Mirage Loudspeakers OMD-S12 Introduction, Company Background, BREAK-IN Period, Cabinet Care

IMPORTANT SAFETY

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INTRODUCTION

INSTRUCTIONS –

Congratulations on your purchase of MIRAGE® speakers! Proprietary

READ CAREFULLY!

technology and high quality manufacturing will allow you to enjoy the most

this manual is aimed at helping you maximize and maintain peak performance,

natural and accurate music reproduction for many years. The advice offered in

and therefore, your listening satisfaction. Please take the time to read all of the

instructions contained in this manual to make certain your system is properly

installed and functioning correctly.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

COMPANY BACKGROUND

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Read these instructions.

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Keep these instructions.

MIRAGE® speakers are the result of extensive research into accurate sonic

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Heed all warnings.

reproduction and represent the leading edge in speaker design and

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Follow all instructions.

performance. The finest components and cabinet materials combined with

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Do not use this apparatus near water.

sophisticated manufacturing and quality control procedures ensure many years

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Clean only with dry cloth.

of exceptional performance and listening pleasure.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the

	manufacturer's instructions.	BREAK-IN PERIOD
8.	Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
		We strongly advise that you resist the temptation to play the MIRAGE®
	stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
		speakers to their full capabilities or experiment with critical placement and
9.	Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
		listening until they have been properly broken in. This process should last
	plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
		approximately 50 hours. This can be easily be done by putting your compact
	grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
		disc player on Repeat mode, while playing a CD with a wide dynamic range at
	wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
		normal listening levels.
	plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
	of the obsolete outlet.	CABINET CARE
10.	Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
	plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the	Great care and craftsmanship has gone into the construction and finish of the
	apparatus.
		cabinet. Periodically use a soft, dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints. Do not
11.	Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
		use paper towels or other abrasive materials as it may damage the finish.
12.	Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
	manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
		NOTE: Please retain the carton and packing material for your MIRAGE®
	caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
	from tip-over.	products, to protect them in the event of a move or if they need to be
13.	Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long	shipped to a service center. Product received damaged by a service center
	periods of time.	that has been shipped by the end user in other than the original packaging
		will be repaired, refurbished and properly packaged for return shipment, at
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when		the end user's expense.
	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	SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT
	apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
15.	operate normally, or has been dropped.	The placement of your new MIRAGE® subwoofer is critical to its performance.
	Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no	The three most common locations include: in the corner of the room (which
	objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
		can result in a boomy or exaggerated low frequency response), placement
16.	To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect
		along one wall but out of the corner (moderate bass performance with
	the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
		increased fidelity over corner placement), or alongside a front speaker (creating
17.	The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.	a better blend with the front speaker, but sacrificing overall volume).
		Experimentation with subwoofer placement is highly encouraged, as slight
		adjustments can create large benefits in sound reproduction. To further test
WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock , do not expose this		subwoofer placement, install the subwoofer temporarily in your main listening
		position and while playing a familiar piece of music, walk around the listening
apparatus to rain or moisture .
		room until you find the best sounding position. This is a possible location for
		the subwoofer to be placed.
		The OMD-S8, OMD-S10 and OMD-S12 can be faced in many different
		directions, depending on your particular installation. This is totally acceptable
		sonically, but there will be some sonic variations as the subwoofers’ orientation
	The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol. Within an
		is changed. For example, a subwoofer with the active driver facing into the
	equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence	room will sound different than the subwoofer facing into the corner.
	of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the products
	enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
	risk of electric shock to persons.
	The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
	to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
	maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
	accompanying the appliance.

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