Yamaha KX-W392 User manual

NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592
DOLBY NR
OFF/ B/ C
REC LEVELBALANCE
010
19
28
37
5
46
L 5 5 R
44
33
22
0
11
–+
0
PLAY TRIM PHONES
DIRECTION
POWER MODE
O / p/ ∏/ RELAY
!PLAY ⁄
STOP
MUTE/SEARCH REC/PAUSE
EJECT NORMAL HIGH
DUBBING A #B
!PLAY ⁄
STOP
MUTE/SEARCH REC/PAUSE
EJECT
EFFECT
DSS
MODEDSS
RESETRESETDIRECTION
Cassette Stabilizer
RECORD/PLAYBACK
DECK A
Cassette Stabilizer
RECORD/PLAYBACK
DECK B
NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W492
DOLBY NR
OFF/ B/ C
REC LEVELBALANCE
010
19
28
37
5
46
L 5 5 R
44
33
22
0
11
–+
0
PLAY TRIM PHONES
DIRECTION
POWER MODE
O / p/ ∏/ RELAY
!PLAY ⁄
STOP
SEARCH
EJECT NORMAL HIGH
DUBBING A #B
!PLAY ⁄
STOP
MUTE/SEARCH REC/PAUSE
EJECT
RESET
RESETDIRECTION
PLAYBACK DECK A RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK B
NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W392
DOLBY NR
OFF/ B/ C
REC LEVEL
010
19
28
37
5
46 PHONES
DIRECTION
POWER MODE
O / p/ ∏/ RELAY
!PLAY ⁄
STOP
SEARCH
EJECT NORMAL HIGH
DUBBING A #B
!PLAY ⁄
STOP
MUTE/SEARCH REC/PAUSE
EJECT
RESET
RESETDIRECTION
PLAYBACK DECK A RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK B
KX-W592
KX-W492
KX-W392
OWNER’S MANUAL
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MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
Natural Sound Stereo Cassette Deck
Platine à cassette stéréo de la série “Natural Sound”
“Natural Sound” Stereo-Doppelkassettengerät
Natural Sound stereokassettdäck
Registratore a doppia cassette stereo a suono naturale
Magnetófono estéreo de dos de sonido natural
Stereo-cassettedeck voor een “natuurlijk geluid”

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Please check the copyright laws in your country to
record from records, compact discs, radio, etc.
Recording of copyright material may infringe copyright
laws.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power
source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the apparatus itself is turned off.
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 below.
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.
Special Instructions for U.K. Model
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are colored in accordance
with the following code:
Blue: NEUTRAL
Brown: LIVE
As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the colored markings
indentifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.
The wire which is colored BLUE must be connected the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or colored
BLACK. The wire which is colored BROWN must be
connected to the terminals which is marked with the letter
L or colored RED.
Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth
terminal of the three pin plug.
CAUTION (For Canada model)
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE
“CLASS B” LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS
FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO
INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS OF THE CANADIAN
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
1. This unit is a sophisticated stereo cassette deck. To
ensure proper operation for the best possible
performance, please read this manual carefully.
2. Choose the installation location of your unit carefully.
Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to source of
heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibration and
excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture. Keep it away
from sources of hum such as transformers or motors.
3. Do not open the cabinet as this may result in damage
to the deck or electrical shock. If a foreign object
should get into the deck, contact your local dealer.
4. When removing the power plug from the wall outlet,
always pull directly on the plug; never pull the cord
itself.
5. Do not apply excessive force when operating
switches and knobs.
6. When moving the deck, be sure to first pull out the
power plug and remove all cords connecting the deck
to other equipments.
7. Do not attempt to clean this unit with chemical
solvents as this may damage the finish. Use a clean,
dry cloth.
8. Never allow metallic items (e.g. screwdrivers, tools,
etc.) to come near the record/playback head
assembly. Doing so may not only scratch or damage
the head’s mirror-smooth finish, but also change the
magnetic characteristics of the heads, causing a
deterioration in reproduction quality.
9. Although the record/playback head used in this unit
is a high quality head with outstanding reproduction
characteristics, it can become dirty through the use
of old tapes or from dust accumulation over time.
This can have a serious effect on reproduction
quality.
Clean the heads regularly with one of the commonly
available head cleaners or with cleaning solutions as
explained later in this manual.
10. Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section of this
manual for advice on common operating errors
before concluding that your unit is faulty.
11. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
12. Voltage Selector (General Model only)
The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit
must be set for your local mains voltage BEFORE
plugging in the AC mains supply.
Thank you for purchasing the YAMAHA KX-W592/KX-W492/KX-W392 stereo cassette deck.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

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ENGLISHFRANÇAISDEUTSCHSVENSKAITALIANOESPAÑOLDUTCH
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES ......................................................................... 3
CONNECTIONS.................................................................. 4
NOTES ON THIS MANUAL ................................................ 4
PLAYBACK ......................................................................... 5
Basic operation ................................................................ 5
SELECTION SEARCH .................................................... 7
RELAY PLAYBACK ......................................................... 8
PLAY TRIM control adjustment (KX-W592 and KX-W492
only) ................................................................................. 8
DIGITAL SUPER SURROUND (DSS)
(KX-W592 only) ............................................................... 9
RECORDING .................................................................... 10
Basic operation .............................................................. 10
REC MUTE operation .................................................... 12
REC RETURN operation ............................................... 12
DUAL RECORDING (KX-W592 only)............................ 13
RELAY RECORDING (KX-W592 only).......................... 14
DUBBING.......................................................................... 15
CASSETTE TAPES .......................................................... 16
MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 17
OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER .......... 17
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................... 18
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 19
FEATURES
÷High Quality Hard Permalloy Recording/Playback Head in
Both Decks (KX-W592 only)
÷High Quality Hard Permalloy Recording/Playback Head in
Deck B and Playback Head in Deck A (KX-W492 and
KX-W392 only)
÷Secure Holding Damper Cassette Stabilizer allows you to
reduce unwanted vibration and modulation noise
(KX-W592 only)
÷Dolby HX Pro Dynamic Bias Servo (KX-W592 and
KX-W492 only)
÷Dolby B/C Noise Reduction
÷Digital Super Surround (DSS) Function enables you to
create an excellent audio sound field, applicable also for
recording (KX-W592 only)
÷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 Return Operation
÷Easy Dubbing Operation at Selectable Speed (Normal/
High)
÷Peak Level Meters with Peak Hold Function
÷Remote Control Capability with Optional Remote Control
Transmitter
Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension
manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation, HX Pro originated by Bang &
Olufsen.
“DOLBY”, the double-D symbol and “HX PRO” are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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PLAY
LINE IN-LINE OUT
L
R
TAPE PBREC OUT
L
R
3
REC
4
CONNECTIONS
To an AC outlet
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
Make sure that power to both the deck and your amplifier/
receiver is turned off before making any connections.
÷The White plug on the paired connecting cables
corresponds to the Left channel and the Red plug
corresponds to the Right channel. Make sure that the left
and right channel connections are properly made, and that
the plugs are 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 on your amplifier/receiver.
÷Connect the power cord to an AC wall outlet or to an AC
outlet on the rear panel of your amplifier/receiver (if
provided).
Amplifier or receiver
NOTES ON THIS MANUAL
In this manual, the main operation buttons of the front panel are indicated based on DECK B when the operation is common to
both DECKs A and B. Since the locations of the buttons of DECK B and DECK A are the same, you can easily find the desired
button even when operating DECK A. This manual covers three models. In most cases, however, only model KX-W592 is
shown in the example illustrations.
Example: KX-W592 Main operation buttons of DECK A
Main operation buttons of DECK B
NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592
DOLBY NR
OFF/ B/ C
REC LEVELBALANCE
010
19
28
37
5
46
L 5 5 R
44
33
22
0
11
–+
0
PLAY TRIM PHONES
POWER MODE
O / p/ ∏/ RELAY NORMAL HIGH
DUBBING A #B
EFFECT
DSS
MODEDSS
Cassette Stabilizer
RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK A Cassette Stabilizer
RECORD/PLAYBACK DECK B
DIRECTION
!PLAY ⁄
STOP
MUTE/SEARCH REC/PAUSE
EJECT
!PLAY ⁄
STOP
MUTE/SEARCH REC/PAUSE
EJECT
RESET
RESETDIRECTION

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ENGLISHFRANÇAISDEUTSCHSVENSKAITALIANOESPAÑOLDUTCH
PLAYBACK (Common to DECKs A and B)
NATURAL SOUND STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W592
DOLBY NR
OFF/ B/ C
REC LEVELBALANCE
010
19
28
37
5
46
L 5 5 R
44
33
22
0
11
–+
0
PLAY TRIM PHONES
DIRECTION
POWER MODE
O / p/ ∏/ RELAY
!PLAY ⁄
STOP
MUTE/SEARCH REC/PAUSE
EJECT
NORMAL HIGH
DUBBING A #B
!PLAY ⁄
STOP
MUTE/SEARCH REC/PAUSE
EJECT
EFFECT
DSS
MODEDSS
RESETRESETDIRECTION
Cassette Stabilizer
RECORD/PLAYBACK
DECK A
Cassette Stabilizer
RECORD/PLAYBACK
DECK B
POWER ➠ON
34 2
PHONES
STOP
1
RESET !
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Preparation for playback
÷Turn on the POWER switch.
÷Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode.
Basic operation - To play back a cassette tape
Example: KX-W592
EJECT
Insert the cassette with the
exposed tape side facing
down. (The side facing you is
called the forward side and
the opposite side is called the
reverse side.) To close the
compartment, push in the
compartment door until it
locks shut. Refer to the following description.
DOLBY NR
OFF/ B/ C
Refer to the following
description.
MODE
“/[/”/ RELAY
231
46
5
Refer to the following
description.
DIRECTION Select the tape running direction for DECK A
or B. Each time this button is pressed, the
tape running direction changes between
forward (#) and reverse (@), and the
corresponding indicator lights on the display.
To stop playback
Press the STOP button. To remove the cassette tape, press
the EJECT button. The cassette compartment door opens.
To turn off the power, press the POWER button.
To set the counter reading to “0000”
Press the RESET button. Use the tape counter to aid in
locating a point on a tape (0000 to 9999).
To fast forward or rewind the tape
When the tape running indicator #is lit:
Pressing the ⁄button fast forwards the tape while
pressing the !button rewinds the tape.
When the tape running indicator @is lit:
Pressing the !button fast forwards the tape while
pressing the ⁄button rewinds the tape.
PLAY
DSS MODE
EFFECT
DSS
KX-W592 only