Harmonic Resolution Systems S1 User Manual

HARMONIC RESOLUTION SYSTEMS

S1 ISOLATION BASE

Discover Your System’s Capability

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Harmonic Resolution Systems S1 Isolation Base.
When used properly, it will give you many years of superior musical or video
signal reproduction.

The S1 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 S1 Isolation Base. The performance of the S1
Isolation Base will enable your audio/video source and amplification components
to achieve a very high level of performance.

The S1 Isolation Base is an excellent match with HRS Damping Plates and Nimbus
products. While the S1 Isolation Base works to significantly reduce structural­borne 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 S1 Isolation Base for set
up and product care instructions. Proper care of you S1 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 objects 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 S1 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.

S1 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 S1 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 S1 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.