Velodyne Acoustics CHT-10R Speaker User Manual
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1. Series SPL 800 Series 11 SPL 1000 Series SPL 1200 Series VX 10 Velodyne Acoustics Inc 345 Digital Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 408 465 2800 voice 408 779 9227 fax 408 779 9208 service fax www velodyne com Service e mail service velodyne com Product e mail help velodyne com Technical e mail techhelp velodyne com Printed on recycled paper 63 CHTR RevC 22JUN042. for damage caused by accidents abuse misuse natural or personal disaster or unauthorized modification The VELODYNE products are not in tended for professional or commercial use and VELODYNE is not responsible for damage resulting from such use 4 VELODYNE product warranty is limited to units that are purchased from authorized VELODYNE dealers and finalized within authorized dealer locations 5 This warranty is nontransferable under any condition TO OBTAIN SERVICE Information regarding service may be obtained from the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or by contacting VELODYNE customer service Warranty service must be performed by a VELODYNE factory authorized service representative within the warranty period set forth above If VELODYNE determines the unit is defective VELODYNE will at VELODYNE s option repair or replace the product at no 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 15 Notes 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 Other Velodyne Subwoofer Products for Export Digital Drive Series DD 10 DD 12 DD 15 THX Ultra 2 DD 18 THX Ultra 2 Digital Drive 1812 Signature Edition SPL
3. mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The subwoofer should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the subwoofer should notbe 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 Heat The subwoofer shouldbe situated away from heat sources suchas radiators heat registers stoves or other subwoofers that produce heat Power Sources The subwoofer should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the subwoofer Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked onor 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 subwoofer Caution To prevent electrical shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully inserted Attention Pour eviter les chocs electriques introduire lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond Cleaning The subwoofer should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Nonuse Periods The power cord of the subwoofer should be unplugged from the outletwhen left unused f
4. near sources of excessive moisture such as evaporative coolers humidifiers etc The power cord should be routed in such a way that it will not be walked on pinched or compressed in any way that could result in damaging the insulation or wire continued 8 This section addresses day to day usage of your CHT R subwoofer Remote Control Figure 2 shows the remote control enabling you to easily choose whatever listening mode you desire Figure 2 Remote Display POWER This button forces your CHT R into standby mode The woofer will not play andthe LED will turn off The unit will remain in this mode until the POWER buttonis pressed again To fully deactivate i e power down the unit turn off the power switch on the back panel MUTE This button mutes the subwoofer The light on the subwoofer will blink slowly ifthe unitis muted To unmute the subwoofer press the MUTE button again PHASE These buttons allow you to optimize the subwoofer performance for the location and your listening position Select the switch position at which you hear the most bass The light will blink according to the following schedule 0 degrees 1 blink 90 degrees 2 blinks 180 degrees 3 blinks 270 degrees 4 blinks LIGHT If you wish you can deactivate the power light on your CHT R unit To dothis press the LIGHT button on your remote The light will turnoff Toreactivatethe light press the LIGHT button again NIGHT Nigh
5. serviceable parts inside Please refer all service questions to your authorized Velodyne dealer Prior to Installation Please unpack the system carefully Remove all staples used to seal the carton as they can scratch the cabinet Please save the carton and all packaging materials for future use Record the serial number in the space provided on the warranty card for future reference Product Features and Controls e DSP controlled e 4 selectable presets for customized listening mode Night mode setting Mute control Built in 160 watt RMS power amplifier CHT 8R Built in 175 watt RMS power amplifier CHT 10R Built in 200 watt RMS power amplifier CHT 12R Built in 600 watt RMS power amplifier CHT 15R e Adjustable 40 to 120 Hz low pass crossover with Subwoofer Direct setting e Speaker level inputs and outputs 85 Hz high pass crossover Line level inputs Signal sensing auto turn on off with bypass option Variable volume control Selectable phase control 0 90 180 or 270 degrees Dual staggered low pass crossover 12 dB octave initial 24 dB octave ultimate continued 2 gt e Anti clipping circuit e Over excursion protection e Slot loaded design Installation Your new subwoofer system 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 powe
6. OUTPUT Connectthese jacks to the LINE IN preamp inputto use the CHT R s internal highpass crossover See belowforamoredetailedexplanation of this crossover 5 LINE INPUT LFE Input Connect these jacks to the LINE OUT preamp output LFE output or subwoofer output jacks of your receiver processor If using the LFE output from your receiver or processor plug the single cable into the L LFE input or for more signal use a Y connector and feed the signal into both R and L inputs continued 4 gt 6 HIGH PASS CROSSOVER Switch This switch selects the frequency for the high pass crossover This crossover is functional on both line and speaker level outputs Smaller speakers with limited low frequency output may perform better using the higher 100 Hz setting that will reduce the low frequencies sent to them Larger speakers with greater low frequency output may be able to handle the 80 Hz setting without strain 7 SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT Terminals Connect these input terminals to the speaker output terminals of your amplifier or receiver If you use this method of connection when you go to the receiver speaker set up menu make sure you select the large speaker option 8 SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT Terminals Sends a crossed over speaker level signal to the front speakers See below for a more detailed explanation of this crossover Rear Panel Connections Detailed Explanation Your new subwoofer is equipped w
7. Velodyne CHT 8R CHT 10R CHT 12R and CHT 15R User s Manual DSP Controlled Home Theater Subwoofer CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Caution Toreducetheriskofelectricshock donotremovecover Nouser serviceable partsinside Refer servicingtoqualifiedservice personnel Thelighting flash with arrowhead symbolisintendedto alertthe usertothe presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage withinthe product senclosurethatmay be ofsufficientmagnitudeto constitute a risk ofelectricshocktopersons Theexclamationpointsymbolisintendedtoalertthe usertothe presence ofimportantoperating and maintenance servicing instructionsintheliteratureaccompanyingthesubwoofer Ore oo To cx Read Instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read before the subwooferis operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the subwoofer and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The subwoofer 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 Carts and Stands The subwoofer should be used only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer Wall or Ceiling Mounting The subwoofer should be
8. dangerous condition and possible damage to your unit Cables of extremely large size are typically not required Ex tremely large gauge wire may not properly fit in the binding posts resulting in a poor connection and possible short circuits Placement True subwoofers operate at extremely low frequencies which are primarily omni directional While it is recommended that the subwoofers be placed on the same plane as the satellite speakers 7 room and system conditions often dictate otherwise Keep in mind that frequency response and output level can be drastically influenced by placement depending on the acoustic properties of your listening room Typically the optimum location for a subwoofer is in a front 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 close to the center of your room and near an opening or door way 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 Typically a minimum distance of 1 to 2 feet from your TV to the subwoofer will be adequate to avoid any magnetic interference 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
9. ith both speaker level and line levelinputs Use the RCA Phono type INPUT jacks when connect ing your subwoofer to a pre amp signal processor or line level crossover The SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT jacks connect directly to the speaker outputs of an integrated amplifier or receiver Your amplifier section will notice no additional loading effects when you use these inputs because of their high impedance Note Donotuse both the RCA Phono INPUT connections and SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT connections simultaneously Low Pass Crossover Both sets of inputs sum the left and right channels together and the resulting signal is passed 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 40 to 120 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 Subwoofer Direct Subwoofer Direct is a setting on the low pass crossover knob and will allow frequencie
10. link three times indicating that you have restored defaults Movies R amp B Rock Jazz Classical Games Games Jazz Classical R amp B Rock Movies ONOARWN gt When you press the presets in the above order the power light will blink three times indicating that you have restored defaults The default preset is Jazz Classical and the unit s volume is reset to level 35 out of 100 Care of Your Subwoofer Do not use any harsh detergents or chemicals to clean the cabinet Abrasives detergents or cleaning solutions will damage the finish on the cabinet We recommend using a damp cloth to clean the front back and sides Use a soft cloth with a good quality furniture polish to clean the hand rubbed black lacquer painted top 12 During normal conditions the subwoofer may be left on continuously without any problems If you plan to leave the unit unused for an extended period of time we recommend that you turn off the unit by the master power switch on the rear panel Troubleshooting and Service Before seeking service for your 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 unit receiving an input signal from your source Have all controls on subwoofer volume crossover phase etc been properly set 5 If unit has been running at high levels one of the pro
11. mended for it MUSICAL STYLE SUGGESTED PRESET Action Adventure Movies Movies Country Rock R amp B Rock Country Soft Jazz Classical Folk Jazz Classical Indie Music R amp B Rock Pop R amp B Rock Rock R amp B Rock Alternative Rock Jazz Classical Blues Jazz Classical Broadway and Vocalists Jazz Classical Children s Music Jazz Classical Christian and Gospel Jazz Classical Classic Rock R amp B Rock Classical Jazz Classical Dance and DJ R amp B Rock Hard Rock and Metal R amp B Rock Latin Music R amp B Rock Miscellaneous Jazz Classical Movies Non Action Adventure Jazz Classical New Age Jazz Classical Opera and Vocal Jazz Classical R amp B R amp B Rock Rap and Hip Hop R amp B Rock Soundtracks R amp B Rock or Jazz Classical Video Games Games 11 Each preset has its own characteristics with respect to subsonic filter volume differential and a single equalizer EQ in order to optimize the listening mode for the preset The following table shows the settings for various presets Subsonic Filter EQ EQ Volume Frequency Frequency Level Differential R amp B Rock 3 dB Jazz Classical 24 Hz N A N A N A Reference EE RESTORE DEFAULTS This feature allows you to restore default settings for your CHT R Subwoofer By pressing Presets in EXACTLY the following order on the remote the unit s power light will b
12. or a long period of time Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled onto the enclosure Damage Requiring Service The subwoofer should be serviced by qualified service personnel when The power supply cordorplughasbeendamaged Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilledintothe subwoofer Thesubwooferhasbeenexposedtorain Thesubwooferdoesnotappeartooperate normally orexhibits amarkedchangeinperformance The subwoofer has been dropped or damaged Servicing The usershouldnotattemptto service the subwoofer beyond whatis describedinthe operating instructions The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases be placed on the apparatus The disconnect device the appliance inlet shall remain readily operable easily assessible All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 1 ooocmv Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne Classic Home Theater CHT R subwoofer This system represents the state of the art in low frequency reproduction Read and follow the instructions below to in sure safe and proper system operation Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open speaker enclosure or amp chassis cover Please observe all warnings on the equipment itself There are no user
13. r In these installations you may want to bypass the crossover in either the processor or the Velodyne subwoofer In some cases you may want to use BOTH crossovers To do this you can use both your processor s crossover and the one internal to the Velodyne sub You should stagger the frequencies i e 120 Hz subwoofer 80 Hz processor for best results To bypass the subwoofer s internal crossover when the unit is being fed a low pass signal from another crossover simply locate the knob marked LOW PASS CROSSOVER on the rear panel of the subwoofer and turn it counterclockwise to the DIRECT position This will eliminate the internal crossover from the signal path Note If not using an external crossover you should use the built in crossover for optimal performance When using a single RCA sub out from the processor it does not matter which line level input L R is used Interconnect Cables When installing your new Velodyne subwoofer using the line level connections you should always use shielded phono cables There are many decent cables available today most any of which will work perfectly well We do 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 cable that mates well with the connectors at least 14 gauge Be very careful to avoid any loose or frayed strands that could result in a short causing a
14. r turned off LOW PASS CROSSOVER Velodyne oom CHT R Series ACTIVE AUTO ON OFF INACTIVE SERIAL R L VELODYNE ACOUSTICS INC OUTPUT INPUT AVIS RISQUE DE ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 100 Hz HIGH PASS CROSSOVER SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT Figure 1 CHT R Rear Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections Figure 1 shows the connections on the rear panel of the CHT R Following are brief descriptions of the connections described in Figure 1 More detail on these connections can be found on the next page 1 LOW PASS CROSSOVER Use this knob to select the high frequency range at which you wish to cut off the signal to the subwoofer When the knob is turned all the way to the left the Subwoofer Direct feature is invoked and the subwoofer plays all frequencies up to 200 Hz 2 VOLUME Control This control allows youto balance the output from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system This control should be set to achieve similar volume level from between both the main speakers and subwoofer When pressing volume up or down the speed atwhich the power light blinks indicates subwoofer volume the faster the blinking the louder the unit plays Note Volume is also controllable by using the supplied remote 3 AUTO ON OFF Switch Use this switch to select between auto on active and constant on inactive operation 4 LINE
15. s up to 200 Hz into the subwoofer See below for amore detailed explanation of this feature Speaker Level Output Line Level Output When connected in this fashion your satellite speakers will be crossed over at 80 Hz This removes the lower bass from your satellites enabling them to do a better job reproducing high frequencies and giving your receiver s amp more headroom up to 50 more power You may also connect your satellites directly to your receiver or amplifier along with the subwoofer if you wish to bypass this crossover Caution To avoid damage to your main amplifier be sure to maintain 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 Power Switch The master power switch is located on the lower right half of the unit This rocker style switch is the main on off for the unit This switch should be set to position 1 for on up 0 for off down AWord About Your Receiver s Crossoverand the CHT R Crossover Your Velodyne CHT R subwoofer is designed to operate using the full range audio signal for input when using the built in crossover controlled bythe dial on the back panel Many home theater processors receivers Dolby Digital DTS9 THX9 have a subwoofer out jack that performs continued 6 this same function and are designed to be used with a powered subwoofe
16. t mode limits the maximum output of the subwoofer for later night listening or to be more considerate of close neighbors Press the night button to turn the night mode feature on or off Night mode when active is indicated by the reduced intensity of the light VOLUME CONTROL This control allows you to balance the output fromthe subwooferto the main speakers in your system This control should be setto achieve similar volume level from between both the main speakers and subwoofer When pressing volume up or down the speed at which the power light blinks indicates subwoofer volume the faster the blinking the louder the unit plays Note The volume can also be adjusted via the buttons on the back panel of the subwoofer These buttons have the same effect as pressing the up and down volume buttons on your remote PRESETS There 4 presets consisting of Movies R amp B Rock Jazz Classical and Games Asapresetis chosen the light flashes the corresponding number oftimes The presets provide the following characteristics for bass reproduction Movies Maximum output and impact for explosions and other action adventure movie content R amp B Rock Provides the driving bass found in today s rock music 10 Jazz Classical The tightest cleanest lowest distortion bass Games Maximum loudness available for the im pact of video games The following table indicates musical style and which preset is recom
17. tection circuits may be engaged 6 Has the built in amplifier overheated Bom 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 will 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 1 The power cord has become damaged 2 Theunit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance 3 Theunit has been exposed to water 4 Some part of the cabinet or circuitry is physically damaged Thank You for Purchasing a Velodyne 13 64 82 sqi 28 22 sqi 09 sqi 6 02 Sal vv 10qe pue sued sueak pue aA9 aur 5 pue aA9 aur Jeddoo jeKe ano 2 jeddoo 1eddoo 1e e oM G premio premo OL Buy 8 SWH 009 sew OOZ Jemod SINH SHEMG jewod SINH STEM 091 0021 spe 672 sae ose augn gp ZL ZH 021 2 Or 9 ZH 001 20 ZH 08 gpe zHOeL
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