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B&K Reference 50 User Manual

B&K Reference 50
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P/N13434 1102
B&K
SB!IMPLY ETTER
B&K Components, Ltd.
Reference 50
A/V System Controller
Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

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B&K Reference 50 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Audio Formats SupportedDolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS, HDCD
Video Formats SupportedComposite, S-Video, Component
Control ProtocolsRS-232, IR
Channels7.1
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.5dB

Summary

USER INFORMATION

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

FEATURES

THE BASICS

MAKING THE CONNECTION

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

AUDIO / VIDEO CONNECTIONS

DIGITAL CONNECTIONS

SURROUND OUTPUTS

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

CONTROL OUTPUTS / IR INPUTS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

SETUP

THE MENU SYSTEM

General instructions for navigating the processor's menu system.

SYSTEM SETUP

Guides initial setup after installation or changes.

SYSTEM SETUP

SPEAKERS

Configures speaker size, location, and levels for optimal audio.

Speaker Size

Sets speaker sizes for proper bass management.

Speaker Location

Electronically adjusts speaker placement for time alignment.

Speaker Levels

Calibrates individual speaker volume levels for balanced sound.

Crossovers + LFE

Configures crossover frequencies and LFE channel settings.

Room Equalization

Adjusts room acoustics with notch filters and EQ settings.

Displays

Sets front panel and on-screen display parameters.

Inputs

Configures audio modes, speaker selections, and source names.

Presets

Manages saving and recalling system settings configurations.

Music Mode

Selects and adjusts specific surround sound decoder modes.

MEMORY BACKUP

Saves and restores system settings for backup purposes.

OPERATION

POWER ON/OFF

Instructions for turning the processor on and off using the main switch or sleep mode.

SLEEP

Puts the processor into standby mode for quick startup.

CHOOSING A SOURCE

Selects the desired audio/video input source for playback.

AM/FM TUNER

Details operation of the built-in AM/FM tuner.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Controls master and zone volume levels and mute function.

TEMPORARY LEVEL ADJUSTMENTS

Allows temporary adjustments to center, surround, and subwoofer levels.

AUDIO MODES

Selects listening modes like Mono, Stereo, Surround, THX, and DVD Audio.

Special Considerations

EQUALIZATION 'EQ'

ZONE ID

ZONE 'Z'

PRESETS

ZONE 1 FAVORITE PRESETS

ZONE 2 FAVORITE PRESETS

GETTING PROCESSOR STATUS

ADVANCED FEATURES

ADVANCED

Provides access to additional processor operation modifications.

Zone 1 (A) Setup

Configures Zone 1 settings like max level, Zone ID, and V1 output.

Max Level

Sets the maximum volume level for Zone 1.

Zone ID

Assigns a unique ID for Zone 1 remote control.

On Screen display usage

Controls the display of on-screen status messages.

V1 line output usage

Configures the V1 output for tape loop or line out.

Zone 2 (B) Setup

Configures Zone 2 settings like level control, Zone ID, and V2 output.

Zone 2 (B) Level Control

Sets the level control mode for Zone 2 (Variable or Fixed).

Zone 2 (B) Max Level

Sets the maximum volume level for Zone 2.

Zone ID for Zone B

Assigns a unique ID for Zone 2 remote control.

V2 line output usage

Configures the V2 output for tape loop or line out.

DSP Usage

Displays the current Digital Signal Processor (DSP) usage in MIPS.

RS-232 Control Port

Configures the advanced computer interface control port settings.

ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP

Contains system-wide advanced configuration options.

Power On Titles

Customizes the text displayed when the processor powers on.

Control Outputs

Configures the 12V trigger outputs for controlling external devices.

Setup Control Out 1

Configures Control Output 1 for specific sources or functions.

Setup Control Out 2

Configures Control Output 2 for specific sources or functions.

Setup Control Out 3

Configures Control Output 3 for specific sources or functions.

Setup Control Out 4

Configures Control Output 4 for specific sources or functions.

Security Options

Protects settings and prevents unauthorized access or changes.

FACTORY RESET

TROUBLESHOOTING

A/V SYSTEM CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS

LIMITED WARRANTY

RETURNING EQUIPMENT

NOTES

REAR PANEL ENLARGED VIEW

THE OSD MENU SYSTEM A

THE OSD MENU SYSTEM B

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