Velodyne CHT-R SERIES, CHT-8R, CHT-10R, CHT-12R, CHT-15R User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

SERIES

DSP-Controlled Home Theater Subwoofer

CHT-8R

CHT-10R

CHT-12R

CHT-15R

Enjoy.

Thank you for choosing a Velodyne. Our passion for high

performance, low-distortion bass is the driving force behind

our worldwide reputation in audio and technical innovation.

We are pleased to bring the Velodyne sound experience
to your home.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Congratulations ........................................................ 1

Installation ............................................................2

Rear Panel Connections ................................................. 4

Rear Panel Connections — Detailed Explanation .............................6

Interconnect Cables ....................................................8

Usage ............................................................... 9

Care of Your Subwoofer ................................................ 13

Troubleshooting and Service .............................................13

Specications ........................................................14

Other Velodyne Products ...............................................15

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CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne Classic Home Theater (CHT™-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.

Note: Do not leave unit in direct sunlight or use in high humidity environments!!!

Warning!

To prevent re 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

• Four selectable presets for customized listening mode

• Night-mode setting

• Mute control

• Built-in 160 watt (RMS) power amplier (CHT-8R)

• Built-in 185 watt (RMS) power amplier (CHT-10R)

• Built-in 200 watt (RMS) power amplier (CHT-12R)

• Built-in 1000 watt (RMS) power amplier (CHT-15R)

• Adjustable (40 to 120 Hz) low-pass crossover with Subwoofer Direct setting

• Speaker-level inputs and outputs

• 85 Hz high-pass crossover

• Line-level inputs

• Signal sensing auto turn on/o with bypass option

• Variable volume control

• Selectable phase control (0, 90, 180, or 270 degrees)

• Dual staggered low-pass crossover; 12 dB/octave initial, 24 dB/octave ultimate

• Anti-clipping circuit

• Over excursion protection

• Slot loaded design

• Dual staggered low-pass crossover; 12 dB/octave initial, 24 dB/octave ultimate

• Anti-clipping circuit

• Over excursion protection

• Slot loaded bass reex design

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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 o.

Figure 1. CHT-R Rear Panel Connections

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