Page 3 - Table of contents
Page 1 13005 rev 0004 Table of contents Safety Precautions Page 2 Purpose and function Page 3 Design and construction Page 3 Features Page 3 Rear panel view Page 4 Rear panel description Page 4 - 5 Control muting Page 5 - 6 Level controls Page 6 Outputs Page 7 Inputs Page 8 System installation Page ...
Page 4 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING
Page 2 13005 rev 0004 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 volt...
Page 6 - Rear Panel View; Rear panel description
Page 4 13005 rev 0004 Rear Panel View 1. AC fuse holder 5. RCA input (unbalanced) 2. AC Input receptacle 6. Level controls** 3. Speaker outputs 7. Amplifier control muting input/output 4. Balanced Inputs ** OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE Reference 220M AMPLIFIER Rear panel description 1. AC fuse holder -...
Page 7 - Control muting
Page 5 13005 rev 0004 5. RCA inputs- For connecting signal patch cables (interconnects) from thepreamplifier to the amplifier to pass signal. 6. Level controls - Option available for the Reference 220M amplifier. Foradjusting the input level to the amplifier. Explained furtheron page 6. 7. Amplifier...
Page 8 - Level controls
Page 6 13005 rev 0004 )LJXUH& If the control function is desired, each unit in the system must remain connected at alltimes and the control must be enabled. To enable the control function, the CTRLENABLE button must be out for each controllable amplifier in the system. For moreinformation on the...
Page 9 - Outputs
Page 7 13005 rev 0004 )LJXUH' Outputs Five way binding posts are provided. One pair for each channel. They are designed toaccept a banana-type plug or spade lug connector (shown below) and are color codedfor easy identification. The red (+) post should always be connected to the speakers (+)jack. Th...
Page 10 - Inputs
Page 8 13005 rev 0004 Inputs Unbalanced - RCA type connectors accept line input from the preamplifier’s unbalanced output connectors. There are two input connectors, thatmay be used to connect the amplifier to the preamplifier. The Channel 3 input is used for normal operation. RCA cable connector - ...
Page 13 - Troubleshooting; PROBLEM; DO NOT USE A HEAVIER; Care and cleaning
Page 11 13005 rev 0004 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION No sound (‘on’ LED not illuminated) 1. Power cord not plugged in. 2. Power off at AC source. 3. AC power inlet fuse blownor faulty. 4. Control switch in the wrongposition. 1. Reconnect power cord. 2. Check AC switch or f...
Page 14 - Reference 220M SPECIFICATIONS
Page 12 13005 rev 0004 Reference 220M SPECIFICATIONS Power rating: 8 ohms 250 watts @ 1 kHz 4 ohms 400 watts @ 1 kHz Frequency response 5 Hz - 45 kHz Input sensitivity 1.4 Volts THD (S+N) 0.09 % @ 1 kHz Input impedance 33.2 k ohms Damping factor 750 Current (peak to peak) 150 Amps Slew rate 14 V / )...
Page 15 - B&K Components Ltd. 2100 Old Union Road, Buffalo New York 14227
Page 13 13005 rev 0004 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 equipme...