Esoteric I-03 owner manual Before Use, Placement of the unit, Maintenance

Before Use

Read this before attempting any operations.

Placement of the unit

This unit is heavy. Take care to prevent injuries when lifting and installing it.

oHigh-quality tool steel is used for the spike feet, securely attached to the bottom of the unit. Although the outer feet may appear loose, the weight of the unit causes them to become firm and secure. The design effectively damps and reduces vibration.

Spike foot

Bottom plate of the unit

Protection foot Retaining screws

To protect the supporting furniture surface, you may stick the supplied felt pads to the bottom of the protection feet.

oPlace the unit in a stable location near the audio system that you will use.

oChoose the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibrations and excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture.

o As the unit may become warm during operation, always leave sufficient space around the unit for ventilation.

Make sure there is at least 8” (20 cm) of space above and at least 2” (5 cm) of space on each side of the unit.

When you install the unit in a rack, use one which has ventlations and take care of temperature of the unit.

oDo not place this unit on a thick carpet.

oWhen the unit is turned on, switching on the TV may cause lines to appear on the TV screen, depending on the condition of the electric waves of the TV broadcast. This is not malfunction in the unit or the TV. If you see such lines, keep this unit well away from the TV set.

CAUTION

oDo not place any objects on this unit.

oDo not cover this unit with a cloth.

o The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.

oDo not open the cabinet as this might result in damage to the circuitry or cause electric shock. If a foreign object should get into the unit, contact your dealer or service company.

oWhen removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull directly on the plug, never yank on the cord.

Maintenance

If the surface of the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth or use diluted mild liquid soap. Allow the surface of the unit to dry completely before using.

For safety, disconnect the power cord from the socket before cleaning.

oNever spray liquid directly on this unit.

oDo not use thinner or alcohol as they could damage the surface of the unit.

oAvoid allowing rubber or plastic materials to touch this product for long periods of time. It could damage the cabinet.

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