Velodyne Acoustics DPS-10, DPS-12 User Manual
DPS Series
DPS-10
DPS-12
USER’S
MANUAL
Audio/Video Subwoofer System
Caution
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Table of Contents
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ongratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Rear Panel Connections - Detailed Explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Care of Your Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Troubleshooting and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Velodyne Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
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Congratulations
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ongratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne Digital Power Slot™ (DPS) subwoofer system.
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
• Microprocessor-controlled
• Four selectable presets for customized listening mode
• Selectable option to activate Auto-on/off feature
• 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
• Line-level inputs
• Variable volume control
• Selectable phase control (0 or 180 degrees)
• Dual stagger
• Anti-clipping circuit
• Over excursion protection
• Slot loaded design
-level inputs and outputs
ed low-pass crossover; 12 dB/octave initial, 24 dB/octave ultimate
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Installation
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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.
Figure 1. Front Panel Display
Front Panel Display
e 1 shows the fr
Figur
Presets
There are four pr
Whichever pr
characteristics for bass reproduction:
Movies: Maximum output and impact for explosions and
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 impact of video games.
Each preset has its own characteristic with respect to subsonic filter, volume differential, and
a single equalizer (EQ) in or
eset you choose is illuminated with a blue LED. The pr
ont panel display, which is located on the top of your subwoofer.
esets, consisting of Movies, R&B — Rock, Jazz — Classical, and Games.
esets provide the following
other action adventur
der to optimize the listening mode for the pr
e movie content.
eset.
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T
he following table indicates musical style and which preset is recommended for it.
M
usical Style Suggested Preset
Action Adventure Movies Movies
Alternative 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
Country — Rock R&B — Rock
Country — Soft Jazz — Classical
Dance and DJ R&B — Rock
Folk Jazz — Classical
Hard Rock and 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 and 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
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