User manual THETA DIGITAL INTREPID

[. . . ] THETA DIGITAL C O R P O R A T I O N Intrepid Owner's Manual PREFACE CONGRATULATIONS You have just acquired one of the most advanced and versatile components for the amplification of audio ever to have been developed. IMPORTANT Save all packaging in a dry place away from fire hazards. Your Intrepid is a precision electronic instrument and should be properly packaged any time shipment is made. In the unlikely event that you have to return your Intrepid to the factory for service or updating, the original packaging will best protect the unit from shipping damage. In order to achieve the fullest flexibility and enjoyment from your Intrepid, we at Theta recommend that you read this manual in full before connecting the unit to your audio/video system. [. . . ] The Intrepid then undergoes a critical listening and functional test. Burn-In Time This unit has a break in period of about 1 week during which continuous improvement in sound quality will be observed. It is recommended that music be played continuously through the unit during this time to expedite the break in period. Reference Manual Conventions For clarity purposes, references to buttons and LED's will be shown in bold capital letters. 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE I. It is imperative that the Intrepid be connected to a ground via its three wire AC power cord. It is important that the AC power outlet, which the Intrepid is plugged into, is actually grounded. Failure to do so will severely compromise the performance, reliability and safety of use of the Intrepid. Ventilation is an important issue when placing the Intrepid in a system. Make certain that the Intrepid is placed in a well-ventilated area or rack unit. Heat must be dissipated and cool air must be allowed to enter the Intrepid. Please take note that some powerline conditioners defeat the AC power ground on their outlets. If the intention is to plug the Intrepid into a line conditioner, check with your dealer to make certain that the particular conditioner that is intended for use DOES NOT DEFEAT THE AC GROUND on its AC outlets. Only the highest powered line conditioners should be considered for use with the Intrepid. Otherwise, the amplifier's power output may be compromised. DO NOT remove any cover panels from the Intrepid, as there are no user serviceable components inside. Refer servicing and updating to qualified service personnel only. Endcaps (NOT shorting plugs) on all unused RCA inputs will improve the sound quality and may reduce the susceptibility to RF induced anomalies. It is imperative that the Intrepid be operated in a well ventilated environment and the immediate external temperature be maintained as specified in Appendix D of this manual. External cooling fans may be required in some cases. Do not stack any equipment directly above or below the Intrepid as to protect it from overheating, as well as the continued functionality of any equipment near and around it. Damage to the Intrepid caused by improper operation, wiring and/or ventilation will not be covered under warranty and Theta will not be liable for any consequential damage or loss. Connecting the Intrepid With the Intrepid's rear panel main power switch turned off, connect the signal outputs of each preamp/processor channel to either the single-ended or balanced input of the Intrepid. Connect each channel output to the input of the speaker that is intended to be driven. Please Note: Each channel is a balanced bridge amplifier, thus the negative speaker terminal is NOT a ground, and cannot be connected to a ground or a loudspeaker system with a common ground. Consult your speaker manufacturer to ensure that any speaker in your system that will be connected to the Intrepid does NOT have internal circuitry with a common ground. Connect a 12V pulse trigger source to the trigger input of the Intrepid, if it is desired to be taken in and out of standby via another device. [. . . ] If the purchaser registers the unit with Theta by mailing in the warranty card, together with a copy of the bill of sale, within 14 days of the date of purchase, said purchaser will be registered for an extended service contract. The extended service contract extends the 90 days to a period of 3 years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser or no later than 7 years from the date of shipment to the authorized Theta dealer, whichever comes first. CONDITIONS This warranty is subject to the following conditions and limitations. The warranty is void and inapplicable if the product has been used or handled other than in accordance with the instructions in the owner's manual, abused or misused, damaged by accident or neglect or in being transported, or if the defect is due to the product being repaired or tampered with or modified by anyone other than Theta or an authorized Theta repair center. [. . . ]