Velodyne Acoustics SC-600 User's Manual
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1. 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 6 Use of this product outside the U S and Canada voids this warranty 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 WARRANTY OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA The Warranty of this product if it is sold to a consumer outside of the United States or Canada shall comply with applicable law and shall be the sole responsibility of the distributor that supplied this product To obtain any applicable warranty service please contact the dealer2. APPENDIX A RS 232 SERIAL OVERVIEW AND COMMANDS Introduction This document outlines Velodyne s SubContractor SC RS 232 protocol specification This protocol indicates how SC 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 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 SC IN and OUT Port Pin Configuration SC serial ports use a standard configuration that allows direct connection to a PC via a FEMALE to MALE serial cable lt uses only three 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 1to3or4 Command and 3 to 4 ASCII characters see formats below Parameter Data Case sensitive CAPS ONLY Termination Character required or command is ignored WWW VELODYNE COM SC GOOD Amplifier User s Manual 17 RS232 Commands Command Acceptable Format n Values Volume Control VO25 VO VO VO Preset Control PS1 PS2 PS3 PS4 HPS2 Logo Light O Light Off Control 1 Light On Night Mode Control Mute Control O Mute Off 1 Mute On Power Control O Power Off 1 Power On Sets volume to a value increments volume up or down or requests current volume setting Activates the indicated preset or requests the current preset Turns the Logo
3. Light on or off or requests light state Activates Deactivates Night Mode or requests light mode state Mutes Unmutes the woofer or requests mute state Powers On Powers Off the woofer or requests power state WWW VELODYNE COM SC GOOD Amplifier User s Manual 18 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 LIMITED WARRANTY U S AND CANADA ONLY VELODYNE ACOUSTICS Inc VELODYNE warrants all electronics for a period of three years drivers for a period of five 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 service representative 3 VELODYNE is not responsible for damage caused by accidents abuse
4. Subwoofers 22 2044 4404208 VRK Ks POKKA N Kiss Kin 2 na dr rana Ra ee Ped eae 2 asada es resarcirse ee 3 Front Panel Controls and Displays sk 3 Hear Panel Connections sock a A A E 4 Rear Panel Connections Detailed Explanation o o o e 8 About Low Pass CrossovePs ta AA 7 8 A Word About Your Home Theater Receiver s Crossover and the SC 600D Ampliiler s Crossover ssa ks dass PE O dn 8 A Word About Interconnect Cables ee 9 A Word About Subwoofer Placement o ee 9 Selecting the Subwoofer to be Controlled naa ee 10 Usager 22 52 220 LEA KA N eek A O it E SE EDS N NA 11 7 14 Care of Your Amplifier and Subwoofer n aaao 14 Troubleshooting and Service 15 Specifications E A n Se TE de da E 16 Appendix A RS 232 Serial Overview and Commands 17 Warranty 525 2402038 A 19 WWW VELODYNE COM SC GOOD Amplifier User s Manual ii CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne SC SubContractor Series GOOD amplifier and subwoofer This system represents the state of the art in low freguency reproduction Read and follow the instructions below to ensure safe and proper system operation Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this eguipment to rain or moisture To avo
5. User s Manual 13 RESTORING DEFAULTS There is a feature that allows you to restore default settings for your SC 600D amplifier By pressing presets in EXACTLY the following order on the remote the unit s power light will blink indicating that you have restored defaults Preset 1 Movies Preset 2 R amp B Rock Preset 3 Jazz Classical Preset 4 Games Preset 4 Games Preset 3 Jazz Classical Preset 2 R amp B Rock Preset 1 Movies When you press the presets in the above order the numeric LED will display P3 indicating that you have restored defaults The unit s volume is reset to level 30 out of 80 CARE OF YOUR AMPLIFIER AND SUBWOOFER Do not use any harsh detergents or chemicals to clean the SC 600D chassis or the subwoofer cabinet Abrasives detergents or cleaning solutions will damage the finish on the SC 600D chassis or the subwoofer cabinet We recommend using a damp cloth to clean the front back and sides During normal conditions the amplifier may be left on continuously without any problems If you plan to leave the unit unused for an extended period of time we recommend that you turn off the unit by the master power switch on the rear panel WWW VELODYNE COM SC 600D Amplifier User s Manual 14 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 01 0 1005 N O Verify
6. crossover in either the processor or the Velodyne SC 600D amplifier as described above However in some cases you may want to use BOTH crossovers If you choose to do this you should stagger the frequencies i e 120 Hz subwoofer 80 Hz processor for best results Note If not using an external crossover you should use the subwoofer s built in crossover for optimal performance When using a single RCA sub out from the processor it does not matter which line level input L R is used A WORD ABOUT INTERCONNECT CABLES When installing your Velodyne SC 600D amplifier using the line level connections you should always use high quality shielded interconnect cables It is recommended that you keep the length of cable as short as possible to avoid any potential external interference problems When connecting the SC 600D amplifier to your subwoofer use a quality speaker cable that is at least 14 gauge Be very careful to avoid any loose or frayed strands that could result in a short causing a dangerous condition and possible damage to your unit Cables of extremely large size are typically not required Extremely large gauge wire may not properly fit in the binding posts resulting in a poor connection and possible short circuits A WORD ABOUT SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT 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 room placemen
7. first powered up the model being controlled is displayed for two seconds on the numeric LED before the display reverts to the volume setting The subwoofer to be controlled is shown as follows LED Display SC 600 IW In Wall SC 600 IF In Floor SC 600 IC In Ceiling Generic Subwoofer Note Both the IF and the IC settings control the SC 600 In Floor In Ceiling IF IC subwoofer and have identical internal settings To change the subwoofer to be controlled first power down the amplifier using the main power switch on the back panel DO NOT use the power button on the front panel Then turn the switch on while depressing any of the buttons on the front panel crossover up or down or volume up or down The unit will show the model it is currently controlling To change the model simply push the crossover up or crossover down buttons and the model changes on the LED display Once the desired model is seen on the LED display simply release the button You dont need to do anything else the model to be controlled is automatically stored in the SC 600D amp s memory To exit model selection mode use the main power switch on the back panel to power down and power up the unit You should see the model you selected for two seconds on the LED display before the display reverts to the volume Note The SC 600D amplifier can control only one subwoofer at a time either the SC 600 IW or SC 600 IF IC WWW VELODYNE COM SC GOOD Amplifier
8. receiver Sub Out 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 8 Optional Rack Mount Ears Included These ears can be attached to the SC 600D amp to allow standard 19 rack mounting REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Following are brief descriptions described in Figure 2 More detail on these controls can be found in the next section SC 6000 Amplifier TA C 5 Velodyne 9 O Figure 2 Rear Panel Connections of the SC 600D amplifier 9 Thru Jacks These RCA connectors are for passing along the same signal that goes into your subwoofer to a second daisy chained system The signal from these RCA connectors is the same as the input signal 10 Line Input LFE Input Connect these jacks to the LINE OUT preamp output LFE output or subwoofer output jacks of your receiver processor If using the LFE output from your receiver or processor plug the single cable into the jack labeled LFE input or for more signal use a Y connector optional and feed the signal into both R and L inputs Examples of these types of connections can be found in Figures 2A and 2B WWW VELODYNE COM SC 600D Amplifier User s Manual 4 Mono LFE Line Level Connection aaa E 0 amp C IN10533 OUT TO SUBWOOFER 40 SC 600D Amplifier Velodyne E 00 0
9. 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 on the amplifier 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 Has the power button been depressed on the remote Is the remote non responsive We recommend replacing the batteries in the remote If the protection circuitry is active the unit may cycle on and off until operating parameters return to normal Under more serious conditions the unit may shut off completely Normal operation should return upon cooling but you may be reguired to turn the power off and then on again to reset the unit The following conditions reguire service by a gualified technician 1 2 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 an SC 600D Amplifier WWW VELODYNE COM SC GOOD Amplifier User s Manual 15 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications SC 600D Subwoofer Amplifier Amplifier 400 watts Dynamic Class D 200 watts RMS Power High Pass Crossover 80Hz 6 dB octave Low Pass Crossover 30Hz 160Hz Defeatable 24 dB octave slope Inputs Line and Speaker Level Outp
10. the EG feature you must hold down the EQ button for 2 3 seconds before the EQ sweeps begin Note Each time the EQ feature is utilized the EQ settings for the SC 600D amplifier are reset If the microphone is not plugged in the SC 600D amplifier will emit one or two sweep tones then cease the EGO operation In this case the previous EQ settings will be preserved e PHASE These buttons allow you to optimize the subwoofer performance for the location and your listening position Play some bass heavy music While listening push one of the four phase buttons listen for a few moments and then press the next phase button In most installations one of the four button positions will offer an audibly better blend of subwoofer and speakers Selecting the correct phase position is just that easy The LED will show the phase selected by showing PH followed by the phase number O 90 180 or 270 e LIGHT If you wish you can deactivate the numeric LED on your SC 600D amplifier To do this press the LIGHT button on your remote To reactivate the LED press the LIGHT button again e NIGHT Night mode limits the maximum dynamic output of the subwoofer for late night listening or to be more considerate of close neighbors Press the night button to turn the night mode feature on or off Activation of night mode causes n to appear briefly on the display When night mode is deactivated the display shows n off and then returns to n
11. 0 oo G Line Level Subwoofer Signal from Source LFE MNBA Buitre Note A Y Connector can be used as an option Figure 2A Mono LFE Line Level Connection Stereo Line Level Connection Stereo Line Level Output to Another system e g SC 600 IW 14 15 17 20 SC 600D Amplifier aD Velodyne ee a ae Se MODE s 60 6 i Stereo Line Level Input from Source i PDA Figure 2B Stereo Line Level Connection WWW VELODYNE COM SC 600D Amplifier User s Manual 5 11 IR Input An IR repeater can be connected to this mini jack 12 12V Trigger When this 2 conductor mini jack is connected the amplifier remains in power off mode until the trigger is applied The correct trigger is 12V on the tip of the connector relative to the grounded sleeve 13 RS 232 In Use this port to communicate with an RS 232 controlled touch panel system See Appendix A for an explanation of the use of the serial port available commands and their formats 14 Signal Sensing Auto On Off Switch With this switch in the standby position your subwoofer can be safely left with the main power switched on continuously The subwoofer amplifier will turn itself on automatically when an audio signal is present If no signal is present for approximately 10 minutes the unit will switch to standby mode While in standby mode your subwoofer amplifier will draw very minimal power This
12. PUT jacks when connecting from a pre amp signal processor or line level crossover The SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT jacks connect directly to the speaker outputs of an integrated amplifier or receiver Your amplifier section will notice no additional loading effects when you use these inputs because of their high impedance Note Do not use both the RCA Phono INPUT connections and SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT connections simultaneously ABOUT LOW PASS CROSSOVERS All of the SC 600D amplifier inputs sum the left and right channels together and the resulting signal is passed 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 30 to 160 Hz The subwoofer s response will begin rolling off above the frequency you set this control to The slope is 24 dB octave You should set the crossover freguency to obtain a smooth and seamless transition from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system If your main speakers are smaller with limited low freguency output you may wish to choose a higher freguency such as 100 120 Hz than you would with larger speakers which have greater low frequency output The SC GOOD amp s crossover has a default of 80 Hz Most receivers and processors provide a menu option in which you can characterize main speakers as large or small speakers This affects the bass signals passed to the main s
13. SC 600D AMPLIFIER SUBCONTRACTOR SERIES USER S MANUAL SC 600D Amplifier SC 600 IW SC 600 IF IC Subwoofers 7 Velodyne CAUTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN VA S Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to gualified 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 AE 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Read Instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The product should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basem
14. 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 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 product Cleaning The product should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Nonuse Periods The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time Object and Liguid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liguids are not spilled onto the enclosure Damage Reguiring Service The product should be serviced by gualified service personnel when a The power supply cord or plug has been damaged b Objects have fallen or liguid has been spilled into the product c The product has been exposed to rain or moisture d The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance e The product has been dropped or damaged Servicing The user should not attempt to service the product beyond what is described in the operating instructions Refer all ser
15. User s Manual 0 USAGE This section addresses EO setup and day to day usage of your SC GOOD amolifier Remote Control The features of the SC 600D remote control are listed below e POWER This button forces your SC GOOD amplifier unit into standby mode The power LED turns amber the numeric LED shuts off and the amplifier puts out no power The unit will remain in this mode until the POWER button is pressed again To fully deactivate i e power down the unit use the main power switch on the back panel Note The master power switch on rear panel must be on in order for the front power button to function e MUTE This button mutes the subwoofer s output The LED on the amplifier will show OO if the unit is muted To unmute the subwoofer press the MUTE button again and the original gt Figure 5 SC 600D Remote volume setting shows on the LED e EQ This button automatically EQs the subwoofer using a 5 band internal graphic equalizer To use this feature first plug the supplied microphone into the Mic In jack on the front panel of the amplifier and place the mic in your preferred listening position Then press EQ on the remote for about 2 3 seconds The subwoofer emits 12 sweep tones that cover the frequencies between 20 and 150 Hz The LED displays AU during the Auto EQ process After the sweeps are complete the unit saves its EQ settings and returns to normal operation To prevent accidental invocation of
16. e PUN INEUT IWS Sisbwooler Figure 3 Speaker Level Connection 17 Subwoofer Connection 5 Way Binding Post Terminals Connect the output terminals to the subwoofer being controlled by the SC GOOD amplifier Only connect ONE subwoofer to the red black pair of subwoofer output terminals DO NOT connect multiple subwoofers to the terminals in any configuration Caution To avoid damage to your SC 600D amp and subwoofer be sure to maintain correct polarity when making all speaker connections red positive to red and black negative to black Be sure that all connections are tight and that there are no loose strands or frayed wires 18 Power Cord Adapter Connect the detachable power plug to this male interface connection The detachable cord allows for easy replacement should the original become damaged 19 Fuse If the unit is not functioning check the fuse If the fuse is blown replace with an identically rated fuse If the fuse blows again refer the unit for service 20 Main Power Switch Press the POWER switch to the ON position to activate the amplifier If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period of time move this switch to the OFF position to prolong the life of the amplifier WWW VELODYNE COM SC 600D Amplifier User s Manual 7 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS DETAILED EXPLANATION The SC 600D amplifier is equipped with both speaker level and line level inputs Use the RCA Phono type IN
17. ent near a swimming pool or the like Carts and Stands The product should be used only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer If a cart is used use caution when moving the cart product to avoid injury from tip over Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 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 The ventilation shall not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers tablecloths curtains etc Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Flame Keep the product away from open flame sources 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 Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong
18. from which you purchased this product or the distributor that supplied this product WWW VELODYNE COM SC GOOD Amplifier User s Manual 19 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 Ovelodyne com Product E mail helpOvelodyne com Technical E mail techhelp amp velodyne com G 63 50600 RevE MAR2011 W WW VELODYNE COM
19. function can be disabled by leaving the switch in the always on position 15 Speaker Level Input Terminals If you do not connect the SC 602 amplifier to your receiver using the line input LFE input connection Item 10 connect these input terminals to the speaker output terminals of your amplifier or receiver If you use this method of connection make sure to select the large speaker option in the receiver s set up menu Also select the option for no subwoofer This will make sure all bass and LFE information is fed the speaker outputs and be received by your SC 600D amplifier Note Using both speaker terminals and the line level inputs is not recommended as this may damage the SC 600D amplifier or your receiver 16 Speaker Level Output Terminals These connections send a crossed over speaker level signal to the front speakers When connected in this fashion your satellite speakers will be crossed over at 8O Hz This removes the lower bass frequencies from your satellites enabling them to do a better job reproducing high frequencies You may also connect your satellites directly to your receiver or amplifier along with the subwoofer if you wish to bypass this crossover An example of a speaker level connection is shown in Figure 3 WWW VELODYNE COM SC 600D Amplifier User s Manual 6 Speaker Level Connection SC 6DOD ampiitior Velodyne TORO 9 6 o o a a J SPEAKER LEVEL ave WOW eH WE o
20. id electrical shock do not open the speaker enclosure or the amp chassis cover Please observe all warnings on the eguipment 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 Please save the carton and all packaging materials for future use Record the serial number in the space provided on the warranty card and page 20 of this manual for future reference PRODUCT FEATURES SC 600D SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER e 400 watts dynamic 200 watts RMS high efficiency Class D e DSP controlled e Four selectable presets for customized listening mode e Automatic 5 band room egualizer microphone included e Night mode setting e Mute control e Line level RCA inputs and outputs e Speaker level inputs with 5 way binding post connections e Signal sensing auto turn on off defeatable e Variable volume control e Selectable phase control O 90 180 or 270 degrees e Built in adjustable 30 160 Hz digital low pass crossover with 24 dB octave slope e Driver Displacement Control software to prevent over excursion and amp clipping e Blue power indicator LED e RS 232 Serial Interface e 12 Volt trigger e Universal IR repeater mini jack e Preset specific subsonic filter WWW VELODYNE COM SC 600D Amplifier User s Manual 1 SC 600 IW SC 600 IF IC SUBWOOFERS SC 600 IW In Wall Two high excursion 6 5 active dri
21. low in order to determine which installation option is best for your system Remember to perform all installation procedures with system power turned off Note For proper setup and installation of the SC 600 IW In Wall subwoofer please refer to the SC 600 IW Quick Install Guide WWW VELODYNE COM SC 600D Amplifier User s Manual 2 INSTALLATION Figure 1 Front Panel Connections of the SC 600D amplifier Following are brief descriptions of the controls described in Figure 1 More detail on these controls can be found in the next section 1 Power Switch This button forces your SC 600D amplifier into standby mode The power LED turns amber the numeric LED shuts off and the amplifier puts out no power The unit will remain in this mode until the POWER button is pressed again To fully deactivate i e power down the unit use the main power switch on the back panel 2 Power LED This LED illuminates when the power is on Blue indicates normal operation The LED turns amber when the unit is in standby mode or the remote has been used to deactivate the unit and dims when the unit is in night mode 3 Mic Input Connect the supplied microphone for the Auto EQ feature to this mini jack input 4 Remote Eye This is the eye that receives infrared commands from the supplied remote 5 Crossover Use these Up and Down buttons to select the freguency below which all signals will be routed to the subwoofer for example 80 Hz
22. ormal function WWW VELODYNE COM SC 600D Amplifier User s Manual 111 e VOLUME CONTROL This control allows you to balance the output from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system This control should be set to achieve similar volume level of both the main speakers and subwoofer When pressing volume up or down the volume level change is shown on the numeric LED on the front panel WARNING Some manufacturers preset their receivers with the Sub Out channel signal at a minimum level lt is very 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 If your receiver Sub Out 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 Note The volume can also be adjusted via the volume buttons on the front panel of the amplifier These buttons have the same effect as pressing the up and down volume buttons on your remote e PRESETS There are four presets consisting of Movies R amp B Rock Jazz Classical and Games As a preset is chosen the preset is shown on the numeric LED as P1 for preset 1 P2 for preset 2 etc The presets provide the following characteristics for bass reproduction Movies Maximum output and impact for explosions and other action adventure movie con
23. peakers We recommend in most cases setting the main speakers to small despite their size and frequency response characteristics allowing all multi channel bass and LFE signals to be passed to the SC 600D This is because the powerful 400 watt SC 600D amp combined with the SC 600 subwoofer are more likely suited to low bass reproduction than your amp and main speaker With the burden of low freguency reproduction relieved your speakers will exhibit better performance and your overall system performance will improve Disabling the Low Pass Crossover Subwoofer Direct If your receiver processor provides a crossed over signal to the subwoofer you may want to bypass the SC 600D amp s low pass crossover To do this depress BOTH the Crossover UP and Crossover DOWN buttons simultaneously The numeric LED will show indicating that the low pass crossover has been defeated To reactivate the low pass crossover simply push the crossover UP or crossover DOWN buttons A WORD ABOUT YOUR HOME THEATER RECEIVER S CROSSOVER AND THE SC 600D AMPLIFIER S CROSSOVER Your Velodyne SC 600D amplifier is designed to operate using the full range audio signal for input when using the built in crossover Many home theater processors receivers have a subwoofer out jack that performs this same function and are designed to be used with a powered subwoofer WWW VELODYNE COM SC 600D Amplifier User s Manual 8 In these installations you may want to bypass the
24. rather that to the main speakers The frequency is indicated on the LED display then the display reverts to showing the subwoofer s volume level The slope is fixed at 24 dB octave To deactivate the crossover press BOTH the Up and Down crossover buttons at the same time two dashes on the display indicate the crossover is deactivated and the woofer plays all freguencies presented to it Please see page 8 for a more detailed discussion on crossovers WWW VELODYNE COM SC 600D Amplifier User s Manual 3 6 LED Numeric Indicator This LED supplies information on volume crossover woofer type and other information The light button on the remote deactivates this display Upon startup the display shows the model of subwoofer the SC GOOD amp is controlling then reverts to the volume indicator 7 Volume Control These buttons allow you to balance the output from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system The volume should be set to achieve similar volume level of both the main speakers and subwoofer The default volume is 30 Note Volume can also be controllable by using the supplied remote WARNING Some manufacturers preset their receivers with the Sub Out a k a LFE channel signal at a minimum level It is very 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 If your
25. t depending on the acoustic properties of the listening room Typically the optimum location for a subwoofer is in a front corner of your listening room This location will usually offer the greatest output levels and optimum low frequency extension Typically a minimum distance of one to two feet from your TV to the subwoofer will be adequate to avoid any magnetic interference Remember that the built in 5 band EQ will help to get the most performance out of your subwoofer no matter where it is placed Caution This amplifier is an electronic device Do not place the amplifier next to sources of heat such as furnace registers radiators etc Likewise do not place the amplifier 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 SC 600D Amplifier User s Manual 9 SELECTING THE SUBWOOFER TO BE CONTROLLED Your SC 600D amplifier can control the Velodyne SC 600 Series subwoofers as well as generic passive subwoofers Special internal software settings are designed to maximize performance and reliability depending on the model of subwoofer being controlled so it is Important to match the SC 600D amplifier with the subwoofer it is controlling The SC 600D amplifier comes with a default setting for the SC 600 IW subwoofer When the unit is
26. tent R amp B Rock Provides the driving bass found in today s rock music Jazz Classical The tightest cleanest lowest distortion bass The flattest frequency response of the four presets Games Maximum loudness available for the impact of video games Each preset has its own characteristics with respect to subsonic filter volume differential and a single contour egualizer in order to optimize the listening mode for the preset WWW VELODYNE COM SC GOOD Amplifier User s Manual 12 MUSICAL STYLE Action Adventure Movies Country Rock Country Soft Folk Indie Music Rock Alternative Rock Blues Broadway and Vocalists Children s Music Christian and Gospel Classic Rock Classical Dance and DJ Hard Rock Heavy Metal Latin Music Miscellaneous Movies Non Action Adventure New Age Opera and Vocal R amp B Rap and Hip Hop Soundtracks Video Games W WW VELODYNE COM The following table indicates musical style and which preset is recommended for it SUGGESTED PRESET Movies R amp B Rock Jazz Classical Jazz Classical R amp B Rock R amp B Rock R amp B Rock Jazz Classical Jazz Classical Jazz Classical Jazz Classical Jazz Classical R amp B Rock Jazz Classical R amp B Rock R amp B Rock R amp B Rock Jazz Classical Jazz Classical Jazz Classical Jazz Classical R amp B Rock R amp B Rock R amp B Rock or Jazz Classical Games SC 600D Amplifier
27. uts Line level throughput speaker level 80 Hz up subwoofer out Phase 0 90 180 270 Dimensions H W D 3 6 17 13 inc feet 8 grille 9 x 43 3 x 33 cm Allow two extra inches in depth for wire connectors and power cable Includes feet Feet can be removed for rack mount use Unit is approximately two rack units high Warranty Three years electronics parts and labor North America Shipping Weight 17 lbs 7 7 Kg approx The following subwoofers are designed to work with the SC 600D amplifier Specifications SC 600 IW In Wall SC 600 IF IC In Floor In Ceiling Woofer Two 6 5 active drivers 12 9 7 piston diameter subwoofer Two 12 5 x 3 passive radiators Frequency Response 37 120Hz 25 120Hz Overall 3 dB 23 250 Hz 34 180 Hz 15 200 Hz 24 9 120 Hz Magnet Structure 64 oz 4 Ibs each 56 oz active 128 oz 8 Ibs total 3 5 Ibs 2 4 layer copper coil 2 5 4 layer copper coil Dimensions H W D 18 6 x 16 5 x 4 3 9 x 14 x 32 inc feet amp grille 47 2 x 42 x 11 cm 23 x 35 6 x 81 3 cm excludes grilles mounting tabs etc Allow 1 2 extra inches in depth for wire Passive radiator design Slotted bass reflex enclosure Warranty Five years drivers parts and labor Five years drivers parts and labor North America Shipping Weight 22 lbs 9 Kg 40 Ibs 18 Kg approx WWW VELODYNE COM SC GOOD Amplifier User s Manual 16
28. vers two 12 5 x 3 oval passive radiators with ribbed rubber surround High excursion rubber surrounds on both active and passive drivers 2 4 layer copper Frequency Response 30 120Hz 3 dB 4 ohm impedance SC 600 IF IC In Floor In Ceiling 12 9 7 piston diameter subwoofer 2 5 4 layer copper Dversized spider for linearity at high excursion High excursion rubber surround Freguency Response 25 120Hz 3 dB 4 ohm impedance Note The SC 600 IW and the SC 600 IF IC must be driven with either the SC 600D or the SC 602 amplifier Use of any other power source voids the warranty SETUP CHECKLIST Be sure to do the following to ensure the best performance from your subwoofer 0 5 If possible optimize the placement of the subwoofer s in the listening area See page 10 of the User s Manual Install and wire the subwoofer per the instructions on pages 3 8 Select the proper model per the instructions on page 10 Select the proper volume level See page 4 Be sure the low pass crossover is set correctly See pages 8 9 Be sure to equalize the subwoofer using the microphone and Auto EQ feature See page 11 Be sure to set the phase control on the remote See page 11 Select the correct preset for the source material See page 13 Your new Velodyne subwoofer system provides for a number of installation options Read all the installation information be
29. vicing to gualified 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 Lightning For added protection for the product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Attachments Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer 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 Climates This product can be used in tropical or moderate climates CAUTION To prevent electrical shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully inserted WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture WWW VELODYNE COM SC 600D Amplifier User s Manual i TABLE OF CONTENTS EON o AA A A m E GR 1 Product Features 2 444 20 a uv east SES 1 SC 600D Subwoofer Amplifier s 24 motes Kary SA E a kake ees 1 SC 600 IW SC 600 IF IC
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