HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
Please call us at (800) 225-9847
W
e
will promptly advise you of what action to take. W
e
may direct you
to an authorized Acoustic Research Service Center or ask you to send
your speaker to the factory for repair
. Y
ou will need to present the orig-
inal bill of sale to establish the date of purchase.
PLEASE DO NOT
SHIP YOUR ACOUSTIC RESEARCH PRODUCT FOR REPAIR WITH-
OUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN PROD-
UCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS, IT IS NOT A SERVICE LOCATION.
Y
ou are responsible for transporting your product for repair and for pay-
ment of any initial shipping charges. However, we will pay the return
shipping charges if the repairs are covered under warranty
.
I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N S
ATTENTION
:
Please read these instructions thoroughly before attempt-
ing to operate your AR Subwoofer. Be sure to save this
manual for future reference. Also save your bill of sale, as
it may be required for warranty service.
CAUTION:
Please ensure that the correct plug is used on your AC
outlet.
CLEANING - Unplug the AR subwoofer from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
ATTACHMENTS
- Do not place the AR Subwoofer on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product
may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the product. The ideal location for you
AR subwoofer is the floor
.
VENTILATION
- Slots and openings in the AR Subwoofer
are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation
and to protect it from overheating, these openings must
not be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa rug,
or other similar surface. The AR Subwoofer should not be
placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or Acoustic
Research’
s instructions have been adhered to.
POWER SOURCES
- The AR Subwoofer should be
operated only from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of power supply to
your home, consult your Acoustic Research dealer or local
power company
.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
- The AR Subwoofer
may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This
plug will fit into the power outlet only one way
. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug is still
unable to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION
- Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
Subwoofer
.
LIGHTNING
- For added protection for the AR Subwoofer
during a lightning storm, or when left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the AR Subwoofer due to a light-
ning and power-line surges.
OVERLOADING
- Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
- Never push objects of
any kind into this product through openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the AR Subwoofer
.
SERVICING
- Do not attempt to service the AR subwoofer
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified Acoustic Research service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
- Unplug the AR
sub
woofer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
A.
When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
B.
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the product.
C.
If the product has been exposed to rain or water
.
D.
If the product does not operate normally by follow-
ing the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore
the AR subwoofer to its normal operation.
E.
If the AR subwoofer has been dropped or damaged
in any way
.
F.
When the product exhibits a distinct change in a
performance - this indicates need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
- When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used replace-
ment parts specified by Acoustic Research or have the
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
SAFETY CHECK
- Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product is in
proper operating condition.
HEAT
- The AR subwoofer should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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