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User's Manual HPA4 4-Channel HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER www.altoproaudio.com Version 2.0 February 2003 English...
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the recommended fuse type as indicated in this SAFETY RELATED SYMBOLS manual. Do not short-circuit the fuse holder. Before replacing the fuse, make sure that the product is CAUTION OFF and disconnected from the AC outlet. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Protective Ground This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to the pre-...
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HPA4 4-Channel Headphone Amplifier is the result of many hours of listening and tests involving common people, area experts, musicians and technicians.
Wiring Configuration b. In Line Connection 4.3 Rack Mounting 5. APPLICATION............................8 5.1 Use the HPA4 as a Headphone Amplifier 5.2 Use the HPA4 as Independent Power Amplifiers 5.3 The HPA4 in Studio Application 5.4 The HPA4 in Mono/Stereo Application 6.
The HPA4 4-Channel Headphone Amplifier provides Main Inputs on the rear panel and Direct In Input on the front panel to drive any or all of the 4 stereo headphone amplifiers, when using the Direct In Input, the Main Inputs signal will be interrupted automatically, the Main Outputs on the rear panel can be used to interlink any number of HPA4s for expanding.
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1. Direct In Input The Direct In Input is used to feed the external program sources into the main signal path, comparing to the Main Input on the rear panel, this input presents the priority character. 2. Input Gain Control This control sets the input signal level coming from Main In.
XLR Type alanced b. In Line Connection For these applications, the HPA4 4-Channel Headphone Amplifier provides XLR connectors and 1/4" TRS phone jack to easily interface with most professional audio devices. Follow the configuration examples below for your particular connection.
This is the basic application for HPA4 4-Channel Headphone Amplifier. While using the HPA4 as a Headphone Amplifier, please apply the program source to Main / Direct In Inputs, and connect the headphone cable to one of the appropriate outputs. Ensure the Balanced Control adjusted to the complete counter-clockwise position, and turn up the Input Gain control.
5.2 Use the HPA4 as Independent Power Amplifiers Instead of using the HPA4 as the Headphone Amplifier, in many particular circumstances, it can also be conducted as the independent power amplifiers, as for this kind of application, please turn the Balanced Control to complete clockwise.
5.4 The HPA4 in Mono / Stereo Application The HPA4 4-Channel Headphone Amplifier can be switched between the Mono and Stereo operational mode via Mode Switch control. Press the Mode Switch for Mono application, the Mono LED (8) lights up. In Mono application, the input two signals are combined together and the resulting mono signal routes to both the Left and Right Head- phone Out Outputs.
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO INPUT MAIN input X R and 1/4" jack Connectors Type HF filtered, servo balanced input Impedance 40 kOhms balanced, 20 kOhms unbalanced Max.input level +21 dBu balanced and unbalanced typ.40 dB, >55 dB @ 1kHz CMRR AUX IN and DIRECT IN input 1/4"...
7. WARRANTY 1. WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD To obtain Warranty Service, the buyer should first fill out and return the enclosed Warranty Registration Card within 10 days of the Purchase Date. All the information presented in this Warranty Registration Card gives the manufacturer a better understanding of the sales status, so as to purport a more effective and efficient after-sales warranty service.
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