Velodyne DIGITAL DRIVEPLUS DD-15+ User Manual - Prepare For Installation
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PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION
your new Velodyne subwoofer provides for a number of installation options. Read all the installation information
below in order to determine which installation option is best suited for your system. Remember to perform all
installationprocedureswithsystempowerturnedofftopreventpossibledamage.
PLACEMENT
True subwoofers operate at extremely low frequencies which are primarily omni-directional. While it is
recommended that the subwoofer be placed on the same plane as the satellite speakers, room and system
conditions often dictate otherwise. Keep in mind that frequency response and output level can be drastically
influencedbyplacement,dependingontheacousticpropertiesofthelisteningroom.Typically,theoptimum
locationforasubwooferistuckedawayinacornerofyourlisteningroom.Thislocationwillusuallyofferthe
greatestoutputlevelsandoptimumlowfrequencyextension.Theworstlocationforasubwooferistypicallyfar
away from any walls and close to the center of your room. Avoid these locations when possible. when using
a pair of Velodyne subwoofers in stereo, it is preferable to place each subwoofer by the satellite of the same
channel.
Caution! This subwoofer has electronics built into the cabinet. Do not place the cabinet next to sources of
heat such as furnace registers, radiators, etc. Do not place the unit near sources of excessive moisture, such as
evaporative coolers, humidifiers, etc. The power cord should be routed in such a way that it will not be walked
on, pinched or compressed in any way that could result in damaging the insulation or wire.
RegardlessofwhereyouinstallyourVelodynesubwoofer,itmustremaininanuprightposition(wooferfacing
forward).Using,shippingorstoringthesubwooferinanyotherpositionforanextendedperiodoftimemay
result in damage to the unit not covered by warranty.
your new Velodyne subwoofer, like any good speaker system, requires proper positioning within the listening
space to provide maximum performance. Improperly placed speakers may degrade the sound quality and
reduceyourlisteningpleasure.Dependingonthesizeandtypeoffurnishingsintheroom,perfectplacement
maynotbepossible.Findingthebestlocationwithinyourenvironmentwilllikelyrequiresomeexperimentation.
Wesuggestyouexperimentwiththelocationduringsetuptofindwhatsoundsbesttoyouwhenseatedinyour
typical listening position.