Yamaha MCX-CA15 User Manual

MCX-CA15

Distributed Audio Amplifier

MCX-CA15

AUDIO IN

STATUS

AUDIO OUT SW OUT

IR/CTRL

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DC IN 12V

OWNER'S MANUAL

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT

(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)

Responsible Party:

Address:

Yamaha Electronics Corporation, U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Avenue Buena Park, CA 90620

Telephone:

Type of Equipment:

Model Name:

714-522-9105 714-670-0108

Fax:

Distributed Audio Amplifier MCX-CA15

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

1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

See the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section at the end of this manual if interference to radio reception is suspected.

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.

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 Corporation, U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA

90620.

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

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1 To assure the finest performance,

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

2 Install these units in a well ventilated,

cool, dry, clean place — away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. Allow ventilation space of at least 10 cm on the top, bottom, left and right. Also make sure the rear of these units is not touching the opposite wall.

3 Locate these units away from other

electrical appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

4 Do not expose these units to sudden

temperature changes from cold to hot, and do not locate these units in an environment with high humidity (i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent condensation inside these units, which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to these units, and/or personal injury.

5 Avoid installing these units where

foreign objects may fall onto these units and/or these units may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of these units, do NOT place:

– Other components, as they may

cause damage and/or discoloration on the surface of these units.

– Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they

may cause fire, damage to these units, 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 these units.

6 Do not cover these units with a

newspaper, tablecloth, curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside these units rises, it may cause fire, damage to these units, and/or personal injury.

7 Do not plug these units into a wall outlet

until all connections are complete.

8 Do not operate these units upside-

down. They may overheat, possibly causing damage.

9 Do not use 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 these units with chemical

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

12 Only the voltage specified on these

units must be used. Using these units with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to these units, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of these units with a voltage other than that 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 these

units. 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 these units

for long periods of time (i.e. when going on vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

16 Be sure to read the

“TROUBLESHOOTING” section in the MCX-C15 Owner’s Manual or MCX-CA15 Owner’s Manual on common operating errors before concluding that one or both of these units are faulty.

17 Before moving these units, press

on the MCX-C15 to place them in the sleep mode, and disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

18 Be sure to use the AC adaptor

(LSE0215C1240) supplied with the MCX-C15. Using an AC adaptor other than the one provided may cause fire or damage to these units.

19 These units are designed for home use

only. Never use these units in a car, etc. Doing so may cause these units to malfunction.

These units are not disconnected from the AC power source as long as they are connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself is turned off. This state is called the sleep mode. In this state, these units are designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

WARNING

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

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of these units in the space below. MODEL: Serial No.: MODEL: Serial No.: The serial number is located on the rear of each unit. Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. MODEL

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: GREEN-and-YELLOW: Earth BLUE: Neutral BROWN: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of each unit may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter

E or the safety earth symbol , or coloured GREEN or GREEN - and YELLOW. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

For U.K. customers

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

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

For Canadian Customers

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

CAUTION

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

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

FEATURES .............................................2

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES..................3

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ..........4

Front panel................................................ 4

Inside front panel...................................... 5

Rear panel................................................. 6

Bottom panel ............................................ 7

USING THE MCX-CA15

OPERATION...........................................8

Operation modes....................................... 8

Input level sensing function.................... 11

RESET button......................................... 11

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................12

SPECIFICATIONS...............................13

INTRODUCTION

USING THE

MCX-CA15

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

FEATURES

The MusicCAST MCX-CA15 Distributed Audio Amplifier (hereafter, the “MCX-CA15”) is designed to output 34 W (17 W per channel) of high-quality power paired with a MusicCAST MCX-C15 Distributed Audio Controller (hereafter, the “client”) to complete the MusicCAST system, or as an amplifier integrated with an existing audio system. As a companion to your client, the MCX-CA15 is fully controllable from the client, and functions as a power amplifier and DC power distributor. It provides high-quality power to all connected speakers, and can display the client’s on-screen display (OSD) on a TV or monitor connected to the MCX-CA15. As a stand-alone amplifier, the MCX-CA15 offers flexibility with two different operation modes to choose from. The MCX-CA15 is designed to bring you the following features:

◆ Operation mode selection switch with three settings for customized use

◆ Up to 34 W (17 W per channel) high-quality power output

◆ Modern in-wall design with paintable face plate to match every interior

◆ In-wall speaker and subwoofer output terminals

About this manual

• y indicates a tip for your operation.

• For details regarding installation and network configuration, refer to the Install Manual provided.

• This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part as a result

of improvements, etc. In case of differences between the manual and the product, the product has priority.

◆ Selectable pre-amp output for use with an external audio system

◆ On-screen video output for menu display on a TV or monitor when used with a client

◆ IR flasher output using YAMAHA AV link technology when used with a client

◆ DC power output to a client

This unit must be installed by a qualified technician as indicated in the Install Manual provided. Do not attempt to install this unit yourself.

■ We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

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

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