CASSETTEN-RECEIVER RADIOCASSETTE RADIO/CASSETTESPELER

CD CHANGER CONTROL

TP/PTY

MO/RND SCM

KS-F383R/KS-F380R

TP PTY

MO SCM
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. Fr den Einbau und die Anschlsse siehe das eigenstndige Handbuch. Pour linstallation et les raccordements, se rfrer au manuel spar. Bijzonderheden over de installatie en aansluiting van het apparaat vindt u in de desbetreffende handleiding.

INSTRUCTIONS

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NEDERLANDS
KS-FX43R/KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R

FRANAIS

KS-FX43R/KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R KS-F383R/KS-F380R

DEUTSCH

CASSETTE RECEIVER

ENGLISH

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. Control panelKS-FX43R/KS-FX483R/ KS-FX480R.. Control panelKS-F383R/KS-F380R. Turning on the power.. Setting the clock.. 2

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS. 19

Adjusting the sound.. 19 Selecting preset sound modes. 20 Storing your own sound adjustments. 20
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS. 3

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS. 21

Selecting the telephone muting.. 21 Selecting the CD changer display. 21 Detaching the control panel.. 23

BASIC OPERATIONS.. 5

RADIO OPERATIONS.. 7
Listening to the radio.. 7 Storing stations in memory.. 9 Tuning in to a preset station.. 10
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS (ONLY FOR KS-FX43R/KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R). 24
Playing CDs... 24 Selecting CD playback modes. 25

RDS OPERATIONS.. 11

What you can do with RDS.. 11 Other convenient RDS functions and adjustments.. 15
MAINTENANCE.. 26 TROUBLESHOOTING.. 27 SPECIFICATIONS.. 29

TAPE OPERATIONS. 18

Listening to a cassette.. 18

How to reset your unit

While holding SEL (select), press attenuator) for more than 2 seconds. This will reset the built-in microcomputer. (standby/on/

(standby/on/attenuator)

Note: Your preset adjustmentssuch as preset channels or sound adjustmentswill also be erased.

SEL (select)

Note: For security reasons, a numbered ID card is provided with this unit, and the same ID number is imprinted on the units chassis. Keep the card in a safe place, as it will help the authorities to identify your unit if stolen. BEFORE USE *For safety. Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will block outside sounds, making driving dangerous. Stop the car before performing any complicated operations.
*Temperature inside the car. If you have parked the car for a long time in hot or cold weather, wait until the temperature in the car becomes normal before operating the unit.
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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS
Control panelKS-FX43R/KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R

Display window

1 (standby/on/attenuator) button 2 TP/PTY (traffic programme/programme type) button 3 +/ buttons (eject) button 5 Cassette compartment 6 1/ (PROG: program) buttons 7 CD-CH (CD changer) button 8 AM button 9 FM button p DISP (display) button q SEL (select) button w Number buttons e MO/RND (monaural/random) button r SCM (sound control memory) button t (control panel release) button /4 buttons y Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed together.
u FM band indicators (FM1, FM2, FM3) i AM band indicator o RND (random) indicator ; CD-CH (CD changer) indicator a LOUD (loudness) indicator s Main display d Sound mode indicators BEAT, SOFT, POP f Tuner reception indicators MO (monaural), ST (stereo) g RDS indicators TP, PTY, AF, REG
Control panelKS-F383R/KS-F380R

DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL

9 p q w e r t y
(standby/on/attenuator) button LOUD (loudness) button +/ buttons 0 (eject) button Cassette compartment 1/ (PROG: program) buttons TP/PTY (traffic programme/programme type) button AM button FM button DISP (display) button SEL (select) button Number buttons MO (monaural) button SCM (sound control memory) button (control panel release) button / buttons Also functions as SSM buttons when pressed together.
u FM band indicators (FM1, FM2, FM3) i AM band indicator o LOUD (loudness) indicator ; Main display a Sound mode indicators BEAT, SOFT, POP s Tuner reception indicators MO (monaural), ST (stereo) d RDS indicators TP, PTY, AF, REG

BASIC OPERATIONS

Turning on the power

Adjust the volume.

To increase the volume To decrease the volume

Turn on the power.

Notes 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. If the cassette is already in the cassette compartment, tape play starts automatically. However, it is not recommended to leave the cassette in the compartment when turning off the power or ignition key. It may damage the tape head and the cassette.

Volume level appears.

Adjust the sound as you want. (See pages 19 20.)
To drop the volume in a moment
Press briefly while listening to any source. ATT starts flashing on the display, and the volume level will drop in a moment. To resume the previous volume level, press the button briefly again.

Select the source.

To turn off the power
Press and hold for more than one second. SEE YOU appears, then the unit turns off.
KS-FX43R/ KS-F383R/KS-F380R KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R To operate the tuner (FM or AM), see pages 7 17. To operate the tape, see page 18. Only for KS-FX43R/KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R: To operate the CD changer, see pages 24 25.
Only for KS-FX43R KS-FX43R is equipped with the steering wheel remote control function. If your car is equipped with the steering wheel remote controller, you can operate this receiver using the controller. See the Installation/Connection Manual (separate volume) for connection to utilize this function.
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Setting the clock

You can also set the clock system to either 24 hours or 12 hours.

Set the clock system.

1 Select 24H/12H. KS-FX43R KS-FX483R KS-FX480R 2 Select 24H or 12H. KS-F383R KS-F380R
Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see page 22.)

Set the hour.

1 Select CLOCK H (hour) if not shown on the display. KS-FX43R KS-FX483R KS-FX480R 2 Adjust the hour. KS-F383R KS-F380R To check the current clock time or change the display mode

Finish the setting.

Press DISP (display) repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the display mode and clock time alternates on the display.

Set the minute.

1 Select CLOCK M (minute). KS-FX43R KS-FX483R KS-FX480R 2 Adjust the minute. KS-F383R KS-F380R
Notes: For the indication change during RDS operation, see page 16. During CD changer operation (for KS-FX43R/ KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R), see page 24.

RADIO OPERATIONS

For KS-FX43R KS-FX483R KS-FX480R

For KS-F383R KS-F380R

Listening to the radio
You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune in to a particular station.

Start searching a station.
To search stations of higher frequencies
Note: When a cassette is in the cassette compartment, you cannot select the tuner. Be sure to eject the cassette from the cassette compartment to listen to the radio.
KS-FX43R KS-FX483R KS-FX480R

KS-F383R KS-F380R

Searching a station automatically: Auto search
To search stations of lower frequencies When a station is received, searching stops.
Select the band (FM1 3, AM).

FM1 AM

To stop searching before a station is received, press the same button you have pressed for searching.

Selected band appears.

Lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength.
Note: This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an FM broadcast.
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Searching a station manually: Manual search
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive:
Press MO/RND (for KS-FX43R/KS-FX483R/ KS-FX480R) or MO (for KS-F383R/KS-F380R) while listening to an FM stereo broadcast. Each time you press the button, the MO indicator lights up and goes off alternately.

MO/RND

Press and hold /4 (for KS-FX43R/KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R) / (for KS-F383R/KS-F380R) or until M (manual) starts flashing on the display.
KS-FX43R KS-FX483R KS-FX480R KS-F383R KS-F380R
MO (monaural) indicator When the MO indicator is lit on the display, the sound you hear becomes monaural but the reception will be improved.
Tune in to a station you want while M is flashing.
To tune in to stations of higher frequencies
To tune in to stations of lower frequencies If you release your finger from the button, the manual mode will automatically turn off after 5 seconds. If you hold down the button, the frequency keeps changing (in 50 kHz intervals for FM and 9 kHz intervals for AMMW/LW) until you release the button.

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You can use one of the following two methods to store broadcasting stations in memory. Automatic preset of FM stations: SSM (Strongstation Sequential Memory) Manual preset of both FM and AM stations
You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM) manually. Ex.: Storing FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band.
FM station automatic preset: SSM
You can preset 6 local FM stations in each FM band (FM1, FM2, and FM3).
Select the band (FM1 3, AM) you want to store stations into (in this example, FM1).

Tracing the same programme automatically (Network-Tracking Reception)
When driving in an area where FM reception is not good, the tuner built in this unit automatically tunes in to another RDS station, broadcasting the same programme with stronger signals. So, you can continue to listen to the same programme in its finest reception, no matter where you drive. (See the illustration on page 17.) Two types of the RDS data are used to make Network-Tracking Reception work correctlyPI (Programme Identification) and AF (Alternative Frequency). Without receiving these data correctly from the RDS station you are listening to, NetworkTracking Reception will not operate.
AF REG: Network-Tracking Reception is activated with Regionalization set to on. With this setting, the unit switches to another station, within the same network, broadcasting the same programme when the receiving signals from the current station become weak. Both the AF indicator and the REG indicator light up. OFF: Network-Tracking Reception is deactivated. Neither the AF indicator nor the REG indicator lights up.
REG indicator AF indicator
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What you can do with RDS
To use Network-Tracking Reception
Using TA Standby Reception
TA Standby Reception allows the unit to switch temporarily to Traffic Announcement (TA) from the current sourceanother FM station, tape, or other connected components (for KS-FX43R/ KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R). TA Standby Reception will not work if you are listening to an AM station. Press TP/PTY to activate TA Standby Reception.
Select AF-REG (alternative frequency/regionalization reception) if not shown on the display.
Select the desired modeAF, AF REG, or OFF.
7 When the current source is FM, the TP indicator either lights up or flashes. If the TP indicator lights up, TA Standby Reception is activated. If a station starts broadcasting a traffic announcement, TRAFFIC appears on the display, and this unit automatically tunes in to the station. The volume changes to the preset TA volume level (see page 16) and the traffic announcement can be heard. If the TP indicator flashes, TA Standby Reception is not yet activated since the station being received does not provide the signals used for TA Standby Reception. To activate TA Standby Reception, you need to tune in to another station providing these signals. Press /4 (for KS-FX43R/ KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R) or / (for KS-F383R/KS-F380R) to search for such a station. When a station providing these signals is tuned in, the TP indicator stops flashing and remains lit. Now TA Standby Reception is activated. 7 When the current source is other than FM, the TP indicator lights up. If a station starts broadcasting a traffic announcement, TRAFFIC appears on the display, and this unit automatically changes the source and tunes in to the station. To deactivate the TA Standby Reception, press TP/PTY again.

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 (for KS-FX43R/KS-FX483R/ KS-FX480R). PTY Standby Reception will not work if you are listening to an AM station. You can select your favorite programme type for PTY Standby Reception. When shipped from the factory, PTY Standby Reception is turned off. (OFF is selected for PTY Standby Reception.)
Select PTY STBY (standby) if not shown on the display.
7 When the current source is other than FM, the PTY indicator lights up. If a station starts broadcasting the selected PTY programme, this unit automatically changes the source and tunes in to the station. To deactivate the PTY Standby Reception, select OFF in step 3 on the left column. The PTY indicator disappears.
Select one of the twenty-nine PTY codes. (See page 17.)
Selected code name appears on the display and is stored into memory.
Using PTY Standby Reception
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 selected PTY programme, this unit automatically tunes in to the station. If the PTY indicator flashes, PTY Standby Reception is not yet activated since the station being received does not provide the signals used for PTY Standby Reception. To activate PTY Standby Reception, you need to tune in to another station providing these signals. Press /4 (for KS-FX43R/ / (for KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R) or KS-F383R/KS-F380R) to search for such a station. When a station providing these signals is tuned in, the PTY indicator stops flashing and remains lit. Now PTY Standby Reception is activated.
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 store your favorite programme types, see below. To search your favorite programme type, see page 15.
1 POP M 4 CLASSICS 2 ROCK M 5 AFFAIRS 3 EASY M 6 VARIED
Press and hold the number button for more than 2 seconds to store the PTY code selected into the preset number you want.
MEMORY and the selected code name will flash alternately on the display.
Press and hold TP/PTY for more than 2 seconds to exit from this mode.
To store your favorite programme types

seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (See page 22.) 2 Press /4 (for KS-FX43R/ KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R) or / (for KS-F383R/KS-F380R) to select DISPMODE (display mode). 3 Press + or to set to the desired indication (PS NAME, FREQ, or CLOCK). 4 Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.
Note: By pressing DISP (display), you can change the display while listening to an FM RDS station. Each time you press the button, the following information appears on the display:
Automatic clock adjustment
When shipped from the factory, the clock built in this unit is set to be readjusted automatically using the CT (Clock Time) data in the RDS signal. If you do not want to use automatic clock adjustment, follow the procedure below.
Station name (PS NAME) Programme type (PTY) Station frequency (FREQ) Clock (CLOCK)
Then, the display goes back to the original indication in several seconds.
seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (See page 22.) 2 Press /4 (for KS-FX43R/ KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R) or / (for KS-F383R/KS-F380R) to select AUTO ADJ (adjustment). 3 Press to select OFF. Now automatic clock adjustment is canceled. 4 Press SEL (select) to finish the setting. To reactivate clock adjustment, repeat the same procedure and select ON in step 3 by pressing +.
Note: You must stay tuned to the same station for more than 2 minutes after setting AUTO ADJ to ON. Otherwise, the clock time will not be adjusted. (This is because the unit takes up to 2 minutes to capture the CT data in the RDS signal.)

NEWS: AFFAIRS:

News 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 VARIED: Other programmes like comedies or ceremonies POP M: Pop music ROCK M: Rock music EASY M: Easy-listening music LIGHT M: Light music CLASSICS: Classical music OTHER M: Other music WEATHER: Weather information FINANCE: Reports on commerce, trading, the Stock Market, etc.

CHILDREN:

Entertainment programmes for children SOCIAL: Programmes on social activities RELIGION: Programmes dealing with any aspect of belief or faith, or the nature of existence or ethics PHONE IN: Programmes where people can express their views either by phone or in a public forum TRAVEL: Programmes about travel destinations, package tours, and travel ideas and opportunities LEISURE: Programmes concerned with recreational activities such as gardening, cooking, fishing, etc. JAZZ: Jazz music COUNTRY: Country music NATION M: Current popular music from another nation or region, in that countrys language OLDIES: Classic pop music FOLK M: Folk music DOCUMENT: Programmes dealing with factual matters, presented in an investigative style

The same programme can be received on different frequencies.
Programme 1 broadcasting on frequency A
Programme 1 broadcasting on frequency E
Programme 1 broadcasting on frequency B Programme 1 broadcasting on frequency C
Programme 1 broadcasting on frequency D

PTY codes

TAPE OPERATIONS

Listening to a cassette

You can play back type I (normal) tapes.
To stop play and eject the cassette
Press 0. Tape play stops and the cassette ejects from the cassette compartment. The source changes to the previously selected one. You cannot change the source if the cassette is still in the cassette compartment. To change the source, you must eject the cassette first. You can also eject the cassette by pressing 0 while the unit is turned off.
Note on One-Touch Operation: If a cassette is already in the cassette compartment, tape play starts automatically. However, it is not recommended to leave the cassette in the compartment when turning off the power or ignition key. It may damage the tape head and the cassette.

To fast-wind a tape

Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment.
When one side of the tape reaches its end during play, the other side of the tape automatically starts playing (Auto Reverse).
Press in or 1. The tape will be wound in the direction of the arrows ( or 1).
Select the tape direction.
Press both buttons at the same time. Each time you press both buttons, the tape direction changes alternately forward ( ) and ). reverse (

Tape direction

To restart playback, lightly press the other button which is not pressed in (1 or ).
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SOUND ADJUSTMENTS
You can adjust the sound characteristics to your preference. To increase the level or turn on the loudness To decrease the level or turn off the loudness
Select the item you want to adjust.
Each time you press the button, the adjustable items change as follows: Ex.: When you adjust TRE (treble)
For KS-FX43R/KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R:

(bass)

(treble)

(fader)

(volume)

(loudness)

(balance)
To turn on or off the loudness function

(For KS-F383R/KS-F380R)

For KS-F383R/KS-F380R:
Each time you press LOUD, the loudness function turns on and off alternately.
Indication BAS To do: Adjust the bass.
Range 06 (min.) | +06 (max.) 06 (min.) | +06 (max.) R06 (Rear only) | F06 (Front only) L06 (Left only) | R06 (Right only)
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the other items.

Adjust the treble.

Note: Normally the +/ buttons work as the volume control. So you do not have to select VOL to adjust the volume level.

Adjust the front and rear speaker balance. Adjust the left and right speaker balance.

LOUD**

Boost low and high frequencies to LOUD ON produce a well| balanced sound LOUD OFF at low volume level. Adjust the volume. 00 (min.) | 50 (max.)
* If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to 00. ** For KS-FX43R/KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R. For KS-F383R/KS-F380R, press LOUD to turn on or off the loudness function.
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Adjusting the sound

Adjust the setting.

Selecting preset sound modes
You can select a preset sound adjustment suitable to the music genre.
Storing your own sound adjustments
You can adjust the sound modes (BEAT, SOFT, POP) to your preference and store your own adjustments in memory. There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again.
Select the sound mode you want.
Each time you press the button, the sound mode changes as follows:

SCM OFF

(BEAT) (SOFT)
Call up the sound mode you want to adjust.
See the left column for details.

Indication

For: 00
Preset values BAS TRE 03 LOUD OFF ON OFF
SCM OFF (Flat sound) BEAT SOFT Rock or disco music Quiet background music Light music

Make adjustments.

For details, see Adjusting the sound on page 19.

+02 +01

Repeat step 2 to adjust the other items. Press and hold SCM until the sound mode you have selected in step 1 flashes on the display.
Notes: You can adjust each sound mode to your preference, and store it in memory. If you want to adjust and store your original sound mode, see Storing your own sound adjustments that follows. To adjust the bass and treble reinforcement levels or to turn on/off the loudness function, see page 19.
Your adjustment made for the selected sound mode is stored in memory.
Repeat the same procedure to store other sound modes.
To reset each sound mode to the factory settings, repeat the same procedure and reassign the preset values listed in the table on the left column.

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS

This mode is used when a cellular phone system is connected. Depending on the phone system used, select either MUTING 1 or MUTING 2, whichever mutes the sounds from this unit. When shipped from the factory, this mode is deactivated.
Only for KS-FX43R/KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R. You can change the initial indication on the display either to disc number or to elapsed playing time, while using the CD changer. When shipped from the factory, DISC is selected.

Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (See page 22.)
Select TEL (telephone muting).
Select CH DISP (changer display).
Select the desired modeMUTING 1, MUTING 2, or OFF.
Select the desired modeDISC or TIME.
MUTING 1: Select this if this setting can mute the sounds. MUTING 2: Select this if this setting can mute the sounds. OFF: Cancels the telephone muting.

DISC: TIME:

Shows the disc number and track number. Shows the elapsed playing time and track number.
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Selecting the telephone muting
Selecting the CD changer display
Preferred Setting Mode (PSM) items
For detailed operations of each PSM item, refer to the pages listed in the table.
Factorypreset settings See page
Select. KS-FX43R/KS-FX483R/ KS-FX480R KS-F383R/ KS-F380R
Set. Back Back 12H OFF CLOCK + Advance
CLOCK H CLOCK M 24H/12H AUTO ADJ DISPMODE
Hour adjustment Minute adjustment 24/12-hour time display Automatic clock setting Display mode
0:00 Advance 24H ON PS NAME FREQ CH DISP* AF-REG Changer display Alternate frequency/ Regionalization reception TIME AF OFF OFF 29 programme types (see page 17) DISC AF REG DISC 24H ON PS NAME

PTY STBY

PTY standby

TA VOL P-SEARCH TEL

Traffic announcement volume Programme search Telephone muting
VOL 00 VOL 50 OFF MUTING 1 OFF ON MUTING 2

VOL 20 OFF OFF

Press SEL (select) to finish the setting. * Only for KS-FX43R/KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R.
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.
Insert the left side of the control panel into the groove on the panel holder.
Detaching the control panel
Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power.
Unlock the control panel.
Press the right side of the control panel to fix it to the panel holder.
Lift and pull the control panel out of the unit.
Note on cleaning the connectors: If you frequently detach the control panel, the connectors will deteriorate. To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with alcohol, being careful not to damage the connectors.
Put the detached control panel into the provided case.

Connectors

Attaching the control panel

CD CHANGER OPERATIONS

This section is only for KS-FX43R/KS-FX483R/ KS-FX480R. We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series with your unit (except for JVC MP3compatible CD changer). If you have another CD changer, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer for connections. For example, if your CD changer is one of the KDMK series, you need a cord (KS-U15K) for connecting it to this unit. Before operating your CD changer: Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your CD changer. If no discs are in the magazine of the CD changer or the discs are inserted upside down, NO CD will appears on the display. If this happens, remove the magazine and set the discs correctly. If no magazine is loaded in the CD changer, NO MAG appears on the display. If this happens, insert the magazine in the CD changer. If RESET 1 RESET 8 appears on the display, something is wrong with the connection between this unit and the CD changer. If this happens, check the connection and make sure the cords are connected firmly. Then, press the reset button of the CD changer.

Playing CDs

Select the CD changer (CD-CH).
Playback starts from the first track of the first disc. All tracks of all discs will be played back. Disc number

Track number

Note on One-Touch Operation: When you press CD-CH, the power automatically turns on. You do not have to press to turn on the power.
To check the elapsed playing time
Press DISP (display) repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display mode changes as follows:

Disc number

Elapsed playing time
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Press and hold , while playing a CD, to fast-forward the track. Press and hold 4 , while playing a CD, to reverse the track.
Press the number button corresponding to the disc number to start its playback (while the CD changer is playing).
To go to the next or previous tracks
Press briefly, while playing a CD, to go ahead to the beginning of the next track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the next track is located and played back. briefly, while playing Press 4 a CD, to go back to the beginning of the current track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the previous tracks is located and played back.
To select a disc number from 1 6: Press 1 (7) 6 (12) briefly. To select a disc number from 7 12: Press and hold 1 (7) 6 (12) for more than one second. Disc number
Track number Ex.: When disc number 3 is selected.
Selecting CD playback modes
To play back tracks at random (Random Play)
Each time you press the button, CD random play mode changes as follows:

RND2 RND1 Canceled

Mode RND1 (random1) RND2 (random2) RND Indicator Lights Plays at random All tracks of the current disc, then the tracks of the next disc, and so on. All tracks of all discs inserted in the magazine.

Flashes

To fast-forward or reverse the track
To go to a particular disc directly

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 keep the tape clean

To clean the head
Always store the cassettes to their storage cases after use. Do not store cassettes in the following places: Subject to direct sunlight With high humidity At extremely hot temperatures Clean the head 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 symptoms: Sound quality is reduced. Sound level decreases. Sound drops out. Do not play dirty or dusty tapes. Do not touch the highly-polished head with any metallic or magnetic tools.

CAUTION:

Do not play the cassettes with peeling labels; otherwise, they can damage the unit. Tighten tapes to remove slack since loose tape may become entangled with the mechanism. Do not leave a cassette in the cassette compartment after use, as the tape may become slack.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptoms Sound is sometimes interrupted. Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. Causes Connections are incorrect. Remedies Check the cords and connections. Adjust it to the optimum level.
The volume is set to the minimum level. Connections are incorrect.

General

Check the cords and connections. While holding SEL (select), press (standby/on/attenuator) for more than 2 seconds to reset the unit. (The clock setting and preset stations stored in memory are erased.) (See page 2.) Store stations manually.
The unit does not work at all.
The built-in microcomputer may function incorrectly due to noise, etc.
SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) automatic preset does not work. Static noise while listening to the radio. A cassette tape cannot be inserted. Cassette tapes become hot. Tape sound is at very low level and sound quality is degraded.

Signals are too weak.

The antenna is not connected firmly. You have tried to insert a cassette in the wrong way. This is not a malfunction.
Connect the antenna firmly.

Tape playback

Insert the cassette with the exposed tape facing right.

The tape head is dirty.

Clean it with a head cleaning tape.
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center.
Only for KS-FX43R/KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R
Symptoms NO CD appears on the display. Causes No CD is in the magazine. CDs are inserted incorrectly. NO MAG appears on the display. No magazine is loaded in the CD changer. This unit is not connected to a CD changer correctly. Remedies Insert CDs into the magazine. Insert them correctly. Insert the magazine.

CD Changer

RESET 8 appears on the display.
Connect this unit and the CD changer correctly and press the reset button of the CD changer. Press the reset button of the CD changer.
RESET 1 RESET 7 appears on the display. The CD changer does not work at all. The built-in microcomputer may function incorrectly due to noise, etc.
While holding SEL (select), press (standby/on/attenuator) for more than 2 seconds to reset the unit. (The clock setting and preset stations stored in memory are erased.) (See page 2.)

SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum Power Output: Front: 45 W per channel Rear: 45 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 17 W per channel into 4 , 40 Hz to Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Rear: 17 W per channel into 4 , 40 Hz to Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Load Impedance: 4 (4 to 8 allowance) Tone Control Range: Bass: 10 dB at 100 Hz Treble: 10 dB at 10 kHz Frequency Response: 40 Hz to Hz Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB Line-Out Level/Impedance: KS-FX43R/KS-FX483R/KS-FX480R: 2.0 V/20 k load (250 nWb/m) KS-F383R/KS-F380R: 1.0 V/20 k load (250 nWb/m) Wow & Flutter: 0.15% (WRMS) Fast-Wind Time: 190 sec. (C-60) Frequency Response: 50 Hz to Hz (Normal tape) Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 52 dB Stereo Separation: 40 dB

GENERAL

Power Requirement: Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowance) Grounding System: Negative ground Allowable Operating Temperature: 0C to +40C Dimensions (W H D): Installation Size (approx.): 182 mm 52 mm 150 mm Panel Size (approx.): 188 mm 58 mm 11 mm Mass (approx.): 1.3 kg (excluding accessories)

TUNER SECTION

Frequency Range: FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz AM: (MW) 522 kHz to kHz (LW) 144 kHz to 279 kHz Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

[FM Tuner]

Usable Sensitivity: 11.3 dBf (1.0 V/75 ) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: 16.3 dBf (1.8 V/75 ) Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz): 65 dB Frequency Response: 40 Hz to Hz Stereo Separation: 30 dB Capture Ratio: 1.5 dB

[MW Tuner]

Sensitivity: 20 V Selectivity: 35 dB

[LW Tuner]

Sensitivity: 50 V

AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION

CASSETTE DECK SECTION