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TST209 TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION GUIDE For Technical Support and Customer Service, call Parts Express at 1-800-338-0531 Table of Contents Important Product Information Introduction Supplies/Required/Optional Items Installation: Overview Installation: Chairs and Couches Installation: Traditional Floors and Platforms Wiring and Connections Troubleshooting Warranty...
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9. USE PROPER AMPLIFICATION- Insure the Transducer is being powered by an amplifier that is stable at 4 ohms and delivers at least 100 to 150 watts into 4 ohms per Transducer. 10. EXTERNAL VOLUME CONTROLS- Do not use with external volume controls rated at less than 100 watts. TST209 Transducer www.clarksynthesis.com...
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Then plan out the steps you’ll need to take for your particular application. This will save you time in the end and reduce the possibility of errors and/or damage to the Transducer. Thank you for purchasing a Clark Synthesis Tactile Some of the most common applications for Tactile ®...
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SUPPLIED/REQUIRED/OPTIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS SUPPLIED PARTS (ILLUSTRATED BELOW) A. (1) TST209 Transducer Depending on your application, you B. (1) Unimount Bracket will need some or all of these tools and materials for your installation: C. (1) 3/8”-16 x 3” Hanger Bolt D.
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Mounting to a bridge, joist, or frame member is preferred. General Location Diagram Transducer mounted to chair frame Transducer mounted inside platform or riser Transducer mounted beneath floor NOTE: The TST209 Transducer is designed to be mounted in any orientation. www.clarksynthesis.com TST209 Transducer...
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BRASS NUT Jam Nut (up) 3/8”-16 Threaded Stud Transducer Lead Wire Jam Nut (down) Tip: Tighten two Jam Nuts against each other to screw in Hanger Bolt using wrench. Jam Nut Transducer Lead Wire Washers Screw Jam Nuts TST209 Transducer www.clarksynthesis.com...
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MAKE SURE TO 3/8”-16 TIGHTEN THE JAM Threaded Stud Jam Nut (up) NUT AGAINST THE Jam Nut (down) TRANSDUCER’S BRASS NUT Jam Nut (down) Transducer Lead Wire Transducer Lead Wire Flat Washer Washers Lock Washer Jam Nuts Jam Nuts www.clarksynthesis.com TST209 Transducer...
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A chair or couch with armrests is preferred since a significant amount of tactile sensation is felt in the hands Transducer mounted and arms. under the bridge Transducer mounted over the bridge TST209 Transducer www.clarksynthesis.com...
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Do not glue a platform to a concrete including the bridge floor. Clark Synthesis recommends using plywood or hardwood for the platform’s top surface. DO NOT USE MDF (medium- density fiberboard). We highly recommend using adhesive and screws instead of nails.
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Left and Right input connectors on the amplifier. Amplifier Surround-Sound Receiver (100 - 150 Watts into 4 ohms) LFE/SUB – Subwoofer Output Y Adapter To Input of Y Adapter Powered Subwoofer Transducer TST209 Transducer www.clarksynthesis.com...
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Connect the signals you want to use to the mixer input. Then, connect the mixer output to the amplifier input using a “Y” adapter. Amplifier Surround-Sound Receiver (100 - 150 Pre-Amp Audio Out Watts into CENTER LFE/SUB 4 ohms) – Output OUTPUT Transducer Mixer Y Adapter www.clarksynthesis.com TST209 Transducer...
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Audio Input Signal (100 - 150 Watts per Output Channel into 4 ohms) – – Transducer Transducer Two Transducers with Mono Amplifier Amplifier Audio Input Signal (120 - 150 Watts into OUT IN 8 ohms) – Output Transducer Transducer TST209 Transducer www.clarksynthesis.com...
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Is the Transducer connected to the Connect the Transducer’s receiver to surround receiver’s center channel? either the LFE/Subwoofer signal, or to the LF/RF signals. (Note: Some DVDs contain voices in the LF/RF signals) TST209 Transducer www.clarksynthesis.com...
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United States Warranty and Return Policy TST209 Transducer WARRANTY Clark Synthesis, Inc. warranties the TST209 Transducer to be free from defects and workmanship under normal use for a period of two (2) years from date of original purchase. For industrial or commercial use, the warranty period is six (6) months.
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