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Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne eq-Max subwoofer.  This system represents the state-of-the-art in low frequency
reproduction.  Read and follow the instructions below to ensure safe and proper system operation.  

Note:

Do not leave unit in direct sunlight or use in high humidity environments!!! 

Warning! 

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the 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. 

Prior to installation: 

Please unpack the system carefully. Use caution when lifting or moving to avoid injury. Please save the carton and all packaging materials for
future use. Record the serial number in the space provided on page 20 for future reference.  

Product Features 

• DSP-controlled
• Front mounted 7-segment leD display
• one-touch, 5-band graphic equalizer with microphone included
• 4 selectable presets for customized listening mode
• Night-mode setting
• Mute control
• built-in 180 watt (RMS) power amplifier (eq-Max8)
• built-in 195 watt (RMS) power amplifier (eq-Max10)
• built-in 225 watt (RMS) power amplifier (eq-Max12)
• built-in 750 watt (RMS) power amplifier (eq-Max15)
• Adjustable (40 to 135 Hz) low-pass crossover with Subwoofer Direct setting 
• Speaker-level inputs
• line-level inputs
• Signal sensing auto turn on/off with bypass option
• Variable volume control with digital leD readout
• Selectable phase control (0, 90, 180, or 270 degrees)
• Dual staggered low-pass crossover; 12 db/octave initial, 24 db/octave ultimate 
• Anti-clipping circuit
• over excursion protection
• Downward-firing port design

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EQ-Max  User’s  Manual

CONGRATULATIONS

Summary of Contents for EQ-Max8

Page 1: ...SET UP U S E R S M A N U A L EQ Max Remote Controlled Home Theater Subwoofers EQ Max8 EQ Max10 EQ Max12 EQ Max15...

Page 2: ...lecting our product Get ready to experience the highest quality and amazing low distortion bass that Velodyne is world famous for Relax as you enhance your home entertainment experience with our easy...

Page 3: ...stallation Front Panel Rear Panel Connections Crossovers Interconnect Cables Usage M A I N TA I N Restoring Defaults Clean Service Troubleshoot Protection Circuitry Specifications Warranty 1 3 4 6 7 1...

Page 4: ...roduct 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...

Page 5: ...duct 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 wha...

Page 6: ...ll packaging materials for future use Record the serial number in the space provided on page 20 for future reference Product Features DSP controlled Front mounted 7 segment leD display one touch 5 ban...

Page 7: ...each subwoofer with one channel and place each subwoofer near the satellite of the same channel Depending on the size and type of furnishings in the room perfect placement may not be possible Finding...

Page 8: ...t may sound noisy or distorted and the Auto on off feature may not operate properly Low pass Crossover 40 to 135 Hz All inputs sum the left and right channels together with the resulting signal passin...

Page 9: ...nsor IR sensor window receives a signal from the included remote control 2 led readout 2 5 digit seven segment leD readout displays volume phase and Auto eq status 3 miC JaCK Connector for the supplie...

Page 10: ...figure 2 eQ Max8 eQ Max10 and eQ Max12 rear Panel Connections 7 EQ Max User s Manual REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 2 4 5 6 7 1 3...

Page 11: ...figure 3 eQ MaX15 rear Panel Connections 8 EQ Max User s Manual REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS DETAILED EXPLANATION 2 4 5 6 7 1 3...

Page 12: ...signal fed from these connectors is rolled off below 120 Hz line input lfe Connect these jacks to the lINe oUT preamp output lFe output or subwoofer output jacks of your receiver processor If using th...

Page 13: ...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 70 Hz Subwoofer Direct Subwoofer Direct is a settin...

Page 14: ...figure 4 line level subwoofer Connection Diagram 11 EQ Max User s Manual CROSSOVERS FRONT REAR AMPLIFIER SUBWOOFER OUTPUT JACK...

Page 15: ...el subwoofer Connection Diagram Note Connecting main speakers to the rear panel of the sub is optional 12 EQ Max User s Manual CROSSOVERS FRONT REAR AMPLIFIER SUBWOOFER OUTPUT JA CK FRONT LEFT SPEAKER...

Page 16: ...the remote for about 2 3 seconds The subwoofer emits approximately 12 sweep tones that span the frequencies between 20 and 150 Hz The leD displays AU during the Auto eq process After the sweeps are c...

Page 17: ...y appear to have a weak output it may sound noisy or distorted and the Auto On Off feature may not operate properly Note The volume can also be adjusted via the buttons on the back panel of the subwoo...

Page 18: ...b Rock latin Music R b Rock Miscellaneous jazz Classical Movies Non Action Adventure jazz Classical New Age jazz Classical opera and Vocal jazz Classical R b R b Rock Rap and Hip Hop R b Rock Soundtr...

Page 19: ...amps Do NoT PUSH objeCTS oF ANy KIND into the subwoofer Do NoT PlACe bURNING CANDleS INCeNSe oR SMoKING PRoDUCTS oN ToP oF oR NeAR THe SUbWooFeR Do NoT PlACe A lAPToP CoMPUTeR oN ToP oF THe SUbWooFeR...

Page 20: ...but you may be required to turn the power off and then on again to reset the unit IF THe bASS DoeSN T SoUND loUD eNoUGH To yoU 1 Increase the subwoofer s VolUMe level 2 Increase the receiver s lFe or...

Page 21: ...if sound levels exceed 85 db Refer to the oSHA website for more information and updated recommendations about sound levels and hearing damage www osha gov dts osta otm noise standards_more html Legal...

Page 22: ...level Gold plated line level Gold plated line level Gold plated line level nickel plated speaker level nickel plated speaker level nickel plated speaker level nickel plated speaker level outputs Gold...

Page 23: ...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 prod...

Page 24: ...345 Digital Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 408 465 2800 voice 408 779 9227 fax 408 779 9208 service fax www velodyne com Service e mail service velodyne com General e mail help velodyne com 63 EQMAX Subwo...

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