JVC Troubleshooting Guide for the HX-Z3 Stereo System

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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

 

Unable to cancel the demonstration.

 

 

 

No sound is heard.

GENERAL

 

Operations are disabled.

 

 

 

 

Unable to operate the unit from the

 

remote control.

 

 

 

Hard to listen to broadcasts

TUNER

because of noise.

 

 

 

CD

The disc sound is discontinuous.

 

The disc trays will not open or

AUDIO

close.

 

 

 

 

The disc does not play.

 

 

 

The disc does not play.

MP3DISCS

 

The disc readout time is too long.

 

 

 

TAPE

The cassette holders cannot be

opened.

 

 

 

REC

Impossible to record.

 

 

 

Cause

The button other than CANCEL/DEMO is pressed to cancel the demonstration temporarily.

Connections are incorrect or loose.

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.

Antennas are disconnected.

The AM loop antenna is too close to the unit.

The FM antenna is not properly extended and positioned.

The disc is scratched or dirty.

The AC power cord is not plugged in.

Trays are locked.

The disc is placed upside down.

No MP3 files are recorded on the disc.

MP3 files do not have the file extension—.MP3, .Mp3, .mP3, or

.mp3, in their file names.

MP3 files are not recorded in the format compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2.

The readout time varies with the complexity of the recording configuration.

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.

Action

Press CANCEL/DEMO on the unit. (See page 8.)

Check all connections and make corrections. (See pages 6 to 8.)

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

Remove the obstruction.

Replace the batteries.

Reconnect the antennas correctly and securely.

Change the position and direction of the AM loop antenna.

Extend the FM antenna at the best position.

Clean or replace the disc. (See page 28.)

Plug the AC power cord.

Unlock the trays. (See page 19.)

Place the disc with the label side up.

Replace the disc.

Do not use too many hierarchies and directories when recording. Also, do not record any other types of audio tracks together with MP3 files.

(See page 14.)

Turn on the unit.

Cover the holes with adhesive tape. (See page 21.)

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Contents Instructions Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses For Canada/pour le Canada About This Manual PrecautionsIntroduction Contents Front Panel Location of the Buttons and ControlsFront Panel Display Window Remote Control Remote ControlSupplied Accessories Connecting Antennas Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control FM antennaGetting Started To connect an outdoor FM antennaConnecting Speakers AM antennaTo connect an outdoor AM antenna Close the speaker terminalsConnecting Other Equipment Canceling the DemonstrationTo connect an analog component To start the demonstration manuallyTurning On or Off the Power To adjust the clock againCommon Operations To check the clock time while playing a sourceAdjusting the Volume To turn down the volume level temporarilySelecting the Sources Reinforcing the Bass SoundTurning On or Off the Key-touch Tone Creating Your Own Sound Mode-User ModeTo use your own sound mode Tuning in to a Station Tuning in to a Preset StationPresetting Stations To change the FM reception modeDisc Play Introduction MP3 IntroductionHow are MP3 files recorded and played back? Playing Back Discs Loading DiscsPlaying Back the Entire Discs-Continuous Play For audio CDsBasic Disc Operations Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks -Program Play To modify the program To check the program contentsPlaying at Random-Random Play For audio CDs For MP3 discsRepeat ALL During Continuous Play During Program PlayLocating the Beginning of a Song-Music Scan Playing Back TapesPlaying Back a Tape To record on both sides-Reverse Mode RecordingRecording on a Tape To keep the best recording and playback sound qualitySynchronized Recording Direct RecordingPress CD REC Start Load a disc Select a discAuto Edit Recording only for audio CDs How Daily Timer actually works Using the TimersUsing Daily Timer When selecting Tuner FM or Tuneram When selecting 1 CDVolume level Daily Timer settingUsing Recording Timer How Recording Timer actually worksUsing Sleep Timer Timer PriorityTo turn on or off Recording Timer after its setting is done How Sleep Timer actually worksMaintenance Cleaning the unitGeneral Notes Handling discsTroubleshooting SymptomHarmonic distortion SpecificationsAt 63 Hz with no more than 10% total Authorized Service Centers Limited Warranty 0402MWMMDWJEM Demonstration Démonstration

HX-Z3 specifications

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