Manual Philips AQ4130 Stereo-set

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AL-511

AQ4130

English

Printed in China

AQ4130

Radio Cassette Recorder

User Manual

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English Controls/Power Supply

Supplied accessories

–

AC power cord

Top and front panels (See 1)

1 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

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 Te lescopic 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 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 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 (OFF)

and check the cassette

keys are released.

Helpful hints:

– To change from TAP E 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 Tu r n TUNING to tune to a station.

•In SW,turnTONE for precise tuning.

4 To switch off the radio, adjust the source

selector to

TAPE (OFF)

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.

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

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

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 sur-

face 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/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 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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