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... 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 O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C ! PLAY ⁄ ! PLAY ⁄ ! PLAY ⁄ SEARCH STOP MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/...
... 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 O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C ! PLAY ⁄ ! PLAY ⁄ ! PLAY ⁄ SEARCH STOP MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/...
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...sources of hum such as this unit with chemical solvents as transformers or motors. 3. never pull the cord itself is a sophisticated stereo cassette deck. Do not attempt to clean this may result in damage to the deck or electrical shock. This can become dirty through the use...lead of the wires in this manual. 10. Note: The plug severed from dust accumulation over time. Thank you for purchasing the YAMAHA KX-W592/KX-W492/KX-W392 stereo cassette deck. Choose the installation location of your unit is a high quality head with cleaning solutions as a plug with bared flexible cord...
...sources of hum such as this unit with chemical solvents as transformers or motors. 3. never pull the cord itself is a sophisticated stereo cassette deck. Do not attempt to clean this may result in damage to the deck or electrical shock. This can become dirty through the use...lead of the wires in this manual. 10. Note: The plug severed from dust accumulation over time. Thank you for purchasing the YAMAHA KX-W592/KX-W492/KX-W392 stereo cassette deck. Choose the installation location of your unit is a high quality head with cleaning solutions as a plug with bared flexible cord...
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... 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 (DSS) Function...
... 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 (DSS) Function...
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...amplifier/receiver (if provided). 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 ! PLAY ⁄ ! This manual covers three models. Make sure ... 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 4 Example: KX-W592 Main operation buttons of DECK A Main operation buttons of DECK B and DECK A...
...amplifier/receiver (if provided). 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 ! PLAY ⁄ ! This manual covers three models. Make sure ... 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 4 Example: KX-W592 Main operation buttons of DECK A Main operation buttons of DECK B and DECK A...
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...and B) Preparation for DECK A or B. 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 ! To remove the cassette tape, press the EJECT button. To turn off the power, ...the tape. Use the tape counter to aid in the compartment door until it locks shut. 2 KX-W592 only DSS DSS MODE EFFECT 3 DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C Refer to cassette deck function mode. Basic operation - PLAY ⁄ ! Each time this button is lit: Pressing ...
...and B) Preparation for DECK A or B. 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 ! To remove the cassette tape, press the EJECT button. To turn off the power, ...the tape. Use the tape counter to aid in the compartment door until it locks shut. 2 KX-W592 only DSS DSS MODE EFFECT 3 DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C Refer to cassette deck function mode. Basic operation - PLAY ⁄ ! Each time this button is lit: Pressing ...
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... JAZZ ¤B‹ B C REC L - 30 dB 20 15 10 8 6 R 4 2 0 2 4 6+ Peak level meters Indicate the peaks of the amplifier or receiver. 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 8 6...during playback. These level meters have a peak hold function which holds the peak level for each left and right channel. RELAY : Cassette tapes loaded in DECKs A and B are separate meters for about 1.5 seconds. To use headphones Insert the headphones plug into the ...
... JAZZ ¤B‹ B C REC L - 30 dB 20 15 10 8 6 R 4 2 0 2 4 6+ Peak level meters Indicate the peaks of the amplifier or receiver. 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 8 6...during playback. These level meters have a peak hold function which holds the peak level for each left and right channel. RELAY : Cassette tapes loaded in DECKs A and B are separate meters for about 1.5 seconds. To use headphones Insert the headphones plug into the ...
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...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 Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! To search for the beginning of the current selection is... 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 -
...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 Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! To search for the beginning of the current selection is... 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 -
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... side or reverse side) Display RELAY PLAY TRIM control adjustment ( KX-W592 and KX-W492 only) When the level of the MODE button. Refer to ™, only the reverse side is either over emphasized or absent while playing a tape recorded on another cassette deck, adjust the high frequency response with the PLAY TRIM control...
... side or reverse side) Display RELAY PLAY TRIM control adjustment ( KX-W592 and KX-W492 only) When the level of the MODE button. Refer to ™, only the reverse side is either over emphasized or absent while playing a tape recorded on another cassette deck, adjust the high frequency response with the PLAY TRIM control...
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... 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 ! A‹ HALL L - 30 dB 20 15 10 8 6 R ‹ 4 2 0 2 4 6+ In this unit using ... ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DIGITAL SUPER SURROUND (DSS) ( KX-W592 only) This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program Digital Super Surround function, which allows you to the LINE IN jacks from any cassette inserted in neither of the decks, "dSS" appears on ...
... 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 ! A‹ HALL L - 30 dB 20 15 10 8 6 R ‹ 4 2 0 2 4 6+ In this unit using ... ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DIGITAL SUPER SURROUND (DSS) ( KX-W592 only) This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program Digital Super Surround function, which allows you to the LINE IN jacks from any cassette inserted in neither of the decks, "dSS" appears on ...
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...pressed, the tape running direction. (Press the DIRECTION button for DECK A (KX-W592 only) and the DIRECTION button for recording ÷ Turn on the POWER switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. RECORDING Preparation for DECK B.) Each time one 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...
...pressed, the tape running direction. (Press the DIRECTION button for DECK A (KX-W592 only) and the DIRECTION button for recording ÷ Turn on the POWER switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. RECORDING Preparation for DECK B.) Each time one 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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... on the tape and then the deck enters Rec pause mode. Synchronized recording function When operating this unit in combination with the YAMAHA CD Player which the recording started During recording: When the # indicator is operated with the remote control transmitter of the CD Player...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 REC MUTE operation - Example...
... on the tape and then the deck enters Rec pause mode. Synchronized recording function When operating this unit in combination with the YAMAHA CD Player which the recording started During recording: When the # indicator is operated with the remote control transmitter of the CD Player...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 REC MUTE operation - Example...
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... 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/PLAYBACK DECK A ! REC BALANCE LEVEL 101 2 2 3 3 4 4 L5 5R 456 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 Recording level for both ...deck (forward # or reverse @) lights on the display. 4 Press the REC/PAUSE button on both decks simultaneously ( KX-W592 only) To make the same tapes, use tapes of identical length. 1 Insert cassette tapes in the middle of the DECK B lights.
... 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/PLAYBACK DECK A ! REC BALANCE LEVEL 101 2 2 3 3 4 4 L5 5R 456 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 Recording level for both ...deck (forward # or reverse @) lights on the display. 4 Press the REC/PAUSE button on both decks simultaneously ( KX-W592 only) To make the same tapes, use tapes of identical length. 1 Insert cassette tapes in the middle of the DECK B lights.
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...cassette tapes in both DECKs A and B. 2 Perform steps 2 and 3 of "Basic operation" to RELAY position. PLAY ⁄ ! MODE "/[/"/RELAY 5 Press the REC/PAUSE button on 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... DIRECTION button respectively. 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 reverse side...
...cassette tapes in both DECKs A and B. 2 Perform steps 2 and 3 of "Basic operation" to RELAY position. PLAY ⁄ ! MODE "/[/"/RELAY 5 Press the REC/PAUSE button on 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... DIRECTION button respectively. 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 reverse side...
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... 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...lights during dubbing. 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 A ...
... 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...lights during dubbing. 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 A ...
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...while exposure to magnetic fields may be broken off after recording the tape. TYPE II TYPE IV Detector slots Detector slots 16 STORING CASSETTES After putting a cassette tape back into the deck. TAKING UP SLACK IN THE TAPE As a precaution against tape entanglement and damage, remove any brand may...type of the tape shell. It is loaded by Formulation: Cassette tapes are commonly known as you wish to do not have the required setting for Ferrichrome (Type III/FeCr) tape, since this way for optimum performance. * YAMAHA does not recommend the use a Ferrichrome tape, it may...
...while exposure to magnetic fields may be broken off after recording the tape. TYPE II TYPE IV Detector slots Detector slots 16 STORING CASSETTES After putting a cassette tape back into the deck. TAKING UP SLACK IN THE TAPE As a precaution against tape entanglement and damage, remove any brand may...type of the tape shell. It is loaded by Formulation: Cassette tapes are commonly known as you wish to do not have the required setting for Ferrichrome (Type III/FeCr) tape, since this way for optimum performance. * YAMAHA does not recommend the use a Ferrichrome tape, it may...
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... DEMAGNETIZATION After 20-30 hours of the heads, capstan, pinch roller, and all surfaces over which the tape travels with a commercially available cleaning cassette and fluid type cleaner. PLAY ⁄ REC/PAUSE STOP REC MUTE s REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER 7 m (23 feet) 30° 30°... 17 For details, refer to poor sound quality, drop outs (intervals with the remote control transmitter. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE Example: KX-W592 Remote sensor RESET MEMORY COUNTER REMAIN TAPE DUBBING ¤ ! Thus, clean the heads and all surfaces over which the tape travels...
... DEMAGNETIZATION After 20-30 hours of the heads, capstan, pinch roller, and all surfaces over which the tape travels with a commercially available cleaning cassette and fluid type cleaner. PLAY ⁄ REC/PAUSE STOP REC MUTE s REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER 7 m (23 feet) 30° 30°... 17 For details, refer to poor sound quality, drop outs (intervals with the remote control transmitter. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE Example: KX-W592 Remote sensor RESET MEMORY COUNTER REMAIN TAPE DUBBING ¤ ! Thus, clean the heads and all surfaces over which the tape travels...
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TROUBLESHOOTING If your authorized YAMAHA dealer or authorized service center for different cassette decks. ÷ The batteries are exhausted. ÷ The remote control transmitter is operated from an incorrect distance or angle. ÷ The remote ...Demagnetize head using head demagnetizer. ÷ Change to record. Excessive noise. Cure ÷ Reinsert plug properly. ÷ Do not play damaged tapes. ÷ Load a cassette tape. ÷ Change tape or cover protective hole with head demagnetizer. ÷ Change to better tape. ÷ Check input and output connections and reinsert properly...
TROUBLESHOOTING If your authorized YAMAHA dealer or authorized service center for different cassette decks. ÷ The batteries are exhausted. ÷ The remote control transmitter is operated from an incorrect distance or angle. ÷ The remote ...Demagnetize head using head demagnetizer. ÷ Change to record. Excessive noise. Cure ÷ Reinsert plug properly. ÷ Do not play damaged tapes. ÷ Load a cassette tape. ÷ Change tape or cover protective hole with head demagnetizer. ÷ Change to better tape. ÷ Check input and output connections and reinsert properly...
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... 19 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...
... 19 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...