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AQ4140
Radio Cassette Recorder
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User Manual
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English Controls/Power Supply
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Supplied accessories
–
AC power cord
Top and front panels (See 1)
1 Cassette recorder keys:
PA USE ;
–
pauses playback or recording
STOP•EJECT 9
/
–
stops playback or recording.
–
opens the cassette holder.
F.FWD/REWIND 5 or 6
–
fast winds/rewinds the tape
PLAY 1
–
starts playback
RECORD 0
–
starts recording
2 p - 3.5mm stereo headphone jack
Helpful hints:
– Connecting the headphones will switch off
the speakers.
3
TONE
-
RADIO (SW) only: for fine tuning
4
Source selector:TAPE (Off), RADIO
–
selects tape or radio source of sound
–
switches off the set
Band selector: MW, SW, FM
–
selects wavebands, MW, SW or FM
5 VOLUME rotary – adjusts volume level
6 TUNING rotary – tunes to radio stations
7 MIC
(built-in microphone)
–
for voice recording
Back panel (See 1)
8 Telescopic antenna
- improves FM/SW reception.
9 AC IN ~ - inlet for power cord
0 Voltage selector – (inside the battery
compartment, not for all versions) adjust to
match the local voltage 110/220V before
plugging in the set.
! Battery door - open to insert 4 X 1.5
batteries, type R20 or D-cells
Power supply
Whenever convenient, use the power cord if
you want to conserve battery life. Make sure
you remove the plug from the set and wall
outlet before inserting batteries.
Batteries (not included)
• Insert 4 batteries, type R20 or D-cells
(preferably alkaline) with the
correct polarity. (See 1)
Batteries contain chemical substances,
so they should be disposed of properly.
• Incorrect use of batteries can cause
electrolyte leakage and will corrode the
compartment or cause the batteries to burst:
• Do not mix battery types: e.g. alkaline with
carbon zinc. Only use batteries of the same
type for the set.
• When inserting new batteries, do not tr y to
mix old batteries with the new ones.
• Remove the batteries if the set is not to be
used for a long time.
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Power Supply General Operation/Radio
Using AC power
1 Check if the power voltage, as shown on
the type plate located on the
bottom of the set, corresponds to your
local power supply. If it does not, consult
your dealer or service center.
2 If your set is equipped with a voltage
selector, adjust the selector so that it
matches with the local mains.
3 Connect the power cord to the AC IN ~
inlet and the wall socket.The power cord is
now connected and ready for use.
4 To switch the set off completely, withdraw
the power cord from the wall socket.
• Disconnect the power cord from the wall
socket to protect your set during heavy
thunderstorms.
Helpful hints : To avoid unnecessary energy
consumption, always adjust the Source
selector to
TAPE (OFF)
after using the
set. Also check that the tape deck keys are
released.
The type plate is located on the bottom
of the set.
General operation
Switching on and off and selecting
functions
1 To switch on, push the Source selector
slider to TAPE or
RADIO as desired.
2 To switch off, push the Source selector
to
TAPE
and check the cassette
keys are released.
Helpful hints:
– To change from TAPE to RADIO , or when
you are switching off the set: first, make sure
you press the
STOP•EJECT 9
/ key to end
playback and all the cassette keys are released.
Adjusting volume
• Adjust the volume with the
VOLUME
control.
Radio reception
1 Adjust the source selector to
RADIO
.
2 Adjust the band selector to select your
desired waveband, MW, SW or FM.
3 Tur n TUNING to tune to a station.
•In SW, turn TONE for precise tuning.
4 To switch off the radio, adjust the source
selector to
TAPE
position.
To improve radio reception:
• For FM and SW, extend and turn the
telescopic antenna for best reception.
Reduce its length if the signal is too strong.
• For MW, the set uses a built-in antenna.
Direct this antenna for best reception by
turning the whole set.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than
herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure or other unsafe operation.
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Cassette playback
1 Push the Source selector slider to TAPE
2 Press
STOP•EJECT 9
/ to open the
cassette holder and insert a cassette and
close the deck.
3 Press
PLAY 1
to start playback.
4 To pause playback press
PA USE ;
.
To resume, press the key again.
5 By pressing
F.FWD/REWIND 5 or 6
,
fast forwading/ rewinding of the tape is
possible in both directions.To stop fast
winding, press 9//.
6 To stop the tape, press
9
//.
Helpful hints:
– During playback, the keys are automatically
released at the end of a tape and the set is
switched off (unless
PA USE ;
mode has been
activated.)
– During fast forwarding/rewinding, the keys will
not be released at the end of a tape.To switch
off the set, make sure the cassette keys are also
released.
General information on recording
• Recording is permissible insofar as copyright
or. other rights of third parties are not
infringed.
• For recording, use only NORMAL type cassettes (IEC type I) on which the tabs have
not yet been broken.This deck is not suited
for recording on CHROME (IEC II) or
METAL (IEC IV) type cassettes.
• The best recording level is set automatically.
Altering the VOLUME will not affect the
recording.
•To protect a tape from accidental erasure,
break out the tabs. If you wish to record again,
cover the tabs with a piece of adhesive tape.
Recording from the Radio
1 Select RADIO source.
2 Tune to the desired radio station (see Radio
reception).
3 Press
9
// to open the cassette holder.
Insert a blank tape and close the deck.
4 Press
REC 0
to start recording.
5 For brief interruptions press ;.
To resume recording, press ;again.
6 To stop recording, press 9//.
Making your recording
1 Select TAPE source.
2 Follows steps 3-4 under Recording from
the Radio.
3 Speak towards the built-in microphone
MIC (see 1).
4 Follows steps 6-7 under Recording from
the Radio.
Cassette Recorder
The making of unauthorized copies of
copy-protected material, including computer programmes, files, broadcasts and
sound recordings, may be an infringement of copyrights and constitute a
criminal offence.This equipment should
not be used for such purposes.
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Maintenance & safety
Ta pe deck maintenance
To ensure quality recording and playback of
the tape deck, clean parts A, B and C as
shown, once a month. Use a cotton bud
slightly moistened with alcohol or a special
head cleaning fluid to clean the deck.
1 Open the cassette holder by pressing
9
/.
2 Press 1 and clean the roller C.
3 Press
;
and clean the heads A, and the
capstan B.
4 After cleaning, press
9
/.
➜ Cleaning of the heads can also be done by
playing a cleaning cassette through once.
Safety information
• Place the set on a flat, hard and stable surface
so that the system does not tilt.
• Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnet device, the disconnet device shall remain readily operable.
• Do not expose the set, batteries to humidity,
rain, sand or excessive heat caused by heating
equipment or direct sunlight.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
• Adequate ventilation with a minimum gap
of 15cm (6 inches) between the ventilation
holes and surrounding surfaces is necessary
to prevent heat build-up.
• Do not cover the ventilation openings with
items such as newspapers, table-cloths,
curtains, etc.
• No objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
• The mechanical parts of the set contain
self-lubricating bearings and must not be
oiled or lubricated.
•To clean the set, use a dry cloth. Do not
use any cleaning agents containing alcohol,
ammonia, benzene or abrasives as these
may harm the housing.
Hearing Safety
Listen at a moderate volume.
• Using headphones at a high volume can
impair your hearing. This product can produce sounds in decibel ranges that may cause
hearing loss for a normal person, even for
exposure less than a minute. The higher decibel ranges are offered for those that may
have already experienced some hearing loss.
• Sound can be deceiving. Over time your
hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of sound. So after prolonged listening,
what sounds "normal" can actually be loud
and harmful to your hearing. To guard against
this, set your volume to a safe level before
your hearing adapts and leave it there.
To establish a safe volume level:
• Set your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear
it comfortably and clearly, without distortion.
Listen for reasonable periods of time:
• Prolonged exposure to sound, even at normally "safe" levels, can also cause hearing loss.
• Be sure to use your equipment reasonably
and take appropriate breaks.
Be sure to observe the following
guidelines when using your headphones.
• Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable
periods of time.
• Be careful not to adjust the volume as your
hearing adapts.
• Do not turn up the volume so high that you
can't hear what's around you.
•You should use caution or temporarily
discontinue use in potentially hazardous
situations.
• Do not use headphones while operating a
motorized vehicle, cycling, skateboarding, etc.;
it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in
many areas.
A AB
C
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Problem
– Possible cause
• Remedy
No sound /power
– Volume not adjusted
• Adjust the VOLUME
– Power cord not securely connected
• Connect the AC power cord properly
– Batteries dead/ incorrectly inserted
• Inser t (fresh) batteries correctly
– Headphones connected to the set
•
Disconnect headphones.
Display does not function properly/
No reaction to operation of any of the
controls
– Electrostatic discharge
• Switch off and unplug the set. Reconnect after a
few seconds
Severe radio hum or noise
– Electrical interference: set too close to TV,VCR or
computer
• Increase the distance.
Poor radio reception
– Weak radio signal
• FM/SW:Adjust the FM telescopic antenna
• MW: Direct this antenna for best reception
by turning the whole set.
Poor cassette sound quality
– Dust and dirt on the heads, etc.
• Clean deck par ts, see Maintenance
– Use of incompatible cassette types (METAL or
CHROME)
• Only use NORMAL (IEC I) for recording
Recording does not work
– Cassette tab(s) may be broken
• Apply adhesive tape over the missing tab space
Tr oubleshooting
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set for repair.
If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.
WARNING: Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock. Under no
circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will
invalidate the guarantee.
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging material has been omitted.The packaging can be easily
separated into three materials: cardboard, polystyrene and plastic.
Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by
a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding
the disposal of packaging, dead batteries and old equipment.
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AQ4140
English
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