Kenwood KE-894 User manual

CGOO/AN>DI
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
KE-894
KE-2060
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
| This manual contains instructions for two models.

Introduction
erence
tT yOu are & Gevotee
Your
cnoice
o*
this
eroduct
-ndicates
to
excellence
in
sounc
reoroduciion
We
appreciate
your
patronage
anc
take
orige
.n
the
long
traqi-
ton
of
quality
components
that
our
company
represents
So
that
you
can
get
the
Most
out
of
your
unit,
we
suggest
that
you
take
tne
time
to
read
through
this
manual
before
you
nook
up
and
operate
your
system
This
will
acquaint
you
with
oper-
ating
features
and
system-connectior
considerations
so
that
your
listening
pleasure
w:
Il
be
enhanceag
rght
trom
the
start
You
wilt
nonce
that
in
all
aspects
of
pianning,
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
seriai
number,
found
on
the
bac«
of
the
unit,
in
the
spaces
aesignated
on
the
warranty
card,
and
in
the
space
proviced
oeiow
Refer
to
the
model
and
serial
numbers
wnenever
you
Cali
upes
your
aealer
for
intormaton
or
service
on
this
proguct
Model
Serial
Number
Unpacking
Unpack
the
unit
carefully
and
make
sure
that
all
accessones
are
put
aside
so
they
wil
not
be
lost
Examine
the
ucit
for
any
possibility
of
shipping
damage
lt
your
unit
-§
camaged
or
fails
to
operate,
notify
your
deaier
immediately.
«¢
your
unit
was
shipped
to
you
directly,
notfy
the
snipping
company
witnout
deiay.
Only
ine
consignee
(the
person
orcompany
receiving
the
uniti
can
file
acclaim
against
the
carrier
for
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
the
future
' Accessories
Audio cord ...... bees cee 2
Contents
Introduction
& Before applying power
{Safety precautions beens
ES, IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS o
System connections.
Controls and indicators
OMRhwWAN
Li
Caution: Read the pages marked /° A carefully to ensure safe operation.
Operating instructions....... lettre O
Using the equalizer effect... vocettttteteee OF
Equalizer pattern list ...... boctetetetessreereee 10
Storing your own patterns .. 12
How to play tape with equalizer effect bee 213
In case of difficulty
Specifications ..

Before
applying
power
\
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
;
|
UNIS
s™ipped
tc
Australia
ave
Ges
gnec
fer
coerst
on
o-
240
Vorts
1
for
operation
on
120
volts
AC
only
|}
AC
only
|
!
Units
snipped
to
Europe
ave
cesigned
for
operaro7
om
230
.ots
AC!
|
|
ony
i
—
For
the
United
Kingdom
For
other
countries
important!
i
important!
Units
shipped
to
the
U.K
are
ces:gned
tor
Operation
on
240°:
|
Units
shinpedtocourtnes
ot.
Tar
tng
above
co.
volts
AC
only
i
with
an
AC
veitage
seiect
vtch
on
the
rear
|
|
foliow:ng
paragrach
for
the
proper
SeiINg
OT
Iris
Swwitc
!
AC
voltage
selection
-
|
This
unt
operates
on
110
-
120
voits
cr
220
-
240
voits
:
|
voltage
Serector
Switch
on
tne
rear
pane’
1s
$@:
to
tne
Prevar's
in
tne
an
ownich
>
the
dower
cord
to
your
AC
outlet,
Take
sure
tnat
tn
of
ths
switch
matches
vour
ine
ve
tage.
if
¢
c
|
|
vOllage
in
accoraance
witn
the
following
air
The
mains
plug
contains
a
fuse
Forreo'acement.
use
only
a3-Amo
|
i
~ ~
H
ASTA-aporoved (BS1362i fuse
Factory
fitted
moulded
mains
plug
AC voltage selector swicth
2.
The
fuse
cover
must
be
refitted
wher
rep.acing
moulded
piug
w&
Do
not
cut
off
tne
mains
plug
trom
this
equemert.
!f
the
Biug
fitted
!
IS
not
Surtabie
#or
the
power
points
-nycurnome,
or
the
cane
stoo
|
short
to
reach
a
power
point,
tnen
cbtain
a>
agoropriate
satety
:
approved
extension
iead
or
aaapto’,
o
ASult
your
gealer
:
If
nonetheless
tne
mains
plug
is
cut
off,
remove
the
tuse
and
|
dispose
cf
the
plug
:mmediately,
to
avoid
a
possible
shock
nazard
|
by
inadvertent
connection
to
the
mains
supply
:
1
aL
Move
switch
lever
to
match
your
line
voltage
with
|
jy
a
small
screwdriver
or
other
pointed
tool.
Note
Cur
warrarty
does
sot
cover
damage
caused
by
excessive
tine
veltage
due
to
1
oropes
setting
of
the
AC
voltage
selector
Santen.
|
Safety precautions
WARNING
:
TO
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
00
NOT
OPEN
WiCNG
TC
QUALFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL
CAUTION
i
:
CAUTION:
“O
REDUCE
Tai
R
SK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DG
NOT
REMOVE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
|
COVER
(OR
BACK).
NG
US=
VICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE,
REZER
SER-
|
THE
-IGHTNING
FLASH
WITH
ARROW-EAD
SYMBOL,
WITHIN
AN
EQUILATERAL
TRIANGLE,
IS
INTENDED
TO
4_ERT
THE
USER
~O
Ti
RESENCE
OF
UNINSULATED
“CANGERSOUS
VOL-
TAGE”
WITKIN
THE
PACDUCT’S
ENCLOSURE
THAT
MAY
SE
OS
SUFFICIENT
MAGNITUDE
UTE
A
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
~O
PERSONS
'
THE
EXCLAMATION
PGINT
WITHIN
AN
EQUILATERAL
TRIANGLE
|S
INTENDED
TO
ALERT
THE
|
USER
TG
THE
PRE
Ce
OF
IMPORTANT
GPERATING
AND
MAINTENANCE
ISERVICING:
IN-
STRUCTIONS
IN
THE
LITERATURE
ACCOMPANYING
THE
APPLIANCE

IMPORTANT
SAFEG
UARDS
&
Caution:
Read
this
page
carefully
to
ensure
safe
operation.
ase
read
al!
of
the
safety
and
operating
:nstructions
6.
Temperature
-
The
appliance
may
not
apc
Aghere
to
ai
warnings
on
properly
:f
used
at
extremely
iow.
oF
instruguen
manual.
Fobow
ali
the
temperatures.
The
ideal
ambient
temperature
instructions.
These
safety
and
above
+5°C
(41°Fi
ions
should
be
retained
for
future
7.
Heat
-
The
appliance
should
be
situated
away
from
heat
sources
SUCH
a8
raciaters,
heat
registers,
Staves
4.
Power
sources
-
The
appliance
snouid
be
connectec
to
or
other
appiances
iincluding
ampiitiers)
that
procuce
2
of
the
type
descrived
in
the
instruction
heat
don
the
appliance.
If
you
are
not
sure
power
supply
[to
yo
home,
consult
your
8.
Electric
shock
—
Care
shouid
be
taken
so
that
objects
ler
or
.ocal
power
company
ppliances
do
not
fall
and
liquid
is
not
spilled
into
the
enciosure
intended
to
operate
from
battery
ower,
or
other
sources,
through
openings.
If
a
metal
objects,
such
as
a
hair
reter
to
i
structicn
manual
pin
ora
needle,
comes
into
contact
with
the
inside
of
this
appliance,
a
dangerous
electnic
shock
may
result
2.
Power-cord
protection
~
ower
supply
cords
should
For
families
with
children,
never
permit
chitdren
to
pe
rqulea
so
thai
they
are
not
tkely
to
be
walked
on
put
anything,
especially
metai,
inside
this
appuance
or
pinched
by
items
placed
upon
or
against
them,
paying
particular
attenuon
to
cords
at
plugs.
convenience
receptacles,
and
the
point
where
they
exit
from
the
appiiance
Never pull or stretch
9.
Enclosure
remova!
~
Never
remove
the
enclosure
It
the
internal
parts
are
touched
accidentally,
a
serious
electric
shock
might
occu
3.
CAUTION
~
Polarization
—
This
appliance
may
be
equipped
with
a
pola
t
alternatin
rrent
line
plug
la
slug
having
one
blade
wider
than
the
other!
This
pug
wii
fit
into
the
power
outiet
oniy
one
way.
This
1s
a
saiety
feature.
li
you
are
unabie
to
insert
the
plug
fully
inte
the
outlet,
try
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
poianzed
plug
10.Magnetic
fields
-
Keep
the
appliance
away
from
sources
of
magnetic
fields
such
as
TV
sets,
speaker
systems,
radios,
motorized
toys
or
magnetized
objects
4.
Ventilation
-
Slots
and
openings
in
the
cabinet
are
proviceo
tor
ventkation
and
to
ensure
relianle
operation
ot
the
appliance
and
to
provect
it
fram
overheaiing,
and
these
operings
must
not
be
blockec
or
covered
The
appliance
should
be
situated
sc
that
its
iocation
or
position
does
not
interfere
with
its
proper
ventuation
To
maintain
good
vertitation,
do
not
pLi
records
or
a
table-
s:otn
on
the
appilance.
Piace
tne
appliance
at
least
70
cm
away
from
tne
wails
De
not
use
the
appliance
on
a
bed,
sofa,
rug
or
similar
surface
tna:
may
bleck
tne
ventiiation
openings.
This
appliance
shouid
not
be
placea
ina
builtin
installation
such
as
abcokcase
or
rack
unless
groper
ventilation
Is
provided
or
the
manufacturer's
instructions
have
beer
adhered
to
11.Cleaning
-—
Unplug
this
appliance
from
the
wall
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
4
mounting
accessory
recommended
by
the
manufacturer,
An
appliance
and
cart
combination
should
be
moved
with
care.
Quick
stops,
excessive
force.
and
uneven
surfaces
may
cause
the
appliance
and
cart
combination
to
overturn
usec
ar
water
-
for
examole,
near
a
bathtub,
e
wasnbow!,
kitchen
sink,
laundry
tub,
in
a
wet
basement,
or
near
a
swimming
pocl,
etc

‘\ Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
43. Lightning — For added protection for this appliance during
a lightning storm, or when it is 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
14.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!
ee
15.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 apptiance
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water
D. Tne 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 will 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.
16.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
17.Outdoor antenna grounding - If an outside antenna
is connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna
system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage 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
— ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
eectaic (NEC SECTION 810-20)
SERVICE ~
EQUIPMENT
—
><
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
z (NEC SECTION 810-21)
ore GROUND CLAMP
ve POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART Hi
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 from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them
might be fatai
19.AC outlets - Do not connect other audio equipment
with a power consumption larger than that specified
to the AC outlet on the rear panel. Never connect
other electrical appliances. such as an tron or toaster,
to it to prevent fire or electric shock
20. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, or integrai convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock
21. Attachment - Do not use attachments not recommended
by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards
22. Replacement parts—Vhen replacement parts are required,
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.
23. 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. Item 3 is not required except for grounded or polarized equipment.
2. Item 17 and 18 are not required except for units provided with
antenna terminals.
3. ltem 17 complies with UL in the U.S.A
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