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FRONT PANEL 

SLEEP

HEADPHONE

PRESET

ENTER

SAVE

TUNE -

TUNE +

SOURCE

LOUDNESS

POWER

ON/OFF

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2

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1. Headphone Jack

 - Stereo headphones having a standard ¼ inch binaural plug can be connected to the 

headphone output. The Preamplifier Tuner must be on and in HEADPHONE Mode for proper headphone 
operation. 

 
2. Front panel buttons 

 

SLEEP

PRESET

ENTER

SAVE

DOWN

UP

SOURCE

LOUDNESS

LEVEL

Puts the Preamplifier Tuner in and out of standby mode.

Steps through audio presets for instant recall of setups.
Pressing ENTER recalls the preset.

Confirm selection
Pressing PRESET and ENTER simultaneously will enter the MENU state.
Save a preset.
Press ENTER to accept.
Allows tuning - (down), or  (up) of the AM / FM tuner.
While in MENU steps through menus, sources, or characters.

Steps through the audio sources.

Engages an audio intelligibility circuit for low level listening.

Selects VOLUME, BALANCE, BASS, or TREBLE  level to be adjusted via
the rotational encoder.

 

 

3. Display

 - The Preamplifier Tuner display is a 16 character alphanumeric fluorescent display. Displays current 

status of the Preamplifier Tuner and any changes being performed.

  

 
4. Volume control 

- For controlling system volume. Turning the rotational encoder control clockwise increases 

the volume level, counterclockwise decreases the volume level. The volume knob is also used to change other 
Tuner and preamplifier settings. See OPERATION and MENU SYSTEM sections in this manual.

 

 
5. Main power switch

 - Removes all power to the Preamplifier Tuner. Normal operation of the Preamplifier Tuner 

requires the power switch to remain on. Use the Sleep button for daily on and off of the Preamplifier Tuner. It 
places the unit in standby mode that allows turning back on with the remote control. Turn the Preamplifier Tuner 
off with the main power switch when not using it for an extended period of time.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for PT5

Page 1: ...P N13447 0103 B K S B IMPLY ETTER B K Components Ltd PT5 Owner s Manual...

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: ...peration 15 Presets 16 Menu 17 Headphone ON 18 Help 18 Product Info 18 Setup 19 Favorite Preset Setup 19 Source Names Setup 20 Source Levels Setup 20 Preset Operation Setup 21 Preset Volume 21 Preset...

Page 4: ...se against removing or altering feet Do not stack anything on top of the Preamplifier Tuner processor source etc Leave a minimum of 2 clearance from the top of the Preamplifier Tuner to the next shelf...

Page 5: ...gradation Presents 40 present memories allow instant recall of all user settings Loudness May be used to add clarity to the audio signal for low to moderate listening levels Bass May be used to adjust...

Page 6: ...the audio signal for increased clarity and intelligibility at low levels Sources Your Preamplifier Tuner can directly provide audio from its built in AM FM tuner Typically you will want to connect a...

Page 7: ...Engages an audio intelligibility circuit for low level listening Selects VOLUME BALANCE BASS or TREBLE level to be adjusted via the rotational encoder 3 Display The Preamplifier Tuner display is a 16...

Page 8: ...er to Keypad or IR Sensor Ground Common Ground RS232 Xmit RS232 One Way Transmit Data In Infrared Data Signal CTRL Out 12V Programmable Control Out 5 FULL RANGE XLR Balanced outputs Variable preamp ou...

Page 9: ...amplifier Tuner includes an IR remote control SEL 2 3 5 6 8 0 9 E 1 BAND ST M 4 7 10 MENU MODE A TV DVD SAT V2 MUTE ON VOL CD V1 TAPE TUNER BAL L BAL R TUNE BASS TREBLE B K REMOTE CONTROLLER POWER OFF...

Page 10: ...You can also reprogram the source name that will appear on your Preamplifier Tuner s front panel See SETUP SOURCE NAMES y Also note the length of the cable for each component s connection and describe...

Page 11: ...nput From CD Player Left Audio Input From CD Player TAPE or audio recorder connect a cassette deck or other recorder to TAPE Attach one end of the audio interconnect cable to the left audio output on...

Page 12: ...Large CHANNEL 1 OUTPUT CHANNEL 2 OUTPUT F U S E FUSE F U S E F U S E FUSE F U S E PREAMP OUTPUTS FULL RANGE HIGH PASS SUB MONO L R BALANCED OUTPUT FULL RANGE LEFT RIGHT L L R R L R L R Button Pushed...

Page 13: ...SUB MONO L R BALANCED OUTPUT FULL RANGE LEFT RIGHT L L R R Button Out SUB output Connect an RCA cable from the Preamplifier Tuner s SUB output If your subwoofer does not contain its own amplifier you...

Page 14: ...TRL Out The factory default CTRL Out settings is HEADPHONE On 12 VDC when the unit is on and not in Headphone mode Off when the unit is off or in Headphone Mode This mode may be used for controlling e...

Page 15: ...EP Normally you will simply put your Preamplifier Tuner 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...

Page 16: ...appear on TAPE output wait a few seconds while Preamplifier Tuner analyzes selected source TAPE SOURCE step quickly to TAPE select TAPE monitor TAPE will appear at the preamp s output HEADPHONE MODE...

Page 17: ...om Front Panel Action BASS or BASS LEVEL step to BASS then use VOLUME KNOB adjust bass up or down ADJUSTING TREBLE Treble increase or decrease the high frequency content in 2 dB increments with a rang...

Page 18: ...ter 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 opposite TUNE button...

Page 19: ...Also presets are not limited to Tuner stations You can save custom settings for any source A convenient set of 10 presets come preprogrammed with your Preamplifier Tuner Recalling a Preset From Remote...

Page 20: ...will exit from the menu system UP DOWN ARROWS Once you are in the menu system use the TUNE TUNE ARROWS to move to the desired menu selection SELECT remote or ENTER remote or front panel Some menu sel...

Page 21: ...operations described herein The guide will automatically scroll through each line From Remote From Front Panel Action 1 MENU PRESET and ENTER enter menu system 2 or to HELP TUNE or TUNE to HELP move t...

Page 22: ...ing presets or sources This feature allows for skipping selected presets when pressing the remote Preset buttons or front panel preset button When you save a preset it will be automatically added to t...

Page 23: ...rename additional sources 8 MENU PRESET and ENTER return to setup menu Source Levels Setup This setup allows you to match the levels of your sources so that there are no large changes in volume as you...

Page 24: ...e to current or preset volume 2 BAL L or BAL R VOLUME KNOB Select current or preset Preset Naming Your Preamplifier Tuner can automatically generate a preset name when saving presets based on the sele...

Page 25: ...Panel Action 1 From setup menu or From setup menu TUNE or TUNE move to memory options 2 SEL or ENTER ENTER enter memory options menu 3 BAL L or BAL R VOLUME KNOB select backup or restore memory 4 SEL...

Page 26: ...ill 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 Loudness control does not work at...

Page 27: ...from 74 dB to 8 dB default WARNING If you set this level too low the Preamplifier Tuner may appear broken no sound Product ID Code Set and Zone ID Messages transmitted from a B K Components Ltd remote...

Page 28: ...EP TUNE and TUNE buttons pressed simultaneously will always allow access to Advanced Setup editing Front Lock Options are YES and NO default Locking the front panel will prevent changing or adjusting...

Page 29: ...pply 3 Poor ground on cable box 4 Cables running across back of TV 1 Check all connectors and repair as necessary 2 Check ground of outlet Have it checked by qualified serviceman 3 Check ground 4 Repo...

Page 30: ...VDC High Pass Crossover 80 Hz 12 dB per octave IR Output 12VDC Low Pass Crossover 80 Hz 12 dB per octave Warranty See Warranty 5 years preamplifier 1 year remote Tuner Specifications FM Section Tuner...

Page 31: ...des B K delivers exceptional value to its customers But what is Upgradability Upgradability is not a guarantee we define it as a philosophy of designing and manufacturing products so that as audio tec...

Page 32: ...SETUP DISPLAY BRIGHT MEMORY OPTIONS PRESET OPERATION BACKUP MEMORY SEL TO CONFIRM SETUP HELP MENU ON BACK UP DN ROW TXT VOL DEC INC SEL TO SELECT ENTER TO SELECT MENU TO EXIT PRODUCT INFO BK PT5 TUNER...

Page 33: ...S POWER ON TITLES MAX LEVEL 8DB PRODUCT ID 2 POWER ON LINE 1 POWER ON LINE 2 C1 TUNER PHONES C1 V1 PHONES C1 V2 PHONES C1 TV PHONES C1 DVD PHONES C1 CD PHONES C1 TAPE PHONES ADVANCED VISIBLE MEMORY LO...

Page 34: ...O L R G R O U N D R S 2 3 2 T R A N S M I T D ATA I N A u d i o V i d e o S y s t e m s M a d e i n t h e U S A B K S B I M P LY E T T E R R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S H O C K D O N O T O P E N C A...

Page 35: ...32 NOTES 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 36: ...33 WWW BKCOMP COM B K Components Ltd 2100 Old Union Road Buffalo New York 14227 Phone 716 656 0026...

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