B&K CT600, CT602, CT310, CT610 Finesse and Power To Please a Household, Introduction / Overview

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Introduction / Overview

The Finesse and Power To Please A Household...

The Receiver family serve the same goals; to bring to the entire house the same performance and sound quality B & K has brought to audiophile home theaters and music listening rooms. A level of performance that up to now could only be achieved by a stack of B & K preamplifiers and power amplifiers. Legendary B & K warmth, dynamics, and detail make critical listening possible in every room of the house. New innovations in automation make operating an entire house full of audio/video equipment a matter of one touch, every time!

Typically, the three zone CT Receiver is used for systems with one to three stereo zones and the six zone CT Receiver is used for systems with up to six stereo zones. The six zone reciever offers 55 watts per chan- nel. The three zone reciever offers 55 watts per channel in all zones. CT Receivers can be chained to accommodate independent control for up to 126 zones with 9 shared sources!

Please visit B&K on the web at www.bkcomp.com for information on our full line of hand assembled B & K products, including digital preamplifiers, receivers and high current power amplifiers for the best in movie and music reproduction. High quality amplifiers start at 125 watts per channel in 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 channel options. For the most demanding listener, our 200 watt per channel amplifiers offer 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 channel options. All of B&K’s home theater amps are class A pre-driver with a class A-B mosfet output stage to sup- ply even the most challenging speakers with massive amounts of driving current. Toroidal transformer power supply, computer grade capacitors, and discrete circuitry using 1% metal film resistors provide superior dynamics and sound quality. B&K, Simply Better!

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Contents 13226 Accessories Included Installation and System Diagrams Parts and Accessories GuideSetup Using a PC and BKcSuite BKcSuite Setup and OverviewOn Screen Main Menu SpecificationsIntroduction / Overview Finesse and Power To Please a HouseholdCT Receiver Features and Benefits Point Any Remote Control at the Keypad CK1.2 Keypad Features and BenefitsCK1.2 Keypad Features and Benefits Status Feedback to KeypadsCT Receiver Front Panel CT602/600/300 Parts and Accessories GuideS E CT Receiver Back PanelProgramming Jack Behind the Faceplate CK1.2 Front Panel / Back PanelMZ-128 Remote Control RJ-45 to 5 position Phoenix Adapter P/N CT-1 System Integrator P/NDB-9 to RJ-45 Adapter P/N13290 BK Toolbox CD-ROM P/NInstallation and System Diagrams Installation and System DiagramsBasic System Hookup Default Operation Placement and VentilationInstallation Considerations Connection StrategyAccommodate up to 12-gauge wire AC Power and Line FuseSpeaker Connections for CT Receiver Speaker Connections CT310CT Receiver Speaker Connections Example CT Receiver Six Zone Speaker ConnectionsExample connection of a CK1.2 Keypad Keypad ConnectionsCT Receiver cannot receive RS-232 via this terminal CK1.2 Keypad ConnectionsCommon Ground Left Control Card Adding Additional Keypads in the Same ZoneCT Receiver Connection Shared Source ConnectionsIR Emitter Outputs IR Flasher Emitter OutputBuffered Outputs Zone Line Outputs Zone Line OutputsFixed Output / Variable Output Changing Line Level Outputs From Fixed to VariableDedicated Source Inputs Local Local Source IR Control Local IR Source ControlCommon Control Triggers Common Control TriggersCT Receiver Common Control Connection and Trigger RF Remote Factory ResetAM Loop Antenna FM AntennaSystem Expansion System ExpansionCoupling Two CT Receivers Maximum 12 Stereo Zones Connecting Two CT ReceiversSwap Cable Between Two CT Receivers Should not be connected between RJ- 45 jacksSeventh Zone Connection Diagram No identical Adding a 7th Zone Using The AVR507/505/50 Second ZoneAdding a 7th Zone SourcesCT-1 IR Routing System Integrator Swap Cable ConstructionCAT5 T568B Swap Cable RS-232 Swap CableCT610 #3 CT610 #2 Basic Expanded System Using a CT-1CT-1 Expansion Source Control Using a CT-1CT-1 Power Connection 12VDC RS-232 Connection Adding a Home TheaterUsing a Swap Cable to Control a Theater Setup Using a PC and BKcSuite Setup Using a PC and BKcSuiteCT Receiver Connection Connection to a PCComputer Connection USB to Serial AdapterBKcSuite Setup and Overview BKcSuite Setup and OverviewBKcSuite Task Bar Explained BKcSuite Task Bar ExplainedBasic Setup Menu Basic Setup MenuAdvanced Setup Menu Advanced Full Setup MenuHardware Zone Settings Tab Maximum Level Limits the Output whether Fixed or Variable Fixed or Variable Levels for Stereo ZonesLeft and Right Level Calibration Fixed or Variable Levels for Mono ZonesSub-Zoning Splitting a Zone To MonoCode-Set Description and Overview Code-Set Description and OverviewGroups / Code Sets / Zones Tab M P LY B E T T E R Input Settings Tab Input Settings To Compensate LevelsShared Source Input Names Dedicated Source Input NamesPower On Titles Tab Power On Preference Select Power On SettingPower-On Preferences Tab Select Code SetSelection Mode Input ModeInput Configuration Tab Release Time/ Event Tab ActionActivated By Event LevelDisplay Tab Front Panel BrightnessIndividual Zone Display Zone Control Out Zone ControlHeadphone 12V Control TabIR Flasher Settings Tab Zone Rear Data In SettingFlasher Outputs Front Panel IR to Flasher OutputsFront Panel Buttons Setup Menu VisibleFront Panel IR Memory LockedRS-232 Echo Enabled RS-232 Port EnableBaud Rate RS-232 Receive & Transmit IDRS-232 Feedback Selection Continuous Reply V2.0 EnabledConvert IR to BKC-DIP Messages Transmit BKC-DIP to ZonesFavorite Preset Recall Recall Volume In PresetPreset Operation Tab Auto NamingKeypad Feedback Tab Preset Editor Preset Editor Features and BenefitsOpening the Preset Editor Editing Presets Preset Editor WindowRS-232 Serial Macro Editor RS-232 Serial Macro EditorCK1.2 Keypad CK1.2 KeypadSetup Using the On Screen Display Setup Using the On Screen DisplayCT Receiver On Screen Display Menu Structure OSD On Screen Menu Tree DiagramOn Screen Menu Operation with the MZ-128 Using a Remote ControlUsing The Remote Control and On-Screen Menus Front Panel Buttons CT610 / CT310CT602 / CT300 No front panel operation On Screen Main Menu Main MenuZone Operation Zone Favorite Presets MenuInputs Sub-Menu Audio/Video System SetupNaming an Input Main Menu Sub-menu’sAudio / Video Submenu Zone Menu when set to MonoMenu Items for a Dedicated Input Page/Event Setup Zone Power On SettingsDisplay Setup Control Menu SetupZone Code-Sets/Names and Group Titles Control System MenuCode Set Zone Code-Sets/Groups and Group TitlesFlasher Out Common Control I/OIR Routing for Identical Components Flasher OutputIR to Flasher Out Power On Titles Presets SetupPreset Volume Preset NamesRS-232 Options Control System SetupSecurity Options Setup RS-232 Slave Control Memory BackupSystem Status Main Menu SetupZone Planning Worksheets # of Volume ControlsInput Planning Worksheet CT Receiver Input PlanningCable Calculation Source Distance for Home Run Total Project Manager Date CT Receiver Preferences and PresetsPower On Preferences and Presets Problem Possible Solution Troubleshooting Guide For BKcSuiteTroubleshooting Guide for CT Receivers Returning Equipment Limited WarrantyCT610/602 CT600 CT310 CT300 Specifications