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SERIES

Remote Controlled

Home Theater Subwoofers
CHT- 8Q
CHT-10Q
CHT-12Q
CHT-15Q

USER’S MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for CHT- 8Q

Page 1: ...SERIES Remote Controlled Home Theater Subwoofers CHT 8Q CHT 10Q CHT 12Q CHT 15Q 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 ...

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Page 5: ...NTS Congratulations 1 Installation 3 Front Panel 5 Rear Panel Connections 6 Crossovers 9 Interconnect Cables 12 Usage 12 Restoring Defaults 15 Care of Your Subwoofer 15 Protection Circuitry 15 Troubleshooting and Service 16 Specifications 17 Velodyne Products 18 ...

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Page 7: ... 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 19 for future reference Product Features DSP controlled Front mounted 8 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 RM...

Page 8: ...ing a pair of Velodyne subwoofers in stereo it is preferable to feed 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 the best location within your environment will likely require some experimentation We suggest you experiment with the location duri...

Page 9: ...ain speakers and subwoofer when listening to music The default volume setting is 30 on a 1 80 scale 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 the same output level as your front right and left channels Refer to your receiver manual for the individual channel level ...

Page 10: ...Function The subwoofer will turn itself on automatically when an audio signal is present If no signal is present for approximately eight minutes the unit will switch to standby mode blank LED While in standby mode your subwoofer will draw very minimal power Your sub is shipped in the Always On position In order to activate the circuit change the switch to Stand by Warning If the Sub Out channel si...

Page 11: ...ptions of the controls and connections described in Figure 1 1 REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR IR sensor window receives a signal from the included remote control 2 LED READOUT 2 5 digit eight segment LED readout displays volume phase and Auto EQ 3 MIC JACK Connector for the supplied microphone to use during the Auto EQ process ...

Page 12: ... 10Q and CHT 12Q Following are brief descriptions of the controls and connections described in Figures 2 and 4 and 5 More detail of these connections can be found below 1 SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT Terminals Connect these input terminals to the speaker output terminals of your amplifier or receiver If you use this method of connection when you go to the receiver speaker set up menu make sure you select t...

Page 13: ...es and always on operation 6 VOLUME Control This control allows you to balance the output from the subwoofer to the main speakers in your system This control should be set to achieve similar volume level from between both the main speakers and subwoofer When pressing volume up or down set the level while watching the LED display for reference Note Volume is also controllable by using the supplied ...

Page 14: ... 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 s...

Page 15: ...allations it may be beneficial to use BOTH the Velodyne crossover and the receiver processor crossover resulting in a steeper ultimate crossover slope 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 crossover in either the processor or your CHT Q subwoofer or...

Page 16: ...www velodyne com 10 CHT Q Series User s Manual Figure 4 Line Level Subwoofer Connection Diagram FRONT REAR AMPLIFIER SUBWOOFER OUTPUT JACK ...

Page 17: ...www velodyne com CHT Q Series User s Manual 11 Figure 5 Line Level Subwoofer Connection Diagram FRONT REAR AMPLIFIER SUBWOOFER OUTPUT JACK FRONT LEFT SPEAKER FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER ...

Page 18: ...l MUTE This button mutes the subwoofer s output The LED on the sub will show 00 if the unit is muted To unmute the subwoofer press the MUTE button again and the original volume setting shows on the LED EQ This button automatically equalizes the subwoofer s output so that it sounds best for its position in the room To use this feature remove the grille and plug the supplied microphone into the Mic ...

Page 19: ...me 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 the same output level as your front right and left channels Refer to your receiver manual for the individual channel level adjustment procedure If your receiver Sub Out channel is set too low the subwoofer may appear to have a weak o...

Page 20: ...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 Jazz Classical R B R B Rock Rap and Hip Hop R B Rock Soundtracks R B Rock or Jazz Classical Video Games Games Each preset has its own characteristics with respect to subsonic filter volume differential and a equalization ...

Page 21: ...en cleaning the cabinet Abrasives detergents or cleaning solutions may damage the finish 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 Using the Auto on off function the unit will automatically turn on the unit when a signal is present at the inputs and turn off after several min...

Page 22: ...n 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 off until operating parameters return to normal Under more serious conditions the unit may shut off completely Normal operation should return upon cooling but you may be required to turn the power off ...

Page 23: ... Fixed at 120 Hz high pass Low Pass Crossover 40 120 Hz adjustable 12 dB octave 24 dB ultimate 40 120 Hz adjustable 12 dB octave 24 dB ultimate 40 120 Hz adjustable 12 dB octave 24 dB ultimate 40 120 Hz adjustable 12 dB octave 24 dB ultimate Outputs Line level Line level Line level Line level Input Gold plated line level Gold plated line level Gold plated line level Gold plated line level Digital ...

Page 24: ...ptimum 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...

Page 25: ... 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 26: ...ive Morgan Hill CA 95037 www velodyne com SERIES 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 QR_RevC_MAY2012 ...

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