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... à cassette stéréo de la série "Natural Sound" 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 ... 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/...
... à cassette stéréo de la série "Natural Sound" 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 ... 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/...
Owner's Manual
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... on the unit. 11 Power-Cord Protection - The power cord of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle is operated. 2 Retain Instructions - In this YAMAHA stereo cassette deck. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may block the ventilation openings: or placed in a built-in the operating instructions. The unit should...
... on the unit. 11 Power-Cord Protection - The power cord of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle is operated. 2 Retain Instructions - In this YAMAHA stereo cassette deck. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may block the ventilation openings: or placed in a built-in the operating instructions. The unit should...
Owner's Manual
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... a safe place for future reference. 12. Compliance with other electronic devices. If the antenna lead-in is a sophisticated stereo cassette deck. One that interference will not result in your unit carefully. This unit is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the magnetic characteristics of...excessive volume levels. Never allow metallic items (e.g. This can become dirty through loud and clear without affecting your authority, granted by Yamaha may damage the finish. Keep this manual for your local mains voltage BEFORE plugging in the AC mains supply. (Voltage selector ...
... a safe place for future reference. 12. Compliance with other electronic devices. If the antenna lead-in is a sophisticated stereo cassette deck. One that interference will not result in your unit carefully. This unit is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the magnetic characteristics of...excessive volume levels. Never allow metallic items (e.g. This can become dirty through loud and clear without affecting your authority, granted by Yamaha may damage the finish. Keep this manual for your local mains voltage BEFORE plugging in the AC mains supply. (Voltage selector ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. This owner's manual covers YAMAHA cassette deck models KX-493 and KX-393. Make sure that the left and right channel connections are properly made, and that apply to the Right channel. TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES...
... 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. This owner's manual covers YAMAHA cassette deck models KX-493 and KX-393. Make sure that the left and right channel connections are properly made, and that apply to the Right channel. TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES...
Owner's Manual
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...this unit on the STANDBY/ON switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. TIMER 1 KX-393 STANDBY/ON NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-393 STANDBY/ON EJECT YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer PHONES PLAY TRIM PHONES LEVEL 2 REC/PAUSE MPX FILTER indicator B/ ... the compartment, push in the compartment door until it to the standby 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 ...
...this unit on the STANDBY/ON switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. TIMER 1 KX-393 STANDBY/ON NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-393 STANDBY/ON EJECT YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer PHONES PLAY TRIM PHONES LEVEL 2 REC/PAUSE MPX FILTER indicator B/ ... the compartment, push in the compartment door until it to the standby 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 ...
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button. To adjust the headphones level: Use the PHONES LEVEL control. KX-493 PLAY TRIM PLAY TRIM 0 0 DOLBY NR button setting (in step 2) DOLBY NR (...used for private listening: Insert the headphones plug into the PHONES jack. 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 ...or absent while playing a tape recorded on page 9. When high frequencies are explained on another cassette deck, adjust the high frequency response with DOLBY NR OFF No indicator lights. Note: The MPX filter settings...
button. To adjust the headphones level: Use the PHONES LEVEL control. KX-493 PLAY TRIM PLAY TRIM 0 0 DOLBY NR button setting (in step 2) DOLBY NR (...used for private listening: Insert the headphones plug into the PHONES jack. 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 ...or absent while playing a tape recorded on page 9. When high frequencies are explained on another cassette deck, adjust the high frequency response with DOLBY NR OFF No indicator lights. Note: The MPX filter settings...
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ENGLISH INTRO indicator NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK STANDBY/ON EJECT YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer INTRO SCAN REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH ‹ ⁄ ! @ INTRO SCAN # MUTE/SEARCH SELECTION SEARCH - To play back each selection in the ...
ENGLISH INTRO indicator NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK STANDBY/ON EJECT YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer INTRO SCAN REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH ‹ ⁄ ! @ INTRO SCAN # MUTE/SEARCH SELECTION SEARCH - To play back each selection in the ...
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...the MEMORY button at the beginning of the section during playback. 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 ... MIN MAX REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH COUNTER RESET REPEAT OFF/0-M/FULL COUNTER MEMORY !⁄ KX-393 MEMORY indicator ‹ 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...
...the MEMORY button at the beginning of the section during playback. 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 ... MIN MAX REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH COUNTER RESET REPEAT OFF/0-M/FULL COUNTER MEMORY !⁄ KX-393 MEMORY indicator ‹ 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...
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... 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 ...TUNNG indicator Tape counter MPX FILTER indicator STANDBY/ON SYNCHRO and REC indicators PEAK level meters 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 ...
... 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 ...TUNNG indicator Tape counter MPX FILTER indicator STANDBY/ON SYNCHRO and REC indicators PEAK level meters 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... signal. After completion of loaded tape. AUTO TAPE TUNING The Auto Tape Tuning function improves the quality of your recording, permitting critical adjustment of the deck's recording bias and sensitivity for overall frequencies) according to the loaded cassette tape, making a significant contribution to accurately match the characteristics of Auto Tape Tuning...
... signal. After completion of loaded tape. AUTO TAPE TUNING The Auto Tape Tuning function improves the quality of your recording, permitting critical adjustment of the deck's recording bias and sensitivity for overall frequencies) according to the loaded cassette tape, making a significant contribution to accurately match the characteristics of Auto Tape Tuning...
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...Rec/Pause mode after making a 4-second blank interval. 0-STOP OPERATION - REC RETURN OPERATION - 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... the same high quality even when played back on the tape, and then the deck enters Rec/Pause mode. KX-493 NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-493 STANDBY/ON TIMER REC OFF PLAY EJECT YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer Tape counter ! Inserting a blank space during recording During recording...
...Rec/Pause mode after making a 4-second blank interval. 0-STOP OPERATION - REC RETURN OPERATION - 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... the same high quality even when played back on the tape, and then the deck enters Rec/Pause mode. KX-493 NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-493 STANDBY/ON TIMER REC OFF PLAY EJECT YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer Tape counter ! Inserting a blank space during recording During recording...
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... enters Rec mode and the contents of your amplifier/receiver. 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 ...the TIMER switch to the REC position. The timer will shut power off at any of your audio timer. ENGLISH TIMER RECORDING/PLAYBACK ( KX-493 only) With a commercially available audio timer it is possible to make sure to set the TIMER switch to OFF position to prevent the ...
... enters Rec mode and the contents of your amplifier/receiver. 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 ...the TIMER switch to the REC position. The timer will shut power off at any of your audio timer. ENGLISH TIMER RECORDING/PLAYBACK ( KX-493 only) With a commercially available audio timer it is possible to make sure to set the TIMER switch to OFF position to prevent the ...
Owner's Manual
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... of recorded contents. The Auto Tape Selector determines which will be broken off after recording the tape. However, they each require specific tape deck adjustments for optimum performance. * YAMAHA does not recommend the use a cassette tape protected in four basic types depending on their formulation, or type of magnetic material and manufacturing...
... of recorded contents. The Auto Tape Selector determines which will be broken off after recording the tape. However, they each require specific tape deck adjustments for optimum performance. * YAMAHA does not recommend the use a cassette tape protected in four basic types depending on their formulation, or type of magnetic material and manufacturing...
Owner's Manual
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...poor sound quality, drop outs (intervals with no sound), unsteady tape speed, loss of high frequency response, etc. 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...After 20-30 hours of use will build up on the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers. ENGLISH OPENING AND 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 can...
...poor sound quality, drop outs (intervals with no sound), unsteady tape speed, loss of high frequency response, etc. 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...After 20-30 hours of use will build up on the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers. ENGLISH OPENING AND 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 can...
Owner's Manual
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...turn to take to a different tape. ÷ Replace with a fresh tape. ÷ A warped cassette shell cannot be fixed. TROUBLESHOOTING If your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. Fault Cause Cure Tape doesn't move in . ÷ End of tape. ÷ Cassette shell is warped or .... ÷ Check input and output connections and reinsert properly. ÷ Move away from the AC outlet. Excessive noise. ÷ Faulty connection between deck and stereo amplifier/receiver. ÷ Head is dirty. ÷ Head is an influence of the sound). Fails to record. ÷ Dirty capstan,...
...turn to take to a different tape. ÷ Replace with a fresh tape. ÷ A warped cassette shell cannot be fixed. TROUBLESHOOTING If your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. Fault Cause Cure Tape doesn't move in . ÷ End of tape. ÷ Cassette shell is warped or .... ÷ Check input and output connections and reinsert properly. ÷ Move away from the AC outlet. Excessive noise. ÷ Faulty connection between deck and stereo amplifier/receiver. ÷ Head is dirty. ÷ Head is an influence of the sound). Fails to record. ÷ Dirty capstan,...
Owner's Manual
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...sound is lighted strongly. ÷ Replace batteries. ÷ Operate it from less than when recorded. (KX-493 only) Recordings cannot be operated. When playing back tapes recorded on other decks, meter deflections are greater (smaller) than 7 meters (about 23 ft.) and 30°. ÷ ... Replace cassette tape, or cover tab holes with TIMER REC (deck only plays back). model 230 V, 50 Hz Australia model 240 V, 50 Hz General model 110/120/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 16 W (KX-493) 12 W (KX-393) 5 W (Standby) Dimensions (W x H x D) KX-493 435 x 125.5 x 278.5 mm (Approx. 17-1/8" x ...
...sound is lighted strongly. ÷ Replace batteries. ÷ Operate it from less than when recorded. (KX-493 only) Recordings cannot be operated. When playing back tapes recorded on other decks, meter deflections are greater (smaller) than 7 meters (about 23 ft.) and 30°. ÷ ... Replace cassette tape, or cover tab holes with TIMER REC (deck only plays back). model 230 V, 50 Hz Australia model 240 V, 50 Hz General model 110/120/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 16 W (KX-493) 12 W (KX-393) 5 W (Standby) Dimensions (W x H x D) KX-493 435 x 125.5 x 278.5 mm (Approx. 17-1/8" x ...