JVC KS-FX280 User Manual

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CASSETTE RECEIVER

RECEPTOR-REPRODUCTOR DE CASSETTE RADIOCASSETTE

KS-FX280

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.

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INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Serial No.

GET0061-001A

[J]

How to reset your unit

Press and hold both the SEL (Select) and (Standby/On/Attenuator) buttons at the same time for several seconds.

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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 number buttons:

If you press MODE, the unit goes into functions mode and the number buttons work as different function buttons.

MODE

Time countdown indicator

To use these buttons as number buttons again after pressing MODE, wait for 5 seconds without pressing any number button until the functions mode is cleared.

• Pressing MODE again also clears the functions mode.

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.

How to reset your unit .............................. 2

How to use the number buttons ............... 2

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ........... 4

Control panel ............................................ 4

Using the remote controller ...................... 5

Preparing the remote controller ............... 6

BASIC OPERATIONS ...................... 7

Turning on the power ............................... 7

RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS ............. 8

Listening to the radio ................................ 8

Storing stations in memory ...................... 8

Tuning into a preset station ...................... 10

TAPE OPERATIONS ....................... 11

Listening to a cassette ............................. 11

Finding the beginning of a tune ................ 12

Other convenient tape functions .............. 12

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS .................. 14

Turning on/off the loudness function ........ 14

Adjusting the sound ................................. 14

Using the sound control memory (SCM) .. 15

Canceling advanced SCM ....................... 15

Storing your own sound adjustments ....... 16

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ............... 17

Setting the clock ....................................... 17

Selecting the level display ........................ 18

Detaching the control panel ..................... 19

CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ............. 20

Playing CDs ............................................. 20

Selecting CD playback modes ................. 21

EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS 22

Selecting the external component to use . 22

MAINTENANCE ............................ 23

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 24

SPECIFICATIONS.......................... 25

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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.

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.

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

Control panel

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Display window

LOUD

ISP

1 (Standby/On/Attenuator) button 2 LOUD (Loudness) button 3 SEL (Select) button 4 Cassette compartment 5 0 (Eject) button 6 FM/AM button 7 TAPE TS button 8 4

9 +/– button p DISP (Display) button q Remote sensor w MO (Monaural) button e RPT (Repeat) button r RND (Random) button t Number buttons y MODE button u SCM (Sound control memory) button

/ ¢ buttons

• Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed together.

CD CHANGER CONTROL

e rq

i CD-CH (CD Changer) button o

Display window

; SCM indicator a Volume (or audio) level indicator s MO(Monaural) indicator

d LOUD indicator f RND (Random) indicator g Band indicators

h CD-CH (CD Changer) indicator j TAPE indicator k Main display l RPT (Repeat) indicator

(Control panel release) button

ST(Stereo) indicator

FM1, FM2, FM3, AM

KS-FX280

Multi Music Scan

MODE SCM

FM/AM

TAPE

Using the remote controller

RM-RK31

1 Functions the same as the button

on the main unit.

2 • Functions as the BAND button while

listening to the radio. Each time you press the button, the band changes.

• Functions as the DISC + button while listening to the CD changer. Each time you press the button, the disc number increases, and the selected disc starts playing.

• Functions as the PROG button while listening to a tape. Each time you press the button, the tape direction changes alternately.

3 • Functions as the PRESET button while

listening to the radio. Each time you press the button, the preset station number increases, and the selected station is tuned in.

• Functions as the DISC – button while listening to the CD changer. Each time you press the button, the disc number decreases, and the selected disc starts playing.

4 Functions the same as the + and – buttons on

the main unit.

NOTE:

These buttons cannot be used for the clock (CLOCK H, CLOCK M), SCM LINK, LEVEL, B. SKIP and EXT IN adjustments (see pages 17, 18 and 22).

5 Selects the sound mode.

Each time you press SCM (Sound Control Memory), the mode changes.

6 Selects the source.

Each time you press FUNC (function), the source changes.

7 • Searches stations while listening to the

radio.

• Fast forwards or reverses the track if pressed and held while listening to a CD.

• Skips to the beginning of the next tracks or goes back to the beginning of the current (or previous tracks) if pressed briefly while listening to a CD.

• Functions as the fast forward or rewind buttons or Multi Music Scan buttons while listening to a tape.

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Preparing the remote controller

Before using the remote controller:

• Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the main unit. Make sure there is no

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obstacle in between.

Remote sensor

• Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).

Installing the battery

When the controllable range or effectiveness of the remote controller decreases, replace the battery.

1. Remove the battery holder.

1) Push out the battery holder in the direction indicated by the arrow using a ball point pen or a similar tool.

2) Remove the battery holder.

(back side)

3. Return the battery holder.

Insert again the battery holder pushing it until you hear a clicking sound.

(back side)

WARNING:

• Store the batteries in a place which children cannot reach. If a child accidentally swallows the battery, immediately consult a doctor.

• Do not recharge, short, disassemble or heat the batteries or dispose of in a fire. Doing any of these things may cause the batteries to give off heat, crack or start a fire.

• Do not leave the batteries with other metallic materials. Doing this may cause the batteries to give off heat, crack or start a fire.

• When throwing away or saving the batteries, wrap in tape and insulate; otherwise, it may cause the batteries to give off heat, crack or start a fire.

• Do not poke the batteries with tweezers or similar tools. Doing this may cause the batteries to give off heat, crack or start a fire.

2. Place the battery.

Slide the battery into the holder with the + side facing upwards so that the battery is fixed in the holder.

Lithium coin battery (product number: CR2025)

LOUD

SEL

DISP

Turning on the power

Turn on the power.

BASIC OPERATIONS

KS-FX280

CD CHANGER CONTROL

Multi Music Scan

MODE SCM

Adjust the volume.

TAPE

FM/AM

To increase the volume.

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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.

Select the source.

TAPE

FM /AM

To operate the tuner,

see pages 8 – 10.

To operate the tape,

see pages 11 – 13.

To operate the CD changer,

see pages 20 – 21.

To operate the external component,

see page 22.

To decrease the volume.

Volume level appears

Volume level indicator (See page 18)

Adjust the sound as you want (see pages 14-16).

To drop the volume in a moment

Press briefly while listening to any source. “AT T ” 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 and hold until “SEE YOU” appears on the display.

Note:

When you use this unit for the first time, set the built-in clock correctly, see page 17.

RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS

LOUD

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SEL

DISP

Listening to the radio

Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM).

You can select any one of FM1, FM2, and FM3 to listen to an FM station.

FM /AM

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

Selected band appears

Start searching a station.

When a station is received, searching stops.

To search stations of higher frequencies.

CD CHANGER CONTROL

KS-FX280

Multi Music Scan

MODE SCM

FM /AM

TAPE

To tune in a particular frequency manually:

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.

3 Press ¢

or 4 repeatedly until the

frequency you want is reached.

• If you hold down the button, the frequency

keeps changing until you release the button.

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

You can preset 6 local FM stations in each FM band (FM1, FM2 and FM3).

To search stations of lower frequencies.

To stop searching before a station is received,

press the same button you have pressed for searching.

Select the FM band (FM1, FM2 or FM3) you want to store FM stations into.

FM /AM

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

Press and hold the both buttons for more than 2 seconds.

“SSM” appears, then disappears when automatic preset is over.

Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz.

See page 8 to tune into a station.

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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.

Manual preset

You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM) manually.

Ex: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the

preset number 1 of the FM1 band

Select the FM1 band.

FM /AM

Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds.

Preset number “P1” starts flashing for a while.

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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JVC KS-FX280 User Manual

CONTENTS

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

BASIC OPERATIONS

RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS