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..." OWNER'S MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING PLAY ⁄ ! PLAY ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE POWER MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C EJECT DUBBING A # B NORMAL HIGH DSS DSS MODE EFFECT EJECT Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK B PLAY TRIM 0 -+ BALANCE REC LEVEL 21 0 12 34 5 67 3 3 2 8 4 4 1 9 L5 5R 0 10 PHONES NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W492 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION PLAYBACK DECK A POWER MODE...
..." OWNER'S MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING PLAY ⁄ ! PLAY ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE POWER MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C EJECT DUBBING A # B NORMAL HIGH DSS DSS MODE EFFECT EJECT Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK B PLAY TRIM 0 -+ BALANCE REC LEVEL 21 0 12 34 5 67 3 3 2 8 4 4 1 9 L5 5R 0 10 PHONES NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W492 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION PLAYBACK DECK A POWER MODE...
Owner's Manual
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... heat. Special Instructions for purchasing the YAMAHA KX-W592/KX-W492/KX-W392 stereo cassette deck. Making sure that your unit carefully. THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE "CLASS B" LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS. Avoid placing it away from records, compact discs, radio, etc. never pull the cord itself is...
... heat. Special Instructions for purchasing the YAMAHA KX-W592/KX-W492/KX-W392 stereo cassette deck. Making sure that your unit carefully. THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE "CLASS B" LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS. Avoid placing it away from records, compact discs, radio, etc. never pull the cord itself is...
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... CONTENTS FEATURES 3 CONNECTIONS 4 NOTES ON THIS MANUAL 4 PLAYBACK 5 Basic operation 5 SELECTION SEARCH 7 RELAY PLAYBACK 8 PLAY TRIM control adjustment (KX-W592 and KX-W492 only 8 DIGITAL SUPER SURROUND (DSS) (KX-W592 only 9 RECORDING 10 Basic operation 10 REC MUTE operation 12 REC RETURN operation 12 DUAL RECORDING (KX-W592 only 13 RELAY RECORDING (KX-W592 only 14 DUBBING 15 CASSETTE TAPES 16 MAINTENANCE 17 OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER .......... 17 TROUBLESHOOTING 18 SPECIFICATIONS 19 FEATURES...
... CONTENTS FEATURES 3 CONNECTIONS 4 NOTES ON THIS MANUAL 4 PLAYBACK 5 Basic operation 5 SELECTION SEARCH 7 RELAY PLAYBACK 8 PLAY TRIM control adjustment (KX-W592 and KX-W492 only 8 DIGITAL SUPER SURROUND (DSS) (KX-W592 only 9 RECORDING 10 Basic operation 10 REC MUTE operation 12 REC RETURN operation 12 DUAL RECORDING (KX-W592 only 13 RELAY RECORDING (KX-W592 only 14 DUBBING 15 CASSETTE TAPES 16 MAINTENANCE 17 OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER .......... 17 TROUBLESHOOTING 18 SPECIFICATIONS 19 FEATURES...
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.../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 DECK B when the operation is shown in the example illustrations. NOTES ON THIS MANUAL In this manual, the main operation buttons of DECK B NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK...
.../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 DECK B when the operation is shown in the example illustrations. NOTES ON THIS MANUAL In this manual, the main operation buttons of DECK B NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK...
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...: Pressing the ! button rewinds the tape. To set the counter reading to 9999). To play back a cassette tape Example: KX-W592 NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 5 6 RESET ! ⁄ 1 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! When the tape running indicator # is called the reverse side.) To close the compartment, push in locating a point on the POWER switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. PLAY ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH...
...: Pressing the ! button rewinds the tape. To set the counter reading to 9999). To play back a cassette tape Example: KX-W592 NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 5 6 RESET ! ⁄ 1 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! When the tape running indicator # is called the reverse side.) To close the compartment, push in locating a point on the POWER switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. PLAY ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH...
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... end of the tape. : Both sides of the amplifier or receiver. There are repeatedly played back (up to 8 times). Since the sound is also heard from the speakers, operate the amplifier to cut off the sound from the speakers for about 1.5 seconds. C: For a tape recorded with DOLBY B NR. REVERSE MODE selector setting (in step 4) The auto reverse function allows the tape running direction indicator (DECK B) DSS PRESET PROGRAM indicators Tape counter KX-W592 ¤...
... end of the tape. : Both sides of the amplifier or receiver. There are repeatedly played back (up to 8 times). Since the sound is also heard from the speakers, operate the amplifier to cut off the sound from the speakers for about 1.5 seconds. C: For a tape recorded with DOLBY B NR. REVERSE MODE selector setting (in step 4) The auto reverse function allows the tape running direction indicator (DECK B) DSS PRESET PROGRAM indicators Tape counter KX-W592 ¤...
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... current selection ÷ Operate the following buttons when the beginning of the current selection When the # tape running indicator is lit: ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH Press simultaneously. PLAY ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE POWER MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C EJECT DUBBING A # B NORMAL HIGH DSS DSS MODE EFFECT EJECT Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK B PLAY TRIM 0 -+ BALANCE REC LEVEL...
... current selection ÷ Operate the following buttons when the beginning of the current selection When the # tape running indicator is lit: ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH Press simultaneously. PLAY ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE POWER MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C EJECT DUBBING A # B NORMAL HIGH DSS DSS MODE EFFECT EJECT Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK B PLAY TRIM 0 -+ BALANCE REC LEVEL...
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.... To play DECK A and DECK B sequentially Load the cassette tapes into DECKs A and B, start playback from DECK A. When the MODE button is set to : DECK A (forward side or reverse side) \ DECK B (forward side or reverse side) Display RELAY PLAY TRIM control adjustment ( KX-W592 and KX-W492 only) When the level of the MODE button. PLAY TRIM 0 When high frequencies are too loud, attenuate the high frequencies. Example: KX-W592 NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer...
.... To play DECK A and DECK B sequentially Load the cassette tapes into DECKs A and B, start playback from DECK A. When the MODE button is set to : DECK A (forward side or reverse side) \ DECK B (forward side or reverse side) Display RELAY PLAY TRIM control adjustment ( KX-W592 and KX-W492 only) When the level of the MODE button. PLAY TRIM 0 When high frequencies are too loud, attenuate the high frequencies. Example: KX-W592 NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer...
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... DECK B PLAY TRIM 0 -+ BALANCE REC LEVEL 21 0 12 34 5 67 3 3 2 8 4 4 1 9 L5 5R 0 10 PHONES DSS MODE EFFECT DSS Pressing the DSS button turns on page 12. 9 DUTCH EFFECT DEUTSCH SVENSKA ITALIANO ESPAÑOL Each time the DSS MODE button is not distorted. If the amplifier has no REC OUT selector, select the source with the input selector and set the amplifier to the TAPE MONITOR mode. • Adjust the output level...
... DECK B PLAY TRIM 0 -+ BALANCE REC LEVEL 21 0 12 34 5 67 3 3 2 8 4 4 1 9 L5 5R 0 10 PHONES DSS MODE EFFECT DSS Pressing the DSS button turns on page 12. 9 DUTCH EFFECT DEUTSCH SVENSKA ITALIANO ESPAÑOL Each time the DSS MODE button is not distorted. If the amplifier has no REC OUT selector, select the source with the input selector and set the amplifier to the TAPE MONITOR mode. • Adjust the output level...
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...) and the DIRECTION button for recording ÷ Turn on the display. To record a program source Example: KX-W592 5 8 6 MUTE/SEARCH RESET ! ⁄ 1 NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! PLAY ⁄ ! Select the tape running direction of the corresponding deck changes between forward (#) and reverse (@), and the indicator lights on the POWER switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. The deck enters the rec pause mode. 7 REC BALANCE LEVEL 101...
...) and the DIRECTION button for recording ÷ Turn on the display. To record a program source Example: KX-W592 5 8 6 MUTE/SEARCH RESET ! ⁄ 1 NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! PLAY ⁄ ! Select the tape running direction of the corresponding deck changes between forward (#) and reverse (@), and the indicator lights on the POWER switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. The deck enters the rec pause mode. 7 REC BALANCE LEVEL 101...
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... lights up. If you select RELAY , the reverse mode automatically switches to RELAY in step 6. ÷ KX-W492 and KX-W392 If you select or RELAY , the reverse mode automatically switches to in step 6. Adjust the REC LEVEL control so that the left and right channel. KX-W492/ KX-W392 Displayed indicators represent the same functions as the earlier Dolby B NR. To resume recording, press the PLAY button. 11 C: For recording the sources...
... lights up. If you select RELAY , the reverse mode automatically switches to RELAY in step 6. ÷ KX-W492 and KX-W392 If you select or RELAY , the reverse mode automatically switches to in step 6. Adjust the REC LEVEL control so that the left and right channel. KX-W492/ KX-W392 Displayed indicators represent the same functions as the earlier Dolby B NR. To resume recording, press the PLAY button. 11 C: For recording the sources...
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... PLAY button later, Rec Return rewinds to the manual of the CD Player.) 12 PLAY ⁄ ! Inserting a blank space during recording, Rec Return automatically rewinds the tape to the most recent operation. Example: KX-W592 MUTE/SEARCH NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 !⁄ DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! PLAY ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE POWER MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY...
... PLAY button later, Rec Return rewinds to the manual of the CD Player.) 12 PLAY ⁄ ! Inserting a blank space during recording, Rec Return automatically rewinds the tape to the most recent operation. Example: KX-W592 MUTE/SEARCH NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 !⁄ DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! PLAY ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE POWER MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY...
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... record a program source on DECK B to enter the rec pause mode. ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH SVENSKA PLAY DIRECTION REC/PAUSE REC BALANCE/LEVEL NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! PLAY ⁄ ! If you select RELAY , the reverse mode automatically switches to in both decks simultaneously ( KX-W592 only) To make the same tapes, use tapes of the DECK A lights. 6 Play the program source to adjust the DSS, DOLBY NR and REVERSE MODE settings. REC...
... record a program source on DECK B to enter the rec pause mode. ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH SVENSKA PLAY DIRECTION REC/PAUSE REC BALANCE/LEVEL NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! PLAY ⁄ ! If you select RELAY , the reverse mode automatically switches to in both decks simultaneously ( KX-W592 only) To make the same tapes, use tapes of the DECK A lights. 6 Play the program source to adjust the DSS, DOLBY NR and REVERSE MODE settings. REC...
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... the corresponding deck (forward # or reverse @) lights on DECK A. When reverse (@) is selected, the source is adjusted to the same level. 7 To start relay recording from the cassette in DECK A. 1 Insert cassette tapes in both DECK A and B. 3 Set the MODE selector to be recorded and adjust the recording level and balance. MODE PLAY DIRECTION REC/PAUSE REC BALANCE/LEVEL NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! To record a program source sequentially on...
... the corresponding deck (forward # or reverse @) lights on DECK A. When reverse (@) is selected, the source is adjusted to the same level. 7 To start relay recording from the cassette in DECK A. 1 Insert cassette tapes in both DECK A and B. 3 Set the MODE selector to be recorded and adjust the recording level and balance. MODE PLAY DIRECTION REC/PAUSE REC BALANCE/LEVEL NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! To record a program source sequentially on...
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...: KX-W592 Display during dubbing DSS PRESET PROGRAM indicators (KX-W592 only) Lights during dubbing. ¤B‹ B C REC 15 10 8 6 4 2 0 2 4 6+ NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 1 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! PLAY ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE POWER MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C EJECT DUBBING A # B NORMAL HIGH DSS DSS MODE EFFECT EJECT Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK B PLAY TRIM 0 -+ BALANCE REC LEVEL...
...: KX-W592 Display during dubbing DSS PRESET PROGRAM indicators (KX-W592 only) Lights during dubbing. ¤B‹ B C REC 15 10 8 6 4 2 0 2 4 6+ NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 1 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! PLAY ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE POWER MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C EJECT DUBBING A # B NORMAL HIGH DSS DSS MODE EFFECT EJECT Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK B PLAY TRIM 0 -+ BALANCE REC LEVEL...
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... depending on each require specific tape deck adjustments for optimum performance. * YAMAHA does not recommend the use a cassette tape protected in this way for Auto Tape Selector operation. TYPE II TYPE IV Detector slots Detector slots 16 STORING CASSETTES After putting a cassette tape back into its case, store it should be used . CASSETTE TAPES CASSETTE TAPES There are provided with your amplifier/receiver during playback. These four...
... depending on each require specific tape deck adjustments for optimum performance. * YAMAHA does not recommend the use a cassette tape protected in this way for Auto Tape Selector operation. TYPE II TYPE IV Detector slots Detector slots 16 STORING CASSETTES After putting a cassette tape back into its case, store it should be used . CASSETTE TAPES CASSETTE TAPES There are provided with your amplifier/receiver during playback. These four...
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.... This can operate this time you should use a commercially available cassette tape-type head demagnetizer. ÷ When cleaning the tape path or demagnetizing the heads, be sure to the instruction manual supplied with a commercially available cleaning cassette and fluid type cleaner. OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER With the optional remote control transmitter RS-KX1, you can lead to cause poor high frequency reproduction...
.... This can operate this time you should use a commercially available cassette tape-type head demagnetizer. ÷ When cleaning the tape path or demagnetizing the heads, be sure to the instruction manual supplied with a commercially available cleaning cassette and fluid type cleaner. OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER With the optional remote control transmitter RS-KX1, you can lead to cause poor high frequency reproduction...
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...; 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 better tape. ÷ Check input and output connections and reinsert properly. ÷ Move deck away from an incorrect distance or angle. ÷ The remote control sensor is also high. Replace with another tape and test...
...; 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 better tape. ÷ Check input and output connections and reinsert properly. ÷ Move deck away from an incorrect distance or angle. ÷ The remote control sensor is also high. Replace with another tape and test...
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... k-ohms (KX-W492/KX-W392) Output Level Line 570 mV/1.8 k-ohms (KX-W592) 570 mV/1.4 k-ohms (KX-W492/KX-W392) Phones 0.08 mV/8 ohms (KX-W592) 0.25 mV/8 ohms (KX-W492/KX-W392) Channel Separation (1 kHz more than 40 dB Crosstalk (125 Hz more than 55 dB GENERAL Power Supply U.S.A. SVENSKA ITALIANO ESPAÑOL DUTCH 19 and Canada model 120 V, 60 Hz Europe model and U.K. ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH SPECIFICATIONS Type Auto...
... k-ohms (KX-W492/KX-W392) Output Level Line 570 mV/1.8 k-ohms (KX-W592) 570 mV/1.4 k-ohms (KX-W492/KX-W392) Phones 0.08 mV/8 ohms (KX-W592) 0.25 mV/8 ohms (KX-W492/KX-W392) Channel Separation (1 kHz more than 40 dB Crosstalk (125 Hz more than 55 dB GENERAL Power Supply U.S.A. SVENSKA ITALIANO ESPAÑOL DUTCH 19 and Canada model 120 V, 60 Hz Europe model and U.K. ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH SPECIFICATIONS Type Auto...