Proficient Audio Systems S12 - Safety Instructions; Explanation of Graphical Symbols; Introduction; Placement

Proficient’s S12, S10 and S8 Powered Subwoofers provide accurate bass to any audio system, and are designed to work in conjunction with your other
audio components. The S12 / S10 / S8 can be connected to any surround sound receiver that has a subwoofer output, any receiver that has a built-in
preamplifier to the speaker level outputs of any reciever.
INTRODUCTION
For optimal performance, the S12 / S10 / S8 should be placed in a corner along the same wall as the front speakers. The units are not shielded, so do
not place them too close to video devices. When choosing a place for the S12 / S10 / S8, please keep the following in mind:
DO
 •PlacetheS12/S10/S8withitsfeetrestingonasolidatlevelsurface.
 •PlacetheS12/S10/S8inawell-ventedareatoprovidepropercooling.Inareasthatlackproperventilation,suchastightcabinetsorracks,it
may be necessary to install small fans to create air movement.
DON’T
 •ObstructthedriverorportsoftheS12/S10/S8asthatwillhinderperformance.
 •PlacetheS12/S10/S8inanypositionotherthanhorizontalwiththefeetdown.Neverplaceonitssideorrestingonthebackwheretheterminalsarelocated.
 •PlacetheS12/S10/S8nearheatsourcesorinanareathatitwouldbeexposedtomoisture.
PLACEMENT
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Explanation of Graphical Symbols
1. Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
3. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions: All operating and other instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture:Theapplianceshouldnotbeusednearwater-forexample,
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.
6. Carts and Stands: The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer.
PORTABLE CART
WARNING
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting: The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation: The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does
notinterferewithitsproperventilation.Forexample,theapplianceshouldnotbesit-
uated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings;
or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede
theowofairthroughtheventilationopenings.
9. Heat: The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.
10. Power Source: The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of
the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
11. Power-Cord Protection: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
pointwheretheyexitfromtheappliance.
12. Cleaning: The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
13. Nonuse Periods: The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from
the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
14. Object and Liquid Entry: Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into
and liquids not spilled into the inside of the appliance.
15. Damage Requiring Service: The appliance should be serviced by qualified ser-
vice personnel when:
a. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
 b.Objectshavefallenonto,orliquidhasbeenspilledintotheappliance;or
c. Theappliancehasbeenexposedtorain;or
 d.Theappliancedoesnotappeartooperatenormallyorexhibitsamarked
change in performance; or
e. The appliance has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
16. Servicing: The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond those
means described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be
referred to qualified service personnel.
17. Grounding or Polarization: The precautions that should be taken so that the
groundingorpolarizationmeansofanapplianceisnotdefeated.
Thelightningashwitharrowheadsymbol,within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
Theexclamationpointwithinanequilateraltri-
angle is intended to alert you to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR WHERE
APPROVED FOR USAGE
CAUTION:TOPREVENTELECTRICSHOCK,
MATCHWIDEBLADEPLUGTOWIDESLOT,
INSERTFULLY.
ATTENTION:POUREVITERLESCHOCS
ELECTRIQUES,INTRODUIRELALAME
LAPLUSLARGEDELAFICHEDANSLA
BORNECORRESPONDANTEDELAPRISEET
POUSSERJUSQUAUFOND.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not remove cover (or back).
Nouser-serviceablepartsinside.Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.