Owner`s manual

PHASE button and LED

This button allows the user to invert the absolute polarity of the signal to

compensate for some recordings that are made out-of-phase. The LED indicates

whether the unit is in its INVERTING or NONINVERTING mode. This function is also

accessible via the VK-R3 remote control.

LED OFF Non Inverting operation

LED ON Inverting operation

MONO Button and LED

The Mono button allows the user to switch the VK-33 in Mono operation when the

two channels are summed together. This may be useful, for example, while

listening to old monophonic recordings. This function is also accessible via the VK-

R3 remote control.

LED OFF Stereo operation

LED ON Mono operation

MUTE Button and LED

The Mute button disables the preamplifier output. It is recommended that the

Mute be engaged any time the signal cables are changed or any other system

configuration changes are being made. This function is also accessible via the VK-

R3 remote control.

LED OFF Unit in Play mode

LED ON Output Muted

INPUT selection buttons 1 through 5

These allow the user to select any of five available inputs to be played. The

selected input number together with its name will be indicated on the unit front

panel display as well. This function is also accessible via the VK-R3 remote

control.

VOLUME Knob

This knob performs different function depending upon the unit’s mode of

operation. In normal mode it works as volume control knob.

It is also used as a data input device in various Function modes to program the

unit. For example, it is used to set the BALANCE adjustment when the VK-33 is