AIWA HSTX416
Service Manual

ENGLISH

HS-TX416
STEREO RADIO CASSETTE PLAYER

For your convenience, record the model number and the 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.

OWNER�S RECORD

Model No. HS-TX416

Serial No.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCCIONES DE MANEJO MODE D�EMPLOI

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).

8B-HRC-901-11 001124BYO-O9 Printed in Indonesia

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.

Note on cassette tapes

A

� Take up any slack in the tape with a pencil or a similar tool before use. Slack tape may break or jam in the mechanism. � A � C-100 or longer tapes are extremely thin and easily deformed or damaged. They are not recommended for use in this unit.

To use with the belt clip � B

USING ON DRY CELL BATTERIES � C
Insert two size AA (R6) dry cell batteries with the 0 and 9 marks correctly aligned.

B

If the cover of the battery compartment comes off � D Battery replacement
The battery indicator in the display window changes from to to depending on the remaining power of the dry cell batteries. Replace the batteries when the battery indicator becomes and starts flashing, tape speed slows down, volume decreases, or sound becomes distorted.

To maintain preset data
When replacing the batteries, the unit will retain the preset station frequencies for about 1 minute. To prevent the erasure of the memories, replace the batteries within 1 minute. � 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 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.

C
1 2

Note on dry cell batteries

HOLD SWITCH � E
The HOLD switch deactivates the buttons on the front cabinet a of the main unit. Before use, release the HOLD switch. � b When not using the unit, set the HOLD switch to the hold position. � c Accidentally pressed buttons will not function.

3

D

PLAYBACK � F
� Use only Type I (normal) tapes. � Connect the supplied headphones to the \ jack on the main unit. 1 Release the HOLD switch. 2 Open the cassette holder and insert a cassette. a The side to be played back 3 Press the RADIO ON/OFF/BAND MODE button repeatedly until the power is turned off. 4 Press the lPLAY button to start playback. �TAPE� is displayed on the window. 5 Adjust the volume.

E

Press the following buttons.

Basic operation
To fast forward To rewind To stop

g button f button sSTOP button

� The lPLAY button is released automatically at the end of the tape. However, the f and g buttons are not released at the end of the tape. Press the sSTOP button to release them. � To prevent tape damage, press the sSTOP button first before changing to radio mode.

Super bass
STOP

F
4 2 5
S-BASS

Press the +5 S-BASS button to emphasize the low frequencies. appears in the display. Press the button again to resume the normal sound. disappears from the display.

RADIO RECEPTION � G
1 Release the HOLD switch.