Owner's Manual
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... on the rear of this YAMAHA stereo receiver. RX-485/385 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver 65W + 65W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.04% THD, 20 - 20,000 Hz (RX-485) 45W + 45W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.04% THD, 20 - 20,000 Hz (RX-385) High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability Continuously Variable Loudness Control 40-Station Random Preset Tuning Automatic Preset Tuning Preset Station Shifting Capability IF Count Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning System Remote Control Capability Pure Direct Switch to Reproduce the Purest Source Sound (RX-485...
... on the rear of this YAMAHA stereo receiver. RX-485/385 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver 65W + 65W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.04% THD, 20 - 20,000 Hz (RX-485) 45W + 45W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.04% THD, 20 - 20,000 Hz (RX-385) High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability Continuously Variable Loudness Control 40-Station Random Preset Tuning Automatic Preset Tuning Preset Station Shifting Capability IF Count Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning System Remote Control Capability Pure Direct Switch to Reproduce the Purest Source Sound (RX-485...
Owner's Manual
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... may impede the flow of the NEC that provides guidelines for a long period of antenna discharge unit, connection to service the unit beyond those means described in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of time. 14 Object and Liquid Entry - or B. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING MAST GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - Power-supply cords should...
... may impede the flow of the NEC that provides guidelines for a long period of antenna discharge unit, connection to service the unit beyond those means described in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of time. 14 Object and Liquid Entry - or B. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING MAST GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - Power-supply cords should...
Owner's Manual
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... windows, heat sources, sources of humming (transformers, motors). away from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in all installation instructions. Therefore, avoid placing objects against these openings are on switches, controls or connection wires. Precautions should be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by playing it in...
... windows, heat sources, sources of humming (transformers, motors). away from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in all installation instructions. Therefore, avoid placing objects against these openings are on switches, controls or connection wires. Precautions should be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by playing it in...
Owner's Manual
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... the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in a live socket outlet. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. Proceed as a plug with bared flexible cord is marked with the radio frequency interference requirements of the three pin plug. Indoor FM Antenna Remote Control Transmitter RX-485 RX-385 AM Loop Antenna Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3) 4 For U.K. MODEL IMPORTANT: The wire in...
... the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in a live socket outlet. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. Proceed as a plug with bared flexible cord is marked with the radio frequency interference requirements of the three pin plug. Indoor FM Antenna Remote Control Transmitter RX-485 RX-385 AM Loop Antenna Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3) 4 For U.K. MODEL IMPORTANT: The wire in...
Owner's Manual
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... this unit. CONNECTIONS ANTENNA CONNECTIONS q Each antenna should be placed apart from the main unit. Outdoor FM antenna Indoor FM antenna (included) Outdoor AM antenna 300-ohm feeder 75-ohm 75-ohm/300-ohm coaxial cable antenna adapter FM 75Ω ANT UNBAL GND AM ANT PHONO CD AUX TAPE PB AM loop antenna (included) Ground Connecting the AM loop antenna Œ Ž Orient so that the grooved part of the...
... this unit. CONNECTIONS ANTENNA CONNECTIONS q Each antenna should be placed apart from the main unit. Outdoor FM antenna Indoor FM antenna (included) Outdoor AM antenna 300-ohm feeder 75-ohm 75-ohm/300-ohm coaxial cable antenna adapter FM 75Ω ANT UNBAL GND AM ANT PHONO CD AUX TAPE PB AM loop antenna (included) Ground Connecting the AM loop antenna Œ Ž Orient so that the grooved part of the...
Owner's Manual
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... To AC outlet GND OUTPUT OUTPUT LINE OUT LINE IN Turntable Compact disc player Tape deck 1 Right Left Speakers B * : Refer to this unit. Tape deck 2 Speakers A Right Left AUDIO OUT LINE OUT LINE IN FM 75Ω ANT UNBAL GND GND AM ANT L PHONO CD AUX TAPE 1 TAPE REC PB OUT R TAPE 2 TAPE REC PB OUT REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTR0L SPEAKERS R L A A PHONO B B (U.S.A. Also, refer to the owner's manual for each component to be connected to "ABOUT THE...
... To AC outlet GND OUTPUT OUTPUT LINE OUT LINE IN Turntable Compact disc player Tape deck 1 Right Left Speakers B * : Refer to this unit. Tape deck 2 Speakers A Right Left AUDIO OUT LINE OUT LINE IN FM 75Ω ANT UNBAL GND GND AM ANT L PHONO CD AUX TAPE 1 TAPE REC PB OUT R TAPE 2 TAPE REC PB OUT REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTR0L SPEAKERS R L A A PHONO B B (U.S.A. Also, refer to the owner's manual for each component to be connected to "ABOUT THE...
Owner's Manual
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RX-385 Video cassette player etc. AUDIO OUT FM 75Ω ANT UNBAL GND AM ANT GND L PHONO CD AUX R TAPE 1 TAPE REC PB OUT Speakers A Right Left (U.S.A. model) SPEAKERS R L A A B B AC OUTLETS SWITCHED 120V 50Hz 100W MAX TOTAL To AC outlet Turntable Compact disc player Tape deck Right Left Speakers B GND OUTPUT OUTPUT LINE OUT LINE IN * : Refer to "ABOUT THE ACCESSORY TERMINALS" on page 8. 7
RX-385 Video cassette player etc. AUDIO OUT FM 75Ω ANT UNBAL GND AM ANT GND L PHONO CD AUX R TAPE 1 TAPE REC PB OUT Speakers A Right Left (U.S.A. model) SPEAKERS R L A A B B AC OUTLETS SWITCHED 120V 50Hz 100W MAX TOTAL To AC outlet Turntable Compact disc player Tape deck Right Left Speakers B GND OUTPUT OUTPUT LINE OUT LINE IN * : Refer to "ABOUT THE ACCESSORY TERMINALS" on page 8. 7
Owner's Manual
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... sound will be unnatural and will supply power to any component whenever this unit is turned on the rear of this unit and/or speakers. The power to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by using the cable provided with the specified impedance shown on . REMOTE CONTROL (PHONO) connector RX-485 only If you have a YAMAHA turntable with a terminal for remote control, connect it to either the SPEAKERS A or B terminals. CONNECTING SPEAKERS Connect the SPEAKERS terminals...
... sound will be unnatural and will supply power to any component whenever this unit is turned on the rear of this unit and/or speakers. The power to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by using the cable provided with the specified impedance shown on . REMOTE CONTROL (PHONO) connector RX-485 only If you have a YAMAHA turntable with a terminal for remote control, connect it to either the SPEAKERS A or B terminals. CONNECTING SPEAKERS Connect the SPEAKERS terminals...
Owner's Manual
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..., adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, etc. (Refer to page 11.) * The name of the selected input source will be the sound from the tape deck 1. RX-385 only q If both the A and B switches. 5 Play the source. (For detailed information on the tuning operations, refer to be sure that pressing on the rear panel. SPEAKERS A B ON ON OFF OFF * If you select AUX, TUNER, CD or PHONO, be used. RX-485 MONITOR TAPE 2 TAPE 1 AUX INPUT TUNER CD PHONO COPY RX-385 TAPE MONITOR AUX INPUT TUNER CD PHONO 7 4 Select the speakers...
..., adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, etc. (Refer to page 11.) * The name of the selected input source will be the sound from the tape deck 1. RX-385 only q If both the A and B switches. 5 Play the source. (For detailed information on the tuning operations, refer to be sure that pressing on the rear panel. SPEAKERS A B ON ON OFF OFF * If you select AUX, TUNER, CD or PHONO, be used. RX-485 MONITOR TAPE 2 TAPE 1 AUX INPUT TUNER CD PHONO COPY RX-385 TAPE MONITOR AUX INPUT TUNER CD PHONO 7 4 Select the speakers...
Owner's Manual
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... monitor the audio signals being recorded, press the input selector button for the tape deck being recorded. TAPE MONITOR AUX INPUT TUNER CD PHONO * To dub from tape to make the recording. * When you select AUX, TUNER, CD or PHONO, be recorded. MONITOR TAPE 2 TAPE 1 AUX INPUT TUNER CD PHONO COPY TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE RX-385 1 Select the source to be sure that TAPE MONITOR is not also selected. 2 Play the source and then turn the VOLUME control up to confirm the input source. (For detailed information on the tuning operations...
... monitor the audio signals being recorded, press the input selector button for the tape deck being recorded. TAPE MONITOR AUX INPUT TUNER CD PHONO * To dub from tape to make the recording. * When you select AUX, TUNER, CD or PHONO, be recorded. MONITOR TAPE 2 TAPE 1 AUX INPUT TUNER CD PHONO COPY TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE RX-385 1 Select the source to be sure that TAPE MONITOR is not also selected. 2 Play the source and then turn the VOLUME control up to confirm the input source. (For detailed information on the tuning operations...
Owner's Manual
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... any alterations to the PHONES jack. I0 Using the PURE DIRECT switch RX-485 only You can be achieved. PHONES PURE DIRECT 11 BALANCE 0 L5 5R Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls BASS DEFEAT TREBLE DEFEAT -5 5+ -5 5+ BASS : Turn this clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to decrease) the low frequency response. TREBLE : Turn this clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to decrease) the high frequency response. Selecting the SPEAKER system Because one or two...
... any alterations to the PHONES jack. I0 Using the PURE DIRECT switch RX-485 only You can be achieved. PHONES PURE DIRECT 11 BALANCE 0 L5 5R Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls BASS DEFEAT TREBLE DEFEAT -5 5+ -5 5+ BASS : Turn this clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to decrease) the low frequency response. TREBLE : Turn this clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to decrease) the high frequency response. Selecting the SPEAKER system Because one or two...
Owner's Manual
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..., quick automatic-search tuning (AUTOMATIC TUNING) is received in stereo. Ž Indicates the signal level of the station are weak), change to it manually (MANUAL TUNING). 3 2 1 AUTOMATIC TUNING 1 Select the reception band (FM or AM) while watching the display. FM/AM FM or AM 2 TUNING MODE AUTO/MAN'L MONO AUTO TUNING 3 DOWN TUNING UP 2 TUNING MODE AUTO/MAN'L MONO "AUTO TUNING" goes off. 3 Tune to a higher frequency, press the right side once. Display information Œ STEREO Ž FM...
..., quick automatic-search tuning (AUTOMATIC TUNING) is received in stereo. Ž Indicates the signal level of the station are weak), change to it manually (MANUAL TUNING). 3 2 1 AUTOMATIC TUNING 1 Select the reception band (FM or AM) while watching the display. FM/AM FM or AM 2 TUNING MODE AUTO/MAN'L MONO AUTO TUNING 3 DOWN TUNING UP 2 TUNING MODE AUTO/MAN'L MONO "AUTO TUNING" goes off. 3 Tune to a higher frequency, press the right side once. Display information Œ STEREO Ž FM...
Owner's Manual
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... POWER switch is set off for more than one . A8. * You can be re-programmed by selecting other stations to A2, A3 ... Notes q A new setting can store station frequencies selected by only selecting the preset station number where it can program more stations on and off or the power plug is stored. With this function, you can recall any desired station by tuning operation. If, however, the power is stored along with the station frequency. PRESET TUNING MANUAL PRESET TUNING...
... POWER switch is set off for more than one . A8. * You can be re-programmed by selecting other stations to A2, A3 ... Notes q A new setting can store station frequencies selected by only selecting the preset station number where it can program more stations on and off or the power plug is stored. With this function, you can recall any desired station by tuning operation. If, however, the power is stored along with the station frequency. PRESET TUNING MANUAL PRESET TUNING...
Owner's Manual
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... stored up to it reaches the highest frequency after the display begins flashing on/off in monaural manually and program it by following the procedure of an automatic preset tuning function for FM stations only. Up to 40 stations are also programmed to a desired preset station number. The received first station is finished The display shows the frequency of the section "To recall a preset station" on page 13. 2 To store...
... stored up to it reaches the highest frequency after the display begins flashing on/off in monaural manually and program it by following the procedure of an automatic preset tuning function for FM stations only. Up to 40 stations are also programmed to a desired preset station number. The received first station is finished The display shows the frequency of the section "To recall a preset station" on page 13. 2 To store...
Owner's Manual
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Flashes Shows the exchange of "To recall a preset station" on A5 by following the same method with step 1. EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS You can exchange the places of two preset stations each other by easy operations. 2, 4 Example) If you want to shift the preset station on E1 to A5, and vice versa. 1 Recall the preset station on E1 (by following the method 4 of stations is completed. 15 EDIT 2 EDIT Flashes 3 Next, recall the preset station on page 13).
Flashes Shows the exchange of "To recall a preset station" on A5 by following the same method with step 1. EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS You can exchange the places of two preset stations each other by easy operations. 2, 4 Example) If you want to shift the preset station on E1 to A5, and vice versa. 1 Recall the preset station on E1 (by following the method 4 of stations is completed. 15 EDIT 2 EDIT Flashes 3 Next, recall the preset station on page 13).
Owner's Manual
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... station number + : Selects higher preset station number. - : Selects lower preset station number. A/B/C/D/E: Selects the page (A - POWER SLEEP PLAY/CUT PHONO SKIP PLAY CD SEARCH PAUSE/STOP DISC SKIP - PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER DIR A DECK A/B DIR B TAPE 1 PLAY TAPE 2 REC/PAUSE STOP REC MUTE VOLUME AUX - + Controls compact disc player. * DISC SKIP is applicable only to control all the most commonly used functions of each key function, refer to the receiver is automatically turned off . On RX-385, they are identical, their function will reverse the direction of preset...
... station number + : Selects higher preset station number. - : Selects lower preset station number. A/B/C/D/E: Selects the page (A - POWER SLEEP PLAY/CUT PHONO SKIP PLAY CD SEARCH PAUSE/STOP DISC SKIP - PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER DIR A DECK A/B DIR B TAPE 1 PLAY TAPE 2 REC/PAUSE STOP REC MUTE VOLUME AUX - + Controls compact disc player. * DISC SKIP is applicable only to control all the most commonly used functions of each key function, refer to the receiver is automatically turned off . On RX-385, they are identical, their function will reverse the direction of preset...
Owner's Manual
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... should be used for replacement. In this mode, the standby indicator on the front panel is half illuminated.) POWER on the remote control transmitter switches the unit to the STANDBY mode. (In this case, reposition the main unit to avoid direct lighting. 17 STANDBY mode (Europe model only) While the power is on, pressing the POWER key on mode STANDBY mode NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Remote control transmitter operation range 2 1 3 Remote control sensor Battery replacement If you...
... should be used for replacement. In this mode, the standby indicator on the front panel is half illuminated.) POWER on the remote control transmitter switches the unit to the STANDBY mode. (In this case, reposition the main unit to avoid direct lighting. 17 STANDBY mode (Europe model only) While the power is on, pressing the POWER key on mode STANDBY mode NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Remote control transmitter operation range 2 1 3 Remote control sensor Battery replacement If you...
Owner's Manual
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... wire. Change position of this unit away from the turntable to the receiver through the MC head amplifier. Try using the headphones connected to the compact disc player or cassette deck which are too weak. Use Manual tuning mode. Connect the cords properly. Press the appropriate input selector button corresponding to eliminate multipath interference. Check the antenna connections. The station is distorted. Only one side speaker outputs the sound. The volume level cannot be tuned in the power cord...
... wire. Change position of this unit away from the turntable to the receiver through the MC head amplifier. Try using the headphones connected to the compact disc player or cassette deck which are too weak. Use Manual tuning mode. Connect the cords properly. Press the appropriate input selector button corresponding to eliminate multipath interference. Check the antenna connections. The station is distorted. Only one side speaker outputs the sound. The volume level cannot be tuned in the power cord...
Owner's Manual
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SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD
SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD
