AKAI Creative At Heart DIGITAL INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER bey eee Ue ‘To ensure optimum performance of this unit, please read this ‘operator's manual thoroughly. ‘This operator's manual appllos equally to models AM-57 and AMG57 oxcept winere otherwise noted. ‘The AN-87 model is used forthe ilustrations in this manual AMPLIFICATEUR NUMERIQUE INTEGRE CE eras ‘Alin. de garantirune performance optimal de cet apparel, ire attentivement ce manuel de lutilseteur. ‘Go manuel de Futiisateur s'appique également aux modéies ‘AN-87 et AM-67 saut indication contralre. Le modéle AM-67 est utiisé pour les illustrations dans ce ma- uel DIGITAL-INTEGRIERTER VERSTARKER Bedienungsanleitung Bite lesen Sie sich diese Badienungsanleitung aufmerksam durch, um eine optimale Lelstung dieses Gerdtes erzielen zu kénnen, Diose Bodionungsanleitung git gleichermaBen Ur dle Madelle ‘ANL-S7 und AM-67, auBer wo anders angegeben. {n den llustraionen dieser Bedienungsanieitung wurde das Modell AML87 angewandt DIGITALE GEINTEGREERDE VERSTERKER Gebruiksaanwijzing Lees deze gebruiksaanwijzinginzijn gehoe! door teneinde opti- maal gebruik te maken van de mogeljkheden die dit toestel biodt. Deze handleiding is eveneens van toepassingopmodellen AM- 57 en AN-87, behalve waar anders aangegeven. Hetmodel AN-67 is gebruik voor de ilustraties indeze handlei- ding, AMPLIFICADOR DIGITAL INTEGRADO DC Ro) ‘Afin de garantizar un rendimiento éptimo de la unidad en todo momento, ea detenidamente este manual de instrucciones. Este manvaldeinstrucciones esigualmente vido paralosmo- delos AN-57 y AN-67, salvo cuando se inica lo contrario. Elmodelo AM-67 es utlizado paralas Iustraciones en estema- ‘ual de instrucciones, English Page 1-13 Frangais .... . Page 15-28 Deutsch . Seite 29-42 Nederlands .. os Pagina 43-56 Espafol .. Pagina 57-70Precautions and table of contents rr WARNING To prevent fe oF shock hazard, do nat expose this ap Plahoe to rain or Moisture. +n oe Power requirements + requirements for elecvcal appliances die from Pe eater ase ensure thal Your Unt meets the e- sivements in your A708. sere oneal. @ ualiedeoctician, 220-230V, S0HZ. 2&0 fo This equipment conforms to NO.82/499)/EEC, 87/908) EEC standard. o CONFORME AL D.M. 13 APRILE 1989 DIRETTIVA CEE) 08. Ce SB-It axe Your Contribution to Protec the Environment wae oe erat tne 50 sya fr recylng Used rae small, accumulators (rechargeable 35 wal sr Dattrioe (cols) and starr bat batters [got be trownintothegarbagecan, teetss eave them al an anpropriato depot. Al ther Please legpatterzes.canbetrrown ut withthe household waste, ay Table of contents Basic connections nner Digital component connections Controls. : omote control ‘Source playback .. ‘Operation details Recording ‘Troubleshooting Spectications What you should know to protect yourself ‘* Never touch the power cords plug with wet hands. ‘Aiways pull the power cord out by its plug, never by its cord. * Onlyleta qualified professional repalror reassemble the am- pltier. An inexperienced person might touch the internal parts and receive a serious shock. ‘© Never put anything, especially metal into the amplifier. Protect the amplifier too '¢ Use a household AC power source only. Never use @ DG power source. + wateris spiled on the ampiter, disconnectit and call your dealer. ‘© Make sure thatthe amplifiers well ventilated and away from alec sunlight ‘¢ Toavoid damage tothe internal circuits and the external sur- face, keep the amplifier avay from heat (stoves, etc). ‘* Avoid using aerosol sprays near the amplifier as this could {damage the finish or cause sudden ignition of the spray. + Toavoiddamaging the irish, never use paintthinneror other similar chemicals to clean the ampitier. ‘© Place the amplifier on a flat and solid surtace. * H{youdonot plan touse the ampilierfor alongperiod of time, disconnect the power cord.Basic connections Before connecting ‘© Tum off the power of all components before making conn- nections. * Connect the power cord fast © Make sure that you connect the white pin-plugs tothe lft (L- white) terminals and the red pin-plugs othe right F-red) ter- mninals. © Connect everything securely. Loose connections can leadto distortion. «© To prevent damage tothe cords, connect and disconnect by holding the plug, not the cord. ‘= lfyourturntable is equipped with an earth wire, connectitse- curely to the amplifiers yp} terminal. Speaker connection Before connecting © Check the impedance of your speakers. When using one pair of speakers: Connect speakers wit an impedance of 4 to 16 ohms ‘When using two pairs of speakers at the same ti Connect speakers with an impedance of 8 to 16 ohms. ‘The amplifiers red speaker terminals are the ® (positive) terminals and the black terminals are the © (negative) termi- nals. ‘©The @ sido ofthe speaker cable is marked to makeitdistin- {ulshable from the © side ofthe cable. Connect this marked Side to thered @ terminal and the unmarked side otheblack terminal ‘¢ Prepare the speaker cords for connection by stripping off ap- proximately tom or less (no more as this could cause a short Grou) of the outer insulation How to connect © Twist the wires together tightly. © Turn the terminal cap counter-clockwise to loosen it. ‘The speaker terminal caps.can not be fully removed from the base. © Insert the wire into the terminal fully and turn the term- nal cap clock-wise to securely connect it. ‘Speaker terminal Fasten Connecting hole Loosen Speaker placement The playback characteristics of the speakers are greatly in- fluenced by the placement and the room in which the speakers ‘are used. ‘To find the best location for the speakers play back ‘some musicwithout using the tone controls andmove the spea- kers around, However pleese keep the following in mind: * lac the speakers ona, sod surface wich ee of ve ration. ‘© Piaco the speakers in an area that is well ventilated. Do not place the speakers in a humid place. ‘+ Koop the speakers away trom direct sunight and heat sour- (6s (stoves, otc). ‘© Keep the speakers away from the turntabio. To prevent damage to the speakers: ‘Do not raise the volume excessively © Tun off the ampiier whan connecting or disconnecting, ‘© Do not touch the speaker's claphragms. Note: ‘the speakers are placed too close to the TV the magnetic, flux from the speakers will cause the TV screen to tum slightly red or pink. To avoid this the speakers should be placed a litte distance from the TV.Tuner Cassette deck or DAT deck TINE OUT? OUTPUT, LINE WN] CD player ONE NT p—_ ck or DAT dock UNE OUT) OUTPUT TAPE 1 REC (Tare 1 PLAY TAPE 2 REC ra TONE INT TAPE 2 PLAY [ae LINE OUT! oureur TAPE 5 REC Tohousehold aux ‘AC outlet LINE OUT] ouput] Cassette deck or DAT deck for playback ‘SYSTEM A speakers ‘SYSTEM B speakers: Tot FightDigital component connections (for AM-67 model only) Before proceeding ‘+ Tum offthe power of all components before making connec tions. ‘When connecting components othe DIGITAL 2and3IN ter- mipals, use digital connection cords available from your audio dealer. Ityour DAT deckis equipped with optioalinputand outputter- minals, connectit to the DIGITAL 1 (OPTICAL) IN and OUT torminals of the ampitfer using optical fle cables. ‘Always replace the terminal caps of the DIGITAL 1 (OPTI- ‘CAL)IN and OUT terminals when @ component is not con- nected to them. If your CD player is equipped with both an optical terminal and analog outputierminals, we recommend that connection ‘only be made tothe optical terminal for best sound reproduc: tion “The diglal audio signal isa composite signal made up of the left and right channel signals. For this reason, separate let land right INPUT ang OUTPUT terminals are not necessary. DIGITAL 1 (OPTICAL) IN/OUT termi- nals (AM-67 model only) These terminals are for connection of CD players or DAT decks, equipped with optical terminals. Note: ‘© When you are not using the DIGITAL 1 (OPTICAL) IOUT terminals do not remove the terminal caps. DAT deck or C0 player DIGITAL OPTICAL IN DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT For DAT deck-~ DIGITAL 2 IN DIGITAL 3 IN |< DIGITAL 1 IN Ampitior Losoracawo] CO player [DIGITAL COAXIAL] OUTPUT, CO player LJ DIGITAL COAXIAL] ouTpUTControls 6 ® 8 ® © POWER ON = / = OFF button and indicator © SPEAKERS switch (OFF/A/B/A*B) To select the speakers or to cancel aucio output from the speakers. @ DIRECT OPERATION switch (SOURCE/OFF (SUB- SONIC) To select the playback operation mode, © VOLUME contro! “To adjust the volume level. The 40 postion is the maximum volume output ofthe amplifier. © REC SELECTOR switch (TAPE COPY 2» 1/3/TAPE COPY 1 -> 2/9/PHONOJOFF/ GD/TUNER/DIGITAL 1/23 (AN-67 model)/AUX (AM-57 mode) ‘To select the playback source for recording. @ SAMPLING FREQUENCY indicators (G2kH2/44kH2/4BkH2) (AM-67 model only) Light to indicate the sampling frequency ofthe digital source being played back. © INPUT SELECTOR buttons and indicators (TAPE 1/TAPE 2/TAPE 3/TUNER/PHONO/AUX/CD) (DIGITAL 1 (OPTICAL)DIGITAL 2/DIGITAL 3 (AM-67 model only) © REMOTE SENSOR window @ BALANCE control (LEFT/RIGHT) “To adjust the left and right channel balance. Normally set to the “Centre” postion. ® ® ® ® FULL MUTE indicator Lights when the full mute mode is engaged. © MUTING (-20dB) ON = | = OFF button. To reduoe volume instantly during playback. @ MODE MONO — / = STEREO button. ‘To select between the stereo and monaural playback mode. © TREBLE control ‘To adjust the high note (treble) level. When set to ‘0’ the control is ineffective. @ BASS control ‘To adjust the ow note (bass) level When set to", the control is ineffective. @ PHONES jack For headphone connection.Remote control ‘The remote contol can be used to conveniently operate the am- piifer from a distance, ® Boo op 4 Tramemituing window D Input selector buttons PHONO, CD, TUNER, AUX, TAPE 1, TAPE 2, TAPE 3 DIGITAL 1, DIGITAL 2, DIGITAL 3 (for AM-67 model) Q PRESET STATION buttons Used to select preset stations on optional AT-S7/L tuner. Each button can be used to select 3 diferent preset stax tions. Station selection is cycic (1 -> 11 9 21-9 1 for ‘example). Press the bution that holds the desired stajion repeatedly unti the station is selected. 4 MUTING (ull mute) button 5 VOLUME A /\ buttons Operation Point the remate control atthe ampliier’s REMOTE SENSOR ‘window and press the desired operation button. Ifthe remota Control will only operate from a short distance or narrow angle, this incicates thatthe batteries are weak and need o be re: placed, How to load the batteries 1 Sldethe battery compartment coverin the direction of the arrow and remove f 2. Loat!the batteries according tothe polarity guides on the remote control unit. 3 Replace the battery compartment cover. Ieil— | LO} 1S} Il h | Cautionary notes On the remote control ‘Avoid dropping the remote control or getting it wet. ‘© Avoid exposing the remote controlto direct sunlightor strong light as this may cause maifunction. «© Keep the remote control away rom appliances that generate ‘lectical noise (TV sets, micro-nave ovens, eta.) * When replacing the batteries, clean all the remote control and battery terminals with a dry cloth. ‘© Avoid operating the remote conivol near fluorescent lights as this may cause mafunction. On the batteries: © When you do not plan to use the remota control fora long period of time, remove the batteries. ‘Read the cautions printed on the batteries before inserting them, ‘+ When replacing the batteries, replace them all atthe same time, Do not mix old batteries wih new ones.Source playback Before proceeding ‘© Setthe VOLUME contol to 0. ‘Set the MUTING switch to m OFF. Set the REC SELECTOR switch to OFF. ‘Tum on the power of all components. {ter the ampiiir’s powerhas been turned on, theprotection Circuit will be engaged for afew seconds. The ampifier can not be operated during this time, __ Sampling frequency ingicators Set the SPEAKERS switch to the desired position as follows. Wyou have connected speat ‘Set the switch to the A position. If you have connected speakers to the B terminals: ‘Sot the switch to the B postion. ityou have connected speakers toboth the Aand Bter- minals: Set the switch to the A+B position. 2, Setthe DIRECT OPERATION suitchto SOURCE or OFF {SUBSONIC). 4 Selectthe playback source with he input selector but- tons as follows: Fs to the A terminals: For broadcast reception: ross the TUNER button, For record playback: Press the PHONO button. For CD playback: Press the CD button. For auxiliary source playback: ross the AUX button. For playback ofa cassette deck or DATdeckconnected to the TAPE 1, 2 or 3 terminals: Press the TAPE 1, 20 $ button depending on where the ‘component is connected. For digital source playback (AM-87 model only): Press the DIGITAL (OPTICAL), DIGITAL 2or DIGITAL button depending on which digi terminal the component is connected to. 4, Play beck the lected source. 5 Adlustthe playback volume with the VOLUME control ‘After playback is finished: ‘ter turing the velume down tum the power off by pressing the POWER button. Sampling frequency indicators (AM-67 model only) ‘The sampling frequency indicators light up during digital source playback to indicate the source's sampling tre- ‘quency. ‘The sampling frequency isan important frequency necess- ary for digital to analog signal conversion during playback. ‘The standard sampling frequencies are 48kHz, 44.1kHz ‘and 3okH2. +The 44kitz Indicator will ight up during 44.1kHz samp- ling frequency source playback.Operation details ‘SPEAKERS DIRECT OPERATION PHONES TREBLE BASS MODE muTiNG BALANCE DIRECT OPERATION switch ‘The DIRECT OPERATION svitch is used to help Improve sound quay by selecting the shortest uit rout through the amplifier thatthe playback signal has to travel When set to SOURCE: ‘The subsonic filter, tone control circuit and balance contro cit- cuits are by-passed. When set to OFF (SUBSONIC): “The playback signal is routed through the subsonic fier, tone ‘control ercult and balance control circuits During record playback ths postion can be used to reduce ultra low frequency noise, rumble, hum etc. (Indicated by woofer vi- bration during playback). Ne ‘©The subsonic fiter removes low frequency signals (18Hz or lower) that are present in the playback signals. Treble and bass tone adjustment 4 Sel tte DIRECT OPERATION switch to OFF (SUB- SONIC). Use the BASS and TREBLE controls as follows: Bass adjustment To increase the level Tum the BASS control toward + 10. To decrease the lev ‘Tum the BASS control toward - 10. To defeat the control: Set the contol to 0. Treble adjustment To increase the level: Tum the TREBLE control toward + 10 To decrease the level: Turn the TREBLE control toward - 10. To defeat the control Set the contralto 0. Left/right channel volume balance ad- justment Set the DIRECT OPERATION switch to OFF (SUB- SONIC). Use the BALANCE control as follows: ‘To decrease the right channel volume: Turn the BALANCE control to the LEFT. To increase the left channel volum ‘Tum the BALANCE control to the RIGHT.10 Listening with headphones 1 Setthe SPEAKERS suitch to OFF =. 2, Connect the headphones tothe PHONES jack. 4, Aaust the volume with the VOLUME control Caution: ‘© Donotlisten forlong periods of time athigh volume levels es this may damage your hearing. ‘© When connecting a pai otheadphones during playback, turn the volume down fist. Volume mute “The mating system can be used to instanty reduc playback volume. There are two muting systems to choose trom: partial ‘ute, engaged with the ampliir’s MUTING (-20dB) button and full mute, engaged with the remote control's MUTING button. Duringpartial mute, volume willbereduced by 2048. During ful mute fe volume wil be cut completely. ‘To mute the volume: It Press the amplifier’s MUTING button to the ON = posi- tion, or press the remote control's MUTING button, ‘To resume the normal volume level I Press the amplifier or remote control's MUTING button again. Note: ‘© When the full mute mode Is engaged with the remote con- trols MUTING button, the amplifiers FULL MUTE indicator wil ight. Stereo/monaural sound selection 1 Sehthe DIRECT OPERATION switch to OFF (SUB- SONIC). D. Press the MODE button a follows: For monaural selection: Press the MODE button fo the MONO = position, For stereo selection: Press the MODE button to the STEREO = position. Protection circuit ‘This ampitier includes abultn protection crcuitthatis ac~ tivated to protect the speakers from noise damage when the ampiter’s power is turned on. The protection circuit also functions during playback to pro- tect the speakers rom overloading and to protect the ck- cuits from damage. Wren the protection creut is engaged, the output signal wil be cut automaticaly. ‘Should the sound be cut during playback: 4 Tum the ample off 12. Check for and correct the cause. 4g, Turn the ampiiir back on.Recording Before proceeding Tum on the power of all components Musing a DAT deck for recording, setitfor analog recording. ‘| When connecting components for tape dubbing: ‘The TAPE 1 and 2 terminals ae for connection ofthe source eck oF recording deck. ‘The TAPE 3 terminals are for connection of the recording deck only 4, Stet the recording source with the REC SELECTOR ‘witch as follows: For broadcast recording: Set to TUNER. For record dise recording: ‘Set to PHONO. For CD recording: ‘Setto CD. For digital source recording (AN-67 model only): Seto DIGITAL 1/213 and press the DIGITAL 1(OPTICAL), DIGITAL 2 or DIGITAL 3 input selector button, depending ‘on which digital terminal the source component is con nected to. For tape dubbing: Setto TAPE COPY 1 -> 2/8 when recording romacassette deck or DAT deck connected tothe TAPE: terminals, For tape dubbing: ‘Setto TAPE COPY 2 1/3 when recording fromacassette deck or DAT deck connected to the TAPE 2 terminals. 1. Aforalusting the recording levelofthe cassette deck for DAT deck, start recording. After recording Is finished: ‘Setthe REC SELECTOR switch to OFF and tum off the power. Monitoring the recording ‘To monitor the sound ofthe source being recorded, select the source withthe input selector buttons. Ifthe tape deck you are using to record on has 3 heads, you can ‘monitor the actual sound that is being recorded by pressing the inputselector button that corresponds othe recording deckyou wish to monitor. Listening to another source during recording IHyou wish to listen to another source during recording, simply selectthat source with the input selector buttons. Recording will ‘ot be interrupted. Toadjust he sound ofthe selected source (using the VOLUME, BALANCE, BASS, TREBLE, MODE or MUTING controls), set the DIRECT OPERATION snitch to OFF (SUBSONIC) before recording, Signals being recorded will not be affected by ad justments, Note: '* During recording do not change the position of the REC SE- LECTOR switoh as this wil Interfere with recording. ‘© For AN-67 model: During digital source recording, do not change the DIGITAL 1 (OPTICAL), 20r 3 input selector but. ton seting as this wil interfere with recording. ; 1112 Troubleshooting ‘Should youhave any problems during the operation ofthis amplifier, please check that alithe controls are setto their proper positions ‘and thatallthe connections are correct (refer to this manual for the proper procedures}. a problem persists referto the advice below. ifthe problem cannot be corrected wth the Instructions below, write down the model and serial numbers and all pertinent dataregaré- ing warranty coverage, as well as a clear description ofthe probiem and contact your nearest AKAl service centre Problem Check point ‘No power. No sound, “Ampiiisr connections are not correct. Check the amiier connections. SPEAKERS switch is set tothe wrong poston. Set the switch tothe correct positon VOLUME control is set to 0. Set the VOLUME control to the desired position. ‘The correct input selector button isnot pressed. ross the correct button. ‘No sound afier the power Is turned on. ‘The protection system is engaged. Walta few seconds. 'No sound aller the power is tured on (even after playback volume adjustment). “The protection systom is engaged. ‘Stop playback as soon as possibie, tum off the power, and then ‘check the speaker cord connections. ‘Connect a speaker system with an impedance of over 8 ohms or set the SPEAKERS switch to OFF. VOLUME setting indicates a higher volume level than can be heard. ‘The MUTING switch is set to ON = Set the switch to OFF =. ‘Humming noise Is heard during record playback. ‘The turntable’s ground wire included) isnot connected or connec tion cords are not securely connected. Connectthe ground wire tothe 7rhy_ terminal and make sure that the connection cords are connected securely. ‘Bass or stereo sound is not reproduced fully ‘Speakers are not connected correctly. ‘Check the polarity of the connections. ‘Deck wil not play back. “The correct input selector button isnot pressed. ress the correct bution, Digital source playback can not be performed. ‘Connections are not corect or the digtal terminals are nat used for ‘connection. (Check the connections and change them Ifnecessary. ‘Connections should be made wth digtal connection cords available from your ausio dealer. ‘The correctinput selector button (DIGITAL 1 (OPTICAL), 203) has not been pressed Press the appropriate button, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE or MODE controls are ot effective. “The DIRECT OPERATION switch is sotto SOURCE. Set ito OFF (SUBSONIC). Payback is monaural “The MODE button is set io MONO = Setitto STEREO “The woofers dlaphragm vibrates stowiy during play- back "A warped record is being played back ‘Setthe DIRECT OPERATION switch to the OFF (SUBSONIC) posi- tion to remove subsonic noise. Flscording an not be performed. Decks are not properly connected. (Check the connections. ‘The REC SELECTOR swlich isnot set tothe appropriate position. ‘Sot it to the proper postion. Digital recording can not be performed. “Connections are not proper o the digital input and output terminals, fare not being used. 5 Check the connections and change them if necessary Connections should be made with digital connection cords aveilable {rom your audio dealer. ‘The DAT deck is not inthe digital recording mode. Set the deck to the digital recording mode. The digital source is protected from recording Play back the source in the analog mode for recording. ‘The DIGITAL 1 (OPTICAL), 2or3inputselector button has notbeen Dressed. Press the appropriate button, “Tape dubbing can not be performed. ‘The REC SELECTOR switch is nat set to the appropriate position. Set the switch to the appropriate positon.Specifications Power output (at AC 230 V) AM-87 200W + 200W (DIN, 4 ohms, AktHz, 1%) 1IOW + t10W (FTC, 8 ohms, 20Hz to 20ktHz, 0.05% 17OW + 170W (DIN, 4 ohms tkHz, 1%) 100W + iow (FTC, 8 ohms, 20Hz to 20kH2, 0.05%) 5H to 60KH2/0.1% 0.005% (1kiHz, 8 ohms) AMS? Power band width ... Total harmonic distorion Frequency response ...... BHz to 100ki (+008, -3dB) Tone control 48d (100H2) : +2848 (10kH2) Input sensiivityimpedance Phono (MM) ....nnrose 2.OmVI47K ohms Tuner/CO/Tape 480mV/47k ohms Maximum input level hon 1 160mV Output level Tape rec out. 160mv Damping factor “48 (TkHz, 8 ohms) residual noise Ocimv (Aster) SN Phono (MM)... 8608 (IHF-A) Tuner/CD/Tape 10208 (IHF-A) ‘Audio mute 2008 ‘Subsonic fiter " 1OHz (-12dB/oct) Channel separation 75¢B (1kH2)/55aB (10kt42) Cross talk Phono v-» 75dB (1ki4z, §.OmV input level) Tuner(CD/Tape "BSA (1 kHz, 600mV input level) Required speaker impedance AorB .. sees 410 16 ohms Aland B vcsssnnnens 810 16 ohms Power requirement wn... 220-230, 5OHZ Power consumption AMET on 3300 AM-57 BBW Dimensions 1 425(W) * 177(H) x 401(0)mm Weight AMET ocecseceenns 14K AMS I 9.akg Digital section (AM-67 only) ‘Sampling frequency S2kdHz/44.tkHz/AkHe Digital titer "18 bit, 8 times over sampling DUA converter vnevssonn. Interpolative one bit dual Digital input level Coaxial . 0.5Vp-p/78 ohms Optical 4 to -23dm Frequency response ..... SH2 to 2OkHz (20.848) 9648, 0.002% Dynamic range Total harmonic di * For improvement purposes, specifications and design are ‘subject to change without notice, 13Memo