Velodyne Acoustics SMS -1 User Manual
Digital Drive
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SMS
Subwoofer
Management
System
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1
USER’S
MANUAL
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Featuring Software Version 2.1
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Table of Contents
Congratulations ...................................................................................................1
Before you Begin .................................................................................................1
Package Contents................................................................................................2
Product Features and Controls ..............................................................................2
- SMS-1 ..........................................................................................................2
- Remote Control ..............................................................................................3
- Digital Drive Accessory Kit ...............................................................................5
Installation Overview .............................................................................................5
SMS
-1 Controls and Ports .................................................................................5
Installation
Installation – Step-by-Step......................................................................................9
- SMS-1 Cable Connections ................................................................................9
- A Word About SMS-1 Outputs..........................................................................9
- A Word About Interconnect Cables .................................................................10
- A Word About Connecting more than one SMS-1..............................................10
SMS
-1 Setup - OVERVIEW...................................................................................12
- Quick Setup Using Self-EQ ..............................................................................12
- ON-SCREEN Setup ........................................................................................12
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Restoring Defaults
Runtime Mode ..................................................................................................35
About Room Equalization.....................................................................................38
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Troubleshooting and Service ................................................................................38
– Quick Start .......................................................................................8
een Programming and Setup
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Appendix A: RS
Appendix B: Summar
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-232 Serial Overview and Commands ..............................................39
y of Special Remote Codes.....................................................41
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Congratulations
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ongratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne Digital Drive SMS-1Subwoofer Management
System! This system enables you to bring the power of Velodyne’s patent
bass management to any subwoofer. Digital Drive technology, universally acknowledged as the
state
-of-the-art in bass reproduction, is the result of years of research and development,
combining advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP), software, equalizer, and audio filter
technologies. The result is a product that provides levels of bass management for non
subwoofers previously unattainable.
-pending Digital Drive
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This exceptional product will provide you with years of unparalleled listening pleasure.
Enjoy!
Before you begin
Please observe the following instructions 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 the 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 car
scratch the chassis. Please save the car
Packing this unit in any other carton may result in damage when shipping. Please take a
moment to record the serial number and date/location of pur
the warranty card for future reference or register on
NOTE: Be sure to check the Velodyne website at www.velodyne.com for updates to the
SMS-1 software and/or this manual.
efully! Remove all staples if used to seal the carton as they can
ton and all packaging materials for future use.
chase in the space provided on
-line at www.velodyne.com.
Caution!
This SMS-1 has electr
sources 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
compressed in any way that could result in damaging the insulation or wire.
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onics built into the cabinet. Do not place the cabinet next to
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Package Contents
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our Velodyne Digital Drive SMS-1 consists of the following components:
• Digital Drive SMS-1
• Power Supply with Cord
• Remote control
• Digital Drive Accessory Kit
CAUTION: Many of the accessories are embedded in the included foam endcaps. Please
do not discard.
Product Features and Controls
SMS- 1
Prominent features of your new Digital Drive SMS-1 include:
• Front panel display indicating volume, preset, and operating modes
(auto
-EQ, mute, night mode)
• Control for up to three subwoofers
• Balanced (XLR) input
• Line
• Speaker
• Fixed 80Hz high
• Variable volume control
• Detachable 6
• Included rack mount ears
• On
-level (RCA) inputs and thruputs
-level inputs
-pass cr
-foot power supply
-screen controls:
- Auto-EQ
- Graphic or Parametric Equalizer contr
- Adjustable (15Hz – 199Hz) low-pass crossover (defeatable)
- Multiple staggered low-pass crossovers (6dB/octave, initial to 48dB/octave, ultimate)
- Adjustable (15Hz - 35Hz) subsonic filter (defeatable)
- Multiple staggered subsonic filters (12dB/octave, initial to 48dB/octave, ultimate)
- Variable volume control
- Adjustable phase control (0° - 180° in 15° increments)
- Selectable polarity (+/-)
- 12 V
- 6 presets for customized listening modes and EQ defeat
- Selectable default pr
- Switchable LCD light
- Night Mode maximum volume setting
- Save settings indicator
- Daisy chain feature
olt trigger (defeatable)
ossover (RCA output)
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Remote Control
The Velodyne Digital Drive infrared remote control allows you to set up, adjust, and reset your
-1 when connected to a television or a video monitor. You will also use your remote to
SMS
activate preset listening values, set the SMS
a night operational mode.
-1’s volume up or down, mute the SMS-1, or set
Take care not to lose or misplace your remote control as adjustments to the SMS
exception of volume control) can only be done using the remote.
NOTE: Two 1.5V AA batteries are required and included for operation of the
remote control.
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Remote Control Buttons
A brief description of each button on the remote control follows:
• PWR – Causes the SMS-1 to stand by.
• NUMERIC KEYPAD – Used to enter an
unlock code to enter SETUP mode, and for
other functions.
• SET (+/-) – Increases or decreases the Q value
for a parametric EQ, or sets values on the
SYSTEM SETTINGS page.
• LIGHT – Turns the SMS-1’s LCD light on or off.
• NIGHT – Limits the peak output of the SMS-1,
and illuminates the NIGHT indicator on the
LCD screen.
• VOL (+/-) – Raises or lowers the volume of
your SMS
• MUTE – Mutes and unmutes the SMS-1.
• TEST – Used to toggle between the SYSTEM
SETTINGS scr
een during setup.
scr
• EXIT – To exit SETUP mode. The unit will ask
if you want to save settings before exiting.
• SELECT - To toggle field values.
• RESET – Used to reset volume to the last saved
setting on the main screen, and to defeat
crossovers on the settings screen.
• MENU – Enters SETUP mode from the
oductor
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• PRESETS – To access the five presets and one
EQ defeat listening modes. Initially set at the
factor
front panel LCD indicates which preset you
have selected.
-1 as indicated on the LCD display.
een and the SYSTEM RESPONSE
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Figure 1: Velodyne Digital Drive remote control
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Digital Drive Accessory Kit
The Velodyne Digital Drive Accessory Kit contains the following six components:
• Calibrated precision microphone
• Microphone windscreen cover
• Tabletop microphone stand
• Microphone stand adapter
• 6 foot audio cable
• 6 foot video cable
• 20
-foot XLR microphone cable
Installation Overview
Your new Velodyne SMS
information below in order to determine which installation option is best for your system.
Remember to perform all installation procedures with SMS-1 unplugged until instructed
to activate it!
SMS-1 Controls and Ports
The Velodyne Digital Drive SMS-1 is set up, configured, and adjusted by the controls, inputs,
and connections located on the rear panel of the unit. Figure 1 shows the location of each of
these important operational interfaces. Brief descriptions of each interface follow.
-1 provides for a number of installation options. Read all the installation
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Figure 2: Digital Drive Front and Rear Panel Connections
(1)
(2) IR Remote Sensor.
(3) LCD Display – This display shows subwoofer volume, preset, and indicates auto-EQ,
(4) MIC INPUT
(5) VOLUME UP/DOWN
(6) XLR OUTPUT
(7) LFE INPUT
POWER
unit is to be left unused for an extended period of time, press the switch to the OFF
position to prolong the life of the SMS
self
- EQ, mute, and night mode operation.
SMS
-1’s system volume; press the black DOWN pushbutton to incrementally
lower your SMS
software updates.
signal to your subwoofer
or processor.
ess the POWER switch to the ON position to activate the SMS
– Pr
-1.
– This XLR input jack is for the XLR microphone cable.
– Press the black UP pushbutton to incrementally raise your
-1’s system volume. Note the use of these buttons during
– This balanced connector sends the conditioned subwoofer audio
.
– This XLR input jack receives the LFE signal from your receiver
-1. If the
(8) MIC INPUT
(9) IR REMOTE
other similar device.
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– This XLR input jack is for the XLR microphone cable.
– This connection allows for hook-up of an IR signal fr
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10) RS-232 OUT
Drive SMS
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– U
se this port to communicate with a second “daisy-chained” Digital
(11) RS
(12) EQ Video Output
(13) LFE OUTPUT – These connectors send the conditioned subwoofer audio signal to up
(14) EQ OUTPUT LEFT/RIGHT
(15) THRU
(16)
-232 IN – Use this port to communicate with your computer (for software
updates), a touch panel remote control, or another upstream Digital Drive SMS
See Appendix A for an explanation of the use of the serial port, available commands,
and their formats.
– Used to display the video generated by the SMS-1. S-Video or
composite connections are available. A composite video cable is included. NOTE:
Only connect to a single video output at a time.
to three subwoofers.
– Connect the audio cable from your accessory kit to these
jacks: white plug to LEFT, and red plug to RIGHT.
– These RCA connectors are for sharing the same signal that goes into your
-1 with a second “daisy-chained” SMS-1 or other device. Unaltered line-level
SMS
signal comes out of the THRU jack.
OUTPUT
high pass crossover.
– These RCA connectors incorporate the use of an 80Hz 6 dB/octave slope
-1.
(17) INPUT LFE
(18)
(19) 12V DC POWER SUPPLY INPUT
12V TRIGGER/SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT RIGHT/LEFT
active, 12 volts is required across these pins for power to be activated. The speaker
level connector allows for connection with exposed speaker wire.
– These RCA input jacks are for line-level connection.
– If the 12 volt trigger mode is
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- Connect the power supply to this jack.
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Installation – Quick Start
T
o quickly set up and take advantage of the auto-EQ feature in your new Digital Drive SMS-1,
perform the following steps:
1. Unpack the SMS
2. Connect an LFE input cable from your receiver/processor to the input jack.
For other hookup options, see step 2 on page 9.
3. Connect a high quality line level cable from one of the LFE out jacks to your subwoofer.
4. Disable your subwoofer’s crossover if possible, and set its volume to one
one
-half setting.
5. Power up the unit and ensure that it is receiving and processing signal from your
receiver (i.e. your subwoofer is playing bass).
6. Connect the microphone (found in the accessory kit) to the XLR mic input jack on the
front or rear panel of the SMS
7. Press 3
8. The subwoofer should emit 25 “sweep” tones then restart and play normally. NOTE: If
you have the video connected you will see the sweep scr
indicated. This scr
-2-1 on the remote.
-1 and connect the power cable.
-1 and place the mic in your favorite listening position.
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een will show the EQ adjustments as they happen.
-quarter up to
-EQ mode
9. Adjust the SMS
Enjoy your room
10.
-1’s volume and your subwoofer’s volume to taste.
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Installation– Step-By-Step
T
o ensure a quick and flawless installation of your Velodyne Digital Drive SMS-1, follow these
setup instructions.
SMS-1 Cable Connections
Make all necessary cable connections between the applicable SMS-1 connector port and your
particular home electronics equipment in the following order:
1. Insert the detachable power supply into the power interface port on the rear panel of your
-1. Plug the male end of the cord into a convenient wall outlet.
SMS
2. Provide signal to your SMS
receiver/processor owner’s manual for available inputs to the SMS
a. LFE INPUT (RCA, the RED jack at location 17 on Figure 1)
input cable connection. Make a connection between this input and the LFE output of
your receiver or processor; OR
b. LFE INPUT (XLR, location 7 on Figure 1)
the balanced LFE outputs of your receiver or processor; OR
INPUT, LEFT and RIGHT (location 17 on Figure 2)
c.
inputs and the stereo outputs of your receiver or processor; OR
d. SPEAKER
inputs and the left and right speaker connections on your receiver or pr
Make this connection by inserting speaker wire into the correct terminals of the
minal block.
ter
3. Establish the return line
and return them to your amplifier inputs. When installed in this fashion, your satellite
speakers will be crossed over at 80Hz, which removes the lower bass from your amplifier
and speakers, enabling them to do a better job reproducing high frequencies. By utilizing
this method, you will have a bi
your system.
-LEVEL INPUT (location 18 on Figure 2) - Make a connection between these
-1 through one or more of the following connections (refer to your
-1):
– This is the most common
– Make a connection between this input and
– Make a connection between these
ocessor.
-level connection (optional). Connect to a pre-amplifier’s main outputs
-amplified system, gaining impr
oved power and headr
oom for
NOTE: To bypass the 80Hz crossover described in step 3, use the THRU output jacks instead
of the OUTPUT jacks.
A word about SMS-1 outputs
The Velodyne SMS-1 is designed to operate using the full range audio signal for input when using
the digital built
that is inter
some rare cases, combining both an external crossover and the one internal to the SMS
result in low output and increased noise. In these installations you may need to bypass the
internal crossover in either the processor or Velodyne SMS
setting one crossover to a higher frequency (such as 120Hz) will restore maximum
performance. To bypass the SMS
signal from another cr
Note: If not using an exter
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nally filtered and designed to be used with a conventional amplifier and speaker. In
-in cr
ossover
. Most pr
ossover
efer to the SETUP instructions at step 14, below.
, r
nal crossover, you should use the built
ocessors/receivers have a “subwoofer out” or LFE jack
-1. In some installations, simply
-1’s internal crossover when the unit is being fed a low pass
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