Jasmine LP-1.0 MM/MC Owner's Manual - User Manual

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Jasmine LP-1.0 MM/MC Phono Pre-Amplifier

Owner’s Manual

Safety Precautions _______________

To get the best performance from your Jasmine LP 1.0
MM/MC Phono Stage, and for your own safety, please
read and follow these important safety instructions:

Never place the Jasmine LP 1.0 Phono Stage near heat
sources such as radiators, fireplaces, stoves, or other
appliances that produce heat. Avoid placing the
Jasmine LP 1.0 Phono Stage where it will be subject to
direct sunlight or low temperatures.

AC extension cords are not recommended for use with
this product. If an extension cord must be used, be
sure it is an approved type and has sufficient current
carrying capacity for this product.

Before cleaning the Jasmine LP 1.0 Phono Stage, always
disconnect the power supply cord. Use a soft cloth and,
if necessary, dampen with clean water or mild cleaning
agent. Never apply water, or any other cleaner, directly
to the chassis.

If you smell smoke or an abnormal smell, immediately
unplug the Jasmine LP 1.0 Phono Stage from the power
supply and contact your Jasmine dealer.

Never attempt to service the Jasmine LP 1.0 Phono
Stage beyond what is described in this Owner’s Manual.
Qualified service personnel should perform all repairs.

Unplug unit if it becomes wet.

Do not open unit when attached to AC outlet;
dangerous voltages may be encountered.

Replace fuse only with the exact type originally
included.

Contents _______________________

A Brief of Jasmine
The Design Philosophy of jasmine

Unpacking
The Accessory Kit
Choosing a Location for the Jasmine Phono Pre-Amplifier

Connecting to AC Power
Connecting to the Turntable
Connecting to the Amplifiers

Choosing MM or MC Mode
Choosing a Suitable Gain Mode
Power On & Off Sequence

Safety Precautions 2

Introduction 4

Installation 5

Connections 6

Operation 8

Warranty 10

Specifications 11

Introduction _______________________

All of us at Jasmine would like to offer thanks and
congratulations to you for purchasing the Jasmine LP1.0 Phono
Pre-Amplifier. We sincerely believe that your Jasmine LP1.0
Phono Pre-Amplifier is an intelligent purchase decision that
will bring you many years of musical pleasure and satisfaction.
While every new owner is anxious to begin listening, we
encourage you to take a few minutes to read this manual and
familiarize yourself with the full capabilities of the Jasmine
LP1.0 Phono Pre-Amplifier.

To reduce the risk of injury or damage to your

Jasmine LP1.0

Phono Pre-Amplifier

, please read the safety instructions on the

first page of this manual. In addition, please pay particular
attention to the sections of this manual where the symbol at left
is shown.

Jasmine Audio was established by a group of professional
audiophile with the pure passion for the perfection of sound in
2001. The result of this passion is products with marvellous and
smooth dynamic sound combined with innovative design. No
detail on a Jasmine product is left unattended, and all
components are handpicked by experienced and qualified
engineers. Owning a Jasmine product should be seen as being
part of a very special “club”, created by enthusiasts for
enthusiasts.

Pure, Simply, Natural !

A Brief History of Jasmine

The Design Philosophy of Jasmine

Installation _______________________

This section includes information on how to unpack and
position your Jasmine LP1.0 Phono Pre-Amplifier.

After carefully unpacking your Jasmine LP1.0 Phono
Pre-Amplifier, inspect for any shipping damage and call your
dealer immediately if any is found. Do not plug your Jasmine
LP1.0 Phono Pre-Amplifier into any outlet if you find shipping
damage.

Please save all packing materials so the unit can be easily and
safely shipped if the need arises.

Included in the carton, you will find an accessory kit that
contains the following:

AC power cord

One RCA–to-RCA Signal Cable

For best performance, place the Jasmine LP1.0 Phono
Pre-Amplifier on a solid, non-resonant shelf.

Unpacking

The Accessory Kit

Choosing a Location for the Jasmine Phono Pre-Amplifier

Connections _______________________

This section provides instructions to connect the Jasmine LP1.0
Phono Pre-Amplifier to the rest of your music system. Below is
an illustration of the Jasmine Phono Pre-Amplifier rear panel,
showing all inputs and outputs.

Input Output Power Switch AC Inlet

Ground MC/MM Mode Selector Gain Selector

Avoid allowing static shocks to be applied to the inputs or
outputs. To prevent static shocks, touch any grounded surface,
such as the chassis of a component that is plugged into an AC
socket, before connecting or removing a cable.

Inputs and outputs can be safely connected to the Jasmine LP1.0
Phono Pre-Amplifier when the AC power is switched off.

Check to make sure your Jasmine LP1.0 Phono Pre-Amplifier
has been manufactured for operation at your AC line voltage.
Attempting to use your Jasmine LP1.0 Phono Pre-Amplifier at
any voltage other than that specified on the rear of the unit may
cause damage that is not covered by Jasmine’s warranty.

Jasmine AC Power Mode:

The 220V mode is suitable for using in 220 ~ 240V voltage
environment.
The 120V mode is suitable for using in 110 ~ 120V voltage
environment.

Connecting to AC Power

Break-in and warm-up

Careful listeners will notice that the sound of the Jasmine Phono
Pre-Amplifier improves steadily after the unit is powered-up. A
new unit will undergo more dramatic changes when power is
applied for the first time. Depending on the resolution of the
system and the attentiveness of the listener, you may find that
the sound continues to improve over the first several weeks of
operation. If the power is disconnected for a period of an hour
or more, the unit will undergo similar but less dramatic
break-in.

When you connect the signal output cable of your turntable to
the input connector of Jasmine LP1.0 Phono Pre-Amplifier,
Please be sure that the ground spade of the signal cable also be
connected on the G terminal of Jasmine LP1.0 Phono
Pre-Amplifier at same time. Otherwise, Maybe cause
continuous noise coming with music.

The output of Jasmine LP1.0 Phono Pre-Amplifier can be
directly connected to other pre-amplifier and integrated
amplifier. But it can’t be directly connected to any power
amplifier.

Connecting to Turntable

Connecting to Amplifiers

Operation _______________________

This section describes how to operate the Jasmine LP1.0 Phono
Pre-Amplifier.

Please set the correct operation mode according to the phono
cartridge which you are using by the mode selecting switch on
the rear panel.

MM Mode :    The LED color on the front panel will be green.
MC Mode:    The LED color on the front panel will be red.

Notice: Before setting the mode, must power off the Jasmine
LP1.0 Phono Pre-Amplifier

Please refer to the following table to set a suitable gain
mode by the gain model selecting switch on the rear
panel.

Gain @ 1KHz:

MM / Low-Gain = 36dB
MM / High-Gain = 42dB
MC / Low-Gain = 56dB
MC / High-Gain = 62dB

Notice: Before setting the mode, must power off the Jasmine
LP1.0 Phono Pre-Amplifier

The correct power-on and power-off sequence will lengthen the
life of your Hi-Fi system.

Power On Sequence

Turntable --> Phono Pre-Amplifier --> Pre-Amplifier -->
Power Amplifier.

Turntable--> Phono Pre-Amplifier --> Integrated Amplifier.

Choosing MM or MC Mode

Choosing a Suitable Gain Mode

Powering On & Off Sequence

Power Off Sequence

Power Amplifier --> Pre-Amplifier--> Phono
Pre-Amplifier--> Terntable

Integrated Amplifier--> Phono Pre-Amplifier--> Turntable

Warranty _______________________

Jasmine warrants that Jasmine products shall be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for:

One years for parts and labor

The warranty period begins at the date of retail sale by an
authorized Jasmine dealer and is subject to the following
requirements and understandings:

1. This is a non-transferable warranty applicable to the

original purchaser exclusively.

2. The product must not have been modified in any manner

whatsoever, or the warranty is immediately voided.

3. The product must not have been stored in humid

environment; nor subjected to weather, water, or salt spray.

4. During the warranty period Jasmine will repair the product

to working order, or, at Jasmine’s option, replace the
defective equipment with a similar available product, at no
cost to the owner for the labor, materials, and return
shipping from Jasmine.

Jasmine shall not, under any circumstances, be liable for
any incidental or consequential damages arising from the
loss of property or other damage or losses due to the failure
of a Jasmine product. Jasmine will not pay for loss of use or
inconvenience caused by the failure of a Jasmine product.
Jasmine will not pay for damage caused to other audio
components because of the failure of a Jasmine product
within the limits allowed by State Law.

6. All repairs performed after the warranty period has

expired will be billed to the owner and will carry a 90 day
warranty on parts and labor.

7. The customer is responsible for shipping the unit to

Jasmine.

8. Jasmine product is only warranted in the country of

original sale.

Specifications _______________________

Gain @1KHz:

MM / Low-Gain = 36dB
MM / High-Gain = 42dB
MC / Low-Gain = 56dB
MC / High-Gain = 62dB

RIAA EQ Distortion:

+/- 0.5dB ( 20Hz to 20KHz )

THD:

< 0.01 ( 20Hz to 20KHz )

Output Level :

S/N:

MM > 88dB , MC > 79dB

Input Impendence:

MM = 47K ohm , MC = 100 ohm

Input Capacity:

MM = 100PF , MC = 1000PF

Power Consumption:

6 Watt ( MAX)

Size:

112(W) x 210(D) x 64(H) mm

@ 2004 Jasmine audio
Block B1-5C, Digital Tech. Park,
Southern Keji Rd.,
Shenzhen, GD,
China 518057

Subject to change without notice.