Yamaha K-902 User Manual

K-902

Natural Sound Stereo Cassette Deck

Platine à cassette stéréo de la série “Natural Sound”

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D'EMPLOI

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. Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.

Thank you for purchasing the YAMAHA stereo cassette deck.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

÷ Explanation of Graphical Symbols

7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The appliance should be

mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8 Ventilation — The appliance should be situated so that

its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surfaces that may block the ventilation openings: or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9 Heat — The appliance should be situated away from

heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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.

4 Follow Instructions — All operating and other instructions

should be followed.

5 Water and Moisture — The appliance should not be used

near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near swimming pool, etc.

6 Carts and Stands — The appliance should be used only

with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A An applicance and cart

combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

10 Power Sources — The appliance should be connected

to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

11 Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should

be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying attention to receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

12 Cleaning — The appliance should be cleaned only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

13 No Use Periods — The power cord of the appliance

should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

14 Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so

that objects do not fall into and liquids not spilled into the inside of the appliance.

15 Damage Requiring Service — The appliance should be

serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged;

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

appliance; or

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the cabinet

damaged.

16 Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the

appliance beyond those means described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

17 Grounding or Polarization — The precautions should be

taken so that the grounding or polarization of an appliance is not defeated.

CAUTION

The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the apparatus itself is turned off.

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1.IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2.IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cables supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3.NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class "A" digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product, in a commercial environment, will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. However, operation of this product in a residential area is likely to cause interference in some form. In this case you, the user, bear the responsibility of correcting this condition.

This product generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the product "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem using one of the following measures:

Relocate either the product generating the interference of the device that is being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact your local retailer that is authorized to distribute this type of product. If you cannot locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion – and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive volume levels.

We Want You

LISTENING

For A Lifetime

This unit is a sophisticated stereo cassette deck. To ensure proper operation for the best possible performance, please read this manual carefully.

Choose the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to source of heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibration and excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture. Keep it away from sources of hum such as transformers or motors.

Do not open the cabinet as this may result in damage to the deck or electrical shock. If a foreign object should get into the deck, contact your local dealer.

Do not apply excessive force when operating switches and knobs.

When moving the deck, be sure to first pull out the power plug and remove all cords connecting the deck to other equipment.

Do not attempt to clean this unit with chemical solvents as this may damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

Never allow metallic items (e.g. screwdrivers, tools, etc.) to come near the record/playback head assembly. Doing so may not only scratch or damage the head’s mirror-smooth finish, it may also change the magnetic characteristics of the heads, causing a deterioration in reproduction quality.

Although the record/playback head used in this unit is a high quality head with outstanding reproduction characteristics, it can become dirty through the use of old tapes or from dust accumulation over time. This can have a serious effect on reproduction quality. Clean the heads regularly with one of the commonly available head cleaners or with cleaning solutions as explained later in this manual.

Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section of this manual for advice on common operating errors before concluding that your unit is faulty.

10.

Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet if the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

11.

Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

12.

Voltage Selector (General model only) The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local mains voltage BEFORE plugging in the AC mains supply.

Please check the copyright laws in your country to record from records, compact discs, radio, etc. Recording of copyright material may infringe copyright laws.

CAUTION (For Canada model)

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE “CLASS B” LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURES ......................................................................... 4

CONNECTIONS.................................................................. 5

NOTES ON THIS MANUAL ................................................ 5

PLAYBACK ......................................................................... 6

Basic operation ................................................................ 6

SELECTION SEARCH .................................................... 8

RELAY PLAYBACK ......................................................... 9

RECORDING .................................................................... 10

Basic operation .............................................................. 10

REC MUTE operation .................................................... 12

REC RETURN operation ............................................... 12

FEATURES

÷ High Quality Hard Permalloy Recording/Playback Head in

Deck B and Playback Head in Deck A

÷ Dolby B/C Noise Reduction ÷ Auto Tape Selector ÷ Relay Playback from DECK A to DECK B ÷ Selection Search

DUBBING.......................................................................... 13

CASSETTE TAPES .......................................................... 14

MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 15

OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER .......... 15

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................... 16

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 17

÷ Recording Mute Function ÷ Rec Return Operation ÷ Easy Dubbing Operation at Selectable Speed (Normal/

High)

÷ Peak Level Meters with Peak Hold Function ÷ Remote Control Capability with Optional Remote Control

Transmitter

Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

are trademarks of

LINE IN-LINE OUT

REC

CONNECTIONS

PLAY

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.

TAPE PBREC OUT

÷ 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

Amplifier or receiver

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.

÷ Connect the power cord to an AC wall outlet or to an AC

outlet on the rear panel of your amplifier/receiver (if provided).

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NOTES ON THIS MANUAL

In this manual, the main operation buttons of the front panel are indicated based on DECK B when the operation is common to both DECKs A and B. Since the locations of the buttons of DECK B and DECK A are the same, you can easily find the desired button even when operating DECK A.

Main operation buttons of DECK B

Main operation buttons of DECK A

NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK K-902

DIRECTION

RESET

! PLAY ⁄

STOP

MUTE/SEARCH

REC/PAUSE

EJECT

RECORD/PLAYBACK

DECK B

REC LEVEL

37 28 19

010

PHONES

POWER

PLAYBACK

DECK A

MODE

O / p / ∏ / RELAY

DOLBY NR

OFF/ B/ C

! PLAY ⁄

STOP

MUTE/SEARCH

DUBBING A # B

EJECT

NORMAL HIGH

RESETDIRECTION

PLAYBACK (Common to DECKs A and B)

Preparation for playback

÷ Turn on the POWER switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode.

Basic operation - To play back a cassette tape

EJECT

NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK K-902

PLAYBACK

POWER

POWER ➠ ON

RESET

RESETDIRECTION

RESET

DECK A

MODE

O / p / ∏ / RELAY

DOLBY NR

OFF/ B/ C

! PLAY ⁄

STOP

MUTE/SEARCH

DUBBING A # B

EJECT

NORMAL HIGH

! PLAY ⁄

MUTE/SEARCH

Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side facing down. (The side facing you is called the forward side and the opposite side is called the reverse side.) To close the compartment, push in the compartment door until it locks shut.

DIRECTION

STOP

REC/PAUSE

EJECT

⁄

RECORD/PLAYBACK

DOLBY NR

OFF/ B/ C

DECK B

PHONES

REC LEVEL

010

PHONES

Refer to the following description.

MODE

“/[/”/

RELAY

DIRECTION

Select the tape running direction for DECK A

PLAY

or B. Each time this button is pressed, the Refer to the following description.

tape running direction changes between

forward (#) and reverse (@), and the

corresponding indicator lights on the display.

To fast forward or rewind the tape When the tape running indicator # is lit:

Pressing the ⁄ button fast forwards the tape while pressing the ! button rewinds the tape.

To stop playback

Press the STOP button. To remove the cassette tape, press the EJECT button. The cassette compartment door opens. To turn off the power, press the POWER button.

When the tape running indicator @ is lit:

Pressing the ! button fast forwards the tape while pressing the ⁄ button rewinds the tape.

To set the counter reading to “0000”

Press the RESET button. Use the tape counter to aid in locating a point on a tape (0000 to 9999).

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