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BK10

A-BUS table-top keypad

Installation Guide

Summary of Contents for A-BUS Table-Top Keypad Incognito BK10

Page 1: ...BK10 A BUS table top keypad Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...2 Incognito table top keypad ...

Page 3: ...oduction 4 Configurations 5 A BUS Ready Incognito Ready 6 Full Incognito system 8 Installation notes 10 Rear panel connections 11 Keypad controls 12 Remote control 13 Operating instructions 14 Local source selection 16 Technical specifications 18 Limited warranty 19 ...

Page 4: ...nect to the Incognito Ready outputs of Cambridge Audio receivers and amplifiers or A BUS hubs and A BUS Ready receivers from other manufacturers using Cat 5 wiring The BK10 then connects to speakers using conventional speaker cable Thanks for taking the time to read this manual we do recommend you keep it for future reference Matthew Bramble Technical Director INTRODUCTION The crossed out wheeled ...

Page 5: ... allow a simple 2 3 zone multi room system to be constructed Alternatively when a dedicated A BUS hub is used the system has many more options available such as sub zones local inputs and video switching Please see www cambridge audio com for more details For both possibilities as the BK10 is compatible with the A BUSTM standard the unit works with any manufacturers A BUS compatible products howev...

Page 6: ...grated Amplifier V2 0 Designed in London England www cambridge audio com Manufactured in an ISO9002 approved facility Fault requiring service DC Over temperature Temporary overload Loudspeaker short Protection LED indicators Please refer to your User s Manual for more information CAP5 Clipping Vol Auto On Multi Room International Patent Pending LeisureTech Electronics Pty Ltd azur 640C Compact Dis...

Page 7: ...the unit and then attached over the IR window of the source unit Alternatively on our own products that feature IR emitter Inputs a mini jack to mini jack lead can be used Commands received by the keypads can now be sent back to the source equipment via the amplifier It is then possible to control the source equipment from the remote rooms by using the source equipment s own remote controls or thr...

Page 8: ...s part of a full Incognito system where it is plugged into an Incognito hub AH10 perhaps with other Incognito accessories such as a video switching unit VH10 or local input module LM10 fitted See the diagram below for an example of an Incognito system 8 Incognito table top keypad FULL INCOGNITO SYSTEM ...

Page 9: ... Use a screw driver to carefully remove the backplate and set the mode switch to the AH10 position as shown below Note Setting the mode switch to the wrong setting can cause erroneous operation BK10 Table top keypad Incognito table top keypad 9 IMPORTANT The BK10 is default set to the A BUS Ready Incognito Ready configuration For use in a full Incognito system the mode switch located inside the ke...

Page 10: ...here it will be strongly lit by fluorescent tubes These can be sources of infra red energy which can interfere with the remote control operation of the system Some plasma televisions can radiate a lot of infra red energy and care should be taken if fitting a BK10 near a plasma screen television Avoid placing the BK10 near to dimmer switches or other items which generate a lot of electrical noise S...

Page 11: ...r cable Speakers of at least 88dB SPL for 1W 1 metre efficiency should be used with the BK10 Speakers from 4 8 ohms can be used Cat5 to BK10 A Cat 5 cable terminated with an RJ45 jack plug is used to connect the BK10 to an AH10 hub or A BUS Ready receiver 2 1 2 1 BK10 Table top keypad Incognito table top keypad 11 ...

Page 12: ...is guide Standby On Press to switch the keypad between On and Standby mode By pressing and holding the Standby button for about 2 seconds all BK10s connected to the AH10 hub will be turned off If the BK10 is connected to a Cambridge Audio Incognito Ready Amplifier rather than an AH10 hub the amplifier will be turned off Volume up Press to increase the volume or other sound adjustment Source select...

Page 13: ...arning remote which is able to learn the codes of all the source equipment remotes Once programmed the user can thus use the LR10 to perform all operations from one remote The LR10 is also suitable where the BK10 is to be connected to the A BUS Ready outputs of AV receivers and amplifiers instead of one of our hubs as it can learn the relevant source change commands etc of the receiver or amplifie...

Page 14: ...justment modes the four central LEDs on the keypad will then light in sequence to indicate each of the four sound adjustment modes in turn Bass Treble Balance and Fader These modes can also be activated using the Select button on the remote control After holding both buttons down for a short period the second LED on the keypad will light indicating that Bass adjust mode has been activated In this ...

Page 15: ...has been activated In this mode pressing the Volume up down keys will adjust the balance between the main speakers and the pre amp output The pre amp output is on the rear of the KP10 and not accessible from the back of the BK10 The volume up and down buttons on the remote control can also be used to adjust the sound in each mode Note If no adjustment is made the system will automatically go back ...

Page 16: ... only available when the Mode Switch is set to AH10 mode LM10s can only be used with an AH10 hub Please refer to your LM10 Installation Guide for more information LOCAL SOURCE SELECTION 16 Incognito table top keypad Local Input L R IR Out Audio In azur 640C Compact Disc Player Standby On Stop Play Pause Open Close Skip Scan LR10 AH10 BK10 IR10 Cat5 5e cable Speaker cable CD player eg 640C V2 0 Pho...

Page 17: ...th keys down will light LED 3 indicating that Sources 1 6 Local source 1 mode is available for selection Continuing to hold both buttons will light LED 4 indicating that Sources 1 6 Local source 1 Local source 2 mode is available for selection Continuing to hold Volume up and Power buttons will light LED 5 to indicate that Off mode is available for selection and no source will be selected To selec...

Page 18: ...printing however Cambridge Audio s policy is one of continuous improvement therefore design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice If you notice any errors please feel free to email us at support cambridgeaudio com This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical electroni...

Page 19: ...Audio distributor to confirm that you have an unaltered serial number and or you purchased from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the product This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation maintenance or installation or atte...

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