5ASUS Xonar Essence STUSafety InformationFor your own safety please read the following important safety instructions carefully beforeattempting to connect this unit to the mains power supply. They will also enable you to get thebest performance from and prolong the life of the unit.1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus near water.6. Clean machine surface with a cloth (no any detergent applied).7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’sinstructions.8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or otherapparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plughas two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades anda third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. Ifthe provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of theobsolete outlet.10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.12. Use with only the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by themanufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use cautionwhen moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatushas been damaged in any way, such as the power-supply adaptor having been damaged,liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has beenexposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.