B&K CT300.3 User manual

B&K Components, Ltd.

User Manual

CT600.1

CT600.3

CT300.3

Multi-Zone Audio/Video Receivers

14067 121206

COMPLETE USER MANUAL - CT RECEIVER

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2100 Old Union Road

Buffalo, New York 14227

1.800.543.5252 In NY: 716.656.0026

Fax: 716.656.1291

E-mail: [email protected]

On the web: www.bkcomp.com

CT Receiver and Benefits

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Accessories Included

1 - MZ-128 Remote Control

4 - AAA Batteries

1-Power Cord

1 - CT Series CD

1-CT Receiver Quick Reference Manual

1 - FM Dipole Antenna

1 - AM Antenna

1-DB9 to RJ-45 Adapter

1 - Warranty Card

Table of Contents

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Table of Contents III

Introduction / Overview 1

CT Receiver Features and Benefits 2

CK 1.1 and CK1.2 Keypad Features and Benefits 3

CT Receiver Front Panel 4

CT Receiver Back Panel 5

Accessories Guide 6

The CK1.2 Keypad Front Panel/Back Panel 6

The CK1.1 Keypad Front Panel/Back Panel 7

B&K CT Series MZ-128 Remote Controller Reference Sheet 8

DB-9 to RJ-45 Adapter P/N:13290 9

BK Toolbox CD-ROM P/N: 13323 9

Installation and System Diagrams 10

Basic System Hookup 11

Installation Considerations 12

AC Power and Line Fuse 13

Speaker Connections for CT Receiver 13

Shared Source Inputs 14

Dedicated (Local) Source Inputs 14

Digital Audio Connection 15

Buffered Outputs 15

CT Receiver Speaker Connections 16

Connecting an External Amplifier 17

Composite Video Outputs18

CK1.2 Keypad Connections 19

Adding Additional Keypads in the Same Zone 20

IR Emitter Outputs21

Local IR Source Control 21

Common Control Triggers 22

Additional Connections 23

Factory Reset 23

System Expansion 24

Connecting Multiple CT Receivers 25

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Adding a Home Theater 26

Adding an HD6 27

Setup Using a PC and BK Suite 28

Connecting to a PC 29

BK Suite Setup and Overview 30

BK Suite Task Bar Explained 32

Basic Setup Menu 33

Advanced Setup Menu 35

Hardware Zone Settings - Tab 1 36

Groups / Code Sets / Zones - Tab 2 38

Code-Set Description and Overview 39

Groups with Mono Zones 40

Sub-Zoning 41

Input Settings - Tab 3 42

Power On Titles - Tab 4 43

Power-On Preferences - Tab 5 44

Input Configuration - Tab 6 45

Page / Event - Tab 7 46

Display - Tab 8 48

Control - Tab 9 49

Security - Tab 10 51

RS-232 Communication - Tab 11 52

Preset Operation - Tab 12 54

Keypad Feedback - Tab 13 55

Room Equalization 56

Preset Editor 58

Serial Macro Editor 60

Setup Using the On Screen Display 61

On Screen Menu Operation with the MZ-128 62

On Screen Menu Tree Diagram 63

On Screen Main Menu 64

Zone Operation 65

Zone Favorite Presets Menu 65

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Audio/Video System Setup 66

Control Menu Setup 69

Setup Presets 72

Control System Setup 73

System Status 74

Zone Planning Worksheets 75

Troubleshooting Guide 78

Limited Warranty 79

Specifications 80

CT Series A / V Control Center 81

Additional Information 82

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Introduction / Overview

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The Finesse and Power To Please A Household...

The CT Receiver family serve the same goals; it is to bring the same performance and sound quality that B&K

has brought to audiophile home theaters and music rooms to the entire house. The CT Receiver is the new

innovation in automation. The CT Receiver may operate an entire house’s audio/video equipment with a mat-

ter of one touch while still bringing the legendary B&K warmth, dynamics, and detail that make critical listen-

ing possible in every room of the house. The CT Receiver family bring a level of performance that was only

available by separates in the past.

Typically,athree zone CT Receiver is used for systems with one to three stereo zones and the six zone CT

Receiver is used for systems with one to six stereo zones. A CT Receivers delivers 55 watts per channel into

8ohm speakers and up to 85 watts per channel while driving 4 ohm speakers. In addition, CT Receivers may

be linked for use in up to 127 zones configurations allowing 9 shared sources all with independent command

and control.

Please visit B&K on the web at www.bkcomp.com for information on our hand assembled product lines, includ-

ing digital preamplifiers, receivers and high current power amplifiers for the best in movie and music reproduc-

tion. High quality amplifiers start at 125 watts per channel with the option of 2 or 7 channels. B&K also carries

200 watt per channel amplifiers with the option of 1, 2, 5, or 7 channels for the most demanding listener. All

of B&K’s home theater amplifiers are class A pre-driver with a class A-B mosfet output stage in order to sup-

ply the most challenging speakers with massive amounts of driving current. B&K also uses toroidal transformer

power supply, computer grade capacitors, and discrete circuitry, which use 1% metal film resistors to provide

superior dynamics and sound quality.B&K,Simply Better!

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CT Receiver Features and Benefits

Separates Performance

The CT Receivers are born from the heritage of twenty years experience in building high current, low distortion,

high-end separates. Every design, concept, and tested part, unifies the critical listening vision, which happens

when the music matters. With a B&K Multi-Zone receiver, any room may get the solid deep bass, the warmth,

and the transparency of B&K. The CT Receiver is built by using 1% Metal Film resistors and computer grade

electrolytic capacitors in order to create precision, linearity and dynamics that will reveal every detail of your

source components. The ultimate reason to own B&K is the astonishing revolution in performance that you will

enjoy. The CTReceiver is available in 17” (standard) and 19” (rack mount) faceplates with a black or silver color

choice.

Built-In Intelligence

The CT Receivers work quietly behind the scenes to provide simple automation and flexibility for everyday live.

The CT Receiver may instantly recall your favorite settings without any additional external automation systems

by using unique Personal Action MacrosTM and B&K's SmartZoneTM system. The intelligence is built-in.

A Single Keypad in Each Room - Multi-Zone From One Central System

The CT300.3 provides three independent listening Zones whereas the CT 600.1/600.3 provides six. In each

zone, the user may select sources, raise/lower volume, adjust bass/treble independently without affecting users

in other zones! The CT Receivers give all the performance and ability that a dedicated stack of high-end sepa-

rates would give a user in each room, without any of the visible clutter. The receiver and all shared sources may

be concealed in a cabinet or rack in one central location. The user only needs a keypad to take control!

Connect Up to Nine Shared Sources

More than any other single feature, the nine input capability frees the system architecture from restriction. Nine

inputs enable your system to grow in the future and accommodate any new technology. Built-in IR routing allows

any of the source components to be identical, yet still be controlled independently without problems.

Video For The Entire House

The CT Receivers incorporate a composite video matrix, delivering a pristine picture to every room in the house.

One touch to your remote control or keypad enables you to select different video sources.

Three AM/FM Tuners Allow Simultaneous Listening to Three Radio Stations

The CT Receiver Family offers a combination of internal AM/FM tuner configurations. The CT 600.1 includes 1

tuner, and the CT 300.3 and CT 600.3 include 3 tuners.

Six Dedicated Zone Inputs

Each zone has its own dedicated local Audio/Video source input. The dedicated inputs have the ability to sense

an audio/video input.Once the audio/video input is detected, the zone will be switched automatically to the ded-

icated input. All the user needs to do is turn on the local source, simple!

CK 1.1 and CK1.2 Keypad Features and Benefits

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CK 1.1 and CK 1.2 Keypad Features and Benefits

Automation Everywhere!

Automate the Central System with Local TVs and Components

The CK1.2 keypad may control up to twenty devices or rooms with 5 hard buttons and four pages of custom

labeled buttons per device. The CK 1.1 has 4 pages of custom labeled buttons and 5 hard buttons. Each but-

ton on either keypad may be programmed with a single IR command (pre-programmed from the database or

learned) or it may be programmed with a macro with up to 190 steps, which may include IR commands, delays,

and jumps to another page. A vast database of more than one thousand brands instantly programs IR Codes

for most products. B&K Batch Learning does the rest in a fraction of the time of any other system. The CK

1.2 has input synchronization with the zone where it operates. The CK 1.1 and CK1.2 also have RS-232 status

feedback. Macros may be programmed using the fastest macro programming method available (simply click on

the button to make it a macro step). Once one keypad is programmed, the rest of the keypads may be cloned

by downloading the program to each keypad. Each keypad stores its program on an EEPROM, so even if the

power is lost, the memory is still good for up to 10 years.

Point Any Remote Control at the Keypad

The integrated IR pass-through sends the commands of any IR remote control to both local installed compo-

nents and the central system. If your client wants to use a remote control in any room, they may simply point it

at the B&K keypad.

Realtime Status Feedback to Keypads

Both the CK 1.2 and CK 1.1keypads will also display zone status when the backlight button is pressed. Realtime

status feedback includes zone input name or radio station, volume, bass, treble and EQ settings. Additionally,

a12VDC status signal lights up the Green Status LED whenever the zone is on. CK 1.2 also offers RS-232

feedback from the CT Receiver so the keypads will be kept in sync with the source that is selected regardless

of how it was selected (by a remote control, the front panel controls or the keypad itself).

Multiple Keypads In One Zone

Keypads may be used in a daisy chain application to accommodate up to 6 keypads per hardware zone. Any

keypad has the ability to control any zone regardless of whether it is daisy chained (slaved) off another keypad.

Slaved keypads are perfect for large rooms that require user interface at both ends. Keypads may be intercon-

nected and used with up to 1000ft using CAT5-E cable.

CT Front Panel (CT300.3 and 600.1/600.3)

1. Main Power Indicator.

2. Master Power Switch, used to disengage power to the CT Receiver. Normally, this switch is set

to ON (in) which allows the power function of a remote or keypad to power the zones on or off.

While the unit is in SLEEP the electrical consumption is reduced to about 35 watts.

CT Receiver Front Panel

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Available faceplate options are 17” Black (standard), 17” Silver, 19” Rackmount Black and 19”

Rackmount Silver. Unit shown is 17” Silver.

1. 6Keypad control connections provide 12VDC power, common ground, RS-232 transmit, IR Data IN

and 12VDC control output triggers. The 300.3 has three keypad control connections. See page 19.

2. 6 Zone Audio/Video Line outputs for external amplification (factory fixed output or may be set to vari-

able output) and video monitors (1 per zone). On Screen Display (OSD) menu access is only provided

through the zone A video output. See pages 17 and 18.

3. 9 Buffered Audio/Video inputs and outputs for daisy-chain applications. See page 15.

4. AM and FM Antenna connection. Internally split for multiple tuners in the CT600.3/300.3.

See page 23.

5. 9 Audio/Video shared Source inputs that may be shared throughout all zones. See page 14.

6. 9 Infrared emitter outputs for IR routing to source pieces. 1/8” (3.5mm) mini jack. See page 21.

7. Removable four position phoenix speaker connections. Speaker connections are 4 ohm stable.

See page 16.

8. 6 Zone dedicated Audio/Video inputs for local sources, one per zone. See page 14.

9. Link In and Link out for connecting multiple CT units. See page 25.

10. IR pass, IR In and All IR Out 1/8” minijack connections for IR routing. See page 25

11. RS-232 I/O and Ethernet RJ-45 for serial and network communication. See page 23

12. AC Power inlet and AC fuse. See page 13.

13. 2Common control connections with up to 24VAC or DC sensing on CT 600.1/600.3. One common

control on CT 300.3. See page 22.

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Accessories Guide

Volume/Mute Buttons control the

level of the audio.

Change Buttons - Change to

the next channel, chapter, song

or B&K sound preset; depending

on the selected activity.

Power LED lights up when this

Zone/Room is ON. (Controlled

by the 12V Control)

LCD Buttons -

Names on the screen

change depending on what

activity has been selected.

For example, when CD is

the activity, you’ll see the

button names change to

Play, Stop etc. so the

source may be controlled.

Backlight Button lights the key-

pad display and also recalls sta-

tus feedback for that zone.

Status feedback will display input,

radio station, volume, bass, tre-

ble and EQ settings.

Remote Control IR Receiver

conceals an IR (Infrared) Sensor

which relays commands from hand

held IR remote control to the main

unit and components connected to

flashers.

Favorites Button

Availability to create up to five pages

of radio station presets or source

stations or macros.

Page Button press to display

any additional pages of func-

tions.

Main Button

The Main button always returns

to the Main Menu so that a may

new device (activity) or zone

may be selected.

Screen Title - Displays what Source is selected ( i.e. device or activity like “CD”

or “SAT”). “Main” indicates the Main Menu for selecting a new device or activity.

Programming Jack - Behind the Faceplate

Four tabs hold the faceplate to the keypad chassis. To remove the faceplate, simply pull the faceplate off the keypad

chassis. Once removed, the Programming Jack is revealed. Note: When testing keypad functionality, remove the program-

ming jack. The keypad will not receive RS-232 communication while the programming jack is plugged in.

Master [IN]

The RJ-45 Master [IN] is used for

the home run back to the

CT Receiver. RJ-45 termination

allows the use of CAT-5

cable to be used for keypad

installation.

Alternate Master [IN]

The alternate master operates

identically to the Master [IN].

Additionally, 12V controls or local

source emitters may be termi-

nated here. See Page 19

Slave [OUT]

Used when running multi-

ple keypads in one zone or

daisy chaining additional

zones.

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The CK1.2 Keypad Front Panel/Back Panel

Screen Title - Displays a custom title edited from the LCD button editor. Under

default programming it will display “Main”.

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The CK1.1 Keypad Front Panel/Back Panel

Page Button press to display

any additional pages of func-

tions.

LCD Buttons -

Names on the screen

change depending on what

function is programmed on

the button. For Example, if

page 1 holds all controls for

the CD player the LCD but-

tons will display Play, Stop,

etc. so the device (CD in

this case) may be con-

trolled. Backlight Button lights the keypad

display and also recalls status

feedback for that zone. Status

feedback will display input, radio

station, volume, bass, treble and

loudness levels.

Remote Control IR Receiver

conceals an IR (Infrared) Sensor

which relays commands from hand

held IR remote control to the main

unit and components connected to

flashers.

Power LED lights up when this

Zone/Room is ON. (Controlled

by the 12V Control)

Up, Down and Mute Controls

may be programmed for Volume and

Mute control for the B&K zone or any

device.

Programming Jack - Behind the Faceplate

Four tabs hold the faceplate to the keypad chassis. To remove the faceplate, simply pull the faceplate off the keypad chas-

sis. Once removed, the Programming Jack is revealed. Note: When testing keypad functionality, remove the programming

jack. The keypad will not receive RS-232 communication while the programming jack is plugged in.

Master [IN]

The RJ-45 Master [IN] is used for the home

run back to the CT Receiver. RJ-45 termi-

nation allows the use of CAT-5 cable to be

used for keypad installation. See Page 19

Slave [OUT]

Used when running multi-

ple keypads in one zone or

daisy chaining additional

zones.

IR OUTPUT

The IR Output may be used to con-

nect an emitter directly from the key-

pad to a local IR source.

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B&K CT Series MZ-128 Remote Controller Reference Sheet

The MZ-128 Remote Controller has multiple useful functions:

1.The MZ-128 Remote Controller may be used to control and setup a CT Receiver.

2. The MZ-128 may be used as a source of IR for use in programming learning key-

pads, etc.

3. The MZ-128 may be set to source the B&K IR functions listed below, for code sets

000-128 and 999.

Setup the MZ-128 to use a discrete B&K code set:

1. Install 4 AAA batteries into the remote. Observe polarity.

2. Press and hold the B&K and MUTE buttons simultaneously for two seconds. The

LED will light up solid red and stay illuminated.

3. Firmly press the desired B&K three digit code set. Always use three digits

(i.e. 0-1-1 Zone A)

4. Press the B&K button again to confirm setup. The red LED will blink three times

when the IR code has been successfully programmed.

(MZ-128 Default Factory Code-Set is: 0-0-0 Whole House Control)

Code-Set 128 Simply Explained

Code-set 128 is a special code-set which allows

individual control of the Hardware Zone that the

IR datais received by. It will not function when

received by the unit’s front panel i.e. Two key-

pads are plugged into Zone A&B’s Control I/O

ports, when the remote comes into IR view of the

keypad in Zone A, the 128 Code-Set remote will

only control Zone A, when in Zone A. Take that

same remote into Zone B and it will only control

Zone B.

MZ-128 BUTTON B&K IR FUNCTION

[B&K ALL COMMANDS]

ON/B&K/POWER ALL B&K POWER UP

OFF ALL B&K POWER OFF

VOLUME ALL B&K VOLUME UP

VOLUME ALL B&K VOLUME DOWN

0ALL B&K VOLUME 0DB

2 ALL B&K VOLUME -20DB

4 ALL B&K VOLUME -40DB

6 ALL B&K VOLUME -60DB

MUTE ALL B&K MUTE TOGGLE

CODE SET 000-128

CODE SET 999

MZ-128 BUTTON B&K IR FUNCTION

[TUNER]

AM SELECT THE AM BAND

FM SELECT THE FM BAND

TUNE + TUNE FREQUENCY UP

TUNE - TUNE FREQUENCY DOWN

STA + TUNER FAV PRESET UP

STA- TUNER FAV PRESET

M STEREO / MONO

[NAVIGATION]

MENU MENU UP/DOWN LEVEL

LEFT LEFT OR BALANCE [L]

RIGHT RIGHT OR BALANCE [R]

SEL/ENTER SELECT OR ENTER

UP UP

DOWN DOWN

SAVE SAVE

EXIT TOTAL EXIT FROM ALL

ZONE ZONE SELECT

[NUMERIC]

0 0

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

9 9

+10 +10

MZ-128 BUTTON B&K IR FUNCTION

[POWER STATE]

B&K POWER ON

POWER POWER TOGGLE

OFF POWER OFF

[VOLUME]

MUTE MUTE TOGGLE

VOLUME MASTER VOL UP

VOLUME MASTER VOL DOWN

[TONE CONTROL]

B+ BASS UP

B- BASS DOWN

T+ TREBLE UP

T- TREBLE DOWN

LOUD LOUDNESS TOGGLE

[INPUT SOURCE]

S+ SOURCE UP

S- SOURCE DOWN

V+ VIDEO SOURCE UP

D-IN ZONE DEDICATED INPUT

AM AM TUNER

FM FM TUNER

IN1 IN 1 OR [V1]

IN2 IN 2 OR [V2]

IN3 IN 3 OR [TV]

IN4 IN 4 OR [DVD]

IN5 IN 5 OR [CD]

IN6 IN 6 OR [SAT]

IN7 IN 7 OR [TAPE]

IN8 IN 8 OR [V4]

IN9 IN 9 OR [V5]

[FAVORITE PRESET]

PRESET FAVORITE PRESET UP

PRESET FAVORITE PRESET DOWN

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DB-9 to RJ-45 AdapterP/N:13290 (Included)

Included with any CT Receiver product, this adapter allows easy interface between a PC and any B&K prod-

uct using a standard terminated CAT-5 cable. The adapter plugs into the serial port of the PC.

BK CT Series CD P/N: 14069

B&K offers PC based setup software (BK Suite) for all of its receivers and preamplifiers . BK Suite is designed

to expedite the setup process by allowing users to edit presets, save files, and create templates virtually before

downloading them to the unit. The BK CT Series CD includes programming software for B&K receivers/proces-

sors, the SR10.1 remote control and CK1.2/CK1.1Keypad Editors, B&K Hardware Quick Tools for CT Receivers

and the HD6 and the Flash File Download for updating the HD6, CT 600.1,CT 600.3 and CT 300.3. A PDF

library of the B&K product line is also included with BK Suite. The library includes all B&K product manuals,

systems diagrams, and reference material for RS-232 communication. Additional information and all programs

are available on the web at www.bkcomp.com.

***- PC requirements - 128MB RAM, Pentium grade or better processor, Windows XP is the recommended

operating system. (Exception - BK Suite not supported on Windows NT) ***

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Installation and System Diagrams

See the following pages for details describing

installation procedures.

Zone C

Keypad

Zone B

Keypad

Zone A

Keypad

Zone E

Speakers Zone A

Speakers

Zone C

Speakers

Zone F

Speakers

Zone

Speaker

Connections

Zone B

Speakers

Zone D

Speakers

Zone F

Keypad

Zone E

Keypad

Zone D

Keypad

Composite Video

Left Audio

Right Audio

Positive

Negative

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Basic System Hookup

Keypads connect to the Zone Control terminals on the CT Receiver using CAT-5 cable. Composite

video is used for video distribution, usually RG-6 or better.

Basic CT Receiver & Keypad System Hookup

Zone C

Keypad

Zone B

Keypad

Zone A

Keypad

Zone E

Speakers Zone A

Speakers

Zone C

Speakers

Zone F

Speakers

Zone

Speaker

Connections

Zone B

Speakers

Zone D

Speakers

Zone F

Keypad

Zone E

Keypad

Zone D

Keypad

Composite Video

Left Audio

Right Audio

Positive

Negative

Zone F

Monitor Zone C

Monitor

Zone B

Monitor

Zone A

Monitor

Zone E

Monitor

Zone D

Monitor

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Placement and Ventilation

The CT Receiver incorporates built in power amplifiers and requires at least 3" of free air space above the

unit. If built into a rack, please insert at least one rack space of vent panel immediately above the unit.

Default Operation

The factory default settings of a B&K CT Receiver are designed for simplicity and functionality right out of the

box! Default settings will allow for simple functions such as zone power, volume control, input changing and

video connections to be checked as soon as they are connected. No programming required!

Connection Strategy

Installation of a complex A/V system may be a daunting task at first glance. However, the secret to a great

looking and easy to service installation is to be as deliberate as possible. Make the installation SERVICE-

ABLE as well as neat! Dress the wires in groups according to purpose:

·AC Power lines tied together and attached to the cabinet/rack on the opposite side of the signal

cabling. Any component without enough slack in the power wire to enable rotating it or extracting it

should have its length extended with a dedicated extension cord.

·Speaker wires tied together and attached to the cabinet/rack on the opposite side of AC Power lines.

·Antennas should be routed so that they may be re-positioned later.

·IR emitters should be routed and tied down, but NOT attached to source components. Remember,

emitter position is best done with the system powered up! Emitter wires may safely be run adjacent to

AC Power cables.

·Combine Keypad/IR Sensor cables together with any Dedicated Zone Input cables that originates in

another zone. Tie each Zone Control cable together with its dedicated source. Tie everything

together; make sure there is a service loop of free cable and dress on the opposite side of the AC

Power cables.

·Combine all cables coming from the sources, label each cable and connect them to the nine inputs.

·Combine all buffered outputs and connect to additional preamplifiers/receivers in the system.

·If you are utilizing any external power amps, combine the zone line outputs and connect to each

amplifier in turn.

Always leave enough slack at the ends of the cable so that the CT Receiver may be rotated and pulled out of

the shelf. Do not leave wires tied down so tightly that the components are unable to be rotated or extracted

from the rack.

Installation Considerations

CAUTION

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Power Connections

Speaker Connections for CT Receiver

The CT Receiver connects to speakers using 4 position plug-in Phoenix connectors. Speaker wires are home

run from each zone to the back panel of the CT Receiver. Unplug the connector from the rear of the receiver,

strip the speaker wire approximately ¼" and insert the bare end into the gate on the connector. Use a small

flat blade screwdriver to tighten the con-

nection to each conductor. Connectors

accommodate up to 12-gauge wire.

Make sure to observe polarity as you

hold the connector upside down to con-

nect Left and Right as shown. Two

guide tabs also insure proper orienta-

tion.

AC Power and Line Fuse

Before connecting any A/V cables, verify that the CT Receiver powers up. Check functionality of the receiver by

connecting the AC power cord and powering on the receiver using the main power button, the front panel LED

should now be lighted. After 45 seconds, the receiver has finished it’s boot process. Turn off the main power but-

ton and disconnect the AC power cord. Connect all A/V and other interconnect cables and re-connect the AC

power cord. The CT Receiver connection process should now be complete.

Checking the AC Power fuse:

1. Power off the unit and unplug the power cord.

2. Push up on the fuse release tab.

3. Pull the entire fuse holder out.

4. Remove the fuse from the fuse holder and measure the fuse

with a meter. It is not possible to know if the fuse is

blown by looking at it.

5. The CT 600.3/600.1 requires a 12A Slow-Blow type fuse.

The CT 300.3 requires a 8A Slow- Blow type fuse.

Replace only with fuse of same type and value.

Caution! A blown fuse is usually an indicator of an installation or serv-

ice problem. If the fuse continues to fail, the installer should contact

B&K Components Customer Service at 716-656-0026 or contact an

authorized B&K Service Center for assistance.

Dedicated (Local) Source Inputs

Shared Source Inputs

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14 Source Connections

Any source that is desired to be shared throughout the system will connect to one of the 9 A/V Source Inputs.

Nine sources may be "shared" throughout any zone in the entire system. Internal tuners in the CT receiver

products do not utilize an input. Each of the nine shared sources should be connected as follows:

Source Connection

Use the analog audio and composite video from the source.

Composite video and analog audio may be distributed

throughout the system. Digital audio may be passed through

the composite video inputs and outputs See Page 15.

Mount the IR Emitter on the front

panel, in front of the IR receptacle

of the source.

Source

CT Receiver

Connection

Plug the analog

audio L&R,

composite

video, and the

IR emitter into

the back panel.

Dedicated source inputs are used for local sources that are dedicated only to that individual zone. Typically

this feature is appropriate for sources that are physically located in the zone, such as DVD players or satellite

boxes in bedrooms or dens. By running well shielded audio and video cable from the local source back to

the CT Receiver, the user may utilize the auto-sense capability, which is built into these inputs. The CT

Receiver will immediately auto-detect the audio or video signal from a Dedicated input and switch that zone

to its dedicated input. By default, this feature is set to on; however it may be turned off to add an additional

manually selectable input for that particular zone. Dedicated source inputs are identified on the back panel

by the zone to which they are associated, i.e. IN A, IN B, etc. When auto-detect is used, the CT Receiver will

store previous state of the zone before the Dedicated input detected a signal. Therefore, when the dedicated

signal is switched off, the zone is returned to its previous state.

CT Receiver Dedicated

Inputs (Back Panel)

Dedicated inputs require an additional run from the zone to the CT Receiver for the audio/video connections.

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