User manual SHARP QT-250H

[. . . ] q Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/electrical equipment (home computers, facsimiles, etc. ) which generates electrical noise. q Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it from the AC socket as pulling the lead can damage internal wires. q When cleaning the heads, pinch roller, etc. , remove the AC power lead from the AC socket as the unit contains high voltages. Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in electric shock. [. . . ] 3 Replace the battery compartment cover. Battery replacement: Replace the batteries when they become weak and/or recording or playback is impaired. This may occur even though radio broadcasts are audible. Notes: q Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time. q Remove the batteries if they are weak or if the unit will not be used for long periods of time. This will prevent potential damage due to battery leakage. Caution: Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium battery, etc. ). E-3 01-E1-E9-QT-250H(S) 4 01. 9. 19, 15:28 Sound Control Volume Turn the VOLUME control to increase or decrease the volume. Extra bass (X-BASS) Press the X-BASS button to emphasise bass sound. Listening to the Radio 1 2 3 4 Set the FUNCTION switch to RADIO. Set the BAND SELECTOR switch to FM, MW, SW1 or SW2. Turn the TUNING control to tune in to a desired station. The FINE TUNING control functions only for SW1 and SW2 bands. Set the FUNCTION switch to FM (ST) to receive FM stereo transmission. If the reception is weak, set it to FM (MONO). (Variable Sound Monitor) q Metal and CrO2 tapes cannot be used for recording. s Recording from the radio s Recording from the built-in microphone 1 Set the FUNCTION switch to RADIO. 2 Set the BAND SELECTOR switch to FM, MW, SW1 or SW2. 2 Load a cassette into the cassette compartment. 3 Tune in to the station to be recorded. 4 Load a blank cassette into the cassette compartment with the side to be record- 4 Press the RECORD q button. 5 Press the PAUSE 6 button again to begin recording. q Monitoring of the recording is not possible. 7 Press the PAUSE 6 button again to be- q Recording from the built-in microphone is gin recording. To stop recording: Press the STOP/EJECT s 7 button. Beat cancel switch: If a whistling noise occurs when recording from an MW, SW1 or SW2 station, set the BEAT CANCEL switch to A or B, whichever gives the best reception. not in stereo. s Erasing a recorded tape 1 Set the FUNCTION switch to LINE. q Do not connect anything to the LINE IN and MIXING MIC sockets. [. . . ] q When headphones are connected, the speakers are disconnected automatically. Adjust the VOLUME control for desired volume. s To record on a tape 1 Load a cassette in the cassette compartment. 2 3 Press the RECORD I button. Play the CD player etc. E-8 01-E1-E9-QT-250H(S) 9 01. 9. 19, 15:29 Maintenance s Cleaning the tape-handling s Cleaning the cabinet Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth parts q Dirty heads, capstan or pinch roller can cause poor sound and tape jams. Clean these parts with a cotton swab moistened with commercial head/pinch roller cleaner or isopropyl alcohol. [. . . ]