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Warnings / Table of Contents Warnings: 1. Read instructions — Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating this product. 2. Heed Warnings — Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. 3. Servicing — Do not attempt to repair or service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 4. Use caution when lifting heavy furniture. Serious injury may occur. 5. The TES-100 Actuator contains a powerful magnet. 6.
Product and Performance Thank You and Welcome to Crowson Congratulations on your purchase of a TES-100 Tactile Motion Effects System (TES-100 Motion System). The Crowson Technology TES-100 Actuator delivers the world’s most true-to-life low frequency motion effects. The integration of the TES-100 System with your home theater or audio system delivers accurate, ultra-low frequency motion for a visceral experience that is otherwise impossible to achieve.
Installation TES-100 Stereo Motion System II. Installation A: TES-100 Stereo Motion System Sysem includes: two (2) TES-100 Actuators and two (2) Motion Isolators* 1 Install Motion Isolators: 1. If possible, remove all of the furniture supporting feet. Position two Motion Isolators in place of the front supporting feet (ref: fig. 3). Orient each Isolator such that the flat side faces upward (open side down). Use the supplied #8 wood screw and washer to secure the Motion Isolators.
TES-100 Stereo Motion System Installation System connections Option 1: Using Crowson Integrated Stereo Motion Amplifier Surround Sound Receiver Subwoofer Pre-amp outputs FL FR � SUB/LFE � � IN � STEREO IN OUTPUT LFE IN L IN R OUT + _ + _ R � L Crowson Stereo Motion Amplifier � � Figure 5 Option 2: Using Crowson Pre-Amplifier and Non-Crowson Power Amplifier Surround Sound Receiver Subwoofer Pre-amp outputs FL FR � SUB/LFE � � IN RCA “Y” Adaptor Crowson Pre-Amp � � � �
Installation TES-100 Mono Motion System B. TES-100 Mono Motion System: System includes: one (1) TES-100 Actuator and three (3) Motion Isolators* 1 Install Motion Isolators: 1. If possible, remove all of the furniture’s supporting feet. Position three Motion Isolators in place of the supporting feet (ref: fig. 7). Orient each Isolator such that the flat side faces upward (open side down). Use the supplied #8 wood screw and washer to secure the Motion Isolator. A 1/8 inch pilot hole may be necessary.
Installation TES-100 Mono Motion System System Connections Option 3: Using Crowson Integrated Stereo Motion Amplifier Surround Sound Receiver Subwoofer Pre-amp outputs FL FR SUB/LFE IN Crowson Stereo Motion Amplifier STEREO IN OUTPUT LFE IN L IN R OUT + _ + _ R � L �M � � Figure 9 Option 4: Using Crowson Pre-Amplifier and Non-Crowson Power Amplifier Surround Sound Receiver Subwoofer Pre-amp outputs FL FR SUB/LFE IN Crowson Pre-Amp M Generic Amplifier SPEAKER OUTPUTS INPUT MONO OU
Installation Multi-Seat Arrangements C. Multiple-Seat Installation Crowson TES-100 Tactile Motion Systems may be integrated into large home theater environments with multiple seats and multiple rows. We recommend installing one (1) TES-100 Actuator and one (1) Motion Isolator per arm (ref: fig. 11). Each “active” seating position must rest, in part, on at least one (1) TES-100 Actuator. Additional Motion Isolators may be purchased and added to support the additional feet of a non-standard seating design.
Usage and Calibration III. Usage and Calibration The TES-100 Actuators are powered by a separate dedicated amplifier and therefore must be calibrated to best integrate with the audible sound system (loudspeakers). Crowson’s recommended calibration levels are meant as a guideline, from which each customer may choose to customize according to his or her personal preference. A. Setting Filter Level: A Low-Pass-Filter (LPF) is employed to remove unwanted high frequency content from Crowson Motion Systems.
Troubleshooting and Specifications IV. Troubleshooting: No Motion • Check that the AC is live. • Is the motion amplifier on? See amplifier manual for detailed troubleshooting. • Check that the input cables and speaker wires are secure at both ends. • Make sure that the pre-amp/receiver is on and that the system speakers are producing low-frequency sound (bass). • Check for short-circuited speaker wires. • Check for excessive temperature and inadequate ventilation conditions. • Check the LPF Knob.
Warranty Warranty Crowson Technology, LLC warrants that each TES-100 purchased from Crowson Technology, LLC is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal usage during the warranty period. Said warranty shall commence on the day of purchase by the End-User and continue for a period of (2) years. To exercise the End-User’s rights under this warranty, the Product must be returned at the End-Users expense, to Crowson Technology, LLC.
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