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USER INFORMATION

SETUP SPEAKER SIZE 1 Front 2 Center 3 Surround 4 Surround Back 5 Subwoofer

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SPEAKER LOCATION feet 1 Left Front 2 Center 3 Right Front 4 Right Surround 5 Right Surr Back 6 Left Surr Back 7 Left Surround 8 Subwoofer next item adjust MENU setup speakers

SETUP CROSSOVERS + LFE 1 Crossover Hz 2 High Pass dB 3 Low Pass dB 4 Peak Limiter dB 5 LFE Level dB 6 DTS LFE Mode 7 Subwoofer Phase

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SETUP SPEAKER LEVELS 1 Left Front dB 2 Center dB 3 Right Front dB 4 Right Surround dB 5 Right Surr Back dB 6 Left Surr Back dB 7 Left Surround dB 8 Subwoofer dB next item adjust MENU setup speakers

SETUP ROOM EQUALIZATION Test Tone 20 Hz Off Notch Hz dB Notch Width Hz Bass Hz dB Treble Hz dB

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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Audio / Video connections Digital Connections Surround Outputs

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Surround Speaker Output Connections Antenna Connections Control Outputs / IR Inputs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Setup

Operation

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The Menu System System Setup

Speakers

Speaker Size Speaker Location Speaker Levels Crossovers + LFE

Room Equalization Display Inputs Presets

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Memory Backup

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Power On/Off Sleep

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Choosing a source AM/FM Tuner Adjusting the Volume

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Temporary Level Adjustments Audio Modes

MONO STEREO SURROUND THX DVD Audio

Special Considerations Equalization ‘EQ’ Zone ‘Z’ Presets Zone 1 (A) Zone 2 (B) Zone 1 Favorite Presets Zone 2 Favorite Presets Getting Processor Status

Advanced Features

Advanced

Zone 1 Setup (A) Zone 2 Setup (B) Power On Titles Control Outputs

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Setup Control Out 3

Setup Control Out 4 Security Options DSP Usage

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RS-232 Control Port

Factory Reset

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

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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

Manufactured under license f rom Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, ”Pro Logic”, “AC-3", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

Surround EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Used under authorization.

DTS

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

Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. U.S. patent numbers 5,043,970; 5,189,703; and/or 5,222,059. European patent number 0 323 830. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending. Lucasfilm and THX are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. Surround EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Used under authorization.

THX, Home THX Cinema, Lucasfilm THX, Re-Equalization, Timbre Matching, Adaptive Decorrelation and THX Ultra are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.

Accessories included:

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 processor from the AC outlet when plugging in or unplugging cables, when left unused for an extended period of time, moving the processor, 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 proces sor 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 processor is placed on a level surface. Protect the processor from impact. (Do not drop it!!!) Do not climb on top of the processor or place heavy objects on its top cover. The processor is equipped with raised feet to provide ventilation, reduce acoustic feedback, and provide protection

against scratching the surface the unit is resting on. We advise against removing or altering feet. Do not stack anything on top of the proc es sor ( proc es sor , s ourc e, etc .) Leave a minimum of 3” c learanc e f rom the

top of the processor to the next shelf (or component). The processor should be located away from heat sources such as heaters or amplifiers. Do not perform any internal modifications to the processor. Always connect the processor’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 processor’s power cord into an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices . Be careful if

using extension cords and ensure the total power used by all devices does not exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) of the extens ion cord. Exc ess ive loads m ay cause the ins ulation on the c ord to heat and pos sibly melt.

Mistaking processor or other components.

Damage can occur to your speak ers if the power rating of each individual driver is exceeded by the amplif iers connected to your processor. Ensure that all the drivers in your system are capable of handling not only the average power being delivered by the amplifiers, but also the peak power that is likely to be generated during strong passages. where you purchased them.

The processor should be serviced by qualified personnel when:

CONTROL OUTPUT

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

The processor is not functioning properly. Objects have entered the chassis. The processor was exposed to rain or other type of moisture. The processor 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 may damage your

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FEATURES

Your new processor is a versatile audio/video control center. The processor 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 processor’s features, we would like to take a moment to point out certain highlights.

THX Ultra Certified -

to correct for the tonal and spatial errors that occur during the translation from the movie theater environment into the home. In addition to the these correction processes, the unit has passed a rigorous series of Lucasfilm THX quality and performance tests which is your guarantee that this Home Theater product will give superb performance for years to come.

THX Surround EX -

Surround EX signals.

Two-zone operation

preamp internally for use with a second listening/viewing area - Zone 2 (B).

Internal Digitally Synthesized AM/FM Stereo tuner Analog inputs/outputs

set of 7.1 surround outputs.

Component Video

allows full pass through of HDTV signals and maintains full signal integrity.

Digital inputs/outputs

Control Outputs

projection screen or B & K amplifier.

IR inputs/outputs

system.

Gold Plated Connectors -

incorporates Lucasfilm Home THX Re-Equalization™, Timbre Matching™ and Adaptive Decorrelation™

incorporates further Home THX Cinema processing to allow for the precise decoding of Dolby Digital

- complete digital/analog preamp/processor for Zone 1 (A) plus an additional independent analog A/V

- store up to 40 AM or FM stations in A/V presets.

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

- two switchable inputs and one set of outputs assignable to any of the seven A/V inputs. Passive design

- six coaxial inputs and one coaxial output plus five optical inputs and one optical output.

- four 12 VDC @ 50 mA outputs for turning on amplifiers and controlling external systems such as a

- two IR inputs and up to four IR outputs let you integrate the processor with an infrared repeater control

better sound with minimum signal loss and degradation.

all

with stereo audio, composite video and S-video plus one

Plug and Play operation

automated functions to provide invisible and easy operation.

A/V presets

Customized input and A/V preset names

Front Panel Operation

Remote Control

of B&K and other brand user equipment.

RS-232 Control 96/24 bit A/D and D/A Conversion 96/24 bit processing

listening modes.

Selectable Bass Management Crossover Frequency and Slope

management to assure optimum performance from your speaker system.

Room Equalization

the best possible room response.

Upgradable

art today, state of the art tomorrow.

- 40 preset memories allow instant system configuration recall of user settings.

- 8 device universal remote control, 100% pre-programmed, 100% learning, provides easy and total control

- easy control and interface of your B&K product with other system controllers.

- modular design allows for future A/D, D/A, DSP, Digital Receiver, and IEEE 1394 enhancements. State of the

- automatically selects the optimum input, surround sound format, and performs a wide range of

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

- nearly all processor functions can be controlled directly from the front panel.

- Ultra High Resolution reproduction of musical details.

- 96/24 bit digital data and analog source material use 96 kHz, 24 bit DSP processing during all stereo

- allows system versatility for bass adjustments and

- a sweepable notch filter and variable equalization is available in the digital domain for use in achieving

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THE BASICS

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

Sources -

from its on-sc reen menu system. Typically you will want to connect a number of additional sources ( VCR, DVD player, etc.) to your processor. Your processor is designed to accommodate 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.

Analog vs. Digital Audio -

how they are delivered to your processor from the source. Analog signals exactly represent the sound you will hear through a continuously varying voltage. Audio and video cassettes are analog recordings and are normally delivered to your processor 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 norm ally connected to your processor through a coaxial or optical digital cable. There are several different bitstream formats available. The simplest form at is called Pulse Code Modulation (PCM). In PCM, the bitstream 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 more information into limited space. DTS squeezes 5.1 channels into the space normally required for two uncompressed channels, while Dolby Digital squeezes 5.1 channels into about ¼ the space required for two channels. Your processor automatically detects the bitstream currently being provided from the source and performs the requir ed decompression and s urround processing. If no digital signal is present your processor will automatically switch to analog processing.

your processor can directly provide audio from its built-in AM/FM tuner. It can also provide limited video

DTSDolby DigitalPCMAnalogSource Media

XAudio Cassette XVideo Cassette

XXXXLaser disc (LD) XXXCompact Disc (CD) XXXDigital Versatile Disc (DVD)

XXSatellite Broadcast

XXXXDigital Audio Tape (DAT) X (compressed)Digital Compact Cassette (DCC) X (compressed)Mini disc (MD)

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

All sounds that you hear from your speakers are analog. Digital s ignals are automatically converted to analog by your processor before being output to your the speakers.

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 sourc e to your processor. It is im possible for the process or to tell the difference between the desired signal and the added noise and distortion, so it reproduces both of them. The result is inc reased back ground noise and decreased dynamic range and f idelity. Digital signals are virtually immune to noise and distor tion. The processor can, therefor e, reproduce the signal with the greatest possible fidelity. We recommend you use digital signals wherever possible. Also Dolby Digital and DTS (see “Surround Formats” below) work only

Audio and 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 m ay get mono from any source - digital or analog. Sound will norm ally come from the

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

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

with digital signals.

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seven speaker channels, but your processor can produce m ono in one to seven channels (see “Audio Modes under Operation”). Since all modern sources are stereo, the mono information is usually replicated from both the left and right channels.

Stereo - Stereo contains two discrete, front left and right full range audio channels. This is the most

common f orm at f or mus ic and is als o used on m any movies. You may get stereo from any source - digital or analog. Sound will normally come f rom the seven speaker channels, but your processor can produc e stereo in one (mono) to seven channels (see “Audio Modes under Operation”).

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, lim ited range surr ound channel is encoded on the two s tereo channels in a proces s called matrixing. T he surround channel inform ation is encoded in positive polarity on the left channel and in negative polarity on the right channel. The Dolby Processor can detect this encoding (left minus right) and send that information to the surround channels. Dolby Pro Logic adds additional processing to produce a full range center channel by extracting the mono inf ormation from the left and right channel. This is the most common format for all but the most recent movies. Music sources are occasionally encoded in Dolby Surround. However, many people prefer to use Pro Logic processing on all of their stereo sources. The c enter channel extraction process often yields improved stereo imaging, es pecially when you are sitting away from the “sweet spot” at center of the listening area. The surround channel processing often lends a pleasing ambiance even to m ater ial that is not encoded in Dolby Surround. Dolby Pro Logic is fully compatible with stereo and you may get it from any source - digital or analog. Sound will normally come from all seven speakers in your system, but your processor can produce sound in one (mono) to seven channels (see “Audio Modes under Operation”).

Dolby Digital - Dolby Digital contains up to five discrete, full range audio channels plus an additional Low

Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. T he LFE channel contains only low frequency information f or enhanced sound effects in movies . This combination of five discrete c hannels plus a LFE channel is of ten ref err ed to as 5.1 channels. Dolby Digital is a digital form at only. It m us t be deliver ed to your proces s or over a c oax ial or optical digital cable. As of the writing of this manual, Dolby Digital is commerc ially available on DVD and Satellite (Also see DATs if you have the recording equipment. You can’t direc tly record Dolby Digital onto mini disc or digital compact cassette since these devices add their own compression which is incompatible with the Dolby Digital compression. Not all Dolby Digital recordings will include all five channels, and, in fact, it is common on DVDs to have two channel Dolby Digital with or without Pro Logic processing. Sound will normally come from all seven speakers in your system, but your processor can produce sound in one (mono) to seven channels (see “Audio Modes under Operation”).

Dolby Digital RF

below). It is also possible to create your own Dolby Digital CDs and

Dolby Digital RF - Dolby Digital RF is identical to normal Dolby Digital except that it uses a special RF

encoding scheme to put the bitstream on Laser discs without replacing the normal stereo (or Dolby Surround) PCM bitstream that is norm ally available from laser disc. In order to use Dolby Digital RF laser discs you must have a B&K DT-1 RF demodulator or sim ilar product f rom another m anuf acturer. For best results with your processors Plug and Play capability we recommend the B&K DT-1.

Dolby Digital Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX is a new movie sound track that greatly

enhances the sense of spatial and positioning of the s ur round c hannel s ound. This system was developed jointly by Lucasfilm THX and Dolby Laboratories, using Lucas film ’s idea of improving spatial expres sion and achieving a 360 degree sound positioning with Dolby Laboratories’ matrix encoding technology. The surround back channel is matrix-encoded and inserted into both Dolby Digital SL (surround lef t) and Dolby Digital SR (surround right) channels. Upon playback, the signals may be decoded by a high precision digital matrix decoder within the Dolby Digital decoder into SL, SR and SB channels.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems) - DTS is similar to Dolby Digital in that it provides 5.1 discrete audio

channels. However, it uses m ore digital data to encode the information and may provide greater fidelity than Dolby Digital. DTS is a digital format only. It mus t be delivered to your processor over a coaxial or optical digital cable. No RF demodulator is required for DTS laser discs since the DTS bitstream replaces the normal PCM bitstream. Like Dolby Digital,

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you can create your own DTS DATs or CDs but not mini disc or digital compact cas sette. As with Dolby Digital, sound will normally come from all seven s peak ers in your system, but your processor can produc e sound in one (mono) to seven channels (see “Audio Modes under Operation”).

DVD Audio (also referred to as MLP) - Meridian Lossless Pack ing ( MLP) is a los s less c oding s ystem f or

high-quality linear PCM audio. For DVD-Audio MLP perform s lossless c om press ion of up to 6 c hannels of up to 24-bit material sam pled at rates between 44.1kHz and 192k Hz. Lossless coding does not alter the final signal, it ‘packs’ the audio data into a smaller rate and space. Currently, DVD Audio can only be delivered to your processor via the analog 5.1 input. Sound will normally come f rom all seven speak ers in your system, but your processor can produce sound in one (mono) to seven channels ( see “Audio Modes under Operation”).

Home THX Cinema Processing - THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by

the world-renowned film production company, Lucasfilm Ltd. THX grew from George Lucas’ personal desire to mak e your experience of the film soundtr ack , in both m ovie and in your home theater, as f aithful as possible to whatever the director intended.

Movie soundtracks are mixed in special movie theaters called dubbing stages and are designed to be played back in movie theaters using similar equipm ent and conditions. The soundtrack c reated for movie theaters is then directly put onto reproducible media, DVD, VHS tape Laser disc, etc... With no changes to account for playback in a smaller home theater environment.

THX engineers developed patented technologies to accurately translate the sound from the m ovie theater environment into the home, correcting for the tonal and spatial errors that occur. While Home THX Cinema mode is active, T HX proces s ing is added after the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. Sound will normally come from all seven speaker s in your system, but your processor can produce sound in one (mono) to seven channels (see “Mode Operation”).

Re-Equalization™ - restores the correct tonal balanc e for watching a movie soundtrack in a small hom e theater.

Timbre Matching™ - filters the information going to the surround speakers so that they more closely match the tonal characteristics of the sound coming from the front speakers. This ensures seamless panning from the front to surround speakers.

Adaptive Decorrelation™ - slightly changes one surround channel’s time and phase relationship with respect to the other surround channel. This expands the listening position and creates a more spatial sense using only two speakers.

THX Surround EX – Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint developm ent of Dolby Laboratories and the TH X division of Lucasfilm Ltd.

In a movie theater, film soundtr acks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to reproduce an extra channel which has been added during the mixing of the program. This channel, called Surround Back, places sounds behind the listener in addition to the currently available front left, front center, f ront right, surround right, surround left and subwoofer channels. This additional channel provides the opportunity for more detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth, spacious ambiance and sound localization than ever before.

When releas ed to the home c onsum er m ark et, m ovies that were created us ing the Dolby Digital Surround EX technology, may have a note to that effect on the packaging. A list of movies created using this technology can be found on the Dolby web site at http://www.dolby.com.

Only receiver and controller products bear ing the THX Surround EX logo, when in the THX Sur round EX mode, faithfully reproduce this new technology in the home.

This product m ay also engage the “THX Sur round EX” m ode during the playback of 5.1 channel m aterial

not

that is Back channel will be program dependent and may or may not be very pleasing depending on the particular soundtrack and the tastes of the individual listener.

Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded. In such case the inf ormation delivered to the Surround

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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 surround speak ers at all. In order to handle any possible combination of large, small, or m issing speak ers, a hom e theater system must contain good bass m anagement, a concept often missing from two-piece systems where the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder is separate from the preamp. Your processor contains a c omplete bass management system. You can use as few as two large fr ont left and right speakers or two sm all left and right speakers plus a subwoofer or as m any as seven full range speakers 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, surr ound, or LFE bass to large front speakers if no s ubwoofer is available. W hen center or surround s peakers are not used at all, the missing channel is sent (“down mixed”) to the front speakers.

Preamp - A preamp typically includes the capability to select from a num ber of s ources, adj ust volum e levels and

route the data to an amplifier. Your processor 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 includes a high quality processor capable of decoding the surround formats described above.

Zone - A zone is usually a room that has speak ers ins talled in it. Your proces sor includes a full pr eam p/proces sor

for Zone 1 (A) plus an additional analog stereo pr eam p for Zone 2 (B) . This allows, for ex am ple, 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.

Speakers - A surround sound system use to typically use 5 speakers loc ated left front, center front, right f ront,

right surround, and left surr ound plus a subwoofer located anywhere in the room. W ith the new developm ents in surround technology from companies such as Dolby Laboratories, DTS, and Lucasfilm, it is now possible to improve spatial expres sions with an additional channel of inf ormation for use with a 6th and/or 7th s urround back speaker. Although best results are achieved using seven large speakers plus a subwoofer, this is not always practical. Excellent results can be achieved us ing sm all and/or fewer speak ers, as long as you go through the set up procedures described later in the manual. Your processor includes the capability of reproducing up to 6.1 channels of surround information.

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

combines the luminance (brightness or black-and-white) and chrominance (color) information onto a single conductor. These signals m ust be separated again for display resulting in som e degradation of the video quality. S-video is a newer standard that uses separate conductors for the lum inance ( Y) and chrom inanc e (C) inf or mation resulting in better video quality. Component video is the newest form of video introduced with DVD. This video format uses separate conductors for luminance (Y), red - luminance ( R - Y), and blue - lum inance (B - Y). Using these signals a component video capable monitor allows for even better and higher resolution video quality. Your processor is capable of s witching com posite, S- video and com ponent signals, but it c annot convert between video types. In addition, your processor is capable of switching between two pairs of component video inputs.

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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 processor must be on and in HEADPHONE Mode for proper headphone operation.

2. Front panel buttons

SLEEP

PRESET

ENTER

SAVE

DOWN UP

SOURCE

MODE

3. Main power switch

- Removes all power to the processor. Norm al operation of the processor requires the

Puts the receiver in standby (low power) 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.

Pressing SAVE followed by ENTER saves a favorite preset.

Step through menus, sources, or audio modes.

Steps through the audio / video sources.

Steps through the audio modes.

Enter / exit menu system

power switch to remain on. Use the Sleep button f or daily on and off of the proces sor. It places the unit in standby mode that allows turning back on with the remote control. Turn the pr ocess or off with the main power switch when not using the processor for an extended period of time.

4. Volume control

- For controlling system volume. Turn ing the encoder-type volume control cloc kwise increas es the volume level, countercloc kwise decreases the volume level. The volume knob is also used to change other processor settings. See THE MENU SYSTEM and OPERATION

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5. Status indicators - Displays current status of the processors audio processor. Indicators have been supplied to show when the DSP is decoding Dolby Digital ‘ Digital’, Dolby Pro Logic ‘ Pro Logic’, or DTS audio. There is an indicator to show the input to the S/PDIF digital receiver is 96k Hz 24 bit data ‘96/24’ or an analog input that is being sampled using 96kHz/24bits. Finally, there is an indicator to show processed audio is sourced from the selected analog input ‘Analog’. See MODE OPERATION

6. Display - The processor display is a 16 character alphanum eric fluorescent dis play. Displays current status of processor and any changes being performed.

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REAR PANEL

The processor’s back panel is organized into groups of inputs and outputs f or audio and video as shown below.

See back of this manual for an enlarged view.

1. AC input receptacle

2. AC Line Voltage -

3. IEEE 1394 input (optional) -

4. Control outs

5. IR in

processor. This m ethod of control is useful when the front IR receptor is bloc ked (for ex ample, by a cabinet door) or to control the processor from another room. This input is typically used in place of an emitter attached to the front panel.

6. RS-232 input -

7. Serial number -

8. DVD Audio inputs

9. Surround outputs

10. Antenna inputs -

11. Component Video outputs

- Accepts input from external IR receptor s . Connect an IR repeater (“home run”) to IR IN for controlling the

Red RCA jacks White RCA jacks Gray RCA jacks

Red RCA jack Green RCA jack Blue RCA jack

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

- For attaching the supplied AC power cord to the processor.

Indicates the proper voltage and frequency needed to operate your processor.

For future interface applications.

Computer interface applications.

The serial number of your unit is located on bottom of unit

- Connections for a DVD audio or other 5.1 source device.

- right front and surround audio inputs

- left front and surround audio inputs

- center and sub audio inputs

- Variable level outputs for driving external power amplifiers or powered speakers. Connections for the AM and FM antennas.

- Switched output connections for your component video monitor.

- typically connect to the red input on a component video monitor

- typically connect to the green input on a component video monitor

- typically connect to the blue input on a component video monitor

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12. Component Video inputs - Switched input connections for two component video devices.

Red RCA jack Green RCA jack Blue RCA jack

13. Line inputs - Connections from your audio/video sources.

Red RCA jacks

- right analog audio

White RCA jacks Yellow RCA jacks 4 pin din jacks

14. Line level outputs - Fixed level outputs to an audio or video recorder.

15. Zone 2 (B) outputs - Variable level outputs to your video monitors and external amplifiers.

16. Zone 1 (A) outputs - Variable level outputs to your video monitors.

17. Optical Digital inputs - Optical digital inputs are used to c onnect digital audio signals f rom your source to the

processor. The incoming signal may be PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS.

18. Optical Digital output - Zone 1 (A) optical output to carry digital information from the select ed digital input of the processor out to digital recorders, personal computers, etc.

19. Coax Digital inputs - Coax digital inputs are used to connect digital audio signals from your source to the processor. The incoming signal may be PCM, Dolby Digital (AC-3) or DTS.

20. Coax Digital output - Independent Zone 1 (A), and Zone 2 (B), coax outputs to carry digital information fr om the selected digital input of the processor out to digital recorders, personal computers, etc.

21. AC fuse holder - Holds the AC Line fuse. Replace only with same type and value.

- typically connect to the red output of a component video source

- typically connect to the green output of a component video source

- typically connect to the blue output of a component video source

- left analog audio

- composite video

- S-video

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MAKING THE CONNECTION

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

What source components do I want to connect to my processor? (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 proces sor. Good preplanning equals great sound. Keep these recommendations in mind:

List all components in your system and indicate which jacks of the processor each component will be connected to. Your processor has seven sets of inputs. It is convenient to c onnect 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 processor. In most cas es 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 nam e that will appear on your processor’s front panel and on-screen display (see SYSTEM SETUP - INPUTS)

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 dec ide which ones are right for 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 reception, m ake sure the antenna is at least s everal feet away from the process or 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 processor. 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. Component video input and output connectors are identified by Red/Green/Blue. Composite video input and output connectors ar e identified by yellow. Coaxial digital inputs are identified by orange. The surround outputs are identified by Red/White/Grey.

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AUDIO / VIDEO CONNECTIONS

Connecting your analog sources to your processor Audio / Video source -

connecting a DVD/VLD player to the processor’s analog inputs. Use the same instructions for connecting to other audio / video sources such as a television, satellite receiver, cable box, etc. See Connecting Video for use with other than com posite and S-video (Omit the video connections f or an audio-only component such as a CD player)

DVD

Attach one end of the audio interconnect cable to the left audio output on the DVD/VLD player, then attach the other end to the

S-Video input from DVD output

left (white) DVD/VLD audio input on the processor. Repeat for the right (red) audio connection. Attach one end of the composite video interconnect cable to the video out on the DVD/VLD player, then attach the other end to the yellow video input on the processor labeled DVD/VLD. Repeat for the S-video connections if you are using S-video.

Composite video input from DVD output

Left audio input from DVD output

Right audio input from DVD output

LINE INPUTS

S-Video output 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 processor’s

Attach one end of the composite video

ZONE OUTPUTS. Repeat for the S-video connections if you are using S-video. Dual zone operation requires connections be made to (ZA) for Zone 1, and (ZB) for Zone 2.

S BACK

VCR or audio recorder -

connect a VCR to V1 . Use the same

instructions for c onnecting to the V2 and T APE 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

Left audio output to VCR input

Right audio output to VCR input

LINE OUTPUTS

S-Video input from VCR output

Composite video input from VCR output

Left audio input from VCR output

Right 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 processor. Repeat for the right (red) audio connection. Attach one end of the composite video interc onnect cable to the composite video output on the VCR, then attach the other end to the yellow video input on the processor 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 processor. Repeat for the right (red) audio connection. Attach one end of the composite video interconnect cable to the composite video input on the VCR, then attach the other end to the yellow video output on the processor labeled V1. Repeat for the S-video connections if you are using S-video.

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Component Video - in addition to S-video and composite video s witching, your processor provides two sets of

component video inputs for DVD and TV/DBS type inputs, and one set of component video outputs. Your processors component video connection are passive to minimize the possibility of video format compatibility issues. Use the same instructions to connect a second (TV/DBS) component video device.

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1

Component video input to DVD red output

Component video input to DVD

reen output

Component video input to DVD blue output

OUT

Component video output to the video monitor's red input

Component video output to the video monitor's

Component video output to the video monitor's blue input

IN 2

Component video input to V1 red output

Component video input to V1

reen output

Component video input to V1 blue output

reen input

Attach one end of a video interconnect cable to the red video output on the DVD, then attach the other end to the red component video input (IN 1) c onnector on the processor. Repeat f or (green) and (blue) video connections. Repeat for the other (TV/DBS) com ponent sour ce device us ing com ponent video input ( IN 2). Attach one end of a video interconnect cable to the red component video output (OUT ) on the processor , then attach the other end to the red video input on the video monitor. Repeat for (green) and (blue) video connections.

DVD Audio - connect a DVD Audio or other 5.1 surround format device, to the processor’s DVD Audio input.

DVD AUDIO IN

SUB CENTER

Connect to the DVD audio player Subwoofer output

Connect to the DVD audio player Left Surround output

Connect to the DVD audio player Ri

ht Surround output

SURR

FRONT

Connect to the DVD audio player Center output

Connect to the DVD audio player Left Front output

Connect to the DVD audio player Ri

ht Front output

Attach one end of an audio interconnec t cable to the center output on the DVD Audio s ource device, then attach the other end to the FRONT center (gray) DVD Audio input on the processor. Repeat for the front lef t (white) and front right (red) audio connec tion. Attach one end of an audio interconnect cable to the sub output on the DVD Audio source device, then attach the other end to the SURR subwoofer (gray) DVD Audio input on the processor. Repeat for the surround left (white) and surround right (red) audio connection.

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DIGITAL CONNECTIONS

Connect digital inputs (DVD, VLD, etc.) to the processor. You will need either coaxial or optic al digital inputs to play Dolby Digital (AC-3) or DTS surround sound processing. Digital connections are also recommended for PCM sources. If your source has both optical and coaxial outputs connect only one.

ZA OUT

COAX DIGITAL

TV V2 V1

Coaxial digital inputs

- standard RCA type

connectors. Attach one end of your digital coaxial

ZB OUT

SAT DVDCD

Coax digital input from DVD output

cable to your source coaxial digital out and the other end to the appropriate processor coaxial digital (orange) input.

Optical digital inputs -

First, remove the cap on the optical digital input. Save the cap. Attach one end of your digital optical cable to your source and

OPTICAL DIGITAL

V2DVDCDSAT

Optical digital output from source

the other end to the appropriate digital input on the back of the processor.

Dolby Digital

COAX DIGITAL

TV V2 V1

DT-1

Connecting A Laser disc Player -

(AC-3) laser discs use a special technique called AC-3 RF to encode the Dolby Digital bitstream. If the laser disc 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

MAIN

OUTPUT

COAX INPUT

AC-3 RF

optical outputs. Do not connect the AC3-RF output directly to your processor. The AC-3 RF bitstream

INPUT

must first be converted to a normal (non-RF) Dolby

SAT DVDCD

Digital type signal. It is recommended that a B&K DT-1 be used to convert and select between the

Coax digital input

from VLD output

AC-3 RF input

from VLD output

Laser’s AC-3 RF and PCM/DTS signals. T he 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 laser disc’s AC3-RF output to the DT-1’s AC- 3 RF input. Connect either the laser dis c 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 coaxial output to the desired coaxial digital input on your processor.

Digital Outputs -

Separate and independent coax digital outputs are available for Zone 1 (A) and Zone 2 (B). Connect to a digital recorder (CD-R, mini disc, DAT, personal computer,

OUT V1

OPTICAL DIGITAL

V2DVDCDSAT

ZA OUT

Zone 1 (A) Coax digital output to di

ital recorder

COAX DIGITAL

TV V2 V1

etc.) These signals ar e the same as the incoming digital signal from the selected source on each zone. If your digital recorder has both optical and coaxial inputs you need only connect one.

Zone 1 (A) Optical digital output

ital recorder

to di

ZB OUT

SAT DVDCD

Zone 2 (B) Coax di to di

ital recorder

ital output

Zone 1 (A) selected digital input is converted to both coaxial and optical. You may connect one digital recorder to the optical output and another recorder to the coaxial. Zone 2 (B) digital output is coax.

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SURROUND OUTPUTS

Your processor has multiple surround outputs for use with external amplifier(s) or powered speakers. The Reference 30 processor allows THX Surr ound EX compatibility via it’s two Surround Back ‘S BACK’ processor outputs.

Here is a typical processor surround output setup

Connect to the Subwoofer 'SW' power amplifier input

Connect to the Surround Left 'Sl' power amplifier input

Connect to the Surround Right 'Sr' power amplifier input

Connect to the Surround Back Left 'Sbl' power amplifier input

Connect to the Surround Back Right 'Sbr' power amplifier input

Subwoofer Output -

Connect an RCA cable from the proc essor’s SW output (part of the s urround outputs). If

ZA AUDIO OUT

SUB CENTER

SURR

FRONT

S BACK

Connect to the Center power amplifier input

Connect to the Left Front power amplifier input

Connect to the Right Front power amplifier input

Connect to Zone 1 (A) composite video monitor input

your subwoofer does not contain its own amplifier you will need to purchase an external B&K or other power amplifier. Connect the proces sor’s SW output to the audio input of the external amplifier. Connec t the external amplifier’s speaker output to your subwoofer.

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SURROUND SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

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

FRONT

LEFT

 

SURROUND LEFT SURROUND RIGHT

PLUS

MINUS

PLUS

MINUS

 

CENTER

MINUS

 

SURROUND BACK

PLUS

MINUS

CENTER

LEFT

PLUS

SURROUND BACK

RIGHT

PLUS

MINUS

FRONT

RIGHT

 

FRONT LEFT FRONT RIGHT

PLUS

MINUS

PLUS

MINUS

 

SURROUND

LEFT

Sbl

 

SURROUND

BACK LEFT

Sbr

 

SURROUND

RIGHT

SURROUND

BACK RIGHT

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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 processor using a

3.5 mm control output to amplifier, etc.

3.5 mm IR in from remote repeater

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

The Control outputs are program mable for each source in your system (see “Advanced Setup”). However, the processor provides the following factory preprogrammed setup that should serve for most standard system applications.

Control 1

- HEADPHONE - On (+12 VDC) when Zone 1 (A) is on and not in Headphone mode, of f when Zone 1 (A) is off or in Headphone Mode. This mode may be used for controlling external amplifiers or powered subwoofers in Zone 1 (A).

Control 2

- Zone 2 (B). On (+12 VDC) when Zone 2 (B) is on, off (0 VDC) when Zone 2 (B) is off. This mode is

used for controlling external amplifiers, projection screens, etc. in Zone 2 (B).

Control 3

- Z1 + Z2. On (+12 VDC) when Zone 1 ( A), Zone 2 (B), or both zones are turned on. O ff (0 VDC) when

both zones are off.

Control 4

-REMOTE. It will repeat a received 38 k H z modulated IR s ignal. The processor will transmit r ec eived 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 processor’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 processor 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 processor using a mono 3.5 m m jack shown above. The plug must be wired as tip (+) and the long barrel section (-). T he 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 processor, how can I hook them up?

Your processor provides 5 identical sets of inputs - V1, V2, DVD, CD, and SAT. Each of thes e 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 processor, but since all the inputs are identical, you can connect any compatible source to any set of inputs. For ex ample, you can connect a DAT player to V1 instead of a VCR. You can program your processor to display any 5 character name for any input (see System Setup - Inputs).

The sixth input, TV, is identical to the other s except that there is no optical digital. You can also connect portables to any other coaxial digital input using adapters or special c ables. If you have a source with only optical digital output don’t connect it to TV.

The seventh input, TAPE, has analog audio, com posite video and S-video, but has no digital inputs. It is primarily intended for analog recorders s uch as VCRs or cassette decks. If you have a three-head cassette or reel-to-reel tape deck you will prefer the TAPE input s ince 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 (B) . If you don’t use Zone 2 (B) you can use V2 as a second independent analog tape monitor loop. V1 includes a line level output but does not provide 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.

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 laser discs.

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

No, this is required only for Dolby Digital laser discs.

Do I need to connect both analog and digital audio from my DVD player (or other digital audio source) to the processor?

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

1. I do not use Zone 2 (B). (Zone 2 (B) is analog only - if you use Zone 2 (B) you must c onnec t both lef t and right

analog to hear audio.)

2. I do not own any old laser discs. (Early laser discs contained only analog audio tracks - you must connect both

left and right analog audio to play these back.)

3. 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 connec t both lef t and r ight analog audio - the tape m onitor 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 9, the LtRt mode. If that source is digital, the converted digital-to- analog will appear at the tape and V1 outputs. V2 out, lik e Z one 2 ( B) out, is analog only. (See also Operation - Zone 1 Operation - Mode.)

I want to make direct digital recordings from my CD player (or other digital source) on my CD Recorder, DAT (or other digital recorder). Can my processor make this connection for me?

Yes, your processor’s digital outputs act much lik e the analog tape outputs. W hen you select a source, if that source has a digital connection to your processor, then that digital signal will appear on the processor’s coaxial and optical digital outputs. Simply connect all of your sources digital outputs to your processors digital inputs. You can then connect up to three digital recorder inputs to your processor’s three digital outputs.

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My laser disc 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 processor will convert optical to c oaxial and coaxial to optic al. T he c urrently selected digital input (optical or

coaxial) will appear at both of the processor’s digital outputs (optical and coaxial).

Do I need to connect both analog and digital audio from my processor 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 processor does not provide digital outputs f or non-digital inputs. If you wish make a digital recording from an analog-only source you must also connect analog from your processor (Tape or V1 out) to your recorder.

Can I connect a phonograph directly to my processor?

No, you will need a separate outboard phono preamplifier. The output of the phono preamp can then be connected to any analog input on your processor. We recom mend our Phono 10 phono preamp. In addition to it’s superb analog audio processing, it has an option for S/PDIF coax output. Talk to the dealer where you purchased your processor.

Do I need to connect both S-video and composite video to my processor?

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 com posite 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 processor will not convert S-video to compos ite or composite to S-video. If your monitors and VCRs accept only composite video then ther e is no point in c onnec ting S-video from other sourc es . If you use mixed S-video and com posite sourc es you must connec t both You will need to 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 m onitors are capable of automatic switching between S-video and com posite. Your processor must be setup properly in order to work with auto switching monitors - refer Setup Displays.

S-video and composite to your monitors and VCRs.

To assist you, the processor’s on-screen display will tell you what video is currently selected whenever you change sources or hit the SEL (rem ote) or ENTER ( remote or front panel) key, but it cannot switch your monitor or VCR input for you.

If you are watching S-video, but the source is composite video only, you will see “Switch Monitor to Composite” on your Monitor. If you are watching Composite video but your source is S-video only , you will see “Switch Monitor to S-video” on your monitor

manual monitors.

. These displays appear only if your processor is setup f or

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

Yes, but you must connect both S-video and composite f rom all of your sources - your processor 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 com m on to have an S-video monitor and a compos ite VCR. Connect the m onitor to the Zone 1 (A) S-video and composite outputs 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 f eedback, 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 (B) works the same for Zone 2 (B) OUT and V2 OUT with feedback prevention on V2.

Things get a bit more com plicated for the Zone 1 (A) output because it contains your processor’s internal on-screen display system. You must be sure that you tell your processor if you have a monitor which can automatically switch between S-video and composite outputs, or one which must be manually switched (see Setup Displays)

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SETUP

For best results, perf orm the following set up procedure when you initially install your processor and anytime you change or add sources, speakers, etc. or when you rearrange your listening area

THE MENU SYSTEM

Setup of your processor will require you to navigate through the menu system. W e recommend that you use a video monitor connected to the Zone 1 (A) output along with the remote c ontrol provided with your processor. It is also possible to set up your processor from the f ront panel. Do not leave your video monitor on with the processor in the menu system for long periods of time. This can res ult in permanently burning the menu display into your monitor’s screen. This would take several hours so there is no danger of it happening during normal setup procedures. The following are general instructions for using the menu 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 processor settings. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS to move to the desired menu line. Pressing the LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS will change the setting. There ar e no LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS on the front panel. While in the menu system, the VOLUME KNOB acts as the LEF T/RIGHT ARRO W S. This means that you will not be able to adjust the volume from the front panel while in the menu system . The remote control volum e will work in mos t menus.

TEXT EDITING

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

EXIT (remote only) UNIVERSAL REMOTE

controls the selected device. To r eturn c ontr ol to your processor , you must pres s B&K or AUDIO .

that your remote is set to B&K or (AUDIO) before attempting to control your processor. B&K or (AUDIO) will be displayed in the remote’s LCD window.

- 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

From the remote control you may instantly EXIT the menu system.

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

ALWAYS check

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SYSTEM SETUP

You should always perform System Setup after fir st installing your processor and af ter adding/changing speak ers or sources or rearranging your listening area. Check that the remote is in B&K mode.

ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote B&K or POWER1 MENU2



(PAUSE) or (STOP)

SEL or ENTER4

MAIN MENU 1 Zone 1 Operation 2 Zone 2 Operation 3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets 4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets

5 System Setup

5 System Setup 6 Memory Backup/Restore

next item SEL select MENU exit menu system



(PAUSE) or



SEL or ENTER2

(STOP)

SLEEP

∠ MENU ∧

(UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

↵

(ENTER)

∧

(UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

↵

(ENTER)

turn on processor

activate menu system

move to System Setup

activate SETUP SYSTEM

SETUP SYSTEM

1 Speakers

1 Speakers 2 Displays 3 Inputs 4 Presets

next item SEL select MENU main menu

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote move to Speakers activate SETUP SPEAKERS

Speakers

The speakers m enu lets you tell your processor how many speakers you have in your system, the relative size of the speakers, and their location in the room. T his is the most important setup procedure you will perform. The processor comes from the factory setup for 7 small speakers and a subwoofer. If this does not match your speakers then audio inf ormation will be lost. For exam ple, if you do not currently have a center channel speak er and you do not perform this s etup procedure, the center channel inform ation will be lost. If you perform this setup correctly, the processor will know that you have no center channel speaker and send this inform ation to your front left and right speakers (along with the normal front left and right information) so no audio information is lost.

Speaker Size

Speaker size generally refers to the size of your speakers. Audio material, particularly Dolby Digital and DTS movies, often contain lar ge amounts of bass. If this bass infor mation is sent to sm all speakers that are incapable of reproducing so muc h bass, then the bass infor mation will be lost or distorted. MANY SMALL SPEAKERS MAY BE DAMAGED BY TOO MUCH BASS. By telling your processor the size of your speakers, it will be able to intelligently route the bass to speakers that can reproduce it correc tly. Typically, all bookshelf or satellite speak ers are considered sm all. Smaller floor standing speakers with single woofers 8” or less should also be cons idered small. Floor standing s peakers with 10” or larger woofers or m ultiple smaller woofers may be consider ed large. These are general guidelines only - if you are unsure consult your speaker manufacturer or check with the dealer if they are unsure. If you have all small speakers we str ongly recommend use of a subwoofer. If your front lef t and right speakers (or m ore) are large then you may not require a subwoofer, but you may still get better results using a subwoofer, especially with Dolby Digital and DTS movies. All THX cer tified speakers are small, regardless of their physical size, and should be used in audio systems along with a subwoofer.

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Setup your subwoofer ‘SW’ - In the table above, you have the flexibility to choose how bass information is distributed to your speakers only if you have large speakers and a subwoofer as part of your home theater speaker system. For exam ple, selecting the "Front Large” and "Subwoofer Yes THX" options, bass f rom the fr ont left and front right c hannels will go ONLY to the front left and f ront right speakers. Bass going to the subwoofer will only come from the LFE channel and any channels with speakers that you have designated as "Small". This selection is preferred by THX. However, selec ting the "Front Large” and “Subwoofer Ultra" options , you will send the bass from the f ront left and right channels to the f ront left, right AND subwoofer speak ers sim ultaneously. To decide which setting is best for your room, once you have positioned all of your speakers, choos e the option which gives you the most solid sounding bass.

* Note: when the subwoofer is set to None, bass is r edirec ted to r emaining large speakers. When no speaker s ar e set to Large, and the subwoofer is set to None, bass information is lost.

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Note: The subwoofer setting affects the routing of front, center, and surround bass information as shown previously. This table shows the effect of the subwoofer setting with large speakers.

Speaker Location

Ideally your speakers will be the same distance away from your listening area. However, physical limitations usually require placing the speaker in other than optimum locations. Your processor contains a means to electronically move each speak ers loca tion. This allows f or superior reproduction of the directional cues available during the playback of movie or music. Measure the distance in feet to your speakers and set each speaker location setting to this distance. Your proces sor will electronically “move” each speaker to m aintain correct time alignment with the listening position. You may also change the units to meters, if you prefer.

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Speaker Levels

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Speaker level calibration allows you to equalize the volume levels of each s peaker to m ake up for dif ferences in speaker characteris tics and distances from the listener to the speaker s. For best results it is important that you perform this calibr ation when you initially install your processor, whenever you change speakers, and whenever you rearrange your listening area. The following adjustment must be done for proper room calibration to THX reference level. Sit or plac e the SPL (Sound Pressure Level) meter in your norm al listening spot. Check that you are in SETUP SPEAKERS and that your remote is in B&K mode. Note that if you have turned a speaker OFF in the SPEAKER SIZE SETUP menu then you will not be able to select that speaker in the SETUP SPEAKER LEVELS menu. Set the SPL meter to use 75 dB SPL, C W eighting and SLOW response. Adjust each speak ers level up or down to achieve the desired THX reference level of 75 dB SPL.

Note: if you must do this adjustment with out the aid of an SPL meter, you may do it by ear and adjust each speaker for equal volume. You may wish to go through the speakers several times to get a reasonable result.

Also note that the VOLUME on the remote will not function in this menu.

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Usually these settings may be left set to the fac tory defaults. However, your processor allows ‘fine tuning’ of the system parameters most useful in setting up a high end audio system.

Set the high and low pass filters’ crossover frequency -

This sets the frequency at which bass tones are removed from the small main speak ers and sent to the subwoofer. If you use very small main speakers you may wish to raise the crossover above 80 Hz. You may get better results with fairly large speakers by setting them to small and using a low crossover frequency so only the lowest tones are sent to the subwoofer. THX certified speakers are specifically designed for use with an 80 Hz crossover setting.

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Set the high pass filters slope - A crossover doesn’t simply send all content above 81 Hz to the main speak ers and all content below 79 Hz to the sub. Instead there is a gradual transition. The crossover point is the fr equency at which the amount of inf ormation in the sub and m ain speaker is equal. The cr ossover slope determines how gradual or abrupt this transition occ urs. More gr adual slopes gener ally result in a sm oother trans ition fr om m ain to sub. However, gradual transitions can cause distortion in s mall main speak ers because too m uch bass is sent to them. Gradual transitions with higher cr oss over settings c an als o caus e the per ceived location of a sound to move from the correc t main s peaker to the s ub’s location. TH X speak ers ar e specific ally designed to use a 24 dB slope for the subwoofer and a 12 dB slope for the main speakers.

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Set the peak limiter - The peak lim iter is designed to limit the max imum level of bass inform ation. W hen set to

0.0 dB (default) the limiter is disabled. If your system is being used with a subwoofer not incorporating it’s own limiter or have no subwoofer, then the peak limiter may need to be set to allow proper operation.

Warning - the peak limiter test tone may result in extremely high volume levels

Peak limiter level c alibration allows you to set the m aximum obtainable volume sent to the speakers reproducing bass information. For best results it is important that you perform this calibration when you initially install your processor, or whenever you change speaker s. You set this parameter by ear using the test tone supplied when entering the peak limiter. Sit in your normal listening spot. Check that you are in SETUP CROSSOVERS + LFE and that your remote is in B&K mode. Moving to Peak Lim iter and pressing SEL or ENT ER activates a noise tes t tone which will aid in adjusting the level to the point at which the bass speakers sound like they are having difficulty reproducing the test tone. Onc e this level is achieved, reduce the adjustment 1 dB and pres s the SEL button on the remote to save the peak limit setting. If the level is inc reased all the way to 0 dB with no perceived distortion, then just leave the setting at 0 dB. If the correct values is known, the peak limiter may be set without the use of the test tone.

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SETUP CROSSOVERS + LFE 1 Crossover 80.0 Hz THX

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Set DTS LFE (.1) channel mode preference - Usually this will be set to Movie (default). However, s ome DTS music mater ial is mixed for a reduced LFE setting and may sound more natural with this set to Music. Note that this affects only the separate LFE (.1) c hannel available on DT S m aterial and has no eff ect on the r eproduction of normal bass from the front, center, or surround channels.

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Room Equalization

Usually these settings may be left set to the factory defaults. However, theses settings allow you to correct or reduce the various tonal errors that occur during reproduction of audio in a home theater.

The room equalization menu allows for two types of adjustments.

1) A notch filter that allows you to ‘Notch’ or reduce the accentuated bass created in a room with multiple speakers (

available during THX listening mode

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2) Variable bass and treble controls (

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‘Variable EQ’ setting that best suits your listening room needs.

SETUP SPEAKERS 1 Speaker Size 2 Speaker Location 3 Speaker Levels 4 Crossovers + LFE

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move to Room Equalization activate SETUP EQUALIZATION

as an aid in determining the most off ensive frequency to notch. Usually this test tone generator will be used with the aid of an SPL meter in a similar fashion as that des cribed in Setup Speaker Levels. The tone generator may also be used to show up any mechanical r oom vibrations that s hould be reduced or elim inated. W hile active, the generator has adjustable frequency and three selectable output levels.

SETUP ROOM EQUALIZATION Test Tone 100.0 Hz Off Notch 100.0 Hz 0.0 dB Notch Width 97.6 - 102.4 Hz Bass 100.0 Hz 0.0 dB Treble 10.0 kHz 0.0 dB

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SETUP ROOM EQUALIZATION Test Tone 100.0 Hz Off Notch 100.0 Hz 0.0 dB Notch Width 97.6 - 102.4 Hz Bass 100.0 Hz 0.0 dB Treble 10.0 kHz 0.0 dB

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MENU8

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repeat 1 - 6repeat 1 - 67

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote move to Notch Frequency set to desired notch frequencyVOLUME KNOB

move to Notch Level set to desired notch levelVOLUME KNOB move to Notch Width set to desired notch widthVOLUME KNOB repeat until bass accentuation is reduced

return to SETUP SYSTEM

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Setup variable ‘EQ 1’ - allows you to set default bass and treble settings for use with all input sources. Many systems allow only adjustment of bass and treble levels at fixed frequency points. Your processor allows you to adjust level and frequency to aid in adjusting your room for a flat frequency response. Set bass and treble to the values you would like have restored into the var iable ‘EQ 1’ whenever your unit comes out of sleep ( see Select variable ‘EQ 1’ under OPERATION Equalization).

SETUP ROOM EQUALIZATION Test Tone 100.0 Hz Off Notch 100.0 Hz 0.0 dB Notch Width 97.6 - 102.4 Hz Bass 100.0 Hz 0.0 dB Treble 10.0 kHz 0.0 dB

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move to Bass Frequency set to desired bass frequencyVOLUME KNOB move to Bass Level set to desired bass levelVOLUME KNOB move to Treble Frequency set to desired treble frequencyVOLUME KNOB move to Treble Level set to desired treble levelVOLUME KNOB return to SETUP SYSTEM

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Display

This menu allows you to set various aspects of your video and front panel displays. Make sure you are in the SETUP MENUS and your remote is in B&K mode.

MAIN MENU 1 Zone 1 Operation 2 Zone 2 Operation 3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets 4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets

5 System Setup

5 System Setup 6 Memory Backup/Restore

next item SEL select MENU exit menu system



(PAUSE) or

SEL or ENTER2



(STOP)

∧

(UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

↵

(ENTER)

Set the intensity of the front panel display-

SETUP DISPLAYS

1 Front Panel Bright

1 Front Panel Bright 2 Overlay Opaque Bright 3 Backround Color Blue 4 Z1 Monitor Video Manual 5 Z1 Monitor Aspect 4 : 3

SETUP SYSTEM

1 Speakers

2 Displays

3 Inputs

4 Presets

next item SEL select

MENU main menu

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote move to Displays activate SETUP DISPLAYS

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Set the intensity of on-screen video overlays -

Overlays will appear when you change a processor setting or

move to Front Panel change display brightnessVOLUME KNOB

your processor detects a change in the incom ing audio or video inform ation. T rans parent m ode allows video to be seen behind the overlay.

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SETUP DISPLAYS 1 Front Panel Bright

2 Overlay Opaque Bright

2 Overlay Opaque Bright 3 Backround Color Blue 4 Z1 Monitor Video Manual 5 Z1 Monitor Aspect 4 : 3

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

SETUP DISPLAYS 1 Front Panel Bright 2 Overlay Opaque Bright

3 Backround Color Grey

3 Backround Color Blue 4 Z1 Monitor Video Manual 5 Z1 Monitor Aspect 4 : 3

ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote move to Overlay change overlay typeVOLUME KNOB

next item adjust MENU setup system

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Set your Zone 1 (A) monitor video operation -

More than likely you have a composite or S-VIDEO monitor

move to Background Color change background colorVOLUME KNOB

which will be used to view your selected source’s video. Your processor has the capability to process BOTH composite video and S-VIDEO sim ultaneously. Your processor DOES NO T c onvert between com posite video and S-VIDEO.

In MANUAL mode your processor will always send both composite video and S-VIDEO to your Zone 1 (A) monitor. When your processor first detects video on a selected source it check s to see if it is composite or S-VIDEO or both. It then shows a message which displays the current status as to the incom ing video ‘Com posite’, ‘S- VIDEO’ or ‘Both Video’, to both video outputs. When no video is available on one of the video formats (composite or S-VIDEO), it will send its internal background sc reen to the m onitor and then prom pt you if there is video available using the other video format.

In AUTO mode, your processor will look for S-VIDEO on the selected sourc e. If it finds S-VIDEO it will send it to your Zone 1 (A) monitor. Your processor will also look for composite video on the selected source. If it finds composite video it will send it to your Zone 1 (A) m onitor. If it f inds no S-VIDEO on the selected s ource it will send no video. Similarly if it finds no c omposite video on the selec ted source it will send no video. This allows for the use of your Monitor’s auto video detection circuit (if available) to select the proper video format for your viewing.

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SETUP DISPLAYS 1 Front Panel Bright 2 Overlay Opaque Bright 3 Backround Color Blue

4 Z1 Monitor Video Manual

4 Z1 Monitor Video Manual 5 Z1 Monitor Aspect 4 : 3

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote

∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

move to Zone 1 (A) Video Monitor adjust for desired operationVOLUME KNOB

Set the Zone 1 (A) Monitor Aspect Ratio -

During normal operation, your processor will overlay status information on your video m onitor. T his inf orm ation is norm ally displayed at the bottom of the m onitor. However, if you are viewing letterbox material on a 16:9 (widescr een) monitor, this inform ation will be cut off . Selecting the 16:9 monitor aspect ratio will position the status display within the letterbox viewing area. This setting does NOT affect setup menus. Your monitor must be set for normal 4:3 viewing in order to display the entire menu page.

SETUP DISPLAYS 1 Front Panel Bright 2 Overlay Opaque Bright 3 Backround Color Blue 4 Z1 Monitor Video Manual

5 Z1 Monitor Aspect 4 : 3

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote

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move to Zone 1 (A) Monitor Aspect change aspect ratioVOLUME KNOB return to SETUP SYSTEM

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Inputs

Usually these settings may be left set to the factory defaults. However, your processor allows ‘fine tuning’ how your processor operates af ter the selection of an input source. Make sur e you are in the SETUP MENUS and your remote is in B&K mode.



(PAUSE) or (STOP)

SEL or ENTER2

Select input -

MAIN MENU 1 Zone 1 Operation 2 Zone 2 Operation 3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets 4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets

5 System Setup

5 System Setup 6 Memory Backup/Restore

next item SEL select MENU exit menu system

∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) ↵ (ENTER)

SETUP DVD INPUT

SETUP DVD INPUT 1 Favorite Mode Surround 2 Favorite Speakers 7 3 Level 0.0 dB 4 Name DVD 5 Component Video 2 6 DVD Audio Input No

SETUP SYSTEM 1 Speakers 2 Displays

3 Inputs

3 Inputs 4 Presets

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Set the favorite audio listening mode -

Your processor provides for 5 audio listening modes Mono, Stereo,

select sourceVOLUME KNOB

Surround, THX and DVD Audio (See AUDIO MODES). You may set a default audio mode and speaker selec tion (excluding selection 0 ‘Headphone’, or selection 9 ‘LtRt’) for each of your input sources. When a source is selected from the rem ote contr ol or front panel, the audio mode will autom atically be set to use this favorite m ode and speaker selection. Note that DVDA mode can only be selected if that input is designated as the DVD audio input below.

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Setting a favorite listening m ode here will not prevent the system from automatically adjusting the lis tening mode in response to bitstream inform ation, nor will it prevent the us er form changing m odes during norm al operation. It is merely the mode that is chos en when that input is initially selected and no additional bitstream information is available. You can use the favorite Mode/Speakers along with the systems intelligence to arr ive at your optimum listening modes while seldom needing to m anually set modes. For exam ple, you use a DVD player to play music CDs and DVD movies. You may prefer to listen to music CDs in their original 2-channel stereo, while you prefer Dolby Digital and DTS DVDs in 6-channel (“EX”) mode. First select Favorite mode sur round and favorite speak er s

6. Then select favorite mode Stereo and favorite s peakers 2. Your system will now autom atically playback PCM CDs in two channel stereo and Dolby Digital or DTS DVDs in Surround 6. And if you temporar ily want a different mode, you can still change it during normal system operation

SETUP DVD INPUT

1 Favorite Mode Surround

1 Favorite Mode Surround 2 Favorite Speakers 7 3 Level 0.0 dB 4 Name DVD 5 Component Video 2 6 DVD Audio Input No

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move to Favorite Mode select favorite audio mode for use sourceVOLUME KNOB

Set the favorite speakers - Allows you to set a different default number of speakers (excluding selection 0 ‘Headphone’, or selection 9 ‘Lt Rt’) for each of your input sources. W hen a source is selected from the remote control or front panel, audio will be s ent to the num ber of s peakers set in favorite speak ers. See AUDIO MODES and the table below.

Speakers UsedNotesFavorite

Speakers

L, R (always down mixed to stereo)not an allowed favorite mode setting0 (headphone)

C (always down mixed to mono)mono with all audio modes1

L, R2

L, C, R3

L, R, Sl, Sr4

L, R, Sbl, Sbr4B

L, C, R, Sl, Sr5

L, C, R, Sbl, Sbr5B L, C, R, Sl, Sr, Sbl, SbrAllows THX EX mode6 L, C, R, Sl, Sr, Sbl, SbrSbl=Sl and Sbr=Sr7

L, Ruses L, R analog inputs8 (direct)

L, R (Dolby Surround encoding)not an allowed favorite mode setting9 (LtRt)

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SETUP DVD INPUT 1 Favorite Mode Surround

2 Favorite Speakers 7

2 Favorite Speakers 7 3 Level 0.0 dB 4 Name DVD 5 Component Video 2 6 DVD Audio Input No

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote

∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

move to Favorite Speakers select favorite speakers for use with sourceVOLUME KNOB

Set input source level -

Allows you to match the levels of your input sources so that there are no large changes in volume as you change from one source to another. This is for 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.

SETUP DVD INPUT 1 Favorite Mode Surround 2 Favorite Speakers 7

3 Level 0.0 dB

3 Level 0.0 dB 4 Name DVD 5 Component Video 2 6 DVD Audio Input No

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∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

move to Level adjust to desired levelVOLUME KNOB

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Set input source name - From the factory, your processor will display source names that match those printed on the rear of the processor and on the supplied remote. However, your processor allows you to change the displayed names to match the actual sources used. If you do not want to change the names then s kip this step. Note that the tuner name cannot be changed.

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SETUP DVD INPUT 1 Favorite Mode Surround 2 Favorite Speakers 7 3 Level 0.0 dB

4 Name DVD

4 Name DVD 5 Component Video 2 6 DVD Audio Input No

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SETUP DVD INPUT 1 Favorite Mode Surround 2 Favorite Speakers 7 3 Level 0.0 dB

4 Name DVD1

4 Name DVD 5 Component Video 2 6 DVD Audio Input No SEL save name character position MENU setup system

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote move to Name activate NAME editing

move to character positionVOLUME KNOB change blinking character move to new character positionVOLUME KNOB continue changing characters

deactivate NAME editing

Set component video -

Allows you to associate one of two component video inputs with each of your input sources. W hen you choose that source for viewing, the associated c omponent video input will be routed to the component video output.

SETUP DVD INPUT 1 Favorite Mode Surround 2 Favorite Speakers 7 3 Level 0.0 dB 4 Name DVD

5 Component Video 2

5 Component Video 2 6 DVD Audio Input No

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move to Component Video select 1 or 2 for use with sourceVOLUME KNOB

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Set DVD audio input - Allows you to select which ONE input source to dedicate for use with the DVD Audio inputs. This setting is not nec es sar y if there is no need f or a DVD audio or other 5.1 input s our ce When you select Yes for a particular input, any previously selected DVD Audio input will be automatically reset to No. When you select Yes for a particular input, the favor ite Mode is automatically set to DVD audio mode. Setting a source to DVD audio mode does not prevent you from using the digital inputs from that source. Simply select one of the other four listening modes to return to digital processing for the designated DVD audio input.

SETUP DVD INPUT 1 Favorite Mode Surround 2 Favorite Speakers 7 3 Level 0.0 dB 4 Name DVD 5 Component Video 2

6 DVD Audio Input No

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move to DVD Audio Input select Yes or No for use with sourceVOLUME KNOB continue for each input source

return to SETUP SYSTEM

Presets

Usually these settings may be left set to the fac tory defaults. However, your processor allows ‘fine tuning’ of how presets operate. Make sure you are in the SETUP MENUS and your remote is in B&K mode.

MAIN MENU 1 Zone 1 Operation 2 Zone 2 Operation 3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets 4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets

5 System Setup

5 System Setup 6 Memory Backup/Restore

next item SEL select MENU exit menu system

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(PAUSE) or (STOP)

SEL or ENTER2

∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) ↵ (ENTER)

SETUP SYSTEM 1 Speakers 2 Displays 3 Inputs 4 Presets

4 Presets

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Use volume with presets - Rec alling a pres et nor mally recalls the entire system settings that were present when the preset was saved. However, you may wish to recall presets with the current volume setting, rather than the volume setting when the preset was saved. If so, then set Volume in Presets to No.

SETUP PRESETS

1 Volume In Presets Yes

1 Volume In Presets Yes When recalling a preset volume level changes to preset level 2 Preset Names Auto When saving a preset system generates a name next item adjust MENU setup system

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SETUP PRESETS

1 Volume In Presets No

1 Volume In Presets No When recalling a preset volume level remains at current level 2 Preset Names Auto When saving a preset system generates a name next item adjust MENU setup system

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote

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select Yes or NoVOLUME KNOB

Generating a name when saving a preset - W hen you save a preset, your system automatically generates a simple name for the preset, which you can then change before confirming the preset save. You may wish to defeat this automatic naming s o that any custom nam es that you have entered will not get erased each tim e you save a minor change to a preset. Tur ning auto naming off m eans that the name that is already present in the preset will be re-used when you save a new preset to that location. If you turn off auto nam ing you must be very careful to always enter an appropriate name. Otherwise you can end up with a preset that is named DVD, but actually recalls the V1 input, or is named FM 96.9 but actually recalls AM 1520!

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MENU2

SETUP PRESETS 1 Volume In Presets Yes When recalling a preset volume level changes to preset level

2 Preset Names Auto

2 Preset Names Auto When saving a preset system generates a name next item adjust MENU setup system

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SETUP PRESETS 1 Volume In Presets No When recalling a preset volume level remains at current level

2 Preset Names Manual

2 Preset Names Manual When saving a preset user enters a name next item adjust MENU setup system

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote select Auto or ManualVOLUME KNOB

return to SETUP SYSTEM

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MEMORY BACKUP

Your processor continually saves any settings you have made even if power is los t. However, you may wish to save a backup of your settings in cas e of inadver tent c hanges to them. To perform a bac kup follow the procedure below. To restore backup settings per form the same pr ocedure but select res tore instead of bac kup. If you have never made a backup, then perfor ming a restore will call back the or iginal factory settings. Make sure you are in the MAIN MENU and your remote is in B&K mode.

MAIN MENU 1 Zone 1 Operation 2 Zone 2 Operation 3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets 4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets 5 System Setup 6 Memory Backup/Restore

6 Memory Backup/Restore

next item SEL select MENU exit menu system

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SEL or ENTER2

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(REW) or(FF)

SEL or ENTER4 MENU5

MENU6

MEMORY BACKUP AND RESTORE

1 Memory Operation Backup

1 Memory Operation Backup Save ALL memory settings in EEPROM

SEL perform adjust MENU main menu

∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

(ENTER)

↵

(ENTER)

↵

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote move to Memory Backup/Restore activate MEMORY BACKUP AND

RESTORE choose Backup or RestoreVOLUME KNOB

perform Backup or Restore return to MAIN MENU

return to normal operation

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OPERATION

The following outlines the normal day-to-day operation of your processor f rom the supplied universal remote or directly from your processor’s f ront panel. The univers al rem ote is also capable of contr olling other equipm ent and storing sequences of commonly 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 processor must be on f or the processor to operate. W hen this switch is off all power is removed from your processor. This prevents turning it back on with the rem ote control. You can use the main power switch f or normal day to day operation but we suggest you use the sleep function instead so that the processor can be turned on and off f rom the rem ote. After turning on the main power you must wait a few seconds while your processor restor es its internal mem ory. You may want to turn off the main power switch when your processor will be idle for extended periods of time or during periods of power line fluctuations . Your processor will not lose its memory while the main power switch is off.

Powering Up -- Please Wait

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SLEEP

Normally you will simply put your processor to sleep (standby) when not in use. Sleep mode keeps a bare minimum of f unc tions running in or der to allow remote control operation and f as t star t up. Note that the front panel SLEEP button is lit while your processor is asleep and is off when your processor is operating. Also note that the remote POW ER button is a ‘power toggle’ and will put your processor in and out of sleep. OFF will always put the processor into sleep. B&K or AUDIO will always wake up your processor and set the remote to control the processor

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote

SLEEPB&K or POWER1 SLEEPOFF or POWER2

wake up processor (POWER is a toggle) put processor to sleep (standby)

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CHOOSING A SOURCE

In general, the selected source will appear at the Zone 1 (A) output, the TAPE output, and the V1 output. To prevent feedback, TAPE input will not appear at TAPE output and V1 input will not appear at V1 output.

DVD Surround 7 EQ Variable

DVD 5.1 48k Both Video

ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote

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(SOURCE) step to sourcedesired source

(press twice)

Note: if your source has separate ON and OFF control like your processor, pressing the source button twice will also turn on that source. If not, you will have to hit POWER while the remote is still set to the desired source.

TAPE MONITOR - If you have an analog three-head cassette or reel-to-reel analog tape r ec order you may wish to use TAPE MONITOR, which allows you to hear exactly what is on the tape as you are recording.

TAPE Stereo 7 EQ Variable

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desired source (press twice)

TAPE (press twice)

Note: The tape monitor loop only allows recording of analog inputs. If you simply choose the source you wish to tape without analog inputs.

then selecting TAPE MONITOR then you can make analog recordings of digital inputs as well as

2.0 96k Both Video

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(SOURCE) step to source

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(SOURCE) step quickly to TAPE

select desired source - remote now controls source

return control to processor if desiredB&K

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote select desired source or TUNER

source will appear on TAPE and V1 outs wait a few seconds while processor analyzes

selected source select TAPE monitor

TAPE will appear on Zone 1 (A) out

AM/FM TUNER

TUNER Stereo 7 EQ Variable

FM 102.5 2.0 96k Both Video

ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote

1 2

AM or FM

TUNE+ or TUNE-

SEL or ENTER

Note: For a few seconds af ter performing any tuner operation ( AM, FM, or TUNE+/-) you may directly enter a frequency from the remote control’s numer ic k eypad. T he MONO or ST audio mode buttons on the r emote control and select mono/stereo.

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(SOURCE) step to AM or

∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

↵ (ENTER)

make sure remote is in B&K modeB&K select desired TUNER Band

manually tune up or down to desired frequency see AM/FM TUNER SETTING for DIRECT / SEEK / TUNE

set FM stereo/mono

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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Z1 Master Volume 0.0 dB

ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote

VOLUME ∧ or VOLUME ∨ MUTE

Note: The front panel VOLUME KNOB is used to control m ultiple functions and, therefore, c annot always control the volume. The VOLUME KNOB may control volume in the menu system when not used for parameter adjustments. During norm al operation the VOLUME KNOB may switch to controlling other functions but will return to MASTER LEVEL after a few seconds. The remote’s VOLUME ∧ or VOLUME ∨ will always change master volume level except in the SETUP SPEAKER LEVELS and SETUP ‘Source’ INPUT menus.

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adjust volumeVOLUME KNOB instant volume all the way down

press MUTE again to restore

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TEMPORARY LEVEL ADJUSTMENTS

Occasionally you may find that a you can’t hear the dialog very well in a particular movie, or a movie has too much bass, etc. You can temporarily adjust the center, surround, and subwoofer settings without changing the permanent settings you made in the under SETUP SPEAKER LEVELS menu.

Z1 Center Volume 0.0 dB

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote

CENTER or CENTER REAR  or REAR SUB  or SUB

Note: these settings are temporary and will be lost when you put your processor to sleep or turn off the m ain power. If you have particular temporary setting that you use often, you may save them in a preset.

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adjust center volumesee Zone 1 (A) operation adjust surround volumesee Zone 1 (A) operation adjust subwoofer volumesee Zone 1 (A) operation

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AUDIO MODES

Your processor is designed to work with 5 audio listening m odes. Under norm al operation you may simply select Mono, Stereo, Surround, THX or DVD Audio via the remote control. In addition, you may choose an audio listening mode imm ediately followed by a speaker selection. T he table below shows how your processor will route audio with the various audio modes and speak er selec tion com binations. This table assum es s even full range s peakers plus a subwoofer. If your speak er configuration is different fr om this make sure you have perfor med the set up procedures described previously (see SETUP SPEAKER SIZE). When the setup is correctly performed your processor will route audio to fewer/sm aller speakers with the needed corrections to volum e and “down mixing” applied automatically.

AUDIO MODE

Speakers

Mono

Stereo Surround THX DVD Audio

Select 0

Headphone

Select 1

Select 2

Select 3

Select 4

Select 4B

Select 5

Select 5B

Select 6

M M

SUB

MMM

SUB

MMM

SUB

MMM

SUB

M L

SUB

M L M

SUB

M L

SUB

LRR

M L M

SUB

LRR

M L M

SUB

MRM

R L

R L C

R L

R L C

SUB

SlSrSr

SUB

SlSrSr

SUB

SblSrSbr

R L

R L C

R L

R L C

SUB

SlSrSr

SUB

SlSrSr

SUB

SblSrSbr

SUB

R L

SUB

R L C

SUB

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Audio Mode description MONO

Sums the incoming audio inform ation to a single channel and routes it to the desired speaker. Useful during FM tuner operation having weak RF signal strengths. It may also be useful when you have a large group where it is difficult to put everyone near the optimum listening position.

STEREO

Sums the incoming audio infor m ation into Left, Right, and Mono channels and r outes them to the desired s peaker selection. Useful for purist (STEREO 2) listening and expanding the stereo effect to additional speakers.

SURROUND

Provides Dolby Pro Logic processing for 2 channel analog or digital audio for the desired number of speakers. Fully decodes Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 bitstreams and routes to the desired speakers. SURROUND 6 adds matrix processing of surround and back channels for Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 bitstreams.

THX

Similar in operation to audio mode SURROUND, but incorporates Lucasfilm Home THX Re-Equalization™, Timbre Matching™ and Adaptive Decorrelation™ to correct f or the tonal and spatial errors that oc cur during the translation from the movie theater environment into the home. Audio mode T HX 6, allows which has further Home T HX Cinema proc essing to allow for the precis e decoding of Dolby Digital Surround EX signals. An audio mode other than THX 6 may be used to disable THX Surround EX processing.

THX Surround EX

DVD Audio

Use this audio mode with the analog outputs of a DVD Audio player or any other 5.1 audio source device (see Set DVD audio input under SETUP INPUTS) . Like all other m odes you may choose to rout your DVD audio s ource to 1 - 7 speakers and even add matrix surround/back process ing (DVDA 6). Note that DVD Audio mode can only be chosen for the input designated as the DVD Audio input in the setup menu. W hile no DVD Audio input is assigned (factory default) the DVD Audio mode is inactive.

Special Considerations

After selecting an audio mode, you m ay enter 0 - 9 to select the desired number of speakers that will be used to reproduce the processed audio. T hree of thes e selections (0, 8, 9) require extra c onsideration to fully understand their capability as they do not relate specifically to the number of speakers in your system.

Speaker selection 0 ‘HEADPHONE’ -

turn off the systems power amplifiers. While in ‘HEADPHONE’, the equalizer feature of your unit remains operational (see EQUALIZATION ‘EQ’). Selecting an audio m ode for use with speak er selection 0 ‘HEADPHONE’ effects all inputs sim ultaneously. This f eature allows the ‘Headphone’ selection to stay in effect until the unit is put to SLEEP, or you select an audio mode for use with other than 0 speakers. Note ‘HEADPHONE’ is not allowed for use in Favorite Mode setup. Also, Control Out 1 may be turned off (factory default) depending on how your processor has been set up (see ADVANCED FEATURES), allowing you to turn off any external amplifiers or powered subwoofers with compatible CONTROL inputs.

your headphones, it is necessary to override the bass management processing in your processor. If you are using external amplifiers or powered speakers with no CONTROL OUT capability then full range audio (including LFE for Dolby Digital and 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 speakers.

switching to selecting ‘HEADPHONE’ operation. Otherwise you may damage your

use when the processor is to be used with Headphones and it is des ired to

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Speaker selection 8 ‘DIRECT’ - allows selection of the ‘analog’ signals connected to the currently selected input sources L & R RCA audio inputs overriding the use of optical or coax S/PDIF. No processing is applied to the audio signals other than level control. Use ‘DIRECT ’ when NO audio proces sing is des ired, T his m ay be desirable if you use an outboard digtal-to-analog converter or Super Audio CD player. Note, while in ‘DIRECT’, the equalizer feature of your unit is not available and disabled (see EQUALIZATION ‘EQ’).

Speaker selection 9 ‘LtRt’ - Norm ally, your tape outputs contain the analog L/R inputs from the s elected sourc e. If you wish to make a recording from the digital inputs, select mode 9 (LtRt - Left total, Right total)) . Selecting an audio mode for use with speak er selection 9 ‘LtRt’ effects all inputs simultaneously. This feature allows ‘LtRt’ to stay in effect until the unit is put to SLEEP, or you select an audio mode for use with other than 9 speakers. Speaker selection 9 ‘LtRt’, is not allowed for use in Favorite Mode setup. Your processor will convert the digital signal to a Dolby Surround compatible 2 channel signal for rec ording. Upon playback you will get matrix surround encoded sound, even if the original signal was Dolby Digital or DTS. Note that the LtRt signal also appears at your front left and right speakers and is full range. If you use small front speakers it is recommended that you turn down the volume before engaging LtRt mode.

Note, while in ‘LtRt’, the equalizer feature of your unit is not available and

disabled (see EQUALIZATION ‘EQ’).

Why do I need all these audio modes and speaker selections?

Many people will be happy leaving their processor in the SURROUND audio mode all the time. Your proces s or will automatically switch back and forth between Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS. Stereo material will be played back with Pro Logic decoding. Pro Logic’s extraction of m ono inform ation to the center channel work s just as well on stereo (non-Pro Logic encoded) m aterial and may provide improved imaging, especially when sitting away from the “sweet spot” in the c enter of your speakers . Only Dolby Surround encoded 2-channel m aterial has true surround speaker information. However, Pro Logic’s surround speak er processing may provide a pleasing ambiance effect on many stereo (non-Pro Logic) soundtracks.

Selecting Audio Mode, THX 7

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EQUALIZATION ‘EQ’

Selecting an EQ function via the remote control

processed. This is where you may set the Dynamic Range to either Normal (default) or Limited for late night listening while using Dolby Digital bit streams.

Settings made here are intended f or occ asional adj ustm ents for a par ticular sour ce m aterial. T hey affect all inputs but are temporary. After turning the system off and on, the original parameters from the SETUP menus are restored. If there are temporary settings you use often, you may wish to store them in a preset for instant recall See PRESETS.

You may select EQ, Off ‘EQ 0”, Variable ‘EQ 1’, Loudness ‘EQ 2’ or Theater ‘EQ 3’. The table below shows the various audio modes and how the the EQ feature may be used. Under normal usage a

user would select one of these EQs to either correct or enhance their processed audio. Note, while in ‘DIRECT’ or ‘LtRt’ (speak er selections 8 & 9) the equalizer feature of your unit is not available and

disabled (see EQUALIZATION ‘EQ’).

EQ Name

* Selecting THX Audio mode disables your units equalization feature and sets your unit for use with Home THX Cinema mode. Re-Equalization™ is used to restore the correct tonal balance for watching a movie soundtrack in a small home theater. T imbre Matching™ is used to filter the inform ation going to the surround speakers so that they more closely match the tonal characteristics of the sound coming from the front speakers. This ensures seamless panning from the front to surround speakers. If your processor is used in a THX home theater environment, best results during movies may be realized using the THX audio listening mode (see AUDIO MODES, THX).

Number

- allows you to override how the audio is currently being

DVD AudioTHXSurroundStereoMono

bypassed* disabledbypassedbypassedbypassed0Off bypassed* disabledBass and TrebleBass and TrebleBass and Treble1Variable bypassed* disabledfixed responsefixed responsefixed response2Loudness bypassed* disabledfixed responsefixed responsefixed response3Theater

Select off ‘EQ 0’ -

filter settings made under Setup Room Equalization are still in effect.

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Select variable ‘EQ 1’ - to allow separate bass and treble settings for use with all input sources. Many systems allow only adjustment of bass and treble levels at fixed frequency points. Your processor allows you

to adjust level and frequency so you may fine tune your tone controls to proved either very subtle effects at just the right frequency extremes, or for more a pronounced effect at higher bass and lower treble frequencies.

A default setting for bass and treble may be set under Setup Room Equalization. Selecting variable ‘EQ 1’ allows you to use the options shown below in VARIABLE EQUALIZATION, and

temporarily override the default settings made to bass and treble in setup room equalization (See Room Equalization under Setup Speakers).

Adjust LFE Level if you have no subwoofer and you wish to reduce the low frequency effects (LFE) channel to lessen its contribution to the bass going to your remaining large speakers. Or, even with a subwoofer, you may just wish to reduce the overall LFE level, espec ially in an apartment situation. Note that this af fects only the separate LFE (.1) channel available on Dolby Digital and DTS material it has no effect on the repr oduction of norm al bass from the front, center, or surround channels.

Select DTS LFE MODE M usic if your DTS material is mixed for a reduced LFE setting and you wish to have a more natural sound. Note that this affects only the separate LFE (.1) channel available on DTS material and has no effect on the reproduction of normal bass from the front, center, or surround channels.

Select Dynamic Range Limited for late night listening while using Dolby Digital bit streams and a reduced dynamic range is desired. W hen the dynamic range is set to limited, compression is used to raise the average loudness of the dialog, and the program peaks will be restricted much in the style of conventional television audio.

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VARIABLE EQUALIZATION Frequency Level Bass 100.0 Hz 0.0 dB Treble 10.0 kHz 0.0 dB LFE Level 0.0 dB DTS LFE Mode Movie Dynamic Range Normal

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enable VARIABLE EQUALIZATION select and adjust desired parameters

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Select loudness ‘EQ 2’ - sets the equalizer to use preset filter curves designed for use when using low listening levels. The human ear’s f requency response varies with volume level. At high levels it has relatively flat response, while at low levels its sensitivity to high and low frequencies is reduc ed. The loudness equalizer is designed to cancel the ear’s fr equency response anomalies to provide consis tent tone at all volume levels. Note that you will hear little difference using the loudness control at high volumes as it has its greatest effect at lower volume levels.

Select theater EQ ‘EQ 3’ - sets the equalizer for use with a preset filter curve best s uited f or small home theaters. Many soundtracks are mixed f or a large movie theater with very absorptive surfaces and speak ers firing through projection screens. If the soundtr ack has not been adjusted for home use, it may sound overly bright or harsh. Theater EQ allows you to apply preset high frequency compensation specifically set for use with this type of material. If your processor is used in a THX home theater environment, best results during movies may be realized using the THX audio listening mode (see AUDIO MODES, THX).

ZONE ‘Z’

Use the Z (zone) function via the remote control - Your processor comes equipped with a fully independent

2-channel analog pre-amp f or us e with a sec ond audio zone. The eas ies t way to control the s econd Zone is with a dedicated Z2 remote available from B&K and other universal remote suppliers . You can also control the second zone from your zone 1 remote via the “Z” button.

Control Zone 2

+10 0-9 to select zone

ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote

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Normally, your second zone will be zone 2. However, it is possible to change the zone ID (see Advanced settings). If the second zone (zone B) ID has been changed, enter its current ID here to get control of the second zone. If the zone ID is 10 or larger hit +10 followed by the second digit to gain control.

After a few seconds of inac tivity, control will automatically revert to zone 1 (A). If you don’t wish to wait, j ust pres s Z then 1. You can also control zone 2 (B) from the rem ote or front panel via the m enu system. Refer to ZONE 2 (B) OPERATION.

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PRESETS

Presets allow you to save your favorite settings and recall them instantly. Your processor can store two banks of 40 presets (0..39) in each of 2 Zones. The saved inform ation includes the selected audio sourc e, selected video source, volume, the audio mode and number of speakers, the tuner station and band settings, and all of the temporary settings and overrides described pr eviously. A convenient set of 10 presets com e preprogr amm ed with your processor.

Recalling a Preset

RECALL PRESET 2 DVD -25 dB Source DVD Record DVD Video DVD Volume - 25.0 Mode Surround Center 0.0 Spkrs 7 Rear 0.0 Eq 0 Off Sub 0.0

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activate preset save rename preset if desired

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ZONE 1 (A)

Recalling/Saving Presets via the Menu System

You can also recall, save presets and operate your processor via the menu system from the rem ote or from the front panel. If using the remote be sure it is in B&K mode and you are in the MAIN MENUS.

MAIN MENU

1 Zone 1 Operation

1 Zone 1 Operation 2 Zone 2 Operation 3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets 4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets 5 System Setup 6 Memory Backup/Restore

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parameters as desired

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return to main menu

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Save preset using Zone 1 Operation

ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote

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parameters as desired

∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) (select function)

VOLUME KNOB (adjust parameter)

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start the preset save process. Note: the system will pick the next available preset. You may pick a different preset number if desired.

∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

rename preset if desired

VOLUME KNOB

↵ (ENTER) ∠ MENU ∠ MENU

save preset return to main menu exit menu system

As with Zone 1 (A) operation you may also recall, save pres ets and operate your processor’s Zone 2 (B) via the menu system via the rem ote or f rom the front panel. If using the r emote be sure it is in B&K m ode and you are in the MAIN MENUS.

MAIN MENU 1 Zone 1 Operation

2 Zone 2 Operation

2 Zone 2 Operation 3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets 4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets 5 System Setup 6 Memory Backup/Restore

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parameters as desired

∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) (select function)

VOLUME KNOB (adjust parameter)

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∠ MENU

return to main menu

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Recall preset using Zone 2 Operation

ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote

MENU1

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recall preset

ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote move to Zone 2 Operation activate ZONE 2 OPERATION adjust and or edit Zone 2

parameters as desired

start the preset save process. Note: the system will pick the next available preset. You may pick a different preset number if desired.

rename preset if desired

save preset return to main menu exit menu system

ZONE 1 FAVORITE PRESETS

Favorite presets need only be setup after adding/changing presets or sources. This feature allows f or skipping selected presets when pressing the remote CHANNEL ∧ ∨ buttons or front panel preset (+) button. When you save a preset it will be automatically added to the favorite preset list. If using the remote be sure it is in B&K m ode and you are in the MAIN MENUS.

MAIN MENU 1 Zone 1 Operation 2 Zone 2 Operation

3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets

3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets 4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets 5 System Setup 6 Memory Backup/Restore

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote

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(PAUSE) or (STOP) SEL or ENTER2

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∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) ↵ (ENTER)

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return to main menu exit menu system

ZONE 2 FAVORITE PRESETS

MAIN MENU 1 Zone 1 Operation 2 Zone 2 Operation 3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets 4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets

4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets

5 System Setup 6 Memory Backup/Restore

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ZONE 2 FAVORITES

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GETTING PROCESSOR STATUS

When you are not in a menu, press ing ENTER will bring up a two or three line status mess age on Zone 1 (A) video outputs. A single line status message is also available on the processor’s f ront panel display. This display will also pop up automatically whenever you change sources or whenever the selected source information changes. The video type is very important if you are using mixed com posite and S-video sources since it will tell you how you must set your monitor for the best picture. The bitstream and channel information is particularly important 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 pos s ible sound, you m ay 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 regarding a problem with your processor be sure to note the status display before calling.

ON SCREEN DISPLAY

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normalization level of -27 dB

you have chosen

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The bitstream source

your processor has detected

The audio mode and speaker

The bitstream type your processor has detected

selection you have chosen

The number of channels

your processor has detected

The current EQ

THX processin

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processor has detected

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of your processor

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ADVANCED FEATURES

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these functions may cause severe effects suc h as no sound or no remote control oper ation, we suggest you leave this menu disabled (hidden) for norm al operation. If you are unsure of what you are changing

DO NOT

perform any advanced operations. These features m ay be activated by simultaneously pressing the SLEEP, DOW N, and UP buttons on the front panel of the processor.

Advanced

Usually these settings may be left set to the factory defaults. However, these settings allow additional modifications to the operation of your processor . Make sure you are in the SETUP SYSTEM MENUS and your remote is in B&K mode.

MAIN MENU 1 Zone 1 Operation 2 Zone 2 Operation 3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets 4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets

5 System Setup

5 System Setup 6 Memory Backup/Restore

next item SEL select MENU exit menu system

SETUP SYSTEM 1 Speakers 2 Displays 3 Inputs 4 Presets

5 Advanced

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move to Advanced activate ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP

Zone 1 Setup (A)

Zone 1 (A) Configuration will allow you to set maximum volum e level, remote control ‘Zone’ ID, OSD enable, V1 tape mode and surround operation f or Zone 1 (A). Mak e sure you are in the ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP m enu and the remote is in B&K mode.

ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP

1 Zone 1 Setup 'A'

1 Zone 1 Setu 2 Zone 2 Setu 3 Power On Titles 4 Control Out 5 Securit 6 DSP Usa 7 RS-232 Control Port

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote

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SEL or ENTER2

∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) ↵ (ENTER)

move to Zone 1 Setup (A) activate ADVANCED ZONE A SETTINGS

Set the maximum level of Zone 1 (A) - Max level allows you to set a maximum volum e level for Zone 1 (A). T his is very useful if you are using speakers that can’t handle the maxim um power output f rom your processor 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 processor may appear broken (no sound).

ADVANCED ZONE A SETTINGS 1 Max Level +15 dB

1 Max Level +15 dB

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Set Zone 1 (A) product ID - Each message transmitted from your rem ote includes a Product Code, identifying the manufacturer, and Zone product ID code fr om 1 to 16. The product ID code allows multiple B&K products to be controlled from the sam e remote. Your processor actually uses two product ID codes - one for Zone 1 (A) (normally set to ID code 1) and the other for Zone 2 (B) (norm ally set to ID code 2). If you have a system with multiple B&K products then you may wish to set the Zone product ID codes to other values. Note that you cannot set the Zone 1 (A) product ID to the s ame setting as Zone 2 (B) or vic e ver sa. If you need to set Zone 1 (A) to the current Zone 2 (B) setting then set Zone 2 (B) to some other value first.

WARNING - if you change the Zone product ID code in the processor 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 A SETTINGS 1 Max Level +15 dB

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Set Zone 1 (A) On Screen display usage - During normal operation, when you make a change to a system setting or your processor detects a change to the incoming audio or video, a m es s age is over laid along the bottom of your video screen. You can turn off the overlay display from this menu. This will not affect the on-screen displays when you enter the menu system.

ADVANCED ZONE A SETTINGS 1 Max Level +15 dB 2 Zone ID 1

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move to On Screen Display set to Enabled or DisabledVOLUME KNOB

Set V1 line output usage - V1 output is normally set up as a tape loop. The V1 and Zone 1 (A) output are the current source (V2, T V, CD, DVD, etc.) except when the current selection is V1. W hen V1 is selected as the source, the Zone 1 (A) output is V1 and the V1 output is off. This prevents feedback when the V1 inputs and outputs are connected to a tape deck or VCR. Feedback can cause high frequency oscillations which may damage your speakers. If you don’t connect a tape dec k to the V1 input and output you can use the V1 output as an additional line out. In this m ode V1 output is always the selected input including V1. Note: The Tape input and output is always set up as a tape monitor for Zone 1 (A).

ADVANCED ZONE A SETTINGS 1 Max Level +15 dB 2 Zone ID 1 3 On Sreen Dis

4 V1 Output Tape

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move to V1 Output set for Tape or LineVOLUME KNOB

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Set surround mode operation - Most users will prefer the factory setting - AUTO. In this mode the processor

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mode you have selected. For example, load your CD changer with a normal PCM CD, a DTS CD, and another normal PCM CD and select audio mode SURROUND 3 (see AUDIO MODES above). While the PCM CD is playing you will get sound from the front and center s peakers only. When the disc changes to the DTS CD you will get sound from all front, center, and surround speakers. W hen the third (PCM) CD starts the processor returns to SURROUND 3. Note that if a Dolby Digital or DTS source is currently playing and you change the audio mode the processor will stay in the selected audio mode until you select another input or turn the pr ocessor of f and on. In MANUAL mode the chosen audio mode rem ains set regardles s of the bitstream detec ted

. In the above example only the front and center speakers would be used on all three CDs even though the DTS CD was c apable of providing f ull 5 channel sound to 7.1 speakers. Note that the surround channel information is not lost. It is simply mixed into the front speakers.

ADVANCED ZONE A SETTINGS 1 Max Level +15 dB 2 Zone ID 1 3 On Sreen Dis 4 V1 Out

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move to Surround Modes set to Auto or ManualVOLUME KNOB return to ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP

Zone 2 Setup (B)

Configuration will allow you to fix and set maximum volume level, remote control ‘Zone’ ID, V2 tape mode f or Zone 2 (B). Additionally, there are options to set the linking of Zone 2 (B) to Zone 1 (A). Make sure you are in the ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP menu and the remote is in B&K mode.

ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP 1 Zone 1 Setu

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1 Level Control Variable

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move to Zone 2 Setup (B) activate ADVANCED ZONE B SETTINGS

Zone 2 (B) Level Control - You may wish to install an in-wall volum e contr ol in your second zone. Th is c an c aus e confusion between your processor’s internal Zone 2 (B) volume controls and your in-wall controls.

WARNING - Setting Zone 2 (B) LEVEL CO NTROL to FIXED will cau se your processor to immediat ely send its maximum Zone 2 (B) volume to your second zone (if Zone 2 (B) is on). Turn dow n your in-wall v olume controls before making this change.

ADVANCED ZONE B SETTINGS

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ADVANCED ZONE B SETTINGS

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move to Level Control adjust level to desired valueVOLUME KNOB

Zone 2 (B) Max (Fixed or Variable) Level - Z2 max level allows you to set a maximum volume level for Zone 2 (B). 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 achieved using normal front panel or remote operation. If you have chosen Zone 2 (B) level control (fix ed), then this setting bec omes the fixed level f or Zone 2 (B). If you have chosen Zone 2 (B) level control (variable) then this setting allows the level for Zone 2 (B) to be adjusted. However, when adjusting this level it cannot exceed the value set in Zone 2 (B) max level.

WARNING - If you set this level too low, the processor may appear broken (no sound).

ADVANCED ZONE B SETTINGS 1 Level Control Variable

2 Fixed Level +15 dB

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ADVANCED ZONE B SETTINGS 1 Level Control Fixed

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Set Zone 2 (B) product ID - Each message transmitted from your remote includes a Product Code, identifying

the manufacturer, and Zone product ID code fr om 1 to 16. The product ID code allows multiple B&K products to be controlled from the sam e remote. Your processor actually uses two product ID codes - one for Zone 1 (A) (normally set to ID code 1) and the other for Zone 2 (B) (norm ally set to ID code 2). If you have a system with multiple B&K products then you may wish to set the Zone product ID codes to other values. Note that you cannot set the Zone 1 (A) product ID to the s ame setting as Zone 2 (B) or vic e ver sa. If you need to set Zone 1 (A) to the current Zone 2 (B) setting then set Zone 2 (B) to some other value first.

ADVANCED ZONE B SETTINGS 1 Level Control Variable 2 Fixed Level +15 dB

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Set V2 line output usage - V2 output is normally set up as a tape loop. The V2 and Zone 2 (B) output ar e the current source (V1, T V, CD, DVD, etc.) except when the current selection is V2. W hen V2 is selected as the source, the Zone 2 (B) output is V2 and the V2 output is the previously selected source. T his prevents feedback when the V2 inputs and outputs are connected to a tape deck or VCR. Feedback can cause high frequency oscillations which may damage your speakers. If you don’t connect a tape deck to the V2 input and output you can use the V2 output as an additional line out. In this mode V2 output is always the selected input including V2.

ADVANCED ZONE B SETTINGS 1 Level Control Variable 2 Fixed Level +15 dB 3 Zone ID 2

4 V2 Output Tape

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ADVANCED ZONE B SETTINGS 1 Level Control Fixed 2 Fixed Level +15 dB 3 Zone ID 2

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move to V2 Output set for Tape or LineVOLUME KNOB

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Link Zone 2 (B) input to Zone 1 (A) input selection - Zone 2 (B) input source selection may be linked with Zone

1 (A) source selections . In operation, whenever a source s election is detec ted (rem ote, fr ont panel or RS- 232) on Zone 1 (A), source linkage will cause the sour ce to be selected on both zones. Independent source selection is still available with Zone 2 (B) remote control, but any Zone 1 (A) source selection supersedes the previous Zone 2 (B) selection.

ADVANCED ZONE B SETTINGS 1 Level Control Variable 2 Fixed Level +15 dB 3 Zone ID 2 4 V2 Out

5 Link Input to Zone A No

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move to Link Input to Zone A set to Yes or NoVOLUME KNOB

Link Zone 2 (B) power to Zone 1 (A) power - Zone 2 (B) power On/Off may be linked to Zone 1 (A). In operation, whenever power is set to On in Zone 1 (A) the power linkage f eature will cause power to be set accordingly on Zone 2 (B). Zone 2 (B) Independent power on/off is still operational with the Zone 2 (B) rem ote control, but any Zone 1 (A) power command supersedes the previous Zone 2 (B) power on/off.

ADVANCED ZONE B SETTINGS 1 Level Control Variable 2 Fixed Level +15 dB 3 Zone ID 2 4 V2 Out 5 Link In

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move to Link Power to Zone A set to Yes or NoVOLUME KNOB return to ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP

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3 Power On Titles 4 Control Out 5 Securit 6 DSP Usa 7 RS-232 Control Port

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

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Control Outputs

Your processor’s control outputs allow you to control up to 4 exter nal devices suc h as power am plif iers , projec tion screens, etc. Each control output can be programmed on (a source of 12VDC @ 50 mA) or off (0 VDC) depending on which source is selected. They may also be set to headphone listening, remote repeater or RS-232 (see BKC-DIP documentation). Mak e sure you are in the ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP m enu and the remote is in B&K mode.

ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP 1 Zone 1 Setu 2 Zone 2 Setu 3 Power On Titles 4 Control Out

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote

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move to Control Out activate CONTROL OUT SETTINGS

Setup Control Out 1

Control out 1 is dedicated to Zone 1 (A) it can be program med to be on or off for each source. For 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. Control out 1 can also be set to HEADPHONE or RS-232. HEADPHONE mode is intended to control external amplifier s to permit headphone listening without the need for manually turning off your external amplifiers. Select the RS-232 option when Control out 1 is to be set using BKC-DIP.

CONTROL OUT SETUP

1 Control Out 1

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Control out 2, 3, and 4 can be used in either zone. For each source they can be

move to Control Out 1 activate CONTROL OUT 1 SETUP move to desired source select desired control operationVOLUME KNOB set control out 1 for other sourcesrepeat 3 - 4

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programmed to be on when that source is selected in Zone 1 (A), Zone 2 (B), 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 processor acts lik e a remote repeater - IR remote signals detected by your processor are repeated on the control out. Select the RS-232 option when a Control out is to be set using BKC-DIP.

Setup Control Out 2

CONTROL OUT SETUP

1 Control Out 1

2 Control Out 2

2 Control Out 2 3 Control Out 3 4 Control Out 4

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CONTROL OUT 2 SETUP

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Setup Control Out 3

CONTROL OUT SETUP

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3 Control Out 3

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CONTROL OUT 3 SETUP

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CONTROL OUT SETTINGS

1 Control Out 1 2 Control Out 2 3 Control Out 3

4 Control Out 4

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CONTROL OUT 4 SETUP

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move to Control Out 4 activate CONTROL OUT 4 SETUP move to desired source select desired control operationVOLUME KNOB set control out 4 for other sourcesrepeat 3 - 4

return to CONTROL OUT SETTINGS return to ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP

Security Options

Advanced Security options allow you to hide the ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP menu to prevent inadvertent changes to advanced system s ettings. This menu also allows you to lock your preset and s ystem s etup s ettings to prevent inadvertent reprogramming.

Advanced Menu Visibility -

entering MAIN MENU and selecting System Setup and then Advanced (refer to SETUP). Advanced Systems Settings will appear as line 6 in SETUP MENUS. Make sure your processor is on and the remote is in B&K mode.

ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP 1 Zone 1 Setu 2 Zone 2 Setu 3 Power On Titles 4 Control Out

5 Security Options

5 Securit 6 DSP Usa 7 RS-232 Control Port

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

Memory Locked - Locking memory will prevent changing of your presets or system settings.

SECURITY OPTIONS

1 Advanced Menu Visible

2 Memory Locked No

2 Memor 3 Front Locked No 4 IR Locked No

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move to Memory Lock No - can change memory

Yes - memory is locked

Front Panel Locked - Locking the front panel will only allow operation of your process or with a B&K remote or RS-232 computer interface. Note if you inadvertently lock the front panel, simultaneous ly pressing SLEEP, UP and DOWN on the front panel will always enter the advanced security options to allow changing these settings.

SECURITY OPTIONS

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move to Front Locked No - allow front panel operation

Yes - DO NOT ALLOW FRONT PANEL OPERATION

IR Locked - Locking the IR remote control will only allow operation of your processor from the front panel or RS-232 computer interf ace. Note if you inadvertently lock IR, sim ultaneously pressing SLEEP, UP and DOWN on the front panel will always enter the advanced security options to allow changing these settings.

SECURITY OPTIONS

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4 IR Locked No

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move to IR Locked No - allow IR remote control operation

Yes - DO NOT ALLOW IR REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

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∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) ↵ (ENTER) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

move to DSP Usage activate DSP USAGE display currently used DSP MIPS

RS-232 Control Port

Configure the advanced computer interface control port on your processor. For further information concerning RS-232 operation, see BKC-DIP for the computer interface protocol, and the AVR307 and Reference 30 device specific appendix's.

RS-232 port setup -



(PAUSE) or (STOP)

SEL or ENTER2



(PAUSE) or (STOP)



(REW) or(FF)

ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP 1 Zone 1 Setu 2 Zone 2 Setu 3 Power On Titles 4 Control Out 5 Securit 6 DSP Usa

7 RS-232 Control Port

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tions

stem

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∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) ↵ (ENTER) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

RS-232 PORT SETUP 1 Port Enable

1 Port Enable

2 Baud Rate 9600 3 Echo Enable

date Enable

4 U 5 Receive ID 0 6 Transmit ID 0

next item SEL select MENU advanced setu

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote move to RS-232 Control Port activate RS-232 PORT SETUP move to Port select Enabled or DisabledVOLUME KNOB

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RS-232 baud rate -

RS-232 PORT SETUP 1 Port Enable

2 Baud Rate 9600

2 Baud Rate 9600 3 Echo Enable

date Enable

4 U 5 Receive ID 0 6 Transmit ID 0

next item SEL select MENU advanced setu

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote



(PAUSE) or (STOP)



(REW) or(FF)

RS-232 echo -



(PAUSE) or (STOP)



(REW) or(FF)

RS-232 update -

∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

RS-232 PORT SETUP 1 Port Enable 2 Baud Rate 9600

3 Echo Enable

date Enable

4 U 5 Receive ID 0 6 Transmit ID 0

next item SEL select MENU advanced setu

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∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

move to Baud Rate select desired baud rateVOLUME KNOB

ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote move to Echo select Enable or DisabledVOLUME KNOB

RS-232 PORT SETUP 1 Port Enable 2 Baud Rate 9600 3 Echo Enable

4 Update Enable

date Enable

4 U 5 Receive ID 0 6 Transmit ID 0

next item SEL select MENU advanced setu

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote



(PAUSE) or (STOP)



(REW) or(FF)

RS-232 receive ID -



(PAUSE) or (STOP)



(REW) or(FF)

RS-232 transmit ID -

∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

RS-232 PORT SETUP 1 Port Enable 2 Baud Rate 9600 3 Echo Enable

date Enable

4 U 5 Receive ID 0

5 Receive ID 0

6 Transmit ID 0

next item SEL select MENU advanced setu

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∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

move to Update select Enable or DisabledVOLUME KNOB

ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote move to Receive ID select desired receive IDVOLUME KNOB

RS-232 PORT SETUP 1 Port Enable 2 Baud Rate 9600 3 Echo Enable

date Enable

4 U 5 Receive ID 0 6 Transmit ID 0

6 Transmit ID 0

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ActionFrom Front PanelFrom Remote



(PAUSE) or (STOP)



(REW) or(FF)

MENU3 MENU4 MENU5

∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN)

∠ MENU ∠ MENU ∠ MENU

move to Transmit ID select desired transmit IDVOLUME KNOB return to ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP return to SYSTEM SETUP return to MAIN MENU

After completing all of your advanced settings you may wish to backup the settings. Refer to Memory Backup/Restore under the MAIN MENU or see the Setup section of this manual

FACTORY RESET

Should you ever need to completely reset the processor to the original factory settings from the front panel press the SLEEP, DOWN, and MENU buttons simultaneously. The processor will perform a complete reset and

erase all user programmed presets, menu settings, and the memory backup if you have performed one.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONPOSSIBLE CAUSEPROBLEM

No sound, display will not li

No sound, display on.

Loud hum or buzz on one or more channels

Surround sound does not sound correct.

1. Power cord not plu

2. Power off at

3. Power switch off.

power inlet fuse blown or faulty.

4. *

1. Processor in mute

2. Volume control to minimum.

3. Wron

4. Line sta faulty.

5. Source to line sta or faulty.

1. Poor interconnect cables.

2. Poor

3. Poor

4. Cables runnin

1. Recordin Surround encoded.

2. Recordin

3. Surround processor not in correct mode.

4. Check speaker setup.

5. Speakers phase wron

source selected.

e to amp. cables loose or

round connection in round in main AC supply. round on cable box.

s are not Dolby s are not Dolby Digital.

ed in.

source.

e cables loose

across back of TV.

1. Reconnect power cord.

2. Check power at plu

3. Turn power switch on.

4. Check for shorts or overloadin fuse.

1. Unmute processor.

2. Increase volume.

3. Select source.

hten, repair, or replace cable.

4. Ti

hten, repair, or replace cable.

5. Ti

1. Check all connectors and repair as necessary.

2. Check qualified serviceman.

3. Check

4. Reposition cables.

1. Play a Dolby Surround recordin

2. Play a Dolby Di

3. Select proper surround mode.

4. Pick correct speaker setup for your system.

5. Check wirin (+) on amplifier. (-) on speaker to (-) on amplifier.

round of outlet. Have it checked by round.

of speakers (+) of speaker to

. Replace

ital recording.

Remote will not operate unit.

Video is in Black and White

One or more channels sound bad

* Note

1. Batteries missin

2. Batteries dead.

3. Batteries inserted wron

4. Remote si

5. Lens requires cleanin

6. Wron

1. Zone 1 (A) video monitor is selected to the wron

amplifiers are workin

programming.

nal blocked.

signal type.

correctly.

1. Check for batteries inside remote.

2. Put in fresh batteries.

3. Follow dia

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 si (composite or S-video).

1. Please contact B&K customer service.1. Check to see if the external power

ram in battery compartment.

nal type

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

contact B&K custoner service.

DO NOT USE A HIGHER RATED FUSE!

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A/V SYSTEM CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS

Audio Specifications

Frequency Response:

5 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 V in, 1.5 V reference outInput Sensitivity:

3 V rmsMaximum Output Level: 98 dB CCIR 2 k WeightedSignal to Noise Ratio: 50 k OhmsInput Impedance: 221 OhmsOutput Impedance: 46 mVNoise Test Reference Level: 8Surround Outputs 7Audio Analog Inputs 4Audio Analog Outputs

5.1 formatMulti Channel Input 6/5Digital Inputs coax/optical 1/1 (Zone 1), 0/1 (Zone 2)Digital Outputs coax/optical Adjustable 20-200 HzHigh/Low Pass Crossover Fc 6 or 12 dB/OctHigh Pass Crossover Slope 6, 12 or 24 dB/OctLow Pass Crossover Slope

+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: 7Composite Video Inputs 5Composite Video Outputs 7SVHS Video Inputs 5SVHS Video Outputs

2Component Video Inputs 1Component Video Outputs

AM sectionTuner SpecificationsFM SectionTuner Specifications

Upgradability:

2 dBCapture Ratio: 12 dBfIHF (Usable) Sensitivity:

70 dB, A WeightedSignal to Noise Ratio:

MiscellaneousProcessor Specifications

A/D & D/A, DSP & digital receiver, IEEE1394

Warranty: See Limited Warranty

Specifications subject to change without notice

520 - 1670 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:

120/220/240 VACLine voltage:24 Bit 48/96kHzA/D Conversion 30 watts maxPower consumption:24 Bit 32/44.1/48/96kHzD/A Conversion Line -.5 Amp/250 Volt Replacement fuses:Motorola 24 Bit 120 MIPSDolby Digital/DTS DSP: 17"(w)x10"(d)x3.50"(h)Dimensions: 10 poundsWeight: 5 years processor

1 year remote

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Limited Warranty

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

This warranty shall not apply to any equipment which is f ound to have been im proper ly installed, incorrec tly fused, misused, abused, or subj ected to harmful elem ents, used in any way not in accordance with instructions supplied with the unit, or to have been modified, repaired or altered in any way without the expressed, written consent of B&K. This warranty does not apply to the cabinet, the remote controller, or appearance items such as the faceplate, control buttons, or dis play lenses, nor does it cover any expenses incurred in shipping the unit to and from the manufacturer’s service depot.

No warranty, implied or otherwise created by State law shall extend beyond the terms of this warranty and B&K shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damage arising out of a defect in m aterial or workm ans hip of the unit during the terms of this warranty or thereafter. Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages and the foregoing exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. Your may also have other rights which vary from State to State. No agent, representative, dealer or employee of B&K has the authority to increase or alter the obligations or terms

of this warranty.

B&K Components Ltd.

Warranty on Remote control is 1 year parts and labor. Customer is responsible for shipping to and from the factory

RETURNING EQUIPMENT

No equipment may be returned to B&K Components Ltd. without a RETURN AUTHORIZATION. Should you find it necessary to return equipment to B&K, for any reason, a RETURN AUTH ORIZATION (RA) number must be issued by B&K in respect of the equipment being returned. You m ay request an RA num ber by calling B&K at the numbers below. W e will need the following information to issue your RA number. Please have it ready before you call.

1. Your name, address, and phone number.

2. The model and serial number of the equipment being returned.

3. A description of the problem being experienced.

4. Your sales receipt.

Your call will be referred to a Technical Service Repr esentative who will work with you to resolve the problem. If it is determined that the unit must be returned for repair, an RA number will be issued.

B&K Components Ltd.

2100 Old Union Road, Buffalo New York 14227

1-800-543-5252 or 1-716-656-0026

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REAR PANEL ENLARGED VIEW

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ADVANCED ZONE B SETTINGS

1 Level Control Variable

ADVANCED ZONE A SETTINGS

1 Max Level +15 dB

2 Product ID 1

3 On Screen Display Enabled

4 V1 Output Tape

5 Surround Modes Auto

WARNING Connecting a tape

recorder to V1 in LINE mode

can cause speaker damage

SETUP SPEAKER SIZE

1 Front Small THX

2 Center Small THX

3 Surround Small THX

4 Surround Back 2 Small THX

5 Subwoofer YES THX

next item adjust

2 Maximum Level +15 dB

next item adjust

MENU advanced setup

MENU setup speakers

SPEAKER LOCATION feet

1 Left Front 10.0

2 Center 10.0

3 Right Front 10.0

THE MENU SYSTEM

3 Product ID 2

4 V2 Output Tape

WARNING Connecting a tape

recorder to V2 in LINE mode

can cause speaker damage

next item adjust

MENU advanced setup

POWER ON TITLES

1 Power On Line 1

' BK Components '

2 Power On Line 2

' Pwrd by Motorola '

SETUP SPEAKER LEVELS

1 Left Front 0.0 dB

2 Center 0.0 dB

3 Right Front 0.0 dB

4 Right Surround 0.0 dB

4 Right Surround 5.0

5 Right Surr Back 5.0

6 Left Surr Back 10.0

7 Left Surround 10.0

8 Subwoofer 10.0

next item adjust

MENU setup speakers

5 Right Surr Back 0.0 dB

next item SEL select

MENU advanced setup

CONTROL OUT SETUP

1 Control Out 1

2 Control Out 2

3 Control Out 3

4 Control Out 4

next item SEL select

SETUP CROSSOVERS + LFE

1 Crossover 80.0 Hz THX

2 High Pass 12.0 dB THX

3 Low Pass 24.0 dB THX

4 Peak Limiter 0.0 dB

5 LFE Level 0.0 dB

6 DTS LFE Mode Movie

6 Left Surr Back 0.0 dB

7 Left Surround 0.0 dB

8 Subwoofer 0.0 dB

next item adjust

MENU setup speakers

7 Subwoofer Phase Normal

MENU advanced setup

SECURITY OPTIONS

1 Advaned Menu Visible

2 Memory Locked No

3 Front Locked No

4 IR Locked No

next item adjust

MENU setup speakers

SETUP ROOM EQUALIZATION

Test Tone 20.0 Hz Off

Notch 100.0 Hz 0.0 dB

Notch Width 97.6-102.4 Hz

Bass 100.0 Hz 0.0 dB

Treble 10.0 kHz 0.0 dB

DSP USAGE

next item adjust

MENU advanced setup

next item adjust

MENU setup system

1 Remaining free DSP

Processing Power is

XX MIPS

2 Percentage of DSP

Utilized processing Power

YY Percent

MENU advanced setup

RS-232 PORT SETUP

1 Port Enable

2 Baude Rate 9600

3 Echo Enable

4 Update Enable

ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP

1 Zone 1 Setup 'A'

2 Zone 2 Setup 'B'

3 Power On Titles

4 Control Out

5 Security Options

6 DSP Usage

7 RS-232 Control Port

next item SEL select

MENU setup system

5 Receive ID 0

6 Transmit ID 0

next item adjust

MENU advanced setup

SETUP SPEAKERS

1 Speaker Size

VARIABLE EQUALIZATION

Frequency Level

Bass 100.0 Hz 0.0 dB

Treble 10.0 kHz 0.0 dB

LFE Level 0.0 dB

DTS LFE Mode Movie

Dynamic Range Normal

ZONE 1 OPERATION

Source DVD Record DVD

Video DVD Volume -25.0

Mode Surround Center 0.0

Spkrs 7 Rear 0.0

Eq 1 Variable Sub 0.0

2 Speaker Location

next item adjust

MENU setup system

ZONE 2 OPERATION

Power ON

next item adjust

0. .9 +10 recall SAVE preset

MENU main menu SEL edit EQ

3 Speaker Levels

4 Crossovers + LFE

5 Room Equalization

next item SEL select

MENU setup system

SETUP DISPLAYS

1 Front Panel Bright

2 Overlay Opaque Bright

3 Background Color Grey

ZONE 1 FAVORITES

Source DVD Record DVD

Video DVD Volume -25.0

next item adjust

0. . 9 +10 recall SAVE preset

Preset 0 Yes

MENU main menu SEL edit EQ

4 Z1 Monitor Video Auto

5 Z1 Monitor Aspect 4:3

next item adjust

MENU setup system

SETUP DVD INPUT

1 Favorite Mode Surround

2 Favorite Speakers 7

3 Level 0.0 dB

4 Name DVD

5 Component Video 2

6 DVD Audio Input No

next item adjust

ZONE 2 FAVORITES

Preset 0 Yes

'TV -25 dB '

0. . 9 +10 Preset recall SEL

'TV -25 dB '

0. . 9 +10 Preset recall SEL

edit name yes/no

MENU main menu

MAIN MENU

1 Zone 1 Operation

2 Zone 2 Operation

3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets

edit name yes/no

4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets

5 System Setup

6 Memory Backup/Restore

next item SEL select

MENU exit menu system

MENU setup system

SETUP PRESETS

1 Volume in Presets Yes

When recalling a preset

volume level changes to

Preset Level

2 Preset Names Auto

When saving a preset

system generates a name

next item adjust

SETUP SYSTEM

1 Speakers

2 Displays

3 Inputs

4 Presets

5 Advanced

next item SEL select

MENU main menu

MENU setup system

MEMORY BACKUP AND RESTORE

1 Memory Operation Backup

Save ALL memory

settings in EEPROM

SEL preform adjust

MENU main menu

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

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