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Friday, June 9, 2023

Sanyo JJ-P101



Sanyo Quarter JJ
Headphone Cassette Player JJ-P101


Player Highlights:
- Touch Panel controls.
- Full Remote Control. 
- 10 Min. Charge for 2-hour playback.
- B.R.S.S. System. 
- Dolby NR. 
- Electronic Auto-Reverse. 
- Compatibility with Metal tapes. 


Sanyo Quarter JJ-P101 is a one of a kind Cassette player to have a sensitive Touch Function that uses a sensitive thin film technology instead of the regular touch buttons operation, it was first introduced in Japan in early 1989 but just two years later to the rest of the world, although it uses this top innovative feature, the JJ-P101 player is a very simple player, without any hi-end sound qualities as expected, although it sounds good, it has a very narrow frequency response, limited to 63Hz~10,000Hz, it is quite similar to players of that period (like the 1989 Aiwa HS-PX30), however, compare to other players in its range to have a Frequency Response of at least 40~12,000Hz (like the 1985s Aiwa HS-G8). There is also another downside to the JJ-P101, his amplifier is quite low, just 5mW per channel, compared to other brands which have between 15mW or 20mW per channel (like the aiwa 1989s HS-PX30 or the HS-G8, etc.). Quite surprisingly,  considering its low Amp level the B.R.S.S. does a very good job and delivers a very smooth low bass with a nice presence, just right not too boomy like other brands offer. Also, it has very simple logic control functions, for example; it only remembers functions, and it wasn't programmed to think, for example; if you accidentally press the wrong button, or if you press fast-forward while playing a tape, for any function you need to engage you will need to press stop beforehand, otherwise, you'll damage the tape or the player. Just like the Aiwa HS-PX30, the JJ-P101 has pleasing electronic tones to confirm your tape operations.
B.R.S.S. system (Bass Raised Sound System)*
Until now the most serious problem that portable players had was the poor response of the bass frequencies. This little response was mainly due to the small dimensions of the speakers or headphones. To solve this problem, Sanyo incorporates the B.R.S.S. (Bass Raised Sound System*) that emphasizes these frequencies. With this, the resulting sound is more dynamic and deep.
* For the world version, the bass system is called E.B.S.S. (Extended Bass Sound System).
Full Logic Control Auto-Reverse.
The JJ-P101 is a full-logic portable player that remembers his current state, meaning, the "Logic" system ensures that when you press Fast Forward, the player will always move forward, regardless of which side of the tape is currently playing. Sanyo Full Logic prevents the activation of the "wrong button" therefore any faulty operation is prevented. The logic control circuit remembers which buttons have been pushed but permits only the correct sequence of machine operations to occur, thus eliminating any chance of operator-control error (damage to the unit itself). With this important feature of Logic Control, the FastForward or Rewind button can't be pressed at any time without going first to the STOP mode therefore without damaging the tape or the machine. 

Rechargeable batteries.
One of the most common drawbacks of portable players is the high energy consumption that forces you to constantly change batteries. In the models of the JJ and ES series, it can be used together with the normal battery, a rechargeable battery that is supplied with the appliance and that allows continuous operation for up to 15 hours depending on the model. In the vast majority of portable players, you have to remove the battery when you have to charge it. Sanyo, on the other hand, has designed a direct charging system that allows the rechargeable battery to be recharged in approximately one hour, without having to remove it from its compartment. The supplied AC adapter makes this operation extremely easy. Rechargeable battery in 1h Charge provides 13 hours of continuous playback. 
Sanyo Japanese Portable Catalog 1989

* * *
Maxell XLII-S The Height of Precision and Performance
- Superior results with moderate-intensity music, especially when quiet backgrounds are vital.
- Recommended for recording CDs, direct-cut and digitally mastered LPs
- Use with highest quality stereo systems and components.
- Heavier SS-PA (Super Silent-Phase Accuracy) cassette shell for smoother tape handling, and improved sound quality.
* * *
Controls on Touch Panel display. 
The JJ-P101 has the operating controls located on the cassette front and in the form of a Touch Panel which replaces the conventional keys, allowing more precise operation.
Double Azimuth Head.
Thanks to Sanyo's JJ-P101 unique Double Azimuth head you can now enjoy a clearer and more dynamic sound, no matter which side the tape plays the head will always keep aligned to the tape feed providing a crisp and precise Hi-fidelity sound reproduction.

Sanyo Quarter JJ-P101 Japanese Box and accessories

Accessories included:
Battery box.
Headphones with Remote Control.
Rechargeable battery.
AC Adapter/Charger.
Cloth bag.
Owners Manual.
Colors:
Dark Gray or White


Left: 1991s Spanish General Catalog. Right: JJ-P101 World Version Box


Owners Manuals:
JJ-P101 Japanese Manual with English Manual

JJ-P101 World Multi-lingual Manual

Specifications:
Dimensions: 74 (w) x 107.9 (h) x 24.7 (d) mm
Weight:  Unit itself; 160g, W/Ni-Cad Battery 174g.
Power Source: 
DC:  .........................................1.5V 
Ni-Cad battery .............KF-A600 x 1
Output Power.................5mW + 5mW (Max.)
Tape Speed.....................1-7/8ips. ±3% 
Fast Forward/Rewind mode.......200sec.(with a C-60) 
Wow & Flutter.................. 0.6% (WRMS) 
Frequency Response (P/B Dolby OFF).........63Hz ~ 10,000Hz 
EBSS Switch: ON (at 63Hz)............ +12dB   ±4dB
Signal to Noise Ratio ...............More than 42dB
Crosstalk - Track to Track ..............More than 50dB
Channel Separation......................More than 30dB
Hum & Noise (at Vol. Min.).............. -70dBs
Terminal Impedance/Headphones...............8 ~ 100Ω


Service Manual:



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Sanyo JJ-P100


SANYO   JJ-P100
NEW  HARD  CONCEPT

A sound resort smaller than a cassette case.
High performance in a body of only 175g.
With this sound, you can surely get a sunburn on the back of your ears.
The New JJ-P100 is an advanced cassette case-size player with amazing sound.
❶ Built-in deep bass BRSS circuit.
The content of the sound is deep. A sound that is received by the whole body.
Be amazed by real powerful deep bass. 2-stage switching allows you to select your favorite level according to the song. It is a BRSS (Bass Raised Sound System) circuit that teaches you the true joy of music.
❷ Double Azimuth head for high-fidelity playback.
Pure and clear. A double azimuth head is used for the playback head to faithfully reproduce the sound recorded on the tape more. In addition, the voice coils of the stereo earphones are made of aluminum to enhance the low-frequency reproduction capability.

Operate manually, Remote control with cue function.
Leave the main unit in your bag or pocket and operate it at your fingertips. It is a multi-functional remote controller with a replay function that can cue (the next one track) and a rewind function. Play Direction (reverse switching), Rewind Cue (last 1 track). Replay Stop and Volume operation.


❹ AMSS automatic song selection mechanism adopted.
A cue function lets you Skip the song you're listening to and call up your next favorite song from the beginning. With the main unit side switch, you can cue one song before or after.
Sanyo rare portable stereo catalog from Dec 1987

❺ Rapid 1-hour charge, 3.5 hours playback. 
with a Rechargeable battery with increased capacity, playback time is also increased for longer. Charging takes just 1 hour. If you use a rechargeable battery and an Excel new alkaline battery (included) together, you can play for as long as 13 hours of continuous playback.
JJ-P100 Black Version with accessories

JJ-P100 World Version AC Adapter/ Charger Model: D1-C1500
Sanyo rare portable stereo catalog from April 1988
*Full Auto Off
*Direction Memory
*Full Logic Control
*FF/REW Autoplay
*Body operation lock mechanism
*Direct direction
*Dolby B Noise Reduction
*Metal tape compatible
*Double Azimuth head
Sanyo rare portable stereo catalog from Feb 1988
Sanyo rare portable stereo catalog from August 1988
Sanyo rare portable stereo catalog from Oct 1988

Sanyo rare ad with JJ-P100
 "you are what you hear"
Accessories included:
Battery box.
Headphones with Remote Control.
Rechargeable battery.
AC Adapter/Charger.
Anti-sweat Cover.
Owners Manual.
Colors:
Black, White, Silver, and Navy Blue



JJ-P100 Versions From left to right: White with Anti-Sweat case, Silver with charging promotion sticker, and Sanyo's it's - Contemporary Basic Gear Version in Navy Blue
JJ-P100 Japanese Box white version
JJ-P100 World Box Version

Owners Manual
English owner's manual



JJ-P100 Specifications


Dimensions: (Max) 71.1 (W) x 104.6 (H) x  20.4 (D) mm
Weight: (With batteries) 175g
Power Source: 
DC:  .........................................1.5V 
Ni-Cad battery .............NB600 x 1
Output Power: .................5.0mW + 5.0mW (Max.)
Tape Speed: .....................1-7/8ips. ±3% 
Fast Forward/Rewind mode: .......200sec. (with a C-60) 
Wow & Flutter.................. 0.6% (WRMS) 
Frequency Response: (P/B Dolby OFF).........63Hz ~ 10,000Hz 
BRSS/EBSS Switch:  (at 63Hz)
1......................................................... +10dB   ±4dB
2........................................................ +20dB  ±6dB
Signal to Noise Ratio: ...............More than 43dB
Crosstalk - Track to Track: ..............More than 50dB
Channel Separation: ......................More than 30dB
Hum & Noise: (at Vol. Min.).............. -73dBs
Terminal Impedance/Headphones: ...............8 ~ 100Ω

Service Manual
JJ-P100 Service Manual English version


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