Yamaha Cassette Player KX 10 User Manual

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KX-10  
Natural Sound Stereo Cassette Deck  
Platine à cassette stéréo de la série “Natural Sound”  
“Natural Sound” Stereo-Kassettengerät  
Natural Sound stereokassettdäck  
Registratore a cassette stereo a suono naturale  
Magnetófono estéreo de sonido natural  
Stereo-cassettedeck voor een “natuurlijk geluid”  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
MODE D’EMPLOI  
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG  
BRUKSANVISNING  
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI  
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES  
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
FEATURES......................................................................... 3  
CASSETTE TAPES.......................................................... 12  
MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 13  
OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER......... 13  
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................... 14  
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................... 15  
CONNECTIONS ................................................................. 4  
PLAYBACK ......................................................................... 5  
SELECTION SEARCH.................................................... 7  
RECORDING...................................................................... 8  
VARIOUS FUNCTIONS HELPFUL FOR HIGH QUALITY  
RECORDING .................................................................. 10  
REC MUTE OPERATION ............................................. 11  
REC RETURN OPERATION ........................................ 11  
0-RETURN OPERATION ............................................. 11  
FEATURES  
3-Head Configuration  
Play Trim Control for Improved Playback Compatibility  
with Other Decks  
Dolby HX Pro Dynamic Bias Servo  
Dolby B/C Noise Reduction  
Selection Search  
Auto Tape Tuning improves the quality of recording by  
automatically adjusting the recording characteristics  
(recording bias and sensitivity) for best result with every  
cassette tape  
Recording Mute Function  
Rec Return/0-Return Function  
Integrated System Remote Control Compatibility  
Note on transportation  
This cassette tray protector protects against shock during  
Cassette tray protector  
transportation.  
Be sure to remove the protector before operating the unit,  
and keep it for future use.  
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CONNECTIONS  
LINE IN LINE OUT  
REC  
PLAY  
4
3
L
L
R
R
To an AC outlet  
Amplifier  
R
L
TAPE  
PB  
TAPE  
REC  
OUT  
Connect the power cord to an AC wall outlet or to an AC  
outlet on the rear panel of your amplifier/receiver (if  
provided).  
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS  
Make sure that power to both the deck and your amplifier/  
receiver are turned off before making any connection.  
The White plug on the paired connecting cables  
corresponds to the Left channel and 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.  
When using the amplifier AX-10, connect them referring  
to the numbers 3 and 4 on both units.  
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PLAYBACK  
Preparation for playback  
Press the STANDBY/ON switch to turn on the power.  
Set your amplifier to cassette deck function mode.  
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1
B/ C indicators  
SOURCE REC I/NORM II/HIGH IV/METAL  
TAPE  
TAPE TUNING  
Ÿ
B
C
MPX FILTER  
L
dB 30 20  
R
15  
10  
8
6
4
Ÿ
0
2
4
6
STANDBY/ON  
switch  
MONITOR 7 STOP PLAY TRIM  
COUNTER  
2 RESET  
3
1
2
3
)
PLAY  
DOLBY NR  
OFFŸB/  
Ÿ
Place the cassette on the cassette tray with the exposed tape  
side facing back side of the unit and the side to be played facing  
up. To load the cassette tray, press the ) button.  
Make sure that the tape is wound to the right-hand reel with the  
cassette placed on the tray.  
Refer to “DOLBY NR button  
setting”.  
DOLBY NR button setting (in step 2)  
Be sure to set the DOLBY NR button according to the  
system used for recording. Each time this button is pressed,  
Dolby NR switches as follows:  
To fast forward the tape  
Press the button.  
To fast rewind the tape  
Press the ! button.  
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B (MPX off) For a tape recorded with DOLBY B NR  
Only the B indicator lights.  
To adjust the volume level  
Use the volume control of the amplifier.  
C (MPX off) For a tape recorded with DOLBY C NR  
Only the C indicator lights.  
To stop playback and remove the cassette tape  
Press the 7 STOP button and then the ) button. The  
cassette tray comes out and you can remove the cassette  
tape.  
B MPX on (available only for recording)  
C MPX on (available only for recording)  
To enter the standby mode  
Press the STANDBY/ON switch again.  
OFF  
For a tape recorded with DOLBY NR OFF  
No indicator lights.  
Note:  
The MPX filter settings are explained on page 8.  
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol  
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
are trademarks of Dolby  
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Display during playback  
When a tape is loaded,  
the corresponding tape  
type indicator lights.  
SOURCE/TAPE  
indicators  
Tape remain  
indicator  
Linear time tape counter  
SOURCE REC I/NORM II/HIGH IV/METAL  
TAPE  
TAPE TUNING  
Ÿ
B C  
MPX FILTER  
L
dB –30 20  
R
15  
10  
8
6
4
Ÿ
0
2
4
6
+
B/ C 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 channel. These level meters have a peak hold function which holds  
the peak level for about 1.5 seconds. (The peak hold function works in the  
level from –10 dB to +6 dB.)  
Linear time tape counter  
PLAY TRIM control adjustment  
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.  
When distortion or the absence of high frequencies is  
noticeable while playing a tape recorded on another  
cassette deck, compensate the high frequency response  
with the PLAY TRIM control.  
Note: Precision of counter  
The tape counter is not a clock, and so there will be some  
errors in the time display compared to the actual playing  
time (this cannot be avoided, as a suitable method is  
adopted to provide a time display not only during recording  
and playback, but also during fast forward and rewind).  
The error depends on the type of tape being used.  
When high frequencies  
are too loud, attenuate  
the high frequencies.  
When high frequencies are  
too soft, boost the high  
frequencies.  
PLAY TRIM  
0
PLAY TRIM  
0
Tape remain indicator  
The tape remain indicator shows the remaining length of the  
loaded tape to be played back.  
When the playback reaches the end of the tape, the leftmost  
digit of the tape remain indicator blinks.  
+
+
Indicates the remaining tape length.  
1
High frequency sound  
is too boosted.  
Flat  
+
1
2
3
2
3
_
10 dB  
High-frequency sound  
is absent.  
100  
1k  
10kHz  
Lights when a tape is loaded.  
Note:  
The tape remain indicator may differ depending on the tape  
length, tape type or the size of hub. So, use this indicator as  
an aid to recognize the remaining length of the tape to be  
played back.  
Notes on the monitor function  
During playback, the deck automatically selects the tape  
monitor mode. (The TAPE indicator lights.) If the monitor  
mode is switched to the source monitor mode by pressing  
the MONITOR button, no sound is heard. (The SOURCE  
indicator lights.)  
During playback, be sure to set the MONITOR button so that  
the TAPE indicator lights.  
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!
MUTE/SEARCH  
SELECTION SEARCH — To play back a desired selection by searching for the  
beginning of the selection  
To search for the selection located before the current  
selection  
To search for the next selection  
MUTE/  
SEARCH  
When the beginning of the current  
selection is played:  
+
MUTE/  
SEARCH  
!
+
The button and the MUTE/SEARCH  
button should be pressed simultaneously.  
The ! button and the MUTE/SEARCH  
button should be pressed simultaneously.  
To search for the beginning of the current selection  
MUTE/  
SEARCH  
Notes on Selection search  
!
The blank section between selections must be at least  
+
4 seconds.  
With tapes recorded with low level or fade-in or fade-  
out function, or with tapes having excessive noise,  
selection search may not be carried out.  
The ! button and the MUTE/SEARCH  
button should be pressed simultaneously.  
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RECORDING  
Preparation for recording  
Press the STANDBY/ON switch to turn on the power.  
Set your amplifier to cassette deck function mode.  
B/ C/MPX FILTER indicators  
Peak level meters  
1
REC indicator  
SOURCE REC I/NORM II/HIGH IV/METAL  
TAPE  
TAPE TUNING  
Ÿ
B
C
MPX FILTER  
L
dB 30 20  
R
15  
10  
8
6
4
Ÿ
0
2
4
6
STANDBY/ON  
switch  
MONITOR  
AUTO TAPE  
TUNING  
2
3
4
1
3
2
DOLBY NR  
)
Place the cassette on the cassette tray with  
the exposed tape side facing back side of the  
unit and the side to be recorded facing up. To  
load the cassette tray, press the ) button.  
Make sure that the tape is wound to the  
right-hand reel with the cassette placed on  
the tray.  
OFFŸB/  
ŸC
Refer to “DOLBY NR button setting”.  
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PLAY  
REC/  
PAUSE  
REC LEVEL  
Play the program source to be  
recorded and adjust the  
recording level. See “Setting  
the recording level”.  
REC  
]
0
10  
MPX filter  
DOLBY NR button setting (in step 2)  
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.  
FM stations transmit a 19 kHz pilot signal in addition to the  
broadcast program. Sometimes this pilot signal may leak  
into the audio output depending on the tuner and broadcast  
conditions. This signal can cause improper operation of the  
Dolby NR systems. Activating the MPX filter (B TYPE/C  
TYPE MPX ON settings) will effectively remove the signal.  
Each time this button is pressed, Dolby NR switches as  
follows:  
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B (MPX off) Recording with DOLBY B NR  
Only the B indicator lights.  
C (MPX off)Recording with DOLBY C NR  
Only the C indicator lights.  
B MPX on Recording an FM broadcast with DOLBY  
B NR  
B and MPX FILTER indicators light.  
C MPX on Recording an FM broadcast with DOLBY  
C NR  
C and MPX FILTER indicators light.  
OFF  
Recording with no noise reduction  
No indicator lights.  
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Display during recording  
Lights during rec pause mode or  
recording. Blinks while the sound the corresponding tape  
muted section is recorded. type indicator lights.  
When a tape is loaded,  
Tape remain indicator  
SOURCE REC I/NORM II/HIGH IV/METAL  
TAPE  
TAPE TUNING  
Ÿ
B C  
MPX FILTER  
L
Peak level meters  
dB –30 20  
R
15  
10  
8
6
4
Ÿ
0
2
4
6
+
SOURCE/TAPE indicators  
B/ C/MPX FILTER indicators  
Linear time tape counter  
TAPE TUNING indicator  
Note:  
Setting the recording level (in step 3)  
The tape remain indicator may differ depending on the tape  
length, tape type or the size of hub. So, use this indicator as  
an aid to recognize the remaining length of the tape to be  
played back.  
Play the loudest passage of the source to be recorded and  
watch the meter readings. When using Normal position  
tapes (type I/NORM) or High position tapes (type II/HIGH  
(CrO2)), adjust the REC LEVEL control so that the highest  
peak is +4 dB. When using Metal position tapes (type IV/  
METAL), adjust the REC LEVEL control so that the highest  
peak is +6 dB. (Refer to the figure below.)  
To stop recording temporarily  
Press the REC/PAUSE button. To resume recording,  
press the 3 PLAY button.  
Highest peak for Normal or High position tapes  
L
To stop recording and remove the cassette  
tape  
dB –30 20  
R
15  
10  
8
6
4
Ÿ
0
2
4
6
+
Press the 7 STOP button and then the ) button. The  
cassette tray comes out and you can remove the cassette  
tape.  
Highest peak for Metal position tapes  
L
dB –30 20  
R
15  
10  
8
6
4
Ÿ
0
2
4
6
+
To enter the standby mode  
Press the STANDBY/ON switch again.  
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.  
Three head system  
The three-head system allows the just-recorded sound to be  
monitored while recording. You can compare the difference  
between the recorded sound and the source sound by  
switching the monitor mode (SOURCE or TAPE) with the  
MONITOR button, so you can try to obtain a recording  
sound identical to the source sound.  
Note: Precision of counter  
The tape counter is not a clock, and so there will be some  
errors in the time display compared to the actual recording  
time (this cannot be avoided, as a suitable method is  
adopted to provide a time display not only during recording  
and playback, but also during fast forward and rewind).  
The error depends on the type of tape being used.  
To monitor the just recorded sound  
MONITOR  
SOURCE  
TAPE  
Tape remain indicator  
The tape remain indicator shows the remaining length of the  
loaded tape to be recorded.  
When the recording reaches the end of the tape, the leftmost  
digit of the tape remain indicator blinks.  
To monitor the sound to be recorded  
Indicates the remaining tape length.  
MONITOR  
SOURCE  
TAPE  
Lights when a tape is loaded.  
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Auto tape tuning may not function with a tape of poor  
quality. In this case, the tape stops and the TAPE  
TUNING indicator does not light up.  
VARIOUS FUNCTIONS HELPFUL FOR  
HIGH QUALITY RECORDING  
The adjusted recording characteristics are not cancelled  
as long as the TAPE TUNING indicator is lit. When you  
no longer need this adjustment, press the AUTO TAPE  
TUNING button in rec pause mode or stop mode. The  
TAPE TUNING indicator goes out.  
This adjustment is also cancelled when the ) button is  
pressed.  
Note  
When loading a tape of different brand even if whose tape  
types are the same, perform the auto tape tuning  
operation again even when the TAPE TUNING indicator  
lights up.  
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. In addition to these  
functions, you can refine your recordings by using the Auto  
Tape Tuning function, which adjusts the recording bias and  
sensitivity for each tape you use.  
Auto tape tuning function  
The auto tape tuning function improves the quality of  
recording, permitting precise adjustment of the deck's  
recording bias and sensitivity for best results with every tape  
you use.  
With the auto tape tuning function, the recording  
characteristics (recording bias and sensitivity) are  
automatically adjusted in two frequency ranges (500 Hz and  
10 kHz) while performing recording and playback operations  
simultaneously for about 20 seconds, to accurately match  
the characteristics of the loaded tape.  
For example, the recorded (output) level (A in the figure)  
may differ from the recording (input) level (B in the figure),  
due to widely varying characteristics between brands of  
cassette tapes.  
Using the auto tape tuning function, these differences are  
effectively eliminated by adjusting the recording bias (for  
high frequencies) and sensitivity (for overall frequencies)  
according to the loaded cassette tape, making a significant  
contribution to overall recording quality (C in the figure).  
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 other cassette decks.  
Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension  
manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing  
Corporation, HX Pro originated by Bang & Olufsen.  
“DOLBY”, the double-D symbol  
and “HX PRO” are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
Synchronized recording function  
When operating this unit in combinaton 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, refer  
to the manual of the CD Player.)  
Input level  
B
C
A
Frequency (Hz)  
<Operation>  
1.Set the PLAY TRIM control to the center position.  
2.Press the REC/PAUSE button to enter the rec pause  
mode and adjust the recording level with the REC  
LEVEL control.  
3.Press the AUTO TAPE TUNING button.  
The TAPE TUNING indicator blinks and the deck  
determines the optimum recording characteristics (bias  
and recording sensitivity) according to the loaded cassette  
tape in about 20 seconds. After completion of auto tape  
tuning, the tape is automatically rewound to the point  
where auto tape tuning began and the deck enters the rec  
pause mode. The TAPE TUNING indicator lights up.  
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!
PLAY  
COUNTER RESET  
MUTE/SEARCH  
REC MUTE OPERATION — Inserting a  
blank space during recording  
0-RETURN OPERATION — To return  
to the "0:00" point  
During recording  
During recording  
MUTE/  
SEARCH  
COUNTER  
RESET  
The counter reading returns to  
"0:00" and this point is  
memorized.  
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.  
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!
The tape will be automatically  
rewound to the "0:00" point  
and the recording mode is  
canceled.  
To resume recording, press the 3 PLAY button.  
Note:  
The tape will stop at the point slightly ahead of the “0:00”  
point (around – 0:01).  
REC RETURN OPERATION — To  
return to the point at which the  
recording previously started  
During recording  
!
If the 3 PLAY button is pressed during recording, rec  
return operation automatically rewinds the tape to the  
point where the 3 PLAY button was previously pressed.  
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CASSETTE TAPES  
CASSETTE TAPES  
PROTECTING YOUR RECORDINGS  
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.  
All cassette tapes are provided with erasure protection holes  
to prevent accidental erasure of recorded contents. There is  
a small tab covering the hole on each side of the cassette,  
and it should be broken off after recording on the tape.  
Without this tab covering the hole, it is impossible to record  
onto that tape. Thus, you can safely protect a recording for  
as long as you wish without fear of accidental erasure.  
Should you wish to use a cassette tape protected in this way  
for recording, simply covering the hole with adhesive tape  
will permit erasure and re-recording.  
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 Metal (Type IV/  
METAL), and they each require specific tape deck  
adjustments for optimum performance.  
* YAMAHA does not recommend the use of 120-minute  
length cassettes since the extreme thinness of the tape  
makes them susceptible to mechanical and recording  
problems.  
When using Chrome (Type II/HIGH <CrO2>) or Metal  
(Type IV/METAL) tapes, make sure you do not cover the  
hole intended for the Auto Tape Selector operation.  
AUTO TAPE SELECTOR DETECTION SLOTS  
The deck has a built-in Auto Tape Selector which  
automatically adjusts for the proper bias, level and  
equalization according to the tape formulation — all you  
have to do is to load a cassette and the Auto Tape Selector  
does the rest.  
The Auto Tape Selector determines what type of tape is  
loaded by sensing detector slots on top of the tape shell.  
Each tape formulation has its own characteristic hole  
markings standardized by the tape industry.  
Early model Metal (Type IV/METAL) tape formulation  
cassette shells do not have the slots for Auto Tape  
Selector operation. As a result, early model Metal type  
tapes recorded on another deck will be played back with  
the deck at the Chrome (Type II/HIGH <CrO2>) settings.  
YAMAHA does not recommend recording with this kind of  
tape.  
The deck does not have the required setting for  
Ferrichrome (Type III/FeCr) tape, since this tape  
formulation is not widely used. Should you use a  
Ferrichrome tape, it will be recorded and played back at  
the Normal (Type I/NORM) settings, which will result in an  
unnatural high frequency emphasis. This effect may be  
compensated for somewhat with the auto tape tuning  
operation or by using the PLAY TRIM tone control and/or  
the tone controls of your amplifier/receiver during  
playback.  
TAKING UP SLACK IN THE TAPE  
As a precaution against tape entanglement and damage,  
remove any slack in the tape before inserting cassettes into  
the deck. This is accomplished by inserting a pencil, pen or  
similar object into one of the spools and gently winding it  
until all the slack is removed. You do not have to wind it too  
tightly.  
Be careful not to touch the tape part itself. It is very delicate  
and touching it may damage the tape and its recorded  
contents.  
TYPE II  
TYPE IV  
Detector slots  
Detector slots  
STORING CASSETTES  
After putting a cassette tape back into its case, store it in a  
location away from exposure to direct sunlight, humidity,  
high temperatures, and magnetic fields (away from television  
sets, speakers, etc.). High temperatures and humidity will  
damage the tape itself, while exposure to magnetic fields  
may cause a loss of recorded material. Avoid touching the  
tape surface with your fingers, since dirt or finger oil will  
contaminate the deck’s heads.  
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MAINTENANCE  
DEMAGNETIZATION  
CLEANING OF THE TAPE PATH  
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 head demagnetizer.  
When demagnetizing the heads, be sure to follow the  
instructions of the head demagnetizer carefully.  
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. This can lead to  
poor sound quality, drop outs (intervals with no sound),  
unsteady tape speed, loss of high frequency response, etc.  
Thus, clean the heads and all surfaces over which the tape  
travels with a commercially available cleaning cassette.  
OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER  
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.  
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE  
Remote sensor  
RESET  
MEMORY  
TAPE  
COUNTER  
DUBBING  
REMAIN  
6 m (20 feet)  
INTRO SCAN  
SEARCH  
!
These shaded  
buttons control  
this deck.  
DECK A/B  
DIR  
A
DIR  
B
MONITOR  
30°  
30°  
PLAY  
STOP  
!
REC/PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
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REMOTE  
CONTROL  
TRANSMITTER  
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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  
playback.  
Power plug is not properly plugged in.  
End of tape.  
Cassette shell is warped or damaged.  
Reinsert plug properly.  
Rewind tape or flip it over.  
Do not play damaged tapes.  
REC/PAUSE button fails to function.  
No cassette tape is loaded.  
Protective tabs are broken off.  
Load a cassette tape.  
Change tape or cover protective hole  
with adhesive tape.  
Sounds become faint and sometimes  
inaudible.  
Head is dirty.  
Head is magnetized.  
Clean head.  
Demagnetize head using head  
demagnetizer.  
Tape is damaged or of poor quality.  
Change to a different tape.  
Recorded sound is distorted.  
Tape is bad (stretched or deformed,  
etc.).  
Replace with a fresh tape.  
Cassette shell is warped.  
A warped cassette shell cannot be  
fixed. Replace with another tape and  
test.  
Recording level is too high.  
Check input level with peak level meter  
and use lower rec level when recording.  
Tape is playing back, but no sound is  
heard.  
Faulty connection between deck and  
stereo amplifier/receiver.  
Check and secure connections.  
Excessive noise.  
Head is dirty.  
Head is magnetized.  
Clean head.  
Demagnetize head with head  
demagnetizer.  
Worn out or poor quality tape.  
Connection(s) improperly made.  
Change to better tape.  
Check input and output connections  
and reinsert properly.  
Affected by external electrical noise.  
Move away from electrical appliances  
(TV, fluorescent light, electric blanket,  
etc.).  
Excessive wow (wavering of the  
sound).  
Dirty capstan, pinch roller, etc., or poor  
tape.  
Tape is wound unevenly.  
Clean capstan or pinch roller, or  
change to better tape.  
Rewind tape.  
Tape stops in the middle of recording  
or playback.  
Slack tape, or tape spillage wound  
around capstan.  
Remove the wound tape carefully. To  
avoid this, insert pencil in hole in  
cassette shell and turn to take up slack  
in advance.  
Fails to record.  
REC LEVEL control is set too low.  
Protective tabs are broken off.  
Adjust REC LEVEL control.  
Change tape or cover protective hole with  
adhesive tape.  
Search does not operate.  
Recorded section is too short.  
Recorded section has low-level portions.  
Conversation, etc. has been recorded.  
Blank sections must be at least 4 seconds  
long.  
High frequencies in the playback  
sound are emphasized and unpleasant  
to listen to, and noise level (hiss) is  
also high.  
Dolby NR-recorded tape is played back in  
OFF position.  
Playback in appropriate Dolby NR  
position.  
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Fault  
Cause  
Cure  
Playback sound is muffled and high  
frequencies are inaudible.  
A tape recorded without Dolby NR is  
played back with Dolby NR on.  
Heads are dirty.  
Playback in OFF position.  
Clean heads and carry out  
demagnetization with head  
demagnetizer.  
Heads are magnetized.  
When playing back tapes recorded on  
other decks, meter deflections are  
greater (smaller) than when recording.  
Basic levels are different for different  
cassette decks.  
This is not a fault.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Track Configuration ....................4 track, 2 channel stereo  
Motor ........................................... DC servo motor (capstan)  
DC motor (reel)  
DC motor (tray)  
Head ........................................... Recording: hard permalloy  
Playback: hard permalloy  
GENERAL  
Power Supplies  
Europe model ............................................. 230 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 ...................................................16 W  
5 W(POWER OFF)  
Erase: double-gap Ferrite  
Rapid Transport ............................................ 95 sec. (C-60)  
Wow and Flutter  
Dimensions (W x H x D) ..................... 280 x 119 x 360 mm  
(11 x 4-11/16" x 14-3/16")  
W.RMS .................................................... less than 0.05%  
W.Peak.................................................. less than ±0.08%  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Weight ..................................................4.8 kg (10 lbs. 9 oz.)  
Accessories  
Connecting cords ......................................................... 2  
(Dolby NR off) ...................................... better than 60 dB  
(Dolby B NR on) .................................. better than 68 dB  
(Dolby C NR on) .................................. better than 76 dB  
Frequency Response  
*
Specifications subject to change without notice.  
Normal tape (–20 dB) ................... 20 - 17,000 Hz ±3 dB  
High (CrO2) tape (–20 dB)............ 20 - 18,000 Hz ±3 dB  
Metal tape (–20 dB) ...................... 20 - 20,000 Hz ±3 dB  
Harmonic Distortion  
Normal tape ............................................. less than 0.8%  
High (CrO2) tape ...................................... less than 0.8%  
Metal tape................................................. less than 0.8%  
Input Sensitivity/Impedance  
Line .................................................... 100 mV/50 k-ohms  
Output Level  
Line ................................................... 570 mV/2.2 k-ohms  
Channel Separation (1 kHz)...................................... 40 dB  
Cross Talk (125 Hz) ................................................... 55 dB  
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