User manual FATMAN MOTHERSHIP

[. . . ] Do not place near direct heat sources such as radiators, stoves, gas fires, naked flames or candles. Ensure that the unit is placed on a clean, dry and flat surface before operation. Do not drop unit, apply excessive force to the controls or place heavy objects on top of the unit. do not allow excessive levels of dust to gather on the units. [. . . ] The Mothership should be serviced by an authorised service engineer in the event of any of the following circumstances. The unit is exposed to rain or moisture. The unit does not seem to operate normally or exhibits a sudden change in performance. Any unauthorised changes or modifications to this equipment would render the manufacturer's warranty null and void. Before attempting to make any connections to or from the unit, be sure to first switch OFF the power to this unit and to any other components to which connections are being made. Make sure that all connections between this unit and other components are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (Right) to R, + to + and - to - Also , refer to the owner's manual of each component that is connected to this unit. Always turn OFF the power switches when connecting or disconnecting from mains power. It is recommended that you disconnect the power supply from the mains when the unit is in a protracted period of non-use (holidays, etc). When connecting speakers, ensure they have an impedance of between 4 & 8 ohms. Please note that if your speaker wires are not connected properly you may hear no sound or if polarities are reversed, you will hear oddities in the signal path with an unnatural loss of bass frequencies. When using bare speaker wires, fit at least 1. Make sure the wire holders are firmly screwed in to prevent wires from becoming loose. If wires touch, the speakers and or the unit could be damaged. Video Output: Connect the video cable (yellow) in between the video output connector (yellow) of the iTube and the video input of your TV. S-Video Output: Use an S-Video cable (not included) to connect S-Video output of your iTube to the S-Video input of your TV. Power adaptor in: Connect power cable between iTube and mains supply. The indicator will illuminate while the power is ON. Please Note The Following: Before switching ON the power, be sure to set the volume control to the lowest setting in order to avoid damage to the speakers - the speaker-protection circuit will mute the volume for a few seconds after power is switched ON. ATTENTION: Your Control Room should only be re-started 5 minutes after switching off, to avoid damaging the tubes. The indicator will illuminate while the power is ON. [. . . ] Video Output: Connect the video cable (yellow) in between the video output connector (yellow) of the iTube and the video input of your TV. S-Video Output: Use an S-Video cable (not included) to connect S-Video output of your iTube to the S-Video input of your TV. Power adaptor in: Connect power cable between iTube and mains supply. - No sound is heard from the left and /or the right speaker Frequency Response: Distortion: Signal to noise ratio: Signal to noise ratio (MM): MM gain: Dimensions: Weight: Vacuum Tube: 10-30KHz ± 0. [. . . ]