Manual - B&K - AVR 202

B&K Components, Ltd.
AVR101 series 100

AVR202 series 200
A/V Receiver
Owner’s Manual
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B&K Components, Ltd., 2100 Old Union Road, Buffalo New York 14227-2725
Phone (716)656-0026, Fax (716)656-1291, http://www.bkcomp.com, E-mail: info@bkcomp.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Making the connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Audio / Video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Digital Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Speaker outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Control outputs / IR Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
The Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
User Preference Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Display Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Edit Preset Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Surround Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setup/Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Speaker Size and Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Speaker Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Source Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
AM Tuner Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
FM Tuner Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Memory Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Choosing a source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Tuner Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Temporary Level Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Surround Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Overrides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Getting receiver Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Zone 2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Advanced Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Zone Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Z1 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Z2 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power On Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Control Out Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Receiver Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
The Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Rear Panel Enlarged View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Returning Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, ”Pro Logic”, “AC-3", and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All
rights reserved.
DTS® is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, LLC. Additionally licensed under the following US
Patent 5,451,942 & National Patent applications derived from PCT/US95/00959. Additional U.S. and Foreign
Patents pending. “DTS”, “digital sound”, and “coherent acoustics” logos are trademarks of DTS Technology LLC.
All rights reserved.
Motorola® , , “Powered by Motorola”™, Motorola name and logo are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc.
The AVR101 series 100 may be used to process Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital
The AVR202 series 200 may be used to process Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, and DTS.
Accessories included: Owners manual, Remote control Manual, Power cord, Remote control, 4-AAA batteries
© Copyright 1998 All Rights Reserved.

B&K Components, Ltd., 2100 Old Union Road, Buffalo New York 14227-2725
Phone (716)656-0026, Fax (716)656-1291, http://www.bkcomp.com, E-mail: info@bkcomp.com
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING

WARNING: to prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Care should be taken to
prevent objects or liquid from entering the enclosure. Never handle the power cord with wet hands.
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user of the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock to you.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.
Caution: To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
If an outdoor antenna is connected to the antenna input, be sure it is grounded to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built up static charges. Keep the outdoor antenna away from power lines.
Unplug the receiver from the AC outlet when plugging in or unplugging cables, when left unused for an extended
period of time, moving the receiver, or when you suspect lightning in your area.
Prevent damage to the power cord. Do not bend, pull, place objects on, alter, etc. Replace the power cord if it
becomes damaged. Always grasp the plug on the power cord when plugging in or unplugging the receiver from
the AC outlet.
Your system may produce sound levels capable of causing permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for extended
periods of time at high volume levels.
Make sure the receiver is placed on a level surface.
Protect the receiver from impact. (Do not drop it!!!)
Do not climb on top of the receiver or place heavy objects on its top cover.
The receiver is equipped with raised feet to provide ventilation, reduce acoustic feedback, and provide protection
against scratching the surface the unit is resting on. We advise against removing or altering feet.
Do not stack anything on top of the receiver (processor, source, etc.) Leave a minimum of 3” clearance from the
top of the receiver to the next shelf (or component).
The receiver should be located away from heat sources such as heaters or amplifiers.
Do not perform any internal modifications to the receiver.
Always connect the receiver’s power cord to an unswitched AC outlet for normal operation.
If young children are present, adult supervision should be provided until the children are capable of following all
rules for safe operation.
Do not plug the receiver’s power cord into an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be careful if
using extension cords and ensure the total power used by all devices does not exceed the power rating
(watts/amperes) of the extension cord. Excessive loads may cause the insulation on the cord to heat and possibly
melt.
Mistaking CONTROL OUTPUT or IR INPUT connectors for audio/video inputs or outputs may damage your
receiver or other components.
Damage can occur to your speakers if the power rating of each individual driver is exceeded by the receiver.
Ensure that all the drivers in your system are capable of handling not only the average power being delivered by
the receiver, but also the peak power that is likely to be generated during strong passages. If you are unsure of
your speaker's power rating, contact the speaker manufacturer or the dealer where you purchased them.
The receiver should be serviced by qualified personnel when:
The receiver is not functioning properly.
Objects have entered the chassis.
The receiver was exposed to rain or other type of moisture.
The receiver was dropped, or the chassis is damaged.
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FEATURES
Your new receiver is a versatile audio/video control center. The receiver is designed to sound sensational and be
an attractive, easy-to-use addition to your audio/video system. Although you already have a good idea of your
receiver’s features, we would like to take a moment to point out certain highlights.
Remote Control - easy control of your B&K equipment.
Front Panel Operation - nearly all functions can be controlled directly from receiver.
Two-zone operation - complete digital/analog preamp/processor for zone 1 plus fully independent analog preamp
for second listening/viewing area.
Plug and Play operation - automatically selects the optimum input and surround sound format.
A/V presets - 20 preset memories allow instant recall of user settings.
Customized input and A/V preset names - assign names to presets, inputs, or the turn on message.
Internal Digitally Synthesized AM/FM Stereo tuner - stores 20 AM and 20 FM channels.
Analog inputs/outputs - seven A/V inputs and five A/V outputs all with stereo audio, composite video and
S-video plus one set of 5.1 channel surround outputs
Digital inputs/outputs - seven coaxial inputs and one coaxial output plus five optical inputs and one optical
output.
Control Outputs - four 12 VDC @ 50 mA outputs for controlling external systems such as a projection screen or
B & K amplifier.
IR inputs/outputs - two IR inputs and up to four IR outputs let you integrate the receiver with an infrared repeater
control system.
Gold Plated Connectors - better sound with minimum signal loss and degradation.
State-of-the-art power amplifier section -

Toroidal transformer and computer-grade electrolytic capacitors combine to provide for improved
dynamics and extended low frequency control.
Discrete Circuitry for more accurate, 3-dimensional reproduction.
Class A Predriver improves low level detail for smoother, more musical sound.
AB MOSFET Output Stage for efficient and linear power delivery.
Upgradable - modular design allows for future A/D, D/A, digital receiver, DSP and bass management
enhancements.
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THE BASICS
The following is intended to familiarize users with common terms and applications of Home Theater equipment.
Sources - your receiver can directly provide audio from its built-in AM/FM tuner. It can also provide limited video
from its on-screen menu system. Typically you will want to connect a number of additional sources (VCR, DVD
player, etc.) to your receiver. Your receiver is designed to accommodate a wide range of audio and video signals.
The following table lists the most popular home theater media and how the audio information is stored.
Source Media Analog PCM Dolby Digital DTS
Audio Cassette X
Video Cassette X
Laserdisc (LD) X X X X
Compact Disc (CD) X X X
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) X X X
Satellite Broadcast X X X
Digital Audio Tape (DAT) X X X
Digital Compact Cassette (DCC) X (compressed)
Minidisc (MD) X (compressed)
Analog vs. Digital Audio - This refers to the method used to place audio information on the source material and
how they are delivered to your receiver from the source. Analog signals exactly represent the sound you will hear
through a continuously varying voltage. Audio and video cassettes are analog recordings and are normally
delivered to your receiver over a pair of coaxial audio cables.
Digital signals closely approximate the original audio signals with a set of numbers referred to as a bitstream. CDs
and DVDs are sources of digital audio and are normally connected to your receiver through a coaxial or optical
digital cable. There are several different bitstream formats available. The simplest format is called Pulse Code
Modulation (PCM). In PCM, the bitstream directly represents the original 2-channel audio. In Dolby Digital and
DTS (see “Surround Formats” below) bitstreams are modified using a process called compression to squeeze
more information into limited space. DTS squeezes 5.1 channels into the space normally required for two
uncompressed channels, while Dolby Digital squeezes 5.1 channels into about ¼ the space required for two
channels. Your receiver automatically detects the bitstream currently being provided from the source and performs
the required decompression and surround processing. If no digital signal is present your receiver will automatically
switch to analog processing.
All sounds that you hear from your speakers are analog. Digital signals are automatically converted to analog by
your receiver before being output to your speakers.
If analog signals exactly represent the audio, while digital signals only approximate it, why would I want to
use digital?
All analog sources add some amount of noise and distortion to the audio signal. Additional noise can be
picked up through the cables from the source to your receiver. It is impossible for the receiver to tell the
difference between the desired signal and the added noise and distortion, so it reproduces both of them.
The result is increased background noise and decreased dynamic range and fidelity. Digital signals are
virtually immune to noise and distortion. The receiver can, therefore, reproduce the signal with the
greatest possible fidelity. We recommend you use digital signals wherever possible. Also Dolby Digital and
DTS (see “Surround Formats” below) work only with digital signals.
Surround Formats - Your source material will be in one of five possible formats described below.
Monaural (Mono) - This is the oldest format available. It contains a single, full range audio channel.
Modern recordings are seldom made in this format, but most older movies and music are available only in
this format. You may get mono from any source - digital or analog. Sound will normally come only from
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your center channel speaker, but your receiver can produce mono in two or four channels (see “Surround
Mode”). Since all modern sources are stereo, the mono information is usually replicated on both the left
and right channels.
Stereo - Stereo contains two discrete, full range audio channels. This is the most common format for
music and is also used on many movies. You may get stereo from any source - digital or analog. Sound
will normally come only from your front left and right speakers, but your receiver can additionally produce
stereo in four or five channels (see “Surround Mode”).
Dolby Pro Logic - Dolby Pro Logic is a refinement of Dolby Surround which was the earliest form of true
surround processing. Like Stereo, Dolby Surround contains two discrete, full range audio channels. In
addition, a monaural, limited range rear channel is encoded on the two stereo channels in a process
called matrixing. The rear channel information is encoded in positive polarity on the left channel and in
negative polarity on the right channel. The Dolby Processor can detect this encoding (left minus right) and
send that information to the rear channels. Dolby Pro Logic adds additional processing to produce a full
range center channel by extracting the mono information from the left and right channel. This is the most
common format for all but the most recent movies. Music sources are occasionally encoded in Pro Logic.
However, many people prefer to use Pro Logic processing on all of their stereo sources. The center
channel extraction process often yields improved stereo imaging, especially when you are sitting away
from the “sweet spot” at center of the listening area. The rear channel processing often lends a pleasing
ambiance even to material that is not Pro Logic encoded. Dolby Pro Logic is fully compatible with stereo
and you may get it from any source - digital or analog. Sound will normally come from all five speakers in
your system, but your receiver can reduce the number of channels to two or four (see “Surround Modes”).
Dolby Digital (also referred to as AC-3) - Dolby Digital contains up to five discrete, full range audio
channels plus an additional Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. The LFE channel contains only low
frequency information for enhanced sound effects in movies. This combination of five discrete channels
plus a LFE channel is often referred to as 5.1 channels. Dolby Digital is a digital format only. It must be
delivered to your receiver over a coaxial or optical digital cable. As of the writing of this manual, Dolby
Digital is commercially available on DVD (Also see Dolby Digital RF below). It is also possible to create
your own Dolby Digital CDs and DATs if you have the recording equipment. You can’t directly record Dolby
Digital onto minidisc or digital compact cassette since these devices add their own compression which is
incompatible with the Dolby Digital compression. Sound will normally come from all five speakers in your
system, but your receiver can reduce the number of channels to two or four (see “Surround Mode”). Not all
Dolby Digital recordings will include all five channels, and, in fact, it is common on DVDs to have two
channel Dolby Digital with or without Pro Logic processing.
Dolby Digital RF (also referred to as AC3-RF) - Dolby Digital RF is identical to normal Dolby Digital
except that it uses a special RF encoding scheme to put the bitstream on Laserdiscs without replacing the
normal stereo (or Pro Logic) PCM bitstream that is normally available from laserdisc. In order to use Dolby
Digital RF laserdiscs you must have a B&K DT-1 RF demodulator or similar product from another
manufacturer. For best results with your receivers Plug and Play capability we strongly recommend the
DT-1.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems) - DTS is the latest surround sound technology. DTS is similar to Dolby
Digital in that it provides 5.1 discrete audio channels. However, it uses more digital data to encode the
information and may provide greater fidelity than Dolby Digital. DTS is a digital format only. It must be
delivered to your receiver over a coaxial or optical digital cable. As of the writing of this manual, DTS is
commercially available only on laserdisc and CD with DVD coming soon. No RF demodulator is required
for DTS laserdiscs since the DTS bitstream replaces the normal PCM bitstream. Like Dolby Digital, you
can create your own DTS DATs or CDs but not minidisc or digital compact cassette. As with Dolby Digital,
sound will normally come from all five speakers in your system, but your receiver can reduce the number
of channels to two or four (see “Surround Mode”).
NOTE: The AVR101 series 100 processes Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital, it DOES NOT process
DTS. The AVR101 can be upgraded to process DTS. Contact B&K or your B&K dealer for
information on upgrades. The AVR202 series 200 processes Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, and
DTS.
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Bass Management - Dolby Digital and DTS formats contain up to 5 full range channels plus LFE. Only a system
with five full-range (large) speakers plus a subwoofer can directly reproduce these formats. However, almost all
commercially available center channel speakers are small and incapable of reproducing the lowest bass
frequencies without distortion or even damage to the speaker. Many people also use small speakers in the rear of
their system, while others use small speakers all around. Use of a subwoofer is almost mandatory when using five
small speakers, but people with at least two large speakers may or may not choose to use a subwoofer. Some
people may not use a center channel or rear speakers at all. In order to handle any possible combination of large,
small, or missing speakers, a home theater system must contain good bass management, a concept often
missing from two-piece systems where the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder is separate from the preamp. Your
receiver contains a complete bass management system. You can use as few as two large front left and right
speakers or two small left and right speakers plus a subwoofer or as many as five full range speakers plus a
subwoofer or any combination in between without missing any information. Wherever small speakers are used the
bass management system prevents low bass information from going to that speaker (“high pass”). This bass
information is rerouted to a speaker that can handle it, usually a subwoofer, but it can also send center, rear, or
LFE bass to large front speakers if no subwoofer is available. When center or rear speakers are not used at all,
the missing channel is sent (“downmixed”) to the front speakers.
Preamp - A preamp typically includes the capability to select from a number of sources, adjust volume levels and
route the data to an amplifier. Your receiver includes a high quality preamp.
Processor - A processor typically includes the capability to decode one or more surround formats, and convert
between digital and analog as required. Your receiver includes a high quality processor capable of decoding the
surround formats described above.
Zone - A zone is usually a room that has speakers installed in it. Your receiver includes a full preamp/processor
for zone 1 plus an additional analog stereo preamp for zone 2. This allows, for example, watching a Dolby Digital
movie in zone one while simultaneously using the built-in AM/FM tuner in another room.
Amplifier - An amplifier takes the output of a preamp/processor and increases its level to that necessary to drive a
speaker. Your receiver includes a high quality five-channel amplifier capable of excellent results with most speaker
systems. Your receiver also includes direct preamp/processor outputs if you wish to use external amplifiers. If you
are using a subwoofer it must be a self-powered type or a passive sub with an external amplifier. You must also
provide external amplification for the second zone if you should use that capability.
Speakers - A surround sound system typically uses 5 speakers located left front, center front, right front, right
rear, and left rear plus a subwoofer located anywhere in the room. Best results are achieved using five identical
full range speakers plus subwoofer. This is not always practical. Excellent results can be achieved using smaller
and/or fewer speakers, as long as you go through the set up procedures described later in the manual.
Composite vs. S-video - Composite video is the oldest standard for color video. It combines the luminance
(brightness or black-and-white) and chrominance (color) information onto a single conductor. These signals must
be separated again for display resulting in some degradation of the video quality. S-video is a newer standard that
uses separate conductors for the luminance (Y) and chrominance (C) information resulting in better video quality.
Your receiver is capable of switching both composite and S-video signals, but it cannot convert between video
types.
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1. Headphone Jack - Stereo headphones having a standard ¼ inch binaural plug can be connected to the
headphone output. The receiver must be on and in HEADPHONE Mode for proper headphone operation.
2. Front panel buttons
SLEEP Puts the receiver in standby (low power) mode.
Steps through audio / video presets for instant recall of setups.

PRESET
Pressing ENTER recalls the preset.
ENTER Confirm selection or display current status of the receiver.

Pressing ENTER and PRESET simultaneously will save preset.
MENU Enter / exit menu system
DOWN U P Step through menus, sources, or surround modes.
SOURCE Steps through the audio / video sources.
MODE Steps through the surround modes.
Selects MASTER, CENTER, REAR, and SUBWOOFER level

LEVEL
Also allows ZONE 2 operation.
3. Main power switch - Removes all power to the receiver. Normal operation of the receiver requires the power
switch to remain on. Use the Sleep button for daily on and off of the receiver. It places the unit in standby mode
that allows turning back on with the remote control. Turn the receiver off with the main power switch when not
using the receiver for an extended period of time.
4. Volume control - For controlling system volume. Turning the shuttle-type volume control clockwise increases
the volume level, counterclockwise decreases the volume level. The volume knob is also used to change other
receiver settings. See THE MENU SYSTEM and OPERATION
5. Level indicators - Display which volume level is being changed - MASTER, CENTER, REAR, or
SUBWOOFER. The bottom indicator is for the activation of ZONE 2. It is lit when changes are made to zone 2.
6. Display - The receiver display is a 16 character alphanumeric fluorescent display. Displays current status of
receiver and any changes being performed.
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REAR PANEL
The receiver’s back panel is organized into groups of inputs and outputs for audio and video as shown below. See
back of this manual for an enlarged view.
1. AC fuse holder - Holds the AC Line fuse. Replace only with 12 Amp / 250 Volt Slow Blow fuse.
2. AC input receptacle - For attaching the supplied AC power cord to the receiver.
3. RS-232 input (optional) - For future interface applications.
4. Speaker outputs - Connections for your speakers.
Red binding posts - speakers (+)
Black binding posts - speakers (-)
5. Serial number - B&K Components, Ltd. serial number of your unit.
6. Antenna inputs - Connections for the AM and FM antennas.
7. Line inputs - connections from your audio/video sources.
Red RCA jacks - right analog audio
White RCA jacks - left analog audio
Yellow RCA jacks - composite video
4 pin din jacks - S-video
8. Line level outputs - Fixed level outputs to an audio or video recorder.

9. Zone outputs - Variable level outputs to your video monitors and external amplifiers.
10. IR in - Accepts input from external IR receptors. Connect an IR repeater (“home run”) to IR IN for controlling
the receiver. This method of control is useful when the front IR receptor is blocked (for example, by a cabinet
door) or to control the receiver from another room. This input is typically used in place of an emitter attached to the
front panel.
11. Control outs - Outputs that allow you to remotely control external devices. (See “Making The Connection“).
12. Digital outputs - One optical and one 3.5 mm coaxial that carry digital information from the selected digital
input of the receiver out to digital recorders, personal computers, etc.
13. Surround outputs - Variable level outputs for driving external power amplifiers or powered speakers.
14. Digital inputs - Inputs used to connect a digital audio signal from your source to the receiver. The incoming
signal may be PCM, Dolby Digital (AC-3) or DTS (AVR202 only).
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MAKING THE CONNECTION
It’s tempting to just plug in your new receiver and have great sound pour out. Before you do that, take a few
minutes to plan out how you want the receiver to fit into your audio/video system. Ask yourself the following
questions:
y What source components do I want to connect to my receiver? (CD, VCR, etc.)
y What equipment will be receiving the audio and video? (TV monitor, Speakers, etc.)
The answers to your questions determine how many cables you need to connect to the back of the receiver. Good
preplanning equals great sound. Keep these recommendations in mind:
y List all components in your system and indicate which jacks of the receiver each component will be connected
to. Your receiver has seven sets of inputs. It is convenient to connect a DVD player to the input labeled DVD
or a VCR to the input labeled V1 or TAPE, etc. However, your equipment may differ from the labeling on the
back of your receiver. In most cases you can connect any type of source to any input (see FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS). For example, if you don’t have a satellite receiver you can connect a DAT player or a
second cassette deck to SAT. You can also reprogram the source name that will appear on your receiver’s
front panel and on-screen display (see SETUP - SOURCE NAMES)
y Also note the length of the cable for each component’s connection and describe how it should be routed or
draw your routing scheme below your list. You may want to label each cable with a name or number at both
ends. Use high quality connections to maintain high quality audio and video.
y Think about the type and length of cable you need and obstacles in the cable’s path (doorways, furniture,
walkways, etc.). To decide which ones are right for you talk to your dealer about the various cable products
that are available.
y For safety, keep all cables out of high traffic areas (hallways or doorways) and away from equipment that
radiates power, including amplifiers, power cords, heaters, etc.
y If you might expand your audio/video system later, keep these ideas in mind as you plan current cable runs.
y To provide the best tuner reception, make sure the antenna is at least several feet away from the receiver and
any other equipment that may produce high frequency interference such as Personal computers, CD players,
halogen lamps, etc.
Take a look at the back panel of the receiver. You will notice that the RCA-type audio input and output connectors
are identified by colors, red for right channel and white for the left channel audio. Composite video input and output
connectors are identified by yellow. Coaxial digital inputs are identified by orange. The surround outputs are
identified by black.
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AUDIO / VIDEO CONNECTIONS
Connecting your analog sources to your receiver
Audio / Video source - connecting a DVD/VLD player to the receiver’s analog inputs. Use the same instructions
for connecting to other audio / video sources such as a television, satellite receiver, cable box, etc. (Omit the video
connections for an audio-only component such as a CD player)
DVD
Attach one end of the audio interconnect cable to the left audio S-Video input
output on the DVD/VLD player, then attach the other end to the from DVD output
left (white) DVD/VLD audio input on the receiver. Repeat for the
right (red) audio connection. Attach one end of the composite Composite video input
video interconnect cable to the video out on the DVD/VLD from DVD output
player, then attach the other end to the yellow video input on the Right audio input from
receiver labeled DVD/VLD. Repeat for the S-video connections DVD output
if you are using S-video. Left audio input from
DVD output
Z1 LINE INPUTS
S-Video output
to monitor input
Video Monitor - Attach one end of the composite video
Composite video output
interconnect cable to the video input on the monitor, then attach
to monitor input the other end to the yellow video output on the receiver’s ZONE
OUTPUTS. Repeat for the S-video connections if you are using
S-video. Use Z1 for zone 1 and Z2 for zone 2.
ZONE OUTPUTS
VCR or audio recorder - connect a VCR to V1 . Use the same instructions for connecting to the V2 and TAPE
analog inputs. If connecting a cassette deck or other audio-only recorder then omit the video connections.
V1 V1
S-Video output S-Video input

to VCR input from VCR output
Composite video output Composite video input

Right audio output Right audio input
Left audio output Left audio input
LINE OUTPUTS LINE INPUTS
Attach one end of the audio interconnect cable to the left audio output on the VCR, then attach the other end to the
left (white) V1 audio input on the receiver. Repeat for the right (red) audio connection. Attach one end of the
composite video interconnect cable to the composite video output on the VCR, then attach the other end to the
yellow video input on the receiver labeled V1. Repeat for the S-video connections if you are using S-video.
Attach one end of the audio interconnect cable to the left audio input on the VCR, then attach the other end to the
left (white) V1 audio output on the receiver. Repeat for the right (red) audio connection. Attach one end of the
composite video interconnect cable to the composite video input on the VCR, then attach the other end to the
yellow video output on the receiver labeled V1. Repeat for the S-video connections if you are using S-video.
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DIGITAL CONNECTIONS
Connect digital inputs (DVD, VLD, etc.) to the receiver. You will need either coaxial or optical digital inputs to play
Dolby Digital (AC-3) or DTS surround sound processing. Digital connections are also recommended for PCM
sources. If your source has both optical and coaxial outputs connect only one.
COAX DIGITAL INPUTS
TV-V3 V2 V1
Coaxial digital inputs - standard RCA type
connectors. Attach one end of your digital coaxial
cable to your source coaxial digital out and the other
end to the appropriate receiver coaxial digital (orange) Coax digital input
input. from DVD output
SAT CD DVD/VLD
DIGITAL OUTPUTS 3.5 mm

3.5mm
OPTICAL COAX coaxial digital input - You may connect the V3 coaxial input using a
3.5 mm digital input 3.5 mm mono jack instead of the RCA type jack. This input works the
from PC or portable same as the other digital inputs but uses a 3.5 mm mono jack instead
V3 of an RCA. The plug must be wired as tip (+) and the long barrel
3.5mm
COAX INPUT section (-).
Optical digital inputs - First, remove the cap on SAT

OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUTS
CD DVD V2 V1
the optical digital input. Save the cap. Attach one Optical digital output
end of your digital optical cable to your source from source
and the other end to the appropriate digital input
on the back of the receiver.
Connecting A Laserdisc Player - Dolby Digital
(AC-3) laserdiscs use a special technique called
AC-3 RF to encode the Dolby Digital bitstream. If the
DT-1 laserdisc player is capable of playing back Dolby
Receiver
Digital discs it will have a separate output for this
COAX DIGITAL INPUTS
TV-V3 V2 V1 bitstream in addition to the normal coaxial and/or
optical outputs. Do not connect the AC3-RF output
directly to your receiver. The AC-3 RF bitstream
MAIN
OUTPUT
COAX
INPUT
AC-3 RF
INPUT
must first be converted to a normal (non-RF) Dolby
Digital type signal. It is recommended that a B&K
SAT CD DVD/VLD DT-1 be used to convert and select between the
Laser’s AC-3 RF and PCM/DTS signals. The output
Coax digital input from a DT-1 will automatically select between the
from VLD output connected PCM/DTS bitstreams and the converted
AC-3 RF Dolby Digital signal. Other AC-3 RF to
AC-3 RF input Dolby Digital decoders may not make this switch
from VLD output
automatically.
Connect the laserdisc’s AC3-RF output to the DT-1’s AC-3 RF input. Connect either the laserdisc player’s PCM
coaxial or optical digital output (not both) to the DT-1’s coaxial or optical input. Connect the DT-1’s coaxial output
to the desired coaxial digital input on your receiver.
Digital Outputs - Connect to a digital recorder (CD-R,
minidisc, DAT, personal computer, etc.) This signal is
the same as the incoming digital signal from the
selected source. If your digital recorder has both
optical and coaxial inputs you need only connect one.
Optical digital output DIGITAL OUTPUTS The receiver converts optical to coaxial and coaxial to
3.5mm
to digital recorder OPTICAL COAX optical. You can connect one digital recorder to the
optical output and another recorder to the coaxial. The
V3
3.5 mm digital output coaxial connector is a 3.5 mm type for direct
3.5mm to digital recorder connection to a personal computer. You will need an
COAX INPUT adapter to connect the 3.5mm type to a standard RCA
type coaxial input
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SPEAKER OUTPUTS
Five-way binding posts are provided, one pair for each channel. They are designed to accept a banana-type plug
or spade lug connector (shown below) and are color coded for easy identification. The red (+) post should always
be connected to the speaker’s red (+) jack. The black (-) post should always be connected to the speaker’s black
(-) jack.
Spade connector Banana jack
The amplifier section of the receiver will produce 105 watts / channel into 8 ohms. See SPECIFICATIONS for
more information.
Here is a typical receiver output setup:

POWERED
SUBWOOFER
SURROUND OUTPUTS
SUB 1 CENTER 1 REAR L FRONT L
SUB 2 CENTER 2 REAR R FRONT R
REAR RIGHT REAR LEFT CENTER Front Right Front Left
MINUS PLUS MINUS PLUS MINUS PLUS MINUS PLUS MINUS PLUS

Rear Right Rear Left Center Front Right Front Left
Subwoofer Output - your receiver does not include a power amplifier for a subwoofer speaker. Most subwoofers
contain their own internal amplifier, so none is needed in the receiver. Connect an RCA cable from one of the
receiver’s two SUB outputs (part of the surround outputs). You may connect a second subwoofer to the other SUB
output if desired. If your subwoofer does not contain its own amplifier you will need to purchase an external B&K or
other power amplifier. Connect the receiver’s SUB output to the audio input of the external amplifier. Connect the
external amplifier’s speaker output to your subwoofer.
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ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TUNER
FM antenna
The FM jack is a standard screw on F-type FM Antenna Input
connector. The AM is a push type. Strip ¼ inch of from Indoor/Outdoor Antenna,
insulation off your AM antenna wires and insert one Cable Box, etc.
wire end into each hole while holding the tabs
down. Release the tabs to lock in the AM antenna
wires. AM Antenna Input
from Loop Antenna
AM antenna
CONTROL OUTPUTS / IR INPUTS

CONTROL OUT IR IN CAUTION! Control Outputs - These connections are used for
1 2 Z1
+12VDC controlling other equipment such as an external B&K
50mA
Components, Ltd. amplifier, projection screen, etc.
Connect your control cable to the receiver using a
3.5 mm control output 3.5 mm IR in mono 3.5 mm jack shown at left. The plug must be
to amplifier, etc. from remote repeater wired as tip (+) and the long barrel section (-).
3 4 Z2
The Control outputs are programmable for each source in your system (see “Advanced Setup”). However, the
receiver provides the following factory preprogrammed setup that should serve for most standard system
applications.
Control 1 - HEADPHONE - On (+12 VDC) when zone 1 is on and not in Headphone mode, off when zone 1 is off
or in Headphone Mode. This mode may be used for controlling external amplifiers or powered subwoofers in zone
1.
Control 2 - ZONE 2. On (+12 VDC) when zone 2 is on, off (0 VDC) when zone 2 is off. This mode is used for
controlling external amplifiers, projection screens, etc. in zone 2.
Control 3 - Z1 + Z2. On (+12 VDC) when zone 1, zone 2, or both zones are turned on. Off (0 VDC) when both
zones are off.
Control 4 -REMOTE. It will repeat a received 38 kHz modulated IR signal. The receiver will transmit received IR
signals even in sleep mode.
Note - The control outputs can output a maximum of 50 mA. Check to see that the source you are connecting to
the control out requires 50 mA or less current.
WARNING - Not all manufacturers adhere to the +12 VDC control specification. Check to see if your
sources control inputs are +12 VDC compatible. Do not connect your receiver’s control outputs to a
source with control or remote inputs rated at +5 VDC or other voltage rating. Damage to your source may
result.
IR Inputs - Your receiver can be controlled by a directly connected IR repeater system in combination with or in
place of the supplied remote control. Connect your IR input cable to the receiver using a mono 3.5 mm jack shown
above. The plug must be wired as tip (+) and the long barrel section (-). The inputs are standard 38kHz modulated
IR type with a voltage range of +5 to +12 VDC.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
My collection of equipment differs from the labels on the back of my receiver, how can I hook them up?
Your receiver provides 5 identical sets of inputs - V1, V2, DVD, CD, and SAT. Each of these has analog
audio, composite video, S-video, coaxial digital audio, and optical digital audio. It is convenient to connect
components as labeled on the back of your receiver, but since all the inputs are identical, you can connect any
compatible source to any set of inputs. For example, you can connect a DAT player to V1 instead of a VCR. You
can program your receiver to display any 5 character name for any input (see SETUP - SOURCE NAMES).
The sixth input, TV-V3, is identical to the others except that the optical digital input is replaced by a 3.5
mm coaxial for simple connection to portable equipment or personal computers. You can also connect portables
to any other coaxial digital input using adapters or special cables. If you have a source with only optical digital
output don’t connect it to TV-V3.
The seventh input, TAPE, has analog audio, composite video and S-video, but has no digital inputs. It is
primarily intended for analog recorders such as VCRs or cassette decks. If you have a three-head cassette or
reel-to-reel tape deck you will prefer the TAPE input since it allows a full tape monitor capability. Tape monitor
allows you to listen to what is actually on the tape as you are recording it. The V2 input also provides full tape
monitor capabilities for zone 2. If you don’t use zone 2 you can use V2 as a second independent analog tape
monitor loop. V1 includes a line level output but does not provide a true tape monitor capability.
My DVD player (or other source) has both optical and coaxial digital outputs. Should I connect both?
No, connect only one digital cable per source. (See also next question.)
Do I need an AC-3 RF demodulator (B&K DT-1 or equivalent) to playback Dolby Digital

DVDs?
No, this is required only for Dolby Digital (AC-3) laserdiscs.
Do I need an AC-3 RF demodulator (B&K DT-1 or equivalent) to playback DTS laserdiscs?

No, this is required only for Dolby Digital (AC-3) laserdiscs.
Do I need to connect both analog and digital audio from my DVD player (or other digital audio source) to
the receiver?
In general, it is simpler to connect both. However, if you can meet all of the following criteria you need only
connect digital:
1. I do not use zone 2. (Zone 2 is analog only - if you use zone 2 you must connect both left and right analog to
hear audio.)
2. I do not own any old laserdiscs. (Early laserdiscs contained only analog audio tracks - you must connect both
left and right analog audio to play these back.)
3. I do not use Tape Monitor. (It is possible to tape digital-only sources. However, if you wish to listen directly to
the tape as you are recording - you must connect both left and right analog audio - the tape monitor loops are
strictly analog.)
If the tape monitor loop is strictly analog, how do I make an analog recording of a digital-only source?
Do not select TAPE. Select the source you wish to record. Select STEREO Lt Rt mode. If that source is
digital, the converted digital-to-analog will appear at the tape and V1 outputs. V2 out, like Z2 out, is analog only.
(See also Operation - Source Selection and Operation - Surround Mode.)
I want to make direct digital recordings from my CD player (or other digital source) on my DAT (or other
digital recorder). Can my receiver make this connection for me?
Yes, your receiver’s digital outputs act much like the analog tape outputs. When you select a source, if
that source has a digital connection to your receiver, then that digital signal will appear on the receiver’s coaxial
and optical digital outputs. Simply connect all of your sources digital outputs to your receivers digital inputs. You
can then connect up to two digital recorder inputs to your receiver’s two digital outputs.
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My laserdisc player (or other digital source) has only optical output, but my CD recorder (or other digital
recorder) has only coaxial input. Do I need some sort of converter to make direct digital recordings?
No, your receiver will convert optical to coaxial and coaxial to optical. The currently selected digital input
(optical or coaxial) will appear at both of the receiver’s digital outputs (optical and coaxial).
Do I need to connect both analog and digital audio from my receiver to my CD, DAT, MD, etc. recorder?
In general, yes. If all of the sources you wish to record are digital, then you need only connect digital to
your recorder. However, your receiver does not provide digital outputs for non-digital inputs. If you wish make a
digital recording from an analog-only source you must also connect analog from your receiver (Tape or V1 out) to
your recorder.
Can I connect a phonograph directly to my receiver?

No, you will need a separate outboard phono preamplifier. The output of the phone preamp can then be
connected to any analog input on your receiver. There are several high-quality outboard phono preamps available.
Talk to the dealer where you purchased your receiver.
Do I need to connect both S-video and composite video to my receiver?

If all of your video equipment has S-video then you need only connect S-video. S-video is a higher quality
video format and you will probably not want to use composite. If all or most of your video equipment is composite
then it is simplest to just connect the composite and omit S-video.
Can I connect mixed composite and S-video sources?

Yes, but your receiver will not convert S-video to composite or composite to S-video. If your monitors and
VCRs accept only composite video then there is no point in connecting S-video from other sources. If you use
mixed S-video and composite sources you must connect both S-video and composite to your monitors and VCRs.
You will need to change your monitor or VCR S-video / composite inputs manually when you change sources. This
can normally be done via the monitor’s or VCR’s remote control (or the supplied universal remote). Some monitors
or VCRs may require you to physically disconnect S-video before they will accept composite video. Some monitors
are capable of automatic switching between S-video and composite, but this may not work correctly using your
receiver’s Z1 output. Refer to your monitor or VCR manual.
To assist you, the receiver’s on-screen display will tell you what video is currently selected whenever you
change sources or hit the SEL (remote) or ENTER (remote or front panel) key, but it cannot switch your monitor or
VCR input for you. Note that if the currently selected source is S-video and your monitor is switched to composite,
you will see a black-and-white picture on your monitor. If the currently selected source is composite and your
monitor is set to S-video, you will see a grainy color picture.
Can I connect mixed composite and S-video monitors and VCRs?

Yes, but you must connect both S-video and composite from all of your sources - your receiver will not
convert between S-video and composite. Refer to the previous question if not all of your sources have both
S-video and composite outputs.
For example, it is common to have an S-video monitor and a composite VCR. Connect the monitor to the
Zone 1 S-video output and the VCR to the V1 or TAPE composite output. The composite inputs will appear at the
composite outputs for TAPE and V1. (The S-video inputs also appear at the TAPE and V1 S-video outputs, but, in
this example, they are not connected.) To prevent feedback, TAPE IN will not appear on TAPE OUT and V1 IN will
not appear on V1 OUT - this also applies to the audio outputs. Zone 2 works the same for Z2 OUT and V2 OUT
with feedback prevention on V2.
Things get a bit more complicated for the Zone 1 output because it contains your receiver’s internal
on-screen display system. You must be sure that you tell your receiver which type of monitor you have in Zone 1
(see the following SETUP procedures). For the above example, connect your monitor to the Zone 1 S-video output
and set the Zone 1 monitor type to S-video in the SETUP procedure The S-video inputs will appear at he Zone 1
S-video outputs along with your receiver’s on-screen display. Note that, for the example, to view the tape made on
the composite VCR you will need to switch your monitor to composite - see the previous question.
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SETUP
For best results, perform the following set up procedure when you initially install your receiver and anytime you
change or add sources, speakers, etc. or when you rearrange your listening area
THE MENU SYSTEM

Setup of your receiver will require you to navigate through the menu system. We recommend that you use a video
monitor connected to the zone 1 output along with the remote control provided with your receiver. It is also
possible to set up your receiver from the front panel. Do not leave your video monitor on with the receiver in the
menu system for long periods of time. This can result in permanently burning the menu display into your monitor’s
screen. This would take several hours so there is no danger of it happening during normal setup procedures. The
following are general instructions for using the menu system. A complete guide to the menu system is included at
the back of this manual.
MENU - If you are not already in the menu system, the MENU button will activate the menu system. Once you are
in the menu system, the MENU button will return you to the next higher level menu or, if you are already at the
highest level, it will exit from the menu system.
UP/DOWN ARROWS - Once you are in the menu system, use the UP/DOWN ARROWS to move to the desired
menu selection. The currently active menu line is highlighted in a contrasting color.
SEL (remote) or ENTER (remote or front panel) - Some menu selections cause another menu to be activated.
Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS to move to the desired menu line. Pressing SEL or ENTER will activate the next
menu.
NUMERIC KEYS (remote only) - From the remote control you may also go directly to a menu line by typing the
corresponding line number. If there is another menu below that line it will be activated immediately (no ENTER
required).
LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS (remote) or VOLUME KNOB (front panel) - Some menu selections allow you to change
one of the receiver settings. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS to move to the desired menu line. Pressing the
LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS will change the setting. There are no LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS on the front panel. While in
the menu system, the VOLUME KNOB acts as the LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS. This means that you will not be able
to adjust the volume from the front panel while in the menu system. The remote control volume will work in most
menus.
TEXT EDITING - some menu selections will require you to edit text. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWS to change the
current (blinking) character. Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS (or VOLUME KNOB) to move to another character
position.
HELP SCREENS - The MAIN MENU provides a HELP GUIDE that summarizes these instructions. Specific help is
also provided at the bottom of every menu. The MAIN MENU also provides a PRODUCT INFORMATION screen
that provides basic information on your receiver. These screens will automatically scroll through each line.
UNIVERSAL REMOTE - Remember that when you press a source button (DVD, CD, etc.) the remote now
controls the selected device. To return control to your receiver, you must press AUDIO. ALWAYS check that
your remote is set to AUDIO before attempting to control your receiver. AUDIO will be displayed in the
remotes LCD window.
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USER PREFERENCE SETUP
You should always perform USER PREFERENCE SETUP after first installing your receiver and after
adding/changing sources or video monitors. Be sure your main power is switched on from the front panel. For
correct zone 1 video operation it is important that you perform the first step - DISPLAY SETUP - Z1 VIDEO
MONITOR. Other USER PREFERENCE setups are less important - the factory setting will work fine for most
users. Feel free to skip to SETUP/CONFIGURE after setting your Z1 monitor type.
MAIN MENU USER PREFERENCE SETUP

1 Help / Navigate
2 Product Information 1 Edit Preset Options
3 Zone 2 Operation 2 Edit Source Name
4 Edit Preset 3 Display Setup
5 User Preferences 4 Surround Modes
6 Setup / Configure 5 Memory Options
↑ ↓ move to new line ↑ ↓ move to new line
SEL select menu page SEL select menu page
MENU exit menu system MENU previous page
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1 AUD or POWER A SLEEP turn on receiver
2 MENU MENU activate menu system
3 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to User Preferences
4 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) activate USER PREFERENCE SETUP
Display Setup
This menu allows you to setup various aspects of your video and front panel displays.
USER PREFERENCE SETUP DISPLAY SETUP

1 Background Color Blue
1 Edit Preset Options 2 Overlay Opaque Bright
2 Edit Source Name 3 Front Display Bright
3 Display Setup 4 Z1 Video Monitor S-Video
4 Surround Modes 5 Z1 Monitor Aspect 4:3
5 Memory Options 6 Z1 Tuner Video Last
7 Z2 Tuner Video TV-V3
SEL select menu page ←→ adjust parameter
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Display Setup
2 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) activate DISPLAY SETUP
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Set your Zone 1 video monitor type - You should do this first so that you will get the best possible display while
performing the rest of the setup procedure.
DISPLAY SETUP
1 Background Color Blue
2 Overlay Opaque Bright
3 Front Display Bright
4 Z1 Monitor Video S-Video
5 Z1 Monitor Aspect 4:3
6 Z1 Tuner Video Last
↑ ↓ move to new line
←→ adjust parameter
M E N U previous page
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Z1 Video Monitor
2 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB change monitor setting Composite or S-Video
If you have a composite-only monitor or prefer to use composite video set this to COMPOSITE. If you have an
S-video monitor and will be using S-video sources set this to S-VIDEO. The S-VIDEO setting allows for mixed
composite and S-video sources.
In COMPOSITE mode your receiver will send only composite video to your zone 1 monitor. If your receiver detects
no composite video on the currently selected source it will send its internal composite background screen to the
monitor.
In S-VIDEO mode, your receiver will look for S-video on the selected source. If it finds S-video it will send it to your
Z1 monitor. If it finds no S-video but does find composite video it will send composite video to your monitor. It is up
to you to set your monitor accordingly. If it finds no video it will send its internal background screen to your monitor.
If S-video was previously detected on the current source, then the background screen will be S-video. If composite
was previously detected then the background screen will be composite. Setting Z1 VIDEO MONITOR to
COMPOSITE then back to S-VIDEO temporarily resets all inputs to S-video. If your monitor is capable of both
composite and S-video, make sure that its setting matches the setting you have chosen for the receiver. After
making this setting you should have a sharp, color picture on your zone 1 monitor.
Set the background color for your on-screen display menus -
DISPLAY SETUP
1 Background Color Red
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Background Color
2 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB change Background Color
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Set the intensity of on-screen video overlays - Overlays will appear when you change a receiver setting or your
receiver detects a change in the incoming audio or video information. Transparent mode allows video to be seen
behind the overlay.
DISPLAY SETUP
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Overlay
2 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB change Overlay Type
Set the intensity of the front panel display-
DISPLAY SETUP
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Front Display
2 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB change Display Brightness
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Set the Z1 Monitor Aspect Ratio - During normal operation, your receiver will overlay status information on your
video monitor. This information is normally displayed at the bottom of the monitor. However, if you are viewing
letterbox material on a 16:9 (widescreen) monitor, this information will be cut off. Selecting the 16:9 monitor
aspect ratio will position the status display within the letterbox viewing area. This setting does NOT affect setup
menus. Your monitor must be set for normal 4:3 viewing in order to display the entire menu page.
DISPLAY SETUP
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Z1 Monitor Aspect
2 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB change aspect
Set the tuner video - This allows you to view a TV/FM simulcast or watch a network sports broadcast while
listening to your local radio announcer. You can set any of the seven external sources. You can also choose “last”.
In “last” mode the tuner video will be from whatever source you watched before switching to TUNER. The final
choice for tuner video is off. In zone 1 “off” will cause the background color to be displayed. Zone 2 has no
on-screen display capability so off is truly off.
DISPLAY SETUP DISPLAY SETUP

1 Background Color Red 1 Background Color Red
2 Overlay Opaque Bright 2 Overlay Opaque Bright
3 Front Display Bright 3 Front Display Bright
4 Z1 Monitor Video S-Video 4 Z1 Video Monitor Composite
5 Z1 Monitor Aspect 4:3 5 Z1 Monitor Aspect 4:3
6 Z1 Tuner Video Last 6 Z1 Tuner Video Last
7 Z2 Tuner Video TV-V3 7 Z2 Tuner Video TV-V3
←→ adjust parameter ←→ adjust parameter
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Z1 Tuner Video
2 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB select Z1 Tuner Video
3 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Z2 Tuner Video
4 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB select Z2 Tuner Video
5 MENU MENU return to USER PREFERENCE SETUP
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Edit Preset Options
This menu allows you to configure your EDIT PRESET menu (see OPERATION - PRESETS) to allow changing
only the preset title (as you are used to if you have used older B&K equipment) or a more versatile mode that
allows for directly editing common preset information from the EDIT PRESET menu. Check that you are in USER
PREFERENCE SETUP and that the remote is in AUDIO mode.
USER PREFERENCE SETUP EDIT PRESET OPTIONS

1 Edit Preset Options Full Edit Preset No
2 Edit Source Name
3 Display Setup
4 Surround Modes Changes allowed only
5 Memory Options to the PRESET TITLES
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Edit Preset Options
2 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) activate EDIT PRESET OPTIONS
3 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB choose option

Edit Source Name
From the factory, your receiver will display source names that match those printed on the rear of the receiver and
on the supplied remote. However, this menu allows you to change the displayed names to match the actual
sources used. If you do not want to change the names then skip this step. Note that the tuner name cannot be
changed. Check that you are in USER PREFERENCE SETUP and that the remote is in AUDIO mode.
USER PREFERENCE SETUP EDIT SOURCE NAME
1 Edit Preset Options DEFAULT USER
2 Edit Source Name V1 VC R
3 Display Setup
4 Surround Modes Using AV system controller
5 Memory Options select source to rename
AUD to select control
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SEL select menu page ←→ change position
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Edit Source Names
2 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) activate EDIT SOURCE NAME
3 desired source (SOURCE) step to source select source to rename

4 AUDIO return control to receiver
5 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) change blinking character
6 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB move to new character position
7 repeat 5 - 6 repeat 5 - 6 continue changing characters
8 repeat 3 - 7 repeat 3 - 7 rename more sources
Surround Mode Operation
This menu allows you to set the level of automation your receiver will apply in choosing a surround mode and
make a special setup for stereo listening. Check that you are in USER PREFERENCE SETUP and that the remote
is in AUDIO mode.
Set Surround Operation - Most users wll prefer the factory setting - AUTOMATIC. In this mode the receiver
automatically sets the surround mode to full 5.1 channel operation (or as many as permitted by your speaker
setup) whenever a Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream is detected regardless of what surround mode you have
selected. For example, load your CD changer with a normal PCM CD, a DTS CD, and another normal PCM CD
and set the surround mode to 3-STEREO. While the PCM CD is playing you will get sound from the front and
center speakers only. When the disc changes to the DTS CD you will get sound from front, center, and rear. When
the third (PCM) CD starts the receiver returns to 3-STEREO. Note that if a Dolby Digital or DTS source is currently
playing and you change the surround mode the receiver will stay in the selected surround mode until you change
to another disc. In MANUAL mode the chosen surround mode remains set regardless of the bitstream detected. In
the above example only the front and center speakers would be used on all three CDs even though the DTS CD
was capable of providing full 5 channel sound. Note that the rear channel information is not lost. It is simply mixed
into the front speakers.
USER PREFERENCE SETUP SURROUND MODE OPERATION

1 Surround Operation Auto
1 Edit Preset Options Dolby Digital / DTS 5.1
2 Edit Source Name overrides MODE setting
3 Display Setup 2 Stereo Operation Normal
4 Surround Modes STEREO MODE is Digital
5 Memory Options Front L/R speaker size
from speaker setup menu
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Surround Modes
2 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) activate SURROUND MODE OPERATION
3 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Surround Operation

4 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB choose desired mode
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Set Stereo Operation - Most users wll prefer the factory setting - NORMAL. In this mode, the settings you will
enter in the following speaker setup apply to the STEREO surround mode as well as all the other modes. Users
with large front speakers may wish to use them with a subwoofer for movies to keep the extreme bass contained
in some movies out of their front speakers. However, they may wish to use their front speakers as full range
speakers when listening to stereo music material. If this is your case then set STEREO OPERATION to LARGE.
We do not recommend using the LARGE setting if you use small, satellite or bookshelf speakers as the bass
information even in stereo music may damage the speakers at high volume levels. Some users may prefer the
sound of their source’s (or separate) digital to analog converter over the converter contained in the receiver but
still wish to use the receiver’s converter for Dolby Digital and DTS material. If this is your case then set STEREO
OPERATION to DIRECT. Make sure you have made both analog and digital connections from your source. In this
mode when you choose STEREO your receiver will ignore the digital inputs. Note that direct mode also bypasses
bass management so that you get the purest possible sound from your outboard equipment. This means that, like
LARGE mode, you should not use DIRECT mode with small, satellite or bookshelf speakers.
SURROUND MODE OPERATION

1 Surround Operation Auto
Dolby Digital / DTS 5.1
overrides MODE setting
2 Stereo Operation Normal
STEREO MODE is Digital
Front L/R speaker size
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Stereo Operation
2 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB choose desired mode
4 MENU MENU return to MAIN MENU
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SETUP/CONFIGURE
You should always perform Setup/Configure after first installing your receiver and after adding/changing speakers
or sources or rearranging your listening area. If you have just completed the USER PREFERENCE SETUP above
you are already in the MAIN MENU. If not, follow the instructions above to get to the MAIN MENU. Check that the
remote is in AUDIO mode.
MAIN MENU SETUP MENUS
1 Help / Navigate
2 Product Information 1 Speaker Size and Delay
3 Zone 2 Operation 2 Speaker Calibration
4 Edit Preset 3 Source Levels
5 User Preferences 4 AM Tuner Channels
6 Setup / Configure 5 FM Tuner Channels
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Setup/Configure
2 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) activate SETUP MENUS
Speaker Size and Delay
The speaker size and delay menu lets you tell your receiver how many speakers you have in your system, the
relative size of the speakers, and their placement in the room. This is the most important setup procedure you will
perform. The receiver comes from the factory setup for 5 small speakers and a subwoofer. If this does not match
your speakers then audio information will be lost. For example, if you do not currently have a center channel
speaker and you do not perform this setup procedure, the center channel information will be lost. If you perform
this setup correctly, the receiver will know that you have no center channel speaker and send this information to
your front left and right speakers (along with the normal front left and right information) so no audio information is
lost.
About Speaker Size - Speaker size literally refers to the size of your speakers. Audio material, particularly Dolby
Digital and DTS movies, often contain large amounts of bass. If this bass information is sent to small speakers
that are incapable of reproducing so much bass, then the bass information will be lost or distorted. MANY SMALL
SPEAKERS MAY BE DAMAGED BY TOO MUCH BASS. By telling your receiver the size of your speakers, it will
be able to intelligently route the bass to speakers that can reproduce it correctly. Typically, all bookshelf or satellite
speakers are considered small. Smaller floor standing speakers with single woofers 8” or less should also be
considered small. Floor standing speakers with 10” or larger woofers or multiple smaller woofers may be
considered large. These are general guidelines only - if you are unsure consult your speaker manufacturer. If you
have all small speakers we strongly recommend use of a subwoofer. If your front left and right speakers (or more)
are large then you may not require a subwoofer, but you may still get better results using a subwoofer, especially
with Dolby Digital and DTS movies.
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Set The size for your front left/right speakers - OFF is not a choice - you must have front speakers.
SETUP MENUS SPEAKER SIZE SETUP
1 Front L/R Small
1 Speaker Size and Delay 2 Center Small
2 Speaker Calibration 3 Rear L/R Small
3 Source Levels 4 Subwoofer Yes
4 AM Tuner Channels 5 LFE Normal
5 FM Tuner Channels 6 Center Delay 0 ms
7 Rear Delay 0 ms
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Speaker Size and Delay
2 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) activate SPEAKER SIZE SETUP
3 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Front L / R

4 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB choose speaker size
Front L / R setting Subwoofer Ultra Subwoofer On Subwoofer Off

Small Front Bass to Subwoofer Front Bass to Subwoofer Front Bass is Lost
Front Hi-Pass to Front Front Hi-Pass to Front Front Hi-Pass to Front
Large Front Bass to Subwoofer Front Full Range to Front Front Full Range to Front
Front Full Range to Front
Set the size for your center speaker -
SPEAKER SIZE SETUP

1 Front L/R Small
2 Center Small
3 Rear L/R Small
4 Subwoofer Yes
5 LFE Normal
6 Center Delay 0 ms
7 Rear Delay 0 ms
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Center Subwoofer Ultra Subwoofer On Subwoofer Off Subwoofer Off

setting Front Large Front Small
Off Center Bass to Sub Center Bass to Sub Center Full to Front Center Bass is Lost
Center Hi-Pass to Front Center Hi-Pass to Front Center Hi-Pass to Front
Small Center Bass to Sub Center Bass to Sub Center Bass to Front Center Bass is Lost
Center Hi-Pass to Center Center Hi-Pass to Center Center Hi-Pass to Center Center Hi-Pass to
Center
Large Center Bass to Sub Center Full to Center Center Full to Center Center Full to Center
Center Full to Center
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Set the size for your rear left/right speakers -
SPEAKER SIZE SETUP

1 Front L/R Small
2 Center Small
3 Rear L/R Small
4 Subwoofer Yes
5 LFE Normal
6 Center Delay 0 ms
7 Rear Delay 0 ms
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Rear L / R
Rear Subwoofer Ultra Subwoofer On Subwoofer Off Subwoofer Off

setting Front Large Front Small
Off Rear Bass to Sub Rear Bass to Subwoofer Rear Full to Front Rear Bass is Lost
Rear Hi-Pass to Front Rear Hi-Pass to Front Rear Hi-Pass to Front
Small Rear Bass to Subwoofer Rear Bass to Sub Rear Bass to Front Rear Bass is Lost
Rear Hi-Pass to Rear Rear Hi-Pass to Rear Rear Hi-Pass to Rear Rear Hi-Pass to Rear
Large Rear Bass to Sub Rear Full to Rear Rear Full to Rear Rear Full to Rear
Rear Full to Rear
Setup your subwoofer -
SPEAKER SIZE SETUP

1 Front L/R Small
2 Center Small
3 Rear L/R Small
4 Subwoofer Yes
5 LFE Normal
6 Center Delay 0 ms
7 Rear Delay 0 ms
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Subwoofer
2 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB choose subwoofer setting
Subwoofer Setting Front Large Front Small

Off LFE to Front Speakers LFE is Lost
On or Ultra LFE to Subwoofer LFE to Subwoofer
Note: The subwoofer setting affects the routing of front, center, and rear bass information as shown previously.
This table shows the effect of the subwoofer setting for the LFE channel only.
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Setup your LFE channel - Usually this will be set to NORMAL. However, if you prefer less LFE you can reduce
the level or completely turn off the LFE channel. Note that this affects only the separate LFE channel available on
Dolby Digital and DTS material it has no effect on the reproduction of normal bass from the front, center, or rear
channels. If you have no subwoofer you may wish to reduce or turn off the LFE channel to reduce its contribution
to the bass going to your front speakers.
SPEAKER SIZE SETUP

1 Front L/R Small
2 Center Small
3 Rear L/R Small
4 Subwoofer Yes
5 LFE Normal
6 Center Delay 0 ms
7 Rear Delay 0 ms
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to LFE
2 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB choose LFE setting
Set your delays for speaker placement - Ideally your front and center speakers will be the same distance away
from your listening area. If this is the case leave the Center Delay set to 0. However, physical limitations
sometimes require placing the center speaker closer than the front left and right speakers. The center delay
setting electronically “moves” the center speaker back into alignment with the front speakers. Measure the
distance in feet to your front speakers and to your center speaker. Subtract the center distance from the front
distance. Use this number for your delay setting (1 foot is roughly equal to 1 ms). If the result is negative set the
delay to zero. If the result is greater than 5 feet set the delay to 5 ms.
Ideally your front and rear speakers will be the same distance away from your listening area. If this is the case
leave the Rear Delay set to 0. However, physical limitations often require placing the rear speakers closer than the
front speakers. The rear delay setting electronically “moves” the rear speakers back into alignment with the front
speakers. Measure the distance in feet to your front speakers and to your rear speakers. Subtract the rear
distance from the front distance. Use this number for your delay setting (1 foot is roughly equal to 1 ms). If the
result is negative set the delay to zero. If the result is greater than 15 feet set the delay to 15 ms.
SPEAKER SIZE SETUP SPEAKER SIZE SETUP

1 Front L/R Small 1 Front L/R Small
2 Center Small 2 Center Small
3 Rear L/R Small 3 Rear L/R Small
4 Subwoofer Yes 4 Subwoofer Yes
5 LFE Normal 5 LFE Normal
6 Center Delay 0 ms 6 Center Delay 0 ms
7 Rear Delay 0 ms 7 Rear Delay 0 ms
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Center Delay
2 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB adjust Center Delay
3 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Rear Delay
4 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB adjust Rear Delay
5 MENU MENU return to SETUP MENUS
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Speaker Calibration
Speaker calibration allows you to equalize the volume levels of each speaker to make up for differences in
speaker characteristics and distances from the listener to the speakers. For best results it is important that you
perform this calibration when you initially install your receiver, whenever you change speakers, and whenever you
rearrange your listening area. You may use a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter to perform this calibration or just
use your ears. If you do it by ear you may wish to go through the speakers several times. Sit or place the SPL
meter in your normal listening spot. Check that you are in the SETUP MENUS and that your remote is in AUDIO
mode. Note that if you have turned a speaker OFF in the SPEAKER SIZE SETUP menu then you will not be able
to select that speaker in the SPEAKER CALIBRATION menu. Also note that the VOL on the remote will not
function in this menu.
SETUP MENUS SPEAKER CALIBRATION
1 Left 0.0 dB
1 Speaker Size and Delay 2 Center 0.0 dB
2 Speaker Calibration 3 Right 0.0 dB
3 Source Levels 4 Right Rear 0.0 dB
4 AM Tuner Channels 5 Left Rear 0.0 dB
5 FM Tuner Channels 6 Subwoofer 0.0 dB
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Speaker Calibration
2 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) activate SPEAKER CALIBRATION
3 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Left
4 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB adjust left level to a convenient reference level
5 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Center
6 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB adjust center level to match left
7 repeat 5-6 for each speaker repeat 5-6 for each speaker repeat until all levels match
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Source Levels
This setup allows you to match the levels of your sources so that there are no large changes in volume as you
change from one source to another. This is for your convenience only and need not be performed unless you wish
to. You may use a SPL meter or your ear to adjust the levels. Note that the levels will depend not only on this
setting but also on the source material being played back. You may wish to use a test disc. Make sure you are in
the SETUP MENUS and your remote is in AUDIO mode.
SETUP MENUS SOURCE LEVEL SETUP

1 Speaker Size and Delay DEFAULT USER LEVEL
2 Speaker Calibration V1 VCR 0.0 dB
3 Source Levels
4 AM Tuner Channels
5 FM Tuner Channels Using AV system controller
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Source Levels
2 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) activate SOURCE LEVEL
3 desired source (SOURCE) step to source select source to adjust
5 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB adjust source level
MENU
6 repeat 3 - 5 repeat 3 - 5 adjust more sources
7 MENU return to SETUP MENUS
AM Tuner Settings
This set up allows you to preset up to 20 AM tuner channels for fast access. This is for your convenience only and
need not be performed unless you wish to.
Direct Frequency Tuning - Enter the frequency desired using the numeric keypad on the remote control. Press
CHANNEL UP to select the next preset channel.
Manual Tuning - Quick presses of LEFT/RIGHT or turn and release of the VOLUME KNOB will cause tuning in
single 10 kHz steps. (9kHz steps for European version.)
Seek Tuning - Holding LEFT/RIGHT or VOLUME will cause the tuner to SEEK (tune up or down automatically
stopping on strong stations). Once the tuner has started seeking you can let go of the button/knob. Once a station
is found you must let go of the button/knob before you can change frequencies again. In strong signal areas the
tuner may stop one step above or below the true frequency. Unless you are sure of the station’s frequency, check
to see that the signal might be better one step above or below the frequency that SEEK has found. In weak signal
areas the tuner may continue to seek all the way to the end of the band. To stop this simply press the ARROW (or
turn the VOLUME KNOB) in the opposite direction.
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SETUP MENUS AM TUNER SETTING
1 Speaker Size and Delay AM 550 Channel 0
2 Speaker Calibration
3 Source Levels
4 AM Tuner Channels
5 FM Tuner Channels
0.. 9 enter frequency
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SEL select menu page ←→ change frequency
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to AM Tuner Channels
2 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) activate AM TUNER SETTINGS
3 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) select channel for programming
4 Numeric keypad 0-9 or VOLUME KNOB adjust frequency
(REW) (FF)
5 repeat 3 - 4 repeat 3 - 4 program more channels
FM Tuner Settings
This set up allows you to preset up to 20 FM tuner channels for fast access. This is for your convenience only and
need not be performed unless you wish to. Refer to Direct / Manual / Seek tuning for AM Tuner above.
Stereo/Mono - Programming a channel to Stereo will play the channel in stereo if it is broadcast in stereo or in
mono otherwise. Programming a channel to Mono will force the channel to mono regardless of the broadcast. Use
mono to reduce background noise on weak channels.
SETUP MENUS FM TUNER SETTING
1 Speaker Size and Delay FM Stereo 103.3 Channel 5
3 Source Levels
4 AM Tuner Channels
5 FM Tuner Channels SEL mono / stereo
0.. 9 enter frequency
↑ ↓ move to new line ↑ ↓ change channel
SEL select menu page ←→ change frequency
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to FM Tuner Channels
2 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) activate FM TUNER SETTINGS
3 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) select channel for programming
4 Numeric keypad 0-9 or VOLUME KNOB adjust frequency
REW) or (FF)
5 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) set Stereo/Mono
6 repeat 3 - 6 repeat 3 - 6 program more channels
8 MENU MENU return to MAIN MENU
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Memory Backup
Your receiver continually saves any settings you have made even if power is lost. However, you may wish to save
a backup of your settings in case of inadvertent changes to them. To perform a backup follow the procedure
below. To restore backup settings perform the same procedure but select restore instead of backup. If you have
never made a backup, then performing a restore will call back the original factory settings.
MAIN MENU USER PREFERENCE SETUP

1 Help / Navigate
2 Product Information 1 Edit Preset Options
3 Zone 2 Operation 2 Edit Source Name
4 Edit Preset 3 Display Setup
5 User Preferences 4 Surround Modes
6 Setup / Configure 5 Memory Options
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to User Preferences
2 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) activate USER PREFERENCE SETUP
USER PREFERENCE SETUP MEMORY BACKUP AND RESTORE

1 Edit Preset Options 1 Memory Operation Backup
2 Edit Source Names Save ALL memory
3 Display Setup settings in EEPROM
4 Surround Modes
5 Memory Options
↑ ↓ move to new line SEL perform operation
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Memory Options
2 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) activate MEMORY BACKUP AND
RESTORE
3 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB choose Backup or Restore
4 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) perform Backup or Restore
5 MENU MENU return to USER PREFERENCE
MENU
SETUP
MENU
6 MENU return to MAIN MENU
7 MENU return to normal operation
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OPERATION
The following outlines the normal day-to-day operation of your receiver from the supplied universal remote or
directly from your receiver’s front panel. The universal remote is also capable of controlling other equipment and
storing sequences of commonly used commands. Refer to the separate remote manual for details on these
functions.
POWER ON/OFF
The main power switch on the front panel of your receiver must be on for the receiver to operate. When this switch
is off all power is removed from your receiver. This prevents turning it back on with the remote control. You can
use the main power switch for normal day to day operation but we suggest you use the sleep function instead so
that the receiver can be turned on and off from the remote. After turning on the main power you must wait a few
seconds while your receiver restores its internal memory. You may want to turn off the main power switch when
your receiver will be idle for extended periods of time or during periods of power line fluctuations. Your receiver will
not lose its memory while the main power switch is off.
Powering Up -- Please Wait
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SLEEP
Normally you will simply put your receiver to sleep (standby) when not in use. Sleep mode keeps a bare minimum
of functions running in order to allow remote control operation and fast start up. Note that the front panel SLEEP
button is lit while your receiver is asleep and is off when your receiver is operating. Also note that the remote
POWER button will not toggle your receiver in and out of sleep. You must use OFF.
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1 AUD or POWER A SLEEP wake up receiver
2 OFF A SLEEP put receiver to sleep (standby)
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CHOOSING A SOURCE
In general, the selected source will appear at the ZONE 1 output, the TAPE output, and the V1 output. To prevent
feedback, TAPE input will not appear at TAPE output and V1 input will not appear at V1 output.
DVD Source Composite Video

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desired source (SOURCE) step to source select desired source - remote now controls source
AUDIO return control to receiver if desired
Note: if your source has separate ON and OFF control like your receiver, pressing the source button will also turn
on that source. If not, you will have to hit POWER while the remote is still set to the desired source.
TAPE MONITOR - If you have an analog three-head cassette or reel-to-reel analog tape recorder you may wish to
use TAPE MONITOR, which allows you to hear exactly what is on the tape as you are recording.
Tape Source
Analog 2.0
S-Video
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desired source (SOURCE) step to source select desired source or TUNER
source will appear on TAPE and V1 outs
wait a few seconds while receiver analyzes
selected source
TAPE (SOURCE) step quickly to TAPE select TAPE monitor
TAPE will appear on Z1 out
Note: The tape monitor loop only allows recording of analog inputs. If you simply choose the source you wish to
tape without then selecting TAPE MONITOR then you can make analog recordings of digital inputs as well as
analog inputs.
TUNER OPERATION
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1 AUDIO (SOURCE) step to AM or FM make sure remote is in AUDIO mode

2 TUNER select TUNER
3 BAND select AM or FM
4 CHAN ∧ or CHAN ∨ ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) change to another channel
5 TUNE+ or TUNE- ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) and then manually tune up or down to desired frequency
VOLUME KNOB see AM/FM TUNER SETTING for DIRECT / SEEK / TUNE
6 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) set FM stereo/mono
Note: For a few seconds after performing any tuner operation ( TUNER, BAND, CHAN ∧∨, or TUNE+/-) you may
directly enter a frequency from the remote control’s numeric keypad. During this time the front panel VOLUME
KNOB also controls frequency and SEL or ENTER controls stereo/mono selection.
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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
MASTER LEVEL
MASTER LEVEL
92/80( '%
Master Volume 0 dB

VOL ∧ or VOL ∨ VOLUME KNOB adjust volume
MUTE can’t do from front panel instant volume all the way down
press MUTE again to restore
Note: The front panel VOLUME KNOB is used to control multiple functions and, therefore, cannot always control
the volume. MASTER LEVEL will light to let you know when the VOLUME KNOB will control volume. The
VOLUME KNOB never controls volume in the menu system. During normal operation the VOLUME KNOB may
switch to controlling other functions but will return to MASTER LEVEL after a few seconds. The remote’s VOL ∧ or
VOL ∨ will always change master volume level except in the SPEAKER CALIBRATION and SOURCE LEVEL
menus.
TEMPORARY LEVEL ADJUSTMENTS

Occasionally you may find that a you can’t hear the dialog very well in a particular movie, or a movie has too much
bass, etc. You can temporarily adjust the center, rear, and subwoofer settings without changing the permanent
settings you made in the SPEAKER CALIBRATION setup.
CENTER LEVEL
CENTER LEVEL
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Center Volume 0 dB
CENTER or CENTER ∠ (LEVEL) step to CENTER LEVEL adjust center volume
then use VOLUME KNOB
REAR or REAR ∠ (LEVEL) step to REAR LEVEL adjust rear volume
SUB or SUB ∠ (LEVEL) step to SUB LEVEL adjust subwoofer volume
DELAY or DELAY can’t adjust from front panel adjust rear delay
(REW) or(FF) can’t adjust from front panel adjust balance Note: only in STEREO
mode
Note: your receiver remembers a set of temporary adjustments for each source. If, for some reason, you wanted
to adjust CENTER LEVEL for all sources you would need to select each source and adjust it individually. Also note
that these settings are temporary and will be lost when you put your receiver to sleep or turn off the main power.
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SURROUND MODES
Your receiver provides a number of listening modes. The following table shows how your receiver responds to the
chosen surround mode setting for various types of source material. The table assumes five full range speakers
plus a subwoofer. If your speaker configuration is different from this make sure you have performed the set up
procedures described previously. When the setup is correctly performed your receiver will automatically route
audio to fewer/smaller speakers with no loss of information. If you wish to temporarily reduce the number of
speakers you are using do not repeat the setup procedure - simply choose the appropriate surround mode.
Stereo
Dolby Digital 2.0 Dolby Digital 5.1
Mono Pro Logic
(Stereo) DTS 5.1
Dolby Digital 2.0
M L-M M R-M L R LF C RF
Surround
L-R L-R LR LFE RR
M L-M M R-M L-M M R-M LF C RF

3 Stereo
Hall L-R L-R L-R L-R LR LFE RR
M L-M M R-M L-M M R-M LF+LR C RF+RR

3 Stereo
LFE
M M L R L R LF+C RF+C
Stereo
Hall L-R L-R L-R L-R LR LFE RR
M M L R L R LF+C+LR RF+C+RR
Stereo
F/R M M L R L R LF+C+LR LFE RF+C+RR
Stereo
LFE
M M L R L R LF+C+LFE RF+C+LFE
Stereo +(LR+RR) -(LR+RR)
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M - mono, same information on both channels of analog, PCM, or Dolby Digital 2.0 bitstream
L - left channel of stereo information of analog, PCM, or Dolby Digital 2.0 bitstream
R - right channel of stereo information of analog, PCM, or Dolby Digital 2.0 bitstream
LF - left front channel of a Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS 5.1 bitstream
C - center channel of a Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS 5.1 bitstream
RF - right front channel of a Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS 5.1 bitstream
RR - right rear channel of a Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS 5.1 bitstream
LR - left rear channel of a Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS 5.1 bitstream
LFE - low frequency effects channel of a Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS 5.1 bitstream
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Surround Modes (cont.)

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MODE (MODE) step to desired mode
Note: your receiver keeps track of a surround mode for each of the sources. It would be possible, for example, to
have your DVD player set to SURROUND while your CD player is set to STEREO. All you need to do is change
sources and the surround mode you last used for that source will be recalled. HEADPHONE mode, unlike the
other surround modes, applies to all sources. This allows you to change sources while remaining in HEADPHONE
mode. When you leave HEADPHONE mode, each source will return to the SURROUND mode that was previously
active for that source.
Why do I need all these modes?

Many people will be happy leaving their receiver in SURROUND mode all the time. Your receiver will automatically
switch back and forth between Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS (AVR202 only). Stereo material will be
played back with Pro Logic decoding. ProLogic’s extraction of mono information to the center channel works just
as well on stereo (non-ProLogic encoded) material and may provide improved imaging, especially when sitting
away from the “sweet spot” in the center of your speakers. Only Dolby Pro Logic encoded 2-channel material has
true rear speaker information. However, ProLogic’s rear speaker processing may provide a pleasing ambiance
effect on many stereo (non-ProLogic) soundtracks. You can turn off center channel processing by using STEREO
HALL mode, you can turn off rear channel processing by using 3 STEREO mode, or you can turn off both center
and rear processing by using STEREO mode.
STEREO F/R (Front/Rear) mode puts you in the orchestra instead of in front of it. Some people prefer this mode
for all their stereo listening. It may also be useful when you have a large group where it is difficult to put everyone
near the optimum listening position.
STEREO Lt Rt (Right total Left total) is provided for making Pro Logic compatible analog recordings from all
sources including Dolby Digital and DTS. Your tape outputs contain the same audio information as your left and
right front speaker outputs. If you make a tape in a normal listening mode such as SURROUND then the center
and rear information will not appear on the tape. Since the center channel contains much of the dialog for movies,
the tape will be almost useless. STEREO Lt Rt mode allows you to make a tape with little loss of information. You
can’t directly make an analog tape of Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS 5.1, but STEREO Lt Rt will produce a Dolby Pro
Logic compatible tape from 5.1 sources that will preserve much of the surround information. Note that Dolby
Digital will mix LFE at 10dB below normal level in this mode.
WARNING: in order to make STEREO Lt Rt recordings with full range audio, it is necessary to override
the bass management processing in your receiver. This means that full range audio (including LFE) will
also be sent to your front left and right speakers. If you have small front speakers we strongly suggest
you turn the volume down or even mute the volume while making STEREO Lt Rt recordings. Otherwise
you can damage your speakers. The volume or mute setting does not effect the level from the TAPE and
V1 outputs.
HEADPHONE mode is identical to STEREO mode except that the internal amplifiers in your receiver are turned
off. Also, some of the CONTROL outputs may also be turned off (typically CONTROL OUT 1) depending on how
your receiver has been set up (see ADVANCED FEATURES), allowing you to turn off any external amplifiers or
powered subwoofers with compatible CONTROL inputs.
WARNING: in order to provide full range audio to your headphones, it is necessary to override the bass
management processing in your receiver. This is not a problem if you are using the internal amplifiers in
your receiver since they will be turned off. However, if you are using external amplifiers or powered
speakers with no CONTROL OUT capability then full range audio (including LFE for DTS) will also be sent
to your front left and right speakers. If you have small front speakers we strongly suggest you manually
turn off your external amplifiers or powered speakers before switching to HEADPHONE mode. Otherwise
you can damage your speakers.
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OVERRIDES
Some laserdiscs contain the normal movie soundtrack on the PCM, AC-3 RF or DTS digital soundtrack along with
supplemental information on the laserdisc’s analog track. Your receiver will automatically select the digital track if
one is available. In order to reach the analog track we have provided an analog override to force the receiver to
ignore the digital soundtrack. Note that your laserdisc player normally puts out converted digital soundtracks on its
analog output. You will also need to adjust your laserdisc player to get the analog track. Refer to your laserdisc
manual. The override is not limited to laserdisc. It can be used with any source anytime you wish to hear the
analog input rather than the digital.
Warning - DTS and Dolby Digital are digital only formats. Your source may try to interpret these as normal
PCM tracks resulting in a loud noise on the source’s analog outputs. If you’re not sure, turn your
receiver’s volume down before engaging the analog override. This warning does not apply to DVD
players. All DVD players can properly interpret Dolby Digital tracks. Currently available DTS compatible
DVD players have no analog output when the DTS track is selected.
When DTS started to make CDs and Laserdiscs, they made the bitstream fully compatible with the PCM
standards. Unfortunately, this makes it difficult to tell the difference between PCM and DTS. The result is that you
will occasionally hear a short extraneous sound at the beginning of DTS CDs and laserdiscs or after fast-forward,
pause, etc. We have provided an override to eliminate this extraneous sound at the cost of automatic bitstream
detection. If you find the extraneous sound unacceptable, engage the DTS override before playing your DTS disc.
Remember that if you subsequently try to play any non DTS material you will need to manually switch back to auto
(plug and play) operation.
Dolby Digital recordings may contain passages with very large dynamic range. This normally will enhance the
Home Theater experience. However, it may not be desirable at all times, for example, during late night listening.
Dolby Digital bitstreams allow for listening with a compressed dynamic range that reduces high level passages and
increases low level passages. This allows the listener to hear quiet passages even at low volume levels while at
the same time limiting the maximum volume of very loud passages. Note: this override is available only for Dolby
Digital recordings.
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1 ↵ (ENTER) then step to desired override mode or
plug and play (auto)
∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN)
2 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) engage override
Note: your receiver remembers an override independently for each source. If, for some reason, you wanted to set
DTS or analog override for all sources you would need to select each source and override individually. Also note
that these settings are temporary and will be lost when you put your receiver to sleep or turn off the main power.
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PRESETS
Presets allow you to save your favorite settings and recall them instantly. Your receiver can store two banks of 10
presets (0..9 & A0..A9) in each of 2 Zones. The saved information includes the selected source, the volume, the
surround mode, the tuner station and band, and all of the temporary settings and overrides described above. A
convenient set of presets come preprogrammed with your receiver.
Recalling a Preset
Preset 0 Music Video
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Press SEL to Recall

1 number or A + number (PRESET) step to desired preset review settings for recall
2 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) recall preset
Saving a Preset
SAVE PRESET A2 SAVE PRESET A2

'Watch DVD/VLD' Saving Current Settings
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0. . A9 change preset 0. . A9 change preset
↑ ↓ ←→ change title ↑ ↓ ←→ change title
SEL save preset SEL save preset
M E N U cancel M E N U cancel
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1 make all settings you wish to save make all settings you wish to save prepare for saving preset
2 SAVE (PRESET) and ↵ (ENTER) simultaneously activate preset save
3 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) rename preset if desired
< (REW) or > (FF) VOLUME KNOB
4 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) save preset
Recalling/Saving Presets via the Menu System

You can also recall and save presets via your receiver’s menu system from the remote or from the front panel. If
using the remote be sure it is in AUDIO mode, if not, press AUDIO.
MAIN MENU EDIT PRESET 0

1 Help / Navigate 'Music Video '
2 Product Information TV-V3 auto CENTER 0.0 dB
3 Zone 2 Operation FM ST 87.5 REAR 0.0 dB
4 Edit Preset Surround SUB 0.0 dB
5 User Preferences VOL -25 dB DELAY 15.0 ms
6 Setup / Configure 0.. A9 change preset
↑ ↓ change character
↑ ↓ move to new line ←→ change position
SEL select menu page SEL save preset
MENU exit menu system M E N U previous page
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2 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Edit Preset (Titles)
3 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) activate EDIT PRESET (TITLE)
4 number or A + number (PRESET) step to desired preset recall preset
(REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB
(SOURCE)
6 source then AUDIO
MODE (MODE) edit preset if desired
(full preset edit must be enabled -
VOL ∧ or VOL ∨ see USER PREFERENCE SETUP)
CENTER or CENTER
REAR or REAR
SUB or SUB
DELAY or DELAY
7 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) save preset if desired
MENU
8 repeat 4 - 7 repeat 4 - 7 edit more presets
9 MENU return to main menu
10 MENU MENU exit menu system
Note: If you have selected TUNER you can change channel or frequency as described in TUNER OPERATION.
GETTING RECEIVER STATUS

If you are not in a menu, pressing ENTER will bring up a two-line status message. This display will also pop up
automatically whenever you change sources or whenever the source information changes. The video type is very
important if you are using mixed composite and S-video sources since it will tell you how you must set your
monitor for the best picture. The bitstream and channel information is particularly important with DVDs since they
may contain multiple soundtracks. When you initially start the DVD you may get a Dolby Digital 2.0 soundtrack. To
get the best possible sound, you may have to use the DVD player’s menu system to get to a Dolby Digital or DTS
5.1 channel soundtrack. If you ever need to call B&K regarding a problem with your receiver be sure to note the
status display before calling.
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The bitstream source The video type

your receiver has detected your receiver has detected
The bitstream type The number of channels

your receiver has detected your receiver has detected

SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) recall receiver status
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ZONE 2 OPERATION
Via the Front Panel
You can control zone 2 from your receiver’s front panel by using the LEVEL button to step to ZONE 2. The front
panel will now control zone 2. After a few seconds of inactivity, control will return to zone 1. The SLEEP, PRESET,
ENTER, UP/DOWN ARROWS, SOURCE and VOLUME KNOBS will function exactly as for zone 1. MENU and
MODE buttons will not function in zone 2. The level button will instantly return front panel control to zone 1.
Via the Remote Control
You can set up your remote to control zone 2 instead of zone 1. Follow the instructions in the separate remote
control manual for setting the AUDIO product ID to match zone 2 (product ID 2 unless you have changed it in
ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS). After setting your remote for zone 2 it will no longer control zone 1 until you
change it back. If you use zone 2 often you may wish to purchase an additional B&K AV 5.1 system controller (or
other compatible universal remote control) and leave it set up for zone 2. You may also wish to install a remote
repeater system to allow zone 2 control from other rooms.
Via the Menu System
You can control zone 2 from the menu system using either the front panel or zone 1 remote. Choose Zone 2
Operation from MAIN MENU. (Be sure the remote is in AUDIO mode.)
MAIN MENU ZONE 2 OPERATION

1 Help / Navigate PRESET 0 'Music Video '
2 Product Information
3 Zone 2 Operation POWER Off V O L U M E -25 dB
4 Edit Preset SOURCE INPUT TV-V3
5 User Preferences
6 Setup / Configure 0.. A9 change preset
↑ ↓ change character
↑ ↓ move to new line ←→ change position
SEL select menu page SEL save preset
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2 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Zone 2 operation
3 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) activate ZONE 2 OPERATION
4 number or A + number (PRESET) step to desired preset recall preset
(REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB
6 Power A SLEEP edit preset if desired
source then AUDIO (SOURCE)
VOL ∧ or VOL
7 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) save preset if desired
MENU
8 repeat 4 - 7 repeat 4 - 7 edit more presets
MENU
9 MENU return to main menu
10 MENU exit menu system
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ADVANCED FEATURES
WARNING - The following describes the advanced features of the receiver. Since changing some of
these functions may cause severe effects such as no sound or no remote control operation, we suggest you leave
this menu disabled (hidden) for normal operation. If you are unsure of what you are changing DO NOT perform
any advanced operations. These features may be activated by simultaneously pressing the SLEEP, DOWN, and
UP buttons on the front panel of the receiver.
ADVANCED SECURITY OPTIONS

Advanced Security options allow you to hide the ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP menu to prevent inadvertent
changes to advanced system settings. This menu also allows you to lock your preset and tuner channel settings to
prevent inadvertent reprogramming
Advanced Menu Visibility - If you select Advanced Menu Visible then you can return to this menu directly by
entering MAIN MENU and selecting Setup / Configure (refer to SETUP). Advanced Systems Settings will appear
as line 6 in SETUP MENUS. Make sure your receiver is on and the remote is in AUDIO mode.
ADVANCED SECURITY OPTIONS
1 Advanced Menu Visible

2 Memory Lock No
Locking memory backs up data
SLEEP+DOWN+SOURCE to restore

MENU previous page
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1 Function not available A SLEEP, ∧ (UP) and ∨ (DOWN) enable advanced features
from remote simultaneously
2 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Advanced Menu
3 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB set to Hidden (recommended) or Visible
Memory Lock - Locking memory will prevent changing of your presets, tuner channels, and system setup.
ADVANCED SECURITY OPTIONS ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP

1 Advanced Menu Visible 1 Zone 1 Setup
2 Memory Lock No 2 Zone 2 Setup
3 Power On Titles
Locking memory backs up data 4 Control Out
SLEEP+DOWN+SOURCE to restore 5 Security Options

←→ adjust parameter SEL select menu page
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Memory Lock
2 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB No - can change memory
MENU
Yes - memory is locked
3 MENU move up to ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP
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ZONE CONFIGURATION
Zone Configuration will allow you to set maximum volume levels for each zone, change remote control ID codes
for each zone and turn off the on-screen display overlays in zone 1. Make sure you are in the ADVANCED
SYSTEM SETUP menu and the remote is in AUDIO mode.
Z1 Setup
Z1 Max Level - Z1 max level allows you to set a maximum volume level for zone 1. This is very useful if you are
using speakers that can’t handle the maximum power output from your receiver or if you simply wish to limit the
volume that can be achieved using normal front panel or remote operation.
WARNING - If you set this level too low, the receiver may appear broken (no sound).
ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP ADVANCED ZONE 1 SETTINGS
1 Z1 Max Level +15 dB
1 Zone 1 Setup 2 Z1 Product ID 1
2 Zone 2 Setup 3 Z1 On Screen Enabled
3 Power On Titles 4 V1 Output Tape
4 Control Out WARNING Connecting a tape
5 Security Options recorder to V1 in LINE mode
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Zone Configuration
2 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) activate ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS
3 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Z1 Max Level
4 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB set desired maximum level
Z1 Product ID - Each message transmitted from your remote includes a Product Code, identifying the
manufacturer, and a product ID code from 1 to 16. The product ID code allows multiple B&K products to be
controlled from the same remote. Your receiver actually uses two product ID codes - one for zone 1 (normally set
to ID code 1) and the other for zone 2 (normally set to ID code 2). If you have a system with multiple B&K products
then you may wish to set the product ID codes to other values. Note that you cannot set the Z1 product ID to the
same setting as zone 2 or vice versa. If you need to set zone 1 to the current zone 2 setting then set zone 2 to
some other value first. Make sure you are in the ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS menu and the remote is in AUDIO
mode.
WARNING - if you change the product ID code in the receiver without making the corresponding change
to the remote then the remote will no longer work. Refer to the separate remote manual for details on
changing the remote’s product ID (“device code”).
ADVANCED ZONE 1 SETTINGS
2 Z1 Product ID 1
3 Z1 On Screen Enabled
4 V1 Output Tape
WARNING Connecting a tape
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Zone 1 Setup
2 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) activate Zone 1 Setup
3 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Zone 1 Zone ID
4 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB set desired product ID
5 MENU MENU move back to ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP
Z1 On Screen - During normal operation, when you make a change to a system setting or your receiver detects a
change to the incoming audio or video a message is overlaid along the bottom of your video screen. You can turn
off the overlay display from this menu. This will not affect the on-screen displays when you enter the menu system.
2 Z1 Product ID 1
4 V1 Output Tape
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Z1 On Screen
2 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB set Enabled or Disabled
V1 Output - V1 output is normally set up as a tape loop. The V1 and Z1 output are the current source (V2,
TV-V3, CD, DVD, etc.) except when the current selection is V1. When V1 is selected as the source, the Z1 output
is V1 and the V1 output is off. This prevents feedback when the V1 inputs and outputs are connected to a tape
deck or VCR. Feedback can cause high frequency oscillations which may damage your speakers. If you don’t
connect a tape deck to the V1 input and output you can use the V1 output as an additional line out. In this mode
V1 output is always the selected input including V1. Note: The Tape input and output is always set up as a tape
monitor for zone 1.
2 Z1 Product ID 1
4 V1 Output Tape
Y RXWSXW WDSH

1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to V1 Output
2 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB select either Tape or Line
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Z2 Setup
Z2 Level Control - You may wish to install an in-wall volume control in your second zone. This can cause
confusion between your receiver’s internal zone 2 volume controls and your in-wall controls.
WARNING - Setting Z2 LEVEL CONTROL to FIXED will cause your receiver to immediately send its
maximum zone 2 volume to your second zone (if zone 2 is on). Turn down your in-wall volume controls
before making this change.
ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP ADVANCED ZONE 2 SETTINGS

1 Z2 Level Control Fixed
1 Zone 1 Setup 2 Z2 Fixed Level +15 dB
2 Zone 2 Setup 3 Z2 Product ID 2
3 Power On Titles 4 V2 Output Tape
4 Control Out WARNING Connecting a tape
5 Security Options recorder to V2 in LINE mode
↑ ↓ move to new line move to new line
SEL select menu page ↑ ↓
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Zone 2 Setup
2 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) activate ADVANCED ZONE 2 SETTINGS
3 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Z2 Level Control
4 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB select Zone 2 Fixed or Variable
Z2 Max (Fixed or Variable) Level - Z2 max level allows you to set a maximum volume level for zone 2. This is
very useful if you are using speakers that can’t handle the maximum power output from your external amplifier or if
you simply wish to limit the volume that can be achieved using normal front panel or remote operation. If you have
chosen zone 2 level control (fixed), then this setting becomes the fixed level for zone 2. If you have chosen zone 2
level control (variable) then this setting allows the level for zone 2 to be adjusted. However, when adjusting this
level it cannot exceed the value set in Z2 max level.
WARNING - If you set this level too low, the receiver may appear broken (no sound).
ADVANCED ZONE 2 SETTINGS ADVANCED ZONE 2 SETTINGS

1 Z2 Level Control Variable 1 Z2 Level Control Fixed
2 Z2 Max Level +15 dB 2 Z2 Fixed Level +15 dB
3 Z2 Product ID 2 3 Z2 Product ID 2
4 V2 Output Tape 4 V2 Output Tape
WARNING Connecting a tape WARNING Connecting a tape
recorder to V2 in LINE mode or recorder to V2 in LINE mode
can cause speaker damage can cause speaker damage
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Z2 Max or Fixed Level
2 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB set to desired level
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Z2 Product ID - Each message transmitted from your remote includes a Product Code, identifying the
manufacturer, and a product ID code from 1 to 16. The product ID code allows multiple B&K products to be
controlled from the same remote. Your receiver actually uses two product ID codes - one for zone 1 (normally set
to ID code 1) and the other for zone 2 (normally set to ID code 2). If you have a system with multiple B&K products
then you may wish to set the product ID codes to other values. Note that you cannot set the Z1 product ID to the
same setting as zone 2 or vice versa. If you need to set zone 2 to the current zone 1 setting then set zone 1 to
some other value first. Make sure you are in the ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS menu and the remote is in AUDIO
mode.
WARNING - If you change the product ID code in the receiver without making the corresponding change
to the remote then the remote will no longer work. Refer to the separate remote manual for details on
changing the remote’s product ID (“device code”).
ADVANCED 2 ZONE SETTINGS
1 Z2 Level Control Variable
2 Z2 Max Level +15dB
3 Z2 Product ID 2
4 V2 Output Tape
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Zone 2 Zone ID
2 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB set desired product ID
V2 Output - V2 output is normally set up as a tape loop. The V2 and Z2 output are the current source (V1,
TV-V3, CD, DVD, etc.) except when the current selection is V2. When V2 is selected as the source, the Z2 output
is V2 and the V2 output is the previously selected source. This prevents feedback when the V2 inputs and outputs
are connected to a tape deck or VCR. Feedback can cause high frequency oscillations which may damage your
speakers. If you don’t connect a tape deck to the V2 input and output you can use the V2 output as an additional
line out. In this mode V2 output is always the selected input including V2.
ADVANCED 2 ZONE SETTINGS

1 Z2 Level Control Variable
2 Z2 Max Level +15dB
3 Z2 Product ID 2
4 V2 Output Tape
Y RXWSXW WDSH

1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to V2 Output
2 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB select either Tape or Line
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POWER ON TITLES
When you turn your receiver on it displays two lines of text. You can change this text to a personalized message.
Make sure you are in the ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP menu and the remote is in AUDIO mode.
ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP ADVANCED POWER ON TITLES

1 Zone Configuration 1 Power On Line 1
2 Power On Titles ' BK Components '
3 Control Out 2 Power On Line 2
4 Security Options ' Pwrd by Motorola'
SEL start editing
↑ ↓ move to new line ↑ ↓ change character
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Power On Titles
2 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) activate ADVANCED POWER ON TITLES
3 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Power On Line 1
4 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) activate Line 1
5 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) change blinking character
6 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB move to new character
7 repeat 5 - 6 repeat 5 - 6 continue changing characters
8 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) finish editing line 1
9 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Power On Line 2
10 repeat 4 - 8 repeat 4 - 8 edit Line 2
11 MENU MENU return to ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP
CONTROL OUT SETUP

Your receiver’s control outputs allow you to control up to 4 external devices such as power amplifiers, projection
screens, etc. The control outputs can be programmed on/off depending on which source is selected. They may
also have global control for all sources for headphone listening or remote repeater functions.
Control Out 1 - Control out 1 is dedicated to zone 1 it can be programmed to be on or off for each source. For
example you may wish to use the control out to pull down a projection screen for your V1 and DVD sources but roll
it up for Tuner and CD. Control out 1 can also be set to HEADPHONE mode. HEADPHONE mode is intended to
control external amplifiers to permit headphone listening without the need for manually turning off your external
amplifiers. HEADPHONE is a global setting for all sources - if you set HEADPHONE for one source it will be set
for all other sources.
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ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP CONTROL OUT SETUP for DVD
1 Control Out 1 Phones
1 Zone 1 Setup 2 Control Out 2 Zone 2
2 Zone 2 Setup 3 Control Out 3 Z1+Z2
3 Power On Titles 4 Control Out 4 Remote
4 Control Out Using AV system controller
5 Security Options select a source to setup
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Control Out
2 SEL or ENTER ↵ (ENTER) activate CONTROL OUT SETUP
3 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Control Out 1
4 desired source (SOURCE) step to source select source for Control Out setup
6 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB set desired control out
7 repeat 4 - 6 repeat 4 - 6 set control out 1 for other sources
Control Out 2, 3, and 4 - Control out 2, 3, and 4 can be used in either zone. For each source they can be
programmed to be on when that source is selected in zone 1, zone 2, or both zones. If the source is selected in
neither zone the control out will be off. Control outs 2, 3, and 4 can also be set to REMOTE. In REMOTE mode
your receiver acts like a remote repeater - IR remote signals detected by your receiver are repeated on the control
out. REMOTE mode is a global override for all sources.
CONTROL OUT SETUP for DVD
2 Control Out 2 Zone 2
3 Control Out 3 Z1+Z2
4 Control Out 4 Remote
Using AV system controller
select a source to setup
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1 (PAUSE) or (STOP) ∧ (UP) or ∨ (DOWN) move to Control Out 2
2 desired source (SOURCE) step to source select source for Control Out setup
4 (REW) or(FF) VOLUME KNOB set desired control out
5 repeat 2 - 4 repeat 2 - 4 set control out 2 for other sources
MENU
6 repeat 1 - 5 repeat 1 - 5 set control out 3 and 4
MENU
7 MENU return to ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP
8 MENU return to SETUP MENUS
MENU
MENU
9 MENU return to MAIN MENU
10 MENU return to normal operation
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After completing all of your advanced settings you may wish to backup the settings. Refer to Memory Backup in
the Setup section of this manual.
FACTORY RESET
Should you ever need to completely reset the receiver to the original factory settings from the front panel press the
SLEEP, DOWN, and LEVEL buttons simultaneously. The receiver will perform a complete reset and erase all
user programmed presets, menu settings, and the memory backup if you have performed one.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION

No sound, display 1. Power cord not plugged in. 1. Reconnect power cord.
will not light 2. Power off at AC source. 2. Check power at plug.
3. Power switch off. 3. Turn power switch on.
4. AC power inlet fuse blown or faulty. 4. Check for shorts or overloading. Replace
* fuse.
No sound, display 1. Receiver in mute 1. Unmute receiver.

on. 2. Volume control to minimum. 2. Increase volume.
3. Wrong source selected. 3. Select source.
4. Line stage to amp. cables loose or 4. Tighten, repair, or replace cable.
faulty.
5. Source to line stage cables loose 5. Tighten, repair, or replace cable.
or faulty.
Loud hum or buzz 1. Poor ground connection in 1. Check all connectors and repair as
on one or more interconnect cables. necessary.
channels 2. Poor ground in main AC supply. 2. Check ground of outlet. Have it checked by
qualified serviceman.
3. Poor ground on cable box. 3. Check ground.
4. Cables running across back of TV. 4. Reposition cables.
Surround sound 1. Recordings are not Pro Logic. 1. Play a Pro Logic recording.
does not sound 2. Recordings are not Dolby Digital. 2. Play a Dolby Digital recording.
correct. 3. Surround processor not in correct 3. Select proper surround mode.
mode.
4. Check speaker setup. 4. Pick correct speaker setup for your system.
5. Speakers phase wrong. 5. Check wiring of speakers (+) of speaker to
(+) on receiver. (-) on speaker to (-) on
receiver.
Remote will not 1. Batteries missing. 1. Check for batteries inside remote.
operate unit. 2. Batteries dead. 2. Put in fresh batteries.
3. Batteries inserted wrong. 3. Follow diagram in battery compartment.
4. Remote signal blocked. 4. Clear path to front panel of unit.
5. Lens requires cleaning. 5. Clean lens with a soft cloth.
6. Wrong programming. 6. Refer to remote manual.
Video is in Black 1. Z1 video monitor is selected to the 1. Select the proper video signal type
and White wrong signal type. (composite or S-video).
One or more 1. Internal fuses may have blown. * 1. Please contact B&K customer service.
channels sound There are two internal fuses per
bad channel
* Note:
If unit continues to blow power inlet fuses, replace only with fuses of same type and rating.
DO NOT USE A HIGHER RATED FUSE!, have it serviced by your dealer or B&K.
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RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS
Audio Specifications Video Specifications
Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/−0.5dB Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 10 MHz ±3dB
Input Sensitivity: 63 mV Maximum Input Level: 2 V P-P

Maximum Output Level: 9 V rms Maximum Output Level: 2 V P-P
Signal to Noise Ratio: 89 dB CCIR 2 k Weighted
max level
Input Impedance: 50 k Ohms Input Impedance: 75 Ohms
Output Impedance: 221 Ohms Output Impedance: 75 Ohms
Noise Test Reference Level: -12.5 dB
Surround Outputs 8
Audio Analog Inputs 7 Video Inputs 7
Audio Analog Outputs 5 Video Outputs 5
Digital Inputs coax/optical 7/ 5
Digital Outputs coax/optical 1/1
High Pass Crossover 80 Hz 12dB per octave
Low Pass Crossover 80 Hz 24dB per octave
Tuner Specifications FM Section Tuner Specifications AM section
Frequency Range: 87.5 - 107.9 MHz Frequency Range: 520 - 1670 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion: Less than 0.25% Total Harmonic Distortion: Less than 0.3%
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 15 kHz, +1/ -3 dB Sensitivity: 28 dBf
Capture Ratio: 2 dB
IHF (Usable) Sensitivity: 12 dBf
Mono/Stereo Sensitivity: 15 / 35 dBf Sensitivity: 28 dBf
Alternate Channel Selectivity: 65 dB Selectivity: 30 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio: 70 dB, A Weighted
Antenna Input Impedance: 75 Ohms Antenna Input Impedance: 300 Ohms
Amplifier Specifications Miscellaneous
Power rating: 8 ohms: 105 watts @ 1 kHz Line voltage: 120/220/240 VAC
Frequency response: 5 Hz - 45 kHz Power consumption: 1080 watts max
THD (S + N): 0.09 % @ 1 kHz ( 9 amps @ 120 V)
Damping factor: 150 31 watts standby
Current (peak to peak): 28 Amps Replacement fuses: Line -12 Amp/250 Volt
Slew rate: 14 V/µsec (slow blow type) Rails - 4 Amp/250 Volt
Dynamic headroom: 1.4 dB Dimensions: 17"(w)x17"(d)x6.25"(h)
S / N (A-weighted): 95 dB Weight: 55 pounds
Warranty: 5 years receiver
See Warranty page for 1 year remote
complete explanation
Specifications subject to change without notice

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HELP GUIDE EDIT PRESET OPTIONS SPEAKER SIZE SETUP
1 Front L/R Small
MENU Menu or Go Back Full Edit Preset No 2 Center Small
↑ ↓ New Line or Text 3 Rear L/R Small
←→ Adjust or Cursor 1 changes allowed only 4 Subwoofer Yes
1 SEL Select or Save to the PRESET TITLES 1 5 LFE Normal
ENTER Select or Save 6 Center Delay 0ms
7 Rear Delay 0ms
Press MENU to Exit MENU previous page MENU previous page
BK Components Ltd. EDIT SOURCE NAME ADVANCED ZONE 1 SETTINGS

SPEAKER CALIBRATION
1 Left 0.0 dB
AVR 202 Receiver DEFAULT USER 2 Z1 Product ID 1
2 Center 0.0 dB
Featuring DVD DVD 3 Z1 On Screen Enabled
3 Right 0.0 dB
5 Ch x 105 W and 2nd Zone 4 V1 Output Tape
2 2 4 Right Rear 0.0 dB 1 WARNING Connecting a tape
Plug n Play 2 Using AV system controller 5 Left Rear 0.0 dB
Dolby Digital and DTS select source to rename recorder to V1 in LINE mode
6 Subwoofer 0.0 dB
AUD to select control can cause speaker damage
Made in the USA ↑ ↓ change character ↑ ↓ move to new line
←→ change position ←→ adjust parameter
←→ adjust level
Press MENU to Exit MENU previous page MENU previous page
MENU previous page
ZONE 2 OPERATION DISPLAY OPTIONS SOURCE LEVEL SETUP ADVANCED ZONE 2 SETTINGS
PRESET 3 'Watch V1 ' 1 Background Color Blue 1 Z2 Level Control Variable
2 Overlay Opaque Bright DEFAULT USER LEVEL 2 Z2 Max Level +15 dB
POWER Off VOLUME -25dB 3 Front Display Bright DVD DVD 0.0 dB 3 Z2 Product ID 2
SOURCE INPUT V1 3 4 Z1 Video Monitor S-Video 4 V2 Output Tape
3 5 Z1 Monitor Aspect 4:3 3 Using AV system controller 2 WARNING Connecting a tape
0. . A9 change preset 6 Z1 Tuner Video Last select source to adjust recorder to V2 in LINE mode
MAIN MENU ↑ ↓ change character 7 Z2 Tuner Video TV-V3 can cause speaker damage
1 Help / Navigate ←→ change position ↑ ↓ move to new line AUD to select control ↑ ↓ move to new line
2 Product Information SEL save preset ←→ adjust parameter ←→ adjust level ←→ adjust parameter
3 Zone 2 Operation MENU previous page MENU previous page MENU previous page MENU previous page
4 Edit Preset
5 User Preferences
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6 Setup / Configure SURROUND MODE OPERATION AM TUNER SETTING ADVANCED POWER ON TITLES
EDIT PRESET 0
'Music Video ' 1 Surround Operation Auto
↑ ↓ move to new line Dolby Digital / DTS 5.1 AM 520 Channel 0 1 Power On Line 1
TV-V3 auto CENTER 0.0 dB
SEL select menu page REAR 0.0 dB overrides MODE setting ' BK Components '
MENU exit menu system Surround SUB 0.0 dB 2 Stereo Operation Normal 2 Power On Line 2
4 VOL -25 dB DELAY 15.0 ms 4 STEREO MODE is digital 4 3 ' Pwrd by Motorola '
0.. A9 change preset Front L/R speaker size
↑ ↓ change character from speaker setup menu 0.. 9 enter frequency SEL start editing
←→ change position ↑ ↓ move to new line ↑ ↓ change channel ↑ ↓ change character
SEL save preset ←→ adjust parameter ←→ change frequency ←→ change position
USER PREFERENCE SETUP MEMORY BACKUP AND RESTORE FM TUNER SETTING CONTROL OUT SETUP for TUNER
THE MENU SYSTEM

1 Edit Preset Options 1 Memory Operation Backup FM Stereo 96.9 Channel 0 2 Control Out 2 Zone 2
2 Edit Source Name Save ALL memory 3 Control Out 3 Z1 + Z2
3 Display Setup settings in EEPROM 4 Control Out 4 Remote
5 4 Surround Modes 5 4 Using AV system controller
5 Memory Options SEL mono/stereo select source to setup
5 0.. 9 enter frequency AUD to select control
↑ ↓ move to new line SEL perform operation ↑ ↓ change channel ↑ ↓ move to new line
SEL select menu page ←→ adjsut parameter ←→ change frequency ←→ adjust parameter
MENU previous page MENU previous page MENU previous page MENU previous page
ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP ADVANCED SECURITY OPTIONS

SETUP MENUS
1 Speaker Size and Delay
1 Zone 1 Setup 1 Advanced Menu Visible
2 Zone 2 Setup 2 Memory Locked No
3 Source Levels
4 AM Tuner Channels 3 Power On Titles
6 Locking memory backs up data
5 FM Tuner Channels 4 Control Out
5 Security Options SLEEP+DOWN+SOURCE to restore
6 Advanced System Settings
6 5
SEL select menu page
MENU previous page
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REAR PANEL ENLARGED VIEW
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NOTES
SPEAKER SIZE SETUP

1 Front L/R
2 Center
3 Rear L/R
4 Subwoofer
5 LFE
6 Center Delay ms
7 Rear Delay ms
SPEAKER CALIBRATION
1 Left dB
2 Center dB
3 Right dB
4 Right Rear dB
5 Left Rear dB
6 Subwoofer dB
SOURCE LEVEL
DEFAULT USER LEVEL
CD dB
DVD dB
TAPE dB
SAT dB
TV-V3 dB
V1 dB
V2 dB
TUNER dB
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NOTES
FM TUNER SETTING AM TUNER SETTING

FM Channel 0 AM Channel 0
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LIMITED WARRANTY
B&K Components Ltd., referred to herein as B&K, warrants your B&K equipment against all defects in material
and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original
purchaser and only to equipment in normal residential use and service. Defective equipment must be returned to
B&K, prepaid, accompanied by sufficient payment to cover the cost of return shipping and handling, and will be
repaired or replaced at the discretion of B&K whose decision as to the method of reparation will be final.
This warranty shall not apply to any equipment which is found to have been improperly installed, incorrectly fused,
misused, abused, or subjected to harmful elements, used in any way not in accordance with instructions supplied
with the unit, or to have been modified, repaired or altered in any way without the expressed, written consent of
B&K. This warranty does not apply to the cabinet, the remote controller, or appearance items such as the
faceplate, control buttons, or display lenses, nor does it cover any expenses incurred in shipping the unit to and
from the manufacturer’s service depot.
No warranty, implied or otherwise created by State law shall extend beyond the terms of this warranty and B&K
shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damage arising out of a defect in material or workmanship of
the unit during the terms of this warranty or thereafter. Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages and the foregoing exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. Your may also have other rights which vary from State to State.
No agent, representative, dealer or employee of B&K has the authority to increase or alter the obligations or terms
of this warranty.
B&K Components Ltd.
Warranty on Remote control is 1 year parts and labor. Customer is responsible for
shipping to and from the factory
RETURNING EQUIPMENT
No equipment may be returned to B&K Components Ltd. without a RETURN AUTHORIZATION. Should you find
it necessary to return equipment to B&K, for any reason, a RETURN AUTHORIZATION (RA) number must be
issued by B&K in respect of the equipment being returned. You may request an RA number by calling B&K at the
numbers below. We will need the following information to issue your RA number. Please have it ready before you
call.
1. Your name, address, and phone number.

2. The model and serial number of the equipment being returned.
3. A description of the problem being experienced.
4. Your sales receipt.
Your call will be referred to a Technical Service Representative who will work with you to resolve the problem. If it
is determined that the unit must be returned for repair, an RA number will be issued.
B&K Components Ltd. 2100 Old Union Road, Buffalo New York 14227
1-800-543-5252 or 1-716-656-0026
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NOTES
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B&K Components, Ltd.
2100 Old Union Road
Buffalo, New York 14227
716-656-0023
www.bkcomp.com
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© Copyright 1998 All Rights Reserved.

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PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING

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Remote Control - easy control of your B&K equipment.

A/V presets - 20 preset memories allow instant recall of user settings.

Internal Digitally Synthesized AM/FM Stereo tuner - stores 20 AM and 20 FM channels.

State-of-the-art power amplifier section -

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SLEEP Puts the receiver in standby (low power) mode.

Steps through audio / video presets for instant recall of setups.

ENTER Confirm selection or display current status of the receiver.

DOWN U P Step through menus, sources, or surround modes.

SOURCE Steps through the audio / video sources.

MODE Steps through the surround modes.

Selects MASTER, CENTER, REAR, and SUBWOOFER level

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8. Line level outputs - Fixed level outputs to an audio or video recorder.

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y What source components do I want to connect to my receiver? (CD, VCR, etc.)

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S-Video output S-Video input

Composite video output Composite video input

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DIGITAL OUTPUTS 3.5 mm

Optical digital inputs - First, remove the cap on SAT

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Spade connector Banana jack

Here is a typical receiver output setup:

SUB 2 CENTER 2 REAR R FRONT R

REAR RIGHT REAR LEFT CENTER Front Right Front Left

Rear Right Rear Left Center Front Right Front Left

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CONTROL OUTPUTS / IR INPUTS

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Do I need an AC-3 RF demodulator (B&K DT-1 or equivalent) to playback Dolby Digital

Do I need an AC-3 RF demodulator (B&K DT-1 or equivalent) to playback DTS laserdiscs?

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Can I connect a phonograph directly to my receiver?

Do I need to connect both S-video and composite video to my receiver?

Can I connect mixed composite and S-video sources?

Can I connect mixed composite and S-video monitors and VCRs?

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THE MENU SYSTEM

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