JVC KS-FX490 User Manual
CASSETTE RECEIVER KS-FX490
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RECEPTOR-REPRODUCTOR DE CASSETTE KS-FX490
RADIOCASSETTE KS-FX490
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For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
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FRANÇAIS
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.
GET0120-001A
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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
How to reset your unit ....................................... 2
How to use the MODE buttons .......................... 2
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ................. 3
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Control panel ..................................................... 3
Preparing the remote controller ......................... 4
Remote controller .............................................. 5
BASIC OPERATIONS ............................ 6
Turning on the power ........................................ 6
RADIO OPERATIONS ........................... 7
Listening to the radio ......................................... 7
Storing stations in memory ................................ 8
Tuning in to a preset station .............................. 9
TAPE OPERATIONS ............................. 10
Listening to a cassette ...................................... 10
Finding the beginning of a tune ......................... 11
Other convenient tape functions ....................... 12
How to reset your unit
After detaching the control panel, press the
reset button on the panel holder using a ballpoint pen or a similar tool.
This will reset the built-in microcomputer.
Note:
Your preset adjustments — such as preset channels
or sound adjustments — will also be erased.
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ........................ 13
Selecting preset sound modes
(C-EQ: Custom Equalizer) .............................. 13
Adjusting the sound ........................................... 14
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ..................... 15
Setting the clock ................................................ 15
Changing the general settings (PSM) ............... 15
Detaching the control panel .............................. 18
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ................... 19
About MP3 Discs ............................................... 19
Playing Discs ..................................................... 19
Playing a CD Text .............................................. 22
Selecting the playback modes .......................... 23
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS ........ 24
Playing an external component ......................... 24
MAINTENANCE .................................. 25
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................... 26
SPECIFICATIONS................................ 28
How to use the MODE buttons
If you press MODE, the unit goes into functions mode, then the number buttons work as different
function buttons.
When connecting a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer. The 8/9 button will also work as +10/-10
•
buttons after pressing MODE.
Ex.: When number button 2 works as MO (monaural) button.
MO (monaural)
indicator lights up.
To use these buttons for original functions again after pressing MODE, wait for 5 seconds without
pressing any of these buttons untill the functions mode is cleared (“MODE” disappears from the display.
• Pressing MODE again also clears the functions mode.
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.
2
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.
Time countdown
indicator
Control panel
Display window
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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS
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24
37
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p
w
q
1 4 /¢ buttons
2 5 (up) button
` (tape direction) button
3 ∞ (down) button
4 Remote sensor
5 Display window
6 0 (eject) button
7 FM AM button
8 TAPE CD-CH button
9
p
(standby/on/attenuator) button
(control panel release) button
q SEL (select) button
w Control dial
e MO (monaural) button
r
(Dolby B) button
t RPT (repeat) button
y RND (random) button
u Number buttons
i MODE button
•
Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed
together with DISP (display) button.
o DISP (display) button
•
Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed
together with MODE button.
; EQ (equalizer) button
5
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KS-FX490
Multi
Music
Scan
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TAPE
Display window
a
Text information indicators
TAG (ID3 Tag),
• Lights up only when playing an MP3 disc or a CD
Text on a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer
s
Tape–in indicator
d
Main display
f
Playback item indicators
(disc)
• Lights up only when connected to CD changer
(folder)
• Lights up only when playing an MP3 disc on a JVC
MP3-compatible CD changer
g
Source/clock display
h
Tuner reception indicators
MO (monaural), ST (stereo)
j
EQ (equalizer) indicator
k
Sound mode indicators
ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS, HIP HOP, JAZZ, USER
l
LOUD (loudness) indicator
/
(Dolby B) indicator
z
MP3 indicator
• Lights up only when playing an MP3 disc on a JVC
MP3-compatible CD changer
x
Volume (or audio) level indicator
Equalization pattern indicator
c
Playback mode indicators
RND (random)
• Lights up only when connected to CD changer
RPT (repeat)
(folder), (track/file)
3
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
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)
3. Return the battery holder.
Insert again the battery holder pushing it until
you hear a clicking sound.
• 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)
1)
2)
(back side)
WARNING:
• Store the battery in a place where children cannot
reach.
If a child accidentally swallows the battery,
consult a doctor immediately.
• Do not recharge, short, disassemble or heat the
battery or dispose it in a fire.
Doing any of these things may cause the battery to
give off heat, crack or start a fire.
• Do not leave the battery with other metallic
materials.
Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat,
crack or start a fire.
• When throwing away or saving the battery, wrap it
in tape and insulate; otherwise, the battery may
start to give off heat, crack or start a fire.
• Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar
tools.
Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat,
crack or start a fire.
CAUTION:
DO NOT leave the remote controller in a place (such
as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for a long
time. Otherwise, it may be damaged.
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Remote controller
RM–RK60
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1 • Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is
turned off.
• Turns off the unit if pressed and held until
“SEE YOU” appears on the display.
• Drops the volume level in a moment if
pressed briefly.
Press again to resume the volume.
2 • Selects the band while listening to the radio.
Each time you press the button, the band
changes.
• Changes the tape direction while listening
to a cassette.
Each time you press the button, the tape
direction changes alternately.
• While playing an MP3 disc on an MP3compatible CD changer;
– Skips to the next disc if pressed briefly.
– Skips to the next folder if pressed and held.
Note:
While playing a CD on a CD changer,
this always skips to the next disc.
3 • Selects the preset stations while listening to
the radio.
Each time you press the button, the preset
station number increases, and the selected
station is tuned in.
• While playing an MP3 disc on an MP3compatible CD changer;
– Skips to the previous disc if pressed briefly.
– Skips to the previous folder if pressed and
held.
Note:
While playing a CD on a CD changer, this
always skips to the previous disc.
4 Selects the sound mode (C-EQ: custom
equalizer).
Each time you press the button, the sound mode
(C-EQ) changes.
5 Selects the source.
Each time you press the button, the source
changes.
6 • Searches for stations while listening to the
radio.
• Functions as the fast-forward or rewind
buttons if pressed and hold while listening
to a cassette.
To release this operation, press button 2 to
resume playback.
• Functions as Multi Music Scan buttons if
pressed while listening to a cassette.
To release this operation, press button 2 to
resume playback.
• Fast-forwards or reverses the track/file if
pressed and held while listening to the CD
changer.
• Skips to the beginning of the next track/file
or goes back to the beginning of the current
(or previous) tracks/files if pressed briefly
while listening to the CD changer.
7 Functions the same as the control dial on
the main unit.
Note:
These buttons do not function for the
preferred setting mode adjustment.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
1 3 2
Turning on the power
1
Turn on the power.
“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
Select the source.
FM1 FM2
AM
TAPE
TAPE
(or LINE IN )
To operate the tuner (FM or AM),
see pages 7 – 9.
To operate the tape,
see pages 10 – 12.
To operate the CD changer,
see pages 19 – 23.
To operate the external component,
see page 24.
CD
FM3
*
3
Adjust the volume.
To increase the volume.
To decrease the volume.
Volume level appears.
Volume or audio
level (see page 17)
indicator
4
Adjust the sound as you want.
*
*
(See pages 13 – 14.)
To drop the volume in a moment
Press
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.
• If you turn the control dial, you can also restore
the sound.
briefly while listening to any
Notes:
* Without connecting the CD changer you cannot
select the CD changer as the source.
** To select the external component other than the
CD Changer, the “EXT IN” setting must be set to
LINE IN. (See page 17.)
6
To turn off the power
Press and hold
on the display.
Note:
When you use this unit for the first time, set the built-in
clock correctly, see page 15.
until “SEE YOU” appears
RADIO OPERATIONS
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Listening to the radio
You can use either automatic searching or manual
searching to tune in to a particular station.
Searching a station automatically:
Auto search
1
Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
(F1) (F2) (F3)
Selected band appears.
Note:
This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2,
FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an
FM broadcast.
2
Start searching a station.
Press ¢
stations of higher
frequencies.
to search
To stop searching before a station is received,
press the same button you have pressed for
searching.
Searching a station manually:
Manual search
1
Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
(F1) (F2) (F3)
Note:
This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2,
FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an
FM broadcast.
2
Press and hold ¢ or 4 until
“MANU (manual)” starts flashing on
the display.
Selected band appears.
Press 4
stations of lower
frequencies.
While searching stations, “SEEK” appears
on the display.
When a station is received, searching stops.
to search
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3
Tune in to a station you want while
“MANU (manual)” is flashing.
Press ¢
in to stations of higher
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• If you release your finger from the button,
the manual mode will automatically turn off
after 5 seconds.
• If you hold down the button, the frequency
keeps changing. (in 200 kHz intervals for
FM and 10 kHz for AM) until you release
the button.
frequencies.
Press 4
in to stations of lower
frequencies.
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to
receive:
1 Press MODE to enter the functions
mode while listening to an FM
stereo broadcast.
“MODE” flashes on the upper part
of the display, and the number
buttons work as different function
buttons.
2 Press MO (monaural), while
“MODE” is still on the display, so
that the MO indicator lights up on
the display.
Then, each time you press MO
(monaural), the MO indicator lights
up and goes off alternately.
Lights up when receiving an FM broadcast in stereo.
to tune
to tune
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).
1
Select the FM band (FM1 – 3) you want
to store FM stations into.
Each time you press the
button, the band changes as
follows:
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
(F1) (F2) (F3)
2
Press and hold both buttons for more
than 2 seconds.
“SSM” appears, then disappears when automatic
preset is over.
When the MO indicator is lit on the display, the
sound you hear becomes monaural but the
reception will be improved.
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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
1
Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM) you
want to store stations into (in this
example, FM1).
Each time you press the
button, the band changes
as follows:
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
(F1) (F2) (F3)
2
Tune in to a station (in this
example, of 88.3 MHz).
Press ¢ to tune
in to stations of higher
frequencies.
4
Repeat the above procedure to store
other stations 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.
Tuning in to a preset station
You can easily tune in to a preset station.
Remember that you must store stations first. If you
have not stored them yet, see “Storing stations in
memory” on pages 8 and 9.
1
Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).
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Press 4
in to stations of lower
frequencies.
3
Press and hold the number button (in
this example, 1) for more than 2
seconds.
Selected band/preset number and
“MEMO” (memory) appear
alternately for a while.
to tune
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
(F1) (F2) (F3)
2
Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset
station you want.
Note:
You can also use the 5 (up) or ∞ (down) buttons on
the unit to select the next or previous preset stations.
Each time you press the 5 (up) or ∞ (down) buttons,
the next or previous preset station is tuned in.
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TAPE OPERATIONS
Listening to a cassette
You can play back type I (normal) tapes.
1
Open the control panel.
Note on One-Touch Operation:
When a cassette is already in the cassette
compartment, select tape as the source by
pressing TAPE CD-CH to start tape play
automatically.
2
Insert a cassette into the cassette
compartment.
The unit turns on and
tape play starts
automatically.
3
Close the control panel by hand.
Tape–in indicator appears.
To stop play and eject the cassette
Press 0.
Tape play stops, the control panel opens and then
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).
• You can eject the cassette while the unit is turned
off by pressing 0.
To fast-forward and rewind a tape
Press ¢ 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 4
1 second to rewind the 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 play starts from that position on the tape.
for more than
10
4
Select the tape direction.
Each time you press `,
the tape direction changes
alternately forward
(TAPE
(TAPE
) and reverse
).
Notes:
• When one side of the tape reaches its end during
play, the other side of the tape automatically starts
playing. (Auto Reverse)
• When the tape reaches its end while fast-forwarding,
the tape direction will be changed automatically.
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