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T+A K8 Installation Manual
Summary of K8
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Software version v 1.4 bestell nummer / order no. 9103-0435 uk installation k8.
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Page 3: Contents
3 contents connections, using the system for the first time basic settings of the k8 ........................................................................................................ 6 • system settings (system configuration menu) ........................................................... 6 ...
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4 welcome. We are delighted that you have decided to purchase a product. With your new k8 you have acquired a top-quality piece of equipment which caters for the latest developments in the field of high-resolution hd surround sound and hd video formats, without neglecting the requirements of the a...
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5 manufactured under license from dolby laboratories. Dolby, pro logic, and the double-d symbol are trademarks of dolby laboratories. Manufactured under license under u.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,003467 & other u.S. And worldwide patents issued...
Page 6: Basic Settings Of The K8
6 basic settings of the k8 system settings (system configuration menu) the system configuration menu is used to enter general basic settings for the device. This menu is described in detail in the following chapter. Calling up and operating the menu • briefly press the button on the front panel or...
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7 audio inputs menu point some audio and video source devices feature digital electrical (co-axial) or optical (toslink) outputs instead of analogue sound outputs. If you wish to use the k8 with such source devices, you can assign an optical or electrical digital input to the external audio and vide...
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8 comfort standby (stand-by mode) menu point the k8 features two stand-by modes: eco standby with reduced stand-by current drain, and comfort standby with additional functions, but slightly higher current drain. You can select your preferred stand-by mode in this menu point: off (eco standby): activ...
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9 loudspeaker configuration menu (loudspeaker menu) the loudspeaker menu is used to allocate the output signals to the loud- speakers present in your system in the optimum manner. At the same time the speakers can also be adjusted accurately to match the acoustic and spatial characteristics of your ...
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10 centre ls: at this point you can define the size and bass response of the centre loud- speaker. The following options are available: small(r) if no centre speaker is present. The centre channel is mixed down onto the left and right main loudspeakers. 1 small for small centre speakers. The low-fre...
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11 back ls: at this point you can define the size and bass response of the rear speakers. The following settings are possible for systems with one (6.1 mode) and two (7.1 mode) rear speakers: off no rear speakers present 1 small 1 small rear speaker 2 small 2 small rear speakers 1 full 1 large rear ...
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12 subwoofer: in this menu point you can define whether your loudspeaker system includes a sub-woofer, and which signals it is required to reproduce. The following options are available: on recommended setting for sub-woofer / satellite systems the signals from the bass effect channel (lfe) and all ...
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13 zone 2: if your system does not include rear loudspeakers, the output stages for the rear channels can be used to provide sound in an adjacent room (listening zone 2). In this menu point you can enter the settings required for listening zone 2: off zone 2 switched off. Select this setting if list...
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14 spk auto – calibration sub-menu with the speaker automatic–calibration offers you an effective aid to obtaining the correct level and sound settings for your surround system. If you carry out the procedure outlined below, the k8 will automatically calibrate your loudspeakers with the help of th...
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15 level sub-menu the volume level of the individual channels must be matched very carefully to ensure that the k8 delivers a balanced sound image. The purpose of the 'level menu' is to calibrate the levels accurately for all channels. When you activate the 'level menu', you will hear a hissing soun...
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16 position sub-menu in the 'ls position menu' you can enter the actual distance of each loudspeaker relative to the listening position (in 0.3 m increments). This procedure is designed to compensate for timing discrepancies caused by differing distances between the speakers and the listening positi...
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17 tone sub-menu the k8 is equipped with active tone controls which are designed to compensate for acoustic influences in the listening room, or unfavourable loudspeaker locations. First select a sound source which forms a suitable subject for adjusting the tone. The sound source should be active on...
Page 18: Setup-Menu (Settings)
18 setup-menu (settings) bluray disc player settings opening and operating the settings menu to open the settings menu, stop playback. Navigating to the settings menu point use the / buttons to select the settings entry in the main menu. You will now see the various sub-categories of the ‘settin...
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19 if you wish to change settings within the selected category, please press () again. The various options in the selected category are now displayed, and you can select the setting you wish to alter using the / buttons. In this example the option 'osd' is selected, and 'deutsch' (german) selec...
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20 display category please select the ‘display’ category if you wish to set the optimum values for the video outputs. For optimum picture reproduction the k8’s internal video processor is by- passed. The video menu cannot be called up when a disc is playing. Overview colour system please set the vid...
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21 picture aspect ratio at this point you can determine the aspect ratio (16:9 / 4:3) of the display device connected to your system. The possible formats are: • 16:9 widescreen • 16:9 pillar-box • 4:3 letterbox • 4:3 pan & scan please select the appropriate setting from the table below: aspect rati...
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22 film mode this setting allows you to define whether your display device is capable of pro- cessing film material directly at 24 frames per second. Cinema films are usually recorded at a speed of 24 frames per second, and many movies are also present on blu-ray discs in this format. However, not a...
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23 language category at this point you can select the language settings for the k8. Overview osd here you can change the language used for the on-screen menus. Please set your preferred language. Menu this setting defines the language in which the bluray or dvd main menu is displayed. If you select ...
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24 parental control category the parental control settings are designed to prevent children from watching unsuitable discs. The setting determines which discs can be played. Overview status here you can switch parental control on and off. If you select the ‘on’ setting, changes in the ‘parental cont...
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25 system category this category contains various system settings of the k8 such as options for network access, usb, play mode, ...: overview optical discs at this point you can determine whether playback starts automatically when a medium is inserted, i.E. Without the need to press the play button....
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26 bd-live category overview bd-live internet access the k8 is capable of accessing content (trailers, previews, supplementary information ...) from the internet. At this menu point you can define the con- ditions under which the player is allowed access. Possible settings are: always allow access: ...
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27 network category (wired network connection) to be able to display bd-live content, the k8 must have internet access. Please connect the uplink socket on the back of the machine to your network. Overview interface, connection status and mac address the first three entries in the network menu are s...
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28 info category in this menu you will find information about the current version of your machine. Audio category this menu cannot be accessed, as the audio settings are entered in the ‘sys- tem configuration’ menu of the k8..
Page 29: Network Configuration
29 network configuration general information the k8 can be used in a wired lan network (ethernet lan or powerline lan), or a wireless radio network (wlan) if an external “wlan bridge” is installed. If you wish to use your k8 in your home network, you must first complete the necessary network setting...
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30 network settings for the streaming client opening the network configuration menu first select the k8 streaming client function by pressing the / button. Open the configuration menu with a long press on the button. You should now see the configuration menu on the front panel screen. Operatin...
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31 the configuration for a wired ethernet lan or power-line lan connection setting the parameters for a wired network • connect the k8 to an operational network or power-line modem using the lan socket on the back panel. • switch the k8 on, and select the streaming client function by pressing the ...
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32 the vtuner premium service the list of radio stations displayed by your k8 is prepared by an internet service provider, and transferred to your machine by data transfer. You can expand and edit the 'favourite groups' and 'added stations' list to suit your preferences via the internet portal of yo...
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33 setting up new internet radio stations on the vtuner internet site you can also set up new stations which are not (yet) included in the select lists. This is accomplished by registering with vtuner and logging on. Click on the point 'my added stations'. An input mask appears in which you can ente...
Page 34: Connections
34 connections audio in line out analogue audio output (line output), e.G. For analogue recording equipment (tape recorder) in1 analogue stereo audio input. Select the audio 1 source in order to hear the source device connected here. In2 analogue stereo audio input. Select the audio 2 source in or...
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35 usb in (audio usb) usb sockets for playing audio files stored on usb memory sticks and ipod usb-a1 (hdd) socket for a usb memory stick or an external hard disc audio files from a storage medium connected to this socket are played back using the streaming client (scl). Select the streaming clien...
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36 av in av in 1 (cvbs socket, dc-coupled) av in 2 (ac-coupled) (cvbs socket, ac-coupled) (composite, s-video) sockets for connecting analogue av devices with composite (fbas) or s-video outputs cvbs = composite video input l/r = analogue stereo input the cvbs input socket of the av in 1 input is ...
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37 tv out hdmi out hdmi output for plasma / lcd tv panel or beamer the video signals from the internal bd player, or the hdmi and analogue av sources connected to the system, can be played back via this output. If necessary, enter the appropriate settings in the video setup menu. If the tv set con...
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38 loudspeaker outputs and sub-woofer caution! The connections marked are hazardous, and must not be touched. Connections between external cables and these points must be carried out by trained personnel; alternatively ready-made cables must be used. Caution! Ensure that the screw-terminals are fi...
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39 pre amp out pre-amplifier outputs zone 4 pre-amplifier output for providing sound in an additional listening zone using ac- tive loudspeakers or an audio radio module. Surround (zone3) pre-amplifier output for connecting active loudspeakers or an audio radio module for the surround channels. If...
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40 remote aerial radio aerial socket socket for retro-fitting the k8 with a radio gateway module for the t+a fd100 graphic radio remote control system (under development). fm aerial 75 Ω vhf / fm aerial input this socket is suitable for the standard domestic aerial and also for a cable con- nect...
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41 listening zones, sound in adjacent rooms in addition to the primary speakers in the main room, the k8 can provide a sig- nal to loudspeakers in other listening zones or adjacent rooms. The number of additional listening zones varies according to the speaker configuration in the main room: main ro...
Page 42: Special Operation Modes
42 special operation modes general for special applications which are not covered by the range of configurations listed in the chapter entitled 'listening zones, sound in adjacent rooms', two optional special modes of operation are available: bi-amping for the main loudspeakers, and the option of us...
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43 zone 4 as pre-output (operation with active speakers or external amplifiers for the front channels) instead using the internal power-amps, active speakers or external amplifiers can be used for the front_l and front_r channels. For this purpose the zone_4 pre-output can be re-configured as pre-am...
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44 fd 100 radio remote control the k8 can be controlled remotely using the fd 100 bi-directional radio remote control handset if a gateway module is installed; this is available as an optional extra. The fd 100 features an integral full-colour screen which provides a convenient means of controlling ...
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45 displaying ipod content on the fd 100 graphic remote control handset there are two possible methods of connecting an ipod to the k8. Please note the following points when using the fd 100 to control the system: 'ipod' connection music and video playback if an ipod is connected to the analogue ‘ip...
Page 46: Installation And Wiring
46 installation and wiring carefully unpack the k8 and store the original packing materials carefully. The carton and packing are specially designed for this unit and will be needed again if you wish to move the equipment at any time. Please be sure to read the safety notes in these instructions. If...
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47 loudspeaker and signal cables loudspeaker cables and signal cables (inter-connects) have a significant influence on the overall reproduction quality of your sound system, and their importance should not be under-estimated. For this reason recommends the use of high-quality cables and connectors...
Page 48: Safety Notes
48 safety notes all the components in this device fulfil the currently valid german and european safety norms and standards. We ensure that our products are of consistently high quality, and meet all specifications, by checking all materials rigorously for quality, using meticulous production method...
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49 approved usage this device is designed exclusively for reproducing sound and/or pictures in the domestic environment. It is to be used in a dry indoor room which meets all the recommendations stated in these instructions. Where the equipment is to be used for other purposes, especially in the med...
Page 50: Trouble Shooting
50 trouble shooting many problems have a simple cause and a correspondingly simple solution. The following section 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 disconne...
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51 ton: very weak bass response cause 1: the loudspeakers are connected out of phase. Remedy: check that the positive terminal of each loudspeaker is connected to the appropriate positive loudspeaker terminal on the k8. There are also test-cds which provide a simple means of determining correct loud...
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52 picture: no picture from the dvd player. Cause 1: video lead not connected, or defective. Remedy: connect the video lead properly; have the lead checked by an expert. Cause 2: video monitor not set to the correct picture input, or an incorrect video norm selected for the input. Remedy: select the...
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53 streaming client the streaming client can not connect to a network. On the display the indication 'scl connecting...' is displayed. Cause 1 (cable lan): network cable not properly connected remedy: connect network cable, check connection to router cause 2: network parameters not properly configur...
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54 bad sound quality be certain internet radio stations cause: the station transmits with a low audio bandwidth (low bitrate). Remedy: use stations transmitting at least at 128 kbit/s. This is the lowest recommended bitrate for adequate sound quality. For good sound quality we recommend high bitrate...
Page 55: Glossary
55 glossary arc (audio return channel) the audio return channel can be used to transfer audio signals from the tv set to the k8 via the hdmi connection. To make use of this function the tv set must also support the arc function. The arc function is particularly useful if the tv set connected to the ...
Page 56: Network Terminology
56 network terminology general information the switch ensures that the individual components within a network are connected correctly. This is only possible if it can identify each device within the network unambiguously; this is the reason why every component is assigned a form of “house number” (i...
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57 nas (network attached storage) network storage facility. This is generally a very large-capacity (> 200 gb) storage device to which other devices have access. If the nas server includes a upnp-av server service, then the k8 has access to media files stored on the nas, and can play them back. Powe...
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58 aspect ratio - choosing the correct matching factor today’s picture sources deliver pictures with widely varying formats and aspect ratios. In many cases the format delivered by the source device does not match the geometry of your video monitor. The video signals coming from the source must ther...
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59 supported audio / video files it is impossible to guarantee general compatibility due to the huge number of different blank media, disc recorders (burners) and burning programs. If you encounter compatibility problems, we recommend that you try using dif- ferent blank discs and / or a different d...
Page 60: Notes On Energy Saving
60 notes on energy saving the k8 fulfils the requirements of the latest directives designed to economise on the use of energy (eup directive). The modern construction of its mains psu and the highly efficient design of the t+a switch-mode output stage play an im- portant role in this. The internal m...
Page 61: Anhang
61 anhang appendix.
Page 62: Appendix A
62 appendix a wiring diagram: main room 3.1 loudspeaker wiring, additional listening zone 2, 3 and 4.
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63 wiring diagram: main room 5.1 loudspeaker wiring, additional listening zone 2 and 4.
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64 wiring diagram: main room 7.1 loudspeaker wiring, additional listening zone 4.
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65 wiring diagram: tv, ipod, hdmi and network wiring attention! A properly set up home network with router must be installed and in operation to use the k8. For the use of internet radio a dsl access to the internet is needed. For questions regarding setting up your network and internet connection p...
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66 wiring diagram: audio-video-connection *1 if the tv set features an analogue audio output, connect it to the audio input. Please enter the appropriate settings in the audio inputs menu. *2 if the tv set features a digital audio output, connect it to one of the digital sound inputs. Please enter t...
Page 67: Appendix B
Appendix b bluray player drive 3-laser bluray linear drive on vibration dampening subchassis playable media video photo audio container + other formats bluray disc, dvd, vcd, svcd jpeg, picture disc cdda (audio cd), mp3 cd, cd-r, cd/rw, hybrid sacd cd layer mkv, mpg, avi, vob, mp4, wmv other feature...
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Surround decoder type 7.1 highdefinition (hd) surround decoder with 2 freely programmable 56 bit dual core signal processors (dc dsp) formats stereo dolby pro logic iix, dolby digital (ac3), dolby ex, dolby digital plus, dolby truehd dts, dts-96/24, neo:6, dts-es, dts-es discrete, dts-highresolution...
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Additional features wake-up timer, ipod charging function ethernet-switch distribution of an ethernet uplink connection to bluray player, streaming-client tv monitor (via hdmi / hec), up to 3 hdmi source devices (via hdmi / hec) up to 2 more external devices (via lan cable) (e.G. Playing console) rs...
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