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Important Safety Instructions

 1.  Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instruc-

tions should be read before the product is operated.

 2.  Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instruc-

tions should be retained for future reference.

 3.  Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in 

the operating instructions should be adhered to.

 4.  Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions 

should be followed.

 5.  Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet 

before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol 

cleaners. Use a damp, soft cloth for cleaning.

 6.  Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near 

water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, 

kitchen sing or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near 

a swimming pool; and the like.

 7.  Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable 

cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may 

fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and 

serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, 

stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the 

manufacture, or sold with the product. Any mounting 

of the product should follow manufacture’s instructions 

and should use a mounting accessory recommended 

by the manufacture.

 8.  Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are 

provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation 

of the product and to protect it from overheating, and 

these openings must not be blocked or covered. The 

openings should never be blocked by placing the pro-

duct on a bed, sofa, rug, or other smimilar surface. This 

product should not be placed in a built-in installation 

such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is 

provided or the manufacture’s instructions have been 

adhered to.

 9.  Power Sources - This product should be operated only 

from the type of power source indicated on the marking 

label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply 

to your home, consult your product dealer or local 

power company. For products intended to operate from 

battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating 

instructions.

 10.  Grounding and Polarization - This product may be 

equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug 

(a plug having one blade wider than the other). This 

plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is 

safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully 

into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should 

still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your 

obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the 

polarized plug.

 11.  Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should 

be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or 

pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying 

particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience 

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the 

product.

 12.  Lightning - For added protection for this product 

during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended 

and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from 

the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable 

systems. This will prevent damage to the product due 

to lightning and power-line surges.

 13.  Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extensions 

cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this cas 

result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

 14.  Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any 

kind into this product through openings as they may 

touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that 

could result in a fire or electric shock. Do not expose 

this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and ensure that 

no objects filled with water, such as vases, are placed 

on the apparatus.

 15.  Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product 

yourself as opening or removing covers may expose 

you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all 

servicing to qualified service personnel.

 16.  Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from 

wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel 

under the following conditions:

•  When power supply cord or plug is damaged;

•  If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into 

product;

•  If the product does not operate normally by following 

the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls 

that are covered by the operating instructions as an 

improper adjustment of other controls may result in 

damage and will require extensive work by a quali-

fied technician to restore the product to its normal 

operation;

•  If the product has been dropped or damaged in any 

way;

•  If the product exhibits a distinct change in 

performance - this indicates a need for service.

 17.  Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are 

required, be sure the technician has used replacement 

parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same 

characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized 

subsitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other 

hazards. 

 18.  Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or 

repairs to this product, ask the service technician to 

perform safety checks to determine that the product is 

in proper operating condition.

 19.  Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be 

mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by 

the manufacturer.

 20.  Heat - The product should be situated away from heat 

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or 

other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

21.   [Refers to products equipped with vacuum tubes] 

Tube Cage - For your safety and to protect the vacuum 

tubes this product may be equipped with the factory 

installed vacuum tube cage.

  It is not recommended to remove the cage unless it is 

required to change the vacuum tubes.

  When the cage is removed - do not touch the vacuum 

tubes - they may be hot and burn the skin!  

Summary of Contents for HTA-2000B v.2

Page 1: ...HTA 2000B v 2 HIGH END HYBRID INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER Instruction Manual Edition 01 18 ...

Page 2: ...best sound performance A USB DAC input is a perfect choice for playing digital music from computers servers or compatible smartphones The HTA 2000B v 2 is also an ideal companion for mobile devices stream music from smartphones tablets or computers compatible via Bluetooth For those who prefer discrete listening we equipped the HTA 2000B v 2 with a high end headphone preamplifier A preamplifier ou...

Page 3: ...s Safety Instructions 4 Important Safety Instructions 5 Remote controller 6 Front and Rear Panel 7 Hooking up speaker cables 8 Hooking up the amplifier 9 Operation 11 Additional information 15 Specifications 15 ...

Page 4: ...SERT CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE THE FUSE ONLY WITH THE SAME AMPERAGE AND VOLTAGE TYPE REFER REPLACEMENT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING UNIT MAY BECOME HOT ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO ALLOW FOR COOLING DO NOT PLACE NEAR A HEAT SOURCE OR IN SPACES THAT CAN RESTRICT VENTILATION An exclamation mark in a triangle is intended to alert the user to the...

Page 5: ...onvenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 12 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable systems This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 13 Overloading Do not overload wal...

Page 6: ...f the batteries run out remove the old batteries and replace them with new ones within several minutes If the batteries are placed incorrectly they can cause explosion Remove the batteries if the remote control is not used for a long period of time Do not handle and store the batteries together with metallic tools Use the remote control within a range of 7 meters from the amplifier and angles of u...

Page 7: ...Panel 1 Input Selector 2 Headphone Jack Output 3 Remote Controller Sensor 4 CD LINE Bluetooth Inputs Led Indicators 5 Treble Regulator 6 Vacuum Tube Window 7 Power Button ON and OFF 8 Bass Regulator 9 OPTICAL USB PHONO Inputs Led Indicators 10 Direct Button ON and OFF 11 Volume Regulator 12 Loudness Button ON and OFF Front and Rear Panel ...

Page 8: ... banana etc A 10AWG cable is recommended for longer connections longer than 20 meters 66 feet For shorter lengths you can use 12 14 or 18 AWG cables It is recommended to leave about 150 cm 5 feet of extra cable at the amplifier end to facilitate positioning and installation of the amplifier Do not use staples nails or other metal objects to secure the cables You will get the best sound quality and...

Page 9: ...9 Hooking up the Amplifier ...

Page 10: ...ector is in the top position MC the selector is in the down position 7 If you want to play music from a computer using a A to B USB 2 0 digital cable not supplied with this product connect the computer to the USB input port check USB connection for more details 8 If you want to play a digital audio source equipped in an optical output CD player video console etc using a digital optical cable not s...

Page 11: ...upplied with this product are plugged into the headphone output Headphones the transmission of sound to the speakers and PRE OUT is switched off The speakers and PRE OUT are again active after you disconnect the headphones The volume of the headphones is regulated by the Volume Regulator front panel and remote controller All sound regulations Loudness Bass Treble will affect the sound transmitted t...

Page 12: ... center position the marker on the knob in the vertical position Turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the amount of low frequencies Turn the knob clockwise to increase the amount of low frequencies The BASS regulator is active only in the DIRECT OFF mode DIMMER rear panel The DIMMER switch is located on the rear panel of the amplifier Select ON to switch on the backlight of the vacuum tube w...

Page 13: ...t sample and bit rate as selected in the Windows system Changing will effect a default format of your audio device in the Windows system The current setting of playback via ASIO preferred bit rate and buffer size Click to change Note If the sound is unstable and noisy lower the sampling frequency and restart the playback The bit rate setting should be the same as or higher than the playback file O...

Page 14: ...c functions can vary on different devices Important Notes Bluetooth Connection As long as the amplifier is not switched off for longer than 10 seconds the current Bluetooth connection is active even if you change the input After that time the connection is lost and you will have to repeat the pairing procedure When you move away from the working range of the HTA 2000B v 2 Bluetooth receiver for lo...

Page 15: ...uccession Follow this procedure each time you turn your amplifier OFF ON This precaution will minimize the stress high voltages on internal components Vacuum Tube Replacement The lifetime of vacuum tubes may vary and depends on their operation time and ambient temperature playback volume levels and the number of on and off cycles Note The warranty time for vacuum tubes is shorter than for other co...

Page 16: ...ly collected and recycled as required by practices established for your country For information on recycling of this product please contact your local authorities your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Your product is marked with the symbol as showed on the left For EU European Union member users This product has been tested and found in compliance with r...

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