Velodyne SC-IW, User Manual

Page 1: ...SC IW In Wall Subwoofer SubContractorTM Series I N S T A L L A T I O N M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ...Caution i w w w v e l o d y n e c o m SC IW Installation Manual ...

Page 3: ...Attention ii w w w v e l o d y n e c o m SC IW Installation Manual ...

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Page 5: ...Attenzione iv w w w v e l o d y n e c o m SC IW Installation Manual ...

Page 6: ...iew 1 Driver Technology 1 Cabinet Technology 1 Installation Overview 3 New Construction Installation Standard Grille 4 New Construction Installation Designer Grille 15 Retro Fit Installation Designer Grille 25 Retro Fit Installation Standard Grille 38 Other Velodyne Subwoofer Products 53 ...

Page 7: ...IW after installation Driver Technology The SC IW subwoofer utilizes new and innovative patent pending driver technology that has been created specifically for the custom installation market The SC IW driver was specially designed to maximize in wall subwoofer performance while significantly reducing wall vibration The driver uses dual tandem spider design along with a propriety neodymium motor st...

Page 8: ...s installed later in the trim out stage In retrofit situations both boxes are typically installed together The driver module assembly is shown below It uses a unique bracing system in that the driver acts as the internal bracing structure for the speaker enclosure The in wall back box contains internal bracing to minimize cabinet flex and wall vibration The driver module and the back box are conne...

Page 9: ...ow the SC IW will be installed Ins tallation Ov ervie w 3 w w w v e l o d y n e c o m SC IW Installation Manual CONSTRUCTION NEW RETROFIT Standard Benefits Benefits Grille Allows pre installation of the back box Provides easiest servicing for the driver at minimal risk and expense Provides easiest servicing for the driver See page 38 for a description of No risk to the subwoofer during this instal...

Page 10: ...g from the packaging At this time the decision needs to be made about which direction the woofer will fire up or down and therefore where the grille will be located on the wall Typically the woofer will fire downwards and the grille will be located near the floor Remember to consider baseboards and other trim work that might be used on the house in this case Once you have decided where to place th...

Page 11: ...nto place the back box should be installed using eight of the phillips drive flat head screws included in the package When installing the back box the mudring should be aligned to the white line on the cabinet Once the mudring and the back box are aligned install the back box as shown Figure 2 Install Back Box ...

Page 12: ...space between the studs and the back box in the event that the wire has to pass along the side of the back box to the driver module Step 4 Cover Rubber Couplings If the installation is not going to be finished right away Velodyne recommends taping or otherwise covering the two connecting tubes to prevent paint drywall and or foreign objects from entering the back box Figure 3 Route Wire ...

Page 13: ...f the mudring as the mudring is the place holder for the installation of the driver module and standard grille Note Steps 6 through 14 presume that you have obtained and are ready to install the SC IWDVR In Wall Driver Module Step 6 Verify Drywall was Properly Installed Once the wall is finished the installer must revisit the installation site and verify that the contractors have properly used the...

Page 14: ... n e c o m SC IW Installation Manual Step 7 Remove Mudring At this point the mudring can be removed It should be easily removed by pulling it through the drywall opening After it is removed discard Figure 5 Remove Mudring ...

Page 15: ...ngs from the packaging and place a clamp ring onto each of the bottom edges of the tubes Note The position of the clamp ring is critical Make sure that the screw section of the ring is on either side of the tube and not on the front or the back Please see picture below Screw must face outward Figure 6 Clamp Ring Placement ...

Page 16: ...s are flush with the driver module firmly tighten the two clamp rings to seal the rubber coupling to the plastic tube Note The silicon rubber tubes should slide over the tubes protruding from the driver module and the clamp rings should slide over the silicon rubber tubes Note It is critical that a good air seal be achieved between the back box and the driver module Be sure to properly tighten all...

Page 17: ...ard grille with integrated scoop and remove the metal grille insert as shown in the picture below Note The grille can be painted to match the de cor The supplied paint mask can be used to paint the grille frame while the metal grille insert can be painted separately Figure 8 Metal Grille Insert Removal ...

Page 18: ...11 Install Grille Frame Install the plastic grille onto the driver module using the four included machine screws The grille hardware should easily be installed into the side of the cabinet Tighten using the supplied allen wrench Figure 9 Grille Frame Installation ...

Page 19: ... w w v e l o d y n e c o m SC IW Installation Manual Step 12 Secure Grille Install two pan head phillips screws provided into standard grille into bottom left and bottom right holes Figure 10 Secure Grille ...

Page 20: ...ll Metal Grille Insert Step 14 Installation Complete The installation is complete Test the installation with bass audio material and check for buzzes rattles and air leaks and address accordingly Figure 11 Metal Grille Insert Installation Figure 12 Completed Installation ...

Page 21: ...ill the space between the SC IW back box and the neighboring stud Step 1 Assemble Cabinet and Driver Modules Together Remove both the back box and driver modules from the packaging and place them on a clean surface Place the back box with the two silicon rubber tubes facing upward Remove the two clamp rings from the packaging and place them over the tubes Note Leave the paint cover on the driver t...

Page 22: ...asure from the bottom or top if the SC IW is to fire upwards of the designer grille s lowest or highest position 6 3 8 up along the stud and mark the stud in this location This location will determine the bottom edge of the bracket on the driver module 6 3 8 Figure 14 Mark Installation Location ...

Page 23: ... Wire Route the wire from the location where the electronics gear is located to where the SC IW will be There is extra space between the studs and the back box in the event that the wire has to pass along the side of the back box to the driver module Figure 15 Route Wire ...

Page 24: ... n e c o m SC IW Installation Manual Step 4 Secure Subwoofer to Wall After the location has been determined securely fasten the subwoofer to the studs Velodyne provides 12 screws for this purpose Figure 16 Secure Subwoofer ...

Page 25: ...re to Subwoofer Connect the previously routed speaker wire to the subwoofer taking care to match the positive wire to the red terminal and the negative wire to the black terminal The spring loaded binding post will hold and secure the wire in place Figure 17 Speaker Wire Installation ...

Page 26: ...module and the drywall This filler panel also acts as a guide for the standard grille The filler panel easily installs using the four flat head screws and included allen wrench Be sure to orientate the filler panel as shown such that the tapered edge faces way from the driver Tapered Edge Tapered Edge Tapered Edge Straight Edge Figure 18 Filler Panel Installation ...

Page 27: ...ion Manual Step 7 Install Template Place Holder Cut out the part of the installation template that outlines the designer grille Affix the template to the studs at the bottom of the filler panel as shown Figure 19 Template Place Holder Installation ...

Page 28: ...ishing contractors that they are to drywall up to the edge of the template as the template is the place holder for the installation of the designer template grille Step 9 Verify Drywall was Properly Installed Once the wall is finished the installer must revisit the installation site and verify that the contractors have properly used the mudring as their a guide leaving an opening that is approxima...

Page 29: ...0 Install Designer Grille Remove metal grille insert from the plastic grille and insert into opening into the wall The grille should then be affixed to the studs using the four included phillips drive pan head screws Figures 21a and 21b Designer Grille Installation ...

Page 30: ... w w v e l o d y n e c o m SC IW Installation Manual Step 11 Install Metal Insert into Plastic Grille Frame Step 12 Finished Grille Figure 22 Metal Insert Installation Figure 23 Finished Grille Installation ...

Page 31: ...nd therefore where the designer grille will be located on the wall near the floor or ceiling Once the location is decided locate the 2x4 studs spaced 16 inches on center After the general area of the studs is located determine the exact location of the studs as detailed in the picture below There are many methods to do this Shown is the use of a drywall saw used horizontally to find the edge of ea...

Page 32: ...plied designer grille template on the wall After the template is secured to the wall with either staples or tape score the drywall along the lines as detailed on the template Note Two templates are provided one for the designer grille and one for the standard grille Be sure to use the correct template Figure 25 Cut Out Drywall Per Template ...

Page 33: ... IW Installation Manual Step 3 Remove Drywall After it is Scored After the drywall is scored remove the template and the drywall as indicated The cutout after removal is shown in figures 26a and 26b Figures 26a and 26b Drywall Removal ...

Page 34: ...ofer Route the wire from the location where the electronics gear is located to where the SC IW will be There is extra space between the studs and the box in the event that the wire has to pass along the side of the back box to the driver module Note 14 AWG or larger wire is recommended Figure 27 Speaker Wire Installation ...

Page 35: ...the packaging and place them on a clean surface Place the back box with the two silicon rubber tubes facing upward Remove the two clamp rings from the packaging and place them over the tubes Note Leave the paint cover on the driver to prevent damage during the installation painting and finishing process Figures 28a and 28b Cabinet and Driver Module Assembly ...

Page 36: ...l Step 6 Mark Installation Location Measure from the bottom of the cutout 6 3 8 up along the stud and mark the stud in this location This location will determine the bottom edge of the bracket on the driver module 6 3 8 Figure 29 Mark Installation Location ...

Page 37: ...e and the mounting position marked orient the assembly inside the wall In this installation example we have decided to face the unit downward It is critical at this point that the top of the cabinet module is aligned with the top of the cutout and that the brackets are 6 3 8 from the bottom of the cutout 6 3 8 Figure 30 Subwoofer Installation ...

Page 38: ... n e c o m SC IW Installation Manual Step 8 Secure Subwoofer to Wall After the location has been determined securely fasten the subwoofer to the studs Velodyne provides 12 screws for this purpose Figure 31 Secure Subwoofer ...

Page 39: ...Wire to Subwoofer Connect the previously routed speaker wire to the subwoofer taking care to match the positive wire to the red terminal and the negative wire to the black terminal The spring loaded binding post will hold and secure the wire in place Figure 32 Connect Speaker Wire ...

Page 40: ...module and the drywall This filler panel also acts as a guide for the designer grille The filler panel easily installs using the four flat head screws and included allen wrench Be sure to orientate the filler panel as shown such that the tapered edge faces way from the driver Tapered Edge Tapered Edge Tapered Edge Straight Edge Figure 33 Filler Panel Installation ...

Page 41: ...the opening This drywall should be securely fastened to the studs using drywall screws Step 12 Tape Mud Texture and Paint Wall After the SC IW is installed into the wall the wall should be taped textured blended and then painted to match the existing wall Note the grille can also be painted to match the de cor Note The paint cover should be remain on the driver until this step is complete Figure 3...

Page 42: ...3 Install Designer Grille Remove metal grille insert from the plastic grille and insert into opening into the wall The grille should then be affixed to the studs using the four included phillips drive pan head screws Figures 35a and 35b Designer Grille Installation ...

Page 43: ... w w v e l o d y n e c o m SC IW Installation Manual Step 14 Install Metal Insert into Plastic Grille Frame Step 15 Finished Grille Figure 36 Metal Insert Installation Figure 37 Finished Grille Installation ...

Page 44: ... the wall near the floor or ceiling Once the location is decided locate the 2x4 studs spaced 16 inches on center After the general area of the studs is located the installer needs to determine the exact location of the studs as detailed in the picture below There are many methods to do this Shown is the use of a drywall saw used horizontally to find the edge of each stud Retro Fit Ins tallation wi...

Page 45: ...he supplied standard grille template on the wall After the template is secured to the wall with either staples or tape score the drywall along the lines as detailed on the template Note Two templates are provided one for the designer grille and one for the standard grille Be sure to use the correct template Figure 39 Cut Out Drywall ...

Page 46: ... IW Installation Manual Step 3 Remove Drywall After it is Scored After the drywall is scored remove the template and the drywall as indicated The cutout after removal is shown in figures 40a and 40b Figures 40a and 40b Drywall Removal ...

Page 47: ...tion to In Wall Subwoofer Route the wire from the location where the electronics gear is located to where the SC IW will be There is extra space between the studs and the box in the event that the wire has to pass along the side of the back box to the driver module Figure 41 Speaker Wire Installation ...

Page 48: ...the packaging and place them on a clean surface Place the back box with the two silicon rubber tubes facing upward Remove the two clamp rings from the packaging and place them over the tubes Note Leave the paint cover on the driver to prevent damage during the installation painting and finishing process Figures 42a and 42b Cabinet and Driver Module Assembly ...

Page 49: ...l Step 6 Mark Installation Location Measure from the bottom of the cutout 5 3 8 up along the stud and mark the stud in this location This location will determine the bottom edge of the bracket on the driver module 5 3 8 Figure 43 Mark Installation Location ...

Page 50: ...mbly is complete orientate the assembly inside the wall In this installation example we have decided to face the unit downward It is critical at this point that the top of the cabinet module is aligned with the top of the cutout and that the brackets are 5 3 8 from the bottom of the cutout 5 3 8 Figure 44 Subwoofer Installation ...

Page 51: ... n e c o m SC IW Installation Manual Step 8 Secure Subwoofer to Wall After the location has been determined securely fasten the subwoofer to the studs Velodyne provides 12 screws for this purpose Figure 45 Secure Subwoofer ...

Page 52: ...re to Subwoofer Connect the previously routed speaker wire to the subwoofer taking care to match the positive wire to the red terminal and the negative wire to the black terminal The spring loaded binding post will hold and secure the wire in place Figure 46 Speaker Wire Installation ...

Page 53: ...module and the drywall This filler panel also acts as a guide for the standard grille The filler panel easily installs using the four flat head screws and included allen wrench Be sure to orientate the filler panel as shown such that the tapered edge faces way from the driver Tapered Edge Tapered Edge Tapered Edge Straight Edge Figure 47 Filler Panel Installation ...

Page 54: ...re and Paint Wall After the Velodyne subwoofer is installed into the wall the wall should be taped textured blended and then painted to match the existing wall It is not required to finish the filler plate as it will be removed in the next step Note the grille can also be painted to match the de cor The supplied paint masks can be used to paint the grille frame while the metal grille insert can be...

Page 55: ...o m SC IW Installation Manual Step 13 Remove Metal Grille Remove the filler plate Obtain the standard grille with integrated scoop and remove metal grille insert as shown in the picture below Figure 49 Metal Grille Insert Removal ...

Page 56: ...14 Install Grille Frame Install the plastic grille onto the driver module using the four included machine screws The grille hardware should easily be installed into the side of the cabinet Tighten using the supplied allen wrench Figure 50 Grille Frame Installation ...

Page 57: ... w w v e l o d y n e c o m SC IW Installation Manual Step 15 Secure Grille Install two pan head phillips screws provided into standard grille into bottom left and bottom right holes Figure 51 Secure Grille ...

Page 58: ...Installation Complete The installation is complete Test the installation with bass audio material and check for buzzes rattles and air leaks and address accordingly The grille can also be painted to match the de cor if desired Figure 52 Metal Grille Insert Installation Figure 53 Completed Installation ...

Page 59: ...ries DLS 3500R DLS 3750R DLS 4000R DLS 5000R DPS Series DPS 10 DPS 12 110V MiniVee SMS 1 SPL R Series SPL 800R SPL 1000R SPL 1200R SPL 1500R VRP Series VRP 1000 VRP 1200 VX Series VX 10 DD Series DD 10 DD 12 DD 15 DD 18 Digital Drive 1812 Signature Edition CHT R Series CHT 8R CHT 10R CHT 12R CHT 15R 230V SMS 1 SPL 800i SPL R Series SPL 800R SPL 1000R SPL 1200R SPL 1500R ...

Page 60: ...his 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 ...