S
AFET Y INSTRUCTIONS
Explanation of gr
aphical
symbols -
The lightning f
lash
with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral tri-
angle, 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 ope-
rating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literatu-
re accompanying the appliance.
Instructions -
Car
efully read through all the safety and
operating instructions before switching on any device for the
first time.
Keep these instructions in mind -
They will be con
-
stantly referred to through this manual.
Pa
y special care to warnings -
All the warning labels on
the product or warning notes in the user’s manual must be
followed.
Follo
w the instructions -
F
ollow carefully all the instal-
lation and operation instructions.
Cleaning -
Alway
s 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 -
T
o avoid incidents, only use accessories express-
ly recommended by Cabasse.
W
ater and moisture -
The pr
oduct 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.
Car
ts and Stands -
The ap
pliance should be
used only with a cart or stand that is recommen-
ded by the manufacturer.
> P
ortable cart warning
Inst
allation on a piece of furniture and stands -
Do not place this de
vice on an unsteady surface, i.e. a stand,
tripod, table, shelf, etc. It may fall and cause serious injury to
a nearby child or adult.
V
entilation outlets -
The de
vice shall not be placed in a
position that restrains the operation of its fans. Avoid installing
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.
P
ower -
The de
vice shall only be connected to a source of
power compliant to the one described in this manual or on rel-
evant 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.
P
ower cords -
The power cords must be laid out in such a
way that they cannot be walked on, pinched, bent under oth-
er devices. Also pay special attention to the matching of the
plugs and the connection of the cord to the device.
Lightning -
F
or 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.
Ov
erloads -
Avoid overloading the power plugs, e
xtension
cords or power relays. This could result in fire or electric shocks.
Foreign bodies and liquids -
Avoid letting f
oreign mate-
rials or liquids enter the device. They could cause fire or elec-
tric shocks. Never spill any liquid on the device.
Maintenance -
User
s 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.
T
roubleshooting -
Y
ou must unplug your device from the
power supply and have it checked by a qualified technician if:
■
The power sup
ply or the plug is damaged.
■
F
oreign bodies or liquid penetrated the device.
■
The de
vice was exposed to dripping or splashing.
■
The de
vice does not seem to work correctly under normal
operating conditions. Only operate the controls described in
this manual. Any other operation could damage the device
and require on-site visit of a qualified technician.
■
The de
vice has fallen or its housing is damaged.
■
The per
formances of the device are strongly altered.
Spare par
ts -
If spar
e parts are needed to repair the device,
make sure that the technician followed the manufacturer’s
recommendations 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 -
Af
ter any servicing of the device, ask the techni-
cian to perform appropriate testing to make sure that the
device works safely.
Exposure to high temper
atures -
The de
vice should
be kept away from heating sources, such as radiators, heaters,
amplifiers or any other similar item likely to make the operat-
ing temperature rise excessively.
UNP
ACKING
1
Af
ter opening the top carton flaps, remove the grille. Then
fold the carton flaps right back and invert the carton contents.
Lift the carton clear of the contents and remove the inner pac-
kaging from the speakers. We suggest you to retain the packing
for future use.
POSITIONING
Speak
ers positioning
Our speak
ers have been designed to function in a vertical posi-
tion. Under these conditions, the polar response is most uni-
form
2
.
The majority of our models are delivered with a set of decou-
pling spikes or cones
3
, these accessories ar
e to be screwed in
the inserts under the cabinets. These accessories ensure the
stability of the speaker while limiting resonance coming from
e
n
g
l
i
s
h
Thank y
ou very much for choosing Cabasse speakers.
Please read carefully these instructions before setting up your speakers.
Caution ! T
o prevent electric shock, match wide blade plug to wide
slot, insert fully.
Applicable for USA, Canada or where approved for usage
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