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Yamaha EMX-120CD Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1

    A r cd changer receiver cd changer receiver owner’s manual manual de instrucciones owner’s manual manual de instrucciones cd changer receiver emx–120cd preset/tuning/band a/b/c/d/e open/close disc change volume input selector vcr•ld/tv•cd•tape/md•tuner cd tuner standby/on phones karaoke program memo...

  • Page 2

    2 2 ● remote control transmitter ● transmisor del control remoto ● am loop antenna ● antena de cuadro am ● indoor fm antenna ● antena interior de fm ● batteries (size aa, um/sum-3, r6, hp-7) ● pilas (tamaño aa, tipo um/sum-3, r6, hp-7) supplied accessories ● after unpacking, check that the following...

  • Page 3

    3 3 cd changer receiver emx–120cd preset/tuning/band a/b/c/d/e open/close disc 1 disc 2 disc 3 disc change volume input selector vcr•ld/tv•cd•tape/md•tuner cd tuner standby/on phones karaoke program memory echo echo music display memory auto/man’l repeat time time adj timer hour min input trim mhz p...

  • Page 4

    4 4 cd changer receiver emx–120cd preset/tuning/band a/b/c/d/e open/close disc 1 disc 2 disc 3 disc change volume input selector vcr•ld/tv•cd•tape/md•tuner cd tuner standby/on phones karaoke program memory music display memory auto/man’l repeat time time adj timer hour min input trim mhz track prese...

  • Page 5

    5 5 time a prog b c d + i0 e cd tuner 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 preset input music program standby/on display sleep echo flat level karaoke volume disc skip stop play/pause tuner cd test center/rear /delay open/close repeat random mode 2 1 3 4 a f e c g b d 5 7 8 9 0 6 h time a prog b c d ...

  • Page 6

    6 6 speakers center/rear speakers front mains r l center rear rear rear single center :6 Ω min./speaker 6 Ω min./speaker see owner’s manual for connection. See owner’s manual for connection. Rear :4 Ω min./speaker rear single :8 Ω min./speaker r l l audio signal tape/md ld/tv audio signal vcr subwoo...

  • Page 7

    7 7 speakers center/rear speakers front mains r l center rear rear rear single center :6 Ω min./speaker 6 Ω min./speaker see owner’s manual for connection. See owner’s manual for connection. Rear :4 Ω min./speaker rear single :8 Ω min./speaker r l l audio signal tape/md ld/tv audio signal vcr subwoo...

  • Page 8

    8 8 speakers center/rear speakers front mains r l center rear rear rear single center :6 Ω min./speaker 6 Ω min./speaker see owner’s manual for connection. See owner’s manual for connection. Rear :4 Ω min./speaker rear single :8 Ω min./speaker r l l audio signal tape/md ld/tv audio signal vcr subwoo...

  • Page 9: English

    E-1 english english introduction contents page precautions.............................................2-3 features .......................................................4 names of controls and indicators ...........................................5 remote control transmitter .............6 setting...

  • Page 10

    E-2 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 prevent lightning damage, disconnect the ac power plug and the antenna cable when there is an electrical storm. ■ do...

  • Page 11

    Warning to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. E-3 english note please check the copyright laws in your country to record from records, compact discs, ...

  • Page 12: Dolby Pro Logic Surround

    E-4 features general ● 5-speaker configuration front l, r: 100w + 100w (6 Ω ) rms output power, 10% thd, 1 khz center: 32w (6 Ω ) rms output power, 10% thd, 1 khz rear: 28w (8 Ω ) rms output power, 10% thd, 1 khz ● adjustable display brightness ● multi-use timer/sleep timer ● automatic turning this ...

  • Page 13

    E-5 english names of controls and indicators for amplifier/tuner (see figure 1 on page 3 3 at the beginning part of this manual.) display 1 preset equalizer mode indicator (music) 2 sound field program indicator (program) 3 karaoke mode indicator (karaoke) 4 center channel mode (nor/phantom) indicat...

  • Page 14: Remote Control Transmitter

    E-6 loading the batteries for the remote control transmitter (see figure 4 on page 5 5 .) 1 remove the battery compartment cover. (slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.) 2 insert 2 “aa” size batteries (um/sum-3, r6, hp-7 or equivalent) into the battery compartment. * installing the batterie...

  • Page 15: Speaker Configuration

    E-7 english setting up the speakers 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....

  • Page 16

    E-8 setting up the speakers 40mm 1 2 good no good tapping screw (available at the hardware store) wall/ wall support only for customers who use the yamaha ns-p30 speaker system (separate purchase) if you use the yamaha ns-p30 speaker system with this unit, read the following descriptions for mountin...

  • Page 17

    E-9 english 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 w...

  • Page 18: Connecting Speakers

    E-10 connections connecting speakers (see figure 6 on page 6 6 .) 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. Note use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear of ...

  • Page 19: (1)

    E-11 english antenna am fm gnd 75 Ω unbal. Antenna am fm gnd 75 Ω unbal. (1) (2) (3) (4) antenna am fm gnd 75 Ω unbal. Vcr monitor out antenna am fm gnd 75 Ω unbal. N out eo signal 50khz 9kh 100khz fm frequency step center mode normal phantom antenna connection (1) supplied fm antenna connect the fm...

  • Page 20

    E-12 connections connecting external components (see figure 8 on page 8 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. Al...

  • Page 21: Standby Mode

    E-13 english standby mode while the power is on, pressing the standby/on switch (or the standby/on switch on the remote control transmitter) switches this unit to the standby mode. (in this mode, the display shows only the time.) in this mode, main voltage is still present inside the unit. If you wa...

  • Page 22: Listening With Headphones

    E-14 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 l...

  • Page 23: Respectively

    E-15 english adjusting input level of sources respectively you can adjust input level of sources (the built-in cd player, tuner and external units connected to this unit, for example tape deck and video cassette recorder). (selectable value: 0 db, –3 db, –6 db, –9 db) 1 select a source whose input l...

  • Page 24: Speaker Balance Adjustment

    Cd changer receiver emx–120cd preset/tuning/band a/b/c/d/e open/close disc 1 disc 2 disc 3 disc change volume input selector vcr•ld/tv•cd•tape/md•tuner cd tuner standby/on phones karaoke program memory music display memory auto/man’l repeat time time adj timer hour min input trim mic tone mic mic mi...

  • Page 25

    E-17 english adjustments time a prog b c d + i0 e cd tuner 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 preset input music program standby/on display sleep echo flat level karaoke volume disc skip stop play/pause tuner cd test center/rear /delay open/close repeat random mode 6 adjust the sound output levels ...

  • Page 26: Cd Playback

    Cd changer receiver emx–120cd preset/tuning/band a/b/c/d/e open/close disc 1 disc 2 disc 3 disc change volume input selector vcr•ld/tv•cd•tape/md•tuner cd tuner standby/on phones karaoke program memory music display memory auto/man’l repeat time time adj timer hour min input trim mic tone mic mic mi...

  • Page 27: Direct-Selection Playback

    E-19 english time a prog b c d + i0 e cd tuner 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 preset disc skip stop play/pause open/close repeat random mode compact disc player operation playxchange during playback, you can open the disc table by pressing the disc change button without interrupting playback. H...

  • Page 28: The Disc (Skip Search)

    Cd changer receiver emx–120cd preset/tuning/band a/b/c/d/e open/close disc 1 disc 2 disc 3 disc change volume input selector vcr•ld/tv•cd•tape/md•tuner cd tuner standby/on phones karaoke program memory music display memory auto/man’l repeat time time adj timer hour min input trim mic tone mic mic mi...

  • Page 29: Program Play

    Time a prog b c d + i0 e cd tuner 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 preset input music program standby/on display sleep echo flat level karaoke volume disc skip stop play/pause tuner cd test center/rear /delay open/close repeat random mode e-21 english compact disc player operation program play yo...

  • Page 30

    E-22 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 there are several methods as described below. • press th...

  • Page 31: Random Play

    E-23 english random play tracks on a selected disc or all discs on the disc table can be played back in a random order. 1 load discs and close the disc table. 2 if necessary, switch the disc play mode by pressing the disc play mode selector button. * if the single disc play mode is selected, select ...

  • Page 32: Repeat Play

    E-24 repeat play all discs, an entire disc, a single track or a programmed sequence can be continuously repeated. 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. Repeat play modes single repeat...

  • Page 33: Switching The Time Display

    E-25 english cd changer receiver emx–120cd preset/tuning/band a/b/c/d/e open/close disc 1 disc 2 disc 3 disc change volume input selector vcr•ld/tv•cd•tape/md•tuner cd tuner standby/on phones karaoke program memory music display memory auto/man’l repeat time time adj timer hour min input trim mic to...

  • Page 34: Automatic Tuning

    E-26 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 select the tuner by pressing the t...

  • Page 35: Manual Preset Tuning

    E-27 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. To store s...

  • Page 36: Automatic Preset Tuning

    E-28 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 ...

  • Page 37: Unit

    E-29 english operating external units connected with this unit 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 tape/md) you will play back by pressing the input selector or button until the corresponding name appears on...

  • Page 38: Preset Equalizer Effect

    E-30 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 ...

  • Page 39: For Your Desired Sound Taste

    E-31 english adjusting the graphic equalizer for your desired sound taste 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. 1 play back a source. (for source playback, refer to pages 18 ...

  • Page 40

    E-32 storing your own equalizer patterns an equalizer pattern of your own adjusting can be stored as a user preset mode. Two patterns can be stored as desired. To store 1 select a desired equalizer mode by pressing the music button and adjust the equalizer as you prefer by using the equalizer contro...

  • Page 41

    E-33 english 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 enjo...

  • Page 42: Sound Field Effect

    E-34 listening to the music with a sound field effect 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 progr...

  • Page 43: Adjusting Center Level

    E-35 english 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. Control range : +10 to –20 1 press the center/rear/delay selector button once or more so that “cent” ...

  • Page 44: Adjusting Delay Time

    E-36 using sound field processor adjusting delay time 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. This adjustment can be made...

  • Page 45: Singing Karaoke

    E-37 english karaoke operation 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 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 pressi...

  • Page 46

    E-38 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) on the front panel: press the echo button once or more to increase the level. Pres...

  • Page 47: Mode and Other Karaoke

    E-39 english recording your vocal mixed with the source onto a tape (adding effects of the selected karaoke mode and other karaoke functions) 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 wit...

  • Page 48: Timer Play

    E-40 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 prepare the source to be played. For tuner: tune in to the station...

  • Page 49

    E-41 english ➂ 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 ...

  • Page 50: Sleep Timer Operation

    E-42 how to use the built-in timer sleep timer operation this unit can be turned into the standby mode automatically. 1 play the desired sound source. 2 press the sleep button. “sleep” appears on the display, and soon it is replaced by “2h00m”. 3 press the sleep button repeatedly until the desired s...

  • Page 51

    E-43 english 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 y...

  • Page 52

    E-44 cause a nonstandardized disc is played back. Disc is upside down. Disc is dirty. The input source selection is incorrect. Disc is dirty. Volume is set too high. Batteries are dead. Remote control transmitter is too far away or is being used at incorrect angle. Direct sunlight or lighting (of an...

  • Page 53

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