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"If you know subwoofers, you know about Velodyne."
"... it's safe to say that when it comes to woofin' done right,
Velodyne's bigger models are probably the safest bet there is."
"... we just sat there marvelling at the sheer power and majesty of 1250X
this junior varsity Velodyne."
-Corey Greenberg
Owner's Manual
Home Theater Technology/February 1995
Face Off: Comparison of five subwoofers
Model Tested: VA-1012X
"...Velodynes VA-1215X is a great subwoofer. It combines deep,
loud, high-quality o
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INSTALLATION WORKSHEET Date: _________________ Model# _______________ Installed by: __________________ Phone: _______________ Volume Setting: _________ Output Level (dB): _________ Low Pass X-Over: _______ Hz Phase Position: _________˚ High Pass X-Over: 80 Hz _________ 100 Hz _________ Output Levels: (Speakers) Left Front: _________ dB Right Front: _________ dB Left Rear: _________ dB Right Rear: _________ dB Center: _________ dB FOR YOUR RECORDS. . . DATE PURCHASED _____
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SPECIFICATIONS VA-1250X IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cabinet (incl. legs) 18" x 19" x 19" (W,H,D) CAUTION Frequency Response 22Hz. - 120Hz +/- 3 dB RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN High Pass Crossover 80Hz. or 100Hz (6 dB/octave) Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable Low Pass Crossover 40Hz. - 120Hz parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. (6 dB/octave, 24 dB ultimate) The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol is
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WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Troubleshooting & Service VORSICHT GEFÄHRLICHE SPANNUNG Before seeking service for your VA-1250X subwoofer, please re- NICHT ÖFFNEN check all systems. Following is a simple troubleshooting guide to assist you. Vorsicht: Zur Vermeidung von Gefahr durch elektrischen Schlag, Deckel (oder Rückwand) nicht abnehmen. Produkt enthält keine Anwenderteile. Reparatur und Wartung nur von qualifiziertem 1. Verify unit is plugged in and power outlet used is active. Fachpersonal
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IMPORTANTES CONSIGNES DE SECURITE When using a pair of subwoofers in stereo, it is preferable to place ATTENTION each subwoofer adjacent to the satellite of the same channel. Keep Risque d’électrocution in mind that frequency response and output level can be drastically Ne pas ouvrir influenced by placement depending on the acoustic properties of Attention: Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution, ne pas enlever le boitier (ou partie arrière de l’enceinte). the listening room. Typically the
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Congratulations! Figure 2: Installation using speaker-level (from amplifier) inputs Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne VA-1250X sub- 12345678901234567890 POWER 11 2345678923456789 00 woofer system. This system represents the state of the art in SERIES Audio/Video Subwoofer System 11 2345678923456789 00 LOW-PASS accurate low frequency reproduction. Read and follow the instruc- CROSSOVER 11 2345678923456789 00 VOLUME PHASE O WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 5 90 80HZ FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHO
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output and increased noise. In these cases, to optimize your sub- Installation woofer performance you should bypass the internal crossover in your Velodyne subwoofer. Your new VA-1250X subwoofer system provides for a number of installation options. Read all the installation information below in To bypass the crossover within the subwoofer, simply locate the order to determine which installation option is best for your system. switch marked "normal/bypass" on the back panel of the subwoofer Reme
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A bypass switch is also provided if you wish to use an external crossover. If you are not using an external crossover, we recom- Detachable power cord (available on some versions) mend that you use the one provided within the unit for optimum Allows for easy replacement should the original be damaged. performance. Line-level connection Phase adjustment This control allows you the ability to compensate for having the subwoofer in a different location than the main speakers. Ideally, Figure 1 show
