Adding a Home Theater, RS-232 Connection | B&K CT300, CT600, CT602

30	CT-1 Expansion

Adding a Home Theater

B&K manufactures Home Theater preamplifier/processors and receiver/processors. Any of these products can be combined to share sources in a CT system. Depending on which form of control communication you wish to use (IR or RS-232), B&K can accommodate either or both. Typically only one form of communication is needed, however for some advanced installations, both forms may be required. The following diagrams depicts both IR or RS-232 being used to control the home theater product.

The CT-1 allows an easy method to interface between a home theater and a whole house distribution system. Once a B&K home theater is added to the system, the theater becomes a sub-system of the main CT sys- tem. You are making the theater a CT zone. IR Code-sets work consistently with the home theater line as they do with the CT line. Code-set 001 is used for zone 1, code-set 002 is used for zone 2. Typically you should use the RS-232 connection method because RS-232 will not pick up outside interference such as plasma or fluorescent light. An RS-232 swap cable does not need to be installed when using the CT-1.

The illustrations below will also allow for sources that are only used in the theater zone. Control of those sources is maintained through the theater keypad or IR sensor. Set the DIP switches accordingly. Refer to the CT-1 manual for more detailed information regarding the CT-1.

You may not need both forms of communication connected, only connect what you need.

IR = 1/8” mono mini jack

RS-232 = CAT5 straight through cable

The Home Theater sensor plug (three position phoenix) can be used either for a Keypad (CK1.2) or for an IR sensor located in the theater room. RS-232 XMIT ports on the CT Receiver back panel are outputs only. RS-232 Data (BKC-DIP) can be obtained from any zone RS-232 XMIT pin. If all keypad ports are being used by keypads, the RS-232 data, 12VDC power, and GND can be obtained from the SLAVE OUT RJ-45 jack (PINs 5, 1, & 3 respectively) on the panel of the CK1.2 Keypad. Simply run a three position wire (or extra CAT5) to the nearest keypad.

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B&K CT300, CT600, CT602, CT310, CT610 user manual Adding a Home Theater, RS-232 Connection

Contents

13226 Accessories Included Setup Using a PC and BKcSuite Parts and Accessories GuideInstallation and System Diagrams BKcSuite Setup and Overview Specifications On Screen Main Menu Finesse and Power To Please a Household Introduction / Overview CT Receiver Features and Benefits CK1.2 Keypad Features and Benefits CK1.2 Keypad Features and BenefitsPoint Any Remote Control at the Keypad Status Feedback to Keypads Parts and Accessories Guide CT Receiver Front Panel CT602/600/300 CT Receiver Back Panel S E CK1.2 Front Panel / Back Panel Programming Jack Behind the Faceplate MZ-128 Remote Control DB-9 to RJ-45 Adapter P/N13290 CT-1 System Integrator P/NRJ-45 to 5 position Phoenix Adapter P/N BK Toolbox CD-ROM P/N Installation and System Diagrams Installation and System Diagrams Basic System Hookup Installation Considerations Placement and VentilationDefault Operation Connection Strategy Speaker Connections for CT Receiver AC Power and Line FuseAccommodate up to 12-gauge wire Speaker Connections CT310 Example CT Receiver Six Zone Speaker Connections CT Receiver Speaker Connections Keypad Connections Example connection of a CK1.2 Keypad Common Ground CK1.2 Keypad ConnectionsCT Receiver cannot receive RS-232 via this terminal Adding Additional Keypads in the Same Zone Left Control Card Shared Source Connections CT Receiver Connection Buffered Outputs IR Flasher Emitter OutputIR Emitter Outputs Zone Line Outputs Zone Line Outputs Dedicated Source Inputs Local Changing Line Level Outputs From Fixed to VariableFixed Output / Variable Output Local IR Source Control Local Source IR Control CT Receiver Common Control Connection and Trigger Common Control TriggersCommon Control Triggers AM Loop Antenna Factory ResetRF Remote FM Antenna System Expansion System Expansion Swap Cable Between Two CT Receivers Connecting Two CT ReceiversCoupling Two CT Receivers Maximum 12 Stereo Zones Should not be connected between RJ- 45 jacks Adding a 7th Zone Adding a 7th Zone Using The AVR507/505/50 Second ZoneSeventh Zone Connection Diagram No identical Sources CAT5 T568B Swap Cable Swap Cable ConstructionCT-1 IR Routing System Integrator RS-232 Swap Cable Basic Expanded System Using a CT-1 CT610 #3 CT610 #2 CT-1 Power Connection 12VDC Source Control Using a CT-1CT-1 Expansion Adding a Home Theater RS-232 Connection Using a Swap Cable to Control a Theater Setup Using a PC and BKcSuite Setup Using a PC and BKcSuite Computer Connection Connection to a PCCT Receiver Connection USB to Serial Adapter BKcSuite Setup and Overview BKcSuite Setup and Overview BKcSuite Task Bar Explained BKcSuite Task Bar Explained Basic Setup Menu Basic Setup Menu Advanced Full Setup Menu Advanced Setup Menu Hardware Zone Settings Tab Left and Right Level Calibration Fixed or Variable Levels for Stereo ZonesMaximum Level Limits the Output whether Fixed or Variable Fixed or Variable Levels for Mono Zones Splitting a Zone To Mono Sub-Zoning Code-Set Description and Overview Code-Set Description and Overview Groups / Code Sets / Zones Tab M P LY B E T T E R Shared Source Input Names Input Settings To Compensate LevelsInput Settings Tab Dedicated Source Input Names Power On Titles Tab Power-On Preferences Tab Select Power On SettingPower On Preference Select Code Set Input Configuration Tab Input ModeSelection Mode Release Time Activated By Action/ Event Tab Level Event Individual Zone Display Front Panel BrightnessDisplay Tab Headphone Zone ControlZone Control Out 12V Control Tab Flasher Outputs Zone Rear Data In SettingIR Flasher Settings Tab Front Panel IR to Flasher Outputs Front Panel IR Setup Menu VisibleFront Panel Buttons Memory Locked Baud Rate RS-232 Port EnableRS-232 Echo Enabled RS-232 Receive & Transmit ID Convert IR to BKC-DIP Messages V2.0 EnabledRS-232 Feedback Selection Continuous Reply Transmit BKC-DIP to Zones Preset Operation Tab Recall Volume In PresetFavorite Preset Recall Auto Naming Keypad Feedback Tab Opening the Preset Editor Preset Editor Features and BenefitsPreset Editor Preset Editor Window Editing Presets RS-232 Serial Macro Editor RS-232 Serial Macro Editor CK1.2 Keypad CK1.2 Keypad Setup Using the On Screen Display Setup Using the On Screen Display On Screen Menu Tree Diagram CT Receiver On Screen Display Menu Structure OSD Using The Remote Control and On-Screen Menus Using a Remote ControlOn Screen Menu Operation with the MZ-128 CT602 / CT300 No front panel operation CT610 / CT310Front Panel Buttons Main Menu On Screen Main Menu Zone Favorite Presets Menu Zone Operation Naming an Input Audio/Video System SetupInputs Sub-Menu Main Menu Sub-menu’s Menu Items for a Dedicated Input Zone Menu when set to MonoAudio / Video Submenu Zone Power On Settings Page/Event Setup Zone Code-Sets/Names and Group Titles Control Menu SetupDisplay Setup Control System Menu Zone Code-Sets/Groups and Group Titles Code Set IR Routing for Identical Components Common Control I/OFlasher Out Flasher Output IR to Flasher Out Preset Volume Presets SetupPower On Titles Preset Names Security Options Control System SetupRS-232 Options Memory Backup Setup RS-232 Slave Control Main Menu Setup System Status # of Volume Controls Zone Planning Worksheets Cable Calculation Source Distance for Home Run Total CT Receiver Input PlanningInput Planning Worksheet Power On Preferences and Presets CT Receiver Preferences and PresetsProject Manager Date Troubleshooting Guide for CT Receivers Troubleshooting Guide For BKcSuiteProblem Possible Solution Limited Warranty Returning Equipment Specifications CT610/602 CT600 CT310 CT300