User manual YAMAHA KX-250

[. . . ] REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 9 Heat -- The appliance should be situated away from ÷ 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. heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat. 10 Power Sources -- The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. 11 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 attention to receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 12 Cleaning -- The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 13 No Use Periods -- The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 14 Object and Liquid Entry -- Care should be taken so 1 Read Instructions -- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2 Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. that objects do not fall into and liquids not spilled into the inside of the appliance. 15 Damage Requiring Service -- The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. [. . . ] When the Auto Tape Tuning is completed, the TAPE TUNING indicator lights. After completion of Auto Tape Tuning, the tape automatically rewinds to the point where the Auto Tape Tuning began and the REC/PAUSE mode is engaged. The bias adjustment with the BIAS ADJUST control is possible even after this tuning. To clear Auto Tape Tuning setting, press the AUTO TAPE TUNING button once again, or load any cassette tape of different type. * When recording on the other side of the tape, another Auto Tape Tuning is unnecessary. When recording on the same type cassette tape of a different brand, another Auto Tape Tuning is advisable for much more accurate setting of the recording characteristics. off) Recording with DOLBY B NR Only the YB indicator lights. YC(MPX off) Recording with DOLBY C NR Only the YC indicator lights. YB MPX on Recording an FM broadcast with DOLBY B NR YB and MPX FILTER indicators light. YC MPX on Recording an FM broadcast with DOLBY C NR YC and MPX FILTER indicators light. OFF KX-580 only Recording with no noise reduction No indicator lights. DOLBY NR (OFF/YS/MPX) button Each time this button is pressed, DOLBY NR switches as follows: 3 YS(MPX off) Recording with DOLBY S NR Only the YS indicator lights. Recording an FM broadcast with DOLBY S NR YS and MPX FILTER indicators light. Recording with no noise reduction No indicator lights. YS MPX on OFF * Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "DOLBY" and the double-D symbol Y are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Output Level (dB) ÷ MPX filter: FM stations transmit a 19 kHz pilot signal in addition to the broadcast program. Sometimes this pilot signal may leak into the audio output depending on the tuner and broadcast conditions. This signal can cause improper operation of the Dolby NR systems. This will have no effect on the recording signal level. Remember to set the proper recording level. Set the timer to the desired recording start and stop times. It is advisable to set the timer to begin recording slightly before and end slightly after the actual broadcast receiving time to leave some room for later editing. Set the TIMER switch to the REC position. TIMER REC OFF PLAY Timer playback 1. Turn on the amplifier/receiver and adjust the volume and tone controls. Set the input mode selector of your amplifier/receiver to the cassette deck function mode. Set the timer to the time you wish to start and stop playback. Set the TIMER switch to the PLAY position. TIMER REC OFF PLAY 2. 3. 5. At the preset time, the timer will turn power on to the amplifier/receiver and cassette deck and begin playback. It will shut power off at the preset time as well ending playback. 4. The timer will send power to the amplifier/receiver, tuner and deck at the preset time, turning all the components on and initiating the recording. Note: Whenever the timer recording/playback is not intended, make sure to set the TIMER switch to OFF position to prevent the unnecessary recording/playback. ÷ If the TIMER switch is set to REC position and the power is supplied (plugging in the power cord or automatically supplying the power after power failure, etc. ), the deck automatically enters REC mode and the contents of the cassette tape inserted in the deck will be erased. 13 CASSETTE TAPES CASSETTE TAPES There are many different types of cassette tapes available. [. . . ] 20 ~ 17, 000 Hz ±3 dB CrO2 tape (­20 dB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 ~ 18, 000 Hz ±3 dB Metal tape (­20 dB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 ~ 20, 000 Hz ±3 dB <KX-380> Normal tape (­20 dB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 ~ 16, 000 Hz ±3 dB CrO2 tape (­20 dB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]