WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HEED ALL WARNINGS
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
CLEAN ONLY WITH A DAMP CLOTH.
DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION
OPENINGS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES
SUCH AS RADIATORS, HEAT REGISTERS,
STOVES; OR OTHER APPARATUS (INCLUDING
AMPLIFIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT.
ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPEC-
IFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING
STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERI-
ODS OF TIME.
WATER AND MOISTURE: Appliance should not be used
near water (e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, etc). Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
POWER SOURCES: The appliance should be connected
to a power supply only of the type described in the oper-
ating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: Precautions should
be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of
an appliance is not defeated.
POWER CORD PROTECTION: Power supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords at plugs, conven-
ience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.
SERVICING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
the user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All
other servicing should be referred to qualified service
personnel.
FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EXTERNALLY ACCESSI-
BLE FUSE RECEPTACLE:
Replace fuse with same type
and rating only.
MULTIPLE-INPUT VOLTAGE: This equipment may
require the use of a different line cord, attachment plug,
or both, depending on the available power source at
installation. Connect this equipment only to the power
source indicated on the equipment rear panel. To reduce
the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to quali-
fied service personnel or equivalent.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED
WITH A POWER CORD.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT IS NOT DISCONNECTED FROM
MAINS WHEN SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION
The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
GREEN and YELLOW - Earth BLUE - Neutral
BROWN - Live
As colours of the cores in the mains lead of this appliance
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
• The core which is coloured green and yellow must
be connected to the terminal in the plug marked
with the letter E, or with the earth symbol, or
coloured green, or green and yellow.
• The core which is coloured blue must be con-
nected to the terminal marked N or coloured
black.
• The core which is coloured brown must be con-
nected to the terminal marked L or coloured red.
This equipment may require the use of a different line cord,
attachment plug, or both, depending on the available power
source at installation. If the attachment plug needs to be
changed, refer servicing to qualified service personnel who
should refer to the table below. The green/yellow wire shall
be connected directly to the units chassis.
WARNING: If the ground is defeated, certain fault conditions in the unit
or in the system to which it is connected can result in full line voltage
between chassis and earth ground. Severe injury or death can then
result if the chassis and earth ground are touched simultaneously.
LIVE
E
NEUTRAL
EARTH GND
CONDUCTOR
L
N
BROWN
BLUE
GREEN/YEL
BLACK
Normal
Alt
WIRE COLOR
WHITE
GREEN
The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols
that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. The light-
ning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that
there are dangerous voltages present within the unit. The excla-
mation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is neces-
sary for the user to refer to the owner’s manual.
These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts
inside the unit. Do not open the unit. Do not attempt to service
the unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer’s
warranty. Do not get the unit wet. If liquid is spilled on the unit,
shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service.
Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage.
C A U T I O N
A T T E N T I O N :
R I S Q U E D E C H O C E L E C T R I Q U E - N E P A S O U V R I R
W A R N I N G :
T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F F I R E O R E L E C T R I C
S H O C K D O N O T E X P O S E T H I S E Q U I P M E N T T O R A I N O R M O I S T U R E
R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S H O C K
D O N O T O P E N
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNING
A molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord
is unsafe. Discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal
facility. NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD
YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS PLUG INTO A
13 AMP POWER SOCKET. Do not use the mains plug
without the fuse cover in place. Replacement fuse covers
can be obtained from your local retailer. Replacement
fuses are 13 amps and MUST be ASTA approved to
BS1362.
LITHIUM BATTERY
WARNING
CAUTION!
This product may contain a lithium battery.There is
danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with a Sony or equivalent bat-
tery. Make sure the battery is installed with the cor-
rect polarity. Discard used batteries according to man-
ufacturer’s instructions.
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare.Ved utskifting benyttes
kun batteri som anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukt
batteri returneres apparatleverandøren.
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndter-
ing. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri av samme
fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til
leverandøren.
VAROITUS!
Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu.
Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittele-
maan tyyppin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjei-
den mukaisesti.
VARNING!
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.Använd samma
batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas
av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt
fabrikantens instruktion.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
This unit conforms to the Product Specifications noted on
the Declaration of Conformity. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
• this device may not cause harmful interference,
and
• this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic
fields should be avoided.
• use only shielded interconnecting cables.
DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s Name:
dbx Professional
Products
Manufacturer’s Address:
8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
declares that the product:
Product name: dbx DriveRack™ 480P
Product option:
None
conforms to the following Product Specifications:
Safety:
EN 60065 (1993)
IEC 60065 (1998)
CAN/CSA E60065-99
EMC:
EN 55013 (1990)
EN 55020 (1991)
Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with
the requirements of the Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC
Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by
Directive 93/68/EEC.
dbx Professional Products
Vice-President of Engineering
8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
March 15th, 2000
European Contact: Your Local dbx Sales and
Service Office or
Harman Music Group
8760 South Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah
84070 USA
PH: (801) 568-7533
FX: (801) 568-7583
