References

Maintenance

To get the best performance out of this system, keep your discs and mechanism clean.

T o c lean th e disc

Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge.

DO NOT use any solvent — such as conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner or benzine — to clean the disc.

%General Notes

In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your discs and the mechanism clean.

• Store discs in their cases and keep them in cabinets or on shelves.

%Handling Discs

Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly.

Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc or bend the disc.

Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping.

Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc when placing it back in its case.

Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes and moisture.

%Cleaning the system

Stains on the system should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the system is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water- diluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.

Since the system may deteriorate in quality, become damaged or get its paint peeled off, be careful about the following.

DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth.

DO NOT wipe it strong.

DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.

DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides to it.

DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with it for a long time.

Trouble shooting

Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service

 

 

 

 

center.

General

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power does not come

The power cord is not connected to the center unit or an

 

Connect the power cord correctly. (

 

 

A pg. 15)

on.

AC outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power is not supplied to

The power cord of the subwoofer is not connected to an

 

Turn off the system, plug the power cord firmly into an

the powered subwoofer.

AC outlet.

 

AC outlet, and turn on the system again. (

A pg. 15, 19)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The system cord is not connected.

Connect the system

cord. (

 

 

 

A pg. 10)

 

 

 

 

The system does not

Lightning or electronic noise interferes with operation

 

Switch the power off, then disconnect/reconnect the

work correctly.

of the microcomputer.

 

power plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Immediately after beginning to heat the room, the

 

Switch the power off and leave the system a few hours

 

system was moved to a cold location causing

 

before switching the power on again.

 

 

 

 

condensation to form inside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control does

It is too far from the center unit, or is not facing the

 

Move closer to the center unit. (Operate the remote

not work.

center unit.

 

control within 7 m (23 ft) of the center unit.)

 

 

 

 

( A pg. 16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is something obstructing the remote sensor.

Remove any obstacles. (

 

 

 

A pg. 16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control is not aimed at the remote sensor on

 

Aim the remote control at the remote sensor on the

 

 

the center unit or components.

 

equipment you want to operate. (

 

 

A pg. 16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control mode selector is set at an incorrect

 

Set the selector to the correct position. (

A pg. 19)

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The batteries are exhausted.

Replace the

batteries. (

 

 

A pg. 16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The batteries have been inserted the wrong way round

 

Insert the batteries correctly. (

 

A pg. 16)

 

(+/–).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control is not set to operate the DVD player

 

For the DVD player, press

 

 

DVD

before you perform the

 

or tuner (FM/AM).

 

operations. (

A pg. 23)

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the tuner, press

FM/AM

before you perform the

 

 

 

operations. (

A pg. 27)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunlight is falling directly on the remote sensor.

Hide the remote sensor from direct sunlight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control signals are not set correctly.

Enter the correct manufacturer’s code. (

 

 

 

 

A pg. 17, 18)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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