User manual YAMAHA RX-385

[. . . ] Natural Sound Stereo Receiver 65W + 65W (8) RMS Output Power, 0. 04% THD, 20 ­ 20, 000 Hz (RX-485) 45W + 45W (8) 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 Only) Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo receiver. RX -485/385 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN OWNER'S MANUAL CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK), NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CONTENTS Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Tuning Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Preset Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Remote Control Transmitter . . . 16 Notes about the Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 IMPORTANT!Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below. · Explanation of Graphical Symbols Model: Serial No. : The serial number is located on the rear of the unit. Retain this Owner's Manual in a safe place for future reference. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (U. S. A. ) 1 2 3 4 5 Read Instructions ­ All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. [. . . ] If you connect only one speaker system, connect it to either the SPEAKERS A or B terminals. q Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear of this unit. How to Connect: Red: positive (+) Black: negative (­) Press up the tab. 5mm (1/4") insulation from the speaker wires. ] Press down the tab and secure the wire. ABOUT THE ACCESSORY TERMINALS AC OUTLET(S) (U. S. A. , Canada and General models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS (Australia and U. K. models). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SWITCHED OUTLET Use these to connect the power cords from your components to this unit. The power to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this unit's POWER switch or the provided remote control transmitter's POWER key. These outlets will supply power to any component whenever this unit is turned on. The maximum power (total power consumption of components) that can be connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S) is 100 watts. REMOTE CONTROL (PHONO) connector RX-485 only If you have a YAMAHA turntable with a terminal for remote control, connect it to this connector by using the cable provided with the turntable. This connection allows you to control the turntable from the provid 8 OPERATIONS 3 2 1, 6 4 TO PLAY A SOURCE 7 4 Select the speakers to be used. SPEAKERS A ON 1 VOLUME B ON OFF OFF 0 -- dB Set to the " " position. * If you use two speaker systems, press both the A and B switches. 2 POWER 5 6 Play the source. (For detailed information on the tuning operations, refer to the page 12. ) VOLUME 3 Select a desired input source. RX-485 MONITOR TAPE 2 TAPE 1 AUX INPUT TUNER CD PHONO 0 -- dB COPY Adjust to the desired output level. RX-385 TAPE MONITOR INPUT AUX TUNER CD PHONO 7 If desired, adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, etc. (Refer to page 11. ) * The name of the selected input source will appear in the display. * Note that pressing on each input selector button selects the source which is connected to the corresponding input terminals on the rear panel. Notes RX-485 only q If you select AUX, TUNER, CD or PHONO, be sure that TAPE 1 and/or TAPE 2 are not being selected. q If you select TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 at the same time, the result will be the sound from the tape deck 1. q For TAPE 1 and TAPE 2, whenever the button is pressed, the corresponding input source is selected or canceled alternately. RX-385 only q If both TAPE MONITOR and another input selector button are selected, TAPE MONITOR has priority. 9 1, 4 2 TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE RX-485 TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE RX-385 1 Select the source to be recorded. MONITOR TAPE 2 TAPE 1 AUX INPUT TUNER CD PHONO 1 Select the source to be recorded. INPUT AUX TUNER CD PHONO TAPE MONITOR COPY * To dub from tape to tape, refer to the "Notes" shown below. * When you select AUX, TUNER, CD or PHONO, be sure that TAPE 1 and/or TAPE 2 are not also selected. * When you select AUX, TUNER, CD or PHONO, be sure that TAPE MONITOR is not also selected. 2 3 4 2 3 4 Play the source and then turn the VOLUME control up to confirm the input source. (For detailed information on the tuning operations, refer to the page 12. ) Play the source and then turn the VOLUME control up to confirm the input source. (For detailed information on the tuning operations, refer to the page 12. ) Begin recording on the tape deck. Begin recording on the tape deck. To monitor the audio signals being recorded, press the TAPE MONITOR. INPUT AUX TUNER CD PHONO To monitor the audio signals being recorded, press the input selector button for the tape deck being used to make the recording. MONITOR TAPE 2 TAPE 1 AUX INPUT TUNER CD PHONO TAPE MONITOR COPY Note VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS control settings have no effect on the material being recorded. Notes q VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS control settings have no effect on the material being recorded. q To dub from tape to tape, only the following method of dubbing can be performed. SOURCE Tape deck connected to the TAPE 2 terminals. RECORDER Tape deck connected to the TAPE 1 terminals. 10 Adjusting the BALANCE control Adjust the balance of the output volume to the left and right speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused from speaker location or listening room conditions. BALANCE 0 Selecting the SPEAKER system Because one or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit, the SPEAKERS switches allow you to select speaker system A or B, or both at once. SPEAKERS A ON B ON L5 5R OFF OFF Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls BASS DEFEAT Adjusting the continuously variable LOUDNESS control This control provides compensation for the human ears' loss of sensitivity to high and low-frequency ranges at low volume. [. . . ] Press the appropriate input selector button corresponding to the input source. The player should be connected to the receiver through the MC head amplifier. Tighten the AM loop antenna connections and rotate it for best reception. Noises will result from ligtning, fluorescent lamps, motors, thermostats and other electrical equipment. [. . . ]