PX10/PX8/PX5/PX3 V1.6 Reference Manual [English]
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... 23 SENS./GAIN (input sensitivity/amplifier gain) ... 24 SP SERIES (speaker series 24 SP MODEL (speaker model 24 SP IMPEDANCE (speaker impedance 24 CONFIRMATION 24 TUNING screen 25 D-CONTOUR 25 DELAY 26 X-OVER (crossover 26 HPF (high pass filter 27 LPF (low pass filter 27 POLARITY (speaker polarity 28 SP DELAY 28 EQ (6 Band PEQ 29 LEVEL (output level 29 LIMITER 30 CHANNEL LINK 30 CHANNEL COPY 30 SAVE/LOAD 31 AMP PRESET screen 32 RECALL 32 STORE...
... 23 SENS./GAIN (input sensitivity/amplifier gain) ... 24 SP SERIES (speaker series 24 SP MODEL (speaker model 24 SP IMPEDANCE (speaker impedance 24 CONFIRMATION 24 TUNING screen 25 D-CONTOUR 25 DELAY 26 X-OVER (crossover 26 HPF (high pass filter 27 LPF (low pass filter 27 POLARITY (speaker polarity 28 SP DELAY 28 EQ (6 Band PEQ 29 LEVEL (output level 29 LIMITER 30 CHANNEL LINK 30 CHANNEL COPY 30 SAVE/LOAD 31 AMP PRESET screen 32 RECALL 32 STORE...
PX10/PX8/PX5/PX3 V1.6 Reference Manual [English]
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... and PX3 power amplifier models are referred to get the best possible performance from an exceptionally lightweight chassis. • Yamaha's proprietary Class-D and processing technologies provide superb sound qual- Please read the Precautions in the PX10/PX8/PX5/PX3 Owner's Manual before using for the first time, in order to take full advantage of your purchase of input/output connectors. PX10...
... and PX3 power amplifier models are referred to get the best possible performance from an exceptionally lightweight chassis. • Yamaha's proprietary Class-D and processing technologies provide superb sound qual- Please read the Precautions in the PX10/PX8/PX5/PX3 Owner's Manual before using for the first time, in order to take full advantage of your purchase of input/output connectors. PX10...
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... mute status of the problem is operating to not block these ports. r [USB] indicator Lights when a compatible USB flash drive is flashing. NOTE • The settings can be corrupted or lost. NOTICE When the [USB] terminal is not used in the digital circuit or clips at the amplifier output. !3 !4 o !0 !1 !4 y [SIGNAL] indicator Lights when the output is on the front panel or rotate any key on . Controls and functions Front panel wu et i u t !5 ry y !5 !2 !2 q q Power button Turns...
... mute status of the problem is operating to not block these ports. r [USB] indicator Lights when a compatible USB flash drive is flashing. NOTE • The settings can be corrupted or lost. NOTICE When the [USB] terminal is not used in the digital circuit or clips at the amplifier output. !3 !4 o !0 !1 !4 y [SIGNAL] indicator Lights when the output is on the front panel or rotate any key on . Controls and functions Front panel wu et i u t !5 ry y !5 !2 !2 q q Power button Turns...
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... used as a mixer, to prevent accidental disconnection from the speakers, power-on the device. ume. 9. PX10/PX8/PX5/PX3 Reference Manual 10 Set the PX amplifier in TUNING screen. Lower the two volume knobs to the [SPEAKERS] terminals. Refer to adjust the vol- Rotate the volume knob to "TUNING screen" (page 25). Connect the power cord to "Rack mounting" (page 11). 2. Setup Setup procedure 1. Turn on the equipment starting with the audio...
... used as a mixer, to prevent accidental disconnection from the speakers, power-on the device. ume. 9. PX10/PX8/PX5/PX3 Reference Manual 10 Set the PX amplifier in TUNING screen. Lower the two volume knobs to the [SPEAKERS] terminals. Refer to adjust the vol- Rotate the volume knob to "TUNING screen" (page 25). Connect the power cord to "Rack mounting" (page 11). 2. Setup Setup procedure 1. Turn on the equipment starting with the audio...
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... and other equipment. If the rear of the rack cannot be mounted by stacking vertically. • To ensure sufficient airflow, leave the rear of the rack will produce a greater cooling effect. Channel A Neutrik NL4 1+ 1- 2+ 2- Multiple PX amplifiers can be left open spaces uncovered or install appropriate ventilating panels to minimize the possibility of each speaker cable, pass the bare wire through...
... and other equipment. If the rear of the rack cannot be mounted by stacking vertically. • To ensure sufficient airflow, leave the rear of the rack will produce a greater cooling effect. Channel A Neutrik NL4 1+ 1- 2+ 2- Multiple PX amplifiers can be left open spaces uncovered or install appropriate ventilating panels to minimize the possibility of each speaker cable, pass the bare wire through...
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... the volume cannot be locked after turning off and turning on again. • If a PIN code has been set, input the appropriate PIN code (set a PIN code (a 4-digit identification number). Refer to the "Message list" (page 42) at the end of the book for instructions. To release the panel lock If the panel controls are operated while the panel is locked, the following screen appears when the lock is released. NOTE • To release the panel lock...
... the volume cannot be locked after turning off and turning on again. • If a PIN code has been set, input the appropriate PIN code (set a PIN code (a 4-digit identification number). Refer to the "Message list" (page 42) at the end of the book for instructions. To release the panel lock If the panel controls are operated while the panel is locked, the following screen appears when the lock is released. NOTE • To release the panel lock...
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... Power Boost mode, only channel A is shown.) Set at "dB VALUE" (page 35) in UTILITY screen-HOME SCREEN screen, which is shown in the UTILITY screen. r Level meter Shows input or output level. NOTE Input and output can be switched from the input jack to the speaker output terminal) NOTE Displayed content depends on the output level of the speaker processors with ">" and " t Threshold indication Indicates the thresholds of the volume knobs. HOME screen HOME screen o !0 i o u !1 !2 y t eq r w !3 q Mute...
... Power Boost mode, only channel A is shown.) Set at "dB VALUE" (page 35) in UTILITY screen-HOME SCREEN screen, which is shown in the UTILITY screen. r Level meter Shows input or output level. NOTE Input and output can be switched from the input jack to the speaker output terminal) NOTE Displayed content depends on the output level of the speaker processors with ">" and " t Threshold indication Indicates the thresholds of the volume knobs. HOME screen HOME screen o !0 i o u !1 !2 y t eq r w !3 q Mute...
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... a series of the input signal. Sets the delay time of channels A and B. Sets the output level. Links the parameter setting of the speaker processor. Saves or loads SP TUNING DATA via a USB flash drive. Sets the frequency character appropriately for connection. Sets the low pass filter Set the polarity. Sets the limiter. Sets the input sensitivity or the amplifier gain. Sets the high pass filter. Edits 6 Band PEQ settings. Selects a cutoff frequency of the speaker for connection. Selects the editing method: changing the...
... a series of the input signal. Sets the delay time of channels A and B. Sets the output level. Links the parameter setting of the speaker processor. Saves or loads SP TUNING DATA via a USB flash drive. Sets the frequency character appropriately for connection. Sets the low pass filter Set the polarity. Sets the limiter. Sets the input sensitivity or the amplifier gain. Sets the high pass filter. Edits 6 Band PEQ settings. Selects a cutoff frequency of the speaker for connection. Selects the editing method: changing the...
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... Reference Manual 20 Panel Operation - To make detailed settings, switch to easily set basic functions. NOTE When a speaker is not in the menu, select "GENERIC." SP MODEL (speaker model) Specifies a speaker for switching the mode. SP TYPE (speaker type) Selects the combination of channel A. Carry this out with the volume lowered for connection from the speaker series selected in the PX amplifier. CONFIG WIZARD screen (Basic mode) SP SERIES (speaker series) Selects a speaker series for...
... Reference Manual 20 Panel Operation - To make detailed settings, switch to easily set basic functions. NOTE When a speaker is not in the menu, select "GENERIC." SP MODEL (speaker model) Specifies a speaker for switching the mode. SP TYPE (speaker type) Selects the combination of channel A. Carry this out with the volume lowered for connection from the speaker series selected in the PX amplifier. CONFIG WIZARD screen (Basic mode) SP SERIES (speaker series) Selects a speaker series for...
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.../PX3 Reference Manual 25 Channel Input processor and speaker processor Input processor Speaker processor D-Contour Delay HPF LPF Polarity Speaker 6 Band Level Limiter Delay PEQ D-CONTOUR Sets the frequency character appropriately for usage of the speaker for setting. w DEPTH Sets the degree of D-CONTOUR. The larger the value, the deeper the effect. Panel Operation - TUNING screen TUNING screen Set input processors and speaker processors for main speaker use. • MONITOR: Reduces the low frequency range...
.../PX3 Reference Manual 25 Channel Input processor and speaker processor Input processor Speaker processor D-Contour Delay HPF LPF Polarity Speaker 6 Band Level Limiter Delay PEQ D-CONTOUR Sets the frequency character appropriately for usage of the speaker for setting. w DEPTH Sets the degree of D-CONTOUR. The larger the value, the deeper the effect. Panel Operation - TUNING screen TUNING screen Set input processors and speaker processors for main speaker use. • MONITOR: Reduces the low frequency range...
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.... Channel q Input processor D-Contour Delay Speaker processor HPF LPF Polarity Speaker Delay 6 Band PEQ Level Limiter q POLARITY When "NORMAL" is selected, the polarity is inverted. q w e Channel Input processor D-Contour Delay Speaker processor HPF LPF Polarity Speaker Delay 6 Band PEQ Level Limiter q ON/OFF Turns the speaker delay on/off. PX10/PX8/PX5/PX3 Reference Manual 28 NOTE Three delay time indications change in milliseconds. Panel Operation - e DISTANCE [m / feet] Sets the delay time by physical distance (in meters...
.... Channel q Input processor D-Contour Delay Speaker processor HPF LPF Polarity Speaker Delay 6 Band PEQ Level Limiter q POLARITY When "NORMAL" is selected, the polarity is inverted. q w e Channel Input processor D-Contour Delay Speaker processor HPF LPF Polarity Speaker Delay 6 Band PEQ Level Limiter q ON/OFF Turns the speaker delay on/off. PX10/PX8/PX5/PX3 Reference Manual 28 NOTE Three delay time indications change in milliseconds. Panel Operation - e DISTANCE [m / feet] Sets the delay time by physical distance (in meters...
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... linked, it shows A+B. TUNING screen r Band 1 - 6 Selects a single Band for any channel type. Channel q Input processor D-Contour Delay Speaker processor HPF LPF Polarity Speaker 6 Band Level Limiter Delay PEQ q LEVEL Sets the output levels in outline. NOTE The EQ link works independently from the channel link. EQ (6 Band PEQ) (Advanced mode only) Edits 6 Band PEQ parameters of each Band. q w e r t Input processor D-Contour Delay Speaker processor HPF LPF Polarity Speaker Delay 6 Band PEQ Level Limiter q CHANNEL button...
... linked, it shows A+B. TUNING screen r Band 1 - 6 Selects a single Band for any channel type. Channel q Input processor D-Contour Delay Speaker processor HPF LPF Polarity Speaker 6 Band Level Limiter Delay PEQ q LEVEL Sets the output levels in outline. NOTE The EQ link works independently from the channel link. EQ (6 Band PEQ) (Advanced mode only) Edits 6 Band PEQ parameters of each Band. q w e r t Input processor D-Contour Delay Speaker processor HPF LPF Polarity Speaker Delay 6 Band PEQ Level Limiter q CHANNEL button...
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... channel A. CHANNEL COPY (Advanced mode only; When connecting speakers in parallel, set this parameter according to on the speaker specifications, in parallel, set this parameter by a single speaker's impedance. Panel Operation - PX10/PX8/PX5/PX3 Reference Manual 30 q Channel w e Input processor D-Contour Delay Speaker processor HPF LPF Polarity Speaker Delay 6 Band PEQ Level Limiter q ON/OFF Turns the limiter on/off to the specified output power for channel B, the settings of channel B are copied to the settings of channel...
... channel A. CHANNEL COPY (Advanced mode only; When connecting speakers in parallel, set this parameter according to on the speaker specifications, in parallel, set this parameter by a single speaker's impedance. Panel Operation - PX10/PX8/PX5/PX3 Reference Manual 30 q Channel w e Input processor D-Contour Delay Speaker processor HPF LPF Polarity Speaker Delay 6 Band PEQ Level Limiter q ON/OFF Turns the limiter on/off to the specified output power for channel B, the settings of channel B are copied to the settings of channel...
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... MENU screen-UTILITY screen-PANEL LOCK screen, select "PIN CODE" (page 34). q dB VALUE Select the value type in the VOL/BAL/GAIN indication in HOME screen (page 15). • VOL: Input volume • GAIN: Total level (gain from the input jack to the speaker output terminal) w METER Selects the level indicated in the level meter, input signal or output signal. • INPUT: Input signal level • OUTPUT: Output signal level NOTE While the PIN code is changed to the next digit. 3. To set . Rotate the main...
... MENU screen-UTILITY screen-PANEL LOCK screen, select "PIN CODE" (page 34). q dB VALUE Select the value type in the VOL/BAL/GAIN indication in HOME screen (page 15). • VOL: Input volume • GAIN: Total level (gain from the input jack to the speaker output terminal) w METER Selects the level indicated in the level meter, input signal or output signal. • INPUT: Input signal level • OUTPUT: Output signal level NOTE While the PIN code is changed to the next digit. 3. To set . Rotate the main...
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... your Yamaha dealer. Illegal file. Should this does not solve the problem, initialize the memory (page 37). The output load is contained in the power supply unit, stop using immediately, or lower the output level. Incompatible file format. Possible solution Turn the power off, and then turn back on the channel A, disperse the load by connecting to the channel B or other amplifiers. Install an appropriate USB flash drive. Use a USB flash drive formatted properly...
... your Yamaha dealer. Illegal file. Should this does not solve the problem, initialize the memory (page 37). The output load is contained in the power supply unit, stop using immediately, or lower the output level. Incompatible file format. Possible solution Turn the power off, and then turn back on the channel A, disperse the load by connecting to the channel B or other amplifiers. Install an appropriate USB flash drive. Use a USB flash drive formatted properly...
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... in Power Boost mode has been restored. Initialized the configuration and tuning data. Use a tested USB flash drive. Should this time. - - - The device has been turned on. The device has been turned off. Initialized all the parameter settings. Connect to Yamaha Pro Audio global website (http:// www.yamahaproaudio.com/) for tested USB flash drive. The [USB] indicator flashes when the USB flash drive is not sufficient. Reference - Recalled an amplifier preset. (*: amplifier preset number...
... in Power Boost mode has been restored. Initialized the configuration and tuning data. Use a tested USB flash drive. Should this time. - - - The device has been turned on. The device has been turned off. Initialized all the parameter settings. Connect to Yamaha Pro Audio global website (http:// www.yamahaproaudio.com/) for tested USB flash drive. The [USB] indicator flashes when the USB flash drive is not sufficient. Reference - Recalled an amplifier preset. (*: amplifier preset number...
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... airflow around the amplifier. Power suddenly turned off, and immediately turned off if the PX amplifier has not been operated for 20 minutes. Lower the output level. After disconnecting the speakers, turn on the device without inputting any key on the front panel or rotate the main knob to turn on the display again. The sound is not excessively low, and review the speaker connection. [PROTECT] indicator lights and "AMP TEMP TOO HIGH...
... airflow around the amplifier. Power suddenly turned off, and immediately turned off if the PX amplifier has not been operated for 20 minutes. Lower the output level. After disconnecting the speakers, turn on the device without inputting any key on the front panel or rotate the main knob to turn on the display again. The sound is not excessively low, and review the speaker connection. [PROTECT] indicator lights and "AMP TEMP TOO HIGH...
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...] indicator lights. In Power Boost mode, audio signals are connected. Cancel Power Boost mode or reconnect the cables. Return the settings to a USB flash drive takes a long time. To turn off the panel lock. Delete files the PX amplifier does not need to engage and solve it normally should persist, contact your Yamaha dealer. Reference - When the protection circuit is causing the protection circuit to be operated. Adjust the volume knob...
...] indicator lights. In Power Boost mode, audio signals are connected. Cancel Power Boost mode or reconnect the cables. Return the settings to a USB flash drive takes a long time. To turn off the panel lock. Delete files the PX amplifier does not need to engage and solve it normally should persist, contact your Yamaha dealer. Reference - When the protection circuit is causing the protection circuit to be operated. Adjust the volume knob...
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...) × 2 AC inlet × 1 with AC cord clamp USB 2.0 Standard-A connector (female) for save/load, speaker preset update, firmware update with USB flash drive POWER switch, 31 step volume knob × 2, rotary encoder and switches for GUI control Operation lock feature (Full lock or Lock except volume and mute) 128 × 64 pixel, mono color with brightness adjustment Auto display off feature POWER × 1 (green), ALERT × 1 (red), USB × 1 (green), PROTECT × 2 (red), CLIP...
...) × 2 AC inlet × 1 with AC cord clamp USB 2.0 Standard-A connector (female) for save/load, speaker preset update, firmware update with USB flash drive POWER switch, 31 step volume knob × 2, rotary encoder and switches for GUI control Operation lock feature (Full lock or Lock except volume and mute) 128 × 64 pixel, mono color with brightness adjustment Auto display off feature POWER × 1 (green), ALERT × 1 (red), USB × 1 (green), PROTECT × 2 (red), CLIP...
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... mode 20 [SPEAKERS] connection 11 [SPEAKERS] terminals 9 speakON connector 11 STORE 32 SUB (MONO 22 SUB+SUB 22 SUM 23 Sum mode 23 T Thermal dissipation 50 Threshold indication 15 TITLE 33 Troubleshooting 44 TUNING screen 25 Reference - Index U [USB] indicator 8 [USB] terminal 8 User data 38 UTILITY screen 34 V VOL/BAL/GAIN indication 15 Volume indication 15 Volume knob 8 W WIZARD MODE 22 X XLR jack 9 X-OVER 26 Y Y-plugs 11 PX10/PX8/PX5/PX3 Reference Manual...
... mode 20 [SPEAKERS] connection 11 [SPEAKERS] terminals 9 speakON connector 11 STORE 32 SUB (MONO 22 SUB+SUB 22 SUM 23 Sum mode 23 T Thermal dissipation 50 Threshold indication 15 TITLE 33 Troubleshooting 44 TUNING screen 25 Reference - Index U [USB] indicator 8 [USB] terminal 8 User data 38 UTILITY screen 34 V VOL/BAL/GAIN indication 15 Volume indication 15 Volume knob 8 W WIZARD MODE 22 X XLR jack 9 X-OVER 26 Y Y-plugs 11 PX10/PX8/PX5/PX3 Reference Manual...