Velodyne Acoustics SPL-1000I User Manual

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SPL-1000i

USER’S

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Audio/Video Subwoofer System

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Table of Contents

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ongratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Prepare for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Line-Level Connection - Option A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Line-Level Connection - Option B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Speaker-Level Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Interconnnect Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Care of Your Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Protection Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Troubleshooting and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Velodyne Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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ongratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne subwoofer system. This system represents the
state-of-the-art in low frequency reproduction and will provide you with years of listening
pleasure when properly cared for. Read and follow this instruction manual to insure safe and
proper system connection and operation.

Caution!

Please observe the following precautions 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 or service representative.

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 the warranty card for future reference.

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• 230 V

• A single driver consisting of either:

- 8” (6.5” piston diameter) driver with 2.5” high-temp voice coil and
204 ounce magnet structure or,

- 10” (8” piston diameter) driver with 3” high-temp voice coil and
346 ounce magnet structure

• Built-in 2000 watts Dynamic/1000 watts RMS high efficiency Class D amplifier

• Adjustable (40 to 120 Hz) low-pass crossover (defeatable)

• Line-level (RCA) inputs and outputs

• LFE Input

• Speaker-level inputs with five way binding post connections

• Signal sensing auto turn on/off (defeatable)

• Variable volume control

• Selectable phase control (0° or 180°)

• Multiple staggered low-pass crossovers; 12 dB/octave initial, 48 dB/octave ultimate
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• Blue power indicator LED

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our 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 suited for
your system.

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PLACEMENT

True subwoofers operate at extremely low frequencies which are primarily omni-directional.
While it is recommended that the subwoofer be placed on the same plane as the satellite
speakers, room and system conditions often dictate otherwise. Keep in mind that frequency
response and output level can be drastically influenced by placement, depending on the acoustic
properties of the listening room. Typically, the optimum location for a subwoofer is tucked away
in a corner of your listening room. This location will usually offer the greatest output levels and
optimum low frequency extension. 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 stereo, it is preferable to place each subwoofer by the
satellite of the same channel.

Caution! This subwoofer has electronics built into the cabinet. Do not place the cabinet
next to 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.

Remember to perform all installation procedures with system power turned

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(woofer facing forward). 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 war

Your new Velodyne subwoofer, like any good speaker system, requires proper positioning within the
listening space to provide maximum performance. Improperly placed speakers may degrade the
sound quality and reduce your listening pleasure. 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.

dless of where you install your Velodyne subwoofer, it must remain in an upright position

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