Page 3 - Table of contents
Page 1 13006 rev 0005 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 7 - 8 System installation P...
Page 4 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING
Page 2 13006 rev 0005 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 13006 rev 0005 Rear Panel View 1. AC fuse holder 4. Inputs 2. AC Input receptacle 5. Level controls 3. Speaker outputs 6. Amplifier control muting input/output NOTE: THE BALANCED INPUTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON THE Reference 3220 AMPLIFIER Rear panel description 1. AC fuse holder - Holds the AC L...
Page 7 - Control muting; DO NOT POWER MOTORS WITH THIS CIRCUIT.
Page 5 13006 rev 0005 5. Level controls - For adjusting the input level of each channel into theamplifier. There are level controls on the back of theamplifier. One level control for each channel. Explainedfurther on page 6. 6. Amplifier control muting input/output - To provide remote switching of m...
Page 8 - Level controls
Page 6 13006 rev 0005 )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; Inputs
Page 7 13006 rev 0005 )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 - System installation
Page 8 13006 rev 0005 Here is a typical input setup System installation There will most likely be a number of cables involved in the installation of your homeentertainment system. Pre-planning is essential in order to maximize system efficiency. We recommend the following as a means of helping you r...
Page 11 - Making the connection
Page 9 13006 rev 0005 Making the connection Before doing anything, ensure that the power switch on the amplifier’s front panelis in the ‘off’ position. Again, it is recommended that you locate a separate ACpower outlet for the amplifier, one that is not shared by any other audio component in the sys...
Page 12 - Troubleshooting; PROBLEM; DO NOT USE A HEAVIER; Care and cleaning
Page 10 13006 rev 0005 Note: When turning equipment ‘off’, the amplifier should always be turned off first, then the preamplifier. When turning equipment ‘on’, the preamplifier should always be turnedon first, then the amplifier. Before turning anything on, ensure the preamplifier is at a low volume...
Page 13 - Reference 3220 SPECIFICATIONS
Page 11 13006 rev 0005 Reference 3220 SPECIFICATIONS Power rating: 8 ohms 220 watts @ 1 kHz 4 ohms 325 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 400 Current (peak to peak) 60 Amps Slew rate 14 V / ) ...
Page 14 - B&K Components Ltd. 2100 Old Union Road, Buffalo New York 14227
Page 12 13006 rev 0005 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...