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USER’S MANUAL SERIES DSP-Controlled Home Theater Subwoofer CHT-8R CHT-10R CHT-12R CHT-15R...
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Enjoy. Thank you for choosing a Velodyne. Our passion for high performance, low-distortion bass is the driving force behind our worldwide reputation in audio and technical innovation. We are pleased to bring the Velodyne sound experience to your home.
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 serviceable parts inside. Please refer all service questions to your authorized Velodyne dealer. Prior to Installation: Please unpack the system carefully.
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. Figure 1. CHT-R Rear Panel Connections 2 - CHT-R Series User’s Manual www.velodyne.com...
WARNING: If the Sub-Out channel signal level from your receiver is too weak, this feature will not operate properly. See Volume Control section (above). 4 - CHT-R Series User’s Manual www.velodyne.com...
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(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. www.velodyne.com CHT-R Series User’s Manual - 5...
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). 6 - CHT-R Series User’s Manual www.velodyne.com...
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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.
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.
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 www.velodyne.com CHT-R Series User’s Manual - 9...
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R&B – Rock: Provides the driving bass found in today’s rock music. Jazz – Classical: The tightest, cleanest, lowest distortion bass. Games: maximum loudness available for the impact of video games. 10 - CHT-R Series User’s Manual www.velodyne.com...
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Jazz – Classical New Age Jazz – Classical Opera and Vocal Jazz – Classical R&B R&B – Rock Rap and Hip-Hop R&B – Rock Soundtracks R&B – Rock or Jazz – Classical Video Games Games www.velodyne.com CHT-R Series User’s Manual - 11...
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The default preset is Jazz/Classical, and the unit’s volume is reset to level 35 (out of 100). 12 - CHT-R Series User’s Manual www.velodyne.com...
2. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. 3. The unit has been exposed to water. 4. Some part of the cabinet or circuitry is physically damaged. Thank You for Purchasing a Velodyne CHT-R Series Subwoofer Product! www.velodyne.com CHT-R Series User’s Manual - 13...
Two years (parts and labor) Two years (parts and labor) Shipping Weight (approx.) 44 lbs. (20 kg) 55 lbs. (25 kg) 61 lbs. (28 Kg) 75 lbs. (34 Kg) Specifications are subject to change without notice. 14 - CHT-R Series User’s Manual www.velodyne.com...
PRODUCT mODel: PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER: NOTE: If you need to file a warranty claim for your product, you will still need to submit to Velodyne the original sales invoice or other proof of ownership and date of purchase. Please validate your product warranty by completing the warranty registration online within 30 days at: velodyne.com/warranty-subwoofers...
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SERIES 63CHT-R_RevC_MAY2012 Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. 408.465.2800 voice Service e-mail: service@velodyne.com 345 Digital Drive 408.779.9227 fax Product e-mail: help@velodyne.com Morgan Hill, CA 95037 408.779.9208 service fax Technical e-mail: techhelp@velodyne.com www.velodyne.com...
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