Additional Information; Troubleshooting - JVC MX-G500 Instruction Manual

Additional Information

Description of the PTY codes:
NEWS: News.
AFFAIRS: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the
news — debate, or analysis.
INFO: Program the purpose of which is to impart advice in
the widest sense.
SPORT: Program concerned with any aspect of sports.
EDUCATE: Educational programs.
DRAMA: All radio plays and serials.
CULTURE: Programs concerning any aspect of national or
regional culture, including language, theatre, etc.
SCIENCE: Programs about natural sciences and technology.
VARIED: Used for mainly speech-based programs like
quizzes, panel games and personality interviews.
POP M: Commercial music of current popular appeal.
ROCK M: Rock music.
M.O.R. M: Current contemporary music considered to be "easy-
listening."
LIGHT M: Instrumental music, and vocal or choral works.
CLASSICS: Performances of major orchestral works,
symphonies, chamber music, etc.
OTHER M: Music not fitting into any of the other categories.
WEATHER: Weather reports and forecasts.

Troubleshooting

If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.
If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person,
such as your dealer, for service.
Symptom
Unable to cancel the display demonstration.
No sound is heard.
Hard to listen to broadcasts because of
noise.
The disc sound is discontinuous.
The carrousel does not open or close.
The disc does not play.
The cassette holders cannot be opened.
Impossible to record.
Operations are disabled.
Unable to operate the unit from the remote
control.
FINANCE:
CHILDREN: Programs targeted at a young audience.
SOCIAL A:
RELIGION: Religious programs.
PHONE IN:
TRAVEL:
LEISURE:
JAZZ:
COUNTRY:
NATIONAL: Current popular music of the nation or region in that
OLDIES:
FOLK M:
DOCUMENT: Program concerning factual matters, presented in an
Classification of the PTY codes for some FM stations
may be different from the above list.
Cause
Other buttons are pressed to cancel the
display demonstration.
Connections are incorrect or loose.
• Antennas are disconnected.
• The AM (MW/LW) loop antenna is too
close to the unit.
• The FM antenna is not properly extended
and positioned.
The disc is scratched or dirty.
• The AC power cord is not plugged in.
• The carrousel is locked.
The disc is placed upside down.
Power supply from the AC power cord has
been cut off while the tape was running.
Small tabs on the back of the cassette are
removed.
The built-in microprocessor may
malfunction due to external electrical
interference.
• The path between the remote control and
the remote sensor on the unit is blocked.
• The batteries are exhausted.
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Stock Market reports, commerce, trading etc.
Programs about sociology, history, geography,
psychology and society.
Involving members of the public expressing their
views either by phone or at a public forum.
Travel information.
Programs about recreational activities.
Jazz music.
Songs which originate from, or continue the musical
tradition of the American Southern States.
country's language.
Music from the so-called "golden age" of popular
music.
Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a
particular nation.
investigative style.
Action
Press CANCEL/DEMO on the unit.
(See page 8.)
Check all connections and make
corrections. (See pages 6 to 8.)
• Reconnect the antennas correctly and
securely.
• Change the position and direction of the
AM (MW/LW) loop antenna.
• Extend the FM antenna at the best
position.
Clean or replace the disc. (See page 24.)
• Plug the AC power cord.
• Unlock the carrousel. (See page 17.)
Place the disc with the label side up.
Turn on the unit.
Cover the holes with adhesive tape.
Unplug the AC power cord and then plug it
back in.
• Remove the obstruction.
• Replace the batteries.