Akai AM-M459 User manual

AKAI
STEREO
INTEGRATED
AMPLIFIER
AM-M40s
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
(5)
Note
This
operator’s
manual
is
also
applicable
to
the
optional
Turn-
table
AP-M459.
Refer
to
page
5,
10,
12,
15
and
16
for
operation
details
of
the
turntable.
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Table of contents and
This is your Akai Stereo Integrated
Amplifier
The Akai high quality stereo integrated amplifier incorporates a
DC construction power amplifier, a Direct operation button for
improved sound quality and can be conveniently controlled
with the provided remote control unit. For optimum perform-
ance and enjoyment of the Akai integrated amplifier, please
read this operator’s manual thoroughly.
Table of contents
Table of contents and precautions
Connections
Before using the turntable
Expanding your Hi-Fi system
Controls (Remote control unit)
Controls (Amplifier)
Controls (Turntable)
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Record playback
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Operation details (Turntable)
Troubleshooting
Turntable
Amplifier
Specifications
The speaker system
precautions
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.
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Power requirements
Power requirements for electrical equipment differ from
area to area. Please ensure that your machine meets the
power requirements in your area.
If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
220 V, 50 Hz for Europe except UK
240 V, 50 Hz for UK and Australia
110/120/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz convertible for other
countries.
Voltage conversion
(Not on all models)
Models for Canada, USA, Europe, UK and Australia are
not equipped with this facility. Each machine is preset at
the factory according to its destination, but some ma-
chines can be set to 110 V, 120 V, 220 V or 240 V as re-
quired.
If your unit’s voltage can be converted:
Before connecting the power cord, turn the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR located on the rear panel with a screwdriver
until the correct voltage is indicated.
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
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This equipment conforms to No. 82/499/EEC standard.
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Lithium battery
This product uses a lithium battery for memory back-up.
The {lithium battery should only be replaced by qualified
service personnel.
improper handling may cause risk of explosion.
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What you should know to protect yourself
@ Never touch the plug with wet hands.
@ Always pull out by the plug and never the cord.
@ Only let a qualified professional repair or reassemble the
amplifier. An unauthorized person might touch the internal
parts and receive a serious electric shock.
@ Never allow a child to put anything, especially metal, into the
amplifier. :
Protect the amplifier too
@ Use only a household AC power source. Never use a DC
power source.
@ |f water is spilled on the amplifier, disconnect it and call your
dealer.
@ Make sure thatthe amplifier is well ventilated and away from
direct sunlight.
@ To avoid damage to the internal circuits and the external
surface, keep away from heat (stoves, etc.).
@ Avoid using spray type insecticide near the amplifier. It can
damage the finish and might ignite suddenly.
®@ To avoid damaging the finish, never use paint thinner or
other similar chemicals to clean the amplifier.
@ Place the amplifier on a flat and solid surface.
@ Ifyou don’t plan to use the amplifier for along period of time,
disconnect the power cord.

Connections
Before beginning
Turn off all the components before connecting.
Connect the power cord last.
Make sure that you connect the white PIN-plug to the left
(white) jack and the red PIN-plug to the right (red) jack.
Connect everything securely. Loose connections can lead
to malfunction.
To prevent damage to the cords, connect and disconnect by
holding the plug, not the cord.
Make sure that the power cords and the connection cords do
not get tangled with each other. This can jead to distortion.
Do not connect any other component except the AP-M459
to the POWER SUPPLY jack.
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Speaker system

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Tuner
CD player
LINE OUT
Cassette deck
Left channet
Speaker system
Speaker connections
On the speaker system
@ Use speakers with 8 to 16 ohms impedance only. Refer to
the marking on the amplifier’s rear panel.
@ Besure to connect the @ terminals of the speaker system to
the ® SPEAKERS terminals of the amplifier and © terminals
to the © SPEAKERS terminals of the amplifier.
®@ Connect the left speaker to the L SPEAKERS terminals of
the amplifier and the right speaker to the R-SPEAKERS
terminals of the amplifier.
To prevent fire or damage, only connect speakers of 8 to
16 OHM impedance to this unit.
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How to connect
Strip off approximately 1 cm length of the vinyl covering
from the end of the speaker cords and twist the cord firmly.
While depressing the tab of the speaker terminal to its
open position, fully insert the speaker wire into the open
terminal.
Release the tab to connect the wire. Pull the wire gently to
make sure that it is securely connected.
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After all connections have been made
Connect the power cords to an optional audio timer or directly to
your household AC outlets.
Important
The illustrated power plugs and cords are intended for —
general reference. The power plug and cord used in your
country may differ from the illustration. (Example U.K.,
Australia, U.S.A., Europe etc.) 95-En

Before using the turntable
How to assemble the turntable
Before beginning
@ Remove alli packing materials except the stylus cover at-
tached to the tone arm and open the dust cover. After as-
sembling the turntable, remove the stylus cover.
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Placement
Place the turntable on top of the other Akai components.
About the power switch
This turntable is not equipped with a primary power
switch. The power switch is incorporated in the tone arm
of the turntable. The power to the turntable is cut when
the tone arm returns to the tone arm rest. Note however
that the power is not completely turned off in this case. if
you wish to completely turn the power off, disconnect the
power cord from the POWER SUPPLY jack of the amplifi-
er.
@ The drive belt is fitted around the inside of the metal platter.
Please handle carefully while assembling the turntable.
Assembling the turntable
1 Holding the metal platter by the holes near the center,
place it over the turntable so that the small center spindle
hole drops over the spindle. Rotate the platter until one of
the platter’s outer openings is over the pulley. (Refer to the
illustration.)
2 Gently stretch the drive belt by pulling the ribbon which is
wrapped around the platter and extend it around the pul-
ley. After the drive belt is wrapped around the pulley, re-
move the ribbon. Rotate the metal platter 3 or 4 times slow-
-ly, in order to make sure the drive belt has been fitted cor-
rectly.
3 Place the rubber mat on the metal platter.
Make sure that the rubber mat’s record size sensing slots
match the metal platter’s record sensing cams.
Note:
For convenience, keep the 45 rpm adaptor in the adaptor hol-
der when not using it.
Regarding the turntable
@ Never touch the power plug with wet hands.
@ Always pull out the power cord by the plug, never the cord.
@ Only let a qualified professional repair or reassemble the
turntable. An unauthorized person might touch the internal
parts and receive a serious electric shock.
@ Never allow achild to put anything, especially metal, into the
turntable.
@ {f water is spilled on the turntable, disconnect it and call your
dealer.
@ Make sure thatthe turntable is well ventilated and away from
direct sunlight.
@ To avoid damage to the internal circuits and the external
surface, keep it away from heat (stoves, etc.).
@ Avoid using spray type insecticide near the turntable. It can
damage the finish and might ignite suddenly.
@ To avoid damaging the finish, never use paint thinner or
other similar chemicals to clean the turntable.
@ Place the turntable on a flat and solid surface.
@ [Ifyou don't plan to use the turntable for a long period of time,
disconnect the power cord.
@ To protect the insulators, always lift the turntable when you
move it. Before moving the turntable, disconnect all the con-
necting cables.
@ When transporting the turntable over a long distance, place
it in its original box wrapped in its protective wrappers.
This equipment conforms to No. 82/499/EEC standard.
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Expanding your Hi-Fi system
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This amplifier is equipped with PROCESSOR IN and OUT jacks About the short pins
as well as DAT/VCR IN and OUT jacks. These jacks are used to © The short pins connect the pre-amp and
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connect an optional graphic equalizer or surround processor tions of a integrated arpiher Only his re rele pins
and a DAT (Digital Audio Tape) deck, cassette deck or hi-fi P : : :
video cassette recorder. When connecting an additional CD pao CORNERING 34: Grabhicsenualizet- Oe Sunoune prongs
player etc., the DAT/VCR OUT jacks can be.used. @ Do not loose these pins
4 goede @ Whenreplacing these pins, insert them inthe PROCESSOR
Before beginning IN and OUT jacks as illustrated.
@ Turn off all the components.
@ Connect the power cord last.
@ Use audio connection cords for all connections. Remove
Short pins
DAT/VCR OUT DAT/VCR IN
PROCESSOR IN
CD player
PROCESSOR OUT
¢—LLINE OUT
Graphic equalizer or
surround processor
LINE OUT
DAT deck/Cassette deck/Video
cassette recorder (Hi-Fi type)
Cassette deck

Controls (Remote control unit)
This remote control unit can be used for basic operation of the
following components:
Amplifier AM-M459
Tuner AT-M459/L
CD player CD-M459
Transmitting window
Tuner control section
TUNER 1/9 to 8/16 Buttons: For tuning
in a memorized station of the tuner.
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
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Amplifier control section
VOLUME MUTE Button: Attenuates the
playback volume.
VOLUME DOWN Button: Decreases the
volume.
VOLUME UP Button: Increases the
volume.
INPUT SELECTOR Buttons (TAPE,
DAT/VCR, TUNER, CD): To select an in-
put source for playback or recording.
CD player control section
REPEAT Button: For repeat playback.
MEMORY Button: To memorize tracks
for programmed playback.
CLEAR Button: To cancel the memo-
rized program for programmed play-
back.
p/t Button: To start and stop play-
back temporarily.
@ Button: To stop playback.
PROGRAM |¢4 and >>/Buttons: For
skip operation during playback.
Search <¢qand >> Buttons: Forsearch
operation during playback.

Operation
How
to
load
the
batteries
Point
the
remote
control
unit
at
the
REMOTE
SENSOR
win-
dows,
and
press
the
desired
operation
button.
{f
the
remote
control
unit
will
only
operate
from
a
short
distance
or
anarrow
angle,
this
indicates
that
the
battery
voltage
is
low.
Replace
both
batteries
with
new
ones.
When
replacing
the
batteries,
clean
the
terminals
of
the
remote
control
and
the
batteries
with
a
dry
cloth.
1
Slide
the
battery
compartment
cover
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow,
and
remove
it.
Load the batteries according to the polarity guides on the
remote control unit.
3 Replace the battery compartment cover.
Cautionary notes
On the remote control unit
@ Avoid dropping the remote control unit or getting it wet.
® Avoid exposing the remote control unit to direct sunlight or
strong light as this may cause malfunction.
@ Do not use rechargeable batteries.
©
Ifyou
don’t
planto
use
the
remote
control
unit
for
along
peri-
od
of
time,
take
out
all
the
batteries.
On the dry batteries
@
Insert
the
batteries
matching
their
polarity
guides
with
the
markings
in
the
remote
control
battery
compartment.
@
When
you
donotplan
touse
the
remote
control
unitfor
along
period
of
time,
remove
the
batteries.
@
Read
the
cautions
printed
on
the
batteries
before
inserting
them.
;
@ Whenreplacing the batteries, replace both at the same time.
Do not mix an old battery with a new one.
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Controls (ampiitier
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@ POWER Button
To turn the power on and off.
@ MUTING Indicator
Lights when the remote control’s
MUTE button is turned on. The vo-
lume is attenuated by —20 dB from the
set volume level.
© REMOTE SENSOR Window
The signals from the remote control
are received by this window.
Keep this window clean.
© VOLUME Control and Indicator (Mo-
tor driven for remote control opera-
tion)
To adjust the volume level.
© Input Source Indicators (TUNER,
PHONO, CD, TAPE, DAT/VCR)
Tells you the amplifier is turned on
and which playback source is select-
ed.
@ SOURCE DIRECT Button and Indi-
cator
When engaged, the input signal by-
passes the BASS, TREBLE and BAL-
ANCE control for optimum sound
quality playback.
The indicator lights when the
SOURCE DIRECT button is turned
on.
@ Input Select Buttons (TAPE, DAT/
VCR, TUNER, PHONO, CD)
To select a playback or recording
source you wish to listen to.
© BALANCE Control (LEFT/RIGHT)
To adjust the left and right channel
volume balance.
© TREBLE Tone Control
To adjust the high note (treble) level.
When set to 0, the control has no ef-
fect.
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@ BASS Tone Control
To adjust the low note (bass) level.
When set to 0, the control has no ef-
fect.
@ PHONES Jack
Connect the headphone plug to this
jack for private listening.
When connecting the plug, the
speaker output will be cut automati-
cally.

Controls
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This is the Akai Auto
return turntable
This
Akai
fully
automatic
turntable
is
a
high-quality
Hi-Fi
component.
The
turn-
table
is
a
mid-sized
component,
incorpo-
rating
a
DC
servo
system
with
belt
drive
and
offers
stable
and
accurate
rotation.
Further,
it
features
a
convenient
plug-in
type
cartridge
for
precise
record
groove
tracking
for
uncompromising
playback
quality.
@ Dust Cover
@ Hinge
® Rubber Mat
O Spindle
6 Arm Lifter
@ Arm Lifter Control Lever
For up and down control of the tone
arm lifter.
@ Finger tever
© CUT/RETURN ( + ) Button
To stop playback immediately.
© Tone Arm and [T4P) Cartridge
@ Tone Arm Rest and Lock
@® Metal Platter
@® SPEED (33 m /45 .= ) Switch
@® 45 rpm Adaptor and Holder

Playback
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Before beginning @ Turn on all the components.
When the amplifier’s power is turned on, the protection cir-
@ Set the VOLUME control to MIN. cuit will be engaged, preventing sound output for a few sec-
e@ Set the MUTE button to m off. onds.
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MOTOR DRIVE VOLUME CONTROL
1 Select the playback source you wish to listen to. SOURCE DIRECT Button
This button is used to help improve sound quality by selecting
Record
playback
Press
PHONO
the
shortest
circuit
route
the
playback
signal
will
have
to
travel
Broadcast
reception
Press
TUNER
through
the
amplifier.
When
ON,
the
indicator
will
light.
Compact
disc
playback
Press
CD
Set
to
ON
.
:
The
tone
and
balance
control
circuits
are
by-
Cassette
tape
playback
Press
TAPE
passed.
la v Set to OFF m: The playback signal is routed through the
DAT cassette or video Press DAT/VCR tone and balance control circuits.
cassette playback
Set the SOURCE DIRECT button.
For better sound playback, depress the button to ON.
3 Start playback of the selected source.
4 Adjust the playback volume with the VOLUME control.

Record playback
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Before beginning
@ Turn on all the components.
@ Remove the stylus cover and release the tone arm lock be-
fore playback.
@ Use the provided 45 rpm adaptor when playing back 17 cm
records (provided the center hole is a large one).
1
Set
the
input
selector
button
of
your
amplifier
to
PHONO.
Open
the
dust
cover
and
place
the
record
you
wish
to
play
back
on
the
platter.
3
Set
the
SPEED
selector
according
to
the
record
playback
speed.
33-1/3
rpm
record......
Set
to
33
=
45
rpm
record
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Set
to
45
=
4
Set
the
arm
lifter
control
lever
to
¥
.
5
Using
the
finger
lever,
move
the
tone
arm
to
a
point
just
above
the
beginning
of
the
track
you
wish
to
play.
The
plat-
ter
will
start
to
rotate.
6
Set
the
arm
lifter
control
lever
to
¥
to
start
playback.
When
playback
is
finished,
the
tone
arm
will
return
and
the
platter
will
stop
rotating
automatically.
To stop playback
Press the © button.
Playback
will
stop
and
the
tone
arm
will
return
to
the
tone
arm
rest.
To stop playback temporarily
Set the arm lifter control lever to ¥ .
The turntable will continue to rotate.
To resume playback
Set the arm lifter control lever to ¥ .
Note:
If
you
wish
to
select
another
music
track,
set
the
arm
lifter
con-
trol
lever
to
V
,
then
move
the
tone
arm
holding
it
by
the
finger
lever.
When
the
tone
armis
above
the
desired
track,
set
the
arm
lifter
control
lever
to
¥
.
On the automatic return system
@ Do not touch the tone arm and platter or turn off the power
during playback.
@ The auto return system is set to return the tone arm ata spe-
cific point on the record. There should be no problem with re-
gular sized records, but with some record types which con-
tain music grooves past this set point, playback wiil be inter-
rupted.

Operation details (ampiter
Muting: Reducing the playback
volume instantly
The mute system can be used to instantly reduce the playback
volume without using the VOLUME control. This is convenient
when answering a sudden phone call, etc.
Press the remote control’s MUTE button. The MUTING indi-
cator will light up and the playback volume will be instantly re-
duced.
To restore the normal volume level
Press the MUTE button again. The MUTING indicator will go off.
Notes
@ During muting, the volume level is reduced by —20 dB (to
1/10) from the set volume level.
@ The mute system is cancelled when the power is turned off.
Tone adjustment during playback
1 Set the SOURCE DIRECT button to OFF.
2 Use the BASS and TREBLE tone controls as follows:
Adjusting low notes
Use the BASS tone control
To increase the level..... Turn the control toward +10
To decrease the level ... Turn the control toward —10
To defeat the control..... Set to 0
Adjusting high notes
Use the TREBLE tone control
To increase the fevel..... Turn the control toward +10
To decrease the level ... Turn the control toward —10
To defeat the control..... Set to 0
Right and Left channel volume
balance adjustment
1 Set the SOURCE DIRECT button to OFF.
2? Use the BALANCE control as follows:
To decrease the right channel volume
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To decrease the left channel volume
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Protection circuit
This amplifier includes a built-in protection circuit that is acti-
vated to protect the speakers from noise damage when the am-
- plifier’s power is turned on.
The protection circuit also functions during playback to protect
the speakers from overloads, and to protect the circuit from
damage. When speakers with less than the rated impedance
are used, the protection circuit will short-circuit the ® and ©
speaker cords.
When the protection circuit is engaged, the output signal will be
cut automatically.
———— VOLUME -—-—
MUTE DOWN up.
INPUT SELECTOR
TAPE. DAT/VCR TUNER
Listening with a pair of headphones
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. The
speaker output will be cut automatically.
2 Adjust the volume with the VOLUME control.
Attention
@
Do
not
listen
for
long
periods
of
time
at
a
high
volume
level,
as
this
may
damage
your
hearing.
@ When connecting a pair of headphones during playback,
turn down the volume first.
surround processor connected to the
amplifier
Set the SOURCE DIRECT button to OFF before beginning
playback of the source.
Using a graphic equalizer or
Note:
Output signal levels of graphic equalizers and surround pro-
cessors differ from unit to unit. Because of this, the playback
volume levels may increase or decrease suddenly if the posi-
tion of the SOURCE DIRECT button is changed during play-
back.
If you wish to change the setting of the SOURCE DIRECT but-
ton during playback, first turn down the volume with the
VOLUME control.
Should the sound be cut during playback:
@ Turn off the amplifier.
@ Check for and correct the cause.
® Turn the amplifier back on.

Recording
Before beginning
@ Turn on all the components.
@ |fusing a DAT deck for recording, set it for analog recording.
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Select a recording source with the input select buttons as
follows:
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Set
the
amplifier
to
the
normal
playback
mode.
Set
the
SOURCE
DIRECT
button
to
the
proper
position,
and
ad-
just
the
volume
with
the
VOLUME
control.
3 Prepare for recording and playback.
4
Adjust
the
recording
level
of
the
cassette
deck
and
begin
recording.
During recording
@ Donottouch the input select buttons as this willinterfere with
recording.
@ During recording, the VOLUME control, BALANCE control
and MUTE button can be used. If you wish to adjust the tone,
set the SOURCE DIRECT button to OFF before recording.
The signals being recorded will not be affected by these ad-
justments.
Notes for tape dubbing
Normally use the double cassette deck’s dubbing feature.
However, dubbing can also be performed as follows:
1 Connect a cassette deck or DAT deck for playback to the
DAT/VCR jacks, and a cassette deck or DAT deck for re-
cording to the TAPE jacks.
2 Press the DAT/VCR button of the amplifier.
3 Play back the original tape on the cassette deck connected
to the DAT/VCR jacks and record on the deck connected
to the TAPE jacks.

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Locking
the
tone
arm
to
the
tone
arm
rest
Release ap
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Arm lifter
control lever
Set to ¥
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Arm rest
Stylus replacement
The provided stylus should be changed after approximately
400 hours of record playback. Grasp the cartridge firmly with
one hand, and gently pull the stylus free from the cartridge with
the other hand. Replace the stylus with the Akai RS-33 stylus
(sold separately).
Your turntable is equipped with a standard PC-35 plug-in'TaP)
type moving magnet cartridge.
Before replacing the stylus
Turn off the power of the turntable and amplifier.
Cartridge
Remove
Be careful where you place your turntable
Keep the turntable away from the television, speaker system,
the transformer of the amplifier or any other equipment which
generates signals or vibrations that can be picked up by the sty-
lus.
Keep the records and the stylus clean
Dirty records and/or a dirty stylus will lead to distortion and
make the stylus jump. Therefore, regularly clean the records
andthe stylus with the optional accessory Cleaning Kit CK-600.
Keep your turntable clean too
Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth.
If the cabinet is dirty, clean it with a mild detergent. Never use
paint thinner, etc. to clean the cabinet, as this may damage the
finish.
1 Place the tone arm in the tone arm rest.
Set the arm lifter control lever to ¥ , then lock the tone arm
using the arm rest lock.
Before playback .
Release the lock of the tone arm.
Replacing
the{aDiplug-in
type
cartridge
Before replacing
@ Turn off the turntable and your amplifier.
@ Lock the tone arm to the tone arm rest.
@
The
(TdPlis
the
standard
mark
for
plug-in
type
cartridges.
Cartridges
with
this
mark
are
interchangeable.
This
turntable
is
equipped
with
a
high
quality
VM
type
mov-
ing
magnet
cartridge,
but
any
MM
(Moving
Magnet)
or
IM
(Induced
Magnet)
cartridge
with
the
(TaPimark
can
be
used.
Using
the
provided
screwdriver,
remove
the
small
screw
whichis
located
directly
behind
the
cartridge,
on
the
side
of
tone
arm.
2
After
removing
the
screw,
grasp
the
cartridge
and
tone
arm
firmly
and
pull
the
cartridge
forward,
away
from
the
tone
arm,
until
it
is
free.
:
install the new cartridge by reversing the above operation.
Keep the terminal pins of the cartridge clean and handle
with care.
Notes on cartridge replacement
@ It is recommended that the cartridge be replaced once a
year to maintain a high level of performance, or sooner to
upgrade your turntable.
@ Replace the cartridge with one which has an output voltage
of approximately 2.5 mV. Refer to the specification sheet of
the cartridge. This turntable cannot use an MC (Moving Coil)
type cartridge even if such a cartridge carries the[TaPisym-
bol. >
Don’t bump your turntable
This can cause the stylus to jump, leading to damage of the sty-
lus and the record.
Don’t interrupt any movement
@ During record playback.
@ When the tone arm is moving automatically.
@ When the platter is rotating.
Protect your records
Do not touch the grooves when handling the record. Dirty
grooves will produce distortion. Store records standing in a well
ventilated place, relatively free of dust.

Troubleshooting
(For
the
turntable)
No power.
Platter is not turning.
The power of the amplifier is turned off.
Turn on the power.
Power cord is not connected properly.
Check the power cord connection.
The drive belt is not fitted to the pulley.
Check the drive belt.
No sound.
The output cords are not connected properly.
Connect them securely to your amplifier’s PHONO jacks.
The input select button of the amplifier is not set to
PHONO.
Set it to PHONO.
The arm lifter control lever is not set to V.
Set the arm lifter control lever to ¥ .
Scratching noise.
Stylus jumps.
Dirty stylus or record
Clean both the stylus and record before playback.
Worn out stylus.
Replace the stylus.
Distorted sound.
The output cords are not connected properly.
Connect them securely.
Worn out stylus or record.
Replace the stylus or record.
Howling.
The turntable is too close to the speaker system.
Move it away from the speaker system.
The turntable is placed in an unstable location.
Place it on a flat and solid surface.
The playback volume is too high.
Turn down the volume control of your amplifier.
Keep the cabinet clean
@ Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth.
@
If
the
cabinet
is
very
dirty,
clean
it
with
a
mild
detergent.
@
Never
use
paint
thinner,
etc.
to
clean
the
cabinet
as
this
may
damage
the
finish.

Tr oubleshooting (For the amplifier)
No power.
No sound.
Amplifier connections are not correct.
Check the amplifier connections. :
Headphones are connected to the PHONES jack.
Disconnect the headphones plug.
VOLUME control is set to MIN.
Set the VOLUME control to the appropriate position.
Input select button is not set to the correct playback
source.
Press the button corresponding to the source you wish
listen to.
The short pins have been removed from the PROCESSOR
IN and OUT jacks.
Replace the short pins.
The VOLUME SCALE indicates a higher volume level than
can be heard.
+
The MUTE button is set to om .
Setthe button to m .
No sound after the power is turned on.
The protection circuit is engaged.
Wait a few seconds.
No sound during playback.
The protection circuit is engaged.
Stop playback as soon as possible, turn off the power, and
then check the speaker cord connections.
Connect a speaker system with an impedance of 8 ohms
or more or turn down the playback volume.
Humming noise is heard during record playback.
The turntable’s earth wire is not connected.
Connect it to the 77 terminal.
Bass or stereo sound is not reproduced fully.
@ Speaker system connections are not correct.
Check the polarity (® and ©) of the connections.
Bass and treble tone controls are not effective.
@ The SOURCE DIRECT button is set to ON.
Set it to OFF.
Recording cannot be performed.
The tape deck is not properly connected.
Check the connections.
The input select button is not set to the source you wish to
record.
Select the source you wish to record.
Connected graphic equalizer or surround processor is
not effective.
The SOURCE DIRECT button is not set to OFF.
Set the button to OFF.
Remote control operation will not function properly.
Power is turned off.
Turn the power of all components on.
Obstacles placed in front of the remote sensor window of
components.
Remove the obstacles.
Batteries are discharged.
Replace them with new ones.
Keep the cabinet clean
® Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth.
@
If
the
cabinet
is
very
dirty,
clean
it
with
a
mild
detergent.
@
Never
use
paint
thinner,
etc.
to
clean
the
cabinet
as
this
may
damage
the
finish.
Should a problem persist, write down the model and serial num-
bers and all pertinent data regarding warranty coverage as well
as a clear description of the existing trouble. Then contact your
nearest authorized Akai Service Station.

Specifications
Amplifier: AM-M459
Power output (DIN 1 kHz,
8 ohms).......... ...40 W +40 W
Music power ........ .. 190 W
Power band width .............. 5 Hz~80 kHz/0.1%
Total harmonic distortion ...0.01% (at source direct mode)
S/N (IHF-A)
PHONO (MM)..... ... 72 dB
TUNER etc. ..... ... 93 dB
Residual noise.................. 0.5 mV
Channel separation
(A KAZ) eeseceescer cece iieeti 60 dB
Damping factor
(1 kHz, 8 ohms) ...........005 35
Required speakers
IMPOdANCE ........ eee eset 8~16 ohms
Input sensitivity/Impedance
PHONO ...... ccc eeeeeeteeeees 2 mV/47 kohms
TUNER ete. ...... eee 150 mV/47 kohms
Phono max. input level
(1 MHZ) soc. ccsisseetenenaeeess 100 mV
Output level/Impedance
TAPE ..csccccssssseeeersoesseoers 150 mV/1 kohms
Frequency response
PHONO..........cccssverssessees +0.5 dB
TUNER ec. «0.0... 10 Hz~50 kHz
(—3 dB, at source direct)
Tone control
BaSS 2. sccsacket ccwecsees +8.5 dB at 100 Hz
Treble.....cceccceeereeereees +8.5 dB at 10 kHz
DC power supply
(for PHONO) ........ceeeeeeeeee 12 V (center —)
Power
requirements...........
220
V,
50
Hz
for
Europe
except
UK
240 V, 50 Hz for UK and
Australia
110 V/120 V/220 V/240 V, 50/60
Hz convertible for other countries
Dimensions...
350
(W)X136
(H)X360
(D)
mm
(13.8X5.4X14.2
inches)
A °(21 (0) | See 5.6 kg (12.3 Ibs)
Standard accessories
Wireless
remote
CONtIO]
...........::ecesseseeceesercecesseeeeseeeeeeneeee
x1
Dry
batteries
(R6,
DC
1.5
V)....
eee
esses
eetseeeseeetennes
x2
Turntable: AP-M459
Drive SySteM .......ccceeeeee Belt drive
MObOR
isd.
fees
eel
tiene
tian
ede
DC
servo
motor
Speed .....cccccceceseseeererereaes 33-1/3, 45 rpm
Wow and flutter................. 0.07% WRMS
Rumble (DIN B)..............-++ 60 dB
TONE
ALM
oo.
sccececeeceteeteeetrees
Static
balanced
type
Effective arm length........... 215mm
Stylus pressure
adjustment
range
..............
1.4~2.0g
Applicable cartridge
WOIGNK oes cseeeeeereeeeectetes 5.9g
Cartridge.........seceerseeeee
VM
type
(PC-35
[74]
plug-in
type)
Output
voltage
..............
2.5
mV
Optimal stylus
PIFESSUIE........
eee
eeereeeee
1.25g
Channel balance........... 2 dB
Channel
separation.......
20
dB
(1
kHz)
Power
requirements...........
DC
12
V
(center
—)
Dimensions..........-0+-:0
350
(W)X92
(H)X345
(D)
mm
(13.8X3.6X13.6 inches)
Weight .......... cece 2.6 kg (5.7 Ibs)
Standard accessories for the turntable
45
1PM
AMAPtOr
«0...
eeseeeescereeceeseeeeeeeeeeeteeerersneneerenseeeeeees
x1
*
For
improvement
purposes,
specifications
and
design
are
subject
to
change
without
notice.
The speaker system
Speaker placement
The playback characteristics of the speaker system(s) are
greatly influenced by the placement and the room in which the
speakers are used. For example, if the speaker system is
placed near a hard wall, the bass will sound better but the treble
might seem too strong. Play back some music without using the
tone controls and move the speaker system around to find the
best location. However, please keep the following in mind.
Place the speaker system:
® Onaflat and solid surface which does not transmit too many
vibrations.
@ in awell ventilated, not very humid place.
@ Away from direct sunlight and heat sources (stoves, etc.).
@ Away from your turntable and TV.
To prevent damage to the speaker system
© Do not raise the volume too high.
© Turnoff the amplifier when changing or connecting the play-
er system’s cartridge.
@ Lower the volume when changing radio stations and when
cueing or reviewing tapes.
@ Do not touch the speakers’ diaphragms.
How to clean the speaker system(s)
@ Clean the speaker system(s) with a soft, dry cloth.
@ If itis very dirty, use a mild detergent.
e Toprotect the diaphragms (the vibrating parts), donot spray
liquid cleaner directly on the speaker system. Always spray
it on a cloth first.
e@ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or a spray-type insecticide
near the speaker system, as this will damage the finish.