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SHANGRI-LA Electrostatic Headphone System User Guide...
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SHANGRI-LA 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, vacuum tubes and air vents should not be obstruct- ed with papers, tablecloth, curtains or any other items.
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SHANGRI-LA Safety Cautions • In case of electrical storms please remove the plug from the power socket. • To avoid risk of electric shock and to protect the diaphragm from being damaged, nothing should be inserted into the grill on the headphone.
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Safety Cautions • In the following situations, please disconnect the power supply from the amplifier and contact HIFIMAN customer service: A. The power cable or plug is damaged. B. The amplifier has fallen on ground or liquid has spilled into or on the equipment.
SHANGRI-LA Table of Contents Thank you for your purchase of the SHANGRI-LA Electrostatic Headphone System. To ensure the correct operation, please read the operating instructions carefully. After reading, please retain for reference in the future. ……………………………… Basic Operation …………………………...……. Technical Data Features ………………………………………...
SHANGRI-LA Features SHANGRI-LA Electrostatic Headphone • Nano-particle coated sub-micrometer thickness diaphragm provides unsurpassed high frequency response. • 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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• Made of aviation grade aluminum alloy, the advanced industrial design was inspired by the landing strip of an aircraft carrier and carried out by the HIFIMAN US design team in Boston. • Tempered glass top panel •...
SHANGRI-LA Notes for Operation AC Fuse Do not open the panels to repair the fuse. Please contact your distributor or HIFIMAN customer service if any malfunction occurs. Caution Front and rear panels should be wiped clean with a dry soft cloth.
SHANGRI-LA Functions Rear Panel Balanced Input ( R ) Balanced Input ( L ) VOLTAGE SELECTOR 300B adjustment BALANCED IN MODEL: SHANGRI-LA AMPLIFIER POWER SOURCE:115/230V~50Hz/60Hz AC IN~ POWER CONSUMPTION:280W CAUTION AUX IN PRODUCT OF CHINA CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN SERIAL NO: HM16120001...
SHANGRI-LA Initial Setup Preparatory Work • Open the main 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. • Open the small box, remove the vacuum tubes, headphone stand, headphone (separately packed) and tube guard protector carefully.
SHANGRI-LA Initial Setup Installation of Tube Guard Protector Gently insert the connection pins of the tube guard protector into the two holes on the two sides of the panel. See graphics below. Tube Guard Protector Top Panel...
Connection to Audio Input Source and Power Source Connection to All Audio Input Sources R/CH Balanced Input Port R/CH Balanced Input Port Balanced Audio Outputs VOLTAGE SELECTOR 300B adjustment BALANCED IN MODEL: SHANGRI-LA AMPLIFIER POWER SOURCE:115/230V~50Hz/60Hz AC IN~ POWER CONSUMPTION:280W CAUTION AUX IN PRODUCT OF CHINA CAUTION:...
SHANGRI-LA 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)
SHANGRI-LA Basic Operation Intial 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.
SHANGRI-LA The Bias Adjustment Before the Bias Adjustment Please replace the old vacuum tubes regularly to ensure optimum audio quality. Adjust the bias of the amplifier after each replacement. • Equipment required: 300B Adjustment Window 1. Multimeter 2. Flat-head screwdriver 3.
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Replace the cover plate for the adjusting panel and affix with screws. Turn the amplifier back on and enjoy the music you love. * Should you find anything unusual or are not able to replace/adjust the 300B tubes, please contact your local distributor or HIFIMAN customer service.
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...
HIFIMAN SHANGRI-LA will not be offered for sale online. Upon purchase, a HIFIMAN representative will help to install and setup SHANGRI-LA on-site within continental North America, Europe and Asia Pacific region. For further...
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SHANGRI-LA Correct disposing of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and symbol of the “crossed-out wheeled bin” The crossed-out wheeled bin on WEEE means that you are obliged by law to dispose of this equipment separately from the unsorted municipal waste collection system.
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Customer Service Tel: +1 201-443-4626 E-mail: customerservice@HIFIMAN.com Website:www.hifiman.com...
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