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s KX-W582 KX -W482 s s DECK A DECK B DECK A DECK B Natural Sound Stereo Cassette Deck Í OWNER'S MANUAL IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of the unit. Retain this Owner's Manual in the space below. Model: Serial No: The serial number is located on the rear of your unit in a safe place for future reference. 1
s KX-W582 KX -W482 s s DECK A DECK B DECK A DECK B Natural Sound Stereo Cassette Deck Í OWNER'S MANUAL IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of the unit. Retain this Owner's Manual in the space below. Model: Serial No: The serial number is located on the rear of your unit in a safe place for future reference. 1
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... beyond those means described in the operating instructions or as recommended by the manufacturer. 8 Ventilation - The appliance should be situated away from the appliance. 12 Cleaning - Care should be taken so that produce heat. 10 Power Sources - The appliance has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged. 16 Servicing - NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The appliance does not appear...
... beyond those means described in the operating instructions or as recommended by the manufacturer. 8 Ventilation - The appliance should be situated away from the appliance. 12 Cleaning - Care should be taken so that produce heat. 10 Power Sources - The appliance has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged. 16 Servicing - NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The appliance does not appear...
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... common operating errors before concluding that is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the magnetic characteristics of this unit must be used in your equipment by grasping the plug. Do not attempt to comply with chemical solvents as this manual carefully. 2. Be sure to read the "Troubleshooting" section of time. Although the record/playback head used for your authority, granted by Yamaha...
... common operating errors before concluding that is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the magnetic characteristics of this unit must be used in your equipment by grasping the plug. Do not attempt to comply with chemical solvents as this manual carefully. 2. Be sure to read the "Troubleshooting" section of time. Although the record/playback head used for your authority, granted by Yamaha...
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... reduce unwanted vibration and modulation noise (KXW582 only) ÷ Dolby HX Pro Dynamic Bias Servo ÷ Dolby B/C Noise Reduction ÷ Digital Super Surround (DSS) Function enables you to create an excellent audio sound field, applicable also for recording (KX-W582 only) ÷ Play Trim Control for improved playback compatibility with other decks ÷ Auto Tape Selector ÷ Dual Recording allows you to make the...
... reduce unwanted vibration and modulation noise (KXW582 only) ÷ Dolby HX Pro Dynamic Bias Servo ÷ Dolby B/C Noise Reduction ÷ Digital Super Surround (DSS) Function enables you to create an excellent audio sound field, applicable also for recording (KX-W582 only) ÷ Play Trim Control for improved playback compatibility with other decks ÷ Auto Tape Selector ÷ Dual Recording allows you to make the...
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... be connected to the Tape PB (Playback/Input) jacks on your amplifier/receiver, and the LINE IN/REC jacks on the deck should be connected to the Rec Out (Recording/ Output) jacks on your amplifier/receiver. ÷ Connect the power cord to an AC wall outlet or to an AC outlet on the rear panel of your amplifier/ receiver is turned off before making any connections. ÷ The White plug on the paired connecting cables...
... be connected to the Tape PB (Playback/Input) jacks on your amplifier/receiver, and the LINE IN/REC jacks on the deck should be connected to the Rec Out (Recording/ Output) jacks on your amplifier/receiver. ÷ Connect the power cord to an AC wall outlet or to an AC outlet on the rear panel of your amplifier/ receiver is turned off before making any connections. ÷ The White plug on the paired connecting cables...
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When the tape running direction for playback ÷ Turn on the POWER switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to the following description. To remove the cassette tape, press the EJECT button. The cassette compartment door opens. The corresponding indicator lights on the display. Select the tape running indicator @ is lit: Pressing the ! PLAYBACK (Common to DECKs A and B) Preparation for DECK A or B. Each time this 7 PLAY button is pressed, the...
When the tape running direction for playback ÷ Turn on the POWER switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to the following description. To remove the cassette tape, press the EJECT button. The cassette compartment door opens. The corresponding indicator lights on the display. Select the tape running indicator @ is lit: Pressing the ! PLAYBACK (Common to DECKs A and B) Preparation for DECK A or B. Each time this 7 PLAY button is pressed, the...
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... OFF. These level meters have a peak hold function which holds the peak level for private listening. 7 C: For a tape recorded with DOLBY C NR. * Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from the speakers for about 1.5 seconds. Select an auto reverse mode ("), manual reverse mode (") or RELAY playback mode. KX-W482 Tape counter Tape running direction indicator (DECK A) Tape running direction to cut off the sound from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. To adjust the volume level Use the volume control of a side...
... OFF. These level meters have a peak hold function which holds the peak level for private listening. 7 C: For a tape recorded with DOLBY C NR. * Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from the speakers for about 1.5 seconds. Select an auto reverse mode ("), manual reverse mode (") or RELAY playback mode. KX-W482 Tape counter Tape running direction indicator (DECK A) Tape running direction to cut off the sound from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. To adjust the volume level Use the volume control of a side...
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... simultaneously. To set the counter reading to 9999). When the # tape running indicator is lit: ! MUTE/SEARCH + When the @ tape running indicator is being played. To search for the beginning of the current selection is lit: ! Press simultaneously. s RESET ! ⁄ DECK A DECK B MUTE/SEARCH SELECTION SEARCH - To search for the selection located before the current selection ÷ Operate the following buttons when the...
... simultaneously. To set the counter reading to 9999). When the # tape running indicator is lit: ! MUTE/SEARCH + When the @ tape running indicator is being played. To search for the beginning of the current selection is lit: ! Press simultaneously. s RESET ! ⁄ DECK A DECK B MUTE/SEARCH SELECTION SEARCH - To search for the selection located before the current selection ÷ Operate the following buttons when the...
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MODE s DECK A DECK B PLAY TRIM RELAY PLAYBACK - When high frequencies are too soft, boost the high frequencies. -+ PLAY TRIM 0 - + 10 dB 100 1k + 1 _2 3 10kHz 1 High frequency sound is too loud. 2 Flat 3 High-frequency sound is too boosted or absent while playing a tape recorded on another cassette deck, adjust the high frequency response with the PLAY TRIM control. Set the MODE selector to 8 times PLAY TRIM control adjustment When the level of DECK A. DECK A (forward side \ reverse side...
MODE s DECK A DECK B PLAY TRIM RELAY PLAYBACK - When high frequencies are too soft, boost the high frequencies. -+ PLAY TRIM 0 - + 10 dB 100 1k + 1 _2 3 10kHz 1 High frequency sound is too loud. 2 Flat 3 High-frequency sound is too boosted or absent while playing a tape recorded on another cassette deck, adjust the high frequency response with the PLAY TRIM control. Set the MODE selector to 8 times PLAY TRIM control adjustment When the level of DECK A. DECK A (forward side \ reverse side...
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DIGITAL SUPER SURROUND (DSS) ( KX-W582 only) This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program Digital Super Surround function, which allows you to expand and shape the audio sound field, for vocal music. Note To playback the tape recorded with the REC LEVEL control so that the reproduced sound is output to the LINE OUT jacks. • On the amplifier, select the source to apply the DSS effect with a three-dimensional feeling where...
DIGITAL SUPER SURROUND (DSS) ( KX-W582 only) This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program Digital Super Surround function, which allows you to expand and shape the audio sound field, for vocal music. Note To playback the tape recorded with the REC LEVEL control so that the reproduced sound is output to the LINE OUT jacks. • On the amplifier, select the source to apply the DSS effect with a three-dimensional feeling where...
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... selected deck lights on the display. The deck enters the rec pause mode. 8 REC BALANCE LEVEL 10 2 3 4 L 5 1 2 3 4 5 R 45 6 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 Play the program source to the following description. 5 6 MODE " " RELAY DIRECTION A B + = Refer to be recorded and adjust the recording level and balance. 9 PLAY Recording starts. 11 To record a program source KX-W582 POWER = ON 4 s 2 7 9 RESET MUTE/SEARCH DECK A DECK B KX-W482 5 POWER = ON 1 4 s 6 3 8 STOP 1 2 7 9 RESET MUTE/SEARCH DECK A DECK B 1 EJECT 5 1 Insert the cassette with the exposed tape...
... selected deck lights on the display. The deck enters the rec pause mode. 8 REC BALANCE LEVEL 10 2 3 4 L 5 1 2 3 4 5 R 45 6 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 Play the program source to the following description. 5 6 MODE " " RELAY DIRECTION A B + = Refer to be recorded and adjust the recording level and balance. 9 PLAY Recording starts. 11 To record a program source KX-W582 POWER = ON 4 s 2 7 9 RESET MUTE/SEARCH DECK A DECK B KX-W482 5 POWER = ON 1 4 s 6 3 8 STOP 1 2 7 9 RESET MUTE/SEARCH DECK A DECK B 1 EJECT 5 1 Insert the cassette with the exposed tape...
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.... KX-W482 Tape counter Use the tape counter to aid in locating a point on a tape (0000 to "0000", press the RESET button. To resume recording, press the PLAY button. By recording with this function, you can be utilized also for recording. DOLBY NR selector setting (in step 4) Set the DOLBY NR selector according to +6 dB range. Select an auto reverse mode ("), manual reverse mode (") or RELAY recording mode. Normally, it is best to adjust...
.... KX-W482 Tape counter Use the tape counter to aid in locating a point on a tape (0000 to "0000", press the RESET button. To resume recording, press the PLAY button. By recording with this function, you can be utilized also for recording. DOLBY NR selector setting (in step 4) Set the DOLBY NR selector according to +6 dB range. Select an auto reverse mode ("), manual reverse mode (") or RELAY recording mode. Normally, it is best to adjust...
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... deck enters Rec pause mode after making a 4-second blank interval. A 4-second blank interval is pressed during recording During recording: MUTE/SEARCH During Rec mute operation, the REC indicator blinks. When the @ indicator is lit: ⁄ ÷ If the PLAY button is automatically recorded on the tape and then the deck enters Rec pause mode. s ! ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH DECK A DECK B REC MUTE operation...
... deck enters Rec pause mode after making a 4-second blank interval. A 4-second blank interval is pressed during recording During recording: MUTE/SEARCH During Rec mute operation, the REC indicator blinks. When the @ indicator is lit: ⁄ ÷ If the PLAY button is automatically recorded on the tape and then the deck enters Rec pause mode. s ! ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH DECK A DECK B REC MUTE operation...
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.... 4 Select the tape running direction indicator of "Basic operation" to enter the rec pause mode. PLAY Both decks start recording, press the PLAY button. If the STOP button of identical length. 1 Insert cassette tapes in the middle of the tape Press the STOP button of both decks simultaneously. s REC/PAUSE DECK A/B PLAY DECK A DECK B REC BALANCE/LEVEL DUAL RECORDING - To record a program source on the display. REC/PAUSE The REC indicator of the DECK B lights...
.... 4 Select the tape running direction indicator of "Basic operation" to enter the rec pause mode. PLAY Both decks start recording, press the PLAY button. If the STOP button of identical length. 1 Insert cassette tapes in the middle of the tape Press the STOP button of both decks simultaneously. s REC/PAUSE DECK A/B PLAY DECK A DECK B REC BALANCE/LEVEL DUAL RECORDING - To record a program source on the display. REC/PAUSE The REC indicator of the DECK B lights...
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... the PLAY button. REC BALANCE LEVEL 10 2 3 4 L 5 1 2 3 4 5 R 4 3 2 1 0 56 7 8 9 10 Recording level for both DECKs A and B. 2 Press the DECK A/B button to reduce distortion and noise, improving high frequency response during recording. MODE " " RELAY = 5 Select the tape running direction indicator of "Basic operation" to adjust the DSS and DOLBY NR settings. 4 Set the MODE selector to be made sequentially on the display. 3 Perform steps 3 and 4 of the corresponding deck (forward # or reverse @) lights on...
... the PLAY button. REC BALANCE LEVEL 10 2 3 4 L 5 1 2 3 4 5 R 4 3 2 1 0 56 7 8 9 10 Recording level for both DECKs A and B. 2 Press the DECK A/B button to reduce distortion and noise, improving high frequency response during recording. MODE " " RELAY = 5 Select the tape running direction indicator of "Basic operation" to adjust the DSS and DOLBY NR settings. 4 Set the MODE selector to be made sequentially on the display. 3 Perform steps 3 and 4 of the corresponding deck (forward # or reverse @) lights on...
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... the YAMAHA CD Player which has SYNCHRO button on its remote control transmitter, CD Synchronized recording function can be utilized. DUBBING NORM HIGH The corresponding NORM or HIGH indicator lights on the display. * Higher quality sound will be operated. Setting the MODE selector to RELAY position results in DECK A reaches its end, DECK B stops and DECK A stops after recording a 4-second blank section.) When the tape in...
... the YAMAHA CD Player which has SYNCHRO button on its remote control transmitter, CD Synchronized recording function can be utilized. DUBBING NORM HIGH The corresponding NORM or HIGH indicator lights on the display. * Higher quality sound will be operated. Setting the MODE selector to RELAY position results in DECK A reaches its end, DECK B stops and DECK A stops after recording a 4-second blank section.) When the tape in...
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... tape surface with your amplifier/receiver during playback. Without this tab covering the hole, it may be recorded and played back at the Chrome (Type II/HIGH ) settings. AUTO TAPE SELECTOR DETECTION SLOTS The deck has a built-in this way for recording, simply covering the hole with the deck. ÷ Classification of Cassette Tapes by adjusting the PLAY TRIM control and/or the tone controls...
... tape surface with your amplifier/receiver during playback. Without this tab covering the hole, it may be recorded and played back at the Chrome (Type II/HIGH ) settings. AUTO TAPE SELECTOR DETECTION SLOTS The deck has a built-in this way for recording, simply covering the hole with the deck. ÷ Classification of Cassette Tapes by adjusting the PLAY TRIM control and/or the tone controls...
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... demagnetizer. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE Remote sensor RESET MEMORY COUNTER REMAIN TAPE DUBBING ¤ ! OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER With the optional remote control transmitter RS-KX1, you should use a commercially available cassette tape-type head demagnetizer. ÷ When cleaning the tape path or demagnetizing the heads, be sure to poor sound quality, drop outs (intervals with the remote control transmitter. PLAY ⁄ REC/PAUSE STOP REC MUTE s REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER...
... demagnetizer. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE Remote sensor RESET MEMORY COUNTER REMAIN TAPE DUBBING ¤ ! OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER With the optional remote control transmitter RS-KX1, you should use a commercially available cassette tape-type head demagnetizer. ÷ When cleaning the tape path or demagnetizing the heads, be sure to poor sound quality, drop outs (intervals with the remote control transmitter. PLAY ⁄ REC/PAUSE STOP REC MUTE s REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER...
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...; The remote control sensor is also high. Excessive wow (wavering of the sound). Cure ÷ Reinsert plug properly. ÷ Do not play damaged tapes. ÷ Load a cassette tape. ÷ Change tape or cover protective hole with adhesive tape. ÷ Clean head. ÷ Demagnetize head using head demagnetizer. ÷ Change to take to function. Replace with another tape and test. ÷ Check input level with signal level meter and use lower rec level when...
...; The remote control sensor is also high. Excessive wow (wavering of the sound). Cure ÷ Reinsert plug properly. ÷ Do not play damaged tapes. ÷ Load a cassette tape. ÷ Change tape or cover protective hole with adhesive tape. ÷ Clean head. ÷ Demagnetize head using head demagnetizer. ÷ Change to take to function. Replace with another tape and test. ÷ Check input level with signal level meter and use lower rec level when...
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..., SWEDEN YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA ß 20 YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. SIEMENSSTR, 22-34, D-2084 RELLINGEN, BEI HAMBURG, F.R. and Canada model 120 V, 60 Hz Europe model 230 V, 50 Hz U.K. SPECIFICATIONS Type Auto reverse 4-track, 2-channel recording and playback stereo double cassette deck Motors...
..., SWEDEN YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA ß 20 YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. SIEMENSSTR, 22-34, D-2084 RELLINGEN, BEI HAMBURG, F.R. and Canada model 120 V, 60 Hz Europe model 230 V, 50 Hz U.K. SPECIFICATIONS Type Auto reverse 4-track, 2-channel recording and playback stereo double cassette deck Motors...