QUAD ERA-1 User manual
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The Closest
Approach
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The
Original Sound -these
words
have
formed
the
cornerstone
of
QUAD's philosophy since 1936.
More
than just a slogan,
it
underlies the company's commitment
to
producing the
finest
audio
equipment, capable
of
reproducing
all
the elements and emotion
of
a
live
musical
performance.
QUAD
has
drawn
upon
its
expertise
with
electrostatic loudspeakers
(ESL)
to
design
its
planar
film
diaphragm
headphones -the
ERA-1.
ERA-1
is
engineered
for
the true audio enthusiast.
To
ensure a natural sound
in
keeping
with
the company's heritage, QUAD's
engineers
have
developed a planar magnetic
drive
film
delivering
fast,
open
and transparent performance,
similar
in
quality
to
the
famous
ESLs.
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·
ERA-1
headphones,
fitted
with
fleecy,
latex
ear cushion
·
EVA
carrying case
·
Additional
soft
leather ear cushion
· 3.5mm input jack
Y-cable
·
6.5mm
input jack adapter
·
User
manual
· Warranty and
registration
card
PRODUCT
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Specifications
Model
Type
Sensitivity
Total Harmonic Distortion
Rated
Input
Power
Weight
w/o
Cable
ERA-1
Planar Diaphragm Headphones
94dB/mW
10-40,000Hz
< 0.2%
(1
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1.
ERA-1
can
be
used
with
a
variety
of
amplifiers and sources.
2.
The
headband can be extended
by
sliding down the headphones
to
fit
comfortably to
your
ears.
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3.
When
you
use
the additional
soft
leather ear cushion,
it
has
one
side
thicker then the other. Please wear the headphones
with
the thinner side
facing
the
front.
While
the thicker side should
face
the
rear.
front rear
aspect
aspect
thicker
side thinner
side
4.
When
plugging
the
Y-cable
into
the headphones,
look
for
the
small
Rand
Lindicated
on
the headband and match correctly. Connect the other end
to
your
amplifier.
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indication
Y-cable~
® indication
twist the 6.5mm
7inputjack adapter
5.
When
unplugging
the
Y-cable,
grasp
and
pull
the connector.
Never
pull
on
the cable.
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1.
The
ERA-1
comes
with
the
fleecy
ear cushion
fitted
as
standard.
There
are
additional
soft
leather cushions that provide
an
alternative
listening
experience.
2.
To
change the ear cushion,
hold
the aluminium enclosure
firmly
and
pull
gradually
to
separate
the
ear cushion.
3.
To
plug
in
the ear cushion,
push
firmly
and
match
the
pins
under the ear
cushion
into
the
holes
located
on
the ear plate.
Remember
that the thinner
side
of
the additional
soft
leather ear cushion should face the
front.
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1.
Upon
receipt of these headphones,
we
recommend
warming
up
by
playing
for
a
few
hours.
This
will
'break-in' the headphones
to
achieve
their
optimum
performance.
2.
We
recommend reducing the volume
of
your audio source before placing
the headphones
over
your
ears,
to
prevent hearing damage.
3.
Reduce
the volume
of
the amplifier before
listening
to
your headphones.
4.
Do
not
drop
or
sit
on
the headphones.
5.
We
recommend
servicing
your
ERA-1
headphones
via
approved
QUAD
service centres
only.
You
should dispose
of
your
used
headphones
via
an
approved
disposal
system
only.
6.
Please
note,
the
QUAD
ERA-1
headphones are
not
waterproof.
Please
protect
from
water,
moisture
and excessive dust etc.
7.
This
product contains magnetic material.
WARRANTY
CARD
1. The device
is
warranted for:
· A period
of
2 years (planar diaphragm)
· A period
of
1 year (ear cushion, headband, enclosure, cable)
2.
It
is importantyou retain this warranty card and original receipt from your
retailer in order
to
claim this warranty.
3. This warranty does not cover any cost
of
transportation or any other costs.
4. This warranty
will
not beapplicable in
cases
other than defects in material
and/or workmanship
for
up to 1 year from the date
of
purchase.
5. This warranty
is
not transferable, and
will
only
apply
to
the original
purchaser
of
the unit.
6.
This warranty
is
not applicable
to
the following:
·Damage caused
by
incorrect installation. The correct installation
is
described in the user manual.
· Damage caused
by
misuse, dropping
or
extreme wear and tear
of
the
unit.
· Damage caused
by
fire, lightning, water
or
any other accident/cause
beyond the reasonable control
of
QUAD
and
its
appointed distributors.
·
If
product serial number
is
removed
or
altered.
7.
There are no user serviceable parts in the unit.
Please
do
not attempt
to
service
or
open theunits yourself
or
any unauthorized individual; doing
so
will
void yourwarranty.
8. This warranty complements any notional/regional law obligations
of
dealers
or
national distributors and does not affect customer's statutory
rights
as
a customer.
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