Owner's Manual
Return Information
• A return merchant authorization number must be obtained from your local Rane representative. For your representative
go
to
ranecommercial.com.
• A copy
of
the original sales receipt must also be included
for
the equipment
to
be repaired under warranty.
• The faulty equipment must be packed in its original packaging.
• One additional outer layer of packaging must be included
to
ensure product safety. Failure
to
do
so may inadequately protect the
equipment in transit and therefore jeopardize the warranty.
• Rane will not accept COD shipments and no call tags will be issued
for
merchandise return.
• Rane will
not
return repaired merchandise
to
customers by priority service except by written request at the customer's cost.
Requests must be submitted
in
writing with returned merchandise.
• The defective Rane equipment should
be
sent freight prepaid with
the
return merchant authorization number printed clearly on the
outer packaging and original sales receipt enclosed
to
your local service center.
Very Important
Please read this section before connecting this unit
to
your system:
For optimum performance:
• All slide faders are subject
to
wear. Excessive force can wear out the faders quickly. User-replaceable slide faders are
not
covered
by our warranty.
• Never use spray cleaners on the slide controls. Residues cause excessive dirt build-up and this will void your warranty. In normal
use, slide controls can last for many years. If they malfunction (usually because
of
a dirty or dusty environment), consult a
professional technician.
• Always make sure that AC power is
off
while making any connections.
• Use appropriate cables throughout your system. Do
not
use excessively long cables (i.e. over 32 feet / 10 meters). Be sure plugs and
jacks are tightly mated. Loose connections can cause hum, noise, or intermittents that could easily damage your speakers. Make the
input and output connections with readily available low-capacitance stereo cables. Cable quality makes a big difference
in
audio
fidelity and "punch." See your Rane dealer or an electronics
or
audio specialist store
if
you are not sure which cables
to
use.
• Never attempt
to
make any adjustments other than those described in this manual,
or
repairs. Take the unit
to
your dealer
or
to
an
authorized Rane service center.
• Always remember: tum amps on last and off first. Begin with master faders or volume controls
on
minimum and the amplifier gain/input
control(s) down. Wait 8-1 O seconds before turning
up
the volume. This prevents transients which may cause severe speaker damage.
• Use restraint when operating controls. Try
to
move them slowly. Rapid adjustments could damage equipment due
to
amplifier clipping.
• Avoid amplifier "clipping" at all costs: this occurs when the red LEDs (usually on the front panel
of
most professional power
amplifiers) start flashing. "Clipping" is when the power amplifier is distorting and working beyond its limits. Amplifier distortion is
the
main cause
of
speaker failure.
•
To
prevent fire
or
shock hazard,
do
not
expose the unit
to
rain
or
moisture. Never place cans
of
beer, soda, glasses
of
water or
anything wet near
or
on
top
of
the
unit!
• Headphone outputs can be set
to
levels which can cause damage
to
your ears. Use caution.
• This unit may contain a microcomputer
for
signal processing and control functions. In very rare situations, severe interference,
noise from an external source,
or
static electricity may cause
it
to
lock up.
In
the unlikely event that this should happen, turn
off
the
unit, wait at least five seconds, and then turn it back on again.
• Under rare circumstances,
if
this product is exposed
to
electromagnetic interference during use, there may be a slight drop in
signal-to-noise ratio.
• Intended electromagnetic environments: residential, commercial, light industrial, urban outdoors.
Important Safety Instructions
1.
Read and keep these instructions. Heed all warnings and follow all Instructions.
2.
Do
not
use this apparatus near water (if applicable).
3.
Clean only with
dry
cloth.
4.
Do
not
block any ventilation openings (if applicable). Install
in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do
not
install this
equipment in a confined
or
"boxed-in" space such as a bookcase
or
similar unit, and maintain good ventilation conditions. The
ventilation should
not
be
impeded
by
covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
5.
Do not install near any heat sources such
as
radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat. Do not place exposed flame sources such as lighted candles on
the
apparatus.
6.
Do not defeat the safety purpose
of
the polarized
or
grounding-type plug (if applicable). A polarized plug has
two
blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or
the third prong is
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of
the obsolete outlet.
7. (If applicable) Protect the power cord from being walked on
or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from
the
apparatus.
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8.
Only use attachmenVaccessories specified
by
the
manufacturer.
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9.
Use only the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus (if applicable). ,
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When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to
avoid injury from tip-over.
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10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or
when unused
for
long periods
of
time.
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11. Refer all servicing
to
qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord
or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed
to
rain
or
moisture, does
not
operate normally,
or
has been dropped.
12. Power Sources (if applicable): This product should be connected
to
a power supply only of the type described in these operating
instructions,
or
as marked on the unit.
13. Internal/External Voltage Selectors (if applicable): Internal
or
external voltage selector switches,
if
any, should only
be
reset and re-
equipped with a proper plug for alternative voltage
by
a qualified service technician. Do
not
attempt
to
alter this yourself.
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