Aiwa TP-M140 - User Manual

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.
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 mark. The micro
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
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.
To clean the cabinet
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TP-M140
MICRO CASSETTE RECORDER
GRABADOR DE MICRO CASETES
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES DE MANEJO
MODE D’EMPLOI
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Printed in Hong Kong

Summary

Owners Record

Precautions

Power Source

Information on using the recorder with different power sources.

Using with dry cell batteries

Instructions for inserting and replacing AA batteries.

Battery life

Details on battery operational duration for different types.

Notes on dry cell batteries

Important warnings and guidelines for using dry cell batteries.

Using on AC house current

Guidance on connecting the unit to AC power via an adapter.

Micro Cassette Tapes

Usable tapes

Specifies compatible micro cassette tape types for the recorder.

Tape slack

Procedure to take up slack in the tape before use to prevent issues.

90-minute or longer tapes

Recommendation against using very thin, easily damaged tapes.

To prevent accidental erasure

Method to disable recording by breaking off cassette tabs.

To record on a cassette without tabs

Technique to cover tab openings for recording on tabless cassettes.

Maintenance

To clean the head and tape paths

Steps for cleaning the recorder's internal tape path components.

To clean the cabinet

Instructions for cleaning the exterior of the recorder.

Specifications

Copyright

Troubleshooting Guide

Inserting a Cassette

Recording from the Built-in Microphone

Basic operation

Steps for starting and stopping recording with the built-in mic.

To select the sensitivity of the microphone

Adjusting microphone sensitivity for different recording environments.

To monitor the sound that you are recording

Guidance on listening to recorded sound via earphones.

Recording from an External Microphone

To Record Only Above a Preset Sound Level

Sensor level adjustment

Adjusting the sound level threshold for voice-activated recording.

To Record from Another Unit

Playback

Basic operation

Steps for starting, stopping, and pausing playback.

To find the section you want to listen to

Instructions for fast-forwarding, rewinding, and searching tapes.

Listening with the earphone

Connecting and using earphones for playback.

Aiwa TP-M140 Specifications

General

Type	Microcassette Recorder
Power Supply	2 x AA batteries
Recording Media	Microcassette
Recording Time	Up to 120 minutes with MC-60 microcassette
Weight	180 g (without batteries)
Playback Speed	2.4 cm/s