Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Reference 200.1 B&K
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P/N13442 0702 B&K SB ! IMPL Y ETTER B&K Components, Ltd. Reference 200.3 Reference 200.2 Reference 200.1 Owner’s Manual.
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.
iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents .............................................................................................................. ......................................iii Safety Pr ecauti ons .....................................
1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING WARNING: to prevent fire or sh ock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Car e should be taken to prev ent objects or liquid from entering th e enclos ure. Never handle the po wer cord with wet hands.
2 PURPOSE AND FUNCTION The Reference 200.3 (three channel ), 200.2 (two channel) and 200.1 (mono) are high cu rrent power amplifiers that are designed for use in all types of audio or audio/ video systems. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION The Reference 200.3, 20 0.
3 REAR PANEL 1 6 5 7 8 3 2 4 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN FUSE CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE ONL Y WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING.
4 LEVEL ADJUSTMENT Generally in a home theat er application, volume level is cont rolled by the A/V surround processor. In a system for use with the Referen ce 200.3, 200.2 or 2 00.1, adjustment of the volume level must b e performed us ing the external preamplifier/processor.
5 BALANCED OR UNBALANCED CONNECTIONS Shown below are typical preamplifier to amplifier connections: OR RCA Unbalanced Connections CHANNEL 1 INPUT CHANNEL 2 INPUT CHANNEL 3 INPUT XLR (BALANCED) RCA (UN.
6 OUTPUTS Five way binding posts are provided. T here is one pair pr ovided for each ch annel. They are de signed to accept a banana-type plug, spa de-lug conne ctor (shown below), termin al posts, and bare wire, and they are color coded for easy identification.
7 SYSTEM INSTALLATION There will most likely be a num ber of cables involved in the installation of your home entertainment system. Preplanning is essential in order to ma ximize system efficiency. We recommend the follo wing as a means of helping you reach that goal.
8 CONTROL INPUT AND OUTPUT A control (trigger) system is provid ed on the Reference 200.3, 200.2 and 200.1 amplifiers to allow remote switching of the amplifier’s standby on/off feature. The cont rol input is designed to operate with a source (trigger) of 5-24 volts AC or DC.
9 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION No sound (‘on’ LED not illuminated) 1. Power cord not plugged in. 2. Power off at AC source. 3. AC power inlet fuse blown or faulty 4. Control Input not activated. 1. Reconnect power cord.
10 SPECIFICATIONS Power Rating: 8 ohms - Ref 200.3/200.2/ 200.1 4 ohms - Ref 200.3/200.2/200.1 220/220/250 watts @ 1 kHz 325/350/400 watts @ 1 kHz THD (S+N) 0.09 % @ 1 kHz Frequency response 5 Hz – 45 kHz Input sensitivity RCA unbalanced 1.4 Volts Input sensitivity XLR balanced 2.
11 LIMITED WARRANTY B & K Components Ltd., referred to herein as B & K, warrants your B & K equipment against all d efects in material and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. This warranty applies o nly to the original purchaser and only to equip ment in normal residential use and service.
12 REAR PANEL ENLARGED VEIW CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN FUSE CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE ONL Y WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING.
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