Page 2 - Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,”Pro Logic”,“AC3", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Allrights reserved. Motorola , ‘Powered by Motorola’ name and logo are...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Page 1 Table of Contents Safety precautions page 3 Features page 4 Display page 5,7 Front panel view page 6 Front panel description page 6 - 7 Rear panel view page 8 Rear panel description page 8 - 11 Remote control page 12 - 13 Setup page 14 Factory reset page 15,35 Making the connection page 16 Au...
Page 5 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING
Page 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNITTO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert theuser of the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the...
Page 6 - Features; Overview
Page 4 Features Overview Your new AVP series preamplifier from B & K Components, Ltd., is a versatileaudio/video control center with an internal AM/FM tuner. The AVP preamplifiers aredesigned to not only sound sensational, but also to be an attractive, easy-to-useaddition to your audio/video sys...
Page 7 - Display; When the display is turned off, it shows two dots (
Page 5 , )" d A/V presets - Your AVP comes equipped with built in preset memories that whenselected set up your AVP for you. You can also make changes to settings (suchas volume and balance levels, etc.) and save your preferences in your owncustom preset. You can save up to 10 A/V presets in eac...
Page 8 - Front panel view; or; Front panel description; Turns the AVP series preamplifier on or off.
Page 6 Front panel view The figure below shows the front panel controls and features. Input selection orchanges to other settings using the front panel controls requires selecting theappropriate MENU options and using the y or x button to change the settings. 1. Headphone jack 6. Review / x button 2...
Page 10 - Rear panel view; Rear panel description; receptacle
Page 8 Rear panel view The AVP back panel is organized into groups of inputs and outputs for audio and videoas shown below. 1. Power switch 9. Analog audio inputs 2. AC fuse holder 10. AM antenna input 3. AC input receptacle 11. FM antenna input 4. Video outputs 12. Tape loop 5. Video inputs 13. V1 ...
Page 11 - Not currently used. For future applications.
Page 9 4. Video outputs - Outputs labeled MON1, MON2, V1, and V2. Provides compositevideo output to a TV, monitor, or VCR for viewing or recording thevideo signal. 5. Video inputs - Inputs labeled TV-V3, V2, V1, and DVD/VLD used to connect theA/V source to provide the video signal that the preamplif...
Page 14 - Remote control
Page 12 Remote control The B & K A/V system remote control is specially designed to streamline functions. Although you can choose to use a universal remote, we think you will agree that theremote shown below is simple and easy to learn. Most buttons on the remote control are duplicated through t...
Page 16 - Setup; What components do I want my preamplifier to send output to?
Page 14 Setup It’s tempting to just plug in your new AVP and have great sound pour out. Before youdo that, take a few minutes to plan out how you want the preamplifier to fit into youraudio/video system. If you haven’t already done so, ask yourself the followingquestions: What source components do I...
Page 17 - Factory reset; Press the; All your; Do not interrupt the cycle, do not press any buttons; You can now program the preamplifier to your desired setup.
Page 15 '& and attach it to the cable near both ends. This makes it easy to identify. @ To ensure maximum safety, keep all cables out of high traffic areas (hallways ordoorways) and away from equipment that radiates power, including amplifiers,power cords, heaters, etc. @ If you might expand you...
Page 18 - Making the connection; Audio only equipment
Page 16 Making the connection Take a look at the back panel of the AVP. You will notice that the RCA-type audio inputand output connectors are identified by colors. Red for right channel and white for theleft channel audio. Composite video input and output connectors are identified byyellow. Digital...
Page 20 - Digital connection
Page 18 4. Attach one end of the audio interconnect cable to the right audio input on theTape deck, then attach the other end to the red right TAPE OUT on the AVP. Digital connection The AVP preamplifier is equipped with six coaxial digital inputs. The digital inputs willaccept either a standard PCM...
Page 21 - Surround setup; Channel mode explanation; Channel
Page 19 Surround setup Always set up and calibrate your speakers immediately after connecting yourpreamplifier to your system. You need to set up the speakers to achieve the best, mostaccurate performance from your preamplifier. This is important because thepreamplifier needs to “know” your speaker ...
Page 22 - Bass Management; Description; Delay settings
Channel Mode/Option Description Page 20 Subwoofer Yes Sends output to the subwoofer (fc = 80 Hz @24dB/Oct). No No subwoofer. Sends all bass frequencies to thefront left and right channels including the LFEchannel. Removes SW BASS MENU. Bass Management Note: LFE = Low Frequency Effects channel (or .1...
Page 23 - Surround mode explanation
Page 21 Surround mode explanation SURROUND MODES CHANNELS DELAY NOTES † ON † RANGE DOLBY SURROUND LF,RF,C,LR,RR 0 - 15 ms AC-3 Mode-All speakers are full SUB or range. Dolby Pro Logic- Rear left and 15 - 30 ms right are mono surround and sentthrough the delay. 3 STEREO LF,RF,C,SUB 0 ms Rear left and...
Page 24 - Press the MENU button and the display shows:; You can toggle between the LARGE and SMALL modes by pressing
Page 22 ( Speaker calibration Always calibrate your speakers after you have performed setup. Surround calibration isdifferent from adjusting balance levels. When you calibrate, you equalize volume levelson all channels with a final goal of ensuring that the volume is the same on each one. When you a...
Page 27 - and; buttons or the ENTER button.
Page 25 . . )! . . . . . . . . . Press ENTER: Press ENTER: Press ENTER: Press ENTER: Press ENTER: The surround calibration is next. Adjust the levels with the MASTER VOLUME +/-buttons. You have a range of -12.0 to +12.0 in 0.5 dB increments. Equalize thevolume level of all the channels by adjusting ...
Page 28 - Using presets; Recall a preset
Page 26 You have completed the setup procedure. Remember, you have to perform the calibration procedure every time you change your speaker configuration. Using presets There are 20 A/V presets provided. Presets “0" through “9" are selected using thenumeric buttons on the remote (0-9). Pressi...
Page 29 - Now save the preset by pressing SAVE:; Follow the same procedure for the other presets.
Page 27 ) d setting, and display status of on or off. To save a preset, press the SAVE button, followed by the preset number you wish tooverwrite (0-9 or A0-A9), then ENTER. Example: If you want to save a setup for the preset 1 (CD), first recall the preset bypressing 1 then ENTER. Select the desire...
Page 30 - space
Page 28 Using the remote control, press MENU until the display shows: Press x or y until the display shows Press ENTER to select renaming this title. The display will show the current A/V presetname: The display shows a flashing cursor “_” at the character you are currently editing. Pressing x or y ...
Page 31 - Tuner functions; Tuner Operation
Page 29 '$ . ' Tuner functions After selecting TUNER, the internal AM/FM tuner features are controlled as follows: For Controlling: Use Buttons: Description: AM/FM Band BAND Alternates between AM and FM bands. Tuning/Seek TUNE -/+ Adjusts tuning frequency. Direct Frequency Entry FREQ then number key...
Page 35 - Advanced operations; Procedure; KEYSTROKE; DIGITAL OFF; Save the setup to preset 1 by pressing SAVE, then 1, then ENTER.
Page 33 Advanced operations Star ( 7 ) operations The AVP has incorporated some new ways to change the mode of the source inputs. Inthe standard SETUP menu, the digital modes of VLD, CD ,V1 ,V2 ,TV-V3, and TUNERare set globally and are not affected as presets are recalled. Now with the U (star) oper...
Page 37 - Troubleshooting; PROBLEM
Page 35 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION No sound, display will not 1. Power cord not plugged in. 1. Reconnect power cord. light 2. Power off at AC source. 2. Check power at plug. 3. Power switch off. 3. Turn power switch on. 4. AC power inlet fuse blown 4. Check for shorts o...
Page 38 - Specifications; Audio Specifications
Page 36 Specifications Audio Specifications Frequency Response (+3 dB): 20 Hz - 100 kHz Unprocessed 20 Hz - 100 kHz Processed Input Sensitivity: 63 mV Maximum Output Level: 9 V R.M.S. Total Harmonic Distortion: Less than .02% Unprocessed Less than .05% Front Less than .12% Rear Less than .05% Subwoo...
Page 39 - Care and cleaning
Page 37 AM Section * Frequency Range: 520 - 1620 kHz in 10 kHz steps Total Harmonic Distortion: Less than 0.3% Sensitivity: 28 dBf Selectivity: 30 dB * USA and Canada versions.Other versions have 50 sec De-emphasis with 50 kHz tuning steps for FM and 9 kHz tuning steps for AM. Digital Inputs 6 Line ...
Page 40 - Limited Warranty; RETURNING EQUIPMENT; B&K Components Ltd. 2100 Old Union Road, Buffalo New York 14227
Page 38 Limited Warranty B&K Components Ltd., referred to herein as B&K, warrants your B&K equipment against all defects inmaterial and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. This warranty appliesonly to the original purchaser and only to equipment in normal re...
