Bk PT 3 series II User Manual

PT 3 series IIPreamplifier TunerOwner’s Manual P/N 13010 REV 0005

MAKING THE CONNECTIONIt’s tempting to just plug in your new Preamplifier Tuner and have great sound pour out. Before you do that, take afew minutes to

AUDIO CONNECTIONSConnecting your analog sources to your Preamplifier TunerAudio source - connecting a CD player to the Preamplifier Tuner’s analog inp

USING FULL RANGE SPEAKERSConnect the Preamplifier Tuner’s outputs to your external amplifier(s) or powered speakers.Shown below is a typical Preamplif

USING SMALL SPEAKERSConnect the Preamplifier Tuner’s outputs to your external amplifier(s) or powered speakers.Shown below is a typical Preamplifier o

ANTENNA CONNECTIONSThe FM jack is a standard screw on F-typeconnector. The AM is a push type. Strip ¼ inchof insulation off your AM antenna wires andi

OPERATIONThe following outlines the normal day-to-day operation of your Preamplifier Tuner from the supplied IR remotecontroller or directly from your

CHOOSING A SOURCEIn general, the selected source will appear at the PREAMP outputs and the TAPE output. select desired source (SOURCE) step to sourced

ADJUSTING BALANCEBAL (L) positions the source left by decreasing the right channel level. BAL (R) positions the source right bydecreasing the left cha

TUNER OPERATIONAll TUNER operations require the Preamplifier Tuner’s source be set to TUNER.Manual Tuning - press TUNE + or TUNE - to tune the freque

PRESETSPresets allow you to save your favorite settings and recall them instantly. Your Preamplifier Tuner can store fortypresets (0..39). Most Preamp

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MENUFor best results, perform the following set up procedure when you initially install your Preamplifier Tuner andanytime you change or add sources,

HEADPHONE ONThe MAIN MENU Headphone selection provides for operating your Preamplifier Tuner’s with the CONTROL OUTset to off. This feature allows you

SETUPThe MAIN MENU provides a SETUP selection that enables more advanced customization of your PreamplifierTuner's operation.enter setup menu↵ (

Source Names SetupFrom the factory, your Preamplifier Tuner will display source names that match those printed on the rear of thePreamplifier Tuner an

Preset Operation SetupThis menu allows you to configure various aspects of how presets function. enter preset operation menu↵ ( ENTER)SEL or ENTER2mov

Display SetupSet the intensity of the front panel’s alphanumeric display.return to setup menu (PRESET) and ↵ (ENTER)MENU4set display bright, medium,

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSMy collection of equipment differs from the labels on the back of my Preamplifier Tuner, how can I hookthem up?Your Preampli

ADVANCED SETUP FEATURESWARNING - The following describes the advanced features of the Preamplifier Tuner. Since changingsome of these functions may ca

CONTROL OUT SETUPYour Preamplifier Tuner’s control output allows you to control external devices such as power amplifiers,projection screens, etc. The

TROUBLESHOOTING1. Cycle the Preamplifier Tuner’s front panelPOWER switch to OFF then back to ON.1. It is possible that the PreamplifierTuner needs to

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PREAMPLIFIER TUNER SPECIFICATIONS300 OhmsAntenna Input Impedance:75 OhmsAntenna Input Impedance:70 dB, A WeightedSignal to Noise Ratio:30 dBAlternate

MENU SYSTEM28P/N 13010 REV 0005=5>E2EDD?>PT 3 MAIN MENU FLOW CHART(See next page for the ADVANCED SETUP flow chart)

ADVANCED MENU SYSTEM29P/N 13010 REV 0005ADAVNCED SETUP FLOW CHART(option)

REAR PANEL ENLARGED VIEW30P/N 13010 REV 0005TUNERFM antennaAM antennaSERIAL NUMBERAudio/Video Systems made in the U.S.A.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKD

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LIMITED WARRANTYB&K Components Ltd., referred to herein as B&K, warrants your B&K equipment against all defects in materialand workmanship

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLINGWARNING: to prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Care should be

FEATURESYour new Preamplifier Tuner is a versatile audio control center. The Preamplifier Tuner is designed to soundsensational and be an attractive,

THE BASICSThe following is intended to familiarize users with common terms and applications of home audio equipment.Amplifier - an amplifier takes the

FRONT PANEL1. Headphone Jack - Stereo headphones having a standard ¼ inch binaural plug can be connected to theheadphone output. The Preamplifier Tune

REAR PANELThe Preamplifier Tuner’s back panel is organized into groups of inputs and outputs as shown below. See back ofthis manual for an enlarged vi

REMOTE CONTROLYour Preamplifier Tuner includes an IR remote control.6P/N 13010 REV 0005SEL2 35 6809E1BANDST/M47+10MENUMODEATVDVDSATV2MUTEONVOLCDV1TAPE