Velodyne Acoustics Car Speaker WiConnect User's Manual
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1. llle 8 Wireless Broadcast Considerations 000 cee eee eens 8 Adjust Subwoofer Controls for Listening Preferences 000 eee eeeaee 9 Adjust Subwoofer Location for Listening Preferences 000 ee eeeeaee 9 E DIIS Nests carta dabat Cu yee eee bod oap SCR d ORA eee UE Qo D dat RARUS d 9 WOVE UI TP 10 Connect Multiple Wireless Subwoofers eee ees 10 In a Single Audio System lllll elles 10 n Separate Audio Systems elles 10 Use the Subwoofer s LFE Input Optional 0 cee eee 11 Mount Wireless Transmitter on Wall Optional lille 12 MAINTAIN Protect Subwoofer from Damage lillllleeeeeeeee eee 13 dU UMEERERTEITOTITITNQEITTIOITO TUTTI 13 SEVICE eee oom Wey ci a Ah a har E DIM 13 Troubleshoot M 14 P cka gihg lt sictentcigad RA PERRO RE mE DENEN HER AE ches RE RA REN Pus Rep EE RE 14 RESOURCES pecificatiONS 2 caa 3 acd heh OOS SOO 2508 dod a edd ad he Ud dum Dass and indak Eki 15 Protection Circuitry s ie xe RUE RORIRCA aes dees RA DRCR RR LR RR RON ae EORR CR e GR 15 Regulatory Information i206 ecw ke Keven wae Ry mr Ry mx ERX ERE SERE SERA 16 FCC Compliance Statement i cosa ww X Re abe XXE RECHTE eae ww a e uc 16 FOC Warming 212 hese ha aed ieee th tee eek red eee ieee ew ewe 4 16 European Union EU Declaration of Conformity 0000 eee 16 Radio Frequency Expo2. CHANNEL LFE IN A b d 1234 E SOHz 200Hz MIN MAX ACTIVE SERIAL LABEL VELODYNE ACOUSTICS INC POWER CAUTION ON OF ELECTRIC SHC DO MOT Ont ATTENTION 115V 60Hz 150W T2AL 250V FOR 115V A CHANNEL Select broadcast frequency This CHANNEL selection must match CHANNEL selection on the transmitter B LFE INPUT Optional wired connection to receiver if not using the wireless connection C PHASE Invert the phase of the subwoofer if it blends better with the satellite speakers D LOW PASS CROSSOVER Select the upper frequency to cut off the audio signal to the subwoofer output E ACTIVE e Solid yellow when ON ACTIVE using wireless connection e Flashing yellow and green when ON ACTIVE but no RF signal e Solid Red when in ON STAND BY e Subwoofer goes to STAND BY if no audio signal is present for 12 minutes F VOLUME Adjust subwoofer volume G POWER Switch power ON and OFF 4 WiConnect User s Manual WWW VELODYNE COM Connect Wireless Transmitter to Receiver Use one of the following two setups to connect the wireless transmitter to receiver SETUP 1 MOST COMMON RECEIVER LFE SUB OUTPUT This setup requires one RCA cable SETUP 2 LESS COMMON NO RECEIVER LFE SUB OUTPUT This setup requires one RCA cable for each of the L and R channels G 9 amp S 4 A i m Py SETUP 1 MOST COMMON RECEIVER HAS LFE SUB OUTPUT 1 Usethe RCA cable supplied by you to connect the wi
3. damage to the speaker Play some music on the audio system Crawl around to various spots in the room until you hear the best sounding bass output to you When you hear the best bass output you have determined the placement of the subwoofer for your listening preferences Re locate the subwoofer from the seating location to the spot you crawled to that sounded the best You re done with this best placement test and setting up the subwoofer Enjoy WWW VELODYNE COM WiConnect User s Manual 9 Move Test In this test you stay in one listening spot and you move the subwoofer around the room To do the Move Test 1 Place the subwoofer in a new location in the room Sit in the seating location you use most often Play some music on the audio system Listen to the audio output E Repeat Step 1 through Step 4 until you hear the best sounding bass output to you When you hear the best bass output you have determined the placement of the subwoofer for your listening preferences 6 You re done with this best placement test and setting up the subwoofer Enjoy Connect Multiple Wireless Subwoofers In a Single Audio System If you are using more than one wireless subwoofer in a single audio system the following two setup options exist OPTION 1 All subwoofers receive the same audio signal This is the most common setup For this setup 1 Connect only one wireless transmitter to your receiver Follow the instructions for OPTION 1
4. LACE LIQUID FILLED OBJECTS ON OR NEAR THE SUBWOOFER Examples of liquid filled objects include flower vases beverages and liquid fueled lamps DO NOT PUSH OBJECTS OF ANY KIND into the subwoofer or transmitter openings DO NOT PLACE BURNING CANDLES INCENSE OR SMOKING PRODUCTS ON TOP OF OR NEAR THE SUBWOOFER DO NOT PLACE A LAPTOP COMPUTER ON TOP OF THE SUBWOOFER Damage could occur to either the laptop hardware or the subwoofer finish Clean USE A CLEAN SOFT DAMP CLOTH to remove dust or fingerprints from the subwoofer cabinet Unplug the subwoofer power cord from the power outlet before cleaning to prevent static electricity from damaging the subwoofer during cleaning DO NOT CLEAN THE SUBWOOFER CABINET OR WIRELESS TRANSMITTER CASE with detergents soaps abrasives aerosol sprays chemical solvents alcohol or other cleaning solutions Service DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE SUBWOOFER OR WIRELESS TRANSMITTER YOURSELF beyond what is described in this owner s manual ONLY USE QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIANS TO REPAIR DAMAGED PARTS Service the subwoofer or transmitter using qualified service technicians when e A power cord or plug is damaged e The power socket on the subwoofer or transmitter is damaged e Objects have fallen into the subwoofer or liquid has spilled into the subwoofer e The subwoofer was rained on or has become partially or fully submerged in water e The subwoofer does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change i
5. USER S MANUAL WiConnect Wireless Subwoofer 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 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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 1 Read Instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Water and Moisture The product should not be used near water for example n
6. afety 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 liquid has been spilled or objects ha
7. case other devices in your home are using some of the channels for communication To select the broadcast channel 1 Review the Wireless Broadcast Considerations below 2 Use the CHANNEL switch on the back of the wireless transmitter to select 1 2 3 or 4 as the broadcast channel 3 Use the CHANNEL switch on the back of the subwoofer to select the same broadcast channel as you selected on the wireless transmitter 4 Goto the Adjust Subwoofer Controls for Listening Preferences instructions next Wireless Broadcast Considerations All wireless devices like the WiC 10 may be susceptible to radio frequency RF interference from other devices Other RF devices include WiFi Internet access computer equipment and routers WiFi solar panel monitoring systems video game consoles cordless telephones blue tooth devices baby monitors and microwave ovens In particular any devices operating in the 2 4 GHz band may cause intermittent wireless connections between the wireless transmitter and subwoofer To prevent wireless broadcast interference problems keep wireless devices at least 2 apart Any interference effects from a microwave oven will cease once the oven stops operating and may be resolved on a long term basis by increasing the physical distance between the subwoofer and the microwave oven If the WiC 10 sound is intermittent check that another wireless device isn t within 2 of either the wireless transmitte
8. ear 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 obsolete outlet Do not defeat the s
9. eless broadcast channel for each wireless transmitter b Match the wireless broadcast channel on each subwoofer to that of the wireless transmitter that broadcasts the audio signal the subwoofer is to output 4 Follow the instructions in the Adjust Subwoofer Controls section for each subwoofer In Separate Audio Systems If you have multiple audio systems in your home such as one in the family movie room and another in a bedroom or office you can use a separate wireless transmitter in each system In this case use a different wireless broadcast channel for each system to avoid the subwoofers from getting input from multiple systems due to the close proximity of the systems 10 WiConnect User s Manual WWW VELODYNE COM Use the Subwoofer s LFE Input Optional In case you misplace the wireless transmitter or the wireless transmitter malfunctions you can also connect the subwoofer to your receiver with an RCA cable 1 Use the RCA cable supplied by you to connect one end of the RCA cable to the subwoofer s LFE In input 2 Connect the other end of the RCA cable to either the receiver s e LFE or SUB output Or the R output channel red or purple connector Or use a Y connector notincluded to connect both the Rand L output channels 3 Goto the Adjust Subwoofer Controls for Listening Preferences instructions next NOTE Do not use the subwoofer s LFE connection option if you are already using the wireless connection opt
10. els not its LFE or SUB output is the input to the subwoofer less common case 1 Select that you have NO subwoofer 2 Select the number of speakers 3 Select the speaker size as LARGE 4 If the crossover frequency option is available double your main speakers specified low frequency response value and select the result as the crossover frequency If you don t know the low frequency response value use 80 Hz 5 Goto the Connect Subwoofer instructions next RECEIVER OPTION 3 The receiver has no LFE or SUB output 1 No selections to make 2 Goto the Connect Subwoofer instructions next WWW VELODYNE COM WiConnect User s Manual 7 Connect Subwoofer 1 Use the included power cord to connect the subwoofer to a power outlet 2 Turn the POWER switch to the ON position The ACTIVE light should be yellow NOTE After 12 minutes without receiving a signal the ACTIVE light turns red to indicate STAND BY mode The subwoofer will automatically go from STAND BY mode to ACTIVE when it detects an audio signal 3 Turn the VOLUME knob to MIN to prevent blasting music when you first use the subwoofer You can increase the VOLUME to the correct level later 4 You re done No more wires to connect 5 Goto the Select Wireless Broadcast Channel instructions next Select Wireless Broadcast Channel The wireless transmitter can broadcast your audio signals on one of four selectable channels Multiple channels are made available in
11. gram above are general guidelines for most room types and aren t dependent on the subwoofer placement Sitting closer to the front in a boomy bass room may sound better Sitting closer to the back of a bass shy room may sound better Subwoofer Placement Guidelines REFER to the RECOMMENDED SINGLE SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT diagram above for general seating and subwoofer placement guidelines PLACE in a CORNER loudest or within a FEW FEET of a WALL smoothest AVOID locations FAR AWAY from a WALL CLOSE to the ROOM CENTER BY a DOOR NEAR a PARTIAL HEIGHT WALL or BEHIND SEATING ARRANGEMENTS FACE the GRILLE TOWARDS the room s main SEATING location MAKE SURE e You can access the controls on the rear of the subwoofer The included 6 power cord for the subwoofer can safely reach a power outlet Subwoofer Placement Cautions PLACE THE SUBWOOFER CABINET ON A STABLE FLAT AND LEVEL SURFACE An uneven or unstable surface can cause the subwoofer to tip over and cause injury or be damaged Protruding objects from the surface or an uneven surface could cause damage to the speaker cone on the bottom of the cabinet DO NOT CREATE A TRIP HAZARD WITH THE POWER CORDS Route power cables so that they cannot be tripped on by persons walking in the room DO NOT BLOCK THE SOUND PORT The sound port is located in the back of the cabinet above the cable connection sockets PLACE THE SUBWOOFER ON THE FLOOR If the subwoofer is placed on a stand bracket tr
12. io system until it sounds pleasing to your ear Optionally switch the subwoofer s PHASE to 180 This reverses the phase of the subwoofer to correct for sound cancellations between your subwoofer and your satellite speakers To determine which PHASE is best for your room and subwoofer location a Listen to the system with music playing b Ask a friend to switch the PHASE switch from 0 to 180 while you listen for a change in the mid bass loudness c The correct PHASE is the one that you hear as having louder mid bass d If you can t tell a difference keep the phase at 0 Go to the Adjust Subwoofer Location for Listening Preferences instructions next Adjust Subwoofer Location for Listening Preferences Optionally you can now optimize the location of the subwoofer for your listening preferences by either using the Crawl Test or the Move Test Crawl Test In this test the subwoofer stays in one spot and you move around the room to different listening spots To do the Crawl Test 1 Place the subwoofer on the floor or table near your most often used seating location Velodyne doesn t recommend placing the subwoofer on the actual seating surface The weight of the subwoofer or its corners could damage the seating surface or structure Also placing the subwoofer on a very soft surface such as a sofa cushion will not allow the downward firing speaker cone to extend out freely without hitting the surface and causing
13. ion WWW VELODYNE COM WiConnect User s Manual 11 Mount Wireless Transmitter on Wall Optional Optionally you can mount the wireless transmitter on the wall or place in a location that better organizes your audio components The transmitter doesn t have to be visually in view in the room to function properly 1 Use the template below to mark the mounting locations on the wall Mark the two screw locations for either the horizontal or vertical mounting orientation 2 Hand turn one of the included self tapping wood screws into each marked location Tighten the screws until about 1 8 3 17mm of the screw shank is exposed 3 Hooktwo of the slotted holes on back of the wireless transmitter to the two screws There is no right way up for the transmitter It can be mounted in any orientation NOTE The provided wood screws aren t suitable for stone or other hard wall surfaces If you can t hand drive the screws you may need to drill holes and provide other wall anchors 3 78 96mm 1 73 44mm Wireless Transmitter Mounting Template 12 WiConnect User s Manual WWW VELODYNE COM MAINTAIN Protect Subwoofer from Damage DO NOT PUT HEAVY OBJECTS ON TOP of the subwoofer cabinet or wireless transmitter that could scratch or dent the cabinet or case DO NOT ALLOW OBJECTS TO FALL INTO OR LIQUIDS TO SPILL ON THE SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE DO NOT EXPOSE SUBWOOFER TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING FROM LIQUIDS DO NOT P
14. ipod table or similar device it could fall or be knocked over causing injury to persons or damage to the subwoofer and other items KEEP THE SUBWOOFER IN ITS UPRIGHT POSITION 2 WiConnect User s Manual WWW VELODYNE COM Box Contents Now that you ve unpacked the subwoofer make sure you have the components and Velodyne supplied accessories shown below Also acquire the necessary user supplied accessories If any components or Velodyne supplied accessories are missing or damaged contact the retailer where you purchased this subwoofer Subwoofer Wireless Transmitter Velodyne Supplied Accessories e 6 Power cord for subwoofer e 5V DC power adaptor for wireless transmitter e Self tapping wood screws 2 for wireless transmitter mounting User Supplied Accessories e RCA cable for connecting wireless transmitter to receiver or if using the wired instead of the wireless connection option RCA cable for connecting subwoofer to wireless transmitter A INPUTS e Land R Inputs for connecting to the receiver s RCA outputs e LFE Input for connecting to the receiver s LFE output B CHANNEL Selection switch for choosing broadcast frequency This CHANNEL selection must match CHANNEL selection on the subwoofer C 5V DV Power adaptor socket D BLUE LED Indicates transmitter is active WWW VELODYNE COM WiConnect User s Manual 3 LOW PASS SUBWOOFER FREQUENCY VOLUME 80Hz INPUT PHASE et E 180
15. n performance e The cabinet has been dropped or is damaged The subwoofer driver s cone and or suspension is physically damaged WWW VELODYNE COM WiConnect User s Manual 13 Troubleshoot IF THE SUBWOOFER S ACTIVE LIGHT ISN T YELLOW OR RED 1 Verify that the subwoofer is plugged into a live power outlet 2 Verify that the subwoofer s POWER switch is in the ON position 3 Verify that the power cord is not damaged If damaged replace the cord IF THE SUBWOOFER ISN T PRODUCING SOUND BUT ITS ACTIVE LIGHT IS YELLOW OR RED 1 Verify that the wireless transmitter is plugged into a live power outlet 2 Verify that the wireless transmitter s inputs are connected to the receiver s output This wire may have become accidentally disconnected 3 Increase the subwoofer s VOLUME level Increase the receiver s LFE or SUB OUT volume level if it is adjustable 5 If your receiver has a switch or menu to enable its LFE or SUB OUT make sure this switch or menu is set to ON or YES 6 Verify that the wireless transmitter s light is on solid If the transmitter s light isn t on solid and the same CHANNEL is selected on both the wireless transmitter and subwoofer select another matching CHANNEL for the wireless transmitter and subwoofer IF THE BASS DOESN T SOUND LOUD ENOUGH TO YOU 1 Increase the subwoofer s VOLUME level 2 Increase the receiver s LFE or SUB OUT volume level if it is adjustable 3 Put the subwoofer closer to a corner of
16. nterference that may cause undesired operation FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The Federal Communications Commission warns that changes or modifications of the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment EUROPEAN UNION EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This product complies with the requirements and other relevant provisions of the R amp TTE Direc
17. on diameter Cabinet H x W x D includes feet 16 x 12 x 15 5 40 cm x 30 cm x 39 5 cm 3 years electronics parts and labor 5 years driver parts and labor Protection Circuitry The subwoofer is equipped with protection circuitry to provide maximum performance with greatest reliability The subwoofer is protected against e Overdriving the speaker e Overdriving the amplifier Overheating the amplifier e Excessive drop in power line voltage The overdrive protection circuitry operates constantly without being audible under most situations If the subwoofer should shut down reduce the volume setting and shut the subwoofer off until it cools down The time the subwoofer takes to cool down depends on the ambient room temperature but typically at least 10 minutes are required for the subwoofer to cool down and recover from the thermal shutdown Also plug the unit into a different wall socket Overloaded sockets or damaged home wiring circuits can cause power voltage drops while the subwoofer is drawing high power levels This condition can result in the subwoofer shutting down intermittently WWW VELODYNE COM WiConnect User s Manual 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including i
18. or OPTION 2 in the Connect Wireless Transmitter Section 2 Follow the instructions for SETUP 41 in the Select Receiver Options for Optimal Subwoofer Performance section 3 Set the same wireless broadcast channel on the wireless transmitter and all subwoofers Follow the instructions in the Select Wireless Broadcast Channel section 4 Follow the instructions in the Adjust Subwoofer Controls section for each subwoofer OPTION 2 Subwoofers receive different audio signals This is a less common setup Usually this setup uses one subwoofer for the R audio channel and one subwoofer for the L audio channel If using separate R and L channel subwoofers place each subwoofer within a couple of feet of the appropriate main speaker for the channel If the system s crossover frequency is high each subwoofer should be even closer to its channel s main speaker For this setup 1 Connect a wireless transmitter to each signal you want to transmit to a subwoofer Usually one for the R and one for the L channel Follow instructions for SETUP 2 in the Connect Wireless Transmitter Section except pair one transmitter s R input to the R channel receiver output and the other transmitter s L channel input to the L channel receiver output 2 Follow the instructions for OPTION 3 in the Select Receiver Options for Optimal Subwoofer Performance section 3 Follow the instructions in the Select Wireless Broadcast Channel section except a Select a unique wir
19. r or the subwoofer 8 WiConnect User s Manual WWW VELODYNE COM Adjust Subwoofer Controls for Listening Preferences Now it s time to adjust the subwoofer controls to match your listening environment and preferences 1 2 5 Play some music through your receiver Turn the subwoofer s VOLUME to a level that balances with the output volume of your satellite speakers and doesn t distort the bass sounds You might also want to adjust your receiver s LFE output volume higher if you can t get a loud enough subwoofer output or lower if the subwoofer output is too loud If you didn t use the LFE INPUT on the wireless transmitter optionally adjust the subwoofer s LOW PASS FREQUENCY to provide a wireless transmitter input equivalent to an LFE input The LOW PASS FREQUENCY is the frequency at which the subwoofer s output starts to decrease as the frequency increases Your satellite speakers output the frequencies not covered by the subwoofer You want to not be able to hear the transition from the subwoofer output to your satellite speakers output You can adjust this frequency from between 50 Hz to 200 Hz To adjust this frequency a If your satellite speakers are small with limited low frequency output choose a LOW PASS FREQUENCY of between 100 Hz and 120 Hz If your satellite speakers are larger with better low frequency output choose a LOW PASS FREQUENCY of around 80 Hz Adjust the LOW PASS FREQUENCY based on listening to your aud
20. rademarks The Velodyne logo is a trademark of Velodyne Acoustics Inc 16 WiConnect User s Manual WWW VELODYNE COM 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 warranty 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 WWW VELODYNE COM WiConnect User s Manual 17 WiConnect WiConnect RevB MAY2012 Velodyne Acoustics Inc 345 Digital Drive 408 465 2800 voice Service E mail service velodyne com Morgan Hill CA 95037 408 779 9227 fax Product E mail help velodyne com www velodyne com 408 779 9208 service fax Technical E mail techhelp velodyne com
21. reless transmitter s LFE input to your receiver s LFE or SUB output 2 Plug the wireless transmitter s 5V DC power adaptor into the back of the wireless transmitter Plug the other end of the adaptor into a power outlet 3 Goto the Select Receiver Options for Optimal Subwoofer Performance instructions next NOTE The subwoofer must be within 50 feet 15 meters from its transmitter to be able to receive the wireless signal Also make sure that the same CHANNEL is selected on both the transmitter and subwoofer WWW VELODYNE COM WiConnect User s Manual 5 SETUP 2 LESS COMMON RECEIVER HAS NO LFE SUB OUTPUT 1 Use the two RCA cables supplied by you to connect the wireless transmitter s R and L inputs to your receiver s R and L outputs 2 Plug the wireless transmitter s 5V DC power adaptor into the back of the wireless transmitter Plug the other end of the adaptor into a power outlet 3 Go to the Select Receiver Options for Optimal Subwoofer Performance instructions next NOTE The subwoofer must be within 50 feet 15 meters from its transmitter to be able to receive the wireless signal Also make sure that the same CHANNEL is selected on both the transmitter and subwoofer 6 WiConnect User s Manual WWW VELODYNE COM Select Receiver Options Optimal Subwoofer Performance It is important that the audio system s existing receiver is set up correctly to work in concert with the subwoofer To set up the receiver refer to its ins
22. sure Limit Requirements llle 16 listen HespOrnslDl scx ubi ac ee x EORR Rt o d n EO Sd RR REA ncn ma ax n dO Ree 16 Legal eu PC 16 Subwoofer Recycling 2l 16 WAOGMAIKS M EITETTEETOT OTIO TT OTT TTL TILTEETEEPEITE 16 Warranty TP rpm 17 WWW VELODYNE COM WiConnect User s Manual ii SET UP Place Subwoofer CORNER PLACEMENT Weaker Uneven Bass Experience Not Recommended Seating Position unless in Boomy Bass room Optimum Seating Position for the Best Bass Experience More Intense with Less Accurate Bass Experience Not Recommended Seating Position unless in Bass Shy room WWW VELODYNE COM RECOMMENDED SINGLE SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT QUARTER PLACEMENT CENTER OF ROOM 1 3 ROOM PLACEMENT NEAR BACK WALL WiConnect User s Manual 1 Review the Placement Guidelines section below Review the Placement Cautions section below Select a subwoofer placement location based on the placement cautions and guidelines uc ocn es Before you remove the subwoofer from the box place the box near where you want to place the subwoofer in your room If you ve already unpacked the subwoofer move the subwoofer to where you want it in the room NOTE Later we ll guide you to optionally adjust the location of the subwoofer for your listening preferences 5 Goto the Box Contents section next The seating positions shown in the dia
23. tive as well as CE LVD Safety and CE EMC Emissions amp Immunity Radio Frequency Exposure Limit Requirements Keep a minimum separation of 8 inches 20 cm between the transmitter and any person to comply with FCC and EU exposure limit requirements Listen Responsibly REFRAIN FROM LISTENING TO MUSIC AT HIGH VOLUMES for long periods of time to protect you from permanent hearing damage The United States Occupational Health and Safety Administration OSHA standards recommend not listening to sound levels of 85 dB for more than 8 hours and to wear hearing protection if sound levels exceed 85 dB Refer to the OSHA website for more information and updated recommendations about sound levels and hearing damage www osha gov dts osta otm noise standards more html LEGAL NOTICE Subwoofer Recycling These products should not be treated as household waste Instead the subwoofer and transmitter should be taken to a certified collection point so that the electrical and electronic components can be recycled By recycling these products through a certified collection point you prevent potential environmental damage and help to conserve natural resources used in these products Certain international national and or local laws and or regulations may also apply regarding the disposal of this subwoofer For further information contact your local waste disposal service your local city government office or the retailer where you purchased this subwoofer T
24. truction manual and use one of the following three options RECIEVER OPTIONS OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 MOST COMMON LESS COMMON LESS COMMON Wireless Transmitter SETUP 1 SETUP 2 SETUP 3 SETUP MOST COMMON LESS COMMON LESS COMMON Receiver has LFE or SUB output Use receiver s LFE Yes or SUB output as subwoofer s input Use receiver s unfiltered No This setup uses Yes This setup uses the Yes This setup uses full frequency range the receiver s not the subwoofer s lowpass the subwoofer s lowpass R and L outputs as subwoofer s lowpass crossover frequency filter crossover frequency subwoofer s inputs crossover frequency filter instead of the receiver s filter filter RECEIVER OPTION 1 The receiver s LFE or SUB output is the input to the subwoofer most common case Select that you have a subwoofer Select the number of speakers Select the speaker size as SMALL o Ux qoc If you don t know the low frequency limit of your main speakers use 80 Hz as the crossover point The lower limit of the main speaker s frequency response is usually listed in the speaker specifications as for example 3 dB down at 45 Hz In this example double the value 45 Hz and use the doubled value 90 Hz as the crossover frequency 5 Adjust the LFE SUB output level to 0 dB 6 Go to the Connect Subwoofer instructions next RECEIVER OPTION 2 The receiver s unfiltered full frequency range R and L output chann
25. ve 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 CAUTION To prevent electrical shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully inserted WWW VELODYNE COM WiConnect User s Manual i TABLE OF CONTENTS SETUP Place SUITE uu a a Ra e UE C P cn DN SR DR QS RN al SR tuu OR D D d 1 Subwoofer Placement Guidelines llle 2 Subwoofer Placement Cautions 0 00 00 ccc eee en 2 BOX COMICS the tues cad Veen an ee Meet ana ede eoeeaeee a thee dha 3 Connect Wireless Transmitter to Receiver ccc eee ee eee 5 Select Receiver Options Optimal Subwoofer Performance 0 0000005 7 Connect Subwoofer i n os nc sua arse ker wh eee dee ee disons E S ACAD RR n 8 Select Wireless Broadcast Channel
26. your room IF THE SUBWOOFER OUTPUT IS DISTORTED INTERMITTENT OR STOPS The subwoofer may have shut down due to the protection circuitry 1 Reduce the volume setting or 2 Shut the subwoofer off until normal operating conditions return OR The subwoofer and transmitter may have lost their broadcast connection 1 Turn off power to both the subwoofer and wireless transmitter 2 Turn back on power to both the subwoofer and wireless transmitter 3 If cycling the power doesn t re establish the broadcast connection select another matching CHANNEL for the wireless transmitter and subwoofer 4 f selecting another CHANNEL doesn t re establish the broadcast connection decrease the distance between the subwoofer and the wireless transmitter to increase the broadcast signal strength between them 5 Verify that the transmitter and subwoofer aren t in close proximity to other electronic devices that could interfere with the wireless transmission and reception Packaging Save the carton and packing materials for future use Using other packaging for this unit may result in severe damage when shipping or moving You can use this packaging should you ever move or need to return the subwoofer to Velodyne for service To save storage space you can flatten the box and put the other packing material in a plastic bag 14 WiConnect User s Manual WWW VELODYNE COM RESOURCES Specifications Model Wes 10 downward firing 7 65 pist
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