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SAFETY NOTICES

INTRODUCTION

Read What You Need To

Manual Conventions

PART ONE - OPERATE

Introduction

Controls & Connections

Cabinet Front

Remove Subwoofer Grille

Install Subwoofer Grille

Cabinet Back Panel

Remote Control

Features

Audio Presets

Night Mode

Active, Inactive & 12V Trigger Power Modes

Light Mode

Protection Circuitry

230V Users & TV Interface

RS-232 Serial Commands for Controlling Subwoofer

Choose Interface to use with

Manual-EQ Optimization

Optimization Parameters EQ

Optimization Parameters

Parametric

Recommended Parametric Adjustment Order for

Maunal-EQ Optimization

RESOURCES

MAINTAIN

Protect Subwoofer from Damage

Clean

Troubleshoot

Update Software

Windows

Setup Program Software

Service

Packaging

Waranty

SPECIFICATIONS

PART TWO - CONNECT

Subwoofer Connections

Dual Inputs

PART THREE - OPTIMIZE

Introduction

Optimization Methods

Place & Play

Self-EQ

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Auto-EQ

(Recommended)

Manual-EQ

Choose Optimization Method & Options

Optimization Options

Optimize for Audio Genres

our Room

Optimize for

our Audio System

Your Listening Preferences

Optimize for Subwoofer Placement

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SAFETY NOTICES

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SAFETY NOTICES

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 LIGHTNING 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.

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS — All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. WATER AND MOISTURE — The product 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.

6. CARTS AND STANDS — The product should be used only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer.

7. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8. VENTILATION — The product should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the product 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.

9. HEAT — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products that produce heat.

10. POWER SOURCES — The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as

marked on the product.

11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION — This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one

blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items

laced upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point at which they exit from

p the product.

13. CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

14. NONUSE PERIODS — The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

15. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled onto the enclosure.

16. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

a. The power-supply cord or plug has been damaged. b. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the product. c. The product has been exposed to rain. d. The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. e. The product has been dropped or damaged.

17. SERVICING — The user should not attempt to service the product beyond what is described in the operating instructions. All other

servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

18. LIGHTNING — For added protection for the product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of

time, unplug it from the wall outlet.

19. OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or

electric shock.

20. ATTACHMENTS — Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.

21. VOLTAGE — Insure that the subwoofer is only connected to the rated source voltage. Do not connect the 120-volt version to 230-volts or

vice-versa.

CAUTION:

ARNING:

This will result in damage to the product and possible injury to the user.

o prevent electrical shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully inserted.

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subwoofer generates a very strong magnetic field. People with pacemakers should avoid holding the subwoofer close to their chest as many pacemakers are very sensitive. Check with your pacemaker manufacturer or physician for guidance with your device.

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INTRODUCTION

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You’ve just unpacked your Digital Drive

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to integrate with a wide variety of audio systems. The Digital Drive

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; the most advanced and best sounding subwoofer available. Velodyne designed the Digital

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integrates with systems consisting of classic turntables and

analog amplifiers to those with surround sound processors and digital media players. Whether you want awesome bass while watching

ovies or you’re an audiophile, the Digital Drive

his introduction is your road map to which parts of this manual apply to your audio system and needs.

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as features and optimization options to suit you.

READ WHAT YOU NEED TO

This manual has multiple parts, so only read those parts that you need to. This allows you to quickly set up and start enjoying awesome bass without having to read through lots of pages that don’t apply to your type of audio system(s) or your bass optimization needs. The rest of this introduction summarizes this manual’s sections, their goals, what’s in them and in what cases reading it is recommended.

PART ONE – OPERATE

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• To help you understand the Digital Drive

Recommended If

• You want to know what Digital Drive

• You want to know how the audio genre presets impact the subwoofer’s output.

• You are unfamiliar with the uses of the input and output connectors on the back of the Digital Drive

• You are integrating your Digital Drive components in your system.

What’s in this Part

• Description of the functions of the controls, inputs, outputs and display on the Digital Drive

• Description of the remote control button functions.

• Description of of the audio presets.

• How to remove and re-install the front grille to access the front controls.

• Description of the power modes, including standby, active and night.

• Description of the serial (RS-232) commands available for controlling the Digital Drive

features and how to use its inputs, outputs and controls.

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into an advanced audio system that uses a universal remote to control all the

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PART TWO - CONNECT

Goal

• To help you connect one subwoofer or multiple subwoofers into your existing audio system(s).

Recommended If

• Your audio system requires connections not covered in the Quick Start Guide.

ou are controlling your audio system using a 12V trigger signal, serial (RS-232) commands, or ethernet port.

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• You have a separate surround sound system in addition to your music system. For example, you have a different

amplifier, receiver or speakers you use for listening to music than you do for watching movies.

What’s in this Par

• How to connect using an LFE signal.

• How to connect multiple subwoofers using one subwoofer as a master to control the other slave subwoofers.

• How to connect separate Right and Left audio channels to your subwoofer(s).

• How to connect two audio system outputs to your subwoofer using the line-level and speaker-level connections.

• How to connect if controlling your audio system using a 12V trigger signal, serial (RS-232) commands, or ethernet port.

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• To help you choose the Digital Drive

ecommended If

• You are unfamiliar with the Digital Drive

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optimization option and user interface that are right for you.

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optimization options for getting the best bass response for your listening room and preferences. You are unfamiliar with the optimization parameters for a subwoofer.

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subwoofers.

nd Manual-EQ optimization options available for

• Description of what subwoofer parameters you can automatically and manually customize using each optimization option.

• Description of the user interface choices for performing Manual-EQ optimization.

PART FOUR - MAINTAIN

Goal

• To help you understand the Digital Drive

Recommended If

• You want to know what how to protect your investment in your Digital Drive

• You want to register your subwoofer’s warranty.

What’s in this Part

• Listing of the safety guidelines to follow when using your Digital Drive

• Listing of the recommended maintenance and care of your Digital Drive

• Listing of service and warranty information for your Digital Drive

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safety, care, warranty and service information.

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MANUAL CONVENTIONS

Receiver: For simplicity, “receiver” is used throughout this document to refer to your audio receiver or surround sound processor. Many audio systems use receivers, but more complicated and updated systems use surround sound processors or controllers.

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his part of this manual describes how to operate your Digital Drive

ontrols and Connectors

• The subwoofer’s front and back panel controls and connectors.

• The remote control functions.

Audio preset settings.

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• How to remove and replace the front grille to access the front panel controls.

Features

• Night, light and power modes.

• Protection circuitry.

• The serial commands available for controlling the subwoofer. Serial commands are for advanced integration of the subwoofer into a home theater system. Usually, this is done by professional installers.

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CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS

he subwoofer is set up, configured and adjusted by the controls, inputs and connections located on the back and front panels of the

T subwoofer and the remote. Figures 1, 2 and 3 show the location of each of these important operational interfaces. Brief descriptions of each

nterface are below.

Cabinet Front

n order to access the controls and connections on the front of the cabinet, you need to remove the grille. You don’t need to remove the grille

I right now. For instructions on how to remove and re-install the grille, see the Remove Subwoofer Grille and Install Subwoofer Grille sections.

Figure 1: Subwoofer Cabinet Front with Grille Removed

A. USB: Connect this mini USB to a

PC to optionally use the Windows Setup Program to optimize the subwoofer output.

B. MIC: Connect the smaller end of the

mic cable to use the microphone in conjunction with the Sweep Tone CD. The EQ functions will terminate unless the microphone is connected.

C. Remote Control Sensor: Receives

remote control commands.

D. LED Display: Shows volume level,

crossover frequency and Auto-EQ status messages. LED display is visible through the front grille.

E. VOLUME: Adjust subwoofer output

The volume level shows

volume. on the LED.

F. CROSSOVER: Adjust low pass

crossover frequency. The crossover frequency shows on the LED.

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G. AUTO EQ: Press and hold for 5

seconds to start the Auto-EQ function. This time delay prevents accidentally performing the

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Auto-EQ

function. “AU” appears on the LED display once Auto-EQ

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starts.

The volume and crossover frequency return to their saved values after a power cycle unless these settings were

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saved using the Auto-EQ settings during Self-EQ,

software’s TV screen or PC interface. The volume and crossover knobs don’t change

Auto-EQ or Manual-EQ.

REMOVE SUBWOOFER GRILLE

To remove the grille:

1. Place your thumbs on the top outside corners of the grille.

2. Use your thumbs to gently apply downward pressure to the top outer grille edges and pull the top grille edge towards you.

3. After the top of the grille is free of the top cabinet face, carefully rock the bottom grille cups of the grille off of the steel grille pegs.

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INSTALL SUBWOOFER GRILLE

To reinstall the grille:

1. Carefully insert the bottom grille cups of the grille onto the lower steel grille pins.

2. Place your thumbs on the top outside corners of the grille.

3. Use your thumbs to gently push the top grille onto the cabinet face.

4. Push the grille to the cabinet over each grille pin.

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Figure 2: Subwoofer Cabinet Back Panel

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LR AUDIO INPUTS

. LFE INPUT:Balanced XLR inputs.

Connect LFE or left and right balanced XLR inputs from your receiver or processor. Either of these inputs can be used for an LFE signal.

RCA AUDIO INPUTS

B. LFE INPUT:

Use one of these two RCA inputs for the LFE output from your receiver. Or use the pair for the left and right channel signals from your receiver. The line-level control (O.) changes the volume of these line-level connections.

SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS

C. SPEAKER LEVEL:

Input for either banana plug/jack or exposed wire/terminal connections.

RS-232 INPUT

D. RS-232 IN:

Communicate with a computer, a touch panel remote control or an upstream daisy-chained Digital

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XLR AUDIO OUTPUTS

E. THRU OUTPUT:

Connect subwoofer output to downstream subwoofer in a “daisy-chain.” Output is unfiltered L&R.

F. HIGH-PASS OUTPUT: Crossed-over

high frequency output signal to send to a preamp. The preamp amplifies this signal to use as the audio input to satellite speakers. The crossover frequency is set with the HIGH P

ASS

CROSSOVER switch.

CA AUDIO OUTPUTS

. THRU:Connect subwoofer output

to downstream subwoofer in a “daisy-chain.” Output is unfiltered L&R.

H. OUTPUT: Crossed-over high frequency

output signal to send to a preamp. The preamp amplifies this signal to use as the audio input to satellite speakers. The crossover frequency is set with the HIGH PASS CROSSOVER switch.

VIDEO OUTPUTS

I. VIDEO OUT:

Display the video generated by the subwoofer on your TV using composite video.

J. S-VIDEO: Display the video

generated by the subwoofer on your TV using S-video.

Either connect the VIDEO OUT or the S-VIDEO output; not both.

RS-232 OUTPUTS

K. RS323 OUT:

Communicate with a

downstream “daisy-chained” Digital

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L. IR INPUT: Allows for hook-up of the

optional Velodyne remote control receiver. With the optional receiver plugged in it will allow the remote control to control the subwoofer even if the subwoofer sensor is pointed away from you. Place the infrared receiver within direct line of sight from your usual listening position.

. 12V Trigger: Turns the subwoofer

ON and OFF using a 12V signal from receiver to control. This signal can be either + 12V or -12V.

N. HIGH PASS CROSSOVER: Selects

the crossover frequency for the XLR HIGH PASS OUTPUT or the RCA HIGH PASS OUTPUT as either 80 Hz or 100 Hz. This filter rolls off at 6 dB.

O. LINE LEVEL CONTROL: Adjust

volume level for line level input (B.) This level control doesn’t adjust the volume for the XLR inputs (A.). Maximum level is with control turned fully clockwise.

P. SPEAKER LEVEL CONTROL:

Adjust volume level for speaker level input (C.) Maximum level is with control turned fully clockwise.

Q. ETHERNET: To accept function

control commands from a home automation control system.

R. Power Receptacle: Connect

detachable

AC power plug.

S. POWER: Switch power to the

subwoofer ON and OFF.

T. Serial Tag: Shows serial number,

model number and manufacturing date for the subwoofer

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emote control allows you to:

• Select listening presets and night mode. Adjust the subwoofer volume.

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• Run Auto-EQ Set up, adjust and reset your subwoofer when connected to a TV.

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Take care not to lose or misplace your remote control as some of the adjustments to the subwoofer can only be done using the remote.

Figure 3: Remote Control

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Listening Controls

A. MUTE:

Mutes and unmutes the subwoofer. You can use this to toggle between how your audio system sounds with and without the subwoofer playing.

PRESETS: Accesses the five presets and one EQ defeat listening modes.

he presets are set at the factory,

T but you can adjust them.

B1. THEATER: EQ boost at 37 Hz.

B2. ROCK: EQ boost at 52 Hz.

B3. JAZZ: No EQ boost —

reference listening.

B4. CUSTOM: Set to your

listening preference.

B5. GAMES: EQ boost at 60 Hz.

B6. DEFEAT: Use to toggle between

another preset being on and off to listen to the sound difference.

C. VOLUME + and -- : Raises or lowers

the volume of your subwoofer.

Other Controls

Toggles the subwoofer between

E. :

active and standby modes if power switch on back of subwoofer is ON.

F. LIGHT: Changes the LED display

operation between momentary on (default) and constantly on. The

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Optimization Controls

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G. EQ:

Performs Auto-EQ

. If Setup parameters have been saved from either an Auto-EQ or Self-EQ, pressing

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again unless you hold the button down for about 5 seconds. This is to prevent

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Auto-EQ

from running and overwriting any manual settings you have saved if this button is accidentally pushed.

H. Numeric keypad: Enters Setup mode,

enters Self-EQ mode and starts other functions.

Optimization Controls for

EQ Set Up Using a TV Screen

I. MENU: Enters SETUP mode from the

introductory screen.

J. SELECT: Toggles field values.

K. SET + and -- : Increases or decreases

he Q value for a parametric EQ or

t sets values on the Settings screen.

L. EXIT: Exits Setup mode.

M. RESET: Resets volume to the last

saved setting on the Systems Settings screen and defeats the crossovers on the Settings screen. Also exits from any EQ process to the Introductory screen.

N. TEST: Toggles between the

Settings Screen and the System Response screen.

D. NIGHT: Limits the peak volume of

the subwoofer to a percentage of the selected preset volume or

volume.

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