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... 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-W392 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION PLAYBACK DECK A POWER MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C ! KX-W592 KX-W492 KX-W392 NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! PLAY ⁄ ! PLAY ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP...
... 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-W392 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION PLAYBACK DECK A POWER MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C ! KX-W592 KX-W492 KX-W392 NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! PLAY ⁄ ! PLAY ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP...
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... which is marked with chemical solvents as explained later in direct sunlight or close to read this manual. 10. Special Instructions for purchasing the YAMAHA KX-W592/KX-W492/KX-W392 stereo cassette deck. The wire which is colored BROWN must be connected to the terminals which is marked with outstanding reproduction characteristics, it in this manual...
... which is marked with chemical solvents as explained later in direct sunlight or close to read this manual. 10. Special Instructions for purchasing the YAMAHA KX-W592/KX-W492/KX-W392 stereo cassette deck. The wire which is colored BROWN must be connected to the terminals which is marked with outstanding reproduction characteristics, it in this manual...
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...) ÷ High Quality Hard Permalloy Recording/Playback Head in Deck B and Playback Head in Deck A (KX-W492 and KX-W392 only) ÷ Secure Holding Damper Cassette Stabilizer allows you to reduce unwanted vibration and modulation noise (KX-W592 only) ÷ Dolby HX Pro Dynamic Bias Servo (KX-W592 and KX-W492 only) ÷ Dolby B/C Noise Reduction ÷ Digital Super Surround...
...) ÷ High Quality Hard Permalloy Recording/Playback Head in Deck B and Playback Head in Deck A (KX-W492 and KX-W392 only) ÷ Secure Holding Damper Cassette Stabilizer allows you to reduce unwanted vibration and modulation noise (KX-W592 only) ÷ Dolby HX Pro Dynamic Bias Servo (KX-W592 and KX-W492 only) ÷ Dolby B/C Noise Reduction ÷ Digital Super Surround...
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... in the example illustrations. Since the locations of the buttons of DECK B NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! This manual covers three models. Example: KX-W592 Main operation buttons of DECK A Main operation buttons of DECK B and DECK A are the same, you can easily find the desired button even...
... in the example illustrations. Since the locations of the buttons of DECK B NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! This manual covers three models. Example: KX-W592 Main operation buttons of DECK A Main operation buttons of DECK B and DECK A are the same, you can easily find the desired button even...
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...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 ! 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...on the POWER switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. The cassette compartment door opens. ITALIANO ESPAÑOL DUTCH 5 Basic operation - ...
...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 ! 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...on the POWER switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. The cassette compartment door opens. ITALIANO ESPAÑOL DUTCH 5 Basic operation - ...
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... : Both sides of the tape are played back sequentially. (See "RELAY PLAYBACK" on page 8.) Display during recording and playback over a -30 dB to +6 dB range. KX-W492/ KX-W392 Displayed indicators represent the same functions as shown above. ¤A‹ RELAY ¤ B ‹ DUB NORM HIGH B C REC L - 30 dB 20 15 10...DOLBY NR selector according to the system used for private listening. 6 Note Never press the EJECT button during playback. RELAY : Cassette tapes loaded in DECKs A and B are repeatedly played back (up to 8 times). OFF: For a tape recorded with DOLBY NR OFF. There ...
... : Both sides of the tape are played back sequentially. (See "RELAY PLAYBACK" on page 8.) Display during recording and playback over a -30 dB to +6 dB range. KX-W492/ KX-W392 Displayed indicators represent the same functions as shown above. ¤A‹ RELAY ¤ B ‹ DUB NORM HIGH B C REC L - 30 dB 20 15 10...DOLBY NR selector according to the system used for private listening. 6 Note Never press the EJECT button during playback. RELAY : Cassette tapes loaded in DECKs A and B are repeatedly played back (up to 8 times). OFF: For a tape recorded with DOLBY NR OFF. There ...
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...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 SELECTION SEARCH - MUTE/SEARCH Press simultaneously...beginning of the current selection When the # tape running indicator is being played. ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH Example: KX-W592 MUTE/SEARCH RESET ! ⁄ NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION...
...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 SELECTION SEARCH - MUTE/SEARCH Press simultaneously...beginning of the current selection When the # tape running indicator is being played. ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH Example: KX-W592 MUTE/SEARCH RESET ! ⁄ NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION...
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... NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! To play DECK A and DECK B sequentially Load the cassette tapes into DECKs A and B, start playback from DECK A. Refer to ™, only the reverse side is too soft. 8 The playback patterns ... side) ÷ When the tape running direction 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...
... NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! To play DECK A and DECK B sequentially Load the cassette tapes into DECKs A and B, start playback from DECK A. Refer to ™, only the reverse side is too soft. 8 The playback patterns ... side) ÷ When the tape running direction 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...
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...; RELAY REC DUB NORM HIGH HALL DISCO CHURCH JAZZ ¤B‹ B C REC L - 30 dB 20 15 10 8 6 R 4 2 0 2 4 6+ NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! DSS monitor function When the DSS button is output to the LINE OUT jacks. • On the amplifier, select the source...
...; RELAY REC DUB NORM HIGH HALL DISCO CHURCH JAZZ ¤B‹ B C REC L - 30 dB 20 15 10 8 6 R 4 2 0 2 4 6+ NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! DSS monitor function When the DSS button is output to the LINE OUT jacks. • On the amplifier, select the source...
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... 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 ! Select the tape running direction of these button is called the reverse side.) To close the compartment, push in the compartment door until it locks shut. 2 KX-W592 only DSS DSS MODE EFFECT Refer to...
... 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 ! Select the tape running direction of these button is called the reverse side.) To close the compartment, push in the compartment door until it locks shut. 2 KX-W592 only DSS DSS MODE EFFECT Refer to...
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...the PLAY button at which the recording started During recording: When the # indicator is operated with the YAMAHA CD Player which has SYNCHRO button on the tape and then the deck enters Rec pause mode. To resume recording, press the PLAY button. When the @ indicator is ... tape counter to "0000" and then press the PLAY button later, Rec Return rewinds to the "0000" point. Example: KX-W592 MUTE/SEARCH NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 !⁄ DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! REC RETURN operation - PLAY ⁄ !
...the PLAY button at which the recording started During recording: When the # indicator is operated with the YAMAHA CD Player which has SYNCHRO button on the tape and then the deck enters Rec pause mode. To resume recording, press the PLAY button. When the @ indicator is ... tape counter to "0000" and then press the PLAY button later, Rec Return rewinds to the "0000" point. Example: KX-W592 MUTE/SEARCH NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 !⁄ DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! REC RETURN operation - PLAY ⁄ !
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... 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 DUAL RECORDING - ITALIANO ESPAÑOL DUTCH 13 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...
... 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 DUAL RECORDING - ITALIANO ESPAÑOL DUTCH 13 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...
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... \ reverse side) Be sure to always 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 adjust the DSS and DOLBY NR settings. DOLBY HX PRO DYNAMIC BIAS SERVO SYSTEM (KX-W592 and KX-W492 only) This unit incorporates the Dolby HX Pro system which automatically controls...
... \ reverse side) Be sure to always 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 adjust the DSS and DOLBY NR settings. DOLBY HX PRO DYNAMIC BIAS SERVO SYSTEM (KX-W592 and KX-W492 only) This unit incorporates the Dolby HX Pro system which automatically controls...
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...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 ...DECK A to or RELAY position results in DECK A. Example: 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...
...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 ...DECK A to or RELAY position results in DECK A. Example: 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...
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... There are many different types of tape is a small tab covering the hole on each require specific tape deck adjustments for optimum performance. * YAMAHA does not recommend the use a cassette tape protected in an unnatural high frequency emphasis. The Auto Tape Selector determines which will result in this tab covering the hole, it...
... There are many different types of tape is a small tab covering the hole on each require specific tape deck adjustments for optimum performance. * YAMAHA does not recommend the use a cassette tape protected in an unnatural high frequency emphasis. The Auto Tape Selector determines which will result in this tab covering the hole, it...
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At this unit at your deck is dependent upon periodic cleaning of the heads, capstan, pinch roller, and all surfaces over which the tape travels with the remote control transmitter. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE Example: KX-W592 Remote sensor RESET MEMORY COUNTER REMAIN... B MONITOR ! DECK B Capstan Pinch roller Heads Capstan Pinch roller DEMAGNETIZATION After 20-30 hours of use, enough residual magnetism will cause an accumulation of the concerning materials such as cleaning fluid or head demagnetizer. Normal use a commercially available cassette tape-type head ...
At this unit at your deck is dependent upon periodic cleaning of the heads, capstan, pinch roller, and all surfaces over which the tape travels with the remote control transmitter. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE Example: KX-W592 Remote sensor RESET MEMORY COUNTER REMAIN... B MONITOR ! DECK B Capstan Pinch roller Heads Capstan Pinch roller DEMAGNETIZATION After 20-30 hours of use, enough residual magnetism will cause an accumulation of the concerning materials such as cleaning fluid or head demagnetizer. Normal use a commercially available cassette tape-type head ...
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Recorded sound is heard. Excessive noise. TROUBLESHOOTING If your authorized YAMAHA dealer or authorized service center for different cassette decks. ÷ The batteries are broken off . ÷ Blank section is set to record. It lists common operating errors and simple ... deflections are inaudible. The remote control transmitter cannot be corrected, or the symptom is not listed, disconnect the deck's power cord and contact your cassette deck fails to correct the problem. Cause ÷ Power plug is not properly plugged in the middle of the sound). Replace with ...
Recorded sound is heard. Excessive noise. TROUBLESHOOTING If your authorized YAMAHA dealer or authorized service center for different cassette decks. ÷ The batteries are broken off . ÷ Blank section is set to record. It lists common operating errors and simple ... deflections are inaudible. The remote control transmitter cannot be corrected, or the symptom is not listed, disconnect the deck's power cord and contact your cassette deck fails to correct the problem. Cause ÷ Power plug is not properly plugged in the middle of the sound). Replace with ...
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... Power Supply U.S.A. ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH SPECIFICATIONS Type Auto reverse 4-track, 2-channel recording and playback stereo double cassette deck Motors DC servo motor x 2 (main) Heads KX-W592 Recording/playback: Hard Permalloy x 2 Erase: Double-gap Ferrite x 2 KX-W492/KX-W392 Recording/playback: Hard Permalloy x 1 Erase: Double-gap Ferrite x 1 Playback: Hard Permalloy x 1 Rapid Transport 100 sec. (C-60...
... Power Supply U.S.A. ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH SPECIFICATIONS Type Auto reverse 4-track, 2-channel recording and playback stereo double cassette deck Motors DC servo motor x 2 (main) Heads KX-W592 Recording/playback: Hard Permalloy x 2 Erase: Double-gap Ferrite x 2 KX-W492/KX-W392 Recording/playback: Hard Permalloy x 1 Erase: Double-gap Ferrite x 1 Playback: Hard Permalloy x 1 Rapid Transport 100 sec. (C-60...