TM XLS DriveCore 2 Series Operation Manual XLS 1002 XLS 1502 XLS 2002 XLS 2502 Product Registration: Register your new product at XLS DriveCore 2 Series Power Amplifiers Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. WATCH FOR THESE SYMBOLS: 2. Keep these instructions. The lightning bolt triangle is used to alert the user to the risk of electric shock. 3. Heed all warnings. The exclamation point triangle is used to alert the user to important 4. Follow all instructions. operating or maintenance instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. IMPORTANT 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type XLS Series amplifiers require Class 2 output wiring. plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the MAGNETIC FIELD provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for CAUTION Do not locate sensitive high-gain equipment such as replacement of the obsolete outlet. preamplifiers or tape decks directly above or below the unit. Because this 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly amplifier has a high power density, it has a strong magnetic field which can at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from induce hum into unshielded devices that are located nearby. The field is the apparatus. strongest just above and below the unit. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. If an equipment rack is used, we recommend locating the amplifier(s) in the bottom of the rack and the preamplifier or other sensitive equipment at 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the the top. manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject long periods of time. to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, 14. Refer all ser vicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required including interference that may cause undesired operation. when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. operate the equipment. 15. Use the mains plug to disconnect the apparatus from the mains. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC 16. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 17. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may VASES, ARE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT. cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 18. THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPL Y CORD SHALL REMAIN If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television READILY OPERABLE. reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE TOP OR BOTTOM on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO more of the following measures: QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE. THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE. to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Operation Manual page 2