Operation Manual
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DL371 Audio System Engine
Operator Manual
Precautions
Before installing, setting up or operating this equipment make sure you have read and 
fully understand all of this section and the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” at the 
front of this manual.
This equipment is supplied by a mains voltage that can cause electric shock injury!
The following must be observed in order to maintain safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) 
performance.
Safety warnings
Signal 0V is connected internally to the 
chassis.
To completely disconnect this equipment 
from the AC mains, while observing full 
safety precautions (see “Power” on 
page xiii), switch off the D.C. POWER ON 
switch (above the PSU modules on rear of 
unit) and then switch off the mains at the 
mains outlet. Isolate the unit by 
unplugging the three mains leads from rear 
panel.
To avoid electrical shock do not remove 
covers.
General precautions
In the event of ground loop problems, 
disconnect the signal screen at one end of the 
connecting cables. Note that this can only be 
done when the equipment is used within a 
balanced system.
Do not remove, hide or deface any warnings or 
cautions.
Power
The power supplies contain LETHAL VOLTAGES 
greatly in excess of the mains voltage and its 
rails can produce extremely large currents that 
could burn out equipment and wiring if shorted.
The internal power supplies are of the switch 
mode type that automatically sense the 
incoming mains voltage and will work where the 
nominal voltage is in the range 100VAC to 
240VAC.
Each mains inlet is to be sourced from its own 
separate wall-mounted mains outlet socket. 
Otherwise, their mains sources must be suitably 
distributed so as to meet local safety 
regulations.
A Volex locking type plug is fitted on each 
supplied mains cable, which plugs into a mains 
IEC connector on the unit. When fitted properly 
the Volex plug locks into place, preventing it 
from working loose, or being inadvertently 
knocked loose or pulled out. To fit a Volex plug, 
insert it into the mains IEC connector and push 
it in until it locks in place. Then, check to make 
sure it is locked in place. To remove it, release 
its locking device and then pull it out. When 
fitting or removing a Volex plug, always hold the 
plug itself and never use the cable, as this may 
damage it.
When removing the equipment’s electric plugs 
from the outlets, always hold the plug itself and 
not the cable. Pulling out the plug by the cable 
can damage it.
Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet 
hands.
Do not connect/disconnect a mains power 
connector to/from the unit while power is being 
applied to it. Switch the power off first.
Handling the equipment
Completely isolate the equipment electrically 
and disconnect all cables from the equipment 
before moving it.
When lifting or moving the equipment, always 
take its size and weight into consideration. If 
necessary, use suitable lifting equipment or 
transporting gear, or sufficient additional 
personnel.
Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps 
or openings on the equipment, for example, 
vents.










