Verity Audio Fidelio - Manual (Page 3)

Fidelio Encore Owner’s Manual
R.4.0 January 2005
VERITY AUDIO PAGE 3
Safety Instructions
In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the
Verity Audio Fidelio and all its accessories.
1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the product is operated;
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference;
3. Head Warnings — All warnings on the product and in
the owner's manual should be followed;
4. Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance
instructions should be followed;
5. Cleaning — Unplug this product from your power
amplifier before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. The product should be cleaned only as
recommended in this manual;
6. Accessories — Do not use accessories not
recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous;
7. Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric shock — Do
not use this product near water or in rainy / moist
situations;
8. Placing or moving — Do not place on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall
causing serious injuries, and serious damage to the
product. A product with cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the product cart combination
to overturn;
9. Power amplifier — Hazard of electric shock — Do not
manipulate, move, clean or disconnect your product while
your power amplifier is turned on;
10. Spikes — The underneath product spikes assure a tight
coupling with the floor. They are razor-sharp and must be
manipulated with extreme care. Do not move the product
while the product spikes are installed. The product spikes
should be removed before moving the product;
11. Moving when Packed — The product comes packed
in two double cardboard boxes. These boxes are heavy
and cannot be carried by a single person. Attempting to
move a transportation box alone could cause serious
injuries;
12. Input power — To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not allow an input power over 250 watts RMS
(44.7 volts) to the product;
13. Unpacking and Packing Instructions — The product
should be unpacked and / or packed only as indicated in
this manual;
14. Ancillary equipment — Do not connect or play the
product before making certain that the associated
equipment is in good condition;
15. Object and Liquid Entry — Never push object 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. Be careful not to spill
liquid of any kind onto or into the product;
16. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product
yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel;
17. Damage Requiring Service — Turn off your power
amplifier(s) and disconnect all cables from this product,
and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
a.
When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance. This indicates the need for service;
b. If any liquid has been spilled into, 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 even if you
follow the operating instructions. Connect only your
product as recommended in your owner's manual.
Improper connections may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to its normal
operation;
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has
been damaged.
18. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts that are specified by Verity Audio.
Unauthorized substitution may result in fire, electric shock
or other hazards;
19. 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
safe operating order.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture.
Your product is a passive device. Risk
of electric shock is only possible when
it is hooked up to a power amplifier.