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 ..............3 BASIC OPERATIONS ............ 4 RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS .........
Selecting the level display ............28 Selecting the dimmer mode (ONLY FOR KS-FX850R) ..... 29 Selecting the telephone muting ..........29 Turning on/off the key-touch tone (ONLY FOR KS-FX850R) ..30 Selecting the external component to use ........30 Detaching the control panel ............31 REMOTE OPERATIONS ..........
BASIC OPERATIONS Note: When you use this unit for the first time, set the built-in clock correctly. (See page 25.) 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 BASIC OPERATIONS Listening to the radio Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM). FM/AM You can select any one of FM1, FM2, and FM3 to listen to an FM station. (FM1) (FM2) (FM3) Audio (see page 28) or Selected band (or clock volume level indicator time: see page 28)
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. FM/AM Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz.
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 6 and 7. MO RND Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) FM/AM you want.
RDS OPERATIONS What you can do with RDS EON RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular programme signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of programme they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc. Another advantage of RDS function is called “EON (Enhanced Other Networks).”...
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Mode 1 The AF indicator lights up but the REG indicator does not. Network-Tracking is activated with Regionalization set to “off.” Switches to another station within the same network when the receiving signals from the current station become weak. Note: In this mode, the programme may differ from the one currently received.
Using Standby Reception Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to your favorite programme (PTY: Programme Type) and Traffic Announcement (TA) from the current source (another FM station, tape, CD and other connected components). Note: Standby Reception will not work if you are listening to an AM station. TA Standby Reception •...
Selecting Your Favorite Programme for PTY Standby Reception You can select your favorite programme for PTY Standby Reception to store in memory. When shipped from the factory, “NEWS” is stored as the programme type for PTY Standby Reception. FM/AM Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds to call up the Preferred Setting Mode (PSM: see page 26).
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To store your favorite programme types FM/AM Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds to call up the Preferred Setting Mode (PSM: see page 26). Select “PTY SRCH (search)” if not shown on the display. Select one of twenty-nine PTY codes. (See page 15.) Selected code name appears on the display.
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To search your favorite programme type FM/AM Press and hold PTY (programme type) for more than 1 second while listening to an FM station. The last selected PTY code and preset number appear. Select one of PTY codes stored in preset number buttons (1 to 6).
Other convenient RDS functions and adjustments Automatic selection of the station when using the number buttons Usually when you press the number button, the preset station is tuned in. However, when the preset station is an RDS station, something different will happen. If the signals from that preset station are not sufficient for good reception, this unit, using the AF data, tunes in another frequency broadcasting the same programme as the original preset station is broadcasting.
Changing the display mode while listening to an FM station You can change the initial indication on the display to either station name (PS NAME) or to station frequency (FREQ), while listening to an FM RDS station. • See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 26. 1.
TAPE OPERATIONS Listening to a tape MO RND Open the control panel. 1. Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment. The unit turns on and tape play starts automatically. 2. Close the control panel by hand. • When one side of the tape reaches its end during play, the other side of the tape automatically starts playing.
To stop play and eject the cassette Press 0. Tape play stops, the control panel opens, then the cassette automatically ejects from the cassette compartment. If you change the source to FM, AM, CD changer or other connected component, the tape play also stops (without ejecting the cassette this time).
Finding the beginning of a tune Multi Music Scan allows you to automatically start playback from the beginning of a specified tune. You can specify up to 9 tunes ahead of or before the current tune. ¢ FM/AM During playback To locate a tune Specify how many tunes ahead of or ahead of the current...
Other convenient tape functions Skipping the blank portions on the tape You can skip blank portions between the tunes. (Blank Skip) When this function is on, the unit skips blank portions of 15 seconds or more, fast-forwards to the next tune, then starts playing it. •...
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. FM/AM Equalization pattern indicator Select the item you want to adjust. LOUD Indication To do: Range Adjust the bass –06 (min.) — +06 (max.) (Bass) Adjust the treble –06 (min.) —...
Using the Sound Control Memory You can select and store a preset sound adjustment suitable to each playback source. (Advanced SCM) Selecting and storing the sound modes Once you select a sound mode, it is stored in memory, and will be recalled every time you select the same source.
Recalling the sound modes Source buttons Select the source while the “Link” indicator is TAPE FM/AM lit on the display. ™ £ The “Link” indicator starts flashing, and the sound mode stored in memory for the selected source is recalled. Sound mode indicator Equalization pattern of the...
Storing your own sound adjustments You can adjust the sound modes (BEAT, SOFT, POP: see page 22) to your preference and store your own adjustments in memory. FM/AM Call up the sound mode you want to adjust. See page 22 for details. Select “BAS (Bass),”...
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Setting the clock You can also set the clock system either to 24 hours or 12 hours. 2,3,4 2,3,4 FM/AM Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. Set the hour.
Changing the general settings (PSM) You can change the items listed on the next page by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control. Basic Procedure FM/AM Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display.
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AF ON AF ON AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 LEVEL Level display AUDIO 2 AUTO DIMMER Dimmer AUTO (ONLY FOR KS-FX850R) MUTING 1 Audio mute for cellular phone system MUTING 2 BEEP Key-touch tone (ONLY FOR KS-FX850R) B.SKIP Blank skip LINE IN**...
Canceling Advanced SCM You can cancel the Advanced SCM (Sound Control Memory), and unlink the sound modes and the playback sources. When shipped from the factory, a different sound mode can be stored in memory for each source so that you can change the sound modes simply by changing the sources. •...
Selecting the dimmer mode (ONLY FOR KS-FX850R) When you turn on the car head lights, the display automatically dims (Auto Dimmer). When shipped from the factory, Auto Dimmer mode is activated. • AUTO: Activates Auto Dimmer. • ON: Always dims the display.
Turning on/off the key-touch tone (ONLY FOR KS-FX850R) You can deactivate the key-touch tone if you do not want to make it beep when you press a button. When shipped from the factory, the key-touch tone is activated. • ON: Activates the key-touch tone.
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-FX850R, KS-FX835R and KS-FX834R. KS-FX820R can also be remotely controlled as instructed here (with an optionally purchased remote controller). We recommend that you use remote controller RM-RK31 with your unit. The followings are the instructions for using RM-RK31.
Using the remote controller 1 Functions the same as the button on the main unit. 2 • Functions as the BAND button while listening to the radio (or the DAB tuner). Each time you press the button, the band changes. •...
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series with your unit. If you have another CD automatic changer, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT 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 ¢, while playing a CD, to fast-forward the track. Press and hold 4, while playing a CD, to reverse the track. Press and hold To go to the next tracks or the previous tracks ¢...
Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks at random (Random Play) Each time you press MO RND (Monaural/Random/Dolby) while playing a CD, CD random play mode changes as follows: RND1 RND2 (Random1) (Random2) Canceled Mode RND Indicator Plays at random RND1 Lights All tracks of the current disc, then the tracks of the...
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied). Preparations: • For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Installation/ Connection Manual (separate volume).
We recommend that you use DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) tuner KT-DB1500 with your unit. If you have another DAB tuner, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer. • Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your DAB tuner. What is DAB system? DAB is one of the digital radio broadcasting systems available today.
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To search Start searching an ensemble. ensembles of higher When an ensemble is received, searching stops. frequencies. To search ensembles of lower frequencies. Select an service you want to listen to. ∞ To stop searching before an ensemble is received, press the same button you have pressed for searching.
Storing DAB services in memory You can preset up to 6 DAB services in each DAB band (DAB1, DAB2 and DAB3) manually. Select the DAB tuner. Each time you press and hold the button, the DAB tuner and FM/AM the FM/AM tuner are alternately selected. FM/AM Select the DAB band (DAB1, DAB2, or DAB3) you want.
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Press and hold the number button (in this example, 1) for more than 2 seconds. Band/preset number and “MEMO” flash alternately for a while. Repeat the above procedure to store other DAB services into other preset numbers. Notes: • A previously preset DAB service is erased when a new DAB service is stored in the same preset number.
Tuning into a preset DAB service You can easily tune into a preset DAB service. Remember that you must store services first. If you have not stored them yet, see pages 40 and 41. Select the DAB tuner. Each time you press and hold the button, the DAB tuner and FM/AM the FM/AM tuner are alternately selected.
What you can do more with DAB Tracing the same program automatically (Alternative Reception) You can keep listening to the same program • While receiving a DAB service: When driving in an area where a service cannot be received, this unit automatically tunes in another ensemble or FM RDS station broadcasting the same program.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION CASSETTE DECK SECTION Maximum Power Output: Wow & Flutter: 0.11% (WRMS) Front: 40 W per channel Fast-Wind Time: 100 sec. (C-60) Rear: 40 W per channel Frequency Response (Dolby NR-OFF): Continuous Power Output (RMS): 30 Hz to 16,000 Hz (Normal tape) Front: 16 W per channel into 4 , 40 Hz Signal-to-Noise Ratio: (Normal tape)
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