BC Acoustique EX202 User manual

BC ACOUSTIQUE
BP 306 - 94709 Maisons-Alfort Cedex France
Stereo Integrated Amplifier
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OWNER’S MANUEL
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUEL DEL USUARIO
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

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Safety Instrucons ……..…………………………………………………..02
Glossary..………………………………………………………………..……….02
Recommandaons ..………………………………………………………..02
Recycling product ..…………..…………………………………………….03
Locaon and precauons ……….…………………………….…………03
Power Sources …………….………………………………………………….03
Warranty .……..………………………………………………………………..03
Basic Instrucons: QUICK START ………..…………...……………..04
Rear panel - Connecng the amplifier ………..…….…………….04
Front panel - Connecons and use the amplifier …..……....05
Remote Control .……………………………………………………………..06
Specificaons .………………………..……………………………………….07
Troubleshoong ………..…………………………………………………...07
We invite you to read the instrucons on the proper use of
your product carefully. They will ensure the proper
funconing of the laer and it safely.
- Do not use this device in a wet area or near water.
- Clean only with a dry cloth. As a precauon it is best to
unplug the unit before handling.
- Never cover the venlaon of the unit. Be sure to install
the unit in a well venlated locaon.
- Do not install near heat sources.
- Take great care of the power cord and plugs electrical
connecon. In parcular, do not walk, or press the power
cord, specifically at plugs, power plant and the output of
the power supply.
- Use only parts and accessories recommended by BC
Acousque.
- Be sure to use an appropriate power supply to the power
jack on the unit outlet. Especially if the device is equipped
with a ground, it is necessary to use it.
- Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when not
in use for a long me.
The CE mark indicates that this product
complies with European direcves called "low
voltage" (2006/95/EC), Electromagnec
Compability (2004/108/EC) and apply eco-design
requirements for energy products (2009/125/EC) when the
appliance is installed and used in accordance with the user
manual. For connued compliance only BC Acousque
accessories must be used with this product and servicing
must be performed by specialized and qualified staff.
The WEEE symbol is that of the European
Union regarding the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. It indicates that this
product contains electrical and electronic
components that can be reused, recycled or
recovered. Therefore this product should not
be disposed of in your regular trash. Thank you to return
the unit or contact your authorized dealer for more
informaon.
This symbol alerts the user to the presence
of "dangerous voltage" uninsulated which may
pose a risk of electric shock to the user.
This symbol alerts the user that the
documentaon that comes with the device
contains important instrucons for
maintenance and proper use of the product.
In the case of headphones, do not use it to excessive noise.
Otherwise, prolonged listening at high volume levels may
cause permanent damage to your hearing.
When disposing of used baeries, please comply with
governmental regulaons or rules defined by the public
statements relang to the environment applicable in your
country.
Never expose the baeries (baery pack or baeries
installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, etc ...
Recommendaons
Safety instrucons
Summary Glossary
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a BC Acousque product. Its implementaon has been our know-how, both in terms of design to the
manufacturing. Electronic components and mechanical parts correspond to the selecon criteria of very high quality.
Operaon and finish of each product have been checked before delivery. To obtain best results, please read the advice
contained in this document.
Introducon

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ENGLISH
At the end of its useful life, this product should not be
disposed of with regular garbage, but returned to a
collecon point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
components. This point is emphasized by the symbol on the
product, the instrucon manual and on the packaging.
The materials can be reused in accordance with their
markings. Through reuse and recycling of raw materials or
any other form of recycling, you make an important
contribuon to environmental protecon. Your municipality
can tell you where is the point of the nearest collecon site.
Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or near a heat source. No
source of light shall be placed on the apparatus. Also avoid
all sources that could cause vibraon, dust, cold or
moisture. The recommended ambient temperature range is
5-35 ° C.
The device must be installed on a stable, level surface. Do
not place the unit on an unstable surface or shelf. The unit
may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult as well as
serious damage to the product. Do not place other
equipment on top of the unit.
Due to stray, turntables or CRT TVs magnec fields should
not be located near the unit to avoid possible interference.
The unit should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the label. If you are unsure of the type
of power available to you, thank you to contact your dealer
or the company responsible for the power supply in your
area.
Turn off device if you do not intend to use this unit for a
long me.
In case of prolonged absence from home, it is
recommended to unplug from the electrical outlet.
Make sure each cable is correctly inserted. To prevent hum
or background noise, do not mix different other antenna
cable with the power cord or speaker wires.
BC Acouscs warrants this product parts and labor (under
the condions specified below).
BC Acouscs will repair or replace (at its discreon) this
product or any defecve parts. The warranty period may
vary by country. If in doubt, contact your dealer. Always
retain proof of purchase of this product.
For warranty service, please contact the BC Acousque
authorized reseller from which you purchased this product.
If your dealer is not itself repair the product, it can be sent
to BC Acousque authorized aer-sales service. If
necessary, you will need to ship this product in its original
packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of
protecon.
Proof of purchase such as an invoice stang that the
product is covered by the Guarantee must be presented for
any warranty claims.
This warranty is void if:
- The factory serial number has been altered or removed.
- This product was not purchased from an authorized
reseller BC Acousque. To confirm that the serial number
has been altered or that the product was purchased from
an authorized reseller BC Acousque, you can call BC
Acousque BC Acousque or distributor in your country.
- If the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
- If liquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen inside.
- If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
- If the unit is dropped or damaged in any way.
- This warranty does not cover cosmec damage or damage
caused by or due to force majeure, an accident, mis use,
abuse, negligence, commercial use or modificaon of part
any product.
- This warranty does not cover damage caused by or
resulng from misuse, a maintenance or improper
installaon or repairs made or aempted by anyone other
in BC Acousque or not BC Acouscs dealer or technician
approved, authorized to carry out maintenance and repair
under warranty for BC Acousque. Any unauthorized
repairs will void this warranty. This warranty does not cover
products sold "AS IS".
- REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER.
- BC Acousque NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Locaon and precauons
Product recycling Warranty
Power sources

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- Some countries do not allow the exclusion or limitaon of
incidental or consequenal damages or exclusions of
implied warranes. Therefore, the limitaons or exclusions
herein may not apply. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, in addion to other rights which vary from state to
state or country to country.
Make sure that the device is not plugged into the mains
before making any connecons. It is also recommended to
turn off or disconnect all other devices associated while
making connecons to the product.
Connect the speakers to the speaker jacks on the back and
the sources of the corresponding input jacks on the back.
Connect the power cord to the connector on the one hand
AC Mains product and the other to a wall outlet.
Turn the POWER switch (POWER) ON (ON). .
If the unit is equipped with a standby, then press the
STANDBY buon to turn it on.
Press the input selector for the source you want to hear.
WARNING: Be sure to turn off the power switch on your
product before making any connecons. Similarly it is best
to cut the power of the other devices you want to connect
to your amplifier.
Be sure to turn off the power on your product before
making any connecons. Similarly it is best to cut the power
of other devices you want to connect to your amplifier.
① INPUTS (INPUT - RCA)
The AUX1, AUX2, TUNER and CD inputs are designed to
connect sources "line level" to your amplifier. These inputs
are designed for so-called "analog" signals (as opposed to
"digital" signals). Compable cables are made with these
type "RCA", they are tradionally idenfied by a color code
"RED" to the RIGHT and "WHITE" channel for the LEFT
channel.
② OUTPUTS (OUTPUT - RCA)
REC
It allows to retrieve the selected amplifier to "source" level
audio signal that is independent of the level volume
control. This output is tradionally used to connect the
amplifier to a recording device.
LINE
It allows to retrieve the selected audio amplifier in
proporon to the level of volume control signal. This output
is mainly used to connect an addional power block to
perform a "bi-amplificaon".
③ DIGITAL
Your amplifier has a built-in digital-to-analog converter.
Therefore it is possible to connect a digital source (such as
most modern television screens).
To ensure compability with all exisng types of digital
terminals, the amplifier has an "opcal" socket and a
"coaxial). However this entry is unique and it is possible to
connect one device at a me.
④ LOUDSEPAKER TERMINALS
Connect the speaker to the terminals marked RIGHT "+ R"
and "R -" ensuring that "R +" is connected to the "+"
terminal of the enclosure and "R -" is connected to the
terminal "- "the same enclosure. Connect the LEFT speaker
to the terminals marked "L +" and "L -" by doing the same.
Basic instrucons
Quick starng guide
Warranty Connecon to the amplifier
Rear panel

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ENGLISH
Make sure that no wires are not insulated can bypass the
speaker outputs. Make sure that the speaker terminals are
ght enough to ensure a good electrical connecon. If the
terminal screws are not ght enough, the sound quality
may be affected.
Use only dedicated wire to the speaker (a secon of 1.5
mm² or more is recommended especially if the cable length
is greater than 3m).
Important Note: Check the impedance of your speakers.
When using a pair of speakers, you can use speakers with
an impedance of between 4 and 8 ohms.
⑤ AC MAIN INPUT
Once all connecons to the amplifier, plug the power cable
into an outlet and turn the unit on. Your amplifier is now
ready for use.
① ON / OFF BUTTON
This switch allows shutdown or operaon of the amplifier.
② IR SENSOR
This window receives IR commands (Infra Red) from the
remote control. It is essenal that there is no obstacle
between the remote control and the sensor.
TONE CONTROL AND BALANCE
These funcons on music signals output from the speakers
and the line output (RCA) outputs. They are not acve on
the REC output (for recording the original signals).
③ BASS and TREBLE
The buon "BASS" seng can act on the relave level of
low frequencies to alter the tonal balance of the sound to
suit your room acouscs and your tastes. The "TREBLE"
buon for meanwhile high frequencies.
When these buons are in the middle posion, it means
that the tonal balance is not changed. The adjustable range
is ± 10 dB (knob turned in the direcon of clockwise) - 10
decibels (knob turned anclockwise).
④ BALANCE
This command allows you to adjust the relave output
levels of the le and right channels. In the center posion,
the output level of each channel is equal.
⑤ DIRECT
If this funcon is acvated (light signal acve), then the
BASS and TREBLE funcons are disabled. The purpose of
this funcon is to shut down the electronic circuit’s tone
control and balance in order to best preserve the purity of
the music signal.
⑥ VOLUME
This knob adjusts the output volume of the amplifier at the
speaker outputs.
⑦ LOUDNESS
Musical recordings are made with devices that are designed
to keep the musical balance as at a concert. When
reproducing the same quality is desired by the listener. This
is the enre chain, from microphone to the listener's ears
to be faithful.
Provided in daily use, a key parameter is not preserved
between concert and listening to stereo, the volume. But
the human ear does not hear sounds with the same tonal
balance depending on the noise level. And the bass and
treble frequencies are less audible low noise at high levels.
In pracce, the listener will feel the lack of bass and treble
when hear a piece of music at low level.
Connecons
Connecons and uses
Front panel
Connecons and uses

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The Loudness funcon object to "compensate" the
peculiarity of the human ear. Thus, we invite you to
"acvate" the buon when you listen at low volume.
⑧ PHONE / HEADPHONES
Make sure the volume control is turned down before
connecng or disconnecng headphones. Listening at high
levels can cause permanent hearing damage. .
This taken Jack size 6.35 mm allows connecon of stereo
headphones. It is advisable to use a listener with an
impedance between 32 and 600 ohm headphones. When
the headset is connected, the output to the speakers are
then cut.
⑨ MP3 INPUT / JACK 3.5mm
This jack is for connecng the analog output (typically a
headphone output) of a portable audio player to the
amplifier.
⑩ SOURCE SELECTOR
These buons select the acve input of the amplifier and
the signal sent to the speakers, to headphones and Preamp
output and REC LINE. The buons on the remote control
are idencal to those buons. Once the selected buon,
the integrated LED corresponding entry under the parcular
input buon will turn white.
MP3
This key enables the "MP3" input located on the front of
your amplifier.
DIGITAL
This buon acvates the digital input on the back of the
amplifier. It allows listening to the digital source connected
to the amplifier with integrated digital-to-analog converter.
CD, TUNER, AUX1 or AUX2 .
These keys are used to select the sources connected to the
RCA inputs (line level) of the same name located on the rear
panel of the amplifier.
The amplifier EX-202 comes with an RC-EX1 remote control.
It was designed to be both compable with your amplifier
but also the possible devices BC Acousque (including CD
players EX Series) range.
①POWER : This buon allows you to pause or
resume from standby different electronic devices BC
Acousque with this feature.
②STOP/EJECT
③MUTE : This buon is used to turn on or off the
sound of the amplifier.
④1…9.0 : Keypad / track selecon
⑤A-B
⑬PROG
⑧TIME
⑩REPEAT
⑥ ⑫ REV/FWD
⑦ ⑪ PREV/NEXT
⑮PAUSE/PLAY
These funcons apply to CD players. Please refer to the
manual of your device to know the purpose.
⑭VOL+ / VOL -
⑨SOURCES:
MP3/DIGITAL/CD/TUNER/AUX1/AUX2
Note on the baery: Remove the transparent protecve tab
to acvate the baery.
Connecons Remote control

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Preamplifier secon
Line level inputs (CD, Tuner, Aux1, Aux2)
Sensivity: 200 mV
Impedance: 50 pF kOhms/100
Maximum input level: 7 V
Correcons:
Bass (± 10 dB at 100 Hz)
Treble (± 10 dB at 10 kHz)
Amplifier Secon
Connuous average power into 8 ohms: 2 x 40 W
Connuous average power into 4 ohms: 2 x 70 W
Distoron: 0.02% (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Signal / noise rao: 95 dB (1W)
Connectors Front side
1x Headphone output (jack 6.35mm)
1x MP3 input (jack 3.5mm) for portable audio player
Connectors Rear side
4x line inputs (CD, Tuner, Aux1, Aux2)
1x Opcal Input
1x Coaxial Input
Speaker terminals screw-compable banana plugs
General
Detachable power cable
UNIT
Dimensions (W×H×D) with stand: 430 x 80 x 320 mm
Weight: 6.1 kg
Dimensions (W×H×D) without feet: 430 x 70 x 320 mm
Weight: 6.1 kg
BOX
Dimensions (W×H×D): 480 x 125 x 356 mm
Weight: 6.9 kg
Volume: 0.022 m3
EX202 EAN CODE: 0661799078214
Here you will find a number of fault descripon and
possible soluons we invite you to read in order to ensure
the possibility of an actual breakdown of your device.
The unit does not turn on
- Make sure the power cord is properly connected.
- Make sure the plug is fully inserted into the wall outlet
and there is power.
- Make sure the camera is turned on.
- Check the fuse in the mains plug or adapter if necessary.
There is no sound
- Make sure the unit is not in standby mode.
- Check that the source component is connected properly.
- Make sure your speakers are properly connected.
One channel no sound
- Make sure the balance control is in the correct posion.
- Check the speaker connecons.
- Check interconnects.
A loud humming or buzzing is noceable
- Check turntable or tonearm to capture an ground fault or
a faulty connecon.
- Make sure that interconnect cable is loose or defecve.
- Make sure your tape deck or turntable is not too close to
the amplifier.
The bass is weak or the stereo image is diffuse
Make sure the speakers are not in phase.
The sound is distorted
Make sure that the control sengs of volume or tone is not
too high.
The remote control does not work
- Check that the baeries have not expired.
- Make sure nothing is blocking the remote sensor.
In case the above soluons do not remedy your problem,
check our FAQ secon (Frequently Asked Quesons) on our
website: www.bc-acousque.com
For repair, during or aer the warranty, please contact your
dealer.
To obtain warranty service and technical support, thank you
kindly to register your product online on the website
www.bc-acousque.com at the product registraon
secon.
BC ACOUSTIQUE
BP 306
94709 Maisons-Alfort Cedex - France
www.bc-acousque.com
Specificaons
Troubleshoong
Troubleshoong

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BCACOUSTIQUE
BP306
94709 Maisons-Alfort Cedex France
www.bc-acousque.com