Yamaha K-903 User Manual

K-903

U C A

Natural Sound Stereo Cassette Deck Platine à cassette stéréo de la série “Natural Sound”

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK K-903

PLAYBACK

STANDBY/ON

MODE

O / p / ∏ / RELAY

CLOSE % % CLOSE

! ⁄

DECK A

DOLBY NR

OFF/ B/ C

EJECT EJECT

DUBBING A # B

NORMAL HIGH

DIRECTION RESETRESET DIRECTION

!⁄

PLAYPLAY

MUTE/SEARCH

REC/PAUSE

RECORD/PLAYBACK

REC LEVEL

MIN MAX

DECK B

PHONES

Thank you for purchasing this 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

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 unit is operated.

2 Retain Instructions — The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit 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 unit 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 unit should be used only with a

cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A A unit and cart combination

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

7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The unit should be mounted

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

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 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 unit should be situated away from heat

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

10 Power Sources — The unit should be connected to a

power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit.

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 unit.

12 Cleaning — The unit should be cleaned only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

13 No Use Periods — The power cord of the unit 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 unit.

15 Damage Requiring Service — The unit 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

unit; or

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

a marked change in performance; or

E. The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.

16 Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the

unit 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 the unit is not defeated.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, the unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

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 "B" digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment 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 unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or 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. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620

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

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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull directly on the plug; never pull the cord itself.

5. Do not apply excessive force when operating switches and knobs.

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

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

8. 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.

9. 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.

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

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. (Voltage selector adjustable between 110/120/220/240 V AC.)

Note

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

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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

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

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

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

PLAYBACK (Common to DECKs A and B)......................... 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 (From DECK A to DECK B) ............................. 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 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

LINE IN-LINE OUT

PLAY

REC

TAPE PBREC OUT

Amplifier or receiver

CONNECTIONS

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(U.S.A. model)

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. ÷ 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.

÷ The LINE OUT terminals on this unit are numbered 3 and the LINE IN jacks

are numbered 4. When connecting this unit to a YAMAHA amplifier or receiver whose terminals are numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 ... (etc.), connect this unit's LINE OUT terminals to the input terminals numbered 3 and connect this unit's LINE IN terminals to the output terminals numbered 4 on the rear panel of the amplifier or 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).

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 A and DECK B are the same, you can easily find the desired button even when operating DECK A.

Main operation buttons of DECK A

NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK K-903

PLAYBACK

STANDBY/ON

O / p / ∏ / RELAY

MODE

DECK A

DOLBY NR

OFF/ B/ C

% %

! ⁄

EJECT EJECT

DUBBING A # B

NORMAL HIGH

Main operation buttons of DECK B

DIRECTION RESETRESET DIRECTION

PLAYPLAY

!⁄

MUTE/SEARCH

REC/PAUSE

RECORD/PLAYBACK

Stabilizer

CassetteStabilizerCassette

REC LEVEL

MIN MAX

DECK B

PHONES

PLAYBACK (Common to DECKs A and B)

Preparation for playback

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

BASIC OPERATION - To play back a cassette tape

EJECT

NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK K-903

PLAYBACK

STANDBY/ON

RESET

EJECT

RESET

⁄

CLOSECLOSE

RECORD/PLAYBACK

StabilizerCassette

MODE

O / p / ∏ / RELAY

DECK A

DOLBY NR

OFF/ B/ C

RESET DIRECTION

! ⁄

PLAY PLAY

DUBBING A # B

EJECT

NORMAL HIGH

DIRECTION

!⁄

MUTE/SEARCH REC/PAUSE

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 the section of the compartment door marked % CLOSE until it locks shut.

Cassette

Stabilizer

REC LEVEL

MIN MAX

DECK B

PHONES

DOLBY NR

OFF/ B/ C

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.

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 & button. To remove the cassette tape, press the

EJECT button. The cassette compartment door opens. To

set the unit to standby mode, press the STANDBY/ON button.

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).

DOLBY NR selector setting (in step 2)

Be sure to set the DOLBY NR selector according to the system used for recording.

OFF: For a tape recorded with DOLBY NR OFF.

B: For a tape recorded with DOLBY B NR. C: For a tape recorded with DOLBY C NR.

:Both sides of the tape are played back. After

playing, the deck stops at the end of the tape. (When the tape running direction is set to ¤, only the reverse side is played.)

: Both sides of the tape are repeatedly played back

(up to 8 times).

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REVERSE MODE selector setting (in step 3)

The auto reverse function allows the tape running direction be reversed automatically. Select an auto reverse mode ( (

, , or

) or manual reverse mode

RELAY

: When playback or fast forwarding (or rewinding) of

one side of a tape is finished, the deck stops at the end of the tape.

Display during playback

The A or B indicator shown in the display represents the last deck operated.

Tape counter

Tape running direction indicator (DECK A)

RELAY

are played back sequentially. (See “RELAY PLAYBACK” on page 9.)

¤

‹

DUB HIGH RECB C

RELAY

NORM

: Cassette tapes loaded in DECKs A and B

Tape running direction indicator (DECK B)

Tape counter

¤

‹

—

30 dB

20 15 10 8 6 4 2 0 2 4 6

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.

To adjust the volume level

Use the volume control of the amplifier or receiver.

Note Never press the EJECT button when the tape is in motion.

To use headphones

Insert the headphones plug into the PHONES jack. Since the sound is also heard from the speakers, operate the amplifier to cut off the sound from the speakers for private listening.

MUTE/SEARCH

RESET

!⁄

NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK K-903

PLAYBACK

STANDBY/ON

MODE

O / p / ∏ / RELAY

% %

DECK A

DOLBY NR

OFF/ B/ C

! ⁄

EJECT EJECT

DUBBING A # B

NORMAL HIGH

DIRECTION RESETRESET DIRECTION

!⁄

PLAYPLAY

MUTE/SEARCH

REC/PAUSE

RECORD/PLAYBACK

Stabilizer

CassetteStabilizerCassette

REC LEVEL

MIN MAX

DECK B

PHONES

SELECTION SEARCH - To play back a desired selection by searching for the beginning of the selection

To search for the next selection When the # tape running indicator is lit:

⁄

Press simultaneously.

MUTE/SEARCH

To search for the beginning of the current selection When the # tape running indicator is lit:

MUTE/SEARCH

When the @ tape running indicator is lit:

Press simultaneously.

MUTE/SEARCH

When the @ tape running indicator is lit:

⁄

MUTE/SEARCH

Press simultaneously.

To search for the selection located before the current selection

÷ Operate the following buttons when the beginning of the current selection is being played. When the # tape running indicator is lit:

Press simultaneously.

MUTE/SEARCH

When the @ tape running indicator is lit:

⁄

Press simultaneously.

MUTE/SEARCH

Notes

÷ The blank interval between selections must be at least 4 seconds long. ÷ Selection search may not operate properly with tapes recorded at a low recording level or which have excessive noise.

NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK K-903

% %

DIRECTION RESETRESET DIRECTION

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PLAYBACK

STANDBY/ON

MODE

O / p / ∏ / RELAY

DECK A

DOLBY NR

OFF/ B/ C

! ⁄

EJECT EJECT

DUBBING A # B

NORMAL HIGH

PLAYPLAY

!⁄

MUTE/SEARCH

REC/PAUSE

RECORD/PLAYBACK

Stabilizer

CassetteStabilizerCassette

REC LEVEL

MIN MAX

MODE

RELAY PLAYBACK - To play DECK A and DECK B sequentially

Load the cassette tapes into DECKs A and B, start playback from DECK A. The playback patterns differ according to the setting of the MODE button. Refer to the following.

When the MODE button is set to

RELAY

DECK A (forward side \ reverse side) \ DECK B (forward side \ reverse side)

Up to 8 times

When the MODE button is set to

DECK A (forward side \ reverse side) DECK B (forward side \ reverse side)

Up to 8 times

When the MODE button is set to

DECK A (forward side \ reverse side) DECK B ( forward side \ reverse side) ÷ When the tape running direction is set to ™, only the reverse side is played.

Up to 8 times

DECK B

PHONES

Display

RELAY

When the MODE button is set to

DECK A (forward side or reverse side) DECK B (forward side or reverse side)

RECORDING

Preparation for recording

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

BASIC OPERATION - To record a program source

EJECT

NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK K-903

PLAYBACK

STANDBY/ON

MUTE/SEARCH

RESET DIRECTION

! ⁄

StabilizerCassette

MODE

O / p / ∏ / RELAY

DECK A

DOLBY NR

OFF/ B/ C

PLAY PLAY

DUBBING A # B

EJECT

NORMAL HIGH

Insert the cassette into DECK B 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 the section of the compartment door marked % CLOSE until it locks shut.

RESET

EJECT

RESET

DIRECTION

!⁄

MUTE/SEARCH REC/PAUSE

Refer to the following description.

CLOSECLOSE

RECORD/PLAYBACK

DOLBY NR

OFF/ B/ C

⁄

Cassette

Stabilizer

REC LEVEL

MIN MAX

DECK B

PHONES

Refer to the following description.

MODE

“/[/”/

RELAY

DIRECTION

Select the tape running direction. (Press the DIRECTION button for DECK B.) Each time the button is pressed, the tape running direction changes between forward (#) and reverse (@), and the indicator lights on the display.

REC/PAUSE

The REC indicator lights on the display. The deck enters the Rec/Pause mode.

REC LEVEL

MIN MAX

Play the program source to be recorded and adjust the

PLAY

Recording starts.

recording level.

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