Sub question Velo DLS-4000. I can't for the life of me get the sub to power on

Grim Reaper · 10-17-2007, 11:23 AM

using the auto on. Right now I have it turned to auto-on on the back. It is hooked up via a single RCA plug from the back of the A/V. I have it plugged in correctly and I double checked everything.

The sub is plugged into a separate outlet separate of the power conditioner.

Any ideas on what to do next?

Rubberduckie · 10-17-2007, 11:36 AM

Check power cord for poor connection/dog chew marks.
Check outlet for power with another product.
Troubleshooting guide in manual.
Call Velodyne.
Take/ship back to place of purchase.

Grim Reaper · 10-17-2007, 11:48 AM

the sub separate of everything else.

I would like it to come on when the A/V comes on.

pierreb · 10-17-2007, 02:33 PM

Rubberduckie · 10-17-2007, 02:47 PM

ryoung · 10-18-2007, 05:15 AM

My DD-18's auto-on often stayed off when I thought it should have enough bass content in the signal to power up. Sure enough, when I turned the sub on manually, no additional bass.

Still, my Velodyne DD-18 is a piece of junk. With the auto-on engaged, the woofer makes a slight but annoying pop with auto on. I now run with auto-on defeated. The amp also sometimes developed a loud AC hum that would go away (for a while) if I turned power off and back on. Finally after three months, the DD-18's amp just died altogether. I sent the 1250 watt amp and electronics (which weighed about a whopping 1.5 lb) back to Velodyne for replacement. The new amp has been working for about a month now, but I won't be surprised if it dies again.

BeeRock::Riding Red · 10-18-2007, 05:18 PM

Are you sure you dont have the sub connected to EXT in sub? and not sub OUT

Grim Reaper · 10-19-2007, 12:41 PM

I checked the A/V manual and it was set up correctly for auto-on....it is annoying have to turn on the sub each time even with a remote. I got everything down to one remote and the sub remote......

10-17-2007, 11:36 AM	#2
Rubberduckie AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 21,855	Turn the power conditioner on? Check sub fuse? Try 'power on' (instead of auto on). Check power cord for poor connection/dog chew marks. Check outlet for power with another product. Troubleshooting guide in manual. Call Velodyne. Take/ship back to place of purchase. __________________ Sig' begineth here:

10-17-2007, 11:48 AM	#3
Grim Reaper AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,109	The sub works. I am just trying to get the auto-on to work so I don't have to fire up the sub separate of everything else. I would like it to come on when the A/V comes on. __________________ Siggy thanks to AL-ODB of AWOT... <a href="http://profile.mygamercard.net/LurkingDeath550"> </a>

10-17-2007, 02:33 PM	#4
pierreb Cat Herder 2010 Audi A4 My Garage Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NH Posts: 11,251	big power switch = on and auto-on = active? __________________ Cause I heard it in the wind And I saw it in the sky And I thought it was the end And I thought it was the 4th of July C.C. 1994 CAR-RELATED: Wheel Scuff Repair \| Tire Size Calculator \|North Atlantic Audi Club \| ACNA Northeast Chapter \| Winter Driving School is fun! \| Her car: 2011 Audi Q5 PP+ w/Nav Quartz/Light Grey 2.0T 19" Previous: 2005 A6 3.2 Tip Stratos Blue/Black OTHER: xbl: pierrebnh \| Bernese Mountain Dog Rescue \| How Not to buy a BMD \| Scaler FAQ & more \| Panasonic Plasma FAQ

10-17-2007, 02:47 PM	#5
Rubberduckie AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 21,855	Check your receiver's menu for sub on/off. __________________ Sig' begineth here:

10-18-2007, 05:15 AM	#6
ryoung Elder Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 11,968	Are you sure you have bass content in the signal? My DD-18's auto-on often stayed off when I thought it should have enough bass content in the signal to power up. Sure enough, when I turned the sub on manually, no additional bass. Still, my Velodyne DD-18 is a piece of junk. With the auto-on engaged, the woofer makes a slight but annoying pop with auto on. I now run with auto-on defeated. The amp also sometimes developed a loud AC hum that would go away (for a while) if I turned power off and back on. Finally after three months, the DD-18's amp just died altogether. I sent the 1250 watt amp and electronics (which weighed about a whopping 1.5 lb) back to Velodyne for replacement. The new amp has been working for about a month now, but I won't be surprised if it dies again. __________________ 2001 Audi S8 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser

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10-18-2007, 05:18 PM	#7
BeeRock::Riding Red AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,073	sometimes the sub needs a flick of th volume control to turn it on if your turning on at low levels Are you sure you dont have the sub connected to EXT in sub? and not sub OUT __________________ My Pics-My Vids-My Space Autospeed Performance What you need to know about gasoline

10-19-2007, 12:41 PM	#8
Grim Reaper AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,109	yeah I double checked that...........I think the auto-on is faulty I checked the A/V manual and it was set up correctly for auto-on....it is annoying have to turn on the sub each time even with a remote. I got everything down to one remote and the sub remote...... __________________ Siggy thanks to AL-ODB of AWOT... <a href="http://profile.mygamercard.net/LurkingDeath550"> </a>

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