Important Safety Precautions - Please Read Carefully!
CAUTION!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
ADVERTISSEMENT: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-
NE PAS OUVRIR
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 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 the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
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 - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
Accessories: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
Moving the Product: A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart to overturn.
Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a
Power Supply Cords: 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.
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 to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. Polarisation: This product is equipped with a polarized
Lightning: For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused
Example of Antenna Grounding |
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as per National Electrical Code | Antenna lead in wire |
| Ground clamps |
| Antenna discharge unit |
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| Grounding Conductors |
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Electric service | Ground clamps |
Power service grounding electrode system | |
equipment | (NEC ART 250, Part H) |
for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
Power Lines: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
Heat: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a)When the power
b)If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product
c)If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d)If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e)If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f)When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.
Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorised substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
Warning: To resist the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The product must not be exposed to dripping and splashing and no object filled with liquids - such as a vase of flowers - should be placed on the product.
No naked flame sources - such as candles - must be placed on the product.
Service: Equipment for sevicing should be returned to the suplying dealer, or to the appointed service agents for your area. The addresses of Service Agents for the UK , USA and Canada are listed on the rear cover of this manual.
Service & Information
If your QUAD equipment requires servicing (including valve replacement) you should return it to the dealer from whom the equipment was purchased.
If you are abroad and there is no suitable dealer in your area, please contact the distributor for the country in which it was purchased or QUAD Electroacoustics Ltd.
It is user's responsibility, whether the equipment is under warranty or otherwise, to ensure that equipment for service is returned carriage paid and in the original packaging. You should enclose a brief note with your name and address and the reason for returning the equipment.
Authorised QUAD Service Centres in the U.K. and North America
USA | U.K. | CANADA |
IAG America, Inc. | QUAD Electroacoustics Ltd. | Korbon Trading Ltd |
15 Walpole Park South | IAG House, Sovereign Court, | 6800 Kitimat Road |
Walpole | Ermine Business Park, | Units |
MA 02081 | Huntingdon, | Mississauga |
Tel: +1 508 850 3950 | Cambs PE29 6XU, | Ontario |
| England. | Tel: +1 905 567 1920 |
| Tel:+44 (0)1480 447700 |
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| Fax:+44 (0)1480 431767 |
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For information on authorised service centres worldwide contact QUAD Electroacoustics Ltd. A worldwide distributor list is available on the QUAD website:
SPECIFICATIONS
Quad II Classic Monobloc valve power amplifier
Input sensitivity | 1.4V RMS |
Power output | 15W RMS |
Output Impedance | 8 Ohms |
THD @ 700 Hz | 0.3% @ 12w |
Residual hum and noise | Better than |
Frequency response | 10 Hz - 20 kHz (± 0.2 dB) |
Damping factor | 11.75 @ 700 Hz (referred to 8 Ohms) |
Power consumption | 90VA maximum |
Valves | 2 x EF86, 2 x KT66, 1 x GZ34 |
Dimensions (mm) | 335 x 121 x 171 |
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO UK USERS
The appliance cord is terminated with a UK approved mains plug fitted with a 5A fuse. If the fuse needs to be
replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS1362 fuse rated at 5A must be used. If you need to change the mains plug, remove the fuse and dispose of this plug safely immediately after cutting it from the cord.
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terminal marked with the letter E or coloured GREEN or GREEN & YELLOW or marked with the Earth Symbol
WARNING
The mains power switch for this appliance is located on the rear panel. To permit free access to this switch the apparatus must be located in an open area without any obstructions.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments, or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The IEC socket which fits into the mains connector located on the rear panel of this unit is a moulded unit.
If this unit becomes damaged in any way do not attempt to repair or connect a replacement plug to the cord. Consult your dealer to purchase a suitable replacement.
WARNING
This equipment uses valves (tubes) which get hot. Do not touch the glass envelopes of the valves while the equipment is in use or within 30 minutes after the equipment has been switched off.
Weight | 8.3 Kg |
QUADII Classic Manual 0405 Issue 2
