1. Do not spill any liquids on the equipment and do not drop any objects through the
ventilation slots in the equipment.
2. The equipment may be used in dry rooms only.
3. The equipment may be opened, serviced, and repaired by authorized personnel
only. The equipment contains no user-serviceable parts.
4. Before connecting the equipment to power, check that the primary voltage stated
on your power supply is identical to the AC mains voltage available where you will
use the equipment.
5. Operate the equipment with a DC power supply with an output voltage of 12
VDC/1.4 A or the PSU 4000 central power supply from AKG. Using a power sup-
ply with a different output voltage may cause serious damage to the unit.
6. If any solid object or liquid penetrates into the equipment, shut down the sound
system immediately. Disconnect the equipment from the power outlet immedi-
ately and have the equipment checked by AKG service personnel.
7. If you will not use the equipment for a long period of time, disconnect the equip-
ment from the power outlet. Please note that the equipment will not be fully iso-
lated from power when you set the power switch to OFF.
8. Do not place the equipment near heat sources such as radiators, heating ducts,
or amplifiers, etc. and do not expose it to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mois-
ture, rain, mechanical vibrations, or shock.
9. To avoid damage due to overheating, make sure never to cover or block the ven-
tilation louvers on the equipment front panel.
10. To avoid hum or interference, route all cables away from power lines of any type.
If you use cable ducts, be sure to use separate ducts for the audio lines.
11. Clean the equipment with a moistened (not wet) cloth only. Be sure to disconnect
the AC adapter from the power outlet before cleaning the equipment! Never use
caustic or scouring cleaners or cleaning agents containing alcohol or solvents
since these may damage the enamel and plastic parts.
12. Use the equipment for the applications described in this manual only. AKG can-
not accept any liability for damages resulting from improper handling or misuse.
1. The AC adapter will draw a small amount of current even when the equipment is
switched off. To save energy, disconnect the AC adapter from the power outlet if
you will leave the equipment unused for a long period of time.
2. When scrapping the equipment, separate the case, circuit boards, and cables,
and dispose of all components in accordance with local waste disposal rules.
3. The packaging of the equipment is recyclabe. Dispose of the packaging in an ap-
propriate container provided by the local waste collection/recycling entity and
observe all local legislation relating to waste disposal and recycling.
AKG SPC 4
1 Safety and Environment
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1.1 Safety
1.2 Environment
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