JVC Cassette Player TD EX90 User Manual

CASSETTE DECK  
TD-EX90  
TD-EX90  
CASSETTE DECK  
REC PAUSE  
CD REC  
AUTO REVERSE  
STANDBY  
DOLBY REVERSE  
NR MODE  
B
DOLBY  
C
REC  
POWER  
INSTRUCTIONS  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial  
No. which are located either on the rear,  
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this  
information for future reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
LVT0091-001A  
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Warnings, Cautions and Others  
CAUTION  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:  
Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.  
Do not expose this appliance to rain or  
moisture.  
1.  
2.  
CAUTION:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)  
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,  
within an equilateral triangle is intended to  
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated  
"dangerous voltage" within the product's  
enclosure that may be of sufficient  
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric  
shock to persons.  
The exclamation point within an equilateral  
triangle is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of important operating and  
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the  
literature accompanying the appliance.  
For U.S.A.  
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.  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE  
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE  
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
Caution –– POWER switch!  
Disconnectthemainsplugtoshutthepoweroffcompletely.  
ThePOWERswitchinanypositiondoesnotdisconnectthe  
mains line. The power can be remote controlled.  
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Table of Contents  
Welcome ! .......................................................... 3  
Important cautions .............................................. 3  
For safe use, observe the following ................... 3  
Parts Index ......................................................... 5  
Front Panel.......................................................... 5  
Display ................................................................ 6  
Rear Panel........................................................... 7  
Setting Up the System ...................................... 8  
Supplied Accesories ........................................... 8  
Placement ........................................................... 8  
Connections ........................................................ 9  
Playback ........................................................... 10  
Tape playback ................................................... 10  
Recording ......................................................... 12  
Tape recording (Basic operation) ...................... 12  
CD synchronized recording .............................. 14  
MD synchronized recording ............................. 15  
COMPU LINK .................................................... 16  
Linked Operation of the Other Optional  
components(Compu Link) ................................ 16  
Additional Information................................... 18  
Types of cassette tape ..................................... 18  
Handling cassette tapes ................................... 19  
Maintenance ..................................................... 19  
Troubleshooting ................................................ 20  
Specifications .................................................... 21  
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Parts Index  
Front Panel  
11  
10  
9
8
7
TD-EX90 CASSETTE DECK  
REC PAUSE  
CD REC  
AUTO REVERSE  
STANDBY  
DOLBY REVERSE  
NR MODE  
B
DOLBY  
C
REC  
POWER  
6
2
1
3
4
5
1 POWER sw itch  
8 0 button  
Press to open or close the tape tray.  
Press to switch the power between ON and  
STANDBY.  
STANDBY indicator  
The indicator is off while the power is ON  
and lights up when the power is in STANDBY  
mode.  
9 7 button  
Press to stop tape playback or recording.  
p ¤, buttons  
Press to start tape playback or recording.  
q Tape tray  
2 Indicator panel  
A cassette tape is placed here.  
3 DOLBY NR button  
Press to activate Dolby Noise Reduction.  
Each press switches Dolby NR to type B,  
type C and Off.  
4 REVERSE MODE button  
Press to switch the tape transport mode.  
5 1, ¡ buttons  
Press to skip to the beginning of a desired  
track or to fast forward or fast reverse a tape.  
6 REC PAUSE button  
Press to enter record-pause mode.  
7 CD REC button  
Press for synchronized recording with the EX  
series CD player.  
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Display  
B
DOLBY  
C
REC  
2
3
4
1
3 Tape operation indicators  
These indicators show the tape transport  
direction and operation status.  
• Slow blinking: During playback or recording.  
• Quick blinking: During fast forward or  
rewind.  
1 Dolby Noise Reduction indicators  
B: Lights when Dolby NR type B is selected.  
C: Lights when Dolby NR type C is selected.  
2 Reverse m ode indicators  
On: • During playback, both sides of the  
tape are played repeatedly.  
• Rhythmical blinking: During search(Music  
Scan).  
• During recording with forward  
direction( £), one side of the tape  
will be recorded first then the other  
side, and stopped.  
4 Recording indicator  
The REC indicator lights in red in record-  
pause and record modes.  
• During recording with reverse  
direction (), one side of the tape  
will be recorded and stopped.  
Off: • Playback or recording stops at the end  
of the tape (one side).  
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Rear Panel  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
IN  
(REC)  
ANALOG  
COMPU LINK-3  
(SYNCHRO)  
OUT  
(PLAY)  
AC POWER CORD  
2
1
3
3 AC POWER CORD receptacle  
Connect the provided AC power cord.  
1 ANALOG input/ output jacks  
Connect to the TAPE input/output jacks of  
the amplifier/tuner using the provided audio  
pin cords.  
Connect the IN (REC) jacks to the OUT (REC)  
jacks of the amplifier/tuner and the OUT  
(PLAY) jacks to its IN (PLAY) jacks.  
2 COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks  
Connect each jack with the provided COMPU  
LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jack of another  
component.  
Either jack can be used for the connection.  
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Setting Up the System  
Supplied Accesories  
AC power cord x 1  
Audio pin cords x 2  
Com pu Link cable x 1  
Caution for Placement  
Do not place in any of the following ares.  
In direct sunlight.  
Do not place the CD player on top of the amplifer/tuner.  
In a place warmer than 35°C (95F°).  
In a bathroom, kitchen or other area with steam, humidity, or hot water.  
In a place with lots of static electricity or dust.  
In an unstable area.  
Near appliances that receive electronic wave broadcasts, such as a television.  
Special attention  
To protect from damage or malfunction,do not place this cassette deck on an amplifier or equivalent  
to generate heat.  
TD-EX90 CASSETTE DECK  
REC PAUSE  
CD REC  
Cassette deck  
Amplifier  
STANDBY  
POWER  
DOLBY REVERSE  
NR MODE  
R
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Connections  
Am plifier/ Tuner  
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER  
/
TUNER  
@
VOLUME  
BAND  
INPUT  
S. A. BASS  
DIRECT  
PHONES  
DOWN  
UP  
STANDBY  
KEY  
MODE  
Audio pin cords  
Always connect the jacks with the plugs of the  
same colors so as not to mistake the L (Left) and  
R (Right) connections.  
Connect the OUT (PLAY) jacks to the IN (PLAY)  
jacks of the amplifier/tuner, and the IN (REC)  
jacks to its OUT (REC) jacks.  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
IN  
(REC)  
ANALOG  
COMPU LINK-3  
(SYNCHRO)  
OUT  
(PLAY)  
AC POWER CORD  
Com pu Link cable  
Connect to the COMPU  
LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jack of  
another component  
equipped with Compu Link  
remote control system.  
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Playback  
Tape playback  
Three tape types including normal (Type I), High position (Type II) and Metal (Type IV) tapes can be  
played back. The type of tape is identified automatically by the cassette deck.  
1 Press 0.  
The tape tray comes out open.  
Shortcut:  
Pressing 0 while the power is in the STANDBY mode  
automatically switches the power ON and opens the  
tape tray.  
2 Place a tape on the tray, with the side A facing  
up.  
Fit in the caved-in area so that the edge where tape is  
exposed faces toward the inside of the unit.  
3 Press 0.  
The tape tray closes.  
4 Press ¤ or .  
Playback starts.  
• Pressing starts playback of side A (top side). The  
£ indicator blinks slowly.  
Pressing ¤ starts playback of side B (bottom side).  
The indicator blinks slowly.  
• If ¤ or is pressed while the tape tray is open, the  
tape tray closes before playback starts.  
Shortcut  
Pressing ¤ or while the power is in the STANDBY  
mode automatically switches the power ON and starts  
playback.  
Note: It will take about 6 seconds to start playing.  
• Press 7 to stop playback in the middle.  
• Press 0 to eject the tape.  
Caution  
Playback may be interfered with noise if there is a TV set nearby. In this case, turn off the TV or  
increase the distance between the TV and this unit.  
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To fast forw ard or rew ind tape:  
Press 1 or ¡ while tape is in stop mode. The tape  
indicator blinks at a high speed during fast forward or  
rewind operation.  
Fast forw ard  
If the current tape transport direction is £, press ¡.  
If the current tape transport direction is , press 1.  
Rew ind  
If the current tape transport direction is £, press 1.  
If the current tape transport direction is , press ¡.  
Skipping to the beginning of m usic (Music Scan)  
The beginning of the piece of music located before or  
after the current playback position can be located easily  
by making use of blanks between music.  
Press 1 or ¡ while tape is in play mode. The tape  
indicator blinks rhythmically during skip operation.  
Skipping to the beginning of next m usic  
If the current tape transport direction is £, press ¡.  
If the current tape transport direction is , press 1.  
Skipping to the beginning of current m usic being  
played  
If the current tape transport direction is £, press 1.  
If the current tape transport direction is , press ¡.  
• The beginning of the desired music may not be  
located properly if blanks between music are too  
short, the blanks contain too much noise or the music  
itself contains very low-level or silent part.  
To play both sides of tape continuously:  
Press REVERSE MODE.  
DOLBY REVERSE  
NR MODE  
The reverse mode indicator (π) lights up when the  
reverse mode is on, and turns off when it is off.  
When the reverse m ode is on  
The two sides of tape will be played continuously and  
repeatedly.  
When the reverse m ode is off  
Tape stops after one side has been played.  
To play a tape recorded using Dolby NR:  
Press DOLBY NR.  
DOLBY REVERSE  
NR MODE  
Each press switches the Dolby NR mode as shown  
below.  
DOLBY B NR  
(Indicator lit)  
DOLBY C NR  
(Indicator lit)  
Off (Canceled)  
Select B or C according to the Dolby NR type used  
when the tape was recorded. The indicator of the  
selected type should light up.  
The Dolby NR allows to reduce hiss noise in playback.  
Dolby Noise Reduction manufactured under license  
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
Dolby” and the double-D symbol are registered  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing  
Corporation.  
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Recording  
Tape recording (Basic operation)  
Three tape types including normal (Type I), High position (Type II) and Metal (Type IV) tapes can be  
recorded onto. The type of tape is identified automatically by the cassette deck.  
1 Load the tape for use in recording, with the  
side A facing up.  
Press 0 to open the tape tray, place a tape on it and  
press 0 to close it.  
• It is not possible to record onto a cassette tape with  
the broken accidental erasure tab. Use a cassette the  
tab of which is not broken.  
2 Prepare the recording source (Tuner, CD or  
MD, etc.).  
To record radio broadcast, receive a station with the  
tuner.  
To record CDs, load the desired CDs and program  
tracks if required.  
To record an MD, load the desired MD and program  
tracks if required.  
To record a component connected to AUX, prepare it  
as required.  
* Refer to the instruction manual of the source  
component for its operating procedure.  
3 Select the recording source with the  
amplifiers input selector.  
REC PAUSE  
CD REC  
4 Press REC PAUSE.  
The REC indicator lights in red to indicate record-pause  
mode.  
5 Start playing the source component.  
If you want to record CD or MD tracks from the first  
track, first perform step 6 below (i.e. start recording)  
then start playing the source.  
6 Press ¤ or .  
• Pressing starts recoding on side A (top side).  
• Pressing ¤ starts recoding on side B (bottom side).  
The tape indicator starts blinking to indicate that the  
recording is under way.  
• The recording level is set automatically.  
• Press 7 to stop recording.  
• Press 0 to eject the tape.  
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To let recording pause tem porarily:  
Press REC PAUSE. The tape indicator stops blinking and  
lights steadily.  
Press ¤ or to resume recording.  
To record continuously on both sides of tape:  
1 Load a tape so that you can start recording from the  
£ direction.  
2 Press REVERSE MODE to sw itch the reverse m ode  
on.  
Press so that the reverse mode indicator (π) lights up.  
3 Prepare recording of the associated com ponents.  
4 Press REC PAUSE.  
5 Press to start recording.  
• The recording in the reverse mode stops after  
completing recording in the direction. Be sure to  
start recording from the £ direction.  
• When the reverse mode is switched off, recording  
stops after having recorded onto one side of tape.  
Note: The side erasure tab is removed (refer to P.19)  
will not be recorded even though the reverse  
mode is swithed on.  
To record audio using Dolby NR  
The Dolby NR is used to record audio to reduce hiss noise  
when the tape is played back later. The Dolby NR includes  
type B for popular use and type C for even improved noise  
reduction effect.  
Press DOLBY NR so that either the B or C indicator lights  
up.  
DOLBY B NR  
(Indicator lit)  
DOLBY C NR  
(Indicator lit)  
Off (Canceled)  
• A tape recorded using Dolby NR should be played  
back using the Dolby NR of the same type as that  
used in recording. The audio quality will be affected if  
a different type is used in playback.  
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CD synchronized recording  
CDs can be recorded with a simple, one-touch operation. By using the features of the CD player  
you can easily create an original tape of your favorite music.  
Be sure to make the Compu Link connection among the EX series components.  
1 Load the tape for use in recording.  
Press 0 to open the tape tray, place a tape on it and  
press 0 to close it.  
• It is not possible to record onto a cassette tape with  
the broken accidental erasure tab. Use a cassette the  
tab of which is not broken.  
• If you want to record music on both sides of tape  
continuously, switch the reverse mode on (see page  
13).  
• If you want to use Dolby Noise Reduction, press  
DOLBY NR to select B or C (see page 13).  
2 Prepare the CD player.  
Load CDs, press CD 1, 2 or 3 according to the disc you  
want to record, and press &/CANCEL of the CD player.  
This selects the playing CD.  
Now set the CD player to the program play mode, etc.,  
as required.  
* Refer to the instruction manual of the CD player for  
the CD player operating procedures.  
3 Press CD REC.  
REC PAUSE  
CD REC  
The CD player and cassette deck start simultaneously  
and synchronized recording starts.  
• During recording, the CD source is selected  
automatically by the amplifier/tuner.  
• During recording, the amplifier/tuners input source  
cannot be changed even by pressing its INPUT.  
To stop recording:  
Press &/CANCEL of the CD player to stop recording.  
The cassette deck will stop after leaving a non-recorded  
blank of 4 seconds.  
If you want to stop recording immediately, press 7 of  
the cassette deck.  
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MD synchronized recording  
Synchronized recording makes it possible to start cassette recording in synchronism with the  
playback of the MD recorder.  
Be sure to make the Compu Link connection among the EX series components.  
1 Load the tape for use in recording.  
Press 0 to open the tape tray, place a tape on it and  
press 0 to close it.  
• It is not possible to record onto a cassette tape with  
the broken accidental erasure tab. Use a cassette the  
tab of which is not broken.  
• If you want to record music on both sides of tape  
continuously, switch the reverse mode on (see page  
13).  
• If you want to use Dolby Noise Reduction, press  
DOLBY NR to select B or C (see page 13).  
2 Prepare the MD recorder.  
Load the MD to be played.  
Program MD tracks if required.  
* Refer to the instruction manual of the MD recorder  
for the MD recorder operating procedures.  
3 Press REC PAUSE.  
REC PAUSE  
CD REC  
The cassette deck enters record-pause mode.  
4 Press /8 of the MD recorder.  
Synchronized recording starts.  
/CANCEL  
To stop recording:  
Press &/CANCEL of the MD recorder to stop recording.  
The cassette deck will stop after leaving a non-recorded  
blank of 4 seconds.  
If you want to stop recording immediately, press 7 of  
the cassette deck.  
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COMPU LINK  
Linked Operation of the Other Optional components (Compu Link)  
The EX series components can be controlled under linked operation provided by the JVCs Compu  
Link remote control system.  
Com pu Link  
The world of single components, in which you purchase a cassette deck, CD player, amplifier and  
other components separately and enjoy your own composition, is an effective means for pursuit  
of high-quality reproduction. However, in terms of operability, the need of controlling components  
independently makes their control complicated and their linked operation impossible. Then, isnt it  
possible to combine single components and control them as simply as an integrated audio  
system? The Compu Link remote control system is the response to such a requirement.  
The components in the JVC EX series are equipped with jacks named COMPU LINK-3 (COMPU  
LINK jacks). By connecting the COMPU LINK jacks of these components, they can be controlled  
simply with a systematized, linked operation.  
Com pu Link connections  
Using Compu Link cables, connect the COMPU LINK jacks of EX series components. Connect so that  
the Compu Link cables can bridge all of the EX series components you have. The components can be  
connected in any order.  
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Com pu Link-3 features  
The Compu Link-3 system of the EX series components makes the following operations possible.  
Shortcut playback  
Simply selecting an input source of the amplifier/tuner starts playback of the selected source  
component (CD player, MD recorder or cassette deck).  
Also, even if you do not touch the amplifier/tuner, starting playback of a source component sets  
the amplifiers input source automatically to the played component.  
* Refer to the instruction manual of the amplifier/tuner.  
System control from a single rem ote control unit  
The remote control unit provided with the amplifier/tuner can also be used to control the CD  
player or cassette deck.  
Synchronized recording  
Recording can be started automatically in synchronism with the start of playback of a source  
component.  
(See pages 14 and 15.)  
Tim er operation  
The timer function built into the amplifier/tuner can be used to start recording or playback of other  
components at the reserved time of the day or switch the power to the STANDBY mode in the  
reserved time period.  
* Refer to the instruction manual of the amplifier/tuner.  
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Additional Inform ation  
Types of cassette tape  
This cassette deck incorporates an auto tape select function. The auto tape select function uses the  
tape-type detection holes to distinguishes which type of tape was inserted, and sets the bias and  
equalizer to the optimum settings for that tape automatically.  
The following types of tapes may be used with this cassette deck.  
Norm al tape  
TYPE I  
BIAS:NORMAL  
EQ:120µs  
Norm al (No detection slots)  
Tab  
(to prevent accidental erasure)  
High Position (CrO2) tape  
TYPE II  
BIAS:HIGH  
EQ:70µs  
High position  
detection slots  
Metallic tape  
TYPE IV  
BIAS:METAL  
EQ:70µs  
Metal detection slots  
Caution  
Tapes longer than 90 minutes, such as C-120 or C-150 tapes, are extremely thin and stretch easily.  
Please note that frequent rewinding and fast forwarding of small sections of tape may cause  
these tapes to jam in the pinch rollers and capstans.  
Note: The use of these types of tapes is not recommended to avoid troubles.  
Certain early period metal and high position (CrO2) tapes may not have tape-type detection slots.  
The cassette deck cannot obtain the correct characteristics for these tapes.  
Ferrochromite (FeCr) TYPE III tapes cannot be used with this cassette deck.  
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Handling cassette tapes  
Maintenance  
Cleaning the tape heads  
Cautions regarding handling  
Since the tape is always touching the heads  
as it travels through the tape transport, in  
time magnetic particles and dust build up,  
making the heads dirty. When the heads  
become extremely dirty, the sound quality  
becomes poor, the output level is reduced,  
recording doesnt work, and previously  
recorded sounds cannot be erased (etc.).  
In order to prevent important recordings  
from coming out as failures, we recommend  
cleaning the heads, pinch rollers and  
Do not touch the surface of the tape or pull  
the tape out of the cassette.  
Tape spooled loosely around the hubs is likely  
to jam in the pinch rollers and capstans.  
Before loading the tape into the cassette  
holder, take up the slack in the tape as shown  
below.  
capstans on a regular basis (after about  
every 10 hours of use), before the  
symptoms described above begin to appear.  
Cleaning m ethod  
Tape storage  
Clean the heads, capstans and pinch rollers  
using a wet-type head cleaning tape,  
available from an audio store. For more  
details, refer to the Instructions of the Head  
Cleaning Tape.  
Place tapes in their cases for storage.  
Avoid storing tapes on top of TVs or  
speakers, in sunlight or places of high  
temperature, or in humid or dusty areas.  
To prevent accidental erasure  
Dem agnetizing the tape heads  
Cassette tapes have tabs to prevent  
accidental erasure.  
After the cassette deck has been used for  
long period of time, the metal parts which  
contact the tape may become magnetically  
charged. When this occurs, tape hiss  
increases, and the high pitched sounds on  
recorded tapes will be erased. The same  
type of malfunction could also be caused by  
bringing a charged metal object (such as a  
screwdriver) near the tape heads.  
We recommend demagnetizing the tape  
heads regularly (after about every 20 to 30  
hours of use) with a commercially available  
tape head demagnetizer.  
If you remove the tabs after making a  
recording, the cassette deck cannot be set to  
record when that tape is loaded. Remove the  
tabs so that valuable recordings will not be  
accidentally erased.  
Recording (erasure) is not possible when the  
tabs are removed.  
Tab for side A  
Tab for side B  
You may also use cassette type  
demagnetizers with this cassette deck.  
When doing so, be sure to turn the volume  
of the amplifier all the way down, or you may  
harm the amplifier or speakers.  
For details, read the instructions that come  
with the tape head demagnetizer.  
To make another recording on a tape whose  
tabs have been removed, cover the tab holes  
with adhesive tape.  
Tape type detection slot  
Adhesive tape  
Be careful not to cover the tape-type  
detection slots.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you experience any difficulty with your cassette deck, check the following list for a possible  
solution before calling for service.  
If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the cassette deck has been physically  
damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.  
SYMPTOM  
ACTION  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
Use a different cassette  
tape.  
Recording is not possible  
The tabs on the cassette  
have been removed.  
If you dont mind erasing  
the previously recorded  
material, cover the holes  
with tape.  
Press ¤ or to release  
The deck is set to pause.  
the pause.  
No sound  
Check to make sure the all  
equipment is connected  
correctly.  
Connections are incorrect or  
incomplete.  
Adjust the volume on the  
amplifier.  
Volume control on amplifier  
is turned all the way down.  
The source selector (INPUT)  
on the amplifier is set to a  
different source.  
Set the source selector  
(INPUT) to tape.  
Music scan does not work  
Try a different cassette  
tape.  
The blank spaces between  
songs is too short.  
Sound level is low or sound is  
intermittent  
Clean the heads, capstans,  
and pinch rollers.  
The heads, capstans, and  
pinch rollers are dirty.  
Tape hiss or absence of high  
frequency sounds  
Demagnetize the heads.  
The play and record heads  
have become magnetically  
charged.  
Previously recorded material is  
not erased when recorded over  
Bad sound quality or absence  
of high frequency sounds  
Clean the erase head.  
The erase head is dirty.  
Set the Dolby NR to the  
same setting used for  
recording.  
The Dolby NR setting is  
different from that used for  
recording.  
Plug the AC power cord into  
a wall outlet.  
The AC power cord is  
unplugged.  
Cassette holder will not open  
(or close)  
Move cassette deck away  
from amplifier/tuner.  
Cassette deck is directly  
above or below the  
amplifier/tuner.  
Humming noise  
Condensation is produced  
inside the cassete deck  
immediately after starting  
the room heating or when it  
is transported from a cold to  
warm place.  
Unplug the power cord,  
wait a few hours and plug it  
again.  
Operation is abnormal.  
The microcomputer is  
malfunctioning due to  
external noise or lightning.  
Unplug the power cord then  
plug it in again.  
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Specifications  
Audio performance  
Frequency response (–20 dB recording)  
Type IV tape :30 Hz to 17 kHz (40Hz to 17kHz ( 3 dB))  
Type I I tape :30 Hz to 16 kHz (40Hz to 16kHz ( 3 dB))  
Type I tape :30 Hz to 15 kHz (40Hz to 15kHz ( 3 dB))  
54 dB  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
(S=315 Hz , k3=3% , N=A-weighted , Type IV tape)  
The S/N is improved by about 15 dB at 500 Hz and  
by max. 20 dB at 1 kHz to 10 kHz with Dolby C NR  
on and improved by 5 dB at 1 kHz and by 10 dB at  
above 5 kHz with Dolby B NR on. MOL Improved 4  
dB at 10kHz  
Input/Output Terminals  
General  
Wow and flutter  
0.09%(WRMS)  
ANALOG IN (REC)  
ANALOG OUT (PLAY)  
Input level / Impedance : 220mV (0 VU) / 19 kohms  
Output level / Impedance : 300mV (0 VU) / 2.9 kohms  
Format  
Track System  
Tape Speed  
Heads  
Compact Cassette Stereo  
4-track , 2channel  
4.8 cm/sec. (1-7/8inch/sec.)  
Record/Playback : METAPERM head × 1  
Erase : 2-gap ferrite haed  
Capstan : Electronic govemed DC moter  
Tray:DC motor × 1  
Approx. 120 sec. with C-60 cassette  
AC120 60Hz  
7watts (OPERETE ON) , 3watts (OPERETE STANDBY)  
200 × 80 × 305 mm (W × H × D)  
(7-7/8 × 3-3/16 × 12-1/16 inches)  
2.4 kg (5,3 lbs)  
Motors  
Fast forward / Rewind time  
Power requirements  
Power Consumption  
Dimensions  
Accessories  
Mass  
Audio pin cord  
Compu Link cable  
AC power cord  
(2)  
(1)  
(1)  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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QUALITY  
SERVICE  
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER  
TOLL FREE : 1-800-537-5722  
Dear customer:  
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that  
repairisnecessary,orfortheaddressnearestyourlocation,pleaserefertothefactoryservicecenterlistbeloworwithintheContinental  
United States, Call 1-800-537—5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain you Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.  
—JVC  
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING  
COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.  
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS  
107 Little Falls Road  
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105  
(201) 808-9279  
1500 Lakes Parkway  
Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5357  
(770) 339-2522  
705 Enterprise Street  
Aurora, IL 60504-8149  
(630) 851-7855  
5665 Corporate Avenue  
Cypress, CA 90630-0024  
(714) 229-8011  
2969 Mapunapuna Place  
Honolulu, HI 96819-2040  
(808) 833-5828  
10700 Hammerly, Suite 110  
Houston, TX77043  
(713) 935-9331  
230 Eliot Street  
Ashland, MA 0172-2377  
(508) 881-5923  
14505 Commerce Way  
Miami Lakes, FL 33016-1512  
(305) 362-6252  
890 Dubuque Avenue  
South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804  
(415) 871-2666  
Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of  
the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level of performance for which JVC is world famous. The  
JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.  
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS  
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.  
107 Little Falls Road  
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105  
If you ship the product • • •  
Don’t service it yourself.  
Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent  
size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a letter stating the  
problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt  
CAUTION  
or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit.  
Print your home return address on the outside and the inside  
of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service  
Center as listed above.  
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. No user  
serviceable parts inside.  
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.  
ACCESSORIES  
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you may contact your local JVC Dealer.  
Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free : 800-882-2345  
(0694)  
 
LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO-1  
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL  
PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail  
purchase for the period as shown below. (“The Warranty Period.”)  
PARTS  
LABOR  
1YR  
1YR  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY(50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN  
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.  
WHAT WE WILL DO:  
If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such  
repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers.  
Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be  
brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and  
above which are covered on an in-home basis.  
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:  
Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized  
service center, please call toll free: (800)537-5722.  
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of  
your bill of sale plus and letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location  
of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.  
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:  
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:  
1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty  
installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to  
render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has  
been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;  
2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;  
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner’s Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;  
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;  
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;  
6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus(Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;  
7. Accessories;  
8. Batteries (except the Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);  
There are no express warranties except as listed above.  
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARCHANTABILITY, IS  
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.  
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER  
DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO  
TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH  
OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET  
FORTH ABOVE.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied  
warranty last, so these 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.  
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.  
41 Slater Drive  
Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407  
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF  
REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION  
PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.  
For customer use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this  
information for future reference.  
Model No.:  
Serial No.:  
Purchase date:  
Name of dealer:  
 
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