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KX W582

KX W482

OWNER’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT

Please record 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.

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Natural Sound Stereo Cassette Deck

Summary of Contents for KX W482

Page 1: ...NER S MANUAL IMPORTANT Please record 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 ...

Page 2: ...E The appliance has been dropped or the cabinet damaged 16 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond those means described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 17 Grounding or Polarization The precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization of an appliance is not defeated Explanation of Gra...

Page 3: ... 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 FCC INFORMATION U S A 1 IMPORT...

Page 4: ...izer allows you to reduce unwanted vibration and modulation noise KX W582 only Dolby HX Pro Dynamic Bias Servo Dolby B C Noise Reduction Digital Super Surround DSS Function enables you to create an excellent audio sound field applicable also for recording KX W582 only Play Trim Control for improved playback compatibility with other decks Auto Tape Selector Dual Recording allows you to make the sam...

Page 5: ... the Red plug corresponds to the Right channel Make sure that the left and right channel connections are properly made and that the plugs are inserted firmly The LINE OUT PLAY jacks on the deck should be connected to the Tape PB Playback Input jacks on your amplifier receiver and the LINE IN REC jacks on the deck should be connected to the Rec Out Recording Output jacks on your amplifier receiver ...

Page 6: ...2 6 1 5 s DECK B DECK A 4 PHONES 2 7 RESET STOP s DECK B DECK A 6 1 1 5 4 PHONES 2 7 RESET STOP POWER ON POWER ON 3 1 1 EJECT Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side facing down The side facing you is called the forward side and the opposite side is called the reverse side To close the compartment push in the compartment door until it locks shut 2 DECK A B Press the DECK A B button to selec...

Page 7: ...9 30 A DUB NORM HIGH REC R dB L 20 15 10 8 6 4 2 0 2 4 6 HALL B REC DISCO CHURCH JAZZ CLUB SYNCHRO Tape running direction indicator DECK A Tape running direction indicator DECK B Tape counter Tape counter DSS PRESET PROGRAM indicators Peak level meters Indicate the peaks of the signal levels during recording and playback over a 30 dB to 6 dB range There are separate meters for each left and right ...

Page 8: ... located before the current selection Operate the following buttons when the beginning of the current selection is being played MUTE SEARCH MUTE SEARCH Press simultaneously Press simultaneously When the tape running indicator is lit When the tape running indicator is lit MUTE SEARCH MUTE SEARCH Press simultaneously Press simultaneously Notes The blank interval between selections must be at least 4...

Page 9: ...gh frequencies is too boosted or absent while playing a tape recorded on another cassette deck adjust the high frequency response with the PLAY TRIM control PLAY TRIM control adjustment s DECK B DECK A MODE PLAY TRIM When high frequencies are too loud attenuate the high frequencies PLAY TRIM 0 PLAY TRIM 0 1 High frequency sound is too loud 2 Flat 3 High frequency sound is too soft When high freque...

Page 10: ...osphere of a disco CHURCH Long echo time reproduces rich reverberation in a church Suitable for vocal music JAZZ CLUB A very rich presence is reproduced together with a three dimensional feeling where each musical instrument asserts itself in the front line Note To playback the tape recorded with this unit applying the DSS effect be sure to turn off the DSS function If the DSS is activated also fo...

Page 11: ...ide and the opposite side is called the reverse side To close the compartment push in the compartment door until it locks shut 7 8 9 5 Refer to the following description Refer to the following description 6 Select the tape running direction Press the DIRECTION A button for DECK A and the DIRECTION B button for DECK B Each time one of these button is pressed the tape running direction of the corres...

Page 12: ... recording the sources with Dolby B NR C For recording the sources with Dolby C NR Dolby noise reduction is an extremely effective method of reducing undesirable background hiss on tapes This unit incorporates both Dolby B NR and the newer Dolby C NR system Dolby C NR is approximately twice as effective as the earlier Dolby B NR To stop recording Press the STOP button To stop recording temporarily...

Page 13: ...press the PLAY button If a blank interval shorter than 4 seconds is desired press the PLAY button at the desired point during Rec mute mode Recording will be resumed from that point During recording MUTE SEARCH During Rec mute operation the REC indicator blinks During recording When the indicator is lit When the indicator is lit If the PLAY button is pressed during recording Rec return operation a...

Page 14: ...m source to be recorded and adjust the recording level and balance Recording level for both decks is adjusted to the same level DECK A B The DECK B indicator lights on the display Both decks start recording simultaneously Once the dual recording starts pressing the REC PAUSE or STOP button or perfoming the REC RETURN REC MUTE operation affects both decks simultaneously To stop recording in the mid...

Page 15: ...start recording press the PLAY button RELAY RECORDING To record a program source sequentially on DECK A and DECK B DOLBY HX PRO DYNAMIC BIAS SERVO SYSTEM This unit incorporates the Dolby HX Pro system which automatically controls the effective bias to reduce distortion and noise improving high frequency response during recording Tapes recorded with this system retain the same high quality even whe...

Page 16: ... the tape to be dubbed is recorded with Dolby NR and or DSS these effects are also dubbed Synchronized recording function When operating this unit in combination with the YAMAHA CD Player which has SYNCHRO button on its remote control transmitter CD Synchronized recording function can be utilized This function is operated with the remote control transmitter of the CD Player Regarding the operation...

Page 17: ...es available However they all conform to standard specifications so any brand may be used with the deck Classification of Cassette Tapes by Formulation Cassette tapes are available in four basic types depending on their formulation or type of magnetic material and manufacturing process These four types are commonly known as Normal Type I NORM Chrome Type II HIGH CrO2 Ferrichrome Type III FeCr and ...

Page 18: ...ls with a commercially available cleaning cassette and fluid type cleaner DEMAGNETIZATION After 20 30 hours of use enough residual magnetism will build up on the heads to cause poor high frequency reproduction At 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 follow carefully the instructions ...

Page 19: ...h adhesive tape Clean head Demagnetize head using head demagnetizer Change to a different tape Replace with a fresh tape A warped cassette shell cannot be fixed Replace with another tape and test Check input level with signal level meter and use lower rec level when recording Check and secure connections Clean head Demagnetize head with head demagnetizer Change to better tape Check input and outpu...

Page 20: ... V 50 Hz U K model and Australia model 240 V 50 Hz General model 110 120 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Power Consumption 19 W 9 W POWER OFF KX W582 17 W 7 W POWER OFF KX W482 Dimensions W x H x D 435 x 126 x 280 mm 17 1 8 x 4 15 16 x 11 Weight 5 1 kg 11 lbs 4 oz KX W582 5 0 kg 11 lbs KX W482 Accessory Audio cord 1 pair Specifications subject to change without notice YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION USA 6660 OR...

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