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Table of Contents Introduction / Overview ...............................1 AVR 707 Features ................................2 AVR 707 Front Panel ................................3 AVR 707 Rear Panel ................................4 Quick Start Considerations..............................6 Connection Overview ................................7 Video Inputs - Hardware Connections ..........................9 Video Input Connection - HDMI .............................9 Video Input Connection - Component Video .........................9 Video Input Connection - S-Video ..........................10...
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Table of Contents IR Chain Connection..............................17 Keypad Connection................................17 Control I/O and Antenna - Hardware Connections ......................18 Control Output / Amp Enable............................18 Control Input ..................................18 AM / FM Antenna ................................18 Restore ..................................18 HQV Video Processing................................19 Temporal Noise Reduction.............................19 Detail Enhancement...............................19 Block Noise Reduction..............................19 Mosquito Noise Reduction.............................19 Chroma Transient Improvement ............................20 Luma Enhancement...............................20...
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Table of Contents Adjusting Video Zoom..............................30 Adjusting Video Luma Enhancement..........................30 Adjusting Video Detail Enhancement ..........................30 Adjusting Video Temporal Noise Reduction........................30 Adjusting Video Mosquito Noise Reduction........................30 Adjusting Video Block Noise Reduction.........................30 Adjusting Video Luma Transient Improvement ......................30 Adjusting Video Chroma Transient Improvement ......................30 AM / FM Tuner Operation ..............................31 Headphone Operation..............................31 Control Out On / Off...............................31...
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Table of Contents BKcSuite System Settings - Audio ............................52 Speaker Size..................................52 Speaker Level ................................53 Speaker Location ................................53 Crossover and LFE................................54 Room Equalization.................................54 Room Resonance (Notch Filters) ..........................55 Notch Filter Setup ................................56 Audio Assignment ................................57 Max Level / Surround Mode ............................57 BKcSuite System Settings - Video ............................58 Video Settings................................58 BKcSuite System Settings - Control ...........................59...
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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 enclo- sure. Never handle the power cord with wet hands. •...
B & K’s AVR 707, our new state-of-the-art Home Theater Receiver. The AVR 707 is easy to use, great sounding and delivers crys- tal clear high definition video to your home theater. Simple to set-up and easy to use, the AVR 707 provides a level of sophistication and ease of use that is unparalleled in the industry.
AVR 707 Features 14 Discrete Audio & Video Inputs 1 AES / EBU Digital Audio (XLR) Input 8 Analog Audio Inputs (excluding 5.1 or 7.1 inputs) 1 Balanced Audio (XLR) Input 1 Multi Channel Analog 5.1 or 7.1 Input for analog DVD Audio / Dolby TrueHD / DTS-HD Master Audio...
AVR 707 Front Panel 1. Left Hand Knob - The left selector knob is a rotary encoder with the primary purpose of A/V input source selection. The knob serves multiple functions. Pushing in on the the knob will scroll through the options to control or select Input Source, AM/FM Tuning, AM/FM Station, Audio Preference or Video Preference. Rotating the knob will change the highlighted function.
AVR 707 Rear Panel 1. AC Fuse Holder - Holds the AC line fuse. Replace only with same type and value 2A fast blow. Note: The voltage rating label is located on the AC fuse holder cover plate. 2. AC Input Receptacle - For attaching the supplied AC power cord to the unit.
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7. AVR 705 Speaker Outputs - 5-Way binding posts supply power to the Front, Surround and Center channel speakers. 8. AVR 707 Speaker Outputs - 5-Way binding posts supply power to the Front, Surround, Center and Back channel speakers. 9. Component Video Inputs - A total of 8 component video inputs for standard and high definition video signals. Composite video directly connects to the red RCA.
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 using your new A/V receiver. To quickly setup and begin operating your receiver, follow these quick steps: Start with all AC power cords unplugged from their designated AC outlet.
Video Inputs - Hardware Connections Video Input Connection - HDMI The B&K surround receiver provides 6 HDMI A/V inputs. HDMI carries both audio and video, B&K allows options to process audio and video separately (please see the menu setup for further options). To connect an HDMI video source to the B&K, connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI output on the source piece.
Video Inputs - Hardware Connections Video Input Connection - S-Video The B&K surround receiver provides eight sets of component video inputs. These inputs may be used with the S-Video to RCA adapter that is supplied with the receiver in order to up-convert an S-Video signal to go into the component input. Connect the one end of the S- Video to RCA adapter to the S-Video output on the source piece.
Video Outputs - Hardware Connections Video Output Connection - HDMI The HDMI output connection on the receiver carries High Definition video to your television or monitor. To connect an HDMI video out- put from the B&K, connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI output on the B&K. Then connect the other end of the cable into the correspon- ding HDMI input on your television or monitor.
Audio Inputs - Hardware Connections Audio Input Connection - HDMI Although HDMI connection carries both audio and video, B&K can process audio and video separately (please see the menu structure for further information). To connect an HDMI audio source to the B&K, connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI output on the source device.
Audio Inputs - Hardware Connections Audio Input Connection - Stereo Analog The B&K surround receiver provides eight pairs of stereo analog audio inputs. These inputs may be used to send a stereo analog audio signal from a source piece to the B&K. Connect the stereo analog audio output on the source piece using a RCA cable to the analog stereo audio input on the B&K.
Audio Output Connection - Speakers The AVR 707 powers 7 speakers and the AVR 705 powers 5 speakers. Be sure to match the appropriate speaker output to the speakers location in the room. For example, connect the center channel output the the center speaker amplifier chan- nel.
Audio Output - Hardware Connections Audio Output Connection - Subwoofer The AVR 707 supplies a single subwoofer unbalanced (RCA) output. Connect the subwoofer output to the input on the subwoofer. The diagram shows how the receiver may be connected to an active subwoofer.
USB Communication The USB 2.0 connection is for use with computer control of the AVR 707. The port is currently not active at this time. Please select RS- 232 or Ethernet for full 2-way computer communication. Please see the B&K website for flash updates and further information.
The IR chain is used for two way communication with the CT 600.3, 600.1 or 300.3. When linking multiple CT products (see the CT man- ual) the AVR 707 would be last unit in the chain. Shown are two CT 600.3 linked as follows: Out of 1st CT to In of 2nd CT, Out of 2nd CT to IR Chain of AVR 707.
One control input trigger is provided that may be used for theater events such as land-line telephone and doorbell notification. The con- trol input trigger on the AVR 707 allows up to 24VAC or DC voltage sensing. Referred to as Page / Events, typical applications might involve a doorbell and front door security camera.
HQV Video Processing Temporal Noise Reduction A temporal noise filter takes advantage of the fact that noise is a random element of the image that changes over time. Instead of simply evaluating individual frames, a temporal noise filter evaluates several frames at once. By identifying the differences between two frames and then removing that data from the final image, visible noise can be reduced very effec- tively.
Aspect Control Using the power of Reon HQV video processing, the AVR 707 currently provides 5 programmed video aspect ratios for dis- playing video on a 16x9 monitor.
Aspect Ratios 4x3 (1:33:1) Formats on 16x9 (1:78:1) Screen Input None Pillarbox Zoom Stretch Wide 1.33:1 full screen No bars Bars No bars No bars No bars No crop No crop Crop all Crop top and bottom Crop left and right Fat people No distortion Fat people...
Aspect Ratios 16x9 (1:78:1) Formats on 16x9 (1:78:1) Screen Input None Pillarbox Zoom Stretch Wide 1.33:1 pillarbox Bars left and right Bars left and right No bars Bars left and right No bars No crop No crop Crop top and bottom Crop top and bottom Crop left and right No distortion...
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Aspect Ratios 16x9 (1:78:1) Formats on 16x9 (1:78:1) Screen Input None Pillarbox Zoom Stretch Wide 1.77:1 letterbox 3 1.77 :1 letterbox 3 2.35:1 letterbox Bars top and bottom Bars all No bars No bars Bars top and bottom No crop No crop Crop No crop...
PC. For instructions on programming the SR 10.1 please see the Programming Manual. The default program of the remote is setup to control all aspects of the AVR 707. Up to 20 devices may be stored and programmed on the remote.
Operation and Control The following pages outline the normal day-to-day operation of your receiver from the supplied SR10.1 remote control. All unit functions may 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.
Operation and Control Adjusting Audio EQ For selecting a programmed EQ setting by the SR 10.1 remote, from the MAIN PAGE select AUDIO, then use the EQ device button to toggle thru NONE, VARIABLE, CINEMA, VOCAL and LOUDNESS. See Adjusting Audio Bass / Treble for further control. Adjusting Audio Bass / Treble Equalization The right selector knob is a rotary encoder which adjusts volume and equalization.
Operation and Control Adjusting Video Stretch For temporary aspect Stretch adjustment by the SR 10.1 remote, from the MAIN PAGE select VIDEO, then use the STR+ / STR- device buttons to adjust the amount of vertical stretch is applied to the image. Temporary Stretch adjustment ranges from 0 to +33. Adjusting Video Zoom For temporary aspect Zoom adjustment by the SR 10.1 remote, from the MAIN PAGE select VIDEO, then use the ZOOM+ / ZOOM- device buttons to adjust the amount of zoom is applied to the image.
Operation and Control AM / FM Tuner Operation All TUNER operations require the receiver source be set to TUNER. Press the FM or AM button on the remote or select AM or FM input using the front panel to access the tuner. Manual Tuning - From the remote control or the front panel, tap the Tune + / - arrow to tune one frequency step at a time and Seek +/- arrow to automatically seek up or down to the next available strong station.
Operation and Control Audio / Video / Tuner Preference Selection Remote Control - Saving Audio, Video or Tuner Preferences: 1. Set desired Audio, Video, or Tuner state. 2. Depending on the preference type to be saved, press AUD-P (for Audio Preference), VID-P (for Video Preference), or TUNE + / - (for Tuner Preference) on the remote control.
Operation and Control Front Panel Display Operation The front panel display is capable of displaying 2 rows by 16 characters each The top row will display the Input selection information and the bottom row would display the Mode and speaker selection. All changes to volume, input, audio mode, etc. will be displayed for a few seconds on the front panel.
Front Panel Display - Digital Audio Input Status Digital Multi-channel Bitstreams The following table represents a visual synopsis of how the front panel will respond depending on the audio mode, number of speakers and audio signal type. It shows how the front panel will display multi-channel digital bitstreams. Front Panel Display # of Speakers Used...
Front Panel Display - Analog Audio Input Status Analog, PCM, DD 2.0 Bitstreams The following table represents a visual synopsis of how the front panel will respond depending on the audio mode, number of speakers and audio signal type.It shows how the front panel will display two channel audio types. Front Panel Display # of Speakers Used...
Audio Modes and 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.
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Audio Modes and Speaker Selections Material correctly mixed for Dolby Pro Logic contains no bass information in the surround channels and therefore, 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 sur- rounds.
OSD - Unit Operation - Audio Music Modes Music Modes Audio Operation Source Source Source Name Name Name -------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- PLIIx Center Width DTS Center Image Volume PLIIx Dimension Multi Channel Type Unit Operation Audio PLIIx Panorama Two Channel Decoder Adjust >>...
OSD - Unit Operation - Video & Tuner Video Operation Video Video Name Name --------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- Aspect Ratio Luma Enhancement Brightness Detail Enhancement Video Contrast Temporal Noise Reduction Color Mosquito Noise Reduction Block Noise Reduction Sharpness Luma Transient Improvement HQV >> Chroma Transient Improvement Zoom , Stretch , etc.
OSD - System Settings - Control Control Setup Control In Page /Event Front Panel Settings Zone ID Action Brightness Control In Page /Event >> A/V Selection Type Serial Control Port >> Level Security Options >> Turn Off Delay Control Plug & Play Timing >> Affects IR Routing Front Panel Settings >>...
OSD - Input Settings Input Input Name --------------------------------------- Audio Preference Audio Pref Name Input Settings Audio Input Level Input Input Input Input Name Name --------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- Audio Preference Size Video Pref Name Horizontal Position Video Brightness Vertical Position Contrast Color Size and Position >>...
OSD - Preference Settings - Audio Audio Preference Music Modes Music Modes Audio Preference Audio Preference Audio Preference Name Name Name --------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- Music Modes PLIIx Center Width DTS Center Image Two Channel Decoder Preference Settings Audio PLIIx Dimension Adjust >>...
OSD - Preference Settings - Video & Tuner Video Preference Video Preference Video Preference Name Name --------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- Aspec Ratio Luma Enhancement Brightness Detail Enhancement Video Contrast Temporal Noise Reduction Color Mosquito Noise Reduction Block Noise Reduction Sharpness Luma Transient Improvement HQV >>...
OSD - Unit Information General Info Unit Software Video Revision Serial Number Unit Info General BKC-DIP Receive ID Transmit ID Input Resolution Input Type Output Resolution Network Info IP Address MAC Address Subnet Mask Gateway Network DNS 1 DNS 2 Host Name Domain Name...
Software Setup B & K Tool Suite may be installed using the CD-ROM included with the Receiver. The SR 10.1 Editing Program and Flash Download Update pro- grams are also included on the CD-ROM. You may also obtain this software at www.bkcomp.com. Your PC should be equipped with a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM.
Connect your cable or DSL modem’s Ethernet cable to the Router’s Internet port. Power on the cable or DSL modem, B&K product, router, etc. Power on your PC(s). Open the necessary B&K programs and either configure or control the AVR 707.
2. When Tool Suite is first opened, the Device Investigator auto- 3. Select the product you wish to work with. Shown the the virtual matically scans to find a connected B & K product. Choose “select product set to AVR 707. product for operation without a connected device.”...
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BKcSuite Setup and Overview 4. Create and save the system setup file using the Advanced Setup menu of BKcSuite. 5. Either let the program automatically scan com ports 1 through 4 at all baud rates or manually configure the com port and baud rate set- tings as shown below.
BKcSuite System Settings - Audio Speaker Size Speaker size refers to be frequency range a speaker can handle. Audio mate- rial, 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 bass, then this information will be lost of distorted.
(An SPL of 75 dB is recommend- ed). Note: The tone generator and noise selection settings in BK Suite will appear once a AVR 707 is found and the Speaker Level is selected. This is the only time this option will appear.
BKcSuite System Settings - Audio Crossover and LFE Crossover Frequency - Sets the frequency at which bass tones are filtered from the small speaker channels and sent to the subwoofer. The crossover point is the frequency at which the amount of information in the subwoofer and main speaker(s) is equal.
BKcSuite System Settings - Audio Room Resonance (Notch Filters) No speaker has perfectly flat frequency response. These deviations in frequen- cy response contribute to each speaker's characteristic sound. This is why one speaker might be preferred over another. When a speaker is put into a room with walls, floor and a ceiling, reflected sounds can cancel or reinforce one another which further alters the frequency response.
14, the audio may only be assigned to the multi-channel analog input through the menu. Balanced Analog - NOT USED WITH THE AVR 707 RECEIVER. AES/EBU - NOT USED WITH THE AVR 707 RECEIVER. Input 9 through Input 14 - Video from any HDMI input may be assigned to be linked with audio from any optical digital, coax digital or two chan- nel analog input 1 through 9.
BKcSuite System Settings - Video Video Settings Output Mode - Select the native resolution of your HD television or Monitor. Note: for use with any 50Hz, 1080p60Hz or 1080p60/24Hz, ensure your Monitor supports the selected resolution as video may not be visible. Record Out - Set to the appropriate video record device output format.
B & K product. For instance, if you need to send a CT receiver an IR triggered RS-232 macro (to power off the CT) from a AVR 707, you should set the Transmit ID of the AVR 707 to 1 and the Receive ID of the CT to 1, and set the Transmit of the CT to 0 and the Receive ID of the AVR 707 to 0.
BKcSuite System Settings - Control Security Options Front Panel Buttons - When you disable the front panel buttons, the only button that still has any affect is the master power On/Off button. A touch of any other but- ton brings the word “Locked” to the display. Memory Locked - This will prevent the user from saving any changes to presets or system settings.
BKcSuite System Settings - Control Front Panel Settings Adjusts the intensity of the front panel display. may be set to either High, Medium, Low or Off. Default is set to High. Network Settings MAC Address - Ethernet transport layer number for a device and is unique for each network device.
Memory This menu allows a backup to be made of all the customized settings that have been made to the AVR 707. The options in this selection are backup, restore, or reset. Even if a backup is not made, any customized settings will not be lost during normal day to day operation. It is a good idea to create a backup once all the settings have been made.
BKcSuite Input Settings - Audio Audio Input Input - Each audio input device AM, FM, IN 1 - IN 14 has attributes that may associated for use whenever the input is selected. Select the desired input and use the below settings for use in the audio system. Name - Type the desired 5 character source input name.
BKcSuite Input Settings - Video Video Input Input - Each video input device IN 1 - IN 14 has attributes that may associat- ed for use whenever the input is selected. Select the desired input and use the below settings for use in the video system. Name - Type the desired 5 character source input name.
Video Preference Guide Video Aspect Video Record Name Details Size Pref Ratio Format Luma En. __________ None Contrast __________ Auto Stretch ______ Pillar Box Brightness __________ Detail __________ Block Noise _______ Freq. ______ Stretch Color __________ Temporal __________ Luma Tr. _______ Res.
Updating Firmware Instruction for Uploading New Firmware For use with your B&K Components Ltd. Receiver 1 Please visit out website (www.bkcomp.com) for detailed information regarding B&K available software, firmware, and downloads. 2 Please log on to the firmware download section by following the specified instructions. 3 Please review the available downloads, bug fixes, and added new features.
Specifications Specification AVR 707 AVR 705 Receiver Surround Outputs 7.1 RCA Type Dolby Digital / Dolby Pro Logic IIx / Dolby Digital Surround-EX Surround Sound Processing DTS / DTS-ES Discrete / NEO:6 Frequency Response 20 - 20kHz Total Harmonic Distortion THD (S + N) 0.09 % 20 - 20 kHz...
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Specifications Tuner Specifications Specification FM Section AM Section Frequency Range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz 520 - 1670 kHz Total Harmonic Distortion Less than 0.25% Less than 0.3% Frequency Response 20 Hz - 15 kHz 300 Hz - 3kHz IHF (Usable) Sensitivity 12 dBf 28 dBf Alternate Chan.
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