Philips AQ5120 - Manual

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AL-511
AQ5120
English
Printed in China
Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder AQ5120
User Manual
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English Controls/ Power Supply
Supplied accessories
– AC power cord
Top and front panels (See 1)
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
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
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.
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
INPUT 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/OFF 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 or FM.
3 Turn TUNING to tune to a station.
- FM STEREO lights up for stereo FM
reception.
4 To switch off the radio, adjust the source
selector to TAPE (OFF) position.
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 playback
1 Push the Source selector 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 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//.
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 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 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.
• 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 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 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.
• Do not expose the set, batteries to humidity,
rain, sand or excessive heat caused by heat-
ing 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, cur-
tains, 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.
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 con-
trols
– 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
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.
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging material has been omitted.The packaging can be easily separat-
ed 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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