Velodyne DLS-5000R Subwoofer
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1. DLS R Series INACTIVE SERIAL LABEL R L am HIGH Pass Jy CROSSOVER SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT Figure 1 DLS 3500R DLS 3750R and DLS 4000R Rear Panel Connections LOW PASS S CROSSOVER uP eo DLS R Series ins DOWN 6 POWER ON AUTO ON OFF ACTIVE af INACTIVE OO SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT LFE SERIAL LABEL VELODYNE ACOUSTICS INC Figure 2 DLS 5000R Rear Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections Figure 1 shows the connections on the rear panel of the DLS 3500R DLS 3750R and DLS 4000R Figure 2 shows the connections on the rear panel of the DLS 5000R Following are brief descriptions of the connections described in Figures 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 to balance the output from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system This control should be set to achieve similar volume level from between both the main speakers and subwoofer When pressing volume up or down the speed at which the power light blinks indicates subwoofer volume the faster the blinking the louder the unit plays After the volume blinking stops the unit will blink o2. 500R 21x 18 4 x 20 75 52 5 x 46 x 52 40 x 37 5 x 44 45 x 37 5 x 47 5 37 5 x 30 x 39 23Hz 120Hz 3 dB 25Hz 120Hz 3 dB 28Hz 120Hz 3 dB Frequency Response T 2 2 wn gt amp S z ts ao D o e N L S 5 N 3 High Pass Crossover 40Hz 120Hz 12 dB octave 24 dB ultimate Low Pass Crossover 1000 watts Dynamic 400 watts Dynamic 160 watts RMS power 175 watts RMS power 200 watts RMS power 375 watts Dynamic 350 watts Dynamic 1000 watts RMS power 15 forward firing 12 forward firing 10 forward firing 8 forward firing 15 2 5 four layer copper 2 four layer copper 2 four layer copper 2 two layer copper Voice Coil Line level and speaker level Line level and speaker level Two years parts and labor Warranty Shipping Weight FOR YOUR RECORDS Date Puchased 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 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 us
3. Velodyne DLS R Series e DLS 3500R e DLS 3750R e DLS 4000R e DLS 5000R User s Manual DSP Controlled Home Theater Subwoofer CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ae 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 lighting 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 m p ompa 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Read Instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read before the subwoofer is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the subwoofer and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The subwoofer should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool or the like Carts and Stands The subwoofer sho
4. commended by the manufacturer Nonuse Periods The power cord of the subwoofer should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled onto the enclosure Damage Requiring Service The subwoofer should be serviced by qualified service personnel when The power supply cord or plug has been damaged Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the subwoofer The subwoofer has been exposed to rain The subwoofer does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance i The subwoofer has been dropped or damaged Servicing The user should not attempt to service the subwoofer beyond what is described in the operating instructions 9295p All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne Distortion Limiting System Remote DLS R subwoofer This system represents the state of the art in low frequency reproduction Read and follow the instructions below to insure safe and proper system operation Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open speaker enclosure oramp chassis cover Please observe all warnings on the equipment itself There are no user serviceable parts inside Please refer all service questi
5. e 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 au thorized service representative 3 VELODYNE is not responsible for damage caused by accidents abuse misuse natural or personal disaster or unauthorized modification The VELODYNE products are not in tended 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 Prod
6. in on off for the unit This switch should be set to position 1 for on up O for off down 7 A Word About Your Receiver s Crossover and the DLS R Crossover Your Velodyne DLS R subwoofer is designed to operate using the full range audio signal for input when using the built in crossover controlled by the dial on the back panel Many home theater processors receivers Dolby Digital DTS THX have a subwoofer out jack that performs this same function and are designed to be used with a powered subwoofer In these installations you may want to bypass the crossover in either the processor or the Velodyne subwoofer In some cases you may want to use BOTH crossovers To do this you can use both your processor s crossover and the one internal to the Velodyne sub You should stagger the frequencies i e 120 Hz subwoofer 80 Hz processor for best results To bypass the subwoofer s internal crossover when the unit is being fed a low pass signal from another crossover simply locate the 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 Interconnect Cables When i
7. nstalling 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 8 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 cen
8. ofer may be left on continuously without any problems If you plan to leave the unit unused for an extended period of time we recommend that you turn off the unit by the master power switch on the rear panel Troubleshooting and Service Before seeking service for your subwoofer please re check all systems Following is a simple troubleshooting guide to assist you 1 Verify that the unit is plugged in and power outlet used is active Is the power switch on Is unit receiving an input signal from your source Have all controls on subwoofer volume crossover phase etc been properly set 5 If unit has been running at high levels one of the protection circuits may be engaged 6 Has the built in amplifier overheated AON 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 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 cabinet or circuitry is physically damaged Aw Thank You for Purchasing a Velodyne 14 DLS 5000R DLS 4000R DLS 3750R SPECIFICATIONS DLS 3
9. ons on your remote PRESETS There are 4 presets consisting of Movies R amp B Rock Jazz Classical and Games As a presetis 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 11 Jazz Classical The tightest cleanest lowest distortion Each preset has its own characteristics with respect to subsonic bass filter volume differential and a single EQ in order to optimize the Games Maximum loudness available for the impact listening mode for the preset of video games The following table shows the settings for the various presets The following table indicates musical style and which preset is recommended for it Subsonic Filter EQ Frequency EQ Level Volume Frequency Differential MUSICAL STYLE SUGGESTED PRESET Movies R amp B Rock Action Adventure Movies Movies Jazz Classical Country Rock R amp B Rock Reference Country Soft Jazz Classical Games Folk Jazz Classical Indie Music R amp B Rock T Spa ae RESTORE DEFAULTS There is a feature that allows you to restore Rock R amp B Rock E default settings for your DLS R subwoofer By pressing presets in Alternative Rock Jazz Classical ag EXACTLY the following order on the rem
10. ons to your authorized Velodyne dealer Prior to Installation Please unpack the system carefully Remove all staples used to seal the carton as they can scratch the cabinet Please save the carton and all packaging materials for future use Record the serial number in the space provided on the warranty card for future reference Product Features and Controls e DSP controlled e 4 selectable presets for customized listening mode e Night mode setting e Mute control e Built in 160 watt RMS power amplifier DLS 3500R e Built in 185 watt RMS power amplifier DLS 3750R e Built in 200 watt RMS power amplifier DLS 4000R e Built in 1000 watt RMS power amplifier DLS 5000R e Adjustable 40 to 120 Hz low pass crossover with Subwoofer Direct setting e Speaker level inputs and outputs e 85 Hz high pass crossover e Line level inputs e Signal sensing auto turn on off with bypass option e Variable volume control e Selectable phase control 0 90 180 or 270 degrees e Dual staggered low pass crossover 12 dB octave initial 24 dB octave ultimate YS a e Anti clipping circuit e Over excursion protection e Slot loaded design Installation Your new subwoofer system provides for a number of installation options Read all the installation information below in order to determine which installation option is best for your system Remember to perform all installation procedures with system power turned off Velodyne
11. ote the unit s power light Blues Jazz Classical eee f ee will blink three times indicating that you have restored defaults Broadway and Vocalists Jazz Classical Children s Music Jazz Classical ee 1 Movies Christian and Gospel Jazz Classical 2 R amp B Rock Classic Rock R amp B Rock f 3 Jazz Classical Classical Jazz Classical 4 Gam Dance and DJ R amp B Rock 5 a ae Hard Rock and Metal R amp B Rock ANES 6 Jazz Classical Latin Music R amp B Rock 7 R amp B Rock Miscellaneous Jazz Classical i 8 Movies Movies Non Action Adventure Jazz Classical New Age Jazz Classical Opera and Vocal Jazz Classical R amp B R amp B Rock Rap and Hip Hop R amp B Rock Soundtracks R amp B Rock or Jazz Classical 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 Video Games Games 12 13 Care of Your Subwoofer Do not use any harsh detergents or chemicals to clean the cabinet Abrasives detergents or cleaning solutions will damage the finish on the cabinet We recommend using a damp cloth to clean the front back and sides Use a soft cloth with a good quality furniture polish to clean the hand rubbed black lacquer painted top During normal conditions the subwo
12. 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 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 50 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 ma
13. ter of your room 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 1 to 2 feet from your TV to the subwoofer will be adequate to avoid any magnetic interference Caution This subwoofer has electronics built into the cabinet Do not place the cabinet next to sources of heat such as furnace registers radiators etc Do not place the unit near sources of excessive moisture such as evaporative coolers humidifiers etc The power cord should be routed in such a way that it will not be walked on pinched or compressed in any way that could result in damaging the insulation or wire This section addresses day to day usage of your DLS R subwoofer Remote Control Figure 3 shows the remote control enabling you to easily choose whatever listening mode you desire POWER vure lt gt oe VOLUME ast dt ap R gt 9 0600 movies R amp B J ROCK CLASSICAL CAMES Figure 3 Remote Display POWER This button forces your DLS R unit into standby mode The woofer will not play and the LED will turn off The unit will remain in this mode until the POWER button is pressed again To fully deactivate i e power down the unit turn off the power switch on the back panel MUTE This button mutes the subwoofer The light on the subwoofer
14. thout strain 7 SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT Terminals Connect these input terminals to the speaker output terminals of your amplifier or receiver If you use this method of connection when you go to the receiver speaker set up menu make sure you select the large speaker option 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 RCA Phono type INPUT jacks when connecting your subwoofer to a pre amp signal processor or line level crossover The SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT jacks connect directly to the speaker outputs of an integrated amplifier or receiver Your amplifier section will notice no additional loading effects when you use these inputs because of their high impedance Note Donotuse 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
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16. uld be used only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer Wall or Ceiling Mounting The subwoofer should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The subwoofer should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the subwoofer should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Heat The subwoofer should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other subwoofers that produce heat Power Sources The subwoofer should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the subwoofer Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point at which they exit from the subwoofer Caution To prevent electrical shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully inserted Attention Pour eviter les chocs electriques introduire lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond Cleaning The subwoofer should be cleaned only as re
17. ut the actual volume number Slower blinks representtens and faster blinks represent ones So for example if the volume were set at 34 after the rapid blinking stopped you would observe three slow blinks followed by four faster blinks indicating a volume of 34 Note Volume is also controllable by using the supplied remote when defaults are restored The default is 35 out of 100 AUTO ON OFF Switch Use this switch to select between auto on active and constant on inactive operation 3 4 LINE OUTPUT Connect these jacks to the LINE IN preamp input to use the DLS R 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 R and L 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 wi
18. will blink slowly if the unit is muted To unmute the subwoofer press the MUTE button again 10 PHASE These buttons allow you to optimize the subwoofer performance for the location and your listening position Select the switch position at which you hear the most bass The light will blink according to the following schedule 0 degrees 1 blink 90 degrees 2 blinks 180 degrees 3 blinks 270 degrees 4 blinks LIGHT If you wish you can deactivate the blue front panel lights on your DLS 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 orto 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 Conirol 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 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 butt
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