B&K AVR 707 User Manual

1Introduction / OverviewThe Heart & Soul of your A/V System!B & K’s AVR 707, our new state-of-the-art Home Theater Receiver. The AVR 707 is ea

2AVR 707 Features 14 Discrete Audio & Video Inputs 1 AES / EBU Digital Audio (XLR) Input 8 Analog Audio Inputs (excluding 5.1 or 7.1 inputs) 1

1. Left Hand Knob - The left selector knob is a rotary encoder with the primary purpose of A/V input source selection. The knob serves multiple functi

1. AC Fuse Holder - Holds the AC line fuse. Replace only with same type and value 2A fast blow. Note: The voltage rating label is located on the AC fu

5AVR 707 Rear Panel7. AVR 705 Speaker Outputs - 5-Way binding posts supply power to the Front, Surround and Center channel speakers.8. AVR 707 Speaker

6Quick Start ConsiderationsYour B&K receiver is pre-programmed for ease of operation right out of the box. In general, there is minimal setup requ

7Connection Overview

8Connection Overview

9Video Input Connection - Component VideoThe B&K surround receiver provides eight sets of component video inputs. Each component input corresponds

10Video Inputs - Hardware ConnectionsVideo Input Connection - Composite VideoThe B&K surround receiver provides eight sets of component video inpu

11Video Output Connection - Component Video Record OutputThe component video record output connection on the receiver standardly carries High Definiti

Audio Input Connection - Coax DigitalThe B&K surround receiver provides eight coax digital audio inputs. These inputs may be used tosend a coax di

13Audio Inputs - Hardware ConnectionsAudio Input Connection - Multi-channel Analog 5.1 or 7.1Multi-channel Analog is available from players such as a

Your B&K receiver has both unbalanced line level RCA surround outputs for use with other external amplifiers and 5-way binding speak-er binding po

15Audio Output - Hardware ConnectionsAudio Output Connection - Optical Digital RecordThe optical digital output will output the S/PDIF digital signal

16To NetworkTo ComputerShown is a network routerwhich would assign an IPaddress to the B&K.Ethernet CommunicationConnection Instructions1 Make sur

17Keypad ConnectionThe Keypad connection may be used with any CK 1.2, CK 1.1 or CK 2.2 keypads. A keypad would connect using a straight CAT-5 cableas

18Control Output / Amp EnableThe Control Out and Amp Enable outputs are standard 1/8” mono mini-jack connections used for triggering such pieces as am

19Temporal Noise ReductionA temporal noise filter takes advantage of the fact that noise is a random element of the image that changes over time.Inste

20HQV Video ProcessingChroma Transient ImprovementColor transient improvement enhances color definition providing a natural, life-like image even from

iiiThanks for choosing B & K Components, Ltd. Our goal is to create friendships and a longterm relationship with our customers and our dealers. On

21Aspect Ratios 4x3 (1:33:1) Formats on 16x9 (1:78:1) ScreenInput None1.33:1 full screen1.78:1 (16:9)letterboxPillarboxNo barsNo cropFat peopleBarsNo

22Aspect Ratios Variation 4x3 (1:33:1) Formats on 16x9 (1:78:1) ScreenInput1.33:1 full screen1.78:1 (16:9)letterbox2:1letterbox2.35:1letterbox1.85:1le

23Aspect Ratios 16x9 (1:78:1) Formats on 16x9 (1:78:1) Screen1.78:11.77:1 letterbox 3No barsNo cropNo distortion2:1 letterboxInput None Pillarbox1.33:

24Aspect Ratios 16x9 (1:78:1) Formats on 16x9 (1:78:1) Screen1.78 :1 windowboxNo barsNo cropNo distortion2.35 :1 windowboxBars top and bottomNo cropNo

25Aspect Ratios Variation 16x9 (1:78:1) Formats on 16x9 (1:78:1) Screen1.77:1 letterbox 32.35:1 windowbox2:1 letterboxInputVariationsNo mode+ stretchV

26Aspect Ratios - 16x9 (1:78:1) Formats on 2:35:1 Screen with Anamorphic Lens2:1letterbox2.35:1letterboxNo barsNo cropNo distortionAdditional+ 1.35x s

27IN 1: Selects Input 1 on the B&K receiver.IN 2: Selects Input 2 on the B&K receiver.IN 3: Selects Input 3 on the B&K receiver.IN 4: Sele

28The following pages outline the normal day-to-day operation of your receiver from the supplied SR10.1 remote control. All unit functionsmay be direc

29Operation and ControlAdjusting Audio EQFor selecting a programmed EQ setting by the SR 10.1 remote, from the MAIN PAGE select AUDIO, then use the EQ

30Operation and ControlAdjusting Video StretchFor temporary aspect Stretch adjustment by the SR 10.1 remote, from the MAIN PAGE select VIDEO, then use

ivWarrantyUSER MANUAL - AVR 705 and AVR 707© 2008 B&K Components Ltd. All rights reserved.The information in this manual is copyright protected. N

31Operation and ControlAM / FM Tuner OperationAll TUNER operations require the receiver source be set to TUNER. Press the FM or AM button on the remot

32Operation and ControlAudio / Video / Tuner Preference SelectionRemote Control - Saving Audio, Video or Tuner Preferences:1. Set desired Audio, Video

33Operation and ControlFront Panel Display OperationThe front panel display is capable of displaying 2 rows by 16 characters each The top row will dis

34# of SpeakersUsedFront Panel DisplayMONO STEREO SURROUND1Mono 1 Mono 1 Mono 12Mono 2 STEREO 2 STEREO 23Mono 3 STEREO 3DD Surround 3DTS Surround 34 S

35# of SpeakersUsedFront Panel DisplayMONO STEREO SURROUND1Mono 1 Mono 1 Mono 12Mono 2 STEREO 2 STEREO 23Mono 3 STEREO 3PLIIx Movie 3PLIIx Music 3NEO:

36B&K incorporates a state-of-the-art software and hardware system that will prioritize the incoming audio signals (Plug n Play) and accordingly s

37Audio Modes and Speaker SelectionsMaterial correctly mixed for Dolby Pro Logic contains no bass information in the surround channels and therefore,

38On Screen Display (OSD) Format

39OSD - Unit Operation - AudioUnit Operation AudioAudio OperationSourceName---------------------------------------VolumeMulti Channel TypeTwo Channel

40OSD - Unit Operation - Video & TunerVideoVideo OperationVideoName---------------------------------------Aspect RatioBrightnessContrastColorHueSh

vTable of ContentsIntroduction / Overview ...

41OSD - System Settings - AudioSystem Settings AudioAudio SetupSpeaker Size >>Speaker Location >>Speaker Levels >>Crossover and LFE

42OSD - System Settings - VideoVideoVideo SetupOutputModeRecord OutMenu PositionMenu TransparencyTestPattern

43OSD - System Settings - ControlControlControl SetupZone IDControl In Page /Event >>Serial Control Port >>Security Options >>Plug &

44OSD - Input SettingsInput Settings AudioInputInputName---------------------------------------Audio PreferenceAudio Pref NameInput LevelVideoInputInp

45OSD - Preference Settings - AudioPreference Settings AudioAudio PreferenceAudio PreferenceName---------------------------------------Music ModesTwo

46OSD - Preference Settings - Video & TunerVideoVideo PreferenceVideo PreferenceName---------------------------------------Aspec RatioBrightnessCo

47OSD - Unit InformationUnit InfoGeneralGeneral InfoUnitSoftwareVideo RevisionSerial NumberBKC-DIPReceive IDTransmit IDInput ResolutionInput TypeOutpu

48Software SetupB& K Tool Suite may be installed using the CD-ROM included with the Receiver. The SR 10.1 Editing Program and Flash Download Updat

49Serial ConnectionNote that many modern laptops do not come equipped with a DB-9 style serial port. If your computer only has a USB style serial port

50Connecting and using the Virtual ModeBKTask automatically installs a shortcut icon on the desktop [BKTask icon (grey)]. Make sure all other applicat

viTable of ContentsIR Chain Connection...

514. Create and save the system setup file using the Advanced Setup menu of BKcSuite.5. Either let the program automatically scan com ports 1 through

52Speaker SizeSpeaker size refers to be frequency range a speaker can handle. Audio mate-rial, particularly Dolby Digital and DTS movies, often contai

53BKcSuite System Settings - AudioSubwoofer - There are three choices for subwoofer. If set to none, all based information including LFE (.1 channel)

Crossover and LFECrossover Frequency - Sets the frequency at which bass tones are filteredfrom the small speaker channels and sent to the subwoofer. T

55BKcSuite System Settings - AudioRoom Resonance (Notch Filters)No speaker has perfectly flat frequency response. These deviations in frequen-cy respo

56BKcSuite System Settings - AudioNotch Filter SetupUsing an SPL meter, complete the following steps in order to coordinate the notch filters.

57BKcSuite System Settings - AudioAudio AssignmentMulti-Channel Analog Type - Select either 5.1 or 7.1, depending on the multi-channel analog outputs

58Video SettingsOutput Mode - Select the native resolution of your HD television or Monitor.Note: for use with any 50Hz, 1080p60Hz or 1080p60/24Hz, en

59Zone IDThe product ID (IR code set) may be adjusted if operationwith other B&K products is required. The default ID is 001 forthe AVR 707. The r

60BKcSuite System Settings - ControlSecurity OptionsFront Panel Buttons - When you disable the front panel buttons, the only buttonthat still has any

viiTable of ContentsAdjusting Video Zoom...

Front Panel SettingsAdjusts the intensity of the front panel display. may beset to either High, Medium, Low or Off. Default is set toHigh.Network Sett

62Power On SettingsSet the Power On Preferences for the Volume, Source Input, Tuner Stationand the Power On OSD Display titles.Last Used - When powere

63Audio InputInput - Each audio input device AM, FM, IN 1 - IN 14 has attributes that mayassociated for use whenever the input is selected. Select the

64Video InputInput - Each video input device IN 1 - IN 14 has attributes that may associat-ed for use whenever the input is selected. Select the desir

65Audio Preference GuideAudioPrefNameAudioModeAudioTypeDolby / DTS# ofSpkrsSpeakerLevelEQTypeVariable EQLevelCinemaFilterDynamicRange0MonoDPLIIxStereo

66Video Preference GuideVideoPrefNameAspectRatioDetails HQV SizeVideoFormatRecordOut0NonePillar BoxStretchZoomWideContrast __________Brightness ______

67Tuner Preference Guide

68Tuner Preference Guide

69Updating FirmwareInstruction for Uploading New FirmwareFor use with your B&K Components Ltd. Receiver1 Please visit out website (www.bkcomp.com)

70SpecificationsSpecification AVR 707 AVR 705Receiver Surround Outputs 7.1 RCA TypeSurround Sound ProcessingDolby Digital / Dolby Pro Logic IIx / Dolb

viiiTable of ContentsBKcSuite System Settings - Audio ...

71SpecificationsVideo SpecificationsFrequency Response Composite / S-Video 20 Hz - 10 MHzFrequency Response Component Video 10 Hz - 75 MHzInput &

ixSafety PrecautionsTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Care should be taken to prevent objects or liquid fr