Jasmine LP-2.0 User manual

Jasmine LP-2.0
MM/MC Phono Pre-Amplifier
Owner’s Manual
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Safety Precautions _______________
To achieve the best performance from your Jasmine LP
2.0 MM/MC Phono Stage, and for your own safety,
please read and follow these important safety
instructions:
Never place the Jasmine LP 2.0 near heat sources such
as radiators, fireplaces, stoves, or other appliances that
produce heat. Avoid placing the Jasmine LP 2.0 where it
will be subject to direct sunlight or low temperatures.
 AC extension cords are not recommended for use with
this product. If an extension cord must be used, be sure
it is an approved type and has sufficient current
carrying capacity for this product.
 Before cleaning the Jasmine LP 2.0, always disconnect
the power supply cord. Use a soft cloth and if necessary,
dampen with clean water or mild cleaning agent. Never
apply water, or any other cleaner, directly to the
chassis.
 If you smell smoke or an abnormal smell, immediately
unplug the Jasmine LP 2.0 from the power supply and
contact your Jasmine dealer.
 Never attempt to do service on the Jasmine LP 2.0
beyond what is described in this Owner’s Manual.
Qualified service personnel should perform all repairs.
 Unplug unit if it becomes wet.
 Do not open unit when attached to AC outlet;
dangerous voltages may be encountered.
 Replace fuse only with the exact type originally
included.

Contents _______________________
A Brief of Jasmine
The Design Philosophy of Jasmine
Unpacking
The Accessory Kit
Choosing a Location for the Jasmine Phono Pre-Amplifier
Connecting to AC Power
Connecting to the Turntable
Connecting to the Amplifiers
Choosing MM or MC Mode
Choosing a Correct Impedance Parameter
Power On & Off Sequence
Safet
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Precautions 2
Introduction 4
Installation 5
Connections 6
O
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eration 8
Warrant
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S
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Introduction _______________________
All of us at Jasmine would like to offer thanks and
congratulations to you for purchasing the Jasmine LP 2.0. We
sincerely believe that your Jasmine LP 2.0 is an intelligent
purchase decision that will bring you many years of musical
pleasure and satisfaction. While every new owner is anxious to
begin listening, we encourage you to take a few minutes to read
this manual and familiarize yourself with the full capabilities of
the Jasmine LP2.0.
To reduce the risk of injury or damage to your Jasmine LP 2.0,
please read the safety instructions on the first page of this
manual. In addition, please pay particular attention to the
sections of this manual where the symbol at left is shown.
Jasmine Audio was established by a group of professional
audiophile with the pure passion for the perfection of sound in
2001. The result of this passion is products with marvellous and
smooth dynamic sound combined with innovative design. No
detail on a Jasmine product is left unattended, and all
components are handpicked by experienced and qualified
engineers. Owning a Jasmine product should be seen as being
part of a very special “club”, created by enthusiasts for
enthusiasts.
Pure, Simple, Natural !
A Brief Histor
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of Jasmine
The Desi
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n Philoso
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h
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of Jasmine

Installation _______________________
This section includes information on how to unpack and
position your Jasmine LP 2.0 Phono Pre-Amplifier.
After carefully unpacking your Jasmine LP 2.0, inspect for any
shipping damage and call your dealer immediately if any is
found. Do not plug your Jasmine LP 2.0 into any outlet if you
find shipping damage.
Please save all packing materials so the unit can be easily and
safely shipped if the need arises.
Included in the carton, you will find an accessory kit that
contains the following:
 AC power cord
 DC interconnect cord
For best performance, place the Jasmine LP 2.0 on a solid,
non-resonant shelf.
Notice: Placing the two boxes in side-by-side way
steady of stack will make the noise least.
Un
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The Accessor
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Kit
Choosin
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a Location for the Jasmine Phono Pre-Am
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Connections _______________________
This section provides instructions to connect the Jasmine LP 2.0
to the rest of your music system. Below is an illustration of the
Jasmine LP 2.0 rear panel, showing all inputs and outputs.
ImpedanceSelector Input Output DCInlet
Ground MC/MM Mode Selector
PowerModelSelector
DCOutlet Fuse ACInlet PowerSwitch
Avoid allowing static shocks to be applied to the inputs or
outputs. To prevent static shocks, touch any grounded surface,
such as the chassis of a component that is plugged into an AC
socket, before connecting or removing a cable.
Inputs and outputs can be safely connected to the Jasmine LP
2.0 when the AC power is switched off.
Check to make sure your Jasmine LP 2.0 has been manufactured
for operation at your AC line voltage. Attempting to use your
Jasmine LP 2.0 at any voltage other than that specified on the
rear of the unit may cause damage that is not covered by
Jasmine’s warranty.
Connectin
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to AC Power

Jasmine AC Power Mode:
The 220V mode is suitable for using in 220 ~ 240V voltage
environment.
The 110V mode is suitable for using in 110 ~ 120V voltage
environment.
Break-in and warm-up
Careful listeners will notice that the sound of the Jasmine LP 2.0
improves steadily after the unit is powered-up. A new unit will
undergo more dramatic changes when power is applied for the
first time. Depending on the resolution of the system and the
attentiveness of the listener, you may find that the sound
continues to improve over the first several weeks of operation.
If the power is disconnected for a period of an hour or more, the
unit will undergo similar but less dramatic break-in.
When you connect the signal output cable of your turntable to
the input connector of Jasmine LP 2.0, Please be sure that the
ground spade of the signal cable also be connected on the
ground terminal of Jasmine LP 2.0 at same time. Otherwise,
maybe cause continuous noise coming with music.
The output of Jasmine LP 2.0 can be directly connected to other
pre-amplifier and integrated amplifier. But it can’t be directly
connected to any power amplifier.
Connectin
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to Turntable
Connectin
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to Am
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lifiers

Operation _______________________
This section describes how to operate the Jasmine LP 2.0 Phono
Pre-Amplifier.
Please set the correct operation mode according to the phono
cartridge which you are using by the mode selecting switch on
the rear panel.
Notice: Before setting the mode, the power must be switch off
Please refer to your cartridge parameters description and
choose suitable impedance set by impedance selector on the
rear panel. Unsuitable impedance set will distinctly cut down
the performance of the amplifier.
The correct power-on and power-off sequence will lengthen the
life of your HI-FI system.
Power On Sequence
 Turntable --> Phono Pre-Amplifier --> Pre-Amplifier -->
Power Amplifier.
 Turntable--> Phono Pre-Amplifier --> Integrated Amplifier.
Power Off Sequence
 Power Amplifier --> Pre-Amplifier--> Phono
Pre-Amplifier--> Terntable
 Integrated Amplifier--> Phono Pre-Amplifier--> Turntable
Choosin
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MM or MC Mode
Choosin
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a Correct Im
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edance Parameter
Powerin
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On & Off Se
q
uence

Warranty _______________________
Jasmine warrants that Jasmine products shall be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for:
One years for parts and labor
The warranty period begins at the date of retail sale by an
authorized Jasmine dealer and is subject to the following
requirements and understandings:
1. This is a non-transferable warranty applicable to the
original purchaser exclusively.
2. The product must not have been modified in any manner
whatsoever, or the warranty is immediately voided.
3. The product must not have been stored in humid
environment; nor subjected to weather, water, or salt spray.
4. During the warranty period Jasmine will repair the product
to working order, or, at Jasmine’s option, replace the
defective equipment with a similar available product, at no
cost to the owner for the labor, materials, and return
shipping from Jasmine.
5. Jasmine shall not, under any circumstances, be liable for
any incidental or consequential damages arising from the
loss of property or other damage or losses due to the failure
of a Jasmine product. Jasmine will not pay for loss of use or
inconvenience caused by the failure of a Jasmine product.
Jasmine will not pay for damage caused to other audio
components because of the failure of a Jasmine product
within the limits allowed by State Law.
6. All repairs performed after the warranty period has
expired will be billed to the owner and will carry a 90 day
warranty on parts and labor.
7. The customer is responsible for shipping the unit to
Jasmine.
8. Jasmine product is only warranted in the country of
original sale.

Specifications _______________________
Gain @1KHz: MM = 55dB
MC = 70dB
RIAA EQ Distortion: - 0.03 ~ +0.15dB ( 20Hz to 20KHz )
THD: < 0.01 ( 20Hz to 20KHz )
Output Level : 10V (Max)
S/N: MM > 88dB , MC > 82dB
Input Impendence: MM = 47K ohm ,
MC = 30/100/250/1K ohm selectable
Input Capacity: MM/MC = 100PF
Power Consumption: 6 Watt ( MAX)
Size: 185(W) x 205(D) x 65(H) mm / single box
@ 2005 Jasmine audio
Block B1-5C, Digital Tech. Park,
Southern Keji Rd.,
Shenzhen, GD,
China 518057
Subject to change without notice.