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  • Page 1 Desktop Audio System Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Listening to music on USB flash drives ..................20 Listening to music from an external device ................21 Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha product. Before using the unit, be sure to read this document and the supplied “Safety Brochure” to ensure proper and safe use. Keep these documents readily available for...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Confirm package contents and important information about this manual. Accessories About this document This document provides detailed instructions on operating all of the unit’s functions. Instructions concentrate on use of the remote control to operate the unit. Illustrations are provided for reference purposes only, and should not be considered completely accurate in every case.

  • Page 4: Using The Unit

    Using the unit This unit is a desktop audio system that can play audio from an incredibly wide range of input sources, including CDs, Bluetooth devices, and radio stations. This unit is equipped with a convenient charging function and an alarm function that wakes you gently. The free dedicated Multimedia Music Controller app for mobile devices can be used to easily control playback or configure the unit’s settings.

  • Page 5: Part Names

    Part names z Turn the unit on/off (standby) ( p. 9). The unit y Switch the input source. , and are touch sensors. Tap icons with your finger to control 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 SCENE function ( p. 25) functions.

  • Page 6: Display

    Part names Display Bluetooth indicators ( p. 12) Alarm indicators ( p. 26) App (Multimedia Music Controller app) indicator Child lock indicator ( p. 29) The indicator is displayed when the app is in use. Sleep indicator ( p. 10) Input source indicator Multi display The selected input source is displayed.

  • Page 7: Remote Control

    Part names Remote control Transmit infrared (IR) signals ( p. 9). Remove the battery insulating strip before = Eject a disc ( p. 11). attempting to use the remote control. Input source buttons ( p. 11) Switch the input source. SCENE function (...
  • Page 8 Part names Replacing the remote control battery Press the release tab firmly to the right and hold it there while slowly sliding the battery holder out. Battery holder Release tab Replace the old battery with a new one. CR2025 Lithium battery Replace the old battery with a new one when the remote control’s range becomes very short.

  • Page 9: Preparation

    Preparation Turn on the unit Reducing power consumption Auto power standby (default: ON) Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. The unit will automatically enter auto power standby mode to reduce power consumption in any of the following situations: CD, BLUETOOTH, or USB is selected as the input source, but no audio is played and no operations are performed for more than 20 minutes.

  • Page 10: Set The Unit's Clock

    Preparation Set the unit’s clock Using the sleep timer The unit automatically enters standby mode when the Press OPTION. specified time has elapsed. The time can be selected from 30, The option menu is displayed. 60, 90, or 120 minutes, or the sleep timer can be disabled (OFF).

  • Page 11: Play From An Input Source

    Play from an input source Listening to an audio CD Press CD. This unit supports playback of audio and data CDs to which MP3 and or WMA files have been recorded. Insert a CD into the disc slot. Music files stored on a data CD can be played using the same Music begins playing.

  • Page 12: Listening To Music Via Bluetooth

    Play from an input source Listening to music via Bluetooth® The unit can be used to play music from a Bluetooth device, Enable the Bluetooth function of the such as a mobile device or digital music player. In addition, Bluetooth device. Bluetooth wireless headphones or speakers can be used to listen to audio played via the unit.
  • Page 13 Play from an input source Set Bluetooth speakers or headphones to Using Bluetooth speakers/headphones pairing mode. to listen to audio (transmitting) Press OPTION on the remote control. Bluetooth speakers or headphones can be used to listen to audio played via the unit. Use e/r to select , and press ENTER.
  • Page 14 Play from an input source Select the Bluetooth speakers or headphones to be connected and press If a Bluetooth connection is not established, repeat the connection procedure from step ENTER. If Bluetooth speakers or headphones have been previously The Bluetooth indicators will be displayed when the connected to the unit, the unit will connect to the last connected device when RX/TX is pressed to apply TX (transmitting) mode.

  • Page 15: Listening To Dab Stations (Australia Model Only)

    Play from an input source Listening to DAB stations (Australia model only) Initial scan Initial scan can also be performed from the option settings. 1 Press OPTION when DAB is selected as the input source. Press RADIO repeatedly to select DAB. 2 Use e/r to select and press ENTER.
  • Page 16 Play from an input source Presetting DAB stations Deleting a preset DAB station Use the preset function to store your favorite 40 DAB stations. Press OPTION when DAB is selected as the input source. Tune in to a DAB station ( p. 15). Use e/r to select and press ENTER.
  • Page 17 Play from an input source Confirming the reception When the DAB signal is weak in Tuning Aid, try adjusting the position of the antenna to obtain good reception. You can confirm the DAB signal level. This is useful when setting up the antenna. Press OPTION when DAB is selected as the input source.

  • Page 18: Listening To Fm Radio Stations

    Play from an input source Listening to FM radio stations Extend the antenna and position it for good FM reception. Tuning in to a station Presetting stations Auto preset RADIO Press RADIO. The unit tunes in stations with good reception and presets them automatically.
  • Page 19 Play from an input source Manual preset Selecting a preset station Tune in to a station ( p. 18). Press RADIO. Press and hold ENTER. Press f/g to select a preset station. The preset setting is displayed. RADIO Deleting a preset station P01 87.50MHz Press RADIO.

  • Page 20: Listening To Music On Usb Flash Drives

    Play from an input source Listening to music on USB flash drives Press USB. Music files stored on USB flash drives can be played via the unit. See “Devices/media, and file formats supported by the unit” for Connect a USB flash drive to the USB jack. information on USB flash drives supported by the unit (...

  • Page 21: Listening To Music From An External Device

    Play from an input source Listening to music from an external device Music played on an external device connected to the AUX jack on the unit’s rear panel can be heard through this unit. See documentation supplied with the external device for more information. Unplug the power cord from the electrical Play the external device connected to the outlet, and connect the external device to...

  • Page 22: Useful Features

    Useful features Features such as shuffle and repeat playback, display of song information, and a SCENE function make this unit even more convenient and enjoyable to use. Shuffle/repeat playback Press SHUFFLE or REPEAT during playback. The indicators will change each time SHUFFLE or REPEAT is pressed, and songs will play as follows. Shuffle playback Repeat playback SHUFFLE...

  • Page 23: Playback Information

    Useful features Playback information While content from an audio CD, data CD or USB flash drive is being played, information such as playing time can be shown in the display. Press DISPLAY during playback. The display switches each time DISPLAY is pressed. Audio CD Display Information...

  • Page 24: Adjusting Sound Quality

    Useful features Adjusting sound quality Adjust audio parameters as needed to suit individual preferences. Press OPTION to exit the settings display. Adjusting tones Adjust the level at which low, middle, and high tones are Selecting the sound mode output. Two sound modes are available—Bass Boost and Standard. Press OPTION to cancel setup before it is completed.

  • Page 25: Registering Favorites With Scene

    Useful features Registering favorites with SCENE Favorite songs and radio stations can be assigned to the SCENE (1 to 5) buttons. Once registered, favorites can easily be selected for listening. Registering favorites Listening to favorites Press and hold one of the SCENE buttons while Press the SCENE button to which a favorite song the input source to be registered is playing.

  • Page 26: Alarm (Intellialarm)

    Useful features Alarm (IntelliAlarm) Five alarm options—music, beeps, combination of music and beeps—are available. A CD, a USB flash drive, or a radio station can be selected as the source of music used as the alarm (alarm source). Alarm type Alarm sources (CD, USB flash drive, and radio station) The following types of playback can be selected according to the alarm source.
  • Page 27 Useful features Configure the alarm function. Setting the alarm Use q/w to select the item and then press ENTER to complete setup. Press ALARM. Hour and minute The alarm setup display in the option settings is shown. Alarm type ( p. 26) Alarm source (...
  • Page 28 Useful features Turning on and off the alarm Stop the alarm Stop the alarm temporarily Press ALARM. Press SNOOZE/SLEEP while the alarm is sounding to stop the The alarm display in the option settings is shown. alarm. The alarm stops temporarily and begins sounding again five minutes later (snooze function).

  • Page 29: Child Lock Function

    Useful features Child lock function Use q/w to select ON and then press The child lock function disables operations from the controls on the unit to prevent unintended or accidental operation. ENTER. This function is disabled by default. When the child lock function is enabled, only the following functions can be Press OPTION to exit the settings display.

  • Page 30: Charging A Mobile Device (Qi)

    Useful features Charging a mobile device (Qi) A mobile device with the Qi icon can be charged with this unit. For more information Charging status can be confirmed using the Qi charging indicator. regarding the Qi charging function, see documentation provided with your mobile Charging possible device.

  • Page 31: Adjusting Display Brightness (Dimmer)

    Useful features Adjusting display brightness (dimmer) Use r to move to the parameter setting, Display brightness can be adjusted automatically or manually. and use q/w to specify the level. Auto Bright level options The unit automatically selects brightness The following display is shown when Auto is selected. 5 to 9 (default: 7) for bright and dark levels in accordance (B-Lv: Bright level, D-Lv: Dark level)

  • Page 32: Option Settings

    Useful features Option settings Various settings can be configured using the option menu. See “Option menu list” on the next page for available options. Press OPTION. Use e/r to select a menu group and then press ENTER. Use q/w/e/r to select a setting and then press ENTER.
  • Page 33 Restore the unit to factory default settings (changes to option settings will also be reset). Version Information Display the unit’s firmware version. Firmware Update the unit’s firmware. The latest firmware can be downloaded from the Yamaha website. See information provided when Firmware Update updating firmware for details. OPTION Auto Preset (...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the table below if the unit fails to function properly. If the problem is not listed, or if the symptoms persist after following the instructions provided, turn off the unit, disconnect the unit from the electrical outlet, and contact your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.
  • Page 35 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution If the power cord has been disconnected from the electrical outlet The unit’s clock is reset. Power has not been supplied to the unit for more than one week. for more than one week, the clock may be reset. Set the clock again (...
  • Page 36 Troubleshooting Bluetooth Problem Cause Solution Terminate the current Bluetooth connection, and then connect to The unit is already connected to another Bluetooth device. the new device. The unit and the Bluetooth device are too far apart. Move the Bluetooth device closer to the unit. A device that operates in the 2.4 GHz-band (microwave oven, Move the unit and Bluetooth device farther away from the device.
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting Disc Problem Cause Solution Playback does not start after a disc is inserted. The unit does not support the disc inserted. Use a disc that is supported by the unit ( p. 41). Some functions are not available. The disc may be dirty. Wipe the disc clean (...
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting USB flash drive Problem Cause Solution Turn off the unit, reconnect your USB flash drive, and turn the unit The USB flash drive is not connected to the USB jack securely. on again ( p. 20). The unit does not detect the USB flash drive. A USB flash drive in a format other than FAT16/32 format is used.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting FM reception Problem Cause Solution The radio station you selected may be far from your area, or the Change the height or direction of the antenna, or change the FM stereo reception is noisy. antenna input is poor. position of the unit. Change the height or direction of the antenna, or change the The radio station you selected may be far from your area, or the position of the unit.

  • Page 40: Messages In The Display

    Messages in the display Message Description Solution The disc inserted in the unit may not be supported. Use the disc supported by the unit ( p. 41). No Disc The disc may be dirty, or foreign matter may be attached to it. Wipe the disc clean.

  • Page 41: Devices/Media, And File Formats Supported By The Unit

    Do not insert any object other than a disc into the unit. Yamaha and suppliers do not accept any liability for the loss of data saved on a USB Do not insert more than one disc into the unit at one time. This could cause damage flash drive connected to the unit.
  • Page 42 File format Sampling Quantization Number of Sampling Quantization Number of Format Bitrate (kbps) Format Bitrate (kbps) frequency (kHz) bits (bit) channels frequency (kHz) bits (bit) channels 32/44.1/48/88.2/ 32/44.1/48 8-320 16/24 96/176.4/192 32/44.1/48 8-320 32/44.1/48 8-320 32/44.1/48 8-320 MPEG-4 AAC-LC 32/44.1/48 8-320 32/44.1/48/88.2/ FLAC...

  • Page 43: Specifications

    The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. Maximum communication range 10 m (33 ft) (without interference) To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual Bluetooth output Class 1 file.
  • Page 44 The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Yamaha Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. The ‘Qi’ symbol is a trademark of the Wireless Power Consortium.
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  • Page 47 Yamaha Global Site https://www.yamaha.com/ Yamaha Downloads https://download.yamaha.com/ Manual Development Group © 2020 Yamaha Corporation Published 04/2020 KSOD-A0 AV18-0100 10-1 Nakazawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, 430-8650 Japan...

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