User manual TAPCO S8

[. . . ] Damage Requiring Service -- This product should be serviced only by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into this product; or C. This product has been exposed to rain; or D. [. . . ] Heatsink The heatsink is designed to dissipate the heat generated by the built-in power amplifiers. The cooler the amplifiers operate, the longer their lifeexpectancy. The S·8 uses convection cooling, where cool air flows through the fins of the heatsink and carries the heat away. Make sure there is at least six inches clearance between the back of the S·8 monitors and the wall. 5. AC SELECT Set this switch to the correct voltage setting for the country you are in, 115 VAC or 230 VAC. Note: The S·8s are shipped with the AC SELECT switch set to the 230 VAC position. If you are in a country that uses 100-120 VAC, set the switch to the 115 VAC position and replace the fuse (located in the IEC socket) with the 1. 6 A fuse included in the accessory bag. See the "Troubleshooting" section on page 11 for instructions on replacing the fuse. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION 10. Power LED This illuminates when the POWER switch is turned on and AC power is available at the line cord socket. 11. Clip LED This LED illuminates just before the low-frequency amplifier reaches its maximum output and begins to clip. · Occasional blinking of the Clip LED indicates that the loudest transients are reaching the maximum output capability of the amplifier. · Frequent or continuous blinking of the Clip LED indicates that you have exceeded the maximum output capability of the amplifier and that the amplifier is clipping. You should reduce the level from your signal source until the Clip LED blinks occasionally or not at all. 6. POWER Use this switch to turn the active monitors on and off. 7. Line Cord Socket and Fuse Connect the line cord to this IEC socket securely, and plug the other end into your AC outlet. Make sure the AC SELECT switch is set to the correct AC voltage. 9 Protection Circuits There are several protection mechanisms designed into the S·8 to safeguard the loudspeakers and amplifiers from inadvertent damage. CAUTION: The protection circuits are designed to protect the loudspeakers under reasonable and sensible conditions. Should you choose to ignore the warning signs (i. e. , frequent Clip LED indications, excessive distortion), you can still damage the speakers in the S·8 by overdriving them past the point of amplifier clipping. Such damage is beyond the scope of the warranty. Input Signal Wiring You should use high-quality, shielded cable to connect the signal source to the INPUT jack on the S·8. · Foil shielded cables, such as Belden 8451, 8761, or 9501 are commonly used for studio wiring. · The better the shield, the better the immunity from externally induced noise (like EMI and RFI). Route the cable away from AC power cords and outlets. [. . . ] reserves the right to inspect any products that may be the subject of any warranty claims before repair or replacement is carried out. LOUD Technologies may, at their option, require proof of the original date of purchase in the form of a dated copy of the original dealer's invoice or sales receipt. Final determination of warranty coverage lies solely with LOUD Technologies Inc. TAPCO products returned to LOUD Technologies Inc. [. . . ]