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RX-485/385
Natural Sound Stereo Receiver
65W + 65W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.04% THD, 20 – 20,000 Hz (RX-485)
45W + 45W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.04% THD, 20 – 20,000 Hz (RX-385)
High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability
Continuously Variable Loudness Control
40-Station Random Preset Tuning
Automatic Preset Tuning
Preset Station Shifting Capability
IF Count Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning System
Remote Control Capability
Pure Direct Switch to Reproduce the Purest Source Sound (RX-485 Only)
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (U.S.A.) 1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating 16 Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the unit instructions should be read before the unit is operated. beyond those means described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to 2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions qualified service personnel. should be retained for future reference. 17 Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away 3 Heed
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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT 1 To assure the finest performance, please read this 6 Always set the VOLUME control to “– ” before starting ∞ manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future the audio source play. Increase the volume gradually to reference. an appropriate level after playback has been started. 2 Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from 7 Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents; windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibra
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This product complies with the radio frequency interference requirements of the Council Directive 82/499/EEC and/or 87/308/EEC. The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the apparatus itself is turned off. For U.K. customers If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the instructions described b
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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 Indoor FM
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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 Speakers A Video cassette p
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RX-385 Speakers A Video cassette player etc. Right Left (U.S.A. model) FM 75Ω ANT UNBAL GND SPEAKERS AC OUTLETS SWITCHED AM R L ANT A A L GND B B R 120V 50Hz TAPE 1 100W MAX TOTAL 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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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 MONITOR INPUT TAPE 2 TAPE 1 AUX TUNER CD PHONO 0 — dB COPY Adjust to the desired output level. RX-385 INPUT TAPE If desired, adjust the
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1, 4 2 TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE RX-485 RX-385 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 selected. 2 Play th
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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 LOUDNESS c
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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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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/E PRESE
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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. 2 1 To store stations When the automatic preset tuning is finished The display shows the frequency of the last preset station. 1 FM/AM Check the contents and the number of
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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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REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER The remote control transmitter provided with this unit is designed to control all the most commonly used functions of the unit. If the CD player, turntable and tape deck connected to this unit are YAMAHA components, then this remote control transmitter will also control various functions of each component. KEY FUNCTIONS For Control of This Unit The power to the receiver is automatically POWER SLEEP PLAY/CUT PHONO turned off one hour after this key is Turns the power on
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30° STANDBY mode (Europe model only) While the power is on, pressing the POWER key on the remote control transmitter switches the unit to the STANDBY mode. (In this mode, the standby indicator on the front panel is half illuminated.) POWER on mode STANDBY mode NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Remote control transmitter operation range 2 1 Remote control sensor 3 Within approximately 7 m (23 feet) Battery replacement If you find that the remote control transmitter
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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. SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY The unit fails to turn on when the POWER Power cord is not plugged in or is not completely Firmly plug in the power cord. switch is presse
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SPECIFICATIONS Channel Separation (Vol. –30 dB) AUDIO SECTION AM SECTION PHONO MM (Input Shorted 1 kHz).......60 dB Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel Tuning Range CD/TAPE/AUX 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD [U.S.A., Canada and General models] (Input 5.1 k-ohms Terminated 1 kHz)....60 dB .....................................65W+65W ..........................................530 to 1,710 kHz Tone Control Characteristics [Australia, U.K., Europe and General BASS: Boost/cut ...
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YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD W
