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Wiring diagram: AUDIO-Video-connection

*1 If the TV set features an analogue audio output, connect it to the Audio input.

Please enter the appropriate settings in the Audio Inputs menu.

*2 If the TV set features a digital audio output, connect it to one of the digital sound inputs.

Please enter the appropriate settings in the Audio Inputs menu.

*3 Devices with an S-Video output should be connected to the S-Video socket of the AV IN input.

Please enter the appropriate settings in the Video Inputs menu.

Summary of Contents for K8

Page 1: ...Software Version V 1 4 Bestell Nummer Order No 9103 0435 UK INSTALLATION K8 ...

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Page 3: ...t these instructions The section entitled Installation describes all those controls and settings which are not often required and are generally only needed when you are setting up and using the system for the first time This section also contains the network settings for the K8 which are required when you first use the system These Operating Instructions describe all the controls and functions of ...

Page 4: ...re designed to be extremely efficient A European EUP directive will come into force in future relating to energy efficiency and the avoidance of greenhouse gases which are harmful to the climate the directive s requirements will be very stringent but our equipment satisfies them in full even today Our range of accessories includes high quality cables and connectors We would like to take this oppor...

Page 5: ... meet the European safety norms and standards which are currently valid The operation instructions the connection guidance and the safety notes are for your own good please read them carefully and observe them at all times This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC EMV Directives 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC and CE Marking Directive 93 68 EEC About these instructions The K8 amplifier w...

Page 6: ... menu point This menu point calls up the picture settings menu only displayed when a video source is selected This menu can also be called up directly using the button on the FM100 hand set For details see the chapter Picture settings Video settings Source names menu point At this menu point you can activate and disable external sources and assign a plain text name to each source this name then ap...

Page 7: ...he alternative co axial and optical inputs of the K8 DIG 1 DIG 2 DIG 3 Each of these alter native inputs can be assigned to an audio or AV input Video inputs menu point The option of Video sockets Composite Video or S Video socket is available for the AV inputs AV IN1 and AV IN2 You can select the appropriate input socket at this menu point according to the specification of the source device to be...

Page 8: ...h see Chapter Glossary Clock display iPod battery charge function For information on energy saving operation and accurate information on current drain in the various operating modes please refer to the Chapter entitled Economical use of energy and the Specification in the Appendix If you wish the network function of the LAN HDMI and UPLINK sockets to be maintained even when the K8 is on stand by i...

Page 9: ...udspeakers and the mode of operation of the sub woofer You can also set the cross over frequency for satellite sub woofer systems at this point This sub menu is also used to select whether the surround channels of 5 1 input signals are to be reproduced only by the surround speakers or the rear speakers or both In the Loudspeaker menu the first procedure is to allocate the output signals correctly ...

Page 10: ...t this point you can define the size and bass response of the Surround loud speakers Small r no Surround speakers present 1 small one small Surround speaker present 2 small two small Surround speakers present 1 large one large full range speaker present 2 large two large full range speakers present If you system does not include surround speakers the surround channels are mixed down onto the left ...

Page 11: ... 1 full 1 large rear speaker 2 full 2 large rear speakers If your system does not include rear speakers the rear channels if present are mixed down onto the left and right surround speakers otherwise onto the front speakers If you select the none setting in the menu point Surround loudspeakers the rear speakers are automatically switched off To avoid the risk of accidentally setting senseless spea...

Page 12: ...pe Your system does not include a sub woofer The signals of the bass effect channel LFE and all other low frequency bass signals below the set cross over frequency are as signed to the main loudspeakers Permanent recommended setting for full range loudspeakers and sub woofer If a sub woofer is present and you wish it to operate constantly In addition to bass management the signals of all channels ...

Page 13: ...ne 2 is disabled a fixed volume level is set This option can be used if the level is controlled by a volume control installed locally in the adjacent room or if active loudspeakers or audio radio transmission systems with their own volume control are operated from the zone 2 pre amplifier output This menu point only appears if no rear loudspeakers are present and you have selected the OFF setting ...

Page 14: ...ic calibration point in the Loudspeaker configuration menu You will hear a hissing sound from the front left loudspeaker At this point you may be requested to increase or reduce the volume depending on the volume you have currently set on the K8 If this should happen adjust the volume using the buttons until the message Press OK to continue appears Now press the button The K8 now starts the automa...

Page 15: ...layed on the screen You can adjust the value within the range 20 to 10 using the Change buttons any alteration you make is immediately audible After any correction to the volume the same channel continues to generate the hissing sound for a further two seconds after which it moves on to the next channel The data input field position changes with it If you prefer to change the channels manually ins...

Page 16: ...easure the distance between the listening position and the loudspeakers in your room The maximum distance you can set between one loudspeaker and the listening position is 12 m For acoustic reasons greater distances are not recommended and for this reason the system cannot compensate for timing problems over such distances As the diagram shows you can use the Select buttons to move to the input po...

Page 17: ...point which you wish to change The value can now be altered using the Change buttons Any alteration you make is immediately audible Tone adjustments are carried out separately for each of the output channels in use as this allows you to take into account different speaker locations and their effects Set values for treble H and bass B on all channels with the aim of obtaining a finely balanced soun...

Page 18: ...ons to select the Settings entry in the main menu You will now see the various sub categories of the Settings menu The selected category is highlighted and the current settings in this category are displayed In this example the Language category is selected with the current settings dis played on the right You can select a different category e g Parental control System by pressing ...

Page 19: ...selected as a possible setting If you wish to change the set value for the selected option please press the button The available options are displayed in the Settings window You can now select a different setting e g English by pressing the button followed by to accept and store the value The Setup menu contains the following categories Display Language Parental control System Network Info BD Live...

Page 20: ...o the system This is the recommended setting which should always be used if possible You can try out one of the other settings to see if it suits your television but only if the AUTO setting causes picture problems with your TV 1080p Your display device is capable of full HDTV resolution full HD 1080i The display device connected to the system is a high definition device HDTV which can only be use...

Page 21: ...layed filling the screen The picture is unchanged and displayed full width leaving horizontal black bars above and below the picture The picture is unchanged and displayed full height The right and left hand edges of the picture are not shown Film in 4 3 format The picture is stretched horizontally and displayed filling the screen The picture is unchanged and is displayed centrally leaving vertica...

Page 22: ...is setting enables you to decide whether the picture to be transferred via the HDMI output features expanded colour range Deep Colour The expanded colour range allows for finer graduations in the colours to be displayed which in turn permits higher contrast values and better colour blends Please select the appropriate setting to suit your display device On your display device is connected via HDMI...

Page 23: ...r the particular BluRay DVD disc is used Please note that not all languages are present on every disc Some discs do not allow the language to be selected using the Setup menu of the K8 In this case the language can only be changed using the main menu present on the disc itself Sub titles Setting for the language used for sub titles If you set OFF no sub titles are shown Please note that not all la...

Page 24: ...e number which is subsequently required for changes to the parental control settings To enter a password first select the category Parental control Password then press the button to open password entry The default password is 6666 Please enter your password in the form of a four digit number press to move to the OK field then confirm your entry with From now on you must enter this number every tim...

Page 25: ... the system The screen saver is activated after a user selectable time when playing music or if the main menu of a DVD Blu ray disc is displayed constantly it simply switches the screen dark Please use this option to define the time after which the screen saver is trig gered Possible settings are 5 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes off Automatic power down Please use this option to define t...

Page 26: ...ows the BluRay disc in the K8 to access only those Inter net sites which have a valid on line certificate Prohibit access This setting forbids the BluRay disc in the K8 to access any Internet sites BD Live storage USB Erase BD Live storage The K8 can store Internet content requested by the BluRay disc to use this facility an external storage medium is required in the form of a USB memory stick The...

Page 27: ...ur network settings MAC address this is a method of identifying your machine and is required for Internet communication IP mode IP address Sub net mask Gateway Primary DNS Secondary DNS At this point please state whether the K8 is to obtain the data required for Internet communication IP address sub net mask Gateway DNS auto matically or whether you wish to configure these data manually Dynamic th...

Page 28: ...ategory In this menu you will find information about the current version of your machine Audio category This menu cannot be accessed as the audio settings are entered in the Sys tem configuration menu of the K8 ...

Page 29: ...g sections we assume that a functioning home network with router and DSL Internet access already exists If you are unclear about some aspect of installing setting up and configuring your network please address your queries to your network administrator or a network specialist Compatible hardware and UPnP servers The market offers a vast number of routers NAS devices and USB hard discs made by a hu...

Page 30: ...F100 FM100 remote control handset as when writing SMS news The assignment of letters to the buttons is printed below the buttons Special characters can be accessed using the and buttons 0 1 _ Use the blue button for toggling between numbers capitals and lower case letters The bottom line of the screen shows which input mode is currently selected At certain points e g DNS server name it is possible...

Page 31: ...r network Menu Point Description MAC The MAC address is a hardware address which uniquely identifies your machine The address displayed is determined by the manufacturer and cannot be altered DHCP ON If your network includes a DHCP server please select the ON setting at this point In this mode an IP address is automatically assigned to the K8 by the router The screen shows only the MAC address and...

Page 32: ...ou do not need to enter the separating colons when you enter this data MAC addresses are in hexadecimal format i e the address consists only of the letters a to f and the numbers 0 to 9 Confirm your entry You must register with vTuner in order to be able to use the service you can register via your e Mail address and a password Please follow the instructions stated by the service provider Now you ...

Page 33: ...ddress of any radio station you wish to set up on the vTuner service You will generally find the URL on the station s website Another method of finding the URL is to search for it using an Internet searching service such as Shoutcast www shoutcast com Once you have found your station click on the Tune In switch this will normally open your media player and the station should play In most cases you...

Page 34: ...e stereo sound output of your TV set to the IN3 input If your TV set features a digital stereo or surround sound output connect this to a digital input DIG_IN1 DIG_IN3 instead of the analogue input IN3 In this case you need to assign the appropriate digital input to the source device TV in the menu System Configuration iPod Socket for an iPod adapter lead supplied in the set An iPod connected to t...

Page 35: ...layed back via the Streaming Client SCL For playback select the Streaming Client as source The iPod appears in the main menu of the Streaming Client and can be selected for playback Access to the audio files on the iPod is digital which means that the files are played back using the K8 s high quality D A converter To connect the iPod you can either use the USB lead supplied with your iPod or the i...

Page 36: ...f the digital inputs of the K8 DIG_IN 1 3 can be used instead of the analogue L R audio inputs Assign the digital input to the appropriate AV input in the System Configuration Audio Inputs menu AV IN 3 AV IN 4 Component AV inputs For connecting analogue AV devices with YUV component output YUV Video input L R Analogue stereo input If the AV device connected to the system features a digital audio o...

Page 37: ...n Channel function audio signals from the TV set can be passed to the K8 via the HDMI lead This function makes very good sense if the TV set features an integral TV receiver Surround programmes Dolby Surround Dolby Digital etc can then be passed to the K8 for decoding without requiring additional cables If the TV set connected to the system features the HEC HDMI Ethernet Chan nel function the TV s...

Page 38: ...ht and left in the room They are connected to these terminals CENTER Centre speaker terminals If your system includes a central front loudspeaker situated adjacent to the TV set or projector screen it should be connected to these terminals BACK ZONE 2 RIGHT BACK ZONE 2 LEFT Terminals for the BACK speakers of a 7 1 surround system In a 7 1 system the rear back loudspeakers located at rear right and...

Page 39: ...Please use these sockets only for the recommended genuine T A supplemen tary devices If you wish to connect other makes of equipment you must ensure that they conform to the connection data stated above System control ELINK Control output socket for the E LINK system RS 232 Software update interface also used to control external devices The K8 can be used to control particular METZ and LOEWE TV se...

Page 40: ...o your network router using its UPLINK socket UPLINK LAN input Socket for a network connection to your network router or Internet access point Connect this socket to your network router if you wish to be able to exploit Internet radio and audio streaming from a UPnP server or the BD Live func tions of the K8 s integral Blu ray player If there is no wired LAN network available at the system s locat...

Page 41: ... the listening zones 2 3 and 4 whether the volume is to be variable independently SEPARATE whether it is to alter in parallel with the main room volume LINKED or whether a fixed level is to be set at the listening zone output FIXED Zone volume coupled to main room LINKED The volume in the listening zone varies in parallel with that of the main room loudspeakers This mode of operation is suitable f...

Page 42: ...alified technician exclusively please contact your specialist dealer for details This special modes of operation are available since K8 serial number 2111 3230 00152 Bi Amping The K8 is equipped with seven identical power amplifiers If used in a 5 1 setup the power amps of the BACK channels can be used for Bi Amping in conjunction with the main FRONT_L and FRONT_R amps instead of using them for a ...

Page 43: ...ive speakers or external amplifiers can be used for the FRONT_L and FRONT_R channels For this purpose the ZONE_4 Pre Output can be re configured as Pre Amp out for the main channels Please be aware that in this configuration ZONE 4 cannot be used for an additional room If a head phone is connected the ZONE 4 now Pre Out sockets won t be muted ...

Page 44: ... follows Press the button on the K8 to call up the Configuration menu then select the FD 100 pairing menu point using the button To confirm the pairing process of the FD 100 press the button until the menu entry changes to waiting for FD 100 the function remains active for thirty seconds Locate the button on the FD 100 and hold it pressed in to open the FD 100 s System Settings menu Now select the...

Page 45: ...ing client s USB A2 socket which provides a convenient means of controlling the iPod with the FD 100 In this mode of operation the iPod does pass the requisite information to the K8 but the iPod does not support video playback via the K8 this con figuration therefore allows only pure audio playback Instead of appearing as its own source the iPod is now listed amongst the streaming client s availab...

Page 46: ...unit is dissipated effectively Any heat build up will shorten the life of the unit and could be a source of danger Be sure to leave at least 10 cm free space above the unit for ventilation If the system components are to be stacked then the amplifier must be the top unit Do not place any object on the top cover Mains and loudspeaker cables and also remote control leads must be kept as far away as ...

Page 47: ...an often be further improved by using these items If you have any questions regarding cabling please refer to your specialist dealer who will gladly give you comprehensive expert advice without obligation We would also be happy to send you our comprehensive information pack on this subject Changing the batteries The battery compartment can be opened by pressing in the locking surface and sliding t...

Page 48: ... death Never exert undue force on mains connectors Protect the unit from drips and splashes of water never place flower vases or fluid containers on the unit Service Damage Like any other electrical appliance this device should never be used without proper supervision Take care to keep the unit out of the reach of small children Reparation and damage The case should only be opened by a qualified s...

Page 49: ...oval and the unit may not be operated within the EC Improper use of the equipment makes the user liable to penalty under current EC and national laws Any modifications or repairs to the unit or any other intervention by a workshop or other third party not authorised by invalidates the approval and operational permit for the equipment Only genuine accessories may be connected to the unit or such au...

Page 50: ...rted batteries or flat batteries in the remote control handset Remedy Re install batteries correctly or fit new ones Cause 2 The remote control transmitter has no direct line of sight with the unit Remedy Make sure that the remote control transmitter has direct line of sight contact with the receiver note that glass doors can interrupt the connection Maximum range between transmitter and receiver ...

Page 51: ...on menu Loudspeaker configuration Loudspeaker even though no sub woofer is present in the system Remedy Either connect a sub woofer to the system or select the Full range setting in the Loudspeaker configuration menu for the L R front loudspeakers and also for the Centre if present If you are using small loudspeakers select the Large setting Cause 3 Unfavourable loudspeaker position or loudspeaker...

Page 52: ...S video signal with D C component 0 5 2 V otherwise it will not be possible to process the video signal If the CVBS video signal has no D C offset the TV monitor displays no picture Remedy Please use the AC coupled CVBS input AV IN 2 for CVBS signals without D C offset Jerky picture with BluRay or DVD reproduction Cause The set frame rate does not match the disc being played Remedy Wherever possib...

Page 53: ...e message Format Error is displayed Cause The title is stored the radio station is transmitting in a format that can not be decoded by the K2 Remedy Choose an other title or station The message network problems restarting is displayed Cause Network problems in your home network or on the internet occurred the connection was interrupted Remedy When encountering a network problem or interruption the...

Page 54: ...tted with an appropriate file system Remedy The K8 accepts storage devices with FAT16 or FAT32 file systems Note For big music archives we recommend to use a NAS network attached storage device with a UPnP AV server to which the K8 will connect via your home network Cause 3 The data transfer rate of the memory unit is too low or the memory unit is not compatible with the K8 s USB port Remedy It is...

Page 55: ...tion compensates for major jumps in volume as can occur for example when TV advertisement breaks occur Dolby Volume also improves the reproduction quality and comprehensibility of dialogue especially at low volume levels dts Neo 6 Working in a similar manner to Dolby Pro Logic the dts Neo 6 process uses the two channels of a stereo recording to carry surround information As with the Pro Logic proc...

Page 56: ...ss house number to the components in the local network This number must not be present more than once in the local network The Device IP mask should always be assigned the address 255 255 255 0 DNS The Domain Name System DNS is one of the most important services on the Internet Its primary task is to convert Internet addresses such as www taelektroakustik de into the associated IP address In most ...

Page 57: ...twork device which provides data and services for other devices in the network For example a UPnP AV server typically stores audio video data and makes it available to other devices the Streaming Clients Many UPnP AV servers also offer functions such as cataloguing and easy identification of media content using criteria such as artiste album name genre etc UPnP AV Network protocol that makes media...

Page 58: ...llustrations in the table show the picture formats produced by each combination Video signal format For LCD or Plasma screens 4 3 1 33 1 16 9 1 85 1 letterbox 16 9 1 85 1 anomorphic 21 9 2 35 1 letterbox 21 9 2 35 1 anomorphic 4 3 format no conversion no conversion 33 V no conversion 33 V 16 9 format 33 H 33 V no conversion 33 V no conversion 4 3 projectors 4 3 1 33 1 16 9 1 85 1 Letterbox 16 9 1 ...

Page 59: ...ch 48Khz 448kbps max sample rate DTS 5ch 48khz 754kbps DTS ES Matrix DTS 5ch 48khz 1509kbps DTS ES Discrete mp3 2ch 48khz 128kbps WMA 2ch 22khz 32kbps PCM 2ch 48khz 1536kbps mpeg audio 2ch 48khz 320kbps wmv files encoded in the following formats video WMV9 up to 320x132 at 30fps WVC1 up to 1280x720 at 24fps 5300 kbps audio wma 2ch 48khz mkv files encoded in the following formats video Mpeg4 h 264 ...

Page 60: ... by remote control iPod battery charging Ethernet switch HDMI HEC function Clock display Automatic clock setting VHF RDS Sleep timer Stand by current drain 0 4 W 3 W up to 6 W for charging iPod 4 W up to 6 W for charging iPod In accordance with EU regulations designed to limit stand by consumption the default factory setting for the K8 is the ECO stand by mode If you wish to use the additional fun...

Page 61: ...61 Anhang Appendix ...

Page 62: ...62 Appendix A Wiring diagram Main room 3 1 loudspeaker wiring additional listening zone 2 3 and 4 ...

Page 63: ...63 Wiring diagram Main room 5 1 loudspeaker wiring additional listening zone 2 and 4 ...

Page 64: ...64 Wiring diagram Main room 7 1 loudspeaker wiring additional listening zone 4 ...

Page 65: ...ayback only 4 If the TV set features a network connection Internet it can be connected to the network via the K8 Connect the Ethernet output of the TV set to the LAN output of the K8 and carry out the appropriate configuration 5 HDMI TV connection with Ethernet over HDMI HEC and Audio Return Channel ARC 6aConnection of a network capable source device to the K8 s network switch using a LAN lead 6b ...

Page 66: ...e settings in the Audio Inputs menu 2 If the TV set features a digital audio output connect it to one of the digital sound inputs Please enter the appropriate settings in the Audio Inputs menu 3 Devices with an S Video output should be connected to the S Video socket of the AV IN input Please enter the appropriate settings in the Video Inputs menu ...

Page 67: ...ther features Favourite lists station memory for web radio stations Digital iPod audio playback Charging function for iPod iPod AV interface Playback of audio and video files from iPod incl iPod navigation and remote control FM Tuner HE bandwidth 87 5 108 MHz Sensitivity 2 2V Strong signal immunity 125 dB Stereo crosstalk suppression 40 dB RDS functions Station name Program type Radio text Time ot...

Page 68: ...1x stereo out for active surround speakers or side room 1x stereo out for active rear speakers or side room other features 3 audio outputs with 5 V power supply e g for wireless audio transmission modules remote turn on of active loudspeakers etc Audio output digital 1x SP DIF coax D A conversion High class 24 Bit 192 kSps Burr Brown D A converters for all 7 1 channels Dual converter differential ...

Page 69: ... 4 W active functions IR remote control wake up timer Comfort standby 3 4 W depending on dispay brightness supplementary active functions Ethernet router iPod charging The set includes FM100 remote control handset mains lead HDMI lead iPod lead network lead FM aerial calibration microphone E2000 external remote control receiver operating instructions guarantee request card Optional accessories FD1...

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