Simplicity ZT2561F Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. receiver with pre amp level outputs 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 Note You do not need to connect both the left and right LINE LEVEL inputs from a single source such as the LFE out on your receiver processor These inputs are summed together and simply connecting one will provide the same amount of signal to the sub as if you had used a Y connector and connected both If using the SPEAKER 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 SPEAKER LEVEL connections simultaneously continued 4 i Caution 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 amplifier 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 2 or 3 graduations from min2. 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 Topreventelectrical 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 recommended by the manufacturer Nonuse Periods The power cord of the subwoofer should be unplugged fr
3. ER VOLYME Velodyne VRP Series 8 203436 c us WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE SERIAL LABEL CAUTION RISK ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR VELODYNE ACOUSTICS INC use nsutarion WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS MORGAN HILL CA SUBWOOFER REAR PANEL Figure 2a Line Level Subwoofer Connection Diagram continued 8 iS SUBWOOFER OUTPUT JACK AMPLIFIER LOW PASS CROSSOVER e 80Hz RED STANDI GREEN ON 50Hz 200Hz SUBWOOFER Velodyne i AUDIO APPARATUS 68BM 203436 WARNING REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ars SERIAL 4 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTAIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR VELODNE ACOUSTICS ING DOUBLE ULATION WEN SERVICING VSE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS MORGAN HILL CA SUBWOOFER REAR PANEL RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER LEFT FRONT SPEAKER Figure 2b Speaker Level Subwoofer Connection Diagram Interconnect Cables When installing your new Velodyne subwoofer using the line level connections you should always use shielded phono cables There are many high quality cables available today Itis recommended that you keep the length of cable as short as possible to avoid any potential noise probl
4. Velodyne VRP 1000 and VRP 1200 User s Manual Home Theater Subwoofer CAUTION 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 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 Oreo D 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 shouldbe used only with a cartor stand recommended by the manufacturer Wall or Ceiling Mounting The
5. d 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 made to any component of the system by anyone other than a VELODYNE factory autho rized 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 VELODYNE product warranty is limited to units that are purchased from authorized VELODYNE dealers and finalized within authorized dealer locations 5 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 au
6. e storing the subwoofer in any other position for an extended period of time may result in damage to the unit not covered by warranty Your VRP subwoofer is magnetically shielded to reduce the amount of stray magnetic energy emitted from the speaker s motor structure This greatly increases flexibility when placing the unit close to video 3 I monitors as there is very little stray magnetism Certain types of televisions are particularly sensitive to stray magnetic fields If your television produces distorted colors after installing your subwoofer simply increase the distance between your television and the subwoofer until normal color and operation is returned Your new Velodyne subwoofer like any good speaker system requires proper positioning within the listening space to provide maximum performance Improperly placed speakers may degrade the sound quality and reduce your listening pleasure Depending on the size and type of furnishings in the room perfect placement may not be possible Finding the best location for your environment will likely require some experimentation We suggest you experiment with the location during setup to find what sounds best to you when seated in your typical listening position 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
7. ems 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 typically not required Extremely large gauge wire may not properly fit in the binding posts 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 is protected against 1 Overheating the amplifier 2 Excessive drop in power line voltage 10 If either of the above should happen you should reduce the volume setti
8. es 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 11 SPECIFICATIONS 0 VRP 1200 Cabinet Design Bass reflex with Bass reflex with built in power amplifier built in power amplifier Frequency response 35 Hz 140 Hz 29 Hz 140 Hz 3 dB 3 dB Crossover frequency 50 200 Hz 50 200 Hz variable variable Max output power 165 watts Dynamic 195 watts Dynamic 115 watts RMS Power 130 watts RMS Power Phase 0 or 180 1 2K ohm for SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT terminals 65K ohm for LINE INPUT jacks Sensitivity Speaker Level 1 6V 1 6V Line 230 mV 230 mV Speaker 10 12 8 2 piston diameter 9 8 piston diameter Power PowerSupply 0 120V 60 Hz AC Cabinet H W D 15 x 12 x 16 75 16 5 x 14 5 x 19 75 cm 37 5 x 30 x 41 88 41 25 x 36 25 x 49 38 Weight approx 35 16 Kg 60 Ibs 27 Kg Specifications are subject to change without notice 12 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 easier www velodyne com LIMITED WARRANTY VELODYNE ACOUSTICS Inc VELODYNE warrants all powered subwoofers for a perio
9. es the lower bass from your amplifier and speakers enabling them to do a better job reproducing high frequencies By utilizing this method you will have a bi amplified system gaining improved power and headroom for your system Receiver Processor Subwoofer Outputs The Velodyne subwoofer is designed to operate using the full range audio signal for input when using the built in crossover Many home theater processors receivers Dolby Digital DTS 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 VRP 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 page 8 and 9 for connection diagrams 7 E SUBWOOFER OUTPUT JACK AMPLIFIER LOW PASS CROSSOVER 80 Hz RED STAND GREEN ON SPEAKER LEVEL 50Hz 200Hz SUBWOOF
10. imum 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 07180 This control allows you to reverse the phase of the subwoofer s output signal 180 to correct for any possible mismatch and resulting cancellation 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 low frequency output The correct position will have a greater amount of apparent low frequency output Auto Turn on Function The subwoofer will turn itself on automatically when an audio signal is present If no signal is p
11. ng 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 Troubleshooting and Service If you should experience a problem with the operation of your subwoofer please check all of the following before seeking service Following is a simple troubleshooting guide to assist you 1 Verify that the unit is plugged in the power outlet is active and is supplying proper voltage 2 Is unit receiving an input signal from your source 3 Have all controls on subwoofer volume crossover phase etc been properly set 4 Ifunit has been running at high levels for an extended period of time one of the protection circuits may be engaged e 15 the built in amplifier extremely hot to the touch Is your power line voltage sagging such as when there other devices on the same circuit drawing lots of power 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 The following conditions require service by a qualified technician 1 The power cord has become damaged 2 Theunit do
12. om 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 a power supply cord or plug has been damaged b Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the subwoofer subwoofer has been exposed to rain 0 subwoofer does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance subwoofer has been dropped or damaged Servicing The user should not attempt to service the subwoofer beyond what is described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne Rear Port VRP 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 cared for Read and follow this instruction manual to insure safe and proper system connection and operation Caution Please observe the following instructions to insure safe and proper sys tem 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 s
13. peaker 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 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 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 Asingle driver consisting of either 10 8 2 piston diameter subwoofer with 2 0 high temp voice coil and 40 ounce motor structure or 12 9 8 piston diameter subwoofer with 2 0 high temp voice coil and 40 ounce motor structure e Adjustable 50 to 200 Hz low pass crossover with a 12 dB octave slope Line level RCA inputs e Speaker level inputs and outputs with spring loaded terminals continued 2 Signal sensing auto turn on off Variable volume control e Selectable phase control 0 or 1809 Frequency response of 36 120 Hz 3 dB Green power on Red power standby mode indicator LED Prepare for Installation Your new Velodyne subwoofer provides for a number of installation options Read all the installation information below in order
14. resent for approximately 8 minutes the unit will switch to standby mode Red LED While in standby mode your subwoofer will draw very minimal power LOW PASS Velodyne VRP Series meagre SERIAL VELODYNE ACOUSTICS INC MORGAN HILL CA Figure 1 VRP Rear Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections Figure 1 shows the connections on the rear panel of the VRP Following are brief descriptions of the connections described in Figure 1 More detail of these connections can be found below 1 SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT terminals Connect these input terminals to the speaker output terminals of your amplifier or receiver 2 SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT terminals The speaker level signal to the front speakers is output from these terminals 3 LINE INPUT jacks Connect these jacks to the LINE OUT jacks of the amplifier continued 6 im 4 LOW PASS CROSSOVER Use this knob to select the high frequency range at which you wish to cut off the signal to the subwoofer 5 Power indicator Red Unit is in standby mode Green Unit is in operation mode automatically turns to STANDBY mode if no signal for 8 min 6 PHASE switch Select the switch position at which you hear a louder bass sound 7 VOLUME LEVEL knob Use this knob to adjust the output level of the subwoofer Crossovers Speaker level Connections When installed in this fashion the satellite speakers will be crossed over at 80 Hz This remov
15. thorized 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 Other Velodyne Subwoofer Products Digital Drive 1812 Signature Edition HGS X Series HGS 10X Digital Drive Series HGS 12X DD 10 HGS 15X DD 12 PD 15 Deco System DHEIS Deco System Deco Satellites SPL Series Il SPL 800 Series II SPL 1000 Series II DPS Series SPL 1200 Series II DPS 10 DPS 12 DLS Series DLS 3500 VX 10 DLS 3750 DLS 4000 Not only was the little Velodyne the best small sub I ve ever used it was one of the very best subs I ve used John Potis SoundStage April 2002 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 Printed on recycled paper 63 VRP1012 RevA 28FEB04
16. to deter mine which installation option is best for your system Remember to perform all installation procedures with system power turned off to prevent possible damage Placement True subwoofers operate at extremely low frequencies that are pri marily 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 Typically the opti mum location for a subwoofer is tucked away in a 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 and close to the center of your room Avoid these locations when possible When using a pair of Velodyne subwoofers in stereo it is preferable to place each subwoofer by the satellite of the same channel Caution This subwoofer has electronics built into the cabinet Do not place the cabinet next to sources of heat such as fur nace registers radiators etc or 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 re sult in damaging the insulation or wire Regardless of where you install your Velodyne subwoofer it must remain in an upright position woofer facing forward Using shipping or otherwis
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