Yamaha CX-2, CX-1 User Manual

CX-1

CX-2

OWNER’S MANUAL

CONTENTS

Safety Instructions ..................... 2

Features ................................... 3

Supplied Accessories ................ 3

Connections ............................. 4

Operations ............................... 7

Remote Control Transmitter ...... 11

Specifications ......................... 16

Troubleshooting ...................... 18

Natural Sound Stereo Pre-Amplifier

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.

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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.

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 Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the unit should be

unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.

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

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.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

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.

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.

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.

•

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

CAUTION

WARNING

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

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Caution: Read this before operating your unit

1 To ensure the finest performance, please read this

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

2 Install your unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from

windows, heat sources, and too much vibration, dust,
moisture or cold. Avoid sources of hum (transformers,
motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not
expose to rain and water.

3 Do not operate the unit upside-down. It may overheat,

possibly causing damage.

4 Never open the cabinet. If a foreign object drops into

the set, contact your dealer.

5 Always set the volume control to “– ∞” before starting

the audio source play: increase the volume gradually to
an appropriate level after the play is started.

6 Do not use force on switches, knobs or cords. When

moving the set, first turn the unit off. Then gently
disconnect the power plug and the cords connecting to
other equipment. Never pull the cord itself.

7 Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents;

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

8 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of

time (ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug
from the wall outlet.

9 Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on

common operating errors before concluding that your
unit is faulty.

10 Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlets on

the rear panel if that equipment requires more power
than the outlets are rated to provide.

FEATURES

FCC INFORMATION

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.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained.

Remote Control Transmitter. Batteries Audio Connection Cord Remote Control Cable

●

Continuously Variable Loudness Control <For CX-2

only

>

●

PURE DIRECT Switch to Reproduce the Purest Source
Sound

●

SUBSONIC FILTER Switch to Cut Out Undesirable Ultra­Low-Frequency Signals

●

PHONO (MM/MC) Selector Switch

●

Video Signal Input/Output Capability (Including S Video
Connections)

<For CX-2 only>

●

Remote Control Capability

●

REMOTE CONTROL Connector to Make the Power of
the Power Amplifier MX-1 or MX-2 Controlled by This
Unit

TUNER

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET

+

POWER

SKIP

PLAY

SEARCH

PAUSE/STOP

DISC SKIP

CD

DIR B

+

—

REC MUTE

—

DECK A/B

PLAY

DIR A

STOP

REC/PAUSE

VOLUME

MUTING

PHONO

TAPE 1

TAPE 2

AUX

TAPE 3

CHAPTERCHAPTER

TAPE 1TAPE 1DIR BDIR BDIR ADIR A

A B

C D

E F

TAPE 2TAPE 2

REC MUTEREC MUTE

MUTEMUTE

RECREC/PAUSEPAUSE

<CX-1><CX-2>

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CONNECTIONS

●

Before attempting to make any connections to or from this unit, be sure to first switch OFF the power to this unit and to any other
components to which connections are being made.

●

When making connections between this unit and other components, be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L
(left) to L, R (right) to R. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this unit.

* : Refer to “ABOUT THE ACCESSORY COMPONENTS ON THE REAR PANEL” on page 6.

* The TAPE 3 terminals gain higher Signal-to-Noise Ratio than the TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 terminals. If you will

use a Digital Compact Cassette recorder or Minidisc recorder, etc., it is recommended to connect such a
component to the TAPE 3 terminals.

<CX-1>

AC OUTLETS

REMOTE

CONTROL

PRE OUT

L

R

AUX TAPE 1 TAPE 2 TAPE 3CDTUNER

L

R

L

R

L

R

PB REC OUT PB REC OUT PB REC OUT

L

R

CARTRIDGE LOADMM/MC
220ΩIK

Ω

PHONO

POWER AMP

GND

SWITCHED
I20V 60Hz

200W MAX. TOTAL

I.7A MAX. TOTAL

LINE OUT

AUDIO OUT

OUTPUT

LINE IN

LINE OUT

LINE IN

OUTPUT

LINE OUT

LINE IN

GND

OUTPUT

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

Turntable

Compact disc player

Tape deck 2

Power amplifier

(U.S.A. model)

To AC outlet

Tape deck 3Tape deck 1

Video cassette player,
LD player, etc.

Tuner

5

<CX-2>

* : Refer to “ABOUT THE ACCESSORY COMPONENTS ON THE REAR PANEL” on page 6.

Tuner

Compact disc player

Tape deck 1

Video cassette
recorder 1

Power amplifier

(U.S.A. model)

To AC outlet

Monitor TVTape deck 2 Video cassette recorder 2

LD player, TV tuner, etc.

Turntable

OUTPUT

TUNER

CD

L

R

MC/MM

L

R L L

PHONO

GND

OUTPUT

TAPE 1 TAPE 2LD

RR

PB REC OUT PB REC OUT PB REC OUT PB REC OUT

LINE IN

LINE OUT

REMOTE
CONTROL

VCR 1 VCR 2

POWER AMP

PRE OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

IN

VCR 1

IN OUT IN OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO SIGNALAUDIO SIGNAL

VCR 2 MON OUT

INPUT

REMOTE

CONTROL

200W MAX.
TOTAL

I.7A MAX.
TOTAL

SWITCHED I20V 60Hz

AC OUTLETS

GND

OUTPUT

LINE OUT

LINE IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

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If your video cassette recorder, LD player, etc. and your monitor are equipped with “S” (high-resolution) video terminals, connect
them to this unit’s S video terminals, and connect this unit’s S MON OUT terminal to the “S” video input of your monitor. Otherwise,
connect the composite video terminals from your video cassette recorder, LD player, etc. to the composite video terminals of this
unit, and connect this unit’s composite MON OUT terminal to the composite video input of your monitor.

Note

If video signals are sent to both S video input and composite video input terminals, the signals will be sent to their respective output
terminals independently.

CONNECTING TO S VIDEO TERMINALS <For CX-2 only>

ABOUT THE ACCESSORY COMPONENTS ON THE REAR PANEL

AC OUTLETS (SWITCHED)

(U.S.A., Canada, Europe and General models)

............................................................3 SWITCHED OUTLETS

(Australia and U.K. models)..................1 SWITCHED OUTLET

Use these to connect the power cords from your components
(except a power amplifier, integrated amplifier and receiver) to
this unit.
The maximum power (total power consumption of
components) that can be connected to the SWITCHED AC
OUTLETS is 200 watts. Strictly be careful not to exceed this
value.
The power to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this unit’s

POWER switch or the provided remote control transmitter’s
POWER key. These outlets will supply power to any

component whenever this unit is turned on.

PHONO switch

Select either MM or MC position depending on your PHONO
cartridge, Moving Magnet or Moving Coil type. However, if you
use a high output MC cartridge, select MM position.

CARTRIDGE LOAD switch <For CX-1 only>

Set to either impedance position (220Ω or 1 kΩ) proper for the
PHONO MC cartridge being used by your turntable.

GND terminal (For turntable use)

Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to this terminal will
normally minimize hum, but in some cases better results may
be obtained with the ground wire disconnected.

REMOTE CONTROL (POWER AMP)
connector

If you have the YAMAHA power amplifier MX-1 or MX-2,
connect this connector to the REMOTE CONTROL (PRE
AMP) connector of the power amplifier by using the provided
cable. By this connection, the power of the power amplifier is
controlled by this unit’s POWER switch or the provided remote
control transmitter’s POWER key.
After the connection is completed, keep the POWER switch of
the power amplifier pressed inward (to the ON position).

Note

If you will not connect the REMOTE CONTROL connectors of
this unit and the power amplifier, do not connect the cable to
either connector.

IN VCR 1

VIDEO SIGNAL

VCR 2 MON OUT

IN OUT IN OUT

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO
OUT

S VIDEO
OUT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO IN

Video cassette recorder 1 Video cassette recorder 2

Monitor TV

LD Player

S video terminals

Composite video terminals

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OPERATIONS

TO PLAY A SOURCE

1

Set to the “∞” position.

2

3

Select a desired input source.

*

If you select turntable as an input source (PHONO
position), you should confirm that the PHONO switch on
the rear panel is set to the position corresponding to the
type of cartridge being used by the turntable. (Refer to
page 6.)

4

Play the source.

5

Adjust to the desired output level.

6

If desired, adjust the LOUDNESS (for CX-2 only),
BASS, TREBLE and/or BALANCE controls, etc.

(Refer to page 10.)

<CX-1>

<

CX-2>

Illustration: CX-2

The part in shaded area ( )
is not present on CX-1.

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PHONES

663

1,5

–20dB

24

28

34

40

50

60

70

VOLUME

l6

l8

20

–dB

POWER

l4

l2

l0

8

2

l

0

6

4

3

VOLUME

–20dB

l6

l8

l4

20

24

28

34

40

50

60

70

l2

l0

8

6

4

3

2

l

0

–dB

LD

VCR 2

INPUT

CD

TUNER

INPUT

CD

AUX

TAPE 1

TAPE 2

TAPE 3

TUNER

PHONO

TAPE 1

TAPE 2

VCR 1

PHONO

Notes

●

If you want to enjoy another source while recording, select it
with the INPUT selector.

●

LOUDNESS (for CX-2 only), BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE,
VOLUME controls and PURE DIRECT switch settings have

no effect on the material being recorded.

TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE (OR DUB FROM A TAPE TO ANOTHER)

1

Select the source to be recorded.

2 Play the source.

4 Set the tape deck (or VCR) in the recording mode.

3 Confirm the source by selecting it with the INPUT

selector and turning up the VOLUME control.

5 To monitor the sound (and/or picture) being recorded,

select the tape deck (or VCR) being used for recording
with the INPUT selector.

8

<CX-1>

<

CX-2>

<

CX-1>

<

CX-2>

Illustration: CX-2

The part in shaded area ( )
is not present on CX-1.

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3,5

REC OUT

AUX

2/3

CD

TUNER

PHONO

TAPE
COPY

1

1/3

2

1/2

3

REC OUT

LD

CD

TUNER

PHONO

TAPE/VCR
COPY

TAPE 1

VCR 1

TAPE 2

VCR 2

VOLUME

l6

l8

20

–20dB

24

28

34

40

50

60

70

l4

l2

l0

8

6

4

3

2

l

0

–dB

INPUT

TAPE 2

TAPE 1

TAPE 3

AUX

CD

TUNER

PHONO

INPUT

TAPE 2

TAPE 1

VCR 1

LD

VCR 2

CD

TUNER

PHONO

<CX-1>

<

CX-2>

INPUT

TAPE 2

TAPE 1

TAPE 3

AUX

CD

TUNER

PHONO

INPUT

TAPE 2

TAPE 1

VCR 1

LD

VCR 2

CD

TUNER

PHONO

9

REC OUT selector setting on tape dubbing

<CX-1><CX-2>

To dub from tape deck 1 to
tape deck 2 or 3 (or both
tape deck 2 and 3 at the
same time)

To dub from tape deck 2 to
tape deck 1 or 3 (or both
tape deck 1 and 3 at the
same time)

To dub from tape deck 3 to
tape deck 1 or 2 (or both
tape deck 1 and 2 at the
same time)

OPEN/CLOSE THE CONTROL DOOR

When it is not necessary to operate controls inside the control door, close the door.

To close the door To open the door

Source signals from the tape deck or VCR selected by the
REC OUT selector are dubbed to any other tape deck or VCR.

* When dubbing from a VCR to a tape deck, only audio

signals from the VCR are dubbed to the tape deck.

REC OUT

LD

CD

TUNER

PHONO

TAPE/VCR
COPY

TAPE 1

VCR 1

TAPE 2

VCR 2

REC OUT

AUX

2/3

CD

TUNER

PHONO

TAPE
COPY

1

1/3

2

1/2

3

REC OUT

AUX

2/3

CD

TUNER

PHONO

TAPE
COPY

1

1/3

2

1/2

3

REC OUT

AUX

2/3

CD

TUNER

PHONO

TAPE
COPY

1

1/3

2

1/2

3

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When you listen with headphones

When listening with headphones privately, connect the
headphones to the PHONES jack. Sounds from the speakers
are cut off.

Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE
controls

Adjusting the BALANCE control

Adjust the balance of the output volume to the left and right
speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused from
speaker location or listening room conditions.

BASS : Turn this clockwise to increase (or counter-

clockwise to decrease) the low frequency
response.

TREBLE : Turn this clockwise to increase (or counter-

clockwise to decrease) the high frequency
response.

Adjusting the continuously variable
LOUDNESS control

<

For CX-2 only

>

This control provides compensation for the human ears’ loss
of sensitivity to high and low-frequency ranges at low volume.
This control is adjustable to retain full tonal range at any
volume level.

1

Set to the “FLAT” position.

2

Set to the loudest listening level that
you would listen to.

3

Turn so that the desired volume can
be achieved.

Using the PURE DIRECT switch

You can enjoy the purest possible sound from your audio
sources by setting this switch so that the indicator above the
INPUT selector on the front panel illuminates. By doing so, the
audio signal bypasses the LOUDNESS (for CX-2 only), BASS,
TREBLE, and BALANCE controls, eliminating any alterations
to the audio signal.

Setting the SUBSONIC FILTER switch

If you set this switch to “ON” position, undesirable ultra-low­frequency signals caused by turntable rumble or warped
records can be cut out without losing sound quality.
* This switch will function only when the INPUT selector is set

to the “PHONO” position.

BALANCE

55

4

3

2

l

0

l

2

3

4

L

R

6

7

8

9

0

0dB

LOUDNESS

6

7

8

9

0

0dB

LOUDNESS

VOLUME

l6

l8

20

–20dB

24

28

34

40

50

60

70

l4

l2

l0

8

6

4

3

2

l

0

–dB

BASS

55

4

3

2

l

DEFEAT

l

2

3

4

TREBLE

55

4

3

2

l

DEFEAT

l

2

3

4

PURE

DIRECT

ON

OFF

SUBSONIC

FILTER

ON

OFF

PHONES

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REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

Battery installation

<CX-1>
<

CX-2>

(Australia, U.K. and Europe models)

<CX-2>

(U.S.A., Canada and General models)

Battery replacement

If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used
closer to the main unit, the batteries are weak. Replace both
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 transmitter 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 transmitter operation range

Notes

●

There should be no large obstacles between the remote
control transmitter 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 transmitter not to work
correctly. In this case, reposition the main unit to avoid
direct lighting.

2

3

1

1

2

3

30°

30°

Remote control
sensor

Within approximately
7 m (23 feet)

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<CX-1>

<

CX-2>

(Australia, U.K. and Europe Models)

<CX-2>

(U.S.A., Canada and General models)

* When you operate this unit and/or other YAMAHA

components with this remote control transmitter, set the
YPC-USER-LEARN switch to the YPC (Yamaha Preset
Code) position.

The remote control transmitter provided with this unit is designed to control all the most commonly used functions of the unit. If the
CD player, tuner, tape deck, etc. connected to this unit are YAMAHA components, then this remote control transmitter will also
control various functions of each component.

KEY FUNCTIONS

TUNER

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET

+

POWER

SKIP

PLAY

SEARCH

PAUSE/STOP

DISC SKIP

CD

DIR B

+

—

REC MUTE

—

DECK A/B

PLAY

DIR A

STOP

REC/PAUSE

VOLUME

MUTING

PHONO

TAPE 1

TAPE 2

AUX

TAPE 3

➊
➋

➌

➎

➏

➐
➑

TUNER

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET

+

POWER

SKIP

PLAY

SEARCH

PAUSE/STOP

DISC SKIP

CD

DIR B

+

—

REC MUTE

—

DECK A/B

PLAY

DIR A

STOP

REC/PAUSE

VOLUME

MUTING

PHONO

TAPE 1

TAPE 2

LD

VCR 1VCR 2

➊
➋

➍

➎

➏

➐
➑

CHAPTER

TAPE 1DIR BDIR A

A B

C D

E F

TAPE 2

REC MUTE

MUTE

➍

➊
➋

➌

➎

➏

➐
➑

REC/PAUSE

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For Other Component Control

Identify the remote control transmitter keys with your
component’s keys. If these keys are identical, their function will
be the same. On each key function, refer to the corresponding
instruction on your component’s manual.

➊ Tuner keys

Controls tuner

+: Selects higher preset station number.
–: Selects lower preset station number.
A/B/C/D/E Selects the page (A – E) of preset station

buttons.

➋ CD player keys

Controls compact disc player.
*

DISC SKIP is applicable only to compact disc changer.

➌ LD player keys (U.S.A., Canada and General models of

CX-2 only)
Controls LD player.

*

There are some models which have a key with both the
functions of PLAY and PAUSE.

➍ Tape deck keys

Controls tape deck.
*

DIR A, B and DECK A/B are applicable only to double
cassette tape deck.

*

For a single cassette deck with automatic reverse
function, pressing DIR A will reverse the direction of
tape running.

For Control of This Unit

➎

POWER

Turns the power on/off.

➏ Input selector keys

Selects input source.

➐ MUTING

When pressed, mutes the volume level. To resume original
volume level, press this again.
While muting, the indicator above the VOLUME control on
the front panel illuminates.

➑ VOLUME +/–

Turns the volume level up/down.

STANDBY mode

(For Europe model only)

While the power is on, pressing the POWER key on the remote
control transmitter switches the unit to the STANDBY mode.
(In this mode, the indicator is half illuminated.)

Note
To turn the power off completely, disconnect the AC
power plug from the wall outlet.

POWER POWER

POWER on mode STANDBY mode

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REMOTE CONTROL “LEARNING” FUNCTION

(U.S.A., Canada and General models of CX-2 only)

The keys on this remote control transmitter can be programmed to “learn” key-functions from other remote control transmitters
without losing the preset key functions. By using this feature, this unit can then be used in place of one or more other remote control
transmitters, thus making operation of your various audio and video components more convenient. Use the included user program
sheets to indicate a new function learned for each key.

Note

There may occasionally be instances in which, due to the signal-coding and modulation employed by the other remote control
transmitter, this unit will not be able to “learn” its signals.

➊ TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator
➋ YPC-USER-LEARN switch

YPC: Set to this position when using preset key

functions (for controlling this unit and/or
YAMAHA components).

*

“YPC” is the abbreviation of YAMAHA Preset
Code.

USER: Set to this position when using “learned” key

functions.

LEARN: Set to this position when learning new key

functions from other remote control transmitters.

➌ Blank keys

These keys have no preset functions and are used only for
learning other remote control transmitter’s functions.

➍ RESET button

Press this button to “reset” the internal microcomputer
which controls remote control operations. Microcomputer
“reset” is necessary when the remote control freezes.

* Pressing the RESET button will not erase learned

functions.

➎ CLEAR button

This button is used to clear one or all learned key functions.
(Refer to page 16.)

CHAPTER

TAPE 1DIR BDIR A

A B

C D

E F

TAPE 2

REC MUTE

REC

/

PAUSE

MUTE

➊ ➋➌

➌

➍➎

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1

Set to the “LEARN” position.

2 Press a key on this unit where a new function will be

learned.

3 Press and hold the key (on the other remote control

transmitter) where the desired new function is.

* When the TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator stops illuminating,

the learning is finished.

4 Repeat step 2 and 3 until all desired functions are

successfully learned.

5 Set to the “USER” position.

Try operating your components.

Notes

●

When you operate the desired component with this remote
control transmitter, TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator will flash
steadily.

●

The originally preset function of a key is still available in the
USER position if a new function has not been learned to the
key.

●

Successful learning to a key results in the erasure of
previously learned functions and their replacement by the
newly learned ones.

●

If there is no more room in the memory area for a function to
be learned, the TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator will flash two
times. In this case, even if some keys are not occupied with
functions from other remote control transmitters, no further
learning is possible.

Memory back-up

All of the learned functions will be retained while you replace
the batteries. However, if no batteries are installed for a few
hours, the learned functions will be erased and will have to be
learned again.

Trouble shooting guide

●

If learning cannot be made successfully, or if this remote
control transmitter does not function even though the
learning was successful, check the following points:
* Check whether the batteries of the other remote control

transmitter are weak.
Note that even though its batteries may be strong enough
to operate the component it was made for, they may be
too weak to transfer signals to this unit. If so, replace the
batteries of the other remote control transmitter.

* Check whether the distance between the two remote

control transmitters is too long or too short.

●

The remote control transmitter’s batteries are too weak if the
TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator does not illuminate or flash, or
if the distance or range within which the remote control
transmitter can be used decreases.
If either occurs, replace the batteries with new ones.

To Learn a New Function

About 5–10 cm (2–4 in.)

Illuminates

This unit

Other remote
control transmitter

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1

Set to the “USER” position.

2 Press and hold the CLEAR button using the point of a

mechanical pencil, etc.

3 Press and hold the key where the learned function to be

deleted is until the indicator flashes 3 times.

To clear two or more functions, repeat step 2 and 3.

Note

If a key is not pressed soon after the CLEAR button is pressed,
this unit will automatically return to the status that was in effect
before the CLEAR button was pressed.

To Clear a Learned Function To Clear All Learned Functions

1

Set to the “LEARN” position.

2 Press and hold the CLEAR button using the point of a

mechanical pencil, etc.

3 Press and hold any key until the indicator flashes 7

times.

SPECIFICATIONS

<CX-1>

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

PHONO MM ..................2.5 mV/47 k-ohms

PHONO MC

.......................100 µV/220 ohms, 1 k-ohms

CD/TUNER/TAPE/AUX

......................................150 mV/47 k-ohms

Input Sensitivity (New IHF)

PHONO MM..................................0.83 mV

PHONO MC.......................................33 µV

CD/TUNER/TAPE/AUX

......................50 mV

Maximum Input Signal (1 kHz, 0.05% THD)

PHONO MM...................................150 mV

PHONO MC........................................6 mV

Output Level/Impedance

REC OUT.......................150 mV/2.5 k-ohms

PRE OUT................................1.5V/47 ohms

Maximum Voltage Output

(20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1% THD)

PRE OUT ...............................................8V

Headphone Jack Rated Output/Impedance

Output Level (100 ohms).....................4.5V

Impedance....................................68 ohms

Frequency Response (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

CD/TUNER/TAPE/AUX

.................0±0.2 dB

RIAA Equalization Deviation (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

PHONO MM...................................±0.2 dB

PHONO MC ...................................±0.2 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

PHONO MM to REC OUT (3V) ......0.002%

PHONO MC to REC OUT (3V).......0.003%

CD/TUNER/TAPE/AUX

to PRE OUT (3V)

........................................................0.002%

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network)

PHONO MM (5 mV Input Shorted)

......................................................... 95 dB

PHONO MC (500 µV Input Shorted)

......................................................... 90 dB

CD

(Input Shorted) ......................... 110 dB

TUNER/TAPE/AUX

(Input Shorted)

....................................................... 107 dB

(109 dB for TAPE 3 only)

Residual Noise (IHF-A Network)...........1.0 µV

Channel Separation (Vol. –30 dB)

PHONO MM/MC (Input Shorted

1 kHz/10 kHz) .........................80 dB/70 dB

CD/TUNER/TAPE/AUX

(Input 5.1 k-ohms

Terminated 1 kHz/10 kHz)......85 dB/65 dB

Tone Control Characteristics

BASS:

Boost/cut ............................±10 dB (20 Hz)

Turnover Frequency........................350 Hz

TREBLE:

Boost/cut ..........................±10 dB (20 kHz)

Turnover Frequency.......................3.5 kHz

Filter Characteristics

SUBSONIC FILTER .........15 Hz, –18 dB/oct

Audio Muting ........................................–20 dB

Gain Tracking Error (0 to –60 dB)............2 dB

CLEAR

CLEAR

17

Power Supply

[U.S.A. and Canada models]

............................................AC 120V, 60 Hz

[Australia and U.K. models]

............................................AC 240V, 50 Hz

[Europe model]....................AC 230V, 50 Hz

[General model]

..................AC 110/120/220/240V, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption.................................35W

AC Outlets

[U.S.A., Canada, Europe and General
models]

3 SWITCHED OUTLETS

..........................................200W max. total

[Australia and U.K. models]

1 SWITCHED OUTLET

..........................................200W max. total

Dimensions (W x H x D)

..........................................438 x 86 x 405 mm

(17-1/4” x 3-3/8” x 15-15/16”)

Weight.............................8.8 kg (19 lbs. 6 oz.)

Accessories...........Remote control transmitter

Batteries

Remote control cable

Audio connection cord

Specifications subject to change without
notice.

<CX-2>

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

PHONO MM ..................2.5 mV/47 k-ohms

PHONO MC....................100 µV/100 ohms

CD/TUNER/TAPE/VCR/LD

......................................150 mV/47 k-ohms

Input Sensitivity (New IHF)

PHONO MM..................................0.83 mV

PHONO MC.......................................33 µV

CD/TUNER/TAPE/VCR/LD

................50 mV

Maximum Input Signal (1 kHz, 0.05% THD)

PHONO MM...................................150 mV

PHONO MC........................................6 mV

Output Level/Impedance

REC OUT.......................150 mV/2.5 k-ohms

PRE OUT................................1.5V/47 ohms

Maximum Voltage Output

(20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1% THD)

PRE OUT ...............................................8V

Headphone Jack Rated Output/Impedance

Output Level (150 ohms).....................4.0V

Impedance....................................68 ohms

Frequency Response (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

CD/TUNER/TAPE/VCR/LD

............0±0.2 dB

RIAA Equalization Deviation (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

PHONO MM...................................±0.2 dB

PHONO MC ...................................±0.3 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

PHONO MM to REC OUT (3V) ......0.002%

PHONO MC to REC OUT (3V).......0.004%

CD/TUNER/TAPE/VCR/LD

to PRE OUT

(1.5V)..............................................0.002%

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network)

PHONO MM (5 mV Input Shorted)

......................................................... 94 dB

PHONO MC (500 µV Input Shorted)

......................................................... 82 dB

CD (Input

Shorted)...........................110 dB

TUNER/TAPE/VCR/LD

(Input Shorted)

....................................................... 106 dB

Residual Noise (IHF-A Network)...........1.0 µV

Channel Separation (Vol. –30 dB)

PHONO MM/MC (Input Shorted

1 kHz/10 kHz) .........................75 dB/65 dB

CD/TUNER/TAPE/VCR/LD
(Input 5.1 k-ohms Terminated 1 kHz/10

kHz).........................................75 dB/60 dB

Tone Control Characteristics

BASS:

Boost/cut ............................±10 dB (20 Hz)

Turnover Frequency........................350 Hz

TREBLE:

Boost/cut ..........................±10 dB (20 kHz)

Turnover Frequency.......................3.5 kHz

Filter Characteristics

SUBSONIC FILTER .........15 Hz, –18 dB/oct

Continuous Loudness Control

Attenuation............................–40 dB (1 kHz)

(Level related equalization)

Audio Muting ........................................–20 dB

Gain Tracking Error (0 to –60 dB)............2 dB

Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance

VCR/LD.......................................1 Vp-p/75Ω

Video Output Level/Impedance

VCR OUT/MONITOR OUT.........1 Vp-p/75Ω

Power Supply

[U.S.A. and Canada models]

............................................AC 120V, 60 Hz

[Australia and U.K. models]

............................................AC 240V, 50 Hz

[Europe model]....................AC 230V, 50 Hz

[General model]

..................AC 110/120/220/240V, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption.................................30W

AC Outlets

[U.S.A., Canada, Europe and General
models]

3 SWITCHED OUTLETS

..........................................200W max. total

[Australia and U.K. models]

1 SWITCHED OUTLET

..........................................200W max. total

Dimensions (W x H x D)

..........................................435 x 86 x 319 mm

(17-1/8” x 3-3/8” x 15-15/16”)

Weight...........................5.4 kg (11 lbs. 14 oz.)

Accessories...........Remote control transmitter

Batteries

Remote control cable

Audio connection cord

Specifications subject to change without
notice.

18

SYMPTOM

The unit fails to turn on when the POWER
switch is pressed.

No sound or no picture.

Only one side speaker outputs the sound.
Sound “hums”.

Sound level is low.

The sound from the MC cartridge is too
low

Using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and
LOUDNESS (for CX-2 only) controls does
not affect the tone.

The remote control transmitter does not
work.

The distance or range within which the
remote control transmitter can be used
decreases.

CAUSE

Power cord is not plugged in or is not
completely inserted.

Incorrect output cord connections.

Appropriate input source is not selected.

Power amp connections are not secure.
Incorrect setting of the BALANCE control.
Incorrect cord connections.

No connection from the turntable to the GND
terminal.

The LOUDNESS control is functioning
(for CX-2 only).

The MUTING switch is ON.

PHONO switch is set to MM.

The PURE DIRECT switch is ON.

Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type
of flourescent lamp etc.) is striking the
remote control sensor of the main unit.

The batteries of this remote control
transmitter are too weak.

REMEDY

Firmly plug in the power cord.

Connect the cords properly. If the problem
persists, the cords may be defective.

Select an appropriate input source with the
INPUT selector.

Plug in the connection cords properly.
Adjust it to the appropriate position.
Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the

problem persists, the cords may be defective.
Make the GND connection between the

turntable and this unit.
Set the LOUDNESS control to the FLAT

position.
First, turn the volume control to the full left.

Then, turn the MUTING switch OFF with the
remote control transmitter and adjust the
volume.

Set this switch to MC.

The PURE DIRECT switch must be switched
OFF to use those controls.

Change position of the main unit.

Replace the batteries with new ones.

If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple
measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and
contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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