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- Page 1 CHT-8R CHT-10R CHT-12R CHT-15R User's Manual DSP-Controlled Home Theater Subwoofer...
- Page 2 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 lighting flash with arrowhead symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
- Page 3 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) Adjustable (40 to 120 Hz) low-pass crossover with Subwoofer...
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Page 4: Installation
LFE IN 100 Hz 80 Hz LEFT CHT-R Series SERIAL # VELODYNE ACOUSTICS, INC. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN... -
Page 5: 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. - Page 6 (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.
- Page 7 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.
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Page 8: Interconnect Cables
this same function and are designed to be used with a powered subwoofer. 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. - Page 9 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.
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Page 10: Remote Control
Usage 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 unit into standby mode. The woofer will not play and the LED will turn off. -
Page 11: Volume Control
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... - Page 12 Jazz – Classical: Games: The following table indicates musical style and which preset is recommended for it. MUSICAL STYLE Action Adventure Movies Country – Rock Country – Soft Folk Indie Music Rock Alternative Rock Blues Broadway and Vocalists Children’s Music Christian and Gospel Classic Rock Classical...
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Page 13: Care Of Your Subwoofer
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 Preset Frequency Frequency Level Movies 24 Hz R&B –... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting And Service
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. -
Page 16: Limited Warranty
Register. . . www.velodyne.com VELODYNE ACOUSTICS, Inc. (“VELODYNE”) warrants all powered subwoofers for a period of two years, and full range speakers for a period of five years. All VELODYNE products have a warranty from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship subject to the... - Page 17 Notes...
- Page 18 I’ve used.” -John Potis SoundStage!, April 2002 Other Velodyne Subwoofer Products for Export: Digital Drive 1812 Signature Edition Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. 408.779.9208 service fax Service e-mail: service@velodyne.com Product e-mail: help@velodyne.com Technical e-mail: techhelp@velodyne.com Printed on recycled paper.