Sony TPVS500 User Manual

TP-VS500

CASSETTE RECORDER

OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS

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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 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.

8B-HTC-902-01 001215AYO-OX

R6(AA) × 2

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

AC-D302

DC 3 V

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

Power sources DC 3 V using two R6 (size AA) dry cell batteries Battery life See “Battery life” above.

Maximum outside dimensions

Weight Approx. 156 g, 5.5 oz. (excluding batteries)

Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

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.

NORMAL Approx. 2.4 cm/sec. with the REC MODE switch set to 2

AC house current using the AC adaptor Aiwa AC-D302

85 (W) × 112.7 (H) × 37.5 (D) mm (3 (excluding projecting parts and controls)

/8 × 4 1/2 × 1 1/2 in.)

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.

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PAUSE

STOP

INSERTING A CASSETTE → H

Insert a cassette with the recording/playback side a facing the cassette holder.

RECORDING FROM THE BUILT-IN MICROPHONE → I

1 Insert a cassette. 2 Set the REC MODE switch.

NORMAL: Normal recording 2× : Double time recording (with half speed)

3 Orient the built-in microphone to the sound source. 4 Press the wREC button to start recording.

The jPLAY button is depressed simultaneously and the OPE/BATT/REC indicator lights. The indicator lights and goes out according to the voice input.

Basic operation

OPE/BATT/REC

To stop recording Press the sSTOP button. To pause recording Set the PAUSE switch in the direction of the

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

E.g.) An 120-minute recording can be made using both sides of a C-60 cassette tape.

arrow ( To resume recording, set the switch in the opposite direction.

When the end of the tape is reached during recording

The tape stops automatically.

VOLUME /

V-SENSOR LEVEL

When using the unit on the desk → J

Place it as illustrated during recording to reduce the noise.

Note on setting the REC MODE switch

A tape recorded with the REC MODE switch set to 2 × can be played back by only the tape recorders having the same function with this unit. If you are going to play back the tape by other than this unit, be sure to set the REC MODE switch to NORMAL before recording.

To record only the sound louder than the preset sound level → K

Recording will start when the unit detects sound above a certain preset level. If the unit does not detect the sound for about 7 seconds, recording will pause. This prevents tape waste and empty recording.

1 Set the V-SENSOR switch to ON. 2 Adjust the sensor level.

Turn the VOLUME/V -SENSOR LEVEL control in the direction of a to increase the sensor level. Even relatively quiet sounds will be recorded. Turn the VOLUME/V -SENSOR LEVEL control in the direction of b to lower the sensor level. General background noise will not be recorded, and only relatively loud sounds will be recorded.

3 Press the wREC button to start recording.

Sensor level adjustment

The ideal sensor level varies according to the loudness of the source sound. Experiment with the sensor level in advance to determine the optimum level before you start an important recording. Usually set the VOLUME/V-SENSOR LEVEL control to 4 to 6 first, then adjust it according to surrounding conditions.

Note

When the recording resumes after sound detection, the very first sounds may not be recorded.

Recording from an external microphone → L

To record sound with more clarity, use an optional external microphone. The plug-in-and-power up type microphones can be used for this unit. Connect the microphone to the EXT MIC jack and set the microphone near the sound source.

Note

Keep the microphone away from the speaker to avoid a howling noise.

To record from another unit → M

Connect the other unit to the EXT MIC jack of this unit, using the appropriate connecting cords.

a To connect to stereo source equipment b To connect to monaural source equipment

Note

• The connecting cords may vary according to the type of source equipment. Before connecting a unit, read the operating instructions of the connected unit.

• If the volume setting of the source equipment is too high, the recorded sound may be

EXT MIC

noisy or distorted. Be sure to set the volume of the source equipment to a moderate level.

PLAYBACK → N

1 Insert a cassette. 2 Set the REC MODE switch to the same position it was in during recording. 3 Press the jPLAY button. 4 Adjust the volume.

Basic operation

Attenuation Cable (Monaural mini-plug ↔ Stereo mini-plug)

CCC CCC

To stop playback Press the sSTOP button. To pause playback Set the PAUSE switch in the direction of the

arrow ( ). To resume playback, set the switch in the opposite direction.

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

EXT MIC PHONES

Attenuation Cable (Monaural mini-plug ↔ Monaural mini-plug)

CCC CCC

EXT MIC EARPHONE

When the end of the tape is reached during playback

The tape stops automatically.

To find the section you want to listen to

To fast forward/rewind

To fast forward: Press the fFF/CUE button during stop mode. To rewind: Press the gREW/REV button during stop mode. Press the sSTOP button at the desired point. If the tape winds to the end, the tape stops but the fFF/CUE or gREW/REV button is not released. Press the sSTOP button to release it.

To search while monitoring high-speed sound

Keep the fFF/CUE or gREW/REV button pressed during playback by monitoring the sound. When you reach the desired point, release the button to start playback.

PAUSE

STOP

REW/REV

FF/CUE