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Velodyne Subcontractor SC-IW Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL (In-Floor/In-Ceiling) Subwoofer SubContractor Series...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 SC-IW Installation Manual - i...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Other Velodyne Subwoofer Products ........

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    1.0 mm aluminum plates surrounding 2.5 mm of medium density fiberboard (MDF) which is laminated under high pressure to create an extremely rigid cabinet design that has the density and performance of traditional high end cabinets utilizing 3/4 or 1 inch MdF. www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 1...
  • Page 8 The driver module and the back box are connected through two rubber conduits, sealed with supplied hose clamps. This linking system provides the installer the flexibility to either install the two boxes together in the wall or separately prior to installation. 2 -SC-IW Installation Manual www.velodyne.com...

  • Page 9: Installation Overview

    • Difficult to service driver as drywall must be removed to remove driver module See page 15 for a description of this installation www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 3...

  • Page 10: New Construction Installation - Standard Grille

    Once you have decided where to place the grille, staple the mudring to the studs as shown in figure 1. Align mud ring to line on the back box. Figure 1: Install Mudring - The back box is used for reference position only — it is installed in the next step. 4 -SC-IW Installation Manual www.velodyne.com...
  • Page 11 Once the mudring and the back box are aligned, install the back box as shown. Figure 2: Install Back Box www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 5...
  • Page 12 Figure 3: Route Wire Step 4 - Cover Rubber Couplings If the installation is not going to be finished right away, Velodyne recommends “taping” or otherwise “covering” the two connecting tubes to prevent paint, drywall and/or foreign objects from entering the back box.
  • Page 13 Once the wall is finished, the installer must revisit the installation site and verify that the contractors have properly used the mudring as their guide leaving an opening that is approximately 16 1/2” x 13 1/4”. www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 7...
  • Page 14 Step 7 - Remove Mudring At this point, the mudring can be removed. It should be easily removed by “pulling it through” the drywall opening. After it is removed, discard. Figure 5: Remove Mudring 8 -SC-IW Installation Manual www.velodyne.com...
  • Page 15 Note: The position of the clamp ring is critical. Make sure that the screw section of the ring is on either side of the tube and not on the front or the back. Please see picture below. Screw must face outward Figure 6: Clamp Ring Placement www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 9...
  • Page 16 Note: It is critical that a good air seal be achieved between the back box and the driver module. Be sure to properly tighten all clamps. Test the seal by listening to the connection with test audio material after the install is complete. 10 -SC-IW Installation Manual www.velodyne.com...
  • Page 17 Figure 8: Metal Grille Insert Removal Note: The grille can be painted to match the de´cor. The supplied paint mask can be used to paint the grille frame while the metal grille insert can be painted separately. www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 11...
  • Page 18 Install the plastic grille onto the driver module using the four included machine screws. The grille hardware should easily be installed into the side of the cabinet. Tighten using the supplied allen wrench. Figure 9: Grille Frame Installation 12 -SC-IW Installation Manual www.velodyne.com...
  • Page 19 Step 12 - Secure Grille Install two pan head phillips screws (provided) into standard grille into bottom left and bottom right holes. Figure 10: Secure Grille www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 13...
  • Page 20 Figure 11: Metal Grille Insert Installation Step 14 - Installation Complete The installation is complete. Test the installation with bass audio material and check for buzzes, rattles, and air leaks and address accordingly. Figure 12: Completed Installation 14 -SC-IW Installation Manual www.velodyne.com...

  • Page 21: New Construction Installation - Designer Grille

    Remove the two clamp rings from the packaging and place them over the tubes. Figures 13a and 13b: Cabinet and Driver Module Assembly Note: Leave the paint cover on the driver to prevent damage during the installation, painting and finishing process. www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 15...
  • Page 22 6 3/8” up along the stud and mark the stud in this location. This location will determine the bottom edge of the bracket on the driver module. 6 3/8” Figure 14: Mark Installation Location 16 -SC-IW Installation Manual www.velodyne.com...
  • Page 23 Route the wire from the location where the electronics gear is located to where the SC-IW will be. There is “extra space” between the studs and the back box in the event that the wire has to pass along the side of the back box to the driver module. Figure 15: Route Wire www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 17...
  • Page 24 Step 4 - Secure Subwoofer to Wall After the location has been determined, securely fasten the subwoofer to the studs. Velodyne provides 12 screws for this purpose. Figure 16: Secure Subwoofer 18 -SC-IW Installation Manual www.velodyne.com...
  • Page 25 Connect the previously routed speaker wire to the subwoofer taking care to match the positive wire to the red terminal and the negative wire to the black terminal. The spring loaded binding post will hold and secure the wire in place. Figure 17: Speaker Wire Installation www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 19...
  • Page 26 Step 6 - Install Filler Panel Velodyne provides an MDF filler panel to fill the distance between the driver module and the drywall. This filler panel also acts as a guide for the standard grille. The filler panel easily installs using the four flat head screws and included allen wrench.
  • Page 27 Cut out the part of the installation template that outlines the designer grille. Affix the template to the studs at the bottom of the filler panel as shown. Figure 19: Template Place Holder Installation www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 21...
  • Page 28 Once the wall is finished, the installer must revisit the installation site and verify that the contractors have properly used the mudring as their a guide leaving an opening that is approximately 17 1/2” x 4 1/2”. 22 -SC-IW Installation Manual www.velodyne.com...
  • Page 29 Remove metal grille insert from the plastic grille and insert into opening into the wall. The grille should then be affixed to the studs using the four included phillips drive pan head screws. Figures 21a and 21b: Designer Grille Installation www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 23...
  • Page 30 Step 11 - Install Metal Insert into Plastic Grille Frame Figure 22: Metal Insert Installation Step 12 - Finished Grille Figures 23: Finished Grille Installation 24 -SC-IW Installation Manual www.velodyne.com...

  • Page 31: Retro-Fit Installation - Designer Grille

    There are many methods to do this. Shown is the use of a “drywall saw” used horizontally to find the edge of each stud. Figure 24: Subwoofer Orientation and Grille Location www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 25...
  • Page 32 Figure 25: Cut Out Drywall Per Template Note: Two templates are provided, one for the designer grille and one for the standard grille. Be sure to use the correct template! 26 -SC-IW Installation Manual www.velodyne.com...
  • Page 33 Step 3 - Remove Drywall After it is Scored After the drywall is scored, remove the template and the drywall as indicated. The cutout after removal is shown in figures 26a and 26b. Figures 26a and 26b: Drywall Removal www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 27...
  • Page 34 Figure 27: Speaker Wire Installation Note: 14 AwG or larger wire is recommended. 28 -SC-IW Installation Manual www.velodyne.com...
  • Page 35 Remove the two clamp rings from the packaging and place them over the tubes. Figures 28a and 28b: Cabinet and Driver Module Assembly Note: Leave the paint cover on the driver to prevent damage during the installation, painting and finishing process. www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 29...
  • Page 36 6 3/8” up along the stud and mark the stud in this location. This location will determine the bottom edge of the bracket on the driver module. 6 3/8” Figure 29: Mark Installation Location 30 -SC-IW Installation Manual www.velodyne.com...
  • Page 37 6 3/8” from the bottom of the cutout. 6 3/8” Figure 30: Subwoofer Installation www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 31...
  • Page 38 Step 8 - Secure Subwoofer to Wall After the location has been determined, securely fasten the subwoofer to the studs. Velodyne provides 12 screws for this purpose. Figure 31: Secure Subwoofer 32 -SC-IW Installation Manual www.velodyne.com...
  • Page 39 Connect the previously routed speaker wire to the subwoofer taking care to match the positive wire to the red terminal and the negative wire to the black terminal. The spring loaded binding post will hold and secure the wire in place. Figure 32: Connect Speaker Wire www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 33...
  • Page 40 Step 10 - Install Filler Panel Velodyne provides an MDF filler panel to fill the distance between the driver module and the drywall. This filler panel also acts as a guide for the standard grille. The filler panel easily installs using the four flat head screws and included allen wrench.
  • Page 41 After the SC--Iw is installed into the wall, the wall should be taped, textured, blended and then painted to match the existing wall. note the grille can also be painted to match the de´cor. Note: The paint cover should be remain on the driver until this step is complete. www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 35...
  • Page 42 Remove metal grille insert from the plastic grille and insert into opening into the wall. The grille should then be affixed to the studs using the four included phillips drive pan head screws. Figures 35a and 35b: Designer Grille Installation 36 -SC-IW Installation Manual www.velodyne.com...
  • Page 43 Step 14 - Install Metal Insert into Plastic Grille Frame Figure 36: Metal Insert Installation Step 15 - Finished Grille Figures 37: Finished Grille Installation www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 37...

  • Page 44: Retro-Fit Installation - Standard Grille

    There are many methods to do this. Shown is the use of a “drywall saw” used horizontally to find the edge of each stud. Figure 38: Subwoofer Orientation and Grille Location 38 -SC-IW Installation Manual www.velodyne.com...
  • Page 45 Figure 39: Cut Out Drywall Note: Two templates are provided, one for the designer grille and one for the standard grille. Be sure to use the correct template! www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 39...
  • Page 46 Step 3 - Remove Drywall After it is Scored After the drywall is scored, remove the template and the drywall as indicated. The cutout after removal is shown in figures 40a and 40b. Figures 40a and 40b: Drywall Removal 40 -SC-IW Installation Manual www.velodyne.com...
  • Page 47 Route the wire from the location where the electronics gear is located to where the SC-Iw will be. There is extra space between the studs and the box in the event that the wire has to pass along the side of the back box to the driver module. Figure 41: Speaker Wire Installation www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 41...
  • Page 48 Remove the two clamp rings from the packaging and place them over the tubes. Figures 42a and 42b: Cabinet and Driver Module Assembly Note: Leave the paint cover on the driver to prevent damage during the installation, painting and finishing process. 42 -SC-IW Installation Manual www.velodyne.com...
  • Page 49 Measure from the bottom of the cutout 5 3/8” up along the stud and mark the stud in this location. This location will determine the bottom edge of the bracket on the driver module. 5 3/8” Figure 43: Mark Installation Location www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 43...
  • Page 50 It is critical at this point that the top of the cabinet module is aligned with the top of the cutout and that the brackets are 5 3/8” from the bottom of the cutout. 5 3/8” Figure 44: Subwoofer Installation 44 -SC-IW Installation Manual www.velodyne.com...
  • Page 51 Step 8 - Secure Subwoofer to Wall After the location has been determined, securely fasten the subwoofer to the studs. Velodyne provides 12 screws for this purpose. Figure 45: Secure Subwoofer www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 45...
  • Page 52 Connect the previously routed speaker wire to the subwoofer taking care to match the positive wire to the red terminal and the negative wire to the black terminal. The spring loaded binding post will hold and secure the wire in place. Figure 46: Speaker Wire Installation 46 -SC-IW Installation Manual www.velodyne.com...
  • Page 53 Step 10 - Install Filler Panel Velodyne provides an MDF filler panel to fill the distance between the driver module and the drywall. This filler panel also acts as a guide for the standard grille. The filler panel easily installs using the four flat head screws and included allen wrench.
  • Page 54 After the SC--Iw is installed into the wall, the wall should be taped, textured, blended and then painted to match the existing wall. note the grille can also be painted to match the de´cor. Note: The paint cover should be remain on the driver until this step is complete. 48 -SC-IW Installation Manual www.velodyne.com...
  • Page 55 Step 13 - Remove Metal Grille Obtain the standard grille with integrated scoop and remove the metal grille insert, as shown, in the picture below. Figure 49: Metal Grille Insert Removal www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 49...
  • Page 56 Install the plastic grille onto the driver module using the four included machine screws. The grille hardware should easily be installed into the side of the cabinet. Tighten using the supplied allen wrench. Figure 50: Grille Frame Installation 50 -SC-IW Installation Manual www.velodyne.com...
  • Page 57 Step 15 - Secure Grille Install two pan head phillips screws (provided) into standard grille into bottom left and bottom right holes. Figure 51: Secure Grille www.velodyne.com SC-IW Installation Manual - 51...
  • Page 58 The installation is complete. Test the installation with bass audio material and check for buzzes, rattles, and air leaks and address accordingly. The grille can also be painted to match the de´cor if desired. Figure 12: Completed Installation 52 -SC-IW Installation Manual www.velodyne.com...

  • Page 59: Other Velodyne Subwoofer Products

    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...
  • Page 60 VELOdYNE PrOdUCTS 110V 230V Series Series ® ® dd-10 dd-10 dd-12 dd-12 dd-15 dd-15 dd-18 dd-18 digital drive 1812 Signature edition digital drive 1812 Signature edition -R Series CHT-R Series ™ dlS-3500R CHT-8R dlS-3750R CHT-10R dlS-4000R CHT-12R dlS-5000R CHT-15R dPS Series ™...
  • Page 64 SC-Iw-RevB_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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