Yamaha R-S300BL User Manual
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OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
• Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert you to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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.
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
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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FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)
1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS
UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the
instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC
requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by
Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC,
to use the product.
2 IMPORTANT:
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.
When connecting this product to
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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., USA 6660 Orangethorpe
Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.
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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
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 this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry,
clean place - away from direct sunlight, heat sources,
vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. For proper
ventilation, allow the following minimum clearances
around this unit.
Top: 30 cm (11-3/4 in)
Rear: 20 cm (7-7/8 in)
Sides: 20 cm (7-7/8 in)
3 Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances,
motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds.
4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes
from cold to hot, 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.
5 Avoid 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.
6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth,
curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the
temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire,
damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
7 Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all
connections are complete.
8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat,
possibly causing damage.
9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.
10 When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet,
grasp the plug; do not pull the cable.
11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might
damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
12 Only 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.
13 To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cable
and outdoor antennas disconnected from a wall outlet or
this unit during a lightning storm.
14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact
qualified Yamaha service personnel when any service is
needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any
reasons.
15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of
time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from
the wall outlet.
16 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on
common operating errors before concluding that this unit
is faulty.
17 Before moving this unit, press A to turn off this unit, and
then disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.
18 Condensation will form when the surrounding
temperature changes suddenly. Disconnect the power
cable from the outlet, then leave this unit alone.
19 When using this unit for a long time, this unit may
become warm. Turn the power off, then leave this unit
alone for cooling.
20 Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC
power plug can be reached easily.
21 The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fire or the like.
22 Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall outlet, it is not
disconnected from the AC power source even if you turn off this
unit by A or set it to the standby mode by A button on the remote
control. 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.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
USEFUL FEATURES ............................................ 2
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................. 3
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......................... 4
Front panel ................................................................. 4
Front panel display .................................................... 6
Rear panel .................................................................. 7
Remote control........................................................... 8
Using the remote control ........................................... 9
PREPARATION
CONNECTIONS .................................................. 10
Connecting speakers and source components..........10
Connecting the FM and AM antennas ..................... 12
Connecting an infrared signal receiver or
Yamaha component to the
REMOTE IN/OUT jacks ..................................... 13
Connecting power cable .......................................... 13
BASIC OPERATION
PLAYING AND RECORDING .......................... 14
Playing a source....................................................... 14
Adjusting the tonal quality....................................... 15
Recording a source .................................................. 17
Using the sleep timer ............................................... 17
FM/AM TUNING ................................................. 18
Automatic tuning ..................................................... 18
Manual tuning .......................................................... 19
Automatic station preset (FM stations only) ........... 20
Manual station preset ............................................... 21
Recalling a preset station ......................................... 22
Clearing a preset station........................................... 22
Clearing all preset stations....................................... 23
PLAYING BACK TUNES
FROM YOUR iPhone/iPod/
Bluetooth™ COMPONENT ............................ 24
Using a Universal Dock for iPod ............................. 25
Using a Wireless System for iPod ........................... 26
Using a Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver........... 27
ADVANCED OPERATION
SETTING THE OPTION MENU
FOR EACH INPUT SOURCE......................... 29
Option menu items................................................... 29
ADVANCED SETUP ............................................31
Changing the ADVANCED SETUP
menu parameters.................................................. 31
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................... 32
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................... 37
PREPARATIONINTRODUCTION
OPERATION
BASIC
OPERATION
ADVANCED
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
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USEFUL FEATURES
This unit allows you to:
USEFUL FEATURES
Improve sound quality by using the Pure Direct function
Play back music from your iPhone/iPod* or Bluetooth component
*
Listen to FM and AM radio stations
Boost bass sounds by connecting a subwoofer
Use this unit’s remote control to operate a Yamaha CD player
Save power by using the automatic power down function
Control this unit and a Yamaha component via the REMOTE
IN/OUT jacks
*
Optional Yamaha product required
iPhone, iPod
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
Bluetooth™
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG and is used by Yamaha in accordance with a license agreement.
• y indicates a tip for your operation.
• Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the front panel of this unit or those on the remote controls. In case
the button names differ between this unit and the remote controls, the names of the buttons on the remote controls are given in
parentheses.
• 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.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Please check that you received all of the following parts.
Remote control
Indoor FM antenna
AM loop antenna Batteries (x2)
(U.S.A. model)
INTRODUCTION
Indoor FM antenna
(Australia model)
(AA, R6, UM-3)
■ Notes on remote control and batteries
• Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control.
• Do not drop the remote control.
• Do not leave or store the remote control in the following conditions:
– places of high humidity, such as near a bath
– places of high temperatures, such as near a heater or stove
– places of extremely low temperatures
– dusty places
• Use AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for the remote control.
• Insert batteries according to the polarity markings (+ and -).
• Change all batteries if you notice the operation range of the remote control narrows.
• If the batteries run out, immediately remove them from the remote control to prevent an explosion or acid leak.
• If you find leaking batteries, discard the batteries immediately, taking care not to touch the leaked material. If the leaked material
comes into contact with your skin or gets into your eyes or mouth, rinse it away immediately and consult a doctor. Clean the battery
compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.
• Do not use old batteries together with new ones. This may shorten the life of the new batteries or cause old batteries to leak.
• Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline and manganese batteries) together. Batteries that look the same may have a
different specification.
• Before inserting new batteries, wipe the battery compartment clean.
• Dispose of batteries according to your regional regulations.
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Front panel
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
1 A (power)
Turns on and off the power of this unit (see page 14).
On position: Pushed inward
Off position: Released outward
Note
This unit consumes a small amount of power even when turned
off or when in standby mode.
2 Power indicator
Lights up as follows:
Brightly lit: Power is on
Dimly lit: Standby mode
Off: Power is off
Note
If an iPhone/iPod is charged while this unit is in standby mode,
the power indicator lights up brightly.
3 SPEAKERS A/B
Turns on or off the speaker set connected to the
SPEAKERS A and/or SPEAKERS B terminals on the rear
panel each time the corresponding button is pressed (see
page 14).
4 DIMMER
Changes the brightness level of the front panel display.
Choose brightness from 3 levels by pressing this button
repeatedly.
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This setting is retained even if you turn off this unit.
5 FM MODE/INFO
Changes the FM radio wave reception mode (stereo or
monaural) when TUNER is selected as the input source
(see page 19).
Changes the playback information displayed about the
song playing on the iPhone/iPod when DOCK is selected
as the input source (see page 25).
Note
Playback information can only be displayed for an iPhone/iPod
that is connected using a Universal Dock for iPod.
6 MEMORY
Stores the current FM/AM station as a preset when
TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 21).
7 CLEAR
Clears the current FM/AM preset station when TUNER is
selected as the input source (see page 22).
8 Front panel display
Shows information about the operational status of this
unit.
9 PRESET j / i
Selects a preset FM/AM station when TUNER is selected
as the input source (see page 22).
0 FM, AM
Sets the FM/AM tuner band to FM or AM when TUNER
is selected as the input source (see page 18).
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A TUNING jj / ii
Selects the tuning frequency when TUNER is selected as
the input source (see page 18).
B Remote control sensor
Receives infrared signals from the remote control.
C PURE DIRECT and indicator
Allows you to listen to a source in the purest possible
sound (see page 15). The indicator above it lights up and
the front panel display turns off when this function is
turned on.
D PHONES jack
Outputs audio to your headphones for private listening.
Note
Press SPEAKER A/B so that the SP A/B indicators turn off
before you connect your headphones to the PHONES jack.
E BASS control
Increases or decreases the low frequency response. The
center position produces a flat response (see page 15).
F TREBLE control
Increases or decreases the high frequency response. The
center position produces a flat response (see page 15).
G BALANCE control
Adjusts the sound output balance of the left and right
speakers to compensate for sound imbalances caused by
speaker locations or listening room conditions (see page
15).
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
H LOUDNESS control
Retains a full tonal range at any volume level to
compensate for the human ears’ loss of sensitivity to high
and low-frequency ranges at a low volume level (see page
16).
I INPUT selector
Selects the input source you want to listen to.
J VOLUME control
Increases or decreases the sound output level.
Note
This does not affect the output level of the REC jacks.
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Front panel display
1 SP (SPEAKERS) A/B indicators
Light up according to the set of speakers selected.
Both indicators light up when both sets of speakers are
selected.
2 Input source indicators
Light up brightly to indicate the input source that is
currently selected.
3 PRESET indicator
Lights up when you recall a preset radio station. Blinks
while the automatic station preset feature is scanning for
FM stations to register as presets.
4 MEMORY indicator
Lights up or blinks when an FM/AM station is being
stored as a preset.
5 TUNED indicator
Lights up when this unit is tuned in to an FM or AM
station.
6 STEREO indicator
Lights up when this unit is receiving a strong signal for an
FM stereo broadcast.
7 SLEEP indicator
Lights up when the sleep timer is turned on.
8 MUTE indicator
Blinks while the MUTE function is turned on.
9 P indicator
Lights up when a preset number is selected. Blinks while
you are registering a preset radio station.
0 Multi-information display
Shows information when adjusting or changing settings.
A Volume indicator
Displays the current volume level.
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Rear panel
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
1 REMOTE IN/OUT jacks
Used to send and receive remote control signals (see page
13).
2 GND terminal
Used to connect a turntable (see page 10).
3 TAPE jacks
Used to connect a tape deck (see page 10).
4 Antenna terminals
Used to connect FM and AM antennas (see page 12).
5 DOCK jack
Used to connect an optional Yamaha Universal Dock for
iPod (such as the YDS-12), Wireless System for iPod
(YID-W10), or Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver
(YBA-10) (see page 24).
6 Power cable
For connecting this unit to an AC wall outlet (see page
13).
7 PHONO jacks
Used to connect a turntable (see page 10).
8 CD jacks
Used to connect a CD player (see page 10).
9 LINE 1-2 jacks
Used to connect audio components (see page 10).
A POWER MANAGEMENT switch
Used to enable or disable the automatic power down
function. When this function is enabled, this unit
automatically enters standby mode if it is not operated for
a certain amount of time (3 settings are available; see page
31).
B SPEAKERS terminals
Used to connect speakers (see page 10).
C IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch
Used to select the impedance setting (see page 11).
0 SUBWOOFER OUT jack
Used to connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (see
page 10).
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Remote control
This section describes the function of each button on the
remote control used to control this unit or a Yamaha CD
player.
3 DIMMER
Changes the brightness level of the front panel display.
Choose brightness from 3 levels by pressing this button
repeatedly.
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This setting is retained even if you turn off this unit.
4 SLEEP
Sets the sleep timer (see page 17).
5 Input selector buttons
Select the input source you want to listen to.
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• The input source names correspond to the names of the
connection jacks on the rear panel.
• To select TUNER as the input source using the remote control,
press FM or AM.
6 OPTION
Turns the OPTION menu on and off (see page 29).
7 SPEAKERS A/B
Turns on and off the set of speakers connected to the
SPEAKERS A and/or SPEAKERS B terminals on the rear
panel of this unit when the corresponding button is
pressed.
8 MUTE
Mutes the sound output. Press again to restore the sound
output to the previous volume level.
9 VOLUME +/–
Increases or decreases the sound output level.
■ Common controls
The following buttons can be used no matter which input
source is selected.
1 Infrared signal transmitter
Sends infrared signals.
2 A (power)
Turns this unit on, or sets it to standby mode.
Note
This button functions only when the A (power) button on the
front panel is in the on position.
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Note
This does not affect the output level of the REC jacks.
0 RETURN
Returns to the previous menu or ends the menu display
when using the Option menu (see page 29).
A B / C / D / E / ENTER
Selects and confirms items in the Option menu (see page
29).
B TP
This button can be used for the Europe model only.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
■ FM/AM controls
The following buttons can be used when TUNER is
selected as the input source.
C PRESET j / i
Selects a preset FM/AM station when TUNER is selected
as the input source (see page 22).
D FM, AM
Selects TUNER as the input source and sets the FM/AM
tuner band to FM or AM (see page 18).
■ iPod controls
The following buttons can be used when DOCK is
selected as the input source for listening to an iPhone/
iPod. For more information, see page 24.
0 REPEAT
A MENU/ Ee / b / a / ENTER
E INFO
F SHUFFLE
G B
H C
■ Yamaha CD player controls
The following buttons can be used to control a Yamaha
CD player when CD is selected as the input source.
I Yamaha CD player control buttons
• s Stops playback
• e Pauses playback
• p Starts playback
• DISC SKIP Skips to the next disc in a CD changer
• b Skips backward
• a Skips forward
• Ejects the disc
• w Rewinds playback
• f Fast-forwards playback
Note
Even when using a Yamaha CD player, certain components and
features may not be available. Refer to your component’s owner’s
manual for more information.
INTRODUCTION
Using the remote control
■ Installing batteries ■ Operation range
The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam.
Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote
control sensor on the front panel of this unit during
operation.
AA, R6, UM-3 batteries
Approximately
6 m (20 ft)
Remote control
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