Akai A60021 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
STEREO TURNTABLE
WITH SEPARATE SPEAKERS
MODEL: A60021
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50W Peak Output Mains Power

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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.
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.
RK Wholesale LTD has limited responsibility
for incidental or consequential loss or
damage.
Valid in the UK and Eire only.
MODEL NO: A60021
INPUT: 100-240V ~50/60HZ
OUTPUT: 5V 1A

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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.
• 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
• 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 the turntable where
it could be magnetised by a
magnet.
• 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.
• 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
2 X SPEAKERS
USB CABLE
1. USB Port
RCA Speaker Connections
Audio Output
DC Power Jack
2. Turntable
3. 45RPM Adaptor
4. Arm Raising Lever
5. Tone Arm
6. Auto Stop
7. Speed Selector
8. Power/Volume Knob
9. Stylus Cartridge
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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.
SPEAKER/AMPLIFIER CONNECTION
You may connect the supplied external
speakers or an amplier to listen to your
records.
Follow the steps below:
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.
PLAYING A RECORD
1. Place the record of your choice on the
turntable. If it is a 45rpm, do not forget
to place the adapter on the record
spindle.
2. Remove the protective cover from the
stylus cartridge.
3. Turn on the turntable using the Power/
Volume Knob.
4. Choose the desired playing speed using
the Speed Selector to switch between
33.3, 45 and 78rpm.
5. Release the tone arm lock.
6. Push in the arm lightly with your hand.
7. Place the stylus vertically over the rst
track of the record, and the turntable
will start turning automatically.
8. Slowly put the stylus down on the
record to play.
9. 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
restart playback.
10. When a record comes to the end, the
turntable will stop automatically if the
Auto Stop switch is in the ON position.
If the switch is in the o position then it
will be suitable for Long Play records.
11. Replace the protective cap on the stylus
and close the tone arm lock.
12. Turn o the power with the Power/
Volume knob, and unplug the device at
the Mains.

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Note: Always ensure that the tone arm is
secured before transporting.
RECORDING AUDIO
This turntable is equipped with a PC
Encoding feature to record audio from
a vinyl record. This feature can be used
by installing and using a program called
‘Audacity’ for the Windows Operating
System.
1. Insert the Audacity program CD into the
drive of your computer or download the
Audacity program.
2. Click on the ‘Audacity’ le to open
it and click on ‘adacity.exe’ to run
the program. Follow the on-screen
instructions to install it onto your
computer.
3. After the software is installed, you
should be able to record vinyl records
to your PC.
4. Connect the power cord to the
turntable’s DC power jack, and the
other end to the Mains outlet.
5. Plug the supplied USB cable into the
USB port of the turntable and the other
end into the computer’s USB port.
6. Rotate the Power/Volume knob to turn
on the appliance and open the Audacity
program on your computer.
7. Before recording, click on the ‘Edit’
menu and select ‘Preferences’. The
‘Preferences’ menu should open up.
8. Under the ‘Recording’ section, select
the USB audio device and choose
‘Software Playthrough’ to hear
the audio while it records. Note: In
Windows, the turntable may show
up under a dierent name. This may
depend on your computer model and
operating system.
9. If you have diculty nding the
turntable, check your system settings
or on the control panel to adjust the
audio input settings from the sound
control panel.
10. To record, start the turntable and place
the stylus on the vinyl record to begin
playback. In Audacity, click on the red
record button located on the toolbar.
This will begin recording the audio
from a vinyl to PC.
11. When the track has nished recording,
click on the orange stop button.
Note: After recording to the computer, the
USB cable may need to be removed from
the USB port to enable playback from the
computer later on.
Note: For full instructions on using Audacity,
please refer to Audacity manual, which can
be located on the Audacity website:
http://www.audacityteam.org

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USING AUDACITY TO RECORD TO WAV
1. Save your les to the computer, once
recording and editing are complete.
Click on le. Scroll down to the “Export
as WAV” tab and select it.
2. You’ll be prompted for the le name of
your music. Save it in the pre-selected
folder or save it in a folder of your
choice. Note: This can either be an
existing one or a new folder.
USING AUDACITY TO RECORD TO MP3
1. Save your les to the computer, once
recording and editing are complete.
Click on le. Scroll down to the “Export
as MP3” tab and click on it.
2. You’ll be prompted for the le name of
your music. Save it in the pre-selected
folder or save it in a folder of your
choice. Note: This can either be an
existing one or a new folder.
Note: To activate the “Export to Mp3”
feature, you must copy a le named
“lame_enc.dll” from the installation CD
and paste it into the AUDACITY folder on
the hard drive that contains the software
on that was copied from the CD during
installation. The software will automatically
detect this le and the “Export to Mp3” will
be enabled.
REPLACING THE STYLUS
Replace your stylus periodically
(approximately every 250 hours).
1. Push the arm lock to release the tone
arm.
2. Take o cap of the cartridge to expose
the stylus.
3. Gently separate the cartridge from the
socket.
4. Take o the audio line from the
cartridge.
5. To replace the stylus with a new one,
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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PROBLEM SOLOUTION
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 RCA port. Check the volume on your amplier or your external device.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE APPLIANCE
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.

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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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