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Summary of Contents for MA1.6s

Page 1: ...MODE FEATURES 7 5 4 IMPEDANCE MATCHING MLS SWITCH 8 5 4 1 MLS TECHNOLOGY 9 5 4 2 THE PROBLEM 9 5 4 3 THE SOLUTION 9 6 INSTALLATION 9 6 1 MOUNTING 9 6 2 COOLING 10 6 3 OPERATING VOLTAGE 10 6 4 DENMARK...

Page 2: ...ty suggestions 1 Keep this manual for future reference 2 Do not operate the amplifier if liquid ingress is suspected 3 Do not stand water or any other liquid on or near the amplifier 4 Do not use this...

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