Sony HSJS189 OPERATING MANUAL

R6(AA) × 2

DC 3 V

AC-E30HG

OPE/BATT

STOP

S-BASS

PAUSE

REW/REV

FF/CUE

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Highlighted letters in the text of this manual correspond to the illustrations.

HS-JS189

STEREO RADIO CASSETTE RECORDER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Sony Corporation

http://www.aiwa.com/

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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 it can become extremely hot)

Note on listening with the headphones

• Listen at a moderate volume to avoid hearing damage.

• Do not wear the headphones while driving or cycling. It may create a traffic hazard.

• You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations, such as walking, jogging, etc.

• Wear them properly; L is left, R is right.

• The in-ear type headphones should be worn with the longer cord behind your neck.

TO INSERT DRY CELL BATTERIES A

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with the 4 and 5 marks properly aligned.

Battery replacement

Replace the batteries when the OPE/BATT indicator goes out during playback.

Battery life

JEITA 1 mW playback

With manganese batteries (R6P)

With alkaline batteries (LR6)

If the cover of the battery compartment comes off B

Note on dry cell batteries

• Make sure that the 4 and 5 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 or take them apart.

• When not using the batteries, remove them to prevent needless wear.

• If liquid leaks from the batteries, wipe thoroughly to remove.

Approx. 6 hours

Approx. 20 hours

JEITA recording Approx. 4 hours

Approx. 18 hours

Using on AC house current C

Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC 3V jack and to a wall outlet. Use the AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not supplied). Do not use any other AC power adaptor.

Note

Specifications for AC-E30HG vary for each area. Check your local voltage and the shape of the plug before purchasing.

PREPARATION

Using the belt clip D

Cassette tapes E

• Check and tighten slack tape before use with a pencil or a similar tool. Slack tape may break or jam in the mechanism.

• C-100 or longer tapes are extremely thin and easily deformed or damaged. They are not recommended for use in this unit.

To prevent accidental erasure F

Break off the plastic tabs on the cassette tape after recording with a screwdriver or other similar tool.

a Side A b Tab for side A

To record on the cassette without the tab G

Cover the tab openings with cellophane tape. c Cellophane tape

PLAYBACK H

Connect the supplied headphones to the ! jack of the main unit.

1 Open the cassette holder and insert a cassette.

a The side to be played back

2 Set the RADIO/TAPE switch to TAPE. 3 Press |PLAY to start playback. 4 Adjust the volume.

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Basic operation

To fast forward Press cFF/CUE in stop mode. To rewind Press dREW/REV in stop mode. To stop Press aSTOP. To pause Set the PAUSE switch to ON.

To resume, set it to OFF.

• cFF/CUE and dREW/REV are not released at the end of the tape. Press aSTOP to release the buttons.

• Before pressing | PLAY, press a STOP when cFF/CUE or dREW/REV is pressed.

• The PAUSE switch is released automatically when the aSTOP button is pressed.

Super bass

Set the S-BASS switch to ON to emphasize the low frequencies.

To search while monitoring the sound

Keep cFF/CUE or dREW/REV pressed during playback. You can search for the point you wish to listen to by monitoring the sound. When the point is reached, release it to resume playback.

To select the tape type I

Set the tape selector switch to the correct position. NOR: Type I (Normal) tape HI/MTL: Type II (high/CrO

2) or Type IV (metal) tape

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S-BASS

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MIC

PAUSE

REC

FLAT MIC

STOP

FLAT MIC

FM AM

RADIO RECEPTION J

1 Set the RADIO/TAPE switch to RADIO. 2 Select AM or FM ST (stereo). 3 Turn the TUNING control to tune in to a station. 4 Adjust the volume. After listening, set the RADIO/TAPE switch to TAPE to turn off the power.

Super bass

Set the S-BASS switch to ON to emphasize the low frequencies.

If the FM stereo signal is weak

Select FM in step 2. The sound will be heard in monaural, but distortion will be reduced.

For better reception K

FM: The headphone cord functions as the FM antenna. Keep it extended. AM: Turn the unit to find the position which gives the best reception.

RECORDING FROM THE RADIO L

• Use Type I (normal) tape for recording.

• Recording is done on the side facing the cassette holder.

1 Insert a cassette.

a The side to be recorded on

2 Tune in to a station. 3 Press iREC to start recording.

The |PLAY button is depressed simultaneously, and the REC indicator flashes in red.

After recording, set the RADIO/TAPE switch to TAPE to turn off the power.

Basic operation

To stop Press aSTOP. To pause Set the PAUSE switch to ON.

The REC indicator lights in green. To resume, set it to OFF.

• When the end of the tape is reached, recording stops and iREC and |PLAY are released.

• The PAUSE switch is released automatically when the aSTOP button is pressed.

If a high-pitched sound is heard during recording from AM

Set the OSC switch b to the position that less noise is heard.

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RECORDING FROM THE MICROPHONE

• Use Type I (normal) tape for recording.

• Recording is done on the side facing the cassette holder.

• You can record from the FLAT MIC (built-in microphone) or optional external microphone.

Recording with the FLAT MIC

The recorded sound will be monaural.

1 Insert a cassette.

a The side to be recorded on

2 Set the RADIO/TAPE switch to TAPE. 3 Place the unit on a desk, etc. with the FLAT MIC facing upward and

oriented to the sound source.

4 Press iREC to start recording.

The |PLAY button is depressed simultaneously, and the REC indicator flashes in red.

Basic operation

To stop Press aSTOP. To pause Set the PAUSE switch to ON.

The REC indicator lights in green. To resume, set it to OFF.

• When the end of the tape is reached, recording stops and iREC and |PLAY are released.

• The PAUSE switch is released automatically when the aSTOP button is pressed.

Note

When you record with the FLAT MIC, make sure that no other microphone is connected to the MIC jack.

To start recording immediately during playback

Press iREC during playback. Recording starts immediately.

If a high-pitched howling sound is heard

Move the headphones and the microphone farther apart, or reduce the volume. Adjusting the output volume does not affect the sound to be recorded.

Recording with the optional external microphone

Connect an optional external microphone to the MIC jack before recording. In this case, the recorded sound will be stereo. Connecting a microphone to the MIC jack deactivates the FLAT MIC.

MAINTENANCE N

To clean the head and the tape path

After every 10 hours of use, clean the head and the tape path with a head cleaning cassette or cotton swab moistened with cleaning fluid or denatured alcohol. (These cleaning kits are commercially available.) When cleaning with a cotton swab a, wipe b, c, d and e.

To clean the cabinet

Use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine or thinner.

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency range: FM 87.5 – 108 MHz; AM 530 – 1,605 kHz Maximum output: 6 mW + 6 mW (JEITA 32 ohms) Power sources: DC 3 V using two R6 (size AA) dry cell batteries, AC

house current using the optional AC power adaptor Sony AC-E30HG.

Maximum dimensions:

120.7 (W) × 91 (H) × 39.4 (D) mm

/8 × 3 5/8 × 1 9/16 in.)

Weight: Approx. 166 g (5.8 oz) excluding the batteries Accessories: Stereo headphones (1)

• The specifications and external appearance of this unit are subject to change without notice.

Please check the laws on copyright relating to recording from discs, radio or external tape for the country in which the unit is being used.

Belt clip (1)