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    P/N12930 0802 B&K SB ! IMPL Y ETTER B&K Components, Ltd. AV2600 Owner’s Manual[...]

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    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[...]

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    iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents.............................................................................................................. ..................... iii Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................. .................... 1 Purpose and Function .[...]

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    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. • The lightning flash with arrowh ead, within an equilateral triangl e, is intend[...]

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    2 PURPOSE AND FUNCTION The AV2600 is an integration of a st ereo audio distribut ion BUS with six co mpact and efficient 60 W power amplifiers. Each pair of amplifiers have DIP switche s that allow system config uration for use with eithe r mono/stereo and muting control via a Master or Local cont rol input. Additionally, there is sup port for para[...]

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    3 REAR PANEL VIEW VOLT AGE A.C.LINE FUSE CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE 15A 250V. OUT 6 PLUS PLUS PLUS PLUS PLUS MINUS MINUS MINUS MINUS MINUS OUT 5 OUT 4 OUT 3 OUT 2 OUT 1 SERIAL NUMBER PLUS MINUS 1/2 3/4 5/6 OUT OUT OUT CTRL 1/2 CTRL 3/4 CTRL 5/6 1 3 5 IN IN IN OUT OUT OUT IN IN IN 2 4 6 IN IN I[...]

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    4 DIP SWITCH SETTING Each pair of amplifiers have their own set of four DI P sw itches. The function of each switch is describe d below: AMP ON: (ON is the factory default setting for all amplifier pai rs) Amplifier pairs with DIP switch ‘AMP’ set to ‘ON’, have the remote Maste r and Channel switchi ng of the amplifier audio mute on/off fea[...]

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    5 CHANNEL CONTROL & MUTING Each pair of amplifier channels has its own 1/8” mini cont rol input / output (pass through) jack to provide remote switching of the a mplifier audio mute on/off feature. The control input circuit is de signed to work as Tip Pos. (+) and Ring Neg. (-). A minimum of 5VD C @ 1 mA is recommende d, and is compatible wit[...]

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    6 INPUT CONNECTIONS Each pair of amplifier channels have their own ‘Local’ i nput and output RCA connector s. The inputs are desi gned to accept line level audio from a preamplifiers unbal anc ed output connectors. Out put expansion is accommodated with the supplied output connectors. These outp uts are effectively a direct pass through from th[...]

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    7 LEVEL CONTROL DEFEAT The following procedu res should only be perfo rmed by a qualif ied t echnician. Each pair of am plifier channels have their own ‘Local’ level control that may be bypassed to a llow parall eling output channels. The jumper modules are located inside the unit, on the circuit boa rd, just behind the level controls. Figure 6[...]

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    8 HIGH CURRENT (MONO) USAGE The AV2600 has up to six output channels that ma y be para lleled (mono). This fe ature allows the amplifier to increase its output power into lower im pedance spea kers. Set all ‘AMP ON’, ‘L + R’ and ‘BUS’ DIP switches to the ‘ON’ position for the desired ch annels. Set the ‘SENSE’ DI P switches to t[...]

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    9 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.  Make a diagram of your propo sed system by laying out the relat ive location [...]

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    10 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 1. Reconnect power cord. 2. Check AC swit ch or fuse 3. Check for shorts or overloading No sound on some or all selected channels (‘on ’ LED illuminat[...]

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    11 SPECIFICATIONS Power Rating: 8 ohms 4 ohms 60 watts @ 1 kHz 80 watts @ 1 kHz THD (S+N) 0.09 % @ 1 kHz Frequency response 5 Hz – 45 kHz Input sensitivity 0.77 Volts Input impedance 33.2 k ohms Damping factor 80 Current (peak to peak) 16 Amps Slew rate 14 V /  sec Dynamic headroom 1.0 dB S/N (A-weighted) 95 dB Voltage gain 28 Line voltage 120[...]

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    12 LIMITED WARRANTY B & K Components Ltd., referred to herein as B & K, warrants your B & K equipment against all defects 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. Defective equipmen[...]

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    13 WWW.BKCOMP.COM B&K Components, Ltd. 2100 Old Union Road Buffalo, New York 14227 Phone: 716 – 656 - 0026[...]