CASSETTE RECEIVER KS-FX555 ENGLISH RADIO KASET KS-FX555 INDONESIA SUZUKI PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS BUKU PETUNJUK GET0241-001B [UN] Cover001AKS-FX555[UN]ff.
ENGLISH How to reset your unit While holding SEL (select), press (standby/on/attenuator) for more than 2 seconds. This will reset the built-in microcomputer. (standby/on/attenuator) SEL (select) Note: Your preset adjustments—such as preset channels or sound adjustments—will also be erased. How to use the MODE button If you press MODE, the unit goes into functions mode, then the number buttons and 4 buttons work as different function buttons. ¢/ Ex.: When number button 2 works as MO (monaural) button.
How to reset your unit ............................... How to use the MODE button ................... 2 2 LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ............ 4 Control panel ............................................. 4 BASIC OPERATIONS ....................... 5 Turning on the power ................................ Setting the clock ........................................ 5 6 RADIO OPERATIONS ...................... 7 Listening to the radio ................................. Storing stations in memory .............
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ENGLISH Control panel Display window ; a sd k l 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 p q w e r t y u i o z / 1 p h j g f 4 23 q 6 5 w e (standby/on/attenuator) button LOUD (loudness) button SEL (select) button Display window Cassette compartment 0 (eject) button FM/AM button TAPE 23 button ¢/4 buttons • Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed together.
ENGLISH BASIC OPERATIONS 1 3 2 Turning on the power 1 3 Turn on the power. Adjust the volume. To increase the volume To decrease 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 Volume (or audio) level indicator (see page 15) Select the source. Volume level appears. 4 To operate the tuner (FM or AM), see pages 7 – 9. To play a tape, see pages 10 – 12.
ENGLISH 4 Setting the clock 1 Finish the setting. Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds. “CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M,” “LEVEL,” “B. SKIP,” or “EXT IN” appears on the display. 2 To check the current clock time or change the display mode Press DISP (display) repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display mode changes as follows: Set the hour. 1 Select “CLOCK H” (hour) if not shown on the display. 2 Adjust the hour.
ENGLISH RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio To stop searching before a station is received, press the same button you have pressed for searching. You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune in to a particular station. Searching for a station automatically: Auto search 1 Searching for a station manually: Manual search 1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). FM1 FM1 FM2 FM3 FM2 FM3 AM AM Note: This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3).
ENGLISH 3 Tune in to a station you want while “M” (manual) is still flashing. To tune in to stations of higher frequencies To tune in to stations of lower frequencies • If you release your finger from the button, the manual mode will automatically turns off after 5 seconds. • If you hold down the button, the frequency keeps changing (in 50 kHz intervals for FM and 9 kHz intervals for AM) until you release the button.
You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM) manually. Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 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 2 FM2 FM3 AM Tune in to a station (in this example, of 92.5 MHz). Notes: • A previously preset station is erased when a new station is stored in the same preset number.
ENGLISH TAPE OPERATIONS Listening to a cassette You can play back type I (normal) tapes. 1 Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment. The unit turns on and tape play starts automatically. To stop play and eject the cassette Press 0. Tape play stops and the cassette automatically ejects from the cassette compartment. The source changes to the previously selected one. If you change the source, tape play also stops (without ejecting the cassette this time).
Other convenient tape functions Multi Music Scan (MMS) allows you to automatically start playback from the beginning of a specified tune. You can specify up to 9 tunes ahead of or before the current tune. Skipping the blank portions on the tape During playback Specify the tune you want to locate (how many tunes ahead of or before the current tune). You can skip blank portions between the tunes (Blank Skip).
ENGLISH Playing the current tune repeatedly You can play the current tune repeatedly (Repeat Play). 1 Press MODE to enter the functions mode while playing a tune you want to hear over again on a cassette. Prohibiting cassette ejection You can prohibit cassette ejection and lock a cassette in the cassette compartment. While pressing TAPE 23, press and hold 0 (eject) for more than 2 seconds. 2 Press RPT (repeat), while still in the functions mode, so that “REPEAT” appears on the display.
Adjusting the sound 2 You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. 1 Adjust the level. To increase the level Select the item you want to adjust. ENGLISH SOUND ADJUSTMENTS To decrease the level Each time you press the button, the adjustable items change as follows: BAS (bass) TRE FAD (treble) (fader) VOL BAL (volume) (balance) Tone level indicator changes as you adjust the bass or treble. Ex.
ENGLISH Selecting preset sound modes 1 You can select a preset sound adjustment suitable to the music genre. Call up the sound mode you want to adjust. • See left column for details. Select the sound mode you want. Each time you press the button, the sound mode changes as follows: BEAT SCM OFF SOFT 2 To adjust the bass or treble level 1 Select “BAS” (bass) or “TRE” (treble). POP 2 Adjust the level. Ex.
Selecting the level meter —LEVEL Selecting the external component to use—EXT IN You can select the level meter display according to your preference. When shipped from the factory, “AUDIO 2” is selected. You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied). To use the external component as the playback source through this unit, you need to select which component—CD changer or external component—to use.
ENGLISH Detaching the control panel 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. Attaching the control panel 1 Insert the left side of the control panel into the groove on the panel holder. Detaching the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power. 1 2 Unlock the control panel.
ENGLISH CD CHANGER OPERATIONS We recommend that you use the JVC MP3compatible CD changer with your unit. By using this CD changer, you can play back your original CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) recorded either in audio CD format or in MP3 format. • If you have another CD changer, consult your car dealer or JVC car audio dealer for connections. How are MP3 files recorded? MP3 files can be recorded in “folders.
ENGLISH Connecting the CD changer Before connecting the CD changer • To prevent short circuits, it is recommended to disconnect the car battery’s negative terminal and make all electrical connections before connecting the CD changer. • When mounting the unit removed from your car, be sure to use the screws provided, as instructed. If other screws are used, there is a possibility that parts could become loose or damaged. • When tightening screws or bolts, be careful not to pinch any connection cord.
To fast-forward or reverse the track/file Press and hold ¢, during play, to fast-forward the track/file. ENGLISH • When the current disc is a CD: Playback starts from the first track of the current disc. Press and hold 4 , during play, to reverse the track/file. To skip to the next or previous tracks/files Selected disc number Clock time Current track number Current track number Notes: • When you press CD-CH, the power automatically comes on. You do not have to press to turn on the power.
ENGLISH Selecting the playback modes To play back tracks/files repeatedly (Track Repeat/Disc Repeat Play) To play back tracks/files at random (Disc Random/Magazine Random Play) 1 Press MODE to enter the functions mode during play. 1 Press MODE to enter the functions mode during play. 2 Press RPT (repeat), while still in the functions mode, so that “TRK RPT” or “DISC RPT” appears on the display.
ENGLISH EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS Playing an external component 2 You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the JVC Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied). 3 Preparations: • For connecting the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 and the external component, see below. • Before operating the external component using the following procedure, select the external input correctly. See “Selecting the external component to use—EXT IN” on page 15.
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms Causes • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. Tape Playback FM/AM General ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Remedies The volume level is set to the minimum level. Adjust it to the optimum level. Connections are incorrect. Check the cords and connections. • This unit does not work at all. The built-in microcomputer may have functioned incorrectly due to noise, etc.
No disc is in the magazine. Insert discs into the magazine. Discs are inserted upside down. Insert discs correctly. Discs are unplayable. Insert playable discs. The current disc does not contain any MP3 files. Insert a disc that contains MP3 files. • “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 the CD changer correctly.
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 head CAUTION: • Do not play the cassettes 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.
AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION CASSETTE DECK SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 45 W per channel Rear: 45 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 17 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Rear: 17 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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