VTL TL2.5, Owner'S Manual

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Operating the Preamplifier 

Connecting and Selecting Source Components 

The Input Selection for the preamplifier is marked for Video, Tuner, Tape, CD, 
Auxillary and Phono source components.  The input connectors on the back panel of 
the preamplifier are correspondingly marked Video, Tuner, Tape, CD, Auxillary and 
Phono. Be sure to connect the proper interconnect cable from the source component 
to the corresponding input connector of the preamplifier and in the correct channels.   

If your preamplifier does not come with the phono option then you can also use 

Phono/Aux2

 as an additional input for any source you wish to use, including a separate 

external phono stage that can produce a line level signal.   

If you have installed the optional phono stage for your preamplifier the 

Phono/Aux2

input connector should be reserved exclusively for the phono input from your 
turntable.  Do not connect any other input sources to this connector. 

Power On Stages 

When you first power-on your preamplifier it goes through a warm-up stage which 
takes approximately 50 seconds.  During this period the preamplifier is in the muted 
mode, as indicated by the blinking Status LED.  After the warm-up stage is completed 
the preamplifier automatically goes into the operating state.  The Status LED turns 
into a steady green light, indicating that the preamplifier is ready for use. 

Connecting the TL2.5 to a Home Theater System 

Your VTL TL2.5 integrated amplifier is designed to work in conjunction with 
both the conventional two-channel and the home theater systems.  If you have 
both systems set up so that your front speakers are used for your audio as well as 
home theater systems, then connect the external surround processor front left and 
right main outputs to the TL2.5 

Processor In

 input, so that it will be able up to drive 

the front left and right speakers when the processor loop is engaged.  
 
Under this configuration, when you are listening to your two-channel audio 
system from sources connected to the line inputs of the TL2.5 set the 

Processor

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