User’s Manual Remote Controlled Home Theater Subwoofers Wi-Q10BV / Wi-Q10BVE Wi-Q12BV / Wi-Q12BVE
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Wi-Q User’s Manual To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Caution 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.
Wi-Q User’s Manual 21 Mains Plug/Appliance Coupler: The mains plug/appliance coupler is used as a disconnect device. Always keep this feature readily operable for quick disconnect for safety. 22 Double-Instulated:This equipment is a Class II, or double-insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth. 23 Flame Source: No naked flame source, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the product.
Wi-Q User’s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne Wi-Q subwoofer. This system represents the state-of-the-art in low frequency reproduction. Product Features • DSP-controlled • Integral 2.
Wi-Q User’s Manual Setup Your Wi-Q subwoofer is easy to set up. Once you finish setting up, use the remote control to operate the subwoofer. Below is an overview of the setup steps. The rest of this section provides details on these steps. Step 1: Unpack the box. Step 2: Set up the WiConnect System Transmitter. Step 3: Mount the WiConnect System Transmitter to the wall (optional). Step 4: Set the audio receiver options. Step 5: Place and connect the subwoofer. Step 6: Run the automatic equalizer.
Setup Wi-Q User’s Manual Step 2: Set Up WiConnect System Transmitter Note: The Wi-Q transmitter model is the WiConnect System Transmitter. The Wi-Q subwoofer must be within 50 feet (15 meters) of the transmitter to be able to receive the wireless signal. Also, make sure that the same CHANNEL is selected on both the transmitter and the subwoofer. 1. Do one of the following to connect the transmitter to your audio receiver.
Setup Wi-Q User’s Manual Step 3: Mount WiConnect System Transmitter to Wall (Optional) You can mount the transmitter on the wall or place it with your other audio components. The transmitter can be mounted in a vertical or horizontal orientation, and the Wi-Q system doesn’t need to be visible to function properly. 1. Use the template below to mark the mounting locations on the wall. 2. Mark the two screw locations for either the horizontal or vertical mounting orientation. 3.
Setup Wi-Q User’s Manual Step 4: Set Audio Receiver Options It is important to set up the audio receiver to work in concert with the subwoofer.
Setup Wi-Q User’s Manual Step 5: Place/Connect Subwoofer Subwoofer Placement True subwoofers operate at extremely low frequencies which are primarily omni-directional. Depending on the acoustic properties of the listening room, placement can drastically influence your subwoofer’s frequency response and output levels.
Setup Wi-Q User’s Manual Step 6: Run Auto-EQ The automatic equalizer adjusts the subwoofer’s sound to best suit its position in the room. Mic jack 1. Remove the grille from the front of the subwoofer. MIC 2. Insert the supplied mic into the supplied mic stand. 3. Plug the mic into the Mic jack on the front of the subwoofer. 4. Place the mic in your preferred listening position. 5. On the remote, press EQ for about 2-3 seconds. The subwoofer emits sweep tones that span frequencies between 20 and 150 Hz.
Subwoofer Controls/Connections/Features Wi-Q User’s Manual Subwoofer Controls/Connections/Features Front Panel LED Mic jack Remote control sensor MIC Figure 7: Wi-Q front panel Following are descriptions of the controls and connections shown in Figure 7. Remote Control Sensor: IR sensor window receives a signal from the included remote control. LED: 2.5 digit, seven segment LED readout displays volume, phase and Auto-EQ.
Wi-Q User’s Manual Rear Panel Figure 8: Wi-Q Rear Panel 15
Subwoofer Controls/Connections/Features Wi-Q User’s Manual Following are descriptions of the controls and connections shown in Figure 8. Power: Turns the subwoofer on/off. Even if you are using the Auto on/off feature, this switch must be in the ON position for the subwoofer to receive power. Power Connector/Fuse Drawer: Connects the subwoofer to a wall outlet so that it can receive power. The fuse drawer is located at the bottom of the power connector.
Subwoofer Controls/Connections/Features Wi-Q User’s Manual Low-Pass Crossover: Use this knob to select the frequency above which you wish to cut off the signal to the subwoofer. When the knob is turned all the way to the left, the Subwoofer Direct feature is invoked and the subwoofer plays all frequencies up to 135 Hz. Low-pass Crossover - 40 to 135 Hz The crossover control allows you to adjust the upper limit of the subwoofer’s frequency response from 40 to 135 Hz.
Subwoofer Controls/Connections/Features Wi-Q User’s Manual When using the line-level jacks, some receivers may not provide enough signal for the unit’s Auto-On/Off feature to operate properly. Additionally, this lack of signal may also cause the subwoofer to produce less output than it is capable of. To alleviate this condition, we recommend the following: • When using a receiver with LFE out, be sure the LFE channel sends an adequate signal to the subwoofer.
Subwoofer Controls/Connections/Features Wi-Q User’s Manual Speaker-Level Connections Use the speaker-level jacks to connect the subwoofer directly to the speaker outputs of an integrated amplifier or receiver. Your amplifier bears no additional load when you use these high-impedance inputs. With speaker-level connections, use a high-quality speaker cable that mates well with the connectors. Be very careful to avoid any loose strands or frayed wires that may result in a short and damage your equipment.
Remote Control Wi-Q User’s Manual Remote Control This section describes how to use your Wi-Q subwoofer remote control. Power: Puts your subwoofer in reduced-power mode, which stops play and turns off the display. Press this button again to return to full operation. This function is subordinate to the standby mode on the rear panel, and you must restart the subwoofer if that feature has triggered. To fully turn off the subwoofer, press the POWER switch on the back of the subwoofer.
Wi-Q User’s Manual Presets: Switches between four preset bass modes that offer the following characteristics: • Movies: Maximum output and impact for explosions and other action adventure movie content. • R&B/Rock: Driving bass found in today’s rock music. • Jazz/Classical: The tightest, cleanest, lowest distortion bass. The flattest frequency response of the four presets. • Games: Maximum loudness available for video games impact. Note: The presets simply provide different sound characteristics.
Restoring Defaults Wi-Q User’s Manual Restoring Defaults You can restore the factory default settings for your Wi-Q subwoofer by pressing PRESET buttons on the remote in EXACTLY the following order: • Preset 1: Movies • Preset 2: R&B – Rock • Preset 3: Jazz – Classical • Preset 4: Games • Preset 4: Games • Preset 3: Jazz – Classical • Preset 2: R&B – Rock • Preset 1: Movies When you press the presets in the above order, the front LED displays “P3” to indicate that you restored the factory defaults—includi
Wi-Q User’s Manual Protect Subwoofer from Damage DO NOT PUT HEAVY OBJECTS ON TOP of the subwoofer cabinet or 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 OR TRANSMITTER CASE. DO NOT EXPOSE SUBWOOFER OR TRANSMITTER TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING FROM LIQUIDS. DO NOT PLACE LIQUID-FILLED OBJECTS ON OR NEAR THE SUBWOOFER OR TRANSMITTER.
Wi-Q User’s Manual Troubleshoot Subwoofer’s blue display light (on front panel) doesn’t light up 1. Verify that the subwoofer is plugged into a live power outlet. 2. Verify that the subwoofer power switch (on the back of the subwoofer) is in the ON position. 3. Verify that the power cord is not damaged. If damaged, replace the cord. 4. Press the LIGHT button on the remote to verify that the subwoofer isn't in LED-off mode. Subwoofer isn’t producing sound and blue display light (on front panel) is on 1.
Wi-Q User’s Manual Protection Circuitry The subwoofer is equipped with protection circuitry to provide maximum performance and reliability. The subwoofer is protected against: • Overdriving the speaker • Overdriving the amplifier • Overheating the amplifier • Excessive drop in power line voltage If the protection circuitry is active, the unit may cycle on and off until operating parameters return to normal. Under more serious conditions, the unit may shut off completely.
Wi-Q User’s Manual Specifications Model Wi-Q10BV/Wi-Q10BVE Wi-Q12BV/Wi-Q12BVE Woofer 10” (24.5 cm) forward firing (8.2” piston diameter) 12” (30.5 cm) forward firing (9.7” piston diameter) Amplifier Class D Class D Cabinet Design Extended Excursion Down-firing port Extended Excursion Down-firing port Frequency Response Overall +/-3dB 16 - 240 Hz 28 - 120 Hz 14.
Wi-Q User’s Manual Regulatory Information FCC Compliance Statement 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 3.
Wi-Q User’s Manual Legal Notice Subwoofer Recycling These products should not be treated as household waste. Instead, the subwoofer and transmitter should be taken to a certified collection point so that the electrical and electronic components can be recycled. By recycling these products through a certified collection point, you prevent potential environmental damage and help to conserve natural resources used in these products.
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