General notes General notes This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to other users, be sure that they also receive this manual.
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General notes Symbols and signal words This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual. Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
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General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. headphone amplifier...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for amplification and distribution of signals from audio devices and musical instruments to the connected headphones and audio devices. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating con‐ ditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
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Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit.
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Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis‐ tered electrician.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots. Do not place the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.
Features Features Excellent sound quality Flexible switch matrix Four servo-balanced stereo inputs, also suitable for mono operation Four signal outputs, each with line and headphone jack as well as individual volume con‐ trol Low-noise linear operational amplifiers for transparent sound with maximum headroom at high output level Integrated shielded double-regulated power supply Rackable 19"...
Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Installation and starting up 4.1 Pin assignment 1/4" phone sockets for signal Drawings and tables indicate the pin assignment of 1/4" phone plugs to be used. inputs Unbalanced wired TS plug: Signal Ground, shielding headphone amplifier...
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Installation and starting up Unbalanced wired TRS plug: Signal 2, 3 Ground, shielding Balanced wired TRS plug: Positive signal (+) Negative signal (–) Ground, shielding...
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Front panel headphone amplifier...
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Connections and operating elements 1 VOLUME Volume control for the line and headphone outputs. 2 PHONE Headphone outputs (1/4" phone sockets, stereo). 3 LINE Line outputs (1/4" phone sockets, stereo) to loop through the input signals to the connected audio equipment. 4 INPUT SOURCE Rotary switch for the assignment of the four rear-panel audio inputs to the line and headphone outputs on the front panel.
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Connections and operating elements Rear panel headphone amplifier...
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Connections and operating elements 6 IEC chassis connector with fuse holder for operating voltage supply. 7 Operating voltage selector for AC 115 V or 230 V (= factory preset). 8 ON | OFF Mains switch to turn the device on or off. 9 LEFT (MONO) Audio inputs (1/4"...
Functions Functions The device amplifies and distributes up to four input signals in mono or stereo mode to the four integrated output channels. The output signals can be played via up to four headphones and / or looped through to four more audio devices with line level. Moreover, thanks to the flexible switch matrix, you can use the rotary switch INPUT SOURCE to link or mute the inputs and outputs of the four channels to your liking.
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Technical specifications Crosstalk suppression > 68 dB @ 1 kHz, 20 dB input Operating supply voltage AC 115/230 V , 50/60 Hz Power consumption 11.5 W Fuse 500 mA (quick-blow), 5 × 20 mm, @ AC 230 V 1 A (quick-blow), 5 × 20 mm, @ AC 115 V Dimensions (W ×...
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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