JVC KD-D2E (01) PDF MANUAL

The POWER switch is used to turn the stereo cassette deck on or off.

Push the EJECT button (part of the ■ STOP/▲ EJECT button) to open the cassette door.

The Tape counter displays the tape position. The Counter reset button is used to reset the tape counter to zero.

The PEAK LEVEL indicators are 2-color LED indicators that show the peak audio levels during recording and playback.

The PHONES jack is for connecting stereo headphones. It has an output level of 0.3 mW into an 8 Ω load and is compatible with headphones having an impedance of 8 Ω to 1 kΩ.

The cassette operation buttons are:

• REC (Record) button: Press to start recording (must be pressed with the PLAY button or after the PLAY button is engaged, depending on the mechanism design, typically with PLAY for older decks).

• ▶ PLAY button: Press to start tape playback.

• ◀◀ REW (Rewind) button: Press to rewind the tape.

• ▶▶ FF (Fast Forward) button: Press to fast forward the tape.

• ■ STOP/▲ EJECT button: Press to stop tape operation. Pressing it when the tape is stopped will eject the cassette.

• ❙❙ PAUSE button: Press to temporarily pause recording or playback.

The MIC (Microphone) jacks (x2) are for connecting microphones for recording. They have a maximum sensitivity of 0.2 mV (-72 dBs) and a matching impedance of 600 Ω to 10 kΩ.

The NR SYSTEM switch allows you to select the noise reduction system. You can turn it OFF or select ANRS (Automatic Noise Reduction System) / Dolby B NR. ANRS/Dolby B NR greatly reduces tape hiss noise, improving the signal-to-noise ratio by 5 dB at 1 kHz and by 10 dB above 5 kHz when activated.

The TAPE SELECT switches are used to set the deck’s recording and playback equalization and bias levels according to the type of cassette tape being used. The options are:

• NORM (for SF/Normal tape)

• CrO2 (for SA/Chrome tape)

• METAL (for Metal tape)

The REC LEVEL controls are used to adjust the recording level. There are two knobs:

• Forward knob: Adjusts the recording level for the Left channel.

• Rearward knob: Adjusts the recording level for the Right channel.

The REC/PLAY (DIN) socket is a combined input/output connector for recording and playback using a DIN-type cable. For input (recording), it accepts a minimum input level of 0.1 mV/kΩ with an input impedance of 10 kΩ. For output (playback), it provides an output level of 300 mV with an output impedance of 5 kΩ. The matching impedance is 50 kΩ or more.

The LINE IN (REC) terminals (Input jack x 2) are for connecting an external audio source (like a receiver or another player) for recording. They accept a minimum input level of 80 mV (-20 dBs) and have an input impedance of 100 kΩ.

The LINE OUT (PLAY) terminals (Output jack x 2) are for sending the playback audio signal to an amplifier or another recording device. They provide an output level of 300 mV and have an output impedance of 5 kΩ.

The Voltage select switch is used to set the operating voltage of the cassette deck to match the local power supply. This feature is available on models KD-D2B/C/E/J/U, allowing selection between AC 240V, 220V, and 120V (and 100V for KD-D2U). Model KD-D2A is not provided with a voltage select switch and operates on AC 240V 50 Hz only.

The Power cord is used to connect the stereo cassette deck to an AC power outlet.

When repacking the unit, the controls and switch knobs should be set as follows:

The included accessories vary slightly by model designation but generally include:

• Pin Cord (for KD-D2A/C/J/U)

• DIN Cord (for KD-D2B/E)

• Head Cleaning Stick

• Instruction Book (varies by KD-D2B/E or KD-D2A/C/J/U)

Other items listed as accessories in the PDF are specific to certain regions or models, such as Guarantee Certificate, Seal, Warning Labels, Mark Sticker, Metal Sticker, UL/CSA Caution Label, Special Reply Card, Safety Instruction, EP Mark, Siemens Plug, Caution Card, and Jack Label.