IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS - READ
CAREFULLY !
Caution: To prevent the risk of electrical shock, match wide blades of plug to wide slot,
fully insert. Caution: The unit is still connected to the mains even if switched off.
Read Instructions: All safety and operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
Retain instructions: Safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product & operation instructions should be
adhered to.
Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Cleaning: Unplug the product from the wall before cleaning. Do not use aerosol or liquid
cleaners, just a damp cloth.
Attachments: Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
Water and moisture: Do not use this product near water. Do not expose this apparatus to
dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids are placed on the
apparatus.
Ventilation: Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation and protect it from overheating so they must not be blocked or covered by
placing the product on a bed, sofa or other similar surface. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your
home, call your local power company.
Grounding or Polarization: This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating
current line plug. This plug will fit the power outlet in only one way as a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug, try reversing it.
If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
Power Cord Protection: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to
be 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 product.
Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk
of electrical shock.
Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that can result in
a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as openings or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
personnel.
Heat: This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Non-Use Periods: The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.
Damage Requiring Service: The product should be serviced by qualified personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B.
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
C.
The product has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
E.
Product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
F.
If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and
off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Please take the time to read all of the instructions contained in this manual to
make certain your system is properly installed and functioning correctly. Please
retain the carton and packing materials for this product to protect it in the event
it ever has to be shipped to a service center for repairs. Product received
damaged by a service center that has been shipped by an end user in anything
other than the original packaging will be repaired, refurbished, and properly
packaged for return shipment at the end user’s expense.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of
athena
TECHNOLOGIES
®
speakers! Proprietary
technology and high quality manufacturing will allow you to enjoy the most natural and
accurate music reproduction for many years. The advice offered in this manual is aimed
at helping you maximize and maintain peak performance, and therefore, your listening
satisfaction. Please take the time to read all of the instructions contained in this manual
to make certain your system is properly installed and functioning correctly.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
We strongly advise that you resist the temptation to play the
athena
TECHNOLOGIES
®
speakers to their full capabilities or experiment with critical placement and listening
until they have been properly broken in. This process should last approximately
50 to 100 hours of music playback. This can be easily be done by putting your compact
disc player on Repeat mode, while playing a CD with a wide dynamic range at normal
listening levels.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
athena
TECHNOLOGIES
®
is the newest division of Audio Products International Corp., known
throughout the industry as “API”. A Canadian company founded in 1975, The API factory
is a modern 165,000 square foot research, development and manufacturing facility
located in Toronto, Canada. API is one of the largest speaker manufacturers in the world,
distributing products to over 60 countries worldwide. A talented research and
development team utilizes advanced computer-based design and sophisticated
measurement techniques in its ongoing quest for new and better acoustic technologies.
This research is based upon the years of pioneering psycho-acoustic research developed
in conjunction with the Canadian “National Research Council” (NRC), to create speakers
that achieve high performance in typical home listening environments. Extensive
research into every aspect of the speaker is analyzed and evaluated before the design
stage begins, a concept that we refer to as a holistic design approach. This method
guarantees that the finest components and materials are made and tested with
sophisticated manufacturing and quality control techniques to ensure exceptional
performance that is superior to speakers costing several times their price.
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 shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
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