Velodyne Acoustics CHT-8 manual

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    CHT -8/CHT -10/CHT -12 Owner's Manual Audio/Video Subwoofer System CHT -8/CHT -10/CHT -12 Manuel de l'Utilisateur Système d’enceintes d’extrêmes graves audio/vidéo[...]

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    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 sufficie[...]

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    Congratulations! Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne subwoofer system. 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 electrica[...]

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    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. Inputs Your new subwoofer is equipped with both speaker-level and lin[...]

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    Subwoofer Direct A bypass switch is also provided if you wish to use an external crossover. If you are not using an external crossover, we recommend that you use the one provided within the unit for optimum performance. Phase adjustment- 0˚/180˚ This control allows you the "reverse" the phase of the subwoofer's output signal 180˚ [...]

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    Sorties de l’enceinte d’extrême graves L ’enceinte d’extrêmes graves de V elodyne a été conçue pour fonctionner en utilisant la gamme complète de signaux audio d’entrée avec la coupure incorporée. La plupart des amplificateurs Audio/V idéo (en Dolby Digital, DTS ou THX) sont équipés d'une sortie "Sub Out" au form[...]

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    In these installations, you may bypass the internal crossover in either the processor or the Velodyne subwoofer. In some installations, it may be beneficial to have a steeper ultimate crossover slope. 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., 120Hz[...]

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    Interconnect cables When installing 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 us[...]

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    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, [...]

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    T roubleshooting and Service Before seeking service for your subwoofer, please re-check all systems. Following is a simple troubleshooting guide to assist you. 1. Verify unit is plugged in and power outlet used is active. 2. Is power switch on? 3. Is auto turn on/off set properly? 4. Is unit receiving an input signal from your source? 5. Have all c[...]

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    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 SPECIFICATIO[...]

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    Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. 345 Digital Drive Morgan Hill, CA 95037 408.465.2800 voice 408.779.9227 fax 408.779.9208 service fax Web Site: www.velodyne.com Service E-mail: sevice@velodyne.com Product E-mail: help@velodyne.com Technical E-mail: techhelp@velodyne.com "The CHT-10 hit these beats with a natural attack and decay and a tonality that yo[...]