Phase Technology P-200 manual Introduction, Safety Instructions

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of un-insulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s 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 you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in

the literature accompanying the appliance.

1.Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2.Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3.Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.Follow Instructions - All operating and other instructions should be followed.

5.Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

6.Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

7.Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8.Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation,

such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9.Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.

10.Power Source - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

11.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 appliance.

12.Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

13.Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

14.Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids not spilled into the inside of the appliance.

15.Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: a. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

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

c. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

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

e. The appliance has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.

16.Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond those means described in the operating instructions.

All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

17.Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR WHERE

APPROVED FOR USAGE

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, INSERT FULLY.

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your purchase of the Phase Technology P200 amplifier. This versatile amplifier is designed to provide years of reliable service and listening pleasure. The P200 is the companion amplifier to the Phase Technology IW-100 and IW-200 in- wall subwoofer systems but its use is not limited to only subwoofer applications. The P200 also provides you with the flexibility of operation as a full range high current, high performance, mono-block audio power amplifier.

As a subwoofer amplifier the P200 incorporates many features that provide operational and installation flexibility.

•Variable input level control

•Variable low pass crossover at 24 dB/octave

•Phase control

•Variable low frequency equalization for room placement optimization

•Switchable input circuitry for Subwoofer, LFE or Full Range applications

•Auto-signal sensing for automatic amplifier turn on

•12V auto turn-on for use with home remote control applications

•High current/high capacity power supply

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