BGR KX-493/KX-393 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” NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-493 STANDBY/ON INTRO SCAN COUNTER TIMER REC OFF EJECT PLAY YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer REPEAT AUTO TAPE RESET MEMORY OFF/0-M/FULL TUNING PH
Thank you for purchasing this YAMAHA 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.
ENGLISH This owner’s manual covers YAMAHA cassette deck models KX-493 and KX-393. Please check which model you have purchased and read the sections that apply to your particular model. There may be some unnecessary items, so please skip them accordingly. TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES .......................................................................... 3 CONNECTIONS .................................................................. 3 PLAYBACK .............................................................
PLAYBACK Preparation for playback ÷ Be sure to set the TIMER switch to the OFF position (KX-493 only), then turn on the STANDBY/ON switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. MPX FILTER indicator KX-493 B/ When a tape is loaded, the corresponding tape type indicator lights.
PLAY TRIM control adjustment Press the & button. When the level of high frequencies is too boosted or absent while playing a tape recorded on another cassette deck, adjust the high frequency response with the PLAY TRIM control. To fast forward the tape: Press the ⁄ button. When high frequencies are absent, boost the high frequencies. When high frequencies are too boosted, attenuate the high frequencies. To fast rewind the tape: Press the ! button.
INTRO indicator NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK ‹ STANDBY/ON INTRO SCAN ⁄ EJECT ! REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer @ INTRO SCAN # MUTE/SEARCH SELECTION SEARCH - To play back a desired selection by searching for the beginning of the selection To search for the next selection To search for the beginning of the current selection To search for the selection located before the current selection When the beginning of the current selection is played: ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH ! MUTE
REPEAT OFF/0-M/FULL indicator KX-393 MEMORY indicator MEMORY indicator ‹ ‹ NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-493 NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-393 STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON INTRO SCAN COUNTER TIMER REC OFF RESET PLAY PHONES REPEAT AUTO TAPE MEMORY OFF/0-M/FULL TUNING LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM 0 EJECT ENGLISH KX-493 0 INTRO SCAN COUNTER DOLBY NR OFF/ BALANCE 0 REC B/ C/MPX LEVEL MIN MAX – + – + L R MIN MEMORY PHONES LEVEL TUNING BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRI
RECORDING Preparation for recording ÷ Be sure to set the TIMER switch to the OFF position (KX-493 only), then turn on the STANDBY/ON switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode.
DOLBY NR (OFF/ B/ C/MPX) button Each time this button is pressed, Dolby NR switches as follows: 3 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.
Play the loudest passage of the source to be recorded and watch the meter readings. Adjust the REC LEVEL control so that the highest peak may not exceed the optimum levels of each tape type. Normally, it is best to adjust the BALANCE control such that the LEFT and RIGHT meter readings are even. Output Level (dB) Setting the recording level (in step 5) 1 2 3 Frequency (Hz) 1 2 3 METAL NORM HIGH Insufficient bias (High frequencies are distorted.) Optimum bias Excessive bias (High frequencies are absent.
KX-393 Tape counter Tape counter ! ! NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-393 NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-493 STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON INTRO SCAN INTRO SCAN COUNTER TIMER REC OFF RESET PLAY PHONES REPEAT AUTO TAPE MEMORY OFF/0-M/FULL TUNING LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM 0 0 EJECT ENGLISH KX-493 YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer COUNTER DOLBY NR OFF/ BALANCE 0 REC B/ RESET C/MPX PHONES LEVEL REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH MIN – MAX + – + L R MIN TUNING LEVEL BIAS
TIMER RECORDING/PLAYBACK ( KX-493 only) With a commercially available audio timer it is possible to make recordings and initiate playback automatically at any time. Make sure that all power cord connections between the timer and amplifier/receiver are properly made. For details, refer to the instructions of your audio timer. No change in any of the other connections between the deck and amplifier/receiver, etc., is necessary.
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.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE SUB PANEL ( KX-493 only) To open the sub panel To close the sub panel OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER With the optional remote control transmitter RKX1, you can operate this unit at your listening position. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the remote control transmitter.
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.
Cause Fault Cure ÷ Normally-recorded tape is played back in Dolby NR. ÷ Heads are dirty. ÷ Heads are magnetized. ÷ Playback in OFF position. When playing back tapes recorded on other decks, meter deflections are greater (smaller) than when recorded. ÷ Basic levels are different for different cassette decks. ÷ This is not a fault. (KX-493 only) Recordings cannot be made with TIMER REC (deck only plays back). ÷ Protective tabs on cassette have been broken off.
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