Balanced Audio Technology VK-P5 Owner's Manual - Description Of Controls
Connecting the VK-P5 to Your System
Cartridge Input
The back panel of the VK-P5 phono stage is equipped with one set of RCA cartridge input
connectors.
Output Connection
The VK-P5 is equipped with XLR output connectors. Any high quality set of balanced
interconnects can be used to connect the VK-P5 to your balanced preamplifier.
Single-ended preamplifiers can be connected to the VK-P5 output through the use of XLR-
to-RCA adapters, available from BAT.
Description of Controls
Power Switch
The power switch has two positions: OFF and ON. Putting the switch in the OFF position
(even for a short period of time) will reset the soft start and mute circuits. The VK-P5 will
then require about 45 seconds to return back to normal operation.
When you turn the unit ON, the VK-P5 will automatically go through a gentle power-on
sequence. At the end of this sequence the unit will automatically unmute. However, since the
source volume may be unknown at this time, it is advisable to turn the volume control on your
preamplifier fully counterclockwise and place the mute switch in "Mute" position before
turning the VK-P5 ON.
Output Muting
The output of the VK-P5 phono stage has a mute relay that disables it for about 45 seconds
every time the unit is turned ON.
When the unit is powered up it automatically self-mutes until the proper operating points of
the circuitry are reached. It will then go into normal play mode.
Changing the power switch position from ON to OFF even for short time, will make the unit
reset its power sequencing circuit and mute its output. It will then require about 45 seconds
for the unit to become operational again.