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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.