JVC KS-FX915R manual

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    GET0018-001A [EE] CASSETTE RECEIVER РЕСИВЕР С КА ССЕТНЫМ ПРОИГРЫВ А ТЕЛЕМ ENGLISH Р УССКИЙ INS TR UCTIONS ИНСТР УКЦИИ ПО ЭК СПЛУ А Т АЦИИ KS-FX915R/KS-FX815 For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. У к азания по уст ановк е и выполнени?[...]

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    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. How to reset your unit ............................... 2 LOCA TION OF THE BUTTONS ............ 3 Control panel ..........................[...]

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    3 ENGLISH LOCA TION OF THE BUTTONS Control panel 1 (standby/on/attenuator) button 2 Control dial 3 Remote sensor* 4 DISP (display) button (KS-FX915R) LOUD (loudness) button (KS-FX815) 5 TP (traf fic programme) button (KS-FX915R) RDS (radio data system) button (KS-FX915R) DISP (display) button (KS-FX815) 6 PTY (programme type) button (KS-FX915R) SCA[...]

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    ENGLISH 4 3 • Functions as the PRESET button while listening to the radio (or the DAB tuner). Each time you press the button, the preset station (or service) number increases, and the selected station (or service) is tuned into. • Functions as the DISC – button while listening to the CD changer . Each time you press the button, the disc numbe[...]

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    ENGLISH 5 Preparing the remote controller (only for KS-FX915R) 2. Place the battery . Slide the battery into the holder with the + side facing upwards so that the battery is fixed in the holder . Lithium coin battery (product number: CR2025) 3. Return the battery holder . Insert again the battery holder pushing it until you hear a clicking sound. ([...]

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    6 ENGLISH BASIC OPERA TIONS 3 Adjust the volume. 4 Adjust the sound as you want. (See page 19.) T o drop the volume in a moment Press briefly while listening to any source. “A TT” starts flashing on the display , and the volume level will drop in a moment. T o resume the previous volume level, press the button briefly again. • If you turn the[...]

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    7 ENGLISH RADIO BASIC OPERA TIONS Listening to the radio Y ou can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune into a particular station. Searching a station automatically: Auto search 1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). FM1 and FM2: 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz FM3: 65 MHz – 74 MHz Note: This r eceiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3). [...]

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    8 ENGLISH Storing stations in memor y Y ou can use one of the following 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 FM[...]

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    9 ENGLISH Press ¢ to tune into stations of higher frequencies. F1 F2 F3 AM (FM1) (FM2) (FM3) 4 Repeat the above procedure to store other stations into other preset numbers. Notes: • A previousl y preset station is erased when a ne w station is stor ed in the same preset n umber . • Preset sta tions are er ased when the power supply to the memo[...]

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    10 ENGLISH RDS OPERA TIONS (only for KS-FX915R) TP RDS Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 What you can do with RDS EON RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular programme signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of programme they broadcast, such as s[...]

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    11 ENGLISH The same programme can be received on different frequencies. PTY Standby Reception When you press PTY while listening to an FM station, the PTY indicator is lit during reception of a PTY station and the PTY standby mode is engaged. The selected PTY name stored on page 12 flashes for 5 seconds. • W hen the station being r eceived is not[...]

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    12 ENGLISH Selecting your favorite programme for PTY Standby Reception Y ou 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 Standby Reception. 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears[...]

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    13 ENGLISH 4 Press and hold the number button for more than 2 seconds to store the PTY code selected into the preset number you want. The selected code name and “MEMO” (memory) appear alternately on the display . 5 Press SEL (select) to finish the setting. T o search your favorite programme type 1 Press and hold PTY (programme type) for more th[...]

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    14 ENGLISH Changing the display mode while listening to an FM station Y ou can change the initial indication on the display 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 22. 1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one o[...]

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    15 ENGLISH PTY codes NEWS: News AFF AIRS: T opical programmes expanding on current news or affairs INFO: Programmes which impart advice on a wide variety of topics SPORT : Sport events EDUCA TE: Educational programmes DRAMA: Radio plays CUL TURE: Programmes on national or regional culture SCIENCE: Programmes on natural science and technology V ARIE[...]

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    16 ENGLISH T APE OPERA TIONS Listening to a cassette 1 Open the control panel. 2 Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment. The unit turns on and tape play starts automatically . 3 Close the control panel by hand. 4 Select the tape direction. Each time you press T APE 23 , the tape direction changes alternately forward ( ) and reverse ( ). No[...]

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    17 ENGLISH T o play back tapes recorded with the Dolby B NR Press and hold RPT (Dolby B/repeat) to set the Dolby B NR* system. The indicator lights up, and “DOLBY B” appears on the display for several seconds. T o cancel the Dolby B NR, press and hold RPT (Dolby B/repeat) again so that the indicator goes off. * Dolby noise reduction is manufact[...]

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    18 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 on, the unit skips blank portions of 15 seconds or more, fast-forwards to the next tune, then starts playing it. • See also “Changing the general settings (PSM)” on page 22. 1 Pr[...]

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    19 ENGLISH 1 Select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press the button, the adjustable items change as follows: Indication T o do: Range BAS Adjust the bass. –06 (min.) | +06 (max.) TRE Adjust the treble. –06 (min.) | +06 (max.) F AD* Adjust the front R06 (Rear only) and rear speaker | balance. F06 (Front only) BAL Adjust the left L06 [...]

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    20 ENGLISH Indication For: Preset values BAS TRE LOUD BEA T Rock or disco +02 00 ON music SOFT Quiet +01 –03 OFF background music POP Light music +04 +01 OFF SCM OFF (Flat sound) 00 00 ON Recalling the sound modes When “SCM LINK” is set to “LINK ON,” select the source. The sound mode stored in memory for the selected source is recalled. N[...]

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    21 ENGLISH 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other items. 5 Press and hold SCM until the sound mode you have selected in step 1 flashes on the display . 6 Repeat the same procedure to store other sound modes. T o reset to the factor y settings Repeat the same procedure and reassign the preset values listed in the table on page 20. Storing your o[...]

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    22 ENGLISH OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS T o check the current clock time while the unit is turned off, press DISP (display). The power turns on, the clock time is shown for 5 seconds, then the power turns off. 2 1 2 1 Changing the general settings (PSM) Y ou can change the items listed on the next page by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control. Bas[...]

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    23 ENGLISH Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items 1 2 Select. Hold. 3 Advance Back Back Advance 0:00 22 LINK ON LINK OFF 20, 24 LINK ON 24H 12H 22 24H OFF ON FREQ PS NAME OFF ON 14 ON 24 ON 14 PS NAME 12 29 programme types (see pages 12 and 15.) NEWS VOL 00 – VOL 50 14 VOL 20 AF ON AF OFF 32 AF ON AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 OFF 24 ON ON OFF OFF ON CHANGER LINE [...]

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    24 ENGLISH T o cancel Advanced SCM – SCM LINK Y ou can cancel the Advanced SCM (Sound Control Memory), and unlink the sound modes and the playback sources. When shipped from the factory , a dif ferent sound mode can be stored in memory for each source so that you can change the sound modes simply by changing the sources. • LINK ON: Advanced SCM[...]

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    25 ENGLISH Attaching the control panel 1 Insert the right side of the control panel into the groove on the panel holder . 2 Press the left side of the control panel to fix it to the panel holder . Note on cleaning the connectors: If you frequently detac h the contr ol panel, the connectors will deteriorate . T o minimize this possibility , periodic[...]

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    26 ENGLISH CD CHANGER OPERA TIONS 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 ENTERT AINMENT dealer for connections. • F or example, if your CD automatic chang er is one of the KD-MK series, you need a cor d (KS-U15K) for connecting it to this unit. Before ope[...]

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    27 ENGLISH T o go to the next track or the previous tracks 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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    ENGLISH 28 EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERA TIONS Playing an external component Y ou can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 (not supplied). Preparations: • F or connecting the Line Input Adaptor KS-U57 and the external component, r efer to the Installation/ Connection Manual (separate vol[...]

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    ENGLISH 29 DAB TUNER OPERA TIONS (only for KS-FX915R) We recommend that you use DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) tuner KT -DB1500 with your unit. If you have another DAB tuner , consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERT AINMENT dealer . • Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your DAB tuner . What is DAB system? DAB is one of the digital radio broadc[...]

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    ENGLISH 30 T o change the display information while tuning into an ensemble Normally service name is shown on the display . If you want to change the display information, press DISP . Each time you press the button, the following information appears on the display for a while. T o tune into a particular ensemble without searching: 1 Press and hold [...]

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    ENGLISH 31 Storing DAB services in memory Y ou 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 and the FM/AM tuner are alternately selected. 2 Select the DAB band (DAB1, DAB2 or DAB3) you want. Each time you press the button, the DAB ba[...]

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    ENGLISH 32 T uning into a preset DAB service Y ou can easily tune into a preset DAB service. Remember that you must store services first. If you have not stored them yet, see page 31. 1 Select the DAB tuner . Each time you press and hold the button, the DAB tuner and the FM/AM tuner are alternately selected. 2 Select the DAB band (DAB1, DAB2 or DAB[...]

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    33 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE This unit requires very little attention, but you will be able to extend the life of the unit if you follow the instructions below . T o clean the heads • Clean the heads after every 10 hours of use using a wet-type head cleaning tape (available at an audio store). When the head becomes dirty , you may realize the following[...]

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    34 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center . Remedies Insert the cassette with the exposed tape facing right. Press and hold T APE 23 and for more than two seconds. Clean it with a head cleaning tape. Check the cords and connections. Adjust it to the optimu[...]

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    35 ENGLISH SPECIFICA TIONS 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 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic dist[...]

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    EN, RU 0101AOMCAPJES VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED J V C Ha ving TROUBLE with oper ation? Please r eset y our unit R efer t o page of How t o r eset y our unit Затр у днения при эк сплу атации? По жалуйста, перезагр узите Ваше у стройство Для по лучения информаци[...]

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    184 mm 53 mm 1 Befor e mounting: P r ess (Contr ol P anel Release but t on) to detach the contr ol panel if already at tached. * When shipped from the f act ory , the control panel is pack ed in the hard case . 2 Remo ve the trim plat e. 3 Remo ve the slee ve af t er disengaging the slee ve locks. 1 Stand the unit. Note: W hen you stand the unit, b[...]

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    * Not included with this unit. * Не вх о дят в к омплект . Dashboar d Дек ора тивная панель Fir e w all Стена W asher Шайба Sleev e Муфт а Mounting bolt Крепежный бо лт Scre w (option) Винт (допо лнительно) Lock nut Фик сирующая г айка Stay (option) Ст[...]

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    B1 15 B3 B5 B7 B2 B4 B6 A6 B8 A5 A7 A2 A4 A8 2 1 4 6 1 2 3 7 A8 A4 A7 A5 A2 A6 B6 B5 B4 B3 B8 B7 B2 B1 B1 B3 B5 B7 B2 B4 B6 B8 A5 A7 A2 A4 A6 A8 5 3 (ILLUMINATION) Тo pow er aerial if any К пит анию антенны, если есть T o an accessory terminal in the fuse block К вспомог ательному р азъему в блок[...]

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    L R + - + - + - + - L R + - + - + - + - L R + - + - + - + - F ig. 3 Рисунок 3 F ig. 1 Рисунок 1 Fig. 2 Рисунок 2 PREC A UTIONS on pow er supply and speak er connections: • DO NO T connect the speak er leads of the pow er cord t o the car batt ery; otherwise, the unit will be seriously damaged. • Connect the black lead (gr o[...]