Yamaha KX-580 Owner's Manual - Page 13

TIMER RECORDING/PLAYBACK ( KX-580 and KX-480 only) 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. TIMER 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. (KX-580 only) To an AC outlet Tuner Amplifier or receiver Audio timer Timer recording 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. TIMER REC OFF PLAY 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. Timer playback 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. TIMER REC OFF PLAY 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. 13