® MODEL 9190M PERSONAL AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE PLAYER Operating Instructions RECEIVES AM/FM BROADCASTS STEREO HEADPHONES INCLUDED BUILT-IN BELT CLIP REQUIRES 2 SIZE AA BATTERIES ( NOT INCLUDED) IB-9190M(MX)-WM-E-090902 LOCATION OF CONTROLS 21 10 3 4 8 5 6 7 9 1. FUNCTION SWITCH - Select TAPE, AM, or FM function. 2. TUNING CONTROL - Tune the stations. 3. STEREO HEADPHONE JACK - Plug headphones into this. 4. VOLUME CONTROL - Adjust volume. 5. FAST FORWARD BUTTON (FAST F.) - Advance the tape quickly. 6. PLAY BUTTON - Play the tape. 7. STOP BUTTON - Stop the tape. 8. CASSETTE DOOR - Insert the tape from here. 9. BELT CLIP (at the back of the set) 10.BATTERY DOOR - Slide to open (at the back of the set). AUTOMATIC STOP - This set will automatically shut itself off when the tape has finished playing, and the PLAY button will pop up. --- 1--- IB-9190M(MX)-WM-E-090902 Congratulations! You now own a personal radio cassette player, which is able to offer personal listening with your headphones. BATTERY INSTALLATION Slide the BATTERY DOOR in the direction shown by the arrow to open the door and insert 2 AA batteries, taking care not to reverse the positive and negative polarities. Alkaline batteries are recommended and will normally provide more playing time. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (Carbon-Zinc) or rechargeable (Nickel-Cadmium) batteries. NOTE: Remove the batteries during long periods (about 30 days or more) of non-use, possible battery leakage and corrosion can damage the set. I f t h e s o u n d b e c o m e s w e a k a n d u n c l e a r, t h e batteries may be weak. Replace both batteries at once. LISTENING TO THE RADIO You may listen to the radio through the stereo headphones. 1. Insert the headphone plug into the HEADPHONE jack. 2. Set the FUNCTION switch to AM or FM position. 3. Select the desired station with the TUNING control (Adjust for clearest sound). 4. Adjust the VOLUME control for the most pleasing sound. 5. When listening is completed, set the FUNCTION switch to TAPE (RADIO OFF ) position. As the headphone cord functions as the FM antenna, do not bunch it up. Unwind and extend the cord as much as possible. --- 2 --- IB-9190M(MX)-WM-E-090902 TO INSERT THE TAPE 1. Open the cassette door by holding the door as shown and gently pulling it to you. 2. Insert the tape into the cassette holder ON THE DOOR. 3. Close the cassette door gently till it clicks shut. TAPE PLAYING DIRECTION FULL REEL ON THE RIGHT SIDE CAUTION: Do not pull the door too strongly or you may damage the door, treat this set with care and it will last a long time. TAPE PLAY 1. Check whether or not the tape is tight before it is inserted. To keep the tape from tangling, firmly wind the tape before inserting it into the player. Use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes, such as C120 (120 minutes), is not recommended. The extreme thinness of this tape may damage this set. 2. Open the cassette door by hand, face the side to be played toward you, and insert the cassette tape. Close the cassette door. 3. Connect the headphones to the HEADPHONE jack and adjust the headphone band for proper fit. 4. Press the PLAY button. 5. Adjust the VOLUME to control the sound level as you like. 6. To skip portions of the cassette tape, press the FAST FORWARD button. 7. To stop playing the cassette tape, press STOP button, and the power source is also turned off. (This set has a built-in auto-stop and the tape mechanism will stop playing and shut off when it reaches the end of the tape.) 8. To hear the other side of tape, flip it over and press PLAY. TO HEAR THE SAME SONG AGAIN 1. Remove the tape, flip it around to the other side and insert it. 2. Press FAST FORWARD button for a short time. 3. Remove tape, flip it around to the original side, re-insert and press PLAY. --- 3 --- IB-9190M(MX)-WM-E-090902 CLEANING TAPE HEAD If the sound drops out or excessive noise occurs, clean the magnetic head, capstan and pinch roller with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol. PINCH ROLLER MAGNETIC HEAD SPEAKER USE CAPSTAN COTTON SWAB To use the speakers as a desk-top cassette, simply plug the speakers plug into the Headphone Jack of the player. Adjust the Volume to the level you like. NOTE: These are not amplified speakers. This means the sound will not be very loud. Also the typical battery life with speakers is about 3 hours of cassette playing time. S T EREO S T ER E O TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Is the headphone plugged into the jack? - Plug it in now. Is the VOLUME control at minimum? - Raise the volume. Are the batteries old or dead? - Replace both batteries. No sound PLAY button will The tape has reached the end. Remove not stay down the tape, flip it over to the other side and insert into door and press PLAY. Rotate the set for better AM or bring it AM / FM closer to a window. For FM, extend the reception weak headphone wire straight. Poor quality play 1. Check if batteries are fresh and inserted back after using correctly. tape play for a 2. Use a tape cleaning cassette tape to long time clean the head (available at most radio stores). Tape stops Try a different tape. Tape may be damaged. during normal Also try fast forwarding tape till the end. play 1. 2. Tape jamming or tangling 3. Use only better quality tapes. Do not use a cassette with more than 90 minutes. Make sure there are no loose layers of tape visible before inserting the cassette. NORMAL BATTERY LIFE USING ALKALINE BATTERIES IS ABOUT 6 HOURS OF CASSETTE PLAYING. --- 4 --- IB-9190M(MX)-WM-E-090902 GENERAL SPECIFICATION Output power (Max) Power source Speed deviation Frequency response : More than 20 mw/ch : 2 AA Alkaline batteries : +3% -2% :Standard normal bias cassette tape 70Hz - 10kHz FM: 88 - 108 MHz AM: 530 - 1700 kHz Tape Section Radio Section Frequency range: LIMITED WARRANTY We warrant this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 90 days after purchase and we will repair it free of charge or replace it at no charge, should it become defective under this warranty, providing you submit proof of purchase (sales slip) with the set. During the initial 90 day period after original purchase, we will service or exchange, at no charge, the set that is returned to LENOXX ELECTRONICS CORP. After the initial 90 day period expires, and for a period of 12 months from original purchase, we will repair the unit covering any part(s) that need to be replaced at no charge, but will charge for the cost of labor, return postage paid by LENOXX. This warranty does not apply to any products which have been subject to misuse, neglect or accident. This warranty does not cover broken headphones or cabinet. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL LENOXX ELECTRONICS CORP. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. The following charges apply to repairs beyond the warranty period: $6.00. Be sure to pack carefully and return postage paid insured together with your money order (personal checks will not be accepted) and sales receipt to: LENOXX ELECTRONICS CORP., 2 GERMAK DRIVE, CARTERET N.J. 07008 © 2001 LENOXX ELECTRONICS CORP. 2 GERMAK DRIVE CARTERET, N.J. 07008 MADE & PRINTED IN CHINA --- 5 --- IB-9190M(MX)-WM-E-090902 ...