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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

Micro cassette,  2 tracks 1 channel, monaural

Usable tapes

 (Normal position type)

Frequency response

250 – 5,000 Hz  (2.4 cm/sec)  EIAJ

Tape speed

2.4 cm/sec or 1.2 cm/sec switchable

Microphone

Electret condenser microphone (monaural)

Maximum output

170 mW (EIAJ/DC)

Output jack

EARPHONE jack (monaural mini-jack) (1)

Input jack

EXT MIC jack (monaural mini-jack)

Other jack

DC 3 V jack

Speaker

Diameter 36 mm, 4 ohms

Recording system

DC bias

Erasing system

Magnet erasure

Power sources

DC 3 V using two size AA (R6) batteries
AC house current using an optional AC adaptor Aiwa AC-D302

Maximum outside dimensions

63.8 (W) 

×

 122 (H) 

×

 25.7 (D) mm

(2 

5

/

8

 

×

 4 

7

/

8

 

×

 1 

1

/

16

 in)

Weight

Approx. 116 g (4.1 oz) (excluding batteries)

Accesories

Microcassette tape MC-60 (1)
Size AA (LR6) dry cell batteries (2)

Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

COPYRIGHT

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.

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 not inserted correctly.
• The batteries are worn out.
• The unit is in pause mode.

• There is slack in the tape.
• The pinch roller and capstan are dirty.
• The tape is damaged.

• The VOL control is turned down completely.
• The earphone is not connected firmly when

listening with the earphone.

• The recording/playback head is dirty.
• The batteries are worn out.

• The TAPE SPEED 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.

Summary of Contents for TP-M140

Page 1: ...atteries 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 t...

Page 2: ...A LR6 dry cell batteries 2 Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice COPYRIGHT 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 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the unit does not perform as expected check the following table Symptoms Tape does not move Tape transport is unstable ...

Page 3: ...icrophone to the EXT MIC jack and set the microphone near the sound source Note When recording from an optional external microphone move the microphone away from the main unit or the earphone to prevent howling To record only above a 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 4 seconds recording...

Page 4: ... the fFF CUE REW REVg switch to REW REVg during stop mode Press the s button at the desired point To search while monitoring high speed sound Keep the fFF CUE REW REVgswitch slid to fFF CUE or REW REVg during playback When you reach the desired point release the switch to resume playback Listening with the earphone Connect an optional earphone 3 5ø monaural mini plug to the EARPHONE jack The sound...

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