Yamaha RX-777 User Manual

UCA

RX-777

Stereo Receiver

Récepteur Stéréo

Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo receiver.

Nous vous remercions d’avoir porté votre choix sur ce récepteur stéréo YAMAHA.

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

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.

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.

• 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.

WARNING

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

1Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4Follow Instructions – All operating and other instructions should be followed.

5Water 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.

6Carts 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.

7Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8Ventilation – 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.

9Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.

10Power 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.

11Power-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.

12Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

13Lightning – 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 and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

14Object 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.

15Damage 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.

16Servicing – 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.

17Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

18Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

MAST	ANTENNA
	LEAD IN
	WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
	ANTENNA
	DISCHARGE UNIT
	(NEC SECTION 810–20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT	GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
	(NEC SECTION 810–21)
	GROUND CLAMPS
	POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
	ELECTRODE SYSTEM
	(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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 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.

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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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 with at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the right and left, and 10 cm at the back of this unit — away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.

3Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds. To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not place this unit where it may get exposed to rain, water, and/or any type of liquid.

4Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in a 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.

5On 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 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 cord from the wall outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.

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, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet during an electrical storm.

14Take care of this unit so that no foreign objects and/or liquid drops inside this unit.

15Do 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.

16When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

17Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set this unit in the standby mode, and disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

18Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on common operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty.

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. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

CAUTION

	FEATURES
● 100W + 100W (8Ω) RMS Output Power,	● CD DIRECT AMP Switch to Reproduce the
0.019% THD, 20–20,000 Hz	Purest CD Sound
● 120W + 120W (6Ω) RMS Output Power,	● PURE DIRECT Switch to Reproduce the
0.03% THD, 20–20,000 Hz	Purest Source Sound
● High Dynamic Power,	● 40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning
Low Impedance Drive Capability	● Remote Control Capability

● Continuously Variable LOUDNESS Control

● Custom Installation Facility

CONTENTS

FEATURES ............................................	1
CONTENTS ............................................	1
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ...................	1
CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
...............................................................	2
CONNECTIONS .....................................	5

ZONE 2 CONNECTIONS	....................... 8
BASIC OPERATIONS ..........................	10
TUNING OPERATIONS .......................	13
TROUBLESHOOTING .........................	16
SPECIFICATIONS ................................	17

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

After unpacking, check that the following parts are included.

Remote Control Transmitter				Indoor FM Antenna	AM Loop Antenna
	POWER
		DECK A/B
	TAPE
DIR A			DIR B
DISC SKIP				(U.S.A. and Canada models)
	CD
PRESET +		A/B/C/D/E
	TUNER				Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3)
TUNER	CD	PHONO
D–TV	VCR	TAPE / MD
SLEEP			DVD
A	SPEAKER		B	(Australia model)
	VOLUME		+

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CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

FRONT PANEL

1					2								34		5 6 7 8				9
	NATURAL SOUND		STEREO RECEIVER		RX–777
																TUNING		PURE		CD DIRECT
STANDBY/ON														DOWN			UP	DIRECT		AMP
														MEMORY		EDIT	FM/AM
														MAN'L/AUTO FM
																		INPUT	VOLUME	16
	A/B/C/D/E	1	2	3		4		5		6		7	8	TUNING MODE		REC OUT/ZONE 2		VCR · D-TV · DVD · TAPE/MD · TUNER · CD · PHONO	20	12
																	TUNER		28	8
																TAPE/MD	CD
														AUTO/MAN'L MONO		DVD	PHONO
				BASS				TREBLE			BALANCE			LOUDNESS		D-TV			40	4
PHONES	SPEAKERS
				0	1			0	1		1	0		FLAT		VCR
	A	B		1				1				1		1	-30%
				2			2			2	2	2		2
						2									10				60	2
				3		3	3			3	3	3		3	9				∞
																				0
				4		4	4			4	4	4		4	8					–dB
				— 5	5	—		— 5	5	—	L 5	5 R		5	7
														6
0 q w e r											t y u i							o		p

1 STANDBY/ON switch

Press this switch to turn on the power to this unit. Press it again to turn this unit into the standby mode.

Standby mode

In this state, this unit consumes a very small quantity of power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control transmitter.

2 Display panel

Shows various information. (For details, refer to page 4.)

3 Remote control sensor

4 MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) button

5 TUNING DOWN/UP button

Used for tuning. Press the “UP” side to tune in to higher frequencies, and press the “DOWN” side to tune in to lower frequencies.

6 EDIT button

This button is used to exchange the places of two preset stations with each other.

7 FM/AM button

8 PURE DIRECT switch

Press this switch so that the indicator lights up to listen to an audio source in the purest sound. (Refer to page 11 for details.)

9 CD DIRECT AMP switch

Press this switch so that the indicator lights up to listen to a CD source in the purest sound. (Refer to page 11 for details.)

0 A/B/C/D/E button

Press this button to select a desired group (A–E) of preset stations.

q PHONES jack

w SPEAKERS A B switches

Set the switch A or B (or both A and B) for the speaker system (connected to this unit) you will use.

e PRESET STATIONS buttons

Select a preset station number (1 to 8).

r Tone controls

BASS

Used to increase or decrease the low frequency response. The 0 position produces flat response.

TREBLE

Used to increase or decrease the high frequency response. The 0 position produces flat response.

t BALANCE control

Adjusts the balance of the output volume to the left and right speakers.

y Continuously variable LOUDNESS control

Used to compensate for the human ears’ loss of sensitivity to high and low-frequency ranges at low volume.

u TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO) button

i REC OUT/ZONE 2 selector

Used to select an input source and supply that source directly to the REC output terminals on the rear panel, independently of the setting of the INPUT selector. This function allows you to record the selected source while listening to another source.

o INPUT selector

Selects the input source that you want to listen to (and watch).

p VOLUME control

Used to raise or lower the volume level.

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CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

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

	POWER
1	DECK A/B
	TAPE
	1
DIR A	DIR B

DISC SKIP
CD
		2
PRESET	+	A/B/C/D/E

2		TUNER
	TUNER	CD	PHONO
3	D–TV	VCR	TAPE / MD
	SLEEP		DVD
4
	A	SPEAKER B		5

VOLUME +

6

■ For Control of This Unit

1 POWER

Press this key to turn on this unit or turn it into the standby mode.

Standby mode

In this state, this unit consumes a very small quantity of power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control.

2 Tuner keys

Control tuner.

+: Selects higher preset station number. –:Selects lower preset station number.

A/B/C/D/E: Selects the group (A – E) of preset station numbers.

3 Input selector keys

Press a key to select the input source.

4 SLEEP key

Sets the sleep timer.

5 SPEAKERS A B

Turn on or off the set of main speakers connected to the A and/or B terminals on the rear panel.

6 VOLUME + –

Press these keys to increase or decrease the volume.

■ For Control of Other Component

The functions of the keys to control other YAMAHA components are the same as the corresponding keys on those components. Refer to those components’ instruction manuals for details.

1 Tape deck keys

These keys control tape decks.

*DIR A, B and DECK A/B apply only to double cassette tape decks.

*Pressing DIR A will reverse the tape direction on a single cassette tape deck with the automatic reverse function.

2 CD player keys

These keys control compact disc players.

* DISC SKIP is used for disc changers only.

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CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

■ Battery installation

1

3

2

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.

DISPLAY PANEL

■Remote control transmitter operation range

∞

Remote control sensor

Within approximately 6 m (19.7 feet)

30	°	°
		30

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.

1	2	3	4 5
	AUTO TUNED
	KHZ	STEREO
		PURE CD
	MHZ DIRECT DIRECT
		SPEAKERS
MEMO	SLEEP A		B
9	8 7	6

1 Multi-information display

Displays various information, for example station frequency, preset station number and name of selected input source.

2 AUTO indicator

Lights up when this unit is in the automatic tuning mode.

3 TUNED indicator

Lights up when turned in to a station.

4 STEREO indicator

Lights up when an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength is received.

5 CD DIRECT

Lights up when CD DIRECT is on.

6 SPEAKERS A B indicator

Lights up according to which set of main speakers is selected. Both indicators light up when both sets of speakers are selected.

7 SLEEP indicator

Lights up while the built-in SLEEP timer is functioning.

8 PURE DIRECT

Lights up when PURE DIRECT is on.

9 MEMO indicator

When the MEMORY button is pressed, this indicator flashes for about 5 seconds. While this indicator is flashing, the displayed station can be programmed to the memory by using the A/B/C/D/E button and the PRESET STATIONS buttons.

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CONNECTIONS

CONNECTIONS

Never plug in this unit and other components until all connections are completed.

CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER COMPONENTS

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, “ +” to “ +” and “ –” to “ –”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this unit.

*If you have YAMAHA components numbered as !, #, $, etc. on the rear panel, connections can be made easily only by connecting the output (or input) terminals of each component to the same-numbered terminals of this unit.

Speakers A

Right Left

DVD player

CD player

D-TV

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VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

OUTPUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

REMOTE

CD

CONTROL

1

IN

GND

DVD

DVD

AM

OUT

ANT

D–TV

D–TV

COUPLER

SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

AC OUTLETS

CLASS 2 WIRING

SET BEFORE POWER ON

SWITCHED

MAIN

+

–

–

+

120V

60Hz

IN

IN

R

L

100W MAX. TOTAL

75Ω

FM

IN

UNBAL.

ANT

VCR

VCR

OUT

OUT

PRE

A

OUT

PHONO

MONITOR

3

R

L

A OR B: 4

Ω

MIN./SPEAKER

A OR B: 6

Ω

MIN./SPEAKER

IN

OUT

(PLAY)

A + B: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

A + B:12ΩMIN./SPEAKER

TAPE

/MD

B

ZONE2

ZONE2

OUT

(REC)

OUT

OUT

4

R

L

R

L

CAUTION : SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

AUDIO SIGNAL

VIDEO SIGNAL

AUDIO SIGNAL

GND

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

LINE IN

LINE OUT

OUTPUT

GND

To AC outlet

Monitor TV Video cassette Tape deck Turntable Right Left

recorder	Speakers B

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CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING SPEAKERS

Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire of the proper gauge (cut as short as possible). If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is correct, that is, + and – markings are observed. If these wires are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and will lack bass.

Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or the metal parts of this unit as this could damage this unit and/or speakers.

How to Connect:

Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–)

2

1

3

Notes

1 Unscrew the knob.

2Insert the bare wire. [Remove approx. 5mm (1/ 4”) insulation from the speaker wires.]

3Tighten the knob and secure the wire.

•One or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit. If you connect only one speaker system, connect it to either the SPEAKERS A or B terminals.

•Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear of this unit.

•Banana Plug connections are also possible. Simply insert the Banana Plug connector into the corresponding terminal.

REAR PANEL PARTS

■ IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch

WARNING

Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise this unit may be damaged.

If this unit fails to turn on when the POWER switch is pressed:

The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be set to either end. If so, set the switch to either end when this unit’s power supply is completely cut off.

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

A OR B:	4ΩMIN./SPEAKER	A OR B: 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A + B:	8ΩMIN./SPEAKER	A + B:12ΩMIN./SPEAKER

<U.S.A. and Australia models>

Select the position whose requirements your speaker system meets.

(Left position)

If you use one pair of speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 4Ω or higher.

If you use two pairs of speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 8Ω or higher.

(Right position)

<U.S.A. and Australia models>

If you use one pair of speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 6Ω or higher.

If you use two pairs of speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 12Ω or higher.

<Canada model only>

The impedance of each speaker must be 6Ω or higher.

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■ GND terminal (For turntable use)

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

■ PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals

Removing the jumper pins from the PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals enables this unit to operate separately as a control amplifier and a power amplifier. These terminals are used for connecting a signal-processing system such as a graphic equalizer or a surround-sound processor to this unit.

If such an external unit is connected to these terminals, the VOLUME control of this unit can be used for adjusting the overall sound level.

To connect an external unit, first remove the jumper pins from the PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals, and then connect the input terminals of that unit to the PRE OUT terminals or its output terminals to the MAIN IN terminals. For details, refer to the owner’s manual included with the unit to be connected.

		COUPLER
		MAIN
		IN
		PRE
	R	OUT
		L

Notes

•When you do not use the PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals, never remove the jumper pins from these terminals. If removed, no sound will be outputted from this unit.

•When you use this unit with an external unit connected to the PRE OUT and MAIN IN terminals, make sure that the CD DIRECT AMP switch and the PURE DIRECT switch on the front panel are turned off.

•When you use this unit as a power amplifier, connect the output terminals of an external control amplifier etc. to this unit’s MAIN IN terminals. In this case, this unit’s controls will not function

except the PHONES jack and the SPEAKERS switches. Use the controls on the external control amplifier to make volume adjustment etc.

	CONNECTIONS
■ AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)
(U.S.A. and Canada models)
............................................	2 SWITCHED OUTLETS
(Australia model) ........................	1 SWITCHED OUTLET

Use these to connect the power cords from your A/V components to this unit.

The power to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this unit’s STANDBY/ON switch or the provided remote control transmitter’s POWER key. These outlets will supply power to any component whenever this unit is turned on. The maximum power (total power consumption of components) that can be connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S) is 100 watts.

■REMOTE CONTROL (IN, OUT) terminals

These terminals are used for custom installation system. When this unit is connected to the components for custom installation system, you can operate this unit with the system remote control.

Connect the REMOTE CONTROL IN terminal of this unit to the output terminal of the central controller for custom installation system.

By connecting the REMOTE CONTROL OUT terminal of this unit to the REMOTE CONTROL IN terminal of the other component, you can also operate the component with the system remote control. In this way, up to 6 components can be connected in series.

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ZONE 2 CONNECTIONS

You can make up a multi-room audio-video system with this unit. This feature enables you to set this unit to reproduce separate input sources in the main room and second room (Zone 2) with the supplied remote control in the second room.

To use the multi-room functions of this unit, you need the following additional equipment:

•An infrared signal receiver in the second room

•An infrared emitter in the main room

This emitter transmits the infrared signals from the remote control in the second room to the main room (for example, to a CD player or LD player).

•An amplifier and speakers for the second room

•A video monitor for the second room

REMOTE CONTROL

OUT		IN		OUT		IN		OUT		IN

This unit

y

•Since there are so many ways to connect and use this unit in a multi-room installation, we recommend that you consult with the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for the Zone 2 connections which will best meet your requirements.

•Some YAMAHA models are able to connect directly to the REMOTE CONTROL OUT terminal of this unit. If you own these products, you may not need to use an infrared emitter. Up to 6 YAMAHA components can be connected as shown.

■ Example of a system configuration and connections

Main room

	DVD player	This unit
	(or other component)
	Infrared emitter

ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT

ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT

Second room

Amplifier	Video
	monitor
Remote control
(in the Zone 2 mode)
Infrared signal receiver

REMOTE CONTROL OUT

REMOTE CONTROL IN

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