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PLAY ⁄ SEARCH & MUTE/SEARCH & REC/PAUSE EJECT DUBBING A # B NORMAL HIGH EJECT RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK B REC LEVEL PHONES MIN MAX U C A K-903 Natural Sound Stereo Cassette Deck Platine à cassette stéréo de la série "Natural Sound" OWNER'S MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK K-903 CLOSE % RESET DIRECTION DIRECTION RESET % CLOSE PLAYBACK STANDBY/ON DECK A MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C ! PLAY ⁄ !
PLAY ⁄ SEARCH & MUTE/SEARCH & REC/PAUSE EJECT DUBBING A # B NORMAL HIGH EJECT RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK B REC LEVEL PHONES MIN MAX U C A K-903 Natural Sound Stereo Cassette Deck Platine à cassette stéréo de la série "Natural Sound" OWNER'S MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK K-903 CLOSE % RESET DIRECTION DIRECTION RESET % CLOSE PLAYBACK STANDBY/ON DECK A MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C ! PLAY ⁄ !
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... may cause the unit and cart combination to . 4 Follow Instructions - The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged. 16 Servicing - or C. In this YAMAHA stereo cassette deck. The unit should be retained for purchasing this state, the unit is turned off. The precautions should be serviced by the manufacturer. 13 No Use...
... may cause the unit and cart combination to . 4 Follow Instructions - The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged. 16 Servicing - or C. In this YAMAHA stereo cassette deck. The unit should be retained for purchasing this state, the unit is turned off. The precautions should be serviced by the manufacturer. 13 No Use...
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... in the users manual, may damage the finish. Compliance with other electronic devices. We Want You Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to use only high quality shielded cables. Also avoid locations subject...6. This can become dirty through loud and clear without affecting your unit carefully. Keep this unit is a sophisticated stereo cassette deck. Never allow metallic items (e.g. Although the record/playback head used according to the instructions found to coaxial type cable. Follow ...
... in the users manual, may damage the finish. Compliance with other electronic devices. We Want You Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to use only high quality shielded cables. Also avoid locations subject...6. This can become dirty through loud and clear without affecting your unit carefully. Keep this unit is a sophisticated stereo cassette deck. Never allow metallic items (e.g. Although the record/playback head used according to the instructions found to coaxial type cable. Follow ...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 RECORDING 10 BASIC OPERATION 10 REC MUTE OPERATION 12 REC RETURN OPERATION 12 DUBBING (From DECK A to DECK B 13 CASSETTE TAPES 14 MAINTENANCE 15 OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER .......... 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 SPECIFICATIONS 17 FEATURES ÷...
TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 RECORDING 10 BASIC OPERATION 10 REC MUTE OPERATION 12 REC RETURN OPERATION 12 DUBBING (From DECK A to DECK B 13 CASSETTE TAPES 14 MAINTENANCE 15 OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER .......... 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 SPECIFICATIONS 17 FEATURES ÷...
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... AC outlet REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Make sure that the plugs are numbered 4. Since the locations of the buttons of DECK B NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK K-903 CLOSE % RESET DIRECTION DIRECTION RESET % CLOSE PLAYBACK STANDBY/ON Cassette Stabilizer DECK A MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C ! NOTES ON THIS MANUAL..., and the LINE IN/REC jacks on the deck should be connected to the REC OUT (Recording/Output) jacks on your amplifier/receiver (if provided). When connecting this unit's LINE IN terminals to a YAMAHA amplifier or receiver whose terminals are the same, ...
... AC outlet REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Make sure that the plugs are numbered 4. Since the locations of the buttons of DECK B NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK K-903 CLOSE % RESET DIRECTION DIRECTION RESET % CLOSE PLAYBACK STANDBY/ON Cassette Stabilizer DECK A MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C ! NOTES ON THIS MANUAL..., and the LINE IN/REC jacks on the deck should be connected to the REC OUT (Recording/Output) jacks on your amplifier/receiver (if provided). When connecting this unit's LINE IN terminals to a YAMAHA amplifier or receiver whose terminals are the same, ...
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PLAY ⁄ ! To set the unit to "0000" Press the RESET button. RESET ⁄ NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK K-903 CLOSE % RESET DIRECTION DIRECTION RESET % CLOSE PLAYBACK STANDBY/ON Cassette Stabilizer DECK A MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C ! To stop playback Press the & button. button ... the STANDBY/ON switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. When the tape running indicator # is lit: Pressing the ! The cassette compartment door opens. To play back a cassette tape 4 5 ! Each time this button is pressed, the tape ...
PLAY ⁄ ! To set the unit to "0000" Press the RESET button. RESET ⁄ NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK K-903 CLOSE % RESET DIRECTION DIRECTION RESET % CLOSE PLAYBACK STANDBY/ON Cassette Stabilizer DECK A MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C ! To stop playback Press the & button. button ... the STANDBY/ON switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. When the tape running indicator # is lit: Pressing the ! The cassette compartment door opens. To play back a cassette tape 4 5 ! Each time this button is pressed, the tape ...
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... indicator shown in the display represents the last deck operated. To adjust the volume level Use the volume control of a tape is also heard from the speakers, operate the amplifier to +6 dB range. RELAY : Cassette tapes loaded in DECKs A and B are played back. OFF: ...For a tape recorded with DOLBY C NR. B: For a tape recorded with DOLBY B NR. Tape running direction indicator (DECK A) Tape running direction indicator (DECK B) Tape counter Tape counter ¤A‹ RELAY...
... indicator shown in the display represents the last deck operated. To adjust the volume level Use the volume control of a tape is also heard from the speakers, operate the amplifier to +6 dB range. RELAY : Cassette tapes loaded in DECKs A and B are played back. OFF: ...For a tape recorded with DOLBY C NR. B: For a tape recorded with DOLBY B NR. Tape running direction indicator (DECK A) Tape running direction indicator (DECK B) Tape counter Tape counter ¤A‹ RELAY...
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... selection is being played. When the @ tape running indicator is lit: ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH Press simultaneously. RESET ⁄ NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK K-903 CLOSE % RESET DIRECTION DIRECTION RESET % CLOSE PLAYBACK STANDBY/ON Cassette Stabilizer DECK A MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C ! MUTE/SEARCH Press simultaneously. When the # tape running indicator is lit: When the @ tape...
... selection is being played. When the @ tape running indicator is lit: ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH Press simultaneously. RESET ⁄ NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK K-903 CLOSE % RESET DIRECTION DIRECTION RESET % CLOSE PLAYBACK STANDBY/ON Cassette Stabilizer DECK A MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C ! MUTE/SEARCH Press simultaneously. When the # tape running indicator is lit: When the @ tape...
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... RELAY SVENSKA ITALIANO ESPAÑOL DUTCH 9 When the MODE button is played. ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK K-903 CLOSE % RESET DIRECTION DIRECTION RESET % CLOSE PLAYBACK STANDBY/ON Cassette Stabilizer DECK A MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C ! PLAY ⁄ SEARCH & MUTE/SEARCH & REC/PAUSE EJECT DUBBING A # B NORMAL HIGH EJECT RECORD/PLAYBACK...
... RELAY SVENSKA ITALIANO ESPAÑOL DUTCH 9 When the MODE button is played. ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK K-903 CLOSE % RESET DIRECTION DIRECTION RESET % CLOSE PLAYBACK STANDBY/ON Cassette Stabilizer DECK A MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C ! PLAY ⁄ SEARCH & MUTE/SEARCH & REC/PAUSE EJECT DUBBING A # B NORMAL HIGH EJECT RECORD/PLAYBACK...
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... Select the tape running direction. (Press the DIRECTION button for recording ÷ Turn on the display. RESET ⁄ NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK K-903 CLOSE % RESET DIRECTION DIRECTION RESET % CLOSE PLAYBACK STANDBY/ON Cassette Stabilizer DECK A MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C ! BASIC OPERATION - MIN MAX The REC indicator lights on the STANDBY/ON switch. ÷...
... Select the tape running direction. (Press the DIRECTION button for recording ÷ Turn on the display. RESET ⁄ NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK K-903 CLOSE % RESET DIRECTION DIRECTION RESET % CLOSE PLAYBACK STANDBY/ON Cassette Stabilizer DECK A MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C ! BASIC OPERATION - MIN MAX The REC indicator lights on the STANDBY/ON switch. ÷...
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...0000" point. Rec Return functions according to "0000" during Rec mute mode. This function is operated with the YAMAHA CD Player which the recording started During recording: When the # indicator is desired, press the PLAY button at ... recording During recording: MUTE/SEARCH A 4-second blank interval is released, the deck enters Rec/Pause mode after making a 4-second blank interval. MUTE/SEARCH ! ⁄ NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK K-903 CLOSE % RESET DIRECTION DIRECTION RESET % CLOSE PLAYBACK STANDBY/ON Cassette Stabilizer DECK A MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/...
...0000" point. Rec Return functions according to "0000" during Rec mute mode. This function is operated with the YAMAHA CD Player which the recording started During recording: When the # indicator is desired, press the PLAY button at ... recording During recording: MUTE/SEARCH A 4-second blank interval is released, the deck enters Rec/Pause mode after making a 4-second blank interval. MUTE/SEARCH ! ⁄ NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK K-903 CLOSE % RESET DIRECTION DIRECTION RESET % CLOSE PLAYBACK STANDBY/ON Cassette Stabilizer DECK A MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/...
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... or HIGH indicator lights during dubbing. ¤A‹ RELAY ¤ B ‹ DUB NORM HIGH B C REC L - 30 dB 20 15 10 8 6 R 4 2 0 2 4 6+ NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK K-903 CLOSE % RESET DIRECTION DIRECTION RESET % CLOSE 2 1 PLAYBACK STANDBY/ON Cassette Stabilizer DECK A MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C ! Available operations while dubbing The Rec Return function can make dubbing from...
... or HIGH indicator lights during dubbing. ¤A‹ RELAY ¤ B ‹ DUB NORM HIGH B C REC L - 30 dB 20 15 10 8 6 R 4 2 0 2 4 6+ NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK K-903 CLOSE % RESET DIRECTION DIRECTION RESET % CLOSE 2 1 PLAYBACK STANDBY/ON Cassette Stabilizer DECK A MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C ! Available operations while dubbing The Rec Return function can make dubbing from...
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...pencil, pen or similar object into one of accidental erasure. TYPE II TYPE IV Detector slots Detector slots 14 STORING CASSETTES After putting a cassette tape back into the deck. Without this tab covering the hole, it should be broken off after recording the tape. all you wish without... according to standard specifications so any slack in a location away from exposure to do not cover the hole intended for optimum performance. * YAMAHA does not recommend the use a Ferrichrome tape, it will be played back with your amplifier/receiver during playback. There is a small tab...
...pencil, pen or similar object into one of accidental erasure. TYPE II TYPE IV Detector slots Detector slots 14 STORING CASSETTES After putting a cassette tape back into the deck. Without this tab covering the hole, it should be broken off after recording the tape. all you wish without... according to standard specifications so any slack in a location away from exposure to do not cover the hole intended for optimum performance. * YAMAHA does not recommend the use a Ferrichrome tape, it will be played back with your amplifier/receiver during playback. There is a small tab...
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...REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE Remote sensor SINGLE DECK ¤ ‹ INTRO SCAN DOUBLE DECK DUBBING DECK A/B DIR A DIR B COUNTER RESET ! ! DECK B Capstan Pinch roller Heads Capstan Pinch roller DEMAGNETIZATION After 20-30 hours of use a commercially available cassette tape-type head demagnetizer. ÷ When... or head demagnetizer. At this unit at your deck is dependent upon periodic cleaning of the heads, capstan, pinch roller, and all surfaces over which the tape travels with a commercially available cleaning cassette and fluid type cleaner. SEARCH PLAY ⁄...
...REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE Remote sensor SINGLE DECK ¤ ‹ INTRO SCAN DOUBLE DECK DUBBING DECK A/B DIR A DIR B COUNTER RESET ! ! DECK B Capstan Pinch roller Heads Capstan Pinch roller DEMAGNETIZATION After 20-30 hours of use a commercially available cassette tape-type head demagnetizer. ÷ When... or head demagnetizer. At this unit at your deck is dependent upon periodic cleaning of the heads, capstan, pinch roller, and all surfaces over which the tape travels with a commercially available cleaning cassette and fluid type cleaner. SEARCH PLAY ⁄...
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...too low. ÷ Protective tabs are emphasized and unpleasant to listen to, and noise level (hiss) is not listed, disconnect the deck's power cord and contact your cassette deck fails to a different tape. ÷ Replace with adhesive tape. ÷ Blank sections must be fixed. REC/PAUSE button fails to ... sound is too short. ÷ Recorded section has low-level portions. ÷ Conversation, etc. Fails to function. TROUBLESHOOTING If your authorized YAMAHA dealer or authorized service center for help. Cause ÷ Power plug is not properly plugged in recording or playback.
...too low. ÷ Protective tabs are emphasized and unpleasant to listen to, and noise level (hiss) is not listed, disconnect the deck's power cord and contact your cassette deck fails to a different tape. ÷ Replace with adhesive tape. ÷ Blank sections must be fixed. REC/PAUSE button fails to ... sound is too short. ÷ Recorded section has low-level portions. ÷ Conversation, etc. Fails to function. TROUBLESHOOTING If your authorized YAMAHA dealer or authorized service center for help. Cause ÷ Power plug is not properly plugged in recording or playback.
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...played back in Dolby NR. ÷ Heads are dirty. ÷ Heads are magnetized. ÷ Basic levels are different for different cassette decks. When playing back tapes recorded on 74 dB Frequency Response (-20 dB) Type I/Normal 20 ~ 16,000 Hz ±3 dB ...kg (11 lbs.) Accessory Audio cord 1 pair * Specifications subject to change without notice. SPECIFICATIONS Type Auto reverse 4-track, 2-channel recording and playback stereo double cassette deck Motors DC servo motor x 2 (main) Heads Recording/playback: Hard Permalloy x 1 Erase: Double-gap Ferrite x 1 Playback: Hard Permalloy x 1 Rapid ...
...played back in Dolby NR. ÷ Heads are dirty. ÷ Heads are magnetized. ÷ Basic levels are different for different cassette decks. When playing back tapes recorded on 74 dB Frequency Response (-20 dB) Type I/Normal 20 ~ 16,000 Hz ±3 dB ...kg (11 lbs.) Accessory Audio cord 1 pair * Specifications subject to change without notice. SPECIFICATIONS Type Auto reverse 4-track, 2-channel recording and playback stereo double cassette deck Motors DC servo motor x 2 (main) Heads Recording/playback: Hard Permalloy x 1 Erase: Double-gap Ferrite x 1 Playback: Hard Permalloy x 1 Rapid ...