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B&K Components, Ltd.
User Manual
REFERENCE 200.1 S2 (Monoblock)
REFERENCE 200.2 S2
One or Two Channel Amplifier
13743 0604
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ii USER MANUAL - REFERENCE 200.1 S2, REFERENCE 200.2 S2 © 2004 B&K Components Ltd. All rights reserved. The information in this manual is copyright protected. No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from B&K Components, Ltd. B&K Components Ltd. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR OPERATIONAL, TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS/OMISSIONS MADE IN THIS MANUAL. The information in this manual may be subject to change without prior notice. Accessories Included 1 -
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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACCESSORIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ii TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 PURPOSE AND FUNCTION 3 BACK PANEL 4 INPUTS 5 INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS 6 SYSTEM INSTALLATION 7 CONTROL TRIGGERS 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 SPECIFICATIONS Back Cover Product Information Date of Purchase: Amp Model #: Amp Serial #: Purchased From: Address: Phone #:
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2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Installation Considerations CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: to prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Care should be taken to prevent objects or liquid from entering the enclosure. Never handle the power cord with wet hands. • • The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may c
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3 PURPOSE AND FUNCTION PURPOSE AND FUNCTION The Reference 200.1 S2 (Single channel Monoblock) or Reference 200.2 S2 (Two channel) is a high power amplifier that is designed for use in all types of audio or audio/video systems. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION The Reference 200.1 S2 or Reference 200.2 S2 amplifier utilizes high quality electronic circuitry to achieve an environment wherein a detailed, transparent, and highly musical sound can be realized. The high quality parts complement includes: state-
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E E E E SS SS U U U U F F F F E E E E SS SS 4 BACK PANEL 8 7 6 5 CONTROL I/O CHANNEL 1 INPUT CHANNEL 2 INPUT High Performance CTRL Audio/Video Systems IN XLR (BALANCED) XLR (BALANCED) Hand-Made in the U.S.A. CTRL www.bkcomp.com OUT 12VDC RCA INPUT XLR INPUT RCA INPUT XLR INPUT 200mA RCA (UNBALANCED) RCA (UNBALANCED) FUSE CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING. CHANNEL 1 OUTPUT CHANNEL 2 OUTPUT BK & SERIAL # SB IMPLY ETTER! POSITIVE NEGATIVE
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5 INPUTS INPUTS The Reference 200.1 S2 or Reference 200.2 S2 allows signal patch cables (interconnects) to be sourced from either balanced or unbalanced preamplifier/processor outputs. A switch is used to configure a SINGLE AMPLIFIER CHANNEL for use with either a balanced (XLR) or unbalanced (RCA) output. CHANNEL 1 INPUT XLR (BALANCED) RCA INPUT XLR INPUT RCA (UNBALANCED) XLR BALANCED There is one balanced (XLR) input connector on the Reference 200.1 S2 and two balanced (XLR) input con- nectors
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E E E E SS SS U U U U F F F F E E E E R L SS SS 6 INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Use either RCA unbalanced or XLR balanced to connect the preamplifier to amplifier. RCA Unbalanced Connections FRONT LEFT FRONT RIGHT CHANNEL 1 INPUT CHANNEL 2 INPUT High Performance Audio/Video Systems XLR (BALANCED) XLR (BALANCED) BK & Hand-Made in the U.S.A. SB IMPLY ETTER! www.bkcomp.com RCA INPUT RCA INPUT XLR INPUT XLR INPUT RCA (UNBALANCED) RCA (UNBALANCED) BUTTON BUTTON OUT OUT OR CHANNEL 1 INPUT CHANNEL 2 INPUT H
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7 SYSTEM INSTALLATION There will most likely be a number of cables involved in the installation of your home entertainment system. Preplanning is essential in order to maximize system efficiency. We recommend the following as a means of helping you reach that goal. • • When possible, use a dedicated AC power line for the amplifier, one that is not shared by any other household component. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!! • • Make a diagram of your proposed system by laying out the relative location
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8 CONTROL TRIGGERS A control (trigger) system is provided on the Reference 200.1 S2 or Reference 200.2 S2 amplifiers to allow remote switching of the amplifier's standby on/off feature. The control input is designed to operate with a source (trigger) of 5-24 volts DC. All B&K A/V processors and preamplifiers utilize control output triggers to easily integrate an amplifier into an audio system. In addition, your amplifier has a control output circuit to allow control of an external device such
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9 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION No sound 1. Power cord not plugged in. 1. Reconnect power cord. (power 'on' LED not illu- 2. Power off at AC source. 2. Check AC switch or fuse. minated). 3. AC power inlet fuse blown or 3. Check for shorts or overloading. faulty. 4. Supply Control IN with a 5-24 Volt 4. Control voltage not activated. DC supply (Page 8). 5. Power switch in off position 5. Push in power switch. (out). No sound on some or all 1. Speaker leads loose or fau
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SPECIFICATIONS REFERENCE 200.1 S2 Monoblock & REFERENCE 200.2 S2 Power Rating: 8Ω 200.1 / 200.2 250 watts / 225 watts Power Rating: 4Ω 200.1 / 200.2 450 watts / 375 watts Number of Channels 1 / 2 Current (peak to peak) 150 Amps / 75 Amps Dynamic Headroom 1.4 dB / 1.2 dB Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.09 % Signal to Noise (S/N) 95 dB Input Impedance 33.2 kΩ Damping Factor (50 Hz) 750 / 450 Frequency Response 5 Hz - 45 kHz Slew Rate 14 V / µsec Input Sensitivity RCA U
