Kenwood KAF-3030R manual

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    STEREO INTEGRA TED AMPLIFIER B60-4527-08 (EN) KENWOOD CORPORA TION INSTR UCTION MANU AL KAF-3030R KAF-1030[...]

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    2 KAF-3030R/1030 (En) Before applying power Units are designed for operation as follows. Europe and UK ........................................................................ A C 230 V only Safety precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN W ARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. C[...]

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    3 KAF-3030R/1030 (En) Special features Adv. DA / CD DIRECT (KAF-3030R only) Caution: Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Contents Before applying power .................................................................................................................................................. 2 Before applying power .....[...]

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    4 KAF-3030R/1030 (En) 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 prod[...]

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    5 KAF-3030R/1030 (En) 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[...]

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    6 KAF-3030R/1030 (En) + – – + SPEAKERS (A or B : 4–16 Ω , A and B : 8–16 Ω ) R A B L MD/CD-R TAPE REC PLAY REC TUNER AUX Adv. DA /CD SYSTEM CONTROL PLAY PHONO SIGNAL GND R L SERIAL NO. KAF-3030R STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER AC 230V 50Hz 150W KENWOOD CORPORATION MADE IN KOREA AC OUTLETS UNSWITCHED 100W MAX. SWITCHED TOTAL 200W MAX. System[...]

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    7 KAF-3030R/1030 (En) The system control operations Remote Control The remote control supplied with this unit can also be used to control the other components in the system. Automatic Operation (except [XR] and [XS-8] equipment) When you start playback from a source component, the input selector on this unit switches to that component automatically[...]

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    8 KAF-3030R/1030 (En) + – – + SPEAKERS (A or B : 4–16 Ω , A and B : 8–16 Ω ) R A B L PHONO MD/CD-R TAPE REC PLAY REC TUNER AUX Adv. DA /CD SYSTEM CONTROL PLAY SIGNAL GND L R Connect the speakers as shown below, ensuring that bare wires do not make contact with other terminals. Speaker impedance When only one pair of speakers is connecte[...]

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    9 KAF-3030R/1030 (En) Main unit Controls and indicators About the standby indicator (KAF-3030R only) This unit has a standby indicator that lights to show that a small amount of current is being supplied to the unit in order to preserve the memory. This is called the Standby mode. When the Standby indicator is lit, the amplifier can be switched ON/[...]

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    10 KAF-3030R/1030 (En) REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-A0301 4¢  7 6 4¢  7 3 8¶  1 ¡  8¶  fi  fi % % 1¡  2 73 A DISC SKIP B AUX TUNER TAPE POWER MD PHONO MUTE VOLUME CONTROL TUNER P.CALL CD TAPE MD Adv. DA/CD SOURCE DIRECT Adv. DA/CD DIRECT The part of the illustration designates keys that can be used to operate KENWOOD compo[...]

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    11 KAF-3030R/1030 (En) Operation of remote control unit (KAF-3030R only) 1. The supplied batteries are intended for use in operation checks. Therefore, their lives may be shorter than ordinary batteries. 2. When the remote-controllable distance gets shorter than before, replace both batteries with new ones. 3. Malfunction may occur if direct sunlig[...]

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    12 KAF-3030R/1030 (En) Playing music Preparation • Set the POWER key to the ON position. • When the POWER switch of the KAF-3030R is left ON at all times, the power can be switched on and off with the remote control unit. : Keys or controls to be used in this operation. ...........................................................................[...]

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    13 KAF-3030R/1030 (En) Sound adjustment functions To mute sound temporarily Lights Adjusting the left/right sound balance • When you press again, the volume returns to the original level and the MUTE indicator goes out. To decrease the right sound To decrease the left sound Adjusting the tone • Make sure the SOURCE DIRECT and Adv. DA / CD DIREC[...]

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    14 KAF-3030R/1030 (En) Listening to high quality sound from Advanced Digital Audio music source (Adv. DA / CD DIRECT) (KAF-3030R only) Listening to high quality sound from a music source (SOURCE DIRECT) Use this mode to avoid unnecessary circuitry during playback when you want to listen to high quality sound. .......................................[...]

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    15 KAF-3030R/1030 (En) Recording To record a music source 1 Select the source to be recorded. 2 Put the cassette deck or MD recorder in record-pause mode. 3 Play the source and start recording. : Keys or controls to be used in this operation. • The indicator for the selected source lights. One lights. The figure shows an example for the KAF-3030R[...]

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    16 KAF-3030R/1030 (En) In case of difficulty Note Note Do not use contact cleaners because they could cause a malfunction. Be specially careful of contact cleaners containing oil, fo r they may deform the plastic components. Operation to reset The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impossibility to operate, erroneous display, etc.) when the p[...]

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    17 KAF-3030R/1030 (En) Notes Notes Notes Specifications Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. KAF-1030 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. 2. The full performance may not be exhibited in extremely cold locations (below freezing). R[...]

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    18 KAF-3030R/1030 (En) 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[...]