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®
SPLi Series
SPL-800i
SPL-1000i
USER’S
MANUAL
Audio/Video Subwoofer System
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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. The exclamation point symbol is intended to alert the user to the pres
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Table of Contents Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Prepare for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Line-Level Connection - Option A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 L
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R Cong estor ratulations ing Defaults Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne 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 cared for. Read and follow this instruction manual to insure safe and proper system connection and operation. Caution! Please observe the following precautions to insure safe and proper system operation. Note: Do not leave unit in direct sunlight or use i
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Prepare for Installation 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. PLACEMENT True subwoofers operate at extremely low frequencies which are primarily omni-directional. While it is recommended that the subwoofer be placed on the same plane
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Installation Inputs Your new subwoofer is equipped with speaker-level and line-level inputs. Use the LINE LEVEL jacks when connecting your subwoofer to a pre-amp, signal processor, line-level crossover or receiver with pre-amp level outputs. The SPEAKER LEVEL jacks connect directly to the speaker outputs of any amplifier, integrated amplifier or receiver. Your amplifier section will notice no additional loading effects when you use these inputs due to their very high impedance. Important!!! Do
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Signal Sensing Auto Turn On/Off Function With this function in the “standby” position, your subwoofer can be safely left with the main p ower switched on continuously. The subwoofer will turn itself on automatically when an audio signal is present. If no signal is present for approximately 10 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 “always on” position. Power Swi
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NOTE: SPL-800i is identical in features and layout to the SPL-1000i shown. Figure 1. Installation Using LFE Line-Level Inputs Note: If not using an external crossover, you should use the built-in crossover for optimal performance. 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
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LINE-LEVEL CONNECTION - OPTION B Figure 2 shows connection from a pre-amplifier’s main outputs to the left and right inputs of your Velodyne subwoofer. You will also need to connect a second pair of RCA cables from the outputs on the back of your subwoofer to the inputs on the back of your amplifier. When the subwoofer is installed in this fashion, your satellite speakers will be crossed over at 80 Hz which removes the lower bass frequencies from your external amplifier and speakers, enabling th
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Speaker-Level Connections Figure 3 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. NOTE: SPL-800i is identical in features and layout to the SPL-1000i shown. Figure 3. Installation Using Speake
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Interconnect Cables When installing your new Velodyne subwoofer using the line level connections, you should always use shielded phono cables. There are many decent cables available today, most any of which will work perfectly well. We do recommend that you keep the length of cable as short as possible to avoid any potential noise problems. When using speaker level connections, use a decent quality speaker cable that mates well with the connectors. Be very careful to avoid any loose strands or
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Troubleshooting 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. Verify that the unit is plugged in and power outlet used is active. 2. Is the power switch on? 3. Is the unit receiving an input signal from your source? 4. Have all controls (volume, crossover, phase, etc.) been properly set? 5. If the unit has been running at high levels, one of the protection circuits may be eng
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Specifications Specifications SPL-800i SPL-1000i Woofer 8” forward firing 10” forward firing (6.5” piston diameter) (8” piston diameter) Amplifier 2000 watts Dynamic 2000 watts Dynamic (Class D) 1000 watts RMS Power 1000 watts RMS Power High Pass Crossover 80 Hz (6 dB/octave) 80 Hz (6 dB/octave) Low Pass Crossover 40 Hz-120 Hz 40 Hz-120 Hz 12 dB octave initial, 12 dB octave initial, 48 dB octave ultimate 48 dB octave ultimate Frequency Response 28-120 Hz (+/-3 dB) 23-120 Hz (+/-3 dB) Harmonic
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FOR YOUR RECORDS. . . Date Puchased_________________________________________________________________ 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 - U.S. AND CANADA ONLY VELODYNE ACOUSTICS, Inc. (“VELODYNE”) warra
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Velodyne Products 120V 230V ® ® ® DD Series SPL-R Series DD Series SMS™-1 DD-10 SPL-800R DD-10 DD-12 SPL-1000R DD-12 SPL-800i DD-15 SPL-1200R DD-15 SPL-1000i DD-18 SPL-1500R DD-18 Digital Drive 1812 Digital Drive 1812 SubContrator™ Signature Edition Signature Edition ® SPL-R Series Series SPL-800R SC-1250 DLS™-R Series CHT-R Series SPL-1000R SC-8 DLS-3500R CHT-8R SPL-1200R SC-10 DLS-3750R CHT-10R SPL-1500R SC-12 DLS-4000R CHT-12R SC-15 DLS-5000R CHT-15R SubContrator™ SC-IW Series SC-IF/IC DPS™
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Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. 345 Digital Drive Morgan Hill, CA 95037 408.465.2800 voice 408.779.9227 fax 408.779.9208 service fax www.velodyne.com Service E-mail: service@velodyne.com Product E-mail: help@velodyne.com Technical E-mail: techhelp@velodyne.com 63-SPLi Rev A APR08 . www.v elodyne.com SPLi Series User’s Manual 13
