Specifications
Before use
Bluetooth
connection for playing music
Bluetooth
version .................................................................................................... Ver. 2.1+EDR
Supported profile .................................................................................................... A2DP
Supported audio codec ............................................................................................ SBC, AAC
RF output power .....................................................................................................
Maximum communications range ........................................................................... 10 m (33 ft) without interference
AUX Input connector .............................................................................................. ø 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) stereo mini jack
Power voltage/Frequency
U.S.A. and Canada models .................................................................................. AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Other models ........................................................................................................ AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption ................................................................................................. 8 W (speaker)
Power consumption when power off and
AC Adaptor
Australia model .................................................................................................... MU18-D120150-A3 (DC 12 V, 1.5 A)
U.K. model........................................................................................................... MU18-D120150-B2 (DC 12 V, 1.5 A)
Battery supply ......................................................................................................... LR6, AA, UM-3 × 6
Battery life .............................................................................................................. 8 hours of power at 0.18 W output (Alkaline Battery)
Weight ..................................................................................................................... 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
Dimensions
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
* The name plate is located on the bottom of the unit.
Bluetooth
• Bluetooth
is a technology for wireless communication between devices within an area of about 10 meters (33 ft) employing the 2.4 GHz frequency band,
a band which can be used without a license.
• Bluetooth
is a registered trademark of the
Handling
•The 2.4 GHz band used by
•The speed of signal transfer and the distance at which communication is possible differs according to the distance between the communicating devices, the
•Yamaha does not guarantee all wireless connections between this unit and devices compatible with function.
Bluetooth
While
Bluetooth
the speed or distance of communications and in some cases interrupt communications.
presence of obstacles, radio wave conditions and the type of equipment.
communications
Bluetooth
compatible devices use a technology minimizing the influence of other components using the same radio band, such influence may reduce
Bluetooth
disconnected ......................... 0.5 W or less
210 mm
(8-1/4in.)
240 mm
(9-1/2in.)
Bluetooth
SIG and is used by Yamaha in accordance with a license agreement.
compatible devices is a radio band shared by many types of equipment.
Bluetooth
Class 2
237 mm
(9-3/8in.)
Bluetooth Speaker System
Features
Wireless music streaming via Bluetooth
Simple, automatic connection
Multi-Source Mix (Bluetooth, AUX-in)
Portable use and battery operation
Owner's manual
Printed in China ZE06490
Supplied accessory
Please confirm that the
following accessory is
included before using the unit.
• AC adaptor
Connect the included AC adaptor.
B
A
12V
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When operating PDX-B11 using batteries
A
Use 6 commercially available AA batteries.
To remove the battery cover, push the
tab while lifting the cover upward.
B
Follow the + and – markings on
PDX-B11 when inserting the batteries.
Controls and functions
Connecting an
external device
AUX
1 Connect a
(commercially
available) 3.5 mm (1/8
in.) stereo mini plug
cable to the AUX on
the rear panel.
2 Power on the unit.
3 Play back the AUX
source.
Multi-Source Mix
Audio will be mixed when
AUX source is played
while playing music via
Bluetooth
connection.
Handle
Connect the AC adaptor to
PDX-B11, before connecting the
power cable to the wall outlet.
When using PDX-B11 with batteries,
disconnect the AC adaptor from the rear
panel.
This unit enables you to enjoy music playback wirelessly with a
etc.) which is paired (registered) and has established
Bluetooth
Installation
Install in a stable place, being careful of the following points:
•Do not place on top of steel or other metal plates.
•Do not cover with a cloth, etc.
•Install in the same room as the device with which signals are to be
•Make sure there are no obstacles between this unit and the
Bluetooth
exchanged (
mobile phone, etc.) within a direct, line-of-sight distance of 10 m (33 ft).
component.
profile A2DP compatible portable music player,
Bluetooth
Within 10 m (33 ft)
Bluetooth
connection with this unit.
C
Power (Power on/off)
Press
(power) to turn this unit on.
The status indicator (Green) lights up when the unit is powered
on.
Replace the battery cover.
Control panel
Bluetooth
…
Bluetooth
for switching
components. (Default is Auto
Connection. ☞ 3 En)
Auto power on
The unit powers on automatically when a connected
device is played at a loud volume.
Auto power on is not available if the unit is powered by batteries.
Auto power off
The unit powers off automatically in the following cases:
-
When an external component is not connected
• Bluetooth
• Bluetooth
-
When
•The external component is not connected for more than 30
•The external component’s cable is disconnected from the
connection is established but there has been no
playback for more than 30 minutes.
is disconnected by operating the other
component.
Bluetooth
connection is not established
minutes.
unit.
Bluetooth
Pairing (Registration)
Power
on/off
Volume
−
Status indicator
(Green)
Press and hold (power) for more than 3
seconds to power off the unit and then enter
power-saving mode.
Bluetooth
connection is not available
while in power-saving mode. To perform
Bluetooth
connection, press (power) on
the unit to cancel power-saving mode.
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Status indicator
(Blue)
Volume
+
Pairing must be performed when using
the first time or if pairing data has been deleted.
What is pairing…?
Refer to the operation of registering mobile phones, etc., for
Bluetooth
communications (hereafter referred to as “other
components”). Follow the procedure described below to pair.
Paring procedure
1 Press
2 Turn on the power of the other component you
3-a [For components with input keys (mobile phones,
3-b [For components without input keys (
(power) to turn this unit on.
want to pair with.
computers, etc.)]
Operate the other component to detect
components.
For details, refer to the other component’s operating instructions.
adaptors, etc.)]
Set the other component to the pairing mode and then
proceed to step 6.
For details, refer to the other component’s operating instructions.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
connection for
Bluetooth
component (such as a mobile phone, digital music player,
4 Select “PDX-B11 Yamaha” from the list of the other
component.
5 If you are prompted for input a passkey, input the
number
6 Check that pairing is completed.
•Check that the pairing process on the other component has been
completed. If the pairing process fails, start over from step 3.
•If the power supply to this unit is cut off during the pairing
operation, the pairing data may be damaged. If so, perform the
procedure described at “Clearing all the pairing data” and then
perform pairing again.
•This unit can be paired with up to 8 other components. When
pairing is conducted successfully with a 9th component and the
pairing data is registered, the pairing data for the least recently
used other component is cleared.
Bluetooth
1 Press (power) to turn this unit on.
2 Operate the paired other component to establish
Bluetooth
The status indicator (Blue) stops blinking and stays on when
Bluetooth
•You can omit this operation if the other component can be connected
automatically while pairing.
•The unit and the other component are connected automatically, if
the component is latest recently connected one. (Auto Connection)
Note
Auto Connection may not be available depending on
the other component. Operate other component if Auto
Connection is not available.
3 Start playback of the other component.
4 Adjust the volume level using
Disconnect
a Press (
b Operate the other component to disconnect
Bluetooth
How to switch a connected
1 Press
disconnected.
(The unit enters Waiting Status.)
2 Establish
(Perform pairing procedure if this is the first
Bluetooth
.
connection and playback
connection.
connection is completed.
/ (volume).
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
.
(
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
connection with the new component.)
) on the unit.
Bluetooth
) on the unit to be
connection.
component
Clearing all the pairing data
1 Press (power) to turn this unit on.
2 Press and hold
than 10 seconds.
All the paring data on the unit is cleared.
(
Bluetooth
) on the unit for more
Status indicators (LED)
Indicate the status of this unit and
When the power is on, the status indicator (Green) lights up. When
The status indicator (Blue) lights up to show that
The status indicator (Green) does not blink when the unit’s volume reaches minimum or maximum value, or when the volume is not
adjustable.
Status
Bluetooth
connection not established
(Auto Connection)
Bluetooth
connection not established
(Waiting Status)
Bluetooth
connection established Light up Light up
Clearing all the pairing data Light up Blinking quickly
Batteries are weak Blinking slowly
Bluetooth
connection.
(volume) on the unit is pressed, it blinks once.
/
Bluetooth
is connected and blinks when disconnected.
LED
Green Blue
Light up Blinking slowly
Light up Blinking quickly
(once every 5 seconds)
(twice every 5 seconds)
(for about 3 seconds)
–
Troubleshooting
Refer to the table below if the unit does not operate properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below, or if the instruction
below does not help, turn off the unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.
General
Problem Cause Remedy
No sound.
Even if the volume level is raised,
the sound level does not increase.
The status indicator (Green) is
blinking slowly.
This unit does not work at all.
When using the
Cannot make this unit paired with
the other component.
No sound is produced or the sound
is interrupted during playback.
Bluetooth
Problem Cause Remedy
The connection between this unit and the other
component is not correct.
The volume of this unit or other component is set
to the minimum.
AC adaptor is not connected correctly. Connect AC adaptor correctly.
The batteries are weak. Replace all batteries.
The protection circuitry has been activated by
excessive volume.
The volume of the other component is low. Increase the volume level of other component.
The batteries are weak. Replace all batteries.
Reset the unit.
Connect the cable properly, or establish
connection again.
Increase the volume level for both this unit and other
component.
Reduce the volume level.
Press and hold the
10 seconds.
(power) on the unit for more than
connection
The other component does not support A2DP. Perform pairing operations with a component which
A
Bluetooth
adaptor, etc. that you want to pair
with this unit has a passkey other than “0000”.
Wrong distance. Reposition this unit within 10 m (33 ft) range from the
There is a device (microwave oven, wireless
LAN, etc.) outputs signals in the 2.4 GHz
frequency band nearby.
The unit is in power-saving mode. Power on the unit and perform
Bluetooth
connection is already established with
another component.
The other component is not connected to this unit
by
Bluetooth
Wrong distance. Reposition this unit within 10 m (33 ft) range from the
There is a device (microwave oven, wireless
LAN, etc.) outputs signals in the 2.4 GHz
frequency band nearby.
The other component’s
enabled.
This unit is not registered on the other
component’s
The other component is not set to send
audio signals to this unit.
The pairing setting of the other component is not
set to this unit.
The other component’s volume is set to the
minimum.
.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
device list.
function is not
Bluetooth
supports A2DP.
Use a
Bluetooth
adaptor, etc. whose passkey is “0000”.
other component.
Reposition this unit.
Disconnect
Bluetooth
connection with another component.
Perform
Bluetooth
connection (☞ 3 En).
other component.
Reposition this unit.
Check that the
is set properly.
Perform pairing operations again.
Check that the
is set properly.
Set the pairing setting of the other component to this unit.
Increase the volume level of the other component.
Bluetooth
function of the other component
Bluetooth
function of the other component
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
connection.
Others
Problem Cause Remedy
Bluetooth
connection cannot
be established when the unit is
powered off, even if the AC adaptor
is connected.
Auto power on does not work.
The unit powered off automatically.
Auto power off does not work.
The unit is in power-saving mode. Power on the unit and perform
The volume of the other component is low. Increase the volume level of other component.
The played audio is too short. This unit does not power on if the duration of the sound is
Auto power off has occurred.
Refer to "Auto power off" under "Power (Power
on/off)."
The cable is connected to the AUX connector. Disconnect the cable from AUX connector.
short, such as a click.
(power) to turn this unit on.
Press
Bluetooth
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
To assure the finest performance, please read this manual
carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
1 Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place -
away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust,
moisture, and/or cold. (Do not use/keep this unit in a car
etc.)
2 Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances,
motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds.
3 Do 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.
4 Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects 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:
− Othercomponents,astheymaycausedamageand/or
discoloration on the surface of this unit.
− Burningobjects(i.e.candles),astheymaycausefire,
damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
− Containerswithliquidinthem,astheymayfalland
liquid may cause electrical shock to the user and/or
damage to this unit.
5 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.
6 Do not operate this unit upside-down. They may overheat,
possibly causing damage.
7 Do not use force on switches, knobs, and/or cords.
8 When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet,
grasp the AC plug; do not pull the cord.
9 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might
damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
10 Only the 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 that
specified.
11 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.
12 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time
(i.e. when going on vacation), disconnect the power cable
from the AC wall outlet.
13 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section
regarding common operating errors before concluding that
the unit is faulty.
14 Before moving this unit, disconnect the power cable from
the wall outlet.
15 Be sure to use the AC adaptor supplied with this unit. Using
an AC adaptor other than the one provided may cause fire or
damage to this unit.
16 Install this unit near the wall outlet and where the power
cable can be reached easily.
17 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.
This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
18 The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
– 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 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.
connection.
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.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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. In this state, this unit is designed to
consume a very small quantity of power.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
For U.K. customers
If the socket outlets in the 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
described below.
Note
The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a
plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live
socket outlet.
AVEEA71102A
Important Notice: Guarantee Information for
customers in EEA* and Switzerland
For detailed guarantee information about this Yamaha
product, and Pan-EEA* and Switzerland warranty service,
please either visit the website address below (Printable
file is available at our website) or contact the Yamaha
representative office for your country. * EEA: European
Economic Area
(http://europe.yamaha.com/warranty/)
Radio waves may affect electro-medical devices.
Do not use this unit near medical devices or inside medical
facilities.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K.
MODEL
IMPORTANT
THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:
Blue: NEUTRAL
Brown: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
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.
Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth
terminal of the three pin plug.
Do not use this unit within 22 cm (9 inches) of persons with
a heart pacemaker implant or defibrillator implant.
We, Yamaha Music Europe GmbH hereby declare that this
unit is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH
Siemensstr. 22-34 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: +49-4101-303-0
Information for Users on Collection and
Disposal of Old Equipment and used
Batteries
These symbols specified in the Directives 2002/96/EC and
2006 /66/EC indi cate that used electri cal and electr onic
product s and bat teries should not b e mix ed wi th ge neral
household waste.
For proper treatm ent to av oid harmful effect on hu man
he alt h and e nvi ron me nt, p lea se con tac t you r loc al
municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of
sale where you purchased the items.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol
examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical
symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by
the Directive for the chemical involved.
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