SM Pro Audio M-Patch 5.1: Passive Surround Monitor Controller - Manual (Page 3)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the
cover or rear panel of this unit. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose
this equipment to rain or moisture.
All safety and operation instructions of this manual should be read and adhered
to before operating this equipment.
Retain Instructions: Please retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference.
Follow Instructions: All operation and user instructions should be followed.
Water, Liquid, and Moisture: The equipment should not be used near water, rain, or other
liquids. Make sure that no liquid can leak, spill, or otherwise seep into the equipment.
Ventilation: Please place the equipment so that no obstacles interfere with or impede the
flow of air through the ventilation openings.
Heat:The equipment should be situated away from heat sources such as heaters,
radiators, ovens, and other appliances that produce heat.
Power Source:Make sure your equipment is set to the correct voltage for the country in
which it will be used.
Grounding and Polarization:Precautions should be taken so that the equipment’s
electrical grounding or polarization is not defeated.
Power Cord Protection:Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to
be walked on, pinched, damaged, worn, or rubbed by any other device or obstacle.
Cleaning:The equipment should be cleaned only with a light soft cloth. Do not use harsh or
corrosive products on the unit.
Periods of Inactivity:The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.
Damage Requiring Service:The equipment should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
• The power supply cord or plug has been damaged; or
• Objects have fallen onto, or liquid spilled into the equipment; or
• The equipment has been exposed to rain; or
• The equipment does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
• The equipment has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
Servicing:
The user should not attempt to service the equipment beyond what is described in the
Operating Instructions.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in SM Pro Audio products
by purchasing this unit. The MPatch 5.1 was designed to be a comprehensive
surround-sound monitor controller for home, project and professional studios,
live sound rental companies, repair centers, schools and fixed installations—in
short, virtually any and all venues where audio products are used. Drawing on
years of hands-on experience in the audio industry and valuable suggestions
from our customers, our engineers have developed a product that we are
certain will more than meet your expectations. As with all SM Pro Audio
equipment, the MPatch 5.1 was designed to provide you with superb
performance, excellent technical specifications, and uncompromising audio
quality at an extremely affordable price.
Regards,
SM Pro Audio
High output volumes may damage your ears,
your monitors, and/or your headphones. Turn down the
LEVEL controls before you switch on the MPatch 5.1.
IMPORTANT:
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INSTALLATION
Your SM Pro Audio MPatch 5.1 was carefully packed at the factory and the
packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling. Nevertheless,
we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for
any signs of physical damage that may have occurred in transit.
If the unit is damaged, please do not return it to us, but notify your dealer and
the shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for damage or replacement
may not be granted. Shipping claims must be made by the consignee.
PLACEMENT
The SM Pro Audio MPatch 5.1 utilizes an electronic circuit. Be sure that there is
enough air space around the unit for cooling. To avoid overheating, please do not
place the unit on high temperature devices, such as power amplifiers, or near
other units, such as wireless devices, that may transmit high frequencies.
Mains voltage
The MPatch 5.1 can be used with voltages ranging from 100V AC to 240V AC.
Please make sure that you have selected the correct voltage range on the back
of the unit, and that the required fuse setting is correct, before switching the unit
ON. Any damage occurring as a result of incorrect voltage selection may not be
covered under warranty.