Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DEQ-12R Velodyne Acoustics
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T able of Contents ii . www .velodyne.com DEQ-R Series User’s Manual C ongratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Congratulations! 1 . www .velodyne.com DEQ-R Series User’s Manual C ongratulations on your purchase of a V elodyne Digital Equalization Remote (DEQ-R) subwoofer . This system represents the state-of-the-ar t in low frequency reproduction. Read and follow the instructions below to ensure safe and proper system operation.
2 . www .velodyne.com DEQ-R Series User’s Manual Prepar e for Installation Y our new V elodyne subwoofer provides for a number of installation options. Read all of the i nstallation information below in order to determine which installation option is best for your system.
3 . www .velodyne.com DEQ-R Series User’s Manual Inputs Y our 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), line- level crossover , or receiver with pre-amp level outputs.
4 . www .velodyne.com DEQ-R Series User’s Manual Phase Adjustment - 0°/90°/180°/270° This control allows you to change the phase of the subwoofer’ s output signal to correct for any p ossible mismatch and resulting cancellation between the subwoofer and your main speakers/amplifier .
1 2 3 Front P anel 5 . www .velodyne.com DEQ-R Series User’s Manual Figure 1. DEQ-R Front Panel Following are brief descriptions of the controls and connections described in Figure 1. (1) REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR IR sensor window r eceives a signal fr om the included r emote contr ol.
Rear P anel Connections 6 . www .velodyne.com DEQ-R Series User’s Manual Figure 2. DEQ-R Rear Panel Connections Figur e2 shows the controls and connections on the rear panel of the DEQ-R. Following are brief descriptions of the controls and connections described in Figures 2 and 2a and 2b.
7 . www .velodyne.com DEQ-R Series User’s Manual ( 2) SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT T erminals Sends a crossed-over speaker-level signal to the front speakers.
Rear Panel Connections — Detailed Explanation Y our new subwoofer is equipped with both speaker-level and line-level inputs. Use the R CA/Phono type “INPUT” jacks when connecting your subwoofer to a pre-amp, signal processor , or line-level crossover .
9 . www .velodyne.com DEQ-R Series User’s Manual Receiver/Processor Subwoofer Outputs The V elodyne subwoofer is designed to operate using the full range audio signal for input when using the built-in crossover .
10 . www .velodyne.com DEQ-R Series User’s Manual F RONT REAR A MPLIFIER SUBWOOFER OUTPUT JACK Figure 2a. Line-Level Subwoofer Connection Diagram.
11 . www .velodyne.com DEQ-R Series User’s Manual FRONT REAR AMPLIFIER SUBWOOFER OUTPUT JACK FRONT LEFT SPEAKER FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER Figur e 2b. Speaker -Level Subwoofer Connection Diagram.
Usage 12 . www .velodyne.com DEQ-R Series User’s Manual W hen installing your new V elodyne 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 shor t as possible to avoid any potential noise problems.
13 . www .velodyne.com DEQ-R Series User’s Manual • LIGHT — I f you wish, you can deactivate the numeric LED on your DEQ-R subwoofer by pressing the LIGHT button on your remote.
14 . www .velodyne.com DEQ-R Series User’s Manual T he following table indicates musical style and which preset is recommended for it. M USICAL STYLE SUGGESTED PRESET Action Adventure Movies Movies .
15 . www .velodyne.com DEQ-R Series User’s Manual T here is a feature that allows you to restore default settings for your DEQ-R subwoofer . By pressing presets in EXACTL Y the following order on the remote, the unit will restore its default settings.
16 . www .velodyne.com DEQ-R Series User’s Manual B efore seeking ser vice for your amplifier or subwoofer , please re-check all systems. Following is a simple troubleshooting guide to assist you. 1. V erify that the unit is plugged in and power outlet used is active.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. 17 . www .velodyne.com DEQ-R Series User’s Manual Specifications.
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20 . www .velodyne.com DEQ-R Series User’s Manual V elodyne Acoustics, Inc. 345 Digital Drive Morgan Hill, CA 95037 408.465.2800 voice 408.779.9227 fax 408.779.9208 ser vice fax www .velodyne.com Ser vice E - mail: ser vice@velodyne.com Product E - mail: help@velodyne.
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