Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KX 380 Yamaha
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1 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.
2 1 Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2 Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
3 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.
4 FEA TURES This owner’s manual covers 3 models of YAMAHA cassette deck KX-580, KX-480 and KX-380. Please check which model you have purchased and read the descriptions concerned. There may be some unnecessary items, so please skip them accordingly.
5 PLA YB A CK Preparation for playback ÷ Be sure to set the TIMER switch to the OFF position (KX-580 and KX-480 only), then turn on the POWER switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. 1 3 2 Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side facing down and the side to be played facing you.
6 DOLBY S NR DOLBY S NR is developed incorporating the concept of professional-use DOLBY SR system into the present DOLBY B/C NR. It offers the noise reduction effect increased by about 40%, compared to the former DOLBY C NR, and also the noise level of the low frequency range is reduced to 1/3.
7 MUTE/SEARCH INTRO indicator ! INTRO SCAN # ⁄ INTRO SCAN @ PLAY SELECTION SEARCH - To play back a desired selection by searching for the beginning of the selection ! ! To search for the beginning o.
8 PLAY COUNTER RESET MEMORY button REPEAT OFF /0-M/FULL !⁄ (KX-580 only) REPEAT 0-M/FULL indicator !⁄ MEMORY indicator MEMORY button MEMORY STOP operation - To return to the desired position Pressing the MEMORY button memorizes the desired counter reading.
9 RECORDING POWER = ON 1 Preparation for recording ÷ Be sure to set the TIMER switch to the OFF position (KX-580 and KX-480 only), then turn on the POWER switch.
10 DOLBY NR button setting (in step 2) DOLBY NR (OFF/ Ÿ B/ Ÿ C/MPX) button Each time this button is pressed, Dolby NR switches as follows: Ÿ B(MPX off) Recording with DOLBY B NR Only the Ÿ B indicator lights. Ÿ C(MPX off) Recording with DOLBY C NR Only the Ÿ C indicator lights.
11 L R dB 17 20 14 12 – 30 10 8 6 4 0 2 4 6 8 + Ÿ NORM HIGH METAL Setting the recording level (in step 3) Play the loudest passage of the source to be recorded and watch the meter readings. Adjust the REC LEVEL control so that the highest peak may not exceed the optimum levels of each tape type.
12 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 when played back on any other cassette deck.
13 1. After turning on the power to each component, select the station on your tuner which you want to record and turn down the volume on your amplifier/receiver. This will have no effect on the recording signal level. Remember to set the proper recording level.
14 Detector slots Detector slots TYPE II TYPE IV CASSETTE T APES CASSETTE TAPES There are many different types of cassette tapes available. However, they all conform to standard specifications so any brand may be used with the deck.
15 With the optional remote control transmitter RS-KX1, you can operate this unit at your listening position. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the remote control transmitter.
16 If your cassette deck fails to operate normally, check the following table. It lists common operating errors and simple measures which you can take to correct the problem. If it cannot be corrected, or the symptom is not listed, disconnect the deck ’ s power cord and contact your local YAMAHA dealer or service center for help.
17 Fault Playback sound is muffled and high frequencies are inaudible. When playing back tapes recorded on other decks, meter deflections are greater (smaller) than when recorded. Recordings cannot be made with TIMER REC (deck only plays back) (except KX-380).
18 ß s YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR, 22-34, D-2084 RELLINGEN, BEI HAMBURG, F.
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