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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgments Safety Precautions Features The Basics Front panel Rear Panel Making the connection

Setup

Operation

Advanced Features

Troubleshooting A/V System Controller Specifications The Menu System Rear Panel Enlarged View

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11Audio / Video connections .....................................................................

12Digital Connections ...........................................................................

13SURROUND output CONNECTIONS ...........................................................

14Antenna Connections .........................................................................

14Control outputs / IR Inputs .....................................................................

15Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................................

17The Menu System ............................................................................

18User Preference Setup ........................................................................

18Display Options ...........................................................................

21Edit Preset Options ........................................................................

22Edit Source Name .........................................................................

22Surround Mode Operation ..................................................................

24Setup/Configure ..............................................................................

24Speaker Size and Delay ....................................................................

28Speaker Calibration ........................................................................

29Source Levels .............................................................................

29AM Tuner Settings .........................................................................

30FM Tuner Settings .........................................................................

31Power On/Off ................................................................................

31Sleep .......................................................................................

32Choosing a source ...........................................................................

32Tuner Operation ..............................................................................

33Adjusting the Volume .........................................................................

33Temporary Level Adjustments ..................................................................

34Surround Modes .............................................................................

36Overrides ...................................................................................

36Presets .....................................................................................

38Getting A/V System Controller Status ...........................................................

38Zone 2 Operation .............................................................................

39Advanced Security Options ....................................................................

40Zone Configuration ...........................................................................

43Power On Titles ..............................................................................

44Control Out Setup ............................................................................

45Factory Reset ................................................................................

46 47 48 49

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, LLC. Additionally licensed under the following US

DTS Patent 5,451,942 & National Patent applications derived from PCT/US95/00959. Additional U.S. and Foreign Patents pending. “DTS”, “digital sound” , and “coherent acoustic s” logos are tradem arks of DTS Technology LLC. All rights reserved.

Motorola

, , “Powered by Motorola”™, Motorola name and logo are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc.

Dolby”, ”Pro Logic”, “AC-3", and the double-D symbol are

Reference 20

The

Reference 10

The

Accessories included:

Phone (716)656-0026, Fax (716)656-1291, http://www.bkcomp.com, E-mail: info@bkcomp.com

may be used to process Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital may be used to process Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, and DTS.

B&K Components, Ltd., 2100 Old Union Road, Buffalo New York 14227-2725

Owners manual, Remote control Manual, Power cord, Remote control, 4-AAA batteries

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING

WARNING: to prevent f ire 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.

The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage

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.

Caution: To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user-serviceable

servicing to qualified service personnel.

If an outdoor antenna is connected to the antenna input, be sure it is grounded to provide som e protection agains t voltage surges and built up static charges. Keep the outdoor antenna away from power lines.

Unplug the A/V System Controller from the AC outlet when plugging in or unplugging cables, when left unused for an extended period of time, moving the A/V System Controller, or when you suspect lightning in your area.

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 A/V System Controller from the AC outlet.

Your system may produce sound levels capable of causing perm anent hearing los s. Do not operate f or extended periods of time at high volume levels.

Make sure the A/V System Controller is placed on a level surface. Protect the A/V System Controller from impact. (Do not drop it!!!) The A/V System Controller is equipped with raised feet to provide ventilation, reduce acoustic feedback,and

provide protection against scratc hing the surface the unit is resting on. W e advise against removing or altering feet.

Do not stack anything on top of the A/V System Controller (amplifier, source, etc.) Leave a minimum of 3” clearance from the top of the A/V System Controller to the next shelf (or component).

The A/V System Controller should be located away from heat sources such as heaters or amplifiers. Do not perform any internal modifications to the A/V System Controller. Always connect the A/V System Controller’s power cord to an unswitched AC outlet for normal operation. If young children are present, adult supervision should be provided until the children are capable of following all

rules for safe operation. Do not plug the A/V System Controller’s power cord into an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices.

Be careful if using ex tension cords and ensure the total power used by all devices does not exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) of the extension c ord. Excessive loads may cause the insulation on the cord to heat and possibly melt.

Mistaking System Controller or other components.

Damage can occur to your speakers if the power rating of each individual driver is exceeded by the power amplifiers connected to the A/V System Controller. Ensure that all the drivers in your system are capable of handling not only the average power being delivered by the power amplifier, but also the peak power that is lik ely to be generated during strong passages. manufacturer or the dealer where you purchased them.

The A/V System Controller should be serviced by qualified personnel when:

CONTROL OUTPUT

The A/V System Controller is not functioning propoerly. The A/V System Controller was exposed to rain or other type of moisture. The A/V System Controller was dropped, or the chassis is damaged.

” within the product’s enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock to you.

parts inside. Refer

IR INPUT

connectors for audio/video inputs or outputs m ay damage your A/V

If you are unsure of your speaker's power rating, contact the speaker

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FEATURES

Your new A/V System Controller is a versatile audio/video control center. The A/V System Controller is designed to sound sensational and be an attractive, easy-to-use addition to your audio/video system. Although you already have a good idea of your A/V System Controller’s features, we would like to tak e a moment to point out certain highlights.

Remote Control Front Panel Operation

Two-zone operation

for second listening/viewing area.

Plug and Play operation

A/V presets

Customized input and A/V preset names Internal Digitally Synthesized AM/FM Stereo tuner Analog inputs/outputs

S-video plus one set of 5.1 channel surround outputs

Digital inputs/outputs

output.

Control Outputs

B & K amplifier.

IR inputs/outputs

infrared repeater control system.

- easy control of your B&K equipment.

- Nearly all functions can be controlled directly from the A/V System Controller.

- complete digital/analog preamp/proces sor f or zone 1 plus fully independent analog preamp

- automatically selects the optimum input and surround sound format.

- 20 preset memories allow instant recall of user settings.

- assign names to presets, inputs, or the turn on message.

- seven A/V inputs and five A/V outputs

- seven coaxial inputs and one coaxial output plus five optical inputs and one optical

- four 12 VDC @ 50 mA outputs f or controlling ex ternal system s suc h as a proj ection sc reen or

- two IR inputs and up to four IR outputs let you integrate the A/V System Controller with an

- stores 20 AM and 20 FM channels.

all

with stereo audio, composite video and

Gold Plated Connectors State-of-the-art Design -

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20 bit 48kHz A/D and 20 bit 32/44.1/48kHz D/As.

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Dual Motorola DSP56K009 24 bit digital signal processors.

Upgradable - modular design allows for future A/D, D/A, digital receiver, DSP and bass management

enhancements.

better sound with minimum signal loss and degradation.

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THE BASICS

The following is intended to familiarize users with common terms and applications of Home Theater equipment.

Sources -

limited video from its on-screen menu system. Typically you will want to connect a number of additional sources (VCR, DVD player, etc.) to your A/V System Controller. Your A/V System Controller is designed to accom odate a wide range of audio and video signals.

The following table lists the most popular home theater media and how the audio information is stored.

your A/V System Controller can directly provide audio from its built-in AM/FM tuner. It can also provide

DTSDolby DigitalPCMAnalogSource Media

XAudio Cassette XVideo Cassette

XXXXLaserdisc (LD) XXXCompact Disc (CD) XXXDigital Versatile Disc (DVD)

XXXSatellite Broadcast

XXXDigital Audio Tape (DAT) X (compressed)Digital Compact Cassette (DCC) X (compressed)Minidisc (MD)

Analog vs. Digital Audio -

how they are delivered to your A/V System Controller fr om the sourc e. Analog signals ex actly represent the sound you will hear through a continuously varying voltage. Audio and video cassettes are analog recordings and are normally delivered to your A/V System Controller over a pair of coaxial audio cables.

Digital signals closely approximate the original audio signals with a set of numbers referred to as a bitstream . CDs and DVDs are sources of digital audio and are normally connected to your A/V System Controller through a coaxial or optical digital cable. There are several different bitstream formats available. The simplest format is called Pulse Code Modulation (PCM). In PCM, the bits tream directly represents the original 2-channel audio. In Dolby Digital and DTS (see “Surround Formats” below) bitstreams are modified using a process called compression to squeeze m ore infor m ation into lim ited space. DT S squeezes 5.1 channels into the spac e norm ally required for two uncompressed channels, while Dolby Digital squeezes 5.1 channels into about ¼ the space required for two channels. Your A/V System Controller automatically detects the bitstream curr ently being provided from the sour ce and performs the requir ed dec ompression and surround proc es sing. If no digital signal is present your A/V System Controller will automatically switch to analog processing.

All sounds that you hear from your speakers are analog. Digital s ignals are automatically converted to analog by your A/V System Controller before being output to your speakers.

This refers to the m ethod used to place audio inform ation on the source m aterial and

If analog signals exactly represent the audio, while digital signals only approximate it, why would I want to use digital?

All analog sources add some amount of noise and distortion to the audio signal. Additional noise can be picked up through the cables from the source to your A/V System Controller. It is impossible for the A/V System Controller to tell the difference between the desired signal and the added noise and distortion, so it reproduces both of them. T he result is increased back ground noise and decreased dynamic r ange and fidelity. Digital signals are virtually immune to noise and distortion. The A/V System Controller can, therefore, reproduce the signal with the gr eatest possible fidelity. W e recommend you use digital signals wherever possible. Also Dolby Digital and DTS (see “Surround Formats” below) work only signals.

with digital

Surround Formats

Monaural (Mono)

Modern recordings are seldom m ade in this for m at, but mos t older m ovies and m usic ar e available only in this format. You may get mono from any source - digital or analog. Sound will nor mally come only from your center channel speaker, but your A/V System Controller can produce mono in two or four channels

- Your source material will be in one of five possible formats described below.

- This is the oldest format available. It contains a single, full range audio channel.

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(see “Surround Mode”). Since all m odern sources are ster eo, the mono information is us ually replicated on both the left and right channels.

Stereo - Stereo contains two discrete, full range audio channels. This is the most common format for

music and is also used on many movies. You may get stereo from any source - digital or analog. Sound will normally come only from your front left and right speakers, but your A/V System Controller can additionally produce stereo in four or five channels (see “Surround Mode”).

Dolby Pro Logic - Dolby Pro Logic is a refinement of Dolby Surround which was the earliest form of true

surround processing. Like Stereo, Dolby Surround contains two discrete, full range audio channels. In addition, a monaural, limited range rear channel is encoded on the two stereo channels in a process called matrixing. T he rear channel information is encoded in positive polarity on the left channel and in negative polarity on the right channel. The Dolby Processor can detect this encoding (lef t m inus right) and send that information to the rear channels. Dolby Pro Logic adds additional processing to produc e a full range center channel by extracting the m ono inform ation from the left and right channel. T his is the m ost common f orm at for all but the mos t recent m ovies. Mus ic sourc es are oc casionally encoded in Pro Logic. However, many people prefer to use Pro Logic processing on all of their stereo sources. The center channel extraction process often yields improved stereo imaging, especially when you are sitting away from the “sweet spot” at center of the listening area. The rear channel processing of ten lends a pleasing ambiance even to mater ial that is not Pro Logic encoded. Dolby Pro Logic is fully compatible with ster eo and you may get it from any source - digital or analog. Sound will normally com e from all f ive speak ers in your system, but your A/V System Controller can reduce the number of channels to two or four (see “Surround Modes”).

Dolby Digital (also referred to as AC-3) - Dolby Digital contains up to five discrete, full range audio

channels plus an additional Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. The LFE channel contains only low frequency information for enhanced sound eff ects in movies. This combination of f ive discrete channels plus a LFE channel is often r eferred to as 5.1 channels. Dolby Digital is a digital f ormat only. It must be delivered to your A/V System Controller over a coaxial or optical digital cable. As of the writing of this manual, Dolby Digital is comm ercially available only on DVD (Also see possible to create your own Dolby Digital CDs and DATs if you have the recording equipment. You can’t directly record Dolby Digital onto minidisc or digital compact c assette since these devices add their own compression which is incompatible with the Dolby Digital compression. Sound will norm ally come from all five speakers in your system, but your A/V System Controller can reduce the number of channels to two or four (see “Surr ound Mode”). Not all Dolby Digital recordings will inc lude all five c hannels, and, in fact, it is common on DVDs to have two channel Dolby Digital with or without Pro Logic processing.

Dolby Digital RF (also referred to as AC3-RF) - Dolby Digital RF is identical to normal Dolby Digital

except that it uses a special RF encoding scheme to put the bitstream on Laserdiscs without replacing the normal stereo (or Pro Logic) PCM bitstream that is normally available from laserdisc. In order to use Dolby Digital RF laserdiscs you must have a B&K DT-1 RF demodulator or similar product from another manufacturer. For best results with your A/V System Controller’s Plug and Play capability we strongly recommend the DT-1.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems) - DTS is the latest surround sound technology. DTS is similar to Dolby

Digital in that it provides 5.1 discrete audio channels. However, it us es more digital data to encode the information and may provide greater fidelity than Dolby Digital. DTS is a digital format only. It must be delivered to your A/V System Controller over a coaxial or optical digital cable. As of the writing of this manual, DTS is commercially available only on laserdisc and CD with DVD coming soon. No RF demodulator is required for DTS laserdiscs since the DTS bitstream replaces the normal PCM bitstream. Like Dolby Digital, you can create your own DTS DATs or CDs but not minidisc or digital compact cassette. As with Dolby Digital, sound will normally come from all f ive speakers in your system, but your A/V System Controller can reduce the number of channels to two or four (see “Surround Mode”).

Doby Digital RF

below). It is also

NOTE: The Reference 10 processes Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital, it DOES NOT process DTS. The Reference 10 can be upgraded to process DTS. Contact B&K or your B&K dealer for information on upgrades. The Reference 20 processes Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, and DTS.

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Bass Management - Dolby Digital and DTS formats contain up to 5 full range channels plus LFE. Only a system

with five full-range (large) speak ers plus a subwoofer can directly reproduce these f ormats. However, almost all commercially available center channel speakers are small and incapable of reproducing the lowest bass frequencies without distortion or even dam age to the speak er. Many people also use sm all speak ers in the rear of their system, while others use sm all s peakers all around. Use of a s ubwoofer is almost mandatory when using five small speakers , but people with at least two large speakers may or may not choose to use a subwoofer . Some people may not use a center channel or rear speak ers at all. In order to handle any possible com bination of large, small, or missing speakers, a home theater system must contain good bass management, a concept often missing from two-piece systems where the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder is separate from the preamp. Your A/V System Controller contains a com plete bass m anagement s ystem. You can use as few as two lar ge front left and right speakers or two small left and right speak ers plus a subwoofer or as many as five full range speak ers plus a subwoofer or any combination in between without miss ing any information. Wher ever s mall speakers are used the bass management system prevents low bass information from going to that speaker (“high pass”). This bass information is rerouted to a speak er that can handle it, usually a subwoofer, but it can also send center, rear, or LFE bass to large front speak ers if no subwoofer is available. W hen center or rear speak ers are not used at all, the missing channel is sent (“downmixed”) to the front speakers.

Preamp - A preamp typically includes the capability to select from a num ber of sources , adjust volume levels and

route the data to an amplifier. Your A/V System Controller includes a high quality preamp.

Processor - A processor typically includes the capability to decode one or more surround form ats, and convert

between digital and analog as required. Your A/V System Controller is capable of decoding the surround f ormats described above.

Zone - A zone is usually a room with speakers installed in it. Your A/V System Controller includes a full

preamp/processor for zone 1 plus an additional analog stereo pream plifier for zone 2. This allows, for example, watching a Dolby Digital movie in zone one while simultaneously using the built-in AM/FM tuner in another room.

Amplifier - An amplifier takes the output of a preamp/processor and increases its level to that necessary to drive a

speaker. Your A/V System Controller includes direct preamp/processor surround outputs for connecting to external amplifiers and/or powered speakers . You must also provide external amplif ication for the s econd zone if you should use that capability.

Speakers - A surround sound system typically uses 5 speak ers located left front, center front, right front, right

rear, and left rear plus a subwoof er located anywhere in the room. Best results are achieved using five identical full range speakers plus subwoofer. This is not always prac tical. Excellent results can be ac hieved using smaller and/or fewer speakers, as long as you go through the set up procedures described later in the manual.

Composite vs. S-video - Composite video is the oldest standard for color video. It combines the luminance

(brightness or black-and-white) and chr ominance (color) inf ormation onto a single conductor. T hese signals must be separated again for display resulting in som e degr adation of the video quality. S-video is a newer s tandard that uses separate conductors f or the luminance ( Y) and chrominance (C) inf ormation res ulting in better video quality. Your A/V System Controller is capable of switching both composite and S-video signals, but it cannot convert between video types.

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FRONT PANEL

1. Headphone Jack

- Stereo headphones having a standard ¼ inch binaural plug can be connected to the headphone output. The A/V System Controller must be on and in HEADPHONE Mode for proper headphone operation.

2. Front panel buttons

SLEEP

PRESET

ENTER

DOWN UP

SOURCE

MODE

LEVEL

3. Main power sw itch

- Removes all power to the A/V System Controller. Normal operation of the A/V System

Puts the A/V System Controller in standby mode. Steps through audio / video presets for instant recall of setups.

Pressing ENTER recalls the preset. Confirm selection or display current status of the receiver.

Enter / exit menu system

Step through menus, sources, or surround modes.

Steps through the audio / video sources.

Steps through the surround modes. Selects MASTER, CENTER, REAR, and SUBWOOFER level

Also allows ZONE 2 operation.

Controller requires the power switch to rem ain on. Use the Sleep button for daily on and off of the A/V System Controller. It places the unit in standby mode that allows turning back on with the remote control. Turn the A/V System Controller off with the main power switch when not using it for an extended period of time.

4. Volume control

- For controlling system volume. Turning the shuttle-type volume control clock wise increases the volume level, countercloc kwise decreases the volume level. The volume knob is also us ed to change other A/V System Controller settings. See THE MENU SYSTEM and OPERATION

5. Level indicators

- Display which volume level is being changed - MASTER, CENTER, REAR, or

SUBWOOFER. The bottom indicator is for the activation of ZONE 2. It is lit when changes are made to zone 2.

6. Display

- The A/V System Controller display is a 16 character alphanumeric fluorescent display. Displays

current status of A/V System Controller and any changes being performed.

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REAR PANEL

The A/V System Controller’s back panel is organized into groups of inputs and outputs for audio and video as shown below. See back of this manual for an enlarged view.

1. AC fuse holder

2. AC input receptacle

3. RS-232 input (optional)-

4. Zone audio outputs

the surround left and right front outputs.

5. Serial number -

6. Antenna inputs -

7. Line inputs

Red RCA jacks White RCA jacks Yellow RCA jacks 4 pin din jacks

8. Line level outputs

9. Zone video outputs -

10. IR in

the A/V System Controller. This m ethod of control is useful when the front IR r eceptor is block ed (f or exam ple, by a cabinet door) or to control the A/V System Controller from another room. This input is typically used in place of an emitter attached to the front panel.

11. Control outs

12. Digital outputs

input of the A/V System Controller out to digital recorders, personal computers, etc.

13. Surround outputs

14. Digital inputs

The incoming signal may be PCM, Dolby Digital (AC-3) or DTS (Reference 20 only).

- Accepts input from external IR rec eptors. Connect an IR repeater (“ home run”) to IR IN f or controlling

- Holds the AC Line fuse. Replace only with 0.5 Amp / 250 Volt Fast Blow fuse.

- For attaching the supplied AC power cord to the A/V System Controller. For future interface applications.

- Variable level output to your external amplifiers. Note: the zone 1 outputs are identical to

B&K Components, Ltd. serial number of your unit.

Connections for the AM and FM antennas.

- connections from your audio/video sources.

- right analog audio

- left analog audio

- composite video

- S-video

- Fixed level outputs to an audio or video recorder. Variable level outputs to your video monitors.

- Outputs that allow you to remotely control external devices. (See “Making The Connection“).

- One optical and one 3.5 mm coax ial that carry digital information from the selected digital

- Variable level outputs for driving external power amplifiers or powered speakers.

- Inputs used to connect a digital audio s ignal from your source to the A/V System Controller.

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MAKING THE CONNECTION

It’s tempting to just plug in your new A/V System Controller and have great sound pour out. Before you do that, take a few minutes to plan out how you want the A/V System Controller to fit into your audio/video system. Ask yourself the following questions:

What source components do I want to connect to my A/V System Controller? (CD, VCR, etc.)

What equipment will be receiving the audio and video? (TV monitor, Speakers, etc.)

The answers to your questions determine how many cables you need to connect to the back of the A/V System Controller. Good preplanning equals great sound. Keep these recommendations in mind:

List all components in your system and indicate whic h j ac ks of the A/V System Controller eac h c omponent will be connected to. Your A/V System Controller has seven sets of inputs. It is convenient to connect a DVD player to the input labeled DVD or a VCR to the input labeled V1 or TAPE, etc. However, your equipment may differ from the labeling on the back of your A/V System Controller. In most cases you can connect any type of source to any input (see FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS). For example, if you don’t have a satellite receiver you can connect a DAT player or a second cassette deck to SAT . You can also reprogram the source name that will appear on your A/V System Controller’s front panel and on-screen display (see SETUP SOURCE NAMES)

Also note the length of the cable for each component’s connec tion and describe how it should be routed or draw your routing scheme below your list. You may want to label each cable with a name or number at both ends. Use high quality connections to maintain high quality audio and video.

Think about the type and length of cable you need and obstacles in the cable’s path (doorways, furniture, walkways, e tc.). To decide which ones are right f or you talk to your dealer about the various cable products that are available.

For safety, keep all cables out of high traffic areas (hallways or doorways) and away from equipment that radiates power, including amplifiers, power cords, heaters, etc.

If you might expand your audio/video system later, keep these ideas in mind as you plan current cable runs.

To provide the best tuner r eception, m ak e sure the antenna is at least sever al feet away from the A/V System Controller and any other equipment that may produce high frequency interference such as Personal computers, CD players, halogen lamps, etc.

Take a look at the back panel of the A/V System Controller. You will notice that the RCA-type audio input and output connectors are identified by colors, red f or right channel and white for the left channel audio. Composite video input and output connectors are identified by yellow. Coaxial digital inputs are identified by orange. The surround outputs are identified by black.

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AUDIO / VIDEO CONNECTIONS

Connecting your analog sources to your A/V System Controller Audio / Video source -

instructions for connec ting to other audio / video sources such as a television, satellite receiver, c able box, etc. (Omit the video connections f or an audio-only component such as a CD player)

Attach one end of the audio interconnec t cable to the left audio output on the DVD/VLD player, then attach the other end to the left (white) DVD/VLD audio input on the A/V System Controller. Repeat for the right (red) audio connec tion. Attach one end of the composite video interconnect c able to the video out on the DVD/VLD player, then attach the other end to the yellow video input on the A/V System Controller labeled DVD/VLD. Repeat for the S-video connections if you are using S-video.

connecting a DVD/VLD player to the A/V System Controller’s analog inputs. Use the same

DVD

S-Video input from DVD output

Composite video input from DVD output

Right audio input from DVD output

Left audio input from DVD output

S-Video output

LINE INPUTS

to monitor input Composite video output

to monitor input

Video Monitor -

interconnect cable to the video input on the monitor, then attach the other end to the yellow video output on the A/V System

Attach one end of the composite video

Controller’s ZONE OUTPUTS. Repeat for the S-video connections if you are using S-video. Use Z1 for zone 1 and Z2 for zone 2.

ZONE OUTPUTS

VCR or audio recorder -

connect a VCR to V1 . Use the same instructions f or connecting to the V2 and TAPE

analog inputs. If connecting a cassette deck or other audio-only recorder then omit the video connections.

S-Video output to VCR input

Composite video output to VCR input

Right audio output to VCR input

Left audio output to VCR input

LINE OUTPUTS

S-Video input from VCR output

Composite video input from VCR output

Right audio input from VCR output

Left audio input from VCR output

LINE INPUTS

Attach one end of the audio interconnect cable to the left audio output on the VCR, then attach the other end to the left (white) V1 audio input on the A/V System Controller. Repeat for the right (red) audio connection. Attach one end of the composite video inter connect cable to the composite video output on the VCR, then attach the other end to the yellow video input on the A/V System Controller labeled V1. Repeat for the S-video connections if you are using S-video.

Attach one end of the audio interconnec t cable to the left audio input on the VCR, then attach the other end to the left (white) V1 audio output on the A/V System Controller. Repeat for the right (red) audio connection. Attach one end of the composite video interc onnect cable to the c om posite video input on the VCR, then attac h the other end to the yellow video output on the A/V System Controller labeled V1. Repeat for the S-video connec tions if you are using S-video.

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DIGITAL CONNECTIONS

Connect digital inputs (DVD, VLD, etc.) to the A/V System Controller. You will need either c oaxial or optic al digital inputs to play Dolby Digital (AC-3) or DTS surround sound proc essing. Digital connections are also rec om m ended for PCM sources. If your source has both optical and coaxial outputs connect only one.

COAX DIGITAL INPUTS

Coaxial digital inputs

- standard RCA type connectors. Attach one end of your digital coaxial cable to your source coaxial digital out and the other end to the appropriate A/V System Controller coaxial digital (orange) input.

TV-V3 V2 V1

SAT DVD/VLDCD

Coax digital input from DVD output

DIGITAL OUTPUTS

OPTICAL

3.5mm COAX

3.5 mm digital input

3.5mm

COAX INPUT

from PC or portable

Optical digital inputs -

First, remove the cap on

3.5 mm coaxial digital input - You may connect the V3 coax ial input using a

3.5 mm m ono jack instead of the RCA type jack. T his input works the same as the other digital inputs but us es a 3.5 m m m ono jac k ins tead of an RCA. The plug must be wired as tip (+) and the long barrel section (-).

the optical digital input. Save the cap. Attach one end of your digital optical cable to your source and the other end to the appropriate digital input on the back of the A/V System Controller.

DT-1

Receiver

COAX DIGITAL INPUTS

TV-V3 V2 V1

MAIN

OUTPUT

SAT DVD/VLDCD

Coax digital input

from VLD output

AC-3 RF input

from VLD output

OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUTS

AC-3 RF

COAX

INPUT

V2DVDCDSAT

Optical digital output from source

Connecting A Laserdisc Player -

Dolby Digital (AC-3) laserdiscs use a special technique called AC-3 RF to encode the Dolby Digital bitstream. If the laserdisc player is capable of playing back Dolby Digital discs it will have a separate output for this bitstream in addition to the normal coaxial and/or optical outputs. Do not connect the AC3-RF output directly to your A/V System Controller. The AC-3 RF bitstream must first be converted to a normal (non-RF) Dolby Digital type signal. It is recommended that a B&K DT-1 be used to convert and select between the Laser’s AC-3 RF and PCM/DTS signals. The output from a DT-1 will automatically select between the connected PCM/DTS bitstreams and the converted AC-3 RF Dolby Digital signal. Other AC-3 RF to Dolby Digital decoders may not make this switch automatically.

Connect the laserdisc’s AC3-RF output to the DT-1’s AC-3 RF input. Connect either the laserdisc player’s PCM coaxial or optical digital output (not both) to the DT-1’s c oaxial or optical input. Connect the DT -1’s c oaxial output to the desired coaxial digital input on your A/V System Controller.

Digital Outputs -

Connect to a digital recorder (CD-R, minidisc, DAT, per sonal computer, etc.) This signal is the same as the incoming digital signal from the selected source. If your digital recorder has both optical and coaxial inputs you need only connect one.

Optical digital output to digital recorder

DIGITAL OUTPUTS

OPTICAL

3.5mm COAX

The A/V System Controller conver ts optical to coaxial and coaxial to optical. You can connect one digital recorder to the optical output and another recorder to

3.5mm

COAX INPUT

3.5 mm digital output to digital recorder

the coaxial. The coaxial connector is a 3.5 m m type for direct connection to a personal computer. You will need an adapter to connect the 3.5mm type to a standard RCA type coaxial input

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SURROUND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

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Connect the A/V System Controller’s surround outputs to your external amplifier(s) or powered speakers.

Here is a typical A/V System Controller output setup

POWERED

SUBWOOFER

INPUT 2 INPUT 5INPUT 3INPUT 1 INPUT 4

SUB 1 CENTER 1 REAR L FRONT L

SUB 2 CENTER 2 REAR R FRONT R

Power Amplifier

SURROUND OUTPUTS

OUTPUT 3OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2

OUTPUT 4

OUTPUT 5

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Subwoofer Output -

the surround outputs

Connect an RCA cable from one of the A/V S

. You may connect a second subwoofer to the other SUB output if desired. If your subwoofer does not contain its own amplifier A/V S

speaker output to

stem Controller’s SUB output to the audio input of the external am plifier. Connect the external amplif ier’s

our subwoofer.

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ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

The FM jack is a standard screw on F-type connector. The AM is a push type. Strip ¼ inch of insulation off your AM antenna wires and insert one wire end into each hole while holding the tabs down. Release the tabs to lock in the AM antenna wires.

CONTROL OUTPUTS / IR INPUTS

TUNER

FM antenna

AM antenna

FM Antenna Input from Indoor/Outdoor Antenna, Cable Box, etc.

AM Antenna Input from Loop Antenna

CONTROL OUT

+12VDC

50mA

IR IN

CAUTION!

Control Outputs -

controlling other equipment such as an external B&K Components, Ltd. amplifier, projection screen, etc.

These connections are used for

Connect your control cable to the A/V System

3.5 mm control output to amplifier, etc.

3.5 mm IR in from remote repeater

Controller using a mono 3.5 mm jack shown at left. The plug must be wired as tip ( +) and the long barrel section (-).

The Control outputs are programm able for each sour ce in your system (see “Advanced Setup”). However, the A/V System Controller provides the following factory preprogrammed setup that should serve for most standard system applications.

Control 1

- HEADPHONE - On (+12 VDC) when zone 1 is on and not in Headphone mode, of f when zone 1 is off

or in Headphone Mode. This mode m ay be used for controlling exter nal am plifier s or powered subwoof ers in zone

Control 2

- ZONE 2. On (+12 VDC) when zone 2 is on, off ( 0 VDC) when zone 2 is off. This mode is us ed for

controlling external amplifiers, projection screens, etc. in zone 2.

Control 3

- Z1 + Z2. On (+12 VDC) when zone 1, zone 2, or both zones are turned on. Off (0 VDC) when both

zones are off.

Control 4

-REMOTE. It will repeat a received 38 kH z modulated IR s ignal. The A/V System Controller will transmit

received IR signals even in sleep mode. Note - The control outputs can output a maxim um of 50 m A. Check to see that the source you are connecting to

the control out requires 50 mA or less current.

WARNING - Not all manufacturers adhere to the +12 VDC control specification. Check to see if your sources control inputs are +12 VDC compatible. Do not connect your A/V System Controller’s control outputs to a source with control or remote inputs rated at +5 VDC or other voltage rating. Damage to your source may result.

IR Inputs -

Your A/V System Controller can be controlled by a directly connected IR repeater system in combination with or in place of the supplied remote control. Connect your IR input cable to the A/V System Controller using a mono 3.5 mm jack shown above. The plug m ust be wired as tip (+) and the long barrel section (-). The inputs are standard 38kHz modulated IR type with a voltage range of +5 to +12 VDC.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

My collection of equipment differs from the labels on the back of my A/V System Controller, how can I hook them up?

Your A/V System Controller provides 5 identical sets of inputs - V1, V2, DVD, CD, and SAT. Each of these has analog audio, composite video, S-video, coaxial digital audio, and optical digital audio. It is convenient to connect components as labeled on the back of your A/V System Controller, but since all the inputs are identical, you can connect any compatible source to any set of inputs. For example, you can connect a DAT player to V1 instead of a VCR. You can program your A/V System Controller to display any 5 character name for any input (see SETUP - SOURCE NAMES).

The sixth input, TV-V3, is identical to the others except that the optical digital input is replaced by a 3.5 mm coaxial for simple connection to portable equipment or personal computers. You can also connect portables to any other coaxial digital input using adapters or special cables. If you have a source with only optical digital output don’t connect it to TV-V3.

The seventh input, TAPE, has analog audio, composite video and S-video, but has no digital inputs. It is primarily intended for analog recorders such as VCRs or cassette decks. If you have a three-head cassette or reel-to-reel tape deck you will prefer the TAPE input since it allows a full tape monitor capability. Tape monitor allows you to listen to what is actually on the tape as you are recording it. The V2 input also provides full tape monitor capabilities for zone 2. If you don’t use zone 2 you can use V2 as a second independent analog tape monitor loop. V1 includes a line level output but does not provide a true tape monitor capability.

My DVD player (or other source) has both optical and coaxial digital outputs. Should I connect both?

No, connect only one digital cable per source. (See also next question.)

Do I need an AC-3 RF demodulator (B&K DT-1 or equivalent) to playback Dolby Digital DVDs?

No, this is required only for Dolby Digital (AC-3) laserdiscs.

Do I need an AC-3 RF demodulator (B&K DT-1 or equivalent) to playback DTS laserdiscs?

No, this is required only for Dolby Digital (AC-3) laserdiscs.

Do I need to connect both analog and digital audio from my DVD player (or other digital audio source) to the A/V System Controller?

In general, it is simpler to connect both. However, if you can meet all of the following criteria you need only connect digital:

I do not use zone 2. (Zone 2 is analog only - if you use zone 2 you must connect both left and right analog to hear audio.)

I do not own any old laserdiscs. (Early laserdiscs contained only analog audio tracks - you must connect both left and

right analog audio to play these back.) I do not use Tape Monitor. (It is possible to tape digital-only sources. However, if you wish to listen directly to the tape as

you are recording - you must connect both left and right analog audio - the tape monitor loops are strictly analog.)

If the tape monitor loop is strictly analog, how do I make an analog recording of a digital-only source?

Do not select TAPE. Select the source you wish to record. Select STEREO Lt Rt mode. If that source is digital, the converted digital-to-analog will appear at the tape and V1 outputs. V2 out, like Z2 out, is analog only. (See also Operation Source Selection and Operation - Surround Mode.)

I want to make direct digital recordings from my CD player (or other digital source) on my DAT (or other digital recorder). Can my A/V System Controller make this connection for me?

Yes, your A/V System Controller’s digital outputs act much like the analog tape outputs. When you select a source, if that source has a digital connection to your A/V System Controller, then that digital signal will appear on the A/V System Controller’s coaxial and optical digital outputs. Simply connect all of your sources digital outputs to your A/V System Controllers digital inputs. You can then connect up to two digital recorder inputs to your A/V System Controller’s two digital outputs.

My laserdisc player (or other digital source) has only optical output, but my CD recorder (or other digital recorder) has only coaxial input. Do I need some sort of converter to make direct digital recordings?

No, your A/V System Controller will convert optical to coaxial and coaxial to optical. The currently selected digital input (optical or

coaxial) will appear at both of the A/V System Controller’s digital outputs (optical and coaxial).

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Do I need to connect both analog and digital audio from my A/V System Controller to my CD, DAT, MD, etc. recorder?

In general, yes. If all of the sources you wish to record are digital, then you need only connect digital to your recorder. However, your A/V System Controller does not provide digital outputs for non-digital inputs. If you wish make a digital recording from an analog-only source you must also connect analog from your A/V System Controller (Tape or V1 out) to your recorder.

Can I connect a phonograph directly to my A/V System Controller?

No, you will need a separate outboard phono preamplifier. The output of the phone preamp can then be connected to any analog input on your A/V System Controller. There are several high-quality outboard phono preamps available. Talk to the dealer where you purchased your A/V System Controller.

Do I need to connect both S-video and composite video to my A/V System Controller?

If all of your video equipment has S-video then you need only connect S-video. S-video is a higher quality video format and you will probably not want to use composite. If all or most of your video equipment is composite then it is simplest to just connect the composite and omit S-video.

Can I connect mixed composite and S-video sources?

Yes, but your A/V System Controller will not convert S-video to composite or composite to S-video. If your monitors and VCRs accept only composite video then there is no point in connecting S-video from other sources. If you use mixed S-video and composite sources you must connect both change your monitor or VCR S-video / composite inputs manually when you change sources. This can normally be done via the monitor’s or VCR’s remote control (or the supplied universal remote). Some monitors or VCRs may require you to physically disconnect S-video before they will accept composite video. Some monitors are capable of automatic switching between S-video and composite, but this may not work correctly using your A/V System Controller’s Z1 output. Refer to your monitor or VCR manual.

S-video and composite to your monitors and VCRs. You will need to

To assist you, the A/V System Controller’s on-screen display will tell you what video is currently selected whenever you change sources or hit the SEL (remote) or ENTER (remote or front panel) key, but it cannot switch your monitor or VCR input for you. Note that if the currently selected source is S-video and your monitor is switched to composite, you will see a black-and-white picture on your monitor. If the currently selected source is composite and your monitor is set to S-video, you will see a grainy color picture.

Can I connect mixed composite and S-video monitors and VCRs?

Yes, but you must connect both S-video and composite from all of your sources - your A/V System Controller will not convert between S-video and composite. Refer to the previous question if not all of your sources have both S-video and composite outputs.

For example, it is common to have an S-video monitor and a composite VCR. Connect the monitor to the Zone 1 S-video output and the VCR to the V1 or TAPE composite output. The composite inputs will appear at the composite outputs for TAPE and V1. (The S-video inputs also appear at the TAPE and V1 S-video outputs, but, in this example, they are not connected.) To prevent feedback, TAPE IN will not appear on TAPE OUT and V1 IN will not appear on V1 OUT - this also applies to the audio outputs. Zone 2 works the same for Z2 OUT and V2 OUT with feedback prevention on V2.

Things get a bit more complicated for the Zone 1 output because it contains your A/V System Controller’s internal on-screen display system. You must be sure that you tell your A/V System Controller which type of monitor you have in Zone 1 (see the following SETUP procedures). For the above example, connect your monitor to the Zone 1 S-video output and set the Zone 1 monitor type to S-video in the SETUP procedure The S-video inputs will appear at he Zone 1 S-video outputs along with your A/V System Controller’s on-screen display. Note that, for the example, to view the tape made on the composite VCR you will need to switch your monitor to composite - see the previous question.

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SETUP

For best results, perf orm the following set up pr ocedure when you initially install your A/V System Controller and anytime you change or add sources, speakers, etc. or when you rearrange your listening area

THE MENU SYSTEM

Setup of your A/V System Controller will require you to navigate through the menu system. W e recomm end that you use a video monitor connected to the zone 1 output along with the remote control provided with your A/V System Controller. It is also poss ible to set up your A/V System Controller from the f ront panel. Do not leave your video monitor on with the A/V System Controller in the menu system for long periods of time. This c an result in permanently burning the menu dis play into your monitor’s screen. This would take sever al hours so there is no danger of it happening during normal setup pr ocedures. T he following are general ins tructions f or using the m enu system. A complete guide to the menu system is included at the back of this manual.

- If you are not already in the menu system, the MENU button will activate the menu system. Once you are in the menu system, the MENU button will return you to the next higher level menu or , if you are already at the highest level, it will exit from the menu system.

UP/DOWN ARROWS

menu selection. The currently active menu line is highlighted in a contrasting color.

SEL (remote) or ENT ER (remote or front panel)

Use the UP/DOW N ARROWS to move to the des ired menu line. Pressing SEL or ENTER will activate the nex t menu.

NUMERIC KEYS (remote only)

corresponding line number . If there is another menu below that line it will be activated immediately (no ENTER required).

LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS (remote) or VOLUME KNOB (front panel)

one of the A/V System Controller settings. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS to move to the desired menu line. Pressing the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW S will change the setting. There are no LEFT/RIG HT ARROWS on the front panel. While in the menu system , the VOLUME KNOB acts as the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW S. This m eans that you will not be able to adjust the volume from the f r ont panel while in the menu system. The remote c ontr ol volume will work in most menus.

TEXT EDITING

current (blinking) charac ter. Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW S (or VOLUME KNOB) to m ove to another character position.

HELP SCREENS -

also provided at the bottom of every menu. The MAIN MENU also provides a PRODUCT INFO RMATION screen that provides basic information on your A/V System Controller. These screens will automatically scroll through each line.

- Once you are in the menu system, us e the UP/DOW N ARROW S to move to the desired

- Some menu selections caus e another menu to be activated.

- From the remote control you may also go directly to a menu line by typing the

- Some m enu s elec tions allow you to change

- some m enu selections will require you to edit text. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS to change the

The MAIN MENU provides a HELP GUIDE that summarizes these instructions. Specific help is

UNIVERSAL REMOTE

controls the selected device. T o return control to your A/V System Controller, you must press AUDIO.

check that your remote is set to AUDIO before attempting to control your A/V System Controller. AUDIO will be displayed in the remotes LCD window.

- Remember that when you press a source button (DVD, CD, etc.) the remote now

ALWAYS

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USER PREFERENCE SETUP

You should always perform USER PREFERENCE SETUP after first installing your A/V System Controller and after adding/changing sources or video monitors. Be sure your main power is switched on from the front panel. For correct zone 1 video operation it is im portant that you perform the first step - DISPLAY OPTIONS - Z1 VIDEO MONITOR. Other USER PREFERENCE setups are less important - the factory setting will work fine for most users. Feel free to skip to SETUP/CONFIGURE after setting your Z1 monitor type.

1 Help / Navigate 2 Product Information 3 Zone 2 Operation 4 Edit Preset Title

5 User Preferences

6 Setup / Configure

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USER PREFERENCE SETUP

1 Edit Preset Options

2 Edit Source Names 3 Display options 4 Surround Modes

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3 Display Options

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DISPLAY OPTIONS

1 Background Color Red

2 Overlay Opaque Bright 3 Front Display Bright 4 Z1 Video Monitor Composite 5 Z1 Tuner Video last 6 Z2 Tuner Video last

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Set your Zone 1 video monitor type - You should do this first so that you will get the best possible display while performing the rest of the setup procedure.

DISPLAY OPTIONS 1 Background Color Red 2 Overlay Opaque Bright 3 Front Display Bright

4 Z1 Video Monitor Composite

5 Z1 Tuner Video last 6 Z2 Tuner Video last

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If you have a composite-only monitor or pref er to use composite video set this to COMPOSIT E. If you have an S-video monitor and will be using S-video sourc es set this to S-VIDEO. The S-VIDEO setting allows for mix ed composite and S-video sources.

In COMPOSITE mode your A/V System Controller will send only composite video to your zone 1 monitor. If your A/V System Controller detects no composite video on the currently selected source it will send its internal composite background screen to the monitor.

In S-VIDEO mode, your A/V System Controller will look f or S-video on the s elected s ource. If it f inds S-video it will send it to your Z1 monitor. If it finds no S- video but does find c ompos ite video it will send com posite video to your monitor. It is up to you to set your monitor accordingly. If it finds no video it will send its internal background screen to your monitor. If S-video was previously detected on the current source, then the background screen will be S-video. If compos ite was previously detected then the background screen will be com posite. Setting Z1 VIDEO MONITOR to COMPOSITE then back to S-VIDEO temporarily resets all inputs to S-video. If your monitor is capable of both composite and S- video, make sure that its setting m atches the setting you have chosen for the A/V System Controller. After making this setting you should have a sharp, color picture on your zone 1 monitor.

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote move to Z1 Video Monitor change monitor setting Composite or S-VideoVOLUME KNOB

Set the background color for your on-screen display menus -

DISPLAY OPTIONS

1 Background Color Red

2 Overlay Opaque Bright 3 Front Display Bright 4 Z1 Video Monitor Composite 5 Z1 Tuner Video last 6 Z2 Tuner Video last

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote move to Background Color change Background ColorVOLUME KNOB

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Set the intensity of on-screen video overlays - Overlays will appear when you change a A/V System Controller setting or your A/V System Controller detects a change in the incoming audio or video inform ation. Transparent mode allows video to be seen behind the overlay.

DISPLAY OPTIONS 1 Background Color Red

2 Overlay Opaque Bright

3 Front Display Bright 4 Z1 Video Monitor Composite 5 Z1 Tuner Video last 6 Z2 Tuner Video last

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Set the intensity of the front panel display or turn it off -

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1 Background Color Red 2 Overlay Opaque Bright

3 Front Display Bright

4 Z1 Video Monitor Composite 5 Z1 Tuner Video last 6 Z2 Tuner Video last

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DISPLAY OPTIONS

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change Display BrightnessVOLUME KNOB

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Set the tuner video - This allows you to view a TV/FM simulcast or watch a network sports broadcast while listening to your local radio announcer. You can set any of the seven external sources. You can also choose “last”. In “last” mode the tuner video will be from whatever source you watched before switching to TUNER. The final choice for tuner video is off. In zone 1 “off” will cause the background color to be displayed. Zone 2 has no on-screen display capability so off is truly off.

1 Background Color Red 2 Overlay Opaque Bright 3 Front Display Bright 4 Z1 Video Monitor Composite

5 Z1 Tuner Video last

6 Z2 Tuner Video last

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DISPLAY OPTIONS

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote move to Z1 Tuner Video select Z1 Tuner VideoVOLUME KNOB

move to Z2 Tuner Video select Z2 Tuner VideoVOLUME KNOB return to USER PREFERENCE SETUP

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This menu allows you to configur e your EDIT PRESET menu (see OPERAT ION - PRESETS) to allow changing only the preset title (as you are used to if you have used older B&K equipment) or a more versatile mode that allows for directly editing comm on preset inf orm ation from the EDIT PRESET m enu. Check that you are in USER PREFERENCE SETUP and that the remote is in AUDIO mode.

EDIT PRESET OPTIONS

Full Edit Preset No

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Edit Source Name

From the factory, your A/V System Controller will display source nam es that match those printed on the rear of the A/V System Controller and on the supplied remote. However, this menu allows you to change the displayed names to match the actual sources used. If you do not want to change the names then sk ip this step. Note that the tuner name cannot be changed. Check that you are in USER PREFERENCE SETUP and that the rem ote is in AUDIO mode.

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rename more sourcesrepeat 3 - 7 return to USER PREFERENCE SETUP

Surround Mode Operation

This menu allows you to set the level of autom ation your A/V System Controller will apply in choosing a surr ound mode and mak e a special setup f or stereo listening. Chec k that you are in USER PREFERENCE SETUP and that the remote is in AUDIO mode.

Set Surround Operation - Most users wll prefer the factory setting - AUTOMATIC. In this mode the A/V System Controller automatically sets the surround mode to f ull 5.1 channel operation (or as many as permitted by your speaker setup) whenever a Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream is detected regardless of what surround

mode you have selected. For example, load your CD changer with a normal PCM CD, a DTS CD, and another normal PCM CD and set the surround mode to 3- STEREO. While the PCM CD is playing you will get sound from the front and center speakers only. When the disc changes to the DTS CD you will get sound from front, center, and rear. When the third (PCM) CD starts the A/V System Controller returns to 3-STEREO. Note that if a Dolby Digital or DTS source is currently playing and you change the surround mode the A/V System Controller will stay in the selected surround mode until you change to another disc. In MANUAL mode the chosen surround mode remains set regardless of the

bitstream detec ted. In the above example only the front and center s peakers would be used on all three CDs even though the DTS CD was capable of providing full 5 channel sound. Note that the rear channel information is not lost. It is simply mixed into the front speakers.

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USER PREFERENCE SETUP

1 Edit Preset Options 2 Edit Source Names 3 Display Options

4 Surround Modes

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SURROUND MODE OPERATION

1 Surround Operation Auto

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enter in the following speaker s etup apply to the STEREO surround mode as well as all the other m odes. Users with large front speakers m ay wish to use them with a subwoofer for movies to k eep the extrem e bass contained in some movies out of their front speakers. However, they may wish to use their front speakers as full range speakers when listening to stereo m usic material. If this is your case then set STEREO OPERAT ION to LARGE. We do not recommend using the LARGE setting if you use small, satellite or bookshelf speakers as the bass information even in stereo m usic may damage the speakers at high volum e levels. Some users m ay prefer the sound of their source’s (or separate) digital to analog converter over the converter contained in the A/V System Controller but still wish to use the A/V System Controller ’s converter for Dolby Digital and DTS m aterial. If this is your case then set STEREO OPERATION to DIRECT. Make sure you have made both analog and digital connections from your source. In this m ode when you choose STEREO your A/V System Controller will ignore the digital inputs. Note that direct mode also bypasses bass managem ent so that you get the purest possible sound from your outboard equipment. This m eans that, lik e LARGE m ode, you should not use DIRECT mode with sm all, satellite or bookshelf speakers.

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SETUP/CONFIGURE

You should always perform Setup/Configure after first installing your A/V System Controller and after adding/changing speakers or sources or rearranging your listening area. If you have just completed the USER PREFERENCE SETUP above you are already in the MAIN MENU. If not, follow the instructions above to get to the MAIN MENU. Check that the remote is in AUDIO mode.

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1 Help / Navigate 2 Product Information 3 Zone 2 Operation 4 Edit Preset Title 5 User Preferences

6 Setup / Configure

1 Speaker Size and Delay

2 Speaker Calibration 3 Source Levels 4 AM Tuner Channels 5 FM Tuner Channels

SETUP MENUS

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Speaker Size and Delay

The speaker size and delay menu lets you tell your A/V System Controller how many speakers you have in your system, the relative size of the speakers, and their placement in the room. This is the most important setup procedure you will perform. The A/V System Controller comes f rom the factory setup for 5 small speak ers and a subwoofer. If this does not matc h your speakers then audio inform ation will be lost. For example, if you do not currently have a center channel speaker and you do not perform this setup procedure, the center channel information will be lost. If you perform this setup correctly, the A/V System Controller will know that you have no center channel speaker and send this inf orm ation to your front left and right speak ers (along with the normal f ront left and right information) so no audio information is lost.

About Speaker Size

- Speaker size literally refers to the size of your speakers. Audio m aterial, particularly Dolby Digital and DTS movies, often contain large am ounts of bass. If this bass information is sent to sm all speakers that are incapable of reproducing so m uch bass, then the bass inform ation will be lost or distorted. MANY SMALL SPEAKERS MAY BE DAMAGED BY TOO MUCH BASS. By telling your A/V System Controller the size of your speakers, it will be able to intelligently route the bass to speakers that can reproduce it correctly. Typically, all bookshelf or satellite speak ers are considered small. Smaller floor s tanding speakers with single woofers 8” or less should also be considered small. Floor standing speakers with 10” or larger woofers or multiple smaller woofers may be considered large. These are general guidelines only - if you are unsure consult your speaker manufacturer. If you have all small speakers we strongly recommend use of a subwoofer. If your front left and right speakers (or more) are large then you may not require a subwoofer, but you may still get better res ults using a subwoofer, especially with Dolby Digital and DTS movies.

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Set The size for your front left/right speakers - OFF is not a choice - you must have front speakers.

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Set the size for your rear left/right speakers -

SPEAKER SIZE SETUP 1 Front L/R 2 Center

3 Rear L/R

4 Subwoofer 5 LFE 6 Center Delay 7 Rear Delay

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Note: The subwoofer setting affects the routing of front, center, and rear bass information as shown previous ly. This table shows the effect of the subwoofer setting for the LFE channel only.

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Setup your LFE channel - Usually this will be set to NORMAL. However, if you prefer less LFE you can reduce the level or completely turn off the LFE channel. Note that this affec ts only the separate LFE channel available on Dolby Digital and DTS material it has no effect on the reproduction of normal bass from the front, center, or rear channels. If you have no subwoofer you may wish to reduce or turn off the LFE channel to reduce its contribution to the bass going to your front speakers.

SPEAKER SIZE SETUP 1 Front L/R 2 Center 3 Rear L/R 4 Subwoofer

5 LFE

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Set your delays for speaker placement - Ideally your front and center speakers will be the same distance away from your listening area. If this is the case leave the Center Delay set to 0. However, physical limitations sometimes require placing the center speaker closer than the front left and right speakers. The center delay setting electronically “moves” the center speaker back into alignment with the front speakers. Measure the distance in feet to your front speakers and to your center speaker. Subtract the center distance from the front distance. Use this num ber for your delay setting (1 foot is roughly equal to 1 ms). If the result is negative s et the delay to zero. If the result is greater than 5 feet set the delay to 5 ms.

Ideally your front and rear speakers will be the same dist ance away from your listening ar ea. If this is the case leave the Rear Delay set to 0. However, physical limitations often require placing the rear speakers c loser than the front speakers. T he rear delay setting electronically “moves” the rear speak ers back into alignment with the front speakers. Measure the distance in feet to your front speakers and to your rear speakers. Subtract the rear distance from the front dis tance. Use this number for your delay setting (1 foot is roughly equal to 1 ms). If the result is negative set the delay to zero. If the result is greater than 15 feet set the delay to 15 ms.

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Speaker Calibration

Speaker calibration allows you to equalize the volume levels of each speaker to make up for differences in speaker characteris tics and distances from the listener to the speaker s. For best results it is important that you perform this calibration when you initially install your A/V System Controller, whenever you change speak ers, and whenever you rearrange your listening area. You may use a Sound Press ure Level (SPL) meter to perf orm this calibration or just use your ears. If you do it by ear you may wish to go through the speakers several times. Sit or place the SPL meter in your normal listening spot. Chec k that you are in the SETUP MENUS and that your remote is in AUDIO mode. Note that if you have turned a speak er OFF in the SPEAKER SIZE SET UP m enu then you will not be able to select that speaker in the SPEAKER CALIBRAT ION menu. Also note that the VO L on the remote will not function in this menu.

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Source Levels

This setup allows you to match the levels of your sources so that there are no large changes in volume as you change from one s ourc e to another . T his is f or your convenience only and need not be performed unless you wish to. You may use a SPL meter or your ear to adjust the levels. Note that the levels will depend not only on this setting but also on the source material being played back. You may wish to use a test disc. Mak e sure you are in the SETUP MENUS and your remote is in AUDIO mode.

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SOURCE LEVEL

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AM Tuner Settings

This set up allows you to preset up to 20 AM tuner channels for f ast access. This is f or your convenience only and need not be performed unless you wish to.

Manual Tuning - Quick presses of LEFT /RIGHT or turn and release of the VOLUME KNO B will cause tuning in single 10 kHz steps. (9kHz steps for European version.)

Seek Tuning - Holding LEFT/RIGHT or VOLUME will cause the tuner to SEEK (tune up or down automatically stopping on strong stations). Once the tuner has star ted seek ing you can let go of the button/knob. Onc e a station is found you must

let go of the button/knob before you can change frequencies again. In strong signal areas the tuner may stop one step above or below the tr ue f requency. Unless you are sur e of the station’s f requency, check to see that the signal might be better one step above or below the fr equency that SEEK has found. In weak signal areas the tuner may continue to seek all the way to the end of the band. T o s top this s imply press the ARROW ( or turn the VOLUME KNOB) in the opposite direction.

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SETUP MENUS

1 Speaker Size and Delay 2 Speaker Calibration 3 Source Levels

4 AM Tuner Channels

5 FM Tuner Channels

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AM TUNER SETTINGS

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FM Tuner Settings

This set up allows you to preset up to 20 FM tuner channels for fast access. This is for your convenience only and need not be performed unless you wish to. Refer to Manual / Seek tuning for AM Tuner above

Stereo/Mono

- Programming a channel to Stereo will play the channel in stereo if it is broadcast in s tereo or in mono otherwise. Programming a channel to Mono will force the channel to m ono regardless of the broadcast. Us e mono to reduce background noise on weak channels

SETUP MENUS

1 Speaker Size and Delay 2 Speaker Calibration 3 Source Levels 4 AM Tuner Channels

5 FM Tuner Channels

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FM TUNER SETTINGS

FM Stereo 103.3 Channel 15

SEL mono / stereo

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OPERATION

The following outlines the norm al day-to-day operation of your A/V System Controller from the supplied univers al remote or directly from your A/V System Controller’s front panel. The universal remote is also capable of controlling other equipment and stor ing sequences of com monly used commands . Refer to the separate remote manual for details on these functions.

POWER ON/OFF

The main power switch on the front panel of your A/V System Controller m ust be on f or the A/V System Contr oller to operate. When this switch is off all power is rem oved from your A/V System Controller. This prevents turning it back on with the remote control. You can use the main power switch for normal day to day operation but we suggest you use the sleep function instead so that the A/V System Controller can be turned on and off from the remote. After turning on the main power you must wait a few seconds while your A/V System Controller restores its internal memory. You may want to turn off the main power switch when your A/V System Controller will be idle for extended periods of time or during periods of power line fluctuations. Your A/V System Controller will not lose its memory while the main power switch is off.

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SLEEP

Normally you will simply put your A/V System Controller to sleep (standby) when not in use. Sleep mode k eeps a bare minimum of f unctions r unning in order to allow remote control operation and f ast star t up. Note that the f ront panel SLEEP button is lit while your A/V System Controller is as leep and is of f when your A/V System Controller is operating. Also note that the remote POWER button will not toggle your A/V System Controller in and out of sleep. You must use OFF.

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CHOOSING A SOURCE

In general, the selected source will appear at the ZO NE 1 output, the TAPE output, and the V1 output. T o prevent feedback, TAPE input will not appear at TAPE output and V1 input will not appear at V1 output.

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TAPE MONITOR -

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TAPE

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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

MASTER LEVEL

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Note: your A/V System Controller remembers a set of temporary adjustments for each source. If, for some reason, you wanted to adjust CENTER LEVEL for all sources you would need to select each source and adjust it individually. Also note that these settings are tem porary and will be lost when you put your A/V System Controller to sleep or turn off the main power.





or DELAY



then use VOLUME KNOB



∠ (LEVEL) step to REAR LEVEL

then use VOLUME KNOB

∠ (LEVEL) step to SUB LEVEL

then use VOLUME KNOB



can’t adjust from front panel

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote adjust center volume

adjust rear volume

adjust subwoofer volume

adjust rear delaycan’t adjust from front panel adjust balance Note: only in STEREO

mode

CENTER LEVEL

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SURROUND MODES

Your A/V System Controller provides a number of listening modes. The following table shows how your A/V System Controller responds to the chos en surround mode setting f or various types of source m aterial. The table assumes five full range s peakers plus a subwoofer. If your speaker c onfiguration is different f rom this m ake sure you have performed the set up proc edures descr ibed previously. When the setup is c orrectly performed your A/V System Controller will automatically route audio to fewer/smaller speak ers with no loss of inform ation. If you wish to temporarily reduce the number of speakers you are using do not repeat the setup procedure - simply choose the appropriate surround mode.

Mono

Stereo

Pro Logic

Dolby Digital 2.0

(Stereo)

Dolby Digital 5.1

DTS 5.1

Surround

3 Stereo

Hall

3 Stereo

Stereo

Hall

Stereo

F/R

Stereo

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M L R LF C RF

M LF+LR C RF+RR

M M LF+C RF+C

M M M M

M M

L-M M R-M L-R L-R

L-M M R-M

L R

L-R L-R

L R L R

L R

L RM M

L-M M R-M

L-R L-R

L-M M R-M

L R

L-R L-R

L R L R

L R

LR LFE RR

LF C RF LR LFE RR

LFE

LR LFE RR

LF+C+LR RF+C+RR LF+C+LR

LF+C+LR RF+C+RR

LF+C+LFE

+(LR+RR)

LFE

RF+C+RR

RF+C+LFE

-(LR+RR)

Headphone

M - mono, same information on both channels of analog, PCM, or Dolby Digital 2.0 bitstream L - left channel of stereo information of analog, PCM, or Dolby Digital 2.0 bitstream R - right channel of stereo information of analog, PCM, or Dolby Digital 2.0 bitstream LF - left front channel of a Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS 5.1 bitstream C - center channel of a Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS 5.1 bitstream RF - right front channel of a Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS 5.1 bitstream RR - right rear channel of a Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS 5.1 bitstream LR - left rear channel of a Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS 5.1 bitstream LF E - low frequency effects channel of a Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS 5.1 bitstream

M M

L R

LF+C+LR

+LFE

RF+C+RR

+LFE

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Surround Modes (cont.)

DVD Source Composite Video DVD PCM 2.0 Pro Lo

MODE

Note: your A/V System Controller keeps track of a surround mode for each of the sources. It would be possible, for example, to have your DVD player set to SURROUND while your CD player is set to STEREO. All you need to do is change sources and the surround mode you last used for that source will be recalled. HEADPHONE mode, unlike the other surround m odes, applies to all sources. This allows you to change sourc es while remaining in HEADPHONE mode. When you leave HEADPHONE mode, each s our ce will retur n to the SURROUND mode that was previously active for that source.

Why do I need all these modes?

Many people will be happy leaving their A/V System Controller in SURROUND mode all the time. Your A/V System Controller will automatically switch back and forth between Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS (Reference 20 only). Stereo material will be played back with Pro Logic decoding. ProLogic’s extraction of mono information to the center channel works just as well on stereo (non-ProLogic encoded) material and may provide improved imaging, especially when sitting away from the “sweet spot” in the center of your speaker s. Only Dolby Pro Logic encoded 2-channel material has true r ear speak er infor m ation. However, ProLogic’s r ear speak er pr ocess ing m ay provide a pleasing ambiance ef fect on m any stereo (non-ProLogic) soundtrack s. You can turn off center channel processing by using STEREO HALL mode, you can turn off rear channel processing by using 3 STEREO mode, or you can turn off both center and rear processing by using STEREO mode.

STEREO F/R (F for all their stereo lis tening. It m ay also be useful when you have a large group where it is dif ficult to put everyone near the optimum listening position.

ront/Rear) mode puts you in the orchestra instead of in front of it. Som e people prefer this mode



(MODE)

ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote step to desired mode

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STEREO Lt Rt (R sources including Dolby Digital and DTS. Your tape outputs contain the sam e audio information as your left and right front speaker outputs. If you make a tape in a normal listening m ode such as SURROUND then the center and rear information will not appear on the tape. Sinc e the c enter channel c ontains m uch of the dialog f or m ovies , the tape will be almost useless . ST EREO Lt Rt m ode allows you to mak e a tape with little loss of infor m ation. You can’t directly make an analog tape of Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS 5.1, but STEREO Lt Rt will produc e a Dolby Pro Logic compatible tape from 5.1 sources that will preserve much of the surround information. Note that Dolby Digital will not mix LFE to the tape.

WARNING: in order to make STEREO Lt Rt recordings with full range audio, it is necessary to override the bass management processing in your A/V System Controller. This means that full range audio (including LFE for DTS) will also be sent to your front left and right speakers. If you have small front speakers we strongly suggest you turn the volume down or ev en mute the volume w hile making ST EREO Lt Rt recordings. Otherwise you can damage your speakers. T he volume or mute setting does not ef fect the level from the TAPE and V1 outputs.

HEADPHONE mode is identical to STEREO mode except that the internal amplifiers in your A/V System Controller are turned off. Also, some of the CONTROL outputs may also be turned off (typically CONTROL OUT

1) depending on how your A/V System Controller has been set up (s ee ADVANCED FEATURES), allowing you to turn off any external amplifiers or powered subwoofers with compatible CONTROL inputs.

WARNING: in order to provide full range audio to your headphones, it is necessary to override the bass management processing in your A/V System Controller. This is not a problem if you are using the internal amplifiers in your A/V System Controller since they will be turned off. However, if you are using external amplifiers or powered speakers with no CONT RO L OU T capability th en full range audio ( including LFE f or DTS) will also be sent to your front left and right speakers. If you have small front speakers we strongly suggest you manually turn off your external amplifiers or powered speakers before HEADPHONE mode. Otherwise you can damage your speakers.

ight total Left total) is provided for making Pro Logic compatible analog recordings from all

switching to

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OVERRIDES

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Some laserdiscs contain the normal movie soundtrack on the PCM, AC-3 RF or DTS digital soundtrack along with supplemental inform ation on the laserdisc ’s analog track . Your A/V System Controller will automatically select the digital track if one is available. In order to reach the analog track we have provided an analog override to force the A/V System Controller to ignore the digital soundtrack . Note that your laserdisc player norm ally puts out converted digital soundtracks on its analog output. You will also need to adjust your laserdisc player to get the analog track. Refer to your laserdisc manual. The override is not limited to laserdisc. It can be used with any source anytime you wish to hear the analog input rather than the digital.

Warning PCM tracks resulting in a loud noise on the source’s analog outputs. If you’re not sure, turn your A/V System Controller’s volume down before engaging the analog override. This warning does not apply to DVD players. All DVD players can properly interpret Dolby Digital tracks. Currently available DTS compatible DVD players have no analog output when the DTS track is selected.

When DTS started to make CDs and Laserdiscs, they made the bitstream fully compatible with the PCM standards. Unfortunately, this mak es it difficult to tell the dif ference between PCM and DT S. The result is that you will often hear a short extraneous sound at the beginning of DTS CDs and laserdiscs while your A/V System Controller determines that the inc oming bitstream is DTS rather than PCM. The alternative would have been to mute the output of your A/V System Controller while making this decision, but this would have cut off the beginning of many PCM CDs. This problem does not apply to DTS DVDs. We have provided an override to elim inate this extraneous sound at the cost of automatic bitstream detection. If you find the extraneous s ound unacceptable, engage the DTS override before playing your DTS disc. Rem ember that if you subsequently try to play any non DTS material you will need to manually switch back to auto (plug and play) operation.

Dolby Digital recordings may contain passages with very large dynamic range. This normally will enhance the Home Theater ex perience. However, it m ay not be desirable at all tim es, for ex ample, during late night listening. Dolby Digital bitstreams allow for listening with a compressed dynamic range that reduces high level passages and increases low level passages. T his allows the listener to hear quiet passages even at low volum e levels while at the same time limiting the m aximum volum e of very loud passages. Note: this override is available only for Dolby Digital recordings.

DTS and Dolby Digital are digital only formats. Your source may try to interpret these as normal

DVD Plug and Play ?

Press SEL to Engage Override

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote



SEL or ENTER2

Note: your A/V System Controller remembers an over ride independently for each source. If , for som e reas on, you wanted to set DTS or analog override for all sources you would need to select each source and override individually. Also note that these settings are tem porary and will be lost when you put your A/V System Controller to sleep or turn off the main power.

↵

(ENTER) then

(UP) or

∧ ↵

(ENTER)

DOWN

∨

step to desired override mode or plug and play (auto)

engage override

PRESETS

Presets allow you to save your favorite settings and rec all them instantly. Your A/V System Controller can store two banks of 10 presets (0..9 & A0..A9) in each of 2 Zones. The s aved information includes the selected s ource, the volume, the surround mode, the tuner station and band, and all of the temporary settings and overrides described above. A convenient set of presets come preprogrammed with your A/V System Controller.

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Recalling a Preset

Preset 0 Music Video

TV-V3 Surround 0dB

Press SEL to Recall

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote number or A + number1 SEL or ENTER2

Saving a Preset

SAVE2



(PAUSE) or

(REW) or > (FF)

SEL or ENTER4



(PRESET) step to desired preset

↵

(ENTER)

SAVE PRESET A2

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0. . A9 change preset

↑ ↓

←→

SEL save preset

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

(STOP)

change character change position

(UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

∧

VOLUME KNOB

(ENTER)

↵

review settings for recall

recall preset

SAVE PRESET A2

Saving Current Settings

DVD Stereo Lt Rt -14 dB

0. . A9 change preset

↑ ↓

←→

SEL save preset

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change character change position

ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote prepare for saving presetmake all settings you wish to savemake all settings you wish to save1

activate preset savefunction not available from front panel rename preset if desired

save preset

Recalling/Saving Presets via the Menu System

You can also recall and save presets via your A/V System Controller’s menu s ystem from the rem ote or from the front panel. If using the remote be sure it is in AUDIO mode, if not, press AUDIO.

ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote



(PAUSE) or



SEL or ENTER3



(PAUSE) or



(REW) or(FF)

source then AUDIO MODE

∧ or

VOL



VOL

SEL or ENTER7

(STOP)

∨

 MENUMENU1

∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) ↵ (ENTER)



(PRESET) step to desired presetnumber or A + number4

∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB



(SOURCE)

 (MODE)

can’t adjust volume

(ENTER)

↵

activate menu system move to Edit Preset (Titles)

activate EDIT PRESET (TITLE) recall preset

rename preset if desired

edit preset if desired (full preset edit must be enabled see USER PREFERENCE SETUP)

save preset if desired edit more presetsrepeat 4 - 7repeat 4 - 78

 MENUMENU9  MENUMENU10

return to main menu exit menu system

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GETTING A/V SYSTEM CONTROLLER STATUS

If you are not in a menu, press ing ENTER will bring up a two-line status m essage. This display will also pop up automatically whenever you change sources or whenever the sourc e inform ation changes. T he video type is very important if you are using mixed composite and S-video sources since it will tell you how you must set your monitor for the bes t picture. T he bitstream and c hannel inform ation is particularly impor tant with DVDs since they may contain multiple soundtracks. When you initially start the DVD you may get a Dolby Digital 2.0 soundtrack. To get the best possible sound, you may have to use the DVD player’s menu system to get to a Dolby Digital or DTS

5.1 channel soundtrack. If you ever need to call B&K r egarding a pr oblem with your A/V System Controller be sure to note the status display before calling.

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SEL or ENTER

The audio/video source

you have chosen

DVD Source Composite Video DVD PCM 2.0 Pro Logic

The bitstream source

your controller has detected

The bitstream type

your controller has detected

↵

(ENTER)

your controller has detected

ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote recall A/V System Controller status

The surround mode

you have chosen

The video type

your controller has detected

The number of channels

ZONE 2 OPERATION

Via the Front Panel

You can control zone 2 from your A/V System Controller’s front panel by usin

2. The front panel will now control zone 2. After a few seconds of inactivity, control will return to zone1. The SLEEP, PRESET, ENTER, UP/DOWN ARROWS, SOURCE and VOLUME KNOBS will function exactly as for zone 1. MENU and MODE buttons will not function in zone 2. The level button will instantly return front panel control to zone 1.

the LEVEL button to step to ZONE

Via the Remote Control

You can set up your remote to control zone 2 instead of zone 1. Follow the instructions in the separate remote control manual for settin ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS). After settin

e it back. If you use zone 2 often you may wish to purchase an additional B&K AV 5.1 system controller (or

chan other compatible universal rem ote control) and leave it set up for zone 2. You may also wish to install a remote repeater system to allow zone 2 control from other rooms.

Via the Menu System

You can control zone 2 from the menu system usin instructions for zone 1 preset operation via the menu system except choos e Zone 2 Operation from MAIN MENU. (Be sure the remote is in AUDIO mode.)

the AUDIO product ID to m atch zone 2 (product ID 2 unless you have changed it in

your remote for zone 2 it will no longer control zone 1 until you

either the front panel or zone 1 remote. Follow the

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ADVANCED FEATURES

WARNING -

The following describes the advanced features of the A/V System Controller. Since

changing some of these f unctions m ay cause severe eff ects such as no sound or no rem ote contr ol operation, we suggest you leave this menu disabled (hidden) f or normal operation. If you are unsure of what you are changing

DO NOT

perform any advanced operations. These features may be activated by simultaneously pressing the

SLEEP, DOWN, and UP buttons on the front panel of the A/V System Controller.

ADVANCED SECURITY OPTIONS

Advanced Security options allow you to hide the ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP menu to prevent inadvertent changes to advanced system settings. This menu also allows you to lock your preset and tuner channel settings to prevent inadvertent reprogramming

Advanced Menu Visibility -

entering MAIN MENU and selecting Setup / Configure (refer to SET UP). Advanced Systems Settings will appear as line 6 in SETUP MENUS. Make sure your A/V System Controller is on and the remote is in AUDIO mode.

If you select Advanced Menu Visible then you can return to this menu directly by

Advanced Security Options

1 Advanced Menu Visible

2 Memory Lock No

↑ ↓

←→

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move to new line adjust parameter previous page

Function not available from remote



(PAUSE) or



(REW) or(FF)

Memory Lock -



(PAUSE) or



(REW) or(FF)

ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote

SLEEP,

(UP) and

∧

(DOWN)

∨

enable advanced features

simultaneously



(STOP)

(UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

∧

move to Advanced Menu set to Hidden (recommended) or VisibleVOLUME KNOB

Locking memory will prevent changing of your presets, tuner channels, and system setup.

Advanced Security Options

1 Advanced Menu Visible

2 Memory Lock No

↑ ↓

←→

move to new line adjust parameter previous page

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ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP

1 Zone Configuration

2 Power On Titles 3 Control Out 4 Security Options

↑ ↓

move to new line select menu pageSEL previous page

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote



(STOP)

(UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

∧

VOLUME KNOB

move to Memory Lock No - can change memory

Yes - memory is locked

 MENUMENU3

move up to ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP

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ZONE CONFIGURATION

Zone Configuration will allow you to set maxim um volume levels for each zone, change rem ote control ID codes for each zone and turn off the on-screen display overlays in zone 1. Make sure you are in the ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP menu and the remote is in AUDIO mode.

Z1 Max Level -

Z1 max level allows you to set a m aximum volume level for zone 1. This is very useful if you are using speakers that can’t handle the max imum power output from your A/V System Controller or if you simply wish to limit the volume that can be achieved using normal front panel or remote operation.

WARNING

If you set this level too low, the A/V System Controller may appear broken (no sound).

ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP

1 Zone Configuration

2 Power On Titles 3 Control Out 4 Security Options

↑ ↓

move to new line select menu pageSEL previous page

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ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS

1 Z1 Max Level +15 dB

2 Z1 Product ID 1 3 Z1 On Screen Enabled 4 Z2 Level Control Variable 5 Z2 Max Level +15 dB 6 Z2 Product ID 2

↑ ↓

←→

move to new line adjust parameter previous page

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote



(PAUSE) or

SEL or ENTER2



(PAUSE) or



(REW) or(FF)



(STOP)



(STOP)

(UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

∧

(ENTER)

↵

(UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

∧

move to Zone Configuration activate ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS move to Z1 Max Level set desired maximum levelVOLUME KNOB

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Z1 / Z2 Product ID - Each message transmitted from your remote includes a Product Code, identifying the manufacturer, and a product ID code from 1 to 16. The product ID code allows multiple B&K products to be controlled from the sam e r em ote. Your A/V System Controller ac tually uses two product ID codes - one f or zone 1 (normally set to ID code 1) and the other for zone 2 (norm ally set to ID code 2). If you have a system with multiple B&K products then you may wish to set the product ID codes to other values. Note that you cannot set the Z1 product ID to the sam e s etting as zone 2 or vice ver s a. If you need to set zone 1 to the c urr ent zone 2 setting then set zone 2 to some other value first. Make sure you are in the ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS menu and the remote is in AUDIO mode.

WARNING - if you change the product ID code in the A/V System Controller without making the corresponding change to the remote then the remote will no longer work. Refer to the separate remote manual for details on changing the remote’s product ID (“device code”).

ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS 1 Z1 Max Level +15 dB

2 Z1 Product ID 1

3 Z1 On Screen Enabled 4 Z2 Level Control Variable 5 Z2 Max Level +15 dB 6 Z2 Product ID 2

↑ ↓

←→

move to new line adjust parameter previous page

ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS 1 Z1 Max Level +15 dB 2 Z1 Product ID 1 3 Z1 On Screen Enabled 4 Z2 Level Control Variable 5 Z2 Max Level +15 dB

6 Z2 Product ID 2

↑ ↓

←→

move to new line adjust parameter previous page

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote



(PAUSE) or



(REW) or(FF)



(PAUSE) or



(REW) or(FF)



(STOP)



(STOP)

(UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

∧

(UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

∧

move to Z1 Product ID set desired product IDVOLUME KNOB move to Z2 Product ID set desired product IDVOLUME KNOB

Z1 On Screen - During normal operation, when you make a change to a system setting or your A/V System Controller detects a change to the incom ing audio or video a message is overlaid along the bottom of your video screen. You can turn off the overlay display from this menu. T his will not affect the on-screen dis plays when you enter the menu system.



(PAUSE) or



(REW) or(FF)



(STOP)

ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS 1 Z1 Max Level +15 dB 2 Z1 Product ID 1

3 Z1 On Screen Enabled

4 Z2 Level Control Variable 5 Z2 Max Level +15 dB 6 Z2 Product ID 2

↑ ↓

←→

(UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

∧

move to new line adjust parameter previous page

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote move to Z1 Product On Screen set Enabled or DisabledVOLUME KNOB

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Z2 Level Control - You may wish to install an in-wall volume control in your second zone. This can cause confusion between your A/V System Controller’s internal zone 2 volume controls and your in-wall controls. You can set your A/V System Controller to provide a fixed level to zone 2 instead of the variable level. The fixed level can be used to limit the maximum volume in zone 2 but setting lower volumes must be done with the in-wall controls.

WARNING - Setting Z2 LEVEL CONTROL to FIXED will cause your A/V System Controller to immediately send its maximum zone 2 volume to your second zone (if zone 2 is on). Turn down your in-wall volume controls before making this change.

ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS 1 Z1 Max Level +15 dB 2 Z1 Product ID 1 3 Z1 On Screen Enabled

4 Z2 Level Control Variable

5 Z2 Max Level +15 dB 6 Z2 Product ID 2

↑ ↓

←→

move to new line adjust parameter previous page

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote



(PAUSE) or



(REW) or(FF)



(STOP)

(UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

∧

move to Z2 Level Control set desired Z2 Level ControlVOLUME KNOB

Z2 Max (Fixed) Level - Z2 m ax level allows you to set a maximum volume level fo r zone 2. This is very useful if you are using speakers that can’t handle the maximum power output from your external amplifier or if you simply wish to limit the volume that can be ac hieved using normal front panel or rem ote operation. If you have chosen zone 2 fixed level above then this setting becomes the fixed level for zone 2.

WARNING - If you set this level too low, the A/V System Controller may appear broken (no sound).

ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS 1 Z1 Max Level +15 dB 2 Z1 Product ID 1 3 Z1 On Screen Enabled 4 Z2 Level Control Variable

5 Z2 Max Level +15 dB

6 Z2 Product ID 2

↑ ↓

←→

move to new line adjust parameter previous page

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ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS 1 Z1 Max Level +15 dB 2 Z1 Product ID 1 3 Z1 On Screen Enabled 4 Z2 Level Control Variable

5 Z2 Fixed Level +15 dB

6 Z2 Product ID 2

↑ ↓

←→

move to new line adjust parameter previous page

ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote



(PAUSE) or



(REW) or(FF)



(STOP)

(UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

∧

 MENUMENU3

move to Z2 Max (Fixed) Level set desired Max (Fixed) LevelVOLUME KNOB return to ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP

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POWER ON TITLES

When you turn your A/V System Controller on it displays two lines of text. You can change this text to a personalized message. Make sure you are in the ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP menu and the remote is in AUDIO mode.



(PAUSE) or

SEL or ENTER2



(PAUSE) or

SEL or ENTER4



(PAUSE) or



(REW) or(FF) repeat 5 - 67 SEL or ENTER8



(PAUSE) or

repeat 4 - 810

ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP

1 Zone Configuration

2 Power On Titles

3 Control Out 4 Security Options

move to new line select menu pageSEL previous page

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(UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

∧

(ENTER)

↵

(UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

∧

(ENTER)

↵

(UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

∧

(ENTER)

↵

(UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

∧



(STOP)



(STOP)



(STOP)



(STOP)

↑ ↓

 MENUMENU11

ADVANCED POWER ON TITLES

1 Power On Line 1

' BK Components '

2 Power On Line 2

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SEL start editing

↑ ↓

←→

change character change position previous page

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote move to Power On Titles activate ADVANCED POWER ON TITLES move to Power On Line 1 activate Line 1 change blinking character move to new characterVOLUME KNOB

continue changing charactersrepeat 5 - 6 finish editing line 1

move to Power On Line 2 edit Line 2repeat 4 - 8

return to ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP

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CONTROL OUT SETUP

Your A/V System Controller’s control outputs allow you to control up to 4 external devices such as power amplifiers, projec tion screens, etc. T he control outputs can be program med on/off depending on which source is selected. They may also have global control for all sources for headphone listening or remote repeater functions.

Control Out 1 -

example you may wish to use the control out to pull down a projection screen for your V1 and DVD sources but roll it up for Tuner and CD. Contr ol out 1 can also be s et to HEADPHONE m ode. HEADPHONE m ode is intended to control external amplifier s to permit headphone listening without the need for manually turning off your external amplifiers. HEADPHON E is a global setting for all sources - if you set HEADPHONE for one source it will be set for all other sources.

Control out 1 is dedicated to zone 1 it can be programmed to be on or off f or each source. For



(PAUSE) or

SEL or ENTER2



(PAUSE) or

AUDIO5



(REW) or(FF)

ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP

1 Zone Configuration 2 Power On Titles

3 Control Out

4 Security Options

move to new line select menu pageSEL previous page

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(UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

∧

(ENTER)

↵

(UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

∧



(SOURCE) step to sourcedesired source4



(STOP)



(STOP)

↑ ↓

CONTROL OUT SETUP for DVD

1 Control Out 1 Phones

2 Control Out 2 Zone 2 3 Control Out 3 Z1+Z2 4 Control Out 4 Remote

Using AV system controller

select a source to setup

AUD to select control

↑ ↓

←→

move to new line adjust parameter previous page

'9' & 3+21(6

ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote move to Control Out activate CONTROL OUT SETUP move to Control Out 1 select source for Control Out setup return control to A/V System Controller set desired control outVOLUME KNOB

set control out 1 for other sourcesrepeat 4 - 6repeat 4 - 67

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Control Out 2, 3, and 4 - Control out 2, 3, and 4 can be used in either zone. For each source they can be programmed to be on when that sourc e is selected in zone 1, zone 2, or both zones. If the source is selected in neither zone the control out will be off. Control outs 2, 3, and 4 can also be set to REMOTE. In REMOTE mode your A/V System Controller acts like a remote repeater - IR remote signals detected by your A/V System Controller are repeated on the control out. REMOTE mode is a global override for all sources.

CONTROL OUT SETUP for DVD

1 Control Out 1 Phones

2 Control Out 2 Zone 2

3 Control Out 3 Z1+Z2 4 Control Out 4 Remote

Using AV system controller

select a source to setup

AUD to select control

↑ ↓

←→

move to new line adjust parameter previous page

'9' & =21( 

ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote



(PAUSE) or

AUDIO3



(REW) or(FF) repeat 2 - 45 repeat 1 - 56



(STOP)

(UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

∧



(SOURCE) step to sourcedesired source2

 MENUMENU7  MENUMENU8  MENUMENU9  MENUMENU10

move to Control Out 2 select source for Control Out setup

return control to A/V System Controller set desired control outVOLUME KNOB

set control out 2 for other sourcesrepeat 2 - 4 set control out 3 and 4repeat 1 - 5 return to ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP return to SETUP MENUS return to MAIN MENU return to normal operation

FACTORY RESET

Should you ever need to completely reset the A/V System Controller to the original factory settings from the front panel press the SLEEP, DOW N , and LEVEL buttons sim ultaneously. The

complete reset and erase all user programmed presets and menus.

A/V System Controller w ill perform a

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TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONPOSSIBLE CAUSEPROBLEM

No sound, display will not light

No sound, display on.

Loud hum or buzz on one or more channels

Surround sound does not sound correct.

1. Power cord not plugged in.

2. Power off at

3. Power switch off.

power inlet fuse blown or faulty.

4. *

1. A/V System Controller in mute

2. Volume control to minimum.

3. Wrong source selected.

4. Line stage to amp. cables loose or faulty.

5. Source to line stage cables loose or faulty.

1. Poor ground connection in interconnect cables.

2. Poor ground in main

3. Poor ground on cable box.

4. Cables running across back of

1. Recordings are not Pro Logic.

2. Recordings are not Dolby Digital.

3. Surround processor not in correct mode.

4. Check speaker setup.

5. Speakers phase wrong.

source.

supply.

1. Reconnect power cord.

2. Check power at plug.

3. Turn power switch on.

4. Check for shorts or overloading. Replace fuse.

1. Unmute A/V System Controller.

2. Increase volume.

3. Select source.

4. Tighten, repair, or replace cable.

5. Tighten, repair, or replace cable.

1. Check all connectors and repair as necessary.

2. Check ground of outlet. Have it checked by qualified serviceman.

3. Check ground.

4. Reposition cables.

1. Play a Pro Logic recording.

2. Play a Dolby Digital recording.

3. Select proper surround mode.

4. Pick correct speaker setup for your system.

5. Check wiring of speakers (+) of speaker to (+) on amplifer. (-) on speaker to (-) on amplifer.

Remote will not operate unit.

Video is in Black and White

One or more channels sound bad

* Note

1. Batteries missing.

2. Batteries dead.

3. Batteries inserted wrong.

4. Remote signal blocked.

5. Lens requires cleaning.

6. Wrong programming.

1. Z1 video monitor is selected to the wrong signal type.

1. It is possible that the A/V System Controller needs to be reset (cold power boot).

1. Check for batteries inside remote.

2. Put in fresh batteries.

3. Follow diagram in battery compartment.

4. Clear path to front panel of unit.

5. Clean lens with a soft cloth.

6. Refer to remote manual.

1. Select the proper video signal type (composite or S-video).

1. Cycle the A/V System Controller’s front panel POWER switch to OFF then back to ON.

If unit continues to blow power inlet fuses, replace only with fuses of same type and rating.

DO NOT USE A HIGHER RATED FUSE!

have it serviced by your dealer or B&K.

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A/V SYSTEM CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS

Audio Specifications

Frequency Response:

Signal to Noise Ratio:

5 Hz - 20 kHz , 63 mVInput Sensitivity:

9 V rmsMaximum Output Level: 89 dB CCIR 2 k Weighted

max level 50 k OhmsInput Impedance: 221 OhmsOutput Impedance:

-12.5 dBNoise Test Reference Level: 8Surround Outputs 7Audio Analog Inputs 5Audio Analog Outputs 7/ 5Digital Inputs coax/optical 1/1Digital Outputs coax/optical

2 dBCapture Ratio: 12 dBfIHF (Usable) Sensitivity:

70 dB, A WeightedSignal to Noise Ratio:

+0/−

0.5dB

Video Specifications

Frequency Response:

20 Hz - 10 MHz ±3dB 2 V P-PMaximum Input Level:

2 V P-PMaximum Output Level:

75 OhmsInput Impedance: 75 OhmsOutput Impedance:

7Video Inputs 5Video Outputs

AM sectionTuner SpecificationsFM SectionTuner Specifications

520 - 1620 kHz Frequency Range:87.5 - 107.9 MHzFrequency Range: Less than 0.3%Total Harmonic Distortion:Less than 0.25%Total Harmonic Distortion: 28 dBfSensitivity:20 Hz - 15 kHz, +1/ -3 dBFrequency Response

28 dBfSensitivity:15 / 35 dBfMono/Stereo Sensitivity: 30 dBSelectivity:65 dBAlternate Channel Selectivity:

300 OhmsAntenna Input Impedance:75 OhmsAntenna Input Impedance:

Upgradability:

MiscellaneousProcessor Specifications

120/220/240 VACLine voltage:20 Bit 48kHzA/D Conversion 30 watts maxPower consumption:20 Bit 32/44.1/48kHzD/A Conversion Line -.5 Amp/250 Volt Replacement fuses:Motorola 24 Bit 43 MIPSDolby Digital DSP: 17"(w)x10"(d)x3.50"(h)Dimensions:Motorola 24 Bit 46 MIPSDTS DSP: 10 poundsWeight:

A/D, D/A, digital receiver, and DSP(s)

Warranty: See Warranty page for complete explanation

5 years processor 1 year remote

Specifications subject to change without notice

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THE MENU SYSTEM

+15 dB

Disabled

Variable

+15 dB

move to new line

adjust parameter

exit menu system

ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS

1 Z1 Max Level

2 Z1 Product ID

↑ ↓

3 Z1 On Screen

←→

4 Z2 Level Control

5 Z2 Max Level

6 Z2 Product ID

ADVANCED POWER ON TITLES

1 Power On Line 1

change character

change position

' Pwrd by Motorola '

' BK Components '

↑ ↓

SEL start editing

←→

2 Power On Line 2

CONTROL OUT SETUP for TUNER

Phones

Zone 2

Z1 + Z2

Remote

adjust parameter

move to new line

↑ ↓

←→

AUD to select control

select source to rename

Using AV system controller

2 Control Out 2

3 Control Out 3

4 Control Out 4

1 Control Out 1

Visible

ADVANCED SECURITY OPTIONS

1 Advanced Menu

2 Memory Locked

move to new line

↑ ↓

adjust parameter

←→

Small

Yes

Normal

0ms

move to new line

adjust parameter

SPEAKER SIZE SETUP

1 Front L/R

2 Center

3 Rear L/R

4 Subwoofer

5 LFE

6 Center Delay

↑ ↓

←→

7 Rear Delay

0.0 dB

exit menu system

SPEAKER CALIBRATION

1 Left

2 Center

3 Right

Full Edit Preset No

EDIT PRESET OPTIONS

0.0 dB

move to new line

adjust level

exit menu system

SOURCE LEVEL SETUP

↑ ↓

←→

5 Left Rear

6 Subwoofer

4 Right Rear

adjust parameter

changes allowed only to

the PRESET TITLES

EDIT SOURCE NAME

←→

adjust level

AM TUNER SETTING

DEFAULT USER LEVEL

DVD DVD 0.0 dB

←→

AUD to select control

select source to adjust

Using AV system controller

change position

change character

DEFAULT USER

DVD DVD

↑ ↓

AUD to select control

select source to rename

Using AV system controller

←→

DISPLAY OPTIONS

change character

change position

FM TUNER SETTING

AM 520 Channel 0

↑ ↓

←→

FM Stereo 96.9 Channel 0

move to new line

adjust parameter

exit menu system

↑ ↓

←→

1 Background Color Red

2 Overlay Opaque Bright

3 Front Display Bright

4 Z1 Video Monitor Composite

5 Z1 Tuner Video Last

6 Z2 Tuner Video Last

Dolby Digital / DTS 5.1

SURROUND MODE OPERATION

1 Surround Operatio Auto

change position

change character

↑ ↓

SEL mono/stereo

ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP

←→

1 Zone Configuration

2 Power On Titles

move to new line

adjust parameter

exit menu system

Front L/R speaker size

overrides MODE setting

STEREO MODE is digital

from speaker setup menu

↑ ↓

←→

2 Stereo Operation Normal

move to new line

select menu page

exit menu system

↑ ↓

SEL

3 Control Out

4 Security Options

New Line or Text

Menu or Go Back

Select or Save

Adjust or Cursor

HELP GUIDE

↑ ↓

SEL

←→

Press MENU to Exit

ENTER Select or Save

Featuring

Plug n Play

Reference 20

BK Components Ltd.

2-Zone Preamp/Processor

Made in the USA

Dolby Digital and DTS

Press MENU to Exit

ZONE 2 OPERATION

PRESET 3 'Watch V1 '

POWER SOURCE VOLUME

Off V1 0dB

change position

save preset

change character

↑ ↓

SEL

←→

0. . A9 change preset

MAIN MENU

1 Help / Navigate

2 Product Information

3 Zone 2 Operation

4 Edit Preset Title

5 User Preferences

change position

save preset

'TV simulcast '

EDIT PRESET TITLE 1

change character

SOURCE MODE VOLUME

DVD St Lt Rt 0dB

↑ ↓

SEL

←→

0. . A9 change preset

move to new line

select menu page

exit menu system

↑ ↓

SEL

6 Setup / Configure

USER PREFERENCE SETUP

1 Edit Preset Options

2 Edit Source Name

3 Display Options

4 Surround Modes

move to new line

select menu page

exit menu system

SETUP MENUS

↑ ↓

SEL

1 Speaker Size and Delay

2 Speaker Calibration

3 Source Levels

move to new line

↑ ↓

4 AM Tuner Channels

5 FM Tuner Channels

6 Advanced System Settings

p/n 12698 Rev. 9808B

select menu page

exit menu system

SEL

REAR PANEL ENLARGED VIEW

p/n 12698 Rev. 9808B

B&K Components, Ltd 2100 Old Union Road Buffalo, New York 14227 716-656-0023 www.bkcomp.com

p/n 12698 Rev. 9808B

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Frequently Asked Questions

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