9762A
– Preamplifier
Owner’s Manual
Page 4
RTZ Professional Audio
3 Installation and Connections
The 9762A is designed for standard API™ 500 Series compatible
modular rack systems. Ideally, the rack should be mounted where cool
air flows across the rack and modules. Do not obstruct the flow of air
around and across or through the preamplifier module or rack. In tight
equipment enclosures, consider placing a ventilated rack panel between
racks to allow increased airflow. Do not place the rack or module unit
near strong magnetic fields and noise sources such as power amplifiers,
console power supplies, transformers, motors, florescent lighting,
computers, etc.
3.1
Environmental Considerations
The 9762A is designed to operate reliably over a wide range of ambient
temperatures. Always provide proper ventilation to avoid overheating
conditions. This extends component life and provides maximum
operational stability of the circuits. Ideally, the 500-series mainframe
housing the module should be mounted in a rack where cool air flows
around all sides of the rack and unit.
The 9762A is fully transformer isolated to help reduce interference and
hum from outside sources. However, the unit should not be placed near
strong magnetic fields or noise sources such as power amplifiers, power
supplies, transformers, motors, florescent lighting, computers, etc.
Mount the power supply away from the module rack or other audio gear
to avoid magnetic field radiation. This is especially true of the line output
transformer (or output transformers in any other modules, RTZ or not)
3.2
Cleaning the Unit
The 9762A is painted with a durable epoxy paint, but always use care
not to scratch the finish or metal. Do not use harsh cleaners or chemicals
to clean the unit or knobs. Use alcohol or a mild window glass cleaner
with a cotton ball the clean the control surfaces. Do not spray any
cleaners on the PCB or faceplate to avoid seepage into the unit and or
possible damage to the PCB or components.
WARNING
NEVER INSERT THE 9762A MODULE INTO A RACK WITH POWER
APPLIED; DOING SO WILL LIKELY DAMAGE THE MODULE AND
VOID THE WARRANTY. NONE OF THE 500-SERIES RACKS ARE
DESIGNED TO ALLOW HOT-SWAPPING MODULES. DOING SO
COULD DAMAGE THE MODULE BEING INSTALLED, AND/OR
OTHER MODULES ALREADY INSTALLED, AND/OR THE RACK
ITSELF. TO AVOID DAMAGE, ALWAYS POWER THE RACK DOWN
WHEN INSTALLING ANY MODULE.