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Connecting the TL5.5 to a Home Theater System 

Your VTL TL5.5 preamplifier is designed to work in conjunction with both 
conventional two-channel and home theater systems.  If you have both systems set 
up so that your front speakers are used for your audio as well as home theater 
systems, then connect the external surround processor front left and right main 
outputs to any of the preamplifier’s inputs. This will allow the surround processor 
to drive the front left and right speakers when the unity input is engaged.  
 
Under this configuration, when you are listening to your two-channel audio system 
from sources connected to the line inputs of the TL5.5 then select the relevant 
input. The source components and the TL5.5 are now driving the front speakers, 
giving you the full volume control and source selection. 
 
When you want to use your system for home theater, select the input that has 
been set for unity (see the appropriate section for instructions on how to set an 
input to unity gain). 
 
Under this configuration the TL5.5 receives the external surround processor's 
signal for the front left and right channels directly from the external surround 
processor, and passes it directly to the power amplifiers at the same level that the 
Processor is putting out. This means that in this mode the volume control is fixed, 
and the signal is passed to the front left and right amplifiers at unity gain through 
the gain stage. This gives the external surround processor the volume control of 
these channels while controlling the center, rear and subwoofer channels at the 
same time. 
 

Caution: Before unmuting the preamplifier after selecting the unity position, 
ensure that you adjust the volume of the surround processor to a low level to 
protect your system from high signals that might result.  
 
Caution:  If you do not have a surround processor connected to the TL5.5’s 
unity input, you may get a slight buzzing sound when you select the unity 
position, which comes from the open input of the power amplifier. This slight 
buzz will not damage anything in your system, but should be corrected by 
terminating the input properly.

 

 

Using the TL-5.5 to trigger other devices 

The TL-5.5 offers two trigger outputs that, if programmed, will supply a low current 
12V hold while the unit is powered on. (See separate section on programming one or 
both of the trigger outputs.) 

The connector used to connect to the trigger output of the TL-5.5 is a Phoenix 
connector, p/n 1792757, and fits into the mating header (Phoenix p/n 1872460) on 
the rear apron of the TL-5.5. The connector only plugs in one way, so it is polarized. 

TL5.5 SERIES II Preamplifier Owner’s Manual 
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Страница 1: ...VTL TL5 5 Series II Signature Preamplifier Owner sManual...

Страница 2: ...be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without the express written permission by VTL Version History Version 2 0 May 19 2010 Part Number OM...

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Страница 4: ...and Connect Source Components 14 Connecting to a Turntable 15 Connecting the TL5 5 to a Home Theater System 16 Using the TL 5 5 to trigger other devices 16 Chapter 3 18 Operating the Preamplifier 18...

Страница 5: ...w of TL5 5 II Line and Phono Stage 45 Internal View of TL5 5 II Phono Stage 46 Cleaning 46 Troubleshooting 46 chapter 5 49 TL 5 5II Specifications 49 Chapter 6 51 Warranty 51 Appendix 53 Warranty Regi...

Страница 6: ...udio technology sourced from VTL s TL 7 5 Reference and TL 6 5 Signature preamplifiers This technology uses a simple circuit topology with low negative feedback and a high current low impedance output...

Страница 7: ...that the power cord used with this unit be connected to a properly grounded AC outlet There are hazardous voltages present in the unit and to prevent electrical shock do not remove the cover of this...

Страница 8: ...re damaged due to overheating from incorrect installation It is also recommended that the preamplifier be sited at least 10 inches away from the power amplifier to prevent possible noise introduction...

Страница 9: ...e any covers from the unit Always consult with your VTL authorized dealer or the VTL factory before attempting any service work on any VTL unit Do not touch the tubes after the TL5 5 is turned on The...

Страница 10: ...et on a stable surface Setting it on any other side may damage protruding components SAVE THE CARTON AND ALL PACKAGING FOR ANY FUTURE SHIPMENT OF THE TL5 5 After you open the carton you should find th...

Страница 11: ...the Preamplifier Make sure the source is turned off connect the source that you use most frequently e g your CD player to the CD or AUX1 input locations in the back panel of the unit If your CD playe...

Страница 12: ...nd the LED above CD is blue to indicate that the default selection of CD is in balanced mode If your Source component is setup in balanced mode you are now ready to play your music Turn the volume to...

Страница 13: ...his input and the following four are single ended inputs only and are not used for any other function The LED color is permanently green Warning It is critical for proper sonic performance of this com...

Страница 14: ...he left and right channels are equally balanced A number with a bar on either side indicates an out of balance setting with the bar indicating the direction of balance and the display indicating the d...

Страница 15: ...s the main power fuse CAUTION Replace fuses only with fuses of same type and rating The Power Rocker powers the unit into standby mode Press up for on and down for off The Trigger Outputs provide a 12...

Страница 16: ...te Control hand held unit supplied with this preamplifier allows the user to perform the following functions Power the preamplifier on and off This is a toggle control which changes the state from one...

Страница 17: ...remote wand can be used to program another universal remote that can be used in place of or in addition to the supplied remote wand There are additional discrete remote codes available that are progra...

Страница 18: ...ur TL 5 5 Preamplifier is a high performance component capable of extremely high resolution and sonic performance To assure best conditions for optimal results plug the unit directly into a wall AC ou...

Страница 19: ...en you can also use Phono Aux2 as an additional input for any line level source you wish to use Connect all source components e g CD SACD DVD Audio Tuner DAT Video Recorder etc to the inputs on the pr...

Страница 20: ...plifier and set that input for Unity Gain by holding the Mon Proc button and pressing the button for that input simultaneously Please refer to the programming instructions in the Programming section o...

Страница 21: ...level that the Processor is putting out This means that in this mode the volume control is fixed and the signal is passed to the front left and right amplifiers at unity gain through the gain stage T...

Страница 22: ...n mm are The polarity of the trigger voltage is positive on the pin closest to you with the side view shown above and in the photo below positive is the closest left most screw terminal pin with negat...

Страница 23: ...age that takes approximately 90 seconds with countdown status displayed on the front panel numeric display window During this warm up period the preamplifier is in the muted mode After the warm up sta...

Страница 24: ...mode of the preamplifier For more details on the different operating modes indicated by the LEDs please refer to the section below on Operating modes and LED Indications Ground Loop Hum If you get a...

Страница 25: ...is pressed The numeric display also shows the channel imbalance offset value 8 Use the Fade button on the remote control to change the volume level down to 20 if the current level is higher than 20 T...

Страница 26: ...gs to memory for use at a later power up Loss of power before the settings are saved will cause the settings to be lost from memory and the preamplifier will have to be programmed again and the settin...

Страница 27: ...ee the 90 to 0 countdown when the preamp goes through the power up sequence you can suppress the display by pressing the Mute button during the countdown sequence Any programmed trigger indication wil...

Страница 28: ...n Power on mode select the input you wish to re enable and hold down the Mute button at the same time Programming Lock Out Mode Setting and resetting of Triggers Unity Gain Balanced or Single ended mo...

Страница 29: ...ss the Phono Aux 2 input for another 5 seconds and the LED will turn green Inputs 4 5 6 and 7 LED Aux 3 Tuner Aux4 Aux 5 Inputs 4 5 6 and 7 are for single ended inputs only During Power up and trigger...

Страница 30: ...of balance information If the channels are out of balance out of balance indicator on left for leftward balance or on right if rightward balance of numeric display is visible during operate mode if t...

Страница 31: ...c display goes into the sequential countdown timer from 90 to 0 If power on sequence is successfully executed display on unit indicates that it is no longer in standby mode when the numeric display ch...

Страница 32: ...ute switch is pressed again during the power on cycle Status Power on countdown mode is turned on and off depending on the current state Remote control mute button does not change the power on countdo...

Страница 33: ...o balanced mode Input 1 2 only Front panel or RS 232 port Unlocked mode only Most components are single ended but balanced operation is often quieter and more dynamic Balanced operation requires a dif...

Страница 34: ...wise for lowering input level offset and clockwise for increasing input level offset Releasing the input button returns the volume display to show the level it was before the input offset was programm...

Страница 35: ...out mode and must be unlocked before setting Status Unit is in muted mode and volume does not change from unity gain after user un mutes unit Volume input offset balance phase and tape monitor functio...

Страница 36: ...tenuate or amplify signal that is fed into it User input User either rotates the volume knob clockwise for volume up or counter clockwise for volume down until desired volume is reached Indication The...

Страница 37: ...degree of out of balance If the channels are out of balance when the display reverts to volume display the directional bar is displayed next to the volume level indication in whichever direction the b...

Страница 38: ...display Status No functional change in unit 17 User changes absolute phase Remote or Front Panel Absolute phase between positive wave fronts and negative rarefactions of sound watch the woofer of you...

Страница 39: ...e only Front panel or RS 232 port Unlocked mode only Programming lockout is to lock all programming functions so that they are not able to be accidentally re set to some unintended setting during norm...

Страница 40: ...directional status information available via infra red connection and it is required that discrete commands be used by the central remote so that it does not get out of synch with the preamplifier Th...

Страница 41: ...s Connect Using as COM1 Change to the Settings tab check the following settings First field Function arrow and ctrl keys act as Terminal Keys selected Second field Backspace key sends Ctrl H selected...

Страница 42: ...ng the status of the preamplifier Returns current status as set for example STATUS POWER ON INPUT CD VOLUME 0 PHASE 0 OFFSET 0 UNITY GAIN OFF BALANCED POWER ON OFF For powering the preamplifier ON and...

Страница 43: ...Returns current balanced settings for example BALANCED CD AUX1 OFFSET n For setting input offsets to equalize volume between inputs Returns current offset settings for selected input in degree of off...

Страница 44: ...9 627 6988 VERSION Returns the version number of the software Installed version of the software Version 072109 Powering the system off You may keep your VTL preamplifier and your source components on...

Страница 45: ...u turn the preamplifier off If the trigger function is being used powering the preamplifier off will automatically turn off the power amplifier s 3 Turn the source components off if you prefer to keep...

Страница 46: ...s As the tubes age beyond their peak performance there will be a general softening of the sound We recommend a complete replacement of the tubes in your preamplifier at that time which will restore it...

Страница 47: ...bes two 12AU7s and four 12AT7s The following figure indicates the location of the tube type with respect to the sockets looking from above and in front of the chassis If your TL5 5 II preamplifier is...

Страница 48: ...any movement at all when you try to rock it gently If the socket appears loose and not making contact with any or all of the tube pins the socket should be re tensioned 2 Replacing the protective cove...

Страница 49: ...rting a flat head screwdriver into the slot and turning the screw head approximately one quarter of a turn in a counter clockwise direction while pressing inwards The fuse cap should spring out from i...

Страница 50: ...Internal View of TL5 5 II Line Stage Internal View of TL5 5 II Line and Phono Stage TL5 5 SERIES II Preamplifier Owner s Manual VTL 45...

Страница 51: ...or cleaning the front panel as this can damage the lettering and the finish It is recommended that you use a contact cleaner such as Pro Gold on the input and output connectors regularly to ensure opt...

Страница 52: ...ommand are different for both units then one or other of the remote controls will have to be re programmed Contact your VTL Dealer or the Factory for a solution to this problem Note that in either cas...

Страница 53: ...e there is most likely no damage to the unit as the fuses are designed to open before damage occurs so most likely the fuse replacement will fix the problem 8 The fuses have been checked and they are...

Страница 54: ...dB single ended 17dB balanced Switchable to Low Gain 6 dB SE 11 dB balanced Output Impedance 150 Ohms Max 400 ohms at 10Hz Input Impedance 35K Ohms Frequency response 0 1 dB 1 Hz 200KHz 0 1dB Maximum...

Страница 55: ...ge MM MC Tube Complement 2x12AX7 2x12AT7 2x12AT7 2x12AX7 2x12AU7 Load 47K ohm Selectable 100 ohm 220 ohm 470 ohm 1K ohm 47K ohm Gain 40 dB Selectable 54dB 60dB 66dB TL5 5 SERIES II Preamplifier Owner...

Страница 56: ...unit was purchased and by VTL Amplifiers Inc Under the terms of the warranty defective parts will be repaired or replaced without charge excepting the cost of tubes A six month warranty on tubes is a...

Страница 57: ...nly be registered with the VTL distributor in the country of purchase In the case of returns from outside the USA the owner of the product returned is responsible for all shipping charges and VTL will...

Страница 58: ...te 10 Chino CA 91710 USA To help you keep a record of the serial number and purchase information please enter the following information into this manual Product Model Number __________________________...

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