Aiwa TP-M440 User manual

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OWNER’S RECORD
For your convenience, record the model number and the serial number (you will
finditinthebatterycompartmentofyourset)inthespaceprovidedbelow. Please
refer them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in case of difficulty.
Model No. TP-M440
Serial No.
PRECAUTIONS
To maintain good performance
• Do not use the unit in places which are extremely hot, cold, dusty or humid. In
particular, do not keep the unit:
• in a high humidity area such as a bathroom
• near a heater
• in an area exposed to direct sunlight (e.g., inside a parked car, where there
could be a considerable rise in temperature)
• Keep cassette tapes, magnetic cards and other magnetic recorded materials
awayfromthespeakerastherecordedinformationmaybeerasedornoisemay
occur on cassette tapes.
• Do not open the cassette holder during playback, recording, fast forwarding or
rewinding.
POWER SOURCE
USING ON THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES → A
Whenusingtherechargeablebatteriesforthefirsttime,chargethemfor10hours.
1 Insert two batteries into the battery charger with the 0and 9marks are
correctly aligned.
2 Plug the charger into a wall outlet.
After charging, disconnect remove the rechargeable batteries from the battery
charger and disconnect the charger from the wall outlet.
3 Insert the rechargeable batteries into the main unit with the 0and 9
marks are correctly aligned.
Recharging and playback/recording times
Playback Approx. 8 hours
Recording Approx. 7 hours
Playback and recording times may vary according to the conditions of use.
Rcharge the batteries when the tape speed slows down, volume decreases or
sound becomes distorted.
Note
• Use only the supplied battery charger to recharge the batteries.
• Do not charge them for more than 24 hours.
• The supplied rechargeable batteries can be recharged approximately 500 times.
• Never attempt to recharge dry cell batteries with the supplied battery charger.
ATTENTION:
The product you have purchased is powered by nickel
cadmium batteries which are recyclable. At the end of
their useful life, under various state and local laws, it is
illegal to dispose of these batteries into your municipal
waste stream.
Please call 1-800-289-2492 for information on how to
recycle these batteries.
Using with dry cell batteries → B
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with the 0and 9marks properly aligned.
Battery replacement
Replace the betteries when the tape speed slows down, volume decreases or
sound becomes distorted.
Battery life
Battery Battery life (EIAJ Recording)
Manganese (R6P) batteries Approx. 7 hrs.
Alkaline (LR6) batteries Approx. 24 hrs.
Notes on dry cell batteries
• Make sure that the 0and 9marks are correctly aligned.
• Do not mix different types of batteries, or an old battery with a new one.
• Never recharge the batteries, apply heat to them, soak them in water, or take them
apart.
• Remove the batteries if the unit is not used for a long time.
• If liquid leaks from the batteries, wipe thoroughly to remove.
Using on AC house current → C
Contact your nearestAiwa service personnel and purchase theAC adaptorAiwa
AC-D302.
1to the DC 3 V jack
2to a wall outlet
MICRO CASSETTE TAPES
Usable tapes
TP-M440
MICRO CASSETTE RECORDER
GRABADOR DE MICRO CASETES
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES DE MANEJO
MODE D’EMPLOI
B
D
FG
E
C
8B-HX4-901-01
001106AYO-OX
Printed in Hong Kong
A
12

Usable tapes
Use only micro cassette tapes with the mark. The micro
cassette has a small dent aon the A side so that you can distinguish the tape
side even in a dark place. → D
Tape slack → E
Take up any slack in the tape with a pencil or similar tool before use. Slack tape
may break or jam in the mechanism.
90-minute or longer tapes
These are extremely thin and easily deformed or damaged. They are not
recommended.
To prevent accidental erasure → F
Break off the plastic tabs on the cassette tape after recording, with a screwdriver
or other pointed tool.
aSide A
bTab for side A
To record on a cassette without tabs → G
Cover the tab openings with cellophane tape.
cCellophane tape
MAINTENANCE
To clean the head and tape paths → H
After every 10 hours of use, clean the head and tape paths with a head cleaning
cassette or a cotton swab moistened with cleaning fluid or denatured alcohol.
(These cleaning kits are commercially available.)
Whencleaningwith acottonswaba,wipetherecording/playbackhead b, erasure
head c, pinchroller d, and capstan e.
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft cloth ligtly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong
solvents such as alcohol, benzine or thinner.
SPECIFICATIONS
Track system Micro cassette, 2 tracks 1 channel, monaural
Usable tapes (Normal position type)
Frequency response 250 – 5,000 Hz (2.4 cm/sec) EIAJ
Tape speed 2.4 cm/sec or 1.2 cm/sec switchable
Microphone Electret condenser microphone (monaural)
Maximum output 170 mW (EIAJ/DC)
Output jack EARPHONE jack (monaural mini-jack) (1)
Input jack EXT MIC jack (monaural mini-jack)
Other jack DC 3 V jack
Speaker Diameter 36 mm, 4 ohms
Recording system DC bias
Erasing system Magnet erasure
Powersources DC 3 V using two size AA (R6) batteries
DC 2.4 V using two supplied rechargeable batteries
AC house current using an optional AC adaptor Aiwa AC-D302
Maximum outside dimensions
63.8 (W) ×122 (H) ×25.7 (D) mm
(2 5/8×4 7/8×1 1/16 in)
Weight Approx. 116 g (4 oz) (excluding batteries)
Accesories Battery charger (1)
Rechargeable batteries (2)
Microcassette tape MC-60 (1)
Battery charger RB-N03
Rated voltage AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.
COPYRIGHT
Please check the laws on copyright relating to recordings from discs, radio or
external tape for the country in which the machine is being used.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If the unit does not perform as expected, check the following table.
FG
H
Symptoms
Tape does not move.
Tape transport is unstable.
There is no sound.
The sound is too low or
distorted.
The playback speed is
not correct.
Recording cannot be done.
Tape stops during recording.
Causes
• The batteries are not inserted correctly.
• The batteries are worn out.
• The unit is in pause mode.
• There is slack in the tape.
• The pinch roller and capstan are dirty.
• The tape is damaged.
• The VOL control is turned down completely.
• The earphone is not connected firmly when
listening with the earphone.
• The recording/playback head is dirty.
• The batteries are worn out.
• TheTAPE SPEED switch or the PLAYBACK
SPEED switch is set to the wrong position.
• The erasure prevention tab on the recording
side of the cassette has been removed.
• Set the V-SENSOR switch to OFF when not
using the V-SENSOR function.

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INSERTING A CASSETTE →I
Open the cassette holder and insert a cassette with the recording/playback side
afacing the cassette holder.
RECORDING FROM THE BUILT-IN
MICROPHONE →J
1 Insert a cassette.
2 Set the TAPE SPEED switch.
2.4: Normal recording
1.2: Double time recording
E.g.) A 60-minute recording can be made using both sides of the MC-30
microcassette.
3 Press the wbutton to start recording.
The xbutton is depressed simultaneously and the REC indicator lights. The
indicator lights and goes out according to the voice input. Orient the built-in
microphone to the sound source.
Basic operation
To stop recording Press the sbutton.
To pause recording Set the PAUSE switch to a.
The REC indicator lights.
To resume recording, set the switch to OFF.
• The PAUSE switch is released automatically when the sbutton is pressed.
When the end of the tape is reached
The tape stops and the wand xbuttons are released automatically.
To select the sensitivity of the microphone
Set the MIC SENS switch according to the location of recording.
HIGH: When recording in a conference etc.
LOW: When recording a dialogue nearby
Tape counter b
The readout of the tape counter changes during playback, recording, fast-
forwarding or rewinding of the tape.
To set the counter to 000, press the counter button to the right of the tape
counter.
To monitor the sound that you are recording
Use the earphone referring to “Listening with the earphone” below. You cannot
monitor the sound currently being recorded through the speaker.
Note
The standard speed of the micro cassette recorder is 2.4 cm/sec. If you record a tape
with the TAPE SPEED switch set to 1.2 and play it back on another micro cassette
recorder, playback sound may not be correct.
Recording from an external microphone → K
To record sound with more clarity, use an optional external microphone.
The plug-in-and-power up type microphones can be used for this unit.
Connect the microphone to the EXT MIC jack and set the microphone near the
sound source.
Note
When recording from an optional external microphone, move the microphone away
from the main unit or the earphone to prevent howling.
To record only above a preset sound level → L
Recording will start when the unit detects sound above a certain preset level. If
theunitdoesnot detect the sound for about 4 seconds, recording will pause. This
prevents tape waste and empty recording.
1 Set the V-SENSOR∗switch to ON.
2 Adjust the sensor level.
Turn the VOL (V-SENSOR LEVEL) control in the direction of ato lower the
sensorlevel. Generalbackgroundnoisewill not be recorded, and onlyrelatively
loud sounds will be recorded.
Turn the VOL (V-SENSOR LEVEL) control in the opposite direction of bto
increase the sensor level. Even relatively quiet sounds will be recorded.
3 Press the wbutton to start recording.
∗Voice Sensor Recording
Sensor level adjustment
The ideal sensor level varies according to the loudness of the source sound.
Experimentwiththesensor level in advance to determinetheoptimumlevelbefore
youstart an important recording. Normally,alignthe white markcof the VOL(V-
SENSOR LEVEL) control with the part dfirst, then adjust it according to
surrounding conditions.
Note
When the recording resumes after sound detection, the very first sounds may not be
recorded.
To record the human voice more clearly → M
When the voice you want to record is soft, and the surroundings are noisy, set the
NFR switch to ON and start recording. The voice will be recorded more clearly.
How NFR (Noise Filtration Recording) works
NFR emphasizes the frequency range of the human voice more than the high
and low frequencies that usually comprise noise.
I
J
L
M
K

and low frequencies that usually comprise noise.
• NFR does not reduce noise already recorded on the tape.
To record from another unit →N
Connect the other unit to the EXT MIC jack of this unit, using the appropriate
connectingcords.
aTo connect to stereo source equipment
bTo connect to monaural source equipment
Note
• The connecting cords may vary according to the type of source equipment. Before
connecting a unit, read the operating instructions of the connected unit.
• If the volume setting of the source equipment is too high, the recorded sound may be
noisy or distorted. Be sure to set the volume of the source equipment to a moderate
level.
PLAYBACK → O
1 Insert a cassette.
2 Set the TAPE SPEED switch to the same position it was in during the
recording.
3 Press the xbutton to start playback.
4 Adjust the volume.
Basic operation
To stop playback Press the sbutton.
To pause playback Set the PAUSE switch to a.
To resume playback, set the switch to OFF.
• The PAUSE switch is released automatically when the sbutton is pressed.
When the end of the tape is reached
The tape stops and the xbutton is released automatically.
To find the section you want to listen to
To fast forward/rewind
Tofastforward: SlidethefFF/CUE/REW/REVgswitchtofFF/CUEduring
stopmode.
Torewind: SlidethefFF/CUE/REW/REVgswitchtoREW/REVgduring
stopmode.
Press the sbutton at the desired point.
To search while monitoring high-speed sound
KeepthefFF/CUE/REW/REVgswitchslidtofFF/CUEor REW/REVg
duringplayback. Whenyoureach the desired point, release the switch to resume
playback.
To increase or decrease the playback speed
This unit can playback a tape at 1.2 times or at 0.8 times the normal speed.
Set the PLAYBACK SPEED switch according to your need.
PLAYBACK SPEED switch Playback
SLOW Playback at 0.8 times the normal speed
NORM Playback at the normal speed
FAST Playback at 1.2 times the normal speed
Notes
• Make sure that the TAPE SPEED switch is set to the same position as that used for
the recording.
• After listening, set the PLAYBACK SPEED switch to NORM.
Listening with the earphone
Connectanoptionalearphone(3.5ømonauralmini-plug)totheEARPHONE jack.
The sound does not come from the built-in speaker when the earphone is
connected.
N
a
b
Attenuation Cable
(Monaural mini-plug ↔Stereo mini-plug)
Cable de atenuación
(mini-enchufe monoaural ↔mini-enchufe estéreo)
Câble d’atténuation
(miniprise monaural ↔miniprise stéréo)
Attenuation Cable
(Monaural mini-plug ↔Monaural mini-plug)
Cable de atenuación
(mini-enchufe monoaural ↔mini-enchufe monoaural)
Câble d’atténuation
(miniprise monaural ↔miniprise monaural)
O