ATOLL ELECTRONIQUE SDA300 Signature Streamer DAC Integrated Amplifier Owner’s Manual
- June 9, 2024
- ATOLL ELECTRONIQUE
Table of Contents
ATOLL ELECTRONIQUE SDA300 Signature Streamer DAC Integrated Amplifier
Owner’s Manual
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Do not make any connections when your device is turned on.
- Install your appliance in a dry, well-ventilated place away from any source of heat.
- Do not put anything on your Streamer.
- Avoid any short circuits.
- Never connect two speakers in parallel to the same output.
USER ADVICES
- It is recommended to choose good quality cords to connect this appliance to the other devices. Feel free to take advice from your specialist dealer
YOU WILL FIND ENCLOSED
- An SDA300 Signature streamer.
- A power lead.
- A remote control.
- Two antennas.
- This manual with the certificate of guarantee.
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION AND ADVICES
Your ATOLL Streamer is DLNA and UPnP compatible, it can run in a network with
other devices. Take the time to read carefully the section “getting started”
of this manual (page 7) before putting your unit under voltage.
The display shows the selected radio station logo and has information about
the files on the network and USB type sockets. It indicates the level of the
volume from 0 to 100.
To use your device as easily as possible, download the ATOLL Signature app from the Apple Store or the Google Play store.
ACCEPTED FORMATS
- AAC (24-96 kHz 16 bits).
- AAC+ v1/HE-AAC.
- FLAC (44.1-96 kHz 16/24 bits).
- FLAC 192 kHz/16-24 bits; available on USB-A inputs, RJ45 link and WIFI.
- MP3 (8-48 kHz 16 bits).
- WAV (22-96 kHz 16/24 bits).
- AIFF & ALAC.
- DSD64 & DSD128.
- MQA (Master Quality Authenticated)(*).
(*) SDA300 includes MQA Core Decoder, which unfolds the MQA file once to
deliver better than CD-quality. The first unfold recovers all the direct
music-related information. Output is 88,2 kHz or 96 kHz.
‘MQA’ or ‘MQA Studio’ indicates that the product is decoding and playing an
MQA stream or file, and denotes provenance to ensure that the sound is
identical to that of the source material. ‘MQA Studio’ indicates it is playing
an MQA Studio file, which has either been approved in the studio by the
artist/producer or has been verified by the copyright owner. MQA and the Sound
Wave Device are registered trade marks of MQA Limited © 2016.
CLEANING
Before any cleaning, switch off your appliance. Use a soft and dry rag to clean up the appliance. Never use acetone, white-spirit, ammoniac, or any kind of product containing abrasive agents. Never try to clean up inside the appliance.
TECHNICAL DATA
- Supply: 2×440 +2×4,5 + 3,2 VA
- Wrms/channel/8 Ω: 2×150 W
- Wrms/channel/4 Ω: 2×260 W
- Total of capacitors: 65 800 µF
- Dynamic: 112 dB
- Input Impedance: 220 kΩ
- Distortion at 1kHz: 0,05 % / (10 W)
- Bandwidth: 5 Hz – 150 kHz
- Rising time: 1,3 µs
- Sensibility: 350 mV
- Signal/Noise Ratio: 100 dBA
- Digital/analog Converter: Burr-Brown PCM1792
- Dimensions: 440×365×103mm
- Weight: 19 Kg
CONNECTIONS
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Analog Stereo output.
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Input Analog 1.
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Input Analog 2.
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Optical output.
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Coaxial output.
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Optical 1 input.
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Optical 2 input.
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Coaxial 1 input.
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Trigger output (1).
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Coaxial 2 input.
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Ethernet input (RJ45).
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USB input (A type).
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Power input & ON/OFF switch.
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WIFI connection antenna.
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Bluetooth connection antenna.
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A) Right output speaker + & .
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B) Left output speaker + & .
Trigger output: this output is used to control the switching off/on of any device equipped with a compatible Trigger input (see instructions for use).
DETAIL OF FUNCTIONS
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Headphones outputs (jack Ø 6,35 mm) (2).
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Menus navigation knob: turn to navigate and press to valid.
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Return back key.
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Display.
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USB A type Input.
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ON/OFF knob & volume control.
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BYPASS or Stand-by led indicator
(2) To avoid electrostatic shock, we recommend connecting the headset when the device is switched off or on standby. While using headphones, turn off the amplifier.
CONNECTING WIFI AND BLUETOOTH® ANTENNAS
You will find the antennas in the bag of the remote control.
Make sure that the WIFI and Bluetooth® antennas are correctly installed before
any connection and use.
Please use the 2 supplied antennas (identical) or an antenna with a male
connector.
ATOLL REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL FONTIONS
The remote control uses 2 lithium CR2032 (3V) batteries. Make sure to place + upside.
Warning: some keys may have different uses depending on the menus or context.
Keys already available from the front panel:
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- Menus control keys.
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- Volume control + & .
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- Stand-by mode.
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- ALPHANUMERIC KEYS (from 0 to 9 and from A to Z).
By quick press on key (2) i.e. select a, b, c, 2, A, B, C
- ALPHANUMERIC KEYS (from 0 to 9 and from A to Z).
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- HOME: allows to come back to the main menu.
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- PLAY/PAUSE.
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- FAST FORWARDS: inactive.
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- PLAY NEXT TRACK.
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- STOP.
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- PLAY: allows to show the track or radio which is playing.
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- WPS: quick WIFI connection: press simultaneously on this key and the key of the internet receiver.
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- BACK: return on menus.
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- FAST BACK: inactive
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- OK: validation key in menus.
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- Access to the beginning of the track or previous track with a double press. In menus: cancels the last character.
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- SHUF: shuffle.
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- REP: repeats track (symbol with 1) or of the album.
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- DISP: changes of the display mode.
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- MUTE: mute key (not active on BYPASS).
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- Inputs selection keys: Coaxial 1; Coaxial 2; Optical 1; Optical 2; Line1; Line2; BYPASS (press 4 seconds).
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- FAV: add or remove a track or radio.
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- CD Keys: they allow to control ATOLL CD players.
CONNECTING SETUP
CONNECTING TO LOUDSPEAKERS
Connecting: As an Integrated, the SDA can be directly connected to a pair of loudspeakers. Take care to respect the Left & Right polarity between outputs and terminal inputs of the speakers.
Bi-amplification: Your appliance can also be used as a single power
amplifier and also be used for bi-amplification. See below for details about
connecting.
TRIGGER LINK
This appliance is equipped with a Trigger that allows the switch ON/OFF of any amplifier equipped with the same kind of Trigger inputs (ATOLL amplifier).
Appliances must be linked as shown below:
So that the system is operating, the ON/OFF button of your power amplifier must remain in position OFF (position (0)). If the switch is in the ON position (I), the amplifier will work but not the Trigger function.
Trigger cable must be a stereo Male to Male jack plug Ø 6,35 mm (1/8”).
From then on, each time the Streamer comes out of standby, the amplifier will turn on. It will also turn off each time it goes to sleep.
PREAMP / BYPASS FUNCTIONS
VOLUME:
The volume is managed using the buttons (21) on the front panel or the remote
control.
The volume level is displayed for a few seconds on the display, and it always
remains indicated at the top of the display.
On start-up, the volume is still the one that remained previously.
Volume at zero corresponds to a complete “MUTE” of the device with
switching of the output relay.
SOURCES:
Your appliance has 6 inputs (unless USB, media server, Bluetooth®):
Line 1 / Line 2 / Coaxial 1 / Coaxial 2 / Optical 1 / Optical 2
These sources can be renamed from the ATOLL Signature application:
Settings/Rename local inputs.
NB.: the selected source is always followed on the screen by a symbol *.
CONNECTION:
Particular case: BYPASS assignment of an input for connection to a home cinema
system.
Entry into BYPASS function is only possible on Analog inputs 1 and 2.
In this case, the volume management function is inoperative on the selected
input. To switch to this mode, position yourself on Analog input 1 or 2 then
hold the BYPASS button (39) on the remote control for 3 seconds. When the
BYPASS is active, the led (22) is on.
When an input is selected in BYPASS mode, it will remain memorized in this
mode even if the source is changed or the power is turned off.
To deactivate this mode, press the BYPASS button on the remote control for 3 seconds.
USES
GETTING STARTED
Before Switching On your appliance, connect the network cable (RJ45) to input (11). For much better results and best performances, we highly recommend to uses a wired connection better than a WIFI connection.
Wait for the start-up screen to appear before any manipulation.
You can use the buttons of navigation (17) of the remote control or the front
panel to select the different menus. On the first connection (or changes in
the network configurations) you will have to check the network settings of
your appliance. If this setup is not perfectly settled, some of the functions
of the streamer (internet radios or reading music of your server) will not be
operated. Available menus:
- Playlists.
- Internet radio.
- USB.
- Media Server.
- Qobuz.
- Tidal.
- Deezer
- HighResAudio.
- Spotify.
- Bluetooth.
- Analog 1 and 2.
- Coaxial 1 and 2.
- Optical 1 and 2.
- Settings.
Connecting an RJ45 cable automatically launched the network link. If this is done correctly ( not blinking), your network is correctly configured. The following paragraph is optional in your case.
NETWORK CONFIGURATION:
- Go to the “Settings” menu then to “Network connection”.
- Select the “Network Wizard” menu.
- You will have to choose the type of network. Press “Network type” and choose “Automatic”, “Wired”, “Wireless” or “Hybrid”.
Automatic : Connecting an RJ45 cable automatically launches the
network link.
This menu allows you to choose the network connection by prioritizing the
wired connection, i.e. when the device is wired, the connection will
automatically switch to wired. When no cable is connected, then the connection
switches to WIFI.
Wired: If you already plugged the network cable, the device will indicate that the appliance is connected The symbol indicates that the wired link is established.
If not, configure the network while choosing “Configure Wired” and then “Manual”. Here you can enter directlythe IP address.
Wireless: In this case, your appliance will be able to find the Wireless connections available in your home.
Advice: We advise you to use the WPS button to connect your appliance to
your WIFI network. Press on the WPS button of your internet receiver and then
on the WPS button of the remote control (30). Display shows “WPS in progress”
then when the connection is made display shows “connected”.
If the WPS is not possible, press on “scan”. You’ll see the possible WIFI
network available in your place. Select yours and, if needed enter the WIFI
key.
NB.: In some environments (buildings), several networks can be present. Make sure you choose yours.
Enter, in CAPITAL LETTERS and without space, the WIFI security key which appears below your internet box. Confirm your password by pressing the “OK” button (33).
Another possibility to connect:
By the ATOLL Signature and Softap application:
- Download the ATOLL Signature application on smartphone or tablet, do not try to open this application for now.
- Turn on your network player.
- From the “Settings” menu of your smartphone, connect to the “Softap” WIFI network (this network appears a few minutes after turning on your network player).
- Launch the ATOLL Signature application.
- In the Settings / Network configuration / Wireless configuration / Scan menu, select your internet box then enter the WIFI password.
- Reconnect your smartphone to the WIFI network of your internet box.
This symbol indicates that the wireless link is well established or that
the Softap is available.
NETWORK INFO:
In this menu, you’ll find all information about the network: type of network,
IP address, Mask, Gateway, DNS…
LANGUAGES:
This menu allows you to select the language of all menus. You can choose
between: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Nederland, Russian,
Polish.
RETURN TO PLAY-SCREEN TIME:
This menu is used to set the standby time values for the main scree
RENAME ENTRIES:
This menu allows you to rename the auxiliary, coaxial and optical inputs, to
allow the user to identify their different inputs.
VERSION:
This menu displays the software version installed in the device.
FIRMWARE UPDATE:
This menu allows toy yo make an update your appliance. Select “Check for
update” some time to time. If there is no update, the display will show “No
new updates”.
If an update is available, the devices will automatically launch it. This may
take several times so let the device run until it starts again.
POWER MANAGEMENT:
Allows you to choose the time after which automatic standby starts:
- Delay before standby: When the device is not playing or when no source is selected: choice between 5, 10, 15 or 30 minutes before standby.
- Max inactive playback time in seconds: When the device is not playing or no source is selected: choice between 1, 8 or 24 hours before standby.
- Display intensity: This menu lets you choose the light intensity of the display (off, low, medium or high). If you choose the “off” mode, the display will turn off each time after a few seconds. Each press of a button on the remote control or on the front panel reactivates the display temporarily. You can also choose this function directly with the DISP button (37) on the remote control.
RETURN TO FACTORY SETTINGS:
This menu allows you to restart the device with the factory settings. If you
press it, the appliance will start again and in the English version. Note that
some menus will be refreshed such as PlayQueue or the Favorites Internet
radios.
STREAMING AUDIO QUALITY:
This menu allows you to choose the quality of files in 24 bits/192 kHz or 24
bits/96 kHz.
In the event of limited internet speeds, favor 24 bits/96 kHz quality in order
to preserve bandwidth.
VOLUME OF THE DIGITAL OUTPUT:
Configures variable or fixed the digital output signal depending on the
volume; this makes it possible or not to adjust the volume when using an
external DAC.
DEVICE ID :
This menu allows you to name the device to be visible from devices such as
Roon.
BALANCE :
Allows you to adjust the left-right balance: using the volume keys – and +.
This balance remains stored.
ATOLL APP:
A free application for smartphones and tablets is available to control your
Streamer. It can be found on the Apple Store (iOS) or Google Store (Android)
download sites under the name of ATOLL Signature.
First, make sure your smartphone is connected to WIFI on the same network as
your Streamer. In this case, your device appears on the screen of your
smartphone just after starting the application, you have just to select it.
The application uses the data displayed on screen: radio station logo, audio
stream, volume, etc. You can navigate the menus and adjust the analog volume
level.
It is possible to wake up from standard standby from the application: start a
song or a radio, the device automatically wakes up from standby.
These applications undergo regular updates, their operation and their
possibilities are therefore likely to evolve over time.
CONTROL FROM A COMPUTER:
It is possible to control your network drive from a computer screen by typing
in the search bar of your internet browser the IP address of your network
drive followed by /webclient:
192.168.xxx.xxx/webclient
The IP address of your network drive is available in the “Settings / Network
info” menu. It is also possible to rename your network drive by typing only
the IP address of the latter in the search bar of your internet browser.
This menu allows you to choose the quality of files in 24 bits/192 kHz or 24
bits/96 kHz. In case of limited internet speeds, favor 24 bits/96 kHz quality
in order to preserve the bandwidth.
SEARCH FUNCTION:
Press “Search”, then “Looking for”, indicate your search, then validate with
“OK”, specify with “Display only“ the object of the search (Qobuz, Tidal,
Deezer) between: “All“, “Song“, “Album“, “Artist“, “Playlist“, and start the
search by pressing “Search”.
PLAYLISTS
This device allows you to create Playlists with all the music tracks or albums that are available in your network. Note that it is not possible to add tracks from Streaming services to those Playlists.
There are 3 different menus available:
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PlayQueue : The PlayQueue is a temporary playlist where you can place all tracks one after the other. The places of each track can be changed in the queue line. Select a track (present on the network or on any medium connected to the front or rear USB inputs).
Note: All tracks placed in this playlist will be deleted if the device is switched off. -
Playlists : You can create all kinds of playlists. Press on “Create new playlist“, name it, and press “OK”. All the playlists will appear in the menu. You’ll be able to put all tracks in any playlist of your choice. With the app, you can change the name of them, activate a random or repeat play, cancel it or add it to a collection.
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Collection : A collection allows you to gather one or several Playlists. First, create a collection and then with the app choose a playlist and add it to a collection.
Note: If your device is not connected to the network or if the source of music (computer, NAS…) is not linked to the network, tracks won’t be readable.
To remove a track or radio from “Favorites“, select it and then press on REM FAV (40) of the front panel.
INTERNET RADIO
This menu allows to access about 100,000 radio stations and also to podcasts.
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Favorite Menu: This menu offers the possibility to have a selection of radio easily accessible. While playing a radio, you can add it to favorites by pressing or directly with the button . To remove the radio from Favorites, press again on .
Those functions are directly accessible also from the remote control with keys ADD FAV and REM FAV (40).
It is possible to choose also radios with other criteria: History / Recommendations / Local stations / Popular stations / Trending / High quality / New stations / Filter / Search / Podcasts.
If you want to search a station by location, by language, or by genre, select “filter“. -
Podcasts: This menu allows to get a selection of podcasts available: Favorites / History / popular podcasts / Trend / Filter / Search.
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Custom Radio: Allows you to add a radio of your choice thanks to its URL. You will find the radio stations thus recorded in this menu.
Suggest Content: Allows you to submit a new radio to the Airable platform (free service).
FRONT & REAR USB
Select one of those inputs to read all music files from a USB key or Hard Disk. Readable files system can be FAT32, NTFS, EXT 2/3/4.
MEDIA SERVER
This menu provides access to all the files present on the network. By selecting this menu, the list of different data sources appears (could be NAS, computer, router…). In each of them you can choose: Music / Photos / Videos. Only music files are supported by this device.
Music: You can select music files depending on several criteria : (note
that this is depending on the information placed on the original files).
Selection can be done:Files / All music / Playlists / Album / Artist / Genre /
Composer.
Placing tracks in “Playlists” is always possible while pressing keys.
STREAMING SERVICES
Spotify Connect
You can access Spotify from ATOLL Signature App: Use your phone, tablet, or
computer as a remote control for
Spotify. Go to www.spotify.com/connect
to learn how.
The Spotify Software is subject to third party licenses and you can find it
here: https://www.spotify.com/connect.third-party-license
Tidal Connect
You can directly stream from Tidal App to your ATOLL Streamer, by selecting
your device in the menu:
Qobuz / Tidal / Deezer / HRA
- You also have direct access from the app to those streaming services.
- During the first use, you will need to enter your username and password.
- For Tidal use the ATOLL Signature App.
- Press on Username, fill it, and valid by pressing OK.
- Press on Password, fill it, and valid by pressing OK. Finally press on “log in” to valid.
Once your account is valid, you’ll be able to get access to all services related to your account:
- Playlists that could be created.
- Favorites (albums, tracks, artists).
- Purchases (by albums or tracks).
ROON & AUDIRVANA
Your network player is 100% compatible with these gateways. Before connecting to Roon for the first time, you will need to fill in the “Settings: Device ID” field with the reference of your device between: ST200, MS120, SDA200, ST300 and SDA300.
BLUETOOTH®
Your device can receive audio signals sent from any device with a Bluetooth® transmitter (smartphone, tablet, computer, etc.).
First pairing: Activate Bluetooth® connectivity on your sending device,
then select it in the list of connected devices (ATOLL Signature by default).
Then select the Bluetooth® input of the SDA300 Sig either by the application,
the front panel or by the buttons on the remote control.
Once paired, switch to playback mode in the Bluetooth® menu of the SDA300 Sig
in order to be able to listen to all the files that will be played on the
paired device.
You can also disconnect or unpair each device. Your transmitter will remain
associated until the SDA300 Sig is switched off, but it will remain visible to
your transmitter.
Associate another device: Before connecting a new device, disconnect the previous one. Run the Bluetooth® connection of the new device then go again on the Bluetooth® menu of the streamer and connect it. The quality of reception of the signal can be dependent on the power of the Bluetooth® emitter and the distance between the 2 devices. Avoid being up to more than 5 meters of your SDA for a correct reception without any risks of signal cuts.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
Problem encountered
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Possible Solutions
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No sound.|
- Check your RCA connections
- Have you selected the correct source?
- The volume might be at zero level.
Impossible to access the Network.|
- Enter the WAP key again.
- Make sure that the antenna is the supplied template (male connector) and that it is well screwed on its base.
No recognition of the USB stick.|
- Check if the format is compatible.
Frequent loss of the WIFI network.|
- Make sure your box and your Streamer are not confined or too far apart.
- Choose a wired connection or with Powerline adapters for example.
The device stops responding.|
- Press 2 times on key HOME (24).
- Turn off the power switch level before restarting.
WARRANTY FORM ~ SDA300 Sig
To present to your dealer and to join with your purchase invoice when sending back the appliance to the service center or the address below:
ATOLL ELECTRONIQUE®
Bd des Merisiers
50370 BRECEY
FRANCE
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
This device was made to give you complete satisfaction.
ATOLL Electronique warranty is two years from the date of purchase of the
equipment, date, and stamp of the seller being authentic. We recommend you
keep your proof of purchase (invoice) with this coupon properly filled.
The warranty, as well as the terms of service, should be specified at the time of purchase by your dealer who will advise you, in case of faulty behavior or failure.
This warranty covers labor and replacement of parts acknowledged to be faulty and not their normal wear and tear caused. Devices with traces of disassembly, drop, immersion, or abnormal voltage or any cause of degradation in the appliance and damage resulting from use contrary to the indications included in the operating instructions, automatically lose the benefit of the guarantee.
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
Buyer signature:
ATOLL ELECTRONIQUE® is a French Company that designs, manufactures, and commercializes all its products.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
The guarantee is two years long from the date of purchase. We recommend you ask your dealer to fill the guarantee and to conserve it with your invoice. The guarantee is only available for the appliance which has been used correctly regarding this owner’s manual.