Velodyne SC-IW - Manual

Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s V . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Product Overview .................................................................................................1 - Driver Technology ........................................................

P r o d u c t O v e r v i e w 1 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l The SC-IW (In-Wall) subwoofer can be installed in a variety of locations and positions in any giveninstallation. Although this product is extremely versatile and flexible in its uses, it h...

The SC-IW comes in two completely separate cartons — the SC-IWBB (Back Box) and theSC-IWDVR (Driver). Parts included with the SC-IWBB rough install kit: • In-wall back box - Qty 1• Mudring for "retro fit" installation - Qty 1• Installation manual - Qty 1• Installation hardware Parts included...

4 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Note: This installation process assumes that the installer has access to the open framed 2x4 studded wall with 16 inch spacing. In the event that the stud spacing is larger, an additional2x4 or other spacer can be used...

5 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 2 - Install Back Box Once the mudring is stapled into place, the back box should be installed using eight of the phillipsdrive flat head screws included in the package. When installing the back box, the mudringsho...

6 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 3 - Route Wire Route the wire from the location where the electronics gear is located to where the SC-IW willbe. There is "extra space" between the studs and the back box in the event that the wire hasto p...

7 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 5 - Finish Wall The wall can now be finished in a traditional fashion utilizing the appropriate drywall thickness,standard texturing and finishing methods. Be sure to advise the "finishing” contractors that th...

8 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 7 - Remove Mudring At this point, the mudring can be removed. It should be easily removed by "pulling it through"the drywall opening. After it is removed, discard. Figure 5: Remove Mudring

9 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 8 - Place Clamp Rings on Driver Module Remove the two clamp rings from the packaging and place a clamp ring onto each of thebottom edges of the tubes. Note: The position of the clamp ring is critical. Make sure th...

10 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 9 - Install Driver Module Insert the driver module assembly through the opening left in the wall by the mudring and slidethe plastic tubes onto the two connection tubes The connection tubes should slide all the w...

11 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 10 - Remove Metal Grille Obtain the standard grille with integrated scoop and remove the metal grille insert, as shown,in the picture below. Note: The grille can be painted to match the de´cor. The supplied paint...

12 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 11 - Install Grille Frame Install the plastic grille onto the driver module using the four included machine screws. Thegrille hardware should easily be installed into the side of the cabinet. Tighten using the su...

13 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 12 - Secure Grille Install two pan head phillips screws (provided) into standard grille into bottom left and bottomright holes. Figure 10: Secure Grille

14 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 13 - Install Metal Grille Insert Step 14 - Installation Complete The installation is complete. Test theinstallation with bass audio materialand check for buzzes, rattles, and airleaks and address accordingly. Fig...

Ne w Cons truction Ins tallation — Designer Grille 15 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Note: This installation process assumes that the installer has access to the open framed 2x4 studded wall with 16 inch spacing. (In the event that the stud spacing is...

16 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 2 - Mark Installation Location Measure from the bottom (or top if the SC-IW is to fire upwards) of the designer grille’s lowest(or highest) position 6 3/8” up along the stud and mark the stud in this location. Th...

17 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 3 - Route Wire Route the wire from the location where the electronics gear is located to where the SC-IW willbe. There is "extra space" between the studs and the back box in the event that the wire hasto ...

18 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 4 - Secure Subwoofer to Wall After the location has been determined, securely fasten the subwoofer to the studs. Velodyneprovides 12 screws for this purpose. Figure 16: Secure Subwoofer

19 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 5 - Connect Speaker Wire to Subwoofer Connect the previously routed speaker wire to the subwoofer taking care to match the positivewire to the red terminal and the negative wire to the black terminal. The spring ...

20 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 6 - Install Filler Panel Velodyne provides an MDF filler panel to fill the distance between the driver module and thedrywall. This filler panel also acts as a guide for the standard grille. The filler panel easil...

21 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 7 - Install Template Place Holder Cut out the part of the installation template that outlines the designer grille. Affix the templateto the studs at the bottom of the filler panel as shown. Figure 19: Template Pl...

22 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 8 - Finish Wall The wall can now be finished in a traditional fashion utilizing the appropriate drywall thickness,standard texturing and finishing methods. Be sure to advise the "finishing” contractors that t...

23 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 10 - Install Designer Grille Remove metal grille insert from the plastic grille and insert into opening into the wall. The grilleshould then be affixed to the studs using the four included phillips drive pan head...

24 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 11 - Install Metal Insert into Plastic Grille Frame Step 12 - Finished Grille Figure 22: Metal Insert Installation Figure 23: Finished Grille Installation

R e t r o - F i t I n s t a l l a t i o n w i t h D e s i g n e r G r i l l e 25 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 1 - Decide on Subwoofer Orientation and Grille Location The first decision for a retrofit installation is which way the subwoofer will...

26 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 2 - Cut Out Drywall Per Template Once the studs have been located, place the supplied designer grille template on the wall. Afterthe template is secured to the wall with either staples or tape, score the drywall ...

27 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 3 - Remove Drywall After it is Scored After the drywall is scored, remove the template and the drywall as indicated. The cutout afterremoval is shown in figures 26a and 26b. Figures 26a and 26b: Drywall Removal

28 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 4 - Run Speaker Wire from Amplifier Location to In-Wall Subwoofer Route the wire from the location where the electronics gear is located to where the SC-IW willbe. There is extra space between the studs and the b...

29 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 5 - Assemble Cabinet and Driver Modules Together Remove both the back box and driver modules from the packaging and place them on a cleansurface. Place the back box with the two silicon rubber tubes facing upward...

30 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 6 - Mark Installation Location Measure from the bottom of the cutout 6 3/8” up along the stud and mark the stud in thislocation. This location will determine the bottom edge of the bracket on the driver module. 6...

31 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 7 - Install Subwoofer into Opening After the in-wall subwoofer assembly is complete, and the mounting position marked, orient theassembly inside the wall. In this installation example we have decided to face the ...

32 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 8 - Secure Subwoofer to Wall After the location has been determined, securely fasten the subwoofer to the studs. Velodyneprovides 12 screws for this purpose. Figure 31: Secure Subwoofer

33 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 9 - Connect Speaker Wire to Subwoofer Connect the previously routed speaker wire to the subwoofer taking care to match the positivewire to the red terminal and the negative wire to the black terminal. The spring ...

34 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 10 - Install Filler Panel Velodyne provides an MDF filler panel to fill the distance between the driver module and thedrywall. This filler panel also acts as a guide for the designer grille. The filler panel easi...

35 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 11 - Install Drywall Above Filler Plate After the filler plate is secured to the driver module, install a replacement piece of drywall abovethe filler plate in the opening. This drywall should be securely fastene...

36 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 13 - Install Designer Grille Remove metal grille insert from the plastic grille and insert into opening into the wall. The grilleshould then be affixed to the studs using the four included phillips drive pan head...

37 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 14 - Install Metal Insert into Plastic Grille Frame Step 15 - Finished Grille Figure 36: Metal Insert Installation Figure 37: Finished Grille Installation

38 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 1 - Decide on Subwoofer Orientation and Grille Location The first decision for a retrofit installation is which way the subwoofer will face (up or down),and therefore where the standard grille will be located on ...

39 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 2 - Cut Out Drywall Per Template Once the studs have been located, place the supplied standard grille template on the wall. Afterthe template is secured to the wall with either staples or tape, score the drywall ...

40 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 3 - Remove Drywall After it is Scored After the drywall is scored, remove the template and the drywall as indicated. The cutout afterremoval is shown in figures 40a and 40b. Figures 40a and 40b: Drywall Removal

41 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 4 - Run Speaker Wire from Amplifier Location to In-Wall Subwoofer Route the wire from the location where the electronics gear is located to where the SC-IW willbe. There is extra space between the studs and the b...

42 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 5 - Assemble Cabinet and Driver Modules Together Remove both the back box and driver modules from the packaging and place them on a cleansurface. Place the back box with the two silicon rubber tubes facing upward...

43 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 6 - Mark Installation Location Measure from the bottom of the cutout 5 3/8” up along the stud and mark the stud in thislocation. This location will determine the bottom edge of the bracket on the driver module. 5...

44 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 7 - Install Subwoofer into Opening After the in-wall subwoofer assembly is complete, orientate the assembly inside the wall. In thisinstallation example we have decided to face the unit downward. It is critical a...

45 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 8 - Secure Subwoofer to Wall After the location has been determined, securely fasten the subwoofer to the studs. Velodyneprovides 12 screws for this purpose. Figure 45: Secure Subwoofer

46 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 9 - Connect Speaker Wire to Subwoofer Connect the previously routed speaker wire to the subwoofer taking care to match the positivewire to the red terminal and the negative wire to the black terminal. The spring ...

47 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 10 - Install Filler Panel Velodyne provides an MDF filler panel to fill the distance between the driver module and thedrywall. This filler panel also acts as a guide for the standard grille. The filler panel easi...

48 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 11 - Install Drywall Above Filler Plate After the filler plate is secured to the driver module, install a replacement piece of drywall abovethe filler plate in the opening. This drywall should be securely fastene...

49 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 13 - Remove Metal Grille Remove the filler plate. Obtain the standard grille with integrated scoop and remove metal grilleinsert, as shown, in the picture below. Figure 49: Metal Grille Insert Removal

50 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 14 - Install Grille Frame Install the plastic grille onto the driver module using the four included machine screws. Thegrille hardware should easily be installed into the side of the cabinet. Tighten using the su...

51 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 15 - Secure Grille Install two pan head phillips screws (provided) into standard grille into bottom left and bottomright holes. Figure 51: Secure Grille

52 . w w w . v e l o d y n e . c o m S C - I W I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l Step 16 - Install Metal Grille Insert Step 17 - Installation Complete The installation is complete. Test theinstallation with bass audio material andcheck for buzzes, rattles, and air leaksand address accordingly. The...

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