Natural Sound Mini Component System CC-70W/CC-70S Active Servo Technology CC-70W is composed of RX-S70, CDC-S90, KXW-S70 and NX-S70. CC-70S is composed of RX-S70, CDC-S90, KX-S90 and NX-S70. * For U.K. and Europe models, NX-S70 is optional in some areas. IMPORTANT! Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below. Model: Serial No.: OWNER’S MANUAL The serial number is located on the rear of the unit. Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (for U.S. customers) 10 Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a 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.
SPECIAL NOTES FOR FCC COMPOSITE DEVICE 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. This device is a composite system. The digital device component may not cause harmful interference.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this YAMAHA product. We hope it will give you many years of trouble-free enjoyment. For the best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your YAMAHA product. This Owner’s Manual covers two models of tape deck, KXW-S70 and KX-S90. So please check the model name of your tape deck and use this owner’s manual effectively excluding unnecessary information. For U.K. and European customers, the speaker system NX-S70 is optional in some areas.
PRECAUTIONS: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT ■ Grounding or polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization of an appliance is not defeated. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. ■ 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 wire itself.
NAMES OF CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND REAR PANEL PARTS CD Player (CDC-S90) 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Disc Table Stop Button: Play/Pause Button: / Disc Select Buttons TIME Button EDIT Button REPEAT Button RANDOM Play Button SKIP Buttons: / (SEARCH Buttons: / 10. PLAYXCHANGE Button 11. OPEN/CLOSE Button: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22.
NAMES OF CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND REAR PANEL PARTS Double Cassette Tape Deck (KXW-S70) 48 49 50 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 51 52 53 65 64 54 56 55 58 59 61 60 57 63 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65.
NAMES OF CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND REAR PANEL PARTS Rear Panel of Receiver 1. Antenna Terminals 2. INPUT (PHONO and AUX) Terminals 3. SPEAKERS SELECTOR Switch (U.K. and Europe models only) 4. GND Terminal 5. SPEAKERS Terminals 6. VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General model only) 7. FREQUENCY STEP Switch (General model only) 8. System Control Sockets 9. AC Supply Lead SPEAKERS SELECTOR switch (U.K. and Europe models only) If you connect YAMAHA NX-S70 speaker system to this unit, set this switch to “NX-S70”.
REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Names of control buttons 1 TUNER DIRECT 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 6 7 8 9 A B C D E TIME PROG TAPE EDIT +I0 STOP PLAY/PAUSE SEARCH SKIP RANDOM DISC SKIP ■ Receiver Control Buttons 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER ■ Tape Deck Control Buttons 22 23 24 PLAY STOP 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 25 26 PLAY TAPE REC/PAUSE DECK 27 PHONO/AUX A/B POWER SLEEP DISPLAY VOLUME - + Play Button: Stop Button: Play Button: Fast Wind Button: DECK A/B Select Buttons (for KXW-S70 only) Fast Wind Button: REC/PAUSE Button: 28 Loading the batteries for the remote control transmitter 1 1 Remove the battery compartment cover.
REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Proper use of the remote control transmitter Aim (within the range of 60° with no obstacles) the remote control transmitter at the remote control sensor and operate as shown. Notes concerning use • Replace the batteries if control distance decreases or operation becomes unstable. • Periodically clean the transmitter window on the remote control transmitter and the sensor on the main unit with a soft cloth.
PREPARATION FOR USE Placing the system Placing examples RX-S70 CDC-S90 This system can be placed any way you like, however, be sure not to place another unit or any object on top of the receiver to prevent the ventilation holes on the top panel of the receiver from being obstructed. If doing so, the receiver may be damaged. Notes • If the system is put in a rack, allow a space of at least 5 cm (1-15/16”) above and behind the unit.
PREPARATION FOR USE Speaker connection For connecting with NX-S70 Connect each speaker wire to the SPEAKERS terminals. Cautions • Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other as this could damage the receiver and/or speakers. • When connecting the speakers to the unit, be sure to connect the speaker wires properly. Do not mistake the right channel for the left channel and the plus (+) terminal for the minus (–) terminal. • [For U.S.A.
OPEN/CLOSE THE CONTROL DOOR When it is not necessary to operate controls inside the control door, close the door. To open or close the door, press the right edge until it clicks. TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF TO THIS SYSTEM If the AC supply lead is connected to the AC outlet, this system can be turned ON and OFF (STANDBY mode) by pressing the POWER switch on the front panel of the receiver or the POWER button on the remote control transmitter.
SETTING THE CLOCK 1 1 While the power is on, press the DISPLAY button to display the time. If the power is off, you can proceed to the next step. 2 While pressing the TIME ADJUST button, press the HOUR button and set the hour. * Press the HOUR button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Press and hold to advance continuously. 3 While pressing the TIME ADJUST button, press the MINUTE button and set the desired time. * Press the MINUTE button once to advance the time by 1 minute.
SOUND CONTROL Volume Front panel operation Rotate the VOLUME control towards 10 to increase the volume, and towards 0 to decrease the volume. VOLUME Remote control operation Press the VOLUME + button to increase the volume and the VOLUME – button to decrease the volume. VOLUME - 0 + I0 Balance Adjust the balance of the output volume to the left and right speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused from the speaker settings or the listening room condition.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION CD playback 1 Receiver 1 2 3 Press the CD input selector button. 4 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc table. * The total number of tracks and the total playing time of the disc being selected will be displayed for several seconds. * The music calendar will be displayed only for the number of tracks on the disc being selected. * If the compact disc contains more than 20 tracks, the “OVER” indicator will light up on the music calendar.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION Direct operation Even when an input source other than CD player is selected, pressing the play/pause button, a disc select button, a track number input button or the RANDOM play button, or pressing the front edge of the disc table gently will start playback directly. In this case, if the tape deck is playing back a tape, it will be stopped automatically. * These ways of playback can also be used to close the disc table.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION “Skip search” and “Manual search” are performed using the same buttons. Skip search 1 The beginning of any track can be found automatically. CD Player 1 2 2 Select a disc and begin playback. Press the button to advance or button to reverse through the disc. Press once for each track to be advanced or reversed. once to advance to the track following the • Press one now playing back. once to return to the start of the track now • Press playing back.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION Program play 6 1 You can program up to 20 tracks in any desired order. CD Player 1 2 Load discs and close the disc table. 3 If necessary, select a desired disc by pressing the DISC SKIP button. 4 Use the track number input buttons to select the desired track number. * The selected track number and the total play time of the programmed tracks will illuminate on the display, and soon it is replaced by the display of the next playback order.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION To stop program play • • / CD Player Press the stop button. The first track number programmed will be displayed. To resume playback, press the play/pause / button. Playback will begin from the beginning of the program. To cancel a programmed sequence There are several methods as described below. • Press the stop button while the unit is stopped. • Open the disc table • Switch off the power. To check program data PROG 1. If during playing back, press the stop button. 2.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION Repeat play All discs, an entire disc, a single track or a programmed sequence can be continuously repeated. CD Player 1 While watching the display, press the REPEAT button once or more to select a desired repeat play mode (S REP, F REP or A REP). 2 Press the play/pause button. Repeat play modes 1 2 SINGLE REPEAT (S REP) A single track is played back repeatedly. * This is also available in the program play mode and the random play mode.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION Random play CD Player The tracks on the selected disc can be played back in a random order. 1 2 3 3 1 Load discs and close the disc table. Select a desired disc by pressing the DISC SKIP button. Press the RANDOM button to begin random play. * The “RANDOM” indicator will light up. To cancel the random play Press the stop button. The “RANDOM” indicator goes out. Note This feature will not function during programming, or during program play.
TUNING OPERATION 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). Automatic tuning 1 2 1 2 Press the TUNER input selector button. 3 Press the AUTO/MAN’L button so that “AUTO TUNING” appears on the display. (In this mode, stations are received in stereo or monaural automatically.
TUNING OPERATION Preset tuning This unit can store station frequencies selected by tuning operation. With this function, you can select any desired station by only calling the corresponding preset station number. Up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 areas) can be stored. To store stations 4, 2 (Example: To store a station to A1) Receiver 3, 1 2, 5 1 Tune to a desired station. (Refer to the previous page for tuning procedure.) 2 Press the MEMORY button.
TUNING OPERATION Automatic preset tuning You can also make use of an automatic preset tuning function. By this function, this unit performs automatic tuning and stores stations with strong signals sequentially. Up to 40 stations are stored automatically in the same way as in the manual preset tuning method on the previous page. 1 1 2 Receiver Press the TUNER input selector button. Press and hold the AUTO MEMORY button for about 2 seconds. * The MEMORY and AUTO TUNING indicators will flash.
TAPE DECK OPERATION (for KXW-S70 Double Cassette Deck) General information • • • • • • • • Detection hole Tab 25 Do not use C-120 tapes, tapes with internal reels or poorquality tapes, since they can cause malfunctions. Before loading a tape into the cassette compartment, tighten the slack tape with a pen or pencil. Tapes have removable tabs which prevent accidental recording or erasing from taking place. Removing the tab on the top left protects the side facing you from erasure.
TAPE DECK OPERATION (for KXW-S70 Double Cassette Deck) Tape A or tape B playback Receiver 1 1 2 Press the TAPE input selector button. 3 Load the tape into the DECK A or DECK B cassette compartment, and close the lid panel completely by pressing the upper part of the center of the panel as figured left. * If you loaded two tapes into both the DECK A and B cassette compartments, select the DECK A or B in which the tape to be played back is loaded by pressing the DECK A or B select button.
TAPE DECK OPERATION (for KXW-S70 Double Cassette Deck) Winding the tape Tape Deck 1 2 If during playback, first press the stop 3 Press the stop Next press the fast wind wind the tape. or fast wind button. button to button to stop. * While winding the tape, the corresponding play direction indicator flashes rapidly. Note When the tape is wound to the end, this unit will then function as described below, according to the setting of the reverse mode switch. : The tape stops at the end.
TAPE DECK OPERATION (for KXW-S70 Double Cassette Deck) Continuous playback 3 Tape Deck 1 Load the tapes into the DECK A and DECK B cassette compartments. 2 Set the reverse mode switch to .
TAPE DECK OPERATION (for KX-S90 Single Cassette Deck) General information • • • • • • • • Detection hole Tab Do not use C-120 tapes, tapes with internal reels or poorquality tapes, since they can cause malfunctions. Before loading a tape into the cassette compartment, tighten the slack tape with a pen or pencil. Tapes have removable tabs which prevent accidental recording or erasing from taking place. Removing the tab on the top left protects the side facing you from erasure.
TAPE DECK OPERATION (for KX-S90 Single Cassette Deck) To stop playback Press the stop button. Note When removing the tape, press the stop open the cassette compartment. button, and then Direct operation Even if an input source other than tape deck is selected, pressing the play button (or the fast wind button) will start playback (or fast winding) directly.
TAPE DECK OPERATION (for KX-S90 Single Cassette Deck) Winding the tape Tape Deck 1 2 If during playback, first press the stop 3 Press the stop Next press the fast wind wind the tape. or fast wind button. button to button to stop. * While winding the tape, the corresponding play direction indicator flashes rapidly. Note When the tape is wound to the end, this unit will then function as described below, according to the setting of the reverse mode switch. : The tape stops at the end.
RECORDING COMPACT DISCS • Receiver • • • When recording important selections, be sure to make a preliminary test to ensure that the desired source material is being properly recorded with good sound quality. The automatic recording level control circuit automatically controls the level of the input signal used for recording. Adjusting the VOLUME, BALANCE, TREBLE and BASS controls have no effect on the recorded sound. For KXW-S70, the deck which can be used for recording is the DECK B only.
RECORDING COMPACT DISCS To stop recording temporarily 1 2 / CD Player Press the stop button of the CD player. Choose the selection to be recorded next by using the SKIP or button, and then press the play button of the CD player to resume recording (or simply press the track number input button on the remote control transmitter). To stop recording Press the stop button of the tape deck. (At this time, CD playback does not stop.
RECORDING COMPACT DISCS Recording CD(s) on both sides of a tape automatically Receiver 1 1 Press the CD input selector button and load the disc to be recorded. 2 3 4 Select the disc by pressing the DISC SKIP button. 5 6 Set the reverse mode switch to CD Player 6 1 Tape Deck (KXW-S70) 5 4 3 EMPTY 5 When recording with the Dolby NR system, set the Dolby NR switch to B or C; if not, set it to OFF.
RECORDING COMPACT DISCS Automatic tape-editing Receiver This convenient feature can be used to program tracks on a disc (or discs) for recording to tape. By only memorizing the tape’s total possible recording time, the unit will automatically program tracks or help you to program tracks so they will fit onto the tape with the least amount of unrecorded space remaining at each end of the tape.
RECORDING COMPACT DISCS Notes • If the tape’s total possible recording time is longer than the total playing time of the selected disc, tracks on another disc are recorded automatically. In this case, as many as three discs can be recorded continuously. • If programs are made selecting tracks from more than one disc, during recording, the PLAYXCHANGE button on the CD player is disabled. • The CD player’s repeat play mode (except for the “A REP” mode) will be canceled during this recording mode.
RECORDING COMPACT DISCS To record programmed tracks from one or more discs Receiver 1 CD Player 9 1 Press the CD input select button and load a disc (or discs) on the disc table. 2 3 Follow steps 3–6 on page 35. 4 If necessary, select a desired disc by pressing the DISC SKIP button. 5 Use the track number input buttons to select the desired track number. 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set more programs for the side A of the tape. You can select the same track again.
OTHER RECORDINGS Recording from the built-in tuner Receiver 1 2 Press the TUNER input selector button. 3 4 Load a tape into the cassette compartment. 5 Set the reverse mode switch to to record on only one side, or to (or ) for continuous recording on both sides. 6 Press the REC/PAUSE button. * The corresponding indicator lights up and the play direction indicators flash. 7 Press the play button to record on side A, or the play button to record on side B.
OTHER RECORDINGS Dubbing (by using KXW-S70 only) Receiver • • 1, 2 Tape Deck (KXW-S70) 2 4 4 2, 1 3, 3 4 During dubbing, adjusting the VOLUME, BALANCE, TREBLE and BASS controls have no effect on the recorded sound. Try to use the same tape formula and length for the recording tape as for the master tape. 1 2 Press the TAPE input selector button. 3 Set the reverse mode switch to to record on only one side, or to (or ) for continuous recording on both sides. 4 Press the DUBBING button.
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER Timer play By using the built-in timer, you can set the time when the unit turns on and a source begins playing automatically, and the time when the unit turns off automatically. 1 Prepare the source to be played. For tuner: Tune in to the station you will listen to. For tape deck: Load a tape into the cassette compartment. (For KXW-S70, if tapes are loaded in both the compartments, tape A takes priority of tape B, and is played back by the timer play.
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER POWER ➂ At ON TIME/time setting mode [“ON TIME” appears on the display, and soon it is changed to a time setting mode.] Set to the time when the timer play begins by using the HOUR button and the MINUTE button. ➃ At OFF TIME/time setting mode [“OFF TIME” appears on the display, and soon it is changed to a time setting mode.] If necessary, set to the time when you want to finish the timer play (to turn this unit off) by using the HOUR button and the MINUTE button.
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER Timer recording (To record a tuner program) Receiver DISPLAY TIMER TAPE 1 Load a blank tape into the cassette compartment. (For KXW-S70, load a tape into the DECK B cassette compartment.) 2 3 Tune to the station of which program you want to record. Follow step 2 of the “Timer play” on pages 40 and 41. TUNER * POWER Tape Deck (KXW-S70) However, in step 2-➁, press the TAPE input selector button twice so that “REC” flashes on the display.
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER Sleep timer operation This unit can be turned off automatically. POWER Receiver Play the desired sound source. 3 Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the desired sleep time appears in the display. The display will change as described below. (Time is displayed by the minute.) Press the SLEEP button. “SLEEP” appears on the display, and soon it is replaced by “120”. 60 ↑ AUTO MEMO 90 ↑ 120 ↑ ↑ 30 OFF SLEEP (Sleep timer is off.
USING EXTERNAL UNITS Auxiliary (AUX) 1 Connect the output lead of a video cassette player, video disc player, etc. to the AUX inputs of this unit. (red → right channel, white → left channel) 2 3 4 Press the AUX input selector button. Operate the unit connected to the AUX inputs. Start recording with this unit, if so desired. (See page 38.) Turntable (PHONO) 44 1 Connect the output lead of a turntable. (red → right channel, white → left channel) 2 3 4 5 Connect the GND lead of a turntable.
USING EXTERNAL UNITS Headphones • • Be sure that your headphones have a 3.5 mm (1/8”) diameter plug and are between 16 ohms and 50 ohms impedance. Recommended impedance is 32 ohms. When headphones are connected, the speakers are defeated automatically. Adjust the VOLUME control for desired volume. MAINTENANCE Internal care KXW-S70 (DECK A) • • KXW-S70 (DECK B) Dirty heads, capstans and pinch rollers can cause poor sound and tape jams.
SPECIFICATIONS As a part of policy of continuous improvement, YAMAHA reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. ■ Receiver (RX-S70) ■ Tape Deck (KXW-S70) Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel 6 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD .......................... 50W+50W 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD [U.S.A., Canada and General models only] .............
TROUBLESHOOTING If your 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, 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. Should be service required, the servicer will need all three pieces [RX-S70, CDC-S90, (KXW-S70 or KX-S90)]. CAUSE SYMPTOM AC supply lead is not plugged in.
ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY (for Speaker System NX-S70 only) Highamplitude bass sound Cabinet Air woofer (Helmholtz resonator) Port Active Servo Processing Amplifier Signals of low amplitude Signals Negative-impedance output drive Thus it is this problem that is resolved through the employment of a design in which the amplifier functions to supply the signals.
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