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Playback sound is muffled and high

÷ Normally-recorded tape is played back in

÷ Playback in OFF position.

 

Fault

Cause

Cure

 

 

frequencies are inaudible.

Dolby NR.

 

 

 

 

÷ Heads are dirty.

÷ Clean heads and carry out demagnetiza-

 

 

 

 

 

÷ Heads are magnetized.

tion with head demagnetizer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When playing back tapes recorded on

÷ Basic levels are different for different

÷ This is not a fault.

 

 

other decks, meter deflections are

cassette decks.

 

 

 

greater (smaller) than when recorded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(KX-493 only)

÷ Protective tabs on cassette have been

÷ Replace cassette tape, or cover tab

 

 

Recordings cannot be made with

broken off.

holes with tape, etc.

 

 

TIMER REC (deck only plays back).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control transmitter cannot

÷ The batteries are exhausted.

÷ Replace batteries.

 

 

be operated.

÷ The remote control transmitter is operated

÷ Operate it from less than 7 meters (about

 

 

 

from an incorrect distance or angle.

23 ft.) and 30°.

 

 

 

÷ The remote control sensor is lighted

÷ Place the unit away from the strong light.

 

 

 

strongly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Track Configuration

.................

4 track, 2 channel stereo

Motor ...................................

DC servo motor (capstan)

KX-493

 

 

 

Flat torque DC motor (reel)

KX-393 ....................................................

DC servo motor

Head ........................

Recording/playback: hard permalloy

 

 

Erase: double-gap Ferrite head

Rapid Transport......................................................

90 sec. (C-60)

KX-493

 

KX-393 ....................................................

100 sec. (C-60)

Wow and Flutter

 

 

<KX-493>...................................................................

0.05%

WRMS

 

W.Peak ................................................................

±0.08%

<KX-393>...................................................................

0.07%

WRMS

 

W.Peak ................................................................

±0.12%

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

 

<KX-493> .........................................................

60 dB

Dolby NR off

 

Dolby B NR on ......................................................

68 dB

Dolby C NR on ......................................................

76 dB

<KX-393> .........................................................

58 dB

Dolby NR off

 

Dolby B NR on ......................................................

66 dB

Dolby C NR on ......................................................

74 dB

Frequency Response

 

<KX-493>

................

20 ~ 17,000 Hz ±3 dB

Normal tape (–20 dB)

CrO2 tape (–20 dB)...................

20 ~ 18,000 Hz ±3 dB

Metal tape (–20 dB)...................

20 ~ 20,000 Hz ±3 dB

<KX-393>

................

20 ~ 16,000 Hz ±3 dB

Normal tape (–20 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...................................................

100 mV/50 k-ohms

Line

 

Output ..................................................Level

570 mV/1.0 k-ohms

Line

 

Phones ..................................................

1.5 mW/8 ohms

Channel Separation (1 kHz)

....................................

40 dB

Cross Talk (125 Hz) ..................................................

55 dB

GENERAL

 

 

Power Supplies

.......................

120 V, 60 Hz

U.S.A. and Canada model

Europe and U.K. model ...........................

230 V, 50 Hz

Australia model ........................................

240 V, 50 Hz

General model ...............

110/120/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption .................................

16 W (KX-493)

 

 

12 W (KX-393)

 

 

5 W (Standby)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

 

435 x 125.5 x 278.5 mm

KX-493 ......................................

(Approx. 17-1/8" x 4-15/16" x 11")

KX-393 .........................................

435 x 125.5 x 283 mm

(Approx. 17-1/8" x 4-15/16" x 11-1/8")

Weight ...........................................

4.5 kg (9 lbs. 15 oz.)

KX-493

 

KX-393 ...........................................

4.4 kg (9 lbs. 11 oz.)

Accessories .................................................

1 pair

Output/input cord

 

*Specifications subject to change without notice.

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