Akai A60024 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BRIEFCASE TURNTABLE
WITH BUILT IN SPEAKERS
MODEL: A60024

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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.
2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive.
RKW Quality Assurance.
TECHNICAL DATA
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
RKW has limited responsibility for incidental
or consequential loss or damage.
Valid in the UK and Eire only.
MODEL NO: A60024
POWER SUPPLY
PRODUCT: DC 5V 1A
ADAPTOR:
INPUT: 100-240V ~50/60HZ 0.3A
OUTPUT: DC 5V 1.0A
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
GUARANTEE

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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 Portable Record Player 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.
• Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• Switch off at the wall socket
then remove the plug from the
socket when not in use or before
cleaning.
• If the supply cord or
appliance is damaged, stop
using the appliance immediately
and seek advice from the
manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified
person.
• Do not let the cord hang over the
edge of a table or counter or let
it come into contact with any hot
surfaces.
• The use of accessory
attachments is not
recommended by the appliance
manufacturer, apart from those
supplied with this product.
• Do not pull the plug out by the
cord as this may damage the
plug and/or the cable.
• Do not use this product for
anything other than its intended
use.
• This appliance is for household
use only.

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• Do not carry the appliance by
the power cord.
• Do not use the appliance
outdoors.
• Do not use in direct sunlight
• Do not use in wet or damp
conditions
• Do not sit the product on or
near sources of electromagnetic
pollution, vibration or where the
ventilation is poor as this may
cause damage to the product
or could interfere with other
products.
• Do not place containers filled
with water or any other liquid
on the top of the product as this
may damage the product.
• When handling electrical items
ensure that your hands are dry.
• Never disconnect the plug by
pulling the power cable as this
may damage the plug and/or
socket.
• If water has entered the body of
the product please switch off at
the wall socket and then consult
a qualified electrician for an
inspection and /or repair.
• Should the product malfunction
due to electrostatic discharge,
switch off at the wall socket and
allow 30 minutes for the charge
to dissipate before reconnecting
the power supply.
• Ensure that there are no
metallic objects placed in the
internal space of the product as
this may damage the product
and cause a risk of electric
shock to the user.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE

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DISPOSAL
DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR AKAI
ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WEEE
DIRECTIVE.
APPLIANCES BEARING THE SYMBOL
SHOWN MAY NOT BE DISPOSED OF IN
DOMESTIC RUBBISH.
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DISPOSE OF THE
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 ITEMS.
THE WEEE DIRECTIVE, INTRODUCED
IN AUGUST 2006 STATES THAT ALL
ELECTRICAL ITEMS MUST BE RECYCLED
RATHER THAN TAKEN TO LANDFILL.
PLEASE ARRANGE TO TAKE THIS
APPLIANCE TO YOUR LOCAL REFUSE
CENTRE.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
PART IDENTIFICATION
1. DUST COVER
2. LOCK CATCH
3. CENTRE PIECE - USE THIS WHEN
PLAYING 45RPM RECORDS WITH CUT
OUT CENTRES
4. TONE ARM LIFT
5. AUTO STOP CONTROL
6. AUX IN
7. ON/OFF DIAL
8. HEADPHONE JACK
9. SPEED SELECTION -
3 SPEEDS CHOICES: 33, 45, 78 RPM
10. SPEAKER
11. CARTRIDGE
12. HANDLE
13. TURNTABLE
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
1. INSTRUCTION MANUAL
2. PORTABLE RECORD PLAYER
3. ADAPTOR
4. SPARE STYLUS
5. AUX CABLE
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USING YOUR APPLIANCE
BEFORE FIRST USE
Remove the stylus protector.
Ensure the tone arm is free to move.
Ensure the product is placed a level surface
in a dry environment free of dust and with
good ventilation. Make sure the turntable
can not be knocked or bumped, and that the
power cable will NOT cause a trip hazard.
MAINS CONNECTION
Plug the Portable Record Player into a
mains supply.
AUX-IN
1. Use an AUX cable (included) and plug
one end of the cable into the line in jack.
2. Plug the other end into the line-out
jack or headphone jack of your external
audio device. This enables you to listen
to music from your phone or tablet
through the speakers on the record
player.
You can now control the volume using your
record player.
All other functions are controlled using your
external audio device as usual.
NOTE: If you have connected the aux cable
into a headphone jack you may need to
adjust the volume control on both the record
player and your audio device.
AMPLIFIER CONNECTION (IF REQUIRED)
Whilst you can listen to your new turntable
using the built in speakers you may wish to
connect it to your existing Hi Fi system.
Connect the audio plugs to the Line input on
your mixer or amplifier using an RCA cable
(not supplied)
• Red plug into R/H channel input.
• White plug into L/H channel input.
PLAYING A RECORD
1. Place the record of your choice on the
turntable. If required, do not forget to
place the centre piece on the record
spindle.
2. Choose the desired playing speed using
the speed selection switch between 33,
45 and 78 RPM.
3. Turn on the ON/OFF dial (this dial also
controls the volume).
4. Release the tone arm lock.
5. Raise the arm with your hand lightly
6. Place the stylus vertically over the first
track of the record, the turntable will
start turning automatically.
7. Put down the stylus slowly on to the
record to play.
8. When a record comes to the end, the
turntable will stop automatically if the
auto-stop switch is in the ON position.
9. If the switch is in the off position then it
will keep revolving until the tone arm is
returned to the tone arm rest.
10. Lift up the tone arm and put it on the
rest when finished.
11. Replace the protective cap on the stylus
and close the tone arm lock.
12. Turn off power at mains.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible cause Solution
The unit does not
respond (no power).
1. The unit is disconnected
from the AC outlet.
2. The AC outlet has no
power.
Connect to the AC outlet.
Try the unit on another outlet
No sound. 1. Volume not adjusted.
2. Wrong source selected.
3. Device not turned ON.
4. Volume set too low.
Adjust the volume level.
Select the correct source.
Turn ON the device.
Rotate the volume control to turn the
sound level up.
Sound is distorted. Volume level is set too high. Decrease the volume.
Unit becomes warm
after extended play at
high volume.
This is normal. Turn the unit off for some time or
lower the volume.

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CLEANING AND CARE
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
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.
REPLACING THE STYLUS
Replace your stylus periodically
(approximately every 250 hours).
1. Push the arm lock to release the tone
arm.
2. Take off cap of the cartridge to expose
the stylus.
3. Gently separate the cartridge from the
socket.
4. Take off the audio line from the
cartridge.
5. Replace the stylus with a new one and
reverse the above operations
NOTE: Please exercise extreme care whilst
performing this operation to avoid the tone
arm and audio wires from being damaged.
Dust the stylus from time to time using a
very soft brush dipped in alcohol (brushing
from back to front of the cartridge)
When transporting your record player do
not forget to:
• Replace the protective cap on the
stylus.
• Put the rest clip into the pick-up arm.

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NOTES

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NOTES

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