Yamaha RX-530 User manual

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50W
+
50W
(Bf!)
RMS
Output
Power,
0.02%THD, 20-20,000
Hz
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Count
Direct
PLL
Synthesizer
Tuning
System
IMPORTANT!
Continuously
Variable
Loudness
Control
' '
Rec-out
Selector
.
.
,
Wireless
Remote
Control
Capability
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please make a note ofthe serial number of this unit in the space
indicated below.
Moder: RX-530
Serial No.:
The serial number
is
inscribed on the rear of the
un
i
t.
Keep this Owner's
Manual
in
a safe place for future reference.

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CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK) . NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
• Explanation of Graphical Symbols
WARNING
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert you to the presence
of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
you to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions
in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this appliance to
rain or moisture.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read Instructions - All the safety and operating
instructions should
be read before the appliance is
operated.
2 Retain Instructions - The safety and operating
instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3 Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance
and
in the operating instructions should be adhered
to.
4 Follow Instructions - All operating and other
instructions should
be followed.
5 Water and Moisture - The appliance should not
be used near water -for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
6 Carts and Stands - The appliance should be
used only with a cart or stand that is recommended
by the manufacturer.
6A An appliance and cart
combination should
be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may
cause the appliance and
cart combination to
overturn.
7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should
be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended
by the manufacturer.
8 Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so
that
its location or position does not interfere with its
proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should
not
be situated on a bed, sofa, rug , or similar surface,
that
may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a
built-in installation, such
as a bookcase or cabinet that
may impede the flow of air through the ventilation
openings.
9 Heat - The appliance should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other
appliances that produce
heat.
10 Power Sources - The appliance should be
connected to a power supply only of the type
described
in the operating instructions or as marked
on the appliance.
11 Power-Cord Protection -Power-supply cords
should
be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they
exit from the appliance.
12 Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only
as recommended by the manufacturer.
13 Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when
left unused for a long period of time.
14 Object and Liqu id Entry - Care should be taken
so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not
spilled into
the inside of the appliance.

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15 Damage Requiring Service -
The
appliance should
be
serviced
by
qualified service personnel
when:
A.
The
power-supply cord
or
the
plug
has
been
damaged;
or
B.
Objects
have
fa
l
len
,
or
liquid
has
been spilled into
the
appliance;
or
C.
The
appliance
has
been exposed to
rain
;
or
D.
The
appliance does not appear to operate normally
or
exhibits a marked change
in
performance;
or
E.
The
appliance
has
been dropped,
or
the
cabinet
damaged.
16 Servicing -
The
user should not attempt to service
the appliance beyond those means desqibed
in
the
operating instructions.
All
other servici
ng
should
be
referred to qualified service personnel.
17
Power
Lines
-
An
outdoor antenna should
be
located
away
from power
lines.
18 Grounding or Polarization -
The
precautions that
should
be
taken
so
that
the
grounding
or
polarization
of
an
appliance
is
not defeated.
19 Outdoor Antenna Grounding -
If
an
outside
antenna is connected to
the
receiver,
be
sure
the
antenna system
is
grounded
so
as
to provide some
protection against voltage surges
and
built up static
charges.
Section
810
of
the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
No
. 70-1984, provides information
with
respect to
proper grounding of
the
mast
and
supporting structure,
grounding
of
the
lead-in
wire
to
an
antenna discharge
unit,
size
of grounding conductors, location of antenna-
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and
requirements for
the
grounding electrode.
EXAMPLE
OF
ANTENNA GROUNDING
ACCORDING
TO
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
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CAUTION :READ THIS BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR UNIT
1.
This
unit
is
a sophisticated receiver.
To
ensure
proper operation for
the
best possible performance,
please read this manual carefully.
2.
Choose
the
installation location
of
this unit
carefully. Avoid placing
it
in
direct sunlight or close
to
a source of
heat.
Also avoid locations subject to
vibration and excessive dust, heat, cold
or
moisture.
Keep
it
away
from
such sources of
hum
as
transformers
or
motors.
3.
Do
not open
the
cabinet
as
this might result
in
damage to
the
set
,
or
electrical shock.
If
a foreign
object should get into
the
set
, contact your dealer.
4.
To
prevent lightning damage,
pull
out
the
power
cord and remove
the
antenna cable during
an
electrical storm.
5.
When
removing
the
power plug from
the
wall
outlet, always pull directly
on
the
plug; never
pull
the
cord itself.
6.
Do
not
use
for
ce
when
using
the
switches.
7.
When
moving
the
set
be
sure
to first
pull
out
the
power plug
and
remove cords connected to other
equipment.
8.
Do
not attempt to clean this unit
with
chemical
solvent
as
this might damage
the
finish.
Use
a clean,
dry cloth.
9.
Be
sure
to
read
the
"Troubleshooting" section
for
advice
on
common operating errors before concluding
that this unit
is
faulty.
10
. Keep this manual
in
a safe place for future
reference.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
•Remote
Control Transmitter • Batteries (size "AAA"
R03)
•AM
Loop Antenna
• Indoor
FM
Antenna
(U
.S.A., Canada, Australia,
UK
and General models) (Europe model)
•Remote
Control Cable (6-pin. cassette deck) • Remote Control Cable (mini-plug,turntable)
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
(See Fig .... )
After unpacki
ng , check that the fo llowing parts are
contained.
• Remote control transmitter
• Batteries
•
Remote control cable (6-pin)
• Remote control cable (mini-plug)
•
AM loop antenna
• Indoor
FM antenna
CONTROL PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
(See Fig .•. )
FRONT PANEL
0 Display window
CD PRESET display
Preset station indicator
Lights up to indicate
the pressed preset station
button.
P1-P8/P9-P16 indicators
Indicates
the range (either P1-P8 or P9-P16) of
selectable preset station buttons.
Cl) STATION FREQUENCY display
Displays the band and frequency of the received
radio signal.
@SIGNAL QUALITY indicators
These indicators display the signal strength of the
tuned frequency in bar-graph form . 0 marks a poor
or no signal, while 100 indicates an excellent signal.
(!) INPUT indicator
Indicates the program source selected by the Input
selector.
@CD DIRECT indicator
Lights up while the CD DIRECT switch is set to
ON.
@SLEEP indicator
This indicator illuminates beginning from the time
that
the SLEEP key of the remote-control transmitter
is pressed and until the SLEEP mode is
automatically canceled one hour later.
(J) STEREO indicator
When an FM stereo signal of sufficient strength is
received the STEREO indicator lights up.
@,AUTO TUNING indicator
When the tuner is in automatic tuning mode, the
AUTO TUNING indicator lights.
@MEMORY indicator
When the MEMORY button is pressed , the
MEMORY indicator blinks on and off.
fj Input selector (INPUT SELECTOR)
Used to select the program source to be heard. The
selected program source is indicated in the display.
8 Preset station buttons
Up to 16 station frequencies and reception modes can
be stored using the preset station button.
0 CD DIRECT switch (CD DIRECT)
This switch allows you to route the CD input signal
directly to
the output stage bypassing the INPUT
selector, LOUDNESS , and BALANCE controls therefore
avoiding
any "muddying" caused by the switch and
circuit routing to provide a pure sound.
0 TIUNING button
Press either side of the TUNING button to carry out
auto or manual tuning.
0 VOLUME control
This control is used to raise or lower the output
volume
level.
@ REMOTE CONTROL sensor
This is used to receive signals from the remote control
transmitter.
(i) REC OUT selector
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Continuous variable LOUDNESS control
Th
is control allows
you
to
reta
in
full
tonal
range
at
an
y
volume levels.
Your
ear
loses sensitivity to high
and
low
frequency ranges
at
low volume settings.
This
control provides
an
equalization curve based
on
human hearing.
To
ad
just
the
LOUDNESS
control to your listening
lev
el
, first, set
the
control to
the
FLA
T position,
increase
the
VOLUME
control to your loudest listening
level
,
then
turn
the
L
OUD
N
ESS
control
counterclockwise to reduce
the
volume
level
.
TUNING MODE button
Us
ed
to
sele
ct
the
tuning mode between
AUTO
and
MAN
'L
FM
MONO.
In
the
MAN'L FM MONO mode,
an
FM
stereo broadcasting
is
received
in
monaural.
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BALANCE control
Use
this control to concurrently change the left and
right output volume to
the
speaker terminals to
compensate
for
sound imbalance caused
from
speaker
settings
or
listening
room
condition.
4B
FM
/
AM
button
Press
this button to select
the
reception band between
FM
and
AM.
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MEMORY button
When
this button
is
pressed,
the
MEMORY
indicator
flickers
in
the
displ
ay
fo
r about 5 seconds.
Du
r
ing
this
pe
riod, press the d
esi
r
ed
pr
ese
t station
bu
tt
on
to store
the
displayed frequency.
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Tone controls
BASS
Used to increase
or
decrease
the
low frequency
response.
Th
e
DEFEAT
position
pr
oduces flat
response.
TREBLE
Used to increase
or
decrease
the
high frequency
response.
The
DE
FEAT
position produces
flat
response.
41)
P1-P8/P9-P16 button
Press
this button to change
the
range of preset
station buttons.
When
this button is pressed,
the
selected
range
of
the
P1-P8
/
P9-P16
indicators flickers
for about 5 seconds.
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BASS EXTENSION button
Pressing this button boosts bass response while
maintaining
overall
tonal balance.
This
is
useful to
compensate
for
speakers
with
weak bass
or
a listening
environment that deadens
the
bass.
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SPEAKERS selectors
Set
this selector to select
the
speakers to
be
driven.
4E)
PHONES jack
Plug
in
the
headphones to this jack.
To
shut off
the
sound from
the
speakers,
set
the
SPEAKERS
selectors
to
OFF
.
41)
POWER switch
P
ress
this switch to
turn
the
power
on
.
Press
the
swi
t
ch
again to
turn
the
power off.
STANDBY
indicator
(Europe model
only)
When
this indicator
is
lit
, remote control operation
is
possible.
REAR
PANEL
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REMOTE CONTROL connectors
Use
these to connect compatible
YAMAHA
components
(with
an
~
mark)
to your receiver
for
remote control of each component.
TAPE
1/2
Connect to a cassette tape deck using
the
cable with
6-pin connector.
PHONO
Connect
to
a turntable using
the
cable with a mini-
plug connectors.
G,
GND terminal
Connect
the
ground
wire
of
a turntable.
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AC
OUTLETS
Use
these to connect
the
power cords
from
your
components
to
the
receiver.
The
power to
the
SWITCHED
outlets
is
controlled
by
the
receiver's
PO
WER
switch
or
remote control
transmitter's
POWER
key
.
They
will
supply power to
any
component whenever this unit
is
turned
on
.
The
power to
the
UNSWITCHED
outlet
is
not controlled
by
the
receiver.
It
will
continually supply power to
any
unit connected.
The
maximum power that
can
be
connected to
the
SWITCHE
D
AC
OU
TL
ET
is
100
watts
and
to
the
UNSWITC
H
ED
AC
OUTLET
(USA
, Canada
and
General models
only)
is
200
watts.
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SPEAKERS terminals
Two
pairs
of
speakers A and B
can
be
connected to
these terminals.
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Audio signal connection jacks
Use
these to connect
the
audio signal cords from your
components to
the
receiver.
They
should
be
connected
to
the
proper input/output jacks
for
each
unit.
Be
sure
that L and R channels
are
connected consistently.
VIDEO/AUX
These
jacks
can
be
used to
make
connections from a
video cassette player
or
video disc player.
These
jacks
c
an
also
be
used
as
auxiliary input jacks for other
equipment.
TAPE 2
Connect
an
audio signal of
the
second tape deck
for
both recordi
ng
and
playback.
DAT/TAPE
1
Connect a first tape deck
for
both recording
and
playback.
CD
Connect a compact disc player.
PHONO
Connect a turntable.
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Antenna terminals
Connect
an
FM
and
AM
antennas to these terminals.
CONNECTIONS
NOTES ON CONNECTIONS
•
Be
sure to
turn
off
the power
to
all
units before
making
any
connections.
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
(See
Fig
.
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)
• AM loop antenna
Connect
the
AM
loop antenna cords to
the
AM
ANT
and
GND
terminals.
CD
Depress the tabs of
AM
ANT
terminals.
(1)
Connect the
AM
loop antenna leads to
the
AM
ANT
terminals.
(3)
Release the tabs. Lightly
pull
on
the
leads to
confirm a good connection.
® Attach the loop antenna to the antenna stand.
Loop antenna
~
Acteoca stacd
@
Orient
the
AM
loop antenna so that the best
reception
is
obtained.
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T
he
antenna
may
be
hung
on
a
wall.
• Outdoor AM antenna
The
end
of
the
wire
should
be
stripped of insulation
and
con
nected to
the
AM
AN
T termin
al.
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this time,
keep
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• Supplied indoor
FM
antenna
(U
.S.A. Canada, Australia,
U.K
and General models)
Connect
the
supplied indoor antenna to either of
the
300
n
BAL
.
FM
ANT
terminals.
Move
the antenna for
best reception.
(Europe Model)
Connect
the
supplied indoor antenna to the
75
n
UNBAL.
FM
ANT
terminal.
* Insert so that
the
grooved part of
the
connector
hole
is
faci
ng
downward when the connection
is
made.
• Outdoor
FM
antenna
If
necessary
an
outdoor
FM
antenna may
be
used
for
improved
FM
reception. Either 300-ohm feeder
or
coaxial cable
may
be
used.
In
locations troubled
by
electrical interference, coaxial cable
is
preferable.
FREQUENCY STEP switch
(General
model
only)
As
the
inte
rstation frequency spacing differs
in
different
areas,
se
t
the
FR
EQUENCY
STEP
switch located
at
the
rear
according to
the
frequency spacing
in
your
area
.
AUDIO CONNECTIONS
(See
Fig.a
.)
• Power cord
Connect the power cord of your receiver to
an
AC
outlet.
• Speakers
Connect the
SPEAKERS
terminals to your speakers
with
the
proper gauge of
wire
, cut to
be
as
short
as
possible.
Press
the
speaker
wire
terminal tabs down,
then
insert
the
bare wires and secure them by
releasing the tabs.
If
these connections
are
faulty,
no
sound
will
be
heard
from
the speakers.
Make
sure
that
the
polarity of
the
speaker wires
is
correct, that
is
,
that
the
+
and
-markings
are
observed.
If
these
wires
are
reversed,
the
sound
will
be
unnatural
and
will
lack bass.
Do
not coil up excess speaker
wire
or
bundle
the
speaker cables
with
the
power cords.
• Turntable
Connect the output cords of
the
turntable to
the
PHONO
jacks, and connect
the
ground cord to
the
GNO
terminal.
This
should produce minimum
hum,
but
in
some cases better results
are
obtained
with
this
cord disconnected.
• Compact disc player
Connect
the
output jacks of
the
compact disc player
to
the
CD
jacks.
• Video cassette player etc.
Connect
the
audio output jacks from a video cassette
player,
a
CDV
player
or
a video disc player to
the
VIDEO
/
AUX
jacks.
• Tape deck 1
Connect
the
cords from a cassette deck to
the
OAT/TAPE
1 jacks.
The
playback
(LINE
OUT)
jacks go
to the
TAPE
PB
jacks, and
the
record
(LINE
IN)
jacks
go to
the
REC
OUT
jacks.
• Tape deck 2
Co
nnect
the
audio jacks
of
a second cassette deck to
the
TAPE
2 jacks
in
the
same
way
.
• Remote control cable
The
REMOTE
CONTROL
connectors
are
used
when
you
have
YAMAHA
compatible components
(with
an
~
mark)
.
These
connections allow
you
to control
the
components
from
the
supplied remote control
transmitter.
Connect
the
remote control cables from
the
components to
the
correct connectors
on
your receiver
(i.e
.
PHONO
,
TAPE
1/
2)
.
Note that
no
cable
is
necessary for a compatible
CD
player,
or
a compatible cassette deck which
has
a
remote control sensor
as
the
remote control transmitter
operates
the
player directly.
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OPERATIONS
TO LISTEN TO RADIO PROGRAM
Auto Tuning
If signals are strong and there is no interference, quick
automatic search tuning
is possible.
1. Select the reception band with FM / AM button.
2. Press the TUNING MODE button so that the AUTO
TUNING indicator lights up.
3. Use the TUNING button to tune.
The tuning will start automatically and stop at
broadcast station frequency with a sufficient signal
strength.
4. If the station where tuning stops is not the one you
want, press the TUNING button once again.
Manual Tuning
Auto tuning may be impossible if the station signal is
weak. If so , use manual tuning.
1. Select the reception band with FM / AM button.
2. Press the TUNING MODE button so that the AUTO
TUNING indicator goes off.
3. Use the TUNING button to tune.
The frequency will change rapidly if the TUNING
button is kept pressed. Release if slightly before
reaching
the desired frequency, and then press it
intermittently until the desired frequency is reached.
Preset Tuning
The preset station button can be used to select, at a
single touch,
any desired station which has been
preset.
1. Tune to the desired station using auto or manual
tuning mode.
2. Select the range of the preset station button with
the P1-P8 / P9-P16 button.
3. Press the MEMORY button and then while the
MEMORY indicator is flickering, press the desired
preset station button.
Note
If tuning is done in the manual mode and then
MEMORY button is pressed, the preset tuning will be
in Mono. Therefore prior to pressing MEMORY button,
the tuning should be set to AUTO .
4. To receive the preset station, select the range of
the preset station with the P1 -P8 / P9-P1 6 button and
press the desired preset station button.
• Follow
the same procedure for other preset station
buttons.
The new setting will be programmed in place of the
former one .
Memory back-up
The memory back-up circuit will prevent the
programmed information from being lost even though
the power is switched OFF for timer use or other
temporary power failure.
If , however, the unit is not
used
for a long time, the memory may be erased. If
so , it can be re-programmed by simply following the
original procedure.
TO PLAY PROGRAM SOURCE
1. Select the program source to be heard with the
input selector.
2. Play the program source.
3. Adjust the VOLUME and tone controls.
TO RECORD PROGRAM SOURCE
1. Select the program source to be recorded with the
REC OUT selector.
2. To listen to program source to be recorded, press
the corresponding input selector.
3. Play the program source to be recorded and set
the tape deck to record mode.
4. To listen to other program source during recording,
select
the program source to be listened to with
the input selector.
When your tape deck has three head monitoring
capability, press
the corresponding tape input selector
to listen to just recorded signal.
The settings of the tone controls and VOLUME control
do not affect
the recording.
TO DUB AUDIO TAPES
1. Set the REC OUT selector to select the program
source
(DAT/TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) to be dubbed.
2. To listen to program source to be recorded, press
the corresponding input selector.
3. Set the tape decks to play and record mode
respectively.
4. To listen to other program source during dubbing,
select
the program source to be listened to with
the input selector.
When your tape deck has three head monitoring
capability, press the corresponding tape input selector
to listen to just recorded signal.
The settings of the tone controls and VOLUME control
do not affect
the dubbing.

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REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER
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The remote control transmitter supplied with your
receiver
is designed to control all the most commonly
used features of
the receiver . If the CD player,
turntable, cassette deck
and graphic equalizer
connected
to your receiver are YAMAHA components
designed for
remote control compatibility (components
with an ~ mark) , then this remote control transmitter
will also control various functions of each component.
Please consult your YAMAHA dealer for information on
which components are compatible with the remote
control transmitter. Note that any compatible YAMAHA
CD player, or a compatible YAMAHA cassette deck
which
has a remote control sensor, can be directly
operated
by this remote control transmitter.
0 POWER key
Press this key to turn the power of receiver ON and
OFF .
(Europe model only)
This key functions only when the STANDBY indicator is
lit.
f) PLAY/CUT key
This key is used to start and stop record play on the
turntable with ~ mark connected to this unit. This key
functions the same as the PLAY / CUT key on the
turntable.
Pressing
th is key starts record play and pressing it
again stops playing.
8 CD player section
The CD player with ~ mark connected to this unit
can be controlled directly with the remote control
transmitter.
C>C>l
Press to advance to the beginning of the next tune.
t<J<J
Press to return to the beginning of the current tune.
When this key is pressed at the beginning of the tune,
the play will start at the beginning of the previous
tune.
C>C>
Press to fast forward the tune.
<J<]
Press to reverse the tune .
DISC UP/DOWN
Applicable only to a compact-disc player that has the
magazine-type automatic compact-disc changing
mechanism; used
for selection of the disc.
PAUSE/STOP
Used to set the player to pause or stop mode.
Pressing the
key once to stop play temporarily and
pressing it again stops play.
PLAY
Press this key to start play.
0 Tuner section
These keys are used to select the broadcast station
preset.
UP
Press to select the preset station. Each time this key
is pressed, the preset number is increased by one .
(Ex : P7-+PB) When the key is pressed during the PB
(P16) station is received, the preset number will be
changed to P1 (P9) .
DOWN
Press to select the preset station. Each time this key
is pressed, the preset number is decreased by one .
(Ex : PB-+P7) When the key is pressed during the P1
(P9) station is received, the preset number will be
changed to PB (P16) .
P1-P8/P9-P16
Each time this key is pressed, the preset station range
is changed between P1-PB and P9 - P16 alternately.
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0 Tape deck section
These
keys
are
used
to
operate
the
cassette deck
with~mark
connected
to
this
unit.
DECK
A/8
Press
to
select
the
deck
to
be
operated between the
deck A
and
B
on
the
double cassette deck.
<l<l
Press
to
rewind
the
tape.
PLAY
Press
to
start
tape
play.
When
the
double cassette
deck
is
used, pressing
the
key
starts tape
play
on
the
last
playing deck.
[.>{>
Press
to
fast
forward
the
tape.
REC/PAUSE
Press
to
set
to
recording pause mode.
STOP
Press
to
stop
the
tape.
REC MUTE
Press
to
make
the
non-recorded section during
recording.
DIR A
(for
a double cassette deck
only)
•
Press
this
key
to
change
the
tape
running
direction
of
DECK A.
DIR B
(for
a double cassette deck
only)
•
Press
this
key
to
change
the
tape running direction
of
DECK
B.
0 Equalizer section
These
buttons
can
be
used
for
operation of a
YAMAHA
graphic equalizer
with
the
presetting function
(such
as
the
EQ-630
, etc.).
EQ
ON/FLAT
Used
to
select whether
or
not
to
use
the
circuitry
of
an
equalizer connected to
the
receiver
.
PRESET UP/DOWN
Select
the
desired preset channels
with
these
keys.
0 SLEEP key
The
power
to
the receiver
is
automatically switched
OFF
one
hour after this
key
is
pressed.
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Input selector keys
Select
the
desired programs source
with
these
keys.
0 VOLUME control keys
These
keys
are
used
to
adjust
the
volume
level
heard
from
the
speakers connected
to
this
unit
.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
The
remote
control
unit
uses 2 batteries
(size
"AAA",
R03).
Install
them according
to
the following illustration.
Be
sure
that they
are
installed correctly.
OPERATION RANGE
You
must point the
remote
control
unit
toward
the
receiver
and
be
within
about 7 meters
(23
feet)
of
it
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SPECIFICATIONS
AU
DIO SECTION
Minimum
RMS
Output
Power
per Channel
8 ohms,
20
Hz
to
20
kHz
, 0.
02%
THO
....
50
W
6 ohms,
20
Hz
to
20
kHz,
0.
04%
THO
[U
.
S.A.
and Canada models]
55
W
[Australia, Europe,
U.K.
and
General models] ......
53
W
Dynamic
Power
per Channel
(IHF)
8/6/4/2 ohms
[U
.
S.A.
and Canada models]
............
81
/
92
/
138
/
112
W
[Australia, Europe,
U.K.
and
General models]
.................................
80
/
92
/
110
/
100
W
DIN
Standard Output
Power
per Channel
4 ohms, 1
kHz
, 1%
THO
[Europe model only]
......
65
W
IEC
Power
(1
kHz
, 0.
04%
THO
8/6 ohms)
[Europe model oniy] ... .. ... .. .... .
......
57
/
67
W
Power
Band
Width
8 ohms,
25
W, 0.
1%
THO
.
10
Hz
to
50
kHz
Damping Factor
8 ohms, 1
kHz
...................................
50
or
more
Input Sensitivity/Impedance
PHONO
....
....
2.5
mV
/
47
k-ohms
CD/TAPE/VIDEO
/
AUX
.....................
150
mV/50 k-ohms
Input Sensitivity
(New
IHF)
[U
.
S.A.
and
Canada models]
PHONO
.................................................
0.42
mV
CD/TAPE/VIDEO
/
AUX
....................................
25
mV
Maximum Input Signal
Level
(1
kHz
, 0.
01
%
THO)
PHONO
110
mV
Output Level/Impedance
REC
OUT
..........
150
mV
/1 k-ohms
Headphone Jack
Rated
OutpuVlmpedance
8 ohms, 0.
015%
THO
.......................
0.7
V/
220
ohms
Frequency Response
(20
Hz
to
20
kHz)
CD/TAPE/VIDEO
/
AUX
... .
±0
.5 dB
RIAA
Equalization Deviation
PHONO
....
± 0.5 dB
Total
Harmonic Distortion
(20
Hz
to
20
kHz)
PH
ONO
to
REC
OUT
(3
V)
............................
0.
01
%
CD/TAPE/VIDEO
/
AUX
to
SP
OUT
(25
W/8 ohms) .. 0.
012%
Intermodulation Distortion
CD/TAPE/VIDEO
/
AUX
(Rated
OutpuV8 ohms)
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio
(IHF-A Network) ... 0.012%
PHONO
(5
mV
Input Shorted)
[Except Europe model]
[Europe model]
CD/TAPE/VIDEO
/
AUX
(Shorted)
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio
(New
IHF)
[U
.
S.A.
and Canada models]
PHONO
CD/TAPE/VIDEO
/
AUX
Res
idual Noi
se
(IHF-A
Network)
....
..
.....
.....
88
dB
..
.
....
83
dB
... .
...........
103
dB
....
....
...
....
74
dB
..........
85
dB
......
140
µV
Channel Separation
(1
kHz
,
Vol.
-
30
dB)
PHONO
(Input Shorted)
CD/TAPE/VIDEO
/
AUX
.......
55
dB
(Input 5.1 k-ohms Terminated)
Tone
Control Characteristics
BASS
: BoosVcut
Turnover
Frequency
TREBLE
BoosVcut
Turnover Frequency
Filter Characteristics
........
±10
dB
(50
Hz)
................
350
Hz
±10
dB
(20
kHz)
............
3.5
kHz
Bass
Extension
...............................
60
Hz,
8 dB/act
Continuous Loudness Control
...........
.
.......
-40
dB
(1
kHz)
(Level
related equalization)
FM
SECTION
Tuning
Range
[U
.
S.A.
,Canada
and
General models]
......
..
.. .
........
.
..........
ITT
.
5~1ITT
.
9M~
[Australia, Europe,
U.K.
and
General models]
....
.
87
.5 to
108
.0
MHz
50
dB Quieting Sensitivity
(IHF
,
75
ohms)
[Except
Europe
model]
Mono
Stereo
Usable Sensitivity
(75
ohms)
.......
1.
55
µV
(15
.1
dBD
21
µV
(37
.7
dBD
(30
dB S/N Quieting, 1
kHz
,
100%
mod.)
[Except
Europe
model] . 0.8
µV
(9
.3
dBD
DIN
, Mono
(S
/N
26
dB)
[Europe model]
.....
1.4
µV
DIN,
Stereo
(S
/N
46
dB)
[Europe model]
.......
30
µV
Image Response
Ratio
[Except Europe model] ....
...
.
45
dB
[Europe model] .............. ........ .
.......
80
dB
IF
Response
Ratio
.
80
dB
Spurious Response
Ratio
.
70
dB
AM
Suppression
Ratio
..
55
dB
Capture
Ratio
.......
1.5 dB
Alternate Channel Selectivity
[Except Europe model]
Selectivity (two signals,
40
kHz
Dev
.)
[Europe model]
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio
(IHF)
Mono/
Stereo
[Except Europe model]
(DIN-weighted,
40
kHz
Dev
.) Mono/Stereo
[Europe model]
Harmonic Distortion
(1
kHz)
Mono/Stereo
[Except Europe model]
........
..
...
....
Mono/Stereo
[Europe model
(40
kHz
Dev
.
)]
Frequency Response
30
Hz
to
15
kHz
...
85
dB
........
50
dB
.81/76 dB
.
75
/
70
dB
01/
01%
.......
0
±0
.5 dB
Stereo Separation
(1
kHz)
[Except Europe model]
.............
50
dB
[Europe model
(40
kHz
Dev
.
)]
... .... ......... .. ...
50
dB
AM
SECTION
Tuning
Range
[U
.
S.A.
,Canada
and
General models] ..
530
to 1,
610
kHz
[Australia, Europe,
U.K.
and General models]
..........................
531
to
1,611
kHz
Usable
Sens
itivity
........
.....
...
.
...
..
...
..
............
.-
250
µV/m
Selectivity
.............
32
dB
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio
........................ .
..
.. ... ...
50
dB
Image Response
Ratio
.......
40
dB
Spurious Response
Ratio
................ ...
50
dB
Harmonic Distortion
(400
Hz)
...............
0.
3%
AUDIO SECTION
Output Level/Impedance
FM
(100
% mod , 1
kHz)
[Except Europe model]
.........
150
mV/3
.8 k-ohms
[Europe model
(40
kHz
Dev
.
)]
...
....
400
mV/3
8 k-ohms
AM
(30%
mod
.,
1
kHz)
[Except Europe model] ...
150
mV/3
.8 k-ohms
[Europe model
(40
kHz
Dev
.)]
.......
150
mV
/3 8 k-ohms
GENERAL
Power
Supply
[U
.
S.A.
and
Canada models] ...
AC
120
V,
60
Hz
[Australia
and
U.K.
models]
.............
AC
240
V,
50
Hz
[Europe model]
...............
AC
220
V,
50
Hz
[General model]
......
AC
110-120/220-240 V,
60
/
50
Hz
Power Consumption
[U
.
S.A.
and
General models] ... .
280
W
[Canada model]
.........
280
W,
320
VA
[Australia, Europe and
U.K.
models] .. .
...
350
W
AC
Outlets
[U
.
S.A.
,Canada and General models]
Switched
..........
100
W max.
Unswitched ...
200
W max.
[Australia, Europe
and
U.K.
models]
Switched
Dimensions
0N
x H x
D)
Weight .
Accessories
...
100
W max.
..
435
x
126
x
289
mm
(17-1/8"
X
4-15/16"
X
11-3/8")
.........
5.6
kg
(12
lbs. 5
oz
.)
..............
AM
loop antenna x 1
Indoor
FM
antenna x 1
Remote control cable (mini-plug) x 1
Remote control cable
(6-pin)
x 1
Remote control transmitter x 1
Battery x 2
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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If
the
unit
fails
to
operate normally, check the followi
ng
points
to
determi
ne
whether
the
fault
can
be
correc
ted
by
the simple measures suggested.
If
it
cannot
be
corrected,
or
if
the
fau
lt
is
not
listed in
the
SYMPTOM
column, disconnect the power cord and contact your dealer
or
service center for help.
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SYMPTOM CAUSE
The receiver fails
to
turn
on
when the POWER switch Power cord
is
not
plugged
in
or
is
not completely inserted.
is
pressed. .
.
No
sound. Incorrect output cord connections.
Incorrect receiver operation.
Sound "hums
".
Incorrect cord connections.
FM
stereo reception
is
noisy. Because
of
the characteristics of
FM
stereo broadcasts, this
limited
to
cases where
the
transmitter
is
far
away
or
the
antenna input
is
poor.
There
is
distortion
and
clear reception cannot
be
There is multipath interference.
obtained even
with
a good
FM
antenna.
A desired station cannot
be
tuned
in
with
Auto
tuning.
The
station
is
too weak.
A desired station cannot
be
tuned
In
with
Auto tuning.
Weak
signal
or
loose antenna connections.
There are continuous crackling
and
hissing noises.
Th
ese
noise result from lightning, fluorescent
thermostats
and
other electrical equipment.
There are buzzing and whining noises (especially
in
the A television
set
is
being used nearby.
evening).
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lamps, motors,
REMEDY
Firmly plug
in
the power cord.
Connect cord properly.
If
the
problem persists, the cables
may
be
defective.
Set
the
recei
ve
r controls
to
the correct input selection.
Fi
rmly
connect the audio plugs.
If
the problem persists,
the
cord may
be
defective.
is
Check
the
antenna connections.
Try
using a multiple element
FM
antenna.
Adjust antenna placement to eliminate multipath interference.
Use
Manual tuning mode.
Use
high quality directional
FM
antenna.
Tighten the
AM
loop antenna connections
and
rotate
it
for
best reception.
Use
Manual tuning mode.
Use
an
outdoor antenna
and
a ground
wire
.
This
will
help
some what but
it
is
difficult to eliminate
all
noise.
Move the television away.
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YAMAHA
CORPORATION
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JAPAN
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