Sennheiser HDVD 800, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...HDVD 800 Pure audio in perfection Instruction manual ...

Page 2: ...7 Connecting the headphone amplifier to audio sources 7 Using the headphone amplifier as a high quality computer sound card 10 Connecting the headphone amplifier to the mains 11 Using the HDVD 800 12 Switching the HDVD 800 on off 12 Connecting headphones 12 Selecting an audio source 13 Adjusting the signal level of the RCA input 14 Adjusting the volume 14 Cleaning and maintaining the HDVD 800 15 I...

Page 3: ...enience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storm...

Page 4: ...ume levels for long periods of time to prevent hearing damage 왘 Keep the product accessories and packaging parts out of reach of chil dren and pets to prevent accidents and choking hazards Preventing damage to the product and malfunctions 왘 If the product was moved from a cold environment to a warm one allow the product to stand for approx half an hour before using it Intended use Liability The HD...

Page 5: ...between the connected audio sources The headphone amplifier and the Sennheiser HD 800 HD 700 and HD 650 high end headphones are optimally matched with regard to technology design and performance characteristics and fulfil the demands of the most discerning audiophile Features Symmetrical signal processing with exact signal transmission over the entire frequency spectrum and extremely low harmonic ...

Page 6: ...afety guide 1 CD ROM with driver for Microsoft Windows and a detailed instruction manual as PDF Mains cable A list of accessories can be found on the HDVD 800 product page at www sennheiser com For information on suppliers contact your local Sennheiser partner www sennheiser com Sales Partner Quick Guide SafetyGuide Manual ...

Page 7: ...cket unbalanced 4 Input selection LED 5 Input selection rotary switch 6 Volume control 1 3 4 6 2 5 Analog Digital 8 XLR 3 input socket balanced BAL L R 9 Input attenuation rotary switch GAIN for RCA input 0 RCA input socket unbalanced UNBAL L R A XLR 3 output socket balanced BAL L R B USB socket type B C S PDIF input optical OPT D S PDIF input coaxial COAX E XLR 3 input socket for AES EBU 8 7 A C ...

Page 8: ... your audio source and if necessary a suitable adapter Please observe the maximum rec ommended cable length L max 왘 Proceed as described in the corresponding chapter CAUTION Risk of staining of furniture surfaces Varnish or furniture polish may degrade the feet of the product which could stain your furniture 왘 Do not place the product on delicate surfaces if necessary use a non slip pad under the ...

Page 9: ...ty of the audio source digital AES EBU Connection cable balanced XLR 3 cable 110 Connection possibility of the audio source digital coaxial Connection cable coaxial cable 75 Connection possibility of the audio source digital optical Connection cable optical cable A B C ...

Page 10: ...e driver from the enclosed CD ROM For an Apple OS X operating system from version 10 6 4 onwards you do not have to install the driver The HDVD 800 is automatically recognized 왘 Select Installer or run the setup exe file on the enclosed CD ROM 왘 Follow the instructions of the install program Connection possibility of the audio source analog balanced XLR 3 Connection cable 2 balanced XLR 3 cables D...

Page 11: ...unbalanced RCA Connection cable Stereo audio cable with 2 RCA plugs on each end Using the headphone amplifier as a high quality computer sound card You can use the HDVD 800 as a high quality computer sound card in order to achieve a higher volume level and a better precision in audio reproduction F ...

Page 12: ...ns socket and a wall socket To disconnect the headphone amplifier from the mains 왘 Unplug the mains cable from the wall socket CAUTION Danger of damage to the product If you use an unsuitable power supply this can cause damage to the product 왘 Use a suitable mains cable to connect the product to the mains 100 to 240 V AC 50 or 60 Hz ...

Page 13: ...VD 800 features 2 balanced XLR 4 sockets and 2 unbalanced 6 35 mm jack sockets for connecting up to 4 headphones We recommend using high impedance headphones for an optimal listening experience 왘 Connect one or several pairs of headphones WARNING Hearing damage due to high volumes Listening at high volume levels for long periods can lead to perma nent hearing defects 왘 Set the volume to a low leve...

Page 14: ...ferent pieces of music on different CDs can have widely varying signal levels In the case where you switch to a higher level signal source from a lower one without first reducing the volume level this can lead to high volume levels in the headphones and could damage your hearing 왘 Set the volume on the headphone amplifier to a low level see page 14 before switching to a different audio source Swit...

Page 15: ...he headphone amplifier you can use the input attenuation rotary switch GAIN to adjust the signal level of the RCA input 왘 Turn the input attenuation rotary switch GAIN towards the sign if the signal is too low or sign if the signal is overmodulated Adjusting the volume 왘 Use the volume control to adjust the volume ...

Page 16: ...ossible cause Solution Page No sound The input selection rotary switch is between two positions Set the input selection rotary switch to one of the two inputs 13 No sound when connected to a computer A different output device is selected the driver is not installed In the operating system select the HDVD 800 as the output device install an additional driver for Microsoft Windows 9 No sound when th...

Page 17: ...00 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption nom 9 W 2x 300 headphones connected to the XLR 4 outputs max 18 W 2x 16 headphones connected to the 6 35 mm jack outputs Analog input XLR 3 Max input voltage 18 dBV Impedance 20 k Analog input RCA Max input voltage 20 dBV with minimum gain Impedance 10 k Digital inputs S PDIF coaxial optical AES EBU XLR 3 Supported sampling rates 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz ...

Page 18: ... any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Sennheiser electronic Corp may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment Trademarks Sennheiser is a registered trademark of Sennheiser electronic GmbH Co KG Other ...

Page 19: ...Sennheiser electronic GmbH Co KG Am Labor 1 30900 Wedemark Germany www sennheiser com Publ 09 12 549747 A01 ...