User manual MCINTOSH 352

[. . . ] OWNERS MANUAL MC352 Power Amplifier MC352 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549 Thank You, Please Take A Moment, Customer Service and Table of Contents Thank You Your decision to own this McIntosh MC352 Power Amplifier ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. The McIntosh dedication to Quality, is assurance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit. Please take a short time to read the information in this manual. [. . . ] Warning: To reduce risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. This unit is capable of producing high sound pressure levels. Continued exposure to high sound pressure levels can cause permanent hearing impairment or loss. User caution is advised and ear protection is recommended when playing at high volumes. Caution: to prevent electrical shock do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. 3 Safety Instructions cont, Introduction and Performance Features 17. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Clean the instrument by dusting with a dry cloth. Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and clean the panel with a cloth moistened with a window cleaner. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Do not permit objects of any kind to be pushed and/or fall into the equipment through enclosure openings. Never spill liquids into the equipment through enclosure openings. Unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet when left unused for a long period of time. Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to a qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. The AC power cord or the plug has been damaged. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the equipment. The equipment has been exposed to rain or water. The equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instructions contained within this owners manual. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. The equipment has been dropped or damaged in any way. The equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. Do not attempt to service beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other service should be referred to qualified service personnel. [. . . ] The meter pointer will then rise to the newer higher indication. If no further power peaks are reached, the meter pointer will very slowly return to its rest position or lower power level. The decay rate is approximately 6 dB per minute. Note: The MC352 Power Output Meters indicate the actual wattage delivered to the loudspeakers by responding to the combination of current and voltage output. The MC352 can be operated in Mono Mode as a 700 watt amplifier with output impedances of 1, 2 and 4 ohms. Set the Output Mode Switch to the MONO PARALLEL position. [. . . ]