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BiG – 500 series
BiG – 500 series
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Before starting up the device:
• Read thoroughly and follow the security
advices.
• Read thoroughly and follow the manual.
• Observe all warning instructions on the device
ad on your 500 series rack.
• Please keep the user manual as well as the
security advices in a safe place for future
reference.
• Module installation and replacement should
only be carried out by qualified technicians.
• Please refer to and heed the safety and
assembly instructions of your 500 series rack.
Warning
Always follow the security advices listed below
to avoid serious injuries or even deadly accidents
due to electric shocks, short circuit, fire or other
dangers. The following are examples of such risks
and do not represent an exhaustive list:
Do not open
This device contains no user-serviceable parts.
Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble
the internal parts or modify them in any way. If it
should appear to be malfunctioning, turn off the
power of your 500 series rack immediately, unplug
the power cord from the mains socket outlet and
have it inspected by a qualified professional.
Water warning
Do not expose the device to rain, or use it near
water or in damp or wet conditions, or place
anything on it (such as vases, bottles or glasses)
containing liquids which might spill into any
openings. If any liquid such as water seeps into
the device, turn off the power of your 500 series
rack immediately and unplug the power cord from
the mains socket outlet. Then have the device
inspected by a qualified professional.
Fire warning
Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the
unit. A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
Lightning
Before thunderstorms or other severe weather,
disconnect your 500 series rack from the mains
socket outlet; do not do this during a storm in
order to avoid life threatening lightning strikes.
Similarly, disconnect all the power connections of
other devices, antenna and phone/network cables
which may be interconnected so that no damage
results from such secondary connections.
If you notice any abnormality
When one of the following problems occur, imme-
diately turn off the power switch and disconnect
the electric plug of your 500 series rack from
the mains socket outlet. Then have the device
inspected by a qualified professional.
• The device emits unusual smells or smoke.
• An object has fallen into the unit.
• There is a sudden loss of sound during the use
of the the device.
Caution
Always follow the basic precautions listed below
to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or
others, or damage to the device or other property.
These precautions include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Location
Do not place the device in a location where it may
come into contact with corrosive gases or salty air.
This may result in malfunction.
Before moving the device, remove all connected
cables.
Connections
Before connecting the device to other devices,
power down all devices. Before power on or off the
devices, set all volume levels to minimum.
Only use appropriate cables to connect the device
with other devices. Make sure that the cables you
use are intact and comply with the electrical speci-
fications of the connection. Other connections can
lead to health risks and damage the equipment.
Handling
Operate the controls and switches only as
described in the manual. Incorrect adjustments
outside safe para meters can lead to damage.
Never use excessive force on the switches or
controls.
Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or
openings of the device.
Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper,
plastic, metal, etc.) into any gaps or openings of
the device. If this happens, power down immedi-
ately and unplug the power cord from the mains
socket outlet. Then have the device inspected by a
qualified professional.
Do not expose the device to excessive dust or
vibrations or extreme cold or heat (such as direct
sunlight, near a heater or in a car during the day)
to prevent the possibility of causing damage to
the housing, the internal components or unstable
operation.
If the ambient temperature of the device suddenly
changes, condensation can occur (if for example
the device is relocated or is affected by a heater or
air conditioning).
Using the device while condensation is present
may result in malfunction. Do not power on the
device for a few hours until the condensation is
gone. Only then it is safe to power on.
Cleaning
Disconnect the device from your mains socket
outlet before cleaning.
Do not use any solvents, as these can damage the
chassis finish. Use a dry cloth, if necessary, with an
acid-free cleaning oil.
Disclaimer
The company names and product names in this
manual are the trademarks or registered trade-
marks of their respective companies.
SPL and the SPL Logo are registered trademarks of
SPL electronics GmbH.
SPL cannot be held responsible for damage
caused by improper use or modification of the
device or data that is lost or destroyed.
Notes on Environmental Protection
At the end of its operating life, this
product must not be disposed with
regular household waste but must be
returned to a collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
The wheelie bin symbol on the product, user
manual and packaging indicates that.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of
old products, please take them to applicable
collection points in accordance with your national
legislation and the Directives 2012/19/EU.
The materials can be reused in accordance with
their markings. Through reuse, recycling of raw
materials, or other forms of recycling of old prod-
ucts, you are making an important contribution to
the protection of our environment.
Your local administrative office can advise you of
the responsible waste disposal point.
This directive only applies to countries inside the
EU. If you wish to discard devices outside the EU,
please contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
WEEE-Reg-No.: 973 349 88
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