Akai A61024 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER
WITH BUILT IN MICROPHONE
MODEL: A61024

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We declare that this product conforms to the following product legislation in accordance
with the following directive(s):
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive.
2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
RKW Quality Assurance.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
TECHNICAL DATA
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed for 12 months
from the date of the original purchase.
If any defect arises due to faulty materials
or workmanship, the faulty product must
be returned to the place of purchase.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion
of the retailer.
The following conditions apply:
The product must be returned to the
retailer with the proof of purchase.
The product must be installed and used
in accordance with the instructions
contained in this instruction guide.
This item is for domestic purposes only.
This guarantee does not cover wear and
tear, damage, misuse or consumable
parts.
PFD has limited responsibility for
incidental or consequential loss or
damage.
Valid in the UK and Eire only.
MODEL: A61024
INPUT: 100-240V ~50/60HZ
WATTAGE: 3W
BATTERIES: 4 X DC1.5V ‘C’ SIZE
(NOT INCLUDED)

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION - RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE
SAFETY INFORMATION
Important safety instructions – read carefully before use.
It is important that this instruction manual should be retained with the appliance for
future reference. These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You
MUST read them carefully before installation or use.
WARNING
• Check that the voltage of the
main circuit corresponds with
the rating of the appliance before
operating.
• Please ensure that the appliance
is used on a stable, level, and
heat resistant surface.
• Do not immerse cords, plugs or
any part of the appliance in water
or any other liquid.
• Do not leave the appliance
unattended while it is operating.
• Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or
near children or pets.
• This appliance can be used by
children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the
appliance.
• WARNING! - Water and Moisture-
DO NOT use the appliance near
water, e.g. near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool or lake
• WARNING! - Wall or Ceiling
Mounting - The appliance should
not be mounted to a wall or
ceiling.
• CAUTION! Ventilation - The
appliance should be situated
so that its location or position
does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the
appliance should not be situated
on a bed, sofa, rug or similar
surface that may block the
ventilation openings, or placed
in a built-in installation, such as
a bookcase or cabinet, that may
impede the flow of air through
the ventilation openings.
• CAUTION! Heat - The appliance
should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
• Power Sources - The product
should be operated only with the
type of power supply indicated
on the marking label. If you are
not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult
you’re the manufacturer, product
dealer or local power company.
For products intended to operate
from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operation
instructions.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION - RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE
• Power-Cord Protection-Power
supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them. Pay
particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit
from the appliance.
• Non-Use periods - The power
cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when
not in use for long periods of
time.
• Object and Liquid Entry - Care
should be taken so that objects
do not fall and liquids are not
spilled into the product case
through product openings.
• Damage Requiring Service -
Unplug this product from the
wall outlet and take it to qualified
service personnel under the
following conditions.
1. When the power-supply cord
or plug is damaged.
2. If liquid has been spilled into,
or objects have fallen into the
product.
3. If the product has been
exposed to rain or water.
4. If the product does not
operate when used according
to the operating instructions.
5. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the
operating instructions as
an improper adjustment of
other controls may interfere
with the product’s normal
operation.
6. If the product has been
dropped or damaged in any
way.
7. When the product exhibits
a distinct change in
performance, this indicates a
need for service.
• Servicing - The user should
not attempt to service the
product beyond that described
in the operating instruction. All
servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.
• Power Lines - An outside antenna
system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power
lines, or other electric light
or power circuits, or where it
can fall into such power lines
or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep
from touching power lines or
circuits as contract with them
might be fatal.
• Outdoor Antenna Grounding -If an
outside antenna is connected to
the receiver, be sure the antenna
system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against
voltage surges and built up
static. Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code ANSI/NEFA 70
provides information with respect
to proper to grounding of the
mast and supporting structure,
grounding conductress, location
of antenna-discharge unit, size
of grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding
electrode (see figure).
• Cleaning-Unplug this product
from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

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• Lightning-For added protection
for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect
the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning and
power-line surges. (see fig.1)
• Safety Check - Upon completion
of any service or repairs to
this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the
product is in proper operation
condition.
• Overloading - Do not overloads
wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles
as this can result in a risk of fir or
electric shock.
• Do not apply oil or petroleum
products to this product
• CAUTION! Invisible laser
radiation will be emitted
when the product is open and
interlocks are defeated. Do not
defeat the safety interlocks.
• Graphic symbols with
supplementary markings are
located at the back of the unit.
• Use of controls, adjustments, or
performance procedure herein
may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
• In the unlikely event the
appliance develops a fault,
stop using it immediately and
seek advice from the service
department:
[phone]
CONTROLS
Fig.1
Ground Clamp Antenna Coax
Mast
Ground Clamps
Electric Service Meter Panel
Coax Grounding Blocking
(NEC section 810-20)
Grounding Conductors
(NEC section 810-21)
Power Service
Grounding Electrode System
(NEC section 810-21)
Example of antenna grounding as per NEC
(National Electrical Code)

PART IDENTIFICATION
1. BATTERY COMPARTMENT
2. SPEAKER
3. BUILT-IN MIC
4. CASSETTE DOOR
5. REC - RECORDS AUDIO ONTO
THE CASSETTE.
6. PLAY - PLAYS THE AUDIO ON THE
7. REW - REWINDS AUDIO
8. F.FWD - FAST FORWARDS AUDIO
9. STOP/EJ - STOPS AUDIO AND EJECTS
THE CASSETTE
10. PAUSE - PAUSE THE AUDIO
11. POWER SOCKET
12. HEADPHONE JACK
13. EXT. MIC JACK
14. VOLUME CONTROL
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX & FEATURES
CONTROLS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER
POWER CABLE
KEY FEATURES
1. RECORDING BUTTON
2. PLAY/PAUSE/FF/REW/EJECT FUNCTIONS
3. PLASTIC HANDLE
4. EXTERNAL 3.5MM MIC JACK
5. BATTERY OR MAINS OPERATED
6. BUILT IN MICROPHONE
7. WIRED REMOTE
8. ROTARY VOLUME CONTROL
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USING YOUR APPLIANCE
BEFORE FIRST USE:
• Remove your appliance from the
packaging.
• Dispose of the packaging in a
responsible manner.
• Locate your appliance in accordance
with the safety instructions.
• Plug the appliance into the mains
supply.
• Your appliance is now ready for
normal use.
POWER OPTIONS:
• Batteries: Insert 4 x DC 1.5V size
C batteries (not included) into the
battery compartment.
• Adaptor: Plug the adaptor into the
AC Power Jack on the back of the
Cassette Player, and then plug in at
the mains and switch on.
CONTROLLING PLAYBACK:
1. Press the STOP/EJ button twice to
open the cassette door.
2. Insert a tape into the player. Note:
Make sure the open part of the
tape is facing upwards, and that the
wound ribbon is on the left side of the
tape. Taking care to insert the tape
correctly.
3. Close the door and press the PLAY
button to play audio on the tape.
4. Use the Playback buttons in the figure
above to Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop
or Pause the cassette tape.
5. Use the Volume dial (on the left side
of the tape player) to control the
volume level.
6. Press the STOP button once to end
playback. Press the STOP/EJ button
again to eject the tape. The cover will
open and the tape can be removed or
reversed. Note: Make sure to close
the door once the tape is removed
or has been reversed to continue
playback.
7. When the tape finishes, the player
will stop and automatically turn off.
NOTE: The PLAY button will not function
after the tape player automatically shuts
off. To continue using the player, rewind
the tape or remove it and turn it over.
RECORDING AUDIO:
The tape player is equipped to record
audio onto a cassette tape using an
external or built-in microphone.
1. Insert a tape into the cassette player.
2. Use an external microphone/device
or the built-in microphone to record
audio. Note: If recording with an
external device/MIC, plug it into the
EXT. MIC jack.
3. Push the REC button to record.
4. You may now begin recording.
5. Note: It’s not necessary to use the
microphone close to the mouth to
record.
6. The tape player will automatically
shut off once the end of the tape is
reached.
7. Press the STOP/EJC button once to
stop the recording process at any
time.

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USING YOUR APPLIANCE
8. To record on the tape’s reverse side,
press the STOP/EJ button twice and
open the door. Take out the tape and
insert it with the reversed side up,
close the door and press the record
button to resume.
9. You can erase a recording by
beginning a new recording on the
same tape.
10. To listen to your recording, use the
buttons to control playback.
TROUBLESHOOTING
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Problem Possible Cause
The tape player will not
turn on. Make sure the device is plugged into the mains or that the batteries are properly installed. Then turn on the device.
The tape player will not
record. Make sure the device is powered on. Check to see if a tape is inside the cassette player & that the
record button has been pressed.
If using an external MIC/device to record, make sure it has not
been disconnected.
The device will play even
though the PLAY button
has been pressed.
The device will automatically shut off when the tape comes
to an end. To continue reverse the tape or rewind it to begin
playback.
1. Always disconnect the equipment
from the power supply before
cleaning.
2. Clean the equipment with a soft,
damp, lint free cloth.
3. Do not use abrasives or harsh
cleaners.

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RECYCLING
DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT
Appliances bearing the symbol shown
here may not be disposed of in domestic
rubbish.
You are required to dispose of old
electrical and electronic appliances like
this separately.
Please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk
or www.recyclenow.co.uk for access to
information
about the recycling of electrical items.
Please visit www.weeeireland.ie for
access to information about the recycling
of electrical items purchased in Ireland.
The WEEE directive, introduced in August
2006, states that all electrical items must
be recycled, rather than taken to landll.
Please arrange to take this appliance to
your local Civic Amenity site for recycling,
once it has reached the end of its life.

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