JVC KS-FX845R manual

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    GET0141-001A [EE] INSTR UCTIONS ИНСТР УКЦИИ ПО ЭК СПЛУ А Т АЦИИ KS-FX845R CASSETTE RECEIVER РЕСИВЕР С КА ССЕТНЫМ ПРОИГРЫВ А ТЕЛЕМ ENGLISH Р УCCKИЙ For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. У казания по установк е и выполнению соедин?[...]

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    2 ENGLISH How to reset your unit After detaching the control panel, press the reset button on the panel holder using a ball-point pen or a similar tool. This will reset the built-in microcomputer . Note: Y our preset adjustments—suc h as preset c hannels or sound adjustments—will also be erased. How to use the M (MODE) button If you press M (MO[...]

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    3 ENGLISH Thank you f or purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before oper ation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possib le performance from the unit. CONTENTS OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ................ 23 Changing the general settings (PSM) ....... 23 Detaching the control panel ..................[...]

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    ENGLISH 4 KS-FX845R LOCA TION OF THE BUTTONS o T APE (CD-CH: CD changer) button ; ∞ (down) b utton Display window a LOUD (loudness) indicator s EQ (equalizer) indicator d (tape-in) indicator f T APE indicator g CD-CH (CD changer) indicator h FM band indicators (FM1, FM2, FM3) j AM band indicator k T uner reception indicators MO (monaural), ST (st[...]

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    5 ENGLISH BASIC OPERA TIONS T urning on the power 1 T urn on the power . Note on One-T ouch Operation: When you select a sour ce in step 2 below , the power automatically comes on. Y ou do not have to pr ess this button to turn on the power . 2 Select the source. T o operate the tuner (FM or AM), see pages 7 – 17. T o play a tape, see pages 18 ?[...]

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    6 ENGLISH Setting the clock Y ou can also set the clock system to either 24 hours or 12 hours. 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the displa y . (PSM: see page 24.) 2 Set the hour . 1 Select “ CLOCK H ” (hour) if not sho wn on the displa y . 2 Adjust the hour . 3 Set the minute. 1 Selec[...]

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    7 ENGLISH RADIO OPERA TIONS Listening to the radio Y ou can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune in to a par ticular station. Searching a station automatically: Auto search 1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). Each time you press the button, the band changes as follo ws: Note: This r eceiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3). Y[...]

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    8 ENGLISH When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive: 1 Press M (MODE) to enter the functions mode while listening to an FM stereo broadcast. 2 Press MO (monaural), while still in the functions mode, so that the MO indicator lights up on the displa y . Each time you press the b utton, the MO indicator lights up and goes off alternately . When t[...]

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    9 ENGLISH Storing stations in memor y Y ou can use one of the follo wing 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 Y ou can preset 6 local FM stations in each FM band (FM1, FM2, and [...]

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    10 ENGLISH 3 Press and hold the number b utton (in this example, 1) for more than 2 seconds. 4 Repeat the abo ve procedure to store other stations into other preset number s. Notes: • A pre viously preset sta tion is erased when a new station is stor ed in the same preset number . • Preset stations ar e erased when the power supply to the memor[...]

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    11 ENGLISH RDS OPERA TIONS What you can do with RDS RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular programme signals . For e xample, the stations send their station names, as well as inf ormation about what type of programme the y broadcast, such as spor ts or music, etc. Another advantage of RDS fu[...]

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    12 ENGLISH 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the displa y . (PSM: see page 24.) 2 Select “AF-REG” (alternative frequency/regionalization reception) if not shown on the displa y . 3 Select the desired mode—“AF , ” “AF REG, ” or “OFF . ” 4 Finish the setting. Using T A Stan[...]

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    13 ENGLISH Using PTY Standby Reception PTY Standby Reception allows the unit to s witch temporarily to your f avorite progr amme (PTY : Programme T ype) from the current source (another FM station, tape, or other connected components). • PTY Standby Reception will not work if you are listening to an AM station. Y ou can select your f av orite pro[...]

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    14 ENGLISH Searching your favorite programme Y ou can search any one of the PTY codes. In addition, you can store y our 6 fa vorite programme types in the n umber buttons. When shipped from the factory , the f ollowing 6 programme types ha ve been stored in the number b uttons (1 to 6). T o store your fav orite programme types, see below . T o sear[...]

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    15 ENGLISH • If there is a station broadcasting a programme of the same PTY code as you ha ve selected, that station is tuned in. • If there is no station broadcasting a programme of the same PTY code as you ha ve selected, the station will not change. Note: In some ar eas, the PTY searc h will not work correctly . Other convenient RDS function[...]

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    16 ENGLISH Changing the display mode while listening to an FM station Y ou can change the initial indication on the displa y to station name (PS NAME) or station frequency (FREQ) while listening to an FM RDS station. • See also “ Changing the general settings (PSM) ” on page 23. 1 Press and hold SEL (select) f or more than 2 seconds so that o[...]

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    17 ENGLISH PTY codes NEWS: News AFF AIRS: T opical programmes e xpanding on current news or aff airs INFO: Programmes which impart advice on a wide variety of topics SPORT : Spor t ev ents EDUCA TE: Educational programmes DRAMA: Radio pla ys CUL TURE: Programmes on national or regional culture SCIENCE: Programmes on natur al science and technology [...]

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    18 ENGLISH T APE OPERA TIONS Listening to a cassette Y ou can pla y back type I (normal) tapes. 1 Open the control panel. Note on One-T ouch Operation: When a cassette is alr eady in the cassette compartment, pressing T APE (CD-CH) turns on the unit and starts tape play automatically . 2 Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment. The unit tur[...]

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    19 ENGLISH Other convenient tape functions Skipping the blank portions on the tape Y ou can skip blank portions between the tunes (Blank Skip). When this function is turned on, the unit fast- forw ards (skipping blank portions of 15 seconds or more), to the ne xt tune and star ts playback. • See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on p[...]

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    20 ENGLISH Playing the current tune repeatedly Y ou can pla y the current tune repeatedly (Repeat Pla y). 1 Press M (MODE) to enter the functions mode while pla ying a tune you w ant to hear over again on a cassette. 2 Press RPT (repeat), while still in the functions mode, so that “REPEA T” appears on the displa y . When the tune has been pla y[...]

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    21 ENGLISH SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Indication For: Preset values BAS TRE LOUD USER (Flat sound) 00 00 OFF ROCK Roc k 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 Ex.: When you select “ROCK” Selecting preset sound modes (C-EQ: custom equaliz[...]

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    22 ENGLISH Adjusting the sound Y ou can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference . 1 Select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press the button, the adjustab le items change as follo ws: Indication T o do: Range BAS* 1 Adjust the bass. –06 (min.) | +06 (max.) TRE* 1 Adjust the treble. –06 (min.) | +06 (max.) F AD* 2 Adjust th[...]

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    23 ENGLISH OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS Changing the general settings (PSM) Y ou can change the items listed in the table on page 24 by using the PSM (Pref erred Setting Mode) control. Basic Procedure 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the displa y . (See page 24.) 2 Select the PSM item y ou want t[...]

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    24 ENGLISH Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items • For detailed operations of each PSM items , refer to the pages listed in the tab le. Indications Selectable v alues/items Factory-preset See settings page CLOCK H Hour adjustment CLOCK M Minute adjustment 24H/12H 24/12-hour time displa y A UT O ADJ Automatic cloc k setting DISPMODE Display mode CH D[...]

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    25 ENGLISH T o set the changer display—CH DISP This mode is used to check the displa y information of the CD changer . When shipped from the factory , “DISC” is selected. • DISC: Disc number and track n umber (or folder n umber if the current playing disc is an MP3 disc) appear . • TIME: Elapsed playing time and trac k number appear . T o[...]

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    26 ENGLISH Detaching the control panel Y ou 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 . Detaching the control panel Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power . 1 Unlock the[...]

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    27 ENGLISH CD CHANGER OPERA TIONS Playing discs Select the CD changer (CD-CH). * If you hav e not connected a CD changer , or if you ha ve changed the “EXT IN” setting to “LINE IN” (see page 25), you cannot select the CD changer . • When the current disc is an MP3 disc: Playbac k star ts from the first folder of the current disc once file[...]

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    28 ENGLISH T o go to the next or previous tracks/files T o go to a particular disc directly Press the number button corresponding to the disc number to start its playback (while the CD changer is playing). • T o select a disc number from 1 – 6: Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly . • T o select a disc number from 7 – 12: Press and hold 1 (7) –[...]

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    29 ENGLISH Press 5 (up) while pla ying an MP3 disc, to go to the ne xt folder . Each time you press the b utton consecutively , the next f older is located, and the first file in the folder starts playbac k. Press ∞ (down) while pla ying an MP3 disc, to go to the pre vious folder . Each time you press the b utton consecutively , the pre vious fol[...]

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    30 ENGLISH T o play back tracks/files repeatedly (T rack Repeat/Disc Repeat Play) 1 Press M (MODE) to enter the functions mode during pla y . 2 Press RPT (repeat), while still in the functions mode, so that “ TRK RPT ” or “ DISC RPT ” appears on the displa y . Each time you press the button, the repeat pla y mode changes as f ollows: Note: [...]

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    31 ENGLISH EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERA TIONS Playing an external component Y ou can connect the e xter nal component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied). Preparations: • F or connecting the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 and the external component, r efer to the Installation/ Connection Manual (separate v[...]

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    32 ENGLISH DAB TUNER OPERA TIONS T uning in to an ensemble and one of the services A typical ensemble has 6 or more prog rammes (services) broadcast at the same time. After tuning in to an ensemble , you can select a service you want to listen to . Before y ou start.... Press FM/AM (D AB) briefly if tape, CD changer , or e xter nal component is the[...]

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    33 ENGLISH 3 Start searching f or an ensemble. When an ensemble is receiv ed, searching stops. T o stop searching bef ore an ensemble is received, press the same button y ou hav e pressed f or searching. 4 Select a service (either primary or secondary) you want to listen to. T o change the display information while tuning in to an ensemble Nor mall[...]

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    34 ENGLISH Selected service name and D AB band/preset number appear alternately for a while. T uning in to a preset DAB service Y ou can easily tune in to a preset D AB ser vice. Remember that you m ust store ser vices first. If you ha ve not stored them y et, see “ Storing D AB services in memor y ” on pages 33 and 34. Before y ou start.... Pr[...]

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    35 ENGLISH What you can do more with DAB T racing the same program automatically (Alternative Reception) Y ou can keep listening to the same prog ram. • While receiving a D AB service: When driving in an area where a ser vice cannot be received, this unit automatically tunes in to another ensemble or FM RDS station, broadcasting the same program.[...]

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    ENGLISH 36 This unit can be remotely controlled as instructed here (with an optionally pur chased remote controller) . W e recommend that you use remote controller RM-RK50 or RM-RK60 with your unit. (Ex.: When you are using RM-RK50) Before using the remote controller: • Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the main unit. Mak[...]

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    ENGLISH 37 Remote controller 3 • Selects the preset stations while listening to the radio (or the D AB tuner). Each time you press the b utton, the preset station (or service) number increases, and the selected station (or service) is tuned in. • While playing an MP3 disc on an MP3- compatible CD changer; – Skips to the previous disc if press[...]

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    38 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not alw ays serious. Check the follo wing points before calling a service center . Remedies Adjust it to the optimum le vel. Check the cords and connections. Press the reset button on the panel holder after detaching the control panel. (The clock setting and preset stations stored in memory a[...]

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    39 ENGLISH Remedies Inser t discs into the magazine. Inser t discs correctly . Inser t pla yable discs . Inser t a disc that contains MP3 files. Inser t the magazine. Add the e xtension code —mp3 to their file names. Change the disc. (Record MP3 files using a compliant application.) Skip to another file or change the disc. (Do not add the extensi[...]

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    40 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE This unit requires very little attention, but y ou will be able to e xtend the life of the unit if y ou follo w the instructions below . T o clean the head • Clean the heads after ev er y 10 hours of use using a wet-type head cleaning tape (a vailable at an audio store). When the head becomes dir ty , you may realiz e the f[...]

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    41 ENGLISH SPECIFICA TIONS AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum P ower Output: F ront: 45 W per channel Rear: 45 W per channel Continuous P ow er Output (RMS): F ront: 17 W per channel into 4 Ω , 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distor tion. Rear: 17 W per channel into 4 Ω , 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmoni[...]

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    EN, R U 0403KKSMDTJEIN Having TROUBLE with operation? Please reset your unit Refer to page of How to reset your unit Затр у днения при эк сплу атации? По жалуйста, перезагрузите Ваше у стройство Для по лучения информации о перезагрузке Вашег о у[...]

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    1 53 mm 184 mm KS-FX845R Installation/Connection Manual Рук ово дство по у становке/по дключению ENGLISH • This unit is designed to operate on 12 V DC, NEGA TIVE ground electrical systems. INST ALLA TION (IN-DASH MOUNTING) • The follo wing illustration shows a typical installation. How ev er , you should make ad[...]

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    2 • When installing the unit without using the sleeve • При установке у стройства без испо льзования муфты In a T oy ota for e xample, first remov e the car radio and install the unit in its place. В автомобилях “T oy ota” , например, сначала у далите автомо?[...]

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    3 6 2 3 4 1 3 * * 2 15 B1 B3 B5 B7 B2 B4 B6 B8 A5 A7 A2 A4 A8 B1 B3 B5 B7 B2 B4 B6 B8 A5 A7 A2 A4 A8 1 A8 A7 A5 A4 B5 B6 B4 B3 B8 B7 B2 B1 5 A2 Line out (see diagram ) Линейный вых о д (см. сх ему ) Fuse bloc k Блок пре до хранителя T o metallic body or chassis of the car К мет аллическ ому ко?[...]

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    4 INPUT R L L R L R L R * 2 R L R L INPUT R L LINE REAR FRONT OUT R L * 2 TROUBLESHOOTING • The fuse blo ws. * Are the red and black leads connected correctly? • P ower cannot be turned on. * Is the yellow lead connected? • No sound from the speaker s. * Is the speaker output lead shor t-circuited? • Sound is distorted. * Is the speaker out[...]