A car needs a lot of maintenance and upkeep, but have you ever thought about the maintenance a car stereo needs? It is key to longevity and maintaining sound quality that you take care of your JVC stereo by keeping your equipment clean and in good working order.

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With a JVC Car CD player, the first thing you need to know about ongoing maintenance is how to take care of your discs when they are in use, as it may not only break your favorite CD, but also severely damage your beloved JVC stereo. When removing a CD, always be careful with the CD and lift it easily by holding the disc in the center (the center support) and by the edges, without touching the recording surface. After use, always store it in its case. Keeping your CDs in good shape will mean that your car stereo is not in danger of errors or problems caused by bad CDs.

Dirty discs are also a common cause of errors in JVC car stereos, often causing the CD to stop playing and nothing else, but continually doing this can mean your stereo has to work a lot harder. It is good practice to clean your CD with a dry cloth that is smooth from the center to the edge in a straight line.

Plus, always know exactly which discs you can play and which you can’t. There should be an assigned chapter in your manual that shows you which discs you can and cannot use. Obviously, severely damaged and warped discs (especially with sticky marks) cannot be used, as they will damage your car stereo, causing it to break or reduce its lifespan.

Connector Maintenance

Unplugging your stereo will eventually cause its connectors to drop in performance. Car manufacturers recommend that you regularly clean the connectors with a cloth with a drop of alcohol. Do this very carefully and you should not damage the connectors.

lens maintenance

The car lens has particular problems with moisture, caused by humid conditions or heating, which in turn can cause the stereo to malfunction. When this occurs, the manufacturers recommend that you remove the CD using the correct method and leave the stereo on until the moisture has evaporated.

Maintaining your JVC stereo is vital to keeping your stereo and CD in good working order and improving its lifespan. Always consult the manual before performing any maintenance. For JVC car stereos, a manual comes with the stereo and can also be found on their website.