JVC TD-W254 Single Cassette Deck
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1. DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK TD W2954 si PARADI I i IAI wW W kll Component JVC TD W254 DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK ozo B OFF C on DBY ON m ON BLOFF STANI 3 2 Cel INPUT LEVEL 4 5 6 ka T 8 9 PLAY MIN MAX REC REC MUTE PAUSE AUTO TAPE SELECTOR CONTINUOUS PLAY A A lt 1 AUTO REVERSE gt MUM Area suffix INPUT LEVEL 42 5 6 4 COUNTER RESET 3 2 1 9 C fw J Le MIN M 7 8 COUNTER RESET B 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 Serial No VNN2358 672M CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION 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 intended2. 1 Other terminals Power requirement Power consumption Dimensions W x H x D Mass Accessories Design and specifications are subject to change without notice VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED Electric governed DC motor for capstan x 1 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 Output level 300 mV 0 VU Output impedance 5 kQ Output level 0 3 mW 8 Q 0 VU Matching impedance 8 9 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 0 kg 11 1 Ibs B version 4 8 kg 10 6 Ibs J version Pin plug COO ssireiisiisinssosisssinsiisssariasioite Remote cable cccccccecccccceeeeececeeeress 0699IMMIDEJEM M040 ALLASSVO J184NO0Qq P avSceM GL
3. 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 current 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
4. Tape editing 1 Press the REC REC MUTE button when finished dubbing a tune Deck B automatically enters the record muting mode and leaves a non recorded section of about 4 seconds then enters the record paused mode Press the m stop button of deck A and search for the next tune you want by using the gt lt q or PLAY button Then stop the cassette just before the beginning of the tune 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 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 2 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 Deck B Capstan Pinch roller Deck A Deck B Playback head Erase head Record playback head Wipe the heads the capstan etc
5. 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 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 unit enters the pause mode to start recording again or press the PAUSE 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
6. period of time 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 3 Installation Avoid placing the unit on or adjacent to an amplifier to pre vent hum from being produced by some types of amplifiers Move the unit to a place not affected by the amplifier Keep the unit as far as possible from a TV set Avoid installing the unit in a location subject to ambient tem peratures exceeding 40 C 104 F e g direct sunlight near heaters etc or less than 0 C 82 F excessive humidity dust or vibrations If this set is moved suddenly from a cold place 0 C to a warm place it may not function properly because of moisture generated inside the unit The unit will function properly 30 minutes after being moved Cleaning the cabinet Never use benzine or thinner for cabinet cleaning as they may damage the surface finish 4 1 Cassette tape Loose tape may become tangled in the tape transport mechanism Remove slack by winding the tape with a pen cil Fig 2 Fig 2 Turn the pencil to tighten the tape The use of C 120 120 minutes turn around or thinner tape is not recommended since characteristic deterioration may occur To prevent recordings from being er
7. 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 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 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 your 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 dispo
8. B version Many operations of this unit are performed under the control of a microcomputer Use the unit only after carefully studying the descriptions and cautions in each item If operations are done incorrectly the unit may stop functioning correctly If this happens for the J version unplug the power cord and for the B version set the POWER switch to m OFF 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 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 Remote cable provided with COMPU LINK 3 CHAG CD player CD player CASSETTE LOADING 1 Press the a eject button to open the cassette holder 2 Load a cassette as shown 3 Press the cassette holder to close it Be sure to obtain the click sound to close the holder securely Note
9. VC TD W254 DOUBLE IE CASSETTE DECK DECK lt 1 AUTO REVERSE C 3MOTOR SILENT MECHANISM A lt 1 AUTO REVERSE gt 3MOTOR SILENT MECHANISM Rd RR cm e PP SIV TUR SILENT MECHANDOA REC PLAYBACK COMPULINK at AmB SYNCHRO DUBBING Soo NR ees S NORN SPEED HGH SPE D T mig AUTO TAPE SELECTOR CONTINUDUS PifAy o n lt gt O O STANDBY ON ON W OFF 12 13 14 15 16 17 B version J version POWER switch ON m OFF B version 6 Dubbing mode indicators POWER switch On Standby J version DUBBING gt Lights when in the normal speed dub switch STANDBY ON B version bing mode l Cassette holder deck A DUBBING gt gt Lights when in the high speed dub Oc ion b decka bing mode aSSeNCOPErAUON DULONS CEKA D CONT Lights when the unit is in the continu Press to wind the tape quickly from right ous play mode to left Mechanism mode indicators Deck B gt gt Press to wind the tape quickly from left to PLAY Lights when the unit is in the playback right and record modes lt lt Indicates the direction of tape travel m stop Press to stop the tape REC Lights when the unit is in the record PLAY Press to play the tape and record pause modes blinks dur lt i gt direction Press to change the direction of tape ing record muting travel T Pause indicator 4 eject button deck A pte T
10. WER switch to the OFF position when not in use for the B version Do not handle the power cord with wet hands When unplugging from the wall outlet always grasp and pull the plug not the power cord Consult your nearest dealer when damage disconnection or contact failure is found with the cord Do not bend the cord sharply or pull or twist it Do not modify the power cord in any manner Do not remove screws to disassemble the unit and do not touch anything inside the unit AC power cord For the 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 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 ning 11 If water gets inside the unit unplug the power cord from the outlet and consult your dealer 12 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
11. ad 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 deck 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 Use tapes recorded using the same NR mode in decks A and B 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 POWER BR J version DOLBY B NR B OFF C REVERSE MODE vc ise REC REC MUTE PAUSE II TIN ILII Lill COUNTER RESET INPUT LEVEL D 78 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 Q Press the PAUSE button and REC REC MUTE button record pause mode REC and H indicators light Adjust the recording level See the right column Press to 00 00 Press the PLAY button to start recording Notes When the safety tabs are removed fr
12. ased accidentally 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 Tab B Side B Tab A Adhesive tape Fig 3 aj Do not store cassette tapes where there is a magnetic field e g near a TV etc or in a place subject to high tempera tures or humidity Auto tape select mechanism decks A and B This deck has an Auto Tape Select mechanism which distin guishes between different types of tape from holes in the cassette After the type of tape has been detected bias and equalization are set to be suitable for the tape Cassettes with the detection holes Metal tape EQ 7OUS cccecccecccceeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeees Type IV CrO2 chrome tape EQ 7OUS eeeeseeeeeeees Type Il Cassettes without the detection holes Normal tape EQ 120US oo eeesseeeeeeeeeeees Type Some earlier types of metal and CrOz2 chrome tapes may not be provided with the detection holes Avoid using such tapes since correct equalization characteristics cannot be obtained Also do not use ferrochrome tapes whose charac teristics do not match this unit CrOe2 tape detection holes Metal tape detection holes Operations Noise may be generated if the POWER switch is switched OFF with the deck set to playback or recording mode Before switching the POWER switch OFF confirm that the m stop button has been pressed
13. ayback mode or the continuous play mode gt For single side recording or playback a p To play or record both sides A and B QZ To play sides A and B continuously PHONES jack Connects headphones with an impedance of 8 Q to 1 kQ 6 8 daB HX PRO mn SS SO A SO OS gO EO aer o Op es eG ea aaa Aa C DUBBING REC H 1 OGO OO lt 4 PLAY PR LILI LILI INPUT LEVEL control Cassette operation buttons deck B Aa Press to wind the tape quickly from right to left pe Press to wind the tape quickly from left to right E stop Press to stop the tape Also press to stop both decks simulta neously during dubbing 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 9 IIPAUSE 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 A gt 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 lt i gt direction 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 dur
14. ect 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 FS NSS aisea Succ ahead eat tereatepeteteceeoesenia eens tate easeeecneeess 3 EEE NS E E E E tec E TE E E een ceded 3 GOMMOCTONNS gc2esscadesdxetancdsedsutindscladauhaancteceaseasinadsetionssieamdsceveectssande 5 Cassette loading cx sade cee schiceccnandsteceeence Bouin daenecceeeeasedansen dees denne 5 Names of parts and their functions ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 Auto reverse operation ccccccsseeeecceseeeeseeeeeeeceeeeeesseuseeesees ri PAV OCKG ara cece aguecea ecoseseraeeccoacreuececesteaese aeeeacente 7 FO CONGIIIG E E E E E E E 8 Compu link control system sincsicic cn ccadacde cscncuces snctedecendtceemeceedvinas 9 ONO sieca e e cnc aeneesnige etou ces seeieccnossec 10 AC TAAING Societe nce cern teed netenestdeostennntedesceetateeoscensedieeentsitee 11 Troubleshooting 234sec 3c2Gncendcentooessasetioncesetecaoeeseddeiapacheddese e tsee 11 Specifications sooe
15. ections properly and securely made Is the head section dirty Previous recording is not completely erased Is the erase head dirty Since tape speed is irregular wow and flutter occur Is the pinch roller or capstan dirty Is the tape rewound too tight 2 3 SPECIFICATIONS Type Track system Tape speed Frequency response S N ratio Improvement of MOL Wow and flutter Channel separation Crosstalk Harmonic distortion Heads JA en 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 16 000 Hz 3dB Type Il 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 DIN IEC 40 dB 1 kHz 60 dB 1 kHz k3 0 8 Type IV tape 315 Hz 0 VU Deck A METAPERM head for playback x 1 Deck B METAPERM head for recording playback 2 gap ferrite head for erasure combination head x 1 Motors Fast forward rewind time Input terminals LINE IN x 1 circuit Output terminals LINE OUT x 1 circuit PHONES x
16. his lights when winding the tape O P STANDBY indicat from left to right Saer ASAS aa This lights when winding the tape Lights when in the power standby mode from right to left COUNTER RESET button deck A Oaa Indicates reverse mode COUNTER RESET button deck B eject button deck B Cassette holder deck B DOLBY NR switch Press this button to set the digital counter to OO 00 Even if the 1 STANDBY ON is set to STANDBY the counter value at that time is stored in memory Indicators DDRP indicator 2 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 O VU Signal level at 160 nWb m 3 HX PRO indicator 4 Digital counter The counter reading increases while the tape is running from left to right and decreases when it is running from right to left Mechanism mode indicators Deck A gt This lights when winding the tape from left to right lt q This lights when winding the tape from right to left PLAY This lights when in the playback Indicates the direction of tape travel 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 Set to OFF when the Dolby NR system is not used REVERSE MODE switch Select the single side or full record pl
17. ing 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 recording with the side A of the tape facing out PLAYBACK POWER J version DOLBY B NR B OFF C ain REVERSE MODE gt z q Playback of deck A Operate in the order of the numbers in the illustration Turn the power on Load a prerecorded cassette with side A facing out Select the side to be played back Side A Forward direction PLAY gt 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 switch as desired QO Press the PLAY button of deck A to start playback When the deck contains a tape it can be played back by just pressing the PLAY button in the B version only when the D POWER switch is set to ON and the switch is at STANDBY In the J version the tape can be played back by pressing the PLAY button only when the POWER switch is set to STANDBY Playback of deck B Perform steps to of the above procedure for deck B Continuous play First set the REVERSE MODE switch to lt gt Lo
18. 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 STANDBY Function COMPU LINK 3 This function 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 button 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 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 synchron
19. ism 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 If you want the programmed recording program the desired tunes in any order you wish to hear 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 2 3 DDRP Dynamics Detection Recording Processor record ing 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 To cancel synchronized recording or DDRP recording press the STOP button of the CD player or cassette deck Synchronized recording does not start except when the record pause mode is set by simultaneously pressing the REC REC MUTE and HPAUSE buttons in the stop mode 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
20. necdssasacacecoscepenceseancaeeanneacencecuatantaestenane Back cover FEATURES 1 Double cassette mechanism for recording playback and playback Recording playback mechanism in deck B and playback mechanism in deck A both with reverse head system 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 Auto tape select mechanism decks A and B COMPU LINK 3 compatible wey ly e ee 0 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 OO 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 9 CAUTIONS 1 Prevention of Electric Shocks Fire Hazards and Damage 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 the J ver sion Set the PO
21. om a cassette tape the tape cannot be recorded even if you try Make sure that both tabs are still in place when performing full recording 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 lt 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 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 RECORDING LEVEL ADJUSTMENT Adjust the recording level while observing the peak level indica tor indication For example With metal tape l 30 20 15 12 10 8 i Di Cr TE ILI Ca eat JE ICT FS 11 11 1 IC aa C3 R mo Co Fs I E IF EI 11 1 Because of metal tape s higher saturation level it is OK that 2 lights occasionally With normal or chrome tape L ae 6 8dB R 15 12 10 8 6 ovu 2 0 2 4 JI JI C71 Le 1 JE l i CS See
22. recording first The INPUT LEVEL control does not function during DDRP recording 410 DUBBING Synchro dubbing Operate in the order of the numbers in the illustration J version O A B SYNCHRO DUBBING NORM SPEED HIGH SPEED Turn the power on Load a prerecorded tape with side A facing out into deck A and press the lt i direction button to select the travel direction Load the blank tape with side A facing out into deck B and press the lt i gt 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
23. s CoCo C eee Coo COF 1T 1 Onr 1 O It 11 L I J L 1 1 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 only O 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
24. s for the B version If the POWER switch is set to OFF while the tape is mov ing you might not be able to remove the cassette If this hap pens switch the power on again before attempting to remove the cassette 2 Remote cable connection for COMPU LINK By connecting a remote cable COMPU LINK functions auto matic power on STANDBY automatic source selection syn chronized recording and DDRP recording can be performed In this time the provided pin plug cords must be also con nected When making synchronized recording with a CD player con nect the remote cable to the COMPU LINK 3 SYNCHRO jacks Notes 1 2 When making synchronized recordings only a single deck should be connected to the amplifier If a component is not a JVC COMPU LINK component bypass it when making the remote cable connections 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 9 for details COMPU LINK 3 SYNCHRO Stereo amplifier Remote cable provided Setting the POWER switch to OFF during playback or recording may cause a malfunction Always stop playback before setting the POWER switch to OFF Load the cassette with the VN tape exposed edge down lt AUTO REVERSE T gt NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS O amp 6 7 O O 11 Z lee ear INPUT LEVEL J
25. se 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 sound recording and in any copyright musical or literary work embodied in that recording as this constitutes an infringement of copyright determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to corr
26. with a cotton swab with its tip dipped in alcohol For effective cleaning use a cleaning kit avail able from your audio store After cleaning be sure that the cleaning fluid has completely dried before loading a cassette a4 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 E Head demagnetizer A pere 3 TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always real trouble Make sure first 1 Cassette cannot be loaded Is the cassette positioned correctly When PLAY button is pressed tape does not move Is the tape too loosely wound Tape runs but no sound is heard Are all connections properly and securely made Is the MONITOR switch of the stereo amplifier set to the TAPE position Is the VOLUME control of the stereo amplifier set to MIN Sound quality is poor 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 Recording cannot be performed Are the safety tabs of cassette tape broken Are all conn
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