hama 00181400 PA-506 Stereo Phono Preamplifier Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Hama

Table of Contents

Operating instruction
Package Contents
Safety Notes
Operation
Care and Maintenance
Warranty Disclaimer
Technical Data
Specifications in accordance with Regulation
Recycling Information
Documents / Resources
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181400
Stereo Phono Preamplifier
“PA-506”
Operating Instructions

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Operating instruction

Thank you for choosing the Hama product.
Take your time and read the following instructions and information completely. Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. If you sell the device, please pass these operating instructions on to the new owner.
»PA-506« Stereo Audio Preamplifier to connect record players with
magnetic pick-up systems to high-level inputs. Record players are no longer compatible with many of the new stereo amplifiers. The »PA-506« preamplifier also allows the use of normal high-level inputs (LINE, AUX, CD, Tuner, Tape, etc.) as an extra record player input. Moreover, the »PA-506« enables the connection of a record player to a PC sound card. The» PA-506« features built- in RIAA equalization.

1. Explanation of Warning Symbols and Notes
Risk of electric shock
This symbol indicates product parts energized with a dangerous voltage of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
Warning
This symbol is used to indicate safety instructions or to draw your attention to specific hazards and risks.
Note
This symbol is used to indicate additional information or important notes.

Package Contents

Stereo-phono Preamplifier
power supply,230 V, 500 mA
RCA cable, 2plugs –2plugs
These operating instructions

Safety Notes

The product is intended for private, non-commercial use only.
Use the product for its intended purpose only.
Do not use the product in the immediate vicinity of heaters or other heat sources or in direct sunlight.
Do not use the product in areas where the use of electronic devices is not permitted.
Do not use the product in moist environments and avoid splashes.
Keep the packaging material out of the reach of children due to the risk of suffocation.
Protect the product from dirt, moisture, and overheating and use it in dry rooms only.
Do not drop the product and do not expose it to any major shocks.
Do not operate the product outside the power limits given in the specifications.
Do not open the device or continue to operate it if it becomes damaged.
Connect the product only to a socket that has been approved for the device. The electrical socket must always be easily accessible.
Dispose of packaging material immediately according to locally applicable regulations.

Risk of electric shock

Do not open the device or continue to operate it if it becomes damaged.
Do not use the product if the AC adapter, the adapter cable, or the main cable are damaged.
Do not attempt to service or repair the product yourself. Leave any and all service work to qualified experts.

Operation

Warning

Connect the product only to a socket that has been approved for the device. The socket must be installed close to the product and must be easily accessible.
Disconnect the product from the network using the power button –if this is not available, unplug the power cord from the socket.
When using a multi-socket power strip, make sure that the sum power draw of all the connected devices does not exceed its maximum throughput rating.
If you will not be using the product for a long period of time, disconnect it from mains power.

Note

Ensure correct polarity when using a plug-in mains adapter, otherwise, the device could be damaged.
Lay all cables so that they do not pose a tripping hazard.
Do not bend or crush the cable.
Connect the left and right channel of the record player with the corresponding left and right channel of the preamplifier input (MM/Input).
Check that the record player has an amagnetic pick-up. Any separate chassis earthing cable on the record player must be connected to the additional screw at the back of the device.
Connect the left and right channel of the preamplifier output with the corresponding left and right channel of the stereo amplifier input (LINE, AUX, CD, Tuner, Tape, etc.).
Then connect the »PA-506« preamplifier to the power supply. The record player and amplifier can now be used in a customary manner. Please check that the correct input on the stereo amplifier has been selected.

Care and Maintenance

Note
Disconnect the device from the power supply before cleaning it or if it is not going to be used for a long period of time.
Only clean this product with a slightly damp, lint-free cloth and do not use aggressive cleaning agents.

Warranty Disclaimer

Hama GmbH &Co. KG assumes no liability and provides no warranty for damage resulting from improper installation/mounting, improper use of the product or from failure to observe the operating instructions and/or safety notes.

Technical Data

Input resistance	47 kOhm /220 pF
Output resistance	1000 Ohm
Amplifier	40 dB
Bandwidth	20 Hz to 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio	70 dB
Crosstalk	40 dB
Power supply	mains adapter

Specifications in accordance with Regulation

(EU) 2019/1782

Manufacturer’sname or trademark, commercial registration
number and address| Hama, HRA12159, Dresdner Str. 9, 86653 Monheim
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Model identifier| HNBL120050WE
Input voltage| 100–240 V
Input AC frequency| 50/60 Hz
Output voltage / Output current / Output power| 12.0 VDC/ 0.5 A/ 6.0 W
Average active efficiency| 80.60%
Efficiency at low load (10 %)| 71.50%
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No-load power consumption| 0.08 W

Recycling Information

Note on environmental protection:
After the implementation of the European Directive 2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EU in the national legal system, the following applies: Electric and electronic devices, as well as batteries, must not be disposed of with household waste. Consumers are obliged by law to return electrical and electronic devices as well as batteries at the end of their service lives to the public collecting points set up for this purpose or point of sale. Details to this are defined by the national law of the respective country.This symbol on the product, the instruction manual or the package indicates that the product is subject to these regulations. By recycling, reusing the materials or other forms of utilizing old devices/batteries, you are making an important contribution to protecting our environment.