background image

DSP-Controlled Home Theater Subwoofer
CHT-8R
CHT-10R
CHT-12R
CHT-15R

SERIES

USER’S MANUAL

Summary of Contents for CHT-10R

Page 1: ...DSP Controlled Home Theater Subwoofer CHT 8R CHT 10R CHT 12R CHT 15R SERIES USER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...oosing a Velodyne Our passion for high performance low distortion bass is the driving force behind our worldwide reputation in audio and technical innovation We are pleased to bring the Velodyne sound experience to your home ...

Page 3: ...www velodyne com CHT Q Series User s Manual i ...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...BLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations 1 Installation 2 Rear Panel Connections 4 Rear Panel Connections Detailed Explanation 6 Interconnect Cables 8 Usage 9 Care of Your Subwoofer 13 Troubleshooting and Service 13 Specifications 14 Other Velodyne Products 15 ...

Page 6: ......

Page 7: ... packaging materials for future use Record the serial number in the space provided on the warranty card for future reference Product Features DSP controlled Four selectable presets for customized listening mode Night mode setting Mute control Built in 160 watt RMS power amplifier CHT 8R Built in 185 watt RMS power amplifier CHT 10R Built in 200 watt RMS power amplifier CHT 12R Built in 1000 watt R...

Page 8: ...stem provides for a number of installation options Read all the installation information below in order to determine which installation option is best for your system Remember to perform all installation procedures with system power turned off Figure 1 CHT R Rear Panel Connections ...

Page 9: ...www velodyne com CHT R Series User s Manual 3 Figure 2 CHT 15R Rear Panel Connections ...

Page 10: ...s pauses then blinks 6 times this means that the volume is set at 36 The volume range is from 1 to 99 Note Volume is also controllable by using the supplied remote when defaults are restored The de fault is 35 out of 100 WARNING Some manufacturers preset their receivers with the Sub Out channel signal at a minimum level It is very important to verify that your receiver Sub Out channel is set to th...

Page 11: ...ts 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 Larger speakers with greater low frequency output may be able to handle the 80 Hz setting without strain 7 SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT Terminal...

Page 12: ...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 Subwoofer Direct Subwoofer Direct is a setting on the low pass crossover knob and will allow frequencies up to 200 Hz into the subwoofer...

Page 13: ...oofer 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 To bypass the subwoofer s internal crossover when the unit is being fed a low pass signal from another crossover simply locate the knob marked LOW PASS CROSSOV...

Page 14: ... and system conditions often dictate otherwise Keep in mind that frequency response and output level can be drastically influenced by placement depending on the acoustic properties of your listening room Typically the optimum location for a subwoofer is in a front corner of your listening room This location will usually offer the greatest output levels and optimum low frequency extension The worst...

Page 15: ...mode until the POWER button is pressed again To fully deactivate i e power down the unit turn off the power switch on the back panel MUTE This button mutes the subwoofer The light on the subwoofer will blink slowly if the unit is muted To unmute the subwoofer press the MUTE button again PHASE These buttons allow you to optimize the subwoofer performance for the location andyour listening position ...

Page 16: ...then blinks 6 times this means that the volume is set at 36 The volume range is from 1 to 99 Note The volume can also be adjusted via the buttons on the back panel of the subwoofer These buttons have the same effect as pressing the up and down volume buttons on your remote WARNING Some manufacturers preset their receivers with the Sub Out channel signal at a minimum level It is very important to v...

Page 17: ... Rock Alternative Rock Jazz Classical Blues Jazz Classical Broadway and Vocalists Jazz Classical Children s Music Jazz Classical Christian and Gospel Jazz Classical Classic Rock R B Rock Classical Jazz Classical Dance and DJ R B Rock Hard Rock Heavy Metal R B Rock Latin Music R B Rock Miscellaneous Jazz Classical Movies Non Action Adventure Jazz Classical New Age Jazz Classical Opera and Vocal Jaz...

Page 18: ... Classical Reference 24 Hz N A N A N A Games 34 Hz 62 4 dB 4 dB RESTORE DEFAULTS This feature allows you to restore default settings for your CHT R Subwoofer By pressing Presets in EXACTLY the following order on the remote the unit s power light will blink three times indicating that you have restored defaults 1 Movies 2 R B Rock 3 Jazz Classical 4 Games 5 Games 6 Jazz Classical 7 R B Rock 8 Movie...

Page 19: ...power switch on 3 Is unit receiving an input signal from your source 4 Have all controls on subwoofer volume crossover phase etc been properly set 5 If unit has been running at high levels one of the protection circuits may be engaged Has the built in amplifier overheated 6 Has the power button been depressed on the remote 7 Is the remote non responsive We recommend replacing the batteries in the ...

Page 20: ... Class A B Class D for CHT 15R 350 watts Dynamic 160 watts RMS power 375 watts Dynamic 185 watts RMS power 400 watts Dynamic 200 watts RMS power 1000 watts Dynamic 1000 watts RMS power Woofer 8 forward firing 10 forward firing 12 forward firing 15 forward firing Magnet 40 oz 40 oz 55 oz 70 oz Voice Coil 2 two layer copper 2 two layer copper 2 two layer copper 2 two layer copper Input Line level an...

Page 21: ...ee SMS 1 SPL R Series SPL 800R SPL 1000R SPL 1200R SPL 1500R SubContractor Series SC 1250 SC 8 SC 10 SC 12 SC 15 SC IW SC IF IC VRP Series VRP 1000 VRP 1200 VX Series VX 10 230V 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 SMS 1 SPL 800i SPL R Series SPL 800R SPL 1000R SPL 1200R SPL 1500R SubContractor Series SC 1250 SC 8 SC 10 ...

Page 22: ... 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 C...

Page 23: ......

Page 24: ...ital Drive Morgan Hill CA 95037 www velodyne com 408 465 2800 voice 408 779 9227 fax 408 779 9208 service fax Service E mail service velodyne com Product E mail help velodyne com Technical E mail techhelp velodyne com 63CHT R_RevC_MAY2012 ...

Reviews: