PRESONUS HP2 Manual

HP2
Personal Headphone Amplifier
Thank-you for purchasing the PreSonus
amplifier. Designed for musicians and performers who demand
mobility without compromising audio quality, the PreSonus
HP2 stereo personal headphone amplifier is a great choice for
driving wired in-ear monitors (IEMs), as well as headphones.
We appreciate the support you have shown us through the
purchase of this product.
Features:
• 2 XLR (F) Input Connections (via included stereo cable)
• Stereo 1/8" Headphone Connector
• Level and Pan Control
• Battery Life Indication
• Included Power Supply
• Sturdy Belt-Clip
• 5/8" Microphone Stand-Mount Socket
Precautions:
Using this item at high volume levels may cause
hearing damage. Adjust volume so that you may
hear sufficiently. Ringing in the ears may indicate that
volumes levels are adjusted too high.
What's in the Box?
• HP2 Headphone Amplifier • Stereo Input Cable • Power Supply
• 3/8" to 5/8" Microphone Stand Adaptor
Front Panel Connections and Controls
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➊ 1/8" Stereo Headphone Output: Tip = Left Signal, Ring =
Right Signal, Sleeve = Ground ➋ Battery Indicators. These
two LEDs indicate battery health. With a new battery at full
power, only the green LED will illuminate. When battery power
drops below 7.3V, both the green and red LEDs will illuminate.
When 6.5V or less remain, only the red LED will illuminate and
the battery should be replaced. Note: When using the DC power
supply, the green LED will always illuminate. ➌ Volume Control.
Adjusts the level of the headphone output. ➍ Pan Control. In
Stereo Mode: Adjusts the balance between the left and right
channels.In Mono-Mix Mode: Adjusts the volume ratio between
the left and right channels. ➎ Mode Switch. In Stereo Mode:
HP2 headphone The HP2 outputs the left input to the left headphone, and the
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right input to the right headphone. In Mono-Mix Mode: Left
and right inputs are mixed and output to both headphones.
The "pan" control will adjust the volume ratio between the
channels.
Rear Panel Connections and Controls
➊ Power Switch. Switches the HP2 on or off. ➋ DC Input Jack.
Allows connection of the DC power supply. When a battery is
installed in the unit, it is switched off as soon as the external
power supply is connected. When the power supply is removed
the unit will again run on battery power. ➌ Input Connector.
Allows connection of the 5-pin, mini XLR end of the supplied
input cable. The opposite end of the input cable provides two
female XLR jacks to connect to a source.
Operation Modes:
Stereo Operation
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When connected to a stereo source, engage Stereo Mode. This
will send the Left and Right input signals to their corresponding
headphone output channels. While Stereo Mode is active, the
pan control will adjust the stereo balance.
Mono Operation
When connecting to a mono source, you can connect to either
the Left or the Right input. Engage the mono switch and turn
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Band Mix (L)
Band Mix (R)
Band Mix (R)
Band Mix 1
Band Mix 1
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Band Mix (L)
Band Mix 1