CASSETTE RECEIVER KS-FX230/F130
RECEPTOR-REPRODUCTOR DE
CASSETTE KS-FX230/F130
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
RADIOCASSETTE KS-FX230/F130
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40WX4
ATT
SEL
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ATT
SEL
Multi
Music
Scan
SSM
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40WX4
SSM
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CD CHANGER CONTROL
DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL
Multi Music Scan
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.
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
MO/RND SCAN/RPT
CD-CHTUNER TAPE
MO SCAN
KS-FX230
PROGBAND
KS-F130
PROG
F MA M TAPE
SOUND
LOUD
DISP
SOUND
LOUD
DISP
For customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which are located on
the top or bottom of the cabinet.
Retain this information for future
reference.
Model No.
FRANÇAIS
Serial No.
FSUN3029-631D
[J]
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............................................................5
FM station automatic preset: SSM ...............................................5
Manual preset.............................................................................. 6
Tuning into a preset station ...........................................................7
Other convenient tuner functions .................................................8
Scanning broadcast stations ........................................................8
Selecting FM reception sound......................................................8
Changing the AM/FM channel intervals ....................................... 8
TAPE OPERATIONS...................................................... 9
Listening to a tape ..........................................................................9
Finding the beginning of a tune...................................................10
Other convenient tape functions .................................................10
Prohibiting tape ejection............................................................ 10
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS .............................................11
Turning on/off the loudness function .......................................... 11
Selecting preset sound modes ...................................................... 11
Adjusting the sound......................................................................12
Storing your own sound adjustments .........................................13
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS .........................................14
Setting the clock............................................................................14
Detaching the control panel ......................................................... 15
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ...................................... 16
(ONLY FOR KS-FX230)
Playing CDs ................................................................................... 16
Selecting CD playback modes......................................................18
MAINTENANCE.........................................................19
To extend the lifetime of the unit.................................................19
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................20
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 21
BEFORE USE
* For safety....
• Do not raise the volume level too much, as this
will block outside sounds, making driving
dangerous.
• Stop the car before performing any complicated
operations.
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* Temperature inside the car....
If you have parked the car for a long time in hot
or cold weather, wait until the temperature in the
car becomes normal before operating the unit.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
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2
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ATT
KS-FX230
CH
KS-F130
Note:
When you use this unit for the
first time, set the built-in
clock correctly, see page 14.
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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.
BAND
TUNER
F MA M
PROG
TAPECD-
PROG
TAPE
Select the source.
To operate the tuner, see pages 4 – 8.
To operate the tape deck, see pages 9 – 10.
ONLY FOR KS-FX230:
To operate the CD changer, see pages 16 – 18.
Adjust the volume.
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LOUD
Volume level appears.
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Adjust the sound as you want (see pages 11 – 13).
To drop the volume in a moment
Press ATT briefly while listening to any source. “ATT” starts flashing on the display, and
the volume level will drop in a moment.
To resume the previous volume level, press the button briefly again.
To turn off the power
Press ATT for more than 1 second.
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RADIO OPERATIONS
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Listening to the radio
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2
KS-FX230
KS-FX230
BAND
TUNER
Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM).
You can select any one of FM1, FM2, and FM3 to listen to an
FM station.
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
KS-F130
F MA M
FM1AMFM2
FM3
To search stations of
SSM
higher frequencies.
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Audio level indicator
LOUD
Start searching a station.
When a station is received, searching stops.
LOUD
To search stations of
lower frequencies.
To stop searching before a station is received, press the same button you have pressed
for searching.
To tune in a particular frequency manually:
1 Select the band (FM or AM)
For KS-FX230: Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly.
For KS-F130: Press FM or AM.
2 Press and hold SSM ¢
Now you can manually change the frequency while “M” is flashing.
3 Press SSM ¢
• If you hold down the button, the frequency keeps changing until you release the button.
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or SSM 4 repeatedly until the frequency you want is reached.
or SSM 4 until “M” starts flashing on the display.
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).
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KS-FX230
BAND
TUNER
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
Select the FM band number (FM1, FM2 or
FM3) you want to store FM stations into.
KS-F130
F M
FM1 FM2 FM3
2
Press and hold the both buttons for more than
SSM
Local FM stations with the strongest signals are searched and stored automatically in the
band number you have selected (FM1, FM2 or FM3). These stations are preset in the number
buttons — No. 1 (lowest frequency) to No. 6 (highest frequency).
When automatic preset is over, the station stored in number button 1 will be automatically
tuned in.
3 seconds.
LOUD
“SSM” appears, then disappears when automatic
preset is over.
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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 number 1 of the FM1 band
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KS-FX230
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BAND
TUNER
KS-F130
F M
Select the FM1 band.
LOUD
2
SSM
Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz.
See page 4 to tune into a station.
LOUD
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Press and hold the button for more than 1
second.
LOUD
Preset number “1” starts flashing for a while.
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Repeat the above procedure to store other station into other
preset numbers.
Notes:
• A previously preset station is erased when a new station is stored in the same preset number.
• Preset stations are erased when the power supply to the memory circuit is interrupted (for example,
during battery replacement). If this occurs, preset the stations again.
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Tuning into a preset station
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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.
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KS-F130
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KS-FX230
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
KS-F130
BAND
TUNER
F MA M
Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) y ou
want.
FM1AMFM2
FM3
2
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Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset station
you want.
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Other convenient tuner functions
SEL
SSM ¢
SSM 4
+/–
MO/RND (For KS-FX230)
MO (For KS-F130)
SCAN/RPT (For KS-FX230)
SCAN (For KS-F130)
Scanning broadcast stations
When you press SCAN/RPT (for KS-FX230) or SCAN (for KS-F130) while listening to the
radio, station scanning starts. Each time a broadcast is tuned in, scanning stops for about 5
seconds (tuned frequency number 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.
Selecting FM reception sound
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive:
Press MO/RND (mono/random: for KS-FX230) or MO (mono: for KS-F130) while listening to
an FM stereo broadcast. The sound you hear becomes monaural b ut reception will be improved.
Lights when receiving an
FM broadcast in stereo.
LOUD
ST
LOUD
MO
To restore the stereo effect, press the same button again.
Changing the AM/FM channel intervals
When using this unit in an area other than North or South America:
When this unit is shipped from the factory , the channel inter vals are set to 10 kHz for AM and
200 kHz for FM. You can change the channel intervals by following the procedure below.
1 Press SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds.
“CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M” or “AREA” appears on the display.
2 If “AREA” does not appears, press SSM ¢
3 Press +.
“AREA EU” appears and the channel intervals are set to 9 kHz for AM and 50 kHz (for
manual tuning) / 100 kHz (for searching) for FM.
T o reset to the factory setting, follow the abov e step 1 and 2, then press – in step 3 (“AREA
US” appears on the display.)
AREA EU: Select this when used in an area other than North and South America.
AREA US: Select this when used in North or South America.
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or SSM 4 until it appears.
TAPE OPERATIONS
Listening to a tape
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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. (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.
2
To stop play and eject the cassette
Press 0.
Tape play stops and the cassette automatically ejects from the cassette compartment.
If you change the source to AM/FM (or CD changer for KS-FX230 only), the tape play also
stops (without ejecting the cassette this time).
• You can also eject the tape with the unit turned off.
To fast-forward and rewind a tape
• Press SSM ¢ for more than 1 second to fast-forward
the tape.
When the tape reaches its end, the tape is reversed and
playback starts from the beginning of the other side.
• Press SSM 4
tape.
When the tape reaches its end, playback of the same side
starts.
To stop fast-forward and rewind at any position on the tape, press TAPE/PROG.
Tape play starts from that position on the tape.
PROG
TAPE
Select the tape direction.
Each time you press the button, the tape direction changes
alternatively – forward (
for more than 1 second to rewind the
) and reverse ( ).
Tape direction
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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.
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1
During playback
To locate a tune
ahead of the current
SSM
When the beginning of the specified tune is located, playback starts automatically.
tune on the tape
To locate a tune
before the current
tune on the tape
Specify how many tunes ahead or
before the current tune the tune you
want is located.
LOUD
Each time you set the tune, the number changes
up to ±9.
Notes:
• While locating a specified tune:
– If the tape is rewound to its beginning, playback starts from the beginning of that side.
– If the tape is fast forwarded to the end, it is reversed and played from the beginning of the other
side.
• In the following cases, the Multi Music Scan function may not operate correctly.
– Tapes with tunes having long pianissimo passages (very quiet parts) or non-recorded portions
during tunes.
– Tapes with short non-recorded sections.
– Tapes with high level noise or humming between tunes.
Other convenient tape functions
Prohibiting tape ejection
You can prohibit the tape ejection and can “lock” a tape in the cassette compartment.
Press and hold TAPE and 0 for more than 2 seconds. “EJECT” flashes on the display for
about 5 seconds, and the tape is “locked.”
To cancel the prohibition and “unlock” the tape, press and hold TAPE and 0 for more
than 2 seconds again. “EJECT” flashes again for about 5 seconds, and this time the tape is
“unlock.”
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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.
LOUD
LOUD
Selecting preset sound modes
You can select a preset sound adjustment suitable to the music genre.
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 +2 00 On
SOFT Quiet background music +1 –3 Off
POP Light music +4 +1 Off
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Notes:
• You can adjust the preset sound mode as you like, and store in memory.
If you want to adjust and store your original sound mode, see “Storing your own sound adjustments”
on page 13.
• To adjust only the bass and treble reinforcement levels as you like, see “Adjusting the sound” on
page 12.
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Adjusting the sound
You can adjust the treble/bass sounds and the speaker balance.
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SEL
Indication To do: Range
BAS Adjust the bass –6 (min.) — +6 (max.)
(bass)
TRE Adjust the treble –6 (min.) — +6 (max.)
(treble)
FAD Adjust the front and rear speaker R6 (rear only) — F6 (front only)
(Fader)* balance
BAL Adjust the left and right speaker L6 (left only) — R6 (right only)
(Balance) balance
VOL Adjust the volume 00 (min.) — 50 (max.)
(Volume)
Note:
* If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to “00” (center).
Select the item you want to adjust.
2
Adjust the level.
Note:
Normally the + and – buttons work as the volume control buttons.
So you do not have to select “VOL” to adjust the volume level.
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Storing your own sound adjustments
Y ou can adjust the sound modes (BEAT , SOFT, POP: see page 11) as you lik e and store your
own adjustments in memory.
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2
3
4
SOUND
LOUD
SOUND
Within
5 seconds
SEL
5 seconds
5 seconds
Within
Within
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1, 4 2
Call up the sound mode you want to adjust.
See page 11 for details.
To adjust the bass or treble sound level
Select “BAS” or “TRE.”
To turn on or off the loudness function
Each time you press LOUD, the loudness function turns on
and off alternatively. (= go to step 4)
Adjust the bass or treble level.
See page 12 for details.
Press and hold SOUND until the sound mode
you have selected in step 1 flashes on the
display.
Your setting is stored in memory.
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Repeat the same procedure to store other settings.
To reset to the factory settings
Repeat the same procedure and reassign the preset values listed in the table on page 11.
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OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS
Clock
Elapsed
playing time
Setting the clock
1
2
3
4
1.
1.
SEL
DISP
2,31
4
Press and hold the button for more than 2
seconds.
“CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M” or “AREA” appears on the display.
SSM
Set the hour.
1. Select “CLOCK H” if not shown on the
2.
display.
2. Adjust the hour.
SSM
2.
Set the minute.
1. Select “CLOCK M.”
2. Adjust the minute.
Start the clock.
To check the current clock time (changing the display mode)
Press DISP repeatedly . Each time y ou press the button, the display mode changes as follows.
During tuner operation: During tape operation:
Frequency
• If the unit is not in use when you press DISP, the power turns on, the clock time is shown for
5 seconds, then the power turns off.
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Clock
Play mode
Clock
ONLY FOR KS-FX230
During CD operation:
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.
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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.
How to attach the control panel
1
Insert the left side of the
control panel into the groove
on the panel holder.
2
Press the right side of the
control panel to fix it to the
panel holder.
Note on cleaning the connectors:
If you frequently detach the contr ol panel, the
connectors will deteriorate.
T o minimize this possibility , periodically wipe
the connectors with a cotton swab or cloth
moistened with alcohol, being careful not to
damage the connectors.
Connectors
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CD CHANGER OPERATIONS
This section is ONLY FOR KS-FX230, when used with a JVC CD automatic changer
(separately purchased).
We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series with your KS-FX230.
If you have another CD automatic changer , consult y our JVC car audio dealer 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.
Before operating your CD automatic changer:
• Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your CD changer.
• If no discs are in the magazine of the CD changer or the discs are inserted upside
down, “NO CD” or “NO DISC” will appear on the display. If this happens, remove the
magazine and set the discs correctly.
• If “RESET 1 - RESET 8” appears on the display , something is wrong with the connection
between this unit and the CD changer. If this happens, check the connection, connect
the connecting cord(s) firmly if necessary, then press the reset b utton of the CD changer.
Playing CDs
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1
CD-
CH
SSM 4
Number buttonsSSM ¢
1
Select the CD automatic changer.
Play back starts from the first track of the first disc.
All tracks of all discs are played back.
Disc number
RPT RND CD-CH
Track number
Note on One-Touch Operation:
When you press CD-CH, the power automatically comes on. You do not have to press
ATT to turn on the power.
Elapsed playing time
(The clock time is shown if you have pressed
DISP to see the clock time. See page 14.)
To fast forward or reverse the track
Press and hold SSM ¢ , while playing a CD, to fast forward the track.
SSM
Press and hold SSM 4
, while playing a CD, to reverse the track.
To go to the next track or the previous track
Press SSM ¢ br iefly, while playing a CD , to go ahead to the beginning
of the next track. Each time you press the button, the beginning of the next
SSM
track is located and played back.
Press SSM 4
briefly, while playing a CD, to go back to the beginning
of the current track. Each time you press the button, the beginning of the
previous track is located and played back.
To go to a particular disc directly
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Press the number button corresponding to the disc number to start its
playback.
• To select a disc number from 1 – 6:
Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly.
• To select a disc number from 7 – 12:
Press and hold 1 (7) – 6 (12) for more than 1 second.
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Ex. When disc number 3 is selected
Disc number
Track number
RPT RND CD-CH
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Selecting CD playback modes
SCAN/RPT
MO/RND
To play back tracks at random (Random Play)
Each time you press MO/RND (Mono/Random) while playing a CD, CD
random play mode changes as follows:
MO/RND
Mode RND Indicator Plays at random
RND1 Lights All tracks of the current disc, then the tracks of the
RND2 Flashes All tracks of all discs inserted in the magazine.
RND1 RND2 Canceled
(Random1) (Random2)
next disc, and so on.
To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)
Each time you press SCAN/RPT (Scan/Repeat) while playing a CD, CD
repeat play mode changes as follows:
SCAN/RPT
Mode RPT Indicator Plays repeatedly
RPT1 Lights The current track (or specified track).
RPT2 Flashes All tracks of the current disc (or specified disc).
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RPT1 RPT2 Canceled
(Repeat1) (Repeat2)
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.
• Do not touch the highly-polished head with any
metallic or magnetic tools.
To keep the tape clean
• Always store the tapes to their storage cases
after use.
• Do not store tapes in the following places:
– Subject to direct sunlight
– With high humidity
– At extremely hot temperatures
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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.
The function below is also provided to ensure the longer life of this unit.
Ignition key-off Release/Ignition key-on play
• When you turn off the ignition key with a cassette in the compartment, the unit automatically
releases the tape from its head.
• When you turn on the ignition key with a cassette in the compartment, playback automatically
starts.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a
service center.
Symptoms
• A cassette tape cannot be
inserted.
• Cassette tapes become hot.
• Tape sound is at very low
level and sound quality is
degraded.
• Sound is sometimes
interrupted.
• Sound cannot be heard from
the speakers.
• SSM (Strong-station
Sequential Memory)
automatic preset does not
work.
• Static noise while listening
to the radio.
• “NO CD” or “NO DISC”
appears on the display.
Causes
You have tried to insert a
cassette in the wrong way.
This is not a malfunction.
The tape head is dirty.
Connections are not good.
The volume control is turned
to the minimum level.
Connections are incorrect.
Signals are too weak.
The antenna is not connected
firmly.
No CD is in the magazine.
Remedies
I
nsert the cassette with the
exposed tape facing right.
Clean it with a head cleaning
tape.
Check the cords and
connections.
Adjust it to the optimum level.
Check the cords and
connections.
Store stations manually.
Connect the antenna firmly.
Insert CDs into the magazine.
• “RESET 8” appears on the
display.
• “RESET 1-RESET 7”
appears on the display.
• The unit does not work at
all.
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CDs are inserted incorrectly.
This unit is not connected to a
CD changer correctly.
The built-in microcomputer
may function incorrectly due to
noise, etc.
Insert them correctly.
Connect this unit and the CD
changer correctly and press
the reset button of the CD
changer.
Press the reset button of the
CD changer.
Press
the same time for more than 2
seconds to reset the unit. (The
clock setting and preset
stations stored in memory are
erased.)
ATT and SEL at
SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO AMPLIFIER 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.
Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 to 8 Ω allowance)
Tone Control Range
Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz
Treble:±10 dB at 10 kHz
Frequency Response: 40 to 20,000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB
Line-Out Level/Impedance: 1.0 V/20 kΩ load
(250 nWb/m)
TUNER SECTION
Frequency Range
FM: 87.5 to 107.9 MHz
(with channel interval set to 200 kHz)
87.5 to 108.0 MHz
(with channel interval set to 50 kHz)
AM: 530 to 1,710 kHz
(with channel interval set to 10 kHz)
531 to 1,602 kHz
(with channel interval set to 9 kHz)
CASSETTE DECK SECTION
Wow & Flutter: 0.11% (WRMS)
Fast-Wind Time: 100 sec. (C-60)
Frequency Response:
50 to 16,000 Hz (± 3dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 54 dB
Stereo Separation: 40 dB
GENERAL
Power Requirement
Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 volts (11 to 16
volts allowance)
Grounding System: Negative ground
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Installation Size:
182 x 52 x 150 mm
(7-3/16" x 2-1/16" x 5-15/16")
Panel Size: 188 x 58 x 14 mm
(7-7/16" x 2-5/16" x 5/8")
Mass: 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs) (excluding accessories)
Design and specifications subject to change
without notice.
If a kit is necessary for your car, consult
your telephone directory for the nearest
car audio speciality shop.
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[FM Tuner]
Usable Sensitivity: 11.3 dBf (1.0 µV/75 Ω)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:
16.3 dBf (1.8 µV/75 Ω)
Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz):
65 dB
Frequency Response: 40 to 15,000 Hz
Stereo Separation: 35 dB
Capture Ratio: 1.5 dB
[AM Tuner]
Sensitivity: 20 µV
Selectivity: 35 dB
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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
KS-FX230/F130 CASSETTE RECEIVER
EN, SP, FR
Printed in Indonesia
JVC
0997MNMMDWJEIN
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