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RX-485RDS/385/385RDS
Natural Sound Stereo Receiver
Ampli-syntoniseur stéréo de la série “Natural Sound”
Natural Sound Stereoreceiver
Natural Sound Stereoreceiver
Ricevitore stereo a suono naturale
Receptor estéreo de Sonido Natural
Natural Sound Stereo Ontvanger
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
BRUKSANVISNING
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
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l SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. l ACCESSOIRES FOURNIS Après le déballage, vérifier que les pièces suivantes sont incluses. l MITGELIEFERTE ZUBEHÖRTEILE Nach dem Auspacken überprüfen, ob die folgenden Teile vorhanden sind. l MEDFÖLJANDE TILLBEHÖR Kontrollera effer det apparaten packats upp att följande delar finns med. l ACCESSORI IN DOTAZIONE Verificare che tutte le parti seguenti siano contenute nell’imballaggio dell’apparecchio. l ACCESORIO
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English Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo receiver. FEATURES l l RX-485 RDS IF Count Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning + 65W 65W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, System – 0.04% THD, 20 20,000 Hz l Remote Control Capability RX-385 and RX-385 RDS + RX-485 RDS and RX-385 RDS only 40W 40W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, l – Multi-Functions for RDS Broadcast 0.04% THD, 20 20,000 Hz Reception l High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance RX-485 RDS only Drive Capability l Pure Direct Switch to Reproduce the l Continuously
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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1. To assure the finest performance, please read this manual IMPORTANT carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below. 2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from windows, Serial No.: heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and The serial number is located on the rear of the unit. cold. Avoid sources of humming (transformers, motors). T
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English CONNECTIONS ANTENNA CONNECTIONS l Each antenna should be connected to the designated terminals correctly, referring to the following figure. l Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas will probably provide sufficient signal strength. Nevertheless, a properly installed outdoor antenna will give clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may result in improvement. Outdoor FM antenna In
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Before attempting to make any connections to or from this unit, be sure to first switch OFF the power to this unit and to any other components to which connections are being made. AUDIO CONNECTIONS When making connections between this unit and other components, be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this unit. RX-485 RDS Speakers A Video cassette
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English RX-385, RX-385 RDS Speakers A Video cassette player etc. Right Left (Europe model) FM 75Ω ANT UNBAL AC OUTLETS GND SPEAKERS AM R L ANT A A L GND B B R 100W MAX. TOTAL TAPE 1 SWITCHED PHONO CD AUX TAPE REC PB OUT To AC outlet Right Left Turntable Compact disc player Tape deck Speakers B * : Refer to “ABOUT THE ACCESSORY TERMINALS” on page 8. 7 GND OUTPUT AUDIO OUT OUTPUT LINE OUT LINE IN
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CONNECTING SPEAKERS Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire How to Connect: of the proper gauge, cut to be as short as possible. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the Red: positive (+) speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is Black: negative (–) correct, that is, + and – markings are observed. If these wires are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and will lack bass. Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do n
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English OPERATIONS 3 2 1, 6 7 4 TO PLAY A SOURCE VOLUME Select the speakers to be used. 1 4 SPEAKERS A B ON ON OFF OFF 0 — dB * If you use two speaker systems, press both the A and B switches. Set to the “ ” position. ∞ POWER Play the source. (For detailed information on the tuning 5 2 operations, refer to the page 12.) 6 VOLUME Select a desired input source. 3 RX-485 RDS MONITOR INPUT TAPE 2 TAPE 1 AUX TUNER CD PHONO 0 — dB COPY Adjust to the desired output level. RX-385, RX-385 RDS INPUT TAPE
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1, 4 2 TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE RX-485 RDS RX-385, RX-385 RDS 1 Select the source to be recorded. 1 Select the source to be recorded. MONITOR INPUT INPUT TAPE TAPE 2 TAPE 1 AUX TUNER CD PHONO MONITOR AUX TUNER CD PHONO COPY * To dub from tape to tape, refer to the “Notes” shown * When you select AUX, TUNER, CD or PHONO, be sure below. that TAPE MONITOR is not also selected. * When you select AUX, TUNER, CD or PHONO, be sure that TAPE 1 and/or TAPE 2 are not also sel
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English Adjusting the BALANCE control Selecting the SPEAKER system Adjust the balance of the output volume to the left and right Because one or two speaker systems can be connected to this speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused from unit, the SPEAKERS switches allow you to select speaker speaker location or listening room conditions. system A or B, or both at once. BALANCE SPEAKERS 0 A B ON ON OFF OFF L5 5R Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE Adjusting the continuously variable controls LOU
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TUNING OPERATIONS 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). 3 2 1 AUTOMATIC TUNING MANUAL TUNING 1 Select the reception band (FM or AM) while watching 1 Select the reception band (FM or AM) while watching the display. the display. FM/AM FM/AM or FM AM FM or AM TUNING TUNING MODE 2 2 MODE “AUTO TUN
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English PRESET TUNING MANUAL PRESET TUNING This unit can store station frequencies selected by tuning operation. With this function, you can recall any desired station by only selecting the preset station number where it is stored. Up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 pages) can be stored. 3, 1 1 2, 5 4, 2 2 To store stations To recall a preset station 1 Tune to a desired station. 1 1 Select the page where the preset station is stored. (Refer to the previous page for tuning procedures.) A/B/C/D
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AUTOMATIC PRESET TUNING You can also make use of an automatic preset tuning function for FM stations only. By this function, this unit performs automatic tuning and stores FM stations with strong signals sequentially. Up to 40 stations are stored automatically in the same way as in the manual preset tuning method on page 13. RX-485 RDS and RX-385 RDS only * Only RDS stations can be stored by this function. 2 1 To store stations When the automatic preset tuning is finished The display shows the
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English EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS You can exchange the places of two preset stations each other by easy operations. 2, 4 Example) If you want to shift the preset station on E1 to A5, and vice versa. 1 Recall the preset station on E1 (by following the method 4 EDIT of “To recall a preset station” on page 13). 2 EDIT Flashes 3 Next, recall the preset station on A5 by following the same method with step 1. Shows the exchange of stations is completed. Flashes 15
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RECEIVING RDS STATIONS RX-485 RDS and RX-385 RDS only RDS (Radio Data System) is a data transmission system gradually being introduced by FM stations in many countries. Stations using this system transmit an inaudible stream of data in addition to the normal radio signal. RDS data contains various information, such as AF (Alternative Frequencies for the same program station), PI (Program Identification), PS (Program Service station name), PTY (Program Type name), etc. RDS function is carried out
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English To turn the unit into the PS mode or PTY mode Press the FREQ/PS/PTY button. Whenever pressed, the mode changes into the PS mode, PTY mode and returns to usual mode in turn. * When an RDS station is received, the display is automatically turned into the PS mode. Do not press the FREQ/PS/PTY button until the display is turned into the PS mode. If the button is pressed before the display mode is changed, it may occur that “NO PS” flashes on the display. This is because the unit has not r
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Calling a preset RDS station by the station name (PS SEEK) You can call a desired RDS station stored in this unit by only inputting the name of the station in the PS mode. By this operation, this unit searches all preset stations for the station. You do not have to input a full name, even only the first letter can be used for calling. As many as 8 letters and/or numerals can be selected for inputting a name. 4 8 2, 3, 5, 7 1 FM/AM 1 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for other letters and/or numerals, FM if
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English Calling a preset RDS station by the program type (PTY SEEK) By designating a program type, the unit automatically searches all preset stations for RDS stations of that program type. * There are 15 program types to classify RDS stations. For details, refer to page 16. 3 5 1, 2, 4 1 Turn the unit into the PTY mode. 4 When the desired program type appears, press the ENTER button. PS/PTY SEEK PS/PTY SEEK FREQ/PS/PTY SHIFT ENTER FREQ/PS/PTY SHIFT ENTER Press once or twice until a program typ
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Calling the best quality RDS station which broadcasts the same program (AF SEEK) This function automatically searches for and calls another RDS station of the best reception quality which broadcasts the same program now you are listening to. This function utilizes AF (Alternative Frequencies for the same program station) and PI (Program Identification) of RDS data service. The search is carried out among the RDS network stations. 2, 3 1 Tune to a desired RDS station. 3 If desired, you can call t
