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12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.
INTRODUCTION FEATURES... 2 About this manual... 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ... 2 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ... 3 Front panel ... 3 Remote control... 4 INSTALLING BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL ... 5 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL ... 5 PREPARATION CONNECTING SPEAKERS AND SUBWOOFER ...
Data System. About this manual • This manual provides information relevant only to the YAMAHA “CRX-M170”. For information on speakers or other AV components, refer to the manual for that product. • In this manual, operations that can be performed using either the CD player and tuner or its remote control are explained using the remote control.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-M170 POWER STANDBY/ON TIME PHONES MODE 1 STANDBY/ON Turns this unit on or sets it to the standby mode (page 10). When this unit is in the standby mode, the Standby indicator around STANDBY/ON button lights up orange.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control STANDBY/ON AUX 1 AUX 2 TAPE BAND PRESET TUNER FUNCTION/ FM MODE INFO/TEXT AUTO TUNE ENTER TIMER DIMMER VOLUME – SLEEP MUTE REPEAT PROG CLEAR RANDOM TIME 1 STANDBY/ON Turns this unit on, or sets it to the standby mode (page 10). 2 Number buttons (1 to 9, 0) Use to select a track number or a preset channel after selecting CD or TUNER.
INSTALLING BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL Press the mark on the battery cover and slide off the cover. Insert the two supplied batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) into the battery compartment. Make sure you insert the batteries according to the polarity markings (+ and –). USING THE REMOTE CONTROL POWER STANDBY/ON...
RUNNING H/F 1 CONNECTING SPEAKERS AND SUBWOOFER Connecting speakers Follow the procedure below to connect speakers to this unit. For information on your speakers, refer to the owner’s manual for the speakers. Notes • Do not connect the power cable of this unit until all cable connections are completed.
CONNECTING OTHER COMPONENTS If you connect other components such as a VCR, DVD or MD to the following jacks on this unit, you can enjoy those sources with this unit. This section provides some examples of other AV component connections. For information about connecting to your AV components, refer to the owner’s manual for it.
AM loop antenna, Indoor FM antenna and Indoor DAB antenna. If there is a problem of weak radio wave reception in your area or you want to improve radio reception, we recommend that you use commercially available outdoor antennas. For details, consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Indoor FM...
Indoor DAB Antenna Connect the indoor DAB antenna to the DAB terminal. Extend the cord vertically and attach it to a window frame or wall using drawing pin etc., where the signal reception is best . MAINS AUX 1 AUX 2 SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS TUNER...
TURNING THE POWER TO ON/STANDBY TURNING THE POWER TO ON/STANDBY STANDBY/ON ( POWER STANDBY/ON NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-M170 POWER TUNING/PRESET/TIME Standby STANDBY/ON b/w f/a TIME PHONES MODE indicator PUSH-ENTER SELECTING AN INPUT SOURCE You can enjoy various sources with this unit. After connecting speakers, antennas, or other equipments, follow the procedure below to select an input source you want to play on this unit.
TIMER DIMMER VOLUME – – SLEEP MUTE MUTE REPEAT PROG CLEAR RANDOM TIME LISTENING THROUGH THE HEADPHONES NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-M170 POWER TUNING/PRESET/TIME STANDBY/ON b/w f/a TIME TONE/ PROGRAM PHONES MODE BALANCE /MEMORY PUSH-ENTER Rotate VOLUME to the right (or press VOLUME + on the remote control) to increase the volume level and to the left (or press VOLUME –...
ADJUSTING THE CLOCK NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-M170 NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-M170 POWER POWER TUNING/PRESET/TIME TUNING/PRESET/TIME MULTI JOG STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON b/w f/a b/w f/a TIME TONE/ PROGRAM TIME TONE/ PROGRAM PHONES PHONES MODE MODE BALANCE BALANCE /MEMORY /MEMORY PUSH-ENTER...
DIMMER VOLUME – SLEEP MUTE RESTORING TO THE FACTORY DEFAULTS Setting the DEFAULT function resets all options and your personal settings to the factory default. FUNCTION/FM MODE NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-M170 POWER TUNING/PRESET/TIME SOURCE STANDBY/ON b/w f/a TIME TONE/...
ADJUSTING SOUNDS You can adjust following sound settings: BASS,TREBLE and BALANCE. NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-M170 POWER TUNING/PRESET/TIME STANDBY/ON b/w f/a TIME TONE/ PROGRAM PHONES MODE BALANCE /MEMORY PUSH-ENTER TONE/BALANCE MULTI JOG These settings have no effect on the recorded sound during recording.
You can enjoy music discs (CD, CD-R and CD-RW) with this unit. For information on supported disc standards and disc usage notes, refer to “Disc Information” (page 35) and “Handling a disc” (page 35). Playing a CD (Play) (Open/Close) NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-M170 TUNING/PRESET/TIME SOURCE b/w f/a TIME...
■ To pause playback Press To return to normal playback, press * again. You can also return to playback by pressing ■ To skip to the next or previous track NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-M170 POWER TUNING/PRESET/TIME STANDBY/ON b/w f/a...
Customizing playback order (Program Play) You can customize the playback order for tracks stored in the disc. Program play creates a custom play list of up to 32 tracks. (Play) NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-M170 BAND POWER TUNING/PRESET/TIME SOURCE STANDBY/ON...
MULTI JOG (or press PROG on the remote control) repeatedly. The track number and program number appear on the display. ■ To delete a track from the program NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-M170 POWER TUNING/PRESET/TIME STANDBY/ON b/w f/a...
REPEAT PROG CLEAR REPEAT RANDOM TIME ■ Repeat a currently selected track [R1] or all tracks [Ra]. Play back the disc (track) you want to repeat. For details, refer to “Playing a CD” (page 15). Press REPEAT repeatedly. Each time REPEAT is pressed, the mode is changed as follows: Repeat one track Repeat All tracks...
LISTENING TO THE EXTERNAL SOURCES If you connect an other component such as VCR, TV or AUX to this unit, you can enjoy sources played back on that component with this unit. NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-M170 POWER TUNING/PRESET/TIME STANDBY/ON...
TUNING RADIO STATIONS Tuning radio stations automatically (Auto tuning) If the radio wave reception is strong in your area, Auto Tuning is a quick and useful way to tune radio stations. BAND NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-M170 BAND POWER TUNING/PRESET/TIME SOURCE STANDBY/ON...
TUNING RADIO STATIONS FM mode FUNCTION/FM MODE NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-M170 POWER TUNING/PRESET/TIME STANDBY/ON b/w f/a TIME TONE/ PROGRAM PHONES MODE BALANCE /MEMORY PUSH-ENTER AUX 1 AUX 2 TAPE BAND PRESET FUNCTION/ FUNCTION/ FM MODE INFO/TEXT AUTO TUNE ENTER...
“Auto memory” flashes on the display. Up to 30 of the best received stations in your area are stored automatically. TUNING RADIO STATIONS Preset tuning 2 BAND NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-M170 POWER TUNING/PRESET/TIME STANDBY/ON b/w f/a TIME TONE/...
PS (Program Service), PTY (Program Type), RT (Radio Text), and CT (Clock Time). Follow the procedure below to receive FM stations by the Radio Data System transmissions on this unit. NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-M170 POWER TUNING/PRESET/TIME STANDBY/ON...
You can tune into FM Radio Data System stations by selecting a program type (genre). Once you select a program type, this unit automatically searches for FM Radio Data System stations currently broadcasting the corresponding programs. NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-M170 POWER TUNING/PRESET/TIME STANDBY/ON b/w f/a...
Once the initial scan is complete and DAB channel list created, the channels are listed in alphanumeric order. • If no broadcast services are found, check that the antenna is correctly connected to the unit. BAND NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-M170 FUNCTION /FM MODE INFO/ BAND...
There are two ways to scan certain ranges. • Local scan: Use it to scan specified ranges in band III. • Full scan: Use it to scan all ranges in band III. FUNCTION/ FM MODE NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-M170 BAND POWER TUNING/PRESET/TIME SOURCE STANDBY/ON...
• When the secondary services are broadcasted, the “SECONDARY” is displayed. Function mode Follow the procedure below to preset radio stations manually. FUNCTION/ FM MODE NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-M170 BAND POWER TUNING/PRESET/TIME SOURCE STANDBY/ON b/w f/a TIME...
This option allows you to manually tune into a channel and view a continuously updated display of the signal strength. This is very useful when adjusting or positioning an antenna for better reception. FUNCTION/ FM MODE NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-M170 BAND POWER TUNING/PRESET/TIME SOURCE STANDBY/ON...
This is especially useful when listening to a DAB service in a noisy environment or at a low volume (such as at night). There are three values of DRC you can apply. : (None) : (Medium) NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-M170 BAND POWER TUNING/PRESET/TIME SOURCE...
Changing display setting You can choose the information type displayed in the second line of the display while listening to a DAB channel. NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-M170 BAND POWER TUNING/PRESET/TIME SOURCE STANDBY/ON b/w f/a TIME TONE/ PROGRAM PHONES MODE...
If there is any problem with this unit, check the following items. If you cannot solve your problem with the following remedies or if your problem is not listed below, turn off and unplug the unit, then consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. General...
Remote control Problem The remote control does not The remote control may be operated work for operating this unit. outside the remote control operation range. The remote control sensor on this unit may be exposed to direct sunlight or lighting (inverted fluorescent lamps).
TROUBLESHOOTING Radio reception ■ FM/AM Problem The Preset Tuning function (page 22) does not work. The preset station settings have been cleared. ■ FM Problem Too much noise is generated during stereo broadcast. Even with an outdoor antenna, radio wave reception is weak (audio is distorted).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Disc Information The following tables explain the disc types supported by this unit. Music Discs Type of Disc Music CD (Compact disc digital audio) Disc logo marks are printed on the disc and the disc jacket. Notes • Only use discs from a reputable manufacturer. Some discs cannot be played back, depending on recording conditions and disc characteristics.
SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS output power per channel ... 25 W + 25 W (6 Ω 1 kHz, 0.1% THD) • Input sensitivity/ Impedance Tape, AUX 1, AUX 2 ... 300 mV/47 kΩ • Frequency Response CD etc..20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB •...
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The name plate is located on the rear panel of the unit. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1 MODEL NO. RDX-E700 MODEL NO. CRX-M170 230 VOLTS 75WATTS 50 Hz...
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YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD18 7GQ, 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...