User manual PHILIPS AQ4140

[. . . ] When inserting new batteries, do not try to mix old batteries with the new ones. Remove the batteries if the set is not to be used for a long time. · Power Supply Using AC power 1 Check if the power voltage, as shown on the type plate located on the bottom of the set, corresponds to your local power supply. If it does not, consult your dealer or service center. [. . . ] Altering the VOLUME will not affect the recording. To protect a tape from accidental erasure, break out the tabs. If you wish to record again, cover the tabs with a piece of adhesive tape. Recording from the Radio 1 2 3 4 5 6 The making of unauthorized copies of copy-protected material, including computer programmes, files, broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an infringement of copyrights and constitute a criminal offence. This equipment should not be used for such purposes. Tune to the desired radio station (see Radio reception). Making your recording 1 2 3 4 Select TAPE source. Follows steps 3-4 under Recording from the Radio. Speak towards the built-in microphone MIC (see 1). Follows steps 6-7 under Recording from the Radio. · 3 4 5 · 6 Helpful hints: ­ ­ Maintenance & safety Tape deck maintenance To ensure quality recording and playback of the tape deck, clean parts A, B and C as shown, once a month. Use a cotton bud slightly moistened with alcohol or a special head cleaning fluid to clean the deck. Open the cassette holder by pressing 9/. Press ; and clean the heads A, and the capstan B. Cleaning of the heads can also be done by playing a cleaning cassette through once. C B A A Hearing Safety · Listen at a moderate volume. Using headphones at a high volume can impair your hearing. This product can produce sounds in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for a normal person, even for exposure less than a minute. The higher decibel ranges are offered for those that may have already experienced some hearing loss. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of sound. So after prolonged listening, what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. [. . . ] If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre. WARNING: Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock. Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate the guarantee. Problem ­ Possible cause · Remedy No sound /power ­ Volume not adjusted · Adjust the VOLUME ­ Power cord not securely connected · Connect the AC power cord properly ­ Batteries dead/ incorrectly inserted · Insert (fresh) batteries correctly ­ Headphones connected to the set · Disconnect headphones. Display does not function properly/ No reaction to operation of any of the controls ­ Electrostatic discharge · Switch off and unplug the set. [. . . ]