The Amplifier
All the functions described 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 tuner and also for external machines connected to the receiver.
The basic amplifier functions can be controlled directly using the buttons on the front panel or those on the remote control handset. Seldom required functions such as the Balance and Tone controls are grouped together in a Setup menu (‘Amplifier menu’).
Basic settings, which are generally only required once when the K1 AV is installed, are adjusted using the Amplifier Setup menu; see chapter ‘Basic settings / Installation / Using the K1 AV for the first time’.
Basic functions
Switching on
The K1 AV is switched on and off using the On / Off button () on the front panel or on the remote control handset.
It can also be switched on directly using any of the source buttons on the remote control handset (/
/ / / ).
Selecting a listening source
Select the desired listening source with the
button on the front panel, or using one of the source device buttons on the remote control handset.
Volume
The volume can be set either on the machine or using the VOLUME buttons on the remote control handset.
A brief press on the buttons changes the volume by one increment (1.25 dB). Holding the button pressed in causes the volume to change continuously.
The K1 AV features loudspeaker outputs for two listening rooms or zones. The volume can be set separately or in common for both zones (see chapter
Surround mode
The K1 AV is equipped with an analogue room sound processor. Basically it can be operated with two or three loudspeakers in the main room. Three speakers (Left / Centre / Right) provide a more natural and spacious playback overall, eliminating the ”acoustic hole” in the middle. When you are playing a film, the third speaker also helps to localise speech and sound events on the screen.
If the K1 AV is operated with two loudspeakers (left / right), then only the STEREO mode is available.
If a Centre loudspeaker is present, the K1 AV can be switched between the playback modes STEREO,
button on the remote control handset.
For music playback we recommend the modes STEREO or 3CH MUSIC, and for film playback the mode 3CH
MOVIE.
The K1 AV remembers the surround mode you last used for each source, and reverts to it next time you switch to the same source. For example, if you select ‘STEREO’ for the tuner, then the K1 AV automatically reverts to stereo mode next time you select the Tuner source.
DVDs can also be played optionally in Virtual Surround mode (see chapter 'The disc player / Player setup menu / Audio setup menu'). If you activate Virtual Surround for the disc player, you can use the button to select whether the sound is to be reproduced via two or three loudspeakers.
MONITOR
The MONITOR function of the K1 AV is designed to allow you to monitor the recording process when using a tape or cassette recorder, provided that your recorder features a ‘tape monitor’ button.
If you wish to make a recording, select the source device to be recorded as described under ‘Select listening source’. Start the recording process on your recorder.
A long press on the button now switches to the recorder’s tape monitor signal while the recording continues. In this way you can check the quality of the recorded signal while the recording process is still under way.
When you switch to tape monitor the screen of the K1 AV briefly displays the message ‘MONITOR’, and the monitor indicator lamp lights up.
To halt the monitor function, press the button again briefly. For a moment the screen displays the message ‘SOURCE’, and the monitor LED goes out. You are now hearing the direct signal of the source device again.
If you switch the monitor function on when there
is no audio recorder with monitor facility connected and set to record mode, the loudspeakers will be muted.
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