The Yamaha KX-W10 is a sophisticated stereo cassette deck designed for high-quality audio reproduction and recording. It features dual decks with hard Permalloy heads, Dolby HX Pro Dynamic Bias Servo, and various noise reduction systems including Dolby B/C.
Key operational functions include relay playback between decks, synchronized recording, timer recording and playback, and easy dubbing at selectable speeds. The unit also offers an electronic tape counter, peak level meters with a hold function, and play trim controls to adjust high-frequency response for compatibility with other equipment.
| Head Type | Hard Permalloy Heads in Both DECKs |
|---|---|
| Noise Reduction | Dolby HX Pro Dynamic Bias Servo, Dolby B/C |
| Tape Counter Range | 0000 to 9999 |
| Level Meter Range | -30 dB to +6 dB |
Press the DOLBY NR button; each press cycles through BOB (Dolby B), DOC (Dolby C), and OFF, lighting the corresponding indicator.
Use the PLAY TRIM control to attenuate frequencies if they are too loud or boost them if absent.
In RELAY mode, cassette tapes loaded in DECKs A and B are played back sequentially.