Akai AA-V205 - Receiver Controls and Functions; Front Panel Control Layout; Mute Protection System Explained

@ power on/STANpBY switch
To turn ON and OFF the Akai audio video receiver.
@ 5 band Graphic Equalizer
To finely adjust each frequency level.
AUDIO/VIDEO SELECTOR displays
Shows which source is selected for playback or
recording.
Surround ON display
Lights when the SURROUND button is depressed.
@ DETECTOR window
Detects beams from remote control unit.
@ L¢ (liquid crystal) Tuner Display
Shows Band, Frequency, AUTO, MONO, and MEMO.
BAND selector
To select band.
TUNE (AUTO/MANU) selector
To select tuning mode automatically or manually
during radio reception.
AV Source Selectors (CD, VCR1,
VCR2, V.DISC/TV, TUNER, TAPE1,
TAPE2, PHONO)
Use these selectors to choose an audio or video
source.
@ Preset Station (1-8/9-16) Buttons
Use these buttons to memorize and recall preset
stations.
@ Mode AuTO/MONO switch
Use this switch to choose Stereo or Monaural recep-
tion of FM broadcasts.
@ tunine uP(>)/DOWN (<) Control
To tune in radio frequencies.
MEMO button
Use it when memorizing radio stations with the
preset station buttons.
@ VOLUME Control
To adjust the volume level.
@B votume/BaLANnce display
MUTE switch
To instantly reduce the volume.
@ sTAnpBy indicator
Lights when this unit is connected to an AC power
rage and set the MAIN POWER switch to ON
@) EQuatizer ON/OFF switch
To turn ON and OFF the graphic equalizer.
@ sussonic fitter
Eliminates ultra low frequency disturbances during
record playback. :
SPEAKERS ON( — )/OFF ( =) switches
To turn A and B speaker systems ON and OFF.
@) PHONES jack
For connection of headphones.
The mute protection circuit
system
The Akai audio video receiver has an audio mite system
to prevent unwanted noise from damaging the equip-
ment when the power is initially turned on. For the first
few seconds, no sound is heard while the mite system
is engaged. While the mute system is enraged, the
VOLUME display wiil flash.
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