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CASSETTE RECEIVER
RECEPTOR-REPRODUCTOR DE CASSETTE
RADIOCASSETTE
KS-FX280
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
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INSTRUCTIONS
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MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS Mode
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How to reset your unit Press and hold both the SEL (Select) and (Standby/On/Attenuator) buttons at the same time for several seconds. 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 th
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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 OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ............... 17 How to use the number buttons ............... 2 Setting the clock ....................................... 17 Selecting the level display ........................ 18 LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ...........
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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS Control panel ; a sdf ghj k l Display window 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 KS-FX280 TAPE CD CHANGER CONTROL LOUD FM /AM Multi Music Scan CD CH MODE SCM 9 pq w e r t y uio 1 (Standby/On/Attenuator) button i CD-CH (CD Changer) button 2 LOUD (Loudness) button o (Control panel release) button 3 SEL (Select) button 4 Cassette compartment Display window 50 (Eject) button ; SCM indicator 6 FM/AM button a Volume (or audio) level indicator 7 TAPE TS button s MO(Monaural) indicator 8 4 / ¢ bu
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3 • Functions as the PRESET button while Using the remote controller listening to the radio. Each time you press the button, the preset station number increases, and the selected station is tuned in. 5 • Functions as the DISC – button while listening to the CD changer. 6 1 Each time you press the button, the disc number decreases, and the selected disc 2 starts playing. 7 4 Functions the same as the + and – buttons on 3 the main unit. NOTE: These buttons cannot be used for the clock 4 (CLOCK H,
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3. Return the battery holder. Preparing the remote controller Insert again the battery holder pushing it until you hear a clicking sound. Before using the remote controller: • Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the main unit. Make sure there is no obstacle in between. (back side) WARNING: • Store the batteries in a place which children Remote sensor cannot reach. If a child accidentally swallows the battery, • Do not expose the remote sensor to strong immediately consult
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BASIC OPERATIONS KS-FX280 TAPE CD CHANGER CONTROL LOUD FM /AM Multi Music Scan CD CH MODE SCM 1 3 2 2 3 Adjust the volume. Turning on the power To increase the volume. 1 Turn on the power. To decrease the volume. Note on One-Touch Operation: • When you select a source in step 2 below, the Volume level appears power automatically comes on. You do not have to press this button to turn on the power. 2 Select the source. Volume level indicator (See page 18) TAPE 4 Adjust the sound as you want (se
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RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS KS-FX280 TAPE CD CHANGER CONTROL LOUD FM /AM Multi Music Scan CD CH MODE SCM To tune in a particular frequency Listening to the radio manually: 1 Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or 1 Press FM/AM to select the band. AM). 2 Press and hold ¢ or 4 until “M” starts flashing on the display. You can select any one of FM1, FM2, and Now you can manually change the frequency FM3 to listen to an FM station. while “M” is flashing. 3 Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly until the FM /AM frequen
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2 Press and hold the both buttons for 2 Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz. more than 2 seconds. See page 8 to tune into a station. “SSM” appears, then disappears when automatic preset is over. Local FM stations with the strongest signals are 3 Press and hold the button for more searched and stored automatically in the band than 2 seconds. 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 automat
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When an FM stereo broadcast is hard Tuning into a preset station to receive: You can easily tune into a preset station. 1 Press MODE to enter the functions mode while Remember that you must store stations first. If you listening to an FM stereo broadcast. have not stored them yet, see pages 8 and 9. 2 Press MO (monaural), while still in the functions mode, so that the MO indicator lights 1 Select the band (FM1, FM2 FM3 or up on the display. AM) you want. • Each time you press the button, the MO
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TAPE OPERATIONS KS-FX280 TAPE CD CHANGER CONTROL LOUD FM /AM Multi Music Scan CD CH MODE SCM To fast-forward and rewind a tape Listening to a cassette You can play back type 1 (normal) tapes. 1 Insert a cassette. The unit turns on and tape play starts • Press ¢ for more than 1 second to fast- automatically. When one forward the tape. side of the tape reaches When the tape reaches its end, the tape is its end during play, the reversed and playback starts from the other side of the tape beginn
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Finding the beginning of a Other convenient tape tune functions Multi Music Scan allows you to automatically start Prohibiting tape ejection playback from the beginning of a specified tune. You can prohibit the tape ejection and can “lock” You can specify up to 9 tunes ahead or before the a tape in the cassette compartment. current tune. Press and hold TAPE23 and 0 for more than 2 seconds. “NO EJECT” flashes on the display for During playback about 5 seconds, and the tape is “locked.” To locate
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Notes: Playing the current tune repeatedly In the following cases, the Multi Music Scan, and Repeat You can play the current tune repetedly. (Repeat function mechanisms may not operate correctly. These Play). are NOT malfunctions; use the mechanisms to suitably accommodate the materials and situations. • Tapes with tunes having long pianissimo passages 1 Press MODE to enter the functions mode while (very quiet parts) or non-recorded portions during playing a tape. This unit enters the functions
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SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Indication To do Range Turning on/off the loudness BAS Adjust the bass –06 (min.) function (Bass) | +06 (max.) The human ear is less sensitive to low and high frequencies at low volumes. TRE Adjust the treble –06 (min.) The loudness function can boost these frequencies (Treble) | to produce a well-balanced sound at low volume +06 (max.) level. FAD* Adjust the front R06 (Rear only) Each time you press LOUD, the loudness function (Fader)* and rear speaker | turns on/off alt
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Using the Sound Control Recalling the sound modes Memory (SCM) When “SCM LINK” is set to “LINK ON”, select the source. You can select and store a preset sound adjustment suitable to each playback source. (Advanced SCM) TAPE FM /AM Selecting and storing the sound modes CD CH Once you select a sound mode, it is stored in memory, and will be recalled every time you select Each time you change the playback source, the the same source. A sound mode can be stored for SCM indicator flashes on the disp
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1 Press and hold SEL for more than 2 1 Call up the sound mode you want to seconds. adjust. “CLOCK H”, “CLOCK M”, “SCM LINK”, • See page 15 for details. * “LEVEL”, “B.SKIP” or “EXT IN ” appears on SCM the display. * Displayed only when one of the following sources is 2 Select “BAS” (bass) or “TRE” (treble). selected—FM, AM and TAPE. 2 Select “SCM LINK” if not shown on the display. 3 Adjust the bass or treble level. See page 14 for details. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the 3 Select the desired
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OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS To check the current clock time (changing Setting the clock the display mode) 1 Press and hold the button for more Press DISP repeatedly. Each than 2 seconds. time you press the button, the “CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M”, display mode changes as follows. “SCM LINK”, “LEVEL”, * “B.SKIP” or “EXT IN ” appears on the display. • During tuner operation: * Displayed only when one of the following sources is Frequency ↔ Clock selected — FM, AM and TAPE. 2 Set the hour. • During tape operation
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3 Select the desired mode — “AUDIO Selecting the level display 1”, “AUDIO 2” or “OFF”. You can select the level display according to your preference. When shipped from the factory, “AUDIO 2” is selected. AUDIO1: Level meter illuminates. AUDIO2: Alternates level meter and illumination display. OFF: Erases the audio level indicator. 4 Finish the setting. 1 Press and hold SEL for more than 2 seconds. “CLOCK H”, “CLOCK M”, “SCM LINK”, * “LEVEL”, “B.SKIP” or “EXT IN ” appears on the display. * Displa
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How to attach the control panel Detaching the control panel 1 Insert the left side of the control You can detach the control panel when leaving the panel into the groove on the car. panel holder. 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. How to detach the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power. 1 Unlock the control panel. 2 Press the right side of the co
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CD CHANGER OPERATIONS KS-FX280 TAPE CD CHANGER CONTROL LOUD FM /AM Multi Music Scan CD CH MODE SCM Read this section only when you used with a Playing CDs JVC CD automatic changer (separately purchased). 1 Select the CD automatic changer. We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series with your unit. Playback starts from the first CD If you have another CD automatic changer, consult CH track of the first disc. your JVC car audio dealer for connections. All tracks of all discs are • For exam
