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Velodyne SUBCONTRACTOR SC-600 Amplifier User Manual

Summary of SUBCONTRACTOR SC-600 Amplifier

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    Sc-600 amplifier subcontractor ™ series u s e r ’ s m a n u a l s c - 6 0 0 a m p l i f i e r, s c - 6 0 0 i w, s c - 6 0 0 i f / i c s u b w o o f e r s.

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    I . W w w . V e l o d y n e . C o m sc-600 amplifier user’s manual caution! Important safety instructions 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 lightning flash with arrowhead ...

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    Ii . W w w . V e l o d y n e . C o m sc-600 amplifier user’s manual congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 product features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Congr atulations 1 . W w w . V e l o d y n e . C o m sc-600 amplifier user’s manual congratulations on your purchase of a velodyne subcontractor series (sc) 600 amplifier and subwoofer. This system represents the state-of-the-art in low frequency reproduction. Read and follow the instructions below ...

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    2 . W w w . V e l o d y n e . C o m sc-600 amplifier user’s manual s c - 6 0 0 i w, s c - 6 0 0 i f / i c s u b w o o f e r s sc-600 iw (in-wall): - two high excursion 6.5” active drivers, two 12.5” x 3” oval passive radiators with ribbed rubber surround - high-excursion rubber surround - 2” dual la...

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    F r o n t p a n e l c o n t r o l s a n d d i s p l ay s f r o n t p a n e l c o n t r o l s a n d d i s p l ay s figure 1: front panel connections of the sc-600 amplifier. Following are brief descriptions of the controls described in figure 1. More detail on these controls can be found in the next ...

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    4 . W w w . V e l o d y n e . C o m sc-600 amplifier user’s manual (6) led numeric indicator this led supplies information on volume, crossover, woofer type, and other information. The light button on the remote deactivates this display. Upon startup, the display shows the model of subwoofer the sc-...

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    5 . W w w . V e l o d y n e . C o m sc-600 amplifier user’s manual option 1 figure 2a: mono (lfe) line-level connection. Option 2 figure 2b: stereo line-level connection. Line-level subwoofer signal from source (lfe) note: a “y” connector can be used as an option. Stereo line-level input from source...

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    6 . W w w . V e l o d y n e . C o m sc-600 amplifier user’s manual (11) ir input an ir repeater can be connected to this mini-jack. (12) 12v trigger when this mini-jack is connected, the unit remains in power-off mode until 12 volts is supplied across the two leads. Polarity is irrelevant. (13) rs-2...

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    7 . W w w . V e l o d y n e . C o m sc-600 amplifier user’s manual figure 3: speaker-level connection. (17) subwoofer connection terminals connect the output terminals to the subwoofer being controlled by the sc-600 amplifier. Only connect one subwoofer to the red/black pair of subwoofer output term...

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    8 . W w w . V e l o d y n e . C o m sc-600 amplifier user’s manual the sc-600 amplifier is equipped with both speaker-level and line-level inputs. Use the rca/phono type “input” jacks when connecting from a pre-amp, signal processor, or line-level crossover. The “speaker level input” jacks connect d...

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    9 . W w w . V e l o d y n e . C o m sc-600 amplifier user’s manual in these installations, you may want to bypass the crossover in either the processor or the velodyne sc-600 amplifier as described above. However, in some cases you may want to use both crossovers. If you choose to do this you should...

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    10 . W w w . V e l o d y n e . C o m sc-600 amplifier user’s manual your sc-600 amplifier can control the velodyne sc-600 series subwoofers as well as generic passive subwoofers. Special internal software settings are designed to maximize performance and reliability depending on the model of subwoof...

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    This section addresses day-to-day usage of your sc-600 amplifier. R e m o t e c o n t r o l the features of the sc-600 remote control are listed below. • power — this button forces your sc-600 amplifier unit into standby mode. The power led turns amber, the numeric led shuts off, and the amplifier p...

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    12 . W w w . V e l o d y n e . C o m sc-600 amplifier user’s manual 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 ch...

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    13 . W w w . V e l o d y n e . C o m sc-600 amplifier user’s manual the following table indicates musical style and which preset is recommended for it. Musical style suggested preset action adventure movies movies country – rock r&b – rock country – soft jazz – classical folk jazz – classical indie ...

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    14 . W w w . V e l o d y n e . C o m sc-600 amplifier user’s manual r es toring defaults care of your amplifier and subwoofer there is a feature that allows you to restore default settings for your sc-600 amplifier. By pressing presets in exactly the following order on the remote, the unit’s power l...

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    15 . W w w . V e l o d y n e . C o m sc-600 amplifier user’s manual before seeking service for your amplifier or subwoofer, please re-check all systems. Following is a simple troubleshooting guide to assist you. 1. Verify that the unit is plugged in and power outlet used is active. 2. Is the power s...

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    16 w w w . V e l o d y n e . C o m sc-600 amplifier user’s manual specifications sc-600 iw (in-wall) sc-600 if/ic (in-floor/in-ceiling) woofer: two 6.5" active drivers two 12.5" x 3" passive radiators 12" (9.7" piston diameter) subwoofer frequency response: (+/-3 db) 37-120hz 25-120hz harmonic disto...

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    17 . W w w . V e l o d y n e . C o m sc-600 amplifier user’s manual appendix a: rs-232 serial overview and commands i n t r o d u c t i o n this document outlines velodyne’s subcontractor (sc) rs-232 protocol specification. This protocol indicates how sc products receive run-time commands from devic...

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    18 . W w w . V e l o d y n e . C o m sc-600 amplifier user’s manual rs232 commands activity command acceptable example(s) comments format n values volume control #vonn$, 00 – 80 #vo25$, sets volume to a value, #vo+$, #vo+$, increments volume up #vo-$, #vo-$, or down, or requests #vo?$ #vo?$ current ...

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    19 . W w w . V e l o d y n e . C o m sc-600 amplifier user’s manual velodyne products minivee ® minivee ® 10 optimum series optimum-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-600 iw sc-600 if/ic vx series vx-10 ® dd series dd-10 dd-12 ...

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    20 . W w w . V e l o d y n e . C o m sc-600 amplifier user’s manual limited warranty - u.S. And canada only velodyne acoustics, inc. (“velodyne”) warrants all electronics for a period of three years, drivers for a period of five years, and full range speakers for a period of five years. All velodyne...

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    . W w w . V e l o d y n e . C o m velodyne acoustics, inc. 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 product e-mail: help@velodyne.Com technical e-mail: techhelp@velodyne.Com 63-sc600 rev...