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Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Step 1: Unpack Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Step 2: Set Up WiConnect System Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Step 3: Mount WiConnect System Transmitter to Wall (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Step 4: Set Audio Receiver Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Audio Receiver Option #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Audio Receiver Option #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Audio Receiver Option #3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Step 5: Place/Connect Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Subwoofer Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connect Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Step 6: Run Auto-EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Step 7: Set the Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Subwoofer Controls/Connections/Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Low-pass Crossover - 40 to 135 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Subwoofer Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Receiver/Processor Subwoofer Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Alternate Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Line-Level Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Speaker-Level Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Restoring Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Maintain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Check/Replace Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Protect Subwoofer from Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Troubleshoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Protection Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Summary of Wi-Q10BV

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User’s manual remote controlled home theater subwoofers wi-q10bv / wi-q10bve wi-q12bv / wi-q12bve.
Page 2: Enjoy.
2 enjoy. Thank you for choosing 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!.
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3 wi-q user’s manual 1 read instructions: all safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2 retain instructions: the safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 heed warnings: all warnings on the product and in the operating instr...
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4 wi-q user’s manual 21 mains plug/appliance coupler: the mains plug/appliance coupler is used as a disconnect device. Always keep this feature readily operable for quick disconnect for safety. 22 double-instulated: this equipment is a class ii, or double-insulated electrical appliance. It has been ...
Page 5: Table of Contents
5 wi-q user’s manual table of contents table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 product features . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Page 7: Congratulations
7 congratulations congratulations on your purchase of a velodyne wi-q subwoofer. This system represents the state-of-the-art in low frequency reproduction. Product features • dsp-controlled • integral 2.4 ghz wireless receiver • 10" long-throw woofer (wi-q10bv/wi-q10bve) • 12" long-throw woofer (wi-...
Page 8: Setup
8 wi-q user’s manual setup your wi-q subwoofer is easy to set up. Once you finish setting up, use the remote control to operate the subwoofer. Below is an overview of the setup steps. The rest of this section provides details on these steps. Step 1: unpack the box. Step 2: set up the wiconnect syste...
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9 setup wi-q user’s manual step 2: set up wiconnect system transmitter note: the wi-q transmitter model is the wiconnect system transmitter . The wi-q subwoofer must be within 50 feet (15 meters) of the transmitter to be able to receive the wireless signal. Also, make sure that the same channel is s...
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10 setup wi-q user’s manual step 3: mount wiconnect system transmitter to wall (optional) you can mount the transmitter on the wall or place it with your other audio components. The transmitter can be mounted in a vertical or horizontal orientation, and the wi-q system doesn’t need to be visible to ...
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11 setup wi-q user’s manual step 4: set audio receiver options it is important to set up the audio receiver to work in concert with the subwoofer. To set up the audio receiver refer to its instruction manual and use one of the following options: audio receiver option #1 the audio receiver’s lfe or s...
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12 setup wi-q user’s manual step 5: place/connect subwoofer subwoofer placement true subwoofers operate at extremely low frequencies which are primarily omni-directional. Depending on the acoustic properties of the listening room, placement can drastically influence your subwoofer’s frequency respon...
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13 setup wi-q user’s manual step 6: run auto-eq the automatic equalizer adjusts the subwoofer’s sound to best suit its position in the room. 1. Remove the grille from the front of the subwoofer. 2. Insert the supplied mic into the supplied mic stand. 3. Plug the mic into the mic jack on the front of...
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14 subwoofer controls/connections/features wi-q user’s manual subwoofer controls/connections/features front panel figure 7: wi-q front panel following are descriptions of the controls and connections shown in figure 7 . Remote control sensor: ir sensor window receives a signal from the included remo...
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15 wi-q user’s manual rear panel figure 8: wi-q rear panel.
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16 subwoofer controls/connections/features wi-q user’s manual following are descriptions of the controls and connections shown in figure 8 . Power: turns the subwoofer on/off. Even if you are using the auto on/off feature, this switch must be in the on position for the subwoofer to receive power. Po...
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17 subwoofer controls/connections/features wi-q user’s manual low-pass crossover: use this knob to select the frequency above which you wish to cut off the signal to the subwoofer. When the knob is turned all the way to the left, the subwoofer direct feature is invoked and the subwoofer plays all fr...
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18 subwoofer controls/connections/features wi-q user’s manual when using the line-level jacks, some receivers may not provide enough signal for the unit’s auto-on/off feature to operate properly. Additionally, this lack of signal may also cause the subwoofer to produce less output than it is capable...
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19 subwoofer controls/connections/features wi-q user’s manual speaker-level connections use the speaker-level jacks to connect the subwoofer directly to the speaker outputs of an integrated amplifier or receiver. Your amplifier bears no additional load when you use these high-impedance inputs. With ...
Page 20: Remote Control
20 remote control wi-q user’s manual remote control this section describes how to use your wi-q subwoofer remote control. Power: puts your subwoofer in reduced-power mode, which stops play and turns off the display. Press this button again to return to full operation. This function is subordinate to...
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21 wi-q user’s manual presets: switches between four preset bass modes that offer the following characteristics: • movies: maximum output and impact for explosions and other action adventure movie content. • r&b/rock: driving bass found in today’s rock music. • jazz/classical: the tightest, cleanest...
Page 22: Restoring Defaults
22 restoring defaults wi-q user’s manual restoring defaults you can restore the factory default settings for your wi-q subwoofer by pressing preset buttons on the remote in exactly the following order: • preset 1: movies • preset 2: r&b – rock • preset 3: jazz – classical • preset 4: games • preset ...
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23 wi-q user’s manual protect subwoofer from damage do not put heavy objects on top of the subwoofer cabinet or transmitter that could scratch or dent the cabinet or case. Do not allow objects to fall into or liquids to spill on the subwoofer enclosure or transmitter case. Do not expose subwoofer or...
Page 24: Troubleshoot
24 wi-q user’s manual troubleshoot subwoofer’s blue display light (on front panel) doesn’t light up 1. Verify that the subwoofer is plugged into a live power outlet. 2. Verify that the subwoofer power switch (on the back of the subwoofer) is in the on position. 3. Verify that the power cord is not d...
Page 25: Protection Circuitry
25 wi-q user’s manual protection circuitry the subwoofer is equipped with protection circuitry to provide maximum performance and reliability. The subwoofer is protected against: • overdriving the speaker • overdriving the amplifier • overheating the amplifier • excessive drop in power line voltage ...
Page 26: Specifications
26 wi-q user’s manual specifications note: varying speaker and amplifier input load impedances may cause the high-pass crossover frequency to slightly vary. The transmitter range stated above is under ideal conditions. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Model wi-q10bv/wi-q10bve wi-...
Page 27: Regulatory Information
27 wi-q user’s manual regulatory information fcc compliance statement 1. This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • this device may not cause harmful interference. • this device must accept any interference received, including interfer...
Page 28: Legal Notice
28 wi-q user’s manual legal notice subwoofer recycling these products should not be treated as household waste. Instead, the subwoofer and transmitter should be taken to a certified collection point so that the electrical and electronic components can be recycled. By recycling these products through...
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