CASSETTE RECEIVER
CASSETTEN-RECEIVER RADIOCASSETTE RADIO/CASSETTESPELER

KS-FX230

/I ATT

Multi Music Scan

CD CHANGER CONTROL

MO/RND

SCAN/RPT
LOUD SEL SSM DISP BAND PROG
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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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

BASIC OPERATIONS.. 3 RADIO OPERATIONS... 4 Listening to the radio... 4 Storing stations in memory.. 5
FM station automatic preset: SSM.. 5 Manual preset... 6
Tuning into a preset station... 7 Other convenient tuner functions.. 8
Scanning broadcast stations... 8 Selecting FM reception sound.. 8
TAPE OPERATIONS.. 9 Listening to a tape... 9 Finding the beginning of a tune... 10 Other convenient tape functions.. 10
Prohibiting tape ejection.. 10
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS.. 11 Turning on/off the loudness function.. 11 Selecting preset sound modes.. 11 Adjusting the sound... 12 Storing your own sound adjustments... 13 OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS... 14 Setting the clock... 14 Detaching the control panel.. 15 CD CHANGER OPERATIONS.. 16 Playing CDs... 16 Selecting CD playback modes.. 18 MAINTENANCE.. 19 To extend the lifetime of the unit.. 19 TROUBLESHOOTING.. 20 SPECIFICATIONS.. 21
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. 2
* 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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BASIC OPERATIONS

Note: When you use this unit for the first time, set the built-in clock correctly, see page 14.

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, see pages 4 8. To operate the tape deck, see pages 9 10. To operate the CD changer, see pages 16 18.

Adjust the volume.

Volume level appears.
Adjust the sound as you want (see pages 11 13).
To drop the volume in a moment
Press ATT 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.

To turn off the power

Press ATT for more than 1 second.
Note: For security reasons, a numbered ID card is provided with this unit, and the same ID number is imprinted on the unit's chassis. Keep the card in a safe place, as it will help the authorities to identify your unit if stolen.

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RADIO OPERATIONS

Listening to the radio

Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM).
You can select any one of FM1, FM2, and FM3 to listen to an FM station.

Audio level indicator

To search stations of higher frequencies.

Start searching a station.
When a station is received, searching stops.
To search stations of lower frequencies.
To stop searching before a station is received, press the same button you have pressed for searching.
To tune in a particular frequency manually:
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select the band. 2 Press and hold SSM or SSM 4 until M starts flashing on the display. Now you can manually change the frequency while M is flashing. 3 Press SSM or SSM 4 repeatedly until the frequency you want is reached. If you hold down the button, the frequency keeps changing (in 50 kHz intervals for FM and 9 kHz intervals for AM MW/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 (Strong-station Sequential Memory) Manual preset of both FM and AM stations
FM station automatic preset: SSM
You can preset 6 local FM stations in each FM band (FM1, FM2, and FM3).

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

Select the FM band number (FM1, FM2 or FM3) you want to store FM stations into.
Press and hold the both buttons for more than 3 seconds.
SSM appears, then disappears when automatic preset is over.
Local FM stations with the strongest signals are searched and stored automatically in the band number you have selected (FM1, FM2 or FM3). These stations are preset in the number buttons No. 1 (lowest frequency) to No. 6 (highest frequency). When automatic preset is over, the station stored in number button 1 will be automatically tuned in.
Storing stations in memory

Manual preset

You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM) manually. EXAMPLE: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the preset number 1 of the FM1 band

Select the FM1 band.

Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz.
See page 4 to tune into a station.
Press and hold the button for more than 1 second.
Preset number 1 starts flashing for a while.
Repeat the above procedure to store other stations into other preset numbers.
Notes: A previously preset station is erased when a new station is stored in the same preset number. Preset stations are erased when the power supply to the memory circuit is interrupted (for example, during battery replacement). If this occurs, preset the stations again. 6

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You can easily tune into a preset station. Remember that you must store stations first. If you have not stored them yet, see pages 5 and 6.
Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM) you want.
Select the number (1 6) for the preset station you want.
Tuning into a preset station
Other convenient tuner functions
Scanning broadcast stations
When you press SCAN/RPT while listening to the radio, station scanning starts. Each time a broadcast is tuned in, scanning stops for about 5 seconds (tuned frequency number flashes on the display), and you can check what program is now being broadcasted. If you want to listen to that program, press the same button again to stop scanning.

Selecting FM reception sound
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive: Press MO/RND (mono/random) while listening to an FM stereo broadcast. The sound you hear becomes monaural but reception will be improved.
Lights up when receiving an FM broadcast in stereo.
To restore the stereo effect, press the same button again.

TAPE OPERATIONS

Listening to a tape

Insert a cassette.

The unit turns on and tape play starts automatically. When one side of the tape reaches its end during play, the other side of the tape automatically starts playing. (Auto Reverse) Note on One-Touch Operation: When a cassette is already in the cassette compartment, pressing TAPE/PROG turns on the unit and starts tape play automatically.
Select the tape direction.
Each time you press the button, the tape direction changes alternatively forward ( ) and reverse ( ).
To stop play and eject the cassette
Press 0. Tape play stops and the cassette automatically ejects from the cassette compartment. If you change the source to AM/FM or CD changer, the tape play also stops (without ejecting the cassette this time). You can also eject the tape with the unit turned off.
To fast-forward and rewind a tape
Press SSM for more than 1 second to fast-forward the tape. When the tape reaches its end, the tape is reversed and playback starts from the beginning of the other side. Press SSM 4 for more than 1 second to rewind the tape. When the tape reaches its end, playback of the same side starts.

Tape direction

To stop fast-forward and rewind at any position on the tape, press TAPE/PROG. Tape play starts from that position on the tape. 9

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Finding the beginning of a tune
Multi Music Scan allows you to automatically start playback from the beginning of a specified tune. You can specify up to 9 tunes ahead or before the current tune.

During playback

To locate a tune ahead of the current tune on the tape To locate a tune before the current tune on the tape
Specify how many tunes ahead of or before the current tune the tune you want is located.
Each time you set the tune, the number changes up to 9.
When the beginning of the specified tune is located, playback starts automatically. Notes: While locating a specified tune: If the tape is rewound to its beginning, playback starts from the beginning of that side. If the tape is fast forwarded to the end, it is reversed and played from the beginning of the other side. In the following cases, the Multi Music Scan function may not operate correctly. Tapes with tunes having long pianissimo passages (very quiet parts) or non-recorded portions during tunes. Tapes with short non-recorded sections. Tapes with high level noise or humming between tunes.

Other convenient tape functions
Prohibiting tape ejection
You can prohibit the tape ejection and can lock a tape in the cassette compartment. Press and hold TAPE and 0 for more than 2 seconds. EJECT flashes on the display for about 5 seconds, and the tape is locked. To cancel the prohibition and unlock the tape, press and hold TAPE and 0 for more than 2 seconds again. EJECT flashes again for about 5 seconds, and this time the tape is unlocked. 10

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS

The human ear is less sensitive to low and high frequencies at low volumes. The loudness function can boost these frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound at low volume level. Each time you press LOUD, the loudness function turns on/off alternatively.
Selecting preset sound modes
You can select a preset sound adjustment suitable to the music genre. Each time you press SOUND, the sound mode changes as follows.
Indication SCM OFF BEAT SOFT POP
For: Bass (Flat sound) Rock or disco music Quiet background music Light music 00 +2 +1 +4
Preset values Treble 3 +1 Loudness On On Off Off
Notes: You can adjust the preset sound mode to your preference, and store in memory. If you want to adjust and store your original sound mode, see Storing your own sound adjustments on page 13. To adjust only the bass and treble reinforcement levels to your preference, see Adjusting the sound on page 12.

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Turning on/off the loudness function

Adjusting the sound

You can adjust the treble/bass sound and the speaker balance.
Select the item you want to adjust.
Indication BAS (bass) TRE (treble) FAD (Fader)* BAL (Balance) VOL (Volume)
To do: Adjust the bass Adjust the treble Adjust the front and rear speaker balance Adjust the left and right speaker balance Adjust the volume
Range 6 (min.) +6 (max.) 6 (min.) +6 (max.) R6 (rear only) F6 (front only) L6 (left only) R6 (right only) 00 (min.) 50 (max.)
Note: * If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to 00 (center).

Adjust the level.

Note: Normally the + and buttons work as the volume control buttons. So you do not have to select VOL to adjust the volume level.
You can adjust the sound modes (BEAT, SOFT, POP: see page 11) as you like and store your own adjustments in memory.
Call up the sound mode you want to adjust.

See page 11 for details.

Within 5 seconds
To adjust the bass or treble sound level

Select BAS or TRE.

To turn on or off the loudness function
Each time you press LOUD, the loudness function turns on and off alternatively. (= go to step 4)
Adjust the bass or treble level.

See page 12 for details.

Press and hold SOUND until the sound mode you have selected in step 1 flashes on the display.

Your setting is stored in memory.
Repeat the same procedure to store other settings.
To reset to the factory settings
Repeat the same procedure and reassign the preset values listed in the table on page 11. 13
Storing your own sound adjustments

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS

Setting the clock
Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds.
CLOCK H or CLOCK M appears on the display.
Set the hour. 1. Select CLOCK H if not shown on the display.

2. Adjust the hour.

Set the minute. 1. Select CLOCK M.

2. Adjust the minute.

Start the clock.
To check the current clock time (changing the display mode)
Press DISP repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display mode changes as follows.

During tuner operation:

Frequency Clock

During tape operation:

Play mode Clock

During CD operation:

Elapsed playing time Clock
If the unit is not in use when you press DISP, the power turns on, the clock time is shown for 5 seconds, then the power turns off.

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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.
How to detach the control panel
Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power.
How to attach the control panel
Unlock the control panel.
Insert the left side of the control panel into the groove on the panel holder.
Lift and pull the control panel out of the unit.
Press the right side of the control panel to fix it to the panel holder.
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.

Connectors

Detaching the control panel

CD CHANGER OPERATIONS

We recommend that you use one of the CH-X series with your KS-FX230. If you have another CD automatic changer, consult your JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT dealer for connections. For example, if your CD automatic changer is one of the KD-MK series, you need a cord (KSU15K) for connecting it to this unit. Before operating your CD automatic 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 or NO DISC will appear on the display. If this happens, remove the magazine and set the discs correctly. 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, connect the connecting cord(s) firmly if necessary, then press the reset button of the CD changer.

Playing CDs

SSM SSM 4

Number buttons

Select the CD automatic changer.
Play back starts from the first track of the first disc. All tracks of all discs are played back.

Disc number

RPT RND CD-CH

Track number

Elapsed playing time (The clock time is shown if you have pressed DISP to see the clock time. See page 14.)
Note on One-Touch Operation: When you press CD-CH, the power automatically comes on. You do not have to press ATT to turn on the power.

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To fast forward or reverse the track

Press and hold SSM

, while playing a CD, to fast forward the track.

Press and hold SSM 4

, while playing a CD, to reverse the track.
To go to the next track or the previous track
Press SSM 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. Press SSM 4 briefly, while playing a CD, to go back to the beginning of the current track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the previous track is located and played back.
To go to a particular disc directly
Press the number button corresponding to the disc number to start its playback. 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 1 second. Ex. When disc number 3 is selected
Selecting CD playback modes
To play back tracks at random (Random Play)
Each time you press MO/RND (Mono/Random) while playing a CD, CD random play mode changes as follows:

(Random1)

(Random2)

Canceled

Mode RND1 RND2
RND Indicator Lights Flashes
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.
To play back tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)
Each time you press SCAN/RPT (Scan/Repeat) while playing a CD, CD repeat play mode changes as follows:

(Repeat1)

(Repeat2)

Mode RPT1 RPT2

RPT Indicator Lights Flashes
Plays repeatedly The current track (or specified track). All tracks of the current disc (or specified disc).

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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 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 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.

To keep the tape clean

Always store the tapes to their storage cases after use. Do not store tapes in the following places: Subject to direct sunlight With high humidity At extremely hot temperatures
CAUTIONS: Do not play the tapes 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.
The function below is also provided to ensure the longer life of this unit.
Ignition key-off Release/Ignition key-on play
When you turn off the ignition key with a cassette in the compartment, the unit automatically releases the tape from its head. When you turn on the ignition key with a cassette in the compartment, playback automatically starts. 19

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To extend the lifetime of the unit

TROUBLESHOOTING

What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center. Symptoms
A cassette tape cannot be inserted. Cassette tapes become hot. Tape sound is at very low level and sound quality is degraded. Sound is sometimes interrupted. Sound cannot be heard from the speakers.

Causes

You have tried to insert a cassette in the wrong way. This is not a malfunction. The tape head is dirty.
Remedies Insert the cassette with the
exposed tape facing right.
Clean it with a head cleaning tape.
Connections are not good.
Check the cords and connections. Adjust it to the optimum level.
The volume control is turned to the minimum level. Connections are incorrect.
Check the cords and connections. Store stations manually.
SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) automatic preset does not work. Static noise while listening to the radio. NO CD or NO DISC appears on the display.

Signals are too weak.

The antenna is not connected firmly. No CD is in the magazine. CDs are inserted incorrectly. This unit is not connected to a CD changer correctly.
Connect the antenna firmly.
Insert CDs into the magazine. Insert them correctly. 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 8 appears on the display.
RESET 1 RESET 7 appears on the display. The unit does not work at all. The built-in microcomputer may function incorrectly due to noise, etc.
While holding SEL, press ATT for more than 2 seconds to reset the unit. (The clock setting and preset stations stored in memory are erased.)

SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum Power Output: Front: 35 watts per channel Rear: 35 watts per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 15 watts per channel into 4 , 40 to 20,000 Hz at no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion. Rear: 15 watts per channel into 4 , 40 to 20,000 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 to 20,000 Hz Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB Line-Out Level/Impedance: 1.0 V/20 k load (250 nWb/m) Wow & Flutter: 0.11% (WRMS) Fast-Wind Time: 100 sec. (C-60) Frequency Response: 50 to 16,000 Hz ( 3 dB) Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 54 dB Stereo Separation: 40 dB

GENERAL

Power Requirement: Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 volts (11 to 16 volts allowance) Grounding System: Negative ground Dimensions (W x H x D) Installation Size: 182 x 52 x 150 mm Panel Size: 188 x 58 x 14 mm Mass: 1.4 kg (excluding accessories) Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

TUNER SECTION

Frequency Range: FM: 87.5 to 108.0 MHz AM: (MW) 522 to 1,620 kHz (LW) 144 to 279 kHz [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 to 15,000 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
KS-FX230 CASSETTE RECEIVER
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