OPERATION MANUAL MODEL : CSP3 - CLASSIC STEREO PREAMP
REV 1 MAR 2018
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS!
PLEASE READ THESE BEFORE
OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.
1.
Read and Follow these instructions.
2.
Do not plug your preamplifier in or
attempt to turn it on until you have
read and followed the steps in this
complete manual.
3.
Never leave this preamplifier
powered ON while unattended or at
night when sleeping.
4.
Do not use this preamplifier near
water or in damp locations.
5.
Do not place this preamplifier near
any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or directly
above other amplifiers that produce
heat.
6.
Do not defeat the safety of the
three-prong power cord by
attempting to lift the ground. If
you only have two-prong outlets in
your home, have a licensed
electrician install a grounded outlet
near the preamplifier.
7.
Protect the removable power cord
from being walked on or pinched at
either end.
8.
Do not attempt to move this
preamplifier until after it has been
turned off and cooled down to
room temperature.
9.
Unplug the preamplifier during
lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
10.
Refer all service to Decware or a
Decware authorized service tech.
Do not attempt to fix internal
problems. There are no user
serviceable parts inside.
11.
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGES
PRESENT - This preamplifier stores
up to 500 volts in the capacitors.
Do not open the amplifier under
any conditions.
12.
Never touch a vacuum tube while it
is operating. Some can reach
temperatures near 400 degrees F.
13.
ALWAYS place preamplifier on a
solid sturdy clean and level surface
that can support its weight.
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lightning flash with arrowhead, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of unin-
stalled “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of risk
of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appli-
ance.
AVIS
RISQUÉ DE CHOC ELECTRIC-NE PASOUVRIR.
WARNING- TO REDUCE RISK
OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
To prevent the risk of electrical shock, do not remove
cover or bottom. No user serviceable parts inside.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS!
PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE
OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with a dry cloth.
7 Do not set things on top of apparatus.
8 Install in accordance with manufactur-
ers instructions.
9 Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
10 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A po-
larized plug has to blades with one
wider then the other. A grounding type
plug has to blades and a third ground-
ing prong. The wide blade or the third
grounding prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electri-
cian for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
11 Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched particularly at plugs, conve-
nience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
12 Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
13 Do not attempt to move this apparatus until
after it has been turned of and cooled down
to room temperature.
14 Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
15 Refer all servicing ot qualified service per-
sonnel. Servicing is required when the ap-
paratus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not oper-
ate normally, or has been dropped.
16 Do not expose this equipment to dripping or
splashing and ensure that no objects filled
with liquid, such as vases, are placed on or
near the equipment.
17 To completely disconnect this equipment
from the A.C. mains, disconnect the power
supply cord from the A.C. receptacle.
18 The mains plug of the power supply cord
shall remain readily operable.
19 Never touch a vacuum tube while it is oper-
ating. Some can reach temperatures of al-
most 400 degrees F.
20 Turn apparatus off when not in use.
