Adcom GFP 555 Owners Manual

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WARNING

The following information is for your own safety and well being.
(required by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc UL 1270, See 65)

READ INSTRUCTIONS

All safety and operating instructions should

be read before this unit is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS

Retain this notice and the ovimers manual
for future reference

HEED WARNINGS
All warnings and cautions on the unit and
in the owners manual should be adhered to

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

All operating and use instructions should
be followed.

WATER OR MOISTURE

This unit should not be exposed to water or
moisture. For example. new a bathtub In a wet
basement or near a swimming pool.

VENTILATION
This unit should be sltuated sothat its
location or position does not Interfere with Its
properventllation Be sure that at law Iz' of
agree ls provided above orbelow all ventilation
es.

HEAT
This unit should be placed away from other
» heat producing products and adequate
ventilation should be provided.

AC ONLY

This unit should be connected to an AC
outlet only. With the precautions described In
the owners manual.

GROUNDING
Precautions should be taken for proper
grounding as described in the owners manual.

AC CORD PROTECTION
The AC cord should be routed so that it is
not likely to be walked on or pinched by Items
placed upon or against it Please pay extra
attention to cords at the plug, convenience out-
let and the point where they exit from the unit.

CLEANING
The unit can be cleaned using a soft cloth
dampened with a solution of liquid detergent
and water. Under no circumstances should a lye
solution or an abrasive cleaner such as scouring
powder be used on any'parl oi the unit.

NON USE PERIOD
The poweroord should be unplugged from
the AC outlet when the unit will not be used for
an extended period of time

OBJECT OR LIQUID ENTRY
Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall and liquids are not spilled Into the unit
through ventilation holes

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
The unit should be serviced by aquatifled

service agency when:

A) Themsupplvcordorthe plug has
been damaged; or

a) Objects have fallen, or liquid has been
spilled into the unit; or

C) Theunlthasbwnexposedto raln;or

D) The unit does not appear to operate
nonnaliy or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or

E) The unit has been dropped, or the
enclosure damaged.

SERVICING
You should not attempt to service the unit
beyond that described in the owners manual.
All other servicing should be referred to a
qualified service agency.

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Selector only determines what is heard through the speakers, it will not affect the signal chosen for
recording with the Recording Selector.

The Recording Selector also allows you to copy (dub) from one tape deck to another. To copy from
Tape 1 to Tape 2, select the Tape 1 setting on the Recording Selector. To copy from Tape 2 to Tape 1, select
the Tape 2 setting on the Recording Selector. Remember; the Recording Selector does not determine
what you hear through the speakers To listen to eitherTape 1 orTape 2 you must make the appropriate
selection using the Listening Selector. It should be noted that unlike conventional preamps, actual
signal switching is done on the circuit board near the rearpanel inputs.This arrangement will keep hum,
noise and distortion to a minimum by eliminating the wire necessary for front panel switches The
front panel selector is only making a mechanical change and has no wines going through the control.

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This high quality control is used to raise and lower the loudness ot the music playing through the
speakers or headphones.

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THE CARE AND FEEDING OF YOUR GFP-555

Great care has been taken by ADOOM to assure that your preamplifier is as flawless in appearance
as it is electronically. The front panel is heavy gauge, high-grade anodized aluminum, bead-blasted for
durability and beauty. It the front panel should become fingerprinted or smeared, it can be cleaned with
a damp, soft cloth.

FUSE 0

The preamplifier is protected by a line fuse on the wpanel. if the power is switched ON and the
small red LED on the front panel does not illuminate aftera few seconds, shut off the preamplifier, unplug
the AC line cord from the power outlet. and check the AC line fuse. If the fuse has opened, replace it ONLY
with a fuse of equal value after carefully checking to determine the cause of the failure This product also
contains internal fuses which are designed to open under certain overload conditions. Should the pre-
amplifier cease to function and the external line fuse is OK, it is likely that an Internal fuse has opened.
You may have this checked by your authorized ADOOM dealer, and thereby avoid the inconvenience or
unnecessary return to the factory.

REPLACEMENT WITH AN INCORRECT FUSE OR ONE OF A HIGHER RATING WILL NOT PROTECT
THE PREAMPLIFIER AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

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IF YOU HAVE A PROBLBA OR QUESTION

ADOOM has a technical service department to answer all questions pertinent to the installation
and operation of your unit. Please feel free to write or call us In the event of difficulty, and we shall
endeavor to-offer prompt advice. If your problem can not be resolved through our combined efforts, we
may wish to referyou to an authorized repairagency, orwe may prefer to authorize return of the unit to the
tactory. To aid us In directing you to acomenient senrice station, it would be helpful if you indicate which
major city is accessible to your home. mace address inquiries to:

ADCOM TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPT.
11 ELKINS ROAD '

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816

(201) 390-1 130

When calling or writing about your preamplifier; be sure to include the model and serial number of
your unit, as well as'the date of purchase and the dealerfrom whom the unit was purchased. in the event
that the unit must be returned to us for service. you will be instructed as to the proper procedure when
you call or write for return authorization.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOUR UNIT BE SHIPPED TO THE FACTORY WITHOUT PRIOR
AUTHORIZATION, 0R WITHOUT THE ORIGINAL CARTON AND FILLERS.

If the original shipping carton has been lost or discarded, or if the carton is not in good condition,
a duplicate carton may be obtained from our service department for a nominal charge.

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