T+A Elektroakustik CD Player K1 AV manual

V 1.1 Order No. 9103-0350 B USER MANUAL K1 AV[...]

 For your own safety please be sure to read right through these operating instructions. It is especially important to observe the directions regarding setting up a nd operating the equipment, and the safety notes.  This product fulfils the low voltage directives (73/23/EEC), the EMV directives (89/336/EEC and 92/31/EEC) and the CD marking dir[...]

Welcome. We are delighted th at you have purchased a  product. The K1 AV is a sup erb piece of equipmen t whose overall design and comprehensive facilities have been developed with the requirements of the audiophile music lover as top priority. Solid, carefully thought-out design, the synthesis of a user-friendly control philosophy and a set of [...]

About these instructions All the controls and functions of the K1 AV which are frequently used are described in the 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 l[...]

Contents Operating the K1 AV Front panel controls ......................................................................................................................... 6 Operating the K1 AV by remote control ........................................................................................... 8 The amplifier ..............................[...]

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 othe rwise have an adverse effect on sound quality. You will find information on inserting the disc an[...]

  (PLAY/PAUSE) /  (Timer) Combi-button for starting the disc and activating th e 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 use, this button is used to switc[...]

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 sin gle-room mode, the l[...]

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 conjunction with a Metz TV this switches 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 p[...]

The Amplifier All the fu nctions 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 tu ner and also for external machines connected to the receiver. The basic amplifier functions can be controlled directly using the buttons on the front pa nel[...]

Multi-room mode The K1 AV can supply sound to a second room (e.g. your office or the kitche n - multi-room mod e) in addition to the main listening room. Alternatively it can deliver sound to a second zone in the main room (multi-zone mode). The K1 AV can be remote-controlled from the main room using its integral remote control rece iver, and can a[...]

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[...]

Amplifier menu point Balance (BAL) Explanation: The ‘ BALANCE ’ function is used to adjust the balance in volu me 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[...]

Amplifier menu point BASS (low ba ss lift) Explanation: The sys tem featu res the faci lity to switc h on acti ve low bass lift, pro duci ng better dee p bass 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 Ö [...]

The Tuner For all the functions described in this chapter the Tuner must be selected as th e 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 using the  /  b[...]

Alarm Timer The K1 AV featu res an integral timer module (Timer), which can 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[...]

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 b asic setting of the Tuner is STEREO ( RCVM NORM ). In this re ception mode interference from adjacent stations is very effectively suppressed, and even under difficult recep[...]

Tuner menu point Manual storing Explanation: Th e tun er ca n st or e a to ta l of 60 sta ti on se tt in gs (p re se ts ). In add iti on to the st at io 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 ion 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 ti[...]

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, [...]

The disc player For all functions described in this chapter the dis c player must be selected as the listening source . The first step is therefore to switch the K1 AV to disc p layer mode by pressing the  button on the front panel, or the  button on the remote control handset. Inserting and playing a disc Press the  button on the front pa[...]

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 of the K1 AV . Press the button repeatedly if required until the repeat mode you wish to use appears on the screen. The following repeat[...]

Playing MP3 / JPEG / Pi cture CDs The K1 AV is able to play MP3 music discs, JPEG discs and Picture Discs. These discs are controlle d using on- screen menus, so please switch on your 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[...]

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. Whe n creating an MP3 disc pleas[...]

Basic disc player settings (SETUP) Player Setup Menu The disc player in the 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 together in a ‘Playe r Setup Menu’, which is displayed on your television screen. In most cases you will only need to adjust t[...]

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[...]

General Setup Menu DISC LOCK Not all d iscs are categorised or code d by the manufacturer rega rding their suitability for young persons. You can prevent playb ack of specific DVDs by blocking them, or alternatively relea se the DVD for viewing, disregarding its category. If you block a disc, you will be asked to e nter your password (PIN) before p[...]

Audio-Setup Menu ANALOGUE OUTPUT With this option you can determine the sound output 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 do[...]

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 the 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 ‘D[...]

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[...]

PROGRESSIVE The ‘Progressive’ menu point can only be altered if you have set the Component output to ’YUV’ (see menu point ‘ Component ’). In progressive scan mode the machine generates full- frame ima ges from the ‘half-frames’ stored on the DVD; this reduces picture flicker, and therefore gives improved picture reproductio n with [...]

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 availa ble on a particular disc, the basic disc language will be use d instead. PARENTAL Some DVDs may have a child-protection feature which applies to the who le disc[...]

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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 initially using the K1 AV , but which are not relevant for the daily handling of the system. This section should be rea d before the mac[...]

Amplifier Setup Menu (Basic settings menu) The Amplifier Setup Menu is where you define the basic settings of the K1 AV . When u sing your K1 AV for the first time, please ensure that the men u points relating to your loudspeaker configuratio n and intended use are set correctly. The Amplifier Se tup Menu is opened with a long press on the yellow ?[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 loudspeaker terminals  B (prefe rably in an adjacent room), this menu point [...]

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[...]

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 signal of the received radio st[...]

Amplifier Setup Menu point Brightness of th e time display (CLOCK) Explanation: The brightness of the clock display can be adjusted (dimmed) through eig ht 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 the[...]

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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 as a temporary solution.  AUX Universal a nalogue stereo sound input with variab[...]

  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[...]

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 all connectors firmly into their sockets. Loose connections can cause hum and other unwanted noises. • Carry out the require d settings for the picture and sound in[...]

F6 Rem ot e Co ntro l H and se t Re pla ci ng t he b att eri es: To open the ba ttery 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 markings. 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 norms 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 maintena[...]

Approved usage This device is designed exclusively for reproducing sound and / or pictures in the domestic environment. It must be operated in a dry indo or room which me ets all the recommendations stated in these instructions. Where the equipment is to be use d for other purposes, especially in the medical field or for any purpose where safety is[...]

Glossary Amplifier Setup Menu In the Amplifier Setup Menu the basic settings for the K1 AV are defined at the time the system is initially installed. The amplifier setup menu can be op ened with a long press on the  button on the remote control handset. The Amplifier Setup Menu is supplemented by the Amplifier Me nu which contains functions whic[...]

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Disc menu, DVD menu A DVD may contain a disc menu with selection facilities for individual tracks and / or chapters . Depending on the DVD, the disc may also contain games, bonus material or alternative camera viewing angles, additiona l synchronised languages and sub-titles, all of which can be set or called up using the disc menu.  The content[...]

RGB Video A video signal which uses separate cable conductors to transfer the basic colours: red, green and blue. Like YUV Video, RGB delivers the highest-quality video reproduction. RGB is primarily used by Euro pean televisions. The picture output of the K1 AV can be set to RGB. If your TV set supports RGB reproduction, you should always select t[...]

Trouble-shooting Many problems have a simple cause and a correspondingly simple solution. The following chapter describes a few difficulties you may encounter, and the measures you need to take to cure them. If you find it impossible to solve a problem with the help of these notes please disconnect the unit from the mains and ask your authorised ?[...]

Problem: Unwanted whis tling sound from the loudspeakers. Cause: The a erial is too close to a mains cab le or Cinch inter-connect lead. Remedy: Re-position the cable an adequate distance away. Use an external aerial or a ca ble connection. Problem: The K1 AV responds correctly when the front panel buttons are operated manually, but does not react [...]

Tuner: Problem: The RDS station name does not appear on the integral screen. Cause 1: The sta tion is not broadcasting RDS information, or the sta tion is not correctly tuned. Remedy: Tune in the station so that the tu ning indicator is central. Cause 2: Interference is affe cting the station , or the field strength is too low. Remedy: Select stati[...]

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Specification Amplifier section External sound inputs 3 TV (viar SCART) TAPE AUX 1 V / 20 kΩ 1 V / 20 kΩ 350mV....1V / 20 kΩ variable Sound outputs (line-level) 2 TV (viar 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 Le[...]

CD/DVD player Mechanism Linear mechanism with dual laser (650 + 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 functions • CD text, MP3 ID3 v2 display, play lists • Trick mo[...]

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