Prepare For Installation; Placement - Velodyne VI-Q Manual

Prepare for Installation:
Velodyne Acoustics VI-Q subwoofer provides for a number of installation options. We suggest reviewing 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.

Placement

The first step in installing your new VI-Q subwoofer is to determine where it will be placed in the room. You can
use the following guidelines in order to find the best room placement to maximize your listening enjoyment.
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 and the acoustic properties of the
listening room. When using a pair of Velodyne Acoustics subwoofers in 2- channel stereo, it is preferable to feed
each subwoofer with one channel and place each subwoofer near the satellite of the same channel.
The perfect placement for your subwoofer will depend on room size, furnishings, and other unique variables in
your listening space. Finding the best location for your subwoofer will likely require some experimentation. We
suggest you use your favorite spot for listening to music or watching movies while experimenting with the location
of the subwoofer during setup. This will allow you to find what sounds best to you when seated in your typical
listening position. Regardless of where you install your Velodyne Acoustics subwoofer, it must remain in an upright
position. Placing, shipping, or storing your subwoofer in any other position for an extended period of time may
result in damage to the unit. This type of damage is not covered under warranty.
This subwoofer has electronics built into the cabinet. Because of this, your subwoofer should not be placed 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 compressed in any way that could result in damaging the insulation or wire.
Velodyne Acoustics VI-Q subwoofers are NOT magnetically shielded. 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.
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