Aiwa TP-M140 Handheld Cassette Voice Recorder
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1. gt Connect the other unit to the EXT MIC jack of this unit using the appropriate connecting cords To connect to stereo source equipment To 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 Attenuation Cable a Monaural mini plug lt gt Stereo mini plug Cable de atenuaci n mini enchufe monoaural lt gt mini enchufe est reo Cable d att nuation miniprise monaural lt gt miniprise st r o Ca Ee PHONES b Attenuation Cable Monaural mini plug gt Monaural mini plug Cable de atenuaci n mini enchufe monoaural gt mini enchufe monoaural Cable d att nuation miniprise monaural gt miniprise monaural YEP EARPHONE EARPHONE 4 VOL V SENSOR LEVEL PAUSE Aa FF CUE REW REV gt 3 lt 2 TAPE SPEED gt 1m PLAYBACK M 1 Insert a cassette 2 Set the TAPE SPEED switch to the same position it was in during the recording 3 Press the lt 4 button to start playback 4 Adjust the volume Basic operation To stop playback To pause playback Press the W button Set the PAUSE s2. gt A 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 When cleaning with a cotton swab wipe the recording playback head erasure head pinchroller and capstan 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 CuicRo CAsseTte 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 Power sources DC 3 V using two size AA R6 batteries AC house current using an optional AC adaptor Aiwa AC D302 Maximum outside dimensions 63 8 W x 122 H x 25 7 D mm 2 5 a x 4 7 e x 1 16 in Weight Approx 116 g 4 1 oz excluding batteries Accesories Microcassette tape MC 60 1 Size AA LR6 dry cell batteries 2 Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice COPYRIGHT Please ch
3. alwa TP M140 MICRO CASSETTE RECORDER GRABADOR DE MICRO CASETES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCCIONES DE MANEJO MODE D EMPLOI 8B HX7 901 01 001106AYO OX Printed in Hong Kong AIWA CO LTD ENGLISH OWNER S RECORD For your convenience record the model number and the serial number you will find it in the battery compartment of your set in the space provided below Please refer them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in case of difficulty Model No TP M140 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 e in a high humidity area such as a bathroom near a heater e 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 away from the speaker as the recorded information may be erased or noise may occur on cassette tapes Do not open the cassette holder during playback recording fast forwarding or rewinding POWER SOURCE Using with dry cell batteries EY Insert two size AA R6 batteries with the and marks properly aligned Battery replacement Replace the batteries with new ones when the tape speed slows down volume decreases or sound distorts Battery life Battery Battery life EIAJ Recording App
4. e recording E g A 60 minute recording can be made using both sides of the MC 30 microcassette Press the button to start recording The lt d button 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 oo Basic operation To stop recording Press the W button To pause recording Set the PAUSE switch to II The REC indicator lights To resume recording set the switch to OFF The PAUSE switch is released automatically when the ll button is pressed When the end of the tape is reached The tape stops and the and lt buttons 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 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 EJ To record sound with more clarity use an optional external microphone The plug in and power up type microphone
5. eck 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 Symptoms Causes Tape does not move e The batteries are not inserted correctly e The batteries are worn out e The unit is in pause mode Tape transport is unstable e There is slack in the tape e The pinch roller and capstan are dirty e The tape is damaged There is no sound e The VOL control is turned down completely e The earphone is not connected firmly when listening with the earphone The sound is too low or e The recording playback head is dirty distorted The batteries are worn out The playback speed is The TAPE SPEED switch is set to the wrong not correct position Recording cannot be done The erasure prevention tab on the recording side of the cassette has been removed Tape stops during recording Set the V SENSOR switch to OFF when not using the V SENSOR function REC PAUSE 30 MIC SENS J EXT MIC Pees PEE E DIS ee he ENGLISH INSERTING A CASSETTE Gi Open the cassette holder and insert a cassette with the recording playback side facing the cassette holder RECORDING FROM THE BUILT IN MICROPHONE i 1 Insert a cassette 2 Set the TAPE SPEED switch 2 4 Normal recording 1 2 Double tim
6. rox 7 hrs Approx 24 hrs Manganese R6P batteries Alkaline LR6 batteries Notes on dry cell batteries e Make sure that the and marks are correctly aligned Do not mix different types of batteries or an old battery with a new one e 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 gt El Contact your nearest Aiwa service personnel and purchase the AC adaptor Aiwa AC D302 to the DC 3 V jack to a wall outlet MICRO CASSETTE TAPES Usable tapes Use only micro cassette tapes with the Guicro casseTTe mark The micro cassette has a small dent on the A side so that you can distinguish the tape side even in a dark place gt Tape slack gt BD 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 Break off the plastic tabs on the cassette tape after recording with a screwdriver or other pointed tool Side A Tab for side A To record on a cassette without tabs E Cover the tab openings with cellophane tape Cellophane tape MAINTENANCE To clean the head and tape paths
7. s 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 gt Ed Recording will start when the unit detects sound above a certain preset level If the unit does not 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 to lower the sensor level General background noise will not be recorded and only relatively loud sounds will be recorded Turn the VOL V SENSOR LEVEL control in the opposite direction of to increase the sensor level Even relatively quiet sounds will be recorded 3 Press the button to start recording Voice Sensor Recording Sensor level adjustment The ideal sensor level varies according to the loudness of the source sound Experiment with the sensor level in advance to determine the optimum level before you start an important recording Normally align the white mark of the VOL V SENSOR LEVEL control with the part first 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 from another unit
8. witch to II To resume playback set the switch to OFF e The PAUSE switch is released automatically when the ll button is pressed When the end of the tape is reached The tape stops and the lt q button is released automatically To find the section you want to listen to To fast forward rewind To fast forward Slide the lt lt FF CUE REW REV gt switch to lt lt 4FF CUE during stop mode To rewind Slide the lt lt FF CUE REW REV gt switch to REW REV gt during stop mode Press the W button at the desired point To search while monitoring high speed sound Keep the lt lt FF CUE REW REV gt switch slid to lt lt FF CUE or REW REV gt during playback When you reach the desired point release the switch to resume playback Listening with the earphone Connect an optional earphone 3 5 monaural mini plug to the EARPHONE jack The sound does not come from the built in speaker when the earphone is connected
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