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CONTENTS
Page
Introduction .................................................................................................
3
1.
Description of the V 40 SE ...........................................................................
6
2.
Safety instructions
2.1.
Before you begin ..........................................................................................
8
2.2.
Placement ....................................................................................................
9
2.3.
Warranty .......................................................................................................
9
3.
Getting started
3.1.
Unpack and check the contents of the box ..................................................
10
3.2.
Removing the grille ......................................................................................
10
3.3.
Installing the power tubes ............................................................................
11
3.4.
Switching on for the first time - the soft-start feature ...................................
11
3.5.
Switching on for the first time: Checking the power tubes (BIAS) ..............
12
3.6.
Connecting other components to the V 40 SE .............................................
12
3.7.
Connection options: overview ......................................................................
13
4.
Controls – the front panel .............................................................................
14
5.
Connections – the rear panel .......................................................................
16
6.
Advanced functions
6.1.
Protection .....................................................................................................
18
6.2.
Soft-Start ......................................................................................................
18
6.3.
Ecomode ......................................................................................................
19
6.4.
Front Channel input – bypass function ........................................................
20
6.5.
Regulated preamplifier output – Pre-Out .....................................................
20
6.5.1. Using with a subwoofer ................................................................................
20
6.5.2. Using the V 40 SE in bi amped systems ......................................................
20
7.
Tubes
7.1.
Removing the grille (see 3.2) .......................................................................
21
7.2.
Tube layout...................................................................................................
21
7.3.
Compatibility power tubes ............................................................................
21
7.4.
The BIAS measurement system ..................................................................
22
7.5.
Replacing the tubes .....................................................................................
24
7.6.
Running in the tubes ....................................................................................
24
7.7.
Tube service life ...........................................................................................
24
8.
Remote control .............................................................................................
25
9.
Option (Super) Black Box
9.1.
The Black Box option ...................................................................................
26
9.2.
The Super Black Box option.........................................................................
27
10.
Troubleshooting
10.1. Faults caused by external issues .................................................................
28
10.2. Faults caused by tubes, faulty tubes ............................................................
30
11.
Specifications and dimensions .....................................................................
32
12.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) .............................................................
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