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KX-493/KX-393
Natural Sound Stereo Cassette Deck
Platine à cassette stéréo de la série “Natural Sound”
NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-493
STANDBY/ON
INTRO SCAN
COUNTER REPEAT AUTO TAPE DOLBY NR
TIMER RESET MEMORY OFF/0-M/FULL TUNING OFF/ B/ C/MPX
REC OFF PLAY
PHONES LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM BALANCE REC LEVEL
0 0 0
REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH
EJECT
YAMAHA GF Head
Cassette Stabilizer
MIN MAX + + LR MIN MAX
NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-393
STANDBY/ON
INTRO SCAN
CO
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Thank you for purchasing this YAMAHA stereo cassette deck. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the CAUTION manufacturer. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 8 Ventilation — The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated on a CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC bed, sofa, rug or similar surfaces that may
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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. This unit is a sophisticated stereo cassette deck. To ensure 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! proper operation for the best possible performance, please read this manual carefully. This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC 2. Choose the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by placing it i
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This owner’s manual covers YAMAHA cassette deck models KX-493 and KX-393. Please check which model you have purchased and read the sections that apply to your particular model. There may be some unnecessary items, so please skip them accordingly. TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES .......................................................................... 4 TIMER RECORDING/PLAYBACK (KX-493 only) ............. 13 CONNECTIONS.................................................................. 4 Timer recordi
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PLAYBACK Preparation for playback Ö Be sure to set the TIMER switch to the OFF position (KX-493 only), then turn on the STANDBY/ON switch. Ö Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. MPX FILTER indicator KX-493 When a tape is loaded, the corresponding tape type indicator lights. B/ C indicators STANDBY/ON & NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-493 STANDBY/ON INTRO SCAN 3 Ú COUNTER REPEAT AUTO TAPE DOLBY NR TIMER RESET MEMORY OFF/0-M/FULL TUNING OFF/ B/ C/MPX R
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To stop playback: PLAY TRIM control adjustment Press the & button. When the level of high frequencies is too boosted or absent while playing a tape recorded on another cassette deck, adjust the high frequency response with the PLAY To fast forward the tape: TRIM control. Press the Ú button. When high frequencies are When high frequencies are To fast rewind the tape: too boosted, attenuate the absent, boost the high Press the ! button. high frequencies. frequencies. To adjust the volume level: KX
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INTRO indicator NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK STANDBY/ON Ü INTRO SCAN Ú ! REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH EJECT YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer @ INTRO SCAN # MUTE/SEARCH SELECTION SEARCH - To play back a desired selection by searching for the beginning of the selection To search for the beginning of the current To search for the selection located To search for the next selection selection before the current selection When the beginning of the current selection is played: Ú MUTE/SEARCH ! MUT
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REPEAT OFF/0-M/FULL indicator KX-493 KX-393 MEMORY indicator MEMORY indicator Ü Ü NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-493 NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-393 STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON INTRO SCAN INTRO SCAN COUNTER REPEAT AUTO TAPE DOLBY NR TIMER COUNTER AUTO TAPE DOLBY NR RESET MEMORY OFF/0-M/FULL TUNING OFF/ B/ C/MPX REC OFF PLAY RESET MEMORY TUNING OFF/ B/ C/MPX PHONES LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM BALANCE REC LEVEL 0 0 0 PHONES LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM BALANCE
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RECORDING Preparation for recording Ö Be sure to set the TIMER switch to the OFF position (KX-493 only), then turn on the STANDBY/ON switch. Ö Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. KX-493 TAPE TUNNG indicator Tape counter MPX FILTER indicator SYNCHRO and REC PEAK level meters STANDBY/ON indicators NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-493 6 STANDBY/ON INTRO SCAN B/ C indicators COUNTER REPEAT AUTO TAPE DOLBY NR TIMER RESET MEMORY OFF/0-M/FULL TUNING OFF/ B/
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To clear Auto Tape Tuning setting, press the AUTO TAPE DOLBY NR button setting (in step 2) TUNING button once again, or load any cassette tape of DOLBY NR (OFF/ B/ C/MPX) button different type. Each time this button is pressed, Dolby NR switches as * When recording on the other side of the tape, another follows: Auto Tape Tuning is unnecessary. When recording on the same type cassette tape of a 3 B(MPX OFF) Recording with DOLBY B NR different brand, another Auto Tape Tuning is advisable Only
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Setting the recording level (in step 5) Play the loudest passage of the source to be recorded 1 and watch the meter readings. Adjust the REC LEVEL 2 control so that the highest peak may not exceed the optimum levels of each tape type. Normally, it is best to 3 adjust the BALANCE control such that the LEFT and Frequency (Hz) RIGHT meter readings are even. METAL 1 Insufficient bias (High frequencies are distorted.) NORM 2 Optimum bias HIGH 3 Excessive bias (High frequencies are absent.) L dB – 3
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KX-493 KX-393 Tape counter Tape counter ! ! NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-493 NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-393 STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON INTRO SCAN INTRO SCAN COUNTER REPEAT AUTO TAPE DOLBY NR COUNTER AUTO TAPE DOLBY NR TIMER RESET MEMORY OFF/0-M/FULL TUNING OFF/ B/ C/MPX RESET MEMORY TUNING OFF/ B/ C/MPX REC OFF PLAY PHONES LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM BALANCE REC LEVEL 0 0 0 PHONES LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM BALANCE REC LEVEL REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH 0 0 0
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TIMER RECORDING/PLAYBACK ( KX-493 only) With a commercially available audio timer it is possible to For details, refer to the instructions of your audio timer. make recordings and initiate playback automatically at No change in any of the other connections between the any time. deck and amplifier/receiver, etc., is necessary. Make sure that all power cord connections between the timer and amplifier/receiver are properly made. TIMER NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-493 STANDBY/ON INTRO S
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CASSETTE TAPES CASSETTE TAPES PROTECTING YOUR RECORDINGS There are many different types of cassette tapes All cassette tapes are provided with erasure protection available. However, they all conform to standard holes to prevent accidental erasure of recorded contents. specifications so any brand may be used with the deck. There is a small tab covering the hole on each side of the cassette, and it should be broken off after recording the Ö Classification of Cassette Tapes by Formulation Cassette
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OPENING AND CLOSING THE SUB PANEL ( KX-493 only) To open the sub panel To close the sub panel OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER With the optional remote control transmitter RKX1, you can REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE operate this unit at your listening position. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the remote Remote sensor control transmitter. SINGLE DECK ÛÜ INTRO SCAN DOUBLE DECK DUBBING DECK A/B DIR A DIR B COUNTER!Ú SEARCH 7 m (23 feet) RESET ! PLAYÚ STOP REC/PAUSE R
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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 service center for help. Fault Cause Cure Tape doesn’t move in recording or Ö Power plug is not properly plugged in. Ö Reinsert plug properly. playback. Ö End of tape. Ö Rewi
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Cause Cure Fault Playback sound is muffled and high Ö Normally-recorded tape is played back in Ö Playback in OFF position. Dolby NR. frequencies are inaudible. Ö Heads are dirty. Ö Clean heads and carry out demagnetiza- Ö Heads are magnetized. tion with head demagnetizer. Ö Basic levels are different for different Ö This is not a fault. When playing back tapes recorded on other decks, meter deflections are cassette decks. greater (smaller) than when recorded. (KX-493 only) Ö Protective tabs on c
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Problème Cause Remède Ö Une bande enregistrée normalement est Ö Ne pas utiliser le réducteur Dolby NR. Le son de lecture est étouffé et les lue avec Dolby NR. hautes fréquences sont inaudibles. Ö Les têtes sont sales. Ö Nettoyer les têtes et effectuer la Ö Les têtes sont magnétisées. démagnétisation avec un démagnétiseur de tête. Ö Ceci n’est pas un défaut. Lors de la lecture de bandes Ö Les niveaux de base sont différents pour diverses platines. enregistrées sur d’autres platines, les déflexion
