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GET0068-001A
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ESP
AÑOL
FRANÇAIS
CASSETTE RECEIVER
KS-FX480
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
RECEPTOR-REPRODUCTOR DE CASSETTE KS-FX480
RADIOCASSETTE
KS-FX480
200W
KS-FX480
Multi
Music
Scan
TAPE
SOUND
VOL
VOL
SOURCE
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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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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.
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 use the number buttons:
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 for 5 seconds without
pressing any number button until the functions mode is cleared.
· Pressing MODE again also clears the functions mode.
How to reset your unit ...............................
2
How to use the number 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 BASIC 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
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 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.
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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS
Control panel
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Scan
KS-FX480
o DISP (display) button
· Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed
together with MODE button.
; EQ (equalizer) button
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 Tape­in indicator
1
4
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buttons
2
5 (up) button
Tape
` 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.
Display window
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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.
(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 sensor
(back side)
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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.
· 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.
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 rewind buttons
or multi music scan buttons while listening to
a cassette. To release this operation, press
button 2 then starts playback.
· Fast-forwards or reverses the track 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 the CD changer.
Remote controller
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.
· 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.
SOUND
VOL
VOL
SOURCE
R
F
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2
3
4
6
7
5
ATT
RM­RK50
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