Balanced Audio Technology VK-50 User Manual

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VK-50
WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
In order to receive the full five year product warranty, please mail this
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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 Wilmington, DE 19804
Tel: 302-999-8855 Fax: 302-999-8818

Balanced Audio Technology VK-50 Specifications

General

Number of Inputs	5
Number of Outputs	2
Total Harmonic Distortion	< 0.1%
Gain	12 dB
Input Impedance	100 kOhms
Weight	30 lbs
Type	Preamplifier
Frequency Response	10 Hz - 100 kHz
Output Impedance	600 Ω

Summary

Warranty Registration Form

Warranty Policy Details

Outlines the 5-year warranty, conditions, and consequences of late registration.

VK-50 Preamplifier Owner's Manual

Introduction and System Setup

Package Contents, Placement, and Connection

Details on what is included, optimal unit placement, and system connection.

Front Panel Controls Overview

Power and Status Indicators

Explanation of the Standby button, LED states, and power sequence.

Audio Mode and Input Selection

Functions of Phase, Mono, Mute buttons, and input selection.

Volume, Display, and Function Buttons

Operation of the Volume knob, Display format, Function button, and ON/OFF.

Introduction and Safety Information

Safety Warnings

Crucial safety precautions to prevent injury, shock, or fire.

Package Contents Detailed

Itemized list of components included in the VK-50 package.

Connecting the VK-50 to Your System

Balanced and Single-Ended Connections

Guidance on connecting balanced XLR and single-ended RCA components.

Front Panel Controls: Power and Sequence

Standby Operation and Sequences

Details on standby mode, power-on sequence, and turning the unit off.

Front Panel Controls: Audio and Input

Phase, Mono, and Mute Functions

Operation of Phase, Mono, and Mute buttons and their LED indicators.

Input Selection and Volume Control

Using input selection buttons and the volume knob for adjustments.

Front Panel Controls: Display and Programming

Display Format and ON/OFF

Information on display modes and how to turn the display ON or OFF.

Function Button Operations

How to use the Function button for programming and mode selection.

Mute Function and Programming Overview

Mute Functionality

Explanation of manual and automatic mute modes and their behavior.

VK-50 Programmable Functions: Parameter Definitions

Programming the VK-50: Core Functions

Balance and Relative Volume Adjustment

How to set balance and relative volume offsets between inputs.

Programming the VK-50: Audio Settings

Phase and Mono/Stereo Programming

Configuration of phase (Inverting/Non-Inverting) and stereo/mono modes.

Programming the VK-50: Gain Settings

Maximum and Fixed Gain Settings

Setting maximum volume limits and fixed gain for inputs.

Programming the VK-50: Display and Naming

Display Mode Settings

Switching the volume display between Counts, DBU, and DBM.

Input Name Assignment

Customizing input names with up to four characters.

Remote Control Functions

Volume, Mute, and Fade Control

Using remote buttons for volume, mute, and fade operations.

Input Select and Display/Power Control

Remote functions for input selection and display/power management.

Fuse Protection, Servicing, and Cleaning

Fuse Ratings and Replacement

Information on proper fuse types, ratings, and replacement procedures.

Servicing and Cleaning Advice

Guidelines for unit maintenance, cleaning, and when to seek service.

Five Year Limited Warranty

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Comprehensive terms, limitations, conditions, and remedies for the warranty.