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1.3
Installation and cooling
The unit can become hot depending on the demanded output power or environmental
temperature. Therefore, it is important, that the cooling air can flow unhindered into the air
inlets in the bottom and flow out through the holes in the rear panel. Direct exposure to
sunlight is not recommended because this will heat up the unit and may cause unwanted
malfunctions.
Heat sensitive objects such as candles, plastics, records or CD’s may also be damaged by the
generated heat of the MA / SA 6.2. Great care should also be taken to ensure small children
do not burn themselves by accidentally touching the amplifier(s). The housing does not feel
extremely hot to adults but small children generally react more sensitively.
PLEASE NOTE
The installed transformers emit magnetic stray fields. To prevent interference, it is
recommended to not place the unit(s) either directly on or near the pre-amplifier or record
player.
1.4
Connection to mains
Connect the unit to the mains outlet (12) by using the power cord which is (in some countries)
delivered together with the unit. Make sure the mains voltage is according to the value printed
on the rear panel of the amplifier (near mains connector). Set the mains switch (13) to on (push
once).
CAUTION:
Keep the unit switched off until all audio connections are made. Also, keep your
loudspeakers disconnected when switching the unit on for the first time.
Switch on the unit by pressing the power button (1). The unit performs a self-test while the
AVM logo appears on the display (4). During this procedure, you will hear clicks in short
succession from the switching relays of the driver stage and supply unit. When this initial
check is passed, switch off the amp at the mains switch (1, push once). Now the unit is ready
to be connected to your hi-fi set. After a few seconds the unit is switched on and ready to
operate.
NOTE:
In case one of the operating modes
auto
,
remote
or
trigger
have been set, the
amplifier goes to standby right after the initial self-test (see section 2.6)
When this initial check is passed, switch off the amplifier again at the mains switch (13). Now
the unit is ready to be connected to your sources and loudspeakers.
Depending on the weather outside during transport, the unit might still be cold after unboxing.
In this case, we recommend to place the unit in your listening room and let it ‘acclimatize’
without a mains connection for at least one hour.
