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Thank you very much for choosing Cabasse speakers.
Please read carefully these instructions before setting up your speakers.
Explanation of graphical
symbols -
The lightning flash
with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert you
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 you to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the lite-
rature accompanying the appliance.
Instructions -
Carefully read through all the safety and ope-
rating instructions before switching on any device for the first
time.
keep these instructions in mind -
They will be constant-
ly referred to through this manual.
Pay special care to warnings -
All the warning labels on
the product or warning notes in the user’s manual must be
followed.
follow the instructions -
Follow carefully all the installa-
tion and operation instructions.
cleaning -
Always take off the power cord before cleaning
the device. Do not use cleaning solvent, whether liquid or air
spray. Using a soft damp cloth is recommended.
accessories -
To avoid incidents, only use accessories ex-
pressly recommended by Cabasse.
Water and moisture -
The product shall not be used in
damp or wet locations, such as humid basements, next to a
bathtub, sink, swimming pool or any other similar conditions.
carts and Stands -
The appliance should be
used only with a cart or stand that is recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
> Portable cart warning
Installation on a piece of furniture and stands -
Do
not place this device on an unsteady surface, i.e. a stand, tri-
pod, table, shelf, etc. It may fall and cause serious injury to a
nearby child or adult.
ventilation outlets -
The device shall not be placed in a
position that restrains the operation of its fans. Avoid ins-
talling the device on a bed, couch, blanket or other similar
surfaces that may prevent the appropriate air flow. Do not
install the device in a confined space, such as a book shelf or
other piece of furniture, that could prevent sufficient air from
flowing freely.
Power -
The device shall only be connected to a source of
power compliant to the one described in this manual or on
relevant printed labels on the product. If you are not sure of
the type of power available, please contact your reseller or the
local power company.
Power cords -
The power cords must be laid out in such
a way that they cannot be walked on, pinched, bent under
other devices. Also pay special attention to the matching of
the plugs and the connection of the cord to the device.
lightning -
For better protection against lightning or if the
device must remain unused for long stretches of time, unplug
the power cord and antenna jack. This minimizes potential
damages due to lightning or line surges.
Overloads -
Avoid overloading the power plugs, extension
cords or power relays. This could result in fire or electric
shocks.
foreign bodies and liquids -
Avoid letting foreign mate-
rials or liquids enter the device. They could cause fire or elec-
tric shocks. Never spill any liquid on the device.
Maintenance -
Users must never attempt to maintain the
device on their own, except for those maintenance operations
described in this manual. Any task beyond regular user main-
tenance must be performed by qualified service operators.
Troubleshooting -
You must unplug your device from the
power supply and have it checked by a qualified technician if:
The power supply or the plug is damaged.
Foreign bodies or liquid penetrated the device.
The device was exposed to dripping or splashing.
The device does not seem to work correctly under normal
operating conditions. Only operate the controls described
in this manual. Any other operation could damage the de-
vice and require on-site visit of a qualified technician.
The device has fallen or its housing is damaged.
The performances of the device are strongly altered.
Spare parts -
If spare parts are needed to repair the device,
make sure that the technician followed the manufacturer’s re-
commendations or that the replacing parts feature the same
specifications as the original ones. Non-compliant parts can
result in multiple damages, including fire or electric shocks.
checks -
After any servicing of the device, ask the technician
to perform appropriate testing to make sure that the device
works safely.
Exposure to high temperatures -
The device should be
kept away from heating sources, such as radiators, heaters,
amplifiers or any other similar item likely to make the opera-
ting temperature rise excessively.
applicable for USa, canada or where approved for usage
Caution !
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade plug to wide
slot, insert fully.
SafETy INSTrUcTIONS
With the Alcyone 2 SYSTEM, Cabasse proposes a 5.1 audio
video system based on the Spatially Coherent Source (SCS)
principles coming from our high end ARTIS range of speakers.
With these 2-way speakers combined with a Alcyone 2 active
subwoofer, you can get a very high quality system, in a 5.1
configuration (5 channels system).
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