ENGLISH DEUTSCH CASSETTE RECEIVER FRANÇAIS CASSETTEN-RECEIVER RADIOCASSETTE RADIO/CASSETTESPELER KS-FX473R NEDERLANDS KS-FX473R/KS-FX470R KS-F363R/KS-F360R KS-FX470R KS-FX473R KS-F363R KS-FX470R KS-F360R KS-F363R KS-F360R For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. Für den Einbau und die Anschlüsse siehe das eigenständige Handbuch. Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.
ENGLISH 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 LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ............ 3 Control panel — KS-FX473R/KS-FX470R ....................... Control panel — KS-F363R/KS-F360R ............................ 4 BASIC OPERATIONS ...................... 5 Turning on the power ................................ 5 RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS ......
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ENGLISH Control panel — KS-FX473R/KS-FX470R Display window i d o f 1 2 3 45 q 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 p q w e r t y u 6 w 7 e (standby/on/attenuator) button +/– buttons DISP (display) button 0 (eject) button MO/RND (monaural/random) button Cassette compartment 1/¡ (PROG:program) buttons FM button AM button CD-CH (CD changer) button SEL (select) button 4 / ¢ buttons • Also function as SSM buttons when pressed together.
ENGLISH LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS Control panel — KS-F363R/KS-F360R Display window i ; o d s 1 2 3 45 q 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 p q w e r t y u 6 w (standby/on/attenuator) button +/– buttons DISP (display) button 0 (eject) button MO (monaural) button Cassette compartment 1/¡ (PROG:program) buttons FM button AM button TP (traffic programme) button SEL (select) button / buttons • Also function as SSM buttons when pressed together.
KS-FX473R/KS-FX470R 3 KS-F363R/KS-F360R 2 1 Turning on the power 1 ENGLISH BASIC OPERATIONS 3 2 Adjust the volume. To increase the volume. Turn on the power. To decrease the volume. Notes 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. • If the cassette is already in the cassette compartment, tape play starts automatically.
ENGLISH RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS Only for KS-F363R/ KS-F360R 2 Listening to the radio Start searching a station. To search stations of lower frequencies. You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune into a particular station. Note: When a cassette is in the cassette compartment, you cannot select the tuner. Be sure to eject the cassette from the cassette compartment to listen to the radio.
Press and hold 4 / ¢ (for / KS-FX473R/KS-FX470R) or (for KS-F363R/KS-F360R) until “M (manual)” starts flashing on the display. KS-FX473R KS-FX470R 3 KS-F363R KS-F360R When the MO indicator is lit on the display, the sound you hear becomes monaural but the reception will be improved (the ST indicator goes off). To restore the stereo effect, press the same button again. Storing stations in memory You can use one of the following two methods to store broadcasting stations in memory.
ENGLISH Manual preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM) manually. Ex.: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band 1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM) you want to store stations into (in this example, FM1). FM1 FM2 FM3 2 Tune into a station (in this example, of 88.3 MHz). Notes: • A previously preset station is erased when a new station is stored in the same preset number.
RDS OPERATIONS Using Network-Tracking Reception ENGLISH What you can do with RDS For KS-FX473R/KS-FX470R: RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular programme signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of programme they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc. Another advantage of RDS function is called “Enhanced Other Networks.
ENGLISH The same programme can be received on different frequencies. Programme 1 broadcasting on frequency A Programme 1 broadcasting on frequency B Programme 1 broadcasting on frequency E If a traffic programme starts broadcasting while the TA standby mode is active, “TRAFFIC” appears and the playback source changes to the FM band. The volume increases to the preset TA volume level (see page 13) and the traffic programme can be heard. To deactivate the TA standby mode, press TP RDS or TP.
You can select your favorite programme for PTY Standby Reception to store in memory. When shipped from the factory, “NEWS” is stored as the programme type for PTY Standby Reception. 1 2 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see page 20.) 1 POP M 2 ROCK M 3 EASY M 4 CLASSICS 5 AFFAIRS 6 VARIED 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see page 20.
ENGLISH 4 Press and hold the number button for more than 2 seconds to store the PTY code selected into the preset number you want. To search your favorite programme type 1 Press and hold PTY (programme type) for more than 1 second while listening to an FM station. The selected code name will flash on the display. 5 The last selected PTY code appears. Press SEL (select) to finish the setting. 2 Select one of the PTY codes stored in the preset number buttons (1 to 6). Ex.
Changing the display mode while listening to an FM station You can change the initial indication on the display to station name (PS NAME), station frequency (FREQ) or clock time (CLOCK), while listening to an FM RDS station. • See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 19. 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. 2 Press 4 / ¢ (for KS-FX473R/KSFX470R) or / (for KS-F363R/KS-F360R) to select “DISPMODE” (display mode).
ENGLISH PTY codes NEWS: AFFAIRS: News Topical programmes expanding on current news or affairs INFO: Programmes which impart advice on a wide variety of topics SPORT: Sport events EDUCATE: Educational programmes DRAMA: Radio plays CULTURE: Programmes on national or regional culture SCIENCE: Programmes on natural science and technology VARIED: Other programmes like comedies or ceremonies POP M: Pop music ROCK M: Rock music EASY M: Easy-listening music LIGHT M: Light music CLASSICS: Classical music OTHER M:
ENGLISH TAPE OPERATIONS Listening to a cassette You can playback type 1 (normal) tapes. 1 Turn on the power. Note on One-Touch Operation: If a cassette is already in the cassette compartment, tape play starts automatically. However, it is not recommended to leave the cassette in the compartment when turning off the power or ignition key. It may damage the tape head and the cassette. 2 Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment.
ENGLISH SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Selecting preset sound modes Adjusting the sound You can select a preset sound adjustment suitable to the music genre. You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. Select the sound mode you want. 1 Select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press the button, the adjustable items change as follows: Each time you press the button, the sound mode changes as follows: SCM OFF (BEAT) (POP) BAS (SOFT) VOL (volume) For example, when “POP” is selected.
3 Adjust the level. To increase the level. Adjust the bass or treble level or turn the loudness function ON/OFF. • See page 16 for details. To decrease the level. 4 Note: Normally, the + and – buttons works as the volume control. So you do not have to select “VOL” to adjust the volume level. Storing your own sound adjustments You can adjust the sound modes (BEAT, POP, SOFT) to your preference and store your own adjustments in memory. • There is a time limit in doing the following procedure.
ENGLISH OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS 4 Setting the clock Set the clock system. 1 Select “24H/12H.” You can also set the clock system to either 24 hours or 12 hours. 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (See page 20.) KS-F363R KS-F360R KS-FX473R KS-FX470R 2 Select “24H” or “12H.” 2 Set the hour. 1 Select “CLOCK H” if not shown on the display. KS-FX473R KS-FX470R 5 Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.
You can change the items listed on the next page by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control. Basic Procedure 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (See page 20.) To select the telephone muting – TEL This mode is used when a cellular phone system is connected. Depending on the phone system used, select either “MUTING 1” or “MUTING 2,” whichever mutes the sounds from this unit.
ENGLISH Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items 1 2 3 Set. Factorypreset settings KS-FX473R/KS-FX470R See page KS-F363R/KS-F360R Hold. Select.
You can detach the contol 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. Attaching the control panel 1 Insert the left side of the control panel into the groove on the panel holder. ENGLISH Detaching the control panel Detaching the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power. 1 2 3 2 Unlock the control panel.
ENGLISH CD CHANGER OPERATIONS This section is only for KS-FX473R/KS-FX470R. We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series with your unit. If you have another CD automatic changer, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer for connections. • For example, if your CD automatic changer is one of the KD-MK series, you need a cord (KS-U15K) for connecting it to this unit. Before operating your CD automatic changer: • Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your CD changer.
Press and hold ¢, while playing a CD, to fastforward the track. To go to a particular disc directly Press the number button corresponding to the disc number to start its playback (while the CD changer is playing). Press and hold 4 , while playing a CD, to reverse the track. To go to the next track or the previous tracks Press ¢ briefly, while playing a CD, to go ahead to the beginning of the next track.
ENGLISH MAINTENANCE 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 keep the tape clean To clean the head • Always store the cassettes to their storage cases after use. • Do not store cassettes in the following places: – Subject to direct sunlight – With high humidity – At extremely hot temperatures • Clean the head after every 10 hours of use using a wet-type head cleaning tape (available at an audio store).
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms Causes Remedies • 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.
ENGLISH For KS-FX473R/KS-FX470R only: Symptoms Causes • “NO CD” or “NO DISC” appears on the display. Remedies No CD is in the magazine. Insert CDs into the magazine. CDs are inserted incorrectly. Insert them correctly. • “NO MAG” appears on the display. No magazine is loaded in the CD changer. Insert the magazine. • “RESET 8” appears on the display. This unit is not connected to a CD changer correctly. Connect this unit and the CD changer correctly and press the reset button of the CD changer.
AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION CASSETTE DECK SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 40 W per channel Rear: 40 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 16 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Rear: 16 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
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