Velodyne Acoustics STARFIRE-10 User's Manual
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1. 11 Chrysalis Products ZE EE een da en een eau EERE wae bea ea ER Ra 12 Starfire Series Manual www chrysalisacoustics com CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a Chrysalis Starfire subwoofer system This system represents the state of the art in home audio Chrysalis 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 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 Chrysalis dealer Prior to Installation Please unpack the system carefully This unit is heavy Use caution when lifting or moving to avoid injury 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 Record the serial number in the space provided on page 13 for future reference Produ2. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC 51 K DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE To RAIN OR MOISTURE 120V SERIAL LABEL CAUTION E RISK AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR wae Figure 1 Starfire Rear Panel Connections Figure 1 shows the connections on the rear panel of the Starfire Following are brief descriptions of the connections described in Figure 1 More detail of these connections can be found below 1 SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT terminals Connect these input terminals to the speaker output terminals of your amplifier or receiver 2 SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT terminals The speaker level signal to the front speakers is output from these terminals 3 LINE INPUT jacks Connect these jacks to the LINE OUT jacks of the amplifier 4 LOW PASS CROSSOVER Use this knob to select the high frequency range at which you wish to cut off the signal to the subwoofer Starfire Series Manual www chrysalisacoustics com Chrysalis 5 Power indicator Red Unit is in standby mode Green Unit is in operation mode automatically turns to STANDBY mode if no signal for eight minutes 6 PHASE switch Select the switch position at which you hear a louder mid bass sound 7 VOLUME LEVEL knob Use this knob to adjust the output level of the subwoofer CROSSOVERS Receiver Processor Subwoofer Outputs The Chrysalis subwoofer is designed to operate using the full rang
3. 4 Some part of the chassis or circuitry is physically damaged Starfire Series Manual e www chrysalisacoustics com SPECIFICATIONS Woofer 10 24 5 cm 12 30 5 cm forward firing foward firing 8 2 piston diameter 9 7 piston diameter Amplifier 150 watts Dynamic 165 watts Dynamic Class D 250 watts RMS Power 275 watts RMS Power Chrysalis Cabinet Design Acoustically neutral Acoustically neutral downward firing port downward firing port Frequency Response 32 140 Hz 29 140 Hz 3 dB 3 dB Speaker Level Pass Through Full Range Full Range Outputs Left and right speaker Left and right speaker level pass through level pass through Inputs RCA Line Level LFE and RCA Line Level LFE and Speaker Level inputs Speaker Level inputs Input Impedance 65K ohm for LINE INPUT jacks 1 2K ohm for SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT terminals Sensitivity Speaker Level 1 0V 1 0V Line 100 mV 100 mV Power Supply 120V 60 Hz AC 120V 60 Hz AC Cabinet H W D 13 75 12 75 x 14 4 15 4 x 14 4 x 17 9 cm with grille 35 x 32 x 37 39 x 37 x 46 Warranty parts labor Three years electronics parts and labor Five years drivers parts and labor Shipping Weight approx 30 165 17 Kg 36 Ibs 20 Kg Specifications are subject to change without notice Starfire Series Manual eo www chrysalisacoustics com Chrysalis CHRYSALIS PRODUCTS BassMatrix Series BassMatrix 10 BassMatrix 12 Photon S
4. Starfire SERIES Chrysalis IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 5 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 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 shoul
5. Manual eo Chrysalis Chrysalis Acoustics A Velodyne Company 345 Digital Drive Morgan Hill 95037 408 465 2888 voice 408 779 9227 fax 408 779 9208 service fax www chrysalisacoustics com Service E mail service chrysalisacoustics com Product E mail help chrysalisacoustics com Technical E mail techhelp chrysalisacoustics com 63 STARFIRE Rev D NOV08
6. L CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR DOUBLE INSULATION WHEN EECH USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMEN T PARTS SUBWOOFER REAR PANEL Figure 2a Line Level Subwoofer Connection Diagram Starfire Series Manual o www chrysalisacoustics com Chrysalis SUBWOOFER OUTPUT JACK AMPLIFIER LOW PASS CROSSOVER RED STANDBY GREEN 50 Hz 200 Hz SUBWOOFER VOLUME R D 9 ie D D MIN MAX 180 IN Chrysalis Starfire WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK 00 NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 120V SERIAL LABEL CAUTION 60Hz RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR SUBWOOFER REAR PANEL D I RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER LEFT FRONT SPEAKER Figure 2b Speaker Level Subwoofer Connection Diagram Starfire Series Manual www chrysalisacoustics com Chrysalis INTERCONNECT CABLES When installing your new Chrysalis subwoofer using the line level connections you should always use shielded phono cables There are many high quality cables available today It is recommended that you keep the length of cable as short as possible to avoid any potential noise problems When using speaker level connections use a high quality speaker cable that mates well with the
7. connectors Be very careful to avoid any loose strands or frayed wires that 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 Chrysalis subwoofer does not require any regular maintenance Normal dusting or cleaning of the surface for appearance purposes is 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 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 signal sensing turn on off that will automatically turn on the unit when signal is present at the inputs and turn off the unit after several minutes when there is no longer any signal at the inputs PROTECTION CIRCUITRY Your new subwoofer is equipped with circuitry to provide maximum performance with greatest reliability The unit is protected against 1 Overheating the amplifier 2 Excessive drop in power line voltage If either of the above 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
8. ct Features A single driver consisting of either 10 8 2 piston diameter subwoofer with 2 0 high temp voice coil and 89 6 ounce 5 6 lb motor structure or 12 9 7 piston diameter subwoofer with 2 0 high temp voice coil and 89 6 ounce 5 6 lb motor structure Adjustable 50 to 200 Hz low pass crossover with a 12 dB octave slope Line level RCA inputs Speaker level inputs and outputs with spring loaded terminals Signal sensing auto turn on off Variable volume control Selectable phase control 0 or 180 Green power on Red power standby mode indicator LED Prepare for Installation Your new Chrysalis subwoofer provides for a number of installation options Read all the installation information below in order to determine which installation option is best for your system Remember to perform all installation procedures with system power turned off to prevent possible damage Starfire Series Manual www chrysalisacoustics com Chrysalis Placement The first step in installing your new Starfire 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
9. d 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 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 an
10. d 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 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 o
11. different wall outlet as dropping power line voltage will be most noticeable under strenuous conditions and may result in the unit shutting down intermittently Starfire Series Manual o www chrysalisacoustics com Chrysalis 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 ON BW D Fa Make sure the speaker wires are fully inserted into the spring clip connectors and that no wires are touching from one terminal to another If the protection circuitry is active the unit may cycle 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 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
12. e audio signal for input when using the built in crossover Many home theater processors receivers Dolby Digital DTS THX have a subwoofer out jack sometimes labeled LFE that is internally filtered settable at the receiver processor and designed to be used with a powered subwoofer In some installations it may be beneficial to use BOTH the Chrysalis crossover and the receiver processor crossover resulting in a steeper ultimate crossover slope In some rare cases combining both an external 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 your Starfire subwoofer or simply setting one crossover to a higher frequency such as 120 Hz will restore maximum performance Refer to Figure 2a Line Level Subwoofer Connection Diagram and Figure 2b Speaker Level Subwoofer Connection Diagram pages 7 and 8 for connection diagrams Starfire Series Manual o www chrysalisacoustics com Chrysalis SUBWOOFER OUTPUT JACK AMPLIFIER LOW PASS CROSSOVER 80 Hz RED STANDBY GREEN ON SPEAKER LEVEL e 50 2 200 Hz Se L INPUT R is L 4 8 ka IN Chrysalis Starfire 6 Ke n c 2 DOUBLE INSULATION WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 120 SERIAL LABE
13. eries Photon 8 Photon 10 Starfire Series Starfire 10 Starfire 12 Starfire Series Manual o www chrysalisacoustics com Chrysalis 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 chrysalisacoustics com LIMITED WARRANTY U S AND CANADA ONLY CHRYSALIS ACOUSTICS CHRYSALIS warrants all electronics for a period of three years drivers for a period of five years and full range speakers for a period of five years All CHRYSALIS products have a warranty from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship subject to the following conditions 1 CHRYSALIS 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 from modifications or repairs made by any component of the system by anyone other than a CHRYSALIS factory authorized service representative 2 This warranty is void if any repairs or service covered by the terms of this warranty are made to any component of the system by anyone other than a CHRYSALIS factory authorized service representative 3 CHRYSALIS is not responsible for damage caused by accidents abuse misuse natural or personal disaster or unauthorized modification The CHRYSALIS products are not intended for professi
14. f 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 Starfire Series Manual www chrysalisacoustics com Chrysalis TABLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations es es eee baa ea ER es densit s 1 Installation 2 R ar Panel Ed 5 E DR De 6 Interconnect Cabl s Cea tar Y ede A EN ER dien 9 Care of Your 0 0107 0 0 9 Protection CItCUltEy esse sese Node e EE a 9 Troubleshooting and Service 10 DP CIICATIONS e TEM lan IRE nier
15. nect them to the Left and Right inputs on your subwoofer 2 If using a receiver with LFE out be sure the LFE channel is sending adequate signal to the subwoofer We recommend setting the subwoofer s level to the 9 oclock position the 1 4 volume setting and then adjust the LFE channel on your receiver or processor to achieve the desired bass output See your receiver or processors owner s manual for more information 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 If using the SPEAKER LEVEL inputs you DO want to connect both channels since different bass information might be present in each channel going to your main speakers Important Do not use both LINE LEVEL and SPEAKER LEVEL connections simultaneously 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 all connections are tight and that there are no loose strands or frayed wires 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 levels from both the main speakers and subwoofer when listening to music good starting point for the volume contr
16. 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 Chrysalis 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 Chrysalis 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
17. ol is two or three graduations from minimum Warning Some manufacturers preset their receivers with the Sub Out channel signal at 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 As noted above 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 units 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 Starfire Series Manual www chrysalisacoustics com Chrysali
18. onal or commercial use and CHRYSALIS is not responsible for damage resulting from such use 4 The CHRYSALIS product warranty is limited to units that are purchased from authorized CHRYSALIS dealers and finalized within authorized dealer locations 5 This warranty is nontransferable under any condition 6 Use of this product outside the U S and Canada voids this warranty TO OBTAIN SERVICE Information regarding service may be obtained from the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or by contacting CHRYSALIS customer service Warranty service must be performed by a CHRYSALIS factory authorized service representative within the warranty period set forth above If CHRYSALIS determines the unit is defective CHRYSALIS will CHRYSALIS s option repair or replace the product at charge if the product is forwarded prepaid to a factory authorized service representative Products forwarded to the factory authorized service representative should be shipped securely and properly packaged insured and freight prepaid WARRANTY OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA The Warranty of this product if it is sold to a consumer outside of the United States or Canada shall comply with applicable law and shall be the sole responsibility of the distributor that supplied this product To obtain any applicable warranty service please contact the dealer from which you purchased this product or the distributor that supplied this product Starfire Series
19. or compressed in any way that could result in damaging the insulation or wire Your Chrysalis Starfire subwoofer is NOT magnetically shielded primarily for use with modern video monitors Should you find it necessary to use it with an older CRT monitor or TV keep it at least two feet from the monitor Experiment for correct distance by minimizing distortion of the picture and colors 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 such as LFE out line level crossover or receiver with pre amp level outputs When using the line level jacks some receivers may not provide enough signal to have the units auto on feature operate properly Additionally this lack of signal may also cause the subwoofer to produce less output than it is capable of Starfire Series Manual www chrysalisacoustics com Chrysalis To alleviate this condition we recommend the following steps 1 If using line level jacks BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT INPUT SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED never use just the left or just the right input If the subwoofer s input comes from the LFE channel of your receiver use a Y splitter to supply the single input to both connectors for the Left and Right subwoofer inputs If using line level connections from a preamp or signal processor use both Left and Right inputs from your preprocessor or preamp and con
20. s 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 between the subwoofer and your main speakers amplifier To adjust simply listen to the system with music playing then depress the phase switch from one position to the other and listen for a change in mid bass frequency output The correct position will have a greater amount of apparent mid bass frequency output For all installations experiment with the phase switch to determine the setting 0 or 180 degrees that produces the most mid bass If the settings sound similar we recommend the 0 position Auto Turn on Function The subwoofer will turn itself on automatically when an audio signal is present If no signal is present for approximately eight minutes the unit will switch to standby mode Red LED While in standby mode your subwoofer will draw very minimal power Warning If the Sub Out channel signal level from your receiver is too weak this feature will not operate properly See VOLUME CONTROL section on previous page Starfire Series Manual o www chrysalisacoustics com Chrysalis REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS LOW PASS CROSSOVER 80 Hz RED STANDBY de GREEN ON SPEAKER LEVEL S bag 200 INPUT INPUT VOLUME R P PHASE L 0 Chrysalis Starfire 0 DOUBLE INSULATION
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