Nikko Alpha 400 Owners Manual

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STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER

ALPHA 400

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODE DEMPLOI

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS page 1
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS page 2
MODE DEMPLOI page 6

FOR CUSTOMERS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY

(APPARATUS THAT EMPLOYS A SUPPLY CORD TERMINATE!) WITH A POLARIZED TWO-PRONG ATTACHMENT PLUG)

"CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE
OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE

"ATTENTION: FOUR FREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, NE PAS UTILISER CETIE FICHE FOLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR.
UNE PRISE DE COURANT 0U UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A
FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

The space be|ow is provided In record the Senal Number of this unit.
The Serial Number can be found on the back of the product

Serial No.:
Retaln (his informaion for future reference.

NIKKD

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CAUTION!
IIISK III EIIBIIIII'. SIIIIIIII.
NI IIIII UPIII.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
REMOVE ANY COVERS. N0 USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THlS APPLIANCE T0
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage" within the products enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shocks to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral tri-
angle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servic-
ing)instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

. Read Instructions » All the safety and operating instructions should

he read before the appliance is operated.

. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should

be retained for future reference.

. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating

instructions should be adhered to.

. Follow Instructions . All operating and use instructions should be

followed.

. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water

. for example. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink. laundry tub,
in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, and the like.

. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only

with a cart or stand that is recommended by the ma-
nufacturer. An appliance and cart combinations should
be moved with care. Quick stops. excessive force. and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and can
combination to overturn.

. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a

wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location

or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example.
the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa. rug, or similar
surface that may block the ventilation opening; or, placed in a built-in
installation. such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow
of air through the ventilation openings.

. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such

as radiators, head registers. stoves. or other appliance that produce
heat.

IO. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended

by the manufacturer.
.Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

12. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from

power lines.

13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected

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to the receiver. be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built up of static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code. ANSI/NFPA No. 70-
l984. provides information with respect to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure. grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit. size of grounding conductors. location of
antenna-discharge unit. connection to grounding electrodes. and re-
quirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure.

Use No. 10 AWG copper. No. 8 AWG aluminum. No. l7 AWG
copper-clad stccl. bronze wire. or larger as a ground wire.

. Secure antenna lead

insulators spaced 4-6 feet (1.22-1.83 rn) apart.

Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where lead-in
enters house.

Use jumper wire not smaller than N0. 6 AWG copper. or the
equivalent , when a separate antenna-grounding electrode is used.
Sec NEC Section 810-210).

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l4. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply
only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked
on the appliance.

l5. Power»Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to he walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the ap»
pliance.

l6. Nonuse Periods - The power cord or the appliance should be uri-
plugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

17. Grounding cr Polarization - The precautions should be taken so that
the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

18. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by

qualified service personnel when:

. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged: or

Objects have fallen. or liquid has been spilled into the appliance: or

. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance: or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

l9. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance be-
yond that described in the operating instruCIions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnal.

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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING
TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS
CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810- "RADIO AVD
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