BK Stereo Receiver AVR202 Plus User Manual

B&K Components, Ltd.

AVR202 Plus

A/V Receiver

Owner’s Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

User Information.......................................................................................................................................................ii

Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................................................iii

Acknowledgments................................................................................................................................................... 2

Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................................................. 3

Features.................................................................................................................................................................... 4

The Basics................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Front panel ............................................................................................................................................................... 9

Rear Panel .............................................................................................................................................................. 11

Making the connection.......................................................................................................................................... 13

Audio / Video connections................................................................................................................................... 14

Digital Connections ............................................................................................................................................. 16

Surround Outputs................................................................................................................................................ 17

Speaker Outputs ................................................................................................................................................. 18

Antenna Connections.......................................................................................................................................... 19

Control Outputs / IR Inputs.................................................................................................................................. 19

Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................................................................... 20

Setup....................................................................................................................................................................... 22

The Menu System ............................................................................................................................................... 22

System Setup...................................................................................................................................................... 23

Speakers ........................................................................................................................................................... 23

Speaker Size .............................................................................................................................................. 23

Speaker Location........................................................................................................................................ 27

Speaker Levels........................................................................................................................................... 28

Crossovers + LFE....................................................................................................................................... 29

Room Equalization ..................................................................................................................................... 33

Display............................................................................................................................................................... 36

Inputs................................................................................................................................................................. 39

Presets .............................................................................................................................................................. 43

Memory Backup .................................................................................................................................................. 45

Operation................................................................................................................................................................ 46

Power On/Off....................................................................................................................................................... 46

Sleep ................................................................................................................................................................... 46

Choosing a source .............................................................................................................................................. 47

AM/FM Tuner ...................................................................................................................................................... 47

Adjusting the Volume .......................................................................................................................................... 48

Temporary Level Adjustments ............................................................................................................................ 48

Audio Modes ....................................................................................................................................................... 49

MONO ............................................................................................................................................................... 50

STEREO............................................................................................................................................................ 50

SURROUND ..................................................................................................................................................... 50

DVD Audio......................................................................................................................................................... 50

Special Considerations ..................................................................................................................................... 50

Equalization ‘EQ’................................................................................................................................................. 52

Zone ‘Z’................................................................................................................................................................ 54

Presets ................................................................................................................................................................ 55

Zone 1 (A) ........................................................................................................................................................... 56

Zone 2 (B) ........................................................................................................................................................... 57

Zone 1 Favorite Presets...................................................................................................................................... 58

Zone 2 Favorite Presets...................................................................................................................................... 59

Getting Receiver Status ...................................................................................................................................... 60

Advanced Features................................................................................................................................................ 61

Advanced .......................................................................................................................................................... 61

Zone 1 Setup (A) ........................................................................................................................................ 61

Zone 2 Setup (B) ........................................................................................................................................ 64

Power On Titles .......................................................................................................................................... 68

Control Outputs........................................................................................................................................... 68

Setup Control Out 1 ............................................................................................................................. 69

Setup Control Out 2 ............................................................................................................................. 69

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Setup Control Out 3 ............................................................................................................................. 70

Setup Control Out 4 ............................................................................................................................. 70

Security Options ......................................................................................................................................... 71

DSP Usage................................................................................................................................................. 73

RS-232 Control Port ................................................................................................................................... 73

Factory Reset...................................................................................................................................................... 75

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................... 76

Receiver Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 77

Returning Equipment............................................................................................................................................ 78

Rear Panel Enlarged View .................................................................................................................................... 79

The Menu System .................................................................................................................................................. 80

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Motorola^®,

of Motorola, Inc.

, “

DigitalDNA™, “Powered by Motorola”™, Motorola name and logo are registered trademarks

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, ”Pro Logic”, “AC-3", and the double-D symbol are

rights reserved.

Surround EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Used under authorization.

DTS^®is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, LLC. Additionally licensed under the following US

Patent 5,451,942 & National Patent applications derived from PCT/US95/00959. Additional U.S. and Foreign

Patents pending. “DTS”, “digital sound”, and “coherent acoustics” logos are trademarks of DTS Technology LLC.

Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. U.S. patent numbers 5,043,970; 5,189,703; and/or 5,222,059.

European patent number 0 323 830. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending. Lucasfilm and THX are registered

trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. Surround EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Used under authorization.

THX, Home THX Cinema, Lucasfilm THX, Re-Equalization, Timbre Matching, Adaptive Decorrelation and THX

Ultra are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.

The AVR202 Plus

A/V Receiver with five 105 watts into 8 ohms channels of power amplification.

Additionally, the AVR202 Plus incorporates further processing to allow for the precise decoding of Dolby Digital

Surround EX and DTS-ES soundtracks via matrix decoding.

Accessories included: Owners manual, Remote control Manual, Power cord, Remote control, 4-AAA batteries

B&K Components, Ltd., 2100 Old Union Road, Buffalo New York 14227-2725

Phone (716)656-0026, Fax (716)656-1291, http://www.bkcomp.com, E-mail: [email protected]

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING

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 enclosure. Never handle the power cord with wet hands.

The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user of the presence of

uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock to you.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.

Caution: To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer

servicing to qualified service personnel.

If an outdoor antenna is connected to the antenna input, be sure it is grounded to provide some protection against

voltage surges and built up static charges. Keep the outdoor antenna away from power lines.

Unplug the receiver from the AC outlet when plugging in or unplugging cables, when left unused for an extended

period of time, moving the receiver, or when you suspect lightning in your area.

Prevent damage to the power cord. Do not bend, pull, place objects on, alter, etc. Replace the power cord if it

becomes damaged. Always grasp the plug on the power cord when plugging in or unplugging the receiver from

the AC outlet.

Your system may produce sound levels capable of causing permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for extended

periods of time at high volume levels.

Make sure the receiver is placed on a level surface.

Protect the receiver from impact. (Do not drop it!!!)

Do not climb on top of the receiver or place heavy objects on its top cover.

The receiver is equipped with raised feet to provide ventilation, reduce acoustic feedback, and provide protection

against scratching the surface the unit is resting on. We advise against removing or altering feet.

Do not stack anything on top of the receiver (processor, source, etc.) Leave a minimum of 3” clearance from the

top of the receiver to the next shelf (or component).

The receiver should be located away from heat sources such as heaters or amplifiers.

Do not perform any internal modifications to the receiver.

Always connect the receiver’s power cord to an unswitched AC outlet for normal operation.

If young children are present, adult supervision should be provided until the children are capable of following all

rules for safe operation.

Do not plug the receiver’s power cord into an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be careful if

using extension cords and ensure the total power used by all devices does not exceed the power rating

(watts/amperes) of the extension cord. Excessive loads may cause the insulation on the cord to heat and possibly

melt.

Mistaking CONTROL OUTPUT or IR INPUT connectors for audio/video inputs or outputs may damage your

receiver or other components.

Damage can occur to your speakers if the power rating of each individual driver is exceeded by the receiver.

Ensure that all the drivers in your system are capable of handling not only the average power being delivered by

the amplifiers, but also the peak power that is likely to be generated during strong passages. If you are unsure of

your speaker's power rating, contact the speaker manufacturer or the dealer where you purchased them.

The receiver should be serviced by qualified personnel when:

The receiver is not functioning properly.

Objects have entered the chassis.

The receiver was exposed to rain or other type of moisture.

The receiver was dropped, or the chassis is damaged.

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FEATURES

Your new receiver is a versatile audio/video control center. The receiver is designed to sound sensational and be an attractive,

easy-to-use addition to your audio/video system. Although you already have a good idea of your receiver’s features, we would

like to take a moment to point out certain highlights.

Matrix Decoding - incorporates further processing to allow for the precise decoding of Dolby Digital Surround EX and DTS-ES

soundtracks via matrix decoding.

Two-zone operation - complete digital/analog preamp/processor for Zone 1 (A) plus an additional independent analog A/V

preamp internally for use with a second listening/viewing area - Zone 2 (B).

Internal Digitally Synthesized AM/FM Stereo tuner - store up to 40 AM or FM stations in A/V presets.

Analog inputs/outputs - seven A/V inputs and five A/V outputs all with stereo audio, composite video and S-video plus one

set of 7.1 surround outputs.

Digital inputs/outputs - six coaxial inputs and one coaxial output plus five optical inputs and one optical output.

Control Outputs - four 12 VDC @ 50 mA outputs for turning on amplifiers and controlling external systems such as a

projection screen or B & K amplifier.

IR inputs/outputs - two IR inputs and up to four IR outputs let you integrate the receiver with an infrared repeater control

system.

Gold Plated Connectors - better sound with minimum signal loss and degradation.

Plug and Play operation - automatically selects the optimum input, surround sound format, and performs a wide range of

automated functions to provide invisible and easy operation.

A/V presets - 40 favorite preset memories allow instant configuration and recall of user settings.

Customized input and A/V preset names - assign names to presets, inputs, or the turn on message.

Remote Control – designed to interface with standard or learning B&K multi-source universal remote controls, allows total

control of B&K and/or other brand user equipment.

RS-232 Control - easy control and interface of your B&K product with other system controllers.

State-of-the-art power amplifier section -

Toroidal transformer and computer-grade electrolytic capacitors combine to provide for improved dynamics and

extended low frequency control.

Discrete Circuitry for more accurate, 3-dimensional reproduction.

Class A Predriver improves low level detail for smoother, more musical sound.

AB MOSFET Output Stage for efficient and linear power delivery.

96/24 bit A/D and D/A Conversion - Ultra High Resolution reproduction of musical details.

96/24 bit processing - 96/24 bit digital data and analog source material use 96 kHz, 24 bit DSP processing during all stereo

listening modes.

Selectable Bass Management Crossover Frequency and Slope - allows system versatility for bass adjustments and

management to assure optimum performance from your speaker system.

Room Equalization - a sweepable notch filter and variable equalization is available in the digital domain for use in achieving

the best possible room response.

Upgradable - modular design allows for future A/D, D/A, DSP and Digital Receiver. State of the art today, state of the art

tomorrow.

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THE BASICS

The following is intended to familiarize users with common terms and applications of Home Theater equipment.

Sources - your receiver can directly provide audio from its built-in AM/FM tuner. It can also provide limited video

from its on-screen menu system. Typically you will want to connect a number of additional sources (VCR, DVD

player, etc.) to your receiver. Your receiver is designed to accommodate a wide range of audio and video signals.

The following table lists the most popular home theater media and how the audio information is stored.

Source Media

Analog

PCM

Dolby Digital

DTS

Audio Cassette

Video Cassette

Laser disc (LD)

Compact Disc (CD)

Digital Versatile Disc (DVD)

Satellite Broadcast

Digital Audio Tape (DAT)

Digital Compact Cassette (DCC)

X (compressed)

Mini disc (MD)

X (compressed)

Analog vs. Digital Audio - This refers to the method used to place audio information on the source material and

how they are delivered to your receiver from the source. Analog signals exactly represent the sound you will hear

through a continuously varying voltage. Audio and video cassettes are analog recordings and are normally

delivered to your receiver over a pair of coaxial audio cables.

Digital signals closely approximate the original audio signals with a set of numbers referred to as a bitstream. CDs

and DVDs are sources of digital audio and are normally connected to your receiver through a coaxial or optical

digital cable. There are several different bitstream formats available. The simplest format is called Pulse Code

Modulation (PCM). In PCM, the bitstream directly represents the original 2-channel audio. In Dolby Digital and

DTS (see “Surround Formats” below) bitstreams are modified using a process called compression to squeeze

more information into limited space. DTS squeezes 5.1 channels into the space normally required for two

uncompressed channels, while Dolby Digital squeezes 5.1 channels into about ¼ the space required for two

channels. Your receiver automatically detects the bitstream currently being provided from the source and

performs the required decompression and surround processing. If no digital signal is present your receiver will

automatically switch to analog processing.

All sounds that you hear from your speakers are analog. Digital signals are automatically converted to analog by

your receiver before being output to your the speakers.

If analog signals exactly represent the audio, while digital signals only approximate it, why would I want to

use digital?

All analog sources add some amount of noise and distortion to the audio signal. Additional noise can be

picked up through the cables from the source to your receiver. It is impossible for the receiver to tell the

difference between the desired signal and the added noise and distortion, so it reproduces both of them.

The result is increased background noise and decreased dynamic range and fidelity. Digital signals are

virtually immune to noise and distortion. The receiver can, therefore, reproduce the signal with the

greatest possible fidelity. We recommend you use digital signals wherever possible. Also Dolby Digital

and DTS (see “Surround Formats” below) work only with digital signals.

Audio and Surround Formats - Your source material will be in one of seven possible formats described below.

Monaural (Mono) - This is the oldest format available. It contains a single, full range audio channel. Modern

recordings are seldom made in this format, but most older movies and music are available only in this format. You

may get mono from any source - digital or analog. Sound will normally come from the seven speaker channels,

but your receiver can produce mono in one to seven channels (see “Audio Modes under Operation”). Since all

modern sources are stereo, the mono information is usually replicated from both the left and right channels.

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Stereo - Stereo contains two discrete, front left and right full range audio channels. This is the most common

format for music and is also used on many movies. You may get stereo from any source - digital or analog. Sound

will normally come from the seven speaker channels, but your receiver can produce stereo in one (mono) to

seven channels (see “Audio Modes under Operation”).

Dolby Pro Logic - Dolby Pro Logic is a refinement of Dolby Surround which was the earliest form of true

surround processing. Like Stereo, Dolby Surround contains two discrete, full range audio channels. In addition, a

monaural, limited range surround channel is encoded on the two stereo channels in a process called matrixing.

The surround channel information is encoded in positive polarity on the left channel and in negative polarity on the

right channel. The Dolby Processor can detect this encoding (left minus right) and send that information to the

surround channels. Dolby Pro Logic adds additional processing to produce a full range center channel by

extracting the mono information from the left and right channel. This is the most common format for all but the

most recent movies. Music sources are occasionally encoded in Dolby Surround. However, many people prefer to

use Pro Logic processing on all of their stereo sources. The center channel extraction process often yields

improved stereo imaging, especially when you are sitting away from the “sweet spot” at center of the listening

area. The surround channel processing often lends a pleasing ambiance even to material that is not encoded in

Dolby Surround. Dolby Pro Logic is fully compatible with stereo and you may get it from any source - digital or

analog. Sound will normally come from all seven speakers in your system, but your receiver can produce sound in

one (mono) to seven channels (see “Audio Modes under Operation”).

Dolby Digital - Dolby Digital contains up to five discrete, full range audio channels plus an additional Low

Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. The LFE channel contains only low frequency information for enhanced sound

effects in movies. This combination of five discrete channels plus a LFE channel is often referred to as 5.1

channels. Dolby Digital is a digital format only. It must be delivered to your receiver over a coaxial or optical digital

cable. As of the writing of this manual, Dolby Digital is commercially available on DVD and Satellite (Also see

Dolby Digital RF below). It is also possible to create your own Dolby Digital CDs and DATs if you have the

recording equipment. You can’t directly record Dolby Digital onto mini disc or digital compact cassette since these

devices add their own compression which is incompatible with the Dolby Digital compression. Not all Dolby Digital

recordings will include all five channels, and, in fact, it is common on DVDs to have two channel Dolby Digital with

or without Pro Logic processing. Sound will normally come from all seven speakers in your system, but your

receiver can produce sound in one (mono) to seven channels (see “Audio Modes under Operation”).

Dolby Digital RF - Dolby Digital RF is identical to normal Dolby Digital except that it uses a special RF encoding

scheme to put the bitstream on Laser discs without replacing the normal stereo (or Dolby Surround) PCM

bitstream that is normally available from laser disc. In order to use Dolby Digital RF laser discs you must have a

B&K DT-1 RF demodulator or similar product from another manufacturer. For best results with your receivers Plug

and Play capability we recommend the B&K DT-1.

Dolby Digital Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX is a new movie sound track that greatly enhances the

sense of spatial and positioning of the surround channel sound. This system was developed jointly by Lucasfilm

THX and Dolby Laboratories, using Lucas film’s idea of improving spatial expression and achieving a 360 degree

sound positioning with Dolby Laboratories’ matrix encoding technology. The surround back channel is matrix-

encoded and inserted into both Dolby Digital SL (surround left) and Dolby Digital SR (surround right) channels.

Upon playback, the signals may be decoded by a high precision digital matrix decoder within the Dolby Digital

decoder into SL, SR and SB channels.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems) - DTS is similar to Dolby Digital in that it provides 5.1 discrete audio channels.

However, it uses more digital data to encode the information and may provide greater fidelity than Dolby Digital.

DTS is a digital format only. It must be delivered to your receiver over a coaxial or optical digital cable. No RF

demodulator is required for DTS laser discs since the DTS bitstream replaces the normal PCM bitstream. Like

Dolby Digital, you can create your own DTS DATs or CDs but not mini disc or digital compact cassette. As with

Dolby Digital, sound will normally come from all seven speakers in your system, but your receiver can produce

sound in one (mono) to seven channels (see “Audio Modes under Operation”).

DVD Audio (also referred to as MLP) - Meridian Lossless Packing (MLP) is a lossless coding system for high-

quality linear PCM audio. For DVD-Audio MLP performs lossless compression of up to 6 channels of up to 24-bit

material sampled at rates between 44.1kHz and 192kHz. Lossless coding does not alter the final signal, it ‘packs’

the audio data into a smaller rate and space. Currently, DVD Audio can only be delivered to your processor via

the 6 coaxial digital inputs. The coax digital inputs may be configured internally for use as an analog 5.1 input.

Sound will normally come from all seven speakers in your system, but your processor can produce sound in one

(mono) to seven channels (see “Audio Modes under Operation”).

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Home THX Cinema Processing - THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the

world-renowned film production company, Lucasfilm Ltd. THX grew from George Lucas’ personal desire to make

your experience of the film soundtrack, in both movie and in your home theater, as faithful as possible to whatever

the director intended. Currently, the AVR202 Plus does not support Home THX Cinema Processing.

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Bass Management - Dolby Digital and DTS formats contain up to 5 full range channels plus LFE. Only a system

with five full-range (large) speakers plus a subwoofer can directly reproduce these formats. However, almost all

commercially available center channel speakers are small and incapable of reproducing the lowest bass

frequencies without distortion or even damage to the speaker. Many people also use small speakers in the rear of

their system, while others use small speakers all around. Use of a subwoofer is almost mandatory when using five

small speakers, but people with at least two large speakers may or may not choose to use a subwoofer. Some

people may not use a center channel or surround speakers at all. In order to handle any possible combination of

large, small, or missing speakers, a home theater system must contain good bass management, a concept often

missing from two-piece systems where the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder is separate from the preamp. Your

receiver contains a complete bass management system. You can use as few as two large front left and right

speakers or two small left and right speakers plus a subwoofer or as many as seven full range speakers plus a

subwoofer or any combination in between without missing any information. Wherever small speakers are used the

bass management system prevents low bass information from going to that speaker (“high pass”). This bass

information is rerouted to a speaker that can handle it, usually a subwoofer, but it can also send center, surround,

or LFE bass to large front speakers if no subwoofer is available. When center or surround speakers are not used

at all, the missing channel is sent (“down mixed”) to the front speakers.

Preamp - A preamp typically includes the capability to select from a number of sources, adjust volume levels and

route the data to an amplifier. Your receiver includes a high quality preamp.

Processor - A processor typically includes the capability to decode one or more surround formats, and convert

between digital and analog as required. Your A/V system controller includes a high quality processor capable of

decoding the surround formats described above.

Zone - A zone is usually a room that has speakers installed in it. Your receiver includes a full preamp/processor

for Zone 1 (A) plus an additional analog stereo preamp for Zone 2 (B). This allows, for example, watching a Dolby

Digital movie in zone one while simultaneously using the built-in AM/FM tuner in another room.

Amplifier - An amplifier takes the output of a preamp/processor and increases its level to that necessary to drive

a speaker.

Speakers - A surround sound system use to typically use 5 speakers located left front, center front, right front,

right surround, and left surround plus a subwoofer located anywhere in the room. With the new developments in

surround technology from companies such as Dolby Laboratories, DTS, and Lucasfilm, it is now possible to

improve spatial expressions with an additional channel of information for use with a 6th and/or 7th surround back

speaker. Although best results are achieved using seven large speakers plus a subwoofer, this is not always

practical. Excellent results can be achieved using small and/or fewer speakers, as long as you go through the set

up procedures described later in the manual. Your receiver includes the capability of reproducing up to 6.1

channels of surround information.

Component video vs. S-video vs. Composite video - Composite video is the oldest standard for color video. It

combines the luminance (brightness or black-and-white) and chrominance (color) information onto a single

conductor. These signals must be separated again for display resulting in some degradation of the video quality.

S-video is a newer standard that uses separate conductors for the luminance (Y) and chrominance (C)

information resulting in better video quality. Component video is the newest form of video introduced with DVD.

This video format uses separate conductors for luminance (Y), red - luminance (R - Y), and blue - luminance (B -

Y). Using these signals a component video capable monitor allows for even better and higher resolution video

quality. Your processor is capable of switching composite and S-video with no support of component video

signals. Also, you unit cannot convert between video types.

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FRONT PANEL

1. Headphone Jack - Stereo headphones having a standard ¼ inch binaural plug can be connected to the

headphone output. The receiver must be on and in HEADPHONE Mode for proper headphone operation.

2. Front panel buttons

SLEEP

PRESET

ENTER

Puts the receiver in standby (low power) mode.

Steps through audio / video presets for instant recall of setups.

Pressing ENTER recalls the preset.

Confirm selection or display current status of the receiver.

Enter / exit menu system.

DOW N

SOURCE

MODE

UP Step through menus, sources, or audio modes.

Steps through the audio / video sources.

Steps through the audio modes.

SAVE

Pressing SAVE followed by ENTER saves a favorite preset.

3. Main power switch - Removes all power to the receiver. Normal operation of the receiver requires the power

switch to remain on. Use the Sleep button for daily on and off of the receiver. It places the unit in standby mode

that allows turning back on with the remote control. Turn the receiver off with the main power switch when not

using the receiver for an extended period of time.

4. Volume control - For controlling system volume. Turning the jog-shuttle type volume control clockwise

increases the volume level, counterclockwise decreases the volume level. The volume knob is also used to

change other processor settings. See THE MENU SYSTEM and OPERATION

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5. Status indicators - Displays current status of the receivers audio processor. Indicators have been supplied to

show when the DSP is decoding Dolby Digital ‘2 Digital’, Dolby Pro Logic ‘2 Pro Logic’, or DTS audio. There

is an indicator to show the input to the S/PDIF digital receiver is 96kHz 24 bit data ‘96/24’ or an analog input that

is being sampled using 96kHz/24bits. Finally, there is an indicator to show processed audio is sourced from the

selected analog input ‘Analog’. See MODE OPERATION

6. Display - The receiver display is a 16 character alphanumeric fluorescent display. Displays current status of

receiver and any changes being performed.

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REAR PANEL

The receiver’s back panel is organized into groups of inputs and outputs for audio and video as shown below. See

back of this manual for an enlarged view.

1. AC fuse holder - Holds the AC Line fuse. Replace only with same type and value.

2. AC input receptacle - For attaching the supplied AC power cord to the receiver.

3. RS-232 input - Computer interface applications.

4. Speaker outputs - Connections for your speakers.

Red binding posts - speakers (+)

Black binding posts - speakers (-)

5. Serial number - The serial number of your unit is located on back of the unit.

6. Antenna inputs - Connections for the AM and FM antennas.

7. Line inputs - Connections from your audio/video sources.

Red RCA jacks

White RCA jacks

Yellow RCA jacks

4 pin din jacks

- right analog audio

- left analog audio

- composite video

- S-video

8. Line level A/V outputs – Switched fixed level A/V outputs to an audio or video recorder.

9. Zone 1 (A) and Zone 2 (B) video outputs - Outputs to your video monitors.

10. IR in - Accepts input from external IR receptors. Connect an IR repeater (“home run”) to IR IN for controlling

the receiver. This method of control is useful when the front IR receptor is blocked (for example, by a cabinet

door) or to control the receiver from another room. This input is typically used in place of an emitter attached to

the front panel.

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11. Control outs - Outputs that allow you to remotely control external devices. (See “Making The Connection“).

12. Optical and Coax Digital output - Zone 1 (A) optical and 1/8” mini-plug coax output to carry digital

information from the selected digital input of the receiver out to digital recorders, personal computers, etc.

13. Surround outputs - Variable level outputs for driving external power amplifiers or powered speakers.

14. Optical Digital inputs - Optical digital inputs are used to connect digital audio signals from your source to the

receiver. The incoming signal may be PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS.

15. Coax Digital inputs - Coax digital inputs are used to connect digital audio signals from your source to the

receiver. The incoming signal may be PCM, Dolby Digital (AC-3) or DTS.

(Optional)

DVD Audio inputs – Optional connections for a DVD audio or other 5.1 source device.

Center (TV-V3)

RCA jacks

- center front surround audio inputs

- sub audio inputs

- left rear surround audio inputs

- right rear surround audio inputs

- left front surround audio inputs

- right front surround audio inputs

Sub

(SAT)

( V2)

(CD)

( V1)

( DVD/VLD)

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MAKING THE CONNECTION

It’s tempting to just plug in your new A/V receiver and have great sound pour out. Before you do that, take a few

minutes to plan out how you want the receiver to fit into your audio/video system. Ask yourself the following

questions:

What source components do I want to connect to my receiver? (CD, VCR, etc.)

What equipment will be receiving the audio and video? (TV monitor, Speakers, etc.)

The answers to your questions determine how many cables you need to connect to the back of the receiver.

Good preplanning equals great sound. Keep these recommendations in mind:

List all components in your system and indicate which jacks of the receiver each component will be connected

to. Your receiver has seven sets of inputs. It is convenient to connect a DVD player to the input labeled DVD

or a VCR to the input labeled V1 or TAPE, etc. However, your equipment may differ from the labeling on the

back of your receiver. In most cases you can connect any type of source to any input (see FREQUENTLY

ASKED QUESTIONS). For example, if you don’t have a satellite receiver you can connect a DAT player or a

second cassette deck to SAT. You can also reprogram the source name that will appear on your receiver’s

front panel and on-screen display (see SYSTEM SETUP - INPUTS)

Also note the length of the cable for each component’s connection and describe how it should be routed or

draw your routing scheme below your list. You may want to label each cable with a name or number at both

ends. Use high quality connections to maintain high quality audio and video.

Think about the type and length of cable you need and obstacles in the cable’s path (doorways, furniture,

walkways, etc.). To decide which ones are right for you talk to your dealer about the various cable products

that are available.

For safety, keep all cables out of high traffic areas (hallways or doorways) and away from equipment that

radiates power, including amplifiers, power cords, heaters, etc.

If you might expand your audio/video system later, keep these ideas in mind as you plan current cable runs.

To provide the best tuner reception, make sure the antenna is at least several feet away from the receiver and

any other equipment that may produce high frequency interference such as Personal computers, CD players,

halogen lamps, etc.

Take a look at the back panel of the receiver. You will notice that the RCA-type audio input and output connectors

are identified by colors, red for right channel and white for the left channel audio. Composite video input and

output connectors are identified by yellow. Coaxial digital inputs are identified by orange. The surround outputs

are the Black connectors.

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AUDIO / VIDEO CONNECTIONS

Connecting your analog sources to your processor

Audio / Video source - connecting a DVD/VLD player to the receiver’s analog inputs. Use the same instructions

for connecting to other audio / video sources such as a television, satellite receiver, cable box, etc. See

Connecting Video for use with other than composite and S-video (Omit the video connections for an audio-only

component such as a CD player)

DVD

Attach one end of the audio interconnect cable to the left audio

output on the DVD/VLD player, then attach the other end to the

left (white) DVD/VLD audio input on the receiver. Repeat for the

right (red) audio connection. Attach one end of the composite

video interconnect cable to the video out on the DVD/VLD

player, then attach the other end to the yellow video input on

the receiver labeled DVD/VLD. Repeat for the S-video

connections if you are using S-video.

S-Video input

from DVD output

Composite video input

from DVD output

Left audio input from

DVD output

Right audio input from

DVD output

LINE INPUTS

S-Video output

to monitor input

Composite video output

to monitor input

Video Monitor - Attach one end of the composite video

interconnect cable to the video input on the monitor, then attach

the other end to the yellow video output on the receiver’s ZONE

OUTPUTS. Repeat for the S-video connections if you are using

S-video. Dual zone operation requires connections be made to

(ZA) for Zone 1, and (ZB) for Zone 2.

ZONE OUTPUTS

VCR or audio recorder - connect a VCR to V1 . Use the same instructions for connecting to the V2 and TAPE

analog inputs. If connecting a cassette deck or other audio-only recorder then omit the video connections.

S-Video output

to VCR input

S-Video input

from VCR output

Composite video output

to VCR input

Composite video input

from VCR output

Left audio output

to VCR input

Left audio input

from VCR output

Right audio output

to VCR input

Right audio input

from VCR output

LINE OUTPUTS

LINE INPUTS

Attach one end of the audio interconnect cable to the left audio output on the VCR, then attach the other end to

the left (white) V1 audio input on the receiver. Repeat for the right (red) audio connection. Attach one end of the

composite video interconnect cable to the composite video output on the VCR, then attach the other end to the

yellow video input on the receiver labeled V1. Repeat for the S-video connections if you are using S-video.

Attach one end of the audio interconnect cable to the left audio input on the VCR, then attach the other end to the

left (white) V1 audio output on the receiver. Repeat for the right (red) audio connection. Attach one end of the

composite video interconnect cable to the composite video input on the VCR, then attach the other end to the

yellow video output on the receiver labeled V1. Repeat for the S-video connections if you are using S-video.

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DVD Audio using the Coax digital inputs (optional) – your receiver allows for an option to connect a 5.1 DVD

Audio or other 5.1 surround format device, to the receiver’s DVD Audio input when NO coax digital inputs are to

be used. This option calls for the setting of a push button switch internal to the unit. Please contact B&K

customer service for further details if this option is desired.

Attach one end of an audio interconnect cable to the center output on the DVD Audio source device, then attach

the other end to the Center (TV-V3) DVD Audio input on the receiver. Repeat for the Left surround (V2) and Left

front (V1) audio connection. Attach one end of an audio interconnect cable to the sub output on the DVD Audio

source device, then attach the other end to the SUB (SAT) DVD Audio input on the receiver. Repeat for the Right

surround (CD) and Right front (DVD/VLD) audio connection.

Connect to the DVD audio

player Left Surround output

(TV-V3)

(V2)

(V1)

CENTER

Connect to the DVD audio

player Center output

Connect to the DVD audio

player Left Front output

Connect to the DVD audio

player Subwoofer output

Connect to the DVD audio

player Right Front output

SUB

(SAT)

(CD) (DVD/VLD)

Connect to the DVD audio

player Right Surround output

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DIGITAL CONNECTIONS

Connect digital inputs (DVD, VLD, etc.) to the receiver. You will need either coaxial or optical digital inputs to play

Dolby Digital (AC-3) or DTS surround sound processing. Digital connections are also recommended for PCM

sources. If your source has both optical and coaxial

COAX DIGITAL INPUTS

outputs connect only one.

TV-V3

Coaxial digital inputs - standard RCA type connectors.

Attach one end of your digital coaxial cable to your source

coaxial digital out and the other end to the appropriate

receiver coaxial digital (orange) input.

Coax digital input

from DVD output

SAT

DVD

OPTICAL DIGITAL

Optical digital inputs - First, remove the cap on

DVD

the optical digital input. Save the cap. Attach one

Optical digital output

from source

end of your digital optical cable to your source and

the other end to the appropriate digital input on the

back of the receiver.

Connecting A Laser disc Player - Dolby Digital

(AC-3) laser discs use a special technique called AC-

3 RF to encode the Dolby Digital bitstream. If the

laser disc player is capable of playing back Dolby

Digital discs it will have a separate output for this

bitstream in addition to the normal coaxial and/or

optical outputs. Do not connect the AC3-RF output

directly to your receiver. The AC-3 RF bitstream

must first be converted to a normal (non-RF) Dolby

Digital type signal. It is recommended that a B&K

DT-1 be used to convert and select between the

Laser’s AC-3 RF and PCM/DTS signals. The output

from a DT-1 will automatically select between the

connected PCM/DTS bitstreams and the converted

AC-3 RF Dolby Digital signal. Other AC-3 RF to

Dolby Digital decoders may not make this switch

DT-1

COAX DIGITAL

MAIN

COAX AC-3 RF

OUTPUT INPUT INPUT

SAT

DVD

Coax digital input

from VLD output

AC-3 RF input

from VLD output

automatically. Connect the laser disc’s AC3-RF output to the DT-1’s AC-3 RF input. Connect either the laser disc

player’s PCM coaxial or optical digital output (not both) to the DT-1’s coaxial or optical input. Connect the DT-1’s

coaxial output to the desired coaxial digital input on your receiver.

Digital Outputs - Separate

and independent coax digital

outputs are available for

Zone 1 (A) and Zone 2 (B).

OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUTS

SAT CD DVD V2

DIGITAL OUTPUTS

OPTICAL 3.5mm COAX

Connect to a digital recorder

(CD-R, mini disc, DAT,

personal computer, etc.)

These signals are the same

as the incoming digital signal

from the selected source on

each zone. If your digital

recorder has both optical and

coaxial inputs you need only

connect one. Zone 1 (A)

selected digital input is

converted to both coaxial and

optical. You may connect one

digital recorder to the optical

output and another recorder to

the coaxial output.

Zone 1 (A) Coax digital

output to digital recorder

3.5mm

COAX INPUT

Zone 1 (A) Optical digital

output to digital recorder

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SURROUND OUTPUTS

Your receiver has multiple surround processor outputs for use with external amplifier(s) or powered speakers. The

AVR 202+ receiver allows further processing of the surround channels for the precise decoding of Dolby Digital

Surround EX and DTS-ES soundtracks via matrix decoding.

Here is a typical surround output setup:

Connect to the Surround Back Right

'Sbr' power amplifier input

Connect to the Surround Left

'Sl' power amplifier input

Connect to the Center power

amplifier input

Connect to the Left Front

power amplifier input

SURROUND OUTPUTS

CENTER

L BACK

L SURR FRONT L

SUB

R BACK

R SURR FRONT R

Connect to the Subwoofer 'SW '

power amplifier input

Connect to the Right Front

power amplifier input

Connect to the Surround Back Left

'Sbl' power amplifier input

Connect to the Surround Right

'Sr' power amplifier input

Subwoofer Output - Connect an RCA cable from the receiver’s SW output (part of the surround outputs). If your

subwoofer does not contain its own amplifier you will need to purchase an external B&K or other power amplifier.

Connect the receiver’s SW output to the audio input of the external amplifier. Connect the external amplifier’s

speaker output to your subwoofer.

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SPEAKER OUTPUTS

(-) (+)

FRONT

RIGHT

FRONT

LEFT

CENTER

(-) (+)

REAR RIGHT

REAR LEFT

CENTER

FRONT RIGHT

FRONT LEFT

MINUS

PLUS

MINUS

PLUS

MINUS

PLUS

MINUS

PLUS

MINUS

PLUS

SURROUND BACK

LEFT

SURROUND BACK

RIGHT

(-) (+)

MINUS

PLUS

MINUS

PLUS

Sbl

Sbr

(-) (+)

SURROUND

LEFT

SURROUND

RIGHT

SURROUND

BACK LEFT

SURROUND

BACK RIGHT

Five-way binding posts are provided, one pair for each channel. They are designed to accept a banana-type plug

or spade lug connector (shown below) and are color coded for easy identification. The red (+) post should always

be connected to the speaker’s red (+) jack. The black (-) post should always be connected to the speaker’s black

(-) jack.

Spade connector Banana jack

The amplifier section of the receiver will produce 105 watts / channel into 8 ohms. See SPECIFICATIONS for

more information. Here is a typical receiver output setup:

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ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

TUNER

FM antenna

The FM jack is a standard screw on F-type

connector. The AM is a push type. Strip ¼ inch of

insulation off your AM antenna wires and insert one

wire end into each hole while holding the tabs down.

Release the tabs to lock in the AM antenna wires.

FM Antenna Input

from Indoor/Outdoor Antenna,

Cable Box, etc.

AM Antenna Input

from Loop Antenna

AM antenna

CONTROL OUTPUTS / IR INPUTS

Control Outputs - These connections are used for

controlling other equipment such as an external B&K

Components, Ltd. amplifier, projection screen, etc.

Connect your control cable to the receiver using a

mono 3.5 mm jack shown at left. The plug must be

wired as tip (+) and the long barrel section (-).

CONTROL OUT

IR IN

CAUTION!

+12VDC

50mA

3.5 mm control output

to amplifier, etc.

3.5 mm IR in

from remote repeater

The Control outputs are programmable for each source in your system (see “Advanced Setup”). However, the

receiver provides the following factory preprogrammed setup that should serve for most standard system

applications.

Control 1 - HEADPHONE - On (+12 VDC) when Zone 1 (A) is on and not in Headphone mode, off when Zone 1

(A) is off or in Headphone Mode. This mode may be used for controlling external amplifiers or powered

subwoofers in Zone 1 (A).

Control 2 - Zone 2 (B). On (+12 VDC) when Zone 2 (B) is on, off (0 VDC) when Zone 2 (B) is off. This mode is

used for controlling external amplifiers, projection screens, etc. in Zone 2 (B).

Control 3 - Z1 + Z2. On (+12 VDC) when Zone 1 (A), Zone 2 (B), or both zones are turned on. Off (0 VDC) when

both zones are off.

Control 4 -REMOTE. It will repeat a received 38 kHz modulated IR signal. The receiver will transmit received IR

signals even in sleep mode.

Note - The control outputs can output a maximum of 50 mA. Check to see that the source you are connecting to

the control out requires 50 mA or less current.

WARNING - Not all manufacturers adhere to the +12 VDC control specification. Check to see if your

sources control inputs are +12 VDC compatible. Do not connect your receiver’s control outputs to a

source with control or remote inputs rated at +5 VDC or other voltage rating. Damage to your source may

result.

IR Inputs - Your receiver can be controlled by a directly connected IR repeater system in combination with or in

place of the supplied remote control. Connect your IR input cable to the receiver using a mono 3.5 mm jack

shown above. The plug must be wired as tip (+) and the long barrel section (-). The inputs are standard 38kHz

modulated IR type with a voltage range of +5 to +12 VDC.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

My collection of equipment differs from the labels on the back of my receiver, how can I hook them up?

Your receiver provides 5 identical sets of inputs - V1, V2, DVD, CD, and SAT. Each of these has analog

audio, composite video, S-video, coaxial digital audio, and optical digital audio. It is convenient to connect

components as labeled on the back of your receiver, but since all the inputs are identical, you can connect any

compatible source to any set of inputs. For example, you can connect a DAT player to V1 instead of a VCR. You

can program your receiver to display any 5 character name for any input (see System Setup - Inputs).

The sixth input, TV, is identical to the others except that there is no optical digital. You can also connect

portables to any other coaxial digital input using adapters or special cables. If you have a source with only optical

digital output don’t connect it to TV.

The seventh input, TAPE, has analog audio, composite video and S-video, but has no digital inputs. It is

primarily intended for analog recorders such as VCRs or cassette decks. If you have a three-head cassette or

reel-to-reel tape deck you will prefer the TAPE input since it allows a full tape monitor capability. Tape monitor

allows you to listen to what is actually on the tape as you are recording it. The V2 input also provides full tape

monitor capabilities for Zone 2 (B). If you don’t use Zone 2 (B) you can use V2 as a second independent analog

tape monitor loop. V1 includes a line level output but does not provide true tape monitor capability.

My DVD player (or other source) has both optical and coaxial digital outputs. Should I connect both?

No, connect only one digital cable per source.

Do I need an AC-3 RF demodulator (B&K DT-1 or equivalent) to playback Dolby Digital

DVDs?

No, this is required only for Dolby Digital laser discs.

Do I need an AC-3 RF demodulator (B&K DT-1 or equivalent) to playback DTS laser discs?

No, this is required only for Dolby Digital laser discs.

Do I need to connect both analog and digital audio from my DVD player (or other digital audio source) to

the receiver?

In general, it is simpler to connect both. However, if you can meet all of the following criteria you need

only connect digital:

I do not use Zone 2 (B). (Zone 2 (B) is analog only - if you use Zone 2 (B) you must connect both left and

right analog to hear audio.)

I do not own any old laser discs. (Early laser discs contained only analog audio tracks - you must connect

both left and right analog audio to play these back.)

I do not use Tape Monitor. (It is possible to tape digital-only sources. However, if you wish to listen

directly to the tape as you are recording - you must connect both left and right analog audio - the tape monitor

loops are strictly analog.)

If the tape monitor loop is strictly analog, how do I make an analog recording of a digital-only source?

Do not select TAPE. Select the source you wish to record. Select STEREO 9, the LtRt mode. If that

source is digital, the converted digital-to-analog will appear at the tape and V1 outputs. V2 out, like Zone 2 (B)

out, is analog only. (See also Operation - Zone 1 Operation - Mode.)

I want to make direct digital recordings from my CD player (or other digital source) on my CD Recorder,

DAT (or other digital recorder). Can my receiver make this connection for me?

Yes, your receiver’s digital outputs act much like the analog tape outputs. When you select a source, if

that source has a digital connection to your receiver, then that digital signal will appear on the receiver’s coaxial

and optical digital outputs. Simply connect all of your sources digital outputs to your receivers digital inputs. You

can then connect up to three digital recorder inputs to your receiver’s three digital outputs.

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My laser disc player (or other digital source) has only optical output, but my CD recorder (or other digital

recorder) has only coaxial input. Do I need some sort of converter to make direct digital recordings?

No, your receiver will convert optical to coaxial and coaxial to optical. The currently selected digital input

(optical or coaxial) will appear at both of the receiver’s digital outputs (optical and coaxial).

Do I need to connect both analog and digital audio from my receiver to my CD, DAT, MD, etc. recorder?

In general, yes. If all of the sources you wish to record are digital, then you need only connect digital to

your recorder. However, your receiver does not provide digital outputs for non-digital inputs. If you wish make a

digital recording from an analog-only source you must also connect analog from your receiver (Tape or V1 out) to

your recorder.

Can I connect a phonograph directly to my receiver?

No, you will need a separate outboard phono preamplifier. The output of the phono preamp can then be

connected to any analog input on your receiver. We recommend our Phono 10 phono preamp. In addition to it’s

superb analog audio processing, it has an option for S/PDIF coax output. Talk to the dealer where you purchased

your receiver.

Do I need to connect both S-video and composite video to my receiver?

If all of your video equipment has S-video then you need only connect S-video. S-video is a higher quality

video format and you will probably not want to use composite. If all or most of your video equipment is composite

then it is simplest to just connect the composite and omit S-video.

Can I connect mixed composite and S-video sources?

Yes, but your receiver will not convert S-video to composite or composite to S-video. If your monitors and

VCRs accept only composite video then there is no point in connecting S-video from other sources. If you use

mixed S-video and composite sources you must connect both S-video and composite to your monitors and VCRs.

You will need to change your monitor or VCR S-video / composite inputs manually when you change sources.

This can normally be done via the monitor’s or VCR’s remote control (or the supplied universal remote). Some

monitors or VCRs may require you to physically disconnect S-video before they will accept composite video.

Some monitors are capable of automatic switching between S-video and composite. Your receiver must be setup

properly in order to work with auto switching monitors - refer Setup Displays.

To assist you, the receiver’s on-screen display will tell you what video is currently selected whenever you

change sources or hit the SEL (remote) or ENTER (remote or front panel) key, but it cannot switch your monitor

or VCR input for you. If you are watching S-video, but the source is composite video only, you will see “Switch

Monitor to Composite” on your Monitor. If you are watching Composite video but your source is S-video only, you

will see “Switch Monitor to S-video” on your monitor. These displays appear only if your receiver is setup for

manual monitors.

Can I connect mixed composite and S-video monitors and VCRs?

Yes, but you must connect both S-video and composite from all of your sources - your receiver will not

convert between S-video and composite. Refer to the previous question if not all of your sources have both S-

video and composite outputs.

For example, it is common to have an S-video monitor and a composite VCR. Connect the monitor to the

Zone 1 (A) S-video and composite outputs and the VCR to the V1 or TAPE composite output. The composite

inputs will appear at the composite outputs for TAPE and V1. (The S-video inputs also appear at the TAPE and

V1 S-video outputs, but, in this example, they are not connected.) To prevent feedback, TAPE IN will not appear

on TAPE OUT and V1 IN will not appear on V1 OUT - this also applies to the audio outputs. Zone 2 (B) works the

same for Zone 2 (B) OUT and V2 OUT with feedback prevention on V2.

Things get a bit more complicated for the Zone 1 (A) output because it contains your receiver’s internal

on-screen display system. You must be sure that you tell your receiver if you have a monitor which can

automatically switch between S-video and composite outputs, or one which must be manually switched (see

Setup Displays)

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SETUP

For best results, perform the following set up procedure when you initially install your receiver and anytime you

change or add sources, speakers, etc. or when you rearrange your listening area

THE MENU SYSTEM

Setup of your receiver will require you to navigate through the menu system. We recommend that you use a video

monitor connected to the Zone 1 (A) output along with the remote control provided with your receiver. It is also

possible to set up your receiver from the front panel. Do not leave your video monitor on with the receiver in the

menu system for long periods of time. This can result in permanently burning the menu display into your monitor’s

screen. This would take several hours so there is no danger of it happening during normal setup procedures. The

following are general instructions for using the menu system. A complete guide to the menu system is included at

the back of this manual.

MENU - If you are not already in the menu system, the MENU button will activate the menu system. Once you are

in the menu system, the MENU button will return you to the next higher level menu or, if you are already at the

highest level, it will exit from the menu system.

UP/DOWN ARROWS - Once you are in the menu system, use the UP/DOWN ARROWS to move to the desired

menu selection. The currently active menu line is highlighted in a contrasting color.

SEL (remote) or ENTER (remote or front panel) - Some menu selections cause another menu to be activated.

Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS to move to the desired menu line. Pressing SEL or ENTER will activate the next

menu.

NUMERIC KEYS (remote only) - From the remote control you may also go directly to a menu line by typing the

corresponding line number. If there is another menu below that line it will be activated immediately (no ENTER

required).

LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS (remote) or VOLUME KNOB (front panel) - Some menu selections allow you to change

one of the receiver settings. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS to move to the desired menu line. Pressing the

LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS will change the setting. There are no LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS on the front panel. While in

the menu system, the VOLUME KNOB acts as the LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS. This means that you will not be able

to adjust the volume from the front panel while in the menu system. The remote control volume will work in most

menus.

TEXT EDITING - some menu selections will require you to edit text. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS to change the

current (blinking) character. Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS (or VOLUME KNOB) to move to another character

position.

EXIT (remote only) - From the remote control you may instantly EXIT the menu system.

UNIVERSAL REMOTE - Remember that when you press a source button (DVD, CD, etc.) the remote now

controls the selected device. To return control to your receiver, you must press B&K or AUDIO. ALWAYS check

that your remote is set to B&K or (AUDIO) before attempting to control your receiver. B&K or (AUDIO) will

be displayed in the remote’s LCD window.

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SYSTEM SETUP

You should always perform System Setup after first installing your receiver and after adding/changing speakers or

sources or rearranging your listening area. Check that the remote is in B&K mode.

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

B&K or POWER

e SLEEP

turn on receiver

activate menu system

∠ MENU

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

move to System Setup

activate SETUP SYSTEM

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

SEL or ENTER

↵ (ENTER)

MAIN MENU

1 Zone 1 Operation

SETUP SYSTEM

1 Speakers

2 Zone 2 Operation

2 Displays

3 Inputs

4 Presets

3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets

4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets

5 System Setup

5 Equalization

6 Memory Backup/Restore

next item

SEL select

next item

SEL select

MENU exit menu system

MENU main menu

S YS TEM S ETUP

S ETUP S P EAKERS

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

↵ (ENTER)

move to Speakers

activate SETUP SPEAKERS

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

SEL or ENTER

Speakers

The speakers menu lets you tell your receiver how many speakers you have in your system, the relative size of

the speakers, and their location in the room. This is the most important setup procedure you will perform. The

receiver comes from the factory setup for 7 small speakers and a subwoofer. If this does not match your speakers

then audio information will be lost. For example, if you do not currently have a center channel speaker and you do

not perform this setup procedure, the center channel information will be lost. If you perform this setup correctly,

the receiver will know that you have no center channel speaker and send this information to your front left and

right speakers (along with the normal front left and right information) so no audio information is lost.

Speaker Size

Speaker size generally refers to the size of your speakers. Audio material, 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 so much bass, then the bass information will be lost or distorted. MANY SMALL SPEAKERS MAY

BE DAMAGED BY TOO MUCH BASS. By telling your receiver the size of your speakers, it will be able to

intelligently route the bass to speakers that can reproduce it correctly. Typically, all bookshelf or satellite speakers

are considered small. Smaller floor standing speakers with single woofers 8” or less should also be considered

small. Floor standing speakers with 10” or larger woofers or multiple smaller woofers may be considered large.

These are general guidelines only - if you are unsure consult your speaker manufacturer or check with the dealer

if they are unsure. If you have all small speakers we strongly recommend use of a subwoofer. If your front left and

right speakers (or more) are large then you may not require a subwoofer, but you may still get better results using

a subwoofer, especially with Dolby Digital and DTS movies. All THX certified speakers are small, regardless of

their physical size, and should be used in audio systems along with a subwoofer.

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Set the size for your front left and right, ‘L’ and ’R’ speakers - You must have front speakers.

SETUP SPEAKERS

1 Speaker Size

SETUP SPEAKER SIZE

1 Front

Small THX

1 Front

2 Speaker Location

3 Speaker Levels

4 Crossovers + LFE

2 Center

3 Surround

4 Surround Back 2 Small THX

Small THX

5 Subwoofer

Yes THX

next item

SEL select

next item

adjust

MENU setup system

MENU setup speakers

S P EAKERS S IZ E

F RON T S MALL

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

move to Speaker Size

activate SETUP SPEAKER SIZE

move to Front

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

SEL or ENTER

↵ (ENTER)

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

choose speaker size

¶(REW) or •(FF)

Front setting

Subwoofer Ultra

Subwoofer Yes THX

Subwoofer None

Small

THX

Large

Front Bass to SW

Front Hi-Pass to Front

Front Bass to SW

Front Hi-Pass to Front

Front Full Range to

Front

Front Bass is *

Front Hi-Pass to Front

Front Full Range to Front

Set the size for your center ‘C’ speaker -

SETUP SPEAKER SIZE

1 Front

2 Center

Small THX

3 Surround

Small THX

4 Surround Back 2 Small THX

5 Subwoofer

Yes THX

next item

adjust

MENU setup speakers

CEN TER

S MALL

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to Center

choose speaker size

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

Center

setting

Subwoofer Ultra

Subwoofer Yes THX

Center Bass to SW

Center Hi-Pass to Front

Center Bass to SW

Center Hi-Pass to Center

Subwoofer None

Front Large

Subwoofer None

Front Small

None

Center Bass to SW

Center Hi-Pass to Front

Center Bass to SW

Center Hi-Pass to

Center

Center Full to Front

Center Bass is *

Center Hi-Pass to Front

Center Bass is *

Center Hi-Pass to

Center

Small

THX

Center Bass is *

Center Hi-Pass to

Center

Large

Center Bass to SW

Center Full to Center

Center Full to

Center

Center Full to Center

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Set the size for your surround left and right, ‘Sl’ and ‘Sr’ speakers -

SETUP SPEAKER SIZE

1 Front

2 Center

Small THX

3 Surround

Small THX

4 Surround Back 2 Small THX

5 Subwoofer

Yes THX

next item

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MENU setup speakers

S URROUN D

S MALL

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to Surround

choose speaker size

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

Surround

setting

Subwoofer Ultra

Subwoofer Yes THX

Subwoofer None

Front Large

Subwoofer None

Front Small

None

Surround Bass to SW

Surround Hi-Pass to

Front

Surround Bass to SW

Surround Hi-Pass to

Front

Surround Full to

Front

Surround Bass is *

Surround Hi-Pass to

Front

Small

THX

Surround Bass to SW

Surround Hi-Pass to

Surround

Surround Bass to SW Surround Bass is *

Surround Bass is *

Surround Hi-Pass to

Surround

Surround Hi-Pass to

Surround

Surround Hi-Pass

to Surround

Large

Surround Bass to SW

Surround Full to

Surround

Surround Full to

Surround

Surround Full to

Surround

Surround Full to Surround

Set the size for your surround back left and right, ‘Sbl’ and ‘Sbr’ speakers -

SETUP SPEAKER SIZE

1 Front

2 Center

3 Surround

Small THX

4 Surround Back 2 Small THX

5 Subwoofer

Yes THX

next item

adjust

MENU setup speakers

S UR BACK 2 S MALL

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to Surround Back

choose speaker size

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

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Surround

Back

Subwoofer Ultra

Subwoofer Yes THX Subwoofer None

Front Large

Subwoofer None

Front Small

setting

None

Surround Bass to SW

Surround Hi-Pass to

Front

Surround Bass to SW Surround Full to

Surround Bass is *

Surround Hi-Pass to Front

Surround Hi-Pass to

Front

1 Small

Sb Bass to SW

Sb Hi-Pass to

Surround Back Left

Sb Bass to SW

Sb Hi-Pass to

Surround Back Left

Sb Bass is *

Sb Hi-Pass to

Surround Back

Left

Sb Bass is *

Sb Hi-Pass to

Surround Back Left

1 Large

Sb Bass to SW

Sb Full to

Surround Back Left

Sb Bass to SW

Sb Hi-Pass to

Sbl and Sbr

Sb Bass to SW

Sb Full to Sbl and Sbr

Sb Full to

Surround Back Left

Sb Full to

Surround Back

Left

Sb Bass is *

Sb Hi-Pass to

Sbl and Sbr

Sb Full to Sbl

and Sbr

Sb Full to

Surround Back Left

2 Small

THX

Sb Bass to SW

Sb Hi-Pass to

Sbl and Sbr

Sb Full to Sbl and

Sbr

Sb Bass is *

Sb Hi-Pass to

Sbl and Sbr

2 Large

Sb Full to Sbl and Sbr

Setup your subwoofer ‘SW’ - In the table above, you have the flexibility to choose how bass information is

distributed to your speakers only if you have large speakers and a subwoofer as part of your home theater

speaker system. For example, selecting the "Front Large” and "Subwoofer Yes THX" options, bass from the front

left and front right channels will go ONLY to the front left and front right speakers. Bass going to the subwoofer

will only come from the LFE channel and any channels with speakers that you have designated as "Small". This

selection is preferred by THX. However, selecting the "Front Large” and “Subwoofer Ultra" options, you will send

the bass from the front left and right channels to the front left, right AND subwoofer speakers simultaneously. To

decide which setting is best for your room, once you have positioned all of your speakers, choose the option

which gives you the most solid sounding bass.

* Note: when the subwoofer is set to None, bass is redirected to remaining large speakers. When no speakers are

set to Large, and the subwoofer is set to None, bass information is lost.

SETUP SPEAKER SIZE

1 Front

2 Center

3 Surround

Small THX

4 Surround Back 2 Small THX

5 Subwoofer

YYeess TTHHXX

next item

adjust

MENU setup speakers

S UBWOOF ER

YES

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to Subwoofer

choose subwoofer setting

return to SETUP SPEAKERS

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

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Subwoofer

Setting

Front

Large

Center

Large

Surround

Large

Surround

Back Large

None

LFE + Bass to

Front

LFE + Bass to SW

Front Bass not

Duplicated

LFE + Bass to

Center

LFE + Bass to SW

Center Bass not

Duplicated

LFE + Bass to

Surround

LFE + Bass to SW

Surround Bass not

Duplicated

LFE + Bass to

Surround Back

LFE + Bass to SW

Sb Bass not

Yes

THX

Duplicated

Ultra

LFE + Bass to SW

Front Bass is

Duplicated

LFE + Bass to SW

Center Bass is

Duplicated

LFE + Bass to SW

Surround Bass is

Duplicated

LFE + Bass to SW

Surround Back Bass

is Duplicated

Note: The subwoofer setting affects the routing of front, center, and surround bass information as shown

previously. This table shows the effect of the subwoofer setting with large speakers.

Speaker Location

Ideally your speakers will be the same distance away from your listening area. However, physical limitations

usually require placing the speaker in other than optimum locations. Your receiver contains a means to

electronically move each speakers location. This allows for superior reproduction of the directional cues available

during the playback of movie or music. Measure the distance in feet to your speakers and set each speaker

location setting to this distance. Your receiver will electronically “move” each speaker to maintain correct time

alignment with the listening position. You may also change the units to meters, if you prefer.

SETUP SPEAKERS

1 Speaker Size

SPEAKER LOCATION feet

1 Left Front

10.0

1 Left Front

2 Speaker Location

3 Speaker Levels

4 Crossovers + LFE

2 Center

10.0

5.0

10.0

3 Right Front

4 Right Surround

5 Right Surr Back

6 Left Surr Back

7 Left Surround

8 Subwoofer

next item

SEL select

next item

adjust

MENU setup system

MENU setup speakers

S P EAKER LOCATION

LEF T F r o n t 10 .0

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

move to Speaker Location

activate SPEAKER LOCATION

move to Left Front

adjust left speaker location

move to Center

adjust center speaker location

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

SEL or ENTER

↵ (ENTER)

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

¶(REW) or •(FF)

repeat 5-6 for each speaker

repeat for all speakers

return to SETUP SPEAKERS

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Speaker Levels

Speaker level calibration allows you to equalize the volume levels of each speaker to make up for differences in

speaker characteristics and distances from the listener to the speakers. For best results it is important that you

perform this calibration when you initially install your receiver, whenever you change speakers, and whenever you

rearrange your listening area. The following adjustment must be done for proper room calibration to THX

reference level. Sit or place the SPL (Sound Pressure Level) meter in your normal listening spot. Check that you

are in SETUP SPEAKERS and that your remote is in B&K mode. Note that if you have turned a speaker OFF in

the SPEAKER SIZE SETUP menu then you will not be able to select that speaker in the SETUP SPEAKER

LEVELS menu. Set the SPL meter to use 75 dB SPL, C Weighting and SLOW response. Adjust each speakers

level up or down to achieve the desired THX reference level of 75 dB SPL.

Note: if you must do this adjustment with out the aid of an SPL meter, you may do it by ear and adjust each

speaker for equal volume. You may wish to go through the speakers several times to get a reasonable result.

Also note that the VOLUME on the remote will not function in this menu.

SETUP SPEAKERS

1 Speaker Size

SETUP SPEAKER LEVELS

1 Left Front

0.0 dB

1 Left Front

2 Speaker Location

3 Speaker Levels

4 Crossovers + LFE

2 Center

0.0 dB

3 Right Front

4 Right Surround

5 Right Surr Back

6 Left Surr Back

7 Left Surround

8 Subwoofer

next item

SEL select

next item

adjust

MENU setup system

MENU setup speakers

LEF T F r o n t 0 .0

S P EAKER LEVELS

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

move to Speaker Levels

activate SETUP SPEAKER LEVELS

move to Left Front

adjust left level to a convenient

reference level

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

SEL or ENTER

↵ (ENTER)

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to Center

adjust center level to match left

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

repeat 5-6 for each speaker

repeat until all levels match

return to SETUP SPEAKERS

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Crossovers + LFE

Usually these settings may be left set to the factory defaults. However, your receiver allows ‘fine tuning’ of the

system parameters most useful in setting up a high end audio system.

Set the high and low pass filters’ crossover frequency - This sets the frequency at which bass tones are

removed from the small main speakers and sent to the subwoofer. If you use very small main speakers you may

wish to raise the crossover above 80 Hz. You may get better results with fairly large speakers by setting them to

small and using a low crossover frequency so only the lowest tones are sent to the subwoofer. THX certified

speakers are specifically designed for use with an 80 Hz crossover setting.

SETUP SPEAKERS

1 Speaker Size

SETUP CROSSOVERS + LFE

1 Crossover

80.0 Hz THX

1 Crossover

2 Speaker Location

3 Speaker Levels

4 Crossovers + LFE

2 High Pass

3 Low Pass

4 Peak Limiter

5 LFE Level

12.0 dB THX

24.0 dB THX

0.0 dB

6 DTS LFE Mode

Movie

8 Subwoofer Phase Normal

next item

SEL select

next item adjust

MENU setup system

MENU setup speakers

CROS S OVER 8 0 HZ

c r o s s o v e r s + l f e

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

move to Crossovers + LFE

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

SEL or ENTER

activate SETUP CROSSOVERS + LFE

move to Crossover

adjust frequency to desired value

↵ (ENTER)

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

Set the high pass filters slope - A crossover doesn’t simply send all content above 81 Hz to the main speakers

and all content below 79 Hz to the sub. Instead there is a gradual transition. The crossover point is the frequency

at which the amount of information in the sub and main speaker is equal. The crossover slope determines how

gradual or abrupt this transition occurs. More gradual slopes generally result in a smoother transition from main to

sub. However, gradual transitions can cause distortion in small main speakers because too much bass is sent to

them. Gradual transitions with higher crossover settings can also cause the perceived location of a sound to move

from the correct main speaker to the sub’s location. THX speakers are specifically designed to use a 24 dB slope

for the subwoofer and a 12 dB slope for the main speakers.

SETUP CROSSOVERS + LFE

1 Crossover

2 High Pass

3 Low Pass

4 Peak Limiter

5 LFE Level

80.0 Hz THX

12.0 dB THX

24.0 dB THX

0.0 dB

6 DTS LFE Mode

Movie

7 Subwoofer Phase Normal

next item adjust

MENU setup speakers

HIGH P AS S 12 .0 DB

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to High Pass

adjust filter slope to desired value

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

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Set the low pass filters slope -

SETUP CROSSOVERS + LFE

1 Crossover

2 High Pass

3 Low Pass

4 Peak Limiter

5 LFE Level

80.0 Hz THX

12.0 dB THX

24.0 dB THX

0.0 dB

6 DTS LFE Mode

Movie

7 Subwoofer Phase Normal

next item adjust

MENU setup speakers

LO P AS S 2 4 .0 DB

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to Low Pass

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

adjust filter slope to desired value

Set the peak limiter - The peak limiter is designed to limit the maximum level of bass information. When set to

0.0 dB (default) the limiter is disabled. If your system is being used with a subwoofer not incorporating it’s own

limiter or have no subwoofer, then the peak limiter may need to be set to allow proper operation.

Warning - the peak limiter test tone may result in extremely high volume levels

Peak limiter level calibration allows you to set the maximum obtainable volume sent to the speakers reproducing

bass information. For best results it is important that you perform this calibration when you initially install your

receiver, or whenever you change speakers. You set this parameter by ear using the test tone supplied when

entering the peak limiter. Sit in your normal listening spot. Check that you are in SETUP CROSSOVERS + LFE

and that your remote is in B&K mode. Moving to Peak Limiter and pressing SEL or ENTER activates a noise test

tone which will aid in adjusting the level to the point at which the bass speakers sound like they are having

difficulty reproducing the test tone. Once this level is achieved, reduce the adjustment 1 dB and press the SEL

button on the remote to save the peak limit setting. If the level is increased all the way to 0 dB with no perceived

distortion, then just leave the setting at 0 dB. If the correct values is known, the peak limiter may be set without

the use of the test tone.

SETUP CROSSOVERS + LFE

1 Crossover

2 High Pass

3 Low Pass

4 Peak Limiter

80.0 Hz THX

12.0 dB THX

24.0 dB THX

0.0 dB

1 Crossover

2 High Pass

3 Low Pass

4 Peak Limiter

80.0 Hz THX

12.0 dB THX

24.0 dB THX

-24.0 dB

5 LFE Level

6 DTS LFE Mode

0.0 dB

Movie

5 LFE Level

6 DTS LFE Mode

0.0 dB

Movie

7 Subwoofer Phase Normal

SEL to setup peak limiter

7 Subwoofer Phase Normal

SEL to save peak limiter

next item

adjust

next item

adjust

MENU setup speakers

LIMIT

0 .0 DB

LIMIT

- 2 4 .0 DB

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

move to Peak Limiter

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

SEL or ENTER

activate the peak limiter test tone

adjust level to desired value

saves the peak limiter value

↵ (ENTER)

VOLUME KNOB

¶(REW) or •(FF)

SEL or ENTER

↵ (ENTER)

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Set your LFE (.1) channel level - Usually this will be set to 0.0 dB (default). However, if you have no subwoofer

you may wish to reduce the low frequency effects (LFE) channel to lessen its contribution to the bass going to

your remaining large speakers. Or, even with a subwoofer, you may just wish to reduce the overall LFE level,

especially in an apartment situation. Note that this affects only the separate LFE (.1) channel available on Dolby

Digital and DTS material it has no effect on the reproduction of normal bass from the front, center, or surround

channels.

SETUP CROSSOVERS + LFE

1 Crossover

2 High Pass

3 Low Pass

4 Peak Limiter

80.0 Hz THX

12.0 dB THX

24.0 dB THX

0.0 dB

5 LFE Level

0.0 dB

5 LFE Level

0.0 dB

6 DTS LFE Mode

Movie

7 Subwoofer Phase Normal

next item

adjust

MENU setup speakers

LF E LVL

0 .0 DB

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to LFE Level

adjust level to desired value

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

Set DTS LFE (.1) channel mode preference - Usually this will be set to Movie (default). However, some DTS

music material is mixed for a reduced LFE setting and may sound more natural with this set to Music. Note that

this affects only the separate LFE (.1) channel available on DTS material and has no effect on the reproduction of

normal bass from the front, center, or surround channels.

SETUP CROSSOVERS + LFE

1 Crossover

2 High Pass

3 Low Pass

4 Peak Limiter

5 LFE Level

80.0 Hz THX

12.0 dB THX

24.0 dB THX

0.0 dB

Movie

6 DTS LFE Mode

7 Subwoofer Phase Normal

next item

adjust

MENU setup speakers

DTS LF E

mo v ie

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to DTS LFE Mode

adjust to desired value

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

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Set subwoofer phase - In addition to the subwoofer location adjustment (see Speaker Location above), your

receiver has an option to ‘invert the phase’ of the information sent to the subwoofer. This adjustment is sometimes

needed to correct ‘lack of low end’ problems created with the interaction between the subwoofer and other large

speakers in a listening room. The correct subwoofer phase adjustment is the one which allows the loudest

listening level.

SETUP CROSSOVERS + LFE

1 Crossover

2 High Pass

3 Low Pass

4 Peak Limiter

5 LFE Level

80.0 Hz THX

12.0 dB THX

24.0 dB THX

0.0 dB

6 DTS LFE Mode

Movie

7 Subwoofer Phase Normal

next item adjust

MENU setup speakers

S UB P HAS E n o r ma l

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or -(DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to DTS LFE Mode

adjust to desired value

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

return to SETUP SPEAKERS

∠ MENU

return to SETUP SYSTEM

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Room Equalization

Usually these settings may be left set to the factory defaults. However, theses settings allow you to correct or

reduce the various tonal errors that occur during reproduction of audio in a home theater.

The room equalization menu allows for two types of adjustments.

1) A notch filter that allows you to ‘Notch’ or reduce the accentuated bass created in a room with multiple

speakers (see Setting up the notch filter).

2) Variable bass and treble controls allow you to configure a default ‘Variable EQ’ setting that best suits your

listening room needs.

SETUP ROOM EQUALIZATION

SETUP SPEAKERS

1 Speaker Size

Test Tone 110000.0.0 HHzz

Off

Notch

Notch Width

Bass

100.0 Hz

97.6 - 102.4 Hz

100.0 Hz 0.0 dB

0.0 dB

2 Speaker Location

3 Speaker Levels

4 Crossovers + LFE

5 Room Equalization

Treble

10.0 kHz

0.0 dB

next item

adjust

next item

SEL select

MENU setup system

ROOM EQUALIZ E

TES T

10 0 .0 h z

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

↵ (ENTER)

move to Room Equalization

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

SEL or ENTER

activate SETUP EQUALIZATION

Using the test tone generator - your receiver has a low frequency sine wave generator (20 to 300 Hz) available

as an aid in determining the most offensive frequency to notch. Usually this test tone generator will be used with

the aid of an SPL meter in a similar fashion as that described in Setup Speaker Levels. The tone generator may

also be used to show up any mechanical room vibrations that should be reduced or eliminated. While active, the

generator has adjustable frequency and three selectable output levels.

SETUP ROOM EQUALIZATION

100.0 Hz

Test Tone 100.0 Hz

Off

Notch

100.0 Hz

0.0 dB

Notch Width

97.6 - 102.4 Hz

Bass

100.0 Hz 0.0 dB

Treble

10.0 kHz

0.0 dB

next item

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MENU setup system

TES T TON E OF F

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From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

repeat 1 – 4

move to Test Tone frequency

set to desired frequency

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

move to Notch, Bass or Treble adjustments

set to desired values

¶(REW) or •(FF)

repeat 1 - 4

repeat until desired result is achieved

return to SETUP SYSTEM

∠ MENU

Setup up the notch filter - your receiver may be set to correct accentuated bass information caused by room

size and speaker positioning. The notch filter setup is independent of any other EQ settings and is engaged at all

times, regardless of the EQ selection.

SETUP ROOM EQUALIZATION

Test Tone 100.0 Hz

Off

100.0 Hz

Notch

0.0 dB

Notch Width

97.6 - 102.4 Hz

Bass

100.0 Hz 0.0 dB

Treble

10.0 kHz

0.0 dB

next item

adjust

MENU setup system

n o t c h

10 0 .0 h z

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

repeat 1 – 6

move to Notch Frequency

set to desired notch frequency

move to Notch Level

set to desired notch level

move to Notch Width

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

set to desired notch width

¶(REW) or •(FF)

repeat 1 - 6

repeat until bass accentuation is reduced

return to SETUP SYSTEM

∠ MENU

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Setup variable ‘EQ 1’ - allows you to set default bass and treble settings for use with all input sources. Many

systems allow only adjustment of bass and treble levels at fixed frequency points. Your receiver allows you to

adjust level and frequency to aid in adjusting your room for a flat frequency response. Set bass and treble to the

values you would like have restored into the variable ‘EQ 1’ whenever your unit comes out of sleep or whenever

manually selecting a source (see Select variable ‘EQ 1’ under OPERATION Equalization).

SETUP ROOM EQUALIZATION

Test Tone 100.0 Hz

Off

Notch

100.0 Hz

0.0 dB

Notch Width

97.6 - 102.4 Hz

100.0 Hz

10.0 kHz

Bass

Treble

100.0 Hz

0.0 dB

next item

adjust

MENU setup system

b a s s

10 0 .0 HZ

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to Bass Frequency

set to desired bass frequency

move to Bass Level

set to desired bass level

move to Treble Frequency

set to desired treble frequency

move to Treble Level

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

¶(REW) or •(FF)

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

¶(REW) or •(FF)

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

set to desired treble level

return to SETUP SYSTEM

¶(REW) or •(FF)

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Display

This menu allows you to set various aspects of your video and front panel displays. Make sure you are in the

SETUP MENUS and your remote is in B&K mode.

MAIN MENU

SETUP SYSTEM

1 Speakers

2 Displays

3 Inputs

4 Presets

1 Zone 1 Operation

2 Zone 2 Operation

3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets

4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets

5 System Setup

5 Equalization

6 Memory Backup/Restore

next item

SEL select

next item

SEL select

MENU exit menu system

MENU main menu

S YS TEM S ETUP

S ETUP DIS P LAYS

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

↵ (ENTER)

move to Displays

activate SETUP DISPLAYS

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

2 SEL or ENTER

Set the intensity of the front panel display-

SETUP DISPLAYS

1 Front Panel

2 Overlay

Bright

Opaque Bright

3 Backround Color

Blue

4 Z1 Monitor Video Manual

5 Z1 Monitor Aspect 4 : 3

next item

adjust

MENU setup system

DIS P LAY BRIGHT

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to Front Panel

change display brightness

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

Set the intensity of on-screen video overlays - Overlays will appear when you change a receiver setting or

your receiver detects a change in the incoming audio or video information. Transparent mode allows video to be

seen behind the overlay.

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SETUP DISPLAYS

1 Front Panel

Bright

2 Overlay

Opaque Bright

3 Backround Color

Blue

4 Z1 Monitor Video Manual

5 Z1 Monitor Aspect 4 : 3

next item

adjust

MENU setup system

OVERLAY OP BRIGHT

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to Overlay

change overlay type

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

Set the background color for your on-screen display menus -

SETUP DISPLAYS

1 Front Panel

2 Overlay

Bright

Opaque Bright

3 Backround Color

Grey

Blue

4 Z1 Monitor Video Manual

5 Z1 Monitor Aspect 4 : 3

next item

adjust

MENU setup system

DIS P LAY

GREY

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to Background Color

change background color

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

Set your Zone 1 (A) monitor video operation - More than likely you have a composite or S-VIDEO monitor

which will be used to view your selected source’s video. Your receiver has the capability to process BOTH

composite video and S-VIDEO simultaneously. Your receiver DOES NOT convert between composite video and

S-VIDEO.

In MANUAL mode your receiver will always send both composite video and S-VIDEO to your Zone 1 (A) monitor.

When your receiver first detects video on a selected source it checks to see if it is composite or S-VIDEO or both.

It then shows a message which displays the current status as to the incoming video ‘Composite’, ‘S-VIDEO’ or

‘Both Video’, to both video outputs. When no video is available on one of the video formats (composite or S-

VIDEO), it will send its internal background screen to the monitor and then prompt you if there is video available

using the other video format.

In AUTO mode, your receiver will look for S-VIDEO on the selected source. If it finds S-VIDEO it will send it to

your Zone 1 (A) monitor. Your receiver will also look for composite video on the selected source. If it finds

composite video it will send it to your Zone 1 (A) monitor. If it finds no S-VIDEO on the selected source it will send

no video. Similarly if it finds no composite video on the selected source it will send no video. This allows for the

use of your Monitor’s auto video detection circuit (if available) to select the proper video format for your viewing.

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SETUP DISPLAYS

1 Front Panel

Bright

2 Overlay

Opaque Bright

3 Backround Color

Blue

4 Z1 Monitor Video Manual

5 Z1 Monitor Aspect 4 : 3

next item

adjust

MENU setup system

VIDEO

MAN UAL

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to Zone 1 (A) Video Monitor

adjust for desired operation

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

Set the Zone 1 (A) Monitor Aspect Ratio - During normal operation, your receiver will overlay status information

on your video monitor. This information is normally displayed at the bottom of the monitor. However, if you are

viewing letterbox material on a 16:9 (widescreen) monitor, this information will be cut off. Selecting the 16:9

monitor aspect ratio will position the status display within the letterbox viewing area. This setting does NOT affect

setup menus. Your monitor must be set for normal 4:3 viewing in order to display the entire menu page.

SETUP DISPLAYS

1 Front Panel

2 Overlay

Bright

Opaque Bright

3 Backround Color

Blue

4 Z1 Monitor Video Manual

5 Z1 Monitor Aspect 4 : 3

next item

adjust

MENU setup system

AS P ECT

4 :3

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to Zone 1 (A) Monitor Aspect

change aspect ratio

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

return to SETUP SYSTEM

∠ MENU

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Inputs

Usually these settings may be left set to the factory defaults. However, your receiver allows ‘fine tuning’ how your

receiver operates after the selection of an input source. Make sure you are in the SETUP MENUS and your

remote is in B&K mode.

MAIN MENU

SETUP SYSTEM

1 Speakers

2 Displays

3 Inputs

4 Presets

1 Zone 1 Operation

2 Zone 2 Operation

3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets

4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets

5 System Setup

5 Equalization

6 Memory Backup/Restore

next item

SEL select

next item

SEL select

MENU exit menu system

MENU main menu

S YS TEM S ETUP

S ETUP IN P UTS

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

↵ (ENTER)

move to Inputs

activate SETUP INPUTS

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

SEL or ENTER

Select input -

SETUP DVD INPUT

1 Favorite Mode

2 Favorite Speakers

3 Level

4 Name

5 Component Video

6 DVD Audio Input

Surround

0.0 dB

DVD

next item

adjust

MENU setup system

S ETUP

DVD

From Remote

¶(REW) or •(FF)

From Front Panel

VOLUME KNOB

Action

select source

Set the favorite audio listening mode - Your processor provides for 4 audio listening modes Mono, Stereo,

Surround and DVD Audio (Optional) (See AUDIO MODES). You may set a default audio mode and speaker

selection (excluding selection 0 ‘Headphone’, or selection 9 ‘LtRt’) for each of your input sources. When a source

is selected from the remote control or front panel, the audio mode will automatically be set to use this favorite

mode and speaker selection. Note that DVDA mode can only be selected if that input is designated as the DVD

audio input below and the internal DVDA switch has been set (see DVD Audio using the Coax digital inputs under

MAKING THE CONNECTION).

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favorite audio listening mode continued

Setting a favorite listening mode here will not prevent the system from automatically adjusting the listening mode

in response to bitstream information, nor will it prevent the user form changing modes during normal operation. It

is merely the mode that is chosen when that input is initially selected and no additional bitstream information is

available. You can use the favorite Mode/Speakers along with the systems intelligence to arrive at your optimum

listening modes while seldom needing to manually set modes. For example, you use a DVD player to play music

CDs and DVD movies. You may prefer to listen to music CDs in their original 2-channel stereo, while you prefer

Dolby Digital and DTS DVDs in 6-channel (“MATRIX”) mode. First select Favorite mode surround and favorite

speakers 6. Then select favorite mode Stereo and favorite speakers 2. Your system will now automatically

playback PCM CDs in two channel stereo and Dolby Digital or DTS DVDs in Surround 6. And if you temporarily

want a different mode, you can still change it during normal system operation

SETUP DVD INPUT

1 Favorite Mode

Surround

2 Favorite Speakers

3 Level

4 Name

5 Component Video

6 DVD Audio Input

0.0 dB

DVD

next item

adjust

MENU setup system

DVD MODE S URR

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to Favorite Mode

select favorite audio mode for use source

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

Set the favorite speakers - Allows you to set a different default number of speakers (excluding selection 0

‘Headphone’, or selection 9 ‘Lt Rt’) for each of your input sources. When a source is selected from the remote

control or front panel, audio will be sent to the number of speakers set in favorite speakers. See AUDIO MODES

and the table below.

Favorite

Notes

Speakers Used

Speakers

0 (headphone)

not an allowed favorite mode setting

mono with all audio modes

L, R (always down mixed to stereo)

C (always down mixed to mono)

L, R

L, C, R

L, R, Sl, Sr

L, R, Sbl, Sbr

L, C, R, Sl, Sr

L, C, R, Sbl, Sbr

Allows the MATRIX mode

Sbl=Sl and Sbr=Sr

uses L, R analog inputs

L, C, R, Sl, Sr, Sbl, Sbr

L, R

8 (direct)

9 (LtRt)

not an allowed favorite mode setting

L, R (Dolby Surround encoding)

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SETUP DVD INPUT

1 Favorite Mode

2 Favorite Speakers

3 Level

4 Name

5 Component Video

6 DVD Audio Input

Surround

0.0 dB

DVD

next item

adjust

MENU setup system

DVD S P EAKERS 7

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to Favorite Speakers

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

select favorite speakers for use with source

Set input source level - Allows you to match the levels of your input sources so that there are no large changes

in volume as you change from one source to another. This is for your convenience only and need not be

performed unless you wish to. You may use a SPL meter or your ear to adjust the levels. Note that the levels will

depend not only on this setting but also on the source material being played back. You may wish to use a test

disc.

SETUP DVD INPUT

1 Favorite Mode

2 Favorite Speakers

3 Level

4 Name

5 Component Video

6 DVD Audio Input

Surround

0.0 dB

DVD

next item

adjust

MENU setup system

DVD LVL o .0 DB

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to Level

adjust to desired level

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

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Set input source name - From the factory, your receiver will display source names that match those printed on

the rear of the receiver and on the supplied remote. However, your receiver allows you to change the displayed

names to match the actual sources used. If you do not want to change the names then skip this step. Note that

the tuner name cannot be changed.

SETUP DVD INPUT

1 Favorite Mode

2 Favorite Speakers

3 Level

Surround

1 Favorite Mode

2 Favorite Speakers

3 Level

Surround

0.0 dB

DVD

0.0 dB

DVD

4 Name

5 Component Video

6 DVD Audio Input

5 Component Video

6 DVD Audio Input

SEL save name

next item

adjust

character

position

MENU setup system

DVD N AME DVD

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

move to Name

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

SEL or ENTER

activate NAME editing

move to character position

change blinking character

move to new character position

↵ (ENTER)

VOLUME KNOB

¶(REW) or •(FF)

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

repeat 10 - 12

¶(REW) or •(FF)

repeat 10 - 12

SEL or ENTER

continue changing characters

deactivate NAME editing

↵ (ENTER)

Set component video - Allows you to associate one of two component video inputs with each of your input

sources. When you choose that source for viewing, the associated component video input will be routed to the

component video output COMPONENT VIDEO SWITCHING IS CURRENTLY NOT SUPPORTED IN THE

AVR202 Plus.

SETUP DVD INPUT

1 Favorite Mode

2 Favorite Speakers

3 Level

4 Name

5 Component Video

Surround

0.0 dB

DVD

6 DVD Audio Input

next item

adjust

MENU setup system

DVD CMP VID

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to Component Video

select 1 or 2 for use with source

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

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Set DVD audio input - Allows you to select which ONE input source to dedicate for use with the DVD Audio

inputs. This setting is not necessary if there is no need for a DVD audio or other 5.1 input source When you select

Yes for a particular input, any previously selected DVD Audio input will be automatically reset to No. When you

select Yes for a particular input, the favorite Mode is automatically set to DVD audio mode. Setting a source to

DVD audio mode does not prevent you from using the digital inputs from that source. Simply select one of the

other four listening modes to return to digital processing for the designated DVD audio input.

SETUP DVD INPUT

1 Favorite Mode

2 Favorite Speakers

3 Level

4 Name

5 Component Video

Surround

0.0 dB

DVD

6 DVD Audio Input

next item

adjust

MENU setup system

DVD DVDA N O

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

repeat 1 - 16

move to DVD Audio Input

select Yes or No for use with source

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

repeat 1 - 16

continue for each input source

return to SETUP SYSTEM

∠ MENU

Presets

Usually these settings may be left set to the factory defaults. However, your receiver allows ‘fine tuning’ of how

presets operate. Make sure you are in the SETUP MENUS and your remote is in B&K mode.

MAIN MENU

SETUP SYSTEM

1 Speakers

2 Displays

3 Inputs

4 Presets

1 Zone 1 Operation

2 Zone 2 Operation

3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets

4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets

5 System Setup

5 Equalization

6 Memory Backup/Restore

next item

SEL select

next item

SEL select

MENU exit menu system

MENU main menu

S YS TEM S ETUP

S ETUP P RES ETS

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

↵ (ENTER)

move to Presets

activate SETUP PRESETS

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

SEL or ENTER

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Use volume with presets - Recalling a preset normally recalls the entire system settings that were present

when the preset was saved. However, you may wish to recall presets with the current volume setting, rather than

the volume setting when the preset was saved. If so, then set Volume in Presets to No.

SETUP PRESETS

1 Volume In Presets

SETUP PRESETS

1 Volume In Presets

Yes

When recalling a preset

volume level changes to

preset level

When recalling a preset

volume level remains at

current level

2 Preset Names

Auto

2 Preset Names

Auto

When saving a preset

system generates a name

When saving a preset

system generates a name

next item adjust

MENU setup system

next item

adjust

MENU setup system

P RES ET VOL YES

P RES ET VOL

N O

From Remote

From Front Panel

VOLUME KNOB

Action

select Yes or No

¶(REW) or •(FF)

Generating a name when saving a preset - When you save a preset, your system automatically generates a

simple name for the preset, which you can then change before confirming the preset save. You may wish to

defeat this automatic naming so that any custom names that you have entered will not get erased each time you

save a minor change to a preset. Turning auto naming off means that the name that is already present in the

preset will be re-used when you save a new preset to that location. If you turn off auto naming you must be very

careful to always enter an appropriate name. Otherwise you can end up with a preset that is named DVD, but

actually recalls the V1 input, or is named FM 96.9 but actually recalls AM 1520!

SETUP PRESETS

1 Volume In Presets

When recalling a preset

SETUP PRESETS

1 Volume In Presets

When recalling a preset

volume level remains at

current level

Yes

volume level changes to

preset level

2 Preset Names

Auto

2 Preset Names

Manual

When saving a preset

system generates a name

next item adjust

When saving a preset

user enters a name

next item

adjust

MENU setup system

P RES ET N AME AUTO

P RES ET N AME MAN

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

VOLUME KNOB

select Auto or Manual

¶(REW) or •(FF)

return to SETUP SYSTEM

∠ MENU

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MEMORY BACKUP

Your receiver continually saves any settings you have made even if power is lost. However, you may wish to

save a backup of your settings in case of inadvertent changes to them. To perform a backup follow the procedure

below. To restore backup settings perform the same procedure but select restore instead of backup. If you have

never made a backup, then performing a restore will call back the original factory settings. Make sure you are in

the MAIN MENU and your remote is in B&K mode.

MEMORY BACKUP AND RESTORE

MAIN MENU

1 Zone 1 Operation

2 Zone 2 Operation

3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets

4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets

5 System Setup

1 Memory Operation Backup

Save ALL memory

settings in EEPROM

6 Memory Backup/Restore

SEL perform

adjust

next item

SEL select

MENU main menu

MENU exit menu system

BACKUP / RES TORE

MEMORY BACKUP

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

move to Memory Backup/Restore

activate MEMORY BACKUP AND RESTORE

choose Backup or Restore

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

SEL or ENTER

↵ (ENTER)

VOLUME KNOB

¶(REW) or •(FF)

SEL or ENTER

perform Backup or Restore

return to MAIN MENU

↵ (ENTER)

∠ MENU

return to normal operation

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OPERATION

The following outlines the normal day-to-day operation of your processor from the supplied universal remote or

directly from your processor’s front panel. The universal remote is also capable of controlling other equipment and

storing sequences of commonly used commands. All operations described below refer to the B&K Components

Ltd. AV 7.1 System Remote Controller. Refer to the separate remote manual for details on these functions.

POWER ON/OFF

The main power switch on the front panel of your receiver must be on for the receiver to operate. When this

switch is off all power is removed from your receiver. This prevents turning it back on with the remote control. You

can use the main power switch for normal day to day operation but we suggest you use the sleep function instead

so that the receiver can be turned on and off from the remote. After turning on the main power you must wait a

few seconds while your receiver restores its internal memory. You may want to turn off the main power switch

when your receiver will be idle for extended periods of time or during periods of power line fluctuations. Your

receiver will not lose its memory while the main power switch is off.

Powering Up -- Please Wait

P LEAS E WAIT

From Remote

From Front Panel

POWER ON/OFF

Action

can’t turn off main power from remote

main power on/off

SLEEP

Normally you will simply put your receiver to sleep (standby) when not in use. Sleep mode keeps a bare minimum

of functions running in order to allow remote control operation and fast start up. Note that the front panel SLEEP

button is lit while your receiver is asleep and is off when your receiver is operating. Also note that the remote

POWER button is a ‘power toggle’ and will put your receiver in and out of sleep. OFF will always put the receiver

into sleep. B&K or AUDIO will always wake up your receiver and set the remote to control the receiver

BK Components

AVR 202+ Receiver

Version 2.07

BK Components

* Digital DNA

B K C O MP O N E N T S

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

B&K or POWER

OFF or POWER

e SLEEP

wake up receiver (POWER is a toggle)

put receiver to sleep (standby)

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CHOOSING A SOURCE

In general, the selected source will appear at the Zone 1 (A) output, the TAPE output, and the V1 output. To

prevent feedback, TAPE input will not appear at TAPE output and V1 input will not appear at V1 output.

DVD Surround 7 EQ Variable

DVD 5.1 48k Both Video

DVD S URROUN D 7

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

desired source

(press twice)

B&K

(SOURCE) step to source

select desired source - remote now controls source

return control to receiver if desired

Note: if your source has separate ON and OFF control like your receiver, pressing the source button twice will

also turn on that source. If not, you will have to hit POWER while the remote is still set to the desired source.

TAPE MONITOR - If you have an analog three-head cassette or reel-to-reel analog tape recorder you may wish

to use TAPE MONITOR, which allows you to hear exactly what is on the tape as you are recording.

TAPE Stereo 7 EQ Variable

Analog 2.0 96k Both Video

TAP E S URROUN D 7

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

desired source

(press twice)

(SOURCE) step to source

select desired source or TUNER

source will appear on TAPE and V1 outs

wait a few seconds while receiver analyzes

selected source

TAPE

(SOURCE) step quickly to TAPE

select TAPE monitor

(press twice)

TAPE will appear on Zone 1 (A) out

Note: The tape monitor loop only allows recording of analog inputs. If you simply choose the source you wish to

tape without then selecting TAPE MONITOR then you can make analog recordings of digital inputs as well as

analog inputs.

AM/FM TUNER

TUNER Stereo 7 EQ Variable

FM 102.5 2.0 96k Both Video

F M 10 2 .5 S TEREO 7

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

B&K

make sure remote is in B&K mode

AM or FM

(SOURCE) step to AM or FM

select desired TUNER Band

manually tune up or down to desired frequency

see AM/FM TUNER SETTING for DIRECT /

SEEK / TUNE

TUNE+ or TUNE- . (UP) or - (DOWN)

SEL or ENTER

set FM stereo/mono

↵ (ENTER)

Note: For a few seconds after performing any tuner operation ( AM, FM, or TUNE+/-) you may directly enter a

frequency from the remote control’s numeric keypad. The MONO or ST audio mode buttons on the remote control

and select mono/stereo.

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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Z 1 VOLUME

0 .0

Z1 Master Volume 0.0 dB

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

VOLUME KNOB

adjust volume

VOLUME ∧ or VOLUME ∨

MUTE

can’t do from front panel

instant volume all the way down

press MUTE again to restore

Note: The front panel VOLUME KNOB is used to control multiple functions and, therefore, cannot always control

the volume. The VOLUME KNOB may control volume in the menu system when not used for parameter

adjustments. During normal operation the VOLUME KNOB may switch to controlling other functions but will return

to MASTER LEVEL after a few seconds. The remote’s VOLUME ∧ or VOLUME ∨ will always change master

volume level except in the SETUP SPEAKER LEVELS and SETUP ‘Source’ INPUT menus.

TEMPORARY LEVEL ADJUSTMENTS

Occasionally you may find that a you can’t hear the dialog very well in a particular movie, or a movie has too

much bass, etc. You can temporarily adjust the center, surround, and subwoofer settings without changing the

permanent settings you made in the under SETUP SPEAKER LEVELS menu.

Z 1 CEN TER

0 .0

Z1 Center Volume 0.0 dB

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

see Zone 1 (A) operation

adjust center volume

CENTER À or CENTER §

REAR À or REAR §

SUB À or SUB §

adjust surround volume

adjust subwoofer volume

Note: these settings are temporary and will be lost when you put your receiver to sleep or turn off the main power.

If you have particular temporary setting that you use often, you may save them in a preset.

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AUDIO MODES

Your receiver is designed to work with 4 audio listening modes. Under normal operation you may simply select

Mono, Stereo, Surround or DVD Audio via the remote control. In addition, you may choose an audio listening

mode immediately followed by a speaker selection. The table below shows how your receiver will route audio with

the various audio modes and speaker selection combinations. This table assumes seven full range speakers plus

a subwoofer. If your speaker configuration is different from this make sure you have performed the set up

procedures described previously (see SETUP SPEAKER SIZE). When the setup is correctly performed your

receiver will route audio to fewer/smaller speakers with the needed corrections to volume and “down mixing”

applied automatically.

AUDIO MODE

Speakers

Mono

Stereo

Surround

DVD Audio

Select 0

Headphone

SUB

Select 1

Select 2

Select 3

SUB

Select 4

Select 4B

SUB

Sl Sr

Select 5

Select 5B

SUB

Sl Sr

SUB

Select 6

Select 7

Sbl Sbr

SUB

Sl Sr

Select 8

Direct

'Analog'

Select 9

(Lt Rt)

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Audio Mode description

MONO

Sums the incoming audio information to a single channel and routes it to the desired speaker. Useful during FM

tuner operation having weak RF signal strengths. It may also be useful when you have a large group where it is

difficult to put everyone near the optimum listening position.

STEREO

Sums the incoming audio information into Left, Right, and Mono channels and routes them to the desired speaker

selection. Useful for purist (STEREO 2) listening and expanding the stereo effect to additional speakers.

SURROUND

Provides Dolby Pro Logic processing for 2 channel analog or digital audio for the desired number of speakers.

Fully decodes Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 bitstreams and routes to the desired speakers. SURROUND 6 adds

matrix processing of surround and back channels for Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 bitstreams.

DVD Audio

Use this audio mode with the analog outputs of a DVD Audio player or any other 5.1 audio source device (see

Set DVD audio input under SETUP INPUTS). Like all other modes you may choose to rout your DVD audio

source to 1 - 7 speakers and even add matrix surround/back processing (DVDA 6). Note that DVD Audio mode

can only be chosen for the input designated as the DVD Audio input in the setup menu. While no DVD Audio input

is assigned (factory default) the DVD Audio mode is inactive.

Special Considerations

After selecting an audio mode, you may enter 0 - 9 to select the desired number of speakers that will be used to

reproduce the processed audio. Three of these selections (0, 8, 9) require extra consideration to fully understand

their capability as they do not relate specifically to the number of speakers in your system.

Speaker selection 0 ‘HEADPHONE’ - use when the receiver is to be used with Headphones and it is desired to

turn off the systems power amplifiers. While in ‘HEADPHONE’, the equalizer feature of your unit remains

operational (see EQUALIZATION ‘EQ’). Selecting an audio mode for use with speaker selection 0 ‘HEADPHONE’

effects all inputs simultaneously. This feature allows the ‘Headphone’ selection to stay in effect until the unit is put

to SLEEP, or you select an audio mode for use with other than 0 speakers. Note ‘HEADPHONE’ is not allowed for

use in Favorite Mode setup. Also, Control Out 1 may be turned off (factory default) depending on how your

receiver has been set up (see ADVANCED FEATURES), allowing you to turn off any external amplifiers or

powered subwoofers with compatible CONTROL inputs. WARNING: in order to provide full range audio to

your headphones, it is necessary to override the bass management processing in your receiver. If you are

using external amplifiers or powered speakers with no CONTROL OUT capability then full range audio

(including LFE for Dolby Digital and DTS) will also be sent to your front left and right speakers. If you

have small front speakers we strongly suggest you manually turn off your external amplifiers or powered

speakers before switching to selecting ‘HEADPHONE’ operation. Otherwise you may damage your

speakers.

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Speaker selection 8 ‘DIRECT’ - allows selection of the ‘analog’ signals connected to the currently selected input

sources L & R RCA audio inputs overriding the use of optical or coax S/PDIF. No processing is applied to the

audio signals other than level control. Use ‘DIRECT’ when NO audio processing is desired, This may be desirable

if you use an outboard digtal-to-analog converter or Super Audio CD player. Note, while in ‘DIRECT’, the

equalizer feature of your unit is not available and disabled (see EQUALIZATION ‘EQ’).

Speaker selection 9 ‘LtRt’ - Normally, your tape outputs contain the analog L/R inputs from the selected source.

If you wish to make a recording from the digital inputs, select mode 9 (LtRt - Left total, Right total)). Selecting an

audio mode for use with speaker selection 9 ‘LtRt’ effects all inputs simultaneously. This feature allows ‘LtRt’ to

stay in effect until the unit is put to SLEEP, or you select an audio mode for use with other than 9 speakers.

Speaker selection 9 ‘LtRt’, is not allowed for use in Favorite Mode setup. Your receiver will convert the digital

signal to a Dolby Surround compatible 2 channel signal for recording. Upon playback you will get matrix surround

encoded sound, even if the original signal was Dolby Digital or DTS. Note that the LtRt signal also appears at

your front left and right speakers and is full range. If you use small front speakers it is recommended that you turn

down the volume before engaging LtRt mode. Note, while in ‘LtRt’, the equalizer feature of your unit is not

available and disabled (see EQUALIZATION ‘EQ’).

Why do I need all these audio modes and speaker selections?

Many people will be happy leaving their receiver in the SURROUND audio mode all the time. Your receiver will

automatically switch back and forth between Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS. Stereo material will be

played back with Pro Logic decoding. Pro Logic’s extraction of mono information to the center channel works just

as well on stereo (non-Pro Logic encoded) material and may provide improved imaging, especially when sitting

away from the “sweet spot” in the center of your speakers. Only Dolby Surround encoded 2-channel material has

true surround speaker information. However, Pro Logic’s surround speaker processing may provide a pleasing

ambiance effect on many stereo (non-Pro Logic) soundtracks.

Selecting Audio Mode, Surround 7

D V D S u rrn d 7 E Q V a ria b le

D V D

S U R R O U N

D V D

5 .1 4 8 k

B o th V id e o

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

B&K

make sure remote is in B&K mode

SURR

❍ (MODE)

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

step to desired mode

step to desired speakers

Selecting Audio Mode, Stereo 4B

DVD Stereo 4B EQ Variable

DVD 5.1 48k Both Video

DVD S TEREO 4 B

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

B&K

make sure remote is in B&K mode

❍ (MODE)

step to desired mode

Step to desired speakers

4 (again)

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

select 4B speakers (F, R, Sbl, Sbr)

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EQUALIZATION ‘EQ’

Selecting an EQ function via the remote control - allows you to override how the audio is currently being

processed. This is where you may set the Dynamic Range to either Normal (default) or Limited for late night

listening while using Dolby Digital bit streams.

Settings made here are intended for occasional adjustments for a particular source material. They affect all inputs

but are temporary. After turning the system off and on, the original parameters from the SETUP menus are

restored. If there are temporary settings you use often, you may wish to store them in a preset for instant recall

See PRESETS.

You may select EQ, Off ‘EQ 0”, Variable ‘EQ 1’, Loudness ‘EQ 2’ or Theater ‘EQ 3’.

The table below shows the various audio modes and how the the EQ feature may be used. Under normal usage a

user would select one of these EQs to either correct or enhance their processed audio.

Note, while in ‘DIRECT’ or ‘LtRt’ (speaker selections 8 & 9) the equalizer feature of your unit is not available and

disabled (see EQUALIZATION ‘EQ’).

EQ Name

EQ #

Mono

Stereo

Surround

DVD Audio

Off

bypassed

Variable

Loudness

Theater

Bass and Treble

fixed response

Bass and Treble

fixed response

Bass and Treble

fixed response

Select off ‘EQ 0’ - disables the use of any preset equalization curves or bass and treble settings. Note the notch

filter settings made under Setup Room Equalization are still in effect.

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Select variable ‘EQ 1’ - to allow separate bass and treble settings for use with all input sources.

Many systems allow only adjustment of bass and treble levels at fixed frequency points. Your receiver allows you

to adjust level and frequency so you may fine tune your tone controls to proved either very subtle effects at just

the right frequency extremes, or for more a pronounced effect at higher bass and lower treble frequencies.

A default setting for bass and treble may be set under Setup Room Equalization.

Selecting variable ‘EQ 1’ allows you to use the options shown below in VARIABLE EQUALIZATION, and

temporarily override the default settings made to bass and treble in setup room equalization (See Room

Equalization under Setup Speakers).

Adjust LFE Level if you have no subwoofer and you wish to reduce the low frequency effects (LFE) channel to

lessen its contribution to the bass going to your remaining large speakers. Or, even with a subwoofer, you may

just wish to reduce the overall LFE level, especially in an apartment situation. Note that this affects only the

separate LFE (.1) channel available on Dolby Digital and DTS material it has no effect on the reproduction of

normal bass from the front, center, or surround channels.

Select DTS LFE MODE Music if your DTS material is mixed for a reduced LFE setting and you wish to have a

more natural sound. Note that this affects only the separate LFE (.1) channel available on DTS material and has

no effect on the reproduction of normal bass from the front, center, or surround channels.

Select Dynamic Range Limited for late night listening while using Dolby Digital bit streams and a reduced

dynamic range is desired. When the dynamic range is set to limited, compression is used to raise the average

loudness of the dialog, and the program peaks will be restricted much in the style of conventional television audio.

VARIABLE EQUALIZATION

Frequency

Bass 100.0 Hz

Treble 10.0 kHz

LFE Level

DTS LFE Mode

Dynamic Range

Level

0.0 dB

Movie

Normal

← →

next item

MENU zone operation

adjust

↑ ↓

BAS S

10 0 .0 HZ

From Remote

From Front Panel

not available

Action

EQ then 1

select VARIABLE EQUALIZATION

SEL or ENTER

enable VARIABLE EQUALIZATION

select and adjust desired parameters

↵ (ENTER)

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

return to Zone 1 (A) operation

∠ MENU

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Select loudness ‘EQ 2’ - sets the equalizer to use preset filter curves designed for use when using low listening

levels. The human ear’s frequency response varies with volume level. At high levels it has relatively flat response,

while at low levels its sensitivity to high and low frequencies is reduced. The loudness equalizer is designed to

cancel the ear’s frequency response anomalies to provide consistent tone at all volume levels. Note that you will

hear little difference using the loudness control at high volumes as it has its greatest effect at lower volume levels.

Select theater EQ ‘EQ 3’ - sets the equalizer for use with a preset filter curve best suited for small home

theaters. Many soundtracks are mixed for a large movie theater with very absorptive surfaces and speakers firing

through projection screens. If the soundtrack has not been adjusted for home use, it may sound overly bright or

harsh. Theater EQ allows you to apply preset high frequency compensation specifically set for use with this type

of material.

ZONE ‘Z’

Using the Z (zone) function via the remote control - Your receiver comes equipped with a fully independent 2-

channel analog pre-amp for use with a second audio zone. The easiest way to control the second Zone is with a

dedicated Z2 remote available from B&K and other universal remote suppliers. You can also control the second

zone from your zone 1 remote via the “Z” button.

Control Zone 2

+10 0-9 to select zone

CON TROL Z ON E 2

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

B&K

See Zone 2 (A) operation

make sure remote is in B&K mode

select alternate zone control

select desired zone

Normally, your second zone will be zone 2. However, it is possible to change the zone ID (see Advanced

settings). If the second zone (zone B) ID has been changed, enter its current ID here to get control of the second

zone. If the zone ID is 10 or larger hit +10 followed by the second digit to gain control.

After a few seconds of inactivity, control will automatically revert to zone 1 (A). If you don’t wish to wait, just press

Z then 1. You can also control zone 2 (B) from the remote or front panel via the menu system. Refer to ZONE 2

(B) OPERATION.

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PRESETS

Presets allow you to save your favorite settings and recall them instantly. Your receiver can store two banks of 40

presets (0..39) in each of 2 Zones. The saved information includes the selected audio source, selected video

source, volume, the audio mode and number of speakers, the tuner station and band settings, and all of the

temporary settings and overrides described previously. A convenient set of 40 presets come preprogrammed with

your receiver.

Recalling a Preset

RECALL PRESET 2

DVD Party

Source DVD

Video DVD

Record DVD

Volume - 25.0

Mode Surround Center

0.0

Spkrs

Eq 0

Off

Rear

Sub

0..9 +10 preset

SEL confirm

MENU cancel

D V D P A R T Y

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

number or +10+ number

SEL or ENTER

◊ (PRESET) step favorite preset

↵ (ENTER)

review settings for recall

recall preset

Saving a Preset

SAVE

PRESET 10

'DVD -25 dB '

Source DVD

Video DVD

Record DVD

Volume - 25.0

Mode Surround Center

0.0

Spkrs

Eq 0

Off

Rear

Sub

← →

character position

↑ ↓

0..9 +10 preset SEL confirm

MENU cancel

10 DVD - 2 5 DB

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

make all settings you wish to save

SAVE

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

SEL or ENTER

make all settings you wish to save prepare for saving preset

SAVE

activate preset save

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

rename preset if desired

save preset

↵ (ENTER)

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ZONE 1 (A)

Recalling/Saving Presets via the Menu System

You can also recall, save presets and operate your receiver via the menu system from the remote or from the

front panel. If using the remote be sure it is in B&K mode and you are in the MAIN MENUS.

MAIN MENU

ZONE 1 OPERATION

1 Zone 1 Operation

2 Zone 2 Operation

3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets

4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets

5 System Setup

Source DVD

Video DVD

Mode Surround Center

Record DVD

Volume - 25.0

0.0

Spkrs

Eq 0

Rear

Sub

6 Memory Backup/Restore

Off

← →

character

adjust

SAVE preset

↑ ↓

0..9 +10 recall

MENU cancel

next item

SEL select

MENU exit menu system

Z ! OP ERATION

Z ! S OURCE DVD

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

move to Zone 1 Operation

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

SEL or ENTER

source then B&K

VOLUME ∧ or VOLUME ∨

CENTER À or CENTER §

REAR À or REAR §

activate ZONE 1 OPERATION

adjust and or edit Zone 1

parameters as desired

↵ (ENTER)

(SOURCE)

❍ (MODE)

and or

SUB À or SUB §

. (UP) or - (DOWN) (select function)

VOLUME KNOB (adjust parameter)

return to main menu

∠ MENU

Recall preset using Zone 1 Operation

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

return to main menu

∠ MENU

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

move to Zone 1 Operation

activate ZONE 1 OPERATION

select a preset for recall

recall preset

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

SEL or ENTER

number or +10+ number

ENTER

↵ (ENTER)

◊ (PRESET) step to desired preset

↵ (ENTER)

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Save preset using Zone 1 Operation

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

move to Zone 1 Operation

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

SEL or ENTER

source then B&K

VOLUME ∧ or VOLUME ∨

CENTER À or CENTER §

REAR À or REAR §

activate ZONE 1 OPERATION

adjust and or edit Zone 1

parameters as desired

↵ (ENTER)

(SOURCE)

❍ (MODE)

and or

SUB À or SUB §

. (UP) or - (DOWN) (select function)

VOLUME KNOB (adjust parameter)

SAVE or ENTER

or select a different preset

number

start the preset save process.

Note: the system will pick the next

available preset. You may pick a

different preset number if desired.

rename preset if desired

SAVE and ↵ (ENTER)

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

ENTER

save preset

return to main menu

↵ (ENTER)

∠ MENU

exit menu system

ZONE 2 (B)

As with Zone 1 (A) operation you may also recall, save presets and operate your receiver’s Zone 2 (B) via the

menu system via the remote or from the front panel. If using the remote be sure it is in B&K mode and you are in

the MAIN MENUS.

MAIN MENU

1 Zone 1 Operation

ZONE 2 OPERATION

Power Off

2 Zone 2 Operation

Source DVD

Video DVD

Record DVD

Volume - 25.0

3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets

4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets

5 System Setup

6 Memory Backup/Restore

← →

next item adjust

↑ ↓

next item

SEL select

0..9 +10 recall

SAVE preset

MENU exit menu system

MENU cancel

Z 2 OP ERATION

Z 2 S OURCE OF F

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

move to Zone 2 Operation

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

SEL or ENTER

source then B&K

activate ZONE 2 OPERATION

adjust and or edit Zone 2 parameters

as desired

↵ (ENTER)

(SOURCE)

and or

VOLUME∧ or VOLUME ∨

. (UP) or - (DOWN) (select function)

VOLUME KNOB (adjust parameter)

return to main menu

∠ MENU

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Recall preset using Zone 2 Operation

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

return to main menu

∠ MENU

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

move to Zone 2 Operation

activate ZONE 2 OPERATION

select a preset for recall

recall preset

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

SEL or ENTER

number or +10 + number

ENTER

↵ (ENTER)

◊ (PRESET) step to desired preset

↵ (ENTER)

Save preset using Zone 2 Operation

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

move to Zone 2 Operation

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

SEL or ENTER

source then B&K

activate ZONE 2 OPERATION

adjust and or edit Zone 2

parameters as desired

↵ (ENTER)

(SOURCE)

and or

VOLUME ∧ or VOLUME ∨

. (UP) or - (DOWN) (select function)

VOLUME KNOB (adjust parameter)

SAVE and ↵ (ENTER)

SAVE or ENTER

or select a different preset

number

start the preset save process.

Note: the system will pick the next

available preset. You may pick a

different preset number if desired.

rename preset if desired

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

ENTER

save preset

return to main menu

↵ (ENTER)

∠ MENU

exit menu system

ZONE 1 FAVORITE PRESETS

Favorite presets need only be setup after adding/changing presets or sources. This feature allows for skipping

selected presets when pressing the remote CHANNEL ∧ ∨ buttons or front panel preset (+) button. When you

save a preset it will be automatically added to the favorite preset list. If using the remote be sure it is in B&K mode

and you are in the MAIN MENUS.

MAIN M ENU

ZONE 1 FAVORITES

Preset 0 Yes

1 Zone 1 Operation

2 Zone 2 Operation

3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets

'AM

Traffic'

4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets

5 System Setup

6 M em ory Backup/Restore

0..9 +10 preset

recall SEL

← →

next item

SEL select

edit nam e

yes/no

↑ ↓

MENU exit menu system

MENU m ain m enu

Z 1 F A V O R I T E S

Z 1

A M T R Y E S

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From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

move to Zone 1 Favorite

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

SEL or ENTER

number or +10 + number

activate ZONE 1 FAVORITE

select a preset for no-skip/skip

select yes/no (no-skip/skip)

↵ (ENTER)

◊ (PRESET) step to desired preset

VOLUME KNOB

¶(REW) or •(FF)

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

ENTER

repeat 3-6

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

rename preset if desired

save preset name

modify additional favorite presets

return to main menu

↵ (ENTER)

repeat 3-6

∠ MENU

exit menu system

ZONE 2 FAVORITE PRESETS

Favorite presets need only be setup after adding/changing presets or sources. This feature allows for skipping

selected presets when pressing the remote CHANNEL ∧ ∨ buttons or front panel preset (+) button. When you

save a preset it will be automatically added to the favorite preset list. If using the remote be sure it is in B&K mode

and you are in the MAIN MENUS.

MAIN M ENU

ZONE 2 FAVORITES

Preset 0 Yes

1 Zone 1 Operation

2 Zone 2 Operation

3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets

4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets

5 System Setup

'AM

Traffic'

6 M em ory Backup/Restore

0..9 +10 preset

recall SEL

← →

next item

SEL select

edit nam e

yes/no

↑ ↓

MENU exit menu system

MENU m ain m enu

Z 2

F A V O R I T E S

Z 2

A M T R Y E S

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

↵ (ENTER)

◊ (PRESET) step to desired preset

move to Zone 2 Favorite

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

SEL or ENTER

number or +10 + number

activate ZONE 2 FAVORITE

select a preset for no-skip/skip

select yes/no (no-skip/skip)

VOLUME KNOB

¶(REW) or •(FF)

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

ENTER

repeat 3-6

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

rename preset if desired

save preset name

modify additional favorite presets

return to main menu

↵ (ENTER)

repeat 3-6

∠ MENU

exit menu system

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GETTING RECEIVER STATUS

When you are not in a menu, pressing ENTER will bring up a two or three line status message on Zone 1 (A)

video outputs. A single line status message is also available on the receiver’s front panel display. This display will

also pop up automatically whenever you change sources or whenever the selected source information changes.

The video type is very important if you are using mixed composite and S-video sources since it will tell you how

you must set your monitor for the best picture. The bitstream and channel information is particularly important with

DVDs since they may contain multiple soundtracks. When you initially start the DVD you may get a Dolby Digital

2.0 soundtrack. To get the best possible sound, you may have to use the DVD player’s menu system to get to a

Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 channel soundtrack. If you ever need to call B&K regarding a problem with your receiver

be sure to note this status display before calling.

ON SCREEN DISPLAY

Used to indicate current bitstream type is

The current EQ

Dolby Digital and it is not set for use at a

Setting

dialog normalization level of -27 dB

The audio/video source

Dialog Normalization = +4

you have chosen

DVD Surround 7 EQ Variable

DVD AC3 5.1 48K Both Video

The bitstream source

The video types your

your processor has detected

processor has detected

The audio mode and speaker

selection you have chosen

The bitstream type your

processor has detected

The current sample rate

of your processor

The number of channels

your processor has detected

D V D

S U R R O U N D 7

The audio/video source

you have chosen

The audio mode and speaker

selection you have chosen

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

From Remote

SEL or ENTER

From Front Panel

Action

recall receiver status

↵ (ENTER)

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ADVANCED FEATURES

WARNING -

The following describes the advanced features of the receiver. Since changing some of

these functions may cause severe effects such as no sound or no remote control operation, we suggest you leave

this menu disabled (hidden) for normal operation. If you are unsure of what you are changing DO NOT perform

any advanced operations. These features may be activated by simultaneously pressing the SLEEP, DOWN, and

UP buttons on the front panel of the receiver.

Advanced

Usually these settings may be left set to the factory defaults. However, these settings allow additional

modifications to the operation of your receiver. Make sure you are in the SETUP SYSTEM MENUS and your

remote is in B&K mode.

MAIN MENU

SETUP SYSTEM

1 Speakers

2 Displays

3 Inputs

4 Presets

5 Advanced

1 Zone 1 Operation

2 Zone 2 Operation

3 Zone 1 Favorite Presets

4 Zone 2 Favorite Presets

5 System Setup

6 Memory Backup/Restore

next item

SEL select

next item

SEL select

MENU exit menu system

MENU main menu

S YS TEM S ETUP

S ETUP ADVAN CED

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

↵ (ENTER)

move to Advanced

activate ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

SEL or ENTER

Zone 1 Setup (A)

Zone 1 (A) Configuration will allow you to set maximum volume level, remote control ‘Zone’ ID, OSD enable, V1

tape mode and surround operation for Zone 1 (A). Make sure you are in the ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP menu

and the remote is in B&K mode.

ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP

1 Zone 1 Setup 'A'

ADVANCED ZONE A SETTINGS

1 Max Level

+15 dB

1 Max Level

2 Zone 2 Setup 'B'

3 Power On Titles

4 Control Out

2 Zone ID

3 On Sreen Display

4 V1 Output

Enabled

Tape

5 Security Options

6 DSP Usage

5 Surround Modes

Auto

7 RS-232 Control Port

next item

SEL select

next item

adjust

MENU setup system

MENU advanced setup

Z A MAX LEVEL +15

Z 1 S ETUP " A"

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From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

↵ (ENTER)

move to Zone 1 Setup (A)

activate ADVANCED ZONE A SETTINGS

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

SEL or ENTER

Set the maximum level of Zone 1 (A) - Max level allows you to set a maximum volume level for Zone 1 (A). This

is very useful if you are using speakers that can’t handle the maximum power output from your receiver or if you

simply wish to limit the volume that can be achieved using normal front panel or remote operation.

WARNING - If you set this level too low, the receiver may appear broken (no sound).

ADVANCED ZONE A SETTINGS

1 Max Level

2 Zone ID

+15 dB

3 On Sreen Display

4 V1 Output

Enabled

Tape

5 Surround Modes

Auto

next item

adjust

MENU advanced setup

Z A ma x l e v e l +15

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to Max Level

adjust level to desired value

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

Set Zone 1 (A) product ID - Each message transmitted from your remote includes a Product Code, identifying

the manufacturer, and Zone product ID code from 1 to 16. The product ID code allows multiple B&K products to

be controlled from the same remote. Your receiver actually uses two product ID codes - one for Zone 1 (A)

(normally set to ID code 1) and the other for Zone 2 (B) (normally set to ID code 2). If you have a system with

multiple B&K products then you may wish to set the Zone product ID codes to other values. Note that you cannot

set the Zone 1 (A) product ID to the same setting as Zone 2 (B) or vice versa. If you need to set Zone 1 (A) to the

current Zone 2 (B) setting then set Zone 2 (B) to some other value first.

WARNING - if you change the Zone product ID code in the receiver without making the corresponding

change to the remote then the remote will no longer work. Refer to the separate remote manual for details

on changing the remote’s product ID (“device code”).

ADVANCED ZONE A SETTINGS

1 Max Level

2 Zone ID

+15 dB

3 On Sreen Display

4 V1 Output

5 Surround Modes

Enabled

Tape

Auto

next item

adjust

MENU advanced setup

Z A Z ON E ID

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From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to Zone ID

adjust Zone 1 (A) ID to desired value

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

Set Zone 1 (A) On Screen display usage - During normal operation, when you make a change to a system

setting or your receiver detects a change to the incoming audio or video, a message is overlaid along the bottom

of your video screen. You can turn off the overlay display from this menu. This will not affect the on-screen

displays when you enter the menu system.

ADVANCED ZONE A SETTINGS

1 Max Level

2 Zone ID

+15 dB

3 On Sreen Display

4 V1 Output

5 Surround Modes

Enabled

Tape

Auto

next item

adjust

MENU advanced setup

OS D

EN ABLED

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to On Screen Display

set to Enabled or Disabled

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

Set V1 line output usage - V1 output is normally set up as a tape loop. The V1 and Zone 1 (A) output are the

current source (V2, TV, CD, DVD, etc.) except when the current selection is V1. When V1 is selected as the

source, the Zone 1 (A) output is V1 and the V1 output is off. This prevents feedback when the V1 inputs and

outputs are connected to a tape deck or VCR. Feedback can cause high frequency oscillations which may

damage your speakers. If you don’t connect a tape deck to the V1 input and output you can use the V1 output as

an additional line out. In this mode V1 output is always the selected input including V1. Note: The Tape input and

output is always set up as a tape monitor for Zone 1 (A).

ADVANCED ZONE A SETTINGS

1 Max Level

2 Zone ID

+15 dB

1 Max Level

2 Zone ID

+15 dB

3 On Sreen Display

4 V1 Output

Enabled

Tape

3 On Sreen Display

4 V1 Output

Enabled

Line

5 Surround Modes

Auto

5 Surround Modes

Auto

WARNING Connecting a tape

recorder to V1 in LINE mode

can cause speaker damage

next item

adjust

next item

adjust

MENU advanced setup

Z A V! OUT TAP E

Z A V! OUT LIN E

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to V1 Output

set for Tape or Line

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

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Set surround mode operation - Most users will prefer the factory setting - AUTO. In this mode the receiver

automatically sets the surround mode to full 7.1 channel operation (or as many as permitted by your speaker

setup) whenever a Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream is detected regardless of what surround mode you have

selected. For example, load your CD changer with a normal PCM CD, a DTS CD, and another normal PCM CD

and select audio mode SURROUND 3 (see AUDIO MODES above). While the PCM CD is playing you will get

sound from the front and center speakers only. When the disc changes to the DTS CD you will get sound from all

front, center, and surround speakers. When the third (PCM) CD starts the receiver returns to SURROUND 3. Note

that if a Dolby Digital or DTS source is currently playing and you change the audio mode the receiver will stay in

the selected audio mode until you select another input or turn the receiver off and on. In MANUAL mode the

chosen audio mode remains set regardless of the bitstream detected. In the above example only the front and

center speakers would be used on all three CDs even though the DTS CD was capable of providing full 5 channel

sound to 7.1 speakers. Note that the surround channel information is not lost. It is simply mixed into the front

speakers.

ADVANCED ZONE A SETTINGS

1 Max Level

2 Zone ID

+15 dB

1 Max Level

2 Zone ID

+15 dB

3 On Sreen Display

4 V1 Output

5 Surround Modes

Enabled

Tape

Auto

3 On Sreen Display

4 V1 Output

5 Surround Modes

Enabled

Line

Manual

System will choose surround

mode based on user input and

data from source material

User will make all surround

mode selections manually

next item

adjust

next item

adjust

MENU advanced setup

MODES

AUTO

MODES

MAN UAL

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to Surround Modes

set to Auto or Manual

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

return to ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP

∠ MENU

Zone 2 Setup (B)

Configuration will allow you to fix and set maximum volume level, remote control ‘Zone’ ID, V2 tape mode for

Zone 2 (B). Additionally, there are options to set the linking of Zone 2 (B) to Zone 1 (A). Make sure you are in the

ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP menu and the remote is in B&K mode.

ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP

1 Zone 1 Setup 'A'

2 Zone 2 Setup 'B'

3 Power On Titles

4 Control Out

ADVANCED ZONE B SETTINGS

1 Level Control

Variable

2 Maximum Level

3 Zone ID

+15 dB

4 V2 Output

5 Link Input to Zone A

6 Link Power to Zone A

Tape

5 Security Options

6 DSP Usage

7 RS-232 Control Port

next item

SEL select

next item

adjust

MENU setup system

MENU advanced setup

Z B LVL VARIABLE

Z 2 S ETUP " B"

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From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

↵ (ENTER)

move to Zone 2 Setup (B)

activate ADVANCED ZONE B SETTINGS

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

SEL or ENTER

Zone 2 (B) Level Control - You may wish to install an in-wall volume control in your second zone. This can

cause confusion between your receiver’s internal Zone 2 (B) volume controls and your in-wall controls.

WARNING - Setting Zone 2 (B) LEVEL CONTROL to FIXED will cause your receiver to immediately send its

maximum Zone 2 (B) volume to your second zone (if Zone 2 (B) is on). Turn down your in-wall volume

controls before making this change.

ADVANCED ZONE B SETTINGS

1 Level Control

Variable

1 Level Control

Fixed

1 Level Control

2 Maximum Level

3 Zone ID

+15 dB

2 Fixed Level

3 Zone ID

+15 dB

4 V2 Output

5 Link Input to Zone A

6 Link Power to Zone A

Tape

4 V2 Output

5 Link Input to Zone A

6 Link Power to Zone A

Tape

next item

adjust

next item

adjust

MENU advanced setup

Z B LVL VARIABLE

Z B LVL

F IXED

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

move to Level Control

adjust level to desired value

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

Zone 2 (B) Max (Fixed or Variable) Level - Z2 max level allows you to set a maximum volume level for Zone 2

(B). This is very useful if you are using speakers that can’t handle the maximum power output from your external

amplifier or if you simply wish to limit the volume that can be achieved using normal front panel or remote

operation. If you have chosen Zone 2 (B) level control (fixed), then this setting becomes the fixed level for Zone 2

(B). If you have chosen Zone 2 (B) level control (variable) then this setting allows the level for Zone 2 (B) to be

adjusted. However, when adjusting this level it cannot exceed the value set in Zone 2 (B) max level.

WARNING - If you set this level too low, the receiver may appear broken (no sound).

ADVANCED ZONE B SETTINGS

1 Level Control Variable

ADVANCED ZONE B SETTINGS

1 Level Control

2 Fixed Level

Fixed

+15 dB

2 Maximum Level

Fixed Level

+15 dB

3 Zone ID

4 V2 Output

5 Link Input to Zone A

6 Link Power to Zone A

Tape

4 V2 Output

5 Link Input to Zone A

6 Link Power to Zone A

Tape

next item

adjust

next item

adjust

MENU advanced setup

Z B MAX LEVEL +15

Z B F IX LEVEL +15

From Remote

From Front Panel

Action

. (UP) or - (DOWN)

VOLUME KNOB

move to Fixed Level

adjust level to desired value

À(PAUSE) or §(STOP)

¶(REW) or •(FF)

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Set Zone 2 (B) product ID - Each message transmitted from your remote includes a Product Code, identifying