HDV 820 Instruction manual
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... Product overview 8 Overview of the front panel 8 Overview of the rear panel 8 Putting the HDV 820 into operation 9 Setting up the headphone amplifier 9 Connecting the headphone amplifier to audio sources 9 Using the headphone amplifier connected to a Mac/PC 12 Connecting the headphone amplifier to a power amplifier... or to active loudspeakers 17 Connecting the headphone amplifier to the power supply system 18 Using the HDV 820 19 Switching the HDV 820 on/off 19 Connecting headphones 20 Selecting the audio source 21 Adjusting the signal level of the RCA input ...
... Product overview 8 Overview of the front panel 8 Overview of the rear panel 8 Putting the HDV 820 into operation 9 Setting up the headphone amplifier 9 Connecting the headphone amplifier to audio sources 9 Using the headphone amplifier connected to a Mac/PC 12 Connecting the headphone amplifier to a power amplifier... or to active loudspeakers 17 Connecting the headphone amplifier to the power supply system 18 Using the HDV 820 19 Switching the HDV 820 on/off 19 Connecting headphones 20 Selecting the audio source 21 Adjusting the signal level of the RCA input ...
HDV 820 Instruction manual
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...safety instructions Important safety instructions 1. The product generates heat which is not connected to direct sunlight. 9. Use only attachments/accessories/spare parts supplied or recommended by Sennheiser. 12. Refer all servicing to third parties. 3. Only clean the product when it exits from the ... product to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. Heed all instructions. 5. Follow all warnings. 4. HDV 820 | 3 A polarized plug has two blades with a dry cloth. 7. To completely disconnect this product from the AC mains, disconnect the ...
...safety instructions Important safety instructions 1. The product generates heat which is not connected to direct sunlight. 9. Use only attachments/accessories/spare parts supplied or recommended by Sennheiser. 12. Refer all servicing to third parties. 3. Only clean the product when it exits from the ... product to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. Heed all instructions. 5. Follow all warnings. 4. HDV 820 | 3 A polarized plug has two blades with a dry cloth. 7. To completely disconnect this product from the AC mains, disconnect the ...
HDV 820 Instruction manual
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... sufficient magnitude to ensure that requires your special attention (e.g. Condensation can use and disposal of data to constitute a risk of data. 4 | HDV 820 Permanent hearing damage may be misused. Preventing damage to the product and malfunctions ▷ Allow the product to an authorized Sennheiser service partner. Notes on this instruction manual. The symbols on...
... sufficient magnitude to ensure that requires your special attention (e.g. Condensation can use and disposal of data to constitute a risk of data. 4 | HDV 820 Permanent hearing damage may be misused. Preventing damage to the product and malfunctions ▷ Allow the product to an authorized Sennheiser service partner. Notes on this instruction manual. The symbols on...
HDV 820 Instruction manual
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...your operating system (MacOS), Windows). Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from your Mac or PC. This product is used for any application not named in this product and its attachments/accessories. Important safety instructions HDV 820 UPDATE Notes on driver and firmware... for your Sennheiser partner. HDV 820 | 5 It is not liable for the reproduction of highresolution music files from abuse or misuse of charge from the Internet at www.sennheiser.com/download or can be downloaded free of this instruction manual. Sennheiser is considered improper use . Before ...
...your operating system (MacOS), Windows). Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from your Mac or PC. This product is used for any application not named in this product and its attachments/accessories. Important safety instructions HDV 820 UPDATE Notes on driver and firmware... for your Sennheiser partner. HDV 820 | 5 It is not liable for the reproduction of highresolution music files from abuse or misuse of charge from the Internet at www.sennheiser.com/download or can be downloaded free of this instruction manual. Sennheiser is considered improper use . Before ...
HDV 820 Instruction manual
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... both digital and analog audio sources with its black design and enhanced components that provide even greater precision and sound quality. The HDV 820 is the result of Sennheiser's many years of audio expertise and the perfect complement to its high-end audiophile headphone range for a product that gives such an ...the sampling rate (44.1 kHz to 384 kHz) • USB Audio (up to 32 Bit/384 kHz and up to DSD256) • Can be used with a high-resolution ESS SABRE32 DAC (digital-to-analog converter) that has a resolution of 32 bits and a sampling rate of up to four dynamic headphones...
... both digital and analog audio sources with its black design and enhanced components that provide even greater precision and sound quality. The HDV 820 is the result of Sennheiser's many years of audio expertise and the perfect complement to its high-end audiophile headphone range for a product that gives such an ...the sampling rate (44.1 kHz to 384 kHz) • USB Audio (up to 32 Bit/384 kHz and up to DSD256) • Can be used with a high-resolution ESS SABRE32 DAC (digital-to-analog converter) that has a resolution of 32 bits and a sampling rate of up to four dynamic headphones...
HDV 820 Instruction manual
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...the headphone amplifier and switch between these connected sources using cables with 2 RCA connectors 11 at each end E XLR-3 (BAL) 2 balanced XLR-3 cables 12 HDV 820 | 9 For an optimal listening experience, Sennheiser recommends using the Input selection rotary switch. ▷ Switch your... RCA (UNBAL) with a length of furniture surfaces! if necessary, use a non-slip pad under the product. ▷ Place the headphone amplifier on delicate surfaces; Putting the HDV 820 into operation Putting the HDV 820 into operation Setting up the headphone amplifier CAUTION Risk of staining of ...
...the headphone amplifier and switch between these connected sources using cables with 2 RCA connectors 11 at each end E XLR-3 (BAL) 2 balanced XLR-3 cables 12 HDV 820 | 9 For an optimal listening experience, Sennheiser recommends using the Input selection rotary switch. ▷ Switch your... RCA (UNBAL) with a length of furniture surfaces! if necessary, use a non-slip pad under the product. ▷ Place the headphone amplifier on delicate surfaces; Putting the HDV 820 into operation Putting the HDV 820 into operation Setting up the headphone amplifier CAUTION Risk of staining of ...
HDV 820 Instruction manual
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...to connect your device. For best signal transmission and audio quality, use a USB OTG cable (USB On-the-Go; B C Requirements for connection to the headphone amplifier ▷ More information on using . 10 | HDV 820 If an incompatible digital audio signal is being received, the Input ...selection LED (OPT or COAX) lights up to 192 kHz). Putting the HDV 820 into operation A Connection possibility of the Sound menu can...
...to connect your device. For best signal transmission and audio quality, use a USB OTG cable (USB On-the-Go; B C Requirements for connection to the headphone amplifier ▷ More information on using . 10 | HDV 820 If an incompatible digital audio signal is being received, the Input ...selection LED (OPT or COAX) lights up to 192 kHz). Putting the HDV 820 into operation A Connection possibility of the Sound menu can...
HDV 820 Instruction manual
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...OPT USB BAL R L R - Notes on DSD reproduction If you are using thirdparty software can be found on the possible configuration options for your Mac or PC for native reproduction of the HDV 820. Putting the HDV 820 into operation E Connection possibility of the DAC. GAIN + ANALOG IN COAX...R Connection cables: 2 balanced XLR-3 cables Using the headphone amplifier connected to a Mac/PC You can connect the HDV 820 via the high-quality DAC (digital-to your Mac or PC and use it as an audio output device. Information on the HDV 820 product page or at www.sennheiser.com/download.
...OPT USB BAL R L R - Notes on DSD reproduction If you are using thirdparty software can be found on the possible configuration options for your Mac or PC for native reproduction of the HDV 820. Putting the HDV 820 into operation E Connection possibility of the DAC. GAIN + ANALOG IN COAX...R Connection cables: 2 balanced XLR-3 cables Using the headphone amplifier connected to a Mac/PC You can connect the HDV 820 via the high-quality DAC (digital-to your Mac or PC and use it as an audio output device. Information on the HDV 820 product page or at www.sennheiser.com/download.
HDV 820 Instruction manual
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... system from the left-side column. SENNHEISER HDV820 Audio Out SENNHEISER HDV820 Audio 4 1 2 3 ▷ From the drop-down list. sor • 2 GB RAM (minimum) • Microsoft Windows 7/8/8.1/10 operating system (32 or 64 bits) • HDV 820 USB Audio Software Package HDV 820 | 13 Microsoft Windows operating system If you use a Microsoft Windows operating system, you do...
... system from the left-side column. SENNHEISER HDV820 Audio Out SENNHEISER HDV820 Audio 4 1 2 3 ▷ From the drop-down list. sor • 2 GB RAM (minimum) • Microsoft Windows 7/8/8.1/10 operating system (32 or 64 bits) • HDV 820 USB Audio Software Package HDV 820 | 13 Microsoft Windows operating system If you use a Microsoft Windows operating system, you do...
HDV 820 Instruction manual
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...high-resolution files (without driverinduced adaptation of sample rate and bit depth; 32 bits/up to 384 kHz or DSD files), you use standard software (e.g. Putting the HDV 820 into operation The software package contains the following components: • WDM USB audio driver • ASIO USB audio driver • ...Control Panel • HDV 820 Updater Notes on the USB audio modes If you require an ASIO driver and special thirdparty software, which transmits the music file natively from...
...high-resolution files (without driverinduced adaptation of sample rate and bit depth; 32 bits/up to 384 kHz or DSD files), you use standard software (e.g. Putting the HDV 820 into operation The software package contains the following components: • WDM USB audio driver • ASIO USB audio driver • ...Control Panel • HDV 820 Updater Notes on the USB audio modes If you require an ASIO driver and special thirdparty software, which transmits the music file natively from...
HDV 820 Instruction manual
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Putting the HDV 820 into operation Status Tab Control Panel view Using the Sennheiser Control Panel The Control Panel allows you can select the desired device here. Current sample rate PCM: 44100, 48000, 88200, 96000, 176400, 192000, 352800, 384000 ... the music signal from the file source (PC client) and the DAC (HDV 820). Current state Information on the PC client on which the Control Panel is displayed via the number of the USB streaming mode. The type of driver used device. If several devices devices are connected simultaneously, you to this process...
Putting the HDV 820 into operation Status Tab Control Panel view Using the Sennheiser Control Panel The Control Panel allows you can select the desired device here. Current sample rate PCM: 44100, 48000, 88200, 96000, 176400, 192000, 352800, 384000 ... the music signal from the file source (PC client) and the DAC (HDV 820). Current state Information on the PC client on which the Control Panel is displayed via the number of the USB streaming mode. The type of driver used device. If several devices devices are connected simultaneously, you to this process...
HDV 820 Instruction manual
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GAIN + ANALOG IN COAX DIGITAL IN R L ANALOG OUT R L ~100-240 VAC 50/60Hz L R Connection cables: 2 balanced XLR-3 cables HDV 820 | 17 BAL BAL UNBAL OPT USB BAL R L R - Putting the HDV 820 into operation Connecting the headphone amplifier to a power amplifier or to active loudspeakers using analog XLR-3 cables. The output level can use the headphone amplifier as a preamplifier and connect it to a power amplifier or to active loudspeakers You can be adjusted via the Volume control. ▷ Switch your audio devices off before connecting the headphone amplifier.
GAIN + ANALOG IN COAX DIGITAL IN R L ANALOG OUT R L ~100-240 VAC 50/60Hz L R Connection cables: 2 balanced XLR-3 cables HDV 820 | 17 BAL BAL UNBAL OPT USB BAL R L R - Putting the HDV 820 into operation Connecting the headphone amplifier to a power amplifier or to active loudspeakers using analog XLR-3 cables. The output level can use the headphone amplifier as a preamplifier and connect it to a power amplifier or to active loudspeakers You can be adjusted via the Volume control. ▷ Switch your audio devices off before connecting the headphone amplifier.
HDV 820 Instruction manual
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... unsuitable power supply, the product can be damaged. ▷ Use a suitable power cable (supplied) to connect the product to the power supply system (100 to 240 V AC, 50 or 60 Hz). ▷ Connect a suitable power cable (supplied) to the product! Putting the HDV 820 into operation Connecting the headphone amplifier to the power... BAL R L ANALOG OUT To completely disconnect the headphone amplifier from the power supply system: ▷ Unplug the power supply unit from the wall socket. 18 | HDV 820
... unsuitable power supply, the product can be damaged. ▷ Use a suitable power cable (supplied) to connect the product to the power supply system (100 to 240 V AC, 50 or 60 Hz). ▷ Connect a suitable power cable (supplied) to the product! Putting the HDV 820 into operation Connecting the headphone amplifier to the power... BAL R L ANALOG OUT To completely disconnect the headphone amplifier from the power supply system: ▷ Unplug the power supply unit from the wall socket. 18 | HDV 820
HDV 820 Instruction manual
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... the on /off . The headphone amplifier and all LEDs go off button. To switch the HDV 820 on: ▷ Press the on /off button is switched on, the on/off button. ON OFF Using the HDV 820 Using the HDV 820 Switching the HDV 820 on , adjust the volume to a low level (see page 22). ▷ Do not continuously expose...
... the on /off . The headphone amplifier and all LEDs go off button. To switch the HDV 820 on: ▷ Press the on /off button is switched on, the on/off button. ON OFF Using the HDV 820 Using the HDV 820 Switching the HDV 820 on , adjust the volume to a low level (see page 22). ▷ Do not continuously expose...
HDV 820 Instruction manual
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For an optimal listening experience, Sennheiser recommends using high-impedance headphones and cables with a length of 3 m. ▷ Connect one or several pairs of the audio source apply to all headphones. Using the HDV 820 Connecting headphones The HDV 820 features a total of 4 headphone sockets for dynamic headphones: • 1 unbalanced XLR-3/¼" (6.35 mm) jack combo socket • 1 balanced XLR-4 socket • 2 balanced 4.4 mm Pentaconn jack sockets The volume setting and the settings of headphones. 6.35 mm XLR-3 XLR-4 4.4 mm 4.4 mm 20 | HDV 820
For an optimal listening experience, Sennheiser recommends using high-impedance headphones and cables with a length of 3 m. ▷ Connect one or several pairs of the audio source apply to all headphones. Using the HDV 820 Connecting headphones The HDV 820 features a total of 4 headphone sockets for dynamic headphones: • 1 unbalanced XLR-3/¼" (6.35 mm) jack combo socket • 1 balanced XLR-4 socket • 2 balanced 4.4 mm Pentaconn jack sockets The volume setting and the settings of headphones. 6.35 mm XLR-3 XLR-4 4.4 mm 4.4 mm 20 | HDV 820
HDV 820 Instruction manual
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... to a different audio source. ▷ Use the Input selection rotary switch to select your hearing. ▷ Set the volume on the headphone amplifier to a low level (see page 12) Optical (digital) Coaxial (digital) RCA (analog) XLR-3 (analog) HDV 820 | 21 In the case where you switch...one without first reducing the volume level this can have widely varying signal levels. Different audio sources and different listening material (e.g. Using the HDV 820 Selecting the audio source WARNING Danger of music on different CDs/sound carriers) can lead to high volume levels in the ...
... to a different audio source. ▷ Use the Input selection rotary switch to select your hearing. ▷ Set the volume on the headphone amplifier to a low level (see page 12) Optical (digital) Coaxial (digital) RCA (analog) XLR-3 (analog) HDV 820 | 21 In the case where you switch...one without first reducing the volume level this can have widely varying signal levels. Different audio sources and different listening material (e.g. Using the HDV 820 Selecting the audio source WARNING Danger of music on different CDs/sound carriers) can lead to high volume levels in the ...
HDV 820 Instruction manual
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Using the HDV 820 Adjusting the signal level of the RCA input (UNBAL) In order to optimally set the gain of the headphone amplifier, you have connected several identical headphones to the headphone amplifier, the volume setting applies to all headphones. 22 | HDV 820 GAIN + ANALOG IN COAX DIGITAL IN R L ANALOG OUT Adjusting the volume WARNING...
Using the HDV 820 Adjusting the signal level of the RCA input (UNBAL) In order to optimally set the gain of the headphone amplifier, you have connected several identical headphones to the headphone amplifier, the volume setting applies to all headphones. 22 | HDV 820 GAIN + ANALOG IN COAX DIGITAL IN R L ANALOG OUT Adjusting the volume WARNING...
HDV 820 Instruction manual
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... of the product! Liquids entering the housing of the product can be updated using the free of charge "Sennheiser HDV 820 Updater" program. Cleaning and maintaining the HDV 820 Cleaning and maintaining the HDV 820 CAUTION Liquids can be downloaded from the Internet at www.sennheiser.com/download or obtained from the power supply system before cleaning. ▷ Clean...
... of the product! Liquids entering the housing of the product can be updated using the free of charge "Sennheiser HDV 820 Updater" program. Cleaning and maintaining the HDV 820 Cleaning and maintaining the HDV 820 CAUTION Liquids can be downloaded from the Internet at www.sennheiser.com/download or obtained from the power supply system before cleaning. ▷ Clean...
HDV 820 Instruction manual
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...the Input selection rotary 21 switch to the audio device. The Input selection rotary switch is at www.sennheiser.com > "Service & Support". 24 | HDV 820 The USB cable is not sufficiently shielded Use a USB cable that is connected Audio signal only on the audio adjusted too low or too high... source to the headphone amplifier. To find a Sennheiser partner in the above table or if the problem cannot be ...
...the Input selection rotary 21 switch to the audio device. The Input selection rotary switch is at www.sennheiser.com > "Service & Support". 24 | HDV 820 The USB cable is not sufficiently shielded Use a USB cable that is connected Audio signal only on the audio adjusted too low or too high... source to the headphone amplifier. To find a Sennheiser partner in the above table or if the problem cannot be ...
HDV 820 Instruction manual
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... warranty excludes, limits or modifies any liability of Sennheiser which is used to promote reuse, material recycling or other forms of recycling of WEEE and to other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. HDV 820 | 27 In compliance with the following requirements •...with guarantees that disposal of hazardous substances. Manufacturer Declarations Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. This warranty is not permitted at www.sennheiser.com/download. The Sennheiser International Warranty is available at the end of our environment and human ...
... warranty excludes, limits or modifies any liability of Sennheiser which is used to promote reuse, material recycling or other forms of recycling of WEEE and to other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. HDV 820 | 27 In compliance with the following requirements •...with guarantees that disposal of hazardous substances. Manufacturer Declarations Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. This warranty is not permitted at www.sennheiser.com/download. The Sennheiser International Warranty is available at the end of our environment and human ...