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®
5.1 Surround Sound
Headphone System
PowerMax-HP10
User Manual
To ensure the smooth handling of your warranty please write the serial number
of your device into the box. In the case of warranty you are expected to send it
together with a copy of your invoice to your nearest TEAC sales representative.
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Changes in specifications and features may be made • without notice or obligation. Copyright © 2004, TEAC Corporation. All rights re- • served. First Edition: May 2004 Company and product names provided herein are • trademarks of their respective companies.
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Contents CE DECLARATION ....................................................................... 26 CONTENT OF PACKAGE ............................................................. 26 FEATURES ..................................................................................... 26 INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................. 27 CONTROL BUTTONS DEFINITION AND FUNCTION ...................... 28 5.1 HOME THEATER HEADPHONE CONNECTING CABLES ........ 29 CO
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CE DECLARATION We declare the product PowerMax-HP/PowerMax-HP10M complies with the following standards and directives: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC LVD Directive 73/23/EEC EN 55022/1998 EN 60000-3-2/-3-3 EN 55024/1998 EN 60000-4-2/-4-3/-4-4/-4-5/-4-6/-4-8/-4-11 EN 60950 CONTENT OF PACKAGE PowerMax-HP10 existing of 5.1 channel amplifier 6 channel 5.1 headphone In-line controller Power adapter PC connecting cable AMP connecting cable DVD connecting cable TV connecting cable USB connecting cable Micr
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for DVD movies or music. This makes it possible to enjoy theater feeling at home. Compatible to AC-3/DTS decoders for 5.1-channel playback the front, rear, center, and subwoofer speaker units in the special headphone are controlled separately by a volume controller applied to the headphone connection cable. For conventional 2-channel stereo sources like TV, CD, VCD, MP3 etc., an AUX input is installed: through 5.1 headphone 6 channel speaker drive, the stereo-soundscape is extended, by 3D space
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CONTROL BUTTONS DEFINITION AND FUNCTION Front Plate Back Plate 1. Power On/Off (On/ 6. AUX (Stereo) Audio Input Standby) Button 7. DVD (5.1 channel) Audio 2. Master Volume Knob Input 3. DVD/AUX source selector 8. Audio Extension Output switch 9. DC Power Source (7.5 V 4. Channel Indication Light adaptor) Input 5. 5.1 Channel Headphone 10. USB Power Source (5V) outputs Input/extension In-line Controller 11. Front level control knob 12. Rear level control knob 13. Center level control
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5.1 HOME THEATER HEADPHONE CONNECTING CABLES A PC signal connecting cable with 3.5mm stereo plugs on both ends. B AMP connection cable with 3.5mm stereo plugs & RCA jacks. C DVD connection cable with RCA jacks and 3.5mm stereo phono plugs. D TV connection cable with 3.5mm stereo phono plug & RCA plugs. E USB extension cable. 29 | PowerMax-HP10
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F Microphone extension cable with 3.5mm jack & 3.5mm stereo phono plugs. G Adaptor cable for the headphone from G9 to 3.5mm stereo plug to operate as conventional stereo headphones. CONNECTING THE MICROPHONE The microphone is connected to the microphone input (3.5 stereo jack) of your sound card respectively of your computer. PLAYBACK OPERATION When operating this product with DVD or 5 .1 sound cards please connect the six channel audio cable to the front, rear, center and subwoofer 5.1 channel
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volume controller allow to control the volume of the six speaker units individually. Sound environment and vibration effects are the same as on 5.1 source playback. Important: Please follow the instructions given by the labels on the device which are shown below. 31 | PowerMax-HP10
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CONNECTING THE POWERMAX-HP10 Caution! Before connecting the system, switch off the power of the PowerMax-HP10 and other equipments power sources. 1. Connecting DVD players An external DC power supply is required. Connect a 7.5V DC power supply to the 7.5V DC input jack on the back of the 5.1 amplifier box. DVD players are connected to the input jacks Front, Rear, Sub/ Center over the 6 RCA output jacks. The connection is provided by a DVD and a PC cable. Optionally a 5.1 amplifier/speaker system
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33 | PowerMax-HP10 DVD DVD connecting TV connecting cable (D) cable (C) PC connecting cable (A) 5.1 channel amplifier AMP connecting cable connecting 7.5V DC cable (B) Power adapter Back plate PowerMax-HP10
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2. Connecting Computers (5.1 Sound Cards) Utilize an USB cable to connect power to the system. The USB 5V power source is connected to the back of the 5.1 amplifier box (USB1). The second USB connector USB2 is intended to replace the occupied USB connector of your computer for other USB devices. In case of audible interference noise (e.g. with note- books) disconnect the USB cable and install the external power supply. PC 5.1 sound cards and the 3.5mm mini phono stereo input jacks of the headpho
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35 | PowerMax-HP10 PC MP3 device PC connecting cable (A) 5.1 sound card PC connecting cable (A) connecting USB cable (E) cable keyboard Back plate 5.1 channel amplifier mouse PowerMax-HP10
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3. Connecting CD players An external DC power supply is required. Connect the 7.5V DC power supply to the 7.5V DC input jack on the back of the 5.1 amplifier box. CD devices can be connected to the input AUX with the PC connecting cable. For power and signal connection method, please refer to the picture below. CD PC connecting cable (A) 7.5V DC Back plate Power Supply PowerMax-HP10 36 | PowerMax-HP10
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4. Connecting VCD player devices An external DC power supply is required. Connect the 7.5V DC power supply to the 7.5V DC input jack on the back of the 5.1 amplifier box. VCD players can be connected to the input AUX with the TV cable. Optionally a stereo amplifier/speaker system can be connected to the pass-through 5.1 front output connectors of the headphone amplifier. It provides the AUX signal for further play- back devices. For power and signal connection method, please refer to the picture
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5. Connecting Computers (Stereo Sound Cards) Utilize an USB cable for power source. Connect the USB 5V power source to the jack USB1 on the back of the 5.1 amplifier box. The second USB connector USB2 can extend the occupied USB con- nector of your computer for other USB devices. In case of audi- ble interference noise (e.g. with Notebooks) disconnect the USB cable and install the external power supply. PC stereo sound cards can be connected to the input AUX of the amplifier box by a PC audio ca
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6. Connecting Computers (Stereo Sound Cards) Utilize an USB cable for power source. Connect the USB 5V power source to the jack USB1 on the back of the 5.1 amplifier box. The second USB connector USB2 can replace the occupied USB connector of your computer for other USB devices. In case of audible interference noise (e.g. with Notebooks) disconnect the USB cable and install the external power supply. PC stereo sound cards can be connected to the input AUX of the amplifier box by a PC audio cable
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SPECIFICATION 5.1-CHANNELS AMPLIFIER Compatible to DVD, PC, VCD, CD, TV, MP3, CD-R, CD-DA Audio Inputs AUX (Stereo) 1 Set DVD (5.1-channel) 1 Set Audio Outputs 6 Channels 1 Set Audio Specifications Front, Rear, Center. 20Hz-20kHz Subwoofer 20Hz-120Hz Signal/Noise ratio >=80dB Selection >-60dB Distortion <0.5% Power supply AC/DC power supply 230/7.5V, 500mA, 3.75W USB power 5.0V, 500mA, 2.5W Dimensions (W x D x H) 90 x 155 x 143 mm Weight amplifier approx. 450g Operation Temperature 0-40 °C Opera
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WARRANTY Model Serial No. PowerMax-HP10 Owner's name Address Dealer's name Date of purchase Dealer's address Warranty Period TEAC Corporation, hereinafter called TEAC, warrants this prod- uct against any defect in material and workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser. According to the following terms this TEAC product will be re- paired without charge of labor and materials by the authorized TEA
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3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from: (a) accident, misuse, abuse or neglect; (b) failure to follow instructions supplied with the product; (c) any shipment of the product. Any damage arising of transportation is the liability of the freight company. Any damage arising of transportation and any implicit and explicit risks are the liability of the freight company.This is expressivly not a liability of TEAC; (d) repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by TEAC to repai
