Portico II Master Buss Processor Operations Manual Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 20. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 2. Keep these instructions. limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. 3. Heed all warnings. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 4. Follow all instructions. harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no manufacturer’s instructions. guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. more of the following measures: A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the • Increase the separation between the equipment and the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for receiver. replacement of the obsolete outlet. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at that to which the receiver is connected. plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician f or apparatus. help. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Rupert Neve Designs LLC, could void the user's authority to 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or PORTABLE CART table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with WARNING operate the equipment under FCC rules. the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 21. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is when moving the cart/apparatus combination to applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as avoid injury from tip-over. set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or of Communications. when unused for long periods of time. ATTENTION — Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or communications du Canada. moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 22. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing 15. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced object filled with liquids, such as vases or beer glasses, shall be placed hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to on the apparatus. sufficiently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s 16. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified risk of fire or electric shock. the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart. 17. This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction and must According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially connection (the third grounding prong). dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended 18. This apparatus has been equipped with a rocker-style AC mains power that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high switch. This switch is located on the rear panel and should remain sound pressure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment readily accessible to the user. is in operation. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent 19. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth device, so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. here: CAUTION AVIS Duration, Sound Level Typical Example RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN per day in dBA, Slow RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR Response CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) hours NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. 8 90 Duo in small club AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER. CONFIER L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE. 6 92 AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE 4 95 Subway Train The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is 3 97 intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude 2 100 Typical music via head phones to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral 1.5 102 est utilisé pour alerter l'utilisateur de la présence à l'intérieur du coffret de "voltage dangereux" non isolé d'ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque 1 105 Siren at 10 m distance d'éléctrocution. 0.5 110 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) 115 Loudest parts at a rock concert instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 0.25 or less Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est employé pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d'instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil. WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. 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