MCR550 - Hi-fi system YAMAHA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MCR550 YAMAHA

Printed in Malaysia WV39750

OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄ TEESEEN. VARNING! OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRREN ÄR URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. OBSERVERA Apparaten kopplas inte bort från växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som den är ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av. ADVARSEL Netspæendingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, sålæenge netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt - også selvom der or slukket på apparatets afbryder. VAROITUS Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta. Note IMPORTANT THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE: Blue: NEUTRAL Brown: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Make sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.iii En 1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place - away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. For proper ventilation, allow the following minimum clearances around CRX-550. Top: 20 cm (8 in) Rear: 10 cm (4 in) Sides: 10 cm (4 in) 3 Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds. 4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in an environment with high humidity (i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. 5 Avoid installing this unit where foreign object may fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place: – Other components, as they may cause damage and/or discoloration on the surface of this unit. – Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. – Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit. 6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. 7 Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all connections are complete. 8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing damage. 9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords. 10 When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cable. 11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth. 12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Yamaha will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified. 13 To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cable and outdoor antennas disconnected from a wall outlet or this unit during a lightning storm. 14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified Yamaha service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reasons. 15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet. 16 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on common operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty. 17 Before moving this unit, press to set this unit to the standby mode, and disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet. 18 Condensation will form when the surrounding temperature changes suddenly. Disconnect the power cable from the outlet, then leave this unit alone. 19 When using this unit for a long time, this unit may become warm. Turn the power off, then leave this unit alone for cooling. 20 Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily. 21 The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. 22 Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. LASER SAFETY This unit employs a laser. Due to possible eye injury, only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device. DANGER This unit emits visible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct eye exposure to beam. When this unit is plugged into the wall outlet, do not place your eyes close to the opening of the disc tray and other openings to look into inside. CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off by . This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1. LASER Type Semiconductor laser GaAs/GaAlAs Wave length 780 nm Output Power 10 mW WARNING DO NOT TOUCH THIS UNIT WHEN IT IS USED

CONTINUOUSLY AT HIGH VOLUME BECAUSE THE

• This manual describes how to operate this unit using a remote control except when it is not available. Some of these operations are also available using the front panel buttons.

• The symbol “☞ ” with page number(s) indicates the corresponding reference page(s).

• Notes contain important information about safety and operating instructions. y indicates a tip for your operation.

• This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part as a result of improvements, etc. In case of differences between the manual and the product, the product has priority.2 En PREPARATION Make sure you have all of the following items. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS UNIT Play back music on the iPod /Discs/ USB device/external device \ p. 10 This unit can play back music stored in your iPod, CDs and music stored in USB device. Also you can connect external device and enjoy music from the device that you connected. *Refer to p. 3 for the playable disc and file format Receive FM Radio stations and Radio Data System information (Europe model only) \ p. 13 You can enjoy listening to FM radio stations with this unit. Also when the Radio Data System broadcasting station is received, you can display Radio Data system information on the front panel of this unit (Europe model only). Enhance sound for Audio CDs by bit data expansion \ p. 12 You can listen to Audio CDs with clear sound. Improved sound for compressed source by Music Enhancer \ p. 12 You can enjoy compressed music source (MP3 and WMA) with better sound quality. Set the Clock and Timer \ p. 15 You can set the clock and choose to display it on the front panel display during standby mode. Also you can set the timer to play back music from the selected input source. Charging iPod and USB device \ p. 9 This unit can charge iPod and USB device during standby mode. Boost bass sound by connecting a subwoofer \ p. 8 You can enjoy boost bass sound by connecting a subwoofer. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Remote controlBatteries (x 2)(AAA, R03, UM-4)Indoor FM antenna USB cap* Dock cover* Keep the USB cap out of the reach of children, so that it is not mistakenly swallowed. CAUTION

• The USB cap and the Dock cover are supplied with this unit to cover the USB port and the iPod terminal when not using. When the USB cap and the Dock cover are covered.3 En PREPARATION English ■ Playable discs Use compact discs bearing the marks below. To play back an 8-cm (3 in) CD Place it in the inner recessed area of the disc tray. Do not put a normal (12-cm) CD on top of an 8-cm (3 in) CD. ■ Playable MP3 and WMA files MP3

Variable bitrate is supported. WMA

• Version 9 (Standard and variable bitrates are supported. Professional and Lossless are not supported.)

Both constant and variable bitrates are supported.

• Playback for Data Disc starts in alphanumeric order of files.

• Playback for USB starts in order by date and time of creation.

• Copyright-protected WMA (DRM) files cannot be played back by this unit.

• The disc must be ISO 9660 compatible.

• The maximum file and folder numbers are as follows.

The root is counted as one of the folders.

• CD-R or CD-RW discs bearing one of the following phrases. FOR CONSUMER

• Finalized CD-R or CD-RW discs This compact disc player may not be able to play some CD-R/CD-RW discs or discs on which recording was not made correctly.

• Do not use any nonstandard shaped disc (heart, etc.) available on the market because it might damage the unit.

• Do not use a disc with tape, stickers, or paste on it. If you use such a disc, the disc may get stuck in the unit, or damage to the unit may result. Note: Do not use any lens cleaners as they may be a cause of malfunction. Note Format Bitrate (kbps) Sampling frequency (kHz) MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3 32-320

32/44.1/48 Mid Profile 16-32 22.05 Notes Data Disc USB Maximum total number of file and folder

Maximum file number per folder 511 2554 En REMOTE CONTROL 1 Infrared signal transmitter (☞ P. 5) 2 : Open and close tray 3 TIMER (☞ P. 15) 4 iPod Control buttons (☞ P. 11) Used to operate your iPod / : Scroll buttons MENU: Returns to the upper level in the iPod menu ENTER: Select group/start playback : Skip forward/press and hold to fast forward : Skip backward/press and hold to fast backward : Starts or pauses playback SHUFFLE: Selects the shuffle play mode REPEAT: Selects the repeat play mode 5 Input select buttons (☞ P. 10, 13) Select the input source. 6 FM control buttons TP: Enters TP (Traffic Program) data service receiving mode (☞ P. 14). MEMORY: Starts preset tuning and stores preset station (☞ P. 13). MONO: Sets FM Broadcasting receiving mode to monaural mode (☞ P. 13). PRESET u / d: Selects preset station (☞ P. 13). TUNING / : Press to start manual tuning. Press and hold to start automatic tuning (☞ P. 13). 7 DIMMER Changes brightness of the front panel. Choose brightness from normal (bright), mid dim, or dim by pressing this button repeatedly. 8 DISPLAY (☞ P. 13) Switches the information shown on the front panel. 9 Option control buttons (☞ P. 16) OPTION: Enters option menu mode. ////ENTER: For selecting and confirming an item. 0 CD/USB control buttons (☞ P. 11) Controls CD/USB playback : Stops playback : Pauses playback : Starts playback / : Rewind/fast-forward music / : Skips to the beginning of current track or next track SHUFFLE: Selects the shuffle play mode REPEAT: Selects the repeat play mode FOLDER / : Skips to the first file of selected folder for an MP3 or WMA recorded on disc/USB device. A N umeric buttons (☞ P. 11) Input numbers. Press ENTER to confirm the entry. Press CLEAR to clear the entry. B CLOCK (☞ P. 15) C (on/standby) D SLEEP (☞ P. 15) E Volume control buttons Controls the volume. Press MUTE to turn off the sound. Press again to resume the volume.

• Change both batteries when the operation range of the remote control decreases.• Use AAA, R03, UM-4 batteries.• Make sure that the polarities are correct. See the illustration inside the battery compartment.• Remove the batteries if the remote control is not to be used for an extended period of time.• Do not use old batteries together with new ones.• Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline and manganese batteries) together. Read the packaging carefully as these different types of batteries may have the same shape and color.• If the batteries have leaked, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come into contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.• Do not throw away batteries with general house waste; dispose of them correctly in accordance with your local regulations. The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on the front panel of the unit during operation.

• The area between the remote control and the unit must be clear of large obstacles.• Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control.• Do not drop the remote control.• Do not leave or store the remote control in the following types of conditions:– high humidity, such as near a bath– high temperature, such as near a heater or a stove– extremely low temperatures– dusty places.• Do not expose the remote control sensor to strong lighting, in particular, an inverter type fluorescent lamp; otherwise, the remote control may not work properly. If necessary, position the system away from direct lighting. Installing the batteries in the remote control

Using the remote control Notes 30˚ 30˚Within 6 m (20 feet)6 En 1 SLEEP indicator Lights up when the sleep timer is on (☞ P. 15). 2 PRESET indicator Lights up when you preset radio stations (☞ P. 13). 3 STEREO indicator Lights up when this unit is receiving a strong signal from an FM stereo broadcast. 4 AUTO indicator Lights up when this unit is in the Automatic Tuning mode (☞ P. 13). 5 SHUFFLE indicator Lights up when you set your iPod/CD/USB to shuffle play (☞ P. 11). 6 REPEAT indicator Lights up when you set your iPod/CD/USB to repeat play (☞ P. 11, 12). 7 Radio Data System indicators The name of the Radio Data System data offered by the currently received Radio Data System station lights up (☞ P. 13). 8 MUTE indicator Lights up when the sound is muted. 9 Multi information display Shows the various information such as the tuning frequency. 0 TUNED indicator Lights up when this unit is tuned into a station (☞ P. 13). A MEMORY indicator Flashes when searching for a radio station by automatic preset tuning. Lights up when you preset radio stations automatically or manually (☞ P. 13). B Multi information indicator Indicates the music information currently displayed on Multi information display (☞ P. 12). C Operation indicators Shows operable option control buttons for a currently selected OPTION item. D TP indicator Lights up when this unit is receiving a Radio Data System station which contains the TP (traffic program) data service (☞ P. 14). E TIMER indicator Lights up when the timer is on (☞ P. 15).

• This unit has an automatic standby function, which will automatically switch the unit to standby mode if the unit is left turned on for 1 hour without playback or any other operation being performed. This function is not available when the source is set to FM/AUX1/ AUX2.

FRONT PANEL AND BASIC OPERATION

iPod dock (on/standby): Unit on/standbyThe indicator lights up as follows:Brightly lit: Power is onDimly lit: Standby modeWhen iPod/USB device is charged or the clock is displayed on the front panel during the standby mode, the indicator lights up brightly. Note

Disc tray open/close Play/pause playback Stop playback INPUT: Selects an input source. VOLUME USB port: ☞ P. 9, 10 PHONES: Connecting headphonesNo sound is output from the speakers when headphones are connected. Disc tray

Skip backward and forward/press and hold to rewind and fast-forward PRESET < >: Selects preset station Front panel display: ☞ P. 6Down Up8 En Make sure you read the following procedure and note carefully before connecting the system. For information on the speakers (NS-BP200), refer to the owner’s manual supplied with it. Connecting the system 1 Connect the speaker terminals (L) of the unit to the speaker terminals of the left speaker and the speaker terminals (R) of the unit to the speaker terminals of the right speaker using the speaker cables supplied with the speaker set (NS- BP200). 2 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM jack.

• Do not connect this unit or other components to the main power until all connections between components are complete.

• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or any metal part of the unit. This could damage the unit and/or the speakers.

• All connections must be correct: L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each of your components.

• When connecting speakers other than NS-BP200, use speakers having more than 6Ω impedance.

• If there is a problem of weak radio wave reception in your area or you want to improve radio reception, we recommend that you use commercially available outdoor antennas. For details, consult the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. PREPARATIONS Connecting speakers/external components/antennas CAUTION Notes DVD player etc.SubwooferRight speaker (NS-BP200)Left speaker (NS-BP200)CD Receiver (CRX-550) (Europe model)Portable playerRCA stereo cable3.5mm stereo mini plug cableBe sure to remove insulation from the end of each speaker cable.PREPARATIONS 9 En OPERATION English ■ Stationing iPod Station or remove your iPod whenever you want.

Your iPod is automatically charged when your iPod is set in the iPod dock even if the unit is in standby mode. This unit is compatible with iPod (5th generation), iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod touch.

• To secure the connection, attach a compatible Dock Adapter supplied with the iPod or an iPod Universal Dock Adapter (sold separately), and remove the protective case covering your iPod.

• If you do not use an adapter or if the adapter is not compatible, the connection could be loose or poor, which could cause damage or malfunctions. ■ Connecting USB Connect or remove your USB device whenever you want.

USB device is automatically charged when it is connected to the unit, even if the unit is in standby mode.

• This unit supports USB mass storage class devices (e.g., flash memories or portable audio players) using FAT16 or FAT32 format.

• Do not connect devices other than USB mass storage class devices (such as USB chargers or USB hubs), PCs, card readers, an external HDD, etc. After you made all connections, connect the power cables of this unit. Other connection Note Notes Notes Dock AdapteriPod dock Connecting the power cable To an AC wall outlet10 En Follow the procedures below to play back music.

Some features may not be available depending on the model or the software version of your iPod.

• Some devices may not work properly even if they meet the requirements.

• Playability of and power supply to all kind of USB devices are not guaranteed.

• The reading time may exceed 30 seconds depending on the number of files/folders.

• Yamaha and suppliers accept no liability for the loss of data saved on the USB devices connected to this unit. As a precaution, it is recommended that the files are made backup copies.

Playback operation Set the source Switch the input Select music and start playback iPod

☞ P. 9Dock Adapter☞ P. 9To AUX1 To AUX2For operation, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with external components such as DVD player and portable player.LISTENING TO MUSIC 11 En OPERATION English Some features may not be compatible depending on the model or the software version of your iPod. ■ Control playback / : Scroll buttons MENU: Returns to the upper level in the iPod menu ENTER: Select group/start playback : Skip forward/press and hold to fast-forward : Skip backward/press and hold to rewind : Starts or pauses playback

• For iPod (5th generation) and iPod nano (1st generation), you can only operate the iPod menu using the front panel display.

• There are some characters that cannot be displayed in the front panel display of this unit. ■ Shuffle play You can play back in random sequence.

You cannot set ALBUMS when you use an iPod touch. ■ Repeat play You can play back repeatedly. ■ Control playback : Stop : Pause : Play : Rewind : Fast forward : Skip backward : Skip forward FOLDER / : Skip to the first file in the previous/next folder for MP3 or WMA.

• If you press these buttons, the folder name is displayed on the front panel display for a certain period.

You can also use the Numeric buttons to enter the number of the song directly. To clear the entry, press CLEAR.

• Playback for Data Disc starts in alphanumeric order of files.

• Playback for USB starts in order by date and time of creation. ■ Shuffle play You can play back in random sequence.

If the audio format of the selected music source is MP3/ WMA, you can also select FOLDER. Operation for iPod Note Notes

During playbackiPod menuPress repeatedly. Operation for CD/USB Notes Press repeatedly. During playbackPress repeatedly.LISTENING TO MUSIC 12 En ■ Repeat play You can play back repeatedly.

If the audio format of the selected music source is MP3/ WMA, you can also select FOLDER. You can switch the playback information shown on the front panel display. Some special characters may not be shown properly. For iPod Song number and elapsed time (default setting)

Song number and remaining time

Back to the default setting This function is available for iPod (5th generation), iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch. However, even with these models, this function may not be available depending on the software version of your iPod. For CD/USB Track/file number and elapsed time of the current song (default setting)

Track number and remaining time of the current song

Total time of the disc

Remaining time of the disc

Only when the selected track has information This unit has built-in sound program which will automatically adjusts music source to provide enjoyable sound quality. ■ Bit data expansion Bit data expansion increases CD 16-bit data to 24 bits, achieving a more natural and detailed sound. This function is only available for Audio CDs. ■ Music Enhancer Music Enhancer feature enhances the sound for compressed music by regenerating musical elements that are lost through compression. This function is not available for Audio CDs and audio input from external device connected to AUX1. Switching the display Note Press repeatedly.Press repeatedly. During playback Playback sound Note Note13 En OPERATIONEnglish If the signal received from the station you want to select is weak, you can also tune into radio stations manually by pressing TUNING / repeatedly.When receiving a stereo broadcasting station, you can switch between stereo and monaural by pressing MONO.You can store your favorite FM stations with the preset function. ■ Automatic preset tuning When you perform the automatic preset, all stored stations are cleared and the new stations are stored. ■ Manual preset tuning

• You can preset up to 30 FM stations.• To cancel the manual preset while choosing a preset number, press MEMORY again.
• You can delete a preset station by pressing OPTION → S/T

• ENTER to select PRESET DELETE. PS (Program Service) PTY (Program Type) RT (Radio Text) CT (Clock Time) Frequency Back to the PSIf the signal transmission of the Radio Data System station is too weak, this unit may not be able to receive Radio Data System information completely. In particular, RT (Radio Text) information uses a lot of bandwidth, so it may be less available compared to other types of information.

LISTENING TO FM RADIO STATIONS

Tuning to radio stations Note Presetting radio stations Note Press TUNER. Press and hold.Automatic tuning starts.

Press and hold MEMORY for more than 2 seconds in FM mode.Start the automatic preset. Tune into a favorite radio station.Press MEMORY.Select the preset number you want to store to.Complete the manual preset.

Selecting preset radio stations (Preset tuning) Displaying Radio Data System information Note Select the preset radio station in FM mode. Press repeatedly.While listeningLISTENING TO FM RADIO STATIONS 14 En Use this feature to receive the TP (traffic program) data service of the Radio Data System station network.

• “TP Search” flashes on the front panel display and the search starts. The TP indicator on the unit flashes during search.

• When the traffic program is received, the TP indicator stays on and the search stops. If you press TP again, the search starts again.

• If the unit fails to receive the traffic program, the TP indicator turns off and “Not Found” appears on the display. The unit returns to its previous state.

• To cancel the search, press TP during search. Using the TP (traffic program) data service

Press TP. While listening15 En OPERATION English To set the clock, press and hold CLOCK or press OPTION to enter CLOCK SET of the option menu. As for the setting, refer to “Using option menu” on page 16. Once you set the clock, you can display the clock on the front panel display. When you press CLOCK while the power is on, the clock is displayed on the front panel display for a few seconds. When you press CLOCK during standby mode, you can select whether to display the clock on the front panel display or not.

• This unit supports 24-hour clock display.• The clock setting will be lost if you disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet for several minutes. ■ Using the timer The timer sets the unit to play back music at the time you set. To set the timer, press and hold TIMER or press OPTION to enter TIMER SET of the option menu. As for the setting, refer to “Using option menu” on page 16. To use the timer, set the appropriate input source securely and set the timer in the option menu in advance (☞ P. 17). TIMER OFF: To set the timer off. TIMER ONCE: To set the timer once. TIMER EVERY: To set the timer everyday at the same time. When you switch the timer set to TIMER EVERY or TIMER ONCE, the TIMER indicator lights up on the front panel display.
• The clock has to be set in advance.• When the timer is set, the TIMER indicator lights up on the front panel display. While the power is on, the TIMER indicator flashes as the set time of the timer becomes closer.

• The settings set in timer settings are retained. ■ Using sleep timer The sleep timer sets the unit to the standby mode after the specified time elapses. The SLEEP indicator lights up on the front panel display.

Using the clock Notes Using timer and sleep timer Press CLOCK.Press repeatedly. Notes Press repeatedly.16 En The option menu appears on the front panel display by pressing OPTION. You can set various useful functions with option menu.

This function is available only for Europe, U.K. and Australia models.

When there are some parameters to set, repeat steps 3 and 4. You can go back to a previous parameter by pressing .

To set additional items, repeat steps 2 to 5. To cancel the setting during the operation, press OPTION. ■ Setting tone/balance TREBLE

: Adjusts the high frequency response. BASS

: Adjusts the low frequency response. BALANCE: Adjusts the volume level of each left and right speaker channel.

Also effective when you are using headphones. ■ Adjusting the clock AUTO CLOCK: Automatic adjustment function is available for Europe, U.K. and Australia models only. To apply for this function, set AUTO CLOCK to ON. CLOCK SET: To set hour and minute, repeat steps 3 and 4 on page 16.

• You can enter CLOCK SET directly by pressing and holding CLOCK when the unit is on.

• When setting the clock, you can also use the Numeric buttons to enter the hour and minute. To confirm the entry, press ENTER. To clear the entry, press CLEAR.
• The current time appears on the front panel display for a certain period by pressing CLOCK when the unit is on. The time setting will be lost if you disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet for several minutes.

USING USEFUL FUNCTIONS

You can enter TIMER SET directly by pressing and holding TIMER. Time (hour and minute)

You can use the Numeric buttons to enter the hour/minute, track/file number, preset number and volume when you are setting the timer. To confirm the entry, press ENTER. To clear the entry, press CLEAR. Input source and track/file number or preset number If the source is not set properly, the timer sound will not be heard. Make sure that the source is set securely. CD: Set a track/file number. If you set the track/file number which is not exist, the first track/file is played back automatically. USB: Set a file number. If you set a file number that does not exist, the first file is played back automatically. iPod: When you select the iPod as a source, this unit resumes the music that you were listening to last time. FM: Set preset number. By selecting “– – –”, the FM station you set last time is set. Volume The volume level can be set between “1” - “MAX” (60) and “– – –”

. When the timer is set while the unit is in standby mode, the volume is set at this point is used. When the timer is executed while the unit is on, the volume level remains the same as the current volume.

• If you set your volume to “_ _ _” when the timer is set while the unit is in standby mode, the volume level is set at the same level as input source. Timer on (TIMER EVERY/TIMER ONCE)/Timer off (TIMER OFF) Switch the timer to TIMER EVERY/TIMER ONCE/TIMER OFF. When the timer is set to TIMER EVERY or TIMER ONCE, the TIMER indicator lights up on the front panel display.

This setting is also available with TIMER (p. 15). Note18 En ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Refer to the table below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, turn off this unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. TROUBLESHOOTING General Problem Cause Remedy page This unit fails to turn on or enters the standby mode soon after the power is turned on.The unit does not operate properly.The power cable is not connected or the plug is not completely inserted.Connect the power cable firmly. This unit has been exposed to a strong external electric shock (such as lightning or strong static electricity).Set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cable, plug it back in after 30 seconds and then use it normally. No sound. No appropriate input source has been selected.Select an appropriate input source with INPUT on the front panel (or the source buttons on the remote control). Speaker connections are not secure. Secure the connections. The mute function may be on. Cancel the mute function. The volume is turned down. Turn up the volume. Signals this unit cannot reproduce are being input from a source component, such as a CD-ROM.Play a source whose signals can be reproduced by this unit. The power is suddenly turned off.The sleep timer may be set. This is not malfunction. Turn on the unit and play the source again. The unit is left turned on for 1 hour without playback or any other operation being performed.The clock setting has been cleared.The power cable has been disconnected. Connect the power cable, and set the clock again. Sound is heard from the speaker on one side only.Incorrect cable connections. Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. There is noise interference from digital or radio frequency equipment.This unit is too close to the digital or high-frequency equipment.Move this unit farther away from such equipment. —TROUBLESHOOTING 19 En ADDITIONAL INFORMATION English In case of a transmission error without a status message appearing in the front panel of this unit, check the connection to your iPod (see page 9). Radio reception Problem Cause Remedy page FM stereo reception is noisy.The antenna is connected improperly. Check the antenna connections. The characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor.Try using a high-quality directional FM antenna. Switch to monaural mode. The desired station cannot be tuned into with the automatic tuning method.The signal is too weak. Use a high-quality directional FM antenna. Use the manual tuning method. The preset selecting function does not work.The preset (memory) may have been erased.Preset radio stations again. There is distortion, and clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna or an outdoor antenna.Multipath reflection or other radio interference may have occurred.Change the height, direction, or placement of the antenna.

iPod Note Status message Cause Remedy page iPod Connecting iPod Charging This unit is in the middle of recognizing the connection with your iPod.If the message continues to appear in the front panel display and playback does not start, connect the iPod again.

Unknown iPod There is a problem with the signal path from your iPod to this unit.Connect the iPod again. The iPod being used is not supported by this unit.Only iPod (5th generation), iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are supported. The iPod software is out of date. Update the iPod software version to the latest.

iPod The play back of the iPod is finished.For example, all the songs in the selected album have finished being played back. iPod Unplugged Your iPod was removed from the iPod dock.Station your iPod back in the iPod dock.

iPod OverCurrent The connected iPod is not playable on this unit. The iPod is connected at an angle.Disconnect the iPod. Change input source other than iPod and select iPod as input source again. Then connect playable iPod again.

Problem Cause Remedy page No sound. The power of the unit is off. Connect the power cable correctly. The iPod software version has not been updated.Download the latest iTunes software to update the iPod software version to the latest. The iPod is in the process of connecting with the unit.Please wait for a while. —TROUBLESHOOTING 20 En In case of a transmission error without a status message appearing in the front panel of this unit, check the connection to the USB device (see page 9). No sound.The iPod sounds, but you cannot operate it with the unit or the remote control.The iPod is set in the iPod dock improperly.Remove the iPod from the unit, then set it in the iPod dock again. The unit cannot be operated by the remote control.The iPod is not supported by this unit. Only iPod (5th generation), iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are supported. The iPod is not connected correctly. Connect the iPod firmly. The iPod software version is out of date. Update the iPod software version to the latest. If the problem cannot be solved, even with the latest software, reset the iPod. You cannot operate from the iPod.The iPod is set in the iPod dock improperly.Remove the iPod from the unit, then set it in the iPod dock again. The playback information is not displayed on the front panel display.The iPod you set is not compatible with the playback information display.Only iPod (5th generation), iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are supported. The iPod does not charge up.The iPod is set in the iPod dock improperly.Remove the iPod from the unit, then set it in the iPod dock again. The iPod is not supported by this unit. Only iPod (5th generation), iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod touch are supported.

USB Note Status message Cause Remedy page USB Unplugged The USB device is not connected firmly.Connect the USB device again.

No Files The connected USB device is not playable on this unit.Connect playable USB device. The USB device has no data. Connect an USB device with data included.

USB OverCurrent The connected USB device is not playable on this unit.Disconnect the USB device. Change input source other than USB and select USB as input source again. Then connect playable USB device again. The USB device is connected at an angle. Problem Cause Remedy page MP3/WMA file in the USB device does not play.The USB device is not recognized. Connect the USB device again. Connect an AC adapter if supplied with the device. Improper USB device connections. Connect the USB device again. The MP3 or WMA formats are not compatible with this unit.Replace the file with a correctly recorded file playable with this unit. If the solutions above do not resolve the problem, the USB device is not playable on the unit.Try another USB device.

Problem Cause Remedy pageTROUBLESHOOTING 21 En ADDITIONAL INFORMATION English Disc playback Problem Cause Remedy page No sound or distorted sound The sampling rate of an MP3 or WMA file may not be compatible with this unit. Check the sampling rate and bit rate of an MP3 or WMA file are compatible with this unit.

Disc playback does not start. You may be using a CD-R/RW that is not finalized. Finalize the CD-R/RW.

The disc label may be upside down. Check that the disc label is facing up.

The disc may be defective. Try playing back another disc. If this cures the problem, the disc you want to play back is defective.

MP3/WMA disc may not contain sufficient music files to be played back. Check that your MP3/WMA disc contains at least 5 MP3/WMA music files. If the number of files is small, the disc may not be recognized.

The sampling rate of an MP3 or WMA file may not be compatible with this unit. Check the sampling rate and bit rate of an MP3 or WMA file are compatible with this unit.

Some button operations do not work. The disc loaded into the unit may not be compatible. Remove the disc and then check whether the unit supports the disc or not.

Playback does not start immediately after pressing on the unit or on the remote control. The disc may be dirty. Wipe the disc clean.

The disc loaded into the unit may not be compatible. Use a disc supported by the unit.

If the unit was moved from a cold to warm place, condensation may have formed on the disc reading lens. Wait for an hour or two until the unit adjusts to the room temperature, and try again.

“No Disc” appears in the display even though a disc is in the disc tray. The disc loaded into the unit may not be compatible. Use a disc supported by the unit.

The disc may be dirty. Remove the disc and then wipe the disc clean.

Disc is loaded upside-down. Remove the disc and then load the disc with the labeled side facing up.

Remote control Problem Cause Remedy page The remote control does not work nor function properly. The remote control may be operated outside its operation range. For information on the remote control operation range, refer to “Using the remote control”.

The remote control sensor on this unit may be exposed to direct sunlight or lighting. Change the lighting or orientation of this unit.

The battery may be worn out. Replace the battery with new one.

There are obstacles between the sensor of this unit and the remote control. Remove the obstacles. —22 En

• Always handle with care so that the playing surface is not scratched. Do not bend discs.

• To keep the playing surface clean, wipe with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use any type of disc cleaner, spray, or any other chemical-based liquid.

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high temperature or high humidity for a long time.

• Do not wipe with a circular motion; wipe straight outward from the center.

• Use a soft-tipped pen when writing on the label side of a disc. PLAYER SECTION iPod

• Supported iPod ...... iPod (5th generation), iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch

• Standby Power consumption

• When iPod/USB is not charged and when the clock is not displayed. Specifications are subject to change without notice. iPod iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. “Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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SPECIFICATIONS23 En Limited Guarantee for European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland Thank you for having chosen a Yamaha product. In the unlikely event that your Yamaha product needs guarantee service, please contact the dealer from whom it was purchased. If you experience any difficulty, please contact Yamaha representative office in your country. You can find full details on our website (http://www.yamaha-hifi.com/ or http://www.yamaha-uk.com/ for U.K. resident). The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two years from the date of the original purchase. Yamaha undertakes, subject to the conditions listed below, to have the faulty product or any part(s) repaired, or replaced at Yamaha’s discretion, without any charge for parts or labour. Yamaha reserves the right to replace a product with that of a similar kind and/or value and condition, where a model has been discontinued or is considered uneconomic to repair.Conditions 1. The original invoice or sales receipt (showing date of purchase, product code and dealer’s name) MUST accompany the defective product, along with a statement detailing the fault. In the absence of this clear proof of purchase, Yamaha reserves the right to refuse to provide free of charge service and the product may be returned at the customer’s expense. 2. The product MUST have been purchased from an AUTHORISED Yamaha dealer within the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. 3. The product must not have been the subject of any modifications or alterations, unless authorised in writing by Yamaha.

4. The following are excluded from this guarantee:

Solo per file MP3/WMA

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