JVC TD-W354 User's Manual
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1. If water gets inside the unit unplug the power cord from the outlet and consult your dealer Do not block the ventilation holes of the unit so that heat can escape Do not install the unit in a badly ventilated place 13 Be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet when going out or when the unit is not in use for an extended period of time Tab B Side B Tab A Adhesive tape Fit 2 Installation 1 Avoid placing the unit on or adjacent to an amplifier to pre 4 Do not store cassette tapes where there is a magnetic f vent hum from being produced by some types of amplifiers e g near a TV etc or in a place subject to high tempt Move the unit to a place not affected by the amplifier Keep tures or humidity the unit as far as possible from a TV set 2 Avoid installing the unit in a location subject to ambient tem 5 Auto tape select mechanism decks A and B peratures exceeding 40 C 104 F e g direct sunlight This deck has an Auto Tape Select mechanism which dis near heaters etc or less than O C 32 F excessive guishes between different types of tape from holes in humidity dust or vibrations cassette After the type of tape has been detected bias 3 H this set is moved suddenly from a cold place 0 C to a equalization are set to be suitable for the tape warm place it may not function properly because of moisture Cassettes with the detection holes generated inside th2. _ Litt i COUNTER RESET Turn the power on Load a cassette for recording Set the DOLBY NR switch as required Set the REVERSE MODE switch as desired Select the side to be recorded Press the COMPU CAL button if required See page 9 Press the 11PAUSE button and REC REC MUTE button record pause mode REC and 1 indicators light Adjust the recording level See page 10 Press to 00 00 Press the PLAY button to start recording Notes When the safety tabs are removed from a cassette tape the tape cannot be recorded even if you try Make sure that both When the tape is played or recorded in the reverse direction side B only side B is played back or recorded and then the tape stops automatically DDRP Dynamics Detection Recording Processor record ing DDRP recording is performed with suitable JVC CD players and the recording level adjustment is performed automatically Since recording level adjustment is performed automatically for different types of tape normal CrO2 and metal the adjustment of INPUT LEVEL control is not required Read the instruction book of your CD player carefully COMPU CALIBRATION COMPU CAL FUNCTION This unit is equipped with a COMPU CAL function which can automatically set the flat frequency characteristics and optimal tape sensitivity for each tape in approximately 30 seconds Calibration data is retained for each tape type Type I II
3. and leaves a non recorded section of about 4 seconds then enters the record paused mode 2 Press the m stop button of deck A and search for the next tune you want by using the gt lt or PLAY button Then stop the cassette just before the beginning of the tune 3 Press the same SYNCHRO DUBBING button pressed before the pause again and dubbing will start Notes at dubbing 1 Normal speed dubbing is recommended to obtain good sound quality 2 Television receivers placed close to the deck may cause interference on the recorded signal when the deck is used in the high speed dubbing mode If this happens either turn off the television receiver or use the normal speed dubbing mode MAINTENANCE The importance of cleaning When the tape is moving magnetic powder and dust naturally accumulate on the heads capstan and pinch roller When they become too dirty tone quality deteriorates the output sound level drops the previous sound is not erased satisfactorily recordings are not Satisfactory Because of this clean the heads etc every 10 hours of use so that optimum recordings will be made Cleaning the heads pinch roller and capstan Wipe the heads the capstan etc with a cotton swab with its tip dipped in alcohol For effective cleaning use a cleaning kit avait able from your audio store After cleaning be sure that the cleaning fluid has completely dried before loading a cassette Deck B Cap
4. fer rite head for erasure combina tion head x 1 15 Motors Fast forward rewind time Input terminals LINE IN x 1 circuit MIC x 1 Monaural Output terminals LINE OUT x 1 circuit PHONES x 1 Other terminals Power requirement Power consumption Dimensions WxHxD Mass Accessories Pin plug cord Electric governed DC motor for capstan x1 DC motor for reel x 1 DC motor for mechanism drive x 1 For both decks A and B Approx 110 sec with C 60 cassette Input sensitivity 80 mV 0 VU Input impedance 50 kQ Input sensitivity 0 4m V 68dBV 0 VU Matching impedance 600 10 kQ Output level 300 mV 0 VU Output impedance 5 kQ Output level 0 3 mW 8 Q 0 VU Matching impedance 8 Q 1 kQ COMPU LINK 3 SYNCHRO x 2 AC 230 V 50 Hz B version AC 120 V 60 Hz J version With power on 17 W With power standby 4 0 W 435 x 139 x 331 mm 17 3 16 x 5 1 2 x 13 1 16 5 4 kg 11 3 Ibs B version 5 0 kg 11 1 Ibs J version Remote cable Design and specifications are subject to change without notice VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED
5. increase The center click position is for the standard speed See page 8 Mixing microphone level contro Adjusts the microphone input level Mix MIC jack Connects a microphone with an impedance of 600 Q to 10 KQ to this jack Cassette operation buttons deck B lt lt Press to wind the tape quickly from right to left a Press to wind the tape quickly from left to right E stop Press to stop the tape Also press to stop both decks simultaneously during dub bing PLAY Press to start playback recording REC Press the PLAY button while pressing REC MUTE this button to start recording and press to leave an appropriate non recorded section See page 10 m PAUSE Press to stop the tape temporarily during recording and playback Press the PLAY button to release the pause mode Press to change the direction of tape travel DOLBY NR button and indicators Set to B or C for recording using the Dolby NR system or for playing back a tape that was recorded using the Dolby NR system Each time the button is pressed the NR mode changes and the indicator lights Dolby B NR gt Dolby C NR gt NR OFF gt Dolby B NR Set to OFF when the Dolby NR system is not used REVERSE MODE switch Select the single side or full record playback mode or the continuous play mode Each time the button is pressed the mode changes e gt s gt c amp gt The current mode can be checked with
6. is displayed Mechanism mode indicators deck A at This lights when rewinding the tape from left to right Ee a This lights when rewinding the tape from right to left 6 DUBBING gt gt gt lights when in the normal speed dub bing mode gt gt lights when in the high speed dub bing mode J CONT Lights when the unit is in the continuous play mode 8 Mechanism mode indicators deck B PLAY Lights when the unit is in the playback and record modes gt Indicates the direction of tape travel REC Lights when the unit is in the record and record pause modes blinks dur ing record muting lI Pause indicator gt gt This lights when rewinding the tape from left to right lt lt This lights when rewinding the tape from right to left 2 cD Indicates reverse mode COMPU CAL button and indicator Press this button to automatically set the recording charac teristics with the COMPU CAL function See page 9 COUNTER RESET button deck B eject button deck B Cassette holder deck B PHONES jack Connects headphones with an impedance of 8 Q to 1 kQ D INPUT LEVEL control PITCH CONTROL deck A Varies the tape speed in deck A in the range of about 10 However it cannot change the tape speed in the high speed dubbing Turning it counterclockwise toward SLOW causes the tape speed to decrease while turning clockwise toward FAST causes it to
7. the mechanism mode indicator lt gt direction For single side recording or playback o To play or record both sides A and B cS To play sides A and B continuously A B SYNCHRO DUBBING buttons Press to dub from deck A to deck B NORM SPEED Press to perform normal speed dubbing HIGH SPEED Press to perform high speed dubbing PLAYBACK J version REVERSE MODE Playback of deck A Operate in the order of the numbers in the illustration Tum the power on Load a prerecorded cassette with side A facing out Select the side to be played back Side A Forward direction PLAY Side B Reverse direction lt PLAY Set the DOLBY NR switch to the same setting as when the tape was recorded Select the REVERSE MODE Press the PLAY button of deck A to start playback When the deck contains a tape the deck is turned on auto matically and the tape is played back by only pressing the PLAY button Playback of deck B Perform steps to of the above procedure for deck B Microphone mixing during playback By connecting a microphone microphone mixing with playback sound from deck A or deck B is possible Continuous play First set the REVERSE MODE switch to c23 Load cassette tapes in both decks and press the PLAY button of the deck to be played first for continuous play of both decks At this time the CONT indicator lights in the multimode display When the tape in the dec
8. B lt AUTO REVERSE gt recmavance RECMREC MUTE PALSE DOLBY NA REVERSE AP8 SYNCHRO DUBBING ac MODE rear Monu eca nan ange COC OOO OC B version J version POWER switch ON OFF B version POWER switch On Standby J version switch STANDBY ON B version Cassette holder deck A Cassette operation buttons deck A aa Press to wind the tape quickly from right to left gt p Press to wind the tape quickly from left to right PLAY Press to play the tape S stop Press to stop the tape i gt direction Press to change the direction of tape travel O eject button deck A Power STANDBY indicator Lights when in the power standby mode COUNTER RESET button deck A Press this button to set the digital counter to 00 00 Even if the POWER switch is set to STANDBY the counter value at that time is stored in memory Indicators DDRP indicator Peak level indicator These indicators light according to the level of the signal being recorded or the level of the signal recorded on the tape Note 0 dB IEC DIN STANDARD LEVEL 250 nWb m OVU Signal level at 160 nWb m G HX PRO indicator Digital counter The counter reading increases while the tape is running forward and decreases when it is running in reverse In the Multi Music Scan mode when the a or gt but ton is pressed the number of tunes which will be skipped
9. JVL Auu DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK TD W354 sy RADII i IAI Teri W Behl WEN Component version J version For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which are located on the rear of the cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS TURE IMPORTANT In the United Kingdom Mains Supply AC 230 V 50 Hz only DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult yo
10. art way through the operations Change the tape position 4 In rare cases tapes may have characteristics which fall out side the COMPU CAL setting range D When an error occurs or when COMPU CAL operations are interrupted calibration data cannot be stored in the memory If settings were previously performed the previous setting val ues are retained After confirming items 1 to 3 above and stopping the error indication if there are no problems even tapes which experi ence errors can be recorded on using either the unit s pre set values or previous setting values These are the values obtained by opening and closing the cassette holder one time Preset value a standard value corresponding to each type of tape which allows normal recording The pre set value condition is in effect when the COMPU CAL indicator is unlit Notes 1 Since COMPU CAL operations record a test tone on tapes previously recorded contents will be erased 2 Using new tapes and cleaning the heads beforehand are recommended for optimal COMPU CAL operations 3 Some variance in characteristics exists even with the same type of tape made by the same manufacturer Therefore when precise settings are desired performing COMPU CAL operations for each recording is recommended 4 To delete contents set with COMPU CAL simultaneously press the REC REC MUTE and B deck COUNTER RESET buttons This deletes the calibration data for the type of ta
11. corded sections too short 3 sec or less 4 Sound quality is poor or do they contain high level noise or hum Is the DOLBY NR switch set to the right position Is the head section dirty Is the record playback head magnetized Is the tape worn out 14 formed ssette tape broken ly and securely made t completely erased ular wow and fiutter occur itan dirty ight joes not function properly stions too short 3 sec or less wel noise or hum SPECIFICATIONS Type Track system Tape speed Frequency response S N ratio Improvement of MOL Wow and flutter Channel separation Crosstalk Harmonic distortion Heads Double cassette deck 4 track 2 channel 4 8 cm sec 1 7 8 inch sec Normal 9 5 cm sec 3 3 4 inch sec High 20 dB recording Type IV tape 20 17 000 Hz 30 16 00 Hz 3dB Type li tape 20 16 000 Hz 30 15 000 Hz 3dB Type tape 20 16 000 Hz 30 15 000 Hz 3dB 58 dB S 315 Hz k3 3 N A weighted Type IV tape The S N is improved by about 15 dB at 500 Hz and by max 20 dB at 1 kHz 10 kHz with Dolby C NR on and improved by 5 dB at 1 kHz and by 10 dB at above 5 kHz with DOLBY B NR on 4 dB at 10 kHz with Dolby C NR on 0 08 WRMS 0 2 DINAEC 40 dB 1 kHz 60 dB 1 kHz K3 0 8 Type IV tape 315 Hz 0 VU Deck A METAPERM head for playback x1 Deck B METAPERM head for recording playback 2 gap
12. ction Under License of Staar S A Brussels Belgium 12 PITCH control 13 Microphone mixing is possible 14 COMPU LINK 3 compatible ba oS ao on Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation HX Pro originated by Bang amp Olufsen Dolby the double D symbol O0 and HX PRO are trade marks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation COMPU LINK control system is the convenient system using COMPU LINK 3 SYNCHRO terminals on the rear panel See page 5 and 11 D D R P DYNAMICS DETECTION RECORDING PROCESSOR This product can be combinated with a DDRP DYNAMICS DETECTION RECORDING PROCESSOR system compact disc player cassette deck etc to enable setting the opti mum recording level automatically Refer to these instruc tions for details AUTO REVERSE OPERATION The auto reverse operation of this unit turns the tape transport over to the reverse of forward direction automatically when the tape reaches its end during recording or playback Because of cassette shell construction a tape recorded in the forward direction should be played back in the same direction to obtain stable sound reproduction During recording auto reverse can be activated only from the forward to the reverse direction For good sound quality and to avoid accidental erasure of previously recorded material always start recordi
13. e are tunes remaining on that side the tape stops when the end of the tape is reached It operates continuously through one cycle of the A and B sides of the tape If the number set has not been reached the tape stops at the end of the B side When the head rotates to play side A from B or B from A this rotation is counted as one non recorded section When a recorded tune continues from side A to B this tune is recorded as two tunes In such a case press the e a or gt button one extra time Notes In the following cases the mechanism may not operate cor rectly This is not a malfunction use the mechanism according to the type of program Tapes with tunes having long pianissimo passages very quiet parts or non recorded portions during tunes Tapes with short non recorded sections RECORDING Deck B only Operate in the order of the numbers in the illustration Make sure the safety tab of the cassette has not been broken off it should be noted that it may be unlawful to re record pre recorded tapes records or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording broadcast or cable programme and in any literary dramatic musical or artistic work embodied therein B version POWER iD POWER ae J version DOLBY NR 8 c MODE o o REC REC MUTE PAUSE COMPU CAL INPUT LEVEL 5
14. e unit The unit will function propery Metal tape EQ 7OUS oo eecceseseeesetererens Type 30 minutes after being moved CrO2 chrome tape EQ 70ps T 3 Cleaning the cabinet 2 chrome tap E TOUS niu kaiii yf Never use benzine or thinner for cabinet cleaning as they may Cassettes without the detection holes damage the surface finish Normal tape EQ 120US eeceesceccesteeeeseeseeseeee Tyl 4 Cassette tape s lier t f metal and CrO2 ch i 1 Loose tape may become tangled in the tape transport ome ean rer ypes or mea ane 2 c rome apes oe l not be provided with the detection holes Avoid using s mechanism Remove slack by winding the tape with a pen y alist er cil tapes since correct equalization characteristics cannot Fi 2 obtained Also do not use ferrichrome tapes whose chal 9 teristics do not match this unit CrO2 tape detection holes Fig 2 Metal tape detection h Turn the pencil to tighten the tape 2 The use of C 120 120 minutes turn around or thinner tape is not recommended since characteristic deterioration may occur 3 To prevent recordings from being erased accidentally 6 Operations remove the tab s with a screwdriver Reseal the slots with adhesive tape to erase and re record after the tabs have been broken off 1 Noise may be generated if the power is on or in standby the deck set to playback or recording mode Before turr the power on or setting to standby confirm that the m si button has be
15. ection Recording Processor record in The DDRP function makes possible fully automatic recording when used with a suitable JVC CD player When the DDRP but ton of a suitable JVC CD player is pressed the recording level is first adjusted automatically then recording starts it is not nec essary to start recording by the normal procedure Notes Synchronized recording or DDRP recording stops automati cally when the CD player stops playing Synchronized recording does not start except when the record pause mode is set by simultaneously pressing the REC REC MUTE and IPAUSE buttons in the stop mode To cancel synchronized recording or DDRP recording press the STOP button of the CD player or cassette deck The source is locked to the CD position during synchronized recording or DDRP recording to avoid accidental stops or switch over to another component To switch over the compo nents cancel synchronized recording or DDRP recording first The INPUT LEVEL control does not function during DDRP recording DUBBING Synchro dubbing Operate in the order of the numbers in the illustration 0 POWER POWEA 8 Lo J version B version REVERSE Piri Fa MODE m LII LAIL COUNTER RESET APB SYNCHRO DUBBING NORM SPEED HIGH SPEEDO Turn the power on Insert a prerecorded tape with side A facing out into deck A and press the gt direction button to select the travel direction Inser
16. en pressed 2 Many operations of this unit are performed under the cor of a microcomputer Use the unit only after carefully stud the descriptions and cautions in each item If operations done incorrectly the unit may stop functioning correct this happens turn off the power once and then turn it again so that the unit can function correctly CONNECTIONS Do not switch the power on until all the connections are com pleted Insert the plugs firmly or poor contact will result causing noise When the pin plug cords are employed always connect the white plug to the left channel terminal This helps to avoid reversed connections When using the Compu Link Control System version 3 do not connect the power cord to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET of an amplifier or receiver In the B version turn the deck D POWER switch ON Otherwise the automatic power on off STANDBY function cannot be carried out 1 Connection to a stereo amplifier Note When installing the deck be sure to install at a distance from your amplifier If they are stacked noise hum may occur oso CD player CASSETTE LOADING Press the a eject button to open the cassette holder Load a cassette as shown Press the cassette holder to close it Be sure to obtain the click sound to close the holder securely ON Notes for B version if the D POWER switch is set to OFF while the tape is mov ing you might not be able to remove the casse
17. es oeae aa a a o eea ets 3 Auto reverse operation 20 ccc ceescecesteceeeeneeesenreetetseeeeretenss 3 CAUTIONS oire aaa a a a E e s 3 Connections 0 0 cccccccccessscceecneeeeetnees EONS EE 5 Cassette loading mairei nd on ia S iiaa 5 Names of parts and their functions 2 0 0 cccccceeereeeteeeteees 6 Playback EE E 7 Multi MUSIC SCAN 0 0 ceceeeeccesseenseeeesecessserseeecssecssceceeeetstensees 8 Recording cccvoessscesdeeescaes dec wendeccedevds diiint i Gusev aE e 8 Compu link control System s ssesessesersrrssrrererserrseressnrsnsreris1 11 Dlje e lale Aee EE E E E atantnnd Mine 12 Maintemance 2c 5525 c 5 ccdseccegesk scenes wate Ghee casbicccdees ALENA S r aE Eee 13 Troubleshooting 20 0 eee iinne eran eiei 14 SPeCificatioNS moes iterna en e a R T EE 15 FEATURES 1 Double auto reverse mechanism for recording playback in deck B and playback in deck A 2 COMPU CAL function which automatically sets the ftat characteristics and brings out maximum tape perfor mance Full logic mechanism Dolby HX PRO headroom extension Dolby B amp C noise reduction system DDRP Dynamics Detection Recording Processor com patibility The DDRP function is possible only when used with a suit able JVC CD player 2 color FL peak level indicator Digital tape counter respectively for deck A and deck B Synchro start normal high speed dubbing 0 Auto tape select mechanism decks A and B 11 Multi music scan mechanism for either dire
18. k which plays first reaches the end of side B in the reverse direction it automatically switches to the forward direction and enters the standby mode At the same time the other deck starts playback These operations con tinue between decks A and B While one deck is playing back the cassette in the other one can be replaced This is convenient for long time playback of background music Note PITCH control deck A It is possible to vary the tape speed in deck A in the range of about 10 in the playback mode The center click position is for the standard tape speed MULTI MUSIC SCAN The multi music scan mechanism of this unit allows you to quickly locate the beginning of a specific tune up to 99 tunes before or after the current tune The multi music scan mechanism functions by detecting non recorded sections between tunes of more than 4 5 sec The illustration shows the forward direction Example of fast forward scan 715 D mmc meet Mute a e SCAN an ee meet ED Procedure 1 Press the gt button during playback 2 When more than 2 tunes are to be skipped after procedure 1 press the gt or lt 4 button the number of times you want to skip tunes The number of tunes to be skipped is displayed in the counter Relation between Multi Music Scan and REVERSE MODE gt The multi music scan mechanism operates on one side of the tape only If the number set is too high more than ther
19. ly 0 lights infrequently the level is too low and the recording may contain tape hiss It is best to adjust so that the maximum sound level of the source to be recorded reaches the very limit of the saturation level of the tape to be used The best level varies depending on the type of music and type of tape so it is better to make a test recording using FM music records etc AUTOMATIC RECORD MUTING DECK B This facility is used to eliminate undesired sections and leave an appropriate non recorded section A To leave non recorded sections of about 4 5 seconds automatically 1 When the undesired section comes during recording press the REC REC MUTE button and release it 2 The REC indicator flashes and a non recorded section is made during record muting operation About 4 5 sec onds later the tape automatically stops and the unit enters the record pause mode 3 Press the PLAY button to start recording again B To leave non recorded sections of more than 4 5 sec onds 1 Keep the REC REC MUTE button pressed continu ously as long as you want to make a non recorded sec tion By releasing the finger from the button after the above operation the unit enters the record pause mode 2 Press the PLAY button to start recording again C To leave non recorded section of less than 4 seconds When the undesired section comes during recording After the REC REC MUTE button is pressed press the PLAY button before the
20. n When the amplifier or receiver is switched STANDBY the source unit is automatically switched STANDBY In the B version it is necessary to turn the deck D POWER switch ON Automatic Source Selection COMPU LINK 1 3 When the provided remote cables are used for connecting this unit to other components which have COMPU LINK 1 or 3 SYNCHRO terminals the switch over of all system compo nents is possible with simple one touch of the source selector button of JVC s amplifier or receiver By doing this the corresponding component will start playing automatically The source select button of the remote control unit or the acti vation button of the desired component can be also used for this purpose When the components have been switched over the previous component will stop playing within five seconds Synchronized Recording COMPU LINK 1 3 Synchronized recording refers to the process in which the deck starts recording in synchronism with the CD player Perform the synchronized recording as follows 1 Set the cassette deck to the record pause mode in accor dance with the recording procedures on page 8 2 If you want the programmed recording program the desired tunes in any order you wish to hear 3 Press the PLAY PAUSE button of the CD player By so doing the cassette deck is placed in the record mode and synchronized with the CD player for recording Synchronized recording thus can be made possible DDRP Dynamics Det
21. ng with the side A of the tape facing out CAUTIONS 1 Prevention of Electric Shocks Fire Hazards and Damage 1 Even when the POWER switch is set to STANDBY a very small current will flow To save power and for safety when not using the unit for an extended period of time disconnect the power cord from the household AC outlet For J ver sion 2 Do not handle the power cord with wet hands 3 When unplugging from the wall outlet always grasp and pull the plug not the power cord 4 Consult your nearest dealer when damage disconnection or contact failure is found with the cord 5 Do not bend the cord sharply or pull or twist it 6 Do not modify the power cord in any manner 7 Do not remove screws to disassemble the unit and do not touch anything inside the unit 8 AC power cord For J version only The AC power cord of this unit has certain one way direction connections to prevent electric shock Refer to the illustration for correct connection Fig 1 Fig 1 For CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Side A Pour le CANADA ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND 9 Do not insert any metallic objects into the unit 10 Unplug the power cord when there is a possibility of light 11 12 ning
22. nt so that the effective bias is constant even when there are fluctuations in the high frequency components of the input signal This greatly improves the high frequency saturation level while reducing the low frequency signal level variations and distortion The dynamic sound recorded with this system sounds the same even when the tape is played back in a deck that does not have Dolby HX PRO This system automatically works when in recording however Dolby HX PRO is not a noise reduction system COMPU LINK CONTROL SYSTEM The Compu Link Control System controls relative operations between components automatically and facilitates various operations This is a system originated and developed by JVC for facilitating various system operations There are two versions of this sys tem version 1 and 3 For version 1 components COMPU LINK 1 SYNCHRO is marked on the rear panel For version 3 components COMPU LINK 3 SYNCHRO is marked on the rear panel This unit belongs to version 3 The version 3 system controls relative functions between this unit and an amplifier or receiver in addition to all of the functions of version 1 Automatic Power On Off STANDBY Function COMPU LINK 3 This oe is available when an amplifier or receiver having a COMPU LINK 3 SYNCHRO terminal is connected For example if a deck contains a tape the deck is turned on automatically and the tape is played back by only pressing the PLAY butto
23. or IV Calibration data set with COMPU CAL is retained even if the power is turned off or the power cord is unplugged and the previous calibration data for the same type of tape as the new tape is recalled each time tapes are changed Performing COMPU CAL operations again replaces existing data with the new data COMPU CAL operation Insert the tape to be recorded and press the COMPU CAL but ton During the operation C gt CA gt CAL is displayed in the tape counter When the operation finishes the tape returns to its starting position and the COMPU CAL indicator lights COMPU CALIBRATION is now finished Pressing the m stop button part way will interrupt the opera tions To recalibrate the unit press the COMPU CAL button and wait for the COMPU CAL indicator to go out Then press the COMPU CAL button again Note If the tape is near its end it will automatically stop and an error will be generated during operation Therefore be sure to check the time remaining on the tape more than 2 minutes in the play mode before starting the operations COMPU CAL Errors When the COMPU CAL indicator flashes this indicates a COMPU CAL error Press the m stop button to stop the error indication Care should be taken for the following items as they are the cause of errors 1 Dirty heads Clean the heads Scratches on the tape surface Replace with an undamaged tape 3 When the tape ends p
24. ound recording and in any copyright musical or literary work embodied in that recording as this constitutes an infringement of copyright INFORMATION FOR U S A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a JVC product Read this instruction book carefully before operating to be sure of getting optimum performance and longer service life from the unit CONTENTS Featur
25. pe currently inserted in the unit Calibration data for other tape types is not deleted MICROPHONE MIXING DURING RECORDING By connecting a microphone microphone mixing during record ing is possible by following the recording procedure Adjust the microphone input level by setting the record pause mode and observing the peak level indicators When the record pause mode is set and the INPUT LEVEL control is set to MIN sounds are output only from the micro phone and it can be used as a public address system RECORDING LEVEL ADJUSTMENT Adjust the recording leve while observing the peak level indica tor indication For example With metal tape L 2 30 20 15 12 6 2 0 2 4 6 8dB 10 ovu OMmwoaqnoomnawwowocczawza R Le Te a Ee ae oe oa ee oe ae oe oe ane oe ae Rees os oe Foe roel 3 Because of metal tape s higher saturation level it is OK that 2 lights occasionally With normal or chrome tape L 30 2 1 1 1 8 6 ow 2 a ne ea ee 2 2 4 6 8dB o R k sas sg MOM aor oo eADOoOoCDaa It is OK that 0 lights occasionally When the recording level is too low the hiss noise inherent in the tape will be conspicuous When the recording level is too high exceeding the saturation level the recording will contain cracking noise and will be dis torted If 4 lights too often because the recording level is too high the recorded sound may be distorted and seem to be breaking up If on
26. stan Pinch roller Deck A Deck B Playback head Erase head Record pilayback head Demagnetizing the heads Magnetic objects brought close to the head or using the deck for a long period of time results in magnetization of the head thus noise occurs When the noise is excessive high frequencies on the recorded tape may be erased Demagnetize the heads and other metal parts that come into contact with the tape every 20 30 hours of use with a head demagnetizer available from your audio store Example Deck B j Head demagnetizer TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always real trouble Make 5 Recording cannot be performed sure first Are the safety tabs of cassette tape broken 1 Cassette cannot be loaded Are all connections properly and securely made Is the cassette positioned correctly Is the head section dirty 2 When PLAY button is pressed tape does not move 6 Previous recording is not completely erased s the tape too loosely wound is the erase head dirty 3 Tape runs but no sound is heard 7 Since tape speed is irregular wow and flutter occur Are all connections properly and securely made Is the pinch roller or capstan dirty Is the MONITOR switch of the stereo amplifier set to the Is the tape rewound too tight TAPE position 8 MUSIC SCAN operation does not function properly Is the VOLUME control of the stereo amplifier set to MIN Are the non re
27. t the blank tape with side A facing out into deck B and press the lt i direction button to select the side to be recorded Select the REVERSE MODE Press to 00 00 Deck B Press the SYNCHRO DUBBING NORM or HIGH SPEED button to start dubbing Press the m stop button of deck B to stop dubbing When deck B stops the dubbing mode is automatically released Synchro record muting When deck A stops or enters any mode other than the play back mode during dubbing deck B enters the record mute operation automatically and then enters the record pause mode Before pressing the SYNCHRO DUBBING button Confirm that deck B is in the stop mode before starting dub bing Dubbing and DOLBY NR switch During dubbing the same NR mode selected for the playback cassette is applied to the recording cassette regardless of the position of the NR switch Input level Recording is performed at the same level as the playback tape during dubbing regardless of the position of the INPUT LEVEL control Microphone mixing during dubbing By connecting a microphone microphone mixing during dubbing is possible with the playback sounds from deck A Be sure to perform dubbing at normal speed When performing microphone mixing during dubbing use cassettes recorded with NR OFF mode for the deck A Tape editing 1 Press the REC REC MUTE button when finished dubbing a tune Deck B automatically enters the record muting mode
28. tte If this hap pens switch the power on again before attempting to remove abe eee ee Pin plug cords provided 2 Remote cable connection for COMPU LINK By connecting a remote cable COMPU LINK functions auto matic power on off STANDBY automatic source selection synchronized recording and DDAP recording can be per formed In this time the provided pin plug cords must be also connected When making synchronized recording with a CD player con nect the remote cable to the COMPU LINK 1 SYNCHRO or COMPU LINK 3 SYNCHRO jacks Notes 1 When making synchronized recordings only a single deck should be connected to the amplifier 2 If a component is not a JVC COMPU LINK component bypass it when making the remote cable connections 3 This deck can be connected with an amplifier and a CD player which have the COMPU LINK 1 SYNCHRO jacks for COMPU LINK performance See page 11 for details COMPU LINK 3 SYNCHRO Stereo amplifier Remote cable provided 3 Remote cable provided with CD player Setting the D POWER switch to OFF during playback may cause a malfunction Always stop playback before setting the P POWER switch to OFF EEEE ESEN Load the cassette with the EK eek AAR A AARAA AA NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS DO Saar 5s are lt J AUTO REVERSE gt PITCH CONTROL O 77 COMPU CALIBRATION
29. unit enters the pause mode to start recording again or press the HPAUSE button to enter the record pause mode The peak level indicator lights even during record muting according to the input level which can be heard from the speakers or headphones so that recording can be resumed at the exact point on the tape ERASING When recording on a prerecorded tape the previous recording is automatically erased and only the new program is recorded on the tape To erase a tape without making a new recording Follow the section RECORDING but in step set the INPUT LEVEL control to MIN DOLBY NR and DOLBY HX PRO Dolby NR System To reduce the hiss inherent in tape recording use the Dolby NR System when making recordings When listening to a tape recorded with the Dolby NR System set the DOLBY NR switch to B or C according to the system selected in the recording mode Note The sound quality will change if the positions of the DOLBY NR switch are different in recording and playback Dolby HX PRO headroom extension When a source which contains many high frequency compo nents is recorded these high frequency signals have the same function as bias and therefore the effective bias current changes This will result in phenomena such as changes in the level of low frequency signal and subsequent distortion and reduction of the high frequency saturation level Dolby HX PRO headroom extension system controls the bias curre
30. ur dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code Brown to L Live or Red As these colours may not correspond with the coloured mark ings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows Blue to N Neutral or Black The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN Please study this instruction manual carefully before starting to operate the unit in order to use the unit correctly We take no responsibility for any problems resulting from misuse of this unit by operating this equipment other than instructed in this manual WARNING In the United Kingdom Pre recorded tapes records or discs should not be re recorded without the consent of the owners of copyright in the s
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