ENGLISH CASSETTE RECEIVER !"#$ ‰∑¬ «‘∑¬ÿ‡§√◊ËÕ߇≈Ëπ‡∑ª KS-FX611 CD CHANGER CONTROL LOUD DISP Multi Music Scan SCAN 7 8 9 10 11 12 MO RM-RK31 For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. !"#$%&'()*+,-.
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 Turning on the power ............................. 4 Adjusting the sound ............................. 10 Using the Sound Control Memory ........ 11 Selecting and Storing the sound modes ............................................... 11 Recalling the sound modes ..................
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS Display window ; a k 2 3 1 d f g s 4 5 6 7 ENGLISH Control panel h j l / 9p q w 8 CD CHANGER CONTROL LOUD DISP Multi Music Scan SCAN 7 8 e 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 p q w e r t y 9 10 11 t y ui r (standby/On/Attenuator) button Control dial LOUD (Loudness) button DISP (Display) button SCAN (Scan) button Display window Cassette compartment Remote sensor FM AM button TAPE 23 button 0 (Eject) button ¢ /4 buttons • Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed together.
ENGLISH BASIC OPERATIONS 1 CD CHANGER CONTROL LOUD 3 DISP Multi Music Scan SCAN 7 8 9 10 11 12 MO 2 Turning on the power 1 3 Adjust the volume. Turn on the power. To increase the volume. 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 decrease the volume. Volume level indicator 4 Volume level appears Adjust the sound as you want.
ENGLISH RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS CD CHANGER CONTROL LOUD DISP Multi Music Scan SCAN 7 8 9 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). You can select any one of FM1, FM2, and FM3 to listen to an FM station. FM1 FM2 FM3 11 12 MO To tune in a particular frequency manually: Listening to the radio 1 10 AM Selected band appears 1 Press FM/AM to select the band. 2 Press and hold ¢ or 4 until “M” starts flashing on the display. Now you can manually change the frequency while “M” is flashing.
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 (Strongstation Sequential Memory) • Manual preset of both FM and AM stations FM station automatic preset: SSM Manual preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1 – 3 and AM) manually. Ex.: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band 1 Select the FM1 band. 2 Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz.
Other convenient tuner functions You can easily tune into a preset station. Remember that you must store stations first. If you have not stored them yet, see page 6. Scanning broadcast stations 1 Select the band (FM1 – 3 or AM) you want. FM1 FM2 FM3 AM 2 ENGLISH Tuning into a preset station When you press SCAN while listening to the radio, station scanning starts.
ENGLISH TAPE OPERATIONS CD CHANGER CONTROL LOUD DISP Multi Music Scan SCAN 7 8 9 10 Listening to a cassette You can playback type 1 (normal) tapes. 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.
Specify how many tunes ahead or before the current tune the tune you want is located. To locate a tune ahead of the current tune on the tape To locate a tune before the current tune on the tape Each time you set the tune, the number changes up to ±9. When the beginning of the specified tune is located, playback starts automatically. Notes: • While locating a specified tune: – If the tape is rewound to its beginning, playback starts from the beginning of that side.
ENGLISH 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. Adjusting the sound You can adjust the treble/bass sounds and the speaker balance. 1 Select the item you want to adjust. Indication To do: Range BAS (bass) Adjust the bass –06 (min.
You can select and store a preset sound adjustment suitable to each playback source. (Advanced SCM) Recalling the sound modes When “SCM LINK” is set to “LINK ON,” select the source. ENGLISH Using the Sound Control Memory Selecting and storing the sound modes Once you select a sound mode, it is stored in memory, and will be recalled every time you select the same source. A sound mode can be stored for each of the following sources — FM1 – 3, AM, Tape, CD-Changer and external components.
ENGLISH 1 Press and hold SEL for more than 2 seconds. “CLOCK H”, “CLOCK M”, “SCM LINK”, “LEVEL”, “B.SKIP” or “EXT IN*” appears on the display. ★ Within 5 seconds 2 To adjust the bass or treble sound level Select “BAS” or “TRE.” Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected—FM, AM and TAPE. 2 Select “SCM LINK” if not shown on the display. Within 5 seconds 3 Adjust the bass or treble level. See page 10 for details. 3 Select the desired mode — “LINK ON” or “LINK OFF”.
Setting the clock 1 2 Adjust the minute. Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds. “CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M”, “SCM LINK”, “LEVEL”, “B.SKIP” or “EXT IN*” appears on the display. ★ 4 ENGLISH OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Finish the setting. Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected — FM, AM and TAPE. 2 Set the hour. 1 Select “CLOCK H” if not shown on the display. To check the current clock time (changing the display mode) Press DISP repeatedly.
ENGLISH Selecting the level display 3 Select the desired mode — “AUDIO 1”, “AUDIO 2” or “OFF”. To select the level meter – LEVEL You can select the level display according to your preference. When shipped from the factory, “AUDIO 2” is selected. • AUDIO 1: • AUDIO 2: • OFF : 1 Level meter illuminates from bottom to top. Alternates level meter (moves from bottom to top) and illumination display. Erases the audio level indicator. 4 Finish the setting. Press and hold SEL for more than 2 seconds.
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 attach the control panel 1 Insert the left side of the control panel into the groove on the panel holder. ENGLISH Detaching the control panel How to detach the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power. 1 2 3 Unlock the control panel.
ENGLISH REMOTE OPERATIONS 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). Remote sensor Return the battery holder. (back side) Insert again the battery holder pushing it until you hear a clicking sound.
Note: 5 6 1 4 Functions the same as the control dial on the main unit. These buttons cannot be used for the clock (CLOCK H, CLOCK M), SCM LINK, LEVEL, B. SKIP and EXT IN adjustments (see pages 13, 11, 14, 9 and 21). 2 7 3 ENGLISH Using the remote controller 5 Selects the sound mode. Each time you press SCM (Sound Control Memory), the mode changes. 6 Selects the source. 4 Each time you press FUNC (function), the source changes. 7 • Searches stations while listening to the radio.
ENGLISH CD CHANGER OPERATIONS CD CHANGER CONTROL LOUD DISP Multi Music Scan SCAN 7 8 9 10 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 (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 fast forward the track. Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks at random (Random Play) MO Press and hold 4 , while playing a CD, to reverse the track. To go to the next track or the previous track Press ¢ briefly, while playing a CD, to go ahead to the beginning of the next track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the next tracks is located and played back.
ENGLISH EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS CD CHANGER CHANGER CONTROL CONTROL CD LOUD LOUD DISP DISP Multi Multi Music Music Scan Scan SCAN SCAN 77 88 99 10 10 1111 You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied). 2 Preparations: • For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Installation/ Connection Manual (separate volume).
You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied). To use the external component as the playback source through this receiver, you need to select which device — CD changer or external component — to use. When shipped from the factory, CD changer is selected as the external component. LINE IN: To use the external component other than CD changer CHANGER: To use the CD changer 1 3 4 Select the desired mode — “LINE IN” or “CHANGER”.
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 clean the heads CAUTIONS: • Do not play the tapes with peeling labels; otherwise, they can damage the unit. • Tighten tapes to remove slack since loose tape may become entangled with the mechanism. • Do not leave a cassette in the cassette compartment after use, as the tape may become slack.
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.
ENGLISH 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 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Rear: 16 watts per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.