User manual JVC TD-W118

[. . . ] Serial No. VNN2358-672M id8/i10371/ 11/22/96 Page 2 IMPORTANT (In the United Kingdom) Mains Supply (AC 230 V z, 50 Hz only) 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. '' 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 dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. [. . . ] 5 Mechanism mode indicators (Deck A) : This lights when winding the tape from left to right. : This lights when winding the tape from right to left. PLAY : This lights when in the playback. , : Indicates the direction of tape travel. 9 0 q w e r 6 Dubbing mode indicators ``DUBBING >'' : Lights when in the normal-speed dubbing mode. ``DUBBING >>'' : Lights when in the high-speed dubbing mode. 7 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. , : Indicates the direction of tape travel. REC : Lights when the unit is in the record and record-pause modes; blinks during record muting. : Pause indicator : This lights when winding the tape from left to right. : This lights when winding the tape from right to left. · When the deck contains a tape, it can be played back by just pressing the PLAY button in the B version only when the 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 2 to 6 of the above procedure for deck B. Continuous play First set the REVERSE MODE switch to . 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 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 continue 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. [. . . ] 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 20­30 hours of use with a head demagnetizer (available from your audio store). Example: Deck B Head demagnetizer MAINTENANCE The importance of cleaning When the tape is moving, magnetic powder and dust naturally accumulate on the heads, capstan and pinch roller. · the previous sound is not erased satisfactorily. [. . . ]