HiFiMAN Jade II, User Manual

Page 1: ...Electrostatic Headphone System User Guide ...

Page 2: ...us voltage within the product s enclosure may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Important operating and maintenance instructions in this user guide Warning To avoid fire or shock hazard this product should not be exposed to rain or other moisture To completely cut off the power the electrical plug should be unplugged RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING 01 ...

Page 3: ...uch 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 air vents should not be obstructed with papers tablecloth curtains or any other items Open flames such as candles should not be placed on or near the amplifier Highly flammable liquids should not be dropped or sprayed on the ampli...

Page 4: ...hydroxide or any other corrosive substances Do not treat the headphone violently as this may cause permanent damage to the internal structure and invalidate the warranty If the headphone should get wet do not use a heat gun or hairdryer on the product as this could permanently damage the headphone s diaphragm Allow to dry naturally in a warm but dry environment such as an airing cupboard Do not us...

Page 5: ...refully After reading please retain for reference in the future Please be advised that illustrations may be different from the real system for the purpose of explanation Technical Data Features Notes for Operation Functions Initial Setup Basic Connection Basic Operation Limited Warranty and Customer Service 5 6 8 9 11 12 15 16 Table of Contents 04 ...

Page 6: ...1pc 4 5 Warranty Card User Guide 1pc Accessories Specifications Electrostatic Amplifier 1pc Technical Data Headphone Frequency Response 7Hz 90kHz Bias Voltage 550V 650V Weight 365g 12 9oz Amplifier Weight 6 5kg 14 3lb Dimensions 276 x 270 x 116mm 10 9 x 10 6 x 4 6 3 05 ...

Page 7: ...ne A single crystal copper wire with gold plated plug for lossless signal transmission Nanometer thick dust cover helps prevent dust and other pollutants settling and avoiding ensuing distortion caused by electrostatic dust Housing from ABS and a steel frame composed of a stainless steel honeycomb mesh for the anode casing The Honeycomb mesh can protect the headphone from airflow vibrations assuri...

Page 8: ...e power supply using an independent power supply regulator PCB layout optimization to reduce interference hum and allow for a more transparent sound Made of aviation grade aluminum alloy the advanced industrial design is from the HIFIMAN US design team in Boston XLR balanced audio input and RCA source input ports Equipped with two headphone output ports A 21 level volume control to allow for preci...

Page 9: ...r alternating current AC 115V 60Hz on the panel corresponds to local mains voltage If not the power supply should be turned off and the power cable should be disconnected adjust the voltage selector with a flat head screwdriver Make sure the power supply corresponds to the local mains voltage before reconnecting Voltage Selector Move leftward to 115V range 100V 120V Move rightward to 230V range 22...

Page 10: ...09 Functions Front Panel BAL RCA POWER Power Indicator LED Power Volume Indicator Headphone Output Socket Input Selector Switch ...

Page 11: ...RIC SHOCK CAUTION SELECT POWER VOLTAGE BEFORE CONNECT THE POWER CORD RCA IN BALANCED IN VOLTAGE SELECTOR ELECTROSTATIC AMPLIFIER AC INPUT FUSE T1 6A250V 110V T1 0A250V 220V Balanced Input RCA Input Voltage Selector Move leftward to 230V Move rightward to 115V ...

Page 12: ...11 Initial Setup Open the 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 Preparatory Work ...

Page 13: ...efore connecting to power socket CAUTION DO NOT OPEN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION SELECT POWER VOLTAGE BEFORE CONNECT THE POWER CORD RCA IN BALANCED IN VOLTAGE SELECTOR ELECTROSTATIC AMPLIFIER AC INPUT FUSE T1 6A250V 110V T1 0A250V 220V Power Socket R CH RCA Input Port L CH RCA Input Port R CH Balanced Input Port L CH Balanced Input Port ...

Page 14: ...c Connection 13 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 ...

Page 15: ...t the connected input signal using the INPUT selector switch beside the input connector Turn the volume potentiometer clockwise to set optimal volume level Output sound level can be read from indicators around the knob Press the switch to select the Balanced Input source Press the switch again the switch will reset to select the RCA Input source Initial Use Balanced Input and AUX Input BAL and RCA...

Page 16: ...y or fully Check the power plug has been inserted into the socket properly and fully Power indicator is on but there is no sound Headphone cable not properly or fully inserted Input cable not properly or fully inserted Incorrect input selection Correct the input cable connection Correct the headphone cable connection Set the input selector switch correctly Slowly increase the volume output with th...

Page 17: ...provides one year warranty on the Jade II Electrostatic Headphone System For further support and service if needed please contact HIFIMAN at customerservice hifiman com Limited Warranty and Customer Service 16 ...

Page 18: ...Customer Service Tel 1 201 443 4626 E mail customerservice HIFIMAN com Website www hifiman com ...