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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
Changing the AM/FM channel intervals....................................... 8
TAPE OPERATIONS .....................................................9
Listening to a tape ..........................................................................9
Finding the beginning of a tune................................................... 10
Other convenient tape functions .................................................11
Prohibiting tape ejection ............................................................ 11
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS............................................. 12
Turning on/off the loudness function.......................................... 12
Selecting preset sound modes...................................................... 12
Adjusting the sound...................................................................... 13
Storing your own sound adjustments .........................................14
OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS......................................... 15
Setting the clock............................................................................ 15
Selecting the level display ............................................................16
Detaching the control panel......................................................... 17
REMOTE OPERATIONS ..............................................18
(ONLY FOR KS-FX440)
Installing the batteries.................................................................. 18
Using the remote controller......................................................... 18
CD CHANGER OPERATIONS ......................................19
Playing CDs................................................................................... 19
Selecting CD playback modes .....................................................21
MAINTENANCE ........................................................ 22
To extend the lifetime of the unit.................................................22
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................. 23
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................... 24
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.