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RX-460
Natural Sound Stereo Receiver
55W + 55W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.04% THD, 20 – 20,000 Hz
High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability
Continuously Variable Loudness Control
Source Direct Switch to Reproduce the Purest Source Sound
40-Station Random Preset Tuning
IF Count Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning System
Remote Control Capability
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating 18 Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken instructions should be read before the unit is operated. so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated. 2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions 19 Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna is should be retained for future reference. connected to this unit, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection aga
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9 Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on 7 Always set the volume control to “– ” before starting the ∞ common operating errors before concluding that your unit audio source play: increase the volume gradually to an is faulty. appropriate level after the play is started. 10 Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlets on the 8 To prevent lightning damage, pull out the power cord and rear panel if that equipment requires more power than the remove the antenna cable during an electri
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CONNECTIONS 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. Speakers A Tape deck 2 Ta
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CONNECTING SPEAKERS Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire of the proper gauge, cut to be as short as possible. If the How to Connect: connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is Red: positive (+) correct, that is, + and – markings are observed. If these wires Black: negative (–) 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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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 AM antenna Outdoor FM antenna Indoo
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OPERATIONS 3 1,6 2 4 7 TO PLAY A SOURCE VOLUME Play the source. (For detailed information on the tuning 1 5 operations, refer to the page 10.) 6 VOLUME 0 — dB Set to the “ ” position. ∞ 0 POWER — dB 2 Adjust to the desired output level. If desired, adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and 7 LOUDNESS controls, etc. (Refer to page 9.) Select a desired input source. 3 Note MONITOR INPUT In the step 3, if two or more program sources are selected at TAPE 2 TAPE 1 AUX TUNER CD PHONO the same time (by us
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1,4 2 TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE Notes l VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS 1 Select the source to be recorded. control settings have no effect on the material being recorded. MONITOR INPUT l To dub from tape to tape, only the following one way of TAPE 2 TAPE 1 AUX TUNER CD PHONO dubbing can be performed. COPY SOURCE RECORDER Tape deck connected to Tape deck connected to . fi * To dub from tape to tape, refer to the “Notes” shown at the TAPE 2 terminals. the TAPE 1 terminals. right. * Whe
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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 0 SPEAKERS A B ON ON L5 5R OFF OFF 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). 1,1 1 2,2 2 3,4,3 3 AUTOMATIC TUNING MANUAL TUNING 1 Select the reception band (FM or AM) while watching 1 1 Select the reception band (FM or AM) while watching the display. the display. FM/AM FM/AM AM FM or AM or FM TUNING MODE TUNING MO
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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 per page) can be stored. 4,2 2 3,1 1 2,5 TO PROGRAM 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 PRESET FM PRESET MEMORY 2 ME
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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, equalizer, and tape deck connected to this unit are YAMAHA components designed for remote control compatibility (components with an mark), then this remote control transmitter will also control various functions of each component. Please consult YAMAHA dealer for information on which components are compati
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30° NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Remote control transmitter operation range 1 3 Remote control sensor 2 Within approximately 7 m (23 feet) Battery replacement If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used closer to the main unit, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new ones. Notes l Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for replacement. Notes l Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside l There should be no large
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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 Tone Control Characteristics AUDIO SECTION AM SECTION BASS: Boost/cut .................±10 dB (50 Hz) Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel Tuning Range TREBLE: Boost/cut............±10 dB (20 kHz) 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD [U.S.A., Canada and General models] Continuous Loudness Control .......................................................55W+55W ..........................................530 to 1,710 kHz ...............................................– 20 dB (1 kHz) 6 oh
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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, D-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
