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- Page 1 HDV 820 Model: HDV 820 Digital headphone amplifier Instruction manual HDV 820 | 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Product overview ................. 8 Overview of the front panel ............8 Overview of the rear panel .............. 8 Putting the HDV 820 into operation ..........9 Setting up the headphone amplifier ..........9 Connecting the headphone amplifier to audio sources ....9 Using the headphone amplifier connected to a Mac/PC ... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
AC receptacle. 17. The plug of the power supply cord and the AC receptacle shall remain readily accessible. 18. Use the product only at altitudes up to 6562 ft/2000 m above mean sea level. HDV 820 | 3... - Page 4 Protect your hearing from high volume levels. Permanent hearing damage may occur when headphones are used at high volume levels for long periods of time. Headphones of the Sennheiser brand sound exceptionally good even at low and medium volume levels.
- Page 5 USB specifications. Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH does not accept liability for damage arising from misuse or improper use of the product and its attachments/accessories. Before putting the product into operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations. HDV 820 | 5...
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Page 6: The Hdv 820 Headphone Amplifier
The HDV 820 headphone amplifier The HDV 820 headphone amplifier The HDV 820 headphone amplifier is the result of our many years of audio expertise and the perfect complement to high-end audiophile headphones of the Sennheiser brand for the ultimate in sound qual- ity and performance. -
Page 7: Package Contents
(depending on region; EU, UK, US, CN, KR) Quick guide Quick guide Safety guide Safety guide Microfiber cloth A list of accessories can be found on the HDV 820 product page at www.sennheiser-hearing.com. Contact your local Sonova Consumer Hearing partner: www.sennheiser-hearing.com/ service-support HDV 820 | 7... -
Page 8: Product Overview
Input gain rotary switch coaxial (COAX) (–GAIN+) for RCA input USB input, RCA input socket, type B (USB) unbalanced (UNBAL L, R) XLR-3 output socket, balanced (BAL R, L) IEC mains socket ~100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 8 | HDV 820... -
Page 9: Putting The Hdv 820 Into Operation
Putting the HDV 820 into operation Putting the HDV 820 into operation Setting up the headphone amplifier CAUTION Risk of staining of furniture surfaces! Varnish or furniture polish may degrade the feet of the product, which could stain your furniture. - Page 10 Putting the HDV 820 into operation Connection possibility of the audio source: digital, USB connection UNBAL COAX - GAIN + ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN ANALOG OUT Connection cable: USB 2.0 certified cable with type B connector for connection to the headphone amplifier ▷...
- Page 11 Putting the HDV 820 into operation Connection possibility of the audio source: digital, coaxial connection COAX UNBAL COAX - GAIN + ANALOG IN DIGITAL IN ANALOG OUT Connection cable: coaxial cable (75 Ω) Connection possibility of the audio source: digital,...
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Page 12: Using The Headphone Amplifier Connected To A Mac/Pc
Using the headphone amplifier connected to a Mac/PC You can connect the HDV 820 via USB (see page 10) directly to your Mac or PC and use it as an audio output device. Depending on the driver and settings used, high-resolution music files can be repro- duced via the high-quality DAC (digital-to-analog converter) of the HDV 820. - Page 13 Microsoft Windows operating system If you use a Microsoft Windows operating system, you have to install USB Audio drivers that come with the “HDV 820 USB Audio Software Package”. After installation of the drivers, the HDV 820 is recognized automatically.
- Page 14 32 bits/up to 384 kHz or DSD files), you require an ASIO driver and special third- party software, which transmits the music file natively from the player software to the DAC of the HDV 820 (see page 12). 14 | HDV 820...
- Page 15 Putting the HDV 820 into operation Example: Microsoft Windows 10 To install the “HDV 820 USB Audio Software Package” and to set the HDV 820 as the default audio output device: ▷ Install the “HDV 820 USB Audio Software Package”. The software package can be downloaded from the Internet at www.sennheiser-hearing.com/download or be obtained from...
- Page 16 Putting the HDV 820 into operation Using the Sennheiser Control Panel The Control Panel allows you to configure the HDV 820 for the repro- duction of high-resolution music files and to monitor the current operating state. Control Panel view Display/Setting option USB Audio device Currently connected and used device.
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Page 17: Connecting The Headphone Amplifier To A Power Amplifier Or To Active Loudspeakers
Putting the HDV 820 into operation Connecting the headphone amplifier to a power amplifier or to active loudspeakers You can use the headphone amplifier as a preamplifier and connect it to a power amplifier or to active loudspeakers using analog XLR-3 Volume cables. -
Page 18: Connecting The Headphone Amplifier To The Power Supply System
Putting the HDV 820 into operation Connecting the headphone amplifier to the power supply system CAUTION Danger of damage to the product! If you connect to an unsuitable power supply, the product can be damaged. ▷ Use a suitable power cable (supplied) to connect the product to the power supply system (100 to 240 V AC, 50 or 60 Hz). -
Page 19: Using The Hdv 820
To switch the HDV 820 off after use: ▷ Press the on/off button. The headphone amplifier and all LEDs go off. To completely disconnect the HDV 820 from the power supply sys- tem: ▷ Unplug the power plug from the wall socket,... -
Page 20: Connecting Headphones
Using the HDV 820 Connecting headphones The HDV 820 features a total of 4 headphone sockets for dynamic headphones: • 1 unbalanced XLR-3/¼" (6.35 mm) jack combo socket • 1 balanced XLR-4 socket • 2 balanced 4.4 mm jack sockets The volume setting and the settings of the audio source apply to all headphones. -
Page 21: Selecting The Audio Source
Using the HDV 820 Selecting the audio source WARNING Danger of hearing damage! Before switching to a different audio source, first set the volume on the headphone amplifier to a low level. Different audio sources and different listening material (e.g. different pieces of music on different CDs/sound carriers) can have widely varying signal levels. -
Page 22: Adjusting The Signal Level Of The Rca Input (Unbal)
Using the HDV 820 Adjusting the signal level of the RCA input (UNBAL) In order to optimally set the gain of the headphone amplifier, you can use the input gain rotary switch to adjust the signal level of the RCA input (UNBAL). -
Page 23: Cleaning And Maintaining The Hdv 820
Hearing partner. The program is available for Windows and Mac operating systems. ▷ Make sure that the HDV 820 is connected to your Mac or PC via USB and that it is switched on. ▷ From Windows or MacOS, start the “Sennheiser HDV 820 Updater”... -
Page 24: If A Problem Occurs
If a problem occurs that is not listed in the above table or if the prob- lem cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, please contact your Sonova Consumer Hearing partner for assistance. To find a partner in your country, search at www.sennheiser-hear- ing.com/service-support. 24 | HDV 820... -
Page 25: Specifications
Analog input BAL (XLR-3) Pin assignment 1: GND 2: + 3: − Max. input level 18 dBV Input impedance 20 kΩ Analog input UNBAL (RCA) Max. input level 20 dBV (with minimum amplification GAIN) Input resistance 10 kΩ HDV 820 | 25... - Page 26 16 Ω Headphone output (XLR-4) Pin assignment 0: Chassis 1: L+ 2: L− 3: R+ 4: R− Impedance min. 16 Ω Headphone output (jack socket, 4.4 mm) Pin assignment L– R– Impedance min. 16 Ω 26 | HDV 820...
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Page 27: Manufacturer Declarations
• ErP Directive (2009/125/EC) • Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) • RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) The declaration is available at www.sennheiser-hearing.com/download. UK declaration of conformity • EMC Regulations (2016) • The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (2019) •... - Page 28 Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany www.sennheiser-hearing.com Publ. 01/23, 596659/A01...
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