Mirage Loudspeakers S12, OMNI-S8 Introduction, BREAK-IN Period, Company Background, Cabinet Care

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS –

READ CAREFULLY!

Caution: To prevent the risk of electrical shock, match wide blades of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Read Instructions: All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

Retain instructions: Safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product & operation instructions should be

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of MIRAGE® speakers! Proprietary technology and high quality manufacturing will allow you to enjoy the most natural and accurate music reproduction for many years. The advice offered in this manual is aimed at helping you maximize and maintain peak performance, 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.

adhered to.

Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.

Cleaning: Unplug the product from the wall before cleaning. Do not use aerosol or liquid cleaners, just a damp cloth.

Attachments: Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Water and moisture: Do not use this product near water.

Ventilation: Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation and protect it from overheating so they must not be blocked or covered by placing the product on a bed, sofa or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, call your local power company.

Grounding or Polarization: This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug. This plug will fit the power outlet in only one way as a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug, try reversing it. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.

Power Cord Protection: Power supply cords should be routed

so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product.

Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of electrical shock.

Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that can result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as openings or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

Heat: This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Non-Use Periods: The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

Damage Requiring Service: The product should be serviced by qualified personnel when:

A.The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B.Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or

C.The product has been exposed to rain; or

D.The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E.Product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

F.If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol. Within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence 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.

BREAK-IN PERIOD

We strongly advise that you resist the temptation to play the MIRAGE® speakers to their full capabilities or experiment with critical placement and listening until they have been properly broken in. This process should last approximately 50 hours. This can be easily be done by putting your compact disc player on Repeat mode, while playing a CD with a wide dynamic range at normal listening levels.

COMPANY BACKGROUND

MIRAGE® loudspeakers and subwoofers are designed and manufactured by Audio Products International Corp., known throughout the industry as “API”. A Canadian company founded in 1973, API is one of the world’s largest speaker manufacturers, supplying products to over sixty countries internationally. The renowned MIRAGE® research team advances its speaker development through the use of computer-based design techniques combined with multiple listening rooms and anechoic chambers. MIRAGE® is manufactured in a modern 165,000 square foot facility located in Toronto, Canada. A dedicated team of engineering, marketing, and manufacturing people creates the finest speakers in the world for your ultimate music or home theater listening pleasure.

CABINET CARE

Great care and craftsmanship has gone into the construction and finish of the cabinet. Periodically use a soft, dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints. Do not use paper towels or other abrasive materials as it may damage the finish.

NOTE: Please retain the carton and packing material for your MIRAGE® products, to protect them in the event of a move or if they need to be shipped to a service center. Product received damaged by a service center 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 the end user's expense.

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