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Violectric HPA V 100 User Manual

Violectric HPA V 100
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HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER
HPA V 100
USER´s MANUAL
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Violectric HPA V 100 Specifications

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TypeHeadphone Amplifier
Frequency Response10 Hz - 100 kHz
Outputs1 x 6.3 mm TRS
Output Impedance< 1 Ohm
Dimensions220 x 160 x 50 mm
Output Power150 mW into 600 Ohms
THD+N< 0.01%
Inputs1 x XLR
Input Impedance10 kOhms
Weight1.5 kg

Summary

About Violectric

Product Development

Details on the development of Violectric equipment by Lake People electronic GmbH engineers.

Product Manufacturing

Information on where Violectric devices are manufactured and emphasis on domestic production.

Customer Acquisition and Support

Explains how customers obtain Violectric devices and the support available.

General Safety Instructions

Environmental and Power Cord Safety

Covers precautions regarding water, power sources, grounding, and power cord handling.

Mains Plug and Fuse Warnings

Specific warnings about UK mains plugs and fuse replacement procedures.

Power Supply and EMC

Mains Fuse and Power Supply Details

Information on the appliance's mains fuse, switchable power supply, and service guidelines.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Statement on the unit's conformity with EMC directives and operating conditions.

The Earth / Grounding Concept

General Ground-Lift Jumper Function

Explains the purpose and effect of the internal general ground-lift jumper.

XLR Ground-Lift Jumper Options

Details the G(ROUND), L(IFT), and C(ASE) jumper settings for XLR connections.

Connection and Connectors

Analog Signal Input Connectors

Describes balanced XLR and unbalanced cinch connectors for analog audio signals.

Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs

Explains the rear panel balanced XLR inputs and unbalanced cinch sockets.

Cinch Socket Functionality

Describes cinch sockets used as inputs with priority and as outputs.

Optional Digital Inputs

Covers the optional DA converter with COAX, OPTO, and USB digital input options.

General Information

HPA V100 Features

Lists the key features and design highlights of the Violectric HPA V100 headphone amplifier.

Unit Construction and Power

Details the case material, grounding, power supply, and mains fuse specifications.

PRE-GAIN Method for Volume Control

Understanding PRE-GAIN

Explains the PRE-GAIN feature for aligning amplifier and headphone impedance and efficiency.

Operation

Front Panel Controls

Details the operation of the power switch and volume control on the front panel.

Amplifier Stage and Headphone Outputs

Describes the stereo amplifier design, transistors, and the two headphone output sockets.

Special Functions

Frequency Bandwidth Limiting

Explains the low-frequency limiting option (LO-CUT jumpers) for the HPA V100.

Things to Know

Balanced vs. Unbalanced Signals

Discusses the advantages of balanced audio signals and their handling in the unit.

Discrete Signal Paths and Op-Amps

Explains the importance of discrete signal paths and the role of op-amps in low-level signal processing.

PRE-GAIN Rationale and USB Input

Provides examples for PRE-GAIN usage and details the HPA V100's optional USB input.

USB Input Quality and Host Volume

Discusses USB audio quality, host volume setting, and utilizing USB signals.

Volume Potentiometer and Amplifier Design

Explains the importance of a good volume pot and the design of the power amplifier stage.

Damping Factor and Supply Voltage

Discusses the significance of a high damping factor and high supply voltages for headphone amplification.

Disposal

Proper Disposal of Electronic Equipment

Instructions for disposing of the product as electronic waste according to EU guidelines.

Technical Data HPA V100

Input/Output and Performance Specifications

Lists technical specs for inputs, outputs, gain, frequency, noise, distortion, and output levels.

Jumper Configuration Guide

Visual guide and explanation for internal jumpers like Ground-Lift and Lo-Cut settings.

EU Conformity Statement

Compliance with EC Directives

Declares conformity with relevant EC directives and harmonized standards for the unit.

Warranty Information

Claiming Warranty Service

Provides instructions on how to claim warranty service and what information is required.

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