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B&K Components, Ltd.
User Manual
R
EFERENCE
5 S2
Stereo Preamplifier Tuner
13742 0804
USER MANUAL - R
EFERENCE 5 S2
© 2004 B&K Components Ltd. All rights reserved.
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ERRORS/OMISSIONS MADE IN THIS MANUAL. The information in this manual may be subject to change
without prior notice.
Accessories Included
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their respective companies or organizations.
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B&K Components Ltd., referred to herein as B&K, warrants your B&K equipment against all defects in material and workmanship for a period of five
years from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and only to equipment in normal residential use and service.
Defective equipment must be returned to B&K, prepaid, accompanied by proof of purchase and sufficient payment to cover the cost of return shipping
and handling, and will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of B&K whose decision as to the method of reparation will be final.
This warranty shall not apply to any equipment which is found to have been improperly installed, incorrectly fused, misused, abused, or subjected to
harmful elements, used in any way not in accordance with instructions supplied with the unit, or to have been modified, repaired or altered in any way
without the expressed, written consent of B&K. This warranty does not apply to the cabinet or appearance items such as the faceplate or control but-
tons, nor does it cover any expenses incurred in shipping the unit to and from the manufacturer's service department.
This warranty on B&K Components, Ltd. products is NOT VALID if the products have been purchased from an unauthorized dealer or an E-tailer or if
the original factory serial number has been removed, defaced or replaced in any way. B& K Components, Ltd. sells its products through authorized
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B&K Components, Ltd. at 716-656-0026.
Upgradability: B&K is one the first manufacturers in the audio/video industry to consistently offer software and hardware upgrades to its processing of
audio signals. Through upgrades B&K delivers exceptional value to its customers. But what is "Upgradability"? Upgradability is not a guarantee; we
define it as a philosophy of designing and manufacturing products so that as audio technology evolves, B&K can provide enhancements and improve-
ments to its products that are economically viable.
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Returning Equipment
No equipment may be returned to B&K Components Ltd. without a RETURN AUTHORIZATION (RA). Should you find it necessary to return equip-
ment to B&K, for any reason, a RETURN AUTHORIZATION (RA) number must be issued by B& K in respect of the equipment being returned. You
may request an RA number by calling B& K at the numbers below. We will need the following information to issue your RA number. Please have it
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2. The model and serial number of the equipment being returned.
3. A description of the problem being experienced.
4. Your sales receipt.
Your call will be referred to a Technical Service Representative 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.
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ACCESSORIES AND WARRANTY
SBIMPLY ETTER!
BK&
1 - Reference 5 S2
1 - User Manual
1 - Remote Control
1 - FM Antenna
1 - AM Antenna
1 - Power Cord
1 - Warranty Card
2100 Old Union Road Buffalo, NY 14227 1-800-543-5252 In NY: 716-656-0026 fax: 716-656-1291
e-mail: info@bkcomp.com Web Site: www.bkcomp.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2
PREAMPLIFIER FEATURES 3
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION 4
BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION 5
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 6
SOURCE CONNECTIONS 6
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 7
FIVE POSITION PHOENIX CONNECTOR 8
KEYPAD or IR SENSOR CONNECTION 8
AMPLIFIER CONTROL TRIGGER 8
UNIT OPERATION 9
POWER ON/OFF 9
ON/STANDBY 9
ADJUSTING VOLUME 9
CHOOSING A SOURCE 9
ADJUSTING BALANCE 9
ADJUSTING BASS, TREBLE and LOUDNESS 10
TUNER OPERATION 10
HEADPHONE MODE 10
BKcSuite SETUP SOFTWARE 11
PRESETS 11
THE MENU SYSTEM 12
DESCRIPTIONS OF MAIN MENU SELECTIONS 12
FACTORY RESET 13
MAIN SETUP MENU FLOW DIAGRAM 14
ADVANCED MENU 15
TROUBLESHOOTING 16
ADVANCED SETUP MENU FLOW DIAGRAM 17
SPECIFICATIONS Back
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Date of Purchase:
Preamplifier Model #: Reference 5 S2
Preamplifier Serial #:
Purchased From:
Address:
Phone #:
Product Information
PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING
WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Care should
be taken to prevent objects or liquid from entering the enclosure. Never handle the power cord with
wet hands.
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The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user of the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may constitute a risk
of electric shock to you.
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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.
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Caution: To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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Unplug the Preamplifier Tuner from the AC outlet when plugging in or unplugging cables, when left
unused for an extended period of time, when moving, or when you suspect lightning in your area.
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Prevent damage to the power cord. Do not bend, pull, place objects on, alter, etc. Replace the
power cord if it becomes damaged. Always grasp the plug on the power cord when plugging in or
unplugging the Preamplifier Tuner from the AC outlet.
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Your system may produce sound levels capable of causing permanent hearing loss. Do not operate
for extended periods of time at high volume levels.
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Make sure the Preamplifier Tuner is placed on a level surface.
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The Preamplifier Tuner is equipped with raised feet to provide ventilation, reduce acoustic feedback,
and provide protection against scratching the surface the unit is resting on. Do not remove them.
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Do not stack anything on top of the preamplifier tuner (processor, source, etc.) Leave a minimum of
2" clearance from the top of the Preamplifier Tuner to the next shelf (or component) to insure proper
ventilation.
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The Preamplifier Tuner should be located away from other sources that may be sensitive to heat.
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Do not perform any internal modifications to the Preamplifier Tuner.
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Always connect the preamplifier power cord to a dedicated AC outlet for normal operation.
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If young children are present, adult supervision should be provided until the children are capable of
following all rules for safe operation.
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Mistaking CONTROL OUTPUT or CONTROL INPUT connectors for audio/video inputs or outputs
may damage your Preamplifier or other components.
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Damage may occur to your speakers when the power rating of the driver is exceeded while playing
back music processed by the Preamplifier. Ensure that all the drivers in your system are capable of
handling not only the average power being delivered by the power amplifiers, but also the peak power
that is likely to be generated during strong passages. If you are unsure of your speaker's power rating,
contact the speaker manufacturer or the dealer where you purchased them.
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The Preamplifier Tuner should be serviced by qualified personnel when:
A. The Preamplifier Tuner is not functioning properly.
B. The Preamplifier Tuner was exposed to rain or other type of moisture.
C. The Preamplifier Tuner was dropped, or the chassis is damaged.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Installation Considerations
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Your new Stereo Preamplifier Tuner is a versatile audio control center. The Preamplifier Tuner is designed to
sound sensational and be an attractive, easy-to-use addition to your audio system. The Reference 5 S2
makes an excellent addition to any home or office. B&K products are designed and hand assembled at the
facilities in Buffalo New York, USA.
Remote Control Operation - Easy control of your B&K Preamplifier Tuner.
CK1.2 Keypad Interface - One 5-pin phoenix plug allows a CK1.2 Keypad to control the Reference 5 S2.
Headphone Jack - 1/4” (6.3mm) headphone jack available for private listening time.
Front Panel Operation - Most functions can be controlled from the Preamplifier Tuner front panel.
Analog (RCA) Inputs/Outputs - Six audio source inputs. One full range output. One high pass output. One
low pass output (subwoofer). One summed left and right mono output. One tape loop output.
Balanced (XLR) Full range outputs - One pair of balanced outputs deliver the quietest and most accurate
signal path between the preamplifier and amplifier.
Gold Plated Connectors - Better sound quality with minimumized signal loss and degradation.
Presets - 40 user presets allow instant recall of any user setting including AM, FM or source input.
Loudness - May be used to add clarity to the audio signal for low to moderate listening levels.
Bass - May be adjusted for better room acoustics.
Treble - May be adjusted for better room acoustics.
Customized Input and Present Names - Assign names to presents, inputs, or the turn on message.
Internally Digitally Synthesized AM/FM Stereo Tuner
IR Output - One IR output allows integrating the Preamplifier Tuner with an infrared emitter control system.
Control I/O - A single 5 pin plug-in Phoenix connector allows easy system access to the preamplifiers 12VDC
power source, one Infrared data input signal, one RS-232 transmit for keypad status and one 12 VDC pro-
grammable trigger for amplifiers.
BKcSuite Integration - B& K setup software allows the user to configure and save user preferences and pre-
sets using a PC. BKcSuite software is availible online at www
.bkcomp.com.
RS-232 Controllable - RS-232 Two Way communication allows for enhanced system control, interface with
BKcSuite or an RS-232 controller.
Available Faceplates
17” Black (Standard)
17” Silver (Optional)
19” Black Rack Mount (Optional)
19” Silver Rack Mount (Optional)
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PREAMPLIFIER FEATURES
1. Headphone Jack - Stereo headphones having a standard ¼” (6.3mm) stereo jack can be connected to the
headphone output. The Preamplifier Tuner must be on and in HEADPHONE Mode for proper headphone
operation.
2. Front panel Display - The Preamplifier Tuner display is a 16 character alphanumeric fluorescent display. It
will display current status of the Preamplifier Tuner and any changes being performed.
3. Front Panel Buttons - The following table outlines front panel button operation.
4. Volume control - For controlling system volume. Turning the rotational encoder control clockwise increas-
es the volume level, counterclockwise decreases the volume level. The volume knob is also used to change
other Tuner and preamplifier settings when in the menu system.
5. Master power switch - Shuts off all power to the Preamplifier Tuner. Normal operation of the
Preamplifier Tuner requires the master power switch to remain on. Use the ON/STANDBY button for
daily ON and OFF. Only turn the Preamplifier Tuner off with the master power switch when not using it for an
extended period of time.
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FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
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MASTER
POWER
ON /STANDBY PRESET
ENTER
SOURCE LOUDNESS
TUNE DOWN
TUNE UP
LEVEL
SAVE
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ON/STANDBY
Toggles the preamplifier in and out of standby mode, (ON or OFF).
PRESET
Steps through audio presets for instant preset recall.
Press ENTER to recall preset.
ENTER
Confirm Selection
Press ENTER and PRESET simultaneously to access the menu system.
SAVE
Save a preset.
Press ENTER to confirm.
DOWN UP
Allows radio tune - (down) or tune + (up) of the AM/FM tuner.
When in menu, steps through menus, sources or characters.
SOURCE
Steps through source inputs.
LOUDNESS
Engages a loudness curve (high and low boosted) for low level listening.
LEVEL
Selects VOLUME, BALANCE, BASS or TREBLE level to be adjusted via the
rotational encoder knob.
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