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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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.
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.
Thanks again Brad. I believe everything is setup from the front panel correctly, but still no sound at least through Zone 2 variable level out. At this point I've run the signal through a fixed level output with an outboard volume control and the sound is coming through loud and clear.

I can certainly live with it the way it is, but I would like the ability to control the volume via a remote if possible. I welcome any other suggestions. I'd also like to figure out if its something I'm doing wrong or this feature on the Ref. 30 is broken. I bought the unit used and as I attempt to utilize more and more of the features I have come to realize that some of the features do not appear to work.
puzzling indeed. oh well...guess I shouldn't expect too much from a 10 + year old processor I paid 200 bucks for lol.