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CONTENTS

Congratulations .
Installation .
Front Panel Features .
Rear Panel Connections .
Rear Panel Connections - Detailed Explanation . . .

Interconnect Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Usage . . . . . . . . .

Care of Your Subwoofer . .
Troubleshooting and Service . .

Specifications . . . .

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CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne Optimum subwoofer. This system represents
the

state-of-the-artinlow frequency reprodL!ccion. Please, read and follow

to

insure safe and

Warning!

To

prevent fire
electrical shock, do
warnings

on

the

proper

or

shock hazard,

system operation.

do

not

not

open speaker enclosure

expose this equipment

or

amp chassis cover. Please observe

equipment itself. There are no user serviceable

to

parts

the

rain

or

moisture.

inside. Please

instructions below

To

avoid

all

refer

all

service questionstoyour authorized Velodyne dealer.

Prior

to

Installation

Please unpack the system carefully. Please save

for

future use. Record the serial

numberinthe space provided on page

future reference.

PRODUCT

FEATURES

• DSP-Controlled

• 4 selectable

preset

• Automatic 6-band

modes

room

for

customized listening

equalizer with microphone included

• Night-mode setting
Mute

•

Woofer

•

- 8"

-

-

• Built-in

• Adjustable

• Line-level

• Speaker-level inputs with five way binding

• Signal sensing auto

control

(6.5"
107
10"

346
12"
346

piston diameter) subwoofer with

ounce

magnet/204

ounce

(8" piston diameter) subwoofer with

ounce

(9.7"

ounce

2400

motor

structure

(Optimum-10)

piston diameter) subwoofer with

motor

watts

(40

(RCA)

structure

(Optimum-12)

Dynamic/1200

to

120

Hz)

low-pass crossover (defeatable)

inputs and outputs

turn

on/off

motor

structure

watts

post

(defeatable)

2.5"

3"

voice coil and

3"

RMS high efficiency Class 0 amplifier

• Variable volume control
90,

180

or

• Selectable phase control (0,

• Frequency response of

22-120Hz

(Optimum-12),

• Magnetically shielded

28-120

for

video use (Optimum-10 and Optimum-12)

Hz

(Optimum-8),

• Multiple staggered low-pass crossovers;

• Driver Displacement Control

• Blue level indicator

• High-excursion EPDM

• Oversized spider

LED

rubber

for

linearityathigh excursion

• Hand-rubbed black lacquer

circuittoprevent over excursion and amp clipping

surround

or

cherry

270

12

dB/octave

veneer cabinet

the

carton

and

high-temp voice coil and

(Optimum-8)

162

ounce

voice coil and

162

ounce

connections

degrees)

24-120Hz

(Optimum-10),

initial,

48

dB/octave

all

packaging materials

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Prepare

Your new Velodyne subwoofer provides
installation information below
system. Remember

to

prevent

for

Installation

to

perform

possible damage.

in

for

a number of installation options. Read

order

all

to

determine which installation option is best

installation procedures with system

Placement

The

first

stepininstalling your new Optimum sub istodetermine whereitwill be placedinthe
room. Unpack the system carefully and use the following guidelines
room placement option.

all

for

power

in

ordertofind the best

turned

of the

your

off

True subwoofers operate
Keep

in

mind

that

frequency response and output
placement, depending
output from your subwoofer,
greatest output levels and maximize low frequency extension. If
should
walls and close

be

placed along a wall. The

to

the center of your room.

a pair of Velodyne subwoofers

at

extremely low frequencies which are primarily omni-directional.

level

can

on

the acoustic properties of the listening room.

try

placingitwithin a foot of a corner. This location will offer the

at

worst

in

stereo,

location

Avoid

it

is preferable

for

a subwoofer is typically

these locations when possible.

to

feed each subwoofer with one

be

drastically influenced

all

possible, your subwoofer

channel and place each subwoofer near the satellite of the same channel.

on

Depending
possible. Finding the
experimentation.
best

to

you

Regardless of where
[woofer facing forward). Using, shipping

the size and type of furnishings

We

best

suggest

location within your environment will likely require some

you

experiment with the location during setuptofind what sounds

when seatedinyour typical listening position.

you

install your Velodyne subwoofer,itmust

or

extended period of time may resultindamagetothe unit

in

the room, perfect placement may

remaininan

storing the subwooferinany

not

covered

by

Caution!

This

subwoofer has electronics built into the cabinet.

of

heat

such as furnace registers, radiators, etc.
excessive moisture such as evaporative coolers, humidifiers, etc.
routed
result

in

such a way

in

damagetothe insulationorwire.

thatitwill

not

be walked

on,

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not

place the cabinet nexttosources

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place the unit

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obtain the best

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position

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near

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from

When

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sources

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Optimum-B subwooferisNOT
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older

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monitororTV,

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minimizing distortion of the picture and colors.

magnetically shielded. Should

keepitat

least two feet from the monitor. Experiment

you

find it necessarytouseitwith

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correct

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INSTALLATION

Inputs

Your new subwoofer is equipped with speaker-level and line-level inputs. Use
jacks when connecting your subwoofertoa pre-amp, signal

or

level crossover,
receivers may
Additionally,

this

receiver with pre-amp level outputs.

not

provide enough signal

to

have

lack of signal may also cause

the

unit's auto-on feature operate properly.

the

subwoofertoproduce less output thanitis

capable of.

To

alleviate

1) If using line level jacks, BOTH
never use
preamp
preamp

2) If using a receiver with

this

condition, we

just

or

signal processor, use both Left and Right inputs

and connect

the

recommend

left

or

them

LFE

out, be sure

just

to

the

following steps:

THE

LEFT

AND RIGHT INPUT SHOULD ALWAYS

the

right

the

Left and Right inputs on your subwoofer.

input. If using line level connections

the

LFE

channel is sending adequate signaltothe

subwoofer. The subwoofer's default volume setting is

volume). Adjust

output. See your receiver

the

LFE

channel on your receiverorprocessortoachieve the desired bass

or

processor's owner's manual

When

30

processor

[such as

using the line level jacks, some

on a

for

from

more

your preprocessor

1-80

scale [roughly

information.

the

LINE

LFE

BE

LEVEL

out], line-

USED

from

or

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Volume

This control allows you
system. This control should
and subwoofer when listening

Control

to

balance

the

output

be

settoachieve similar output levels

to

music. The default volume setting is

from

the

subwoofertothe

main speakersinyour

from

both the main speakers

30

ona1-80

scale.

Warning:

Some
It

as

level
appear
may

Low-pass

All
adjustable low-pass crossover before being amplified. The crossover control allows you
the
response will begin rolling off above
crossover
main speakersinyour system. If your main speakers are smaller with limited low frequency
output, you may wish
larger
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manufacturers

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your

important

front

adjustment

to

not

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have a weak output,itmay

operate

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inputs sum

upper

speakers which have

Hz.

With

the

limit of

frequency

larger

preset

to

verify

and

properly

left and

the

subwoofer's frequency response

to

to

speakers, you may

their

receivers with

that

your

receiver Sub-Out channel is

left

channels.

-

right

channels together, with

Refertoyour

receiver Sub-Out channel is

sound

40

to

120

the

frequency you

obtain a smooth and seamless transition

choose a higher frequency [such as

greater

low frequency output. The default crossover setting is

wanttoset

the

Sub-Out channel signal

receiver manual

noisy

or

Hz

this even lower,

ataminimum

settothe

for

set

too

low,

distorted,

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resulting signal passing through an

from

set

this control to.

40

and

the

to120

from

100-120

for

same

the individual channel

the subwoofer

Auto

Hz.

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output

On/Off

The subwoofer's

should

the subwoofer

Hz)

than you would with

example

70

to

Hz.

level.

level

may

feature

adjust

set

the

to

the

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Phase

This control allows

possible mismatch and resulting cancellation between the subwoofer and your main
speakers/amplifier.

various phase switches

output. The
If

the settings sound similar, we recommend the "0" position.

for

more

Adjustment·

youtochange the phase of the subwoofer's output signaltocorrect

To

correct

information.

position will have a

0°/90°/180°/270°

for

any

adjust, simply listentothe system with music playing, then depress the

on

the remote control and listen

greater

amount of apparent mid-bass frequency output.

for

a changeinmid-bass frequency

See

the remote control section

Auto

The subwoofer will

present
in

the "INACTIVE" (always

"ACTIVE".

to

Turn

for

standby mode, your subwoofer will draw very minimal power. Your sub is shipped

on

Function

turn

itself

on

automatically when

approximately eight minutes, the unit will switchtostandby mode (blank

on)

position.

In

order

an

audio signal is present. If

to

activate the circuit, change the switch

no

LED).

Warning:

If the Sub-Out channel signal level from your receiveristoo

properly and

VOLUME

shut

CONTROL

the subwoofer

off

while

section on previous page.

you

are listening to

weak,

this feature will

it.

To

correct

not

this, see the

signal is

While

in

operate

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the

front

panel of

the

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(1)

Power Switch

This button forces your Optimum subwoofer into standby mode. The numeric

no

and the sub puts out
pressed again.

the back panel.

(2)

LED Numeric Display

This

LED

"Light" button

(3)

Volume Control

These buttons allow
your system. The volume should

speakers and subwoofer. The default volume
subwoofer level and the lower button decreases it.

To

fully deactivate (i.e. power button) the sub, use the main power switch

supplies information

on

the remote deactivates this display.

power. The sub will remaininthis mode until the

on

volume, crossover, presets, and

you

to balance the output from the subwoofertothe main speakers

be

set

to

achieve similar volume

is

30.

The

upper button increases the

POWER

other

level

information. The

of both the main

LED

shuts off
button

is

on

in

Note: Volume can also

WARNING: Some manufacturers

channel signal
channel is
receiver manual for the individual channel level adjustment procedure.
Sub-Out channel is

sound noisy

(4)

Mic

Input

Connect the supplied microphone for the Auto-EQ featuretothis mini-jack input.

at

a minimum

set

to the same output level

or

distorted, and the Auto

set

be

controllable

too

low,

by

using the supplied remote.

preset

level.

It is very

the subwoofer may appear to have a weak output,itmay

their receivers with the Sub-Out

as

your front

On/Off

important

feature may

to verify

right

that

and left channels. Refer to your

not

operate properly.

your receiver Sub-Out

If

your receiver

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(1)

LOW-PASS CROSSOVER

Use
subwoofer.
is invoked and

(2)

VOLUME Control

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are

brief descriptions of

be

foundinthe

this

knob

to

When

the

control

allows

select

the

knob is

subwoofer plays all frequencies upto200

you

to

your system. This control should

the

main speakers and subwoofer.

watching

the

the

LED

display

lower button decreases it.

the

connections describedinFigure 2.

next section.

the

frequency above which

turned

balance

for

reference. The upper button increases

all

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waytothe

the

output

be

settoachieve similar volume level

When

from

pressing volume up

you

wish

left,

the

subwoofertothe

to

roll off

the

Subwoofer

Hz.

or

down,

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detailonthese

the

signal

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main speakers

from

between both

set

the

level while

the

subwoofer level and

to

the

feature

in

(3)

Note:

the

AUTO

Use

Volumeisalso controllablebyusing

default volume setting is

ON/OFF

this

Switch

switch

inactive) operation.

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Connect these jackstothe

pass crossover. See below

(5)

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Connect
of your

INPUT

these

/LFE

jackstothe

receiver/processor.

the single cable into

the

and feed

(6)

SPEAKER LEVEL

signal into both "R" and "L" inputs.

Connect these input

you

If
make

use this method of connection, when

sure

you

select

30

to

select

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foramore

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the

"L" -

LFE

INPUT

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terminalstothe

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large speaker option.

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inputtouse

detailed explanation of

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preamp

the

inputorfor

speaker

the

supplied remote.

auto-on [active) and

the

Optimum subwoofer's internal high

LFE

output,

output

more

output

you

LFE

outputorsubwoofer

from

your receiver

signal, use a "Y"

terminalsofyour amplifierorreceiver.

go

to

the

receiver speaker

When

this

defaults are restored,

constant

on [auto-on

crossover.

output

or

processor, plug

connector

[not

set

included)

up menu,

jacks

(7)

IR Input

Thisisa connection

extended cable

you

from

awkward control angles using

(8)

12v

Trigger

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supplied

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you

to

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the

unit remains

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controlled equipment. This keeps

control.

power-off mode until

leads. There is no polarity requirement.

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remote

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or

volts

an

IS

8

REAR

PANEL

CONNECTIONS·

DETAILED

EXPLANATION

Your new subwoofer

RCA/Phono type "INPUT" jacks when connecting your subwoofer
processor, or line-level crossover. The
speaker outputs of
additional loading effects when

Note:

Do

not use both the RCA/Phono "INPUT" connections and

is

equipped with both speaker-level and line-level inputs. Use the

an

integrated amplifier

you

"SPEAKER

or

LEVEL

INPUT" jacks connect directly to the

receiver. Your amplifier section will notice

use these inputs because of

to

their

high impedance.

"SPEAKER

a pre-amp, signal

LEVEL

connections simultaneously.

Low-Pass

Both sets of inputs sum the left and right channels together
through
you
subwoofer's response will begin rolling off above the frequency

an

to adjust the upper limit of the subwoofer's frequency response

Crossover

and

adjustable low-pass crossover before being amplified.

you

the resulting signal is passed

The

crossover control allows

from

40

to120

set this control to. [See note

above about frequency limits.)

You

should set the crossover frequencytoobtain a smooth and seamless transition from the
subwoofer
satellites and subwoofer using familiar material.
limited low frequency output,

than

speakers,

to

the main speakersinyour system.

you

may wishtochoose a higher frequency [such as

you

would with larger speakers which have

you

might

start

with this control set lower, such as

Do

thisbylisteningtothe

If

your main speakers are smaller units with

blend between your

100

greater

low frequency output.

70

Hz.

With

INPUT"

Hz.

-120
larger

no

The

Hz)

Subwoofer

Subwoofer Direct
frequencies
recommend

up

that

Direct

is

to

200

you

the leftmost setting

Hz

into the subwoofer.

use the

one

Caution!!!

To

avoid damagetoyour main amplifier,
connections.
are tight,

Power

The

master power switchislocated

the main

Red

and

that

Switch

on/off

[positive) to red, and black [negative)toblack.

there are

no

for the unit. This switch should

on

the low-pass crossover knob and will allow

If

you

are not using

provided within the subwoofer

be

sure to maintain

loose strands or frayed wires.

on

the middle left half of the unit. This rocker style switch

be

set to position 1 for

for

correct

Be

an

external crossover,

optimum performance.

polarity when making

sure

that

all

connections

on

[up), 0 for off [down).

we

all

is

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About

Your

Optimum

Receiver's

Subwoofer

Crossover

Crossover

and

Your Velodyne Optimum subwoofer is designed

input when using
theater
performs

In

these installations,
Velodyne subwoofer.Insome cases,
use both your processor's crossover and the one internal
stagger

To
another
of

the
internal crossover

Note:

best
"L" ­into both "R" and "L" inputs.

processors/receivers

this

the

frequencies, (i.e.,

bypass

the

crossover, simply

subwoofer, turningitcounterclockwise

If

you are

performance.

LFE

input

the

built-in crossover (controlled

(Dolby

same function and are designedtobe used with a powered subwoofer.

you

may

want

120

subwoofer's internal crossover when

rotate

from

the signal path.

not

on

using

When

the

an

external crossover,

using a single

subwoofer,

Digital®,

to

bypass

you

may

Hz

subwoofer,

the

knob marked "LOW-PASS

or

for

more

to

operate using

by

the

DTS®,

wanttouse

to

RCA

signal, use a "Y"

THX®)

the

crossoverineither

80

Hz

the

the

leftmost

you

should use

sub out

dial

BOTH

processor)

unit is being fed a low pass signal

from

the

full range audio signal

on

the

back panel). Many home

have a "subwoofer out" jack

the processor or

crossovers.

to

the

Velodyne sub.

for

CROSSOVER"

position. This will eliminate

the

built-in crossover

the

processor, connect to

connector

To

best

on

and feed

do this,

results.

the

you

You

rear

for

the

for

that

the

can

should

from

panel

the

the
the

signal

INTERCONNECT

When
use shielded phono cables. There are many
will work perfectly well.
possible

When
connectors
resultina
extremely large size
in

installing your new Velodyne subwoofer using

to

avoid any potential noise problems.

using speaker level connections, use a quality speaker cable

(at

least 18-gauge). Be very carefultoavoid any looseorfrayed

short,

the

binding posts, resultingina poor connection and possible

causing a dangerous condition and possible damagetoyour unit. Cables of

are

CABLES

We

do recommend

typically

not

required. Extremely large gauge wire may not properly fit

decent

that

the

line-level connections,

cables available today,

you

keep

the

length of cable as

that

short

you

most

mates

strands

circuits.

should always

any of which

short

well with

that

as

the

could

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USAGE

This section addresses day-to-day usage of your Optimum subwoofer.

Remote

Control

Figure 3 shows the remote control, enabling
you

desire.

NOTE:

upper left hand

The Optimum remote can

corne~

be

attached magneticallytothe back of the subwooferinthe

you

to easily choose whatever listening mode

POWER

This button forces your Optimum unit into standby mode.
will

turn

off. The unit will remaininthis mode until the

deactivate (i.e. power down) the unit,

MUTE

This button mutes the subwoofer. The display will show
the subwoofer, press the MUTE button again.

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Figure 3. Remote Control

POWER

turn

off the power switch

"00"

The

woofer will not play and the

button is pressed again.

on

the back panel.

when the unit is muted.

Optimum

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To

fully

unmute

.

11

EQ

This button automatically
use this feature,

the

subwoofer and place
pressing
between
settings,

EQonthe
20

then

and

returns

first

remote,

150

EQs

the

plug

the

supplied microphone into the

the

mic

the

subwoofer emits

Hz.

After

to

the sweeps are complete, the unit calculates and saves its

normal operation.

subwoofer using a 6-band internal

on

feature, you will needtohold down the
activate.

Mic

parametric

Input jack

on

the

equalizer.

front

panel of

its stand andinyour preferred listening position. Then,

12

EQ

In

button

"sweep tones"

order

to

for1to

avoid accidentally activating the

2 seconds before the

that

cover the frequencies

EQ

sweep tones

To

by

EQ
EQ

NOTE: Each

reset. If

then

cease

time

the

microphone is

the

EQ

the

EQ

feature is utilized, the

not

plugged in,

operation.Inthis case,

PHASE

These buttons allow
listening position. Select
be shown in the

1

80

or

270

degrees.

front

you

to

optimize the subwoofer performance

the

switch positionatwhich

panel display

by

"PH" followed

LIGHT

If you wish, you can deactivate the blue
press
reflect any

the LIGHT button on your remote. The display will

other

setting changes while deactivated.

button again.

front

NIGHT

Night
considerate
off. Night mode, when active, is indicated

mode limits

of

close neighbors. Press

the

maximum output of the subwoofer

the

EQ

settings

the

Optimum subwoofer will

the

previous

panel display

EQ

settings will

you

hear

by

the phase setting selected -

on

To

reactivate

for

night button

by

the

reduced intensity of the display.

to

turn

for

the Optimum subwoofer are

emit

two

sweep tones

be

preserved.

for

the location and your

the

most

bass. The setting will

your Optimum unit.

turn

off. It will

the

display, press

turn

on

later night listeningorto

the night mode feature

To

briefly

the

be

0,

do

LIGHT

more

on

90,

this,

to

or

VOLUME

This control allows youtobalance the output
system. This control should
and subwoofer.
mounted

NOTE: The volume can also

CONTROL

be

settoachieve similar volume level

When

LED

display as a number between

pressing the volume up

be

adjusted

from

00

and

via

the buttons

the subwoofertothe main speakersinyour

from

both the main speakers

or

down,

the

setting is shown

in

80.

on

the back panel of the subwoofer.

These buttons have the same effect as pressing the up and down volume buttons

remote. The unit comes
setting of

80.

preset

from the factory with the volume

setat30

out

of a maximum

the

on

front-

your

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PRESETS

There are four presets, consisting of Movies, R&B - Rock, Jazz - Classical,
preset
provide the following characteristics

is

chosen, the

LED

display shows the selected preset: P1, P2, P3

for

bass reproduction:

Movies: [P1) Maximum output and impact for explosions and other

action adventure movie content.

and

Games. As a

or

P4. The presets

R&B -

Rock:

Jazz - Classical: [P3)

[P2) Provides the driving bass foundintoday's rock music.

The

tightest, cleanest, lowest distortion bass.

Games: [P4) Maximum loudness available for the impact of video games.

The

following table indicates musical style

MUSICAL STYLE SUGGESTED PRESET

and

which presetisrecommended for it.

Action Adventure Movies Movies

Country - Rock R&B - Rock

Country - Soft
Folk
Indie Music
Pop
Rock
Alternative

Rock

Jazz - Classical
Jazz - Classical
R&B - Rock
R&B - Rock
R&B - Rock

Jazz - Classical
Blues Jazz - Classical
Broadway

and

Vocalists Jazz - Classical
Children's Music Jazz - Classical
Christian

and

Gospel

Jazz - Classical
Classic Rock R&B - Rock
Classical Jazz - Classical
Dance
Hard Rock
Latin Music
Miscellaneous
Movies - Non-Action Adventure

and

OJ

and

Metal R&B - Rock

R&B - Rock

R&B - Rock

Jazz - Classical

Jazz - Classical
New Age Jazz - Classical
Opera

and
R&B
Rap

and

Hip-Hop

Soundtracks

Vocal

Jazz - Classical
R&B - Rock
R&B - Rock
R&B - Rock, Jazz - Classical

Video Games Games

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Each

preset

has its own characteristics with

a single equalizer

[EQ)inordertooptimize

respecttosubsonic filter, volume differential and

the

listening mode

for

the

preset.

The following table shows

Preset

the

Subsonic

settings

Filter

Frequency

25
28
15

Hz
Hz
Hz

Movies
R&B - Rock
Jazz - Classical

[Reference)
Games

Restore

Defaults

There is a feature

pressing

presetsinEXACTLY

that

34

Hz

allows you

the

to

following

and then show "P3" briefly, indicating

for

the

various presets:

EQ

EQ

Frequency Level

35
50

Hz
Hz

+4
+4

dB
dB

N/A N/A

62

Hz

restore

order

that

you

default settings

+4

dB

on

the

remote,

have restored defaults.

Volume

Differential

+5

dB

+1

dB

N/A

+4

dB

for

your Optimum subwoofer.

the

unit's

LED

display will blink

By

1. Movies

2. R&B - Rock

3. Jazz - Classical

4.

Games

5. Games

6. Jazz - Classical

7. R&B - Rock

8. Movies

When
indicating
volume
after

you

press

that

is

resettolevel

restoring defaults.

the

presetsinthe

you

have restored defaults and the subwooferisnow

30

outof80.

above order,

the

Be suretocheck the

power light will blink and then show "P3"

settopreset

statusofthe

Auto

3.

On/Off

The

unit's

function

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CARE

Do

not

OF

YOUR

SUBWOOFER

use any harsh detergentsorchemicalstoclean the cabinet. Abrasives, detergents,

cleaning solutions will damage the finish

to

clean the front, back and sides.

on

the cabinet.

We

recommend using a damp cloth

or

During normal conditions, the subwoofer may
If

you

plantoleave the unit unused

off the subwoofer

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before seeking service
is

a simple troubleshooting guidetoassist

1. Verify

2.

Is

3.

Is

4. Have

5.

If

that
the power switch on?
the unit receiving

all

the unit has been runningathigh levels, one of the protection circuits may

by

the

master

for

your amplifier

the unitispluggedinand power outlet used is active.

an

controls

on

the amplifier (volume, crossover, phase, etc.) been properly set?

for

an

power switch

AND

input signal

extended period of time, we recommend

or

be

on

SERVICE

subwoofer, please re-check

you.

from

your source?

Has the amplifier overheated?

6. Has the power button been depressed on

7. Make sure binding posts are tightened.

If

the protection circuitryisactive, the unit may cycle
return
operation should
on

to

normal. Under more serious conditions, the unit may

againtoreset

return

the unit.

upon cooling, but

you

may

left

on

the

rear

the

remote?

on

be

requiredtoturn

continuously without any problems.

that

you

turn

panel.

all

systems. Following

be

engaged.

and off until operating parameters

shut

off completely. Normal

the power off and then

The following conditions require service

1. The power cord has become damaged

2. The unit does
change

in

3. The unit has been exposed

4. Some

part

Thank

not

appeartooperate normallyorexhibits a marked

performance

to

water

of the chassisorcircuitryisphysically damaged

You

for Purchasing a Velodyne Optimum Subwoofer!

by

a qualified technician:

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SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

Woofer:

Amplifier:
[Class

D)

High

Pass

Crossover:

Low

Pass

Crossover*:

Frequency
[+/-3

Harmonic
Magnet

Voice

Inputs:

Outputs:

Phase:
Video
Dimensions

[inc.
Cabinet:
Finish:

Accessories:

Warranty:
[parts/labor]

Response:

dB)

Distortion:

Structure: 204

Coil:

Shielded:

[H/W

feet,

grill

and

/0):

knobs]

Optimum·8

8"

forward

[6.5"
2400

1200
80Hz
40Hz-120Hz

28-120Hz

<5%

[12.7Ibs)

2.5"
inner/outer

Line
Line-level,

0°,90°,
No

11"x10.6"x12"

[28 x27 x31cm)
Sealed
Hand-rubbed

or

cherry

Mic,
remote
Three
Five

firing

piston

diameter]

watts

Dynamic

watts

RMS

[6 dB/octave)

[typical]

oz.

Dual

Layer

wind

and

Speaker

80Hz

180°,

enclosure

black

veneer

mic

stand,

control

years

(electronics]

years

(drivers]

up

270°

and

Power

*12dBoctave

Level

degrees

lacquer

Optimum.10

10"

forward

[8"

piston

2400
1200

80Hz(6dB/octave]

40Hz-120Hz 40Hz-120Hz

initial,24dB

24-120Hz 22-120Hz

<5%
346

(21.6
3"

Dual

inner/outer
Line

and
Line-level,
0°,

90°,

Yes

13.5"x13"x13.25"

[34 x 33 x 34
Sealed
Hand-rubbed

or

cherry

Mic,

mic

remote
Three
Five

years

watts
watts

[typical)

oz.

Ibs.]

Layer

Speaker

80Hz

180°,

enclosure

veneer

stand,

control

years

[drivers]

firing

diameter]

Dynamic
RMS

Power

octave

wind

Level

up

270°

cm)

black

and

[electronics)

ultimate

degrees

lacquer

Optimum·12

12"

forward

(9,7"

piston

2400

watts

1200

watts

80Hz(6dB/octave)

<5%

[typical)

346

oz.

[21,6Ibs.)
3"

Dual

Layer

inner/outer
Line

and

Speaker

Line-level,
0°,90°, 180°,270°
Yes

15.4"x15"x16.25"
[39 x38 x41cm)

Sealed

enclosure

Hand-rubbed
or

cherry

veneer

Mic,

mic

stand,

remote

control

Three

years

Five

years

firing

diameter)

Dynamic
RMS

wind

80Hz

up

black

and

[electronics)

[drivers)

Power

Level

degrees

lacquer

Shipping

NOTE:

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Weight

Specifications

[approx.):

are

subjecttochange

33

Ibs.

[15

Kg)

43

Ibs,

(20

Kg]

Optimum

49

Ibs.

[22

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Kg]

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FOR YOUR RECORDS.

Date Purchased, _
Dealer _

Serial

# _

*

NOTE:

Register. . . ON

Please complete and return your warranty

LINE

. . .

It's

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LIMITED

VELODYNE
of five years, and full range speakers for a period of five years.
date of purchase against defects

1.

2. This warranty is

ACOUSTICS,

VELODYNE
the one originally supplied with the unit (subwooferj
made
service representative.

component of the systembyanyone other than a

by

Inc. ("VELODYNE"j warrants

is not responsible for defects which result from the use ofanamplifierorcontroller other than

any

component of the system

voidifany

WARRANTY·

in

materials and workmanship subjecttothe following conditions:

repairsorservice coveredbythe

U.S.

all

electronics for a period of

or

by

anyone other than a

VELODYNE

card

within ten {10J days

faster

AND

All

VELODYNE

defects which result from modificationsorrepairs

. . .

CANADA

terms

factory authorized service representative.

and

three

products have a warranty from the

VELODYNE

of this warranty are made to

easier

DNLY

years, drivers

or

for

a period

factory authorized

any

VELODYNEisnot

3.
or

unauthorized modification. The

VELODYNE

and

4. The

5. This warranty

6. Use of this product outside the U.S. and Canada voids this warranty.

Information regarding service maybeobtained from the dealer from whom

VELODYNE

representative within the warranty period set forth above. If
will,atVELODYNE's
authorized service representative. Products forwarded to the factory authorized service representative should

shipped securely and properly packaged, insured

The Warranty of this product ifitis sold to a consumer outside of the United StatesorCanada shall comply with
applicable law and shall
warranty service, please contact the dealer from which
this product.

VELODYNE

and finalized within authorized dealer locations.

customer service. Warranty service

WARRANTY

responsible

is not responsible for damage resulting from such use.
product warranty is limited to units

is

nontransferable under

option, repairorreplace the productatno

be

the sole responsibility of the distributor

for

OUTSIDE

damage causedbyaccidents, abuse, misuse, naturalorpersonal disaster

VELODYNE

TO

OBTAIN

THE

products are not intended

that

are purchased from authorized

any

condition.

SERVICE

mustbeperformedbya

VELODYNE

charge if the product is forwarded prepaidtoa factory

and

freight prepaid.

UNITED

you

STATES

that

purchased this product,orthe distributor

for

professionalorcommercial use

VELODYNE

you

purchased the unit,orby

VELODYNE

determines the unit is defective,

AND

supplied this product.Toobtain any applicable

factory authorized service

CANADA

dealers

contacting

VELODYNE

that

supplied

be

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VELODYNE

PRODUCTS

DD®

Series

00-10
00-12
00-15
00-18

Digital Drive

1812

Signature Edition

DEQ-R Series

OEQ-8R
OEQ-10R
OEQ-12R
OEQ-15R

DLSTM"R

Series

OLS-3500R
OLS-3750R
OLS-4000R
OLS-5000R

Impact Series

Impact-Mini

Impact-10
Impact-12

120V

SubContractor™

MicroVee™

MiniVee®

MiniVee®

10

Optimum Series

Optimum-8
Optimum-10
Optimum-12

Series

SC-1250

SC-10
SC-12
SC-15
SC-IW

SC-IF/IC

SC-600 Amp

SC-600

IW

SC-600IFIIC

DD®

Series

00-10
00-12
00-15
00-18

Digital Drive

1812

Signature Edition

CHT-Q Series

CHT-8Q

CHT-10Q
CHT-12Q
CHT-15Q

Impact

Series

Impact-Mini

Impact-10
Impact-12

MicroVee™

230V

SPLi Series

SPL-800i

SPL-1000i

SPL-Ultra Series

SPL-800 Ultra
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SubContractor™

Series

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Amp

IW

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Digital Drive

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