Velodyne Acoustics CHT-15R User's Manual
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1. 000 VRP 1 200 VX Series VX 10 230V DD Series DD 10 DD 12 DD 15 DD 18 Digital Drive 1812 Signature Edition CHT R Series CHT 8R CHT 10R CHT 12R CHT 15R SMS 1 SPL 800i SPL R Series SPL 800R SPL 1000R SPL 1200R SPL 1500R SubGontrator Series SC 1250 8 SC 10 SC 12 SC 15 SC IW 4 504 WWW VELODYNE COM CHT R User s Manual 15 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 Cir 63 CHTR Rev D WWW VELODYNE COM CHT R User s Manual2. approximately 15 minutes it will shut down and go into standby mode As soon as a signal is present again the subwoofer will immediately turn itself back on With the Auto On Off switch set to INACTIVE the auto on off feature is bypassed The subwoofer will remain on until the power switch is turned off WARNING If the Sub Out channel signal level from your receiver is too weak this feature will not operate properly See Volume Control section above WWW VELODYNE COM CHT R User s Manual 4 4 LINE OUTPUT Connect these jacks to the LINE IN preamp input to use the CHT H s internal high pass crossover See below for a more detailed explanation of this crossover 5 LINE INPUT LFE Input Connect these jacks to the LINE OUT preamp output LFE output or subwoofer output jacks of your receiver processor If using the LFE output from your receiver or processor plug the single cable into the L LFE input or for more signal use a Y connector and feed the signal into both and inputs 6 HIGH PASS CROSSOVER Switch This switch selects the frequency for the high pass crossover This crossover is functional on both line and speaker level outputs Smaller speakers with limited low frequency output may perform better using the higher 100 Hz setting that will reduce the low frequencies sent to them Larger speakers with greater low frequency output may be able to handle the 80 Hz setting without strain 7 SPEAKER LEVEL INPU
3. installation option is best for your system Remember to perform all installation procedures with system power turned off LOW PASS CROSSOVER CHT R Series DOWN MS Velodyne Q ACTIVE AUTO ON OFF INACTIVE SERIAL R L VELODYNE ACOUSTICS INC OUTPUT Ta ER d d THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION A INPUT DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR DOUBLE INSULATION WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS 100 Hz HIGH PASS CROSSOVER SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT LEFT SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT Figure 1 CHT H Hear Panel Connections WWW VELODYNE COM CHT R User s Manual e SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT 000G Figure 2 CHT 15R Rear Panel Connections WWW VELODYNE COM CHT R User s Manual 3 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Figure 1 shows the connections on the rear panel of the CHT 8H CHT 10R and CHT 12H Figure 2 shows the connections on the rear panel of the CHT 15H Following are brief descriptions of the connections described in Figure 1 and 2 More detail on these connections can be found on the next page 1 LOW PASS CROSSOVER Use this knob to select the high frequency range at which you wish to cut off the signal to the subwoofer When the knob is turned all the way to the left the Subwoofer Direct feature is invoked and the subwoofer plays all frequencies up to 200 Hz 2 VOLUME Control This control allows you t
4. sets of center LED blinks If the LED blinks 3 times pauses then blinks 6 times this means that the volume is set at 36 The volume range is from 1 to 99 Note The volume can also be adjusted via the buttons on the back panel of the subwoofer These buttons have the same effect as pressing the up and down volume buttons on your remote WARNING Some manufacturers preset their receivers with the Sub Out channel signal at a minimum level 6 is very important to verify that your receiver Sub Out channel is set to the same output 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 work properly PRESETS There are four presets consisting of Movies R amp B Rock Jazz Classical and Games As a preset is chosen the light flashes the corresponding number of times The presets provide the following characteristics for bass reproduction Movies Maximum output and impact for explosions and other action adventure movie content R amp B Rock Provides the driving bass found in today s rock music Jazz Classical The tightest cleanest lowest distortion bass Games Maximum loudness available for the impact of video games WWW VELODYNE COM CHT R User s Manual 9 The following table indicates musica
5. 000 watts Dynamic Class A B 160 watts RMS 185 watts RMS 200 watts RMS 1000 watts RMS Class D for power power power power CHT 15R Shipping Weight approx 44 15 20 kg 55 Ibs 25 kg 61 Ibs 28 kg 75 Ibs 34 kg WWW VELODYNE COM CHT R User s Manual 13 FOR YOUR RECORDS Date Puchased Dealer Serial NOTE Please complete and return your warranty card within ten 10 days or Register ON It s faster and easier www velodyne com LIMITED WARRANTY VELODYNE ACOUSTICS Inc VELODYNE warrants all electronics and 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 service representative VELODYNE is not responsible for damage caused by accidents abuse misuse natural or personal disaste
6. CHT R SERIES CHT 8R CHT 10R CHT 12R CHT 15R USER S MANUAL DSP Controlled Home Theater Subwoofer 7 Velodyne CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT CAUTION WWW VELODYNE COM CHT R User s Manual i TABLE CONTENTS Congratulations nA iere ann ecard ee ud ce aee CR E 1 Installati n emus woke eet Osea ue a A ds e Rear Panel Connections REX E AREE EINE X qe us 4 Rear Panel Connections Detailed Explanation o interconnect Cables E eoo Ron COUR nod d d af 7 158862 ons poche a ere a RI aha RU Sl Eee Pek S 8 Care of Your Subwoofer 11 Troubleshooting and Service 128 eo dede des ahh ene pum ia dim dcs 13 Other Velodyne s ENERO ERE EGO px ele ura de d 15 WWW VELODYNE COM CHT R User s Manual ii CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne Classic Home Theater CHT R subwoofer This system represents the state of the art in low frequency reproduction Read and follow the instructions below to insure safe and proper system operation Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture To avoid e
7. T Terminals Connect these input terminals to the speaker output terminals of your amplifier or receiver If you use this method of connection when you go to the receiver speaker set up menu make sure you select the large speaker option 8 SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT Terminals Sends a crossed over speaker level signal to the front speakers See below for a more detailed explanation of this crossover REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS DETAILED EXPLANATION Your new subwoofer is equipped with both speaker level and line level inputs Use the HCA Phono type INPUT jacks when connecting your subwoofer to a pre amp signal processor or line level crossover The SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT jacks connect directly to the speaker outputs of an integrated amplifier or receiver Your amplifier section will notice no additional loading effects when you use these inputs because of their high impedance Note Do not use both the RCA Phono INPUT connections and SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT connections simultaneously Low Pass Crossover Both sets of inputs sum the left and right channels together and the resulting signal is passed through an adjustable low pass crossover before being amplified The crossover control allows you to adjust the upper limit of the subwoofer s frequency response from 40 to 120 Hz The subwoofer s response will begin rolling off above the frequency you set this control to You should set the crossover frequency to obtain a smooth and se
8. The light on the subwoofer will blink slowly if the unit is muted To unmute the subwoofer press the MUTE button again PHASE These buttons allow you to optimize the subwoofer performance for the location and your listening position Select the switch position at which you hear the most bass The light will blink according to the following schedule O degrees blink 90 degrees 2 blinks 180 degrees 3 blinks 270 degrees 4 blinks WWW VELODYNE COM CHT R User s Manual 8 LIGHT you wish you can deactivate the power light on your CHT R unit To do this press the LIGHT button on your remote The light will turn off To reactivate the light press the LIGHT button again NIGHT Night mode limits the maximum output of the subwoofer for later night listening or to be more considerate of close neighbors Press the night button to turn the night mode feature on or off Night mode when active is indicated by the reduced intensity of the light VOLUME CONTROL This control allows you to balance the output from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system This control should be set to achieve similar volume level from between both the main speakers and subwoofer When pressing volume up or down the speed at which the power light blinks indicates subwoofer volume the faster the blinking the louder the unit plays Slower blinks represent tens and faster blinks represent ones After the volume is changed up or down there will also be 2
9. amless 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 WWW VELODYNE COM CHT R User s Manual 5 Subwoofer Direct Subwoofer Direct is a setting on the low pass crossover knob and will allow frequencies up to 200 Hz into the subwoofer See below for a more detailed explanation of this feature Speaker Level Output Line Level Output When connected in this fashion your satellite speakers will be crossed over at 80 Hz This removes the lower bass from your satellites enabling them to do a better job reproducing high frequencies and giving your receiver s amp more headroom up to 5096 more power You may also connect your satellites directly to your receiver or amplifier along with the subwoofer if you wish to bypass this crossover Caution To avoid damage to your main amplifier be sure to maintain correct polarity when making all connections Red positive to red and black negative to black Be sure that all connections are tight and that there are no loose strands or frayed wires Power Switch The master power switch is located on the lower right half of the unit This rocker style switch is the main on off for the unit Thi
10. l style and which preset is recommended for it Action Adventure Movies Movies Country Rock R amp B Rock Country Soft Jazz Classical Folk Jazz Classical Indie Music R amp B Rock Pop R amp B Rock Rock R amp B Rock Alternative Rock Jazz Classical Blues Jazz Classical Broadway and Vocalists Jazz Classical Children s Music Jazz Classical Christian and Gospel Jazz Classical Classic Rock R amp B Rock Classical Jazz Classical Dance and DJ R amp B Rock Hard Rock and Metal R amp B Rock Latin Music R amp B Rock Miscellaneous Jazz Classical Movies Non Action Adventure Jazz Classical New Age Jazz Classical Opera and Vocal Jazz Classical H amp B H amp B Rock Rap and Hip Hop R amp B Rock Soundtracks R amp B Rock or Jazz Classical Video Games Games WWW VELODYNE COM CHT R User s Manual 10 Each preset has its own characteristics with respect to subsonic filter volume differential and a single equalizer EQ in order to optimize the listening mode for the preset The following table shows the settings for various presets Subsonic Filter EG Volume Frequency Frequency Differential Jazz Classical 24 Hz Reference RESTORE DEFAULTS This feature allows you to restore default settings for your Subwoofer By pressing Presets in EXACTLY the following order on the remote the unit s power light will blink three times indicating that you have restored defaul
11. lectrical 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 Please save the carton and all packaging materials for future use Record the serial number in the space provided on the warranty card for future reference Product Features and Controls DSP controlled Four selectable presets for customized listening mode Night mode setting e Mute control Built in 160 watt RMS power amplifier CHT 8R Built in 185 watt RMS power amplifier CHT 10R Built in 200 watt RMS power amplifier CHT 12R Built in 1000 watt RMS power amplifier CHT 15R e Adjustable 40 to 120 Hz low pass crossover with Subwoofer Direct setting SpeakerJevel inputs and outputs 85 Hz high pass crossover Line level inputs Signal sensing auto turn on off with bypass option Variable volume control e Selectable phase control 90 180 or 270 degrees Dual staggered low pass crossover 12 dB octave initial 24 dB octave ultimate Anti clipping circuit Over excursion protection Slot loaded design WWW VELODYNE COM CHT R User s Manual 1 INSTALLATION Your new subwoofer system provides for a number of installation options Read all the installation information below in order to determine which
12. lling your new Velodyne subwoofer using the line level connections you should always use shielded phono cables There are many decent 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 When using speaker level connections use a quality speaker cable that mates well with the connectors 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 Placement True subwoofers operate at extremely low frequencies which are primarily omni directional While it is recommended that the subwoofers be placed on the same plane as the satellite speakers room and system conditions often dictate otherwise Keep in mind that frequency response and output level can be drastically influenced by placement depending on the acoustic properties of your listening room Typically the optimum location for a subwoofer is in a front corner of your listening room This location will usually offer the greatest output levels and optimum low frequency extension The worst location for a subwoofer is typically far away from any walls close to the center of your roo
13. m and near an opening or door way Avoid these locations when possible When using a pair of Velodyne subwoofers in stereo it is preferable to place each subwoofer near the satellite of the same channel Typically a minimum distance of one to two feet from your TV to the subwoofer wil be adequate to avoid any magnetic interference Caution This subwoofer has electronics built into the cabinet Do not place the cabinet next to sources of heat such as furnace registers radiators etc Do not place the unit near sources of excessive moisture such as evaporative coolers humidifiers etc The power cord should be routed in such a way that it will not be walked on pinched or compressed in any way that could result in damaging the insulation or wire WWW VELODYNE COM CHT R User s Manual 7 USAGE This section addresses day to day usage of your CHT R subwoofer Remote Control Figure 3 shows the remote control enabling you to easily choose whatever listening mode you desire XC o VOLUME PRESETS R amp B JAZZ MOVES ROCK CLASSICAL CAMES Figure 3 Hemote Display POWER This button forces your CHT R unit into standby mode The woofer will not play and the LED will turn off The unit will remain in this mode until the POWER button is pressed again To fully deactivate i e power down the unit turn off the power switch on the back panel MUTE This button mutes the subwoofer
14. o balance the output from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system This control should be set to achieve similar volume level from between both the main speakers and subwoofer When pressing volume up or down the speed at which the power light blinks indicates subwoofer volume the faster the blinking the louder the unit plays After the volume is changed up or down there will also be 2 sets of center LED blinks Slower blinks represent tens and faster blinks represent ones If the LED blinks 3 times pauses then blinks 6 times this means that the volume is set at 36 The volume range is from 1 to 99 Note Volume is also controllable by using the supplied remote when defaults are restored The default is 35 out of 100 WARNING Some manufacturers preset their receivers with the Sub Out channel signal at a minimum level It is very important to verify that your receiver Sub Out channel is set to the same output 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 work properly 3 AUTO ON OFF Switch The Auto On Off feature allows the subwoofer to turn itself off when not in use With the Auto On Off switch set to ACTIVE the subwoofer will monitor its input and if there is no signal present for
15. on circuits may be engaged Has the built in amplifier overheated Has the power button been depressed on the remote Is the remote non responsive We recommend replacing the batteries in the remote 0210 gt 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 will return upon cooling but you may be required to turn the power off and then on again to reset the unit The following conditions require service by a qualified technician 1 The power cord has become damaged 2 The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance 3 The unit has been exposed to water 4 Some part of the cabinet or circuitry is physically damaged Thank You for Purchasing a Velodyne WWW VELODYNE COM CHT R User s Manual 192 SPECIFICATIONS CHT 8R CHT 10R CHT 12R CHT 15R Cabinet H W D 15 x 12 x 15 75 16 x 15 x 17 75 48 x 15 x 19 21 x 18 4 x 20 75 cm 37 5 x 30 x 39 40 x 37 5 x 44 45 x 37 5 x 47 5 52 5 x 46 x 52 Frequency 35 Hz 140 Hz 28 Hz 140 Hz 25 Hz 140 Hz 23 Hz 140 Hz Response 3dB 3dB 3dB 3dB High Pass Crossover Hz 100 Hz 6dB octave slope Low Pass Croesover 40 Hz 120 Hz 12dB octave 24dB ultimate Amplifier 350 watts Dynamic 375 watts Dynamic 400 watts Dynamic 1
16. r 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 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 CHT R User s Manual 14 OTHER VELODYNE PRODUCTS DD Series DD 10 DD 12 DD 15 DD 18 Digital Drive 1812 Signature Edition DLS R Series DLS 3500R DLS 3750R DLS 4000R DLS 5000R DPS Series DPS 10 DPS 12 MiniVee SMS 1 SPL R Series SPL 800R SPL 1000R SPL 1200H SPL 1500R SubGontrator Series SC 1250 SC 8 SC 10 SC 12 SC 15 SC IW SC IF SC IC VRP Series VRP 1
17. s switch should be set to position 1 for on up O for off down A Word About Your Receiver s Crossover and the CHT R Crossover Your Velodyne CHT R subwoofer is designed to operate using the full range audio signal for input when using the built in crossover controlled by the dial on the back panel Many home theater processors receivers Dolby Digital DTS THX have a subwoofer out jack that performs this same function and are designed to be used with a powered subwoofer In these installations you may want to bypass the crossover in either the processor or the Velodyne subwoofer In some cases you may want to use BOTH crossovers To do this you can use both your processor s crossover and the one internal to the Velodyne sub You should stagger the frequencies i e 120 Hz subwoofer Hz processor for best results To bypass the subwoofer s internal crossover when the unit is being fed a low pass signal from another crossover simply locate the knob marked LOW PASS CROSSOVER on the rear panel of the subwoofer and turn it counterclockwise to the DIRECT position This will eliminate the internal crossover from the signal path Note If not using an external crossover you should use the built in crossover for optimal performance When using a single RCA sub out from the processor it does not matter which line level input L R is used WWW VELODYNE COM CHT R User s Manual 6 INTERCONNECT CABLES When insta
18. ts Movies RGB Rock Jazz Classical Games Games Jazz Classical R amp B Rock Movies When you press the presets in the above order the power light will blink three times indicating that you have restored defaults The default preset is Jazz Classical and the unit s volume is reset to level 35 out of 100 CARE OF YOUR SUBWOOFER Do not use any harsh detergents or chemicals to clean the cabinet Abrasives detergents or cleaning solutions will damage the finish on the cabinet We recommend using a damp cloth to clean the front back and sides Use a soft cloth with a good quality furniture polish to clean the hand rubbed black lacquer painted top During normal conditions the subwoofer may be left on continuously without any problems If you plan to leave the unit unused for an extended period of time we recommend that you turn off the unit by the master power switch on the rear panel WWW VELODYNE COM CHT R User s Manual 11 TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE Before seeking service for your subwoofer please re check all systems Following is a simple troubleshooting guide to assist you Verify that the unit is plugged in and power outlet used is active Is the power switch on 15 unit receiving an input signal from your source Have all controls on subwoofer volume crossover phase etc been properly set unit has been running at high levels one of the protecti
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