Venture Products VP100L User's Manual
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1. 13 WARRANTY 1 DURATION VENTURE AUDIO products have limited warranty to be free of defects for a period of two 2 years from the date of purchase 2 CONDITIONS This warranty is subject to the following conditions and limitations The warranty is void and inapplicable if the product has been used or handled other than in accordance with the instructions in the owners manual abused or misused damaged by accident or neglect or in being transported or if the defect is due to the product being repaired or tampered with or modified by anyone other than VENTURE AUDIO or an authorized repair center or in case of removal defacing or falsifying of the serial numbers 3 MISCELLANEOUS Any implied warranties relating to the above product shall be limited to the duration of this warranty The warranty does not extend to any incidental or consequential costs or damages to the purchaser DATE OF PURCHASE 14 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What difference between VENTURE and standard stand by mode VENTURE stand by mode does not switch off fully the appliance Only the power stages are shut off They are the main current consumers The heart of the amplifier stays warm and operational This allows getting the full musical quality back in about 10 to 15 minutes after waking the appliance back up A standard switch2. 16 What the security system call causes See security chapter more explanations Internal Comment solution relay xf Rare Change the fuse Unplug and switch back on DC offset Generally comes out from source equipments such as CD players Unplug all Switch the LED appliance back on It must operate perfectly alone Over tension provider Red ON In that case have the faulty equipment fixed repaired accordingly Appliance internal The appliance alone does not operate failure internal DC Contact us Offset How to diagnose the security system call cause before plugging back all my Hi Fi system See above Another question Do not hesitate to contact us we will provide you an accurate and custom answer 17
3. Keep about 10cm of free space above VP100L chassis to allow proper heat dissipation Height and positioning within your furniture must be thought in a manner where the angle with the remote control will not exceed 40 in both horizontal and vertical axis IV DESCRIPTION OF APPLIANCE ELEMENTS 1 FRONT PANEL Selector knob to exit Set up Preamplifier offset security LED default off Digital display Volume knob to access Set up 2 REAR PANEL RIGHT CHANNEL LEFT CHANNEL RCA Right output XLR Right output RCA 1 Right Input XLR 2 Right Input RCA 3 Right Input XLR 4 Right Input RCA 5 Right Input XLR 6 Right Input RCA 7 Right Input 0 XLR 8 Right Input RCA Left output XLR Left output RCA 1 Left Input XLR 2 Left Input RCA 3 Left Input XLR 4 Left Input RCA 5 Left Input XLR 6 Left Input RCA 7 Left Input XLR 8 Left Input 21 BNC Stand By mode output 22 Power supply cord plug 10 pins 3 REMOTE CONTROL Infrared LED emitter 4 POWER SUPPLY UNIT CEA DAR AC POWER 100 120 235v 50 60 Hz 50W SITES Switch on off the digital display Mutes the sound or back to previous volume Selects inputs Lowers sound volume Sets the amplifiers in Stand By mode Wakes up the amplifiers Stand by off Selects inputs Rises sound volume 10 Pins Power supply plug to connect
4. SPLAYS DESCRIPTIONS VENTURE VOLUME 664 INPUT RCA 1 _ SETUP Vol 4 After start up the display shows the volume attenuation level of 66dB and the first input RCA1 is activated The volume can be adjusted through remote control or the Volume knob on the right from 65dB low volume to OdB loud By using the remote control or selection knob the different inputs can be selected RCA1 XLR2 RCA3 XLR4 RCA5 XLR6 RCA7 XLR8 By a slight push on the Volume knob the setup is activated By turning the Selector knob to the right the left channel balance is accessed The balance is limited to 9dB difference between channels Use the Volume knob to adjust the balance level Turn the Selector knob further to the right to access the right channel balance setting By further turning the Selector knob the level of the input of each appliance can be adjusted accordingly up to 10 dB Push lightly on the Selection knob to exit at any step from the set up program Parameters are now stored within the preamplifier Last in the set up program we can teach the preamplifier some new remote control codes This functionality is only to be used when using a new remote control This option is defaulted to OFF disabled Turn the volume knob right to enable it Turning left sets it back to OFF 10 LEARN RC5 ERROR EXIT STANDBY To use this functionality select ON then
5. USER INSTRUCTIONS VP100L HIGH END LINE PREAMPLIFIER VENTURE bvba Hanendreef 23 2930 Brasschaat Belgium Tel 32 36530732 Fax 32 36531349 Email info ventureaudio com Website www venture audio com WARNING POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE This product uses high voltage There are no operator serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Observe all warnings and instructions marked on the product Use only a grounded outlet Do not install or use this product near water or when you are wet Install the product securely on a stable surface During operation the heat dissipators and some other parts become hot do not touch Information Marking by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this device with the EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility and LVD Low Voltage Directive standards of the Europ
6. b left knob to select other inputs Mute function from remote control permits to lower instantly the volume to its minimum being 90 dB A new push on the Mute key will bring the volume level back to its previous state Display function from the remote control permits to switch the digital display on or off Set up is accessed through a light push on the Volume knob Using the Selector knob it allows to tune some parameters at initial set up of your preamplifier such as the channel balance between left amp right and the output level of each input To adjust the channel balance turn the Selector knob to Channel balance The balance level between left and right channels can be adjusted by turning the Volume knob The inter channels balance is limited to 9dB maximum Level of the inputs RCA1 XLR8 can be adjusted limited to 10 dB If the appliances connected to the VP100L should have the same output level then use the level of the appliance with the lowest sensitivity as reference and adjust by lowering the output level of the other appliances with the Volume knob until all have the same output level Now the Vp100L can be switched from one appliance input to the other with the same output level Push lightly on the Selector knob to exit the set up program All parameters are then stored within the preamplifier 3 DI
7. ch includes an earth ground connection To prevent shock hazard all three connections must be used Original AC mains power cord is recommended for use with this product NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning NEVER operate this product with removed cover NEVER wet the inside of this product with any kind of liquid NEVER pour or spill liquids directly onto this unit NEVER block air flow through ventilation slots or heat sinks NEVER bypass any fuse NEVER replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified NEVER attempt to repair this product contact your retailer NEVER expose this product to extremely high or low temperatures ALWAYS unplug sensitive electronic equipment during lightning 111 OVERVIEW 1 UNPACKING Your package contains L L L VP100L preamplifier Rc5 remote control delivered with two Lr03 batteries type AAA External power supply unit 10 pins power cord to plug between the preamplifier and the power supply unit Mains power cord This user manual 2 POSITIONING The VP100L preamplifier must be installed in a place far from about 10cm from the other appliances This will guarantee the best signal to noise ratio In the same manner please allow at least 50 cm between the power supply unit and the preamplifier The plugged cord is 1m long
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9. exit the set up The screen displays LEARN RC5 ERROR Now press any key from the remote control The operation is complete The preamplifier displays back its welcome screen Push lightly on the Selection knob to exit at any step from the set up program Parameters are now stored within the preamplifier In normal mode outside set up the stand by mode can be activated from the remote control It will put the mono power amplifier blocks V100A in stand by mode to lower the current consumption when the appliances are not in use 11 4 SECURITY VENTURE AUDIO appliances are designed to operate in a perfect reliable and durable condition This operation can however be influenced by external events Some of them will require the action of the inner VP100L security system This security system aims at protect the appliance from any over voltage for instance as they also act to protect the whole appliances under the preamplifier responsibility Speakers for instance are this way protected from DC offset at input or output of the preamplifier often issued by source components such as CD players once amplified they can cause irreversible damages An activated security front red LED is ON will block the preamplifier operation until the problem or cause Is fixed In case of mains over voltage for instance the fuse within the external power supply unit may have been blown Please only replace the fuse with the same one as desc
10. on of the amplifier requires about 8 hours getting that same level back The current consumption is divided by about 10 in stand by mode VENTURE however recommends switching the appliance fully off when leaving it unused for long periods holidays Can the provided mains cable be changed The provided mains cable answers to standard norms It can however be replaced by a higher quality VENTURE or other high end mains cable if it answers to the same norms A very sensitive musical gain can be heard depending on the chosen cable Caution when changing this cable please follow the polarity conditions of your country Phase location is different for instance between US British and French norms While it would not prevent the appliance to operate a sensitive loss could be heard sound laid back Is there any specific order to switch my Hi Fi equipments Always switch on the source equipment first they sometimes emit a spark at switch on and this must not be amplified and pushed to the speakers Then follow down the equipments An example of a switch on chain CD player decoder DAC preamplifier active crossovers if any and then amplifiers To switch off please follow the reverse order Is there any specific order to switch my Hi Fi equipments off Always switch off the source equipments last they sometimes emit a spark at switch off and this must not be amplified and pushed to the speakers Start from the bottom and
11. ribed below In case of difficulties to find these fuses please contact us For more information on the reasons of security system calls please refer to the associated table within the questions and answers chapter At last it is important to underline that these are exceptional cases which never occur under normal conditions and good quality Hi Fi elements this implies that normal conditions do not call the security system and consequently do not require fuse changes External A 500 mA slow blow fuse is used on the mains socket base within the external power supply unit for 230V A 1A slow blow fast fuse is used on the mains socket base within the external power supply unit for 100 120V Internal No fuse here but a relay based security system 5 CLEANING VP100L preamplifier was designed to operate perfectly with no specific setting or maintenance for a large number of years In case of dust removal plainly process using a clean dry rag In case of a dirty mark DO NOT use any detergent or solvent but use a clean wet rag Caution NEVER clean any appliance while in operation 12 VI SPECIFICATIONS Type Preamplifier Unbalanced Gain Harmonic Distortion lt 0 01 600 Ohms 2Volts Signal to Noise ratio gt 120dB Max input level 4 5Veff 600 Ohms Output 1 XLR Max level 9Veff 600 Ohms Inter channel balance 9dB 2 channels Weight 9 Kgs 19 8 Ibs
12. rmit to reach true musical quality heights Used in conjunction with very high quality components as the mono Class A amplifiers V100A you can feel confident that all the recorded musical emotion will be played back to you 2 VP100L VP100L s design is based on a Solid State Single Ended Type offering 4 single ended inputs RCA and 4 balanced XLR inputs commuted resistors and its fully Single End discrete buffer allow obtaining a real and more natural restitution through a transparence and dynamic never reached before The VP100L operates without any feedback This provides and preserves the maximum of dynamics and transparency Volume adjustment is insured by resistors commutation switching which are driven digitally The signal path is as straight as possible and the connection with satellite boards is handled through opto coupling remote control allows putting the power amplifier V100A in stand by mode This way you will reach its highest level of musicality within minutes of warm up time VP100L amazing musicality will sublime your imagination SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before operating your VENTURE appliance please read all instructions and v RK lt NN NN lt lt cautions carefully and completely ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables or when cleaning any component ALWAYS use a three conductor AC mains power cord whi
13. t cuts sparks on appliances 15 The appliance does not switch No sound comes out What can do We can only provide some clues to help you check the main issues Please check this list before contacting us v SEN ys wh ZS lt lt Check your house mains distribution Check that your mains cable is connected to a wall outlet AC alimented Check that your mains cable is connected to the V100A power inlet Check that your equipments voltage are compliant with your domestic one Check that the rear switch is set to ON Check that your amplifiers and other appliances are ON Check that the preamplifier amplifier are not in stand by mode Check that the remote control is operating with right AAA batteries to have your appliance waken up from the stand by mode if it was Check that source equipments are ON CD player Check that source equipments are connected to an INPUT plug of your preamplifier Check that you selected the ACTIVE input Check that your preamplifier and amplifiers are correctly connected eventually through active crossovers Check that your active crossovers if any are ON Check that your speakers are connected to the amplifier This check concerns every pair if you use multi wiring Also check the cables on your speaker and crossover ports Check that the appliance is not OFF due to the security system Unplug all and switch it back ON once you have changed the faulty fuse
14. then follow up to the source equipments An example of a switch off chain amplifiers active crossovers if any preamplifier decoder DAC CD player To switch on please follow the reverse order The heat sinks are very hot Is it dangerous VENTURE products aim at get the maximum from all internal components The heat sinks are pushed to their optimum to guarantee a maximal class A operation as it means excellence in musical quality However VENTURE products follow security norms and do not push the heat beyond the allowed limits There is consequently no excessive heat contact is hot but do not get warmer with time once appliance is considered warm Also heat regulators are used to prevent any thermal runaway and this way protect the appliance This inevitably limits the level of class A at high volumes What specific handling instructions for VENTURE appliances See Operation instructions of appliance Please note however that it is always safe to switch off and unplug all mains cables before handling any cable from the system being interconnects mains speakers or digital This caution is not specific to VENTURE products Allow 30 seconds mainly to the power supply of the appliances before unplugging the cables This will let the capacitors empty themselves smoothly no spark effect These cautions are not simply an instruction manual chapter Many problems and failures can really this easy be avoided ground shor
15. to the VP100 preamplifier On Off switch Mains plug inlet 500 mains fuse Mains phase input pin V OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS L POWER SWITCH After having connected the inputs to the corresponding appliances CD player Phono preamp tape tuner and the outputs to the dedicated appliances amplifiers active crossovers the VP100L preamplifier can be switched on using the power switch located on the rear panel of the power supply chassis is advised to put the VP100L on standby instead of switching off to fully and instantly benefit from its maximum musical quality However if meant to keep away for a long time as for holidays for instance or in the case of any storm risk it is considered safe to switch the appliance off with the rest of the Hi Fi elements 2 OPERATIONS Stand By mode is accessible from the remote control It allows reducing dramatically the energy consumption of the appliance Once awoken disabling the stand by mode the preamplifier will provide its optimum musical quality after only 15 minutes whereas the first operation will require more than 4 hours of warm up as will require any main switch on to reach this same level VP100L offers 8 inputs 4 single ended RCA and 4 balanced At start up it initializes itself to the RCA1 input and the 66 db volume level max attenuation Use the Volume knob right knob or the remote control to adjust the volume Use the Selector kno
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