AQ 6691
Stereo Radio Cassette Player
RADIO
RADIO
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
B
BAND
AND
V
OLUME
FM
FM
ST
PRESET
PRESET
HOUR
HOUR
TIME SET
TIME SET
O
N
O
F
F
TUNING
TUNING
AQ6691
MIN
MIN
2
5
3
4
LOCK
STOP 9
PLAY (
FAST WINDING 5
DISPLAY
RESET
p
RADIO
ON/OFF
B
V
AND
OLUME
RADIO ON/OFF•BAND
VOLUME
FM
ST
PRESET
HOUR
TUNING
MIN
TIME SET
TIME SET
O
N
O
F
F
DBB•ON/OFF
TUNING
HOUR/MIN SETTING
DC 3V ->+
AQ6691
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PRESET NUMBERS
LOCK
5
3
4
LOCK
3
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
SETTING THE CLOCK
RADIO RECEPTION
1 Press TIME SET.
– The clock digits flash for about 5 seconds when you
press TIME SET.
2 To set the hour/minutes, press HOUR or MIN while the
display is still flashing.
– With your finger held down on HOUR, the hour increases
steadily as a number from 0-23. Release HOUR when
you reach the correct hour setting.
– With your finger held down on MIN, the minutes
increase rapidly and continuously. Press briefly and
repeatedly if you need to adjust the minutes slowly.
– When the clock digits stop flashing, the time is set.
Mains Adapter (not included)
The voltage of the 3V adapter must match with the local
voltage. The 3.5 mm adapter plug's 1.3 mm centre pin must
also be connected to the minus pole -.
• Connect the mains adapter to the set's DC 3V socket and a
wall socket.
• Always disconnect the mains adapter if you are not using
it.
Battery (not included)
• Open battery door and insert two alkaline batteries, type
R6, UM3 or AA as indicated.
RADIO RECEPTION
• Remove the batteries from the set if they are exhausted or
not to be used for a long time.
1 Connect headphones to the p socket.
2 Press RADIO ON/OFF•BAND to switch on the radio.
3 Press RADIO ON/OFF•BAND again to select AM or FM
waveband.
– The display shows the radio station details throughout
the radio mode.
– FM ST appears on the display when you are receiving a
FM stereo transmission.
4 Select your station by pressing one of the preset numbers
(1-5), or by using the TUNING controls + or –.
– When the batteries are running low,
flashes in the
display. If the radio is on, it will automatically switch off.
– It may be necessary to reprogramme your preset stations.
SETTING THE CLOCK
Clock display
The time is displayed using the 24-hour clock system. The
clock display is shown when the radio and cassette functions
are switched off.
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TUNING
SELECTING & STORING FREQUENCIES: PRESETS
To improve reception:
FM: The headphone cord functions as the FM-aerial. Extend it
fully and position the cord.
AM: Uses the built-in aerial. Turn the set to find the best
position.
You can store the frequencies of up to 10 radio stations in the
memory, 5 on each wave band. A stored frequency is only
erased from the memory by storing another frequency in its
pIace.
1 Select your wave band and tune to your desired station
(See previous chapter on TUNING).
5 Adjust the sound with VOLUME and DBB ON/OFF
(Dynamic Bass Boost).
2 Press one of the preset numbers (1-5) for 2 seconds or more
to store your station.
– PRESET appears in the display.
6 To switch off the radio, press RADIO ON/OFF•BAND once
or more until OFF appears briefly.
– The display returns to clock time.
3 To listen to a preset station, select your wave band and
then press the preset number of your desired station.
TUNING
Manual tuning
• Press TUNING + or – briefly, once or more until the right
frequency is found. In this way, the frequency can be
changed step by step.
Erasing the PRESET Memory
• Use the tip of the headphone plug or a ballpoint pen to
press RESET found on the back of the cassette door.
– The display shows 0:00. All previous preset stations
are erased and the clock time will need to be re-entered.
Automatic tuning
1 Press and hold down the TUNING + or – control until the
display frequency starts to run.
2 When a station of sufficient strength has been found tuning
stops, or you can stop automatic tuning by pressing either
TUNING + or – control again.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you have found the desired
station.
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CASSETTE PLAYBACK
CASSETTE PLAYBACK
GENERAL INFORMATION
Accessories (included)
1x AY 3360 stereo headphones, 1x Belt clip
1 Connect headphones to the p socket.
2 Open the cassette door and insert a tape.
3 Press the door lightly to shut.
Using the Belt Clip
1 To attach: position shaped grip on reverse of clip to fit into
belt clip hole 1.
4 To start playback, press 1.
– The display shows tAPE throughout tape mode.
5 Adjust the sound with VOLUME and the DBB ON/OFF
(Dynamic Bass Boost).
BELTCLIP
6 To fast wind, press 5. Press 9 to stop fast winding.
7 To stop, press 9 and the set is switched off.
– At the end of a tape, the cassette keys are automatically
released and the set switched off.
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– OFF appears briefly before the display returns to clock
time.
2x
R6/UM3/AA-cells
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GENERAL FEATURES
Reset button
2 Push the belt clip down 2 and turn 3 to LOCK as
indicated on the set.
3 To detach: gently lift belt clip and turn to RELEASE as
indicated on the set.
Should you receive external interference e.g. static electricity
from carpets, thunderstorms, etc. which affects the display
and electronic functions of your set, the RESET button allows
you to clear all data (e.g. time setting, presets) from your set
and to start up again.
2
• Use the tip of the headphone plug or a ballpoint pen to
press RESET found on the back of the cassette door.
Memory protection
The memory protection acts as a backup should there be a
power failure or interruption.
When changing batteries or power supply, the time setting,
presets and the last station listened to are retained for about
30 minutes. This allows you to change batteries or power
supply without having to set your stored data all over again.
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Note: The clock time freezes during memory protection, so
you may have to adjust the time when battery/ power
supply is resumed.
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Locking
This control helps to prevent any of the other front panel
controls from being accidentally pressed when you are
listening to the radio or when you are not using the radio.
1 Press LOCK.
appears when LOCK is activated.
2 To deactivate the LOCK function, press LOCK again.
disappears from the display.
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C-120
✓
A
B
TAKE CARE WHEN USING HEADPHONES
Hearing Safety: Listen at a moderate volume. Use at high
volume can impair your hearing!
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE
Traffic Safety: Do not use headphones while driving or
cycling as you may cause an accident!
• The packaging has been minimized so that it is easy to
separate into two materials: cardboard and plastic. Please
observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of
these packaging materials.
• Please inquire about local regulations on how to hand in
your old set for recycling.
MAINTENANCE
• Clean the tape heads every month with a cotton bud dipped
in alcohol, or by playing through a cleaning tape.
• Use a soft damp cloth to wipe off dust and dirt. Don't use
benzene or corrosives to clean the set.
• Don't expose the set or cassettes to rain, moisture, sand or
to excessive heat e.g. cars parked in direct sunlight.
• Don't use C-120 tapes.
• Batteries contain chemical substances, so they
should be disposed of properly.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by
following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate your guarantee.
Hum when using mains adapter
– Adapter used is unsuitable
• Use a good quality regulated 3V DC adapter
Severe radio hum/distortion
– FM aerial (headphone cord) not fully extended
• Extend FM aerial fully
– Set too close to TV, computer, etc.
• Move set away from other electrical equipment
Poor sound/ no sound
– Headphone plug not fully inserted
• Insert plug fully
– Batteries weak
• Insert fresh batteries
– Volume is turned down
• Turn up volume
Front panel controls/ display does not function
properly
– Electrostatic discharge
– Tape head dirty
• Clean tape head (see MAINTENANCE)
• Use the tip of the headphone plug/ball-point pen to press
RESET and then reprogramme settings
The model number is found at the back of the set and the production number in the battery compartment.
This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Union.
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