Aiwa TP-M140 User Manual

TP-M140

MICRO CASSETTE RECORDER
GRABADOR DE MICRO CASETES

OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES DE MANEJO
MODE D’EMPLOI

A

B

8B-HX7-901-01
001106AYO-OX
Printed in Hong Kong

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:

• 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 with dry cell batteries → A

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with the 0 and 9 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)

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.

C

D

EF

Using on AC house current → B

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

Use only micro cassette tapes with the
cassette has a small dent a on the A side so that you can distinguish the tape
side even in a dark place. → C

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.

90-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

mark. The micro

MAINTENANCE

G

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.

To clean the cabinet

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
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

Maximum outside dimensions

Weight Approx. 116 g (4.1 oz) (excluding batteries)
Accesories Microcassette tape MC-60 (1)

Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

AC house current using an optional AC adaptor Aiwa AC-D302

63.8 (W) × 122 (H) × 25.7 (D) mm
(2 5/8 × 4 7/8 × 1 1/16 in)

Size AA (LR6) dry cell batteries (2)

(Normal position type)

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.