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Velodyne EQ-Max8 User Manual

Velodyne EQ-Max8 User Manual

Eq-max series remote controlled home theater subwoofers
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Q-Max
Remote Controlled Home
Theater Subwoofers
Q-Max8
Q-Max10
Q-Max12
Q-Max15

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  • Page 1 SET UP Q-Max Remote Controlled Home Theater Subwoofers Q-Max8 Q-Max10 Q-Max12 Q-Max15...
  • Page 2 We here at Velodyne want to thank you for selecting our product. Get ready to experience the highest quality and amazing low-distortion bass that Velodyne is world famous for. Relax as you enhance your home entertainment experience with our easy setup instructions.
  • Page 3 Safety Notice Congratulations Installation Front Panel Rear Panel Connections Crossovers Interconnect Cables Usage M A I N T A I N Restoring Defaults Clean Service Troubleshoot Protection Circuitry Specifications Warranty...

  • Page 4: Safety Notice

    SAFETY NOTICE Q-Max User’s Manual SAFETY NOTICE 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 lightning flash with arrowhead symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
  • Page 5 SAFETY NOTICE Q-Max User’s Manual 12. PoWeR-CoRD PRoTeCTIoN — Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point at which they exit from the product.

  • Page 6: Prior To Installation

    CONGRATULATIONS Q-Max User’s Manual Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne eq-Max subwoofer. This system represents the state-of-the-art in low frequency reproduction. Read and follow the instructions below to ensure safe and proper system operation. Note: Do not leave unit in direct sunlight or use in high humidity environments!!! Warning! To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

  • Page 7: Prepare For Installation

    Avoid these locations when possible. When using a pair of Velodyne subwoofers in stereo, it is preferable to feed each subwoofer with one channel and place each subwoofer near the satellite of the same channel.
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION Q-Max User’s Manual your new subwoofer is equipped with speaker-level and line-level inputs. Use the lINe leVel jacks when connecting your subwoofer to a pre-amp, signal processor (such as lFe out or sub out), line-level crossover, or receiver with pre-amp level outputs. When using the line level jacks, some receivers may not provide enough signal to have the unit’s auto-on feature operate properly.

  • Page 9: Front Panel

    FRONT PANEL Q-Max User’s Manual Remote ontrol Jack Readout Sensor figure 1. eQ-Max front Panel. Following are brief descriptions of the controls and connections described in Figure 1. remote Control sensor IR sensor window receives a signal from the included remote control. led readout 2.5 digit, seven segment leD readout displays volume, phase and Auto-eq status.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Connections

    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Q-Max User’s Manual figure 2. eQ-Max8, eQ-Max10 and eQ-Max12 rear Panel Connections. [ 7 ]...
  • Page 11 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS — DETAILED EXPLANATION Q-Max User’s Manual figure 3. eQ-MaX15 rear Panel Connections. [ 8 ]...

  • Page 12: Line Output

    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Q-Max User’s Manual Following are brief descriptions of the controls and connections described in Figures 3, 4 and 5. More detail of these connections can be found below: (1) speaKer leVel input terminals 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.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel Connections - Detailed Explanation

    Velodyne subwoofer is designed to operate using the full range audio signal for input when using our built-in crossover. Many home theater processors/receivers (Dolby Digital™, DTS™, THX™) have a “subwoofer out” jack (sometimes labeled “lFe”) that is internally filtered, settable at the receiver/processor, and designed to be used with a powered subwoofer.
  • Page 14 CROSSOVERS Q-Max User’s Manual SUBWOOFER OUTPUT JACK FRONT AMPLIFIER REAR figure 4. line-level subwoofer Connection Diagram. [ 11 ]...
  • Page 15 CROSSOVERS Q-Max User’s Manual figure 5. speaker-level subwoofer Connection Diagram. Note: Connecting main speakers to the rear panel of the sub is optional. [ 12 ]...

  • Page 16: Interconnect Cables

    Q-Max User’s Manual When installing your new Velodyne subwoofer using the line-level connections, you should always use shielded phono cables. There are many high quality cables available today. It is recommended that you keep the length of cable as short as possible to avoid any potential noise problems.
  • Page 17 USAGE Q-Max User’s Manual • Volume Control — This control allows you to balance the output from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system. This control should be set to achieve similar volume level of both the main speakers and subwoofer. When pressing volume up or down, the volume level is shown on the numeric leD on the front panel.
  • Page 18 USAGE Q-Max User’s Manual The following table indicates musical style and which preset is recommended for it. musiCal style suggested preset Action Adventure Movies Movies Country – Rock R&b – Rock Country – Soft jazz – Classical Folk jazz – Classical Indie Music R&b –...
  • Page 19 MAINTAIN Q-Max User’s Manual There is a feature that allows you to restore default settings for your eq-Max subwoofer. by pressing presets in eXACTly the following order on the remote, the unit will restore its default settings. Preset 1: Movies Preset 2: R&b –...
  • Page 20 Save the carton and packing materials for future use. Using other packaging for this unit may result in severe damage when shipping or moving. you can use this packaging should you ever move or need to return the subwoofer to Velodyne for service. To save storage space, you can flatten the box and put the other packing material in a plastic bag.
  • Page 21 The Velodyne logo is a trademark of Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. [ 18 ]...

  • Page 22: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Q-Max User’s Manual model eQ-max8 eQ-max10 eQ-max12 eQ-max15 Woofer 8” (20.3 cm) 10” (24.5 cm) 12” (30.5 cm) 15” (38 cm) forward firing forward firing forward firing forward firing (6.3” piston diameter) (8.2” piston diameter) (9.7” piston diameter) (12.7” piston diameter)

  • Page 23: Warranty

    - u.s. and Canada only VeloDyNe ACoUSTICS, Inc. (“VeloDyNe”) warrants all electronics for a period of three years, drivers for a period of five years, and full range speakers for a period of five years. All VeloDyNe products have a warranty from the date of purchase against defects in materials and...
  • Page 24 345 Digital Drive Morgan Hill, CA 95037 408.465.2800 voice 408.779.9227 fax 408.779.9208 service fax Service e-mail: service@velodyne.com General e-mail: help@velodyne.com 63-EQM X Subwoofer Manual Rev B JUN11...

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