Balanced Audio Technology VK-32SE Owner'S Manual Download Page 4

 

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In order to change the tube type the user needs to remove the installed Current Source board, and replace it 
with either another board, designed for a particular tube type, or install the 5881 tubes as a direct plug-in. 
 
Only the 5881 tubes can be used directly upon the removal of the 6C19 current source board. 
 

 

 
Please consult the factory regarding options for other tube types that may be available in the future. 
 

 

WARNING: 

The following procedure should only be performed by qualified personnel 

 

 

To change the current source: 

 

1.  Turn the unit OFF and wait at least 5 minutes to allow the tubes to cool down and the power 

supply charge to dissipate. 

 

2.  Remove the six screws holding the current source board. 

 

3.  Pull the current source board straight up to disengage its connectors. 

 

4.  Install the new current source board making sure its connectors are properly aligned.  Board will 

be positioned properly when the mounting holes in the circuit board align with the standoffs. 

 

5.  Install the six mounting screws. 

 

6.  Turn the unit ON. 

Summary of Contents for VK-32SE

Page 1: ...______________________________ Address _______________________________________ _______________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE In order to receive the full five year product warranty please mai...

Page 2: ...2 VK 32SE Vacuum Tube Balanced Stereo Preamplifier Owner s Manual 1300 First Stat Blvd Suite A Wilmington DE 19804 Tel 302 999 8855 Fax 302 999 8818...

Page 3: ...unit In its standard configuration the VK 32SE current sources use the Russian 6C19 tubes That tube is basically a miniature version of the famous 6C33 tube and provides in our view the best combinat...

Page 4: ...ure WARNING The following procedure should only be performed by qualified personnel To change the current source 1 Turn the unit OFF and wait at least 5 minutes to allow the tubes to cool down and the...

Page 5: ...tion 9 VOLUME knob 9 DISPLAY format 10 FUCTION button 10 DISPLAY Brightness function 11 MUTE function 11 VK 32SE PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS 12 Parameter Definitions 13 PROGRAMMING THE VK 32SE 13 BALANCE a...

Page 6: ...re 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...

Page 7: ...ve For the VK 32SE 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...

Page 8: ...SE On it will 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...

Page 9: ...me the signal cables 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 IN...

Page 10: ...nnels are identical 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...

Page 11: ...ack ON MUTE Function The VK 32SE has two mute modes manual and automatic The blue LED above the Mute button goes ON when the unit is in MUTE state To MUTE the VK 32SE depress the MUTE button located o...

Page 12: ...rols the Function button and Volume knob or corresponding remote control buttons Function and Volume Up Down buttons Every unit comes from the factory with a default set of parameters stored in its me...

Page 13: ...udio Video installations With this flexibility it is possible for example to set the CD input to be Stereo and Non Inverting while the Phono input would be Mono and Inverting PROGRAMMING THE VK 32SE N...

Page 14: ...input is used as the reference Let s presume that the PH1 input the weaker source is then programmed to play at 20 counts higher Its volume offset will then read 20 The user can later select the PH1...

Page 15: ...d STEREO Use the volume knob to set the condition to STEREO MONO or LAST Exit the programming mode by pressing and holding the Function button NOTE In the LAST mode the state of the Phase switch will...

Page 16: ...ee below UNITY gain for the VK 32SE preamplifier correspond to the following volume setting CNTS display mode 100 Counts DBU 00 0dB DBM 20 0dB Exit the programming mode by pressing and holding the Fun...

Page 17: ...source The examples may include CD 2 DVD1 JOHN VKD5 MARY BOB1 etc To program the input name do the following Select the desired input Press the Function button eight times The first character of the i...

Page 18: ...button will cause the MUTE function in the VK 32SE to toggle between ON and OFF states The Mute LED on the VK 32SE front panel will reflect the status of the Mute circuit Fade Pressing the FADE button...

Page 19: ...own fuse in the VK 32SE 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 prope...

Page 20: ...l erase ALL user programmed setpoints and will return the unit to its factory default state In order to RESET the VK 32SE do the following 1 Turn the unit OFF 2 Disconnect the power cord from the back...

Page 21: ...Resolution 5dB Volume Control Number of Steps 140 Frequency Response 2 Hz to 200 kHz Input Impedance minimum 100kOhm each phase Output Impedance 300 Ohm each phase Noise unweighted 96 dB Distortion a...

Page 22: ...h 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...

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