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RQT7790

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Other functions

Remote control only
Press [PRESET EQ] to select a setting.

Every time you press the button:

HEAVY

SOFT

CLEAR

EQ-OFF

(cancelled)

DISCO

LIVE

HALL

HEAVY (sound quality)

: Adds punch to rock

SOFT (sound quality)

: For background music

CLEAR (sound quality)

: Clarifies higher sounds

DISCO (sound field)

: Produces sound with the same kind of

lengthy reverberations heard at a disco

LIVE (sound field)

: Makes vocals more alive

HALL (sound field)

: Adds an expansiveness to the sound to

produce the atmosphere of a great concert
hall

Note

You cannot use PRESET EQ together with H.BASS (

AK330

) or

SUPER SOUND EQ (

AK230

).

Enhancing the bass sound

You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass sound can
be heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your room are not optimal.

Press [H.BASS].

The button light comes on.
Press the button again to cancel.
The button light goes out.

Enhancing the sound quality

AK230

You can enhance the bass and treble effect of the sound.

Press [SUPER SOUND EQ].

Remote control: Press [S.SOUND EQ].
The button light comes on.
Press the button again to cancel.
The button light goes out.

Sound quality/sound field

Using the built-in sound quality/sound
field settings

Using an external unit

(See above for external unit connection.)

1.

Press [AUX].
The unit comes on.

2.

For listening:

 Proceed to step 3.

For recording:

 Press [

a

, REC] (recording starts).

3.

Start playback from the external source. (For details, refer to the
external unit’s instruction manual.)

External unit connections

An analog player with a built-in phono equalizer can be connected.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of the units which are to
be connected.

When units other than those described above are to be connected,
please consult your audio dealer.

Analog player
(not included)

Rear panel of

this unit

(L)

(R)

R

L

Auto-off function

Remote control only

When disc or tape is selected as the source
To save power, the unit turns off if it is left unused for ten minutes.
This function does not work if the source is tuner or AUX.

Press [SHIFT] + [AUTO OFF].

“AUTO OFF”  is shown on the display.

The setting is maintained even if the unit is turned off.
If you select tuner or AUX as the source, “AUTO OFF” goes out. It
comes on again when you select disc or tape.

To cancel

Press [SHIFT] + [AUTO OFF] again.

Convenient functions

To dim the display panel

Remote control only
Press [DIMMER].

The display is dimmed and the indicator is turned off.
(The AC supply indicator remains on.)
Press [DIMMER] again to restore the display.

Switching displays

AK330

Press [DISP, –DEMO] to select the desired display mode.

Every time you press the button:

To mute the volume

Remote control only
Press [MUTING].

Press the button again to cancel.
“MUTING” goes out.
To cancel from the unit, turn [VOLUME] to minimum (--dB), then raise
it to the required level.
Muting is also cancelled when the unit is turned off.

Normal

(off)

Peak hold

Reflection

Using headphones (not included)

Reduce the volume level and connect the headphones.
Plug type: 3.5 mm (

1

/

8

˝) stereo

 Note

Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.

AK330

Summary of Contents for SA-AK230

Page 1: ...cs and tracks Play Mode function 7 Program play 8 Repeat play 8 Marking a track 8 INTRO function Album scan 9 Title search function 9 Radio 10 Cassettes 11 Setting the time 11 Timers 12 Sound quality sound field 13 Other functions 13 External unit connections 13 Using an external unit 13 Using headphones not included 13 Auto off function 13 Convenient functions 13 Troubleshooting guide 14 Specific...

Page 2: ...our hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts To establish a safe level Start your volume control at a low setting Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level Set the dial and leave it there Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent ...

Page 3: ... rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please check and identify the supplied accessories Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts As of October 2004 Only for U S A To order accessories refer to Accessory Purchases on the back cover AC power supply cord 1 pc K2CB2CB00018 FM indoor antenna 1pc RSA0006 L Supplied ac...

Page 4: ...ide AK230 Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel orientation is necessary Note Keep your speakers at least 10 mm 13 32 away from the system for proper ventilation These speakers do not have magnetic shielding Do not place them near televisions personal computers or other devices easily influenced by magnetism You cannot take the front net off the speakers Caution Use th...

Page 5: ...utton SHIFT To use functions labeled in orange While pressing SHIFT press the corresponding button For buttons AUTO OFF CLOCK TIMER and rPLAY REC Dimmer Play timer record timer button DIMMER rPLAY REC 12 13 _ CD display Clock timer button CD DISP CLOCK TIMER 7 11 Numbered character buttons X X X X X10 1 9 0 A Z SPACE 7 10 CD skip search tape fast forward rewind tune preset channel select time adju...

Page 6: ...ill be ignored Some MP3 may not be played due to the condition of the disc or recording Recordings will not necessarily be played in the order you recorded them Lower case letters will be displayed as upper case MP3 information CD Do not use irregularly shaped discs attach extra labels and stickers use discs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with adhesive exuding from under labels an...

Page 7: ...bered buttons to select the track in the current album To select a 2 digit track press 10 once then the two digits To select a 3 digit track press 10 twice then the three digits Play starts from the selected track To stop play Press L CLEAR When playback ends The current play mode will be retained in memory until it is changed even if the unit is turned off Final disc For example if play starts fr...

Page 8: ...P3 Preparation 1 Press DISC and then 1 5 to select the disc 2 Press L CLEAR 1 Press PROGRAM PGM appears 2 Press ALBUM or to select the album To select an album directly press the numbered buttons after pressing ALBUM or To select a 2 digit album press 10 once then the two digits To select a 3 digit album press 10 twice then the three digits 3 Press g REW 3 or f 4 FF to select the track To select a...

Page 9: ... mode Blinks to indicate album title search mode INTRO function Album scan MP3 You can find an album by listening to the first track of all albums in the current disc for 10 seconds each Remote control only Preparation Press J CD and then L CLEAR 1 Press INTRO INTRO function starts INTRO function is cancelled after playing the first track in the last album on the current disc 2 While your desired ...

Page 10: ...wn PLAY MODE again to cancel the mode MONO is also cancelled if the frequency is changed To receive FM broadcasts allocated in 0 1 MHz steps Main unit only Hold down TUNER BAND The display changes in a few seconds to show the current minimum FM frequency Continue to hold down the button until the minimum frequency changes The step is changed Repeat the above to change the step back Note After chan...

Page 11: ...rotected cassette Cover the hole with adhesive tape To erase a tape 1 Press TAPE and then L STOP 2 Insert the recorded tape into deck 2 Ensure there is no tape in deck 1 3 Press a REC Selection of tapes for recording Use normal position tapes High position and metal position tapes can be used but this unit will not be able to record or erase them correctly Preparation Wind up the leader tape so re...

Page 12: ...t is on To change the play record times Do steps 1 2 and 4 To change the source or volume 1 Press SHIFT rPLAY REC to clear the timer indicator from the display 2 Make changes to the source or volume 3 Do steps 3 to 4 To check the settings Press SHIFT CLOCK TIMER while the unit is on to select rPLAY or rREC The settings are shown in the following order Play timer on time off time source volume Reco...

Page 13: ...xternal unit s instruction manual External unit connections An analog player with a built in phono equalizer can be connected For details refer to the instruction manual of the units which are to be connected When units other than those described above are to be connected please consult your audio dealer Analog player not included Rear panel of this unit L R R L Auto off function Remote control on...

Page 14: ...he antenna are incorrect If you are using an indoor antenna change to an outdoor antenna The TV antenna wire is too close to the unit Separate the antenna wire of the TV set from the unit Poor quality sound Recording is not possible Clean the heads If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed cover the holes with adhesive tape The display is wrong or play won t start Cannot perform all disc ra...

Page 15: ...0 7 1 kg 15 7 lb AK230 6 9 kg 15 2 lb Operating temperature range 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Operating humidity range 5 to 90 RH no condensation Power consumption in standby mode AK330 0 38 W AK230 0 34 W Note 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice Mass and dimensions are approximate 2 Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum analyzer 3 AK330 The labels HIGH and LOW o...

Page 16: ... Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this ex cludes damages for lost time travel to and from the servicer loss of media or i...

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