Venture Products V100A User Manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS

V100A

Reference

CLASS A MONO BLOCK POWER AMPLIFIER

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WARNING:

POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD!

This product uses high voltage. There are no operator serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Observe all warnings
and instructions marked on the product. Use only a grounded outlet.

Do not install or use this product near water or in wet environ­ment. Install the product securely on a stable surface.

During operation the heat dissipaters and some other parts be­come hot: do not touch.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of im­portant operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of non
insulated “dangerous voltage” within the products enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

Information:

Marking by the “CE” symbol indicates compliance of this device with the
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and LVD (Low Voltage Directive)
standards of the European Community.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. FOREWORD. .................................................................................4

1. Congratulations! ........................................................................ 4

2. VENTURE AUDIO........................................................................ 4

3. V100A Reference ....................................................................... 5

II. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................6

III. OVERVIEW ...................................................................................7

1. Unpacking................................................................................. 7

2. Positioning ................................................................................7

IV. DESCRIPTION OF APPLIANCE ELEMENTS .....................................8

1. Front Panel ............................................................................... 8

2. Rear Panel ................................................................................ 8

V. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................9

1. Power Switch............................................................................. 9

2. Operations ................................................................................ 9

3. Security.................................................................................. 10

4. Cleaning ................................................................................. 11

VI. SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................12

VII. WARRANTY ................................................................................13

1. Duration ................................................................................. 13

2. Conditions............................................................................... 13

3. Miscellaneous .......................................................................... 13

VIII. FAQ ............................................................................................14

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I. FOREWORD

1. CONGRATULATIONS!

You just purchase the V100A Reference Class A mono block Solid State amplifier.
VENTURE AUDIO first wants to thank you for your trust.

The best components were hand selected and tested for its realization, as an ex­treme care was provided during its manufacturing. These attentions will permit
to reach utmost listening pleasure with live performance satisfaction.

Used in conjunction with highest quality components - both V100A Reference are
at their best with the VP100 Reference preamplifier, you can feel confident that all

the recorded musical emotion will be played back to you.

2. VENTURE AUDIO

Established in 1987 VENTURE started with the production of Car speakers fol­lowed by Home High End speakers and cables.

In 1998 the first Tube Amplifier VENTURE REFERENCE ONE, a Single Ended mono
block amplifier designed with special designed high power 300B tube family Ven­ture 6300B, was born, and followed by its brother REFERENCE S-ONE a stereo
version of the mono block. Both amplifiers was design to produce 25 watts out­put.

To full fill the desire for Live Performance, a higher power is necessary and a
solid state 100 watts Class A amplifier was designed together with the preampli­fier to achieve the aim. The preamplifier is design as a complete set for the high­est demand today’s music lovers in their music world of analogue and digital
sources.

Both MC and MM phono stage is integrated in the system to achieve the highest
quality for the vinyl analogue play back. Further a double subwoofer outputs are
provided which enable the system to be used as a 2.1 or 2.2 system.

Four single ended and four balanced line inputs with individually adjustable gain
are provided and makes the system unique.

No wish is left behind.

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3. V100A Reference

VENTURE AUDIO is proud to present its brand new electronic products, the
V100A Reference amplifier.

V100A Reference offers thanks to its CLASS A and its mono design, an

unleashed live performance listening pleasure, with an even more fruited and
carnal sound.

Its transparency and its dynamic are set for beyond common levels, and will al­low you to drive any loudspeaker. V100A

filtered power-supplies will permit to obtain an exceptional signal-to-noise
ratio.

VP100 Reference Preamplifier remote control will toggle V100A Reference in nor-

mal operational or stand-by mode, to allow an immediate access to its highest
level of musicality without any warm-up time as required at first power-on (8
hours).

Reference’s multiple self-inductances

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II. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before operating your VENTURE AUDIO appliance, please read

all instructions and cautions carefully and completely.

1. Always disconnect your entire system from AC mains before connecting or
disconnecting ant cables, or when cleaning any components.

2. Always use a three-conductor AC mains power cord which includes an earth
ground connection must be used. To prevent shock hazard, all three connec­tions must be used.

3. Never use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning.

4. Never operate this product with removed cover.

5. Never wet the inside of this product with any kind of liquid.

6. Never pour or spill liquids directly onto this unit.

7. Never block air flow through ventilation slots or heat-sinks.

8. Never bypass any fuse.

9. Never replace any fuse with value or type other than those specified.

10. Never attempt to repair this product: contact your retailer.

11. Never expose this product to extremely high or low temperature.

12. Always unplug sensitive electronic equipment during lightning.