HDVD 800 Pure audio in perfection Instruction manual
Contents Contents Important safety instructions ...................................................................... 2 The HDVD 800 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 HDVD 800 headphone amplifier The HDVD 800 headphone amplifier The state-of-the-art HDVD 800 digital headphone amplifier allows you to fully exploit the potential of your high-end headphones. The HDVD 800’s consistently symmetrical signal processing and extremely low harmonic distortion ensures an unadulterated and perfect music enjoyment. The HDVD 800’s output circuitry is designed for use with up to four dynamic headphones.
Package contents Package contents 1 HDVD 800 digital headphone amplifier 1 quick guide Quick Guide 1 safety guide Safety Guide Manual 1 CD ROM with driver for MicrosoftWindows and a detailed instruction manual as PDF Required accessories Mains cable A list of accessories can be found on the HDVD 800 product page at www.sennheiser.com. For information on suppliers, contact your local Sennheiser partner: www.sennheiser.com > “Sales Partner“.
Product overview Product overview Overview of the front panel 1 2 3 4 6 5 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 HDVD 800 into operation Putting the HDVD 800 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 HDVD 800 into operation A Connection possibility of the audio source: digital (AES/EBU) Connection cable: balanced XLR-3 cable (110 B Connection possibility of the audio source: digital (coaxial) Connection cable: coaxial cable (75 C Connection possibility of the audio source: digital (optical) Connection cable: optical cable HDVD 800 | 8
Putting the HDVD 800 into operation D Connection possibility of the audio source: USB Connection cable: USB 2.0 cable 왘 If you are using a Mac computer, select the HDVD 800 as the output device (System Preferences > Sound > Output). If you are using a Microsoft Windows PC, install the driver and, via the Control Panel, select the HDVD 800 as the output device. Installing the driver If you are using a Microsoft® Windows® operating system, install the driver from the enclosed CD ROM.
Putting the HDVD 800 into operation F Connection possibility of the audio source: analog, unbalanced (RCA) Connection cable: Stereo audio cable with 2 RCA plugs on each end Using the headphone amplifier as a high-quality computer sound card You can use the HDVD 800 as a high-quality computer sound card in order to achieve a higher volume level and a better precision in audio reproduction.
Putting the HDVD 800 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 HDVD 800 Using the HDVD 800 Switching the HDVD 800 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 14). 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 HDVD 800 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 HDVD 800 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 HDVD 800 Cleaning and maintaining the HDVD 800 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.
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany www.sennheiser.com Publ.
