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1. The following conditions require service by a qualified technician 1 e O The power cord has become damaged The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance The unit has been exposed to water some part of the chassis or circuitry is physically damaged Thank You for Purchasing a Velodyne M www vELODYNE COM Impact Series User s Manual 10 SPECIFICATIONS oofer 5 5 16 5 cm active 5 piston 10 24 5 17 30 5 diorneter amp 8 70 3 cm passive forward firing foward firing 6 5 piston diameter 8 2 piston diameter 3 7 piston diameter Amplifier 300 watts Dynamic Power 2911 watts Dynamic Power 215 watts Dynamic Power Class D 180 watts Riis 150 watts RMS 155 watts 5 Cabinet Design Acoustically neutral Acoustically neutral Acoustically neutral down fring passive radiator downward firing port downward firing port Frequency Response 29 140 Hz 32 140 Hz 29 140 Hz 3 dB 3 dB 3 dB 2 copper wound 2 topper wound 2 topper wound 6 5 amp 8 Anodized Aluminum Cones Coated Fiber Coated Fiber 84 oz 4 0 lbs 89 6 02 5 6 165 89 6 oz 5 6 105 Speaker Level Pass Through Full range Full Range Full Range Outputs Lett and right speaker Lett and right speaker Lett and right speaker level pass through level pass through level pass through Inputs ROA Line Level LFE and RCA Line Level LFE and RCA Line Level LFE and Speaker Level inputs2. CRI monitor or TV keep it at least two feet from the monitor Experiment for correct distance by minimizing distortion of the picture and colors INSTALLATION Inputs Your new subwoofer is equipped with speaker level and line level inputs Use the LINE LEVEL jacks when connecting your subwoofer to a pre amp signal processor such as LFE out line level crossover or receiver with pre amp level outputs VVhen using the line level jacks some receivers may not provide enough signal to have the unit s auto on feature operate properly Additionally this lack of signal may also cause the subwoofer to produce less output than it is capable of M www vELODYNE COM Impact Series User s Manual e To alleviate this condition we recommend the following steps 1 If using line level jacks BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT INPUT CAN BE USED never use just the left or just the right input If the subwoofer s signal comes from the LFE channel of your receiver use a Y splitter to connect to both the left and right inputs If using line level connections from a preamp or signal processor use both Left and Hight inputs from your preprocessor or preamp and connect them to the Left and Hight inputs on your subwoofer See figure 2a on page 7 This dual male to female Y splitter can be found at your local electronics store 2 If using a receiver with LFE out be sure the LFE channel is sending adequate signal to the subwoofer We recommend setting th
3. TO Dy S CANICSA STD C22 2 60065 03 2000772 Figure 1 1 Rear Panel Connections 2 Cy LOW PASS SUBWOOFER FREQUENCY VOLUME 80HZ e 50HZ gj 200HZ MIN MAX RED STANDBY E N ON O FUSE TYPE TIAL 250V FOR 115V TO 5AL 250V FOR 230V i 115 230V 60 50Hz 100W Figure 1 shows the connections on the rear panel of the Impact Following are brief descriptions of the connections described in Figure 1 More detail of these connections can be found below 1 2 3 4 LINE INPUT jacks Connect these jacks to the LINE OUT jacks of the amplifier SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT terminals The speaker level signal to the front speakers is output from these terminals SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT terminals Connect these input terminals to the speaker output terminals of your amplifier or receiver PHASE switch Select the switch position at which you hear a louder mid bass sound E www vELODYNE COM Impact Series User s Manual 5 5 VOLUMIE LEVEL knob Use this knob to adjust the output level of the subwoofer LOW PASS CROSSOVER Use this knob to select the high frequency range at which you wish to cut off the signal to the subwoofer 7 POWER INDICATOR Hed Unit is in standby mode Green Unit is in operation mode automatically turns to STANDBY mode if no signal for eight minutes CROSSOVERS Receiver Processor Subwoofer Outputs The Velodyne subwoofer is designed to operat
4. a Velodyne Impact subwoofer system This system represents the state of the art in home audio reproduction and will provide you with years of listening pleasure when properly used and cared for Read and follow this instruction manual to ensure safe and proper system connection and operation Caution Please observe the following instructions to insure safe and proper system operation Note Do not leave unit in direct sunlight or use in high humidity environments 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 questions to your authorized Velodyne dealer Prior to Installation Please unpack the system carefully This unit is heavy Use caution when lifting or moving to avoid injury Please save the carton and all packaging materials for future use Packing this unit in any other carton may result in severe damage when shipping Record the serial number in the space provided on page 13 for future reference Product Features e Driver configurations Impact Mini 6 5 5 piston diameter active subwoofer and 64 ounce 4 0 Ib motor structure and 8 6 5 piston diameter passive radiator or Impact 10 10 8 2 piston diameter subwoofer and 89 6 ounce 5 6 16 motor structure or Im
5. PL 1200 Ultra SubContractor Series SC 1250 SC 10 SC 12 SC 15 SC IW SC IF IC 800 Amp 3C 602 Amp SC 600 IW SC 600 IF IC WWW VELODYNE COM Impact Series User s Manual 12 FOR YOUR RECORDS Date Purchased Dealer Serial NOTE Please complete and return your warranty card within ten 10 days or Register ON LINE It s faster and easier www velodyne com M www vELODYNE COM Impact Series User s Manual 13 Velodyne Acoustics Inc 345 Digital Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 408 465 2800 voice 408 7 79 9007 fax 408 7 79 9008 service fax www velodyne com service E mail service velodyne com Product E mail help velodyne com Technical E mail techhelp velodyne com Gr 63 IMP RevE JUN13 M www vELODYNE COM Impact Series User s Manual 114
6. Speaker Level inputs Speaker Level inputs Auto OnOff Yes Yes Yes Video Shielding Input Impedance amp 5k ohm or LINE INPUT jocks 1 2K ohm for SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT terminals Sensifiviy Speaker Level 1 0 1 0 1 0 Line 100 rv 100 rv 100 rei Power Supply 60 Hz 120 60 Hz 60 Hz AC Cabinet H LED 11 x 1 x 12 6 13 6 x 12 6 x 142 15 1 x 14 2 x 18 2 tinc feet and grille 20 4 x 275 4 x 32 cm 30 4 x 32 x 48 cm 30 4 x 36 x 48 cm Shipping Weight approx 24 bs 11 Kg 30 Ibs 13 6 38 Ibs 17 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice M www vELODYNE COM Impact Series User s Manual 11 VELODYNE PRODUCTS 115 120V DD Series MiniVee DD 10 MiniVee 10 DD 12 DD 15 Optimum Series DD 18 Optimum 8 Digital Drive 1812 Optimum 10 Signature Edition Optimum 12 Series SNISTv 4 DEQ 8R DEG 10H SubContractor DEQ 12R Series DEQ 15R SC 1250 10 DLS R Series SC 12 DLS 3500R SC 15 DLS 3750R SC IW DLS 4000R oC F IC DLS 5000HR SC 600 Amp oC bO2 Amp Impact Series SC 600 IW Impact Mini SC 600 IF IC Impact 10 Impact 12 VX 11 MicroVee 220 240V DD Series SPLi Series DD 10 SPL 800 DD 12 SPL 1 O00 DD 15 DD 18 SPL Ultra Series Digital Drive 1812 Signature Edition CHT G Series CHT 8Q CHT 10Q CHT 12Q 190 Impact Series Impact Mini Impact 10 Impact 12 MicroVee SMS 1 SPL 800 Ultra SPL 1000 Ultra S
7. VRIR RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION 2 uu TO 5AL 250V FOR 230V DOUBLE INSULATION WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMEN T PARTS CONFORMS TO ANSI UL STD 60065 CERTIFIED TO Dus CANICSA STD C22 2 No 60065 03 Eo 2000772 T1AL 250V FOR 115V 115 230V 60 50Hz 100W Figure 2a Line Level Subwoofer Connection Diagram M www vELODYNE COM Impact Series User s Manual 7 SUBWOOFER OUTPUT JACK AMPLIFIER PHASE LOW PASS SUBWOOFER FREQUENCY VOLUME 80HZ QO OD LFE IN 50HZ 200 2 MIN 180 m Velodyne SERIAL LABEL RED STANDBY WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE 7 THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION uM A RISK rane sleek TIAL 250V FOR 115V TO 5AL 250V FOR 230V AVIS Risque DE ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR DOUBLE INSULATION WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMEN T PARTS 4 CONFORMS ANSI UL STD 60065 CERTIFIED TO Dus CANICSA STD C22 2 No 60065 03 9 TEV 2000772 115 230V 60 50Hz 100W FRONT LEFT SPEAKER FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER Figure 2b Speaker Level Subwoofer Connection Diagram M www vELODYNE COM Impact Series User s Manual 8 INTERCONNECT CABLES When installing your new Velodyne subwoofer using the line level connections you should always use shielded phono cables There are many high qua
8. a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet 19 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 20 Attachments Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer 21 Voltage Insure that the subwoofer is only connected to the rated source voltage Do not connect the 120 volt version to 230 volts or vice versa This will result in damage to the subwoofer and possible injury to the user CAUTION To prevent electrical shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully inserted M www vELODYNE COM Impact Series User s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS L 12 2 d 1 yi mikupay Z d oe a ded Sims ee WM dado d Sed 1 Iz e Hear Panel COMMECEONS x uuo echec oe eed ou xo ate ate p Eoo Seah a od O GPO SOVS 6 00 1 5 CADOS CP g Care of Your Subwoofer s sss nns 9 Protection GIFU CER 9 Troubleshooting and Service 10 SVSCCINGALIONS redit t oe hb Bade mde by Suk e amp db eb be ee ee Gh 11 Vol b yi FOUUCLS 2 412845 15 os S e Nu S rene A ee a ere s 12 M www vELODYNE COM Impact Series User s Manual ii CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on your purchase of
9. e subwoofer s level to the 9 o clock position the 1 4 volume setting and then adjust the LFE channel on your receiver or processor to achieve the desired bass output See your receiver or processor s owner s manual for more information See figure 2b on page 38 The SPEAKER LEVEL Jacks connect directly to the speaker outputs of any amplifier integrated amplifier or receiver Your amplifier section will notice no additional loading effects when you use these inputs due to their very high impedance If using the SPEAKEH LEVEL inputs you DO want to connect both channels since different bass information might be present in each channel going to your main speakers Important Do not use both LINE LEVEL and SPEAKEH LEVEL connections simultaneously 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 all connections are tight and that there are no loose strands or frayed wires 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 output levels from both the main speakers and subwoofer when listening to music A good starting point for the volume control is two or three graduations from minimum Warning Some manufacturers preset their receivers with the Sub Out channel signal at a minimum level It is ve
10. e using the full range audio signal for input when using the built in crossover Many home theater processors receivers Dolby Digital DIS THX have a subwoofer out jack sometimes labeled LFE that is internally filtered settable at the receiver processor and designed to be used with a powered subwoofer In some installations it may be beneficial to use BOTH the Velodyne crossover and the receiver processor crossover resulting in a steeper ultimate crossover slope In some rare cases combining both an external crossover and the one internal to the subwoofer may result in low output and increased noise In these installations you may need to bypass the crossover in either the processor or your Impact subwoofer or simply setting one crossover to a higher frequency such as 120 Hz will restore maximum performance Refer to Figure 2a Line Level Subwoofer Connection Diagram and Figure 2b Speaker Level Subwoofer Connection Diagram pages 7 and 8 for connection diagrams M www vELODYNE COM Impact Series User s Manual 6 J SUBWOOFER OUTPUT JACK 1 2 Z AMPLIFIER u PHASE LOW PASS SUBWOOFER SPEAKER LEVEL FREQUENCY VOLUME 80HZ e e e e e e e 0 e e e LFE IN J 50 2 200HZ MIN MAX e SERIAL LABEL RED STANDBY 7 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE O OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OU
11. ecommended by the manufacturer Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 8 Ventilation The product should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the product 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 product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products that produce heat 10 Power Sources The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product 11 Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 12 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 a
12. gainst them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point at which they exit from the product 13 Cleaning The product should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 14 Nonuse Periods The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time 15 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled onto the enclosure 16 Damage Requiring Service The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when a The power supply cord or plug has been damaged Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the product The product has been exposed to rain The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance The product has been dropped or damaged 17 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the product beyond what is described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as a power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 18 Lightning For added protection for the product during
13. impact series IMPACT 10 IMPACT 12 IMPACT MINI USER S MANUAL Home Theater Subwoofers A Velodyne IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 1 Read Instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Water and Moisture The product 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 product should be used only with a cart or stand r
14. ld be placed along a wall 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 Velodyne subwoofers in 2 channel stereo it is preferable to feed each subwoofer with one channel and place each subwoofer near the satellite of the same channel Depending on the size and type of furnishings in the room perfect placement may not be possible Finding the best location within your environment will likely require some experimentation VVe suggest you experiment with the location during setup to find what sounds best to you when seated in your typical listening position Hegardless of where you install your Velodyne subwoofer it must remain in an upright position Using shipping or storing the subwoofer in any other position for an extended period of time may result in damage to the unit not covered by warranty 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 Your Velodyne Impact subwoofer is NOT magnetically shielded Should you find it necessary to use it with an older
15. lity cables available today It Is recommended that you keep the length of cable as short as possible to avoid any potential noise problems When using speaker level connections use a high quality speaker cable that mates well with the connectors Be very careful to avoid any loose strands or frayed wires that may result in a short which may damage your equipment Cables of extremely large size are not required due to the low current draw of this type of connection Extremely large gauge wire may not properly fit in the terminals resulting in a poor connection and possible short circuits CARE OF YOUR SUBWOOFER Your Velodyne subwoofer does not require any regular maintenance Normal dusting or cleaning of the surface for appearance purposes is all that is required We suggest you avoid any harsh detergents or chemicals when cleaning the cabinet Abrasives detergents or cleaning solutions may damage the finish on the cabinet We recommend using only a damp cloth to clean the cabinet During normal conditions your new subwoofer may be left on continuously without any problems The unit is equipped with a signal sensing turn on off that will automatically turn on the unit when a signal is present at the inputs and turn off the unit after several minutes when there is no longer any signal at the inputs PROTECTION CIRCUITRY Your new subwoofer is equipped with circuitry to provide maximum performance with greatest reliability The unit i
16. pact 12 12 8 piston diameter subwoofer and 89 6 ounce 5 6 Ib motor structure e Class D amplifier e Adjustable 50 to 200 Hz low pass crossover with a 12 dB octave slope e ine level RCA inputs e opeaker level inputs and outputs e Signal sensing auto turn on off e Variable volume control e Selectable phase control O or 180 e Green power on Red power standby mode indicator LED Prepare for Installation Your new Velodyne subwoofer provides for a number of installation options Head 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 to prevent possible damage M www vELODYNE COM Impact Series User s Manual 1 Placement The first step in installing your new Impact sub is to determine where it will be placed in the room Unpack the system carefully and use the following guidelines in order to find the best room placement option True subwoofers operate at extremely low frequencies which are primarily omni directional Keep in mind that frequency response and output level can be drastically influenced by placement depending on the acoustic properties of the listening room obtain optimum output from your subwoofer try placing it within a foot of a corner This location will offer the greatest output levels and optimum low frequency extension If at all possible your Subwoofer shou
17. ry important to verify that your receiver Sub Out channel is set to the same output level as your front right and left channels Refer to your receiver manual for the individual channel level adjustment procedure your receiver Sub Dut channel is set too low the subwoofer may appear to have a weak output it may sound noisy or distorted and the Auto On Off feature may not operate properly M www vELODYNE COM Impact Series User s Manual 3 Low pass Crossover 50 to 200 Hz As noted above all inputs sum the left and right channels together with the resulting signal passing through an adjustable low pass crossover before being amplified The crossover control allows you to adjust the upper limit of the subwoofer s frequency response from 50 to 200 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 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 Phase Adjustment 0 180 This control allows you to reverse the phase of the subwoofer s output signal 180 to correct for any possible mismatch and resulting cancella
18. s protected against 1 Overheating the amplifier 2 Excessive drop in power line voltage If either of the above should happen you should reduce the volume setting or shut the unit off until normal operating conditions return You may also want to plug the unit into a different wall outlet as dropping power line voltage will be most noticeable under strenuous conditions and may result in the unit shutting down intermittently M www vELODYNE COM Impact Series User s Manual 9 TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE Before seeking service for your amplifier or subwoofer please re check all systems Following is a simple troubleshooting guide to assist you ok Toc Verify that the unit is plugged in and power outlet used is active Is the power switch on Is the unit receiving an input signal from your source Have all controls volume crossover phase etc been properly set If the unit has been running at high levels one of the protection circuits may be engaged Has the amplifier overheated Make sure the speaker wires are fully inserted into the spring clip connectors and that no wires are touching from one terminal to another 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
19. tion between the subwoofer and your main speakers amplifier To adjust simply listen to the system with music playing then depress the phase switch from one position to the other and listen for a change in mid bass frequency output The correct position will have a greater amount of apparent mid bass frequency output For all installations experiment with the phase switch to determine the setting O or 180 degrees that produces the most mid bass If the settings sound similar we recommend the D position Auto Turn on Function The subwoofer will turn itself on automatically when an audio signal is present If no signal is present for approximately eight minutes the unit will switch to standby mode Hed LED While in standby mode your subwoofer will draw very minimal power Warning If the Sub Out channel signal level from your receiver is too weak this feature will not operate properly and shut the subwoofer off while you are listening to it To correct this see VOLUME CONTROL section on previous page M www vELODYNE COM Impact Series User s Manual 4 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS SPEAKER LEVEL e Velodyne SERIAL LABEL WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE RISK OF ELECTRIC z Ab DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR DOUBLE INSULATION WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMEN T PARTS CONFORMS TO ANSI UL STD 60065 i CERTIFIED
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