Page 2 - ENGLISH; CONTENTS; How to reset your unit
2 ENGLISH 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. BEFORE USE*For safety.... • Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will block ...
Page 3 - LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS; Display window
3 ENGLISH LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS Control panel—KS-FX43R/KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R 1 (standby/on/attenuator) button 2 TP/PTY (traffic programme/programme type)button 3 +/– buttons 4 0 (eject) button 5 Cassette compar tment 6 1 / ¡ (PROG: program) buttons 7 CD-CH (CD changer) button 8 AM button 9 FM button...
Page 5 - BASIC OPERATIONS; Turning on the power; To drop the volume in a moment
5 ENGLISH BASIC OPERATIONS Turning on the power 1 Turn on the power. Notes on One-Touch Operation: • When you select a source in step 2 below, the power automatically comes on. You do nothave to press this button to turn on the power. • If the cassette is already in the cassette compartment, tape pl...
Page 6 - Setting the clock; Set the clock system.
6 ENGLISH Setting the clock You can also set the clock system to either 24hours or 12 hours. 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for morethan 2 seconds so that one of thePSM items appears on the display.(PSM: see page 22.) 2 Set the hour. 1 Select “CLOCK H” (hour) if not shown onthe display. 2 Adjust the ...
Page 7 - RADIO OPERATIONS; Start searching a station.; Listening to the radio
7 ENGLISH RADIO OPERATIONS 2 Start searching a station. When a station is received, searching stops. To stop searching before a station is received, press the same button you have pressed forsearching. To search stations of higher frequencies To search stations of lower frequencies Listening to the ...
Page 8 - Press and hold
8 ENGLISH When an FM stereo broadcast is hard toreceive: Press MO/RND (for KS-FX43R/KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R) or MO (for KS-F383R/KS-F380R)while listening to an FM stereo broadcast.• Each time you press the button, the MO indicator lights up and goes off alternately. When the MO indicator is lit on the d...
Page 9 - Manual preset; Storing stations in memory; FM station automatic preset: SSM
9 ENGLISH Manual preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band(FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM) manually. Ex.: Storing FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band. 1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM) youwant to store stations into (in thisexample, FM1). 2 Tune in to a station (in this ex...
Page 10 - Tuning in to a preset station
10 ENGLISH 3 Press and hold the number button(in this example, 1) for more than 2seconds. 4 Repeat the above procedure to storeother stations into other presetnumbers. Notes: • A previously preset station is erased when a new station is stored in the same preset number. • Preset stations are erased ...
Page 11 - RDS OPERATIONS; What you can do with RDS; To use Network-Tracking Reception
11 ENGLISH RDS OPERATIONS What you can do with RDS RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations tosend an additional signal along with their regularprogramme signals. For example, the stationssend their station names, as well as informationabout what type of programme they broadcast,such as sports or ...
Page 12 - Using TA Standby Reception
12 ENGLISH 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for morethan 2 seconds so that one of thePSM items appears on the display.(PSM: see page 22.) 2 Select “AF-REG” (alternativefrequency/regionalization reception)if not shown on the display. 3 Select the desired mode—“AF,”“AF REG,” or “OFF.” 4 Finish the settin...
Page 13 - Using PTY Standby Reception
13 ENGLISH Using PTY Standby Reception PTY Standby Reception allows the unit to switchtemporarily to your favorite programme (PTY:Programme Type) from the current source—another FM station, tape, or other connectedcomponents (for KS-FX43R/KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R). • PTY Standby Reception will not work i...
Page 14 - Searching your favorite programme; To store your favorite programme types
14 ENGLISH Searching your favorite programme You can search any one of the PTY codes.In addition, you can store your 6 favoriteprogramme types in the number buttons.When shipped from the factory, the following 6programme types have been stored in thenumber buttons (1 to 6). To store your favorite pr...
Page 15 - To search your favorite programme type; or
15 ENGLISH • If there is a station broadcasting a programme of the same PTY code as you selected, thatstation is tuned in. • If there is no station broadcasting a programme of the same PTY code as you selected, thestation will not change. Note: In some areas, the PTY search will not work correctly. ...
Page 16 - Setting the TA volume level; Automatic clock adjustment; Station name
16 ENGLISH Changing the display mode whilelistening to an FM station You can change the initial indication on thedisplay to station name (PS NAME), stationfrequency (FREQ), or clock time (CLOCK) whilelistening to an FM RDS station. 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2seconds so that one of ...
Page 18 - TAPE OPERATIONS; Listening to a cassette; Select the tape direction.; To stop play and eject the cassette
18 ENGLISH TAPE OPERATIONS Listening to a cassette You can play back type I (normal) tapes. 1 Turn on the power. Note on One-Touch Operation: If a cassette is already in the cassettecompartment, tape play starts automatically.However, it is not recommended to leave thecassette in the compartment whe...
Page 19 - SOUND ADJUSTMENTS; Adjusting the sound; Select the item you want to adjust.; To turn on or off the loudness function; Repeat steps
19 ENGLISH SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to yourpreference. 1 Select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press thebutton, the adjustable itemschange as follows: For KS-FX43R/KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R: For KS-F383R/KS-F380R: Indication To do: Range BA...
Page 20 - Repeat step; Selecting preset sound modes; Select the sound mode you want.; SCM OFF
20 ENGLISH Storing your own soundadjustments You can adjust the sound modes (BEAT, SOFT,POP) to your preference and store your ownadjustments in memory. • There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before youfinish, start from step 1 again. 1 Call up the sound...
Page 21 - OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS; Selecting the telephone muting
21 ENGLISH OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Selecting the telephone muting This mode is used when a cellular phone systemis connected. Depending on the phone systemused, select either “MUTING 1” or “MUTING 2,”whichever mutes the sounds from this unit.When shipped from the factory, this mode isdeactivated. 1 Pre...
Page 23 - Detaching the control panel; Unlock the control panel.; Attaching the control panel
23 ENGLISH Detaching the control panel You can detach the control panel when leavingthe car.When detaching or attaching the control panel,be careful not to damage the connectors on theback of the control panel and on the panelholder. Detaching the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be...
Page 24 - Playing CDs; To check the elapsed playing time; CD CHANGER OPERATIONS; Clock
24 ENGLISH This section is only for KS-FX43R/KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R. We recommend that you use one of the CH-Xseries with your unit (except for JVC MP3-compatible CD changer).If you have another CD changer, consult yourJVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer forconnections. • For example, if your CD changer is...
Page 25 - Selecting CD playback modes; Canceled
25 ENGLISH To fast-forward or reverse the track To go to the next or previous tracks To go to a particular disc directly Press the number button corresponding to thedisc number to start its playback (while the CDchanger is playing). • To select a disc number from 1 – 6: Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly....
Page 26 - MAINTENANCE; To keep the tape clean
26 ENGLISH This unit requires very little attention, but you willbe able to extend the life of the unit if you followthe instructions below. To clean the head • Clean the head after every 10 hours of use using a wet-type head cleaning tape (availableat an audio store).When the head becomes dirty, yo...
Page 27 - TROUBLESHOOTING
27 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a servicecenter. General Remedies Check the cords andconnections. Adjust it to the optimum level. Check the cords andconnections. While holding SEL (select), press (standby/on/atten...
Page 29 - SPECIFICATIONS; AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION
29 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 45 W per channel Rear: 45 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 17 W per channel into 4 Ω , 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8%total harmonic distortion. Rear: 17 W per channel into 4 Ω , 40 Hz to 20 000...
Page 30 - Having TROUBLE with operation?; Please reset your unit; Refer to page of How to reset your unit; Haben Sie PROBLEME mit dem Betrieb?; Bitte setzen Sie Ihr Gerät zurück; Siehe Seite Zurücksetzen des Geräts; Vous avez des PROBLÈMES de fonctionnement?; Réinitialisez votre appareil; Hebt u PROBLEMEN met de bediening?; Stel het apparaat terug; Zie de pagina met de paragraaf Het apparaat terugstellen
EN, GE, FR, NL 1202KKSMDTJEIN J V C Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit Haben Sie PROBLEME mit dem Betrieb? Bitte setzen Sie Ihr Gerät zurück Siehe Seite Zurücksetzen des Geräts Vous avez des PROBLÈMES de fonctionnement? Réinitialisez votre a...