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Electrostatic Headphone System User Guide...
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Safety Cautions WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Warning: Non-insulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
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Do not expose the product to chemicals such as pesticides, benzene, acids or alkaline. • This product should not be disassembled or refitted by anyone other than HIFIMAN. • To avoid fire, while the amplifier is working, air vents should not be obstructed with papers, tablecloth, curtains or any other items.
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Safety Cautions Headphone To avoid risk of electric shock and to protect the diaphragm from being damaged, nothing • should be inserted into the grill on the headphone. As with the amplifier, the headphone should be kept away from a high temperature environ- •...
Table of Contents Thank you for your purchase of the Jade II Electrostatic Headphone System. To ensure the correct operation, please read the operating instructions carefully. After reading, please retain for reference in the future. ……………………………… Technical Data Features ………………………………………...
Features Jade II Electrostatic Headphone • Nano-particle coated diaphragm providing an extreme high frequency response and an excellent musical reproduction ability. • The highly resolving audio and extremely high frequency range allows the sound- stage to be dramatically open and expansive compared to a traditional “moving coil”...
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• PCB layout optimization, to reduce interference hum and allow for a more transparent sound. • Made of aviation grade aluminum alloy, the advanced industrial design is from the HIFIMAN US design team in Boston. • XLR balanced audio input and RCA source input ports.
Notes for Operation Warning: Please read the following instructions before connecting this product to a power source for the first time. Power voltage might vary in different countries and areas. Please make sure the rated voltage ( for instance, alternating current AC 230V 50Hz or alternating current AC 115V 60Hz ) on the panel corresponds to local mains voltage.
Functions Front Panel Power Indicator LED Power POWER Volume Indicator Input Selector Switch Headphone Output Socket...
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Functions Rear Panel AC INPUT FUSE:T1.6A250V@110V T1.0A250V@220V VOLTAGE SELECTOR ELECTROSTATIC AMPLIFIER RCA IN BALANCED IN CAUTION: SELECT POWER VOLTAGE CAUTION BEFORE CONNECT THE DO NOT OPEN POWER CORD. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Voltage Selector RCA Input Move leftward to 230V Balanced Input Move rightward to 115V...
Initial Setup Preparatory Work Open the package box, remove the amplifier and power cable carefully. • • Put the device on a stable surface, then remove the protective film from the top panel.
Basic Connection Connection to Audio Input Source and Power Source AC INPUT FUSE:T1.6A250V@110V T1.0A250V@220V VOLTAGE SELECTOR ELECTROSTATIC AMPLIFIER RCA IN BALANCED IN CAUTION: SELECT POWER VOLTAGE CAUTION BEFORE CONNECT THE DO NOT OPEN POWER CORD. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK R/CH RCA Input Port R/CH Balanced Input Port Power Socket L/CH RCA Input Port...
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Basic Connection Two pairs of electrostatic headphones can be connected to the amplifier and operated at the same time. Insert 5-PIN headphone plug into output port of amplifier (point the plug to upward side)
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Basic Connection Initial Use When the "POWER" switch on the front panel is pushed on, the red LED on the front panel blinks for 30 seconds. When the LED lights up continuously, the unit is ready to operate. Plug the headphone into one of the sockets on the front panel. Select the connected input signal using the “INPUT”...
Are the connecting devices working properly? If the product is not operating properly, please check for the following problems. If you require assistance please contact the distributor from whom this product has been purchased or contact HIFIMAN customer service. page Possible Causes...
Limited Warranty and Customer Service HIFIMAN provides one year warranty on the Jade II Electrostatic Headphone System. For further support and service if needed, please contact HIFIMAN at customerservice@hifiman.com...
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Customer Service Tel: +1 201-443-4626 E-mail: customerservice@HIFIMAN.com Website:www.hifiman.com...