Page 3 - ENGLISH; CONTENTS
3 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 bloc...
Page 4 - LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS; Control panel; Display window
ENGLISH 4 y e w 9 q r a ; u i o p 5 1 2 4 3 6 7 8 t KS-FX942R k l z v b f g h s d j n c x / LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS Control panel 1 (standby/on/attenuator) button 2 5 (up) button 23 (tape direction) button 3 4 / ¢ buttons 4 Remote sensor 5 Display window 6 0 (eject) button 7 FM AM (DAB) button 8 TAP...
Page 5 - Remote controller
ENGLISH 5 Remote controller 3 • Selects the preset stations while listening to the radio (or the DAB tuner).Each time you press the button, the presetstation (or service) number increases, andthe selected station (or service) is tuned in. • While playing an MP3 disc on an MP3- compatible CD changer;...
Page 6 - Preparing the remote controller; Installing the battery
ENGLISH 6 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 noobstacle in between. • Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting). Installing th...
Page 7 - Turning on the power; BASIC OPERATIONS; To drop the volume in a moment
7 ENGLISH Turning on the power 1 Turn on the power. Note on One-Touch Operation: When you select a source in step 2 below, the power automatically comes on. You do not haveto press this button to turn on the power. 2 Select the source. To operate the tuner (FM or AM), see pages 9 – 18. To play a tap...
Page 8 - Setting the clock; Set the clock system.
8 ENGLISH Setting the clock You can also set the clock system to either24 hours 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 26.) 2 Set the hour. 1 Select “CLOCK H” (hour) if not shown onthe display. 2 Adjust the ...
Page 9 - RADIO OPERATIONS; Press and hold; Listening to the radio; Start searching a station.
9 ENGLISH RADIO OPERATIONS To stop searching before a station is received, press the same button you have pressed forsearching. Searching a station manually:Manual search 1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). Each time you press thebutton, the band changes asfollows: Note: This receiver has three FM band...
Page 10 - Storing stations in memory; FM station automatic preset: SSM
10 ENGLISH Storing stations in memory You can use one of the following two methods tostore 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 ...
Page 11 - Manual preset; Tuning in to a preset station
11 ENGLISH Manual preset You can preset up to 6 stations in each band(FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM) manually. Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 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). Each time you press thebutton, th...
Page 12 - RDS OPERATIONS; What you can do with RDS; To use Network-Tracking Reception
12 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 13 - Using TA Standby Reception
13 ENGLISH 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for morethan 2 seconds so that one of thePSM items appears on the display.(PSM: see page 26.) 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 14 - Using PTY Standby Reception
14 ENGLISH 4 Finish the setting. 7 When the current source is FM, the PTY indicator either lights up or flashes.• If the PTY indicator lights up, PTY Standby Reception is activated.If a station starts broadcasting the selectedPTY programme, this unit automaticallytunes in to the station. • If the PT...
Page 15 - Searching your favorite programme; To store your favorite programme types
15 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 following6 programme types have been stored in thenumber buttons (1 to 6). To store your favorite pr...
Page 16 - To search your favorite programme type; or
16 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 youselected, the station will not change. Note: In some areas, the PTY search will not work correctly. ...
Page 17 - Setting the TA volume level; Station name
17 ENGLISH Setting the TA volume level You can preset the volume level for TA StandbyReception. When a traffic programme is received,the volume level automatically changes to thepreset level.• See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 25. 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than2 sec...
Page 19 - TAPE OPERATIONS; Listening to a cassette; Open the control panel.; To stop play and eject the cassette
19 ENGLISH TAPE OPERATIONS Listening to a cassette You can play back type I (normal) tapes. 1 Open the control panel. Note on One-Touch Operation: When a cassette is already in the cassettecompartment, pressing TAPE CD-CH turns onthe unit and starts tape play automatically. 2 Insert a cassette into ...
Page 21 - Other convenient tape functions; Skipping the blank portions on the tape; Press
21 ENGLISH 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 turned on, the unit fast-forwards (skipping blank portions of 15 secondsor more), to the next tune and starts playback.• See also “Changi...
Page 22 - Prohibiting cassette ejection; for more than 2 seconds.; Playing the current tune repeatedly
22 ENGLISH Prohibiting cassette ejection You can prohibit cassette ejection and lock acassette in the cassette compartment. While pressing TAPE CD-CH, press andhold for more than 2 seconds. “NO EJECT” flashes on the display for about5 seconds, and the cassette is locked andcannot be ejected. To canc...
Page 23 - SOUND ADJUSTMENTS; Select the sound mode you want.
23 ENGLISH SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Indication For: Preset values BAS TRE LOUD USER (Flat sound) 00 00 OFF ROCK Rock or +03 +01 ON disco music CLASSIC Classical +01 –02 OFF music POPS Light music +04 +01 OFF HIP HOP Funk or rap +02 00 ON music JAZZ Jazz music +02 +03 OFF Note: You can adjust each sound mod...
Page 24 - Repeat steps; Adjusting the sound; Select the item you want to adjust.
24 ENGLISH 2 Adjust the setting. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the other items. To reset each sound mode to the factorysettings, repeat the same procedure and reassign the preset values listed in the table onpage 23. To increase the level orturn on the loudness To decrease the level orturn off th...
Page 25 - OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS; Adjust the PSM item selected.; Basic Procedure
25 ENGLISH OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS 3 Adjust the PSM item selected. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other PSM items if necessary. 5 Finish the setting. Changing the general settings(PSM) You can change the items listed on the next pageby using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode)control. Basic Procedur...
Page 29 - Detaching the control panel; Unlock the control panel.; Attaching the control panel
29 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 30 - CD CHANGER OPERATIONS; About MP3 discs; Playing discs; TAPE
30 ENGLISH 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 backyour original CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs(Rewritable) recorded either in audio CD formator in MP3 format.• You can also connect other CH-X series ...
Page 31 - To change the display information; Album name / performer
31 ENGLISH • When the current disc is an MP3 disc: Playback starts from the first folder of thecurrent disc once file check is completed. * 2 When “CLOCK” is set to “ON” (see page 27),the current indication will soon change to theclock time. * 3 If some MP3 files are recorded without beingincluded i...
Page 32 - To go to a particular disc directly; Disc title / performer
32 ENGLISH Press ¢ briefly during play, to skip aheadto the beginning of thenext track/file.Each time you press thebutton consecutively, thebeginning of the nexttracks/files is located andplayed back. Press 4 briefly during play, to skip back to the beginning of the current track/file.Each time you ...
Page 33 - To go to a track/file quickly
33 ENGLISH Press 5 (up) while playing an MP3 disc, to go to the nextfolder.Each time you press the buttonconsecutively, the next folder islocated, and the first file in thefolder starts playback. Press ∞ (down) while playing an MP3 disc, to go to the previous folder.Each time you press the button co...
Page 34 - Selecting the playback modes
34 ENGLISH Selecting the playback modes To play back tracks/files at random(Folder Random/Disc Random/MagazineRandom Play) 1 Press MODE to enter the functionsmode during play.“MODE” flashes on the upper partof the display. 2 Press RND (random), while“MODE” is still flashing on thedisplay.Each time y...
Page 35 - EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS; Playing an external component
35 ENGLISH EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS Playing an external component You can connect the external component to theCD changer jack on the rear using the Line InputAdapter KS-U57 (not supplied). Preparations: • For connecting the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Ins...
Page 36 - DAB TUNER OPERATIONS; Select the DAB tuner.
36 ENGLISH DAB TUNER OPERATIONS Tuning in to an ensemble andone of the services A typical ensemble has 6 or more programmes(services) broadcast at the same time. Aftertuning in to an ensemble, you can select aservice you want to listen to. Before you start.... Press FM AM (DAB) briefly if tape, CD c...
Page 37 - Start searching for an ensemble.; To restore the FM/AM tuner; Storing DAB services in memory
37 ENGLISH 3 Start searching for an ensemble. When an ensemble is received, searchingstops. To stop searching before an ensemble isreceived, press the same button you have pressed for searching. 4 Select a service (either primary orsecondary) you want to listen to. To change the display information ...
Page 38 - Tune in to an ensemble you want.
38 ENGLISH 3 Tune in to an ensemble you want. 4 Select a service of the ensemble youwant to listen to. 5 Press and hold the number button(in this example, 1) you want to storethe selected service into for morethan 2 seconds. 6 Repeat the above procedure to storeother DAB services into other presetnu...
Page 39 - To use Alternative Reception
39 ENGLISH What you can do more withDAB 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 servicecannot be received, this unit automaticallytunes in to another ensemble or FM RDSst...
Page 40 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Remedies
40 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a servicecenter. Remedies Adjust it to the optimum level. Check the cords andconnections. Press the reset button on thepanel holder after detaching thecontrol panel. (The clock sett...
Page 42 - MAINTENANCE; To clean the head
42 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE 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 heads after every 10 hours of use using a wet-type head cleaning tape (availableat an audio store).When the head beco...
Page 43 - SPECIFICATIONS; CASSETTE DECK SECTION
43 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS CASSETTE DECK SECTION Wow & Flutter: 0.11% (WRMS)Fast-Wind Time: 100 sec. (C-60)Frequency Response (Dolby B NR OFF): 30 Hz to 16 000 Hz (Normal tape) Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 56 dB (Normal tape) (Dolby B NR ON): 65 dB(Dolby B NR OFF): 56 dB Stereo Separation: 40 dB GENERA...
Page 44 - 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 0403KKSMDTJEIN 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 apparei...
Page 46 - RACCORDEMENTS ELECTRIQUES
2 • When installing the unit without using the sleeve• Beim Einbau des Geräts ohne Halterung• Lors de l’installation de l’appareil scans utiliser de manchon• Wanneer u het apparaat zonder huis installeert In a Toyota for example, first remove the car radio and install the unit in its place. Zum Beis...
Page 47 - FRANÇAIS
3 7 2 3 4 6 1 3 * * 2 15 B1 B3 B5 B7 B2 B4 B6 B8 A5 A7 A2 A4 A8 A6 B1 B3 B5 B7 B2 B4 B6 B8 A5 A7 A2 A4 A8 A6 1 A8 A7 A5 A4 A2 B5 B6 B4 B3 B8 B7 B2 B1 5 A6 (ILLUMINATION) Before connecting: Check the wiring in the vehicle carefully. Incorrect connection may cause seriousdamage to this unit.The leads ...
