IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. CAUTION 3 Heed all warnings. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO 4 Follow all instructions. NOT OPEN 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 7 Do not block any ventilation openings.
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We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Yamaha and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion –...
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AC power source even Yamaha will not be held responsible for any damage resulting if you turn off this unit by POWER switch. from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ......2 BEFORE CONNECTING ........2 PREPARATION NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ................3 OPERATION SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........6 CONNECTIONS ............ 7 CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM ......10 REMOTE CONTROL ......... 11 GENERAL OPERATION ........13 SETUP MODE............14 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING........
Thank you for your purchase of the Yamaha KMA-700/KMA-500 Digital Karaoke Mixing Amplifier. This document is the owner’s manual for both KMA-700 and KMA-500. Model names are given where the details of functions are unique to each model. Illustrations for KMA-700 are mainly used for explanations.
PREPARATION NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Front panel The shaded part ( ) is provided for KMA-700 only. 1 POWER (ON/OFF) 0 MIC Turn the power ON/OFF. Adjust the overall volume of all microphones. 2 MUSIC BALANCE A Remote sensor Adjust the volume balance.*...
NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Rear panel (Asia model) The shaded part ( ) is provided for KMA-700 only. 9 PRE OUT jacks For details on component connection, refer to “SYSTEM CONNECTIONS” on page 6. Connect to the input jacks of the extension power amplifier.
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NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS (Asia model) The shaded part ( ) is provided for KMA-700 only. C DVD INPUT LEVEL K Signal ground terminal Adjust the balance of the DVD input level with respect to Connect this terminal if a humming noise is emitted when other inputs (AUX*, TAPE, BGM).
Active subwoofer Active subwoofer (With lowpass filter) Right Left (Asia model) VTR/LD TAPE Background Power Right Left KARAOKE/ player recorder music/video amplifier DVD player System B (KMA-700 player (KMA-700 only) only) The shaded part ( ) is provided for KMA-700 only.
Accordingly, the maximum input power of the speakers (–) cord to (–) terminal used must exceed the above. (+) cord to • Use Yamaha speakers to prevent any trouble or (+) terminal damage caused by mismatching. [For KMA-700] IMPEDANCE SELECTOR •...
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■ Connecting the RCA pin plugs External remote control satellite When connecting RCA pin plugs, be sure to insert the red plug into the red jack and the white plug into the white KMA-700/ jack. KMA-500 White REMOTE (Direct) Left...
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Supplied power cable (Except U.S.A. model) (Asia model) The shaded part ( ) is provided for KMA-700 only. The parts in the sub illustrations are provided for U.S.A. model only. AC IN (Except U.S.A. model) Connect the supplied power cable to AC IN.
KEY CONTROL blinks once. You can save up to 3 push it so that it clicks shut. presets (PRESET 1/2/3) on this unit. Refer to “Power ON recall” on page 14. + side up 7 ECHO MODE Select NORMAL, WIDE or SPACIOUS (KMA-700 only) echo.
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REMOTE CONTROL Improper use of batteries may cause a risk of battery Information for Users on Collection and leakage and explosion. Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Adhere to the following guidelines: Batteries • Do not attempt to recharge the old battery. •...
GENERAL OPERATION The shaded part ( ) is provided for KMA-700 only. ■ Notes for the proper use of microphones Connect the required number of • Sing into the microphone by holding it at a distance of 5 to 10 cm (2 to 3-15/16”) from your mouth.
Select Last memory or Preset, to recall the settings of MIC volume/ECHO amount/MUSIC volume/ECHO MODE when the unit is turned on. * Default setting Last memory*: The settings when the unit was turned off ** KMA-700 only last are recalled. Preset: The settings saved to PRESET 1 are recalled.
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SETUP MODE ■ Setup mode table Menu KEY CONTROL Items/MUSIC 1. Power ON recall Last memory: 1 Preset: 2 2. Input mode Auto: 1 Manual: 2 3. Auto input condition Select desired source by INPUT. Example: DVD Audio: 1 Video: 2 Audio/Video: 3 4.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING If problems should occur, check the following table for simple remedies. If the problem still cannot be solved, please consult your dealer. Problems Possible causes Solutions No speaker sound is POWER is set to OFF. Set POWER to ON. output at all.
• Confirm cautions regarding operation and instructions on using the system with your customer. If the unit is found to be defective and it is difficult to repair, bring the defective unit to your nearest Yamaha authorized service center. KARAOKE ETIQUETTE The KARAOKE performance you enjoy may be disturbing to others.