USER’S MANUAL SERIES High Output Digital EQ Subwoofer PigsNose font Optimum-8 Optimum-10 Optimum-12
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Front Panel Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Rear Panel Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne Optimum subwoofer. This system represents the state-ofthe-art in low frequency reproduction. Please, read and follow the instructions belowto 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.
Prepare for Installation Your new Velodyne subwoofer provides for a number of installation options. Read all of 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 to prevent possible damage. Placement The first step in installing your new Optimum sub is to determine where it will be placed in the room.
INSTALLATION Inputs 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), linelevel 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. Additionally, this lack of signal may also cause the subwoofer to produce less output than it is capable of.
Phase Adjustment - 0°/90°/180°/270° This control allows you to change the phase of the subwoofer’s output signal to correct for any possible mismatch and resulting cancellation between the subwoofer and your main speakers/amplifier. To adjust, simply listen to the system with music playing, then depress the various phase switches on the remote control and listen for a change in mid-bass frequency output. The correct position will have a greater amount of apparent mid-bass frequency output.
FRONT Panel FEATURES 1 2 3 4 + VOL - MIC POWER Figure 1. Optimum Front Panel Features Figure 1 shows the features on the front panel of the Optimum. www.velodyne.
(1) Power Switch This button forces your Optimum subwoofer into standby mode. The numeric LED shuts off and the sub puts out no power. The sub will remain in this mode until the POWER button is pressed again. To fully deactivate (i.e. power button) the sub, use the main power switch on the back panel. (2) LED Numeric Display This LED supplies information on volume, crossover, presets, and other information. The “Light” button on the remote deactivates this display.
Rear Panel Connections 1 2 3 7 4 8 5 6 Figure 2. Optimum Rear Panel Connections Figure 2 shows the connections on the rear panel of the Optimum. www.velodyne.
Following are brief descriptions of the connections described in Figure 2. More detail on these connections can be found in the next section. (1) LOW-PASS CROSSOVER Use this knob to select the frequency above which you wish to roll 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.
Rear Panel Connections Detailed Explanation Your new subwoofer is equipped with both speaker-level and line-level inputs. Use the RCA/Phono type “INPUT” jacks when connecting your subwoofer to a pre-amp, signal processor, or line-level crossover. The “SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT” jacks connect directly to the speaker outputs of an integrated amplifier or receiver. Your amplifier section will notice no additional loading effects when you use these inputs because of their high impedance.
A Word About Your Receiver’s Crossover and the Velodyne Optimum Subwoofer Crossover Your Velodyne Optimum subwoofer is designed to operate using the full range audio signal for input when using the built-in crossover (controlled by the dial on the back panel). Many home theater processors/receivers (Dolby Digital®, DTS®, THX®) have a “subwoofer out” jack that performs this same function and are designed to be used with a powered subwoofer.
Usage This section addresses day-to-day usage of your Optimum subwoofer. Remote Control Figure 3 shows the remote control, enabling you to easily choose whatever listening mode you desire. NOTE: The Optimum remote can be attached magnetically to the back of the subwoofer in the upper left hand corner. Figure 3. Remote Control POWER This button forces your Optimum unit into standby mode. The woofer will not play and the LED will turn off.
EQ This button automatically EQs the subwoofer using a 7-band internal parametric equalizer. To use this feature, first plug the supplied microphone into the Mic Input jack on the front panel of the subwoofer and place the mic on its stand and in your preferred listening position. Then, by pressing EQ on the remote, the subwoofer emits 12 “sweep tones” that cover the frequencies between 20 and 150 Hz.
PRESETS There are four presets, consisting of Movies, R&B - Rock, Jazz - Classical, and Games. As a preset is chosen, the LED display shows the selected preset: P1, P2, P3 or P4. The presets provide the following characteristics for bass reproduction: Movies: [P1] Maximum output and impact for explosions and other action adventure movie content. R&B – Rock: [P2] Provides the driving bass found in today’s rock music. Jazz – Classical: [P3] The tightest, cleanest, lowest distortion bass.
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 subwoofer by the master power switch on the rear panel.
Specifications Model Optimum-8 Optimum-10 Optimum-12 8” forward firing 6.5” piston diameter) 10” forward firing (8” piston diameter) 12” forward firing (9.
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FOR YOUR RECORDS DATE/PLACE OF PURCHASE: 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 For detailed warranty information, please visit us online at: velodyne.
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