B&K AVP 2030 - Manuals

Page 4 Features Overview Your new AVP series preamplifier from B & K Components, Ltd., is a versatileaudio/video control center. The AVP preamplifiers are designed to not only soundsensational, but also to be an attractive, easy-to-use addition to your audio/videosystem. Although you already hav...

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 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 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. Tape loop 2. AC fuse holder 10. V1 loop 3. AC input receptacle 11. V2 loop 4. S-video inputs/outputs 12. CTRL OUT / IR IN jacks 5. Digital inputs 13. Surroun...

Page 10 9. 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 onthe tape player. TAPE IN - Accepts audio output from a tape player. Connect the TAPE INfrom AVP to...

Page 11 13. Surround outputs - Outputs for your surround system. These variable level outputs areprovided with the Surround Sound Processor option for sending signal tothe power amplifiers as follows. FRONT L - Provides an audio output signal for sending to the inputchannel of the power amplifier fo...

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 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 15 '& @ 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 your audio/video system later, keep these ideas in mind asyou plan current cab...

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 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 ...

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 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 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 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 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 for each zone. Presets “0" through “9" are selectedusing the numeric buttons on the remote...

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. (Or press the CD ...

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 30 Advanced operations Star ( 7 ) operations (for zone 1 only) 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...

Page 31 '& The new setup will be save for preset 1. You can save digital off for preset 1 and digitalon for preset A1 if you wish. This would allow you to have two different sources into theCD inputs, one digital and one analog. NOTE: You must have analog inputs connectedin order to use zone 2. ...

Page 32 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 the power switch on. 4. AC power inlet fuse blown 4. Check for shor...

Page 33 Specifications Audio Specifications Frequency Response (+3 dB): 20 Hz - 100 kHz Unprocessed 20 Hz - 100 kHz Processed Line Level 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% S...

Page 34 Maximum Output Level: 2 V. R.M.S. Composite Video Inputs/Outputs 4 / 4 S-Video Inputs/Outputs 3 / 3 Digital Inputs 6 Line Voltage 120/220/240 VAC switchable Replacement fuse Line fuse - 0.5 A / 250 V fast blow Shipping weight 20 lb Dimensions width 17 inches height 3¾ inchesdepth 12 inches C...

Page 35 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...