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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS –
READ CAREFULLY!
Caution: To prevent the risk of electrical shock, match wide blades of plug to
wide slot, fully insert.
Read Instructions: All safety and operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
Retain instructions: Safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product & operation instructions should be
adhered to.
Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should
be followed.
Cleaning: Unplug the product from the wall before cleaning. Do not use aerosol
or liquid cleaners, just a damp cloth.
Attachments: Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Water and moisture: Do not use this product near water.
Ventilation: Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation and protect it from overheating so they must not be blocked or
covered by placing the product on a bed, sofa or other similar surface. This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been
adhered to.
Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply in your home, call your local power company.
Grounding or Polarization: This product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug. This plug will fit the power outlet in only one way as
a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug, try reversing it. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
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 product.
Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in
a risk of electrical shock.
Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that can
result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as openings or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer
all servicing to qualified personnel.
Heat: This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Non-Use Periods: The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the
outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
Damage Requiring Service: The product should be serviced by qualified personnel
when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance; or
C. The product has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. Product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
F. If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of
MIRAGE
®
speakers! Proprietary
technology and high quality manufacturing will allow you to enjoy the
most natural and accurate music reproduction for many years. The
advice offered in this manual is aimed at helping you maximize and
maintain peak performance, and therefore, your listening satisfaction.
Please take the time to read all of the instructions contained in this
manual to make certain your system is properly installed and
functioning correctly.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
We strongly advise that you resist the temptation to play the MIRAGE
®
speakers to their full capabilities or experiment with critical placement
and listening until they have been properly broken in. This process
should last approximately 50 hours. This can be easily be done by
putting your compact disc player on Repeat mode, while playing a CD
with a wide dynamic range at normal listening levels.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
MIRAGE
®
loudspeakers and subwoofers are designed and
manufactured by Audio Products International Corp., known
throughout the industry as “API”. A Canadian company founded in
1973, API is one of the world’s largest speaker manufacturers,
supplying products to over sixty countries internationally. The renowned
MIRAGE
®
research team advances its speaker development through
the use of computer-based design techniques combined with multiple
listening rooms and anechoic chambers.
MIRAGE
®
is manufactured in
a modern 165,000 square foot facility located in Toronto, Canada. A
dedicated team of engineering, marketing, and manufacturing people
creates the finest speakers in the world for your ultimate music or
home theater listening pleasure.
CABINET CARE
Great care and craftsmanship has gone into the construction and finish
of the cabinet. Periodically use a soft, dry cloth to remove dust or
fingerprints. Do not use paper towels or other abrasive materials as it
may damage the finish.
NOTE: Please retain the carton and packing material for your
MIRAGE
®
products, to protect them in the event of a move or if
they need to be shipped to a service center. Product received
damaged by a service center that has been shipped by the end
user in other than the original packaging will be repaired,
refurbished and properly packaged for return shipment, at the
end user's expense.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol. Within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the products
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.