Yamaha KX-10 User Manual

ENGLISH

s

Platine à cassette stéréo de la série “Natural Sound”

“Natural Sound” Stereo-Kassettengerät

Registratore a cassette stereo a suono naturale

Magnetófono estéreo de sonido natural

Stereo-cassettedeck voor een “natuurlijk geluid”

KX-10

Natural Sound Stereo Cassette Deck

Natural Sound stereokassettdäck

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

BRUKSANVISNING

MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

1

Thank you for purchasing the YAMAHA KX-10 stereo cassette deck.

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

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 equipments.

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, but 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.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

For U.K. customers

If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug
supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an
appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the
instructions described below.
Note: The plug severed from the mains lead must be
destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if
engaged in a live socket outlet.

Special Instructions for U.K. Model

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Blue: NEUTRAL
Brown: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings indentifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured BLUE
must be connected the terminal which is marked with
the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is
coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminals
which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth
terminal of the three pin plug.

Special Instructions for Canada Model

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

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.

2

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

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURES......................................................................... 3

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

CASSETTE TAPES.......................................................... 12

MAINTENANCE............................................................... 13

OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER......... 13

TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................... 14

SPECIFICATIONS........................................................... 15

ENGLISH

¶3-Head Configuration
¶Dolby HX Pro Dynamic Bias Servo
¶Dolby B/C Noise Reduction
¶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

Note on transportation

This cassette tray protector protects against shock during
transportation.
Be sure to remove the protector before operating the unit,
and keep it for future use.

¶Play Trim Control for Improved Playback Compatibility

with Other Decks

¶Selection Search
¶Recording Mute Function
¶Rec Return/0-Return Function

¶Integrated System Remote Control Compatibility

Cassette tray protector

3

LINE IN LINE OUT

REC PLAY

4

L

R

CONNECTIONS

3

L

R

To an AC outlet

Amplifier

R

L

TAPE
PB

TAPE
REC

OUT

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.

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

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

4

PLAYBACK

Preparation for playback

¶ Press the STANDBY/ON switch to turn on the power.
¶ Set your amplifier to cassette deck function mode.

ENGLISH

STANDBY/ON
switch

1

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.

1

COUNTER
RESET

2

!

⁄

SOURCE

REC

I/NORM II/HIGH IV/METAL

TAPE

TAPE TUNING

L

dB

20 15 10 8 6 4 0 2Ÿ46

30

R

MONITOR

DOLBY NR

OFF/ŸB/

ŸC/MPX

7 STOP32PLAY TRIM

Ÿ

Refer to “DOLBY NR button
setting”.

B/ C indicators

MPX FILTER

B C

3

‹ PLAY)

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:

3

B (MPX off) For a tape recorded with DOLBY B NR

3333

C (MPX off) For a tape recorded with DOLBY C NR

B MPX on (available only for recording)
C MPX on (available only for recording)

OFF

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 are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Only the B indicator lights.

Only the C indicator lights.

For a tape recorded with DOLBY NR OFF
No indicator lights.

To fast forward the tape

Press the ⁄ button.

To fast rewind the tape

Press the ! button.

To adjust the volume level

Use the volume control of the amplifier.

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.

To enter the standby mode

Press the STANDBY/ON switch again.

5

Display during playback

100

10 dB

1k

10kHz

+

_

Linear time tape counter

Tape remain
indicator

SOURCE/TAPE
indicators

When a tape is loaded,
the corresponding tape
type indicator lights.

L

dB

–30 20 15 10 8 6 4 0 2Ÿ46

R

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

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.

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.

SOURCE

TAPE

REC

I/NORM II/HIGH IV/METAL

TAPE TUNING

B C

MPX FILTER

Ÿ

+

B/ C indicators

PLAY TRIM control adjustment

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.

When high frequencies
are too loud, attenuate
the high frequencies.

PLAY TRIM

00

When high frequencies are
too soft, boost the high
frequencies.

PLAY TRIM

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.

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.

6

–+–+

1High frequency sound

1
2
3

is too boosted.

2 Flat
3 High-frequency sound

is absent.

!⁄

MUTE/SEARCH

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

ENGLISH

To search for the next selection

MUTE/

⁄

SEARCH

+

The ⁄ button and the MUTE/SEARCH
button should be pressed simultaneously.

To search for the beginning of the current selection

MUTE/

!

SEARCH

+

The ! button and the MUTE/SEARCH
button should be pressed simultaneously.

To search for the selection located before the current
selection

When the beginning of the current
selection is played:

MUTE/

!

SEARCH

+

The ! button and the MUTE/SEARCH
button should be pressed simultaneously.

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.

7

RECORDING

Preparation for recording

¶ Press the STANDBY/ON switch to turn on the power.
¶ Set your amplifier to cassette deck function mode.

STANDBY/ON
switch

1

REC indicator

SOURCE

REC

TAPE

L

dB

20 15 10 8 6 4 0 2Ÿ46

30

R

TAPE TUNING

B/ C/MPX FILTER indicators

Peak level meters

I/NORM II/HIGH IV/METAL

MPX FILTER

Ÿ

B C

1

3

)

REC/

PAUSE

REC

AUTO TAPE
TUNING

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.

]

2 3

Play the program source to be
recorded and adjust the
recording level. See “Setting
the recording level”.

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.

Each time this button is pressed, Dolby NR switches as
follows:

MONITOR

2

Refer to “DOLBY NR button setting”.

REC LEVEL

100

4

DOLBY NR

OFF/ŸB/
ŸC/MPX

4

‹ PLAY

MPX filter

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.

3

B (MPX off)Recording with DOLBY B NR

33 3

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

3

C and MPX FILTER indicators light.

OFF Recording with no noise reduction

No indicator lights.

8

Display during recording

Tape remain indicator

Lights during rec pause mode or
recording. Blinks while the sound
muted section is recorded.

When a tape is loaded,
the corresponding tape
type indicator lights.

L

dB

–30 20 15 10 8 6 4 0 2Ÿ46

R

SOURCE/TAPE indicators

Linear time tape counter

Setting the recording level (in step 3)

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.)

Highest peak for Normal or High position tapes

L

dB

–30 20 15 10 8 6 4 0 2Ÿ46

R

Highest peak for Metal position tapes

L

dB

–30 20 15 10 8 6 4 0 2Ÿ46

R

SOURCE

TAPE

REC

TAPE TUNING

TAPE TUNING indicator

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.

To stop recording temporarily

Press the REC/PAUSE button. To resume recording,
press the 3 PLAY button.

+

+

To stop recording 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.

To enter the standby mode

Press the STANDBY/ON switch again.

I/NORM II/HIGH IV/METAL

B C

MPX FILTER

Ÿ

+

B/ C/MPX FILTER indicators

ENGLISH

Peak level meters

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.

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.

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.

Indicates the remaining tape length.

Lights when a tape is loaded.

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.

To monitor the just recorded sound

MONITOR

SOURCE

TAPE

To monitor the sound to be recorded

MONITOR

SOURCE

TAPE

9

VARIOUS FUNCTIONS HELPFUL FOR HIGH QUALITY RECORDING

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).

Input level

B

C

A

¶ 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.

¶ 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.

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.)

Output level (dB)

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.

10

PLAY!

ENGLISH

COUNTER RESET

REC MUTE OPERATION — Inserting a
blank space during recording

During recording

MUTE/

SEARCH

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.
To resume recording, press the 3 PLAY button.

MUTE/SEARCH

0-RETURN OPERATION — To return
to the "0:00" point

During recording

COUNTER

RESET

The counter reading returns to
"0:00" and this point is
memorized.

«

!

The tape will be automatically
rewound to the "0:00" point
and the recording mode is
canceled.

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.

11

CASSETTE T APES

CASSETTE TAPES

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.
¶ 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.

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.

PROTECTING YOUR RECORDINGS

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.
¶ 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.

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

12

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.

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING OF THE TAPE PATH

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.

DEMAGNETIZATION

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.

ENGLISH

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.

RESET

REMAIN TAPE

REC/PAUSE

s

REMOTE
CONTROL
TRANSMITTER

MEMORY

COUNTER

DUBBING

INTRO SCAN

!

SEARCH

DECK A/B

DIR A

DIR B

MONITOR

PLAY

!

STOP

REC MUTE

These shaded
buttons control
this deck.

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE

Remote sensor

6 m (20 feet)

30°

30°

13

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

Tape doesn’t move in recording or
playback.

REC/PAUSE button fails to function.

Sounds become faint and sometimes
inaudible.

Recorded sound is distorted.

Tape is playing back, but no sound is
heard.

Excessive noise.

Cause

¶ Power plug is not properly plugged in.
¶ End of tape.
¶ Cassette shell is warped or damaged.

¶ No cassette tape is loaded.
¶ Protective tabs are broken off.

¶ Head is dirty.
¶ Head is magnetized.

¶ Tape is damaged or of poor quality.
¶ Tape is bad (stretched or deformed,

etc.).

¶ Cassette shell is warped.

¶ Recording level is too high.

¶ Faulty connection between deck and

stereo amplifier/receiver.

¶ Head is dirty.
¶ Head is magnetized.

¶ Worn out or poor quality tape.
¶ Connection(s) improperly made.

¶ Affected by external electrical noise.

Cure

¶ Reinsert plug properly.
¶ Rewind tape or flip it over.
¶ Do not play damaged tapes.

¶ Load a cassette tape.
¶ Change tape or cover protective hole

with adhesive tape.

¶ Clean head.
¶ Demagnetize head using head

demagnetizer.

¶ Change to a different tape.
¶ Replace with a fresh tape.
¶ A warped cassette shell cannot be

fixed. Replace with another tape and
test.

¶ Check input level with peak level meter

and use lower rec level when recording.

¶ Check and secure connections.

¶ Clean head.
¶ Demagnetize head with head

demagnetizer.

¶ Change to better tape.
¶ Check input and output connections

and reinsert properly.

¶ Move away from electrical appliances

(TV, fluorescent light, electric blanket,
etc.).

Excessive wow (wavering of the
sound).

Tape stops in the middle of recording
or playback.

Fails to record.

Search does not operate.

High frequencies in the playback
sound are emphasized and unpleasant
to listen to, and noise level (hiss) is
also high.

14

¶ Dirty capstan, pinch roller, etc., or poor

tape.

¶ Tape is wound unevenly.
¶ Slack tape, or tape spillage wound

around capstan.

¶ REC LEVEL control is set too low.
¶ Protective tabs are broken off.

¶ Recorded section is too short.
¶ Recorded section has low-level portions.
¶ Conversation, etc. has been recorded.

¶ Dolby NR-recorded tape is played back in

OFF position.

¶ Clean capstan or pinch roller, or

change to better tape.

¶ Rewind tape.
¶ Remove the wound tape carefully. To

avoid this, insert pencil in hole in
cassette shell and turn to take up slack
in advance.

¶ Adjust REC LEVEL control.
¶ Change tape or cover protective hole with

adhesive tape.

¶ Blank sections must be at least 4 seconds

long.

¶ Playback in appropriate Dolby NR

position.

Fault

Playback sound is muffled and high
frequencies are inaudible.

Cause

¶ A tape recorded without Dolby NR is

played back with Dolby NR on.

¶ Heads are dirty.
¶ Heads are magnetized.

Cure

¶ Playback in OFF position.
¶ Clean heads and carry out

demagnetization with head
demagnetizer.

ENGLISH

When playing back tapes recorded on
other decks, meter deflections are
greater (smaller) than when recording.

¶ Basic levels are different for different

cassette decks.

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

Erase: double-gap Ferrite

Rapid Transport............................................95 sec. (C-60)

Wow and Flutter

W.RMS .................................................... less than 0.05%

W.Peak.................................................. less than ±0.08%

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

(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

Normal tape (–20 dB)................... 2 0 - 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)...................................... 4 0 d B

Cross Talk (125 Hz) ................................................... 55 dB

¶ This is not a fault.

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 ...................................................1 6 W

5 W(POWER OFF)

Dimensions (W x H x D) .....................280 x 119 x 360 mm

(11 x 4-11/16" x 14-3/16")

Weight ..................................................4.8 kg (10 lbs. 9 oz.)

Accessories

Connecting cords ......................................................... 2

* Specifications subject to change without notice.

15

s

YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A.
YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA
YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, D-2084 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY
YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. 17 RUE DES CAMPANULES, LOGNES 77321 MARNE LA VALLEE CEDEX 2 FRANCE
YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND
YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VASTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN
YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA

100

V 332900