VAC Avatar SE User Manual
Page 3
Page 3
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY NOTES
1.
DO NOT REMOVE CHASSIS COVER UNTIL UNIT HAS BEEN SWITCHED
OFF FOR 5 MINUTES. TUBES BECOME HOT IN USE, AND CAN CAUSE
INJURY. DO NOT EXPOSE CHASSIS TO MOISTURE. DO NOT PLUG INTO
AN AC SOURCE UNTIL ALL CONNECTIONS ARE COMPLETED.
2.
Complete all signal (interconnect and speaker cable) connections before connecting
the AC cord to the wall outlet and turning the unit on. Similarly, always turn the
amplifier off and remove the AC power cord before detaching cabling. Failure to
observe this sequence can result in damage to the amplifier, speakers or associated
components.
3.
At turn on, all volume controls should be full counter-clockwise and the mode switch
should be set to “Mute”. Allow one (1) minute for warm up before commencing
playback. Note: Mute is automatically engaged when switching on Avatars equipped
with the remote control option.
4.
For protection of your speakers and power amplifier, always switch amplifier to
“Mute” before switching the power off or on. Note: Mute is automatically engaged
when switching on Avatars equipped with the remote control option.
5.
THESE UNITS CONTAIN NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. DO NOT
REMOVE THE BOTTOM COVER. LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT
WITHIN THE CHASSIS. DO NOT OPERATE THE UNITS IF THEY ARE WET.
6.
VACUUM TUBES BECOME HOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS.
NEVER TOUCH A TUBE WHEN THE UNIT IS ON. IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL
MINUTES FOR THE TUBES TO COOL DOWN AFTER THE UNIT IS
SWITCHED OFF. FOR THIS REASON THE TOP CAGE SHOULD ALWAYS BE
LEFT SECURELY IN PLACE.
7.
The Avatar is heavy. Please exercise caution in lifting the unit, and take care to install
Avatar securely in a sturdy, well designed stand so that it will not fall or tip over (this
could cause serious, possibly fatal injury).
8.
DO NOT TURN THE SMALL PLASTIC SCREW ON THE METER. IF YOU DO,
THE UNIT MUST BE RETURNED TO VAC FOR RECALIBRATION.