Akai AR4100 User Manual

T ABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPROTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-3

PREP ARATION FOR USE ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ............................................................................................................................... 5-6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7-9

CARE OF MAINTENACE ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE ............................................................................................................................................................................ 11

LABEL MENTION ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13

ATTENTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not r emove the cover. There
are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

The lightening flash with arrowhead symbol within the triangle is a warning sign alerting the user of
"dangerous voltage" inside the unit.

The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting the user of important instructions
accompanying the product.

CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated. Avoid exposure to beam.

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. CLEANING - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp

cloth for cleaning.

6. ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. WATER AND MOISTURE - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or

laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8. ACCESSORIES - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with
the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. A Product and Cart Combination Should
Be Moved with Care - Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.

9. VENTILATION - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure r eliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked
by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation, such
as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

10. POWER SOURCES - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products
intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the po wer outlet only one way. This is a safety feature: If you are
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power -supply cor ds should be r outed so that they ar e not likely to be walk ed on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where exit from the product.

13. NONUSE PERIODS - The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for long periods
of time.

14. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

- If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product,

be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, pr o vides
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna

-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of anten
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode.
See Figure 1.

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15. LIGHTENING - For added protection for this product during a lightening 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 present damage to the
product due to lightening and power-line surges.

16. POWER LINES - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of ov erhead power lines or other electric light
or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17. OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk
of fire or electric shock.

18. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
product.

19. SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20. DAMAGES REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions.

a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that ar e cov er ed
by the operating instructions as an improver adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

21. REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part, Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.

22. SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or repair to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

23. HEAT - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

PREP ARA TION FOR USE

Unpacking and Setup

* Carefully remove the unit from the display carton and remove all packing material from the unit itself.
* Remove any descriptive labels that may be found on either the front or top cabinet of the unit. Do not remove any labels located on
either the back or button cabinet of the unit.
* Open the CD compartment door. There is a white car d in the CD compartment which is Intended to pr event the CD pickup from
moving during shipment of the product. Remove this card from the CD compartment before use.

Power Sources

This audio system is designed to operate on 230V AC 50Hz house curr ent . Attempting to operate this unit from any other power source
may cause damage to unit, which is not covered by your warranty.

AC Operation

Unwind the AC cord and extend it to its full length, Insert the AC plug into any convenient 230V AC 50Hz household outlet .
* Hold the plug to disconnect it from the mains outlet. Do not pull the power cord.
* When the plug of the unit is connected to the mains outlet, the unit will be still connected to AC even of the power is turned off.
* Disconnect the plug as soon as liquid or objects enter the unit. The unit cannot be used until being checked by experts.

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LOCA TION OF CONTROLS AND INDICA TORS

1.CD compartment

2.Alarm Selector : AL 1 - AL 1+2 - AL 2

3.Alarm Mode : Off - Buzzer - Auto

4. PLAY/PAUSE : To start playing the CD or to stop momentarily the disc player

5. RANDOM : To enable / disable random play mode.

6. Skip / Fast Search ( backw ard / f orward ) - HOUR / MINUTE:

- CD track skip and fast search within the track

- All clock functions minute and hour setting

7.REPEAT : To play the disc continuously

8. STOP : To stop pla ying the disc

9.SNOOZE : Interval alarm repetition

10.PTS (PROGRAM) : to set programmable CD tracks

11.ALARM 1 : set

12.SLEEP

13. TIME : set

14.ALARM 2 : set

15. POWER

16.CD door open

17.Tuning knob : To select your radio station

18.Function selector : CD - AM - FM

19.Volume control

20.FM wire antenna

21.AC power cord

22.Power LED Indicator

23.CD Program LED indicator

24.CD Random function LED indicator

25.CD repeat function LED indicator

26.FM Stereo LED indicator

27.Digital Display

28.ALARM 2 LED Indicator

29.Speakers

30.Battery compartment

31.Dial scale and pointer

32.ALARM 1 LED Indicator

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