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User’s Manual

Deep Blue Series

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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.

The exclamation point symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature accompanying the subwoofer.

1.

Read Instructions 

— All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2.

Retain Instructions 

— The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3.

Heed Warnings 

— All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.

Follow Instructions 

— All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.

Water and Moisture 

— The product should not be used near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, 

laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or the like.

6.

Carts and Stands 

— The product should be used only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer.

7.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting 

— The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8.

Ventilation 

—  The  product  should  be  situated  so  that  its  location  or  position  does  not  interfere  with  its  proper  ventilation.  For

example, the product should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or placed
in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9.

The mains plug is used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

10.

The equipment shall be used at maximum 35 degree C ambient temperature.

11.

This equipment must be supplied from a power system providing a PROTECTIVE EARTH Connection and having a neutral connection, which

can be reliable identified.

12.

Heat 

— The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products that

produce heat.

13.

Power Sources 

— The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating 

instructions or as marked on the product.

14.

Grounding or Polarization 

— This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade 

wider

than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully 
into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not 
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

15.

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.

16.

Cleaning 

— The product should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

17.

Nonuse Periods 

— The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of 

time.

18.

Object and Liquid Entry 

— Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled onto the enclosure.

19.

Damage Requiring Service 

— The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

a.

The power-supply cord or plug has been damaged.

b.

Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the product.

c.

The product has been exposed to rain.

d.

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

e.

The product has been dropped or damaged.

20.

Servicing 

— The user should not attempt to service the product beyond what is described in the operating instructions. All other 

servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the 
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as a power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have 
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

21.

Lightning 

— For added protection for the product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods 

of

time, unplug it from the wall outlet.

22.

Overloading 

— Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a 

risk of fire or electric shock.

23.

Attachments 

— Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.

24.

Voltage 

— Insure that the subwoofer is only connected to the rated source voltage. Do not connect the 120-volt version to 

220.Volts or vice-versa. This will result in damage to the subwoofer and possible injury to the user.

CAUTION: 

To prevent electrical shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully inserted.

Summary of Contents for Deep Blue Series

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL Deep Blue Series DB 8 DB 10 DB 12 DB 15...

Page 2: ...e Acoustics subwoofer Our passion for high performance low distortion bass is the driving force behind our worldwide reputation in audio and technical innovation We are pleased to bring the Velodyne A...

Page 3: ...oduct may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you...

Page 4: ...es ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations 1 Installation 2 Rear Panel Connections 5 Crossovers 7 Interconnect Cables 9 Care of Your Subwoofer 9 Protection Circuitry 9 Troubleshooting and Service 10 Spec...

Page 5: ...n Be sure to unpack the system carefully to avoid damage This unit is heavy so use caution when lifting or moving to avoid injury Save the carton and all packaging materials for future use Packing thi...

Page 6: ...Acoustics subwoofer it must remain in an upright position Placing shipping or storing your subwoofer in any other position for an extended period of time may result in damage to the unit This type of...

Page 7: ...rmation might be present in each channel going to your main speakers If using with audio equipment with LFE OUT set speaker to large and indicate no subwoofer is present Important Do not use both LINE...

Page 8: ...LFE that is internally filtered settable at the receiver processor and designed to be used with a powered subwoofer In some installations it may be beneficial to use BOTH the Velodyne Acoustics cross...

Page 9: ...www velodyneacoustics com User s Manual Deep Blue Series 5 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Figure 1 Deep Blue Series Rear Panel Connections...

Page 10: ...minals of your amplifier or receiver 5 POWER INDICATOR Red Unit is in standby mode blue Unit is in operation mode If there is no signal for eight minutes subwoofer automatically goes into standby mode...

Page 11: ...NEL CROSSOVERS Refer to Figure 2a Line Levelsubwooferconnectiondiagram Figure 2b Stereo RCAsubwoofer connection diagram and Figure 2c Speaker Level subwoofer connection diagram pages 7 and 8 for conne...

Page 12: ...www velodyneacoustics com User s Manual Deep Blue Series 8 Figure 2b Speaker Level Subwoofer Connection Diagram...

Page 13: ...www velodyneacoustics com User s Manual Deep Blue Series 9 9 Figure 2c Speaker Level Subwoofer Connection Diagram...

Page 14: ...appearance purposes is all that is required We suggest you avoid any harsh detergents or chemicals when cleaning the cabinet The finish on the cabinet may become damaged with the use of abrasives det...

Page 15: ...res are fully inserted into the spring clip connectors and that no wires are touching from one terminal to another If the protection circuitry is active the unit may cycle on and off until operating p...

Page 16: ...e Dual Ferrite Motor Dual Ferrite Motor Low Pass Crossover 50 200 Hz 50 200 Hz Outputs LFE pass through LFE pass through Inputs RCA Line Level LFE and Speaker Level inputs RCA Line Level LFE and Speak...

Page 17: ...Dual Ferrite Motor Dual Ferrite Motor Low Pass Crossover 50 200 Hz 50 200 Hz Outputs LFE pass through LFE pass through Inputs RCA Line Level LFE and Speaker Level inputs RCA Line Level LFE and Speaker...

Page 18: ...your product you will still need to submit to Velodyne Acoustics the original sales invoice or other proof of ownership and date of purchase Velodyne Acoustics GmbH Alsterkrugchausse 435 22335 Hamburg...

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