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- Page 1 Owner's Manual BLACK ICE AUDIO FOZ SS-X Sound Stage Expander Black Ice Audio 21310 Ridgecroft Drive, Brookeville, MD 20833 Phone (301) 953-2014 Fax (301) 498-0554 Email: info@blackiceaudio.com Web: www.blackiceaudio.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Dear Customer: We at Black Ice Audio want to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing the Foz SS-X. The SS- X represents a distinctive electronic approach to solving multiple issues of buffering the signal/volt, controlling bass presentation and focus or expand your soundstage. To some degree, it operates as a room control unit. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT. _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user CAUTION to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK... - Page 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTINUED INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT MAINTENANCE 1) Water and Moisture - Do not use this product Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet near water - i.e., near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or sink or laundry tub;...
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Page 5: Getting Started
SS-X. These issues can be found with stereo systems, sound bars, headphones and gaming equipment. Jim Fosgate, the author of the Foz SS-X unit, has designed an elegant electronic circuit to compensate for stunted soundstage, bass and smoothness. The SS-X represents a useful tool since most remedies can require expensive physical adjustments as room treatment, moving the system or even the change of equipment whereas the SS-X represents a electronic compensation. -
Page 6: Controls And Their Functions
Unpacking: The Foz SS-X is packed within a impact absorbing foam wrap that holds the unit in place. Because of the unit weight and because it is a precision electronic instrument, reasonable care should be taken when unpacking the unit and preparing it for use. The carton should be set upright in the center of the work area and outer carton's top flaps can be lifted up. -
Page 7: Connections
BASS eq: Used to increase or decrease the bass or low frequency performance. In the 12:00 position, the EQ is in the null position or there is no effect. Turning the eq clockwise can increase the bass up to 9 db. Turning the eq from the null position counterclockwise will reduce the bass up to 5 dB. -
Page 8: Servicing
CAUTION: The Foz SS-X contains sufficient levels of voltage and current to be lethal. Do not tamper with a component or part inside the unit. Even with the power turned off, a charge remains in the energy storage capacitors for some time. -
Page 9: Warranty And Conditions
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY PERFORMANCE If your Black Ice Audio unit ever needs service, write to us at Black Ice Audio Inc., PO box 218, Brookeville MD 20833 or you can call us at 301 953 2014. We may direct you to an Authorized Black Ice Audio Warranty Station or ask you to send your unit to the factory for repair. -
Page 10: Technical Specifications
4.75 pounds (2.1 Kg) net, approximately 6 pounds packaged Warranty: one-year limited parts and labor. Six months or 500 hours whichever comes first on Black Ice Audio Tube. Fuse: 110 - 120 VAC, .5 Amp slow Blow; 200 - 240 VAC, .25 Amp slow Blow...
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