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Page 1: ...506E Headphone Amplifier U S E R N G U I D E ...

Page 2: ...s neither an endorsement nor a recommen dation Symetrix assumes no responsibil ity with regard to the performance or use of these products Under copyright laws no part of this user guide may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical without permission in writing from Symetrix Inc If however your only means of access is electronic permission to print one copy...

Page 3: ...ns and Selections 5 Setting Gain Controls 6 Calculating the Maximum Amplifier Load 7 Controlling the Volume Level from a Remote Control 8 Front Panel Overview 9 Contents Rear Panel Overview 11 Signal Flow Diagram 13 Troubleshooting 14 Hardware Specifications 15 Architects and Engineers Specifications 16 Warranty 17 Service 18 Where to Get Service 18 In Warranty Repairs 18 Out of Warranty Repairs 1...

Page 4: ...22 International customers 425 787 3222 from 6 00 am to 4 30 pm Pacific Time Monday through Friday F 425 787 3211 tech symetrixaudio com www symetrixaudio com Optional Accessories MODEL ITEM DESCRIPTION HR 1 Headphone Remote Stereo headphone jack with individual volume control input and output jacks various mounting options USC 1 Security Cover Fits 1U 19 in x 1 72 in products Contact your dealer ...

Page 5: ...defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug The grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The third prong is provided for your safety When the provided plug does not fit your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Danger from Loss of Ground If the protective ground connection is lost all accessible conductive parts including knobs and controls that...

Page 6: ... feeding a mix minus or IFB from a producer or remote talent into the main monitor mix during a live broadcast or for feeding a click track during a recording session Assignable to left center left and right or right Mono Stereo Switch Maintains stereo signal integrity from input to output or in mono position either or both program inputs may be used to provide mono program signal Direct Input Out...

Page 7: ...T DIRECT INPUT 3 OUTPUT DIRECT INPUT 4 OUTPUT DIRECT INPUT 5 OUTPUT DIRECT INPUT CUE INPUT MONO RIGHT LEFT INPUT DIRECT OUTPUT 6 PROGRAM INPUTS 6 Connect your program source If your source is mono connect either to the left or right jack 506E Rear Panel 5 Optional Connect your cue source 7 Connect the first set of headphones either here or to the front panel OUTPUT 1 jack 7 Connect the first set o...

Page 8: ...ur first set of headphones now 4 Adjust the Channel 1 level control for the desired listening level 5 If you are using program and cue signals adjust the PRO GRAM INPUT and CUE INPUT level controls to achieve the desired balance of program to cue signal 6 Repeat steps for any additional headphone sets using channels 2 6 of the 506E See in this section Calculating the Maxi mum Amplifier Load to fin...

Page 9: ...n t doing anything It is OK to use any remain ing amplifier channels with higher impedance phones 50 ohms or higher For maximum output with all chan nels driven try to restrict the lowest combined load impedance to 50 ohms per channel Lower impedance loads simply reduce the maximum output possible If You Are Using Headphones Spec d for 8 Ohms Output Many headphones are spec d as being suitable for...

Page 10: ...f Mounting Options Either recessed extruded or flush mounted into studio console furniture Attached to the top or underside of a desk or cabinet Mounted on a microphone stand 506E Front Panel 1 Connect a 1 4 TRS to TRS tip ring sleeve cable maximum length 200 ft Remote Control 1 Remote Control 2 2 Set gain controls for PROGRAM INPUT CUE INPUT if using cue Headphone OUTPUT where you have connected ...

Page 11: ...o mono set this switch to MONO Using MONO you can also check the mono compatibility of your stereo program CUE INPUT ASSIGN LCR Switch Assigns the cue signal to the left channel center channel both chan nels simultaneously or the right channel of the headphone outputs CLIP LED Illuminates when the cue signal reaches 2 dB below clipping Gain Control Adjusts the level of the cue signal When you turn...

Page 12: ...respond ing rear panel output jack The tip contact is the left channel SIGNAL LED Lights to indicate the presence of signal Gain Control Adjusts the level of signal present at the headphone output When you turn control fully counterclockwise no signal will be present When you turn this control clockwise the signal at the headphone output increases CAUTION The 506E is capable of driving many headph...

Page 13: ...emote The minimum impedance of this output is 8 ohms see Calculating the Maximum Amplifier Load for combin ing headphone impedances Be sure to include headphones connected to the corresponding front panel output jack in your impedance calculations The tip contact is the left channel DIRECT INPUT 3 conductor TRS tip ring sleeve Allows separate access to the inputs of each of the 6 headphone amplifi...

Page 14: ...Bu to 4 dBu This jack parallels the 1 4 TRS Right PROGRAM INPUT jack Right 1 4 TRS 3 conductor balanced input jack 10 kilohm balanced bridging line input intended for signals ranging from 10 dBu to 4 dBu This jack parallels the XLR Right PROGRAM INPUT jack Left XLR 3 conductor balanced input jack 10 kilohm balanced bridging line input intended for signals ranging from 10 dBu to 4 dBu This jack par...

Page 15: ...x 506E Headphone Amplifier User s Guide LEFT IN RIGHT IN CUE IN BALANCED INPUT BALANCED INPUT BALANCED INPUT STEREO MONO SUM SUM ASSIGN DIRECT INPUT FRONT OUTPUT REAR OUTPUT ONE OF 6 CHANNELS Signal Flow Diagram ...

Page 16: ...t Check input and output connector wiring Check for a ground loop problem Inspect related system equipment ground ing to verify that all system components are on the same AC ground Distortion Check if line input signal is too hot or already distorted If so turn down the PROGRAM INPUT and or CUE INPUT gain controls Check the output loading Check if something else is clipping Check if you are overdr...

Page 17: ...ut level Performance Data Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 0 5 dB THD Noise 0 05 Residual Output Noise 90 dBu Maximum Gain Program and Cue Inputs 20 dB Direct Channel Inputs 10 dB Separation 70 dB 1000 Hz typical Connections Input Program Inputs and Cue Input balanced XLR and balanced TRS Direct Channel Inputs unbalanced TRS Output Unbalanced TRS Power In Standard IEC Power Inlet Physical Size...

Page 18: ...put gain control with a mono stereo switch A cue input gain control with LCR toggle switch shall also be provided All inputs shall be balanced bridging inputs Outputs shall be suitable for driving head phones in the range of 8 ohms to 2000 ohms The output source impedance shall be 100 ohms The headphone amplifier shall be equipped with a program input clip LED a cue input clip LED and a power LED ...

Page 19: ...Symetrix reserves the right to effect repairs to the product with reconditioned components parts Products once repaired under warranty will be shipped to Buyer freight prepaid by Symetrix via United Parcel Service surface or any similar shipper to any location designated by buyer within the Continental United States At Buyer s request and expense Product will be returned via airfreight Outside the...

Page 20: ... for all necessary parts labor packaging materials and freight charges To Get Your 506E Unit Repaired US Customers Only 1 Call our Technical Services Group for a return authorization RA number 888 349 3222 Monday through Friday 6 00 am to 4 30 pm Pacific Time Have your serial number ready to give to the service representative You will find it on the bottom of the 506E unit 2 Pack the unit in its o...

Page 21: ...pparatus for Household and Similar General Use EN 55103 2 Electromagnetic Compatibility Product Family Standard for Audio Video and Entertainment Lighting Control Apparatus for Professional Use Part 2 Immunity The technical construction file is maintained at Symetrix Inc 14926 35th Avenue West Lynnwood WA 98037 2303 USA The authorized representative located within the European Community is World M...

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