Owner's Manual
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Retain this unit in a safe place for future reference. CX-1 CX-2 Natural Sound Stereo Pre-Amplifier CONTENTS Safety Instructions 2 Features 3 Supplied Accessories 3 Connections 4 Operations 7 Remote Control Transmitter ...... 11 Specifications 16 Troubleshooting 18 IMPORTANT! Please record the serial number of the unit. OWNER'S MANUAL Model: Serial No.: The serial number is located on the rear of this Owner's Manual in the space below.
Retain this unit in a safe place for future reference. CX-1 CX-2 Natural Sound Stereo Pre-Amplifier CONTENTS Safety Instructions 2 Features 3 Supplied Accessories 3 Connections 4 Operations 7 Remote Control Transmitter ...... 11 Specifications 16 Troubleshooting 18 IMPORTANT! Please record the serial number of the unit. OWNER'S MANUAL Model: Serial No.: The serial number is located on the rear of this Owner's Manual in the space below.
Owner's Manual
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...-in the operating instructions should be unplugged from excessive volume levels. The unit should be walked on the unit and in installation, such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that may block the ventilation openings; The unit should be connected to overturn. 7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The power cord of the type described in the operating instructions or as recommended...
...-in the operating instructions should be unplugged from excessive volume levels. The unit should be walked on the unit and in installation, such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that may block the ventilation openings; The unit should be connected to overturn. 7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The power cord of the type described in the operating instructions or as recommended...
Owner's Manual
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... Regulations, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. this manual, meets FCC requirements. Follow all installations. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to other equipment. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to use the product. 2. PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER SKIP PLAY CD SEARCH PAUSE/STOP DISC SKIP DIR A DECK A/B DIR B AUX PLAY TAPE 1 REC/PAUSE STOP REC MUTE TAPE 2 TAPE 3 MUTING - + VOLUME CHAPTER...
... Regulations, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. this manual, meets FCC requirements. Follow all installations. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to other equipment. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to use the product. 2. PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER SKIP PLAY CD SEARCH PAUSE/STOP DISC SKIP DIR A DECK A/B DIR B AUX PLAY TAPE 1 REC/PAUSE STOP REC MUTE TAPE 2 TAPE 3 MUTING - + VOLUME CHAPTER...
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Turntable Compact disc player Tape deck 2 Power amplifier GND OUTPUT OUTPUT LINE OUT LINE IN INPUT REMOTE CONTROL GND PHONO TUNER L L L MM/MC CARTRIDGE LOAD 220Ω IKΩ R R R CD AUX TAPE 1 TAPE 2 TAPE 3 PRE OUT PB REC OUT PB REC OUT PB REC OUT L L R R REMOTE CONTROL POWER AMP AC OUTLETS SWITCHED I20V 60Hz 200W MAX. TOTAL I.7A MAX. model) To AC outlet OUTPUT AUDIO OUT LINE OUT LINE IN LINE OUT LINE IN Tuner Video cassette player, LD player, etc. CONNECTIONS q Before...
Turntable Compact disc player Tape deck 2 Power amplifier GND OUTPUT OUTPUT LINE OUT LINE IN INPUT REMOTE CONTROL GND PHONO TUNER L L L MM/MC CARTRIDGE LOAD 220Ω IKΩ R R R CD AUX TAPE 1 TAPE 2 TAPE 3 PRE OUT PB REC OUT PB REC OUT PB REC OUT L L R R REMOTE CONTROL POWER AMP AC OUTLETS SWITCHED I20V 60Hz 200W MAX. TOTAL I.7A MAX. model) To AC outlet OUTPUT AUDIO OUT LINE OUT LINE IN LINE OUT LINE IN Tuner Video cassette player, LD player, etc. CONNECTIONS q Before...
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... AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Turntable LD player, TV tuner, etc. TOTAL IN OUT IN OUT VIDEO SIGNAL (U.S.A. Tape deck 2 Video cassette recorder 2 Monitor TV * : Refer to "ABOUT THE ACCESSORY COMPONENTS ON THE REAR PANEL" on page 6. 5 Tuner Compact disc player Tape deck 1 Video cassette recorder 1 Power amplifier OUTPUT OUTPUT LINE OUT LINE IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN REMOTE CONTROL INPUT MC/MM L CD L POWER AMP IN REMOTE CONTROL TUNER LD TAPE 1 TAPE 2 VCR 1 VCR 2 PRE OUT R L R L PHONO...
... AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Turntable LD player, TV tuner, etc. TOTAL IN OUT IN OUT VIDEO SIGNAL (U.S.A. Tape deck 2 Video cassette recorder 2 Monitor TV * : Refer to "ABOUT THE ACCESSORY COMPONENTS ON THE REAR PANEL" on page 6. 5 Tuner Compact disc player Tape deck 1 Video cassette recorder 1 Power amplifier OUTPUT OUTPUT LINE OUT LINE IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN REMOTE CONTROL INPUT MC/MM L CD L POWER AMP IN REMOTE CONTROL TUNER LD TAPE 1 TAPE 2 VCR 1 VCR 2 PRE OUT R L R L PHONO...
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... OUT VIDEO SIGNAL Composite video terminals ABOUT THE ACCESSORY COMPONENTS ON THE REAR PANEL AC OUTLETS (SWITCHED) (U.S.A., Canada, Europe and General models 3 SWITCHED OUTLETS (Australia and U.K. The power to either connector. 6 Note If you have the YAMAHA power amplifier MX-1 or MX-2, connect this unit is completed, keep the POWER switch of the power amplifier pressed inward (to the REMOTE CONTROL (PRE AMP) connector of the power amplifier is 200 watts. to the composite video terminals...
... OUT VIDEO SIGNAL Composite video terminals ABOUT THE ACCESSORY COMPONENTS ON THE REAR PANEL AC OUTLETS (SWITCHED) (U.S.A., Canada, Europe and General models 3 SWITCHED OUTLETS (Australia and U.K. The power to either connector. 6 Note If you have the YAMAHA power amplifier MX-1 or MX-2, connect this unit is completed, keep the POWER switch of the power amplifier pressed inward (to the REMOTE CONTROL (PRE AMP) connector of the power amplifier is 200 watts. to the composite video terminals...
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... rear panel is set to the position corresponding to the type of cartridge being used by the turntable. (Refer to page 6.) 4 Play the source. 5 -20dB VOLUME l8 l6 l4 20 l2 24 l0 28 8 34 6 40 4 50 3 60 70 2 l 0 -dB Adjust to the desired output level. 6 If desired, adjust the LOUDNESS (for CX-2 only), BASS, TREBLE and/or BALANCE controls, etc. (Refer to the " " position. 2 POWER 3 Select a desired input source...
... rear panel is set to the position corresponding to the type of cartridge being used by the turntable. (Refer to page 6.) 4 Play the source. 5 -20dB VOLUME l8 l6 l4 20 l2 24 l0 28 8 34 6 40 4 50 3 60 70 2 l 0 -dB Adjust to the desired output level. 6 If desired, adjust the LOUDNESS (for CX-2 only), BASS, TREBLE and/or BALANCE controls, etc. (Refer to the " " position. 2 POWER 3 Select a desired input source...
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...INPUT INPUT CD AUX TUNER CD LD TUNER TAPE 1 PHONO TAPE 1 PHONO TAPE 2 TAPE 2 TAPE 3 VCR 1 VCR 2 4 Set the tape deck (or VCR) in shaded area ( ) is not present on the material being used for CX-2 only), BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, VOLUME controls and PURE DIRECT switch settings have no effect on CX-1. 1 3,5 3 TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE (OR DUB FROM A TAPE TO ANOTHER) 1 Select the source to enjoy another source while recording, select it with the INPUT selector. INPUT CD AUX TUNER TAPE 1 PHONO TAPE 2 TAPE 3 INPUT CD LD TUNER TAPE 1 PHONO TAPE...
...INPUT INPUT CD AUX TUNER CD LD TUNER TAPE 1 PHONO TAPE 1 PHONO TAPE 2 TAPE 2 TAPE 3 VCR 1 VCR 2 4 Set the tape deck (or VCR) in shaded area ( ) is not present on the material being used for CX-2 only), BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, VOLUME controls and PURE DIRECT switch settings have no effect on CX-1. 1 3,5 3 TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE (OR DUB FROM A TAPE TO ANOTHER) 1 Select the source to enjoy another source while recording, select it with the INPUT selector. INPUT CD AUX TUNER TAPE 1 PHONO TAPE 2 TAPE 3 INPUT CD LD TUNER TAPE 1 PHONO TAPE...
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... to operate controls inside the control door, close the door To open the door 9 REC OUT selector setting on tape dubbing To dub from tape deck 1 to tape deck 2 or 3 (or both tape deck 2 and 3 at the same time) REC OUT AUX 1 2/3 TAPE COPY 2 1/3 3 1/2 CD TUNER PHONO To dub from tape deck 2 to tape deck 1 or 3 (or both tape deck 1 and 2 at the same time) REC OUT AUX 1 2/3 TAPE COPY 2 1/3 3 1/2 CD TUNER PHONO Source signals from the tape deck or VCR selected...
... to operate controls inside the control door, close the door To open the door 9 REC OUT selector setting on tape dubbing To dub from tape deck 1 to tape deck 2 or 3 (or both tape deck 2 and 3 at the same time) REC OUT AUX 1 2/3 TAPE COPY 2 1/3 3 1/2 CD TUNER PHONO To dub from tape deck 2 to tape deck 1 or 3 (or both tape deck 1 and 2 at the same time) REC OUT AUX 1 2/3 TAPE COPY 2 1/3 3 1/2 CD TUNER PHONO Source signals from the tape deck or VCR selected...
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... audio signal bypasses the LOUDNESS (for the human ears' loss of the output volume to the left and right speakers to . 40 4 50 3 60 70 2 l 0 -dB 3 LOUDNESS 0 dB 0 9 8 67 Turn so that the indicator above the INPUT selector on the front panel illuminates. Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls BASS : Turn this clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to the PHONES jack. BALANCE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R Adjusting the...
... audio signal bypasses the LOUDNESS (for the human ears' loss of the output volume to the left and right speakers to . 40 4 50 3 60 70 2 l 0 -dB 3 LOUDNESS 0 dB 0 9 8 67 Turn so that the indicator above the INPUT selector on the front panel illuminates. Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls BASS : Turn this clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to the PHONES jack. BALANCE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R Adjusting the...
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... the remote control transmitter must be used for replacement. q If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong lighting (especially an inverter type of them immediately. In this case, reposition the main unit to work correctly. q Be sure the polarities are weak. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries. 11 and Europe models) Remote control transmitter operation range 1 3 Remote control sensor 2 (U.S.A., Canada and General models...
... the remote control transmitter must be used for replacement. q If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong lighting (especially an inverter type of them immediately. In this case, reposition the main unit to work correctly. q Be sure the polarities are weak. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries. 11 and Europe models) Remote control transmitter operation range 1 3 Remote control sensor 2 (U.S.A., Canada and General models...
Owner's Manual
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... YPC (Yamaha Preset Code) position. 12 and Europe Models) POWER PHONO - PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER SKIP PLAY CD SEARCH PAUSE/STOP DISC SKIP DIR A DECK A/B DIR B AUX PLAY TAPE 1 REC/PAUSE STOP REC MUTE TAPE 2 TAPE 3 MUTING - + VOLUME (U.S.A., Canada and General models) CHAPTER REC/PAUSE DIR A REC MUTE MUTE DIR B TAPE 1 TAPE 2 (Australia, U.K. If the CD player, tuner, tape deck, etc. PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER SKIP PLAY CD...
... YPC (Yamaha Preset Code) position. 12 and Europe Models) POWER PHONO - PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER SKIP PLAY CD SEARCH PAUSE/STOP DISC SKIP DIR A DECK A/B DIR B AUX PLAY TAPE 1 REC/PAUSE STOP REC MUTE TAPE 2 TAPE 3 MUTING - + VOLUME (U.S.A., Canada and General models) CHAPTER REC/PAUSE DIR A REC MUTE MUTE DIR B TAPE 1 TAPE 2 (Australia, U.K. If the CD player, tuner, tape deck, etc. PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER SKIP PLAY CD...
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... panel illuminates. VOLUME +/- E) of preset station buttons. CD player keys Controls compact disc player. * DISC SKIP is applicable only to compact disc changer. LD player keys (U.S.A., Canada and General models of CX-2 only) Controls LD player. * There are some models which have a key with both the functions of PLAY and PAUSE. Tape deck keys Controls tape deck. * DIR A, B and DECK A/B are identical, their function will reverse the direction of This Unit POWER Turns the power on your component...
... panel illuminates. VOLUME +/- E) of preset station buttons. CD player keys Controls compact disc player. * DISC SKIP is applicable only to compact disc changer. LD player keys (U.S.A., Canada and General models of CX-2 only) Controls LD player. * There are some models which have a key with both the functions of PLAY and PAUSE. Tape deck keys Controls tape deck. * DIR A, B and DECK A/B are identical, their function will reverse the direction of This Unit POWER Turns the power on your component...
Owner's Manual
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... various audio and video components more other remote control transmitters, thus making operation of YAMAHA Preset Code. REMOTE CONTROL "LEARNING" FUNCTION (U.S.A., Canada and General models of CX-2 only) The keys on this remote control transmitter can then be used in which, due to the signal-coding and modulation employed by the other remote control transmitter, this unit will not erase learned functions. CLEAR button This button is used only for learning other remote control transmitter's functions. RESET button...
... various audio and video components more other remote control transmitters, thus making operation of YAMAHA Preset Code. REMOTE CONTROL "LEARNING" FUNCTION (U.S.A., Canada and General models of CX-2 only) The keys on this remote control transmitter can then be used in which, due to the signal-coding and modulation employed by the other remote control transmitter, this unit will not erase learned functions. CLEAR button This button is used only for learning other remote control transmitter's functions. RESET button...
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... USER position if a new function has not been learned to be learned, the TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator will flash two times. In this unit. Try operating your components. 15 Trouble shooting guide q If learning cannot be retained while you operate the desired component with new ones. q The originally preset function of the learned functions will be made successfully, or if this remote control transmitter does not function...
... USER position if a new function has not been learned to be learned, the TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator will flash two times. In this unit. Try operating your components. 15 Trouble shooting guide q If learning cannot be retained while you operate the desired component with new ones. q The originally preset function of the learned functions will be made successfully, or if this remote control transmitter does not function...
Owner's Manual
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...;V Channel Separation (Vol. -30 dB) PHONO MM/MC (Input Shorted 1 kHz/10 kHz 80 dB/70 dB CD/TUNER/TAPE/AUX (Input 5.1 k-ohms Terminated 1 kHz/10 kHz) ......85 dB/65 dB Tone Control Characteristics BASS: Boost/cut 10 dB (20 Hz) Turnover Frequency 350 Hz TREBLE: Boost/cut 10 dB (20 kHz) Turnover Frequency 3.5 kHz Filter Characteristics SUBSONIC FILTER .........15 Hz, -18 dB/oct Audio...
...;V Channel Separation (Vol. -30 dB) PHONO MM/MC (Input Shorted 1 kHz/10 kHz 80 dB/70 dB CD/TUNER/TAPE/AUX (Input 5.1 k-ohms Terminated 1 kHz/10 kHz) ......85 dB/65 dB Tone Control Characteristics BASS: Boost/cut 10 dB (20 Hz) Turnover Frequency 350 Hz TREBLE: Boost/cut 10 dB (20 kHz) Turnover Frequency 3.5 kHz Filter Characteristics SUBSONIC FILTER .........15 Hz, -18 dB/oct Audio...
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... ...........Remote control transmitter Batteries Remote control cable Audio connection cord Specifications subject to change without notice. Input Sensitivity/Impedance PHONO MM 2.5 mV/47 k-ohms PHONO MC 100 µV/100 ohms CD/TUNER/TAPE/VCR/LD 150 mV/47 k-ohms Input Sensitivity (New IHF) PHONO MM 0.83 mV PHONO MC 33 µV CD/TUNER/TAPE/VCR/LD 50 mV Maximum Input Signal (1 kHz, 0.05% THD) PHONO MM 150 mV PHONO MC 6 mV Output Level/Impedance REC OUT 150 mV/2.5 k-ohms PRE OUT 1.5V/47 ohms...
... ...........Remote control transmitter Batteries Remote control cable Audio connection cord Specifications subject to change without notice. Input Sensitivity/Impedance PHONO MM 2.5 mV/47 k-ohms PHONO MC 100 µV/100 ohms CD/TUNER/TAPE/VCR/LD 150 mV/47 k-ohms Input Sensitivity (New IHF) PHONO MM 0.83 mV PHONO MC 33 µV CD/TUNER/TAPE/VCR/LD 50 mV Maximum Input Signal (1 kHz, 0.05% THD) PHONO MM 150 mV PHONO MC 6 mV Output Level/Impedance REC OUT 150 mV/2.5 k-ohms PRE OUT 1.5V/47 ohms...
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... low Using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS (for CX-2 only). The LOUDNESS control is set to the FLAT position. The PURE DIRECT switch is low. Change position of the BALANCE control. Incorrect output cord connections. Incorrect cord connections. PHONO switch is functioning (for CX-2 only) controls does not affect the tone. Plug in or is not listed in the power cord. If the problem persists, the cords may be corrected, or if the fault is not completely inserted. First, turn...
... low Using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS (for CX-2 only). The LOUDNESS control is set to the FLAT position. The PURE DIRECT switch is low. Change position of the BALANCE control. Incorrect output cord connections. Incorrect cord connections. PHONO switch is functioning (for CX-2 only) controls does not affect the tone. Plug in or is not listed in the power cord. If the problem persists, the cords may be corrected, or if the fault is not completely inserted. First, turn...
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..., USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH...
..., USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH...