CLARK SYNTHESIS TACTILE SOUND® Installation Guide • • • • TST429-Platinum Transducer TST329-Gold Transducer TST239-Silver Transducer AW339-All Weather Transducer For accessories and other helpful information, visit our web site www.clarksynthesis.com Table of Contents CAUTION: THIS TRANSDUCER CONTAINS AN EXTREMELY POWERFUL MAGNET. DO NOT PLACE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO TUBE TV MONITORS, TUBE VIDEO MONITORS, AND MAGNETIC MEDIA.
! IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION 1. DO NOT DROP THE TRANSDUCER- The Transducer can be damaged both internally and externally if dropped. Damage caused by dropping the Transducer is not covered under the warranty. 2. DO NOT EXPOSE THE TRANSDUCER TO HIGH DISTORTION LEVELS- Exposing the Transducer to high levels of distortion may damage the unit. This type of damage is not covered under the warranty. If the Transducer stops playing, it is likely that the built-in protection circuit has activated.
Introduction Before you drill holes and run wires, take a few moments to review this Installation Guide. 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.
Supplied Parts SUPPLIED PARTS (ILLUSTRATED BELOW) REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS A. (1) TST209 Transducer B. (1) Unimount Bracket C. (1) 3/8”-16 x 3” Hanger Bolt D. (1) 3/8”-16 x 3” Threaded Stud E. (1) 3/8”-16 x 1.5” Threaded Stud F. (1) 3/8”-16 x 1” Hex Bolt G. (4) #12 x 1” Screw H. (2) 3/8” Jam Nut I. (4) #12 Washer J. (4) #12 Lock Washer K. (1) 3/8” Washer L. (1) 3/8” Lock Washer M.
General Information One of the best materials for carrying tactile vibrations is wood. In most applications, the TST should be centrally located on the structure (chair, floor, riser, deck, etc.) in order to evenly distribute the tactile effect. When two or more TSTs are used on one structure, they should be spaced equidistant from each other and the edges/boundaries of the structure. Mounting to a bridge, joist, or frame member is preferred.
Installation: Overview Installation Type: Unimount Bracket Installation Type: Hanger Bolt Screws into the bottom of the mounting surface. Requires access only to the bottom of the mounting surface. Requires a flat or nearly flat mounting surface. Minimum 4-1/2” vertical space required, including 1/2” clearance between the Transducer and the floor. Screws into the bottom of the mounting surface (into a 5/16” drilled hole. Requires access only to the bottom of the mounting surface.
Installation: Overview Installation Type: T-Nut Installation Type: Hex Bolt Requires initial access to the top of the material to insert the T-Nut, which installs flush to the surface. (Drill a 7/16” hole for the T-Nut.) Minimum 3-1/2” vertical space required, including 1/2” clearance between the Transducer and the floor. For use with metal or other high-tensile mounting surfaces no thicker than 1/4”. Requires access to the top of the mounting surface both to install the bolt and to tighten it.
Installation: Chairs & Couches As a general rule, most chairs and couches have an underlying wooden frame. The Transducer can be mounted directly to a frame member or to a hardwood bridge that is rigidly secured to chair or couch’s bottom frame. The bridge should be at least 3/4" thick and cut to span the two frame members or connect two sides of a box frame. The more centrally located the frame member or bridge is on the overall structure, the better the distribution of tactile sound.
Installation: Traditional Floors & Platforms TRADITIONAL FLOORS Transducers may be mounted under a floor by attaching a hardwood bridge between adjacent floor joists, or by installing a 2” x 6” bridge with a curved niche. When installing under a floor, access may be from the basement or the ceiling below the floor. The TST will be mounted to a bridge connected between adjacent floor joists.
Installation: Laminated I-Beam Floors Laminated I-Beam Joists The Transducer mounts on 1"x 6" hardwood bridge spanning two joists, using the Unimount Bracket (shown) or the threaded stud with T-Nut. Attach the bridge to the bottom face of the joists using adhesive and screws. Installation using the Unimount Bracket MOUNTING DETAIL 1. Attach a 1” by 6” hardwood bridge to the two I-beams using adhesive and screws. 2.
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Installation: Wood Decks 1 Measure the overall dimensions of the deck. For best results, it is recommended that one (1) AW339 be installed for every 10 ft. by 10 ft. (3 m by 3 m) section of deck. For example, if you have a deck that is 10 ft. by 20 ft. (3 m by 6 m), you would need to install two (2) AW339 transducers on that deck. The transducer should be mounted in a location that is equally spaced from the sides of the deck and other transducers.
3 Installation: Wood Decks If you are using the joist mount, determine the general mounting location and then find the closest joist support for that location. Drill a 5/16” (.79 cm) pilot hole that is approximately 2 inches (5 cm) deep into the joist. Place two (2) Jam Nuts on the Hanger Bolt and tighten the nuts together (see the joist style diagram on the previous page). Turn the Hanger Bolt into the joist up to the place on the bolt where the threads change from wood threads to machine threads.
Wiring & Connections HOME THEATER There are several different ways to hook up your system in terms of which source material (signal) is delivered to the amplifier(s) and Transducer(s). Since our inception, we have discovered that approximately half of our customers prefer using the LFE/SUB signal with their Transducers. The other half prefer using the Right Front (RF) and Left Front (LF) signals. Additionally, there are a few people who like to use multiple signals concurrently.
Wiring & Connections Right Front (RF) and Left Front (LF) Hookup For this hookup, connect the RF and LF Pre-Amp Outputs to the amplifier 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’s manual or contact your receiver’s manufacturer.
Wiring & Connections Two Transducers with a Stereo Amplifier Amplifier (100 - 150 Watts per Channel into 4 ohms) Input R – Transducer Output L – + Audio Input Signal + Transducer Two Transducers with a Mono Amplifier Amplifier (120 - 150 Watts into 8 ohms) L R Audio Input Signal OUT IN – + Output Transducer Transducer 16 Tactile Sound Transducers www.clarksynthesis.
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Troubleshooting Symptom No Tactile Sound Not Enough Tactile Sound Troubleshooting Question Remedy Is the Transducer connected? Connect the Transducer properly. Is the input source connected to the amplifier input? Connect the input source. Is the source outputting a signal? Connect the source to another amplifier to verify the source is working. Is the Gain (Volume) Control turned up? Slowly turn up the Gain (Volume) Control.
Warranty & Returns United States Warranty and Return Policy TST429, TST329, TST239, AW339 Transducer WARRANTY Clark Synthesis, Inc. warranties the TST239, TST329, TST429, and AW339 Transducers 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. This warranty is valid for the original purchaser and is not extended to subsequent owners.
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