Akai A60020 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
3 SPEED TURNTABLE WITH BLUETOOTH
MODEL: A60020

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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.
1999/5/EC The Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment 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.
RKW has limited responsibility for
incidental or consequential loss or
damage.
Valid in the UK and Eire only.
MODEL NO: A60020/A60020B
INPUT: 100-240V ~50/60HZ
OUTPUT: 5V 1.5A

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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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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• Do not place containers filled with
water or any other liquid on the top
of the product as this may damage
the product
• A minimum distance of 6 INCHES
must be maintained to provide
sufficient ventilation.
• Do not place it where it could be
subject to vibration.
• Do not place it where it could
be magnetised by a magnet or
speaker since there are magnets in
the speakers.
• 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 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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PACKAGE CONTENTS
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TURNTABLE
ADAPTOR
1. Turntable
2. Lid
3. 45RPM Adaptor
4. Tone Arm
5. Arm Raising Lever
6. Speed Selector
7. Arm Lock/Arm Rest
8. Stylus Cartridge
9. Speaker
10. On/O Volume Dial
Back Panel
11. RCA Line Out Ports
12. USB Charging Port
13. Indicator
14. Headphone Jack
15. Bluetooth / AUX / Turntable
Mode Button
16. Previous Sound Button
17. Play/Pause Button
18. Next Sound Button
19. DC 5V Charging Port
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USING YOUR APPLIANCE
BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Remove the parts from the packaging.
2. Assemble as instructed in the
assembly page.
3. Your appliance is now ready for normal
use.
4. Dispose of the packaging in a
responsible manner.
HOW TO POSITION THE TURNTABLE
Ensure that the product is placed on a
at level surface in a dust free, cool, dry
environment with good ventilation and
where it cannot be knocked or bumped and
the power cable will not cause a trip hazard.
MAINS CONNECTION
1. Ensure that the mains voltage of your
home corresponds to the operating
voltage of the adaptor.
2. Connect the DC connector to the DC
Power jack on the unit.
3. Plug in the power adaptor to the mains
socket.
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 turntable.
Connect the audio plugs to the line input on
your mixer or amplier using an RCA cable
(not supplied).
• Red plug into r/h channel input.
• White plug into l/h channel input.
Note: The turntable is equipped with its own
speakers for music playback.
HEADPHONE JACK OUT
• To listen to music via headphones,
decrease the volume to a low level by
rotating the Volume Dial in an anti-
clockwise direction.
• Insert one end of the headphones into
the headphone jack and the other end
into your ear.
PLAYING A RECORD
1. Lift up the lid and make sure to secure
the arm support.
2. Rotate the On/O Volume Dial
(clockwise) to turn on the turntable.
3. Press the Mode button to select
Turntable mode.
4. Remove the protective cover from the
stylus cartridge by gently sliding it
away from the tone arm.
5. Place the record of your choice on the
turntable. If you are using a 45 RPM
record where the centre hole has been
removed; DO NOT forget to place the
adaptor on the record spindle rst
before you begin playback. Note: Not
all 45RPM records will require the
adaptor.
6. Choose the desired playing speed using
the Speed Selection Switch between
33, 45 and 78 RPM.
7. Unlock the tone arm from the arm lock
by pushing it aside.
8. Raise the tone arm using the arm
raising lever or by carefully lifting it.

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9. Place the stylus vertically over the rst
track of the record and the turntable
will start turning automatically.
10. Put down the stylus slowly on the
record to play.
11. Once the tone arm reaches the end
of the record at the centre of the
turntable, playback will stop. Lift up the
tone arm and put it on the rest when
nished.
Note: The record should automatically stop
when it comes to an end. If the turntable
does not shut o, turn o the power with
the On/O Volume Dial.
Note: If your record stops before the last
track nishes, you will have to manually re-
start playback.
12. Replace the protective cap on the stylus
and close the tone arm lock.
13. Turn o the power with the On/O
Volume Dial (anti-clockwise), and
unplug the device at the Mains.
Note: Always ensure that the tone arm is
secured before transporting.
ENCODE MUSIC VIA USB
1. Make sure the turntable is on.
2. Place a record on the turntable.
3. Insert the USB into the USB port of the
turntable.
4. Long press the Mode button to select
USB to begin encoding your music.
5. Begin record playback.
6. When nished, long press the Mode
button.
Note: Encoding can only be done via USB.
This feature does not work in Bluetooth
mode.
PLAYING MUSIC VIA USB
1. Make sure the turntable is on.
2. Insert the USB (with your encoded
music) into the turntable’s USB port.
3. Control playback via the turntable’s
controls.
PLAYING MUSIC VIA BLUETOOTH
1. Turn on the turntable by rotating the
On/O Volume dial in a clockwise
direction.
2. Press the Mode button to select BT or
Bluetooth mode.
3. The Bluetooth indicator light will ash
when the turntable is ready to pair with
your device.
4. Turn Bluetooth on in your mobile device
and search for the turntable. Select
“A60020” and pair it with your device.
Note: If a password is required, press
“0000” and pair with the device.
5. The Bluetooth indicator light will
stop ashing once your device is
successfully paired.
6. Music playback and sound can now
be controlled on the turntable or your
mobile device.

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REPLACING THE STYLUS
CAUTION! Ensure the turntable is powered
OFF before replacing the stylus. Do not bend
the stylus or touch the needle, as this may
cause injury.
1. To remove the old stylus, carefully
place a screwdriver at the tip of the
stylus and push downward.
2. Remove the old stylus by gently pulling
it down and forward simultaneously.
3. To install the new stylus, hold the
stylus at the front edge (needle side)
and insert the rear edge into the tone
arm. (GUIDE PIN INSIDE)
4. Push the stylus upward until it locks
into position. Refer to C on the gure
above.

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CLEANING AND CARE
IMPORTANT:
• Always disconnect the equipment from
the power supply before cleaning.
• Clean the equipment with a soft, damp,
lint free cloth.
• Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaners.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from
children and pets.
CLEANING AND STORING VINYL RECORDS
• Use a soft anti-static cloth to gently
wipe the surface.
• Store records in a protective sleeve
when not in use.
• Avoid placing records in direct sunlight,
close to a heat source (radiators,
stoves, etc. or in a location that may
be subject to vibration, excessive heat,
cold or moisture.
CLEANING AND STORING THE TURNTABLE
• Always disconnect the equipment from
the power supply before cleaning.
• Clean the equipment with a soft, damp,
lint free cloth.
• Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaners.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from
children and pets.
PROBLEM SOLUTIONS
The unit will not power on. • Make sure the power cord is connected to an appropriate
electrical outlet and that the socket is switched ON.
There is no sound. • Rotate the Volume knob to increase the Volume.
The record will not play. • Make sure you have selected the correct speed (33, 45 or
78 RPM).
• Make sure the power adapter is correctly plugged in.
There is no sound via the
Stereo RCA port.
• Check the volume on your amplier or your external
device.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE APPLIANCE

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
IMPORTANT
As the colours in the
mains lead of this
appliance may not
correspond with the
coloured markings
identifying the terminals
in your plug, please
proceed as follows:
The wires in the mains
lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue neutral [N] Brown live [L]
Plug Fitting Details (Where Applicable).
The wire coloured blue is the neutral and
must be connected to the terminal marked
[N] or coloured black.
The wire coloured brown is the live wire
and must be connected to the terminal
marked [L] or coloured red.
On no account must either the brown or
the blue wire be connected to the [EARTH]
terminal .
Always ensure that the cord grip is fastened
correctly.
The plug must be tted with a fuse of the
same rating already tted and conforming
to BS 1362 and be ASTA approved.
If in doubt consult a qualied electrician
who will be pleased to do this for you.
Non-Rewireable Mains Plug
If your appliance is supplied with a non-
rewireable plug tted to the mains lead and
should the fuse need replacing, you must
use an ASTA approved one (conforming to
BS 1362 of the same rating).
If in doubt, consult a qualied electrician
who will be pleased to do this for you.
If you need to remove the plug - disconnect
it from the mains - and then cut o the
mains lead and immediately dispose of it
safely. Never attempt to reuse the plug or
insert it into a socket outlet as there is a
danger of an electric shock.
WARNING:
This appliance is double insulated.
Do not connect any wire to the earth terminal.

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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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