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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ACCESSOIRES FOURNIS
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Remote control transmitter Tlcommande
Batteries (size AA, UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7) Piles (format AA, UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7)

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AM (MW/LW) loop antenna Cadre-antenne AM (PO/GO)

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Speaker cords (for NX-GX50) Cbles denceintes (pour les enceintes NX-GX50)

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NOTE Please check the copyright laws in your country to record from records, compact discs, radio, etc. Recording of copyright material may infringe copyright laws.
The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the apparatus itself is turned off.
CAUTION FOR CARRYING THIS UNIT Be sure not to carry or tip this unit with discs remaining in it.

English

WARNING
DANGER Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
CAUTION FOR MOVING THIS UNIT Before moving this unit, first remove all discs from the disc table and close the table by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button. After you confirm that no disc lights up on the display, switch off the power by pressing the POWER switch, and then disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet.
CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. As the laser beam used in this unit is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. DANGER: The use of optical instrument with this product will increase eye hazard. Laser Diode Properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: 780nm Emission Duration: continuous Laser Output: max. 44.6W* * This output is the value measured at a distance of about 200mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block.
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 110/120/220/240V AC, 50/60 Hz.

SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

Setup examples
Main unit 10 cm Place this system as illustrated on the left and allow spaces more than indicated around the system and more than 10 cm (3-15/16) behind the system to assure good ventilation. Be sure not to place another unit or any object on top of the main unit to prevent the ventilation holes on the top panel of the main unit from being obstructed. Otherwise, it may cause fire or damage to the main unit. Notes When placing the speakers apart from the main unit, allow a space of at least 10 cm (3-15/16) above, behind and on the both sides of the main unit. If the system is put in a rack, the front of it must be fully opened. Disconnect the AC supply lead from the AC outlet before connecting or disconnecting any component.

LISTENING WITH HEADPHONES
(See figure 9 on page 9.)
Be sure that your headphones have a 3.5 mm (1/8) diameter plug and are between 16 ohms and 50 ohms impedance. Recommended impedance is 32 ohms.
When headphones are connected, the speakers are defeated automatically. Adjust the VOLUME control for desired volume.
CONNECTIONS Never plug the AC supply lead of this system into the AC outlet until all connections are completed.

Antenna connection (1)

(1) Supplied FM antenna
Connect the FM antenna wire to the corresponding terminal and direct the FM antenna wire to the direction where the strongest signal can be received.
(2) Supplied AM (MW/LW) loop antenna
Connect the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna wires to the corresponding terminals. Position the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna for optimum reception. Place the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna on a shelf etc., or install it on the rack or wall with screws (not supplied). Notes When static is still heard even after adjusting the position of the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna, try reversing the wire connections (right to left). Do not place the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna on the unit. It will result in noise generation, since the unit is equipped with digital electronics. Place the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna away from the unit.

(3) External FM antenna

Use an external FM antenna instead of an indoor FM antenna if you need better reception. Consult your dealer.
(4) External AM (MW/LW) antenna
Use an external AM (MW/LW) antenna if you need better reception. Consult your dealer.

15 m (49 feet)

Note When using an external AM (MW/LW) antenna, be sure to keep the wire of the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna connected.

7.5 m (25 feet)

Earth rod
FREQUENCY STEP switch (General model only) Because the interstation frequency spacing differs in different areas, set the FREQUENCY STEP switch (located at the rear) according to the frequency spacing in your area. Before setting this switch, disconnect the AC supply lead of this unit from the AC outlet.

CONNECTIONS

Speaker connection
(See figure 0 on page 9.)
Connect each speaker wire to the SPEAKERS terminals. Cautions Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other as this could damage the power amplifier and/or speakers. When connecting the speakers to the unit, be sure to connect the speaker wires properly. Do not make a mistake from the right channel to the left channel and from the plus (+) terminal to the minus () terminal. Do not connect these SPEAKERS terminals to speakers other than the provided speaker system NX-GX50.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other track. Up to 20 tracks can be programmed. Press the play/pause programmed tracks. / button to start playback of
Display information during programming

Playback order

Notes It is also possible to program a sequence of tracks while looking at the list of tracks on the surface of the disc before closing the disc table. During playback or pause, programming is not possible. If the total time of the programmed tracks becomes 100 minutes or more, the highest position of a figure will not be displayed. The total time of the programmed tracks will not be displayed, if a track number higher than 16 is programmed. Skip search can be performed during playing back, but only within the range of the programmed tracks. Manual search can be performed during playing back to search through all tracks, including unprogrammed tracks. If programs are made selecting tracks from more than one disc, pressing the DISC CHANGE button is useless during program play.

Music calendar

Selected disc

Selected track number

Total playing time

/ To stop program play

Press the stop button. The first programmed track number will be displayed. To resume playback, press the play/pause / button. Playback will begin from the beginning of the program.
To cancel a programmed sequence
There are several methods as described below. Press the stop button while the unit is stopped. Open the disc table Switch off the power.

To check program data

1. If during playing back, press the stop button. 2. Press the PROG button. 3. Each time the button is pressed, the track numbers and sequential order of the programmed tracks can be checked one after another. The display of the track number can be returned (sequentially in reverse order) by pressing the button.

To correct program data

1. Follow the procedure described in To check program data. 2. Display the track number to be corrected by pressing the or button. 3. Press a track number input button to select a track to replace the one displayed. The previously programmed track will be cleared from the memory and the new one will be programmed. 4. After the correction has been completed, press the PROG button or play/pause / button once again.

Repeat play

All discs, an entire disc, a single track or a programmed sequence can be continuously repeated.
While watching the display, press the REPEAT button once or more to select a desired repeat play mode (S REP or F REP). Press the play/pause / button.

Repeat play modes

SINGLE REPEAT (S REP) A single track is played back repeatedly. * This is also available in the program play mode and the random play mode. (If the repeat play mode is switched off, the program play mode or the random play mode will be resumed.) FULL REPEAT (F REP)
When the unit is in the single disc play mode: A designated disc is played back repeatedly. * In the random play mode, the selected disc is repeatedly played back, but the order of tracks is different every time. When the unit is in the all disc play mode: All discs on the disc table are played back repeatedly. * In the random play mode, the random play is performed among all discs and repeated with a different order of tracks every time.
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Note In the program play mode, a sequence of programmed tracks is played back repeatedly.
To cancel the repeat play
Press the REPEAT button once or more so that the (S, F) REP indicator goes out.

(off) F REP

Random play
Tracks on a selected disc or all discs on the disc table can be played back in a random order.
Load discs and close the disc table. If necessary, switch the disc play mode by pressing the disc play MODE selector button. * If the single disc play mode is selected, select a desired disc by pressing the DISC SKIP button. Press the RANDOM button to begin random play. * The RANDOM indicator will light up.
To cancel the random play
Press the stop button, or press the RANDOM button again. The RANDOM indicator will go out. Note This feature will not function during programming, or during program play.
Switching the time display
TIME Each time the TIME button is pressed, the display will change as described below.
CD C TAPE 9 D EDIT PRESET 0 E 5 5

TRACK T REM

[Example] When the second track is being played back (Refer to the illustration on the left.)
The elapsed play time for the track now playing back will
be displayed. * 8 seconds have passed since the beginning of the second track. The remaining play time for the current track will be displayed. * 2 minutes and 58 seconds remain till the end of the second track. The total play time of the disc will be displayed. (If the unit is in the program play mode, the total play time of the programmed tracks will be displayed.) The total remaining play time from the point being played at that time will be displayed. * 41 minutes remain till the end of the disc.

Notes The automatic preset tuning search will be performed through all frequencies until 40 stations are stored. If the number of received stations is less than 40, the search will stop after searching all frequencies. * Since FM stations are searched for first, there may be a case that 40 preset stations are occupied by FM stations only. <U.K. and Europe models only> The unit is originally set so that only RDS stations are searched instead of all FM stations by this operation. (FM stations that employ no RDS network service cannot be programmed.) However, you can change the setting so that the unit can program not only RDS stations but also other FM stations. (Refer to page 23 for details.) With this function, only stations with sufficient signal strength are stored automatically. If the station you want to program is weak in signal strength, tune to it in monaural manually and program it by following the procedure of the section To store stations on the previous page. You can replace a preset station by another FM or AM (MW or LW) station manually by simply following the procedure of the section To store stations on the previous page.

RECEIVING RDS STATIONS

<U.K. and Europe models only>
RDS data contains various information, such as PI (Program Identification), PS (Program Service name), PTY (Program Type), RT (Radio Text), CT (Clock Time), etc. RDS function is carried out among the network stations. * This unit utilizes PS, PTY, RT and CT to receive RDS broadcast stations.
RDS (Radio Data System) is a data transmission system gradually being introduced by FM stations in many countries. Stations using this system transmit an inaudible stream of data in addition to the normal radio signal.

Displaying RDS data

This unit can be turned into the following four modes to display RDS data.

RT (Radio Text) mode:

Displays information about the program (such as title of the song, name of the singer, etc.) on the RDS station now being received.
PS (Program Service name) mode:
Displays the name of the RDS station now being received instead of the frequency.

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CT (Clock Time) mode:
Displays current time. This signal comes from the RDS station now being received. Time of the built-in clock can be automatically corrected on the basis of this signal.

PTY (Program Type) mode:

Displays the type of the program on the RDS station now being received. There are 15 program types to classify RDS stations as follows.

NEWS AFFAIRS

News: Short accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, reportage and actuality. Current affairs: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news, generally in different presentation style or concept, including documentary debate, or analysis Information: Program whose purpose is to impart advice in the widest sense, including meteorological reports and forecasts, consumer affairs, medical help, etc. Sport: Program concerned with any aspect of sport. Education: Program intended primarily to educate, of which the formal element is fundamental. Drama: All radio plays and serials. Culture: Programs concerned with any aspect of national or regional culture, including religious affairs, philosophy, social science, language, theatre, etc. Science: Programs about the natural sciences and technology.

Changing the RDS modes

When an RDS station is received, PS, PTY, RT and/or CT that correspond to the RDS data services employed by the station light up on the display. By pressing the FREQ PS/PTY/RT/CT selector button once or more, you can change the display mode among the RDS modes employed by the received station in the order shown below. (The RDS mode not employed by the station cannot be selected.) * If the station is not an RDS station, pressing the FREQ PS/PTY/RT/CT selector button displays NO RDS on the display, and then it returns to the frequency display mode. * When an RDS station is received, the display is automatically turned into the PS mode. Do not press the FREQ PS/PTY/RT/CT selector button until the display is turned into the PS mode. If the button is pressed before the display mode is changed, it may occur that NO PS appears on the display. This is because the unit has not received all of the RDS data on the station yet.

FREQ PS/PTY/RT/CT

1 Frequency display mode

2 PS mode

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Minute

3 PTY mode

4 RT mode 5 CT mode

This unit corrects time of the built-in clock by synchronizing it with the CT data. (This function can also be canceled, if so desired. Refer to page 23 for details.) CT WAIT may flash while the unit is receiving the data. If the data is accidentally cut off, CT WAIT may flash and then turn into NO CT. If the RDS station does not employ the CT data service, NO CT lights up on the display for about 2 seconds and then returns to frequency display mode. If the station has PS data, after that, it turns into the PS mode.
There may be a case that RDS data reception is not possible due to poor reception conditions. If so, press the AUTO/MANL button so that AUTO goes off from the display. Though the reception mode is changed to monaural by this operation, when you change the display to an RDS mode, RDS data may be displayed. If the signal strength gets weakened by external interference during receiving an RDS station, the RDS data service may be cut off suddenly and turn into the frequency display mode.
Notes RDS data service cannot be utilized by this unit if the received signal is not strong enough. Especially, the RT (Radio Text mode) needs much data to be received, so it may occur that RT mode cannot be displayed even if other RDS modes (PS, PTY, etc.) are displayed.
Calling a program of your desired program type from among preset RDS stations (PTY SEEK)
By designating a program type, the unit automatically searches all preset FM stations for an RDS station which broadcasts a program of that program type. * There are 15 program types to classify RDS stations. For details, refer to page 20.
Turn the unit into the PTY SEEK mode by pressing the PTY SEEK MODE button. * The name of the program type of the station now being received or NEWS flashes on the display. Select the desired program type with the or button. * If there is no operation for about 20 seconds, this mode is canceled and turns into the frequency display. If the station has PS data, after that, it turns into the PS mode. Press the PTY SEEK START button. The unit begins searching all preset FM stations. * PTY HOLD lights up on the display. * The preset number indicator, the name of the program type and AUTO flash. The preset number changes rapidly in sequence.

If a station which broadcasts a program of the program type is found, the unit stops at the station and turns into the frequency display. If the station has PS data, after that, it turns into the PS mode. If the called station is not the desired one, press the PTY SEEK START button once more before PTY HOLD goes out from the display. The unit begins searching for another station which broadcasts a program of the same program type. If no station is found, NO PTY appears and then returns to frequency display. If the station has PS data, after that, it turns into the PS mode. * If the PTY SEEK START button is pressed once more during searching, this mode is canceled and turns into the frequency display. If the station has PS data, after that, it turns into the PS mode. To cancel this function If the PTY SEEK MODE button is pressed once more, the PTY SEEK mode is canceled and turns into the frequency display. If the station has PS data, after that, it turns into the PS mode.
Other functions which make use of RDS data service

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This unit has the following functions which make use of RDS data service. These are originally in operation [ON]. However, you can cancel these functions [OFF], if so desired.

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ON (OFF) CT > CLOCK This unit corrects the time of the built-in clock automatically by synchronizing it with the CT data on the RDS station being received. * 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 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. ON (OFF) LOCAL > CT If the RDS station being received employs the local time (summer time etc.) data service, its time is displayed in the CT mode. * If the setting of function is ON, the built-in clock is synchronized with the local time data. ON (OFF) A. M. > RDS Only RDS stations are searched instead of all FM stations by the automatic preset tuning operation when the setting is ON. (See page 19 for the operating procedure.) If you switch this function OFF, not only RDS stations but also other FM stations are programmed along with MW and LW stations by the automatic preset tuning operation.
To switch these functions on and off
Select the FM band by pressing the BAND button, watching the display. Press the DISPLAY button to display the current time. Press the FREQ PS/PTY/RT/CT selector button. The title of function ON CT > CLOCK is displayed. Select the title of function whose setting you want to switch by pressing the PTY SEEK MODE button once or more. Switch the function ON or OFF by pressing the PTY SEEK START button, watching the display. Press the FREQ PS/PTY/RT/CT selector button again to restore the frequency display mode. * If the station has PS data, after that, it turns into the PS mode.

To cancel this function

Before recording, press the stop or the tape deck. button of the CD player
Press the stop button of the tape deck. (At this time, CD playback automatically stops.)

Automatic tape-editing

This convenient feature can be used to program tracks on a disc (or discs) for recording to tape. By only memorizing the tapes total possible recording time, the unit will automatically program tracks or help 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.

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To record a disc with the order of tracks unchanged
Press the CD input selector button and load the disc to be recorded. Select the disc by pressing the DISC SKIP button. Load a tape into the deck 2 cassette compartment. When recording with the Dolby NR system, press the DOLBY NR button so that B lights up on the display. If not, turn it off. * For details, refer to the Dolby B Type Noise Reduction on page 24. If the reverse mode is not selected, press the reverse MODE selector button to select it. Press the TAPE button on the remote control transmitter to select the length of the tape to be used. Whenever pressed, C-46, C-54, C-60 and C-90 appear on the display in turn, and next it returns to the normal display mode. off
When using tapes other than C-46, C-54, C-60 or C-90 When C-46, C-54, C-60 or C-90 is appearing on the display, input the tape length by using the track number input buttons on the remote control transmitter (Examples) C-62: Press 6 and then 2. C-30: Press 3 and then 0, or press +10 three times and then 0.
Press the EDIT button. (EDIT appears on the display.) The following internal operations are carried out before recording is automatically started. * If the tape has not rewound to the end, it is rewound to the end rapidly before recording starts. 1)Tracks on the disc are automatically divided between side A and side B. You can check the process by watching the display. 2)The end part of the tape on which recording cannot be done is wound. 3)CD playback and recording starts. Recording is carried out on both side A and B of the tape.

C-46 C-54

Notes When this CD player is in the all disc play mode, if the tapes total possible recording time is longer than the total playing time of the selected disc, tracks on another disc are recorded continuously. In this case, as many as three discs can be recorded automatically. The CD players repeat play mode will be canceled during this recording mode.
To cancel tape-editing function
To make this unit program tracks on a disc automatically so that the least amount of unrecorded space remains on the tape
Follow steps 16 on the previous page. Press the PROG button. Press the TAPE button. AP A> will light up during programming for side A, and AP B> will light up during programming for side B. * After AP B> goes out from the display, you can check the programmed contents for side A and B respectively. To check, cancel or correct program data, refer to page 14.

Notes on tape-editing If programs are made selecting tracks from more than one disc, during recording, the DISC CHANGE button on the CD player is disabled. To check, cancel or correct program data, refer to page 14. The maximum number of tracks that can be programmed is 20. This function can be used to program up to track number 15. If the disc has more than 15 tracks, track number 16 and thereafter will not be programmed.
Total remaining time on the side of the tape

OTHER RECORDINGS

When recording important selections, be sure to make a preliminary test to ensure that the desired source material is being properly recorded with good sound quality. The automatic recording level control circuit automatically controls the level of the input signal used for recording. Adjusting the VOLUME control and using the built-in sound field processor have no effect on the recorded sound. If, however, the built-in graphic equalizer is used, its effect is recorded along with the source. * Music with an equalizer effect is suitable for listening to inside a car etc. For the tape deck, the deck which can be used for recording is the deck 2 only. When recording, be sure to load a tape into the deck 2 cassette compartment.
Recording from the built-in tuner
Press the TUNER input selector button. Tune to the desired station. (Refer to the TUNING OPERATION on page 17 and 18.) Load a tape into the deck 2 cassette compartment. When recording with the Dolby NR system, press the DOLBY NR button so that B lights up on the display. If not, turn it off. * For details, refer to the Dolby B Type Noise Reduction on page 24. Select the reverse mode to record on only one side, or for continuous recording on both sides by pressing the reverse MODE selector button. Press the REC/PAUSE button. * REC lights up on the display. Press the play button on the remote control transmitter to record on side A, or the play button to record on side B. * For continuous recording on both sides, begin on side A. Recording stops automatically at the end of side B.
Press the REC/PAUSE button. To resume recording, press the play button.
To reduce beats during recording
While recording an AM (long wave) broadcast, you may hear a bleep caused by beat frequencies. In such a case, pressing the TUNER input selector button once or more will reduce or remove beats. (Whenever the TUNER input selector button is pressed, B.C1 and B.C2 appears on the display alternately. Select either of them in which you find that beats are more reduced.)

Dubbing

During dubbing, adjusting the VOLUME control and using the built-in sound field processor have no effect on the recorded sound. If, however, the built-in graphic equalizer is used, its effect is recorded along with the source. * Music with an equalizer effect is suitable for listening to inside a car etc. Try to use the same tape formula and length for the recording tape as for the master tape. Press the TAPE 1/2 input selector button. Load a prerecorded tape into the deck 1 cassette compartment. Insert a blank tape into the deck 2 cassette compartment. Select the reverse mode to record on only one side, or for continuous recording on both sides by pressing the reverse MODE selector button. Press the DUBBING button. * Press NORMAL to dub at normal speed, and HIGH to dub at about twice the normal speed. * Dubbing will begin from side A regardless of the side now selected.

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To stop dubbing
Press the stop button. * Tape 1 and tape 2 will stop at the same time. Note Only tapes originally encoded with Dolby NR will be dubbed onto tapes with Dolby NR encoding. Even if the Dolby NR is on, it will have no effect on the recording of tape 2 during dubbing. However, the playback tonal quality of tape 1 will change according to whether the Dolby NR button is on or off.

Erasing recorded tapes

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Load the tape to be erased into the deck 2 cassette compartment. Press the AUX input selector button. * Make sure that there is no sound output from the external unit connected to the AUX terminals on the rear of this system. Select the reverse mode to erase only one side or to erase both sides by pressing the reverse MODE selector button. Press the REC/PAUSE button, then press the play button on the remote control transmitter to erase side A of the tape, or the play button to erase side B.
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER/SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR CONTROL
The built-in graphic equalizer and sound field processor present you with the pleasure of listening to music with various sound effects. This system provides 4 preset equalizer modes and 3 sound field modes as listed below. (For Australia, Singapore and General models, KARAOKE mode is additionally available.) You can enjoy listening to music with a desired sound effect by selecting one of these modes, or you can also enjoy various sound effect combinations by selecting an equalizer mode and a sound field mode at the same time. The built-in 5 band graphic equalizer allows you to adjust the equalizer pattern to create an effect to your desired sound taste. (The sound field processor cannot be adjusted, however.) Furthermore, any desired combination of an equalizer mode (or an adjusted equalizer pattern) and a sound field mode can be stored in this system as a user program. (Up to 4 user programs can be stored at the same time.)
USER MUSIC LOCATION ARENA 1 ROCK CLUB 2 BLUES STUDIO 3 RAP 4 JAZZ KARAOKE L R
Preset graphic equalizer modes (MUSIC)
Mode ROCK Feature High and low frequencies are emphasized. This mode is suitable for reproducing dynamic and powerful sounds of rock music etc. Low and medium frequencies are moderately emphasized. This mode is suitable for music with a blue feeling. Low and mid-high frequencies are emphasized so that vocals become wellmodulated. This mode is suitable for rap music etc. Medium frequencies for vocals, piano, sax, etc. are emphasized. High and low frequencies are also emphasized moderately.
Sound field modes (LOCATION)
Mode ARENA Feature This mode simulates the sound environment of a big hall with long reverberation time and many reflections of high frequencies. This mode simulates the sound environment of a jazz live house. Sounds are close and intimate. This mode simulates the sound environment of a recording studio. Sounds are very close. These modes are available on Australia, Singapore and General models only. (Refer to page 40 for karaoke operation.)

Storing your own programs
Your favorite pair of any equalizer mode (or an equalizer pattern of your own adjusting) and any sound field mode can be stored as a user program. Up to 4 pairs can be stored as desired.

To store

Select a desired equalizer mode by pressing the MUSIC button. * If desired, adjust the equalizer as you prefer by using the equalizer control buttons. Select a desired sound field mode by pressing the LOCATION button. Press the user program MEMORY button. * 1 will flash on the user program number indicator and the MEMORY indicator will flash for about 5 seconds. Select the user program number (1, 2, 3 or 4) to which you will store the selected modes by pressing the USER button once or more before 1 stops flashing. * Whenever you press the USER button, the user program number changes and is displayed as follows.

USER 3 4

USER 1

USER 2 USER 4

USER 3
Press the user program MEMORY button before the number selected in step 4 stops flashing.

TIME MODE

* In the same way, store other pairs to other three user positions. * It is also a good idea to store only an equalizer pattern of your own adjusting (without storing any sound field mode). Notes A new program can be stored in place of the former one. In step 4 or 5, if the user program number indicator stops flashing before operation, return to step 3.

To recall a user program

Playback a source. (For source playback, refer to the sections beginning on page 10.) Press the USER button once or more so that the user program number you want to recall lights up. * Whenever you press the USER button, the user program number changes and is displayed as follows.

USER 2

USER 3 OFF

USER 4

KARAOKE OPERATION (Australia, Singapore and General models only)

Singing karaoke

MIC MIC MIXING MIN MAX
This system allows you to enjoy singing karaoke by using not only a source for karaoke use but also any normal audio source.

Connect one or two microphones to the MIC jack(s) on the front panel. Playback a source. (For source playback, refer to the sections beginning on page 10.) If necessary, select a karaoke mode (KARAOKE, KARAOKE L or KARAOKE R) by pressing the LOCATION button once or more so that the corresponding name appears on the sound field mode indicator. For descriptions of the karaoke modes, see the list below. Only when the KARAOKE (including L and R ONLY) mode is selected, echo effect is automatically applied. Adjust the echo effect level by pressing the equalizer control or button. If you need no echo effect, adjust the level to minimum. While singing, adjust the mixing level of singing voice by turning the MIC MIXING level control.
To cancel the karaoke mode
Press the LOCATION button so that KARAOKE, KARAOKE L or KARAOKE R disappears from the sound field mode indicator.

Karaoke modes (LOCATION)

Mode KARAOKE Feature Medium frequencies of the source sound (vocals etc.) are attenuated. This mode is suitable for singing karaoke using a normal audio source with vocals. Note There may be a case that vocals cannot be attenuated effectively according to a source (monaural source etc.). Only signals on the left channel of the source are output from the left and right speakers. When using a karaoke source which contains both background music and original vocals on the right channel and background music only on the left channel, selecting this mode is suitable for singing karaoke. Only signals on the right channel of the source are output from the left and right speakers. When using a karaoke source which contains both background music and original vocals on the left channel and background music only on the right channel, selecting this mode is suitable for singing karaoke.

(KARAOKE L)

(KARAOKE R)
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER

Timer play

By using the built-in timer, you can set the time when the unit turns on and a source begins playing automatically, and the time when the unit turns off automatically.
Prepare the source to be played. For tuner: Tune in to the station you will listen to. For tape deck: Load a tape into the cassette compartment. (If tapes are loaded in both the compartments, tape 1 takes priority of tape 2, and is played back by the timer play.) For CD player: Load a disc on the disc table. If more than one disc are loaded on the disc table, select the disc by using the DISC selector buttons or the DISC SKIP button.

2- 2- 2

Press the DISPLAY button. Whenever the DISPLAY button is pressed, the display mode changes as follows. At each mode, make a setting for the timer play, referring to the setting procedure described below.

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DISC CHANGE

OPEN/CLOSE

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TAPE 1/2
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PLAYBACK

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
Wall or Ceiling Mounting The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. Ventilation The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. Heat The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
10 Power Sources The unit should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit.
11 Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
12 Cleaning The unit should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
13 Nonuse Periods The power cord of the unit should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions All operating and other instructions should be followed. Water and Moisture The unit should not be used near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. Carts and Stands The unit should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
14 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the inside of the unit.
15 Damage Requiring Service The unit should be serviced
by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
16 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the unit
beyond those means described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
6A A unit and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to overturn.
17 Power Lines An outdoor antenna should be located

away from power lines.

18 Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be taken
so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.
19 For US customers only:
Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is connected to this unit, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

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Center speaker Enceinte centrale

NX-E70

Rear speakers Enceintes arrire
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PRESET 9 D EDIT 0 E 5 5

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REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2 CENTER/REAR /DELAY

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PROGRAM USER INPUT

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

PTY SEEK

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FREQ PS/PTY

/RT/CT

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POWER HIGH CUT VOLUME 40 Hz 140 Hz 0 10
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SPEAKERS CENTER/REAR

REAR R CENTER

L REAR

SUBWOOFER

VIDEO SIGNAL

MONITOR OUT
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO SPEAKERS OTHER THAN NX-C70 (CENTER) OR NX-E70 (REAR).

OUT VCR IN

OUT MD/AUX IN

AUDIO SIGNAL

SINCE THIS UNIT HAS AN ACTIVE SERVO CIRCUIT BUILTIN. DO NOT CONNECT IT TO SPEAKERS OTHER THAN NXGX70.

FRONT SPEAKERS

LD player etc. Lecteur de disque laser, etc.

Monitor TV Moniteur TV

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
Video cassette recorder Magntoscope

LINE IN

LINE OUT

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FM GND AM

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CENTER MODE

NORMAL PHANTOM

DAT, MD recorder, etc. Enregistreur de DAT, MD, etc

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ENGLISH

English INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this YAMAHA product. We hope it will give you many years of trouble-free enjoyment. For the best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your YAMAHA product.

CONTENTS

Page PRECAUTIONS...2-3 FEATURES...4-5 NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS..6-7 REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER.7-8 SETTING UP THE MAIN UNIT...8 SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS..9-11 CONNECTIONS..11-13 REMOVING THE FRONT GRILLES OF FRONT SPEAKERS...13 LISTENING WITH HEADPHONES..13 TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF TO THIS SYSTEM.13 SETTING THE CLOCK...14 ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY..14 VOLUME CONTROL...14 SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT..15-16 COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION..17-23 TUNING OPERATION..24-26 RECEIVING RDS STATIONS (U.K. and Europe models only).27-30 TAPE DECK OPERATION..31-34 RECORDING COMPACT DISCS..35-40 OTHER RECORDINGS..41-42 OPERATING EXTERNAL UNITS CONNECTED WITH THIS SYSTEM..43 USING GRAPHIC EQUALIZER..44-45 USING SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR..46-49 STORING YOUR OWN PROGRAMS..50 KARAOKE OPERATION (Australia, China, Singapore and General models only)..51 HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER..52-55 MAINTENANCE..56 TROUBLESHOOTING..56-57 SPECIFICATIONS...58-59 Page
For basic source play, the following illustrations on top of pages will help you to look for the section you need.CD playback.Tape playback/recording.Tuning
PRECAUTIONS: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT
s This system is designed for using the provided Active Servo Processing Speaker System for front speakers. Therefore, do not attempt to connect other conventional speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals of this system. s Choose the installation location of this unit carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibration and excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture. Keep it away from sources of hum such as transformers and electric motors. s Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing damage. s Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the set, contact your dealer. s Always set the VOLUME control to minimum before starting an audio source play: increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level after play has started. s Do not use force on switches, controls or connection wires. When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to other equipment. Never pull the wire itself. s Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth. s Be sure to read the TROUBLESHOOTING section regarding common operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty. s To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power plug and the antenna cable when there is an electrical storm. s Do not plug the AC power plug to the wall socket before you finish all connections. s Never allow metallic items (e.g. screwdrivers, tools, etc.) to come near the cassette decks record/playback head assembly in this unit. Doing so may not only scratch or damage the heads mirrorsmooth finish, it may change the magnetic characteristics of the heads, causing a deterioration in reproduction performance quality. s Although the cassette decks record/playback heads used in this unit are high quality heads with outstanding reproduction characteristics, they can become dirty through the use of old tapes or from dust accumulation over time. This can have a serious effect on reproduction quality. Clean the heads regularly with one of the commonly available head cleaners or with cleaning solutions. s The voltage to be used must be the same as that specified on this unit. Using this unit with a higher voltage than that which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing damage. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that which is specified. s The sound level at a given volume setting depends on speaker location and other factors. Care should be taken to avoid exposure to sudden high levels of sound, which may occur when turning on the unit with the volume control setting at high, and to continuous high levels of sound. s Sudden temperature changes and storage or operation in an extremely humid environment may cause condensation inside the cabinet. Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction. To eliminate condensation:

Surround sound Rear L Rear R Note Be sure to use two rear speakers. If you connect one rear speaker only, sound will not be output from the rear speaker.

Speaker placement

Front R Center

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Front speakers: Rear speakers:

Front L

Center speaker: TV set Rear R Rear R
In normal position. Behind your listening position, facing slightly inward. Nearly six feet (approx. 1.8 m) up from the floor. Precisely between the front speakers.

Rear L Rear L

s Mounting the rear speakers
Mount the rear speakers on a shelf, rack or on the floor directly, or hang them on the wall.
To mount the rear speakers on a wall
Attach the provided mounting bracket to the rear of the speaker by using the provided screws. Fasten screws into a firm wall or wall support as shown in the diagram, and hang the holes of the mounting bracket on the protruding screws. * The holes are arranged so that the speakers can be mounted in a side long, upright or upside-down way. * Make sure that the screws are caught by a narrow part of the holes securely.

Wall/ wall support

Notes Never attach the bracket to the speaker conversely.
Tapping screw (Available at the hardware store)

No good

Speaker cords should be connected to the speakers terminals after the bracket has attached to the speaker to prevent the speaker cords pressed between the speaker and the bracket.
To hang in a side long way
Hang the speakers so that each of them faces inside as figured left.
WARNING: Each speaker weighs 0.8 kg (1 lbs. 12 oz.). Do not mount them on thin plywood or soft wall surface material, as the screws may come out of the flimsy surface, causing the speakers to fall down and be damaged, or result in personal injury. Do not fasten the speakers to wall with nails, adhesives, or other unsound hardware. Long-term use and vibrations may cause them to fall down. To avoid accidents resulting from tripping over loose speaker cables, fix them to the wall.
SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS s Mounting the center speaker
Place the speaker on top of the TV or on the floor under the TV or inside the TV rack so that it is stabilized. When placing the speaker on top of the TV, to prevent the speaker from falling down, put the provided pads at four points on bottom of the speaker. Notes Do not place the speaker on top of the TV whose area is smaller than the bottom area of the speaker. If placed, the speaker may drop out causing an injury to you. Though this speaker is a magnetic shielding type, there may be some influence on a TV picture depending on the type of TV or the placement of the speaker. In such a case, place the speaker apart from the TV so that there is no influence on TV picture.

In the event of a power failure or when the AC supply lead is disconnected. The time display will go out, however, the clock will function for about 5 minutes without power supply. So you do not have to reset the time if the AC power supply is resumed within about 5 minutes. When the AC power supply is resumed after more than 5 minutes pass without power supply, the time display will flash on and off to indicate that the time must be reset.
ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY
If desired, you can adjust brightness of the display.
This adjustment can be made even though the power of this unit is off (in the standby mode). Control range When the power is on: 0 to 6 (Preset value: 0) When the power is off: +3 to 3 (Preset value: 0)
Press and hold the DISPLAY button for more than 2 seconds so that DIMMER0 appears on the display. Holding the DISPLAY button pressed, turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease brightness.

VOLUME CONTROL

Front panel operation Rotate the VOLUME control to the UP direction to increase the volume, and to the DOWN direction to decrease the volume.
Remote control operation Press the VOLUME + button to increase the volume and the VOLUME button to decrease the volume. * Adjusted volume level is shown by the volume level meter and in figures on the display.
SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
This procedure lets you adjust the sound output level balance between the front, center, and rear speakers using the built-in test tone generator. When this adjustment is performed, the sound output level heard at the listening position will be the same from each speaker. This is important for the best performance of the built-in Doiby Pro Logic surround decoder. The adjustment of each speaker output level should be done at your listening position with the remote control transmitter. Otherwise, the result may not be satisfactory.

Before operation

Set the CENTER MODE switch on the rear panel of the main unit to the position suitable for your speaker system configuration. (Refer to page 9 for details.)
NORMAL (For 5 speaker configuration): Select this position when you use the center speaker.
PHANTOM (For 4 speaker configuration): Select this position when you do not use the center speaker. The center sound will be output from the left and right front speakers.
1 Press the POWER switch to turn the power on. 2 Turn the VOLUME control fully counterclockwise to
decrease the volume to minimum.
3 Press the PROGRAM button once or more so that
PRO LOGIC lights up on the sound field program indicator.

RECEIVING RDS STATIONS

<U.K. and Europe models only>
RDS data contains various information, such as PI (Program Identification), PS (Program Service name), PTY (Program Type), RT (Radio Text), CT (Clock Time), etc. RDS function is carried out among the network stations. * This unit utilizes PS, PTY, RT and CT to receive RDS broadcast stations.
RDS (Radio Data System) is a data transmission system gradually being introduced by FM stations in many countries. Stations using this system transmit an inaudible stream of data in addition to the normal radio signal.

Displaying RDS data

This unit can be turned into the following four modes to display RDS data.

RT (Radio Text) mode:

Displays information about the program (such as title of the song, name of the singer, etc.) on the RDS station now being received.
PS (Program Service name) mode:
Displays the name of the RDS station now being received instead of the frequency.

BBC R3

CT (Clock Time) mode:
Displays current time. This signal comes from the RDS station now being received. Time of the built-in clock can be automatically corrected on the basis of this signal.

PTY (Program Type) mode:

Displays the type of the program on the RDS station now being received. There are 15 program types to classify RDS stations as follows.

NEWS AFFAIRS

News: Short accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, reportage and actuality. Current affairs: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news, generally in different presentation style or concept, including documentary debate, or analysis Information: Program whose purpose is to impart advice in the widest sense, including meteorological reports and forecasts, consumer affairs, medical help, etc. Sport: Program concerned with any aspect of sport. Education: Program intended primarily to educate, of which the formal element is fundamental. Drama: All radio plays and serials. Culture: Programs concerned with any aspect of national or regional culture, including religious affairs, philosophy, social science, language, theatre, etc. Science: Programs about the natural sciences and technology.

VARIED

Varied: Used for mainly speech-based programs usually of light-entertainment nature, not covered by above categories. Examples are: quizzes, panel games, personality interviews, comedy and satire. Pop: Commercial music, which would generally be considered to be of current popular appeal, often featuring in current or recent record sales charts. Rock: Contemporary modern music, usually written and performed by young musicians. M.O.R.: (Middle of the Road Music). Common term to describe music considered to be easylistening, as opposed to Pop, Rock or Classical. Music in this category is often but not always, vocal, and usually of short duration (<5 min.) Light classics: Classical Musical for general, rather than specialist appreciation. Examples of music in this category are instrumental music, and vocal or choral works. Serious classics: Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music etc., and including Grand Opera. Other music: Musical styles not fitting into any of the above categories. Particularly used for specialist music, of which Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Folk, Country, and Reggae are examples.

ROCK M M.O.R. M

SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA CULTURE

LIGHT M

CLASSICS

SCIENCE

OTHER M
Frequency display mode The frequency of the station being received is displayed. PS (Program Service name) mode The name of the station being received is displayed using characters selected from among 64 Roman Alphabets including umlaut sign. If other characters are used on the PS data, they are displayed with underbars. PS WAIT may flash while the unit is receiving the data. If the station does not employ the PS data service, NO PS lights up on the display for about 2 seconds and then returns to frequency display mode. PTY (Program Type) mode The type of the program on the station being received is displayed. If the RDS station does not employ the PTY data service, NO PTY lights up on the display for about 2 seconds and then returns to frequency display mode. If the station has PS data, after that, it turns into the PS mode. In this mode, you can make this unit search for a station which is broadcasting a program of your desired program type. For details, refer to the next page. RT (Radio Text) mode Information about the program on the station being received is displayed. Information is displayed by a maximum of 64 Roman Alphabets including umlaut sign. If other characters are used on the RT data, they are displayed with underbars. RT WAIT may flash while the unit is receiving the data. If the RDS station does not employ the RT data service, NO RT lights up on the display for about 2 seconds and then returns to frequency display mode. If the station has PS data, after that, it turns into the PS mode. CT (Clock Time) mode Current time is displayed in the following form. The CT data from the station being received changes every minute.

Changing the RDS modes

When an RDS station is received, by pressing the FREQ PS/PTY/RT/CT selector button once or more, you can change the display mode among the RDS modes employed by the received station in the order shown below. (The RDS mode not employed by the station cannot be selected.) * If the station is not an RDS station, pressing the FREQ PS/PTY/RT/CT selector button displays NO RDS on the display, and then it returns to the frequency display mode. * When an RDS station is received, the display is automatically turned into the PS mode. Do not press the FREQ PS/PTY/RT/CT selector button until the display is turned into the PS mode. If the button is pressed before the display mode is changed, it may occur that NO PS appears on the display. This is because the unit has not received all of the RDS data on the station yet.

This unit has the following functions which make use of RDS data service. These are originally in operation [ON]. However, you can cancel these functions [OFF], if so desired.
To switch these functions on and off
Select the FM band by pressing the PRESET/TUNING/BAND button, confirming it on the display. Press the DISPLAY button to display the current time. Press the FREQ PS/PTY/RT/CT selector button. The title of function ON CT > CLOCK is displayed. Select the title of function whose setting you want to switch by pressing the PTY SEEK MODE button once or more. Switch the function ON or OFF by pressing the PTY SEEK START button, confirming it on the display. Press the FREQ PS/PTY/RT/CT selector button again to restore the frequency display mode. * If the station has PS data, after that, it turns into the PS mode.
Notes Once the setting is changed, it will be stored until it is changed again by the above operation. During the operation, if there is no operation for about 20 seconds, this mode is canceled and turns into the frequency display. If the station has PS data, after that, it turns into the PS mode.

TAPE DECK OPERATION

General information
Do not use C-120 tapes or poor-quality tapes, since they can cause malfunctions. Before loading a tape into the cassette compartment, tighten the tape slack with a pen or pencil. Tapes have removable tabs which prevent accidental recording or erasing from taking place. Removing the tab on the top left protects the side facing you from erasure. Cover the tab holes with adhesive tape to erase or record again. This deck is a Double Cassette Deck with Automatic Reverse Function. Deck 1: Playback only. Deck 2: Playback or recording. This deck features an auto tape selector. Just load the tape, and the tape formula being used will be sensed automatically. This unit can play back metal tapes as well as normal or chrome tapes, however recording cannot be done on metal tapes with good sound quality. When covering erasure prevention tab holes, do not cover the chrome and metal detection holes. Otherwise, the deck will treat tape as normal tape. Do not press the EJECT button during playback or recording.

TIMER TIME ADJ

Display information during programming Selected disc

GRAM HALL USER

Next playback order

Side of the tape

Programmed track numbers light up and unprogrammed ones flash.

RAM HALL

REM 15 OVER 15
Notes on tape-editing If programs are made selecting tracks from more than one disc, during recording, the DISC CHANGE button on the CD player is disabled. To check, cancel or correct program data, refer to page 21. The maximum number of tracks that can be programmed is 20. This function can be used to program up to track number 15. If the disc has more than 15 tracks, track number 16 and thereafter will not be programmed.
Total remaining time on the side of the tape

OTHER RECORDINGS

When recording important selections, be sure to make a preliminary test to ensure that the desired source material is being properly recorded with good sound quality. The automatic recording level control circuit automatically controls the level of the input signal used for recording. Adjusting the VOLUME control has no effect on the recorded sound. If, however, the built-in graphic equalizer and/or sound field processor is used, its effect is recorded along with the source. * Music with an equalizer effect is suitable for listening to inside a car etc. For the tape deck, the deck which can be used for recording is deck 2 only. When recording, be sure to load a tape into the deck 2 cassette compartment.
Recording from the built-in tuner
Press the INPUT selector or button once or more so that TUNER appears on the display. Tune to the desired station. (Refer to the TUNING OPERATION on page 24 and 25.) Load a tape into the deck 2 cassette compartment. When recording with the Dolby NR system, press the DOLBY NR button so that B lights up on the display. If not, turn it off. * For details, refer to the Dolby B Type Noise Reduction on page 31. Select the reverse mode to record on only one side, or for continuous recording on both sides by pressing the reverse MODE selector button. Press the REC/PAUSE button. * REC lights up on the display. Press the play button on the remote control transmitter to record on side A, or the play button to record on side B. * For continuous recording on both sides, begin on side A. Recording stops automatically at the end of side B.
Press the REC/PAUSE button. To resume recording, press the play button.
To reduce beats during recording
While recording an AM (long wave) broadcast, you may hear a bleep caused by beat frequencies. In such a case, pressing the TUNER input selector button on the remote control transmitter once or more will reduce or remove beats. (Whenever the TUNER input selector button is pressed, B.C1 and B.C2 appears on the display alternately. Select either of them in which you find that beats are more reduced.)

To record a source to tape
Not only a source played back on this system, but also a source played back on an external unit can be recorded by the built-in tape deck and/or a VCR, DAT, etc. connected with this system. * If you make a recording on the built-in tape deck, read General information on page 41 before starting recording.

1, 1 3

Select the source to be recorded by the INPUT selector or button. Play back the source and then turn the VOLUME control up to confirm the input source. Begin recording on the built-in tape deck or a VCR etc. connected with this system. * To make a recording on the built-in tape deck, follow steps 37 on page 41. To stop recording or to stop recording temporarily, also refer to page 41.
Note If the built-in graphic equalizer and/or sound field processor is used, its effect is recorded along with the source when you make recording on the following recording units. The built-in tape deck. The external recording unit connected to the MD/AUX terminals on the rear of the main unit. However, the effect of the graphic equalizer and/or sound field processor cannot be recorded when you make recording on the external recording unit connected to the VCR terminals on the rear of the main unit.

USING GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

The built-in graphic equalizer presents you with the pleasure of listening to music with various sound effects. This system provides 4 preset equalizer modes as listed right. You can enjoy listening to music with a desired sound effect by selecting one of these modes. In addition, the built-in 5 band graphic equalizer allows you to adjust the equalizer pattern to create an effect for your desired sound taste.
Preset graphic equalizer modes (MUSIC)
Mode ROCK Feature High and low frequencies are emphasized. This mode is suitable for reproducing dynamic and powerful sounds of rock music etc. Low and medium frequencies are moderately emphasized. This mode is suitable for music with a blue feeling. Low and mid-high frequencies are emphasized so that vocals become wellmodulated. This mode is suitable for rap music etc. Medium frequencies for vocals, piano, sax, etc. are emphasized. High and low frequencies are also emphasized moderately.
PROGRAM USER PRO LOGIC HALL ARENA STEREO
Listening to the music with a preset equalizer effect
Play back a source. (For source playback, refer to the sections beginning on page 17.) Press the MUSIC button once or more so that the name of a desired mode appears on the preset equalizer mode indicator. * Whenever you press the MUSIC button, the preset mode changes and is displayed as follows.

BLUES OFF

EJECT 9
* The equalizer pattern of the selected mode is shown on the graphic equalizer level indicators. Note An equalizer effect is also be recorded along with a source when recording on the built-in tape deck.

Control range

PRO LOGIC : 15, 20, 25, 30 milliseconds HALL, ARENA : 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 milliseconds
Press the CENTER/REAR/DELAY selector button once or more so that DEL appears on the display.
By continuously pressing the LEVEL control + or button, the value changes continuously. The value stops changing momentarily at the preset point.
Adjustable Notes When DOLBY 3 STEREO is selected, this adjustment cannot be made. Adding too much delay will cause an unnatural effect with some sources. When the LEVEL control button is pressed, sound is momentarily interrupted.
Note The values of the delay time, center level and rear level you set the last time will remain memorized even when the power of this unit is off. However, if the power cord is kept disconnected for more than one week, these values will be automatically changed back to the original factory settings.
STORING YOUR OWN PROGRAMS
Your favorite pair of any equalizer mode (or an equalizer pattern of your own adjusting) and any sound field program can be stored as a user program. Up to 4 pairs can be stored as desired.

To store

Select a desired equalizer mode by pressing the MUSIC button. * If desired, adjust the equalizer as you prefer by using the equalizer control buttons. Select a desired sound field program by pressing the PROGRAM button. Press the user program MEMORY button. * 1 will flash on the user program number indicator and the MEMORY indicator will flash for about 5 seconds. Select the user program number (1, 2, 3 or 4) to which you will store the selected modes by pressing the USER button once or more before 1 stops flashing. * Whenever you press the USER button, the user program number changes and is displayed as follows.

USER 12 34

USER 1

USER 2 USER 4

USER 3
Press the user program MEMORY button before the number selected in step 4 stops flashing.
* In the same way, store other pairs to other three user positions.

(KARAOKE L)

(KARAOKE R)
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER

Timer play

By using the built-in timer, you can set the time when the unit turns on and a source begins playing automatically, and the time when the unit turns off automatically.
Prepare the source to be played. For tuner: Tune in to the station you will listen to.
For tape deck: Load a tape into the cassette compartment. (If tapes are loaded in both the compartments, tape 1 takes priority of tape 2, and is played back by the timer play.) For CD player: Load a disc on the disc table. If more than one disc are loaded on the disc table, select the disc by using the DISC selector buttons or the DISC SKIP button.
Press the DISPLAY button. Whenever the DISPLAY button is pressed, the display mode changes as follows. At each mode, make a setting for the timer play, referring to the setting procedure described below.
Current time (TIMER on/off mode) Source selecting mode (TAPE, TUNER, CD) ON TIME/Time setting mode OFF TIME/Time setting mode Normal display mode
* The display mode will be changed to the next mode after about 8 seconds elapse automatically. If the mode is changed before the setting is completed, call the mode again by pressing the DISPLAY button once or more. Setting procedure:
At the display of current time Check to be sure that the current time is correct, and press the TIMER button so that TIMER lights up on the display. At source selecting mode Select the source (TAPE, TUNER or CD) to be played by pressing the corresponding input selector button. * If TUNER is selected, soon it is changed to the frequency display mode. In this mode, you can select the station to listen to with the timer play by using the PRESET/TUNING/BAND selector button, A/B/C/D/E button and / buttons.
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER

POWER TIMER DISPLAY

At ON TIME/time setting mode [ON TIME appears on the display, and soon it is changed to a time setting mode.] Set to the time when you want to begin the timer play by using the HOUR button and the MIN button. At OFF TIME/time setting mode [OFF TIME appears on the display, and soon it is changed to a time setting mode.] If necessary, set to the time when you want to finish the timer play (to turn this unit off) by using the HOUR button and the MIN button. Even if you do not set the time, it has already been set so that the timer play finishes after 1 hour. The TIMER button functions also in the time (ON TIME or OFF TIME) setting mode. (However, it also turns off the power.)

Tape encoded with Dolby NR is played back with this units Dolby NR system off. Head is dirty. Head is dirty. Head has become magnetized. Tape is worn.
Tape travel stops in middle of playback or recording.
Slack tape coming out of cassette shell. Tape is creased or torn. Endless tape is being used.
Cant find the beginning of desired selections on tape.
Silent gaps between selections are too short. Excessively soft passages in middle of selections. Conversation etc. is recorded.

REMOTE CONTROL

Remote control doesnt work.
Batteries are dead. Remote control is too far away or is being used at incorrect angle. Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of flourescent lamp etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of the main unit.
Replace batteries. Use within 6 m and 60 radius. Change position of the main unit.
TV functions strangely when the remote control is used.
Remote control is being used near TV set with a remote control sensor.
Relocate this unit away from the TV or cover TVs remote control sensor.

SPECIFICATIONS

As a part of policy of continuous improvement, YAMAHA reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. s Amplifier section
Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel Front L, R 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD.. 65W+65W 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD [U.S.A., Canada, China, Singapore and General models only].. 75W+75W Center 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD.. 20W Rear 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD.. 20W DIN Standard Output Power per Channel [Europe model only] 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD... 65W IEC Power [Europe model only] 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.1% THD.. 50W Input Sensitivity/Impedance MD/AUX.. 300 mV/23 k-ohms Mic Input Sensitivity/Impedance MIC.. 0.5 mV/4.7 k-ohms Headphone Output Impedance.. 68 ohms Total Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz) MD/AUX to SP OUT (32.5W/6 ohms).. 0.08% Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network) MD/AUX (Input Shorted) [U.S.A., Canada, Europe and U.K. models]. 85 dB [Australia, China, Singapore and General models]... 75 dB Graphic Equalizer Characteristics (100 Hz, 350 Hz, 1 kHz, 3.5 kHz, 10 kHz).. 10 dB

s Tuner section

Tuning Range FM [U.S.A. and Canada models].. 87.5 to 107.9 MHz [U.K., Europe, Australia, China, Singapore and General models].. 87.5 to 108.0 MHz AM (MW) [U.S.A., Canada and General models]... 530 1,710 kHz [U.K., Europe, Australia, China and Singapore models]... 531 1,611 kHz LW [U.K. and Europe models only].. kHz Usable Sensitivity FM (75 ohms) (30 dB S/N Quieting, 1 kHz, 100% mod.) [U.S.A., Canada, China, Singapore and General models]...1.5 V (14.8 dBf) (DIN, Mono, S/N 26 dB) [U.K., Europe and Australia models]..1.8 V AM (MW)... 280 V/m LW [U.K. and Europe models only]. 560 V/m

s CD player section

Type.. 3 DISC Carousel Auto-changer Signal Readout.. Non-contact, 3-beam semi-conductor laser pick-up D/A Converter.. 1-bit DAC Filter..8-time oversampling digital filter Wow and Flutter...Below measurable limits