Amplifier Precautions
Before using the
Ventilation
While using the
Caution
•Do not place the
•Do not place the
•Do not place other components or object on top of or under the
•The cover of the
If you are planning to place it within a cabinet, either open holes in the rear panel of the cabinet to improve ventilation or use a fan to force air circulation.
As a general rule, if during idling the cover is too hot to touch, then ventilation needs to be improved.
Installation location and space
Make sure that the floor or cabinet or rack where it will be located is strong enough to support its weight.
You will also need to leave enough space behind the
Do not place the
Power cord
Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the
Be sure to only use wall sockets that properly fit the plug of the power cord. If the socket does not match the plug of the power cord, you will need to prepare an adapter. Always use an adapter that is properly certified for this application.
Speakers
Connected speakers should have an impedance of 4 ohms or greater.
If speakers with an impedance of less than 4 ohms are connected, it may damage the
Care
From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, and wipe off the dirt. Follow- ing this, dry immediately with a clean cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other Chemical sol- vents or cloths since these could damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.
Whenever performing maintenance on the
When you clean the input/output terminals on the rear panel, do not use contact restorer. Doing so may cause resin deterioration.
Other
Below is a list of actions that you should never perform.
•Do not use the
•Never use a generator, DC/AC converter, AC/AC con- verter, or transformer to supply power for the
•Never perform a “thumb test” (checking whether cur- rent is reaching the lead wire on the hot end of the input by touching it with your fingers) on the ends of the input jacks or input cables.
Doing so may damage the speakers.
•Do not short across the output terminals or across the output terminals and rear panel.
•Never remove the cover of the
•Do not install the
Lightning storms
During lightning storm, never touch the power cord, plug or cover of the
Power
WARNING:
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CARE- FULLY.
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel (e.g., AC
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