Aiwa TP-M140 Microcassette Recorder User Manual


 
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
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 (4.1 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 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 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.