Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KX-10 Yamaha
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1 ENGLISH Natural Sound Stereo Cassette Deck Platine à cassette stéréo de la série “Natural Sound” “Natural Sound” Stereo-Kassettengerät Natural Sound stereokassettdäck Registratore a ca.
2 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. For U.K. customers If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted.
3 ENGLISH T ABLE OF CONTENTS CASSETTE TAPE S .......................................................... 1 2 MAINTENANC E ............................................................... 1 3 OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTE R ......... 1 3 TROUBLESHOOTIN G .
4 3 TAPE PB L REC OUT R TAPE LINE IN LINE OUT REC PLAY 4 L R L R CONNECTIONS To an AC outlet REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Make sure that power to both the deck and your amplifier/ receiver are turned off before making any connection.
5 ENGLISH L R dB 20 15 10 8 6 4 0 2 Ÿ 46 SOURCE REC TAPE TAPE TUNING I/NORM II/HIGH IV/METAL MPX FILTER Ÿ B C 30 PLA YB A CK Preparation for playback ¶ Press the STANDBY/ON switch to turn on the power. ¶ Set your amplifier to cassette deck function mode.
6 Linear time tape counter Use the linear time tape counter as an aid in locating a point on a tape (–99 min. 59 sec. to 99 min. 59 sec.). To set the counter reading to "0:00", press the COUNTER RESET button.
7 ENGLISH !⁄ MUTE/SEARCH SELECTION SEARCH — To play back a desired selection by searching for the beginning of the selection To search for the next selection To search for the beginning of the current selection ⁄ + The ⁄ button and the MUTE/SEARCH button should be pressed simultaneously.
8 B/ C/MPX FILTER indicators L R dB 20 15 10 8 6 4 0 2 Ÿ 46 SOURCE REC TAPE TAPE TUNING I/NORM II/HIGH IV/METAL MPX FILTER Ÿ B C 30 OFF/ Ÿ B/ Ÿ C/MPX RECORDING Preparation for recording ¶ Press the STANDBY/ON switch to turn on the power. ¶ Set your amplifier to cassette deck function mode.
9 ENGLISH B/ C/MPX FILTER indicators Display during recording L R dB –30 20 15 10 8 6 4 0 2 Ÿ 46 + SOURCE REC TAPE TAPE TUNING I/NORM II/HIGH IV/METAL MPX FILTER Ÿ B C Peak level meters TAPE TUNING indicator SOURCE/TAPE indicators Note: The tape remain indicator may differ depending on the tape length, tape type or the size of hub.
10 VARIOUS FUNCTIONS HELPFUL FOR HIGH QUALITY RECORDING This deck has a built-in Auto Tape Selector which automatically adjusts the recording characteristics according to the tape formulation (see page 12) and a Dolby HX Pro Dynamic Bias Servo System which automatically controls the effective bias during recording.
11 ENGLISH MUTE/SEARCH PLAY ! ! 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 for as long as you want. When the MUTE/ SEARCH button is released, the deck enters rec pause mode after making a 4-second blank interval.
12 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.
13 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE CLEANING OF THE TAPE PATH Continued high quality performance of your deck is dependent upon periodic cleaning of the heads, capstan, pinch roller, and all surfaces over which the tape travels. Normal use will cause an accumulation of dirt and dust on the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers.
14 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 authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help.
15 ENGLISH 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 recording. Cause ¶ A tape recorded without Dolby NR is played back with Dolby NR on.
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