Identifying the Parts (Main Unit)

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AINPUT

Turn this knob to select a source. Select the terminal that is connected to the device you want to play (page 12).

In setup mode, turn this knob to change the setting of each item (pages 14, 15).

o You can assign names to the input terminals. You can also set the terminals to be skipped when you do not want to use them (pages 17, 18).

BPOWER

Press this button to turn the unit on and off.

The blue indicator lights when the unit is turned on.

Turn the volume to a minimum level before you turn the unit on or off. Failure to do so may cause sudden loud noises and hearing damage when you turn on the unit next time.

oTurn off the power when not using this unit.

CDisplay

Displays the current input terminal names, volume, setting items etc.

DRemote sensor

When operating the remote control unit, point it towards this area on the front panel.

EPHONES

For private listening, insert a 6.35 mm (1/4”) stereo headphone plug into this jack, and then adjust the volume by turning the VOLUME knob.

TO AVOID DAMAGING YOUR HEARING

Do not connect headphones to the PHONES jack while wearing them. Moreover, do not disconnect headphones or turn the unit on or off while wearing them.

Very loud sounds could be output from the headphones if volume is not turned down prior to plugging on or prior to unplugging. It may cause damage to your hearing.

FVOLUME

Turn this knob clock wise to increase volume and counterclockwise to reduce the volume.

o When the volume value exceeds the maximum total gain value of this unit, the volume display blinks. Lower the volume until the display stops blinking.

o When you set the RCA2 terminals to “THRU”, the VOLUME knob does not work on RCA2 signal inputs (page 16).

oWhen you set the PRE OUT terminals to “REC”, the VOLUME knob does not work on this output. In this setting the unit sends a fixed output level for recording (page 16).

A sudden loud noise heard over the speakers may damage your hearing or the speakers. Turn the volume to a minimum level before you begin playback of source devices. Then gradually increase the volume as desired.

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Esoteric I-03 owner manual Identifying the Parts Main Unit, Input, Power, Phones, Volume