Garage1217 Project Solstice User Manual

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Solstice
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USER MANUAL – FEBRUARY 5 2015
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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL TO COMPLETION. SPECIAL SETTINGS SUCH AS THE OHV JUMPER
CAN DAMAGE A TUBE IF SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR ITS USE ARE NOT FOLLOWED
WARNING:
Although Project Solstice runs at a generally safe 24VDC, Injury from improper assembly is quite possible. The main danger
comes from installing the polarized capacitors backwards as they can only be installed in one direction much like a battery
(more detail on capacitor installation comes later in this manual) If a capacitor is installed backwards, it may burst resulting
in burns or eye injury. If you are not experienced in electronics or electronic kit assembly, it would be wise to have an
experienced electronics person review your work before powering the unit on. Upon first power up, wear eye
protection and be wary of any burning smells or electrical noises such as loud pops or buzzes
If using low impedance headphones with power ratings of 300mW or lower, there is a chance you could blow out the drivers
if left playing at high levels – unattended. At high power levels an SPL of over 120dB may be reached in efficient
headphones which is harmful to your hearing. Project Solstice is a very high powered headphone amplifier – use caution
and common sense. High output headphone amplifiers like Solstice are designed to power very demanding headphones or
provide all the headroom you could want with more efficient designs, not to see if you can get your jawbone to rattle.
GARAGE1217.COM IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR INJURY, PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE AS THE RESULT OF ASSEMBLY OR USE OF THIS "DO IT YOURSELF" KIT. SOLSTICE IS
CONSIDERED A HOBBY LEVEL PRODUCT. IT CONTAINS NO ELECTRICAL CERTIFICATIONS AND IS NOT ADVERTISED AS SUCH. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.