JVC KS-FX440, FX240 manual Maintenance, To extend the lifetime of the unit, To clean the heads

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MAINTENANCE

To extend the lifetime of the unit

This unit requires very little attention, but you will be able to extend the life of the unit if you follow the instructions below.

To clean the heads

• Clean the heads after every 10 hours of use using a wet-type head cleaning tape (available at an audio store).

When the head becomes dirty, you may realize the following symptoms:

– Sound quality is reduced.

– Sound level decreases.

– Sound drops out.

• Do not play dirty or dusty tapes.

• Do not touch the highly-polished head with any metallic or magnetic tools.

To keep the tape clean

• Always store the tapes to their storage cases after use.

• Do not store tapes in the following places:

– Subject to direct sunlight

– With high humidity

– At extremely hot temperatures

CAUTIONS:

•Do not play the tapes with peeling labels; otherwise, they can damage the unit.

•Tighten tapes to remove slack since loose tape may become entangled with the mechanism.

•Do not leave a cassette in the cassette compartment after use, as the tape may become slack.

The function below is also provided to ensure the longer life of this unit.

Ignition key-off Release/Ignition key-on play

•When you turn off the ignition key with a cassette in the compartment, the unit automatically releases the tape from its head.

•When you turn on the ignition key with a cassette in the compartment, playback automatically starts.

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Contents Instructions RADIOCASSETTEKS-FX440/FX240Contents Basic Operations Adjust the volumeAdjust the sound as you want see pages 12 Select the sourceSelect the band FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM Radio OperationsListening to the radio Start searching a stationStoring stations in memory Press and hold the both buttons for more than 2 secondsTune into a station of 88.3 MHz Select the FM1 bandSeconds Select the number 1 6 for the preset station you want Tuning into a preset stationSelect the band FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM you want When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive Other convenient tuner functionsInsert a cassette Tape OperationsListening to a tape Select the tape directionFinding the beginning of a tune To fast-forward and rewind a tapeOther convenient tape functions Prohibiting tape ejectionIndication For Preset values Sound AdjustmentsSelecting preset sound modes Turning on/off the loudness functionAdjust the level Adjusting the soundSelect the item you want to adjust Indication To do RangeStoring your own sound adjustments Other Main Functions Setting the clockTo check the current clock time changing the display mode Press and hold the button for more than 2 secondsSelecting the level display Press and hold SEL for more than 2 secondsDetaching the control panel How to detach the control panelHow to attach the control panel Unlock the control panelRemote Operations Installing the batteriesUsing the remote controller This section is only for KS-FX440Playing CDs CD Changer OperationsSelect the CD automatic changer To go to the next track or the previous track To fast forward or reverse the trackTo go to a particular disc directly Selecting CD playback modes Mode RND Indicator Plays at randomMode RPT Indicator Plays repeatedly To play back tracks at random Random PlayTo keep the tape clean MaintenanceTo clean the heads To extend the lifetime of the unitTroubleshooting Symptoms Causes RemediesFM Tuner SpecificationsAM Tuner EN, SP, FR 1098HISFLEJES