Velodyne EQ-Max Series - Manual (Page 7)

PrePare for installation
your new Velodyne subwoofer provides for a number of installation options. Read all of the installation information below in order to deter mine
which installation option is best for your system. Remember to perform all installation procedures with system power turned off to
prevent possible damage.
Placement
The first step in installing your new eq-Max sub is to determine where it will be placed in the room. Unpack the system carefully and use the
following guidelines in order to find the best room placement option.
True subwoofers operate at extremely low frequencies which are primarily omni-directional. Keep in mind that frequency response and output
level can be drastically influenced by placement, depending on the acoustic properties of the listening room. To obtain optimum output from
your subwoofer, try placing it within a foot of a corner. This location will offer the greatest output levels and optimum low frequency extension.
If at all possible, your subwoofer should be placed along a wall. The worst location for a subwoofer is typically far away from any walls and
close to the center of your room, or close to a doorway or opening into another room. Avoid these locations when possible. When using a
pair of Velodyne subwoofers in stereo, it is preferable to feed each subwoofer with one channel and place each subwoofer near the satellite of
the same channel.
Depending on the size and type of furnishings in the room, perfect placement may not be possible. Finding the best location within your
environment will likely require some experimentation. We suggest you experiment with the location during setup to find what sounds best to
you when seated in your typical listening position.
For more information on placement, please refer to Velodyne’s Subwoofer Placement Recommendations Guide.
Regardless of where you install your Velodyne subwoofer, it must remain in an upright position (woofer facing forward). Using, shipping or
storing the subwoofer in any other position for an extended period of time may result in damage to the unit not covered by warranty.
Caution!
This subwoofer has electronics built into the cabinet. Do not place the cabinet next to sources of heat such as furnace registers,
radiators, etc. Do not place the unit near sources of excessive moisture such as evaporative coolers, humidifiers, etc. The power
cord should be routed in such a way that it will not be walked on, pinched or compressed in any way that could result in damage to
the insulation or wire.
your Velodyne eq-Max subwoofer is NoT magnetically shielded. Should you find it necessary to use it with an older CRT monitor or TV,
keep it at least two feet from the monitor. experiment for correct distance by minimizing distortion of the picture and colors.
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EQ-Max User’s Manual
INSTALLATION