ENSONIQ SQ-R User Manual

Section 1 - Getting Started
SQ-R Musician's Manual
Some products, such as older guitar amplifiers, do not have polarized plugs and
can be connected to an outlet incorrectly. This may result in dangerous high
voltages on the audio connections that could cause you physical harm or damage
any properly grounded equipment to which they are connected, such as your
ENSONIQ product.
To avoid shock hazards or equipment damage, we recommend the
following precautions:
• If you own equipment with two pronged power cords, check to see if they are
polarized or non-polarized. You might consider having an authorized repair
station change any non-polarized plugs on your equipment to polarized plugs to
avoid future problems.
Polarized Non-polarized
• Exercise caution when using extension cords or plug adapters. Proper
polarization should always be maintained from the outlet to the plug. The use
of polarized extension cords and adapters is the easiest way to maintain proper
polarity.
• Whenever possible, connect all products with grounded power cords to the
same outlet ground. This will ensure a common ground level to prevent
equipment damage and minimize hum in the audio output.
AC outlet testers are available from many electronic supply and hardware stores.
These can be used to check for proper polarity of outlets and cords.
AC Line Conditioning
As is the case with any computer device, the SQ-R is sensitive to sharp peaks and
drops in the AC line voltage. Lightning strikes, power drops or sudden and
erratic surges in the AC line voltage can scramble the internal memory and, in
some cases, damage the unit's hardware. Here are a few suggestions to help
guard against such occurrences:
• A Surge/Spike Suppressor. The cheaper of the options, a surge/spike
suppressor absorbs surges and protects your gear from all but the most severe
over-voltage conditions. You can get multi-outlet power strips with built-in
surge/spike suppressors for little more than the cost of unprotected power
strips, so using one is a good investment for all your electronic equipment.
• A Line Conditioner. This is the best, but by far the more expensive, way to
protect your gear. In addition to protecting against surges and spikes, a line
conditioner guards the equipment against excessively high or low line voltages.
If you use the SQ-R in lots of different locations with varying or unknown AC
line conditions, you might consider investing in a line conditioner.
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ENSONIQ SQ-R Specifications

General

Brand	ENSONIQ
Model	SQ-R
Category	Synthesizer
Language	English