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CASSETTE DECK
TD-EX90
TD-EX90 CASSETTE DECK
REC PAUSE CD REC
AUTO REVERSE
STANDBY DOLBY REVERSE
BC DOLBY REC
NR MODE
POWER
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which are located either on the rear,
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
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Model No.
Serial No.
LVT0091-001A
[J]
Cover TD-EX90[J]-1 1 98.6.4, 0:03 PM
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Warnings, Cautions and Others CAUTION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: DO NOT OPEN Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 1. Do not expose this appliance to rain or 2. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. moisture. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, with
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Welcome ! We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before connecting this unit to the wall outlet, please read the instructions carefully to ensure that you obtain the best possible performance. If you have any questions, please consult your JVC dealer. Important cautions Installation of the Unit • Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold (Between 5˚C and 35˚C or 41˚F- 95˚F). • Leave sufficient distance between the Unit and a TV. • Be sure t
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Table of Contents Welcome ! .......................................................... 3 Important cautions .............................................. 3 For safe use, observe the following ................... 3 Parts Index ......................................................... 5 Front Panel .......................................................... 5 Display ................................................................ 6 Rear Panel ......................................................
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Parts Index Front Panel 11 10 9 TD-EX90 CASSETTE DECK 8 REC PAUSE CD REC AUTO REVERSE 7 STANDBY DOLBY REVERSE BC DOLBY REC NR MODE POWER 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 POWER switch 80 button Press to switch the power between ON and Press to open or close the tape tray. STANDBY. 97 button STANDBY indicator Press to stop tape playback or recording. The indicator is off while the power is ON pÛ, Ü buttons and lights up when the power is in STANDBY Press to start tape playback or recording. mode. q Tape tray 2
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Display BC DOLBY REC 1 2 3 4 3 Tape operation indicators 1 Dolby Noise Reduction indicators These indicators show the tape transport B: Lights when Dolby NR type B is selected. direction and operation status. C: Lights when Dolby NR type C is selected. •Slow blinking: During playback or recording. 2 Reverse mode indicators •Quick blinking: During fast forward or On: • During playback, both sides of the rewind. tape are played repeatedly. •Rhythmical blinking: During search(Mus
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Rear Panel RIGHT LEFT IN (REC) ANALOG COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) OUT (PLAY) AC POWER CORD 1 2 3 3 AC POWER CORD receptacle Connect the provided AC power cord. 1 ANALOG input/output jacks Connect to the TAPE input/output jacks of the amplifier/tuner using the provided audio pin cords. Connect the IN (REC) jacks to the OUT (REC) jacks of the amplifier/tuner and the OUT (PLAY) jacks to its IN (PLAY) jacks. 2 COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jacks Connect each jack with the provided COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jack o
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Setting Up the System Supplied Accesories AC power cord x 1 Audio pin cords x 2 Compu Link cable x 1 Caution for Placement Do not place in any of the following ares. • In direct sunlight. • Do not place the CD player on top of the amplifer/tuner. • In a place warmer than 35°C (95F°). • In a bathroom, kitchen or other area with steam, humidity, or hot water. • In a place with lots of static electricity or dust. • In an unstable area. • Near appliances that receive electronic
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Connections Amplifier/Tuner INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / TUNER @ VOLUME BAND INPUT S. A. BASS DIRECT PHONES DOWN UP STANDBY KEY MODE Audio pin cords Always connect the jacks with the plugs of the same colors so as not to mistake the L (Left) and R (Right) connections. Connect the OUT (PLAY) jacks to the IN (PLAY) jacks of the amplifier/tuner, and the IN (REC) jacks to its OUT (REC) jacks. RIGHT LEFT IN (REC) ANALOG COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) OUT (PLAY) AC POWER CORD Compu Link cable
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Playback Tape playback Three tape types including normal (Type I), High position (Type II) and Metal (Type IV) tapes can be played back. The type of tape is identified automatically by the cassette deck. 1 Press 0. The tape tray comes out open. Shortcut: Pressing 0 while the power is in the STANDBY mode automatically switches the power ON and opens the tape tray. 2 Place a tape on the tray, with the side A facing up. Fit in the caved-in area so that the edge where tape is exposed faces toward th
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To fast forward or rewind tape: Press 1 or Á while tape is in stop mode. The tape indicator blinks at a high speed during fast forward or rewind operation. Fast forward If the current tape transport direction is £, press Á. If the current tape transport direction is ª, press 1. Rewind If the current tape transport direction is £, press 1. If the current tape transport direction is ª, press Á. Skipping to the beginning of music (Music Scan) The beginning of the piece of music located before or af
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Recording Tape recording (Basic operation) Three tape types including normal (Type I), High position (Type II) and Metal (Type IV) tapes can be recorded onto. The type of tape is identified automatically by the cassette deck. 1 Load the tape for use in recording, with the side A facing up. Press 0 to open the tape tray, place a tape on it and press 0 to close it. • It is not possible to record onto a cassette tape with the broken accidental erasure tab. Use a cassette the tab of which is not bro
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To let recording pause temporarily: Press REC PAUSE. The tape indicator stops blinking and lights steadily. Press Û or Ü to resume recording. To record continuously on both sides of tape: 1 Load a tape so that you can start recording from the £ direction. 2 Press REVERSE MODE to switch the reverse mode on. Press so that the reverse mode indicator (¹) lights up. 3 Prepare recording of the associated components. 4 Press REC PAUSE. 5 Press Ü to start recording. • The recording in the reverse mode s
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CD synchronized recording CDs can be recorded with a simple, one-touch operation. By using the features of the CD player you can easily create an original tape of your favorite music. Be sure to make the Compu Link connection among the EX series components. 1 Load the tape for use in recording. Press 0 to open the tape tray, place a tape on it and press 0 to close it. • It is not possible to record onto a cassette tape with the broken accidental erasure tab. Use a cassette the tab of which is no
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MD synchronized recording Synchronized recording makes it possible to start cassette recording in synchronism with the playback of the MD recorder. Be sure to make the Compu Link connection among the EX series components. 1 Load the tape for use in recording. Press 0 to open the tape tray, place a tape on it and press 0 to close it. • It is not possible to record onto a cassette tape with the broken accidental erasure tab. Use a cassette the tab of which is not broken. • If you want to record mu
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COMPU LINK Linked Operation of the Other Optional components (Compu Link) The EX series components can be controlled under linked operation provided by the JVC’s Compu Link remote control system. Compu Link The world of single components, in which you purchase a cassette deck, CD player, amplifier and other components separately and enjoy your own composition, is an effective means for pursuit of high-quality reproduction. However, in terms of operability, the need of controlling components inde
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Compu Link-3 features The Compu Link-3 system of the EX series components makes the following operations possible. Shortcut playback Simply selecting an input source of the amplifier/tuner starts playback of the selected source component (CD player, MD recorder or cassette deck). Also, even if you do not touch the amplifier/tuner, starting playback of a source component sets the amplifier’s input source automatically to the played component. * Refer to the instruction manual of the amplifier/tun
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Additional Information Types of cassette tape This cassette deck incorporates an auto tape select function. The auto tape select function uses the tape-type detection holes to distinguishes which type of tape was inserted, and sets the bias and equalizer to the optimum settings for that tape automatically. The following types of tapes may be used with this cassette deck. Normal tape TYPE I BIAS:NORMAL EQ:120μs Normal (No detection slots) Tab (to prevent accidental erasure) High Position (CrO2) t
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Handling cassette tapes Maintenance Cleaning the tape heads Cautions regarding handling Since the tape is always touching the heads Do not touch the surface of the tape or pull as it travels through the tape transport, in the tape out of the cassette. time magnetic particles and dust build up, Tape spooled loosely around the hubs is likely making the heads dirty. When the heads to jam in the pinch rollers and capstans. become extremely dirty, the sound quality Before loading the tape into the ca
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Troubleshooting If you experience any difficulty with your cassette deck, check the following list for a possible solution before calling for service. If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the cassette deck has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service. SYMPTOM ACTION POSSIBLE CAUSE Recording is not possible • Use a different cassette • The tabs on the cassette tape. have been removed. • If you don’t mind erasing the previously rec
