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SPL-R Series • SPL-800R • SPL-1000R • SPL-1200R • SPL-1500R User’s Manual DSP-Controlled Home Theater Subwoofer...
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C C a a u u t t i i o o n n 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”...
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR 80 Hz LOW-PASS 40 Hz 120 Hz VOLUME DOWN AUTO ON/OFF ACTIVE INACTIVE OUTPUT INPUT SERIAL # LABEL VELODYNE ACOUSTICS, INC.
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.
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. (7) MIC INPUT Connect the supplied microphone for the Auto EQ feature to this mini-jack.
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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.
To bypass the subwoofer’s internal crossover when the unit is being fed a low pass signal from another crossover, simply locate the switch marked “LOW-PASS CROSSOVER” on the rear panel of the subwoofer and turn it counterclockwise to the leftmost position.
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typically far away from any walls, close to the center of your room and near an opening or doorway. Avoid these locations when possible. When using a pair of Velodyne subwoofers in stereo, it is preferable to place each subwoofer by the satellite of the same channel.
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This button forces your SPL-R unit into standby mode. The woofer will not play and the LED will turn off. The unit will remain in this mode until the POWER button is pressed again. To fully deactivate (i.e. power down) the unit, turn off the power switch on the back panel.
Night 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.
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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 Dance and DJ Hard Rock and Metal Latin Music Miscellaneous Movies - Non-Action Adventure New Age...
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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 the various presets: Preset Frequency Movies R&B - Rock Jazz - Classical (Reference) Games Restore Defaults There is a feature that allows you to restore default settings for your SPL-R 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. During normal conditions, the subwoofer may be left on continuously without any problems.
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NOTE: Please complete and return your warranty card within ten (10) days or Register...ON-LINE...It’s faster...and easier 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...
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DD-15 THX Ultra 2 DD-18 THX Ultra 2 Digital Drive 1812 Signature Edition™ DLS-R Series DLS-3500R DLS-3750R DLS-4000R DLS-5000R Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. Service e-mail: service@velodyne.com Product e-mail: help@velodyne.com Technical e-mail: techhelp@velodyne.com Printed on recycled paper 63-SPLR Rev E DPS Series DPS-10 DPS-12...