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TM
SPL-R Series
• SPL-800R
• SPL-1000R
• SPL-1200R
• SPL-1500R
User’s Manual
DSP-Controlled Home Theater Subwoofer
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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN C Ca au uttiio on n 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. The exclamation point symbol is intended to a
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CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne Small Plays Loud-Remote (SPL-R) subwoofer. This system represents the state-of-the-art in low frequency reproduction. Read and follow the instructions below to insure safe and proper system operation. 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
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• 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 • Speaker-level inputs with five way binding post connections • Signal sensing auto turn on/off (defeatable) • Variable volume control • Selectable phase control (0, 90, 180 or 270 degrees) • Frequency response of 28-120 Hz (SPL-800R), 24-120Hz (SPL-1000R), 22-120Hz (SPL-1200R), 20-120Hz (SPL-1500R), • Magnetically
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80 Hz LOW-PASS CROSSOVER 1 120 Hz 40 Hz UP VOLUME TM 2 SPL-R Series DOWN POWER AUTO ON/OFF 3 MIC INPUT ACTIVE INACTIVE 7 ON L R I IR INPUT OUTPUT 5 8 O 12V INPUT TRIGGER 4 9 LFE SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT + R - - L + 117V~ 60Hz 6 8A WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SERIAL # LABEL CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR AVIS: VELODYNE ACOUSTICS, INC. Figure 1. SPL-R Rear Panel Co
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(1) LOW-PASS CROSSOVER Use this knob to select the high-frequency range at 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 200 Hz. (2) VOLUME Control This control allows you to balance the output from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system. This control should be set to achieve similar volume level from between both the main speakers and subwo
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(6) SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT Terminals Connect these input terminals to the speaker output terminals of your amplifier or receiver. If you use this method of connection, when you go to the receiver speaker set up menu, make sure you select the large speaker option. (7) MIC INPUT Connect the supplied microphone for the Auto EQ feature to this mini-jack. (8) IR INPUT Connect an IR repeater to this jack for use with universal remote systems. (9) 12v TRIGGER When this mini jack is connected, the unit
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seamless transition from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system. If your main speakers are smaller units with limited low frequency output, you may wish to choose a higher frequency (such as 100-120 Hz) than you would with larger speakers which have greater low frequency output. With larger speakers, you might start with this control set lower, such as 80 Hz. Subwoofer Direct Subwoofer Direct is the leftmost setting on the low-pass crossover knob and will allow frequencies up to 20
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To bypass the subwoofer’s internal crossover when the unit is being fed a low pass signal from another crossover, simply locate the switch marked “LOW-PASS CROSSOVER” on the rear panel of the subwoofer and turn it counterclockwise to the leftmost position. This will eliminate the internal crossover from the signal path. NOTE: If you are not using an external crossover, you should use the built-in crossover for optimal performance. When using a single RCA sub out from the processor, connect to
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typically far away from any walls, close to the center of your room and near an opening or doorway. 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. Typically, a minimum distance of one to two feet from your TV to the subwoofer will be adequate to avoid any magnetic interference. Caution! This subwoofer has electronics built into the cabinet. Do not place the cabinet next t
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POWER This button forces your SPL-R unit into standby mode. The woofer will not play and the LED will turn off. The unit will remain in this mode until the POWER button is pressed again. To fully deactivate (i.e. power down) the unit, turn off the power switch on the back panel. MUTE This button mutes the subwoofer. The light on the subwoofer will blink slowly if the unit is muted. To unmute the subwoofer, press the MUTE button again. EQ This button automatically EQs the subwoofer using a
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NIGHT Night mode limits the maximum output of the subwoofer for later night listening or to be more considerate of close neighbors. Press the night button to turn the night mode feature on or off. Night mode, when active, is indicated by the reduced intensity of the light. VOLUME CONTROL This control allows you to balance the output from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system. This control should be set to achieve similar volume level from both the main speakers and subwoofer. When
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The following table indicates musical style and which preset is recommended for it. MUSICAL STYLE SUGGESTED PRESET Action Adventure Movies Movies Country - Rock R&B - Rock Country - Soft Jazz - Classical Folk Jazz - Classical Indie Music R&B - Rock Pop R&B - Rock Rock R&B - Rock Alternative Rock Jazz - Classical Blues Jazz - Classical Broadway and Vocalists Jazz - Classical Children’s Music Jazz - Classical Christian and Gospel Jazz - Classical Classic Rock R&B - Rock Classical Jazz - Classica
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Each preset has its own characteristics with respect to subsonic filter, volume differential and a single equalizer (EQ) in order to optimize the listening mode for the preset. The following table shows the settings for the various presets: Subsonic EQ EQ Volume Preset Filter FrequencyLevel Differential Frequency Movies 25 Hz 35 Hz +5 dB +5 dB R&B - Rock 28 Hz 55 Hz +1 dB +1 dB Jazz - Classical 15 Hz N/A N/A N/A (Reference) Games 34 Hz 62 +4 dB +4 dB Restore Defaults There is a feature that allo
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CARE OF YOUR SUBWOOFER Do not use any harsh detergents or chemicals to clean the cabinet. Abrasives, detergents, or cleaning solutions will damage the finish on the cabinet. We recommend using a damp cloth to clean the front, back and sides. During normal conditions, the subwoofer may be left on continuously without any problems. If you plan to leave the unit unused for an extended period of time, we recommend that you turn off the unit by the master power switch on the rear panel. TROUBL
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Specifications SPL-800R SPL-1000R SPL-1200R SPL-1500R Woofer: 8” forward firing 10” forward firing 12” forward firing 15” forward firing (6.5” piston diameter) (8” piston diameter) (9.7” piston diameter) (12.7” piston diameter) Amplifier: 2000 watts Dynamic 2000 watts Dynamic 2000 watts Dynamic 2000 watts Dynamic (Class D) 1000 watts RMS Power 1000 watts RMS Power 1000 watts RMS Power 1000 watts RMS Power High Pass Crossover: 80Hz (6 dB/octave) 80Hz (6 dB/octave) 80Hz (6 dB/octave) 80Hz (6 dB/oc
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FOR YOUR RECORDS. . . DATE PURCHASED____________________________________ DEALER_____________________________________________ SERIAL #____________________________________________ NOTE: Please complete and return your warranty card within ten (10) days or Register....ON-LINE.....It’s faster.....and easier www.velodyne.com LIMITED WARRANTY VELODYNE ACOUSTICS, Inc. (“VELODYNE”) warrants all powered subwoofers for a period of two years and full range speakers for a period of five years. All VELOD
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Tell others what you think! Visit www.audioreview.com and write a review of your new subwoofer! Other Velodyne Subwoofers: ® Digital Drive Series DPS Series DD-10 DPS-10 DD-12 DPS-12 DD-15 THX Ultra 2 DD-18 THX Ultra 2 HGS-X Series Digital Drive 1812 HGS-10X Signature Edition™ HGS-12X HGS-15X DLS-R Series VRP Series DLS-3500R VRP-1000 DLS-3750R VRP-1200 DLS-4000R DLS-5000R VX-10 Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. 345 Digital Drive Morgan Hill, CA 95037 408.465.2800 voice 408.779.9227 fax 408.779.9208 ser
