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KX W582
KX W482
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DECK A
DECK B
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DECK A
DECK B
Natural Sound Stereo Cassette Deck
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OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT
Please record the serial number of your 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.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR UNIT.
1. This unit is a sophisticated stereo cassette deck. To
ensure proper operation for the best possible
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
performance, please read this manual carefully.
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. 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.
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. Failure to follow instructions could void
your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.
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. Do not apply excessive force when operating switches
and knobs.
3.NOTE: This product has been tested and found to
comply with the requirements listed in FCC
5. When moving the deck, be sure to first pull out the
power plug and remove all cords connecting the deck
to other equipment.
Regulations, Part 15 for Class "A" digital devices.
Compliance with these requirements provides a
reasonable level of assurance that your use of this
product, in a commercial environment, will not result in
harmful interference with other electronic devices.
However, operation of this product in a residential area
is likely to cause interference in some form. In this
case you, the user, bear the responsibility of correcting
this condition.
6. Do not attempt to clean this unit with chemical
solvents as this may damage the finish. Use a clean,
dry cloth.
7. 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, it may also change
the magnetic characteristics of the heads, causing a
deterioration in reproduction quality.
This product 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 product "OFF" and
"ON", please try to eliminate the problem using one of
the following measures:
8. 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.
Relocate either the product generating the interference
of 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.
9. Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section of this
manual for advice on common operating errors before
concluding that your unit is faulty.
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 your local retailer
that is authorized to distribute this type of product. If
you cannot locate the appropriate retailer, please
contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6600
Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620
10. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet if the unit
is not to be used for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug.
Never pull the cord itself.
11. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.
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.
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
Please check the copyright laws in your country to
record from records, compact discs, radio, etc.
Recording of copyright material may infringe copyright
laws.
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
We
the Electronic Industries Association's
Want You
Consumer Electronics Group recommend
you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive
volume levels.
LISTENING
For A Lifetime
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES ......................................................................... 4
DUBBING.......................................................................... 16
CASSETTE TAPES .......................................................... 17
MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 18
OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER .......... 18
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................... 19
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................Back cover
CONNECTIONS.................................................................. 5
PLAYBACK ......................................................................... 6
Basic operation ................................................................ 6
SELECTION SEARCH .................................................... 8
RELAY PLAYBACK ......................................................... 9
PLAY TRIM control adjustment ....................................... 9
DIGITAL SUPER SURROUND (DSS)
(KX-W582 only) ............................................................. 10
RECORDING .................................................................... 11
Basic operation .............................................................. 11
REC MUTE operation .................................................... 13
REC RETURN operation ............................................... 13
DUAL RECORDING ...................................................... 14
RELAY RECORDING .................................................... 15
FEATURES
÷ High Quality Hard Permalloy Recording/Playback Head in
Both Decks
÷ Dual Recording allows you to make the same recording on
both decks simultaneously
÷ Secure Holding Damper Cassette Stabilizer allows you to
reduce unwanted vibration and modulation noise (KX-
W582 only)
÷ Relay Playback from DECK A to DECK B
÷ Relay Recording from DECK A to DECK B
÷ Selection Search
÷ Dolby HX Pro Dynamic Bias Servo
÷ Dolby B/C Noise Reduction
÷ Recording Mute Function
÷ Rec Return Operation
÷ Digital Super Surround (DSS) Function enables you to
create an excellent audio sound field, applicable also for
recording (KX-W582 only)
÷ Play Trim Control for improved playback compatibility with
other decks
÷ Easy Dubbing Operation at Selectable Speed (Normal/
High)
÷ Peak Level Meters with Peak Hold Function
÷ Remote Control Capability with Optional Remote Control
Transmitter
÷ Auto Tape Selector
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CONNECTIONS
L
R
LINE IN
REC
LINE OUT
PLAY
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.
REC OUT
L
TAPE PB
R
Amplifier or receiver
÷ 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).
5
PLAYBACK (Common to DECKs A and B)
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
!/⁄
PHONES
2 7
4
POWER = ON
RESET
KX-W582
s
DECK A
DECK B
STOP
5
5
1
PHONES
6 3
2 7
1
1
!/⁄
4
POWER = ON
RESET
KX-W482
s
DECK A
DECK B
STOP
1
6
2
1
4
3
KX-W582 only
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.
DSS
Press the DECK
A/B button to
EJECT
DECK A/B
DSS MODE
select the deck to
be operated. The
corresponding
indicator lights on
the display.
Refer to the following
description.
5
6
7
DIRECTION
DOLBY NR
MODE
”
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.
“
RELAY
B
OFF
C
A
B
PLAY
+
=
+
=
Refer to the following
description.
Refer to the following
description.
To fast forward or rewind the tape
To stop playback
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.
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.
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DOLBY NR selector setting (in step 4)
Be sure to set the DOLBY NR selector according to the
system used for recording.
REVERSE MODE selector setting (in step 5)
The auto reverse function allows the tape running direction
to be reversed automatically. Select an auto reverse mode
(”), manual reverse mode (“) or RELAY playback mode.
OFF: For a tape recorded with DOLBY NR OFF.
B: For a tape recorded with DOLBY B NR.
C: For a tape recorded with DOLBY C NR.
“: When playback or fast forwarding (or rewinding) of one
side of a tape is finished, the deck stops at the end of
the tape.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
”: Both sides of the tape are repeatedly played back (up
to 8 times).
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
÷ When the tape is fast forwarded to the end of a side,
playback automatically starts from the other side.
When the tape is rewound to the beginning of a side,
playback automatically starts from the beginning.
RELAY: Cassette tapes loaded in DECKs A and B are
played back sequentially. (See “RELAY PLAYBACK”
on page 9.)
Display during playback
KX-W582
Tape running direction
indicator (DECK A)
Tape running direction
indicator (DECK B)
Tape counter
Tape counter
SYNCHRO
DUB NORM HIGH
¤
A
REC
‹
¤
B
REC
‹
HALL DISCO CHURCH
JAZZ CLUB
DSS PRESET
PROGRAM indicators
L
dB
R
–
+
30
20
15
10
8
6
4
2
0
2
4
6
Peak level meters
Indicate the peaks of the signal levels during recording and playback over a –30 dB to +6 dB
range. There are separate meters for each left and right channel. These level meters have a
peak hold function which holds the peak level for about 1.5 seconds.
Tape running direction
indicator (DECK A)
Tape running direction
indicator (DECK B)
KX-W482
Tape counter
Tape counter
SYNCHRO
DUB NORM HIGH
¤
A
REC
‹
¤
B
REC
‹
L
dB
R
–
+
30
20
15
10
8
6
4
2
0
2
4
6
Peak level meters
Indicate the peaks of the signal levels during recording and playback over a –30 dB to +6 dB
range. There are separate meters for each left and right channel. These level meters have a
peak hold function which holds the peak level for about 1.5 seconds.
To adjust the volume level
Use the volume control of the amplifier or receiver.
Note
Never press the EJECT button during playback.
To use headphones
Insert the headphones plug into the PHONES jack. Since
the sound is also heard from the speakers, operate the
amplifier to cut off the sound from the speakers for private
listening.
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RESET
!
⁄
s
MUTE/SEARCH
DECK A
DECK B
SELECTION SEARCH - To play back a desired selection by searching for the beginning of the selection
To search for the next selection
When the @ tape running indicator is lit:
!
When the # tape running indicator is lit:
⁄
MUTE/SEARCH
MUTE/SEARCH
+
+
Press
Press
simultaneously.
simultaneously.
To search for the beginning of the current selection
When the # tape running indicator is lit:
When the @ tape running indicator is lit:
!
⁄
MUTE/SEARCH
MUTE/SEARCH
+
+
Press
simultaneously.
Press
simultaneously.
To search for the selection located before the current selection
÷ Operate the following buttons when the beginning of the current selection is being played.
When the # tape running indicator is lit:
When the @ tape running indicator is lit:
⁄
!
MUTE/SEARCH
MUTE/SEARCH
+
+
Press
simultaneously.
Press
simultaneously.
Notes
÷ The blank interval between selections must be at least 4 seconds long.
÷ Selection search may not operate properly with tapes recorded at a low recording level or which have excessive noise.
÷ Use the tape counter to aid in locating a point on a tape (0000 to 9999). To set the counter reading to “0000”, press the
RESET button.
8
s
MODE
DECK A
DECK B
PLAY TRIM
RELAY PLAYBACK - To play DECK A and DECK B sequentially
Load the cassette tapes into DECKs A and B, start playback of DECK A.
Set the MODE selector to the RELAY position.
DECK A (forward side \ reverse side) \ DECK B (forward side \ reverse side)
5
Up to 8 times
PLAY TRIM control adjustment
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.
PLAY TRIM
When high frequencies are too loud,
attenuate the high frequencies.
0
+
1
2
3
_
10 dB
1k
100
10kHz
+
–
PLAY TRIM
0
When high frequencies are too soft, boost
the high frequencies.
1
2
3
High frequency sound is too loud.
Flat
High-frequency sound is too soft.
–
+
9
DIGITAL SUPER SURROUND (DSS) ( KX-W582 only)
This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program Digital Super Surround function, which allows you to expand and shape
the audio sound field, for a theater-like experience in the listening room.
s
¶
DECK A
DECK B
DSS
DSS MODE
∞
SYNCHRO
DUB NORM HIGH
HALL DISCO CHURCH
¤
A
‹
¤
B
REC
‹
REC
Indicates your selection
of the DSS program.
JAZZ CLUB
L
dB
R
– 30
20
15
10
8
6
4
2
0
2
4
6
+
Pressing the DSS button turns on and off the DSS effect.
Note
To playback the tape recorded with this unit applying the
DSS effect, be sure to turn off the DSS function. If the DSS
is activated also for playback, the reproduced sound will be
unnatural.
DSS
DSS monitor function
When the DSS button is pressed with any cassette inserted
in neither of the decks, “dSS” appears on the display in
position of the tape counters of both decks.
Each time the DSS MODE button is pressed, the DSS
program changes in the following order and the
corresponding indicator lights:
A
‹
‹
3 HALL
3 DISCO
3 CHURCH
3 JAZZ CLUB
DISCO 2 HALL 2
HALL
L
dB
R
JAZZ CLUB 2
CHURCH 2
– 30
20
15
10
8
6
4
2
0
2
4
6
+
DSS MODE
In this state, DSS effect can be applied to the input signal to
the LINE IN jacks from any other source than cassette
decks. The sound with DSS effect is output to the LINE OUT
jacks.
• On the amplifier, select the source to apply the DSS effect
with the REC OUT selector and set the input selector to
the TAPE position.
If the amplifier has no REC OUT selector, select the
source with the input selector and set the amplifier to the
TAPE MONITOR mode.
• Adjust the output level with the REC LEVEL control so that
the reproduced sound is not distorted. For details, see
“Setting the recording level” on page 12.
Description of each Sound Field Program
Programmed to provide largest sound field effects
when listening through headphones.
HALL: A mode suitable for playing live recording of pop or
rock concerts with vocals. The expansion and
reverberation of concert hall are provided even when the
speakers are installed close to each other.
DISCO: Crisp bass and solid, powerful sound reproduces
the atmosphere of a disco.
:
CHURCH: Long echo time reproduces rich reverberation in
a church. Suitable for vocal music.
JAZZ CLUB: A very rich presence is reproduced together
with a three-dimensional feeling where each musical
instrument asserts itself in the front line.
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RECORDING
Preparation for recording
÷ Turn on the POWER switch.
÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode.
Basic operation - To record a program source
4
2 7 9
POWER = ON
RESET
MUTE/SEARCH
KX-W582
s
DECK A
DECK B
STOP
5
1
1
1
6 3 8
2 7 9
4
POWER = ON
RESET
MUTE/SEARCH
KX-W482
s
DECK A
DECK B
STOP
5
6 8
1
KX-W582 only
1
2
3
4
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.
DECK A/B
DSS
DOLBY NR
OFF
C
B
DSS MODE
EJECT
+
=
Press the DECK A/B
button to select DECK A
or B. The corresponding
indicator for the selected
deck lights on the diplay.
Refer to the following
description.
Refer to the following
description.
DIRECTION
5
“
6
7
8
9
A
B
REC
REC/PAUSE
PLAY
BALANCE
0
LEVEL
5
MODE
”
RELAY
1
1
4
6
2
2
3
+
=
3
7
3
2
8
Select the tape running direction.
(Press the DIRECTION A button for
DECK A and the DIRECTION B
button for DECK B.) Each time one of
these button is pressed, the tape
running direction of the corresponding
deck changes between forward (#)
and reverse (@), and the indicator
lights on the display.
4
4
1
9
5 R
L 5
0
10
Refer to the following
description.
Play the program source to be
recorded and adjust the
recording level and balance.
The REC indicator
lights on the display.
The deck enters the
rec pause mode.
Recording
starts.
11
REVERSE MODE selector setting (in step 5)
The auto reverse function allows the tape running direction
to be reversed automatically. Select an auto reverse mode
(”), manual reverse mode (“) or RELAY recording
mode.
Digital Super Surround (DSS) setting (in step 3)
The DSS function can be utilized also for recording.
Press the DSS MODE button to turn on the DSS function,
and select one of the DSS programs by pressing the DSS
button so that the corresponding indicator lights up. By
recording with this function, you can enjoy the sources with
your preferred DSS effect even when played back on car
audios or portable headphone stereo systems.
“: When recording on one side of a tape is finished, the
deck stops at the end of the tape.
For details on DSS, see page 10.
”: Both sides of a tape are recorded. After recording, the
deck stops at the end of the tape.
DOLBY NR selector setting (in step 4)
Set the DOLBY NR selector according to your purpose.
OFF: No noise reduction.
÷ When the tape running direction is set to ™, only the
reverse side is recorded.
RELAY: Cassette tapes loaded in DECKs A and B are
recorded sequentially. (See “RELAY RECORDING” on
page 15.)
B: For recording the sources with Dolby B NR.
C: For recording the sources with Dolby C NR.
÷ Dolby noise reduction is an extremely effective method of
reducing undesirable background hiss on tapes. This unit
incorporates both Dolby B NR and the newer Dolby C NR
system. Dolby C NR is approximately twice as effective
as the earlier Dolby B NR.
Setting the recording level (in step 8)
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
reaches +4 of the optimum recording level. Normally, it is
best to adjust the BALANCE control such that the left and
right meter readings are even.
Display during recording
KX-W582
Tape counter
Use the tape counter to aid in locating a point on a tape (0000 to 9999).
To set the counter reading to “0000”, press the RESET button.
Tape running direction indicator
REC indicator
REC indicator
¤
A
REC
‹
¤
B
REC
‹
HALL DISCO CHURCH
JAZZ CLUB
DSS PRESET
PROGRAM indicators
L
dB
R
–
+
30
20
15
10
8
6
4
2
0
2
4
6
Peak level meters
Indicate the peaks of the signal levels during recording and playback over a –30 dB to +6 dB range.
There are separate meters for each left and right channel. These level meters have a peak hold
function which holds the peak level for about 1.5 seconds.
Tape counter
Use the tape counter to aid in locating a point on a tape (0000 to 9999).
To set the counter reading to “0000”, press the RESET button.
Tape running direction indicator
KX-W482
REC indicator
REC indicator
¤
A
REC
‹
¤
B
REC
‹
L
dB
R
–
+
30
20
15
10
8
6
4
2
0
2
4
6
Peak level meters
Indicate the peaks of the signal levels during recording and playback over a –30 dB to +6 dB range.
There are separate meters for each left and right channel. These level meters have a peak hold function
which holds the peak level for about 1.5 seconds.
To stop recording:
To stop recording temporarily:
Press the STOP button.
Press the REC/PAUSE button. To resume recording, press
the PLAY button.
12
!
⁄
MUTE/SEARCH
s
DECK A
DECK B
REC MUTE operation - Inserting a blank space during recording
During recording:
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.
MUTE/SEARCH
To resume recording, press the PLAY button.
÷ If a blank interval shorter than 4 seconds is desired, press
the PLAY button at the desired point during Rec mute
mode. Recording will be resumed from that point.
During Rec mute operation, the REC indicator blinks.
REC RETURN operation - To return to the point at which the recording started
During recording:
÷ If the PLAY button is pressed during recording, Rec return
operation automatically rewinds the tape to the point
where the PLAY button was pressed.
When the # indicator
When the @ indicator
is lit:
When the tape counter is reset to “0000” during recording,
Rec return operation automatically rewinds the tape to the
“0000” point.
is lit:
!
⁄
The tape then stops in both cases.
13
REC/PAUSE DECK A/B
PLAY
s
DECK A
DECK B
REC
BALANCE/LEVEL
DUAL RECORDING - To record a program source on both decks simultaneously
To make the same tapes, use tapes of identical length.
7
Press the DECK A/B button to select DECK B.
DECK A/B
1
2
Insert cassette tapes in both DECKs A and B.
Press the DECK A/B button to select DECK A.
The DECK B indicator lights on the
display.
DECK A/B
The DECK A indicator lights on the
display.
8
Press the REC/PAUSE button to enter the rec
pause mode.
REC/PAUSE
3
4
Perform steps 3 through 5 of “Basic operation” to
adjust the DSS, DOLBY NR and REVERSE MODE
settings.
For dual recording, Set the MODE selector to “ or
” position.
The REC indicator of the
DECK B lights.
Select the tape running direction for both decks by
pressing the DIRECTION A and B buttons.
9
To start recording, press the PLAY button.
PLAY
DIRECTION
A
B
The tape running direction
indicator of the corresponding
deck (forward # or reverse @)
lights on the display.
Both decks start recording simultaneously.
Once the dual recording starts, pressing the REC/
PAUSE or STOP button or perfoming the REC
RETURN/REC MUTE operation affects both decks
simultaneously.
5
6
Press the REC/PAUSE button to enter the rec
pause mode.
REC/PAUSE
To stop recording in the middle of the tape
Press the STOP button of both decks on the front panel
simultaneously. If the STOP button of one deck is pressed,
the other continues recording.
The REC indicator of the
DECK A lights.
Play the program source to be recorded and adjust
the recording level and balance.
REC
BALANCE
0
LEVEL
5
1
1
4
6
2
2
3
3
7
3
2
8
4
4
1
9
5 R
L 5
0
10
Recording level for both decks is adjusted to the same
level.
14
REC/PAUSE DECK A/B PLAY
s
MODE
DECK A
DECK B
REC
BALANCE/LEVEL
RELAY RECORDING - To record a program source sequentially on DECK A and DECK B
Recording can be made sequentially on DECKs A and B.
Start the relay recording always from the cassette in DECK
A.
6
Press the REC/PAUSE button to enter the rec
pause mode.
REC/PAUSE
1
2
Insert cassette tapes in both DECKs A and B.
The REC indicator of the
DECK A lights.
Press the DECK A/B button to select DECK A.
DECK A/B
The DECK A indicator lights on the
display.
7
Play the program source to be recorded and adjust
the recording level and balance.
REC
3
4
Perform steps 3 and 4 of “Basic operation” to
adjust the DSS and DOLBY NR settings.
BALANCE
0
LEVEL
5
1
1
4
6
2
2
3
Set the MODE selector to RELAY position.
3
7
3
2
8
MODE
”
4
4
1
“
RELAY
9
5 R
L 5
0
10
Recording level for both decks is adjusted to the same
level.
=
8
To start recording, press the PLAY button.
5
Select the tape running direction for both decks by
pressing the DIRECTION A and B buttons.
PLAY
DIRECTION
A
B
The tape running direction
indicator of the corresponding
deck (forward # or reverse @)
lights on the display.
To record on both sides of the tapes, rewind them to
the beginning of the forward side and select forward
(#) with the DIRECTION A and B buttons respectively.
When reverse (@) is selected, the source is recorded
only on the reverse side.
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 any
other cassette deck.
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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DUBBING (From DECK B to DECK A)
You can make dubbing from DECK B to DECK A. Open the cassette compartments by pressing the EJECT buttons and load a
blank cassette tape in DECK A and the original cassette tape in DECK B.
KX-W482
KX-W582
2
2
s
s
DECK
A
DECK
B
DECK
A
DECK
B
STOP
STOP
1
3
1
3
Display during dubbing
Display during dubbing
SYNCHRO
DUB NORM HIGH
¤
A
REC
‹
¤
B
REC
‹
SYNCHRO
DUB NORM HIGH
¤
A
REC
‹
¤
B
REC
‹
HALL DISCO CHURCH
JAZZ CLUB
L
dB
R
L
dB
R
– 30
20
15
10
8
6
4
2
0
2
4
6
+
– 30
20
15
10
8
6
4
2
0
2
4
6
+
Lights during dubbing.
NORM or HIGH indicator
lights during dubbing.
Lights during dubbing.
NORM or HIGH indicator
lights during dubbing.
To stop dubbing
1
Set the MODE selector to “ or ” position.
Setting the MODE selector to RELAY position results in
the same function as to “.
Press the STOP button. (When DECK A is selected with the
DECK A/B button, both decks stop simultaneously and the
dubbing mode is cancelled. When DECK B is selected,
DECK B stops immediately and then DECK A stops after
recording a 4-second blank section.)
MODE
”
“
RELAY
When the tape in DECK A reaches its end, DECK A and
DECK B stop at the same time.
+
=
When the tape in DECK B reaches its end, DECK B stops
and DECK A stops after providing a blank section of about 4
seconds.
2
3
Set the DIRECTION buttons for DECKs A and B.
DIRECTION
Available operations while dubbing
A
B
The Rec Return function can be carried out on DECK A.
Refer to “REC RETURN operation” on the previous page.
While dubbing, the buttons other than ! and ⁄ buttons
cannot be operated.
Note
Set the DUBBING speed to either NORM (normal
speed) or HIGH (twice the normal speed) with the
DUBBING buttons*. Dubbing starts automatically.
During dubbing, the Dolby NR and the DSS are
automatically set to OFF and the recorded tape can be
dubbed as it is. (When the tape to be dubbed is recorded
with Dolby NR and/or DSS, these effects are also dubbed.)
DUBBING
NORM
HIGH
The corresponding NORM or
HIGH indicator lights on the
display.
Synchronized recording function
When operating this unit in combination 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.)
The SYNCHRO indicator lights when the SYNCHRO
button of the remote controller is pressed.
* Higher quality sound will be obtained with the NORM
setting.
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CASSETTE TAPES
CASSETTE TAPES
PROTECTING YOUR RECORDINGS
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.
All cassette tapes are provided with erasure protection holes
to prevent accidental erasure of recorded contents. There is
a small tab covering the hole on each side of the cassette,
and it should be broken off after recording the tape. Without
this tab covering the hole, it is impossible to record onto that
tape. Thus, you can safely protect a recording for as long as
you wish without fear of accidental erasure. Should you wish
to use a cassette tape protected in this way for recording,
simply covering the hole with adhesive tape will permit
erasure and re-recording.
÷ 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. These four types are commonly
known as Normal (Type I/NORM), Chrome (Type II/HIGH
<CrO2>), Ferrichrome (Type III/FeCr), and Metal (Type IV/
METAL), and they each require specific tape deck
adjustments for optimum performance.
* YAMAHA does not recommend the use of 120 minute
length cassettes since the extreme thinness of the tape
makes them susceptible to mechanical and recording
problems.
÷ When using Chrome (Type II/HIGH <CrO2>) or Metal
(Type IV/METAL) tapes, make sure you do not cover the
hole intended for the Auto Tape Selector operation.
AUTO TAPE SELECTOR DETECTION SLOTS
The deck has a built-in Auto Tape Selector which
automatically adjusts for the proper bias, level and
equalization according to the tape formulation — all you
have to do is to load a cassette and the Auto Tape Selector
does the rest.
The Auto Tape Selector determines which type of tape is
loaded by sensing detector slots in the top of the tape shell.
Each tape formulation has its own characteristic hole
markings standardized by the tape industry.
÷ Early model Metal (Type IV/Metal) tape formulation
cassette shells do not have the slots for Auto Tape
Selector operation. As a result, early model Metal type
tapes recorded on another deck will be played back with
the deck at the Chrome (Type II/HIGH <CrO2>) settings.
YAMAHA does not recommend using this kind of tape.
÷ The deck does not have the required setting for
Ferrichrome (Type III/FeCr) tape, since this tape
formulation is not widely used. Should you use a
Ferrichrome tape, it will be recorded and played back at
the Normal (Type I/NORM) settings, which will result in an
unnatural high frequency emphasis. This effect may be
compensated for somewhat by adjusting the PLAY TRIM
control and/or the tone controls of your amplifier/receiver
during playback.
TAKING UP SLACK IN THE TAPE
As a precaution against tape entanglement and damage,
remove any slack in the tape before inserting cassettes into
the deck. This is accomplished by inserting a pencil, pen or
similar object into one of the spools and gently winding it
until all the slack is removed. You do not have to wind it too
tightly.
Be careful not to touch the tape part itself. It is very delicate
and touching it may damage the tape and its recorded
contents.
TYPE II
TYPE IV
STORING CASSETTES
Detector slots
Detector slots
After putting a cassette tape back into its case, store it in a
location away from exposure to direct sunlight, humidity,
high temperatures, and magnetic fields (away from television
sets, speakers, etc.). High temperatures and humidity will
damage the tape itself, while exposure to magnetic fields
may cause a loss of recorded material. Avoid touching the
tape surface with your fingers, since dirt or finger oil will
contaminate the deck’s heads.
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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING OF THE TAPE PATH
Continued high quality performance of your deck is
dependent upon periodic cleaning of the heads, capstan,
pinch roller, and all surfaces over which the tape travels.
Normal use will cause an accumulation of dirt and dust on
the heads, capstans, and pinch rollers. This can lead to
poor sound quality, drop outs (intervals with no sound),
unsteady tape speed, loss of high frequency response, etc.
Thus, clean the heads and all surfaces over which the tape
travels with a commercially available cleaning cassette and
fluid type cleaner.
Heads
Capstan
Capstan
Pinch roller
Pinch roller
DEMAGNETIZATION
After 20-30 hours of use, enough residual magnetism will
build up on the heads to cause poor high frequency
reproduction. At this time you should use a commercially
available cassette tape-type head demagnetizer.
÷ When cleaning the tape path or demagnetizing the heads,
be sure to follow carefully the instructions of the
concerning materials such as cleaning fluid or head
demagnetizer.
OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE
With the optional remote control transmitter RS-KX1, you
can operate this unit at your listening position. For details,
refer to the instruction manual supplied with the remote
control transmitter.
Remote sensor
RESET
MEMORY
TAPE
COUNTER
DUBBING
REMAIN
¤
‹
INTRO SCAN
SEARCH
7 m (23 feet)
⁄
!
DECK A/B
DIR
A
DIR
B
MONITOR
30°
30°
PLAY
STOP
⁄
!
REC/PAUSE
REC MUTE
s
REMOTE
CONTROL
TRANSMITTER
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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 local YAMAHA dealer or authorized service center for help.
Fault
Cause
Cure
Tape doesn’t move in recording or playback.
÷ Power plug is not properly plugged in.
÷ Cassette shell is warped or damaged.
÷ Reinsert plug properly.
÷ Do not play damaged tapes.
REC/PAUSE button fails to function.
÷ No cassette tape loaded.
÷ Load a cassette tape.
÷ Protective tabs are broken off.
÷ Change tape or cover protective hole with
adhesive tape.
Sounds become faint and sometimes
inaudible.
÷ Head is dirty.
÷ Head is magnetized.
÷ Tape is damaged or of poor quality.
÷ Clean head.
÷ Demagnetize head using head demagnetizer.
÷ Change to a different tape.
Recorded sound is distorted.
÷ Tape is bad (stretched, deformed, etc.).
÷ Cassette shell is warped.
÷ Replace with a fresh tape.
÷ A warped cassette shell cannot be fixed.
Replace with another tape and test.
÷ Check input level with signal level meter and
use lower rec level when recording.
÷ Recording level is too high.
Tape is playing back, but no sound is heard.
Excessive noise.
÷ Faulty connection between deck and stereo
amplifier/receiver.
÷ Check and secure connections.
÷ Head is dirty.
÷ Clean head.
÷ Head is magnetized.
÷ Worn out or poor quality tape.
÷ Connection(s) improperly made.
÷ Demagnetize head with head demagnetizer.
÷ Change to better tape.
÷ Check input and output connections and
reinsert properly.
÷ Affected by external electrical noise.
÷ Move deck away from electrical appliances
(TV, fluorescent light, electric blanket, etc.).
Excessive wow (wavering of the sound).
÷ Dirty capstan, pinch roller, etc., or poor tape.
÷ Tape is wound unevenly.
÷ Clean capstan and pinch roller, or change to
better tape.
÷ Rewind tape.
Tape stops in the middle of recording or
playback.
÷ Slack tape, or tape spillage wound around
capstan.
÷ Insert pencil in hole in cassette shell and turn
to take up slack.
Fails to record.
÷ REC LEVEL control is set to too low.
÷ Protective tabs are broken off.
÷ Adjust REC LEVEL control.
÷ Change tape or cover protective hole with
adhesive tape.
Search does not operate correctly.
÷ Blank section is too short.
÷ Blank sections must be at least 4 seconds
long.
÷ Recorded section has low-level portions.
÷ Conversation, etc. has been recorded.
÷ No remedy
÷ No remedy
High frequencies in the playback sound are
emphasized and unpleasant to listen to, and
noise level (hiss) is also high.
÷ Dolby NR-recorded tape is played back in OFF
position.
÷ Play back in appropriate Dolby NR position.
Playback sound is muffled and high
frequencies are inaudible.
÷ Normally-recorded tape is played back in Dolby
NR.
÷ Play back in OFF position.
÷ Heads are dirty.
÷ Heads are magnetized.
÷ Clean heads and carry out demagnetization
with head demagnetizer.
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.
The remote control transmitter cannot be
operated.
÷ The batteries are exhausted.
÷ The remote control transmitter is operated from
an incorrect distance or angle.
÷ Replace batteries.
÷ Operate it from less than 7 meters (about 23
ft.) and 30°.
÷ The remote control sensor is lighted strongly.
÷ Place the unit away from the strong light.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type..................................... Auto reverse 4-track, 2-channel
GENERAL
recording and playback stereo double cassette deck
Motors ......................................... DC servo motor x 2 (main)
Heads .................... Recording/playback: Hard Permalloy x 2
Erase: Double-gap Ferrite x 2
Rapid Transport .......................................... 100 sec. (C-60)
Wow and Flutter
WRMS ..................................................................... 0.08%
W.Peak .................................................................. 0.15%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Power Supply
U.S.A. and Canada model .......................... 120 V, 60 Hz
Europe model.............................................. 230 V, 50 Hz
U.K. model and Australia model ............... 240 V, 50 Hz
General model................... 110/120/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 19 W/9 W (POWER OFF) (KX-W582)
17 W/7 W (POWER OFF) (KX-W482)
Dimensions (W x H x D)...................... 435 x 126 x 280 mm
(17-1/8" x 4-15/16" x 11")
(Dolby NR off) .........................................................58 dB
(Dolby B NR on) ......................................................66 dB
(Dolby C NR on) ......................................................74 dB
Frequency Response (–20 dB)
Weight ................................5.1 kg (11 lbs. 4 oz.) (KX-W582)
5.0 kg (11 lbs.) (KX-W482)
Accessory
Audio cord............................................................... 1 pair
Type I/Normal ................................ 20 ~ 17,000 Hz 3 dB
Type II/High (CrO2) ...................... 20 ~ 18,000 Hz 3 dB
Type IV/Metal................................. 20 ~ 20,000 Hz 3 dB
Harmonic Distortion..................................... less than 0.8%
Input Sensitivity/Impedance
* Specifications subject to change without notice.
Line ..................................................... 100 mV/40 k-ohms
Output Level
Line .................................................... 570 mV/1.8 k-ohms
Phones.................................................... 0.23 mV/8 ohms
Channel Separation (1 kHz)...................... more than 40 dB
Crosstalk (125 Hz) ..................................... more than 55 dB
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