Velodyne Digital Drive User’s Manual Page 5(1) POWER – Press the POWER switch to the ON position to activate the subwoofer. If theunit is to be left unused for an extended period of time, move this switch to the OFF positionto prolong the life of the subwoofer.(2) 117V~60Hz 15A – Connect your detachable AC power plug to this male interface connection.The detachable cord allows for easy replacement should the original be damaged.(3) RS-232 IN – Use this port to communicate with your computer (for software updates), atouch panel remote control, or another upstream Digital Drive subwoofer. See Appendix Afor an explanation of the use of the serial port, available commands, and their formats.(4) RS-232 OUT – Use this port to communicate with a second “daisy-chained” Digital Drivesubwoofer. Also, the 12V trigger feature requires a 12V trigger signal (polarity irrelevant)across pins 7 and 9 of this port.(5) S-Video – This connects to your S-Video compatible TV. NOTE: Only connect to a singlevideo output at a time.(6) LFE INPUT – This XLR input jack receives the balanced LFE signal from your receiver orprocessor.(7) MIC INPUT – This XLR input jack is for your XLR microphone cable.(8) EQ OUTPUT VIDEO/LEFT/RIGHT – Connect the audio/video cable from your accessorykit to these jacks: yellow plug to VIDEO (connects to an available video input on yourprocessor or TV), white plug to LEFT, and red plug to RIGHT (these connect to an availableL/R input on your receiver or processor, such as AUX). NOTE: Only connect to a singlevideo output (i.e. composite or S-Video) at a time.(9) THRU – These RCA connectors are for sharing the same signal that goes into yoursubwoofer with a second “daisy-chained” subwoofer. RCA input comes out of the THRUjack.(10) OUTPUT – These RCA connectors incorporate the use of an 80Hz 6 dB/octave slope highpass crossover.(11) INPUT LFE – This RCA input jack is for line-level connection.(12) REMOTE SENSOR - This connection allows for hook-up of the optional remote controlreceiver. With this optional receiver plugged in you will be able to utilize the functions ofthe remote to control power, volume and mute functions. Place the infrared receiver withindirect line of sight from your usual listening position.(13) VOLUME UP/DOWN – Press the black UP pushbutton to incrementally raise yoursubwoofer’s system volume; press the black DOWN pushbutton to incrementally loweryour subwoofer’s system volume. Note the use of these buttons during software updates.(14) SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT RIGHT/LEFT – This speaker-level connector allows either bananaplug/jack or exposed wire/terminal connections.Installation – Step-by-StepTo ensure a quick and flawless installation of your Velodyne Digital Drive unit, follow these numberedsetup instructions in their exact order.Subwoofer Cable ConnectionsMake all necessary cable connections between the applicable subwoofer connector port and yourparticular home electronics equipment in the following order:1. Insert the detachable AC power cord into the 117V~, 60Hz, 15A power interface port on the rearpanel of your subwoofer. Plug the male end of the cord into a convenient wall outlet.