Position the strain relief rubber band
on the ButtKicker Gamer cable
1.
Position the rubber strain relief on the ButtKicker® Gamer cable
until it is approx. 6” away from the ButtKicker Gamer.
2.
Pull the loop of the strain relief nearest to the ButtKicker
Gamer tight.
3.
Place the second loop about 8” further down the cable and pull
it tight. (refer to figure 1)
Attach the ButtKicker Gamer
to your center post chair
1.
Raise the pneumatic lift on your chair (make the seat of the chair
higher). Then, push down the sleeve covering the center post to
expose the post. (refer to figure 2)
2.
Loosen the knob on the arm of the ButtKicker Gamer and place
the clamp around the post.
3.
Tighten the knob and secure the ButtKicker Gamer in place on
the chair seat. (refer to figure 2)
4.
Use the supplied Velcro® cable wraps to tie the end of the
ButtKicker Gamer cable to one leg of your seat. (refer to figure 3)
Position the Gamer Amplifier and
connect to the ButtKicker Gamer
Do not turn on the Gamer Amplifier until
all of the connections are made!
1.
Connect the longer cable that attaches to the Gamer Amplifier to
the shorter cable coming from the ButtKicker Gamer. (refer to
large diagram &
figure 3b
) [Note that the cables may be
disconnected using the quick release connector at any time if
desired.
HOWEVER
, make sure the amplifier is turned off
BEFORE
disconnecting the cables.]
2.
Position the amplifier near the audio source (PC), and accessible
to the user.
3.
If desired, use the optional standing feet to position the amplifier
in an upright position. Attach one foot to the amplifier case by
gently bending down on the ends of the foot so that the middle
channel of the foot will fit snuggly over the edge of one of the
bolts on the amplifier case. Repeat this step with the other foot.
4.
Connect the power cord to the power terminal on the back of the
Gamer Amplifier and then plug it into a power outlet.
Connecting the Audio Signal from
the PC to the Gamer Amplifier
For a stereo or 4 channel sound card
, insert the mini “Y” adaptor
into the “line out” (usually a green jack). Connect the mini male end
of the 5’ mini to the RCA cable to one leg of the mini “Y” adaptor. Then
connect either the red or black RCA male end of this cable to the “line
level input” RCA input on the back of the Gamer Amplifier.
Connect the signal cable for your speaker system to the other leg of
the mini “Y” adaptor.
For a 5.1 sound card
, insert the mini “Y” adaptor into the sub/center
channel (usually an orange jack). Connect the mini male end of the 5’
mini to RCA cable to one leg of the mini “Y” adaptor. Then connect the
red RCA male end of this cable to the “line level input” RCA input on
the back of the Gamer Amplifier.
Connect the signal cable for your speaker system to the other leg of
the mini “Y” adaptor.
For a multi-channel sound card with a digital output and a separate
surround sound system
, use the RCA “Y” adaptor to split the “sub
out” output of your surround sound processor. Use the 5’ RCA to RCA
cable to connect one leg of the RCA “Y” adaptor to the “line level input”
RCA input on the back of the Gamer Amplifier, and connect the audio
cable of your subwoofer to the other leg of the RCA “Y” adaptor.
PC GAMING
START HERE
Email us at:
[email protected]
The Guitammer Company Inc.
1-888-676-2828
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST
Visit us on the web at:
www.thebuttkicker.com
STOP!
If you have questions or need technical support,
please contact The Guitammer Company, not
the store where you purchased the product.
FAQ’s
Q.
Everything is hooked up but I’m not getting any output from the ButtKicker® Gamer.
A.
Here are a few things to check. Make sure that:
- The Gamer Amplifier is plugged in and turned on.
- All connections are firmly connected.
- Software is properly installed and functioning.
- Sound is not muted and volume is turned up.
- Your computer’s sound card is turned up enough and the bass setting is set high enough.
Refer to the “SOFTWARE VOLUME CONTROLS IN MICROSOFT WINDOWS®” section of the “Software
and Hardware Gain Controls for PC” in the Product Information Guide.
Q.
What can I do about computer monitor interference?
A.
Increase the distance between the monitor and the Gamer Amplifier.
Q.
How should I set the switches and knobs on the front of the Gamer Amplifier?
A.
The following are general guidelines:
Media
Low Cutoff Switch
High Cutoff Switch
High Cutoff Freq. Knob
Games
on
on
40 Hz
Music
on
off
disabled by the high cut switch
Movies
off
on
80 Hz
* Adjust the volume knob so that the ButtKicker Gamer meets your intensity preference.
Q.
I get a lot of extra shaking even when there isn’t any action in the game or movie. How can I get rid of this?
A.
The ButtKicker Gamer is reacting to bass in the soundtrack. Turn on the high cut switch and dial the high
cut knob down to a lower frequency. The extra shaking may also be eliminated by turning off the background
music from the in-game settings menu.
Q.
MY CHAIR RATTLES!?! How can I fix this problem?
A.
The part that most often rattles is the lever that controls the pneumatic lift cylinder and/or tilt control.
The rattle can be eliminated by jamming foam under the lever or by hanging a bean bag on the handle.
Q.
What happens to the cables when I twist around in my seat?
A.
There is a strain relief already attached to the ButtKicker Gamer cable which will allow you to spin around
without immediately putting strain on the cable. Should the cable get wrapped around the center post more
than just a few times, spin the chair back the other way until the cable is no longer twisted.
Q.
At times I use my chair away from my desk, how can I do that with the cable attached?
A.
The quick release on the ButtKicker Gamer cable allows the cable to easily disconnect at the base of
the chair without having to remove the ButtKicker Gamer from your chair.
Q.
I hear a knocking or banging noise coming from the ButtKicker Gamer?
A.
That is the internal piston of the ButtKicker Gamer hitting the inside of the housing. Although this will not
immediately harm the unit, you should turn the volume down (lower) on the Gamer Amplifier to avoid this
“over driving” of the ButtKicker Gamer.
For more information, refer to the Product Information Guide included.
Visit www.thebuttkicker.com for more FAQ’s and details on other ButtKicker products and accessories.
PC SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT
PLEASE NOTE:
TURN OFF THE GAMER AMPLIFIER WHEN NOT IN USE.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
PLEASE NOTE:
THE QUICK CONNECT CABLE ONLY FITS ONE WAY.
Make sure pins are properly aligned with the large pin
in the large hole and the small pin in the small hole.
Figure 3b
1.
Turn on the Gamer Amplifier.
2.
Turn on your favorite game, music track, or movie.
3.
Adjust the PC volume in the software as described in
the Product Information Guide.
4.
Adjust your speaker system to a usable listening volume.
5.
Adjust the Gamer Amplifier. See the FAQ section on the
back page for detailed information on common knob and
switch settings.
6.
If your chair has levers that rattle, jam foam under the
lever or hang a bean bag on the handle.
7.
Enjoy
