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HIGH END LINE
PREAMPLIFIER
VENTURE bvba
Hanendreef 23 – 2930 Brasschaat – Belgium
Tel : +32-36530732
Fax : +32-36531349
Email :
info@ventureaudio.com
Website : www.venture-audio.com

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  • Page 1 USER INSTRUCTIONS HIGH END LINE PREAMPLIFIER VENTURE bvba Hanendreef 23 – 2930 Brasschaat – Belgium Tel : +32-36530732 Fax : +32-36531349 Email : info@ventureaudio.com Website : www.venture-audio.com...
  • Page 2 USER’S INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD! This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FOREWORD... 4 CONGRATULATIONS! ... 4 VP100L ... 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 5 III. OVERVIEW... 6 ... E NPACKING ... E OSITIONING IV. DESCRIPTION OF APPLIANCE ELEMENTS ... 7 ... E RONT PANEL ... E EAR PANEL ... E EMOTE ONTROL ...
  • Page 4: Foreword

    VP100L VP100L’s design is based on a Solid State Single Ended Type offering 4 single ended inputs (RCA) and 4 balanced (XLR) inputs. Its commuted resistors and its fully Single-End discrete buffer allow obtaining a real and more natural restitution through a transparence and dynamic never reached before.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    USER’S INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before operating your VENTURE appliance, please read all instructions and cautions carefully and completely. ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any component. ALWAYS use a three-conductor AC mains power cord which includes an earth ground connection.
  • Page 6: Overview

    This user manual. POSITIONING The VP100L preamplifier must be installed in a place far from about 10cm from the other appliances. This will guarantee the best signal-to-noise ratio. In the same manner, please allow at least 50 cm between the power-supply unit and the preamplifier. The plugged cord is 1m long.
  • Page 7: Description Of Appliance Elements

    DESCRIPTION OF APPLIANCE ELEMENTS FRONT PANEL Selector knob to exit Set-up Preamplifier offset security LED (default off) Digital display Volume knob to access Set-up REAR PANEL (10) (9) (8) (6) (5) (4) (3) RIGHT CHANNEL RCA Right output XLR Right output RCA 1 Right Input XLR 2 Right Input RCA 3 Right Input...
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL Infrared LED emitter POWER SUPPLY UNIT (1) Switch on/off the digital display. (2) Mutes the sound or back to previous volume. (3) Selects inputs (-). (4) Lowers sound volume (-). (5) Sets the amplifiers in Stand-By mode (6) Wakes up the amplifiers (Stand-by off) (7) Selects inputs (+).
  • Page 9: Operation Instructions

    It is advised to put the VP100L on standby instead of switching off to fully and instantly benefit from its maximum musical quality. However, if meant to keep away for a long time (as for holidays for instance), or in the case of any storm risk, it is considered safe to switch the appliance off, with the rest of the Hi-Fi elements.
  • Page 10: Displays Descriptions

    USER’S INSTRUCTIONS DISPLAYS DESCRIPTIONS Standard display at start-up will show VP100 or VP100L accordingly After start-up, the display shows the volume (attenuation level) of - 66dB, and the first input RCA1 is activated. The volume can be adjusted through remote control or the Volume knob on the right, from –65dB (low volume) to 0dB (loud).
  • Page 11 USER’S INSTRUCTIONS To use this functionality, select ON then exit the set-up. The LEARN RC5 screen displays LEARN RC5 ERROR. Now press any key from ERROR the remote control. The operation is complete. The preamplifier displays back its welcome screen. Push lightly on the Selection knob to exit at any step from the [EXIT] set-up program.
  • Page 12: Security

    No fuse here, but a relay-based security system. CLEANING VP100L preamplifier was designed to operate perfectly with no specific setting or maintenance for a large number of years. In case of dust removal, plainly process using a clean dry rag. In case of a dirty mark, DO NOT use any detergent or solvent, but use a clean wet rag.
  • Page 13: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Type: Volume: Unbalanced Gain: Balanced Gain: Harmonic Distortion: Noise: Signal-to-Noise ratio: Offset: Max input level: Inputs: Output 1: XLR Output 2: RCA Inter-channel balance: Dimensions: Weight: USER’S INSTRUCTIONS Main section: Preamplifier -66dB to 0dB <0.01% / 600 Ohms / 2Volts <2.8µV (Typ.1,9µV) >...
  • Page 14: Warranty

    VII. WARRANTY DURATION VENTURE AUDIO products have limited warranty to be free of defects for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. CONDITIONS This warranty is subject to the following conditions and limitations. The warranty is void and inapplicable if the product has been used or handled other than in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual, abused or misused, damaged by accident or neglect or in being transported, or if the defect is due to the product being repaired or tampered with or modified by...
  • Page 15: Questions And Answers

    To switch on, please follow the reverse order. The heat sinks are very hot? Is it dangerous? VENTURE products aim at get the maximum from all internal components. The heat sinks are pushed to their optimum to guarantee a maximal class A operation, as it means excellence in musical quality.
  • Page 16 The appliance does not switch on. No sound comes out. What can I do? We can only provide some clues to help you check the main issues. Please check this list before contacting us. Check your house mains distribution Check that your mains cable is connected to a wall-outlet (AC alimented) Check that your mains cable is connected to the V100A+ power inlet Check that your equipments voltage are compliant with your domestic one Check that the rear switch is set to ON...
  • Page 17 What are the security system-call causes ? security chapter Cause External fuse Over-tension (mains provider) DC offset Appliance internal failure (internal DC Offset) How to diagnose the security system-call cause before plugging back all my Hi-Fi system? See above. Another question? Do not hesitate to contact us: we will provide you an accurate and custom answer.