Page 2 - Before applying power; Safety precautions; Caution : Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.; *AC voltage selection
G-EQ300 (En/K) 2 Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ................................................................................................................................................................ AC 120 V onlyAustralia .......................................
Page 3 - Special features; MANUAL/REFERENCE modes; Introduction; PARAMETRIC/GRAPHIC modes; Accessories; Contents; Caution : Read the pages marked
G-EQ300 (En/K) 3 Special features The large FL display, 14-band equalizer and 27-spectrum analyzer featureshigh visibility of information and make it possible to set EQ (equalizer) curveswith high accuracy. Large FL display, 14-band equalizerand 27-spectrum analyzer MANUAL: Five preset patterns have...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS; Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
G-EQ300 (En/K) 4 6 . T e m p e r a t u r e – T h e a p p l i a n c e m a y n o t f u n c t i o n p r o p e r l y i f u s e d a t e x t r e m e l y l o w , o r f r e e z i n g t e m p e r a t u r e s . T h ei d e a l a m b i e n t t e m p e r a t u r e i s a b o v e + 5 ° C ( 4 1 ° F ) . 7 . H e a t ...
Page 6 - Before operation; Unpacking; Beware of condensation; Cleaning
G-EQ300 (En/K) 6 Before operation Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost.Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your unit was shipp...
Page 7 - Names and functions of parts; STANDBY indicator; Display
G-EQ300 (En/K) 7 Names and functions of parts Indicators EQ. ON GRAPHIC MEMORY PARAMETRIC MANUAL F1, F2, F3 REFERENCE WIDE/NARROW STANDBY indicator While standby mode is indicated, a small amount of power is supplied to the system to back up the memory. In this mode, thesystem can be turned ON by re...
Page 8 - System connections; Caution regarding placement
G-EQ300 (En/K) 8 LINE IN OUT R L R L TAPE PLAY IN RECOUT SYSTEM CONTROL AC OUTLET R L REC PLAY TAPE 2 (MONITOR) SYSTEM CONTROL L R REC IN LINE PLAY OUT * System connections Make connection as shown below. When connecting therelated system components, refer also to the instructionmanuals of the relat...
Page 9 - About the system control operations; About the system control connections
G-EQ300 (En/K) 9 System connections SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROL * 4 When this unit is connected to KENWOOD audio component system “SERIES 21”, also connect them through the system control cords toallow system-control operations between components. Conne...
Page 10 - Select the desired display mode.; Graphic equalizer display mode; Spectrum analyzer display mode; Press the ON/STANDBY key to turn the unit ON.; Switching the display modes; Preparation
G-EQ300 (En/K) 1 0 Display 2 Select the desired display mode. 2.5k 3.9k 6.3k 10k 16 k 400 625 1k 1.5k 250 40 63 98 160 Graphic equalizer display mode Shows how each frequency range is compensated.The graphic equalizer display also appears for about 5 seconds, evenwhile the unit is in the spectrum an...
Page 11 - Select the “DEMO” mode.; Demonstration method; To stop demonstration
G-EQ300 (En/K) 1 1 1 Play a music source. 2 Select the “DEMO” mode. Demonstration is performed repeatedly in the following order. GRAPHIC PARAMETRIC REFERENCE MANUAL Display Demonstration method Demonstration of equalizer curves can be displayed to helpthe user understand the features of the equaliz...
Page 12 - Operation of graphic equalizer; Select an equalizer pattern.; To cancel the equalizer effect:; Operation of MANUAL feature; “FLAT” key
G-EQ300 (En/K) 1 2 Operation of graphic equalizer 1 Play a music source. 2 Select the “EQ.ON” mode. 3 4 Select an equalizer pattern. 2.5k 3.9k 6.3k 10k 16 k 400 625 1k 1.5k 250 40 63 98 160 2.5k 3.9k 6.3k 10k 16 k 400 625 1k 1.5k 250 40 63 98 160 EQ. ON To cancel the equalizer effect: MANUAL “EQ.ON”...
Page 13 - Operation of REFERENCE feature
G-EQ300 (En/K) 1 3 1 Play a music source. 2 Select the “EQ.ON” mode. 3 Set to “REFERENCE”. 4 Select an equalizer pattern. EQ. ON To cancel the equalizer effect: ¶ The pattern being displayed remains the same. “EQ.ON” indicator goes off. REFERENCE “EQ.ON” Lights up. Operation of REFERENCE feature Fiv...
Page 14 - Equalizer pattern list
G-EQ300 (En/K) 1 4 2.5k 3.9k 6.3k 10k 16 k 400 625 1k 1.5k 250 40 63 98 160 2.5k 3.9k 6.3k 10k 16 k 400 625 1k 1.5k 250 40 63 98 160 2.5k 3.9k 6.3k 10k 16 k 400 625 1k 1.5k 250 40 63 98 160 2.5k 3.9k 6.3k 10k 16 k 400 625 1k 1.5k 250 40 63 98 160 2.5k 3.9k 6.3k 10k 16 k 400 625 1k 1.5k 250 40 63 98 ...
Page 15 - Creation of desired equalizer patterns; Operation in PARAMETRIC mode
G-EQ300 (En/K) 1 5 1 Select the “graphic equalizer display mode”. 2 Select the “EQ.ON” mode. Select the “PARAMETRIC” mode 3 Select the key to store the center frequency. 4 F1 PARAMETRIC PARAMETRIC EQ. ON Creation of desired equalizer patterns Equalizer curves can be created by setting up to 3 center...
Page 17 - Operation in GRAPHIC mode
G-EQ300 (En/K) 1 7 Select the “graphic equalizer display mode”. 1 Select the “EQ.ON” mode. 2 Select the “GRAPHIC” mode. 3 Select the frequency band to be adjusted. Adjust its level. 5 EQ. ON “EQ. ON” lights up. 2 5 K H Z 2.5k 3.9k 6.3k 1k 1.5k Fine adjustment of each frequency band: 6 4 If the mode ...
Page 18 - Registration of EQUALIZER pattern; Create a desired equalizer pattern.; To cancel the registered pattern
G-EQ300 (En/K) 1 8 Registration of EQUALIZER pattern Create a desired equalizer pattern. 1 Preset the equalizer pattern. 2 1 Press the MEMORY key. 2 Press one of the preset keys.Press while MEMORY is lighted up. To cancel the registered pattern The registered equalizer pattern can be canceled and re...
Page 19 - Initiate the GENRE mode.; J A Z Z 5; Operation of GENRE feature
G-EQ300 (En/K) 1 9 Through selections of the music genre, tone pattern andpurpose of use in three steps, this feature allows to obtainthe optimum playback pattern from the 90 equalizer pat-terns (6 genres × 5 patterns × 3 purposes of use=90). (Continued on next page) Play a music source. 1 Initiate ...
Page 20 - Select the purpose of use of the pattern.; Major purposes of use provided by the USE keys.; To cancel GENRE mode.
G-EQ300 (En/K) 2 0 Creation of desired equalizer patterns Select the purpose of use of the pattern. 5 The three of the genre keys are also used as the usekeys. The display until you select a tone pattern. BYPASS CAR STEREO HEADPHONE STEREO Major purposes of use provided by the USE keys. BYPASS key :...
Page 21 - Use of equalizer effect with tape; Set the TAPE switch to ON.; To stop tape playback; Applying equalizer effect to tape playback
G-EQ300 (En/K) 2 1 Use of equalizer effect with tape Preparation : Keys and control used in the operations described on this page. 1 Set the TAPE switch to ON. 2 Select the “EQ.ON” mode. 3 Create a desired equalizer pattern. 4 Play a tape. When playing a tape which has been recorded together with th...
Page 22 - Set the TAPE switch to OFF.; Tape recording of sound with equalizer effect; Start recording it onto tape.; To stop tape recording
G-EQ300 (En/K) 2 2 Use of equalizer effect with tape : Keys and control used in the operations described on this page. 1 Set the TAPE switch to OFF. Tape recording of sound with equalizer effect 2 Select the “EQ.ON” mode. 3 Create a desired equalizer pattern. 4 Play the source to be recorded. EQ. ON...
Page 23 - Functions of the graphic equalizer; Functions of graphic equalizer; Sound equalization
G-EQ300 (En/K) 2 3 Functions of the graphic equalizer Functions of graphic equalizer Compensation for the audiocharacteristics of the listening room The listening room may contain several objects. Someof them reflect sound and some absorb sound , thusthe sound reaching your ears is considerably affe...
Page 24 - Operation to reset; In case of difficulty
G-EQ300 (En/K) 2 4 Operation to reset The microprocessor may fall into malfunction (impossibility to operateerroneous display, etc.) when the power cord is unplugged while poweris ON or due to an external factor. In this case, execute the followingprocedure to reset the microprocessor and return it ...
Page 25 - Specifications
G-EQ300 (En/K) 2 5 [Audio block] Total harmonic distortion (at 1 kHz, Flat) ................. 0.005% Frequency response ........................... 10 Hz ~ 70 kHz, ± 3 dB Signal to noise ratio (IHF '66) ...................................... 108 dB Graphic equalizer characteristics Adjustment center...
Page 26 - FCC WARNING
G-EQ300 (En/K) 2 6 For the U.S.A. FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interferenceunless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. T h e u s e r c o u l d l o s e t h e a u t h o...
Page 28 - For your records
For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spacesdesignated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Referto the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer forinformation or service on this product. Model Serial Number
