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USER MANUAL - REFERENCE 5 S2
© 2004 B&K Components Ltd. All rights reserved.

ACCESSORIES AND WARRANTY

The information in this manual is copyright protected. No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced in any form
without prior written consent from B&K Components, Ltd.

B&K Components Ltd. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR OPERATIONAL, TECHNICALOR EDITORIAL
ERRORS/OMISSIONS MADE IN THIS MANUAL. The information in this manual may be subject to change
without prior notice.

Accessories Included

1 - Reference 5 S2
1 - User Manual
1 - Remote Control

1 - AM Antenna
1 - Power Cord
1 - Warranty Card

1 - FM Antenna

SIMPLYBETTER! is a registered trademark of B&K Components, Ltd. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies or organizations.

Limited Warranty

B &K Components Ltd., referred to herein as B&K, warrants your B&K equipment against all defects in material and workmanship for a period of five
years from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and only to equipment in normal residential use and service.
Defective equipment must be returned to B& K, prepaid, accompanied by proof of purchase and sufficient payment to cover the cost of return shipping
and handling, and will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of B &K whose decision as to the method of reparation will be final.

This warranty shall not apply to any equipment which is found to have been improperly installed, incorrectly fused, misused, abused, or subjected to
harmful elements, used in any way not in accordance with instructions supplied with the unit, or to have been modified, repaired or altered in any way
without the expressed, written consent of B& K. This warranty does not apply to the cabinet or appearance items such as the faceplate or control but­tons, nor does it cover any expenses incurred in shipping the unit to and from the manufacturer's service department.

This warranty on B& K Components, Ltd. products is NOT VALID if the products have been purchased from an unauthorized dealer or an E-tailer or if
the original factory serial number has been removed, defaced or replaced in any way. B&K Components, Ltd. sells its products through authorized
dealers in order to insure that consumers obtain proper dealer service and support. Buying from an authorized B&K Components, Ltd. dealer insures
that you have a FACTORY WARRANTY on your B&K Components, Ltd. product. If you have any questions concerning your Factory Warranty call
B &K Components, Ltd. at 716-656-0026.

Upgradability: B& K is one the first manufacturers in the audio/video industry to consistently offer software and hardware upgrades to its processing of
audio signals. Through upgrades B&K delivers exceptional value to its customers. But what is "Upgradability"? Upgradability is not a guarantee; we
define it as a philosophy of designing and manufacturing products so that as audio technology evolves, B &K can provide enhancements and improve­ments to its products that are economically viable.

THE EXPRESS FACTORY WARRANTY HEREIN CONTAINED IS IN LIEU OF ANYAND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, UPGRADABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. B&K COMPO­NENTS, LTD. SHALLNOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNI­TIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE, USE OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY B &K
PRODUCT

This warranty gives you specific legal right
limitation of incidental or consequential damages and the foregoing exclusions may not apply to you.

No agent, representative, dealer or employee of B &K has the authority to increase or alter the obligations or terms of this warranty.

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Returning Equipment

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may request an RA
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2. The model and serial number of the equipment being returned.

3. A description of the problem being experienced.

4. Your sales receipt.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2
PREAMPLIFIER FEATURES 3
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION 4
BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION 5
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 6

SOURCE CONNECTIONS 6
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 7
FIVE POSITION PHOENIX CONNECTOR 8
KEYPAD or IR SENSOR CONNECTION 8
AMPLIFIER CONTROL TRIGGER 8

UNIT OPERATION 9

POWER ON/OFF 9
ON/STANDBY 9
ADJUSTING VOLUME 9
CHOOSING ASOURCE 9
ADJUSTING BALANCE 9
ADJUSTING BASS, TREBLE and LOUDNESS 10
TUNER OPERATION 10
HEADPHONE MODE 10

BKcSuite SETUP SOFTWARE 11
PRESETS 11

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DESCRIPTIONS OF MAIN MENU SELECTIONS 12
FACTORY RESET 13
MAIN SETUP MENU FLOW DIAGRAM 14
ADVANCED MENU 15

TROUBLESHOOTING 16
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Installation Considerations

PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING

WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Care should
be taken to prevent objects or liquid from entering the enclosure. Never handle the power cord with
wet hands.

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The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user of the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may constitute a risk
of electric shock to you.

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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.

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Caution: To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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Unplug the Preamplifier Tuner from the AC outlet when plugging in or unplugging cables, when left
unused for an extended period of time, when moving, or when you suspect lightning in your area.

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Prevent damage to the power cord. Do not bend, pull, place objects on, alter, etc. Replace the
power cord if it becomes damaged. Always grasp the plug on the power cord when plugging in or
unplugging the Preamplifier Tuner from the AC outlet.

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Your system may produce sound levels capable of causing permanent hearing loss. Do not operate
for extended periods of time at high volume levels.

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Make sure the Preamplifier Tuner is placed on a level surface.

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The Preamplifier Tuner is equipped with raised feet to provide ventilation, reduce acoustic feedback,
and provide protection against scratching the surface the unit is resting on. Do not remove them.

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Do not stack anything on top of the preamplifier tuner (processor, source, etc.) Leave a minimum of
2" clearance from the top of the Preamplifier Tuner to the next shelf (or component) to insure proper
ventilation.

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Do not perform any internal modifications to the Preamplifier Tuner.

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Always connect the preamplifier power cord to a dedicated AC outlet for normal operation.

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If young children are present, adult supervision should be provided until the children are capable of

Tuner should be located away from other sources that may be sensitive to heat.

following all rules for safe operation.

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aking CONTROL OUTPUT or CONTROL INPUT connectors for audio/video inputs or outputs

Mist
may damage your Preamplifier or other components.

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back music processed by the Preamplifier
handling not only the average power being delivered by the power amplifiers, but also the peak power
that is likely to be generated during strong passages. If you are unsure of your speaker's power rating,
contact the speaker manufacturer or the dealer where you purchased them.

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Damage may occur to your speakers when the power rating of the driver is exceeded while playing

. Ensure that all the drivers in your system are cap

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The Preamplifier Tuner should be serviced by qualified personnel when:

A. The Preamplifier Tuner is not functioning properly.
B. The Preamplifier Tuner was exposed to rain or other type of moisture.
C.

The Preamplifier

Tuner was dropped, or the chassis is damaged.

PREAMPLIFIER FEATURES

Your new Stereo Preamplifier Tuner is a versatile audio control center. The Preamplifier Tuner is designed to
sound sensational and be an attractive, easy-to-use addition to your audio system. The Reference 5 S2
makes an excellent addition to any home or office. B&K products are designed and hand assembled at the
facilities in Buffalo New York, USA.

Remote Control Operation - Easy control of your B&K Preamplifier Tuner.
CK1.2 Keypad Interface - One 5-pin phoenix plug allows a CK1.2 Keypad to control the Reference 5 S2.
Headphone Jack - 1/4” (6.3mm) headphone jack available for private listening time.
Front Panel Operation - Most functions can be controlled from the Preamplifier Tuner front panel.
Analog (RCA) Inputs/Outputs - Six audio source inputs. One full range output. One high pass output. One

low pass output (subwoofer). One summed left and right mono output. One tape loop output.
Balanced (XLR) Full range outputs - One pair of balanced outputs deliver the quietest and most accurate

signal path between the preamplifier and amplifier.

Gold Plated Connectors - Better sound quality with minimumized signal loss and degradation.

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Presets - 40 user presets allow instant recall of any user setting including AM, FM or source input.
Loudness - May be used to add clarity to the audio signal for low to moderate listening levels.
Bass - May be adjusted for better room acoustics.
Treble - May be adjusted for better room acoustics.
Customized Input and Present Names - Assign names to presents, inputs, or the turn on message.

Internally Digitally Synthesized AM/FM Stereo Tuner
IR Output - One IR output allows integrating the Preamplifier Tuner with an infrared emitter control system.
Control I/O - A

power source, one Infrared data input signal, one RS-232 transmit for keypad status and one 12 VDC pro­grammable trigger for amplifiers.

BKcSuite Integration - B&K setup software allows the user to configure and save user preferences and pre­sets using a PC. BKcSuite software is availible online at www

RS-232 Controllable - RS-232 Two Way communication allows for enhanced system control, interface with
BKcSuite or an RS-232 controller.

single 5 pin plug-in Phoenix connector allows easy system access to the preamplifiers 12VDC

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FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

1. Headphone Jack - Stereo headphones having a standard ¼” (6.3mm) stereo jack can be connected to the

headphone output. The Preamplifier Tuner must be on and in HEADPHONE Mode for proper headphone
operation.

2. Front panel Display - The Preamplifier Tuner display is a 16 character alphanumeric fluorescent display. It
will display current status of the Preamplifier Tuner and any changes being performed.

3. Front Panel Buttons - The following table outlines front panel button operation.
ON/STANDBY

PRESET

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Toggles the preamplifier in and out of standby mode, (ON or OFF).
Steps through audio presets for instant preset recall.

Press ENTER to recall preset.
Confirm Selection

Press ENTER and PRESET simultaneously to access the menu system.

Save a preset.
Press ENTER to confirm.

Allows radio tune - (down) or tune + (up) of the AM/FM tuner.
When in menu, steps through menus, sources or characters.

Steps through source inputs.

Engages a loudness curve (high and low boosted) for low level listening.
Selects VOLUME, BALANCE, BASS or TREBLE level to be adjusted via the

rotational encoder knob.

4. Volume control - For controlling system volume. Turning the rotational encoder control clockwise increas-

es the volume level, counterclockwise decreases the volume level. The volume knob is also used to change

uner and preamplifier settings when in the menu system.

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5. Master power switch - Shuts off all power to the Preamplifier Tuner. Normal operation of the

Preamplifier Tuner requires the master power switch to remain on. Use the ON/STANDBY button for

daily ON and OFF. Only turn the Preamplifier Tuner off with the master power switch when not using it for an
extended period of time.