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B&K Components, Ltd. 2100 Old Union Road, Buffalo New York 14227-2725 * (716)656-0023 FAX (716)656-1291 Table of Contents Safety precautions Features Display Front panel view Front panel description Rear panel view Rear panel description Remote control Setup Factory reset Making the connection Audio only Audio/video source Video monitor VCR Tape player Digital Surround setup Channel mode Bass management Delay Surround modes Speaker calibration Setup procedure Using presets Recall preset Save preset Page 1 page 3 page 4 page 5,7 page 6 page 6 - 7 page 8 page 8 - 11 page 12 - 13 page 14 page 15,35 page 16 page 16 page 16 page 17 page 17 page 17 page 9,18,24,33 page 19 page 19 page 20 page 20 page 21 page 22, 25 page 22 - 26 page 26 page 26 page 27 Rename preset Tuner functions AM/FM Band Tuning/Seek Direct Frequency Input FM Stereo/Mono Save a station preset Recall a station preset Auto program station presets Advanced operations Star operation Troubleshooting Specifications Audio Video Tuner Care and cleaning Warranty page 28 page 29 page 29 page 29 page 29 page 30 page 30 page 31 page 32 page 33 - 34 page 33 page 35 page 36 - 37 page 36 page 36 page 36 - 37 page 37 page 38 Accessories included: Power cord, Manual, Remote control, 4 AAA batteries Page 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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 be sufficient magnitude to 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 the antenna system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Keep outdoor antenna away from power lines. Turn preamplifier `off' when plugging in or unplugging source cables!!! The AVP1030 is equipped with raised feet so that continuous ventilation can be maintained. They also help to reduce acoustic feedback into the preamplifier and provide a measure of protection against scratching any surface the unit might be resting on. Do not alter or remove them. Do not stack anything on top of the preamplifier (processor, source, etc). Do not stack the preamplifier on top of an amplifier. Always connect the AVP power cord to an unswitched AC outlet for normal operations. Mistaking SEND, RCV, CTRL OUT, or IR IN connectors for audio/video inputs or outputs may damage your preamplifier or other components. Page 3 Features Overview Your new AVP series preamplifier from B & K Components, Ltd., is a versatile audio/video control center with an internal AM/FM tuner. The AVP preamplifiers are designed to not only sound sensational, but also to be an attractive, easy-to-use addition to your audio/video system. Although you already have a good idea of your preamplifier's features, we'd like to take a moment to point out certain highlights. Following that, the rest of this section describes the front panels display and controls, remote control and rear panel features. Latest technology audio design - With B & K, you're assured that the basic design foundation of your preamplifier provides excellent quality, fidelity, and a sound so true to life, that it sounds as if your system is a sound stage. Remote control and front panel operation - A straightforward remote control and intuitive front panel design will let you operate your AVP preamplifier easily, whether you prefer the hands-on front panel or the easy remote control operation. AM/FM stereo tuner with 20 station presets per band - The internal AM/FM stereo tuner with digital Phase Locked Loop tuning technology and automatic programming let you preset up to 20 AM and 20 FM stations. Multiple inputs - The AVP provides 6 analog audio, 6 digital audio, and 4 video inputs, enabling a variety of system configurations. To select and control the inputs, you can use either the remote control or the front panel. The analog audio inputs include CD, TAPE, DVD/VLD, V1, V2, and TV-V3. The digital inputs include CD, TUNER, DVD/VLD, V1, V2, and TV-V3. The video inputs include DVD/VLD, V1, V2, and TV-V3. *Note: The FX/NC input is the internal Surround Sound Processor. You cannot use this input from the back panel. Multiple outputs - Multiple audio and video outputs are provided. The audio outputs include buffered, fixed level, V1, V2, and TAPE. The PRE-OUT variable level output features an extra pair of connectors. Surround Sound Processor variable level audio outputs include FRONT L, FRONT R, REAR L, REAR R, CENTER1, CENTER2, SUB1, and SUB2. The video outputs include V1, V2, MON1, and MON 2. Page 4 A/V presets - Your AVP comes equipped with built in preset memories that when selected set up your AVP for you. You can also make changes to settings (such as volume and balance levels, etc.) and save your preferences in your own custom preset. You can save up to 10 A/V presets in each "bank" and recall them easily with the remote control. Recalling a preset while the preamplifier is off, automatically turns on the preamplifier. Two preset "banks" - Your AVP features two preset "banks", where the collection of presets are saved. In each bank, you can save up to 10 different presets, which translates into 20 different presets you can configure and recall at any time. Customized input and A/V preset names - You can use this feature to assign a name to a preset, input, or the turn on message. Controlling external systems or components - The CTRL OUT output on the preamplifier is rated 12 VDC @ 15 mA continuous. This feature lets you define the output to turn on an external system (such as a B & K amplifier) or related component (such as special room lighting effects). Full compatibility with most custom installed IR control systems - The IR IN input on the rear panel lets you integrate the AVP into an infrared system such as a repeater. This input may also be used for future custom installation technologies. Display The AVP display is a 16 character, alphanumeric fluorescent display. The display will look similar to the examples below: Turn on message Volume level , )" d Display on/off The AVP display can be turned off to minimize its prominence in low light conditions. Pressing the DISPLAY button alternates the display between on and off. When the display is turned off, it shows two dots ( -) while it is idle. When remote control or front panel activity is detected, the display will turn on and stay on for approximately 20 seconds, after this time it will return to the two dot display. Page 5 Front panel view The figure below shows the front panel controls and features. Input selection or changes to other settings using the front panel controls requires selecting the appropriate MENU options and using the y or x button to change the settings. 1. Headphone jack 2. Display 3. Power button 4. Mute button 5. Display / y button 6. Review / x button 7. Menu button 8. Enter button 9. Volume control Front panel description 1. Headphone Stereo headphones having a standard ¼ inch binaural plug can be Jack connected to the headphone output. The preamplifier must be on, in Direct mode, and the amplifier off for proper sound. 2. Display The AVP display is a 16 character alphanumeric fluorescent display. Displays current mode of preamplifier and any changes being performed. Displays a single dot when preamplifier is in the off condition. 3. Power button - Turns the AVP series preamplifier on or off. Page 6 4. Mute button - Suppresses sound output from the system. The display will show a `-' at the right side of the display. 5. Display / O button - Lets you turn the front panel display on or off. When used in combination with MENU, it will change that options setting. In TEST it selects the previous channel. When used in combination with MODE, it selects the previous surround mode. 6. Review / N button - Presents a series of displays showing the current settings of the preamplifier. When used in combination with MENU, it will change that options setting. In TEST it selects the next channel. When used in combination with MODE, it selects the next surround mode. 7. Menu button 8. Enter button - Displays a list of menu options, used with y/x to change the options and settings. Confirms a selection or displays current setting of an option. 9. Volume control - For controlling system volume. Turning the volume control clockwise increases the volume level, counterclockwise decreases the volume level. When the preamplifier is in mute, turning the volume up will unmute the preamplifier, turning the volume down will lower the volume but not unmute the preamplifier. Page 7 Rear panel view The AVP back panel is organized into groups of inputs and outputs for audio and video as shown below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Power switch AC fuse holder AC input receptacle Video outputs Video inputs Digital inputs Send/RCV jacks Preouts 9. Analog audio inputs 10. AM antenna input 11. FM antenna input 12. Tape loop 13. V1 loop 14. V2 loop 15. CTRL OUT / IR IN jacks 16. Surround outputs Rear panel description 1. Power switch For switching AC power to the AVP preamplifier. Off = O, On = I. The rocker must be in the on (I) position for the preamplifier to operate. 2. AC fuse holder - Holds the AC Line fuse. Replace only with 0.5 A (½ A) 250 V fast blow fuse. 3. AC input receptacle - For attaching the supplied AC power cord to the preamplifier. Page 8 4. Video outputs 5. Video inputs - Outputs labeled MON1, MON2, V1, and V2. Provides composite video output to a TV, monitor, or VCR for viewing or recording the video signal. Inputs labeled TV-V3, V2, V1, and DVD/VLD used to connect the A/V source to provide the video signal that the preamplifier can switch between. 6. Digital inputs - Inputs labeled V1, V2, TV-V3, TUNER, DVD/VLD, and CD used to connect a digital audio signal from your source to the AVP preamplifier. The incoming signal may be either a PCM or Dolby Digital signal, you configure the input (in the setup menu) according to your system needs. These inputs are coaxial only. PLEASE NOTE: The DIGITAL inputs on the AVP1030 will only accept an Industry Standard Consumer Audio DIGITAL input signal. (See setup procedure in this manual) When you connect an Dolby Digital source to an AVP with Dolby Digital, the signal must be an Industry Standard Consumer Audio DIGITAL signal into the AVP1030. Laserdisc players normally have an Industry Standard Consumer Audio RF Dolby Digital signal. This type of Dolby Digital signal requires a Dolby Digital RF demodulator to be placed between the player and the AVP1030 This converts the RF Dolby Digital signal, out of the laserdisc, to a Dolby Digital DIGITAL signal. This signal can then be processed by the AVP1030 digital inputs. 7. SEND/RCV inputs - Not currently used. For future applications. 8. PRE-OUTS - Provides variable level audio output for sending to a power amplifier or other audio component. They carry the same signal as the FRONT L and FRONT R outputs. 9. Analog audio Line level inputs for connecting your audio components to the inputs system (DVD/VLD, CD, and TV-V3). 10. AM antenna Connection for the AM antenna. 75 Ohms. input Page 9 11. FM antenna Connection for the FM antenna. 75 Ohms. input 12. Tape Loop - Connections for the audio of a tape deck. TAPE OUT- Provides a fixed level, buffered audio output for sending to a tape player. Connect the TAPE OUT from the AVP to the TAPE IN on the tape player. TAPE IN Accepts audio output from a tape player. Connect the TAPE IN from AVP to the TAPE OUT on the tape player. Connections for the audio of a VCR designated as VCR 1. Provides a fixed level, buffered audio output for sending to a VCR. Connect the V1 OUT on the AVP to the AUDIO IN on the VCR. Accepts audio output from a VCR. Connect the V1 IN on the AVP to the AUDIO OUT on the VCR. Connections for the audio of a VCR designated as VCR 2. Provides a fixed level, buffered audio output for sending to a VCR. Connect the V2 OUT on the AVP to the AUDIO IN on the VCR. Accepts audio output from a V ...