Luxman LX-380, Owner'S Manual

VACUUM TUBE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER LX-380

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Precautions

Installation place

Install this unit in a location where good ventilation and heat 
radiation are assured. 
Especially, the installation of this unit where the direct sun-
light is present, where the temperature rises excessively 
high such as close to a heater, or where it is humid or dusty 
may cause a malfunction even if heat is efficiently released. 
Therefore, do not install this unit in such places.

Ventilation holes

Do not block the ventilation holes of the top and bottom 
panels. If the amplifier is installed on a rack or the like, se-
cure ample space for cooling and leave the door open. Do 
not pile up other things on the amplifier and never put arti-
cles on it. Failure to observe this may cause a malfunction.

Note:

For heat dispersal, do not install this equipment in a con-
fined space such as a book case or similar unit.

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Precautions in connecting with other 
components

When connecting this unit to input devices such as a CD 
player, an SACD player, an analog player, a tuner, and a re-
corder, be sure to turn off the power of this unit and all other 
connected devices. Failure to observe this may generate a 
strong noise resulting in speaker damage or cause a mal-
function. The pin-plug to be inserted in each input terminal 
of this unit shall be pushed in firmly. If the grounding terminal 
is inadequately connected, noises including hum may be 
generated, resulting in an adverse S/N ratio.

Batteries

Warning:

Batteries used for the remote control shall not be exposed 
to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Cautions in connecting speakers

When making speaker system connections, exercise extra 
care not to short-circuit between (+) and (–) of the speaker 
terminals and speaker input terminals of this unit. If a large 
signal is applied to the amplifier with its circuit left short-cir-
cuited, a large current may be passed through the output 
circuit and cause a malfunction.

The sound is not generated shortly after 
the power supply is turned on.

This amplifier is equipped with a time muting circuit in order 
to separate the output circuit. Therefore, no sound will be 
generated shortly after the power supply is turned on.
If the volume control is set to a high sound level before the 
time muting circuit is canceled, a large sound is suddenly 
generated. Please be advised that the volume control shall 
be set to a low level at first and adjusted after the sound 
comes out of the speakers.

Repair and adjustment

When repairs or adjustments are needed, please ask the 
dealer where you bought the unit.

Cleaning

For cleaning, use a piece of soft cloth to wipe the unit such 
as cleaning cloth. When the dirt is hard to remove, use a 
small amount of neutral detergent to wipe, and then wipe 
the unit with dry cloth. Do not use a solvent like benzine 
or thinner because such substances can often damage the 
exterior.

Safety caution

Caution

•  This unit is heavy. Be careful when unpacking, carrying, and 

installation.

•  This unit is a vacuum tube control amplifier. Be careful not to 

touch this product with your bare hand because it gets hot 
when the power is on. For safety, do not use this product in a 
place where children or unchained animals are present.

Hot 

surface 

mark

HOT SURFACE. DO NOT TOUCH.

The top surface over the vacuum tube may become 
hot when operating this product continuously.
Do not touch hot areas, especially around the “Hot 
surface mark” and the top panel.