
MODEL
TRT-398
Record
portable
while
radio
listening
tape
recorder!
to
the
radio!
All-Transistor
ACCESSORIES
Highly
sensitive
Earphone
Hitachi 3-in
Adhesive
3-
inch
reel
Ext
ens
ion
External
Attractive
to
monitor
ch
tape
cord
antenna
case
dynamic
reel
for
cord
SPECIFICATIONS
Tran
sistor
Germanium
Varistor
Tape
Recording
Power
Recording
Erasing
Maximum
Speaker
Output
Frequency
Radio
Tuning
Antenna
Dimensions
Weight
Components
Speed
Time
Source
System
System
Size
Power
Characteristics
Circuit
Range
Diode
of
Sys
Tape
tem
microphone
recording
tape (Long
editing
Reel
play
200
),
which
2SA84
x 2,
IN34A
HV15
3¾
40
80
6V (1.5V. "D"
A.C.
D.C.
3 inches
4 x 2¾
500mW
150-7,000
7-trans
535-1,605
Sel
Length 10¼" (
6.6
2SA12,
(M ) x 3
ins/sec (9.5cm/sec
minutes
minutes
f-contained
lbs
on
on
Bias
system
Electromagnetic
inch
P.M.
cycles
istor
su
kc
. (3 kg) i
provides
2SB73,
) l ½
two
tracks
two
tracks
cell
x 4)
system
speaker
(3¾
ins/sec) 150-4,000
perheterodyne
ferrite-core
265 mm),
ncluding
height
batteries
80
minutes
2SB75
ins/sec (4.75cm/sec
at 3¾ins/sec
at
l ½
antenna
4%" (
x 2,
2SB77
ins/sec
and
of
cycles
external
110 mm),
recording
x 2,
2SB15
)
(l ½
width
on
x 2
ins/sec
antenna
8½" (
both
)
attached
205 mm)
tracks
.
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FEATURES
■
Just
turn
the switch to change the function from
tape recorder to radio and vice versa. Recording can
be
performed while listening to the radio. Moreover,
it
is
built
in a compact portable-type
unit
for easy
carrying.
■
The set is ready for recording or playback the in-
stant the switch is turned
on,
for unlike vacuum tubes,
transistors go to work immediately after switching.
■
High fidelity reproduction
is
guaranteed by Hitachi's
powerful 4 x 2¾ inch permanent, dynamic speaker,
which
■
ing and playback,
has
the high output
of
500 mW.
There is only one lever to operate for both record-
so
that
operation is conveniently
easy and simple.
■
It
is
powered by only four large capacity dry bat -
teries (1.5 V each). It also works
rent, by using the Hitachi
AC
on
alternating cur-
Adapter, which is avail-
able separately.
■
The microphone is equipped with a remote switch
which makes
or
on
at a distance.
■
An
easy-to-read level meter ensures recording at
an
ideal sound level.
it
possible to turn the power source
off
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THE RADIO
■
It is a highly sensitive superheterodyne receiver,
with seven transistors.
■
A large ferrite-core antenna
built
into the set guar-
antees reception free from noise.
■
The vernier dial enables the listener to select the
station of his choice easily and accurately without
interference.
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REWIND REE LSHAFT
CONTR
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TAPE S
CAP STAN
OL MICRO
CALE
n
PHONE
TAKE
UP
JACK
R
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CAPSTA N
CO
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R
j
I
CONTROLS
Function
and
Function
tor
for
Recording
lever
ON-OFF
knob
of
Radio
to
Speaker
the
Tuning
ing
Microphone
recording
the
Antenna
nect
Radio
recording
Output
recorder
be
selector
fast
forward
selector
lever
is on "
safe
transporting
button
to
PLAY
Switch & Volume
turns
the
the
speaker
broadcast
microphone
connected
the
tape
recorder
switch (RADIO ON<->
radio or
switch (Speaker ON<->
on and off.
knob (Tuning
through
jack (ANT
the
antenna
/phono
from
jack (OUT
is
to
lever
can be
lever
STOP",
.
(REC) To record,
while
pressing
power
supply
and
to
record a
stations
jacks (REM.
jack (RADIO
be
to
)
.
the
microphone; the
can be used
) To
furnished
another
) Use
amplified
this
jack
radio, stereo
Recording, playback, erasing, rewinding
controlled
lock
press
radio
radio
This
CON.
improve
to
)
this
by
for
by
moving
button
the
lock
turn
the
recording
control (VOL
on
or
off
.
OFF)
is a
to
this
This
jack
other
monitoring
and
Turn
program.
OFF)
This
micromovement
MIC.
) Use
remote
switch
power
sensitivity
jack
.
is
the
or
when
amplifiers
just
When
the
button
TV
to
the
function
button
) The
controls
this
switch
speaker
these
control
supply
in
fringe
jack
to
set.
the
output
. Earphone can
.
one lever.
function
lock
the
.
volume
the
on
switch
dial
for
jacks
switch
on
areas, con-
be used
of
selec-
lever
selector
control
volume
to
listen
~urns
select
when
or
when
the
on
off
.
tape
-
HEAD
LEVEL INDICATOR
PAD COVER
ON-OF
F SWITCH &
VOLUME CONTROL
RAD
IO SWITCH
SPEAKER
SWIT CH
PRESSURE
ROLLER KNOB
LOCK BUTTON
(OUTPUT JACK)
FUNCTION SELECTOR
LEVER
RECORDING FUNCTI
BUTTON LEVER LOCK BUTTON
TUNING
CONTROL
ON
SELECTOR
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Parts Name
Motor
Case
Case
meta
meta
l A
l B
indicato
dicator
tch
sel
ect indi
socket
-anten
B
A
connector
scr
n
up reel stand
was
her
washer
assembly
spring
ar m
assemb
sel
tion
sel
l s
toppe
holder
se l
case
plate
om
hone prot
cri
ll
assemb
l pl
ate
control knob
er
nt
cover
tension
cord
ng
bracket ass
assemb
rd spr
r hinge turn
l2mm flat
nut
lid
assembly
l
l
nut
r
mn
na
icated
er
ew
ew
or
ector
ector
ey
stand
r
assemb
ect lever
assemb
cover
assemb
assemb
screw
assemb
ly
ing
gear
cushion
cated
spring
ly
lever
lev
screw
lev
ecting
ly
ly
for
ly
assemb
assemb
Case
Labe
Labe
Label
L
abel in
Capstan colu
S
lide Swi
Volumn
Switch
2 P
J
ack
Jack
Jack
Jack
9 P
Function ind
Function indicated
Pressure roll
Capstan
Capstan scr
Capsta
Take
Fiber
Fiber
"
E" ring
Fl
ywheel
Pr
essure roller
Pad
Pad
Function select
Function
2mmxl0mm pan
Func
Rewind pull
Ree
J
ake
M
icro switch
Function
Battery
Rubber leg
2.
6mmxl2mm pan
Bottom
Case bott
M
icrop
Dial
Dia
Tuning
Head cov
Orname
Pad
Ex
E
xtension antenna
Earphone
Volume knob
Beari
Gear
Dial co
"
E" ring
U
nde
Case lid lock relation
Dial pulley
2.6mmx
2.6mm
Case
board
board
assemb
knob
er
meta
er
assemb
assembly
ly
arm
scr
ew
ly
cush
ly
autoslide
wir
e
emb
assemb
screw
board
spring
ly
l
assembly
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ly
ly
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