Velodyne DLS-3500 User Manual

DLS-3500/DLS-3750/
DLS-4000
Owner's Manual
Audio/Video Subwoofer System
Velodyne Acoustics, Inc.
345 Digital Drive
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
408.465-2800 voice
408.779-9227 fax
http://www.velodyne.com
Service E-mail: service@velodyne.com
Product E-mail: help@velodyne.com
Technical E-mail: techhelp@velodyne.com
"If you know subwoofers, you know about Velodyne."
- Corey Greenberg
Home Theater Technology/February 1995
"It delivered room-shaking bass and dramatically demonstrated the
effectiveness of a single subwoofer placed to one side of the room."
- Julian Hirsh
Stereo Review, January 1997
"Notes were distinct, not blurry".
Home Theater, May 2002
Printed on recycled paper.
63-DLS RevA 18APR03
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Velodyne DLS-3500 Specifications

General

Type	Powered subwoofer
Amplifier Power	350 watts RMS
Frequency Response	120 Hz
Enclosure Type	Vented
Inputs	Line-level, speaker-level
Phase Control	Yes
Crossover Frequency	120 Hz

Summary

Safety and Warnings

Caution - Risk of Electric Shock

User warning regarding electric shock hazard and not opening the enclosure.

General Safety Instructions

Numbered list of safety precautions for operating the subwoofer.

Warning - Fire or Shock Hazard

Admonition against exposing the equipment to rain/moisture and opening the enclosure.

Installation and Placement

Placement Recommendations

Line-level Connection

Details on connecting the subwoofer using RCA/Phono inputs to a pre-amplifier.

Speaker-level Connection

Instructions for connecting the subwoofer using speaker-level outputs from an amplifier.

Troubleshooting and Service

Troubleshooting Guide

Steps to diagnose and resolve common subwoofer operational issues before seeking service.

Conditions Requiring Service