HDA 22U016 User manual

HIGH IIEFINITIllN RUIIll

High Detinition Audid\l is a technology that rccrcates the "Live"
Pertomance,
Welcome to a guided tout ol the new wo d of High Detinition
Aucliot\t . In order lot you lo enjoy the scenery ot a new souncl
expefience, it is to yout advantage Io become lamiliar with the
HDA)M Prccessot contrcls that deftly shape the images and
expands the ho zon tq yout listening enwfient.
Live sound is a tensient phenomenon. lt is not possible to
comparc a live souncl with anything else because in orcler to do
so,live Sound must be tnnsduced ancl rccotded in some way, lt
is this |act that foms the basis lor the technology known as High
Delinition Audio^..
You have p rchasecl a rcna*able new prcduct designed to
imprcve the quality ol soun.l. The unit is very simple to both
install and opetate. It wi aclcl a new dimension to yout home
audio system, anc! ptovicle many hours ot listening enioymenl,
You will discover an incteaseal "liveness" and "spacial" feel to all
yout audio rcceptions (CD, tape, DAT, and phonognph) as well
as FM Steteo VCB/TV.
Figurcs 1 and 2 display the leaturcs ol the unit:
(Front)
(Back)

HDA-
. ON/OFF Switch
Unit should be 'DN" when your audio systen is operating.
. PBOCESSING CONTROL
Sliding control to the right incrcases the anount of processing.
Adjust for optinum levellot each rccoding ot find an average
position that genercIy suits yout taste and the acouslics ol yout
room.
' ON/BYPASS SWTCH
ln bypass position unit will disconnect and rctun you to lhe
direct sound of your sterco system.
Note: When the RED LED is on lhe unil is Prccessing.
When the GHEEN LED is on the unit is in bypass.
. DIN CABLE
Dhectly connects audio inputwith audio outputiacks. You unit
is ptovided with a nolded cable with a 5 pin DIN connector on
one end and color coded RCA plugs on the olher.
BCAplugs: White = Left lnput
Yelow = Right lnput
Black = Left Output
Bed = Right output
Simple installalion delails are covercd in the "Wring/Connec-
tions" section ol this nanual.
. POWEB
The unit is powercd by a 1 8V. AC UL approved AC adaptor
(included).

WIRING/CONNECTIONS
The processor is a "Live" device and is in-
stalled either between an auxiliary device
(CD player, tape deck, stereo receiver, or
Steteo TV) or in the "Tape Monitor" Ioop (or
"Tape 2") of an Amplitier or Receiver Amp.
lnstallation in the Tape Monitor Loop wi
allow the processot to process A!!
incoming signals to the amplitiet (including
the phonograph). ff installed in the Tape
Monitor Loop, reter to Figure 3; it insta ed
in line between an auxiliary device and the
Amp/ReceivetAmp, relet to Figure 4:
FiguE 4
(Refet to you stereo owners manual for
equalizer hook-up and connect in the
same manner.)
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SPECIFICATIONS
' Frequency Besponse
. lnput lmpedance
, Load lmpedance
, llax Audio lnput Level
, Powet Supply Voltage
. Channel Sepantion
' Dimensions
. Weight
!{.5 db, 10Hz to 20kHz.
Grcatet than 10k Ohns.
2 k Ohms Nominal
t 10 volts, peak to peak
(unbalanced).
18V. AC 270 mA.
Grcater than 100 db (in
bypass node).
14.5 cm. x 3.7 cn. x 20cm.
(5.5" x 1.5" x7.9").
2 lbs.
PATENT INFORMATION
l,nited States and Forcign Patents Pending.
Copytight a 1992 High Detinition Audio, lnc.

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