UCA KX-493/KX-393 Natural Sound Stereo Cassette Deck Platine à cassette stéréo de la série “Natural Sound” NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-493 STANDBY/ON INTRO SCAN COUNTER TIMER REC OFF EJECT PLAY YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer REPEAT AUTO TAPE RESET MEMORY OFF/0-M/FULL TUNING PHONES LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM 0 0 DOLBY NR OFF/ BALANCE 0 REC B/ C/MPX LEVEL REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH MIN MAX + + L R MIN MAX NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-393 STANDBY/ON INTRO
Thank you for purchasing this YAMAHA stereo cassette deck. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cables supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
This owner’s manual covers YAMAHA cassette deck models KX-493 and KX-393. Please check which model you have purchased and read the sections that apply to your particular model. There may be some unnecessary items, so please skip them accordingly. TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES .......................................................................... 4 CONNECTIONS .................................................................. 4 PLAYBACK ......................................................................
ENGLISH PLAYBACK Preparation for playback ÷ Be sure to set the TIMER switch to the OFF position (KX-493 only), then turn on the STANDBY/ON switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode. MPX FILTER indicator KX-493 B/ When a tape is loaded, the corresponding tape type indicator lights.
To stop playback: PLAY TRIM control adjustment Press the & button. When the level of high frequencies is too boosted or absent while playing a tape recorded on another cassette deck, adjust the high frequency response with the PLAY TRIM control. To fast forward the tape: Press the ⁄ button. When high frequencies are absent, boost the high frequencies. When high frequencies are too boosted, attenuate the high frequencies. To fast rewind the tape: Press the ! button.
ENGLISH INTRO indicator NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK ‹ STANDBY/ON INTRO SCAN ⁄ EJECT ! REC/PAUSE MUTE/SEARCH YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer @ 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
REPEAT OFF/0-M/FULL indicator KX-493 KX-393 MEMORY indicator MEMORY indicator ‹ ‹ NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-493 NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-393 STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON INTRO SCAN COUNTER TIMER REC OFF RESET PLAY PHONES REPEAT AUTO TAPE MEMORY OFF/0-M/FULL TUNING LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM 0 EJECT 0 INTRO SCAN DOLBY NR OFF/ BALANCE 0 REC B/ COUNTER C/MPX RESET PHONES MAX – + – + L R MIN LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM 0 EJECT MIN TUNING DOLBY
ENGLISH RECORDING Preparation for recording ÷ Be sure to set the TIMER switch to the OFF position (KX-493 only), then turn on the STANDBY/ON switch. ÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode.
DOLBY NR button setting (in step 2) DOLBY NR (OFF/ B/ C/MPX) button Each time this button is pressed, Dolby NR switches as follows: 3 B(MPX OFF) Recording with DOLBY B NR Only the B indicator lights. ∞ C(MPX OFF) Recording with DOLBY C NR Only the C indicator lights. ∞ B MPX ON Recording an FM broadcast with DOLBY B NR B and MPX FILTER indicators light. ∞ C MPX ON Recording an FM broadcast with DOLBY C NR C and MPX FILTER indicators light.
1 2 3 Frequency (Hz) 1 2 3 METAL NORM HIGH ENGLISH 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. Output Level (dB) Setting the recording level (in step 5) Insufficient bias (High frequencies are distorted.
KX-493 KX-393 Tape counter ! Tape counter ! NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-493 NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASSETTE DECK KX-393 STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON INTRO SCAN COUNTER TIMER REC OFF RESET PLAY PHONES REPEAT AUTO TAPE MEMORY OFF/0-M/FULL TUNING LEVEL BIAS ADJUST PLAY TRIM 0 0 EJECT YAMAHA GF Head Cassette Stabilizer INTRO SCAN DOLBY NR OFF/ BALANCE 0 REC B/ COUNTER C/MPX RESET PHONES + – + L R MIN LEVEL MAX DOLBY NR OFF/ B/ C/MPX MUTE/SEARCH 0 BALANCE 0 REC L
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.
To open the sub panel ENGLISH OPENING AND CLOSING THE SUB PANEL ( KX-493 only) To close the sub panel OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER With the optional remote control transmitter RKX1, 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 authorized 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.
ENGLISH 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. (KX-493 only) Recordings cannot be made with TIMER REC (deck only plays back). ÷ Protective tabs on cassette have been broken off.
Cause Problème Remède ÷ Une bande enregistrée normalement est lue avec Dolby NR. ÷ Les têtes sont sales. ÷ Les têtes sont magnétisées. ÷ Ne pas utiliser le réducteur Dolby NR. Lors de la lecture de bandes enregistrées sur d’autres platines, les déflexions du compteur sont plus grandes (plus petites) qu’à l’enregistrement. ÷ Les niveaux de base sont différents pour diverses platines. ÷ Ceci n’est pas un défaut.