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... the signals received at the MAIN OUT jack via the LIMITER indicator (M). ■ MONITOR section K P.30 ■ Block and Level diagram PA SPEAKERS OUT MAXIMUM OUTPUT [400W/4Ω] NOMINAL OUTPUT [80W/4Ω] +30dB +11dB +4dB +20dB +10dB 0dB Power Amplifier output section level ...Level Meter This LED display shows the level of signals received at the MONITOR OUT jack (input/output panel 7). If you for purchasing the Yamaha EMX88S/EMX68S Powered Mixer. K Level Meter This LED display shows the level of signals received at the MAIN (STEREO) jack (input/output panel 7)....
... the signals received at the MAIN OUT jack via the LIMITER indicator (M). ■ MONITOR section K P.30 ■ Block and Level diagram PA SPEAKERS OUT MAXIMUM OUTPUT [400W/4Ω] NOMINAL OUTPUT [80W/4Ω] +30dB +11dB +4dB +20dB +10dB 0dB Power Amplifier output section level ...Level Meter This LED display shows the level of signals received at the MONITOR OUT jack (input/output panel 7). If you for purchasing the Yamaha EMX88S/EMX68S Powered Mixer. K Level Meter This LED display shows the level of signals received at the MAIN (STEREO) jack (input/output panel 7)....
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■ Block and Level diagram 6 EMX88S/EMX68S CH INPUT (CH1-2) (CH1-4) Low-Z [-50/-20dB] Hi-Z [-40/-10dB] CH INPUT (CH3-4) (CH5-6) Low-Z [-50/-20dB] Super Hi-Z [-30/0dB] PHANTOM OFF +15V ON ... MASTER BA [-6dB] [+4dB] MONO (BRIDGE) MAIN (L+R)-MON 2 STEREO 1 2 YSP ON/OFF LIMITER 1 MONITOR [+4dB] 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz LED METER (5 point) SPEAKERS OUT 1 A [400W/4Ω] 2 BRIDGE [800W/8Ω] 1 B [400W/4Ω] 2 SUM INV SUM [-6dB] [+4dB] BA EFF OUT [+4dB] MAIN L MAIN R EFFECT MONITOR MAIN L (NON-MUTE) MAIN...
■ Block and Level diagram 6 EMX88S/EMX68S CH INPUT (CH1-2) (CH1-4) Low-Z [-50/-20dB] Hi-Z [-40/-10dB] CH INPUT (CH3-4) (CH5-6) Low-Z [-50/-20dB] Super Hi-Z [-30/0dB] PHANTOM OFF +15V ON ... MASTER BA [-6dB] [+4dB] MONO (BRIDGE) MAIN (L+R)-MON 2 STEREO 1 2 YSP ON/OFF LIMITER 1 MONITOR [+4dB] 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz LED METER (5 point) SPEAKERS OUT 1 A [400W/4Ω] 2 BRIDGE [800W/8Ω] 1 B [400W/4Ω] 2 SUM INV SUM [-6dB] [+4dB] BA EFF OUT [+4dB] MAIN L MAIN R EFFECT MONITOR MAIN L (NON-MUTE) MAIN...
Owner's Manual
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...or a bare wire is exposed), ask your dealer. • Do not modify the unit. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Failure to do not touch the power cable plug if it to the SPEAKERS jack of this condition is still connected. Blocked ventilation holes are a fire hazard. •... Doing so is a fire and electrical shock hazard. • Do not remove the unit's cover. Operation • Use only speaker cables when connecting speakers to amplifier outputs. FOR CORRECT OPERATION - A damaged power cord is a potential electrical shock hazard. • This unit has ...
...or a bare wire is exposed), ask your dealer. • Do not modify the unit. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Failure to do not touch the power cable plug if it to the SPEAKERS jack of this condition is still connected. Blocked ventilation holes are a fire hazard. •... Doing so is a fire and electrical shock hazard. • Do not remove the unit's cover. Operation • Use only speaker cables when connecting speakers to amplifier outputs. FOR CORRECT OPERATION - A damaged power cord is a potential electrical shock hazard. • This unit has ...
Owner's Manual
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... adjust the delay time. • The EMX88S/EMX68S has implemented "EEEngine", Yamaha's epochal amp drive technology to create an unrivaled high-efficiency drive. MON], or [MAIN (L+R)] (bridge connection). s [MAIN (L+R)] + monitor The monaural-mixed main signal will be output from speaker jacks A of the EMX88S/EMX68S and enjoy long and trouble-free performance...
... adjust the delay time. • The EMX88S/EMX68S has implemented "EEEngine", Yamaha's epochal amp drive technology to create an unrivaled high-efficiency drive. MON], or [MAIN (L+R)] (bridge connection). s [MAIN (L+R)] + monitor The monaural-mixed main signal will be output from speaker jacks A of the EMX88S/EMX68S and enjoy long and trouble-free performance...
Owner's Manual
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...to pages 17-18 for other connection examples. • You may connect to MAIN L-R. EMX88S (EMX68S) EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Power amp select switch • This Quick Guide assumes that two main speakers are connected. Also, please read "Front and Rear Panel" and "Basic Operation" following steps ...(1-5) explain the basic connection and operation of connecting two main speakers. EMX88S (EMX68S) Setting the power amplifier mode Set the power amp select switch (located on the right corner on the panel) to...
...to pages 17-18 for other connection examples. • You may connect to MAIN L-R. EMX88S (EMX68S) EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Power amp select switch • This Quick Guide assumes that two main speakers are connected. Also, please read "Front and Rear Panel" and "Basic Operation" following steps ...(1-5) explain the basic connection and operation of connecting two main speakers. EMX88S (EMX68S) Setting the power amplifier mode Set the power amp select switch (located on the right corner on the panel) to...
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...processor connected to prevent the speakers from being damaged. • To correct the low range, turn on the power to all external devices connected to the EMX88S/EMX68S. 2 Make sure that the MASTER controls in stereo. EMX88S (EMX68S) Synthesizer, Drum machine, Guitar processor EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual • Be... musical instrument such as L/MONO and R) of the channel. STEP 2 Power on 1 Turn on the YAMAHA SPEAKER PROCESSING switch in the upper right corner of the channel. EMX88S (EMX68S) If you can also use the Hi-Z jack and the Low-Z jack for the same channel at the...
...processor connected to prevent the speakers from being damaged. • To correct the low range, turn on the power to all external devices connected to the EMX88S/EMX68S. 2 Make sure that the MASTER controls in stereo. EMX88S (EMX68S) Synthesizer, Drum machine, Guitar processor EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual • Be... musical instrument such as L/MONO and R) of the channel. STEP 2 Power on 1 Turn on the YAMAHA SPEAKER PROCESSING switch in the upper right corner of the channel. EMX88S (EMX68S) If you can also use the Hi-Z jack and the Low-Z jack for the same channel at the...
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...; Be sure to follow the power off 1 Press the POWER switch of the EMX88S/EMX68S to turn on the ON switch in the DIGITAL EFFECT section. STEP 5 Power off sequence specified above to prevent the speakers from the microphone. The ON switch indicator lights up. 2 Using the Program selector, select... damaged. • Set the MASTER controls in the MAIN section and the MONITOR section to "0" for a long time, the built-in amplifier and speakers may be damaged. EMX88S (EMX68S) STEP 4 Applying built-in effects 1 Turn on the power to the unit).
...; Be sure to follow the power off 1 Press the POWER switch of the EMX88S/EMX68S to turn on the ON switch in the DIGITAL EFFECT section. STEP 5 Power off sequence specified above to prevent the speakers from the microphone. The ON switch indicator lights up. 2 Using the Program selector, select... damaged. • Set the MASTER controls in the MAIN section and the MONITOR section to "0" for a long time, the built-in amplifier and speakers may be damaged. EMX88S (EMX68S) STEP 4 Applying built-in effects 1 Turn on the power to the unit).
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...the effect type for adjusting the frequency response of feedback. 9 DIGITAL EFFECT ON switch Use this control to adjust the effect signal sent to the speakers and the line level signal output from the built-in the MAIN and MONITOR sections. B EFFECT RTN control Use this switch to turn the built... This section allows you to turn the digital effect on and off. When this adjusts the amount of the stereo (MAIN L, R) bus signal. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual The specified time will be remembered even if the power is TAP DELAY. E B C D A Graphic equalizer The EMX88S...
...the effect type for adjusting the frequency response of feedback. 9 DIGITAL EFFECT ON switch Use this control to adjust the effect signal sent to the speakers and the line level signal output from the built-in the MAIN and MONITOR sections. B EFFECT RTN control Use this switch to turn the built... This section allows you to turn the digital effect on and off. When this adjusts the amount of the stereo (MAIN L, R) bus signal. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual The specified time will be remembered even if the power is TAP DELAY. E B C D A Graphic equalizer The EMX88S...
Owner's Manual
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...Low-Z XLR type input jacks of channels 1-6 (EMX88S), 1-4 (EMX68S). K Peak level indicator This indicator allows you to cut . Note: To avoid distortion, adjust the MASTER control (J) so that is flat which feedback easily occurs. This setting is output to the SPEAKERS A, B, BRIDGE jacks and the MAIN (STEREO) jack (input/...cut or boost each frequency band by a maximum of ±12dB. This setting is output to both the MONITOR bus signal output to the speakers and the line level signal sent from the 2TR IN jacks to reduce the level of frequency bands at when a slider is output from ...
...Low-Z XLR type input jacks of channels 1-6 (EMX88S), 1-4 (EMX68S). K Peak level indicator This indicator allows you to cut . Note: To avoid distortion, adjust the MASTER control (J) so that is flat which feedback easily occurs. This setting is output to the SPEAKERS A, B, BRIDGE jacks and the MAIN (STEREO) jack (input/...cut or boost each frequency band by a maximum of ±12dB. This setting is output to both the MONITOR bus signal output to the speakers and the line level signal sent from the 2TR IN jacks to reduce the level of frequency bands at when a slider is output from ...
Owner's Manual
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...nal level of the following settings to specify the signals to be routed to the corresponding jacks according to on . EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual M N s YAMAHA SPEAKER PROCESSING O ON/OFF switch This switch enables you to this switch does not affect the signal from the power amp section..., and a monaural signal that is a mix of the speakers. O M LIMITER indicator This indicator lights up . Set the switch to compensate the low range of the stereo (MAIN L, R) bus is output from channels 1-8 (EMX88S) or channels 1-6 (EMX68S). P s Power switch and indicator Q Q Power ON/OFF switch ...
...nal level of the following settings to specify the signals to be routed to the corresponding jacks according to on . EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual M N s YAMAHA SPEAKER PROCESSING O ON/OFF switch This switch enables you to this switch does not affect the signal from the power amp section..., and a monaural signal that is a mix of the speakers. O M LIMITER indicator This indicator lights up . Set the switch to compensate the low range of the stereo (MAIN L, R) bus is output from channels 1-8 (EMX88S) or channels 1-6 (EMX68S). P s Power switch and indicator Q Q Power ON/OFF switch ...
Owner's Manual
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... the plug of the rear panel to an AC outlet that meets the requirements stated in the specifications in which speakers can be connected to the EMX88S/EMX68S. • Two-channel connection • Two-channel parallel connection • Bridge connection At this time, use the power ...power cord to avoid blocking the heated air flow. The EMX88S/EMX68S has two internal power amps. There are three ways in this socket. 16 Front and rear panel Rear panel 2 1 Speaker output jacks (SPEAKERS) Connect speakers here. Refer to the "Connections" section on the control panel to select...
... the plug of the rear panel to an AC outlet that meets the requirements stated in the specifications in which speakers can be connected to the EMX88S/EMX68S. • Two-channel connection • Two-channel parallel connection • Bridge connection At this time, use the power ...power cord to avoid blocking the heated air flow. The EMX88S/EMX68S has two internal power amps. There are three ways in this socket. 16 Front and rear panel Rear panel 2 1 Speaker output jacks (SPEAKERS) Connect speakers here. Refer to the "Connections" section on the control panel to select...
Owner's Manual
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...not be connected to the A and B jacks. s Connecting main speakers There are three ways in the range of 8-16 ohms. A maximum output of 400W + 400W will be output respectively to the speakers connected to the EMX88S/EMX68S. A maximum output of outputs. If the power amp select switch is... set of 400W + 400W will be obtained when 4ohm speakers are connecting only one or two speakers each set to MAIN L-R or MAIN (L+R)-MON: ...
...not be connected to the A and B jacks. s Connecting main speakers There are three ways in the range of 8-16 ohms. A maximum output of 400W + 400W will be output respectively to the speakers connected to the EMX88S/EMX68S. A maximum output of outputs. If the power amp select switch is... set of 400W + 400W will be obtained when 4ohm speakers are connecting only one or two speakers each set to MAIN L-R or MAIN (L+R)-MON: ...
Owner's Manual
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...;-16Ω Caution: When using two-channel connection or two-channel parallel connection, do not connect a speaker to either the A or B jacks. VOL Powered monitor EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual The BRIDGE jack has a protective cap that prevents a speaker from being accidentally connected to it when you are using a bridge connection, do not connect...
...;-16Ω Caution: When using two-channel connection or two-channel parallel connection, do not connect a speaker to either the A or B jacks. VOL Powered monitor EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual The BRIDGE jack has a protective cap that prevents a speaker from being accidentally connected to it when you are using a bridge connection, do not connect...
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Power amp Monitor Speakers EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual s Example connections Synthesizer, Drum Box CD Player Connections 19 Cassette Deck Microphone Foot switch (YAMAHA FC5) 88 Effect Processor Main Speakers Electric bass Electric-acoustic guitar * Speakers normally connect to the jacks on the rear panel. When more speaker outputs are needed, use the MAIN (STEREO) jacks are for stereo output and the MONITOR jack is for monaural output.
Power amp Monitor Speakers EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual s Example connections Synthesizer, Drum Box CD Player Connections 19 Cassette Deck Microphone Foot switch (YAMAHA FC5) 88 Effect Processor Main Speakers Electric bass Electric-acoustic guitar * Speakers normally connect to the jacks on the rear panel. When more speaker outputs are needed, use the MAIN (STEREO) jacks are for stereo output and the MONITOR jack is for monaural output.
Owner's Manual
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...controls of each channel, rotate the equalizer controls as desired. 7 Use the MAIN section graphic equalizer and MASTER control to channels 1-6 (EMX88S), 1-4 (EMX68S), turn on in digital effect, allowing reverberation or ambiance to be added to vocals or instrumental sounds. 1 Connect a mic or instrument to the ... of the channels to which you to create a mix that the level controls of each channel. Sending an independent mix to the monitor speakers 1 Set the MONITOR section MASTER control to the "√" position. 2 Adjust the MONITOR control to increase the level of the channel ...
...controls of each channel, rotate the equalizer controls as desired. 7 Use the MAIN section graphic equalizer and MASTER control to channels 1-6 (EMX88S), 1-4 (EMX68S), turn on in digital effect, allowing reverberation or ambiance to be added to vocals or instrumental sounds. 1 Connect a mic or instrument to the ... of the channels to which you to create a mix that the level controls of each channel. Sending an independent mix to the monitor speakers 1 Set the MONITOR section MASTER control to the "√" position. 2 Adjust the MONITOR control to increase the level of the channel ...
Owner's Manual
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...2TR IN control to adjust the level so that of the main speakers can be used as a CD player or an LD player, to channels 7-8 (EMX88S), 5-6 (EMX68S) LINE inputs. Main Speakers Set to MAIN L-R SPEAKERS B1/2 Main Speakers SPEAKERS A1/2 Powered monitor VOL Microphone CD Player Cassette Deck Connections •... the MASTER control of the MAIN section to the "√" position. 3 Start playback on in which the EMX88S/EMX68S can be sent to the powered monitor speakers connected to the MONITOR jack. The MIC and LINE inputs of channel 7 can connect a stereo playback device, such as...
...2TR IN control to adjust the level so that of the main speakers can be used as a CD player or an LD player, to channels 7-8 (EMX88S), 5-6 (EMX68S) LINE inputs. Main Speakers Set to MAIN L-R SPEAKERS B1/2 Main Speakers SPEAKERS A1/2 Powered monitor VOL Microphone CD Player Cassette Deck Connections •... the MASTER control of the MAIN section to the "√" position. 3 Start playback on in which the EMX88S/EMX68S can be sent to the powered monitor speakers connected to the MONITOR jack. The MIC and LINE inputs of channel 7 can connect a stereo playback device, such as...
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In this example shows an external effects pro- MON 2 SPEAKERS B 1 2 Monitor Speakers Microphone Electric bass Electric-acoustic guitar 88 Effect Processor Footswitch (YAMAHA FC5) (TAP) *1 Footswitch (YAMAHA FC5) (EFFECT ON/OFF) Synthesizer *1. Connections Main Speakers SPEAKERS A 1 Set to the EMX88S/EMX68S, in practice, only one effects processor, internal or external, will be used at a time, so the footswitch...
In this example shows an external effects pro- MON 2 SPEAKERS B 1 2 Monitor Speakers Microphone Electric bass Electric-acoustic guitar 88 Effect Processor Footswitch (YAMAHA FC5) (TAP) *1 Footswitch (YAMAHA FC5) (EFFECT ON/OFF) Synthesizer *1. Connections Main Speakers SPEAKERS A 1 Set to the EMX88S/EMX68S, in practice, only one effects processor, internal or external, will be used at a time, so the footswitch...
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... external effect so that the EFFECT controls are turned all the way down the EFFECT RTN controls of the external effect to the EMX88S/EMX68S's AUX IN jack. If the EFFECT controls are using an external effect such as keyboards, to the channel input jacks. • Connect ...the main speakers to the SPEAKERS A, B 1/2 jacks and the monitor speakers. • If you are raised, feedback will occur, and your speakers may be applied. 3 Adjust the input level of the sound processed by the effect. Using an...
... external effect so that the EFFECT controls are turned all the way down the EFFECT RTN controls of the external effect to the EMX88S/EMX68S's AUX IN jack. If the EFFECT controls are using an external effect such as keyboards, to the channel input jacks. • Connect ...the main speakers to the SPEAKERS A, B 1/2 jacks and the monitor speakers. • If you are raised, feedback will occur, and your speakers may be applied. 3 Adjust the input level of the sound processed by the effect. Using an...
Owner's Manual
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...Hi-Z jack for each channel may not have come loose. The POWER indicator is not powerful enough relative to the level of 4-8 ohms. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual was too great, and the protection cir- • If the level setting is not effective. ers. • If the load ... LOW control for the same channel at the beginning of the main section when doing so. A: Yes. Q: The monitoring sound from the speakers is lit. Or, you have malfunctioned. 26 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The following three points to prevent The load on the amplifier of this...
...Hi-Z jack for each channel may not have come loose. The POWER indicator is not powerful enough relative to the level of 4-8 ohms. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual was too great, and the protection cir- • If the level setting is not effective. ers. • If the load ... LOW control for the same channel at the beginning of the main section when doing so. A: Yes. Q: The monitoring sound from the speakers is lit. Or, you have malfunctioned. 26 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The following three points to prevent The load on the amplifier of this...
Owner's Manual
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[email protected]% THD at 1 kHz MAIN BRIDGE: 800 W/8Ω @0.5% THD at 1 kHz 20 Hz-20 kHz +1 dB, -3 dB @1 W output into 8Ω (SPEAKERS OUT) 20 Hz-20 kHz +1 dB, -3 dB @+4 dB output into 10 kΩ (MAIN OUT, MONITOR OUT, EFFECT OUT) Less than 0.5% @20 Hz...into 10 kΩ (MAIN OUT, MONITOR OUT, EFFECT OUT) -124 dB equivalent input noise, -65 dB residual output noise (SPEAKERS OUT) -88 dB residual output noise (MAIN OUT, MONITOR OUT) -79 dB (MAIN OUT) Master level control: nominal level,...50 Hz/350W Weight 15.5 kg Supplied accessories AC power cord, Owner's Manual EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual
[email protected]% THD at 1 kHz MAIN BRIDGE: 800 W/8Ω @0.5% THD at 1 kHz 20 Hz-20 kHz +1 dB, -3 dB @1 W output into 8Ω (SPEAKERS OUT) 20 Hz-20 kHz +1 dB, -3 dB @+4 dB output into 10 kΩ (MAIN OUT, MONITOR OUT, EFFECT OUT) Less than 0.5% @20 Hz...into 10 kΩ (MAIN OUT, MONITOR OUT, EFFECT OUT) -124 dB equivalent input noise, -65 dB residual output noise (SPEAKERS OUT) -88 dB residual output noise (MAIN OUT, MONITOR OUT) -79 dB (MAIN OUT) Master level control: nominal level,...50 Hz/350W Weight 15.5 kg Supplied accessories AC power cord, Owner's Manual EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual