• Multi-function RDS reception • SUBWOOFER output terminal The receiver (RX-E400) and CD player (CDX-E400) are the main units of the YAMAHA Piano Craft Series. You can upgrade the system by adding the cassette deck (KX-E300) and MD recorder (MDX-E300)*.
TUNER PRESET TAPE TAPE REC/PAUSE DUBBING START <CDX-E400> DISPLAY VOLUME • Audio pin cable • System control cable CD PREVENTIVE CARE • Do not use a CD with tape, seals, or paste on it, because damage to the unit may result.
Remote control This remote control controls a whole system: not only RX-E400 but also CDX-E400. Moreover, a cassette deck (KX-E300) and MD recorder (MDX-E300) that level up your system can be operated by it. Operating buttons for each unit are explained on the pages below:...
GETTING STARTED Connecting the speakers and antennas Never plug the AC power cord to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. Follow the steps as shown below to connect the system using the supplied cords and accessories. Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+”...
Insert the plugs into the jacks of the same color. Connect RX-E400 and CDX-E400 with the system control cable. The other SYSTEM CONNECTOR of CDX-E400 is for connecting MDX-E300 or KX-E300. Connect the AC power plug of CDX-E400 to AC OUTLET of RX-E400.
Adjusting the brightness You can adjust the brightness of the display. If you have connected the CD player (CDX-E400), cassette deck (KX-E300), and/or MD recorder (MDX-E300) to this unit, the brightness of the displays is automatically VOLUME adjusted to that of this unit.
6 A/B/C/D/E (P.11) 7 PRESET 8 TUNER (RX-E400) (P.11) 9 MD (MDX-E300) (P.23) 0 TAPE (KX-E300) (P.23) q CD (CDX-E400) (P.19) w AUX (The equipment connected to the AUX terminal) (P.5) e SLEEP (P.16) r DISPLAY (P.15) t VOLUME %/fi (P.9) Note •...
Listening to the radio You can find radio stations automatically and manually. AUTO/MAN’L PRESET/TUNING NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER STANDBY/ON DISPLAY MEMORY AUTO/MAN'L PRESET/BAND TIMER TIMER ADJ TIMER BASS TREBLE PHONES – – PRESET/BAND Automatic tuning Select TUNER by turning INPUT so that the frequency of a radio station appears in the display.
Presetting stations The unit can preset station frequencies selected by Automatic tuning or Manual tuning. Up to 40 stations can be stored. With this function, you can select any desired station by pressing the corresponding preset station number. PRESET/TUNING NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER RX–E400 STANDBY/ON...
Receiving RDS data RDS (Radio Data System) is a data transmission system by FM stations in many countries. Stations using this system transmit an inaudible stream of data in addition to the normal radio signal. RDS data contains various types of information, such as PS (Program Service), PTY (Program Type), RT (Radio Text), and CT (Clock Time).
PTY SEEK mode You can locate a desired station by selecting a program type. The unit searches all preset stations into the type of programs currently being broadcast from the RDS stations. POWER PTY SEEK MODE +100 FREQ/RDS MODE – PTY SEEK – START RANDOM PROG TEXT/TIME...
RECEIVING RDS STATIONS Optional settings for RDS functions The tuner has the following functions which make use of the RDS data service. These are originally in operation ON. However, you can turn these functions OFF, if so desired. POWER PTY SEEK MODE +100 FREQ/RDS FREQ/RDS MODE –...
Before using the timer If you want to use the cassette deck, KX-E300 or the MD Recorder, MDX-E300 for timer play or recording, you must first make the connections as shown in “Connecting the system” on page 5. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the MDX-E300 or KX-E300.
USING THE BUILT-IN TIMER Sleep timer The unit can be turned off automatically at a selected SLEEP time. PRESET TUNER REC/PAUSE MODE DUBBING SLEEP SLEEP VOLUME Play the desired sound source. Press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired sleep time appears in the display. Each time you press SLEEP, the sleep time changes as follows: SLEEP 2h00m SLEEP 1h30m...
REC/PAUSE MODE DUBBING START SLEEP DISPLAY VOLUME Turn on the power of RX-E400 and CDX-E400. (Refer to page 9.) Press CD on the remote control in order to operate the CD player by the remote control. CD OPERATIONS Press tray.
CD OPERATIONS Selecting the time display and CD TEXT You can select any of four time displays by pressing TEXT/TIME. When you play a CD with CD TEXT, the disc title, artist name, and track name are also displayed. POWER +100 FREQ/RDS MODE –...
Repeat play You can play any desired track or disc repeatedly. Press REP to select the repeat mode. POWER +100 FREQ/RDS MODE – PTY SEEK – START RANDOM PROG TEXT/TIME R. TIME SINGLE REPEAT The current track is played repeatedly. REPEAT S FULL REPEAT The current disc is played repeatedly.
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CD OPERATIONS To stop program play mode Press &. Note • ⁄/› or $/! can be used during program play to skip to tracks within the program. To check program data Press & to stop program play. Press PROG. Then each time you press ⁄/› / $/!, the track number and the program number are displayed in the order of the program.
SYSTEM CONTROL Before recording When you record by using MDX-E300 or KX-E300, you must first make the connections as shown in “Connecting the system” on page 5. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the MDX-E300 or KX-E300. A source from the component which is connected to the AUX terminal component can be recorded on a tape or MD.
Copy time control By specifying the length of the tape, CDX-E400 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. There are three ways of programming.
If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. When taking the service, the MDX-E300 or KX-E300 may be needed. For details, contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.
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SYMPTOM Play does not begin. Play is delayed, or begins at the wrong place. CD synchronized recording or Automatic recording function does not work. Sound “skips.” Sound “hums.” Noise from inside of the unit. The remote control does not work. TV functions strangely when the remote control is being used.
[U.K., Europe and Australia models] ... 0.8 W Dimensions (W x H x D) ... 217 x 108 x 372 mm Weight ... 5.4 kg Specifications <CDX-E400> CD player section D/A converter ... S-bit DAC Frequency response ... 2 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB S/N ratio ...
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