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SYSTEM INSTALLATION 

 
There will most likely be a number of cables involved in the installation of your home entertainment system. 
Preplanning is essential in order to maximize system efficiency. We recommend the following as a means of 
helping you reach that goal. 
 

 

Make a diagram of your proposed system by laying out the relative location of each component in the 
system. Then lay out the proposed cable runs between them. Number each cable and record its length on 
the diagram for future use. 

 

Cable runs are critical in that they must be kept away from the sources of power radiation (amplifiers, 
power cords, heaters, appliances, etc.). For safety reasons, they should also be kept out of traffic areas. 

 

The process of optimizing the system will include the type of cable, the length of the run, and the 
obstructions it must deal with along its run. Your dealer can advise you on the products available and 
their relative merits. If building custom length audio cable is not your strength, you dealer should be able 
to help you with that as well. 

 

When possible, use a separate AC power line for the amplifier, one that is not shared by any other 
household component. 

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!

 

 
 
Tip

: Take a piece of string (longer than the longest cable run) and mark it at each foot of length. Then do a mock 

cable run using the string, dressing it neatly along the way. Count the divisions to the next full foot, and add one 
foot to all for some movement of the components. This will provide you with ideal cable length.  
 

MAKING THE CONNECTION 

 

 

Before doing anything, insure that the power switch on the amplifier’s front panel is in the ‘off’ position. 

 

Again, it is recommended that you locate a separate AC power outlet for the amplifier, one that is 

not

 shared 

by any other audio component in the system or any other household component. This will eliminate the 
possibility of the amplifier ‘modulating’ the power being supplied to the component and compromising the 
signal originating from that component. 

 

Locate the AC power cord provided with the amplifier and plug it into the power input receptacle in the rear 
panel. 

Do not connect it to the AC power source yet!

 

 

Connect the audio cable from your preamplifier’s output to the corresponding input connector on the amplifier. 

 

Connect the wire from your speakers to the appropriate outputs on the amplifier. It is absolutely essential that 
you observe correct polarity in all theses connections. 

 

Example: 

If you connect your left output of your preamplifier to channel 4 input on the amplifier, remember to 

connect your left speaker wires to channel 4’s outputs. Always observe polarity when connecting speakers, 
connect amplifiers (+) to the speakers (+) and amplifiers (-) to speakers (-). 
 

 

Double-check all connections. 

 

Connect a playback unit (CD, DVD, VLD, Tuner, etc.) to the preamplifier. Turn on the preamplifier, turn the 
volume on the preamplifier to a minimum level, and then turn on the amplifier (in that order). Set the source 
on the preamplifier to the playback unit you’ve just connected. Turn the volume up slowly and listen for music 
from all channels. If this is not the case, and you don’t hear any sound, double-check your installation. 

 

Should you encounter any problem that cannot be traced to the source or the material being played, consult 
the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on page 9. 

 

Note: When turning equipment ‘off’, the amplifier should always be turned off 

first

, then the preamplifier. 

Before 

turning anything on, insure the preamplifier is at a low volume level. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for P/N13445

Page 1: ...P N13445 0702 B K S B IMPLY ETTER B K Components Ltd Reference 200 5 Reference 200 7 Owner s Manual M U L C A S F I L...

Page 2: ...ii B K Components Ltd 2100 Old Union Road Buffalo New York 14227 2725 Phone 1 800 543 5252 or 716 656 0026 Fax 716 656 1291 E mail info bkcomp com Web www bkcomp com...

Page 3: ...anel 3 Level Adjustment 4 Inputs 4 XLR Balanced 4 RCA Unbalanced 4 Balanced or Unbalanced Connections 5 Outputs 6 System Installation 7 Making the Connection 7 Control Input and Output 8 Troubleshooti...

Page 4: ...ce the unit is resting on We advise against removing or altering feet Do not stack anything on top of the amplifier processor source etc Leave a minimum of 2 clearance from the top of the amplifier to...

Page 5: ...xternal systems such as a projection screen or B K amplifier Control Input one 3 5 mm jack that allows standby on off with a 5 24 VDC control signal Gold Plated Connectors better sound with minimum si...

Page 6: ...5 INPUT 6 INPUT 7 4 8 9 7 6 5 1 AC Fuse Holder holds the AC Line fuse This fuse is a 15 Amp 250 Volt Slow Bow fuse Replace only with the same type and value fuse 2 AC Input Receptacle for attaching t...

Page 7: ...MPLIFIER CHANNELS for use with either balanced XLR or RCA unbalanced preamplifier processor line outputs INPUT 4 INPUT 5 XLR BALANCED RCA UNBALANCED INPUT 4 INPUT 5 XLR BALANCED There are seven balanc...

Page 8: ...N OUT FRONT RIGHT FRONT CENTER LEFT SURROUND LEFT SURROUND BACK SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND BACK RIGHT FRONT LEFT CONTROL I O INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 INPUT 6 INPUT 7 CTRL IN CTRL IN CTRL O...

Page 9: ...PUT CHANNEL 3 PLUS MINUS OUTPUT CHANNEL 2 PLUS MINUS OUTPUT CHANNEL 1 PLUS MINUS INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 INPUT 6 INPUT 7 CTRL IN CTRL IN CTRL OUT CTRL OUT 12VDC 125mA 12VDC 125mA XLR B...

Page 10: ...t is recommended that you locate a separate AC power outlet for the amplifier one that is not shared by any other audio component in the system or any other household component This will eliminate the...

Page 11: ...Rear view of second amplifier with control input Rear view of amplifier with control input Daisy chain to other amplifiers From preamplifier rear panel control output CONTROL I O CTRL IN CTRL OUT 12VD...

Page 12: ...Speakers connected out of phase 1 Check all connections making sure that cables are connected to and to Loud hum or buzz on one or more channels 1 Poor ground connection in inter connect cables 1 Chec...

Page 13: ...actor 450 Current peak to peak 75 Amps Slew rate 14 V sec Dynamic headroom 1 2 dB S N A weighted 95 dB Voltage gain 28 Line voltage 120 220 240 VAC switchable Dimensions O A 17 w X 19 25 d X 7 75 h We...

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