iStock 959 1980s Boom Box Cassette Player User Manual
- July 29, 2024
- iStock
Table of Contents
iStock 959 1980s Boom Box Cassette Player
Product Information
Specifications
- Product: Cassette Player
- Model: 959
- Compliance: Part 15 of FCC Rules
- RF Exposure: Meets general requirements
Product Usage Instructions
Installation and Setup
- Place the cassette player on a stable and flat surface.
- Connect the player to a power outlet using the provided power cable.
- Adjust the antenna for optimal reception.
Operation
- Insert a cassette tape into the player with the correct side facing up.
- Press the play button to start playback.
- Use the rewind, fast forward, stop, and pause buttons as needed.
Maintenance
- Keep the player clean by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth.
- Avoid exposing the player to moisture or extreme temperatures.
- Regularly clean the cassette deck and heads for optimal performance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Q: What should I do if the cassette player does not turn on?
- A: Check the power connection and ensure the outlet is delivering power. If the issue persists, contact customer support for assistance.
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Q: How can I improve radio reception on the cassette player?
- A: Try reorienting the antenna, increasing separation from other electronic devices, or consulting a technician for further help.
cassette player
Model:959
Overview
- Volume knob
- Treble
- Bass
- Earphone jack
- AUX-IN
- Function knob
- Tuning knob
- Band switch
- USB slot
- MP3 button
- Mic hole
- Antenna
- Speaker(Tweeter)
- Speaker(Woofer)
- Button of tape room
- Tape room
- Battery compartment
- AC JACK
Operation Instruction
Turn on and off: This product turns on and off through the volume button. When the volume button is in the OFF position, the product is turned off. Turn the volume knob clockwise and the device will turn on
Radio
Push the function buttons to “RADIO” as needed and select FM/AM/SW1/SW2;
Select the station you want by turning the TUNING button; Adjust the VOLUME by
adjusting the volume button; The BASS and TREBLE can be adjusted through the
bass and treble knobs
Headphone connection
The product comes with a headphone jack, can be directly inserted into the
headphone cable for use.
AUX IN
The product comes with a 3.5mm AUX jack
USB PLAYBACK
- Push the function button to RT/LISR•
- Insert U disk the device will automatically play USB
Bluetooth Connection
- Push the function button to BT/USB;
- Use the mobile phone to open the Bluetooth function, search for AIWA and connect and match.
Button instruction
:PAUSE/PLAY, K44:
REWIND(REW)/PREVIOUS,
: FAST FORWARD(FWD)/NEXT PLAY BT/USB: Switch between USB playback function and Bluetooth function
Cassette operation instructions
Button instruction
- REC(O) : Record function,
- PLAY : Start playing tape,
- REW : Rewind,
- FW: Fast forward
- STOP
- Press to stop the tape playing.
- Press again, the tape room ejected PAUSE PAUSE/PLAY
Tape Playback
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We recommends the use of C-60 tapes. Tapes longer than this are thinner and are more prone to breakage or jamming the internal mechanisms.
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Function Select Switch to the “TAPE” position
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Press “STOP” to open the tape room
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Insert tape
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Adjust the volume by the volume knob
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Press PLAY and playback will start
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Playback stops when the tape in the deck reaches the end
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To PAUSE the playback, press “Pause”.
To restart the playback, press this button again -
To STOP playing, press Stop, then press again and the tape room ejected
Record from the built-in microphone to cassette
- Function Select Switch to the “TAPE” position
- Press “STOP” to open the tape room
- Insert a blank tape
- Press REC to record
- To Pause the recording, press PAUSE to stop the recording and press again to continue recording
- If you want to stop recording when the tape reaches the end, press “Stop”
- When the end of the tape is reached, the recorder button is released
Record from USB/BT to cassette
- Function Select Switch to the “BT/USB” position
- Insert USB or connect Bluetooth to paly
- Insert a blank tape
- Press REC to record
Record from radio to cassette
- Function Select Switch to the “RADIO” position
- Insert a blank tape
- Use the TUNING knob to “tune” to the desired station
- Press REC to record
Cassette Tape Selection
The quality condition of cassette tapes used will have a direct effect on the
performance of this unit. Califon recommends using tapes no longer than 60
minutes since longer tapes are more prone to stretching, breaking and can
easily become entangled in the drive mechanism causing major damage.
Cassette Maintenance & Cleaning
heads, capstan and pinch roller should be cleaned from time to time to prevent buildup of tape oxide, which degrades performance.
- Remove cassette tape before cleaning
- Clean the head of all visible, reddish-brown oxide with a cotton-tipped swab moistened with a methyl alcohol or any solution specifically manufactured for this purpose. Caution: DO NOT scrape the head surface with hard, sharp or abrasive objects. This will permanently damage the heads.
- Clean the pinch roller by scrubbing the surface of the roller with the moistened swab. Rotate the roller by hand until the entire surface is clean.
- Clean external case surfaces with a moist, soft cloth. Use only a mild detergent water solution.
Power supply
- “UM-1” battery power supply: This product can directly use dry battery power supply operation, need to put 8 x 1.5V batteries in the battery compartment:
- AC power supply: This product is equipped with AC power cord, connect the end of the AC line to the AC interface of the product, and insert the plug into the energized socket.
FCC
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CT.
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement.
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