BK4 Advance user manual
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1. Sony s PlayStation 3 and Nintendo s GameCube In a two channel stereo system the low frequency signals are very seldom only on the left or right channel so a connection to either left or right channel preamp output would produce satisfying results 04 OWNER S MANUAL Mounting Guidelines Floating Wood Floors A suspended joist floor is an ideal mounting surface for the ButtKicker Advance Best results are obtained by installing two 2 x 6 boards between two floor joists Place them near the center of the room or near the seating area of the audience avoiding any supports and bracing that would not allow the floor to move Then mount the ButtKicker Advance to the two 2 x 6 boards Chairs Couches and Other Types of Furniture The Chair Couch Mounting Accessory Kit Sold separately is the ideal companion for using the ButtKicker Advance with all types of chairs couches and furniture Additionally the ButtKicker Advance unit may be attached directly to your furniture where and when possible NOTE For proper performance the rubber isolators must be used underneath each leg of the furniture Rubber isolators are included with the Chair Couch Mounting Accessory Kit or may be purchased separately Platforms and Risers Many home theaters have more than one row of seats with the second and third rows on risers The ButtKicker Advance can be mounted above or below the top surface of the riser If2. This roll off of low frequencies also called Low Cutoff or Hi Pass filters is not best for ButtKicker transducers because they respond to frequencies as low as 5 Hz Source Material The ButtKicker Advance responds to a broad range of bass frequencies including those far below what we hear or deep down into the feeling range of sound Today s digital sound sources DVD s MP3 s etc are capable of carrying signals down to 5 Hz but it is the producers who determine the content of a sound track so the level and range of bass contained within any given sound track will vary Even though a DVD may show the launch of a rocket the audio track will contain only what the producers chose to include in the audio track The ButtKicker Advance responds accurately to the existing low frequency content much as a subwoofer responds to the signal given it 03 ButtKicker Advance Source Connection to Amplifier Surround Sound System One signal source for the ButtKicker Advance is the Subwoofer output of your surround receiver processor This output is controlled by the master volume control and usually a separate subwoofer control If a subwoofer is also a part of the sound system and connected to this signal output then a Y connector may be used to split the signal two ways Gaming Consoles Stereo Systems The ButtKicker Advance also works with two channel stereo systems and gaming consoles like Microsoft s XBOX
3. enables your subwoofer and speaker system to function in their more natural audible working ranges Many users wind up turning their sound system s volume especially the subwoofer down when using ButtKicker products reducing the amount of sound that their significant others family friends and neighbors hear outside of the theater area For this reason ButtKicker brand products are an ideal solution for connected housing such as apartments ButtKicker Advance Specifications Dimensions L 6 125 W x 4 875 Lx 4 375 HO 155 6mm W x 123 8mm Lx 111 1mm H Frequency Response L 5 200 Hz Weight E 4 5 lbs 2 kgs Nominal Impedance 4 Ohm inductive Power Handling L 75 watt minimum L 400 watt maximum 01 ButtKicker Advance Quick Setup This section is for those who are more experienced with sound system installation The ButtKicker Advance is a passive 4 Ohm speaker load which requires power from an audio power amplifier which in turn requires an adequate signal feed from your sound system Figure 1 Shaking forces are produced in the direction of the axis of the shaker as shown Figure 2 A positive voltage at the red terminal wire will produce a push by the ButtKicker Advance toward its feet red terminal is positive It can be mounted on the topside of a surface inverted and mounted to the bottom side of a surface or using the side mounting plate mounted to the side of an object as long as the unit is
4. facing up or down It may also help you to consider the ButtKicker Advance as a silent subwoofer that enables you to feel the low end bass by vibrating the surface to which it is attached as opposed to moving air like a subwoofer And like a subwoofer the ButtKicker Advance also requires a separate amplifier to power it While powered subwoofer s have their amplifiers in the speaker cabinet the ButtKicker Advance s amplifier is a separate component Receiver e Processor gt ButtKicker Power Amplifier BKA300 4 PreAmp Figure 1 System Integration Figure 2 Piston Direction 02 OWNER S MANUAL Integration into Your Sound System Powering The ButtKicker Advance is a passive load and therefore requires its own dedicated audio power amplifier See the Specification section on Page 1 for Power Handling details The use of 14 gauge speaker cable between the amplifier and the ButtKicker unit is recommended For cable runs over 25 feet 12 gauge speaker cable is recommended Low End Roll Off When choosing a power amplifier other than the ButtKicker Power Amplifier BKA300 4 please be aware of the low frequency response of the amplifier Many manufacturers amplifiers roll off or cut frequencies below 20 Hz because anything below 20 Hz has been considered unusable and damaging for speaker systems
5. OWNER S MANUAL Advance DButtQtiuci er Low Frequency Audio Transducer Movies Music and Games should be felt not just heard Lg Jd BK4 4 OWNER S MANUAL Thank you for purchasing the ButtKicker Advance low frequency audio transducer This User s Guide is designed to help you install and use the ButtKicker Advance in order to receive the most possible enjoyment If after following these instructions you are not COMPLETELY THRILLED with the ButtKicker Advance please contact us Call email or fax us We will do everything possible to make sure you are completely satisfied Contact Information The Guitammer Company P O Box 82 Westerville OH 43086 supporte guitammer com Phone 1 888 676 2828 1 614 898 9370 Fax 815 346 9532 Please visit our website www thebuttkicker com for additional technical information specifications and FAQs ButtKicker is a registered trademark of The Guitammer Company Xbox is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Wii is a trademark of Nintendo ButtKicker Advance COMLOIES ago te et att cet aai lotos es Page Number Product Description usse ice ices 01 Speclficatlofns o oer eorr cesse ee 01 Quick Setup oo ooa eee 02 Integration into Your Sound System osgo iue dint E o3L1 Low End Ro
6. above consider people traffic and furniture placement If mounted underneath some simple framing can be done to avoid the extra room needed under the riser AS always keep in mind any maintenance that may become necessary If you re building a riser build it similar to a Suspended wood joist floor to give the riser its greatest low frequency response The major differences between a riser and real floors are the suspension points and tie points other external structures The riser should be free floating not tied into any adjacent walls The greatest flex of the riser will be along its long dimension the riser s short dimension will offer much less low frequency flexibility Therefore when possible avoid any support along the long dimension 05 ButtKicker Advance Mounting Guidelines continued Rubber Isolators Rubber Isolators should be used under furniture or platforms where the ButtKicker Advance is mounted to maximize its effectiveness Position the rubber isolators under each leg of your furniture or along the corners or your riser to isolate the vibration within the furniture or riser This will maximize the effectiveness of the ButtKicker Advance Additionally use of the rubber isolators will help reduce any vibration from your furniture from being transmitted throughout the rest of your home or apartment More information on rubber isolator types and usage can be found in the support and FAQ sections of the B
7. l resume normal operation Cooling off time can be 5 20 minutes depending on ventilation While in thermal protection mode the ButtKicker Advance may feel warm to the touch but the cutoff point has been set to avoid damage or harm 08 If you have questions or need technical support please contact The Guitammer Company not the store where you purchased the product The Guitammer Company 1 888 676 2828 1 614 898 9370 Email us at Visit us on the web at 8 30 AM to 5 30 PM EST support guitammerncom wwwthebuttkicker com Please Record the Serial Number on the side of your ButtKicker Advance for easy reference Serial Number Limited Warranty This Guitammer Company product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase by the original end user Items returned for repair under warranty will be repaired or replaced at the sole discretion of The Guitammer Company without charge for materials or labor providing such items are returned for inspection transportation prepaid to The Guitammer Company or an authorized service center All repaired or replaced items will be returned freight collect Warranties do not apply to products that have been subjected to abuse accident modifications improper handling or installation or repairs made by anyone other than The Guitammer Company or an authorized service center The Guitammer Company shall be the final authorit
8. ll Off ttr ooo EIEE CR Ee o3L So rc Material siii didici e a eee n secun eee spen eap ocean xr ERE 03 Source Connection to Amplifier 04 Surround Sound System eese 040 Gaming Consoles Stereo Systems 04 Mounting Guidelines esseeeeeee OBL SANODU FIGO Sase ii bid aer toe feroces o5L Chairs Couches and Other Types of Furniture O5L Platforms and RISeIS uei edere o5L 2 Rubber ISOlalor Socr ce aci oceans ocu Vertical vs Horizontal Mounting 06 DImenslons oos dooer odes upon evo cec cc Eva bere eu Eon TER E 07 Thermal Protection usseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeee 08 WY AUT AINE spec ect le cease Core iue 200 Le Loup Sarai dots Back Cover Contents OWNER S MANUAL Product Description The ButtKicker Advance is a patented low frequency audio transducer that utilizes a magnetically suspended piston ButtKicker transducers are musically accurate have powerful low frequency response and are virtually indestructible and maintenance free With a natural working range of approximately 5 200Hz itis designed primarily to move structure not air and to provide a much more direct method of sound perception Because it provides a more effective sense of feeling than that produced by a speaker system the ButtKicker Advance
9. uttKicker website www thebuttkicker com Vertical vs Horizontal Mounting As noted in the Quick Setup section the ButtKicker Advance was designed for optimal performance when mounted vertically either up or down but will function at any angle Horizontal orientation will not damage the ButtKicker Advance however a vertical installation either up down or mounted using the bottom or side plates is strongly recommended for the best effect 086 OWNER S MANUAL ButtKicker Advance Dimensions All measurements are in inches and millimeters 07 4 65 118 24 mm i E E 6 676 EN lo S s ip e oe lt N p oi S 2 dd 6 13 155 7 mm i ro Ap NN d E E N o o x T o L L L b st T ie Y e cia I E SY i UE SS TS 6 13 155 7 mm ButtKicker Advance Thermal Protection If the ButtKicker Advance is driven too hard i e given too much power for too long of a period of time it may overheat For this reason each ButtKicker Advance has a built in thermal switch This switch will automatically shut down the ButtKicker Advance if its internal temperature reaches a preset limit If tripped the thermal switch will automatically reset after the unit has cooled sufficiently and then the ButtKicker Advance wil
10. y in the determination of all warranty service claims a BaurttKicker THE GUITAMMER COMPANY Feel what you ve been missing leaders in low frequency sound
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