General Information Special notes WARNINGS: When the unit is set at STAND-BY mode, mains voltage is still present inside the unit. This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove covers unless qualified to do so. This unit contains dangerous voltages, always remove mains plug from the socket before any service operation and when not in use for a long period.
General Information Special Note Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute content created with this product in revenue-generating broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), revenue-generating streaming applications (via Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other revenue-generating content distribution systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and the like) or on revenue-generating physical media (compact discs, digital versatile discs, semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the like).
Preparation for Use Operation with AC power To wall socket AC 230 V To AC INPUT Connect the AC power lead to the AC power input socket, then connect the AC power lead plug to the wall socket. Notes: If the unit will not be used for a long period of time, remove the AC power lead from the wall socket.
Basic Operation General control To turn the power on Turn the power switch to ON position, this will bring the set to standby mode. Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. After use: Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by mode. At STANDBY mode, red led will lights up.
CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc This system can play back a standard CD, CD-R/RW in the CD format and CD-R/RW with MP3 or WMA Þles, but cannot record on them. Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to the state of the disc or the device that was used for recording.
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CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc (continued) Various disc functions Function Main unit Operation Play Press in the stop mode. Stop Press in the playback mode. Pause Press in the playback mode. Press button to resume play- back from the paused point.
CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback Repeat play and Random play All tracks or a programmed sequence can be continuously repeated. The track on the disc can be played in random order automatically. REPEAT/ Whilst a disc is stop or playing, RANDOM press the REPEAT/RANDOM but- ton to Repeat 1.
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CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback Advanced CD or MP3/WMA disc playback (continued) Programmed play You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you like. Whilst in the stop mode, press the MEMORY/ / DISP MEMORY/DISP button to enter the programming save mode.
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CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback Programmed play (Folder mode) Whilst in the stop mode, press the MEMORY/DISP button to enter the programming save mode. MEMORY Press the TUNING/FOLDER ( ) button to select the desired folder. MEMORY Press the MEMORY/DISP button to save the folder number. MEMORY MEMORY Press the...
CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback MP3/WMA folder mode (only for MP3/WMA files) To playback MP3/WMA (Windows Media Audio) file There are many music sites on the internet that you can download MP3/WMA (Windows Media Audio) music Files. Follow the instructions from the website on how to download the music files. You can then playback these downloaded music files by burning them to a CD-R/RW disc or by connecting a USB Memory Player device.
USB Memory Playback Listening to USB mass storage device / MP3 player ON/STAND-BY Note: This product is not compatible with MTP and AAC file systems. Press the USB button, and push down the USB door. Connect the USB Memory device that has MP3/WMA format files on the unit.
Disconnect USB memory device from the USB terminal. Notes: AKAI will not be held liable for the loss of data whilst the USB memory d e v i c e i s c o n n e c t e d t o t h e a u d i o system.
USB Memory Playback Advanced USB playback Repeat play and Random play All tracks or a programmed sequence can be continuously repeated. The track on the disc can be played in random order automatically. REPEAT/ Whilst a disc is stop or playing, Notes: RANDOM press the REPEAT/RANDOM but-...
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USB Memory Playback Advanced USB playback (continued) Programmed play (Folder mode) Whilst in the stop mode, press the MEMORY/DISP button to enter the programming save mode. MEMORY Press the TUNING/FOLDER ( ) button to select the desired folder. MEMORY Press the MEMORY/DISP button to save the folder number. MEMORY MEMORY Press the...
Radio Listening to the radio TUNER/ BAND STAND-BY FOLDER/TUNING PRESET ON/STAND-BY Note: This product can receive FM stereo/FM monaural and AM monaural broadcast. AM stereo broadcasts will not be played in stereo. Tuning Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the TUNER/BAND button repeatedly to select the desired frequency band (FM or AM).
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Radio Listening to the radio (continued) Aerial adjustment: ON/STAND-BY Beat cancel switch: If a whistling noise occurs when recording from an FM or AM station, set the BEAT CANCEL switch to 1 or 2, whichever gives the best reception. Memorising a station You can store 20 FM and 10 AM stations in memory and recall themat the push of a button.
Tape Playback Listening to a cassette tape Cassette Tape Before playback: For playback, use normal or low-noise tapes for the best sound. (Metal or CrO tapes are not recommended.) Do not use C-120 tapes or poor-quality tapes, as they may cause malfunctions. Before loading a tape into the cassette compartment, tighten the slack with a pen or a pencil.
When recording important selections, make a preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is properly recorded. AKAI is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising from malfunction of this unit. The volume and sound controls can be adjusted with no effect on the recorded signal (Variable Sound Monitor).
Advanced Feature Recording from CD/USB Set the FUNCTION switch to CD or USB. Load a blank cassette into the cassette compartment with the side to be recorded on facing up. Press the RECORD button, the recording will begin. When press the STOP/EJECT / button during recording, display will appear, but CD still spinning.
Cassette deck owner without calling a service technician. Symptom Possible cause If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised AKAI Cannot record. Is the erase-prevention tab removed? dealer or service centre. Cannot record tracks...
References Before transporting the unit Remove CD from the unit. Make sure there is no CD in the disc compartment. Then, set the unit to the power stand-by mode. Carrying the unit with disc left inside can damage the unit. Care of compact discs Compact discs are fairly resistant to damage, however mistracking can occur due to an accumulation of dirt on the disc surface.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. For more information and warranty conditions, please visit : www.akai.eu...
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