B&K AVP 4090, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...onfidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems L L C Motorola Powered by Motorola name and logo are trademarks of Motorola Inc Copyright 1996 All Rights Reserved B K Components Ltd 2100 Old Union Road Buffalo New York 14227 2725 716 656 0023 FAX 716 656 1291 ...

Page 3: ...13 Setup page 14 Factory reset page 15 35 Making the connection page 16 Audio only page 16 Audio video source page 16 Video monitor page 17 VCR page 17 Tape player page 17 Digital page 9 18 24 34 Surround setup page 19 Channel mode page 19 Bass management page 20 Delay page 20 Surround modes page 21 Speaker calibration page 22 25 Setup procedure page 22 26 Using presets page 26 Recall preset page ...

Page 4: ...tion preset page 31 Recall a station preset page 32 Auto program station presets page 33 Advanced operations page 34 36 Star operation page 34 Troubleshooting page 36 Specifications page 37 38 Audio page 37 Video page 37 Tuner page 37 38 Care and cleaning page 38 Warranty page 39 Accessories included Power cord Manual AVC 5 0 remote control 4 AAA batteries ...

Page 5: ...fied service personnel If an outdoor antenna is connected to the antenna input be sure the antenna system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Keep outdoor antenna away from power lines Turn preamplifier off when plugging in or unplugging source cables The AVP4090 is equipped with raised feet so that continuous ventilation can be maintained They...

Page 6: ...you prefer the hands on front panel or the easy remote control operation AM FM stereo tuner with 20 station presets per band The internal AM FM stereo tuner with digital Phase Locked Loop tuning technology and automatic programming let you preset up to 20 AM and 20 FM stations Multiple inputs The AVP provides 6 analog audio 6 digital audio and 4 video inputs enabling a variety of system configurat...

Page 7: ...CTRL OUT output on the preamplifier is rated 12 VDC 15 mA continuous This feature lets you define the output to turn on an external system such as a B K amplifier or related component such as special room lighting effects Full compatibility with most custom installed IR control systems The IR IN input on the rear panel lets you integrate the AVP into an infrared system such as a repeater This inpu...

Page 8: ...Mute button 9 Volume control 5 Display y button Front panel description 1 Headphone Jack Stereo headphones having a standard inch binaural plug can be connected to the headphone output The preamplifier must be on in Direct mode and the amplifier off for proper sound 2 Display The AVP display is a 16 character alphanumeric fluorescent display Displays current mode of preamplifier and any changes be...

Page 9: ...r When used in combination with MENU it will change that options setting In TEST it selects the next channel When used in combination with MODE it selects the next surround mode 7 Menu button Displays a list of menu options used with y x to change the options and settings 8 Enter button Confirms a selection or displays current setting of an option 9 Volume control For controlling system volume Tur...

Page 10: ...oop 5 Video inputs 13 V1 loop 6 Digital inputs 14 V2 loop 7 Send RCV jacks 15 CTRL OUT IR IN jacks 8 Preouts 16 Surround outputs Rear panel description 1 Power switch For switching AC power to the AVP preamplifier Off O On I The rocker must be in the on I position for the preamplifier to operate 2 AC fuse holder Holds the AC Line fuse Replace only with 0 5 A A 250 V fast blow fuse 3 AC input recep...

Page 11: ... input signal See setup procedure in this manual When you connect a Dolby Digital source to an AVP with Dolby Digital the signal must be an Industry Standard Consumer Audio DIGITAL signal into the AVP4090 Laserdisc players normally have an Industry Standard Consumer Audio RF Dolby Digital signal This type of Dolby Digital signal requires a Dolby Digital RF demodulator to be placed between the play...

Page 12: ...the VCR V1 IN Accepts audio output from a VCR Connect the V1 IN on the AVP to the AUDIO OUT on the VCR 14 V2 loop Connections for the audio of a VCR designated as VCR 2 V2 OUT Provides a fixed level buffered audio output for sending to a VCR Connect the V2 OUT on the AVP to the AUDIO IN on the VCR V2 IN Accepts audio output from a VCR Connect the V2 IN on the AVP to the AUDIO OUT on the VCR 15 CTR...

Page 13: ... the front left speaker FRONT R Provides an audio output signal for sending to the input channel of the power amplifier for the front right speaker REAR L Provides an audio output signal for sending to the input channel of the power amplifier for the rear left speaker REAR R Provides an audio output signal for sending to the input channel of the power amplifier for the rear right speaker SUB 1 2 P...

Page 14: ...nd CTRL OUT on CD Selects audio from component CD TAPE Selects audio from component TAPE DVD Selects audio video from component VLD SAT Not used for future applications TV Selects audio video from component TV V3 V1 Selects audio video from component V1 V2 Selects audio video from component V2 ON Turns power and CTRL OUT on OFF Turns power and CTRL OUT off MUTE Suppresses sound output VOL Y Z Lets...

Page 15: ...u save either an A V preset or station preset press SAVE then either numeric buttons 0 9 for saving an A V preset or use STATION to save a station preset press ENTER to save your selection ENTER Confirms a selection when used while a menu option is displayed displays current setting TUNER Selects internal TUNER TEST Lets you calibrate speakers using the built in test noise signal DEL Lets you incr...

Page 16: ...ecommendations in mind d Keep the cables between audio sources and video sources separate d To provide the best tuner reception make sure the antenna is at least several feet away from the AVP and any other equipment that may produce high frequency interference such as PC s CD players halogen lamps etc d Before you begin connecting equipment decide what types and lengths of interconnects are requi...

Page 17: ... AVP on When the display shows Press the 7 star then 9 then 8 and the display will show The AVP will turn off and back on Then it will cycle through the three title messages and then off again The AVP is now reset to factory defaults You can perform this procedure anytime you need to reset the preamplifier to the factory defaults All your presets will be erased Do not interrupt the cycle do not pr...

Page 18: ...n attach the other end to the white left CD audio input on the AVP 2 Attach one end of the audio interconnect cable to the right audio output on the CD player then attach the other end to the red right CD audio input on the AVP Audio Video source The procedure listed is for connecting a DVD VLD player to the AVP analog inputs Use the same instructions for connecting other audio video sources to th...

Page 19: ...labeled V1 This connects the VCR to the AVP for viewing tapes Now complete this procedure to make recordings through the AVP Recordings can only be made from analog sources 4 Attach one end of the audio interconnect cable to the left audio input on the VCR then attach the other end to the white left V1 OUT on the AVP 5 Attach one end of the audio interconnect cable to the right audio input on the ...

Page 20: ...e digital input on the AVP CD DVD VLD etc In the SETUP menu select digital on for the appropriate source to enable the digital input CD DIGITAL ON VLD DIGITAL ON etc To connect a digital Dolby Digital AC 3 signal NOT RF to the AVP simply connect a coax cable from the Dolby Digital output on your source to the appropriate orange digital input on the AVP normally DVD VLD This output MUST be a digita...

Page 21: ...ption Left Right Large 80 Hz high pass filter off Do not sum bass to subwoofer Full range to front left and right Small 80 Hz high pass filter on Sum bass to subwoofer Filters bass frequencies from front channels and sends it to the subwoofer fc 80 Hz 12 dB Oct Center Large 80 Hz high pass filter off Do not sum bass to subwoofer Full range to center channel Small 80 Hz high pass filter on Sum bass...

Page 22: ...cies go to the subwoofer not the front speakers SW Bass Ultra Allows for all channels to be summed to the subwoofer regardless of SMALL LARGE speaker settings Delay settings CTR DELAY Center channel delay The center channel has a variable delay that may be set from 0 ms to 5 ms SUR DELAY Surround channel delay The surround channel delay is variable between 0 ms to 15 ms for Dolby Digital and 15 ms...

Page 23: ...ar right SUB is the front left and right signals summed STEREO HALL LF RF LR RR 0 15 ms Same as 3 STEREO HALL with no SUB or center channel 15 30 ms DIRECT LF RF SUB 0 ms Direct mode is the same as Stereo mode except the 2 channel output signal is pre processor for analog sources True Stereo bypass if using analog inputs DTS LF RF C LR RR 0 ms L DTS Mode All speakers are full SUB range You must ha...

Page 24: ...ate by sitting where you normally sit to watch movies or listen to music This is your ideal listening position Once in this position adjust the volume of each channel to match the others You can do this by listening to each speaker and making adjustments or to verify equal decibel levels dB you can use a sound pressure level meter Do not use calibration to boost or cut a channel For example if you...

Page 25: ... toggle between BASS NORMAL and BASS LFE OFF modes by pressing x or y Press ENTER the display shows You can toggle between SW BASS NORMAL and SW BASS ULTRA modes by pressing x or y Press ENTER the display shows You can increase center delay to 5 ms by pressing the x or decrease back to 0 again by pressing y Press ENTER the display shows You can increase surround delay to 15 ms by pressing the x or...

Page 26: ...ly used Digital AC 3 Selects the corresponding digital input for Dolby Digital Surround Processing PCM signals are not processed in this mode Digital DTS Selects the corresponding digital input for DTS 5 1 Surround Processing No other signals are processed in this mode Press ENTER the display shows Press ENTER Press ENTER Press ENTER Press ENTER Press ENTER the display shows You can increase to 6 ...

Page 27: ...0 to 12 0 in 0 5 dB increments Equalize the volume level of all the channels by adjusting the calibration of each individual speaker until they all have the same volume from your ideal listening position You can move from channel to channel by pressing the x and y buttons or the ENTER button Press ENTER the display will show Press ENTER Press ENTER Press ENTER Press ENTER Press ENTER ...

Page 28: ...ly select any of the audio video sources along with volume level and surround mode settings You can customize the presets even the preset name for ease of operation Recall a preset Using the remote control press a number on the keypad to display the preset name Pressing A selects bank A Once you press a preset number you can then press x or y to step through all the preset names If the AVP is off ...

Page 29: ...to overwrite 0 9 or A0 A9 then ENTER Example If you want to save a setup for the preset 1 CD first recall the preset by pressing 1 then ENTER Select the desired surround mode by pressing the MODE button until the desired mode is displayed Next set the desired volume level Now save the preset by pressing SAVE Press 1 Press ENTER to select and overwrite the displayed preset Your settings are now sav...

Page 30: ... title The display will show the current A V preset name The display shows a flashing cursor _ at the character you are currently editing Pressing x or y changes the character pressing ENTER accepts or skips the blinking character Continue the steps above until you achieve Pressing ENTER at the last character completes the renaming session and exits The presets are independent for each bank allowi...

Page 31: ... STA To recall a saved station Auto program Station MENU then ENTER Allows the AVP to program the Station presets memory for you Tuner Operation AM FM Band Changing band is accomplished by simply pressing the BAND button It will toggle the tuner between the FM and AM band Tuning Seek Adjusts the tuners frequency to tune in a desired station Pressing TUNE once steps frequency manually while pressin...

Page 32: ...ency at The station preset number is the two digits at the right hand side of the display When saving the AVP will still show the current frequency saved in each particular preset that you are about to overwrite The new frequency will not be accepted until ENTER is pressed Press ENTER to save at desired preset number Example Display shows frequency to save Ignore 01 digits right now Press the SAVE...

Page 33: ...ncy of 87 50 MHZ when you press 5 or A5 and ENTER Bring your favorite station up on the display Set the desired volume level Set the desired mode example stereo front to rear Note You may use any mode you wish Press SAVE 5 then ENTER and the display shows You have now saved your favorite station under A V preset 5 You may follow the same procedure for the preset A5 Recall a Station Preset Simply p...

Page 34: ...ENTER The display will read Press ENTER again to confirm The AVP will now search the band and program the first 20 strongest stations it receives into the 20 preset memories for that band Remember to connect an antenna to the AVP for proper tuner operation ...

Page 35: ... select the appropriate preset without having to go through the SETUP menu and surround mode changes again It should be noted that only the DIGITAL ON mode when set in the SETUP menu allows the AVP to automatically switch over to Dolby Digital Surround Processing when an Dolby Digital digital input is detected This feature also provides automatic switching back to PCM 30 seconds after an Dolby Dig...

Page 36: ...ar 98 will reset the preamplifier back to the factory presets This is a master reset for the preamplifier and will erase everything that was programmed into the system memory Factory reset Reset the AVP before you start Plug in the power and turn the AVP on When the display shows Press the U star then 9 then 8 and the display will show The AVP will turn off and back on Then it will cycle through t...

Page 37: ...ource 3 Wrong source selected 4 Select proper mode page 4 Wrong source mode 24 34 selected analog digital 5 Tighten repair or replace 5 Line stage to amp cables cable loose or faulty 6 Tighten repair or replace 6 Source to line stage cables cable loose or faulty Loud hum or buzz on one 1 Poor ground connection in 1 Check all connectors and or more channels interconnect cables repair as necessary S...

Page 38: ...Inputs 6 Audio Outputs extra L R non inverting 2 sets Video Specifications Frequency Response 3 3 dB 20 Hz 10 MHz Buffered Input Impedance 75 Ohms Buffered Output Impedance 75 Ohms Maximum Input Level 2 V R M S Maximum Output Level 2 V R M S Video Inputs Outputs 4 4 Tuner Specifications FM Section De emphasis 75 sec Frequency Range 87 50 107 90 MHz in 50 kHz steps Total Harmonic Distortion Less th...

Page 39: ... 220 240 VAC switchable Replacement fuse Line fuse 0 5 A 250 V fast blow Shipping weight 20 lb Dimensions width 17 inches height 3 inches depth 12 inches Care and cleaning Under normal use the preamplifier will not require any special care Over time you may wish to clean the exterior of the unit by wiping it with a damp cloth to remove any dirt or dust that accumulates on it Do not let any liquid ...

Page 40: ...his warranty and B K shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damage arising out of a defect in material or workmanship of the unit during the terms of this warranty or thereafter Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages and the foregoing exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights Your may also hav...

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