USER’S MANUAL Wireless Subwoofer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SETUP Place Subwoofer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Subwoofer Placement Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Subwoofer Placement Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. Review the Placement Guidelines section below. 2. Review the Placement Cautions section below. 3. Select a subwoofer placement location based on the placement cautions and guidelines. 4. Before you remove the subwoofer from the box, place the box near where you want to place the subwoofer in your room. If you’ve already unpacked the subwoofer, move the subwoofer to where you want it in the room.
Box Contents Now that you’ve unpacked the subwoofer, make sure you have the components and Velodyne supplied accessories shown below. Also, acquire the necessary user supplied accessories. If any components or Velodyne supplied accessories are missing or damaged, contact the retailer where you purchased this subwoofer. Subwoofer Wireless Transmitter Velodyne Supplied Accessories • 6’ Power cord for subwoofer. • 5V DC power adaptor for wireless transmitter.
A. CHANNEL: Select broadcast frequency. This CHANNEL selection must match CHANNEL selection on the transmitter. B. LFE INPUT: Optional wired connection to receiver, if not using the wireless connection. C. PHASE: Invert the phase of the subwoofer, if it blends better with the satellite speakers. D. LOW-PASS CROSSOVER: Select the upper frequency to cut-off the audio signal to the subwoofer output. E. ACTIVE: • Solid yellow when ON/ACTIVE using wireless connection.
Connect Wireless Transmitter to Receiver Use one of the following two setups to connect the wireless transmitter to receiver: SETUP #1: MOST COMMON (RECEIVER LFE/SUB OUTPUT) This setup requires one RCA cable SETUP #2: LESS COMMON (NO RECEIVER LFE/SUB OUTPUT) This setup requires one RCA cable for each of the L and R channels. SETUP #1: MOST COMMON (RECEIVER HAS LFE/SUB OUTPUT) 1. Use the RCA cable supplied by you to connect the wireless transmitter’s LFE input to your receiver’s LFE or SUB output. 2.
SETUP #2: LESS COMMON (RECEIVER HAS NO LFE/SUB OUTPUT) 1. Use the two RCA cables supplied by you to connect the wireless transmitter’s R and L inputs to your receiver’s R and L outputs. 2. Plug the wireless transmitter’s 5V DC power adaptor into the back of the wireless transmitter. Plug the other end of the adaptor into a power outlet. 3. Go to the Select Receiver Options for Optimal Subwoofer Performance instructions next.
Select Receiver Options Optimal Subwoofer Performance It is important that the audio system’s existing receiver is set up correctly to work in concert with the subwoofer. To set up the receiver refer to its instruction manual and use one of the following three options: RECIEVER OPTIONS: OPTION #1 (MOST COMMON) OPTION# 2 (LESS COMMON) Wireless Transmitter SETUP SETUP #1: (MOST COMMON) Receiver has LFE or SUB output Yes Yes No Use receiver’s LFE or SUB output as subwoofer’s input Yes No No Yes.
Connect Subwoofer 1. Use the included power cord to connect the subwoofer to a power outlet. 2. Turn the POWER switch to the ON position. The ACTIVE light should be yellow. NOTE: After 12 minutes without receiving a signal, the ACTIVE light turns red to indicate STAND BY mode. The subwoofer will automatically go from STAND BY mode to ACTIVE when it detects an audio signal. 3. Turn the VOLUME knob to MIN to prevent blasting music when you first use the subwoofer.
Adjust Subwoofer Controls for Listening Preferences Now it’s time to adjust the subwoofer controls to match your listening environment and preferences. 1. Play some music through your receiver. 2. Turn the subwoofer’s VOLUME to a level that balances with the output volume of your satellite speakers and doesn’t distort the bass sounds. You might also want to adjust your receiver’s LFE output volume higher, if you can’t get a loud enough subwoofer output, or lower, if the subwoofer output is too loud. 3.
Move Test In this test, you stay in one listening spot and you move the subwoofer around the room. To do the “Move Test”: 1. Place the subwoofer in a new location in the room. 2. Sit in the seating location you use most often. 3. Play some music on the audio system. 4. Listen to the audio output. 5. Repeat Step 1 through Step 4 until you hear the best sounding bass output to you. When you hear the best bass output, you have determined the placement of the subwoofer for your listening preferences. 6.
Use the Subwoofer’s LFE Input (Optional) In case you misplace the wireless transmitter or the wireless transmitter malfunctions, you can also connect the subwoofer to your receiver with an RCA cable. 1. Use the RCA cable, supplied by you, to connect one end of the RCA cable to the subwoofer’s LFE In input. 2.
Mount Wireless Transmitter on Wall (Optional) Optionally, you can mount the wireless transmitter on the wall or place in a location that better organizes your audio components. The transmitter doesn’t have to be visually in view in the room to function properly. 1. Use the template below to mark the mounting locations on the wall. Mark the two screw locations for either the horizontal or vertical mounting orientation. 2. Hand turn one of the included self-tapping wood screws into each marked location.
MAINTAIN Protect Subwoofer from Damage DO NOT PUT HEAVY OBJECTS ON TOP of the subwoofer cabinet or wireless transmitter that could scratch or dent the cabinet or case. DO NOT ALLOW OBJECTS TO FALL INTO OR LIQUIDS TO SPILL ON THE SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE. DO NOT EXPOSE SUBWOOFER TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING FROM LIQUIDS. DO NOT PLACE LIQUID-FILLED OBJECTS ON OR NEAR THE SUBWOOFER. Examples of liquid-filled objects include flower vases, beverages and liquid-fueled lamps.
Troubleshoot IF THE SUBWOOFER’S ACTIVE LIGHT ISN’T YELLOW OR RED: 1. Verify that the subwoofer is plugged into a live power outlet. 2. Verify that the subwoofer’s POWER switch is in the ON position. 3. Verify that the power cord is not damaged. If damaged, replace the cord. IF THE SUBWOOFER ISN’T PRODUCING SOUND, BUT ITS ACTIVE LIGHT IS YELLOW OR RED: 1. Verify that the wireless transmitter is plugged into a live power outlet. 2.
RESOURCES Specifications Model WiC-10 Woofer 10” downward firing (7.65” piston diameter) Amplifier: Class D 200 Watts Dynamic, 125 Watts RMS Power Magnet Structure 2 lbs. (0.9 Kg) Frequency Response 33 Hz – 140 Hz (+/- 3 dB) Voice Coil: 1.
Regulatory Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
FOR YOUR RECORDS DATE/PLACE OF PURCHASE: PRODUCT MODEL: PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER: NOTE: If you need to file a warranty claim for your product, you will still need to submit to Velodyne the original sales invoice or other proof of ownership and date of purchase. Please validate your product warranty by completing the warranty registration online within 30 days at: velodyne.com/warranty-subwoofers For detailed warranty information, please visit us online at: velodyne.
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