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Velodyne Subwoofer Problem?

Has anyone else had trouble with Velodynes new subwoofers? I just bought one, HGS-18. It worked the first night, but after being left on all night (it was supposed to automatically shut off), the green light is blinking (which indicates thermal overload). I turned it off and then back on, but it keeps blinking. I think I can smell some toasted electronics. I'd guess something burned up inside.
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carl_eber
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I've heard rumors of this happening, but that's all they've been, until now...
heruty844b
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Are you sure that the switch is on Auto and ON? Also make sure that the volume is not more that 1/2, if is more then your low pass is too low; so you sould check your audio gear for increasing the output. Good Luck By the way you sould let the sub burn-in in low volume for a couple of weeks fefore puting it to the limit
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pianoman OP
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Yes it was on Auto and ON. The unit burned up. You can smell the toasted electronics thru the paper woofer. At 100 lbs this thing is difficult to ship for repairs. The standard Velodyne packaging is pathetic. I have to build a wooden crate to protect my investment, or whats left of it anyway.
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