Sound quality/sound field
Using the built-in sound quality/sound field settings
Press [PRESET EQ] to select a setting.
Every time you press the button:
HEAVY SOFT CLEAR DISCO LIVE HALL
(cancelled)
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 and SUPER SOUND EQ together.
Enhancing the sound quality
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.
Adjusting the bass (AK520 and
AK523 only)
Press [SUBWOOFER].
Remote control: Press [SHIFT] + [S.WOOFER].
The button light comes on.
Each time you press the button:
MID (medium) → MAX (high) → Light off (off)
→
To cancel
Press [SUBWOOFER] to turn the light off.
Remote control: Press [SHIFT] + [S.WOOFER].
Note
You cannot use this function when headphones are connected.
Other functions
Optional antenna connections
Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.
FM outdoor antenna
FM outdoor antenna (not included)
| 75 Ω coaxial cable (not included) | |
| 1 |
|
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| 30 mm |
| 2 | (1 3/16”) |
| Shield braid | |
| 1 | |
|
| Shield braid |
| 15 mm | Core wire |
2 | (19/32”) | |
3 | Core wire | |
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| |
• Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
• The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
Other functions
AM outdoor antenna
AM outdoor antenna (not included)
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(16 – 40 ft.)
AM loop antenna (included)
Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other convenient location.
Leave the loop antenna connected.
Note
Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.
External unit connections
Rear panel of | R L |
this unit |
|
(R) | (L) |
Analog player (not included)
•An analog player with a
•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.
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.)
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.
Turning the demo function on/off
When the unit is first plugged in, a demonstration of its functions may be shown on the display.
If the demo setting is off, you can show a demonstration by selecting “DEMO ON”.
Press and hold [DISP, –DEMO].
The display changes each time the button is held down.
NO DEMO (off) ↔ DEMO ON (on)
While in the standby mode, select “NO DEMO” to reduce power consumption.
Note
DEMO function cannot be turned on when Dimmer is on.
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RQT7330