Yamaha MCRB142BLK, MCRB142YLW, MCRB142WHI, MCRB142RED, MCRB142PUR User Manual

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Micro Component System

MCR-B142

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OWNER’S MANUAL

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 unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place - away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture and cold. For proper ventilation, allow the following minimum clearances.

Top: 15 cm (6 in) Rear: 10 cm (4 in) Sides: 10 cm (4 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 a 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 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 disconnected from a 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 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 to set the system to off, and disconnect the AC power plug from the 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 system off, then leave this unit alone for cooling.

20Install this unit near the 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. When you dispose of batteries, follow 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 the batteries grow old, the effective operation range of the remote control decreases considerably. If this happens, replace the batteries with new one as soon as possible.

–Do not use old batteries together with new ones.

–Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline and manganese batteries) together. Read the packaging carefully as these different types of batteries may have the same shape and color.

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

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

–Do not throw away batteries with general house waste. Dispose of them correctly in accordance with your local regulations.

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 wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off by . 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.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

There is a chance that placing this unit too close to a CRTbased (Braun tube) TV set might impair picture color. Should this happen, move this unit away from the TV set.

LASER
Type	Semiconductor laser GaAS/GaAlAs
Wave length	790 nm
Output Power	7 mW

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CONTENTS

CONNECTIONS ........................................................	2
Connecting the speakers and antenna ..........................	2
Connecting the power cable...........................................	2
Other connections..........................................................	3
NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ........	4
Top panel/Front panel....................................................	4
Front panel display.........................................................	4
Remote control...............................................................	5
ADJUSTING THE CLOCK (OPTION MENU) ...........	6
LISTENING TO YOUR iPod......................................	7
Playing music from your iPod.........................................	7
Using repeat/shuffle playback (remote control only) ......	8

LISTENING TO DAB STATIONS............................	13
Preparing for DAB reception ........................................	13
Selecting DAB stations.................................................	14
Presetting DAB stations (remote control only) .............	15
Selecting preset DAB stations......................................	16
Checking the signal strength of DAB stations
(Option menu) ..............................................................	16
LISTENING TO FM STATIONS ..............................	17
Selecting an FM station................................................	17
Presetting FM stations (remote control only) ...............	18
Selecting preset FM stations........................................	19
LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES ................	19

LISTENING TO CD AND USB DEVICES .................	9
Listening to a CD............................................................	9
Listening to a USB device ............................................	10
Using repeat/shuffle playback (remote control only) ....	10
LISTENING TO MUSIC FROM YOUR Bluetooth
COMPONENT..........................................................	11
Pairing this unit with your Bluetooth component ..........	11
Listening to a Bluetooth component.............................	12
Connecting an already-paired component
via Bluetooth ................................................................	12
Disconnecting a Bluetooth connection.........................	13

USEFUL FUNCTIONS ............................................	20
Using the Option menu ................................................	20
Using the sleep timer ...................................................	21
Using the alarm function ..............................................	21
Setting the alarm ..........................................................	22
Operations while the alarm sound is playing................	23
USING THE “DTA Controller” APPLICATION
FOR THE iPod/iPhone/iPad...................................	24
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................	25
NOTES ON DISCS AND USB DEVICES................	29
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................	30

Features

•Play back music from external devices such as your iPod/iPhone/iPad, audio/data CDs, USB devices, or external devices via the AUX jack, and listen to the DAB/FM.

•By the Bluetooth technology, you can enjoy clear sound without wire connections.

•Use your favorite music or a beep tone as an alarm. When the set time arrives, the music you select is played at the volume that you specify, giving you the ideal start to your day (IntelliAlarm function).

•By using the free “DTA Controller” application for the iPod touch/iPhone/iPad, you can control this unit and take advantage of more sophisticated alarm functionality ( P. 24).

•You can easily store and recall 30 of your favorite DAB/FM stations.

•Bass, middle, and treble can be adjusted to your taste.

 About this manual

•References to the iPod appearing in this manual also include the iPhone.

•If an operation can be performed using either the buttons on the unit itself or from the remote control, the explanation will focus on operation using the remote control.

• indicates precautions for use of the unit and its feature limitations.

• indicates supplementary explanations for better use.

Supplied accessories

Remote control	Speaker cable	DAB/FM antenna	Dock cover
(uses a CR2032 type	(1.5 m (4.9') x 2)
Lithium Battery)

 How to use the remote control  Replacing the battery in the remote control

Within 6 m (20')

Battery insulation sheet: Remove before using.

While pushing the release tab in direction , slide out the battery holder in direction .

CR2032 type

Lithium battery

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting the speakers and antenna

Connect the speakers and antenna.

If DAB/FM reception is poor, try changing the height or direction or placement of the antenna to find a location that has better reception.

If you use a commercially available outdoor antenna instead of the supplied antenna, reception may be better. Do not connect this unit’s power cable until you’ve finished connecting all cables.

Speakers

•You must peel off the insulation (covering) from the tip of the speaker cable to expose the conductor.

•Check the connections; make sure that left and right (L, R) and polarity (red: +, black: –) are connected correctly. If connections are incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and the low frequencies may be insufficient. There might not be any sound at all if connections are incorrect.

•Take care that the conductors of the speaker cable do not touch each other, and that the conductors do not touch any other metal part. Such conditions can damage this unit or the speakers.

•Use only the supplied speakers. Using other speakers may result in unnatural sound.

•If you’re using this unit nearby a CRT display and you notice distorted color or noise in the display, move the speakers farther away from the display.

Twist the bare wires tightly so the individual strands are not splayed.

To the AC wall outlet

DAB/FM antenna

Be sure to stretch out the antenna.

Connecting the power cable

When you’ve completed all connections, connect this unit’s power cable to an AC outlet.

Rear panel

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CONNECTIONS

Other connections

 iPod

Connect your iPod to the iPod dock on the top panel. For details on compatible iPod models, refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” (P. 30).

Dock adaptor

	• Be sure to use a dock adaptor that is compatible with your iPod. If you do not use the adaptor or the
	adaptor is not compatible, the connection could be loose or poor, which could cause damage to the
iPod dock	connector. For details on dock adaptor information, please visit Apple’s official website.
	• If an iPod in a protective case is forcibly connected, the connector may be damaged. Remove the
	protective case before connection.
	• When the iPod is not in use, install the dock cover to protect the connector.

•Your iPod will be recharged while it is connected to the dock. However if USB is selected as the audio source, the iPod will not be recharged.

• Your iPod can also play back music and charge while connected to the USB port. To do this, select USB as the audio source ( P. 10).

• You can remove the iPod during playback.

 iPad

Connect your iPad to the front panel USB port. For details on compatible iPad models, refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” (P. 30).

Make sure to use a Dock Connector to USB Cable that is supplied with your iPad.

• When you turn the system on and set the audio source to USB, the iPad connected to this unit will be recharged.

• You can remove the iPad during playback.

 USB device

Connect your USB device to the USB port on the front panel. For details on playable files, refer to “NOTES ON DISCS AND USB DEVICES” (P. 29).

Stop playback before disconnecting the USB device.

When you turn on the system and set the audio source to USB, the USB device connected to this unit will be recharged.

 External devices

Using a commercially available 3.5 mm mini-plug cable, connect your external device to the AUX jack on the rear panel of this unit.

Rear panel

AUX IN

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NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Top panel/Front panel

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aiPod dock

Connect your iPod here ( P. 3, 6, 7).

Be sure to use a dock adaptor that is compatible with your iPod ( P. 3).

bFront panel display

The clock and other information is displayed here.

cDisc slot

Insert a CD here ( P. 9).

d (Power)

Press to turn the system on/off.

eUSB port

Connect your USB device/iPod/iPhone/iPad here ( P. 3, 10).

f (Headphone jack)

Connect headphones here.

gSOURCE

Switch the audio source to be played.

Pressing this repeatedly will change the selection in the following order.

CD iPod USB DAB FM BT AUX back to CD

hVOLUME knob

Adjust the volume.

iAudio control buttons

Use these to operate the iPod/CD/USB device.

: Play/Pause

: Stop

/: Skip, Search backward/forward (press and hold down)

jPRESET /

Use these buttons to select a radio station (preset) that you’ve stored ( P. 19).

k (Eject button)

Eject the CD (cannot be operated while the option menu ( P. 20) is displayed).

Front panel display

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aAlarm time

This indicates the alarm time ( P. 22).

bRepeat/shuffle indicator

Displays the playback mode ( P. 8, 10).

cSecondary indicator

Turns on if a secondary station is playing when you listen to a DAB station.

dMulti-function indicator

Displays various information, including the clock time, information about the currently-playing track, and the frequency of the radio station.

eRemote control signal receiver

Make sure that this sensor is not obstructed ( P. 1).

fSleep indicator

Turns on if the sleep timer has been set ( P. 21).

gAlarm indicator

Turns on if the alarm has been set ( P. 22).

hWeekly alarm indicator

Shows alarm information specified using the free “DTA Controller” application for the iPod touch/iPhone/iPad ( P. 24).

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Remote control

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iPod control buttons

NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

	aRemote control signal transmitter
	b	(Power)
		Press to turn the system on/off.
	cSNOOZE/SLEEP
		Set the sleep timer or switch the alarm to snooze mode
		( P. 21, 23).
	dALARM
		Switches the alarm on/off ( P. 23).
	eSource buttons
		Switch the audio source to be played. If you press one of
		these while the system is off, the system will
		automatically turn on.
		Press RADIO repeatedly to switch between DAB/FM.
r	fMENU
		Switch the iPod menu item/Return to the previous menu
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		( P. 7).
	gFOLDER /
		Switch the playback folder when playing music on data
		CDs or USB devices ( P. 9, 10).
		Select items or edit numerical values ( P. 7, 20).
	hENTER
p		Confirm a selected item or value.
o	iAudio control buttons
n		Use these to operate the iPod/CD/USB device.
		:	Stop
		:	Play/Pause
		/ : Skip, Search backward/forward (press and hold
			down)
	j	(Repeat)/		(Shuffle)

Play music on an iPod, CD or USB device in repeat/ shuffle mode ( P. 8, 10).

kTUNING /

Tune the DAB/FM ( P. 17, 18).

lPRESET /

Select a DAB/FM station that you stored ( P. 18, 19).

mMEMORY

Store a DAB/FM station ( P. 18).

nMUTE

Mute or unmute the sound.

oVOLUME +/–

Adjust the volume.

pDISPLAY

Switch the information shown in the front panel display ( P. 6, 7, 9, 10, 17).

q+10

Skip ten songs ahead of the currently-playing song.

When playing a data CD or a USB device, this button skips ten songs within the current folder.

rOPTION

Display the option menu ( P. 20).

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ADJUSTING THE CLOCK (OPTION MENU)

You’ll use the option menu ( P. 20) to set this unit’s date and time.

 To copy the time from your iPod

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Dock adaptor ( P. 3)

1 Press OPTION.

The option menu will appear.

2 Press / to select “CLOCK SET,” and then

press ENTER.

The display will indicate “CLOCK YEAR,” and the numerical value to be set will blink.

3 Set your iPod in the iPod dock ( P. 3).

The time will be copied from your iPod to this unit.

Press ENTER to confirm the items in the order of year month day hour minute.

When clock setting has finished, the display will indicate “Completed!”.

•By pressing DISPLAY you can select the time format (12- hour/24-hour).

•The time will not be copied if the iPod is already connected or if the audio source is set to USB.

The time settings will be reset if the unit remains unpowered for about one hour.

 Setting the clock manually

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The clock is shown as below.

(24-hour)

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Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun
January	February	March	April	May	June
Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
July	August	September	October	November	December

1 Press OPTION.

The option menu will appear.

2 Press / to select “CLOCK SET,” and then

press ENTER.

The display will indicate “CLOCK YEAR,” and the numerical value to be set will blink.

3 Set the date and time.

Press ▲/▼ to edit each numerical value, and then press ENTER to confirm the setting.

Set the items in the order of year month day hour minute.

When clock setting has finished, the display will indicate “Completed!”

The clock will be set to 0 second the moment you complete the clock settings.

•While making these settings, you can press DISPLAY to select the time format (12-hour/24-hour).

•If you decide to cancel without changing the setting, press OPTION before confirming the change.

The time settings will be reset if the unit remains unpowered for about one hour.

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LISTENING TO YOUR iPod

Playing music from your iPod

•For details on compatible iPod models, refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” (P. 30).

•Your iPod can also play back music and charge while connected to the USB port. To do this, select USB as the audio source ( P. 10).

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Dock adaptor ( P. 3)

1 Press the iPod source button to switch the audio source to iPod.

2 Set your iPod in the iPod dock ( P. 3).

3 Play the iPod.

Playback can be controlled with either the remote control, iPod or the front panel on this unit ( P. 4, 5).

•Performing the following operations will automatically switch the audio source to iPod and start playback even if this unit is systemoff.

−Connect your iPod in the playback state to the iPod dock.

−Play back the connected iPod.

In some cases, the audio source might not switch automatically if the audio source is USB or if there is currently a Bluetooth connection.

•If USB is selected as the audio source, the iPod will not be recharged.

•You can remove the iPod during playback.

•If iPod is selected as the audio source, this unit will automatically turn the system off when 60 minutes have elapsed without a device being connected to the iPod dock nor any operation performed.

 iPod menu operations (remote control only)

You can use the remote control to operate your iPod.

MENU: Switch menu items/Return to the previous menu ▲/▼: Move between items in the menu

ENTER: Confirm

 Display information (remote control only)

If you press DISPLAY on the remote control while a song is playing or paused, the information shown on the front panel display will be switched in the following order.

Elapsed song playback time

Song name

Album name

Artist name

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LISTENING TO YOUR iPod

Using repeat/shuffle playback (remote control only)

The playback status is shown by the repeat/shuffle indicator in the front panel display.

Repeat playback

Press (repeat) repeatedly to select one of the following

playback modes.

No display: Off

: One : All

Shuffle playback

Press (shuffle) repeatedly to select one of the following

playback modes.

No display: Off

: Songs : Albums

The operation or display of repeat/shuffle may differ, depending on the type or software version of iPod used.

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LISTENING TO CD AND USB DEVICES

The unit will operate as follows when playing back tracks/files on CD/USB devices.

•If the CD/USB device being played is stopped, the track that you listened will start playback from the beginning of the track the next time you play.

•If you press while playback is stopped, tracks will play as follows the next time playback begins:

−Audio CD: from the first track of the CD.

−Data CD*/USB device: from the first track of the folder contains the track you listened to last time.

•This unit automatically turns off the system if no operation has been performed for 60 minutes after CD/USB device playback is stopped.

* “Data CD” is a CD that contains MP3/WMA files.

For details on playable discs and files, refer to “NOTES ON DISCS AND USB DEVICES” (P. 29).

Listening to a CD

1 1 Press the CD source button to switch the

audio source to CD.

If a CD is already inserted, playback will start.

2 Insert a CD into the disc slot.

Playback starts automatically.

Playback can be controlled with either the remote control, or the front panel on this unit ( P. 4, 5).

Insert the CD with the label side facing upward.

Folders and files on a data CD are played in alphabetical order.

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Skipping folders (remote control only)

While a data CD is playing, you can use the remote control’s FOLDER ▲/▼ buttons to select the folder.

 Display information (remote control only)

The folder number (only for a data CD) or the song/file number is shown for several seconds when starting playback or skipping tracks.

If you press DISPLAY on the remote control while a song is playing or paused, the information shown on the front panel display will be switched in the following order.

Audio CD				Data CD
Elapsed song playback time				Elapsed song playback time
Remaining song playback time				Song name*
Song name*				Album name*
Album name*				Artist name*
Artist name*				File name
				Folder name

* Shown only if this data is included in the song.

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