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preamplifier gain to Unity (Gain of 1).  The VK-30SE allows the user to do so by using its FIXED 
gain function. 
 

Press the Function button six times. 
 
The display will read:  FIX   OFF 
 
Enter any desired number for the fixed gain on the selected input (see below).   
 

 
UNITY gain for the VK-30SE preamplifier correspond to the following volume 
setting: 

 

CNTS display mode   

106 Counts 

 

DBU   

 

 

00.0dB 

 

DBM   

 

 

-17.0dB 

 

 
Exit the programming mode by pressing and holding the Function button. 

 
 
DISPLAY MODE programming 
 
The volume display of the VK-30SE can be switched to work in any of the following three modes: 

 
CNTS:   

Relative volume counts with the range of 000 to 140 

 
DBU:    

Decibel readings with respect to unity gain (0dB). 

 
DBM:   

Decibel readings with respect to maximum gain (17dB) 

 

NOTE:  To avoid possible confusion, the SAME display mode setting applies to ALL inputs.  
It is not possible, for example, to set one input to CNTS and another to DBU. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INPUT NAME programming: 
 
The VK-30SE allows the user to assign any a custom name to any input.  Those names may include 
up to four characters.  The default names for the inputs are as follows: 

 

Summary of Contents for VK-30SE

Page 1: ...______________________________ Address _______________________________________ _______________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE In order to receive the full five year product warranty please mail this completed form together with a copy of your sales receipt to Balanced Audio Technology at the address below within thirty days of purchase Failure to do so will result in the product being warr...

Page 2: ...2 VK 30SE Vacuum Tube Balanced Stereo Preamplifier Owner s Manual 1300 First State Blvd Suite A Wilmington DE 19804 Tel 302 999 8855 Fax 302 999 8818 ...

Page 3: ...election 7 VOLUME knob 7 DISPLAY format 8 FUCTION button 8 DISPLAY ON OFF function 9 MUTE function 9 VK 30SE PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS 10 Parameter Definitions 11 PROGRAMMING THE VK 30SE 11 BALANCE adjustment 11 VOLUME offsets 12 PHASE 13 MONO STEREO 13 MAXIMUM gain 13 FIXED gain 14 DISPLAY MODE 14 INPUT NAME 15 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 16 Volume Up Down 16 Mute 16 Fade 16 Input 17 Display Power 17 F...

Page 4: ...ire DO NOT operate with the cover removed DO NOT expose to rain or moisture DO NOT defeat the ground power plug DO NOT replace fuse with anything other than the same type and rating as supplied by the factory Package Contents Included in the box should be the following Description Quantity VK 30SE Preamplifier 1 Power Cord 1 Spare Fuse 1 Torx Wrench T 10 1 Spare Top Cover Screws 5 User s Manual 1 ...

Page 5: ...ive For the VK 30SE use the Main 1 XLR Output for connection to your balanced power amplifier The Output 2 is configured as an RCA connector output Single Ended Components Single ended components have RCA connectors The VK 30SE preamplifier is designed to work with mix of single ended and balanced components connected to its inputs and outputs If more single ended components need to be connected t...

Page 6: ...ill automatically go through a gentle power on sequence This sequence takes 50 seconds during which time the display and the Standby LED will be flashing indicating the status of the unit 1 The number on the display during this time indicates the volume setting This will usually start at 000 This setting can be changed during this time by using the volume knob or Volume Up Down buttons on your VK ...

Page 7: ...les are changed or any other system configuration changes are being made This function is also accessible via the VK R3 remote control LED OFF Unit in Play mode LED ON Output Muted INPUT selection buttons 1 through 5 These allow the user to select any of five available inputs to be played The selected input number together with its name will be indicated on the unit front panel display as well Thi...

Page 8: ... 4 Volume setting three digits with the full range of 000 to 140 See programming section on Maximum Volume Setting FUNCTION Button This button puts the unit in its programming mode In addition to its normal PLAY mode there are eight programmable functions in the VK 30SE BALANCE Adjustment RELATIVE VOLUME setting PHASE setting MONO STEREO setting MAXIMUM volume setting FIXED volume setting DISPLAY ...

Page 9: ... is in MUTE state To MUTE the VK 30SE depress the MUTE button located on the right side of the front panel Depressing this button again will return the unit to its normal operation and turn the mute LED off When the unit is powered up it automatically self mutes until the proper operating points of the circuitry are reached It will then automatically go into Play mode provided the Mute function wa...

Page 10: ...e control buttons Function and Volume Up Down buttons Every unit comes from the factory with a default set of parameters stored in its memory This set of parameters is usable for many applications The default set includes the following parameters BALANCE ZERO RELATIVE VOLUME ZERO PHASE Non Inverting MONO STEREO STEREO MAXIMUM VOLUME 140 FIXED GAIN OFF DISPLAY COUNTS INPUT NAMES 1 TAPE 2 TUN 3 CD1 ...

Page 11: ...o and Inverting PROGRAMMING THE VK 30SE NOTE It is important to note here that all the functions described below are accessible either through the front panel controls or via the VK R3 remote control Therefore functions like BALANCE PHASE MONO etc all can be performed by using the Function button on the remote control in conjunction with the Volume Up Down buttons BALANCE Adjustment Pressing the F...

Page 12: ... volume offset will then read 20 The user can later select the PH1 input and using it as the reference program the AUX1 input to be 10 counts lower than the PH1 input Effectively the volume offset from the CD1 input to the AUX1 will now become 10 The user then can at any time verify his volume offset programming by switching the unit in its VOLUME mode by pressing the Function button twice and the...

Page 13: ...Function button NOTE In the LAST mode the state of the Phase switch will be the same as used the last time for that particular input MAXIMUM gain programming It may be desirable to limit the allowable volume setting on a particular input To do this Select the desired input Enter the MAXIMUM programming mode by pressing the Function button five times Set the display to any desired number that will ...

Page 14: ...unction button DISPLAY MODE programming The volume display of the VK 30SE can be switched to work in any of the following three modes CNTS Relative volume counts with the range of 000 to 140 DBU Decibel readings with respect to unity gain 0dB DBM Decibel readings with respect to maximum gain 17dB NOTE To avoid possible confusion the SAME display mode setting applies to ALL inputs It is not possibl...

Page 15: ...imes The first character of the input name will start blinking Use the volume control knob or the remote control Volume Up Down buttons to select the desired character The characters are organized in the following order the digits the Latin alphabet the Cyrillic Russian alphabet the Greek alphabet Advance to the next character by pressing the Function button once Exit the programming mode by press...

Page 16: ...s The Mute LED on the VK 30SE front panel will reflect the status of the Mute circuit Fade Pressing the FADE button on the VK R3 remote control will cause the volume to smoothly decay over the period of several seconds This allows for a gradual reduction in volume as opposed to the instantaneous MUTE function This can be particularly useful during the presentation or demonstration of your equipmen...

Page 17: ...n fuse in the VK 30SE is an indication of a serious problem If a replacement fuse fails as well no further attempts should be undertaken Please contact the factory for professional service The proper fuse ratings are as follows For 100 120 VAC Units 2A 250V Slow Blow For 200 240 VAC Units 1 5A 250V Slow Blow Factory supplied fuses should be only replaced with the same type and rating parts Servici...

Page 18: ...th by anyone other than Balanced Audio Technology or its specifically authorized agents 5 Remedy If this product contains a materials manufacturing or workmanship defect that cannot be repaired at the dealership where the product was purchased it must be packed in original packaging and returned to Balanced Audio Technology via insured freight at the owners expense If replacement packaging materia...

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