Precautions During Operation
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water. Do not spill water
or other liquids into or on the apparatus. Do not operate
the apparatus while it is wet or standing in liquid.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not operate the apparatus near any heat-producing
devices such as radiators, heat registers or stoves.
• Always operate the apparatus with the chassis
connected to the electrical safety earth using a proper
mains cable. Do not diminish the safety purpose of a
grounding-type plug, which besides two pins has 1 or 2
grounding contacts, provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, there may be
a fault with the power cable provided – contact HBK.
• Connect only to AC power outlets rated 230 V (ranging
from 170 to 264 V) or 115 V (ranging from 85 to 132 V),
45 to 65 Hz (check the proper nominal voltage at the
back of the apparatus.
• Do not use this apparatus if the power cable is broken or
frayed. Protect the power cable, do not stand on it or
pinch it, particularly at the plug and the point where it
meets the apparatus.
• Do not connect either of the speaker output terminals to
ground.
• Do not block the air inlet or air outlet aperture. Install the
apparatus in accordance with instructions.
• Only use accessories specified by HBK.
• Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when
not in use for long time periods.
• The input and output signals must comply with the
specifications given in Chapter 4.
• Do not connect an apparatus output in parallel or series
with any other apparatus’ output. Do not connect the
apparatus output to any other voltage source, such as
battery, mains source, or power supply, regardless of
whether the apparatus is turned on or off.
• Do not run the output of any apparatus back into another
channel’s input.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way.
• Do not remove the housing, the inner top cover or the
front panel. Removal of any of these components will
expose hazardous voltages. There are no serviceable
parts inside and removal may void the warranty.
• An experienced user should always supervise the use of
this professional audio equipment, especially if
inexperienced adults or minors are using it.
WASTE HANDLING
HBK complies with the EU’s Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, which issues
the following waste handling instructions:
• Do not dispose of electronic equipment or
batteries as unsorted municipal waste
• It is your responsibility to contribute to a clean
and healthy environment by using the
appropriate local return and collection systems
• Hazardous substances in electronic equipment
or batteries may have detrimental effects on the
environment and human health
• The symbol shown to the left indicates that
separate collection systems must be used for
any discarded equipment or batteries marked
with that symbol
• Waste electrical and electronic equipment or
batteries may be returned to your local HBK
representative or to Hottinger Brüel & Kjær A/S
for disposal
