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HDV 820 Digital headphone amplifier Instruction manual HDV 820 | 1 - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 2
system 18 Using the HDV 820 19 Switching the HDV 820 on/off 19 Connecting headphones 20 Selecting the audio source 21 Adjusting the signal level of the RCA input (UNBAL 22 Adjusting the volume 22 Cleaning and maintaining the HDV 820 23 Installing firmware updates 23 If a problem occurs 24 - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 3
by Sennheiser. 12. Use only with shelves, racks, or tables that can safely support the weight the product (see "Specifications" on page 25). 13. Unplug the product during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 4
repairs to an authorized Sennheiser service partner. Preventing damage to health and accidents ▷ Protect your hearing from high volume levels. Permanent hearing damage may occur when headphones are used at high volume levels for long periods of time. Sennheiser headphones sound exceptionally good at - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 5
Important safety instructions HDV 820 UPDATE Notes on driver and firmware updates We recommend using the latest DAC (digital-to-analog converter) firmware for your headphone amplifier and the latest driver for your operating system (MacOS), Windows). DAC firmware and driver updates can be - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 6
820 headphone amplifier The HVE 820 headphone amplifier The HDV 820 headphone amplifier is the result of Sennheiser's many years of audio expertise and the perfect complement to its high-end audiophile headphone range for the ultimate in sound quality and performance. The HDV 820 SABRE32 DAC (digital - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 7
contents HVE 820 headphone amplifier Power supply cable (depending on region; EU, UK, US, CN, KR) Quick guide Quick guide Safety guide Safety guide Microfiber cloth USB flash drive (SD-U16L version) with instruction manual (as PDF file) and driver software for Microsoft Windows operating - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 8
Overview of the front panel 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 8 | HDV 820 9 1 On/off button with LED 5 DSD reproduction LED 2 Headphone output, XLR-3/¼" (6.35 mm) jack combo socket, unbalanced 3 Headphone output, XLR-4 socket, balanced 4 Headphone outputs, 4.4 mm Pentaconn jack socket, balanced 6 Input - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 9
Putting the HDV 820 into operation Setting up the headphone amplifier CAUTION Risk of staining of furniture surfaces! Varnish or furniture polish may degrade the feet of the product, which could stain your furniture. ▷ Do not place the product on delicate surfaces; if necessary, use a non-slip - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 10
supported sampling rates: optical: up to 96 kHz, coaxial: up to 192 kHz). Information on how to set the audio signal of the connected device to PCM can be found in the Sound or Settings menu or in the instruction manual of the Sound menu can vary depending on the device you are using. 10 | HDV 820 - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 11
Putting the HDV 820 into operation B Connection possibility of the audio source: digital, coaxial connection COAX ~100-240 VAC 50/60Hz BAL UNBAL OPT USB IN R L ANALOG OUT L R ~100-240 VAC 50/60Hz LR Connection cable: stereo audio cable with 2 RCA connectors at each end HDV 820 | 11 - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 12
-3 cables Using the headphone amplifier connected to a Mac/PC You can connect the HDV 820 via USB (see page 10) directly to your Mac or PC and use it as an audio output device. Depending on the driver and settings used, high-resolution music files can be reproduced via the high-quality DAC (digital - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 13
Apple Mac OS X operating system from version 10.6 onwards, you do not have to install a driver. The HDV 820 is recognized automatically. ▷ From the System Preferences, select "Sound" and then select "Sennheiser HDV 820" as the default audio output device. SENNHEISER HDV820 Audio Out 2 1 ▷ Open the - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 14
driver • ASIO USB audio driver • Control Panel • HDV 820 Updater Notes on the USB audio modes If you use standard software (e.g. Windows require an ASIO driver and special thirdparty software, which transmits the music file natively from the player software to the DAC of the HDV 820 (see page 12). - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 15
Microsoft Windows 10 To install the "HDV 820 USB Audio Software Package" and to set the HDV 820 as the default audio output device: ▷ Install the "HDV 820 USB Audio Software Package" from the USB flash drive (supplied). The software package can also be downloaded from the Internet at www.sennheiser - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 16
HDV 820 into operation Status Tab Control Panel view Using the Sennheiser Control Panel The Control Panel allows you to configure the HDV 820 latency of the music signal from the file source (PC client) and the DAC (HDV 820). The lower the latency, the more CPU power the PC client has to allocate - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 17
Putting the HDV 820 into operation Connecting the headphone amplifier to a power amplifier or to active loudspeakers You can use the headphone amplifier as a preamplifier and connect it to a power amplifier or to active loudspeakers using analog XLR-3 cables. The output level can be adjusted via the - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 18
Putting the HDV 820 into operation Connecting the headphone amplifier to the power supply system CAUTION Danger of damage to the product! If you connect to an unsuitable power supply, the product can be damaged. ▷ Use a suitable power cable (supplied) to connect the product to the power supply - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 19
To switch the HDV 820 on: ▷ Press the on/off button. When the headphone amplifier is switched on, the on/off button is backlit in white. To switch the HDV 820 off after use: ▷ Press the on/off button. The headphone amplifier and all LEDs go off. To completely disconnect the HDV 820 from the power - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 20
The volume setting and the settings of the audio source apply to all headphones. For an optimal listening experience, Sennheiser recommends using high-impedance headphones and cables with a length of 3 m. ▷ Connect one or several pairs of headphones. 6.35 mm XLR-3 XLR-4 4.4 mm 4.4 mm 20 | HDV 820 - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 21
Using the HDV 820 Selecting the audio source WARNING Danger of hearing damage! Before switching to a different audio source, first set the volume on the headphone amplifier to a low level. Different audio sources and different listening material (e.g. different pieces of music on different CDs/sound - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 22
levels. ▷ Use the Volume control to adjust the desired volume. The volume setting applies to the headphone connections and the audio outputs (ANALOG OUT). If you have connected several identical headphones to the headphone amplifier, the volume setting applies to all headphones. 22 | HDV 820 - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 23
it is switched on. ▷ From Windows or MacOS, start the "Sennheiser HDV 820 Updater" program and follow the instructions on the screen. ▷ The program automatically checks if the new DAC firmware is compatible with your HDV 820. If this is the case, the program guides you through the installation steps - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 24
connect the 20 headphones to the headphone amplifier. No driver is installed 12 Install the USB Audio driver. Another audio output device Select "Sennheiser HDV 820" 12 is selected on the PC or Mac as the audio output device. The USB cable is not sufficiently shielded Use a USB cable that - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 25
10 to 80 % storage: 10 to 90 % 100 - 240 V ~, 50 - 60 Hz 12 W nominal (2 x 300 Ω headphones connected to the 4.4 mm outputs) max. 18 W (2 x 16 Ω headphones GAIN) Input resistance 10 kΩ Digital inputs COAX/OPT (coaxial/optical) Standard S/PDIF Supported data streams PCM HDV 820 | 25 - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 26
HDV 820 Supported sample rates coaxial/optical: 44.1; 48; 88.2; 96 kHz coaxial: 176.4; 192 kHz Digital input USB (USB Type B) USB standard min. USB 2.0 USB audio class USB Audio Class 2 Supported Headphone output (¼" (6.35 mm) jack socket) Pin assignment L R GND Impedance Headphone - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 27
Sennheiser Australia Pty Ltd, Unit 3, 31 Gibbes Street, Chatswood NSW 2067, AUSTRALIA Phone: (02) 9910 6700, email: service@sennheiser The separate collection of electrical and electronic equipment is used to promote reuse, material recycling or other forms of www.sennheiser.com/download. HDV 820 | 27 - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 28
is a registered trade mark of Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG. ASIO is a registered trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. Other product and company names mentioned in this instruction manual may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. 28 | HDV 820 - Sennheiser HDV 820 | HDV 820 Instruction manual - Page 29
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany www.sennheiser.com Publ. 11/19, 570794/A02
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Digital headphone amplifier