AIWA HS-UV90

HS-UV90

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UHF/VHF/FM/AM Stereo cassette player HS-UV90 ¥ 37,800

"I Don't want to be born in the year 700 B.C. but I adventurously talking about CassetteBoy, because  somewhat I am lucky to be satisfied with." (from the 1986~7 Japanese catalog)

Features

The Successor of the HS-UV7 is the UV90, the World's first 4-band tuner equipped with UHF/VHF voice multiplexed. Auto reverse, Dolby NR, metal tape compatible. Of course rechargeable with charger adapter / AC adapter.

Cool player with advanced new technology HS-UV90



Advanced power supply system 

① Rechargeable CassetteBoy is charged at 8 o'clock - it is energetic that you can enjoy consecutive regeneration for about 2 hours. Moreover, rechargeable batteries can be recharged approximately 500 times

② Of course, you can listen even with dry batteries, so it is safe even when there's sudden battery runs out.

③ In addition, it is convenient to use with the same type of commercially available Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable battery, so it is very convenient.

④ Spare Nickel-Cadmium: If you use it as a Cadmium rechargeable battery, you can finish recharging the two batteries - fully recharged after returning from the outdoor listening. You can still go for a go-ahead charge. 

⑤ You can immediately play the CassetteBoy with the household power supply (using the included rechargeable AC adapter).  Ahh, in fact, for anyone who is busy, the new cut design that charges while listening as well.

The Battery compartment

July 1987; Rechargeable CassetteBoy HS-UV9

"The TV sound that has become increasingly interesting. UV9, anytime, anywhere, with free listening."

(Commercial TV, Sound & Telephone, Executive Bureau of Japan. as of October 1986)

• UHF / VHF supports multiple sounds that can enjoy stereo sound 

4-Band Multiplex Tuner

• Economy rechargeable type with rechargeable AC adapter that can listen and charge 

October 1986 Catalog

• 3-mode auto reverse 

Accompanied with "AIWA for Digital" Headphones - HP-A202

• Dolby (B type) Noise Reduction 

• Metal / Chrome tape support 

• Auto stop 

AIWA HS-UV90: Operation Buttons & Switches 

• Sound GT mechanism's inner ear type stereo headphone 

• 3 power supply system 

Snippets from the 1986 catalog

CassetteBoy HS-UV9; Red and White versions. 

Technical

Some facts;

A. The 4-Band Tuner model type had two models only 

The UV9 is the Japanese Version while the UV90 is for the other Asian market. (ie, HK, Taiwan, China etc.) unlike with other units and models, those models were both targeted specifically for the Asian market. 

B. There is a printed note on the back of the player states: "NOTE: The TV tuner is set to receive the Japanese broadcasting channels at 76~108Mhz, 175~222Mhz at VHF And 475~770Mhz for UHF Only".

C. Even though the HS-UV9 and the HS-UV90 are almost the same units (minor differences), they still are very different from each other cosmetically. Except for basic unit design, it looks like it was re-designed for the eastern market. 

D. The UV series are based on the mechanism of the P9/P09/P600 model which is ME7-2 Type Y. unlike the original, only the back cover of the UV90 is made of metal. 

Specifications;

HS-VU9o

< Radio Section >

Frequency range: 

TV: (VHF) 1~12 Ch.
TV: (UHF) 13~62 Ch.
FM: 87.5-108 MHz
AM: 530-1.605 kHz
Not Suitable for other countries but Japan

Antenna: 

TV headphone antenna
FM headphone antenna
AM ferrite bar antenna

< Tape Section >

Track arrangement:

4-track. 2-channel.

Stereo Frequency range:40 to 12.500 Hz (NORMAL tape)

40 to 16.000 Hz (METAL tape)

Maximum output: 20 mW + 20 mW (EIAJ/DC)

Output terminal:
Phones jack. 3.5 ø stereo mini x 1


Power source: 

Battery DC 3V LR-03 (UM-4. AAA. R03) x2
Domestic AC power (using AC adapter)

Battery life:

• Using manganese batteries (R03,UM-4. AAA)
Approx. 2.5 hours (EIAJ. 1mW output, playback mode)
• Using alkaline batteries (LR-03. AM-4. AAA)
Approx. 5 hours (EIAJ. 1mW output, playback mode)

Maximum external dimensions:
(W) 77.7 x (H) 107.2 x (D) 27.3 mm

Weight: 240 g (including batteries)

Accessories:

User manual x 1
Carrying case x 1

Stereo headphones (HP-M11) x 1, or

Stereo earphones (HP-V9) x 1

Battery Charger RB-104/ RB-100 x 1
Rechargeable Batteries x 2

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