CRX-E300

CD Receiver Ampli-Tuner CD
YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA
ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, VSTRA FRLUNDA, SWEDEN MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA
OWNERS MANUAL MODE DEMPLOI

V921980

Printed in Malaysia

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products 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.
WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instructions have been adhered to. Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 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 product. Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

I CAUTION

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d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. Wall or Ceiling Mounting The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 24 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard 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

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 81020)
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 81021) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H)
Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class B digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit OFF and ON, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620. The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

CAUTION II

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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT
1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture or cold. In a cabinet, allow about 10 cm (4 in.) of free space all around this unit for adequate ventilation. Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds. Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from cold to hot, nor locate this unit in an environment with high humidity (i.e., a room with a humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Avoid installing this unit in a location where foreign objects may fall onto this unit or where this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place:

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1. IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below. MODEL: Serial No.: The serial number is located on the rear of the unit. Retain this Owners Manual in a safe place for future reference.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Associations Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Associations Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.

III CAUTION

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FEATURES

<Receiver>
Minimum RMS output power per channel 25 W + 25 W (6, 1 kHz, 0.1% THD) Full operation system remote control 40-station FM/AM preset tuning SUBWOOFER output terminal

<CD player>

S-bit DAC and 8fs digital filter Optical digital output Random, repeat, and program play CD TEXT display Copy time control CD-RW compatible

English

The CD receiver CRX-E300 is the main unit of the YAMAHA Piano Craft Series. You can upgrade the system by adding the cassette deck (KX-E300) and MD recorder (MDX-E300)*. * The cassette deck (KX-E300) and MD recorder (MDX-E300) may not be available for some areas.

CONTENTS

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES.. 2 CD PREVENTIVE CARE. 2 NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS Front panel.. 3 Display... 3 Remote control... 4 GETTING STARTED Remote control... 5 Connecting the speakers and antennas.. 6 Connecting other components.. 7 Setting the clock... 8 Adjusting the brightness of the display. 8 LISTENING TO A SOURCE.. 9 TUNING.. 10 Presetting stations.. 11 CD OPERATIONS Playing a disc.. 12 Selecting the time display and CD TEXT.. 13 Random-sequence play.. 13 Repeat play.. 14 Program play.. 14 USING THE BUILT-IN TIMER Before using the timer.. 16 Timer play and recording.. 16 Sleep timer... 17 SYSTEM CONTROL Controlling other components with the remote control... 18 Before recording.. 19 Dubbing setting.. 19 CD synchronized recording.. 19 Copy time control.. 20 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Troubleshooting.. 21 Specifications.. 23

There should be no large obstacles between the remote control and the main unit. If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong lighting (especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.), it might cause the remote control not to work correctly. In this case, reposition the main unit to avoid direct lighting.
Removing the protection sheet
The remote control is shipped with a protection sheet to prevent the surface from being scratched during transportation. When removing the sheet, first put adhesive tape on an edge of the remote control so that the tape sticks to the sheet. Then peel the sheet off with the tape.
Do not scratch the remote control surface when peeling the sheet off.
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Connecting the speakers and antennas
Never plug the AC power cord to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.
Follow the steps as shown below to connect the system using the supplied cords and accessories. Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, + to + and to. Right speaker

FM antenna

Left speaker

2 AM loop antenna

SPEAKERS R L

SUBWOOFER

FM ANT

75 UNBAL.

GND AM ANT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

6 MIN. /SPEAKER CLASS 2 WIRING
Connect the Speakers. 1 Unscrew the knob. 2 Remove approx. 10 mm (4) of insulation from each of the speaker wires and insert the bare wire into the terminal. 3 Tighten the knob to secure the wire. Red: positive(+) Black: negative()

To wall outlet

Connect the FM Antenna.

75 UNBAL

(U.S.A. model)
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Connect the AM Antenna. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.
Use external FM/AM antennas if you need better reception. Consult your dealer. The AM loop antenna should be placed apart from the main unit. The antenna may be hung on a wall.
To connect the subwoofer (optional)
You can reinforce the bass frequencies by adding a subwoofer (optional). Connect the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal of the unit to the INPUT terminal of the subwoofer.

AM ANT

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Connecting other components
To enhance your system, you can connect other components. Refer to the instructions of each component.
Connecting KX-E300 and MDX-E300
Optical cable (EIA standard) (commercially available) As this terminal is used for an examination in the factory, do not connect any equipment to this terminal.

<MDX-E300>

System control cable (supplied with KX-E300)

ANALOG IN D L

SYSTEM C OUT CONNECTOR 1 IN

DIGITAL OPTICAL 2

System control cable (supplied with MDX-E300)

GND AM ANT R SPEAKERS L

<KX-E300>

Audio pin cables

<CRX-E300>
Connect to , and to (for connecting KX-E300), to and to (for connecting MDX-E300) using audio pin cable. Connect the DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack of CRX-E300 to the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack of MDX-E300. Take off the covers of the optical cable plug, the DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack, and the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack before making digital connections. Be sure to replace the jacks cover when the jack on the rear panel is not being used, in order to protect from dust. Connect an external component to the AUX jack of CRX-E300. Connect CRX-E300 to MDX-E300 and MDX-E300 to KX-E300 with the system control cables. The connection using the SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack allows you to control this unit as well as the connected components of YAMAHA Piano Craft series. If your system does not include MDX-E300, connect CRX-E300 and KX-E300 directly. AC OUTLET Connect the AC power plug of MDX-E300 to the AC outlet of CRX-E300. Then connect the plug of KX-E300 to the AC outlet of MDX-E300. If your system does not include MDX-E300, connect the plug of KX-E300 to the AC outlet of CRX-E300.
Never turn CRX-E300 on until all connections between components have been completed. Never connect or disconnect the system control cable and/or power cord while the system components are turned on.

Caution

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Setting the clock

You must set the clock before you use the timer functions. The clock is based on a 12-hour system for U.S. and Canada models, and 24-hour system for Australia model.
STANDBY/ON DISPLAY HOUR MIN
Adjusting the brightness of the display
You can adjust the brightness of the display. If you have connected cassette deck (KX-E300) and/or MD recorder (MDX-E300) to this unit, the brightness of the displays is automatically adjusted to that of this unit.

PHONES BASS BALANCE INPUT

When you use headphones

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. You can listen to the sound to be output from the main speakers through the headphones.

VOLUME /+

When you have finished using this unit
Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel again or POWER on the remote control to set this unit to the standby mode. STANDBY appears for a moment on the display.

Auto standby function

This unit will be put automatically into the standby mode under the following conditions: A component connected with a system control cable is selected as an input source. The component connected to this unit is in stop mode and not operated for 30 minutes.

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TUNING

You can find radio stations automatically and manually.
AUTO/MANL PRESET/TUNING /

Manual tuning

Follow steps 1 and 2 described in Automatic tuning. Press AUTO/MANL so that AUTO disappears from the display. Press PRESET/TUNING (for a higher (for a lower frequency) to select frequency) or your desired station. Each time you press PRESET/TUNING or , the frequency changes step by step.

PRESET/BAND

Automatic tuning
Select TUNER by turning INPUT so that the frequency of a radio station appears in the display. Press PRESET/BAND to select the reception band. Do not select the preset tuning mode (in which PRESET appears on the display). Press AUTO/MANL so that AUTO appears in the display. Press PRESET/TUNING (for a higher (for a lower frequency). frequency) or The unit starts searching for a station.

STEREO AUTO TUNED

When the unit finds a station, the unit stops searching and TUNED appears on the display.
If the located station is not the one you want, repeat steps 4 and 5 until a station you want is tuned.
If automatic tuning search does not find the desired station, try manual tuning as described next. When an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength is received, STEREO appears on the display and you can listen to stereo sound.
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Presetting stations

The unit can preset station frequencies selected by Automatic tuning or Manual tuning. Up to 40 stations can be stored. With this function, you can select any desired station by pressing the corresponding preset station number.

You cannot enter a number that is higher than the last track number on the disc. These operations can also be performed when the unit is in the pause or stop mode. During stop mode, if / or $/! is pressed, the track number successively changes to higher numbers (or lower numbers).
To advance or reverse playback rapidly (Search)
Press and hold / to advance playback rapidly, and $/! to reverse playback rapidly.
Press STANDBY/ON to turn on this unit. Press CD on the remote control or turn to CD using the input knob.
This unit cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW disc unless the disc is finalized. Please make sure to finalize the disc on the CD recorder before playing on this unit.

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Selecting the time display and CD TEXT
You can select any of four time displays by pressing TEXT/TIME. When you play a CD with CD TEXT, the disc title, artist name, and track name are also displayed.

Random-sequence play

The unit can play all the tracks in a random sequence.

RANDOM

TEXT/TIME
Press RANDOM. RANDOM indicator lights up on the display. The unit starts random sequence play.
Each time you press TEXT/TIME, the display changes as follows: The current track number Elapsed time of the current track Remaining time of the current track
To cancel random-sequence play mode
Press & or RANDOM. RANDOM disappears from the display. Notes
This feature will not function during programming, or during programmed play. If / is pressed during random-sequence play, the next randomly programmed track will be played. If $/! is pressed, play will return to the beginning of the current track. Total remaining time on the disc will not be displayed during random-sequence play.

Total disc play time

Total remaining time of the disc
CD-TEXT appears on the display if a CD has CD TEXT.

Disc title

Artist name

Track name Note

The disc title, artist names, or track names may not be displayed with some CD TEXT discs. In this case, (NO ENTRY) appears on the display for about two seconds and then go back to the time display.
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Repeat play

You can play any desired track or disc repeatedly. Press REP to select the repeat mode.

Program play

By creating a program, you can enjoy listening to your favourite tracks in any desired order. As many as 20 tracks can be programmed in sequence.

SINGLE REPEAT

The current track is played repeatedly.

^ $ !/

FULL REPEAT
The current disc is played repeatedly. In random-sequence play mode, all randomly sequenced tracks are played repeatedly in each-timedifferent order.

MD REC/PAUSE MODE

To cancel repeat play mode
Press REP successively until REP S and REP F disappear from the display.
Press & to stop the unit. Press PROG. Use the numeric buttons to select a track number until the desired track number appears on the display.
Repeat step 3 to program more tracks. You can select the same track again. Press ^ to start program play.
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CD OPERATIONS To stop program play mode

Press &. Note

/ or $/! can be used during program play to skip to tracks within the program.

To check program data

1. 2. Press & to stop program play. Press PROG. Then each time you press / / $/!, the track number and the program number are displayed in the order of the program.

To change program data

1. 2. 3. Follow the preceding procedure described in To check program data. Display the track number to be changed by pressing / / $/!. Press the numeric button of the desired track. The previously programmed track will be cleared from memory and the new one will be programmed.
To delete all program data
When program play is stopped, press &. Note
Turning the unit to the standby mode or opening the disc tray also deletes the program data.
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USING THE BUILT-IN TIMER

Before using the timer
If you want to use the cassette deck, KX-E300 or the MD Recorder, MDX-E300 for timer play or recording, you must first make the connections as shown in Connecting other components on page 7. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the MDX-E300 or KX-E300.
3. Timer REC Select the recording component by turning INPUT. If you want to use timer play with TUNER or AUX, select REC Mode OFF.

(Example)

Timer play and recording
By using the built-in timer, you can have the unit turn on at a specified time and begin playing or recording automatically. You can also specify the turn off time.

DISPLAY HOUR MIN

4. ON Time ON Time appears on the display for a second, and changed to the time setting mode. Press HOUR to set the hour. Press MIN to set the minute.
5. OFF Time Set the time the same way as above. If you set the ON time but not OFF time, the timer play or recording will finish automatically after an hour. Notes
The display mode will change in about 8 seconds. If the mode is changed before the setting is completed, call the mode again by pressing DISPLAY once or more. If you select the input other than TUNER and AUX on 2. Timer Input, 3. Timer REC is skipped.

Play unit

Record unit

Same as CD = TAPE

Dubbing setting
There are four combinations of components. Once you choose a certain mode, recording starts and ends automatically in a certain way for each mode.

^ &

TAPE DIRECTION PRESET TUNER PRESET
Recording automatically starts at the beginning of the tape. (By pressing DUBBING START, the tape automatically rewinds to the beginning if it is in the middle.)
TAPE REC/PAUSE DUBBING START
Press DUBBING START to start recording.
The displays 14 which include the component you have not connected to CRX-E300 will be skipped.
MD REC/PAUSE DUBBING MODE

To stop dubbing

Turn CRX-E300 and all the components connected to it to stop mode. Decide the combination of the components. Each time you press DUBBING MODE, the mode will change in the below order.
CD synchronized recording
You can start and stop recording a CD on an MD or a tape by pressing just one button.
Press CD. Press MD REC/PAUSE to record on an MD or TAPE REC/PAUSE to record on a tape. Press ^ or the play button on the CD player. When playback starts on the CD player, recording starts automatically on MDX-E300 or KX-E300.
Recording automatically starts from the beginning of the tape. (By pressing DUBBING START, the tape automatically rewinds to the beginning if it is in the middle.) When the recording on side A finishes while a track is being played back, the recording on side B starts from the beginning of the same track. The sound is automatically faded out when it gets close to the end of side B.

To stop recording

Press &. Playback stops on the CD player and the recording component enters recording pause mode. When & is pressed on the recording component, recording stops and recording standby mode is cleared. Playback continues on the CD player.
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Copy time control

By specifying the length of the tape, CRX-E300 programs tracks or helps you to program tracks so they will fit onto the tape with the least amount of unrecorded space remaining at each end of the tape.
Select the desired track number using numeric buttons. Repeat step 5 to continue programming tracks. The remaining time is shown on the display. If the track is longer than the remaining time, TM Over appears on the display. Press R.TIME to continue programming tracks on side B. Repeat step 5. Choose CD = TAPE by pressing DUBBING MODE, and press DUBBING START to start recording.
1 Manual tape programming
2 Automatic tape programming

PROG R.TIME

Repeat steps 1 to 3 of Manual tape programming. Press REP to start programming. Programming is done in the order on the CD from side A to side B. When complete, the following display appears. (Example) when 11 tracks have been programmed

Antenna input is too weak due to obstructions or excessive distance from the broadcasting station. Insufficient antenna input. Preset memory has been erased. Interference from sources such as lightning, fluorescent lights, electric motors or thermostat of nearby electrical appliance. TV or microprocessor is being used nearby.
Check the antenna connection. Install a multi-element type FM antenna if possible. Install an antenna appropriate for the electric field strength of your area. Reprogram memory presets. The problem is difficult to eliminate, but can be lessened by grounding AM loop antenna. Move away from TV or microprocessor. Properly connect the AM loop antenna. Change orientation of the AM loop antenna. Install an external AM loop antenna.
AM broadcast sensitivity is poor.
Radio signal is weak or the antenna is not properly connected.
Cannot set timer. The unit does not work normally.
Current time is not set. The internal microcomputer has been frozen by an external electric shock (lightning, excessive static electricity, etc.) or the power supply with low voltage.
Set current time. Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet, and then plug in again after about one minute.
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SYMPTOM

Play does not begin.
The disc is damaged. There is moisture on the laser pick-up. The disc has been loaded upside down. The disc is dirty.
Check the disc carefully; replace it if necessary. Wait 20 to 30 minutes after switching the unit ON before trying to play a disc. Reload the disc with the label side facing up. Clean the disc. Check the disc carefully; replace it if necessary. Connect the system cable properly.

CD PLAYER

Play is delayed, or begins at the wrong place. CD synchronized recording or Automatic recording function does not work. Sound skips.
The disc may be scratched or damaged. The system cable is not connected securely.
The unit is being subjected to vibrations or impacts. The disc is dirty.
Relocate the unit. Clean the disc. Securely connect the audio cables. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. Replace the disc. Replace the batteries with new ones. Use within 6 meters and 60 degree radius. Change the position of the unit.
Sound hums. Noise from inside of the unit. The remote control does not work.
Improper cable connections. The disc may be warped. The batteries of the remote control are too weak. Remote control is too far away or is being used at an incorrect angle. Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of the unit.

REMOTE CONTROL

TV functions strangely when the remote control is being used.
Remote control is being used near TV set with a remote control sensor.
Relocate this unit away from the TV or cover the TVs remote control sensor.

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Specifications

Amplifier section
Minimum RMS output power per channel.. 25 W + 25 W (6 1kHz 0.1% THD) DIN Standard output power per channel (Europe model).. 28 W + 28 W (4 1kHz 0.7% THD) Input sensitivity/Impedance TAPE/MD/AUX... 170 mV/47 k Frequency response MD etc.. 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.5 dB Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz to 20 kHz) MD etc. 12.5 W, 6 ... 0.04% Signal-to-Noise ratio (IHF-A Network) MD etc. (250 mV, Input shorted).. 98 dB Output level/Impedance REC OUT... 170 mV/1.2 k SUBWOOFER... 2.0 V/1.2 k PHONES... 0.35 V/270

CD player section

D/A converter... S-bit DAC Laser diode properties Material: GaAIAs Wavelength: 780 nm Emission duration: continuous Laser output: max. 44.6 W* * This output is the value measured at a distance of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block.

General

Power supply [U.S.A. and Canada models].. AC 120 V, 60 Hz [Australia model]... AC 240 V, 50 Hz [U.K. and Europe models].. AC 230 V, 50 Hz [General model]. AC 110/120/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz [Korea model].. AC 110/220 V, 60 Hz Power consumption [U.S.A. and Canada models].. 70 W [U.K., Europe, Australia, Korea and General models]..85 W Power consumption (standby mode) [U.S.A. and Canada models].. 0.65 W [U.K., Europe and Australia models].. 0.9 W Dimensions (W x H x D).. 217 x 168 x 312 mm Weight... 5.0 kg

Tuner section

Tuning range FM [U.S.A. and Canada models].. 87.5 107.9 MHz [U.K., Europe, Australia, Korea and General models]... 87.50 108.00 MHz AM [U.S.A. and Canada models].. kHz [U.K., Europe and Australia models].. kHz [Korea and General models].. 530/531 1710/1611 kHz Sensitivity FM (IHF, MONO)... 1.0 V AM... 300 V/m
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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AV-IT NEWS RELEASE

PianoCraft MCR-E300 (CRX-E300+NX-E300) MCR-E400 (CRX-E400+NX-E400)

Micro Component Systems

Yamaha Releases Third Generation of Systems in the PianoCraft Series, which Won the EISA Best Compact System Award* for 20002001. The MCR-E300 and MCR-E400 Offer Further Refined Design and Sound Quality, with More Variations.
Yamaha Corporation, one of the worlds leading manufacturers of audio and home theater systems, announces the latest addition to its popular PianoCraft Series of micro component systems. The MCR-E300 (CRX-E300+NX-E300) consists of a CD Receiver and a 2-Way Bass Reflex Speaker System. Main features include high sound quality, CD-R/CD-RW playback, CD Text display, AM/FM 40-station preset tuning and versatile timer functions. The MCR-E400 (CRX-E400+NX-E400) consists of a separate high sound quality CD player, as well as a Speaker System. Both systems offer an MD Recorder as an option, plus the capability to add a subwoofer.
PianoCraft Series Main Features:
High sound quality High power capability High gloss piano finish CD-R/CD-RW playback CD Text display 40-station AM/FM random access preset tuning Versatile timer functions Subwoofer output 2-way bass-reflex speaker system Low standby power consumption: 0.65W (MCR-E300); 0.7W (MCR-E400)
(When CDX-E400 [CD player] power cable is used in RX-E400 [receiver] AC outlet.)
* The MCR-E100 PianoCraft System won the EISA award for Best Compact System 2000-2001. The prestigious EISA awards are chosen by media representatives from 19 European countries.
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PianoCraft NEW PRODUCT BULLETIN

M i c r o

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PianoCraft MCR-E300 (CRXE300+NX-E300)
MCR-E400 (CRX-E400+NX-E400)
A brilliant combination of Yamaha technology for high sound quality packed into micro components and Yamaha craftsmanship as seen in the elegant design and finish.
The Perfect Choice for Those Who Want Beautiful Sound and Attractive Components in a Minimum of Space.

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PianoCraft: Natural Sound Enjoyment from a Compact, Convenient System.
High sound quality High power capability High gloss piano finish 2-way bass-reflex speaker system
High Sound Quality Reproduction The receivers in both systems feature an efficient amplifier that performs up to Yamahas high standards of quality. It has a discrete configuration to prevent internal interference and makes extensive use of high quality parts. The CD player uses a high precision DAC and stable power supply. The tuner provides stable, noise-free reception. High Dynamic Power, Low-Impedance Drive Capability The MCR-E300 (CRX-E300+NX-E300) delivers 30W x 2 of power, while the MCR-E400 (CRX-E400+NX-E400) puts out 50W x 2 (both Max). The amplifier is capable of delivering large amounts of reserve power for accurate reproduction of the high energy peaks that are especially prevalent in digital audio sources. This emphasizes the musics dynamic qualities and provides a sharper sound image. Linear Damping Level variations due to high amp impedance tend to reduce an amplifiers damping factor, and frequency variations cause it to fluctuate. This circuit cancels the effect of these variations, maintaining a high, stable damping factor, for superior articulation of all sounds and better frequency response.
Output Power vs. Speaker Impedance (CRX-E400)
Output Power per Channel [W] 20 Speaker Impedance [ohms] 80 100

Damping Factor Characteristics

W 60 W 40 W

Dynamic Power per Channel
Min. RMS Power per Channel
Linear Damping Yamahas Linear Damping maintains a high, stable damping factor even at frequencies from 10 to 20,000 Hz, where it generally tends to fall off. The result is superior articulation of all sounds.

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A lot of fine craftsmanship goes into Yamahas world-renowned pianos, and that same dedication to sound and design excellence is behind the creation of the award-winning PianoCraft Series. The MCR-E300 (CRX-E300+NX-E300) and MCR-E400 (CRX-E400+NX-E400) include a Receiver and a CD Player, plus two Bass Reflex Speakers. Both systems provide the capability to add a subwoofer, as well as an optional MD recorder.
40-Station AM/FM Random Access Preset Tuning In addition to utilizing a Direct PLL IF Count Synthesizer Tuning system, the receiver section also makes station selection easy. Users can preset as many as 40 stations for instant one-touch tuning, and with each one the tuning mode (auto or mono) is also memorized. Auto FM Station Memory will automatically preset the 40 strongest stations on the dial. The Preset Editing function can then be used to rearrange them into groups.
CD Text Display Get information about the CD currently playing right on the CD players display. The 3-mode text display shows the CDs title, the artists name and the title of the track. High Gloss Piano Finish The components side panels and the speakers have a handsome high gloss finish like the type Yamaha uses on its renowned pianos. 2-Way Bass-Reflex Speaker System
CD-R and CD-RW Disc Playback* More and more people these days are using their computers or digital recorders to make their own CD-R and CD-RW discs. These Micro Component Systems are capable of playing these discs.
* Only compatible with discs that have been recorded in CD-DA format and finalized when recording is completed. Some discs may be impossible to replay depending on recording circumstances.
Yamaha is known for its high quality compact speakers, and these models live up to that reputation. The MCRE300 (CRX-E300+NX-E300) system has a 11cm woofer, while the MCR-E400 (CRX-E400+NX-E400) system has an 13cm woofer. Both have 2.5cm dome tweeters and can handle 110W of max power. A subwoofer can also be added, thanks to the Subwoofer Output terminal on the receiver.
CRX-E400 Receiver Interior View The Receiver uses high quality internal components and a heavy-duty, anti-vibration chassis to ensure excellent sound quality.

High Gloss Piano Finish

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MCR-E300

Micro Component System
CRX-E300 CD Receiver NX-E300 2-Way Speaker System
High sound quality High power output (30 W + 30 W, Max) CD-R/CD-RW playback CD Text Display Copy Time Control 40-station AM/FM random access preset tuning Versatile timer functions Subwoofer output High gloss piano finish 2-Way bass-reflex speaker system
CRX-E300 CD Receiver [Amplifier Section] High Power Output: 30 W + 30 W (Max) Linear Damping High Dynamic Power and Low-Impedance Drive Capability Discrete Configuration Amplifier Subwoofer Out Bass/Treble/Balance Tone Controls System Control Functions: Direct Input Source Selection, Timer Rec and Synchro Rec Versatile Timer Functions: Clock, Timer and Sleep Timer [Tuner Section] 40-Station AM/FM Random Access Preset Tuning Auto Preset Memory (FM Station memory and Preset Editing) [CD Player Section] CD-R/CD-RW Playback Compatibility CD Text Display: Disc Title, Track Title and Artist Copy Time Control Music and Skip Search Random, Program and Repeat Play Optical Digital Out NX-E300 2-Way Speaker System 2-Way Bass-Reflex Design 11cm Cone Woofer and 2.5cm Dome Tweeter 110W Maximum Input Power Banana-Plug Compatible Speaker Terminals 6-ohm Impedance High Gloss Piano Finish
PianoCraft Receiver Maximum Power Linear Damping Damping Factor (6 ohms, 2020,000 Hz) High Dynamic Power, Low-Impedance Drive Capability Dynamic Power/Channel Subwoofer Output Terminal Motor-Driven Volume Control Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight CD Player CD Text Display CD-R/CD-RW Compatibility Copy Time Control Optical Digital Out Frequency Response (2-20,000 Hz) Harmonic Distortion + Noise Signal-to-Noise Ratio Dynamic Range Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Speaker System 2-Way Bass-Reflex Design Drivers Input Power (Max/Nominal) Frequency Response Impedance Selectivity Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight
MCR-E300 (CRX-E300+NX-E300) CRX-E300 CD Receiver 30 W + 30 W Yes 60 (main ch, speaker A) Yes 35/40/45 W (6/4/2 ohms) Yes Yes (remote controllable) 217 x 168 x 312 mm 5 kg CRX-E300 CD Receiver Yes Yes Yes Yes 0.5 dB 0.06% 100 dB 96 dB 217 x 168 x 312 mm 5 kg NX-E300 2-Way Speaker System Yes 11cm cone woofer and 2.5cm dome tweeter 110 W/40 W 6028,000 Hz 6 ohms 85 dB/2.83 V/m 165 x 255 x 183 mm 3.4 kg

MCR-E400 (CRX-E400+ NX-E400) RX-E400 Receiver 50 W + 50 W Yes 60 (main ch, speaker A) Yes 60/75/100 W (6/4/2 ohms) Yes Yes (remote controllable) 217 x 108 x 372 mm 5.4 kg CDX-E400 CD Player Yes Yes Yes Yes 0.5 dB 0.04% 102 dB 95 dB 217 x 108 x 345 mm 3 kg NX-E400 2-Way Speaker System Yes 13cm cone woofer and 2.5cm dome tweeter 110 W/60 W 5528,000 Hz 6 ohms 87 dB/2.83 V/m 186 x 300 x 223 mm 4.3 kg

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MCR-E400
RX-E400 AM/FM Stereo Receiver [Amplifier Section] High Power Output: 50 W + 50 W (Max) Linear Damping High Dynamic Power and Low-Impedance Drive Capability Subwoofer Out Discrete Configuration Amplifier System Control Functions: Direct Input Source Selection, Timer Rec, Synchro Rec, and Auto Power Off Versatile Timer Functions: Clock, Timer and Sleep Timer [Tuner Section] 40-Station AM/FM Random Access Preset Tuning Auto Preset Memory (FM Station memory and Preset Editing) CDX-E400 CD Player CD-R/CD-RW Playback Compatibility CD Text Display: Disc Title, Track Title and Artist Copy Time Control Music and Skip Search Random, Program and Repeat Play Optical Digital Out NX-E400 2-Way Speaker System 2-Way Bass-Reflex Design 13cm Cone Woofer and 2.5cm Dome Tweeter 110W Maximum Input Power Banana-Plug Compatible Speaker Terminals 6-ohm Impedance High Gloss Piano Finish
CRX-E400 (RX-E400 Receiver + CDX-E400 CD Player) NX-E400 2-Way Speaker System
High sound quality High power output (50 W + 50 W, Max) CD-R/CD-RW playback CD Text display 40-station AM/FM random access preset tuning Subwoofer output Versatile timer functions High gloss piano finish 2-Way bass-reflex speaker system
PianoCraft Option: Not available in some areas

MDX-E100

MiniDisc Recorder
Versatile Edit Functions Digital and Analog Rec Level Control Capability Rec Mode Selection Optical Digital Input and Output
Versatile Edit Functions: Move, Erase, Divide, Combine and Undo Digital and Analog Recording Level Control Capability Recording Mode Selection Auto Track Mono Play for Long Time Listening Random and Program Play 4-Mode Time Display and Title Display Convenient Titling Optical Digital Input Terminals (2) and Output Terminal 12-Letter Dot-Matrix Display Frequency Response: 520,000 Hz 5 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Dolby C NR): 99 dB Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz Sampling Rate Converter: 48 kHz, 32 kHz Dimensions (W x H x D): 217 x 88 x 297 mm Weight: 2.6 kg

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Main Awards for PIanoCraft Series
Product PianoCraft PianoCraft PianoCraft PianoCraft PianoCraft (MCR-E100) (MCR-E200) (RX-E200/NX-E200) (MCR-E150) (MCR-E250) Area Europe U.K. Sweden U.K. U.S. Publication EISA Which? HiFi & Musik WHAT HI*FI Time Issue 00/01 Nov. 01 Dec. 01 Jan. 02 Dec. 01 Recommendation Best system of 00/01 Best buy Best buy (No negative point!) Recommended for Christmas gift

JAN. ISSUE 2002

For details please contact:
Product designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Visit us at our website: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/

YAMAHA CORPORATION

P.O. Box 1, Hamamatsu, Japan

APB617R-MCRE300/E400@716

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