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OWNER'S
MANUAL
Nighthawk
Headphone Amplifier
NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual
carefully as it will inform you of the product specifications, proper
installation and correct operating procedures for your unit. Also included
in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new
Audio Electronics product.
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Page 1: Headphone Amplifier
OWNER’S MANUAL Nighthawk Headphone Amplifier NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual carefully as it will inform you of the product specifications, proper installation and correct operating procedures for your unit. Also included in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ......................2 Welcome Thank You ............................4 Specifications Basic Speficiations ..........................5 Features Product Features ..........................6 Controls and Displays Front Panel ............................7 Rear Panel ............................8 Installation Unpacking ............................9 Warranty Card............................9 Placement ............................ -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
If water or any metal object (such as a paper clip, coin, or staple) accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and contact Cary Audio Design for further instructions. HEAT: Position the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that produce heat. - Page 4 (preferably unplugging them from the AC power source). Many audio components feature automatic turn-on circuits that may activate during an installation, potentially causing damage to electronic components and/or speakers. This type of damage is not covered by product warranties, and Cary Audio specifically disclaims responsibility for any such damage.
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Page 5: Welcome
Through Audio Electronics, Cary Audio’s subsidiary originally created in 1993 and now re-launched, a new segment of music lovers is about to be wowed. While Cary Audio has an established reputation with the seasoned audiophile, Audio Electronics is positioned to reach a new generation of music fans with a smaller, sleeker design suited for the urban environment. -
Page 6: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS The following section describes the Nighthawk’s basic specifications. The specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. BASIC SPECIFICATIONS ..............................Input Impedance 50K ohms ..............................Gain 20dB ..............................Frequency Response 5Hz to 35 kHz (-1dB) ..............................Signal to Noise Ratio >90dB at 0dB gain... -
Page 7: Features
PRODUCT FEATURES The new Nighthawk solid-state headphone amplifier from Audio Electronics by Cary Audio is an all- new design, featuring top quality parts mounted on a heavy gauge fiberglass circuit board. A power transformer, rated at three times what is required for the amplifier’s design, feeds a fully regulated discrete power supply for the best sound quality. -
Page 8: Controls And Displays
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS FRONT PANEL POWER Press once to turn the power ON. The power indicator will blink for five (5) seconds and then stay on at which point the unit is ready to operate. Press again to turn the power OFF. HEADPHONES ... -
Page 9: Rear Panel
CAUTION: Connecting the RCA output of the Nighthawk Amplifier directly to a power amplifier’s input may result in damage to the power amplifier and/or connected speakers. AC POWER ... -
Page 10: Installation
In general, the location of your new Nighthawk Headphone Amplifier is not critical. Certain precautions must be taken to ensure optimum performance. Avoid extremely hot locations such as near radiator or other heating units. Keep the top of the Nighthawk clear of books, paper or other equipment to protect against overheating. -
Page 11: Operation
Nighthawk Headphone amplifier whereby causing damage to it and/or any connected headphones. MULTIPLE SOURCES There are a couple of ways to connect the Audio Electronics Nighthawk Headphone Amplifier for listening to multiple sources. ... - Page 12 The Nighthawk Headphone Amplifier is designed with a single pair of FIXED line level RCA outputs. The purpose of this fixed output is to send the signal of the Nighthawk Headphone Amplifier to either a preamplifier or an integrated amplifier. It is NOT intended to be connected to the input of a power amplifier.
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Page 13: Diagrams
DIAGRAMS Single Source with Preamplifier Configuration. (FIGURE 1) Single Source with Receiver or Integrated Amplifier Configuration. (FIGURE 2) - Page 14 DIAGRAMS Multiple Sources with Preamplifier Configuration. (FIGURE 3) Multiple Sources with DAC or Source Selector Configuration. (FIGURE 4)
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Page 15: Service And Care
SERVICE AND CARE CARE AND CLEANING The cabinet housing and front panel of the Nighthawk may be cleaned with a soft cloth and Windex or a window cleaner. The frequency of cleaning will be governed by how many hours the Nighthawk is operated and by operating environment cleanliness. -
Page 16: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY Audio Electronics Warrants to the Original Purchaser for the Following Audio Electronics Products for the Periods Indicated: 1. Power Amplifiers, Integrated Amplifiers, Preamplifiers, and Digital to Analog Convertors (DAC) have a one (1) year parts and labor warranty from the date of the original purchase from Audio Electronics. - Page 17 LIMITED WARRANTY What Will We Pay For? We will pay for all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty. Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty. How Can You Get Service? In the event that the owner needs to return the unit to Audio Electronics for service or repair of a possible defect, he must follow the following steps: 1.
- Page 18 LIMITED WARRANTY How State Law Relates to the Warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
- Page 19 AUDIO ELECTRONICS 1020 Goodworth Drive, Apex, NC 27539 phone 919-355-0010 fax 919-355-0013 www.caryaudio.com...
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