JVC KS-FX480J manual Maintenance, Ignition key-off release/Ignition key-on play, To clean the head

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MAINTENANCE

This unit requires very little attention, but you will be able to extend the life of the unit if you follow the instructions below.

To clean the head

•Clean the heads after every 10 hours of use using a wet-type head cleaning tape (available at an audio store).

When the head becomes dirty, you may realize the following symptoms:

–Sound quality is reduced.

–Sound level decreases.

–Sound drops out.

•Do not play dirty or dusty tapes.

•Do not touch the highly-polished head with any metallic or magnetic tools.

CAUTION:

•Do not play the cassettes with peeling labels; otherwise, they can damage the unit.

•Tighten tapes to remove slack since loose tape may become entangled with the mechanism.

•Do not leave a cassette in the cassette compartment after use, as the tape may become slack.

The function below is also provided to ensure the

longer life of this unit.

Ignition key-off release/Ignition key-on play

•Turning off the ignition key with a cassette in the compartment automatically releases the tape from the unit’s tapehead.

•Turning on the ignition key with a cassette in the compartment starts playback automatically if you turned off the ignition during tape play.

ENGLISH

To keep the tape clean

•Always store the cassettes in their storage cases after use.

•Do not store cassettes in the following places:

–Subject to direct sunlight

–With high humidity

–At extremely hot temperatures

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Contents For customer Use KS-FX480Contents EQ equalizer button Source/clock display z Tape-in indicatorDisp display button Remove the battery holder Installing the batteryPlace the battery Return the battery holderRM-RK50 Remote controllerBasic Operations Turning on the powerTo drop the volume in a moment To turn off the powerSearching a station manually Manual search Radio Basic OperationsListening to the radio Searching a station automatically Auto searchStoring stations in memory FM station automatic preset SSMWhen an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive Manual preset Tuning in to a preset stationTo fast-forward and rewind a tape Tape OperationsListening to a cassette To stop play and eject the cassetteTo play back tapes recorded with the Dolby B NR To cancel the Dolby B NR, repeat steps 1 and 2 above againTo cancel the prohibition and unlock Prohibiting cassette ejectionSkipping the blank portions on the tape Finish the settingTo cancel Blank Skip, repeat the same Playing the current tune repeatedlySelect the item you want to adjust Sound AdjustmentsAdjusting the sound Adjust the levelPress EQ Selecting preset sound modes C-EQ Custom EqualizerSelect the sound mode you want Indication For Preset valuesTo reset to the factory settings, repeat Storing your own sound adjustmentsCall up the sound mode you want to adjust When C-EQ Link is set to Link OFFOther Main Functions Setting the clockChanging the general settings PSM Basic ProcedurePreferred Setting Mode PSM items To set Custom Equalizer Link C-EQ Link To select the dimmer mode DimmerTo select the level meter Level To select the external component to useDetaching the control panel You can detach the control panel when leaving the carAttaching the control panel Select the CD automatic changer CD CD Changer OperationsPlaying CDs To fast-forward or reverse the trackTo go to the next discs or the previous discs CanceledTo go to a particular disc directly To play back tracks repeatedly Repeat PlaySelect the external component Line External Component OperationsIgnition key-off release/Ignition key-on play MaintenanceTo clean the head To keep the tape cleanSymptoms Causes Remedies TroubleshootingAM Tuner SpecificationsPower Requirement FM TunerCall Lock Plate Placa de bloqueo GET0068-002A JControl panel Panel de control Handle ManijaNota Be sure to keep the handles after installing itAsegúrese de conservar las manijas después de instalarlo Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassisInterruptor de encendido Bypassing the ignition switchRojo To an accessory terminal in the fuse block Rear ground terminal Terminal de tierra PosteriorNture s’il est recouvert de Power cannot be turned onJVC Amplifier KS-FX480