ETI Sound Systems, INC Matrix 200 - Manual (Page 7)

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Thank you for choosing a B-52 sound product. B-52 manufactures some of the world’s best sounding
and most reliable professional speaker systems, amplifiers and components. E.T.I. Sound Systems,
Inc., makers of B-52, takes great pride in thoroughly testing each B-52 product prior to shipment.
B-52 CABINETS: E.T.I. Sound Systems, Inc. offers a LIFETIME warranty (effective on or after January
1, 2002) to the original purchaser that B-52’s cabinet construction will be free from defects in
material and workmanship. A dated sales receipt will establish coverage under this warranty. This
warranty does not cover service or parts to repair damage caused by neglect, abuse, normal wear
and tear and cosmetic appearance to the cabinetry not directly attributed to defects in materials
or workmanship. Also excluded from coverage are damages caused directly or indirectly due to
any service, repair(s), or modifications of the cabinet which has not been authorized or approved
by ETI Sound Systems, Inc. If this product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted
above, your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above. IMPORTANT: The
included MATRIX-200 suitcase does not constitute a cabinet under this warranty. The suitcase is
covered by a 90-DAY warranty against manufacturing defects.
LOuDSPEAKER AND MID-RANGE COMPONENTS: E.T.I. Sound Systems, Inc. warrants the original
purchaser that B-52 low and mid-frequency loudspeaker units will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of (5) FIVE YEARS from the original purchase date (effective on
or after January 1, 2002). A dated sales receipt will establish coverage under this warranty. This
warranty will automatically terminate (5) years after the original retail sales date. This (5) five-year
warranty does not cover service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse,
abuse, burnt voice-coils, over-powering, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures
and service, repair or modifications of the component which has not been authorized or approved
by E.T.I.. This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties. If this product is defective in
materials or workmanship as warranted above, your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement
as provided above.
HIGH-FREQuENCY DEVICES: E.T.I. Sound Systems, Inc. offers a LIFETIME warranty (effective on or
after January 1, 2002) to the original purchaser that B-52 high frequency (tweeters) devices will
be free from defects in material and workmanship. A dated sales receipt will establish coverage
under this warranty. This warranty does not warranty neglect or abuse. THE WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER NEGLECT OR PRODuCT ABuSE. The lifetime warranty on high-frequency devices does not
cover service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence,
inadequate packing or shipping procedures or service, repair or modifications of the product
which has not been authorized or approved by E.T.I. This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed
warranties. If this product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above, your sole
remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above.
AMPLIFIERS: E.T.I. Sound Systems, Inc. warrants the original purchaser that B-52 amplifiers will be
free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of (2) TWO YEARS from the original
purchase date (effective on or after January 1, 2002). A dated sales receipt will establish cover-
age under this warranty. This warranty will automatically terminate (2) years after the original retail
sales date. This (2) two-year warranty does not cover service or parts to repair damage caused
by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, over-powering, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping
procedures and service, repair or modifications of the amplifier which has not been authorized
or approved by E.T.I.. This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties. If this product is
defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above, your sole remedy shall be repair or
replacement as provided above.
RETuRN PROCEDuRES: In the event repair or part replacement becomes necessary, follow the procedure(s)
outlined below. Defective products must be shipped, together with proof of purchase, freight pre-paid
and insured to the Authorized B-52 Dealer from whom you purchased the product or directly to E.T.I.
Sound Systems. If a product must be returned to E.T.I. Sound Systems for warranty replacement/repair, a
Return Authorization Number must be obtained from our Customer Service Department prior to
shipping the product.
NEVER RETURN THE ENTIRE CABINET__JUST THE DEFECTIVE COMPONENT: Identify and remove the defec-
tive component. If you are uncertain which component is defective, or need directions for removing a
component, please contact our Customer Service Department for assistance. Components which are a
part of an original B-52 speaker box must be sent directly to E.T.I. Products must be shipped in the origi-
nal packaging or its equivalent; in any case, the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by the
purchaser. The Return Authorization Number must appear in large print directly below the shipping
address. Always include a brief description of the defect, along with your correct return address and
telephone number. When calling to inquire about a returned product, always refer to the Return
Authorization Number. If E.T.I. determines that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship
at any time during the warranty period, E.T.I. has the option of repairing or replacing the product
at no additional charge, except as set forth below. All replaced parts become a property of E.T.I.
Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned via ground-shipping-within the
United States-freight prepaid. E.T.I. is not responsible for costs associated with expedited shipping,
either to E.T.I. or the return of the product to the customer.
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQuENTIAL DAMAGE: In no event will E.T.I. be liable for any incidental or
consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use of any B-52 product, even if E.T.I.
or a B-52 dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or any other claim by any
other party. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the
above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights
and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
FOR YOuR PROTECTION: Please complete and mail the Purchase Information Card within (10) ten
days of the date of purchase so that we may contact you directly in the event a safety notification
issued in accordance with the 1972 Consumer Product Safety Act. In addition, we ask that you
complete the brief questionnaire so me may analyze your answers and in this way, help us evalu-
ate our customer needs.
CuSTOMER SERVICE: Our dedicated staff is ready to help you with any B-52 warrant or product
questions you may have. Please call 323-277-4100 (9:00AM to 4:00PM Pacific Standard Time).
E.T.I. Sound Systems, INC.
3383 Gage Ave., Huntington Park, CA, 90255
Warranty valid ONLY to original purchaser with PROOF OF PURCHASE.
Y-CaBLE SEt-uP FoR PatCH SECtion
1/4” Stereo Jack
Tip
Ring Sleeve
MONO/RING
MONO/TIP
RING
TIP
1/4”
1/4”
A tip, ring, sleeve Y-cable used in the patched section of the MATRIX-200 allows you
to insert external devices and improve the performance of the system. This Y-cable is
needed in the insert and effects sections. Please refer to the wiring plan above.
insert (Left and Right), refer to #19 on page 4:
tiP: Input of the MATRIX-200; connects to the output of the external device.
RinG: Output of the MATRIX-200; connects to the input of the external device.
Effects (Left and Right), refer to #20 on page 4:
tiP: Input of the MATRIX-200; connects the output of the external processor.
RinG: Output of the MATRIX-200; connects to the input of the external processor.
FootSWitCH:
TIP: Controls effects. RinG: Controls (mutes) outputs
MatRiX-200 inPut PLatES
This input plate is located on the rear of the two satellite speakers.
The input connector is for a 1/4” male connector.
Limited Warranty