Troubleshooting, Symptoms Causes Remedies, Tape | JVC KS-FX742R

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TROUBLESHOOTING

What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center.

			Symptoms	Causes			Remedies

		•	Sound cannot be heard	The volume level is set to the	Adjust it to the optimum level.
		•	Sound cannot be heard	The volume level is set to the	Adjust it to the optimum level.
			from the speakers.	minimum level.

				Connections are incorrect.	Check the cords and
	General				connections.

		•	all.	may have functioned	press			(standby/on/
		•	This unit does not work at	The built-in microcomputer	While holding SEL (select),

				incorrectly due to noise, etc.	attenuator) for more than
					2 seconds to reset the unit. (The
					clock setting and preset stations
					stored in memory are erased.)
					(See page 2.)


		•	SSM (Strong-station	Signals are too weak.	Store stations manually.
		•	SSM (Strong-station	Signals are too weak.	Store stations manually.
	FM/AM		Sequential Memory)
	FM/AM		automatic preset does not
			automatic preset does not
			work.

		•	Static noise while listening	The aerial is not connected	Connect the aerial firmly.
			to the radio.	firmly.


		•	A cassette tape cannot be	Cassette ejection is	While holding TAPE 23, press
		•	A cassette tape cannot be	Cassette ejection is	While holding TAPE 23, press
			ejected.	prohibited.	0 (eject) for more than
					2 seconds.
	Playback
	Playback	•	A cassette tape cannot be	You have tried to insert a	Insert the cassette with the
		•	A cassette tape cannot be	You have tried to insert a	Insert the cassette with the
			inserted.	cassette in the wrong way.	exposed tape facing right.

	Tape	•	Cassette tapes become	This is not a malfunction.
	Tape		hot.
			hot.

		•	Tape sound is at very low	The tape head is dirty.	Clean it with a head cleaning
			level and sound quality is		tape.
			degraded.

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JVC KS-FX742R manual Troubleshooting, Symptoms Causes Remedies, Tape

Contents

KS-FX742R How to reset your unit How to use the Mode button Contents Control panel Location of the ButtonsDisplay window Adjust the sound as you want. See pages 20 To drop the volume in a momentTo turn off the power Basic Operations Setting the clock Searching a station automatically Auto search Radio OperationsListening to the radio Searching a station manually Manual search Storing stations in memory FM station automatic preset SSMWhen an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive Tune in to a station you want while M manual is flashing Tuning in to a preset station Manual preset What you can do with RDS RDS OperationsTo use Network-Tracking Reception Using TA Standby Reception To deactivate the TA Standby Reception Using PTY Standby Reception To deactivate the PTY Standby Reception To store your favorite programme types Searching your favorite programmePress and hold TP/PTY for more To search your favorite programme type To activate programme search, follow the procedure belowThan 2 seconds while listening to an Changing the display mode while listening to an FM station Setting the TA volume levelAutomatic clock adjustment PS Name PTY codes Same programme can be received on different frequencies To stop play and eject the cassette Tape OperationsListening to a cassette To fast-forward and rewind a tape Skipping the blank portions on the tape Finding the beginning of a tuneOther convenient tape functions During playback While pressing Tape 23, press Playing the current tune repeatedlyProhibiting cassette ejection Hold 0 eject for more than 2 seconds Adjust the level Sound AdjustmentsAdjusting the sound Select the item you want to adjust For Preset values Storing your own sound adjustmentsSelect the sound mode you want SCM OFF Beat Soft POP Basic Procedure Changing the general settings PSMOther Main Functions Preferred Setting Mode PSM items 24H/12H To select the telephone muting-TEL To set the changer display-CH DispTo select the level meter-LEVEL To select the external component to use Detaching the control panel Attaching the control panel Playing discs CD Changer OperationsSelect the CD changer CD-CH To go to the next or previous tracks/files To fast-forward or reverse the track/fileTo go to a particular disc directly To skip to the next or previous folder only for MP3 discs Disc RND MAG RND CanceledTRK RPT Disc RPT External Component Operations Select the external component Line DAB Tuner Operations What is DAB system?DAB FM/AM Service name Ensemble name To restore the FM/AM tunerSelect a service you want to listen to To tune in to a particular ensemble without searching Storing DAB services in memory Select the DAB band DAB1, DAB2, or DAB3 you want Tuning in to a preset DAB service Symptoms Causes Remedies TroubleshootingTape Changer To keep the tape clean MaintenanceTo clean the head Ignition key-off release/Ignition key-on play MW Tuner SpecificationsFM Tuner LW Tuner