s KX– 580 KX –480 KX– 380 Natural Sound Stereo Cassette Deck OWNER’S MANUAL Í IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of your unit in the space below. Model: Serial No: The serial number is located on the rear of the unit. Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.
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This owner’s manual covers 3 models of YAMAHA cassette deck KX-580, KX-480 and KX-380. Please check which model you have purchased and read the descriptions concerned. There may be some unnecessary items, so please skip them accordingly. TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES ........................................................................... 4 CONNECTIONS .................................................................. 4 PLAYBACK ..........................................................................
PLAYBACK Preparation for playback ÷ Be sure to set the TIMER switch to the OFF position (KX-580 and KX-480 only), then turn on the POWER switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. KX-580/KX-480 MPX FILTER indicator POWER = ON ŸB/ŸC and ŸS (KX-580 only) indicators When a tape is loaded, the corresponding tape type indicator lights.
To stop playback: DOLBY S NR Press the STOP button. DOLBY S NR is developed incorporating the concept of professional-use DOLBY SR system into the present DOLBY B/C NR. It offers the noise reduction effect increased by about 40%, compared to the former DOLBY C NR, and also the noise level of the low frequency range is reduced to 1/3.
INTRO indicator INTRO SCAN @ PLAY INTRO SCAN # ⁄ ! MUTE/SEARCH SELECTION SEARCH - To play back a desired selection by searching for the beginning of the selection To search for the next selection To search for the beginning of the current selection To search for the selection located before the current selection When the beginning of the current selection is played: ⁄ MUTE/SEARCH ! + MUTE/SEARCH ! + MUTE/SEARCH + The ! or ⁄ button and the MUTE/SEARCH button should be pressed simultaneousl
REPEAT 0-M/FULL indicator KX-580/KX-480 MEMORY indicator (KX-580 only) REPEAT OFF /0-M/FULL COUNTER RESET MEMORY button KX-380 MEMORY indicator PLAY !⁄ !⁄ MEMORY button MEMORY STOP operation - To return to the desired position Pressing the MEMORY button memorizes the desired counter reading. The MEMORY indicator lights. MEMORY 3 During fast forwarding or rewinding, the tape will stop at the counter reading point where the MEMORY button was pressed.
RECORDING Preparation for recording ÷ Be sure to set the TIMER switch to the OFF position (KX-580 and KX-480 only), then turn on the POWER switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode.
DOLBY NR button setting (in step 2) AUTO TAPE TUNING button (in step 4) DOLBY NR (OFF/ŸB/ŸC/MPX) button Each time this button is pressed, Dolby NR switches as follows: Pressing this button during the REC/PAUSE mode will activate the Auto Tape Tuning that makes it possible to internally determine the optimum recording characteristics (bias and recording sensitivity) according to the loaded cassette tape in about 20 seconds.
Setting the recording level (in step 3) Synchronized recording function Play the loudest passage of the source to be recorded and watch the meter readings. Adjust the REC LEVEL control so that the highest peak may not exceed the optimum levels of each tape type. Normally, it is best to adjust the BALANCE control such that the LEFT and RIGHT meter readings are even.
Tape counter (KX-580 only) KX-580/KX-480 RESET button KX-380 ! Tape counter MUTE/SEARCH RESET button ! MUTE/SEARCH REC MUTE operation - Inserting a blank space during recording During recording MUTE/SEARCH A 4-second blank interval is automatically recorded on the tape, and then the deck enters Rec/Pause mode. If a blank interval longer than 4 seconds is desired, keep pressing the button as long as you want.
TIMER RECORDING/PLAYBACK ( KX-580 and KX-480 only) With a commercially available audio timer it is possible to make recordings and initiate playback automatically at any time. Make sure that all power cord connections between the timer and amplifier/receiver are properly made. For details, refer to the instructions of your audio timer. No change in any of the other connections between the deck and amplifier/receiver, etc., is necessary.
CASSETTE TAPES CASSETTE TAPES There are many different types of cassette tapes available. However, they all conform to standard specifications so any brand may be used with the deck. ÷ Classification of Cassette Tapes by Formulation Cassette tapes are available in four basic types depending on their formulation, or type of magnetic material and manufacturing process.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE SUB PANEL ( KX-580 and KX-480 only) To open the sub panel To close the sub panel OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER With the optional remote control transmitter RS-KX1, you can operate this unit at your listening position. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the remote control transmitter.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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 local YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. Fault Cause Cure Tape doesn’t move in recording or playback. ÷ Power plug is not properly plugged in. ÷ End of tape. ÷ Cassette shell is warped or damaged.
Cause Fault Cure ÷ Normally-recorded tape is played back in Dolby NR. ÷ Heads are dirty. ÷ Heads are magnetized. ÷ Playback in OFF position. When playing back tapes recorded on other decks, meter deflections are greater (smaller) than when recorded. ÷ Basic levels are different for different cassette decks. ÷ This is not a fault. Recordings cannot be made with TIMER REC (deck only plays back) (except KX-380). ÷ Protective tabs on cassette have been broken off.
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