Page 2 - ENGLISH; CONTENTS
2 ENGLISH BEFORE USE ★ For safety.... • Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will block outside sounds, making driving dangerous. • Stop the car before performing any complicated operations. ★ Temperature inside the car.... If you have parked the car for a long time in hot or cold weather...
Page 3 - To drop the volume in a moment; To turn off the power; BASIC OPERATIONS
3 ENGLISH 1 Turn on the power. 2 Select the source. To operate the tuner, see pages 4 – 8.To operate the tape deck, see pages 9 – 11.To operate the CD changer, see pages 21 – 23.To operate the external component, see pages 26 – 27. 3 Adjust the volume. 4 Adjust the sound as you want (see pages 12 – ...
Page 4 - Start searching a station.; To tune in a particular frequency manually:; RADIO OPERATIONS; Listening to the radio; AM
4 ENGLISH 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 for searching. To tune in a particular frequency manually: 1 Press FM/AM to select the band. 2 Press and hold ¢ or 4 until “M” st...
Page 5 - Storing stations in memory; FM station automatic preset: SSM
5 ENGLISH 1 Select the FM band number (FM1, FM2 orFM3) you want to store FM stations into. 2 Press and hold the both buttons for more than2 seconds. Local FM stations with the strongest signals are searched and stored automatically in theband number you have selected (FM1, FM2 or FM3). These station...
Page 6 - Manual preset
6 ENGLISH 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 1 Select the FM1 band. 2 Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz. See page 4 to tune into a station. 3 Press and hold the ...
Page 7 - Tuning into a preset station
7 ENGLISH 1 Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) youwant. 2 Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset stationyou want. 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 5and 6. 1 2 FM1 FM2 FM...
Page 8 - Other convenient tuner functions; Scanning broadcast stations
8 ENGLISH Other convenient tuner functions Scanning broadcast stations When you press SCAN while listening to the radio, station scanning starts. Each time abroadcast is tuned in, scanning stops for about 5 seconds (tuned frequency number flasheson the display), and you can check what program is now...
Page 9 - TAPE OPERATIONS; Listening to a tape; Select the tape direction.; To stop play and eject the cassette
9 ENGLISH TAPE OPERATIONS Listening to a tape 1 Insert a cassette. The unit turns on and tape play starts automatically.When one side of the tape reaches its end during play, theother side of the tape automatically starts playing. (AutoReverse) 2 Select the tape direction. Each time you press the bu...
Page 10 - To fast-forward and rewind a tape; Finding the beginning of a tune
10 ENGLISH 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 andplayback starts from the beginning of the other side. • Press 4 for more than 1 second to rewind the tape. When the tape reaches its end, play...
Page 11 - Other convenient tape functions; Prohibiting tape ejection; Skipping the blank portions on the tape
11 ENGLISH Other convenient tape functions 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.” To cancel ...
Page 12 - SOUND ADJUSTMENTS; Turning on/off the loudness function
12 ENGLISH 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 lowvolume level.Each time you press LOUD, the loudness function turns on/...
Page 13 - Adjusting the sound; Select the item you want to adjust.
13 ENGLISH Adjusting the sound You can adjust the treble/bass sounds and the speaker balance. 1 Select the item you want to adjust. Indication To do: Range BAS Adjust the bass –06 (min.) — +06 (max.) (bass) TRE Adjust the treble –06 (min.) — +06 (max.) (treble) FAD Adjust the front and rear speaker ...
Page 14 - Using the Sound Control Memory; Selecting and storing the sound modes; Select the sound mode you want.
14 ENGLISH 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 youselect the same source. A sound...
Page 15 - Recalling the sound modes
15 ENGLISH Recalling the sound modes 1 1 Select the source while the “SCM” indicatoris lit on the display. The “SCM” indicator starts flashing, and the sound modestored in memory for the selected source is recalled. Notes: • You can adjust each sound mode to your preference, and store it in memory. ...
Page 16 - Canceling Advanced SCM; Press and hold SEL for more than 2 seconds.; Select “SCM LINK” if not shown on the display.
16 ENGLISH Canceling Advanced SCM You can cancel the Advanced SCM (Sound Control Memory), and unlink the sound modesand the playback sources.When shipped from the factory, a different sound mode can be stored in memory for eachsource so that you can change the sound modes simply by changing the sour...
Page 17 - To reset to the factory settings; Storing your own sound adjustments
17 ENGLISH 1 Call up the sound mode you want to adjust. See page 12 for details. 2 To adjust the bass or treble sound level Select “BAS” or “TRE.” To turn on or off the loudness function Each time you press LOUD, the loudness function turns onand off alternatively. ( = go to step 4) 3 Adjust the bas...
Page 18 - OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS; Setting the clock; Press and hold the button for more than 2; Select “CLOCK H” if not shown on the display; To check the current clock time (changing the display mode)
18 ENGLISH OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Setting the clock 1. 2. Clock Frequency During tuneroperation: During tapeoperation: During CD Changer operation: Clock Play mode During externalComponent operation: Clock LINE IN Número de disco Hora Tiempo de reproducción transcurrido Elapsedplaying time Discnumber ...
Page 19 - Selecting the level display; Select “LEVEL” if not shown on the display.
19 ENGLISH 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.OFF : Erases the audio level indicator. 1 Pr...
Page 20 - Detaching the control panel
20 ENGLISH How to detach the controlpanel Before detaching the control panel, be sureto turn off the power. 1 Unlock the control panel. 2 Lift and pull the control panel out of the unit. 3 P u t t h e d e t a c h e d c o n t r o l panel into the provided case. How to attach the controlpanel 1 Insert...
Page 21 - Playing CDs; Select the CD automatic changer.; CD CHANGER OPERATIONS
21 ENGLISH Playing CDs 1 Select the CD automatic changer. Play back starts from the first track of the first disc.All tracks of all discs are played back. CD CHANGER OPERATIONS Read this section only when you used with a JVC CD automatic changer (separatelypurchased). We recommend that you use one o...
Page 22 - To fast forward or reverse the track
22 ENGLISH To fast forward or reverse the track Press and hold ¢ , while playing a CD, to fast forward the track. Press and hold 4 , while playing a CD, to reverse the track. To go to the next track or the previous track Press ¢ briefly, while playing a CD, to go ahead to the beginning of the next t...
Page 23 - Selecting CD playback modes; To play back tracks at random (Random Play); Canceled
23 ENGLISH Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks at random (Random Play) Each time you press MO/RND (mono/random) while playing a CD, CDrandom play mode changes as follows: Mode RND Indicator Plays at random RND1 Lights All tracks of the current disc, then the tracks of thenext disc, and s...
Page 24 - Installing the battery; REMOTE OPERATIONS
24 ENGLISH 1. Remove the battery holder. 1) Push out in the direction indicated by the arrow using a ball point pen or a similar tool. 2) Remove the battery holder. 2. Place the battery. Slide the battery into the holder with the + side facingupwards so that the battery is fixed in the holder. 3. Re...
Page 25 - Using the remote controller
25 ENGLISH 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. Each time you press the button, the band changes. • Functions as the DISC + button while listening to the CD changer.Each time you press the butt...
Page 26 - EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS; Select the external component.; Turn on the connected device and start playing the source.
26 ENGLISH EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS Note on One-Touch Operation: When you press CD-CH , the power automatically comes on. You do not have to press to turn on the power. 3 1 You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the LineInput Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied...
Page 27 - Selecting the external component to use
27 ENGLISH Selecting the external component to use You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the LineInput Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied).To use the external component as the playback source through this receiver, you need toselect which device — CD changer or ex...
Page 28 - How to Reset your unit; MAINTENANCE; To extend the lifetime of the unit; To clean the heads; To keep the tape clean
28 ENGLISH SEL (Select) How to Reset your unit Press and hold both the SEL (Select) and (Standby/On/ATT) buttons at the same time for several seconds.This will reset the built-in microcomputer. NOTE: Your preset adjustments — such as preset channels or sound adjustments —will also be erased. (Standb...
Page 29 - TROUBLESHOOTING
29 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling aservice center. Symptoms • A cassette tape cannot be inserted. • Cassette tapes become hot. • Tape sound is at very low level and sound quality isdegraded. • Sound is sometimes int...
Page 30 - AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION; TUNER SECTION; SPECIFICATIONS
30 ENGLISH AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 40 W per channelRear: 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. Rear: 16 W per channel into 4 , 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than ...
Page 31 - LOCALIZACION DE AVERIAS
KS-FX270 Installation/Connection ManualManual de instalación/conexiónManuel d’installation/raccordement ESPAÑOL • Esta unidad está diseñada para funcionar con 12 voltios deCC, con sistemas eléctricos de masa NEGATIVA. INSTALACION (MONTAJE EN ELTABLERO DE INSTRUMENTOS) • La siguiente ilustración mues...
Page 32 - Retrait de l’appareil
Note: When installing the unit on the mounting bracket, make sure to use the 6 mm-long screws. If longer screws are used, they could damage the unit. Nota: Cuando instala la unidad en la ménsula de montaje, asegúrese de utilizar los tornillos de 6 mm de longitud. Si se utilizan tornillos más largos,...
Page 33 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS; ESPAÑOL; CONEXIONES ELECTRICAS; FRANÇAIS; RACCORDEMENTS ELECTRIQUES
10 2 1 3 3 4 5 2 1 ENGLISH ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS To prevent short circuits, we recommend that you disconnect thebattery’s negative terminal and make all electrical connectionsbefore installing the unit. If you are not sure how to install this unitcorrectly, have it installed by a qualified technici...
Page 34 - External component / Componente exterior / Appareil extérieur
PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speakerconnections: • DO NOT connect the speaker leads of the power cord to the car battery; otherwise, the unit will be seriously damaged. • Connect the black lead (ground), yellow lead (to car battery, constant 12V), and red lead (to an accessory terminal) correctly...
Page 35 - Visit us on-line for; Technical Support & Customer Satisfaction Survey.; Having TROUBLE with operation?; Refer to page of How to Reset; USA ONLY
http://www. jvc m o bi le .c o m Visit us on-line for Technical Support & Customer Satisfaction Survey. US RESIDENTS ONLY 0800HISFLEJES J V C EN, SP, FR VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to Reset Still having trouble?? USA...
