HDVA 600 Pure audio in perfection Instruction manual
Contents Contents Important safety instructions ...................................................................... 2 The HDVA 600 headphone amplifier ........................................................... 4 Package contents ........................................................................................... 5 Product overview ........................................................................................... 6 Overview of the front panel .............................................
Important safety instructions Important safety instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. Always include these instructions when passing the apparatus on to third parties. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
Important safety instructions Hazard warnings on the bottom of the product The label shown on the left is attached to the bottom of the product. The symbols on this label have the following meaning: Presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Never open the product as there is a risk of electric shock. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
The HDVA 600 headphone amplifier The HDVA 600 headphone amplifier The state-of-the-art HDVA 600 headphone amplifier allows you to fully exploit the potential of your high-end headphones. The HDVA 600’s consistently symmetrical signal processing and extremely low harmonic distortion ensures an unadulterated and perfect music enjoyment. The HDVA 600’s output circuitry is designed for use with up to four dynamic headphones.
Package contents Package contents 1 HDVA 600 analog headphone amplifier 1 quick guide Quick Guide 1 safety guide Safety Guide 1 CD ROM with a detailed instruction manual as PDF Manual Required accessories A suitable and approved mains cable is available from your Sennheiser service partner. A list of accessories can be found on the HDVA 600 product page at www.sennheiser.com. For information on suppliers, contact your local Sennheiser partner: www.sennheiser.com > “Service & Support“.
Product overview Product overview Overview of the front panel 1 On/off button 4 Input selection LED 2 Headphone outputs, XLR-4 socket, balanced 5 Input selection rotary switch 6 Volume control 3 Headphone outputs, ¼“ (6.
Putting the HDVA 600 into operation Putting the HDVA 600 into operation Setting up the headphone amplifier CAUTION Risk of staining of furniture surfaces! Varnish or furniture polish may degrade the feet of the product, which could stain your furniture. 왘 Do not place the product on delicate surfaces; if necessary, use a nonslip pad under the product. 왘 Place the headphone amplifier on a flat, horizontal surface. 왘 Ensure sufficient ventilation.
Putting the HDVA 600 into operation A Connection possibility of the audio source: analog, balanced (XLR-3) Connection cable: 2 balanced XLR-3 cables B Connection possibility of the audio source: analog, unbalanced (RCA) Connection cable: Stereo audio cable with 2 RCA plugs on each end HDVA 600 | 8
Putting the HDVA 600 into operation Integrating the headphone amplifier into an existing connection between devices (daisy-chaining the audio signal) You can integrate the HDVA 600 into an existing connection between your audio source and an additional device. By way of example of an amplifier as an additional device, this chapter describes how to integrate the HDVA 600 into an existing connection. 왘 Pull out the plug of the connection cable from the input IN on the amplifier.
Putting the HDVA 600 into operation Connecting the headphone amplifier to the mains CAUTION Danger of damage to the product! If you use an unsuitable power supply, this can cause damage to the product. 왘 Use a suitable mains cable to connect the product to the mains (100 to 240 V AC, 50 or 60 Hz). 왘 Connect the mains cable to the mains socket and a wall socket. To disconnect the headphone amplifier from the mains: 왘 Unplug the mains cable from the wall socket.
Using the HDVA 600 Using the HDVA 600 Switching the HDVA 600 on/off WARNING Hearing damage due to high volumes! Listening at high volume levels for long periods can lead to permanent hearing defects. 왘 Set the volume to a low level before putting on the headphones (see page 13). 왘 Do not continuously expose yourself to high volumes. 왘 Press the on/off button. When the headphone amplifier is switched on, the on/off button is backlit.
Using the HDVA 600 Selecting an audio source WARNING Danger of hearing damage! In order to protect your hearing, before switching to a different audio source, first set the volume on the headphone amplifier to a low level. Different signal sources and different listening material (e.g. different pieces of music on different CDs) can have widely varying signal levels.
Using the HDVA 600 Adjusting the signal level of the RCA input In order to optimally set the gain of the headphone amplifier, you can use the input attenuation rotary switch (-GAIN+) to adjust the signal level of the RCA input. 왘 Turn the input attenuation rotary switch (-GAIN+) towards the + sign: if the signal is too low or - sign : if the signal is overmodulated. Adjusting the volume 왘 Use the volume control to adjust the volume.
Cleaning and maintaining the HDVA 600 Cleaning and maintaining the HDVA 600 CAUTION Liquids can damage the electronics of the product! Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a short circuit and damage the electronics. 왘 Keep all liquids far away from the product. 왘 Do not use any cleansing agents or solvents. 왘 Disconnect the product from the mains before cleaning. 왘 Only use a dry and soft cloth to clean the product. If a problem occurs ...
Specifications Specifications Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Max. output power Frequency response Crosstalk attenuation THD+N Gain RCA input/XLR-4 output Gain XLR input/XLR-4 output Dynamic range Operating temperature range Power supply Voltage range Power consumption approx. 224 x 44 x 306 mm approx. 2.25 kg approx. 480 mW @ 1 kHz and 600 load at the XLR-4 output < 10 Hz to > 100 kHz min. 93 dB @ 1 kHz < 0.
Manufacturer declarations Manufacturer declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. In compliance with the following requirements • WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) Please dispose of this product at the end of its operational lifetime by taking it to your local collection point or recycling center for such equipment.
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