Troubleshooting; Specifications - Yamaha KX-E300 Owner's Manual

If this unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the
simple measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the symptom column, disconnect the
power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. When receiving service, other Piano
Craft components you are using together with this unit may be needed.
Symptom
This unit does not work normally.
Tape does not move during playback
or recording.
Cannot record.
Sound is distorted or fades out.
Poor sound quality
Stereo balance is poor.
Excessive noise
Tape travel stops in the middle of
playback or recording.
The synchronized recording function
does not work.
Cannot search for the beginning of
desired track of the tape
Maintenance
Dirty heads, capstans, and pinch rollers can cause poor sound and tape jams. Clean these parts with a commercially
available cleaning tape.
Type ................................................. Auto reverse stereo cassette deck
Frequency response (–20 dB)
Type 1 (Normal) ...................................................... 30 to 15,000 Hz
Type 2 (High) .......................................................... 30 to 16,000 Hz
Type 4 (Metal) ......................................................... 30 to 18,000 Hz
Wow and flutter .......................................................... 0.09%, W.RMS
Signal-to-Noise ratio ...................................... 58 dB (Dolby NR OFF)
Harmonic Distortion ..................................................................... 1.0%

TROUBLESHOOTING

Cause
There is an influence of strong external noise
(lightning, excessive static electricity, etc.) or a
misoperation was performed while using the
unit.
Slack tape wrapped around pinch roller.
Erasure prevention tab is broken off.
Head is dirty.
Head is dirty.
Tape is worn.
The DOLBY NR type is not correct.
Head is dirty.
Head is dirty.
Head has become magnetized.
Tape is worn.
Slack tape coming out of cassette shell.
Tape is worn.
System control cable is not connected.
Silent gaps between tracks are too short.
Excessively soft passages in the middle of
selections.
Conversation, or noise, etc. is recorded.

SPECIFICATIONS

66 dB (Dolby B NR ON)
74 dB (Dolby C NR ON)
Remedy
Turn this unit to the Standby mode and disconnect the
AC power cord from the wall outlet. After about 30
seconds have passed, connect the power and try again.
Take up slack with a pencil before using.
Replace tape or cover erasure prevention hole with
adhesive tape.
Clean heads.
Clean heads.
Replace the tape.
Select an appropriate DOLBY NR type. The same
noise reduction type should be used both on recording
and playback.
Clean heads.
Clean heads.
Demagnetize heads with head eraser.
Replace the tape.
Take up slack by turning reels with a pencil.
Replace the tape.
Connect this unit and the source component with the
system control cable firmly.
The function of searching for the beginning of a
desired track does not operate unless the silent gaps
between tracks are at least four seconds long.
General
Power supply
[U.S.A. and Canada models] ................................. AC 120 V, 60 Hz
[U.K. and Europe models] ..................................... AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption ..................................................................... 12 W
Power consumption (standby mode) ............................................. 3 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) ....................................... 217 x 88 x 291 mm
Weight ........................................................................................ 3.0 kg
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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