AQ4140
Radio Cassette Recorder
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User Manual
English
Controls/Power Supply
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Back panel (See 1)
8 Telescopic antenna
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- 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.
Supplied accessories
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AC power cord
Top and front panels (See 1)
1 Cassette recorder keys:
! Battery door - open to insert 4 X 1.5
batteries, type R20 or D-cells
PAUSE ;
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pauses playback or recording
STOP•EJECT 9
/
Power supply
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stops playback or recording.
opens the cassette holder.
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.
F.FWD/REWIND 5 or 6
fast winds/rewinds the tape
PLAY 1 starts playback
RECORD 0 starts recording
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Batteries (not included)
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Insert 4 batteries, type R20 or D-cells
(preferably alkaline) with the
correct polarity. (See 1)
2 p - 3.5mm stereo headphone jack
Helpful hints:
– Connecting the headphones will switch off
the speakers.
Batteries contain chemical substances,
so they should be disposed of properly.
3
4
TONE
RADIO (SW) only: for fine tuning
Source selector:TAPE (Off), RADIO
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•
Incorrect use of batteries can cause
electrolyte leakage and will corrode the
compartment or cause the batteries to burst:
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Do not mix battery types: e.g. alkaline with
carbon zinc. Only use batteries of the same
type for the set.
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selects tape or radio source of sound
–
switches off the set
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When inserting new batteries, do not try to
mix old batteries with the new ones.
Band selector: MW, SW, FM
selects wavebands, MW, SW or FM
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Remove the batteries if the set is not to be
used for a long time.
5 VOLUME rotary – adjusts volume level
6 TUNING rotary – tunes to radio stations
7 MIC (built-in microphone)
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for voice recording
Power Supply
General Operation/Radio
Using AC power
General operation
Switching on and off and selecting
functions
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.
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 and check the cassette
keys are released.
2
3
If your set is equipped with a voltage
selector, adjust the selector so that it
matches with the local mains.
Helpful hints:
Connect the power cord to the AC IN ~
inlet and the wall socket.The power cord is
now connected and ready for use.
– 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.
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.
Adjusting volume
Adjust the volume with the VOLUME
control.
•
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.
Radio reception
1
2
Adjust the source selector to RADIO.
Adjust the band selector to select your
desired waveband, MW, SW or FM.
3
4
Turn TUNING to tune to a station.
•In SW, turnTONE for precise tuning.
The type plate is located on the bottom
of the set.
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.
Cassette Recorder
General information on recording
Cassette playback
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Recording is permissible insofar as copyright
or. other rights of third parties are not
infringed.
1
2
Push the Source selector slider to TAPE
Press STOP•EJECT 9/ to open the
cassette holder and insert a cassette and
close the deck.
For recording, use only NORMAL type cas-
settes (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.
3
4
Press PLAY 1 to start playback.
To pause playback press PAUSE ;
.
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//.
,
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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.
6
To stop the tape, press 9//.
Helpful hints:
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During playback, the keys are automatically
released at the end of a tape and the set is
Recording from the Radio
switched off (unless PAUSE ; mode has been
activated.)
1
2
Select RADIO source.
Tune to the desired radio station (see Radio
reception).
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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.
3
Press 9// to open the cassette holder.
Insert a blank tape and close the deck.
4
5
Press REC 0 to start recording.
For brief interruptions press
;.
To resume recording, press
;
again.
6
To stop recording, press 9//.
Making your recording
The making of unauthorized copies of
copy-protected material, including com-
puter programmes, files, broadcasts and
sound recordings, may be an infringe-
ment of copyrights and constitute a
criminal offence.This equipment should
not be used for such purposes.
1
2
Select TAPE source.
Follows steps 3-4 under Recording from
the Radio.
3
4
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.
Open the cassette holder by pressing 9/.
Press 1 and clean the roller C.
Hearing Safety
1
2
3
Listen at a moderate volume.
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Using headphones at a high volume can
impair your hearing. This product can pro-
duce sounds in decibel ranges that may cause
hearing loss for a normal person, even for
exposure less than a minute. The higher deci-
bel ranges are offered for those that may
have already experienced some hearing loss.
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.
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C
B
A
A
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your
hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher vol-
umes 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.
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 cou-
pler is used as the disconnet device, the dis-
connet 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.
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To establish a safe volume level:
Set your volume control at a low setting.
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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 nor-
mally "safe" levels, can also cause hearing loss.
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Be sure to use your equipment reasonably
and take appropriate breaks.
Be sure to observe the following
guidelines when using your head-
phones.
•
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.
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Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable
periods of time.
Be careful not to adjust the volume as your
hearing adapts.
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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.
•
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.
•
Do not use headphones while operating a
motorized vehicle, cycling, skateboarding, etc.;
it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in
many areas.
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.
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.
Problem
Poor radio reception
– Weak radio signal
– Possible cause
• FM/SW:Adjust the FM telescopic antenna
• MW: Direct this antenna for best reception
by turning the whole set.
• Remedy
No sound /power
– Volume not adjusted
• Adjust theVOLUME
Poor cassette sound quality
– Power cord not securely connected
• Connect the AC power cord properly
– Batteries dead/ incorrectly inserted
• Insert (fresh) batteries correctly
– Headphones connected to the set
– Dust and dirt on the heads, etc.
• Clean deck parts, see Maintenance
– Use of incompatible cassette types (METAL or
CHROME)
•
Disconnect headphones.
• Only use NORMAL (IEC I) for recording
Display does not function properly/
No reaction to operation of any of the
controls
Recording does not work
– Cassette tab(s) may be broken
– Electrostatic discharge
• Apply adhesive tape over the missing tab space
• 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.
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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