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SPL-800, SPL-1000,
and SPL-1200
Series II
Owner's Manual
Home Theater Subwoofer
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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
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WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE VORSICHT GEFÄHRLICHE SPANNUNG NICHT ÖFFNEN Vorsicht: Zur Vermeidung von Gefahr durch elektrischen Schlag, Deckel (oder Rückwand) nicht abnehmen. Produkt enthält keine Anwenderteile. Reparatur und Wartung nur von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal vornehmen lassen. Das Blitzsymbol dient als Hinweis auf unisolierte „gefährliche Spannungen“ innerhalb des Gehäuses, deren Werte eine Berührungsgefahr für den Menschen darstellen können. Das Symbol mit dem Ausrufungszeichen dien
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IMPORTANTES CONSIGNES DE SECURITE ATTENTION Risque d’électrocution Ne pas ouvrir Attention: Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, ne pas enlever le boitier (ou partie arrière de l’enceinte). Aucune pièce ne doit être manipulée par l’utilisateur. Pour tout entretien, vous référer à un personnel de service qualifié. Le symbol de l’éclair avec la flèche sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence d’un “voltage dangereux” non isolé dans l’enceinte du produit d’une magnitude pouvant constituer
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Congratulations! Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne subwoofer system. This system represents the state of the art in home audio 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 instructions to insure safe and proper system operation. Note: Do not leave unit in direct sunlight or use in high humidity envi
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Product Features 8" (6.5" piston diameter) subwoofer with 2.5" high-temp voice coil and 107 ounce magnet/204 ounce motor structure; 10" (8" piston diameter) or 12" (9.7" piston diameter) subwoofer with 3" voice coil and 162 ounce magnet/346 ounce motor structure Built-in 2000 watts Dynamic/1000 watts RMS high efficiency class D amplifier Adjustable (40 to 120Hz) low-pass crossover (defeatable) Line-level (RCA) inputs and outputs Speaker-level inputs with 5 way binding post connecti
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for a subwoofer is tucked away in a corner of your listening room. This location will usually offer the greatest output levels and optimum low frequency extension. The worst location for a subwoofer is typically far away from any walls, and close to the center of your room. 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. Caution! This subwoofer has electronics built into
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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!!! D
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between the subwoofer and your main speakers/amplifier. To adjust, simply listen to the system with music playing. Then move the switch from one position to the other and listen for a change in low frequency output. The correct position will have a greater amount of apparent low frequency output. Crossover switch - INTERNAL X-OVER/SUBWOOFER DIRECT This switch allows the electronic crossover circuitry to be removed from the signal path. This is required in certain installations which route th
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is being fed a low pass signal from another crossover, simply locate the switch marked INTERNAL X-OVER/SUBWOOFER DIRECT on the rear panel of the subwoofer and set to the SUBWOOFER 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. Line-level Connection - Option A Figure 1 shows connection from your home theater receiver to the LFE input on the back of your subw
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Figure 1. Installation Using LFE Line-Level Inputs TM SPL Series II SUBWOOFER 1000 WATTS CONTINUOUS POWER VOLUME ULTRA EFFICIENT CLASS D AMP MIN MAX AUTO POWER ON DYNAMIC DRIVER CONTROL 80 Hz LONG THROW DRIVER LOW-PASS CROSSOVER HIGH-TEMP VOICE COIL 120 Hz 40 Hz INTERNAL SUBWOOFER POWER X-OVER DIRECT 0 0 PHASE 0 180 ON R L I OUTPUT O INPUT LFE SPEAKER LEVEL + R - - L + 117V~ 60Hz 8A W WARNING: ARNING: T TO O REDUCE REDUCE THE RISK
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Figure 2. Installation Using Stereo Line-level Inputs TM SPL Series II SUBWOOFER 1000 WATTS CONTINUOUS POWER VOLUME ULTRA EFFICIENT CLASS D AMP MIN MAX POWER ON AUTO DYNAMIC DRIVER CONTROL 80 Hz LONG THROW DRIVER LOW-PASS CROSSOVER HIGH-TEMP VOICE COIL 120 Hz 40 Hz INTERNAL SUBWOOFER POWER X-OVER DIRECT 0 0 PHASE 0 180 ON R L I OUTPUT O INPUT LFE SPEAKER LEVEL + R - - L + 117V~ 60Hz 8A W WARNING: ARNING: T TO O REDUCE REDUCE THE R
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Speaker-level Connection 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 suboofer due to the high input impedance. Caution!!! To avoid damage to your main amplifier, be sure to maintain correct polarity when making all connecti
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Figure 3. Installation Using Speaker-level Inputs TM SPL Series II SUBWOOFER 1000 WATTS CONTINUOUS POWER VOLUME ULTRA EFFICIENT CLASS D AMP MIN MAX ON AUTO POWER DYNAMIC DRIVER CONTROL 80 Hz LONG THROW DRIVER LOW-PASS CROSSOVER HIGH-TEMP VOICE COIL 120 Hz 40 Hz INTERNAL SUBWOOFER POWER X-OVER DIRECT 0 0 PHASE 0 180 ON R L I OUTPUT O INPUT LFE SPEAKER LEVEL + R - - L + 117V~ 60Hz 8A W WARNING: ARNING: T TO O REDUCE REDUCE THE RISK O
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strands or frayed wires which may result in a short, which may damage your equipment. Cables of extremely large size are typically not required. Extremely large gauge wire may not properly fit in the binding posts, resulting in a poor connection and possible short circuits. Care of Your Subwoofer Your Velodyne subwoofer does not require any regular maintenance. Normal dusting or cleaning of the surface for appearance purposes are all that is required. We suggest you avoid any harsh detergents
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Troubleshooting and Service If you should experience a problem with the operation of your subwoofer, please check all of the following before seeking service. Following is a simple troubleshooting guide to assist you. 1. Verify unit is plugged in, power outlet used is active, and supplying proper voltage. 2. Is power switch on? 3. Is auto turn on/off set properly? 4. Is unit receiving an input signal from your source? 5. Have all controls on subwoofer (volume, crossover, phase, etc.) been prope
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SPECIFICATIONS SPL-800 Series II SPL-1000 Series II SPL-1200 Series II Cabinet (H,W,D) 10.5" x 10.25" x 12.75" x 12.25" x 15" x 14.5" x (incl. feet and grill) 12.5" 14.25" 16.25" Frequency Response 28Hz - 120Hz 24Hz - 120Hz 22Hz - 120Hz (+/-3 dB) Harmonic Distortion <5% (typical) <5% (typical) <5% (typical) High Pass Crossover 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz (6 dB/octave) (6 dB/octave) (6 dB/octave) Low Pass Crossover 40Hz - 120Hz 40Hz - 120Hz 40Hz - 120Hz (12 dB/octave initial, 48 dB/octave ultimate) Ph
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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 Thank You for Purchasing an SPL Series II Velodyne Subwoofer! Other Velodyne Subwoofer Products: TM TM Digital Drive 1812 Digital Drive Series DD-10 DD-12 Deco Sy
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"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 "The SPL-1200 was able to hit an impressively deep 16 Hz." -Tom Noussaine Sound & Vision, June 2001 "How do they get this kind of bass out of such a tiny box? Deep, tight, tuneful and loud enough to rattle pictures on the wall--this is serious subwoofing." -Robert Deutsch Stereophile Guide to Home Theater, September 1998 Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. 34
