North Star Essentio Operating Manual

Essensio

Operating Manual

North Star Design

Essensio

192kHz/32bit USB DAC

®

Rev. 1.0 July 10

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

Marking by the “CE” symbol (shown left) indicates compliance of this device with the EMC
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and LVD (Low Voltage Directive) standards of the
European Community.

Important Safety Instructions

Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your North Star
Design® Essensio.

1. ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting
any cables, or when cleaning any component.

2. This product must be terminated with a three-conductor AC mains power cord which includes
an earth ground connection. To prevent shock hazard, all three connections must ALWAYS be
used.

3. AC extension cords are not recommended for use with this product.

4. NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning audio components.

5. NEVER operate this product with any covers removed.

6. NEVER wet the inside of this product with any liquid.

7. NEVER pour or spill liquids directly onto this unit.

8. NEVER bypass any fuse.

9. NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified.

10. NEVER attempt to repair this product. If a problem occurs, contact your North Star Design® retailer.

11. NEVER expose this product to extremely high or low temperatures.

12. NEVER operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.

13. ALWAYS keep electrical equipment out of the reach of children.

14. ALWAYS unplug sensitive electronic equipment during lightning storms.

RoHS Compliant Information

This statement clarifies North Star Design srl product compliance with the European Union directive
2002/95/EC, or, RoHS (Restrictions of Hazardous Substances).
As of July 01, 2006, All North Star Design products placed on the European Union
market are compliant (containing quantity limit weight less than or equal to 0.1% (1000 ppm)
of any homogeneous Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr VI), and flame
retardant Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) or Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)).