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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

Please check the copyright laws in your country to
record from records, compact discs, radio, etc.
Recording of copyright material may infringe copyright
laws.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the
instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC
requirements.  Modifications not expressly approved
by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the
FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to

accessories and/or another product use only high
quality shielded cables.  Cables supplied with this
product MUST be used.  Follow all installation
instructions.  Failure to follow instructions could void
your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to

comply with the requirements listed in FCC
Regulations, Part 15 for Class "A" digital devices.
Compliance with these requirements provides a
reasonable level of assurance that your use of this
product, in a commercial environment, will not result in
harmful interference with other electronic devices.
However, operation of this product in a residential area
is likely to cause interference in some form.  In this
case you, the user, bear the responsibility of correcting
this condition.

This product generates/uses radio frequencies and, if
not installed and used according to the instructions
found in the users manual, may cause interference
harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.
Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee
that interference will not occur in all installations.  If this
product is found to be the source of interference,
which can be determined by turning the product "OFF"
and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem using one
of the following measures:

Relocate either the product generating the interference
of the device that is being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch
(circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient
the antenna.  If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon
lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce
satisfactory results, please contact your local retailer
that is authorized to distribute this type of product.  If
you cannot locate the appropriate retailer, please
contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6600
Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's
Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of
your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
One that lets the sound come through loud
and clear without annoying blaring or
distortion – and, most importantly, without
affecting your sensitive hearing.  Since
hearing damage from loud sounds is often
undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and
the Electronic Industries Association's
Consumer Electronics Group recommend
you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive
volume levels.

We
Want You

LISTENING

For A Lifetime

1.

This unit is a sophisticated stereo cassette deck. To
ensure proper operation for the best possible
performance, please read this manual carefully.

2.

Choose the installation location of your unit carefully.
Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to source of
heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibration and
excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture. Keep it away
from sources of hum such as transformers or motors.

3.

Do not open the cabinet as this may result in damage
to the deck or electrical shock. If a foreign object
should get into the deck, contact your local dealer.

4.

Do not apply excessive force when operating switches
and knobs.

5.

When moving the deck, be sure to first pull out the
power plug and remove all cords connecting the deck
to other equipment.

6.

Do not attempt to clean this unit with chemical
solvents as this may damage the finish. Use a clean,
dry cloth.

7.

Never allow metallic items (e.g. screwdrivers, tools,
etc.) to come near the record/playback head
assembly. Doing so may not only scratch or damage
the head’s mirror-smooth finish, it may also change
the magnetic characteristics of the heads, causing a
deterioration in reproduction quality.

8.

Although the record/playback head used in this unit is
a high quality head with outstanding reproduction
characteristics, it can become dirty through the use of
old tapes or from dust accumulation over time.
This can have a serious effect on reproduction quality.
Clean the heads regularly with one of the commonly
available head cleaners or with cleaning solutions as
explained later in this manual.

9.

Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section of this
manual for advice on common operating errors before
concluding that your unit is faulty.

10.

Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet if the unit is
not to be used for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug.
Never pull the cord itself.

11.

Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

12.

Voltage Selector (General model only)
The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit
must be set for your local mains voltage BEFORE
plugging in the AC mains supply.

Summary of Contents for KX 380

Page 1: ...the serial number of your unit in the space below Model Serial No The serial number is located on the rear of the unit Retain this Owner s Manual in a safe place for future reference Í Natural Sound Stereo Cassette Deck s KX 580 KX 480 KX 380 ...

Page 2: ... its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surfaces that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings 9 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators stoves or other appliances that prod...

Page 3: ...ion of America or its subsidiaries We Want You Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing Since hearing damage...

Page 4: ...ear panel of your amplifier receiver if provided FEATURES 4 CONNECTIONS 4 PLAYBACK 5 SELECTION SEARCH 7 INTRO SCAN 7 MEMORY STOP operation 8 REPEAT PLAYBACK KX 580 and KX 480 only 8 RECORDING 9 REC MUTE operation 12 0 STOP operation 12 REC RETURN operation 12 TIMER RECORDING PLAYBACK KX 580 and KX 480 only 13 Timer recording 13 Timer playback 13 CASSETTE TAPES 14 OPENING AND CLOSING THE SUB PANEL ...

Page 5: ...t push in the compartment door until it locks shut 1 2 REC PAUSE 3 STOP MPX FILTER indicator When a tape is loaded the corresponding tape type indicator lights POWER ON ŸB ŸC indicators PHONES LEVEL PHONES PLAY TRIM KX 580 KX 480 KX 380 KX 480 KX 380 KX 580 PHONES LEVEL 1 3 STOP MPX FILTER indicator ŸB ŸC and ŸS KX 580 only indicators When a tape is loaded the corresponding tape type indicator lig...

Page 6: ...layback Press the STOP button To fast forward the tape Press the button To fast rewind the tape Press the button To adjust the volume level Use the volume control of the amplifier or receiver To use headphones for private listening Insert the headphones plug into the PHONES jack To adjust the headphones level Use the PHONES LEVEL control DOLBY NR button setting in step 2 DOLBY NR OFF ŸB ŸC MPX but...

Page 7: ...neously INTRO SCAN To play back the beginning of each selection automatically To play back each selection in the reverse direction The INTRO indicator lights during reverse intro scan 3 To play back each selection in the forward direction The INTRO indicator lights during forward intro scan To resume normal playback when the desired selection is found PLAY 5 Notes on Selection search and Intro sca...

Page 8: ...ress the REPEAT OFF 0 M FULL button so that the REPEAT FULL indicator lights 3 REPEAT OFF 0 M FULL Note The length between the start and end points of the 0 M repeat section should be more than 4 counts To cancel repeat playback To cancel the 0 M repeat or Full repeat press the REPEAT OFF 0 M FULL button so that both REPEAT 0 M and REPEAT FULL indicators go off Each time this button is pressed rep...

Page 9: ... only 2 REC indicator Tape counter MPX FILTER indicator PEAK level meters ŸB ŸC ŸS KX 580 only indicators EJECT REC PAUSE DOLBY NR DOLBY NR PLAY To stop recording Press the STOP button To stop recording temporarily Press the REC PAUSE button To resume recording press the PLAY button Tape counter and COUNTER RESET button Before starting recording press the RESET button to set the counter reading to...

Page 10: ... seconds 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 center position before pressing the AUTO TAPE TUNING button When the Auto Tape Tuning is completed the TAPE TUNING indicator lights After completion of Auto Tape Tuning the tape automatically rewinds to the point where the Auto Tape Tuning began and the REC PA...

Page 11: ...ding needs further bias adjustment to compensate for absent or distorted high frequencies adjust this control to your liking Output Level dB 10 0 10 20 30 40 1 2 3 Frequency Hz 1 Insufficient bias High frequencies are distorted 2 Optimum bias 3 Excessive bias High frequencies are absent When high frequencies are distorted increase the recording bias by turning the BIAS ADJUST control clockwise Whe...

Page 12: ...TE SEARCH KX 580 only Tape counter Tape counter REC MUTE operation Inserting a blank space during recording A 4 second blank interval is automatically recorded on the tape and then the deck enters Rec Pause mode If a blank interval longer than 4 seconds is desired keep pressing the button as long as you want When the MUTE SEARCH button is released the deck enters Rec Pause mode after making a 4 se...

Page 13: ...t time the timer will turn power on to the amplifier receiver and cassette deck and begin playback It will shut power off at the preset time as well ending playback Note Whenever the timer recording playback is not intended make sure to set the TIMER switch to OFF position to prevent the unnecessary recording playback If the TIMER switch is set to REC position and the power is supplied plugging in...

Page 14: ...ack at the Normal Type I NORM settings which will result in an unnatural high frequency emphasis This effect may be compensated for somewhat by adjusting the BIAS ADJUST to the plus direction during recording or by using the PLAY TRIM tone control and or the tone controls of your amplifier receiver during playback PROTECTING YOUR RECORDINGS All cassette tapes are provided with erasure protection h...

Page 15: ... will cause an accumulation of dirt and dust on the heads capstans and pinch rollers This can lead to poor sound quality drop outs intervals with no sound unsteady tape speed loss of high frequency response etc Thus clean the heads and all surfaces over which the tape travels with a commercially available cleaning cassette and fluid type cleaner DEMAGNETIZATION After 20 30 hours of use enough resi...

Page 16: ...tape Blank sections must be at least 4 seconds long No remedy No remedy Play back in appropriate Dolby NR position Fault Tape doesn t move in recording or playback REC PAUSE button fails to function Sounds become faint and sometimes inaudible Recorded sound is distorted Tape is playing back but no sound is heard Excessive noise Excessive wow wavering of the sound Tape stops in the middle of record...

Page 17: ...alloy Erase double gap Ferrite head Rapid Transport KX 580 480 90 sec C 60 KX 380 100 sec C 60 Wow and Flutter KX 580 480 WRMS 0 05 W Peak 0 08 KX 380 WRMS 0 07 W Peak 0 12 Signal to Noise Ratio KX 580 480 Dolby NR off 60 dB Dolby B NR on 68 dB Dolby C NR on 76 dB Dolby S NR on KX 580 only 80 dB KX 380 Dolby NR off 58 dB Dolby B NR on 66 dB Dolby C NR on 74 dB Frequency Response KX 580 480 Normal ...

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