CHT-R Series
CHT-8R
CHT-10R
CHT-12R
CHT-15R
USER’S
MANUAL
DSP-Controlled Home Theater Subwoofer
Table of Contents
C
ongratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Rear Panel Connections — Detailed Explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Interconnect Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Care of Your Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Troubleshooting and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Other Velodyne Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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Congratulations
C
ongratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne Classic Home Theater (CHT
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.
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 and Controls
• DSP-controlled
• Four selectable presets for customized listening mode
• Night-mode setting
• Mute contr
• Built-in 160 watt (RMS) power amplifier (CHT-8R)
• Built-in 185 watt (RMS) power amplifier (CHT-10R)
• Built-in 200 watt (RMS) power amplifier (CHT-12R)
• Built-in 1000 watt (RMS) power amplifier (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/off with bypass option
• Variable volume control
• Selectable phase control (0, 90, 180, or 270 degrees)
• Dual stagger
• Anti-clipping circuit
• Over excursion pr
• Slot loaded design
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ed low-pass crossover; 12 dB/octave initial, 24 dB/octave ultimate
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Installation
Y
our 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 off.
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Figure 2. CHT-15R Rear Panel Connections
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