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1. Classical The tightest cleanest lowest distortion bass Games Maximum loudness available for the impact of video games 11 The following table indicates musical style and which preset is recommended for it MUSICAL STYLE SUGGESTED PRESET Action Adventure Movies Movies Country Rock R amp B Rock Country Soft J azz Classical Folk Jazz Classical Indie Music R amp B Rock Pop R amp B Rock Rock R amp B Rock Alternative Rock Jazz Classical Blues Jazz Classical Broadway and Vocalists J azz Classical Children s Music J azz Classical Christian and Gospel J azz Classical Classic Rock R amp B Rock Classical J azz Classical Dance and DJ R amp B Rock Hard Rock and Metal R amp B Rock Latin Music R amp B Rock Miscellaneous J azz Classical Movies Non Action Adventure Jazz Classical New Age J azz Classical Opera and Vocal J azz Classical R amp B R amp B Rock Rap and Hip Hop R amp B Rock Soundtracks R amp B Rock J azz Classical Video Games Games 12 Each preset has its own characteristics with respect to subsonic filter volume differential and a single equalizer EQ in order to optimize the listening mode for the preset The following table shows the settings for the various presets Subsonic Volume Filter Eiesuehty Differential Frequency J azz Classical 15 Hz Reference Restore Defaults There is a feature that allows you to restore default settings for y2. amplifier or controller other than the one originally supplied with the unit subwoofer or defects which result from modifications or repairs made by any component of the system by anyone other than a VELODYNE factory authorized service representative 2 This warranty is void if any repairs or service covered by the terms of this warranty are made to any component of the system by anyone other than a VELODYNE factory authorized service representative 3 VELODYNE is not responsible for damage caused by accidents abuse misuse natural or personal disaster or unauthorized modification The VELODYNE products are not intended for professional or commercial use and VELODYNE is notresponsible for damage resulting from such use 4 The VELODYNE product warranty is limited to units that are purchased from authorized VELODYNE dealers and finalized within authorized dealer locations 5 This warranty is nontransferable under any condition TO OBTAIN SERVICE Information regarding service may be obtained from the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or by contacting VELODYNE customer service Warranty service must be performed by a VELODYNE factory authorized service representative within the warranty period set forth above If VELODYNE determines the unit is defective VELODYNE will at VELODYNE s option repair or replace the product at no charge if the product is forwarded prepaid to a factory authorized service representative Products forwarded t
3. dB octave 80Hz 6 dB octave 80Hz 6 dB octave 40Hz 120Hz 40Hz 120Hz 40Hz 120Hz 12 dB octave initial 24 dB octave ultimate 28 120Hz 24 120Hz 22 120Hz 596 typical 596 typical 596 typical 204 oz 346 oz 346 oz 12 7 Ibs 21 6 Ibs 21 6 Ibs 2 5 Dual Layer 3 Dual Layer 3 Dual Layer inner outer wind inner outer wind inner outer wind Line and Speaker Level Line and Speaker Level Line and Speaker Level Line level 80Hz up Line level 80Hz up Line level 80Hz up 0 90 180 270 degrees 0 90 180 270 degrees 0 90 180 270 degrees 10 125 x 10 375 x 12 813 12 313 x 12 375 x 13 875 14 25 x 14 375 x 16 5 x 26 x 33 cm 32 x 31 x 36 cm 37 x 36x 41 cm Sealedendosue si enclosure Sealed enclosure Sealed enclosure 35 Ibs 16 Kg 47 Ibs 21 Kg 57 Ibs 26 Kg 15 FOR YOUR RECORDS DATE PURCHASED DEALER NOTE Please complete and return your warranty card within ten 10 days or Register ON LINE It s faster and easier www velodyne com LIMITED WARRANTY VELODYNE ACOUSTICS Inc VELODYNE warrants all powered subwoofers for a period of two years and full range speakers for a period of five years All VELODYNE products have a warranty from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship subject to the following conditions 1 VELODYNE is not responsible for defects which result from the use of an
4. dB octave initial 48 dB octave ultimate Driver Displacement Control circuit to prevent over excursion and amp clipping Blue power indicator LED High excursion EPDM rubber surround Oversized spider for linearity at high excursion INSTALLATION Your new Velodyne subwoofer provides for a number of installation options Read all the installation information below in order to determine which installation option is best for your system Remember to perform all installation procedures with system power turned off LOW PASS CROSSOVER e Velodyne SPL R Series r AUTO ON OFF MIC INPUT active qf INACTIVE R L IR INPUT e e OUTPUT 12V TRIGGER e e INPUT Na LFE SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT R L 4 VOR ELEGTA SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE Tis APPLIANCE TO RAN OR MOISTURE CAUTION SERIAL LABEL RISK eur SERE aoc A RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR VELODYNE ACOUSTICS INC Figure 1 SPL R Rear Panel Connections REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Figure 1 shows the connections on the rear panel of the SPL R Following are brief descriptions of the connections described in Figure 1 More detail on these connections can be found in the next section 1 LOW PASS CROSSOVER 2 Use this knob to select the high frequency range at which you wish to cut off the signal to the subwoofer When the knob is turned all the way to the left the Subwoofer Direct feature is invoked and the subwoofer play
5. If the unit has been running at high levels one of the protection circuits may be engaged Has the built in amplifier overheated 6 Has the power button been depressed on the remote If the protection circuitry is active the unit may cycle on and off until operating parameters return to normal Under more serious conditions the unit may shut off completely Normal operation should return upon cooling but you may be required to turn the power off and then on again to reset the unit The following conditions require service by a qualified technician 1 The power cord has become damaged 2 The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance 3 The unit has been exposed to water 4 Some part of the cabinet or circuitry is physically damaged Thank You for Purchasing an SPL R Subwoofer 14 Specifications Woofer Amplifier Class D High Pass Crossover Low Pass Crossover Frequency Response 3 dB Harmonic Distortion Magnet Structure Voice Coil Video Shielded Dimensions H W D inc feet grill and knobs Cabinet Warranty parts labor Weight approx SPL 800R SPL 1000R SPL 1200R 8 forward firing 10 forward firing 12 forward firing 6 5 piston diameter 8 piston diameter 9 7 piston diameter 2000 watts Dynamic 2000 watts Dynamic 2000 watts Dynamic 1000 watts RMS Power 1000 watts RMS Power 1000 watts RMS Power 80Hz 6
6. In jack on the back panel of the subwoofer and place the mic in your preferred listening position Then by pressing EQ on the remote the subwoofer emits 12 sweep tones that cover the frequencies between 20 and 150 Hz After the sweeps are complete the unit saves its EQ settings and returns to normal operation In order to avoid accidentally activating the EQ feature you will need to hold down the EQ button for 1 to 2 seconds before the EQ sweep tones activate NOTE Each time the EQ feature is utilized the EQ settings for the SPL R are reset If the microphone is not plugged in the SPL R will emit a single sweep tone then cease the EQ operation In this case the previous EQ settings will be preserved PHASE These buttons allow you to optimize the subwoofer performance for the location and your listening position Select the switch position at which you hear the most bass The light will blink according to the following schedule 0 degrees 1 blink 90 degrees 2 blinks 180 degrees 3 blinks 270 degrees 4 blinks LIGHT If you wish you can deactivate the blue front panel light on your SPL R unit To do this press the LIGHT button on your remote The light will turn off To reactivate the light press the LIGHT button again 10 NIGHT Night mode limits the maximum output of the subwoofer for later night listening or to be more considerate of close neighbors Press the night button to turn the night mode feature on or off Ni
7. Velodyne SPL 800R SPL 1000R SPL 1200R User s Manual DSP Controlled Home Theater Subwoofer A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the subwoofer Sig COUN Read Instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read before the subwoofer is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the subwoofer and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The subwoofer should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool or the like Carts and Stands The subwoofer should be used only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer Wall or Ceili
8. ble to place each subwoofer by the satellite of the same channel Typically a minimum distance of one to two feet from your TV to the subwoofer will be adequate to avoid any magnetic interference Caution This subwoofer has electronics built into the cabinet Do not place the cabinet next to sources of heat such as furnace registers radiators etc Do not place the unit near sources of excessive moisture such as evaporative coolers humidifiers etc The power cord should be routed in such a way that it will not be walked on pinched or compressed in any way that could result in damaging the insulation or wire USAGE This section addresses day to day usage of your SPL R subwoofer Remote Control Figure 2 shows the remote control enabling you to easily choose whatever listening mode you desire Figure 2 Remote Control 9 POWER This button forces your SPL R unit into standby mode The woofer will not play and the LED will turn off The unit will remain in this mode until the POWER button is pressed again To fully deactivate i e power down the unit turn off the power switch on the back panel MUTE This button mutes the subwoofer The light on the subwoofer will blink slowly if the unit is muted To unmute the subwoofer press the MUTE button again EQ This button automatically EQs the subwoofer using a 6 band internal graphic equalizer To use this feature first plug in the supplied microphone into the Mic
9. ble today most any of which will work perfectly well We do recommend that you keep the length of cable as short as possible to avoid any potential noise problems When using speaker level connections use a quality speaker cable that mates well with the connectors atleast 14 gauge Be very careful to avoid any loose or frayed strands that could result in a short causing a dangerous condition and possible damage to your unit Cables of extremely large size are typically not required Extremely large gauge wire may not properly fit in the binding posts resulting in a poor connection and possible short circuits Placement True subwoofers operate at extremely low frequencies which are primarily omni directional While it is recommended that the subwoofer be placed on the same plane as the satellite speakers room and system conditions often dictate otherwise Keep in mind that frequency response and output level can be drastically influenced by placement depending on the acoustic properties of the listening room Typically the optimum location for a subwoofer is in a front corner of your listening room This location will usually offer the greatest output levels and optimum low frequency extension The worst location for a subwoofer is 8 typically far away from any walls close to the center of your room and near an opening or doorway Avoid these locations when possible When using a pair of Velodyne subwoofers in stereo it is prefera
10. fall and liquids are not spilled onto the enclosure Damage Requiring Service The subwoofer should be serviced by qualified service personnel when a The power supply cord or plug has been damaged b Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the subwoofer c The subwoofer has been exposed to rain d The subwoofer does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance e The subwoofer has been dropped or damaged Servicing The user should not attempt to service the subwoofer beyond what is described in the operating instructions The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases be placed on the apparatus The disconnect device the appliance inlet shall remain readily operable easily assessable All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 1 CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne Small Plays Loud Remote SPL R subwoofer This system represents the state of the art in low frequency reproduction Read and follow the instructions below to insure safe and proper system operation Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open speaker enclosure or amp chassis cover Please observe all warnings on the equipment itself There are no user serviceable parts inside Please refer all service
11. g amplified The crossover control allows you to adjust the upper limit of the subwoofer s frequency response from 40 to 120 Hz The subwoofer s response will begin rolling off above the frequency you set this control to You should set the crossover frequency to obtain a smooth and 6 seamless transition from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system If your main speakers are smaller units with limited low frequency output you may wish to choose a higher frequency such as 100 120 Hz than you would with larger speakers which have greater low frequency output With larger speakers you might start with this control set lower such as 80 Hz Subwoofer Direct Subwoofer Direct is the leftmost setting on the low pass crossover knob and will allow frequencies up to 200 Hz into the subwoofer If you are not using an external crossover we recommend that you use the one provided within the unit for optimum performance Caution To avoid damage to your main amplifier be sure to maintain correct polarity when making all connections Red positive to red and black negative to black Be sure that all connections are tight and that there are no loose strands or frayed wires Power Switch The master power switch is located on the lower right half of the unit This rocker style switch is the main on off for the unit This switch should be set to position 1 for on up 0 for off down A Word About Your Receiver s Crossover a
12. ght mode when active is indicated by the reduced intensity of the light VOLUME CONTROL This control allows you to balance the output from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system This control should be set to achieve similar volume level from both the main speakers and subwoofer When pressing the volume up or down the speed at which the power light blinks indicates subwoofer volume the faster the blinking the louder the unit plays After the volume blinking stops the unit will blink out the actual volume number Slower blinks represent tens and faster blinks represent ones So for example if the volume were set at 34 after the rapid blinking stopped you would observe three slow blinks followed by four faster blinks indicating a volume of 34 NOTE The volume can also be adjusted via the buttons on the back panel of the subwoofer These buttons have the same effect as pressing the up and down volume buttons on your remote The unit comes preset from the factory with the volume set at 30 of maximum setting PRESETS There are 4 presets consisting of Movies R amp B Rock J azz Classical and Games As a preset is chosen the light flashes the corresponding number of times The presets provide the following characteristics for bass reproduction Movies Maximum output and impact for explosions and other action adventure movie content R amp B Rock Provides the driving bass found in today s rock music Jazz
13. nd the SPL R Crossover Your Velodyne SPL R subwoofer is designed to operate using the full range audio signal for input when using the built in crossover controlled by the dial on the back panel Many home theater processors receivers Dolby Digital DTS THX have a subwoofer out jack that performs this same function and are designed to be used with a powered subwoofer In these installations you may want to bypass the crossover in either the processor or the Velodyne subwoofer In some cases you may want to use BOTH crossovers To do this you can use both your processor s crossover and the one internal to the Velodyne sub You should stagger the frequencies i e 120 Hz subwoofer 80 Hz processor for best results To bypass the subwoofer s internal crossover when the unit is being fed a low pass signal from another crossover simply locate the switch marked LOW PASS CROSSOVER on the rear panel of the subwoofer and turn it counterclockwise to the leftmost position This will eliminate the internal crossover from the signal path NOTE If you are not using an external crossover you should use the built in crossover for optimal performance When using a single RCA sub out from the processor connect to the L LFE input in the subwoofer INTERCONNECT CABLES When installing your new Velodyne subwoofer using the line level connections you should always use shielded phono cables There are many decent cables availa
14. ng Mounting The subwoofer should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The subwoofer should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the subwoofer should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Heat The subwoofer should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other subwoofers that produce heat Power Sources The subwoofer should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the subwoofer Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point at which they exit from the subwoofer Caution To prevent electrical shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully inserted Cleaning The subwoofer should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Nonuse Periods The power cord of the subwoofer should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not
15. o the factory authorized service representative should be shipped securely and properly packaged insured and freight prepaid 16 Tell others what you think Visit www audioreview com and write a review of your new subwoofer Other Velodyne Subwoofers Digital Drive Series DPS Series DD 10 DPS 10 DD 12 DPS 12 DD 15 THX Ultra 2 DD 18 THX Ultra 2 HGS X Series Digital Drive 1812 HGS 10X Signature Edition HGS 12X HGS 15X DLS R Series VRP Series DLS 3500R VRP 1000 DLS 3750R VRP 1200 DLS 4000R DLS 5000R VX 10 Velodyne Acoustics Inc 345 Digital Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 408 465 2800 voice 408 779 9227 fax 408 779 9208 service fax www velodyne com Service e mail service velodyne com Product e mail help velodyne com Technical e mail techhelp velodyne com Printed on recycled paper 63 SPLR Rev D 17
16. our SPL R subwoofer By pressing presets in EXACTLY the following order on the remote the unit s power light will blink indicating that you have restored defaults Movies R amp B Rock J azz Classical Games Games J azz Classical R amp B Rock Movies go Ss Ure eo Paar When you press the presets in the above order the power light will blink three times indicating that you have restored defaults The unit s volume is resetto level 30 out of 100 Be sure to check the status of the Auto On Off function after restoring defaults 13 CARE OF YOUR SUBWOOFER Do not use any harsh detergents or chemicals to clean the cabinet Abrasives detergents or cleaning solutions will damage the finish on the cabinet We recommend using a damp cloth to clean the front back and sides During normal conditions the subwoofer may be left on continuously without any problems If you plan to leave the unit unused for an extended period of time we recommend that you turn off the unit by the master power switch on the rear panel TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE Before seeking service for your subwoofer please re check all systems Following is a simple troubleshooting guide to assist you 1 Verify that the unit is plugged in and power outlet used is active 2 Is the power switch on 3 Is the unit receiving an input signal from your source 4 Have all controls on the subwoofer volume crossover phase etc been properly set 5
17. ow for a more detailed explanation of this crossover 6 SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT Terminals Connect these input terminals to the speaker output terminals of your amplifier or receiver If you use this method of connection when you go to the receiver speaker set up menu make sure you select the large speaker option 7 MIC INPUT Connect the supplied microphone for the Auto EQ feature to this mini jack IR INPUT Connect an IR repeater to this jack for use with universal remote systems 8 9 12v TRIGGER When this mini jack is connected the unit remains in power off mode until 12 volts is supplied across the two leads Polarity is irrelevant REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS DETAILED EXPLANATION Your new subwoofer is equipped with both speaker level and line level inputs Use the RCA Phono type INPUT jacks when connecting your subwoofer to a pre amp signal processor or line level crossover The SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT jacks connect directly to the speaker outputs of an integrated amplifier or receiver Your amplifier section will notice no additional loading effects when you use these inputs because of their high impedance NOTE Do not use both the RCA Phono INPUT connections and SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT connections simultaneously Low Pass Crossover Both sets of inputs sum the left and right channels together and the resulting signal is passed through an adjustable low pass crossover before bein
18. questions to your authorized Velodyne dealer Prior to Installation Please unpack the system carefully Remove all staples used to seal the carton as they can scratch the cabinet Please save the carton and all packaging materials for future use Record the serial number in the space provided on the warranty card for future reference PRODUCT FEATURES DSP Controlled 4 selectable preset modes for customized listening Automatic 6 band room equalizer with microphone included Night mode setting Mute control Woofer 8 6 5 piston diameter subwoofer with 2 5 high temp voice coil and 107 ounce magnet 204 ounce motor structure SPL 800R 10 8 piston diameter subwoofer with 3 voice coil and 162 ounce magnet 346 ounce motor structure SPL 1000R 12 9 7 piston diameter subwoofer with 3 voice coil and 162 ounce magnet 346 ounce motor structure SPL 1200R Built in 2000 watts Dynamic 1000 watts RMS high efficiency Class D amplifier Adjustable 40 to 120 Hz low pass crossover defeatable Line level RCA inputs and outputs Speaker level inputs with five way binding post connections Signal sensing auto turn on off defeatable Variable volume control Selectable phase control 0 90 180 or 270 degrees Frequency response of 28 120 Hz SPL 800R 24 120Hz SPL 1000R 22 120Hz SPL 1200R Magnetically shielded for video use SPL 1000R and SPL 1200R Multiple staggered low pass crossovers 12
19. s all frequencies up to 200 Hz VOLUME Control This control allows you to balance the output from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system This control should be set to achieve similar volume level from between both the main speakers and subwoofer When pressing volume up or down the speed at which the power light blinks indicates subwoofer volume the faster the blinking the louder the unit plays After the volume blinking stops the unit will blink out the actual volume number Slower blinks represent tens and faster blinks represent ones So for example if the volume were set at 34 after the rapid blinking stopped you would observe three slow blinks followed by four faster blinks indicating a volume of 34 NOTE Volume is also controllable by using the supplied remote when defaults are restored The default is 30 out of 100 3 AUTO ON OFF Switch 4 5 Use this switch to select between auto on and constant on auto on bypass operation LINE INPUT LFE Input Connect these jacks to the LINE OUT preamp output LFE output or subwoofer output jacks of your receiver processor If using the LFE output from your receiver or processor plug the single cable into the L LFE input or for more signal use a Y connector and feed the signal into both R and L inputs LINE OUTPUT Connect these jacks to the LINE IN amp input to use the SPL R s internal high pass crossover See bel
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