Page 2 - Before use; Dear customer; CLASS 1
RQT5142 2 Before use Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product.For optimum performance and safety, please read theseinstructions carefully. Table of contents Before use Caution for AC mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 3 - Caution for AC mains lead; or the BSI mark; IMPORTANT; OR COLOURED; Remove the connector cover.; How to replace the fuse; Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.; Figure A
RQT5142 3 Before use Caution for AC mains lead (For United Kingdom) (“EB” area code model only) For your safety, please read the following textcarefully. This appliance is supplied with a mouldedthree pin mains plug for your safety and conve-nience.A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.Should the f...
Page 4 - Supplied accessories; Use of batteries; If this unit is not used for a long period of time or is
RQT5142 4 Before use Supplied accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories.Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for re-placement parts. Remote control (EUR644864) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc.AC mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc. ...
Page 5 - Power sources; Operating the unit on AC power; Connect the AC mains lead.; Using batteries; Removing the batteries; Memory back-up batteries; Replacing the batteries
RQT5142 5 Before use Power sources Operating the unit on AC power Connect the AC mains lead. The AC mains lead must be disconnected from the unit ifyou intend to power the unit with batteries. Using batteries (not included) The unit cannot be powered by batteries if the AC mainslead is connected.The...
Page 6 - Location of controls; Basic controls; Number; Cassette deck controls
RQT5142 6 Before use Location of controls Basic controls Number Designation Reference Page Standby/on switch ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode orvice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuminga small amount of power. Volume control bu...
Page 7 - The remote control; Buttons; Batteries
RQT5142 7 Before use The remote control Buttons Number Designation Reference Page Sound virtualizer button (S.VIRTUALIZER) . . . . 22CD skip/search buttons ( , ) . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Tuning buttons (–TUNE+)Rewind/fast forward TPS buttons (REW FF) Tape counter reset button (C-RESET) . . . . . ....
Page 8 - Setting the time; “CLOCK”; When batteries are used
RQT5142 8 Before use Setting the time This is a twenty-four hour clock.The example shows how to set the clock to 13:30. Press [ ] to turn the unit on. Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. Each time the button is pressed: “CLOCK” “ON PLAY” “ PLAY OFF” Original display “OFF REC” “ON REC” Within 10 s...
Page 9 - Compact disc operations; CDs; To stop play
RQT5142 9 Compact disc operations CDs Preparation: (when using batteries) Press [ ]. Press [ TAPE/CD] to switch to CD mode. (Unit comes on when using AC power.)Each time the button is pressedTAPE CD Press [ CD OPEN/CLOSE] to open thetray, load a CD, and press [ CD OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray. Pres...
Page 10 - Direct access play; Starts normal play from a selected track; Select the track with the numbered buttons.; Repeat play; Plays a track or all tracks repeatedly; To repeat selected tracks; Plays the tracks once each in random order; To cancel
RQT5142 10 Compact disc operations CDs Other modes of play Preparation:Press [ /CLEAR] to switch to CD mode. Remote control only Direct access play Starts normal play from a selected track Select the track with the numbered buttons. For tracks numbered 10 and over, press [ ≥ 10] then the two digits....
Page 11 - Select up to 36 tracks to play in the order you choose; To check the contents of the program
RQT5142 11 Compact disc operations PORTABLE STEREO CD SYSTEM CDs Program play: Select up to 36 tracks to play in the order you choose Preparation:Press [ /CLEAR] to switch to CD mode. Remote control only Press [PROGRAM]. Enter the track number with the num-bered buttons. For tracks numbered 10 and o...
Page 12 - Radio operations; The radio: manual tuning; To improve reception
RQT5142 12 Radio operations FM AM The radio: manual tuning Preparation: (when using batteries) Press [ ]. Press [BAND ] to select FM or AM. (Unit comes on when using AC power.)Each time the button is pressedAM FM Press [ , REW–TUNE/ –FF] to select a station. “ ” is displayed during FM stereo broadca...
Page 13 - The radio: preset tuning; Presetting radio stations; Selecting channels; On the main unit; to select the channel.; Canceling a preset channel
RQT5142 13 Radio operations The radio: preset tuning Presetting radio stations Remote control only Tuning is simpler if you preset stations.You can preset 12 FM and 12 AM stations.Preset the stations one at a time. Preparation: Tune to the station you want to preset Press [PROGRAM]. While “ ” is fla...
Page 14 - Cassette deck operations; Cassettes; To change sides; Fast-forward and rewind
RQT5142 14 Cassette deck operations Cassettes You can play cassettes in either deck 1 or deck 2. Deck1 is used in this example. Preparation: (when using batteries) Press [ ]. Press [ TAPE/CD] to switch to TAPEmode. (Unit comes on when using AC power.) Press [ DECK 1] to open the deck andload a casse...
Page 15 - During play; To switch decks; To play two cassettes in succession
RQT5142 15 Cassette deck operations Cassettes Tape Program Sensor (TPS) TPS finds the beginning of a track and resumes play fromthere. During play Press [ REW–TUNE/ ] (backward) or [ TUNE/ –FF] (forward). Each press increases the number of tracks skipped (up to 9). TPS may not operate correctly in t...
Page 16 - Recording operations; Before recording; Selection of tapes for recording; Erasing recordings; To reset the tape counter
RQT5142 16 Recording operations Before recording Use household AC power or new batteries when recordingto avoid poor recordings caused by the batteries runningdown.Televisions can cause interference to recordings made onthis unit if the two are too close to each other. Selection of tapes for recordi...
Page 17 - Recording CDs; To stop recording
RQT5142 17 Recording operations Recording CDs (Deck 2 only) Preparation: • Insert a CD ( page 9). • To record from the beginning of the tape Wind on the leader tape. • Select the reverse mode. Press [ DECK 2] to open the deck andload a cassette. Recording starts from the side facing upClose deck by ...
Page 18 - Automatic CD recording; AUTO; to select the track you want to record.
RQT5142 18 Recording operations Automatic CD recording You can record the whole CD (AUTO) or a selected track(1-REC). If a track is interrupted at the end of the side facingup, it is recorded again on the side facing down. AUTO Recording begins from the side facing up and the reversemode is set to “...
Page 19 - Recording the radio; Tune to the station (; Reducing noise when recording AM (Beat Proof
RQT5142 19 Recording operations Recording the radio Preparation: • Wind on the leader tape. • To record from part way through the tape Wind the tape on to where you want to start recording. • Select the reverse mode. Press [ DECK 2] to open the deck andload a cassette. Tune to the station ( pages 12...
Page 20 - Timer operations; Using the timer; For the play timer, prepare the music source you want to; Setting the start and finish times; to set the start time.; Turning the timers on
RQT5142 20 Timer operations Using the timer The timer has two functions. It can be set to come on at acertain time to wake you up, or it can be set to record theradio. Be aware that weak batteries can cause the timers tomalfunction. Use household AC power for best operation.Preparations: • Turn the ...
Page 21 - To cancel the timer; Checking the settings; The sleep timer
RQT5142 21 Timer operations Using the timer To cancel the timer Press [ PLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the display.The timers come on at the same time everyday until theyare canceled. Checking the settings Press [CLOCK/TIMER] when the unit is off.The settings are shown in the following ...
Page 22 - The timer fader; Sound quality; Within 2 seconds; Creating a three dimensional
RQT5142 22 Timer operations The timer fader Remote control only Volume fades in gradually when a timer turns the unit on andfades out gradually when the sleep timer turns the unit off. Press [TIMER FADER]. Press again to cancel. All timers are affected by this function whenever “ ” is on the display...
Page 23 - Reference; Using auxiliary equipment; Playback; Start playback on the equipment.; Recording; Do steps and as described above.; Using headphones; If the surfaces are dirty; For a cleaner crisper sound
RQT5142 23 Reference Using auxiliary equipment You can play or record sound from other equipment throughthis unit's AUX IN terminal.Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo Playback Preparation: (when using batteries) Press [ ]. Press [ ] to switch to AUX mode. Start playback on the equipment. Recording Do steps an...