VTL IT-85, Owner'S Manual

IT-85 Integrated amplifier  
Owner’s Manual 
VTL 

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Caution: It is recommended that for first power up, the headphones are 

away from your ears until you are familiar with all of the controls of the 
IT-85, as loud signals can damage your hearing. 

Caution: When you turn on your IT-85 for the first time, watch the 

tubes while they warm up and observe if any of them goes into an 
exceptionally bright red glow on the outside of the large metal part 
(plate) of any of the tubes.  If this happens turn the system off 
immediately and refer to your authorized VTL dealer or the VTL factory 
service dept. This glow may indicate a defective tube that needs to be 
replaced.

4.  Once the IT-85 completes its warm up cycle (30-50 seconds), the Status LED will 

stop flashing to indicate that the IT-85 is ready.  In case the Status LED does not 
behave as described above, turn the power switch to off. Check to make sure that 
the power cable is securely connected to the AC Power connector in the back 
panel of the IT-85, and that the power cable is firmly plugged into the AC supply 
before powering on again. (Contact your VTL dealer if the unit still will not power 
up after these checks have been performed.) 

5.  Adjust the Input Selector to the input source you would like to use.  Make sure the 

Processor

 switch is in default mode (down position) if you’re not utilizing this 

function. Check that the volume control is in the correct position. 

Caution:  Make sure that the volume control is not set too high before 
switching into or out of the Processor mode, as engaging this switch 
in either direction can result in high signal levels. 

6.  Press play on the selected source component.   

7. 

After warm up, if the IT-85 is in mute (Status LED is flashing) press the mute 
switch down to remove the mute and return to operating mode.

Turn the volume 

control clockwise and listen to the volume increase until you get to the desired 
playing level. 

Caution:  Before unmuting the IT-85, make sure that the volume 
control is not set too high.  The VTL IT-85 is capable of very high 
signal levels.  High signal levels can damage your speakers and your 
hearing. 

Caution: If powering on the system using the above steps results in 

tripping a circuit breaker in your house, or blowing a fuse on the IT-85, 
then turn off the power IT-85 and the rest of the system immediately. 
Find the fuse box and turn the circuit on again to restore power to your 
house.  Contact your VTL authorized dealer or the VTL factory customer