Safety and Compliance
Important safety instructions
- Read instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
- Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
- Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
- Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
- Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
- Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
- Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
- Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
- Flame Sources - No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the product.
- Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
- Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label and connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
- Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
- Mains Plug - Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
- Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
- Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
- Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
- Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
- Headphones - Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
- Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
- When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
- If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
- If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
- If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
- If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
- When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.
- Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
- Battery Disposal - When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instructions or rules that apply in your country or area.
- Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
Warning
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.
Caution regarding placement
To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including projections) than is equal to, or greater than shown below.
It is not advised to run the unit in a rack above hot units such as valve outboard and multichannel AD/DA converters without suitable ventilation space around the unit. Ensure side air vents are not covered.
- Left and Right Panels: 10 cm
- Rear Panel: 10 cm
- Top Panel: 10 cm
DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Additional electrical safety
To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot and fully insert it. (Applies only to devices that use a plug with a wide blade.)
An appliance provided with a protective earth terminal should be connected to a mains outlet with a protective earth connection.
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device and should remain readily operable during intended use. To disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket outlet.
Marking and rating plate are located at the back or bottom of the apparatus.
Declaration of Conformities
FCC compliance
This apparatus has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
FCC declaration
We, EVO Audient, Aspect House, Herriard, Hampshire, RG25 2PN, UK, 01256 381944, declare under our sole responsibility that the product EVO 16 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference,
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
CE and UKCA
We, EVO Audient, declare that the product, the EVO 16, to which this declaration relates, is in material conformity with the appropriate CE standards and directives for an audio product designed for consumer use.
We, EVO Audient, declare that the product, the EVO 16, to which this declaration relates, is in material conformity with the appropriate UKCA standards and directives for an audio product designed for consumer use.
RoHS
Audient Ltd has conformed where applicable, to the European Union’s Directive EN 63000:2018 on Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) as well as the following sections of California law which refer to RoHS, namely sections 25214.10, 25214.10.2, and 58012, Health and Safety Code; Section 42475.2, Public Resources
Electrostatic discharge
Under an environment with electrostatic discharge, the device may cease to output sound (EUT could not operate properly). This requires the user reset the device by unplugging and re-connecting to host computer.
Power management
As a device that provides power to other equipment power management features are inappropriate for this product.
PSE / Japan
We, EVO Audient, declare that the product, the EVO 16, to which this declaration relates, is in material conformity with the appropriate PSE standards and directives for an audio product designed for consumer use. METI Ordinance Appendix 12 J55032(H29).
IEC 62368 Test Report with Japan deviation.
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