Digital home theater component, digital sound projector, digital audio server, digital audio terminal, optional speaker system, plasma display monitor, digital cinema projector, digital home theatre receiver, dvd player, dvd changer, home theatre speaker (44 pages)
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PLAYBACK & SEARCH STANDBY/ON DUBBING A # B MODE DOLBY NR EJECT O / p / ∏ / RELAY OFF/ B/ C NORMAL NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK KX-W321 PLAYBACK STANDBY/ON DIRECTION RESET CLOSE ⁄ PLAY ⁄ DECK B RECORD/PLAYBACK &...
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.
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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.
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 PLAY TRIM CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (KX-W421 only) 9 RECORDING ...
÷ 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...
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 Example: KX-W421 NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK KX-W421 Cassette Stabilizer PLAYBACK...
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Tape counter KX-W421/ KX-W321 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.
Example: KX-W421 NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK KX-W421 Cassette PLAYBACK STANDBY/ON 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: ⁄...
Example: KX-W421 NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK KX-W421 Cassette PLAYBACK STANDBY/ON O / p / ∏ / RELAY 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.
– PHONES DOLBY NR MODE “/[/”/ OFF/ Refer to the following description. BALANCE LEVEL Play the program source to be Recording recorded and adjust the starts. recording level and balance. (KX-W321 does not have a REC BALANCE control.) RELAY PLAY...
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KX-W421/ KX-W321 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.
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.
DUBBING (From DECK A to DECK B) You can make dubbing from DECK A to DECK B. Open the cassette compartments by pressing the EJECT buttons and load a blank cassette tape in DECK B and the original cassette tape in DECK A. Example: KX-W421 Display during dubbing NORM or HIGH...
>), 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 authorized YAMAHA dealer or authorized service center for help. Fault Tape doesn’t move in recording or...
) ... 20 ~ 17,000 Hz ±3 dB Type IV/Metal ... 20 ~ 19,000 Hz ±3 dB Harmonic Distortion KX-W421 ... less than 0.8% KX-W321 ... less than 1.0% Input Sensitivity/Impedance Line ... 100 mV/43 k-ohms Output Level Line ... 570 mV/1.4 k-ohms Phones ...
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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 Cause ÷...