Talk electronics Thunder 3.1B, User Manual

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I
NTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing a Talk Electronics
Thunder CD player. We are confident that it
will provide you with many years of musical
enjoyment and reliable service. However,
please take the time to read this guide
thoroughly before using the amplifier. It
explains how to install and connect it, and
suggests how to ensure that you always
enjoy its optimum performance.
U
NPACKING LIST
CD player
Remote control handset
AC power cord
Instruction manual
NOTE: We recommend that the supplied AC
power cord is replaced with a high quality Merlin
Cables power cord for best results.
Please be aware that this unit is not supplied with
interconnects and we recommend the use of the
Merlin series of interconnect cables.
I
NSTALLATION
I
NSTRUCTIONS
H
OW TO SITE AND CONNECT YOUR
T
HUNDER
CD P
LAYER
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE AND SAFE OPERATION
Please unpack your CD player carefully and position
it on a stable, level surface close to a mains socket.
Before attempting to connect it into your system
please read this manual carefully.
The Thunder will perform well placed on a coffee
table or bookshelf but if you wish to achieve the best
performance we suggest you place it on a specialist
hi-fi support. There are many suitable designs
available, which your dealer will be happy to advise
you about.
Position the CD player so that it will not be subjected
to high ambient temperatures: avoid sites where it
will be in direct sunlight or close to a central heating
radiator. For your own safety – and your CD player’s
Thunder User Manual
well-being – do not allow it to come into contact with
water. Keep it away from potted plants to avoid
those all-too-common watering accidents! To clean
the amplifier’s case disconnect it from the wall
socket and wipe it with a barely damp, lint-free cloth
or chamois leather. If you suspect that water has
entered the casework, return the amplifier to your
dealer so that he can examine it.
Once you have installed your CD player please
retain all packaging including the polythene bag
which is designed to protect the finish of the unit
whilst in transit. If you decide to upgrade or add a
Whirlwind power supply, the packaging will be
required to protect the Thunder and ensure it arrives
undamaged at the factory or your distributor.
S
AFETY
The Talk range of CD players contains Class 1 laser
optics. You must never remove the lid from a player
and look into the laser while it is operating: this could
damage your eyes.
E
LECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The Thunder comes with a ready assembled mains
lead and we suggest that you use this to connect it
to the mains supply. We strongly recommend that
you connect the lead directly to a wall socket and do
not use extension blocks, which degrade sound
quality. For the same reason we also advise against
“line filters” and “mains conditioners”. If your mains
supply is noisy or you have household appliances
that generate clicks and pops that can be heard
through your hi-fi system, have an electrician correct
the problem at its source. We do however
recommend the use of ‘Merlin Cables’ power chords
which do not interfere with the current flow and offer
a significant performance improvement
Should you need to replace the fuse in the mains
plug, please fit only the correct replacement types.
This is a standard 5A.
If, for any reason, you wish to replace the plug or
cable, please note that the lead must be connected
as follows.
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