Boston Acoustics high-powered subwoofer owner manual Important Safety Instructions, American Users

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This symbol found on the apparatus indicates hazards arising from dangerous voltages.

This symbol found on the apparatus indicates the user should read all safety statements found in the user manual.

This symbol found on the apparatus indicates double insulation.

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with dry cloth.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manu- facturer.

12.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

14.Maintain a minimum distance of 2” (50mm) around the front, rear, and sides of the apparatus for sufficient ventila- tion. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings or placing on or around the apparatus items such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

15.No open flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

This symbol found on the apparatus indicates that the apparatus must be placed in a separate collection facility for electronic waste and not disposed with household waste.

16.The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splash- ing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

17.Either the power inlet connector on the rear of the appara- tus or the power plug at the wall must remain accessible, to be able to disconnect power from the apparatus.

18.To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC recep- tacle.

19.The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain read- ily operable.

20.The apparatus is suitable for use in tropical and/or moderate climates

American Users:

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro- tection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu- nications. 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 receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ- ent from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Users

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Contents VPS Canadian Users Important Safety InstructionsAmerican Users Introduction FeaturesSpecifications Connections Placement OptionsUnpacking the VPS Connecting to a Stereo or Dolby Pro Logic System Connecting to Electronics Without a Subwoofer OutputControl Setting and Operation If Service Seems Necessary Maintenance and ServiceLimited Warranty For EU Customers OnlyUsuarios canadienses Instrucciones DE Seguridad ImportantesUsuarios estadounidenses Especificaciones IntroducciónCaracterísticas Conexiones Desembalaje del VPSOpciones de colocación Los sistemas de cine en casa digitales 5.1, 6.1 y Cómo conectar a un sistema estéreo o Dolby Pro LogicConexión de potencia Ajuste y operación de los controles Si cree que necesita asistencia técnica Mantenimiento y ServicioGarantía limitada Sólo para clientes de la UEUtilisateurs canadiens Instructions DE Securite ImportantesUtilisateurs américains Caractéristiques SpécificationsBranchements Options de placementDéballage du VPS ’électronique numérique du home cinéma Branchement d’un système stéréo ou Dolby Pro LogicBranchement électrique Réglage des commandes et fonctionnement Garantie limitée Maintenance et service après-venteDemande de service après-vente Pour les clients de l’UE uniquementUtilizzatori canadesi Importanti Istruzioni DI SicurezzaUtilizzatori americani Specifiche IntroduzioneCaratteristiche Connessioni Disimballaggio del VPSOpzioni di collocazione Collegamento dell’alimentazione Connessione ad un sistema Stereo o Dolby Pro LogicConnessione ad elettronica priva di un’uscita subwoofer Contrassegnati con L ed R.degli ingressiConfigurazione dei comandi e uso Caso di necessità di assistenza Manutenzione e serviziGaranzia limitata Clienti UEKanadensiska användare Viktiga SäkerhetsanvisningarAmerikanska användare Specifikationer InledningFunktioner Anslutningar Packa upp VPSPlaceringsalternativ Strömanslutning Ansluta till ett digitalt hemmabiosystem med LFE-ingångAnsluta till elektronik utan en subwooferutgång Digital 5.1, 6.1 och 7.1 hemmabioelektronik tilldelarKontrollinställning och användning Begränsad garanti Underhåll och serviceOm service tycks vara nödvändig Endast för kunder inom EUKanadische Verbraucher Wichtige SicherheitsanweisungenAmerikanische Verbraucher Spezifikationen EinleitungAusstattung Anschlüsse Auspacken des VPSAufstellungsoptionen Anschluss an ein Stereo- oder Dolby Pro Logic System NetzanschlussEinstellung der Regler und Betrieb Falls ein Kundendienst notwendig scheint Wartung und KundendienstEingeschränkte Garantie Nur für Kunden in der EU142-003285-1VPSOMIntl.indd 24/08 41953 PM 142-003285-1VPSOMIntl.indd 24/08 41953 PM Jubilee Drive, Peabody, MA 01960 USA

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