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JVC KS-FX490 Instructions Manual

JVC KS-FX490 Instructions Manual

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CASSETTE RECEIVER
RECEPTOR-REPRODUCTOR DE CASSETTE KS-FX490
RADIOCASSETTE
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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INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
KS-FX490
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.
GET0120-001A
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  • Page 1 CASSETTE RECEIVER RECEPTOR-REPRODUCTOR DE CASSETTE KS-FX490 RADIOCASSETTE 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. INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.

  • Page 3: Location Of The Buttons

    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)

  • Page 4: Preparing The Remote Controller

    Preparing the remote controller 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. Remote sensor • Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).

  • Page 5: Remote Controller

    Remote controller RM–RK60 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.

  • Page 6: Basic Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS Turning on the power Turn on the power. “HELLO” appears on the display. 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. Select the source.

  • Page 7: Radio Operations

    Listening to the radio You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune in to a particular station. Searching a station automatically: Auto search Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). (F1) (F2) Selected band appears. Note: This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3).

  • Page 8: Storing Stations In Memory

    Tune in to a station you want while “MANU (manual)” is flashing. Press ¢ in to stations of higher frequencies. Press 4 in to stations of lower frequencies. • If you release your finger from the button, the manual mode will automatically turn off after 5 seconds.

  • Page 9: Manual Preset

    Manual preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM) manually. Ex.: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM) you want to store stations into (in this example, FM1).

  • Page 10: Tape Operations

    TAPE OPERATIONS Listening to a cassette You can play back type I (normal) tapes. Open the control panel. Note on One-Touch Operation: When a cassette is already in the cassette compartment, select tape as the source by pressing TAPE CD-CH to start tape play automatically.

  • Page 11: Finding The Beginning Of A Tune

    To play back tapes recorded with the Dolby B NR* Press MODE to enter the functions mode while listening to a tape. “MODE” flashes on the upper part of the display, and the number buttons work as different function buttons. Press (Dolby B), while “MODE”...

  • Page 12: Other Convenient Tape Functions

    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. •...

  • Page 13: Sound Adjustments

    Selecting preset sound modes (C-EQ: Custom Equalizer) You can select a preset sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer) suitable to the music genre. Select the sound mode you want. When you press the button once, the last selected sound mode is recalled and applied to the current source.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. Select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press the button, the adjustable items change as follows: (bass) (treble) LOUD (volume) (loudness) Indication To do: BAS* Adjust the bass.

  • Page 15: Other Main Functions

    Setting the clock Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (See page 16.) Set the hour. 1 Select “CLOCK H (hour)” if not shown on the display. 2 Adjust the hour.
  • Page 16 Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items Hold. CLOCK H Hour adjustment CLOCK M Minute adjustment CLOCK Clock LEVEL Level display B. SKIP Blank skip SCROLL Scroll mode EXT IN* External component TAG DISP Tag display • Press SEL (select) to finish the setting. * Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected –...
  • Page 17 Manual (separate volume). To turn the tag display on or off —TAG DISP This function takes effect only when JVC MP3-compatible CD changer is connected. An MP3 file can contain file information called “ID3 Tag” where its album name, performer, track title, etc.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Control Panel

    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. Detaching the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power.

  • Page 19: Cd Changer Operations

    CD CHANGER OPERATIONS We recommend that you use the JVC MP3- compatible CD changer with your unit. By using this CD changer, you can play back your original CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) recorded either in audio CD format or in MP3 format.

  • Page 20: To Go To A Particular Disc Directly

    • When the current disc is an MP3 disc: Playback starts from the first folder of the current disc once file check is completed. Selected disc number** (folder) indicator ** When “CLOCK” is set to “ON” (see page 16), the current indication will soon change to the clock time.
  • Page 21 (only for MP3 discs) To show the disc information for CD Text and MP3 discs This is possible only when connecting a JVC CD changer equipped with CD Text and/or MP3 disc information reading capability. Select text display mode while playing a CD Text or an MP3 disc.

  • Page 22: Playing A Cd Text

    Playing a CD Text In a CD Text, some information about the disc (its disc title, performer, and track title) is recorded. This CD Text information will be shown automatically when you play a CD Text. To change the CD Text information manually, select text display mode while playing a CD Text.

  • Page 23: Selecting The Playback Modes

    Selecting the playback modes To play back tracks/files at random (Folder Random/Disc Random/Magazine Random Play) Press MODE to enter the functions mode during play. “MODE” flashes on the upper part of the display. Press RND (random), while “MODE” is still flashing on the display.

  • Page 24: External Component Operations

    EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS Playing an external component 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).

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    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 head • Clean the heads after every 10 hours of use using a wet-type head cleaning tape (available at an audio store).

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • This unit does not work at all. • SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) automatic preset does not work.
  • Page 27 Symptoms • NO DISC appears on the display. • NO MAG appears on the display. • NO FILES flashes on the display. • MP3 disc is skipped or cannot be played back. • Noise is generated while playing an MP3 disc. •...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 50 W per channel Rear: 50 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8 % total harmonic distortion. 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz to Rear: 20 000 Hz at no more than...
  • Page 29 Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to Reset Still having trouble?? USA ONLY Call 1-800-252-5722 http://www.jvc.com We can help you! VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN, SP, FR 0303KKSFLEJEIN © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED...
  • Page 30 • The following illustration shows a typical installation. However, you should make adjustments corresponding to your specific car. If you have any questions or require information regarding installation kits, consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits. Before mounting: Press (Control Panel Release button) to detach the control panel if already attached.

  • Page 31: Electrical Connections

    NEGATIVA solamente. Si su vehículo no posee este sistema, será necesario un inversor de tensión, que puede ser adquirido en los concesionarios de JVC de equipos de audio para automóviles. • Reemplace el fusible por uno con la corriente especificada. Si el fusible se quemase frecuentemente consulte con su concesionario de JVC de equipos de audio para automóviles.
  • Page 32 You can also use an external component such as a portable MD player by connecting the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied). (See diagram Se recomienda conectar el cambiador de CD de JVC compatible con MP3. También se pueden conectar otros cambiadores de CD de la serie CH-X (excepto CH-X99 y CH-X100).

  • Page 33: Localizacion De Averias

    Rear speakers Remote lead Cable remoto Fil d’alimentation à distance JVC Amplifier Amplificador de JVC Remote lead (Blue with white stripe) Amplificateur JVC Cable remoto (Azul con rayas blancas) Fil d’alimentation à distance (Bleu avec bande blanche) LINE OUT...

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