User Manual
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1. SS WA peti kar csr ON oN ANTENNA SERIAL NO DIGITAL ANALOG AUX2 AUX1 USB OPT1 CH GUAD Platinum Siereo Amplifier IN e QUAD Platinum Stereo Ce ere O OFF OUTPUT RCA am UNBAL L INPUT I T 220 230v s0r60H2g50W Fuse AAL 250V on EN c IN LINK ven oO gt Vo QUAD ELECTROACOUSTICS sorlal a X TRIGGER UNITED KINGDOMPE29 7DL number C 4 Stereo power ampli Analog Signal Input Connections Vena has two sets of unbalanced RCA inputs for connection to units which do not feature balanced outputs Both sets are identical Connect an RCA cable between the unbalanced input of Vena and the unbalanced output of a source unit like a CD player or DAC Interconnections should be low noise construction and fully screened to minimize hum and noise transmission Digital Signal Input Connections Vena has a variety of digital inputs which can be connected to most popular digital sources2. like the digital output of a CD or DVD player DAC PC iPhone iPad and so forth Coaxial Inputs Vena has a coaxial SPDIF input Connect an RCA digital interconnect between the digital coaxial out of the source unit to the COAX input of Vena Optical Inputs Vena has two optical SPDIF inputs Connect an optical TOSlink interconnect between the digital optical output of the source unit to the OPT1 or OPT2 input on Vena Bluetooth Input Vena has a built in Bluetooth signal processor module which can play audio files transmitted from the source unit via Bluetooth wireless transmission Please refer to page 9 to enable this function USB Input Vena has one B type USB input which lets you connect a Mac or PC to Vena to play audio files stored on a computer Connect a USB cable from a USB A type port on the computer to the USB B type input on Vena A type USB B type USB Apple Docking Input Vena has one A type USB input which is suitable for Apple docking to enable you to connect an iPhone iPad or iPod refer to page 9 to play their audio files Connect a specified Apple USB cable from iPhone iPad or iPod to the A type USB input on Vena Input Connections QUAD Platinum DMP Q UAD out or EE crass 1 A LASER PRODUCT Platinum DMP 12V TRIGGER 7
3. ANALOGUEGUTPUTS 7 sera outputs KIR RIGHT our KIR LEFT out RCA RCA2 AES EBU DIGITAL INPUTS 1 N OPTICAL De Dez OPT OPT2 OPT3 N 220 230V 50 60Hz 45W Fuse T1 OAL 250V L ELECTROACOUSTICS serlal number L adem e Digital Media Player e Bluetooth Antenna N21090 e bi apt EN ON OFF csr MODEL QUAD Vena QUAD ELECTROACOUSTICS LTD UNTINGDON CAMBS PE29 7DL UNITED KINGDOM N ANTENNA NI ANALOG USB AUX2 AUX1 iPhone iPad iPod Computer REMOTE HANDSET Standby Mute Previous Source Next Source Volume Down Volume Up Press to bring product in out of standby mode Press to Mute Unmute the sound In Mute the selected source indicator on front panel will flash on and off El Press to select previous source gt Press to select next source Press to increase volume Press to decrease volume The selected source indicator will flash when Vena responds to remote commands Preparing the Handset e Unpack the handset Invert the handset Remove the battery cover Insert a new battery e
4. hand Make sure there are no loose strands of wires which could cause short circuits Headphone Output Vena has a stereo 6 3mm 1 4 jack on the front panel for connecting headphones Connecting headphones mutes the audio signal to the loudspeakers Vena s headphone output can be set up to 3 5V users can select suitable output levels to suit their headphones WARNING Listening to music at high volume levels and for extended durations can damage one s hearing In order to reduce the risk of damage to hearing one should lower the volume to a safe comfortable level and reduce the amount of time listening at high levels Headsets should comply with EN 50332 2 requirements for GS certification Output Connections QUAD Platinum DMP QUAD or our I SSN Platinum DMP 12 TRIGGER ANALOGUE OUTPUTS 7 Pisa outputs XIR RIGHT ouT XIR LEFT om Os Os JO EF EF Ce Narso zs F 220 230V 50160Hz asw QUAD ELECTROACOUSTICS serial Fuse T1 0AL 250V LE 4 rial UNITED KINGDOM PE297DL S number L Loudspeaker Left Loudspeaker Right QUAD Vena e MODEI QUAD Vena Bluetooth CE Gnzt0s0 D ELECFROAC USTICS LTD HUNTINGDON CAMBB PE29 zb UNITED KINGDOM
5. iPhone iPad iPod input on Vena s rear panel Press the iPod button on the front panel iPod indicator will be lit Click Play in the music player software on Apple unit to start playing Only use Vena to control the volume level volume control functions on Apple unit will be disabled Vena Apple docking is made for e iPhone 5 e iPhone 45 e iPhone 4 e iPad 4th generation e iPad mini e iPad 3rd generation e iPad 2 e iPod touch 5th generation e iPod touch 4th generation e iPod touch 3rd generation iPod nano 7th generation e iPod nano 6th generation Made for iPod nano 5th generation Made for iPod iPhone iPad Note Models not listed here may be supported by Vena despite not having undergone compatibility testing iPhone iPad and iPod models will charge their battery continuously when docked if Vena is connected to mains power Made for iPhone Made for iPad and Made for iPod mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone iPad or iPod respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPhone iPad or iPod may or may not affect wireless performance Playing Music via Bluetooth You can wirelessly connect Vena to a music sour
6. on the rear panel of the product If in doubt consult your dealer If you move to an area which has a different mains voltage seek advice from a QUAD appointed dealer or a competent service technician CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS QUAD Vena 8 iPod USB OPT 1 OPT2 COAK AUX 1 AUX 2 Remote Bluetooth PC USB COAX Analog 1 amp 2 Volume Standby Input BUTTON LED BUTTON LED BUTTON LED BUTTON LED Control BUTTON LED Headphone iPhone iPadliPod OPT1 amp 2 Output BUTTON LED BUTTON LED MODEL QUAD Vena ay Beet CE Give Lo RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK QUAD ELECTROACOUSTICS LTD BOOT OREN ON OFF HUNTINGDON CAMBS PE29 7DL UNITED KINGDOM eet tere nO ue aa gyan SERIALNO csr ANALOG DIGITAL ses eel COAX OPT2 OPTI USB g eee E A A oa as e E opt wW v o S nm S ml M ES a EE O ol Ir T m DP IN OUT RIGHT LEFT OUT IN 4 D D Analog Pre Output UR Amplifier Digital PC USB Mains Inputs Output Outputs Input Input bg A A A A Bluetooth Antenna Digital iPhone iPad iPod Mains Mains Inputs Input Fuseholder Switch INSTALLATION Before making any co
7. the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart or rack is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped CAUTION These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so Do not install this equipment in confined or built in space such as a bookcase or similar unit and keep well ventilated in open space The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper table cloths curtains etc WARNING Only use attachments accessories specified or provided by the manufacturer such as the exclusive supply adapter battery etc W
8. ARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and ensure that objects filled with liquids such as vases shall not be placed on apparatus No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus WARNING Terminals marked with symbol of 4 may hold voltage of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock The external wiring connected to the terminals requires installation by qualified personnel or the use of ready made leads or cords WARNING Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type WARNING The battery battery or batteries or battery pack shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like WARNING Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss WARNING Listening to music at high volume levels and for extended duration can damage one s hearing In order to reduce the risk of damage to hearing one should lower the volume to a safe comfortable level and reduce the amount of time listening at high levels Headsets should comply with EN 50332 2 requirements for GS certification WARNING The mains plug is used as disconnection device the disconnection device shall remain readily operable The mains switch and circuit breakers are not provided with th
9. Close the battery cover Battery Caution e There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery is handled improperly e Do not disassemble crush puncture short external contacts or dispose in fire or water Do not attempt to open or service the battery Replace only with a R2025 battery e Discard used batteries in accordance with recycling regulations in force in your area OPERATION QUAD Vena OPT 2 COAX AUX1 AUX 2 Bluetooth PC USB COAX Analog 1 amp 2 Volume Standby BUTTON LED BUTTON LED BUTTON LED BUTTON LED Control BUTTON LED Headphone iPhone iPad iPod OPT1 amp 2 Output BUTTON LED BUTTON LED Standby Mode Vena will be in standby mode when powered on The d indicator on front panel is lit Press di button to bring Vena out of standby Vena will automatically go into standby mode when there is no signal input or operation for 30 minutes Vena will be switched to the Bluetooth source input when unit is activated for the first time and switched to the last input source used after that Protection Mode Vena is protected by a thermal switch which interrupts the AC Power supply if the amplifier is grossly overloaded for a period of time To restore operation simply press the d button on the front panel It is thus fully protected against gross overload short circuited output etc but not necessarily against seriously inadequate ventilation Mute Mode Vena will go into Mute mode with no sound output for 3 seco
10. Vena Integrated Amplifier Owner s Manual Q U A D the closest approach to the original sound IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER REMOVEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ADVERTISSEMENT RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding type plug A polarised plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wider blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect
11. as portable music players and smartphones QUAD Vena is designed with the innovative apik codec built in so that you can hear CD quality audio over the Bluetooth wireless connection Please read this manual carefully to discover all the ways you can connect your equipment to QUAD Vena and how to get the best performance from your stored music UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT The QUAD Vena carton contains e The QUAD Vena integrated amplifier One IEC mains cable with a plug suitable for your area One remote handset e One battery for remote handset One antenna metal enclosure only This owner s manual e Warranty registration form Consult the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment if any item is not present Carefully unpack the unit and accessories so as not to damage the surface finish Retain the packing materials for future use Retain the user manual and information concerning the date and place of purchase of your equipment for future reference If you transfer any unit to a third party please pass on this instruction manual along with the equipment PLACEMENT Place the unit on a sturdy shelf or table The unit is designed to run warm during normal operation Do not place anything on top of the unit If you are using an equipment rack ensure the unit has sufficient space to allow adequate ventilation and is on its own shelf Before you connect the QUAD Vena to the mains ensure your mains voltage corresponds to the rating
12. ce via Bluetooth wireless technology Volume up down standby and mute in out can be controlled from either your Bluetooth source or from Vena Other functions play pause previous track next track fast forward and reverse are all controlled from your Bluetooth source only Establishing a Bluetooth Connection 1 Place Vena and a Bluetooth music source within a few meters of each other 2 Power on Vena and select Bluetooth as the source The Bluetooth source indicator will flash twice when in pairing mode 3 Activate the Bluetooth function on your music source 4 Select Quad Vena when Vena is found to start the pairing process 5 If prompted for a password enter 0000 To play music Select Vena as a music output device on your Bluetooth source to start playing music Disconnecting Bluetooth Connection To disconnect the Bluetooth music source either e Move the Bluetooth source beyond the communication area Turn off the connected device or turn off its Bluetooth function Note If you have difficulty connecting Vena to a Bluetooth device please try selecting Forget this Device on your source unit and then go through the connection procedure again SPECIFICATIONS All measurement made with 230V supply D A Converter Input Sampling Rates Rated Output Power Total Harmonic Distortion Frequency Response Input Sensitivity Input Impedance Signal to Noise Ratio S N Pre Output Level Bluetooth Vers
13. ceceesseescceceessenseeeseeesesceesseessessseeseeeeeens 2 INSTALLATION o eeneennnnernennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennennnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennennnnnennennnnnennennnnnennennnnnenene 3 REMOTE HANDSET i eesnonnnnnnnvnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnennnnnnnnennnnnnnnennnnnnnnennnnnnnnennennnnnenenee 7 STE ee MN SO SN SS NN NE NN Se 8 IN ele ege KE 10 CARE AND CLEANING cs 5550 nei pasane nara a a aaa aa aa daa aje nean aaa Na a Bae aaa nean a a na aga Dan aaa bea Nin 11 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and D Bluetooth any use of such marks by IAG Group Ltd is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners apik software is copyright CSR plc or its group companies All rights reserved The aptX mark and the aptX logo are trademarks of CSR plc or one of its group companies and may be registered in one or more jurisdictions INTRODUCTION Thank you for your investment in QUAD Vena We are sure that Vena will continue to delight you for years to come QUAD Vena is designed to be the perfect match to a wide variety of sources and provides the necessary amplification to realise the highest quality of your stored music replayed through your loudspeakers and headphones You can link Vena to both analogue and digital sources thanks to its diversity of inputs You can also stream music to Vena from any Bluetooth device such
14. e apparatus the installation shall be carried out in accordance with all applicable installation rules This equipment is a Class Il or double insulated electrical appliance It has been designed in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth IMPORTANT NOTICE TO UK USERS The appliance cord is terminated with a UK approved mains plug fitted with a 5A fuse If the fuse needs to be replaced an ASTA or BSI approved BS1362 fuse rated at 5A must be used If you need to change the mains plug remove the fuse and dispose of this plug safely immediately after cutting it from the cord Connecting a Mains Plug The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the code Blue NEUTRAL Brown LIVE Green and Yellow Earth As these colours may not correspond to the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The BLUE wire must be i FUSE connected to the terminal el Jg marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED NEUTRAL CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 00000000000nene0e0ennoneneneneneneonanananeneneneneenene Inside Front Cover INTRODUCTION EEN 1 UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT 000000000en0n0enenenannenenenanaenenenanaenenenanenanannannenenenanaeanannaeaenenenne 1 Ne E RE 1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS cccseccsscssccceccses
15. ion Profile Codec Apple Docking Input USB Input USB Input Sampling Rates Digital Audio Inputs Digital Audio Outputs Analog Inputs Power Requirement Dimensions WxHxD Metal Enclosure Wood Cabinet Crystal C54398 24 bit DAC 44 1 192kHz 2 x 45W 80 lt 0 009 10W 1kHz 0 5dB 20Hz 30kHz ref 1kHz 450mV RCA AUX in 10kQ Unbalanced 108dB A Weighted ref 45W 2 3V Max 3 0 A2DP apik priority SBC 1 x USB A type 1 x USB B type 44 1kHz 48kHz 88 2kHz 96kHz 176 4kHz 192kHz 2 x Optical TOSlink 1 x RCA Coax 1 x Optical TOSlink 1 x RCA Coax 2 x RCA AUX1 AUX2 220 230V 50 60Hz 110 120V 50 60Hz 100V 50 60Hz 313 x 93 5 x 302 mm 6 1kg 7 5kg CARE AND CLEANING While cleaning is in progress the AC power cord must be unplugged from the AC power supply socket The surface of the equipment should be cleaned with a damp soft cloth Solvent based cleaning materials should not be used as they may damage the finish If you have any queries regarding the use of QUAD equipment consult your dealer WARRANTY QUAD equipment is guaranteed against any defect in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase Proof of purchase is required for warranty claims Please complete and return the enclosed Warranty Registration Form Within the warranty period QUAD will undertake replacement of defective parts free of charge provided that the failure
16. nds when the unit is switched on and all indicators will flash 3 times After 3 seconds the indicators will stop flashing and Vena will exit from Mute mode Users can also press to bring Vena in or out of Mute mode when playing music p g Volume knob Vena has a volume control knob on the front panel Users can decrease or increase the music level with this volume knob Please always turn up the volume gradually Playing Music via Analog Inputs Connect the analog signal of a source unit to Vena s AUX1 or AUX2 input Press AUX1 or AUX2 button on the front panel AUX1 or AUX2 indicator will be lit and music will start playing Playing Music via Digital Inputs Connect coaxial SPDIF signal of source units to the digital in COAX jack on Vena s rear panel Press COAX button on the front panel COAX indicator will be lit and music will start playing Connect optical TOSLink signal of source units to Vena s OPT1 or OPT2 jack on Vena s rear panel Press OPT1 or OPT2 button on the front panel OPT1 or OPT2 indicator will be lit and music will start playing Playing Music via USB input Connect a Mac or PC via the B type USB interface on Vena s rear panel Press USB button on the front panel USB indicator will be lit and then click Play on your music player software to play audio files stored on your computer 8 Playing Music via Apple Docking Connect an Apple unit as shown in the following list via a specified Apple USB cable to the
17. nnections to your high fidelity equipment make sure that all units in the system are switched off and unplugged at the mains Mains Connections The Mains On Off switch is on the rear panel Before connecting your QUAD equipment to the AC mains supply check and make sure the voltage marked on the back matches your supply voltage Digital Signal Output Connections Coaxial Output Vena has one coaxial SPDIF output Connect an RCA digital interconnect between the digital coaxial out of Vena unit and the required input of your equipment Optical Outputs Vena has one optical SPDIF output Connect an optical TOSLink interconnect between the digital optical out of Vena and the required input of your equipment Analog Signal Output Connections Preamplitier Output Vena has one pair of unbalanced RCA outputs which can make Vena operate as a preamplifier Connect an RCA cable between the unbalanced pre output of Vena and the unbalanced input of a power amplifier or associated equipment Interconnection should be low noise construction and fully screened to minimize hum and noise transmission Loudspeaker Outputs Vena has two sets of loudspeaker outputs They are independent for right and left stereo amplifier outputs Connect the Positive RED terminals of the amplifier to the Positive RED terminals of the loudspeakers Connect the Negative BLACK terminals similarly When connecting loudspeakers tighten the terminals securely by
18. nvironmental safe recycling Ia 11 IAG House 13 14 Glebe Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 7DL UK D Tel 44 0 1480 452561 Fax 44 0 1480 413403 htip www guad hifi co uk IAG reserves the right to alter the design and specifications without notice All rights reserved IAG Group Ltd Quad is a member of the International Audio Group Code QH13 MNL001a
19. was not caused by misuse accident or negligence Your statutory rights within the territory in which you purchased the equipment is not affected by this warranty QUAD carries out regular reviews and reserves the right to adjust the specifications and performance from time to time SERVICING Product service enquiries should in the first instance be referred to the supplying dealer If you need to return your equipment for servicing we recommend that it is shipped in its original packing In cases of difficulty or for other product enquiries please contact the appointed QUAD distributor for your country Principal Service Centre addresses and contact numbers can be found below For information of worldwide authorized service centres please read worldwide distributor list on the QUAD website www quad hifi co uk INTERNATIONAL SERVICE CENTRE ADDRESS IAG House 13 14 Glebe Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 7DL UK Tel 01480 452561 Fax 01480 413403 Correct Disposal of this product This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources To return your used device please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased They can take IAG QUAD this product for e
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