KS-FX440/FX240 RECEPTOR-REPRODUCTOR DE CASSETTE KS-FX440/FX240 ESPAÑOL RADIOCASSETTE KS-FX440/FX240 FRANÇAIS ENGLISH CASSETTE RECEIVER ATT BAND PROG DISC FUNC DISC PRESET /I ATT 40WX4 Multi Music Scan CD CHANGER CONTROL KS-FX440 SOUND SEL MO/RND SSM 7 8 9 10 11 RPT 12 DISP SCAN LOUD KS-FX440 /I ATT 40WX4 Multi Music Scan CD CHANGER CONTROL KS-FX240 SOUND SEL MO/RND SSM 7 8 9 10 11 RPT 12 DISP SCAN LOUD KS-FX240 For installation and connections, refer to the sep
Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit. CONTENTS BASIC OPERATIONS .................................................... 3 RADIO OPERATIONS ................................................... 4 Listening to the radio ..................................................................... 4 Storing stations in memory ...........................................
ENGLISH BASIC OPERATIONS 1 3 1 2 /I ATT Note: When you use this unit for the first time, set the built-in clock correctly, see page 15. Turn on the power. Note on One-Touch Operation: When you select a source in step 2 below, the power automatically comes on. You do not have to press this button to turn on the power. 2 Select the source. To operate the tuner, see pages 4 – 8. To operate the tape deck, see pages 9 – 11. To operate the CD changer, see pages 18 – 20. 3 Adjust the volume.
RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio 1 2 1 Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM). You can select any one of FM1, FM2, and FM3 to listen to an FM station. FM1 FM2 2 SSM FM3 AM Audio level indicator To search stations of Start searching a station. lower frequencies. When a station is received, searching stops. To search stations of higher frequencies. To stop searching before a station is received, press the same button you have pressed for searching.
ENGLISH Storing stations in memory You can use one of the following two methods to store broadcasting stations in memory. • Automatic preset of FM stations: SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) • Manual preset of both FM and AM stations FM station automatic preset: SSM You can preset 6 local FM stations in each FM band (FM1, FM2, and FM3). 1 2 1 FM1 FM2 FM3 AM Select the FM band number (FM1, FM2 or FM3) you want to store FM stations into.
Manual preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM) manually. EXAMPLE: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band 1 2 3 1 Select the FM1 band. 2 SSM Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz. See page 4 to tune into a station. 3 1 Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds. Preset number “P1” starts flashing for a while. 4 Repeat the above procedure to store other station into other preset numbers.
ENGLISH Tuning into a preset station You can easily tune into a preset station. Remember that you must store stations first. If you have not stored them yet, see pages 5 and 6. 1 2 1 Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) you want. FM1 FM2 FM3 AM 2 1 Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset station you want.
Other convenient tuner functions SEL MO/RND/h (for KS-FX440) MO/RND (for KS-FX240) +/– SCAN/RPT Scanning broadcast stations When you press SCAN/RPT while listening to the radio, station scanning starts. Each time a broadcast is tuned in, scanning stops for about 5 seconds (tuned frequency number flashes on the display), and you can check what program is now being broadcasted. If you want to listen to that program, press the same button again to stop scanning.
TAPE OPERATIONS 3 (Only for KS-FX440) 1 ENGLISH Listening to a tape 2 1 Insert a cassette. The unit turns on and tape play starts automatically. When one side of the tape reaches its end during play, the other side of the tape automatically starts playing. (Auto Reverse) Note on One-Touch Operation: When a cassette is already in the cassette compartment, pressing TAPE xc turns on the unit and starts tape play automatically. 2 Select the tape direction.
To fast-forward and rewind a tape • Press ¢ for more than 1 second to fast-forward the tape. When the tape reaches its end, the tape is reversed and playback starts from the beginning of the other side. • Press 4 for more than 1 second to rewind the tape. When the tape reaches its end, playback of the same side starts. Tape direction To stop fast-forward and rewind at any position on the tape, press TAPE xc. Tape play starts from that position on the tape.
z ENGLISH Other convenient tape functions TAPE Prohibiting tape ejection You can prohibit the tape ejection and can “lock” a tape in the cassette compartment. Press and hold TAPE xc and 0 for more than 2 seconds. “EJECT” flashes on the display for about 5 seconds, and the tape is “locked.” To cancel the prohibition and “unlock” the tape, press and hold TAPE xc and 0 for more than 2 seconds again. “EJECT” flashes again for about 5 seconds, and this time the tape is “unlock.
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Turning on/off the loudness function The human ear is less sensitive to low and high frequencies at low volumes. The loudness function can boost these frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound at low volume level. Each time you press LOUD, the loudness function turns on/off alternatively. Selecting preset sound modes You can select a preset sound adjustment suitable to the music genre. Each time you press SOUND, the sound mode changes as follows.
ENGLISH Adjusting the sound You can adjust the treble/bass sounds and the speaker balance. 2 1 1 Select the item you want to adjust. Indication To do: Range BAS (bass) Adjust the bass –6 (min.) — +6 (max.) TRE (treble) Adjust the treble –6 (min.) — +6 (max.) FAD (Fader)* Adjust the front and rear speaker balance R6 (rear only) — F6 (front only) BAL (Balance) Adjust the left and right speaker balance L6 (left only) — R6 (right only) VOL (Volume) Adjust the volume 00 (min.) — 50 (max.
Storing your own sound adjustments You can adjust the sound modes (BEAT, SOFT, POP: see page 12) as you like and store your own adjustments in memory. 3 1 2 1, 4 2 Call up the sound mode you want to adjust. See page 12 for details. 2 Within 5 seconds To adjust the bass or treble sound level Select “BAS” or “TRE.” To turn on or off the loudness function Each time you press LOUD, the loudness function turns on and off alternatively.
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ENGLISH Setting the clock 1 4 2, 3 1 Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds. “CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M”, “LEVEL” or “AREA” appears on the display. 2 1. SSM 2. Set the hour. 1. Select “CLOCK H” if not shown on the display. 2. Adjust the hour. 3 1. SSM 2. Set the minute. 1. Select “CLOCK M.” 2. Adjust the minute. 4 Start the clock. To check the current clock time (changing the display mode) Press DISP repeatedly.
Selecting the level display You can select the level display according to your preference. When shipped from the factory, the level indicator on the display shows the audio level setting. AUDIO: Audio level indicator OFF : Volume level indicator 3 1 1 2 Press and hold SEL for more than 2 seconds. “CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M,” “LEVEL” or “AREA” appears on the display. 2 3 16 SSM Select “LEVEL” if not shown on the display. Select the desired mode with the button.
You can detach the control panel when leaving the car. When detaching or attaching the control panel, be careful not to damage the connectors on the back of the control panel and on the panel holder. How to detach the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power. 1 2 3 How to attach the control panel 1 Unlock the control panel. Lift and pull the control panel out of the unit. Put the detached control panel into the provided case.
REMOTE OPERATIONS This section is only for KS-FX440 Remote sensor Before using the remote controller: • Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the main unit. Make sure there is no obstacle in between. • Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting). Installing the batteries R03(UM-4)/AAA(24F) Insert the · ends first. When the controllable range or effectiveness of the remote controller decreases, replace the batteries – R03(UM-4)/ AAA(24F).
Read this section only when you used with a JVC CD automatic changer (separately purchased). We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series with your unit. If you have another CD automatic changer, consult your JVC car audio dealer for connections. • For example, if your CD automatic changer is one of the KD-MK series, you need a cord (KSU15K) for connecting it to this unit.
To fast forward or reverse the track Press and hold 4 , while playing a CD, to reverse the track. SSM Press and hold ¢ , while playing a CD, to fast forward the track. To go to the next track or the previous track SSM Press 4 briefly, while playing a CD, to go back to the beginning of the current track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the previous track is located and played back. ¢ briefly, while playing a CD, to go ahead to the beginning Press of the next track.
MO/RND/h (for KS-FX440) MO/RND (for KS-FX240) ENGLISH Selecting CD playback modes SCAN/RPT To play back tracks at random (Random Play) Each time you press MO/RND/h (mono/random/Dolby NR: for KS-FX440) or MO/RND (mono/random: for KS-FX240) while playing a CD, CD random play mode changes as follows: Mode RND1 RND2 (Random1) (Random2) RND Indicator Canceled Plays at random RND1 Lights All tracks of the current disc, then the tracks of the next disc, and so on.
MAINTENANCE To extend the lifetime of the unit This unit requires very little attention, but you will be able to extend the life of the unit if you follow the instructions below. To clean the heads • Clean the heads after every 10 hours of use using a wet-type head cleaning tape (available at an audio store). When the head becomes dirty, you may realize the following symptoms: – Sound quality is reduced. – Sound level decreases. – Sound drops out. • Do not play dirty or dusty tapes.
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms Causes Remedies Insert the cassette with the • A cassette tape cannot be inserted. You have tried to insert a cassette in the wrong way. • Cassette tapes become hot. This is not a malfunction. • Tape sound is at very low level and sound quality is degraded. The tape head is dirty. Clean it with a head cleaning tape. • Sound is sometimes interrupted. Connections are not good.
SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION CASSETTE DECK SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 40 watts per channel Rear: 40 watts per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 16 watts per channel into 4 Ω, 40 to 20,000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Rear: 16 watts per channel into 4 Ω, 40 to 20,000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
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