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panel with the amp assembly from the combo before removing the plate and amp
section.
Voltage Selector
This slide-switch selects the correct mains voltage for your territory. Please ensure
this is set to the correct position for the available mains power. If you do find
yourself in a strange town where the mains voltage is different to home, (and
you’
ve got blisters on your feet), it will be necessary to switch this selector. The
mains fuse must always be changed at the same time. Failure to do this will result
in either the mains fuse blowing as soon as the amp is turned on or the amp
running with a fuse that is of too higher value to provide adequate safety
protection. Generally, the fuse value will double if the mains voltage is halved, (i.e.
if it’s a
1A fuse in the UK @ 230V, it will need to be a 2A fuse for the USA @ 115V).
Always use the correct rating and type of fuse. Victory amplifiers exclusively use UL-
approved 20x5mm glass ‘T’ or ‘Timed’ fuses. If you have difficulty acquiring the
correct fuses, please contact Victory using
Mains Inlet, (IEC Socket) & Mains Fuse
Please use the correct mains cord for the country you are in whether this is your
home territory or abroad. Ensure the amp is switched to the OFF
or ‘0’
position on
the rear switch and to PREHEAT using the front toggle switch before plugging the
mains lead in this socket.
The mains fuse is located in a small tray between the inlet & mains switch and can
be removed using a small flat blade screwdriver. Please note where this fuse is
located in the tray before replacing it with the correct type and value for your
territory or temporary home, (on tour for example).
POWER ON Switch
This switches the mains power ON for the VC35D. Please ensure the front toggle
switch is in the ‘PREHEAT’ centre position before powering up.
BIAS ADJUSTMENT:
Biasing needs to be done each time the output valves are replaced and should be
checked periodically to make sure they are working at their optimum for sound
quality & valve life. The VC35D uses 4 x EL84 output valves.
To set the Bias on the VC35D you need a multimeter set to the 20V DC range.
Biasing is carried out externally so no need to remove the base making the whole
process very safe. Output valves can be replaced by simply removing the top cage
and carefully removing the spring retainers, (lift them up and over the top nipples
on the valves/tubes). We recommend the use of a soft cloth to remove valves if
possible. The valves can then be pulled out using a slow rotational movement,
