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 drivingdangerous. • Stop the car before performing any complicated operations. * Temperature inside the car....If you have parked the car for a long time in hotor cold weather, wa...
Page 3 - How to reset your unit
3 ENGLISH Note: For security reasons, a numbered ID card is provided with this unit, and the same ID number isimprinted on the unit’s chassis. Keep the card in a safe place, as it will help the authorities toidentify your unit if stolen. OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ............................................
Page 4 - BASIC OPERATIONS; To drop the volume in a moment; To turn off the power
4 ENGLISH BASIC OPERATIONS 1 Turn on the power. 2 Select the source. To operate the tuner, see pages 5 – 16.To operate the cassette deck, see pages 17 – 20.To operate the CD changer, see pages 34 – 36.To operate the external component, see page 37.To operate the DAB tuner, see pages 38 – 43. 3 Adjus...
Page 5 - RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS; Listening to the radio; Start searching a station.; To tune in a particular frequency without searching:; AM
5 ENGLISH RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS Listening to the radio 1 Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM). You can select any one of FM1, FM2, and FM3 to listen to anFM station. 2 Start searching a station. When a station is received, searching stops. To stop searching before a station is received, press the ...
Page 6 - Storing stations in memory; FM station automatic preset: SSM
6 ENGLISH 1 Select the FM band number (FM1, FM2 orFM3) you want to store FM stations into. 2 Press and hold 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 stations ar...
Page 7 - Manual preset
7 ENGLISH 1 Select the FM1 band. 2 Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz. See page 5 to tune into a station. 3 Press and hold the number button (in thisexample, 1) for more than 2 seconds. 4 Repeat the above procedure to store other stations into otherpreset numbers. Notes: • A previously preset station i...
Page 8 - Tuning into a preset station
8 ENGLISH 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 6and 7. 1 Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM)you want. 2 Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset stationyou want. FM/AM When an ...
Page 9 - What you can do with RDS EON; RDS OPERATIONS; Tracing the same programme automatically (Network-
9 ENGLISH What you can do with RDS EON RDS OPERATIONS RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with theirregular programme signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well asinformation about what type of programme they broadcast, such as spor...
Page 11 - Using Standby Reception; TA Standby Reception; PTY Standby Reception
11 ENGLISH 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 ...
Page 12 - Selecting Your Favorite Programme for PTY Standby
12 ENGLISH 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 StandbyReception. 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2seco...
Page 13 - To store your favorite programme types
13 ENGLISH To store your favorite programme types 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2seconds to call up the Preferred Setting Mode(PSM: see page 26). 2 Select “PTY SRCH (search)” if not shown on thedisplay. 3 S e l e c t o n e o f t w e n t y - n i n e P T Y c o d e s .(See page 15.) Selec...
Page 14 - To search your favorite programme type
14 ENGLISH To search your favorite programme type 1 Press and hold PTY (programme type) formore than 1 second while listening to an FMstation. The last selected PTY code and preset number appear. 2 Select one of PTY codes stored in presetnumber buttons (1 to 6). PTY search for your favorite programm...
Page 15 - Other convenient RDS functions and adjustments; Automatic selection of the station when using the number; PTY codes
15 ENGLISH 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 thesignals from ...
Page 16 - Changing the display mode while listening to an FM
16 ENGLISH 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 tostation frequency (FREQ), while listening to an FM RDS station.• See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 26. 1. Press and ho...
Page 17 - Open the control panel.; TAPE OPERATIONS; Listening to a tape; To play back tapes recorded with the Dolby B NR
17 ENGLISH 1 Open the control panel. 2 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. (Auto...
Page 18 - To stop play and eject the cassette; To fast-forward and rewind a tape; Prohibiting cassette ejection
18 ENGLISH To stop play and eject the cassette Press 0 . Tape play stops, the control panel opens, then the cassette automatically ejects from thecassette compartment.If you change the source to FM, AM, CD changer or other connected component, the tapeplay also stops (without ejecting the cassette t...
Page 19 - Finding the beginning of a tune
19 ENGLISH Finding the beginning of a tune Multi Music Scan allows you to automatically start playback from the beginning of a specifiedtune. You can specify up to 9 tunes ahead of or before the current tune. Specify how many tunes ahead of orbefore the current tune the tune youwant is located. Each...
Page 20 - Other convenient tape functions; Skipping the blank por tions on the tape; Playing the current tune repeatedly
20 ENGLISH Other convenient tape functions Skipping the blank por tions 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 tothe next tune, then starts playing it.• See also “Changing the...
Page 21 - Adjusting the sound; SOUND ADJUSTMENTS; Select the item you want to adjust.
ENGLISH 21 Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. SOUND ADJUSTMENTS 1 2 CD CD -CH FM/AM 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) FA...
Page 22 - Using the Sound Control Memory; Selecting and storing the sound modes; Select the sound mode you want.
22 ENGLISH SCM OFF BEAT SOFT POP 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...
Page 23 - Recalling the sound modes
ENGLISH 23 Recalling the sound modes Select the source while the “Link” indicator islit on the display. The “Link” indicator starts flashing, and the sound mode storedin memory for the selected source is recalled. Notes: • You can adjust each sound mode to your preference, and store it in memory. If...
Page 24 - Call up the sound mode you want to adjust.; Repeat the same procedure to store other settings.; To reset to the factory settings; Storing your own sound adjustments
24 ENGLISH 1 Call up the sound mode you want to adjust. See page 22 for details. 2 Select “BAS (Bass),” “TRE (Treble)” or “LOUD(Loudness).” 3 Adjust the bass or treble level or turn theloudness function ON/OFF. See page 21 for details. 4 Press and hold SCM (Sound Control Memory)until the sound mode ...
Page 25 - OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS; Setting the clock; Set the clock system.
25 ENGLISH OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Setting the clock You can also set the clock system either to 24 hours or 12 hours. 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds sothat one of the PSM items appears on the display. 2 Set the hour. 1 Select “CLOCK H (Hour)” if notshown on the display. 2 Adjust...
Page 26 - Basic Procedure; Select or adjust the PSM item selected above.
26 ENGLISH You can change the items listed on the next page by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode)control. Basic Procedure Changing the general settings (PSM) 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2seconds so that one of the PSM items appearson the display. 2 Select the PSM item you want to...
Page 28 - Canceling Advanced SCM; ON
28 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 29 - Selecting the dimmer mode; MUTING 1
29 ENGLISH 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. • OFF: Cancels Auto Dimmer. 1. Press...
Page 30 - Selecting the external component to use; LINE IN CHANGER
30 ENGLISH 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 abutton. When shipped from the factory, the key-touch tone is activated.• ON: Activates the key-touch tone. • OFF: Deactivates the key-touch tone....
Page 31 - Detaching the control panel
31 ENGLISH How to detach the controlpanel Before detaching the control panel, be sureto turn off the power. 1 Unlock the control panel. 2 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 Inser t the rig...
Page 32 - REMOTE OPERATIONS; Installing the battery
32 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 33 - Using the remote controller
33 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 (or the DAB tuner).Each time you press the button, the band changes. • Functions as the DISC + button while listening to the CD changer.Each time ...
Page 34 - Select the CD automatic changer.; CD CHANGER OPERATIONS; Playing CDs
34 ENGLISH Select the CD automatic changer. Playback starts from the first track of the first disc.All tracks of all discs are played back. 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 ENTERTAI...
Page 35 - To fast-forward or reverse the track
35 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 tracks or the previous tracks Press ¢ briefly, while playing a CD, to go ahead to the beginning of the next...
Page 36 - Selecting CD playback modes; To play back tracks at random (Random Play)
36 ENGLISH 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: Mode RND Indicator Plays at random RND1 Lights All tracks of the current disc, then the tracks of thenext ...
Page 37 - EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS; Select the external component.; Turn on the connected component and start playing the source.
37 ENGLISH EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the LineInput Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied). Preparations: • For connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Installation/ Connection Manual ...
Page 38 - DAB TUNER OPERATIONS; Tuning into an ensemble and one of the services; Select the DAB tuner.
38 ENGLISH DAB TUNER OPERATIONS We recommend that you use DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) tuner KT-DB1500 with yourunit.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 dig...
Page 39 - Start searching an ensemble.; Select an service you want to listen to.; To restore the FM/AM tuner
39 ENGLISH 3 Start searching an ensemble. When an ensemble is received, searching stops. 4 Select an service you want to listen to. To stop searching before an ensemble is received, press the same button you have pressedfor searching. To change the display information while tuning into anensemble No...
Page 40 - Storing DAB services in memory
40 ENGLISH Storing DAB services in memory You can preset up to 6 DAB services in each DAB band (DAB1, DAB2 and DAB3) manually. 1 Select the DAB tuner. Each time you press and hold the button, the DAB tuner andthe FM/AM tuner are alternately selected. 2 Select the DAB band (DAB1, DAB2, or DAB3)you wa...
Page 42 - Tuning into a preset DAB service
42 ENGLISH 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 40and 41. 1 Select the DAB tuner. Each time you press and hold the button, the DAB tuner andthe FM/AM tuner are alternatel...
Page 43 - What you can do more with DAB; Tracing the same program automatically (Alternative; To use Alternative Reception
43 ENGLISH 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 inanother ensemble or FM RDS st...
Page 44 - MAINTENANCE; To extend the lifetime of the unit; To clean the heads; To keep the tape clean
44 ENGLISH 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 youfollow the instructions below. To clean the heads • Clean the heads after every 10 hours of use using a wet-type head cleaning tape (available...
Page 45 - TROUBLESHOOTING
45 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 46 - AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION; SPECIFICATIONS
46 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 Ω , 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz at no more than0.8 % total harmonic distortion. Rear: 16 W per channel into 4 Ω , 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz at no more ...
Page 47 - 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
J V C 0500HISFLEJES EN, GE, FR, NL 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 ap...
