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GET0120-001A
[J]
ESP
AÑOL
FRANÇAIS
CASSETTE RECEIVER
KS-FX490
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
RECEPTOR-REPRODUCTOR DE CASSETTE KS-FX490
RADIOCASSETTE
KS-FX490
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.
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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CONTENTS
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
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
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 reset your unit
After detaching the control panel, press the
reset button on the panel holder using a ball-
point 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.
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.
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.
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.
MO (monaural)
indicator lights up.
Time countdown
indicator
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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS
Control panel
Display window
a Text information indicators
TAG (ID3 Tag),
(folder),
(track/file)
· Lights up only when playing an MP3 disc or a CD
Text on a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer
s Tape­in 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
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(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)
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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
(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
· 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
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Preparing the remote controller 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.
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.
· 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.
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 sensor
(back side)
1)
2)
(back side)
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Remote controller
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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 MP3-
compatible 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 MP3-
compatible 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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