Akai A60011N User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PORTABLE RECORD PLAYER
MODEL: A60011N

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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.
RK Wholesale LTD Quality Assurance.
TECHNICAL DATA
This product is guaranteed for 12 months
from the date of original purchase. If any
defect arises due to faulty materials of
workmanship, the faulty products 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 proof of purchase or a
receipt.
• The product must be installed and used
in accordance with the instructions
contained in this instruction guide.
• It must be used only for domestic
purposes.
• It does not cover wear and tear,
damage, misuse or consumable parts.
• AKAI has limited liability for incidental
or consequential loss or damage.
• This guarantee is valid in the UK and
Eire only.
The standard one year guarantee is only
extended to the maximum available for
each particular product upon registration
of the product within 28 days of purchase.
If you do not register the product with us
within the 28 day period, your product is
guaranteed for 1 year only.
To validate your extended warranty, please
visit http://www.akaionline.co/ and register
with us online
MODEL NO: A60011N
POWER SUPPLY
PRODUCT: DC 5V 1A
ADAPTOR:
INPUT: 100-240V ~50/60HZ 0.2A
OUTPUT: DC 5V 1.0A
BATTERY: 3.7V 1200mAh
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE
GUARANTEE

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Please note that length of extended
warranty offered is dependent on product
type and that each qualifying product needs
to be registered individually in order to
extend its warranty past the standard 1 year.
Extended warranty is only valid with proof of
purchase or receipt.
GUARANTEE
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

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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
use extension cords with
the appliance.
• 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.
• 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
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• 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.
• In the unlikely event the
appliance develops a fault,
stop using it immediately
and seek advice from the
Customer Support Team:
[phone]

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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. SPEED SELECTION - THREE SPEED
CHOICES: 33, 45, 78 RPM
6. LINE IN
7. FUNCTION SWITCH: BT/LINE IN/PHONO
8. POWER SWITCH / VOLUME CONTROL
9. HEADPHONE JACK
10. AUTO STOP CONTROL
11. SPEAKER
12. CARTRIDGE
13. CARRYING HANDLE
14. TURNTABLE
15. DC SOCKET (NOT SHOWN)
16. LINE OUT(R & L CHANNELS)
(NOT SHOWN)
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.
CHARGING
1. Insert the DC plug of the included AC-
DC adaptor into the DC socket on the
back of the record player.
2. Plug the adaptor’s AC plug into a power
outlet, and turn it on.
3. Rotate the Power/Volume On/Off switch
clockwise to turn on the record player.
4. The power indicator will light up.
A full charge will take around 3 hours.
5. When charging, the built-in battery
indicator light will be red. When the
battery is fully charged, the indicator
light will turn off.
6. The unit has a run time of up to 3 hours.
MAINS CONNECTION
Ensure the voltage of the mains outlet
corresponds to the operating voltage of
the unit. Your unit is equipped with a 5V AC
adaptor.
AUX-IN
1. Turn the function button to the line-in
position.
2. Plug one end of the included AUX cable
into the unit’s line-in jack.
3. 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. When the AUX
cable is connected to a line-out jack you
only need to adjust the volume on the record
player.
AMPLIFIER CONNECTION (IF REQUIRED)
Whilst you can listen to your new turntable
using the built-in speakers, you may also
wish to connect it to your Hi-Fi system. To do
so, connect the audio plugs to the Line input
on your mixer or amplifier using an RCA
cable (not supplied)
• Connect the red plug into the R/H
channel input.
• Connect the white plug into the 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. Use the speed selection switch to
choose your desired playing speed,
between 33, 45 and 78RPM.
3. Turn on the Rotary Power switch (this
switch also controls volume).
4. Release the tone arm lock.
5. Lightly raise the arm with your hand.

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USING YOUR APPLIANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
6. Place the stylus vertically over the first
track of the record. The turntable will
start turning automatically.
7. Slowly lower the stylus onto the record
to begin playback.
8. If the auto-stop switch is in the ON
position, the turntable will stop
automatically when the record comes
to an end. If the switch is in the OFF
position, the turntable will keep
revolving until the tone arm is returned
to its rest.
9. Lift up the tone arm and put it on the
rest when finished.
10. Replace the protective cap on the stylus
and close the tone arm lock.
11. Turn the power off at the mains.
BLUETOOTH
• Set the function selector to BT. The blue
indicator light will begin to flash.
• Turn your device’s Bluetooth setting on,
and search devices.
• Select the Bluetooth pairing name
‘A60011N’ to connect to the record
player.
• Once you are connected the blue
indicator light will stop flashing.
• You can now play music from your
device through your record player.
• Use the volume control dial to adjust
the volume.
Note: After the initial pairing, the record
player will stay paired to your device unless
it is unpaired manually or the device is reset.
• If you find yourself unable to connect,
repeat the above steps.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The unit does not re-
spond (no power).
1. The unit is disconnected
from the AC outlet.
2. The AC outlet has no
power.
Connect the unit 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 the device ON.
Rotate the volume control to turn the
sound level up.
The sound is distorted. The volume level is set too
high.
Decrease the volume.
The 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 the cartridge cap to expose
the stylus.
3. Gently separate the cartridge from the
socket.
4. Take the audio line out of the cartridge.
5. Replace the stylus with a new one and
carry out the above process in reverse.
NOTE: Please exercise extreme care whilst
performing this operation to prevent the
tone arm and audio wires from being
damaged.
Dust the stylus from time to time using a
very soft brush dipped in alcohol. Brush
from the back to the 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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