JVC UX-M5 Maintenance, Handling discs, Cassette decks, Handling cassette tapes, Cleaning the unit

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Maintenance

To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean.

English

Handling discs

• Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly.

Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc.

Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping.

• Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc when placing it back in its case.

Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes, and moisture.

To clean the disc

Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge.

DO NOT use any solvent — such as conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner, or benzine — to clean the disc.

Cassette decks

If the head, capstan, and pinch roller of the cassette deck become dirty, the following will occur:

Impaired sound quality

Discontinuous sound

Fading

Incomplete erasure

Difficulty in recording

To clean the head, capstan, and pinch roller

Use a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.

Capstan

Head

Pinch roller

To demagnetize the head

Turn off the unit, and use a head demagnetizer (available at electronics and record shops).

Handling cassette tapes

• If the tape is loose in its cassette, take

up the slack by inserting a pencil in one of the reels and rotating.

If the tape is loose, it may get stretched, cut, or caught in the cassette.

Be careful not to touch the tape

surface.

Avoid the following places to store the tape:

– In dusty places

– In direct sunlight or heat

In moist areas

Near a magnet

Cleaning the unit

Stains on the unit

Should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the unit is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water diluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.

Since the unit may deteriorate in quality, become damaged or get its paint peeled off, be careful about the followings.

DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth.

DO NOT wipe it strong.

DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.

DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides to it.

DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with it for a long time.

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Contents UX-M5 Precaución Class Laser Product Precautions IntroductionAbout This Manual Contents On OFF Location of the Buttons and ControlsDisplay window Front PanelRemote Control Remote ControlGetting Started Unpacking ConnectionsConnect the speakers To remove the speaker grilles To remove the speaker grille, inserting your fingers atTo attach the speaker grille, put the projections Setting the Clock To select the desired sound mode To switch the HBS system on/offDigital Sound Control Presetting Stations Tuning In a StationTuning In a Preset Station Listening to FM and AM BroadcastsProgram Play Playing Back CDsLoading a Disc Basic CD OperationsRepeat Play Random PlayIntroductory Play Displaying the Remaining Time during PlaybackLoading a Tape Playing Back TapesAuto Reverse Rewind/Fast ForwardRecording Tapes RecordingUsing the Timers Using Daily TimerTimer Recording How the sleep timer actually works Using Sleep TimerTo change the shut-off time, repeat the procedure above Wait for a moment after specifying the time lengthSymptom TroubleshootingCleaning the unit MaintenanceHandling discs Cassette decksCD player Supplied accessories SpecificationsAmplifier section General Tuner SpeakerMemo Important for mains AC line Importante para la línea de la red CAImportante para a ligação à tensão da rede CA

UX-M5 specifications

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