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FRONT PANEL 

 

SLEEP

HEADPHONE

PRESET

ENTER

SAVE

TUNE -

TUNE +

SOURCE

LOUDNESS

POWER

ON/OFF

PT 3 series II

TUNER PREAMP

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PT 3 PREAMP

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2

3

5

4

  

 

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 PT3

Page 1: ...P N13010 0702 B K S B IMPLY ETTER B K Components Ltd PT3 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: ...uner Operation 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 P...

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

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: ...urces 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...

Page 8: ...R IN for controlling the Preamplifier Tuner This method of control is useful when the front IR receptor is blocked for example by a cabinet door or to control the Preamplifier Tuner from another room...

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

Page 11: ...ut from CD output CD Left audio input from CD output 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: ...er Amplifier MONO L R HIGH PASS FULL RANGE SUB PREAMP OUTPUTS RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT or SUB output Connect an RCA cable from the Preamplifier Tuner s SUB output If your subwoofer does not contain its ow...

Page 13: ...ASS FULL RANGE SUB PREAMP OUTPUTS RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT or SUB output Connect an RCA cable from the Preamplifier Tuner s SUB output If your subwoofer does not contain its own amplifier you will need to...

Page 14: ...ed sub woofers in an audio zone Note The control output is capable of sourcing a maximum of 12VDC 200 mA Check to see that the source you are connecting to the control out requires 200 mA or less curr...

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: ...event changes to presets and system setup settings Note Locking Memory will also remove SETUP as a selection from the Preamplifier Tuner s MENU SLEEP TUNE and TUNE buttons pressed simultaneously will...

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: ...g Outputs 4 High Pass Crossover 80 Hz 12 dB per octave Upgrade RS232 software Low Pass Crossover 80 Hz 12 dB per octave Tuner Specifications FM Section Tuner Specifications AM section Frequency Range...

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: ...Y 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 PT3 TUN...

Page 33: ...D U CT I D 2 P O W ER O N L I N E 1 P O W ER O N L I N E 2 C1 T U N ER P H O N ES C1 V 1 P H O N ES C1 V 2 P H O N ES C1 T V P H O N ES C1 D V D P H O N ES C1 CD P H O N ES C1 T A P E P H O N ES A D...

Page 34: ...T OPEN www bkcomp com V1 V2 TV SOURCE INPUTS DVD CD INPUT OUTPUT TAPE PREAMP OUTPUTS MONO L R CONTROL OUT ACCESSORY CONNECTION 12VDC 50mA COMPLIES WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS B COMPUTING DEVICE PURSUA...

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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