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... COUNTER RESET MEMORY REPEAT AUTO TAPE OFF/0-M/FULL TUNING PHONES LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM 0 0 MIN MAX + + DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C/MPX BALANCE REC LEVEL 0 REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH LR MIN MAX NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-393 STANDBY/ON EJECT YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer INTRO SCAN COUNTER RESET MEMORY PHONES LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM 0 0 AUTO TAPE DOLBY NR TUNING OFF/ B/ C/MPX BALANCE REC LEVEL 0 REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH MIN MAX + + LR MIN MAX OWNER'S MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI
... COUNTER RESET MEMORY REPEAT AUTO TAPE OFF/0-M/FULL TUNING PHONES LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM 0 0 MIN MAX + + DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C/MPX BALANCE REC LEVEL 0 REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH LR MIN MAX NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-393 STANDBY/ON EJECT YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer INTRO SCAN COUNTER RESET MEMORY PHONES LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM 0 0 AUTO TAPE DOLBY NR TUNING OFF/ B/ C/MPX BALANCE REC LEVEL 0 REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH MIN MAX + + LR MIN MAX OWNER'S MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI
Owner's Manual
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.... 15 Damage Requiring Service - The unit has been exposed to service the unit beyond those means described in the operating instructions. or D. The user should be followed. 5 Water and Moisture - In this YAMAHA stereo cassette deck. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. ÷ Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with a cart or stand that produce heat. 10 Power Sources - WARNING TO REDUCE...
.... 15 Damage Requiring Service - The unit has been exposed to service the unit beyond those means described in the operating instructions. or D. The user should be followed. 5 Water and Moisture - In this YAMAHA stereo cassette deck. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. ÷ Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with a cart or stand that produce heat. 10 Power Sources - WARNING TO REDUCE...
Owner's Manual
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... authority, granted by turning the product "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem using one of old tapes or from records, compact discs, radio, etc. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product MUST be sure to first pull out the power plug and remove all cords connecting the deck to coaxial type cable. When moving the deck, be used. screwdrivers, tools, etc.) to read this manual carefully. 2. This...
... authority, granted by turning the product "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem using one of old tapes or from records, compact discs, radio, etc. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product MUST be sure to first pull out the power plug and remove all cords connecting the deck to coaxial type cable. When moving the deck, be used. screwdrivers, tools, etc.) to read this manual carefully. 2. This...
Owner's Manual
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... the plugs are turned off before making any connections. ÷ The White plug on the rear panel of Recording Characteristics with other decks ÷ 0-M/FULL Repeat Playback (KX-493 only), Selection Search and Bi-Directional Intro Scan ÷ Recording Mute function CONNECTIONS L R LINE IN REC LINE OUT PLAY REC OUT TAPE PB L R Amplifier or receiver 4 (U.S.A. There may be connected to the REC OUT (Rec/Output) jacks on your amplifier/receiver. ÷ Connect the power cord...
... the plugs are turned off before making any connections. ÷ The White plug on the rear panel of Recording Characteristics with other decks ÷ 0-M/FULL Repeat Playback (KX-493 only), Selection Search and Bi-Directional Intro Scan ÷ Recording Mute function CONNECTIONS L R LINE IN REC LINE OUT PLAY REC OUT TAPE PB L R Amplifier or receiver 4 (U.S.A. There may be connected to the REC OUT (Rec/Output) jacks on your amplifier/receiver. ÷ Connect the power cord...
Owner's Manual
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... & 3 ⁄ ! PHONES PLAY TRIM REC/PAUSE 1 PHONES LEVEL 2 Press STANDBY/ON to turn on . Please note that this unit on the STANDBY/ON switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-493 STANDBY/ON TIMER REC OFF PLAY EJECT YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer INTRO SCAN COUNTER RESET MEMORY REPEAT AUTO TAPE OFF/0-M/FULL TUNING PHONES LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM 0 0 DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C/MPX BALANCE REC LEVEL 0 MIN MAX -+ -+ LR...
... & 3 ⁄ ! PHONES PLAY TRIM REC/PAUSE 1 PHONES LEVEL 2 Press STANDBY/ON to turn on . Please note that this unit on the STANDBY/ON switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-493 STANDBY/ON TIMER REC OFF PLAY EJECT YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer INTRO SCAN COUNTER RESET MEMORY REPEAT AUTO TAPE OFF/0-M/FULL TUNING PHONES LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM 0 0 DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C/MPX BALANCE REC LEVEL 0 MIN MAX -+ -+ LR...
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... frequencies. To adjust the volume level: Use the volume control of high frequencies is too boosted or absent while playing a tape recorded on page 9. NR-OFF 10 dB 10 dB B-NR C-NR KX-393 PLAY TRIM 0 PLAY TRIM 0 10 dB 100 1k 1 2 3 10kHz 1 High frequency sound is too boosted. 2 Flat. 3 High frequency sound is pressed, Dolby NR switches as follows: 3 B(MPX OFF) For a tape recorded with DOLBY B NR Only the B indicator lights...
... frequencies. To adjust the volume level: Use the volume control of high frequencies is too boosted or absent while playing a tape recorded on page 9. NR-OFF 10 dB 10 dB B-NR C-NR KX-393 PLAY TRIM 0 PLAY TRIM 0 10 dB 100 1k 1 2 3 10kHz 1 High frequency sound is too boosted. 2 Flat. 3 High frequency sound is pressed, Dolby NR switches as follows: 3 B(MPX OFF) For a tape recorded with DOLBY B NR Only the B indicator lights...
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... scan may not operate properly with tapes recorded with a low record level or with excessive noise. 7 MUTE/SEARCH + To search for the beginning of each selection automatically To play back each selection in the forward direction: INTRO SCAN # The INTRO # indicator lights during forward intro scan. INTRO SCAN - MUTE/SEARCH + The ! ENGLISH INTRO indicator NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK STANDBY/ON EJECT YAMAHA GF Head...
... scan may not operate properly with tapes recorded with a low record level or with excessive noise. 7 MUTE/SEARCH + To search for the beginning of each selection automatically To play back each selection in the forward direction: INTRO SCAN # The INTRO # indicator lights during forward intro scan. INTRO SCAN - MUTE/SEARCH + The ! ENGLISH INTRO indicator NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK STANDBY/ON EJECT YAMAHA GF Head...
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... display lights up, and the tape immediately begins rewinding. RESET The tape is reset to 8 times. 1 Press the REPEAT OFF/0-M/FULL button so that the REPEAT 0-M indicator lights. KX-493 REPEAT OFF/0-M/FULL indicator MEMORY indicator ‹ NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-493 STANDBY/ON TIMER REC OFF PLAY EJECT YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer INTRO SCAN COUNTER RESET MEMORY REPEAT AUTO TAPE OFF/0-M/FULL TUNING PHONES LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM 0 0 DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C/MPX BALANCE REC LEVEL...
... display lights up, and the tape immediately begins rewinding. RESET The tape is reset to 8 times. 1 Press the REPEAT OFF/0-M/FULL button so that the REPEAT 0-M indicator lights. KX-493 REPEAT OFF/0-M/FULL indicator MEMORY indicator ‹ NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-493 STANDBY/ON TIMER REC OFF PLAY EJECT YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer INTRO SCAN COUNTER RESET MEMORY REPEAT AUTO TAPE OFF/0-M/FULL TUNING PHONES LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM 0 0 DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C/MPX BALANCE REC LEVEL...
Owner's Manual
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... locks shut. 5 BALANCE REC 0 2 DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C/MPX 3 REC/PAUSE Play the ] program source to be recorded facing you. KX-493 STANDBY/ON TAPE TUNNG indicator Tape counter MPX FILTER indicator SYNCHRO and REC indicators PEAK level meters NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-493 STANDBY/ON TIMER REC OFF PLAY EJECT YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer INTRO SCAN COUNTER RESET MEMORY REPEAT AUTO TAPE OFF/0-M/FULL TUNING PHONES LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM 0 0 DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C/MPX BALANCE REC LEVEL...
... locks shut. 5 BALANCE REC 0 2 DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C/MPX 3 REC/PAUSE Play the ] program source to be recorded facing you. KX-493 STANDBY/ON TAPE TUNNG indicator Tape counter MPX FILTER indicator SYNCHRO and REC indicators PEAK level meters NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-493 STANDBY/ON TIMER REC OFF PLAY EJECT YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer INTRO SCAN COUNTER RESET MEMORY REPEAT AUTO TAPE OFF/0-M/FULL TUNING PHONES LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM 0 0 DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C/MPX BALANCE REC LEVEL...
Owner's Manual
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... Auto Tape Tuning began and the REC/PAUSE mode is completed, the TAPE TUNING indicator lights. AUTO TAPE TUNING The Auto Tape Tuning function improves the quality of your recording, permitting critical adjustment of Auto Tape Tuning, the tape automatically rewinds to the center position before pressing the AUTO TAPE TUNING button. B Input Level C A Frequency (Hz) 10 Using the Auto Tape Tuning function, these differences are automatically adjusted while recording and playback operations in about 20 seconds. DOLBY NR button setting (in step 2) DOLBY NR (OFF/ B/ C/MPX) button Each time...
... Auto Tape Tuning began and the REC/PAUSE mode is completed, the TAPE TUNING indicator lights. AUTO TAPE TUNING The Auto Tape Tuning function improves the quality of your recording, permitting critical adjustment of Auto Tape Tuning, the tape automatically rewinds to the center position before pressing the AUTO TAPE TUNING button. B Input Level C A Frequency (Hz) 10 Using the Auto Tape Tuning function, these differences are automatically adjusted while recording and playback operations in about 20 seconds. DOLBY NR button setting (in step 2) DOLBY NR (OFF/ B/ C/MPX) button Each time...
Owner's Manual
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...-in Auto Tape Selector and the AUTO TAPE TUNING button for different tape types. KX-493 BIAS ADJUST When high frequencies are distorted, increase the recording bias by turning the BIAS ADJUST control counterclockwise. However, if you feel that the highest peak may not exceed the optimum levels of the remote controller is operated with the YAMAHA CD Player which has SYNCHRO button on the meter. This function is pressed. Adjust the REC LEVEL control...
...-in Auto Tape Selector and the AUTO TAPE TUNING button for different tape types. KX-493 BIAS ADJUST When high frequencies are distorted, increase the recording bias by turning the BIAS ADJUST control counterclockwise. However, if you feel that the highest peak may not exceed the optimum levels of the remote controller is operated with the YAMAHA CD Player which has SYNCHRO button on the meter. This function is pressed. Adjust the REC LEVEL control...
Owner's Manual
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... to the "0000" point. button is memorized. Tapes recorded with this system retain the same high quality even when played back on the tape, and then the deck enters Rec/Pause mode. NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-393 STANDBY/ON EJECT YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer INTRO SCAN COUNTER RESET MEMORY PHONES LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM 0 0 AUTO TAPE DOLBY NR TUNING OFF/ B/ C/MPX BALANCE REC LEVEL 0 REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH MIN...
... to the "0000" point. button is memorized. Tapes recorded with this system retain the same high quality even when played back on the tape, and then the deck enters Rec/Pause mode. NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-393 STANDBY/ON EJECT YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer INTRO SCAN COUNTER RESET MEMORY PHONES LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM 0 0 AUTO TAPE DOLBY NR TUNING OFF/ B/ C/MPX BALANCE REC LEVEL 0 REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH MIN...
Owner's Manual
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... turn power on your tuner which you wish to the desired recording start and stop times. TIMER NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-493 STANDBY/ON TIMER REC OFF PLAY EJECT YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer INTRO SCAN COUNTER RESET MEMORY REPEAT AUTO TAPE OFF/0-M/FULL TUNING PHONES LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM 0 0 DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C/MPX BALANCE REC LEVEL 0 MIN MAX -+ -+ LR MIN MAX REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH To an AC outlet Tuner Amplifier...
... turn power on your tuner which you wish to the desired recording start and stop times. TIMER NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-493 STANDBY/ON TIMER REC OFF PLAY EJECT YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer INTRO SCAN COUNTER RESET MEMORY REPEAT AUTO TAPE OFF/0-M/FULL TUNING PHONES LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM 0 0 DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C/MPX BALANCE REC LEVEL 0 MIN MAX -+ -+ LR MIN MAX REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH To an AC outlet Tuner Amplifier...
Owner's Manual
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... sure you have the required setting for optimum performance. * YAMAHA does not recommend the use a cassette tape protected in Auto Tape Selector which automatically adjusts for as long as Normal (Type I /NORM) settings, which type of tape is loaded by inserting a pencil, pen or similar object into one of the tape shell. As a result, early model Metal type tapes recorded on their formulation...
... sure you have the required setting for optimum performance. * YAMAHA does not recommend the use a cassette tape protected in Auto Tape Selector which automatically adjusts for as long as Normal (Type I /NORM) settings, which type of tape is loaded by inserting a pencil, pen or similar object into one of the tape shell. As a result, early model Metal type tapes recorded on their formulation...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 should use a commercially available head demagnetizer. ÷ When cleaning the tape path or demagnetizing the heads, be sure to follow carefully the instructions of high frequency response, etc. This can operate this time you can lead to poor sound quality...
... 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 should use a commercially available head demagnetizer. ÷ When cleaning the tape path or demagnetizing the heads, be sure to follow carefully the instructions of high frequency response, etc. This can operate this time you can lead to poor sound quality...
Owner's Manual
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...; There is not listed, disconnect the deck's power cord and contact your cassette deck fails to too low. ÷ Protective tabs are broken off . ÷ Load a cassette tape. ÷ Change tape or cover protective hole with adhesive tape. Replace with another tape and test. ÷ Check input level with head demagnetizer. ÷ Change to correct the problem. Excessive noise. ÷ Faulty connection between deck and stereo amplifier/receiver. ÷ Head is dirty. ÷...
...; There is not listed, disconnect the deck's power cord and contact your cassette deck fails to too low. ÷ Protective tabs are broken off . ÷ Load a cassette tape. ÷ Change tape or cover protective hole with adhesive tape. Replace with another tape and test. ÷ Check input level with head demagnetizer. ÷ Change to correct the problem. Excessive noise. ÷ Faulty connection between deck and stereo amplifier/receiver. ÷ Head is dirty. ÷...
Owner's Manual
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...% WRMS 0.07% W.Peak 0.12% Signal-to change without notice. 17 and Canada model 120 V, 60 Hz Europe and U.K. When playing back tapes recorded on other decks, meter deflections are inaudible. Cause Cure ÷ Normally-recorded tape is lighted strongly. ÷ Replace batteries. ÷ Operate it from less than when recorded. (KX-493 only) Recordings cannot be operated. The remote control transmitter cannot be made with...
...% WRMS 0.07% W.Peak 0.12% Signal-to change without notice. 17 and Canada model 120 V, 60 Hz Europe and U.K. When playing back tapes recorded on other decks, meter deflections are inaudible. Cause Cure ÷ Normally-recorded tape is lighted strongly. ÷ Replace batteries. ÷ Operate it from less than when recorded. (KX-493 only) Recordings cannot be operated. The remote control transmitter cannot be made with...