JVC KS-FX280 User manual

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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.
GET0061-001A
[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-FX280
CASSETTE RECEIVER
RECEPTOR-REPRODUCTOR DE CASSETTE
RADIOCASSETTE
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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)
To use these buttons as number buttons again after pressing MODE, wait for 5 seconds without
pressing any number button until the functions mode is cleared.
• Pressing MODE again also clears the functions mode.
How to use the number buttons:
If you press MODE, the unit goes into functions mode and the number buttons work as different
function buttons.
MODE
Time countdown indicator
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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
How to use the number buttons ............... 2
LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ........... 4
Control panel ............................................ 4
Using the remote controller ...................... 5
Preparing the remote controller ............... 6
BASIC OPERATIONS ...................... 7
Turning on the power ............................... 7
RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS ............. 8
Listening to the radio ................................ 8
Storing stations in memory ...................... 8
Tuning into a preset station ...................... 10
TAPE OPERATIONS ....................... 11
Listening to a cassette ............................. 11
Finding the beginning of a tune ................ 12
Other convenient tape functions .............. 12
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS .................. 14
Turning on/off the loudness function ........ 14
Adjusting the sound ................................. 14
Using the sound control memory (SCM) .. 15
Canceling advanced SCM ....................... 15
Storing your own sound adjustments ....... 16
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.
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ............... 17
Setting the clock ....................................... 17
Selecting the level display ........................ 18
Detaching the control panel ..................... 19
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ............. 20
Playing CDs ............................................. 20
Selecting CD playback modes ................. 21
EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS 22
Selecting the external component to use . 22
MAINTENANCE ............................ 23
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 24
SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 25
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LOUD
DISP
SEL
Multi
Music
Scan
MODE SCM
CD CHANGER CONTROL
KS-FX280
FM /AM
TAPE
CD
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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS
Control panel
1(Standby/On/Attenuator) button
2LOUD (Loudness) button
3SEL (Select) button
4Cassette compartment
50(Eject) button
6FM/AM button
7TAPE TS button
84/ ¢buttons
• Also functions as SSM buttons when
pressed together.
9+/– button
pDISP (Display) button
qRemote sensor
wMO (Monaural) button
eRPT (Repeat) button
rRND (Random) button
tNumber buttons
yMODE button
uSCM (Sound control memory) button
Display window
iCD-CH (CD Changer) button
o(Control panel release) button
Display window
;SCM indicator
aVolume (or audio) level indicator
sMO(Monaural) indicator
ST(Stereo) indicator
dLOUD indicator
fRND (Random) indicator
gBand indicators
FM1, FM2, FM3,
AM
hCD-CH (CD Changer) indicator
jTAPE indicator
kMain display
lRPT (Repeat) indicator
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3• Functions as the PRESET button while
listening to the radio.
Each time you press the button, the preset
station number increases, and the selected
station is tuned in.
• Functions as the DISC – button while
listening to the CD changer.
Each time you press the button, the disc
number decreases, and the selected disc
starts playing.
4Functions the same as the + and – buttons on
the main unit.
NOTE: These buttons cannot be used for the clock
(CLOCK H, CLOCK M), SCM LINK,
LEVEL, B. SKIP and EXT IN adjustments
(see pages 17, 18 and 22).
5Selects the sound mode.
Each time you press SCM (Sound Control
Memory), the mode changes.
6Selects the source.
Each time you press FUNC (function), the
source changes.
7• Searches stations while listening to the
radio.
• Fast forwards or reverses the track if
pressed and held while listening to a CD.
• Skips to the beginning of the next tracks or
goes back to the beginning of the current (or
previous tracks) if pressed briefly while
listening to a CD.
• Functions as the fast forward or rewind
buttons or Multi Music Scan buttons while
listening to a tape.
Using the remote controller
1Functions the same as the button
on the main unit.
2• Functions as the BAND button while
listening to the radio.
Each time you press the button, the band
changes.
• Functions as the DISC + button while
listening to the CD changer.
Each time you press the button, the disc
number increases, and the selected disc
starts playing.
• Functions as the PROG button while listening
to a tape.
Each time you press the button, the tape
direction changes alternately.
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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.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to strong
light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).
Installing the battery
When the controllable range or effectiveness
of the remote controller decreases, replace
the battery.
1. Remove the battery holder.
1) Push out the battery holder in the
direction indicated by the arrow using a
ball point pen or a similar tool.
2) Remove the battery holder.
2. Place the battery.
Slide the battery into the holder with the
+ side facing upwards so that the battery
is fixed in the holder.
Remote sensor
3. Return the battery holder.
Insert again the battery holder pushing it
until you hear a clicking sound.
WARNING:
• Store the batteries in a place which children
cannot reach.
If a child accidentally swallows the battery,
immediately consult a doctor.
• Do not recharge, short, disassemble or heat the
batteries or dispose of in a fire.
Doing any of these things may cause the
batteries to give off heat, crack or start a fire.
• Do not leave the batteries with other metallic
materials.
Doing this may cause the batteries to give off
heat, crack or start a fire.
• When throwing away or saving the batteries,
wrap in tape and insulate; otherwise, it may
cause the batteries to give off heat, crack or
start a fire.
• Do not poke the batteries with tweezers or
similar tools.
Doing this may cause the batteries to give off
heat, crack or start a fire.
Lithium coin battery
(product number:
CR2025)
(back side)
(back side)
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3 Adjust the volume.
4 Adjust the sound as you want
(see pages 14-16).
To drop the volume in a moment
Press briefly while listening to any
source. “AT T ”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 until “SEE YOU”appears
on the display.
Note:
When you use this unit for the first time, set the built-in
clock correctly, see page 17.
BASIC OPERATIONS
To increase the volume.
To decrease the volume.
Turning on the power
1 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.
2 Select the source.
To operate the tuner,
see pages 8 –10.
To operate the tape,
see pages 11 –13.
To operate the CD changer,
see pages 20 –21.
To operate the external component,
see page 22.
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LOUD
DISP
SEL
Multi
Music
Scan
MODE SCM
CD CHANGER CONTROL
KS-FX280
FM /AM
TAPE
CD
CH
2
2
FM /AM
TAPE
CD
CH
Volume level appears
Volume level indicator
(See page 18)
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RADIO BASIC OPERATIONS
To tune in a particular frequency
manually:
1Press FM/AM to select the band.
2Press and hold ¢or 4until “M” starts
flashing on the display.
Now you can manually change the frequency
while “M” is flashing.
3Press ¢or 4repeatedly until the
frequency you want is reached.
• If you hold down the button, the frequency
keeps changing until you release the button.
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, FM2 or FM3)
you want to store FM stations into.
Listening to the radio
1 Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 or
AM).
You can select any one of FM1, FM2, and
FM3 to listen to an FM station.
2 Start searching a station.
When a station is received, searching stops.
To stop searching before a station is received,
press the same button you have pressed for
searching.
To search stations of
higher frequencies.
Selected band appears
LOUD
DISP
SEL
Multi
Music
Scan
MODE SCM
CD CHANGER CONTROL
KS-FX280
FM /AM
TAPE
CD
CH
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
FM /AM
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
FM /AM
To search stations of
lower frequencies.
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2 Press and hold the both buttons for
more than 2 seconds.
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.
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 FM1 band.
2 Tune into a station of 88.3 MHz.
See page 8 to tune into a station.
3 Press and hold the button for more
than 2 seconds.
4 Repeat the above procedure to store
other station 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.
“SSM”appears, then disappears when automatic
preset is over.
FM /AM
Preset number “P1”starts flashing for a while.
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When an FM stereo broadcast is hard
to receive:
1Press MODE to enter the functions mode while
listening to an FM stereo broadcast.
2Press MO (monaural), while still in the
functions mode, so that the MO indicator lights
up on the display.
•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 (the ST indicator goes
off.)
MODE
Tuning into a preset station
You can easily tune into a preset station.
Remember that you must store stations first. If you
have not stored them yet, see pages 8 and 9.
1 Select the band (FM1, FM2 FM3 or
AM) you want.
2 Select the number (1 – 6) for the
preset station you want.
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
FM /AM
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TAPE OPERATIONS
LOUD
DISP
SEL
Multi
Music
Scan
MODE SCM
CD CHANGER CONTROL
KS-FX280
FM /AM
TAPE
CD
CH
Listening to a cassette
You can play back type 1 (normal) tapes.
1 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 23turns on the unit
and starts tape play automatically.
2 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-CH, 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 ¢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 4for 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 23.
Tape play starts from that position on the tape.
TAPE
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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.
Specify how many tunes ahead 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 23and 0for more than 2
seconds. “NO 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 23and 0for more than 2
seconds again.“EJECT OK” flashes again for about
5 seconds, and this time the tape is “unlock.”
Skipping the blank portions on the tape
You 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.
1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more
than 2 seconds.
2 Select “B. SKIP (blank skip)” with
¢or 4.
3 Select the desired mode with + or –.
The Blank Skip mode alternates between on
and off.
ON ÔOFF
Note:
• When the tape reaches its end while fast-forwarding,
the tape direction will be changed automatically.
To locate a tune before the
current tune on the tape
To locate a tune ahead of the
current tune on the tape
During playback
SEL
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Playing the current tune repeatedly
You can play the current tune repetedly. (Repeat
Play).
1Press MODE to enter the functions mode while
playing a tape. This unit enters the functions
mode.
2Press RPT (repeat), while still in the functions
mode, so that the RPT indicator lights up on the
display.
Then, each time you press the button, repeat
play mode turns on and off alernately.
MODE
Notes:
In the following cases, the Multi Music Scan, and Repeat
function mechanisms may not operate correctly. These
are NOT malfunctions; use the mechanisms to suitably
accommodate the materials and situations.
• Tapes with tunes having long pianissimo passages
(very quiet parts) or non-recorded portions during
tunes.
• Tapes with tunes recorded at low recording levels.
• Tapes with short non-recorded sections.
• Tapes with high level noise or humming between tunes.
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Turning on/off the loudness
function
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.
Adjusting the sound
You can adjust the treble/bass sounds and the
speaker balance.
1 Select the item you want to adjust.
Indication To do Range
BAS Adjust the bass –06 (min.)
(Bass) |
+06 (max.)
TRE Adjust the treble –06 (min.)
(Treble) |
+06 (max.)
FAD* Adjust the front R06 (Rear only)
(Fader)* and rear speaker |
balance F06 (Front only)
BAL Adjust the left L06 (Left only)
(Balance) and right speaker |
balance R06 (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. So you do not have to select
“VOL” to adjust the volume level.
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS
SEL
To increase the volume.
To decrease the volume.
LOUD
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Using the Sound Control
Memory (SCM)
You can select and store a preset sound adjustment
suitable to each playback source. (Advanced SCM)
Selecting and storing the sound modes
Once you select a sound mode, it is stored in
memory, and will be recalled every time you select
the same source. A sound mode can be stored for
each of the following sources —FM1, FM2, FM3,
AM, Tape, CD-Changer and external components.
•If you do not want to store the sound mode
separately for each playback source, but want
to use the same sound mode for all the
sources, see “Canceling Advanced SCM”on
page 15.
1 Select the sound mode you want.
Each time you press the button, the sound
mode changes as follows:
•When “SCM LINK”is set to “LINK ON”, the
selected sound mode can be stored in
memory for the current source and the effect
applies only to the current source.
•When “SCM LINK”is set to “LINK OFF”, the
selected sound mode effect applies to any
source.
Indication For Preset values
BAS TRE LOUD
SCM OFF (Flat sound) 00 00 On
BEAT Rock or disco music +02 00 On
SOFT Quiet background music +01 –03 Off
POP Light music +04 +01 Off
Recalling the sound modes
When “SCM LINK”is set to “LINK ON”,
select the source.
Each time you change the playback source, the
SCM indicator flashes on the display.
The sound mode stored in memory for the
selected source is recalled.
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”
on page 16.
• To adjust the bass and treble reinforcement levels or
to turn on/off the loundness function temporarily,
see page 14. (Your adjustments will be canceled if
another source is selected.)
Canceling Advanced SCM
You can cancel the Advanced SCM (Sound Control
Memory), and unlink the sound modes and the
playback sources.
When shipped from the factory, a different 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 (different SCM for
different sources)
LINK OFF: Conventional SCM (one SCM for all
sources)
SCM
FM /AM
TAP E
CD
CH
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1 Press and hold SEL for more than 2
seconds.
“CLOCK H”, “CLOCK M”, “SCM LINK”,
“LEVEL”, “B.SKIP”or “EXT IN*”appears on
the display.
*Displayed only when one of the following sources is
selected—FM, AM and TAPE.
2 Select“SCM LINK”if not shown on the
display.
3 Select the desired mode —“LINK ON”
or “LINK OFF”.
4 Finish the setting.
Storing your own sound
adjustments
You can adjust the sound modes (BEAT, SOFT,
POP: see page 15) to your preference and store
your own adjustment in memory.
•There is a time limit in doing the following
procedure. If the setting is cancelled before you
finish, start from step 1 again.
1 Call up the sound mode you want to
adjust.
•See page 15 for details.
2 Select “BAS”(bass) or “TRE”(treble).
3 Adjust the bass or treble level.
See page 14 for details.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the
other items.
5 To turn ON/OFF the loudness function.
See page 14 for details.
6 Press and hold SCM until the sound
mode you have selected in step 1
flashes on the display.
Your adjustment made for the selected
sound mode is stored in memory.
7 Repeat the same procedure to store
other sound modes.
To reset to the factory settings
Repeat the same procedure and reassign the preset
values listed in the table on page 15.
SEL
SEL
SCM
SEL
SCM
LOUD
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OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS
Setting the clock
1 Press and hold the button for more
than 2 seconds.
“CLOCK H,” “CLOCK M”,
“SCM LINK”, “LEVEL”,
“B.SKIP” or “EXT IN*”
appears on the display.
*Displayed only when one of the following sources is
selected — FM, AM and TAPE.
2 Set the hour.
1Select “CLOCK H” if not shown on the
display
2Adjust the hour.
12
3 Set the minute.
1Select “CLOCK M”.
2Adjust the minute.
12
4 Finish the setting.
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 (TAPE) ↔ Clock
• During CD changer operation:
Elapsed playing time → Disc number → Clock
• During external Component operation:
LINE IN ↔ 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.
SEL
SEL
DISP
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Selecting the level display
You can select the level display according to your
preference.
When shipped from the factory, “AUDIO 2” is
selected.
AUDIO1: Level meter illuminates.
AUDIO2: Alternates level meter and illumination
display.
OFF: Erases the audio level indicator.
1 Press and hold SEL for more than 2
seconds.
“CLOCK H”, “CLOCK M”, “SCM LINK”,
“LEVEL”, “B.SKIP” or “EXT IN*” appears on
the display.
*Displayed only when one of the following sources is
selected — FM, AM and TAPE.
2 Select “LEVEL”if not shown on the
display.
SEL
3 Select the desired mode —“AUDIO
1”, “AUDIO 2”or “OFF”.
4 Finish the setting.
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.
How to detach 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.
How to attach 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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ENGLISH
KS-FX280 [EN] GET0061-001A [J]
Playing CDs
1 Select the CD automatic changer.
Playback starts from the first
track of the first disc.
All tracks of all discs are
played back.
Note on One-Touch Operation:
When you press CD-CH, the power automatically
comes on. You do not have to press to
turn on the power.
To fast forward or reverse the track
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS
Read this section only when you used with a
JVC CD automatic changer (separately
purchased).
We recommend that you use one of the CH-X
series with your unit.
If you have another CD automatic changer, consult
your JVC car audio dealer for connections.
• For example, if your CD automatic changer is one
of the KD-MK series, you need a cord (KS-U15K)
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.
LOUD
DISP
SEL
Multi
Music
Scan
MODE SCM
CD CHANGER CONTROL
KS-FX280
FM /AM
TAPE
CD
CH
Press and hold ¢,
while playing a CD, to fast
forward the track.
Disc number
CD
CH
Press and hold 4, while
playing a CD, to reverse the track.
Track number
Elapsed playing time
(The clock time is shown if you have pressed DISP
to see the clock time. See page 17)
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