JVC UX-P55 manual Additional Information, Troubleshooting, Description of the PTY codes

Additional Information

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.

EASY M: Current contemporary music considered to be “easy- listening.”

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.

WEATHER: Weather reports and forecasts.

FINANCE: Stock Market reports, commerce, trading etc.

CHILDREN: Programs targeted at a young audience.

SOCIAL: Programs about sociology, history, geography, psychology and society.

RELIGION: Religious programs.

PHONE IN: Involving members of the public expressing their views either by phone or at a public forum.

TRAVEL: Travel information.

LEISURE: Programs about recreational activities.

JAZZ: Jazz music.

COUNTRY: Songs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the American Southern States.

NATION M: Current popular music of the nation or region in that country’s language.

OLDIES: Music from the so-called “golden age” of popular music.

FOLK M: Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular nation.

DOCUMENT: Program concerning factual matters, presented in an investigative style.

TRAFFIC: Traffic announcement.

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 to 8.)

•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 23.)

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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