Rockford Fosgate IB-200 User manual

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Installation & Operation

Installation et fonctionnement

Instalación y funcionamiento

IB-

200

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Contents

Tools needed for installation..................................... 2

IBeam Speciﬁcations ................................................. 2

Recommended Ampliﬁer Speciﬁcations ................. 2

Introduction and Precautions ................................... 3

Vehicle Installation .................................................... 4

Home Theater Installation .....................................5-6

Troubleshooting ......................................................... 7

Warranty .................................................................... 7

Tools needed for installation.

Drill

Drill bit for pilot holes. 1/8” (3mm)

#2 Phillips head bit with extension OR #2 Phillips head screwdriver.

Wire cutters

Wire strippers (16/14 or 12AWG)

You will also need an adequate length of 16/14 or 12 AWG (American Wire

Gauge) speaker wire for connection to your IBeam tactile transducer.

IBeam Tactile Transducer Speciﬁcations

Model Number: IB-200

Size (H x W x D): 2.0” x 4.25” x 6.875”

Weight: 2.5 lbs (1.13 Kg)

Force / Watt: 2.5 lbs/Watt (11.1 Newtons/Watt)

Continuous Power Handling: 100 Watts

Peek Power Handling: 250 Watts

Overload Protection: PPTC self reset fuse

Impedance: 4-ohms

Frequency Response: 20Hz – 800Hz

Recommended Ampliﬁer Speciﬁcations

Minimum: Ampliﬁers producing 100 Watts @ 4-ohms is the minimum recommendation.

Optimum: Ampliﬁers producing 150 – 250 Watts @ 4-ohms offer the best experience.

4.25"

(10.79cm)

6.875"

(17.46cm)

2.00"

(5.08cm)

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Introduction and Precautions

Tactile Transducer® IB-200

Thank you for purchasing the IBeam IB-200 vibro tactile transducer. The IBeam tactile

transducer is the new world standard in vibro tactile performance. It delivers powerful

deep bass and accurate broadband sound output that will improve the sound quality

of any music with your home theater system or in your vehicle.

Practice Safe Sound™

Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent

hearing loss. High powered auto sound systems may produce sound pressure levels

well over 130dB. Use common sense and practice safe sound.

This symbol with “WARNING” is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the instructions will

result in severe injury or death.

This symbol with “CAUTION” is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the instructions can

result in injury or unit damage.

CAUTION: To prevent injury and damage to the unit, please read and

follow the instructions in this manual. We want you to enjoy

this system, not get a headache.

CAUTION: To prevent injury, damage to the unit and/or surrounding

equipment, the IBeam tactile transducer must be securely

mounted before use.

CAUTION: The IBeam tactile transducer contains a powerful magnetic

motor. Never place tape media or video monitors in direct

proximity to any large magnet.

For Home Theater Installation

CAUTION: If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it

installed by a qualiﬁed home theater technician.

CAUTION: Before installation, power off and unplug your equipment to

prevent damage to the unit, ﬁre and/or possible injury.

For Vehicle Installation

CAUTION: Due to the requirements of how the IBeam tactile transducer

needs to be mounted in a vehicle, we strongly recommend it

be installed by a qualiﬁed Rockford Fosgate technician.

CAUTION: Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal

to prevent damage to the unit, ﬁre and/or possible injury.

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Vehicle Installation

CAUTION: Due to the requirements of how the IBeam tactile transducer

needs to be mounted in a vehicle, we strongly

recommend it be installed by a

qualiﬁed Rockford Fosgate technician.

For best performance, the IBeam

should be mounted to the

underside frame of the seat.

If your seat does not allow for

proper mounting, the IBeam

can be mounted under the

center console.

Where ever you end up

mounting your IBeam, make

sure all surrounding items are mounted

ﬁrmly and tight. If not, these items will rattle when the IBeam is working.

Vehicle Connection

CAUTION: Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal

to prevent damage to the unit, ﬁre and/or possible injury.

The IBeam can be powered by any 4 ohm stable ampliﬁer that provides a minimum of

100 Watts RMS @ 4 ohms. Ampliﬁers with 150 – 250 Watts @ 4 ohms offer the best

experience.

1. Pre-route 16/14 or 12AWG speaker wires from the IBeam unit to the ampliﬁer it will be

connected to.

CAUTION: Be sure to route wires were they will not be damaged due to sharp

edges or from the movement of the seat.

2. Connect the speaker wires to the IBeam and mark them to maintain proper signal polarity

when connecting to the ampliﬁer.

3. Follow the instructions provided with the ampliﬁer being used to connect it to the vehicle

system.

4. Connect the speaker wires from the IBeam to the output on the ampliﬁer. Be sure to main-

tain proper signal polarity for best performance.

5. For best performance set the ampliﬁer to low pass (LP) with a crossover setting of

100-300hz.

PUSH

Speaker connection from amplifier.

OR

Multiple IBeam system.

To insert

wire

Be sure to mantain signal polarity.

2

1

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Home Theater Installation

In many situations the IBeam tactile transducer can be mounted directly using the 10 built-in

mounting holes.

Home Theater Seat Mounting

The contemporary Home Theater Seat will generally accept direct attachment of the IBeam

unit. We suggest you contact your seat manufacturer to obtain their recommendations for

vibro-tactile product mounting.

1. Carefully turn the seat upside down. Support it without the possibility of damage during the

installation process. Always use caution when moving Home Theater Seating as these items

can be heavy and somewhat awkward to maneuver. Get help if necessary.

2. Find a location on the seat bottom that allows solid attachment to wood structural

members. The ideal spot is toward the center and rear of the seat bottom. If seat bottom

mounting is not used choose a location on the seat frame near the rear and center. Check

for proper clearance from motors and seat adjustment mechanisms. Allow for air space

between your IBeam and ﬂoor when mounted. Never use the IBeam to support the seat.

3. Drill pilot holes and secure your IBeam in the desired location using the supplied screws.

Check for free and complete seat motion. Find another location if the seat motion is

impeded or if seat becomes difﬁcult to move.

4. Secure your IBeam with screws in all 10 mounting holes.

Remember to drill pilot holes for all screws.

Mounting Holes

Structural

support

(frame)

Structural

support

(frame)

Great for

Halloween gags

or your favorite

couch/chair.

CAUTION: To prevent injury,

damage to the unit

and/or surrounding

equipment, the IBeam

tactile transducer must

be securely mounted

by a minimum of

six (6) screws.

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Home Theater Installation

Home Theater Connection

CAUTION: If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it

installed by a qualiﬁed home theater technician.

CAUTION: Before installation, power off and unplug your equipment to

prevent damage to the unit, ﬁre and/or possible injury.

The IBeam can be powered by any 4 ohm stable ampliﬁer that provides a minimum of

100 Watts RMS @ 4 ohms. Ampliﬁers with 150 – 250 Watts @ 4 ohms offer the best

experience.

1. Pre-route 16/14 or 12AWG speaker wires from the IBeam unit to the home theater system

it will be connected to.

CAUTION: Be sure to route wires were they will not be tripped over or

become damaged due to sharp edges or from the movement of

furniture or people.

2. Connect the speaker wires to the IBeam and mark them to maintain proper signal polarity

when connecting to the ampliﬁer.

Connection to a system with a designated sub output.

3. Follow the instructions provided with the ampliﬁer being used to connect it to the sub

output on your home theater system.

4. Connect the speaker wires from the IBeam to the output on the ampliﬁer. Be sure to main-

tain proper signal polarity for best performance.

Connection to a system with no sub output.

5. When connecting to a system with no designated sub output, a crossover will be required.

A crossover with settings of 100-300hz will offer the best performance.

Speaker Output

Line Level

Input

PUSH

Maintain signal polarity.

Connect

to home

theater

system.

Amplifier

To insert

wire

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Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

Weak bass (vibrations) low settings increase the amp gain and/or

raise source input level

little bass in source many older recordings

lack much deep bass sound

No sound from unit wires disconnected check speaker level wiring

amp off turn on amp

no line level signal to amp check line level wiring and signal

internal damage to unit contact customer service

Sound too high pitched crossover frequency to high lower crossover

set point to 150Hz

adjust lower as desired

no crossover install in-line ﬁlter

Undesired vibrations improper mounting review mounting instructions

and correct the mounting issues

non-home theater seating used purchase dedicated seating

poor seat construction isolate noise and apply sound

damping material to seat

Stops operating overload protection activated allow fuse to reset (3-5min)

lower amp settings

Limited Warranty

The IBeam tactile transducer has a warranty of 1 Year. This warranty covers only the original

purchaser of Rockford product purchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in the

United States. In order to receive service, the purchaser must provide Rockford with a copy of

the receipt stating the customer name, dealer name, product purchased and date of purchase.

Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced (with a

product deemed to be equivalent) at Rockford’s discretion.

What is Not Covered

1. Damage caused by accident, abuse, improper operations, water, theft, shipping

2. Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product

3. Service performed by anyone other than Rockford or an Authorized Rockford Fosgate

Service Center

4. Any product which has had the serial number defaced, altered, or removed

5. Subsequent damage to other components

Limit on Implied Warranties

Any implied warranties including warranties of ﬁtness for use and merchantability are limited

in duration to the period of the express warranty set forth above. Some states do not allow

limitations on the length of an implied warranty, so this limitation may not apply. No person

is authorized to assume for Rockford Fosgate any other liability in connection with the sale

of the product.

How to Obtain Service

Contact the Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer you purchased this product from.

If you need further assistance, call 1-800-669-9899 for Rockford Customer Service.

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Rockford Fosgate

Rockford Corporation

600 South Rockford Drive

Tempe, Arizona 85281 U.S.A.

In U.S.A., 480-967-3565

Customer Service 1-800-669-9899

www.rockfordfosgate.com

08/2008 B.M.

01/2009 E.R.

1230-55343-02

Printed in U.S.A

Rockford Fosgate IB-200, IBeam IB-200 User manual

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