Velodyne Acoustics DECO User Manual

What the Critics are saying about Velodyne Products:

The SPL-800 subwoofer is a mind-blower. This dinky little sub has got to

give the most slam per cubic foot Ive encountered.

-Daniel Kumin

Sound & Vision, April 2002

In general, the Velodyne could play slightly louder, and often cleaner, than

the Sunfire.

-D.B. Keele Jr.

Audio, June 1998

How do they get this kind of bass out of such a tiny box? Deep, tight,

tuneful and loud enough to rattle pictures on the wall  this is serious

subwoofing.

-Robert Deutsch

Stereophile Guide to Home Theater, September 1998

Home Theater Speaker System

Owner’s Manual

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P/N 63-DECO8 Rev C 13JUN2002

(Preliminary)

Velodyne Acoustics, Inc.

345 Digital Drive

Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Phone [phone]

FAX [phone]

Web: www.velodyne.com

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Innovative Technology,

Unequalled Performance!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................1

SYSTEM OVERVIEW.........................................................................................2

SATELLITE POSITIONING.................................................................................4

SATELLITE MOUNTING....................................................................................6

SUBWOOFER POSITIONING.............................................................................8

CONNECTING SATELLITES...............................................................................9

CONNECTING/CONFIGURING SUBWOOFER.....................................................10

NOTES

TYPICAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM........................................13

CARE AND CLEANING....................................................................................15

TROUBLESHOOTING THE DECO 8 SUBWOOFER................................................16

SATELLITE SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................18

DECO 8 SUBWOOFER SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................19

WARRANTY STATEMENT.................................................................................20

NOTES............................................................................................................21

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WARRANTY STATEMENT

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Velodyne Acoustics, Inc.

345 Digital Drive

Morgan Hill, CA 95037

LIMITED WARRANTY

VELODYNE ACOUSTICS, Inc. (“VELODYNE”) warrants all powered subwoofers for a period of two years, and full range/
satellite speakers for a period of five years. All VELODYNE products have a warranty from the date of purchase against
defects in materials and workmanship subject to the following conditions:

1. VELODYNE is not responsible for defects which result from the use of an amplifier or controller other than the one
originally supplied with the unit (subwoofers) or defects which result from modifications or repairs made to any component
of the system by anyone other than a VELODYNE factory authorized service representative.

2. This warranty is void if any repairs or service covered by the terms of this warranty are made to any component of the
system by anyone other than a VELODYNE factory authorized service representative.

3. VELODYNE is not responsible for damage caused by accidents, abuse, misuse, natural or personal disaster or
unauthorized modification. The VELODYNE products are not intended for professional or commercial use and VELODYNE
is not responsible for damage resulting from such use.

4. The VELODYNE product warranty is limited to units that are purchased from authorized VELODYNE dealers and
finalized within authorized dealer locations.

5. This warranty is nontransferable under any condition.

TO OBTAIN SERVICE

Information regarding service may be obtained from the dealer from whom you purchased the unit, or by contacting

Velodyne (address and telephone number shown above). Warranty service must be performed by a Velodyne factory
authorized service representative within the warranty period set forth in the warranty statement. If Velodyne determines the
unit to be defective, Velodyne will, at V elodyne’ s option, repair or replace the product at no charge if the product is forwarded
prepaid to a factory authorized service representative. Keep original receipt. Products forwarded to a factory authorized
service representative should be shipped securely and properly packaged, insured, and freight prepaid. Use of original
packaging materials is highly recommended. Online registration is not required to validate warranty, but is recommended.
Registration provides us with purchase date & dealer information to assist us when validating your warranty for covered
repairs.

Phone [phone]

FAX [phone]

Serial Number _________________

Register.........ONLINE

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CAUTION

Please do not attempt to open or disassemble

cabinet. There are no user

serviceable parts inside.

Safety First

1. Read Instructions. All safety and operating instructions should be read

before the speaker is operated.

2. Retain instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained

for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the speakers and in the operating instructions

should be adhered to.

4. Follow instructions. For optimum performance, all operating and use

instructions should be followed.

5. Water and moisture. The speakers should not be used near water. For

example, near bathtub, washbowl, sink, laundry tub, pool, outdoors, or in

an extremely damp environment.

6. Stands. If stands are used, they should be sturdy enough to prevent

accidental tipping, which would result in damage to the speaker.

7. Wall or ceiling mounting. The speaker should be mounted to a wall or ceiling

using hardware designed to support the weight of the speaker, or damage

may result. Consult your dealer for specific recommendations.

8. Heat. The speaker should be situated away from any direct heat sources

such as radiators, stoves, or any other appliances that produce heat.

9. Cleaning. The speaker should be cleaned only with a damp cloth. Harsh

abrasives or cleaning solutions may damage the finish and should not be

used.

10. Foreign object or liquid entry. Care should be taken so that objects or liquids

do not fall onto any part of the speaker.

11. Damage requiring service. The speaker should be serviced only by a qualified

technician when:

a. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the speaker.

b. The speaker has been damaged by exposure to rain or severe moisture.

c. The speaker does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked

change in performance.

d. The speaker has been dropped, or the enclosure is damaged.

12. Servicing. The user should never attempt to service the speaker. All servicing

should be referred to a qualified service technician or authorized service

facility.

Website: www.velodyne.com

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CONGRATULATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE DECO 8 SUBWOOFER

Congratulations on your purchase of the Velodyne DECO Home Theater System.

You have purchased a high quality set of precision crafted speakers and a high

performance 8 subwoofer which will enhance your home theater listening pleasure.

This manual provides an overview of the product, details the performance

characteristics of the DECO Home Theater System, and describes how to configure

and install the system. This system is engineered to reproduce the surround formats

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used in todays home theaters including *Dolby Digital 5.1

Dolby Pro-Logic

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II and DTS

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.

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, Dolby Pro-Logic

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Please take a few moments to read the entire manual to ensure you get the

maximum performance out of your system.

DECO HOME THEATER SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The DECO Home Theater System consists of five identical satellite speakers and

an 8 Class D 600 watt amplified subwoofer. The satellite speakers are a two-way

design with a single 4 woofer and a 1 silk dome ferrofluid cooled tweeter. The

satellite drivers are magnetically shielded to reduce the possibility of their magnets

interfering with the colors produced by your television. The enclosure is designed

with the aid of the latest computer modeling programs and is molded from a

reinforced high-density non-resonant polypropylene. The satellite speakers include

a ¼-20 threaded insert and a key-hole slot for various wall-mounting options.

The DECO Satellites are designed to integrate flawlessly with the DECO 8

subwoofer.

Woofer: 8 High Excursion, forward firing non-shielded

driver with a 6.5 piston diameter

High Pass Crossover: 80 Hz (6 dB/octave)

Low Pass Crossover: 40 Hz to 120 Hz (12 dB/octave - initial, 48

,

dB/octave - ultimate)

Phase: Switchable from 0° to 180°

Frequency Response: 28 Hz to 120 Hz (+/-3 dB)

Amplifier Power: Class D Switching (with Patented energy

recovery circuit)

1200 Watt Dynamic Power

600 Watts RMS Power

Magnetic Structure: 12.75 lbs [5.8kg]

Voice Coil: 2.5 diameter Ultra-Hi-temp with inner/outer

dual layered copper wire, CNC wound on glass

fiber composite former, bonded with high tem-

perature polyimide resin (proprietary Velodyne

design)

As you carefully unpack the system, you will find the following items:

a) 5 ea.

b) 1 ea.

c) 20 ea.

10 ea.

d) 1 ea.

e) 1 ea.

*Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

DTS is a registered trademark of DTS Technology.

DECO Satellite speakers

DECO 8 Subwoofer

Small Rubber feet

Large Rubber feet

16 RCA cable

Owners Manual

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Inputs: Line Level - Gold Plated RCA

Outputs: Line Level - Gold Plated RCA

(80 Hz High Pass)

Warranty: Two Years

Enclosure Dimensions (H,W,D): 11.25 x 11.0 x 11.75

Weight (ea., unpacked): 38 lbs. [17.3kg]

Specifications are those in effect at the time of printing. Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. reserves the right to change specifi-

cations or appearance at anytime without notice.

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