Yamaha CRX-E300 User Manual
CRX-E300
CD Receiver
Ampli-Tuner CD
UCA
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.
• 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.
1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the product is operated.
2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4 Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5 Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use
a damp cloth for cleaning.
6 Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by
the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7 Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water –
for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool;
and the like.
8 Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
9 A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination to overturn.
10 Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not
be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instructions have been adhered to.
11 Power Sources – This product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power company. For
products intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12 Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped
with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having
one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
13 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 product.
14 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.
15 Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.
16 Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.
17 Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind
into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.
18 Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself
as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
19 Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
I CAUTION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
d) If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its normal
operation,
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
way, and
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance - this indicates a need for service.
20 Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
21 Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
22 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
23 Heat – The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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.
24 Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the product, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
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)
FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)
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.
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.
CAUTION II
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT
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, clean
place away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration,
dust, moisture or cold. In a cabinet, allow about 10 cm
(4 in.) of free space all around this unit for adequate
ventilation.
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, nor 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 in a location where foreign
objects may fall onto this unit or where 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, spilling
the liquid and causing an 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 excessive force on switches, knobs and/or
cords.
10 When disconnecting the power cord from the wall
outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.
11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might
damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
12 Use only the voltage specified on this unit. 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 as specified.
13 To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the power
cord from the wall outlet during an electrical 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
reason.
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 STANDBY/ON to set the
unit in standby mode, then disconnect the AC power
plug from the wall outlet.
18 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (China and General models
only)
The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this
unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE
plugging into the AC main supply. Voltages are 110/120/
220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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 the disc from
the unit, press STANDBY/ON to turn the unit off,
then disconnect the AC power plug from the wall
outlet.
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.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Laser component in this product is capable of
emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
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.
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.
III CAUTION
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.
FEATURES
<Receiver>
• Minimum RMS output power per channel
25 W + 25 W
(6Ω, 1 kHz, 0.1% THD)
• Full operation system remote control
• 40-station FM/AM preset tuning
• SUBWOOFER output terminal
The CD receiver CRX-E300 is the main unit of the YAMAHA Piano Craft Series. You can upgrade the system by adding
the cassette deck (KX-E300) and MD recorder (MDX-E300)*.
* The cassette deck (KX-E300) and MD recorder (MDX-E300) 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
• Copy time control
• CD-RW compatible
CONTENTS
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ....................... 2
CD PREVENTIVE CARE .......................... 2
NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS
Front panel ............................................................ 3
Display ..................................................................3
Remote control ..................................................... 4
GETTING STARTED
Remote control ..................................................... 5
Connecting the speakers and antennas ................. 6
Connecting other components .............................. 7
Setting the clock ................................................... 8
Adjusting the brightness of the display ................ 8
LISTENING TO A SOURCE ...................... 9
TUNING ............................................... 10
Presetting stations ...............................................11
CD OPERATIONS
Playing a disc......................................................12
Selecting the time display and CD TEXT .......... 13
Random-sequence play.......................................13
Repeat play ......................................................... 14
Program play ...................................................... 14
USING THE BUILT-IN TIMER
Before using the timer ........................................ 16
Timer play and recording ................................... 16
Sleep timer .......................................................... 17
SYSTEM CONTROL
Controlling other components with the remote
control ................................................................. 18
Before recording .................................................19
Dubbing setting .................................................. 19
CD synchronized recording ................................19
Copy time control ...............................................20
English
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Troubleshooting..................................................21
Specifications...................................................... 23
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained.
• Remote control
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
TAPE
REC
REC
/
PAUSE
/
PAUSE
MODE
START
DUBBING
SLEEP
DISPLAY
VOLUME
CD PREVENTIVE CARE
• This compact disc player is designed for use with
following types of disc only. Never attempt to load any
other type of disc into the unit. The unit will also play
8-cm (3-inch) compact discs.
• AM loop antenna
• Indoor FM antenna
(U.S.A., Canada, China,
Korea and General
models)
(Europe, U.K., and
Australia models)
• Batteries (AA, R6, UM-3)
• Compact discs are not affected by small particles of
dust or fingerprints on their playing surface, but even so
they should be kept clean. Wipe by using a clean, dry
cloth. Do not wipe with a circular motion; wipe straight
outward from the center.
(Playback only)
• Be sure to use only CD-R and CD-RW discs made by
reliable manufacturers.
• Some discs cannot be played depending on the disc
characteristics or recording conditions (copyrightprotected in a particular way, etc.).
• Compact discs are not subjected to wear during play,
but damage to the disc surface when the disc is being
handled can adversely affect the disc’s play.
• Do not use cleaning discs or warped discs. All of these
could damage the unit.
To prevent a malfunction of this unit
• Do not use any non standard shaped CD (heart, etc.)
available on the market, because it may damage the
unit.
• Do not use a CD with tape, seals, or paste on it, because
damage to the unit may result.
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• Do not try to clean the disc’s surface by using any type
of disc cleaner, record spray, antistatic spray or liquid,
or any other chemical-based liquid, because such
substances might irreparably damage the disc’s surface.
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high temperature
or high humidity for a long period of time, because
these might warp or otherwise damage the disc.
No!
NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS
Front panel
12 345678 9
VOLUME
MIN MAX
INPUT
STANDBY/ON
TIMER DISPLAY MEMORY
PHONES
0
qw e rtyui
NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-E300
TIMER HOUR MIN
TIMER ADJ
AUTO/MAN'L
PRESET/BAND
TREBLEBASS
+–+–
PRESET/TUNING
BALANCE
R
L
English
1 STANDBY/ON (P.9)
2 TIMER indicator (P.16)
3 DISPLAY (P.8,16)
4 TIME ADJ/MEMORY (P.8,11)
5 TIMER/AUTO/MAN’L (P.10,16)
6 PRESET/BAND (P.10)
7 Display (P.3)
8 PRESET/TUNING / (P.10)
When TUNER is selected as an input
source
$/!/⁄/› (P.12)
When CD is selected as an input
source
9 VOLUME (P.9)
0 PHONES (P.9)
q Disc tray
w BASS (P.9)
e TREBLE (P.9)
r BALANCE (P.9)
t (Open/Close) (P.12)
y & (Stop) (P.12)
u INPUT (P.9)
i ^ (Play/Pause) (P.12)
Display
1
234 567
PRESET
TIMER
STEREO AUTO F PROG A B
SLEEP
MEMORY
TUNED CD-TEXTTITLEARTIST TRACK
SREP
90 q w e
RANDOM
8
1 Multi information display
2 PRESET indicator (P.11)
3 STEREO indicator (P.10)
4 AUTO indicator (P.10)
5 REP S/F (repeat single/full) indicator
(P.14)
6 PROG (program) indicator (P.14)
7 RANDOM indicator (P.13)
8 A B Tape side indicator (P.20)
9 TIMER indicator (P.16)
0 SLEEP indicator (P.17)
q MEMORY indicator (P.11)
w TUNED indicator (P.10)
e CD Text indicators (P.13)
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NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS
Remote control
1,1
2,2
3
6
4
6
0
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
/
PAUSE
REC
MODE
SLEEP
VOLUME
REC
DUBBING
TAPE
/
PAUSE
START
DISPLAY
43
5
7
98
0
5
7
8,q
9
q
w
1 POWER (P.9)
2 Preset numbers (1–8)* (P.11)
3 A/B/C/D/E* (P.11)
4 PRESET /* (P.11)
5 TUNER (P.11)
6 MD (MDX-E300) (P.18)
7 TAPE (KX-E300) (P.18)
8 CD (P.12)
9 AUX (The equipment connected to the AUX
terminal)
0 SLEEP (P.17)
q DISPLAY (P.16)
w VOLUME + – (P.9)
* When TUNER is selected as an input source
Note
• 5–9 are input selectors for each component.
When CD is selected as an input source
1 POWER (P.12)
2 Numeric buttons (P.12)
• +100 button is used when operating
MDX-E300.
3 REP (Repeat) (P.14)
4 PROG (Program) (P.14)
5 RANDOM (Random) (P.13)
6 TEXT/TIME (P.13)
7 ^ (Play/Pause) (P.12)
8 $ ! (Skip/Seach backward) (P.12)
9 ⁄ › (Skip/Seach forward) (P.12)
0 & (Stop) (P.12)
q CD input (P.12)
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GETTING STARTED
Remote control
This remote control controls a whole system: not only
CRX-E300 but also a cassette deck (KX-E300) and MD
recorder (MDX-E300) that enhance your system.
Battery installation
1
3
2
1 Remove the battery compartment cover.
2 Insert batteries into the battery compartment.
3 Replace the battery compartment cover.
Battery replacement
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, R6, 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.
Remote control operation range
STANDBY/ON
TIMER DISPLAY MEMORY
PHONES
NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-E300
TIMER ADJ
TIMER HOUR MIN
AUTO/MAN'L
PRESET/BAND
TREBLEBASS
+– +–
Remote control
sensor
30°
30°
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.
VOLUME
MIN MAX
PRESET/TUNING
INPUT
BALANCE
R
L
Within approximately
6 m (20 feet)
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.
English
R
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W
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3
P
3
6
2
6
2
9
5
1
5
8
1
4
8
4
7
7
R
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W
O
3
P
3
6
2
6
9
2
5
1
5
8
1
4
8
4
7
7
Note
• Do not scratch the remote control surface when peeling the
sheet off.
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