User manual PHILIPS AQ5120-01

1 Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder User Manual 4 3 2 1 English Supplied accessories ­ AC power cord Controls/ Power Supply Back panel (See 1) 9 Telescopic antenna - improves FM reception. 0 AC INPUT - inlet for power cord ! 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 6 X 1.5 batteries, type R20 or D-cells Power Supply 1 Using AC power 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. If your set is equipped with a voltage selector, adjust the selector so that it matches with the local mains. Connect the power cord to the AC INPUT inlet and the wall socket.The power cord is now connected and ready for use. 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/ Radio General operation Switching on and off and selecting functions 1 2 To switch on, push the Source selector slider to TAPE or RADIO as desired. To switch off, push the Source selector to TAPE/OFF and check the cassette keys are released. AQ5120 Top and front panels (See 1) 5 6 7 8 1 FM STEREO indicator ­ lights up for stereo FM reception. 2 Cassette recorder keys: PAUSE ; ­ 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 3 VOLUME rotary ­ adjusts volume level 4 p - 3.5mm stereo headphone jack Helpful hints: ­ Connecting the headphones will switch off the speakers. 5 MIC (built-in microphone) ­ for voice recording 6 Band selector: MW, FM ­ selects wavebands, MW or FM 7 Source selector : TAPE (OFF), RADIO ­ selects tape or radio source of sound ­ switches off the set 8 TUNING rotary ­ tunes to radio stations 2 3 4 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 6 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 try to mix old batteries with the new ones. Remove the batteries if the set is not to be used for a long time. 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 2 3 Adjust the source selector to RADIO. Adjust the band selector to select your desired waveband, MW or FM. Turn TUNING to tune to a station. - FM STEREO lights up for stereo FM reception. To switch off the radio, adjust the source selector to TAPE (OFF) position. · 9 @ 0 ! 4 · To improve radio reception: · For FM, 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. · · · Cassette Recorder Meet Philips at the Internet English Cassette playback 1 2 Push the Source selector to TAPE Press STOP·EJECT 9/ to open the cassette holder and insert a cassette and close the deck. Press PLAY 1 to start playback. To pause playback press PAUSE ;. To resume, press the key again. 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//. To stop the tape, press 9//. During playback, the keys are automatically released at the end of a tape and the set is switched off (unless PAUSE ; 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 2 3 4 5 6 Select RADIO source. Tune to the desired radio station (see Radio reception). Press 9// to open the cassette holder. Insert a blank tape and close the deck. Press REC 0 to start recording. For brief interruptions press ;. To resume recording, press ; again. To stop recording, press 9//. Making your recording 1 2 3 4 Select TAPE source. Follows steps 3-4 under Recording from the Radio. Speak towards the built-in microphone MIC (see 1). Follows steps 6-7 under Recording from the Radio. Maintenance & safety Tape 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 2 3 4 Open the cassette holder by pressing 9/. Press 1 and clean the roller C. Press ; and clean the heads A, and the capstan B. 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. 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. Troubleshooting 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. http://www.philips.com 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. · 3 4 5 · · 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 · Insert (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: 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 parts, 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 W AQ5120 · 6 Helpful hints: ­ · · C B A A · ­ · 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. Printed in China AL-511