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1. as follows VELODYNE DIGITAL DRIVE SYSTEM SETTINGS PRESETS UNLOCKEL gt SETUP LOW PASS XDUER FREQ 838 8 LOW PASS SLOPE 24 24 SUBSONIC FREDIENC 5 15 SUBSONIC SLOPE 24 2 4 E m 88 ml 24 mcm Fu dl i X r m wm mi i Ph i f D PUR DON i ou ine Hi i fede i Li Ia I co m dice LI La Ca AN Pi i Fr a PHASE B POLARITY VOLUME CI 99 38 CONTOUR FRED NA CONTOUR LEUEL DEFAULT PRESET 84 120 TRIGGER MODE INACTIVE USE 4 KEYS FOR NAU NICHT MODE VOLUME 4 30 TEST GRAPH GET ADJUST I r3 1 J nf E mom Y PN i Led Ls i J LJ i c d Wr mM kw CT Loe a Nem LZ a mcn i mM I i You are now ready to adjust the crossover subsonic filter volume and phase controls of your SMS 1 NOTE if the remote seems intermittent or unresponsive be sure you are pointing it at the SMS 1 and not your TV WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 23 AND REMEMBER Use the UR DOWN RIGHT and LEFT directional arrow buttons that surround SELECT to move through the fields of the setup screen and change settings by using the SELECT button then the UP and DOWN arrow keys Or you can skip the SELECT button and change values using the SET buttons 14 When setting2. 12dB octave initial to 48dB octave ultimate Variable volume control Adjustable phase control O 180 in 15 increments Selectable polarity 12 Volt trigger defeatable 6 presets for customized listening modes and EQ defeat Selectable default preset Switchable LCD light Night Mode maximum volume setting Save settings indicator Daisy chain feature WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 2 Bemote Control The Velodyne Digital Drive infrared remote control allows you to set up adjust and reset your SMS 1 when connected to a television or a video monitor You will also use your remote to activate preset listening values set the SMS 1 s volume up or down mute the SMS 1 or set a night operational mode Take care not to lose or misplace your remote control as adjustments to the SMS 1 with the exception of volume control can only be done using the remote NOTE Two 1 5V AA batteries are required and included for operation of the remote control WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 3 Remote Control Buttons A brief description of each button on the remote control follows Welodyne Figure 1 Velodyne Digital Drive remote control WWW VELODYNE COM PWR Causes the SMS 1 to stand by NUMERIC KEYPAD Used to enter an unlock code to enter SETUP mode and for other functions SET Increases or decreases the G value for a parametric EG or sets values on the SYST
3. 32 2 Raise the volume of the SMS 1 after you have finished your room equalization and other settings You can observe this difference by watching the SYSTEM RESPONSE graph as you raise the volume or 3 Raise the volume on your subwoofer Of course all hearing is different so be sure to perform the above step to taste 25 Your setup is complete You are now ready to save settings You can press the EXIT button on the remote or position the cursor over the SAVE EXIT field on the screen and press select The system responds with the following screen VELODYNE DIGITAL DRIVE PREU SAVE SETTINGS MA NO CANCEL Ex dm DI oua M au E Es LN CS CS ME UNLOCKED gt SETUP PASS XDUER FREQ 100 188 m PASS NOVER SLOPE 4 SUBSONIC FREQUENCY 15 SUBSON IC SLOPE 2 PHASE AE POLARITY JOLUME lt 1 99 20 CONTOUR FREQ CONTOUR LEVEL DEFAULT PRESET 4 QU TRIGGER MODE INACTIVE USE KEYS FOR NAU NIGHT MODE VOLUME 30 TEST GRAPH SET ADJUST Co cm Lt CJ Le CIN Ex Cs za ama E eo ON CERE gt 7 CS r3 kh J Tu i E C CAM Lei PI Co icm Row LL Las LJ By pressing the SELECT button you tell the system to save your settings and return to the introduction screen Selecting NO returns without saving i e whatever previous settings were in effect will be
4. essere posizionato in modo da non pregiudicarne la ventilazione Ad esempio non deve essere collocato su letti divani tappeti o qualunque superficie del genere che possa ostruire le fessure di ventilazione inoltre non deve essere montato a incasso come in librerie o mobiletti in modo da ostacolare il flusso dell aria attraverso le fessure di ventilazione 9 Calore Il subwoofer deve essere collocato lontano da sorgenti di calore come radiatori diffusori di aria calda stufe o altri subwoofer che generano calore 10 Sorgenti di alimentazione Il subwoofer deve essere collegato solo a una sorgente di alimentazione del tipo descritto nelle istruzioni per l uso o indicata sul subwoofer stesso 11 Protezione dei cavetti di alimentazione Disporre i cavetti di alimentazione in modo che non possano essere calpestati o schiacciati da oggetti collocati sopra o contro di essi facendo particolare attenzione vicino alle spine alle prese e nei punti in cui i cavetti escono dal subwoofer 12 Attenzione per evitare scosse elettriche inserire a fondo la lamella larga della spina nella fessura larga della presa 13 Pulizia Pulire il subwoofer solo come raccomandato dal produttore 14 Periodi di non uso Quando non si usa il subwoofer per un lungo periodo di tempo staccare dalla presa elettrica il cavetto di alimentazione 15 Penetrazione di liquidi e oggetti Evitare con attenzione la caduta di oggetti e la penetrazione di liqu
5. g doors closed curtains open or closed etc As you move the SMS 1 refer to the SYSTEM RESPONSE graph to minimize peaks and especially valleys in the response curve As an example you might find a location that smoothes the graph as follows VELODYNE DIGITAL DRIVE SETUP SYSTEM RESPONSE 1 CENT ib 33 l 07 Imm cri EB MODE MANUAL WOL 23 WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 22 TIP Here s an easy way to find the optimal position for your subwoofer without moving it to multiple positions in the room Start by setting the subwoofer up in your listening position Now move the microphone around the room and observe the response graphs for different room positions The best position has the fewest valleys and the overall smoothest response NOTE If you are constrained in room location positions don t worry By following the setup steps below Digital Drive bass management gives you lots of flexibility to make the most out of any subwoofer placement position 11 Now that the room location has been chosen turn off the SMS 1 and the rest of your system permanently route the wiring and reconnect to your SMS 1 12 Reactivate the SMS 1 and your system and ensure that the system works as before 13 Use the MENU button to get to the EQ setup screen after entering the 12345 code and then position the cursor over the NEXT field on the EG setup screen Press SELECT and observe the SYSTEM SETTINGS screen
6. high pass crossover INPUT LFE These RCA input jacks are for line level connection 18V TRIGGER SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT RIGHT LEFT If the 12 volt trigger mode is active 12 volts is required across these pins for power to be activated The speaker level connector allows for connection with exposed speaker wire 12V DC POWER SUPPLY INPUT Connect the power supply to this jack WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 7 INSTALLATION QUICK START To quickly set up and take advantage of the auto EQ feature in your new Digital Drive SMS 1 perform the following steps 1 Unpack the SMS 1 and connect the power cable 2 Connect an LFE input cable from your receiver processor to the input jack For other hookup options see step 2 on page 9 3 Connect a high quality line level cable from one of the LFE out jacks to your subwoofer 4 Disable your subwoofer s crossover if possible and set its volume to one quarter up to one half setting 5 Power up the unit and ensure that it is receiving and processing signal from your receiver i e your subwoofer is playing bass 6 Connect the microphone found in the accessory kit to the XLR mic input jack on the front or rear panel of the SMS 1 and place the mic in your favorite listening position 7 Press 3 2 1 on the remote 8 The subwoofer should emit 25 sweep tones then restart and play normally NOTE If you have the video connected you will see the sweep screen with Sel
7. inputs and the left and right speaker connections on your receiver or processor Make this connection by inserting speaker wire into the correct terminals of the terminal block 3 Establish the return line level connection optional Connect to a pre amplifier s main outputs and return them to your amplifier inputs When installed in this fashion your satellite speakers will be crossed over at 80Hz which removes the lower bass from your amplifier and speakers enabling them to do a better job reproducing high frequencies By utilizing this method you will have a bi amplified system gaining improved power and headroom for your system NOTE To bypass the 80Hz crossover described in step 3 use the THRU output jacks instead of the OUTPUT jacks A word about SMS 1 outputs The Velodyne SMS 1 is designed to operate using the full range audio signal for input when using the digital built in crossover Most processors receivers have a subwoofer out or LFE jack that is internally filtered and designed to be used with a conventional amplifier and speaker In some rare cases combining both an external crossover and the one internal to the SMS 1 may result in low output and increased noise In these installations you may need to bypass the internal crossover in either the processor or Velodyne SMS 1 In some installations simply setting one crossover to a higher frequency such as 12QHz will restore maximum performance To bypass the SMS T s intern
8. tell where the bass is coming from Again consult your processor and speakers owner s manuals for more information 4 Select the source on your receiver processor that the DD SMS 1 audio output is connected to Input should be configured for stereo 5 Set the video input where you connected the video output as the active TV image The introductory screen with the Velodyne logo and Velodyne Digital Drive should now appear on your TV screen as follows DEFAULTS RESTORED Velodyne DIGITAL DRIVE SUBWOOFER MANAGEMENT SYSTEN PRESS MENU TO ENTER SETUP MODE JUEWOOFER VOLUME 30 PRESET 4 JAZZ CLASSICAL COPYRIGHT amp 2005 VELODYNE ACOUSTICS INC WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 17 6 Press MENU and enter 12345 to enter the EG setup screen as follows DIGITAL DRIVE SUSWOUFCR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PRESS ME NU ENTER SETUP ENTER 12345 OR PRESS RESET SUBWOOFER VOLUME 38 PRESET 4 JAZZ CLASSICAL COPYRIGHT amp 2885 VELODYNE ACOUSTICS INC WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 18 Upon pressing 5 you should see the following screen VELODYNE DIGITAL DRIVE SETUP SYSTEM RESPONSE NZ 108 125 168 226 FO MODE MANUAL UL 23 NAU e KEYS 7 Use the remote control to MUTE the SMS 1 WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 19 8 Raise the volume on your receiver processor until the DD test sweep a tone that sweeps from 20 Hz up to 200 Hz can be hea
9. the TEST key to review the curve with these settings active This is shown below VELODYNE DIGITAL DRIVE SYSTEM SETTINGS PRESETS LOCKED gt SETUP 27 3 LOW PASS XOVER FREQ 100 100 100 LOW PASS AQUER SLOPE 24 24 24 24 SUBSONIC FREQUENCY 5 5 SUBSONIC SLOPE PHASE POLARITY VOLUME 1 99 CONTOUR FREQ CONTOUR LEVEL 6 8 H THEATER MUSIC 1 8 NA Ho bo BB DEFAULT PRESET Ki USE 4 KEYS TL AUTO ON OFF MODE ACTIVE USE 4 KEYS FOR NAU NIGHT MODE VOLUME d 30 TEST GRAPH ADJUST E dl m Co CT Le on OCC OCT Co PF p i i LJ SH Lej fs i C Laj CE CE Rej Ld cM NEN NN LA BC LC Les NN Features of each preset are EQ There can be a completely different set of EGs for each preset Simply select the preset you want on the SYSTEM RESPONSE screen where indicated Volume This setting deviates the preset s volume from the established system volume of the SMS 1 So if you found during setup that 30 was a good setup volume for the SMS 1 then if you increased the volume for preset one to 40 the 40 volume would be invoked when preset one were selected for listening If the system volume is changed using the VOL or VOL keys on the remote the preset volume is adjusted in lock step with the system volume Crossover subsonic filter phase and polarity settings Normally these will not change from pres
10. the low pass crossover begin by setting the frequency and slope to the same values as the crossover settings on your receiver processor for example many units have a large small satellite setting Again consult your receiver processor owner s manual for more information You will notice that changing these values cascades the values out to all the presets That is because once these values are set they will not normally change from preset to preset but if later you wish to customize a specific preset you can An example of a crossover changed to 100 Hz is shown below VELODYNE DIGITAL DRIVE FREU SYSTEM SETTINGS EXTT SAVE PREBE gere rer 4 100 00 109 100 24 i3 0 19 24 24 2 00 UNLOCKED SETUP 1 LOW PASS XOUER FREQ Wi de LOW PASS XOUER SLUPE 24 SUBSONIC FREQUENCY 15 QUESONIC SLOPE 2 PHASE at POLARITY JOLUME 1 99 30 CONTOUR FREQ NA CONTOUR LEVEL NA DEFAULT PRESET 124 TRIGGER MODE INACTIL Te MODE VOLUME 4 30 E mo ha Se Le eC mU Es MN En C i fs NRW lt p mcm PJ RI 4 8 LS i i SI E L 34 a He CEP ted Le Co Gn ac uw EN CT tej E n tr LJ Lx NM MN a Ls J rJ Co ZLI D ia CS I I i E JE USE 4 KEYS FOR NAU TEST GRAPH SET ADJUST WWW VEL
11. to perform all installation procedures with SIMS 1 unplugged until instructed to activate it SMS 1 Controls and Ports The Velodyne Digital Drive SMS 1 is set up configured and adjusted by the controls inputs and connections located on the rear panel of the unit Figure 1 shows the location of each of these important operational interfaces Brief descriptions of each interface follow D Velody ne 0 DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR d CE Quo AL uA WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 5 SPEAKER rater J is Velodyne Digital Drive SMS 1 POWER Figure 2 Digital Drive Front and Rear Panel Connections 1 POWER Press the POWER switch to the ON position to activate the SMS 1 If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period of time press the switch to the OFF position to prolong the life of the SMS 1 IR Remote Sensor LCD Display This display shows subwoofer volume preset and indicates auto EQ self EG mute and night mode operation MIC INPUT This XLR input jack is for the XLR microphone cable VOLUME UP DOWN Press the black UP pushbutton to incrementally raise your SMS 1 s system volume press the black DOWN pushbutton to incrementally lower your SMS 1 s system volume Note the use of these buttons during software updates LFE OUTPUT This balanced connector sends the conditioned subwoofer audio signal to your subwoofer
12. your Velodyne supplied remote control and seeing the results on your TV screen Words in all uppercase letters in the setup instructions e g SELECT MENU etc identify the specific remote button to be pressed or selected or the field on the screen you should be paying attention to Remember to point the remote control at the SMS 1 not your TV Use the UR DOWN RIGHT and LEFT directional arrow buttons that surround SELECT to navigate the fields of the setup screens Settings are typically changed using the SELECT key followed by the UP and DOWN arrow keys Alternatively the SET buttons can be used to change settings A screen field highlighted in reverse video indicates your current location on the screen Holding down the UP DOWN HIGHT or LEFT arrow keys causes the remote to repeat and you can then rapidly move through fields to arrive at the desired one You should be able to perform most of the setup process by using the four arrow keys and the SELECT button WARNING The SMS 1 is a device that manipulates your subwoofer s input audio signal before passing it along to the subwoofer to play There are tools and controls on the SMS 1 that allow you to send signals to your subwoofer that your subwoofer may not be able to handle Many subwoofers contain self protection but even this might not be enough to handle certain conditioned signals Use caution when setting subsonic filters EQs volume levels and other settings so that you do no
13. 1 may be left on continuously without any problems If you plan to leave the SMS 1 unused for an extended period of time we recommend that you unplug the unit TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE If you should experience a problem with the operation of your SMS 1 please check all of the following before seeking service Following is a simple troubleshooting guide to assist you 1 Verify unit is plugged in and power outlet used is active 2 Is the unit receiving an input signal from your source A good way to test this is to connect the EQ audio out to the LFE input on the back panel then enter setup mode see Step 6 The woofer should play the sweep tone used for room EQ 3 Have all controls on SMS 1 volume crossover phase etc been properly set The following conditions require service by a qualified technician 1 The power supply or 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 chassis or circuitry is physically damaged Software Updates At the heart of Digital Drive functionality is the customized software From time to time Velodyne will publish updates to the Digital Drive software To determine if your unit is a candidate for a software upgrade observe the software version number in the upper left corner of the Main Screen e g V2 1 Then visit www velodyne com and observe the version number of the softw
14. 198 LOW PAGS XOUER SLOPE 24 SUBSONIC FREQUENCY 15 SUBSONIC SLOPE 24 PHASE BR POLARITY VOLUME CI 99 26 CONTOUR FREQ CONTOUR LEVEL NA DEFAULT PRESET 12 TRIGGER MODE INACTIVE USE KEYS FOR NAU NIGHT MODE VOLUME t 3 TEST GRAPH SET ADJUST 106 T E ic E CD QI CI LE now Le AD sn M Fo i fedina fs ic COE J N N Ca m i Le Ci LAO a lt 24 As a final thought on matching your subwoofer to your room don t forget the objective listening test That is make sure the subwoofer sounds good to you Often you may want to add a bit more bass than what would normally be considered flat even after you remove the major peaks and valleys to achieve a flat frequency response This is quite normal because human hearing rolls off rapidly below 100Hz causing the bass not to sound as loud This is the basis for the loudness contour switch included on many receivers and preamps In order for the bass to sound flat especially at lower levels you may need to increase the SMS 1 volume in relation to the satellite speakers An increase of about 5 8 dB is usually adequate There are three methods to accomplish this 1 Raise the internal volume control for the LFE out in your surround receiver or processor or WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual
15. DIGITAL DRIVE SMS 1 SUBWOOFER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USER S MANUAL Featuring Software Version 2 1 Velodyne CAUTION CAUTION N 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 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 6 Carts and Stands The subwoofer should be used only with a cart or stand recommended by the m
16. DIGITAL DRIVE SUBWOOFER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PRESS MENU TO ENTER SETUP MODE SUBWOOFER VOLUME 2 PRESET 4 JAZZ ES MODE ACTIVE SUBWOOFER MUTE ACTIVE COPYRIGHT 8 2005 VELODYNE ACOUSTICS INC NOTE If you change the volume on your Digital Drive SMS 1 but later wish to return to the volume you established during setup that is as of your last save press the RESET button WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 35 12 VOLT TRIGGER MODE The following screens show the use of the 12 volt trigger mode The following screen denotes how to activate the 12 volt trigger feature VELODYNE DIGITAL DRIVE PREI SYSTEN SETTINGS EA IV SAUE ui UNLOCKED SETUP D 2 d ASS ROVER FREQ 100 168 T 196 LO 225 QUER SLOPE 24 4 24 24 SUBSONIC FREQUENCY 15 als GUBSONIC SLOPE 24 24 PHASE AB AG POLARITY VOLUME 99 20 20 CONTOUR FREQ NA 4 CONTOUR LEVEL DEFAULT T E Hi 12U TRIGGER MODE USE KEYS FOR NAU NIGHT ODE VOLUME E E TEST GRAPH SET ADJUST i a M o a CS Da CH E i E d IK Pd BUS ro is WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 36 The following screen is shown when the unit is waiting for a 12 volt trigger to activate DIGITAL DRIVE SUBWOOFER MANAGEMENT SYSTENT PRESS MENU TO ENTER SETUP MODE SUBWOOFER VOLUME 24 PRESET 1 ACTION ADVENTURE STANDBY MODE ACTIVE WAITING FOR 12 VOLT TRIGGER COPYRIGHT 9 2005 VELODYNE ACOUSTICS
17. EM SETTINGS page LIGHT Turns the SMS 1 s LCD light on or off NIGHT Limits the peak output of the SMS 1 and illuminates the NIGHT indicator on the LCD screen VOL Raises or lowers the volume of your SMS 1 as indicated on the LCD display MUTE Mutes and unmutes the SMS 1 TEST Used to toggle between the SYSTEM SETTINGS screen and the SYSTEM RESPONSE screen during setup EXIT To exit SETUP mode The unit will ask if you want to save settings before exiting SELECT To toggle field values RESET Used to reset volume to the last saved setting on the main screen and to defeat crossovers on the settings screen MENU Enters SETUP mode from the introductory screen PRESETS To access the five presets and one EG defeat listening modes Initially set at the factory they are fully user adjustable The front panel LCD indicates which preset you have selected Digital Drive User s Manual 4 Digital Drive Accessory Kit The Velodyne Digital Drive Accessory Kit contains the following six components Calibrated precision microphone Microphone windscreen cover Tabletop microphone stand Microphone stand adapter 6 foot audio cable 6 foot video cable e 20 foot XLR microphone cable INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Your new Velodyne SMS 1 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
18. INC WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 37 ABOUT ROOM EQUALIZATION This section gives some background on room equalization As a subwoofer plays in a room the reflections of the sound waves off the walls create standing waves that is places in the room where certain frequencies are louder and others are diminished In addition to standing waves every room will also have locations where cancellations of the sound waves are like black holes that no amount of attenuation can fill Thus as a general rule it is better to cut down a peak of response rather than to boost up a valley i e possible black hole of response In general you are looking for a frequency response that is 3 dB at all frequencies it is highly doubtful that your ears can tell a response that is any better than this The response will always roll off at the low end according to the settings of the subsonic filter and there should be no dip or peak at the crossover frequency with the satellites While the goal is perfectly flat response this may not be possible in the higher frequencies of the subwoofer s response due to peaks or valleys introduced by the satellites CARE OF YOUR DIGITAL DRIVE SMS 1 Do not use any harsh detergents or chemicals to clean the chassis Abrasives detergents or cleaning solutions may damage the finish on the chassis We recommend using a damp cloth to clean the chassis During normal conditions your new SMS
19. LFE INPUT This XLR input jack receives the LFE signal from your receiver or processor MIC INPUT This XLR input jack is for the XLR microphone cable IR REMOTE This connection allows for hook up of an IR signal from a repeater or other similar device WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 RS 232 OUT Use this port to communicate with a second daisy chained Digital Drive SMS 1 RS 232 IN Use this port to communicate with your computer for software updates a touch panel remote control or another upstream Digital Drive SMS 1 See Appendix A for an explanation of the use of the serial port available commands and their formats EQ Video Output Used to display the video generated by the SMS 1 S Video or composite connections are available A composite video cable is included NOTE Only connect to a single video output at a time LFE OUTPUT These connectors send the conditioned subwoofer audio signal to up to three subwoofers EQ OUTPUT LEFT RIGHT Connect the audio cable from your accessory kit to these jacks white plug to LEFT and red plug to HIGHT THRU These RCA connectors are for sharing the same signal that goes into your SMS 1 with a second daisy chained SMS 1 or other device Unaltered line level signal comes out of the THRU jack OUTPUT These RCA connectors incorporate the use of an 80Hz 6 dB octave slope
20. ODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 24 TIP To see immediate feedback on the effects of your changes to the SYSTEM RESPONSE graph press the TEST button The following screen appears UELDDYNE DIGITAL DRIVE PRESET SETU SYSTEM RESPONSE YTT Calll 07 a O0 cdl n Lal DL 7 b b hr 125 100 200 EQ MODE MANUAL UL 23 a malnm NALU e KEYS Press TEST again to return to the SYSTEM SETTINGS screen NOTE Some receivers processors supply a signal that is already crossed over i e just the bass frequencies If this is the case you will want to defeat the SMS 1 s low pass crossover To defeat the low pass crossover press the SELECT key then the RESET key OFF appears in all the low pass crossover and low pass slope fields NOTE Your goal in setting the low pass crossover is to make the crossover point the point at which the subwoofer meets the main speakers in terms of frequency as smooth as possible Another big factor in smoothing this point in the curve is phase discussed in step 17 below 15 Now adjust the low pass crossover slope This setting is shipped at 24 dB octave a fairly steep slope to prevent the subwoofer from playing upper frequencies that might call attention to it during normal operation At this stage set the crossover settings under the column entitled SETUP Reduce the slope if necessary and use the TEST button to return to the EG setup screen and
21. al crossover when the unit is being fed a low pass signal from another crossover refer to the SETUP instructions at step 14 below Note If not using an external crossover you should use the built in crossover for optimal performance WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 9 4 Connect the audio video cables between your SMS 1 EG OUTPUT VIDEO LEFT RIGHT yellow white and red respectively and your electronics receiver processor TV etc Insert the color coded cable plugs into the correct EQ OUTPUT receptacle the yellow plug into the VIDEO jack the white plug into the LEFT jack and the red plug into the RIGHT jack The opposite ends of the cables should be connected to your receiver processor The yellow VIDEO cable goes to an available composite video input e g aux and the white red AUDIO L amp R cables go to a corresponding audio input As an alternative to composite video you may want to use S video S video connector not included Connect the S video from the SMS 1 to an S video compatible input on either your processor or TV Consult your receiver processor and or TV owner s manual for more information 5 Connect your subwoofer s to the SMS 1 using the XLR connector or LFE out RCA connector 6 Defeat the crossover on your subwoofer s if possible and set its volume to the middle setting NOTE Make sure the audio output goes into your AUDIO system not your TV The SMS 1 will generate test tones used to mat
22. and volume for all presets Then each preset can be individually adjusted if desired The presets are as follows they are also labeled on the remote Action Adventure Movies Pop Rock Jazz Classical Custom off from the factory or flat EG Defeat O O1 gt WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 15 All six presets contain the following fields Low Pass Crossover Frequency and Slope Adjust the upper limit of your SMS 1 s frequency response Select a crossover setting in increments of 1 between 15 Hz and 199 Hz or OFF and slope at 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 and 48 dB octave e Subsonic Filter Frequency and Slope Set your SMS 1 s subsonic filter low frequency limit in increments of 1 between 15 Hz 35 Hz and slope at 6 12 18 24 and 48 dB octave e Phase Set the phase delay of the SMS 1 s output signal O to 180 degrees adjustable in 15 degree increments e Polarity Set your SMS 1 s polarity by toggling between positive or negative This in effect reverses the phase 180 degrees e Volume Each preset can have its own volume separate from the master volume shown in the setup column When the master volume changes the preset volume changes in lock step e Contour Frequency This allows you to set a frequency to boost or cut the signal to your SMS 1 in response to specific types of source material These have been preset at the factory according to the presets above
23. anufacturer 7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The subwoofer should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 8 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 9 Heat The subwoofer should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other subwoofers that produce heat 10 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 11 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 12 Caution To prevent electrical shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully inserted 13 Cleaning The subwoofer should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 14 Nonuse Periods The power cord of the subwoofer should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time 15 Object and Li
24. are available for download If this version is higher than the version in your unit you may want to upgrade the software To upgrade the software you will need an IBM compatible PC with an available RS 232 9 pin serial port and a male to female Mouse Extension serial cable This cable is available from any computer store your local Velodyne dealer or directly from Velodyne Next proceed to the Velodyne web site and click on the link to download the software Upon download run the software and it will instruct you on completing the update process Thank you for purchasing a Velodyne WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 38 APPENDIX A RS 232 SERIAL OVERVIEW AND COMMANDS Introduction This document outlines Velodyne s Digital Drive DD RS 232 protocol specification This protocol indicates how Digital Drive products receive run time commands from devices such as Creston Universal Remote Controls Com Port Setup Use standard communications settings Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 7 Parity None Stop Bits 1 DD IN and OUT Port Pin Configuration DD serial ports use a standard configuration that allows direct connection to a PC via a FEMALE to MALE serial cable It uses only 3 pins Transmit Receive Ground The pin configurations are IN Pin 2 Transmit Pin 3 Receive Pin 5 Ground OUT Pin 2 Receive Pin 3 Transmit Pin 5 Ground Runtime Command Format 1 to 3 or 4 Command and 3 to 4 ASCI characters se
25. but any or all can be customized to taste e Contour Level This indicates the amount of boost or cut at the frequency specified in the contour frequency Again this has been preset at the factory but can be adjusted to taste Other controls on the Setting Setup Screen e 12 Volt Trigger Mode When active this control automatically shuts the SMS 1 off until 12 volts is detected via the connector at position 18 on the back panel e Night Mode Maximum Volume When the NIGHT mode button is pressed on the remote this setting is invoked Night mode is indicated on the LCD display The SMS 1 will not play louder than this volume level until the night mode is defeated WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 16 ONSCREEN PROGRAMMING AND SETUP STEP BY STEP The following steps take you though a typical SMS 1 setup procedure 1 Push the POWER button on the SMS 1 s front panel to activate the unit 2 Make sure your receiver processor is on and the volume control is set to minimum 3 If you havent already done so establish the crossover settings for your main speakers Generally if your mains can be crossed over at 80 Hz that is accurately reproduce frequencies to this level it is an ideal setting However some satellite speakers are only flat to 120 Hz or even higher Remember that the higher the SMS 1 is crossed over to match the satellite crossover settings the more likely it is to become directional that is you can
26. ch the SMS 1 to your satellites and to correct for room anomalies that need to be played by your main audio system 7 Insert the XLR microphone cable s 3 pin male plug into the MIC INPUT jack location 7 on Figure 2 on the front or back panel of the SMS 1 8 Slide the microphone male connector end first down through the open circular sleeve of the tabletop microphone stand Position this assembly at a desired listening position NOTE The Digital Drive Accessory Kit includes a microphone stand adapter 1 2 27 thread for use with professional mounting stands Be sure to first remove the inner thread piece 3 8 16 before using 9 Connect the XLR microphone cable s female jack end with the male connector end of the microphone 10 Sheath the microphone pickup with the foam windscreen cover as a protection against dirt and airborne contaminants A Word About Interconnect Cables When installing your new Velodyne SMS 1 using the line level connections you should always use shielded phono cables There are many quality cables available 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 A Word About Connecting more than one SMS 1 Note that your SMS 1 can control up to three subwoofers Each of the three subwoofers will receive the same conditioned signal from the SMS 1 If you wish to run more then three subwoofers or wish t
27. e demeure inutilis e pendant une p riode prolong e 15 Infiltration d objet ou de liquide Faire attention ce qu aucun objet ne tombe dans l enceinte ou que des liquides ne s y infiltrent 16 Dommages n cessitant r paration L enceinte doit tre r par e uniquement par du personnel d entretien qualifi lorsque a le cordon d alimentation ou la fiche a t endommag e b des objets sont tomb s dans l enceinte ou du liquide s y est infiltr c l enceinte a t expos e la pluie d l enceinte ne semble pas fonctionner normalement ou pr sente un important changement de performance e l enceinte a t chapp e ou endommag e 17 Entretien L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter d effectuer l entretien de l enceinte au del de ce qui est d crit dans les consignes de fonctionnement 18 L appareil ne doit pas tre expos un ruissellement ou un giclage d eau des objets remplis de liquides comme des vases ne doivent pas tre plac s sur l appareil 19 Le dispositif de d branchement l entr e d alimentation doit demeurer ais ment accessible Toute autre r paration doit tre confi e du personnel qualifi WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual ii VORSICHT VORSICHT GEFAHR VON STROMSCHLAGEN NICHT FFNEN Vorsicht Um der Gefahr von Stromschl gen vorzubeugen das Geh use bzw die R ckwand nicht abnehmen Im Inneren befinden sich keine Teile die vom Benutzer gewa
28. e formats below Parameter Data Case sensitive CAPS ONLY Termination Character required or command is ignored WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 39 RS232 Commands Command Acceptable Format n Values Volume Control V025 Sets volume to a value V0 increments volume up VO or down or requests VO current volume setting Preset Control 2 3 4 PS1 PS2 Activates the indicated PS3 PS4 preset or requests PS5 PS6 the current preset PS Logo Light O Light Off Turns the Logo Light Control 1 Light On on or off or requests light state Night Mode O Night Activates Deactivates Control Mode Off Night Mode or 1 Night requests light Mode On mode state Mute Control Mute Off Mutes Unmutes the 1 Mute On woofer or requests mute state Power Control O Power Off Powers On Powers 1 Power On Off the woofer or requests power state WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 40 APPENDIX B SUMMARY OF SPECIAL REMOTE CODES Following are special remote codes and their functions Unless otherwise noted the codes are active only on the cover page o Function Code Description Initiates Self EQ feature Be sure to connect the microphone before engaging Press RESET to cancel prematurely After 25 sweeps the unit saves and resets Restore defaults Restores defaults and resets the SMS 1 The unit restarts in PAL SECAM video mode TO resto
29. e the unit EG itself select the auto EG option as shown PRESET SETUP Lm m Lal J al 979 Tad i D p m ro 1 B VELODYNE DIGITAL DRIUE NEXT SY3TEN RESPONS EXTT SAVE 00 125 160 28 EG MODE WOL 23 VUL 23 GEL MANUAL EC When this mode is selected the unit automatically resets all EQs to their original frequencies and G settings but retains any level changes you may have made The AUTO EG proceeds until you either save settings press SELECT to return to manual EG move the cursor off the AUTO EG field in which case the field automatically reverts to MANUAL or twenty five sweeps have occurred NOTE The following steps use the parametric equalizer to achieve room equalization If you do not wish to use the parametric EQ feature skip to step 24 WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 21 To use the parametric EG feature position the cursor over the EG and press the SELECT button The values for that particular EG appear on the right hand side of the screen The following screen is shown VELODYNE DIGITAL DRIVE NEXT SYSTEN RESPONSE EXIT SAUE t 5 125 168 200 ES MODE MANUAL Hf i As 11 Li F Y e i i Il I Cr FO WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 29 22 To manipulate a parametric EQ you can now use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to move the frequency up and down and the SET and SET keys to change the G va
30. eap the maximum benefits of Digital Drive technology read on Special note for 230V users with video problems For 230 volt Digital Drive SMS 1 users the default video mode is NTSC video format If your TV is NTSC compatible you will have no trouble with this mode However certain TVs especially older ones may require PAL or SECAM video To switch from NTSC to PAL SECAM mode press the DOWN ARROW four times followed by RESET The SMS 1 will restart in PAL SECAM video mode To revert back to NTSC restore defaults by pressing 8 9 0 on the cover screen Quick Setup Using Self EQ To perform an abbreviated setup of your Digital Drive SMS 1 using the Self EQ function position the microphone in your listening position and connect it to the SMS 1 as shown in the installation instructions Then press 3 2 1 on the remote The subwoofer emits 25 sweep tones that are detected by the microphone and used to automatically EQ your SMS 1 accordingly After the sweep tones are completed the unit automatically saves settings and returns to normal operation Once the self EQ process starts pressing the RESET button can interrupt it Caution Self EQ resets all EGs for all presets to their default values DO NOT use the Self EQ feature after you have adjusted the SMS 1 EQs manually as described below ON SCREEN Setup This section describes adjusting the onscreen settings of your SMS 1 You will be performing all the setup functions using the buttons of
31. en setting up daisy chained SMS 1s 1 First connect only the master SMS 1 subwoofer s to the system Do not connect the thru or serial cables at this time Establish the crossover phase and other settings EXCEPT the EQ on the master SMS 1 subwoofer s see setup steps 1 17 below Note the low pass crossover phase and polarity settings then save Connect the video out of the slave SMS 1 subwoofer s go to the settings screen establish the low pass crossover slope phase polarity and night mode settings from the master SMS 1 then save settings 4 Connect the microphone to the slave SMS 1 subwoofer s and use the self EQ feature described below to establish room EG for that SMS 1 5 Repeat steps and 4 for each slave SMS 1 subwoofer s in your system 6 Reconnect the video out to the master SMS 1 subwoofer s and reconnect the thru and serial cables so that the master and slave SMS 1 s are daisy chained 7 EG the primary SMS 1 subwoofer s see steps 8 25 Self EQ is NOT recommended for the primary SMS 1 subwoofer s 8 Setup is complete WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 11 SMS 1 SETUP OVERVIEW BEFORE YOU BEGIN Once the installation has been completed note that you can use your SMS 1 without performing ANY of the setup steps below Simply use the remote to set the volume and select the preset that most closely matches your listening material and enjoy However to r
32. et 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 WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 1 PACKAGE CONTENTS Your Velodyne Digital Drive SMS 1 consists of the following components Digital Drive SMS 1 Power Supply with Cord e Remote control Digital Drive Accessory Kit CAUTION Many of the accessories are embedded in the included foam endcaps Please do not discard PRODUCT FEATURES AND CONTROLS SMS 1 Prominent features of your new Digital Drive SMS 1 include e Front panel display indicating volume preset and operating modes auto EQ mute night mode e Control for up to three subwoofers e Balanced XLR input e Line level RCA inputs and thruputs e Speaker level inputs e Fixed 80Hz high pass crossover RCA output e Variable volume control e Detachable 6 foot power supply e Included rack mount ears e On screen controls Auto EQ Graphic or Parametric Equalizer controls for room EQ Adjustable 15Hz 199Hz low pass crossover defeatable Multiple staggered low pass crossovers 6dB octave initial to 48dB octave ultimate Adjustable 15Hz 35Hz subsonic filter defeatable Multiple staggered subsonic filters
33. et to preset However it may be that you are using different satellites for different listening modes and wish to set these settings individually for a specific preset Note that the setup values cascade to the individual values for the presets but you can change all the individual values if desired Contour frequency and level These act as an extra EG that can be used to manipulate the frequency contour of your SMS 1 when this particular preset is invoked For example notice that preset one raises the level by 3 dB at 35Hz this is to accommodate action adventure movie content WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 31 EG Curves Fach preset can have its own unique set of EQ settings You can select which preset you want to EG by either positioning the cursor on a preset column on the settings screen then pressing TEST or by selecting the preset you want on the SYSTEM RESPONSE screen at the PRESET field or by pressing one of the preset buttons on the remote You will note that presets 1 4 are shipped from the factory with predetermined settings preset 5 s contour is set at O level from the factory and customizable by the user i e flat and preset 6 defeats all the EGs to demonstrat the effect the equalization of the SMS 1 has on room response NOTE you can select which preset is invoked at system startup by selecting it as shown VELODYNE DIGITAL DRIVE PREY SYSTEN SETT 1865 289 UNLOCKED gt X ASS XDUER FREG
34. f EG mode indicated This screen will show the EG adjustments as they happen 9 Adjust the SMS 1 s volume and your subwoofer s volume to taste 10 Enjoy your room equalized sub WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 8 INSTALLATION STEP BY STEP To ensure a quick and flawless installation of your Velodyne Digital Drive SMS 1 follow these setup instructions SMS 1 Cable Connections Make all necessary cable connections between the applicable SMS 1 connector port and your particular home electronics equipment in the following order 1 Insert the detachable power supply into the power interface port on the rear panel of your SMS 1 Plug the male end of the cord into a convenient wall outlet 2 Provide signal to your SMS 1 through one or more of the following connections refer to your receiver processor owner s manual for available inputs to the SMS 1 a LFE INPUT RCA the RED jack at location 17 on Figure 1 This is the most common input cable connection Make a connection between this input and the LFE output of your receiver or processor OR b LFE INPUT XLR location 7 on Figure 1 Make a connection between this input and the balanced LFE outputs of your receiver or processor OR c INPUT LEFT and RIGHT location 17 on Figure 2 Make a connection between these inputs and the stereo outputs of your receiver or processor OR d SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT location 18 on Figure 2 Make a connection between these
35. idi all interno della cassa 16 Danni che richiedono manutenzione Il subwoofer deve essere riparato da personale tecnico qualificato in caso di a danni al cavetto o alla spina di alimentazione b caduta di oggetti e penetrazione di liquidi all interno della cassa c esposizione del subwoofer alla pioggia d funzionamento anomalo o notevole cambiamento nelle prestazioni del subwoofer e caduta o danni del subwoofer 17 Manutenzione L utente non deve provare a intervenire sul subwoofer oltre quanto descritto nelle istruzioni per l uso 18 L apparecchiatura non deve essere esposta a schizzi o gocciolamento di acqua e su di essa non devono essere collocati oggetti contenenti liquidi come ad esempio vasi 19 Il dispositivo di disconnessione la presa di alimentazione deve rimanere facilmente azionabile facilmente accessibile Per tutti gli altri interventi rivolgersi a personale tecnico qualificato WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual iv TABLE OF CONTENTS elia EE seno sun leccon cina or ee enna M t een ne 1 Before VOLI scorre b OR LED RE isso ii ili A A 1 Package Contents Re ERR e Product Features and Control oco nano A ati e DOM RT lt At ae ss e REMOoLe Bonola EE EE 3 Digital Drive Accessory Kb oe Con is ERE ER Eon ea Installation OVERVIEW ne er N He Liveri SMS 1 Controls na Obss RENO aida E xen C COO e PR uu 5 Instal
36. ion Don t be afraid to experiment to find the perfect match between your subwoofer and main speakers NOTE The following step shows using the graphic equalizer using fixed frequencies and Q to equalize the room 18 Next return to the EG setup screen and adjust the graphical EGs to eliminate peaks and valleys from the room response Use the right and left arrow keys to position the cursor over the EQ you wish to adjust If you see a peak in the response at say 25 Hz this would be evident in the SYSTEM RESPONSE graph simply navigate the cursor to the EG that corresponds to 25Hz and use the up or down arrow keys to slide the EG up or down An example of this is shown below VELODYNE DIGITAL DRIVE SYSTEM RESPONSE 100 125 168 260 ER MODE MANUAL UOL 23 NAL KEYS WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 26 Continue this process until the SYSTEM RESPONSE graph shows a 3 dB response across the bass frequencies that is up to about 120 Hz Note that this does not necessarily mean a ruler flat response 3dB is typical for an optimized response curve An equalized room is shown below XO XC To E Eam LAJ OT CO Lad r ala aja Om girs WWW VELODYNE COM VELODYNE DIGITAL DRIVE NEXT SYSTEN RESPONSE EXT A E EXIT SAUE 160 125 160 200 EB MODE MANUAL VOL 23 m 4 5 SEL PARAMETRIC Digital Drive User s Manual 27 To hav
37. l be convinced you have a whole new set of speakers Home Cinema Choice Magazine UK November 2004 my strongest recommendation after using Velodyne s Digital Drive software I don t understand how anyone will be able to go back to tuning a subwoofer by ear Stereophile Magazine U S June 2004 I was expecting big things from the DD 12 and boy did it deliver If you want tight room shaking bass that dives way down where your ears won t go but your guts know all about it this is it Velodyne s DD 15 Digital Drive Subwoofer improves bass reproduction as much as the jet engine improved air travel Tone Magazine New Zealand May June 2004 Home Entertainment Magazine U S May June 2004 EUs TEDHA OLOGY 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 Cs 63 5 51 RevE DECOS WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 43
38. l coperchio o la parete posteriore L interno non contiene parti su cui l utente possa intervenire Per assistenza e riparazioni rivolgersi a personale tecnico qualificato Il simbolo con la freccia forma di fulmine avvisa l utente della presenza di tensioni pericolose all interno della cassa del prodotto non isolate e di intensit sufficiente a configurare un pericolo di scossa elettrica per le persone ll simbolo con il punto esclamativo avvisa l utente della presenza di importanti istruzioni di uso e manutenzione nella documentazione che accompagna il subwoofer 1 Leggere le istruzioni Prima di usare il subwoofer leggere tutte le istruzioni di uso e sicurezza Conservare le istruzioni Conservare le istruzioni di uso e sicurezza per riferimento futuro 3 Rispettare le avvertenze Osservare tutte le avvertenze presenti sul subwoofer e contenute nelle istruzioni 4 Seguire le istruzioni Seguire tutte le istruzioni di uso e funzionamento 5 Acqua e umidit Il subwoofer non deve essere usato in vicinanza di acqua ad esempio vicino a vasche da bagno lavandini lavelli lavatoi in seminterrati umidi vicino a piscine o altro 6 Carrelli e supporti Il subwoofer deve essere usato solo con un carrello o supporto raccomandato dal produttore T Montaggio a parete o a soffitto Il subwoofer deve essere montato su pareti e soffitti solo come raccomandato dal produttore 8 Ventilazione Il subwoofer deve
39. lation Quick SARE anne rare IUUD IO Rex nette nn naiss dut 8 instalation ai crei FERRO a ee 9 SMS 1 splen ois dise ee m UE UA EG EE HAC ete 9 A Word About col ho OUTPUTS yea ERE IEEE PE e ERROR SEEN EINE 9 A Word About Interconnect Cables nn 10 A Word About Connecting more than one SMS 1 10 SMS 1 Setup OVERVIEW eicere RN D OEC Ed eua vacet rer Rae des 12 Quick Setup Using 2 ccseseseerecenssetacesscecessssdenkencdeldiahukancternaocasteeceyeddeding 12 ON SCREEN Setup SRC 12 Onscreen Programming and Setup Step by 17 Restoring Defaults eeen EM 34 Runtime Mode EP PUT 39 About Hoo ss sie erede eue ay rer oen RR AALST PS AREALE ie ananas 38 Care of Your Digital Drive Metis a e Da anca 38 Troubleshooting and Services aaa 38 Appendix A RS 232 Serial Overview and Commands nennen 39 Appendix B Summary of Special Remote 41 WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual V CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne Digital Drive SMS 1 Subwoofer Management System This system enables you to bring the power of Velodyne s patent pending Digital Drive bass management to any subwoofer Digital Drive technology universally acknowledged as the state of the art in bas
40. low frequencies which are primarily omni directional that is you cant usually tell where they are coming from Placing the subwoofer s in the room is a trial and error process which is greatly aided by the SMS 1 The goal is to find the best location s that result in the minimum number and severity of valleys in the frequency response curve This is because peaks in the response curve are easy to address with an EG but valleys typically are not easily fixed because they represent a cancellation of frequencies that more power to that frequency will usually not fix As a general rule placing the sub s in the corner s of a room will add to the overall amount of bass the subwoofer produces but that bass may not necessarily be as low in distortion compared to a position away from the corner The worst location for a subwoofer is typically far away from any walls and close to the center of your room Avoid these locations when possible VVhen using a pair of subwoofers in stereo it is preferable to place each subwoofer by the satellite of the same channel If moving your satellites is an option they too can contribute to peaks and valleys and should be likewise placed through experimentation Now you can begin moving your subwoofer s around the room to find the best placement position You need to find the best tradeoff between appearance and room response Be sure the room is in the configuration that it will be in when you typically listen e
41. lue Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to adjust the level of the EG as before A selected EG that has been moved with its level raised and G adjusted is shown below CAUTION Using this feature could pose a danger to your subwoofer It is possible to stack EQs that is setting them to identical or similar frequencies and boosting the signal at that frequency Some users have configured their EGs to stack EQs at the lowest frequencies such as 15 20 Hz thus increasing the bass output of the subwoofer The SMS 1 will deliver this signal directly to the subwoofer and without adequate overdrive protection this could cause damage to the subwoofer even at normal playback levels VELODYNE DIGITAL DRIVE SYSTEM RESPONSE EO MODE MANUAL VOL 23 H 7 7 oc 25 160 200 23 To unselect the EQ press SELECT again then use the right and left arrow keys to position the cursor on another EG if desired and repeat step 22 until the room is equalized 24 Once the room has been equalized you may want to return to the SYSTEM SETTINGS screen by positioning the cursor over the NEXT field on the EG setup screen and pressing SELECT and review modify the presets This step is required ONLY if you wish to customize the presets Before doing this LOCK the Setup column by positioning the cursor over the LOCK screen and pressing SELECT WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 30 You can change any value in the presets column then use
42. nceinte du produit cette tension peut tre assez lev e pour provoquer un danger d lectrocution pour les personnes Le symbole du point d exclamation sert avertir l utilisateur de la pr sence de consignes importantes de fonctionnement et de maintenance entretien dans la documentation accompagnant le caisson d extr mes graves 1 Lire les consignes Lisez toutes les consignes de s curit et de fonctionnement avant de faire fonctionner le caisson d extr mes graves 2 Conserver les consignes Conservez les consignes de fonctionnement pour un usage ventuel 3 Tenir compte des avertissements Il faut se conformer tous les avertissements et toutes les consignes de fonctionnement qui se trouvent sur le caisson d extr mes graves 4 Suivre les consignes Il faut se conformer toutes les consignes de fonctionnement et d utilisation 5 Eau et humidit Le caisson d extr mes graves ne doit pas tre utilis pr s de l eau par exemple pr s d un bain d un vier d un bac de lessive dans un sous sol humide pr s d une piscine etc 6 Chariots et supports Utiliser uniquement le caisson d extr mes graves avec un chariot ou un support recommand par le fabricant 7 Montage au mur ou au plafond Monter uniquement le caisson d extr mes graves sur un mur ou un plafond de la fa on recommand e par le fabricant 8 Ventilation Le caisson d extr mes graves doit tre situ dans un endroit ou une position q
43. o individually customize the signal to different subwoofers you will need more than one SMS 1 connected in a daisy chain configuration This section describes setup in a daisy chain configuration WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 10 Choose one SMS 1 for all the connections described below we ll call this the master and then connect an RCA jack from the THRU RCA jacks of the primary to the Input jacks of the slave You will also need to obtain a Mouse Extension serial cable available at any computer store from your Authorized Velodyne dealer or from Velodyne directly and connect the RS232 OUT port of the primary SMS 1 to the RS 232 IN port of the secondary SMS 1 Then all runtime commands directed at the primary SMS 1 such as select preset volume etc will be communicated to the secondary SMS 1 automatically through the serial cable If you have more than two SMS 1s in your setup simply continue the daisy chain from the secondary SMS 1 to the next SMS 1 in the line using both RCA and serial connections and so on NOTE When an SMS 1 detects an incoming RS 232 command it reverts to Slave Mode This means that the SMS 1 will no longer accept IR commands To reestablish normal operations disconnect the RS 232 cable and power cycle the unit Note that the daisy chain connection ONLY allows the woofers to communicate basic run time commands such as volume and preset VVe recommend the following sequence wh
44. observe the SYSTEM RESPONSE graph it should be as flat as possible at the crossover frequency and immediately to the left and right of it Too gradual a slope e g 6 dB octave may produce a bump at the crossover frequency and too steep a slope may produce a dip WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 25 16 17 You should normally not need to adjust the subsonic filter Do so only if there are anomalies in the very lowest frequencies that you cannot address using the normal EQ process as described below Next adjust the phase and polarity settings Phase is in effect a short delay in the reproduction of the audio signal The polarity reverses the phase i e 180 shift Adjusting phase can change the dynamics of standing waves and frequency cancellations in the room Sometimes it may be useful to adjust the phase if there is a particularly difficult peak or valley to eliminate and or your room placement options are limited Phase and polarity are also important tools to match your subwoofer to your main speakers You will often see a dip or peak in the crossover frequency between your subwoofer and main speakers Rather than correcting this dip with an EQ try adjusting the phase and polarity settings lt is very common for the main speakers to interact with the subwoofer to diminish or accent frequencies near the crossover point since this is the point where both the subwoofer and the speakers are playing the same audio informat
45. quid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled onto the enclosure 16 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 17 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the subwoofer beyond what is described in the operating instructions 18 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 19 The disconnect device the appliance inlet shall remain readily operable easily assessable All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel Cc RO D WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual ATTENTION ATTENTION Risque d lectrocution Ne pas ouvrir Attention Afin d viter tout risque d lectrocution ne pas enlever le couvercle ou la partie arri re Aucune pi ce interne ne peut tre manipul e par l utilisateur Confiez l entretien un personnel qualifi Le symbole de l clair avec la fl che sert avertir l utilisateur de la pr sence d une tension dangereuse non isol e dans l e
46. rd from your system s speakers Continue to raise the volume until the SYSTEM RESPONSE graph on your TV shows the response of your full range speakers the right hand portion of the graph at approximately 86 dB or a comfortable listening level This is shown below m VELODYNE DIGITAL DRIVE PRESET SETUP 5YSTEN RESPONSE 160 200 7 MANUAL UOL 23 bal NALU KEYS 9 Now use the DD remote control to unmute the SMS 1 then use the volume up and down keys to match the level of the SMS 1 to your full range speakers That is the SYSTEM RESPONSE graph should be relatively flat although at this point there will be peaks and valleys that will be addressed next NOTE You may also need to adjust the volume of your subwoofer to achieve a good match Make sure that the SMS 1 s volume is not too low it may require experimentaion to find the proper balance between SMS 1 volume and your subwoofer s volume WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 20 The screen should now look something like this PRE SET SETUP JJ JD taj OP CS La E CT or 4 rs m REM acu ME rf WWW VELODYNE COM VELODYNE DIGITAL DRIVE SYSTEM RESPONSE a 100 125 68 200 FQ MODE MANUAL UL 2 MAUS e KENS Digital Drive User s Manual 21 About Room Placement Hoom placement is the first step in equalizing your subwoofer s to your main speakers and your room Subwoofers operate at extremely
47. re NTSC mode restore defaults DOWN ARROW 4 times followed by RESET Switch to PAL SECAM video Shows the serial number of the unit at the top of the screen UP ARROW 4 times then SELECT Display serial number Restore last saved If volume is changed volume restores last saved volume Digital Drive User s Manual WWW VELODYNE COM 41 OTHER VELODYNE PRODUCTS Digital Drive Signature 1812 HGS X Series DLS R Series HGS 10X DLS 3500R HGS 12X DLS 3750R HGS 15X DLS 4000R DLS 5000R SPL R Series SPL B00R VRP Series SPL 1000R VRP 1000 SPL 1200R VRP 1200 DPS Series VX Series DPS 10 VX 10 DPS 12 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 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 se
48. rtet werden k nnen Reparatur und Wartungsarbeiten nur von entsprechend qualifizierten Kundendiensttechnikern durchf hren lassen Das Symbol Blitz mit Pfeilspitze soll den Benutzer warnen dass im Geh use des Produkts eine nicht isolierte gef hrliche Spannung vorhanden ist die so hoch sein kann dass die Gefahr von f r Menschen gef hrlichen Stromschl gen besteht Das Symbol Ausrufezeichen soll den Benutzer auf wichtige Bedienungs und Wartungshinweise in der Begleitdokumentation des Subwoofers aufmerksam machen 1 Anweisungen durchlesen Lesen Sie s mtliche Sicherheits und Bedienungshinweise bevor Sie den Subwoofer in Betrieb nehmen 2 Anweisungen aufbewahren Bewahren Sie die Sicherheits und Bedienungshinweise zum sp teren Nachschlagen auf 3 Warnungen beachten Ber cksichtigen Sie alle Warnungen auf dem Subwoofer und in der Bedienungsanleitung Anweisungen befolgen Folgen Sie Bedienungs und Verwendungshinweisen 5 Wasser und Feuchtigkeit Verwenden Sie den Subwoofer nicht in der Nahe von Wasser z B an Badewannen Wasch oder Sp lbecken in einem feuchten Keller am Schwimmbeckenrand o 6 Rollwagen und St nder Der Subwoofer sollte nur mit einem vom Hersteller empfohlenen Wagen oder St nder verwendet werden 7 Wand oder Deckenmontage Eine Wand oder Deckenmontage des Subwoofers darf gem den Herstellerempfehlungen erfolgen 8 Bel ftung Der Subwoofer muss so positionier
49. rvice 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 not responsible 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 to the factory authorized service representative should be shipped securely and properly packaged insured and freight prepaid WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 42 The technology and digital signal processing used on this product leaves all that have come before in the dark ages The DD 18 is loud deep scary and above all bloody lovely It integrates so well into a home theatre system you l
50. s reproduction is the result of years of research and development combining advanced Digital Signal Processing DSP software equalizer and audio filter technologies The result is a product that provides levels of bass management for non DD subwoofers previously unattainable This exceptional product will provide you with years of unparalleled listening pleasure Enjoy BEFORE YOU BEGIN Please observe the following instructions 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 the chassis cover Please observe all warnings on the equipment itself There are no user serviceable parts inside Please refer all service questions to your authorized Velodyne dealer Prior to installation Please unpack the system carefully Remove all staples if used to seal the carton as they can scratch the chassis Please save the carton and all packaging materials for future use Packing this unit in any other carton may result in damage when shipping Please take a moment to record the serial number and date location of purchase in the space provided on the warranty card for future reference or register on line at www velodyne com NOTE Be sure to check the Velodyne website at www velodyne com for updates to the SMS 1 software and or this manual Caution This SMS 1 has electronics built into the cabinet Do not place the cabin
51. t send signals to your subwoofer that cause it harm Areas of particular concern will be highlighted throughout the setup instructions WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 12 NOTE Velodyne is not responsible for damage caused to subwoofers as a result of normal use and setup of the SMS 1 Following is an overview of the screens you will be using to set up your Velodyne Digital Drive SMS 1 DEFAULTS RESTORED Velodyne DIGITAL DRIVE SUBWOOFER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PRESS MENU TD ENTER SETUP MODE IUENOOFER VOLUME 30 PRESET 4 JAZZACLASSICAL COPYRIGHT 2005 VELODYNE ACOUSTICS INC Figure 3 Introductory Screen See Figure 3 This the Introductory screen Notice that as you change settings such as preset volume etc they are shown on this screen You enter setup mode by pressing MENU and entering the code 12345 Upon successful entry of this code the system takes you to the EQ Setup screen as shown in Figure 4 HINT You do not need to press MENU to begin entering the setup code You can begin the 12345 sequence by pressing the number 1 on the remote WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 13 VELODYNE DIGITAL DRIVE NEXT PRES ET SETUP SYSTEM RESPONSE EXIT SRUE 66 28 63 88 100 125 160 a lisi EG MODE MANU VOL MAU KEYS Figure 4 EG Setup screen The EQ Setup screen includes a SYSTEM RESPONSE sweep window and a graphic equalizer You use these settings to eq
52. t werden dass am Installationsort eine unbehinderte Luftzirkulation m glich ist Beispielsweise darf der Subwoofer nicht auf einem Bett Sofa oder Teppich oder auf einer hnlichen Oberfl che aufgestellt werden die die Bel ftungs ffnungen abdeckt auch die Aufstellung in einem B cherregal oder Schrank ist nicht zul ssig wenn dies den Luftstrom durch die Bel ftungs ffnungen behindern w rde 9 W rme Der Subwoofer darf nicht in der N he von W rmequellen wie Heizk rpern Heizluftausstr mern fen oder weiteren W rme abstrahlenden Subwoofern installiert werden 10 Stromversorgung Der Subwoofer darf ausschlie lich an eine Stromversorgung mit den Daten angeschlossen werden die in der Bedienungsanleitung angegeben oder auf dem Subwoofer aufgedruckt sind 11 Schutz des Netzkabels Netzkabel m ssen so verlegt werden dass keine Personen darauf treten und dass sie nicht von darauf oder daneben abgestellten Gegenst nden gequetscht werden k nnen Besonders gef hrdet sind die Kabel in der N he von Steckern und Steckdosen sowie am Geh useeintritt in den Subwoofer 12 Vorsicht Zur Vermeidung von Stromschl gen muss der breite Steckerkontakt vollst ndig in den breiten Schlitz eingef hrt werden 13 Reinigung Der Subwoofer darf nur gem den Herstellerempfehlungen gereinigt werden 14 Nichtbenutzung Das Netzkabel des Subwoofers sollte von der Steckdose abgezogen werden wenn das Gerat l ngere Zeit nicht verwendet
53. ualize your room The graphic equalizer features 8 bands each of which can be used at its current frequency or can be infinitely adjusted to the frequency and Q you desire Each preset can have its own EQ settings WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 14 By navigating the cursor to the NEXT field and pressing SELECT the following screen appears JELODYNE DIGITAL DRIUE SYSTEM SETTINGS x UNLOCKED gt SETUP LOW PASS XOUER FREQ LOW PASS XOUER SLOPE SUBSONIC FREQUENCY GUBSONIC SLOPE PHASE POLARITY VOLUME 1 99 CONTOUR FREG CONTOUR LEUEL DEFAULT PRESET 120 TRIGGER MODE INACTIL NIGHT MODE VOLUME 4 3 na QU CT mm mm P CI Le CE Ja M i I C Re En C C us Le CN Ce Cu P A muc Fe nom ls tJ Cm ce Le NM J CS 0 NN ac icu CT a C Ca i F Led mam CS m L i 4 KEYS FOR USE GRAPH SET ADJUST T TEST Figure 5 SYSTEM SETTINGS Screen From this screen the crossover subsonic filter phase polarity volume and other settings can be set as well as specifics for each preset if desired Your SMS 1 comes with 6 presets four of which are preprogrammed at the factory The Setup setting is used to initially set the crossovers slopes phase polarity
54. ui ne nuit pas sa ventilation ad quate Par exemple ne pas placer le caisson sur un lit un canap une moquette ou une surface semblable qui peut bloquer les ouvertures de ventilation ne pas poser le caisson sur un meuble encastr comme une biblioth que ou un meuble qui peut emp cher l air de circuler par les ouvertures de ventilation 9 Chaleur loigner le caisson d extr mes graves des sources de chaleur comme les radiateurs les registres d air chaud les cuisini res ou d autres caissons d extr mes graves qui d gagent de la chaleur 10 Sources d lectricit Le caisson d extr mes graves doit tre raccord uniquement une prise d alimentation d un type d crit dans les consignes de fonctionnement ou tel que mentionn sur le caisson 11 Protection du cordon d alimentation Les cordons d alimentation doivent tre achemin s pour viter que personne ne marche dessus ou que rien ne puisse tre plac sur ou contre eux il faut faire particuli rement attention aux cordons raccord s des prises lectriques des prises de service et au point de sortie du caisson 12 Attention Afin d viter tout choc lectrique introduire fond la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante 13 Nettoyage L enceinte doit tre nettoy e selon les recommandations du fabricant 14 P riodes de non utilisation Le cordon d alimentation de l enceinte doit tre d branch de la prise de courant lorsqu ell
55. used and CANCEL keeps you in setup mode When the unit saves settings you will see the video flicker and you may hear a slight tick in your main speakers This is normal behavior NOTE The Digital Drive SMS 1 stores all of its settings in internal Flash memory This memory persists even if the SMS 1 is turned off loses power or undergoes a programming update so you need not worry about losing your customized settings WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 33 RESTORING DEFAULTS There is a feature in the SMS 1 that allows you to restore the factory defaults On the main screen simply press the 8 9 and O buttons in sequence After the sequence has been entered the unit will flicker the video and then restore the main screen The restoration of defaults is denoted on the main screen as follows DEFAULTS RESTORED DIGITAL DRIVE SUBWOOFER MANAGEMENT SYSTENT PRESS MENU TO ENTER SETUP MODE SUBWOOFER VOLUME 38 PRESET 4 JAZZACLASSICAL COPYRIGHT 6 2945 UELODYNE ACOUSTICS INC WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual 34 RUNTIME MODE During normal use of your Digital Drive SMS 1 you can use the preset buttons to invoke certain presets use the volume control to raise or lower the SMS 1 s volume use the light and night buttons to control the light and night mode respectively and use the mute button to mute the SMS 1 These settings are shown on the introductory screen as follows Velodyne
56. wird 15 Eindringen von Gegenst nden und Fl ssigkeiten Achten Sie darauf dass keine Gegenst nde in das Geh use fallen und keine Fl ssigkeiten dar ber versch ttet werden 16 Zu reparierende Sch den In den folgenden F llen muss der Subwoofer durch den qualifizierten Kundendienst repariert werden a Das Netzkabel oder der Netzstecker wurde besch digt b In den Subwoofer sind Gegenst nde gefallen oder Fl ssigkeit wurde dar ber versch ttet Der Subwoofer ist im Regen nass geworden d Der Subwoofer scheint nicht wie gewohnt zu funktionieren oder weist eine deutlich ver nderte Leistung auf e Der Subwoofer wurde fallen gelassen oder besch digt 17 Wartung Versuchen Sie nicht Wartungsarbeiten am Subwoofer durchzuf hren die ber den Umfang der in der Bedienungsanleitung beschriebenen Ma nahmen hinausgehen 18 Das Ger t darf keinem Tropf oder Spritzwasser ausgesetzt werden und es d rfen keine mit Wasser gef llten Gegenst nde wie Vasen darauf abgestellt werden 19 Die Trennstelle die Ger testeckdose muss stets leicht bedienbar gut zug nglich sein Alle dar ber hinausgehenden Wartungsma nahmen d rfen ausschlie lich von entsprechend geschulten Fachkr ften durchgef hrt werden gt WWW VELODYNE COM Digital Drive User s Manual iii ATTENZIONE ATTENZIONE PERICOLO DI SCOSSA ELETTRICA amp NON APRIRE Attenzione Per ridurre il pericolo di scossa elettrica non togliere i
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