Yamaha CCRX-E300 Operating Instructions Manual user guide

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5 Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6 Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7 Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8 Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9 A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10 Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11 Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12 Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

13 Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14 Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

15 Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16 Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17 Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

18 Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19 Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

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d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

20 Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

21 Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

22 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

23 Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

24 Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

MAST

GROUND

CLAMP

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810–20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810–21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250. PART H)

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)

1.

IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS

UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the

FCC, to use the product.

2.

IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3.

NOTE : This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC

Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices.

Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices.

This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.

Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and

“ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics

Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA

90620.

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

CAUTION II


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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT

1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2 Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture or cold. In a cabinet, allow about 10 cm

(4 in.) of free space all around this unit for adequate ventilation.

3 Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from cold to hot, nor locate this unit in an environment with high humidity (i.e., a room with a humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

5 Avoid installing this unit in a location where foreign objects may fall onto this unit or where this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place:

• Other components, as they may cause damage and/or discoloration on the surface of this unit.

• Burning objects (i.e., candles), as they may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

• Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall, spilling the liquid and causing an electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit.

6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

7 Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all connections are complete.

8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing damage.

9 Do not use excessive force on switches, knobs and/or cords.

10 When disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.

11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

12 Use only the voltage specified on this unit. 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 as specified.

13 To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet during an electrical storm.

14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reason.

15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e., vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

16 Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on common operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty.

17 Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set the unit in standby mode, then disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

18 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (China and General models only)

The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply. Voltages are 110/120/

220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

CAUTION FOR CARRYING THE UNIT

Before carrying the unit, first remove the disc from the unit, press STANDBY/ON to turn the unit off, then disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below.

MODEL:

Serial No.:

The serial number is located on the rear of the unit.

Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.

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 – and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

III CAUTION

Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the

Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer

Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.


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FEATURES

<Receiver>

• Minimum RMS output power per channel

25 W + 25 W

(6

Ω

, 1 kHz, 0.1% THD)

• Full operation system remote control

• 40-station FM/AM preset tuning

• SUBWOOFER output terminal

<CD player>

• S-bit DAC and 8fs digital filter

• Optical digital output

• Random, repeat, and program play

• CD TEXT display

• Copy time control

• CD-RW compatible

The CD receiver CRX-E300 is the main unit of the YAMAHA Piano Craft Series. You can upgrade the system by adding the cassette deck (KX-E300) and MD recorder (MDX-E300)*.

* The cassette deck (KX-E300) and MD recorder (MDX-E300) may not be available for some areas.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ....................... 2

CD PREVENTIVE CARE .......................... 2

NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS

Front panel ............................................................ 3

Display .................................................................. 3

Remote control ..................................................... 4

GETTING STARTED

Remote control ..................................................... 5

Connecting the speakers and antennas ................. 6

Connecting other components .............................. 7

Setting the clock ................................................... 8

Adjusting the brightness of the display ................ 8

LISTENING TO A SOURCE ...................... 9

TUNING ............................................... 10

Presetting stations ............................................... 11

CONTENTS

CD OPERATIONS

Playing a disc ...................................................... 12

Selecting the time display and CD TEXT .......... 13

Random-sequence play ....................................... 13

Repeat play ......................................................... 14

Program play ...................................................... 14

USING THE BUILT-IN TIMER

Before using the timer ........................................ 16

Timer play and recording ................................... 16

Sleep timer .......................................................... 17

SYSTEM CONTROL

Controlling other components with the remote control ................................................................. 18

Before recording ................................................. 19

Dubbing setting .................................................. 19

CD synchronized recording ................................ 19

Copy time control ............................................... 20

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Troubleshooting .................................................. 21

Specifications ...................................................... 23

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained.

• Remote control • AM loop antenna

POWER

1

1

4

4

7

7

0

2

2

5

5

8

8

+10 +100

3

3

6

6

9

REP

A

RANDOM PROG

B

TEXT/TIME

C

R. TIME

D E

TAPE

DIRECTION

PRESET TUNER PRESET

MD CD TAPE

AUX

MD

REC/PAUSE

TAPE

REC/PAUSE

MODE DUBBING START

SLEEP DISPLAY

VOLUME

• Indoor FM antenna

(U.S.A., Canada, China,

Korea and General models)

• Batteries (AA, R6, UM-3)

(Europe, U.K., and

Australia models)

CD PREVENTIVE CARE

• This compact disc player is designed for use with following types of disc only. Never attempt to load any other type of disc into the unit. The unit will also play

8-cm (3-inch) compact discs.

• Compact discs are not affected by small particles of dust or fingerprints on their playing surface, but even so they should be kept clean. Wipe by using a clean, dry cloth. Do not wipe with a circular motion; wipe straight outward from the center.

(Playback only)

• Be sure to use only CD-R and CD-RW discs made by reliable manufacturers.

• Some discs cannot be played depending on the disc characteristics or recording conditions (copyrightprotected in a particular way, etc.).

• Compact discs are not subjected to wear during play, but damage to the disc surface when the disc is being handled can adversely affect the disc’s play.

• Do not use cleaning discs or warped discs. All of these could damage the unit.

To prevent a malfunction of this unit

• Do not use any non standard shaped CD (heart, etc.) available on the market, because it may damage the unit.

• Do not try to clean the disc’s surface by using any type of disc cleaner, record spray, antistatic spray or liquid, or any other chemical-based liquid, because such substances might irreparably damage the disc’s surface.

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high temperature or high humidity for a long period of time, because these might warp or otherwise damage the disc.

No!

• Do not use a CD with tape, seals, or paste on it, because damage to the unit may result.

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1 2

STANDBY/ON

TIMER

PHONES

0 q

3 4 5 6 7 8

Front panel

9

NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-E300

DISPLAY

TIMER ADJ

MEMORY

TIMER

AUTO/MAN'L PRESET/BAND

HOUR

PRESET/TUNING

MIN

BASS

– + w

TREBLE

– + e

BALANCE

L R

MIN

VOLUME

INPUT

MAX r t y u i

1

STANDBY/ON

(P.9)

2

TIMER

indicator (P.16)

3

DISPLAY

(P.8,16)

4

TIME ADJ/MEMORY

(P.8,11)

5

TIMER/AUTO/MAN’L

(P.10,16)

6

PRESET/BAND

(P.10)

7 Display (P.3)

8

PRESET/TUNING

/ (P.10)

When TUNER is selected as an input source

$ / !

/ ⁄ / › (P.12)

When CD is selected as an input source

9

VOLUME

(P.9)

0

PHONES

(P.9) q

Disc tray w

BASS

(P.9) e

TREBLE

(P.9) r

BALANCE

(P.9) t

(Open/Close) (P.12) y & (Stop) (P.12) u

INPUT

(P.9) i ^ (Play/Pause) (P.12)

1 2 3 4

PRESET STEREO AUTO

TIMER SLEEP MEMORY TUNED

9 0 q w

5 6

Display

7 8

REP S F PROG RANDOM A B

TITLEARTIST TRACK CD-TEXT e

1 Multi information display

2

PRESET

indicator (P.11)

3

STEREO

indicator (P.10)

4

AUTO

indicator (P.10)

5

REP S/F

(repeat single/full) indicator

(P.14)

6

PROG

(program) indicator (P.14)

7

RANDOM

indicator (P.13)

8 A B Tape side indicator (P.20)

9

TIMER

indicator (P.16)

0

SLEEP

indicator (P.17) q

MEMORY

indicator (P.11) w

TUNED

indicator (P.10) e CD Text indicators (P.13)

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1 , 1

2 , 2

3

3

6

POWER

4

7

7

0

1

1

4

2

2

5

5

8

8

+10 +100

3

3

6

6

9

REP

A

RANDOM PROG

B

TEXT/TIME

C

R. TIME

D E

8

4

6

0

TAPE

DIRECTION

PRESET TUNER PRESET

MD CD TAPE

AUX

MD

REC/PAUSE

TAPE

REC/PAUSE

MODE DUBBING START

SLEEP DISPLAY

VOLUME

7

8 , q

9 q w

7

9

0

5

Remote control

4

5

1

POWER

(P.9)

2

Preset numbers (1–8)* (P.11)

3

A/B/C/D/E

* (P.11)

4

PRESET

/

* (P.11)

5

TUNER

(P.11)

6

MD

(MDX-E300) (P.18)

7

TAPE

(KX-E300) (P.18)

8

CD

(P.12)

9

AUX

(The equipment connected to the AUX terminal)

0

SLEEP

(P.17) q

DISPLAY

(P.16) w

VOLUME

+ – (P.9)

* When TUNER is selected as an input source

Note

• 5 – 9 are input selectors for each component.

When CD is selected as an input source

1

POWER

(P.12)

2 Numeric buttons (P.12)

• +100 button is used when operating

MDX-E300.

3

REP

(Repeat) (P.14)

4

PROG

(Program) (P.14)

5

RANDOM

(Random) (P.13)

6

TEXT/TIME

(P.13)

7 ^ (Play/Pause) (P.12)

8 $ !

(Skip/Seach backward) (P.12)

9 ⁄ › (Skip/Seach forward) (P.12)

0 & (Stop) (P.12) q

CD

input (P.12)

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GETTING STARTED

Remote control operation range

Remote control

This remote control controls a whole system: not only

CRX-E300 but also a cassette deck (KX-E300) and MD recorder (MDX-E300) that enhance your system.

Battery installation

1

3

2

STANDBY/ON

TIMER

PHONES

VOLUME


DISPLAY

TIMER ADJ

MEMORY

TIMER


HOUR

PRESET/TUNING

MIN MIN MAX

BASS

– +

TREBLE

– +

BALANCE

L R

Remote control sensor

INPUT

1

Remove the battery compartment cover.

2

Insert batteries into the battery compartment.

3

Replace the battery compartment cover.

Battery replacement

If you find that the remote control must be used closer to the main unit than usual, the batteries are weak. Replace batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for replacement.

• Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.)

• Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be used for an extended period of time.

• If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come in contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.

30 ° 30

°

Within approximately

6 m (20 feet)

Notes

• There should be no large obstacles between the remote control and the main unit.

• If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong lighting (especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.), it might cause the remote control not to work correctly. In this case, reposition the main unit to avoid direct lighting.

Removing the protection sheet

The remote control is shipped with a protection sheet to prevent the surface from being scratched during transportation.

When removing the sheet, first put adhesive tape on an edge of the remote control so that the tape sticks to the sheet. Then peel the sheet off with the tape.

P

O

W

ER

1

2

1

4

3

2

5

3

6

5

8

6

9

4

7

7

8

P

O

W

ER

1

2

1

4

3

2

5

3

6

6

5

8

4

7

7

9

8

Note

• Do not scratch the remote control surface when peeling the sheet off.

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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, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”.

Right speaker

3

FM antenna

2

AM loop antenna

Left speaker

FM ANT

75

Ω

UNBAL.

GND – AM ANT

R

SPEAKERS

L

R

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

C

IN

MD

OUT

D

A

IN

TAPE

OUT

B

L

AUX

IN

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUT

SUBWOOFER

OUT

6

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

CLASS 2 WIRING

1

4

To wall outlet

3

Connect the FM Antenna.

FM ANT

75 Ω UNBAL

1

Connect the Speakers.

1 Unscrew the knob.

2

Remove approx. 10 mm (4”) of insulation from each of the speaker wires and insert the bare wire into the terminal.

3 Tighten the knob to secure the wire.

Red: positive(+)

Black: negative(–)

1

2

3

2

Connect the AM Antenna.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

(U.S.A. model)

4

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

Notes

• Use external FM/AM antennas if you need better reception.

Consult your dealer.

• The AM loop antenna should be placed apart from the main unit. The antenna may be hung on a wall.

To connect the subwoofer (optional)

You can reinforce the bass frequencies by adding a subwoofer (optional).

Connect the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal of the unit to the INPUT terminal of the subwoofer.

GND AM ANT

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GETTING STARTED

Connecting other components

To enhance your system, you can connect other components. Refer to the instructions of each component.

Connecting KX-E300 and MDX-E300

Optical cable (EIA standard)

(commercially available)

As this terminal is used for an examination in the factory, do not connect any equipment to this terminal.

<MDX-E300>

System control cable

(supplied with

KX-E300)

IN D

ANALOG

L

C OUT

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

1

IN

2

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

R

System control cable

(supplied with

MDX-E300)

2

FM ANT

75

Ω

UNBAL.

GND – AM ANT

R

SPEAKERS

L

5

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUT

SUBWOOFER

OUT

<KX-E300>

Audio pin cables

R

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

C

IN

MD

OUT

D

A

IN

TAPE

OUT

B

L

AUX

IN

6 Ω MIN. /SPEAKER

CLASS 2 WIRING

To wall outlet

L

IN B A OUT

4

1

3

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

R

<CRX-E300>

1

Connect Å to Å , and ı to ı (for connecting KX-E300), Ç to Ç and Î to Î (for connecting MDX-E300) using audio pin cable.

2

Connect the DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack of CRX-E300 to the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack of MDX-E300.

Take off the covers of the optical cable plug, the DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack, and the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack before making digital connections. Be sure to replace the jack’s cover when the jack on the rear panel is not being used, in order to protect from dust.

3

Connect an external component to the AUX jack of CRX-E300.

4

Connect CRX-E300 to MDX-E300 and MDX-E300 to KX-E300 with the system control cables.

The connection using the SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack allows you to control this unit as well as the connected components of YAMAHA Piano Craft series.

• If your system does not include MDX-E300, connect CRX-E300 and KX-E300 directly.

5

AC OUTLET

Connect the AC power plug of MDX-E300 to the AC outlet of CRX-E300. Then connect the plug of KX-E300 to the

AC outlet of MDX-E300.

• If your system does not include MDX-E300, connect the plug of KX-E300 to the AC outlet of CRX-E300.

•

•

Caution

Never turn CRX-E300 on until all connections between components have been completed.

Never connect or disconnect the system control cable and/or power cord while the system components are turned on.

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GETTING STARTED

Setting the clock

You must set the clock before you use the timer functions.

The clock is based on a 12-hour system for U.S. and

Canada models, and 24-hour system for Australia model.

STANDBY/ON DISPLAY HOUR MIN

Adjusting the brightness of the display

You can adjust the brightness of the display. If you have connected cassette deck (KX-E300) and/or MD recorder

(MDX-E300) to this unit, the brightness of the displays is automatically adjusted to that of this unit.

DISPLAY

VOLUME


STANDBY/ON

TIMER


VOLUME

DISPLAY

TIMER ADJ

MEMORY

TIMER


HOUR

PRESET/TUNING

MIN

MIN MAX

STANDBY/ON

TIMER DISPLAY

TIMER ADJ

MEMORY

TIMER


HOUR

PRESET/TUNING

MIN MIN MAX

INPUT

PHONES

BASS

– +

TREBLE

– +

BALANCE

L R

INPUT

PHONES

BASS

– +

TREBLE

– +

BALANCE

L

R

TIME ADJ PRESET/BAND

1

Turn on the power by pressing STANDBY/ON on the front panel, or POWER on the remote control.

2

While the power is on, press DISPLAY to display the time.

3

While holding TIME ADJ , press HOUR to set the hour.

• If you want to move the time in the reverse direction, press HOUR while holding TIME ADJ and PRESET/BAND .

4

While holding TIME ADJ , press MIN to set the minutes.

• If you want to move the time in the reverse direction, press MIN while holding TIME ADJ and PRESET/BAND .

To display the clock

Press DISPLAY .

The current time appears for about 8 seconds, then the normal display returns. Some buttons and controls may not work while the current time is displayed.

Note

• In the event of a power failure or when the AC power cord is disconnected for more than five minutes, you must reset the clock.

INPUT

Press and hold DISPLAY for about two seconds so that

“Dimmer ±0” appears on the display. While holding

DISPLAY , turn INPUT clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease brightness.

Control Range: ±0 to –6 (Preset value: ±0)

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STANDBY/ON

TIMER

PHONES

PHONES


DISPLAY

TIMER ADJ

MEMORY

TIMER


HOUR

PRESET/TUNING

MIN

BASS

– +

BASS

TREBLE

– +

POWER

BALANCE INPUT

1

1

4

4

7

7

0

2

2

5

5

8

8

+10

3

3

6

6

9

+100

REP RANDOM PROG

A

D

B C

TEXT/TIME R. TIME

E

TAPE

DIRECTION

PRESET TUNER PRESET

MD CD TAPE

AUX

MD

REC/PAUSE

TAPE

REC/PAUSE

MODE DUBBING START

SLEEP DISPLAY

VOLUME

BALANCE

L R

LISTENING TO A SOURCE

This chapter explains the basic operations common to tuning, playing CD and other connected components.

STANDBY/ON TREBLE VOLUME

MIN

POWER

VOLUME

INPUT

MAX

VOLUME –/+

1

Set the volume to “ MIN ” by turning VOLUME .

2

Turn on the power by pressing STANDBY/ON on the front panel, or POWER on the remote control.

• Piano Craft series components that have correct system connections made to CRX-E300 can be controlled to turn to the on or standby mode by

CRX-E300. However, once the connected components are turned to the standby mode with their respective STANDBY/ON button, they cannot be controlled by CRX-E300 STANDBY/

ON button.

3

Select the desired input source by turning INPUT so that the source appears on the display.

• When you operate the component connected to the

AUX terminal, turn INPUT to select AUX.

4

Play the source. (Refer to the owner’s manual supplied with each selected component.)

5

Adjust the volume level by turning VOLUME on the front panel or pressing VOLUME + on the remote control.

6

If desired, adjust BASS , TREBLE , and BALANCE .

BASS: Turn this control clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to decrease) the low frequency response.

TREBLE: Turn this control clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to decrease) the high frequency response.

BALANCE: Adjust the balance of the output volume from the left and right speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by the speaker location or listening room conditions.

When you use headphones

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. You can listen to the sound to be output from the main speakers through the headphones.

When you have finished using this unit

Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel again or

POWER on the remote control to set this unit to the standby mode.

• STANDBY appears for a moment on the display.

Auto standby function

This unit will be put automatically into the standby mode under the following conditions:

• A component connected with a system control cable is selected as an input source.

• The component connected to this unit is in stop mode and not operated for 30 minutes.

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You can find radio stations automatically and manually.

AUTO/MAN’L PRESET/TUNING /

STANDBY/ON

TIMER


DISPLAY

TIMER ADJ

MEMORY

TIMER


HOUR

PRESET/TUNING

MIN

MIN

VOLUME

MAX

TUNING

Manual tuning

1

Follow steps 1 and 2 described in “Automatic tuning.”

2

Press AUTO/MAN’L so that “AUTO” disappears from the display.

3

Press PRESET/TUNING (for a higher frequency) or (for a lower frequency) to select your desired station.

• Each time you press PRESET/TUNING or

, the frequency changes step by step.

INPUT

PHONES

BASS

– +

TREBLE

– +

BALANCE

L R

PRESET/BAND INPUT

Automatic tuning

1

Select TUNER by turning INPUT so that the frequency of a radio station appears in the display.

2

Press PRESET/BAND to select the reception band.

Do not select the preset tuning mode (in which

“PRESET” appears on the display).

3

Press AUTO/MAN’L so that “AUTO” appears in the display.

4

Press PRESET/TUNING (for a higher frequency) or (for a lower frequency).

5

The unit starts searching for a station.

STEREO AUTO

TUNED

When the unit finds a station, the unit stops searching and “TUNED” appears on the display.

6

If the located station is not the one you want, repeat steps 4 and 5 until a station you want is tuned.

Notes

• If automatic tuning search does not find the desired station, try manual tuning as described next.

• When an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength is received, “STEREO” appears on the display and you can listen to stereo sound.

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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 /

STANDBY/ON

TIMER

PHONES


DISPLAY

TIMER ADJ

MEMORY

TIMER


HOUR

PRESET/TUNING

MIN MIN MAX

BASS

– +

TREBLE

– +

BALANCE

L R

VOLUME

INPUT

MEMORY PRESET/BAND INPUT

To preset stations manually

1

Tune in a desired station.

(Refer to the previous page for the tuning procedure.)

2

Press MEMORY .

3

Within about 5 seconds, use PRESET/TUNING /

to select a desired preset number. Continue pressing PRESET/TUNING / to select the group of the preset stations (A, B, C, D, and E).

TUNING

Notes

• A new setting can be preset in place of a previous one.

• The preset stations are retained for a week after you disconnect the AC power cord or a power failure occurs.

To preset stations automatically

1

Select TUNER as input source by turning INPUT .

2

Press MEMORY for about 2 seconds.

• The unit starts presetting stations, “AUTO” and

“MEMORY” will flash on the display.

Received stations are stored to A1, A2...A8 sequentially.

After 40 stations or all FM and AM stations are stored, the display will show the preset station A1.

To recall a preset station

Press TUNER and select the desired number by pressing

PRESET/BAND and PRESET/TUNING / on the front panel or PRESET / , A/B/C/D/E and 1–8 on the remote control. Press and hold PRESET/TUNING

/ (or PRESET / on the remote control) to switch the preset group (A–E).

POWER

1–8

A/B/C/D/E

1

1

4

4

7

7

0

2

2

5

3

3

6

5

8

8

+10

6

9

+100

REP

A

RANDOM PROG

B C

TEXT/TIME R. TIME

D E

PRESET STEREO

MEMORY TUNED

4

Press MEMORY .

• “MEMORY”, “PRESET”, and preset number will appear on the display.

The arrow will appear for a second when it is preset.

TAPE

DIRECTION

PRESET TUNER PRESET

MD CD TAPE

AUX

MD

REC/PAUSE

TAPE

REC/PAUSE

MODE DUBBING START

SLEEP DISPLAY

TUNER

PRESET /

VOLUME

PRESET STEREO

MEMORY TUNED

5

Repeat steps 1 to 4 until all desired stations are preset.

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STANDBY/ON

Playing a disc

$ / !

⁄ / ›

CD OPERATIONS

3

Press to open the disc tray, and place a CD on the tray.

VOLUME


STANDBY/ON

TIMER DISPLAY

TIMER ADJ

MEMORY

TIMER


HOUR

PRESET/TUNING

MIN MIN MAX

PHONES

BASS

– +

TREBLE

– +

BALANCE

L

R

INPUT

POWER

Numeric buttons

POWER

4

7

7

0

1

1

4

2

2

5

5

8

8

+10

3

3

6

6

9

+100

REP

A

RANDOM PROG

B C

TEXT/TIME R. TIME

D E

^

$ !

/ ⁄ ›

CD

TAPE

DIRECTION

PRESET TUNER PRESET

MD CD TAPE

AUX

MD

REC/PAUSE

TAPE

REC/PAUSE

MODE DUBBING START

SLEEP DISPLAY

VOLUME

&

& ^

1

Press STANDBY/ON to turn on this unit.

2

Press CD on the remote control or turn to CD using the input knob.

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4

Press ^ to start play.

This unit starts play.

To pause play

Press ^ .

To resume play, press ^ again.

To stop play

Press & .

To eject the CD

Press to open the disc tray, and remove the CD from the tray.

To play a specific track on the disc

(Skip)

Direct play

Select a desired track using the numeric button.

(Example: To select 35, press +10 three times so that

“3 _” appears in the display, then press 5.)

Skip play

Press ⁄ / › to skip forward or $ / !

to skip backward. Press once for each track to be skipped.

Notes

• You cannot enter a number that is higher than the last track number on the disc.

• These operations can also be performed when the unit is in the pause or stop mode.

• During stop mode, if ⁄ / › or $ / !

is pressed, the track number successively changes to higher numbers (or lower numbers).

To advance or reverse playback rapidly (Search)

Press and hold ⁄ / › to advance playback rapidly, and

$ / !

to reverse playback rapidly.

Note

• This unit cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW disc unless the disc is finalized. Please make sure to finalize the disc on the CD recorder before playing on this unit.

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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

4

7

7

0

1

1

4

2

2

5

5

8

8

+10

3

3

6

6

9

+100

REP

A

RANDOM PROG

B C

TEXT/TIME R. TIME

D E

TEXT/TIME

Each time you press TEXT/TIME , the display changes as follows:

The current track number

Elapsed time of the current track

Remaining time of the current track

Total disc play time

Disc title

Total remaining time of the disc

• “CD-TEXT” appears on the display if a CD has CD TEXT.

CD OPERATIONS

Random-sequence play

The unit can play all the tracks in a random sequence.

POWER

4

7

7

0

1

1

4

2

2

5

3

3

6

5

8

8

+10

6

9

+100

REP

A

RANDOM PROG

B C

TEXT/TIME R. TIME

D E

RANDOM

Press RANDOM .

• “RANDOM” indicator lights up on the display.

The unit starts random sequence play.

To cancel random-sequence play mode

Press & or RANDOM .

• “RANDOM” disappears from the display.

Notes

• This feature will not function during programming, or during programmed play.

• If ⁄ / › is pressed during random-sequence play, the next randomly programmed track will be played.

If $ / !

is pressed, play will return to the beginning of the current track.

• Total remaining time on the disc will not be displayed during random-sequence play.

Artist name

Track name

Note

• The disc title, artist names, or track names may not be displayed with some CD TEXT discs. In this case, “(NO

ENTRY)” appears on the display for about two seconds and then go back to the time display.

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CD OPERATIONS

Repeat play

You can play any desired track or disc repeatedly.

Press REP to select the repeat mode.

POWER

REP

4

7

7

0

1

1

4

2

2

5

3

3

6

5

8

8

+10

6

9

+100

REP

A

RANDOM PROG

B C

TEXT/TIME R. TIME

D E

SINGLE REPEAT

The current track is played repeatedly.

REP S

FULL REPEAT

The current disc is played repeatedly.

• In random-sequence play mode, all randomly sequenced tracks are played repeatedly in each-timedifferent order.

REP F

To cancel repeat play mode

Press REP successively until “REP S” and “REP F” disappear from the display.

Program play

By creating a program, you can enjoy listening to your favourite tracks in any desired order. As many as 20 tracks can be programmed in sequence.

POWER

Numeric buttons

1

1

4

4

7

7

0

2

2

5

5

8

3

3

6

6

9

8

+10 +100

REP

A

RANDOM PROG

B C

TEXT/TIME R. TIME

D E

^

$ !

/ ⁄ ›

TAPE

DIRECTION

PRESET TUNER PRESET

MD CD TAPE

AUX

MD

REC/PAUSE

TAPE

REC/PAUSE

MODE DUBBING START

SLEEP DISPLAY

VOLUME

PROG

&

1

Press & to stop the unit.

2

Press PROG .

3

Use the numeric buttons to select a track number until the desired track number appears on the display.

PROG

4

Repeat step 3 to program more tracks. You can select the same track again.

5

Press ^ to start program play.

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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

1.

Press & to stop program play.

2.

Press PROG . Then each time you press ⁄ / › /

$ / !

, the track number and the program number are displayed in the order of the program.

To change program data

1.

Follow the preceding procedure described in “To check program data.”

2.

Display the track number to be changed by pressing

⁄ / › / $ / !

.

3.

Press the numeric button of the desired track. The previously programmed track will be cleared from memory and the new one will be programmed.

To delete all program data

When program play is stopped, press & .

Note

• Turning the unit to the standby mode or opening the disc tray also deletes the program data.

CD OPERATIONS

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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 other components” on page 7. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the MDX-E300 or KX-E300.

3. Timer REC

Select the recording component by turning

INPUT . If you want to use timer play with

TUNER or AUX, select “REC Mode OFF”.

(Example)

Timer play and recording

By using the built-in timer, you can have the unit turn on at a specified time and begin playing or recording automatically. You can also specify the turn off time.

DISPLAY HOUR MIN

4. ON Time

“ON Time” appears on the display for a second, and changed to the time setting mode.

Press HOUR to set the hour.

Press MIN to set the minute.

STANDBY/ON

TIMER

PHONES


DISPLAY

TIMER ADJ

MEMORY

TIMER


HOUR

PRESET/TUNING

MIN

MIN MAX

BASS

– +

TREBLE

– +

BALANCE

L R

VOLUME

INPUT

TIMER INPUT

1

Press DISPLAY .

Whenever DISPLAY is pressed, the display mode changes as follows:

1. Clock Time (TIMER on/off mode)

If you have not set the clock yet “Set Clock” appears. You need to set the current time as described on page 8.

2. Timer Input

Select the source to be played by turning INPUT .

• Timer recording is possible only when you select TUNER or AUX.

5. OFF Time

Set the time the same way as above.

If you set the ON time but not OFF time, the timer play or recording will finish automatically after an hour.

Notes

• The display mode will change in about 8 seconds. If the mode is changed before the setting is completed, call the mode again by pressing DISPLAY once or more.

• If you select the input other than TUNER and AUX on

“2. Timer Input”, “3. Timer REC” is skipped.

2

Press TIMER to complete the timer setting.

• If you press TIMER during “ON Time” or “OFF

Time” mode, the system is put in the standby mode and the TIMER indicator lights up. To continue using the system, press STANDBY/ON to turn on this unit.

To cancel the timer play setting

Press DISPLAY to show the current time, then press

TIMER so that “TIMER” goes off from the display. You can also cancel by pressing TIMER in standby mode.

Note

• In the event of a power failure or when the AC power cord is disconnected for more than five minutes, you must reset the clock.

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Sleep timer

The unit can be turned off automatically at a selected

SLEEP time.

PRESET TUNER PRESET

MD CD TAPE

AUX

MD

REC/PAUSE

TAPE

REC/PAUSE

MODE DUBBING START

SLEEP DISPLAY

SLEEP

VOLUME

1

Play the desired sound source.

2

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

SLEEP 1h00m

SLEEP 0h30m

SLEEP OFF

About 4 seconds after setting, the normal display will resume.

• “SLEEP” will appear in the display.

3

The unit will turn off automatically when the selected sleep time is reached.

Note

• If you press SLEEP while sleep timer is functioning, the remaining time is displayed. Then pressing the button successively changes the sleep time described as above.

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SYSTEM CONTROL

1 , 1

Controlling other components with the remote control

2

3

4

5

9

,

4

0

,

5

POWER

1

1

4

4

7

7

0

2

2

5

5

8

3

3

6

6

9

8

+10 +100

REP RANDOM PROG

A

D

B C

TEXT/TIME R. TIME

E

6

7 , 2

8 , 3

MDX-E300

1

POWER

2

Numeric buttons

3

REP

(Repeat)

4

RANDOM

5

TEXT/TIME

6

PROG

(Program)

7 ^ (Play/Pause)

8 ⁄ › (Skip/Search forward)

9 $ !

(Skip/Search backward)

0 & (Stop) q

MD

input w

MD REC/PAUSE

q w

TAPE

DIRECTION

PRESET TUNER PRESET

MD CD TAPE

AUX

MD

REC/PAUSE

TAPE

REC/PAUSE

MODE DUBBING START

SLEEP DISPLAY

6

7

KX-E300

1

POWER

2 ^ (Play)

3 ⁄ › (Fast-foward)

4 $ !

(Rewind)

5 & (Stop)

6

TAPE

input

7

TAPE REC/PAUSE

VOLUME

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Before recording

When you record by using MDX-E300 or KX-E300, you must first make the connections as shown in “Connecting other components” on page 7. 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.

Dubbing setting

There are four combinations of components. Once you choose a certain mode, recording starts and ends automatically in a certain way for each mode.

D E

^

&

TAPE

DIRECTION

PRESET TUNER PRESET

MD CD TAPE

CD

AUX

MD

REC/PAUSE

DUBBING

MODE

MD

REC/PAUSE

TAPE

REC/PAUSE

MODE DUBBING START

SLEEP DISPLAY

TAPE

REC/PAUSE

DUBBING

START

1

Turn CRX-E300 and all the components connected to it to stop mode.

2

Decide the combination of the components. Each time you press DUBBING MODE , the mode will change in the below order.

1

• Recording automatically starts from the beginning of the tape. (By pressing DUBBING START , the tape automatically rewinds to the beginning if it is in the middle.)

• When the recording on side A finishes while a track is being played back, the recording on side B starts from the beginning of the same track.

• The sound is automatically faded out when it gets close to the end of side B.

2

3

4

SYSTEM CONTROL

Play unit Record unit

• Same as CD = TAPE

Play unit Record unit

• Recording automatically starts at the beginning of the tape. (By pressing DUBBING START , the tape automatically rewinds to the beginning if it is in the middle.)

3

Press DUBBING START to start recording.

Note

• The displays 1 – 4 which include the component you have not connected to CRX-E300 will be skipped.

To stop dubbing

Press & .

CD synchronized recording

You can start and stop recording a CD on an MD or a tape by pressing just one button.

1

Press CD .

2

Press MD REC/PAUSE to record on an MD or

TAPE REC/PAUSE to record on a tape.

3

Press ^ or the play button on the CD player.

When playback starts on the CD player, recording starts automatically on MDX-E300 or KX-E300.

To stop recording

Press & .

• Playback stops on the CD player and the recording component enters recording pause mode.

• When & is pressed on the recording component, recording stops and recording standby mode is cleared.

Playback continues on the CD player.

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SYSTEM CONTROL

Copy time control

By specifying the length of the tape, CRX-E300 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.

1

Manual tape programming

POWER

REP

4

7

7

0

1

1

4

2

2

5

3

3

6

5

8

8

+10

6

9

+100

REP RANDOM PROG

A

D

B C

TEXT/TIME R. TIME

E

PROG

R.TIME

5

Select the desired track number using numeric buttons.

• Repeat step 5 to continue programming tracks.

• The remaining time is shown on the display. If the track is longer than the remaining time, “TM

Over” appears on the display.

6

Press R.TIME

to continue programming tracks on side B.

• Repeat step 5.

7

Choose CD = TAPE by pressing DUBBING

MODE , and press DUBBING START to start recording.

2

Automatic tape programming

1

Repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Manual tape programming”.

2

Press REP to start programming.

• Programming is done in the order on the CD from side A to side B. When complete, the following display appears.

(Example) when 11 tracks have been programmed

CD

DUBBING

MODE

TAPE

DIRECTION

PRESET TUNER PRESET

MD CD TAPE

AUX

MD

REC/PAUSE

TAPE

REC/PAUSE

MODE DUBBING START

SLEEP DISPLAY

DUBBING

START

VOLUME

1

Insert the desired disc into the CD player, and load a blank tape into the KX-E300.

2

Press CD .

3

Press R.TIME

repeatedly to select the length of tape to be used. Each time you press R.TIME

, the length of the tape changes as follows:

46 54

90 60

• You can use numeric buttons to input the length of the tape.

4

Press PROG to start programming.

• “A B” appears in the display to indicate the direction of the tape.

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PROG B

You can change the program data following the steps described on page 15, “To change program data”.

3

Choose CD = TAPE by pressing DUBBING

MODE , and press DUBBING START to start recording.

To stop dubbing

Press & on KX-E300.

To cancel tape programming

Press & on CRX-E300 when dubbing is stopped.

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Troubleshooting

If the 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 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.

SYMPTOM

The unit does not switch ON when the STANDBY/ON switch is pressed.

No sound from one speaker.

The sound suddenly goes off.

No sound from an external unit connected with this unit or play does not begin.

Sound distorted.

Excessive static in FM broadcasts.

Noise increases during stereo broadcasts.

Stereo broadcasts are noisy and

STEREO indicator blinks on and off.

Cannot select preset stations.

Buzzing or static during AM broadcasts.

AM broadcast sensitivity is poor.

Cannot set timer.

The unit does not work normally.

CAUSE

The AC power cord is not connected or not completely connected.

Loose speaker connections.

The protection circuit has been activated because of a short circuit, etc.

Incorrect cord connections.

Input source selection is not proper.

The component connected to this unit is disconnected from AC outlet.

Interference from starting motor of a nearby car.

Interference from the thermostat of a nearby electrical appliance.

Antenna input is too weak due to obstructions or excessive distance from the broadcasting station.

Insufficient antenna input.

Preset memory has been erased.

Interference from sources such as lightning, fluorescent lights, electric motors or thermostat of nearby electrical appliance.

TV or microprocessor is being used nearby.

Radio signal is weak or the antenna is not properly connected.

Current time is not set.

The internal microcomputer has been frozen by an external electric shock (lightning, excessive static electricity, etc.) or the power supply with low voltage.

REMEDY

Securely connect the power cord.

Connect properly.

Check that the speaker wires are not touching each other and then turn the unit back on.

Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists, the cords may be defective.

Make a proper input source selection.

Connect the AC power cord of the component to an

AC outlet.

Position the FM antenna as high and as far away from nearby roads as possible. Connect using a coaxial cable.

Check the antenna connection.

Install a multi-element type FM antenna if possible.

Install an antenna appropriate for the electric field strength of your area.

Reprogram memory presets.

The problem is difficult to eliminate, but can be lessened by grounding AM loop antenna.

Move away from TV or microprocessor.

Properly connect the AM loop antenna.

Change orientation of the AM loop antenna.

Install an external AM loop antenna.

Set current time.

Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet, and then plug in again after about one minute.

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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.”

CAUSE

The disc is damaged.

There is moisture on the laser pick-up.

The disc has been loaded upside down.

The disc is dirty.

The disc may be scratched or damaged.

REMEDY

Check the disc carefully; replace it if necessary.

Wait 20 to 30 minutes after switching the unit ON before trying to play a disc.

Reload the disc with the label side facing up.

Clean the disc.

Check the disc carefully; replace it if necessary.

The system cable is not connected securely.

Connect the system cable properly.

Sound “hums.”

Noise from inside of the unit.

The remote control does not work.

TV functions strangely when the remote control is being used.

The unit is being subjected to vibrations or impacts.

The disc is dirty.

Improper cable connections.

The disc may be warped.

The batteries of the remote control are too weak.

Remote control is too far away or is being used at an incorrect angle.

Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of the unit.

Remote control is being used near TV set with a remote control sensor.

Relocate the unit.

Clean the disc.

Securely connect the audio cables. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective.

Replace the disc.

Replace the batteries with new ones.

Use within 6 meters and 60 degree radius.

Change the position of the unit.

Relocate this unit away from the TV or cover the

TV’s remote control sensor.

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Specifications

Amplifier section

Minimum RMS output power per channel

................................................ 25 W + 25 W (6

Ω

1kHz 0.1% THD)

DIN Standard output power per channel (Europe model)

................................................ 28 W + 28 W (4

Ω

1kHz 0.7% THD)

Input sensitivity/Impedance

TAPE/MD/AUX ........................................................ 170 mV/47 k

Ω

Frequency response

MD etc. .................................................... 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

MD etc. 12.5 W, 6

Ω ...............................................................

0.04%

Signal-to-Noise ratio (IHF-A Network)

MD etc. (250 mV, Input shorted) ............................................ 98 dB

Output level/Impedance

REC OUT ................................................................. 170 mV/1.2 k

Ω

SUBWOOFER ............................................................. 2.0 V/1.2 k Ω

PHONES ..................................................................... 0.35 V/270

Ω

Tuner section

Tuning range

FM

[U.S.A. and Canada models] ................................ 87.5 – 107.9 MHz

[U.K., Europe, Australia, Korea and General models]

.......................................................................... 87.50 – 108.00 MHz

AM

[U.S.A. and Canada models] ................................... 530 – 1710 kHz

[U.K., Europe and Australia models] ...................... 531 – 1611 kHz

[Korea and General models] .................... 530/531 – 1710/1611 kHz

Sensitivity

FM (IHF, MONO) .................................................................. 1.0 µV

AM .................................................................................... 300 µV/m

CD player section

D/A converter ...................................................................... S-bit DAC

Laser diode properties

• Material: GaAIAs

• Wavelength: 780 nm

• Emission duration: continuous

• Laser output: max. 44.6 µW*

* This output is the value measured at a distance of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block.

General

Power supply

[U.S.A. and Canada models] ................................. AC 120 V, 60 Hz

[Australia model] ................................................... AC 240 V, 50 Hz

[U.K. and Europe models] ..................................... AC 230 V, 50 Hz

[General model] .......................... AC 110/120/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz

[Korea model] ................................................. AC 110/220 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption

[U.S.A. and Canada models] .................................................... 70 W

[U.K., Europe, Australia, Korea and General models]...............85 W

Power consumption (standby mode)

[U.S.A. and Canada models] ................................................. 0.65 W

[U.K., Europe and Australia models] ...................................... 0.9 W

Dimensions (W x H x D) ..................................... 217 x 168 x 312 mm

Weight ........................................................................................ 5.0 kg

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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