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TP-VS500(YH/YHT) E Page 1
TP-VS500(YH/YHT) E Page 1
TP-VS500
CASSETTE RECORDER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
8B-HTC-902-01
001215AYO-OX
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 SOURCES
Using with dry cell batteries
→
A
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with the
0
and
9
marks properly aligned.
If the cover of the battery compartment comes off
→
B
Battery replacement
Replace the batteries when the OPE/BATT/REC indicator becomes dim, the tape
speed slows down, volume decreases or sound distorts during operation.
Battery life
Battery
EIAJ Recording
EIAJ 10 mW
Manganese (R6P) batteries
Approx. 5 hrs.
Approx. 3.5 hrs.
Alkaline (LR6) batteries
Approx. 18.5 hrs.
Approx. 13.5 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
→
C
Contact your nearest Aiwa service personnel and purchase the AC adaptor Aiwa
AC-D302.
Connect the AC adaptor
1
to the DC 3 V jack
2
to a wall outlet
PREPARATION
Usable tapes
Use only type
I
(normal) tapes.
Tape slack
→
D
Take up any slack in the tape with a pencil or similar tool before use. Slack tape
may break or jam in the mechanism.
100-minute or longer tapes
These are extremely thin and easily deformed or damaged. They are not
recommended.
To prevent accidental erasure
→
E
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
→
F
Cover the tab openings with cellophane tape.
c
Cellophane tape
Listening with the earphone
Connect an optional earphone (3.5 ø mini-plug) to the EARPHONE jack.
• The sound does not come from the built-in speaker when the earphone is
connected.
• To monitor the sound that you are recording, use the earphone. You cannot
monitor the sound currently being recorded through the speaker.
MAINTENANCE
To clean the head and tape paths
→
G
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
.
Note
After cleaning the head and tape paths with a liquid head cleaning cassette or a
moistened swab, wait until the cleaned parts are completely dry before inserting tapes.
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
2 tracks 1 channel, monaural
Frequency response
250 – 8,000 Hz EIAJ
Microphone
Electret condenser microphone (monaural)
Maximum output
300 mW (EIAJ/DC)
Input jack
EXT MIC jack (monaural mini-jack) (1)
Output jack
EARPHONE jack (monaural mini-jack) (1)
Other jack
DC 3 V jack
Speaker
Diameter 36 mm, 4 ohms
Recording system
DC bias
Erasing system
Magnet erasure
Recording speed
Approx. 4.8 cm/sec. with the REC MODE switch set to
NORMAL
Approx. 2.4 cm/sec. with the REC MODE switch set to 2
×
Power sources
DC 3 V using two R6 (size AA) dry cell batteries
AC house current using the AC adaptor Aiwa AC-D302
Battery life
See “Battery life” above.
Maximum outside dimensions
85 (W)
×
112.7 (H)
×
37.5 (D) mm (3
3
/
8
×
4
1
/
2
×
1
1
/
2
in.)
(excluding projecting parts and controls)
Weight
Approx. 156 g, 5.5 oz. (excluding batteries)
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.
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 worn out.
• The unit is in pause mode.
• There is slack in the tape.
• The pinchroller and capstan are dirty.
• The tape is damaged.
• The VOLUME control is turned down
completely.
• The earphone is not connected firmly when
listening with the earphone.
• The playback head is dirty.
• The batteries are worn out.
• The REC MODE 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.
A
B
C
F
E
D
G
DC 3 V
AC-D302
R6(AA)
×
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