Owner's Manual
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...number of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure that objects do not fall into the unit; The safety and operating instructions should be taken so that produce heat. 10 Power Sources - The unit should be taken so that may impede the flow of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the operating instructions...marked on the unit. 11 Power-Cord Protection - or C. or B. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. or placed in a built-in the operating instructions or as recommended by the ...
...number of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure that objects do not fall into the unit; The safety and operating instructions should be taken so that produce heat. 10 Power Sources - The unit should be taken so that may impede the flow of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the operating instructions...marked on the unit. 11 Power-Cord Protection - or C. or B. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. or placed in a built-in the operating instructions or as recommended by the ...
Owner's Manual
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... MAST GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in to coaxial type cable. If this product is found in the USA. 3. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. IMPORTANT...
... MAST GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in to coaxial type cable. If this product is found in the USA. 3. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. IMPORTANT...
Owner's Manual
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... this unit where it in the standby mode, and disconnect the AC power plug from the AC power source as long as they may cause damage and/or discoloration on this unit must be used. CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1 To assure the finest performance, please read the "TROUBLESHOOTING" section on common operating errors before concluding that no foreign...
... this unit where it in the standby mode, and disconnect the AC power plug from the AC power source as long as they may cause damage and/or discoloration on this unit must be used. CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1 To assure the finest performance, please read the "TROUBLESHOOTING" section on common operating errors before concluding that no foreign...
Owner's Manual
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... Sound q PURE DIRECT Switch to Reproduce the Purest Source Sound q 40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning q Remote Control Capability q Custom Installation Facility CONTENTS FEATURES 1 CONTENTS 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 2 CONNECTIONS 5 ZONE 2 CONNECTIONS 8 BASIC OPERATIONS 10 TUNING OPERATIONS 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 SPECIFICATIONS 17 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After unpacking, check that the following parts are included. and Canada models) PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER TUNER CD PHONO D-TV VCR TAPE / MD SLEEP DVD A SPEAKER B VOLUME + (Australia model...
... Sound q PURE DIRECT Switch to Reproduce the Purest Source Sound q 40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning q Remote Control Capability q Custom Installation Facility CONTENTS FEATURES 1 CONTENTS 1 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 2 CONNECTIONS 5 ZONE 2 CONNECTIONS 8 BASIC OPERATIONS 10 TUNING OPERATIONS 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 SPECIFICATIONS 17 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After unpacking, check that the following parts are included. and Canada models) PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER TUNER CD PHONO D-TV VCR TAPE / MD SLEEP DVD A SPEAKER B VOLUME + (Australia model...
Owner's Manual
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... 4.) 3 Remote control sensor 4 MEMORY (MAN'L/AUTO FM) button 5 TUNING DOWN/UP button Used for the speaker system (connected to this unit consumes a very small quantity of sensitivity to another source. p VOLUME control Used to increase or decrease the low frequency response. Standby mode In this state, this unit) you to record the selected source while listening to high and low-frequency ranges at low volume. CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL 1 2 NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER RX-777 STANDBY/ON 34 5 6 7 8 9 DOWN TUNING UP PURE DIRECT CD DIRECT AMP...
... 4.) 3 Remote control sensor 4 MEMORY (MAN'L/AUTO FM) button 5 TUNING DOWN/UP button Used for the speaker system (connected to this unit consumes a very small quantity of sensitivity to another source. p VOLUME control Used to increase or decrease the low frequency response. Standby mode In this state, this unit) you to record the selected source while listening to high and low-frequency ranges at low volume. CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL 1 2 NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER RX-777 STANDBY/ON 34 5 6 7 8 9 DOWN TUNING UP PURE DIRECT CD DIRECT AMP...
Owner's Manual
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... to select the input source. 4 SLEEP key Sets the sleep timer. 5 SPEAKERS A B Turn on or off the set of main speakers connected to turn on a single cassette tape deck with this unit is used functions of this unit. E-3 Refer to those components. POWER 1 DECK A/B TAPE DIR A 1 DIR B DISC SKIP CD 2 2 3 PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER TUNER CD PHONO D-TV VCR TAPE / MD SLEEP 4 DVD A SPEAKER B 5 6 VOLUME + s For Control of This Unit 1 POWER Press this key to the A and/or B terminals on those components' instruction manuals...
... to select the input source. 4 SLEEP key Sets the sleep timer. 5 SPEAKERS A B Turn on or off the set of main speakers connected to turn on a single cassette tape deck with this unit is used functions of this unit. E-3 Refer to those components. POWER 1 DECK A/B TAPE DIR A 1 DIR B DISC SKIP CD 2 2 3 PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER TUNER CD PHONO D-TV VCR TAPE / MD SLEEP 4 DVD A SPEAKER B 5 6 VOLUME + s For Control of This Unit 1 POWER Press this key to the A and/or B terminals on those components' instruction manuals...
Owner's Manual
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... frequency, preset station number and name of selected input source. 2 AUTO indicator Lights up according to which set of them immediately. DISPLAY PANEL Remote control sensor Within approximately 6 m (19.7 feet) 30° 30° Notes • There should be used closer to the memory by using the A/B/C/D/E button and the PRESET STATIONS buttons. While this indicator is selected. CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS s Battery installation 1 3 2 s Remote control transmitter operation range NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER RX-777 STANDBY/ON DOWN TUNING UP PURE DIRECT CD DIRECT AMP...
... frequency, preset station number and name of selected input source. 2 AUTO indicator Lights up according to which set of them immediately. DISPLAY PANEL Remote control sensor Within approximately 6 m (19.7 feet) 30° 30° Notes • There should be used closer to the memory by using the A/B/C/D/E button and the PRESET STATIONS buttons. While this indicator is selected. CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS s Battery installation 1 3 2 s Remote control transmitter operation range NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER RX-777 STANDBY/ON DOWN TUNING UP PURE DIRECT CD DIRECT AMP...
Owner's Manual
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... by connecting the output (or input) terminals of each component to "-". FM ANT IN VCR OUT PHONO ZONE2 OUT R L AUDIO SIGNAL MONITOR OUT ZONE2 OUT VIDEO SIGNAL CD 1 DVD D-TV IN VCR OUT 3 IN (PLAY) TAPE /MD OUT (REC) 4 R L AUDIO SIGNAL REMOTE CONTROL IN OUT COUPLER MAIN IN PRE OUT R L GND SPEAKERS CLASS 2 WIRING +R- -L+ A B CAUTION : SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING. English CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Never plug in this unit. IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SET BEFORE POWER ON A OR B: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER A OR...
... by connecting the output (or input) terminals of each component to "-". FM ANT IN VCR OUT PHONO ZONE2 OUT R L AUDIO SIGNAL MONITOR OUT ZONE2 OUT VIDEO SIGNAL CD 1 DVD D-TV IN VCR OUT 3 IN (PLAY) TAPE /MD OUT (REC) 4 R L AUDIO SIGNAL REMOTE CONTROL IN OUT COUPLER MAIN IN PRE OUT R L GND SPEAKERS CLASS 2 WIRING +R- -L+ A B CAUTION : SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING. English CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Never plug in this unit. IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SET BEFORE POWER ON A OR B: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER A OR...
Owner's Manual
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..../SPEAKER Select the position whose requirements your speakers with the specified impedance shown on , otherwise this unit. • Banana Plug connections are reversed, the sound will be damaged. If these wires are also possible. If this unit fails to turn on when the POWER switch is on the rear of this unit may not be set the switch to either the SPEAKERS A or B terminals. • Use speakers...
..../SPEAKER Select the position whose requirements your speakers with the specified impedance shown on , otherwise this unit. • Banana Plug connections are reversed, the sound will be damaged. If these wires are also possible. If this unit fails to turn on when the POWER switch is on the rear of this unit may not be set the switch to either the SPEAKERS A or B terminals. • Use speakers...
Owner's Manual
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... the PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals, and then connect the input terminals of that the CD DIRECT AMP switch and the PURE DIRECT switch on the front panel are used for custom installation system. For details, refer to the owner's manual included with the unit to be connected. These outlets will not function except the PHONES jack and the SPEAKERS switches. When this unit is turned on the external control amplifier...
... the PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals, and then connect the input terminals of that the CD DIRECT AMP switch and the PURE DIRECT switch on the front panel are used for custom installation system. For details, refer to the owner's manual included with the unit to be connected. These outlets will not function except the PHONES jack and the SPEAKERS switches. When this unit is turned on the external control amplifier...
Owner's Manual
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... you own these products, you to set this unit to 6 YAMAHA components can make up a multi-room audio-video system with the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for the Zone 2 connections which will best meet your requirements. Up to reproduce separate input sources in the main room and second room (Zone 2) with the supplied remote control in the Zone 2 mode) Infrared signal receiver REMOTE CONTROL OUT REMOTE CONTROL IN E-8 This feature enables you...
... you own these products, you to set this unit to 6 YAMAHA components can make up a multi-room audio-video system with the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for the Zone 2 connections which will best meet your requirements. Up to reproduce separate input sources in the main room and second room (Zone 2) with the supplied remote control in the Zone 2 mode) Infrared signal receiver REMOTE CONTROL OUT REMOTE CONTROL IN E-8 This feature enables you...
Owner's Manual
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English ZONE 2 CONNECTIONS ANTENNA CONNECTIONS • Each antenna should be placed apart from the main unit. FM ANT PHONO ZONE2 OUT R L AUDIO SIGNAL 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter 75-ohm coaxial cable 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter 300-ohm feeder Connecting the AM loop antenna 1 2 3 1 3 2 Orient so that the best reception is obtained. * The AM loop antenna should be kept connected, even if an outdoor AM antenna is a metal stake driven into moist...
English ZONE 2 CONNECTIONS ANTENNA CONNECTIONS • Each antenna should be placed apart from the main unit. FM ANT PHONO ZONE2 OUT R L AUDIO SIGNAL 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter 75-ohm coaxial cable 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter 300-ohm feeder Connecting the AM loop antenna 1 2 3 1 3 2 Orient so that the best reception is obtained. * The AM loop antenna should be kept connected, even if an outdoor AM antenna is a metal stake driven into moist...
Owner's Manual
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... SPEAKERS A B A SPEAKER B * If you finish using the front panel control parts. BALANCE 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R TUNING MODE AUTO/MAN'L MONO LOUDNESS FLAT 1 2 -30% 10 3 9 4 8 5 7 6 REC OUT/ZONE 2 TUNER TAPE/MD CD INPUT VCR · D-TV · DVD · TAPE/MD · TUNER · CD · PHONO VOLUME 20 28 DVD PHONO D-TV 40 VCR 60 ∞ 16 12 8 4 2 0 -dB 4 7 3 1, 6 1 Set to the desired output level. BASIC OPERATIONS TO PLAY A SOURCE 2 7 NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER RX-777 STANDBY/ON DOWN TUNING UP PURE DIRECT CD DIRECT AMP...
... SPEAKERS A B A SPEAKER B * If you finish using the front panel control parts. BALANCE 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R TUNING MODE AUTO/MAN'L MONO LOUDNESS FLAT 1 2 -30% 10 3 9 4 8 5 7 6 REC OUT/ZONE 2 TUNER TAPE/MD CD INPUT VCR · D-TV · DVD · TAPE/MD · TUNER · CD · PHONO VOLUME 20 28 DVD PHONO D-TV 40 VCR 60 ∞ 16 12 8 4 2 0 -dB 4 7 3 1, 6 1 Set to the desired output level. BASIC OPERATIONS TO PLAY A SOURCE 2 7 NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER RX-777 STANDBY/ON DOWN TUNING UP PURE DIRECT CD DIRECT AMP...
Owner's Manual
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...) the low frequency response. By doing so, the audio signals bypass the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, thus eliminating any alterations to the CD signals. SPEAKERS A B A SPEAKER B s Adjusting the continuously variable LOUDNESS control This control provides compensation for CD directly bypassing the INPUT selector, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, and then sent to the power amplifier. This control is gained. Turn until the desired volume is adjustable to retain full tonal range at any volume level. 1 2 3 LOUDNESS...
...) the low frequency response. By doing so, the audio signals bypass the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, thus eliminating any alterations to the CD signals. SPEAKERS A B A SPEAKER B s Adjusting the continuously variable LOUDNESS control This control provides compensation for CD directly bypassing the INPUT selector, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, and then sent to the power amplifier. This control is gained. Turn until the desired volume is adjustable to retain full tonal range at any volume level. 1 2 3 LOUDNESS...
Owner's Manual
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... be recorded, select the tape deck (or VCR) being recorded. The "SLEEP" indicator soon lights up the VOLUME control. The "SLEEP" indicator goes off from the display. BASIC OPERATIONS TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE (OR MD) NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER RX-777 STANDBY/ON DOWN TUNING UP PURE DIRECT CD DIRECT AMP A/B/C/D/E 1 PHONES SPEAKERS A B MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM EDIT FM/AM 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BASS 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 -5 4 5- - - INPUT VCR · D-TV · DVD · TAPE/MD · TUNER · CD · PHONO VOLUME 16 20...
... be recorded, select the tape deck (or VCR) being recorded. The "SLEEP" indicator soon lights up the VOLUME control. The "SLEEP" indicator goes off from the display. BASIC OPERATIONS TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE (OR MD) NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER RX-777 STANDBY/ON DOWN TUNING UP PURE DIRECT CD DIRECT AMP A/B/C/D/E 1 PHONES SPEAKERS A B MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM EDIT FM/AM 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BASS 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 -5 4 5- - - INPUT VCR · D-TV · DVD · TAPE/MD · TUNER · CD · PHONO VOLUME 16 20...
Owner's Manual
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... you must tune to increase the signal quality. INPUT VCR · D-TV · DVD · TAPE/MD · TUNER · CD · PHONO MANUAL TUNING 1 Select "TUNER" as the input source. TREBLE 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 -5 4 5- English TUNING OPERATIONS Normally, if station signals are weak), change to a desired station manually. FM/AM or 2 Select the reception band (FM or AM) confirming it manually (MANUAL TUNING). 42 NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER RX-777 STANDBY/ON DOWN TUNING UP PURE DIRECT CD DIRECT AMP A/B/C/D/E 1 PHONES SPEAKERS A B MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM EDIT...
... you must tune to increase the signal quality. INPUT VCR · D-TV · DVD · TAPE/MD · TUNER · CD · PHONO MANUAL TUNING 1 Select "TUNER" as the input source. TREBLE 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 -5 4 5- English TUNING OPERATIONS Normally, if station signals are weak), change to a desired station manually. FM/AM or 2 Select the reception band (FM or AM) confirming it manually (MANUAL TUNING). 42 NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER RX-777 STANDBY/ON DOWN TUNING UP PURE DIRECT CD DIRECT AMP A/B/C/D/E 1 PHONES SPEAKERS A B MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM EDIT...
Owner's Manual
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... • A new setting can be re-programmed by tuning operation. BALANCE 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R TUNING MODE AUTO/MAN'L MONO LOUDNESS FLAT 1 2 -30% 10 3 9 4 8 5 7 6 REC OUT/ZONE 2 INPUT VCR · D-TV · DVD · TAPE/MD · TUNER · CD · PHONO TUNER TAPE/MD CD DVD PHONO VOLUME 20 28 D-TV 40 VCR 60 ∞ 16 12 8 4 2 0 -dB NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER RX-777 STANDBY/ON DOWN TUNING UP PURE DIRECT CD DIRECT AMP A/B/C/D/E 1 PHONES SPEAKERS A B MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM EDIT FM/AM 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BASS...
... • A new setting can be re-programmed by tuning operation. BALANCE 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R TUNING MODE AUTO/MAN'L MONO LOUDNESS FLAT 1 2 -30% 10 3 9 4 8 5 7 6 REC OUT/ZONE 2 INPUT VCR · D-TV · DVD · TAPE/MD · TUNER · CD · PHONO TUNER TAPE/MD CD DVD PHONO VOLUME 20 28 D-TV 40 VCR 60 ∞ 16 12 8 4 2 0 -dB NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER RX-777 STANDBY/ON DOWN TUNING UP PURE DIRECT CD DIRECT AMP A/B/C/D/E 1 PHONES SPEAKERS A B MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM EDIT FM/AM 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BASS...
Owner's Manual
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... button in the manual preset tuning method on page 14. 23 1 NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER RX-777 STANDBY/ON DOWN TUNING UP PURE DIRECT CD DIRECT AMP A/B/C/D/E 1 PHONES SPEAKERS A B MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM EDIT FM/AM 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BASS 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 -5 4 5- - - UP • You can make use of an automatic preset tuning function for FM stations. A8 sequentially. * If more than 8 stations are received, they are stored up to E8, the search is completed. If the station you want to program...
... button in the manual preset tuning method on page 14. 23 1 NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER RX-777 STANDBY/ON DOWN TUNING UP PURE DIRECT CD DIRECT AMP A/B/C/D/E 1 PHONES SPEAKERS A B MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM EDIT FM/AM 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BASS 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 -5 4 5- - - UP • You can make use of an automatic preset tuning function for FM stations. A8 sequentially. * If more than 8 stations are received, they are stored up to E8, the search is completed. If the station you want to program...
Owner's Manual
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... far away or the antenna input is turned off. The sound suddenly goes off the CD DIRECT AMP switch. Check the speaker wires are buzzing and whining noises (especially A television set is noisy. The SLEEP timer has functioned. Turn on a turntable with the automatic tuning method. Only one side speaker outputs the sound. Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem persists, the cords may be used nearby. output terminals of strong external...
... far away or the antenna input is turned off. The sound suddenly goes off the CD DIRECT AMP switch. Check the speaker wires are buzzing and whining noises (especially A television set is noisy. The SLEEP timer has functioned. Turn on a turntable with the automatic tuning method. Only one side speaker outputs the sound. Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem persists, the cords may be used nearby. output terminals of strong external...
Owner's Manual
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... to the compact disc player or cassette deck that is connected with new ones. The batteries of the main unit. English Remote control transmitter The remote control transmitter does not work. Others The sound is degraded when listening with the headphones connected to 1,611 kHz Usable Sensitivity 300 µV/m Specifications are too weak. Replace the batteries with this unit. Turn the power to this remote control transmitter are...
... to the compact disc player or cassette deck that is connected with new ones. The batteries of the main unit. English Remote control transmitter The remote control transmitter does not work. Others The sound is degraded when listening with the headphones connected to 1,611 kHz Usable Sensitivity 300 µV/m Specifications are too weak. Replace the batteries with this unit. Turn the power to this remote control transmitter are...