JVC F190 - KS Radio / Cassette Player User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
For customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which are located on
the top or bottom of the cabinet.
Retain this information for future
reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
GET0107-001A
[J]
For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual.
Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado.
Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.
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ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
KS-F190
CASSETTE RECEIVER
RECEPTOR-REPRODUCTOR DE CASSETTE
RADIOCASSETTE
S.BASS
SEL
DISP
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How to reset your unit
Press and hold both the SEL (Select) and (Standby/On/Attenuator) buttons at the same
time for several seconds.
This will reset the built-in microcomputer.
Note:
• Your preset adjustments — such as preset channels or sound adjustments — will also be erased.
SEL (Select)
(Standby/On/Attenuator)
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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
How to reset your unit .............................. 2
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ........... 4
Control panel ............................................ 4
BASIC OPERATIONS ...................... 5
Turning on the power ............................... 5
RADIO OPERATIONS ..................... 6
Listening to the radio ................................ 6
Storing stations in memory ...................... 7
Tuning in to a preset station ..................... 8
Storing your favorite stations into the
one-touch operation button (EX-extra) .. 9
TAPE OPERATIONS ....................... 10
Listening to a cassette ............................. 10
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS .................. 11
Turning on/off the super bass function ..... 11
Selecting preset sound modes ................. 11
Adjusting the sound ................................. 11
Storing your own sound adjustments ....... 12
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ............... 13
Setting the clock ....................................... 13
Detaching the control panel ..................... 14
MAINTENANCE ............................ 15
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 16
SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 17
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 panel
1(Standby/On/Attenuator) button
2+ / – buttons
3S.BASS (Super bass) button
40(Eject) button
5Cassette compartment
61/ ¡(PROG: program) buttons
7EX button
8AM button
9FM button
pDISP (Display) button
qSEL (Select) button
wNumber buttons
eMO (Monaural) button
rSCM (Sound Control Memory) button
t(Control panel release) button
y/ buttons
• Also functions as SSM buttons when
pressed together.
Display window
uBand indicators
FM1, FM2, FM3, AM
iMO(Monaural) indicator,
ST(Stereo) indicator
oS.BASS (Super bass) indicator
;Main display
aSound mode indicators
BEAT, SOFT, POP
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BASIC OPERATIONS
4 Adjust the sound as you want
(See pages 11-12).
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.
To turn off the power
Press and hold for more than 1 second.
Note:
When you use this unit for the first time, set the built-
in clock correctly, see page 13.
To increase the volume
To decrease the volume
Turning on the power
1 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.
2 Select the source.
To operate the tuner (FM or
AM), see pages 6 –9.
To operate the tape,
see page 10.
EX (extra) button: To use
this button, you need to
preset your favorite
station in advance. For
details, see page 9.
3 Adjust the volume.
Volume level appears
S.BASS
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DISP
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RADIO OPERATIONS
Listening to the radio
You can use either automatic searching or manual
searching to tune in to a particular station.
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.
Searching a station automatically:
Auto search
1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).
FM1 FM2
FM3
AM
Note:
This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2,
FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an
FM broadcast.
2 Start searching a station.
When a station is received, searching stops.
Selected band appears
To stop searching before a station is received,
press the same button you have pressed for
searching.
Searching a station manually:
Manual search
1 Select the band (FM1 –3, AM).
FM1 FM2
FM3
AM
Note:
This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2,
FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an
FM broadcast.
2 Press and hold or until
“M”(manual) starts flashing on
the display.
To search stations of
higher frequencies
To search stations of
lower frequencies
Selected band appears
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3 Tune in to a station you want while “M”
is flashing.
• 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 200 kHz intervals for
FM and 10 kHz for AM) until you release
the button.
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard
to receive:
Press MO (Monaural) while listening to an
FM stereo broadcast.
• Each time you press the button, the MO
indicator lights up and goes off alternately.
When the MO indicator is lit on the display,
the sound you hear becomes monaural but
the reception will be improved.
To restore the stereo effect, press the same
button again.
To tune in to stations of
lower frequencies
To tune in to stations of
higher frequencies
Lights up when receiving an
FM broadcast in stereo.
Storing stations in memory
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).
1 Select the FM band (FM1 –3) you
want to store FM stations into.
Each time you press the button, the FM
band changes as follows:
2 Press and hold both buttons for
more than 2 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 button number 1 will be automatically tuned into.
FM1 FM2
FM3
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Tuning in to a preset station
You can easily tune in to a preset station.
Remember that you must store stations first. If you
have not stored them yet, see “Storing stations in
memory” on page 7 and 8.
1 Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM)
you want.
FM1 FM2
FM3
AM
2 Select the number (1 –6) for the preset
station you want.
Manual preset
You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1,
FM2, FM3 and AM) manually.
Ex.: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the
preset number 1 of the FM1 band
1 Select the band (FM1 –3, AM) you
want to store stations into (in this
example, FM1).
Each time you press the button, the
FM band changes as follows:
2 Tune in to a station of 88.3 MHz.
3 Press and hold the number button
(in this example, 1) for more than
2 seconds.
Preset number “P1” flashes for a while.
4 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.
To tune in to stations of
higher frequencies
To tune in to stations of
lower frequencies
FM1 FM2
FM3
AM
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Notes:
• A previously preset station is erased when a new
station is stored in the EX button.
• The preset station is erased when the power supply
to the memory circuit is interrupted
(for example, during battery replacement).
If this occurs, preset the station again.
To tune to your favorite station
The unit automatically turns on
(if it has been off).
Your favorite station is turned in –
except when the tape is playing.
• If you press the button again,
the last received station will
be tuned in.
FM1 FM2
FM3
AM
Storing your favorite stations
into the one-touch operation
button (EX-extra)
You can preset an FM or AM station (such as
your favorite station or traffic announcement
station); and recall it by one touch operation even
if the unit is turned off.
Ex.: Storing an FM station of 88.3 MHz into the
one-touch operation button (EX)
1 Select the band (FM1 –3, AM) you
want to store stations into (in this
example, FM1).
Each time you press the button, the FM
band changes as follows:
2 Tune in to a station (in this example,
of 88.3 MHz).
3 Press and hold the button for more
than 2 second.
"P0" flashes on the display, showing that the
station has been preset.
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TAPE OPERATIONS
Listening to a cassette
You can playback type I(normal) tapes.
1 Turn on the power.
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.
2 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)
3 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 ( ).
To stop play and eject the cassette.
Press 0.
Tape play stops and the cassette automatically
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 source, you must eject the cassette
first.
• You can also eject the cassette by pressing 0
while the unit is turned off.
To fast-wind a tape.
Press in ¡or 1.
The tape will be wound in the direction of the
arrows (¡or 1).
Tape direction
To restart playback, lightly press the other
button which is not pressed in (1or ¡).
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DISP
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Turning on/off the super bass
function
The super bass function allows you to maintain the
richness and fullness of the bass sound regardless
of how low you set the volume.
Each time you press S.BASS, the function turns
on and off alternately.
Selecting preset sound modes
You can select a preset sound adjustment suitable
to the music genre.
Each time you press SCM, the sound mode
changes as follows:
Indication For
Preset values
BAS TRE S.BASS
SCM OFF (Flat sound) 00 00 OFF
BEAT Rock or disco music +2 00 ON
SOFT Quiet background music +1 –3 OFF
POP Light music +4 +1 OFF
Notes:
• You can adjust the preset 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” on
page 12.
• To adjust the bass and treble reinforcement
levels or to turn on/off the super bass function,
see page 11.
• When one of the sound modes is selected, it is shown
on the display as follows:
For example, when “POP” is selected.
Adjusting the sound
You can adjust the sound characteristics to
your preference.
1 Select the item you want to adjust.
Each time you press the
button, the adjustable items
change as follows:
Indication To do Range
BAS Adjust the bass –6 (min.)
(Bass) |
+6 (max.)
TRE Adjust the treble –6 (min.)
(Treble) |
+6 (max.)
FAD* Adjust the front R6 (Rear only)
(Fader)* and rear speaker |
balance F6 (Front only)
BAL Adjust the left L6 (Left only)
(Balance) and right speaker |
balance R6 (Right only)
VOL Adjust the volume 00 (min.)
(Volume) |
50 (max.)
Note:
*If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader
level to “00”.
2 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.
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS
To increase the level
To decrease the level
(Bass) (Treble) (Fader) (Balance) (Volume)
S.BASS
(BEAT) (POP)
(SOFT)
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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.
1 Call up the sound mode you want
to adjust.
• See page 11 for details.
2 Select “BAS” (Bass) or
“TRE” (Treble).
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3 Adjust the bass or treble level.
• See page 11 for details.
4 To turn on or off the super bass.
Each time you press S.BASS, the super bass
function turns on and off alternately. See page
11 for details.
S.BASS
5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the
other items.
6 Press and hold SCM until the
sound mode you have selected in
step
1 flashes on the display.
Your setting is stored in memory.
7 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.
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OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS
Setting the clock
1 Press and hold the SEL (Select) for
more than 2 seconds.
“CLOCK H” or “CLOCK M”
appears on the display.
2 Set the hour.
1Select “CLOCK H” if not shown on
the display.
2Adjust the hour.
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3 Set the minute.
1Select “CLOCK M”.
2Adjust the minute.
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4 Press SEL (Select) to finish
the setting.
SEL
To check the current clock time or change
the display mode.
Press DISP (display) repeatedly.
Each time you press the button,
the display mode changes as
follows:
• During tuner operation:
Clock
Frequency
•During tape operation:
Clock
Play mode (tape direction)
SEL
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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.
1 Unlock the control panel.
2 Lift and pull the control panel out of
the unit.
3 Put the detached control panel into
the provided case.
Attaching the control panel
1 Insert the left side of the control
panel into the groove on the
panel holder.
2 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
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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.
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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.
• Static noise while listening
to the radio.
• The unit does not work
at all.
• SSM (Strong-station
Sequential Memory)
automatic preset does not
work.
Causes
You have tried to insert a
cassette in the wrong way.
This is not a malfunction.
The tape head is dirty.
Connections are not good.
The volume level is set to the
minimum level.
Connections are incorrect.
The antenna is not connected
firmly.
The built-in microcomputer
may function incorrectly due
to noise, etc.
Signals are too weak.
Remedies
Insert the cassette with the
exposed tape facing right.
Clean it with a head cleaning
tape.
Check the cords and
connections.
Adjust it to the optimum level.
Check the cords and
connections.
Connect the antenna firmly.
While holding SEL, press
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.
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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 distortion.
Load Impedance: 4 Ω(4 Ωto 8 Ωallowance)
Tone Control Range:
Bass : ±10 dB at 100 Hz
Treble: ±10 dB at 10 kHz
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB
Line-Out Level/Impedance:
1.0 V/20 kΩload (250 nWb/m)
TUNER SECTION
Frequency Range:
FM : 87.5 MHz to 107.9 MHz
AM : 530 kHz to 1 710 kHz
[FM Tuner]
Usable Sensitivity: 11.3 dBf (1.0 µV/75 Ω)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:
16.3 dBf (1.8 µV/75 Ω)
Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz):
65 dB
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz
Stereo Separation: 35 dB
Capture Ratio: 2.0 dB
[AM Tuner]
Sensitivity : 20 µV
Selectivity : 35 dB
CASSETTE DECK SECTION
Wow & Flutter : 0.15% (WRMS)
Fast-Wind Time : 190 sec. (C-60)
Frequency Response : 50 to 14 000 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:
0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions (W ×H ×D):
Installation Size : 182 mm ×52 mm ×150 mm
(7-3/16" x 2-1/16" x 5-15/16")
Panel Size : 188 mm ×58 mm ×11 mm
(7-7/16" x 2-5/16" x 7/16")
Mass: 1.3 kg(2.9 lbs) (excluding accessories)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
If a kit is necessary for your car, consult your
telephone directory for the nearest car audio
speciality shop.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Cómo reposicionar su unidad
Pulse y mantenga pulsado los botones SEL (Selección) y (En espera/Encendido/
Atenuador) al mismo tiempo durante varios segundos.
Esto haráque se reposicione el microcomputador incorporado.
NOTA:
• También se borrarán los ajustes preestablecidos por usted — como por ejemplo los canales preajustados
o los ajustes de sonido.
SEL (Selección)
(En espera/Encendido/Atenuador)
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ESPAÑOL
Muchas gracias por la compra de un producto JVC. Como primer paso, por favor lea detenidamente este
manual para comprender a fondo todas las instrucciones y obtener un máximo disfrute de esta unidad.
CONTENIDO
Cómo reposicionar su unidad .................. 2
UBICACION DE LOS BOTONES .......... 4
Panel de control ....................................... 4
OPERACIONES BASICAS ................. 5
Conexión de la alimentación .................... 5
OPERACIONES DE LA RADIO ............ 6
Para escuchar la radio ............................. 6
Cómo almacenar emisoras en
la memoria ............................................. 7
Cómo sintonizar una emisora
preajustada ............................................ 8
Almacenamiento de sus emisoras favoritas
en el botón de operación al toque
(EX — extra) .......................................... 9
OPERACION DE LA CINTA ............... 10
Para escuchar un cassette ...................... 10
AJUSTES DEL SONIDO ................... 11
Activación/desactivación de la función
super graves .......................................... 11
Selección de los modos de sonido
preajustados .......................................... 11
Ajuste del sonido ...................................... 11
Cómo almacenar sus propios ajustes
de sonido ............................................... 12
OTRAS FUNCIONES PRINCIPALES ..... 13
Ajuste del reloj ......................................... 13
Desmontaje del panel de control ............. 14
MANTENIMIENTO ......................... 15
LOCALIZACION DE AVERIAS ............ 16
ESPECIFICACIONES ...................... 17
ANTES DE USAR
*Para fines de seguridad....
• No aumente demasiado el nivel de volumen pues
es muy peligroso conducir si no se escuchan los
sonidos exteriores.
• Detenga el automóvil antes de efectuar
cualquier operación complicada.
*Temperatura dentro del automóvil....
Si ha dejado el automóvil estacionado durante
largo tiempo en un sitio cálido o frío, no opere la
unidad hasta que se normalice la temperatura del
habitáculo.
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UBICACION DE LOS BOTONES
Panel de control
Ventanilla de visualización
1Botón (En espera/Encendido/
Atenuador)
2Botón + / –
3Botón S.BASS (Super graves)
4Botón 0(Expulsión)
5Compartimento del casete
6Botones 1/ ¡(PROG: programación)
7Botón EX
8Botón AM
9Botón FM
pBotón DISP (Indicación)
qBotón SEL (Selección)
wBotones numéricos
eBotón MO (Monofónico)
rBotón SCM (Memoria de control de sonido)
tBotón (Soltar panel de control)
yBotones /
• También funcionan como botones SSM cuando
se los pulsa conjuntamente.
Ventanilla de visualización
uIndicadores Banda
FM1, FM2, FM3, AM
iIndicadores MO (Monofónico),
Indicadores ST (Estéreo)
oIndicador S.BASS (Super graves)
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aIndicadores del modo de sonido
BEAT, SOFT, POP
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