Aiwa TP-VS500 - User Manual

ENGLISH
TP-VS500
CASSETTE RECORDER
GRABADOR DE CASETES
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES DE MANEJO
MODE D’EMPLOI
8B-HTC-901-01
001213AYO-OX
Printed in Hong Kong
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 size AA (R6) 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.
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
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
A
B
C
DC 3 V
AC-D302
R6(AA) × 2
OWNER’S RECORD
For your convenience, record the model number and serial number (you will
find it in the cassette holder of your set) in the space provided below. Please
refer to them when you contact your AIWA dealer in case of difficulty.
Model No. TP-VS500
Serial No.

Summary

Precautions

Power Sources

Using with dry cell batteries

Describes how to insert batteries and align polarity for power.

Battery replacement

Explains indicators and symptoms signaling the need for battery replacement.

Battery life

Details the approximate operating hours for different battery types.

Notes on dry cell batteries

Provides essential tips for handling and using dry cell batteries safely.

Using on AC house current

Instructs on connecting the AC adapter for mains power.

Preparation

Usable tapes

Specifies the recommended type of cassette tapes for use.

Tape slack

Advises on removing slack from tape before use to prevent issues.

100-minute or longer tapes

Warns against using very thin, long tapes due to damage risk.

To prevent accidental erasure

Describes how to remove tabs to protect recorded content.

To record on a cassette without tabs

Explains covering tab openings with tape for recording.

Listening with the earphone

Guides on connecting and using headphones for audio output.

Maintenance

To clean the head and tape paths

Provides instructions for cleaning the tape path components.

Specifications

Copyright

Troubleshooting Guide

Recording from the Built-in Microphone

Basic operation

Covers fundamental steps for recording with the built-in mic.

To record only the sound louder than the preset sound level

Explains the sound-activated recording feature.

Sensor level adjustment

Guides on tuning the sensitivity of sound detection.

Recording from an external microphone

Details connecting and using an external microphone.

To record from another unit

Explains how to record audio from external sources.

Playback

Aiwa TP-VS500 Specifications

General

Power Supply	2 x AA batteries
Headphones	3.5mm stereo jack
Mega Bass	Yes
Playback Speed	4.76 cm/s
Weight	220 g (without batteries)
Type	Portable Cassette Player