Quick start considerations, Hardware connections – B&K Series 2 User Manual
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QUICK START CONSIDERATIONS
Your B & K preamplifier is pre-programmed for ease of operation right out of the box. In general, there is
minimal setup required to start using your new A/V preamplifier. To quickly setup and begin operating your
preamplifier, follow these quick steps:
11 Start with all AC power cords unplugged from their designated AC outlet.
2 From each source device, connect the A/V cables to the appropriate A/V SOURCE INPUTS on the
preamplifier’s back panel.
3 Connect the audio cables from the preamplifier’s OUTPUTS to the power amplifier INPUTS.
4 Connect the appropriate video cables from the preamplifier’s video OUTPUTS to the video monitor’s
input(s).
5 Plug each AC power cord into its designated AC outlet.
6 Turn on the main power switch on the front of each unit. On the preamplifier, press the ON/STANDBY
button on the front panel, or the ON button of the remote. Turn on all A/V sources.
7 Select a source with the SR10.1 remote control or front panel source control of the preamplifier.
8 For use with a component video monitor, please see Setup Inputs
, Component Video
Assignment.
The rest of this manual will describe in detail the many aspects of your new preamplifier. Some additional
installation considerations should be noted as follows:
•• It is important that your electronic equipment has proper ventilation. Failure to ventilate your preampli-
fier could result in erratic operation and possible failure caused by overheating. A minimum of 3” clear-
ance should be maintained above the preamplifier. Do not place items directly on top of the preamplifier.
Do not place flammable items on, around or near the A/V equipment (Curtains, paper, etc.).
•• tware programs that are able to aide in the setup process of the receiver/
ad. This software is available online at B & K ’s website at
& K ’s customer service. The setup software is easy to use and
is intended to simplify the setup process of your new B & K products.
•• Configure a system diagram of all components that are to be connected into the system. The pre-
amplifier has seven sets of inputs. Even though the back panel is labeled for specific sources, in most
cases it is possible to connect any source to any input. For example, if you have a satellite receiver
you can connect it to the V2 input and it will work the same way as connecting it to the SAT input. Sel-
ect V2 instead of SAT. The source name that will appear on the preamplifier’s front panel and on the
remote or keypad can be relabeled to match the source equipment that is being used.
•• Determine the type of cable that is needed. Keep in mind that the quality of the cabling that is used
can make a difference in the overall audio and video quality. Try to keep interconnecting cable runs as
short as possible. When routing cables between equipment, be sure to keep AC cables separate from
audio cables. It is a good idea to bundle like cables together to keep interference (noise) to a
minimum.
•• Decide on what types of audio and video signals are going to be used in the system. Determine the
length of the cable for each component's connection and how it should be routed. It is a good idea to
label each cable with a name or number at both ends when allocating each cable. Have all the cables
you need before you begin the installation because it is inconvenient to run to the store when you are
excited to hear what the system will sound like.
•• Plan enough cable length and space to allow future access to the back panel.
•• For best tuner reception, make sure the antenna is several feet away from the preamplifier and any
other equipment that may produce high frequency interference such as personal computers, CD
players, halogen lamps, etc.
•• For best performance it is recommended that a dedicated AC power line or supply be used for the
best audio reproduction. If the equipment is installed in a rack, be sure to insulate the equipment from
the rack itself.
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