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GENERAL

 

PHONE-AMP F399 includes one or two 

modules, each with a double stereo head-

phone amplifier. 

Different to most comparable models its overall 

voltage gain may be altered internally to match 

the specific needs of different headphones. 

Due to this “OPTI-MODE” called technique, 

this headphone amplifier is able to drive nearly 

all existing head-phones from 8 … 600 ohms 

load impedance. 

Because of its noise- and THD-optimized 

circuitry layout, PHONE-AMP F399 covers 

high quality demands. 

 

HINT: 

Ex works PHONE-AMP F399 is always set to 

low gain mode. 

 

Each modules´ outstanding features comprise:  

balanced inputs via XLR  

additional command channel with 

balanced inputs 

additional unbalanced inputs and  

outputs via TRS jacks 

2 stereophonic amplifiers with dedicated 

volume and balance control 

and Clip/Temp monitoring 

2 x 2 headphone sockets with split function 

additional back mounted outputs  

via TRS jacks 

 

THE CASE

 

The grounded case is made of 1 -2 mm thick 

stainless steel. This provides high mechanical 

stability and resistance against rough handling. 

The cases surfaces are not treated with any 

material, so providing excellent electrical con-

ductances for optimum EMC characteristics.  

 

THE POWER SUPPLY

 

Mains is connected via a built-in IEC-CEE 

mains socket. If necessary, mains voltage can 

be internally switched from 230 to 115 V. 

The "POWER"-switch is situated on the front 

panel. Power status is displayed by a LED 

situated below the power switch.  

A toroidal transformer delivers the internal 

supply voltages. They are stabilized by secon-

dary switch mode regulators. 

A possible overload of the power supply is 

signalized by the flashing "POWER"-LED.  

 

THE MAINS FUSE

 

The 0,25 AT fuse is internally soldered in place 

on the power supply PCB.  

 

ATTENTION !! 

FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

 

A blown fuse may refer to internal problems 

and should only been replaced during qualified 

servicing works !! 

 

Summary of Contents for PHONE-AMP F399 S

Page 1: ...s Erde Masse Konzept 3 Anschluss Steckerbelegung 4 Bedienungsanleitung 5 General Safety Instructions 9 The Earth Grounding Concept 10 Connection Connectors 11 User s Manual 12 Technische Daten Technic...

Page 2: ...r n GREEN Netzsicherung Die Netzsicherung dieses Ger tes ist eingel tet und nur von Innen zug nglich Eine durchgebrannte Sicherung weist auf interne Probleme hin und sollte nur im Rahmen von qualifizi...

Page 3: ...eiter PE fest am Geh use liegt XLR GROUD LIFT Jumper von innen zug nglich SICHERHEITSHINWEISE beachten G ROUND Ab Werk sind alle Jumper auf G ROUND gesetzt Pin 1 ist mit dem internen Masse Bezugspunkt...

Page 4: ...D SHIELD X Unsymmetrisches Kabel Signal an Trafo symmetrischen Eingang BALANCED INCOMING SIGNAL XLR MALE PLUG Shield Abschirmung Signalmasse Pin 1 Hot Signal Pin 2 Cold Ground Pin 3 Das Steckergeh use...

Page 5: ...it Funktion zus tzlich r ckw rtige Ausg nge ber TRS Klinken DAS GEH USE Das geerdete Geh use besteht aus 1 2 mm starkem Edelstahl Dies garantiert eine hohe mechanische Stabilit t und Widerstands f hig...

Page 6: ...gende Com mand Signal ber interne Jumper mit dem 2 Modul verbunden Wenn diese Funktion nicht erw nscht ist folgen Sie bitte den Hinweisen auf Seite 19 zum Umsetzen der Jumper DER UNSYMMETRISCHE EINGAN...

Page 7: ...auf 20 dB umgestellt wer den siehe auch Seite 19 HINWEIS Ab Werk ist das Ger t auf die Verst rkung 8 dB eingestellt DER VOLUME REGLER Mit dem VOLUME Regler wird die gew nsch te Lautst rke gemeinsam f...

Page 8: ...en Lasten 1 Ohm Gesamtimpedanz ergibt fast schon Kurz schluss Weiter haben Kopfh rer unterschiedliche Em pfindlichkeiten und Aussteuerungsgrenzen die zu ber cksichtigen sind wenn m glichst viele Anwen...

Page 9: ...card the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS PLUG INTO A 13 AMP POWER SOCKET Do not use the mains plug without the fuse co...

Page 10: ...ductor is always connected to the enclosure XLR GROUD LIFT Jumper accesible from the inside follow the SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS G ROUND Ex works all jumpers are set to G ROUND position Pin 1 is connected...

Page 11: ...T GND SHIELD X Unsymmetrisches Kabel Signal an Trafo symmetrischen Eingang BALANCED INCOMING SIGNAL XLR MALE PLUG Shield Abschirmung Signalmasse Pin 1 Hot Signal Pin 2 Cold Ground Pin 3 Das Steckergeh...

Page 12: ...h split function additional back mounted outputs via TRS jacks THE CASE The grounded case is made of 1 2 mm thick stainless steel This provides high mechanical stability and resistance against rough h...

Page 13: ...pushed the line inputs BAL IN L R from the 1st module are routed to the 2nd module but not the command signal HINT Ex works the command signal present on the 1st module is routed internally to the 2n...

Page 14: ...high temperature is signalised by the red CLIP TEMP LED above the respective volume control To adapt the amplifiers to different headphone characteristics the overall gain may be shifted from 8 dB to...

Page 15: ...re 8 ohm types the resulting impedance is 1 ohm which is not far from a short circuit Different headphones offer various sensitivities and multiple load limits which have to be considered to satisfy t...

Page 16: ...ominal input sensitivity 6 dBu Gain 8 dB 20 dB selectable Frequency range 0 5dB 5 Hz 25 kHz Dynamic range 2 Modules 8 x 600 Ohms driven 122 dB dB A wtd 8 x 100 Ohms driven 119 dB dB A wtd Noise 98 dBu...

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Page 19: ...nd Plane ex Works setting Pin 1 from XLR socket lifted Pin 1 from XLR socket connected to case from previous Module ex Works setting when 2 modules are present from this module COMMAND SETTING MAX INP...

Page 20: ...tlinie Mitgliedsnummer DE 26076388 F r diese Erkl rung ist der Hersteller verantwortlich We herewith declare that the following unit Name PHONE AMP F399 Serial No all is in conformity with the followi...

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