Front and Rear Panels

STANDBY/ON to turn this unit to standby mode or ON Disc Tray / OPEN/CLOSE to open/close the disc tray 9 STOP to stop playback R/ T search forward* / go to the next chapter or track
S /Q search backward* / go to a previous chapter or track B/ ; PLAY/PAUSE to start/interrupt playback

NATURAL SOUND DVD PLAYER

DVDE600

STANDBY/ON / /

* Press button for about two seconds.
COAXIAL connect to DIGITAL INPUT of your AV reciver S-VIDEO connect to S-Video input of your TV COMPONENT VIDEO connect to component video inputs of your TV AC Power Cord connect to the AC outlet of the RX-E600 SYSTEM CONNECTOR connect to the SYSTEM CONNECTOR (DVD) of the RX-E600 AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) connect to AUDIO inputs of your AV receiver or stereo system OPTICAL connect to DIGITAL INPUT of your AV receiver AV connect to a TV with SCART VIDEO connect to Video inputs of your TV

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

RECEIVER COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AV

Y DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT VIDEO

S VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL

Caution: Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.

Remote Control

TOP MENU/RETURN display the top-level disc menu (DVD) / go back to previous menu (VCD) MENU access menu of a disc (DVD) / switch PBC on/off (VCD) (left/right/up/down) select an item in the menu ENTER/OK acknowledge menu selection S search backward* / go to a previous chapter or track STOP ( 9 ) stop playback PLAY ( B ) start playback PAUSE ( ; ) pause playback temporarily / frame-by-frame playback REPEAT repeat chapter, track, title, disc / shuffle chapter, track A-B repeat a specific segment SCAN preview the content of a track or whole disc (VCD) / play the first 6 seconds or less of each track (CD) MUTE disable or enable sound output
turn this unit ON or go to standby-on mode

TOP MENU RETURN

ON SCREEN
0-9 numeric buttons select numbered items in a menu ON SCREEN access or remove players On Screen Display menu

MENU SETUP

SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM AUDIO
SETUP access or remove players setup menu T search forward* / next chapter or track SUBTITLE subtitle language selector ANGLE select DVD camera angle ZOOM enlarge video image AUDIO audio language and format selector

S-Video terminal <A>
S (separate) video connection achieves a clearer picture than composite video connection by separating color and luminance when transmitting signals. Use commercially available S-video cable.
Composite Video terminal <B>
Use audio/video cable supplied with this unit when connecting the player to a TV.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Component Video terminal <C>

AUDIO OUT

Y DIGITAL OUT
Component video connection achieves high fidelity in reproducing colors (better performance than S-video connection), separating video signal into luminance (Y, terminal color-coded as green), and color difference (Pb, blue/Pr, red). Use commercially available coaxial cables. Receiver (and TV) with component input is required. Observe the color of each jack when connecting.

<A>

<B>

<C>

SCART Connection <D>

<D>

Use a SCART cable to connect this units AV terminal to a SCART terminal on your TV.
Note: Ensure that the TV indication on SCART cable is connected to the TV set and DVD indication on SCART cable is connected to this unit.
Inserting batteries into the Remote Control
3 Open the battery cover by pressing in the tab, then lift off the cover. Insert batteries with the correct polarity as indicated by the + and - symbols inside the battery compartment. Close the cover.

PAL/NTSC Conversion

English This player is equipped with a PAL/NTSC conversion feature to convert the video output of the disc to match your TV system. The conversions supported are as below. To activate the conversion, refer to TV TYPE:
Disc Type DVD Format PAL NTSC PAL VCD NTSC Output format Selected mode PAL MULTI NTSC PAL NTSC PAL PAL PAL PAL NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC PAL NTSC
CAUTION! Remove batteries if they are exhausted or not to be used for a long time. Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination. Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed off properly and kept away from children.

Using the Remote Control

Direct the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD player. Do not drop or give the remote control a shock. Do not leave the remote control in extremely hot or humid places. Do not spill water or put anything wet on the remote control.
Notes: MULTI can only be selected when using a TV that has both the PAL and NTSC systems. Slight picture distortions may occur due to this conversion. This is normal. Thus, the MULTI is most suitable for the best picture quality.

Turning on the power

3 Connect the AC power cord to the power outlet. Turn on the TV and your receiver. Select the appropriate input source at the receiver that was used to connect to this unit. Refer to the equipment owners manual for detail. Turn this unit on. Set the TV to the correct Video IN channel. (eg. EXT1, EXT2, AV1, AV2, AUDIO/VIDEO, etc. (Refer to your TV owners manual for detail) The front display lights up and the default screen appears on the TV.

Super VCD has two stereo audio channels which are used for playing karaoke or the audio language selection. (for instance, you can choose one channel for only the music background of the song while you play the karaoke.) Press AUDIO to select the audio channels you want. VCD has only one stereo audio channel, you can select STEREO, MONO LEFT, MONO RIGHT or MIX-MONO by pressing AUDIO. STEREO: Output the left and right audio channels of the disc through the left and right audio jacks accordingly. MONO LEFT: Output the left audio channels of the disc through the left and right audio jacks. MONO RIGHT: Output the right audio channels of the disc through the left and right audio jacks. MIX-MONO: each of the audio jacks can output the same audio effect as stereo.
Press !1 or 2@ briefly during playback to go to the next chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the currect chapter/track respectively. Press !1 twice briefly to step back to the previous chapter/track. To go directly to any chapter/track, enter the chapter/ track number using the numeric buttons and press ENTER/OK. Note: Long press of the !1 or 2@ till switch on backward or

forward search.

Repeat and Shuffle

OSD (On-Screen Display)

English This function will provide some information about your playing disc and a rough transferring speed of the video data on the screen. Press ON SCREEN. The Status window appears on the TV. Title/Chapter/Track selection 3
Each time you press REPEAT, the Repeat/Shuffle mode changes as follows;
Chapter Repeat* Repeat/Shuffle Off Title Repeat Shuffle

Shuffle Repeat

* This feature may not be available with some discs.

SVCD VCD

With PBC OFF, Each time you press REPEAT, the Repeat/Shuffle mode changes as follows;
Track Repeat Repeat/Shuffle Off Disc Repeat Shuffle Repeat Shuffle
Press 34 to select TITLE or CHAPTER (DVD) or TRACK (VCD). Press ENTER/OK. Select a title, chapter or track number using the numeric buttons. Time Search

Repeat A-B

DVD-Video Discs: repeat a sequence in a title Video and Audio CDs: repeat a sequence in a track Press Repeat A-B at your chosen starting point. Press Repeat A-B again at your chosen end point. The repeat sequence begins. To exit the sequence, press Repeat A-B.
Press 34 to select TT TIME or CH TIME(DVD) or TRACK TIME or DISC TIME(VCD). TT TIME refers to the total time of the current title, and the CH TIME refers to the total time of the current chapter. Press ENTER/OK. Enter hours, minutes and seconds from left to right using the numeric buttons. (e.g. 0:34:27) Audio/Subtitle/Angle

Disc Resume

This player can resume playback of the last 5 discs, even if the disc was ejected or the power switched off. Load one disc, which is one of the last 5 discs. Press PLAY when DVD player is recognizing the disc. If the information of this disc has been stored in the memory of DVD player, it will be played back from the stop point last time.
You can change AUDIO, SUBTITLE or ANGLE if available on the disc you are playing. Press 34 to select AUDIO, SUBTITLE or ANGLE. Press ENTER/OK. For Audio and Subtitle, Press 34 to highlight your selection and press ENTER/ OK. or For Angle, Select an angle using the numeric buttons. Repeat/Time Display
Press 34 to select REPEAT or TIME DISP. Press ENTER/OK. Press 34 to highlight your selection and press ENTER/ OK. Time display
Each time you press ON SCREEN, the time display changes as follows;
Total Elapsed Single Remain
Total Remain Single Elapsed
The Zoom function allows you to change the image size. Press ZOOM to activate the function. Use to view other parts of the zoomed picture. Playback will continue. Zoom function is also effective when the playback is paused. Press ZOOM repeatedly to return to the original size.
Changing the Audio Language and/or format DVD
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the different languages.
Note: The function will be activated only if the DVD is recorded with multi-language audio tracks.

Subtitles

Special DVD Features

Playing a Title

Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select the different subtitles.
Note: The function will be activated, only if the DVD or Super VCD is recorded with multi-subtitles.
A DVD disc may have one or more titles. This depends on the content (a movie, video clips, a drama series, etc.) on the disc. After you load a disc, information about the content shows on the screen waiting for your selection. You can also press TOP MENU to turn back to the title menu during playback. Press the appropriate numeric buttons or to highlight your selection. Press ENTER/OK to confirm.
Special VCD & SVCD Features

Playback Control (PBC)

PBC function allows you to enter the index menu which is used to select a track after loading the VCD & SVCD disc. If you want to activate the function during the playback or after pressing STOP twice, Press MENU to set the PBC On. Pay attention to the hint on the screen. Use !1 or 2@ to select the page you like. If the items of the index menus are numbered, press the appropriate numeric buttons. Press ENTER/OK. Press RETURN to enter the index menu during the playback.

Notes: The content of the index menu depends on the disc. Please refer to the discs instructions for details. If the disc doesnt include the PBC information, this function will have no effect.

Playing a Chapter

When you have selected a title, it may include one or more chapters. Any time you want to watch another chapter during playback, press MENU to turn back to the chapter menu (If disc has chapter menu). Press the appropriate numeric buttons or on the remote control to highlight your selection. Press ENTER/OK. After a chapter has been selected, you also can press !1 or 2@ to make a change.
If you want to skip the index menu and playback directly from the beginning, 1 Press MENU to switch off the function.

Camera Angle

Some discs contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from various angles. This DVD player allows you to select the desired camera angle. Press ANGLE on your remote control.
Note: The function is available only for the DVD discs which have several angles recorded.

Preview Function

Press SCAN to enter previewing menu. Press 34 to highlight TRACK DIGEST, DISC INTERVAL or TRACK INTERVAL. Press ENTER/OK to open one option.
SELECT DIGEST TYPE: TRACK DIGEST DISK INTERVAL TRACK INTERVAL

2 DISC INTERVAL

This function is used to divide a disc into six parts by regular intervals and display them on one page to help you preview the whole disc. English
After you enter the menu of any digest type, To quit preview function: Press to highlight EXIT and press ENTER/OK. To return to the previewing menu for selecting the other digest type: Press to highlight MENU and press ENTER/OK.
Note: You can select TRACK INTERVAL only during playback, with PBC Off.
- To choose the desired track, press to highlight the second line and input your numerical selection next to SELECT and press ENTER/OK. - You can also select a track by highlighting the preview screen using and pressing ENTER/OK.

3 TRACK INTERVAL

This function is used to divide a single track into six parts by regular intervals and display them on one page to help you preview the selected track.

1 TRACK DIGEST

This function will minimize the picture of every track in order to display every six of these tracks on the screen to help you know the content of every track on the disc.
- To choose the desired track, press to highlight the second line and input your selected track number next to SELECT. Select the others from the current six by pressing the !1 or 2@ to open the previous or next page and press ENTER/OK. - You can also select a track by highlighting the preview screen using and pressing ENTER/OK.
- To choose the desired track, please press to highlight the second line and input your numerical selection next to SELECT and press ENTER/OK. - You can also select a track by highlighting the preview screen using and pressing ENTER/OK.

Special JPEG Features

Function Introduction
Picture CD is a disc with a collection of JPEG format pictures, and all extension filenames should end with.JPG. The CD can be recorded on any computer, and pictures may be from digital camera or scanner. If the customers prefer, they can make this CD become a Digital Album. You can choose any general function introduced in General Operation, besides, you also can, Display the thumbnails of 12 pictures. Zoom the picture. Rotate the picture. Flip the picture vertically or horizontally. Scan pictures by different effects.
Playback with multi-angles
English When displaying one picture on TV screen Press to get different effects. 3: Flip the picture vertically. 4: Flip the picture horizontally. 1: rotate the picture anti-clockwise. 2: rotate the picture clockwise.

Wipe Effect

Press ANGLE repeatedly to choose different wipe effects.

Special MP3 Features

MP3 stands for MPEG Audio Layer-3. and is a part of the MPEG standard. A CD can store up to 10 hours of MP3 audio, which is nearly 10 times as much as an Audio CD. Each song is recorded as a file. You can choose any general function introduced in General Operation. You can also choose different playback speeds.
1 This function shows the content of the current folder or the whole disc. Press STOP during playback of JPEG pictures. You will see the thumbnails of 12 pictures on the screen.
JPEG and MP3 simultaneous playback
Press !1 or 2@ to display the other pictures on the next or the previous page. Press to highlight one of them and press ENTER/ OK to playback, or, Move the cursor to highlight on the bottom of the page to start playback from the first picture on the current page. Press MENU to go to the Picture CD/MP3 CD menu. Firstly playback MP3 music according to the instructions introduced in playback Selection. Then select a picture to playback. Refer to the instructions introduced in playback Selection. Now the pictures will be played back in sequence together with MP3 music. To quit simultaneous playback, press MENU to return to the Picture CD/MP3 CD menu, then pictures will be stopped. After that, press STOP, then MP3 music will be stopped as well.

When the disc is locked, the player will store its specific code into the memory for future identification. For the next playback, the DVD player will prompt you to enter the password. Then, press ENTER/OK to load the disc. Press 34 to highlight DISC LOCK. Enter its submenu by pressing 2. Lock: Lock the disc being played. Unlock: unlock the disc. Press 1 to return to the General Setup Page.

OSD LANGUAGE

5 This option is to select a language for information displayed on TV screen. Press 34 to highlight OSD LANGUAGE in the General Setup menu. Enter its submenu by pressing 2. Move the cursor by pressing 34 to highlight the selected language. Press ENTER/OK to confirm. Press 1 to return to the General Setup Page.

Audio Setup menu

English There are items included in Audio Setup Page such as SPEAKER SETUP, DIGITAL AUDIO SETUP, EQUALIZER and 3D.
AUDIO SETUP PAGE SPEAKER SETUP DIGITAL AUDIO SETUP EQUALIZER 3D

SCREEN SAVER

3 This function is used to turn the screen saver on or off. Press 34 to highlight SCREEN SAVER in the General Setup menu. Enter its submenu by pressing 2. Move the cursor by pressing 34 to highlight the selected item. On: In STOP or No DISC mode, if no actions are performed within 5~6 minutes, the screen saver will be activated. Off: Screen saver is disabled. Press ENTER/OK. Press 1 to return to the General Setup Page. Press SETUP to enter the setup menu. Press to choose the AUDIO SETUP icon.

SPEAKER SETUP

This menu contains setup options for your analog audio output, such as DOWNMIX, DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) etc. which makes the setup system reproduce high quality surround sound. DOWNMIX 3 Press 34 to highlight the DOWNMIX. Enter its submenu by pressing 2. Move the cursor by pressing 34 to highlight the selected item. LT/RT This option should be used only if your DVD player is connected to a Dolby Prologic decoder. STEREO This option will downmix Dolby Digital signals directly into analogue stereo from L/R jacks. VIRTUAL SURROUND This option will reproduce the surround channels virtually. 4 Press ENTER/OK. 5 Press 1 to return to the Audio Setup Page. DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) The DVD player will compress the dynamic range of its sound output for late-night listening. Press 34 to highlight DRC. Enter its submenu by pressing 2. Move the cursor by pressing 34 to highlight the selected item. ON: Enable DRC. OFF: Disable DRC. Press ENTER/OK. Press 1 to return to the Audio Setup Page.

DIGITAL AUDIO SETUP

In this menu, you can set up the digital audio output signal from the digital jacks, such as coaxial etc. DIGITAL OUTPUT 3 Press 34 to highlight DIGITAL OUTPUT. Enter its submenu by pressing 2. Press 34 to highlight the selected item. All: Original digital signals output. PCM Only: If your receiver is PCM-compatible, or your receiver can not decode MPEG-2 or Dolby Digital, choose this option. Press ENTER/OK. Press 1 and return to the Audio Setup Page.

Note: If DIGITAL OUTPUT is set to ALL, all audio settings except MUTE are invalid.

EQUALIZER (Sound Mode)

The EQUALIZER allows you to select from various preset modes that control the frequency bands of sound to optimize certain musical styles. It greatly enhances the excitement and enjoyment of your favourite music. Press 34 to highlight the EQUALIZER. Enter its submenu SOUND MODE by pressing 2. Press 2. Move the cursor by pressing 34 to highlight the selected item. NONE: Play the disc under the original sound effect. Press ENTER/OK. Press 1 to return to the Audio Setup Page.
Note: The sound may be distorted if the selected sound mode is incompatible with the disc contents. In that case, select another sound mode or NONE.
LPCM OUTPUT In this menu, you can select PCM digital output between 48kHz and 96kHz. Press 34 to highlight the LPCM OUTPUT. Enter its submenu by pressing 2. Move the cursor by pressing 34 to highlight the selected item. 48K: 96kHz (if available on disc) PCM data stream will be converted to 48kHz. 96K: If the 96kHz disc is copy protected, the digital output will be muted to comply with the standards. Press ENTER/OK. Press 1 to return to the Audio Setup Page.

3D (REVERB MODE)

The 3D can simulate the echoes and frequency response of some particular places so as to make you feel like personally on the place. The choices are OFF, CONCERT, LIVING ROOM, HALL, ARENA, and CHURCH. Press 34 to highlight the 3D. Enter its submenu REVERB MODE by pressing 2. Press 2. Move the cursor by pressing 34 to highlight the selected item. OFF: Play the disc under the original sound effect. Press ENTER/OK. Press 1 to return to the Audio Setup Page.

Video Setup menu

There are items included in Video Setup menu such as TV TYPE, TV DISPLAY, CLOSED CAPTION, COMPONENT, PROGRESSIVE and PICTURE SETTING.
VIDEO SETUP PAGE TV TYPE TV DISPLAY CLOSED CAPTIONS COMPONENT PROGRESSIVE PICTURE SETTING

TV DISPLAY

4:3 PANSCAN 4:3 LETTERBOX
Press SETUP to enter the setup menu. Press to choose the VIDEO SETUP icon

TV TYPE

5 Before viewing the DVD or VCD, ensure that the PAL or NTSC setting of the system matches your TV set. Press 34 to highlight TV TYPE in the Video Setup menu. Enter its submenu by pressing 2. Move the cursor by pressing 34 to highlight one option. Press ENTER/OK. Press 1 to return to the Video Setup Page.
Note: Choosing NTSC item indicates that the player will output NTSC signals, Similarly, you can get PAL signals by choosing the PAL option. The option MULTI means video output depends on the format of the DVD or VCD discs.

Select the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected. 4:3 PANSCAN when you connect a normal TV to the DVD player. Displays the wide picture on the whole TV screen with a portion automatically cut off. 4:3 LETTERBOX when you connect a normal TV to the DVD player. Displays a wide picture with bands displayed on the upper and lower portions of the TV screen. 16:9 when you connect a wide-screen TV to the DVD player. Setup the item as follows, 5 Press 34 to highlight the TV DISPLAY option in the Video Setup menu. Enter its submenu by pressing 2. Move the cursor by pressing 34 to highlight the selected item. Press ENTER/OK. Press 1 to return to the Video Setup Page.

CLOSED CAPTION

Closed Captions are data that are hidden in the video signal on specific discs, invisible without a special decoder. The difference between subtitles and captions is that subtitles are intended for hearing persons and captions are for the hearing impaired. Subtitles rarely show all of the audio. For example, captions show sound effects (e.g., phone ringing and footsteps), while subtitles dont. Before you select this function, please ensure that the disc contains closed captions information and your TV set also has this function. Press 34 to highlight CLOSED CAPTION in the Video Setup menu. Enter its submenu by pressing 2. Move the cursor by pressing 34 to highlight one option. ON: Enable Closed Caption. OFF: Disable Closed Caption. Press ENTER/OK. Press 1 to return to the Video Setup Page.

PROGRESSIVE

This players COMPONENT video jack can output progressive signals to a progressive signal compatible TV for an extra high-quality picture. Press 34 to highlight PROGRESSIVE. Enter its submenu by pressing 2. Move the cursor by pressing 34 to highlight one option. ON: Enable Progressive. OFF: Disable Progressive. If you select ON, the player prompt you to comfirm your selection. Press ENTER/OK. Press 1 to return to the Video Setup Page. Notes on activating Progressive: Ensure that your TV has progressive scan. Connect with YPbPr video cable. When the Progressive is active, the VIDEO (CVBS) and S VIDEO jacks do not output video signals. If there is no picture, wait 15 seconds for auto recover or disactivate Progressive manually. 1 Open the disc tray by pressing / (OPEN/CLOSE)on the front panel. 2 Press 1. 3 Press MUTE. You cannot activate Progressive when COMPONENT is set to RGB.
CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE STANDARD DEFINITION OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR VIDEO MONITOR COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525P AND 625P DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. This unit is compatible with the complete line of YAMAHA products, including the projectors DPX-1000, LPX-510 and the plasma monitor PDM-4210E.

COMPONENT

In this menu, you can select whether to output YUV signals from the COMPONENT jacks or to output RGB signals from the AV jack (SCART). Press 34 to highlight COMPONENT. Enter its submenu by pressing 2. Move the cursor by pressing 34 to highlight one option. YUV: Output YUV signals from the COMPONENT jacks. RGB: Output RGB signals from the AV jack (SCART). Press ENTER/OK. Press 1 to return to the Video Setup Page.

PICTURE SETTING

In this menu, you can personalize your picture color by adjusting brightness, contrast, tint and color (saturation). Press 34 to highlight PICTURE SETTING in the Video Setup menu. Press 2 to open its submenu. BRIGHTNESS Press 34 to highlight BRIGHTNESS. Press 2 to open the level bar.

BRIGHTNESS

PASSWORD SETUP
English This item is used for the parental control and disc lock. Enter your six digit password when a hint is displayed on the screen.
PASSWORD SETUP PAGE PASSWORD
Press to increase and decrease the brightness level. Press ENTER/OK to return to the PICTURE SETTING menu. CONTRAST Press 34 to highlight CONTRAST. Press 2 to open the level bar. Press to increase and decrease the contrast level. Press ENTER/OK to return to the PICTURE SETTING menu. TINT Press 34 to highlight TINT. Press 2 to open the level bar. Press to increase and decrease the tint level. Press ENTER/OK to return to the PICTURE SETTING menu. COLOR (saturation) Press 34 to highlight COLOR. Press 2 to open the level bar. Press to increase and decrease the color level. Press ENTER/OK to return to the PICTURE SETTING menu.
Press SETUP to enter the setup menu. Press to choose the PASSWORD icon. Press 4 to highlight PASSWORD. Press 2 to highlight CHANGE. Press ENTER/OK to open the Password Change Page.
OLD PASSWORD NEW PASSWORD CONFIRM PWD
Press 4 to repeatedly until the player prompt you to enter the old password. 7 Enter the current 6 digit code. 8 If successful, the player will prompt for a new one. 9 After that, enter the new password again to reconfirm. 10 Press ENTER/OK to return to the Password Setup Page. 6
Notes: You can change the setup of parental control and load a locked disc with a valid password being entered. If you forget your password, you can enter the default password 842100, then you can input your password after logging on.

Preference Setup menu

PARENTAL Control

DEFAULT Setup
English If problems occur while setting up the DVD player, the DEFAULT function can be used to reset all options to the factory defaults and all your personal settings will be erased. Press 34 to highlight DEFAULT. Highlight RESET by pressing 2. Press ENTER/OK.
Note: When this function is activated, all setups will be reset to factory defaults.
Movies on DVDs may contain scenes which are not suitable for children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control information which applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. These scenes are rated from 1 to 8, and alternative, more suitable scenes are available on the disc. Ratings are country dependent. The Parental Control feature allows you to prevent discs from being played by your children or to have certain discs played with alternative scenes. VCD, SVCD, CD have no level indication, so parental control function has no effect on those kinds of discs. This applies to most illegal DVD discs. You can follow the steps below to setup the parental control: 1 Press 34 to highlight PARENTAL. 2 Move to its submenu by pressing 2. 3 Then use 34 to highlight a rating for the disc inserted. 4 Press ENTER/OK to confirm, then press 1 to return to the Preference Page. No Parental Control Parental Control is not activated. The Disc will be played in full. Select 8 ADULT item. Press ENTER/OK. Ratings 1 to 7: Some discs contain scenes which are not suitable for children. All scenes with a rating higher than you set will be skipped during playback. However if the disc contains alternate scenes, these will play automatically. If not, the playback will stop and the six digits code will need to be entered again.

MP3/JPEG NAV

3 This menu allows you to select alternate settings when you playback picture CD and MP3 CD. Press 34 to highlight MP3/JPEG NAV. Press 2 to enter the submenu. Press 34 to highlight WITHOUT MENU or WITH MENU. WITHOUT MENU: playback all pictures or MP3 music in sequence automatically. WITH MENU: playback pictures or MP3 music in the selected folder. Press ENTER/OK to confirm your selection.

Troubleshooting

Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.

Problem

No power No picture

Solution

Check if the AC power cord is properly connected. Check if the TV is switched on. Check the video connection. If you did not use Progressive Scan connections (using the Y PB PR jacks on the DVD Player) and you do not have a picture at the TV, please follow the steps below to turn off Progressive Scan; 1. Press / (OPEN/CLOSE) to open the disc tray. 2. Press 1. 3. Then press MUTE to deactivate the Progressive. The DVD Player will reset itself to Component/Interlaced video. The disc is badly scratched or dirty. Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not a malfunction. Make sure the PAL/NTSC setting at the DVD player matches the video signal of your television. (See PAL/NTSC CONVERSION) Adjust the volume. Check that the speakers are connected correctly. Check the digital connections. Check if your receiver can decode MPEG-2 and if not, please make sure the digital output is set to PCM. Check if the audio format of the selected audio language matches your receiver capabilities. The DVD+R/DVD+RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD-R/CD-RW must be finalized. Ensure the disc label is facing up. Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc. If you have recorded this particular Picture CD or MP3 CD yourself, please ensure that your disc contains at least about 6~10 pictures or 3~5MP3 music tracks before using it with the player.

Distorted picture

Completely distorted picture or black/white picture with DVD or Video CD No sound or distorted sound No audio at digital output

Disc cant be played

No return to start-up screen when disc is removed The player does not respond to the remote control
Reset the unit by switching the player off, then on again. Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the player. Reduce the distance to the player. Replace the batteries in the remote control. Insert the batteries with their polarities (+/ signs) as indicated.
Buttons do not work Player does not respond to some operating commands during playback DVD Video player cannot read CDs/DVDs Cannot record MP3

RX-E600

Receiver Rcepteur
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2004.06.15, 19:04
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-E600 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. (U.S.A., Canada and General models) The nameplate is located on the bottom of the unit.

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FEATURES
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

English

The receiver (RX-E600) and DVD player (DVD-E600) 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 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 SYSTEM CONTROL Controlling other components.. 23 Before recording.. 24 Dubbing setting.. 24 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Troubleshooting.. 26 Specifications.. 28
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained.

Remote control

AM loop antenna
FREQ/RDS MODEPTY SEEKSTART REP RANDOM PROG A B C TIME E

Indoor FM antenna

TAPE DIRECTION

PRESET

MD REC/PAUSE

TAPE REC/PAUSE

DUBBING

DISPLAY

System control cable

VOLUME

Batteries (AA, R6, UM-3)
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GETTING STARTED

Remote control
This remote control controls a whole system: not only RX-E600 but also DVD-E600. Moreover, a cassette deck (KX-E300) and MD recorder (MDX-E300) that level up your system can be operated by it. Operating buttons for each unit are explained on the pages below: Receiver, RX-E600: DVD player, DVD-E600: Cassette deck, KX-E300: MD recorder, MDX-E300: @P.8 @P.18 @P.23 @P.23

Remote control operation range

NATURAL SOUND

STEREO RECEIVER

RXE600

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

DVD FM ANT 75 UNBAL.

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

GND AM ANT

SUBWOOFER OUT

AUX R L TUNER

6 MIN./SPEAKER SPEAKERS

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.

To wall outlet

Connect the FM Antenna.

FM ANT

75 UNBAL
Red: positive(+) Black: negative()
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
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.
Connect the AM Antenna. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.
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.
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Connecting the system

Connecting RX-E600 and DVD-E600
Connect to using the Audio pin cable. Insert the plugs into the jacks of the same color. Connect RX-E600 and DVD-E600 with the system control cable. The other SYSTEM CONNECTOR of DVD-E600 is for connecting MDX-E300 or KX-E300. Connect the AC power plug of DVD-E600 to AC OUTLET of RX-E600. This connection allows you to control the power of the system through one-touch operation. It also reduces the standby power consumption of DVD-E600. <RX-E600>
DVD FM ANT 75 UNBAL. SYSTEM CONNECTOR

Audio pin cable

System control cable

<DVD-E600>

To RX-E600
RECEIVER COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Y DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT VIDEO

S VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL

Adding KX-E300 and MDX-E300 to the above system
(For details, refer to the owner's manual supplied with the respective component.)
Connect and of RX-E600 to and of KX-E300. Connect and of RX-E600 to and of MDX-E300. Connect an external component to the AUX terminal of RX-E600. Connect DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT of DVD-E600 to DIGITAL OPTICAL IN of MDX-E300. Take off the covers of the optical fiber cable plug, the DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack, and the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack before making digital connections. Be sure to replace the terminals cover when the terminal on the rear panel is not being used, in order to protect from dust.

Caution

Never turn RX-E600 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.
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Setting the clock

You must set the clock before you use the timer functions. The clock is based on a 24-hour system.
STANDBY/ON DISPLAY HOUR MIN

TIME ADJ

Turn on the power by pressing STANDBY/ON on the front panel, or POWER on the remote control. While the power is on, press DISPLAY to display the time. While holding TIME ADJ, press HOUR to set the hour. If you want to move the time in the reverse direction, press HOUR while holding TIME ADJ and PRESET/BAND. While holding TIME ADJ, press MIN to set the minutes. If you want to move the time in the reverse direction, press MIN while holding TIME ADJ and PRESET/BAND.

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
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.

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 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.

PRESET/TUNING /

To preset stations automatically

English English

Select TUNER as input source by turning INPUT. Press MEMORY for about 2 seconds. The unit starts presetting stations, AUTO and MEMORY will flash on the display.
Received stations are stored to A1, A2.A8 sequentially. After 40 stations or all FM and AM stations are stored, the display will show the preset station A1.
To recall a preset station
Press TUNER and select the desired number by pressing PRESET/BAND and PRESET/TUNING / on the front panel or PRESET / , A/B/C/D/E and 18 on the remote control.

MEMORY PRESET/BAND

To preset stations manually
Tune in a desired station. (Refer to the previous page for the tuning procedure.)

A/B/C/D/E

FREQ/RDS MODEPTY SEEKSTART REP RANDOM PROG A B C TIME D E
Press MEMORY. Within about 5 seconds, use PRESET/TUNING / to select a desired preset number. Continue pressing PRESET/TUNING / to select the group of the preset stations (A, B, C, D, and E).

TUNER PRESET /

Press MEMORY. MEMORY, PRESET, and preset number will appear on the display.
The arrow will appear for a second when it is preset.

STEREO TUNED MEMORY

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 DVD 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.

PTY SEEK MODE FREQ/RDS

3. A.M. = RDS (ON/OFF) RDS stations are searched instead of all FM stations by the automatic preset tuning operation when the setting is ON. (Refer to page @11.)
4. RT SPEED: 0 Changes the scrolling speed of the radio text decreasing the value and, in turn, reducing the speed.
Control Range: 0 to 3 (Preset value: 0)
Select the FM band by pressing TUNER. Press DISPLAY to display the current time. Press FREQ/RDS. Each time you press PTY SEEK MODE the display will change as follows: 1. CT = CLOCK (ON/OFF) The tuner corrects the time of the built-in clock automatically by synchronizing it with the CT data on the RDS station being received.
Choose the function ON or OFF by pressing PTY SEEK START, confirming it in the display. Press PTY SEEK START repeatedly to change the value for RT SPEED. If there is no operation for about 20 seconds, this mode is cancelled and turns into the frequency display. If the station has PS data, it turns into the PS mode. Press FREQ/RDS again to restore the frequency display mode.
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USING THE BUILT-IN TIMER 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 the system on page 5. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the MDX-E300 or KX-E300.

SLEEP 0h30m

SLEEP OFF About 4 seconds after setting, the normal display will resume. SLEEP will appear in the display.
The unit will turn off automatically when the selected sleep time is reached.
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SYSTEM CONTROL

Controlling other components
DVD-ENumeric buttons +100 button is used when operating MDX-E300. 2 * (Pause) 3 # (Play) 4 & (Stop) 5 $ ! (Skip/Seach Backward) 6 (Skip/Seach Forward) 7 DVD input
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MDX-ENumeric buttons 2 REP (Repeat) 3 RANDOM 4 * (Pause) 5 PROG (Program) 6 # (Play) 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

PRESET 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-E600) will be skipped.

To stop dubbing

Press &.
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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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.
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. Radio signal is weak or the antenna is not properly connected.

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.
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

The remote control does not work.
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.
Replace the batteries with new ones. Use within 6 meters and 60 degree radius. Change the position of the unit.
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.. 55 W + 55 W (6 1kHz 0.1% THD).. 40 W + 40 W (Hz to 20 kHz 0.1% THD) DIN Standard output power per channel (Europe model).. 60 W + 60 W (4 1kHz 0.7% THD) Input sensitivity/Impedance CD/TAPE/MD/AUX.. 150 mV/47 k Frequency response CD etc... 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.5 dB Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz to 20 kHz) CD etc. 20 W, 6 .. 0.04% Signal-to-Noise ratio (IHF-A Network) CD etc. (250 mV, Input shorted).. 98 dB Output level/Impedance PHONES... 0.43 V/330

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

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 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 Specifications are subject to change without notice.