Philips AQ5055/05 Instructions For Use

AQ 5055 - Radio Cassette Recorder
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AQ 5055 Radio Cassette Recorder
AUTOM ATIC AUTOM ATIC
D I G I TAL
COMPACT CASSETTE
TC text/CvB/9551
STOP MECHA STOP MECHA
NISM NISM •
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ONE TOUCH RECORD ONE TOUCH RECORD
ING ING
REC • PLAY
REC • PLAY
Instructions for use
Controls/Installation Radio/Playback
CONTROLS RADIO RECEPTION
• Set the MODE selector 3 to RADIO.
TOP AND FRONT PANEL - FIG. 1
• Adjust the sound with the VOLUME 2 control.
1 DBB button - to switch the bass boost on and
• For extra amplification of the bass, use the
off for extra bass.
DBB control 1. You may connect stereo
2 VOLUME control - to adjust the volume level
headphones with 3.5 mm plug to the socket p
3 MODE selector - to select the sound source:
PHONES 4. The loudspeakers are then
– TAPE/(POWER OFF) - to switch to tape mode
muted.
– RADIO/(MONO/STEREO)/(POWER ON) - to
• Select the wave band using BAND switch 5.
switch to radio mode
• Tune to a radio station using the TUNING knob 6.
4 p PHONES stereo headphones socket -
– For FM, pull out the telescopic aerial. To
connection for headphones
improve FM reception, incline and turn the
(impedance 8-32 ohms)
aerial. Reduce its length if the FM signal is too
5 BAND switch - to select AM or FM
strong (very close to a transmitter).
6 TUNING control - to tune to a radio station
– For AM(MW), the set is provided with a built-in
7 6 FM ST - lights up when program is received
aerial, so there is no need to use the telescopic
in stereo
aerial. The aerial can be directed by turning the
8 MIC
9 RECORD 0 button whole set.
0 PLAY 1 button • When FM ST 6 lights up, you are receiving a
! REW 6 button FM stereo transmitter.
@ F.FWD 5 button
A disturbing noise, due to a weak FM stereo
# STOP/EJ 9 3 button signal can be suppressed by setting the
$ PAUSE ; button MONO/STEREO switch 3 to MONO. The FM
ST 6 will disappear and you will hear (and
SIDE AND BACK PANEL - FIG 2
record) the FM program in MONO.
% Voltage selector (not all versions)
• The set is switched off if the MODE selector
^ AC MAINS - socket for mains lead
3 is in position TAPE and no buttons are
& BEAT CUT switch - to eliminate possible
pressed.
whistle tones during MW/AM recordings
* BATTERY compartment
CASSETTE PLAYBACK
• Set the MODE selector 3 to TAPE.
SUPPLY
• Press EJ 9 # and insert a recorded cassette
Battery supply (fig. 3). For playback, any cassette type can be
• Whenever convenient, use AC power supply if inserted.
• Press PLAY 1 0 and playback will start
you want to conserve battery life.
• Open the battery compartment (fig. 2) and – Playback stops when the tape in the deck
insert six batteries as indicated , type R20, reaches its end.
UM1 or D-cells. • Adjust the sound with the VOLUME control
• Remove the batteries if they are exhausted or 2. You may connect stereo headphones with
if they will not be used again for a long time. 3.5 mm plug to socket p PHONES 4. The
The battery supply is switched off when the loudspeakers then will be muted.
set is connected to the power supply. To • For extra amplification of the bass, use the
change over to battery supply, pull out the plug DBB control 1.
• To interrupt playback press PAUSE ; $.
from the MAINS socket ^.
• Press STOP 9 # if you want to stop the
Power supply
playback before the end of the tape.
• Make sure the power voltage as shown on the
When the end of the tape is reached, the PLAY
type plate (on the back of the set) corresponds
1 0 buttons are released.
to your local power voltage. If it does not,
• The set is switched off if the MODE selector
consult your dealer or service organisation.
3 is in the TAPE position and no buttons are
• If the set is equiped with a voltage selector %
pressed.
(fig. 2) set this selector to the local mains voltage.
• Connect the power supply lead to the MAINS
Winding the tape
socket and the wall socket. The mains supply
• Press F.FWD 5 to fast forward the tape.
is switched on.
• Press REW 6 to fast rewind the tape.
• To disconnect the set from the power supply
• Press STOP 9 to stop fast forward or fast
completely, withdraw the mains plug from the
rewind, or before the end of the tape.
wall socket.
Important note for users in the UK,
see Troubleshooting