Velodyne MicroVeem, microvee User Manual

MicroVee

USER’S

MANUAL

(120V/230V)

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Audio/Video Subwoofer System

Caution

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

12. Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point at which they exit from 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. This will result in damage to the subwoofer and possible
injury to the user.

CAUTION: To prevent electrical shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully inserted.

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Table of Contents

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

Placement of Your Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

LFE Connection - Option A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

MINI-JACK Connection - Option B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Speaker-Level Connection - Option C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Interconnnect Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Care of Your Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Protection Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Troubleshooting and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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Congratulations

Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne MicroVee subwoofer system! This system
represents the state-of-the-art in low frequency reproduction and will provide you with years of
listening pleasure when properly used and cared for. Read and follow this instruction manual to
insure safe and proper system connection and operation.

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
warnings on the equipment itself. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all
service questions to your authorized Velodyne dealer or service representative.

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

Prior to Installation

Please unpack the system carefully. This unit is heavy. Use caution when lifting or moving to
avoid injury. Four rubber feet are included with your subwoofer and are located in the styrofoam
packing. Before installing your MicroVee, peel off the adhesive backing and attach the feet to
the bottom of the subwoofer.

. Please observe all

Please save the carton and all packaging materials for future use. Packing this unit in any other
carton may result in severe damage when shipping. Record the serial number in the space
provided on the warranty card for future reference.

Product Features and Controls

• Drivers consisting of:

- Active 6.5” (5” piston diameter) driver with 2” high-temp voice coil and,

- Dual passive radiators 6.5” (5” piston diameter)

• Built-in 2000 watt Dynamic/1000 watt RMS high efficiency Class D amplifier

• Adjustable (50 to 200 Hz) low-pass crossover (defeatable)

• Line-level (mini-jack) inputs and outputs

• LFE Input

• Speaker-level inputs

• Speaker-level outputs with 120 Hz high-pass crossover

• Signal sensing auto turn on/off (active/inactive)

• Variable volume control

• Selectable phase control (0° or 180°)

• Multiple staggered low-pass crossovers; 12 dB/octave initial, 48 dB/octave ultimate

• Driver Displacement Control circuit to prevent over excursion and amp clipping

• High-excursion rubber surround

• Oversized spider for linearity at high excursion

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Placement of Your Subwoofer

The first step in installing your new MicroVee is to determine where it will be placed in the room.
Unpack the system carefully and use the following guidelines in order to find the best room
placement option.

True subwoofers operate at extremely low frequencies which are primarily omni-directional.
Keep in mind that frequency response and output level can be drastically influenced by
placement, depending on the acoustic properties of the listening room. To obtain optimum
output from your subwoofer, place it within a foot of a corner. This location will offer the greatest
output levels and optimum low frequency extension. If at all possible, your subwoofer should be
placed along a wall. The worst location for a subwoofer is typically far away from any walls and
close to the center of your room. Avoid these locations when possible. When using a pair of
Velodyne subwoofers in stereo, it is preferable to place each subwoofer near the satellite of the
same channel.

Depending on the size and type of furnishings in the room, perfect placement may not be possible.
Finding the best location within your environment will likely require some experimentation. We
suggest you experiment with the location during setup to find what sounds best to you when seated
in your typical listening position.

Regardless of where you install your Velodyne 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.

Caution! This subwoofer has electronics built into the cabinet. Do not place the cabinet
next to sources of heat such as furnace registers, radiators, etc. Do not place the unit
near sources of excessive moisture, such as evaporative coolers, humidifiers, etc. The
power cor
compressed in any way that could result in damaging the insulation or wire.

d should be routed in such a way that it will not be walked on, pinched or

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Installation

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 suited for
your system. Remember to perform all installation procedures with system power turned

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Figure 1. MicroVee Back Panel

Important!!! Insure that the subwoofer is only connected to the rated source voltage.
Do not connnect the 120-volt version to 230-volts or vice-versa. This will result in
damage to the subwoofer and possible injury to the user.

Inputs

Your new subwoofer is equipped with speaker-level, line-level, and MINI-JACK inputs. Use the
LINE LEVEL jacks when connecting your subwoofer to a pre-amp, signal processor, line-level
crossover or receiver with pre-amp level outputs. The SPEAKER LEVEL jacks connect directly
to the speaker outputs of any amplifier
will notice no additional loading effects when you use these inputs due to their very high
impedance. Use the MINI-JACK inputs when connecting to a docking station or personal
audio system.

Important!!! Do not use any of the LINE LEVEL, SPEAKER LEVEL, and MINI-JACK
connections simultaneously!

, integrated amplifier or receiver. Your amplifier section

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