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- Page 1 K Components, Ltd. & Five or Seven Channel Surround A/V Processor Receiver 13791 1104 AVR505 S ERIES AVR507 S ERIES User Manual...
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Page 2: Limited Warranty
USER MANUAL - AVR505 Series2, AVR507 Series2 © 2004 B & K Components Ltd. All rights reserved. The information in this manual is copyright protected. No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from B &... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
ACCESSORIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FEATURES AUDIO OVERVIEW AUDIO AND SURROUND FORMATS FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION QUICK START CONSIDERATIONS HARDWARE CONNECTIONS SOURCE CONNECTIONS Source Connection Diagram SACD or DVD-Audio Connection VIDEO MONITOR CONNECTION Component Video Monitor Connection S-Video Monitor Connection Composite Video Monitor Connection SURROUND SPEAKER CONNECTIONS... - Page 4 DSP Usage Security Options RS-232 Control Port Plug and Play Timing Setup Zone 2 ‘B’ Second Zone FACTORY RESET SR10.1 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION UNIT OPERATION Master Power On / Off On / Standby Adjusting Volume Center, Rear and Subwoofer Volume Source Selection Z1 Operation - Theater (menu) Sleep Timer...
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Page 5: Safety Precautions
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 a triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"... -
Page 6: Features
Both the AVR505 Series2 and AVR507 Series2 receivers are versatile Audio/Video control centers. State-of-the-art high current power amplifier section: • Toroidal transformer and computer-grade electrolytic capacitors allow more dynamic range. • Discrete Circuitry for more accurate, 3-dimensional reproduction. • Class A Predriver improves low-level detail for smoother, more musical sound. •... -
Page 7: Audio Overview
AUDIO / VIDEO OVERVIEW AUDIO / VIDEO OVERVIEW Definitions Sources - A source is considered any device that can be connected to the audio/video receiver or processor and transmit a signal that can be seen or heard. Typical sources include DVD players, satellite boxes, CD players, etc. -
Page 8: Audio And Surround Formats
AUDIO / VIDEO OVERVIEW Analog vs. Digital Audio - This refers to the method used to place audio information on the source material and how they are delivered to your receiver from the source. Analog signals exactly represent the sound you will hear through a continuously varying voltage. - Page 9 Dolby Digital Surround EX - Dolby® Digital Surround EX™ provides a third surround channel on Dolby Digital movie soundtracks. The third surround channel can be decoded at the cinema's or home viewer's option for playback over surround speakers located behind the seating area. The left and right surround channels are reproduced by surround speakers to the sides.
- Page 10 AUDIO / VIDEO OVERVIEW DTS 5.1 (Digital Theater Systems) - DTS is a multi-channel digital audio compression format transmitted over optical digital or coaxial digital connections. DTS is dedicated to delivering the “Ultimate Entertainment Experience.” DTS has created a media-delivery format that makes audio tracks sound more dynamic, more realistic and more closely matching the original than other digitally encoded soundtracks and consumer media.
- Page 11 AUDIO / VIDEO OVERVIEW waves is a desirable effect to a point. Different locations in the room will have waves that collide with one another. This collision can cause a superposition (addition or subtraction) of the audible wavelength. In either case, these locations are referred to as nodes. If a positive node occurs in the primary listening position, that frequency drowns out all other frequencies at that location, resulting in limited frequency response for that location in the room.
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Page 12: Front Panel Description
& ON / STANDBY 1. Headphone Jack - Headphones having a standard ¼” (6.3mm) stereo plug can be connected to the headphone output. 2. Source Selector - Turning the selector clockwise or counterclockwise will cycle through the available inputs. Available inputs are V1, V2, TV, DVD, CD, SAT, TAPE, FM and AM. 3. -
Page 13: Back Panel Description
COAX S/PDIF DIGITAL & ZA OUT IMPLY ETTER! C A U T I O N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ZB OUT S E R I A L # CONTROL OUT IR INPUT ZONE A 12VDC RS-232 50 mA PORT IEEE 1394... -
Page 14: Quick Start Considerations
Your B & K receiver is pre-programmed for ease of operation right out of the box. In general, there is minimal setup required to start listening to your new receiver. To quickly setup and begin operating your receiver, follow these quick steps: 1 1 Start with all AC power cords unplugged from their designated AC outlet. -
Page 15: Hardware Connections
Your receiver supports several A/V input and output formats. In most cases only one audio and one video connection is needed for each source device. Shown below are the available options: Analog audio (Stereo): left and right. Digital audio: either coaxial or optical. DVD-Audio &... -
Page 16: Video Monitor Connection
There are many types of video monitors that can be used with your B & K system. Some popular video monitors are televisions, plasma screens, LCD screens and projectors. The B & K A/V receiver has video and audio switching capability. The system source devices should be connected to the B & K receiver for both audio and video. -
Page 17: Surround Speaker Connections
HARDWARE CONNECTIONS SURROUND SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Your B & K receiver has two types of surround outputs: speaker outputs and preamplifier RCA outputs. Speaker outputs connect from the receiver directly to the speakers in the system using a five-way binding post. The RCA outputs are used to connect external amplifiers and/or the subwoofer to the system. -
Page 18: 6.1 / 5.1 Speaker Output Connections
For use in a 6.1 or 6.0 audio setup, refer to the diagram below. We recommend the 6th speaker be connected to the surround back left channel of the surround receiver. However, either the back left or back right output will operate correctly when the system is configured for use with one back speaker. The point one (.1) indicates whether or not the system will use a subwoofer. -
Page 19: Rca Surround Outputs / Subwoofer Connection
RCA Surround Output / Subwoofer Connection Both the AVR505 Series2 and AVR507 Series2 supply 7.1 RCA surround processor outputs. These surround outputs can be used to connect external amplifiers or the subwoofer. The subwoofer for the system will be connected to the SUB OUT. If the subwoofer does not contain its own amplifier (powered subwoofer) an external power amplifier will be needed for the subwoofer. -
Page 20: Pass Through / Record Loop Connections
PASS THROUGH / RECORD LOOP CONNECTIONS The B & K receiver has a few options for record/pass through outputs. There is a Zone A optical digital output, a Zone A coaxial digital output and a Zone B coaxial digital output. The B & K receiver provides three analog audio, composite &... -
Page 21: 12Vdc Control Connection
HARDWARE CONNECTIONS +12VDC Control Connection If the +12VDC trigger is going to be used, it should be connected as shown right. An external amplifier is being used for this example, however the external device could be any device that employs a control trigger circuit. -
Page 22: Avr507 Series2 Back Channel Amplification Conversion
HARDWARE CONNECTIONS AVR507 Series2 BACK CHANNEL AMPLIFICATION CONVERSION If both zones of the AVR507 Series2 are being used, you have the option of either using an external amplifier (see page 19) or converting the surround back channels to supply the amplification for Zone B. The main theater zone would then become a 5.1 surround system. -
Page 23: Keypad Connection Description
HARDWARE CONNECTIONS KEYPAD CONNECTION DESCRIPTION To connect a CK1.2 Keypad to the AVR505 Series2 or 507 Series2, run a straight through Category 5 (CAT5) cable from the keypad location to the RS-232 jack on the receiver back panel. Terminate both ends of the CAT5 cable into RJ-45 using the T568B standard. -
Page 24: Setting Up The System
The setup of the receiver will require navigation through the menu system. T he system menu will display on the front panel as well as an On-Screen Menu format. The OSD menu is available on all three video format types. B & K recommends that a video monitor, connected to a Zone A video output, be used in conjunction with the SR10.1 remote to setup the system using the OSD menu. -
Page 25: Main Menu Selections
The main menu descriptions are accompanied by the On Screen Menu layout below. In some cases, the front panel will display a slightly abbreviated version of what the On Screen Menu shows due to character space limitations. The On Screen Menu is accessible from the component video output, the Zone A S-video output and the Zone A composite video output. -
Page 26: System Setup
1. Setup Speakers This menu configures the receiver for the number of speakers, speaker size, and location of the speakers in the room. It also contains room equalization options that can optimize the sound for a particular room. The overall sound quality of your system will depend upon how the parameters of this menu are setup. It is very important that the speaker setup is performed when the receiver is initially installed or if any speakers are moved or changed. -
Page 27: Setup Speakers
1. Speaker Size The speaker setup menu defines how many speakers are installed in the system, the relative size of the speakers, and their location in the room. This is the most important setup procedure that will be performed. The receiver comes from the factory setup for 7 small speakers and a subwoofer. -
Page 28: Setup Speaker Location
2. Setup Speaker Location Ideally the speakers should be positioned at an equal distance from the listening position. However, physical limitations usually require placing the speaker in other than optimum locations. The surround processor contains a means to electronically move each speaker’s location. This allows for superior reproduction of the directional cues available during movie or music playback. -
Page 29: Setup Room Equalization
LFE (0.1) channel level - Usually this will be set to 0.0 dB (default). However, if there is no subwoofer you may wish to reduce the Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel to lessen its contribution to the bass going to the remaining large speakers. - Page 30 The situation is different for large low-frequency peaks. These peaks are what tend to shake the knick-knacks off the shelves and result in an overall tubby sound to the bass. Fortunately, this CAN be remedied electroni- cally…and without drastically altering the characteristic sound of your speakers. Typically a room will have 3 large peaks due to the distance between the front/back walls, left/right walls, and the floor/ceiling.
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Page 31: Setup Inputs
This menu allows you to tell your receiver how you would like each input to operate. You may repeat the following steps for each input by changing inputs on the top line of the menu or with the supplied remote control. -
Page 32: Setup Presets
6. Input name - Five characters maximum. From the factory, the receiver will display source names that match those printed on the back of the receiver and on the supplied SR10.1 remote. These names can be changed to match the type of source that is being used. For example, if a cable box is connected on the SAT input instead of a satellite receiver, the SAT name can be renamed to CABLE. -
Page 33: Setup Displays
Front Panel - Describes the possible selections for the brightness of the front panel display. Bright, medium, dim. OSD Color - Set the preferred color for the OSD menu. Default setting is blue. Select from Blue, Purple, Pink, Aqua, Lilac, Yellow, Red, or Green. -
Page 34: Unit Information
Unit information provides hardware information about your receiver. Unit - The model of the receiver software - The software version currently running in the hardware. S/N - Serial Number BKC-DIP - B & K Components Device Interface Protocol version. TUN-PLL - Tuner information The advanced setup menu allows the user to adjust the following features. -
Page 35: Zone '1' Home Theater
Descriptions of each option of the advanced system setup menu are as follows: Zone ‘1’ Home Theater - Allows adjustments for the main home theater zone. Set the max volume, zone ID, Record loop and surround mode options. Power On Titles - Customize power on titles for customized personal greetings. -
Page 36: Control Outputs
Power on Titles Personal power on greeting can be programmed to display on your B & K ’s front panel display. Both power on lines contain 16 alphanumeric characters. Power on titles will appear when the receiver is taken out of Standby. -
Page 37: Dsp Usage
DSP Usage This screen monitors the amount of processing power being used. Expressed in MIPS (Millions Instructions per Second) Security Options In the security menu, the user can protect the receiver from accidental changes to unit settings or reprogramming. Changes made to the security menu will not take effect until you exit the setup menu. -
Page 38: Rs-232 Control Port
RS-232 Control Port The RS-232 port refers to the main RJ-45 connection located on the receiver's back panel. The RJ-45 contains connections for transmission and reception of RS-232 data. See pin-out at right. The RJ-45 also supports power supply and IR input for CK1.2 Keypad interface. -
Page 39: Plug And Play Timing Setup
Plug and Play Timing Setup Plug and play timing pertains to the internal delays associated with the Plug n Play audio detection system. DO NOT ADJUST THESE PARAMETERS UNLESS THERE IS A PROBLEM HEARING AUDIO Your receiver has default audio Plug n Play settings that work with the majority of A/V sources and digital audio bitsreams. -
Page 40: Zone 2 'B' Second Zone
Zone 2 ‘B’ Second Zone Level Control - Variable or fixed. The second zone can be configured for a fixed volume level if external volume control is desired. Max Level - Set the maximum volume for the second zone. This can be used to protect your speakers or ears from inadvertent excessive volume. -
Page 41: Sr10.1 Remote Control Operation
SR10.1 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Your B & K receiver is supplied with a state-of-the-art remote control. The SR10.1 is a computer programmable and learning remote. It can be programmed to control any or all of the compo- nents in your system using IR. The setup software CD-ROM for the remote is supplied in the box with the SR10.1. -
Page 42: Unit Operation
The following pages outline the normal day-to-day operation of your receiver from the supplied SR10.1 remote control. All unit functions can also be directly controlled from the front panel. The SR10.1 remote is capable of controlling both the B & K receiver plus other source gear in your system. This section will outline the usage of the SR10.1 Remote with your B &... -
Page 43: Z1 Operation - Theater (Menu)
Z1 Operation - Theater The Z1 Operation menu is provided to aide in the Theater zone opera- tion. It does not have to be used in order to control the Theater zone. To access this menu, press the Menu button on the remote or front panel, scroll down and select choice three;... -
Page 44: Tuner Operation
Tuner Operation All TUNER operations require the receiver source be set to TUNER. Press the FM or AM button to access the tuner. Manual Tuning - From the remote control or the front panel, tap the UP or DOWN arrow to tune one frequency step at a time. -
Page 45: Front Panel Display Operation
FRONT PANEL DISPLAY OPERATION The front panel display is capable of displaying 16 characters. The first five characters identify the current source input. The remaining 10 characters identify the the audio mode and the number of active speakers. All changes to volume, input, audio mode, etc. will be displayed for a few seconds on the front panel. When no changes are in progress, the front panel will display the input and surround mode. -
Page 46: Front Panel Display
The following tables represent a visual synopsis of how the front will respond depending on the audio mode, number of speakers and the audio signal type. The first table shows how the front panel will display multi- channel digital bitstreams. The second table shows how the front panel will display two channel audio types. # of Speakers Used 4 Surrounds... -
Page 47: Audio Modes & Speaker Selections
OPERATION & CONTROL AUDIO MODES & SPEAKER SELECTIONS B & K incorporates a state-of-the-art software and hardware system that will prioritize the incoming audio signals (Plug n Play) and accordingly select the appropriate number of speakers, two-channel surround decoder (Dolby Pro Logic IIx or DTS NEO:6) or multi-channel surround mode (Movie or Music) depending on the user’s preference. - Page 48 OPERATION & CONTROL Material correctly mixed for Dolby Pro Logic contains no bass information in the surround channels and there- fore, Dolby requires that no surround bass is mixed to the subwoofer when you have small surrounds. However, many video game systems do end up with bass information in the surrounds. In order to prevent loss of this bass information, PLIIx also provides GAME mode.
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Page 49: Speaker Selections
OPERATION & CONTROL Speaker Selections The table below shows how your receiver will route audio information to the speaker channels depending on audio modes and speaker selection combinations. Audio information will not be lost in any speaker selection. The information for the missing speakers is mixed to other active speakers. When selecting four or five speakers, choose from the surround or back speakers. -
Page 50: Equalization Settings And Adjustments
Equalization Settings and Adjustments The receiver provides 3 ways to modify the frequency response (equalization) for particular listening situa- tions. These equalization are in addition to the room equalization and room resonance adjustments made in the speaker setup menu. Pressing the EQ button consecutively on the remote control will step through the receiver’s user EQ selections. -
Page 51: Presets
Saving a user preset is like taking a virtual picture of ALL USER settings in the receiver. This preset may then be recalled at any time. Up to 40 presets may be saved in either the main theater zone or the second zone. - Page 52 Step 3 Select the preset number. If you wish to save the preset to a particular number, you can directly select the preset number from the number pad on the remote control. Use the +10 button to choose presets above the number 10.
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Page 53: Recalling A Preset
Recalling a Preset To recall a preset from the SR10.1 remote control, press the preset number, then the ENTER button. For example, to recall preset number 2, press 2 - ENTER. Three steps are necessary in the case of a preset above the number 10, (preset 12 = +10 - 2 - ENTER). -
Page 54: Creating A Shortcut
Blank - A button with no flag will not do anything when pressed. It is empty and has no programming. IR Command - A red dot indicates that the button is programmed with an IR database command. An IR database command can be pressed or pressed and held for a scrollable command (such as volume). -
Page 55: Learning Ir Codes
Macro - An ‘M’ or ‘F’ flag indicates that the button is programmed with a Macro (the F flag indicates the Macro is on one of the Favorites pages). Only the LCD buttons and the Power ON and Power OFF buttons can be programmed with MACROS. -
Page 56: Bkcsuite Setup Software
BKcSuite setup software can be downloaded from the B & K website at Instructions for installation are provided online. Once the software has been installed, download and install the appropriate user manuals separately. BKcSuite automatically installs a shortcut icon on the desktop [BKTask icon (grey)]. Make sure all other applications which use the serial port are closed before opening the taskbar. -
Page 57: Troubleshooting Guide For Bkcsuite
6. Once you have configured the settings for your system, save the BKcSuite file. Goto File->Save settings To File. Both the system settings and presets for zone A and zone B will be saved together in one file (.bkd extension). Once the settings have been saved to file, you are ready to establish a live connection to the preamplifier. -
Page 58: Troubleshooting
PROBLEM No sound 1. Power cord not plugged in. Display will not 2. Power off at AC source. illuminate. 3. AC power inlet fuse blown or faulty. 4. Power switch in off position (out). No sound 1. Receiver is in mute. Display on. -
Page 59: Back Panel Picture
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Page 60: On Screen Menu Flow Chart
ON SCREEN MENU FLOW CHART AVR 505 or 507 Series 2 Menu System... - Page 61 ON SCREEN MENU FLOW CHART...
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- Page 64 AVR505 Series 2 & AVR 507 Series 2 Receivers Specification Speaker Outputs Surround Sound Processing Frequency Response Input Sensitivity Signal to Noise Ratio Input Impedance Output Impedance Maximum Output Level User Presets Audio / Video Source Inputs Digital Audio Inputs CK1.2 Keypad Compatible...