Black Box BassNation User manual
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AMPLIFIED STEREO LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM
USERS GUIDE
Designed in California, US - Assembled in CN
For use with all audio sources including:
• MP3 Players / iPods
• Televisions
• Gaming Consoles
• Laptops
• Personal Computers
• Cell Phones
• CD Players
• Guitar Modelers
170-1057_B
BASSNATION 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
BassNation Inc. warrants the original purchaser only that this product will be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date
of original retail purchase from an authorized BassNation Dealer. The limited 90
day warranty does not cover, damage by accident, misuse, abuse, product
modification, or neglect: damage occurring during shipment, damage from failure
to follow instructions contained in the set up guide. BassNations liability is limited
to repair or replacement of the product. Defective products must be shipped,
together with a proof of purchase receipt, prepaid, insured to BassNation. To
return a product to BassNation please call BassNation Monday through Friday
9AM-5PM Pacific Standard Time at 888-779-9990, to request a return
authorization shipping address instructions to the closest BassNation repair
center. You may also request service on our web site: www.bassnationaudio.com
and “click” on the contact button and send an email to BassNation USA.
IF PURCHASED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
If the product was purchased outside of the United States please contact your
authorized BassNation Distributor for warranty information.
Do not return product to your distributor without authorization. They will be
returned unopened. You are responsible for transporting your product for repair
or replacement.
Should you have difficulties receiving service outside the United States please
contact BassNation Inc. in the USA via our web site at www.bassnationaudio.co
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for assistance.
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DC IN
12-18 VDC
INPUT
L R
INPUT
PUSH - ON/OFF
VOLUME
Read these instructions before operating.
Follow all instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
AC/DC Adapter Power Supply
Use only the AC/DC adapter that was supplied with
the unit by BassNation. Do not use a substitute
adapter. Using an incorrect AC/DC adapter may cause
damage to the product and will void its warranty.
Caution: Risk of electric shock. Do not tamper with,
modify, open or disassemble.
Do not use near water or in wet environment.
Do not immerse in water or any liquid.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Use only as directed in this user manual.
Do not install or use near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. The wide blade is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the power supply.
Use only cables and accessories specified for use with the
power supply.
Unplug the power supply when unused for long periods of
time or during lightning storms.
Servicing is required when the power supply has been
damaged in any way, such as if the power supply cord or
plug is damaged, if liquid has been spilled, if objects have
fallen onto the power supply, if the power supply has been
exposed to rain or moisture, if the power supply does not
operate normally, or if the power supply has been dropped.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Thank you for purchasing the “Black Box” digitally amplified stereo loudspeaker system from BassNation™.
As noted on the front page of this quick start guide, the “Black Box” is designed to work with all types of
audio sources. It produces a LOUD, yet crystal clear stereo soundstage. And because of its ported real
wood enclosure, there’s plenty of deep rich bass on tap. Our U.S. based engineering team used a custom
designed, digitally controlled proprietory software platform to acoustically tune the system for maximum
performance - no matter what the audio source!
The following items are included along with the Black Box:
1) AC/DC power supply adapter
2) AC power cord for the AC/DC adapter
3) 12 Volt automotive power adapter
4) Stereo mini to mini input cable
5) Stereo RCA to RCA input cable
Front Panel
Rear Panel
How to use the Black Box:
1. Plug the AC power cord into the AC/DC adapter.
2. Plug the AC/DC adapter into the DC IN jack on the rear panel of the Black Box.
3. Plug the AC cord into a wall outlet.
4. Connect a source using either the front panel Mini jack or the rear panel RCA jacks.
Note: If both the Mini jack and RCA jacks are connected, the Mini jack will be the default input.
5. Turn the unit on by gently pressing the ON/OFF knob in. The front panel blue LED will light.
6. Adjust the volume by either the volume knob or a combo of the volume knob and your source’s
output level adjustment.
7. Turn the unit off by pressing the ON/OFF knob again. The blue LED will now go off.
How to use the automotive adapter:
1. Plug the automotive adapter into the DC IN jack on the rear panel of the Black Box.
2. Plug the other end of the adapter into a 12V source or a automotive cigarette lighter jack.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Digital Device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures.
Reorient or relocate the receiver or transmitter
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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