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CASSETTE RECEIVER KS-FX440/FX240 RECEPTOR-REPRODUCTOR DE CASSETTE KS-FX440/FX240 RADIOCASSETTE KS-FX440/FX240 BAND PROG DISC FUNC Multi DISC PRESET Music CD CHANGER CONTROL Scan SOUND MO/RND DISP SCAN LOUD KS-FX440 Multi Music CD CHANGER CONTROL Scan SOUND MO/RND LOUD DISP SCAN KS-FX240 For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
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 BASIC OPERATIONS ............ 3 RADIO OPERATIONS ........... 4 Listening to the radio ..............4 Storing stations in memory ............
BASIC OPERATIONS Note: When you use this unit for the first time, set the built-in clock correctly, see page 15. Turn on the power. 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.
RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM). You can select any one of FM1, FM2, and FM3 to listen to an FM station. Audio level indicator To search stations of Start searching a station. lower frequencies.
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 (Strong-station 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).
Manual preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM) manually. EXAMPLE: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band Select the FM1 band. Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz. See page 4 to tune into a station.
Tuning into a preset station You can easily tune into a preset station. Remember that you must store stations first. If you have not stored them yet, see pages 5 and 6. Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) you want.
Other convenient tuner functions MO/RND/h (for KS-FX440) MO/RND (for KS-FX240) SCAN/RPT +/– Scanning broadcast stations When you press SCAN/RPT while listening to the radio, station scanning starts. Each time a broadcast is tuned in, scanning stops for about 5 seconds (tuned frequency number flashes on the display), and you can check what program is now being broadcasted.
TAPE OPERATIONS Listening to a tape (Only for KS-FX440) Insert a cassette. The unit turns on and tape play starts automatically. When one side of the tape reaches its end during play, the other side of the tape automatically starts playing. (Auto Reverse) Note on One-Touch Operation: When a cassette is already in the cassette compartment, pressing TAPE xc turns on the...
To fast-forward and rewind a tape ¢ for more than 1 second to fast-forward the • Press tape. When the tape reaches its end, the tape is reversed and Tape direction playback starts from the beginning of the other side. •...
Other convenient tape functions TAPE Prohibiting tape ejection You can prohibit the tape ejection and can “lock” a tape in the cassette compartment. Press and hold TAPE xc and 0 for more than 2 seconds. “EJECT” flashes on the display for about 5 seconds, and the tape is “locked.”...
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Turning on/off the loudness function The human ear is less sensitive to low and high frequencies at low volumes. The loudness function can boost these frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound at low volume level. Each time you press LOUD, the loudness function turns on/off alternatively. Selecting preset sound modes You can select a preset sound adjustment suitable to the music genre.
Adjusting the sound You can adjust the treble/bass sounds and the speaker balance. Select the item you want to adjust. Indication To do: Range Adjust the bass –6 (min.) — +6 (max.) (bass) Adjust the treble –6 (min.) — +6 (max.) (treble) Adjust the front and rear speaker R6 (rear only) —...
Storing your own sound adjustments You can adjust the sound modes (BEAT, SOFT, POP: see page 12) as you like and store your own adjustments in memory. 2 1, 4 Call up the sound mode you want to adjust. See page 12 for details. Within 5 seconds To adjust the bass or treble sound level...
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Setting the clock 2, 3 Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds. “CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M”, “LEVEL” or “AREA” appears on the display. Set the hour. 1. Select “CLOCK H” if not shown on the display.
Selecting the level display You can select the level display according to your preference. When shipped from the factory, the level indicator on the display shows the audio level setting. AUDIO: Audio level indicator : Volume level indicator Press and hold SEL for more than 2 seconds. “CLOCK H,”...
Detaching the control panel You can detach the control panel when leaving the car. 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 How to attach the control panel...
REMOTE OPERATIONS This section is only for KS-FX440 Remote sensor 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).
We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series with your unit. If you have another CD automatic changer, consult your JVC car audio dealer for connections. • For example, if your CD automatic changer is one of the KD-MK series, you need a cord (KS- U15K) for connecting it to this unit.
To fast forward or reverse the track Press and hold 4 , while playing a CD, to reverse the track. ¢ , while playing a CD, to fast forward the track. Press and hold To go to the next track or the previous track Press 4 briefly, while playing a CD, to go back to the beginning of the current track.
Selecting CD playback modes MO/RND/h (for KS-FX440) MO/RND (for KS-FX240) SCAN/RPT To play back tracks at random (Random Play) Each time you press MO/RND/h (mono/random/Dolby NR: for KS-FX440) or MO/RND (mono/random: for KS-FX240) while playing a CD, CD random play mode changes as follows: RND1 RND2 Canceled...
MAINTENANCE To extend the lifetime of the unit This unit requires very little attention, but you will be able to extend the life of the unit if you follow the instructions below. To clean the heads • Clean the heads after every 10 hours of use using a wet-type head cleaning tape (available at an audio store).
TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms Causes Remedies • A cassette tape cannot be You have tried to insert a nsert the cassette with the inserted. cassette in the wrong way.
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