User manual YAMAHA KX-10

[. . . ] s KX-10 Natural Sound Stereo Cassette Deck Platine à cassette stéréo de la série "Natural Sound" "Natural Sound" Stereo-Kassettengerät Natural Sound stereokassettdäck Registratore a cassette stereo a suono naturale Magnetófono estéreo de sonido natural Stereo-cassettedeck voor een "natuurlijk geluid" OWNER'S MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING 1 ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing the YAMAHA KX-10 stereo cassette deck. CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1. This unit is a sophisticated stereo cassette deck. To ensure proper operation for the best possible performance, please read this manual carefully. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 2. [. . . ] For example, the recorded (output) level (A in the figure) may differ from the recording (input) level (B in the figure), due to widely varying characteristics between brands of cassette tapes. Using the auto tape tuning function, these differences are effectively eliminated by adjusting the recording bias (for high frequencies) and sensitivity (for overall frequencies) according to the loaded cassette tape, making a significant contribution to overall recording quality (C in the figure). ¶ Auto tape tuning may not function with a tape of poor quality. In this case, the tape stops and the TAPE TUNING indicator does not light up. ¶ The adjusted recording characteristics are not cancelled as long as the TAPE TUNING indicator is lit. When you no longer need this adjustment, press the AUTO TAPE TUNING button in rec pause mode or stop mode. This adjustment is also cancelled when the ) button is pressed. Note When loading a tape of different brand even if whose tape types are the same, perform the auto tape tuning operation again even when the TAPE TUNING indicator lights up. DOLBY HX PRO DYNAMIC BIAS SERVO SYSTEM This unit incorporates the Dolby HX Pro system which automatically controls the effective bias to reduce distortion and noise, improving high frequency response during recording. Tapes recorded with this system retain the same high quality even when played back on other cassette decks. 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. Synchronized recording function When operating this unit in combinaton with the YAMAHA CD Player which has SYNCHRO button on its remote control transmitter, CD Synchronized recording function can be utilized. This function is operated with the remote control transmitter of the CD Player. (Regarding the operation, refer to the manual of the CD Player. ) Output level (dB) A B Input level C Frequency (Hz) <Operation> 1. Set the PLAY TRIM control to the center position. Press the REC/PAUSE button to enter the rec pause mode and adjust the recording level with the REC LEVEL control. The TAPE TUNING indicator blinks and the deck determines the optimum recording characteristics (bias and recording sensitivity) according to the loaded cassette tape in about 20 seconds. After completion of auto tape tuning, the tape is automatically rewound to the point where auto tape tuning began and the deck enters the rec pause mode. The TAPE TUNING indicator lights up. 10 ! PLAY COUNTER RESET MUTE/SEARCH REC MUTE OPERATION -- Inserting a blank space during recording During recording MUTE/ SEARCH 0-RETURN OPERATION -- To return to the "0:00" point During recording COUNTER RESET The counter reading returns to "0:00" and this point is memorized. 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 for as long as you want. When the MUTE/ SEARCH button is released, the deck enters rec pause mode after making a 4-second blank interval. To resume recording, press the 3 PLAY button. « ! The tape will be automatically rewound to the "0:00" point and the recording mode is canceled. Note: The tape will stop at the point slightly ahead of the "0:00" point (around ­ 0:01). REC RETURN OPERATION -- To return to the point at which the recording previously started During recording ! ¶ If the 3 PLAY button is pressed during recording, rec return operation automatically rewinds the tape to the point where the 3 PLAY button was previously pressed. 11 ENGLISH 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. [. . . ] 20 - 17, 000 Hz ±3 dB High (CrO2) tape (­20 dB) . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 18, 000 Hz ±3 dB Metal tape (­20 dB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 20, 000 Hz ±3 dB Harmonic Distortion Normal tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . less than 0. 8% High (CrO2) tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]