The Velodyne Digital Drive Outlaw's Guide to the Subwoofer Management System SMS-1 THE OUTLAW'S GUIDE TO THE SMS-1 pLEASE rEAD fIrST WArnInG: IMpOrTAnT SAfEGUArDS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer to qualified personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The contents of this manual are Copyright © 2006 by Outlaw Audio, LLC, and may not be duplicated or reproduced by any means, whether physical, electronic or otherwise without prior written consent from Outlaw Audio. Outlaw Audio and the Outlaw Audio logo are registered trademarks of Outlaw Audio, LLC. Specifications are those in effect at the time of printing. Outlaw Audio reserves the right to change specifications or designs at any time without notice without obligation to modify existing units. fOr fUTUrE rEfErEncE Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Read instructions: All safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. Retain instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed warnings: All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed. Water and Moisture: Do not use the unit near water ­ for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool. Accessories: Do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Wall or Ceiling Mounting: The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. The unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided. There should be free space of at least 2 cm (1 in.) and an opening behind the unit. Heat: The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Power Sources: The unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your unit dealer or local power company. Grounding or Polarization: The unit may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact a licensed electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. Power-Cord Protection: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords where they enter a plug, a convenience receptacle, and the point where they exit from the unit. Lightning: For added protection for the unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect any antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lighting and power-line surges. Cleaning: Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. The unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into the unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit. Servicing: Do not attempt to service the unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Damage Requiring Service: Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power supply cord or plug is damaged; If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit,If the unit has been exposed to rain or water; If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation; If the unit has been dropped or damaged in any way, and great care should be exercised in handling, and the unit should be examined by qualified service personnel; When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance (this indicates a need for service). Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. THE OUTLAW'S GUIDE TO THE SMS-1 pLEASE rEAD fIrST InTrODUcTIOn SMS-1 fEATUrES WHAT'S In THE bOx InTrODUcInG THE SMS-1 qUIck SETUp GUIDE InTErMISSIOn cOnnEcTInG THE SMS-1 InTrODUcTOry OSD ScrEEn SETUp: AUTO Eq SETUp: MAnUAL 4 5 5 9 10 11 14 14 16 WArnInG: IMpOrTAnT SAfEGUArDS frOnT pAnEL rEMOTE 5 7 rEAr pAnEL frOnT pAnEL DISpLAy 6 8 InpUT cOnTrOL AnD pOWEr 11 1 OUTpUT 1 ADDITIOnAL fEATUrES TIpS AnD TrIckS cArE Of yOr SMS-1 TrOUbLESHOOTInG WArrAnTy 5 7 0 0 1 SySTEM rESpOnSE MEnU 16 SySTEM SETTInGS MEnU SySTEM rESpOnSE MEnU (AGAIn) rOOM EqUALIzATIOn ExAMpLE rESTOrInG DEfAULTS 5 rS- cOMMAnDS SpEcIAL rEMOTE cODES 6 SOfTWArE UpDATES 17 1 5 7 InTrODUcTIOn congratulations on purchasing a Velodyne Digital Drive SMS-1. We at Outlaw Audio consider it an exceptional tool for managing a subwoofer's interaction with the specific characteristics of your listening room and for smoothly blending your sub with your main speakers. The SMS-1 is capable of letting you adjust your subwoofer to compensate for the acoustical challenges created by the room around you: flatten peaks, lift nulls, and generally smooth everything out. not only will this improve the overall detail in the sound that reaches your ears, but it can often even produce a perceived deepening of the bass response. peaks at higher frequencies can often mask lower frequency audio even if that lower frequency is at an appropriate level. by flattening those peaks, each frequency range is given a chance to contribute its own share. The guide currently before you is not a replacement for the manual provided by Velodyne. That fine document still contains everything you need to know about your new SMS-1, including important legal stuff like your warranty. We like to think of this document as a "hitchhiker's guide" to the world of SMS-1 use and operation ­ a handy and reassuring companion on your journey to SMS-1 mastery (although you'll need to bring your own towel). The Outlaws have taken note of questions and comments passed along to us by our customers either on the phone or in THE OUTLAW'S GUIDE TO THE SMS-1 4 our online forum, and as a tool to aid our customers we have crafted this convenient guide. It is composed of a series of entries from various contributors, each trying to most effectively address one aspect of the SMS-1. If you purchased your SMS-1 from Outlaw Audio and can't find answers to your questions in our guide or the official manual, that's Ok­ you can contact us at Outlaw Audio for help with your questions via e-mail at customerservice@outlawaudio.com or via phone at 866-OUTLAWS (688597). you can even go online to our Outlaw Saloon forum and compare notes with other outlaws like yourself ­ click on "Hideout" on our website (www.outlawaudio.com) and select the Saloon near the top of the page. We would also like to recommend that you keep the packaging that the SMS-1 came in. It has been designed to keep the SMS-1 and its accessories safe in transit, and is the desired way not only to return the unit to us if it needs service but also to transport the unit if you find yourself pickin' up stakes and moving. If it is a bit too bulky, you can break the boxes down flat and store the foam blocks in a plastic bag. SMS-1 fEATUrES One of our Outlaw contributors is particularly skilled with bullet points (sort of a different kind of gunslinger), so we let him provide us with a handy feature list. " your new Velodyne SMS-1 is a state-of-the-art component designed to provide a wealth of bass management and subwoofer equalization capabilities in a single efficient package. The features offered by the SMS-1 include: Front panel LCD display Display provides quick access to the current status of volume, preset, mute, night mode, and auto-Eq. Eight-band parametric equalizer Each Eq can be automatically set or manually adjusted; manual adjustments include level, frequency, and q. Auto-EQ Automated system for setting the eight-band equalizer. Fixed 80Hz high-pass crossover If you need bass management for your main speakers, you have it available. Low-pass crossover Defeatable low-pass crossover offers adjustable frequency (15 Hz to 199 Hz) and slope. Subsonic filter Subsonic filter offers adjustable frequency (15 Hz to 5 Hz) and slope. Adjustable phase control (0° to 180° in 15° increments) and polarity (+/-) 12V trigger Balanced and unbalanced line-level subwoofer inputs and outputs Unbalanced line-level thru-puts Speaker-level inputs Variable volume control Six presets for custom listening modes Night Mode RS-232 input/output Serial port for home automation, software updates, and connection of multiple units in a daisy-chain configuration. Rear IR input " THE OUTLAW'S GUIDE TO THE SMS-1 WHAT'S In THE bOx Funny thing... We have no idea who wrote this entry. 5 you'll want to be sure that your SMS-1 arrived at your doorstep with all of its included odds and ends to keep it company. The list below will tell you everything that should be in there. Several of the parts are tucked into the sides of the large foam end caps, so make sure you grab them too. " " Digital Drive SMS-1 power supply and cord remote control and batteries rack mount ears Digital Drive Accessory kit 6' Stereo analog audio cable 6' composite video cable 0' xLr microphone cable Tabletop microphone stand Microphone case with microphone, wind screen, and microphone stand adapter InTrODUcInG THE SMS-1 Several different field contributors sent in items for this entry. One ran into an SMS-1 at a bus stop and convinced it to pose for a picture. Another tried to chase one down and failed, but did get a clear picture of the unit's rear panel as it ran away. Between the four contributors, we were able to get front panel, rear panel, remote control, and front panel display. This may seem simple, but the SMS-1 is a wily and resourceful piece of equipment that appears to be less than fond of the paparazzi. We hope that the fourth contributor will be out of the hospital and back in the field soon. " The concept of the SMS-1 is rather simple (subwoofer equalizer), but the reality is much more complex. It will help to familiarize yourself with the hardware (inputs and outputs, remote control, display) before you dive into the setup and software. frOnT pAnEL FP1 Power Switch press this button into the "On" position to turn it on. The remote control or 1V trigger can now be used to switch in and out of standby mode. If the unit will be unused for an extended period of time, press the power switch to the "Off" position to prolong the life of the SMS-1. IR Sensor receives commands from the remote control. Front Panel Display Shows vo ...