Sharp JC-AV1 User manual

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AM - FM STEREO CASSETTE PLAYER
WITH LCD TELEVISION
move. JC-AV1
OPERATION MANUAL
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FOR YOUR RECORDS
For your assistance in reporting this unit in case of loss or theft,
please record below the model number and serial number
which are located on the rear of the unit and in the battery
compartment. Please retain this information.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Place of purchase
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fications are the same for all units regardless of the color.
e "AA" cell batteries, cassette tape, cotton swab, and demagnet-
izer mentioned in this manual are not included with unit.
This LCD TV receives broadcasts in the "M.NTSC* format
and cannot be used in areas where a different TV
broadcast format is used. (In such areas, the picture
may appear without sound.)
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e The last letter of the model name on the catalog, packing case,
etc. indicates the color of the product. Operations and speci-
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting this SHARP unit. We hope it gives you
many years of trouble-free enjoyment. But for the best perfor-
mance, read this Manual carefully and operate your SHARP unit
accordingly.
PRECAUTIONS
= Many situations are dangerous if you can't hear what's going on
around you. Avoid high volumes and don't use headphones
when:
¢ Operating a car, bicycle or any such vehicle.
¢ Crossing streets.
e Exercise common sense when viewing the TV while using the
supplied TV telescopic rod antenna in crowded areas so as
not to bother others.
= External DC power supply other than DC 3 volts can damage
unit.
= Listening at high volume can damage your ears.
= Do not expose unit to:
e Extreme heat or cold
¢ Direct sunlight or dust
¢ Magnetic fields (such as near speakers or other TVs)
e Moisture, water or excessive humidity
¢ Oil, solvents or insecticides
= Moving unit from cold to warm place can cause malfunctions.
Warm up to room temperature before operating.
= At temperatures below 5°C and above 40°C, the TV picture
may not appear. This is not a sign of trouble. The picture
will appear when proper operating temperature is restored.
(Operating temperature range: 5°C- 40°C)
= Do not subject the LCD TV panel to impact.
= Sharp is not responsible for damage from improper use. Refer
all servicing to qualified Sharp personnel.

NAME OF CONTROLS
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7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15
1. Tuning Dial
2. Tape Direction Indicator
3. TV Mirror Screen
4. LCD TV Panel
5. Illumination Window 1. TV Telescopic Rod Antenna Jack
6. Cassette Compartment 2. Reverse Mode Switch
7. Brightness Control 3. FM Mode Switch
8. Battery Compartment 4. Headphones Jack
9. Tuning Control 5. Volume Control
10. Function Selector Switch 6. Power Indicator
11. Tape/Band Selector Switch 7. Tape Direction Button
12. Fast Forward/Rewind Buttons 8. External DC Power Input Jack
13. Stop Button 9. Headphones
14. Play Button 10. Carrying Case
15. Cassette Compartment Open Button
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POWER SOURCE |
m@ Battery power
Ribbon
1 Remove battery compartment cover.
2 Insert 2 “AA” cell batteries into battery compartment. Be sure
to place the attached ribbon under the batteries installed, so
that the weakened batteries may be easily removed by pull-
ing the ribbon.
3 Replace battery compartment cover.
m@ External DC power
¢ The polarity of the center pin is negative. This unit is provided
with a DC 3 V jack which is smaller in size (the diameter of
the center pin: 1 mm) than those of other units.
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Notes:
¢ Replace all batteries at the same time.
e Using external DC power disconnects unit's batteries.
¢ Don't mix normal batteries with Ni-Cd, alkaline, or other types.
Replace batteries when:
¢ POWER indicator does not light up when PLAY button is
pressed or when FUNCTION switch is set to RADIO or TV.
Excessive noise affects reception of all radio broadcasts.
Tape does not change direction when DIR button is pressed.
Tape repeatedly changes direction during playback.
Sound starts distorting or tape does not run.
Reception of TV broadcasts becomes difficult.
Screen darkens while viewing the TV even though the
BRIGHTNESS control is not moved.
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HEADPHONES
¢ Connect headphones plug
to PHONES jack. Adjust
volume by using VOLUME
control.
This unit is powered
by connecting the
headphones plug_ into
PHONES jack. This unit
will not operate unless
the headphones _— are
connected.

TV OPERATION
m@ General information
This TV displays (not display) the TV picture
on the TV mirror screen by reflecting the
light which comes in through the illumination
window on the LCD TV panel.
@The TV picture will not appear in a dark place.
Illumination
window
Surround light
d- TV mirror
screen and
TV picture
¢ The TV picture is produced from the surrounding light.
1 Plug headphones into PHONES jack. Unit cannot be turned
on unless headphones are plugged in.
2 Open the LCD TV panel.
3 Set FUNCTION switch to TV.
4 Set SELECT switch to VHF or UHF.
5 Use TUNING control to tune in desired TV station.
6 Use BRIGHTNESS control to adjust TV picture brightness.
7 Adjust VOLUME control to desired listening level.
8 Headphones cord also functions as a TV/FM antenna. Extend
cord to its full length, then adjust position for best recep-
tion.
9 If satisfactory TV reception is not possible with the head-
phones cord, use the TV telescopic rod antenna. (See
page 9.)
10 When finished viewing the TV, gently close the LCD TV panel
and set FUNCTION switch to TAPE (TV/RADIO OFF).
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Notes:
¢ Stereo sound is not available for TV.
¢ Gently open the LCD TV panel up to about 50°. Do not open it
beyond this angle.
* Do not exert a strong force on the illumination window, LCD
TV panel or mirror screen. Doing so may result in trouble or
damage.
TV screen brightness may also depend on the angle of the unit.
¢ To listen only to the sound of a TV broadcast, simply close the
LCD TV panel.
m@ TV telescopic rod antenna
1 Insert the TV telescopic rod antenna into ROD ANTENNA jack.
2 Adjust length, angle, and direction of TV telescopic rod anten-
na for best reception. If the TV telescopic rod antenna is re-
tracted and folded, the unit can fit in the carrying case with-
out the need for detaching the TV telescopic rod antenna.
Note: This unit does not use the TV telescopic rod antenna for FM
broadcast reception.
Poor reception locations
It's difficult to receive broadcast signals in the following loca-
tions. At these locations, the TV picture may not appear or may
be unstable.
¢ Locations that are distant from the broadcast station or behind
mountains or buildings.
e Underground centers or inside tunnels and buildings (such as
high-rises).
¢ Locations susceptible to electromagnetic interference such as
near high voltage lines, neon signs, and radio stations.
¢ Locations near railroad tracks or expressways or under air
lanes.
Inside vehicles such as trains, subways, and automobiles.
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RADIO OPERATION
Plug headphones into PHONES jack. Unit cannot be turned on
unless headphones are plugged in.
Set FUNCTION switch to RADIO.
Set SELECT switch to AM or FM.
Use TUNING control to tune in desired station.
Adjust VOLUME control to desired listening level.
Headphones cord also functions as a TV/FM antenna. Extend
cord to its full length, then adjust position for best reception.
For AM, move and rotate unit for best reception.
Set FM MODE switch to STEREO for FM stereo; if sound is
poor, set to MONO.
When finished listening to the radio, set FUNCTION switch to
TAPE (TV/RADIO OFF).
Note:
Cassette tape with high metal content in housing (not so-
called “metal tape”) can interfere with radio reception. Remove
cassette from unit when listening to radio.
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CASSETTE OPERATION |
@ General information
¢ Do not use C-120 tapes, tapes with internal reels, or poor-
quality tapes, since they can cause malfunctions.
Before loading cassette, tighten slack tape with pencil.
Do not press any control button (PLAY, etc.) when cassette
holder is open, or unit could be damaged.
¢ Never press 2 or more operation buttons simultaneously. If this
happens, press STOP button immediately.
¢ When tape reaches the end during fast winding operations,
press STOP button immediately.
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m@ Cassette loading
Tape guide
1 Slide the CASSETTE OPEN button in direction of arrow.
e The cassette compartment opens about 2 or 3 mm.
Gently open cassette compartment.
Slide the cassette all the way into tape guides.
4 Close cassette compartment so it clicks.
e If it doesn't close easily, do not force; open it and try closing
again.
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PLAYBACK
¢ This unit is for playback only.
1 Plug headphones into PHONES jack. Unit cannot be turned on
unless headphones are plugged in.
2 Load cassette into cassette compartment. (See page 11).
3 Set FUNCTION switch to TAPE.
4 Set SELECT switch to NORM for Normal tape, METAL for
Chrome or Metal tape.
5 Set REV MODE switch to = to listen to both tape sides once,
Cc) for endless playback of entire tape.
e At © setting of REV MODE switch, if STOP button is pressed
during side 2 playback, when PLAY button is pressed next,
tape will finish playing side 2 and stop.
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6 Press PLAY button, and adjust VOLUME control to desired
listening level.
7 Advance tape to where you want by pressing STOP button,
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then FAST buttons.
When you find what you want, press STOP button, then
PLAY button.
Press DIR button to listen to other tape side.
Do not press DIR button repeatedly. Wait 3 seconds before
pressing again.
When finished listening to tape, press STOP button to stop.
Remove tape, close cassette compartment and replace
tape in its case.
Note:
Using this unit near a radio may interfere with AM reception.
Move unit away from radio.
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1 CARRYING CASE
Use the carrying case when
carrying the unit around to
protect it from scratches.
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SPECIFICATIONS
SHARP
reserves
the
right
to
make
design
and
specification
changes
for
product
improvement
without
prior
notice.
@ Internal care
m@ General
Power
source:
DC
3V
("AA”
cell
x
2
or
external
DC
3V)
Output
power:
Max;
60
mW
(30
mW
+
30
mW)
(DC
operation)
RMS;
40
mW
(20
mW
+
20
mW)
(DC
7
operation,
10%
distortion)
Dimensions:
Width;
3-1/8”
(80
mm)
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Dirty
head,
capstans
and
pinch
rollers
cause
poor
sound
and
Height;
5-1/32”
(128
mm)
tape
jams.
Clean
with
a
cotton
swab
moistened
with
com-
Depth:
1-1/4”
(32
mm)
mercial
head/pinch
roller
cleaner
or
isopropyl!
alcohol.
Weight:
10.4
oz.
(295
g)
without
batteries
2
Tape
head
and
capstans
become
magnetized
with
use,
caus
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TV/Radio
ing poor sound. Demagnetize every 30 hours of playing time
with commercial tape deck demagnetizer. Read demagnet-
izer’s instructions carefully before using.
Frequency
range:
UHF;
14-69
channel
VHF;
2-13
channel
FM;
87.6-108
MHz
AM;
526.5-1606.5
kHz
M@ Tape deck
Tape:
Compact
cassette
tape
m@
External
care
Frequency
response:
40-
16,000
Hz
(CrO,/Metal
tape)
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Periodically
clean
cabinet
with
soft
cloth
and
dilute
soap
40-14,000
Hz
(Normal
tape)
solution,
then
wipe
with
dry
cloth.
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Signal/noise
ratio:
54
dB
2
Do
not
use
chemically
treated
cleaning
cloths
or
other
chemi-
m@
Headphones
cals.
(See
Precautions.)
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Impedance:
25
ohms
Weight:
1.7
oz.
(48
g)
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LIMITED WARRANTY
For your nearest Sharp authorized service station.
Please
call
Toll
Free:
800-447-4700
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Electronics
Corporation
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to
the
first
consumer
purchaser,
for
a
peri-
In
Hawaii
or
Alaska,
please
contact
your
local
dealer.
od
of
one
year
from
the
date
of
purchase,
that
this
Sharp
brand
audio
equipment
(the
‘‘Product’’),
when
shipped
in
its
original
container,
will
be
free
from
defec-
tive
workmanship
and
materials,
and
agrees
that
it
will,
at
its
option,
either
repair
the
defect
or
replace
the
defective
Product
or
part
thereof
at
no
charge
to
the
| purchaser for parts or labor.
This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to any
Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been sub-
jected to misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or modi-
fied in design or construction.
In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser ghould
ship prepaid or carry the Product, together with proof. of purchase, to a Sharp
Service Dealer or Station. The purchaser will be responsible for the removal and
reinstallation of the Product. To find out the location of the nearest Sharp Serv-
ice Dealer or Station call Sharp toll-free at 800-447-4700.
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law, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT-
ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM
THE DATE OF PURCHASE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make
any warranties other than those described above, or to extend the duration of
any warranties beyond the time period described above on behalf of Sharp.
The warranties described above shall be the sole and exclusive warranties grant-
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{ Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time described above,
shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp
to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfac-
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wise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages
or defects in the product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs per-
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be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic
' Or property damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or con-
sequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WAR-
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