Sonance SONAMP 2120 TMKII Instruction Manual

SONAMP 2120T MKII HIGH-CURRENT AMPLIFIER
Congratulations on your purchase of this precision audio component and
thank you for your selection of Sonance®. Your Sonamp has been designed
with the latest technology to become the heart of the finest home theater and
music systems. Its high power output is matched by enormous current
capacity to drive multiple pairs of high-quality speakers. A robust toroidal
transformer provides reserve power. An ultra-fast discrete class AB output
stage assures flawless audio reproduction. There's even a ground-lift switch to
combat hum in rack-mount installations. You have made an excellent choice.
The Sonamp 2120T MKII is ETL listed.
Please take a few moments now to read these instructions thoroughly so you
may fully understand the sophisticated capabilities of your new power amplifier.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before the amplifier is operated.
2. Retain instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings — Adhere to all warnings and precautions listed on the
amplifier and in the operating instructions.
4. Follow instructions — Follow all operating instructions.
5. Water and Moisture — The amplifier should never be used next to water —
for example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Carts and Stands — The amplifier should be used only with a cart or stand
that is recommended by the manufacturer.
• An amplifier and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the amplifier and
cart combination to overturn.
7. Caution — To prevent electric shock, do not use the amplifier's polarized
plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlets unless the blades
can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
8. Ventilation —The amplifier should be situated so that its location does not
interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the amplifier should not
be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may impede the flow
of air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat — The amplifier should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including other
amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power sources — The amplifier should be connected to a power supply
only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on
the amplifier.
11. Grounding or Polarization — Precautions should be taken so that the
grounding or polarization means of the amplifier are not defeated.
12. 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 amplifier.
13. Cleaning — The amplifier should be cleaned only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
14. Non-Use Periods — The power cord of the amplifier should be unplugged
from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
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15. Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that objects do not fall
and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through the openings.
16. Damage Requiring Service — The amplifier should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
a. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged
b. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the amplifier
c. The amplifier has been exposed to rain
d. The amplifier does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance
e. The amplifier has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged
17. Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the amplifier beyond
that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be
referred to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO AUTHORIZED
SERVICE PERSONNEL
The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a 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 maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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