USER’S MANUAL (120V/230V) Audio/Video Subwoofer System
Caution IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Placement of Your Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 LFE Connection - Option A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Re C os ntgorrai tnugl D a teifa o nusl t s Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne MicroVee 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 used and cared for. Read and follow this instruction manual to insure safe and proper system connection and operation. Warning! To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
P l a c e m e n t o f Yo u r S u b w o o f e r The first step in installing your new MicroVee is to determine where it will be placed in the room. 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.
I n s ta l l a t i o n 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 suited for your system. Remember to perform all installation procedures with system power turned off to prevent possible damage. Figure 1. MicroVee Back Panel Important!!! Insure that the subwoofer is only connected to the rated source voltage. Do not connnect the 120-volt version to 230-volts or vice-versa.
MINI-JACK Thru This connection passes along the input signal from the MINI-JACK input unchanged. Speaker Level Output These speaker level connections connect to your main speakers. There is 120 Hz high-pass crossover that removes the bass frequencies from your main speakers. This frees them of the burden of playing bass, which makes the entire system perform better. Volume Contr ol This control allows you to balance the output from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system.
A u t o Tu r n O n F u n c t i o n With this function in the “active” position, your subwoofer can be safely left with the main power switched on continuously. The subwoofer will turn itself on automatically when an audio signal is present. If no signal is present for approximately 15 minutes, the unit will switch to standby mode. While in standby mode, your subwoofer will draw very minimal power. This function can be disabled by leaving the switch in the “inactive” position.
LFE Connection - Option A Figure 2 shows connection from your home theater receiver to the LFE input on the back of your subwoofer. When the subwoofer is installed in this fashion, all of the low frequency information from your “LFE Out” or “Subwoofer Out” on the back of your receiver will pass into your Velodyne subwoofer. This connection is the most common connection method when using your subwoofer with a 5.1 receiver. (Cable needed: 1 mono RCA cable.) . Figure 2.
A Wor d About The Auto On/Off Featur e When using a single channel input (such as a surround sound processor’s subwoofer out or LFE), the auto on/off circuit sensitivity will be affected. When one input channel is used instead of two, the unit will see lower signal levels present at the inputs. This may cause the unit to turn off inadvertantly when listening at low volume levels and/or not “wake up” even when signal is present.
Mini-Jack Connection - Option B Figure 3 shows connection from your audio player or gaming console output to the MINI-JACK of your Velodyne subwoofer. Use the supplied cable to connect from the output of your dock, computer or gaming console to the input jack of the MicroVee. Connect the satellite speakers into the thru-jack on the back of the MicroVee subwoofer. (Cable supplied by Velodyne: 6 foot, 1/8” (male) to 1/8” (male) stereo cable.) Speakers . Figure 3.
Speaker-Level Connection - OPTION C Figure 4 shows an easy way to connect your Velodyne subwoofer directly to your receiver or integrated amplifier if it lacks line-level outputs. You may also connect your satellites directly to your receiver or amplifier along with the subwoofer. Your receiver or amplifier will not notice the additional load of the subwoofer due to the high input impedance.
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 that all connections are tight, and that there are no loose strands or frayed wires. Interconnect Cables When installing your new Velodyne subwoofer using the line level connections, you should always use shielded phono cables. There are many quality cables available.
T roubleshooting and Service Before seeking service for your amplifier or subwoofer, please re-check all systems. Following is a simple troubleshooting guide to assist you. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Verify that the unit is plugged in and power outlet used is active. Is the power switch on? Is the unit receiving an input signal from your source? Have all controls (volume, crossover, phase, etc.) been properly set? If the unit has been running at high levels, one of the protection circuits may be engaged.
Specifications Specifications MicroVee Driver 6.5” forward firing (5” piston diameter) Passive Radiators Dual 6.5” side-firing (5” piston diameter) Amplifier (Class D) 2000 watts Dynamic 1000 watts RMS power Low-Pass Crossover 50 Hz - 200 Hz (adjustable) 12 dB octave initial, 48 dB octave ultimate Auto On/Off Yes Cone Anodized aluminum Frequency Response 38 - 120 Hz (+/-3 dB) Harmonic Distortion <5% (typical) Magnet Structure 64 oz.
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