Acoustic Research ARPR1212 Owner's Manual

This warranty is void if the serial number has been removed or
defaced.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. Y ou may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limi-
tations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above may not
apply to you.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
Please call us at (800) 225-9847
We will promptly advise you of what action to take. W e may direct you
to an authorized Acoustic Research Service Center or ask you to send
your speaker to the factory for repair. You will need to present the orig-
inal bill of sale to establish the date of purchase. PLEASE DO NOT
SHIP YOUR ACOUSTIC RESEARCH PRODUCT FOR REPAIR
WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN
PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS, IT IS NOT A SERVICE
LOCATION. You are responsible for transporting your product for
repair and for payment of any initial shipping charges. However , we
will pay the return shipping charges if the repairs are covered under
warranty.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ATTENTION:
Please read these instructions thoroughly before
attempting to operate your AR Subwoofer. Be sure to
save this manual for future reference. Also save your bill
of sale, as it may be required for warranty service.
CAUTION:
Please ensure that the correct plug is used on your AC
outlet.
CLEANING - Unplug the AR subwoofer from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
ATTACHMENTS - Do not place the AR Subwoofer on
an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the product. The ideal
location for your subwoofer is on the floor.
VENTILATION - Slots and openings in the AR
Subwoofer are provided for ventilation, to ensure reli-
able operation and to protect it from overheating, these
openings must not be blocked by placing the product on
a bed, sofa rug, or other similar surface. The AR
Subwoofer should not be placed in a built in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or Acoustic Research' s instructions have been
adhered to.
POWER SOURCES - The AR Subwoofer should be
operated only from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of power sup-
ply to your home, consult your Acoustic Research dealer
or local power company.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION - The AR Subwoofer
may be equipped with a polarized alternating-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
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plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the
plug is still unable to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet.
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, conven-
ience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
Subwoofer.
LIGHTNING - For added protection for the AR
Subwoofer during a lightning storm, or when left unat-
tended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the AR Subwoofer
due to a lightning and power-line surges.
OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets, exten-
sion cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this
can result in a risk of fire or electric 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
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the AR Subwoofer.
SERVICING - Do not attempt to service the AR sub-
woofer yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer
all servicing to qualified Acoustic Research service per-
sonnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug the AR
subwoofer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to quali-
fied service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate normally by follow-
ing the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the AR subwoofer to its normal operation.
E. If the AR subwoofer has been dropped or damaged
in any way.
F. When the product exhibits a distinct change in a
performance - this indicates need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by Acoustic Research or
have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
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.
HEAT - The AR subwoofer should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.