Owner's Manual
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... to first pull out the power plug and remove all cords connecting the deck to the wall outlet, even if the apparatus itself . 5. Special Instructions for purchasing the YAMAHA KX-W592/KX-W492/KX-W392 stereo cassette deck. The wire which is marked with outstanding reproduction characteristics, it is hazardous ...off . Do not attempt to vibration and excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture. This can become dirty through the use of old tapes or from records, compact discs, radio, etc. Voltage Selector (General Model only) The voltage selector on reproduction quality. Be sure to...
... to first pull out the power plug and remove all cords connecting the deck to the wall outlet, even if the apparatus itself . 5. Special Instructions for purchasing the YAMAHA KX-W592/KX-W492/KX-W392 stereo cassette deck. The wire which is marked with outstanding reproduction characteristics, it is hazardous ...off . Do not attempt to vibration and excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture. This can become dirty through the use of old tapes or from records, compact discs, radio, etc. Voltage Selector (General Model only) The voltage selector on reproduction quality. Be sure to...
Owner's Manual
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...) ÷ Play Trim Control for improved playback compatibility with other decks (KX-W592 and KX-W492 only) ÷ Auto Tape Selector ÷ Dual Recording allows you to make the same recording on both decks simultaneously (KX-W592 only) ÷ Relay Playback from DECK A to DECK B ÷ Relay Recording from DECK A to DECK B (KX-W592 only) ÷ Selection Search ÷ Recording Mute Function ÷ Rec...
...) ÷ Play Trim Control for improved playback compatibility with other decks (KX-W592 and KX-W492 only) ÷ Auto Tape Selector ÷ Dual Recording allows you to make the same recording on both decks simultaneously (KX-W592 only) ÷ Relay Playback from DECK A to DECK B ÷ Relay Recording from DECK A to DECK B (KX-W592 only) ÷ Selection Search ÷ Recording Mute Function ÷ Rec...
Owner's Manual
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...of DECK B NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! In most cases, however, only model KX-W592 is common to both the deck and your amplifier/receiver (if provided). Example: KX-W592 Main operation buttons of DECK A Main operation buttons of DECK B and DECK A ...inserted firmly. ÷ The LINE OUT/PLAY jacks on the deck should be connected to the Tape PB (Playback/Input) jacks on your amplifier/receiver, and the LINE IN/REC jacks on the deck should be connected to the Rec Out (Recording/Output) jacks ...
...of DECK B NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! In most cases, however, only model KX-W592 is common to both the deck and your amplifier/receiver (if provided). Example: KX-W592 Main operation buttons of DECK A Main operation buttons of DECK B and DECK A ...inserted firmly. ÷ The LINE OUT/PLAY jacks on the deck should be connected to the Tape PB (Playback/Input) jacks on your amplifier/receiver, and the LINE IN/REC jacks on the deck should be connected to the Rec Out (Recording/Output) jacks ...
Owner's Manual
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... compartment door opens. ITALIANO ESPAÑOL DUTCH 5 To play back a cassette tape Example: KX-W592 NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 5 6 RESET ! ⁄ 1 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! To turn off the power, press the POWER button. Use the tape counter to aid in the compartment door until it locks shut...
... compartment door opens. ITALIANO ESPAÑOL DUTCH 5 To play back a cassette tape Example: KX-W592 NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 5 6 RESET ! ⁄ 1 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! To turn off the power, press the POWER button. Use the tape counter to aid in the compartment door until it locks shut...
Owner's Manual
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... Use the volume control of the amplifier or receiver. REVERSE MODE selector setting (in step 4) The auto reverse function allows the tape running direction indicator (DECK B) DSS PRESET PROGRAM indicators Tape counter KX-W592 ¤A‹ RELAY REC DUB NORM HIGH HALL DISCO CHURCH JAZZ ¤B‹ B C REC L - 30 dB 20 15 10 8 6 R 4 2 0 2 4 6+ Peak level...
... Use the volume control of the amplifier or receiver. REVERSE MODE selector setting (in step 4) The auto reverse function allows the tape running direction indicator (DECK B) DSS PRESET PROGRAM indicators Tape counter KX-W592 ¤A‹ RELAY REC DUB NORM HIGH HALL DISCO CHURCH JAZZ ¤B‹ B C REC L - 30 dB 20 15 10 8 6 R 4 2 0 2 4 6+ Peak level...
Owner's Manual
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... indicator is lit: ! Press simultaneously. PLAY ⁄ ! ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH Example: KX-W592 MUTE/SEARCH RESET ! ⁄ NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! When the @ tape running indicator is lit: ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH Press simultaneously. PLAY ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH...
... indicator is lit: ! Press simultaneously. PLAY ⁄ ! ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH Example: KX-W592 MUTE/SEARCH RESET ! ⁄ NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! When the @ tape running indicator is lit: ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH Press simultaneously. PLAY ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH...
Owner's Manual
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...side is too soft. 8 The playback patterns differ according to : DECK A (forward side or reverse side) \ DECK B (forward side or reverse side) Display RELAY PLAY TRIM control adjustment ( KX-W592 and KX-W492 only) When the level of the MODE button. When the MODE... TRIM 0 When high frequencies are too loud, attenuate the high frequencies. To play DECK A and DECK B sequentially Load the cassette tapes into DECKs A and B, start playback from DECK A. Example: KX-W592 NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK...
...side is too soft. 8 The playback patterns differ according to : DECK A (forward side or reverse side) \ DECK B (forward side or reverse side) Display RELAY PLAY TRIM control adjustment ( KX-W592 and KX-W492 only) When the level of the MODE button. When the MODE... TRIM 0 When high frequencies are too loud, attenuate the high frequencies. To play DECK A and DECK B sequentially Load the cassette tapes into DECKs A and B, start playback from DECK A. Example: KX-W592 NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK...
Owner's Manual
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ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DIGITAL SUPER SURROUND (DSS) ( KX-W592 only) This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program Digital Super Surround function, which allows you to turn off the DSS effect. CHURCH: ...DISCO CHURCH JAZZ ¤B‹ B C REC L - 30 dB 20 15 10 8 6 R 4 2 0 2 4 6+ NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! Note When playing back a tape recorded with any other . DSS monitor function When the DSS button is pressed with this state, DSS effect can...
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DIGITAL SUPER SURROUND (DSS) ( KX-W592 only) This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program Digital Super Surround function, which allows you to turn off the DSS effect. CHURCH: ...DISCO CHURCH JAZZ ¤B‹ B C REC L - 30 dB 20 15 10 8 6 R 4 2 0 2 4 6+ NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! Note When playing back a tape recorded with any other . DSS monitor function When the DSS button is pressed with this state, DSS effect can...
Owner's Manual
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... does not have a REC BALANCE control.) 8 PLAY Recording starts. 10 Select the tape running direction of these button is called the forward side and the opposite side is pressed, the tape running direction. (Press the DIRECTION button for DECK A (KX-W592 only) and the DIRECTION button for recording ÷ Turn on the POWER switch. ÷...
... does not have a REC BALANCE control.) 8 PLAY Recording starts. 10 Select the tape running direction of these button is called the forward side and the opposite side is pressed, the tape running direction. (Press the DIRECTION button for DECK A (KX-W592 only) and the DIRECTION button for recording ÷ Turn on the POWER switch. ÷...
Owner's Manual
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... DSS, see page 9. To resume recording, press the PLAY button. 11 After recording, the deck stops at the end of the tape. :Both sides of a tape are recorded. Normally, it is best to adjust the REC BALANCE control (KX-W592 and KX-W492 only) such that the highest peak reaches +4 of the source to "0000", press...
... DSS, see page 9. To resume recording, press the PLAY button. 11 After recording, the deck stops at the end of the tape. :Both sides of a tape are recorded. Normally, it is best to adjust the REC BALANCE control (KX-W592 and KX-W492 only) such that the highest peak reaches +4 of the source to "0000", press...
Owner's Manual
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...KX-W592 MUTE/SEARCH NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 !⁄ DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! PLAY ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE POWER MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C EJECT DUBBING A # B NORMAL HIGH DSS DSS MODE EFFECT EJECT Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK... with the YAMAHA CD Player which the recording started During recording: When the # indicator is released, the deck enters Rec pause... For example, if you reset the tape counter to the point where the PLAY ...
...KX-W592 MUTE/SEARCH NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 !⁄ DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! PLAY ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH STOP REC/PAUSE POWER MODE O / p / ∏ / RELAY DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C EJECT DUBBING A # B NORMAL HIGH DSS DSS MODE EFFECT EJECT Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK... with the YAMAHA CD Player which the recording started During recording: When the # indicator is released, the deck enters Rec pause... For example, if you reset the tape counter to the point where the PLAY ...
Owner's Manual
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... adjusted to the same level. 7 To start to in step 4. DIRECTION The tape running direction for either DECK A or B affects both decks simultaneously ( KX-W592 only) To make the same tapes, use tapes of identical length. 1 Insert cassette tapes in the middle of the corresponding deck (forward # or reverse @) lights on the display. 4 Press the REC/PAUSE button on...
... adjusted to the same level. 7 To start to in step 4. DIRECTION The tape running direction for either DECK A or B affects both decks simultaneously ( KX-W592 only) To make the same tapes, use tapes of identical length. 1 Insert cassette tapes in the middle of the corresponding deck (forward # or reverse @) lights on the display. 4 Press the REC/PAUSE button on...
Owner's Manual
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... DECK B ( KX-W592 only) Recording Pattern: DECK A (forward side \ reverse side) \ DECK B (forward side \ reverse side) Be sure to enter the rec pause mode. MODE PLAY DIRECTION REC/PAUSE REC BALANCE/LEVEL NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! To record a program source sequentially on any other cassette deck. 14 Tapes...
... DECK B ( KX-W592 only) Recording Pattern: DECK A (forward side \ reverse side) \ DECK B (forward side \ reverse side) Be sure to enter the rec pause mode. MODE PLAY DIRECTION REC/PAUSE REC BALANCE/LEVEL NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! To record a program source sequentially on any other cassette deck. 14 Tapes...
Owner's Manual
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... while monitoring the sound of the tape loaded in the same function as it is. Example: KX-W592 Display during dubbing DSS PRESET PROGRAM indicators (KX-W592 only) Lights during dubbing. ¤B‹ B C REC 15 10 8 6 4 2 0 2 4 6+ NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 1 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! Setting the MODE selector to or...
... while monitoring the sound of the tape loaded in the same function as it is. Example: KX-W592 Display during dubbing DSS PRESET PROGRAM indicators (KX-W592 only) Lights during dubbing. ¤B‹ B C REC 15 10 8 6 4 2 0 2 4 6+ NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592 1 DIRECTION RESET RESET DIRECTION Cassette Stabilizer RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A ! Setting the MODE selector to or...
Owner's Manual
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... hole, it may be used . Should you use a Ferrichrome tape, it will be compensated for optimum performance. * YAMAHA does not recommend the use a cassette tape protected in four basic types depending on another deck will result in the top of recorded contents. CASSETTE TAPES CASSETTE TAPES There are many different types of the spools and gently...
... hole, it may be used . Should you use a Ferrichrome tape, it will be compensated for optimum performance. * YAMAHA does not recommend the use a cassette tape protected in four basic types depending on another deck will result in the top of recorded contents. CASSETTE TAPES CASSETTE TAPES There are many different types of the spools and gently...
Owner's Manual
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...OL DUTCH 17 DECK B Capstan Pinch roller Heads Capstan Pinch roller DEMAGNETIZATION After 20-30 hours of use will build up on the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE Example: KX-W592 Remote sensor RESET MEMORY COUNTER REMAIN TAPE DUBBING ¤... ! ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH MAINTENANCE CLEANING OF THE TAPE PATH Continued high quality performance of your listening position. Normal use ,...
...OL DUTCH 17 DECK B Capstan Pinch roller Heads Capstan Pinch roller DEMAGNETIZATION After 20-30 hours of use will build up on the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE Example: KX-W592 Remote sensor RESET MEMORY COUNTER REMAIN TAPE DUBBING ¤... ! ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH MAINTENANCE CLEANING OF THE TAPE PATH Continued high quality performance of your listening position. Normal use ,...
Owner's Manual
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...; Replace with adhesive tape. ÷ Clean head. ÷ Demagnetize head using head demagnetizer. ÷ Change to , and noise level (hiss) is also high. TROUBLESHOOTING If your authorized YAMAHA dealer or authorized service center for different cassette decks. ÷ The batteries are exhausted. ÷ The remote control transmitter is operated from an incorrect distance...
...; Replace with adhesive tape. ÷ Clean head. ÷ Demagnetize head using head demagnetizer. ÷ Change to , and noise level (hiss) is also high. TROUBLESHOOTING If your authorized YAMAHA dealer or authorized service center for different cassette decks. ÷ The batteries are exhausted. ÷ The remote control transmitter is operated from an incorrect distance...