AR CD CHANGER RECEIVER CD CHANGER RECEIVER EMX–120CD A/B/C/D/E OPEN/CLOSE DISC 1 DISC CHANGE DISC 2 DISC 3 VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR CD TUNER PROGRAM PRESET/TUNING/BAND STANDBY/ON ECHO MUSIC ECHO VCR•LD/TV•CD•TAPE/MD•TUNER KARAOKE MEMORY PHONES MIC TONE DISPLAY MEMORY AUTO/MAN’L REPEAT TIME TIME ADJ TIMER HOUR MIN NORMAL OWNER’S MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL DE DE INSTRUCCIONES INSTRUCCIONES MIC MIC MIXING INPUT TRIM SOFT MIN MAX
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ACCESORIOS INCLUIDOS ● ● ● ● After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. Desembalar el aparato y verificar que los siguientes accesorios están en la caja.
1 1 2 MUSIC ROCK POPS JAZZ USER 12 3 4567890A PROGRAM PRO LOGIC HALL ARENA DISCO 3 STEREO STADIUM MONO MOVIE B KARAOKE NOR TEST STEREO RANDOM 1 2 3 4 5 6 L R PHANTOM TUNED MEMORY 7 8 9 10 11 12 VOCAL CUT TIMER AUTO SLEEP TOTAL REM 13 14 15 OVER PRESET 100 1K C 1 KHz VCD PBC MHz S F REP PROG 10K 2 D 3 VOLUME E 4 5 CD CHANGER RECEIVER EMX–120CD 6 A/B/C/D/E OPEN/CLOSE DISC 1 DISC CHANGE DISC 2 DISC 3 VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR CD TUNER PROGRAM PRESET/TUNING/BAND STANDBY/ON ECHO
2 F MUSIC ROCK POPS JAZZ USER 12 NOR TEST PHANTOM TIMER SLEEP PROGRAM PRO LOGIC HALL ARENA DISCO 3 STEREO STADIUM MONO MOVIE G HI STEREO RANDOM 1 2 3 4 5 6 TUNED MEMORY 7 8 9 10 11 12 AUTO PTY HOLD TOTAL REM 13 14 15 OVER TRACK PRESET 100 1K KHz MHz S F REP PROG 10K J K L O VOLUME MN P Q R S CD CHANGER RECEIVER EMX–120CD A/B/C/D/E OPEN/CLOSE DISC 1 PRESET/TUNING/BAND DISC CHANGE DISC 2 DISC 3 VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR CD TUNER PROGRAM T STANDBY/ON ECHO MUSIC ECHO VCR•LD/TV•C
3 1 1 CD 2 3 TUNER 4 2 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 0 3 A B C D E TIME PROG STOP TUNER CENTER/REAR TEST /DELAY ECHO A RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE REPEAT DISC SKIP CD 5 PRESET +I0 MODE 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 5 LEVEL PLAY/PAUSE INPUT FLAT KARAOKE MUSIC PROGRAM STANDBY/ON SLEEP DISPLAY VOLUME B C D E F G H I J K L 4 1 CD 2 3 TUNER 4 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 5 PRESET 6 7 8 9 A B C D TIME PROG MODE 5 0 E +I0 REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE M N O P Q
Center speaker Altavoz central Rear speakers Altavoces traseros L R SPEAKERS CENTER/REAR REAR R CENTER Front speakers L REAR Altavoces delanteros L R REAR SINGLE CENTER :6Ω MIN./SPEAKER REAR :4Ω MIN./SPEAKER REAR SINGLE :8Ω MIN./SPEAKER SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR CONNECTION. SPEAKERS FRONT R L 6Ω MIN./SPEAKER SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR CONNECTION. VOLTAGE SELECTOR EMX-120CD (General model) (Modelo General) SPEAKERS CENTER/REAR REAR R CENTER L REAR MAINS ANTENNA REAR SINGLE CENTER :6Ω MIN.
NX-C70 White line Linea blanca White line Linea blanca SPEAKERS REAR R CENTER R L CENTER/REAR L REAR REAR SINGLE CENTER :6Ω MIN./SPEAKER REAR :4Ω MIN./SPEAKER REAR SINGLE :8Ω MIN./SPEAKER NX-E70 SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR CONNECTION. VOLTAGE SELECTOR SPEAKERS CENTER/REAR REAR R CENTER L REAR MAINS ANTENNA REAR SINGLE CENTER :6Ω MIN./SPEAKER REAR :4Ω MIN./SPEAKER REAR SINGLE :8Ω MIN./SPEAKER SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR CONNECTION.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR Monitor TV Monitor de TV VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT LD player etc. Tocadiscos de discos láser, etc. SPEAKERS CENTER/REAR REAR R CENTER L REAR MAINS ANTENNA REAR SINGLE CENTER :6Ω MIN./SPEAKER REAR :4Ω MIN./SPEAKER REAR SINGLE :8Ω MIN./SPEAKER SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR CONNECTION. AC OUTLET AM SPEAKERS FRONT R GND L AUDIO SIGNAL TAPE/MD IN OUT LD/TV VCR IN SUBWOOFER OUT FM VIDEO SIGNAL UNSWITCHED 100W MAX. L 6Ω MIN.
ENGLISH 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. CONTENTS Page Page PRECAUTIONS.............................................2-3 OPERATING EXTERNAL UNITS CONNECTED WITH THIS UNIT.....................29 FEATURES .......................................................4 USING GRAPHIC EQUALIZER ................
PRECAUTIONS: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT ■ Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section regarding common operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty. ■ To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. ■ Choose the installation location of this unit carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibration and excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture.
IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below. 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 certain level of power. 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.
FEATURES General Sound Field Processor Including Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder ● 5-Speaker Configuration Front L, R: ● 2 Programs for Dolby Surround Decoding 100W + 100W (6Ω) RMS Output Power, 10% THD, 1 kHz Center: 32W (6Ω) RMS Output Power, 10% THD, 1 kHz Rear: 28W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 10% THD, 1 kHz (DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY 3 STEREO) 5 Programs for Sound Field Processing (HALL, ARENA, DISCO, STADIUM and MONO MOVIE) ● Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby ● Adjustable Display Brightn
For amplifier/tuner (See figure 1 on page 3 at the beginning part of this manual.
REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Names of control buttons (See figure 3 on page 5 at the beginning part of this manual.
This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5-speaker configuration: a pair of front speakers, a pair of rear speakers and a center speaker. You can use one rear speaker only instead of using two rear speakers, and omit the center speaker. (Refer to the “Speaker configuration” shown below.) The front speakers are used for the main source sound plus the effect sounds.
SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS Only for customers who use the YAMAHA NS-P30 speaker system (separate purchase) 1 If you use the YAMAHA NS-P30 speaker system with this unit, read the following descriptions for mounting the NS-P30. * “NS-P30” is the package number which includes the YAMAHA speaker systems NX-E70 and NX-C70. NX-E70 is designed to be used as a rear effect speaker system, and NX-C70 is designed to be used as a center speaker system.
To hang in a side long way Hang the speakers so that each of them faces inside as figured left. WARNING: ● Each speaker weighs 0.8 kg (1 lbs. 12 oz.). Do not mount them on thin plywood or soft wall surface material, as the screws may come out of the flimsy surface, causing the speakers to fall down and be damaged, or result in personal injury. ● Do not fasten the speakers to wall with nails, adhesives, or other unsound hardware. Long-term use and vibrations may cause them to fall down.
CONNECTIONS Never plug the AC supply lead of this unit into the AC outlet until all connections are completed. Connecting speakers (See figure 6 on page 6.) Note on connecting a subwoofer (separate purchase) Connect the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals, the center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKERS terminals and the rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals. You may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce the bass frequencies.
Antenna connection ANTENNA (1) (1) Supplied FM antenna AM Connect the FM antenna wire to the corresponding terminal and direct the FM antenna wire to the direction where the strongest signal can be received. GND 75Ω UNBAL. FM (2) Supplied AM loop antenna Connect the AM loop antenna wires to the corresponding terminals. Position the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf etc., or install it on the rack or wall with screws (not supplied).
CONNECTIONS Connecting external components (See figure 8 on page 8.) This unit can be connected with external audio and video components. Make connections between this unit and other components using RCA pin plug connector cables correctly, that is to say L (left) to L and R (right) to R. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this unit.
Turning this unit on or into the standby mode CD CHANGER RECEIVER EMX–120CD A/B/C/D/E OPEN/CLOSE 1 DISC PRESET/TUNING/BAND DISC CHANGE DISC 2 DISC 3 VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR CD TUNER PROGRAM If the AC supply lead is connected to the AC outlet, this unit can be turned on and turned into the standby mode by pressing the STANDBY/ON switch on the front panel of this unit or the STANDBY/ON switch on the remote control transmitter.
STARTING THE OPERATION OF THIS UNIT Listening with 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 and you can listen to the sound to be output from the front speakers through headphones. Adjust the VOLUME control for desired volume.
Adjusting brightness of the display If desired, you can adjust brightness of the display. 1 1 Press and hold the DISPLAY button for more than 2 seconds so that “DIMMER±0” appears on the display. 2 Holding the DISPLAY button pressed, turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease brightness. DISPLAY VOLUME This adjustment can be made even though this unit is in the standby mode.
ADJUSTMENTS Speaker balance adjustment This procedure lets you adjust the sound output level balance between the front, center, and rear speakers using the built-in test tone generator. When this adjustment is performed, the sound output level heard at the listening position will be the same from each speaker. This is important for the best performance of the built-in Dolby Pro Logic surround decoder.
6 Adjust the sound output levels of the center speaker and the rear speakers by using the LEVEL control buttons so that they become almost as same as that of the front speakers. When the test tone is output from the center speaker, pressing the LEVEL control buttons change the output level of the center speaker.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION CD playback 2, 4 3 DISC selector buttons 7, 1, 2 CD CHANGER RECEIVER EMX–120CD A/B/C/D/E OPEN/CLOSE DISC 1 Select the CD player by pressing the CD INPUT SELECTOR button so that “CD” appears on the display. 2 3 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc table. 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.
PLAYXCHANGE To interrupt playback 1 Press the play/pause / button. * The “ ” indicator will flash. 2 Press the play/pause from the same point. / During playback, you can open the disc table by pressing the DISC CHANGE button without interrupting playback. However, in this case, pressing the DISC SKIP button or a DISC selector button is invalid.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION “Skip search” and “Manual search” are performed using the same buttons. To play back a desired track on the disc (Skip search) 1 The beginning of any track can be found automatically.
Program play 6 1 English COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION You can program up to 20 tracks in any desired order. CD CHANGER RECEIVER EMX–120CD A/B/C/D/E OPEN/CLOSE DISC 1 MUSIC 2 DISC If necessary, select a desired disc by pressing the DISC SKIP button. * Just after you change the disc, this unit reads the contents of the newly selected disc for a few seconds. During this internal operation, if you go on to the next step, “WAIT” appears on the display and your operation is canceled.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION To stop program play • • / Press the stop button. The first programmed track number 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 CD CHANGER RECEIVER EMX–120CD A/B/C/D/E OPEN/CLOSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR CD TUNER PROGRAM There are several methods as described below. • Press the stop button while the unit is stopped.
Random play Tracks on a selected disc or all discs on the disc table can be played back in a random order. 1 CD CHANGER RECEIVER EMX–120CD A/B/C/D/E OPEN/CLOSE DISC 1 MUSIC 3 Press the RANDOM button to begin random play. * The “RANDOM” indicator will light up. PRESET/TUNING/BAND DISC 2 DISC 3 VOLUME STANDBY/ON ECHO Load discs and close the disc table. If necessary, switch the disc play mode by pressing the disc play MODE selector button.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION Repeat play 2 CD CHANGER RECEIVER EMX–120CD A/B/C/D/E OPEN/CLOSE DISC 1 1 While watching the display, press the REPEAT button once or more to select a desired repeat play mode (S REP or F REP). 2 Press the play/pause / button. PRESET/TUNING/BAND DISC CHANGE DISC 2 DISC 3 Repeat play modes VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR CD TUNER PROGRAM All discs, an entire disc, a single track or a programmed sequence can be continuously repeated.
Switching the time display Each time the TIME button is pressed, the display will change as described below. [Example] When the second track is being played back (Refer to the illustration on the left.
TUNING OPERATION 1 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). 2 Automatic tuning CD CHANGER RECEIVER EMX–120CD A/B/C/D/E OPEN/CLOSE DISC 1 2 DISC MUSIC 2 Select the reception band (FM or AM) by pressing the PRESET/TUNING/BAND button confirming it on the display.
English TUNING OPERATION Manual preset tuning This unit can store station frequencies selected by tuning operation. With this function, you can select any desired station only by calling the corresponding preset station number. Up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) can be stored.
TUNING OPERATION Automatic preset tuning You can make use of an automatic preset tuning function. With 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.
To listen to or watch a source on an external unit connected with this unit 1 Select the position of input source (VCR, LD/TV or CD CHANGER RECEIVER EMX–120CD A/B/C/D/E OPEN/CLOSE DISC 1 PRESET/TUNING/BAND DISC CHANGE DISC 2 DISC 3 VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR CD TUNER PROGRAM TAPE/MD) you will play back by pressing the INPUT SELECTOR or button until the corresponding name appears on the display.
USING GRAPHIC EQUALIZER The built-in graphic equalizer presents you with the pleasure of listening to music with various sound effects. This unit provides 3 preset equalizer modes as listed right. You can enjoy listening to music with a desired sound effect by selecting one of these modes. In addition, the built-in 3 band graphic equalizer allows you to adjust the equalizer pattern to create an effect for your desired sound taste.
Adjusting the graphic equalizer for your desired sound taste 3 The 3 band graphic equalizer allows you to adjust the level for each frequency band. * Make adjustment by monitoring the equalizer level indicators on the display.
USING GRAPHIC EQUALIZER Storing your own equalizer patterns MUSIC An equalizer pattern of your own adjusting can be stored as a user preset mode. Two patterns can be stored as desired. MEMORY To store CD CHANGER RECEIVER EMX–120CD A/B/C/D/E OPEN/CLOSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC Select a desired equalizer mode by pressing the MUSIC button and adjust the equalizer as you prefer by using the equalizer control buttons. 2 Press the user program MEMORY button.
The Sound Field Processor built into this unit presents you with the ambience of an actual concert hall etc. by adding effects as sonic reflections or reberverations that create the sound environment of a hall etc. This unit provides preset sound field programs shown below. You can enjoy an excellent audio sound field by selecting one of them, and adding desired adjustments.
USING SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR Listening to the music with a sound field effect 2 CD CHANGER RECEIVER EMX–120CD A/B/C/D/E OPEN/CLOSE DISC 1 Play back a source. (For source playback, refer to pages 18 to 29.) 2 Press the PROGRAM button once or more so that the name of a desired program lights up on the sound field program indicator. * Whenever you press the PROGRAM button, the program changes and is displayed as follows.
Adjusting CENTER LEVEL If desired, you can adjust the sound output level of the center speaker even if the output level is already set in “Speaker balance adjustment” on pages 16 to 17.
USING SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR Adjusting DELAY TIME 1 CD 2 3 TUNER 4 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 A B C D TIME PROG REPEAT TUNER CENTER/REAR TEST /DELAY ECHO 5 LEVEL 0 E RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE STOP DISC SKIP 1 5 PRESET +I0 MODE CD You can adjust the time difference between the beginning of the sound from the front speakers and the beginning of the effect sound from the rear speakers. The larger the value, the later the effect sound is generated.
Singing karaoke This unit allows you to enjoy singing karaoke by using not only a source for karaoke use but also any normal audio source. 1 MIC TONE NORMAL MIC MIC MIXING SOFT MIN CD CHANGER RECEIVER EMX–120CD MAX A/B/C/D/E OPEN/CLOSE DISC 1 Connect one or two microphones to the MIC jack(s) on the front panel. 2 Select a karaoke mode (L R, L, R or VOCAL CUT) by pressing the KARAOKE button once or more so that the corresponding name appears on the karaoke mode indicator.
KARAOKE OPERATION Adjusting the level of echo effect You can adjust the level of echo effect applied to the sound input from the microphone(s). Control range: OFF (off), MIN (minimum), MID (middle), MAX (maximum) ECHO CD CHANGER RECEIVER EMX–120CD A/B/C/D/E OPEN/CLOSE DISC 1 PRESET/TUNING/BAND DISC CHANGE DISC 2 DISC 3 On the remote control transmitter: 1 Press the ECHO button so that “ECHO” appears on the display.
3 3 1 4 CD CHANGER RECEIVER EMX–120CD A/B/C/D/E OPEN/CLOSE DISC 1 Only when a karaoke mode is selected and one or two microphone(s) are connected to this unit, you can record your vocal input from the microphone(s) along with the source onto a tape (or MD) by using the tape deck, VCR, etc. connected to the TAPE/MD OUT and/or VCR OUT terminals on the rear of this unit.
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 into the standby mode automatically. 1 CD CHANGER RECEIVER EMX–120CD A/B/C/D/E OPEN/CLOSE DISC 1 For tuner: Tune in to the station you will listen to. PRESET/TUNING/BAND DISC CHANGE DISC 2 DISC 3 For CD player: Load a disc on the disc table.
HOUR STANDBY/ON A/B/C/D/E OPEN/CLOSE DISC 1 PRESET/TUNING/BAND DISC CHANGE DISC 2 DISC 3 VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR CD TUNER PROGRAM STANDBY/ON MUSIC 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 you want to begin the timer play by using the HOUR button and the MIN button. ➃ OFF TIME/time setting mode [“OFF TIME” appears on the display, and soon it is changed to a time setting mode.
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER Sleep timer operation This unit can be turned into the standby mode automatically. CD CHANGER RECEIVER EMX–120CD A/B/C/D/E OPEN/CLOSE DISC 1 Play the desired sound source. 3 Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the desired sleep time appears on the display. The display will change as described below. [Time is displayed by the hour (h) and the minute (m).
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. GENERAL SYMPTOM CAUSE The unit fails to turn on when the STANDBY/ON switch is pressed, or turns into the standby mode suddenly soon after the power is turned on. AC supply lead is not plugged in.
TROUBLESHOOTING REMOTE CONTROL CD PLAYER SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY A disc cannot be played back normally, or there is a noise during playback. A nonstandardized disc is played back. Play back another disc. Playback will not begin even if disc is loaded. Disc is upside down. Load disc label side up. Disc is dirty. Clean disc. No sound. The input source selection is incorrect. Select the CD player by pressing the CD INPUT SELECTOR button. Sound stops suddenly (always at the same spot).
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