AIWA TP-M440 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

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-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

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 ON THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

When using the rechargeable batteries for the first time, charge them for 10 hours.

1 Insert two batteries into the battery charger with the

0 and 9 marks 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

0 and 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

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with the

0 and 9 marks 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

0 and 9 marks 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

Contact your nearest Aiwa service personnel and purchase the AC adaptor Aiwa

AC-D302.

1 to the DC 3 V jack

2 to 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

8B-HX4-901-01

001106AYO-OX

Printed in Hong Kong

Usable tapes

Use only micro cassette tapes with the

mark. The micro

cassette has a small dent a on the A side so that you can distinguish the tape

side even in a dark place.

Tape slack

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.

a Side A

b Tab for side A

To record on a cassette without tabs

Cover the tab openings with cellophane tape.

c Cellophane tape

MAINTENANCE

To clean the head and tape paths

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 a, wipe the recording/playback head 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

Power sources

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.

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.

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.

· The TAPE 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

Open the cassette holder and insert a cassette with the recording/playback side

a facing the cassette holder.

RECORDING FROM THE BUILT-IN

MICROPHONE

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

w button to start recording.

The

x 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.

Basic operation

To stop recording

Press the

s button.

To pause recording

Set the PAUSE switch to

The REC indicator lights.

To resume recording, set the switch to OFF.

· The PAUSE switch is released automatically when the

s button is pressed.

When the end of the tape is reached

The tape stops and the

w and x 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

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

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

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 a 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 b to

increase the sensor level. Even relatively quiet sounds will be recorded.

3 Press the

w 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 c of the VOL (V-

SENSOR LEVEL) control with the part d 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 the human voice more clearly

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.

· NFR does not reduce noise already recorded on the tape.

To record from another unit

Connect the other unit to the EXT MIC jack of this unit, using the appropriate

connecting cords.

a To connect to stereo source equipment

b 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.

PLAYBACK

1 Insert a cassette.

2 Set the TAPE SPEED switch to the same position it was in during the

recording.

3 Press the

x button to start playback.

4 Adjust the volume.

Basic operation

To stop playback

Press the

s button.

To pause playback

Set the PAUSE switch to

To resume playback, set the switch to OFF.

· The PAUSE switch is released automatically when the

s button is pressed.

When the end of the tape is reached

The tape stops and the

x button is released automatically.

To find the section you want to listen to

To fast forward/rewind

To fast forward: Slide the

fFF/CUE/REW/REVg switch to fFF/CUE during

stop mode.

To rewind: Slide the

fFF/CUE/REW/REVg switch to REW/REVg during

stop mode.

Press the

s button at the desired point.

To search while monitoring high-speed sound

Keep the

fFF/CUE/REW/REVg switch slid to fFF/CUE or REW/REVg

during playback. When you reach 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

Connect an optional earphone (3.5ø monaural mini-plug) to the EARPHONE jack.

The sound does not come from the built-in speaker when the earphone is

connected.

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)