megablaster

selected recordings in a sequential order. The Random Mode is recommended to keep birds from adapting to a preset pattern of sounds. T o operate the unit in Random mode, set switch 5 in Mode settings as follows:

TROUBLESHOOTING


	PROBLEM	SOLUTION
	Unit is on, but no sound is heard	• Check volume settings. • Check time of operation settings. • Check that at least one bird is selected to play.
	Unit is on, but plays the same bird over and over, regardless of settings	Reset the unit by turning it off for 30 seconds and then back on.
	Unit is not operating properly in the DAY or NIGHT mode	• 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.
	Unit does not function properly when connected to a 12 volt battery	• Check battery condition. • Turn power switch on unit to the OFF position. Reconnect the battery, wait 30 seconds, then switch the unit back on.

BIRD-X MEGABLASTER

Switch 5

ON OFF

Mode

Random mode ON Random mode OFF

PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

PROGRAMMING EXAMPLE

Your complete Bird-X Mega-Blaster kit includes a control unit, 40 watt solar panel, battery cable with clips and a 20 speaker tower. Open the control unit by lifting 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.

Recording Switches:

1, 3, 5 and 6 to “ON” position

Results

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.

LIMITED WARRANTY

IF YOU ARE NOT COMPLETELY SATISFIED, CONTACT THE PLACE OF PURCHASE OR OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 1 YEAR OF YOUR DATE OF PURCHASE FOR PROMPT AND COURTEOUS REPLACEMENT, REPAIR OR REFUND.

BIRD-X INC'S LIABILITY HEREUNDER SHALL BE LIMITED TO REFUNDING THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY CUSTOMER OR REPLACING THE PRODUCT, IN BIRD-X'S SOLE DISCRETION, AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL BIRD-X INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, ARISING FROM THE CUSTOMER'S USE OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THIS LIMITATION MAY BE LIMITED BY STATE LAW.

EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, BIRD-X INC DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS; AND THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF BIRD-X INC ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, USE, OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT.

Cable Strain Relief

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 prein-stalled into the power ter minal block. Attach the

BIRD-X, INC

300 N. ELIZABETH ST CHICAGO, IL 60607 1-800-662-5021 • Fax 312 226-2480 sales@bird-x.com • www.bird-x.com

Complete system shown

mounted on a pipe

with solar panel.

EPA Establishment Number 62617-OR-001

Bird-X MEGABLASTER

20 Speaker Towftr

Emu:

object to toggle the switches 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.

RECORDING #1 RECORDING #2 RECORDING #3 RECORDING #4 RECORDING #5 RECORDING #6 RECORDING #7 RECORDING #8

TIME OFF

DAY/24HR/NIGHT

RANDOM

the switch array. The switch array is the switch bank located in the top left corner of the unit (under “PROGRAM”) . A switch is ON if the switch is pressed down on the right-hand side. The switch is OFF if the left

side is pressed down.

RECORDING SETTING SWITCHES

Switch 1 Switch 2

ON OFF

OFF ON

ON ON

OFF OFF

Mode Min

Short 17 sec

Medium 1 min

Long 5:00 min

XLong 10 min

Time Off Period

Short Medium Long Extra Long

Max

50 sec 4:15 min 10:00 min 30 min

RECORDING Switches (1-8)

The Recording switches are the

RECORD NG #2 RECORD NG #3 RECO f D NG #4 RECORD NG #5 RECORD NG #6 RECORD NG #7 : ORD NG #8

first eight switches in the switch array. Each switch has a recording number to the right of it that corresponds with the bird descriptions listed on the foil label inside the unit.

Fig. 2 Wiring Setup Diagram

TIME OFF

DAY/24HR/NIGHT

RANDOM

two speaker wires from 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 Recording switches, Mode Setting switches, Time-Off switches, Time of Operation switches and Random Operation switches to the desired settings. (See PROGRAMMING YOUR MEGABLASTER 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 MEGABLASTER

To program your Megablaster unit you will need a small screwdriver, toothpick, or other small, rigid

MODE SETTING SWITCHES

HARASSMENT #8

IME OFF

AY/24HR/NIGHT

ANDOM

The Mode Setting switches set the various modes of operation:

TIME OF OPERATION SWITCHES

TIME OFF 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 operating 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:

Mode Setting Switches (1-5)

such as the amount of time

between playing bird distress

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


Switch 3	Switch 4	Mode
ON	OFF	Day Only
OFF	ON	24-Hour
ON	ON	Night Only
OFF	OFF	also Night Only

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 or non-sequentially, depending on the Random Mode) then it will go into a delay. The time the unit stays off depends on the Time-Off and the Random Mode settings. If the unit is operating in

RANDOM OPERATION SWITCH

The “Random” switch is the bottom 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