Balanced Audio Technology VK-3i Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Balanced Stereo Preamplifier

Summary of VK-3i

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    Vk-3i warranty registration form unit serial number: _______________________________________ customer name: _______________________________________ address: _______________________________________ _______________________________________ date of purchase: _______________________________________ purch...

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    Vk-3i balanced stereo preamplifier owner's manual 1300 first state blvd. Suite a w ilmington, de 19804 tel: 302-999-8855 fax: 302-999-8818.

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    Introduction thank you for your purchase of the balanced audio technology vk-3i preamplifier. Please read this owner's manual to obtain the full benefit of the vk-3i in your system. It will provide you with the needed safety information and operating procedures for this exceptional unit. Warnings: t...

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    Reseating tubes normally, reseating tubes upon delivery is not required. However, if any tubes have noticeably drifted out of position due to high transportation stress, it will be advisable to reseat the tubes. Use the supplied torx wrench to remove the top cover. Reseat the tubes in their sockets ...

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    Two types of adapters are available: input adapters: rca female to xlr male output adapters: rca female to xlr female. Mixed balanced and single-ended systems any mix of single-ended and balanced components can be connected to the vk-3i by following the above instructions. Description of controls tu...

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    Display functions: volume display. The two-digit display in the middle of the vk-3i front panel shows the current volume setting. The range of values for the volume settings is from 00 to 99. With the volume set to 00, the vk-3i output will automatically mute. For volume settings from 22 to 99, the ...

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    Remote control functions: the vk-r1 remote control that comes with your vk-3i has the following functions: 1. Volume up and volume down control 2. Mute function 3. Fade down/ fade up function 4. Storing and recalling of the preset volume positions the following describes these functions. Volume up a...

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    Volume presets: volume presets. This function provides an instant change to a predetermined volume setting at any time. This may be convenient when switching between sources with different output levels or for accurate and repeatable gain adjustments during testing of audio equipment. The vk-3i can ...

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    Unity gain setting: pressing the unity gain button on the remote control will cause the “u” symbol to be displayed. The second press of this button will make the vk-3i to go into its unity gain mode. This will be indicated by the character “u” on the volume display. Warning: please use this function...

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    Five year limited warranty terms and conditions 1. Limited warranty upon receipt of the attached warranty registration form, balanced audio technology warrants the purchased product to be free from manufacturing, materials, and workmanship defects for five years from date of original purchase, excep...