UCA CRX-E300 CD Receiver Ampli-Tuner CD YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS d) 20 21 22 23 If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT 1 2 3 4 5 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture or cold. In a cabinet, allow about 10 cm (4 in.) of free space all around this unit for adequate ventilation.
FEATURES • Minimum RMS output power per channel 25 W + 25 W (6Ω, 1 kHz, 0.1% THD) • Full operation system remote control • 40-station FM/AM preset tuning • SUBWOOFER output terminal • • • • • • English S-bit DAC and 8fs digital filter Optical digital output Random, repeat, and program play CD TEXT display Copy time control CD-RW compatible The CD receiver CRX-E300 is the main unit of the YAMAHA Piano Craft Series.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. • Remote control • AM loop antenna POWER 1 2 3 1 4 2 5 3 6 4 7 5 8 6 9 7 0 8 +10 +100 REP RANDOM PROG A B TEXT/TIME C R. TIME D • Indoor FM antenna E (U.S.A., Canada, China, Korea and General models) TAPE DIRECTION PRESET MD TUNER PRESET CD (Europe, U.K.
NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 VOLUME NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-E300 STANDBY/ON TIMER DISPLAY TIMER ADJ MEMORY TIMER AUTO/MAN'L HOUR PRESET/BAND MIN MIN MAX PRESET/TUNING INPUT BASS TREBLE BALANCE PHONES – q 0 + – w + e R L r t y u i 1 STANDBY/ON (P.9) 2 TIMER indicator (P.16) 3 DISPLAY (P.8,16) 4 TIME ADJ/MEMORY (P.8,11) 5 TIMER/AUTO/MAN’L (P.10,16) 6 PRESET/BAND (P.10) 7 Display (P.3) 8 PRESET/TUNING / (P.
NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS Remote control POWER 1,1 2,2 3 3 6 1 2 3 1 4 2 5 3 6 4 7 5 8 6 9 7 0 8 +10 +100 REP RANDOM PROG A B TEXT/TIME C R. TIME D 4 5 E 7 8 9 0 TAPE DIRECTION PRESET 4 6 MD TUNER PRESET CD TAPE AUX MD REC/PAUSE MODE 0 TAPE REC/PAUSE DUBBING SLEEP 7 8,q 9 START DISPLAY VOLUME 5 q w 1 POWER (P.9) 2 Preset numbers (1–8)* (P.11) 3 A/B/C/D/E* (P.11) 4 PRESET / * (P.11) 5 TUNER (P.11) 6 MD (MDX-E300) (P.18) 7 TAPE (KX-E300) (P.18) 8 CD (P.
GETTING STARTED Remote control operation range English Remote control VOLUME NATURAL SOUND This remote control controls a whole system: not only CRX-E300 but also a cassette deck (KX-E300) and MD recorder (MDX-E300) that enhance your system.
GETTING STARTED Connecting the speakers and antennas Never plug the AC power cord to the wall outlet until all connections are completed. Follow the steps as shown below to connect the system using the supplied cords and accessories. Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. 3 Right speaker FM antenna FM ANT Left speaker 2 AM loop antenna SPEAKERS GND – AM ANT 75Ω UNBAL.
GETTING STARTED English Connecting other components To enhance your system, you can connect other components. Refer to the instructions of each component. Connecting KX-E300 and MDX-E300 System control cable (supplied with KX-E300) As this terminal is used for an examination in the factory, do not connect any equipment to this terminal.
GETTING STARTED Setting the clock You must set the clock before you use the timer functions. The clock is based on a 12-hour system for U.S. and Canada models, and 24-hour system for Australia model. STANDBY/ON HOUR MIN DISPLAY Adjusting the brightness of the display You can adjust the brightness of the display. If you have connected cassette deck (KX-E300) and/or MD recorder (MDX-E300) to this unit, the brightness of the displays is automatically adjusted to that of this unit.
LISTENING TO A SOURCE STANDBY/ON TREBLE VOLUME 1 2 VOLUME NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-E300 STANDBY/ON TIMER DISPLAY TIMER ADJ MEMORY TIMER AUTO/MAN'L HOUR PRESET/BAND MIN MIN MAX PRESET/TUNING 3 INPUT BASS TREBLE BALANCE PHONES – + – + L R 4 PHONES BASS BALANCE INPUT 5 POWER POWER 1 2 3 1 4 2 5 3 6 4 7 5 8 6 9 7 0 8 +10 +100 REP RANDOM PROG A B TEXT/TIME C R.
TUNING You can find radio stations automatically and manually. AUTO/MAN’L PRESET/TUNING / CD RECEIVER 1 2 VOLUME NATURAL SOUND Manual tuning CRX-E300 STANDBY/ON TIMER TIMER ADJ MEMORY DISPLAY TIMER AUTO/MAN'L HOUR PRESET/BAND MIN MIN MAX PRESET/TUNING 3 Follow steps 1 and 2 described in “Automatic tuning.” Press AUTO/MAN’L so that “AUTO” disappears from the display. Press PRESET/TUNING (for a higher (for a lower frequency) to select frequency) or your desired station.
TUNING Notes The unit can preset station frequencies selected by Automatic tuning or Manual tuning. Up to 40 stations can be stored. With this function, you can select any desired station by pressing the corresponding preset station number. PRESET/TUNING / • A new setting can be preset in place of a previous one. • The preset stations are retained for a week after you disconnect the AC power cord or a power failure occurs.
CD OPERATIONS 3 Playing a disc STANDBY/ON Press tray. to open the disc tray, and place a CD on the $/! ⁄/› VOLUME NATURAL SOUND CD RECEIVER CRX-E300 STANDBY/ON TIMER DISPLAY TIMER ADJ MEMORY TIMER AUTO/MAN'L HOUR PRESET/BAND MIN MIN MAX PRESET/TUNING INPUT BASS TREBLE BALANCE PHONES – + – + L 4 Press ^ to start play. This unit starts play. R To pause play Press ^. To resume play, press ^ again. & ^ POWER Numeric buttons To stop play Press &.
CD OPERATIONS Random-sequence play The unit can play all the tracks in a random sequence. You can select any of four time displays by pressing TEXT/TIME. When you play a CD with CD TEXT, the disc title, artist name, and track name are also displayed. POWER POWER 1 2 3 1 4 2 5 3 6 2 3 1 4 2 5 3 6 4 7 5 8 6 9 7 0 8 +10 +100 REP RANDOM PROG B TEXT/TIME C R. TIME 5 8 6 9 A 7 0 8 +10 +100 D RANDOM PROG A B TEXT/TIME C R.
CD OPERATIONS Repeat play You can play any desired track or disc repeatedly. Press REP to select the repeat mode. Program play By creating a program, you can enjoy listening to your favourite tracks in any desired order. As many as 20 tracks can be programmed in sequence. POWER POWER REP 1 2 3 1 4 2 5 3 6 4 7 5 8 6 9 7 0 8 +10 +100 REP RANDOM PROG A B TEXT/TIME C R.
CD OPERATIONS English To stop program play mode Press &. Note • ⁄/› or $/! can be used during program play to skip to tracks within the program. To check program data 1. Press & to stop program play. 2. Press PROG. Then each time you press ⁄/› / $/!, the track number and the program number are displayed in the order of the program. To change program data 1. Follow the preceding procedure described in “To check program data.” 2. Display the track number to be changed by pressing ⁄/› / $/!. 3.
USING THE BUILT-IN TIMER 3. Timer REC Select the recording component by turning INPUT. If you want to use timer play with TUNER or AUX, select “REC Mode OFF”. Before using the timer If you want to use the cassette deck, KX-E300 or the MD Recorder, MDX-E300 for timer play or recording, you must first make the connections as shown in “Connecting other components” on page 7. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the MDX-E300 or KX-E300. (Example) Timer play and recording 4.
USING THE BUILT-IN TIMER English Sleep timer The unit can be turned off automatically at a selected SLEEP time. PRESET MD TUNER PRESET CD TAPE AUX MD REC/PAUSE MODE SLEEP TAPE REC/PAUSE DUBBING START SLEEP DISPLAY VOLUME 1 2 Play the desired sound source. Press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired sleep time appears in the display.
SYSTEM CONTROL Controlling other components with the remote control MDX-E300 POWER 1,1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 4 2 5 3 6 4 7 5 8 6 9 7 0 8 +10 +100 REP RANDOM PROG A B TEXT/TIME C R.
SYSTEM CONTROL When you record by using MDX-E300 or KX-E300, you must first make the connections as shown in “Connecting other components” on page 7. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the MDX-E300 or KX-E300. A source from the component which is connected to the AUX terminal component can be recorded on a tape or MD. Play unit Record unit English 3 Before recording • Same as CD = TAPE 4 Dubbing setting Play unit Record unit There are four combinations of components.
SYSTEM CONTROL Copy time control 5 By specifying the length of the tape, CRX-E300 programs tracks or helps 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. 1 Manual tape programming 6 POWER REP 1 2 3 1 4 2 5 3 6 4 7 5 8 6 9 7 0 8 +10 +100 REP RANDOM PROG A B TEXT/TIME C R. TIME D 7 PROG R.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION English 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. When taking the service, the MDX-E300 or KX-E300 may be needed. For details, contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.
REMOTE CONTROL CD PLAYER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Play does not begin. The disc is damaged. Check the disc carefully; replace it if necessary. There is moisture on the laser pick-up. Wait 20 to 30 minutes after switching the unit ON before trying to play a disc. The disc has been loaded upside down. Reload the disc with the label side facing up. The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. Play is delayed, or begins at the wrong place. The disc may be scratched or damaged.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Amplifier section CD player section Minimum RMS output power per channel ................................................ 25 W + 25 W (6Ω 1kHz 0.1% THD) DIN Standard output power per channel (Europe model) ................................................ 28 W + 28 W (4Ω 1kHz 0.7% THD) Input sensitivity/Impedance TAPE/MD/AUX ........................................................ 170 mV/47 kΩ Frequency response MD etc. ....................................................
UCA CRX-E300 CD Receiver Ampli-Tuner CD YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD.