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.
PianoCraft (R/T) NEWS RELEASE
PianoCraft NEW PRODUCT BULLETIN

M i c r o

C o m p o n e n t

S y s t e m

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.

1/6 (R/T)

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.

2/6 (R/T)

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

3/6 (R/T)

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

4/6 (R/T)

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

5/6 (R/T)

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

6/6 (R/T)

CRX-E400

RX-E400 CDX-E400
Receiver/CD Player Rcepteur/Lecteur 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 BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

V922180

Printed in Malaysia

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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 RX-E400 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:
Other components, as they may cause damage and/or discoloration on the surface of this unit. Burning objects (i.e., candles), as they may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall, spilling the liquid and causing an electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General model only) The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply. Voltages are 110/120/ 220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.
CAUTION FOR CARRYING THE UNIT
Before carrying the unit, first remove the disc from the unit, press STANDBY/ON to turn the unit off, then disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. MODEL
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: NEUTRAL Brown: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.

Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all connections are complete. Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing damage. Do not use excessive force on switches, knobs and/or cords. When disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord. Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth. Use only the voltage specified on this unit. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than as specified. To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet during an electrical storm. Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reason. When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e., vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet. Be sure to read the Troubleshooting section on common operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty. Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set the unit in standby mode, then disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

For U.K. customers

If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the instructions described above. Note: The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet.

CAUTION

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. RX-E400 (U.S.A., Canada and General models) The nameplate is located on the bottom of the unit.

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FEATURES

<RX-E400>
Minimum RMS output power per channel 40 W + 40 W (6, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.1% THD) Full operation system remote control 40-station FM/AM preset tuning Multi-function RDS reception SUBWOOFER output terminal

<CDX-E400>

English
S-bit DAC and 8fs digital filter Optical digital output Random, repeat, and program play CD TEXT display Copy time control CD-RW compatible
The receiver (RX-E400) and CD player (CDX-E400) are the main units of the YAMAHA Piano Craft Series. You can upgrade the system by adding the cassette deck (KX-E300) and MD recorder (MDX-E300)*. * MD recorder (MDX-E300) may not be available for some areas.

CONTENTS

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES.. 2 CD PREVENTIVE CARE. 2 GETTING STARTED Remote control.. 3 Connecting the speakers and antennas. 4 Connecting the system... 5 Setting the clock.. 6 Adjusting the brightness of the display.. 6
NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS Front panel.. 17 Display... 17 Remote control.. 18 CD OPERATIONS Playing a disc... 19 Selecting the time display and CD TEXT. 20 Random-sequence play.. 20 Repeat play... 21 Program play... 21 SYSTEM CONTROL Controlling other components.. 23 Before recording.. 24 Dubbing setting.. 24 Copy time control... 25 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Troubleshooting.. 26 Specifications.. 28
NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS Front panel... 7 Display... 7 Remote control.. 8 BASIC OPERATIONS Listening to a source.. 9 TUNING Listening to the radio... 10 Presetting stations... 11 RECEIVING RDS STATIONS Receiving RDS data.. 12 PTY SEEK mode.. 13 Optional settings for RDS functions.. 14 USING THE BUILT-IN TIMER Before using the timer.. 15 Timer play and recording.. 15 Sleep timer.. 16
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained.
<RX-E400> Remote control

AM loop antenna

FREQ/RDS MODEPTY SEEKSTART REP RANDOM PROG A B TEXT/TIME C R. TIME E

Remote control operation range

NATURAL SOUND

STEREO RECEIVER

RXE400

STANDBY/ON

MEMORY

AUTO/MAN'L

PRESET/BAND

PRESET/TUNING

TIMER ADJ BASS PHONES

TIMER TREBLE

HOUR BALANCE

Remote control sensor

Battery installation

Within approximately 6 m (20 feet)
Remove the battery compartment cover. Insert batteries into the battery compartment. Replace the battery compartment cover.
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.

Battery replacement

If you find that the remote control must be used closer to the main unit than usual, the batteries are weak. Replace batteries with new ones. Notes
Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for replacement. Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.) Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be used for an extended period of time. If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come in contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.
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

FM ANT 75 UNBAL.

GND AM ANT

SUBWOOFER OUT

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

8~w are operation buttons and input selectors for each component.
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BASIC OPERATIONS

Listening to a source

STANDBY/ON TREBLE VOLUME

Set the volume to MIN by turning VOLUME. Turn on the power by pressing STANDBY/ON on the front panel, or POWER on the remote control. Piano Craft series components that have correct system connections made to RX-E400 can be controlled to turn to the on or standby mode by RX-E400. However, once the connected components are turned to the standby mode with their respective STANDBY/ON button, they cannot be controlled by RX-E400 STANDBY/ ON button.
PHONES BASS BALANCE INPUT
Select the desired input source by turning INPUT so that the source appears on the display. When you operate the component connected to the AUX terminal, turn INPUT to select AUX.
Play the source. (Refer to the owners manual supplied with each selected component.) Adjust the volume level by turning VOLUME on the front panel or pressing VOLUME %/ on the remote control. If desired, adjust BASS, TREBLE, and BALANCE. BASS: Turn this control clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to decrease) the low frequency response. TREBLE: Turn this control clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to decrease) the high frequency response.
BALANCE: Adjust the balance of the output volume from the left and right speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by the speaker location or listening room conditions.

When you use headphones

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

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

Listening to the radio

Repeat steps 1 to 4 until all desired stations are preset.
A new setting can be preset in place of a previous one. The preset stations are retained for a week after you disconnect the AC power cord or a power failure occurs.
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RECEIVING RDS STATIONS

Receiving RDS data
RDS (Radio Data System) is a data transmission system by FM stations in many countries. Stations using this system transmit an inaudible stream of data in addition to the normal radio signal. RDS data contains various types of information, such as PS (Program Service), PTY (Program Type), RT (Radio Text), and CT (Clock Time).
PS The name of the RDS station being received is displayed.
If the unit cannot find a station with PS data, the unit stops searching and NO PS appears on the display.

RDS PS

PTY The type of the program on the RDS station now being received is displayed. You can make this unit search for a station which is broadcasting a program of a desired program type. (Refer to PTY program mode in the next section for details.)

FREQ/RDS

RT Information about the program (such as the title of the song, name of the singer, etc.) on the RDS station being received is displayed by a maximum of 64 alphanumeric characters, including the umlaut symbol. If other characters are used in the RT data, they are displayed with an under-bar.
If the unit cannot find a station with RT data, the unit stops searching and NO RT appears on the display.

SLEEP DISPLAY

CT Current time is displayed.
If the unit cannot find a station with CT data, the unit stops searching and NO CT appears on the display.
Tune in the FM station. (Refer to page 10, or you can simply press TUNER on the remote control.) Press FREQ/RDS to choose the mode. Each time you press FREQ/RDS, the type changes as follows: Notes
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak. Some FM stations do not offer RDS service. Of those that do, not all provide the same types of services. The types provided by the received RDS station are dimmed on the display. Check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.
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PTY SEEK mode

You can locate a desired station by selecting a program type. The unit searches all preset stations into the type of programs currently being broadcast from the RDS stations.

To locate a station

Tune in the FM station. (Refer to page 10, or you can simply press TUNER on the remote control.) Press PTY SEEK MODE once so that PTY and a PTY program flashes on the display.

PTY SEEK START

PTY SEEK MODE
Within about 20 seconds, press PRESET / Getting Started repeatedly until the desired program type Playing CDs appears on the display. Within about 20 seconds, press PTY SEEK START. If a station broadcasting the selected program type is found, the unit stops searching and the Program Service name appears on the display. PTY HOLD appears on the display.

MD CD TAPE

PTY PTY HOLD
Repeat step 4 until the desired station is located. If there is no station broadcasting the program type you select, NO PTY appears on the display, then the Program Service name or frequency appears on the display.
List of PTY (Program Type)
NEWS AFFAIRS INFO SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE VARIED POP M ROCK M M.O.R. M News Current Affairs General Information Sports Education Drama Culture Science Light Entertainment Pops Rock Middle of the Road Music (Easy-listening) LIGHT M Light Classics CLASSICS Serious Classics OTHER M Other Music
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Optional settings for RDS functions
The tuner has the following functions which make use of the RDS data service. These are originally in operation ON. However, you can turn these functions OFF, if so desired.
If you receive an RDS station of some other country, the built-in clock is synchronized with the time setting of the country. If the built-in clock is not yet set for the current time or reset due to a power failure, etc., it will be set for the time of the CT data automatically, whether this setting is ON or OFF. 2. LOCAL = CT (ON/OFF) If the RDS station being received employs the local time (summer time, etc.) data service, its time is displayed in the CT mode.

RANDOM

TEXT/TIME
Press RANDOM. RANDOM appears on the display. The unit starts random sequence play.
Each time you press TEXT/TIME, the display changes as follows: 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 30 tracks can be programmed in sequence.
FREQ/RDS MODEPTY SEEKSTART REP RANDOM PROG

B TEXT/TIME

C R. TIME E

SINGLE REPEAT

The current track is played repeatedly.

^ $ !/

REPEAT S

FULL REPEAT

The current disc is played repeatedly. In random-sequence play mode, all randomly sequenced tracks are played repeatedly in the same order.

MD REC/PAUSE MODE

REPEAT
To cancel repeat play mode
Press REP successively until REPEAT S and REPEAT F disappear from the display.
Press & to stop the unit. Press PROG. PROGRAM appears in the display.

PROGRAM

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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SYSTEM CONTROL

Controlling other components
MDX-ENumeric buttons 2 REP (Repeat) 3 RANDOM 4 TEXT/TIME 5 PROG (Program) 6 ^ (Play/Pause) 7 (Skip/Search Forward) 8 $ ! (Skip/Search Backward) 9 & (Stop) 0 MD input q MD REC/PAUSE

4 8,3 9,4

6,1 7,2

KX-E300

1 ^ (Play) 2 (Fast-foward) 3 $ ! (Rewind) 4 & (Stop) 5 TAPE input 6 TAPE REC/PAUSE
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Before recording

When you record by using MDX-E300 or KX-E300, you must first make the connections as shown in Connecting the system on page 5. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the MDX-E300 or KX-E300. A source from the component which is connected to the AUX terminal component can be recorded on a tape or MD.

Play unit

Record unit

Dubbing setting

There are six different combinations of components. Once you choose a certain mode, recording starts and ends automatically in a certain way for each mode. Same as CD = TAPE

DUBBING MODE

DUBBING START
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.)
Press DUBBING START to start recording.
Decide the combination of the components. Each time you press DUBBING MODE, the mode will change in the below order.
The displays 1~4 which include the component you have not connected to your receiver (RX-E400) will be skipped.

To stop dubbing

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.
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Copy time control

By specifying the length of the tape, CDX-E400 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. There are three ways of programming.

Select the desired track number using numeric buttons. Repeat step 4 to continue programming tracks. The remaining time is shown on the display. If the track is longer than the remaining time, Error appears on the display. Press R.TIME to continue programming tracks on side B. Repeat step 4. Press PROG to confirm the program. 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

REP RANDOM
Repeat steps 1 and 2 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 programmed track number and total time are indicated in the display for 3 seconds. Press PROG to confirm the program. Choose CD = TAPE by pressing DUBBING MODE, and press DUBBING START to start recording.
3 Random tape programming
Repeat steps 1 and 2 of Manual tape programming. Press RANDOM to start programming. Programming of CD tracks is done randomly from side A to side B. When complete, the programmed track number and total time are indicated in the display for 3 seconds. Press PROG to confirm the program. Choose CD = TAPE by pressing DUBBING MODE, and press DUBBING START to start recording.
Insert the desired disc into the CD player, and load a blank tape into the KX-E300. Press R.TIME repeatedly to select the length of tape to be used. Each time you press R.TIME, the length of the tape changes as follows:
Press & on CDX-E400 or & on KX-E300.
You can use numeric buttons to input the length of the tape.
Press PROG to start programming. B appears in the display to indicate the A direction of the tape.
To cancel tape programming
Press & on CDX-E400 when dubbing is stopped.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Troubleshooting
If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. When taking the service, the MDX-E300 or KX-E300 may be needed. For details, contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. SYMPTOM
The unit does not switch ON when the STANDBY/ON switch is pressed. No sound from one speaker. The sound suddenly goes off. No sound from an external unit connected with this unit or play does not begin. Sound distorted. Excessive static in FM broadcasts.

The AC power cord is not connected or not completely connected. Loose speaker connections. The protection circuit has been activated because of a short circuit, etc. Incorrect cord connections. Input source selection is not proper. The component connected to this unit is disconnected from AC outlet. Interference from starting motor of a nearby car. Interference from the thermostat of a nearby electrical appliance.

REMEDY

Securely connect the power cord. Connect properly. Check the speaker wires are not touching each other and then turn the unit back on. Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists, the cords may be defective. Make a proper input source selection. Connect the AC power cord of the component to an AC outlet. Position the FM antenna as high and as far away from nearby roads as possible. Connect using a coaxial cable.

RX-E400 RECEIVER

Noise increases during stereo broadcasts. Stereo broadcasts are noisy and STEREO indicator blinks on and off. Cannot select preset stations. Buzzing or static during AM broadcasts.
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.

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.K. and Europe models].. AC 230 V, 50 Hz [General model]. AC 110/120/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption... 10 W Power consumption (standby mode)... 4.0 W Dimensions (W x H x D).. 217 x 108 x 346 mm Weight... 3.0 kg Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Tuner section

Tuning range FM [U.S.A. and Canada models].. 87.5 107.9 MHz [U.K., Europe, Australia and General models]... 87.50 108.00 MHz AM [U.S.A. and Canada models].. kHz [U.K., Europe and Australia models].. kHz [General model].. 530/531 1710/1611 kHz Sensitivity FM (S/N 30dB)... 1.0 V AM... 300 V/m
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 Power consumption [U.S.A. and Canada models].. 110 W [U.K., Europe, Australia and General models].. 125 W Power consumption (standby mode) [U.S.A. and Canada models]... 0.7 W [U.K., Europe and Australia models].. 0.8 W Dimensions (W x H x D).. 217 x 108 x 372 mm Weight... 5.4 kg
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CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ATTENTION Lemploi de commandes, de rglages ou un choix de procdures diffrents des spcifications de cette brochure peut entraner une exposition dventuelles radiations pouvant tre dangereses. ACHTUNG Die Verwendung von Bedienungselementen oder Einstellungen oder die Durchfhrung von Bedienungsvorgngen, die nicht in dieser Anleitung aufgefhrt sind, kann zu einem Kontakt mit gefhrlichen Laserstrahlen fhren. OBSERVERA Anvndning av kontroller och justeringar eller genomfrande av procedurer andra n de som specificeras i denna bok kan resultera i att du utstter dig fr farlig strlning. ATTENZIONE Uso di controlli o regolazioni o procedure non specificamente descritte pu causare lesposizione a radiazioni di livello pericoloso. PRECAUCIN El uso de los controles o los procedimientos de ajuste o utilizacin diferentes de los especificados en este manual pueden causar una exposicin peligrosa a la radiacin. VOORZICHTIG Gebruik van bedieningsorganen of instellingen, of uitvoeren van handelingen anders dan staan beschreven in deze handleiding kunnen leiden tot blootstelling aan gevaarlijke stralen.