Yamaha MCR-230 User manual

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Compact & Simp e.
he concept is simple, but the sound is formidable. Amazing
bass power from a compact body and speakers. With this
system, less is more.
Micro Component System
MCR-230
NEW PRODUCT BULLETIN
P10020845W-MCR230@NPB
• iPod and UBS device not included with MC -230.

Micro Component System
MCR-230 NEW PRODUCT BULLETIN
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Beyond expectations.
Looking at the speaker, you can't imagine the powerful,
well balanced sound. Yamaha creates exceptional bass
from a small baffle board and a deep cabinet that acts like
a bass drum. It's all the result of things we've learned from
decades of making musical instruments.
Bass drum: YAMAHA DAXDAD

P10020845W-MCR230@NPB
A bri iant combination of Yamaha techno ogy for high sound qua ity packed into a
micro component system. Outstanding bass sound from compact body.
Micro Component System
MCR-230
NEW PRODUCT BULLETIN
Advanced Features
• Convenient system control capability
• iPod direct docking via top panel universal dock
• USB port on top panel
• High quality CD player with CD ext display
• Superb reception FM tuner with handy functions
High Sound Qua ity
• 20W + 20 W high power output
• Subwoofer out for adding a subwoofer
• Aluminum front panel and knobs
Speaker Section
• 2-way bass-reflex speakers
• Outstanding powerful bass sound from compact body
• Detachable grill (NS-BP100)
Main Specification
CD Receiver CRX-330
Minimum MS Output Power (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD) 20 W + 20 W
Frequency esponse (20 Hz–20 kHz, CD, etc.) 0 ± 1 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (CD etc., Sp Out, 1 kHz) 0.05% (10 W/6 ohms)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 7-1/16" x 4-5/9" x 11"
Weight 9.5 lbs.
S eakers NS-BP100
Driver 4” cone and 1” dome
Input Power (Nominal/Maximum) 30 W / 90 W
Frequency esponse 60 Hz-50 kHz
Sensitivity 84 dB/2.83 V/1 m
Crossover Frequency 8 kHz
Impedance 6 ohms
Dimensions (W x H x D) 4-15/16" x 7-9/16" x 11-13/16"
Weight 4.6 lbs.
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Micro Component System
MCR-230 NEW PRODUCT BULLETIN
he MCR-230 has been designed for anyone
who wants to enjoy music...really enjoy
music...from a personal-sized, easy to use
system. he size is compact, the styling is simple
and straightforward. All of the special design
features are on the inside, where they
contribute to pure, high quality sound. he CD
player is a high performance type with CD ext
display, and you also get the convenience of
docking an iPod and inserting a USB player right
into the top of the unit.
he speakers are extremely high quality —
you won't believe how good they sound and
how much bass they put out.
In short, the MCR-230 goes far beyond your
expectations for a Micro Component System.
ADVANCED FEATURES
iPod Direct Doc ing on
the Top Panel
You can listen to iPod music
from the speakers to enjoy
more powerful, higher quality
sound. You just dock your iPod
right into the universal dock on
the top panel. Operating your
iPod from the system remote
unit is extremely easy, because
the remote operates the same
way as the iPod controls. In
addition, the iPod charges while in use.
USB Port on Top Panel
A USB port is provided on the top
panel for connecting USB
memory devices and
portable audio players.
Compatible with MP3 and WMA formats, it
also provides display of USB file name, artist
name, album and song title.
HIGH SOUND QUALITY
Amazingly Good Sound Quality
Quite simply, the MCR-230 sounds like a much
bigger, more expensive system. he receiver/CD
player uses the same digital amplifier as our
high performance models, and the same high
precision DAC and large, stable power supply as
our excellent CD players.
Subwoofer Out
he Subwoofer Out terminal outputs bass
frequencies for connecting a subwoofer. Adding
a subwoofer to the system pays big dividends.
Superb Reception FM Tuner with
Handy Functions
In addition to utilizing a Direct PLL IF Count
Synthesizer uning system, the MCR-230 also
makes station selection easy. Users can preset
as many as 30 FM stations for instant one-
touch tuning, and with each one the tuning
mode (auto or mono) is also memorized. he
European models provide RDS (Radio Data
System) tuning.
Automatic Preset Tuning
Auto FM Station Memory automatically presets
the 30 strongest FM stations on the dial so you
don’t have to do it manually.
Aluminum Front Panel
he aluminum front panel provides an elegant
look and helps to improve sonic performance.
SPEAKER SECTION
Powerful 2-Way Bass-Reflex Spea er
System
Yamaha is known for its high quality compact
speakers, and this system lives up to that
reputation.
VCCS (Vibration Control Cabinet
Structure) Technology
No matter how good the music source,
amplifier and speakers are, speaker cabinet
vibration will affect the sound, usually for the
worse and sometimes quite a lot. Limiting this
vibration, especially on the long side of the
cabinet, is thus very important. Adding
internal reinforcements haphazardly does no
good and using conventional rubber and other
damping materials has a shortcoming: it is
effective across all frequency bands, while the
vibration only affects a narrow band
(generally around 500Hz).
he Yamaha speaker team attacked this
problem in two ways. he first is an internal
structure called VCCS (Vibration Control Cabinet
Structure). It consists of several strategically
placed pieces of wood, whose shapes, positions
and angles were arrived at after a long process
of experimentation. he second is the use of a
new material that provides excellent vibration
isolation performance.
he result is that unwanted cabinet
vibration has been greatly reduced. he sound
you hear from the 10cm woofers and balanced
dome tweeters is not negatively affected by the
cabinet, putting these system speakers truly in a
class of their own, with clear, powerful sound
that will first surprise you and then delight
you.
• iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • iPod and USB device not included with MC -230. • Product designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Speaker port
Strategically positioned wood
VCCS (Vibration Control Cabinet Structure) Princi le
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