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INTRODUCTION "
WELCOME!
Luxman welcomes you to the growing num-
ber of discerning audiophiles who own and
operate Luxman Audio and Audio-Video
Products. We take great pride in the long
tradition of excellence in sonic quality that the
Luxman name represents. This manual has
been prepared to help you to maximize your
enjoyment of the outstanding performance
and features of your new Luxman M-03.
This high-quality versatile powerful stereo/
BTL amplifier represents technological
refinements and performance second to
none in the industry.· High power (200
watts/ch, 480 watts/BTL), Microprosessor
Controlled Peak Power Level Indicator, Peak
Level Hold Time Selector, Input Level Con-
trols, Speaker Impedance Selector, Thermal
Overload Protection, and BTL (Balanced
Transformerless) Mode - are just a few
examples.
WHEN YOU OPEN THE BOX
Before any Luxman product leaves the factory it is
carefully inspected for physical imperfections as a
routine part of Luxman's systematic quality control.
This, along with full electrical testing, should insure
quality craftsmanship and performance. After you
have
unpacked the unit, inspect it for any physical
damage.
Save
the shipping carton and all packing
materials, as they are essential to reduce to a mini-
mum the possibility of transportation damage, should
the product
ever
need to be shipped again. In the
unlikely
event
that damage has occurred, notify your
dealer immediately and request the name of the car-
rier so that a written claim to
cover
shipping damages
can be initiated.
THE
RIGHT TO ANY CLAIM AGAINST A PUBLIC CAR-
RIER CAN BE FORFEITED IF THE CARRIER IS NOT
NOTIFIED PROMPTLYAND IF THE SHIPPINGCARTON
AND PACKING MATERIAL ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR
INSPECTION. SAVE ALL PACKING MATERIALS UNTIL
THE CLAIM HAS BEEN SETTLED.
To realize the exceptional performance for
which the amplifier is capable, it is necessary
that all signal sources and speaker systems
used with it are of the highest sonic quality.
We recommend complementary Luxman
components wherever possible.
Please study this manual carefully and
become acquainted with all the special fea-
tures, operation and capabilities of your new
Luxman M-03. Should you have any
questions, or desire information on other
Luxman products, please contact your local
Luxman dealer.
INSTALLATION AND PLACEMENT
Because some heat is generated by the M-D3, adequ-
ate air circulation must be provided to maintain cool
operation.
Leave
adequate space around the
amplifier (at least 4 inches on the top and 1.5 inches
on the sides and rear) for proper air circulation. Also,
the Luxman M-D3 should not be completely enclosed
with other heat producing components. If the Luxman
M-D3 is going to be mounted in an enclosed cabinet, it
is recommended that the back of the cabinet
have
vents
and the cabinet door is kept open to allow air to
circulate around the amplifier. With these consider-
ations implemented, the Luxman M-D3 should provide
exceptional performance in any reasonable
environment.
Of course, such normal considerations as protection
from excessive dust and moisture should always be
observed. The Luxman M-D3 power amplifier has
been carefully designed with high quality components
so that long term undiminished performance may be
expected when it is operated in accordance with the
instructions provided.
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