Breaking In; Care And Cleaning - Viola Systems FORTE MONO Owner's Manual

Allow the system to stabilize for 2 minutes, and then put a CD into the player and
press play.
If the wall outlet you are using for the Forte is switchable, switch it on now.
Press the power switch on the Forte's front panel. When the unit starts, this will glow
green.
Allow the unit to stabilize for 2 minutes, and then slowly increase the volume on the
pre-amplifier to a comfortable level. The unit is now ready for use.
If you experience any problems, please refer to the trouble shooting section of this
manual.

BREAKING IN

Although the VIOLA Forte power amplifier will deliver outstanding performance
straight out of the box, you may expect to hear it continue to improve as it reaches
its normal operating temperature and its various components "break-in." It has been
our experience that the greatest changes occur within the first 25-50 hours. The
amplifier will continue to improve in sound quality for about 300 hours from the start
of use.
The only exception to this rule is if the unit is switched off, allowing it to cool down.
In this case, a brief warm-up period will be required before the amplifier's sound
quality reaches its best. It is not necessary to repeat the initial 300 hour break-in.

CARE AND CLEANING

Caution!
• ALWAYS switch the amplifier off and disconnect it from the
mains supply before attempting to clean it.
• NEVER apply cleaning products directly to the amplifier as they
may enter the unit and cause damage.
• NEVER use any of the following cleaning products as they may
damage the finish:
In most cases wiping the unit with a slightly damp soft cloth will give
satisfactory results.
vinegar, applied with a soft cloth may also be used.
about the suitably of a cleaner, first try it out on a part of the unit that is less
visible, such as the rear panel.
Viola Forte Manual Rev 2
• Wax polish
• Spirit or alcohol based cleaners
• Corrosive or abrasive cleaners
Non-abrasive glass cleaners containing ammonia or
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