Yamaha RX-595 User Manual

Natural Sound Stereo Receiver

80W + 80W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.019% THD, 20–20,000 Hz

High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability

Continuously Variable Loudness Control

CD DIRECT AMP Switch to Reproduce the Purest CD Sound

PURE DIRECT Switch to Reproduce the Purest Source Sound

40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning

Automatic Preset Tuning

Preset Station Shifting Capability (Preset Editing)

IF Count Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning System

Video Signal Input/Output Capability

Remote Control Capability

Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo receiver.

CONTENTS

Safety Instructions ................... 2

Supplied Accessories .............. 3

Connections ............................. 4

Basic Operations ...................... 7

Tuning Operations .................. 10

Preset Tuning ......................... 11

Remote Control Transmitter ... 13

Troubleshooting ...................... 15

Specifications ......................... 16

IMPORTANT!

Please record the serial number of this
unit in the space below.

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.

WARNING

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

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK

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.

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.

•

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

CAUTION

OWNER’S MANUAL

RX-595

2

1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions – All operating and other instructions

should be followed.

5 Water 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.

6 Carts 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.

7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit

should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.

8 Ventilation – 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.

9 Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that
produce heat.

10 Power 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.

11 Power-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.

12 Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

13 Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the unit should be

unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.

14 Object 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.

15 Damage 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.

16 Servicing – 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.

17 Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located

away from power lines.

18 Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken

so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

19 Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna is

connected to this unit, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810–20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810–21)

GROUND CLAMPS

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

MAST

GROUND
CLAMP

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)

3

FCC INFORMATION

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 unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from

windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration,
dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming
(transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical
shock, do not expose the unit to rain or water.

3 Do not operate the unit upside-down. It may overheat,

possibly causing damage.

4 Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the set,

contact your dealer.

5 Do not use force on switches, controls or connection

wires. When moving the unit, first disconnect the power
plug and the wires connected to other equipment.
Never pull the wires themselves.

6 Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents;

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

7 Always set the VOLUME control to “–

∞

” before starting
the audio source play. Increase the volume gradually to
an appropriate level after the play back has been
started.

8 To prevent lightning damage, pull out the power cord

and remove the antenna cable during an electrical
storm.

9 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section

regarding common operating errors before concluding
that the unit is faulty.

10 AC outlet

Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlet on the
rear panel if that equipment requires more power than
the outlet is rated to provide.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained.

●

Remote Control Transmitter

●

Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3)

●

Indoor FM Antenna

●

AM Loop Antenna

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.

4

CONNECTIONS

Before attempting to make any connections to or from this unit, be sure to first switch OFF the power to this unit and to any other
components to which connections are being made.

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.

: Refer to “ABOUT THE ACCESSORY TERMINALS” on page 5.

* If a tape deck is connected to the VCR/TAPE 2 (AUDIO SIGNAL) terminals,

there is no connection to the VCR (VIDEO SIGNAL) terminals.

PHONO

A OR B : 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A B : l2ΩMIN./SPEAKER

AUDIO SIGNAL

SPEAKERS

A

B

GND

REMOTE

CONTROL

CD

TAPE 1

TAPE

PB

REC
OUT

VCR /

TAPE 2

TAPE

PB

REC
OUT

LD/
TV

IN

VCR

OUT

LD/
TV

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO SIGNAL

AUDIO

SIGNAL

IN

OUT

FREQUENCY

STEP

50 kHz

l00 kHz

9 kHz

l0 kHz

FM AM

FM

ANT

AM
ANT

GND

l20V 60Hz

l00W MAX. TOTAL

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

75Ω

UNBAL.

OUTPUT

GND

LINE OUT

LINE IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

OUTPUT

(U.S.A. model)

To AC outlet

Turntable

Monitor TV

LD player,
TV tuner, etc.

CD player

Speakers A

Speakers B

Right

Left

Right

Left

Tape deck 1

Video cassette recorder
or Tape deck 2

5

ABOUT THE ACCESSOR Y TERMINALS

AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)

(U.S.A., Canada and General models)

...........................................................2 SWITCHED OUTLETS

(Australia model) ................................. 1 SWITCHED OUTLET

Use these to connect the power cords from your components
to this unit.
The power to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this unit’s

POWER 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.

GND terminal (For turntable use)

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

For Custom Installer

REMOTE CONTROL (IN, OUT) terminals

(U.S.A. and Canada models only)

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 to the
EMITTER terminal (FROM INDEPENDENT ZONE, FROM
ALL ZONE or FROM SELECTED ZONE) of the YAMAHA
Master Zone Controller MCX-10.
By connecting the REMOTE CONTROL OUT terminal to
the REMOTE CONTROL IN terminal of the other
component, you can also operate it with the system remote
control. In this way, up to 6 components can be connected
in series.

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 and do
not let them touch the metal parts of this unit as this could
damage this unit and/or speakers.

How to connect:

Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)

➀

Unscrew the knob.

➁

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

➂

Tighten the knob and
secure the wire.

Notes

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

• 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.

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

1

2

3

CONNECTING SPEAKERS

6

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

●

Each antenna should be connected to the designated terminals correctly, referring to the following diagram.

●

Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas will probably provide sufficient signal
strength. Nevertheless, a properly installed outdoor antenna will give clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience
poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may result in improvement.

Connecting the AM loop antenna

* The AM loop antenna should be placed apart from the main unit. The antenna may be hung on a wall.
* The AM loop antenna should be kept connected, even if an outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit.

GND terminal

For maximum safety and minimum interference, connect the
GND terminal to a good earth ground. A good earth ground is
a metal stake driven into moist earth.

Notes

●

When connecting the indoor
FM antenna, insert its
connector into the FM ANT
terminal firmly.

●

If you need an outdoor
FM antenna to improve
FM reception quality, either 300-ohm feeder or coaxial cable
may be used. In locations troubled by electrical
interference, coaxial cable is preferable.

FREQUENCY

STEP

50 kHz

l00 kHz

9 kHz

l0 kHz

FM AM

PHONO

AU

REMOTE

CONTROL

IN

VCR

OUT

LD/
TV

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO SIGNAL

AUDIO

SIGNAL

IN

OUT

FM

ANT

AM

ANT

GND

75Ω

UNBAL.

Outdoor FM antenna Outdoor AM antenna

AM loop
antenna
(included)

Ground

Indoor FM
antenna
(included)

75-ohm/300-ohm
antenna adapter

75-ohm
coaxial cable

300-ohm
feeder

➀

➁

➂

Orient so that the best
reception is obtained.

7

BASIC OPERATIONS

TO PLAY A SOURCE

1

Set to the “∞” position.

2

Turn the power on.

3

Select a desired input source.
(For video sources, turn the TV/monitor ON.)

*

The name of the selected input source position will appear
in the display. (For “TUNER”, the tuning mode will appear
in the display.)

*

Note that selecting each input source position accesses
the source which is connected to the corresponding input
terminals on the rear panel.

4

Select the speakers to be used.

*

If you use two speaker systems, press both the A and B
switches.

5

Play the source. (For detailed information on the tuning
operation, refer to page 10.)

6

Adjust to the desired output level.

7

If desired, adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and
LOUDNESS controls, etc. (Refer to page 9.)

To turn off the power

Press the POWER switch again.

1, 6

7

2

4 7 3

VOLUME

l6

l8

20

24

28

34

40

50

60

70

l4

l2

l0

8

6

4

3

2

l

0

–dB

POWER

INPUT

LD/TV

VCR

/

TAPE 2

TAPE 1

TUNER

CD

PHONO

SPEAKERS

A

ON

OFF

B

ON

OFF

VOLUME

l6

l8

20

24

28

34

40

50

60

70

l4

l2

l0

8

6

4

3

2

l

0

–dB

8

When you listen with headphones

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. When listening
with headphones privately, set both the SPEAKERS A and B
switches to the OFF position.

PHONES

TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE (OR DUB FROM A TAPE TO ANOTHER)

1

Select the source to be recorded.

2 Play the source.
3 Confirm the source by selecting it with the INPUT

selector and turning up the VOLUME control.

4 Set the tape deck (or VCR) to be used for recording in

the recording mode.

5 To monitor the sound (and/or picture) to be recorded,

select the tape deck (or VCR) being used for recording
with the INPUT selector.

Notes

●

If you want to enjoy another source while recording, select it
with the INPUT selector.

●

VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, LOUDNESS
controls, CD DIRECT AMP switch and PURE DIRECT
switch settings have no effect on the material being
recorded.

3

1

3, 5

REC OUT

LD/TV

VCR/TAPE 2

TAPE 1

TUNER

CD

PHONO

INPUT

LD/TV

VCR

/

TAPE 2

TAPE 1

TUNER

CD

PHONO

VOLUME

l6

l8

20

24

28

34

40

50

60

70

l4

l2

l0

8

6

4

3

2

l

0

INPUT

LD/TV

VCR

/

TAPE 2

TAPE 1

TUNER

CD

PHONO

9

Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE
controls

Adjusting the BALANCE control Selecting the SPEAKER system

Adjust the balance of the output volume to the left and right
speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused from
speaker location or listening room conditions.

Because one or two speaker systems can be connected to this
unit, the SPEAKERS switches allow you to select speaker
system A or B, or both at once.

BASS : Turn this clockwise to increase (or counter-

clockwise to decrease) the low frequency
response.

TREBLE : Turn this clockwise to increase (or counter-

clockwise to decrease) the high frequency
response.

Adjusting the continuously variable
LOUDNESS control

This control provides compensation for the human ears’ loss of
sensitivity to high and low-frequency ranges at low volume.
This control is adjustable to retain full tonal range at any
volume level.

1

Set to the “FLAT” position.

2

Set to the loudest listening
level that you would listen
to.

3

Turn until the desired
volume is gained.

BASS

55

4

3

2

l0l

2

3

4

TREBLE

55

4

3

2

l0l

2

3

4

BALANCE

55

4

3

2

l0l

2

3

4

LR

SPEAKERS

A

ON

OFF

B

ON

OFF

LOUDNESS

57

4

3

2

l

FLAT

l0

9

8

6

30 dB

LOUDNESS

57

4

3

2

l

FLAT

l0

9

8

6

30 dB

VOLUME

l6

l8

20

24

28

34

40

50

60

70

l4

l2

l0

8

6

4

3

2

l

0

–dB

Using the PURE DIRECT switch

You can enjoy the purest possible sound from your audio
sources by setting this switch so that the indicator illuminates.
By doing so, the audio signals bypass the BASS, TREBLE,
BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, thus eliminating any
alterations to the audio signals.

You can enjoy the purest possible CD sound from your CD
player by setting this switch so that the indicator illuminates.
By doing so, CD’s input signals are sent to the built-in amplifier
special for CD directly bypassing the INPUT selector, BASS,
TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, and then sent
to the power amplifier. This signal routing reproduces the
purest CD sound eliminating any alterations to the CD signals.

Using the CD DIRECT AMP switch

Note

If both the CD DIRECT and PURE DIRECT switches are on,
only the CD DIRECT switch will function.

CD DIRECT

AMP

PURE

DIRECT

10

1 Select the reception band (FM or AM) while watching

the display.

2

3 Tune to a desired station manually.

* To continue tuning search, press and hold the button.

FM AM

or

1 Select the reception band (FM or AM) while watching

the display.

2

3

To tune to a higher frequency, press the right side once.
To tune to a lower frequency, press the left side once.
* If the station where tuning search stops is not the desired

one, press again.

* If the tuning search does not stop at the desired station

(because the signals of the station are weak), change to
the MANUAL TUNING method.

TUNING OPERATIONS

Normally, if station signals are strong and there is no interference, quick automatic-search tuning (AUTOMATIC TUNING) is
possible. However, if signals of the station you want to select are weak, you must tune to it manually (MANUAL TUNING).

Display information

➀

Displays the band and frequency of the received station.

➁

Lights up when an FM stereo broadcast is received in
stereo.

➂

Indicates the signal level of the received station.

Note

If you tune to an FM station manually, it is received in
monaural mode automatically to increase the signal quality.

AUT OMA TIC TUNING MANUAL TUNING

FM/AM

TUNING MODE

AUTO/MAN’L MONO

DOWN

TUNING

UP

PRESET

MHz

FM

STEREO

0

20

l00

40 60

➀➁

➂

AUTO TUNING

“AUTO TUNING”
goes off.

FM AM

or

231

FM/AM

TUNING MODE

AUTO/MAN’L MONO

DOWN

TUNING

UP

11

1 Tune to a desired station.

(Refer to the previous page for tuning procedure.)

2 Select a desired page (A – E) of preset station buttons

while watching the display.

3

4 Press a preset station button before “MEMORY”

goes off from the display.

* In the same way, program other stations to A2, A3 ... A8.
* You can program more stations to the preset station

buttons on other pages in the same way by selecting
other pages in step 2.

11 Select the page of preset station buttons.

22 Select the desired preset station button.

Notes

●

A new setting can be programmed in place of the former
one.

●

For presets, the setting of the reception mode (stereo or
monaural) is stored along with the station frequency.

Memory back-up

The memory back-up circuit prevents the programmed data
from being lost even if the POWER switch is set off or the
power plug is disconnected from the AC outlet or the power is
cut due to temporary power failure. If, however, the power is
cut for more than one week, the memory may be erased. If
so, it can be re-programmed by simply following the PRESET
TUNING steps.

MANUAL PRESET TUNING

This unit can store station frequencies (selected by tuning operation) by using the preset station buttons. With this function, you can
select any desired station by only pressing the corresponding preset station button. Up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 pages) can be
stored.

PRESET TUNING

To store stations

To recall a preset station

2, 11

4, 22 (Preset station buttons)

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET

MEMORY

MAN’L/AUTO FM

MEMORY

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET

Flashes on and off
for about 5 seconds.

l 2345 678

PRESET STATIONS

l 2345 678

PRESET STATIONS

PRESET

MHz

FM

0

20

l00

40 60

Shows the displayed station has been
programmed to A1.

3

PRESET

12

1

2

3

To tune to higher frequencies, press right side once.
To tune to lower frequencies, press left side once.
* If the TUNING button is not pressed, in a while, the

automatic preset tuning begins automatically toward higher
frequencies.

The automatic preset tuning begins from the frequency
currently displayed. Received stations are programmed to
A1, A2 ... A8 sequentially.
* If more than 8 stations are received, they are also

programmed to the preset station numbers on other pages
(B, C, D and E) in that order.

If you want to store the first station received by the
automatic preset tuning to a desired preset station
number.

If, for example, you want to store the first received station to
C5, select “C5” by using the A/B/C/D/E button and the preset
station buttons after pressing the MEMORY button in step 2.
Then press the TUNING button. The first received station is
stored to C5, and next stations to C6, C7 ... sequentially.
If stations are stored up to E8, the automatic preset tuning is
finished automatically.

When the automatic preset tuning is finished

The display shows the frequency of the last preset station.
Check the contents and the number of preset stations by
following the procedure of the section “To recall a preset
station” on page 11.

To recall a preset station

Simply follow the procedure of the section “To recall a preset
station” on page 11.

Notes

●

You can replace a preset station by another FM or AM
station manually by simply following the procedure of the
section “To store stations” on page 11.

●

If the number of received stations is not enough to be stored
up to E8, the search is finished automatically after searching
through all frequencies.

●

With this function, only FM stations with sufficient signal
strength are stored automatically. If the station you want to
program is weak in signal strength, tune to it in monaural
manually and program it by following the procedure of the
section “To store stations” on page 11.

AUTOMATIC PRESET TUNING

You can also make use of an automatic preset tuning function for FM stations only. By this function, this unit performs automatic
tuning and stores FM stations with strong signals sequentially. Up to 40 stations are stored automatically in the same way as in the
manual preset tuning method on page 11.

FM/AM

FM

MEMORY

MAN’L/AUTO FM

To store stations

Press and hold for
about 3 seconds.

Flashes.

1

2

3

DOWN

TUNING

UP

PRESET

MEMORY

AUTO TUNING

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1 Recall the preset station on E1 (by following the method

of “To recall a preset station” on page 11).

2

3 Next, recall the preset

station on A5 by following
the same method with step 1.

4

Shows the exchange of stations is completed.

Flashes

Flashes

EDIT

MEMORY

PRESET

MEMORY

PRESET

EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS

You can exchange the places of two preset stations with each other as shown below.

Example)

If you want to shift the preset station on E1 to A5, and vice versa.

2, 4

EDIT

NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

Battery installation

Battery replacement

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.

Remote control transmitter operation range

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.

2

3

1

30°

30°

Remote control
sensor

Within approximately
6 m (19.7 feet)

REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

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

KEY FUNCTIONS

For Control of This Unit

For Other Component Control

Identify the remote control transmitter keys with your component’s keys. If these keys are identical, their function will be the
same. On each key function, refer to the corresponding instruction on your component’s manual.

Turns the power on/off.

Selects preset station number.
* +: Selects higher preset

station number.

–: Selects lower preset station

number.

A/B/C/D/E: Selects the page

(A – E) of preset stations.

The power to this unit is automatically
turned off one hour after this key is
pressed (so that “SLEEP” is illuminated
on in the display).

Controls the tape deck.
* DIR A, B and DECK A/B are

applicable only to a double
cassette tape deck.

* For a single cassette deck with

automatic reverse function,
pressing DIR A will reverse
the direction of tape running.

Controls the compact disc player.
* DISC SKIP is applicable only

to a compact disc changer.

Selects input source.

Turns the master volume level up/down.

POWER

—

PRESET

DIR A

REC/PAUSE

SLEEP

SKIP PLAY CD

SEARCH PAUSE/STOP DISC SKIP

+

A/B/C/D/E

DECK A/

B DIR B

PLAY

STOP

REC MUTE

PHONO

TUNER

TAPE 1

VCR/
TAPE 2

LD/TV

—

VOLUME

+

POWER

—

PRESET

DIR A

REC/PAUSE

VOLUME

SLEEP

SKIP PLAY CD

SEARCH PAUSE/STOP DISC SKIP

+

A/B/C/D/E

DECK A/

B DIR B

PLAY

STOP

REC MUTE

—

PHONO

TUNER

TAPE 1

VCR/
TAPE 2

LD/TV

+

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AmplifierFMAM

Remote control transmitter

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple
measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and
contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help.

SYMPTOM

The unit fails to turn on when the POWER
switch is pressed.

No sound or no picture.

The sound suddenly goes off.

Only one side speaker outputs the sound.

There is a lack of bass, and no ambience.

Sound “hums”.

The volume level is low while playing a record.

The volume level cannot be increased, or
sound is distorted.

Sound level is low.
The INPUT selector will not function though it is

turned.
Using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and

LOUDNESS controls does not affect the tone.
FM stereo reception is noisy.

There is distortion and clear reception cannot
be obtained even with a good FM antenna.

A desired station cannot be tuned in with Auto
tuning.

A desired station cannot be tuned in with Auto
tuning.

There are continuous crackling and hissing
noises.

There are buzzing and whining noises
(especially in the evening).

The remote control transmitter does not work.

The distance or range within which the remote
control transmitter can be used decreases.

CAUSE

Power cord is not plugged in or is not completely
inserted.

Incorrect output cord connections.

Appropriate input source is not selected.

The SPEAKERS switches are not set properly.

Speaker connections are not secure.
The protection circuit has functioned because of

short circuit etc.
The SLEEP timer functioned.
Incorrect setting of the BALANCE control.
Incorrect cord connections.

The + and – wires are connected in reverse at the
amplifier or speakers.

Incorrect cord connections.

No connection from the turntable to the GND
terminal.

The record is being played on a turntable with an
MC cartridge.

The power to the component connected to the REC
OUT terminals of this unit is off.

The LOUDNESS control is functioning.
The CD DIRECT AMP switch is ON.

The CD DIRECT AMP or PURE DIRECT switch is
ON.

Because of the characteristics of FM stereo
broadcasts, this is limited to cases where the
transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor.

There is multipath interference.

The station is too weak.

Weak signal or loose antenna connections.

Noises will result from lightning, fluorescent lamps,
motors, thermostats and other electrical equipment.

A television set is being used nearby.

Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of
flourescent lamp etc.) is striking the remote control
sensor of the main unit.

The batteries of this remote control transmitter are
too weak.

REMEDY

Firmly plug in the power cord.

Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists,
the cords may be defective.

Select an appropriate input source with the INPUT
selector.

Set the SPEAKERS switch which corresponds to
the speakers to be used to the ON position.

Secure the connections.
Turning the unit off and then on will reset the

protection circuit.
Cancel the SLEEP timer function.
Adjust it to the appropriate position.
Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists,

the cords may be defective.
Connect the speakers wires in the correct phase

(+ and –).
Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem

persists, the cords may be defective.
Make the GND connection between the turntable

and this unit.
The player should be connected to the unit through

the MC head amplifier.
Turn the power to the component on.

Set the LOUDNESS control to the FLAT position.
Switch off the CD DIRECT AMP switch.

The CD DIRECT AMP and PURE DIRECT switches
must be switched OFF to use those controls.

Check the antenna connections.
Try using a multiple element FM antenna.

Adjust antenna placement to eliminate multipath
interference.

Use Manual tuning mode.
Use a high quality directional FM antenna.

Tighten the AM loop antenna connections and
rotate it for best reception.

Use Manual tuning mode.
Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire. This

will help somewhat but it is difficult to eliminate all
noise.

Relocate this unit away from the TV.

Change the position of the main unit.

Replace the batteries with new ones.

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SPECIFICATIONS

AUDIO SECTION

Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel

8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.019% THD

...................................................80W+80W

6 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.038% THD

...................................................90W+90W

Dynamic Power per Channel
(by IHF Dynamic Headroom measuring

method)

8/6/4/2 ohms...................120/140/180/200W

Power Band Width

8 ohms, 40W, 0.038% THD

..........................................10 Hz to 50 kHz

Damping Factor (SPEAKERS A)

8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz ...........240 or more

Maximum Power (EIAJ)
1 kHz, 10% THD
[General model only]

8 ohms.................................................130W

6 ohms.................................................150W

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

PHONO MM.....................2.5 mV/47 k-ohms

CD/TAPE/LD·TV/VCR

......150 mV/47 k-ohms

Maximum Input Signal (1 kHz, 0.003% THD)

PHONO MM......................................115 mV

Output Level/Impedance

REC OUT.........................150 mV/470 ohms

Headphone Jack Rated Output/Impedance
(RL = 8ohms, 0.019% THD)

Output Level ..........................................0.3V

Impedance.....................................680 ohms

Frequency Response (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

CD/TAPE/LD·TV/VCR

.....................0±0.5 dB

RIAA Equalization Deviation

PHONO MM....................................0±0.3 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion

PHONO MM to REC OUT

20 Hz to 20 kHz, 3V........................0.003%

CD/TAPE/LD·TV/VCR

to SP OUT

20 Hz to 20 kHz, 40W/8 ohms........0.008%

Intermodulation Distortion

CD/TAPE/LDzTV/VCR

(Rated output/8 ohms) .....................0.01%

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network)

PHONO MM (5 mV Input Shorted) ......88 dB

CD/TAPE/LD·TV/VCR

(Input Shorted,

EFFECT OFF) ...................................110 dB

Residual Noise (IHF-A Network)

CD DIRECT AMP ON..........................35 µV

PURE DIRECT ON..............................90 µV

Channel Separation

(Vol. –30 dB, EFFECT OFF)
CD/TAPE/LD·TV/VCR

(Input 5.1 k-ohms Terminated 1 kHz/

10 kHz)....................................65 dB/50 dB

Tone Control Characteristics

BASS: Boost/cut ................±10 dB (20 Hz)

Turnover Frequency.........(350 Hz)

TREBLE: Boost/cut...........±10 dB (20 kHz)

Turnover Frequency.....(3.5 kHz)

Continuous Loudness Control

..............................................–30 dB (1 kHz)

(Level related equalization)

Gain Tracking Error (0 to –60 dB)............2 dB

VIDEO SECTION

Input Level/Impedance...........1 Vp-p/75 ohms

Output Level/Impedance........1 Vp-p/75 ohms

FM SECTION

Tuning Range

[U.S.A. and Canada models]

.........................................87.5 to 107.9 MHz

[Australia and General models]

.........................................87.5 to 108.0 MHz

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity (IHF, 75 ohms)

Mono................................1.55 µV (15.1 dBf)

Stereo .................................21 µV (37.7 dBf)

Usable Sensitivity (75 ohms)

(30 dB S/N Quieting, 1 kHz, 100% mod.)

..........................................0.8 µV (9.3 dBf)

DIN, Mono (S/N 26 dB).......................0.9 µV

DIN, Stereo (S/N 46 dB)......................24 µV

Image Response Ratio...........................45 dB

IF Response Ratio..................................80 dB

Spurious Response Ratio.......................70 dB

AM Suppression Ratio............................55 dB

Capture Ratio........................................1.5 dB

Alternate Channel Selectivity ................85 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF)

Mono/Stereo .............................80 dB/75 dB

Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz)

Mono/Stereo ...................................0.1/0.2%

Stereo Separation (1 kHz)......................50 dB

Frequency Response

20 Hz to 15 kHz.............................0 ±1.5 dB

AM SECTION

Tuning Range

[U.S.A., Canada and General models]

...........................................530 to 1,710 kHz

[Australia model] ................531 to 1,611 kHz

Usable Sensitivity.............................100 µV/m

Selectivity...............................................32 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio .............................50 dB

Image Response Ratio...........................40 dB

Spurious Response Ratio.......................50 dB

Harmonic Distortion (400 Hz)..................0.3%

AUDIO SECTION

Output Level/Impedance

FM (100% mod., 1 kHz)

.....................................500 mV/2.2 k-ohms

AM (30% mod., 400 Hz)

.....................................150 mV/2.2 k-ohms

GENERAL

Power Supply

[U.S.A. and Canada models]

............................................AC 120V, 60 Hz

[Australia model]..................AC 240V, 50 Hz

[General model]

..................AC 110/120/220/240V, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption

[U.S.A. model].....................................190 W

[Canada model]......................250 W/320 VA

[Australia and General models] ...........210W

AC Outlets

2 SWITCHED OUTLETS

[U.S.A., Canada and General models]

..........................................100W max. total

1 SWITCHED OUTLET

[Australia model]...............100W max. total

Dimensions (W x H x D)

........................................435 x 146 x 386 mm

(17-1/8” x 5-3/4” x 15-3/16”)

Weight...........................9.5 kg (20 lbs. 14 oz.)

Accessories..........................AM loop antenna

Indoor FM antenna

Remote control transmitter

Batteries

Specifications are subject to change without
notice.

VS 98730