YAMAHA CRX-E150 User Manual

PRESET/BAND PRESET/TURING

HOUR

BASS

TREBLE BALANCE

UCA

VOLUME

CRX-E150

MIN MAX

CD Receiver

MIN

INPUT

Ampli-Tuner CD

+

–

+

–

L

R

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

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.

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.

1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions – All operating and other instructions

should be followed.

5 Water and Moisture – The unit should not be used near

water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, etc.

6 Carts and Stands – The unit should be used only with a

cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A A unit and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
unit and cart combination to overturn.

7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted

to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.

8 Ventilation – The unit should be situated so that its

location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, that may block the
ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow
of air through the ventilation openings.

9 Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that
produce heat.

10 Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a power

supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the unit.

• 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.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

11 Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be

routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

12 Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

13 Lightning – For added protection for this product during

a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time. Unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.

14 Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that

objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the
inside of the unit.

15 Damage Requiring Service – The unit should be serviced

by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged;

or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

unit; or

C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.

16 Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the

unit beyond those means described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.

17 Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located

away from power lines.

18 Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken

so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY
THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the
instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC
requirements. Modifications not expressly approved
by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the
FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to
accessories and/or another product use only high
quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this
product MUST be used. Follow all installation
instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void
your FCC authorization to use this product in the
USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to
comply with the requirements listed in FCC
Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices.
Compliance with these requirements provides a
reasonable level of assurance that your use of this
product in a residential environment will not result
in harmful interference with other electronic devices.

This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and,
if not installed and used according to the instructions
found in the users manual, may cause interference
harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810–20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810–21)

GROUND CLAMPS

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC

– NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

MAST

GROUND
CLAMP

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)

Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee
that interference will not occur in all installations. If
this product is found to be the source of interference,
which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF”
and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using
one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being
affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch
(circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/
s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/
reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm
ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce
satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer
authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can
not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact
Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe
Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620.

The above statements apply ONLY to those products
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.

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.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
ACCESSOIRES FOURNIS

• After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained.

• Après le déballage, vérifier que les pièces suivantes sont incluses.

• Remote control

• Télécommande

POWER

1 2 3

123
4 5 6

456
7 8 9

78
0 +10 +100

REP

RANDOM

PROG

ABC

TEXT/TIME

R. TIME

DE

TAPE

DIRECTION

PRESET

TUNER

PRESET

MD CD TAPE

AUX

MD

REC

/

MODE

SLEEP

PAUSE

DUBBING

VOLUME

TAPE

REC

START

/

PAUSE

DISPLAY

• AM loop antenna

• Antenne cadre AM

• Indoor FM antenna

• Antenne intérieure FM

(U.S.A. and Canada models)
(Modèles pour les Ètats-Unis
et le Canada)

(Australia model)
(Modèles pour
l’Australie)

• Batteries (size AA, R06, UM-3)

• Piles (format AA, R06, UM-3)

ENGLISH

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this YAMAHA product. We hope it will give you many years of trouble-free enjoyment. For the

best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your YAMAHA product.

FEATURES

<Tuner>

• Minimum RMS Output Power per
Channel 40 W + 40 W
(6Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.1% THD)

• Full Operation System Remote Control

• 40-Station FM/AM Preset Tuning

• SUBWOOFER Output Terminal

The CD receiver CRX-E150 is the main unit of the YAMAHA PianoCraft Series. You could upgrade the system by adding
the cassette deck (KX-E100) and MD recorder (MDX-E100)*.
* MD recorder (MDX-E100) may not be available for some areas.

<CD player>

• S-bit DAC and 8fs Digital Filter

• Optical Digital Output

• Random, Repeat, and Program Play

• CD TEXT Display

• Tape Programming

• CD-RW Compatible

CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS ....................................... 2

NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS

Front panel...........................................................3

Display.................................................................3

Remote control .................................................... 4

GETTING STARTED

The remote control .............................................. 5

Connecting the speakers ...................................... 6

Connecting other components .............................7

LISTENING TO A SOURCE ...................... 8

TUNER OPERATIONS

Listening to the radio...........................................9

Presetting stations .............................................. 10

COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATIONS

CD play..............................................................11

Selecting the time display and CD TEXT .........12

Random-sequence play......................................12

Repeat play ........................................................13

Program play ..................................................... 13

USING THE BUILT-IN TIMER

Setting the clock ................................................ 15

Adjusting the brightness of the display ............. 15

Before using the timer ....................................... 16

Timer play and recording .................................. 16

Sleep timer.........................................................17

ADD KX-E100 AND/OR MDX-E100 TO
YOUR SYSTEM

Operating the cassette deck, KX-E100 and MD
recorder, MDX-E100 with the remote control .. 18

Before recording ................................................ 19

Dubbing setting ................................................. 19

TAPE programming...........................................20

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CD preventive care ............................................ 21

Troubleshooting.................................................21

Specifications .................................................... 23

English

1

PRECAUTIONS: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT

CAUTIONS

1 To assure the finest performance, please read this

manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future
reference.

2 Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, and clean

place with at least 10 cm above, behind and on both
sides of this unit - away from direct sunlight, heat
sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.

3 Position this unit away from other electrical appliances,

motors and transformers to avoid humming sounds, do
not place this unit where it may get exposed to rain or
any kind of liquid to prevent fire or electrical shock.

4 Avoid extreme temperature swings or excessive use of

humidifier in the room where this unit is installed to
prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause
an electrical shock, fire damage to this unit, and/or
personal injury.

5 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, a tablecloth, a

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.

6 Avoid installing this unit in a place where foreign

objects and liquid might fall. It might cause a fire,
damage to this unit and/or personal injury. Do not place
the following objects on this unit:

• 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 cause an
electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit.

7 Be sure to place this unit on a level surface. If not so,

this unit will fail to work normally and cause damage to
the disc(s) and this unit itself.

8 Do not use force on switches, controls or connection

cables. Never pull the cables when disconnecting them.

9 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using

this unit with a higher voltage than specified is
dangerous and may result in fire or other accidents.
YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage
resulting from the use of this unit with a voltage other
than that specified.

10 Do not attempt to clean this unit with chemical solvents;

this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

11 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet when

not planning to use this unit for a long period of time, or
during an electrical storm, as they may cause damage by
lightning.

12 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact the

qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service
is needed. Cabinet should never be opened for any
reasons.

13 Be sure to read “Troubleshooting” section regarding

common operating errors before concluding that this
unit is faulty.

The 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. This state is called the standby
mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a
very small quantity of power.

CAUTION FOR CARRYING THE UNIT

Before carrying the unit, first remove all discs from
the unit, press STANDBY/ON to turn the unit off,
then disconnect the AC power plug from the wall
outlet.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General model
only)

The voltage selector (on the rear panel of this unit)
must be correctly set to the voltage used locally
before making any connection to the AC power
supply.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug
to wide slot and fully insert.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

This compact disc

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

Laser component in this product is capable of
emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.

player is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER
product.
The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT label is
located on the rear
exterior.

2

NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS

Front panel

123 456789 0

NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-E150

VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

TIMER

STANDBY

L

MIN MAX

MIN

INPUT

R

PHONES

MEMORY AUTO/MAN'L PRESET/BAND PRESET/TURING

DISPLAY

TIMERTIME ADJ

BASS

–

+

HOUR

TREBLE BALANCE

+

–

qwertyuio

1 STANDBY/ON (P.8)
2 STANDBY indicator (P.8)
3 TIMER indicator (P.16)
4 DISPLAY
5 MEMOEY/TIME ADJ (P.10,15)
6 AUTO/MAN’L/TIMER (P.9,16)
7 PRESET/BAND (P.9)
8 Display (P.3)
9 PRESET/TUNING / (P.9)

0 VOLUME (P.8)
q PHONES (P.8)
w Disc Tray
e BASS (P.8)
r TREBLE (P.8)
t BALANCE (P.8)
y (Open/Close) (P.11)
u INPUT (P.8)
i & (Stop) (P.11)
o ^ (Play/Pause) (P.11)

English

When TUNER is selected as an input
source

$/!/⁄/› (P.11)

When CD is selected as an input
source

Display

1

234 5678

PRESET

TIMER

STEREO AUTO F PROG A B

SLEEP

MEMORY

TUNED CD-TEXTTITLEARTIST TRACK

90 q w e

SREP

RANDOM

1 Multi information display
2 PRESET indicator (P.10)
3 STEREO indicator (P.9)
4 AUTO indicator (P.9)
5 RER S/F (repeat single/full) indicator

(P.13)

6 PROG (program) indicator (P.13)
7 RANDOM indicator (P.12)
8 A B Tape side indicator (P.20)
9 TIMER indicator (P.16)
0 SLEEP indicator (P.17)
q MEMORY indicator (P.10)
w TUNED indicator (P.9)
e CD Text indicators (P.12)

3

NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS

Remote control

1

2

3

4
6

POWER

1 2 3

123
4 5 6

456
7 8 9

78
0 +10 +100

REP

RANDOM

PROG

ABC

TEXT/TIME

R. TIME

DE

TAPE

DIRECTION

PRESET

TUNER

PRESET

MD CD TAPE

AUX

REC

MD
/

PAUSE

REC

TAPE

/

PAUSE

5

7
8

9

1 POWER (P.8)
2 Preset numbers (P.10)
3 A/B/C/D/E (P.10)
4 PRESET / (P.10)
5 TUNER (P.10)
6 MD (MDX-E100) (P.18)
7 TAPE (KX-E100) (P.18)
8 CD (P.11)
9 AUX (The equipment connected to the AUX

terminal)

0 SLEEP (P.17)
q DISPLAY (P.16)
w VOLUME + – (P.8)

Note

• 5~9 are operation buttons and input selectors for each
component.

0

MODE

SLEEP

DUBBING

VOLUME

START

DISPLAY

q
w

4

GETTING STARTED

The remote control

This remote control controls a whole system: not only
CRX-E150 but also a cassette deck (KX-E100) and MD
recorder (MDX-E100) that level up your system.

Loading the batteries for the remote
control

1

3

2

1 Remove the battery compartment cover.
2 Insert batteries into the battery compartment.
3 Replace the battery compartment cover.

Battery replacement

Remote control operation range

NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-E150

STANDBY/ON

TIMER

STANDBY

MEMORY AUTO/MAN'L PRESET/BAND PRESET/TURING

DISPLAY

PHONES

Remote control
sensor

30°

30°

TIMERTIME ADJ

HOUR

BASS

–+–

VOLUME

MIN MAX

MIN

INPUT

TREBLE BALANCE

+

LR

Within approximately
6 m (20 feet)

English

If you find that the remote control must be used closer to
the main unit than usual, the batteries are weak. Replace
batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Use only AA, R06, UM-3 batteries for replacement.

• Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside

the battery compartment.)

• Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be used for
an extended period of time.

• If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching
the leaked material or letting it come in contact with clothing,
etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before
installing new batteries.

Notes

• There should be no large obstacles between the remote control
and the main unit.

• If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong
lighting (especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.),
it might cause the remote control not to work correctly. In this
case, reposition the main unit to avoid direct lighting.

Removing the protection sheet

The remote control is shipped with a protection sheet to
prevent the surface from being scratched during
transportation.
When removing the sheet, first put adhesive tape on an
edge of the remote control so that the tape sticks to the
sheet. Then peel the sheet off with the tape.

R

E

W

O

3

P

3

6

2

6

2

9

5

1

5

8

1

4

8

4

7

7

Note

• Do not scratch the remote control surface when peeling the
sheet off.

R

E

W

O

3

P

3

6

2

6

9

2

5

1

5

8

1

4

8

4

7

7

5