Velodyne Acoustics DPS-10, DPS-12 User Manual 2
TM
DPS-10
and
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DPS-12
User's Manual
Audio/Video Subwoofer System
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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 lighting 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 subwoofer is operated.
2. Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings -- All warnings on the subwoofer 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 subwoofer 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 subwoofer should be used only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting -- The subwoofer should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by
the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation -- The subwoofer should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the subwoofer 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 subwoofer should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other subwoofers that produce heat.
10. Power Sources -- The subwoofer should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the subwoofer.
11. 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 subwoofer.
12. "Caution: To prevent electrical shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully inserted." "Attention: Pour eviter
les chocs electriques, introduire lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et
pousser jusqu' au fond".
13. Cleaning -- The subwoofer should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
14. Nonuse Periods -- The power cord of the subwoofer 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 subwoofer 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 subwoofer.
c. The subwoofer has been exposed to rain.
d. The subwoofer does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
e. The subwoofer has been dropped or damaged.
17. Servicing -- The user should not attempt to service the subwoofer beyond what is described in the operating
instructions.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
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Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of a V elodyne Digital Po wer Slot
(DPS) subwoofer system. This system represents the state-ofthe-art in low frequency reproduction. Read and f ollow 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. Remove all staples used to
seal the carton as they can scratch the cabinet. 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
• Microprocessor-controlled
• 4 selectable presets for customized listening mode
• Night-mode setting
• Built-in 185 watt (RMS) power amplifier (DPS-10)
• Built-in 200 watt (RMS) power amplifier (DPS-12)
• 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
• Variable volume control
• Selectable phase control (0 or 180 degrees)
• Dual staggered low-pass crossover; 12 dB/octave initial,
24 dB/octave ultimate
• Anti-clipping circuit
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• Over excursion protection
• Slot loaded design
Installation
Your 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.
DPS
JAZZ
CLASSICAL
GAMES
MOVIES
&
RB
ROCK
NIGHT
Figure 1. Front Panel Display
Front Panel Display
Figure 1 shows the front panel display, which is located on the top
of your subwoofer.
Presets
There are 4 presets, consisting of Movies, R&B – Rock, Jazz –
Classical, and Games. Whichever preset you choose is illuminated with a blue LED. The presets provide the following characteristics for bass reproduction:
Movies: Maximum output and impact for explo-
sions and other action adventure movie
content.
R&B – Rock: Provides the driving bass found in today’ s
rock music.
Jazz – Classical: The tightest, cleanest, lowest distortion
bass.
Games: Maximum loudness available for the im-
pact of video games.
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The following table indicates musical style and which preset is
recommended for it.
Musical Style Suggested Preset
Action Adventure Movies Movies
Alternative Rock Jazz – Classical
Blue Jazz – Classical
Broadway & Vocalists Jazz – Classical
Children’s Music Jazz – Classical
Christian & Gospel Jazz – Classical
Classic Rock R&B – Rock
Classical Jazz – Classical
Country — Rock R&B – Rock
Country – Soft Jazz – Classical
Dance & DJ R&B – Rock
Folk Jazz – Classical
Hard Rock & Metal R&B – Rock
Indie Music R&B – Rock
Latin Music R&B – Rock
Miscellaneous Jazz – Classical
Movies – Non-Action Adventure Jazz – Classical
New Age Jazz – Classical
Opera & Vocal Jazz – Classical
Pop R&B – Rock
R&B R&B – Rock
Rap and Hip-Hop R&B – Rock
Rock R&B – Rock
Soundtracks R&B – Rock or Jazz –
Classical
Video Games Games
Night Mode
Night mode limits the maximum output of the subwoofer for later
night listening or to be more considerate of close neighbors. Press
the night button to turn the night mode feature on or off. Night
mode, when active, is indicated by the flashing blue power LED.
Volume Control
This control allows you to balance the output from the subwoofer
to the main speakers in your system. This control should be set to
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