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Rockford Fosgate IBeam IB-200 Installation & Operation Manual

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  • What tools do I need for installation?
    What are the specifications of the IBEAM tactile transducer?
    What amplifier specifications are recommended?
    What precautions should I take during installation?
    How do I mount the IBEAM in a vehicle?
    How do I mount the IBEAM in a home theater setup?
    What if I experience weak bass, no sound, or undesired vibrations?
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TAAN5cuceA
IB.200
Installation
&
Operation
Installation
et
fonctionnement
Instalaci6n
y
funcionamiento
Serial
Number:
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Date
of
Purchase:
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c:eNTENT5
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
TactileTransducer Specifications
Model
Number
IB-200
Size
(L
xW x
H)
6.5"
x 4.25" x
2.75"
Weight
3.5
Ibs
(I
.6
Kg)
Force
/ Watt
2.2
Ibs/Watt
(9.7
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
Any
4 ohm stable amplifier that provides a
minimum
of
100
Watts
RMS
@ 4 ohms
is
sufficient to power
an
IBEAM
unit.
Amplifiers
with
150
- 250 Watts @ 4 ohms offer
the best experience.
INTROCUC:TION
ANC
PReC:AUTIONS
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IB-200 Tactile Transducer
Thank you
for
purchasing the
IBEAMâ„¢
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
Soundâ„¢
Continuous exposure
to
sound pressure
levels
over I
OOdB
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.
Lh
This symbol with "WARNING"
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
I presence
of
important
instructions. Failure
to
heed
the
instructions will
• result
in
severe injury
or
death.
Lh
This symbol with "CAUTION"
is
intended
to
alert the user
to
the
I 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:lfyou 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.
a
VeHIC:LE
INSTALLATION
Ifyour
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.
I.
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
maintain proper
signal
polarity
for
best performance.
5.
For best performance
set
the amplifier
to
low
pass
(LP)
with a crossover setting
of
100-300hz.
SPEAKERS
+ - + -
Be
Sure
to
mantain
signal
polarity.
OR
Speaker connection
from
amplifier.
+
Multiple IBEAM system.
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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.
I. 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. Ifseat
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)
Mounting Holes
o
Structural
support
(frame)
~
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.
5$
HOME
THEATEFlIN5TALLATION
Home
Theater
Connection
.&.
CAUTION:lf
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.
I.
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
use
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
maintain 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
I00-300hz will offerthe best performance.
Amplifier
Maintain
signal
polarity.
Line Level
Input
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To insert
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theater
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system.
SYMPTOM
TROUBLESHOOTING
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
dampen
spot
where
seat
is
making sound
Stops
operating
overload
protection
activated
allow
fuse
to
reset
(3-5min)
lower
amp
settings
UMITEC
WARRANTY
The
IBEAM
tactile transducer
has
a warranty of1Year.
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
I.
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 otherthan
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 offitness for
use
and merchantability are
limited
in
duration to the period ofthe 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
ofthe 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.
Rockford
Fosgate
Rockford Corporation
546 South Rockford Drive
Tempe, Arizona 8528 I U.s.A.
In
U.S.A.,
(480) 967-3565 - Customer Service 1-800-669-9899
In
Europe,
Fax
(49) 8503-934014
In
Japan,
Fax
(8
I)
559-79-1265
www.rockfordfosgate.com
08/08
8.M.
1230-55343-01
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in
USA
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