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KX-W592
KX-W492
KX-W392
NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592
DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION
! PLAY Ú ! PLAY Ú
Cassette Stabilizer Cassette Stabilizer
RECORD/PLAYBACK RECORD/PLAYBACK
DECK A MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE DECK B
PLAY TRIM BALANCE REC LEVEL PHONES
POWER
MODE DOLBY NR 0 110 465
DUBBING A # B DSS
O / p / ¸ / RELAY OFF/ B/ C EJECT EJECT 22 37
NORMAL HIGH DSS MODE EFFECT
33 28
44 19
–+ L 5 5 R 010
NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSET
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Thank you for purchasing the YAMAHA KX-W592/KX-W492/KX-W392 stereo cassette deck. CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1. This unit is a sophisticated stereo cassette deck. To Please check the copyright laws in your country to ensure proper operation for the best possible record from records, compact discs, radio, etc. performance, please read this manual carefully. Recording of copyright material may infringe copyright laws. 2. Choose the installation location of your unit carefully.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES ......................................................................... 3 RELAY RECORDING (KX-W592 only).......................... 14 CONNECTIONS.................................................................. 4 DUBBING .......................................................................... 15 NOTES ON THIS MANUAL ................................................ 4 CASSETTE TAPES .......................................................... 16 PLAYBACK .............
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CONNECTIONS LINE IN-LINE OUT REC PLAY 4 3 L R To an AC outlet REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Make sure that power to both the deck and your amplifier/ receiver is turned off before making any connections. REC OUT TAPE PB Ö The White plug on the paired connecting cables corresponds to the Left channel and the Red plug L corresponds to the Right channel. Make sure that the left R and right channel connections are properly made, and that Amplifier or receiver the plugs are inserted firmly. Ö The LINE OUT/P
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PLAYBACK (Common to DECKs A and B) Preparation for playback Ö Turn on the POWER switch. Ö Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. Basic operation - To play back a cassette tape Example: KX-W592 RESET ! Ú 56 1 NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION ! PLAY Ú ! PLAY Ú Cassette Stabilizer Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A DECK B MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE PLAY TRIM BALANCE REC LE
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DOLBY NR selector setting (in step 3) :Both sides of the tape are played back. After Be sure to set the DOLBY NR selector according to the playing, the deck stops at the end of the tape. system used for recording. (When the tape running direction is set to Û, only the reverse side is played.) OFF: For a tape recorded with DOLBY NR OFF. B: For a tape recorded with DOLBY B NR. : Both sides of the tape are repeatedly played back C: For a tape recorded with DOLBY C NR. (up to 8 times). REVERSE M
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MUTE/SEARCH RESET!Ú Example: KX-W592 NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION ! PLAY Ú ! PLAY Ú Cassette Stabilizer Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A DECK B MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE PLAY TRIM BALANCE REC LEVEL PHONES POWER MODE DOLBY NR 0 0 5 DUBBING A # B DSS 11 46 22 37 O / p / ¸ / RELAY OFF/ B/ C EJECT EJECT NORMAL HIGH DSS MODE EFFECT 33 28 44 19 –+ L 5 5 R 010 SELECTION SEARCH - T
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Example: KX-W592 NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION ! PLAY Ú ! PLAY Ú Cassette Stabilizer Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A DECK B MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE PLAY TRIM BALANCE REC LEVEL PHONES POWER MODE DOLBY NR 0 0 5 DUBBING A # B DSS 11 46 EJECT EJECT 22 37 O / p / ¸ / RELAY OFF/ B/ C NORMAL HIGH DSS MODE EFFECT 33 28 44 19 –+ L 5 5 R 010 MODE PLAY TRIM RELAY PLAYBACK - To play
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DIGITAL SUPER SURROUND (DSS) ( KX-W592 only) This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program Digital Super Surround function, which allows you to expand and shape the audio sound field, for a theater-like experience in the listening room. Û AÜ RELAY Û BÜ REC DUB NORM HIGH B C REC HALL DISCO CHURCH JAZZ Indicates your selection of the DSS program. L + – 30 dB 20 15 10 8 6 4 2 0 2 4 6 R NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION ! PLAY Ú ! PLAY Ú
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RECORDING Preparation for recording Ö Turn on the POWER switch. Ö Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. Basic operation - To record a program source Example: KX-W592 MUTE/SEARCH RESET ! Ú 1 58 6 NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION ! PLAY Ú ! PLAY Ú Cassette Stabilizer Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A DECK B MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE PLAY TRIM BALANCE REC LEVEL PHONES P
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Digital Super Surround (DSS) setting (in step 2) : When recording on one side of a tape is finished, the (KX-W592 only) deck stops at the end of the tape. The DSS function can be utilized also for recording. Press the DSS MODE button to turn on the DSS function, :Both sides of a tape are recorded. After recording, and select one of the DSS programs by pressing the DSS the deck stops at the end of the tape. button so that the corresponding indicator lights up. By Ö When the tape running directio
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MUTE/SEARCH !Ú Example: KX-W592 NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION ! PLAY Ú ! PLAY Ú Cassette Stabilizer Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A DECK B MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE PLAY TRIM BALANCE REC LEVEL PHONES POWER MODE DOLBY NR 0 0 5 DUBBING A # B DSS 11 46 22 37 O / p / ¸ / RELAY OFF/ B/ C EJECT EJECT NORMAL HIGH DSS MODE EFFECT 33 28 44 19 –+ L 5 5 R 010 REC MUTE operation - Inse
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PLAY DIRECTION REC/PAUSE REC BALANCE/LEVEL NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION ! PLAY Ú ! PLAY Ú Cassette Stabilizer Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A DECK B MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE PLAY TRIM BALANCE REC LEVEL PHONES POWER MODE DOLBY NR 0 0 5 DUBBING A # B DSS 11 46 22 37 O / p / ¸ / RELAY OFF/ B/ C EJECT EJECT NORMAL HIGH DSS MODE EFFECT 33 28 44 19 –+ L 5 5 R 010 DUAL RECORDING
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MODE PLAY DIRECTION REC/PAUSE REC BALANCE/LEVEL NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION ! PLAY Ú ! PLAY Ú Cassette Stabilizer Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A DECK B MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE PLAY TRIM BALANCE REC LEVEL PHONES POWER MODE DOLBY NR 0 0 5 DUBBING A # B DSS 11 46 22 37 O / p / ¸ / RELAY OFF/ B/ C EJECT EJECT NORMAL HIGH DSS MODE EFFECT 33 28 44 19 –+ L 5 5 R 010 RELAY REC
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DUBBING (From DECK A to DECK B) You can make dubbing from DECK A to DECK B. Open the cassette compartments by pressing the EJECT buttons and load a blank cassette tape in DECK B and the original cassette tape in DECK A. Lights during dubbing. Example: KX-W592 NORM or HIGH indicator lights during dubbing. Display during dubbing Û AÜ RELAY Û BÜ REC DUB NORM HIGH B C REC DSS PRESET HALL DISCO CHURCH JAZZ PROGRAM indicators (KX-W592 only) L – 30 dB 20 15 10 8 6 4 2 0 2 4 6 + R NATURAL SOUND STER
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CASSETTE TAPES CASSETTE TAPES PROTECTING YOUR RECORDINGS There are many different types of cassette tapes available. All cassette tapes are provided with erasure protection holes However, they all conform to standard specifications so any to prevent accidental erasure of recorded contents. There is brand may be used with the deck. a small tab covering the hole on each side of the cassette, Ö Classification of Cassette Tapes by Formulation: and it should be broken off after recording the tape. W
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MAINTENANCE CLEANING OF THE TAPE PATH DECK B Continued high quality performance of your deck is Heads dependent upon periodic cleaning of the heads, capstan, Capstan Capstan pinch roller, and all surfaces over which the tape travels. Pinch roller Pinch roller Normal use 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, cl
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TROUBLESHOOTING 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 authorized service center for help. Fault Cause Cure Tape doesn’t move in recording or playback. Ö Power plug is not properly plugged in. Ö Reinsert plug properly. Ö Cassette
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SPECIFICATIONS Type ..................................... Auto reverse 4-track, 2-channel GENERAL recording and playback stereo double cassette deck Power Supply Motors ......................................... DC servo motor x 2 (main) U.S.A. and Canada model ........................... 120 V, 60 Hz Heads Europe model and U.K. model.................... 230 V, 50 Hz KX-W592 ............ Recording/playback: Hard Permalloy x 2 Australia model ............................................ 240 V, 50
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