c o r ec o r e1. Important Safety Instructions1. Water and Moisture – Do not use The CORE near any source of water or in excessively moistenvironments.2. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids are notspilled, into the enclosure through the openings.3. Heat & Ventilation – When installing The CORE in a rack or any other location, be sure there isadequate ventilation. Improper ventilation will cause overheating, and can damage the unit.The unit should be situated away from heat sources, or other equipment that produce heat.4. Power Sources – The CORE has a universal power supply which can operate in any country. Ithas an input voltage range of 90-260 VAC at 50/60 Hz.5. Cleaning - The CORE can be cleaned with just a damp cloth, or alcohol/methylated spirits formore stubborn marks.6. Damage - If after unpacking your CORE there are signs of shipping damage, contact yourdealer.7. Servicing - Do not attempt any servicing without consulting your dealer or ManleyLaboratories, Inc. The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in theoperating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.This unit has high voltages present, even after the power has been switched off.8. DO NOT connect the AC supply cord until all other connections have been made. Afer initialpower up the VU Meter back light will “blink” for thirty seconds. The unit remains in MUTEuntil this warm up period has elapsed.2. Getting StartedUnpacking yourThe is secured in its packing carton by two end-caps.Hold the unit by the middle and simply lift the unit vertically straight out of the box.After it has been unpacked, check that nothing is loose inside when handling the unit. The unit isshipped with the vacuum tubes installed. Make sure they are not loose by looking through the ventholes on the top cover. Ensure they are standing upright in their sockets.It is advisable to keep the original packaging. In the event of servicing or relocating, the originalpackaging ensures that the unit will always be shipped safely.This package contains the following;1 x Manley Reference Channel Strip1 x Manley Owner’s Manual1 x IEC Power Cable1 x Warranty Registration Card1 x Warranty StatementCORE:CORECORECORE3