User's manual | Velodyne Subcontractor SC-IW User`s manual

SubContractor

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Series

Amplifier /

Subwoofers

U S E R ’ S

M A N U A L

S C - 1 2 5 0 A m p l i f i e r,

S C - 8 , S C - 1 0 , S C - 1 2 , S C - 1 5 ,

S C - I W, S C - I F, S C - I C S u b w o o f e r s

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SubContractor User’s Manual I

Att ention!

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SubContractor User’s Manual II

Vorsicht!

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SubContractor User’s Manual III

Att enzione!

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SubContractor User’s Manual IV

Table of Cont ents

Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

– SC-1250 Subwoofer Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

– SC-8, SC-10, SC-12, SC-15, SC-IW, SC-IF Woofers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Setup Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

– Front Panel Controls and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

– Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

– About Low-Pass Crossovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

– A Word About Your Receiver’s Crossover and the SC-1250 Crossover . . . . . . . . . . .10

– A Word About Interconnect Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

– A Word About Subwoofer Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Selecting the Subwoofer(s) to be Controlled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

– Using the SC-1250 to Drive Two Subwoofers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Restore Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Care of Your Amplifier and Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

– Troubleshooting and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Appendix A: RS-232 Serial Overview and Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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SubContractor User’s Manual V

Congr atulations

Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne SubContractor Series 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. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all service questions to your authorized Velodyne dealer.

P r i o r t o I n s t a l l a t i o n

Please unpack the system carefully. Remove all staples used to seal the carton as they can scratch the chassis. Please save the carton and all packaging materials for future use. Record the serial number in the space provided on the warranty card for future reference.

Product Features

S C - 1 2 5 0 S u b w o o f e r A m p l i f i e r

• Amplifier: 3000 watts dynamic/1250 watts RMS high efficiency, Class D

• DSP-controlled

• 4 selectable presets for customized listening mode

• Automatic 7 band room equalizer (microphone included)

• Night-mode setting

• Mute control

• Adjustable (30 to 160 Hz) low-pass crossover (defeatable)

• Line-level (RCA) inputs and outputs

• Speaker-level inputs with 5 way binding post connections

• Signal sensing auto turn on/off (defeatable)

• Variable volume control

• Selectable phase control (0, 90, 180 or 270 degrees)

• Built-in adjustable digital low-pass crossover with 24 dB/octave slope

• Driver Displacement Control software to prevent over excursion and amp clipping

• Blue power indicator LED

• RS-232 Serial Interface

• 12 Volt trigger

• Universal remote input jack

• Ability to drive up to TWO subwoofers**

** If two subwoofers are driven, they must each have 8 ohm or higher impedence. SC Series subwoofers can be run in this fashion. If a more traditional 4 ohm subwoofer is driven with the

SC-1250, only one can be driven.

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SubContractor User’s Manual 1

S C - 8 , S C - 1 0 , S C - 1 2 , S C - 1 5 , S C - I W, S C - I F / I C S u b w o o f e r s

SC-8:

- 8” (6.5” piston diameter) subwoofer

- 2.5” high-temp voice coil

- Oversized spider for linearity at high excursion

- High-excursion EPDM rubber surround

- 107 ounce magnet/204 ounce motor structure

- Frequency Response: 28 - 120 Hz (+/- 3 dB)

- 8 ohm impedance

SC-10:

- 10” (8” piston diameter) subwoofer

- 3” high temperature inside/outside voice coil




- Magnetically shielded for video use

- Frequency Response: 24 - 120Hz (+/- 3 dB)

- 8 ohm impedance

SC-12:





- 162-ounce magnet/346 ounce motor structure



- 8 ohm impedance

SC-15:





- 162-ounce magnet/346 ounce motor structure



- 8 ohm impedance

SC-IW (In-Wall):

- 4” x 14” rectangular driver (3” x 13.25” piston diameter) with flat Carbon

Fibre/Rohacell/Carbon Fiber sandwich diaphragm

- Neodymium magnet structure

- Quad spider configuration with upper/lower spider modules





- 8 ohm impedance

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SC-IF/SC-IC (In-Floor/In-Ceiling):








- 8 ohm impedance

Se tup Checklis t

Be sure to do the following to ensure the best performance from your subwoofer(s):

❑ If possible, optimize the placement of the subwoofer(s) in the listening area.

See page 11 of the User’s Manual.

❑ Install and wire the subwoofer per the instructions on pages 3 - 9.

❑ Select the proper model per the instructions on page 11.

❑ Be sure the low pass crossover is set correctly. See pages 9 - 10.

❑ Be sure to equalize the subwoofer using the microphone and Auto-EQ feature.

❑ Be sure to set the phase control on the remote. See page 12.

❑ Select the correct preset for the source material. See pages 13 – 14.

Your new Velodyne amplifier provides for a number of installation options. Read all 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.

Ins tallation

F R O N T P A N E L C O N T R O L S A N D D I S P L AY S

Figure 1: Front Panel Connections of the SC-1250.

Following are brief descriptions of the controls described in Figure 1. More detail on these controls can be found in the next section.

(1) Power LED

This LED illuminates when the power is on. Blue is normal operation. It turns amber when the unit is in standby mode or the remote has been used to deactivate the unit. This LED dims when the unit is in night mode.

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(2) Power Switch

This push button style switch is the main on/off for the unit.



(3) Mic Input

Connect the supplied microphone for the Auto-EQ feature to this mini-jack.

(4) Remote Eye

This is the eye that receives infrared commands from the supplied remote.

(5) Low-Pass Crossover

Use these up and down buttons to select the high-frequency range at which you wish to cut off the signal to the subwoofer. The frequency is indicated on the LED display briefly, then the display reverts to showing the subwoofer’s volume. The slope is fixed at 24 dB/octave.

To deactivate the crossover, press BOTH the up and down crossover buttons at the same time – two dashes on the display indicate the crossover is deactivated and the woofer plays all frequencies presented to it. Please see page 9 for a more detailed discussion on crossovers.

(6) LED Numeric Indicator

This LED supplies information on volume, crossover, woofer type, and other information. The light button on the remote deactivates this display. Upon startup, the display shows the model of subwoofer the SC-1250 is controlling, then reverts to the volume indicator.

(7) Volume Control

These buttons allow you to balance the output from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system. The volume should be set to achieve similar volume level from between both the main speakers and subwoofer. The default volume is 30.

Note: Volume is also controllable by using the supplied remote.

(8) Optional Rack Mount

These detachable ears allow the SC-1250 to be rack mounted.

R E A R P A N E L C O N N E C T I O N S

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Figure 2: Rear Panel Connections of the SC-1250.

(9) Thru Jacks (See Figure 3A)

These RCA connectors are for passing along the same signal that goes into your subwoofer to a second “daisy-chained” subwoofer. The signal from these RCA connectors is the same as the input signal.

(10) Line Input / LFE Input (See Figure 3A & 3B)

Connect these jacks to the LINE OUT preamp output, LFE output, or subwoofer output jacks of your receiver/processor. If using the LFE output from your receiver or processor, plug the single cable into the jack labeled LFE input or, for more signal, use a “Y” connector (not included) and feed the signal into both “R” and “L” inputs.

Option 1

Figure 3A: Mono (LFE) Line-Level Connection.

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Option 2

Figure 3B: Stereo Line-Level Connection.

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(11) Balanced XLR LFE Input (See Figure 4)

This XLR input jack receives the balanced LFE signal from your receiver or processor.

Figure 4: Balanced Line-Level Connection.

(12) Mic Input

Connect the supplied microphone for the Auto-EQ feature to this mini-jack.

(13) IR Input

This is a connection that allows the utilization of a third party infrared remote sensor, such as Elan or Xantech, or an extended cable for placement closer to your other remote controlled equipment. This keeps you from awkward control angles using the infrared remote control.

(14) 12V Trigger

When this 2-conductor mini jack is connected, the amplifier remains in power-off mode until the trigger is applied. The correct trigger is +12V on the tip of the connector relative to the grounded sleeve.

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(15) RS-232 In

Use this port to communicate with a touch panel remote control. See Appendix A for an explanation of the use of the serial port, available commands, and their formats.



(16) Auto ON/OFF Switch

Use this switch to select between auto-on active and auto-on inactive (constant on) operation.

For maximum amplifier life, we recommend the Auto ON/OFF “Active” setting.

(17) Speaker Level Output Terminals (See Figure 5)

These connections send a crossed-over speaker-level signal to the front speakers. When connected in this fashion, your satellite speakers will be crossed over at 80 Hz. This removes the lower bass frequencies from your satellites, enabling them to do a better job reproducing high frequencies and giving your receiver’s amp more headroom (up to 50% more power).

You may also connect your satellites directly to your receiver or amplifier along with the subwoofer if you wish to bypass this crossover.

Figure 5: Speaker-Level Connection.

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(18) Speaker Level Input Terminals (See Figure 5)

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.

(19) Subwoofer Connection Terminals

Connect these output terminals to the subwoofer(s) being controlled by the SC-1250. Only connect ONE subwoofer per red/black pair of subwoofer output terminals - DO NOT connect the subwoofers in a “daisy chain” configuration.

Note: SC series subwoofers are designed so that TWO subwoofers can be driven from a single SC-1250 amplifier. If you are using the SC-1250 to power a non-SC subwoofer, make sure you check the resistance of the subwoofer’s voice coil. A SINGLE 4 ohm subwoofer can be driven with the SC-1250, but not TWO 4 ohm woofers. If you attempt to run more than a single 4 ohm subwoofer, internal protection circuitry will activate within the SC-1250.

Caution!!!

To avoid damage to your SC-1250, be sure to maintain correct polarity when making all connections. Red (positive) to red, and black (negative) to black. Be sure that all connections are tight, and that there are no loose strands or frayed wires.

(20) Power Cord Adaptor

Connect the detachable 117V~60Hz 15A AC power plug to this male interface connection.

The detachable cord allows for easy replacement should the original be damaged.

(21) Fuse

If the unit is not functioning, check the fuse. If the fuse is blown, replace with an identically rated fuse. If the fuse blows again, refer the unit for service.

(22) Master Power Switch

Press the POWER switch to the ON position to activate the amplifier. If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period of time, move this switch to the OFF position to prolong the life of the amplifier.

R E A R P A N E L C O N N E C T I O N S – D E T A I L E D E X P L A N A T I O N

The SC-1250 is equipped with both speaker-level and line-level inputs. Use the RCA/Phono type

“INPUT” jacks when connecting from 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.

Note: Do not use both the RCA/Phono “INPUT” connections and “SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT” connections simultaneously.

A b o u t L o w - P a s s C r o s s o v e r s

All of the SC-1250 inputs sum the left and right channels together and the resulting signal is passed through an adjustable low-pass crossover before being amplified. The crossover control allows you to adjust the upper limit of the subwoofer’s frequency response from 30 to 160 Hz.

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The subwoofer’s response will begin rolling off above the frequency you set this control to. The slope is 24 dB/octave.



You should set the crossover frequency to obtain a smooth and seamless transition from the subwoofer(s) 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. The SC-1250 crossover has a default of 80 Hz.

Most receivers and processors provide an option to characterize main speakers as “large” or

“small.” This affects the crossover point. We recommend in most cases setting the main speakers to “small,” despite their size and frequency response characteristics. This is because the powerful 1250 watt SC-1250 combined with the SC subwoofer(s) you have acquired are more than likely more suited to low bass reproduction than your amp and main speaker combination. With the burden of low frequency reproduction relieved, your amplifier and main speaker combination will enjoy better performance and about 50% more available headroom, enabling them to more accurately reproduce the rest of the frequency spectrum.

D i s a b l i n g t h e L o w - P a s s C r o s s o v e r ( S u b w o o f e r D i r e c t )

If your receiver/processor provides a crossover to the subwoofer(s), you may want to bypass the SC-1250’s low-pass crossover. To do this, depress BOTH the Crossover UP and Crossover -crossover has been defeated. To reactivate the low-pass crossover, simply push the crossover

UP or crossover DOWN buttons.

A W o r d A b o u t Yo u r R e c e i v e r ’ s C r o s s o v e r a n d t h e S C - 1 2 5 0 C r o s s o v e r

Your Velodyne SC-1250 amplifier is designed to operate using the full range audio signal for input when using the built-in crossover. 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.

In these installations, you may want to bypass the crossover in either the processor or the

Velodyne SC-1250 as described above. However, in some cases you may want to use BOTH crossovers. If you choose to do this you should stagger the frequencies, (i.e., 120 Hz subwoofer, 80 Hz processor) for best results.

Note: If not using an external crossover, you should use the built-in crossover for optimal performance. When using a single RCA sub out from the processor, it does not matter which line level input (L/R) is used.

A W o r d A b o u t I n t e r c o n n e c t C a b l e s

When installing your Velodyne SC-1250 using the line-level connections, you should always use high quality shielded interconnect cables. It is recommended that you keep the length of cable as short as possible to avoid any potential external interference problems.

When connecting the SC-1250 to your subwoofer(s), use a quality speaker cable that is at least

14-gauge. Be very careful to avoid any loose or frayed strands that could result in a short, causing a dangerous condition and possible damage to your unit. Cables of extremely large size are typically not required. Extremely large gauge wire may not properly fit in the binding posts, resulting in a poor connection and possible short circuits.

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A W o r d A b o u t S u b w o o f e r P l a c e m e n t

Subwoofers operate at extremely low frequencies, which are primarily omni-directional. Keep in mind that frequency response and output level can be drastically influenced by placement, depending on the acoustic properties of the listening room. Typically, the optimum location for a subwoofer is in a front corner of your listening room. This location will usually offer the greatest output levels and optimum low frequency extension. The worst location for a subwoofer is 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 SC 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.

Remember that the built-in 7 band EQ will help to get the most performance out of your subwoofer no matter where it is placed.

Caution!

This amplifier has electronics built into the cabinet. Do not place the amplifier next to sources of heat such as furnace registers, radiators, etc. Likewise, do not place the amplifier near sources of excessive moisture, such as evaporative coolers, humidifiers, etc. The power cord should be routed in such a way that it will not be walked on, pinched or compressed in any way that could result in damaging the insulation or wire.

Selecting t he Subwoofer(s) to be Controlled

Your SC-1250 can control a variety of Velodyne SubContractor Series subwoofers as well as generic passive subwoofers. Special internal software settings are designed to maximize performance and reliability depending on the model of subwoofer being controlled, so it is important to match the SC-1250 amplifier with the subwoofer(s) it is controlling. The SC-1250 comes with a default setting for the SC-10 subwoofer. When the unit is first powered up, the model being controlled is displayed for 2 seconds on the numeric LED before the display reverts to the volume setting. The subwoofer to be controlled is shown as follows:

Model

S C - 8

S C - 1 0

S C - 1 2

S C - 1 5

LED Display

8

I0

I2

I5

Model

S C - I n - Wa l l ( S C - I W )

S C - I n - F l o o r ( S C - I F )

S C - I n - C e i l i n g ( S C - I C )

G e n e r i c S u b w o o f e r **

LED Display

I W

IF

IC

GS

** - The generic subwoofer setting is for passive subwoofers not on the above list. CAUTION: there is no anticlipping or anti-distortion protection on this setting.

To change the subwoofer to be controlled, first power down the amplifier using the power switch on the back panel (DO NOT use the power button on the front panel). Then, turn the switch on while depressing any of the buttons on the front panel (crossover up or down, or volume up or down). The unit will show the model

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it is currently controlling. To change the model, simply push the crossover up or crossover down buttons and the model changes on the LED display. Once the desired model is seen on the LED display, simply release the button. You don’t need to do anything else - the model to be controlled is automatically stored in the SC-1250’s w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m


memory. To exit model selection mode, use the power switch on the back panel to power down and power up the unit. You should see the model you selected for 2 seconds on the LED display before the display reverts to the volume.

U s i n g t h e S C - 1 2 5 0 t o D r i v e T w o S u b w o o f e r s

Once the model selection process is completed, no other adjustments are needed to enable the SC-1250 to drive one or two subwoofers.

Usage

This section addresses day-to-day usage of your SC-1250 amplifier.

R e m o t e C o n t r o l

The features of the SC-1250 remote control are listed below.

• POWER — This button forces your SC-1250 unit into standby mode. The power LED turns amber, the numeric LED shuts off, and the amplifier puts out no power. The unit will remain in this mode until the POWER button is pressed again. To fully deactivate (i.e. power down) the unit, press the power switch on the front panel.

Note: The master power switch on rear panel must be on in order for the front power button to function.

• MUTE — This button mutes the subwoofer. The LED on the amplifier will show 00 if the unit is muted. To unmute the subwoofer, press the MUTE button again and the original volume setting shows on the LED.

Figure 6: SC-1250 Remote.

• EQ — This button automatically EQs the subwoofer using a 7 band internal graphic equalizer.

To use this feature, first plug the supplied microphone into the Mic-In jack on the back panel of the subwoofer and place the mic 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. The LED displays “AU” during the Auto-EQ process. After the sweeps are complete, the unit saves its EQ settings and returns to normal operation. To prevent accidental invocation of the EQ feature, you must hold down the EQ button for 2-3 seconds before the EQ sweeps begin.

Note: Each time the EQ feature is utilized, the EQ settings for the SC-1250 are reset. If the microphone is not plugged in, the SC-1250 will emit one or two sweep tones then cease the

EQ operation. In this case, the previous EQ settings will be preserved.

• PHASE — These buttons allow you to optimize the subwoofer performance for the location and your listening position. Select the switch position at which you hear the most bass. The

LED will show the phase selected by showing “PH” followed by the phase number.

• LIGHT — If you wish, you can deactivate the numeric LED on your SC-1250. To do this, press the LIGHT button on your remote. To reactivate the LED, press the LIGHT button again.

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• NIGHT — Night mode limits the maximum dynamic output of the subwoofer for late night listening or to be more considerate of close neighbors. Press the night button to turn the night mode feature on or off. Activation of night mode causes “n” to appear briefly on the display. When night mode is deactivated, the display shows “n off” and then returns to normal function.

• 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. When pressing volume up or down, the volume level is shown on the numeric LED on the front panel.

Note: The volume can also be adjusted via the volume buttons on the front panel of the amplifier. These buttons have the same effect as pressing the up and down volume buttons on your remote.

• PRESETS — There are 4 presets, consisting of Movies, R&B – Rock, Jazz – Classical, and

Games. As a preset is chosen, the preset is shown on the numeric LED as P1 for preset 1,

P2 for preset 2, etc. The presets provide the following characteristics for bass reproduction:

Movies: Maximum output and impact for explosions and other action adventure movie content.

Provides the driving bass found in today’s rock music. R&B – Rock:

Jazz – Classical: The tightest, cleanest, lowest distortion bass. The flattest frequency response of the four presets.

Games: Maximum loudness available for the impact of video games.

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The following table indicates musical style and which preset is recommended for it.

MUSICAL STYLE SUGGESTED PRESET

Action Adventure Movies Movies

Country – Rock

Country – Soft

R&B – Rock

Jazz – Classical

Folk

Indie Music

Pop

Rock

Jazz – Classical

R&B – Rock

R&B – Rock

R&B – Rock

Alternative Rock

Blues

Broadway and Vocalists

Children’s Music

Christian and Gospel

Classic Rock

Classical

Dance and DJ

Jazz – Classical

Jazz – Classical

Jazz – Classical

Jazz – Classical

Jazz – Classical

R&B – Rock

Jazz – Classical

R&B – Rock

Hard Rock/Heavy Metal R&B – Rock

Latin Music R&B – Rock

Miscellaneous

Movies

– Non-Action Adventure

Jazz – Classical

Jazz – Classical

New Age

Opera and Vocal

R&B

Rap and Hip-Hop

Soundtracks

Video Games

Jazz – Classical

Jazz – Classical

R&B – Rock

R&B – Rock

R&B – Rock or Jazz

– Classical

Games

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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.

R es toring Defaults

There is a feature that allows you to restore default settings for your SC-1250. By pressing presets in EXACTLY the following order on the remote, the unit’s power light will blink indicating that you have restored defaults.

Preset 1: Movies

Preset 2: R&B – Rock

Preset 3: Jazz – Classical

Preset 4: Games

Preset 4: Games

Preset 3: Jazz – Classical

Preset 2: R&B – Rock

Preset 1: Movies

When you press the presets in the above order, the numeric LED will display “P3” indicating that you have restored defaults. The unit’s volume is reset to level 30 out of 80.

Care of your Amplifier and Subwoofer

Do not use any harsh detergents or chemicals to clean the SC-1250 chassis or the subwoofer cabinet. Abrasives, detergents, or cleaning solutions will damage the finish on the SC-1250 chassis or the subwoofer cabinet. We recommend using a damp cloth to clean the front, back and sides.

During normal conditions, the amplifier 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 front panel.

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T roubleshooting and Service

Before seeking service for your amplifier or subwoofer, please re-check all systems. Following is a simple troubleshooting guide to assist you.

1. Verify that the unit is plugged in and power outlet used is active.

2. Is the power switch on?

3. Is the unit receiving an input signal from your source?

4. Have all controls (volume, crossover, phase, etc.) been properly set?

5. If the unit has been running at high levels, one of the protection circuits may be engaged.

Has the amplifier overheated?

6. Has the power button been depressed on the remote?

7. Make sure binding posts are tightened.

8. Is the remote non-responsive? We recommend replacing the batteries in the remote.

If the protection circuitry is active, the unit may cycle on and off until operating parameters return to normal. Under more serious conditions, the unit may shut off completely. Normal operation should return upon cooling, but you may be required to turn the power off and then on again to reset the unit.

The following conditions require service by a qualified technician:

1. The power cord has become damaged

2. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance

3. The unit has been exposed to water

4. Some part of the chassis or circuitry is physically damaged

Thank You for Purchasing an SC-1250 Amplifier!

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Appendix A: RS-232 Serial Overview and Commands

I n t r o d u c t i o n

This document outlines Velodyne’s SubContractor (SC) RS-232 protocol specification. This protocol indicates how SC products receive run-time commands from devices such as Creston

Universal Remote Controls.

C o m P o r t S e t u p

Use standard communications settings: Baud Rate: 9600, Data Bits: 8, Parity: None, Stop

Bits: 1

S C I N a n d O U T P o r t P i n C o n f i g u r a t i o n

SC serial ports use a standard configuration that allows direct connection to a PC via a FEMALE to MALE serial cable. It uses only three pins (Transmit, Receive, Ground).

The pin configurations are:

IN: Pin 2 = Transmit

Pin 3 = Receive

Pin 5 = Ground

OUT: Pin 2 = Receive

Pin 3 = Transmit

Pin 5 = Ground

Runtime Command Format

Byte Number Byte Description

0

1 to 3 or 4

4 or 5

‘#’

Command and

Parameter Data

‘$’

Notes

Header Character

3 to 4 ASCII characters see formats below

Case sensitive - CAPS ONLY!

Termination Character (required or command is ignored)

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RS232 Commands

Activity

Volume Control #VOnn$,

#VO+$,

#VO-$,

#VO?$

Preset Control

Command Acceptable Example(s)

Format n Values

#PSn$,

#PS?$

00 – 80

1, 2, 3, 4

#VO25$,

#VO+$,

#VO-$,

#VO?$

Comments

Sets volume to a value, increments volume up or down, or requests current volume setting

#PS1$, #PS2$, Activates the indicated

#PS3$, #PS4$, preset, or requests

#PS?$ the current preset

Logo Light

Control

Night Mode

Control

Mute Control

Power Control

#LTn$,

#LT?$

#NMn$,

#NM?$

#MUn$,

#MU?$

#MU0$

#JUn$,

#JU?$

0: Light Off #LT0$

1: Light On #LT1$

#LT?$

0: Night

Mode Off

1: Night

Mode On

#NM0$

#NM1$

#NM?$

0: Mute Off #MU1$

1: Mute On #MU?$

0: Power Off #JU0$

1: Power On #JU1$

#JU?$

Turns the Logo Light on or off, or requests light state

Activates/Deactivates

Night Mode, or requests light mode state

Mutes/Unmutes the woofer, or requests mute state

Powers On/Powers

Off the woofer, or requests power state

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Velodyne Products

115 - 120V

MiniVee

®

MiniVee

®

10

DD-10

DD-12

DD-15

DD-18

Digital Drive 1812

Signature Edition

Optimum Series

Optimum-8

Optimum-10

Optimum-12

DEQ-R Series

DEQ-8R

DEQ-10R

DEQ-12R

DEQ-15R

DLS™-R Series

DLS -3500R

DLS -3750R

DLS -4000R

DLS -5000R

Impact Series

Impact - Mini

Impact -10

Impact -12

SMS™-1

SubContractor™

Series

SC-1250

SC-10

SC-12

SC-15

SC-IW

SC-IF/IC

SC-600 Amp

SC-602 Amp

SC-600 IW

SC-600 IF/IC

VX-11

MicroVee™

DD-10

DD-12

DD-15

DD-18

Digital Drive 1812

Signature Edition

CHT-Q Series

CHT-8Q

CHT-10Q

CHT-12Q

CHT-15Q

Impact Series

Impact - Mini

Impact -10

Impact -12

MicroVee™

SMS™ -1

220 - 240V

SPLi Series

SPL-800i

SPL-1000i

SPL-Ultra Series

SPL-800 Ultra

SPL-1000 Ultra

SPL-1200 Ultra

SubContractor™

Series

SC-1250

SC-10

SC-12

SC-15

SC-IW

SC-IF/IC

SC-600 Amp

SC-602 Amp

SC-600 IW

SC-600 IF/IC

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LIMITED 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 workmanship subject to the following conditions:

1.

VELODYNE is not responsible for defects which result from the use of an amplifier or controller other than the one originally supplied with the unit (subwoofer) or defects which result from modifications or repairs made by any component of the system by anyone other than a VELODYNE factory authorized service representative.

2. This warranty is void if any repairs or service covered by the terms of this warranty are made to any component of the system by anyone other than a VELODYNE factory authorized service representative.

3. VELODYNE is not responsible for damage caused by accidents, abuse, misuse, natural or personal disaster or unauthorized modification. The VELODYNE products are not intended for professional or commercial use and VELODYNE is not responsible for damage resulting from such use.

4. The VELODYNE product warranty is limited to units that are purchased from authorized VELODYNE dealers and finalized within authorized dealer locations.

5. This warranty is nontransferable under any condition.

6. Use of this product outside the U.S. and Canada voids this warranty.

TO OBTAIN SERVICE

Information regarding service may be obtained from the dealer from whom you purchased the unit, or by contacting

VELODYNE customer service. Warranty service must be performed by a VELODYNE factory authorized service representative within the warranty period set forth above. If VELODYNE determines the unit is defective, VELODYNE will, at VELODYNE’s option, repair or replace the product at no charge if the product is forwarded prepaid to a factory authorized service representative. Products forwarded to the factory authorized service representative should be shipped securely and properly packaged, insured and freight prepaid.

WARRANTY OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

The Warranty of this product if it is sold to a consumer outside of the United States or Canada shall comply with applicable law and shall be the sole responsibility of the distributor that supplied this product. To obtain any applicable warranty service, please contact the dealer from which you purchased this product, or the distributor that supplied this product.

Velodyne Acoustics, Inc.

345 Digital Drive

Morgan Hill, CA 95037

408.465.2800 voice

408.779.9227 fax

408.779.9208 service fax www.velodyne.com

Service E-mail: [email protected]

Product E-mail: [email protected]

Technical E-mail: [email protected]

63-SC1250 RevD JUN 2010

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User's manual | Velodyne Subcontractor SC-IW User`s manual

SubContractor

™

Series

Amplifier /

Subwoofers

Att ention!

Vorsicht!

Att enzione!

Table of Cont ents

Congr atulations

Product Features

Se tup Checklis t

Ins tallation

Selecting t he Subwoofer(s) to be Controlled

Usage

R es toring Defaults

Care of your Amplifier and Subwoofer

T roubleshooting and Service

Appendix A: RS-232 Serial Overview and Commands

Velodyne Products

MiniVee

MiniVee

10

Digital Drive 1812

Signature Edition

Optimum Series

DEQ-R Series

DLS™-R Series

Impact Series

SMS™-1

SubContractor™

Series

VX-11

MicroVee™

Digital Drive 1812

Signature Edition

CHT-Q Series

Impact Series

MicroVee™

SMS™ -1

SPLi Series

SPL-Ultra Series

SubContractor™

Series

Velodyne Acoustics, Inc.

Key Features

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Frequently Answers and Questions

What is the recommended placement for the SubContractor SC-IW subwoofer?

How do I connect the SC-IW subwoofer to my receiver or amplifier?

How do I adjust the volume of the SC-IW subwoofer?

How do I change the crossover frequency of the SC-IW subwoofer?

How do I troubleshoot the SC-IW subwoofer if I am experiencing problems?

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