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B&K Reference 20 Plus A/V System Controller User's Manual

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1. the other end to the appropriate digital input on the 4 9 back of the processor COAX DIGITAL TV v2 vi 000 000 Coax digital from VLD output from VLD outpu Connecting A Laser disc Player Dolby Digital DT 1 AC 3 laser discs use a special technique called AC 3 RF to encode the Dolby Digital bitstream If the e e e laser disc player is capable of playing back Dolby Digital discs it will have a separate output for this 76 Ox bitstream in addition to the normal coaxial and or Pu Cuius optical outputs Do not connect the AC3 RF output E INPUT input directly to your processor The AC 3 RF bitstream must first be converted to a normal non RF Dolby Digital type signal It is recommended that a B amp K t DT 1 be used to convert and select between the Lasers AC 3 RF and PCM DTS signals The output from a DT 1 will automatically select between the connected PCM DTS bitstreams and the converted AC 3 RF Dolby Digital signal Other AC 3 RF to Dolby Digital decoders may not make this switch AC 3 RF input automatically Connect the laser disc s AC3 RF output to the DT 1 s AC 3 RF input Connect either the laser disc player s PCM coaxial or optical digital output not both to the DT 1 s coaxial 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
2. 9 LtRt not an allowed favorite mode setting L R Dolby Surround encoding 40 13258 11 01 SETUP DVD INPUT 1 Favorite Mode Surround 2 Favorite Speakers 7 3 Level 4 Name DVD 5 Component Video 2 6 DVD Audio Input No next item adjust gt MENU setup system DVD SPEAKERS 1 From Front Panel lA PAUSE or v STOP or lA PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN move to Favorite Speakers REW or REW or FF I REW or FF VOLUME KNOB select favorite speakers for use with source 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 4 Name DVD 5 Component Video 2 6 DVD Audio Input No next item adjust gt MENU setup system L From Front Panel 6 EEAS or STOP A UP or v DOWN lt REW or FF VOLUME KNOB adjust to desired level 41 13258 11 01 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 rem
3. ADVANCED ZONE B SETTINGS 1 Level Control Variable 2 Fixed Level 3 Zone ID 4 V2 Output 5 Link Input to Zone A 6 Link Power to Zone A 24 next item adjust MENU advanced setup ZB LINK SRE NO Fon Remete From Front Panel A PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN move to Link Input to Zone A lt REW or BFF VOLUME 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 feature 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 remote 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 Output Tape 5 Link Input to Zone A No 6 Link Power to Zone A No next item adjust MENU advanced setup ZB LINK PUR NO From Front Pans A PAUSE or v STOP UP or v DOWN move to Link Power to Zone A lt REW or FF VOLUME KNOB set to Yes or No MENU Z MENU return to ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP 67 13258 11 01 Power On Titles When you turn your processor on it displays two lines of text You can change this text to a personalized message Make sure you are in the ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP menu and the remote is in B amp K mode ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP 1 Zone1 Setup A 2 Zone 2 Setup
4. LINE OUTPUTS LINE INPUTS n y 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 interconnect 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 interconnect 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 14 13258 11 01 DVD Audio using the Coax digital inputs optional your processor allows for an option to connect a 5 1 DVD Audio or other 5 1 surround format device to the processor s DVD Audio input when NO coax digital inputs are to be used This option calls for the setting of a push button switch internal to the unit Please contact B amp K customer service for further details if this option is desired Attach one end of an audio interconnect cable to the center output on the DVD Audio source device then attach the
5. No sound display will not light 1 Power cord not plugged in 2 Power off at AC source 3 Power switch off 4 AC power inlet fuse blown or faulty No sound display 1 Processor in mute on 2 Volume control to minimum 3 Wrong source selected 4 Line stage to amp cables loose or faulty 5 Source to line stage cables loose or faulty 1 Poor ground connection in interconnect cables 2 Poor ground in main AC supply Loud hum or buzz on one or more channels 3 Poor ground on cable box 4 Cables running across back of TV Surround sound does not sound correct 1 Recordings are not Dolby Surround encoded 2 Recordings are not Dolby Digital 3 Surround processor not in correct mode 4 Check speaker setup 5 Speakers phase wrong Remote will not operate unit 1 Batteries missing 2 Batteries dead 3 Batteries inserted wrong 4 Remote signal blocked 5 Lens requires cleaning 6 Wrong programming 1 Zone 1 A video monitor is and White selected to the wrong signal type One or more channels sound bad amplifiers are working correctly Note 1 Check to see if the external power 1 Reconnect power cord 2 Check power at plug 3 Turn power switch on 4 Check for shorts or overloading Replace fuse 1 Unmute processor 2 Increase volume 3 Select source 4 Tighten repair or replace cable 5 Tighten repair or replace cable 1 Ch
6. 5 Amp 250 Volt 17 w x10 d x3 50 h 10 pounds 5 years processor 1 year remote 13258 11 01 Limited Warranty B amp K Components Ltd referred to herein as B amp K warrants your B amp 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 amp 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 amp 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 amp K This warranty does not apply to the cabinet the remote controller or appearance items such as the faceplate control buttons or display 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 amp K shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damage
7. TV monitor Speakers etc The answers to your questions determine how many cables you need to connect to the back of the processor 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 connect a DVD player to the input labeled DVD or a VCR to the input labeled V1 or TAPE etc However your equipment may differ from the labeling on the back of your processor In most cases you can connect any type of source to any input see FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS For example if you don t have a satellite receiver you can connect a DAT player or a second cassette deck to SAT You can also reprogram the source name that will appear on your processor s front panel and on screen display see SYSTEM SETUP INPUTS e Also note the length of the cable for each component s connection 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 e Think about the type and length of cable you need and obstacles in the cable s path doorways furniture walkways etc To decide which ones are right for you talk to your dealer about the various cable products that are available For safety keep all cab
8. 2 13258 11 01 SAFETY PRECUATIONS 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 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 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 parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel If an outdoor antenna is connected to the antenna input be sure it is grounded to provide some protection against 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 u
9. B 3 Power On Titles POWER ON TITLES 1 Power On Line 1 BK Components 2 Power On Line 2 4 Control Out 5 Security Options 6 DSP Usage 7 RS 232 Control Port Digital DNA Y next item SEL select next item SEL edit MENU setup syste MENU advanced setup m POVER ON TITLES POWER GN LINE 1 rom Front Panel PAUSE or v STOP or V DOWN move to Power On Titles UP SEL or ENTER activate ADVANCED POWER ON TITLES A PAUSE or v STOP move to Power On Line 1 SEL or ENTER activate Line 1 A PAUSE or v STOP change blinking character V UP or v EE REW or FF move to new character repeat 5 6 continue changing characters SEL or ENTER finish editing line 1 a PAUSE or v STOP move to Power On Line 2 repeat 4 8 edit Line 2 MENU return to ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP o m c Control Outputs Your processor s control outputs allow you to control up to 4 external devices such as power amplifiers projection 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 Make sure you are in the ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP menu and the remote is in B amp K mode ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP CONTROL OUT SETUP Zone 1 Setup A Zone 2 Setup B 1 Control Out 1 Power On Titles 2 Control Out 2 Control Out 3 Control Out 3
10. B output is V2 and the V2 output is the previously selected source This 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 ADVANCED ZONE B SETTINGS 1 Level Control Variable 1 Level Control Fixed 2 Fixed Level 15 dB 2 Fixed Level 15 dB 3 Zone ID 2 3 Zone ID 2 4 V2 Output 4 V2 Output 5 Link Input to Zone A No 5 Link Input to Zone A No 6 Link Power to Zone A No WARNING Connecting a tape recorder to V2 in LINE mode can cause speaker damage next item adjust V next item adjust MENU advanced setup MENU advanced setup JF Remete From Front Panel A PAUSE or STOP UP or v DOWN REW or FF VOLUME KNOB set for Tape or Line 66 13258 11 01 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 selection is detected remote front panel or RS 232 on Zone 1 A source linkage will cause the source 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
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12. Locking the IR remote control will only allow operation of your processor from the front panel or RS 232 computer interface Note if you inadvertently lock IR simultaneously pressing SLEEP UP and DOWN on the front panel will always enter the advanced security options to allow changing these settings SECURITY OPTIONS 1 Advanced Menu Visible 2 Memory Locked No 3 Front Locked No Locked No next item SEL select MENU advanced setup a PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN move to IR Locked REW or FF VOLUME KNOB No allow IR remote control operation Yes DO NOT ALLOW IR REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION MENU return to ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP 72 13258 11 01 DSP Usage Allows displaying the current DSP usage in MIPS ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP Ma Zone 1 Setup A Zone2 Setup B 1 Utilized DSP Power On Titles Processing Power Control Out XXX MIPS Security Options DSP Usage RS 232 Control Port Tl next item SEL select MENU setup system L From Front Panel a PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN move to DSP Usage 2 SEL or ENTER d ENTER activate DSP USAGE A PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN 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 AVR202 Plus and Reference 20 Plus device specific appendix s RS 232 port s
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14. in each of 2 Zones The saved information includes the selected audio source 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 previously A convenient set of 40 presets come preprogrammed with your processor Recalling a Preset RECALL PRESET 2 DVD Party 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 0 9 10 preset SEL confirm MENU cancel 2 DVD PRRTY O From Front Panel number or 10 number PRESET step favorite preset review settings for recall SEL or ENTER 4 ENTER recall preset Saving a Preset SAVE PRESET 10 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 T character position lt gt 0 9 10 preset SEL confirm MENU cancel iB OVO 25 DB L From Front Panel make all settings you wish make all settings you prepare for saving preset to save wish to save Ea SAVE LL SAVE activate preset save A PAUSE or v STOP UP or v DOWN rename preset if desired REW or FF VOLUME KNOB 55 13258 11 01 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 remote or from the front panel If using the remote be sure it is in B amp K mode and
15. outputs are available for Zone 1 A and Zone 2 B Connect to a digital recorder CD R mini disc DAT personal computer etc These signals are 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 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 output OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUTS DIGITAL OUTPUTS SAT CD DVD v2 V1 OPTICAL 3 5mm COAX D 6 6 3 5m COAX Zone 1 A Coax digital output to digital recorder o Zone 1 A Optical digital output to digital recorder lil 16 13258 11 01 SURROUND OUTPUTS Your processor has multiple surround processor outputs for use with external amplifier s or powered speakers The Reference 20 Plus processor allows further processing of the surround channels for the precise decoding of Dolby Digital Surround EX and DTS ES soundtracks via matrix decoding Here is a typical processor surround output setup Connect to the Surround Back Right Connect to the Surround Left Sbr power amplifier input SI power amplifier input Connect to the Center power amplifier input SURROUND OUTPUTS Connect to the Left Front CENTER LBACK LSURR FRONTL POW a
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17. 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 like 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 1 Control Out 1 2 Control Out 2 3 Control Out 3 4 Control Out 4 OND O1 ENE Setup Control Out 2 CONTROL OUT SETUP CONTROL OUT 2 SETUP TUNER Zone B 1 Control Out 1 V1 Zone B 2 Control Out 2 v2 Zone B 3 Control Out 3 TV Zone B DVD Zone B CD Zone B SAT Zone B Tape Zone B 4 next item SEL select y next item adjust MENU advanced setup MENU control out setup CONTROL BUT 2 Ce TUNER ZONE B 69 13258 11 01 4 Control Out 4 0 Y O O1 WO N From Front Panel a PAUSE v STOP or V DOWN move to Control Out 2 vi or A UP repeat3 4 repet3 4 setcontrolout2forothersources MENU Z MENU return to CONTROL OUT SETTINGS Setup Control Out 3 CONTROL OUT SETUP CONTROL OUT 3 SETUP TUNER Zone A B V1 Zone A B v2 Zone A B TV Zone A B DVD Zone A B CD Zone A B SAT Zone A B Tape Zone A B y next item SEL select next item adjust MENU advanced setup MENU control out setup CONTROL BUT 3 C3 TUNER ZA ZB From Front Panel VOLUME KNOB repeat3 4 repet3 4 setcontrol out 3 for other sources MENU MENU r
18. MENU advanced setup UPDATE ENABLED 74 13258 11 01 From Front Panel PAUSE or STOP A UP or V DOWN lt REW or REW or PER REW or FF VOLUME KNOB select Enable or Disabled RS 232 receive ID RS 232 PORT SETUP 1 Port Enable 2 Baud Rate 9600 3 Echo Enable 4 Update Enable 5 Receive ID 6 Transmit ID next item SEL select MENU advanced setup From Front Panel PAUSE or STOP UP or v DOWN lt REW or I REW or FF REW or FF VOLUME KNOB select desired receive ID RS 232 transmit ID RS 232 PORT SETUP Port Enable Baud Rate 9600 Echo Enable Update Enable Receive ID 0 6 Transmit ID move to new line Py next item SEL select MENU advanced setup UP or v DOWN move to Transmit ID VOLUME KNOB select desired transmit ID MENU return to ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP Z MENU return to SYSTEM SETUP Z MENU 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 75 13258 11 01 TROUBLESHOOTING
19. UP or DOWN SEL or ENTER 4 ENTER activate ZONE 2 OPERATION source then B amp K O SOURCE adjust and or edit Zone 2 VOLUME or VOLUME v and or parameters as desired FILI A UP or v DOWN select function VOLUME KNOB adjust parameter SAVE or ENTER EA SAVE and ENTER start the preset save process or select a different preset Note the system will pick the next number available preset You may pick a different preset number if desired A PAUSE or v STOP UP or v DOWN rename preset if desired REW or FF VOLUME KNOB ENTER ENTER ZONE 1 FAVORITE PRESETS Favorite presets need only be setup after adding changing presets or sources This feature allows for skipping selected presets when pressing the remote CHANNEL v 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 amp K mode and you are in the MAIN MENUS L TEILS ZONE 1 FAVORITES Preset 0 Ves 3 Zone 1 Favorite Preset AM Traffic 4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets 5 Svstem Setup 6 Memorv Backup Restore 0 9 410 preset recall SEL T edit name ves no gt MENU main menu 44 next item SEL select MENU exit menu system 58 13258 11 01 fom Front Pane PAUSE or STO SEL or ENTER umber or 10 number lt REW or FF FILI APAUSE or v STOP ENTER repeat 3 6 MENU ZONE 2 FAVORITE PRESETS Favorite presets need
20. amp K and or other brand user equipment RS 232 Control easy control and interface of your B amp K product with other system controllers 96 24 bit A D and D A Conversion Ultra High Resolution reproduction of musical details 96 24 bit processing 96 24 bit digital data and analog source material use 96 kHz 24 bit DSP processing during all stereo listening modes Selectable Bass Management Crossover Frequency and Slope allows system versatility for bass adjustments and management to assure optimum performance from your speaker system Room Equalization a sweepable notch filter and variable equalization is available in the digital domain for use in achieving the best possible room response Upgradeable modular design allows for future A D D A DSP and Digital Receiver State of the art today state of the art tomorrow 4 13258 11 01 THE BASICS The following is intended to familiarize users with common terms and applications of Home Theater equipment Sources your processor can directly provide audio from its built in AM FM tuner It can also provide limited video from its on screen menu system Typically you will want to connect a number of additional sources VCR DVD player etc to your 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 Source Media 5 13258 11 01 seven
21. 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 mono information to the center channel works just as well on stereo non Pro Logic encoded material and may provide improved imaging especially when sitting away from the sweet spot in the center of your speakers Only Dolby Surround encoded 2 channel material has true surround speaker information However Pro Logic s surround speaker processing may provide a pleasing ambiance effect on many stereo non Pro Logic soundtracks Selecting Audio Mode Surround 7 DVD Surrnd 7 EQ Variable DVD 5 1 48k Both Video eR GUR RSU U MU d From Remote From Front Panel Action B amp K make sure remote is in B amp K mode SURR O MODE step to desired mode 7 A UP or v DOWN step to desired speakers Selecting Audio Mode Stereo 4B DVD STEREO HB DVD Stereo 4B EQ Variable DVD 5 1 48k Both Video make sure remote is in B amp K mode step to desired mode 51 13258 11 01 EQUALIZATION EQ Selecting an EQ function via the remote control allows you to override how the audio is currently being 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 for occasional adjustments for a particular source material They affect all inputs bu
22. 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 more digital data to encode the information and may provide greater fidelity than Dolby Digital DTS is a digital format only It must be delivered to your 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 6 13258 11 01 you can create your own DTS DATs or CDs but not mini disc or digital compact cassette As with Dolby Digital 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 DVD Audio also referred to as MLP Meridian Lossless Packing MLP is a lossless coding system for high quality linear PCM audio For DVD Audio MLP performs lossless compression of up to 6 channels of up to 24 bit material sampled at rates between 44 1kHz and 192kHz 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 6 coaxial digital inputs The coax digital inputs may be configured internally for use as an analog 5 1 input Sound will normally come from al
23. comes from the factory setup for 7 small speakers and a subwoofer If this does not match your speakers then audio information will be lost For example if you do not currently have a center channel speaker and you do not perform this setup procedure the center channel information will be lost If you perform this setup correctly the processor will know that you have no center channel speaker and send this information 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 large amounts of bass If this bass information is sent to small speakers that are incapable of reproducing so much bass then the bass information 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 correctly Typically all bookshelf or satellite speakers are considered small Smaller floor standing speakers with single woofers 8 or less should also be considered small Floor standing speakers with 10 or larger woofers or multiple smaller woofers may be considered large These are general guidelines only if you are unsure consult your speaker manufacturer or check with the dealer if they are unsure If
24. desired bass frequency Y PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN move to Bass Level REW or FF VOLUME KNOB set to desired bass level v A move to Treble Frequency set to desired treble frequency move to Treble Lev set desired treble ev MENU Z MENU return to SETUP SYSTEM 35 13258 11 01 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 amp K mode Zone 1 Operation 1 Speakers Zone 2 Operation 2 Displays Zone 1 Favorite Presets 3 Inputs Zone 2 Favorite Presets 4 Presets System Setup Memory Backup Restore v next item SEL select L next item SEL select MENU exit menu system MENU main menu SETUP DISPLAYS Fem Remote From Front Panel PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN move to Displays SEL or ENTER ENTER activate SETUP DISPLAYS Set the intensity of the front panel display 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 next item adjust gt MENU setup system DISPLAY BRIGHT O From Front Panel PALS e STOR UP ory DOWN REW or FF VOLUME KNOB change display brightness Set the intensity of on screen video overlays Overlays will appear when you change a processor setting or your processor detects a change in the incoming audio or video information Transparent mode all
25. exit menu system MENU main menu L From Front Panel A PAUSE or STOP A UP or v DOWN SEL or ENTER 4 ENTER activate SETUP PRESETS 43 13258 11 01 Use volume with presets Recalling a preset normally 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 SETUP PRESETS 1 Volume In Presets 1 Volume In Presets When recalling a preset When recalling a reset volume level changes to volume level remains at preset level current level 2 Preset Names Auto 2 Preset Names Auto When saving a preset When saving a preset system generates a name system generates a name next item adjust next item adjust gt MENU setup system MENU setup system L From Front Panel lt REW or FF VOLUME KNOB select Yes or No Generating a name when saving a preset When 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 so that any custom names that you have entered will not get erased each time you save a minor change to a preset Turning auto naming off means 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 au
26. if you are viewing letterbox material on a 16 9 widescreen monitor this information 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 next item adjust gt MENU setup system From Front Pane A PAUSE or v STOP UP or v DOWN move to Zone 1 A Monitor Aspect REW or FF VOLUME KNOB change aspect ratio MENU Z MENU return to SETUP SYSTEM 38 13258 11 01 Inputs Usually these settings may be left set to the factory defaults However your processor allows fine tuning how your processor operates after the selection of an input source Make sure you are in the SETUP MENUS and your remote is in B amp K mode MAIN MENU SETUP SYSTEM Zone 1 Operation 1 Speakers Zone 2 Operation 2 Displays Zone 1 Favorite Presets 3 Inputs Zone 2 Favorite Presets 4 Presets System Setup Memory Backup Restore next item SEL select L next item SEL select MENU exit menu system MENU main menu H From Front Panel PAUSE or STOP A UP or v DOWN SEL orENTER SEL orENTER ENTER 4 ENTER activate SETUP INPUTS Select input SETUP DVD INPUT 1 Favorite Mode Surround 2 Favor
27. important if you are using mixed composite 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 possible sound you may have to use the DVD player s menu system to get to a Dolby Digital or DTS 5 1 channel soundtrack If you ever need to call B amp K regarding a problem with your processor be sure to note this status display before calling ON SCREEN DISPLAY The current EQ Used to indicate current bitstream type is Setting Dolby Digital and it is not set for use ata dialog normalization level of 27 dB es ou have chosen Dialog Normalization 4 J DVD Surround 7 EQ Variable DVD J AC35 1 48K Both Video The video types your has 77 The current sample rate of vour processor a The bitstream source your processor has detected The bitstream type your processor has detected The audio mode and speaker selection you have chosen The number of channels your processor has detected po EE XSURROUND 1 The audio video v FRONT PANEL DISPLAY E audio mode and iy you have chosen selection you have chosen From Front Panel SEL or ENTER 4 ENTER re
28. only be setup after adding changing presets or sources This feature allows for skipping selected presets when pressing the remote CHANNEL A v 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 amp K mode and you are in the MAIN MENUS ee ei MAIN MENU ZONE 2 FAVORITES 1 Zone 1 Operation 2 Zone 2 Operation Preset 0 Yes 3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets AM Traffic 4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets 5 System Setup 6 Memory Backup Restore 0 9 10 preset recall SEL next item SEL select 7 edit name ves noc gt MENU exit menu system MENU main menu Z2 FAVORITES Ze 0 AN TR SES om Front Pane PAUSE or v STOP move to Zone 2 Favorite SEL or ENTER activate ZONE 2 FAVORITE umber or 10 number select a preset for no skip skip REW or FF select yes no no skip skip A PAUSE or v STOP rename preset if desired save preset name repeat 3 6 modify additional favorite presets MENU Z MENU exit menu system JO 6 8 EN 59 13258 11 01 GETTING PROCESSOR STATUS When you are not in a menu pressing ENTER will bring up a two or three line status message on Zone 1 A video outputs A single line status message is also available on the processor s front 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
29. other end to the Center TV V3 DVD Audio input on the processor Repeat for the Left surround V2 and Left front V1 audio connection 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 SUB SAT DVD Audio input on the processor Repeat for the Right surround CD and Right front DVD VLD audio connection Connect to the DVD audio player Left Surround output gt Connect to the DVD audio player Subwoofer output 00 I Connect to the DVD audio 15 13258 11 01 DIGITAL CONNECTIONS Connect digital inputs DVD VLD etc to the processor You will need either coaxial or optical 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 COAX DIGITAL INPUTS TV V3 V V1 Coaxial digital inputs standard RCA type connectors Attach one end of your digital coaxial cable to your source i Coax digital input coaxial digital out and the other end to the appropriate from DVD output processor coaxial digital orange input Optical digital inputs First remove the cap on OPTICAL DIGITAL the optical digital input Save the cap Attach one end of your digital optical cable to your source and to SAT cD DVD v2 v1 lll Optical digital output from source
30. piece systems where the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder is separate from the preamp Your processor contains a complete bass management system You can use as few as two large front left and right speakers or two small left and right speakers plus a subwoofer or as many as seven full range speakers plus a subwoofer or any combination in between without missing any information Wherever small 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 speaker that can handle it usually a subwoofer but it can also send center surround or LFE bass to large front speakers if no subwoofer is available When center or surround speakers 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 number of sources adjust volume 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 formats 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 speakers installed in it Your processor includes a full preamp processor for Zone 1 A plus an additional analog stereo preamp for Zone 2 B Th
31. 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 speakers location This allows for 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 processor will electronically move each speaker to maintain correct time alignment with the listening position You may also change the units to meters if you prefer SETUP SPEAKERS 1 Speaker Size 2 Speaker Location 3 Speaker Levels 4 Crossovers LFE 5 Room Equalization SPEAKER LOCATION feet 1 Left Front 10 0 2 Center 10 0 3 Right Front 10 0 4 Right Surround 10 0 5 Right Surr Back 5 0 6 7 8 Left Surr Back 5 0 Left Surround 10 0 Subwoofer 10 0 next item SEL select adjust lt gt SPEAKER LOCATION a PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN move to Speaker Location SEL or ENTER activate SPEAKER LOCATION a PAUSE or v STOP move to Left Front REW or FF adjust left speaker location A PAUSE or v STOP move to Center REW or gt FF adjust center speaker location repeat 5 6 for each speaker repeat 5 6 for each speaker repeat for all
32. received 38 kHz modulated IR signal The processor will transmit received IR signals even in sleep mode Note The control outputs can output a maximum of 50 mA 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 mm jack shown above The plug must be wired as tip and the long barrel section The inputs are standard 38kHz modulated IR type with a voltage range of 5 to 12 VDC 19 13258 11 01 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS My collection of equipment differs from the labels on the back of my processor how can hook them up Your processor provides 5 identical sets of inputs V1 V2 DVD CD and SAT Each of these has analog audio composite video S video coaxial digital audio and optical digital audio It is convenient to connect components as labeled on the back of your processor but since all the inputs are identical you can connect any compatible source to any set o
33. speaker channels but your processor can produce mono 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 format for music and is also used on many movies You may get stereo from any source digital or analog Sound will normally come from the seven speaker channels but your processor can produce 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 limited range surround channel is encoded on the two stereo channels in a process called matrixing The surround channel information is encoded in positive polarity on the left channel and in negative polarity on the right channel The Dolby Processor can detect this encoding 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 information 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 How
34. the one which allows the loudest listening level SETUP CROSSOVERS LFE Crossover 80 0 Hz THX High Pass 12 0 dB THX Low Pass 24 0 dB THX Peak Limiter 0 0 dB LFE Level 0 0 dB DTS LFE Mode Movie Subwoofer Phase Normal 24 next item adjust 4 MENU setup speakers SUB PHASE INVERT From Front Pane A PAUSE or v STOP UP or v DOWN move to DTS LFE Mode REW or FF VOLUME KNOB adjust to desired value MENU Z MENU return to SETUP SPEAKERS MENU Z MENU return to SETUP SYSTEM 32 13258 11 01 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 see Setting up the notch filter 2 Variable bass and treble controls allow you to configure a default Variable EQ setting that best suits your listening room needs SETUP SPEAKERS SETUP ROOM EQUALIZATION Speaker Size Test Tone EONA Off Speaker Location Notch 100 0 Hz 0 0 dB Speaker Levels Notch Width 97 6 102 4 Hz Crossovers LFE Bass 100 0 Hz 0 0 dB Room Equalization Treble 10 0 kHz 0 0 dB next item SEL select Tl next item adjust MENU setup system MENU setup system ROOM EQUALIZE From Front
35. with speaker selection 0 HEADPHONE effects all inputs simultaneously This feature 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 WARNING in order to provide full range audio to 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 switching to selecting HEADPHONE operation Otherwise you may damage your speakers 50 13258 11 01 Speaker selection 8 DIRECT allows selection of the analog signals connected to the currently selected input sources L amp 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 processing is desired This may be desirable if
36. you have all small speakers we strongly recommend use of a subwoofer If your front left and right speakers or more are large then you may not require a subwoofer but you may still get better results using a subwoofer especially with Dolby Digital and DTS movies All THX certified speakers are small regardless of their physical size and should be used in audio systems along with a subwoofer 23 13258 11 01 Set the size for your front left and right L and R speakers You must have front speakers 1 Speaker Size 1 Front Small THX 2 Speaker Location 2 Center Small THX 3 Speaker Levels 3 Surround Small THX 4 Crossovers LFE 4 Surround Back 2 Small THX 5 Room Equalization 5 Subwoofer Yes THX Tl next item SEL select next item adjust lt gt MENU setup system MENU setup speakers From Front Pane MPAUSE or STOP APAUSE or STOP lt REW or ER Front setting Subwoofer Ultra Subwoofer Yes THX Subwoofer None Front Bass to SW Front Bass to SW Front Bass is Front Hi Pass to Front Front Hi Pass to Front Front Hi Pass to Front Front Bass to SW Front Full Range to Front Full Range to Front Front Full Range to Front Front Set the size for your center C speaker 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 v next item adjust MENU setup speakers L From Front Panel Acton A PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN m
37. 5 amp 6 Antenna inputs Connections for the AM and FM antennas 7 Line inputs Connections from your audio video sources Red RCA jacks right analog audio White RCA jacks left analog audio Yellow RCA jacks composite video 4 pin din jacks S video 8 Line level A V outputs Switched fixed level A V outputs to an audio or video recorder 9 Zone 1 A and Zone 2 B video outputs Outputs to your video monitors 11 13258 11 01 15 Coax Digital inputs Coax digital inputs are used to connect digital audio signals from your source to the receiver The incoming signal may be PCM Dolby Digital AC 3 or DTS Optional DVD Audio inputs Optional connections for a DVD audio or other 5 1 source device Center TV V3 RCA jacks center front surround audio inputs Sub SAT RCA jacks sub audio inputs Ls V2 RCA jacks left rear surround audio inputs Rs CD RCA jacks right rear surround audio inputs Lf V1 RCA jacks left front surround audio inputs Rf DVD VLD RCA jacks right front surround audio inputs 12 13258 11 01 MAKING THE CONNECTION It s tempting to just plug in your new A V processor and have great sound pour out Before 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 e What source components do want to connect to my processor CD VCR etc e What equipment will be receiving the audio and video
38. B amp K We SIMPLY SOUND BETTER B amp K Components Ltd Reference 20 Plus A V System Controller Owner s Manual USER INFORMATION Model Serial Date purchased Purchased from City State Phone Contact SPEAKER LOCATION feet Left Front Center Right Front Right Surround Right Surr Back Left Surr Back Left Surround Subwoofer 2 y next item adjust MENU setup speakers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SETUP CROSSOVERS LFE Crossover High Pass Low Pass Peak Limiter LFE Level DTS LFE Mode Subwoofer Phase mL next item adjust MENU setup speakers SETUP SPEAKER SIZE 1 Front 2 Center 3 Surround 4 Surround Back 5 Subwoofer nextitem adjust MENU setup speakers SETUP SPEAKER LEVELS Left Front Center Right Front Right Surround Right Surr Back Left Surr Back Left Surround Subwoofer A nextitem adjust MENU setup speakers ON oa S SETUP ROOM EQUALIZATION Test Tone 20 Hz Notch Hz Notch Width Bass Hz Treble Hz TL next item adjust 5 MENU setup speakers B amp K Components Ltd 2100 Old Union Road Buffalo New York 14227 2725 Phone 716 656 0026 Fax 716 656 1291 http www bkcomp com E mail info bkcomp com ii 13258 11 01 TABLE OF CONTENTS User INTO MAIN ci ii Table ot Contents Su ca ees am ecc a oat ea ae senay a eee Lui de E cree e EIE iii AckhowledgmeniS u ui ceases ai aa ina da LL e eI D ed eS VE Pe M I MERI ayan 2 Safety PrecuatiONs iii 3
39. E 5 Room Equalization Center 0 0 dB Right Front 0 0 dB Right Surround 0 0 dB Right Surr Back 0 0 dB Left Surr Back 0 0 dB Left Surround 0 0 dB Subwoofer 0 0 dB next item SEL select i adjust gt MENU setup system s SPERKER LEVELS LEFT FRONT 0 0 From Front Panel A PAUSE or v STOP UP or v DOWN move to Speaker Levels SEL or ENTER 4 ENTER activate SETUP SPEAKER LEVELS A PAUSEJ or MSTOP A UP or v DOWN REW or FF VOLUME KNOB adjust left level to a convenient reference level APAUSEJorw STOP MUP or v DOWN lt REW or FF VOLUME KNOB adjust center level to match left repeat 5 6 for each speaker repeat 5 6 for each speaker repeat until all levels match MENU Z MENU return to SETUP SPEAKERS DG REN O E 28 13258 11 01 Crossovers LFE Usually these settings may be left set to the factory 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 speakers 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 d
40. ETUP menu and the remote is in B amp K mode 1 Zone 1 Setup A 1 Max Level 15 dB 2 Zone 2 Setup B 2 Zone ID 1 3 Power On Titles 3 On Sreen Display Enabled 4 Control Out 4 V1 Output Tape 5 Security Options 5 Surround Modes Auto 6 DSP Usage 7 RS 232 Control Port 2 next item SEL select next item adjust gt MENU setup system MENU advanced setup 61 13258 11 01 From Front Pane a PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN move to Zone 1 Setup A SEL or ENTER 4 ENTER activate ADVANCED ZONE A SETTINGS Set the maximum level of Zone 1 A Max level allows you to set a maximum volume level for Zone 1 A This is verv useful if vou are using speakers that can t handle the maximum power output from vour processor or if vou simplv 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 1 Max Level 15 dB 2 Zone ID 1 3 On Sreen Display Enabled 4 V1 Output Tape 5 Surround Modes Auto next item adjust MENU advanced setup Fon Remote FromFront Panel APAUSE or STOP A UP or v DOWN REW or FF VOLUME KNOB adjust level to desired value Set Zone 1 A product ID Each message transmitted from your remote includes a Product Code identifying the manufacturer and Zone product ID code from 1 to 16 The product ID code allows multiple B amp K products to be controlled from the sa
41. HF Usable Sensitivity Mono Stereo Sensitivity Alternate Channel Selectivity Signal to Noise Ratio Antenna Input Impedance Processor Specifications A D Conversion D A Conversion Dolby Digital DTS DSP Upgradeability 5 Hz 20 kHz 0 0 5dB 2 Vin 1 5 V reference out 3 V rms 98 dB CCIR 2 k Weighted 50 k Ohms 221 Ohms 46 mV 8 7 4 5 1 format Optional 6 5 1 1 Zone 1 Adjustable 20 200 Hz 6 or 12 dB Oct 6 12 or 24 dB Oct FM Section 87 5 107 9 MHz Less than 0 25 20 Hz 15 kHz 1 3 dB 2 dB 12 dBf 15 35 dBf 65 dB 70 dB A Weighted 75 Ohms 24 Bit 48 96kHz 24 Bit 32 44 1 48 96kHz Motorola 24 Bit 120 MIPS A D amp D A DSP amp digital receiver Video Specifications Frequency Response Maximum Input Level Maximum Output Level Input Impedance Output Impedance Composite Video Inputs Composite Video Outputs SVHS Video Inputs SVHS Video Outputs Tuner Specifications Frequency Range Total Harmonic Distortion Sensitivity Sensitivity Selectivity Antenna Input Impedance Miscellaneous Line voltage Power consumption Replacement fuses Dimensions Weight Warranty See Limited Warranty Specifications subject to change without notice 77 20 Hz 10 MHz 3dB 2 V P P 2 V P P 75 Ohms 75 Ohms 7 5 7 5 AM section 520 1670 kHz Less than 0 3 28 dBf 28 dBf 30 dB 300 Ohms 120 220 240 VAC 30 watts max Line
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43. Panel lA PAUSE or v STOP or lA PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN move to Room Equalization SEL or ENTER SEL or ENTER ENTER J ENTER activate SETUP EQUALIZATION Using the test tone generator your processor has a low frequency sine wave generator 20 to 300 Hz available as an aid in determining the most offensive frequency to notch Usually this test tone generator will be used with the aid of an SPL meter in a similar fashion as that described in Setup Speaker Levels The tone generator may also be used to show up any mechanical room vibrations that should be reduced or eliminated While active the generator has adjustable frequency and three selectable output levels SETUP ROOM EQUALIZATION Test Tone SLAM 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 next item adjust MENU setup system 33 13258 11 01 From Front Panel a PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN move to Test Tone frequency lt REW or FF VOLUME KNOB set to desired frequency or vi F a PAUSE o STOP UP or v DOWN move to Notch Bass or Treble adjustments REW or FF VOLUME KNOB set to desired values repeat 1 4 repeat 1 4 repeat until desired result is achieved MENU Z MENU return to SETUP SYSTEM Setup up the notch filter your processor may be set to correct accentuated bass information caused by room size and speaker positioning The notch filter setu
44. Power On Titles 2 Memory Locked Control Out 3 Front Locked Security Options 4 IR Locked DSP Usage RS 232 Control Port nextitem SEL select Tl next item SEL select MENU setup system MENU advanced setup from remote V DOWN simultaneously PAUSE or STOP A UP or v DOWN REW or EF set to Hidden recommended or Visible Memory Locked Locking memory will prevent changing of your presets or system settings SECURITY OPTIONS 1 Advanced Menu Visible 2 Memory Locked No 3 Front Locked 4 IR Locked next item SEL select MENU advanced setup MEMORY LOCK NO 71 13258 11 01 From Front Pane A PAUSE or v STOP UP or v DOWN move to Memory Lock REW or FF VOLUME KNOB No can change memory Yes memory is locked Front Panel Locked Locking the front panel will only allow operation of your processor with a B amp K remote or RS 232 computer interface Note if you inadvertently lock the front panel simultaneously pressing SLEEP UP and DOWN on the front panel will always enter the advanced security options to allow changing these settings SECURITY OPTIONS 1 Advanced Menu Visible 2 Memory Locked No 3 Front Locked No Locked nextitem SEL select MENU advanced setu FRONT LOCK NO From Front Panel a PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN move to Front Locked REW or FF VOLUME KNOB No allow front panel operation Yes DO NOT ALLOW FRONT PANEL OPERATION IR Locked
45. R ON OFF main power on off SLEEP Normally you will simply put your processor to sleep standby when not in use Sleep mode keeps a bare minimum of functions running in order to allow remote control operation and fast start 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 POWER button is a power toggle and will put your processor in and out of sleep OFF will always put the processor into sleep B amp K or AUDIO will always wake up your processor and set the remote to control the processor From Remote From Front Panel Action 46 13258 11 01 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 Dvo 5 1 48k Both Video J From Front Panel desired source O SOURCE step to source select desired source remote now controls source press twice B O OO O rca processor f desired 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 recorder you may wish TRPE SUR
46. ROUND 1 TAPE Stereo 7 EQ Variable Analog 2 0 96k Both Video to use TAPE MONITOR which allows you to hear exactly what is on the tape as you are recording desired source LI SOURCE step to source select desired source or TUNER PA selected source press twice TAPE will appear on Zone 1 A out Note The tape monitor loop only allows recording of analog inputs If you simply choose the source you wish to tape without then selecting TAPE MONITOR then you can make analog recordings of digital inputs as well as analog inputs AM FM TUNER TUNER Stereo 7 EQ Variable Em 102 5 2 0 96k Both Video FR 182 5 STERED i LI From Front Panel make sure remote is in B amp K mode TUNE or TUNE A UP or v DOWN manually tune up or down to desired frequency see AM FM TUNER SETTING for DIRECT SEEK TUNE Note For a few seconds after performing any tuner operation AM FM or TUNE you may directly enter a frequency from the remote control s numeric keypad The MONO or ST audio mode buttons on the remote control and select mono stereo 47 13258 11 01 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Zi VOLUME 0 0 Z1 Master Volume bas VOLUME or VOLUME v VOLUME KNOB adjust volume can t do from front panel instant volume all the way down press MUTE again to restore Note The front panel VOLUME KNOB is used to control multiple functions and therefore cannot always control the volume The VOLUME KNOB ma
47. Security Options 4 Control Out 4 DSP Usage RS 232 Control Port next item SEL select Py next item SEL select MENU setup system MENU advanced setup CONTROL OUT CONTROL OUT 1 68 13258 11 01 L From Front Panel A PAUSE or STOP A UP or v DOWN SEL or ENTER 4 ENTER activate CONTROL OUT SETTINGS Setup Control Out 1 Control out 1 is dedicated to Zone 1 A it can be programmed 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 amplifiers 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 CONTROL OUT 1 SETUP TUNER Phones V1 Phones v2 Phones TV Phones DVD Phones CD Phones SAT Phones Tape Phones L next item SEL select y next item adjust MENU advanced setup MENU control out setup CONTROL BUT 1 L TUNER PHONES From Front Panel PAUSE or STO PAUSE or STOP repeat3 4 repet3 4 setcontrol out 1 for other sources MENU MENU return to CONTROL OUT SETTINGS Control Out 2 3 and 4 Control out 2 3 and 4 can be used in either zone For each source they can be programmed to be on when that source is selected in Zone 1 A Zone
48. T remote only From the remote control you may instantly EXIT the menu system UNIVERSAL REMOTE Remember that when you press a source button DVD CD etc the remote now controls the selected device To return control to your processor you must press B amp K or AUDIO ALWAYS check that your remote is set to B amp K or AUDIO before attempting to control your processor B amp K or AUDIO will be displayed in the remote s LCD window 22 13258 11 01 SYSTEM SETUP You should always perform System Setup after first installing your processor and after adding changing speakers or sources or rearranging your listening area Check that the remote is in B amp K mode From Remote Tirom Front Panel B amp K or POWER SLEEP A PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN move to System Setup SEL or ENTER 4 ENTER activate SETUP SYSTEM MAIN MENU Zone 1 Operation 1 Speakers Zone 2 Operation 2 Displavs Zone 1 Favorite Presets 3 Inputs Zone 2 Favorite Presets 4 Presets Svstem Setup Memorv Backup Restore next item SEL select T next item SEL select MENU exit menu system MENU main menu From Front Pans PAUSE or STOP A UP or v DOWN SEL or ENTER 4 ENTER activate SETUP SPEAKERS Speakers The speakers menu 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 This is the most important setup procedure you will perform The processor
49. a b le ae aaa ka b lala ekine eda O a ad 54 POSO KD iaa 55 LONG 1 Aoi idea 56 Zone 2 Dl its 57 Zone 1 Favorite PF66862 ua a A A A 58 Zone 2 Favorite Presg uuu eliyle a seba eli olam sa ul erlere EA 59 Getting Processor StalUS EMEA 60 Advanced PO atures iss ii iii ei ada did 61 nerip 61 ZONE T SOUP A 61 ZOOM SUID B uu ag td a an 64 Power On MES E EE 68 Control OUTS riada lis ti dt nn eaa aii 68 setup Control OUt Tasa a a b a olalim akan Salk cild 69 Set p Control oU REDE 69 lii 13258 11 01 Selu Control QUES u EE 70 Setup GohtrOl QUEM isi te D PR Do Ep Pa ARA A II onan 70 Security ODDUORS u 71 DSP USAage sia a a a SWD a 73 RS 232 Gontrol Poy 73 Factory Rosol iii O Ea e I We O A R 75 Bitur 76 A V System Controller Specifications e U U u uuu u u u u 77 Returning Equipment mee 78 Rear Panel Enlarged View u LLL enn ana ayna teceeeeedeetece si canes capi indican 79 ume 80 iv 13258 11 01 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Motorola M DigitalDNA Powered by Motorola M Motorola name and logo are registered tradem
50. a different preset Note the system will pick the next number available preset You may pick a different preset number if desired a PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN rename preset if desired lt REW or FF VOLUME KNOB ENTER ENTER ZONE 2 B As with Zone 1 A operation you may also recall save presets and operate your processor s Zone 2 B via the menu system via the remote or from the front panel If using the remote be sure it is in B amp K mode and you are in the MAIN MENUS pL MAIN MENU 1 Zone 1 Operation 2 Zone 2 Operation o 3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets 4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets 5 System Setup 6 Memory Backup Restore ZONE 2 OPERATION Power Off Source DVD Record DVD Video DVD Volume 25 0 PJ nextitem adjust gt 0 9 10 recall SAVE preset MENU cancel y next item SEL select MENU exit menu system From Front Pane a PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN move to Zone 2 Operation SEL or ENTER 4 ENTER activate ZONE 2 OPERATION source then B amp K O SOURCE adjust and or edit Zone 2 VOLUME or VOLUME v and or parameters as desired UP or v DOWN select function VOLUME KNOB adjust parameter 57 13258 11 01 Recall preset using Zone 2 Operation From Front Panel O A PAUSE or STOP A UP or v DOWN SEL or ENTER ENTER number or 10 number PRESET step to desired preset ENTER PEEPI Save preset using Zone 2 Operation From Front Panel PAUSE or STOP A
51. arising out of a defect in material or workmanship 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 amp K has the authority to increase or alter the obligations or terms of this warranty B amp 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 amp K Components Ltd without a RETURN AUTHORIZATION Should you find it necessary to return equipment to B amp K for any reason a RETURN AUTHORIZATION RA number must be issued by B amp K in respect of the equipment being returned You may request an RA number by calling B amp K at the numbers below We will need the following information to issue your RA number Please have it ready before you Call Your name address and phone number The model and serial number of the equipment being returned A description of the problem being experienced Your sales receipt RON 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 nu
52. arks of Motorola Inc Manufactured under license from 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 amp National Patent applications derived from PCT US95 00959 Additional U S and Foreign Patents pending DTS digital sound and coherent acoustics logos are trademarks 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 Copyright 2000 All Rights Reserved B amp K Components Ltd 2100 Old Union Road Buffalo New York 14227 2725 Phone 716 656 0026 Fax 716 656 1291 http www bkcomp com E mail info bkcomp com
53. below shows how your processor will route audio with the various audio modes and speaker selection combinations This table assumes seven full range speakers plus a subwoofer If your speaker configuration is different from this make sure you have performed the set up procedures described previously see SETUP SPEAKER SIZE When the setup is correctly performed your processor will route audio to fewer smaller speakers with the needed corrections to volume and down mixing applied automatically Select 0 Headphone Audio Mode description MONO Sums the incoming audio information 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 information into Left Right and Mono channels and routes them to the desired speaker selection Useful for purist STEREO 2 listening and expanding the stereo effect
54. call processor status 60 13258 11 01 ADVANCED FEATURES WARNING The following describes the advanced features of the processor Since changing some of these functions may cause severe effects such as no sound or no remote control operation we suggest you leave this menu disabled hidden for normal operation If you are unsure of what you are changing DO NOT perform any advanced operations These features may be activated by simultaneously pressing the SLEEP DOWN and UP buttons on the front panel of the 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 amp K mode MAIN MENU SETUP SYSTEM Zone 1 Operation 1 Speakers Zone 2 Operation 2 Displays Zone 1 Favorite Presets 3 Inputs Zone 2 Favorite Presets 4 Presets System Setup 5 Advanced Memory Backup Restore v next item SEL select L next item SEL select MENU exit menu system MENU main menu SETUP ADVANCED Fon Remete From Front Panel EAS PAUSE or STOP A UP or v DOWN move to Advanced SEL SELor ENTER ENTER 4 ENTER activate ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP Zone 1 Setup A Zone 1 A Configuration will allow you to set maximum volume level remote control Zone ID OSD enable V1 tape mode and surround operation for Zone 1 A Make sure you are in the ADVANCED SYSTEM S
55. d chrominance C information 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 luminance B Y Using these signals a component video capable monitor allows for even better and higher resolution video quality Your processor is capable of switching composite and S video with no support of component video signals Also you unit cannot convert between video types 8 13258 11 01 FRONT PANEL B amp K Components Ltd Reference 20 Plus AM SYSTEM CONTROLLER OD eibi D P teste AK COMPONENTS LI 0000000575 I 2s Was lt s 1 Headphone Jack Stereo headphones having a standard 4 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 Puts the receiver in standby low power mode Steps through audio video presets for instant recall of setups Pressing ENTER recalls the preset 3 Main power switch Removes all power to the processor Normal operation of the processor requires the power switch to remain on Use the Sleep button for daily on and off of the processor It places the unit in standby mode that allows turning back on with the remote control Turn the processor off with the main power switch when not using the processor for an extended period of time 4 Vol
56. dditional independent analog A V preamp internally for use with a second listening viewing area Zone 2 B Internal Digitally Synthesized AM FM Stereo tuner store up to 40 AM or FM stations in A V presets Analog inputs outputs seven A V inputs and five A V outputs all with stereo audio composite video and S video plus one set of 7 1 surround outputs Digital inputs outputs six coaxial and five optical inputs with one optical and one 1 8 mini coax output Control Outputs four 12 VDC 50 mA outputs for turning on amplifiers and controlling external systems such as a projection screen or B amp K amplifier IR inputs outputs two IR inputs and up to three IR outputs let you integrate the processor with an infrared repeater control system Gold Plated Connectors better sound with minimum signal loss and degradation Plug and Play operation automatically selects the optimum input surround sound format and performs a wide range of automated functions to provide invisible and easy operation A V presets 40 favorite preset memories allow instant configuration and recall of user settings Customized input and A V preset names assign names to presets inputs or the turn on message Front Panel Operation nearly all processor functions can be controlled directly from the front panel Remote Control designed to interface with standard or learning B amp K multi source universal remote controls allows total control of B
57. eamp can then be connected to any analog input on your processor We recommend 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 composite then it is simplest to just connect the composite and omit S video Can I connect mixed composite and S video sources Yes but your processor will not convert S video to composite or composite to S video If your monitors and VCRs accept only composite video then there is no point in connecting S video from other sources If you use mixed S video and composite sources you must connect both S video and composite to your monitors and VCRs 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 monitors are capable of automatic switching between S video and composite Your processor must be setup properly in order to work with auto switching monitors
58. eck all connectors and repair as necessary 2 Check ground of outlet Have it checked by qualified serviceman 3 Check ground 4 Reposition cables 1 Play a Dolby Surround recording 2 Play a Dolby Digital recording 3 Select proper surround mode 4 Pick correct speaker setup for your system 5 Check wiring of speakers of speaker to on amplifier on speaker to on amplifier 1 Check for batteries inside remote 2 Put in fresh batteries 3 Follow diagram in battery compartment 4 Clear path to front panel of unit 5 Clean lens with a soft cloth 6 Refer to remote manual 1 Select the proper video signal type composite or S video 1 Please contact B amp K customer service If unit continues to blow power inlet fuses replace only with fuses of same type and rating DO NOT USE A HIGHER RATED FUSE contact B amp K customer service 76 13258 11 01 A V SYSTEM CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS Audio Specifications Frequency Response Input Sensitivity Maximum Output Level Signal to Noise Ratio Input Impedance Output Impedance Noise Test Reference Level Surround Outputs Audio Analog Inputs Audio Analog Outputs Multi Channel Input Digital Inputs coax optical Digital Outputs coax optical High Low Pass Crossover Fc High Pass Crossover Slope Low Pass Crossover Slope Tuner Specifications Frequency Range Total Harmonic Distortion Frequency Response Capture Ratio I
59. een your processor s internal Zone 2 B volume controls and your in wall controls WARNING Setting Zone 2 B LEVEL CONTROL to FIXED will cause your processor to immediately send its maximum Zone 2 B volume to your second zone if Zone 2 B is on Turn down your in wall volume controls before making this change Lem Remote Iren From Pane REW or REW or MER JI VOLUME KNOB adjust level to desired value HER A PAUSE or v STOP or v STOP UP or v DOWN move to Level Control 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 fixed then this setting becomes the fixed level for 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 From Remote From Front Panel Action 65 13258 11 01 Set Zone 2 B product ID Each message transmitted from your remote includes a Product Code identifying the manufacturer and Zone product ID code
60. esigned for use with an 80 Hz crossover setting SETUP CROSSOVERS LFE 1 Crossover 80 0 Hz THX SETUP SPEAKERS 1 Speaker Size 2 Speaker Location 2 High Pass 12 0 dB THX 3 Low Pass 24 0 dB THX 4 Peak Limiter 0 0 dB 4 Crossovers LFE 5 Room Equalization 5 LFE Level 0 0 dB 6 DTS LFE Mode Movie 8 Subwoofer Phase Normal next item SEL select MENU setup system SPEAKER LEVELS CROSSOVER 80 HZ From Front Panel A PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN move to Crossovers LFE next item adjust SEL or ENTER 4 ENTER activate SETUP CROSSOVERS LFE A PAUSE or STOP A UP or v DOWN REW or FF VOLUME KNOB adjust frequency to desired value Set the high pass filters slope A crossover doesn t simply send all content above 81 Hz to the main speakers and all content below 79 Hz to the sub Instead there is a gradual transition The crossover point is the frequency at which the amount of information in the sub and main speaker is equal The crossover slope determines how gradual or abrupt this transition occurs More gradual slopes generally result in a smoother transition from main to sub However gradual transitions can cause distortion in small main speakers because too much bass is sent to them Gradual transitions with higher crossover settings can also cause the perceived location of a sound to move from the correct main speaker to the sub s location THX speakers are specifically designed to use a 24 dB slo
61. etup ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP Zone 1 Setup A Zone2 Setup B Power On Titles Control Out Security Options DSP Usage 7 RS 232 Control Port RS 232 PORT SETUP 1 Port 2 Baud Rate 9600 3 Echo Enable 4 Update Enable 5 Receive ID 0 6 Transmit ID 0 f nextitem SEL select next item SEL select MENU setup system MENU advanced setup RS 232 PORT PORT ENABLED From Front Pane a PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN move to RS 232 Control Port SEL or ENTER 4 ENTER activate RS 232 PORT SETUP A PAUSE or STOP A UP or DOWN REW or FF VOLUME KNOB select Enabled or Disabled 73 13258 11 01 RS 232 baud rate RS 232 PORT SETUP 1 Port Enable 2 Baud Rate 9600 3 Echo Enable 4 Update Enable 5 Receive ID 0 6 Transmit ID 0 next item SEL select MENU advanced setup BAUD RATE 3600 From Front Panel PAUSE or STOP UP or v DOWN REW or I REW or FF REW or FF VOLUME KNOB select desired baud rate RS 232 echo RS 232 PORT SETUP 1 Port Enable 2 Baud Rate 9600 3 Echo Enable 4 Update 5 Receive ID 6 Transmit ID nextitem SEL select MENU advanced setup zov Remote TrromFrontPanel HIT Ia PAUSE or STOP or v STOP UP or v DOWN move to Echo REW or REW or FF VOLUME KNOB select Enable or Disabled RS 232 update RS 232 PORT SETUP Port Enable Baud Rate 9600 Echo Enable Enable Receive ID Transmit ID next item SEL select
62. eturn to CONTROL OUT SETTINGS Setup Control Out 4 1 Control Out 1 2 Control Out 2 3 Control Out 3 4 Control Out 4 OND O1 ENE CONTROL OUT SETTINGS CONTROL OUT 4 SETUP TUNER Remote V1 Remote v2 Remote TV Remote DVD Remote cD Remote SAT Remote Tape Remote next item SEL select y next item adjust MENU advanced setup MENU control out setup CONTROL BUT H Cu TUNER REMOTE 1 Control Out 1 2 Control Out 2 3 Control Out 3 4 Control Out 4 On oOo WO ni 70 13258 11 01 PAUSE or STOP A UP or v DOWN SEL or ENTER 4 ENTER activate CONTROL OUT 4 SETUP A PAUSE or w STOP A UP or v DOWN lt REW or FF VOLUME KNOB select desired control operation repeat 3 4 repeat 3 4 set control out 4 for other sources Security Options Advanced Security options allow you to hide the ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP menu to prevent inadvertent changes to advanced system settings This menu also allows you to lock your preset and system setup settings to prevent inadvertent reprogramming Advanced Menu Visibility If you select Advanced Menu Visible then you can return to this menu directly by 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 amp K mode ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP SECURITY OPTIONS Zone 1 Setup A Zone 2 Setup B 1 Advanced Menu Visible
63. ever many people prefer to use Pro Logic processing on all of their stereo sources The center channel extraction process often yields improved stereo imaging especially when you are sitting away from the sweet spot at center of the listening area The surround channel processing often lends a pleasing ambiance even to material 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 The LFE channel contains only low frequency information for enhanced sound effects in movies This combination of five discrete channels plus a LFE channel is often referred to as 5 1 channels Dolby Digital is a digital format only It must be delivered to your processor over a coaxial or optical digital cable As of the writing of this manual Dolby Digital is commercially available on DVD and Satellite Also see Dolby Digital RF below It is also possible to create your own Dolby Digital CDs and DATs if you have the recording equipment You can t directly record Dolby Digital onto mini disc or digital compact cassette since these devices add their own compression which i
64. f inputs For example 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 others except that there is no optical digital You can also connect portables to any other coaxial digital input using adapters or special cables If you have a source with only optical digital output don t connect it to TV The seventh input TAPE has analog audio composite video and S video but has no digital inputs It is primarily intended for analog recorders such as VCRs or cassette decks If you have a three head cassette or reel to reel tape deck you will prefer the TAPE input since it allows a full tape monitor capability Tape monitor allows you to listen to what is actually on the tape as you are recording it The V2 input also provides full tape monitor capabilities for Zone 2 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 connect both No connect only one digital cable per source Do I need an AC 3 RF demodulator B amp 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 amp K DT 1 or equivalent to
65. from 1 to 16 The product ID code allows multiple B amp K products to be controlled from the same 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 normally set to ID code 2 If you have a system with multiple B amp 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 same setting as Zone 2 B or vice versa 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 B SETTINGS 1 Level Control Variable 2 Fixed Level 15 dB 3 Zone ID 2 4 V2 Output Tape 5 Link Input to Zone A No 6 Link Power to Zone A No 24 next item adjust MENU advanced setup ZB ZONE ID From Front Panel PAUSE or STOP A UP or v DOWN REW or REW or PER REW or FF VOLUME KNOB adjust Zone 2 B ID to desired value Set V2 line output usage V2 output is normally set up as a tape loop The V2 and Zone 2 B output are the current source V1 TV CD DVD etc except when the current selection is V2 When V2 is selected as the source the Zone 2
66. he menu system ADVANCED ZONE A SETTINGS 1 Max Level 15 dB 2 Zone ID 1 3 On Sreen Display Enabled 4 V1 Output Tape 5 Surround Modes Auto next item adjust MENU advanced setup oso ENABLED From Front Panel lA PAUSE or v STOP or lA PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN move to On Screen Display lt REW or REW or PER REW or FF VOLUME KNOB set to Enabled or Disabled 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 TV CD DVD etc except when the current selection is V1 When 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 deck to the V1 input and output you can use the V1 output as an additional line out In this mode 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 next item adjust MENU advanced setup ZA v1 BUT TAPE Fon Remete Iren Front Panel APAUSE or MSTOP A UP or v DOWN REW or FF VOLUME KNOB set for Tape or Line 63 13258 11 01 Set surround mode operation Most users will prefer the factory sett
67. hich ONE input source to dedicate for use with the DVD Audio inputs This setting is not necessary if there is no need for a DVD audio or other 5 1 input source 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 favorite 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 Favorite Mode Surround Favorite Speakers 7 Level 0 0 dB Name DVD Component Video DVD Audio Input No next item adjust MENU setup system a PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN move to DVD Audio Input lt REW or FF VOLUME KNOB select Yes or No for use with source repeat 1 16 repeat 1 16 continue for each input source MENU Z MENU return to SETUP SYSTEM Presets Usually these settings may be left set to the factory 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 amp K mode MAIN MENU SETUP SYSTEM Zone 1 Operation 1 Speakers Zone 2 Operation 2 Displays Zone 1 Favorite Presets 3 Inputs Zone 2 Favorite Presets 4 Presets System Setup Memory Backup Restore next item SEL select next item SEL select MENU
68. ing AUTO In this mode the processor automatically sets the surround mode to full 7 1 channel operation or as many as permitted by your speaker setup whenever a Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream is detected regardless of what surround mode you have selected For example load your CD changer with a normal PCM CD a DTS CD and another normal PCM CD and select audio mode SURROUND 3 see AUDIO MODES above While the PCM CD is playing you will get sound from the front and center speakers only When the disc changes to the DTS CD you will get sound from all front center and surround speakers When 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 processor off and on In MANUAL mode the chosen audio mode remains set regardless of the bitstream detected In the above example only the front and center speakers would be used on all three CDs even though the DTS CD was capable of providing full 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 ADVANCED ZONE A SETTINGS 1 Max Level 15 dB 1 Max Level 15 dB 2 Zone ID 1 2 Zone ID 1 3 On Sreen Display Enabled 3 On Sreen Display Enabled 4 V1 Out 4 V1 Output Line 5 Surround Modes ETE System will choose surrou
69. is allows for example watching a Dolby Digital movie in zone one while simultaneously using the built in AM FM tuner in another room Amplifier An amplifier takes the output of a preamp processor and increases its level to that necessary to drive a speaker Speakers A surround sound system use to typically use 5 speakers located left front center front right front right surround and left surround plus a subwoofer located anywhere in the room With the new developments in surround technology from companies such as Dolby Laboratories DTS and Lucasfilm it is now possible to improve spatial expressions with an additional channel of information for use with a 6th and or 7th surround back speaker Although best results are achieved using seven large speakers plus a subwoofer this is not always practical Excellent results can be achieved using small and or fewer speakers 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 must be separated again for display resulting in some degradation of the video quality S video is a newer standard that uses separate conductors for the luminance Y an
70. it in your normal listening spot Check that you are in SETUP CROSSOVERS LFE and that your remote is in B amp K mode Moving to Peak Limiter and pressing SEL or ENTER activates a noise test 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 Once this level is achieved reduce the adjustment 1 dB and press the SEL button on the remote to save the peak limit setting If the level is increased 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 L From Front Panel E l a PAUSE or STOP A UP or v DOWN move to Peak Limiter 2 SELor ENTER d ENTER 30 13258 11 01 Set your LFE 1 channel level Usually this will be set to 0 0 dB default However if you have no subwoofer you may 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 especially in an apartment situation Note that this affects only the separate LFE 1 channel available on Dolby Digital and DTS material it has no effect on the reproduction of normal bass from the front center or surround channels SETUP CROSSOVERS LFE Crossover 80 0 Hz THX High Pass 12 0 dB THX Low Pass 24 0 dB THX Peak Li
71. ite Speakers 7 3 Level 0 0 dB 4 Name DVD 5 Component Video 2 6 DVD Audio Input No next item adjust gt MENU setup system lt REW or FD VOLUME KNOB Set the favorite audio listening mode Your processor provides for 4 audio listening modes Mono Stereo Surround and DVD Audio Optional See AUDIO MODES You may set a default audio mode and speaker selection excluding selection 0 Headphone or selection 9 LtRt for each of your input sources When a source is selected from the remote control or front panel the audio mode will automatically be set to use this favorite mode and speaker selection Note that DVDA mode can only be selected if that input is designated as the DVD audio input below and the internal DVDA switch has been set see DVD Audio using the Coax digital inputs under MAKING THE CONNECTION 39 13258 11 01 favorite audio listening mode continued Setting a favorite listening mode here will not prevent the system from automatically adjusting the listening mode in response to bitstream information nor will it prevent the user form changing modes during normal operation It is merely the mode that is chosen 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 arrive at your optimum listening modes while seldom needing to manually set modes For example you use a DVD player to play music CD
72. l seven speakers 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 make your experience of the film soundtrack in both movie and in your home theater as faithful as possible to whatever the director intended Currently the Reference 20 Plus does not support Home THX Cinema Processing 7 13258 11 01 Bass Management Dolby Digital and DTS formats contain up to 5 full range channels plus LFE Only a system with five full range large speakers plus a subwoofer can directly reproduce these formats However almost all commercially available center channel speakers are small and incapable of reproducing the lowest bass frequencies without distortion or even damage to the speaker Many people also use small speakers in the rear of their system while others use small speakers all around Use of a subwoofer 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 speakers at all In order to handle any possible combination of large small or missing speakers a home theater system must contain good bass management a concept often missing from two
73. les out of high traffic areas hallways or doorways and away from equipment that radiates power including amplifiers power cords heaters etc f 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 make sure the antenna is at least several feet away from the processor 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 for right channel and white for the left channel audio Composite video input and output connectors are identified by yellow Coaxial digital inputs are identified by orange The surround outputs are the Black connectors 13 13258 11 01 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 composite and S video Omit the video connections for an audio only component such as a CD player Attach one end of the audio interconnect cable to the left audio S Video input output on the DVD VLD player then attach the other end to the M f
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75. me 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 normally set to ID code 2 If you have a system with multiple B amp 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 same setting as Zone 2 B or vice versa 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 2 Zone ID 1 3 On Sreen Display Enabled 4 V1 Output Tape 5 Surround Modes Auto next item adjust MENU advanced setup 62 13258 11 01 TFF From Front Pare PAUSE or STOP A UP or v DOWN REW or REW or MER REW or FF VOLUME KNOB adjust Zone 1 A ID to desired value 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 message is overlaid 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 t
76. miter 0 0 dB LFE Level DTS LFE Mode Movie Subwoofer Phase Normal 24 next item adjust k F From Front Panel lA PAUSE or v STOP or lA PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN move to LFE Level lt REW or REW or FF REW or FF VOLUME KNOB adjust level to desired value Set DTS LFE 1 channel mode preference Usually this will be set to Movie default However some DTS music material 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 channel available on DTS material and has no effect on the reproduction of normal bass from the front center or surround channels SETUP CROSSOVERS LFE Crossover 80 0 Hz THX High Pass 12 0 dB THX Low Pass 24 0 dB THX Peak Limiter 0 0 dB LFE Level 0 0 dB DTS LFE Mode Movie Subwoofer Phase Normal 24 next item adjust S O From Front Panel a PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN move to DTS LFE Mode REW or FF VOLUME KNOB adjust to desired value 31 13258 11 01 Set subwoofer phase In addition to the subwoofer location adjustment see Speaker Location above your processor has an option to invert the phase of the information sent to the subwoofer This adjustment is sometimes needed to correct lack of low end problems created with the interaction between the subwoofer and other large speakers in a listening room The correct subwoofer phase adjustment is
77. mplifier input lt p i Connect to the Subwoofer SW SUB R BACK RSURR FRONTR Connect to the Right Front power amplifier input power amplifier input Connect to the Surround Back Left Connect to the Surround Right Sbl power amplifier input Sr power amplifier input U ee 6 m o e Subwoofer Output Connect an RCA cable from the processor s SW output part of the surround outputs If your subwoofer does not contain its own amplifier you will need to purchase an external B amp K or other power amplifier Connect the processor s SW output to the audio input of the external amplifier Connect the external amplifiers speaker output to your subwoofer 17 13258 11 01 SURROUND SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Connect the A V System Controllers surround outputs to your external amplifier s or powered speakers as described previously Connect your speakers to your external amplifier s as shown below CENTER e MINUS MINUS O C C O LEFT LT SURROUND BACK SURROUND BACK FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT FRONT RIGHT PLUS Sbi O SURROUND O LEFT SURROUND BACK LEFT Sr e Sbr O SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND BACK RIGHT 13258 11 01 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS The FM jack is a standard screw on F type antenna FM Antenna Input connector The AM is a push type Strip Mi inch of l m from Indoor Outdoor Antenna insulation off your AM antenna wires and insert one SSF Cable Box etc
78. nd User will make all surround mode based on user input and mode selections manually data from source material v next item adjust 4 V next item adjust gt MENU advanced setup MENU advanced setup MODES AUTO MODES MANUAL From Front Panel a PAUSE or v STOP UP or v DOWN move to Surround Modes REW or FF VOLUME KNOB set to setto Auto or Manual setto Auto or Manual Manual MENU Z MENU return to ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP Zone 2 Setup B Configuration will allow you to fix and set maximum volume level remote control Zone ID and V2 tape mode for 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 amp K mode ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP 1 Level Control Variable 2 Zone 2 Setup B 2 Fixed Level 15 dB 3 Power On Titles 3 Zone ID 2 4 Control Out 4 V2 Output Tape 5 Security Options 5 Link Input to Zone A No 6 DSP Usage 6 Link Power to Zone A No 7 RS 232 Control Port next item SEL select 24 next item adjust MENU setup system MENU advanced setup ZB LVL VARIABLE 64 13258 11 01 JF Remete Tren Front Panel SEL SEL orENTER ENTER 4 ENTER activate ADVANCED ZONE B SETTINGS a PAUSE or w STOP A UP or v DOWN move to Zone 2 Setup B Zone 2 B Level Control You may wish to install an in wall volume control in your second zone This can cause confusion betw
79. next higher level menu or if you are already at the highest level it will exit from the menu system UP DOWN ARROWS Once you are in the menu system use the UP DOWN ARROWS to move to the desired menu selection The currently active menu line is highlighted in a contrasting color SEL remote or ENTER remote or front panel Some menu selections cause another menu to be activated Use the UP DOWN ARROWS to move to the desired menu line Pressing SEL or ENTER will activate the next menu NUMERIC KEYS remote only From the remote control you may also go directly to a menu line by typing the 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 Some menu selections allow you to change 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 are no LEFT RIGHT ARROWS on the front panel While in the menu system the VOLUME KNOB acts as the LEFT RIGHT ARROWS This means that you will not be able to adjust the volume from the front panel while in the menu system The remote control volume will work in most menus TEXT EDITING some menu selections will require you to edit text Use the UP DOWN ARROWS to change the current blinking character Use the LEFT RIGHT ARROWS or VOLUME KNOB to move to another character position EXI
80. nplugging the processor from the AC outlet Your system may produce sound levels capable of causing permanent hearing loss Do not operate for 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 processor processor source etc Leave a minimum of 3 clearance from 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 extension cord Excessive loads may cause the insulation on the cord to heat and p
81. nt status as to the incoming video Composite 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 screen to the monitor and then prompt you if there is video available using the other video format In AUTO mode your processor will look for S VIDEO on the selected source 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 monitor If it finds no S VIDEO on the selected source it will send no video Similarly if it finds no composite video on the selected 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 37 13258 11 01 SETUP DISPLAYS Front Panel Bright Overlay Opaque Bright Backround Color Blue Z1 Monitor Video Manual Z1 Monitor Aspect 4 3 next item adjust gt MENU setup system L From Front Panel a PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN move to Zone 1 A Video Monitor lt REW or FF VOLUME KNOB adjust for desired operation Set the Zone 1 A Monitor Aspect Ratio During normal operation your processor will overlay status information on your video monitor This information is normally displayed at the bottom of the monitor However
82. ossibly melt Mistaking CONTROL OUTPUT or IR INPUT connectors for audio video inputs or outputs may damage your processor or other components Damage can occur to your speakers if the power rating of each individual driver is exceeded by the amplifiers 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 If you are unsure of your speaker s power rating contact the speaker manufacturer or the dealer where you purchased them The processor should be serviced by qualified personnel when A The processor is not functioning properly B Objects have entered the chassis C The processor was exposed to rain or other type of moisture D The processor was dropped or the chassis is damaged 3 13258 11 01 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 Matrix Decoding incorporates further processing to allow for the precise decoding of Dolby Digital Surround EX and DTS ES soundtracks via matrix decoding Two zone operation complete digital analog preamp processor for Zone 1 A plus an a
83. ote 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 skip this step Note that the tuner name cannot be changed 1 2 3 4 5 6 SETUP DVD INPUT Favorite Mode Surround Favorite Speakers 7 Level 0 0 dB Component Video DVD Audio Input SETUP DVD INPUT Favorite Mode Surround Favorite Speakers 7 Level 0 0 dB Component Video DVD Audio Input SEL save name T L character position gt MENU setup system next item adjust gt MENU setup system OVO NAME DVD om Front Pane PAUSE or STOP A UP or v DOWN SEL or ENTER FEW or FF PAUSE or W STOP SPEM or FP repeat 10 12 SEL or ENTER deactivate NAME editing Set component video Allows you to associate one of two component video inputs with each of your input sources When you choose that source for viewing the associated component video input will be routed to the component video output COMPONENT VIDEO SWITCHING IS CUIRRENTLY NOT SUPPORTED IN THE REFERENCE 20 Plus SETUP DVD INPUT 1 Favorite Mode Surround 2 Favorite Speakers 7 3 Level 0 0 dB 4 Name DVD 5 Component Video 6 DVD Audio Input No nextitem adjust MENU setup system LI From Front Panel A PAUSE or STOP REW or FF A UP or v DOWN move to Component Video VOLUME KNOB select 1 or 2 for use with source 42 13258 11 01 Set DVD audio input Allows you to select w
84. ove to Center REW or FF VOLUME KNOB choose speaker size Center Subwoofer Ultra Subwoofer Yes THX Subwoofer None Subwoofer None setting Front Large Front Small Center Bass to SW Center Bass to SW Center Full to Front Center Bass is Center Hi Pass to Front Center Hi Pass to Front Center Hi Pass to Front Center Bass to SW Center Bass to SW Center Bass is Center Bass is Center Hi Pass to Center Hi Pass to Center Hi Pass to Center Hi Pass to Center Center Center Center Center Bass to SW Center Full to Center Center Full to Center Full to Center Center Full to Center Center 24 13258 11 01 Set the size for your surround left and right SI and Sr speakers 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 y next item adjust MENU setup speakers SURROUND SMALL From Front Panel a PAUSE or v STOP REW or FF E E eee Ultra Surround Bass to SW Surround Hi Pass to Front Surround Bass to SW Surround Hi Pass to Surround Surround Bass to SW Surround Full to Surround Set the size for your surround back 2 Center 3 Surround UP or V DOWN VOLUME KNOB Front Large Front Small Surround Bass to SW Surround Full to Surround Hi Pass to Front Front Surround Bass to SW Surround Bass is Surround Hi Pass to Surround Surround Bass is Surround Hi Pass to Front Surround Bass is S
85. ows video to be seen behind the overlay 36 13258 11 01 SETUP DISPLAYS 1 Front Panel Bright 2 Overlay Opague Bright 3 Backround Color Blue 4 Z1 Monitor Video Manual 5 Z1 Monitor Aspect 4 3 Tl next item adjust gt MENU setup system From Front Pane INPAUSE or STOP TA UP or v DOWN REW or REW or MER REW or EF VOLUME KNOB change overlay type Set the background color for your on screen display menus SETUP DISPLAYS 1 Front Panel Bright 2 Overlay Opaque Bright 3 Backround Color Grey 4 Z1 Monitor Video Manual 5 Z1 Monitor Aspect 4 3 next item adjust MENU setup system DISPLAY GRES F From Front Panel lA PAUSE or v STOP or lA PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN move to Background Color REW or REW or FF REW or EF VOLUME KNOB change background color Set your Zone 1 A monitor video operation More than likely you have a composite or S VIDEO monitor which will be used to view your selected source s video Your processor has the capability to process BOTH composite video and S VIDEO simultaneously Your processor DOES NOT convert between composite 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 checks to see if it is composite or S VIDEO or both It then shows a message which displays the curre
86. p is independent of any other EQ settings and is engaged at all times regardless of the EQ selection SETUP ROOM EQUALIZATION Off 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 L next item adjust MENU setup system om Front Pane PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN REW or EF PAUSE or STOP REW or FF PAUSE or v STOP V 6 REW or FF OLUME KNOB set to desired notch width repeat 1 6 repeat until bass accentuation is reduced MENU return to SETUP SYSTEM ENTRE 34 13258 11 01 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 variable EQ 1 whenever your unit comes out of sleep or whenever manually selecting a source 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 next item adjust gt MENU setup system NOTCH 100 0 HZ From Front Panel a PAUSE or v STOP A UP or v DOWN move to Bass Frequency REW or FF VOLUME KNOB set to
87. pe for the subwoofer and a 12 dB slope for the main speakers SETUP CROSSOVERS LFE 1 Crossover 80 0 Hz THX High Pass 12 0 dB THX 2 3 Low Pass 24 0 dB THX 4 Peak Limiter 0 0 dB 5 LFE Level 0 0 dB 6 DTS LFE Mode Movie 7 Subwoofer Phase Normal 24 next item adjust gt MENU setup speake rs HIGH PASS 12 0 DB L From Front Panel A PAUSE or v STOP UP or v DOWN move to High Pass REW or FF VOLUME KNOB adjust filter slope to desired value 29 13258 11 01 Set the low pass filters slope From Front Pare PAUSE or MSTOP x A UP or v DOWN lt REW or REW or MER REW or FF VOLUME KNOB adjust filter slope to desired value Set the peak limiter The peak limiter is designed to limit the maximum level of bass information When 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 calibration allows you to set the maximum 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 speakers You set this parameter by ear using the test tone supplied when entering the peak limiter S
88. 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 do not use Zone 2 B Zone 2 B is analog only if you use Zone 2 B you must connect both left and right analog to hear audio 2 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 do not use Tape Monitor It is possible to tape digital only sources However if you wish to listen directly to the tape as you are recording you must connect both left and right analog audio the tape monitor loops are strictly analog If the tape monitor loop is strictly analog how do I make an analog recording of a digital only source Do not select TAPE Select the source you wish to record Select STEREO 9 the LtRt mode If that source is digital the converted digital to analog will appear at the tape and V1 outputs V2 out like Zone 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
89. processor s digital outputs act much like the analog tape outputs When 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 20 13258 11 01 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 need some sort of converter to make direct digital recordings No your processor will convert optical to coaxial and coaxial to optical The currently 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 recorder etc 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 for 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 pr
90. refer Setup Displays 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 remote or ENTER remote or front panel key but it cannot switch your monitor or VCR input for you f 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 These displays appear only if your processor is setup for manual monitors Can I connect mixed composite and S video monitors and VCRs Yes but you must connect both S video and composite from all of your sources your 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 common to have an S video monitor and a composite VCR Connect the monitor 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 feedback TAPE IN will not appear on TAPE OUT and V1 IN will not appear on V1 OUT this also applies to the audio outputs Zone 2 B works the same for Zone 2 B OUT and V2 OUT wi
91. rom DVD output left white DVD VLD audio input on the processor Repeat for Lovo J l the right red audio connection Attach one end of the P Composite video input composite video interconnect cable to the video out on the from DVD output DVD VLD player then attach the other end to the yellow video Left audio input from CET DVD output input on the processor labeled DVD VLD Repeat for the S video connections if you are using S video Right audio input from DVD output LINE INPUTS C qi S Video output to monitor input ZA T Composite video output to monitor input Video Monitor Attach one end of the composite video interconnect cable to the video input on the monitor then attach the other end to the yellow video output on the processor s ZONE OUTPUTS Repeat for the S video connections if you are using S video Dual zone operation requires connections be ZONE OUTEUTS made to ZA for Zone 1 and ZB for Zone 2 VCR or audio recorder connect a VCR to V1 Use the same instructions for connecting to the V2 and TAPE analog inputs If connecting a cassette deck or other audio only recorder then omit the video connections S Video output S Video input MID to VCR input MD rom VOR output Composite video output Composite video input to VCR input from VCR output AN O let do idt inpu Right audio output Right audio input ci to VCR input zu e from VCR output
92. rsh Theater EQ allows you to apply preset high frequency compensation specifically set for use with this type of material ZONE 2 Use the Z zone function via the remote control Your processor comes equipped with a fully independent 2 channel analog pre amp for use with a second audio zone The easiest way to control the second Zone is with a dedicated Z2 remote available from B amp 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 See Zone 2 A operation make sure remote is in B amp K mode A i See Zone 2 A operation select alternate zone control See Zone 2 A operation select desired zone 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 inactivity control will automatically revert to zone 1 A If you don t wish to wait just press Z then 1 You can also control zone 2 B from the remote or front panel via the menu system Refer to ZONE 2 B OPERATION 54 13258 11 01 PRESETS Presets allow you to save your favorite settings and recall them instantly Your processor can store two banks of 40 presets 0 39
93. s 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 MATRIX mode First select Favorite mode surround and favorite speakers 6 Then select favorite mode Stereo and favorite speakers 2 Your system will now automatically playback PCM CDs in two channel stereo and Dolby Digital or DTS DVDs in Surround 6 And if you temporarily want a different mode you can still change it during normal system operation SETUP DVD INPUT Favorite Mode Surround Favorite Speakers Level Name Component Video 2 DVD Audio Input No next item adjust MENU setup system L From Front Panel A PAUSE or v STOP UP or v DOWN move to Favorite Mode REW or FF VOLUME KNOB select favorite audio mode for use source 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 When a source is selected from the remote control or front panel audio will be sent to the number of speakers set in favorite speakers See AUDIO MODES and the table below Favorite Notes Speakers Used Speakers 0 headphone not an allowed favorite mode setting L R always down mixed to stereo mono with all audio modes C always down mixed to mono em E LR Si SI a LR Sbr o Alowsthe MATRIX mode LR Allows the MATRIX mode 8 di
94. s 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 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 normally available from laser disc In order to use Dolby Digital RF laser discs you must have a B amp K DT 1 RF demodulator or similar product from another manufacturer For best results with your processors Plug and Play capability we recommend the B amp 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 surround channel sound This system was developed jointly by Lucasfilm THX and Dolby Laboratories using Lucas film s idea of improving spatial expression 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 left and Dolby Digital SR surround right channels Upon playback the signals may
95. speakers Z MENU return to SETUP SPEAKERS LEFT FRONT 18 8 FILI 6 27 13258 11 01 Speaker Levels Speaker level calibration allows you to equalize the volume levels of each speaker to make up for differences in speaker characteristics and distances from the listener to the speakers For best results it is important that you perform this calibration 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 place the SPL Sound Pressure Level meter in your normal listening spot Check that you are in SETUP SPEAKERS and that your remote is in B amp 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 Weighting and SLOW response Adjust each speakers 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 SETUP SPEAKERS SETUP SPEAKER LEVELS 1 Speaker Size Left Front 0 0 dB 2 Speaker Location 3 Speaker Levels 4 Crossovers LF
96. t 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 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 Speaker selections 8 amp 9 the equalizer feature of your unit is not available and disabled see EQUALIZATION EQ _ Mon See I Sun ENEE ed Of 0 Jf bypassed bypassed bypassed bypassed Bass and Treble Bass and Treble Bass and Trebe bypassed fixed response fixed response fixed response bypassed fixed response fixedresponse fixedresponse bypassed Select off EQ 0 disables the use of any preset equalization curves or bass and treble settings Note the notch filter settings made under Setup Room Equalization are still in effect 52 13258 11 01 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
97. th feedback prevention on V2 Things get a bit more complicated 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 21 13258 11 01 SETUP For best results perform 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 We recommend that you use a video monitor connected to the Zone 1 A output along with the remote control provided with your processor It is also possible to set up your processor from the front panel Do not leave your video monitor on with the processor in the menu system for long periods of time This can result 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 MENU 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
98. 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 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 modes you may choose to rout your DVD audio source to 1 7 speakers and even add matrix surround back processing DVDA 6 Note that DVD Audio mode can only be chosen for the input designated as the DVD Audio input in the setup menu While no DVD Audio input is assigned factory default the DVD Audio mode is inactive Special Considerations After selecting an audio mode you may enter 0 9 to select the desired number of speakers that will be used to reproduce the processed audio Three of these selections 0 8 9 require extra consideration to fully understand their capability as they do not relate specifically to the number of speakers in your system Speaker selection 0 HEADPHONE use when the processor is to be used with Headphones and it is desired to turn off the systems power amplifiers While in HEADPHONE the equalizer feature of your unit remains operational see EQUALIZATION EQ Selecting an audio mode for use
99. to naming 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 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 MENU setup system PRESET NAME AUTO From Front Panel lt REW or FF VOLUME KNOB select Auto or Manual MENU MENU return to SETUP SYSTEM 44 13258 11 01 MEMORY BACKUP Your processor continually saves any settings you have made even if power is lost However you may wish to save a backup of your settings in case of inadvertent changes to them To perform a backup follow the procedure below To restore backup settings perform the same procedure but select restore instead of backup If you have never made a backup then performing a restore will call back the original factory settings Make sure you are in the MAIN MENU and your remote is in B amp K mode Zone 1 Operation Zone 2 Operation 1 Memory Operation Backup Zone 1 Favorite Presets Save ALL memory settings in EEPROM Zone 2 Favorite Presets System Setup Memory Backup Restore v next item SEL select SEL perform adjust gt MENU exit menu system MENU main menu BACKUP RESTORE MEMORY BACKUP SEL or ENTER ENTER activate MEMORY BACKUP AND RESTORE a PAUSE or
100. 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 especially in an apartment situation Note that this affects only the separate LFE 1 channel available on Dolby Digital and DTS material it has no effect on the reproduction of normal bass from the front center or surround channels Select DTS LFE MODE Music 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 When the dynamic range is set to limited compression is used
101. to raise the average loudness of the dialog and the program peaks will be restricted much in the style of conventional television audio VARIABLE EQUALIZATION Frequency Bass 100 0 Hz Treble 10 0 kHz LFE Level DTS LFE Mode Dynamic Range Normal TJ next item adjust gt MENU zone operation not available select VARIABLE EQUALIZATION 4 ENTER enable VARIABLE EQUALIZATION A PAUSE or v STOP UP or v DOWN select and adjust desired parameters 4 REW or gt FF VOLUME KNOB Z MENU return to Zone 1 A operation 53 13258 11 01 Select loudness EQ 2 sets the equalizer to use preset filter curves designed for use when using low listening levels The human ear s frequency 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 reduced The loudness equalizer is designed to cancel the ear s frequency response anomalies to provide consistent 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 suited for small home theaters Many soundtracks are mixed for a large movie theater with very absorptive surfaces and speakers firing through projection screens If the soundtrack has not been adjusted for home use it may sound overly bright or ha
102. ume control For controlling system volume Turning the jog shuttle type volume control clockwise increases the volume level counterclockwise decreases the volume level The volume knob is also used to change other processor settings See THE MENU SYSTEM and OPERATION 9 13258 11 01 5 Status indicators Displays current status of the processors audio processor Indicators have been supplied to show when the DSP is decoding Dolby Digital DO Digital Dolby Pro Logic OO Pro Logic or DTS audio There is an indicator to show the input to the S PDIF digital receiver is 96kHz 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 alphanumeric fluorescent display Displays current status of processor and any changes being performed 10 13258 11 01 REAR PANEL The processor s back panel is organized into groups of inputs and outputs for audio and video as shown below See back of this manual for an enlarged view 1 AC fuse holder Holds the AC Line fuse Replace only with same type and value 2 AC input receptacle For attaching the supplied AC power cord to the processor 3 RS 232 input Computer interface applications 4 Zone 1 A and Zone 2 B audio outputs Variable level outputs to your external amplifiers
103. urround Hi Pass to Surround Hi Pass Surround to Surround Surround Full to Surround Full to Surround Full to Surround Surround Surround left and right Sb and Sbr speakers SETUP SPEAKER SIZE 1 Front Small THX Small THX Small THX 4 Surround Back 2 Small THX 5 Subwoofer Yes THX y next item adjust MENU setup speakers SUR BACK 2 SMALL L From Front Pare a PAUSE or v STOP REW or FF A UP or v DOWN move to Surround Back VOLUME KNOB 25 13258 11 01 Surround Subwoofer Ultra Subwoofer Yes THX Subwoofer None Subwoofer None Back Front Large Front Small setting None Surround Bass to SW Surround Bass to SW Surround Full to Surround Bass is Surround Hi Pass to Front Surround Hi Pass to Front Surround Hi Pass to Front Front Front 26 13258 11 01 Subwoofer Setting Front Center Surround Surround Large Large Large Back Large LFE Bass to LFE Bass to LFE Bass to LFE Bass to Front Center Surround Surround Back LFE Bass to SW LFE Bass to SW LFE Bass to SW LFE Bass to SW Front Bass not Center Bass not Surround Bass not Sb Bass not Duplicated Duplicated Duplicated Duplicated FE Bass to SW LFE Bass to SW LFE Bass to SW LFE Bass to SW Front Bass is Center Bass is Surround Bass is Surround Back Bass Duplicated Duplicated Duplicated is Duplicated Note The subwoofer setting affects the routing of front center and surround bass information as shown
104. v STOP A UP or v DOWN move to Memory Backup Restore A i lt REW or FF VOLUME KNOB choose Backup or Restore SEL or ENTER J ENTER perform Backup or Restore 45 13258 11 01 OPERATION The following outlines the normal day to day operation of your processor from the supplied universal remote or directly from your processor s front panel The universal remote is also capable of controlling other equipment and storing sequences of commonly used commands All operations described below refer to the B amp K Components Ltd AV 7 1 System Remote Controller 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 for the processor to operate When this switch is off all power is removed from your processor This prevents turning it back on with the remote control You can use the main power switch for normal day to day operation but we suggest you use the sleep function instead so that the processor can be turned on and off from the remote After turning on the main power you must wait a few seconds while your processor restores its internal memory 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 From Front Panel can t turn off main power from remote POWE
105. wire end into each hole while holding the tabs down uu Release the tabs to lock in the AM antenna wires Ps E T AM Antenna Input from Loop Antenna CONTROL OUTPUTS IR INPUTS E TUNER CONRES UN RN CAUTI NI Control Outputs These connections are used for lane 58 controlling other equipment such as an external B amp K 5OmA Components Ltd amplifier projection screen etc r v oE Connect your control cable to the processor using a 3 5 mm control output a D 3 5 mm IR in mono 3 5 mm jack shown at left The plug must be to amplifier etc from remote repeater wired as tip and the long barrel section 3 4 ZB The Control outputs are programmable 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 off 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 Off 0 VDC when both zones are off Control 4 REMOTE It will repeat a
106. y control volume in the menu system when not used for parameter adjustments During normal 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 v will always change master volume level except in the SETUP SPEAKER LEVELS and SETUP Source INPUT menus 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 aM m Center Volume 0 0 dB ZI CENTER 0 0 From Front Panel CENTER A or CENTER v see Zone 1 A operation adjust center volume A i REAR A or REAR v see Zone 1 A operation adjust surround volume SUB A or SUB v see Zone 1 A operation adjust subwoofer volume Note these settings are temporary and will be lost when you put your processor to sleep or turn off the main power If you have particular temporary setting that you use often you may save them in a preset 48 13258 11 01 AUDIO MODES Your processor is designed to work with 4 audio listening modes Under normal operation you may simply select Mono Stereo Surround or DVD Audio via the remote control In addition you may choose an audio listening mode immediately followed by a speaker selection The table
107. you are in the MAIN MENUS 1 Zone 1 Operation Zone 2 Operation Zone 1 Favorite Presets Zone 2 Favorite Presets System Setup Memory Backup Restore next item SEL select MENU exit menu system ZONE 1 OPERATION Source DVD Record DVD Video DVD Volume 25 0 Mode Surround Center Spkrs 7 Rear Eq 0 Off Sub T character adjust gt 0 9 10 recall SAVE preset MENU cancel ZI OPERATION Zi SOURCE OVO Orem Iron Front Parei 11 A PAUSE or v STOP UP or v DOWN 2 source then B amp K O SOURCE adjust and or edit Zone 1 VOLUME a or VOLUME v O MODE parameters as desired CENTER A or CENTER REAR A or REAR v and or SUB or SUB Y A UP or v DOWN select function EQ VOLUME KNOB adjust parameter MENO MENU Recall preset using Zone 1 Operation From Front Panel A PAUSE or v STOP UP or v DOWN SEL or ENTER ENTER move to Zone 1 Operation activate ZONE 1 OPERATION number or 10 number PRESET step to desired preset select a preset for recall ENTER ENTER recall preset 56 13258 11 01 Save preset using Zone 1 Operation From Front Panel source then B amp K O SOURCE adjust and or edit Zone 1 VOLUME A or VOLUME v O MODE parameters as desired CENTER A or CENTER REAR A or REAR v and or FILI SUB 4 or SUB A UP or v DOWN select function EQ VOLUME KNOB adjust parameter SAVE or ENTER EA SAVE and 4 ENTER start the preset save process or select
108. you use an outboard digital 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 Normally your tape outputs contain the analog L R inputs from the selected source 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 speaker 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 recording 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 processor will automatically switch back

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