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 rerecording. .When using Chrome (Type II/HIGH ) or Metal (Type IV/METAL) tapes, make sure you do not cover the hole intended for the Auto Tape Selector operation. 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. 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. OPENING AND CLOSING THE SUB PANEL ( KX-580 and KX-480 only) OPENING AND CLOSING THE SUB PANEL ( KX-580 and KX-480 only) To open the sub panel To close the sub panel OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER RESET MEMORY REMAIN TAPE COUNTER DUBBING INTRO SCAN SEARCH DECK A/B DIR A DIR B MONITOR PLAY REC/PAUSE STOP REC MUTE ‹¤ !. !. sREMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER MAINTENANCE With the optional remote control transmitter RS-KX1, you REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE can operate this unit at your listening position. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the remote Remote sensor control transmitter. 30° 30° 7 m (23 feet) 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. Inside of the cassette compartment Heads Pinch roller Capstan 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. TROUBLESHOOTING 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 service center for help. Fault Cause Cure Tape doesn’t move in recording or playback. ...Power plug is not properly plugged in. End of tape. Cassette shell is warped or damaged. ...Reinsert plug properly. Rewind tape or flip it over. Do not play damaged tapes. REC/PAUSE button fails to function. ..No cassette tape loaded. Protective tabs are broken off. ..Load a cassette tape. 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 or deformed, etc.). Cassette shell is warped. Recording level is too high. ...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. Tape is playing back, but no sound is heard. .Faulty connection between deck and stereo amplifier/receiver. .Check and secure connections. Excessive noise. .....Head is dirty. Head is magnetized. Worn out or poor quality tape. Connection(s) improperly made. Affected by external electrical noise. .....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.). Excessive wow (wavering of the sound). ..Dirty capstan, pinch roller, etc., or poor tape. Tape is wound unevenly. .....
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