Playback Designs IPS-3 User Manual

IPS-3

Integrated Playback System

USER MANUAL

Version 1.1

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user 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.

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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

 Read and follow these instructions and keep this manual in a safe place.
 Do not use this apparatus near water.
 Clean only with dry cloth.
 Do not block any ventilation openings.
 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heaters, or other apparatus

(including pre-amplifiers and amplifiers) that produce heat.

 Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as book cases or closed

cabinets.

 Unplug this apparatus from the mains during lightning storms or when unused for

long periods of time.

CAUTION

IPS-3 User Manual

INFORMATION TO THE USER

Alteration or modification carried out without appropriate approval may invalidate the user’s
right to operate the equipment.

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WARRANTY

Playback Designs warrants the IPS-3 product against defects in material and workmanship
under normal use and service for a period of time specified by the product’s serial number
from the date of first delivery to the owner. The warranty time period is for 30 days. If within
the first 30 days of ownership you register your Playback Designs IPS-3 product, by
sending us a copy of your sales receipt, your name, address, city, state, zip code, phone
number, email address and your dealer’s store name, we will extend the warranty to 3
years. This warranty is limited to the original owner.

Playback Designs will pay for return shipping charges (domestically) back to the owner
when the product is sent to Playback Designs within the first 30 days after purchase and
the fault can be confirmed by Playback Designs. Otherwise, owner will be responsible for
all shipping charges to and from Playback Designs. International customers must deal with
their local dealer or distributor.

For all warranty claims, a copy of the original invoice must accompany the product.
Opening the product or modifying it in any way by the owner, including but not limited to
cryogenic treatment, will void any warranty.

Please contact Playback Designs for a RA (Return Authorization) number and shipping
instructions before shipping any product to Playback Designs.

Playback Designs products are sold worldwide through authorized dealers with restricted
territories. If any Playback Designs product is purchased from non-authorized dealers or
from a dealer selling outside his / her authorized territory all warranties will be void.

If you purchased this product from a dealer please take a moment and send us an email to

[e-mail] so we can register you for the warranty. If this product has

been shipped to you directly from Playback Designs you are automatically registered.

Playback Designs does not recommend using any power conditioners with this product.
Any damage caused to this product caused by the use of power conditioners will not be
covered by this warranty.

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Buttons:

Adjust volume down

Adjust volume up

Each time this button is pressed a new input is selected in the sequence:
AES => Coax => PLINK => USB => Ana1 => Ana2 => Ana3

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No function

Mute speaker outputs

BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT

 What is in the box: IPS-3 playback system

Remote control unit with mounted batteries
Power cord (110V versions only)
User manual

 Registration If you purchased this product from a dealer please take a moment and

send us an email to [e-mail] so we can register you for
the warranty.

 Installation: The AC voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage rating

indicated on the rear panel.
Do not place the IPS-3 on any other equipment that generates heat.

As the IPS-3 may become warm during operation, always leave sufficient
space around it for ventilation. Always allow adequate air circulation
around the system.

FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS