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Kenwood GE-970 User Manual

Kenwood GE-970
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GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER
GE-970
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
KENWOOD
CORPORATION
When
you
play
a
music
source
while
this
unit
is
connected
to
your
system,
always
turn
the
power
of
this
unit
ON
regardless
of
whether
you
use
the
graphic
equalizer
functions
or
not.
(The
audio
signal
reproduced
by
the
source
playback
compo-
nent
is
sent
to
the
amplifier
by
passing
through
this
unit.
Therefore,
the
music
source
cannot
be
listened
to
unless
the
power
of
this unit
is
ON.)
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Kenwood GE-970 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenwood
ModelGE-970
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

For Your Records

Record serial number and model for service and information.

Unpacking

Instructions for carefully unpacking the unit and checking for shipping damage.

Before Applying Power

U.S.A. and Canada Power

Specific power requirements for units shipped to the USA and Canada.

Australia and Europe Power

Specific power requirements for units shipped to Australia and Europe.

United Kingdom Power

Specific power requirements for units shipped to the United Kingdom.

Other Countries Power

Power requirements for units shipped to other countries, including voltage selection.

AC Voltage Selector

Guide to setting the AC voltage selector switch for different regions.

Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

General Safety Warnings

Essential safety guidelines for operating the audio equipment safely, covering points 1-12.

Additional Safety Precautions

System Connections

System Control Connection

Details on connecting the system control cord for remote operation.

Controls and Indicators

Operation of Graphic Equalizer

DEMO Mode

Demonstrates equalizer effects visually and audibly.

AI-AUTO Operation

Automatic equalizer setting for CD playback based on disc content.

AI-FOCUS Operation

Automatic equalizer setting for CD playback with presence effect ON.

AI-LINK Operation

Automatic equalizer setting enhancement for presence effects on all input sources.

AI FILE Storage

Storing optimum equalizer curves set by AI for up to 60 CDs.

MANUAL/REFERENCE Modes

Using preset and user-defined equalizer patterns.

CHARACTER Display

Displays frequency distribution in four different patterns.

REC MODE Function

Applying equalizer patterns to tape recording for car or headphone stereo.

Contents of Display

Graphic Equalizer Display

Shows how each frequency range is compensated by the equalizer.

Spectrum Analyzer Display

Displays frequency distribution of the source being played.

Character Display

Changes the display mode of the spectrum analyzer.

Graphic Equalizer Operation Details

Demonstration Procedure

How to visually and audibly check equalizer effects.

AI AUTO Operation for CD Play

Automatic equalizer setting for CD playback by pressing the AI key.

Graphic Equalizer Operation Details

AI FOCUS Operation for CD Play

Automatic setting of delay, volume, and equalizer for CD play with presence ON.

Graphic Equalizer Operation Details

Storing Optimum Equalizer Curve (AI FILE)

Saving AI-set equalizer curves for up to 60 CDs.

Recalling Stored Equalizer Curve (AI FILE)

Playback using previously stored AI equalizer data.

Graphic Equalizer Operation Details

MANUAL/REFERENCE Feature Operation

Recalling fifteen preset equalizer patterns easily.

Using the FLAT Key

How to flatten the equalizer curve.

Graphic Equalizer Operation Details

Equalizer Pattern List

A list of 15 preset equalizer patterns and their descriptions.

Graphic Equalizer Operation Details

Fine Adjustment of Frequency Bands

Adjusting individual frequency band levels in the graphic equalizer.

User-Preset Patterns (M-1 to M-5)

Creating and storing custom equalizer patterns in manual memory.

Graphic Equalizer Operation Details

REC MODE Key Usage

Applying equalizer patterns to tape recording for car or headphone stereo.

Bass Compensation

Active Natural Bass Circuit modes for bass adjustment.

Functions of Graphic Equalizer

Listening Room Compensation

Adjusting frequency response to counteract room acoustics.

Individual Taste Adjustment

Enhancing or attenuating specific instruments or voices.

Sound Equalization Bands

Explains the effect of adjusting specific frequency ranges.

Surround Modes and Presence Modes

Presence Modes

Seven modes (Arena, Jazz Club, etc.) for creating presence effects.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND

Simulates movie theater surround sound with optional rear speakers.

DOLBY 3 STEREO

Improves center sound positioning when rear speakers are not used.

PRESENCE REC

Recording presence effects in stereo for headphone or car stereo playback.

Speaker Layout

DOLBY PRO LOGIC Layouts

Speaker arrangements for NORMAL, WIDE, and PHANTOM modes.

DOLBY 3 STEREO Layout

Speaker setup when surround rear speakers are not used.

DSP Surround Modes Layouts

Speaker configurations for S.4ch, F.4ch, and F.2ch modes.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC Delay Time Setting

Formula and method for adjusting delay time based on speaker distance.

DOLBY SURROUND

Dolby Surround Field Adjustment

Steps to adjust center and rear levels and delay time for optimal surround.

Center Mode Selection

Choosing the correct center mode (NORMAL, WIDE, PHANTOM) for speaker setup.

Operation of Dolby Surround Playback

DOLBY 3 STEREO

DOLBY 3 STEREO Adjustment

Steps to adjust center speaker volume for optimal effect.

DOLBY 3 STEREO Playback

How to play audio using the DOLBY 3 STEREO mode.

Presence

Presence Playback

How to select surround modes and adjust speaker volumes for presence effects.

S.4ch Mode Adjustment

Adjusting omnidirectional and rear speaker volumes in S.4ch mode.

F.4ch Mode Volume Balance

Adjusting volume balance for omnidirectional speakers in F.4ch mode.

Cancelling Presence Effect

How to turn off the presence effect when not needed.

Presence Features

Combination of Presence and Environmental Sound (F.4ch only)

Using F.4ch mode to combine presence with environmental sound.

Ending Presence Play

Steps to cancel DSP presence and environmental sound.

To Turn Presence Effect OFF

To Record with Presence Effect

Types and Results of Presence Modes

Descriptions of various presence modes and their sonic characteristics.

ASFC (Acoustic Surround Field Control)

Adjusting delay times and reverberation for acoustic field effects.

Let's Sing

Regular MIC MIXING

Matching microphone sound with music for duets.

Using HIT MASTER

Muting vocal parts of music for solo singing.

Karaoke with HIT MASTER

Performing karaoke using HIT MASTER and the KARAOKE presence mode.

Singing with Echo

Song Recording

Recording vocals with background music.

In Case of Difficulty

Memory Backup

Information on how memory contents are retained when power is off.

Specifications

Performance Specifications

Details on equalizer range, frequency response, distortion, and gain.

General Specifications

Power consumption, AC outlet type, dimensions, and weight.

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