Yamaha A-S801 Owners Manual

UBL

Integrated Amplifier

Amplificateur Intégré

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

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.

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below.

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.

1Read these instructions.

2Keep these instructions.

3Heed all warnings.

4Follow all instructions.

5Do not use this apparatus near water.

6Clean only with dry cloth.

7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Yamaha and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion – and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, Yamaha and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.

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		IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
	FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)
	1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS	Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee
	UNIT!	that interference will not occur in all installations. If
	This product, when installed as indicated in the	this product is found to be the source of interference,
	instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC	which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF”
	requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by	and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using
	Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC,	one of the following measures:
	to use the product.	Relocate either this product or the device that is being
	2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to
		affected by the interference.
	accessories and/or another product use only high quality
		Utilize power outlets that are on different branch
	shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST
	be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to	(circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line
	follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to	filter/s.
	use this product in the USA.	In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/
	3 NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply	reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm
		ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
	with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15
	for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these	If these corrective measures do not produce
	requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that	satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer
	your use of this product in a residential environment will	authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can
	not result in harmful interference with other electronic	not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact
	devices.	Yamaha Corporation of America A/V Division, 6600
	This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and,	Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620, USA.
	if not installed and used according to the instructions	The above statements apply ONLY to those products

	found in the users manual, may cause interference	distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
	harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.
		subsidiaries.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT

(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)

Responsible Party:	Yamaha Corporation of America A/V Division
Address:	6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA
	90620, USA
Telephone:	1-714-522-9011
Type of Equipment:	Integrated Amplifier
Model Name:	A-S801

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2)this device must accept any interference received including

interference that may cause undesired operation of this device. See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.

■ For U.K. customers

If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the instructions described below.

Note

The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet.

■ Special Instructions for U.K. Model

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.

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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2Install 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 this unit.

Top: 30 cm (11-3/4 in) Rear: 20 cm (7-7/8 in) Sides: 20 cm (7-7/8 in)

3Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

4Do 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.

5Avoid 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.

6Do 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.

7Do not plug in this unit to an AC wall outlet until all connections are complete.

8Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing damage.

9Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.

10When disconnecting the power cable from the AC wall outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cable.

11Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

12Only 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.

13To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cable and outdoor antennas disconnected from an AC wall outlet or this unit during a lightning storm.

14Do 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.

15When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the AC wall outlet.

16Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on common operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty.

17Before moving this unit, press A(power) to set this unit to standby mode, and then disconnect the AC power plug from the AC wall outlet.

18Condensation will form when the surrounding temperature changes suddenly. Disconnect the power cable from the outlet, then leave this unit alone.

19When using this unit for a long time, this unit may become warm. Turn the power off, then leave this unit alone for cooling.

20Install this unit near the AC wall outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily.

21The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

22Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the AC wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off by A. 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.

This label is required to be attached to a product of which the temperature of the top cover may be hot during operation.

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CONTENTS

USEFUL FEATURES ...................................	1
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES.........................	1
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS.................	2
Front panel ........................................................	2
Rear panel .........................................................	4
Remote control..................................................	6
CONNECTIONS............................................	9
Connecting speakers and source components...	9
Connecting power cable..................................	10

PLAYBACK.................................................	11
Playing a source .............................................	11
Adjusting to the desired sound.......................	12
PLAYBACK OF MUSIC FILES STORED
ON A PC (USB DAC)...............................	13
TROUBLESHOOTING..............................	15
SPECIFICATIONS .....................................	18

About this manual

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•Depending on the model, there are some countries/regions where it may not be sold.

USEFUL FEATURES

This unit allows you to:

USB DAC function corresponding to DSD native playback (see page 13)

Enjoy the highest sound quality of compact discs by using the CD direct function (see page 12)

Enjoy pure, high fidelity sound by using the Pure Direct function (see page 12)

Save power by using AUTO POWER STANDBY switch (see page 4)

Use the remote control of this unit to operate a Yamaha tuner and/or CD player (see page 7)

Boost bass sounds by connecting a subwoofer (see page 9)

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Please check that you received all of the following parts.

Remote control	Batteries (x2)	Power cable
	(AA, R6, UM-3)

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel

1 A(power) switch

Turns on and off the power of this unit.

Note

Even when this unit is turned off, this unit consumes a small amount of power.

2 Power indicator

Indicator	Status
Brightly lit	The power of this unit is “on”.
	This unit is in “standby” mode.
Dimly lit	For details on the “standby” mode, see
	page 6.
Off	The power of this unit is “off”.

3Remote control sensor

Receives infrared signals from the remote control.

4PHONES jack

Connect your headphones.

5SPEAKERS selector

Selector

Speaker status

position

OFF	Both sets of speakers are off.

A or B

The set of speakers connected to the A or B terminals is on.

A+B BI-WIRING Both sets of speakers are on.

6BASS control

Increases or decreases the low frequency response. The 0 position produces a flat response.

Control range: –10 dB to +10 dB

7TREBLE control

Increases or decreases the high frequency response. The 0 position produces a flat response.

Control range: –10 dB to +10 dB

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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8BALANCE control

Adjusts the sound output balance of the left and right speakers to compensate for sound imbalances.

Note

If you rotate the BALANCE control to the end of L (left) or R (right), the opposite side of channel is muted.

9LOUDNESS control

Retain a full tonal range at any volume level (see page 12).

0INPUT selector and indicators

Selects the input source you want to listen to. The input source indicators light up when the corresponding input sources are selected.

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The input source names correspond to the names of the connection jacks on the rear panel.

AVOLUME control

Increases or decreases the sound output level.

BUSB DAC Indicators

Lights up when PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) or DSD (Direct Stream Digital) digital audio signals are input to a USB terminal of this unit (see page 14).

CCD DIRECT AMP button and indicator

Reproduces CD sound in the highest signal quality (see page 12).

The indicator above it lights up when this function is turned on.

DPURE DIRECT button and indicator

Reproduces any input source in the purest sound possible (see page 12).

The indicator above it lights up when this function is turned on.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Rear panel

1CD input jacks

Used to connect a CD player (see page 9).

2PHONO jacks and GND terminal

Used to connect a turntable that uses an MM cartridge, and to ground the terminal (see page 9).

3Audio input/output jacks

Used to connect external components, such as a tuner, etc (see page 9).

4DIGITAL (OPTICAL) jack

Used to connect a component with a digital optical output (see page 9).

5DIGITAL (COAXIAL) jack

Used to connect a component with a digital coaxial output (see page 9).

6DIGITAL (USB) jack (Type B)

Used to connect a PC (see page 13).

7DC OUT jack

For supplying power to a Yamaha AV accessory. For details on connections, refer to the instruction manual of the AV accessory.

8SPEAKERS A/B terminals

Used to connect one or two speaker sets (see page 9).

9SUBWOOFER OUT jack

Used to connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (see page 9).

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The SUBWOOFER OUT jack attenuates signals over 90 Hz.

0 AUTO POWER STANDBY switch

Switch

Status

position

The unit enters standby mode ON automatically if not operated for 8

hours.

OFF

The unit does not enter standby mode automatically.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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A IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch

CAUTION

Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch while the power is turned on, as doing so may damage the unit.

If the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be fully slid to either position, remove the power cable and slide the switch all the way to either position.

Select the switch position according to the impedance of the speakers.

	Speaker	Speaker	Switch
	connection	impedance	position
	SPEAKERS A	6 Ω or higher
		8 Ω or higher	HIGH
	or	(Asia model only)
	SPEAKERS B
		4 Ω or higher	LOW
		12 Ω or higher
	SPEAKERS A	(U.K. model only)	HIGH
		16 Ω or higher
	and
		(Asia model only)
	SPEAKERS B
		8 Ω or higher	LOW
		6 Ω or higher
	Bi-wiring	8 Ω or higher	HIGH
		(Asia model only)
		4 Ω or higher	LOW

BAC IN

Used to connect the supplied power cable to an AC wall outlet (see page 10).

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Remote control

1 Infrared signal transmitter

Sends infrared signals.

2 AAMP

Turns this unit on, or sets it to standby mode.

3 OPEN/CLOSE

Opens/closes the disc tray of the Yamaha CD player. Refer to the owner’s manual of your CD player for

details.

Note

Even when using a Yamaha CD player, certain components and features may not be available.

4 ACD

Turns the Yamaha CD player on, or sets it to standby mode. Refer to the owner’s manual of your CD player

for details.

Note

Even when using a Yamaha CD player, certain components and features may not be available.

5 CD DIRECT AMP

Reproduces CD sound in the highest signal quality (see page 12).

6 Input selector buttons

Selects the input source you want to listen to.

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The input source names correspond to the names of the connection jacks on the rear panel.

7 VOLUME +/–

Increases or decreases the sound output level.

8 MUTE

Reduces the current volume level by approximately 20 dB. Press again to restore the audio output to the previous volume level. Pressing the VOLUME +/– also cancels muting.

The input indicator on the front panel for the current input source blinks while the output is muted.

9 PURE DIRECT

Reproduces any input source in the purest sound possible (see page 12).

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	CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
0 Yamaha tuner control buttons	A Yamaha CD player control buttons

The following buttons can be used to control various functions of a Yamaha tuner.

Refer to your component’s owner’s manual for more information.

BAND

Selects the reception band (FM/AM).

TUNING jj/ ii

Selects the tuning frequency.

MEMORY

Stores the current FM/AM station as a preset.

PRESET j/ i

Selects a preset FM/AM station.

Note

Even when using a Yamaha tuner, certain components and features may not be available.

The following buttons can be used to control a Yamaha CD player.

Refer to your component’s owner’s manual for more information.

w	Rewinds playback
f	Fast-forwards playback
e	Pauses playback
b	Skips backward
a	Skips forward
p	Starts playback
s	Stops playback

Note

Even when using a Yamaha CD player, certain components and features may not be available.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

■ Installing batteries

■ Operation range

Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on

this unit and remain within the operating range shown

below.

	Approximately
	6 m
AA, R6, UM-3 batteries	(20 ft)

Remote control

■Notes on remote control and batteries

•The area between the remote control and this unit must be clear of large obstacles.

•Be careful not to spill water or other liquids on the remote control.

•Be careful not to drop the remote control.

•Do not leave or store the remote control in the following conditions:

–places of high humidity, such as near a bathroom

–places of high temperatures, such as near a heater or stove

–places of extremely low temperatures

–dusty places

•Change all batteries if you notice the operation range of the remote control narrows.

•If the batteries run out, immediately remove them from the remote control to prevent an explosion or acid leak.

•If you find leaking batteries, discard the batteries immediately, taking care not to touch the leaked material. If the leaked material comes into contact with your skin or gets into your eyes or mouth, rinse it away immediately and consult a doctor. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.

•Do not use old batteries together with new ones. This may shorten the life of the new batteries or cause old batteries to leak.

•Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline and manganese batteries) together. Batteries that look the same may have a different specification.

•Dispose of batteries according to your regional regulations.

•Keep the batteries in a location out of reach of children.

Batteries can be dangerous if a child were to put in his or her mouth.

•If you plan not to use this unit for a long period of time, remove the batteries from this unit. Otherwise, the batteries will wear out, possibly resulting in a leakage of battery liquid that may damage this unit.

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting speakers and source components

Make sure to connect 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. Refer to the owner’s manual for each of your components.

Make sure to use RCA cables, optical cable or USB cables to connect audio components.

CAUTION

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

Turntable	TV, etc.
DVD player,	PC
etc.	Tuner
	BD player, etc.

Audio	GND	Audio	Audio	Audio	Audio	Audio
out		out	out	out	out	out

Speakers A

Right Left

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Audio	Audio	Audio	Audio	Audio
out	out	In	In		out
CD player		Tape deck,	CD recorder,		Subwoofer	Right	Left
		etc.		etc.		Speakers B

Only PCM signals can be input to the DIGITAL (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jacks of this unit. For details on the supported PCM signals, see page 18.

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•The PHONO jacks are designed for connecting a turntable with an MM cartridge.

•Connect your turntable to the GND terminal to reduce noise in the signal. However, for some turntables, you may hear less noise without the GND connection.

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CONNECTIONS

■ REC jacks

•The audio signals are not output via the LINE 2 REC or LINE 3 REC output jacks when LINE 2 or LINE 3 is selected with the INPUT selector.

•The VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls and the CD DIRECT function (or the PURE DIRECT function) have no effect on the source being recorded.

■ Connecting speaker cables

1Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8 in) of insulation from the end of each speaker cable.

2Twist the bare wires of the cable firmly together.

3Unscrew the knob.

4Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side of each terminal.

5Tighten the knob to secure the wire.

10 mm (3/8 in)

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

CAUTION

•Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch according to the impedance of the speakers to be connected (see page 5).

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

■Connecting via banana plug

(North America, China and Australia

models only)

1Tighten the knob.

2Insert the banana plug into the end of the corresponding terminal.

Rear panel

Speaker

Connect the other speaker to the other set of terminals in the same way.

Note

When making bi-wire connections, remove the shorting bridges or cables on the speaker. Refer to the speakers’ instruction manuals for more information.

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To use the bi-wire connections, set the SPEAKERS selector on the front panel to the A+B BI-WIRING position.

Connecting power cable

Plug the power cable into the AC IN inlet when all connections are complete, and then plug in the power cable to the AC outlet.

To the AC wall outlet

Banana plug

■ Bi-wire connection

In the case of speakers supporting the bi-wiring connection, the tweeter/midrange unit and woofer of the speakers can be driven independently through connections shown in the following figure, allowing you to enjoy clear midand high-range sounds.

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PLAYBACK

Playing a source

	SPEAKERS							VOLUME

A

INPUT

AAMP

Input selector buttons

VOLUME +/–

4Rotate the SPEAKERS selector on the front panel to select SPEAKERS A, B or A+B BIWIRING.

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Set the SPEAKERS selector to the A+B BI-WIRING position when two sets of speakers are connected using bi-wire connections, or when using two sets of speakers simultaneously (A and B).

5Play the selected input source.

6Rotate the VOLUME control on the front panel (or press VOLUME +/– on the remote control) to adjust the sound output level.

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You can adjust to the desired sound by using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, the CD DIRECT AMP button, or the PURE DIRECT button on the front panel.

7When finished listening, press A(power) switch on the front panel outward to turn off this unit.

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If AAMP on the remote control is pressed while the A(power) switch on the front panel is in the on position, this unit enters standby mode. Press AAMP again to turn this unit on.

1Rotate the VOLUME control on the front panel fully counter-clockwise so as not to play sounds loud suddenly.

2Press A(power) switch on the front panel inward to turn on this unit.

3Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel (or press one of the Input selector buttons on the remote control) to select the input source you want to listen to.

The indicator for the selected input source lights up.

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If you want to play back the music stored on your PC, select USB as the input source (see page 13).

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PLAYBACK

Adjusting to the desired sound

LOUDNESS VOLUME

CD DIRECT PURE

AMP DIRECT

■Making it easier to hear the highand low-frequency ranges even at low

volume (LOUDNESS)

Enjoy natural sound even at low volume by lowering the mid-range sound level and compensating for the human ears’ loss of sensitivity to highand low-frequency ranges at low volume.

CAUTION

If the CD DIRECT AMP function (or the PURE DIRECT function) is turned on with the LOUDNESS control set at a certain level, the input signals bypass the loudness control, resulting in a sudden increase in the sound output level. To prevent your ears or the speakers from being damaged, be sure to press the CD DIRECT AMP button (or the PURE DIRECT button) AFTER lowering the sound output level or AFTER checking that the LOUDNESS control is properly set.

1Set the LOUDNESS control to the FLAT position.

2Rotate the VOLUME control on the front panel (or press VOLUME +/– on the remote control) to set the sound output level to the loudest listening level that you would listen to.

3Rotate the LOUDNESS control counterclockwise until the desired volume is obtained.

■ Reproducing pure, high fidelity sound

(PURE DIRECT)

When the PURE DIRECT function is on, noise can be reduced by bypassing the circuit that the audio input signal is not using and stopping the power supply to the circuit.

Therefore, in all input sources, you can enjoy music playback in straight and high quality sound.

The indicator above the PURE DIRECT button lights up when this function is turned on.

Note

The BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls do not function while the PURE DIRECT function is turned on.

■ Reproducing CD sound with the highest sound quality (CD DIRECT AMP)

When selecting the input source other than CD, if you press the CD DIRECT AMP button, the input source switches to CD.

CD Direct Amp feature

Stop power supply to the unnecessary circuit for CD playback, convert the input signal to the normal phase and reverse phase, and balance transfer to the electronic volume. With the following effects, a more faithful sound to the original will be provided.

•improved signal-to-noise ratio

•external noise canceling

•reduced distortion

Notes

•The BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls do not function while the CD DIRECT AMP function is turned on.

•Be sure to connect the CD player to the CD input jacks if you use the CD direct function.

•The CD DIRECT AMP function is turned off if the following operation is performed.

–Select an input source other than CD for the INPUT selector.

–The PURE DIRECT function is turned on.

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PLAYBACK OF MUSIC FILES STORED ON A PC (USB DAC)

When a PC is connected to the DIGITAL (USB) jack of

this unit, the unit functions as a USB DAC, enabling music files stored on the PC to be played.

Rear panel

USB cable (Type B)

PC

■ Supported operating systems

The USB connection with this unit is for PCs with the following operating systems:

Windows: Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit)/ Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit)/ Windows 8.1 (32 bit/64 bit)

Mac: OS X 10.6.8/10.7.x/10.8.x/10.9.x

Notes

•Operations with other operating systems are not guaranteed.

•Operations may be disabled even with the above-mentioned operating systems, depending on the configuration or environment of the PC.

•Operations may not be executed correctly if the PC is connected to this unit before the driver is installed.

■ Installing the dedicated driver

Before connecting a PC to this unit, install the dedicated driver on the PC.

1Access the following URL, download the dedicated “Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver,” then extract and execute the file.

Website for downloading the exclusive driver URL: http://download.yamaha.com/

2Install the downloaded “Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver” on the PC.

For details, refer to the Installation Guide supplied with the downloaded driver.

3When installation is complete, quit all running applications.

4Set the audio output destination of the computer to “Yamaha USB DAC”

With Windows OS:

Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound [Playback] tab

With Mac OS:

System Preferences Sound [Output] tab

The setting may vary, depending on the operating system. For details, consult the manufacturer of your PC.

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Transmittable sampling frequencies are as follows:

PCM: 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/88.2 kHz/96 kHz/176.4 kHz/192 kHz/ 352.8 kHz/384 kHz

DSD: 2.8224 MHz/5.6448 MHz

Notes

•Operations may not be executed correctly if the PC is connected to this unit before the driver is installed.

•The “Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver” is subject to change without prior notice. For details and the latest information, refer to the download page for the driver.

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PLAYBACK OF MUSIC FILES STORED ON A PC (USB DAC)

■Playing back music files stored on the PC

A	USB DAC	INPUT
	indicators
	AAMP

USB

1Connect the PC to this unit, using a USB cable.

2Turn on the PC.

3Press A(power) switch on the front panel inward to turn on this unit.

4Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel (or press one of the Input selector buttons on the remote control) to select the USB.

5Set the audio output destination of the PC to “Yamaha USB DAC”

With Windows OS:

Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound [Playback] tab

With Mac OS:

System Preferences Sound [Output] tab

The setting may vary, depending on the operating system. For details, consult the manufacturer of your PC.

6Operate the PC to start playback of music files.

When the music signal input from the PC to the unit, the USB DAC indicator on the front panel lights up in accordance with the sampling frequency of the song being played.

	Indicator		Frequency
		× 1	44.1/48 kHz
	PCM	× 2	88.2/96 kHz
		× 4	176.4/192 kHz
		× 8	352.8/384 kHz
	DSD	× 1	2.8224 MHz
		× 2	5.6448 MHz

■ Adjusting the sound volume

To obtain higher sound quality, set the sound volume at the PC to the maximum, and gradually increase the volume at this unit from the minimum to your desired level.

Notes

•Do not disconnect the USB cable, turn off the unit, or change the input while playback on a PC connected via the USB cable is in progress. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

•To mute operation sounds of the PC during music playback, change the setting on the PC.

•If music files cannot be played correctly, restart the computer and perform the mentioned procedure again.

•The music files stored on a PC cannot be controlled from this unit or the remote control of this unit. Operate them on the PC.

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Refer to the chart below if this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off this unit, disconnect the power cable, and then contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.

	Problem	Cause	Remedy	See
				page
	This unit fails to turn	The power cable is not connected or the	Connect the power cable firmly.	10
	on.	plug is not completely inserted.
		The AAMP is pressed on the remote	Press A(power) switch on the front panel to on.	2
		control while this unit is turned off.
		The impedance setting of the connected	Use speaker(s) with proper speaker impedance.	5
		speaker is too small.
		The protection circuitry has been activated	Check that the speaker wires are not touching each	10
		because of a short circuit, etc.	other and then turn the power of this unit back on.
		There is a problem with the internal	Disconnect the power cable and contact the nearest	—
		circuitries of this unit.	authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.
	This unit turns off	The speaker wires are touching each other	Connect the speaker cables properly and press the A
	suddenly and the	or shorting out against the rear panel.	(power) switch again. The INPUT indicators blink
	power indicator		and the volume is decreased to the lowest setting	10
	blinks.		automatically, then the INPUT indicators stop
			flashing and the last input source selected lights up.
			Confirm normal sound output from speakers by
			increasing the volume gradually.
		The speaker is malfunctioning.	Replace the speaker set and press the A(power)
			switch again. The INPUT indicators blink and the
			volume is decreased to the lowest setting	—
			automatically, then the INPUT indicators stop
			flashing and the last input source selected lights up.
			Confirm normal sound from speakers by increasing
			the volume gradually.
		The protection circuitry has been activated	Rotate the VOLUME control on the front panel to	—
		because of excessive input or excessive	decrease the volume level and then turn the power on
		volume level.	again.
		The protection circuitry has been activated	Allow about 30 minutes for the temperature inside
		due to excessive internal temperature.	this unit to decrease, rotate the VOLUME control on	—
			the front panel to lower the volume and then turn the
			power on again. Set the unit in a place where heat can
			readily dissipate from the unit.
		The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch is	Turn the power off and slide the IMPEDANCE	5
		not fully slid to either position.	SELECTOR switch all the way to the correct position.
		The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch is	Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch to the	5
		not set to the correct position.	position that corresponds to the impedance of your
			speakers.
		This unit has been exposed to a strong	Turn off this unit, disconnect the power cable, plug it	—
		external electric shock (such as lightning	back in after 30 seconds, then use the unit normally.
		or strong static electricity).
		There is a problem with the internal	Disconnect the power cable and contact the nearest	—
		circuitries of this unit.	authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.
	No sound.	Sound is muted.	Press MUTE on the remote control or rotate the	6
			VOLUME control.
		Incorrect cable connections.	Connect the stereo cable for audio units and the	9
			speaker wires properly. If the problem persists, the
			cables may be defective.

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	Problem	Cause	Remedy	See
				page
	No sound.	Playback has been stopped on the	Turn the component on and start playback.	11
		connected component.
		No appropriate input source has been	Select an appropriate input source with the INPUT	11
		selected.	selector on the front panel (or one of the Input
			selector buttons on the remote control).
		The SPEAKERS selector is not set	Set the corresponding SPEAKERS selector to A, B or	11
		properly.	A+B BI-WIRING position.
		The output audio source setting on the	Only PCM audio sources can be played via the
		connected component is not PCM.	DIGITAL (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jacks of this unit.	18
			Set the output audio source of the connected
			component to PCM.
	The sound suddenly	The automatic power down function has	Confirm that there are no other issues causing this
	goes off.	activated.	problem, and then turn this unit on again.	4
			To turn off the AUTO POWER STANDBY function,
			set the AUTO POWER STANDBY switch to OFF on
			the rear panel.
	Only the speaker on	Incorrect cable connections.	Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists,	9
	one side can be		the cables may be defective.
	heard.
		Incorrect setting for the BALANCE	Set the BALANCE control to the appropriate	3
		control.	position.
	There is a lack of bass	The + and – wires are connected in	Connect the speaker wires to the correct + and –	10
	and no ambience.	reverse at the amplifier or the speakers.	phase.
	A “humming” sound	Incorrect cable connections.	Connect the audio plugs firmly. If the problem	9, 10
	can be heard.		persists, the cables may be defective.
		No connection from the turntable to the	Make the GND connection between the turntable and	9
		GND terminal.	this unit.
	The volume level	The component connected to the LINE 2	Turn on the power of the component.
	cannot be increased,	REC or LINE 3 REC jacks of this unit is		—
	or the sound is	turned off.
	distorted.
	The sound is	This unit is turned off or is in standby	Turn on the power of this unit.
	degraded when	mode.
	listening with			—
	headphones
	connected to a CD
	player connected to
	this unit.
	The sound level is	Sound is muted.	Press MUTE on the remote control or rotate the	6
	low.		VOLUME control.
		The loudness control function is	Turn down the volume, set the LOUDNESS control	12
		operating.	to the FLAT position, and then adjust the volume
			again.
	The volume level is	The turntable is connected to the jacks	Connect the turntable to the PHONO jacks.	9
	low while playing a	other than the PHONO jacks.
	record.
		The record is being played on a turntable	Use a turntable equipped with an MM cartridge.	9
		with an MC cartridge.
	Using the BASS,	The CD DIRECT function or the PURE	The CD DIRECT function or the PURE DIRECT
	TREBLE, BALANCE	DIRECT function is turned on.	function must be turned off to use those controls.	12
	and LOUDNESS
	controls does not
	affect the sound.

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