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KX W582 – KX W482 – Natural Sound Stereo Cassette Deck DECK A DECK A 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.
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.
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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.
CONNECTIONS LINE IN LINE OUT PLAY REC OUT TAPE PB Amplifier or receiver 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.
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 POWER = ON KX-W582 POWER = ON KX-W482 Insert the cassette with the...
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DOLBY NR selector setting (in step 4) 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.
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: ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH Press simultaneously. To search for the beginning of the current selection When the # tape running indicator is lit: MUTE/SEARCH Press...
MODE RELAY PLAYBACK - To play DECK A and DECK B sequentially Load the cassette tapes into DECKs A and B, start playback of DECK A. Set the MODE selector to the RELAY position. DECK A (forward side \ reverse side) \ DECK B (forward side \ reverse side) PLAY TRIM control adjustment 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.
DIGITAL SUPER SURROUND (DSS) ( KX-W582 only) This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program Digital Super Surround function, which allows you to expand and shape the audio sound field, for a theater-like experience in the listening room. – Pressing the DSS button turns on and off the DSS effect. Each time the DSS MODE button is pressed, the DSS program changes in the following order and the corresponding indicator lights:...
Preparation for recording ÷ Turn on the POWER switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. Basic operation - To record a program source POWER = ON KX-W582 POWER = ON KX-W482 Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side facing down.
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Digital Super Surround (DSS) setting (in step 3) The DSS function can be utilized also for recording. Press the DSS MODE button to turn on the DSS function, and select one of the DSS programs by pressing the DSS button so that the corresponding indicator lights up. By recording with this function, you can enjoy the sources with your preferred DSS effect even when played back on car audios or portable headphone stereo systems.
REC MUTE operation - Inserting a blank space during recording During recording: MUTE/SEARCH During Rec mute operation, the REC indicator blinks. REC RETURN operation - To return to the point at which the recording started During recording: When the # indicator When the @ indicator is lit: is lit:...
DUAL RECORDING - To record a program source on both decks simultaneously To make the same tapes, use tapes of identical length. Insert cassette tapes in both DECKs A and B. Press the DECK A/B button to select DECK A. DECK A/B The DECK A indicator lights on the display.
MODE RELAY RECORDING - To record a program source sequentially on DECK A and DECK B Recording can be made sequentially on DECKs A and B. Start the relay recording always from the cassette in DECK Insert cassette tapes in both DECKs A and B. Press the DECK A/B button to select DECK A.
Dolby NR and/or DSS, these effects are also dubbed.) Synchronized recording function When operating this unit in combination 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.
>), 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.
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.
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 local YAMAHA dealer or authorized service center for help. Fault Tape doesn’t move in recording or playback.