Alesis S4 SETTING UP

Setting Up

QuadraSynth Reference Manual 7

SETTING UP

Your QuadraSynth was packed carefully at the factory, and the shipping carton was

designed to protect the unit during shipping. Please retain this container in the

highly unlikely event that you need to return the QuadraSynth for servicing.

Upon receiving the QuadraSynth, carefully examine the shipping carton and its

contents for any sign of physical damage that may have occurred in transit. If you

detect any damage, do not destroy any of the packing material or the carton, and

immediately notify the carrier of a possible claim for damage. Damage claims must

be made by you. Contact your Alesis dealer.

The shipping carton should contain the following items:

¥ This instruction manual, plus lists of Mixes and Programs

¥ Alesis QuadraSynth with the same serial number as shown on shipping carton

¥ Sustain pedal (keyboard only)

¥ AC Power Cable (keyboard only) or power supply (S4)

¥ Alesis warranty card

It is important to register your purchase; if you have not already filled out your warranty

card and mailed it back to Alesis, please take the time to do so now.

The QuadraSynth works with the voltage of the country it is shipped to (either 110 or

220V, 50 or 60 Hz), and comes with a line cord or power supply suitable for the

destination to which the keyboard is shipped.

S4 Sound Module owners: Check the label on the AC adapter to ensure that the

Òinput voltageÓ is correct for your area. Insert the AC adapter's smaller plug into the

9V AC Power jack on the S4Õs rear panel. Then plug the AC adapter itself into a

source of AC power, preferably a power strip with its own on/off switch. Alesis

recommends turning off power to the supply or unplugging it when the S4 is not in

use, to prolong its life. Use only the AC adapter supplied with the S4; use of any

other adapter will void your warranty.

QuadraSynth owners: With the QuadraSynth off, plug the female (jack) end of the

AC cord into QuadraSynthÕs AC socket and the male (plug) end into a source of AC

power. ItÕs good practice to not turn the QuadraSynth on until all other cables are

hooked up.

The IEC-spec AC cord included with the QuadraSynth (do not substitute any other

AC cord) is designed to connect to an outlet that includes three pins, with the third,

round pin connected to ground. The ground connection is an important safety

feature designed to keep the chassis of electronic devices such as the QuadraSynth at

ground potential. Unfortunately, the presence of a third pin does not always indicate

that it is properly grounded. Use an AC line tester to determine this. If the outlet is

not grounded, consult with a licensed electrician.

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