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1. VELODYNE PRODUCTS 115 120V DD Series DD 10 DD 12 DD 15 DD 18 Digital Drive 1812 Signature Edition DEQ R Series DEQ 8R DEQ 10R DEQ 12R DEQ 15R DLS R Series DLS 3500R DLS 3750R DLS 4000R DLS 5000R 220 240V DD Series DD 10 DD 12 DD 15 DD 18 Digital Drive 1812 Signature Edition CHT Q Series CHT 8Q CHT 10Q CHT 12Q CHT 15Q Impact Series Impact Mini Impact 10 Impact 12 WWW VELODYNE COM Impact Series Impact Mini Impact 10 Impact 12 MicroVee MiniVee MiniVee 10 Optimum Series Optimum 8 Optimum 10 Optimum 12 MicroVee SMS 1 SPLi Series SPL 800i SPL 1000i SPL Ultra Series SPL 800 Ultra SPL 1000 Ultra SPL 1200 Ultra SMSTM 1 SubContractor Series SC 1250 SC 10 SC 12 SC 15 SC IW SC IF IC SC 600 Amp SC 602 Amp SC 600 IW SC 600 IF IC VX Series VX 109 SubContractor Series SC 1250 SC 10 SC 12 SC 15 SC IW SC IF IC SC 600 Amp SC 602 Amp SC 600 IW SC 600 IF IC VX 10 Series II MicroVee User s Manual 13 FOR YOUR RECORDS DATE PLACE OF PURCHASE PRODUCT MODEL PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER NOTE If you need to file a warranty claim for your product you will still need to submit to Velodyne the original sales invoice or other proof of ownership and date of purchase Please validate your product warranty by completing the warranty registration online within 30 days at velodyne com warr2. adapter available from most dealers to allow your processor s single sub line to be fed into both L amp R inputs This will make the unit turn on at lower signal levels WWW VELODYNE COM MicroVee User s Manual 7 MINI JACK CONNECTION OPTION B Figure 3 shows connection from your audio player or gaming console output to the MINI JACK of your Velodyne subwoofer Use the supplied cable to connect from the output of your dock computer or gaming console to the input jack of the MicroVee Connect the satellite speakers into the thru jack on the back of the MicroVee subwoofer Cable supplied by Velodyne 6 foot 1 8 male to 1 8 male stereo cable Velodyne NC 3 MicroVee m AUTO ON OFF acnivem INACTIVE SERIAL LABEL B LOW PASS CROSSOVER e VELODYNE ACOUSTICS INC 200 Mz 0 Hz INTERNAL SUBWOOFER X OVER DIRECT PHASE one 180 INPUT N LFE SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT R gt L R L SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT Class 2 Wiring e i Pod Dock e Game Console e Computer Powered Speakers Figure 2 Installation Using LFE Line Level Inputs 8 MicroVee User s Manual WWW VELODYNE COM SPEAKER LEVEL CONNECTION OPTION C Figure 4 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 r
3. from your receiver is too weak this feature will not operate properly See VOLUME CONTROL section on previous page Power Switch The master power switch is located on the lower half of the unit This rocker style switch is the main on off control for the unit This switch should be set to position 1 up for on and O down for off If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period of time the master power switch should be turned off A Word About Crossovers The MicroVee is designed to operate using the full range audio signal as input Some processors receivers have a subwoofer out or LFE jack which is the ouput of the receiver s crosssover that is signal that has already had the upper frequencies removed Consult your receiver s owner s manual on adjusting this setting In some rare cases combining both the receiver s crossover and the one internal to the subwoofer may result in low output and increased noise In these installations you may need to bypass the crossover in either the processor or the MicroVee In some installations simply setting one crossover to a higher frequency such as 120 Hz will restore maximum performance 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 INTERNAL X OVER SUBWOOFER DIRECT on the rear panel of the subwoofer and set to the SUBWOOFER DIRECT position This will eliminate the MicroVee scrossover from
4. the signal path WWW VELODYNE COM MicroVee User s Manual 5 LFE CONNECTION OPTION A Figure 2 shows connection from your home theater receiver to the LFE input on the back of your subwoofer When the subwoofer is installed in this fashion all of the low frequency information from your LFE Out or Subwoofer Out on the back of your receiver will pass into your Velodyne subwoofer This connection is the most common connection method when using your subwoofer with a 5 1 receiver Cable needed 1 mono RCA cable Velodyne MicroVee O MIN MAX AUTO ONOFF Acre macnve SERIAL LABEL e 0 Ma e OW PASS CROSSOVER e VELOOYME ACOUSTICS INC 200 He 50 Nr INTERNAL SUBWOOFER X OVER DIRECT INPUT PHASE chm 10 R L CAUTION li SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT AVIS moet ot choc PU TPROURCANT res curva Class 2 Wiring HOME THEATER RECEIVER 0 Figure 2 Installation Using LFE Line Level Inputs 6 MicroVee User s Manual WWW VELODYNE COM A Word About The Auto On Off Feature 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 cause the unit to turn off inadvertantly when listening at low volume levels and or not wake up even when signal is present If this occurs simply use a Y
5. used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool or the like 6 Carts and Stands The product should be used only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer 7T Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 8 Ventilation The product should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the product should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings 9 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products that produce heat 10 Power Sources The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product 11 Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your ob
6. USER S MANUAL MicroVee Audio Video Subwoofer System 120V 230V AD Velodyne m Enjoy Thank you for choosing a Velodyne Our passion for high performance low distortion bass is the driving force behind our worldwide reputation in audio and technical innovation We are pleased to bring the Velodyne sound experience to your home 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 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 presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the subwoofer Read Instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The product should not be
7. and Service 0 0 cee nennen 11 war eis PPP tirate eat phi rea ei 12 Velodyne Products crs sa aaa waaa a ieee nie 14 WWW VELODYNE COM Micro Vee User s Manual ii CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne MicroVee 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 used and cared for Read and follow this instruction manual to insure safe and proper system connection and operation Note Do not leave unit in direct sunlight or use in high humidity environments 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 no user serviceable parts inside Please refer all service questions to your authorized Velodyne dealer or service representative Prior to Installation Please unpack the system carefully This unit is heavy Use caution when lifting or moving to avoid injury Four rubber feet are included with your subwoofer and are located in the styrofoam packing Before installing your MicroVee peel off the adhesive backing and attach the feet to the bottom of the subwoofer Please save the carton and all packaging materials for future use Packing this unit in any other carton may result in severe damage when shipping Re
8. anty subwoofer For detailed warranty information please visit us online at velodyne com warranty subwoofers The warranty information indicated above refers to products purchased in the United States and Canada only If you purchased your product outside of the United States or Canada please consult your local authorized Velodyne dealer for warranty registration and information 14 MicroVee User s Manual WWW VELODYNE COM MicroVee MicroVee_RevH_MAY2012 Velodyne Acoustics Inc 345 Digital Drive 408 465 2800 voice Morgan Hill CA 95037 408 779 9227 fax www velodyne com 408 779 9208 service fax Service E mail service Ovelodyne com Product E mail help velodyne com Technical E mail techhelp velodyne com
9. ceivers with the Sub Out channel signal at a minimum level It is very important to verify that your receiver Sub Out channel is set to the same output level as your front right and left channels Refer to your receiver manual for the individual channel level adjustment procedure If your receiver Sub Out channel is set too low the subwoofer may appear to have a weak output it may sound noisy or distorted and the Auto On Off feature may not operate properly Low pass Crossover 50 to 200 Hz All inputs sum the left and right channels together with the resulting signal passing through an adjustable low pass crossover before being amplified The crossover control allows you to adjust the upper limit of the subwoofer s frequency response from 50 to 200 Hz The subwoofer s response will begin rolling off above the frequency you set this control to You should set the crossover frequency to obtain a smooth and seamless transition from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system If your main speakers are smaller 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 Phase Adjustment 0 180 This control allows you to reverse the phase of the subwoofer s output signal 180 to correct for any possible mismatch and resulting cancellation betwee
10. cord the serial number in the space provided on the warranty card for future reference Product Features e Drivers consisting of Active 6 5 5 piston diameter driver with 2 high temp voice coil and Dual passive radiators 6 5 5 piston diameter e Built in 2000 watt Dynamic 1000 watt RMS high efficiency Class D amplifier e Adjustable 50 to 200 Hz low pass crossover defeatable e Line level mini jack inputs and outputs e LFE Input e Speaker level inputs e Speaker level outputs with 120 Hz high pass crossover e Signal sensing auto turn on off active inactive e Variable volume control e Selectable phase control 0 or 180 Multiple staggered low pass crossovers 12 dB octave initial 48 dB octave ultimate e Driver Displacement Control circuit to prevent over excursion and amp clipping e High excursion rubber surround e Oversized spider for linearity at high excursion e Slot loaded bass reflex design WWW VELODYNE COM MicroVee User s Manual 1 PLACEMENT OF YOUR SUBWOOFER The first step in installing your new MicroVee is to determine where it will be placed in the room Unpack the system carefully and use the following guidelines in order to find the best room placement option True subwoofers operate at extremely low frequencies which are primarily omni directional Keep in mind that frequency response and output level can be drastically influenced by placement depending on the acoustic properties of the listeni
11. ctors Be very careful to avoid any loose strands or frayed wires which may result in a short which may in turn damage your equipment 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 or chemicals when cleaning the cabinet Abrasives detergents or cleaning solutions may damage the finish on the cabinet We recommend using only a damp cloth to clean the cabinet During normal conditions your new subwoofer may be left on continuously without any problems The unit is equipped with a signal sensing turn on off that will automatically turn on the unit when a signal is present at the inputs and turn off the unit after several minutes when there is no longer any signal at the inputs If you plan to leave the subwoofer unused for an extended period of time we recommend that you turn off the master power switch on the rear panel PROTECTION CIRCUITRY Your new subwoofer is equipped with special protection circuitry to provide maximum performance with greatest reliability The unit is protected against 1 Overdriving the speaker or amplifier 2 Overheating the amplifier 3 Excessive drop in power line voltage The first type of protection cir
12. cuitry which prevents overdriving of the speaker or amplifier operates constantly without being audible under most situations In some extreme situations sustained high output levels such as pro sound usage the unit may shut down momentarily This indicates the thermal or under voltage protection circuitry has engaged If this should happen you should reduce the volume setting or shut the unit off until normal operating conditions return You may also want to plug the unit into a different wall outlet as dropping power line voltage will be most noticeable under strenuous conditions and may result in the unit shutting down intermittently 10 MicroVee User s Manual WWW VELODYNE COM 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 Verify that the unit is plugged in and power outlet used is active Is the power switch on Is the unit receiving an input signal from your source Have all controls volume crossover phase etc been properly set If the unit has been running at high levels one of the protection circuits may be engaged Has the amplifier overheated Has the power button been depressed on the remote Make sure binding posts are tightened 8 Is the remote non responsive We recommend replacing the batteries in the remote ot OUON NO If the protection circuitry is active the unit may cycle
13. e user Inputs Your new subwoofer is equipped with speaker level line level and MINI JACK 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 Use the MINI JACK inputs when connecting to a docking station or personal audio system Important Do not use any of the LINE LEVEL SPEAKER LEVEL and MINI JACK connections simultaneously WWW VELODYNE COM MicroVee User s Manual 3 MINI JACK Thru This connection passes along the input signal from the MINI JACK input unchanged Speaker Level Output These speaker level connections connect to your main speakers There is 120 Hz high pass crossover that removes the bass frequencies from your main speakers This frees them of the burden of playing bass which makes the entire system perform better 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 output level from both the main speakers and subwoofer when listening to music A good starting point for the volume control is three or four dots from minimum WARNING Some manufacturers preset their re
14. eceiver or amplifier will not notice the additional load of the subwoofer due to the high input impedance When the subwoofer is installed in this fashion your satellite speakers will be crossed over at 120 Hz which removes the lower bass frequencies from your speakers enabling them to do a better job reproducing the higher frequencies Velodyne SUBWOOFER VOLUME MicroVee AUTO ONOFF Acnvem m macrive GERALS LASEL 80 Hr e LOW PASS CROSSOVER e VELODYNE ACOUSTICS INC 200 Mz 50 Me INTERNAL SUBWOOFER X OVER DIRECT INPUT O PHASE chef 120 THRU e R L OJO No SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT He L MAIN OUTPUTS speaker level Speakers Integrated Amp Receiver Figure 2 Installation Using LFE Line Level Inputs WWW VELODYNE COM MicroVee User s Manual 9 Caution To avoid damage to your main amplifier be sure to maintain correct polarity when making all connections Red positive to red and black negative to black Be sure that all connections are tight and that there are no loose strands or frayed wires INTERCONNECT CABLES When installing your new Velodyne subwoofer using the line level connections you should always use shielded phono cables There are many quality cables available We 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 quality speaker wire that mates well with the conne
15. essed in any way that could result in damage to the insulation or wire 2 MicroVee User s Manual WWW VELODYNE COM 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 Velodyne Microvee Velodyne MicroVee 4 AUTO ONOFF acm mactur RA e LABEL coso LJ LOWPASS CROSSOVER VEL OCONEE ALA Li sone INTERNAL afa SUWOOFER zown m Dect meur mase bm m AUTO ONOFF acres macro TN em LOWPASS CROSSOVER o veered ACOUENCA OK men wir TERNA gg SUBWOOFER ow m Y wur muse on ON mau 0 new I 2 L a L wv om wv en a a SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT oR gt L ho Le OFF OFF svin 120v cme mar 230v ESTER corte pa e o A L soma CAUTION SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT aA CAUTION SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT T amp 3AL A Lodi PY UR Class 2 Wiring A eis PY UR Class 2 Wiring AVIS sea o coco Figure 1 MicroVee Back Panel Important Insure that the subwoofer is only connected to the rated source voltage Do not connnect the 120 volt version to 230 volts or vice versa This will result in damage to the subwoofer and possible injury to th
16. n the subwoofer and your main speakers 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 MicroVee s internal crossover circuitry to be bypassed This is required in certain installations which route the signal through external processors with a crossover circuit of their own Simply move the switch to SUBWOOFER DIRECT to disengage the built in crossover For all other installations which do not have a separate electronic crossover we recommend you leave the switch set to INTERNAL X OVER to provide optimum performance NOTE This is explained further in the section below entitled A Word About Crossovers Auto Turn On Function 4 MicroVee User s Manual WWW VELODYNE COM Auto Turn On Function With this function in the active position your subwoofer can be safely left with the main power switched on continuously The subwoofer will turn itself on automatically when an audio signalis present If no signal is present for approximately 15 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 inactive position WARNING If the Sub Out channel signal level
17. ng room To obtain optimum output from your subwoofer place it within a foot of a corner This location will offer the greatest output levels and optimum low frequency extension If at all possible your subwoofer should be placed along a wall 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 near the satellite of the same channel Depending on the size and type of furnishings in the room perfect placement may not be possible Finding the best location within your environment will likely require some experimentation We suggest you experiment with the location during setup to find what sounds best to you when seated in your typical listening position Regardless of where you install your Velodyne subwoofer it must remain in an upright position woofer facing forward Using shipping or storing the subwoofer in any other position for an extended period of time may result in damage to the unit not covered by warranty 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 compr
18. on and off until operating parameters return to normal Under more serious conditions the unit may shut off completely Normal operation should return upon cooling but you may be required to turn the power off and then on again to reset the unit The following conditions require service by a qualified technician The power cord has become damaged The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance The unit has been exposed to water Some part of the chassis or circuitry is physically damaged ES e Ium Thank You for Purchasing a Velodyne MicroVee Subwoofer System WWW VELODYNE COM MicroVee User s Manual 11 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Driver 6 5 forward firing 5 piston diameter Passive Radiators Dual 6 5 side firing 5 piston diameter Amplifier Class D 2000 watts Dynamic 1000 watts RMS power Low Pass Crossover 50 Hz 200 Hz adjustable 12 dB octave initial 48 dB octave ultimate Magnet Structure 64 oz 4 Ibs Speaker level mini jack and gold plated line level Speaker level 120 Hz high pass crossover mini jack thru Dimensions H W D includes grille X 9 x 9 6 22 9 x 22 9 x 24 4 cm Warranty parts labor Three years electronics parts and labor Five years drivers parts and labor Shipping Weight approx 20 lbs 9 1 Kgs Specifications are subject to change without notice 12 MicroVee User s Manual WWW VELODYNE COM
19. solete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 12 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point at which they exit from the product 13 Cleaning The product should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 14 Nonuse Periods The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time 15 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled onto the enclosure 16 Damage Requiring Service The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when a The power supply cord or plug has been damaged b Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the product c The product has been exposed to rain d The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance e The product has been dropped or damaged 17 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the product beyond what is described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as a power supply cord or plug is damaged liq
20. uid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 18 Lightning For added protection for the product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet 19 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 20 Attachments Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer 21 Voltage Insure that the subwoofer is only connected to the rated source voltage Do not connect the 120 volt version to 230 volts or vice versa This will result in damage to the subwoofer and possible injury to the user akwn gt CAUTION To prevent electrical shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully inserted WWW VELODYNE COM MicroVee User s Manual i TABLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations sosa bae aca 1 Placement of Your Subwoofer enn 2 SG CU PC o rrr 3 LFE Connection OPA 2 22 sara ol x isis aaa aaa RU 6 MINI JACK Connection Option B 0 ccc rn 8 Speaker Level Connection Option C a sssaaa aaeeea nenn 9 Intierconninett GAbles idus es esee he area A 10 Care or Your Subwoofer 2 ucciso mam RR RP RP A REGERE de 10 Protection Circuitry 4 si FEEL RA E se ana AAA AA 10 Troubleshooting
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