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USER INSTRUCTIONS
V100A
Reference
CLASS A MONO BLOCK POWER AMPLIFIER
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PAGE 2 WARNING: POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD! 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 in wet environ- ment. Install the product securely on a stable surface. During operation the heat dissipaters and some other parts be- come hot: do not touch. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
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PAGE 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. FOREWORD..................................................................................4 1. Congratulations!........................................................................4 2. VENTURE AUDIO........................................................................ 4 3. V100A Reference ....................................................................... 5 II. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................6
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PAGE 4 I. FOREWORD 1. CONGRATULATIONS! You just purchase the V100A Reference Class A mono block Solid State amplifier. VENTURE AUDIO first wants to thank you for your trust. The best components were hand selected and tested for its realization, as an ex- treme care was provided during its manufacturing. These attentions will permit to reach utmost listening pleasure with live performance satisfaction. Used in conjunction with highest quality components - both V100A Reference are
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PAGE 5 3. V100A Reference VENTURE AUDIO is proud to present its brand new electronic products, the V100A Reference amplifier. V100A Reference offers thanks to its CLASS A and its mono design, an unleashed live performance listening pleasure, with an even more fruited and carnal sound. Its transparency and its dynamic are set for beyond common levels, and will al- low you to drive any loudspeaker. V100A Reference’s multiple self-inductances filtered power-supplies will permit to obtain
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PAGE 6 II. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before operating your VENTURE AUDIO appliance, please read all instructions and cautions carefully and completely. 1. Always disconnect your entire system from AC mains before connecting or disconnecting ant cables, or when cleaning any components. 2. Always use a three-conductor AC mains power cord which includes an earth ground connection must be used. To prevent shock hazard, all three connec- tions must be used. 3. Never use flammable or combustible
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PAGE 7 III. OVERVIEW 1. Unpacking Your package contains: • A V100A Reference mono Class A amplifier. • A main power cord • This user manual. We advise to use the V100A Reference amplifier with VENTURE VP100 Reference preamplifier. We will refer to this preamplifier RC5 remote control in this manual, mainly concerning the power blocks Stand-By mode. 2. Positioning Your V100A Reference amplifier must be installed in a place about 20 cm away from the other appliance. This will g
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PAGE 8 IV. Description of appliance elements 1. Front Panel ON (green)/STAND-BY (red)/OFF LED 2. Rear Panel (8) (9) (10) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (1) BNC output for stand-by mode (5) RCA mono input (2) Stand-by mode selector auto or manual (6) XLR mono input (3) BNC input for stand-by mode (7) Security warning LED (4) Input selector XLR (balanced) (default OFF) Or RCA (unbalanced) (8) Main power cord and fuse (9) ON/OFF
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PAGE 9 V. Operation Instructions 1. Power Switch After having connected the input to the preamplifier and the output to the speaker, V100A Reference amplifier can be switched on using the power switch located on the rear panel. If you own a VP100 Reference preamplifier, connect the BNC stand-by cable from the preamplifier to an V100A Reference amplifier BNC input, then connect the BNC output of this same block to the BNC input of the other channel amplifier. Your stand-by mode ca
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PAGE 10 3. SECURITY VENTURE AUDIO appliances are designed to operate in a perfect reliable and du- rable condition. This operation can however be influenced by external events. Some of them will require the action of the inner V100A Reference security sys- tem. This security system aims at protect the appliance from any over-voltage, for in- stance, as they also act to protect the whole Hi-Fi elements under the amplifier « responsibility ». Speakers for instance are this way protected fro
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PAGE 11 4. CLEANING V100A Reference amplifier was designed to operate perfectly with no specific set- ting 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.
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PAGE 12 VI. Specifications Type: Amplifier Nominal power: 50W Class A / 4 Ohms 100W Class A / 8 Ohms 200w 4 Ohms Intermodulation Distortion (square wave): < 0,05% Input Impedance: 10 K Ohms Harmonic Distortion: < 0,05% Signal-to-Noise ratio: > 110dB Damping factor: 400 Inputs: 1 XLR input 1 RCA input Bandwidth: 0 à 150.000 Hz Rise time: < 2,5µs Dimensions: 483 x 150 x 540 mm Weight: 28 Kg / 62 lbs
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PAGE 13 VII. Warranty 1. Duration VENTURE AUDIO products are warranted to be free of defects if used under nor- mal conditions 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 ac- cordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual, abused or misused, dam- aged by accident or neglect or in being trans
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PAGE 14 VIII. FAQ 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 to get the full musi- cal quality back in about 10 to 15 minutes after waking the appliance back up. A standard switch-on of the appliance requires about 8 hours to get that same level back. The current consum
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PAGE 15 What specific handling instructions for VENTURE appliances? See “Operation instructions”. Please note however, that it is always safe to switch off and unplug all mains cables before handling any cable from the system, being intercon- nects, mains, speakers, or digital. This caution is not specific to VENTURE products. Also, please allow 30 seconds (mainly to the power appliances) before un- plugging the cables. This will let the capacitors to empty themselves smoothly (no spark
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PAGE 16 What are the security system-call causes ? See security chapter for more explanations. Cause Exter- Secu- In- Comment / solution nal rity tern fuse system al fuse Over-tension (mains X X Rare. Change the fuse. Unplug and provider) switch back on. DC offset input X Generally comes out source elements such as CD players. Unplug all cables Back but AC mains. Switch the appliance LED: back on. It must operate perfectly on alone. In that case, have your faulty eleme
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PAGE 17 Note:
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