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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.
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Natural Sound Stereo Cassette Deck
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KX 580
KX 480
KX 380
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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.
3 Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4 Follow Instructions — All operating and other instructions
should be followed.
5 Water and Moisture — The appliance should not be used
near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near
swimming pool, etc.
6 Carts and Stands — The appliance should be used only
with a cart or stand that is recommended by the
manufacturer.
6A An applicance and cart
combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to
overturn.
Thank you for purchasing the YAMAHA stereo cassette deck.
÷ 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.
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The appliance should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
8 Ventilation — The appliance should be situated so that
its location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be
situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surfaces that may
block the ventilation openings: or placed in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may
impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9 Heat — The appliance should be situated away from
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.
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
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. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the cabinet
damaged.
16 Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the
appliance beyond those means described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.
17 Grounding or Polarization — The precautions should
be taken so that the grounding or polarization of an
appliance is not defeated.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
Please check the copyright laws in your country to
record from records, compact discs, radio, etc.
Recording of copyright material may infringe copyright
laws.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
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. 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.NOTE: This product has been tested and found to
comply with the requirements listed in FCC
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.
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:
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.
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
The above statements apply ONLY to those products
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.
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 avoid prolonged exposure to excessive
volume levels.
We
Want You
LISTENING
For A Lifetime
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. Do not apply excessive force when operating switches
and knobs.
5. When moving the deck, be sure to first pull out the
power plug and remove all cords connecting the deck
to other equipment.
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.
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.
9. Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section of this
manual for advice on common operating errors before
concluding that your unit is faulty.
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.
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.
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FEATURES
This owner’s manual covers 3 models of YAMAHA cassette deck KX-580, KX-480 and KX-380. Please
check which model you have purchased and read the descriptions concerned. There may be some
unnecessary items, so please skip them accordingly.
LINE OUT
PLAY
LINE IN
REC
TAPE PBREC OUT
L
R
L
R
Amplifier or receiver
To an AC outlet
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
Make sure that power to both the deck and
your amplifier/receiver are 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
(Rec/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).
FEATURES ...........................................................................4
CONNECTIONS ..................................................................4
PLAYBACK ..........................................................................5
SELECTION SEARCH ......................................................7
INTRO SCAN....................................................................7
MEMORY STOP operation...............................................8
REPEAT PLAYBACK (KX-580 and KX-480 only) ............8
RECORDING .......................................................................9
REC MUTE operation.....................................................12
0-STOP operation ..........................................................12
REC RETURN operation ................................................12
TIMER RECORDING/PLAYBACK
(KX-580 and KX-480 only) ................................................13
Timer recording .............................................................13
Timer playback ..............................................................13
CASSETTE TAPES ............................................................14
OPENING AND CLOSING THE SUB PANEL
( KX-580 and KX-480 only) ..............................................15
OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER ............15
MAINTENANCE .................................................................15
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................16
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................17
TABLE OF CONTENTS
÷ Dolby HX Pro Dynamic Bias Servo
÷ Dolby B/C and S (KX-580 only) Noise Reduction
÷ Secure Holding Damper Cassette Stabilizer allows you
to reduce unwanted vibration and modulation noise
(KX-580 and KX-480 only).
÷ Fine Adjustment of Recording Characteristics with Auto
Tape Tuning and Bias Adjust Control
÷ 160 kHz High Recording Bias prevents cross
modulation beat distortion that can occur between the
recording bias and the recording signal’s high
frequency content (KX-580 and KX-480 only).
÷ Play Trim Control for improved playback compatibility
with other decks
÷ 0-M/FULL Repeat Playback (KX-580 and KX-480 only),
Selection Search and Bi-Directional Intro Scan
÷ Recording Mute function
CONNECTIONS
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PLAYBACK
Preparation for playback
÷ Be sure to set the TIMER switch to the OFF position (KX-580 and KX-480 only), then turn on the POWER switch.
÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode.
1
3
2
Insert the cassette with the exposed tape
side facing down and the side to be played
facing you. To close the compartment, push
in the compartment door until it locks shut.
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REC/PAUSE
3
!
⁄
STOP
MPX FILTER indicator When a tape is loaded, the
corresponding tape type
indicator lights.
POWER = ON
ŸB/ŸC indicators
PHONES LEVEL
PHONES PLAY TRIM
KX-580/KX-480
KX-380
KX-480/KX-380
KX-580
PHONES
LEVEL
1
3
!
⁄
STOP
MPX FILTER indicator
ŸB/ŸC and ŸS (KX-580 only)
indicators
When a tape is loaded, the
corresponding tape type
indicator lights.
TIMER
POWER = ON
PHONES PLAY TRIM
2
REC/PAUSE
(KX-580 only)
2
EJECT
DOLBY NR
PLAY
DOLBY NR
OFF/ŸS/MPX
OFF/ŸB/ŸC/MPX
OFF/ŸB/ŸC/MPX
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DOLBY S NR
DOLBY S NR is developed incorporating the concept of
professional-use DOLBY SR system into the present
DOLBY B/C NR.
It offers the noise reduction effect increased by about
40%, compared to the former DOLBY C NR, and also the
noise level of the low frequency range is reduced to 1/3.
Highly natural sound can be reproduced with the help of
the modulation controller, which regulates 5 NR units — 2
for low level sounds and 3 for high level, one of which is
for low frequency signals.
DOLBY S NR has also high interchangeability. The tapes
recorded with DOLBY S NR can well be reproduced by
the decks which are equipped only with DOLBY B NR,
headphone stereos or car stereos for example.
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KX-580
3
1 High frequency sound is
too boosted.
2 Flat.
3 High frequency sound is
absent.
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.
When high frequencies are
absent, boost the high
frequencies.
+–
When high frequencies are
too boosted, attenuate the
high frequencies.
PLAY TRIM
PLAY TRIM
20
100 1k
10k
20k Hz
10 dB
NR-OFF
S-NR
C-NR
B-NR
Noise Reduction Responce
0
+–
0
100
10 dB
1k
10kHz
+
_
1
3
2
∞
∞
∞
∞
∞
To stop playback:
Press the STOP button.
To fast forward the tape:
Press the ⁄ button.
To fast rewind the tape:
Press the ! button.
To adjust the volume level:
Use the volume control of the amplifier or receiver.
To use headphones for private listening:
Insert the headphones plug into the PHONES jack.
To adjust the headphones level:
Use the PHONES LEVEL control.
DOLBY NR button setting (in step 2)
DOLBY NR (OFF/ŸB/ŸC/MPX) button
Be sure to set the DOLBY NR (OFF/Ÿ B/ŸC/MPX) button
according to the system used for recording. Each time this
button is pressed, Dolby NR switches as follows:
ŸB(MPX off) For a tape recorded with DOLBY B NR
Only the ŸB indicator lights.
ŸC(MPX off) For a tape recorded with DOLBY C NR
Only the ŸC indicator lights.
ŸB MPX on (available only for recording)
ŸC MPX on (available only for recording)
OFF For a tape recorded with DOLBY NR OFF
No indicator lights.
only
DOLBY NR (OFF/ŸS/MPX) button
For a tape recorded with DOLBY S NR, use this button to
select the appropriate setting. Each time this button is
pressed, DOLBY NR switches as follows:
ŸS(MPX off) For a tape recorded with DOLBY S NR
Only the ŸS indicator lights.
ŸS MPX on (available only for recording)
OFF For a tape recorded with DOLBY NR OFF
No indicator lights.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol Ÿ are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Note: The MPX filter settings are explained on page 10.
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MUTE/SEARCH
INTRO indicator
!
INTRO SCAN #
⁄
INTRO SCAN @
PLAY
SELECTION SEARCH - To play back a desired selection by searching for the
beginning of the selection
!!
To search for the beginning of the current
selection
To search for the selection located
before the current selection
To search for the next selection
⁄
+
++
When the beginning of the current
selection is played:
The ! or ⁄ button and the MUTE/SEARCH button should be pressed simultaneously.
INTRO SCAN - To play back the beginning of each selection automatically
To play back each selection in the reverse
direction:
The INTRO @
indicator lights
during reverse
intro scan.
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To play back each selection in the forward
direction:
The INTRO #
indicator lights
during forward
intro scan.
To resume normal playback when the
desired selection is found:
@
#
PLAY
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Notes on Selection search and Intro scan
÷ The blank interval between selections must be at least 4 seconds.
÷ Selection search and Intro scan may not operate properly with tapes recorded with a low record level or with
excessive noise.
MUTE/SEARCH MUTE/SEARCH
MUTE/SEARCH
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PLAY
COUNTER RESET MEMORY button
REPEAT OFF
/0-M/FULL
!⁄
(KX-580 only)
REPEAT 0-M/FULL indicator
!⁄
MEMORY indicator
MEMORY button
MEMORY STOP operation - To return to the desired position
Pressing the MEMORY button
memorizes the desired counter
reading. The MEMORY indicator
lights.
During fast forwarding or
rewinding, the tape will stop at the
counter reading point where the
MEMORY button was pressed.
3
!
⁄
or
To cancel the memorized
counter reading, press the
MEMORY button again. The
MEMORY indicator goes out.
KX-580/KX-480 KX-380
MEMORY indicator
0-M (a section) repeat
With this function, a desired section can be played
repeatedly up to 8 times.
1 Press the REPEAT OFF/0-M/FULL button so that the
REPEAT 0-M indicator lights.
Full repeat
With this function, the cassette side being played can be
repeated up to 8 times.
Press the REPEAT OFF/0-M/FULL button so that the
REPEAT FULL indicator lights.
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REPEAT
OFF/0-M/FULL
Note:
The length between the start and end points of the 0-M
repeat section should be more than 4 counts.
To cancel repeat playback
To cancel the 0-M repeat or Full repeat, press the REPEAT
OFF/0-M/FULL button so that both REPEAT 0-M and
REPEAT FULL indicators go off. Each time this button is
pressed, repeat mode switches as follows:
0-M repeat Full repeat OFF
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MEMORY
MEMORY
PLAY
REPEAT PLAYBACK ( KX-580 and KX-480 only)
REPEAT
OFF/0-M/FULL
2 Press the RESET button at the beginning of the section
you want to play repeatedly. The counter on the
display is reset to "0000".
The tape is rewound until the counter has returned to
the beginning of the section. The deck then enters the
playback mode and the specified section is played
repeatedly.
3 Press the MEMORY button at the end of the section
during playback. The MEMORY indicator on the
display lights up, and the tape immediately begins
rewinding.
RESET
MEMORY
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RECORDING
POWER = ON
1
Preparation for recording
÷ Be sure to set the TIMER switch to the OFF position (KX-580 and KX-480 only), then turn on the POWER switch.
÷ Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode.
COUNTER RESET
COUNTER MEMORY
5
1
3
6
]
POWER = ON
1
REC indicator Tape counter
MPX FILTER
indicator
PEAK level
meters
6
COUNTER RESET
ŸB/ŸC
indicators
COUNTER MEMORY
2
2
REC
Insert the cassette
with the exposed tape
side facing down and
the side to be
recorded facing you.
To close the
compartment, push in
the compartment door
until it locks shut.
KX-580/KX-480
KX-380
KX-480/KX-380KX-580
2
(KX-580 only)
2
REC indicator
Tape counter
MPX FILTER
indicator
PEAK level
meters
ŸB/ŸC/
ŸS(KX-580 only)
indicators
EJECT
REC/PAUSE
DOLBY NR
DOLBY NR
PLAY
To stop recording:
Press the STOP button.
To stop recording temporarily:
Press the REC/PAUSE button. To resume recording,
press the PLAY button.
Tape counter and COUNTER RESET button
Before starting recording, press the RESET button to set
the counter reading to “0000”. Use this counter to aid in
locating a point on a tape.
See “Setting the recording level”.
4
8
0 I
0
I
2
9
3
6
7
5
0
II
22
33
44
5 RL 5
BALANCE
* Form of the REC LEVEL control
is slightly different with KX-380.
MUTE/SEARCH
3
BIAS ADJUST
4
MUTE/SEARCH
3
BIAS ADJUST
5
4
Play the
program
source to be
recorded.
5
AUTO TAPE
TUNING
4
See “AUTO TAPE
TUNING button”.
6
REC LEVEL
OFF/ŸB/ŸC/MPX
OFF/ŸS/MPX
OFF/ŸB/ŸC/MPX
10
DOLBY NR button setting (in step 2)
DOLBY NR (OFF/ŸB/ŸC/MPX) button
Each time this button is pressed, Dolby NR switches as
follows:
ŸB(MPX off) Recording with DOLBY B NR
Only the ŸB indicator lights.
ŸC(MPX off) Recording with DOLBY C NR
Only the ŸC indicator lights.
ŸB MPX on Recording an FM broadcast with DOLBY
B NR
ŸB and MPX FILTER indicators light.
ŸC MPX on Recording an FM broadcast with DOLBY
C NR
ŸC and MPX FILTER indicators light.
OFF Recording with no noise reduction
No indicator lights.
only
DOLBY NR (OFF/ŸS/MPX) button
Each time this button is pressed, DOLBY NR switches as
follows:
ŸS(MPX off) Recording with DOLBY S NR
Only the ŸS indicator lights.
ŸS MPX on Recording an FM broadcast with DOLBY
S NR
ŸS and MPX FILTER indicators light.
OFF Recording with no noise reduction
No indicator lights.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol Ÿ are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
÷ 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. Activating the MPX
filter (B TYPE/C TYPE/S TYPE MPX ON settings) will
effectively remove the signal.
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∞
KX-580
∞
∞
3
AUTO TAPE TUNING button (in step 4)
Pressing this button during the REC/PAUSE mode will
activate the Auto Tape Tuning that makes it possible to
internally determine the optimum recording
characteristics (bias and recording sensitivity) according
to the loaded cassette tape in about 20 seconds.
To perform the Auto Tape Tuning, send the tape leader
part forward and set the PLAY/TRIM control and the BIAS
ADJUST control to the center position before pressing the
AUTO TAPE TUNING button. 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.
AUTO TAPE TUNING
The Auto Tape Tuning function improves the quality of
your recording, permitting critical adjustment of the
deck’s recording bias and sensitivity for best results
with every tape you use.
With the Auto Tape Tuning function, the recording
characteristics (recording bias and sensitivity) are
automatically adjusted while recording and playback
operations in about 20 seconds, to accurately match
the characteristics of loaded tape.
For example, the recorded (output) level (A in the
figure) may differ from recording (input) level (B in the
figure), due to widely varying characteristics of
cassette tapes between brands.
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).
∞
∞
∞
Output Level (dB)
Frequency (Hz)
B Input Level
C
A
11
L
R
dB
1720 14 12– 30 10 8 6 4 0 2 4 6 8 +
Ÿ
NORM
HIGH
METAL
Setting the recording level (in step 3)
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 may not exceed the
optimum levels of each tape type. Normally, it is best to
adjust the BALANCE control such that the LEFT and
RIGHT meter readings are even.
÷ The Ÿ mark indicates the Dolby noise reduction system
standard level.
Bias adjustment
The BIAS ADJUST control is for fine adjustment of the
recording bias. Normally, it is not necessary to adjust this
control since the recording bias can be automatically
adjusted by the built-in Auto Tape Selector and the AUTO
TAPE TUNING button for different tape types.
However, if you feel that your recording needs further bias
adjustment (to compensate for absent or distorted high
frequencies), adjust this control to your liking.
Output Level (dB)
10
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
1
2
3
Frequency (Hz)
1 Insufficient bias (High frequencies are distorted.)
2 Optimum bias
3 Excessive bias (High frequencies are absent.)
When high frequencies are
distorted, increase the
recording bias by turning
the BIAS ADJUST control
clockwise.
When high frequencies are
absent, decrease the recording
bias by turning the BIAS
ADJUST control
counterclockwise.
0
+
BIAS ADJUST
+
0
BIAS ADJUST
––
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.)
SYNCHRO indicator of this unit lights when the SYNCHRO
button of the remote controller is pressed.
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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.
KX-580/KX-480 KX-380
RESET button RESET button MUTE/SEARCHMUTE/SEARCH
(KX-580 only) Tape counter
!!
Tape counter
REC MUTE operation - Inserting a blank space 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 the button 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.
During recording
0-STOP operation - To return to the “0000” point
3
!
During recording
The tape will be automatically rewound to the “0000” point.
The “0000” point is memorized.
!
REC RETURN operation - To return to the point at which the recording previously
started
During recording
MUTE/SEARCH
RESET
÷ If the ! button is pressed during recording, Rec return
operation automatically rewinds the tape to the point
where the PLAY button was pressed.
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1. After turning on the power to each component, select
the station on your tuner which you want to record and
turn down the volume on your amplifier/receiver. This
will have no effect on the recording signal level.
Remember to set the proper recording level.
2. 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.
3. Set the TIMER switch to the REC position.
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.
1. Turn on the amplifier/receiver and adjust the volume
and tone controls.
2. Set the input mode selector of your amplifier/receiver
to the cassette deck function mode.
3. Set the timer to the time you wish to start and stop
playback.
4. Set the TIMER switch to the PLAY position.
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.
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.
For details, refer to the instructions of your audio timer.
No change in any of the other connections between the
deck and amplifier/receiver, etc., is necessary.
With a commercially available audio timer it is possible to
make recordings and initiate playback automatically at
any time.
Make sure that all power cord connections between the
timer and amplifier/receiver are properly made.
Amplifier or receiver
Audio timerTuner
To an AC outlet
Timer recording
Timer playback
TIMER
TIMER RECORDING/PLAYBACK ( KX-580 and KX-480 only)
(KX-580 only)
TIMER
REC OFF PLAY
REC
TIMER
OFF PLAY
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Detector slots
Detector slots
TYPE II TYPE IV
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. 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.
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 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 <CrO
2>)
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 BIAS
ADJUST to the plus (+) direction during recording, or by
using the PLAY TRIM tone control and/or the tone
controls of your amplifier/receiver during playback.
PROTECTING YOUR RECORDINGS
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.
÷ 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.
STORING CASSETTES
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.
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.
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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 CONTROL OPERATION RANGE
RESET
MEMORY
REMAIN TAPE
COUNTER
DUBBING
INTRO SCAN
SEARCH
DECK A/B
DIR A
DIR B
MONITOR
PLAY
REC/PAUSE
STOP
REC MUTE
‹¤
!
⁄
!
⁄
s
REMOTE
CONTROL
TRANSMITTER
30°
30°
7 m (23 feet)
Remote sensor
MAINTENANCE
Inside of the cassette compartment
Heads
Pinch roller
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.
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 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.
Capstan
OPENING AND CLOSING THE SUB PANEL
( KX-580 and KX-480 only)
OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER
To open the sub panel To close the sub panel
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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 service center for help.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Cure
÷ Reinsert plug properly.
÷ Rewind tape or flip it over.
÷ Do not play damaged tapes.
÷ Load a cassette tape.
÷ Change tape or cover protective hole
with adhesive tape.
÷ Clean head.
÷ Demagnetize head using head
demagnetizer.
÷ Change to a different tape.
÷ 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.
÷ Check and secure connections.
÷ Clean head.
÷ Demagnetize head with head
demagnetizer.
÷ Change to better tape.
÷ Check input and output connections
and reinsert properly.
÷ Move away from electrical appliances
(TV, fluorescent light, electric blanket,
etc.).
÷ Clean capstan and pinch roller, or
change to better tape.
÷ Rewind tape.
÷ Insert pencil in hole in cassette shell
and turn to take up slack.
÷ Adjust REC LEVEL control.
÷ Change tape or cover protective hole
with adhesive tape.
÷ Blank sections must be at least 4
seconds long.
÷ No remedy
÷ No remedy
÷ Play back in appropriate Dolby NR
position.
Fault
Tape doesn’t move in recording or
playback.
REC/PAUSE button fails to function.
Sounds become faint and sometimes
inaudible.
Recorded sound is distorted.
Tape is playing back, but no sound is
heard.
Excessive noise.
Excessive wow (wavering of the
sound).
Tape stops in the middle of recording
or playback.
Fails to record.
Search does not operate.
High frequencies in the playback
sound are emphasized and unpleasant
to listen to, and noise level (hiss) is
also high.
Cause
÷ Power plug is not properly plugged in.
÷ End of tape.
÷ Cassette shell is warped or damaged.
÷ No cassette tape loaded.
÷ Protective tabs are broken off.
÷ Head is dirty.
÷ Head is magnetized.
÷ Tape is damaged or of poor quality.
÷ Tape is bad (stretched or deformed,
etc.).
÷ Cassette shell is warped.
÷ Recording level is too high.
÷ Faulty connection between deck and
stereo amplifier/receiver.
÷ Head is dirty.
÷ Head is magnetized.
÷ Worn out or poor quality tape.
÷ Connection(s) improperly made.
÷ Affected by external electrical noise.
÷ Dirty capstan, pinch roller, etc., or poor
tape.
÷ Tape is wound unevenly.
÷ Slack tape, or tape spillage wound
around capstan.
÷ REC LEVEL control is set to too low.
÷ Protective tabs are broken off.
÷ Recorded section is too short.
÷ Recorded section has low-level portions.
÷ Conversation, etc. has been recorded.
÷ Dolby NR-recorded tape is played back
in OFF position.
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Fault
Playback sound is muffled and high
frequencies are inaudible.
When playing back tapes recorded on
other decks, meter deflections are
greater (smaller) than when recorded.
Recordings cannot be made with
TIMER REC (deck only plays back)
(except KX-380).
The remote control transmitter cannot
be operated.
Cause
÷ Normally-recorded tape is played back in
Dolby NR.
÷ Heads are dirty.
÷ Heads are magnetized.
÷ Basic levels are different for different
cassette decks.
÷ Protective tabs on cassette have been
broken off.
÷ The batteries are exhausted.
÷ The remote control transmitter is operated
from an incorrect distance or angle.
÷ The remote control sensor is lighted
strongly.
Cure
÷ Playback in OFF position.
÷ Clean heads and carry out demagnetiza-
tion with head demagnetizer.
÷ This is not a fault.
÷ Replace cassette tape, or cover tab
holes with tape, etc.
÷ Replace batteries.
÷ Operate it from less than 7 meters (about
23 ft.) and 30°.
÷ Place the unit away from the strong light.
SPECIFICATIONS
Track Configuration .................. 4 track, 2 channel stereo
Motor
KX-580/480 ............................DC servo motor (capstan)
Flat torque DC motor (reel)
KX-380 ..................................................... DC servo motor
Head ......................... Recording/playback: hard permalloy
Erase: double-gap Ferrite head
Rapid Transport
KX-580/480 ...............................................90 sec. (C-60)
KX-380 ....................................................100 sec. (C-60)
Wow and Flutter
<KX-580/480>
WRMS .................................................................... 0.05%
W.Peak ................................................................ ±0.08%
<KX-380>
WRMS .................................................................... 0.07%
W.Peak ................................................................ ±0.12%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
<KX-580/480>
Dolby NR off ......................................................... 60 dB
Dolby B NR on ...................................................... 68 dB
Dolby C NR on ...................................................... 76 dB
Dolby S NR on (KX-580 only) .............................. 80 dB
<KX-380>
Dolby NR off ......................................................... 58 dB
Dolby B NR on ...................................................... 66 dB
Dolby C NR on ...................................................... 74 dB
Frequency Response
<KX-580/480>
Normal tape (–20 dB) ................ 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) .................... 20 ~ 17,000 Hz ±3 dB
Metal tape (–20 dB) ................... 20 ~ 19,000 Hz ±3 dB
Harmonic Distortion ....................................................0.8%
Input Sensitivity/Impedance
Line ................................................... 100 mV/50 k-ohms
Output Level
Line .................................................. 570 mV/1.0 k-ohms
Phones ................................................... 1.5 mW/8 ohms
Channel Separation (1 kHz) ..................................... 40 dB
Cross Talk (125 Hz) .................................................. 55 dB
GENERAL
Power Supplies
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 ........................... 16 W (KX-580/480)
12 W (KX-380)
5 W (Power off)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
KX-580/480 ......................................435 x 126 x 277 mm
(17-1/8" x 4-15/16" x 10-7/8")
KX-380 ............................................. 435 x 126 x 285 mm
(17-1/8" x 4-15/16" x 11-1/4")
Weight
KX-580 ............................................ 4.6 kg (10 lbs. 2 oz.)
KX-480 ............................................ 4.5 kg (9 lbs. 15 oz.)
KX-380 ............................................ 4.4 kg (9 lbs. 11 oz.)
Accessories
Output/input cord ..................................................... 1 pair
* Specifications subject to change without notice.
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