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Any B&K Ref. 30 Gurus out there?

Trying to set-up Zone 2 to run some patio speakers. Followed the limited instructions in the manual but get no sound. All components being linked are operational, cables are to/from the correct jacks, etc. so it either a set-up problem or a problem in the Ref 30 (hopefully not the latter).

Would be very much appreciative of anybody that could walk me through the set-up procedure?

Thanks, Mark
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bdgregory
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sorry - most obvious question but - Are you sure you have Zone 2 powered on? It's a separate remote iirc . . .
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marco1 OP
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Do you know if Zone 2 must be operated via the remote? The front panel display shows Zone 2 power is ON. I don't have the Z2 remote or the B&K remote. Only have a Home Theater Master remote that was sold to match the B&K remote. Problem is the Theater Master remote has no button marked "Z" (button 47) as shown in the B&K AV7.1 Operating Manual.

Does this mean I'm screwed:-( Seems like you should be able to activate/operate Zone 2 through the front panel display.
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marco1 OP
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One other thought to add to the confusion. I can turn on/off the Zone 2 power via the front panel so it does seem that Zone 2 can be activated/operated without a remote.
bdgregory
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afaik you don't need the remote - it works fine from the front panel. But, do you know that you have the correct sources selected? My recollection is operating zone 2 w/o the remote is confusing at best. But, if you can be sure you have the right sources selected, and are operating volume for zone 2, etc you may be ok. You may be able to get a universal remote and program it for zone 2 if you want. There are old B&K remotes on ebay all the time. They have a different code for zone 2. I have also seen zone 2 remotes listed.

Finally - just to be sure - zone 2 has no digital function. Your sources must be connected to the analog inputs or you won't hear anything.
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