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USER INSTRUCTIONS V100A Reference CLASS A MONO BLOCK POWER AMPLIFIER...
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POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD! This product uses high voltage. There are no operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Observe all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Use only a grounded outlet. Do not install or use this product near water or in wet environ- ment.
These attentions will permit to reach utmost listening pleasure with live performance satisfaction. Used in conjunction with highest quality components - both V100A at their best with the VP100 the recorded musical emotion will be played back to you.
Its transparency and its dynamic are set for beyond common levels, and will al- Reference low you to drive any loudspeaker. V100A ’s multiple self-inductances filtered power-supplies will permit to obtain an exceptional signal-to-noise ratio.
II. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before operating your VENTURE AUDIO appliance, please read all instructions and cautions carefully and completely. Always disconnect your entire system from AC mains before connecting or disconnecting ant cables, or when cleaning any components. Always use a three-conductor AC mains power cord which includes an earth ground connection must be used.
• A main power cord • This user manual. • We advise to use the V100A preamplifier. We will refer to this preamplifier RC5 remote control in this manual, mainly concerning the power blocks Stand-By mode. 2. Positioning Reference Your V100A amplifier must be installed in a place about 20 cm away from the other appliance.
Description of appliance elements 1. Front Panel ON (green)/STAND-BY (red)/OFF LED 2. Rear Panel (2) (3) (1) BNC output for stand-by mode (2) Stand-by mode selector auto or manual (3) BNC input for stand-by mode (4) Input selector XLR (balanced) Or RCA (unbalanced) (10) Speaker mono output (10)
BNC output of this same block to the BNC input of the other channel amplifier. Your stand-by mode can now be activated. It is advised not to switch off the V100A from its maximum musical quality. However, if you are meant to keep away for a long time (as for holidays), or in the case of any storm risk, it is considered safe to switch the appliance off, with the rest of your Hi-Fi elements.
VENTURE AUDIO appliances are designed to operate in a perfect reliable and du- rable condition. This operation can however be influenced by external events. Reference Some of them will require the action of the inner V100A security sys- tem. This security system aims at protect the appliance from any over-voltage, for in- stance, as they also act to protect the whole Hi-Fi elements under the amplifier «...
4. C LEANING Reference V100A amplifier was designed to operate perfectly with no specific set- ting 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.
VII. Warranty 1. Duration VENTURE AUDIO products are warranted to be free of defects if used under nor- mal conditions for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. 2. 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 ac- cordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual, abused or misused, dam- aged by accident or neglect or in being transported, or if the defect is due to the...
(sound laid back). Is there any specific order to switch my Hi-Fi elements on? Absolutely. While it is not specific to VENTURE products. Always switch on the source elements first: they sometimes emit a spark at switch on, and this must not be amplified and pushed to the speakers.
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2. Check that your mains cable is connected to a wall-outlet (AC ali- mented) 3. Check that your mains cable is connected to the V100A 4. Check that your appliance voltage is compliant with your domestic one 5. Check that the rear switch is set to ON 6.
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What are the security system-call causes ? See security chapter for more explanations. Cause Exter- fuse Over-tension (mains provider) DC offset input Appliance internal failure Shortcut on speakers Output overload Thermal runaway Secu- Comment / solution rity tern system fuse Rare.