T+A K8 User manual

Software Version V 2.6 Bestell Nummer / Order No. 9103-0433 UK
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USER MANUAL
K8

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Contents
Operation
Controls ................................................................................................................................. 6
Remote control ..................................................................................................................... 11
Basic functions of the K8 ..................................................................................................... 14
•Source switching ........................................................................................................ 14
•Volume control ........................................................................................................... 14
Tone settings (Tone menu) .................................................................................................. 15
Picture settings (Video settings) .......................................................................................... 19
Alarm Timer .......................................................................................................................... 21
Alarm timer menu ................................................................................................................. 21
Operating the source devices in detail ............................................................... 23
Operating the Radio ............................................................................................................. 23
Operating the BluRay disk players (Media Player) .............................................................. 25
•Using BD-LIVE
TM
functions ........................................................................................ 36
•Disc menu und Setup menu (Settings) ...................................................................... 37
Operating the Streaming Client ............................................................................................ 40
•Streaming Client playback functions ......................................................................... 41
•Access to Media Content via the Main Menu (Home Menu) ..................................... 42
•Accessing Media Content using the Favourites List................................................... 43
Operating the iPod ............................................................................................................... 44
About these instructions
These ‘Operating Instructions’ describe all the controls and functions of the K8 which are used frequently.
The section entitled ‘Installation’ describes all those controls and settings which are not often required, and are
generally only needed when you are setting up and using the system for the first time. This section also contains the
network settings for the K8 which are required when you first use the system.
Symbols used in these instructions
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Caution!
Text passages marked with this symbol contain important information which must be ob
served if the
machine is to operate safely and without problems.
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This symbol marks text passages which provide supplementary notes and background information; they
are intended to help the user understand how to get the best out of the machine.

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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 audiophile music lover.
This system represents our very best efforts at designing practical electronic equipment incorporating solid quality, user-
friendly operation and a specification and performance which leaves nothing to be desired.
All these factors contribute to a piece of equipment which will satisfy your highest demands and your most searching
requirements for a period of many years. All the components we use meet the German and European safety norms and
standards which are currently valid. All the materials we use are subject to painstaking quality monitoring.
Our robust all-metal cases exclude any possibility of external sources of interference affecting the quality of reproduction.
From the opposite point of view our products’ electro-magnetic radiation (electro-smog) is reduced to an absolute
minimum by the outstandingly effective screening provided by the metal case.
All sub-assemblies and mains sections are designed to be extremely efficient. A European EUP directive will come into
force in future, relating to energy efficiency and the avoidance of greenhouse gases which are harmful to the climate; the
directive’s requirements will be very stringent, but our equipment satisfies them in full even today.
Our range of accessories includes high-quality cables and connectors.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the faith you have shown in our company by purchasing this
product, and wish you many hours of enjoyment and sheer listening pleasure with your K8.
 elektroakustik GmbH & Co KG
IMPORTANT! CAUTION!
This device contains a laser diode classed as higher than 1. To ensure constant safe operation, it is essential
not to remove any covers, nor to attempt to access the interior of the machine in any way.
All maintenance work should be entrusted to qualified Customer Service staff.
The following warning labels are attached to the device:
On the back panel of the case
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
On the internal shielding cover of the disc mechanism
CAUTION:
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
VORSICHT:
SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG,
WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN
ATTENTION:
RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS
D'OUVERTURE EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU
DANGER:
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbo
l 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 & pending. DTS, The
Symb
ol, and Neo:6 are registered trademarks, & DTS Digital Surround, DTS 96/24 and the DTS logos
are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software, © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents
issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, &DTS-HD, DTS-
HD Master Audio,
and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS,
Inc. Product includes software, © DTS, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
"iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries."
"Made for iPod“ means that an electronic
accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod
and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible
for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory
standards.
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All the components we use meet the European safety norms and standards which are currently valid.
The operation instructions, the connection guidance and the safety notes are for your own good -
please
read them carefully and observe them at all times.
This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC), EMV Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and CE
Marking Directive (93/68/EEC).
About these instructions
The K8 amplifier with its seven output stages is extremely versatile: if all the output stages are not required for the
surround system in the main room, they can be used to provide sound in up to three additional rooms or listening zones
in the main room. It is possible to adjust the volume separately in the adjacent rooms or listening zones, or in parallel
with the main room.
All the controls and functions of the K8 which are frequently used are described in the first section of these operating
instructions.
The second part - 'Basic settings, Installation, Using the system for the first time' covers connections and settings
which are very seldom required; they are generally required only when the machine is set up and used for the first time.
Here you will also find a detailed description of the network settings required for connecting the K8 to your home
network.
For newcomers to networks we have prepared explanations of some of the important terms used in this technology and
other background information in the Chapter 'Network Terminology'.

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K8 Multi Source System
Controls
All the important functions of the K8 can be operated using the buttons on the front panel. Direct operating buttons are
available for the basic functions, such as source / track selection, whereas rarely needed functions are controlled using
menus, which are called up using the // buttons.
All information regarding the state of the machine, the current track and the selected station are displayed on the screen;
the main items are displayed in highlighted form in a context-sensitive manner, and are clearly legible from some
distance. The following section describes in detail the function of the front panel buttons and the information displayed on
the screen.
On / Off switch
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
(On and Off switch)
A brief press on the button switches the machine on and off.
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C
aution!
The mains button is not a mains isolation switch. Even when the screen
and the ON LED are switched off, parts of the machine are connected to
mains voltage.
If you know the machine will not be used for a protracted period, disconnect it
from the mains supply by withdrawing the mains plug from the socket.
For information on energy consumption please refer to the Chapter entitled
‘Notes on Energy Saving’.
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Status LED
The LED above the button indicates the operational state of the K8.
LED State
off Energy Saver switched on
The machine is switched off; minimal current drain
red Energy Saver switched off
The machine is switched off; expanded stand-by function with
slightly higher current drain
blue Machine switched on - the K8 is fully ready for use.
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ECO standby is the K8’s basic, default setting. If you wish to use
the expanded functions of Comfort stand-by, you must switch that
function on in the ‘System settings / Standby mode’ menu.
For a fuller explanation of the different stand-by modes, the exact
range of functions and the stand-by current drain please refer to
the Chapters “System settings / Standby mode” and “Economical
use of energy”, and the Specification in the Appendix.

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Front panel sockets
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USB BD
USB 2.0 socket for USB memory sticks, as storage medium for BD-Live functions,
and playing back audio and video files.
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This USB socket can be used to play DivX, WMA, JPEG or MP3 files. The
method of operation is described in the Chapter 'Operating the disc player
(media player)'.
The USB storage medium can draw power from the USB socket, provided that
the device’s current drain is within the USB norm (< 500 mA). Hard disks with a
current drain of >500 mA can also be connected, provided that they are
powered by their own mains PSU.
To use BD-Live you must connect a memory stick with a capacity of at least 1 GB to
the USB socket.
The memory medium must be formatted using the FAT16 or FAT32 file system.
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
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(Phones / headphone)
Socket for stereo headphones with an impedance of at least 50 Ω.
When headphones are plugged in, the loudspeakers connected to the K8 in the
main room are automatically switched off.
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When headphones are in use, the - button (menu loudspeaker and
headphone modes) can be pressed to switch on the Dolby headphone function,
which provides spatial surround reproduction via headphones.
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The use of headphones
Continuous listening to programme material via earphones or head-
phones at very high volume can result in permanent hearing loss. You
can avoid damaging your health by not listening via headphones or ear-
phones at high levels for long periods.
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Mic
(on underside)
Microphone socket (barrel socket)
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
Disc drawer
A long press on the front panel button opens and closes the disc
drawer.
Alternatively the drawer can be opened with a long press on the - button
on the remote control handset, and closed using the - button on the
handset.
Place the disc in the depression in the drawer;
the
side to be played must
face down.
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If the drawer should jam, it is possible to open it manually. For more information
please refer to the Chapter entitled ‘Trouble Shooting’.

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Operating button 
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Source selection
A brief press on this button selects the desired listening source. Press the but-
ton repeatedly until the listening source of your choice is displayed.
The signal from the selected source can now be played through the loud-
speakers. It is also available at the LINE-OUT output sockets for recording pur-
poses.
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To make the selection process easier, you can remove sources from the Select
list which are not present in your system; see the Chapter entitled “System
configuration menu / Source names”.
Disc mechanism functions
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STOP / OPEN
Button for stopping the disc, and opening and closing the disc drawer.
Brief press: stop
Long press: opens the disc drawer immediately
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PLAY / PAUSE
Starts playback
Halts running playback (pause)
Resumes playback after a pause
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Long press during playback: Rewind / Station search
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Long press during playback: Fast forward / Station search
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During playback: Next track / Station
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During playback: Previous track / Station
Menu functions
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Source menu
brief press: opens the menu for the selected source (Disk track menu,
Tuner menu, etc.)
Long press: opens the Setup menu for the source device just selected:
Source Setup menu
Streaming Client: Network setup
(see Chapter
‘Network configuration’
)

System menu
Brief press: opens the ‘
System configuration’ menu
(for details see Chapter ‘System settings’)

Timer menu
Brief press: opens the alarm timer menu (see Chapter
‘Alarm timer’
)

Brief press: Back to previous point / Change button
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Brief press: Confirms input / Change button

Brief press: Selects the next point within a list / Select button

Brief press: Selects the previous point within a list / Select button

Confirmation / Select button in menus and lists
Brief press selects the highlighted menu point / list point
Loudspeaker / Volume

Switches the loudspeaker output on and off (Muting)
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If other listening zones are linked to the main room (volume control set to
“LINKED” in the ' System configuration menu / Loudspeaker configuration /
Loudspeaker ' menu), these zones are switched on and off together with the
loudspeakers in the main room.
 / 
Increases / reduces volume level

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Display elements / Remote control receiver
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Remote control
receiver
(behind the Perspex screen)
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When operating the
FM100
remote control system, please point the handset
towards the receiver.
There must be no obstacle which blocks the line of sight between the FM100
and the remote control receiver in the K8. The function of the remote control
system can also be adversely affected if the K8 is set up behind glass cabinet
doors.
Certain types of lamp, including fluorescent and energy-saving bulbs, cause
interference to the remote control system. It is essential to avoid such light
falling directly on the receiver, otherwise the effective range of the system may
be markedly reduced.
If there is no direct line-of-sight connection between the remote control handset
and the K8 (e.g. machine installed in a cabinet), an alternative is to use an
E2000 external remote control receiver, which is connected to the socket
marked ‘E2000 MAIN’ on the back panel. The receiver can be set up in any
position within the range of effect of the remote control handset.
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Screen
All the information regarding the machine’s status, the current music track and
list navigation is displayed on the graphic screen of the K8. The display is
context-sensitive, and its content may vary according to the capabilities and
facilities of the service or medium currently selected.
The essential information is highlighted on the screen in context-sensitive form.
Additional information is shown above and below the main data in the form of
symbols. The table below lists and explains the symbols employed.
The screen’s brightness can be reduced to suit your personal preference and
requirements (see the Chapter entitled ‘System settings (System con-
figuration menu)’.
In Standby mode the screen can display the time of day (see Chapter ‘Alarm
timer, Alarm timer menu, Screen brightness menu (Stdby)’.
e. g.
The displays and symbols which appear on the screen vary according to the
currently active function (SCL, Disc, etc.) and the type of music currently being
played.
The basic areas of the screen:
•Display field (a) shows the currently active source.
•Display field (b) shows information relating to the piece of music being
played. The essential information is displayed enlarged in the main
line.
•Display field (c) shows information relating to the device and playback.
•The bottom line (d) displays supplementary context-sensitive
information (e.g. bitrate, elapsed time, state of reception)
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The
K8
provides different screen displays for the Streaming Client and the
radio.
•Large-format display:
Enlarged display of the most important information, clearly legible even from
a distance
•Detail display:
Small-text display showing a large number of additional information points,
e.g. bit-rate etc.
A long press on the button on the remote control handset is used to
switch between the display modes.

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Screen symbols and their meaning
Making connection
(Wait / Busy)
The rotating symbol indicates that the K8 is either processing a command or
making the connection to a service. These processes may take some time,
depending on the speed of the network and the load on it.
During such periods the K8 may be muted, and may not respond to commands.
If this should occur, please wait until the symbol disappears again.
Indicates a
playable music track
or a
playlist.
Indicates a
folder
, which contains further folders or lists.
Indicates that a source is being played through a
cable connection
.
Indicates that a source is being played through a
radio connection
.
Indicates that the
K8
is playing a station or a music track
Indicates a pause
Buffer display (fullness / memory indicator) and
data rate indicator (where available):
the higher the data rate, the higher the playback quality.
Elapsed playback time indicator.
This display is not available for all services.
Indicates that the button can be used to shift to a higher menu level or
Select level.
0
/
0
Position indicator in Select lists: the first number states the current position in the
list, the second number the total number of list entries (length of list).
Indicates that the selected menu point or list point can be activated by pressing
the button.
ABC
or
123 or
abc
Character input mode indicator

Lights up when Zone 2 is active (not possible with 7.1 system in the main room)

Lights up when Zone 3 is active (not possible with 7.1 or 5.1 system in the main
room)

Lights up when Zone 4 is active

Repeat function active, Streaming Client and iPod only

Shuffle function active (random playback) , Streaming Client and iPod only

This LED lights up when the Dolby volume function is switched on
The alarm timer is active, the K8 will switch itself on at the set time.

Playback of a dts audio programme
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Playback of a Dolby audio programme
HD
Playback of a high-definition (HD) audio programme
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Headphone mode (loudspeakers switched off)
F
Front speakers switched on
C
Centre speaker switched on
S
Surround speakers switched on
B
Rear speakers (Back) switched on
SW
Sub-woofer switched on
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If there is no audible signal on one or more loudspeaker channels, even though
these speakers are switched on, the reason may be that these channels are not
present on the recording being played.