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Legal Notices
Fractal Audio Systems FC-6 & FC-12 Owner’s Manual. Contents Copyright © 2018. All Rights Reserved.
With the exception of one hard copy for personal use, no part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the express
written permission of Fractal Audio Systems.
Fractal Audio, the Fractal Audio Systems logo, Axe-Fx, Humbuster, UltraRes, FASLINK are trademarks of Fractal Audio Systems.
Manufacturer names and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners,
which are in no way associated with or afliated with Fractal Audio Systems, LLC. The names are used only to illustrate sonic and
performance characteristics.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not remove screws.
There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied service
personnel.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Obey any warnings on the FC chassis and in this User Guide.
2. Keep away from sources of heat such as ducts, registers or appliances that produce heat.
3. Connect only to FASLINK II connector or to an AC Adapter rated at 9V DC 1000ma.
4. Keep all cables in good condition. Do not kink, bend, or pinch.
5. If not using your FC for extended periods of time, disconnect from power.
6. Protect the unit from rain and excessive moisture.
7. Refer servicing to qualied personnel only.
8. Stop operation of the unit and obtain service if:
- Liquids or excessive moisture enter the unit.
- The unit operates incorrectly or performance is inconsistent or erratic.
- The unit has been dropped and/or the enclosure damaged.
9. Prolonged exposure to high volume levels can cause hearing damage and/or loss. The use of
hearing protection in high volume situations is recommended.
A Manual for Online and Print Use
This manual is intended for use in desktop, tablet, and smart phone readers. It includes clickable links and
bookmarks to make navigation and cross-reference easy. We recommend against printing, because rmware
updates tend to make older manual versions fall out of date. That said, considerations have been taken for those
who prefer paper. You are granted permission to print this PDF for personal use only. A copy center or online printer
can print and bind a book for you from the PDF le. Those using screen readers must forgive the changes made
herein to accommodate the print version: all links also include a page or section numbers, page spreads have extra
margins towards the binding edge, and blank pages have been included to preserve page and chapter flow.