Yamaha KX-E300 User manual

UB
KX-E300
Cassette Deck
OWNER’S MANUAL
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I CAUTION
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.
•Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
1Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the product is operated.
2Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended
by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water –
for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool;
and the like.
8Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
9A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination to overturn.
10 Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not
be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
11 Power Sources – This product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power company. For
products intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12 Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped
with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having
one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
13 Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.
14 Lightning – For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
15 Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.
16 Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.
17 Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind
into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.
18 Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself
as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
19 Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION II
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. Cable/s supplied with this
product MUST be used. Follow all installation
instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void
your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to
comply with the requirements listed in FCC
Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices.
Compliance with these requirements provides a
reasonable level of assurance that your use of this
product in a residential environment will not result in
harmful interference with other electronic devices.
This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and,
if not installed and used according to the instructions
found in the users manual, may cause interference
harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.
Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee
that interference will not occur in all installations. If
this product is found to be the source of interference,
which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and
“ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one
of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being
affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient
the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon
lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory
results, please contact the local retailer authorized to
distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the
appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics
Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA
90620.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.
FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)
d) If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its normal
operation,
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
way, and
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance - this indicates a need for service.
20 Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
21 Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
22 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
23 Heat – The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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III CAUTION
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment
by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through
loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion – and, most
importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often
undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group recommend you to avoid
prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.
1To assure the finest performance, please read this manual
carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
2Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place
away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust,
moisture or cold. In a cabinet, allow about 2.5 cm (1
inch) of free space all around this unit for adequate
ventilation.
3Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances,
motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds.
4Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes
from cold to hot, nor locate this unit in an environment
with high humidity (i.e., a room with a humidifier) to
prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause
an electrical shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or
personal injury.
5Avoid installing this unit in a location where foreign
objects may fall onto this unit or where this unit may be
exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this
unit, do not place:
• Other components, as they may cause damage and/or
discoloration on the surface of this unit.
• Burning objects (i.e., candles), as they may cause fire,
damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
• Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall, spilling
the liquid and causing an electrical shock to the user and/
or damage to this unit.
6Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth,
curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the
temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire,
damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
7Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all
connections are complete.
8Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat,
possibly causing damage.
9Do not use excessive force on switches, knobs and/or
cords.
10 When disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet,
grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.
11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might
damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
12 Use only the voltage specified on this unit. Using this
unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and
may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal
injury. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any
damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage
other than as specified.
13 To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the power
cord from the wall outlet during an electrical storm.
14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact
qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service
is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any
reason.
15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of
time (i.e., vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from
the wall outlet.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if this unit itself is turned off. This state is called
the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to
consume a very small quantity of power.
16 Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on
common operating errors before concluding that this unit
is faulty.
17 Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set the
unit in standby mode, then disconnect the AC power plug
from the wall outlet.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. MODEL
IMPORTANT:
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue: NEUTRAL
Brown: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE
must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which
is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured
RED. Making sure that neither core is connected to the
earth terminal of the three pin plug.
For U.K. customers
If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the
plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and
an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the
instructions described above.
Note: The plug severed from the mains lead must be
destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous
if engaged in a live socket outlet.
IMPORTANT
Please record the serial number of this 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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FEATURES
•High performance auto-reverse tape deck
•Dolby B/C type noise reduction
CONTENTS
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY”and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Check that the following items are included.
•System control cable x 1•Audio pin cable x 2
FEATURES .............................................. 1
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ....................... 1
NOTES ABOUT CASSETTE TAPES .......... 1
NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS
Front panel ............................................................ 2
Display .................................................................. 2
CONNECTIONS
Connecting CRX-E300 ......................................... 3
Connecting RX-E400 and CDX-E400
(CDC-E500) ......................................................... 4
PLAYBACK ............................................. 5
RECORDING .......................................... 6
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................. 7
SPECIFICATIONS .................................... 7
•Synchronized recording/timer recording
by system connection
•REC/PLAY level meters with peak hold
function
NOTES ABOUT CASSETTE TAPES
Cassette tapes
•YAMAHA does not recommend the use of cassettes over 120 minutes in length since the extreme thinness of the tape
makes them susceptible to mechanical and recording problems.
•Since this unit automatically detects the tape type, you can use any type of tape.
Taking up slack in the tape
Before loading a tape on the tray, tighten the slack portion of tape with a pen or pencil.
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NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS
1Tape tray (P.5)
2(Open / Close) (P.5)
3&(Stop) (P.5)
4#(Play) (P.5)
5STANDBY/ON (P.5)
6COUNTER RESET (P.6)
7MODE (P.5)
8Multi-information display (P.2)
9REC/PAUSE (P.6)
0DOLBY NR (P.1)
qDIRECTION @# (P.5)
w!/ ⁄(Rewind, Music search
backward/Fast-forward, Music search
forward) (P.5)
eREC LEVEL (P.6)
Display
1Counter display
2Reverse mode indicator
3Dolby Noise Reduction indicator
4Direction indicator
5REC indicator
6Music SEARCH indicator
7PLAY indicator
8Rewind/Fast-forward indicator
9REC/PLAY level indicator
STANDBY/ON
NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASETTE DECK KX-E300
REC LEVEL
MIN MAX
DOLBY
NR
MODE
COUNTER
RESET
DIRECTION
REC/
PAUSE
DOLBY B-C NR
6 7598 0 we
1234
q
– 30 20 15 10 8 6 4 2 0 2 4 6 +dB
L
R
SEARCH
BC REC PLAY
23 4 56 7 8
9
1
Front panel
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CONNECTIONS
This unit (KX-E300)
Do not plug in this unit (or other components) until all connections are
complete.
•Connections should be made to the correct input/output jacks on the other component.
•Also refer to the owner’s manual supplied with the component you are connecting.
•If the placement of this unit causes noise in other equipment, such as a tuner, move them farther apart.
•The connection using the SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack allows you to control this unit as well as the connected
components of YAMAHA Piano Craft series. Make connections between the Piano Craft series components using the
system control cable.
Connecting CRX-E300
MD
TAPE
IN
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
AUX
D
A
B
LR
C
OUT
6
Ω MIN. /SPEAKER
OUT
DIGITAL SUBWOOFER
OPTICAL
SPEAKERS
RL
FM ANT
GND – AM ANT
75ΩUNBAL.
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
SYSTEM
CONNECTOR
IN
L
B OUT
R
A
CD receiver (CRX-E300)
Audio pin cables
(included)
System control cable
(included)
To wall outlet
To CRX-E300
•The analog OUT jacks on this unit are marked Åand the analog IN jacks are marked ı. When connecting this unit to
CRX-E300 whose jacks are marked Å, ı, Çand Î, connect this unit’s analog OUT jacks to the input jacks marked Å
and connect this unit’s analog IN jacks to the output jacks marked ıon the rear panel of CRX-E300.
•The SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack should be connected to the SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack on CRX-E300.
•To reduce the standby power consumption, connect the AC power cord of this unit to the switched AC outlet on
CRX-E300 (except for the U.K. model).
•If you add MDX-E300 (not available in some areas) to your system, you can connect the system connector jack to the
SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack on MDX-E300. Also, you can connect the power cord to the AC OUTLET on MDX-E300
(except for the U.K. model).
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SYSTEM
CONNECTOR
IN
L
B OUT
R
A
FM ANT
75ΩUNBAL.
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
SPEAKERS
SUBWOOFER
OUT
SYSTEM
CONNECTOR
GND
AM
ANT
TAPE
CD
AUX
MD
RL
R L
+
–
A
B
E
C
D
ANALOG DIGITAL
OPTICAL
SYSTEM
CONNECTOR
L
OUT
OUT
R
E
CONNECTIONS
Connecting RX-E400 and CDX-E400 (CDC-E500)
To wall outlet
This unit (KX-E300)
CD player (CDX-E400) or
CD changer (CDC-E500)
Receiver (RX-E400)
To RX-E400 or
wall outlet
To RX-E400
System control cable
(included)
Audio pin
cables
(included)
System control cable
(not included)
•The analog OUT jacks on this unit are marked Åand the analog IN jacks are marked ı. When connecting this unit to
RX-E400 whose jacks are marked Å, ı, Ç, Îand ‰, connect this unit’s analog OUT jacks to the input jacks marked
Åand connect this unit’s analog IN jacks to the output jacks marked ıon the rear panel of RX-E400.
•The SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack should be connected to the SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack on CDX-E400 or
CDC-E500.
•To reduce the standby power consumption, connect the AC power cord of this unit to the switched AC outlet on
RX-E400 (except for the U.K. model).
•If you add MDX-E300 (not available in some areas) to your system, you can connect the system connector jack to the
SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack on MDX-E300. Also, you can connect the power cord to the AC OUTLET on MDX-E300
(except for the U.K. model).
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STANDBY/ON
NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASETTE DECK KX-E300
REC LEVEL
MIN MAX
DOLBY
NR
MODE
COUNTER
RESET
DIRECTION
REC/
PAUSE
DOLBY B-C NR
1Press to open the tape tray and place a recorded
tape on the tray.
2Press to close the tape tray.
3Press MODE to select the reverse mode.
•Each time you press MODE, the reverse mode
changes and the corresponding mode indicator
lights up as follows:
: One side of the tape is played back.
: Both sides of the tape are played back.
: Both sides of the tape are played back up
to 8 times continuously.
4Press DIRECTION @#to change the direction of
the tape.
•If you place the tape on the tray with side A
upward, #indicates playing side A and @
indicates playing side B.
5Select the noise reduction type using DOLBY NR.
•Select the same noise reduction type as the one
used on the recording.
•Each time you press DOLBY NR, the noise
reduction type changes in the following order:
DOLBY B NR =DOLBY C NR =DOLBY NR
OFF.
6Press #to start play.
•The PLAY indicator lights up during playback.
To stop play
Press &.
To eject a tape
Press to open the tape tray and remove the tape from
the tray.
To adjust the volume level
Use the volume control of the receiver.
To fast-forward or rewind the tape
Press ⁄or !to fast-forward or rewind the tape
during stop mode.
To search for the beginning of a
selection
Press ⁄or !to search for the beginning of the next
or current selection during play mode.
While searching, the SEARCH indicator and !or ⁄
indicator light up in the display.
Notes
•The blank interval between selections must be at least 4
seconds long.
•The search function may not operate properly with tapes
recorded at a low recording level, tracks which begin/finish
with a fade or which have excessive noise.
•When you play the beginning part or end part of the tape, the
search function may not work correctly.
PLAYBACK
Tape tray &#
!/ ⁄DIRECTIONMODESTANDBY/
ON
DOLBY NR
Preparation
•Press STANDBY/ON to turn this unit on.
•Select “TAPE”as the input source of the connected
receiver.
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RECORDING
COUNTER RESET
REC/PAUSEMODE
REC LEVEL
DOLBY NR
DIRECTION
STANDBY/ON
NATURAL SOUND STEREO CASETTE DECK KX-E300
REC LEVEL
MIN MAX
DOLBY
NR
MODE
COUNTER
RESET
DIRECTION
REC/
PAUSE
DOLBY B-C NR
Preparation
•Press STANDBY/ON to turn this unit on.
1Press DIRECTION @#to change the direction of
the tape.
•If you place the tape on the tray with side A
upward, #indicates recording side A and @
indicates recording side B.
•If you want to record on both sides of the tape,
select the #direction.
2Press REC/PAUSE.
•This unit turns into standby mode for recording
and the REC indicator flashes.
3Press MODE to select the reverse mode.
•Each time you press MODE, the reverse mode
changes and the corresponding mode indicator
lights up as follows:
: One side of the tape is recorded.
: Both sides of the tape are recorded.
4Adjust the recording level by turning REC LEVEL.
•For the best results, play the loudest passage of
the source to be recorded and watch the recording
level meter in the display. Adjust REC LEVEL so
that the highest peak causes the +2 dB level
indicators to flicker.
5Select the noise reduction type using DOLBY NR.
•The Dolby B-type noise reduction provides
approximately 8 dB improvement in S/N ratio and
C-type adds additional improvement over the B-
type. The noise reduction is applied to both
recording and playback; be sure that the same
noise reduction is used on recording and playback.
6Press #.
•The REC and PLAY indicators light up during
recording.
7Start playing the source component.
•Synchronized start is possible if you made
connections using the system control cable. Press
^on the source component after step 5.
Recording begins automatically. To use timer
recording, please refer to the instructions supplied
with CRX-E300 or CRX-E400.
To pause recording
Press REC/PAUSE.
To resume recording, press #.
To stop recording
Press &.
The tape counter
The tape counter is useful for searching and locating a
certain point on the tape. Pressing COUNTER RESET
will reset the tape counter to “0000”.
Protecting your recordings
Tapes have removable tabs, which prevent accidental
recording or erasing from taking place. Removing the tab
on the top left protects the side facing you from erasure.
Cover the tab holes with adhesive tape to erase or record
again.
Note
Please check the copyright laws in your country to
record from records, compact discs, radio, etc.
Recording of copyright material may infringe
copyright laws.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If this unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the
simple measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the symptom column, disconnect the
power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. When receiving service, other Piano
Craft components you are using together with this unit may be needed.
There is an influence of strong external noise
(lightning, excessive static electricity, etc.) or a
misoperation was performed while using the
unit.
Slack tape wrapped around pinch roller.
Erasure prevention tab is broken off.
Head is dirty.
Head is dirty.
Tape is worn.
The DOLBY NR type is not correct.
Head is dirty.
Head is dirty.
Head has become magnetized.
Tape is worn.
Slack tape coming out of cassette shell.
Tape is worn.
System control cable is not connected.
Silent gaps between tracks are too short.
Excessively soft passages in the middle of
selections.
Conversation, or noise, etc. is recorded.
Turn this unit to the Standby mode and disconnect the
AC power cord from the wall outlet. After about 30
seconds have passed, connect the power and try again.
Take up slack with a pencil before using.
Replace tape or cover erasure prevention hole with
adhesive tape.
Clean heads.
Clean heads.
Replace the tape.
Select an appropriate DOLBY NR type. The same
noise reduction type should be used both on recording
and playback.
Clean heads.
Clean heads.
Demagnetize heads with head eraser.
Replace the tape.
Take up slack by turning reels with a pencil.
Replace the tape.
Connect this unit and the source component with the
system control cable firmly.
The function of searching for the beginning of a
desired track does not operate unless the silent gaps
between tracks are at least four seconds long.
This unit does not work normally.
Tape does not move during playback
or recording.
Cannot record.
Sound is distorted or fades out.
Poor sound quality
Stereo balance is poor.
Excessive noise
Tape travel stops in the middle of
playback or recording.
The synchronized recording function
does not work.
Cannot search for the beginning of
desired track of the tape
Symptom Cause Remedy
SPECIFICATIONS
Type ................................................. Auto reverse stereo cassette deck
Frequency response (–20 dB)
Type 1 (Normal) ...................................................... 30 to 15,000 Hz
Type 2 (High) .......................................................... 30 to 16,000 Hz
Type 4 (Metal) ......................................................... 30 to 18,000 Hz
Wow and flutter .......................................................... 0.09%, W.RMS
Signal-to-Noise ratio ...................................... 58 dB (Dolby NR OFF)
66 dB (Dolby B NR ON)
74 dB (Dolby C NR ON)
Harmonic Distortion ..................................................................... 1.0%
General
Power supply
[U.S.A. and Canada models] ................................. AC 120 V, 60 Hz
[U.K. and Europe models] ..................................... AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption ..................................................................... 12 W
Power consumption (standby mode) ............................................. 3 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) ....................................... 217 x 88 x 291 mm
Weight ........................................................................................ 3.0 kg
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Maintenance
Dirty heads, capstans, and pinch rollers can cause poor sound and tape jams. Clean these parts with a commercially
available cleaning tape.
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