DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS This document contains general safety, installation, and operation instructions for the Wisdom Audio SA-3 Amplifier. It is important to read this document before attempting to use this product. Pay particular attention to: WARNING: Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or death.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help SA-3 WISDOMAUDIO.COM...
Important Safety Instructions Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your Wisdom Audio equipment. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this equipment near water. Clean only with a dry cloth.
SA-3, so all cables have sufficient room to bend without crimping or undue strain. If possible, the SA-3 should also be placed in such a way that the power switch on the rear panel is easily accessible. This switch disconnects power from the unit completely, resulting in effective disconnection of the SA-3 from the AC mains.
NOTE: The AC receptacle employs a 20-amp IEC-standard socket (not the more common 15-amp IEC socket). The operating voltage of the SA-3 may not be changed by the user. Your amplifier has been preset at the factory for the voltage of the country for which it was built. If you move to a country with a different AC mains voltage, please contact your local Wisdom Audio distributor or Wisdom Audio for assistance.
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SA-3, which will in turn toggle the unit between operate and standby. The international symbol for power is inscribed in this location to designate its purpose.
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Turn the amplifier back on and check the status indicator. If it is still blinking, there is likely an internal problem within the SA-3. Please contact your local Wisdom Audio dealer or Wisdom Audio’s Technical Service department for assistance.
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Never connect the output terminals of one amplifier to the output terminals of another amplifier. Each channel of the SA-3 system amplifier has a single, patented Cardas speaker terminal for making the speaker wire connections. This system uses a single large knob to tighten down on both positive + and negative –...
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The 12v Trigger Output jack is driven to a “high” state of 12 volts a few seconds after the SA-3 is turned on and can source as much as 100 mA of current at 12 volts. This signal may be used in turn to control other components, such as additional Wisdom Audio SA-series amplifiers.
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IEC receptacle means that you may easily substitute another high-quality AC mains cord if you wish Note: Due to the high current nature of the SA-3, it uses a 20-ampere IEC receptacle and cord, rather than the more common 15-ampere version, and it will not accept a 15-ampere cord.
(as for example, during an electrical storm). Care & Maintenance To remove dust from the cabinet of your SA-3, use a feather duster or a lint-free soft cloth. To remove dirt and fingerprints, we recommend isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth.
If your Wisdom Audio amplifier must be serviced, please contact your dealer. Your dealer will then decide whether the problem can be remedied locally, or whether to contact Wisdom Audio for further service information or parts, or to obtain a Return Authorization. The Wisdom Audio Service Department works closely with your dealer to solve your service needs expediently.
If the packaging to protect the unit is, in our opinion or that of our dealer, inadequate to protect the unit, we reserve the right to repackage it for return shipment at the owner’s expense. Neither Wisdom Audio nor your dealer can be responsible for shipping damage due to improper (that is, non-original) packaging.
For more information, see your Wisdom Audio dealer or contact: Wisdom Audio 1572 College Parkway, Suite 164 Carson City, NV 89706 wisdomaudio.com information@wisdomaudio.com (775) 887-8850 SA-3 Dimensions SA-3 WISDOMAUDIO.COM...
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