Quad Platinum Series Owners Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

CAUTION!

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER [OR BACK)
NO USER-REMOVEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO OUALIFIED PERSONNEL

ADVERTISSEMENT: RISOUE DE CHOC ELECTRIOUE-
NE PAS OUVRIR

This symbol indicates that there are important operating
and maintenance instructions in the literature
accompanying this unit.

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting
a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do notuse thisapparatus nearwater.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers)thatproduce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one widerthan the other. Agrounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong is
providedfor your safety. Ilthe provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consultan

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

MAINS SUPPLY AND SAFETY

Mains Supply: The mains operating voltage of all QUAD
Platinum series units is shown on the rear panel. lf this voltage
does not match the mains voltage in your area, consult your
QUAD dealeraboutconverting the unit.

The mains supply fuse on the rear panel is accessible when the
IEC mains plug has been removed. In the rare eventthat it has
broken, check for any obvious cause before replacing the fuse
with one ofthe correct rating and type. The fuse values are:

QUAD Platinum Stereo Amplifier

220 - 240V (UK, China, etc.) T4AL 20mm Slow Blow
tOO , l20V(USA,Japan, etc) T6.3AL 20mm Slow Blow
QUAD Platinum Mono Amplifier

220 - 240V (UK, China, etc.) T4AL 20mm Slow Blow
iOO - 120v (USA,Japan,etc) T6.3AL 20mm Slow Blow

Note: The means of disconnecting this equipment from the
mains supply is the ON/OFE switch on the rear panel. This
should be freely accessible and operable atall times.

This equipment is a Class II or double insulated
D electrical appliance. lt has been designed in such a
way that it does not require a safety connection to
electrical earth.

electricianforreplacementaftheobsaleteoutlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles,andthe pointwheretheyexitfromtheapparatus.

Use only attachments/accessories specified bythe manufacturer.

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
iniuryfromtip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods at
time.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or obiects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does notoperate normally, or has
been dropped.

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to
rain or moistureThe product must not be exposed to dripping and splashing and no
obiertfilled with liquids such use vase offlowers should he placed on the product.

No nakedflamesources such ascandles should be placed onthe product.

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
couldvoidthe user'sauthoritytooperatethis device.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digitial device, pursuant to part IS of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.Thisequipmentgenerates, usesand can radiate radiofrequency energy
and, ifnot installed and used in accordance with the instructions, maycause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined bytuning the
equipmenton and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
ormore ofthefollowing measures:

Re-orientate or re-locate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between
the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
differenttrom thatto which the receiver isconnected.

Consultthe dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO UK USERS

The appliance cord is terminated with a UKappraved mains plug
fitted with a 5A fuse. if the fuse needs to be replaced, an ASTA or
BSI approved Est 362 fuse rated at 5A must be used. lf you need
to change the mains plug, remove the fuse and dispose of this
plug safely immediately aftercutting itfrom the cord.

Connecting a Mains Plug

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
code: Blue: NEUTRAL Brown: LlVE: Green and Yellow: Earth.
As these colours may not correspond to the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The BLUE wire must be FUSE
connected to the terminal " -.
marked with the letter N or
coloured BLUE or BLACK. The
BROWN wire must be connected
to the terminal marked with the
letter L or coloured BROWN or (NEUTRAL)
RED.