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CASSETTE RECEIVER KS-FX945R For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. INSTRUCTIONS ИНСТРУКЦИИ ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ SOUND SOURCE GET0122-001A [EE]...
If you press MODE, the unit goes into functions mode (“MODE” flashes on the upper part of the display). While in functions mode, the number buttons work as different function buttons. • When connecting a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer: The 5/∞ buttons will also work as +10/–10 buttons after pressing MODE.
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. CONTENTS How to reset your unit ... How to use the MODE button ...
Display window s Disc information indicators TAG (ID3 Tag), • Lights up only when playing an MP3 disc or a CD Text on a JVC MP3-compatible CD changer. d Tape-in indicator f Main display g Playback item indicators (disc) •...
Remote controller SOUND SOURCE 1 • Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is turned off. • Turns off the unit if pressed and held until “SEE YOU” appears on the display. • Drops the volume level in a moment if pressed briefly.
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 no obstacle in between. Remote sensor • Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).
Turning on the power 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 have to press this button to turn on the power. Select the source. To operate the tuner (FM or AM), see pages 9 –...
Setting the clock You can also set the clock system to either 24 hours or 12 hours. Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see page 26.) Set the hour.
Listening to the radio You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune in to a particular station. Searching a station automatically: Auto search Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM). Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: FM 1 FM 2...
Tune in to a station you want while “MANU” (manual) is flashing. To search stations of higher frequencies To search stations of lower frequencies • If you release your finger from the button, the manual mode automatically turns off after 5 seconds. •...
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. Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM) you want to store stations into (in this example, FM1).
RDS OPERATIONS 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 example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of programme they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see page 26.) Select “AF-REG” (alternative frequency/regionalization reception) if not shown on the display. Select the desired mode—“AF,” “AF REG,”...
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Using PTY Standby Reception PTY Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to your favorite programme (PTY: Programme Type) 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.
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Searching your favorite programme You can search any one of the PTY codes. In addition, you can store your 6 favorite programme types in the number buttons. When shipped from the factory, the following 6 programme types have been stored in the number buttons (1 to 6).
To search your favorite programme type Press and hold TP PTY for more than 2 seconds while listening to an FM station. The last selected PTY code appears. To select one of your favorite programme type To select any one of the twenty-nine PTY codes Preset number appears only if you select a PTY code using the number buttons.
Changing the display mode while listening to an FM station You 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)”...
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PTY codes NEWS: News AFFAIRS: Topical programmes expanding on current news or affairs INFO: Programmes which impart advice on a wide variety of topics SPORT: Sport events EDUCATE: Educational programmes DRAMA: Radio plays CULTURE: Programmes on national or regional culture SCIENCE: Programmes on natural science and technology...
Listening to a cassette You can play back type I (normal) tapes. Open the control panel. Note on One-Touch Operation: When a cassette is already in the cassette compartment, pressing TAPE CD-CH turns on the unit and starts tape play automatically. Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment.
To play back tapes recorded with the Dolby B NR* Press MODE to enter the functions mode while listening to a tape. “MODE” flashes on the upper part of the display. Press (Dolby B), while “MODE” is still flashing on the display so that the (Dolby B) indicator lights up.
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 seconds or more), to the next tune and starts playback. •...
Playing the current tune repeatedly You can play the current tune repeatedly (Repeat Play). Press MODE to enter the functions mode while playing a tune you want to hear over again on a cassette. “MODE” flashes on the upper part of the display. Press RPT (repeat), while “MODE”...
Selecting preset sound modes (C-EQ: custom equalizer) You can select a preset sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer) suitable to the music genre. • There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. Select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press the button, the adjustable items change as follows: (bass) (treble) LOUD (volume) (loudness) Indication To do: BAS* Adjust the bass.
Changing the general settings (PSM) You can change the items listed on the next page by using the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control. Basic Procedure Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display.
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Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items • For detailed operations of each PSM items, refer to the pages listed in the table. Indications CLOCK H Hour adjustment CLOCK M Minute adjustment 24H/12H 24/12-hour time display AUTO ADJ Automatic clock setting CLOCK Clock display TU DISP Tuner display...
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To set the clock display—CLOCK You can set the clock to be shown on the display when the unit is turned on. When shipped from the factory, the clock is set to be shown on the display. • ON: Clock display is turned on. •...
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Connection Manual (separate volume). To turn the tag display on or off —TAG DISP This function takes effect only when JVC MP3-compatible CD changer is connected. An MP3 file can contain file information called “ID3 Tag” where its album name, performer, track title, etc.
Detaching the control panel You 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.
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 back your original CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) recorded either in audio CD format or in MP3 format.
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• When the current disc is an MP3 disc: Playback starts from the first folder of the current disc once file check is completed. Selected disc number* Folder or album name* (folder) indicator MP3 indicator When “CLOCK” is set to “ON” (see page 27), the current indication will soon change to the clock time.
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• When “TAG DISP” is set to “TAG OFF” Folder name ( lights up on the display) File name ( lights up on the display) Elapsed playing time and Current file number For CD Text discs Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Disc title / performer Track title...
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This operation is only possible when using JVC MP3-compatible CD changer (CH-X1500). To go to a track/file quickly Press MODE to enter the functions mode while playing a disc. “MODE” flashes on the upper part of the display. Press 5 (up) or ∞ (down) while still in the functions mode.
Selecting the playback modes To play back tracks/files at random (Folder Random/Disc Random/Magazine Random Play) Press MODE to enter the functions mode during play. “MODE” flashes on the upper part of the display. Press RND (random), while “MODE” is still flashing on the display.
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS Playing an external component You can connect the external component to the CD changer jack on the rear using the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied). Preparations: • For connecting the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Installation/ Connection Manual (separate volume).
DAB TUNER OPERATIONS We recommend that you use DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) tuner KT-DB1500 or KT-DB1000 with your unit. If you have another DAB tuner, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer. • Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your DAB tuner.
Start searching for an ensemble. To search for ensembles of higher frequency To search for ensembles of lower frequency When an ensemble is received, searching stops. To stop searching before an ensemble is received, press the same button you have pressed for searching.
Tune in to an ensemble you want. Select a service of the ensemble you want to listen to. To select the next service To select the previous service Press and hold the number button (in this example, 1) you want to store the selected service into for more than 2 seconds.
What you can do more with 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 in to another ensemble or FM RDS station, broadcasting the same program.
TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • This unit does not work at all. • SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) automatic preset does not work.
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Symptoms • “NO DISC” appears on the display. • “NO MAG” appears on the display. • “NO FILES” appears on the display. • MP3 disc is skipped or cannot be played back. • Noise is generated while playing an MP3 disc. •...
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. To clean the head • Clean the heads after every 10 hours of use using a wet-type head cleaning tape (available at an audio store).
AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 50 W per channel Rear: 50 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz Front: to 20 000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. 19 W per channel into 4 Ω, 40 Hz Rear: to 20 000 Hz at no more than...
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CLOCK H CLOCK M 24H/12H AUTO ADJ CLOCK TU DISP AF-REG PTY STBY TA VOL P-SEARCH DAB AF DAB VOL LEVEL DIMMER BEEP SCROLL B.SKIP EXT IN TAG DISP...