Thank yau for purchasing the YAMAHA R-900 RAMIFY stereo receiver. This receiver comes with a ull range of features for the intimate in audio performance. it provides exceptionally accurate Music reproduction under even the mast demanding reception conditions Please rec these instructions through before operating your R-900 and retain this booklet tor reference to ensure halt you will gain the maximum from your R-900 through many years of use.
CAUTION: H—BDD READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR R-300 . 1 The R-900 Is & sophisticated stereo receiver. Ta ensure proper operation for the best possible performance, please read this manual carefully 2 Choose the installation location of your R-800 carefully. Await placing it in direct sunlight or close o & source of heat Also avoid ovations subject 1o vibration and excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture. Keep it away from such sources of hum as transformers or Motors.
L Speaker A R j@ma Switched power 6an b supped ot 1o other components with a = power consumption 200 W, T j@flE Power can be supplied 1o iffier h \t\ components with a compiled i\ power consumption 200 Conn est 1o an AC power outlet . Optional signal processor The Pre Out anc Main In terminals can be used to connect an electronic crossover network and additional amplifier s} o & graphic equalizer, efc.
FR-S00comecnon The marching impedance of this amplifier is 8 rhos. Either ane of WO pairs of speakers may be connected. i only one pair is connected the recommendation speaker impedance may be anywhere between 4 and 16 tums. If two pairs are connected, however, it is advisable lo use speakers with at {east an 8 ohm impedance for optimum performance. Connecting two pair of 4 ohms speakers is not commandeered.
The soap antenna nay also be vamoosed and hug on the wail may also be removed ry hanging the direction of tha whop antenna fig.4 Choose an FM antenna that is appropriate to the local reception conditions. Consider the distance from the broadcast station and possible interfering objects such as surrounding tall buildings. In cases where there is a strong signal from a local station, a portable T-type antenna is usually adequate.
Q_QDD FRONT PANEL PARTS AND INFLICTION s cvasmeomanmenssscsennss POWER SWITCH This is 2 “push-on, push-off" type power switch. When power Is turned on the red bar above the switch and the digital frequency display will light. On British, North European and Australian models, the switch is labeled "STANDBY".
s Pag SET ST Fig.7 D TUNING This button is used to automatically scan the FM and AM band for stations. Pushing the Up side of the button causes the R-900 to scan to progressively higher frequencies until & station is found and then to lock the station in. Pushing the Down side of the button causes it to scan in the other direction.
INPUT SELECTOR @ PHONON SWITCH Selects the program source o be glistered to, Set this switch to MM (moving magnet) or MC (moving coll) as appropriate to match the type of cartridge you are B BALANCE CONTROL using. This control ells you adjust the relative volume of the left and right speakers, enabling you to compensate for une palace caused by the installation locations of the speakers and furniture arrangement.
R—ED D LISTENING TO A PROGRAM SOURCE v . Set the Rec Out selector to the source to be recorded. 1. Set the Input selector to Tuner. 1 2. Press the FM button. 2. Start the music from the selected source. 3. Next. set the FM Muting switch to On (M) and the 3. Set the recording level, etc. of the tape deck, and begin Made switch to Ste rec (B). recording. 4. Press either the Up of the Down side of the Tuning 4. # your tape deck has three heads, sifting the R-900's button.
11 PRESET TUNING/ -—9 MEMORY BACK-UP POWER SUPPLY wommouruamemmsmmsmssrsimne sty In addition to its auto-search fining feature, the B-900 has a convenient programmable preset tuning system which allows you to tune in your favorite stations with the ouch of a button, To preset & station info the memory, first tune the station in. Check 1o see that the Station Lock indicator lights up While pressing the Memory button, press one of the numbered preset tuning bunions.