Shure SHA900 User Manual

PORTABLE LISTENING
AMPLIFIER

SHA900
USER GUIDE

Le Guide de l’Utilisateur

Bedienungsanleitung

Guia del Usuario

Guida dell’Utente

Manual do Usuário

Руководство пользователя

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取扱説明書

사용자 안내서

用户指南

消費者指南

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© 2015 Shure Incorporated
27A25732 (Rev. 1)
Printed in China

Portable Listening Amplifier

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk
of electric shock is present within this unit.

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and
maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this
unit.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. READ these instructions.

2. KEEP these instructions.

3. HEED all warnings.

4. FOLLOW all instructions.

5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.

6. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.

7. ONLY USE KSE earphones with KSA1500 amplifier.

8. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.

9. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

10. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11. REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

12. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping and splashing. DO NOT
put objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

13. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily
operable.

14. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appara­tus to rain or moisture.

15. Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in per­sonal injury and/or product failure.

16. Operate this product within its specified operating temperature range.

17. PROTECT the earphone cable from being pinched or cut.

18. DO NOT use this apparatus if the earphone cable, housing, or con­nector is damaged.

WARNING: Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. The safety certifications do not apply when the
operating voltage is changed from the factory setting.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated
could void your authority to operate this equipment.

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING

LISTENING TO AUDIO AT EXCESSIVE VOLUMES CAN CAUSE
PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE. USE AS LOW A VOLUME AS
POSSIBLE. Over exposure to excessive sound levels can damage your

ears resulting in permanent noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Please
use the following guidelines established by the Occupational Safety Health
Administration (OSHA) on maximum time exposure to sound pressure lev­els before hearing damage occurs.

90 dB SPL

at 8 hours

110 dB SPL

at ½ hour

Note: Use only with the included power supply or a Shure-approved
equivalent.

WARNING

• Battery packs may explode or release toxic materials. Risk of fire or burns. Do not
open, crush, modify, disassemble, heat above 140°F (60°C), or incinerate.

• Follow instructions from manufacturer

• Do not short circuit; may cause burns or catch fire

• Do not charge with products other than those specified in this user guide.

• Dispose of battery packs properly. Check with local vendor for proper disposal of
used battery packs.

• Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like

Note: Battery replacement to be performed only by Shure authorized ser­vice personnel.

Please follow your regional recycling scheme for batteries, packaging, and
electronic waste.

95 dB SPL

at 4 hours

115 dB SPL

at 15 minutes

100 dB SPL

at 2 hours

120 dB SPL

Avoid or damage may occur

105 dB SPL

at 1 hour

General Description

The Shure SHA900 is a compact, portable headphone amplifier that is compatible with both analog and digital audio sources. Audiophile-quality con­version delivers an exceptionally detailed audio signal over a micro-B USB connection, while premium analog components provide a clean, uncolored
signal path for analog audio sources. A full set of furnished accessories includes a Lightning® cable, micro-B USB cable, two 3.5 mm cables, and an AC
power adapter.

Features

• Connects to digital (USB) and analog audio sources

• Supports up to 24-bit, 96 kHz digital audio

• Powered by an internal, rechargeable Lithium-ion battery

• Four band parametric equalizer, limiter, and input pad

• Factory and custom user presets

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LINE IN

① Control Knob

② Power / Previous Screen

③ Hold

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① Hold Switch

Locks the power button and control knob to prevent accidental
adjustment

Controls and Navigation

Powering on / off: Long press the power button ②

Adjusting volume: Turn the control knob ①

Accessing the menu: Double-click the control knob ①

Scroll through the menu: Turn the control knob ①

Select an item: Press the control knob button ①

Return to previous screen: Press the power button ②

Lock / unlock the controls: Slide the hold switch ③ to lock and

unlock the power button and control knob. When switch displays red
background, hold is enabled.

② Power / Back Button

- Long press: turns power on and off

- Short press: returns to previous menu screen

③ Control Knob

Rotate to adjust volume and press to navigate through the menu

is charging.

to power and fully charged.

④ Power LED Indicator

- Red: The amplifier is off. Or the amplifier is connected to power and the battery

- Green: The amplifier is powered on. Or the amplifier is off; battery is connected

- Off: The amplifier is off and not connected to power.

⑤ Line In Audio Input

3.5 mm stereo input for connecting to analog audio sources

⑥ Earphone Output

3.5 mm stereo output for connecting headphones

⑦ OLED Display

Displays system information

⑧ Input Source Selector

Selects line (analog) or micro-B USB (digital) audio input

⑨ Micro-B USB port

Connects to a computer or portable audio device to receive audio or to
the micro-B USB power adapter to charge the rechargeable battery.

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Home Screen

① Audio Input Source

- LINE: Analog audio (3.5 mm input)

- USB: Digital audio

② Audio Input Meter

Indicates the input level of the audio signal

③ Audio Settings

Displays settings for the input pad and equalizer

④ Battery Meter

Displays remaining battery life

⑤ Volume

Indicates the output level