JVC KS-FX490 User Manual

CASSETTE RECEIVER KS-FX490

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RECEPTOR-REPRODUCTOR DE CASSETTE KS-FX490

RADIOCASSETTE KS-FX490

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.

GET0120-001A

[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.

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

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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.

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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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

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Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed together with DISP (display) button.

o DISP (display) button

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Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed together with MODE button.

; EQ (equalizer) button

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Multi Music Scan

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TAPE

Display window

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

Tape–in indicator

Main display

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

Source/clock display

Tuner reception indicators MO (monaural), ST (stereo)

EQ (equalizer) indicator

Sound mode indicators ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS, HIP HOP, JAZZ, USER

LOUD (loudness) indicator

(Dolby B) indicator

MP3 indicator

• Lights up only when playing an MP3 disc on a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer

Volume (or audio) level indicator Equalization pattern indicator

Playback mode indicators RND (random)

• Lights up only when connected to CD changer

RPT (repeat)

(folder), (track/file)

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)

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.

Remote controller

RM–RK60

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

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Turning on the power

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.

Select the source.

FM1 FM2

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.

FM3

Adjust the volume.

To increase the volume.

To decrease the volume.

Volume level appears.

Volume or audio level (see page 17) indicator

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.)

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

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.

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

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.

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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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

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).

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)

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.

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 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)

Tune in to a station (in this example, of 88.3 MHz).

Press ¢ to tune in to stations of higher frequencies.

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.

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

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Press 4 in to stations of lower frequencies.

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)

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.

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.

Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment.

The unit turns on and tape play starts automatically.

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

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.

To play back tapes recorded with the Dolby B NR*

1 Press MODE to enter the functions mode

while listening to a tape. “MODE” flashes on the upper part of the display, and the number buttons work as different function buttons.

2 Press (Dolby B), while “MODE” is still on

the display so that the lights up. “DOLBY B” also appears on the display for several seconds.

To cancel the Dolby B NR, repeat steps 1 and 2 above again.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

(Dolby B) indicator

Prohibiting cassette ejection

You can prohibit cassette ejection and lock a cassette in the cassette compartment.

While pressing TAPE (CD-CH), press and hold

TAPE

“NO EJECT” flashes on the display for about 5 seconds, and the cassette is locked and cannot be ejected.

To cancel the prohibition and unlock the cassette

While pressing TAPE (CD-CH), press and hold

“EJECT OK” flashes on the display for about 5 seconds, and the cassette is unlocked.

Note:

If you press c while cassette ejection is prohibited, the cassette will not be ejected.

for more than 2 seconds.

again 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 of or before the current tune.

During playback

Specify where (how many tunes ahead of or before the current tune) the tune you want is located.

Press ¢ to locate a tune ahead of the current tune on the cassette.

Press 4 tune before the current tune on the cassette.

Each time you press the buttons, the number changes up to ±9. When the beginning of the specified tune is located, playback starts automatically.

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

between tunes. – Tapes with short non-recorded sections. – Tapes with high level of noise or humming

between tunes.

– Tapes with tunes recorded at low recording levels.

– The Dolby NR setting does not match. For

example, if Dolby B NR is on and the tape was

recorded with no Dolby NR.

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Other convenient tape functions

Skipping the blank portions on the tape

You can skip blank portions between the tunes

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(Blank Skip). 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.

• See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on pages 15 and 16.

Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see page 16.)

Press ¢ or 4 to select “B. SKIP (blank skip).”

Playing the current tune repeatedly

You can play the current tune repeatedly (Repeat Play).

1 Press MODE to enter the functions

mode while playing a tune you want to hear over again on a cassette. “MODE” flashes on the

upper part of the display, and the

number buttons work as different function buttons.

2 Press RPT (repeat), while “MODE”

is still on the display, so that the RPT indicator lights up on the display.

Lights up when Repeat Play is turned on.

When the tune has been played, the tape is automatically rewound to the beginning of that tune and the same tune will be played again.

To cancel Repeat Play, repeat steps 1 and 2 above again so that the RPT indicator goes off.

Turn the control dial clockwise to select “ON.”

Now Blank Skip is activated.

Finish the setting.

To cancel Blank Skip, repeat the same

procedure and select “OFF” in step 3 by turning the control dial counterclockwise.

Note:

In the following cases, Blank Skip and Repeat Play 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.

– Tapes with tunes recorded at low recording levels.

– The Dolby NR setting does not match. For example,

if Dolby B NR is on and the tape was recorded with

no Dolby NR.

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS

Selecting preset sound modes (C-EQ: Custom Equalizer)

You can select a preset sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer) suitable to the music genre.

Select the sound mode you want.

When you press the button once, the last selected sound mode is recalled and applied to the current source.

Sound mode indicator flashes

Ex.: If you have selected “USER” previously

Then, each time you press the button, the sound modes change as follows:

USER ROCK CLASSIC

JAZZ POPS

HIP HOP

Indication For: Preset values

BAS TRE LOUD USER (Flat sound) 00 00 OFF

ROCK Rock or +03 +01 ON

disco music

CLASSIC Classical +01 –02 OFF

music POPS Light music +04 +01 OFF

HIP HOP Funk or Rap +02 00 ON

music JAZZ Jazz music +02 +03 OFF

Note:

• You can adjust each sound mode to your preference.

Once you make an adjustment, it is automatically stored for the currently selected sound mode. See “Adjusting the sound” on page 14.

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Sound mode indicator flashes.

Ex.: When you select “ROCK”

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