Velodyne Acoustics Audio/Video Subwoofer System manual

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  • Page 1

    ™ User ’ s Manual Audio/V ideo Subwoofer System 1 C C a a u u t t i i o o n n T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceab le pa rts inside. Refer servicing to qua lified service personnel. T he l ightning fl ash wi th arrowhead sy mbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated “d[...]

  • Page 2

    CONGRA TULA TIONS! Congratulations on your purchase of a V elodyne subwoofer system. This system represents the st ate-of-the-art in low frequency 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! Pl[...]

  • Page 3

    Regardless of where you install your V elodyne subwoofer , it must remain in an upright position (woofer facing forward). Using, shipping or storing the subwoofer in any other position for an extended period of time may result in damage to the unit not covered by warranty . Y our new V elodyne subwoofer , like any good speaker system, requires prop[...]

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    P Power Switch The master power switch is located on the lower half of the unit. This rocker style switch is the main on/off for the unit. This switch should be set to position 1 (up) for on, and 0 (down) for off. If the unit is to be lef t unused for an extended period of time, the master power switch should be turned off. Subwoofer Outputs The V [...]

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    P Note: If not using an external crossover , you should use the built- in crossover for optimal performance. When using a single channel input (such as a surround sound processor ’s subwoofer out or LFE), the auto on/off circuit sensitivity will be af fected. When one input channel is used instead of two, the unit will see lower signal levels pre[...]

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    P SPEAKER-LEVEL CONNECTIONS Figure 3 shows an easy way to connect your V elodyne subwoofer directly to your receiver or integrated amplifier , if it lacks line-level outputs. Y ou may also connect your satellites directly to your receiver or amplifier along with the subwoofer . Y our receiver or amplifier will not notice the additional load of the [...]

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    P CARE OF YOUR SUBWOOFER Y our V elodyne subwoofer does not require any regular maintenance. Normal dusting or cleaning of the surface for appearance purposes are all that is required. We suggest you avoid any harsh detergent s or chemicals when cleaning the cabinet. Abrasives, detergents, or cleaning solutions may damage the finish on the cabinet.[...]

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    MiniVee SPECIFICATIONS Woofer 8” forward firing (6.5” piston diameter) Amplifier 2000 watts Dynamic (Class D) 1000 watts RMS Power High Pass Crossover 80 Hz (6 dB/octave) Low Pass Crossover 40 Hz-120 Hz 12 dB octave initial, 48 dB octave ultimate Frequency Response 28-120 Hz (+/-3 dB) Harmonic Distortion <5% (typical) Magnet S tructure 204 o[...]

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    FOR YOUR RECORDS. . . DA TE 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 Thank Y ou for Purchasi[...]