Car audio system

When the car audio system has a blank skip function

The blank skip function may operate when the CD player stops. Therefore, be sure to set the blank skip function to off.

Note:

Depending on the type of vehicle, static may be heard if the unit is connected via line cord to the car audio system’s AUX jack. If this occurs, it is recommended that you use the provided cassette adaptor.

When you leave the carPush the eject button to remove the cassette adaptor.

Car adaptor

The provided car adaptor must be connected.

This car adaptor can be used in an automobile which has a 12 V battery. (This is a negative ground car adaptor.)

Do not connect the adaptor immediately after using the cigarette lighter.

Leave a little slack in the car adaptor’s cord, making sure that it does not run underneath the unit.

To replace the fuse

1 Remove the plug cap by rotating it in the direction shown by the arrow, and take out the old fuse.

2 Insert the new fuse (250 V, 1 A type) into the fuse receptacle and reinstall the plug cap.

Note:

For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type 250 V, 1 A fuse.

Fuse

Close

Open

If the fuse blows frequently, there may be something wrong with the adaptor. Consult your dealer.

Troubleshooting Guide

Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.

If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for instructions.

Problem
Checkpoint
Remedy

 

Did you adjust the volume

Adjust the volume level of the

 

level of the unit?

unit to middle or higher.

 

 

 

 

Did you adjust the volume

Adjust the volume level of the car

The sound

level of the car audio system?

audio system to the desired level.

 

 

volume is

Does the car audio system

Set the play direction for the car

extremely low.

have an auto-reverse func-

audio system to the forward

 

tion?

(FWD) direction.

 

 

[The forward (FWD) direction is

 

 

the side which produces sound or

 

 

which has the greatest sound vol-

 

 

ume.]

 

 

 

The cassette

Did you check the position of

Check the position of the head in

adaptor

the car audio’s head?

relation to the car audio system

cannot be

 

to ensure the cassette adaptor is

inserted into

 

installed correctly.

the car audio

 

 

system.

 

 

 

 

 

The unit

Is the fuse for the car adaptor

Insert a new fuse.

cannot be

blown?

 

Cautions

Please understand that we cannot take responsibility for the unit falling or any other damage that may occur as a result of faulty installation.

turned on.
Car adaptor
Cassette adaptor

Specifications

The provided car adaptor is made specifically for use with DC 4.5V JVC portable CD players. Do not use it with other devices.

Do not use the adaptor for a long period with the batteries left in the unit because this may shorten the life of the batteries.

Pay attention to the car battery capacity when using this adaptor for a long period.

Do not expose this adaptor to strong sunlight or very high temperatures.

Be sure to remove this adaptor from the cigarette lighter socket when not using this adaptor or before leaving the automobile.

The power source polarities of this unit are , check the DC IN jack.

Bunch the excess cord together or place it so that it will not interfere with operation.

Do not touch the head or roller.

A protective film has been placed over the heads to prevent them from being damaged. Do not remove this film.

a Protective film b Headc Roller

After use, remove the cassette adaptor and keep it so that no dust will adhere to the head section.

After installing the cassette adaptor in the car audio system, do not al- low its cord to make contact with the control section.

The sound quality deteriorates when the head section of the car audio system becomes dirty. It is, therefore, a good idea to clean it periodi- cally.

Do not leave this adaptor in a vehicle which is exposed to direct sun- light.Do not bring any magnetized objects near this adaptor’s head position.

Because of the nature of its construction, the sound of something rotat- ing can be heard in this adaptor. This is normal and not indicative of a malfunction.

During the winter months when the temperature inside the vehicle falls to an extremerly low level, there may be times when the unit cannot be used because the cord is too stiff to allow the adaptor to be installed in its proper position.

If the pinch rollers or car audio capstan are dirty, it may not longer be possible to install the cassette adaptor in the car audio system. Clean the rollers and capstan using a cotton swab.

If the rollers are dirty, clean them using a cotton swab.
Cassette adaptor

Frequency

 

response....................

125 Hz- 10 kHz

(This is the rating for the head section of the product.)

Dimensions (W H D)

......102.4 mm 12.1 mm 63.8 mm

Mass .........................................

48 g

Cable length.................

Approx. 1 m

Car adaptor

Input.....................................

DC 12 V

Output..................

DC 4.5 V (600 mA)

Dimensions (W H D)

.................90 mm 40 mm 26 mm

Cable length.............

More than 1.4 m

Note:

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Mass and dimensions are approxi- mate.