important precautions
1Save the carton and packing materials! Should you ever need to ship the unit, use only the original factory packing.
For replacement packaging,call Crest Audio’s Customer Service Department directly.
2Read all documentation before operating your equipment. Retain all documentation for future reference.
3Follow all instructions printed on unit chassis for proper operation.
4Never hold a power switch or cir- cuit breaker in the
5Do not use the unit if the electrical power cord is frayed or broken. The 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.
6Always operate the unit with the AC ground wire connected to the electrical system ground. Precautions should be taken so that the means of grounding of a piece of equipment is not defeated.
7Damage caused by connection to improper AC voltage is not covered by any warranty. Mains voltage must be correct and the same as that printed on the rear of the unit.
8Do not ground any hot (red) terminal.
Never connect a hot (red) output to ground or to another hot (red) output!
9Power down and disconnect units from mains voltage before making connections.
0Do not drive the inputs with a sig- nal level greater than that required to enable equipment to reach full output.
¡Do not run the output of any ampli- fier channel back into another channel’s input.
Do not parallel- or
Crest Audio is not responsible for damage to loudspeakers for any reason.
ÔDo not connect the inputs or out- puts of amplifiers to any other voltage source: such as a battery, mains source, or power supply, regard- less of whether the amplifier is turned on or off.
£Connecting amplifier outputs to oscilloscopes or other test equip- ment while the amplifier is in bridged mono mode may damage both the amplifier and test equipment!
¢Do not spill water or other liquids into or on the unit, or operate the unit while standing in liquid.
ˆDo not block fan intake or exhaust ports.
Do not operate equipment on a surface or in an environment which may impede the normal flow of air around the unit: such as a bed, rug, weathersheet, carpet, or completely enclosed rack.
§If the unit is used in an extremely dusty or smoky environment: the unit should be periodically blown free of foreign matter.
¶Do not use the unit near stoves, heat registers, radiators, or other heat producing devices.
ƒThe power cord of equipment should be unplugged from the out- let when left unused for a long peri- od of time.
Service Information
Do not remove the cover! Removing the cover will expose you to potentially dangerous voltages.There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Equipment should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A.The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B.The equipment has been exposed to rain.
C.The equipment does not appear to oper- ate normally,or exhibits a marked change in performance.
D.The equipment has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
To obtain service:
contact your nearest Crest Audio Service Center, Distributor, Dealer, or Crest Audio at 201.909.8700 USA or visit www.crestaudio.com for addi- tional information.
email techserve@crestaudio.com
This symbol is used to alert
the operator to follow important procedures and precautions detailed in documentation.
This symbol is used to warn operators that uninsulated “dangerous voltages” are present within the equipment enclo- sure that may pose a risk of electric shock.
This equipment conforms to EN55022 Class A. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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 protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation.This equipment gener- ates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc- tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi- cations. 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 the receiver.
*Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif- ferent from that to which the receiver is connected. *Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.
