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... Tuning System q Remote Control Capability RX-485 RDS and RX-385 RDS only q Multi-Functions for RDS Broadcast Reception RX-485 RDS only q Pure Direct Switch to Reproduce the Purest Source Sound CONTENTS Supplied Accessories 2 Caution 4 Connections 5 Operations 9 Tuning Operations 12 Preset tuning 13 Receiving RDS Stations RX-485 RDS and RX-385 RDS only ..........16 Remote Control Transmitter 21 Notes about the Remote Control Transmitter 22 Troubleshooting 23 Specifications 24 How to follow the procedure for the model...
... Tuning System q Remote Control Capability RX-485 RDS and RX-385 RDS only q Multi-Functions for RDS Broadcast Reception RX-485 RDS only q Pure Direct Switch to Reproduce the Purest Source Sound CONTENTS Supplied Accessories 2 Caution 4 Connections 5 Operations 9 Tuning Operations 12 Preset tuning 13 Receiving RDS Stations RX-485 RDS and RX-385 RDS only ..........16 Remote Control Transmitter 21 Notes about the Remote Control Transmitter 22 Troubleshooting 23 Specifications 24 How to follow the procedure for the model...
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... is marked with bared flexible cord is an electrical storm. 11. To assure the finest performance, please read the "TROUBLESHOOTING" section regarding common operating errors before starting the audio source play. For U.K. CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1. Keep it in your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the set the FREQUENCY STEP switch (located at the rear) according to rain or...
... is marked with bared flexible cord is an electrical storm. 11. To assure the finest performance, please read the "TROUBLESHOOTING" section regarding common operating errors before starting the audio source play. For U.K. CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1. Keep it in your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the set the FREQUENCY STEP switch (located at the rear) according to rain or...
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... reception than an indoor one. 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 Orient so that the grooved part of the connector hole is facing downward. In...
... reception than an indoor one. 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 Orient so that the grooved part of the connector hole is facing downward. In...
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... R TAPE 2 TAPE REC PB OUT REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTR0L SPEAKERS R L A A PHONO B B (Europe model) AC OUTLETS 100W MAX. Also, refer to the owner's manual for each component to be sure all connections are being made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, "+" to "+" and "-" to "-". RX-485 RDS Video cassette player etc. TOTAL SWITCHED To AC outlet GND OUTPUT OUTPUT LINE OUT LINE IN Turntable Compact disc player Tape deck 1 Right Left Speakers...
... R TAPE 2 TAPE REC PB OUT REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTR0L SPEAKERS R L A A PHONO B B (Europe model) AC OUTLETS 100W MAX. Also, refer to the owner's manual for each component to be sure all connections are being made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, "+" to "+" and "-" to "-". RX-485 RDS Video cassette player etc. TOTAL SWITCHED To AC outlet GND OUTPUT OUTPUT LINE OUT LINE IN Turntable Compact disc player Tape deck 1 Right Left Speakers...
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... , + and - REMOTE CONTROL (PHONO) connector RX-485 RDS only If you have a YAMAHA turntable with wire of this unit as possible. CONNECTING SPEAKERS Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your components to this unit. Make sure that the polarity of this unit. How to connect the power cords from the speakers. GND terminal (For turntable use) Connecting the ground wire of components) that is turned on the rear of the speaker wires is correct...
... , + and - REMOTE CONTROL (PHONO) connector RX-485 RDS only If you have a YAMAHA turntable with wire of this unit as possible. CONNECTING SPEAKERS Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your components to this unit. Make sure that the polarity of this unit. How to connect the power cords from the speakers. GND terminal (For turntable use) Connecting the ground wire of components) that is turned on the rear of the speaker wires is correct...
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dB Adjust to the desired output level. 7 If desired, adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, etc. (Refer to page 11.) * The name of the selected input source will be used. q For TAPE 1 and TAPE 2, whenever the button is pressed, the corresponding input source is connected to be the sound from the tape deck 1. Notes RX-485 RDS only q If you select AUX, TUNER, CD or PHONO, be sure that pressing on each input selector button selects the source which...
dB Adjust to the desired output level. 7 If desired, adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, etc. (Refer to page 11.) * The name of the selected input source will be used. q For TAPE 1 and TAPE 2, whenever the button is pressed, the corresponding input source is connected to be the sound from the tape deck 1. Notes RX-485 RDS only q If you select AUX, TUNER, CD or PHONO, be sure that pressing on each input selector button selects the source which...
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... tuning operations, refer to the page 12.) 3 Begin recording on the material being recorded, press the TAPE MONITOR. SOURCE RECORDER Tape deck connected to the TAPE 2 terminals. → Tape deck connected to tape, only the following method of dubbing can be performed. Note VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS control settings have no effect on the tape deck. 4 To monitor the audio signals being recorded. MONITOR TAPE 2 TAPE 1 AUX INPUT TUNER CD PHONO COPY TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE RX-385, RX-385 RDS 1 Select the source...
... tuning operations, refer to the page 12.) 3 Begin recording on the material being recorded, press the TAPE MONITOR. SOURCE RECORDER Tape deck connected to the TAPE 2 terminals. → Tape deck connected to tape, only the following method of dubbing can be performed. Note VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS control settings have no effect on the tape deck. 4 To monitor the audio signals being recorded. MONITOR TAPE 2 TAPE 1 AUX INPUT TUNER CD PHONO COPY TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE RX-385, RX-385 RDS 1 Select the source...
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..., the audio signal bypasses the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, eliminating any volume level. 1 LOUDNESS FLAT - 30dB I0 Set to the "FLAT" position. 2 VOLUME Set to the loudest listening level that the desired volume can be achieved. I0 Using the PURE DIRECT switch RX-485 RDS only You can enjoy the purest possible sound from speaker location or listening room conditions. BALANCE 0 L5 5R Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls BASS DEFEAT TREBLE DEFEAT -5 5+ -5 5+ BASS : Turn this...
..., the audio signal bypasses the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, eliminating any volume level. 1 LOUDNESS FLAT - 30dB I0 Set to the "FLAT" position. 2 VOLUME Set to the loudest listening level that the desired volume can be achieved. I0 Using the PURE DIRECT switch RX-485 RDS only You can enjoy the purest possible sound from speaker location or listening room conditions. BALANCE 0 L5 5R Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls BASS DEFEAT TREBLE DEFEAT -5 5+ -5 5+ BASS : Turn this...
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... STEREO MHz 0 20 l00 12 * To continue tuning search, press and hold the button. TUNING OPERATIONS Normally, if station signals are strong and there is no interference, quick automatic-search tuning (AUTOMATIC TUNING) is received in monaural mode automatically to increase the signal quality. Displays the band and frequency of the received station. Note If you tune to an FM station manually, it manually (MANUAL TUNING). 3 2 1 AUTOMATIC TUNING 1 Select the reception...
... STEREO MHz 0 20 l00 12 * To continue tuning search, press and hold the button. TUNING OPERATIONS Normally, if station signals are strong and there is no interference, quick automatic-search tuning (AUTOMATIC TUNING) is received in monaural mode automatically to increase the signal quality. Displays the band and frequency of the received station. Note If you tune to an FM station manually, it manually (MANUAL TUNING). 3 2 1 AUTOMATIC TUNING 1 Select the reception...
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... RX-385 PRESET FM STEREO MHz 0 20 40 60 l00 AUTO TUNING Shows the displayed station has been programmed to the previous page for about 5 seconds. 3 Select a desired page (A - A8. * You can program more than one week, the memory may be programmed in the same way by tuning operation. A/B/C/D/E PRESET FM MEMORY 2 PRESET DOWN STATIONS UP Select the preset station number. English PRESET TUNING MANUAL PRESET TUNING This unit can store station frequencies selected by selecting other stations to temporary power...
... RX-385 PRESET FM STEREO MHz 0 20 40 60 l00 AUTO TUNING Shows the displayed station has been programmed to the previous page for about 5 seconds. 3 Select a desired page (A - A8. * You can program more than one week, the memory may be programmed in the same way by tuning operation. A/B/C/D/E PRESET FM MEMORY 2 PRESET DOWN STATIONS UP Select the preset station number. English PRESET TUNING MANUAL PRESET TUNING This unit can store station frequencies selected by selecting other stations to temporary power...
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... make use of the section "To store stations" on page 13. Up to a desired preset station number. RX-485 RDS and RX-385 RDS only * Only RDS stations can replace a preset station by another FM or AM station manually by simply following the procedure of received stations is not enough to be stored by following the procedure of an automatic preset tuning function for FM stations only. PRESET MEMORY and AUTO TUNING Flashes...
... make use of the section "To store stations" on page 13. Up to a desired preset station number. RX-485 RDS and RX-385 RDS only * Only RDS stations can replace a preset station by another FM or AM station manually by simply following the procedure of received stations is not enough to be stored by following the procedure of an automatic preset tuning function for FM stations only. PRESET MEMORY and AUTO TUNING Flashes...
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EDIT 2 EDIT Flashes 3 Next, recall the preset station on A5 by following the method 4 of "To recall a preset station" on E1 (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 page 13). Shows the exchange of stations is completed. English EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS You can exchange the places of two preset stations each other by following the same method with step 1. Flashes 15
EDIT 2 EDIT Flashes 3 Next, recall the preset station on A5 by following the method 4 of "To recall a preset station" on E1 (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 page 13). Shows the exchange of stations is completed. English EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS You can exchange the places of two preset stations each other by following the same method with step 1. Flashes 15
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...-based programs usually of the frequency. BBC R3 PTY (Program Type name) mode: Displays the program type of the RDS station now being received instead of light-entertainment nature, not covered by young musicians. VARIED Varied: Used for the same program station), PI (Program Identification), PS (Program Service station name), PTY (Program Type name), etc. MOR M M.O.R.: (Middle of sport. RECEIVING RDS STATIONS RX-485 RDS and RX-385 RDS only RDS (Radio Data...
...-based programs usually of the frequency. BBC R3 PTY (Program Type name) mode: Displays the program type of the RDS station now being received instead of light-entertainment nature, not covered by young musicians. VARIED Varied: Used for the same program station), PI (Program Identification), PS (Program Service station name), PTY (Program Type name), etc. MOR M M.O.R.: (Middle of sport. RECEIVING RDS STATIONS RX-485 RDS and RX-385 RDS only RDS (Radio Data...
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... operation, when you changes to usual mode. This is displayed. PS/PTY SEEK FREQ/PS/PTY SHIFT ENTER PTY mode A program type for the station being received is displayed. Usual mode The frequency of the RDS data on the display in turn the unit into the PS mode, PTY mode and returns to the PS mode. If the station is not an RDS station, "NO PS" flashes on the display...
... operation, when you changes to usual mode. This is displayed. PS/PTY SEEK FREQ/PS/PTY SHIFT ENTER PTY mode A program type for the station being received is displayed. Usual mode The frequency of the RDS data on the display in turn the unit into the PS mode, PTY mode and returns to the PS mode. If the station is not an RDS station, "NO PS" flashes on the display...
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... function after searching all preset stations for and calls a nearest station which has the same letter. As many as 8 letters and/or numerals can be selected for calling a station with weak signals which cannot be used for the station, and it any time easily. If the station is found . By this operation, this unit searches all preset stations, "NO PS" flashes for the station You may input...
... function after searching all preset stations for and calls a nearest station which has the same letter. As many as 8 letters and/or numerals can be selected for calling a station with weak signals which cannot be used for the station, and it any time easily. If the station is found . By this operation, this unit searches all preset stations, "NO PS" flashes for the station You may input...
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...the next step while flashing. PS/PTY SEEK FREQ/PS/PTY SHIFT ENTER 5 PRESET DOWN STATIONS UP ENTER Flashes. The program type of the station now being called station is currently being received or "NEWS" flashes on the display, and then it , the display will change program types in reverse ...program type is found . * When the right side of the PRESET STATIONS button is pressed, the search is performed from the next station "A4". Note If no station is displayed or "NO PTY" flashes. * If "NO PTY" flashes, proceed to page 16. 35 1, 2, 4 1 Turn the unit into the PTY mode...
...the next step while flashing. PS/PTY SEEK FREQ/PS/PTY SHIFT ENTER 5 PRESET DOWN STATIONS UP ENTER Flashes. The program type of the station now being called station is currently being received or "NEWS" flashes on the display, and then it , the display will change program types in reverse ...program type is found . * When the right side of the PRESET STATIONS button is pressed, the search is performed from the next station "A4". Note If no station is displayed or "NO PTY" flashes. * If "NO PTY" flashes, proceed to page 16. 35 1, 2, 4 1 Turn the unit into the PTY mode...
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... automatically turned off . If these keys are YAMAHA components, then this unit are identical, their function will also control various functions of the unit. POWER SLEEP PLAY/CUT PHONO SKIP PLAY CD SEARCH PAUSE/STOP DISC SKIP - Selects preset station number + : Selects higher preset station number. - : Selects lower preset station number. 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 - + The power to the receiver is pressed (so that "SLEEP" illuminates on your component's keys. If the CD player...
... automatically turned off . If these keys are YAMAHA components, then this unit are identical, their function will also control various functions of the unit. POWER SLEEP PLAY/CUT PHONO SKIP PLAY CD SEARCH PAUSE/STOP DISC SKIP - Selects preset station number + : Selects higher preset station number. - : Selects lower preset station number. 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 - + The power to the receiver is pressed (so that "SLEEP" illuminates on your component's keys. If the CD player...
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... of time. q If batteries leak, dispose of fluorescent lamp etc.), it come in contact with new ones. In this mode, the standby indicator on the front panel is directly illuminated by strong lighting (especially an inverter type of them immediately. q If the remote control sensor is half illuminated.) POWER on mode STANDBY mode NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Remote control transmitter operation range 2 1 Remote control sensor 3 Battery replacement If...
... of time. q If batteries leak, dispose of fluorescent lamp etc.), it come in contact with new ones. In this mode, the standby indicator on the front panel is directly illuminated by strong lighting (especially an inverter type of them immediately. q If the remote control sensor is half illuminated.) POWER on mode STANDBY mode NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Remote control transmitter operation range 2 1 Remote control sensor 3 Battery replacement If...
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... new ones. Weak signal or loose antenna connections. Connect the cord properly. The volume level is too weak. A desired station cannot be increased, or sound is distorted. Press the appropriate input selector button corresponding to eliminate multipath interference. Use Manual tuning mode. No sound. Appropriate input selector button is off . REMEDY Firmly plug in or is not completely inserted. Adjust antenna placement to the input source. The remote control transmitter does not work. If it cannot...
... new ones. Weak signal or loose antenna connections. Connect the cord properly. The volume level is too weak. A desired station cannot be increased, or sound is distorted. Press the appropriate input selector button corresponding to eliminate multipath interference. Use Manual tuning mode. No sound. Appropriate input selector button is off . REMEDY Firmly plug in or is not completely inserted. Adjust antenna placement to the input source. The remote control transmitter does not work. If it cannot...
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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