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Velodyne CHT-15 Owner's Manual

Audio/video subwoofer system
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  • Page 1 CHT-15 Owner's Manual Audio/Video Subwoofer System...
  • Page 2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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: Product Features And Controls

    Congratulations! Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne subwoofer system. This system represents the state of the art in low frequency reproduction. Read and follow the instructions below to insure safe and proper system operation. Warning! To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

  • Page 4: Installation

    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 power turned off. Inputs Your new subwoofer is equipped with both speaker-level and line-level inputs.

  • Page 5: Line-Level Connection

    Auto turn on function With this function in the "auto" position, your CHT-15 can be safely left with the main power switch on continuously. The subwoofer will turn itself on automatically when an audio signal is present. If no signal is present for approximately 10 minutes, the unit will switch to standby mode.
  • Page 6 By utilizing this method, you will have a bi-amplified system, gaining improved power and headroom for your system. Figure 1: Installation using line-level (line in) inputs PRE-AMP MAIN OUTPUTS MAIN INPUTS RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT TO SATELLITE SPEAKERS Subwoofer outputs The Velodyne subwoofer is designed to operate using the full range audio signal for input when using the built-in crossover.

  • Page 7: Speaker-Level Connection

    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 X-over, OUT - IN on the rear panel of the subwoofer and set to the OUT position.

  • Page 8: Interconnect Cables

    Figure 2: Installation using speaker-level (from amplifier) inputs MAIN OUTPUTS (speaker-level) INTEGRATED AMP / RECEIVER SATELLITE 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.

  • Page 9: Care Of Your Subwoofer

    Placement True subwoofers operate at extremely low frequencies which are primarily omni-directional. While it is recommended that the subwoofer be placed on the same plane as the satellite speakers, 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 the listening room.

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting And Service

    inputs and turn off the unit after several minutes when there is no longer any signal at the inputs. If you plan to leave the sub unused for an extended period of time, we recommend that you turn off the unit by the master power switch on the rear panel.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS CHT-15 Cabinet (H,W,D) 21" x 18.5" x 22.75" Frequency Response 23Hz-120Hz +/- 3 dB High Pass Crossover 80Hz or 100Hz (6 dB/octave slope) Low Pass Crossover 40Hz -120Hz (12 dB/octave, 24 dB ultimate) Amplifier (Class A/B) 750 watts/300 watts RMS power Woofer 15"...
  • Page 12 VLF-1012 SPL Series HGS Series SPL-800 HGS-10 SPL-1000 HGS-12 SPL-1200 HGS-15 HGS-18 Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. 1070 Commercial St. Suite #101 San Jose, CA 95112 408.436.7270 voice 408.436.7276 fax Web Site: http//www.velodyne.com E-mail: techhelp@velodyne.com Printed on recycled paper. 63-CHT15 RevA 15JUN01...

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