Velodyne MiniVee User manual

Audio/Video Subwoofer System
USER’S MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Congratulations . .......................................................1
Prepare for Installation . .................................................2
Installation ............................................................3
Line-Level Connection - Option A..........................................4
Line-Level Connection - Option B .........................................6
Speaker-Level Connections ..............................................7
Subwoofer Outputs ....................................................8
Interconnnect Cables ...................................................8
Care of Your Subwoofer .................................................9
Protection Circuitry .....................................................9
Troubleshooting and Service ............................................10
Specications ........................................................11
Velodyne Products ....................................................13

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CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne subwoofer system. This system represents the state-of-the-
art in low frequency reproduction and will provide you with years of listening pleasure when properly cared for.
Read and follow this instruction manual to insure safe and proper system connection and operation.
Note: Do not leave unit in direct sunlight or use in high humidity environments!!!
Warning!
To prevent re 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 or service representative.
Prior to Installation:
Please unpack the system carefully. This unit is heavy. Use caution when lifting or moving to avoid injury. Please
save the carton and all packaging materials for future use. Packing this unit in any other carton may result in
severe damage when shipping. Record the serial number in the space provided on the warranty card for future
reference.
Product Features and Controls
• Asingledriverconsistingofeither:
- 8” (6.5” piston diameter) driver with 2.5” high-temp voice coil and 204 ounce magnet structure or,
- 10” (8” piston diameter) driver with 3” high-temp voice coil anD 346 ounce magnet structure
• Built-in2000wattsDynamic/1000wattsRMShigheciencyClassDamplier
• Adjustable(40to120Hz)low-passcrossover(defeatable)
• Line-level(RCA)inputsandoutputs
• LFEInput
• Speaker-levelinputswithvewaybindingpostconnections
• Signalsensingautoturnon/o(defeatable)
• Variablevolumecontrol
• Selectablephasecontrol(0°or180°)
• Multiplestaggeredlow-passcrossovers;12dB/octaveinitial,48dB/octaveultimate
• DriverDisplacementControlcircuitpreventsoverexcursionandampclipping
• BluepowerindicatorLED
• High-excursionEPDMrubbersurround
• Oversizedspiderforlinearityathighexcursion

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PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION
Your new Velodyne subwoofer provides for a number of installation options. Read all the installation information
below in order to determine which installation option is best suited for your system. Remember to perform all
installation procedures with system power turned o to prevent possible damage.
PLACEMENT
True subwoofers operate at extremely low frequencies which are primarily omni-directional. While it is
recommended that the subwoofer be placed on the same plane as the satellite speakers, room and system
conditions often dictate otherwise. Keep in mind that frequency response and output level can be drastically
inuencedbyplacement,dependingontheacousticpropertiesofthelisteningroom.Typically,theoptimum
locationforasubwooferistuckedawayinacornerofyourlisteningroom.Thislocationwillusuallyoerthe
greatestoutputlevelsandoptimumlowfrequencyextension.Theworstlocationforasubwooferistypicallyfar
away from any walls and close to the center of your room. 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.
Caution! This subwoofer has electronics built into the cabinet. Do not place the cabinet next to sources of
heat such as furnace registers, radiators, etc. Do not place the unit near sources of excessive moisture,
such as evaporative coolers, humidiers, 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.
Regardless of where you install your Velodyne subwoofer, it must remain in an upright position (woofer facing
forward).Using,shippingorstoringthesubwooferinanyotherpositionforanextendedperiodoftimemay
result in damage to the unit not covered by warranty.
Your new Velodyne subwoofer, like any good speaker system, requires proper positioning within the listening
space to provide maximum performance. Improperly placed speakers may degrade the sound quality and
reduceyourlisteningpleasure.Dependingonthesizeandtypeoffurnishingsintheroom,perfectplacement
maynotbepossible.Findingthebestlocationwithinyourenvironmentwilllikelyrequiresomeexperimentation.
Wesuggestyouexperimentwiththelocationduringsetuptondwhatsoundsbesttoyouwhenseatedinyour
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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, line-level crossover or receiver with pre-amp level
outputs.TheSPEAKERLEVELjacksconnectdirectlytothespeakeroutputsofanyamplier,integratedamplier
orreceiver.Yourampliersectionwillnoticenoadditionalloadingeectswhenyouusetheseinputsduetotheir
very high impedance.
Important!!!
Do not use both LINE LEVEL and SPEAKER LEVEL connections simultaneously!
Volume Control
Thiscontrolallowsyoutobalancetheoutputfromthesubwoofertothemainspeakers/amplierinyoursystem.
This control should be set to achieve similar output level from both the main speakers and subwoofer when
listening to music. A good starting point for the volume control is 3 or 4 dots from minimum.
Low-pass Crossover - 40 to 120 Hz
All inputs sum the left and right channels together, with the resulting signal passing through an adjustable
low-passcrossoverbeforebeingamplied.Thecrossovercontrolallowsyoutoadjusttheupperlimitofthe
subwoofer’sfrequencyresponsefrom40to120Hz.Thesubwoofer’sresponsewillbeginrollingoabovethe
frequency you set this control to. You should set the crossover frequency to obtain a smooth and 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.
Abypassswitchisalsoprovidedifyouwishtouseanexternalcrossover.If you are not using an external
crossover, we recommend that you use the one provided within the unit for optimum performance!
Phase Adjustment - 0°/180°
Thiscontrolallowsyouto“reverse”thephaseofthesubwoofer’soutputsignal180°tocorrectforanypossible
mismatchandresultingcancellationbetweenthesubwooferandyourmainspeakers/amplier.Toadjust,simply
listen to the system with music playing. Then move the switch from one position to the other and listen for a
change in low frequency output. The correct position will have a greater amount of apparent low frequency
output.
Crossover Switch - INTERNAL X-OVER/SUBWOOFER DIRECT
This switch allows the internal crossover circuitry to be removed from the signal path. This is required in certain
installationswhichroutethesignalthroughexternalprocessorswithacrossovercircuitoftheirown,suchasthe
new digital units. Simply move the switch to SUBWOOFER DIRECT todisengagethebuilt-incrossover.Forall
other installations which do not have a separate electronic crossover, we recommend you leave the switch set
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Auto Turn on Function
With this function in the “auto” position, your subwoofer can be safely left with the main power switched on
continuously. The subwoofer will turn itself on automatically when an audio signal is present. If no signal is
present for approximately 10 minutes, the unit will switch to standby mode. While in standby mode, your
subwoofer will draw very minimal power. This function can be disabled by leaving the switch in the “on” position.
Power Switch
Themasterpowerswitchislocatedonthelowerhalfoftheunit.Thisrockerstyleswitchisthemainon/ofor
theunit.Thisswitchshouldbesettoposition1(up)foron,and0(down)foro.Iftheunitistobeleftunused
foranextendedperiodoftime,themasterpowerswitchshouldbeturnedo.
Subwoofer Outputs
The Velodyne subwoofer is designed to operate using the full range audio signal for input when using the built-
incrossover.Someprocessors/receivershavea“subwooferout”jackthatisinternallylteredanddesignedto
beusedwithaconventionalamplierandspeaker.Insomerarecases,combiningbothanexternalcrossover
and the one internal to the subwoofer may result in low output and increased noise. In these installations you
may need to bypass the internal crossover in either the processor or Velodyne subwoofer. In some installations,
simplysettingone crossovertoa higherfrequency(suchas120Hz)willrestoremaximumperformance.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 INTERNAL X-OVER/SUBWOOFER DIRECT on the rear panel of the subwoofer
and set to the SUBWOOFER DIRECT position. This will eliminate the internal crossover from the signal path.
Note:Ifnotusinganexternalcrossover,youshouldusethebuilt-incrossoverforoptimalperformance.
LINE-LEVEL CONNECTION - OPTION A
Figure1showsconnectionfromyourhometheaterreceivertotheLFEinputonthebackofyoursubwoofer.
Whenthesubwooferisinstalledinthisfashion,allofthelowfrequencyinformationfromyour“LFEOut”or
“Subwoofer Out” on the back of your receiver will pass into your Velodyne subwoofer. This connection is the
mostcommonconnectionmethodwhenusingyoursubwooferwitha5.1receiver.(Cableneeded:1monoRCA
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Figure 1. Installation Using LFE Line-Level Inputs
Note: Ifnotusinganexternalcrossover,youshouldusethebuilt-incrossoverforoptimalperformance.When
usingasinglechannelinput(suchasasurroundsoundprocessor’ssubwooferoutor LFE), the auto on/o
circuitsensitivitywillbeaected.Whenoneinputchannelisusedinsteadoftwo,theunitwillseelowersignal
levels present at the inputs. This may cause the unit to turn o when listening at low volume levels. If this
occurs, simply use a “Y” adapter (available from most dealers) to allow your processor’s single sub line to be
fed into both L&R inputs. This will make the unit turn on at lower signal levels.

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LINE-LEVEL CONNECTION - OPTION B
Figure2showsconnectionfromapre-amplier’smainoutputstotheleft andrightinputsofyour Velodyne
subwoofer. You will also need to connect a second pair of RCA cables from the outputs on the back of your
subwoofertothe inputsonthebackofyour amplier.Whenthesubwooferisinstalled inthisfashion,your
satellitespeakerswillbecrossedoverat80Hzwhichremovesthelowerbassfrequenciesfromyourexternal
amplierandspeakers,enablingthemtodoabetterjobreproducingthehigherfrequencies.Byutilizingthis
method, you will have a bi-amplied system, gaining improved power and headroom for your system. This
installationmethodisnotascommonasthemethoddescribedinFigure1.(Cablesneeded:2stereopair
of RCA cables.)
Figure 2. Installation Using Stereo Line-Level Inputs

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SPEAKER-LEVEL CONNECTIONS
Figure3showsaneasywaytoconnectyourVelodynesubwooferdirectlytoyourreceiveror
integratedamplier,ifitlacksline-leveloutputs.Youmayalsoconnectyoursatellitesdirectlyto
yourreceiveroramplieralongwiththesubwoofer.Yourreceiveroramplierwillnotnoticethe
additional load of the subwoofer due to the high input impedance.
Figure 3. Installation Using Speaker-Level Inputs
Caution!!! To avoid damage to your main amplier, 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.

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SUBWOOFER OUTPUTS
The Velodyne subwoofer 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isinternallylteredanddesignedtobeusedwithapoweredsubwoofer.Intheseinstallations,you
may bypass the internal crossover in either the processor or the Velodyne subwoofer. In some installations, it
maybebenecialtohaveasteeperultimatecrossoverslope.Todothis,youcanusebothyourprocessor’s
crossoverandtheoneinternaltotheVelodynesub.Youshouldstaggerthefrequencies,(i.e.,120Hzsub,80
Hzprocessor)forbestresults.
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 INTERNAL X-OVER/SUBWOOFER DIRECT on the rear panel of
the subwoofer and set to the SUBWOOFER DIRECT position. This will eliminate the internal crossover from
the signal path.
INTERCONNECT CABLES
When installing your new Velodyne subwoofer using the line level connections, you should always use shielded
phono cables. There are many decent cables available today, most any of which will work perfectly well. We do
recommend that you keep the length of cable as short as possible to avoid any potential noise problems.
When using speaker level connections, use a decent quality speaker cable that mates well with the connectors.
Be very careful to avoid any loose strands or frayed wires which may result in a short, which may damage
yourequipment.Cablesofextremelylargesizearetypicallynotrequired.Extremelylargegaugewiremaynot
properlytinthebindingposts,resultinginapoorconnectionandpossibleshortcircuits.

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CARE OF YOUR SUBWOOFER
Your Velodyne subwoofer does not require any regular maintenance. Normal dusting or cleaning of the surface
for appearance purposes are all that is required. We suggest you avoid any harsh detergents or chemicals when
cleaningthecabinet.Abrasives,detergents,orcleaningsolutionsmaydamagethenishonthecabinet.We
recommend using only a damp cloth to clean the cabinet.
During normal conditions, your new subwoofer may be left on continuously without any problems. The unit is
equippedwithasignal-sensingturnon/othatwillautomaticallyturnontheunitwhenasignalispresentatthe
inputsandturnotheunitafterseveralminuteswhenthereisnolongeranysignalattheinputs.Ifyouplanto
leavethesubwooferunusedforanextendedperiodoftime,werecommendthatyouturnothemasterpower
switch on the rear panel.
PROTECTION CIRCUITRY
Yournewsubwooferisequippedwithspecialprotectioncircuitrytoprovidemaximumperformancewithgreatest
reliability.
Theunitisprotectedagainst:
1) Overdrivingthespeakeroramplier
2) Overheatingtheamplier
3) Excessivedropinpowerlinevoltage
Thersttypeofprotectioncircuitrywhichpreventsoverdrivingofthespeakeroramplieroperatesconstantly
withoutbeingaudibleundermostsituations.Insomeextremesituations(sustainedhighoutputlevelssuchas
pro sound usage), the unit may shut down momentarily. This indicates the thermal or under-voltage protection
circuitryhasengaged.Ifthisshouldhappen,youshouldreducethevolumesettingorshuttheunitountil
normaloperatingconditionsreturn.Youmayalsowanttoplugtheunitintoadierentwalloutlet,asdropping
power line voltage will be most noticeable under strenuous conditions and may result in the unit shutting down
intermittently.

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE
Before seeking service for your amplier 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
amplier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ountiloperatingparametersreturntonormal.
Undermoreseriousconditions,theunitmayshutocompletely.Normaloperationshouldreturnuponcooling,
butyoumayberequiredtoturnthepoweroandthenonagaintoresettheunit.
Thefollowingconditionsrequireservicebyaqualied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 a Velodyne MiniVee Subwoofer System!

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SPECIFICATIONS
Specications MiniVee MiniVee 10
Driver 8” forward firing
(6.5” piston diameter)
10” forward firing
(8” piston diameter)
Amplifier (Class D) 2000 watts Dynamic
1000 watts RMS Power
2000 watts Dynamic
1000 watts RMS power
High-Pass Crossover 80 Hz (6 dB/octave) 80 Hz (6 dB/octave)
Low Pass Crossover 40 Hz-120 Hz
12 dB octave initial, 48 dB octave ultimate
40 Hz-120 Hz
12 dB octave initial, 48 dB octave ultimate
Frequency Response 28-120 Hz (+/-3 dB) 24 - 120 Hz (+/-3 dB)
Harmonic Distortion <5% (typical) <5% (typical)
Magnet Structure 204 oz. 12.7 lbs) 346 oz. (21.6 lbs)
Voice Coil 2.5” Dual Layer inner/outer wind 3” Dual Layer inner/outer wind
Inputs Line and Speaker Level Line and Speaker Level
Outputs Line-level, 80 Hz up Line-level, 80 Hz up
Phase 0° or 180° 0° or 180°
Video Shielded No No
Dimensions (H/W/D) (includes grille) 10.9” x 10.4” x 12.8”
(27.7 x 26.4 x 32.5 cm)
12.9” x 12.4” x 14.5”
(32.8 x 31.5 x 36.8 cm)
Cabinet Sealed enclosure Sealed enclosure
Warranty (parts/labor) Three years (electronics)
Five years (drivers)
Three years (electronics)
Five years (drivers)
Shipping Weight (approx) 33 lbs. (15 Kgs) 45 lbs. (20 Kgs)
Specications are subject to change without notice.

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VELODYNE PRODUCTS
115 -120V
DD®Series
DD-10
DD-12
DD-15
DD-18
Digital Drive 1812 Signature Edition
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
MicroVee™
MiniVee®
MiniVee®10
Optimum Series
Optimum-8
Optimum-10
Optimum-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
220 - 240V
DD®Series
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
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

FOR YOUR RECORDS
DATE/PLACEOFPURCHASE: PRODUCTMODEL: PRODUCTSERIALNUMBER:
NOTE:Ifyouneedtole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.com/warranty-subwoofers
The warranty information indicated above refers to products purchased in the United States and Canada only.
If you purchased your product outside of the United States or Canada, please consult your local authorized
Velodyne dealer for warranty registration and information.

Velodyne Acoustics, Inc.
345 Digital Drive
MorganHill,CA95037
www.velodyne.com
408.465.2800 voice
408.779.9227fax
408.779.9208servicefax
ServiceE-mail:[email protected]
ProductE-mail:[email protected]
TechnicalE-mail:[email protected]
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