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V 1.1 Order No. 9103-0350 B USER MANUAL K1 AV ...
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Manufactured under license from one or more of the following DTS, In c. U.S. Pat. No's: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and wo rld-wide patents issued and pen ding. “DTS“ is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out“ is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2002-2006 DTS, In ...
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Welcome. We are delighted that you have purchased a product. The K1 AV is a superb piece of equipmen t whose overall design and comprehensive fa cilities have been developed with the requiremen ts of the aud iophile music lover as top priority. Solid, carefully thought-out design, the synthesis of a user-friendly control philosophy and a set of ...
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About these instructions All the controls and functions of the K1 AV which are frequently used are described in th e first section of these operating instructions. The se cond part - ‘Basic settings, Installa tion, Using the K1 AV for the first time’ covers connections and settings which are very seldom required; they are generally required on ...
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Contents Operating the K1 AV Front panel controls ......................................................................................................................... 6 Operating the K1 AV by remote control ........................................................................................... 8 The amplifier .............................. ...
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Front panel controls Disc drawer The d rawer of the K1 AV is made of a material with very high acoustic damping characteristics. Its flexible, floating support system eliminates the transmission of mechanical vibration to the disc, which would otherwise have an adverse effect on sound quality. You will find information on inserting the disc and ...
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(PLAY/PAUSE) / (Timer) Combi-button for starting the disc and activating the timer. In disc mode: brief press: PLAY Starts the disc from the operating mode ‘STOP’. long press: PAUSE Temporarily halts disc playback. Pressing the same button again resumes playback. In Tuner mode: When the tuner is in u se, this button is used to switc ...
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Remote control of the K1 A V The F6 remote control handset controls all the functions of the K1 AV . The adjustments you make are displayed on the machine’s integral screen and also on any TV set which is connected to the system. ON This button switches the K1 AV on a nd off. • If the system is being operated in single-room mode, the lo ...
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In Disc mode In Tuner mode brief press: when playing a CD the screen can be toggled between track display and display of playing time . long press: in con junction with a Metz TV this switche s the screen off, e.g. with music CDs or DVDs / Skip track Cursor navigation in menus Mirror the picture (Picture Disc) Preset select Calls up the ...
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The Amplifier All the fu nctions describ ed in this chapter apply to the amplifier section of the K1 AV . They are available for all source devices, i.e. both for the integral disc player and tu ner and also for external machines connected to the receiver. The b asic amplifier functions can be controlled directly using the buttons on the front pa n ...
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Multi-room mode The K1 AV can supply sound to a second room (e.g. your o ffice or the kitchen - multi-room mode) in addition to the main listening room. Alternatively it can deliver sound to a secon d zone in the main room (multi-zone mode). The K1 AV can be remote-controlled from the main room using its integral remote control receiver, and can al ...
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Amplifier menu 12 B A L L R 0 B A S S 0 0 B A S S N O R M l o u d n o f f T R E B L E 0 0 AMP C - l e v 0 0 s w l e v 0 0 Adjustment fa cility 1x brief press ...
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Amplifier menu point Balance (BAL) Explanation: The ‘ BALANCE ’ function is used to a djust the balance in volume between the left and right channels, e.g. if the loudspeakers are not set up symmetrica lly. Operation: The current setting can be shifted to left or right in small increments using the Õ or Ö button. The screen shows the pre-ampl ...
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Amplifier menu point BASS (low ba ss lift) Explanation: The sys tem featu res the faci lity to switc h on activ e low bas s lift , pro duci ng better dee p bas s rep roduc tion esp ecia lly with sma ll, compa ct l ouds pea kers . Operation: The low bass lift is switched off using the Õ button (display ' NORM ' ) and switched on with the ...
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The Tuner For all the functions d escribed in this chapter th e Tuner must be selected as the listening source. First switch the K1 AV to Tuner mode by pressing the button on the front panel, or th e button on the remote control handset. Basic operation Selecting presets Stored radio stations ( presets ) can be selected u sing the / ...
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Alarm Timer The K1 AV features an integral timer module (Timer), which ca n be used to switch on the Tuner source at a programmable time (Radio alarm clock).. Programming the Timer To program the Timer first se lect the TUNER as listening source. You now have to set up the K1 AV in the way in which you wish it to wake you (radio station, alarm volu ...
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Tunermenü Tuner menu point Reception modes (RCVM) Explanation: The Tuner can be switched to an y of three different reception modes (English: R e C ei V e M ode = RCVM): The basic setting of the Tuner is STEREO ( RCVM NORM ). In this re ception mode interference from adjacent station s is very effectively suppressed, an d even under difficult rece ...
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Tuner menu point Manual storing Explanation: Th e tun er ca n sto re a to ta l of 60 sta tio n set ti ng s (p re se ts ). In add it io n to th e sta tio n fr eq uen cy , th e sto ri ng pr oc es s al so re co rds yo ur cho se n re ce pt io n mo de an d the R DS st at io n na me, p ro vi de d th at t he l at te r wa s re ce iv ed i n ful l a t th e t ...
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Tuner menu point Automatic storing (Autostore ) Explanation: When you select automatic storing the tuner searches the entire VHF band for stations which can be received well in STEREO mode , and automatically stores the located stations. It carries out the process twice usin g different search thresholds. This process may take a considerable time, ...
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The disc player For all functions described in this chapter the dis c player must be selected as the listening source . The first ste p is therefore to switch the K1 AV to disc player mode by pressing the button on the fro nt panel, or the button on the remote control handset. Inserting and playing a disc Press the button on the front p ...
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Special functions Switching the display A brief press on the butto n toggles the integral screen of the K1 AV between Track and Playing time. Repeat function T he button cycles through the repeat functions o f the K1 AV . Press the button repeatedly if required until the repeat mode you wish to use appears on the screen. The following repea ...
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Playing MP3 / JPEG / Pi cture CDs The K1 AV is able to play MP3 music discs, JPEG discs and Picture Discs. These discs are controlled using on- screen menus, so please switch on yo ur TV set and select the picture input to which the K1 AV is connected. JPEG / PICTURE CD After you insert a JPEG / Picture CD the monitor displays the menu structure of ...
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Compatible formats The K1 AV is able to play the following formats: Audio formats CD-Audio (CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW ) MP-3 CD (MP3: see the info box below) Video formats DVD-Video (DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW) VideoCD (VCD, S-VCD) JPEG Picture CD Re qu ir em ent s re ga rd in g MP3 di s cs There are many different MP3 formats. When creating an MP3 disc please ...
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Basic disc player settings (SETUP) Player Setup Menu The disc player in th e K1 AV must be set up to match the characteristics of your TV set a nd your preferred methods of use. The settings required for this are grouped toge ther in a ‘Player Setup Menu’, which is displayed on your television scree n. In most cases you will only n eed to adjus ...
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Player Setup Menu 25 DISC LOCK DISPLA Y DIM PROGRAM OSD LANGUAGE SCREEN SA VER SLEEP SOUND MODE CD UPSAMPLING ANALOGUE OUTPUT DIGIT AL AUDIO-SETUP NIGHT MODE PROGRESSIVE TV TYPE TV DISPLA Y PICTURE SETTING COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO SETUP P AGE AUDIO SETUP P AGE SUBTITLE DISC MENU P ARENT A L PBC MP3/JPEG-NA V P ASSWORD DEF AUL T ADJUSTMENT F ACILITY SE ...
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General Setup Menu DISC LOCK Not all d iscs are categorised or coded by the manufacturer rega rding their suitability for youn g persons. You can prevent playback of specific DVDs by blocking them, or alternatively relea se the DVD for viewing, disregarding its category. If you b lock a disc, you will be asked to enter your password (PIN) before pl ...
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Audio-Setup Menu ANALOGUE OUTPUT With this option you can determine the sound o utput format of the K1 AV when a disc is being played. Stereo If you select this option , Dolby Digital and dts multi- channel sound tracks are converted into STEREO signals (Downmix), so that they can be re produced through two loudspeakers. Select this setting if you ...
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DIGITAL AUDIO-SETUP DIGITAL OUTPUT The digital output of the K1 AV can be used for connecting external surround decoders or digital recording equipment. Set the data format of th e digital output to suit the requirements of the devices to be connected to the unit. ALL Select this setting of you have connected an external surround decoder to the ‘ ...
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Video Setup TV TYPE This menu contains the options for selecting the TV norm, which must be set to match your monitor or television screen. PAL Select this setting if the picture output is to be repro duced on a PAL TV set. At this setting, DVDs in NTSC format will be converted to the PAL format by the K1 AV . Multi At this setting the K1 AV carrie ...
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PROGRESSIVE The ‘Progressive’ menu point can only be altered if you have set the Component output to ’YUV’ (see menu point ‘ Component ’). In pro gressive scan mode the machine generates full- frame images from the ‘half-frames’ stored on the DVD; this reduces picture flicker, and therefore gives impro ved picture reproductio n with ...
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Basic settings AUDIO SUBTITLE DISC MENU You can select your preferred menu and synchronous language in th e sub-menus Audio, Sub-titles and Disc Menu. If the selected language is not available on a particular disc, the basic disc language will be used instead. PARENTAL Some DVDs may have a child-protection feature which applies to the who le disc o ...
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Basic settings Installation Using the K1 A V for the first time Safety notes Trouble-shooting Glossary Specification This chapter describes all those aspects which are of fundamental importance when setting up and in itially using the K1 AV , but which are not relevant for the daily handling of the syste m. This section should be read before the ma ...
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Amplifier Setup Menu (Basic settings menu) The Amplifier Setup Men u is where you define the basic settings of the K1 AV . When using your K1 AV for the first time, please ensure that the menu points relating to your lo udspeaker configuration and intended use are set correctly. The Amp lifier Setup Menu is opened with a long press on the yellow ? ...
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Amplifier Setup Menu 35 s w c u t M e d v o l a / b B r i g h t 8 1 0 - 2 5 c l k C L O C K 8 T I M E R D S A U X M I N M a i n S a t C e n t S a t A M P 1x long press Adjustment facili ty ...
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Amplifier Setup Menu point Main loudspeakers (Main) Explanation: Setting the size and bass range of the main loudspeakers at front left a nd right. Amplifier Setup Menu point Centre loudspeaker Explanation: Set ting the size and bas s ra nge o f th e Ce ntre lou dspe aker . If no C entre spe aker is conn ecte d, pl ease sel ect the sett ing ‘ OFF ...
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Amplifier Setup Menu point Volume setting, separate Explanation: Normally the volume for the loudspeaker outputs A and B is controlled in parallel. However, if you connect the E2000 external remote control receiver, and if a pair of loudspeakers is con nected to loudspeake r terminals B (preferably in an adjacent room), this menu point ...
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Amplifier Setup Menu point Screen brightnes s Explanation: The brightness of th e integral screen can be adjusted (dimmed) through eight stag es (1 to 8). 'DIMMER 1' (= darkest stage) to 'DIMMER 8' (= brightest stage) This facility e nables you to set the screen brightness to suit the lighting conditions in the machine’s locat ...
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Amplifier Setup Menu point Time (set automatically by RDS) Explanation: In this menu point you can determine the method of setting th e internal clock. Operation: The screen shows the current setting. MAN The time can be set manually in the menu point ‘ Set clock ’. RDS The time is read automatically from the RDS sig nal of the received radio s ...
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Amplifier Setup Menu point Brightness of th e time display (CLOCK) Explanation: The brightness of th e clock display can be adjusted (dimmed) th rough eight stages (1 to 8). 'DIMMER 1' (= darkest stage) to 'DIMMER 8' (= brightest stage) This facility e nables you to set the screen brightness to suit the lighting conditions in th ...
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Sockets ANT Aerial input The K1 AV features a 75 Ω aerial input ANT , which is suitable both for a normal domestic aerial and for a cable connection. ‘Trailing wire’ aerials generally prod uce very limited, poor-quality reception, and should be used at best a s a temporary solution. AUX Universal a nalogue stereo sound input with varia ...
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B Loudspeaker terminals * The secondary pair of loudspeakers (remote speakers) should be connected to the ¾ B loudspeaker output; these are the speakers in the adjacent room. The impedance of each speaker should be no lower than 4 Ω. * The impedance of each speaker should be no lower than 4 Ω (DIN measurement). It is very importa ...
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Wiring Notes on connecting the sy stem • You will find wiring diagrams on the following pages. • Be sure to connect all your equipment exactly as shown in these diagrams. • Push a ll connectors firmly into their sockets. L oose connections can cause hum and other unwanted noises. • Carry out the required settings for the picture and sound i ...
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F6 Rem ot e Co ntro l H and se t Re pla ci ng t he b att eri es: To open the battery compartment cover release the latch by pressing it in and raising the end. Fit new dry batteries of the LR 03 (MICRO) type, taking care to position them with correct polarity as shown by the engraved markin gs. Please remember that all the cells must be replaced at ...
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Safety Notes All the components used in this device satisfy the currently valid German a nd European safety no rms and standards. Exacting quality control of all materials, painstaking production by qu alified technical staff, and a fully automatic computer-controlled final checking pro cess ensure consistently high produ ct quality and the mainten ...
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Approved usage This device is designed exclusively for reproducing sound and / or pictures in the domestic environment. It must be operated in a dry indoor room which meets all the recommendations stated in these instructions. Where th e equipment is to be used for other purposes, especially in the medical field or for any purpose where safety is a ...
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Glossary Amplifier Setup Menu In the Amplifier Setup Menu the basic settings for th e K1 AV are defined at the time the system is initially installed. The amplifie r setup menu can be op ened with a long press on the button on the re mote control handset. The Amplifier Setup Menu is supplemented by the Amplifier Me nu which contains functions w ...
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Disc menu, DVD menu A DVD may contain a disc menu with selection facilities for individual track s and / or chapters . Depending on the DVD, the disc may also contain games, bonus material or alternative camera viewing angles, additional synchronised languages and sub-titles, all of which can be set or called up using the disc menu. The content ...
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RGB Video A video signal which u ses separate cable conductors to transfer the basic colours: red, gree n and blue. Like YUV Video, RGB delivers the highest-quality video reproduction. RGB is primarily used by European televisions. The picture output of the K1 AV can be set to RGB. If your TV set supports RGB rep roduction, you should always select ...
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Trouble-shooting Many problems have a simple cause and a correspondingly simp le solution. The following chapter describes a few difficultie s you may encounter, and the measures you need to take to cure them. If you find it impossible to solve a prob lem with the help of these notes please disconnect the unit from the mains and ask your authorised ...
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Problem: Unwanted whis tling sound from the loudspeakers. Cause: The aerial is too close to a mains cable or Cinch inter-connect lead. Remedy: Re-position the cable an adequate distance away. Use an external aerial or a cable connection. Problem: The K1 AV responds correctly when the front panel buttons are operated manually, but does not react to ...
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Tuner: Problem: The RDS station name does not appe ar on the integral screen. Cause 1: The station is not bro adcasting RDS information, or the station is not correctly tuned. Remedy: Tune in the station so that the tuning indicator is central. Cause 2: Interference is affectin g the station, or the field strength is too low. Remedy: Select station ...
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Specification Amplifier section External sound inputs 3 TV (via SCART) TAPE AUX 1 V / 20 kΩ 1 V / 20 kΩ 350mV....1V / 20 kΩ variable Sound outputs (line-level) 2 TV (via SCART) TAPE 1 V / 150 Ω 1 V / 150 Ω Headphone output 1 for headphones > 30 Ω 1 V / 150 Ω Sub-wooferoutput 1 For active sub-woofer 1 V / 50 Ω Output stages, room A 3 Left ...
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CD/DVD player Mechanism Linear mechanism with dual laser (65 0 + 785 nm) Sub-chassis construction Disc formats Audio CD, CD-R, CD/RW MP3 Hybrid SACD (CD layer), Dual disc (CD layer) Video DVD video (DVD-R, DVD-RW) VCD, S-VCD Foto JPEG Picture CD Functions • Playback program, repeat function s • CD text, MP3 ID3 v2 display, play lists • Trick ...
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