Aiwa HD-S1 User manual

AIWA
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS |
a
DIGITAL
AUDIO
TAPE
RECORDER
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CINTA
AUDIODIGITAL
IMPORTANT .
(For the: customers | inthe United
Kingdom) |
The wires:in: this mains ; lead are
coloured:in: accordance with the
following code: :
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As
the
colours
of
the
wires
in
the
mains
lead
of
this
apparatus
may
not
correspond
with
the
coloured
markings
identifying
the
terminals
in
your
plug
proceed as follows.
The
wire
which
is
coloured
blue
must
be
connected
to
the
terminal
which
is
marked
with
the
letter
N
or
coloured
black.
The
wire
which
is
coloured
brown
must
be
connected
to
the
termina!
which
is
marked
with
the
letter
L
or
coloured
red.
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@ This unit should not be bumped or roughly
handled.
Excessive force can damage the unit.
MM Avoid use or placement in the following
locations:
e Extremely hot locations, such as inside a car
parked in the sun
e Humid or dusty locations
e Locations with strong vibrations
e Extremely cold locations
Mi When using near a radio tuner or TV
lf noise interferes with the sound or picture of the
radio tuner or TV, move this unit away from the
radio tuner or TV.
Hl When using at the beach or in the rain:
Be careful that water drops and sand do not get in
the unit. They may cause damage.
Hi When not using for a long period of time:
Remove the cassette tape. If the tape is left in for
along period of time, it may cause damage inside
by sticking to the tape head or other parts.
Hl About the volume setting
Before beginning playback, turn the volume all the
way down, then turn up gradually to the desired
volume level during playback. If the initial noise
level of a digital tape is used as a guide to setting
the volume (as may be done with ordinary
cassettes), the resulting playback volume can be
extremely loud, and may possibly destroy the
speakers. When using headphones, be careful
not to damage your ears with high volume levels.
Main Features
Hf About condensation
If left in a room made warm and damp by a heater,
water droplets may form inside; this is known as
condensation. If left as is, the tape may not only
get entangled in the internal mechanism and fail to
work properly; both the tape and the mechanism
could be damaged. This recorder is equipped with
safety features to prevent this, but to be safe, do
not leave tapes inside the recorder if there is any
possibility of this occuring. Remove tapes from
the recorder when not in use.
When condensation occurs, only the STOP/EJECT
button operates. If water droplets form during
operation, the CAUTION indicator flashes and
operation stops.
Press the STOP/EJECT button, remove the
cassette and leave with the cassette hoider open,
for approximately 2 hours.
i Care and maintenance
Wipe the cabinet and panels with a dry, soft cloth.
Thinners, benzine, and alcohol are to be avoided,
as they can damage the surface.
Ml Head cleaning
If the heads become dirty or dusty, the sound may
be intermittent or noise may occur. To prevent
these phenomena, clean the heads using a
commercially available DAT head cleaning tape.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
e Compact, light DAT recorder you can hold in your hand
e 3-way power for use anywhere
e Subcode registration for high-speed search
e
Multi-function counter showing elapsed recording time (A. TIME), elapsed playing time of aselection
(P. TIME) or tape counter
Answering the new standard SCMS for aed digital recording
e A/D converter supplied
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Peak level meter
NAMES
OF
PARTS
AND
THEIR
FUNCTIONS
Display Cassette holder
REW/B SKIP button
Press to rewind (from stop), RENUMBER button
or to skip and search back for
a previous track (during play).
ID MARK button
PLAY/PAUSE button
“Pause” is automatically _ ID ERASE button
released after 10 minutes.
DC 7.4 V jack
F FWD/F SKIP button
Press to fast forward
(from stop), or to skip ahead
tracks (during play).
DIGITAL I/O (in/out) jack
INPUT selector switch
STOP/EJECT button
KEY HOLD switch
REC button
AARS/RESET button Phones VOLUME
DISPLAY
button
PHONES
jack
(Chooses Absolute Time, playing time of a selection, or
counter numbers)
System module connector
For the connection of A/D
converter
POWER switch
nen Flexible arm attachment
A/D
converter
mounting
screw
Battery
compartment
lid
Display
OVER indicator (for excessive input level) Track number/Skip number
START ID indicator
Y
BATTERY
indicator
CAUTION indicator OVER
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oa
A-rme lu
REC indicator
Counter
PLAY
indicator
3

BALANCE control
Lock
pin
REC
LEVEL
control
Mounting screw
Connector
ANALOG OUT jack
ANALOG
IN
jack
Battery
compartment
lid
LINE/MIC
switch
MIC
ATT
switch
Carrying case

POWER SOURCES
i How to insert
| e Set the POWER switch to OFF when |
inserting the rechargeable battery.
Rechargeable battery PB-20
(supplied)
Triangle mark
at the bottom A\
| e Close the battery compartment lid while |
pressing the battery with the lid.
Charging time:
Recharging: 2 hours (with one PB-20 in the
HD-S1)
Use: approx. 55 minutes
Wi Notes on the rechargeable battery
e To avoid overcharging, take care not to recharge
it for over 8 hours.
e Use only the supplied AC adaptor for recharging.
e Remove it when not using.
e Use the unit in temperatures between 5°C to
35°C to assure quality performance.
" ¢ Whennotusing the unit, set the POWER switch
to OFF. The rechargeable battery wears when
the POWER switch is ON even if the unit is not
in operation.
Ml Battery wear
When the BATTERY indicator flickers in the
display, recharge it or replace it with a recharged
one.
If use is continued, the BATTERY indicator will go
out and operation will stop.
e When operation stops, set the POWER switch
to OFF or take the battery out. Leaving as is will
deteriorate the battery.
Use
with
the
Rechargeable
Battery
Wl How to recharge
| e Charge for more than 2 hours when using |
for the first time or after 3 months have §
| passed without use.
1 e Set the POWER switch to OFF when |
recharging.
: POWER switch “OFF”
To DC
7.4 V jack
oO a wall outlet
AC adaptor (supplied) |
i Battery maintenance
e The supplied rechargeable battery can be
recharged approximately 300 tinves.
e Lead rechargeable batteries are easy to
discharge, and take a longer time to be recharged
if left without use.
Recharging fully soon after use prevents
excessive and neediess discharge.
e Replace the rechargeable battery with a new
one (PB-20, optional) when it operates for
successively shorter times, even when fully
recharged.
Mi AUTO POWER OFF function
if the unit is not in operation for about 5 minutes,
the power automatically goes off. To turn on the
power, set the POWER switch to ON after once
setting it to OFF.

When Using the A/D Converter
When another rechargeable battery (PB-20, optional) is inserted into the A/D converter, extended use is
possible.
BW How to insert Hi How to recharge
Rechargeable battery PB-20
(optional)
|
©
Close
the
battery
|
Triangle
mark
|
compartment
lid
(atthe
bottom
/A\
while pressing the
battery with the lid.
Charging time: e The rechargeable battery in the A/D converter
: cannot be recharged from the HD-S1.
Recharging: 2 hours e When you have only one rechargeable battery,
Use: approx. 90 minutes (with HD-S1’s insert it into the HD-S1.
battery and A/D con-verter’s battery)
Using
on
House
Current
|
e Do noi leave ihe rechargeabie battery inside the body.
e Set the POWER switch to OFF when connecting.
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To a wall outlet
AC adaptor (suppiied)
Note
Disconnect the AC adaptor from a wall outlet when not using for a long period of time.
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jack (RED)
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digital connector
To coaxial
DIGITAL IN jack
(WHITE)
Notes
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Connect
plugs
firmly,
pushing
them
all
the
way
in.
Incomplete
connections
are
a
cause
of
noise.
«
The
white
plug
is
connected
to
a
DIGITAL
IN
jack
and
the
red
plug
to
a
DIGITAL
OUT
jack.
To
prevent
radio
wave
interference
when
using
an
optional
connection
cord,
purchase
a
ferrite
core
(ZCAT2035,
0930)
at your
AIWA
dealer.
Attach
the
ferrite
core
to
the
cord
near
the
DAT
as
illustrated.
(AZ
model
only)
To DIGITAL VO
(in/out) jack
Supplied connection cord
aaa”
To coaxial
DIGITAL OUT
jack (RED)
To coaxial
DIGITAL IN jack
DAT recorder or amplifier
with digital connectors
1. Open 2. Wind three times and close.

Connection with Analog Audio System
e Before connecting, attach the A/D converter. (See below)
Preamplifier, integrated amplifier,
A/V amplifier, receiver, other recorder
DAT or tape f E DAT or tape
deck output 9 Bs deck input
(WHITE) (WHITE)
Supplied connection cord
Notes
e When using this unit with a car stereo, connect the PHONES jack of the HD-S1 (or the ANALOG OUT
jack on the A/D converter) to the cassette deck of the car stereo using a commercially available cassette-
type car connecting pack.
e The red plug is connected to the right (R) channel and the white plug to the left (L).
How to Attach the A/D Converter to the HD-S1
| » Turn the HD-S1 power off. Connector @ Put the connector into the HD-S1. |
@) Slide the A/D converter in the direction of the |
arrow as shown. |
@) Tighten the mounting screw.
e To remove, loosen the mounting screw and
detach the A/D converter from the HD-S1.

a)
BEFORE
RECORDING
When
recording,
the
tape
running
time
from
the
beginning
of
the
tape
(A.
TIME:Absolute
time)
is
registered
automatically.
To
register
the
time
accurately,
operate
as
follows
before
recording.
REW/B SKIP
Press the REW/B SKIP button.
Tape is fully rewound and stops.
REW/B SKIP
DISPLAY
AARS/RESET
°
Start
recording
here.
If
any
operation
except
for
recording
is
inserted
before
recording,
A.
TIME
will
§
not
be
registered.
1 Press the DISPLAY. button to display
A.TIME or P.TIME.
DISPLAY
ues
e AARS will not work with a tape on which no
absolute time is recorded.
e When A.TIME is visible in the display, it is
automatically being registered on the tape.
* AARS=AUTOMATIC A.TIME RECORD
STANDBY
Please check the law on copyright relating to
recordings from discs, radio or external tape
for the country in which the machine is being
used.
.
2 Press the AARS/RESET button.
AARS
RESET
The end of the previously recorded partis found,
then the tape stops. (AARS* function)
MM About the KEY HOLD switch
When this switch is pushed to the left, tape
operation switches are inactivated to prevent
operation error.
When operating the buttons, be sure to push it to
the right.
KEY HOLD
SS
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1 insert a cassette.
STOP/EJECT
The side with the tape
visible faces up.
2 Set the INPUT switch to D (digital).
INPUT
DandA
To pause Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
To resume Press the PLAY/PAUSE button
again.
10°
3 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button while
pressing the REC button.
The unit will enter the record mode, but the
tape drive will be in pause.
PLAY/PAUSE
4 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start.
light
PLAY/PAUSE
To take out the cassette
Press the STOP/EJECT button in stop mode.
To check the sound before recording
Press the REC button to monitor.

Hi
Notes
on
recording
from
digital
sources
e
Recorded
level
and
recorded
balance
cannot
be
changed
when
recording
from
digital
sources.
e When the digital input signal is unstable or
intermittent, the HD-S1 automatically enters
the PAUSE mode. Recording resumes when
the signal once again becomes consistent.
e lf nothing is connected to the digital input jack,
the recording pause mode cannot be released
by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button.
fl The cassette accidental erasure
prevention tab
Recording over any previously recorded signal
will permanently erase it. To save a recording,
make sure the tab on the cassette is slid to the
open position. To record over a previously recorded
tape, make sure that this tab is in the closed
position.
WF Digital dubbing
By connecting to another DAT, it is possible to do
tape-to-tape digital dubbing via the digital
connectors of the two recorders. If the tape being
duplicated contains START IDs, they will be
duplicated on the tape copy. The record level will
be exactly the same on the original and copied
tapes: Unlike START IDs, program numbers are
not transferred. The HD-S1's renumbering function
can assign program numbers.
e {tis restricted to do digital dubbing from the tape
which is digital recorded by the DAT with SCMS.
Hi What’s SCMS (Serial Copy Management
System)?
SCMS is the system that restricts tape-to-tape
digital dubbing (copying) in order to protect the
copyright.
It is possible to do digital recording from digital
sources with the copyright (the sources with the
copy prohibit signals, such as CDs and DAT
music tapes). However, it is not possible to do
digital dubbing from the tapes recording those
sources.
Renesas digital digital
Recording possible
(closed)
Recording is not
possible (open).
WH About DAT cassettes
e Unlike analog cassette tapes, recording and
playback are possible on only one side of a
cassette.
e The cassette shells are designed to inhibit the
entry of dust during normal use. Do not force the
protective panels open. Constant exposure to
high smoke levels can cause damage to tape.
accidental erasure prevention tab
recognition holes
music tapes
and so on
CDs, DAT = 3
The copy prohibit signal is recorded on the analog
recorded tapes by the HDA-1, A/D converter.
Digital dubbing is possible only once.
digital digital
converter :
HDA-1 DAT with} Sa
+ => Iscus
microphone.
and soon HD-S1
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3 Set the LINE/MIC switch to LINE.
LINE/MIC
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1 Insert a cassette.
STOP/EJECT
4 Check the record ievel.
1) Press the REC button; the level meter
will show input levels but the tape
transport will not be engaged.
2) Feed the A/D converter a_ signal
represeniative of the loudest signal
anticipated during recording.
3) Set the level and the balance by using
the peak level meter.
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The side of the tape visible faces up.
REC
2 Set the INPUT switch to A (adaptor).
INPUT
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BALANCE (REC LEVEL]
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5 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button while |
pressing the REC button.
PLAY/PAUSE.
blinks
6 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button once |
more to begin recording.
PLAY/PAUSE
ches de wee?
SHER
Mf Adjusting the record level
Adjust the REC LEVEL knob so the meter does
not go past 0 cB at the loudest point in the music.
lf 0 dB is passed, the OVER indicator appears. If
itis displayed continually, the recorded sound will
be distorted, so lower the recordJevel accordingly.
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1 Insert a cassette.
STOP/EJ
4 Set the INPUT switch to A (adaptor).
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or
The side of the tape
visible faces up.
5 Press the REC button and adjust record
level and recorded balance.
2 Connect a microphone to the ANALOG
IN jack.
3 Set the LINE/MIC switch to MIC.
MIN MAX
LINE/MIC
=
L R
BALANCE [REC LEVE
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6 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button while |
pressing the REC button.
PLAY/PAUSE REC
7 press the PLAY/PAUSE button once |
more to begin recording.
PLAY/PAUSE
Wl About recording from direct microphone
input
When it is impossible to record without distortion
or when a low enough recording level cannot be
set, set the MIC ATT switch to.20 dB and readjust
record level.
Hi To erase a recording
If the previously recorded tape is recorded over
again, the previous recording will be erased.
To erase without recording any sound; set the
INPUT switch to A, set the LINE/MIC switch of the
A/D converter to LINE, and turn the REC LEVEL
knob to MIN, then operate the steps of recording.
Hi Nonrecorded sections (blanks) and silent
recorded sections
Although both are silent, digital tape recorders
make a distinction between nonrecorded sections
or blanks (sections which have never been
recorded) and silent recorded sections.
Unlike blanks, silent recorded sections have
subcode signals and ATF signals recorded on
them.
lf there are blanks, it may take a long time to
conduct a search or A.TIME (the recording time
from the beginning) may not be registered correctly.
Therefore, when recording from partway through
the tape, use AARS function to record without
blank.
This unit is not compatible with the long-play
mode or 4-channel mode.
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1 If there is an amplifier connected to the
HD-S1, turn the volume down.
2 ' Insert a cassette.
lights
STOP/EJECT
4 Readjust amplifier volume and/or |
headphone level to the desired listening |
The
side
of
the
tape
level.
visible faces up.
Using Headphones ,
We recommend connecting the headphones to
h j : it.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. the PHONES jack of the remote control uni
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button
again.
Press the STOP/EJECT button in
stop mode
Press the STOP/EJECT button.

To skip tracks
Press F FWD/F SKIP 1 during play.
Press the same number of times as the number
of tracks you want to skip.
(Example of selecting the fifth track to the one
playing now by pressing five times.)
Play of the selected track is about to begin.
Note
e Press k@<@ once to rewind to the beginning of the track playing now. The window shows R-1.
Wi The Track format
DAT tracks are divided as shown in the diagram.
The sound signal is converted into a PCM (pulse
code modulated) digital signal and recorded.
ATF (automatic tracking finding) recording is
done on both sides of the PCM signal, enabling
stable tracking with the rotating head alone.
Further outside the ATF tracks are the subcode
areas.
Codes used for high-speed searches may be
recorded in the subcode areas. The HD-S1 uses
start IDs, recorded tape running time (Absolute
TIME) and program numbers.
Finding Track Start
To find a previous track
Press REW/B SKIP k@<@ during play.
Press the same number of times as the number
of tracks you want to skip.
(Example of selecting the second track to the
one playing now by pressing three times.)
Piay of the selected track is about to begin.
tape width 3.81 mm

In addition to the digital audio signal containing the sound, DAT will also register subcodes that make this
tape a great deal more convenient to use.
When registering or erasing subcode information, the cassette shell’s record prevention tab must be in the
closed (recordable) position. When additions and changes to the subcodes are completed,
remember to protect them and the sound recording by returning the tab to its open (recording protected)
position.
Subcodes that can be registered by this recorder
“Shows the sequential recorded Automatically
time from the beginning of the
tape.
Automatically during the
recording
Manually during recording or
playback
Shows the beginning of a
Automatically during the
track.
recording
By RENUMBER function
~A.TIME: Absolute time
START ID
(Registered for 9 seconds on
the beginning of a track)
PROGRAM NO.
(Registered for 9 seconds on
the beginning of a track)
Shows the number of tracks
(in sequence).
e START !D: ID is a shortened form of Identification Code.
| About START IDs | | 7
START !Ds mark the beginnings of programs. If they are registered, the location of programs during
playback is easy. They are registered automatically during recording, or manually at the desired location
during recording or playback.
While START IDs are being registered, only the STOP/EJECT button functions.
i How registering is done automatically
e PROGRAM NOs are aiso regisiered with START
IDs.
e START IDs may also be registered following or
during pianissimo or extremely low-level music.
e START IDs may not be registered if narration or sy ia earache
hand clapping is recorded between programs. the critical level
e START IDs are not registered automatically
during tape-to-tape. digital dubbing. jum 3 seconds or more
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Ml To register IDs at the desired locations
START IDs are not registered automatically during
recording digital signals or when the sound signals
do not break between selections. in such a case, -
they can be registered manually as follows:
Press ID MARK at the desired point during playback
or recording.
Press ID MARK.
“—”
&
START ID registration
START ID is registered for 9 seconds from the
point the button pressed.
START ID indicator flickers during registering.
Note
More than 18 seconds must elapse between
START !Ds for proper track location during
playback.
WB How to erase START IDs
1 Find the START ID you want to erase.
2 Press the ID ERASE button during playback
after you have passed this start ID.
Press ID ERASE.
ee
START ID (Py
RAM NO
START ID
return
This START ID is erased. The START ID
indicator flickers during erasure.
The PROGRAM NO is also erased at the same
time.
Wl To revise program numbers
The order of program numbers are disrupted
when registering or erasing START IDs on a
previously recorded tape or during rerecording.
The program numbers of a tape on which the
START IDs has been altered can be quickly and
simply revised using the RENUMBER funciton.
Press the RENUMBER button during playback or
at stop.
RENUMBER
After the tape has automatically rewound to the
beginning, the first START ID is detected and the
program numbers are added in succession, starting
from 1. During registration, the sound on the tape
is audible.
After the program number has been automatically
registered on the first 9 seconds of the program,
the recorder automatically fast forwards to the
START ID of the next track.
Note
The renumbering function does not work on tapes
with no recorded absolute time.
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EFFECTIVE USE OF THE COUNTER _
DISPLAY Tape running time (A. TIME)
(P. TIME)
The tape running time (A. TIME), program elapsed
time (P. TIME) and tape counter are displayed on
the counter. Press the DISPLAY button to change
the display.
e A.TIME display is not shown:
When A.TIME is not registered, window displays
aoars ” even if any selections are recorded.
e P.TIME display is not shown:
(a)When START IDs are not registered.
(6) During fast forwarding, rewinding or searching
for a track.
@)When starting playback from the middie of
the track. P.TIME is not displayed until the
next START 1D.
e How to reset the tape counter:
Press the AARS/RESET button when the tape
counter is displayed.
Display changes to “0000”.
The buttons function the same as the
ones of the HD-S1, except for the REC
(record) button.
e Tape cannot be ejected when pressing
the STOP button.
Set the MODE switch to REC, then
press the PLAY/PAUSE button while
pressing the REC button. (Recording is
paused.)
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button again to
start recording.
e When not recording, set the MODE
switch to PROTECT to prevent
unintended recording (The REC
button will not function).
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Connect the plug to the PHONES jack of
the HD-S1.
Push the KEY HOLD switch upwards.
dphone
Connect the headphones plug to the
PHONES jack, and adjust the VOLUME
control.
e Set the VOLUME control of HD-S1 to
higher the middle.
ation x2
Push the KEY HOLD switch in the
direction of the arrow, and the tape
operation buttons will not function.