Owner's Manual
Return
Information
• A return merchant authorization number must be obtained from your local Rane representative. For your
· representative
go
to
rane.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
Q.e.
over 32 feet / 1 O
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: turn 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
lockup.
In
the unlikely
event that this should happen, tum off the unit, wait at least five seconds, and then tum 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.
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