User manual

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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:
1 Start with all AC power cords unplugged from their designated AC outlet.
2 From each source device, connect the A/V cables to the appropriate A/V SOURCE INPUTS on the receiver’s back panel.
3 Connect the speaker cables from the receiver’s SPEAKER OUTPUTS to the appropriate speakers.
4 Connect the appropriate video cables from the receiver’s video OUTPUTS to the video monitor’s input(s).
5 Plug each AC power cord into its designated AC outlet.
6 Turn on all A/V sources. Turn on the main power switch on the front of each unit. Press the ON/SLEEP button on the front panel of the receiver, or the ON but-
ton of the remote.
7 Select a source using the front panel source control of the receiver or with the SR10.1 remote control.
The rest of this manual will give further insight into the many aspects of your new receiver. Some additional installation considerations should be noted as fol-
lows:
• It is important that your electronic equipment be located where there is proper ventilation. Failure to ventilate your receiver could result in erratic operation
and possible failure caused by overheating. A minimum of 3” clearance should be maintained above the receiver. Do not place items directly on top of the receiv-
er. Do not place flammable items on, around or near the A/V equipment (Curtains, paper, etc.).
• B&K supports various software programs that are able to aide in the setup process of the receiver/ preamplifier, SR10.1 remote and CK1.2 Keypad. This
software is available online at B&K’s website at www.bkcomp.com or by request from B&K’s customer service. The setup software is easy to use and is intend-
ed to simplify the setup process of your new B&K products.
• Configure a system diagram of all components that are to be connected into the system. The receiver has a total of 14 Audio and Video inputs. The back
panel is labeled In 1 to In 8 for Component Video, S-Video, Composite Video, Analog Audio Left + Right Inputs, Digital Coaxial and Digital Optical sources, in
most cases it is possible to connect any source to any input. HDMI inputs are labeled In 9 to In 14. You may assign Audio Inputs, In 1 through In 8(Analog or
Digital) to a HDMI Video Input. You may not assign the HDMI Audio to Video Inputs, In 1 through In 8. The source name by default is set to In1, In 2, In 3 etc...
The Inputs may be renamed in the Menu to reflect the source name, ex. In 9 may be change to Blu-Ray. The renamed source input name will appear on the
receiver’s front panel and the OSD (On Screen Display). The source input name on the remote or keypad may be relabeled to match the source equipment that
is being used.
• Determine the type of cable that is needed. Keep in mind that the quality of the cabling that is used may make a difference in the overall audio and video
quality. Try to keep interconnecting cable runs as short as possible. When routing cables between equipment, be sure to keep AC cables separate from audio
cables. It is a good idea to bundle like cables together to keep interference (noise) to a minimum.
• It is a good idea to label each cable with a name or number at both ends when allocating each cable. Have all the cables you need before you begin the
installation because it is inconvenient to run to the store when you are excited to hear what the system will sound like.
• Plan enough cable length and space to allow future access to the back panel.
• For best tuner reception, make sure the antenna is several feet away from the receiver and any other equipment that may produce high frequency interfer-
ence such as personal computers, CD players, halogen lamps, etc.
• For best performance it is recommended that a dedicated AC power line or supply be used. If the equipment is installed in a rack, be sure to insulate the
equipment from the rack itself.