User manual AUDIO ANALOGUE MAESTRO STEREO LINE PREAMP REV1.3A

[. . . ] Not respecting the instructions contained in this manual will invalidate the terms and conditions of the guarantee. NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE ATTENTION: before starting any operation, use or maintenance of the equipment it is strictly necessary to understand the following manual. To avoid any accidents or hazards it is necessary to follow the following regulations. Activate the equipment only prior checking if the installation has been properly made, and if it is related to the instructions contained in this manual. [. . . ] When the button is released, it regains its standard function while the available source is still shown on the display. This button allows activating the mono out, to select input bypass when the unit is in stand-by mode and to tune volume balance. you may modify set-up parameters by rotating the multifunctional selector. To exit set-up mode, press this button until the preamplifier functioning status is shown on the display. When mute is activated, volume level is reduced to background level and "Mute" signal is shown. When Maestro Line preamplifier is in standby mode, the display is turned off and the led lights blue. The led lights blue when the unit is in stand-by mode and the display is turned off. If one of the items listed above is missing, please contact your Audio Analogue retailer. After extracting the smallest items from the package, pull out the unit carefully. Where to place Maestro Line Preamplifier Maestro Line Preamplifier is a complex unit that may generate heat. In particular, you should leave at least 5cm around and above the unit and avoid placing it close to heat sources (radiators, heaters, amplifiers, television sets). Plugging and connecting Maestro Line Preamplifier First of all, you have to link the two sections of the unit using the three provided connectors. Before connecting Maestro Line Preamplifier to the sound source and to the amplifier, please be sure that all the units are unplugged from wall outlets. connect the sources to the Maestro Line Preamplifier inputs you want to use. Please use only high-quality cords with gold/rhodium-plated connectors. connect Maestro Line preamplifier pre outputs to the amplifier inputs. At last, plug the power cord into the Maestro Line Preamplifier inlet and into the wall outlet. Powering up Maestro Line Preamplifier When Maestro Line Preamplifier is plugged into a power outlet, the unit automatically turns on in Stand-by mode and a presentation message is shown on the display. This is intended to prevent the unit to suddenly turn on after power interruption. When the "STANDBY" button on the front panel or the "STBY" button on the remote controller is pressed, Maestro Line Preamplifier turns on and a presentation message is shown on the display. If nothing happens, please refer to the troubleshooting section of the present manual. Even if it is preferable to turn the unit off unplugging it from the outlet when unused for long periods of time or during lightning and electric storms, it is possible to leave it plugged when using it daily. [. . . ] If your used electrical or elctronic equipment has batteries or accumulator, please dispose of these separately before and according to local requirements. By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling. In other countries outside the EU If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal. For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even if you don't purchase a new product. [. . . ]