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Table of Contents
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ongratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Crossovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Interconnect Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Care of Your Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Protection Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Troubleshooting and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
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Congratulations
C
ongratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne Impact subwoofer system. This system
represents the state-of-the-art in home audio reproduction and will provide you with years of
listening pleasure when properly used and cared for. Read and follow this instruction manual
to ensure safe and proper system connection and operation.
Caution!
Please observe the following instructions to insure safe and proper system operation.
Note: Do not leave unit in direct sunlight or use in high humidity environments!!!
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. This unit is heavy. Use caution when lifting or moving to
avoid injury. Please save the carton and all packaging materials for future use. Packing this
unit in any other carton may result in severe damage when shipping. Record the serial number
in the space provided on page 13 for future reference.
Product Features
• Driver configurations:
Impact-Mini — 6.5” (5” piston diameter) active subwoofer and 64 ounce (4.0 lb)
motor str
Impact-10 — 10” (8.2” piston diameter) subwoofer and 89.6 ounce (5.6 lb)
motor structure or,
Impact-12 — 12” (9.7” piston diameter) subwoofer and 89.6 ounce (5.6 lb)
motor structure
• Class D amplifier
• Adjustable (50 to 200 Hz) low-pass crossover with a 12 dB/octave slope
• Line-level (RCA) inputs
• Speaker-level inputs and outputs
• Signal sensing auto turn on/off
• Variable volume control
• Selectable phase contr
• Green (power on) / Red (power standby) mode indicator LED
ucture and 8” (6.5” piston diameter) passive radiator or,
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ol (0
or 180
°
°
Prepare for Installation
Your new Velodyne subwoofer 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 to
prevent possible damage.
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Placement
The first step in installing your new Impact sub is to determine where it will be placed in the
r
oom. Unpack the system carefully and use the following guidelines in order to find the best
room placement option.
True subwoofers operate at extremely low frequencies which are primarily omni-directional.
Keep in mind that frequency response and output level can be drastically influenced by
placement, depending on the acoustic properties of the listening room. To obtain optimum
output from your subwoofer, try placing it within a foot of a corner. This location will offer the
greatest output levels and optimum low frequency extension. If at all possible, your subwoofer
should be placed along a wall. The worst location for a subwoofer is typically far away from any
walls and close to the center of your room. Avoid these locations when possible. When using
a pair of Velodyne subwoofers in 2-channel stereo, it is preferable to feed each subwoofer with
one channel and place each subwoofer near the satellite of the same channel.
Depending on the size and type of furnishings in the room, perfect placement may not be
possible. Finding the best location within your environment will likely require some
experimentation. We suggest you experiment with the location during setup to find what sounds
best to you when seated in your typical listening position.
Regardless of where you install your Velodyne subwoofer, it must remain in an upright position.
Using, shipping or storing the subwoofer in any other position for an extended period of time
may result in damage to the unit not covered by warranty.
Caution!
This subwoofer has electr
of heat such as furnace registers, radiators, etc. Do not place the unit near sources of
excessive moisture, such as evaporative coolers, humidifiers, etc. The power cord should be
routed in such a way that it will not be walked on, pinched or compr
result in damaging the insulation or wire.
Your Velodyne Impact subwoofer is NOT magnetically shielded. Should you find it necessary to
use it with an older CR
for correct distance by minimizing distortion of the picture and colors.
onics built into the cabinet. Do not place the cabinet next to sources
essed in any way that could
T monitor or TV
, keep it at least two feet fr
om the monitor. Experiment
Installation
Inputs
our new subwoofer is equipped with speaker
Y
jacks when connecting your subwoofer to a pre-amp, signal processor (such as LFE out), linelevel cr
eceivers may not provide enough signal to have the unit’s auto-on feature operate properly.
r
Additionally, this lack of signal may also cause the subwoofer to produce less output than it is
capable of.
ossover
, or receiver with pre-amp level outputs. When using the line level jacks, some
-level and line-level inputs. Use the LINE LEVEL
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T
o alleviate this condition, we recommend the following steps:
1
) If using line level jacks, BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT INPUT CAN BE USED – never use just
the left or just the right input. If the subwoofer’s signal comes from the LFE channel of
your receiver, use a “Y” splitter to connect to both the left and right inputs.* If using line
level connections from a preamp or signal processor, use both Left and Right inputs from
your preprocessor or preamp and connect them to the Left and Right inputs on your
subwoofer. (See figure 2a on page 7.)
* This dual male-to-female “Y” splitter can be found at your local electronics store.
2) If using a receiver with LFE out, be sure the LFE channel is sending adequate signal to the
subwoofer. We recommend setting the subwoofer’s level to the 9 o’clock position (the
1/4 volume setting) and then adjust the LFE channel on your receiver or processor to
achieve the desired bass output. See your receiver or processor’s owner’s manual for
more information. (See figure 2b on page 8.)
The SPEAKER LEVEL jacks connect directly to the speaker outputs of any amplifier, integrated
amplifier, or receiver. Your amplifier section will notice no additional loading effects when you
use these inputs due to their very high impedance. If using the SPEAKER LEVEL inputs, you DO
want to connect both channels, since different bass information might be present in each
channel going to your main speakers.
Important!!!
Do not use both LINE LEVEL and SPEAKER LEVEL connections simultaneously!
Caution!!!
To avoid damage to your main amplifier, be sure to maintain correct polarity when making all
connections - red (positive) to red, and black (negative) to black. Be sure all connections are
tight, and that there are no loose strands or frayed wires.
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 achieve similar output levels from both the main speakers
and subwoofer when listening to music. A good starting point for the volume control is two or
three graduations from minimum.
Warning:
Some manufactur
It is very important to verify that your receiver Sub-Out channel is set to the same output level
as your fr
level adjustment pr
appear to have a weak output, it may sound noisy or distorted, and the Auto On/Off feature
may not operate properly.
ont right and left channels. Refer to your r
ers pr
eset their r
ocedure. If your receiver Sub-Out channel is set too low, the subwoofer may
eceivers with the Sub-Out channel signal at a minimum level.
eceiver manual for the individual channel
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Low-pass Crossover - 50 to 200 Hz
As noted above, all inputs sum the left and right channels together, with the resulting signal
p
assing through an adjustable low-pass crossover before being amplified. The crossover control
allows you to adjust the upper limit of the subwoofer’s frequency response from 50 to 200 Hz.
The subwoofer’s response will begin rolling off above the frequency you set this control to. You
should set the crossover frequency to obtain a smooth and seamless transition from the
subwoofer to the main speakers in your system. If your main speakers are smaller units with
limited low frequency output, you may wish to choose a higher frequency (such as 100 - 120
Hz) than you would with larger speakers which have greater low frequency output. With larger
speakers, you might start with this control set lower, such as 80 Hz.
Phase Adjustment - 0°/180°
This control allows you to “reverse” the phase of the subwoofer’s output signal 180° to correct
for any possible mismatch and resulting cancellation between the subwoofer and your main
speakers/amplifier. To adjust, simply listen to the system with music playing, then depress the
phase switch from one position to the other and listen for a change in mid-bass frequency
output. The correct position will have a greater amount of apparent mid-bass frequency output.
For all installations, experiment with the phase switch to determine the setting (0 or 180
degrees) that produces the most mid-bass. If the settings sound similar, we recommend the
“0” position.
Auto Turn on Function
The subwoofer will turn itself on automatically when an audio signal is present. If no signal is
present for approximately eight minutes, the unit will switch to standby mode (Red LED). While
in standby mode, your subwoofer will draw ver
Warning:
If the Sub-Out channel signal level from your receiver is too weak, this feature will not operate
operly and shut the subwoofer off while you are listening to it. To correct this, see VOLUME
pr
CONTROL section on previous page.
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Rear Panel Connections
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Figure 1.Impact Rear Panel Connections
e 1 shows the connections on the rear panel of the Impact. Following are brief descriptions
Figur
of the connections described in Figure 1. More detail of these connections can be found below:
(1)
(2)
LINE INPUT jacks - Connect these jacks to the LINE OUT jacks of the amplifier.
SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT terminals - The speaker-level signal to the front
speakers is output fr
om these ter
minals.
(3)
(4)
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speaker output terminals of your amplifier or receiver.
PHASE switch - Select the switch position at which you hear a louder
mid-bass sound.
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5)
(6) LOW-PASS CROSSOVER - Use this knob to select the high-frequency range at
V
OLUME LEVELknob - Use this knob to adjust the output level of
the subwoofer.
which you wish to cut-off the signal to the subwoofer.
(7)
POWER INDICATOR - Red: Unit is in standby mode. Green: Unit is in operation
mode. (automatically turns to STANDBY mode if no signal for eight minutes)
Crossovers
Receiver/Processor Subwoofer Outputs
The Velodyne subwoofer is designed to operate using the full range audio signal for input when
using the built-in crossover. Many home theater processors/receivers (Dolby Digital™, DTS™,
THX™) have a “subwoofer out” jack (sometimes labeled “LFE”) that is internally filtered, settable
at the receiver/processor, and designed to be used with a powered subwoofer. In some
installations, it may be beneficial to use BOTH the Velodyne crossover and the
receiver/processor crossover, resulting in a steeper ultimate crossover slope. In some rare
cases, combining both an external crossover and the one internal to the subwoofer may result
in low output and increased noise. In these installations you may need to bypass the crossover
in either the pr
frequency (such as 120 Hz) will restore maximum performance.
(Refer to Figure 2a Line-Level Subwoofer Connection Diagram and Figure 2b Speaker-Level
Subwoofer Connection Diagram, pages 7 and 8 for connection diagrams.)
ocessor or your Impact subwoofer, or simply setting one cr
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FRONT
REAR
AMPLIFIER
S
UBWOOFER OUTPUT JACK
Figur
e 2a. Line-Level Subwoofer Connection Diagram
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RONT
REAR
A
MPLIFIER
SUBWOOFER OUTPUT JACK
FRONT LEFT SPEAKER
FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER
Figure 2b. Speaker-Level Subwoofer Connection Diagram
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Interconnect Cables
W
hen installing your new Velodyne subwoofer using the line level connections, you should
always use shielded phono cables. There are many high quality cables available today. It is
recommended that you keep the length of cable as short as possible to avoid any potential
noise problems.
When using speaker level connections, use a high quality speaker cable that mates well with
the connectors. Be very careful to avoid any loose strands or frayed wires that may result in a
short, which may damage your equipment. Cables of extremely large size are not required due
to the low current draw of this type of connection. Extremely large gauge wire may not properly
fit in the terminals, resulting in a poor connection and possible short circuits.
Care of Your Subwoofer
Your Velodyne subwoofer does not require any regular maintenance. Normal dusting or cleaning
of the surface for appearance purposes is all that is required. We suggest you avoid any harsh
detergents or chemicals when cleaning the cabinet. Abrasives, detergents, or cleaning
solutions may damage the finish on the cabinet. We recommend using only a damp cloth to
clean the cabinet.
During normal conditions, your new subwoofer may be left on continuously without any
problems. The unit is equipped with a signal-sensing turn on/off that will automatically turn on
the unit when a signal is present at the inputs and turn off the unit after several minutes when
there is no longer any signal at the inputs.
Protection Circuitry
mance with
Your new subwoofer is equipped with circuitr
eatest reliability.
gr
The unit is protected against:
1) Overheating the amplifier.
2) Excessive dr
If either of the above should happen, you should r
until nor
outlet, as dropping power line voltage will be most noticeable under strenuous conditions and
may result in the unit shutting down intermittently.
mal operating conditions return. You may also want to plug the unit into a different wall
op in power line voltage.
y to pr
educe the volume setting or shut the unit of
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Troubleshooting and Service
B
efore seeking service for your amplifier or subwoofer, please re-check all systems. Following
is a simple troubleshooting guide to assist you.
1. Verify that the unit is plugged in and power outlet used is active.
2. Is the power switch on?
3. Is the unit receiving an input signal from your source?
4. Have all controls (volume, crossover, phase, etc.) been properly set?
5. If the unit has been running at high levels, one of the protection circuits may be
engaged. Has the amplifier overheated?
6. Make sure the speaker wires are fully inserted into the spring clip connectors and that
no wires are touching from one terminal to another.
If the protection circuitry is active, the unit may cycle on and off until operating parameters
return to normal. Under more serious conditions, the unit may shut off completely. Normal
operation should return upon cooling, but you may be required to turn the power off and then
on again to reset the unit.
The following conditions require service by a qualified technician:
1. The power cord has become damaged
2. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance
3. The unit has been exposed to water
4. Some par
t of the chassis or circuitry is physically damaged
Thank You for Purchasing a Velodyne!
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Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS IMPACT- Mini IMPACT-10 IMPACT-12
oofer 6.5” (16.5 cm) active (5” piston 10” (24. 5 c m ) 12” (30.5 c m )
W
diameter) & 8” (20.3 cm) passive forward firing foward firing
(6.5” piston diameter) (8.2” piston diameter) (9.7” piston diameter)
Amplifier:
Class D 180 watts RMS 150 watts RMS 165 watts RMS
Cabinet Design Acoustically neutral, Acoustically neutral, Acoustically neutral,
Frequency Response 38-140 Hz 32 -140 Hz 29 - 140 Hz
Voice Coil 2” dual layer copper wound 2” dual layer copper-wound 2” copper-wo und
Cone 6.5” & 8” Anodized Aluminum Cones Coated Fiber Coated Fiber
Magnet Structure 64 oz. (4.0 lbs) 89.6 oz. (5.6 lbs) 89.6 oz. (5.6 lbs)
Speaker-Level Pass- T h rough Full range Full Range Full Range
Low-Pass Crossov er 50 - 200 Hz 50 - 200 Hz 50 - 200 Hz
Outputs Left and right speaker Left and right speaker Left and right speaker
Inputs RCA Line Level, LFE and RCA Line Level, LFE and RCA Line Level, LFE and
Phase 0° or 180° 0° or 180° 0° or 180°
300 watts Dynamic Power/ 250 watts Dynamic Power/ 275 watts Dynamic Power/
down-firing passive radiator
(+/-3 dB) (+/-3 dB) (+/-3 dB)
level pass-through level pass-through level pass-through
Speaker Level inputs Speaker Level inputs Speaker Level inputs
downward-firing port downward-firing port
Auto On/Off Yes Yes Yes
Removable Grill
ideo Shielding
V
LED Power Indicator Yes Yes Yes
Input Impedance 65K ohm (for LINE INPUT jacks)
Sensitivity Speaker-Level 1.0V 1.0V 1.0V
Line 100 mV 100 mV 100 mV
Power Supply
Cabinet (H,W,D ) 10” x 10” x 12” 13.6” x 12.6” x 14.9” 15.1” x 14.2” x 18.9”
(inc. feet and grille) 25.4 x 25.4 x 30.5 cm 34.5 x 32 x 37.8 cm 38.4 x 36 x 48 cm
Warranty Three years (electronics - parts and labor)
(North America) Five years (drivers - parts and labor)
Shipping W
eight (appr
ox.)
Yes Yes Yes
No No No
1.2K ohm (for SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT ter
120V, 60 Hz AC 120V, 60 Hz AC 120V, 60 Hz AC
24 lbs. (11 Kg)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
30 lbs. (13.6 Kg) 38 lbs. (17.2 Kg)
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Velodyne Products
115 - 120V
®
D
D Series
DD-10
DD-12
DD-15
DD-18
Digital Drive 1812
Signature Edition
DEQ-R Series
DEQ-8R
DEQ-10R
DEQ-12R
DEQ-15R
DLS™-R Series
MiniVee
MiniVee®10
Optimum Series
Optimum-8
Optimum-10
Optimum-12
SMS™-1
SubContractor™
Series
SC-1250
SC-10
SC-12
®
220 - 240V
®
DD Series
DD-10
DD-12
DD-15
DD-18
Digital Drive 1812
Signature Edition
CHT-Q Series
CHT-8Q
CHT-10Q
CHT-12Q
CHT-15Q
Impact Series
SPLi Series
SPL-800i
SPL-1000i
SPL-Ultra Series
SPL-800 Ultra
SPL-1000 Ultra
SPL-1200 Ultra
SubContractor™
Series
SC-1250
SC-10
SC-12
SC-15
DLS -3500R
DLS -3750R
DLS -4000R
DLS -5000R
Impact Series
Impact -Mini
Impact -10
Impact -12
MicroVee™
SC-15
SC-IW
SC-IF/IC
SC-600 Amp
SC-602 Amp
SC-600 IW
SC-600 IF/IC
VX-11
Impact -Mini
Impact -10
Impact -12
MicroVee™
SMS™ -1
SC-IW
SC-IF/IC
SC-600 Amp
SC-602 Amp
SC-600 IW
SC-600 IF/IC
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FOR YOUR RECORDS. . .
Date Purchased_________________________________________________________________
Dealer_________________________________________________________________________
Serial #________________________________________________________________________
*NOTE: Please complete and return your warranty card within ten (10) days or
Register. . . ON LINE . . . It’s faster . . . and easier
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LIMITED WARRANTY - U.S. AND CANADA ONLY
VELODYNE ACOUSTICS, Inc. (“VELODYNE”) warrants all electronics for a period of three years, drivers for a period
of five years, and full range 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 (subwoofer) or defects which result from modifications or repairs
made by 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.
6. Use of this product outside the U.S. and Canada voids this warranty.
TO OBTAIN SERVICE
Information regarding service may be obtained from the dealer from whom you purchased the unit, or by contacting
VELODYNE customer ser
esentative within the warranty period set forth above. If VELODYNE determines the unit is defective, VELODYNE
epr
r
will, at VELODYNE’s option, r
authorized service representative. Products forwarded to the factory authorized service representative should be
shipped securely and pr
WARRANTY OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
The Warranty of this product if it is sold to a consumer outside of the United States or Canada shall comply with
applicable law and shall be the sole responsibility of the distributor that supplied this product. To obtain any applicable
warranty service, please contact the dealer from which you purchased this product, or the distributor that supplied
oduct.
this pr
vice. Warranty service must be performed by a VELODYNE factory authorized service
epair or r
operly packaged, insur
eplace the product at no charge if the product is forwarded prepaid to a factory
ed and fr
eight pr
epaid.
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Morgan Hill, CA 95037
408.465.2800 voice
408.779.9208 service fax
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