Kenwood Ke-894 User manual

GRAPHIC

EQUALIZER

KE-894

KE-2060

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

CGOO/ANADI

Introduction

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represents

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that

you

can

get

(re

Most

out

of

your

unit.

we

suggest

that

you

take

ne

time

to

read

through

this

manua!

before

you

nook

up

and

operate

your

system

This

will

acquaint

you

with

oner-

ating

features

and

system-connectior

considerations

so

that

your

listening

pléasure

will

be

enhancea

rght

trom

the

start.

You

wil!

notice

that

in

all

aspects

of

pianning,

engineering,

styling,

operating

convenience

and

adaptabiiity

we

have

sougnt

to

anticipate

your

neecs

and

desires.

Keep

this

manual

handy

for

future

reference.

For

your

records

Record

the

seriai

number,

found

on

the

bacx

of

the

unit,

in

the

spaces

designated

on

the

warranty

card,

and

in

the

space

proviaed

oeiow

Refer

to

the

model

and

serial

numbers

whenever

you

cali

upon

your

aealer

for

intormatron

or

service

on

this

proaguct

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Audio

cord

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GE

Models

Serial

Number

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Unpacking

Unpack

the

unit

carefusiy

and

make

sure

that

all

accessones

are

put

aside

so

they

wiil

not

be

lost.

Examine

the

ucit

for

any

possibiiity

of

shipping

damage

lt

your

unit

-s

camaged

or

fails

to

operate,

notify

your

deaier

immediately.

“¢

your

unit

was

shipped

to

you

directly,

notify

the

snipping

company

witnout

deiay

Only

tne

consignee

(the

perscn

or

company

receiving

the

uniti

can

file

a

claim

against

the

carrier

fo:

shipping

damage.

We

recommend

that

you

retain

the

origina!

carton

and

pack-

ng

materials

for

use

should

you

transport

or

ship

the

un.t

in

tne

future.

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Contents

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Read

the

pages

marked

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carefully

to

ensure

safe

operation.

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Introduction

ax

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ite

Sah tag

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GR:

2

Operating

instructions

9

2,

Before

applying

POWER

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eee

3

Using

the

equalizer

effect

.9

Safety

precautions

3

Equalizer

pattern

list

......

10

£8,

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

:

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4

Storing

your

own

patterns

...

12

SYSLEM

COMMECIONS

i

ax

.ce

Se

ceesss

clei

isadesccrsuncevenpenvenses

6

How

to

play

tape with

equalizer

effect......

AS)

Controls

and

indicators.

ssc.y3cecestiesteengseccsetens

ceennnnsas

ited

8

In

case

of

difficulty

.

14

'

Specifications

.......

15

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efo

re

a

pp

lyi

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g

p

owe

r

A

Caution:

Read

this

page

carefully

to

ensure

safe

operation.

For

the

U.S.A.

Mexico

and

Canada

For

Australia

and

Europe

.

|

Important! Important!

|

Units

shipped

to

the

U.S.A..Mexico

and

Canada

are

designes

;

|

Units

sipped

te

Au

2

are

ces

gnec

for

coers:

cn

o-

240

Vorts

!

for

operation

on

120

volts

AC

only.

|

1

AS

only

|

i

Units

snippec

to

Europe

ave

cesigned

fo:

opera’

-

230

.cts

AC

|

!

ony

!

=

—

i

a

=

For

the

United

Kingdom

For

other

countries

Important!

ji?

important!

|

Units

shipped

to

the

U.K

are

ces:gned

for

operation

on

240

|

1

Units

shiopedto

courtnes

otner

tan

tng

above

co

|

volts

AC

only

i:

wth

an

AC

veitage

serector

sw.tch

on

the

rear

a

:

I

'

foliow:ng

paragranh

tor

the

proper

set

!

|

ane

.

|

AC

voltage

selection

:

|

This

un"

operates

on

110

-

120

volts

cr

220

-

240

voits

A

Tne

AC

:

|

voltage

serector

switch

on

tne

rear

pane

1s

s#z

to

tne

i

Factory

fitted

moulded

mains

plug

prevar's

in

tne

ar

oS

wnich

the

unitis

shipped.

Before

the

dower

cord

<5

your

AC

ouvlet,

Take

Sure

tnat

tne

sattir

of

ths

switch

matches

vour

ine

vo

tage.

iinet

mustce

volage

in

accorcance

with

the

following

airection

1.

The

mains

plug

contains

a

fuse

Forreo'acement.

use

only

a3-Amo

|

i

ASTA-approved

(BS1362/

fuse

|

AC

voltage

selector

swicth

nN

The

fuse

cover

must

be

refitted

wher

remacing

ine

‘use

im

the

moulded

piug

\

|

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not

cut

off

tne

mains

plug

trom

this

equipmect.

!f

the

Divg

frted

\

.

IS

NOT

Sultabie

for

the

power

points

-nycurnome,

or

the

cabe

$

too

|

i

!

short

to

reach

a

power

point,

tnen

cbtain

a>

agpropriate

satery

:

|

approved

extension

iead

or

aaapio”,

or

consuit

your

dealer

F

5,

7

ar

=

sree

j

If

nonetheless

tne

mains

plug

1s

cut

off,

remove

the

tuse

and

|

eee

\

Tree

|

2

w

dispose

cf

the

plug

:mmediately,

to

avoid

a

possible

smock

nazard

t

by

inadvertent

connection

to

the

mains

Supply

‘

1

Move

switch

lever

to

match

your

line

voltage

with

j

1

a

small

screwdriver

or

other

pointed

tool.

Note

i

Cur

warrarty

aoes

not

cover

damage

caused

by

excessive

tne

voltage

due

to

:~oroper

setting

of

the

AC

voltage

selectar

switch

Safety

precautions

WARNING

:

TO

PREVENT

FIRE

OR

ELECTRIC

SHOCK,

DO

NOT

EXPOSE

THIS

APPLIANCE

TO

RAIN

OR

MOISTURE.

CAUTION

i

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CAUTION:

“OD

REDUCE

THE

R

SK

C=

ELECTRIC

SHOCK.

DO

NOT

REMOVE

RISK

OF

ELECTRIC

SHOCK

COVER

iOR

BACK).

NO

U

RVICEABLE

PARTS

INSIDE,

RESER

SER-

00

NOT

OPEN

ViCING

TO

QUAL.FIED

SERVICE

PERSONNEL

THE

-IGHTNING

FLASH

WITH

ARROW-EAD

SYMBOL,

WITHIN

AN

EQUILATERAL

TRIANGLE,

IS

INTENDED

TO

A_ERT

THE

USER

~O

THE

FRESENCE

OF

UNINSULATED

“CANGERSUS

VOL-

TAGE”

WITKIN

THE

PRODUCT'S

ENCLOSURE

THAT

MAY

SE

OF

SUFFICIENT

MAGNITUDE

|

TO

CONST

A

RISK

OF

ELECTRIC

SHOCK

~O

PERSONS

I

i

THE

EXCLAMATION

PGINT

WITHIN

AN

EQUILATERAL

TRIANGLE

.S

INTENDED

TO

ALERT

THE

|

USER

TG

THE

PRESENCE

OF

IMPORTANT

CPERATING

AND

MAINTENANCE

(SERVICING?

IN-

STRUCTIONS

IN

THE

LITERATURE

ACCOMPANYING

THE

APPLIANCE

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

fof

the

safaty

anc

operat

nStructions

ng

ins

applanc

1ere

tO

al.

warnings

cn

i@

Instrusuen

manual.

Follow

ali

t

ang

operating

instructions.

These

safety

and

ting

instructicns

should

be

retained

for

future

ce

and

in

1.

Power

sources

-

The

anpliance

snouid

be

connectec

to

apower

suppiy

ony

of

the

tyne

descriped

in

the

instruction

nua.

or

as

marked

or

the

appliance.

If

you

are

not

sure

home,

consult

your

appliances

1

SOUrCes,

type

ci

power

supply

fo

yo

aler

or

.ocal

power

company.

tc

operate

from

battery

nowe’,

or

oth

instructicn

manual.

inten

refer

to

the

2.

Power-cord

protection

~

°ower-supply

cords

should

pe

rqulec

so

that

they

are

not

ikely

to

be

walked

on

or

pinched

by

items

placed

upon

or

against

them,

paying

particular

attention

to

cords

at

plugs,

convenience

receptacles,

and

the

point

where

they

exit

from

the

appliance

Never

pull

or

stretch

the

core,

3.

reversing

the

plug.

if

the

piug

should

still

fail

to

fit,

contact

your

electrician

to

replace

your

obsolete

outlet

Do

not

defeat

the

safety

purpose

of

the

polanzed

plug

4.

Ventilation

-

Slots

and

openings

in

the

cabinet

are

provides

for

ventiation

ana

to

ensure

relianle

operation

of

the

appliance

and

to

proiect

it

from

overheaiing,

and

these

operings

must

not

be

blockec

o;

covered

The

applance

should

be

situated

so

that

its

iocation

or

positon

does

not

interfere

with

its

proper

ventuaticn.

To

maintain

good

vertitation,

do

not

pLi

records

or

a

table-

c:01n

Ch

7

Piace

tne

appliance

atleast

79

cm

away

79

Do

not

use

the

appliance

on

a

bed,

sofa,

rug

or

similar

surface

that

may

block

tne

vemtiation

openings

This

appliance

shouid

not

be

place

ina

builtun

installation

such

as

a

bookcase

or

rack

unless

sroper

vertiiauon

is

provided

or

the

manufaciurer’s

instructions

have

been

adherec

to.

5.

Water

and

moisture

-

The

appliance

should

noi

be

used

near

water

-

for

examole,

near

a

bathtub,

wasnbow!,

kitchen

sink,

laundry

tub,

in

a

wet

basement,

or

near

a

swimming

pocl,

etc

-’.

Caution:

Read

this

page

carefully

to

ensure

safe

operation.

6.

Temperature

-

The

appliance

may

not

tu

properly

:f

used

at

extremely

iow.

oO:

Treez

temperatures.

The

ideal

ambient

temperature

1s

apove

+5°C

(41°F)

7.

Heat

-

The

appliance

should

be

situated

awa

neat

sources

such

as

raqiaicers,

heatregisters,

St

:

or

other

appriances

Winctuding

amplifiers)

that

produce

heat

8.

Electric

shock

—

Care

shouid

be

taken

so

thai

objects

do

not

fall

and

liquid

is

not

spilled

into

the

enclosure

through

openings.

If

a

metal

objects,

such

aS

a

hair

ora

needle,

comes

into

contact

with

the

inside

of

this

appliance,

a

dangerous

electric

shock

may

Fesuit

For

families

with

children,

never

permit

children

to

put

anything,

especially

metai,

inside

this

appliance

9.

Enclosure

remova!

—

Never

remove

the

enclosure

If

the

internal

oarts

are

touched

accidentally,

asenous

electric

shock

might

occur

10.Magnetic

fields

-

Keep

the

appliance

away

from

sources

of

magnetic

fields

such

as

TV

sets,

speaker

systems,

radios,

motorized

toys

or

magnetized

objects.

11.Cleaning

-

Unplug

this

appliance

from

the

wail

outlet

before

cleaning.

Do

not

use

volatile

soivents

such

as

alcohol,

paint

thinner,

gasoline,

of

benzine,

etc.

to

clean

the

cabinet.

Use

a

clean

dry

cloth

12.

Accessories

-

Do

not

place

this

appliance

on

an

unstable

cart,

stand,

tripod,

bracket,

or

table.

The

appliance

may

fall,

causing

serious

injury

to

a

child

or

adult,

and

serious

damage

to

the

appliance.

Use

only

with

a

cart,

stand,

tripod,

bracket,

or

table

recommended

by

the

manufacturer,

or

sold

with

the

appliance.

Any

mounting

of

the

appliance

should

follow

the

manufacturer's

instructions,

and

should

use

a

mounting

accessory

recommended

by

the

manufacturer.

An

appiiance

and

cart

combination

should

be

moved

with

care.

Quick

stops,

excessive

force.

and

uneven

surfaces

may

cause

the

appliance

and

cart

combination

to

overturn

A

Caution

:

Read

this

page

carefully

to

ensure

safe

operation.

43.

14.

15.

16.

17.

Lightning

—

For

added

protection

for

this

appliance

during

a

lightning

storm,

or

when

itis

left

unattended

and

unused

for

long

periods

of

time,

unplug

it

from

the

wall

outlet

and

disconnect

the

antenna

or

cabie

system.

This

will

prevent

damage

to

the

appliance

due

to

lightning

and

power-line

surges

Abnormai

smell

-

|f

an

abnormal

smell

or

smoke

Is

detected,

immediately

turn

the

power

OFF

and

unplug

the

appliance

from

the

wall

outlet.

Contact

your

dealer

or

nearest

service

center.

POWER

OFF!

Damage

requiring

service

—

The

appliance

should

be

serviced

by

qualified

service

personnel

when:

A.

The

power-supply

cord

or

the

plug

has

been

damaged

B.

Objects

have

fallen,

or

liquid

has

been

spilled

into

the

appiance

C.

The

appliance

has

been

exposed

to

rain

or

water.

D.

The

appliance

does

not

appear

to

operate

normaily

by

following

the

instruction

manual.

Adjust

only

those

controis

that

are

covered

by

the

instruction

manual

as an

improper

adjustment

of

other

controls

may

result

in

damage

and

wiii

often

require

extensive

work

by

a

qualified

technician

to

restore

tne

appliance

to

its

normal

operation.

E.

The

appliance

has

been

dropped,

or

the

enciosure

damaged.

F.

Theappliance

exhibits

amarked

change

in

performance.

Servicing

~—

The

user

should

not

attempt

to

service

the

appliance

beyond

that

described

in

the

instruction

manual.

All

other

servicing

should

be

referred

to

qualified

service

personnel.

Outdoor

antenna

grounding

—

|f

an

outside

antenna

iS

Connected

to

the

appliance,

be

sure

the

antenna

system

is

grounded

so

as

to

provide

some

protection

against

voitage

surges

and

built

up

static

charges.

Article

810

of

the

National

Electrical

Code

ANSI/

NFPA

70,

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

conductors,

location

of

antenna

discharge

unit,

connection

to

grounding

electrodes,

and

requirements

for

the

grounding

electrode.

See

Figure.

EXAMPLE

OF

ANTENNA

GROUNDING

AS

PER

NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL

CODE

=

2g

ANTENNA

LEAO

IN

WIRE

oa

GROUND

-

CLAMPS

be

wa

:

SS

»

ANTENNA

:

=

7

DISCHARGE

UNIT

iteraic

s

(NEC

SECTION

810-20)

SERVICE

~

<.__EQUIPMENT

ae

TTS

GROUNDING

CONDUCTORS

-

(NEC

SECTION

B10-21)

-

GROUND

CLAMP

vo

——~

POWER

SERVICE

GROUNDING

ELECTRODE

SYSTEM

(NEC

ART

250,

PART

Hb

NEC

~

NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL

CODE

18.Power

lines

—

An

outside

antenna

system

should

not

be

located

in

the

vicinity

of

overhead

power

lines

cr

other

electric

light

or

power

circuits,

or

where

it

car

fall

into

such

power

lines

or

circuits.

When

installing

an

outside

antenna

system,

extreme

care

should

be

taken

to

keep

froma

touching

such

power

lines

or

circuits

as

contact

with

them

might

be

fatai

19.AC

outlets

-

Do

not

connect

other

audio

equipment

20

21

with

a

power

consumption

larger

than

that

specified

to

the

AC

outlet

on

the

rear

panel.

Never

connect

other

electrical

appliances.

such

as

an

iron

or

tcaster,

to

it

to

prevent

fire

or

electric

shock

.

Overloading

—

Do

not

overload

wall

outlets,

extension

cords,

or

integrai

convenience

receptacles

as

this

can

result

in

a

risk

of

fire

or

electric

shock.

.

Attachment

-

Do

not

use

attachments

not

recommended

by

the

appliance

manufacturer

as

they

may

cause

hazards

22.

Replacement

parts—When

replacement

parts

are

required,

23.

be

sure

the

service

technician

has

used

replacement

parts

specified

by

the

manufacturer

or

have

the

same

characteristics

as

the

original

parts.

Unauthorized

substitutions

may

result

in

fire,

electric

shock,

or

other

hazards.

Safety

check

—-

Upon

completion

of

any

service

or

repairs

to

this

appliance,

ask

the

service

technician

to

perform

safety

checks

to

determine

that

the

appliance

is

in

proper

operating

condition.

Notes:

1

2

3

Item

3

is

not

required

except

for

grounded

or

polarized

equipment.

Item

17

and

18

are

not

required

except

fer

units

provided

with

antenna

terminals.

tem

17

complies

with

UL

in

the

U.S.A.

KE-894

/20601En)

5

System

connections

SD

Make

connections

as

shown

below.

When

connecting

the

components,

refer

also

to

the

instruction

manuals

of

the

Do

not

plug

in

the

power

lead

until

all

connections

are

completed.

@

Connecting

to

amplifier

or

receiver

Amplifier

or

receiver

with

the

TAPE

MONITOR

switch

Cennect

to

the

TAPE

jacks

iTAPE

MON!TOR

Set

tne

TAPE

MONITOS

switch

to

the

mon-toring

position.}

Amplifier

with

the

ADAPTOR

jacks

f™

fom]

ail

]

|

Unp.ug

the

shertng

pins

¢

|

trern

tre

ADAPTOR

jacks

jo

gq

and

connect

wné

Com

pO-

nent

te

nese

iacks

outlet

Jnit

destiraties

Shape

of

the

AC

outiet

'

|

U.S.A.

Mexics

ang

Canada

|

US.

Nirtary

JK

:

30W

0.254

MAX

Austraia

{

Notes

i.

Connect

ali

cores

frm

If

connections

are

loose

there

could

be

2.

Wren

plugging

and

unplugging

connect

or

cords.

be

sure

to

tirst

connecticn

c

2

Do

nor

s

of

sound

or

noise

produced.

move

the

power

cord

from

the

AC

outlet.

Plugging/unplugging

5

witnout

‘emovai

of

the

power

cord

can

cause

ms,"

.nct-ons

or

damage

to

tne

unit

tup

a

power

source

which

1s

sarger

than

tnat

.naice

on

tne

socket

at

the

rear

of

the

unit

H@

Connecting

to

cassette

deck

Rear

panel

Cassette

deck

System

control

connection

When

connectec

to

an

amolifier

or

receiver

having

KENWOOD

SYSTEM

CONTROL

terminais,

system

operation

such

as

remote

control

is

mace

dossibie.

For

details.

refer

to

the

instruction

manua

of

the

amplifier

or

receiver.

If

your

amplifier

or

receiver

is

not

equipped

with

the

SYSTEM

CONTROL

terminals,

do

not

connect

anytring

to

SYSTEM

CONTROL

terminai

Do

not

connect

the

unit

:n

any

system

configuration

other

than

soecified

OL

@

Be

sure

to

insert

the

system

control

cord

piugs

fully

into

tne

SYSTEM

CONTROL

terminals

@

=

|ftne

system

contro:

cord

end

audio

coras

are

not

connected

properly,

the

automatic

system

governing

remote

control

and

system

functions

will

not

operate

KE-894

/20601En)

7

Controls

and

indicators

a

A

Graphic

equalizer

display,

spectrum

analyzer

display

Mode

indicator

(Comandan

)

REFERENCE

|:

INPUT

SELECTOR

key

i

EQ.

CONTROL

keys

KENWOOD.

Numeric

keys

(1~5)

POWER

switch

Reference/Manual

key

|

EFFECT

key

MEMORY

key

8

kE-894

/

2060

(En

Operating

instructions

@

Using

the

equalizer

effect

Preparation:

Set

the

TAPE

MONITORS

switch

of

the

arnolifrer

or

receiver

connected

to

this

unit

1

Press

the

POWER

swich

of

this

unit

to

ON.

INPUT

SELECTOR

Key

3

=

Reeaned

wet

|

+

a)

eee

|

Numeric

keys

(1-5)

RIM

key

|

£Q.

CONTROL

keys

i

EFFECT

key

POWER

switch

2

Set

the

INPUT

SELECTOR

to

LINE.

INPUT

SELECTOR

ware

3

Press

the

EFFECT

key.

Lignts

up

E-ther

ina:cator

tights

ua

4

Recall

the

equalizer

patterns.

Either

inaicator

lights

up.

Reference

mode:

Tne

REFERENCE

indicator

lights

up

Select

from

R1

to

R5

(REFERENCE

MEMO

ji

\See

the

ist

of

equalizer

patterns

on

oage

10.)

Nomenc

<eys

{1-5}

To

cancel

equalizer

effect

*

The

pattern

shown

in

the

display

does

not

change

Manual

mode.

The

MANUAL.

indicator

Inghts

up.

Select

from

M?t

to

M5

(MANUAL

MEMO.)

(See

the

list

of

equaiizer

patterns

on

page

10.)

Numeric

keys

(1-5}

*

In

this

mode,

desired

patterns

can

be

created.

{See

“Storing

Your

Own

Patterns’

on

page

12.)

KE-894

/2060

En)

9

SS

__

es

Equalizer

pattern

list

SPECTRUM

ANALYZER

display

Normaliy

dispiays

the

spectrum

anaiyzer

Disoiays

the

frequency

distribution

of

the

music

source

being

played

back.

Peak

hold

GRAPHIC

EQUALIZER

display

;

Displays

now

each

frequency

is

compensated

|

displayed

1.

When

the

power

is

switched

ON

SPECTRUM

ANALYZER

display

The

GRAPHIC

EQUALIZER

will

be

displayed

for

approximate:y

5

seconds

upon

the

follow:ng

operations

while

the

SPECTRUM

ANALYZER

1s

being

2.

When

a

key

operation

of

the

equalize:

is

pressed

GRAPHIC

EQUALIZER

display

MANUAL

MEMO.

(M1

to

M5)

|

REFERENCE

MEMO.

(Ri

to

R5)

Presettng

IS

Dossinle

in.

this

mode

-

;

Ri:

For

recording

sound

7

;

M1:

To

reduce

very

low

noise

or

source

Dy

enhancing

:

Le

ough

MERE

|

scraten

noise

during

piay-

|:

wei

eee:

ste!

:

|

sound

Guality

for

nead-

|:

eae

Pod

pack

of

anaiog

reco’ds

oe

Croce:

cal

phone

stereo.

i

DE

ee

ae

ee

Rew

we

te

H

i

ees

|

R2:

For

recording

sound

f

'

M2:

To

enjoy

the

atmosphere

=

[;

3

source

Dy

ennancirg

[in

=

-

oy

Ae

eedto

of

old

jazz

in

tne

1950's

i:

wot

tte.

:

|

sound

quality

for

car

i

ee

baer?

Spree

3

stereo

Fh

la

a

ig

AOR

yg

'

ee

i

:

i

;

R3:

To

procuce

powertu

M3:

For

listening

to

Music

tora

|

music

such

as

rock

oO”

iong

time

or

playing

:

fusion

with

more

iive-

:

background

music

iness

|

!

R4-

Toempnasize

vocals.

For

7]

+

M4:

To

listen

carefully

to

the

i

any

™usical

category

--

ole

Tass.

es

af

deialled

sound

according

‘|

to

the

source

wesw

ete

R5:

To

produce

soft

sound

by

—

[;

M5:

To

produce

exciting

sound

recucing

stimulative

mid-

f-

ee.

:

by

emphasizing

the

very

iow

it

--

eee

ee

-:

;

range

and

trep'e

:

ay

range.

:

“

o“

»

ta

o

1s

i

!

Display

10

Ke-892

/

2086

E>:

M@

Functions

of

graphic

equalizer

speaker

Or-ginai,

or

ideal,

speaker

Scurd

Actual

sounc

reaching

the

listener

Compensation

for

the

audio

characteristics

of

listen-

ing

room

The

listening

room

may

contain

several

obiects

Some

of

tnem

.

reflect

sound

and

some

absorb

sound,

tnus

the

sound

reaching

your

ears

is

considerably

affected

by

tnese

objects.

In

such

cases,

the

graphic

equalizer

can

De

used

to

adjust

the

frequency

response

of

the

room

for

a

frat

response

trom

tow

to

high

fre-

quencies

®@

Low

frequencies

are

absorbed

by

beds,

cnairs.

etc

@

High

frequencies

are

absorbed

py

curtains,

screens,

etc

@

The

room

structure

can

cause

the

low

frequenc:es

to

be

unclear,

or

the

sound

level

to

increase

o7

decrease

depending

on

tne

tre-

quency.

Adjustment

of

sound

to

your

individual

taste

When

the

reproduced

sound

contains

severa!

musical

instru-

ments

and

vorces.

the

grapnic

equalizer

allaws

you

to

enhance

or

attenuate

the

sound

of

specific

instruments

or

voices

Sound

equalization

+

Super

bass

range

(60

Hz)

When

this

contro:

is

movec

up,

tne

dass

.nstrument

(double

bass,

bass

drums,

0”

pe

organ,

etc.)

sound

's

increased

When

the

super

oass

sound

:s

boomy,

move

tnis

contro!

down.

+

Bass

range

(150

Hz)

Usually,

the

listening

room

resonance

frequency

is

in

this

range

To

eliminate

bass

resonance,

move

this

control

down

+

Mid-bass

range

(400

Hz)

This

range

is

the

basis

of

music.

Whetner

the

sound

is

nich

or

not,

depends

on

this

range.

When

the

playback

sound's

not

so

good,

move

th:s

control

up

+

Mid

range

(1

kHz}

When

this

control

is

moved

up

o”

down,

the

baritone

or

soprano

voice

is

emphasizec/de-emonasized.

This

range

Is

the

“presence”

of

music

Mid-high

range

(2.4

kHz}

This

range

is

stimulus

and

metallic

sound

When

this

range

is

weli

compensaied,

vivid

sound

can

be

optained

High

range

(6

kHz)

This

frequency

range

is

the

hardness

of

the

sound.

When

tnis

control

is

moved

up.

strings

or

brass

instruments,

such

as

flutes

or

piccolos,

are

emphasized.

When

the

control

is

moved

down,

the

sound

will

become

more

smoothing

Super

high

range

(15

kHz)

This

frequency

range

is

the

details

of

the

music.

When

this

control

is

moved

up,

super

high

frequency

instruments,

such

as

triangles

or

cymbals,

are

emphasized,

resulting

in

wide

sound

and

echoes

KE-894

/

2060

(Eni

11

I

Operating

instructions

ss.

re

1

Create

a

desired

equalizer

pattern.

Set

the

INPUT

SELECTOR

to

LINE.

@

Press

the

EFFECT

key.

Lights

ue

|

@

Storing

your

own

patterns(M1~

@

Select

the

frequency

band

to

be

adjusted.

To

decrease

frequency

To

increase

treanercv

@

Adjust

its

level.

To

increase

evel

To

decrease

levei

&)

For

each

frequency

band

to

be

adjusted,

repeat

steps

3

and

4

above.

12.

kE-29a

/

2060

‘En!

INPUT

SELECTOR

key

EFFECT

key!

Numeric

keys

{1-5}

i

MEMORY

key

R/M

key

EQ..

CONTROL

keys

M5)

2

Store

the

equalizer

pattern.

@

Select

MANUAL

mode.

Lights

up

>

Press

the

MEMORY

key.

EQUALIZER

(mana

&

Press

a

numeric

key

(1

to

5).

Press

a

number

key

witnin

5

seconds

alter

pressing

the

MEMORY

key

To

store

data

ta

M3,

press

3.

iights

up

Your

equalizer

pattern

will

be

stored

to

tne

numeric

key

(1

to

5}

you

have

pressec

in

tre

Same

manner,

up

to

five

natierns

can

be

stored

If

a

dig:t

key

{1

to

St

aireaay

has

deen

assigned

witn

equalizer

pattern

data,

the

o:d

data

wili

be

repiaced

by

the

new

date.

To

initialize

the

setting

patterns(MANUAL

MEMGO.

M1

to

M5

on

page

10)after

storing

your

own

pattern:

@&

Select

MANUAL

mode.

@

press

the

desired

numeric

key

(1

to

5)

more

than

5

seconds.

a

H@

How

to

play

tape

with

equalizer

effect

preparation:

Before

proceeding

to

the

folwing,

connect

a

cassette

deck

as

shown

on

page

7

Set

the

INPUT

SELECTOR

to

TAPE.

INPUT

SELECTOR

=raed

[Rune

Create

a

desired

equalizer

pattern.

{See

pages

9

to

*3

for

now

%o

create

equaiizer

patterns.)

_

3

Start

playing

the

cassette

deck.

In

case

of

diffi

culty

A

Caution:

Read

this

page

carefully

to

ensure

safe

operation.

What

appears

to

be

a

malfunction

may

not

always

be

serious.

If

your

unit

does

not

perform

as

expected,

consult

the

table

below

to

see

if

the

problem

can

be

corrected

before

seeking

help

from

your

dealer

or

service

representaive.

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

“Connection”

01

page

6

pe

*

Set

the

EFFECT

key

to

ON

j

|

No

sound

after

switching

the

power

ON.|

¢

The

cables

are

not

correctiy

plugged

In

*

Connect

correctly

by

‘eferring

to

|

No

eaualizer

effect

\

©

The

EFFECT

key

has

not

been

set

to

ON.

!

|

Notes:

1.

This

system

Is

microprocessor-contralied,

so

malfunction

may

occur

due

to

external

noise

or

interference

noise.

In

such

a

case,

unoiug

the

powe*

cord,

plug

it

and

turn

power

on

again

7

2.

Do

notuse

contact

cleaners

because

it

could

cause

a

malfunction.

Be

specially

careful

against

contact

cleaners

contain:ng

ou,

for

they

may

deform

the

plastic

components.

Specfications

Fe

Performance

Equalizer

characteristics

variable

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=10

dB

/

=2

dB

individual

channel

adjust

(Hz)

.............

60,

150,

400,

1k,

2.4k,

6k,

15k

Total

harmonic

distortion

(at

1

kHz,Flat)

Gain

Frequency

response

(at

flat)

Signal

to

noise

ratio

{IHF’66)

.

Input

impedance........

Maximum

output

voitage

(at

0.01

Output

impedance

.

20

Hz

~

20

kHz,

+1.5

dB

-932

dB

General

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MAX.)

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notice

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For

the

U.S.A.

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FCC

WARNING:

This

equioment

may

generate

or

use

radio

frequency

energy.

Charges

or

modifications

to

this

equipment

may

cause

harmful

interference

unless

ne

mocificetions

are

expressly

approves

in

the

‘nstruction

manua:

The

user

could

iose

te

authority

to

operate

this

equipment

if

an

unauthorized

charge

or

moditicatior

1s

made

NOTE:

This

eauismen:

has

beer

tested

and

found

zo

comply

wite

limits

tor

a

Ciass

B

digital

device,

pursuant

to

Par.

15

of

the

FCC

Rules.

These

limits

are

designed

to

provide

“easorabie

procvection

aga:nsinarmiui

interference

«n

a

resigential

installation.

This

equipment

may

cause

harmful

interference

TO

raGio

communicavors,

$

nov

instalied

ana

used

in

accordance

with

the

instructions.

However,

there

is

no

guarantee

that

interference

wil

not

oceur

.n

4

particular

instaliation.

If

ths

equiement

cose

cause

harmifu!

interference

to

radio

or

television

reception,

wnich

can

be

determined

by

turning

the

equipment

off

and

os,

the

u

is

encourages

to

try

to

correct

the

interference

oy

one

or

More

of

the

following

measures:

-

Reornen:

or

relocate

receiving

ant

- ~

Increase

tne

senaration

between

the

equipment

anc

receiver

-

—

Connect

tre

equinment

into

an

outlet

on

a

circuit

diferent

from

tr.

ft

to

which

tne

receiver

is

connectec

— —

Consult

the

aealer

or

an

experienced

vadio/T¥

tecnnician

for

help

&.

KE-294/2060

(En)

15

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