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    GRAPHIC EQUALIZER KENWOOD CORPORA TION G-EQ300 B60-3538-08 KO (K,P ,Y ,C,M,X,T) 97/12 1 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 96/12 1 1 10 9 8 7 5 INSTRUCTION MANUAL MC[...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 2 Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada .............................................................................................................. .................................................. AC 120 V only Australia ....................................................................................[...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 3 Special features The large FL display, 14-band equalizer and 27-spectrum analyzer features high visibility of information and make it possible to set EQ (equalizer) curves with high accuracy. Large FL display , 14-band equalizer and 27-spectrum analyzer MANUAL: Five preset patterns have been factory-preset for this mode, too. In th[...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 4 6. Temperature – The appliance may not function properly if used at extremely low, or freezing temperatures. The ideal ambient temperature is above +5 ° C (41 ° F). 7. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produ[...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 5 1 3 . 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 cable system. This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-line surges. 14.Abnormal smell – I[...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 6 Before operation 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 immediately. If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify the shipping company w[...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 7 Names and functions of parts Indicators EQ. ON GRAPHIC MEMORY PARAMETRIC MANUAL F1, F2, F3 REFERENCE WIDE/NARROW ST ANDBY indicator While standby mode is indicated, a small amount of power is supplied to the system to back up the memory. In this mode, the system can be turned ON by remote control. 1 MAIN POWER key Switch the unit O[...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 8 LINE IN OUT R L R L TAPE PLAY IN REC OUT SYSTEM CONTROL AC OUTLET R L REC PLAY TAPE 2 (MONITOR) SYSTEM CONTROL L R REC IN LINE PLAY OUT * System connections Make connection as shown below. When connecting the related system components, refer also to the instruction manuals of the related components. 3 Caution: Do not plug in the po[...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 9 System connections SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROL * 4 When this unit is connected to KENWOOD audio component system “SERIES 21”, also connect them through the system control cords to allow system-control operations between components. Connection example The SERIES 21 components which [...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 10 Display 2 Select the desired display mode. 2.5k 3.9k 6.3k 10k 16 k 400 625 1k 1.5k 250 40 63 98 160 Graphic equalizer display mode Shows how each frequency range is compensated. The graphic equalizer display also appears for about 5 seconds, even while the unit is in the spectrum analyzer display mode, when one of the following op[...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 11 1 Play a music source. 2 Select the “DEMO” mode. Demonstration is performed repeatedly in the following order. GRAPHIC PARAMETRIC REFERENCE MANUAL Display Demonstration method Demonstration of equalizer curves can be displayed to help the user understand the features of the equalizer better. Each press switches the display mod[...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 12 Operation of graphic equalizer 1 Play a music source. 2 Select the “EQ.ON” mode. 3 4 Select an equalizer pattern. 2.5k 3.9k 6.3k 10k 16 k 400 625 1k 1.5k 250 40 63 98 160 2.5k 3.9k 6.3k 10k 16 k 400 625 1k 1.5k 250 40 63 98 160 EQ. ON T o cancel the equalizer effect: MANUAL “EQ.ON” Lights up. Operation of MANUAL feature Fi[...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 13 1 Play a music source. 2 Select the “EQ.ON” mode. 3 Set to “REFERENCE”. 4 Select an equalizer pattern. EQ. ON T o cancel the equalizer effect: ¶ The pattern being displayed remains the same. “EQ.ON” indicator goes off. REFERENCE “EQ.ON” Lights up. Operation of REFERENCE feature Five exemplary patterns have been pr[...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 14 2.5k 3.9k 6.3k 10k 16 k 400 625 1k 1.5k 250 40 63 98 160 2.5k 3.9k 6.3k 10k 16 k 400 625 1k 1.5k 250 40 63 98 160 2.5k 3.9k 6.3k 10k 16 k 400 625 1k 1.5k 250 40 63 98 160 2.5k 3.9k 6.3k 10k 16 k 400 625 1k 1.5k 250 40 63 98 160 2.5k 3.9k 6.3k 10k 16 k 400 625 1k 1.5k 250 40 63 98 160 2.5k 3.9k 6.3k 10k 16 k 400 625 1k 1.5k 250 40 [...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 15 1 Select the “graphic equalizer display mode”. 2 Select the “EQ.ON” mode. Select the “PARAMETRIC” mode 3 Select the key to store the center frequency. 4 F1 PARAMETRIC PARAMETRIC EQ. ON Creation of desired equalizer patterns Equalizer curves can be created by setting up to 3 center frequencies and the equalizing levels [...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 16 Select the center frequency. 6 Adjust the level. Select the inclination of the curve. 7 5 When adjustment of center frequencies F2 and/ or F3 is required: 8 98 H Z 400 625 1k 250 63 98 160 ¶ Pressing the FLAT key allows to start adjustment from the flat level position. NARROW WIDE One the two shall light up. WIDE NARROW 400 625 1[...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 17 Select the “graphic equalizer display mode”. 1 Select the “EQ.ON” mode. 2 Select the “GRAPHIC” mode. 3 Select the frequency band to be adjusted. Adjust its level. 5 EQ. ON “EQ. ON” lights up. 25K H Z 2.5k 3.9k 6.3k 1k 1.5k Fine adjustment of each frequency band: 6 4 If the mode is switched from “GRAPHIC” to “[...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 18 Registration of EQUALIZER pattern Create a desired equalizer pattern. 1 Preset the equalizer pattern. 2 1 Press the MEMORY key. 2 Press one of the preset keys. Press while MEMORY is lighted up. T o cancel the registered pattern The registered equalizer pattern can be canceled and re- turned to the original pattern stored under the[...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 19 Through selections of the music genre, tone pattern and purpose of use in three steps, this feature allows to obtain the optimum playback pattern from the 90 equalizer pat- terns (6 genres × 5 patterns × 3 purposes of use=90). (Continued on next page) Play a music source. 1 Initiate the GENRE mode. 2 3 Select the genre of music.[...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 20 Creation of desired equalizer patterns Select the purpose of use of the pattern. 5 The three of the genre keys are also used as the use keys. The display until you select a tone pattern. BYPASS CAR STEREO HEADPHONE STEREO Major purposes of use provided by the USE keys. BYPASS key : For use in normal playback and recording. CAR key[...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 21 Use of equalizer effect with tape Preparation : Keys and control used in the operations described on this page. 1 Set the TAPE switch to ON. 2 Select the “EQ.ON” mode. 3 Create a desired equalizer pattern. 4 Play a tape. When playing a tape which has been recorded together with the equalizer effect, set the EQ.EFFECT key to OF[...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 22 Use of equalizer effect with tape : Keys and control used in the operations described on this page. 1 Set the TAPE switch to OFF. T ape recording of sound with equalizer effect 2 Select the “EQ.ON” mode. 3 Create a desired equalizer pattern. 4 Play the source to be recorded. EQ. ON 2.5k 3.9k 6.3k 10k 16 k 400 625 1k 1.5k 250 4[...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 23 Functions of the graphic equalizer Functions of graphic equalizer Compensation for the audio characteristics of the listening room The listening room may contain several objects. Some of them reflect sound and some absorb sound , thus the sound reaching your ears is considerably affected by these objects. In such cases, the graphi[...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 24 Operation to reset The microprocessor may fall into malfunction (impossibility to operate erroneous display, etc.) when the power cord is unplugged while power is ON or due to an external factor. In this case, execute the following procedure to reset the microprocessor and return it to normal condition. While pressing and holding [...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 25 [Audio block] Total harmonic distortion (at 1 kHz, Flat) ................. 0.005% Frequency response ........................... 10 Hz ~ 70 kHz, ± 3 dB Signal to noise ratio (IHF '66) ...................................... 108 dB Graphic equalizer characteristics Adjustment center frequencies ....... 40 Hz, 63 Hz, 98 Hz, 160[...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 26 For the U.S.A. FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modifica[...]

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    G-EQ300 (En/K) 27 MEMO :[...]

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    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 Serial Number[...]