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LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 

 
Generally in a home theater application, volume level is controlled by the A/V surround processor. In a system for 
use with the Reference 200.3, 200.2 or 200.1, adjustment of the volume level must be performed using the 
external preamplifier/processor.  
 

INPUTS 

The Reference 200.3, 200.2 or 200.1, allows signal patch cables (interconnects) to be sourced from either 
balanced or unbalanced line level preamplifier/processor outputs. A switch is used to configure a PAIR of 
AMPLIFIER CHANNELS for use with either balanced (XLR) or RCA unbalanced preamplifier/processor line 
outputs.  
 

INPUT 4

INPUT 5

XLR (BALANCED)

RCA (UNBALANCED)

INPUT 4

INPUT 5

 

XLR BALANCED 

There are up to 3 balanced input connectors on the Reference 200.3, 200.2 and 200.1. These connectors accept 
balanced line level output from the preamplifier’s balanced output connectors. 
  

PIN 1 - GND
PIN 2 - (+)
PIN 3 - (-)

PIN 1 - GND
PIN 2 - (+)
PIN 3 - (-)

2

1

3

Balanced (XLR) connector

 

 
 

RCA UNBALANCED 

There are up to three RCA unbalanced input connectors on a Reference 200.3, 200.2 and 200.1. These 
connectors accept RCA unbalanced line level output from the preamplifier’s RCA output connectors. 
 

RCA connector

 

 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Reference 200.1

Page 1: ...P N13442 0702 B K S B IMPLY ETTER B K Components Ltd Reference 200 3 Reference 200 2 Reference 200 1 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: ...anel 3 Level Adjustment 4 Inputs 4 XLR Balanced 4 RCA Unbalanced 4 Balanced or Unbalanced Connections 5 Outputs 6 System Installation 7 Making the Connection 7 Control Input and Output 8 Troubleshooti...

Page 4: ...ce the unit is resting on We advise against removing or altering feet Do not stack anything on top of the amplifier processor source etc Leave a minimum of 2 clearance from the top of the amplifier to...

Page 5: ...plifiers and controlling external systems such as a projection screen or B K amplifier Control Input one 3 5 mm jack that allows standby on off with a 5 24 VDC control signal Gold Plated Connectors be...

Page 6: ...tputs remaining fused independently 4 Speaker Fuses for protection against amplifier damage in the case of shorted speaker wires Replace fuse with the same type and value 6 AMP T Lag On the Reference...

Page 7: ...a PAIR of AMPLIFIER CHANNELS for use with either balanced XLR or RCA unbalanced preamplifier processor line outputs INPUT 4 INPUT 5 XLR BALANCED RCA UNBALANCED INPUT 4 INPUT 5 XLR BALANCED There are...

Page 8: ...D XLR BALANCED RCA UNBALANCED RCA INPUT XLR INPUT RCA INPUT RCA INPUT XLR INPUT XLR INPUT B K S B IMPLY ETTER CHANNEL 1 INPUT CHANNEL 2 INPUT CHANNEL 3 INPUT XLR BALANCED RCA UNBALANCED XLR BALANCED R...

Page 9: ...be connected to the speakers jack The negative post should always be connected to the speakers jack Spade connector Banana jack Shown below is the amplifier to speaker connections Channel 1 Channel 3...

Page 10: ...t is recommended that you locate a separate AC power outlet for the amplifier one that is not shared by any other audio component in the system or any other household component This will eliminate the...

Page 11: ...view of second amplifier with control input Rear view of amplifier with control input Daisy chain to other amplifiers From preamplifier rear panel control output CONTROL I O CTRL IN CTRL OUT 12VDC 125...

Page 12: ...Speakers connected out of phase 1 Check all connections making sure that cables are connected to and to Loud hum or buzz on one or more channels 1 Poor ground connection in inter connect cables 1 Chec...

Page 13: ...nput impedance 33 2 k ohms Damping factor Ref 200 3 200 2 200 1 400 450 750 Current peak to peak Ref 200 3 200 2 200 1 60 75 150 Amps Slew rate 14 V sec Dynamic headroom Ref 200 3 200 2 200 1 1 1 1 2...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...N P U T C H A N N E L 2 I N P U T C H A N N E L 3 I N P U T CONTROL IN ALLOWS AMPLIFIER OPERATION WHEN A 5 24V SIGNAL IS APPLIED WITH A 3 5mm MINI JACK X L R B A L A N C E D R C A U N B A L A N C E D...

Page 16: ...WWW BKCOMP COM B K Components Ltd 2100 Old Union Road Buffalo New York 14227 Phone 716 656 0026...

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