Bird Gard Super Pro Amp User manual

arrays. The switch arrays are
the switch banks located in
the top left corner of the unit
to the left of "Recordings" and
to the right of "Mode Settings".
A switch is ON if the switch is
moved to the right-hand side. The switch is OFF if
it is moved to the left-hand side.
RECORDING SWITCHES
The Recordings switches are
the first eight switches in the top
switch array. Each switch has
a recording number to the right
of it that corresponds with the
bird descriptions listed on the
foil label affixed to the Memory Card with Sound
Chip assembly.
MODE SETTING SWITCHES
The Mode Setting switches set
the various modes of opera-
tion: such as the amount of
time between playing bird dis-
tress calls, when the unit will operate (day only,
night only, or 24 hours), and whether the unit will
operate in the Random Mode or Normal Mode.
Switch Mode or Function
1 Sets the Time-Off Period
2 Sets the Time-Off Period
3 Sets the Time the unit plays
4 Sets the Time the unit plays
5 Turns Random Mode On or Off
TIME OFF SWITCHES
The two Time Off switches
are located just below the
Recording switches in the
switch array. When the unit is
set to one of the various Time Off modes, the unit
will delay a number of seconds or minutes between
recorded sounds. Please note that the unit will play
all of the selected recordings (either sequentially
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
Your complete Bird Gard®
Super Pro AMP kit includes
a control unit, 40-watt solar
panel, battery cable with
clips and a 20-speaker tower.
Open the control unit by lift-
ing the two latches on the
side of the enclosure.
Prior to operation, route the
speaker and power cables
from their respective jacks
on the control panel down
through the cable strain
relief in the lower part of the
enclosure.
IMPORTANT: Be certain that
the power switch is in the OFF
position and the volume control is set
to the minimum (LOW) volume level
(counterclockwise) as shown in Fig. 1
when powering up the unit.
SETUP AND INSTALLATION
1) Use the mounting hard-
ware (included) to mount
the control unit box to a
wall, post, pole or other
vertical surface.
2) Attach the battery cable
assembly to a 12V battery
(not included) matching
the positive and negative
terminals. The other end
of the cable comes pre-
installed into the power
terminal block. Attach the
two speaker wires from
Digital Bird Repeller
Fig. 1
Cable Strain Relief
Complete system shown
mounted on a pipe
with solar panel.
the 20-speaker tower to the speaker terminals
on the generating unit. Connect the solar panel
to the battery matching the positive and negative
terminals on both ends. (Fig. 2)
3) It is recommended to mount the 20-speaker
tower on a pole or surface that is aimed directly
and at the same level as the infected area.
4) Set the "Recordings" switches, "Mode Settings"
switches, Time Off switches, Time of Operation
switches and Random Operation switches to
the desired settings. (See “PROGRAMMING
YOUR SUPER PRO AMP” for complete details
on how to program your bird repeller).
5) Make sure the volume setting is set to LOW (all
the way counterclockwise).
6) Slide the power switch to the ON position. The
unit may take a few seconds before starting.
7) Adjust the volume to the desired level.
8) Close the cover and latch shut.
PROGRAMMING YOUR SUPER PRO AMP
To program your Super Pro AMP unit you will
need a small screwdriver, toothpick, or other small,
rigid object to toggle the switches in the switch
Control Unit
20-Speaker Tower
40-Watt Solar Panel
with Mounting Kit
12-Volt Battery (Not Included)
Inside Battery Box (Included)
And SunSaver 6 Voltage
Regulator (Included)
See Enlarged Photograph
At Right
+-
SPEAKERS
12V BATTERY
Enlarged View of SunSaver-6
Solar Controller -- Voltage Regulator
Wiring Setup Diagram
Fig. 2
NOTE: The Bird Gard Super Pro Amp features a replaceable Memory
Card with Sound Chip. You will notice that the sounds included on your
Bird Gard Super Pro Amp unit are listed on a silver foil label affixed to the
chip. To remove, simply pull Memory Card with Sound Chip straight out
from the embedded socket. Then insert a different Memory Card with
Sound Chip by pressing firmly straight into the socket.

or non-sequentially, depending on the Random
Mode) then it will go into a delay. The unit will play
for a short interval of time, from 6 seconds to 48
seconds, depending on the number of sounds that
are selected. The time the unit stays off depends
on the Time Off and the Random Mode settings.
If the unit is operating in Random Mode, the unit
will delay anywhere from the minimum value to
the maximum value for that time off setting. If the
unit is not in Random Mode, it will delay only the
minimum value. To set the Time Off period (or delay
interval), use the following settings on switches 1
and 2 in the mode function settings.
Switch 1 Switch 2 Time Off Period
ON OFF Short
OFF ON Medium
ON ON Long
OFF OFF Extra Long
Mode Min Max
Short 17 sec 50 sec
Medium 1 min 4:15 min
Long 5:00 min 10:00 min
XLong 10 min 30 min
TIME OF OPERATION SWITCHES
The two “Day/24hour/
Night” switches are
located just under the
Time-Off switches in the
switch array. ‘Night Mode’
operates the unit at night and ‘Day Mode’ operates
the unit during the day. However, the photocell that
senses the sunlight is susceptible to bright lights.
Take care not to have bright lights shining towards
the unit since this can prevent the unit from operat-
ing properly. In 24-hour mode, the unit will operate
continuously, regardless of the time of day. To set
the time period for the unit to operate set switches 3
and 4 in the Mode Function settings to the following:
Switch 3 Switch 4 Mode
ON OFF Day Only
OFF ON 24-Hour
ON ON Night Only
OFF OFF also Night Only
PROBLEM
Unit is on,
but no sound is heard
Unit is on, but plays the
same bird over and over,
regardless of settings
Unit is not operating
properly in the
DAY or NIGHT mode
Unit does not function
properly when connected
to a 12 volt battery
• Check volume settings.
• Check time of operation settings.
• Check that at least one bird is
selected to play.
Reset the unit by turning it off
for 30 seconds and then back on.
• Double check Mode
switch settings.
• Make sure photocell
is not obstructed.
• Make sure the photocell is
not affected by bright lights
in either the front or the
back of the unit.
• Check battery condition.
• Turn power switch on
unit to the OFF position.
Reconnect the battery,
wait 30 seconds, then
switch the unit back on.
SOLUTION
Bird Gard Super Pro AMP P/N 655-0040-00, Rev. B
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TROUBLESHOOTINGRANDOM OPERATION SWITCH
The “Random”
switch is the bot-
tom switch in
the switch array.
When operating
in Random Mode, the unit will randomly play the
selected recordings in non-sequential order. When
the unit is not operating in the Random Mode, the
unit will play the selected recordings in a sequential
order. The Random Mode is recommended to keep
birds from adapting to a preset pattern of sounds. To
operate the unit in Random mode, set switch 5 in
Mode settings as follows:
Switch 5 Mode
ON Random mode ON
OFF Random mode OFF
NOTE: The unit will play for a short interval of time, from 6 sec-
onds to 48 seconds, depending on the number of sounds that
are selected.
PROGRAMMING EXAMPLE
Recording Switches: Results
1, 3, 5 and 6 to “ON” position Plays Bird 1, 3, 5 & 6
Mode Switches
1 = “OFF” position
2 = “ON” position (Medium), every 1 to 4 minutes
3 = “ON” position
4 = “OFF” position Operates during daylight hours only
5 = “ON” position In random, non-sequential order
VOLUME CONTROL
The unit has a volume control dial on the front panel
of the unit. Turning the dial toward low will result in
reduced sound output and rotating the dial toward
high will result in an increase in sound output.
CAUTION: Take care when turning the dial since the unit may be
in an inactive state when the dial is rotated. It could then reactivate
at a very high level of sound which could be painful to your ears.
POWER SWITCH
The power switch enables the unit to operate.
Slide the switch to the ON position to start the unit.
If you turn the unit OFF, be sure to leave it off for
about 30 seconds before turning it back on to allow
the electronics to properly reset.