Talk electronic Tornado 3.1B Power Amplifier - Manual (Page 2)

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I NTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing a Talk Electronics
Tornado power amplifier. We are confident
that it will provide you with many years of
musical enjoyment and reliable service.
However, please take the time to read this
guide thoroughly before using the amplifier.
It explains how to install and connect it,
and suggests how to ensure that you
always enjoy its optimum performance.
U NPACKING LIST
Power amplifier
Instruction manual
AC power cord
Guarantee card
NOTE: We recommend that the supplied AC
power cord is replaced with a high quality Merlin
Cables power cord for best results.
Please be aware that this unit is not supplied with
interconnects and we recommend the use of the
Merlin series of interconnect cables.
I NSTALLATION I NSTRUCTIONS
H OW TO SITE AND CONNECT YOUR T ORNADO POWER
AMPLIFIER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE AND SAFE OPERATION
Please unpack your amplifier carefully and position it
on a stable, level surface close to a mains socket.
Before attempting to connect it into your system
please read this manual carefully.
The Tornado will perform well when placed on a
coffee table or bookshelf but if you wish to achieve
the best performance we suggest you place it on a
specialist hi-fi support. There are many suitable
designs available, which your dealer will be happy to
advise you about.
Position the amplifier so that it will not be subjected
to high ambient temperatures: avoid sites where it
will be in direct sunlight or close to a central heating
radiator. For your own safety - and your amplifier’s
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well-being - do not allow it to come into contact with
water. Keep it away from potted plants to avoid
those all-too-common watering accidents! To clean
the amplifier’s case disconnect it from the wall
socket and wipe it with a barely damp, lint-free cloth
or chamois leather. If you suspect that water has
entered the casework, return the amplifier to your
dealer so that he can examine it.
Once you have installed the amplifier please do not
throw away its packaging. If you move home or
need to return the unit to your dealer for example for
upgrade, the original packaging will protect it and
ensure it arrives undamaged.
E LECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The Tornado comes with a ready assembled mains
lead and we suggest that you use this to connect it
to the mains supply. We strongly recommend that
you connect the lead directly to a wall socket and do
not use extension blocks, which degrade sound
quality. For the same reason we also advise against
“line filters” and “mains conditioners”. If your mains
supply is noisy or you have household appliances
that generate clicks and pops that can be heard
through your hi-fi system, have an electrician correct
the problem at its source. We do however
recommend the use of ‘Merlin Cables’ power chords
which do not interfere with the current flow and offer
a significant performance improvement.
Should you need to replace the fuse in your mains
plug, please fit only the correct replacement type.
This is a standard 13A.
If, for any reason, you wish to replace the plug or
cable, please note that the lead must be connected
as follows. NOTE: These instructions apply in the
United Kingdom only - consult your dealer about
wiring conventions in other countries.
Green and yellow wire connects to EARTH (E or
symbol )
Blue wire connects to NEUTRAL (N)
Brown wire connects to LIVE (L)
This unit must be earthed.
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