Operating Tips - Opera Audio M10S Manual

removing. This will minimize the chance of breaking the glue between the socket
and the glass.
4. Connect Signal Cables
Connect the input source to the amplifier's right and left channel RCA jacks. Refer
to rear chassis drawing for connection location. These jacks are labeled with
colored washers: red for right and black for left.
5. Connect Speaker Cables
Connect the speaker cables. Refer to rear chassis drawing for speaker connector
location. Be sure the positive speaker lead is connected to the plus symbol on the
speaker connector (In this case, red to red, black to black) Note: NEVER switch
on the amplifier unless a speaker is connected to both output terminals. Operation
of the amplifier without a load may damage the output transformers.

Operating Tips

A. Power cord, plugs and sockets
The power cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be stepped on or
pinched by items placed upon or against it. All the plugs and sockets supplied with
your Consonance equipment have been chosen because they mark the best
possible connection for their purpose. A poor contact will degrade the signal
substantially, plugs and sockets should look clean and free from corrosion. The
easiest way to clean them is to switch off the equipment, pull the plugs out of their
sockets, and push them back in again. Special contact cleaners and contact
enhancers should not be used as they tend to deposit a film, which is very difficult
to remove and may degrade the sound.
B. Switching on and off
Source components and power supplies for CD players, tuners, preamplifiers and
crossovers should be switched on before switching on the amplifier(s). Always
switch the amplifier(s) off and wait about 5 minute for its power supply capacitors
to discharge before connecting or disconnecting any leads. Always use the power
switch on the equipment instead of the mains outlet switch.
C. Running in
Your Consonance equipment will take a considerable time to run-in before it
performs at its best. The duration varies, but under some conditions you will find
that the sound continues to improve for as much as five weeks. Better and more
consistent performance will be achieved if the system is left switched on for long
periods. However, please take note that all electronic equipment can be damaged
by lightning and should not be left on for long periods unattended.
D. Power supply
Where fused plugs are used various amp fuses should be fitted. Fuses of a lower
rating will fail after a period of use. A hi-fi system usually shares a main circuit with
other household equipment some of which can cause distortion of the mains
waveform. In some Consonance equipments such distortion can lead to a
mechanical hum from the transformers. The hum is not transmitted through the
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