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Contents

Warnings

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A note about packaging................................5
Before operating the VT80 SE ......................5

Installation

 ...................................................6

Top Plate ........................................................6
To remove the top cover (for VT80 SE units 
sold outside of North America) ...................... 7
In your system ............................................... 7

Connections

 .................................................8

Back Panel Controls and Connections .........8
Input Connectors ..........................................9

Output Connectors

 .......................................9

Important ......................................................9
Matching........................................................9
A.C. Power Connection ............................... 10
Remote Turn-on ........................................... 11
RS-232 Control ............................................. 11

Operation

 ....................................................12

Front Panel Controls and Displays ..............12
Start-Up ........................................................13
Shut-Down ...................................................13
Hour Counter ...............................................13

Auto Shut Off

 .............................................. 14

Break-in ........................................................ 14
Auto Bias ..................................................... 14 

Maintenance

 .............................................. 15

Vacuum Tubes ............................................. 15
Servicing ...................................................... 15
Caution ........................................................ 15
Cleaning ....................................................... 15
Disposal and Recycling Guidelines ............. 15

Warranty

..................................................... 16

Specification

 ...............................................17

To  prevent  fire,  or  shock  hazard,  do  not 

expose your VT80 SE to rain or moisture.

Do not place objects containing water on 

top of this unit.

This unit contains voltages which can cause 

serious injury or death. Do not operate with 

covers removed. Refer servicing to your 

authorized  Audio  Research  dealer  or  other 

qualified personnel.

The detachable power cord on your VT80 SE 

is equipped with a heavy gauge, 3-conductor 

cable and a standard three-prong (US) 

grounding plug appropriate to the country 

to which it is originally shipped. For absolute 

protection, do not defeat the ground power 

plug. This provides power line grounding 

of the VT80 SE chassis to provide absolute 

protection from electrical shock.

The appliance coupler (a.c. power connector) 

at the rear of this unit must be accessible for 

emergency power disconnect.

The VT80 SE shipped outside North America 

is shipped with a protective, ventilated cover. 

While the cover may be removed, its use is 

recommended to prevent accidental contact 

with the hot vacuum tubes.

For continued protection against fire hazard, 

replace the fuse only with the same type and 

rating as specified at the fuse holder.

Warnings

The power button on the front of this unit, 

when off, does not disconnect all power from 

this unit. This unit is in sleep mode when 

not on.

This unit is RoHS compliant.

A note about packaging...

Save all packaging in a dry place away from 

fire  hazard.  Your  VT80  SE  amplifier  is  a 

precision electronic instrument and should 

be properly cartoned any time shipment is 

made. You may not have occasion to return 

your unit to the factory for service, but if that 

should prove necessary, or other occasion 

requiring  shipment  occurs,  the  original 

packaging will protect your VT80 SE from 

unnecessary damage or delay.

 

Before operating the VT80 SE

This unit has been shipped with the vacuum 

tubes installed in protective foam in 

separate boxes packed inside the shipping 

carton. Included are two matched pairs of 

KT150 power output tubes and two 6H30 

tubes. Remove the tubes carefully from the 

protective foam.

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Страница 1: ...VT80 SE Stereo Power Amplifier...

Страница 2: ...eager to begin listening however please take a few minutes to read through this guide for useful information concerning the operation of your new amplifier Once installed the performance of this ampli...

Страница 3: ...ides power line grounding of the VT80 SE chassis to provide absolute protection from electrical shock Theappliancecoupler a c powerconnector at the rear of this unit must be accessible for emergency p...

Страница 4: ...face and also assist to isolate the amplifier from spurious vibrations For upright stability and best performance never operate the unit while it is sitting on a soft surface such as a thick rug or ca...

Страница 5: ...d Special connections must be made to use such systems Contact Audio Research customer support for more information Connections Important Use the best available speaker wires and interconnects Audio R...

Страница 6: ...the rear of the VT80 SE The 12V TRIGGER IN jack should be connected to the 12VDC output of the master control system using a continuous 12VDC signal at 12mA per VT80 SE for the duration of amplifier o...

Страница 7: ...tal accumulated hours cannot be recalled Start Up Secureinterconnectsbetweentheamplifier and your preamplifier attach speaker leads to the appropriate output terminals Attach supplied power cord to re...

Страница 8: ...es can exist long after the unit is turned off Use extreme caution Caution Your VT80 SE amplifier contains sufficient levels of voltage and current to be lethal Do nottamperwithacomponentorpartinsidet...

Страница 9: ...to chassis 19 40 49 3 cm to terminals WEIGHT 45 7lbs 20 7 kg Net 60 5 lbs 27 4 kg Warranty Audio Research Corporation products are covered by a 3 Year Limited Warranty or a 90 Day Limited Warranty vac...

Страница 10: ...notice 2017 Audio Research Corporation Reproduction of this document in part or whole is expressly forbidden without written consent from Audio Research Corporation 3900 Annapolis Lane North Plymouth...

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