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WLAN SCL
LAN SCL
AUDIO USB
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Aerial socket for receiving WLAN signals.
The aerial can be unscrewed from the aerial base and screwed directly into the
socket.
Automatic activation of the WLAN module
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!
The LAN socket must be left vacant if you are using a WLAN connection.
Socket for a wired network (LAN).
If a LAN is connected, the LAN connection has priority, and the WLAN is
disabled.
Socket for a USB memory stick, an external hard disc or an iPod.
Files from a medium connected to this socket are reproduced via the Streaming
Client (SCL). Only audio files can be played in this way.
The storage medium must be formatted using the FAT16 or FAT32 file system.
The USB storage medium can be powered directly via the USB port provided
that its current drain is in accordance with the USB norm. Normalised 2.5" USB
hard discs can be connected directly, i.e. without a separate mains PSU.
Listening zones and bi-amping
The K2 Blu can provide a signal to two supplementary speakers (loudspeaker
group B) in addition to the primary speakers (loudspeaker group A).
There are two possible operating modes for these loudspeakers:
One-room mode with two listening areas
The volume of the group B speakers is controlled in tandem with the main
loudspeakers. A typical use for this mode of operation would be for providing
sound in a second listening zone (e.g. dining area) in the same room. It is
possible to set a difference in level between loudspeaker groups A and B using
the FADER function (see the chapter entitled "Tone settings"), if you find that
the volume needs to be reduced slightly in one of the zones. Groups A and B
can also be switched on and off separately, so that you can restrict the music to
one zone at any one time.
One-room mode with bi-amping
One-room mode is an excellent choice for the arrangement known as bi-
amping. This involves setting up separate amplifiers and separate speaker
leads to feed the bass and mid-range / high-frequency systems of your
loudspeakers, and provides a further improvement in sound quality. Bi-amping
is only possible if the loudspeakers are equipped with bi-wiring terminals.
In a bi-amping arrangement the bass drive units of the loudspeakers connected
to the system are connected to the loudspeaker output B terminals, and the
mid-range / high-frequency drive units to the loudspeaker output A terminals
(see 'Appendix A'). For bi-amping operation you should set the FADER to 0,
and select the stereo mode of operation (without Centre speaker).
Two-room mode
In this mode the volume level of group B is controlled independently of group A.
To accomplish this it is necessary to connect the E2000 remote control receiver
(included in the accessory pack) to the K2 Blu, and install it in the adjacent
room. If you now alter the volume in the adjacent room using the remote control
handset, the change only affects the volume of loudspeaker output B; the
volume level in the primary room is unchanged. Loudspeaker output B can only
be switched on and off using the remote control handset in the adjacent room.
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