QX4200 - Séquenceur MIDI AKAI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL QX4200 AKAI

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION ATTENTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover There are no

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK user serviceable parts inside the unit. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

û The lightening flash with arrowhead symbol within the triangle is a warning sign alerting the user of "dangerous voltage” inside the unit.

The exclamation point within the triangle Is a warning sign alerting the user of important instructions accompanying the product.

À CAUTION:Invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeatedAvoid exposure to beam.

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - Al the safety and operating instructions should be read before the produce is operated, 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3. HEED WARNINGS - Al warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. CLEANING - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 6. ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 7. WATER AND MOISTURE - Do not use this product near water - for example, near à bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink. or laundry tub: in à wet basement; or near à swimming pool: and the like. 8. ACCESSORIES - Do not phce this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or aduk, and serious damage to the product. Use only with à cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufactures instructions, and should use à mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. À Product and Cart Combination Should Be Moved with Care - Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 9. VENTILATION - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure rellable operation of the product and to protece it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The opening should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation, such as à bookease or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instructions have been adhered to. 10.POWER SOURCES - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION - This product may be equipped with a polarized alrernating-currenc line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug wil fi into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature: If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Ifthe plug should stil fai to fi, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 12.POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords should be routed s0 that they are noc likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cord at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where exit from the product. 13. NONUSE PERIODS - The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when ef unused for long periods oftime. 14.OUTDOORANTENNA GROUNDING - Ifan outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, FIGURE 1 be sure the antenna or cable system Is grounded so as to provide some j rotection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 À “ the National Electra Code ANSINFPA 70. Grovides formation SROUND GLAME: AT ELcrRie servce EQUIPMENT

LEAD IN WIRE AATENNA DISCHIRGE LNITINEC SECTION 510.201 EC SECTION 80-21) GROUND CLaurs

with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.

15. LIGHTENING - For added protection for this product during a lightening storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for

long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will present damage to the

product due to lightening and power-line surges.

16. POWER LINES - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light

or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such

power lines or circuits.When installing an outside antenna system,extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power

lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17. OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk

offire or electric shock.

18. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch

dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in à fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the

19. SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous

voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20.DAMAGES REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions.

2) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b) Ifliquid as been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

c) I the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d) Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improver adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

# When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

21.REPLACEMENT PARTS - When rephcement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part, Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

22. SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or repair to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks 10 determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

23.HEAT - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other products {including amplifiers) chat produce heat.

PREPARATION FOR USE CD-R / CD-RW play capability of this unit may vary depend on quality of media, CD burner and application software.

* Carefully remove the unit from the display carton and remove all packing material from the unit itself.

# Remove any descriptive labels that may be found on either the front or top cabinet of the unit. Do not remove any labels located on either the back or button cabinet of the unit.

# Open the CD compartment door There is a white card in the CD compartment which is Intended to prevent the CD pickup from moving during shipment of the product, Remove this card from the CD compartment before use.

Power Sources This audio system is designed to operate on 230VAC 50Hz house current. Attempting to operate this unit from any other power source may cause damage to unit, which is not covered by your warranty.

AC Operation Unwind the AC cord and extend it to its full length, Insert the AC plug into any convenient 230V AC 50Hz household outlet

# Hold the plug to disconnect It from the mains outlet, Do not pull the power cord.

# When the plug of the unit is connected to the mains outlet, the unit will be still connected to AC even of the power is turned off. # Disconnect the plug as soon as liquid or objects enter the unit. The unit cannot be used until being checked by experts.

USE OF REMOTE CONTROL

1. Open the Battery Compartment

2. Insert two AAA batteries (not supplied), make sure to match “and “-" of the batteries to marks in the battery compartment.

3. Close the battery compartment.

4. Point the remote control at the remote sensor, operate in the range of 5 meters and 60° from the front of the remote sensor. Make sure there is no barrier between them. Notes: 1. Batteries can last for about 6 months generally. Change the batteries if the remote control does not work. 2. Ifthe remote control is not used for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent battery leakage. 3. Do not charge, heat open, or short-circuit the batteries. Do not throw batteries into a fire. 4. Use only the size and type of batteries specified. 5. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g alkaline and carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones. 6. Weak batteries can leak and severely damage the unit. 7.Always remove batteries as soon as they become weak. 8. For the best performance it is recommended the batteries of remote control handset be replaced on a yearly basis, or when remote control operation becomes erratic.

1. Connect the right and left speaker Wire (28) to the Speaker Terminal(25), BLACK/WHITE wire connect to RED terminal, BLACK wire connect to BLACK terminal

2. For better stereo effect, place two Speakers Box(29) in a certain distance. Note :Keep the speaker wires away from the antennas to prevent noise.

CONNECT THE HEADPHONE

1. This unit can accept stereo headphones (not included) with a 3.5 mm plug and an impedance of 32 ohms or greater. 2. Connect your headphone to the phones jack (13) of the unit, and the speakers will cut off automatically.

POWER SUPPLY AND SET TIME This set operates on AC 230V — 50Hz

1. Insert the AC Power Cord(27) into a convenient standard outlet. * [9 ” shown on display(1) blinks.

2. Press © STANDBY Button(18) to turn on the unit, LCD will show FM 158

3. Open the Control Button Cover(23).

4. Press CLOCK button(14) once, then display become“ CLK BAD “press PROG. / SET / MEMO button(?) the hour digital will blinks, then press K€ SKIP/FAST SEARCH 3H / € TUNING } button(10) to adjust hour, press PROG: 1SET / MEMO Button (9) again to store your adjusted hour and minute digital will blinks. Press KÇ SKIP/FAST SEARCH 1 / <TUNING } (10) button to adjust minute.

5. Press PROG. / SET / MEMO Button(9) immediately to store your desired time and the LCD Display(1) will return to “FH B1SE

6. Press © STANDBY Button(I8) to turn it to standby mode, the LCD backlight will be off and the time is displayed.

LISTENING TO THE RADIO

1. Press © STANDBY Button(18) or direct press TUNER/BAND Button(lé)to turn the unit on,the LCD Display(1) will show “FM 8158 ‘(already default at FM band in the unit), select waveband by pressing TUNER/BAND Button (16).

2. Tune your radio station by press € TUNING > Button(10). Press one time, the frequency will change one step. Press and hold < TUNING } Button(10) one second, the frequency start to change, and the tuner will search up or down at the select band and stop at the receivable station. When scanning stop, the frequency of the received station will displayed.

4. Adjust the volume level by pressing VOLUME +/ — Button(17).

5. Select your favorite music mode FLAT-CLASSIC-ROCK-POP by press EQ Button(l 1).

6. Select the BASS BOOST “ON" or “OFF” by pressing X-BASS Button (12).And the BASS BOOST status will indicate by X-BASS LED & show by LCD display for few seconds

7. To stop listening the radio, press © STANDBY Button(18). le will return to Standby mode and the time is shown.

PROGRAMMING STATIONS This unit is capable of memorizing the location of 20 MW/FM intermix preset stations.

1. Refer to LISTENTOTHE TUNER step |) to 3) to tune in a radio station.

2. Press SET / MEMO Button(9). Indicators of MEMO and the preset station number À” will flash.

3. Press SET / MEMO Button(9) again to store the tuned station into the selected preset location. The LCD Display(1) will show" FM PRO “in FM band, if in MW band will showing" My PRD1".

4. Repeat step 1 through 3 to preset other stations.

LISTENING TO THE PRESET STATIONS

1. Press PRESET STATION < / } Button(5) repeatedly to select your desired preset number. the band and preset number will show on the LCD Display(l).after one second the preset number will change to show the radio frequency.

FOR BEST RECEPTION : FM: Extend and move the FM Antenna Wire (25) Ifstereo broadcast received, the STEREO indicator will be displayed at LCD Display(1). Ifthe broadcast signal is weak, change to MONO mode by press TUNER/BAND Button(16) MW: This unit is equipped with a built-In directional ferrite antenna, move and rotate the unit

PRECAUTIONS FOR DISCS HANDLING DISC -To keep the disc clean, do not touch the play sides of the disc. - Do not attach paper or ape to the disc.

- Keep the disc away from direct sunlight or heat sources.

- Store the disc in a disc case after playback

CLEANING DISC - Before plyback, wipe the disc outwards from the center with clean cloth - Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, done by qualiied service personnel.

- Put the unit where ventilation is good enough to prevent overheating,

- Never put the uni in direct sunlight or near heat sources.

- Put the unit horizontal}, never put any heavy object on the unit.

-To protect the pickup, do not put the unit where there is much dust If there is dust on the pickup. use a cleaning disc to clean it. - Refer to the operation instructions of the cleaning disc you bought.

1. Press CD Button(19),* LH REA “is displayed(l).

2. Insert the disc( Label side up) to the CD Compartment(21 & 22), the total number of track and the total playing time are displayed(1).

3. Press »j} CD PLAY/PAUSE Button(3) to start playing and adjust the volume level(17)

4. Select your favorite music mode FLAT-CLASSIC-ROCK-POP by pressing EQ Button(| 1).

5. Select the BASS BOOST “ON” or “OFF” by pressing X-BASS Button (12). And the BASS BOOST status will indicate by X-BASS LED & show by LCD display for few seconds.

NOTE: Use also 3} CD PLAY/PAUSE Button(3) to suspend momentarily the playing track The current track number and the

running time blinks on the display(l), and press 3} again to resume play.

6. To stop listening the CD,press El CD STOP Button(4), then press & STANDBY Button(18). It will return to Standby

mode and the time is displayed.

OTHER CD PLAYER FUNCTIONS :

K SKIP/FAST SEARCH DM Button(10) : press _ 3) Button to skip forward to the next track or repeatedly to skip several tracks. Press I Button to return to the beginning of the track, or press repeatedily to skip backward several tracks at CD phying mode. Press and hold the KÇ or 3}} button to search quickly within a track.

REPEAT Button(8): À single Track or whole CD can be repeated as any time as you like. 2) Press once to repeat your select track, the display (1) shows REPEAT. b) Press twice to play the disc continuously, REPEAT on display blinks. <) Press again to switch off this function.

MIX Button(7 ): Press to play randomi} all the track of the disc, the MIX and the selected track number are displayed(1). Press again switch off this function.

PROGRAM Button(9): … To select your own musical program. 2) Insert the disc(21 & 22).The total number of tracks and the total playing time are displayed(1). b) Press PROG. Button(9). the display shows “ OÙ P — [1 ".andPROGRAM” on display blinks. <) Select with K SKIP/FAST SEARCH 3) Button(10) your desired track, then press PROG. Button(9) to store your program in memory. d) Redo this operation as many times as necessary. 20 tracks can memorised. ) Press 3Jl CD PLAY/PAUSE Button(3) to start playing and the PROGRAM Indicator will light up. #9 To cancel this function.press [I CD STOP Button(4) to stop the disc and press stop again Program function is cancelled.

NOTE : Normally when playing CD, the CD running time is displayed on the LCD Display (1). le can be changed to show disc remain time by pressing CD Button(19) at normally played.

AUXILIARY INPUT This product can receive audio signals from other devices, such as TV.VCR, DVD player, tuner To listen to such output, Connect one end of a RCA plug signal wire (not included) into AUX IN jack (24).

Connect the other end of wire to your home equipment,

Press AUX Button(é),the‘AUX' and time display (1)

Ply your home equipment

Adjust the volume level by pressing and holding VOLUME +! = Button(17)

Select your favorite music mode FLAT-CLASSIC-ROCK-POP by pressing EQ Button(l 1).

Select the BASS BOOST “ON” or “OFF” by pressing X-BASS Button (12),And the BASS BOOST status will indicate by X-BASS LED & show by LCD display for few seconds.

8. Stop listening auxiliary input, press © STANDBY Button(18) to turn it on Standby mode and the time is displayed

2. Press CLOCK Button(14) twice, then display show“ ON ZOB ”’andTIMER blinks, press SET / MEMO Button(9) the hour digital will blinks.

3. Press SET / MEMO Button(9) to store your desired time and the display(l) will return to the last mode played.

4. Press CLOCK Button(14) three times, display become“ [FF AA ".press € TUNING »/ K SKIP/FAST SEARCH 1 Button(10) to adjust the TIMER OFF time, press SET / MEMO Button(9) to store your desired time.

5. Press TIMER ON/OFF Button(15),the TIMER indicator displayed

6. Press © STANDBY Button(I8) to return to standby mode.

7... When reaching the preset timer on time, the unit will be turned on in the last mode played, except in Auxillary mode will change to tuner mode automatically.

8. And reaching the preset Timer Off time, the unit will turn off automatically.

9. Cancel this function, press TIMER ON/OFF Button(15) again and the Timer indicator will go off.

NOTE: When the power supply was interrupted, the tuner preset station, time and timer will be erased, and the time will blink

on the LCD Display. So you need to set the information again.

1. Press © STANDBY Button(18) to turn on the unit, 2. Select your desired function mode(6 or 16 or 19), volume level(17) and music mode(| 1). 3. Press CLOCK Button(14) four times, then display become GLEEP H'ipress < TUNING } / K SKIP/FAST SEARCH Y)| Button(10) to adjust the sleep countdown time, press once will skip 10 minutes(90 minutes is the maximum). Press SET / MEMO Button(9) to store your desired. “ G{FFP "and your desired countdown time displayed and it starts the countdown. 4. The unit will turn off when countdown time is reached 5. To stop this function, press CLOCK Button(14) to“ GL FFF" mode,press € TUNING } / KK SKIP/FAST SEARCH 3). Button(10) to adjust the sleep time to" {7 ",then press SET / MEMO Button(3), and the unit will play continually.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE Caring for Compact Discs

*Treat ie disc careuly. Handie che disc on by ls edges- Never allow your Îngers to come in contact With the shiny, unprinted side of the disc.

# Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers,etc. To the disc label.

* Clean the disc periodically with a soft int-free, dry cloth. Never use detergents or abrasie cleaners to clean the disc. If necessary.use a CD cleaning kit.

* Ifa disc skips or gets stuck on a section of the disc, is probably dirty or damaged {scratched). When cleaning the disc, wipe in straighe lines from the center of the disc to the outer edge of the disc. Never wipe in circular motions.

#This unit Is designed to play only compact discs bearing the identification logo as shown here. COMPACT Other discs may not conform to the CD standard and may not play properly. # Compact Disc should be stored in their cases after each use to avoid damage. DIGITAE RUE

# Do not expose compact disc to direct sunlight, high humidity, high temperatures, or dust, etc. Prolonged exposure or extreme temperatures can Warp the disc.

# Do not stick or write anything on either side of the disc. Sharp writing instruments, or the ink may damage the surface.

“The product shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filed with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the product”

Ventilation warning “The normal ventilation of the product shall not be impeded for intended use.”

Unit maintenance “Never put the unit in direct sunlighe or near heat sources!”

Put the unit horizontal}, never put any heavy object on the unit

CONDENSATION Moisture will appear on the pickup lens in the following cases:

#The unit is suddeniy moved from a cold place to a warm place.

#The unit is put in a room with a heater, or in cold air from an air - conditioner.

# Use the unit in a humid place. In these cases, the unit cannot work. Unload the disc and leave the unit on for about one hour evaporates the water:

MORE INFORMATION Do not use your set immediately after transport from a cold place to a warm place, there may be condensation problems.

Make sure chat you keep your set away from water and high temperatures.

Clean the player with a soft cloth,or à damp chamois leather. Never use solvents.

NOTES ON COMPACT DISCS If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the disc, it may cause tracking error. Before playing, clean the disc with à cleaning cloth.Wipe the disc from the center out. Don't store discs in places with high temperatures or high humidity -

they can become warped.After pying store the disc in its case.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before secking service.

Noise or sound distorted on radio broadcasts

Station not tuned properly for AM or FM.

Retune the AM or FM broadcast station

FM: Telescopic antenna is not properly

Reorient FM telescopic antenna

AM: Unit is not positioned correctly

Rotate unit until best reception is obtained

FM STEREO indicator does not light.

Poor FM signal being received or BAND

switch is not set to FM STEREO.

Retune station, try another station or set

BAND switch to FM STEREO Station is not broadcasting in stereo.

FUNCTION switch is not set to the

CDPlayer will not play.

FUNCTION switch is not set to the CD

Slide the FUNCTION switch to the CD

CDis not installed or installed upside-

Insert CD with label side up.

Disc is dirty or scratched

Wipe disc with cloth or use another disc.

Headphones connected into the

Remove the Headphones from the

SPECIFICATION POWER SUPPLY : AC :230V - 50Hz OUTPUT POWER : 2x 5 WATTS RMS DIMENSION MAIN UNIT 160 (W) x 186 (H) x 241 (D) mm. SPEAKER BOX 150 (W) x 173 (H) x 193 (D) mm. RADIO SECTION FREQUENCY RANGE FM / FREQUENCY MODULATION : 87.5 - 108 MHz MW / MEDIUM WAVE : 522 - 1620 kHz COMPACT DISC SECTION OPTICAL PICKUP : 3 - BEAM LASER FREQUENCY RESPONSE : 100 Hz - 16 kHz

Design and specifications subject to change without notice

CAUTION !This set uses a laser beam To prevent any accident due to this type of beam, the set should only be opened by properly trained personnel.

The unit conforms to the international safety specifications IEC 65 (VDE 0860) and to guide lines of the european community, 82/499/EWG (VDE 0875), and also complies with current standards concerning electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility EMC.