Harmonic Resolution Systems R1 User Manual

HARMONIC RESOLUTION SYSTEMS

R1 ISOLATION BASE

Discover Your System’s Capability

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Harmonic Resolution Systems R1 Isolation Base.
When used properly, it will give you many years of superior musical or video
signal reproduction.

The R1 Isolation Base significantly reduces the negative impact of structure borne
vibration on your audio or video component performance. Many years of
engineering experience, custom material development, and listening tests are
incorporated into the design of the R1 Isolation Base. The performance of the R1
Isolation Base will enable your audio/video source and amplification components
to achieve a very high level of performance.

The R1 Isolation Base is an excellent match with HRS Damping Plates and
Nimbus products. While the R1 Isolation Base works to significantly reduce
structural-borne vibration, the HRS Damping Plates and Nimbus products
significantly reduces the harmful effects of air-borne vibration and structural
resonance on your components.

Please read this manual completely prior to use of your R1 Isolation Base for set
up and product care instructions. Proper care of you R1 Isolation Base will
ensure optimum performance and an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT WARNINGS!

Do not place any tall objects on the isolation base. A tall object is any object with
a height that is greater than the length of the isolation base. A tall object is also
any object that has a height greater than its own width or length. Tall objects
must not be placed on top of the isolation base for any reason. The object may
become unstable and tip over causing damage to the component, adjacent objects,
or injury to people.

Lifting or moving the isolation base should always be done by means of the outer
rectangular frame. Do not lift the isolation base by the external feet attached to
the bottom of the rectangular frame.

Set-Up Instructions

Placing components with sharp or pointed feet directly on the isolation base will
cause nicks, scratches or gouges in the surface. Use of a protective barrier
between any metallic like feet or sharp objects will prevent damage to the
isolation base surface. The R1 Isolation Base is very effective at reducing
vibration and does not require the use of cones and other sharp objects. Cones
can be used with the isolation base and do not degrade the isolation base
performance. Protection from sharp objects as described above is recommended
to prevent scratches and maintain the original beauty of the isolation base.

R1 Isolation Bases are produced in various load ranges to optimize performance.
Please verify that the component that will be placed on the isolation base is within
the rated load range. You can determine the load range of your isolation base by
the color code in the isolation base part number. The isolation base part number
is located on the product identification tag fixed to the bottom of the isolation
base. See the specification section of this manual to determine the rated load
range of your isolation base. If the R1 Isolation Base is overloaded the custom
HRS isolators will bottom and significantly reduce the product performance. You
can check to see if the isolation base is overloaded by checking for compliance
between the isolation base frame and the four small feet. With the component
loaded on the isolation base, check each corner individually by pressing on each
corner. The isolation base should be compliant at each location and not rigid. If
there is any displacement prior to bottoming then the isolation base is working
fine. If there is no compliance at all then the load range should be changed by
HRS to the proper range. HRS can modify the R1 Isolation Base load range as
many times as needed for a fraction of the original purchase price. Overloading
the isolation base for an extended period of time may reduce its service life and
voids the warranty.

A majority of source components have a center of gravity that is approximately
near the geometric center of the component. However, some amplifiers and
source components can have significant variation in weight distribution that is
dependent on the design layout of the heavier objects within the component.