QUAD Vena II User Manual

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6INSTALLATIONBefore making any connections to your high fidelity equipment make sure that all units in the system are switched off andunplugged at the mains.Mains ConnectionsThe Mains On/Off switch is on the rear panel. Before connecting your QUAD equipment to the AC mains supply check and makesure the voltage marked on the back matches your supply voltage.Digital Signal Output ConnectionsCoaxial OutputVena II has one coaxial SPDIF output. Connect an RCA digital interconnect between the digital coaxial out of Vena II unit and therequired input of your equipment.Optical OutputsVena II has one optical SPDIF output. Connect an optical (TOSLink) interconnect between the digitcal optical out of Vena II andthe required input of your equipment.Analog Signal Output ConnectionsPreamplifier OutputVena II has one pair of unbalanced RCA outputs which can make Vena II operate as a preamplifier.Connect an RCA cable between the unbalanced pre output of Vena II and the unbalanced input of a power amplifier or associatedequipment. Interconnection should be of low-noise construction and fully screened to minimize hum and noise transmission.Loudspeaker OutputsVena II has two sets of loudspeaker outputs. They are independent for right and left stereo amplifier outputs.Connect the Positive (+) RED terminals of the amplifier to the Positive (+) RED terminals of the loudspeakers. Connect the Negative(-) BLACK terminals similarly. When connecting loudspeakers tighten the terminals securely by hand. Make sure there are no loosestrands of wires which could cause short circuits.Headphone OutputVena II has a stereo 6.3mm(1/4”) jack on the front panel for connecting headphones. Connecting headphones mutes the audiosignal to the loudspeakers. Vena II headphone output can be set up to 4.5V, users can select suitable output levels to suit theirheadphones.WARNING: Listening to music at high volume levels and for extended durations can damage one’s hearing. In order to reduce therisk of damage to hearing, one should lower the volume to a safe, comfortable level, and reduce the amount of time listening athigh levels. Headsets should comply with EN 50332-2 requirements (for GS certification).