SPL-R Series • • • • TM SPL-800R SPL-1000R SPL-1200R SPL-1500R User’s Manual DSP-Controlled Home Theater Subwoofer
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CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne Small Plays Loud-Remote (SPL-R) subwoofer. 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. To avoid electrical shock, do not open speaker enclosure or amp chassis cover. Please observe all warnings on the equipment itself.
• Built-in 2000 watts Dynamic/1000 watts RMS high efficiency Class D amplifier • Adjustable (40 to 120 Hz) low-pass crossover (defeatable) • Line-level (RCA) inputs and outputs • Speaker-level inputs with five way binding post connections • Signal sensing auto turn on/off (defeatable) • Variable volume control • Selectable phase control (0, 90, 180 or 270 degrees) • Frequency response of 28-120 Hz (SPL-800R), 24-120Hz (SPL-1000R), 22-120Hz (SPL-1200R), 20-120Hz (SPL-1500R), • Magnetically shielded for
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(1) LOW-PASS CROSSOVER Use this knob to select the high-frequency range at which you wish to cut off the signal to the subwoofer. When the knob is turned all the way to the left, the Subwoofer Direct feature is invoked and the subwoofer plays all frequencies up to 200 Hz. (2) 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 from between both the main speakers and subwoofer.
(6) 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. (7) MIC INPUT Connect the supplied microphone for the Auto EQ feature to this mini-jack. (8) IR INPUT Connect an IR repeater to this jack for use with universal remote systems.
seamless transition from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system. If your main speakers are smaller units with limited low frequency output, you may wish to choose a higher frequency (such as 100 -120 Hz) than you would with larger speakers which have greater low frequency output. With larger speakers, you might start with this control set lower, such as 80 Hz.
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 “LOW-PASS CROSSOVER” on the rear panel of the subwoofer and turn it counterclockwise to the leftmost position. This will eliminate the internal crossover from the signal path. NOTE: If you are not using an external crossover, you should use the built-in crossover for optimal performance.
typically far away from any walls, close to the center of your room and near an opening or doorway. Avoid these locations when possible. When using a pair of Velodyne subwoofers in stereo, it is preferable to place each subwoofer by the satellite of the same channel. Typically, a minimum distance of one to two feet from your TV to the subwoofer will be adequate to avoid any magnetic interference. Caution! This subwoofer has electronics built into the cabinet.
POWER This button forces your SPL-R unit into standby mode. The woofer will not play and the LED will turn off. The unit will remain in this mode until the POWER button is pressed again. To fully deactivate (i.e. power down) the unit, turn off the power switch on the back panel. MUTE This button mutes the subwoofer. The light on the subwoofer will blink slowly if the unit is muted. To unmute the subwoofer, press the MUTE button again.
NIGHT Night mode limits the maximum output of the subwoofer for later night listening or to be more considerate of close neighbors. Press the night button to turn the night mode feature on or off. Night mode, when active, is indicated by the reduced intensity of the light. 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 from both the main speakers and subwoofer.
The following table indicates musical style and which preset is recommended for it.
Each preset has its own characteristics with respect to subsonic filter, volume differential and a single equalizer (EQ) in order to optimize the listening mode for the preset.
CARE OF YOUR SUBWOOFER Do not use any harsh detergents or chemicals to clean the cabinet. Abrasives, detergents, or cleaning solutions will damage the finish on the cabinet. We recommend using a damp cloth to clean the front, back and sides. During normal conditions, the subwoofer may be left on continuously without any problems. If you plan to leave the unit unused for an extended period of time, we recommend that you turn off the unit by the master power switch on the rear panel.
Specifications SPL-800R 8” forward firing (6.5” piston diameter) 2000 watts Dynamic 1000 watts RMS Power Woofer: Amplifier: (Class D) 80Hz (6 dB/octave) 40Hz-120Hz High Pass Crossover: Low Pass Crossover: 28-120Hz <5% (typical) Frequency Response: (+/-3 dB) 204 oz. (12.7 lbs) Harmonic Distortion: Magnet Structure: SPL-1000R SPL-1200R SPL-1500R 15” forward firing (12.7” piston diameter) 2000 watts Dynamic 1000 watts RMS Power 12” forward firing (9.
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