Clark Synthesis TA0.1 manual

Owner ’ s Manual T A0.1 Amplier with Wired Remote Company Overview W arranty Safety Instructions Product Introduction Unpacking Y our Amplier Product Overview Setting Up Y our Amplier Operating Y our Amplier Specications T roubleshooting Glossary of T erms Index Contact Information T able of Contents NO TE: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE [...]

www .clarksynthesis.com T A0.1 Amplier 2 COMP ANY O VER VIEW Thank you for purchasing a Clark Synthesis T actile Sound Amplier! We are condent this product will be a welcome addition to your audio system. For many years, Clark Synthesis has been providing T actile Sound Transducers for use in home theaters, listening rooms, outdoor decks, [...]

T A0.1 Amplier 3 www .clarksynthesis.com WARRANTY United States W ar ranty and Retur n P olicy T A0.1 CLARK SYNTHESIS AMPLIFIER WARRANTY Clark Synthesis, Inc. warranties the T A0.1 Amplier to be free from defects and workmanship under normal use for a period of two (2) years from date of original purchase. Should warranty service be necessary[...]

www .clarksynthesis.com T A0.1 Amplier 4 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 1. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 2. HEED ALL WARNINGS. 3. FOLLO W ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 4. DO NO T USE THIS AMPLIFIER NEAR WA TER. 5. CLEAN ONL Y WITH A DR Y CLO TH. 6. DO NO T BLOCK ANY VENTILA TION OPENINGS. INST ALL IN ACCORD ANCE WITH THE 7. MA[...]

T A0.1 Amplier 5 www .clarksynthesis.com PR ODUCT INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW OF THE AMPLIFIER The T A0.1 amplier is designed exclusively for use with Clark Synthesis transducers. This amplier incorporates the latest digital technology and provides features not available on many ampliers. Please read this manual in its entirety so you can get[...]

www .clarksynthesis.com T A0.1 Amplier 6 UNP A CKING Y OUR AMPLIFIER P ACKA GE CONTENTS Please remove the amplier and accessories from the carton. Y ou should have the following: (1) T A0.1 Amplier • (1) Wired Remote Control • (1) AC Power Cord • (1) • Y Adapter Cable (Color may vary from the image shown here) (1) Operating Manual [...]

T A0.1 Amplier 7 www .clarksynthesis.com PR ODUCT O VER VIEW AC Panel V entilation Remote Control Input/Output Panel V ents[...]

www .clarksynthesis.com T A0.1 Amplier 8 PR ODUCT O VER VIEW Gain (V olume) Control On/Auto/Off Switch Power Indicator Light Low Pass/Bypass Switch Crossover (X-Over) Control R emote Contr ol Over view[...]

T A0.1 Amplier 9 www .clarksynthesis.com PR ODUCT O VER VIEW R emote Contr ol Over view GAIN (V OLUME) CONTR OL The Gain (V olume) Control on the face of the T A0.1 amplier controls the degree to which the input signal is amplied. The gain level, combined with the level of the input signal, determines the actual volume output. CROSSO VER ([...]

www .clarksynthesis.com T A0.1 Amplier 10 PR ODUCT O VER VIEW Audio Input/Output Connectors T ransducer Connector High/Low Input Signal Switch Input/Output P anel Ov er view[...]

T A0.1 Amplier 11 www .clarksynthesis.com PR ODUCT O VER VIEW Input/Output P anel Ov er view A UDIO INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECT ORS The Audio Input/Output Connectors accept standard RCA plugs. These connectors are split into Left and Right channels, as indicated by L and R on the panel. The Left and Right sides each have one Audio Out and one Audio IN.[...]

www .clarksynthesis.com T A0.1 Amplier 12 PR ODUCT O VER VIEW A C P anel Ov er view Remote Control Wire Connector AC Power Cord Connector (IEC-601) AC PO WER CORD CONNECT OR (IEC-601) The AC Power Cord Connector is an adaptable connector that allows users to connect IEC-601 compatible AC cords to the amplier . This type of connector is especi[...]

T A0.1 Amplier 13 www .clarksynthesis.com The following instructions are a quick overview of the steps necessary to install your new amplier . For more detailed instructions, please refer to the sections in the manual that are referenced below . Remove the amplier from its package (for package contents, see “Unpacking Y our 1. Amplier[...]

www .clarksynthesis.com T A0.1 Amplier 14 SETTING UP Y OUR AMPLIFIER The T A0.1 can be custom mounted for use in a variety of applications. By utilizing the pre-drilled holes in the mounting plate and the Remote Control, the user can mount the amplier to almost any surface that provides 1) access to the Remote Control, 2) access to the Input/[...]

T A0.1 Amplier 15 www .clarksynthesis.com SETTING UP Y OUR AMPLIFIER CAUTION: Before connecting any wires or input/output lines, insure all equipment is off and no signals are being sent from the input device. In order to reduce the chances of accidentally damaging the amplier or transducer , please set the amplier controls to the safety p[...]

www .clarksynthesis.com T A0.1 Amplier 16 SETTING UP Y OUR AMPLIFIER HOME THEA TER There are several different ways to hook up your system in terms of which source material (signal) is delivered to the amplier(s) and transducer(s). Since our inception, we have discovered that approximately half of our customers prefer using the LFE/SUB signal[...]

T A0.1 Amplier 17 www .clarksynthesis.com Right Front (RF) and Left Front (LF) Hookup For this hookup, connect the RF and LF Pre-Amp Outputs to the T A0.1 amplier inputs. NOTE: Not all receivers have Pre-Amp outputs for the Right Front and Left Front outputs. If you have a question about your receiver ’s outputs, please consult your owner ?[...]

www .clarksynthesis.com T A0.1 Amplier 18 SETTING UP Y OUR AMPLIFIER If you are able to locate the amplier within 3 feet of the transducer (3 ft. is the approximate length of the speaker wire attached to the transducer), connect the transducer wires directly to the amplier . This can be done by unscrewing the wire binding posts, inserting [...]

T A0.1 Amplier 19 www .clarksynthesis.com SETTING UP Y OUR AMPLIFIER The T A0.1 has powered loop-through. This feature enables the user to take the signal from an audio source and pass it to a series of T A0.1 ampliers in order to drive multiple transducers. The drawing for this type of hookup is shown below . Use a standard “Y” adapter t[...]

www .clarksynthesis.com T A0.1 Amplier 20 OPERA TING Y OUR AMPLIFIER For Home Theater installations, once you have properly set up your amplier , it is important to take time to balance the transducer and subwoofer sound. The volume of the transducer is controlled by the receiver and will rise or fall in direct proportion to that of the prima[...]

T A0.1 Amplier 21 www .clarksynthesis.com OPERA TING Y OUR AMPLIFIER If you are using the LFE/SUB signal as your input for the transducer , insure the 4. Low Pass/Bypass Switch is set to “Low Pass” (see photo #4) and the Crossover Control on the T A0.1 is set to 400 Hz (photo #5). If you are using the RF/LF signal, set the switch to “Bypas[...]

www .clarksynthesis.com T A0.1 Amplier 22 SPECIFICA TIONS General Power Supply ................................................................................................................100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, Auto • Standby Current (1 10 V AC / 220 V AC).................................................................................[...]

T A0.1 Amplier 23 www .clarksynthesis.com TR OUBLESHOO TING Symptom T roubleshooting Question Remedy No Power Is the power cord plugged into the wall? Plug the power cord into the wall. Is the power cord plugged into the back of the amplier? Plug the power cord into the back of the amplier . Is the remote control attached to the amplier[...]

www .clarksynthesis.com T A0.1 Amplier 24 GL OSSAR Y OF TERMS T erm Denition Audio Input/Output Connectors Audio connectors on the amplier that receive or transmit the main signal. Automatic Balancing System Included in some Home Theater Surround-Sound Receivers, this feature uses microphones to measure room sound levels in order to proper[...]

T A0.1 Amplier 25 www .clarksynthesis.com GL OSSAR Y OF TERMS T erm Denition On/Auto/Off Switch The switch next to the Crossover Control that allows the user to place the amplier into Auto On/Standby mode, On, or Off. When the switch is set to “On,” the amplier will remain powered on, regardless of whether an input signal is present[...]

www .clarksynthesis.com T A0.1 Amplier 26 INDEX Symbols 5-Way binding post 5, 18 A AC Panel 12 AC Power Cord Connector 5, 12 Audio Input/Output Connectors 10, 11, 13, 16, 17, 19, 24 B Balancing 13 C Contact Information 6 Crossover Frequency 5, 9, 21, 22, 23 Crossover (X-Over) Control 8, 9, 21, 23, 24 D Dimensions 22 F Features 5 Frequency Respon[...]

T A0.1 Amplier 27 www .clarksynthesis.com INDEX M Mixer 17 Mounting 14 Multiple Signal Hookup 17 O On/Auto/Off Switch 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, 20, 21, 23 P Package Contents 6 Power Indicator (LED) 8, 9 Power (Output) 22 Pre-Amp 17, 25 Q Quick Setup Instructions 13 R Remote Control Interface 7, 8, 9 Return Policy 3 RF/LF Hookup 17 Right Front (RF) 25 S [...]

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