Kenwood KR-V9020 User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO STEREO RECEIVER

KR-V9020

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD OORPORATION

Introduction

Your choice of this product indicates that you are a devotee to excellence in sound reproduction, We appreciate your patronage and take pride in the long tradi

tion of quality components that our company represents.

So that you can get the most out of your unit, we suggest that you take the time to read through this manual before you hook up and operate your system. This will acquaint you with oper ating features and system-connection considerations so that your listening pleasure will be enhanced right from the start. You will notice that in all aspects of planning, engineering, styling, operating convenience and adaptability we have sought to anticipate your needs and desires.

Keep this manual handy for future reference.

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product, Model _________

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Serial Number,

_____________

Unpacking

Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost.

Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immedi

ately, If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify the ship

ping company without delay. Only the consignee (the person

or company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the car

rier for shipping damage. We recommend that you retain the original carton and pack ing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future.

For the USA

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system in staller's attention to Article 820-22 of the NEC that pro vides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practicah

Contents Caution: Read the

Introduction.................................................................. 2

A Before applying power

A Safety precautions .................................................... 3

A IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

System connections......................................................... 6

Speaker connections

Antenna connections................................................... TO

FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE switch

System control operation

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pages marked ^ carefully to ensure safe operation.

Listening to broadcasts Graphic equalizer operation

Playing video sources Surround effects,,, System memory

On-screen display

Remote control operation .............................................. 35

In case of difficulty

Specifications ..................................................................43

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Before applying power

Acaution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

For the U.S.A. and Canada

important!

Units shipped to the U.S.A. and Canada are designed for opera

tion on 120 volts AC only.

Safety precaution for a Polarized AC plug

However, some products may be supplied with a non-polarized

plug,

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE

THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,

RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

For the United Kingdom

Important!

Units shipped to the U.K. are designed for operation on 240 volts AC only.

The mains plug must be removed from the wall socket prior to any internal examination.

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue

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Brown ...........................................

The wires in this mains lead must be connected to the termi nals in the plug as follows:

Wire colour Plug terminal marking

Blue

............................................. N or Black

Brown

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Neutral Live

L or Red

For Australia and Europe

Important!

Units shipped to Australia are designed for operation on 240 V

AC only. Units shipped to Europe are designed for operation on 220 V

AC only.

For other countries

Important!

Units shipped to countries other than the above countries are equipped with an AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel.

Refer to the following paragraph for the proper setting of this

switch.

AC voltage selection

This unit operates on 110-120 or 220-240 volts AC. The AC voltage selector switch Type A or Type B on the rear panel is set to the voltage that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped. Before connecting the power cord to your AC out let, make sure that the setting position of this switch matches your line voltage. If not. It must be set to your voltage in ac cordance with the following direction.

Note:

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Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line voltage due to improper setting of the AC voltage selector switch.

AC voltage selector switch

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Type A

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AC220V-- AC240V-

Type B

fuse.

2. if a 3-pin plug N;^ith earthing contact is used, no wire must be connected to the E terminal.

AC110V-

120V-

Move switch lever to match your line voltage with a small screwdriver or other pointed tool.

-AC220V-

240V ~

Safety precautions

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SER VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

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THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EOUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED ^'DANGEROUS VOL TAGE" WITHIN THE PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE

USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) IN.STRI inTinM.c: IM THF 1 ITFRATIIRF AHrOMPANYING THF APPI lANOF

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

A Caution ; Read this page carefully to ensure

safe operation.

Please read all of the safety and operating instructions

before operating this unit. For best results, follow all warnings placed on the unit and adhere to the operat ing and use instructions. These safety and operating in structions should be retained for future reference.

1. Power sources — The unit should be connected

to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

2. Power-cord protection — Power-supply cords

should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

Never pul) or stretch the cord,

3, Grounding or polarization — The precautions

should be taken so that the grounding or polariza tion means of this unit is not defeated.

7. Heat — The unit should be situated away from

heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8. Electric shock — Care should be taken so that ob

jects do not fall and liquid is not spilled into the en closure through openings. If a metal object, such as a hair pin or a needle, comes into contact with the inside of this unit, a dangerous electric shock may result. For families with children, never permit chil dren to put anything, especially metal, inside this unit.

4, Ventilation — The unit should be situated so that

its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. To maintain good ventilation, do not put records or a table-cloth on the unit. Place the unit at least

10 cm away from the walls, Do not use the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or similar

surface that may block the ventilation openings.

5. Water and moisture — The unit should not be

used near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base ment, or near a swimming pool, etc.

9p Enclosure removal — Never remove the en

closure. If the internal parts are touched accidentally, a serious electric shock might occur.

10. Magnetic fields — Keep the unit away from

sources of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker systems, radios, motorized toys or magnetized objects.

11. Cleaning — Do not use volatile solvents such as

alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.

6. Temperature — The unit may not function pro

perly if used at extremely low, or freezing tempera

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12, Carts and stands — An appliance and cart com-

binatibn should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

13, Nonuse periods — The power cord of the unit

should be unplugged from the outlet when left un used for a long period of time.

14, Abnormal smell — If an abnormal smell or smoke

is detected, immediately turn the power OFF and pull out the power cord. Contact your dealer or nearest service center,

POWER OFF!

ductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connec tion to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure.

18, Power lines — An outdoor antenna should be lo

cated away from power lines,

19, AG outlets — Do not connect other audio equip

ment with a power consumption larger than that specified to the AC outlet on the rear panel. Never connect other electrical units, such as an iron or toaster, to it to prevent fire or electric shock.

15. Damage requiring service — The unit should be

serviced by qualified service personnel when: Ap The power-supply cord or the plug has been

damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into

the unit; or

C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged,

16. Servicing — The user should not attempt to ser

vice the unit beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

17. Outdoor antenna grounding — If an outside an

tenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the an tenna system is grounded so as to provide some

protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA No. 70—1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding con

The maximum capacities indicated for the AC out

lets on the rear panel of this unit are as follows.

SWITCHED outlets

:200 W

Notes:

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1. Item 3 is not required except for grounded or polarized equipment.

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System connections

Make connections as shown in the diagram below. When connecting the related system components, refer also to the instruction manuals of the related components. Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are complete.

Connection of audio components

Speaker system A

Right Left

FM PE-EMPHASIS/ CHANNEL SPACE switch (Except for some areas.)

Refer to the "Antenna connections" section.

AC voltage selector switch (Except for some areas,)

(Turntable using MM cartridge)

CD player

LINE IN (REC)

Tape deck 2

LINE OUT (PLAY)

Notes:

1. To prevent possible problems, always disconnect the power plug or turn off the POWER key of the receiver before connecting or disconnecting the cords.

2. When connecting the cords, always insert the pin plugs securely into the connecting jacks.

• Insufficient insertion may result in no-sound or no- picture

problems or generation of noise.

Connection of video components

TV monitor

(Refer to "Connection of TV monitor" on page 9)

S-VIDEO Jacks:

In the S-Video (Y/C separated) signal transnnission system, the regular video signal (composite signal) is separated into a signal identifying the brightness (Y: luminance) and a signal identifying the color (C: chroma) to be transmitted.

Use of these jacks provides improved picture quality. When the S-VIDEO jacks are to be used, please read carefully the caution on page 27.

VIDEO OUT

System connections

Speaker connections

10 mm

Remove insulation

from lead tip.

return the lever.

Speaker lead connection

Twist wire tightly and solder.

The wire is now locked.

WARNING!

Particular attention must be given to making good electrical contact at the amplifier-output and speaker terminals. Poor or loose connections can cause sparking or burning at the terminals because of the very high power that the amplifier can deliver. Follow these steps carefully.

■ Connecting the front speakers

Connect speakers rated at 4 ohm or more to the SPEAK ERS terminals.

1, Connect the left speaker to the L speaker terminals on

the rear of the receiver and the right speaker to the R terminals,

2. Connect each cable as shown in the illustration, taking care that the wires do not make contact with other terminals.

Notes:

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1. Take care so as not to short the positive (+) and negative (—) speaker cords. If the left and right speakers, or positive and negative cables,

are connected the wrong way, the reproduced sound may be unclear, with ambiguous location of the musical instruments etc. To avoid this, pay attention to the left and right and positive and negative indications when connecting the speak ers.

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When using the speaker A or speaker B separately

Speaker impedance

4a, ea sa, lea 8a OR MORE

When using the speakers A and B simultaneously

Speaker impedance Selector position

sa, 1 ea

A or B: LESS THAN 8a

A and B: 8a OR MORE

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

Selector position

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AorB^LESS THAN 80 80 AondB‘80 OR MORE OR MORE

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■ Setting the speaker IMPEDANCE SELEC TOR

When connecting the speakers to the speaker terminais, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch according to the table on the left.

• When the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch is set to,

"80 OR MORE", it is impossible to use the A and B speakers at the same time. Therefore, when using the speakers A and B simulta neously, be sure to set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch to the "A and B: 80 OR MORE" position.

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1. During speaker system connection and operation of the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR, set the POVv/ER key to OFF.

2. Check that the connected lead wires of the speaker systems do not contact with other jacks or terminals.

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Except for some areas

MONITOR OUT jack

■ SURROUND SPEAKER terminals

Connect speakers having' an impedance of between 8 ohms and 1 6 ohms, and place them to the left and right behind the listening position.

■ Connection of the REAR PRE OUT jacks

The Surround sound can be enjoyed sufficiently with the built-in amplifier. However when more power is required

for Surround sound, use these jacks for an amplifier to

drive the Surround Speakers. Connect these jacks to the AUX jacks, etc. of the amplifier

for Surround Speakers, using the audio connection cord.

■ Connection of CENTER PRE OUT jack

Use this jack when the Dolby Pro-Logic Surround function is used. Connect to an AUX jack, etc. of your amplifier using an audio connection cord,

■ Connection of TV monitor

Connect the MONITOR OUT jack on the rear panel of this unit to the video input Jack of your monitor TV using a

video cord with RCA pin jacks. When a TV monitor equipped with an S-VIDEO jack is used, connect the S-VIDEO jack of this unit to the S-VIDEO jack of the TV monitor using a special S-Video connection cord.

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A TV monitor can be connected to this unit via both the S-VIDEO jack and the VIDEO jack. With some TV monitors, when the S-VlDEO jack is used, the input signal to the TV monitor is automatically switched to the S-Video input. Since on-screen display is not possible if this occurs, disconnect the S-VIDEO jack and only use the VIDEO input (composite input) when the on-screen display is required, When the signal is input via one of the unit's VIDEO input jacks, no signal is output from the MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO jack.

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■ AC outlets

The AC outlets on the rear panel may be used to supply power to other components in the system, such as turntables, tape decks, etc. Never connect equipment whose power consumption exceeds the maximum value shown at each outlet. SWITCHED outlets: These outlets supply power only when the unit is turned

on. The maximum total capacity is 200 watts.

■ Connection of VCRs

• S-VlDEO jacks are also available for connection of VIDEO 2 inputs/outputs and VIDEO 4 inputs.

System connections

Antenna connections

Vary the direction of the loop antenna.

AM loop antenna

Keep the speaker leads and AC cord away from the AM loop antenna,

FM indoor antenna FWI outdoor antenna

AM loop antenna holder

AM antennas

AM loop antenna

Attach the AM loop antenna to the supplied loop antenna stand and place it on a shelf, etc., or install it on the rack or wall with screws. Rotate the AM loop antenna to the right or left for best reception.

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Do not place the AM loop antenna directly on the unit. As this unit employs computing devices, placing the AM loop antenna on the unit may result in noise generation. Place the AM loop antenna away from the unit.

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AM outdoor antenna

In steel buildings or at a great distance form the transmit ter, it may be necessary to install an outside long wire antenna, The end of this wire should be stripped of insulation and connected to the AM terminal. At this time, keep the loop antenna connected.

return the lever.

FM antennas

FM indoor antenna

Connect the T-shaped indoor antenna (supplied) to the 75 ohm FM ANTENNA terminal with the 75 ohm/300 ohm antenna adaptor as shown in the Antenna connections diagram. Spread the two arms that form the top of the 'T'' horizontally and hold them against convenient wall sur faces. Try several locations for best results with your favorite, stations. Tape the antenna in place where the best compromise is found between listening results and ap pearance.

Connection of the 75 ohm/300 ohm antenna adaptor

Indoor antenna feeder

Loosen the screws with a screwdriver. Insert the antenna feeder un der the screw heads and tighten the screws firmly.

• To minimize auto-ignition noise, locate the antenna as far from heavy traffic as possible.

• Keep the feeder or coaxial calbe as short as possible.

Do not bundle or roll up excess cable,

• The antenna should be at least two meters (6,6 feet) from reinforced concrete walls or metal structures.

FM oiitrinor antenna settina

FM outdoor antenna

Be sure to use an outdoor FM antenna to receive good sound quaiity FM broadcasts with a mininnum of noise. When connecting an outdoor antenna to the antenna terminals of this unit, use a 75 ohm/300 ohm antenna

adaptor connected to the coaxial cable as illustrated. The 75 ohm/300 ohm antenna adaptor is supplied with this unit. Be sure to connect the coaxial cable to the adaptor

as instructed below. '

Note:

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An FM outdoor antenna can be connected to the receiver with

either a 75 ohm coaxial cable or a 300 ohm ribbon feeder. For proper connection, carefully read the instruction manual pro vided with outdoor antenna.

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■ 75 ohm coaxial cable connection (Follow the order of numbers.)

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Arrange the coaxial cable as illus trated.

Outer shield (Braid)

RG-6 (5C-2V) or RG-59 (3C-2V)

Connect the processed coaxial ca ble to 75 ohm/300 ohm antenna

adaptor as shown below.

Insert the inner conductor into the slot on the clip.

Wire mesh

Outer shield

Inner conductor

Open the 75 ohm/300 ohm an

tenna adaptor cover.

Press the claws in the direction of the arrows with the fingers to re lease the lock and pull out the cover.

Claw

Secure the holders A and B, Close the cover.

from the clip.

Holder B

Holder A

\V/ / R®eiove the

U// / red wire

Channel

Space Frq,

FM: 100 kHz

AM: 10 kHz

FM: 50 kHz

AM: 9 kHz

DE-EMPHASIS

Area

U.S.A. Canada and South Ameri can countries

Other countries

FM DE.EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE table

75ms

50ms

DEEMPHASIS

lOkHz

9kHz

CHANNEL

lOOkHz

50kHz

SPACE

7 5 /AS

50 /AS

■ FM DE^EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE

switch (Except for some areas.)

The FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE switch on the

rear panel is set to the correct setting that prevails in the

area to which the unit is shipped. Fjowever, if the FM

DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE setting is not matched

to the area where the unit is to be used (for instance, if you

move from area 1 to area 2 or vice versa), desired reception of AM/FM broadcasts cannot be expected. In

this case, change the FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL

SPACE setting in accordance with the area corresponding to the table on the left, The FM DE-EMPHASIS setting is switched over at the same time.

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When changing the setting of the FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE switch, first disconnect the power cord, then reset the channel space switch, connect the power cord again, and turn the power on.

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System control operation

Connection

Using the system control cords provided with KENWOOD system component models, make connections as shown below.

Turntable

Except for some areas,

* For a cassette deck to

be subject to system control operation, it must be connected to

the TAPE 1 jacks.

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■ Connection of the audio cords and sys tem control cord

Make sure that the audio cords are connected correctly

right and left as in the figure.

If the system control cord and audio cords are not

connected properly, the automatic system governing re

mote control and system functions will not operate. (For connections of the audio cords, refer to the "System connections" diagram.)

By connecting this unit to KENWOOD cassette deck, CD player, and turntable models equipped with system con trol jacks, the following integrated operation features become available.

Operation

1, Automatic play operation

When starting play with the turntable, cassette deck, or CD player connected to the receiver, press the desired input selector keys on the receiver. The turntable, cassette deck, or CD player will automatically enter play mode. In the same way, pressing the Play key of the turntable, cassette deck, or CD player will automatically switch the input selector on the receiver to the component on which the Play key is pressed,

2, Synchro recording

To record the sound from the CD player or turntable onto a tape with the cassette deck, press the CD or PHONO of the input selector keys and load a CD or record. Set the cassette deck to rec pause mode, then press the PLAY (START) key of the CD player or turntable. The cassette deck will start recording auto matically. synchronized with the CD player or turntable starting play.

3, Remote control

The remote control unit provided with this unit, to which a KENWOOD system turntable, cassette deck, or CD player is connected, is equipped with related control keys. The related components can be con trolled using these keys.

Mote: ----------------------------------------------------

During recording with a cassette deck, the input selector on the receiver is fixed at the source from which the recording is made, bv the .sv.stem control circuit. At thi.s time, nre.ssina anv of the

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Controls and indicators

Display section

THROUGH DUB. indicator

VIDEO MONITOR out indicator.

SP, [S [B] indicator

EQ, ON/DEFEAT indicator

EQ, REC indicator

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TAPE 2 indicator

AUDIO INJECTION indicator

— AUTO indicator

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TUNED indicator

MEMORY indicator

STEREO indicator

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KHz

MHz

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Graphic equalizer —

Spectrum analyzer. (Peak hold) display

^ Input

Preset channel Station name Frequency REAR level CENTER level AUDIO INJECTION ON/OFF THROUGH DUBBING mode SURROUND mode CENTER mode Graphic equalizer information SYSTEM MEMORY SPEAKER A/B. ON/OFF

V. DELAY TIME etc. J

Preset function indicator

REAR volume level

CENTER volume level -

indicator

display

Controls and indicators

REMOTE SENSOR

Point the supplied remote control unit towards this sensor and operate.

SPEAKERS A and B keys —

Selects the speaker system to be used for listening.

The speaker system being used is shown on the display.

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POWER key

Switches the power ON/STANDBY.

Power stand-by indicator

This indicator lights if the power cord is plugged into the AC outlet. It is lit to show that the POWER key on the front

panel or the POWER key on the remote control unit can

be activated,

- EQUALIZER key

Press this key to ON and the frequency characteris tics of the sound will be modified by the graphic equalizer.

In the DEFEAT position, the frequency characteris tics remain unchanged.

Display section

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PHONES jack

This jack accepts the standard stereo headphone plug. When you wish to listen through headphones alone, set the SPEAKERS keys (A and B) both to the OFF position.

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EQUALIZER LEVEL control keys

Adjust these keys up and down to equalize the sound level of the indicated frequencies with in a range of ±1 2 dB.

EQUALIZER FREQUENCY keys

These keys are used to select the equalizing frequency among 60 FIz, 1 50 Hz, 400 Hz, 1 kHz, 2.4 kHz, 6 kHz, and

1 5 kHz.

Equalizer preset MEMO, key

This key is used to store an equalizer pattern the PGM PRESET memory.

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EQUALIZER PRESETS (A - E) keys

Use these keys to store equalizer patterns in memory

or to recall them.

Equalizer preset mode key (PGM/SET)

Each time this key is pressed, the recall mode of the equalizer preset patterns alternates between PGM (user programmed patterns) and SET (factory preset patterns.)

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