JVC Troubleshooting and Specifications for RV B55 CD Players

TROUBLESHOOTING

What appears to be trouble is not always serious. First make sure....

ÖPower cannot be turned on.

*Is the power cord unplugged?

ÖNo sound from the speakers.

*Are headphones connected?

ÖClock time is blinking in the display.

*Was there a power failure?

*Was the power cord unplugged while the memory back-up batteries were not installed?

(CD Player Section)

ÖThe CD player does not play.

*Is the CD upside down?

*Is the CD dirty?

*Is there condensation on the lens? (See “Cleaning the lens” on page 26.)

ÖA certain portion of the CD does not play correctly.

*Is the CD scratched?

*Is there condensation on the lens?

ÖOperation stops.

*Switch to STANDBY and then to ON again.

(Cassette Deck Section)

ÖPlayback sound is at a very low level.

*Is the head dirty?

ÖThe ONE TOUCH REC button does not function.

*Have the safety tabs of the cassette been broken off?

(Tuner Section)

ÖReception is noisy.

*Try adjusting the antenna.

*Is there a TV set or computer device near the unit?

(Timer Section)

ÖTimer operation does not start.

*Is the current time set correctly?

*Is the timer mode indicator () displayed?

(Remote Control)

ÖRemote control is impossible.

*Are the batteries in the remote control exhausted?

*Is the remote sensor section exposed to bright light (direct sunlight, etc.)?

Notes:

ÖWhen the above remedies do not help

Many operations of this unit are performed by the control of a microprocessor. If none of the buttons function, unplug the power cord and remove all the batteries, wait for a while, then load the batteries again and plug it back in. Reset the correct values for the clock and timer.

ÖBefore making an important recording, be sure to make a test recording first to check that the deck, etc. is working correctly.

SPECIFICATIONS

CD player section
Type	: Compact disc player
Signal detection
system	: Non-contact optical pickup
Number of channels	: 2 channels
Frequency response	: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio	: 90 dB
Wow & flutter	: Less than measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range	: FM 87.5 - 108 MHz
	AM: (MW) 522 - 1,629 kHz
	(LW) 144-288 kHz
Antennas	: Telescopic antenna for FM
	Ferrite core antenna for AM (MW/LW)
Tape deck section
Track system	: 4-track 2-channel stereo
Motor	: Electronic governor DC motor for capstan
Heads	: Hard permalloy head for recording/playback, 2 gap ferrite
	head for erasure (Combination head)
Frequency response	: 60 - 14,000 Hz
	(with CrO2 tape)
Wow & flutter	: 0.15% (WRMS)
Fast wind time	: Approx. 150 sec (C-60 cassette)

General
Speakers	Full range: 10 cm x 2 (4 Ω)
(Impedance)
Power output	: (Max.)
	26 W (13 W +13 W) at 4 Ω
	(10% THD)
	20 W (10 W + 10 W) at 4 Ω
Input terminals	: AUX IN (300 mV/47 kΩ)
Output terminals	: PHONES (Output level: 0 - 12 mW/ch, 32 Ω, Matching
	impedance: 16 Ω - 1 kΩ)
Power requirements	: AC 230 V, 50 Hz
	DC 12 V (“R20/D (13F)” batteries x 8)
	Ext. DC 12 V (car battery via optional CA-R120E car
	adapter)
Power consumption	: 27 W (with	SW ON)
	3.0 W (with	SW STANDBY)
Dimensions	: 541 (W) x 215 (H) x 259 (D) mm, including knobs
Mass	: RV-B55 GY/BU

6.2kg (without batteries)

7.1kg (with batteries)

RV-B55 LTD

6.3kg (without batteries)

7.2kg (with batteries)

Accessories provided : AC power cord x 1

Remote control unit (RM-RXVB55E) x 1 R6/AA (15F) batteries x 2

Shoulder strap x 1

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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