Balanced Audio Technology VK-32SE Owner's Manual Page 1

1 VK-32SE WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM Unit Serial Number: _______________________________________ Customer Name: ________________________

10DISPLAY FORMAT: The VK-32SE Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) is capable of showing up to twelve alphanumeric characters. Its format depends on t

11 DISPLAY Brightness Function Changing the Display Brightness: The VK-32SE display can be dimmed or turned completely OFF by simply pressing the

12VK-32SE PROGRAMABLE FUNCTIONS The VK-32SE programming functions allow the user to optimize the unit configuration for any particular system set u

13Parameter Definitions: Every input of the VK-32SE is defined with the following set of parameters. 1. Input name (Examples include CD1, DVD1, P

14RELATIVE Volume adjustment. It is quite common to have sources with very different output levels connected to a preamplifier. In this case, swit

15 PHASE programming. Select the desired input. Press the Function button three times. The display will read: PHASE NINV. Use the volume knob

16 FIXED Gain mode In some systems (some A/V installations, for example) it is desirable to set a particular input to a fixed gain, that is then b

17 INPUT NAME programming: The VK-32SE allows the user to assign any a custom name to any input. Those names may include up to four characters.

18REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS: The optional VK-R3 remote control that comes with your VK-32SE has the following functions: Volume Up and Volume Down

19 DISPLAY/POWER switch. The Display/Power button on the VK-R3 remote control provides two functions: turning the VK-32SE display ON/OFF and switch

2 VK-32SE Vacuum Tube Balanced Stereo Preamplifier Owner's Manual 1300 First Stat Blvd. Suite A Wilmington DE 19804 Tel: 302-999-8

20 RESETTING THE VK-32SE: Under certain conditions it might become desirable to reset the internal microprocessor that controls all the functions o

21 Specifications Inputs: 2 XLR’s + 3 RCA’s Outputs: Main: 1 XLR + 1 RCA Tape Out 1 RCA Maximum Gain: 20dB Global F

22 Five Year Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions 1. Limited Warranty Upon receipt of the attached warranty registration form, Balanced Audio Tec

3Vacuum Tube Current Sources in VK-32SE Your VK-32SE incorporates a unique feature that allows you to optimize its sound to tailor it to your indiv

4In order to change the tube type the user needs to remove the installed Current Source board, and replace it with either another board, designed fo

5TABLE OF CONTENT CURRENT SOURCES 3 CHANGING CURRENT SOURCES 4 INTRODUCTION 6 Package Content 6 Physical Placement

6 INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of the Balanced Audio Technology VK-32SE preamplifier. Please read this owner's manual to obtain

7 PHYSICAL PLACEMENT It is recommended that you provide at least 6" of free space around the unit for proper ventilation. Mount the unit o

8VK-32SE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS STANDBY Button and LED The Standby button is used to turn the unit ON and OFF and to switch the preamplifier into it

9PHASE button and LED This button allows the user to invert the absolute polarity of the signal to compensate for some recordings that are made out