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USER MANUAL
K2 Blu
Software Version V 1.1
Order No. 9103-0457, UK

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL  K2 Blu Software Version V 1.1 Order No. 9103-0457, UK...

  • Page 2: About These Instructions

    Welcome. We are delighted that you have decided to purchase a  product. With your new K2 Blu you have acquired a top- quality piece of equipment which has been designed and developed with the wishes of the audiophile music lover as absolute top priority.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Operation Controls .......................... 4 Remote control ......................8 Basic functions of the K2 Blu ..................11 Switching sources ......................11 Volume adjustment ......................11 Mode of operation ......................12 Tone settings (Tone menu) ................... 13 System settings (System configuration menu) .............. 14 Alarm timer ........................

  • Page 4: Controls

    K2 Blu Multi Source System Controls All the K2 Blu’s important functions can be operated using the buttons on the machine’s front panel. Direct operating buttons are provided for basic functions such as selecting sources and tracks, whereas more rarely required functions are controlled by means of menus which are called up using the ...
  • Page 5 Disc drawer The drawer is opened and closed by pressing the   button.       Alternatively the drawer can be opened with a long press on the   button   on the remote control handset, and closed again by pressing the  ...
  • Page 6 The line of sight between the FM100 and the remote control receiver in the K2 Blu must not be interrupted by any obstacles. Installing the K2 Blu behind the glass doors of a cabinet will also adversely affect the remote control system.
  • Page 7 During such periods the K2 Blu may be muted, and may not respond to the controls. Please wait until the symbol disappears, then try again.

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    The Infra-Red sensor for the remote control system is located within the screen area of the K2 Blu. There must be unobstructed line of sight between the FM100 and the machine’s integral screen.
  • Page 9 Radio Streaming Client Disc-Player iPod Navigation buttons Back to the previous Back to the previous Cursor movement left Back to the previous     point point point During alpha-numeric character input the  button can be   ...
  • Page 10 Removes a favourite Removes a favourite from (red)  from a station list the Favourites list created on the K2 Blu Adds a favourite to the Adds a favourite to the Green button in menus      ...

  • Page 11: Basic Functions Of The K2 Blu

    Basic functions of the K2 Blu This chapter describes the basic functions of the K2 Blu, which are always available, regardless of the currently selected source. Source switching FM100 K2 Blu The desired source is selected by pressing the source button on the ...

  • Page 12: Mode Of Operation

    For film playback an additional advantage is an improvement in localisation of speech and sound events on the screen. If the K2 Blu is operated with just two loudspeakers (left / right), then only the operating modes STEREO and Virtual Surround are available.

  • Page 13: Tone Settings (Tone Menu)

    Tone settings (Tone menu) FM100 K2 Blu The K2 Blu features a range of facilities designed to enable you to adjust the  /   sound to suit your personal preferences, the physical arrangement of your   ...

  • Page 14: System Settings (System Configuration Menu)

    / Loudspeaker the volume of the other channels. menu.) Sound (sound fields) The following-setup options are intended for adjusting the reproduction of the K2 Blu to suit the room acoustics. Normal Linear, musical tone setting with enhancements;...
  • Page 15  button, a list of all the   external sources of the K2 Blu appears. Each source is followed by the assigned name, or if you have disabled the source concerned the note disabled If you want to activate / disable a source, or change the plain text name, navigate to the appropriate line.
  • Page 16 It is possible to use the K2 Blu with such equipment by assigning an optical (DIG IN 1) or electrical (DIG IN 2) digital input to the K2 Blu’s TV input instead of the analogue sound input (TV IN). In this case the K2 Blu accepts and processes the digital stereo signal (PCM signal) from the source device instead of the analogue signal.
  • Page 17 This menu point opens a sub-menu where you can assign the audio inputs of the K2 Blu to the video inputs of a video monitor. The K2 Blu then switches the monitor on automatically when you select an AV source whose operation requires it.
  • Page 18 Menu point At this point you can adjust the brightness of the K2 Blu’s integral screen to suit Brightness your personal preference in normal use. Seven levels are available.

  • Page 19: Alarm Timer

    The active alarm timer is indicated on the screen by the Timer LED, which glows constantly. You can now switch the K2 Blu off. As long as the Timer LED is lit, the K2 Blu will switch itself on at the pre-set time.
  • Page 20 Menu point In this menu point you can select whether the machine is to be switched on with an alarm, and - if so - with which alarm. Select alarm time Menu point Manual setting of the alarm time for the currently active alarm. Initially the change occurs slowly, but the rate of change increases if you hold the button Set alarm time pressed in.

  • Page 21: Operating The Source Devices In Detail

    The station search stops automatically at the next station. Mono / Stereo You can toggle the radio of the K2 Blu between stereo and mono reception by briefly pressing the   button. The reception mode is shown on the screen ...
  • Page 22  button. The screen displays the message 'Auto Store active', and   the K2 Blu now automatically stores up to sixty receivable stations in the Favourites list. Adding stations to the First set the desired station manually (by briefly pressing the  / ...

  • Page 23: Operating The Disc Player (Media Player)

    Network category. Inserting a disc Open the disc drawer of the K2 Blu by pressing the  button on the player’s front panel, and lay the disc in the depression in the drawer; the side to be played must face down.
  • Page 24     /  buttons, which skip forward / back by one Chapter when pressed briefly. When the last Chapter of a Title is reached, the K2 Blu automatically skips to     the first Chapter of the next Title.

  • Page 25: Menu Functions

    Many functions of DVD and Blu-ray players are controlled using on-screen General menus. The K2 Blu uses menus for the configuration process and for the basic device settings (Setup menu). The set-up procedure is described in detail in the chapter entitled ‘Setup menu (Settings)’.
  • Page 26 Special modes of operation Special functions for Blu-ray and DVD discs Slow motion A long press on the  button on the front panel or the pause button  on the remote control during playback switches to slow motion mode. Further long presses on the button reduce the speed step by step (1/4, 1/8 etc.).
  • Page 27 This material can be called up via the “Picture in Picture” (PIP) (Blu-ray disc only) function of the K2 Blu. To call up the PIP function when a film is running, open Bonus View by briefly pressing the  button. If supplementary information is present on the disc, it will now be displayed in a window superimposed on the film.
  • Page 28 If you find that such files cannot be played by the K2 Blu, we recommend the following measures when creating your CD or USB media: •...
  • Page 29 Preparing the K2 Blu for music / video / photo playback Files which are to be played back using the K2 Blu should first be burned onto a CD or saved on a USB stick formatted using FAT32. Place the disc in the drawer, or insert the USB stick in the USB port on the back of the player.
  • Page 30 AUDIO or VIDEO playback Selecting a source (disc or USB) for playing back audio or video files Audio and video files can be played back from a disc or a USB memory stick. When you insert the disc or plug the USB memory stick into the USB socket on the front panel, the left-hand category list in the on-screen menu will include the entries ‘Videos’, ‘Audio’...
  • Page 31 Playing back multiple audio or video files Navigate to the files / folders which you wish to play in the central column of the menu. Use the  button to move to the left-hand column of the menu, and select the ‘Play files’ menu option using the  /  buttons. Confirm with the ...
  • Page 32 Information display for When audio files are played back, information relating to the current piece of music is displayed on-screen. audio files The following information can be displayed - if present in the file being played: • Filename • Title •...
  • Page 33 Displaying photo files (slide show) The K2 Blu can display digital photo files which are burned onto a CD or stored on a USB memory stick. In principle the procedure for displaying photos is exactly as described in the Selecting a picture data previous chapter for playing audio and video material.
  • Page 34 2. If this is not the case, please use a PC to format the stick with the FAT32 file system before use. 3. Plug the memory stick into the front panel USB port of the K2 Blu. Preparing the K2 Blu for...
  • Page 35 BD-LIVE example: The 6 Day: BD-Live Select the BD-Live option from the “Special Features” menu The BD-Live menu is now assembled; this may take a few minutes From the Previews sub-menu you can now select the content which you wish to download from the Internet.
  • Page 36 Disc menu and Setup menu (Settings) General notes on menu operation Introduction It is important to differentiate between two different menu functions: the Disc menu and the Setup menu. • The Disc menu is located on the DVD / Blu-ray disc itself. In this menu you can control special functions pertaining to the individual disc, such as language, sub-title selection, background information on the film, games, etc.
  • Page 37 Special DVD/Blu-ray / VCD functions (menu operation and navigation) A DVD / Blu-ray disc may contain a Disc menu with Select facilities for in- Menu function dividual Titles and / or Chapters. Depending on the individual DVD / Blu-ray disc, it may also contain games, bonus material or alternatives for camera angle, synchronised speech, sub-titles etc., all of which can be set up or called up using the Disc menu.

  • Page 38: Disc Player Setup Menu (Blu-Ray Player Configuration)

    Setup-Menu (Settings) Blu-ray disc player settings Opening and operating the To open the Settings menu, stop playback. Settings menu Navigating to the Settings Use the  /  buttons to select the Settings entry in the main menu. menu point You will now see the various sub-categories of the ‘Settings’...
  • Page 39 If you wish to change settings within the selected category, please press () again. The various options in the selected category are now displayed, and you can select the setting you wish to alter using the  /  buttons. In this example the option 'OSD' is selected, and 'Deutsch' (German) selected as a possible setting.
  • Page 40 The following resolutions are available: Resolution Display devices e HDMI auto The K2 Blu automatically selects the optimum setting for the display device connected to the system. This is the recommended setting, which should always be used if possible.
  • Page 41 At this point you can determine the aspect ratio (16:9 / 4:3) of the display Picture aspect ratio device connected to your system. The possible formats are: • 16:9 widescreen • 16:9 pillar-box • 4:3 letterbox • 4:3 pan & scan Please select the appropriate setting from the table below: Aspect ratio of the display device 16:9...
  • Page 42 Deep Colour. The CEC function enables your TV set’s remote control handset to operate the CEC support basic functions of the K2 Blu’s disc mechanism. If you wish to make use of this function, please ensure that the TV set ...
  • Page 43 Audio category At this point you can adjust the audio settings of the K2 Blu disc mechanism. Overview PCM Downsampling In many cases it may be necessary to limit the sampling frequency (also known as the sampling rate) of the PCM output signal, e.g. if the sampling frequency...
  • Page 44     the K2 Blu. In this case the language can only be changed using the main menu present on the disc itself. Setting for the language used for sub-titles. Sub-titles If you set ‘OFF’, no sub-titles are shown.
  • Page 45 Parental control category The parental control settings are designed to prevent children from watching unsuitable discs. The setting determines which discs can be played. Overview Status Here you can switch parental control on and off. If you select the ‘On’ setting, changes in the ‘Parental control’ category can ...
  • Page 46 Possible settings are: 5 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes Automatic power-down Please use this option to define the time after which the K2 Blu disc mechanism switches itself off. Possible settings are: 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes Erase Blu-ray storage This option is used to erase the external storage medium.
  • Page 47 This setting forbids the Blu-ray disc in the K2 Blu to access any Internet sites BD-Live storage (USB) The K2 Blu can store Internet content requested by the Blu-ray disc; to use this facility an external storage medium is required in the form of a USB memory stick.
  • Page 48 Internet communication. IP mode, At this point please state whether the K2 Blu is to obtain the data required for Internet communication (IP address, sub-net mask, Gateway, DNS) auto- IP address matically, or whether you wish to configure these data manually.

  • Page 49: Operating The Streaming Client

    These sources may be an iPod or a USB hard disc connected directly to the K2 Blu, but they may also be thousands of miles away (e.g. Internet radio station). The Streaming Client can access such remote sources via a home network and the Internet.

  • Page 50: Access To Media Content Via The Main Menu (Home Menu)

      further input the K2 Blu moves to the first entry in the list which starts with the characters you entered. If the text searched for is not found the best matching result will be shown. You can abort the search using the -button.

  • Page 51: Access To Media Content Via The Favourites List

    (e.g. when operating the system from an adjacent room, or when operating it via a domestic control system). Adding Internet Radio The lists of Internet radio stations displayed by the K2 Blu are very complete Stations and comprehensive, but since new stations are constantly being added you may find that one of your favourite stations is not (yet) included in the Select lists.

  • Page 52: Operating An Ipod

    Operating the iPod Once you have used the lead supplied to connect the K2 Blu to the iPod, you can operate its basic functions using the buttons on the remote control handset or the front panel. While the iPod is in use, its integral screen provides information on the track currently playing, and the iPod’s operating status.
  • Page 53 The iPod as video source    The fundamental rule is that the K2 Blu can reproduce the video content stored on some iPod models on a screen connected to the system, as well as music. The method of operating the iPod when playing video material varies slightly from model to model, and it is possible that not all video functions will be supported.

  • Page 54: Operating The Bluetooth Source

    Before music from a Bluetooth-capable device can be played through the K2 Blu, the external device must first be registered to the K2 Blu. As long as the K2 Blu is switched on and no device is connected, it is always ready to receive.
  • Page 55 To achieve the best possible playback quality, you should only adjust the     volume on the K2 Blu itself: set the playback volume as high as possible on your mobile device, but not so high that the signal is distorted.
  • Page 57 Installation Using the system for the first time Safety notes This section describes all those matters which are of fundamental importance when setting up and first using the equipment. This information is not relevant in daily use, but you should nevertheless read and note it before using the equipment for the first time.

  • Page 58: Connections

    A Centre loudspeaker is optional. If you connect a Centre speaker, the K2 Blu automatically detects its presence. Enter the appropriate settings for Centre mode in the ‘Loudspeaker settings’...
  • Page 59  'System settings > Audio inputs) FM ANT The K2 Blu features a 75 Ω aerial input FM ANT, which is suitable both for a normal domestic aerial and a cable connection. For first-class reception quality (aerial input) a high-performance, professionally installed aerial system is indispensable.

  • Page 60: Listening Zones And Bi-Amping

    Every time you switch the K2 Blu on, the machine checks whether it is connected to a wired Ethernet or Powerline network via its LAN socket (see below). If it finds no connection to a wired network, the K2 Blu activates its WLAN module and attempts to connect to a radio network. Caution! ...

  • Page 61: Set-Up And Wiring

    When you have completed the wiring of the system please set the volume control to a very low level before switching the system on. The screen on the K2 Blu should now light up, and the unit should respond to the controls.
  • Page 62 Loudspeaker and signal Loudspeaker cables and signal cables (inter-connects) have a significant influence on the overall reproduction quality of your sound system, and their cables importance should not be under-estimated. For this reason  recommends the use of high-quality cables and connectors. Our accessory range includes a series of excellent cables and connectors whose properties are carefully matched to our speakers and electronic units, and which harmonise outstandingly well with them.

  • Page 63: Safety Notes

    Safety notes All the components in this device fulfil the currently valid German and European safety norms and standards. We ensure that our products are of consistently high quality, and meet all specifications, by checking all materials rigorously for quality, using meticulous production methods and subjecting each unit to a fully automatic computer- controlled final inspection.

  • Page 64: Fcc Information To The User

    Approved usage This device is designed exclusively for reproducing sound and/or pictures in the domestic environment. It is to be used in a dry indoor room which meets all the recommendations stated in these instructions. Where the equipment is to be used for other purposes, especially in the medical field or any field in which safety is an issue, it is essential to establish the unit’s suitability for this purpose with the manufacturer, and to obtain prior written approval for this usage.
  • Page 65 The K2 Blu can be operated in wired LAN networks (Ethernet LAN or Powerline LAN) or in wireless networks (WLAN). If you wish to use your K2 Blu in your home network, you must first enter the necessary network settings on the K2 Blu. This includes entering the network parameters such as the IP address etc.
  • Page 66 Opening the Network First select the K2 Blu Streaming Client function by pressing the   /   Configuration Menu  button.    Open the configuration menu with a long press on the   button on the ...
  • Page 67 If your network includes a DHCP server, please select the ON setting at this point. In this mode an IP address is automatically assigned to the K2 Blu by the router. The screen shows only the MAC address and the message DHCP state ON.
  • Page 68 The Configuration for a WLAN connection Setting the Parameters for a • Connect the WLAN aerial (supplied) to the K2 Blu WLAN aerial socket, and Radio Network ensure that no cable is attached to the K2 Blu LAN socket. • Switch the K2 Blu on, and select the Streaming Client function by pressing the ...
  • Page 69 The K2 Blu automatically searches for accessible radio networks, and lists them Manual Network Entry when you call up the menu point 'WLAN Configuration'. However, the K2 Blu can only locate networks which broadcast their SSID network identity. For security reasons many radio networks do not transmit the SSID (if you are not sure about this, ask your network administrator).

  • Page 70: Network Configuration

    The vTuner Premium Service The list of radio stations displayed by your K2 Blu is prepared by an Internet Service Provider, and transferred to your machine by data transfer. You can expand and edit the 'Favourite Groups' and 'Added Stations' list to suit your preferences via the Internet portal of your service provider, using the main menu point 'Internet Radio'.
  • Page 71 After a brief period you will be able to access the newly set-up station via the menu system of your K2 Blu. You will find the station under Internet Radio / Added Stations.
  • Page 72 Since the FD 100 operates by a radio link, an aerial must be connected to the K2 Blu This is plugged into the socket on the K2 Blu marked ‘Remote ANT’. The aerial should be free-standing in order to obtain maximum effective range.
  • Page 73 100. In this mode of operation the iPod does pass the information required to Music playback only the K2 Blu, but in this case video playback via the K2 Blu is not supported by the iPod; this configuration there-fore only permits pure audio playback. The iPod no longer appears as its own source;...

  • Page 74: Tv Connect

    T+A control system. T+A has developed the TV Connect System for this purpose. This connection allows the K2 Blu and the TV set to form a functional unit which can be controlled using a single remote control handset.

  • Page 75: Trouble-Shooting

    Trouble shooting Many problems have a simple cause and a correspondingly simple solution. The following section describes a few difficulties you may encounter, and the measures you need to take to cure them. If you find it impossible to solve a problem with the help of these notes please disconnect the unit from the mains and ask your authorised ...
  • Page 76 Remedy: loudspeakers connected to Please check the loudspeaker leads for possible damage. Inspect the cable output B. The associated terminals on the K2 Blu and the loudspeaker cabinets, and check that they are setup options making proper contact. loudspeaker...
  • Page 77 Remedy: Check that the positive terminal of each loudspeaker is connected to the appropriate positive loudspeaker terminal on the K2 Blu. There are also Test-CDs which provide a simple means of determining correct loudspeaker phase. Please ask your local specialist dealer about this.
  • Page 78 Video monitor not set to the correct picture input, or an incorrect video norm selected for the input. Remedy: Select the picture input (AV input) on the video monitor to which your K2 Blu is connected. Cause 3: One of the disc mechanism’s picture settings (e.g. Resolution in the 'Display' menu) is set to 'Auto'.
  • Page 79 For proper operation the K2 Blu needs at least one properly connected network device. This can be a LAN or WLAN network or a USB storage device. Remedy: If the K2 Blu shall be operated without network (LAN / WLAN) please connect at least a USB stick. The message...
  • Page 80 The K2 Blu accepts storage devices with FAT16 or FAT32 file systems. Note: For big music archives we recommend to use a NAS (network attached storage) device with an UPnP-AV server to which the K2 Blu will connect via your home network. Cause 3: The data transfer rate of the memory unit is too low, or the memory unit is not compatible with the K2’s USB port.
  • Page 81 Dropouts occur during Cause 1: playback. The distance to the K2 Blu is too great (>6 metres), or there are obstacles between the K2 Blu and the mobile device which affect reception. Remedy: Reduce the distance to the K2 Blu, and avoid obstacles - such as persons - between the devices.

  • Page 82: Network Terminology

    This router is also a constituent part of the network, and is assigned its own IP address. The  K2 Blu must also be informed of the address of the router (Gateway) to enable it to gain access to the outside world.
  • Page 83 If the NAS server includes (Network Attached Storage) a UPnP-AV server service, then the K2 Blu has access to media files stored on the NAS, and can play them back. In a Power-Line LAN data is transferred via the existing mains power cabling.

  • Page 84: Notes On Energy Saving

    The internal micro-processor constantly ensures that sub-assemblies which are not required for the current task are switched off automatically. In stand-by mode the current drain depends on the functions of the K2 Blu which are still active. Please refer to the table below for more details.

  • Page 85: Appendix

    Anhang Appendix...

  • Page 86: Wiring Diagram

        A properly set up home network with router must be installed and in operation to use the K2 Blu. For the use of internet radio a DSL access to the internet is needed. For questions regarding setting up your network and internet connection please ask your system administrator or any network specialist.
  • Page 87 Anschluss-Schema / Wiring diagram Externe Quellen / External sources Anschluss-Schema / Wiring diagram Bi - Amping...

  • Page 88: Specification

    Anhang / Appendix B Technische Daten / Specification Verstärkerteil / Amplifier Section Externe Eingänge / External inputs Aux IN, TV IN (mit Auto On / with auto power on), Tape IN 2 V / 20 k iPod (mit Steuerung / with control) Kopfhörerausgang / Headphone output für dynamische Kopfhörer >...
  • Page 89 Blu-ray - Player Laufwerk / Mechanism 3-Laser BluRay Linearlaufwerk auf 3-laser BluRay linear drive on vibrationsdämpfendem Subchassis vibration dampening subchassis BD-Live (mit externem USB BD-Live (with external USB memory Sonstige Features / other features Speicherstick) stick) Filmmode 1080p/24 Hz, Movie mode 1080p/24 Hz, Erweiterter Farbraum (xvYCC) extended colour space (xvYCC) Tonformate / Audio formats...
  • Page 90  elektroakustik GmbH & Co. KG Herford Deutschland Germany...

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