Balanced Audio Technology VK-3iX Owner's Manual

Balanced Audio Technology VK-3iX Owner's Manual

Balanced stereo preamplifier

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WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM

Unit Serial Number: _______________________________________
Customer Name:
Address:
Date of Purchase:
Purchased From:
Dealer Name:
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 warrantied for one year
from the date of manufacture.
1300 First State Blvd. Suite A W ilmington, DE 19804
VK-3iX
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
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Tel: 302-999-8855 Fax: 302-999-8818

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  • Page 1: Warranty Registration Form

    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 warrantied for one year from the date of manufacture.
  • Page 2 VK-3iX Balanced Stereo Preamplifier Owner's Manual 1300 First State Blvd. Suite A W ilmington, DE 19804 Tel: 302-999-8855 Fax: 302-999-8818...
  • Page 3 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Balanced Audio Technology VK-3iX preamplifier. Please read this owner's manual to obtain the full benefit of the VK-3iX in your system. It will provide you with the needed safety information and operating procedures for this exceptional unit.
  • Page 4 Do not stack the VK-3iX preamplifier on top of other units, nor vice versa. Connecting the VK-3iX to Your System Balanced Components Use balanced XLR interconnects. All input and output connectors are clearly marked on the back panel. Note: The VK-3iX XLR connectors are wired as follows:...
  • Page 5 RCA Female to XLR Male Output Adapters: RCA Female to XLR Female. Mixed Balanced and Single-Ended Systems Any mix of single-ended and balanced components can be connected to the VK-3iX by following the above instructions. Description of Controls Turning the VK-3iX On: When you turn the VK-3iX On, it will automatically go through a gentle power-on sequence.
  • Page 6: Display Functions

    DISPLAY FUNCTIONS: Volume Display. The two-digit display in the middle of the VK-3iX front panel shows the current volume setting. The range of values for the volume settings is from 00 to 99. With the volume set to 00, the VK-3iX output will automatically MUTE. For volume settings from 22 to 99, the display changes by one count corresponding to the gain change of 0.5dB.
  • Page 7: Remote Control Functions

    REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS: The VK-R1 remote control that comes with your VK-3iX has the following functions: 1. Volume Up and Volume Down control 2. Mute function 3. Fade Down/ Fade Up function 4. Storing and recalling of the preset volume positions The following describes these functions.
  • Page 8 VOLUME PRESETS: Volume presets. This function provides an instant change to a predetermined volume setting at any time. This may be convenient when switching between sources with different output levels or for accurate and repeatable gain adjustments during testing of audio equipment. The VK-3iX can store up to five user-defined volume settings.
  • Page 9 Factory supplied fuses should be only replaced with the same type and rating parts. Servicing The Balanced Audio Technology VK-3iX should require no service other than changing tubes to maintain its high performance. The vacuum tubes used in the VK-3iX are quality 6922s and 6V6s rated for approximately 5000 hours of use.
  • Page 10: Five Year Limited Warranty

    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 materials are required, they will be supplied by the factory at a nominal charge.

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