Features - B&K Reference 20 Plus A/V System Controller Owner's Manual

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 additional independent analog A/V
preamp internally for use with a second listening/viewing area - Zone 2 (B).
Internal Digitally Synthesized AM/FM Stereo tuner
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 & 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 -
Plug and Play operation
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
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&K multi-source universal remote controls, allows total
control of B&K and/or other brand user equipment.
RS-232 Control - easy control and interface of your B&K product with other system controllers.
96/24 bit A/D and D/A Conversion
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
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.

FEATURES

- store up to 40 AM or FM stations in A/V presets.
better sound with minimum signal loss and degradation.
- automatically selects the optimum input, surround sound format, and performs a wide range of
- assign names to presets, inputs, or the turn on message.
- Ultra High Resolution reproduction of musical details.
- allows system versatility for bass adjustments and
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