SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. • Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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– and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ACCESSOIRES FOURNIS • Remote control transmitter • Télécommande • Batteries (size AAA, UM/SEM-4, R7, HP-8) • Piles (format AAA, UM/SEM-4, R7, HP-8) • After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. • Après le déballage, vérifier que les pièces suivantes sont incluses. •...
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FRONT PANEL PANNEAU AVANT STANDBY/ON REAR PANEL PANNEAU ARRIERE INPUT RANDOM TIME REPEAT EDIT PROGRAM FM/AM MEMORY DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC SELECT AUX/MD TAPE UNBAL SPEAKERS SUBWOOFER MIN. /SPEAKER MIN. /HAUT-PARLEUR – – OPTICAL AC OUTLET UNSWITCHED 100W MAX.
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DISPLAY PANNEAU D’AFFICHAGE REMAIN PROGRAM REPEAT CH TRACK REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER TELECOMMANDE For U.K. and Europe models Modèles pour l’Europe et le R.-U. POWER TIMER CLOCK TIME EDIT FM/AM ST/MONO DISC MEMORY PRESET TUNER CD REC/ REC/ PAUSE MUTE SYNC TAPE INPUT SLEEP...
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. FEATURES The System • Minimum RMS Output power per channel 15 W + 15 W (6 1KHz 0.1% THD)
GETTING STARTED 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. Right speaker – To wall outlet Connect the speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKERS terminals so that the polarity of the speaker cables is correct.
Connecting other components To enhance your system, you can connect other components. Refer to the instructions of each component. Connecting the KX-M5 (cassette deck) or MDX-M5 (MD deck) Connect A to A, and B to B (for connecting the KX-M5), C to C, and D to D (for connecting the MDX-M5) using the audio connecting cords.
GETTING STARTED Connecting the external antennas To improve the reception, connect the external antennas instead of the supplied antennas. AM antenna Use a 6 to 15 meter (20 to 50 feet) insulated wire to connect to the AM antenna terminal and leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected.
Remote control transmitter operation range STANDBY/ON RANDOM TIME REPEAT EDIT PROGRAM FM/AM MEMORY DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC SELECT Remote control sensor Within approximately 6 m (19.7 feet) Notes • There should be no large obstacles between the remote control transmitter and the main unit.
GETTING STARTED Turning on/off the unit STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON INPUT RANDOM TIME REPEAT EDIT PROGRAM FM/AM MEMORY DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC SELECT POWER POWER TIMER CLOCK TUNING TIME EDIT FM/AM ST/MONO DISC After connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, press the STANDBY/ON switch on the front panel or POWER on the remote to turn on/off the unit.
CD playback You can play a CD and also play up to three CDs continuously. DISC 1 – 3 ) STANDBY/ON INPUT RANDOM TIME REPEAT EDIT PROGRAM FM/AM MEMORY DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC SELECT DISC SELECT POWER TIMER CLOCK TUNING...
COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATIONS To play a specific track on the disc Direct play Select a desired track using the number button. (Example: To select 35, press +10 three times so that “3 –” appears in the display, then press 5.) TRACK Selected track number The unit starts playback.
Random-sequence play The unit can play all the tracks on a selected disc in a random sequence selected by the unit’s microcomputer. RANDOM STANDBY/ON INPUT RANDOM TIME REPEAT EDIT PROGRAM FM/AM MEMORY DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC SELECT DISC SELECT POWER TIMER...
COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATIONS Program play By creating a program, you can enjoy listening to your favorite discs or tracks in any desired order. As many as 20 tracks can be programmed in sequence. POWER TIMER CLOCK DISC 1 – 3 TUNING TIME EDIT...
Listening to the radio You can find radio stations automatically, if station signals are strong and there is no interference. However, if signals of the desired station signal is weak, you must tune to it manually. POWER TIMER CLOCK TUNING TUNING / /? TIME EDIT...
TUNER OPERATIONS Presetting stations The unit can preset station frequencies selected by Automatic tuning or Manual tuning. With this function, you can select any desired station by pressing the corresponding preset station number. Up to 30 stations can be stored. POWER TIMER CLOCK...
RECEIVING RDS STATIONS (U.K. and Europe models only) What is RDS? 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.
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RECEIVING RDS STATIONS (U.K. and Europe models only) TP (Traffic Program) mode You can search the station which broadcasts the traffic information. Press FM/AM so that “FM” appears in the display. Press RDS repeatedly so that “RDS” and “TP” flash in the display. .
RECEIVING RDS STATIONS (U.K. and Europe models only) Locating a station by PTY (Program Type) You can locate a desired station by selecting a program type. The unit tunes into the type of programs currently being broadcast from the RDS stations. List of PTY (Program Type) NEWS Short accounts of facts, events, and publicly expressed...
USING THE BUILT-IN TIMER Before using the timer Make sure the clock of the unit is correct (for setting the clock, see page 7). If you want to use the MDX-M5 or KX-M5 for timer play, you must first make the connections as shown in “Connecting other components”...
Press TUNING //? repeatedly to select the timer play mode. Each time you press TUNING //?, the timer play mode changes as follows: PLAY • When you select “PLAY” mode Normal timer play mode is set. In this mode, set the volume level for timer play manually.
USING THE BUILT-IN TIMER Press TUNING //? repeatedly to select the source to be recorded, then press SET. TIMER TIMER Press TUNING //? repeatedly to set the volume level to VOL MIN, then press SET. Press POWER to turn off the unit . The unit is in standby mode for timer recording.
Sleep timer operation The unit can be turned off automatically. POWER TIMER CLOCK TUNING TIME EDIT FM/AM ST/MONO DISC MEMORY PRESET TUNER CD REC/ REC/ PAUSE MUTE SYNC TAPE INPUT SLEEP MUTE VOLUME – SLEEP Play the desired sound source. Press SLEEP.
OPERATING THE MDX-M5 OR KX-M5 USING THE BUILT-IN TIMER Listening to the MDX-M5 or KX-M5 When you listen to the MDX-M5 or KX-M5, you must first make the connections as shown in “Connecting other components” on page 5. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the MDX-M5 or KX-M5.
Before recording When you record by using the MDX-M5 or KX-M5, you must first make the connections as shown in “Connecting other components” on page 5. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the MDX-M5 or KX-M5. CD synchronized recording You can record a CD on a MD or tape by pressing just one button when you connect the MDX-M5 or KX-M5.
RECORDING USING THE MDX-M5 OR KX-M5 Automatic CD edit recording on the KX-M5 By specifying the total possible recording time of the tape, the unit programs tracks or helps you to program tracks so they will fit onto the tape with the least amount of unrecorded space remaining at each end of the tape.
To cancel Automatic CD edit recording Press 7 (CRX-M5) while setting Automatic CD edit recording. To stop Automatic CD edit recording Press 7 (CRX-M5). Notes • When the MD or tape becomes full before end of the recording, each unit stops.
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-M5 or KX-M5 may be needed. For details, contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.
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SYMPTOM CAUSE Excessive static in FM broadcasts. Interference from starting motor of a nearby car. Interference from the thermostat of a nearby electrical appliance. Noise increases during stereo Antenna input is too weak due to broadcasts. obstructions or excessive distance from the broadcasting station.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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. Amplifier section Minimum RMS Output power per channel ...
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