Aiwa HS-JS189 Operating Instructions

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HS-JS189
STEREO RADIO CASSETTE RECORDER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Sony Corporation
http://www.aiwa.com/
A
1 2
R6(AA) × 2
3
B
C
OPE/BATT
AC-E30HG
DC 3 V
D E
F G
a
b c
H
2
PAUSE
STOP
S-BASS
REW/REV
3
FF/CUE
4
1
1
2 3 4
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ENGLISH
Highlighted letters in the text of this manual correspond to the illustrations.

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 JEITA recording
With manganese Approx. 6 hours Approx. 4 hours
batteries (R6P)
With alkaline Approx. 20 hours Approx. 18 hours
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.
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.
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 aSTOP 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 ) or Type IV (metal) tape
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