Jensen Stereo System JTA 980 User Manual
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STEREO TURNTABLE MUSIC SYSTEM  
WITH CD PLAYER, CD RECORDER AND CASSETTE  
USER MANUAL  
JTA-980  
PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT AND  
RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
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WARNING:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS  
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE  
PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET REFER  
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.  
THE CAUTION MARKING IS LOCATED AT THE BACK OF THE UNIT  
THE RATING PLATE IS LOCATED AT THE BACK OF THE UNIT  
CAUTION:  
PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS  
USER MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR  
FUTURE REFERENCE.  
THIS SET HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO ASSURE PERSONAL SAFETY.  
IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. THE SAFEGUARDS  
INCORPORATED IN THIS UNIT WILL PROTECT YOU IF YOU OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING  
PROCEDURES FOR INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICING. THIS UNIT DOES NOT CONTAIN  
ANY PARTS THAT CAN BE REPAIRED BY THE USER.  
THE SYMBOL FOR CLASS II (DOUBLE INSULATION)  
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO  
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL  
ONLY.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
1. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS.  
2. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.  
3. HEED ALL WARNINGS.  
4. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.  
5. DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER.  
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6. CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH.  
7. DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE  
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.  
8. DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS, HEAT REGISTERS, STOVES,  
OR OTHER APPARATUS (INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT.  
9. DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THE POLARIZED OR GROUNDING – TYPE PLUG. A  
POLARIZED PLUG HAS TWO BLADES WITH ONE WIDER THAN THE OTHER. A GROUNDING TYPE  
PLUG HAS TWO BLADES AND A THIRD GROUNDING PRONG. THE WIDE BLADE OR THE THIRD  
PRONG IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR SAFETY. IF THE PROVIDED PLUG DOES NOT FIT INTO YOUR  
OUTLET, CONSULT AN ELECTRICIAN FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE OBSOLETE OUTLET.  
10. PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM BEING WALKED ON OR PINCHED PARTICULARLY AT  
PLUGS, CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES AND THE POINT WHERE THEY EXIT FROM THE  
APPARATUS.  
11. ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.  
12. USE ONLY WITH A CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE SPECIFIED  
BY THE MANUFACTURER, OR SOLD WITH THE APPARATUS. WHEN A  
CART IS USED, USE CAUTION WHEN MOVING THE CART/APPARATUS  
COMBINATION TO AVOID INJURY FROM TIP-OVER.  
13. UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN  
UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.  
14. POWER SOURCES - THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO A POWER SUPPLY ONLY OF  
THE TYPE DESCRIBED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OR AS MARKED ON THE APPLIANCE.  
DO NOT OVERLOAD WALL OUTLET.  
15. WALL AND CEILING MOUNTING - THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MOUNTED TO A WALL OR  
CEILING ONLY AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.  
16. POWER LINES - AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SHOULD BE LOCATED AWAY FROM POWER LINES.  
17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - IF AN OUTSIDE ANTENNA IS CONNECTED TO THE  
RECEIVER, BE SURE THE ANTENNA SYSTEM IS GROUNDED SO AS TO PROVIDE SOME  
PROTECTION AGAINST VOLTAGE SURGES AND BUILT UP STATIC CHARGES. SECTION 810 OF  
THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/ NFPA NO.70-1984, PROVIDES INFORMATION WITH  
RESPECT TO PROPER GROUNDING OF THE MAST AND SUPPORTING STRUCTURE,  
GROUNDING OF THE LEAD-IN WIRE TO AN ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT, SIZE OF GROUNDING  
CONDUCTORS, LOCATION OF ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT, CONNECTION TO GROUNDING  
ELECTRODES, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE. SEE FIGURE 1.  
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18. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN SO THAT OBJECTS DO NOT FALL AND  
LIQUIDS ARE NOT SPILLED INTO THE ENCLOSURE THROUGH OPENINGS.  
19. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. SERVICING IS REQUIRED WHEN  
THE APPARATUS HAS BEEN DAMAGED IN ANYWAY, SUCH AS POWER-SUPPLY CORD OR PLUG  
IS DAMAGED, LIQUID HAS BEEN SPILLED OR OBJECTS HAVE FALLEN INTO THE APPARATUS,  
THE APPARATUS HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, DOES NOT OPERATE  
NORMALLY OR HAS BEEN DROPPED.  
20. THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO  
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON APPARATUS.  
21. MAINS PLUG IS USED AS DISCONNECT DEVICE AND IT SHOULD REMAIN READILY OPERABLE  
DURING INTENDED USE. IN ORDER TO DISCONNECT THE APPARATUS FROM THE MAINS  
COMPLETELY, THE MAINS PLUG SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS SOCKET  
OUTLET COMPLETELY.  
22. BATTERY PACK OR BATTERY INSTALLED SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT  
SUCH AS SUNSHINE, FIRE OR THE LIKE.  
23. DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE  
SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.  
CAUTION:  
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO  
WIDE SLOT. FULLY INSERT THE PLUG TO MAIN POWER SOCKET.  
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CAUTION  
Note: This product complies with DHHS Rule 21 Subchapter J at date of manufacture.  
Follow the advice below for safe and appropriate operation.  
ON PROTECTION AGAINST LASER ENERGY EXPOSURE  
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As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt  
to disassemble the casing.  
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Stop operation immediately if any liquid or solid object should fall into the cabinet.  
Do not touch the lens or poke at it. If you do, you may damage the lens and the player  
may not operate properly.  
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Do not put anything in the safety slot. If you do, the laser diode will be ON when the CD  
door is still open.  
This unit employs a laser. The use of controls or adjustment or performance of  
procedures other than those specified here may result in exposure to hazardous  
radiation.  
Caution:  
- Any use of the controls or performing any of the procedures in a way other than those specified  
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
- This unit should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel.  
ON PLACEMENT  
Do not use the unit in places which are extremely hot, cold, dusty or humid.  
Place the unit on a flat and even surface.  
Do not restrict the air-flow of the unit by placing it in a place with poor ventilation, by covering it  
with a cloth or by placing it on a carpet.  
ON CONDENSATION  
When left in a heated room where it is warm and damp, water droplets or condensation may form  
inside the unit.  
When there is condensation inside the unit, the unit may not function normally. Let it stand for 1 to  
2 hours before turning the power on, or gradually heat the room up and dry the unit before use.  
Should any trouble occur, remove the power source and refer servicing to qualified personnel.  
PRECAUTION FOR USE  
 UNPACK ALL PARTS AND REMOVE PROTECTIVE MATERIAL.  
 DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO THE MAINS BEFORE CHECKING THE MAINS  
VOLTAGE AND ALL OTHER CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE.  
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 DO NOT COVER ANY VENTS AND MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS A SPACE OF  
SEVERAL CENTIMETERS AROUND THE UNIT FOR VENTILATION.  
IMPORTANT NOTES  
Avoid installing the unit in locations described below:  
 Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appliances such as electric  
heaters.  
 Places subject to constant vibration.  
 Dusty, humid or moist places.  
COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
NOTE : 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.  
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate  
the equipment.  
PROTECT YOUR FURNITURE!!  
This system is equipped with non-skid rubber ‘feet’ to prevent the product from moving when you  
operate the controls. These ‘feet’ are made from non-migrating rubber material specially formulated  
to avoid leaving any marks or stains on your furniture. However certain types of oil based furniture  
polishes, wood preservatives, or cleaning sprays may cause the rubber ‘feet’ to soften, and leave  
marks or a rubber residue on the furniture.  
To prevent any damage to your furniture we strongly recommend that you purchase small  
self-adhesive felt pads, available at hardware stores and home improvement centers everywhere,  
and apply these pads to the bottom of the rubber ‘feet’ before you place the product on fine wooden  
furniture.  
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GETTING STARTED  
SPEAKER CONNECTION  
1. Insert the speaker cable ends (exposed wires) into the terminals located on the back  
of the main unit by pushing down the lever of the left speaker terminal and then the  
right speaker terminal  
2. Connect the left speaker to the left speaker terminals with the red wire to L+ and the  
black wire to L -.  
3. Connect the right speaker to the right speaker terminals with the red wire to R+ and  
the black wire to R -.  
NOTE:  
Make sure that the power is turned off when connecting or disconnecting the speakers.  
Make sure that the speakers are connected to the correct terminals.  
CONNECTING THE AC POWER CORD  
After connecting the speakers unwind the AC power cord fully and connect it to any convenient  
household 120V~ 60Hz AC outlet  
NOTE:  
The product is designed to operate on normal 120V~ 60Hz AC  
only. Connecting this system to any other power supply could  
result in damage to the unit which is not covered by your  
warranty. You will noted that this system is equipped with a  
polarized AC power plug having one blade wider than the other.  
This is a safety feature.  
If this plug does not fit into your existing AC outlet, do not try to defeat this safety feature by filling  
the wide blade to make it fit into your outlet. If this plug will not fit into your outlet, you probably  
have an outdated non-polarized AC outlet. You should have your outlet changed by a qualified  
licensed electrician.  
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS  
MAIN UNIT  
1) TURNTABLE DUST COVER  
2) LCD DISPLAY  
3) ERASE BUTTON  
4) FINALIZE BUTTON  
5)  
6)  
– REPEAT PLAY BUTTON  
– RANDOM PLAY BUTTON  
7) POWER LED INDICATOR  
8) FM STEREO/MONO SELECTOR  
9) POWER ON/OFF SWITCH  
10) 3.5MM AUX-IN JACK  
11) 3.5MM HEADPHONE JACK  
12)  
– CD TRAY  
13)  
– CD TRAY OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON  
14) UNIT FRONT PANEL  
15)  
16)  
17)  
18)  
– CD PLAY/PAUSE  
BUTTON  
– CD STOP  
BUTTON  
– CD SKIP UP  
/ DOWN  
BUTTON  
– PROGRAM BUTTON  
19) TRACK SEPARATION “  
20) RECORD BUTTON  
21) FM STEREO LED INDICATOR  
“ BUTTON  
22) BASS BOOST ON/OFF BUTTON  
23) TUNING KNOB  
24) REMOTE IR SENSOR  
25) VOLUME CONTROL KNOB  
26) LED DIAL POINTER  
27) CD2 – CD TRAY  
28) CD2 – CD TRAY OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON  
29) CD2 – CD PLAY/PAUSE  
BUTTON  
30) CD2 – CD STOP  
31) CD2 – CD SKIP UP  
BUTTON  
/ DOWN  
BUTTON  
32) CD 1/AUX, TAPE, PHONO, AM/FM AND CD 2  
FUNCTION BUTTONS  
33) TAPE FAST FORWARD / EJECT BUTTON  
34) CASSETTE DOOR COVER  
35) 45 RPM RECORD ADAPTOR  
36) 33/45/78 RPM SPEED SELECTOR  
37) TONE ARM HOLDER  
38) RCA LINE OUT JACKS  
39) SPEAKER WIRE TERMINALS  
40) FM WIRE ANTENNA  
41) TURNTABLE AUTO STOP SWITCH  
42) AC POWER CORD  
Caution:  
This unit should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel.  
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