Akai AM 67 Owners Manual

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AKA]

Creative At Heart

. DIGITAL INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
- Operator-�s manual '
To ensure optimum performance of this unit. please lead this
. operator's manual thoroughly.

This operator's manual applies equally to models AM-57 and

AM-67 except where otherwise noted.
The AM-67 model ls used for the illustralions in IhIs manual.
- AMPLIFICATEUR NUMERIQUE INTEGRE
Manuel de l-�utilisateur

Afln de garanilr une perlormanoe optimele de 091 appareil. lire
anentivement as manual de l-�utiIIsateur.

Ce manual de I-�uxliisateur s'appllque également aux modéies
AM-57 et AM-67 sauf indication comralre.

Le models AM-67 est utilise pour les illustrallons dans as me-
nuel.

DIGITAL-INTEGRIERTER VERSTAFIKER

Bine lesen Sie slch diese Bedlenungsanleltung eufmerksam
----- durch, urn eine optimale Lelstung dieses Gerétes erzielen zu
kénnen.

Diese Bedlenungsanleitung gilt glelchermaBen fflr die Modelle
AM-57 und AM-67, auBer wo anders angegeben.

In den Illustratlonen dleser Bedlenungsanleltung wurde das
Modell AM-67 angewandt.

DIGITALE GEINTEGREEFIDE VERSTEFIKER

' Gebruiksaanwiizing

Lees deze gebruiksaanwijzing In zljn geheei doortenelnde opti-
maal gebruik te maken van de mpgeiljkheden dle dil toestel
biedi.

Deze handieidlng Is eveneens van loepassing op modellen AM-
57 en AM-67, behere waar anders aangegeven.

Hetmodel AM-67 ls gebruiklvoor de Illusirailes in deze handle!-
ding.

AMPLIFICADOR DIGITAL INTEGRADO

Manual de use

A fin de garentizer un rendimiemo optima de la unidad en todo
memento, lee delenidamente este manual de insiruociones.
Esta manual de Instrucciones es lgualmeme valido para Ios mo-
delos AM-57 y AMo67, salvo cuando se indlca Io oontrario.

El modeIo AM-67 es uiillzado para Ias ilustraciones en este ma-
nual de instruociones.

English ............. Page 1-13
Frangais ....................... Page 15 - 28
Deutsch ..... . ............. Selle 29 - 42
Nederlands .................... Pagina 43 - 56

Espafiol ..... . .................. Pagina 57 - 70

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Precautions and table of contents

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard. do not expose this ap-

liance to rain or moisture.
P 1-En

Power req ulrements

Power requirements for electrical appliances differ from
area to area. Please ensure that your unit meets the re-
quirements in your areas -� . .

If in doubt consult a quallfled electrician.

-230V. 50Hz.
22° 2-En

m. equipment conforms to Mommas/sec, 37/303]

ta dard.
EECs n 3A-En

CONFORME AL D.M. 13 APRILE 1939 DIRETI'IVA GEE]

s1/aos. SB.-�

Make Your Contribution to Protect the Environment

Used batteries with the ISO symbol for recycling

as well as small accumulators (rechargeable w

batteries), mini-batteries (cells) and starter bat- Q-�?
teries should not be thrown into the garbage can.

Please leave them at an appropriate depot All other
household batteries can be thrown outwith the household

waste. 29'Ei-�l

Table of contents

Basic connections ..................
Digital component connections .
Controls ......
Remote contrc
Source playback .
Operation details

Recording ..........
Troubleshooting .
Specifications ........

What you should know to protect
yourself

0 Never touch the power cord-�s plug with wet hands.

I Always pull the power cord out by its plug. never by its cord.

0 Only let a qualified professional repair or reassemble the am-
plifier. An inexperienced person might touch the internal
parts and receive a serious shock.

0 Never put anything. especially metal into the amplifier.

Protect the amplifier too

0 Use a household AC power source only. Never use a DC
power source.

0 If water is spilled on the amplifier, disconnect It and call your
dealer.

0 Make sure that the amplifier is well ventilated and away from
direct sunlight.

0 To avoid damage to the internal circuits and the extemai sur-
face. keep the amplifier away from heat (stoves, etc.).

- Avoid using aerosol sprays near the amplifier as this could
damage the finish or cause sudden ignition of the spray.

0 To avoid damaing the finish. never use paintthlnnerorother
similar chemicals to clean the amplifier.

0 Place the amplifier on a flat and solid surface.

0 If you do not plan to use the amplifier for along period of time, '
disconnect the power cord.

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Tuner Cassette deck or DAT deck

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OUTPUT Turntable
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LINE IN/
INPUT LINE OUTI
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Cassette deck or» DAT deck
TAPE 1 PLAY
TAPE 2 PLAY
fi TAPE 3 PLAY

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INPUT

LINE OUT/ -�
OUTPUT

Amplifier

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Cassette deck or DAT deck Left Right L9-� Right
for pIayback SYSTEM A speakers SYSTEM B speakers

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Controls

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G) POWER ON .[ JOFF button and Indicator

(2) SPEAKERS switch (OFF/A/B[A+B)
To select the speakers or to cancel audio output from the
speakers.

® DIRECT OPERATION switch (SOURCE/OFF (SUB-
SONIC»
To select the playback operation mode.

(D VOLUME cOntroI
To adjust the volume level. The 40 position Is the maximum
volume output of the amplifier.

G) REC SELECTOR switch
(TAPE COPY 2 -) 1/3/TAPE COPY 1 -) 2/3/PHONO/OFF/
CD/TUNER/DIGITAL 1/2/3 (AM-67 model)/AUX (AM-57
model»
To select the playback source for recording.

® SAMPLING FREQUENCY indicators
(32kHzl44kHz/48kHz) (AM-87 model only)
Light to Indicate the sampling frequency of the digital source
being played back.

® INPUT SELECTOR buttons and indicators
(TAPE 1rI-�APE 2/TAPE SI'TUNER/PHONOIAUX/CD)
(DIGITAL 1 (OPTICAL)/DIGITAL 2/DIGITAL 3 (AM-67
model only)

G) REMOTE SENSOR window
(I) BALANCE control (LEFT/RIGHT)

To adjust the left and right channel balance. Normally set to
the 'Centre' position.

® FULL MUTE Indicator
Lights when the full mute mode is engaged.

® MUTING (-20de) ON -1 non: button.
To reduce volume instantly during playback.

6} MODE MONO A I :STEREO button.
To select between the stereo and monaural playback mode.

0 TREBLE control
To adjust the high note (treble) level.
When set to -�0-�. the control Is Ineffective.

0 BASS control
To adjust the low note (bass) level.
When set to -�0", the control ls ineffective.

® PHONES jack
For headphone connection.