Rolls VP129 User Manual
SPECIFICATIONS
I/ O Connectors: RCA, 1/4" TRS Stereo
Input Sensitivity: 30 dB gain @ 1kHz, 47k 9 Input Z
Input Impedance: 50k 9
Output Impedance: 8 9Headphone, 9RCA
Max Output Level: >10dB @ 1kHz at at .1% dist.
Equalization: RIAA +/- 1.5 dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
Rumble Filter: 20Hz
THD .02% @ 1KHz
S/N Ratio: >80 dB unweighted
PWR: 12 - 18 VDC
Size: 6"w x 2.5"h x 5.4"d
Weight: 1 lb
Indicator: 1 Pow er LED
LIMITED W ARRANTY
This product is warranted to the original consumer purchaser to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship under normal installation, use and service for a period
of one (1) year from the date of purchase as shown on the purchaser’s receipt.
The obligation of Rolls Corporation under this warranty shall be limited to repair
or replacement (at our option), during the warranty period of any part which proves
defective in material or workmanship under normal installation, use and service, provided the
product is returned to Rolls Corporation, TRANSPORTATION CHARGES PREPAID.
Products returned to us or to an authorized Service Center must be accompanied by a copy of
the purchase receipt. In the absence of such purchase receipt, the warranty period shall be
one (1) year from the date of manufacture.
This warranty shall be invalid if the product is damaged as a result of defacement,
misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, destruction or alteration of the serial number, improper
electrical voltages or currents, repair, alteration or maintenance by any person or party other
than our own service facility or an authorized Service Center, or any use violative of
instructions furnished by us.
This one-year warranty is in lieu of all expressed warranties, obligations or
liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, OR LIABILITIES, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
ONE YEAR DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not
apply to you.
IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
VP129
Tube Phono Preamp
INPUT
ground
VP129
MUTE
INMUTE
RUMBLE
FILTER
OUTPUT
STEREO HEADPHONE/
LINE OUTPUT
OUTPUT
LEVEL
HEADPHONE
LEVEL
12 VA C
pwr
Rolls Corporation
Salt Lake City, UT
4/02
OWNERS MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
CONNECTION/OPERATION
Thank you for your purchase of the Bellari VP129 Tube Phono Preamp. The
VP129 is designed to amplify an RIAA equalized phono signal to a Hi-Fi level
signal, and is intended for magnetic pickups. Since the unit utilizes tube circuitr y,
the resulting output signal is more warm and musical than solid state preamplifiers.
INSPECTION
1. Unpack and Inspect the VP129 package
Your VP129 was carefully packed at the factory in a protective carton. Nonetheless, be sure to examine the unit and the carton for any signs of damage that
may have occurred during shipping. If obvious physical damage is noticed,
contact the carrier immediately to make a damage claim. We suggest saving the
shipping carton and packing materials for safely transporting the unit in the
future.
2. Please complete the Warranty Registration Card and return it to the factory,
or you ma y register on-line at www.rolls.com.
DESCRIPTION
GROUND CONNECTOR: Connects to the Ground of the phonograph.
INPUT: Stereo RCA jacks for connection to the phonograph.
OUTPUT: Stereo RCA jacks for connection to a stereo system or amplifier.
STEREO HEADPHONE/LINE OUTPUT: 1/4" Tip-Ring-Sleeve jack for connection to any standard pair of headphones or earphones.
PWR INPUT: 12 Volts AC, 600mA Bellari model PS12.
RUMBLE FILTER: High pass filter - eliminates frequencies under 20Hz.
MUTE: When pressed in - mutes the RCA outputs. The Headphone Output will
still have signal present.
OUTPUT LEVEL: Adjusts the amount of signal to the RCA Outputs.
HEADPHONE LEVEL: Adjusts the amount of signal to the Headphone/Line
Output.
ground
INPUT
OUTPUT
STEREO HEADPHONE/
LINE OUTPUT
12 VAC
Connect your turntable to the VP129 as sho wn. The Outputs ma y be
connected to an amplifier, recording de vice such as a cassette recorder or
computer sound-card, or a tuner Aux input. Only use a Tip-Ring-Sleeve
stereo plug in the Headphone Output. CONNECTING A MONO PLUG IN
THIS JACK MAY RESUL T IN DAMAGE TO THE VP129.
Connect the PS12 to the unit and an AC outlet or power strip.
Play a record on the turntable and adjust the Output Level and Headphone
Level controls to the desired amounts.
Switch in the Rumble Filter to eliminate very low frequencies if needed.
Press in the Mute switch when you wish to mute the RCA outputs of the
VP129 (the Headphone Output will still be active).
IN MUTE
RUMBLE
FILTER
MUTE
OUTPUT
LEVEL
HEADPHONE
LEVEL
To amplifier or recorder
Bellari
PS12
12VAC
pwr
600mA
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