QUAD Vena Owner's Manual - page 6
INSTALLATION
Before making any connections to your high fidelity equipment make sure that all units in the system are switched off and
unplugged at the mains.
Mains Connections
The Mains On/Off switch is on the rear panel. Before connecting your QUAD equipment to the AC mains supply check and
make sure the voltage marked on the back matches your supply voltage.
Digital Signal Output Connections
Coaxial Output
Vena has one coaxial SPDIF output. Connect an RCA digital interconnect between the digital coaxial out of Vena unit and the
required input of your equipment.
Optical Outputs
Vena has one optical SPDIF output. Connect an optical (TOSLink) interconnect between the digital optical out of Vena and the
required input of your equipment.
Analog Signal Output Connections
Preamplifier Output
Vena has one pair of unbalanced RCA outputs which can make Vena operate as a preamplifier.
Connect an RCA cable between the unbalanced pre output of Vena and the unbalanced input of a power amplifier or associated
equipment. Interconnection should be low-noise construction and fully screened to minimize hum and noise transmission.
Loudspeaker Outputs
Vena has two sets of loudspeaker outputs. They are independent for right and left stereo amplifier outputs.
Connect the Positive (+) RED terminals of the amplifier to the Positive (+) RED terminals of the loudspeakers. Connect the
Negative (-) BLACK terminals similarly. When connecting loudspeakers tighten the terminals securely by hand. Make sure there
are no loose strands of wires which could cause short circuits.
Headphone Output
Vena has a stereo 6.3mm(1/4”) jack on the front panel for connecting headphones. Connecting headphones mutes the audio
signal to the loudspeakers. Vena’s headphone output can be set up to 3.5V, users can select suitable output levels to suit their
headphones.
WARNING: Listening to music at high volume levels and for extended durations can damage one’s hearing. In order to reduce
the risk of damage to hearing, one should lower the volume to a safe, comfortable level, and reduce the amount of time listening
at high levels. Headsets should comply with EN 50332-2 requirements (for GS certification).