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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 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 ⁄ ! KX-W592 KX-W492 KX-W392 NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A !
... 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 O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C ! PLAY ⁄ ! KX-W592 KX-W492 KX-W392 NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A !
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... voltage selector on common operating errors before concluding that neither core is marked with bared flexible cord is a sophisticated stereo cassette deck. CAUTION The apparatus is not disconnected from sources of the heads, causing a deterioration in the mains lead of this ... time. Recording of old tapes or from records, compact discs, radio, etc. Special Instructions for purchasing the YAMAHA KX-W592/KX-W492/KX-W392 stereo cassette deck. Choose the installation location of your local dealer. 4. screwdrivers, tools, etc.) to the instructions described below. Never allow...
... voltage selector on common operating errors before concluding that neither core is marked with bared flexible cord is a sophisticated stereo cassette deck. CAUTION The apparatus is not disconnected from sources of the heads, causing a deterioration in the mains lead of this ... time. Recording of old tapes or from records, compact discs, radio, etc. Special Instructions for purchasing the YAMAHA KX-W592/KX-W492/KX-W392 stereo cassette deck. Choose the installation location of your local dealer. 4. screwdrivers, tools, etc.) to the instructions described below. Never allow...
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... Recording/Playback Head in Both Decks (KX-W592 only) ÷ 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...
... Recording/Playback Head in Both Decks (KX-W592 only) ÷ 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...
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... main operation buttons of the front panel are the same, you can easily find the desired button even when operating DECK A. 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 ! In most cases, however, only model KX-W592 is shown in the example illustrations.
... main operation buttons of the front panel are the same, you can easily find the desired button even when operating DECK A. 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 ! In most cases, however, only model KX-W592 is shown in the example illustrations.
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... DSS DSS MODE EFFECT 3 DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C Refer to the following description. 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 set the counter reading to the following description. 4 MODE "/[/"/RELAY Refer to "0000" Press the RESET button. To remove...
... DSS DSS MODE EFFECT 3 DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C Refer to the following description. 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 set the counter reading to the following description. 4 MODE "/[/"/RELAY Refer to "0000" Press the RESET button. To remove...
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Tape counter Tape running direction indicator (DECK A) Tape running direction indicator (DECK B) DSS PRESET PROGRAM indicators Tape counter KX-W592 ¤A‹ 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 ...separate meters for about 1.5 seconds. B: For a tape recorded with DOLBY C NR. C: For a tape recorded with DOLBY B NR. RELAY : Cassette tapes loaded in DECKs A and B are repeatedly played back (up to +6 dB range. These level meters have a peak hold function which holds the peak level for ...
Tape counter Tape running direction indicator (DECK A) Tape running direction indicator (DECK B) DSS PRESET PROGRAM indicators Tape counter KX-W592 ¤A‹ 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 ...separate meters for about 1.5 seconds. B: For a tape recorded with DOLBY C NR. C: For a tape recorded with DOLBY B NR. RELAY : Cassette tapes loaded in DECKs A and B are repeatedly played back (up to +6 dB range. These level meters have a peak hold function which holds the peak level for ...
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.../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...# tape running indicator is lit: ! 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 ! MUTE/SEARCH When the @ tape running indicator is lit: ⁄...
.../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...# tape running indicator is lit: ! 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 ! MUTE/SEARCH When the @ tape running indicator is lit: ⁄...
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... side) ÷ When the tape running direction is set to the following. Example: KX-W592 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. PLAY ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE POWER MODE...
... side) ÷ When the tape running direction is set to the following. Example: KX-W592 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. PLAY ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE POWER MODE...
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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 ! JAZZ : A very rich presence is not distorted. CHURCH: Long echo time reproduces rich reverberation in the listening room. A‹ HALL L - 30 dB...
...; 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 ! JAZZ : A very rich presence is not distorted. CHURCH: Long echo time reproduces rich reverberation in the listening room. A‹ HALL L - 30 dB...
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... to the following description. PLAY ⁄ ! Select the tape running direction. (Press the DIRECTION button for DECK A (KX-W592 only) 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 ! Basic operation -
... to the following description. PLAY ⁄ ! Select the tape running direction. (Press the DIRECTION button for DECK A (KX-W592 only) 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 ! Basic operation -
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.../SEARCH NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 !⁄ DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! PLAY ⁄ ! Rec Return functions according to the manual of the CD Player.) 12 If a blank interval longer than 4 seconds ... pressed. For example, if you press the PLAY button during recording During recording: MUTE/SEARCH A 4-second blank interval is operated with the YAMAHA CD Player which the recording started During recording: When the # indicator is lit: ! This function is automatically recorded on its remote control ...
.../SEARCH NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 !⁄ DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! PLAY ⁄ ! Rec Return functions according to the manual of the CD Player.) 12 If a blank interval longer than 4 seconds ... pressed. For example, if you press the PLAY button during recording During recording: MUTE/SEARCH A 4-second blank interval is operated with the YAMAHA CD Player which the recording started During recording: When the # indicator is lit: ! This function is automatically recorded on its remote control ...
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.... 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 ! For dual recording, Set the MODE selector to be recorded and adjust the recording level and balance. REC BALANCE LEVEL 101 2 2 3 3 4 4 L5 5R 456 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 ...
.... 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 ! For dual recording, Set the MODE selector to be recorded and adjust the recording level and balance. REC BALANCE LEVEL 101 2 2 3 3 4 4 L5 5R 456 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 ...
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... on the display. 101 2 2 3 3 4 4 L5 5R 456 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 Recording level for both decks is recorded only on any other cassette deck. 14 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 ! PLAY ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE...
... on the display. 101 2 2 3 3 4 4 L5 5R 456 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 Recording level for both decks is recorded only on any other cassette deck. 14 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 ! PLAY ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE...
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... the sound of the tape loaded 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 A ! The compensated sound can make dubbing from DECK A to DECK B. Refer to PLAY TRIM control adjustment on...
... the sound of the tape loaded 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 A ! The compensated sound can make dubbing from DECK A to DECK B. Refer to PLAY TRIM control adjustment on...
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... the hole intended for somewhat by sensing detector slots in four basic types depending on each require specific tape deck adjustments for optimum performance. * YAMAHA does not recommend the use of 120 minute length cassettes since the extreme thinness of the tape makes them susceptible to mechanical and recording problems. PROTECTING YOUR RECORDINGS...
... the hole intended for somewhat by sensing detector slots in four basic types depending on each require specific tape deck adjustments for optimum performance. * YAMAHA does not recommend the use of 120 minute length cassettes since the extreme thinness of the tape makes them susceptible to mechanical and recording problems. PROTECTING YOUR RECORDINGS...
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...roller, and all surfaces over which the tape travels with a commercially available cleaning cassette and fluid type cleaner. INTRO SCAN SEARCH ‹ ⁄ DECK A/B DIR A DIR B MONITOR ! REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE Example: KX-W592 Remote sensor RESET MEMORY COUNTER REMAIN TAPE DUBBING ¤ ! Thus, clean ... RS-KX1, you should use will build up on the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers. Normal use a commercially available cassette tape-type head demagnetizer. ÷ When cleaning the tape path or demagnetizing the heads, be sure to the instruction manual ...
...roller, and all surfaces over which the tape travels with a commercially available cleaning cassette and fluid type cleaner. INTRO SCAN SEARCH ‹ ⁄ DECK A/B DIR A DIR B MONITOR ! REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE Example: KX-W592 Remote sensor RESET MEMORY COUNTER REMAIN TAPE DUBBING ¤ ! Thus, clean ... RS-KX1, you should use will build up on the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers. Normal use a commercially available cassette tape-type head demagnetizer. ÷ When cleaning the tape path or demagnetizing the heads, be sure to the instruction manual ...
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... is distorted. If it from less than when recorded. Recorded sound is not listed, disconnect the deck's power cord and contact your cassette deck fails to operate normally, check the following table. Search does not operate correctly. Tape is playing ...has low-level portions. ÷ Conversation, etc. Sounds become faint and sometimes inaudible. 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 electrical appliances (TV,...
... is distorted. If it from less than when recorded. Recorded sound is not listed, disconnect the deck's power cord and contact your cassette deck fails to operate normally, check the following table. Search does not operate correctly. Tape is playing ...has low-level portions. ÷ Conversation, etc. Sounds become faint and sometimes inaudible. 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 electrical appliances (TV,...
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... 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) Wow and...
... 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) Wow and...