Velodyne Acoustics VA- 12 15X User Manual

"If you know subwoofers, you know about Velodyne."

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"...Velodyn es VA-12 15X is a great subwoofer. It combines deep,
loud, high -quality output with a slickstyling, a fairly
flexibility, it's sure to

-Tom Nousaine

Video/O ctober1995

Model Tested: VA-1215X

: Comparison of five sub woofers

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To redocethe riskof electricshock,00not rermve cover (or
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toqualified service personnel.

Th e lighting flash with arrowhead symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
'dangerousvoltage' withinthe prcducl's enclosurethatmay

of electricshockto

The exclamation point symbol is intended to alert the user to the preserce of important operating
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1. Read Instructions - All safety and operating instructionsshouldbe readbeforethe subwoofer is operated.

2. Relain Inslructions - The safelyandoperatinginstructionsshouldbe retained for future reference.

3. HeedWarnings - Allwarningson ltle subwooler and in the operatinginstructions should be adhered to.

4. FollowInstructions - All operatingam use instructions should be followed.

5. Water am

kitellensink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming

6. CartsandSlands - The subwooter should be usedonly witha cartorstandrecommended bythemanufacturer.

7. WallorCeilingMounting - The subwoofershouldbemounted toa wall orceilingonlyas recommended by the

manufacturer.

8. Ventilation - The subwoofer should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere wiltl its proper
ventilation.For
theventilalion openings;orplacedin am ill·ininslallationsuchas abookcase or cabinetthatmayimpedetheflow
of air ltIrough the ventilation opening>.

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10_ PowerSources- The subwootershould beconnectedtoapowersupplyonlyollhetypedescnbed intheoperating

11_ Power-Cord Proteclion- Power-supplycordsshouldbe routedsothat ltIeyarenot likelyto be walkedonorpinched

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13. Cleaning - The subwoofer should be deaned only as recom

14_ Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the subwoofer should be unplugged from the outlet wtlen left unused for a

15. Objectand Liquid Entry -

16. Damage Requirtng Service - The subwoofer should be serviced byqualified servicepersonnelwhen:

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subwoorers that

instructions or as marked on the subwoorer.

by items placed upon or against them,payingparticularattention tocords at plugs, convenience receptades,and

the point at whidl ltl ey exit from Ule subwoofer.

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ution: To preventelectricalshock , match wideblade ot plug to wide slot,fullyinserted.' "Attention:pour eviler
leschocs electriques,inlroduirelame
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long periodoftime.

enclosure.

a. Thepower·supply cordorplughas been damaged.
b. Objects have fallen or fiquid has been spilled into the subwoofer.
c. The subwoofer
d. Thesubwooler
e. TIle subwooler has

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instructions.

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isture- Thesubwoofershouldnotbe usednearwater- for example,nearabathtub,washbowl,

The subwoofershould be situatedawaytromheatsourcessudl as radiators,heat registers,stoves,orother

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Allother servicing shouldbe refened to qualifiedservice personnel.

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Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne VA-1215XII sub­woofer system. This system represents the state of the art in
accurate low frequency reproduction. Read and follow the instruc-

·tions below to insure safe and proper system operation.

Warning!

To

prevent

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n or moisture. To avoid electrica l shock, do not open sp

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enclosure
equipment itself. There are no u

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Prior

fire or shock ha

oramp chassis

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service questions to your auth

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serviceable parts inside. Please

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dealer.

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 Featur

es

& Controls

• 12" forward firing woofer with 2" voice coil & 55 oz. magnet

• 15" downward firing passive radiator

• Built-in 250 watt (RMS) power amplifier

• Adjustable (40 to 120hz) low-pass crossover with bypass option

• Selectable (80 or 100hz) high-pass crossover

• Line-level inputs

• Speaker-level inputs

& outputs

& outputs with 5 way binding post connec-

tions

• Signal sensing auto turn on/off with bypass option

• Variable volume control

• Variable phase control (0 to 180 degrees)

• Two position audio/video listening selection switch (+3dB, video)

• Response, 22 hz to 120 hz, +/- 3dB

• Detachable power cord (available on some versions)

• Magnetically shielded for video use

• Dual staggered low-pass crossover; 12dB/octave initial, 24dB/
octave ultimate

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