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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 lighting flash with arrowhead symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
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. Prior to Installation Please unpack the system carefully. Remove all staples used to seal the carton as they can scratch the cabinet.
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DIRECT 40 Hz VOLUME DLS-R Series DOWN ACTIVE AUTO ON/OFF SERIAL # P/N 89-0069 DLS-3500R INACTIVE P/N 89-0070 DLS-3750R P/N 89-0080 DLS-4000R P/N 89-0081 DLS-5000R VELODYNE ACOUSTICS, INC. OUTPUT WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Rear Panel Connections Figure 1 shows the connections on the rear panel of the DLS-R. Following are brief descriptions of the connections described in Figure 1. More detail on these connections can be found on the next page. (1) LOW-PASS CROSSOVER Use this knob to select the high-frequency range at which you wish to cut off the signal to the subwoofer.
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(6) HIGH PASS CROSSOVER Switch This switch selects the frequency for the high pass crossover. This crossover is functional on both line and speaker-level outputs. Smaller speakers with limited low frequency output may perform better using the higher 100 Hz setting that will reduce the low frequencies sent to them.
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A Word About Your Receiver’s Crossover and the DLS-R Crossover Your Velodyne DLS-R subwoofer is designed to operate using the full range audio signal for input when using the built-in crossover (controlled by the dial on the back panel). Many home theater ®...
Velodyne subwoofer. In some cases, you may want to use BOTH crossovers. 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 subwoofer, 80 Hz processor) for best results.
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Avoid these locations when possible. When using a pair of Velodyne subwoofers in stereo, it is preferable to place each subwoofer near the satellite of the same channel.
Usage This section addresses day-to-day usage of your DLS-R subwoofer. Remote Control Figure 2 shows the remote control, enabling you to easily choose whatever listening mode you desire. Figure 2. Remote Display POWER This button forces your DLS-R unit into standby mode. The woofer will not play and the LED will turn off.
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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 light will blink according to the following schedule: 0 degrees 1 blink 90 degrees 2 blinks...
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Jazz – Classical: The tightest, cleanest, lowest distortion bass. Games: Maximum loudness available for the im- pact of video games. The following table indicates musical style and which preset is recommended for it. MUSICAL STYLE SUGGESTED PRESET Action Adventure Movies Movies Country –...
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 cabinet or circuitry is physically damaged. Thank You for Purchasing a Velodyne!
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VELODYNE ACOUSTICS, Inc. (“VELODYNE”) warrants all powered subwoofers for a period of two 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...
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“Not only was the little Velodyne the best small sub I’ve ever used, it was one of the very best subs I’ve used.” -John Potis SoundStage!, April 2002 Other Velodyne Subwoofer Products: DPS Series DLS-R Series DPS-10 DLS-3500R DPS-12 DLS-3750R...