ENGLISH s 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 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.
FEATURES ......................................................................... 3 CONNECTIONS ................................................................. 4 PLAYBACK ......................................................................... 5 SELECTION SEARCH .................................................... 7 RECORDING ...................................................................... 8 VARIOUS FUNCTIONS HELPFUL FOR HIGH QUALITY RECORDING ......................................................
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 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.
ENGLISH PLAYBACK Preparation for playback ¶ Press the STANDBY/ON switch to turn on the power. ¶ Set your amplifier to cassette deck function mode.
Display during playback Linear time tape counter SOURCE TAPE L dB –30 R 20 15 10 When a tape is loaded, the corresponding tape type indicator lights. SOURCE/TAPE indicators Tape remain indicator 8 6 REC I/NORM II/HIGH IV/METAL ŸBC TAPE TUNING 4 Ÿ 0 2 MPX FILTER 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.
⁄ ENGLISH ! 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 selection located before the current 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.
RECORDING Preparation for recording ¶ Press the STANDBY/ON switch to turn on the power. ¶ Set your amplifier to cassette deck function mode.
Tape remain indicator SOURCE TAPE L dB –30 R 20 15 10 8 6 Linear time tape counter 4 8 6 4 Ÿ 0 2 4 6 + Highest peak for Metal position tapes L dB –30 R 20 15 10 8 6 4 Ÿ 0 2 4 Ÿ 0 2 B/ MPX FILTER 4 6 Peak level meters + C/MPX FILTER indicators To stop recording temporarily Highest peak for Normal or High position tapes 10 ŸBC Note: The tape remain indicator may differ depending on the tape length, tape type or the size of hub.
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.
PLAY ENGLISH ! COUNTER RESET REC MUTE OPERATION — Inserting a blank space during recording During recording MUTE/ SEARCH 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. 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.
CASSETTE TAPES 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.
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.
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.
Playback sound is muffled and high frequencies are inaudible. When playing back tapes recorded on other decks, meter deflections are greater (smaller) than when recording. Cause ENGLISH Fault Cure ¶ A tape recorded without Dolby NR is played back with Dolby NR on. ¶ Heads are dirty. ¶ Heads are magnetized. ¶ Playback in OFF position. ¶ Basic levels are different for different cassette decks. ¶ This is not a fault. ¶ Clean heads and carry out demagnetization with head demagnetizer.
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