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B&K AVP 2030 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 Acknowledgments Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,”Pro Logic”, “AC3", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All ® ™ rights reserved. Motorola , ‘Powered by Motorola’ name and logo are trademarks of Motorola, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety precautions Features Display Front panel view Front panel description Rear panel view Rear panel description Remote control Setup Factory reset Making the connection Audio only Audio/video source Video monitor Tape player Digital connections Surround setup Channel mode Bass management Delay Surround modes Speaker calibration...
  • Page 4 Using presets Recall preset Save preset Rename preset Zone 2 description Advanced operations Star operation Troubleshooting Specifications Audio Video Care and cleaning Warranty Accessories included: Power cord, Manual, Remote control, 4 AAA batteries page 26 page 26 page 27 page 28 page 29 page 30 - 31 page 30...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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 be sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to you.

  • Page 6: Features

    Overview Your new AVP series preamplifier from B & K Components, Ltd., is a versatile audio/video control center. The AVP preamplifiers are designed to not only sound sensational, but also to be an attractive, easy-to-use addition to your audio/video system. Although you already have a good idea of your preamplifier’s features, we’d like to take a moment to point out certain highlights.

  • Page 7: Display

    A/V presets - Your AVP comes equipped with built in preset memories that when selected set up your AVP for you. You can also make changes to settings (such as volume and balance levels, etc.) and save your preferences in your own custom preset.

  • Page 8: Front Panel View

    The figure below shows the front panel controls and features. Input selection or changes to other settings using the front panel controls requires selecting the appropriate MENU options and using the y or x button to change the settings. 1. Headphone jack 2.

  • Page 9: Menu Button

    4. Mute button - Suppresses sound output from the system. The display will show a ‘-’ at the right side of the display. 5. Display / O button - Lets you turn the front panel display on or off. When used in combination with MENU, it will change that options setting.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel View

    The AVP back panel is organized into groups of inputs and outputs for audio and video as shown below. Power switch AC fuse holder AC input receptacle S-video inputs/outputs Digital inputs Zone 1 preouts Zone 2 preouts Analog audio inputs 1.

  • Page 11: Digital Inputs

    4. S-video inputs and outputs - Connections for S-video components. Inputs labeled V1, V2, and DVD/VLD. Outputs labeled V1, Z2/MON, and Z1/MON. The preamplifier will not convert S-video to composite or composite to S-video. If you wish to use S-video, you must use it through the entire system. 5.
  • Page 12 9. Tape Loop - Connections for the audio of a tape deck. TAPE OUT- Provides a fixed level, buffered audio output for sending to a tape player. Connect the TAPE OUT from the AVP to the TAPE IN on the tape player. TAPE IN - Accepts audio output from a tape player.

  • Page 13: Composite Video Outputs

    13. Surround outputs - Outputs for your surround system. These variable level outputs are provided with the Surround Sound Processor option for sending signal to the power amplifiers as follows. FRONT L - FRONT R - REAR L - REAR R - SUB - CENTER - 14.

  • Page 14: Remote Control

    The B & K A/V system remote control is specially designed to streamline functions. Although you can choose to use a universal remote, we think you will agree that the remote shown below is simple and easy to learn. Most buttons on the remote control are duplicated through the front panel. This means it’s easy to operate the preamplifier, whether you prefer using the remote control or the hands on approach from the front panel.
  • Page 15 Button: Function: REAR LEVEL -/+ Lets you decrease (-) or increase (+) the surround volume SUB LEVEL -/+ Lets you decrease (-) or increase (+) the subwoofer volume REAR DELAY -/+ Lets you decrease (-) or increase (+) the rear channel delay time SURROUND TEST Lets you calibrate speakers using the built in test noise...

  • Page 16: Setup

    It’s tempting to just plug in your new AVP and have great sound pour out. Before you do that, take a few minutes to plan out how you want the preamplifier to fit into your audio/video system. If you haven’t already done so, ask yourself the following questions: What source components do I want to connect to my preamplifier? (CD, VCR, etc.)

  • Page 17: Factory Reset

    To ensure maximum safety, keep all cables out of high traffic areas (hallways or doorways) and away from equipment that radiates power, including amplifiers, power cords, heaters, etc. If you might expand your audio/video system later, keep these ideas in mind as you plan current cable runs.

  • Page 18: Making The Connection

    Making the connection Take a look at the back panel of the AVP. 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.

  • Page 19: Video Monitor

    Video monitor To add a video monitor to the system. Use the composite or S-video connections. Attach one end of the composite video interconnect cable to the video input on the monitor, then attach the other end to the yellow composite video output or S- video outputs on the AVP labeled Z1/MON for the main zone or Z2/MON for the second zone (other room).

  • Page 20: Tape Player

    Tape connection Attach one end of the audio interconnect cable to the left audio output on the Tape deck, then attach the other end to the white left TAPE IN on the AVP. Attach one end of the audio interconnect cable to the right audio output on the Tape deck, then attach the other end to the red right TAPE IN on the AVP.

  • Page 21: Surround Setup

    Always set up and calibrate your speakers immediately after connecting your preamplifier to your system. You need to set up the speakers to achieve the best, most accurate performance from your preamplifier. This is important because the preamplifier needs to “know” your speaker configuration to control your current system. Any time you change your speaker configuration, you should perform setup and then calibration on your preamplifier.

  • Page 22: Bass Management

    Channel Mode/Option Subwoofer Bass Management Note: LFE = Low Frequency Effects channel (or .1 channel) Option/mode Description Bass Normal LFE on. Bass frequencies and LFE are sent to the appropriate channels. Bass LFE Off LFE off. Removes the LFE channel from the bass management summing circuitry.

  • Page 23: Surround Modes

    Surround mode explanation SURROUND MODES CHANNELS DOLBY SURROUND LF,RF,C,LR,RR 3 STEREO LF,RF,C,SUB 3 STEREO HALL LF,RF,C,LR,RR STEREO STEREO F/R LF,RF,LR,RR STEREO HALL LF,RF,LR,RR DIRECT † Output configurations for each mode are limited by the speaker setup in the SETUP menu. The surround setup is for zone 1 only.

  • Page 24: Speaker Calibration

    Speaker calibration Always calibrate your speakers after you have performed setup. Surround calibration is different from adjusting balance levels. When you calibrate, you equalize volume levels on all channels with a final goal of ensuring that the volume is the same on each one. When you adjust balance, you turn the volume up or down on specific channels because the sound you are hearing seems either too loud or too soft.
  • Page 25 Press ENTER, the display shows: You can toggle between the LARGE, SMALL, and NONE modes by pressing x or y. Press ENTER, the display shows: You can toggle between YES and NO modes by pressing x or y. Press ENTER, the display shows: You can toggle between BASS NORMAL and BASS LFE OFF modes by pressing x or y.
  • Page 26 Press ENTER, the display shows: You can toggle between OFF, ON and AC-3 modes by pressing x or y. This holds true for the CD, V1, V2, TV, and TNR digital settings. Digital off- Selects the corresponding AUDIO L/R analog input for Pro Logic Surround Processing.
  • Page 27 Press ENTER: Press ENTER: Press ENTER: Press ENTER: Press ENTER: The surround calibration is next. Adjust the levels with the MASTER VOLUME +/- buttons. You have a range of -12.0 to +12.0 in 0.5 dB increments. Equalize the volume level of all the channels by adjusting the calibration of each individual speaker until they all have the same volume from your ideal listening position.

  • Page 28: Using Presets

    You have completed the setup procedure. Remember, you have to perform the calibration procedure every time you change your speaker configuration. There are 20 A/V presets provided for each zone. Presets “0" through “9" are selected using the numeric buttons on the remote (0-9). Pressing the “A” button first allows you to select bank “A”...

  • Page 29: Save Preset

    setting, and display status of on or off. To save a preset, press the SAVE button, followed by the preset number you wish to overwrite (0-9 or A0-A9), then ENTER. Example: If you want to save a setup for the preset 1 (CD), first recall the preset by pressing 1 then ENTER.
  • Page 30 Using the remote control, press MENU until the display shows: Press x or y until the display shows Press ENTER to select renaming this title. The display will show the current A/V preset name: The display shows a flashing cursor “_” at the character you are currently editing. Pressing x or y changes the character, pressing ENTER accepts (or skips) the blinking character.

  • Page 31: Zone 2 Description

    Zone 2 (Z2) description and operation As briefly stated throughout this manual, the second zone (zone 2 or Z2) is for audio only listening. The setup procedure, surround modes, and digital inputs are for zone 1 (Z1) only and have no effect on zone 2 (Z2). There are 2 sets of stereo outputs for zone You will need more amplifiers and speakers to use zone 2.

  • Page 32: Advanced Operations

    Star (7) operations (for zone 1 only) The AVP has incorporated some new ways to change the mode of the source inputs. In the standard SETUP menu, the digital modes of VLD, CD ,V1 ,V2 ,TV-V3, and TUNER are set globally and are not affected as presets are recalled. Now with the U(star) operations described below, you can override the setup mode to another digital input mode.
  • Page 33 The new setup will be save for preset 1. You can save digital off for preset 1 and digital on for preset A1 if you wish. This would allow you to have two different sources into the CD inputs, one digital and one analog. NOTE: You must have analog inputs connected in order to use zone 2.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    PROBLEM No sound, display will not light No sound, display on. Loud hum or buzz on one or more channels Surround sound does not sound correct. **Note: If unit continues to blow power inlet fuses, DO NOT USE A HEAVIER FUSE!!, have it serviced.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Audio Specifications Frequency Response (+3 dB): Line Level Sensitivity: Maximum Output Level: Total Harmonic Distortion: Signal to Noise Ratio: Input Impedance: Output Impedance: Noise Test Reference Level: Surround Outputs non-inverting Audio Inputs Non-inverting audio outputs Zone 1 Audio Outputs (extra L & R) Zone 2 Audio Outputs Video Specifications Frequency Response (-3,-3 dB):...

  • Page 36: Care And Cleaning

    Maximum Output Level: Composite Video Inputs/Outputs S-Video Inputs/Outputs Digital Inputs Line Voltage Replacement fuse Shipping weight Dimensions Care and cleaning Under normal use, the preamplifier will not require any special care. Over time you may wish to clean the exterior of the unit by wiping it with a damp cloth to remove any dirt or dust that accumulates on it.

  • Page 37: Warranty

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

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