Velodyne SPL-R Manual English
Velodyne SPL-R Manual English
Velodyne SPL-R Manual English
SPL-800R
SPL-1000R
SPL-1200R
SPL-1500R
USER’S
MANUAL
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Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Rear Panel Connections - Detailed Explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Interconnect Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Care of Your Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Troubleshooting and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Velodyne Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
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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 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
• DSP-Controlled
• 4 selectable preset modes for customized listening
• Automatic 6-band room equalizer with microphone included
• Night-mode setting
• Mute control
• Woofer
- 8” (6.5” piston diameter) subwoofer with 2.5” high-temp voice coil and
107 ounce magnet/204 ounce motor structure (SPL-800R)
- 10” (8” piston diameter) subwoofer with 3” voice coil and 162 ounce magnet/
346 ounce motor structure (SPL-1000R)
- 12” (9.7” piston diameter) subwoofer with 3” voice coil and 162 ounce magnet/
346 ounce motor structure (SPL-1200R)
- 15” (12.7” piston diameter) subwoofer with 3” voice coil and 162 ounce magnet/
346 ounce motor structure (SPL-1500R)
• Built-in 2000 watts Dynamic/1000 watts RMS high efficiency Class D amplifier
• Adjustable (40 to 120 Hz) low-pass crossover (defeatable)
• Line-level (RCA) inputs and outputs
• Speaker-level inputs with five way binding post connections
• Signal sensing auto turn on/off (defeatable)
• Variable volume control
• Selectable phase control (0, 90, 180 or 270 degrees)
• Frequency response of 28-120 Hz (SPL-800R), 24-120Hz (SPL-1000R),
22-120Hz (SPL-1200R), 20-120Hz (SPL-1500R),
• Magnetically shielded for video use (SPL-1000R, SPL-1200R
and SPL-1500R)
• Multiple staggered low-pass crossovers; 12 dB/octave initial, 48 dB/octave ultimate
• Driver Displacement Control circuit to prevent over excursion and amp clipping
• Blue power indicator LED
• High-excursion EPDM rubber surround
• Oversized spider for linearity at high excursion
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I n s ta l l a t i o n
Your new Velodyne subwoofer 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.
80 Hz
1
LOW-PASS
CROSSOVER
120 Hz 40 Hz
UP
VOLUME 2
SPL-R Series TM
DOWN
3
POWER
7
AUTO ON/OFF
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8 IR INPUT OUTPUT 5
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12V
TRIGGER
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SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT
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60Hz
8A
SERIAL # LABEL
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR
VELODYNE ACOUSTICS, INC.
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R e a r Pa n e l C o n n e c t i o n s
Following are brief descriptions of the connections described in Figure 1. More detail on these
connections can be found in the next section.
Note: Volume is also controllable by using the supplied remote, when defaults are restored.
The default is 30 out of 100.
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(8) IR Input
Connect an IR repeater to this jack for use with universal remote systems.
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: 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 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 the leftmost setting on the low-pass crossover knob and will allow
frequencies up to 200 Hz into the subwoofer. If you are not using an external crossover, we
recommend that you use the one provided within the unit for optimum performance.
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. This switch should be set to position 1 for on (up), 0 for off (down).
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A W o r d A b o u t Yo u r R e c e i v e r ’ s C r o s s o v e r
and the SPL-R Crossover
Your Velodyne SPL-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 switch marked “LOW-PASS CROSSOVER” on the rear panel
of the subwoofer and turn it counterclockwise to the leftmost position. This will eliminate the
internal crossover from the signal path.
Note: If you are 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, connect to the
“L” - LFE input on the subwoofer.
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 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 subwoofer 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 the 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 room and near an opening or doorway. 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. Typically, a minimum distance
of one to two feet from your TV to the subwoofer will be adequate to avoid any
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magnetic interference.
Usage
USAGE
Remote Control
Figure 2 shows the remote control, enabling you to easily choose whatever listening mode
you desire.
POWER
This button forces your SPL-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 will blink slowly if the unit is
muted. To unmute the subwoofer, press the MUTE button again.
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EQ
This button automatically EQs the subwoofer using a 6-band internal graphic equalizer. To use
this feature, first plug in the supplied microphone into the Mic Input jack on the back panel of
the subwoofer and place the mic in your preferred listening position. Then, by pressing EQ on
the remote, the subwoofer emits 12 “sweep tones” that cover the frequencies between 20 and
150 Hz. After the sweeps are complete, the unit saves its EQ settings and returns to normal
operation. In order to avoid accidentally activating the EQ feature, you will need to hold down
the EQ button for 1 to 2 seconds before the EQ sweep tones activate.
NOTE: Each time the EQ feature is utilized, the EQ settings for the SPL-R are reset. If the
microphone is not plugged in, the SPL-R will emit a single sweep tone then cease the EQ
operation. In this case, the previous EQ settings will be preserved.
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 light on your SPL-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 both the main speakers
and subwoofer. When pressing the 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 out the actual volume number. Slower blinks represent
tens, 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: 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. The unit comes preset from the factory with the volume set at 30% of maximum setting.
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PRESETS
There are four presets, consisting of Movies, R&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:
R&B - Rock: Provides the driving bass found in today’s rock music.
The following table indicates musical style and which preset is recommended for it.
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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 the various presets:
Movies 25 Hz 35 Hz +5 dB +5 dB
R&B - Rock 28 Hz 55 Hz +1 dB +1 dB
Jazz - Classical 15 Hz N/A N/A N/A
(Reference)
Games 34 Hz 62 +4 dB +4 dB
Restore Defaults
There is a feature that allows you to restore default settings for your SPL-R subwoofer. By
pressing presets in EXACTLY the following order on the remote, the unit’s power light will blink
indicating that you have restored defaults.
1. Movies
2. R&B - Rock
3. Jazz - Classical
4. Games
5. Games
6. Jazz - Classical
7. R&B - Rock
8. Movies
When you press the presets in the above order, the power light will blink three times indicating
that you have restored defaults. The unit’s volume is reset to level 30 out of 100. Be sure to
check the status of the Auto On/Off function after restoring defaults.
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C a r e o f Yo u r S u b w o o f e r
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.
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.
Before seeking service for your amplifier or 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.
2. Is the power switch on?
3. Is the unit receiving an input signal from your source?
4. Have all controls on the amplifier (volume, crossover, phase, etc.) been properly set?
5. If the unit has been running at high levels, one of the protection circuits may be engaged.
Has the amplifier overheated?
6. Has the power button been depressed on the remote?
7. Make sure binding posts are tightened.
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.
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Specifications
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FOR YOUR RECORDS. . .
Date Puchased_________________________________________________________________
Dealer_________________________________________________________________________
Serial #________________________________________________________________________
*NOTE: Please complete and return your warranty card within ten (10) days or
LIMITED WARRANTY
VELODYNE ACOUSTICS, Inc. (“VELODYNE”) warrants all electronics for a period of three years, drivers for a period
of five 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.
3. VELODYNE is not responsible for damage caused by accidents, abuse, misuse, natural or personal disaster
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.
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. Products forwarded to the factory authorized service representative should be
shipped securely and properly packaged, insured and freight prepaid.
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Velodyne Products
110V 230V
VX™ Series
SMS™-1
VX-10
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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
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Service E-mail: service@velodyne.com
Product E-mail: help@velodyne.com
Technical E-mail: techhelp@velodyne.com
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