Important Notes - QUAD 77 Instruction Book

IMPORTANT NOTES
Pfease note that the77 integrated amplifier ls microprocessor
contro[ed and a fuil system operatilrg cheek is carried
out
when it is first switched on byilp mah power switch.
Because of this some types of brbl porer failure, or if
it is
switched off and ol v?ry quickty, rnay carse it to lock-up
(controls don't function) - shoura nis 6cc"tren just
swiich
off and after a short delay (a few seconCs) sritcd on again.
It is always good practice to switch off equipnnnt before
connecting or disconnecting signar reads. This wiil pTevent
unpleasant and loud noises coming from the loudspeakers
and avoid the risk of damage to equiprrent
This equipment is doubre insurated and does not need a
safety earth. lt is important though that any equipment
connected to it is earthed according to the manufaa'rers
instructions. This becomes more important as the number
of units which are connected together incrcases.
Quad high fidelity equipment is designed to reploduce
music at realistic revers, but there is a-wodd of difference
between the sound levels produced by a s:tring quartet
and a heavy metalgroup.
Please be aware that very high sound pressrure levels can
cause permanent hearing damage, but such levels
would also cause severe annoyance to neighbours.
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