Esoteric I-03 owner manual Important Safety Instructions, For U.S.A

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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.

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.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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oDo not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.

oDo not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

oDo not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

oThe apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.

oThe apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time.

oThe mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

o Products with Class © construction are equipped with a power supply cord that has a 3-prong grounding plug. The cord of such a product must be plugged into an AC outlet that has a protective grounding connection.

oIf the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat.

oCaution should be taken when using earphones or headphones with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

oDO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE WITHIN.

o IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT, CONTACT ESOTERIC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.

For U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the equipment and/or the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance will void the user’s warranty.

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Contents Integrated Amplifier D01141820AImportant Safety Instructions For U.S.AContents What’s in the boxBefore Use Placement of the unitMaintenance Identifying the Parts Main Unit PowerVolume InputIdentifying the Parts Remote Control Unit Precautions concerning batteries Remote Control UnitBattery Installation Battery Replacement Audio OUT ConnectionsAudio Analog audio input terminals Inputs GND terminal Signal GNDPower cord receptacle Analog audio output terminals PRE OUTSpeaker cables How to connectSpeaker Connections Right speakerUsing speaker cables with banana plugs Using speaker cables with bare wireUsing speaker cables with spades Power amplifierXLR2 RCA1 RCA2 RCA3/PHONO Basic OperationTurning the unit off Dimmer Listening with headphonesDimmer/Muting MutingL6.0 dB Output level Display Level Balance and Input Level SettingsReturn to the previous display Exit setup mode +18.0 dBRCA3 Additional SettingsChanging settings MM/MCON1 Available setup items and settingsOFF ON2Changing the terminal name LinePhono 15m Returning to factory settings Display SetupAuto display darkening Display FLaOFF 30mTroubleshooting Protection CircuitSpecifications Rear Panel Layout Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators For European customersDisposal of electrical and electronic equipment China RoHS Teac Corporation