JVC KS-FX270 Instructions Manual

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CASSETTE RECEIVER
RECEPTOR-REPRODUCTOR DE CASSETTE KS-FX270
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.
VCR
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
KS-FX270
KS-FX270
LOUD
DISP
SCAN
7
8
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1 1
12
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.
Multi
Music
Scan
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GET0008-001A
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  • Page 1 CASSETTE RECEIVER RECEPTOR-REPRODUCTOR DE CASSETTE KS-FX270 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

    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 ...
  • Page 3: Basic Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS 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. Adjust the sound as you want (see pages 12 – 17). To drop the volume in a moment Press briefly while listening to any source.
  • Page 4: Radio Operations

    RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio To search stations of higher frequencies. To search stations of lower frequencies. To stop searching before a station is received, press the same button you have pressed for searching. To tune in a particular frequency manually: 1 Press FM/AM to select the band.
  • Page 5: Storing Stations In Memory

    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).
  • Page 6: Manual Preset

    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 Repeat the above procedure to store other station into other preset numbers.
  • Page 7: Tuning Into A Preset 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.
  • Page 8: Other Convenient Tuner Functions

    Other convenient tuner functions Scanning broadcast stations When you press SCAN 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. If you want to listen to that program, press the same button again to stop scanning.
  • Page 9: Tape Operations

    Listening to a tape Note on One-Touch Operation: When a cassette is already in the cassette compartment, pressing TAPE 2 3 turns on the unit and starts tape play automatically. To stop play and eject the cassette Press 0. Tape play stops and the cassette automatically ejects from the cassette compartment. If you change the source to AM/FM or CD-CH, the tape play also stops (without ejecting the cassette this time).
  • Page 10: Finding The Beginning Of A Tune

    To fast-forward and rewind a tape • Press ¢ for more than 1 second to fast-forward the tape. When the tape reaches its end, the tape is reversed and playback starts from the beginning of the other side. • Press 4 for more than 1 second to rewind the tape.
  • Page 11: Other Convenient Tape Functions

    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 2 3 and 0 for more than 2 seconds. “NO EJECT” flashes on the display for about 5 seconds, and the tape is “locked.”...
  • Page 12: Sound Adjustments

    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.
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the sound You can adjust the treble/bass sounds and the speaker balance. Indication To do: Adjust the bass (bass) Adjust the treble (treble) Adjust the front and rear speaker (Fader)* balance Adjust the left and right speaker (Balance) balance Adjust the volume (Volume) Note:...
  • Page 14: Using The Sound Control Memory

    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.
  • Page 15: Recalling The Sound Modes

    Recalling the sound modes Notes: • You can adjust each sound mode to your preference, and store it in memory. If you want to adjust and store your original sound mode, see “Storing your own sound adjustments” on page 17. •...
  • Page 16: Canceling Advanced Scm

    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. LINK ON: Advanced SCM (different SCMs for different sources) LINK OFF: Conventional SCM (one SCM for all sources)
  • Page 17: Storing Your Own Sound Adjustments

    Storing your own sound adjustments You can adjust the sound modes (BEAT, POP, SOFT: see page 12) as you like and store your own adjustments in memory. Within 5 seconds Within 5 seconds Within 5 seconds Repeat the same procedure to store other settings. To reset to the factory settings Repeat the same procedure and reassign the preset values listed in the table on page 12.
  • Page 18: Other Main Functions

    OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Setting the clock To check the current clock time (changing the display mode) Press DISP repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display mode changes as follows. During tuner During tape operation: operation: Frequency Clock Play mode •...
  • Page 19: Selecting The Level Display

    Selecting the level display You can select the level display according to your preference. When shipped from the factory, “AUDIO 2” is selected. AUDIO1: Shows the audio level indicator. AUDIO2: Alternates “AUDIO 1” setting and illumination display. Erases the audio level indicator. Press and hold SEL for more than 2 seconds.
  • Page 20: Detaching 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. How to detach the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure...
  • Page 21: 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 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.
  • Page 22: To Fast Forward Or Reverse The Track

    To fast forward or reverse the track Press and hold ¢ Press and hold 4 To go to the next track or the previous track Press ¢ of the next track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the next tracks is located and played back. Press 4 of the current track.
  • Page 23: Selecting Cd Playback Modes

    Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks at random (Random Play) Each time you press MO/RND (mono/random) while playing a CD, CD random play mode changes as follows: Mode RND Indicator RND1 Lights RND2 Flashes To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) Each time you press RPT (Repeat) while playing a CD, CD repeat play mode changes as follows: Mode...
  • Page 24: Remote Operations

    REMOTE OPERATIONS 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).
  • Page 25: Using The Remote Controller

    Using the remote controller 1 Functions the same as the 2 • Functions as the BAND button while listening to the radio. 3 • Functions as the PRESET button while listening to the RM-RK31 4 Functions the same as the control dial on the main unit. 5 Selects the sound mode.
  • Page 26: External Component Operations

    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).
  • Page 27: Selecting The External Component To Use

    Selecting the external component to use You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied). To use the external component as the playback source through this receiver, you need to select which device —...
  • Page 28: Maintenance

    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 To keep the tape clean CAUTIONS: •...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms • A cassette tape cannot be inserted. • Cassette tapes become hot. • Tape sound is at very low level and sound quality is degraded.
  • Page 30: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 40 W per channel Rear: 40 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 16 W per channel into 4 , 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion.
  • Page 31 • 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) to detach the control panel if already attached.
  • Page 32 • When using the optional stay • Cuando emplea un soporte opcional • Lors de l’utilisation du hauban en option Fire wall Tabique a prueba de incendios Cloison Washer Arandela Rondelle Dashboard Tablero de instrumentos Tableau de bord Sleeve Cubierta Manchon Removing the unit •...
  • Page 33: Electrical Connections

    NEGATIVA. 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 34 Amplifier / Amplificador / Amplificateur Rear speakers Altavoces posteriores Haut-parleur arrière INPUT JVC amplifier Amplificador de JVC Amplificateur JVC Signal cord (not supplied with this unit) Cable de señal (no suministrado con esta unidad) Cordon de signal (non fourni avec cet appareil) LINE OUT...
  • Page 35 http://www.jvcmobile.com Visit us on-line for Technical Support & Customer Satisfaction Survey. US RESIDENTS ONLY 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.jvcservice.com We can help you! VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0800HISFLEJES EN, SP, FR...

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