Ch 2 – Speck Electronics X.Sum User Manual
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Chapter 2
Installation & Setup
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Due to the high performance of the X.Sum, it is recommended that you use 
only the highest quality audio cable. A high quality cable by definition is a 
cable that provides good mechanical strength, high microphonic noise 
immunity, high frequency response, low crosstalk, and 100% shielding ability. 
All audio cable used with the X.Sum should be a 3 conductor foil shield type 
(2 inner conductors and a shield drain conductor). It is not recommended that 
the 2 conductor "off the shelf cables" be used.
All wire and cable interfaced to the X.Sum should be terminated with high 
quality connectors. A ¼" plug or XL connector should make a positive 
connection to its respective mating jack and provide adequate strain relief to 
its cable. All connectors should also have a metal shell to provide 100% 
shield for exposed conductors.
To clean the front panel, wipe the surface gently using a soft lint-free cloth to 
avoid scratching the panel or markings. Paper towels are not recommended. 
Commercially available window cleaner solutions may be used; however, the 
solution should be applied to the cloth and not the panel to avoid the seepage 
of liquid to the inside of the enclosure.
Do not use brushes or feather dusters to remove dust. This may cause dust to 
fall into the openings around the pushbutton switches.
Cleaning
