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7.0 BASIC OPERATION
With all connections made and secured, and with all cables tucked away, you
are now steps away from enjoying the sound quality of your MARS integrated
amplifier.
To operate, turn on your MARS amplifier in the following manner:
A. Press in the main power switch in on the front panel. Immediately you will
see the blue indicator light come on above the power on/off switch. There is a
20 second delay before the tube is operating normally, this is called a “Soft
Start” to increase the longevity of the tube.
Allow the unit to warm up for another 1
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2 minutes before using. Do not turn the
amplifier on and off until you have warmed up the system for at least 3
minutes.
B. While the unit is heating up, make sure the Volume Control is turned
counter
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clockwise, to a lower level. This is good practice as not to damage
your speakers accidently should you have the volume turned up all the
way and one of the selected inputs has an audio signal present.
C. Select the desired Source Input by using the Input Selector Switch on the
front panel to the desired input setting.
D. Turn on the Input Device and, for an example a CD, press play on the CD
player.
You are now ready to begin listening to music. Adjust the volume control to
a comfortable and desired sound level. Your MARS comes with an elegant
wooden wireless on/off Remote Control. Once you have established an ac
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capable volume level for your listening pleasure, you may then turn your
MARS unit on and off using the Remote Control.
NOTE: It is good practice for the first 480 hours play your selected music at
normal listening levels to further burn in the tubes and all components.
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6.
NEVER
bypass any fuse or replace any fuse with a value or type other
than those specified.
7.
NEVER
expose MARS to extremely high or low temperatures. If the
amplifier has been taken out of storage from an unheated environment, let
the unit acclimate to room temperature before making any connections
and applying power to the unit.
8.
ALWAYS
keep electrical equipment out of reach of children. This unit
has a Protective Cage / Tube Cover which guards against accidently
touching the glass tube which runs hot when the unit is in operation thus
avoiding a potential injury and burn. Keep children away. Do not handle
the tube when hot, or wet them. Only touch the tubes only when they are
cold and the unit is unplugged from its source of AC Power.
9.
ALWAYS
unplug sensitive electronic equipment such as this unit
during lightning storms.
CONGRATULATIONS!
NOW YOU ARE READY TO START!
4.0 Installation & Placement
Your MARS amplifier as is the case with any tube equipped device is more
sensitive than most other types of audio components to EMI (electro
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magnetic interference) from power supplies and motors including vibration.
Consequently, it should be placed at a minimum distance of 18 inches from
power supplies, turntables, tape decks, AC line filters, etc..
One should never place another component directly on top of this integrat-
ed amplifier, and as good practice, it is not recommended to directly place
this component on another audio component that generates heat.
NEVER PLACE THIS COMPONENT ON TOP OF A LOUDSPEAKER.
Vibration picked up by the tubes will damage them and shorten their useful
life.
When dressing cables, take care as to tuck away loose cables so someone
may not trip on them.
Allow also for ample air circulation around the MARS amplifier.
