M-Audio Venom, Service Manual

Confidential 

M-Audio Service Manual

Safety Instructions 

Carefully read the applicable items of the operating instructions and these safety suggestions 
before using this product. Use extra care to follow the warnings written on the product itself and 
in the operating instructions. Keep the operating instructions and safety suggestions for 
reference in the future.  
 
1. 

Power Source.

 The product should only be connected to a power supply which is 

described either in the operating instructions or in markings on the product. 

 
2. 

Power Cord Protection.

 AC power supply cords should be placed such that no one is likely 

to step on the cords and such that nothing will be placed on or against them. 

 
3. 

Periods of Non-use.

 If the product is not used for any significant period of time, the 

product's AC power supply cord should be unplugged from the AC outlet. 

 
4. 

Foreign Objects and Liquids.

 Take care not to allow liquids to spill or objects to fall into 

any openings of the product. 

 
5. 

Water or Moisture.

 The product should not be used near any water or in moisture. 

 
6. 

Heat.

 Do not place the product near heat sources such as stoves, heat registers, radiators 

or other heat producing equipment. 

 
7. 

Ventilation

. When installing the product, make sure that the product has adequate 

ventilation. Improperly ventilating the product may cause overheating, which may damage 
the product. 

 
8. 

Mounting.

 The product should only be used with a rack which the manufacturer 

recommends. The combination of the product and rack should be moved carefully. Quick 
movements, excessive force or uneven surfaces may overturn the combination which may 
damage the product and rack combination. 

 
9.

 Cleaning.

 The product should only be cleaned as the manufacturer recommends. 

 
10. 

Service.

 The user should only attempt the limited service or upkeep specifically described in 

the operating instructions for the user. For any other service required, the product should be 
taken to an authorized service center as described in the operating instructions. 

 
11. 

Damage to the Product

. Qualified service personnel should service the unit in certain 

situations including without limitation when: 

a.  Liquid has spilled or objects have fallen into the product, 
b.  The product is exposed to water or excessive moisture, 
c.  The AC power supply plug or cord is damaged, 
d.  The product shows an inappropriate change in performance or does not operate 

normally, or 

e.  The enclosure of the product has been damaged.