Model: BST-1 User Manual. 2 Thank you for purchasing the BST-1 Bass Shaker. The human ear has the ability to hear a wide range of sounds, however, some sound is simply too low to hear and must be felt through the body. Feeling this extremely low frequency sound adds a
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HIGH POWER BASS SHAKER Model: BST-1 User Manual Thank you for purchasing the BST-1 Bass Shaker. The human ear has the ability to hear a wide range of sounds, however, some sound is simply too low to hear and must be felt through the body. Feeling this extremely low frequency sound adds a new dimension to your listening, gaming, and movie experiences. With a BST-1 Bass Shaker you'll feel the thundering weight of a dinosaur's foot slamming against the ground as it approaches. Your favorite action movies will come to life as you feel the cannon blasts and explosions impacting your body! Into gaming? The BST-1 is the perfect addition to your gaming chair or couch! Feel the power and impact of a football WDFNOH±SXWWLQJ\RXRQWKH¿HOGDQGLQWKHJDPH5HDGWKHIROORZLQJLQVWUXFWLRQV paying close attention to wiring diagrams and cautions. CONNECTING A SINGLE BASS SHAKER The impedance of the BST-1 Bass Shaker is 4 ohms. When used in a single unit FRQ¿JXUDWLRQ LW PXVW EH KRRNHG XS WR DQ DPSOL¿HU WKDW LV HLWKHU VWHUHR RU EULGJHG mono, the same way you would connect a subwoofer. 3OHDVHFRQVXOWWKHDPSOL¿HU PDQXDOIRUGHWDLOVUHJDUGLQJWKHLPSHGDQFHUDWLQJRI\RXUDPSOL¿HU CONNECTING MULTIPLE BASS SHAKERS Two or Four Bass Shakers can be used in situations where more bass energy is GHVLUHGRULQODUJHUDSSOLFDWLRQV&RQQHFWLQJWZRLQ6HULHVFRQ¿JXUDWLRQZLOOUDLVHWKH impedance to 8 ohms, connecting two in Parallel will lower the impedance to 2 ohms, and wiring four Bass Shakers in Series-Parallel will keep the overall impedance to 4 RKPV$JDLQDOZD\VFRQVXOW\RXUDPSOL¿HU¶VRZQHUVPDQXDOWRYHULI\LWKDVWKHSRZHU capability that achieves the wattage and various impedances. WARNING: Do NOT exceed 50 watts RMS per Bass Shaker multiplied by the number of Shakers (example: 50 x 4 = 200 Watts RMS) 2 INSTALLATION NOTES Mounting Locations HOME 0RXQWLQJWKH%DVV6KDNHUWRFKDLUVRUFRXFKHVWKDWDUHQRW¿[HGWRWKH ÀRRUZLOOSURYLGHWKHJUHDWHVWHIIHFWV7KHHQHUJ\RIWKH%DVV6KDNHUZLOOLPSDFWWKH XVHU¶VERG\UDWKHUWKDQWUDYHOWKURXJKWKHIXUQLWXUHDQGGLVSHUVHWKHHQHUJ\LQWRWKH ÀRRU,VRODWLQJWKHIXUQLWXUHIURPWKHÀRRULVKLJKO\UHFRPPHQGHGE\XVLQJSDGVRU rubber feet. Find a solid mounting area for your Bass Shaker(s) underneath and/or RQWKHUHDURIWKHIXUQLWXUH¶VFRQVWUXFWLRQ8VHIRXUZRRGVFUHZVRUVWLQJHUVWRPRXQW the Bass Shaker to the structure. Should no solid mount exist it is recommended that one be constructed using hardwood or plywood. Try to avoid fabric or padding coming into contact with the Bass Shaker. It is important the Bass Shaker come in IXOOFRQWDFWZLWKDVROLGÀDWVXUIDFHRecommended wire gauge is 14-16 Gauge 6SHDNHU:LUH AUTO Mounting the Bass Shaker under the seats is highly recommended rather than on the seat itself. Move (or remove) your seat forward as far as possible, and LGHQWLI\WKHVSRWXQGHUWKHVHDWWKDWYLEUDWHVWKHPRVWE\NQRFNLQJRQWKHÀRRULQJ using a rubber mallet or soft hammer. Again, ensuring the Bass Shaker comes into IXOOFRQWDFWZLWKWKHÀRRUVXUIDFHLVFULWLFDOWRWKHSHUIRUPDQFHRIWKH%DVV6KDNHU Wiring in advance of the installation is recommended. Ensure your wire is without kinks or bends and that no bare wire is touching metal. Use four steel screws or VWLQJHUVWRPRXQWWKH%DVV6KDNHUWRWKHÀRRURI\RXUYHKLFOHRecommended wire JDXJHLV*DXJH6SHDNHU:LUH WARNING: Always check under carpeted locations and recheck the mounting area so as to not cut or drill into any existing electrical wiring, airbag sensors, hydraulics, brakes, gas, or fuel lines. ADDITIONAL NOTES AND SUGGESTIONS: · Add a Low Pass 4 Ohm Crossover at a suggested 80Hz to reduce the possibility of high frequency sounds 5HFRPPHQGHG$PSOL¿HUV'D\WRQ$XGLR6$IRUVLQJOH%DVV6KDNHUV'D\WRQ Audio SPA250 for 2 4 Bass Shaker installations. For larger installations we recommend the Dayton Audio SPA1000 or SA1000. 3 SPECIFICATIONS: Housing: High Grade Aluminum Impedance: 4 ohms Power Handling: 50WPC @ 4 ohms Weight: 3.75 lbs Warranty Information Dayton Audio products are warranted free from defects in material and workmanship for 5 years from date of purchase (see exceptions below). In the rare case of a product failure, please contact your place of purchase or call our Customer Support Department at (937) 743-8248. Warranty Limitations There are no other warranties, either express or implied, that extend the foregoing, and there are no ZDUUDQWLHVRIPHUFKDQWDELOLW\RU¿WQHVVIRUDQ\SDUWLFXODUSXUSRVH'D\WRQ$XGLRLVQRWUHVSRQVLEOHIRUDQ\ consequential on inconsequential damage to any other unit or component or the cost for installation or extraction of any component of the audio system, or for the improper use of products. This includes but is not limited to burnt voice coils, overheating, bent frames, holes in the cone, or broken lead wires. Warranty does not apply to misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper use, etc. Dayton Audio reserves the right to repair or replace the products with either a new or factory refurbished unit. Exception: Dayton Audio HDMI Cables -- No registration, no questions asked LIFETIME warranty. Replacement of Dayton Audio HDMI cables is with equal or better quality HDMI cables. Unassembled Kits A 45-day return policy applies to unassembled kits. Once assembly has been started or completed, kits are deemed used and are nonreturnable for refund/exchange. This does not limit the manufacturers' warranty policies on any kit component. 7KLVZDUUDQW\JLYHV\RXVSHFL¿FOHJDOULJKWVDQG\RXPD\DOVRKDYHRWKHUULJKWVWKDWYDU\IURPVWDWHWRVWDWH Non-Warranty Service: If non-warranty service is required, the product may be sent to the Company for repair/replacement, transportation prepaid, by calling (937) 743-8248 for details, complete instructions, and service fee charges. Dayton Audio® daytonaudio.com tel + 937.743.8248 info@daytonaudio.com 705 Pleasant Valley Dr. Springboro, OH 45066 USA Last Revised: 12/17/2015Acrobat Distiller 15.0 (Windows)