B&K Series 2 - Manual (Page 6)

UPGRADE FEATURES
The Reference 51 Series2 preamplifier is a versatile Audio/Video control center. This preamplifier is designed
to sound sensational and be an attractive, easy-to-use addition to your Audio/Video system.
Dolby
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Pro Logic
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IIx - Movie, Music & Game modes, Expands choice in playback system configuration
allowing 5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 playback channels.
Video Transcoding - Allows composite and S-Video inputs to source the composite, S-Video and component
video outputs. Composite video will transcode to S-Video and S-Video will transcode to composite. Video
transcoding allows a single set of component video cables to be used with a video monitor.
Room Equalization (Notch Filters) - Three sweepable notch filters and variable room equalization is avail-
able in the digital domain for use in achieving the best possible room response.
Motorola
  371 Processor - The latest in Motorola technology provides outstanding processing power.
Selectable Bass Management Crossover Frequency and Slope - Allows system versatility for bass adjust-
ments and management to assure superior performance from your speaker system. Shelving equalization
adjustments can be made to either end of the response frequency spectrum to further enhance the listening
room for optimal playback.
1 Year Parts and Labor Warranty - One additional year is added to the remaining original factory warranty.
Sleep Timer - 30 minutes to 4 hours in 30 minute increments.
Balanced Outputs - 7.1 balanced surround outputs are provided for superior transmission of audio material
to the power amplification stage.
Balanced Inputs - Two Balanced source inputs are provided for superior transmission of audio material for
up to two source components.
Two-zone operation - One main digital & analog A/V zone, (Theater Zone) plus a separate independent
analog A/V zone for use with a second listening/viewing area (2
nd zone).
Internal Digitally Synthesized AM/FM Stereo tuner - Store up to 40 AM or FM stations in A/V presets.
Digital inputs/outputs - Six coaxial and five optical inputs. Two coaxial outputs (Theater zone & Second
zone) and one optical output for the Theater zone.
Analog inputs/outputs - Seven A/V inputs each with stereo audio, composite video and S-video inputs. One
assignable SACD or DVD-Audio input. One set of 7.1 line-level outputs. Three analog (record) loop outputs.
Control Outputs - Four 12 VDC @ 50 mA outputs for turning on (triggering) B & K amplifiers and controlling
external systems such as a projection screen. Up to three control outputs can be configured for IR outputs to
allow integration with a keypad or IR repeater control system.
IR inputs - Two IR inputs for keypads or external IR repeater control systems.
A/V presets - 40 preset memories allow instant recall of user settings and system configuration.
Customized Input and Preset Names - Assign custom names to presets, inputs, and the power on message.
RS-232 Control - Easy control and interface of your B & K product with other system controllers.
96/24 bit A/D and 192/24 bit capable D/A Conversion - Ultra high reproduction resolution of musical details.
96/24 Bit Processing - 96/24 bit digital data and analog source material use 96 kHz, 24 bit DSP processing
during all stereo listening modes.
Note: THX
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is no longer supported in the Reference 51 Series 2. B & K has added an exclusive Cinema
audio mode for speaker softening during playback of ‘bright’ movie soundtracks. See page 9 for a detailed
description.
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