d in Singapore MNMMDWJES ENGLISH DEUTSCH CASSETTE RECEIVER FRANÇAIS CASSETTEN-RECEIVER RADIOCASSETTE RADIO/CASSETTESPELER NEDERLANDS KS-FX833R Detachable ATT BAND PROG DISC FUNC DISC PRESET ATT KS-FX833R 40Wx4 TP SOUND RDS RM-RK22 MO / RPT B.SKIP COMPACT NEWS SEL SSM DIGITAL AUDIO LO PTY/RND CD CHANGER CONTROL R D S 7 1 8 2 9 3 11 10 4 5 BAND 12 6 -CH TUNER PROG TAPE DOLBY B NR DISP For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
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 ...........................................
1 ENGLISH BASIC OPERATIONS Note: When you use this unit for the first time, set the built-in clock correctly, see page 21. 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 1 ATT 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 BAND -CH TUNER PROG Select the source. TAPE To operate the tuner, see pages 4 – 13. To operate the tape deck, see pages 14 – 17.
RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 Select the band (F1 (FM1), F2 (FM2), F3 (FM3) or AM). BAND TUNER F1 2 F2 F3 To search stations of higher frequencies. AM Audio level indicator Start searching a station. When a station is received, searching stops. To search stations of lower frequencies. SSM 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 (F1, F2, and F3). 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 BAND TUNER F1 F2 F3 AM Select the FM band number (F1 (FM1), F2 (FM2), or F3 (FM3)) you want to store FM stations into.
Manual preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (F1, F2, F3 and AM) manually. EXAMPLE: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into preset number 1 of the FM1 band 2 1 2 3 4 3 1 5 6 1 BAND TUNER Select the F1 (FM1) band. 2 Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz. See page 4 to tune into a station. SSM 3 Press and hold the button for more than 1 second. 1 CH “F1 1CH” and “MEMO” flash alternatively. 4 6 Repeat the above procedure to store other stations 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 3 4 5 6 2 1 1 BAND TUNER F1 F3 F2 AM Select the band (F1 (FM1), F2 (FM2), F3 (FM3) or AM) you want. 2 7 1 8 2 9 11 10 3 4 5 12 6 Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset station you want. 7 EN 04-13 KS-FX833R[E]/f 7 98.8.
Using RDS functions in the FM band RDS (Radio Data System) RDS button To select Network-Tracking mode, press the RDS button for more than 1 second. TP RDS • Mode 1 (AF (Alternative Frequencies): on/REG: off): Network-Tracking is activated. Switches between stations belonging to the network being received. Note: In Mode 1, the broadcast may switch between different programmes even within the same network at certain times.
ENGLISH NEWS button Setting and operating NEWS standby mode • When the NEWS button is briefly pressed in the FM mode, the “NEWS” indicator is lit during reception of a PTY station and the NEWS standby mode is engaged. NEWS LO Note: When the station being received is not a PTY station, the “NEWS” indicator flashes. Press the ¢ or 4 button to engage the NEWS standby mode. “SEARCH” appears in the display, and PTY station search starts. When a PTY station is tuned in, “NEWS” is lit.
PTY button Setting and operating PTY search mode Ex. When selecting the programme type “CLASSICS” 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 1 1 PTY/RND/ Select one of the following groups. SPEECH 1 SPEECH 2 MUSIC off 2 5 Select a PTY using a number button (see the table on page 11). • PTY station search starts after 5 seconds. Successful programme search results in the desired PTY station being received so its programme can be heard. • When a PTY station cannot be tuned in, the previous station is received.
Other RDS functions EON (Enhanced Other Networks) PTY display Programme select button Indication SPEECH 1 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 NEWS AFFAIRS INFO SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA SPEECH 2 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 CULTURE SCIENCE VARIED –––––––––– –––––––––– –––––––––– MUSIC No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No.
Number buttons When a number button is pressed, if the station with that frequency is broadcasting a sufficiently strong signal, the receiver will tune to that frequency. When the signal strength is not sufficient for good reception, by referring to the AF list, the receiver searches for a station broadcasting the same programme with a stronger signal. If a station cannot be found in the AF list, PIseek tuning starts.
ENGLISH Other convenient tuner functions MO/RPT/B. SKIP 1 2 3 4 5 6 Selecting FM reception sound When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive: Press MO/RPT/B.SKIP (Mono/Repeat/Blank Skip) while listening to an FM stereo broadcast. The sound you hear becomes monaural but reception will be improved. MO ST Lights when receiving an FM broadcast in stereo. To restore the stereo effect, press the same button again. 13 EN 04-13 KS-FX833R[E]/f 13 98.8.
TAPE OPERATIONS Listening to a tape 1 2 3 4 5 1 3 4 6 1 Open the control panel. 2 Insert a cassette and close the control panel. 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/PROG turns on the unit and starts tape play automatically.
Press 0. Tape play stops and the cassette automatically ejects from the cassette compartment. If you change the source to AM/FM (or CD), the tape play also stops (without ejecting the cassette this time). • You can also eject the tape with the unit turned off. ENGLISH To stop play and eject the cassette Prohibiting tape ejection You can prohibit the tape ejection and can “lock” a tape in the cassette compartment. Press and hold TAPE and P/ATT for more than 2 seconds.
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 or before the current tune. 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 During playback To locate a tune ahead of the current tune on the tape SSM Specify how many tunes ahead 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 MO/RPT/B.SKIP 1 2 3 4 5 6 Skipping the blank portions on the tape You can skip blank portions between the tunes. (Blank Skip) Press the MO/RPT/B.SKIP (Mono/Repeat/Blank Skip) button for more than 1 second to turn Blank Skip on and off. When this function is on, the unit skips blank portions of 15 seconds or more, fast forwards to the next tune, then starts playing it. MO / RPT B.SKIP This indicator lights up when Blank Skip is in use. B.
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Selecting preset sound modes You can select a preset sound adjustment suitable to the music genre. SOUND 1 2 3 4 5 6 Each time you press SOUND, the sound mode changes as follows. SOUND Indication For: Preset values Bass Treble Loudness SCM OFF (Flat sound) 00 00 On BEAT Rock or disco music +02 00 On SOFT Quiet background music +01 –03 Off POP Light music +04 +01 Off Notes: • You can adjust the preset sound mode as you like, and store it in memory.
ENGLISH Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. 2 1 1 1 SEL Indication 2 3 4 5 6 Select the item you want to adjust. To do: Range BAS (Bass) Adjust the bass –06 (min.) — +06 (max.) TRE (Treble) Adjust the treble –06 (min.) — +06 (max.
Storing your own sound adjustments You can adjust the sound modes (BEAT, SOFT, POP: see page 18) as you like and store your own adjustments in memory. 1, 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 SOUND Call up the sound mode you want to adjust. See page 18 for details. Within 5 seconds 2 SEL Select "BAS", "TRE" or "LOUD". Within 5 seconds 3 Adjust the bass or treble level or turn the loudness function ON/OFF. See page 19 for details. Within 5 seconds 4 Press and hold SOUND until "MEMO" flashes on the display.
Setting the clock Selecting 24-hour or 12-hour clock display (Set to 24-hour at the factory) 1. Press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds to set the preferred setting mode (see page 23). 2. Select the “24H/12H” mode with the SEL button. 3. Select 24H or 12H with the level control buttons (+,–). ENGLISH OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS How to select the clock mode as the main display mode 1. Press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds to set the preferred setting mode (see page 23). 2.
3 1 2 3 4 5 4 6 3 • Minute Set the hour and minute. • Hour 4 DISP Start the clock. To check the current clock time (changing the dispZde) Press DISP repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display mode changes as follows. During tuner operation: Frequency During tape operation: Clock Play mode Clock During CD operation: Elapsed playing time Clock (See page 12 when RDS is on.
ENGLISH Storing your own mode settings Preferred setting mode (PSM) control This mode has been set at the factory, but it can be set to suit your needs. 1 3 1,2 2 1 2 3 4 5 Press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds to set the preferred setting mode. SEL 6 3 SEL Select each mode. 1, 2 Set the desired mode. 3 SEL Set. Select.
Selecting the dimmer mode When you turn on the car head lights, the display and control buttons automatically dims (Auto Dimmer). When shipped from the factory, the Auto Dimmer function has been activated. If you want to cancel this function, follow the procedure below and select “OFF”. • AUTO: Activates Auto Dimmer • OFF: Cancels Auto Dimmer • ON: Activates Dimmer 1. Press SEL for more than 2 seconds to set the preferred setting mode (see page 23). 2. Select “DIMMER” with the SEL button.
When shipped from the factory, the level indicator on the display shows the audio level setting. Level indicator You can change it by following the procedure below. “ANT” lights up when the indicator mode is set to tuner sensitivity. • AUDIO: Audio level indicator • ANTENNA: Tuner sensitivity indicator • OFF: Volume setting indicator ENGLISH Changing the level indicator mode 1. Press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds to set the preferred setting mode (see page 23). 2.
Selecting the telephone muting 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. When shipped from the factory, this mode is deactivated. • MUTING 1: Select this if this setting can mute the sounds. • MUTING 2: Select this if this setting can mute the sounds. • OFF: Cancels the telephone muting. 1.
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 Unlock the control panel. 2 Pull the control panel out of the unit. 3 Put the detached control panel into the provided case.
REMOTE OPERATIONS 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). 1 2 3 4 5 6 Installing the batteries R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F) Insert the · ends first.
We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series with your KS-FX833R. If you have another CD automatic changer, consult your JVC car audio IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT 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. ENGLISH CD CHANGER OPERATIONS Before operating your CD automatic changer: • Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your CD changer.
To fast-forward or reverse the track SSM 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 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 track is located and played back. SSM Press 4 briefly, while playing a CD, to go back to the beginning of the current track.
ENGLISH Selecting CD playback modes MO/RPT/B.SKIP 1 3 2 4 5 PTY/RND/ 6 To play back tracks at random (Random Play) PTY/RND/ Mode Each time you press PTY/RND/ play mode changes as follows: RND 1 RND 2 (Random 1) (Random 2) RANDOM Indicator while playing a CD, CD random Canceled Plays at random RND 1 Lights All tracks of the current disc, then the tracks of the next disc, and so on. RND 2 Flashes All tracks of all discs inserted in the magazine.
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 • 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. Check the cords and connections.
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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