Velodyne Acoustics SMSTM -1 - Manual (Page 18)

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Digital Drive User’s Manual
BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Once the installation has been completed, note that you can use your SMS-
1 without performing ANY of the setup steps below. Simply use the remote to set the volume,
and select the preset that most closely matches your listening material, and enjoy! However,
to reap the maximum benefits of Digital Drive technology, read on!
S p e c i a l n o t e f o r 2 3 0 V u s e r s w i t h v i d e o p r o b l e m s
For 230-volt Digital Drive SMS-1 users, the default video mode is NTSC video format. If your
TV is NTSC compatible, you will have no trouble with this mode. However, certain TVs
(especially older ones) may require PAL or SECAM video. To switch from NTSC to PAL/SECAM
mode, press the DOWN ARROW four times followed by RESET. The SMS-1 will restart in
PAL/SECAM video mode. To revert back to NTSC, restore defaults by pressing 8-9-0 on the
cover screen.
Q u i c k S e t u p U s i n g S e l f - E Q
To perform an abbreviated setup of your Digital Drive SMS-1 using the Self-EQ function, position
the microphone in your listening position and connect it to the SMS-1 as shown in the installation
instructions. Then, press 3-2-1 on the remote. The subwoofer emits 25 “sweep tones” that are
detected by the microphone and used to automatically EQ your SMS-1 accordingly. After the
sweep tones are completed, the unit automatically saves settings and returns to normal operation.
Once the self-EQ process starts, pressing the RESET button can interrupt it.
Caution: Self-EQ resets all EQs for all presets to their default values. DO NOT use the Self-EQ
feature after you have adjusted the SMS-1 EQs manually as described below.
O N - S C R E E N S e t u p
This section describes adjusting the onscreen settings of your SMS-1. You will be performing
all the setup functions using the buttons of your Velodyne-supplied remote control and seeing
the results on your TV screen. Words in all uppercase letters in the setup instructions (e.g.,
SELECT, MENU, etc.) identify the specific remote button to be pressed or selected, or the field
on the screen you should be paying attention to. Remember to point the remote control at the
SMS-1, not your TV!
Use the UP, DOWN, RIGHT, and LEFT directional arrow buttons that surround SELECT to
navigate the fields of the setup screens. Settings are typically changed using the SELECT key,
followed by the UP and DOWN arrow keys. Alternatively, the SET +/- buttons can be used to
change settings. A screen field highlighted in reverse video indicates your current location on
the screen. Holding down the UP, DOWN, RIGHT, or LEFT arrow keys causes the remote to
repeat and you can then rapidly move through fields to arrive at the desired one. You should
be able to perform most of the setup process by using the four arrow keys and the
SELECT button.
WARNING: The SMS-1 is a device that manipulates your subwoofer’s input audio signal before
passing it along to the subwoofer to play. There are tools and controls on the SMS-1 that allow
you to send signals to your subwoofer that your subwoofer may not be able to handle. Many
subwoofers contain self-protection but even this might not be enough to handle certain
conditioned signals. Use caution when setting subsonic filters, EQs, volume levels, and other
settings so that you do not send signals to your subwoofer that cause it harm. Areas of
particular concern will be highlighted throughout the setup instructions.