ETI Sound Systems, INC US-1200 Manuel D’Utilisation

THE BEAUTY OF POWER

1. REAd INSTRuCTIONS – All the safety and 

operating instructions should be read before this 

product is operated.

2. RETAIN INSTRuCTIONS – The safety and 

operating instructions should be retained for future 

reference.

3. HEEd WARNINgS – All warnings on the  

amplifier and in the operating instructions should 

be adhered to.

4. FOLLOW INSTRuCTIONS – All operating and 

use instructions should be followed.

5. WATER ANd MOISTuRE – The amplifier should 

not be used near water - for example, a bathtub, 

washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, or 

near a swimming pool, and the like.

6. CARTS ANd STANdS – The amplifier should 

be moved with a sturdy cart. An amplifier and cart 

combination should be moved 

with care. Quick stops, excessive 

force, and uneven surfaces may 

cause the amplifier and cart 

combination to overturn. 

 

7. INSTALLATION – Install in accordance with the 

manufacturer’s instructions and local codes.

8. HEAT – The amplifier should be situated away  

from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 

stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.

9. POWER SOuRCES – This product should be 

operated only from the type of power source indicated 

on the rating label. If you are not sure of the type 

of power supply to your home, consult your product 

dealer or local power company.

10. gROuNdINg OR POLARIzATION – This 

product may be equipped with a polarized alternation-

current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than 

the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only 

one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to 

insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the 

plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your 

electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not 

defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

11. 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 the cord in cor-

respondence of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the 

point where they exit from the amplifier.

12. CLEANINg – The amplifier should be cleaned 

only as recommended by the manufacturer. Clean by 

wiping with a cloth slightly damp with water. Avoid 

getting water inside the amplifier.

13. NON-uSE PERIOdS – The power cord of the 

amplifier should be unplugged from the outlet when 

left unused for a long period of time.

14. OBjECT ANd LIquId ENTRY – Care should 

be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not 

spilled into the amplifier through openings.

15. dAMAgE REquIRINg SERvICE – The  

amplifier should be serviced by qualified service 

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 amplifier; or

 

C. The amplifier has been exposed to rain; or 

 

d. The amplifier does not appear to operate  

  normally or exhibits a marked change in 

  performance; or

 

E. The amplifier has been dropped, or the chassis  

  damaged.

16. SERvICINg – The user should not attempt any 

service to the amplifier beyond that described in the 

operating instructions. All other servicing should be 

referred to qualified service personnel.

17. vENTILATION – Slots and openings in the 

amplifier are provided for ventilation and to ensure 

reliable operation of the product and to protect it from 

overheating, and these openings must not be blocked 

or covered. The openings should never be blocked 

by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other 

similar surface. This product should not be placed in a 

built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless 

proper ventilation as per the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions have been adhered to.

18. gROuNdINg – Always maintain reliable 

grounding of the rack and all equipment installed in 

the rack.

19. POWER – The power switch in your amplifier is 

not all-pole AC switch. You must physically disconnect 

AC power cord from either amplifier or AC outlet to 

fully disconnect it from AC mains. Make sure you have 

access to the power cord if you need to disconnect it in 

case of emergency.

20. LIgHTNINg – For added protection for this 

product during a lightning storm, or when it is left 

unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug 

it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the 

product due to lightning and power-line surges.

21. REPLACEMENT PARTS – When replacement 

parts are required, be sure the service technician has 

used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer 

or have the same characteristics as the original part. 

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric 

shock, or other hazards.

22. 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 proper operating condition.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not 

remove any cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer 

servicing to qualified service personnel only.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the use to the 

presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient  

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important 

operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this appliance.

To prevent electric shock, do not use a polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades 

can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.