JVC KS-FX811, KS-FX911 User Manual

CASSETTE RECEIVER KS-FX911/KS-FX811

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INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

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

How to use the MODE button................... 2

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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS............ 3

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:

Y our pr eset adjustments — suc h as pr eset c hannels or sound adjustments — will also be erased.

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS .................. 13

Adjusting the sound ................................. 13

Selecting preset sound modes

(C-EQ: Custom Equalizer)...................... 14

Storing your own sound adjustments ....... 15

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ............... 16

Setting the clock ...................................... 16

Changing the general settings (PSM) ...... 16

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

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

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

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

EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS... 22

Playing an external component ................ 22

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

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

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

How to use the MODE button:

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

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

• 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.

Control panel

Display window

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

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1 4 /¢ buttons 2 5 (up) button

23 (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 (standby/on/attenuator) button p (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.

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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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Display window

a (Dolby B) indicator s Main display d Volume (or audio) level indicator

Equalization pattern indicator

f Tuner reception indicators

MO (monaural), ST (stereo)

g C-EQ (custom equalizer) indicator h RND (random) indicator j RPT (repeat) indicator k LOUD (loudness) indicator l Sound mode indicators

ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS, HIP HOP, JAZZ, USER.

/ Source/clock display z Tape–in indicator

TAPE

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)

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.

(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

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ATT

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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 to.

• Skips to the previous disc while listening to the CD changer. Each time you press the button, the disc number decreases, and the selected disc starts playing.

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1 • Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is

turned off.

• T urns 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.

• Skips to the next disc while listening to the CD changer. Each time you press the button, the disc number increases, and the selected disc starts playing.

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4 Functions the same as the control dial on the

main unit.

NOTE:

This button does not function for the preferred setting mode adjustment.

5 Selects the sound mode.

Each time you press the button, the (C-EQ: Custom Equalizer) mode changes.

6 Selects the source.

Each time you press the button, the source changes.

7 • Searches stations while listening to the radio.

• Functions as the fast forward or re wind buttons or multi music scan buttons while listening to a cassette. To release this operation, press button 2 to resume playback.

• Fast-forw ards or rev erses the trac k if pressed and held while listening to the CD changer.

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

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BASIC OPERATIONS

Multi Music Scan

TAPE

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

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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 20 – 21.

To operate the external component,

see page 22.

TAPE

FM3

(or LINE IN)**

CD*

Adjust the volume.

To increase the volume.

To decrease the volume.

Volume or audio level (see page 18)

Volume level appears.

Adjust the sound as you want.

indicator

(See pages 13 – 15.)

To drop the volume in a moment

Press 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.

• If you turn the control dial clockwise, you can also restore the sound.

Note:

* Without connecting the CD changer, you cannot

select the CD changer as the source.

** To select the external component other than the

CD changer, EXT IN must be set to LINE IN. (See page 18.)

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 16.

RADIO OPERATIONS

Multi Music Scan

TAPE

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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.

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.

Press ¢ to search stations of higher frequencies.

Press 4 to search stations of lower frequencies.

While searching stations, “SEEK” appears on the display. When a station is received, searching stops.

Selected band appears.

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Tune in to a station you want while “MANU” is flashing.

Press ¢ to tune 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 50 kHz intervals for FM and 9 kHz for AM) until you release the button.

frequencies.

Press 4 to tune 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” appears on the lower 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.

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

Y ou 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 (the ST indicator goes off).

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.

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JVC KS-FX811, KS-FX911 User Manual

KS-FX911/KS-FX811

CONTENTS

How to reset your unit

How to use the MODE button:

Control panel

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

Preparing the remote controller

Remote controller

BASIC OPERATIONS

Turning on the power

RADIO OPERATIONS

Listening to the radio

Storing stations in memory