Velodyne WIC-10 - User manual

USER’S MANUAL
Wi-Connect
Wireless Subwoofer
WiC-10

SAFETY NOTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SET UP
Place Subwoofer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Placement Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connect Wireless Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Select Receiver Options for Optimal Subwoofer Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connect Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Select Wireless Broadcast Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Wireless Broadcast Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjust Subwoofer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Use the Subwoofer’s LFE Input (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hang the Wireless Transmitter on a Wall (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
FEATURES
Protection Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
MAINTAIN
Protect Subwoofer from Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Clean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Troubleshoot...........................................................................................9
Packaging.............................................................................................10
Service...............................................................................................10
RESOURCES
Specifications..........................................................................................10
RegulatoryInformation...................................................................................11
USA..................................................................................................11
FCCComplianceStatement...............................................................................11
FCC Warning ..........................................................................................11
Canada...............................................................................................11
EuropeanUnion(EU)DeclarationofConformity...............................................................11
CEmarkforClassBITE .................................................................................12
RadioFrequencyExposureRequirements....................................................................12
ListenResponsibly......................................................................................12
LegalNotice...........................................................................................12
SubwooferRecycling ....................................................................................12
Trademarks............................................................................................12
Warranty..............................................................................................12
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SAFETY NOTICES
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. HEAT — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products that
produce heat.
10. 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.
11. 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.
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12. 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.
13. CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
14. NONUSE PERIODS — The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
15. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled onto the enclosure.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
20. ATTACHMENTS — Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.
21. VOLTAGE — Insure that the subwoofer is only connected to the rated source voltage. Do not connect the 120-volt version to 230-volts or
vice-versa. This will result in damage to the product and possible injury to the user.
CAUTION: To prevent electrical shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully inserted.
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SET UP
Place Subwoofer
1. Before you remove the subwoofer from the box, place the box near where you want to place the subwoofer in your room. If you’ve already
unpacked the subwoofer, move the subwoofer to where you want it in the room. See diagram below.
Follow these general guides:
•Put the subwoofer in a room corner (loudest) or within a few feet of a wall (smoothest).
•Avoid locations far away from a wall and close to the room center.
• Face the grille towards the room’s main seating location.
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Make sure:
•You can get to the connections on the rear of the subwoofer
•The included 6’ power cord for the subwoofer can safely reach a power outlet
•The audio cable supplied by you can reach from the subwoofer to the audio system receiver outputs.
Later you can fine tune the location of your subwoofer for your listening preferences, move the subwoofer to different spots and listen to the
audio output until you determine the location you want for the subwoofer.
2. Go to the Box Contents section next.
Placement Cautions
PLACE THE SUBWOOFER CABINET ON A STABLE, FLAT AND LEVEL SURFACE. An uneven or unstable surface can cause the
subwoofer to tip over and cause injury or be damaged. Protruding objects from the surface or an uneven surface could cause damage
to the speaker cone on the bottom of the cabinet.
DO NOT CREATE A TRIP HAZARD WITH THE POWER CORDS. Route power cables so that they cannot be tripped on by persons walking
in the room.
DO NOT BLOCK THE SOUND PORT. The sound port is located in the back of the cabinet above the cable connection sockets.
PLACE THE SUBWOOFER ON THE FLOOR. If the subwoofer is placed on a stand, bracket, tripod, table or similar device, it could fall
or be knock over causing injury to persons or damage to the subwoofer and other items.
KEEP THE SUBWOOFER IN ITS UPRIGHT POSITION.
Box Contents
Now that you’ve unpacked the subwoofer, make sure you have unpacked the following accessories
•Subwoofer
•6’ Subwoofer power cord
• Wireless transmitter
• Wireless transmitter 5V DC power adaptor
•Transmitter mounting fasteners (2)
•Manual
If any accessories are missing or damaged, contact the retailer where you purchased this subwoofer.
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Wireless Transmitter
--------- REDRAW PER VELODYNETRANSMITTER INPUTS --------
1. INPUT L and R: Inputs for connecting to the receiver’s RCA outputs. INPUT LFE: Input for connecting to the receiver’s LFE output.
2. CHANNEL: Selection switch for choosing broadcast frequency.This CHANNEL selection must match the CHANNEL selection
on the subwoofer.
3. 5V DC Power adaptor socket.
4. Blue LED that indicates transmitter is active.
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Transmitter inputs drawing here

Subwoofer Cabinet Back
--------- REDRAW PER VELODYNE CONNECTIONS and CONTROLS --------
1. VOLUME: Adjust subwoofer volume.
2. ACTIVE: Green when ON/ACTIVE and red when ON/STANDBY. Goes to STANDY if no audio signal for 8 minutes.
3. CHANNEL: Selection switch for choosing broadcast frequency. This CHANNEL selection must match CHANNEL selection
on the transmitter.
4. POWER: Switch power ON and OFF.
5. LOW-PASS CROSSOVER: Select the upper frequency to cut-off the audio signal to the subwoofer output.
6. PHASE: Invert the phase of the subwoofer if it better blends with the satellite sepeakers.
7. LFE INPUT: Optional wired connection to receiver.
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Transmitter inputs drawing here

Connect Wireless Transmitter
1. Use the included RCA cable to connect the wireless transmitter’s LFE input to your receiver’s LFE or SUB output or the wireless
transmitter’s L and R inputs to your receiver’s L and R outputs.
2. Plug the wireless transmitter 5V DC power adaptor into the back of the wireless transmitter. Plug the other end of the adaptor into
a power outlet.
3. Go to the Select Receiver Options for Optimal Subwoofer Performance instructions next.
NOTE: The subwoofer must be within 50 feet (15 meters) from its transmitter.
SETUP #1: MOST COMMON with RECEIVER LFE/SUB OUTPUT
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Receiver inputs drawing here

SETUP #2: MOST COMMON with NO RECEIVER LFE/SUB OUTPUT
Select Receiver Options for Optimal Subwoofer Performance
It is important that the audio system’s existing receiver is set up correctly to work in concert with the subwoofer.To set up the receiver refer to
its instruction manual and:
If the receiver has a subwoofer or LFE output and you want to use it as the input to your subwoofer (most common case):
NOTE: This setup uses the receiver’s, not the subwoofer’s, low-pass crossover frequency filter.
1. Select that you have a subwoofer.
2. Select the number of speakers.
3. Select the speaker size as SMALL.
4. If the crossover frequency option is available, double your main speakers specified low frequency response value and select the result
as the crossover frequency. If you don’t know the low frequency response value, use 80 Hz.
5. Adjust the LFE /SUB output level to 0 dB.
6. Go to the Connect Subwoofer instructions next.
If the receiver has a subwoofer or LFE output, but you want to use its unfiltered/full frequency range L and R output channels as inputs to the
subwoofer (uncommon case):
NOTE: This setup uses the subwoofer’s, not the receiver’s, lowpass crossover frequency filter.
1. Select that you have NO subwoofer.
2. Select the number of speakers.
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No Receiver inputs drawing here