JVC TD-EX90 User Manual

CASSETTE DECK

TD-EX90

TD-EX90 CASSETTE DECK

STANDBY

POWER

DOLBYBC

INSTRUCTIONS

AUTO REVERSE

CD RECREC PAUSE

REVERSE

REC

DOLBY

MODE

NR

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
information for future reference.

Model No.
Serial No.

LVT0091-001A

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Warnings, Cautions and Others

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.

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.

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CAUTION

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

Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.

1.
Do not expose this appliance to rain or

2.
moisture.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Caution –– POWER switch!

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

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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˚F­95˚F).

• Leave sufficient distance between the Unit and a TV.

• Be sure to place the Unit in a location with good ventilation.

• Do not use the Unit in a place subject to vibrations.

• Do not place the Unit on a carpet.

• Do not place the Unit on top of another heat-generating piece of equipment.

Power cord

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!

• When unplugging the Unit from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power cord.

Malfunctions, etc.

• There are no user serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong, turn off the power
immediately. If the same problem reoccurs when the power is turned on once more, turn off the
power again, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.

• Do not insert any metallic object into the Unit.

For safe use, observe the following

Avoid moisture, water and dust

Do not set your machine in moist or dusty places.

Avoid high temperatures

Do not expose your machine to direct sunlight or set near a heating device.

When you’re away

When away on travel or otherwise for an extended period of time, turn off the power and pull the
plug from the electrical socket.

Do not insert foreign matter into the machine

Do not insert wires, hairpins, coins, etc. into your machine.

Care of the cabinet

When cleaning your machine, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant instructions on the use of
chemically-coated cloths. Avoid applying benzene, thinner or other organic solvents and
disinfectants. This may cause deformation or discoloring.

If water gets inside the machine

Turn off the power and pull the plug from the electrical socket, then call the store where you made
your purchase. Using the machine in this state may cause a fire or electrical shock.

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 program and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic embodied therein.

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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........................................................... 7

Setting Up the System...................................... 8

Supplied Accesories ........................................... 8

Placement........................................................... 8

Connections........................................................ 9

Playback...........................................................10

Tape playback ................................................... 10

Recording .........................................................12

Tape recording (Basic operation) ...................... 12

CD synchronized recording .............................. 14

MD synchronized recording ............................. 15

COMPU LINK....................................................16

Linked Operation of the Other Optional

components(Compu Link) ................................ 16

Additional Information................................... 18

Types of cassette tape ..................................... 1 8

Handling cassette tapes ................................... 19

Maintenance .....................................................1 9

Troubleshooting ................................................20

Specifications....................................................21

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Parts Index

Front Panel

TD-EX90 CASSETTE DECK

AUTO REVERSE

STANDBY

POWER

DOLBYBC

1

1 POWER switch

Press to switch the power between ON and
STANDBY.

STANDBY indicator

The indicator is off while the power is ON
and lights up when the power is in STANDBY
mode.

2 Indicator panel
3 DOLBY NR button

Press to activate Dolby Noise Reduction.
Each press switches Dolby NR to type B,
type C and Off.

4 REVERSE MODE button

Press to switch the tape transport mode.

5 1, ¡ buttons

Press to skip to the beginning of a desired
track or to fast forward or fast reverse a tape.

6 REC PAUSE button

Press to enter record-pause mode.

7 CD REC button

Press for synchronized recording with the EX
series CD player.

11

10

9
8

CD REC

REC PAUSE

7

REVERSE

REC

DOLBY

MODE

NR

6

2

8 0 button

9 7 button

p ¤, ‹ buttons

q Tape tray

3 4 5

Press to open or close the tape tray.

Press to stop tape playback or recording.

Press to start tape playback or recording.

A cassette tape is placed here.

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Display

RECDOLBYBC

1

2

1 Dolby Noise Reduction indicators

B: Lights when Dolby NR type B is selected.
C: Lights when Dolby NR type C is selected.

2 Reverse mode indicators

On: • During playback, both sides of the

tape are played repeatedly.

• During recording with forward
direction( £), one side of the tape
will be recorded first then the other
side, and stopped.

• During recording with reverse
direction (™ ), one side of the tape
will be recorded and stopped.

Off: • Playback or recording stops at the end

of the tape (one side).

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3 Tape operation indicators

These indicators show the tape transport
direction and operation status.

•Slow blinking: During playback or recording.

•Quick blinking: During fast forward or
rewind.

•Rhythmical blinking: During search(Music
Scan).

4 Recording indicator

The REC indicator lights in red in record­pause and record modes.

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Rear Panel

IN

(REC)

ANALOG

OUT

(PLAY)

RIGHT LEFT

COMPU LINK-3

(SYNCHRO)

AC POWER CORD

1

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 of another
component.
Either jack can be used for the connection.

2

3

3 AC POWER CORD receptacle

Connect the provided AC power cord.

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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 wave broadcasts, such as a television.

Special attention

To protect from damage or malfunction,do not place this cassette deck on an amplifier or equivalent
to generate heat.

TD-EX90 CASSETTE DECK

STANDBY

DOLBYBC

POWER

CD REC

REC PAUSE

REVERSE

DOLBY

REC

MODE

NR

Cassette deck

Amplifier

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