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6Headphone Jack - Headphones having a standard 1/4” stereo plug may be connected to the headphone output.

7Control Output - 1/8” Mono Mini-jack (Tip+ Ring -) source of 12VDC 100mA output for controlling external devices, such as ampli- fiers and projection screens. A remote control CTRL+ "Control On" command will turn on 12VDC and “CTRL-” will turn off 12VDC. Additional control and control is available using RS-232 and Ethernet BKC-DIP.

Amp Enable - 1/8” Mono Mini-jack (Tip+ Ring -) source of 12VDC 100mA for use with automatically controlling an external device while not in standby.

8Restore - Sometimes it is advisable to restore the unit to a factory default state in order to clear problematic system operation. A factory restore will clear all system settings, Audio and Video Preferences and Serial Macros. Restore may be selected by simulta- neously pressing the front panel Sleep, Up and Right .Encoder Knob [Master Volume]. alternately, pushing in the rear panel button for 5 seconds will restore all settings to factory default

9USB 2.0 - USB 2.0 connection for use of configuring and controlling the receiver. Feature is not enabled at this time. Please see www.bkcomp.com for updates, when available.

10RS-232 Control Port - RS-232 RJ-45 input/output for computer interface and RS-232 serial controller applications.

Ethernet Control Port - Ethernet RJ-45 input for flashing the software in the receiver. Also used for computer interface and Ethernet control applications.

11FM/AM Tuner - Respective connections for attaching the included AM and FM tuner antennas for internal tuner reception.

12Coax Digital Audio Inputs - A total of 8 coax digital audio inputs for connecting coax digital audio signals from the source to the receiver.

Coax Digital Audio Output - A single coax digital audio output for use with another audio device. The audio output is currently sourced from the selected audio input..

13RCA Surround Outputs - 7.1 Surround outputs for driving external power amplifiers or powered speakers.

14RCA Analog Audio Inputs - A total of 8 stereo analog RCA inputs for use as standard input pairs. Optional Multi-Channel analog support for use with inputs 5-7 (5.1), 5-8 (7.1). Configuration may be set and viewed using the menu or BKcSuite.

RCA Analog Record Output - A stereo pair of analog RCA outputs for use with an analog recording device.

15Digital Optical Audio Inputs - A total of 8 optical digital audio inputs for connecting optical digital audio signals from the source to the receiver.

Digital Optical Audio Output - A single optical digital audio output for use with another audio device. The audio output is current- ly sourced from the selected audio input.

16Component Video Inputs - A total of 8 component video inputs for standard and high definition video signals. Composite video directly connects to the red RCA. S-Video is Y - green RCA, C - blue RCA using supplied S-VIDEO to RCA adapter.

Component Video Outputs - Scaled video output may be set to 720p, 1080i - default set to 1080i.

17AVR 705 Speaker Outputs - 5-Way binding posts supply power to the Front, Surround and Center channel speakers.

18AVR 707 Speaker Outputs - 5-Way binding posts supply power to the Front, Surround, Center and Back channel speakers.

19IR Flashers, All IR Output and IR In - 1/8" Mini-Jack (Tip + Ring -) connections for IR routing. Flasher outputs allow routing of up to 14 source components. All IR Output will direct all IR information being received by the unit from the Keypad input, front panel or the 1/8" Mini-Jack IR input. IR Input allows an IR signal to be sent into the unit in order to control the receiver or for routed pass- thru control of a connected source component.

20Keypad Connection and IR Daisy Chaining - RJ-45 Keypad Connection provides a 12VDC power, common ground, RS-232 transmit, IR Data IN, and 12V control output trigger. The receiver will support up to 5 daisy-chained B&K keypads. The IR Chain con- nection allows linking the receiver to a CT product for full two-way communication.

21Three-position Phoenix Adapter - Phoenix connection for using a Page / Event system with the receiver. Feature is not enabled at this time. Please see www.bkcomp.com for updates, when available.

22HDMI Inputs/Output - 6 input and 1 output High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connections. Connections carry both the digital audio and digital video signal simultaneously with output resolutions of 720p, 1080i or 1080p - default set to 1080i.

23AC Input Receptacle - For attaching the supplied AC power cord to the unit.

24AC Fuse Holder - Holds the AC line fuse. Replace only with same type and value 12A fast blow. Note: The voltage rating label is located on the AC fuse holder cover plate.

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B&K AVR 707/705 manual Front and Rear Panel

AVR 707/705 specifications

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