Millennia HV-3D User Manual

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Quick Start Guide

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HV-3 Series Preamp Front Panel

1. HIGH RESOLUTION GAIN CONTROL
Detented, 36-position gain control employing a superior
quality Grayhill mil-spec gold plated rotary switch.
Switch gain is approximately 1.5 dB per step an d is
inter-channel matched to better than 0.08 dB at all
settings.

After a brief warm-up period, adjustment of this switch
is virtually silent. Two illuminating pushbutton switches
(Green and Amber) determine the gain "range" of the
rotary switch.

When the pushbutton switches are not depressed (non­illuminated), the mic preamp gain provided is as printed
on the front panel (9.0 dB, 10.5 dB, 12.0 dB, etc..).

When the green pushbutton switch (only) is depressed
and illuminated, add 18 dB to the gain settings as
printed on the front panel.\When the green and amber
switches are both depressed and illuminated, add 36 dB
to the gain settings as printed on the front panel. For
example, with both pushbutton switches depressed and
the rotary switch at 12:00 o'clock position, the preamp
gain would be 54 dB (18 + 36).

2. PHANTOM POWER SELECT SWITCH ("+48V")
Illuminating pushbutton switch which provides phantom
power (+48VDC) to the microphone inserted into that
channel. When this switch is depressed (illuminated
red), phantom power is applied simultaneously through
dual 6.81k ohm resistors to pins 2 and 3 of the three pin
female XLR input.

Use phantom power with condenser and other
microphones requiring traditional phantom supply.

CAUTION: Applying phantom power to
ribbon microphones could damage them. Do
not use phantom with ribbons, moving coil, and

other microphones which do not require
phantom power. Use care, as well, to not insert
or extract mic cables from the HV-3 series
preamp when phantom power is active.

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3. HIGH VOLTAGE SELECT SWITCH ("+130V")
Optional Illuminating pushbutton switch which selects
the four pin XLR input (+130VDC) for DPA (B&K) high
voltage microphones type 4003, 4004, 4009, and 4012.

When this switch is depressed (illuminated amber), the
HV-3 series preamp receives mic-level audio from the
four pin XLR input. If you are using a B&K (DPA) high
voltage microphone with four pin XLR connectors,
depress this switch so that it illuminates. If a
conventional microphone is used, do not depress this
switch. The HV-3 series preamp will not combine ("mix")
both conventional and high voltage microphones on one
channel. NOTE: The HV-3 series preamp is designed to
provide uninterrupted DC power to B&K (DPA) high
voltage microphones, regardless where this switch is
set. Use care that high voltage microphone
cables are not inserted or extracted from the unit when
power is on.

4. SIGNAL INDICATORS "OL" & "SP" LEDs
The green "signal present" (SP) LED indicates that a
nominal signal is present at the microphone input. It is
set to illuminate in the neighborhood of -35 dBu.

The red "overload" (OL) LED has been set to illuminate
when the balanced output reaches a level of +25 dBu.
However, the HV-3 series preamp can produce
unclipped, undistorted levels over twice this voltage.
Hence, the overload LED is not an indication of preamp
clipping. Rather, it is a general reference showing a
nominal "system" peak level.

If clipping is occurring in your recording path, check all
devices connected after the HV-3 series preamp and
reduce system gains accordingly. In the event that B&K
(DPA) 4004 or 4012 microphones are used with
hazardous sound pressures (over 130 dB, SPL), an
attenuator may be required between microphone and
preamp.

5. POWER SWITCH "POWER and PILOT INDICATOR
LIGHT LED - Rocker switch for switching AC line power
on and off. When LED is illuminated, shows that the HV­3 series preamp unit is powered up and active.

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OPTICAL

SPDIF OUT

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DSD CLK

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S/P-DIF

HV-3C

For 115 - 240VAC operation, 50-60 Hz. Use only the following fuse types shown:
100 - 120VAC: 2 ch x mA, 4 ch x mA, 8 ch xA, all 250V Litelfuse type 313 slow blow, or equivalent.
200 - 240VAC: 2 ch x mA, 4 ch x mA, 8 ch xxx mA, all 250V Litelfuse type 313 slow blow, or equivalent

Chassis/Audio

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100 / 115 / 230 Selection

This device complies with Part 1 peration is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause and (2) this device must accept any interfer ence
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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harmful interference,

Ground Strap

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HV-3D

Rear Panel

1. CONVENTIONAL MIC INPUTS "48V IN "
Conventional 3-pin female XLR input jacks for use with
all conventional balanced microphones, both phantom
and non-phantom powered. Provides +48V Phantom
powering. Standard input impedance is approximately
6,200 ohms. Pin 1 is ground. Pin 2 is positive polarity.
Pin 3 is negative polarity.

Connector contacts are Neutrik gold and Super C plated.
It is suggested that XLR cable connectors used with the
HV-3 series preamp employ identical plating to minimize
corrosion if you are not plugging the cables in often.

2. HIGH VOLTAGE MIC INPUTS "130V IN " Four pin
female XLR connector for use only with DPA (B&K)
models 4003, 4004, 4009, and 4012 microphones. On
HV-3 series preamps without this option, a plate will
cover the unused XLR holes. Pin 1 is ground. Pin 2 is not
connected. Pin 3 is +130 Volts DC power and pin 4 is
unbalanced audio signal.

Connecting anything other than the above listed DPA
models to this connector may result in serious damage
to microphone, the HV-3 series preamp, or both.
Connector contacts are Neutrik gold and Super C plated.
It is suggested that XLR cable connectors used with the
HV-3 series preamp employ identical plating to minimize
corrosion if you are not plugging the cables in often.

3. LINE LEVEL OUTPUTS "OUT"
Conventional three pin male XLR connectors providing
balanced, line level microphone output. Pin 1 is ground.
Pin 2 is positive polarity. Pin 3 is negative polarity. The
line level output is capable of driving 600 ohm loads and
long, high capacitance cables. Outputs may be
configured in an unbalanced configuration by either
grounding one of the audio polarities (pin 2 or pin 3), or
taking one audio polarity directly as an unbalanced
signal (recommended). In the former configuration, the
output is automatically decreased by 6 dB. Connector
contacts are Neutrik gold and Super C plated.

4. AC VOLTAGE MAINS SELECTION "100-120" or
"200-240" A power entry module with a removable fuse
holder block. This fuse holder block is selectable for 100
to 120 Volt or 200 to 240 Volt worldwide mains
powering.

RESERVED FOR ADC

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WC OUT

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The fuse block contains two fuses — one fuse is in series
with the hot power line while the other fuse is in series
with the neutral power line. Both fuses must be
installed. To change the mains voltage selection, remove
IEC power connector and assure that the HV-3 series
preamp is not connected to mains power.

With a non-conductive tool, gently pry the fuse block
away from the power entry module. Remove the two
fuses and replace both with type as shown below. Orient
the fuse block so that the proper voltage is shown and
reinsert into the power entry module.

Double check that the fuses installed correspond to the
AC mains voltage range which is shown on the exterior
panel. Gently push the fuse block back until flush and
snug.

5. FUSES
5 x 20 mm,1000 mA, slow blow, 250 V, Littelfuse 218 or
equiv..

POWER ENTRY "IEC Power Receptacle"
An IEC-type AC line-power receptacle for use with
removable cords. Use only the power cord
provided with the HV-3 series preamp unit or equivalent
U/L approved type SV, SVT, SJ, or SJT AC power supply
cord. Do not defeat the third pin earth ground.

The complete HV-3D and HV-3C manuals are
available on-line:

http://mil-media.com/pdf/hv3d-manual.pdf
http://mil-media.com/pdf/ManualWebHV-3C.pdf

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