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K Components, Ltd.

AVR515 S

ERIES

AVR517 S

ERIES

User Manual

Five or Seven Channel

Surround A/V Processor Receiver

13927 1105

Summary of Contents for AVR515

Page 1: ...B K Components Ltd AVR515 SERIES 2 AVR517 SERIES 2 User Manual Five or Seven Channel Surround A V Processor Receiver 13927 1105...

Page 2: ...ls its products through authorized dealers in order to ensure that consumers obtain proper dealer service and support Buying from an authorized B K Components Ltd dealer insures that you have a FACTOR...

Page 3: ...CONNECTIONS 18 CONTROL OUTPUT CONNECTIONS 18 IR Emitter Connection 18 12VDC Control Connection 19 ZONE B CONNECTIONS 19 Zone B Amplification and Video Connection 19 AVR517 Series2 BACK CHANNEL AMPLIF...

Page 4: ...Operation 42 Headphone Operation 42 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY OPERATION 43 Processor Status 43 AUDIO MODES SPEAKER SELECTIONS 45 Audio Mode Usages 45 Speaker Selections 47 Equalization Settings and Adjustme...

Page 5: ...ng permanent hearing loss Do not operate for extended periods of time at high volume levels Protect the receiver from impact and place the receiver on a level surface The receiver is equipped with rai...

Page 6: ...ernal Digitally Synthesized AM FM Stereo tuner Store up to 40 AM or FM stations in A V presets State of the art high current power amplifier section Direct coupled Toroidal power supply class A pre dr...

Page 7: ...o to a video monitor An A V preamplifier requires the use of an external power amplifier Surround Processor A processor typically includes the capability to decode one or more surround formats and con...

Page 8: ...eased 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...

Page 9: ...ecordings Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx is a new extension of Dolby Pro Logic II technology This highly sophisticated algorithm processes native stereo audio signals and 5 1 channel multi ch...

Page 10: ...sic steers the effects into the soundfield by utilizing the surround channels for a more spacious 3 dimensional feeling When listening to music using the DTS Neo 6 music decoder stereo music recording...

Page 11: ...o contain a 5 1 surround sound mix DSD s simplified mechanism for recording and playback results in a frequency response over 100kHz and a dynamic range over 120dB across the audible frequency range D...

Page 12: ...of the receiver ON STANDBY places the unit in standby mode that allows turning back on with the remote control Only turn the receiver off with the main power switch when not using the receiver for an...

Page 13: ...n sources can be connected using analog audio composite video or S Video 14 A V Source record outputs Tape loop outputs will provide analog audio video source signals for Zone A or Zone B recording Pa...

Page 14: ...ice The setup software is easy to use and is intended to simplify the setup process of your new B K products Configure a system diagram of all components that are to be connected into the system The r...

Page 15: ...onnections See Video Monitor Connection page 14 for details on connecting a video monitor If the second zone of the surround receiver or the record loop outputs are going to be used the analog audio a...

Page 16: ...osite or S If no component assignment is made to a particular input the component output will be transcoded from the appropriate composite or S video input The receiver automatically detects the prese...

Page 17: ...ype plug or a spade plug connector They are color coded for easy identification OBSERVE POLARITY WHEN CONNECTING SPEAKERS The positive red post should always be connected to the speaker s positive red...

Page 18: ...SUB CENTER EXPANSION SERIAL AC LINE IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 V1 V2 TV DVD CD SAT TAPE TAPE V1 ZB V2 DVD INPUT A V SOURCE OUTPUTS A V SOURCE INPUTS COMPONENT VIDEO www bkcomp com AM FM ANTENNA ZONE A ZONE B OUT...

Page 19: ...ACK CENTER SUB SURROUND OUTPUTS OPTICAL S PDIF DIGITAL COAX S PDIF DIGITAL OUT SAT CD DVD V2 V1 V1 V2 TV ZA OUT ZB OUT SAT CD DVD CONTROL OUT IR INPUT ZONE A IEEE 1394 12VDC 50 mA 2 1 3 4 POSITIVE NEG...

Page 20: ...alog audio and video from whatever input is selected in Zone A LtRt mode will downmix a digital bitstream to left and right Record Line settings also apply to the Zone A optical and coaxial digital ou...

Page 21: ...e second zone Control for the second zone can be accomplished by using a remote control or by connecting a CK1 2 Keypad See page 21 for keypad connection description The audio and video output signals...

Page 22: ...ound back channels to supply the amplification for Zone B The main theater zone would then become a 5 1 surround system This modification can be ordered directly from the factory or you may contact yo...

Page 23: ...cklight button ZONE A ZONE B IR INPUTS Two IR inputs are located on the back panel of the receiver They are labeled IR IN Zone A Zone B The IR inputs use a 3 5mm mono mini jack Internally both the Zon...

Page 24: ...eatedly until you leave 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 With the supplied SR10 1 remote rocking the thumb pa...

Page 25: ...System setup should be used when initially setting up the receiver or if system param eters need to be adjusted Page 24 2 Unit Information Contains information about the unit make model serial number...

Page 26: ...the presets will operate and be recalled Presets allow virtual snapshots of the current settings to be saved The presets can then be recalled at a later time See page 30 4 Setup Displays This configur...

Page 27: ...no center speaker set it to none The center information will be reproduced in the front left and right speakers No audio information is lost however the sense of voices coming from the screen may be l...

Page 28: ...in speaker s is equal The crossover slope determines how gradual or abrupt this transition occurs 6 12 or 24dB More gradual slopes generally result in a smoother transition from main speakers to subwo...

Page 29: ...ncy response These deviations in frequency response contribute to each speaker s characteristic sound This is why one speaker might be preferred over another When a speaker is put into a room with wal...

Page 30: ...rator at 30dB Sweep the frequency range to locate the 3 highest peaks Using an SPL meter note the frequency and the level of these peaks Also note the frequencies above and below the peak where the le...

Page 31: ...lections If a speaker selection is chosen that is not possible based on the information you entered in the Speaker Setup Menu the receiver will automatically correct for this with no loss of audio inf...

Page 32: ...er should remain at the current listening level when the preset is recalled select NO Preset Names AUTO or MANUAL When saving a preset the system automatically generates a simple name for the preset T...

Page 33: ...ogic IIx Each decoder supports surround adjustments that can be made pertaining to how audio information is directed throughout the soundstage These adjustments apply only to the music mode of these d...

Page 34: ...n from user access To un hide the advanced menu simultaneously press the UP DOWN and ON STANDBY buttons Once these three buttons have been pressed the Security Options Menu will display with ADVANCED...

Page 35: ...being used B K offers the SR10 1 programming remote supplied with the B K AVR517 Series2 and AVR515 Series2 the CK1 2 Keypad or MZ 128 remote V1 Output TAPE or LINE The V1 output can be configured as...

Page 36: ...B Zone A B The control output is on when Zone A or Zone B is on and that source is selected in either zone Remote IR will pass through from the front panel or a connected keypad to the control output...

Page 37: ...ocked Locking memory will prevent changing of your presets or system settings Front Locked Locking the front panel will only allow operation of your receiver with a B K remote or RS 232 computer Inter...

Page 38: ...f the parameter that was changed Typical format example of a BKC DIP Reply An example BKC DIP Reply message the AVR517 Series2 or AVR515 Series2 will automatically generate when a master volume change...

Page 39: ...th invalid digital audio information In addition it is used to mute when a digital signal first appears or changes modes Most notably some DVD recorders output about 1 5 seconds of invalid digital bit...

Page 40: ...selected This prevents feedback through the recording device which could damage your speakers As a line output V2 will output the analog audio and video from whatever input is selected in Zone B Link...

Page 41: ...he source associated with the input on the B K receiver The setup software contains a database of various manufacturers IR codes for devices such as DVD players CD players music servers TVs and more I...

Page 42: ...iver in STANDBY or by using the ON and OFF buttons of the remote control Standby mode keeps minimal functions running in order to allow the remote control or keypad to quickly power the unit up Note t...

Page 43: ...e Z2 Operation menu is provided to aide in the operation of the second zone It does not have to be used in order to control the second zone To access this menu press the Menu button on the remote or t...

Page 44: ...from the front panel select a source press the MODE button Press the UP or DOWN arrows to step through until the receiver switches into headphone mode When in headphone mode CONTROL OUT 1 is set to of...

Page 45: ...pe audio mode speaker selections EQ setting and surround processing types The video source type is very important if you are mixing component composite and S video types It will describe the video typ...

Page 46: ...L2X MU 5 NEO6 MU 5 NEO6 MV 5 PL2X MV 5 PL2X MU 5 NEO6 MU 5 NEO6 MV 5 5 Backs Mono 5B STEREO 5B PL2X MV 5B PL2X MU 5B NEO6 MU 5B NEO6 MV 5B PL2X MV 5B PL2X MU 5B NEO6 MU 5B NEO6 MV 5B 6 Mono 6 STEREO 6...

Page 47: ...Mode Usages MONO The audio signals are summed or downmixed to produce a single mono channel which can then be distributed evenly to the desired number of speakers It is also useful in the case of a l...

Page 48: ...will automatically select SURROUND 6 for ES DSC material Cinema Mode As with 2 channel CINEMA mode is identical to SURROUND mode except that it adds high frequency roll off to the front and center cha...

Page 49: ...rround or back speakers When the system setup is correctly performed the receiver will route audio to fewer small speakers with the needed corrections to volume and down mixing applied automatically N...

Page 50: ...izer is designed to cancel the ear s frequency response anomalies to provide consistent tone at all volume levels Note that you will hear little difference using the loudness control at high volumes...

Page 51: ...e that is used to setup and save a preset The procedure references the SR10 1 Remote Control that came with the AVR517 Series2 or AVR517 Series2 receiver Step 1 First setup the receiver for the desire...

Page 52: ...e blinking character Use left right to move to a different character Press ENTER again to save the name From the front panel use UP or DOWN buttons to change the character and the volume knob to mode...

Page 53: ...sures that you have the latest version of setup software Your PC will need to be connected to the internet to execute the update The editor software can be used to program your SR10 1 to control other...

Page 54: ...down displays the list of commands within a device Once you select the command you want to shortcut to click SAVE The diagram below illustrates putting the B K command for the NEO 6 decoder in the DVD...

Page 55: ...ned IR code A learned code can be pressed or pressed and held for a sustained burst All buttons can be programmed with learned codes including all MAIN buttons hard and LCD except the buttons on FAV p...

Page 56: ...setup should follow the described procedure 1 Open BKcSuite A V Setup from BKTask DO NOT CONNECT UNIT TO COMPUTER Without a connection to the receiver is considered virtual mode 2 When BKcSuite is fi...

Page 57: ...talled communication ports Double click the COM port corresponding to the port the CT CK SR product is physically connected to and go to section 6 below 6 Set the proper communication properties The p...

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Page 60: ...cables Remote Keypad IR sensor s will not work 1 Batteries dead missing installed wrong 2 IR lock is enabled 3 IR inference 4 IR code set should be set to 0 0 2 5 Wires are crossed 1 Check and replace...

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Page 62: ...ON SCREEN MENU TREE 60 AVR 515 or 517 Series 2 Menu System...

Page 63: ...OUT SETUP 1 Control Out 1 2 Control Out 2 3 Control Out 3 4 Control Out 4 SECURITY OPTIONS 1 Advanced Men Visible 2 Memory Locked No 3 Front Locked No 4 IR Locked No RS 232 PORT SETUP 1 Port Enable 2...

Page 64: ...55 lbs Power Consumption 1200 watts max 10 amps 120 V 31 watts standby Replacement Fuses AC Line 12 Amp 250 Volt Slow Blow Rail 4 Amp 250 Volt Slow Blow surround channels 6 Amp 250 Volt Time Lag Mains...

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