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  • Page 1 PA-One...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    this equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth. CAUTION! In opening space. The ventilation should not be impeded RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK by covering the ventilation openings with items such as DO NOT OPEN...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION …………………………………………………………Inside Front Cover SETUP ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……1 CAUTION ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1 TECHNICAL FEATURES ……………………………………………………………………………………………...1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS …………………………………………………………………….………… 2 USER GUIDE ……………………………………………………………………………….…………………….….… 3 FURTHER INFORMATION …………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 USING THE USB SOURCE …………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS…………………………………………………………………… 6 SPECIFICATIONS …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12...
  • Page 4: Setup

    It takes 30 seconds or longer to warm up before you can use it. This PA-One is able to drive both high and low impedance headphones. ‘High impedance’ means 100ohms and above; ‘low impedance’...
  • Page 5: Controls And Connections

    CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS Line Button/LED Balance Button/LED Digital Button/LED Balance Control Volume Control Headphone Outputs Impedance Selection Switch Digital Source Indicators Mains Fuseholder Balance Input Line Input Pre Output Digital Inputs Mains Input Mains Switch...
  • Page 6: User Guide

    INTRODUCTION The QUAD PA-One is designed for the music lover. We make no exaggerated performance claims and are content to let the results speak for themselves. Thank you for purchasing this QUAD equipment. We hope that it will bring you many years of listening pleasure, and that, like its illustrious predecessor, it will be a treasured possession for you and for future generations of music lovers.
  • Page 7: Further Information

    FURTHER INTRODUCTION Burn In New Equipment Burn in is very important. Valve components work at high voltage and temperature and when new they should spend an extended period at those temperatures to bed in. We recommend you burn in the amplifier for at least four or preferably twelve hours before you first using it.
  • Page 8: Using The Usb Source

    USING THE USB SOURCE With the increased popularity of computers as source, this PA-One USB D/A converter allows consumers to enjoy listening to digital music sources from a computer (Windows or Mac) via USB connection. This product is USB 1.1 and 2.0 compliant.
  • Page 9: Software Installation Instructions

    SOFTWARE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Setup of operating system 1. Mac OS X 2. Windows 8 / 7/ Vista / XP 3. Recommendations All operating systems Please note that your screen display may vary depending on the operating system. System requirements: Intel Core 2 @ 1.6GHz or similar AMD processor 1GB RAM USB 2.0 Interface Microsoft Windows Vista 32/64 Bit incl.
  • Page 10 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Mac OS X Installation from 10.6.4 Select device QUAD USB 2.0 Audio Out. Check by using this device for sound output. Set your desired sample rate and bit resolution at format.
  • Page 11 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP / Installation You have to install the driver before using the USB device for the first time. Put the installation CD into the CD/DVD/ drive of your computer. Setup will start automatically. If not, please follow these steps: Click on Start>Computer.
  • Page 12 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Step 3 - Connect your QUAD PA-One Step 4 - Click "next" to finish the installation Step 5 - Close the installation...
  • Page 13 To confirm connection of the QUAD PA-One to the PC, double click on the tab. If this window appears then the connection has been established between the QUAD PA-One and the PC, the Device is now ready to use. If this window appears then the connection has not been established, please reconnect the QUAD PA-One.
  • Page 14 After successful installation of the driver please connect the USB Audio device to a free USB port. Do not use a USB-hub! Close all other USB applications if you want to listen to music with your computer. The QUAD Audio Driver replaces the internal soundcard of your computer.
  • Page 15: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Input Impedance 50kΩ Output Power 500mW @ 32Ω Output Impedance 32Ω~300Ω Input Sensitivity 300mV (500mW @ 32Ω) Frequency Response 15Hz~30kHz (+0.5dB,-0.5dB) Distortion 0.5% @ 1kHz Channel Balance ±0.5dB S/N Ratio (ref. 500mW) 105dB (IHF-A) Stability Measurements made with 230V supply Inputs 1xBalanced input,1xRAC input,1xCocial input,1xOptical input,1xUSB input Outputs...
  • Page 16 IAG House, 13/14 Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7DL, UK Tel: +44(0)1480 452561 Fax: +44(0)1480 413403 http://www.quad-hifi.co.uk IAG reserves the right to alter the design and specifications without notice. All rights reserved © IAG Group Ltd. Quad is a member of the International Audio Group. Code: QH14-MNL002a...

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