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VIDEO CD CHANGER RECEIVER VIDEO CD CHANGER RECEIVER VIDEO CD CHANGER RECEIVER EM–202VCD VIDEO CD Version 2.0 / Playback Control POWER PHONES OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL DISC PROGRAM MUSIC ECHO USER INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME VCR/LD-TV/VCD-CD/TUNER/TAPE•MD/AUX OPEN/ CLOSE DISC CHANGE RANDOM REPEAT TIME MEMORY...
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Remote control transmitter VCD/CD TIME PROG MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE PREV NEXT DISC SKIP RETURN LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT /DELAY ECHO/ MUSIC PROGRAM USER INTRO POWER SLEEP VOLUME Batteries (size AA, UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7) After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. PRESET TUNER SELECT...
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MUSIC PROGRAM ROCK BLUES PRO LOGIC HALL ARENA RAP JAZZ 3 STEREO KARAOKE L R 100 350 1K 3.5K 10K VIDEO CD Version 2.0 / Playback Control POWER PHONES 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A NOR TEST USER PHANTOM TIMER SLEEP...
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MUSIC PROGRAM ROCK TRACK 100 350 1K 3.5K 10K VIDEO CD Version 2.0 / Playback Control POWER PHONES USER ARENA VIDEO CD DISC RANDOM 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 TOTAL REM 13 14 15 OVER 15 PROG S F REP INPUT SELECTOR VCR/LD-TV/VCD-CD/TUNER/TAPE•MD/AUX...
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VCD/CD TIME PROG MODE INDEX PREV NEXT DISC SKIP LEVEL CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT /DELAY ECHO/ MUSIC PROGRAM USER POWER SLEEP VOLUME PRESET TUNER OPEN/CLOSE RETURN SELECT INPUT TIME INDEX INTRO DIGEST DISPLAY VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG TUNER MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE DISC SKIP PREV NEXT...
Rear speakers VOLTAGE SPEAKERS SELECTOR CENTER/REAR REAR CENTER REAR MAINS REAR SINGLE CENTER MIN./SPEAKER REAR MIN./SPEAKER REAR SINGLE :8 MIN./SPEAKER SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR CONNECTION. AC OUTLET SPEAKERS FRONT MIN./SPEAKER UNSWITCHED 100W MAX. SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR CONNECTION. SPEAKERS CENTER/REAR REAR CENTER REAR...
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VOLTAGE SELECTOR REAR MAINS REAR SINGLE CENTER REAR REAR SINGLE :8 SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR CONNECTION. AC OUTLET MIN./SPEAKER UNSWITCHED 100W MAX. SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR CONNECTION. To AC Outlet Tape deck, etc. LD player, etc. SPEAKERS CENTER/REAR CENTER REAR MIN./SPEAKER MIN./SPEAKER MIN./SPEAKER...
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VOLTAGE SPEAKERS SELECTOR CENTER/REAR REAR CENTER REAR MAINS REAR SINGLE CENTER MIN./SPEAKER REAR MIN./SPEAKER REAR SINGLE :8 MIN./SPEAKER SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR CONNECTION. AC OUTLET SPEAKERS FRONT AUDIO SIGNAL TAPE•MD LD•TV MIN./SPEAKER UNSWITCHED 100W MAX. SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR CONNECTION. AUDIO SIGNAL To AC Outlet MODE...
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 PRECAUTIONS...2-3 FEATURES ...4 NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ...5...
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.
PRECAUTIONS: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT 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. CAUTION FOR CARRYING THIS UNIT Be sure not to carry or tip this unit with discs remaining in 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...
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS For amplifier/tuner (See figure on page at the beginning part of this manual.) POWER Switch PHONES Jack Remote Control Sensor USER Button User Program MEMORY Button DISPLAY Button PRESET/TUNING/BAND Selector Button MIC (Microphone) Jacks A/B/C/D/E Button MIC MIXING (Microphone Mixing) Level Control (Down)/ (Up) Buttons...
REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Names of control buttons (See figure on page at the beginning part of this manual.) Amplifier/tuner control buttons Remote Control Transmitter Window Preset Station Number Buttons A, B, C, D, E Selector Buttons LEVEL Control Buttons CENTER/REAR/DELAY Selector Button (ECHO/KEY Selector Button) TEST Button MUSIC Button...
SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS This unit designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5-speaker configuration: front speakers, rear speakers and a center speaker. You may omit the center speaker, if for some reason it is not practical to use a center speaker. (Refer to the “4- Speaker Configuration”...
CONNECTIONS ANTENNA UNBAL. 15 m (49 feet) 7.5 m (25 feet) Earth rod ANTENNA UNBAL. ANTENNA EO SIGNAL UNBAL. MONITOR CENTER FREQUENCY MODE MODE STEP 100kHz AUTO NORMAL 50kHz PHANTOM 9kHz NTSC 10kHz DEO SIGNAL Antenna connection (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.
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INPUT terminal of the subwoofer amplifier, and connect the speaker terminals of the subwoofer amplifier to the subwoofer. With some subwoofers, including the Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, the amplifier and subwoofer are in the same unit.
SETTING THE VIDEO OUTPUT FORMAT SELECTOR (TV MODE) SWITCH (See figure on page The Video CD player on this unit is designed for use with the NTSC and PAL television formats. Set this switch to the position for the format your monitor TV employs. PAL: Outputs signals in the PAL format no matter which format (PAL or NTSC) the currently playing disc...
ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY If desired, you can adjust brightness of the display. Press and hold the DISPLAY button for more than 2 seconds so that “DIMMER±0” appears on the display. Holding the DISPLAY button pressed, turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease brightness.
SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT MODE AUTO NTSC VOLTAGE SPEAKERS SELECTOR CENTER/REAR REAR CENTER REAR MAINS REAR SINGLE CENTER MIN./SPEAKER REAR MIN./SPEAKER REAR SINGLE :8 MIN./SPEAKER SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR CONNECTION. AC OUTLET SPEAKERS FRONT AUDIO SIGNAL TAPE•MD LD•TV MIN./SPEAKER UNSWITCHED 100W MAX. SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR CONNECTION.
SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG TUNER MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE PREV NEXT DISC SKIP RETURN SELECT LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY ECHO/ MUSIC PROGRAM USER INTRO DIGEST POWER SLEEP DISPLAY VOLUME Adjust the sound output levels of the center speaker and the rear speakers by using the LEVEL control buttons so that they become almost as same as that of the front speakers.
VIDEO CD PLAYER OPERATION DISC selector buttons VIDEO CD Version 2.0 / Playback Control DISC POWER PHONES POWER 2, 4 VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG OPEN/CLOSE MODE INDEX 3, 6 DISC SKIP PREV NEXT RETURN SELECT LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY ECHO/...
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VIDEO CD PLAYER OPERATION For easier operation Pressing the DISC selector button (1, 2 or 3) will select the disc directly, and playback will begin from track 1 automatically. Note If a Video CD, version 2.0 is selected, “PBC” lights up on the display, and the total number of tracks, the total playing time of the disc and the music calendar will not be displayed.
VIDEO CD PLAYER OPERATION VIDEO CD Version 2.0 / Playback Control DISC POWER PHONES VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG OPEN/CLOSE MODE INDEX DISC SKIP PREV NEXT RETURN SELECT LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY ECHO/ MUSIC PROGRAM USER INTRO POWER SLEEP VOLUME...
VIDEO CD PLAYER OPERATION VIDEO CD Version 2.0 / Playback Control DISC PROGRAM POWER ECHO PHONES USER VCD/CD PRESET TIME TIME PROG TUNER MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE DISC SKIP PREV NEXT RETURN SELECT LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY ECHO/ MUSIC PROGRAM...
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VIDEO CD PLAYER OPERATION VIDEO CD Version 2.0 / Playback Control DISC POWER PHONES PROG VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE TUNER DISC SKIP PREV NEXT RETURN SELECT LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY ECHO/ MUSIC PROGRAM USER INTRO DIGEST...
VIDEO CD PLAYER OPERATION VIDEO CD Version 2.0 / Playback Control DISC PROGRAM POWER MUSIC ECHO PHONES USER VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE TUNER DISC SKIP PREV NEXT RETURN SELECT LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY ECHO/ MUSIC PROGRAM...
VIDEO CD PLAYER OPERATION VIDEO CD Version 2.0 / Playback Control DISC POWER PHONES VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE DISC SKIP PREV NEXT RETURN LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY ECHO/ MUSIC PROGRAM USER INTRO POWER SLEEP VOLUME VIDEO CD...
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VIDEO CD PLAYER OPERATION VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG TUNER MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE DISC SKIP PREV NEXT RETURN SELECT LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY ECHO/ MUSIC PROGRAM USER INTRO DIGEST POWER SLEEP DISPLAY VOLUME VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG TUNER MODE INDEX...
PLAYBACK CONTROL OF VIDEO CD (Ver. 2.0) This function is available for Video CDs, version 2.0 only. “PBC” will light up on the display when a version 2.0 disc is used. The Playback Control differs with each disc. This section gives a basic explanation of Playback Control.
PLAYBACK CONTROL OF VIDEO CD (Ver. 2.0) VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG TUNER MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE PREV NEXT DISC SKIP RETURN SELECT LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY ECHO/ MUSIC PROGRAM USER INTRO DIGEST POWER SLEEP DISPLAY VOLUME Basic operation Use the remote control transmitter for making Playback Control operations.
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PLAYBACK CONTROL OF VIDEO CD (Ver. 2.0) VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE TUNER PREV NEXT DISC SKIP RETURN SELECT LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY ECHO/ MUSIC PROGRAM USER INTRO DIGEST POWER SLEEP VOLUME To stop playback Press and hold the RETURN button for more than 2 seconds.
TUNING OPERATION VIDEO CD Version 2.0 / Playback Control DISC PROGRAM POWER MUSIC ECHO PHONES USER VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE TUNER DISC SKIP PREV NEXT RETURN SELECT LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY ECHO/ MUSIC PROGRAM USER INTRO...
TUNING OPERATION VIDEO CD Version 2.0 / Playback Control DISC POWER PHONES VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE DISC SKIP PREV NEXT RETURN SELECT LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY ECHO/ MUSIC PROGRAM USER INTRO POWER SLEEP VOLUME Preset tuning This unit can store station frequencies selected by tuning...
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TUNING OPERATION VIDEO CD Version 2.0 / Playback Control DISC PROGRAM POWER MUSIC ECHO PHONES USER VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE TUNER DISC SKIP PREV NEXT RETURN SELECT LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY ECHO/ MUSIC PROGRAM USER INTRO...
OPERATING EXTERNAL UNITS CONNECTED WITH THIS UNIT VIDEO CD Version 2.0 / Playback Control DISC POWER PHONES VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE DISC SKIP PREV NEXT RETURN SELECT LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY ECHO/ MUSIC PROGRAM USER INTRO...
USING GRAPHIC EQUALIZER The built-in graphic equalizer presents you with the pleasure of listening to music with various sound effects. This unit 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.
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USING GRAPHIC EQUALIZER VIDEO CD Version 2.0 / Playback Control DISC POWER PHONES 100 350 1K 3.5K 10K VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE DISC SKIP PREV NEXT RETURN LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY ECHO/ MUSIC PROGRAM USER INTRO...
USING SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR The Sound Field Processor built into this unit presents you with the ambience of an actual concert hall etc. by adding effects as sonic reflections or reberverations that create the sound environment of a hall etc. This unit provides preset sound field programs shown below.
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USING SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR VIDEO CD Version 2.0 / Playback Control DISC POWER PHONES PROGRAM PRO LOGIC HALL ARENA 3 STEREO KARAOKE L R VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE DISC SKIP PREV NEXT RETURN LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY...
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USING SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG TUNER MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE PREV NEXT DISC SKIP RETURN SELECT LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY ECHO/ MUSIC PROGRAM USER INTRO DIGEST POWER SLEEP DISPLAY VOLUME Adjusting CENTER LEVEL If desired, you can adjust the sound output level of the center speaker even if the output level is already set in “SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT”...
USING SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE PREV NEXT DISC SKIP RETURN SELECT LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY ECHO/ MUSIC PROGRAM USER INTRO POWER SLEEP VOLUME Adjusting DELAY TIME You can adjust the time difference between the beginning of the sound from the main speakers and the beginning of the effect sound from the rear speakers.
STORING YOUR OWN PROGRAMS VIDEO CD Version 2.0 / Playback Control DISC PROGRAM POWER MUSIC ECHO PHONES USER USER VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE TUNER DISC SKIP PREV NEXT RETURN SELECT LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY ECHO/ MUSIC...
KARAOKE OPERATION VIDEO CD Version 2.0 / Playback Control DISC POWER PHONES VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG TUNER MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE PREV NEXT DISC SKIP RETURN SELECT LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY ECHO/ MUSIC PROGRAM USER INTRO DIGEST POWER SLEEP DISPLAY...
KARAOKE OPERATION ECHO VIDEO CD Version 2.0 / Playback Control DISC PROGRAM POWER MUSIC ECHO PHONES USER VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG TUNER MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE PREV NEXT DISC SKIP RETURN SELECT LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY ECHO/ MUSIC PROGRAM USER...
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER VIDEO CD Version 2.0 / Playback Control DISC POWER PHONES 2- * VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE DISC SKIP PREV NEXT RETURN LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY ECHO/ MUSIC PROGRAM USER INTRO...
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HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER VIDEO CD Version 2.0 / Playback Control DISC PROGRAM POWER MUSIC ECHO PHONES USER DISPLAY VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG TUNER MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE PREV NEXT DISC SKIP RETURN SELECT LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY ECHO/...
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HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER VIDEO CD Version 2.0 / Playback Control DISC POWER PHONES POWER VCD/CD PRESET TIME PROG MODE INDEX OPEN/CLOSE DISC SKIP PREV NEXT RETURN SELECT LEVEL INPUT CENTER/REAR TEST FLAT TIME INDEX /DELAY ECHO/ MUSIC PROGRAM USER INTRO...
If your 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, 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. SYMPTOM No power even if the POWER switch is pressed.
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. Amplifier section Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel Front L, R 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD ...
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YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA...