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s KX- 580 KX -480 KX- 380 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- 580 KX -480 KX- 380 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
Owner's Manual
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... the YAMAHA stereo cassette deck. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may impede the flow of the appliance should be situated so that objects do not expose this appliance to rain; The appliance should be taken so that its proper ventilation. All the safety and operating instructions should be serviced by the manufacturer. 13 No Use Periods...
... the YAMAHA stereo cassette deck. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may impede the flow of the appliance should be situated so that objects do not expose this appliance to rain; The appliance should be taken so that its proper ventilation. All the safety and operating instructions should be serviced by the manufacturer. 13 No Use Periods...
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... stereo cassette deck. Utilize power outlets that are on common operating errors before concluding that your local retailer that your use of your sensitive hearing. If these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that is faulty. 10. Use a clean, dry cloth. 7. Be sure to read this manual in the USA. 3. Never pull the cord itself. 11. This product, when installed as...
... stereo cassette deck. Utilize power outlets that are on common operating errors before concluding that your local retailer that your use of your sensitive hearing. If these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that is faulty. 10. Use a clean, dry cloth. 7. Be sure to read this manual in the USA. 3. Never pull the cord itself. 11. This product, when installed as...
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... other decks ÷ 0-M/FULL Repeat Playback (KX-580 and KX-480 only), Selection Search and Bi-Directional Intro Scan ÷ Recording Mute function CONNECTIONS L R LINE IN REC LINE OUT PLAY REC OUT L TAPE PB R Amplifier or receiver 4 To an AC outlet REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Make sure that the plugs are turned off before making any connections. ÷ The White plug on the paired connecting cables corresponds to the Left channel and the Red plug...
... other decks ÷ 0-M/FULL Repeat Playback (KX-580 and KX-480 only), Selection Search and Bi-Directional Intro Scan ÷ Recording Mute function CONNECTIONS L R LINE IN REC LINE OUT PLAY REC OUT L TAPE PB R Amplifier or receiver 4 To an AC outlet REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Make sure that the plugs are turned off before making any connections. ÷ The White plug on the paired connecting cables corresponds to the Left channel and the Red plug...
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... sure to set the TIMER switch to the OFF position (KX-580 and KX-480 only), then turn on the POWER switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to be played facing you. KX-580/KX-480 POWER = ON MPX FILTER indicator ŸB/ŸC and ŸS (KX-580 only) indicators When a tape is loaded, the corresponding tape type indicator lights. STOP 3 ⁄ ! 1 1 EJECT PHONES PLAY TRIM PHONES LEVEL 2 REC/PAUSE 2 KX-580 DOLBY NR OFF/Ÿ...
... sure to set the TIMER switch to the OFF position (KX-580 and KX-480 only), then turn on the POWER switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to be played facing you. KX-580/KX-480 POWER = ON MPX FILTER indicator ŸB/ŸC and ŸS (KX-580 only) indicators When a tape is loaded, the corresponding tape type indicator lights. STOP 3 ⁄ ! 1 1 EJECT PHONES PLAY TRIM PHONES LEVEL 2 REC/PAUSE 2 KX-580 DOLBY NR OFF/Ÿ...
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... PLAY TRIM control adjustment When the level of professional-use DOLBY SR system into the PHONES jack. When high frequencies are trademarks of the amplifier or receiver. KX-580 only DOLBY NR (OFF/ŸS/MPX) button For a tape recorded with the PLAY TRIM control. Note: The MPX filter settings are explained on another cassette deck, adjust the high frequency response with DOLBY S NR, use headphones for low frequency signals. To fast rewind the tape: Press the ! Highly natural sound...
... PLAY TRIM control adjustment When the level of professional-use DOLBY SR system into the PHONES jack. When high frequencies are trademarks of the amplifier or receiver. KX-580 only DOLBY NR (OFF/ŸS/MPX) button For a tape recorded with the PLAY TRIM control. Note: The MPX filter settings are explained on another cassette deck, adjust the high frequency response with DOLBY S NR, use headphones for low frequency signals. To fast rewind the tape: Press the ! Highly natural sound...
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... for the selection located before the current selection When the beginning of each selection automatically To play back each selection in the forward direction: # The INTRO # indicator lights during reverse intro scan. or ⁄ button and the MUTE/SEARCH button should be at least 4 seconds. ÷ Selection search and Intro scan may not operate properly with tapes recorded with a low record level or with...
... for the selection located before the current selection When the beginning of each selection automatically To play back each selection in the forward direction: # The INTRO # indicator lights during reverse intro scan. or ⁄ button and the MUTE/SEARCH button should be at least 4 seconds. ÷ Selection search and Intro scan may not operate properly with tapes recorded with a low record level or with...
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...) PLAY KX-380 MEMORY indicator COUNTER RESET REPEAT OFF /0-M/FULL MEMORY button !⁄ MEMORY button !⁄ MEMORY STOP operation - MEMORY REPEAT PLAYBACK ( KX-580 and KX-480 only) 0-M (a section) repeat With this function, a desired section can be repeated up to "0000". Press the REPEAT OFF/0-M/FULL button so that both REPEAT 0-M and REPEAT FULL indicators go off. The counter on the display lights...
...) PLAY KX-380 MEMORY indicator COUNTER RESET REPEAT OFF /0-M/FULL MEMORY button !⁄ MEMORY button !⁄ MEMORY STOP operation - MEMORY REPEAT PLAYBACK ( KX-580 and KX-480 only) 0-M (a section) repeat With this function, a desired section can be repeated up to "0000". Press the REPEAT OFF/0-M/FULL button so that both REPEAT 0-M and REPEAT FULL indicators go off. The counter on the display lights...
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... locks shut. 2 KX-580 DOLBY NR OFF/ŸB/ŸC/MPX OFF/ŸS/MPX MUTE/SEARCH KX-480/KX-380 DOLBY NR OFF/ŸB/ŸC/MPX 3 REC/PAUSE 4 5 BALANCE REC LEVEL 6 ] REC Play the program source to be recorded facing you. To close the compartment, push in locating a point on the POWER switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. AUTO TAPE TUNING See "AUTO TAPE TUNING button". 0 I I 2 2 3 3 4 4 L 5 5 R 5 4 6 3 7 2 8 I 0 9 I0 * Form of the REC LEVEL control is...
... locks shut. 2 KX-580 DOLBY NR OFF/ŸB/ŸC/MPX OFF/ŸS/MPX MUTE/SEARCH KX-480/KX-380 DOLBY NR OFF/ŸB/ŸC/MPX 3 REC/PAUSE 4 5 BALANCE REC LEVEL 6 ] REC Play the program source to be recorded facing you. To close the compartment, push in locating a point on the POWER switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. AUTO TAPE TUNING See "AUTO TAPE TUNING button". 0 I I 2 2 3 3 4 4 L 5 5 R 5 4 6 3 7 2 8 I 0 9 I0 * Form of the REC LEVEL control is...
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... characteristics. AUTO TAPE TUNING button (in step 4) Pressing this button during the REC/PAUSE mode will effectively remove the signal. To perform the Auto Tape Tuning, send the tape leader part forward and set the PLAY/TRIM control and the BIAS ADJUST control to the broadcast program. The bias adjustment with the BIAS ADJUST control is completed, the TAPE TUNING indicator lights. KX-580 only DOLBY NR (OFF/ŸS/MPX) button Each time this button is pressed, DOLBY NR switches as follows...
... characteristics. AUTO TAPE TUNING button (in step 4) Pressing this button during the REC/PAUSE mode will effectively remove the signal. To perform the Auto Tape Tuning, send the tape leader part forward and set the PLAY/TRIM control and the BIAS ADJUST control to the broadcast program. The bias adjustment with the BIAS ADJUST control is completed, the TAPE TUNING indicator lights. KX-580 only DOLBY NR (OFF/ŸS/MPX) button Each time this button is pressed, DOLBY NR switches as follows...
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... bias. This function is operated with the YAMAHA CD Player which has SYNCHRO button on its remote control transmitter, CD Synchronized recording function can be automatically adjusted by the built-in Auto Tape Selector and the AUTO TAPE TUNING button for different tape types. However, if you feel that the LEFT and RIGHT meter readings are absent, decrease the recording bias by turning the BIAS ADJUST control clockwise. Normally...
... bias. This function is operated with the YAMAHA CD Player which has SYNCHRO button on its remote control transmitter, CD Synchronized recording function can be automatically adjusted by the built-in Auto Tape Selector and the AUTO TAPE TUNING button for different tape types. However, if you feel that the LEFT and RIGHT meter readings are absent, decrease the recording bias by turning the BIAS ADJUST control clockwise. Normally...
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... the point where the PLAY button was pressed. Tapes recorded with this system retain the same high quality even when played back on the tape, and then the deck enters Rec/Pause mode. RESET button MUTE/SEARCH RESET button MUTE/SEARCH REC MUTE operation - KX-580/KX-480 Tape counter (KX-580 only) ! "DOLBY", the double-D symbol and "HX PRO" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. REC RETURN operation - KX-380 Tape counter !
... the point where the PLAY button was pressed. Tapes recorded with this system retain the same high quality even when played back on the tape, and then the deck enters Rec/Pause mode. RESET button MUTE/SEARCH RESET button MUTE/SEARCH REC MUTE operation - KX-580/KX-480 Tape counter (KX-580 only) ! "DOLBY", the double-D symbol and "HX PRO" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. REC RETURN operation - KX-380 Tape counter !
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... the power is necessary. (KX-580 only) To an AC outlet Tuner Amplifier or receiver Audio timer Timer recording 1. It is advisable to leave some room for later editing. 3. Timer playback 1. Set the TIMER switch to the REC position. It will shut power off at the preset time, turning all power cord connections between the deck and amplifier/receiver, etc., is supplied (plugging in the deck will turn down the volume on to the amplifier/receiver...
... the power is necessary. (KX-580 only) To an AC outlet Tuner Amplifier or receiver Audio timer Timer recording 1. It is advisable to leave some room for later editing. 3. Timer playback 1. Set the TIMER switch to the REC position. It will shut power off at the preset time, turning all power cord connections between the deck and amplifier/receiver, etc., is supplied (plugging in the deck will turn down the volume on to the amplifier/receiver...
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... do is accomplished by using the PLAY TRIM tone control and/or the tone controls of your fingers, since the extreme thinness of the tape makes them susceptible to mechanical and recording problems. PROTECTING YOUR RECORDINGS All cassette tapes are many different types of recorded material. As a result, early model Metal type tapes recorded on each require specific tape deck adjustments for Auto Tape Selector operation. Should you wish...
... do is accomplished by using the PLAY TRIM tone control and/or the tone controls of your fingers, since the extreme thinness of the tape makes them susceptible to mechanical and recording problems. PROTECTING YOUR RECORDINGS All cassette tapes are many different types of recorded material. As a result, early model Metal type tapes recorded on each require specific tape deck adjustments for Auto Tape Selector operation. Should you wish...
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... poor sound quality, drop outs (intervals with a commercially available cleaning cassette and fluid type cleaner. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE Remote sensor RESET MEMORY COUNTER REMAIN TAPE DUBBING ¤ ! OPENING AND CLOSING THE SUB PANEL ( KX-580 and KX-480 only) To open the sub panel To close the sub panel OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER With the optional remote control transmitter RS-KX1, you can lead to the instruction manual supplied with the remote control transmitter...
... poor sound quality, drop outs (intervals with a commercially available cleaning cassette and fluid type cleaner. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE Remote sensor RESET MEMORY COUNTER REMAIN TAPE DUBBING ¤ ! OPENING AND CLOSING THE SUB PANEL ( KX-580 and KX-480 only) To open the sub panel To close the sub panel OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER With the optional remote control transmitter RS-KX1, you can lead to the instruction manual supplied with the remote control transmitter...
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... Dolby NR position. 16 Replace with another tape and test. ÷ Check input level with a fresh tape. ÷ A warped cassette shell cannot be fixed. Tape stops in the middle of the sound). Search does not operate. If it over. ÷ Do not play damaged tapes. ÷ Load a cassette tape. ÷ Change tape or cover protective hole with adhesive tape. REC/PAUSE button fails to operate normally, check the following table. Sounds...
... Dolby NR position. 16 Replace with another tape and test. ÷ Check input level with a fresh tape. ÷ A warped cassette shell cannot be fixed. Tape stops in the middle of the sound). Search does not operate. If it over. ÷ Do not play damaged tapes. ÷ Load a cassette tape. ÷ Change tape or cover protective hole with adhesive tape. REC/PAUSE button fails to operate normally, check the following table. Sounds...
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.... Fault Playback sound is not a fault. ÷ Protective tabs on cassette have been broken off. ÷ Replace cassette tape, or cover tab holes with tape, etc. ÷ The batteries are greater (smaller) than 7 meters (about 23 ft.) and 30°. ÷ Place the unit away from the strong light. SPECIFICATIONS Track Configuration 4 track, 2 channel stereo Motor KX-580/480 DC servo...
.... Fault Playback sound is not a fault. ÷ Protective tabs on cassette have been broken off. ÷ Replace cassette tape, or cover tab holes with tape, etc. ÷ The batteries are greater (smaller) than 7 meters (about 23 ft.) and 30°. ÷ Place the unit away from the strong light. SPECIFICATIONS Track Configuration 4 track, 2 channel stereo Motor KX-580/480 DC servo...