Velodyne Acoustics VA- 12 15X Speaker User Manual


 
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INTEGR ATE D AMP I RECEIVER
SA T EL LI T E
SPEAKERS
Cau ti
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!
To av
oid
damage toyour main amplifier, be sure to maintain correct
pola rity when making a/l connections.
Red
(pos itive) to red,
and
black (negative) to black. Be
sur
e that a/l connections are tight,
and
that there
are
no loose strands or frayed wires.
Interconnect cables
When installingyour VA-1215XII usingthe line-level inputs/outputs,
you should use standard shielded phono cables. Always keep the
lines as short as practical to minimize noise.
Whe
f)..us
ing the speaker-level inputs/outputs, use the same quality
speak er cable to your subwoofer as you run to your satellites.
Placement
The VA-1215XII operates at very low freq
uen
cies which are prima-
rily non-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. See y
our
dealer for help
in placement.
When using a pair of VA-1215XII subwoofers in
ster
eo, it is
preferable to place each subwoofer adjacent to the satellite of the
same channel.
Keep in mind that frequency response and output level can be
drastically influenced by placement depending on the acoustic
propert ies of the listening room.Typically the VA-121 5XII will sound
louder when placed next to a wall or in a corner.
Caution!
The VA
ser
ies
subwoof
ers
hav
e amplifi
er
s built into the cabinet. 0 0
not place the cabinet next to sources of heat such as furnace
registers, radiators, etc. The p
ower
cord should be routed in such
a way that it will not be walked.on, pinched, or compressed in
any
way.
Regardless of where you install your VA-1215XII subwoofer, it must
remain in an upright positi on (passive radiator facing downward).
Using, shipping , or otherwise storing the VA-1215X II subwoofer in
any other position for an extended period of time may result in
damage to the unit not covered by warranty.
The VA-1215XII Subwoofer is magnetically shie lded to reduce
magnetic emission from its cabinet to increase the number of
possible locations available for placement. However, this shiel ding
may not be adequate for all installations. Certaintypes of televisions
are particularly sensitive to stray magnetic fields. If your television
produces distorted colors after installation of your VA-12 15XII .
subwoofer, simply increase the distance between your television
and the VA-1215XII until normal color and operation is returned.
Care 0
ou
r subwoofe
Do not use any harsh detergents or chemicals to clean the cabinet.
Abrasives, detergents, or cleaning solutions may damage the finish
on the cabinet. We recommend using a damp cloth to clean the
cabinet.
During normal conditions. the VA-1215XII subwoof
ermay
be lett on
continued. . .