JVC LVT1089-001B User Manual

JVC

DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK

TD-W271

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INSTRUCTIONS

LVT1089-001B

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION “TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL’

WARNING:

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

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.

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

Features...................................................................................1

Cautions...................................................................................1

Selecting the AC supply voltage...............................................2

Connections..............................................................................3

Cassette loading.......................................................................3

Names of parts and their functions...........................................4

Auto reverse operation

Playback...................................................................................5

Recording ................................................................................6

Сотри link control system ........................................................7

Dubbing .................................................................................. 8

Maintenance ........................................................................... 9

Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 9

Specifications

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS
TURE.

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.

Caution — Cl)/I switch!

Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely.
The Cl)/I switch in any position does not disconnect the mains line.
The power can be remote controlled.

CAUTiON

• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to
get out.)

• Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.

• When discarding batteries, environmental problems
must be considered and local rules or laws governing

the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

• Do not use this apparatus in a bathroom or places with
water. Also do not place any containers filled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this appara
tus.

Caution: Proper Ventilation

To avoide risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from
damage.
Locate the apparatus as follows:
Front: No obstructions open spacing.
Sides: No obstructions in 10 cm from the sides.
Top: No obstructions in 10 cm from the top.
Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back
Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface.
In addition, maintain the best possible air circulation as
illustrated.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:

1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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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.

2.

Full logic mechanism
Dolby* HX PRO headroom extension

3.

4.

Dolby B & C noise reduction system

5.

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

6.

7.

Digital tape counter respectively for deck A and deck B
Synchro start (normal-/high-speed) dubbing

8.

Auto tape select mechanism (decks A and B)

9.

10.

COMPU LINK-3 compatible

Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension
manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. HX Pro originated by Bang & Olufsen.
“Dolby”, the double-D symbol □□ and “HX PRO” are trade
marks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

CAUTIONS

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.
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.
Do not insert any metallic objects into the unit.

Unplug the power cord when there is a possibility of light
ning.

10) If water gets inside the unit, unplug the power cord from the
outlet and consult your dealer.

11) Do not block the ventilation holes of the unit so that heat can
escape. Do not install the unit in a badly ventilated place.

12) 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.

COMPU LINK control system is the convenient system using
COMPU LINK-3/SYNCHRO terminals on the rear panel.

(See page 3 and 7.)

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D YNAMICS 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.

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2. Installation

1) 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.

2) 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
humidity, dust or vibrations.

3) 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.

3. 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)

0 °C (32 °F), excessive

Do not store cassette tapes where there is a magnetic field

4)
(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)

5.

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: 70ps) .........................................Type IV

Cr02 (chrome) tape (EQ: 70ps)

• Cassettes without the detection holes:

Normal tape (EQ: 120ps) .......................................Type I

Some earlier types of metal and CrQa (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 ferrichrome tapes whose charac
teristics do not match this unit.

CrOa tape detection
holes

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Type II

Turn the pencil to tighten the tape.
The use of C-120 (120 minutes turn around) or thinner tape

2)

is not recommended, since characteristic deterioration may
occur.
To prevent recordings from being erased accidentally,

3)
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.

Side “A”

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Tab “B” Side “B” Tab “A”

Fig. 2

Metal tape detection holes

Operations

Noise may be generated if the power is on or in standby with
the deck set to playback or recording mode. Before turning
the power on or setting to standby, confirm that the ■ (stop)
button has been pressed.

Many operations of this unit are performed under the control

2)

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, turn off the power once, and then turn it on
again, so that the unit can function correctly.

SELECTING THE AC SUPPLY VOLTAGE

When this deck is used in an area where the supply voltage is

different from the preset voltage, reset the voltage selector to the
correct position.
Slide the voltage selector to the desired voltage with a screw
driver.

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Adhesive tape

Fig. 3

Cation:

Disconnect supply cord before changing the voltage.

110V 127V 230V

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