JVC UX-M3R manual Description of the PTY Codes, Troubleshooting

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Description of the PTY Codes

NEWS: News.

AFFAIRS: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news

debate, or analysis.

INFO: Program the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense.

SPORT: Program concerned with any aspect of sports.

EDUCATE: Educational programs.

DRAMA: All radio plays and serials.

CULTURE: Programs concerning any aspect of national or regional culture, including language, theater, etc.

SCIENCE: Programs about natural sciences and technology.

VARIED: Used for mainly speech-based programs such as quizzes, panel games and personality interviews.

POP M:

Commercial music of current popular appeal.

 

 

ROCK M:

Rock music.

 

 

MOR M:

Easy-listening music of relatively short duration.

 

 

LIGHT M:

Instrumental music, and vocal or choral works.

 

 

CLASSICS: Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music, etc.

OTHER M: Music not fitting into any of the other categories.

Classification of the PTY codes for some FM stations may be different from the above list.

Troubleshooting

If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.

If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.

Symptom

No sound is heard.

Hard to listen to broadcasts because of noise.

The disc tray does not open or close.

The disc does not play.

The disc sound is discontinuous.

The cassette holder cannot be opened.

Impossible to record.

Operations are disabled.

Unable to operate the unit from the remote control.

Cause

Connections are incorrect or loose.

Headphones are connected.

Antennas are disconnected.

The AM loop antenna is too close to the unit.

The FM antenna is not properly extended and positioned.

The AC power cord is not plugged in.

The disc is placed upside down.

The disc is scratched or dirty.

Power supply from the AC power cord has been cut off while the tape was running.

Small tabs on the back of the cassette are removed.

The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to external electrical interference.

The path between the remote control and the remote sensor on the unit is blocked.

The batteries are exhausted.

Action

Check all connections and make corrections. (See pages 6 and 7.)

Disconnect the headphones.

Reconnect the antennas correctly and securely.

Change the position and direction of the AM loop antenna.

Extend the FM antenna at the best position.

Plug the AC power cord.

Place the disc with the label side up.

Clean or replace the disc. (See page 20.)

Turn on the unit.

Cover the holes with adhesive tape.

Unplug the AC power cord and then plug it back in.

Remove the obstruction.

Replace the batteries.

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Contents Instructions Important for Laser Products Side view Introduction PrecautionsAbout This Manual Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls On OFFFront Panel Display windowRemote Control Remote ControlUnpacking Connections Getting StartedConnect the speakers Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM Loop terminal Common Operations Setting the ClockAdjusting the Volume Turning On or Off the UnitTo switch the HBS system on/off To select the desired sound modeDigital Sound Control Presetting Stations Tuning In a StationListening to FM and MW Broadcasts Tuning In a Preset Station Press TUNER/BAND to select tuner modePress INTRO/RDS Press REMAIN/RDS ModeReceiving FM Stations with RDS Search until the PTY Code you want appears on DisplayLoading a Disc Program Play Playing Back CDsBasic CD Operations Introductory Play Random PlayRepeat Play Displaying the Remaining Time during PlaybackLoading a Tape Playing Back TapesRewind/Fast Forward Tape Playback Recording Recording TapesUsing Daily Timer Using the TimersTimer Recording To change the shut-off time, repeat the procedure above Using Sleep TimerHow the sleep timer actually works Wait for a moment after specifying the time lengthTroubleshooting Description of the PTY CodesHandling discs MaintenanceCleaning the unit Cassette decksSpecifications