Page 2 - Accessories Included; Limited Warranty; I M P LY; B K; ii
USER MANUAL - R EFERENCE 200.1 S2, R EFERENCE 200.2 S2 © 2004 B & K Components Ltd. All rights reserved. The information in this manual is copyright protected. No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced in any formwithout prior written consent from B & K Components, Ltd. B & K Co...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Product Information
TABLE OF CONTENTS ACCESSORIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ii TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 PURPOSE AND FUNCTION 3 BACK PANEL 4 INPUTS 5 INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS 6 SYSTEM INSTALLATION 7 CONTROL TRIGGERS 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 SPECIFICATIONS Back Cover 1 Date of Purchase: Amp Model #: Amp Serial #: P...
Page 4 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Installation Considerations; C A U T I O N
WARNING: to prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Care shouldbe taken to prevent objects or liquid from entering the enclosure. Never handle the power cord withwet hands. •• The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert ...
Page 5 - PURPOSE AND FUNCTION
PURPOSE AND FUNCTION PURPOSE AND FUNCTION The Reference 200.1 S2 (Single channel Monoblock) or Reference 200.2 S2 (Two channel) is a high poweramplifier that is designed for use in all types of audio or audio/video systems. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION The Reference 200.1 S2 or Reference 200.2 S2 amplifi...
Page 6 - BACK PANEL
BACK PANEL FUSE FUSE FU SE FU SEF US E FUS E FUSE FUSE FU SE FU SEF US E FUS E F U S E C A U T I O N : F O R C O N T I N U E DP R O T E C T I O N A G A I N S T R I S KO F F I R E R E P L A C E O N LY W I T HS A M E T Y P E A N D R A T I N G . C H A N N E L 2 O U T P U T C H A N N E L 1 O U T P U T C...
Page 7 - INPUTS; Balanced Interconnect Cable; RCA connector
INPUTS INPUTS The Reference 200.1 S2 or Reference 200.2 S2 allows signal patch cables (interconnects) to be sourcedfrom either balanced or unbalanced preamplifier/processor outputs. A switch is used to configure a SINGLEAMPLIFIER CHANNEL for use with either a balanced (XLR) or unbalanced (RCA) outpu...
Page 8 - INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS; OR; RCA Unbalanced Connections; XLR Balanced Connections; SPEAKER OUTPUTS
INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Use either RCA unbalanced or XLR balanced to connect the preamplifier to amplifier. OR RCA Unbalanced Connections C H A N N E L 1 I N P U T C H A N N E L 2 I N P U T X L R ( B A L A N C E D ) R C A ( U N B A L A N C E D ) X L R ( B A L A N C E D ) R C A ( U N B A L A N C E D...
Page 9 - SYSTEM INSTALLATION; MAKING THE CONNECTION; Refer to back panel on page 4; AC power is disconnected before making any connections.
SYSTEM INSTALLATION There will most likely be a number of cables involved in the installation of your home entertainment system.Preplanning is essential in order to maximize system efficiency. We recommend the following as a means ofhelping you reach that goal. •• When possible, use a dedicated AC p...
Page 10 - CONTROL TRIGGERS; Output Status
CONTROL TRIGGERS A control (trigger) system is provided on the Reference 200.1 S2 or Reference 200.2 S2 amplifiers to allowremote switching of the amplifier's standby on/off feature. The control input is designed to operate with asource (trigger) of 5-24 volts DC. All B & K A/V processors and pr...
Page 11 - CARE AND CLEANING; LIQUIDS CONDUCT ELECTRICI-
TROUBLESHOOTING ***Note: If unit continues to blow power fuses, DO NOT USE A HIGHER RATED FUSE, please con-tact customer service to have the unit serviced. When servicing fuses always disconnect AC power before replacing. CARE AND CLEANING Under normal use, the amplifier will not require any special...
Page 12 - SPECIFICATIONS
R EFERENCE 200.1 S2 Monoblock & R EFERENCE 200.2 S2 *AV - Amplified Voltage Power Rating: 8 Ω 200.1 / 200.2 Power Rating: 4 Ω 200.1 / 200.2 250 watts / 225 watts 450 watts / 375 watts Number of Channels 1 / 2 Current (peak to peak) 150 Amps / 75 Amps Dynamic Headroom 1.4 dB / 1.2 dB Total Harmon...