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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR
THE BACK PANEL OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
THERE ARE NO PARTS NEEDED BY USER
INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT. FOR SERVICE,
PLEASE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE
CENTERS.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock
and fire, do not expose this equipment
to moisture or rain.
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Dispose of this product should
notbeplacedinmunicipalwaste
and should be separate collection.
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12. MovethisEquipmentonlywithacart,
stand, tripod, or bracket,
specified by the
manufacturer, or
sold with the
Equipment. When
a cart is used, use
caution when
moving the cart /
equipment
combination to
avoid possible
injury from tip over. Permanent hearing loss may be caused by
exposure to \ extremely high noise levels.
The US. Government's Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) has
specified the permissible exposure to noise
level.
These are shown in the following chart:
HOURS X DAY EXAMPLE
According to OSHA, an exposure to high SPL in
excess of these limits may result in the loss of
heat. To avoid the potential damage of heat, it is
recommended that Personnel exposed to
equipment capable of generating high SPL use
hearing protection while such equipment is
under operation.
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0,25 or less SPL
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115 Small gig
train
Subway train
High level desktop monitorsClassic music concert
Rock concert
This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to the
presence of un insulated and dangerous voltages
within the product enclosure. These are voltages that
may be sufficient to constitute the risk of electric
shock or death.
This symbol, wherever used, alerts you toimportant operating and maintenance instructions.
Please read.
Protective Ground TerminalAC mains (Alternating Current)Hazardous Live Terminal
ON: Denotes the product is turned on.
OFF: Denotes the product is turned off.
The apparatus shall be connected to a mains
socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.
The mains plug or an appliance coupler is used
as the disconnect device, the disconnect device
shall remain readily operable.
CAUTION
Describes precautions that should be observed to
prevent damage to the product.
Read this Manual carefully before operation.
Keep this Manual in a safe place.
Be aware of all warnings reported
with this symbol.
Keep this Equipment away from water and
moisture.
Clean it only with dry cloth. Do not use
solvent or other chemicals.
Do not damp or cover any cooling opening.
Install the equipment only in accordance with
the Manufacturer's instructions.
Power Cords are designed for your safety. Do
not remove Ground connections! If the plug
does not fit your AC outlet, seek advice from
a qualified electrician. Protect the power
cord and plug from any physical stress to
avoid risk of electric shock. Do not place
heavy objects on the power cord. This could
cause electric shock or fire.
Unplug this equipment when unused for long
periods of time or during a storm.
Refer all service to qualified service personnel
only. Do not perform any servicing other than
those instructions contained within the
User's Manual.
To prevent fire and damage to the product,
use only the recommended fuse type as
indicated in this manual. Do not short circuit
the fuse holder. Before replacing the fuse,
make sure that the product is OFF and
disconnected from the AC outlet.
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IN THIS MANUAL:
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................\
..................... 1
2. PHILOSOPHY ........................................................................\
........................ 2
3. INSTALLATION ........................................................................\
...................... 3
4. PANEL CONTROLS ........................................................................\
.................5
5. HOOKUP EXAMPLES ........................................................................\
..............7
6. WALL MOUNTING ........................................................................\
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7. APPENDIX ........................................................................\
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8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION....................................................................\
.........11
9. WARRANTY ........................................................................\
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchasing of the ALTO M Series compact Studio Monitors.
The increasing number of home studios and small audio / video production has
created a large demand for compact monitors with excellent performance and
affordable price. With the M Series Monitors we have addressed these needs.
Available in different formats and configurations the M Series also come with a
2-channel amplifier built-in and electronic Xover. Made of durable high-tech Italian
designed injected polypropylene, they are almost indestructible and, in they
passive version they are also advised for outdoors use given the fact that also
the speakers are waterproof. We have also included in the design top, side and
bottom groove for easy hanging on the wall of the M Series Monitors through
optional bracket.M series Monitor
Enjoy your and make sure to read this Manual carefully before
operation!
