KS-FX450 ENGLISH RECEPTOR-REPRODUCTOR DE CASSETTE KS-FX450 ESPAÑOL RADIOCASSETTE FRANÇAIS CASSETTE RECEIVER ATT KS-FX450 BAND PROG DISC 40Wx4 FUNC DISC /I / ATT PRESET MO RND LOUD SSM CD CHANGER CONTROL DISP RPT SCAN 7 8 9 10 11 12 DOLBY B NR CD-CH SCM FM/AM TAPE For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado. 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 BASIC OPERATIONS .................................................... 4 RADIO OPERATIONS ................................................... 5 Listening to the radio ..................................................................... 5 Storing stations in memory ..................................
ENGLISH OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ......................................... 19 Setting the clock ............................................................................ 19 Changing the general settings (PSM) ........................................ 20 Basic Procedure ........................................................................ 20 Canceling Advanced SCM ......................................................... 21 Selecting the level display .......................................................
ENGLISH BASIC OPERATIONS 1 Note: When you use this unit for the first time, set the built-in clock correctly. (See page 19.) 3 1 2 Turn on the power. /I / ATT “HELLO” appears on the display. 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 CD-CH FM/AM TAPE Select the source. To operate the tuner, see pages 5 – 9. To operate the cassette deck, see pages 10 – 13.
RADIO OPERATIONS ENGLISH Listening to the radio 2 1 1 FM/AM Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM). You can select any one of FM1, FM2, and FM3 to listen to an FM station. F1 F2 F3 AM (FM1) (FM2) (FM3) Audio (see page 21) or volume level indicator 2 To search stations of higher frequencies Selected band (or clock time: see page 19) appears Start searching a station. While searching stations, "SEEK" appears on the display. When a station is received, searching stops.
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). 2 1 1 Select the FM band number (FM1, FM2 or FM3) you want to store FM stations into.
ENGLISH 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 channel number 1 of the FM1 band 2 3 1 FM/AM 1 Select the FM1 band. 2 Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz. 3 Press and hold the number button (in this example, 1) for more than 2 seconds. See page 5 to tune into a station. Selected band,preset number and “MEMO” flash alternately for a while.
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 6 and 7. 2 1 1 Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) you want. FM/AM F1 F2 F3 AM (FM1) (FM2) (FM3) 2 Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset station you want. 8 EN05-09.KS-FX450[J] 8 99.11.
ENGLISH Other convenient tuner functions ¢ 4 Control dial SEL SCAN MO RND Scanning broadcast stations When you press SCAN while listening to the radio, station scanning starts. Each time a broadcast is tuned in, scanning stops for about 5 seconds (SCAN 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.
ENGLISH TAPE OPERATIONS Listening to a tape 1 MO RND 3 1 Open the control panel. 2 1. Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment. The unit turns on and tape play starts automatically. 2. Close the control panel by hand. • When one side of the tape reaches its end during play, the other side of the tape automatically starts playing.
To stop play and eject the cassette ENGLISH Press 0. Tape play stops, the control panel opens, then the cassette automatically ejects from the cassette compartment. If you change the source to FM, AM or CD changer, the tape play also stops (without ejecting the cassette this time). • You can also eject the cassette with the unit turned off. To fast-forward and rewind a tape • Press ¢ for more than 1 second to fast-forward the tape.
ENGLISH Finding the beginning of a tune Multi Music Scan 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. ¢ 4 During playback To locate a tune ahead of the current tune on the tape Specify where (how many tunes ahead of or before the current tune) the tune you want is located. To locate a tune before the current tune on the tape Each time you set the tune, the number changes up to ±9.
ENGLISH Other convenient tape functions Skipping the blank portions on the tape You can skip blank portions between the tunes. (Blank Skip) When this function is on, the unit skips blank portions of 15 seconds or more, fast-forwards to the next tunes, then starts playing it. • See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 20. 1. Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. 2. Select “B SKIP (Blank Skip)” with ¢ or 4. 3.
ENGLISH SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the sound You can adjust the treble/bass sound and the speaker balance. 2 1 1 Equalization pattern indicator Select the item you want to adjust. Indication To do: Range BAS (Bass) Adjust the bass –06 (min.) — +06 (max.) TRE (Treble) Adjust the treble –06 (min.) — +06 (max.
The human ear is less sensitive to low and high frequencies at low volumes. The loudness function can boost these frequencies to produce well-balanced sound at low volume level. ENGLISH Turning on/off the loudness function 1 1 LOUD Turn on or off the loudness function. Each time you press LOUD, the loudness function turns on and off alternately. 15 EN14-18.KS-FX450[J] 15 99.11.
ENGLISH Using the Sound Control Memory You can select and store a preset sound adjustment suitable to each playback source. (Advanced SCM) 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 each of the following sources — FM1, FM2, FM3, AM, tape, and external components.
ENGLISH Recalling the sound modes Source buttons CD-CH FM/AM TAPE Select the source while the “Link” indicator is lit on the display. The “Link” indicator starts flashing, and the sound mode stored in memory for the selected source is recalled. Sound mode indicator Equalization pattern of the selected sound mode appears. Notes: • You can adjust each sound mode to your preference, and store it in memory.
ENGLISH Storing your own sound adjustments You can adjust the sound modes (BEAT, SOFT, POP: see page 16) to your preference and store your own adjustments in memory. 2 3 2 1,4 1 SCM Call up the sound mode you want to adjust. See page 16 for details. Within 5 seconds 2 To adjust the bass or treble sound level Select “BAS” or “TRE.” To turn on or off the loudness function LOUD See page 15 for details. Within 5 seconds 3 Adjust the bass or treble level. See page 14 for details.
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ENGLISH Setting the clock 2,3 2,3 1,4 1 2 DISP Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. 2 1 Set the hour. 1 Select “CLOCK H (Hour)” if not shown on the display. 2 Adjust the hour. 3 2 1 Set the minute. 1 Select “CLOCK M (Minute).” 2 Adjust the minute. 4 Finish the setting. To check the current clock time (changing the display mode) Press DISP repeatedly.
ENGLISH Changing the general settings (PSM) You can change the items listed on the next page by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control. Basic Procedure 2 3 1,4 1 Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. 2 Select the PSM item you want to adjust. (See page 21.) 3 Select or adjust the PSM item selected above. 4 Finish the setting. 20 EN19-22.KS-FX450[J] 20 99.11.
2 3 Select. See page 0:00 19 LINK ON below AUDIO 2 below AUTO 22 Set. CLOCK H Hour adjustment Back Advance CLOCK M Minute adjustment Back Advance SCM LINK Sound control memory linkage LINK OFF LINK ON LEVEL Level display AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 OFF DIMMER Factory-preset settings Dimmer AUTO OFF ON AREA Channel interval B.
ENGLISH Selecting the dimmer mode When you turn on the car head lights, the display automatically dims (Auto Dimmer). When shipped from the factory, Auto Dimmer mode is activated. • AUTO: Activates Auto Dimmer. • ON: Always dims the display. • OFF: Cancels Auto Dimmer. 1. Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. 2. Select “DIMMER” with ¢ or 4. 3. Select the desired mode with the control dial.
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. Pull the control panel out of the unit. Put the detached control panel into the provided case.
REMOTE OPERATIONS ENGLISH 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).
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.
ENGLISH To fast-forward or reverse the track Press and hold ¢, while playing a CD, to fast-forward the track. Press and hold 4, while playing a CD, to reverse the track. To go to the next tracks or the previous tracks 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. Press 4 briefly, while playing a CD, to go back to the beginning of the current track.
ENGLISH Selecting CD playback modes MO RND RPT To play back tracks at random (Random Play) MO RND Each time you press MO RND (Dolby NR/Monaural/Random) while playing a CD, CD random play mode changes as follows: RND1 RND2 (Random1) (Random2) Canceled Mode RND Indicator Plays at random RND1 Lights All tracks of the current disc, then the tracks of the next disc, and so on. RND2 Flashes All tracks of all discs inserted in the magazine.
ENGLISH EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS Playing an external component You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied). 3 1 Preparations: • For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Installation/ Connection Manual (separate volume). • Before operating the external component using the following procedure, select the external input correctly.
MAINTENANCE ENGLISH 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 wettype 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.
ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
SPECIFICATIONS 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, 40Hz to 20,000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Rear: 16 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40Hz to 20,000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
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