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TM
DPS-10
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DPS-12
User's Manual
Audio/Video Subwoofer System
TM
DPS-10
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DPS-12
Manuel de l'Utilisateur
Système d’enceintes d’extrêmes graves audio/vidéo
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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 lighting 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 us
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Congratulations! Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne Digital Power Slot (DPS) subwoofer system. This system represents the state-of- the-art in low frequency reproduction. Read and follow the instruc- tions 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. T
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• Over excursion protection • Slot loaded design Installation Your new subwoofer system provides for a number of installation options. Read all the installation information below in order to de- termine which installation option is best for your system. Remem- ber to perform all installation procedures with system power turned off. DPS RB & JAZZ MOVIES ROCK NIGHT CLASSICAL GAMES Figure 1. Front Panel Display Front Panel Display Figure 1 shows the front panel display, which is located on the t
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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 Alternative Rock Jazz – Classical Blue Jazz – Classical Broadway & Vocalists Jazz – Classical Children’s Music Jazz – Classical Christian & Gospel Jazz – Classical Classic Rock R&B – Rock Classical Jazz – Classical Country — Rock R&B – Rock Country – Soft Jazz – Classical Dance & DJ R&B – Rock Folk Jazz – Classical Hard Rock & Metal R&B – Rock Indie Mu
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achieve similar volume level from between both the main speak- ers and subwoofer. When pressing volume up or down, the speed at which the power light blinks indicates subwoofer volume - the faster the blinking, the louder the unit plays. Light Control Function If you wish, you can deactivate the blue front panel lights on your DPS unit. To do this, press both the volume up and volume down buttons simultaneously – the power and preset lights should turn off. To reactivate the lights, press both
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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) PHASE Switch Allows you to optimize the subwoofer performance for the lo- cation and your listening position. Select the switch position at which you hear more bass. (A) LINE INPUT/LFE Input Connect these jacks to the LINE
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Rear Panel Connections - Detailed Explanation Your new subwoofer is equipped with both speaker-level and line- level inputs. Use the RCA/Phono type “INPUT” jacks when con- necting your subwoofer to a pre-amp, signal processor, or line-level crossover. The “SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT” jacks connect directly to the speaker outputs of an integrated amplifier or receiver. Your amplifier section will notice no additional loading effects when you use these inputs because of their high impedance. Low-Pass
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Speaker Level Output When connected in this fashion, your satellite speakers will be crossed over at 80 Hz. This removes the lower bass from your satellites, enabling them to do a better job reproducing high frequencies and giving your receiver’s amp more headroom (up to 50% more power). You may also connect your satellites directly to your receiver or amplifier along with the subwoofer if you wish to bypass this crossover. Caution!!! To avoid damage to your main amplifier, be sure to maintain
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subwoofer and turn it counterclockwise to the “DIRECT” position. This will eliminate the internal crossover from the signal path. Note: If 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, it does not matter which line level input (L/R) is used. Interconnect Cables When installing your new Velodyne subwoofer using the line-level connections, you should always use shielded phono cables. There are m
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Caution! This subwoofer has electronics built into the cabinet. Do not place the cabinet next to sources of heat such as furnace registers, radiators, etc. Do not place the unit near sources of excessive moisture, such as evaporative coolers, humidifiers, etc. The power cord should be routed in such a way that it will not be walked on, pinched, or compressed in any way that could result in damaging the insulation or wire. Care of Your Subwoofer Do not use any harsh detergents or chemicals to
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The following conditions require service by a qualified technician: 1. The power cord has become damaged. 2. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. 3. The unit has been exposed to water. 4. Some part of the cabinet or circuitry is physically damaged. Thank You for Purchasing a Velodyne! Specifications DPS-10 DPS-12 Cabinet (H/W/D) 17.5” x 14.5” x 18.5” 18.5” x 15.5” x 19.25” (cm) 43.75 x 36.25 x 46.25 46.25 x 38.75 x 48.13 Freq
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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 VELODYNE products have a warranty from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship subject to the following conditions: 1. VELODYNE is not responsible for defects which result from the use of an amplifier or controller other than the one originally supplied with the unit (subwoofer) or defects which result
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“OK, so how does this Digital Drive subwoofer sound? In a word, fabu- lous.” . . . .“Velodyne’s New Digital Drive Series is a huge advance in subwoofer technology.” - John E. Johnson, Jr. Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity, December 2003 “Not only was the little Velodyne the best small sub I’ve ever used, it was one of the very best subs I’ve used.” -John Potis SoundStage!, April 2002 Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. 345 Digital Drive Morgan Hill, CA 95037 408.465.2800 voice 408.779.9227 fa
