Table Of Contents - Alesis MK2 Owner Reference Manual

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trouble-free use, please read this user's manual carefully. We value any
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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ......................................... 2
Safety symbols used in this product...................................................................2
Please follow these precautions when using this product: .............................2
About the Monitor One ................................................. 5
About near-field monitoring...............................................................................7
Installation ................................................................... 9
Speaker placement................................................................................................9
Avoid reflections .......................................................................................9
The listening triangle ..............................................................................11
Symmetry.................................................................................................12
Connecting your speakers to an amplifier......................................................14
Power and Protection.........................................................................................16
What size power amp should you use?...............................................16
Should I install a fuse? ............................................................................16
Specifications and Service ........................................... 17
Specifications........................................................................................................17
Architectural and Engineer's Specifications.....................................................19
Maintenance/Repair information.....................................................................20
Cleaning....................................................................................................20
Service.......................................................................................................20
Alesis Limited Warranty.............................................. 21
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