Yamaha CRX E500 User Manual

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RX-E400  
CRX-E500 CDC-E500  
Receiver/CD Player  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
10 Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided  
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the  
product and to protect it from overheating, and these  
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings  
should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed,  
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not  
be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack  
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s  
instructions have been adhered to.  
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.  
11 Power Sources – This product should be operated only from  
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If  
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,  
consult your product dealer or local power company. For  
products intended to operate from battery power, or other  
sources, refer to the operating instructions.  
12 Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped  
with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having  
one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the  
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you  
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try  
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact  
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not  
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.  
Explanation of Graphical Symbols  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,  
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert  
you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous  
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may  
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of  
electric shock to persons.  
The exclamation point within an equilateral  
triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of  
important operating and maintenance (servicing)  
instructions in the literature accompanying the  
appliance.  
13 Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be  
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched  
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular  
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the  
point where they exit from the product.  
WARNING  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
14 Lightning – For added protection for this product during a  
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for  
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and  
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent  
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line  
surges.  
15 Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be  
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other  
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such  
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna  
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching  
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be  
fatal.  
16 Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension  
cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result  
in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
17 Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind  
into this product through openings as they may touch  
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result  
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on  
the product.  
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Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions  
should be read before the product is operated.  
Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions  
should be retained for future reference.  
Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the  
operating instructions should be adhered to.  
Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions  
should be followed.  
Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before  
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use  
a damp cloth for cleaning.  
Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by  
the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.  
Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water –  
for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or  
laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool;  
and the like.  
Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart,  
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall,  
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious  
damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold  
with the product. Any mounting of the product should  
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a  
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.  
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18 Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself  
as opening or removing covers may expose you to  
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to  
qualified service personnel.  
19 Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the  
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel  
under the following conditions:  
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A product and cart combination should be  
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive  
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the  
product and cart combination to overturn.  
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,  
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into  
the product,  
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,  
I CAUTION  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
d) If the product does not operate normally by following  
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls  
that are covered by the operating instructions as an  
improper adjustment of other controls may result in  
damage and will often require extensive work by a  
qualified technician to restore the product to its normal  
operation,  
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any  
way, and  
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in  
performance - this indicates a need for service.  
24 Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or  
cable system is connected to the product, be sure the  
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some  
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.  
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,  
provides information with regard to proper grounding of the  
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire  
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,  
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding  
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.  
20 Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required,  
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer or have the same  
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized  
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other  
hazards.  
21 Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs  
to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety  
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating  
condition.  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
MAST  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
22 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted to  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 81020)  
a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.  
23 Heat – The product should be situated away from heat  
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 81021)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
Note to CATV system installer:  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250. PART H)  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s  
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides  
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies  
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding  
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as  
practical.  
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)  
Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee  
that interference will not occur in all installations. If  
this product is found to be the source of interference,  
which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and  
“ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one  
of the following measures:  
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS  
UNIT!  
This product, when installed as indicated in the  
instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC  
requirements. Modifications not expressly approved  
by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the  
FCC, to use the product.  
Relocate either this product or the device that is being  
affected by the interference.  
2. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to  
accessories and/or another product use only high  
quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this  
product MUST be used. Follow all installation  
instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void  
your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.  
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit  
breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.  
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient  
the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon  
lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.  
3. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to  
comply with the requirements listed in FCC  
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory  
results, please contact the local retailer authorized to  
distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the  
appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics  
Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA  
90620.  
Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices.  
Compliance with these requirements provides a  
reasonable level of assurance that your use of this  
product in a residential environment will not result in  
harmful interference with other electronic devices.  
The above statements apply ONLY to those products  
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its  
subsidiaries.  
This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and,  
if not installed and used according to the instructions  
found in the users manual, may cause interference  
harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.  
CAUTION II  
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT  
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To assure the finest performance, please read this  
manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future  
reference.  
16 Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on  
common operating errors before concluding that this  
unit is faulty.  
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 RX-E400 for adequate  
ventilation.  
17 Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set the  
unit in standby mode, then disconnect the AC power  
plug from the wall outlet.  
18 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General model only)  
The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this  
unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE  
plugging into the AC main supply. Voltages are 110/120/  
220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.  
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Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances,  
motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds.  
Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes  
from cold to hot, nor locate this unit in an environment  
with high humidity (i.e., a room with a humidifier) to  
prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause  
an electrical shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or  
personal injury.  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not  
expose this appliance to rain or moisture.  
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power  
source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet,  
even if this unit itself is turned off. This state is  
called the standby mode. In this state, this unit is  
designed to consume a very small quantity of  
power.  
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Avoid installing this unit in a location where foreign  
objects may fall onto this unit or where this unit may be  
exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of  
this unit, do not place:  
Other components, as they may cause damage and/or  
discoloration on the surface of this unit.  
Burning objects (i.e., candles), as they may cause fire,  
damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.  
Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall, spilling  
the liquid and causing an electrical shock to the user  
and/or damage to this unit.  
CAUTION FOR CARRYING THE UNIT  
Before carrying the unit, first remove the disc from  
the unit, press STANDBY/ON to turn the unit off,  
then disconnect the AC power plug from the wall  
outlet.  
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Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth,  
curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the  
temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire,  
damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.  
FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS  
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug  
to wide slot and fully insert.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with  
Canadian ICES-003.  
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Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all  
connections are complete.  
Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat,  
possibly causing damage.  
CAUTION  
Do not use excessive force on switches, knobs and/or cords.  
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of  
procedures other than those specified herein may  
result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
10 When disconnecting the power cord from the wall  
outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.  
11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might  
damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.  
Laser component in this product is capable of  
emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.  
12 Use only the voltage specified on this unit. Using this  
unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous  
and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal  
injury. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any  
damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage  
other than as specified.  
RX-E400 (U.S.A., Canada and General models)  
The nameplate is located on the bottom of the unit.  
IMPORTANT  
Please record the serial number of this unit in the space  
below.  
MODEL:  
13 To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the power  
cord from the wall outlet during an electrical storm.  
14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact  
qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service  
is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any  
reason.  
Serial No.:  
The serial number is located on the buttom of the unit.  
Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future  
reference.  
15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of  
time (i.e., vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from  
the wall outlet.  
We WantYou Listening For A Lifetime  
YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer  
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment  
by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through  
loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion – and, most  
importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.  
Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often  
undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the  
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer  
Electronics Group recommend you to avoid  
prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.  
III CAUTION  
FEATURES  
<RX-E400>  
<CDC-E500>  
• Minimum RMS output power per  
channel 40 W + 40 W  
• 3-Disc CD changer  
• PLAY CHANGE  
X
(6, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.1% THD)  
• Full operation system remote control  
• 40-Station FM/AM preset tuning  
• SUBWOOFER output terminal  
Disc changing while playing  
• S-bit DAC and 8fs digital filter  
• Optical digital output  
• Random, repeat, and program play  
• CD TEXT display  
• CD-RW compatible  
The receiver (RX-E400) and CD player (CDC-E500) are the main units of the YAMAHA Piano Craft Series.  
You can upgrade the system by adding the cassette deck (KX-E300) and MD recorder (MDX-E300)*.  
* MD recorder (MDX-E300) may not be available for some areas.  
CONTENTS  
<CDC-E500>  
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES....................... 2  
CD PREVENTIVE CARE .......................... 2  
NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS  
Front panel......................................................... 15  
Display............................................................... 15  
Remote control .................................................. 16  
GETTING STARTED  
Notes on the transportation pad ........................... 3  
Remote control .................................................... 4  
Connecting the speakers and antennas ................ 5  
Connecting the system......................................... 6  
Setting the clock .................................................. 7  
Adjusting the brightness of the display ............... 7  
CD OPERATIONS  
Playing a disc..................................................... 17  
Selecting the time display and CD TEXT ......... 18  
Random-sequence play...................................... 19  
Repeat play ........................................................ 19  
Program play ..................................................... 20  
<RX-E400>  
SYSTEM CONTROL  
NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS  
Front panel........................................................... 8  
Display................................................................. 8  
Remote control .................................................... 9  
Controlling other components ........................... 21  
Before recording ................................................ 22  
CD synchronized recording ............................... 22  
Dubbing setting ................................................. 22  
BASIC OPERATIONS  
Listening to a source.......................................... 10  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
Troubleshooting................................................. 24  
Specifications .................................................... 26  
TUNING  
Listening to the radio......................................... 11  
Presetting stations .............................................. 12  
USING THE BUILT-IN TIMER  
Before using the timer ....................................... 13  
Timer play and recording .................................. 13  
Sleep timer......................................................... 14  
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES  
After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained.  
AM loop antenna  
POWER  
<RX-E400>  
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Remote control  
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+10  
+100  
PROG  
REP  
RANDOM  
B
A
C
MODE  
TEXT/TIME  
DISC SKIP  
D
E
TAPE  
Indoor FM antenna  
DIRECTION  
PRESET  
MD  
TUNER  
CD  
PRESET  
TAPE  
AUX  
MD  
TAPE  
REC  
/
PAUSE  
REC  
/
PAUSE  
MODE  
DUBBING  
START  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
<CDC-E500>  
VOLUME  
Audio pin cable  
Batteries (AA, R6, UM-3)  
System control cable  
CD PREVENTIVE CARE  
Do not use a CD with tape, seals, or paste on it, because  
damage to the unit may result.  
Do not use any disc that has had its surface printed by a  
commercially-available label printer.  
This compact disc player is designed for use with  
following types of disc only. Never attempt to load any  
other type of disc into the unit. The unit will also play  
8-cm (3-inch) compact discs.  
Compact discs are not affected by small particles of  
dust or fingerprints on their playing surface, but even so  
they should be kept clean. Wipe by using a clean, dry  
cloth. Do not wipe with a circular motion; wipe straight  
outward from the center.  
(Playback only)  
Be sure to use only CD-R and CD-RW discs made by  
reliable manufacturers.  
Some discs cannot be played depending on the disc  
characteristics or recording conditions (copyright-  
protected in a particular way, etc.).  
Compact discs are not subjected to wear during play,  
but damage to the disc surface when the disc is being  
handled can adversely affect the discs play.  
Do not try to clean the discs surface by using any type  
of disc cleaner, record spray, antistatic spray or liquid,  
or any other chemical-based liquid, because such  
Do not use cleaning discs or warped discs. All of these  
could damage the unit.  
substances might irreparably damage the discs surface.  
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high temperature  
or high humidity for a long period of time, because  
these might warp or otherwise damage the disc.  
To prevent a malfunction of this unit  
Do not use any non standard shaped CD (heart, etc.)  
available on the market, because it may damage the  
unit.  
No!  
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GETTING STARTED  
Installing the transportation pad  
Notes on the  
Keep the pad and the caution label, and reattach it as  
described below whenever the unit is moved. Before  
attaching it, remove all discs from the disc tray.  
transportation pad  
CDC-E500 is shipped with a transportation pad to prevent  
impact to the internal mechanism that could occur during  
transportation. Before turning CDC-E500 on, make sure  
to remove the pad.  
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Press DISC 1 , DISC 2 or DISC 3 to open  
the tray.  
When just one disc holder comes out, press DISC  
SKIP so that two holders come out.  
Before using the unit  
Pass the strip of the pad through the hole to bind two  
disc holders together.  
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Take off the caution label.  
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Draw the pad out.  
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TU  
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C
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PA  
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DIS  
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Fix the strip on the pad with the caution label.  
NATURAL SOUND COMPACT DISC PLAYER CDC–E500  
Press STANDBY/ON on CDC-E500 to close the  
disc tray.  
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GETTING STARTED  
Remote control operation range  
Remote control  
VOLUME  
NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER RX–E400  
STANDBY/ON  
This remote control controls a whole system: not only  
RX-E400 but also CDC-E500. Moreover, a cassette deck  
(KX-E300) and MD recorder (MDX-E300) that level up  
your system can be operated by it. Operating buttons for  
each unit are explained on the pages below:  
DISPLAY  
MEMORY  
TIMER ADJ  
AUTO/MAN'L  
TIMER  
PRESET/BAND  
PRESET/TUNING  
TIMER  
MIN  
MAX  
HOUR  
MIN  
INPUT  
BASS  
TREBLE  
BALANCE  
PHONES  
+
+
L
R
Receiver, RX-E400:  
p.8  
CD player, CDC-E500:  
Cassette deck, KX-E300:  
MD recorder, MDX-E300:  
p.15  
p.21  
p.21  
Remote control  
sensor  
Battery installation  
Within approximately  
6 m (20 feet)  
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3
Remove the battery compartment cover.  
Notes  
There should be no large obstacles between the remote control  
Insert batteries into the battery compartment.  
Replace the battery compartment cover.  
and the main unit.  
If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong  
lighting (especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.),  
it might cause the remote control not to work correctly. In this  
case, reposition the main unit to avoid direct lighting.  
Battery replacement  
If you find that the remote control must be used closer to  
the main unit than usual, the batteries are weak. Replace  
batteries with new ones.  
Removing the protection sheet  
The remote control is shipped with a protection sheet to  
prevent the surface from being scratched during  
transportation.  
When removing the sheet, first put adhesive tape on an  
edge of the remote control so that the tape sticks to the  
sheet. Then peel the sheet off with the tape.  
Notes  
Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for replacement.  
Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside  
the battery compartment.)  
Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be used for  
an extended period of time.  
If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching  
the leaked material or letting it come in contact with clothing,  
etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before  
installing new batteries.  
Note  
Do not scratch the remote control surface when peeling the  
sheet off.  
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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 “–”.  
Right speaker  
Left speaker  
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FM antenna  
2
AM antenna  
C
IN  
MD  
OUT  
FM ANT  
D
A
75UNBAL.  
R
L
IN  
GND  
TAPE  
OUT  
AM  
ANT  
+
B
IN  
CD  
E
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
SYSTEM  
CONNECTOR  
IN  
6MIN./SPEAKER  
AUX  
SPEAKERS  
R
L
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4
To wall outlet  
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4
Connect the indoor FM antenna.  
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2
Connect the Speakers.  
1 Unscrew the knob.  
2 Remove approx. 10 mm (4) of insulation from  
each of the speaker wires and insert the bare wire  
into the terminal.  
FM ANT  
UNBAL  
75  
3 Tighten the knob to secure the wire.  
Red: positive(+)  
Black: negative()  
2
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.  
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Notes  
Use external FM/AM antennas if you need better reception.  
Consult your dealer.  
The AM loop antenna should be placed apart from the main  
unit. The antenna may be hung on a wall.  
Connect the AM loop antenna.  
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.  
To connect the subwoofer (optional)  
You can reinforce the bass frequencies by adding a  
subwoofer (optional).  
Connect the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal of the unit to  
the INPUT terminal of the subwoofer.  
GND  
AM  
ANT  
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GETTING STARTED  
Connecting the system  
Connecting RX-E400 and CDC-E500  
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Connect to using the Audio pin cable.  
Insert the plugs into the jacks of the same color.  
Connect RX-E400 and CDC-E500 with the system control cable.  
The other SYSTEM CONNECTOR of CDC-E500 is for connecting MDX-E300 or KX-E300.  
Connect the AC power plug of CDC-E500 to AC OUTLET of RX-E400.  
This connection reduces the standby power consumption of CDC-E500.  
C
IN  
To wall outlet  
MD  
OUT  
FM ANT  
D
A
75UNBAL.  
R
L
IN  
GND  
TAPE  
OUT  
AM  
ANT  
<RX-E400>  
+
B
IN  
CD  
E
SUBWOOFER  
OUT  
SYSTEM  
CONNECTOR  
IN  
6MIN./SPEAKER  
AUX  
SPEAKERS  
R
L
System control cable  
2
Audio pin cable  
1
To RX-E400  
3
ANALOG  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
SYSTEM  
CONNECTOR  
OUT  
E
<CDC-E500>  
OUT  
L
R
Adding KX-E300 and MDX-E300 to the above system  
(For details, refer to the owner's manual supplied with the respective component.)  
1 Connect Å and ı of RX-E400 to Å and ı of KX-E300.  
2 Connect Ç and Î of RX-E400 to Ç and Î of MDX-E300.  
3 Connect an external component to the AUX terminal of RX-E400.  
4 Connect DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT of CDC-E500 to DIGITAL OPTICAL IN of MDX-E300.  
Take off the covers of the optical fiber cable plug, the DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack, and the DIGITAL OPTICAL  
IN jack before making digital connections. Be sure to replace the terminals cover when the terminal on the rear panel  
is not being used, in order to protect from dust.  
Caution  
Never turn RX-E400 on until all connections between components have been completed.  
Never connect or disconnect the system control cable and/or power cord while the system components are turned on.  
6
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.  
Adjusting the brightness  
of the display  
You can adjust the brightness of the display. If you have  
connected the CD player (CDC-E500), 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.  
HOUR MIN  
STANDBY/ON DISPLAY  
VOLUME  
NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER RXE400  
STANDBY/ON  
DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
MEMORY  
TIMER ADJ  
AUTO/MAN'L  
TIMER  
PRESET/BAND  
PRESET/TUNING  
TIMER  
MIN  
MAX  
VOLUME  
NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER RXE400  
HOUR  
MIN  
INPUT  
BASS  
TREBLE  
BALANCE  
STANDBY/ON  
PHONES  
+
+
L
R
DISPLAY  
MEMORY  
TIMER ADJ  
AUTO/MAN'L  
TIMER  
PRESET/BAND  
PRESET/TUNING  
TIMER  
MIN  
MAX  
HOUR  
MIN  
INPUT  
BASS  
TREBLE  
BALANCE  
PHONES  
+
+
L
R
TIME ADJ PRESET/BAND  
1
2
3
Turn on the power by pressing STANDBY/ON on  
the front panel, or POWER on the remote control.  
INPUT  
While the power is on, press DISPLAY to display  
the time.  
Press and hold DISPLAY for about two seconds so that  
Dimmer 0appears on the display. While holding  
DISPLAY, turn INPUT clockwise to increase or  
counterclockwise to decrease brightness.  
While holding TIME ADJ, press HOUR to set the  
hour.  
If you want to move the time in the reverse  
direction, press HOUR while holding TIME ADJ  
and PRESET/BAND.  
4
While holding TIME ADJ, press MIN to set the  
minutes.  
Control Range: 0 to 6 (Preset value: 0)  
If you want to move the time in the reverse  
direction, press MIN while holding TIME ADJ  
and PRESET/BAND.  
To display the clock  
Press DISPLAY.  
The current time appears for about 8 seconds, then the  
normal display returns. Some buttons and controls may  
not work while the current time is displayed.  
Note  
In the event of a power failure or when the AC power cord is  
disconnected for more than five minutes, you must reset the  
clock.  
7
RX-E400 NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS  
Front panel  
1 2  
3 4 5 6 7 8  
9
VOLUME  
NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER RX–E400  
STANDBY/ON  
DISPLAY  
MEMORY  
TIMER ADJ  
AUTO/MAN'L  
TIMER  
PRESET/BAND  
PRESET/TUNING  
TIMER  
MIN  
MAX  
HOUR  
MIN  
INPUT  
BASS  
TREBLE  
BALANCE  
PHONES  
L
R
+
+
0 q  
w
e
r
t
1 STANDBY/ON (P.10)  
9 VOLUME (P.10)  
2 TIMER indicator (P.13)  
0 PHONES (P.10)  
3 DISPLAY (P.13)  
q Remote control sensor (P.4)  
w BASS (P.10)  
4 TIME ADJ (P.7) / MEMORY (P.12)  
5 AUTO/MAN’L (P.11) / TIMER (P.13)  
6 PRESET/BAND (P.11)  
e TREBLE (P.10)  
r BALANCE (P.10)  
t INPUT (P.10)  
7 Display (This page)  
8 PRESET/TUNING  
/
(P.11)  
HOUR/MIN (P.7/P.13)  
Display  
PRESET  
EDIT  
STEREO AUTO  
TUNED  
TIMER  
SLEEP  
MEMORY  
1
2 3 4 5 6 7  
8
9
1 Multi-information display  
2 EDIT indicator  
6 AUTO indicator (P.11)  
7 MEMORY indicator (P.12)  
8 TIMER indicator (P.13)  
9 SLEEP indicator (P.14)  
3 PRESET indicator (P.12)  
4 STEREO indicator (P.11)  
5 TUNED indicator (P.11)  
8
RX-E400 NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS  
Remote control  
1 POWER (P.10)  
POWER  
2 Preset numbers (P.12)  
3 A/B/C/D/E (P.12)  
1
2
1
2
3
4 PRESET  
/
(P.12)  
1
4
2
5
3
6
5 TUNER (RX-E400) (P.12)  
6 MD (MDX-E300) (P.21)  
7 TAPE (KX-E300) (P.21)  
8 CD (CDC-E500) (P.16)  
4
7
5
8
6
9
7
0
8
+10  
+100  
PROG  
REP  
RANDOM  
9 AUX (The equipment connected to the AUX  
A
MODE  
B
C
terminal) (P.6)  
3
TEXT/  
TIME  
DISC SKIP  
0 SLEEP (P.14)  
D
E
q DISPLAY (P.13)  
w VOLUME %/(P.10)  
TAPE  
Note  
DIRECTION  
5~9 are operation buttons and input selectors for each  
5
component.  
PRESET  
TUNER  
CD  
PRESET  
4
6
MD  
TAPE  
7
8
9
AUX  
MD  
TAPE  
REC  
/
PAUSE  
REC  
/
PAUSE  
MODE  
DUBBING  
START  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
0
q
w
VOLUME  
9
BASIC OPERATIONS  
1
2
Set the volume to MINby turning VOLUME.  
Listening to a source  
Turn on the power by pressing STANDBY/ON on  
the front panel, or POWER on the remote control.  
STANDBY/ON  
TREBLE  
VOLUME  
Piano Craft series components that have correct  
system connections made to RX-E400 can be  
controlled to turn to the on or standby mode by  
RX-E400. However, once the connected  
VOLUME  
NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER RXE400  
STANDBY/ON  
components are turned to the standby mode with  
their respective STANDBY/ON, they cannot be  
controlled by RX-E400 STANDBY/ON.  
DISPLAY  
MEMORY  
TIMER ADJ  
AUTO/MAN'L  
TIMER  
PRESET/BAND  
PRESET/TUNING  
TIMER  
MIN  
MAX  
HOUR  
MIN  
INPUT  
BASS  
TREBLE  
BALANCE  
PHONES  
+
+
L
R
3
Select the desired input source by turning INPUT so  
that the source appears on the display.  
When you operate the component connected to the  
AUX terminal, turn INPUT to select AUX.  
INPUT  
PHONES  
BASS  
BALANCE  
4
5
Play the source. (Refer to the owners manual  
supplied with each selected component.)  
POWER  
POWER  
Adjust the volume level by turning VOLUME on the  
front panel or pressing VOLUME %/on the remote  
control.  
1
2
3
1
4
2
5
3
6
4
7
5
8
6
9
6
If desired, adjust BASS, TREBLE, and BALANCE.  
7
0
8
+10  
+100  
PROG  
BASS: Turn this control clockwise to increase (or  
counterclockwise to decrease) the low frequency  
response.  
REP  
RANDOM  
A
MODE  
B
C
DISC SKIP  
TEXT/TIME  
D
E
TREBLE: Turn this control clockwise to increase (or  
counterclockwise to decrease) the high frequency  
response.  
TAPE  
DIRECTION  
BALANCE: Adjust the balance of the output volume  
from the left and right speakers to compensate for  
sound imbalance caused by the speaker location or  
listening room conditions.  
PRESET  
TUNER  
CD  
PRESET  
MD  
TAPE  
AUX  
MD  
TAPE  
REC  
/
PAUSE  
REC  
/
PAUSE  
When you use headphones  
MODE  
DUBBING  
START  
DISPLAY  
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. You can  
listen to the sound to be output from the main speakers  
through the headphones.  
SLEEP  
VOLUME %/fi  
VOLUME  
When you have finished using this  
unit  
Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel again or  
POWER on the remote control to set this unit to the  
standby mode.  
Auto standby function  
This unit will be put automatically into the standby mode  
under the following conditions:  
A component connected with a system control cable is  
selected as an input source.  
The component connected to this unit is in stop mode  
and not operated for 30 minutes.  
10  
TUNING  
Manual tuning  
Listening to the radio  
1
2
3
Follow steps 1 and 2 described in Automatic  
tuning.”  
You can find radio stations automatically and manually.  
AUTO/MANL PRESET/TUNING  
/
Press AUTO/MANL so that AUTOdisappears  
from the display.  
VOLUME  
NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER RXE400  
STANDBY/ON  
Press PRESET/TUNING  
frequency) or (For a lower frequency) to select  
your desired station.  
(For a higher  
DISPLAY  
MEMORY  
TIMER ADJ  
AUTO/MAN'L  
TIMER  
PRESET/BAND  
PRESET/TUNING  
TIMER  
MIN  
MAX  
HOUR  
MIN  
Each time you press PRESET/TUNING or  
,
INPUT  
BASS  
TREBLE  
BALANCE  
PHONES  
the frequency changes step by step.  
+
+
L
R
PRESET/BAND  
INPUT  
Automatic tuning  
1
2
Select TUNER by turning INPUT so that the  
frequency of a radio station appears in the display.  
Press PRESET/BAND to select the reception band.  
Do not select the preset tuning mode (in which  
PRESETappears on the display).  
3
4
5
Press AUTO/MANL so that AUTOappears in the  
display.  
Press PRESET/TUNING  
(For a higher  
frequency) or (For a lower frequency).  
The unit starts searching for a station.  
STEREO AUTO  
TUNED  
When the unit finds a station, the unit stops searching  
and TUNEDappears on the display.  
6
If the located station is not the one you want, repeat  
steps 4 and 5 until a station you want is tuned.  
Notes  
If automatic tuning search does not find the desired station, try  
manual tuning as described next.  
When an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength is  
received, STEREOappears on the display and you can listen  
to stereo sound.  
11  
TUNING  
To preset stations automatically  
Presetting stations  
1
2
Select TUNER as input source by turning INPUT.  
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.  
Press MEMORY for about 2 seconds.  
The unit starts presetting stations, AUTOand  
MEMORYwill flash on the display.  
Received stations are stored to A1, A2...A8 sequentially.  
After 40 stations or all FM and AM stations are stored, the  
display will show the preset station A1.  
PRESET/TUNING  
/
VOLUME  
NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER RXE400  
To recall a preset station  
STANDBY/ON  
Press TUNER and select the desired number by pressing  
PRESET/BAND and PRESET/TUNING  
/
on the  
DISPLAY  
MEMORY  
TIMER ADJ  
AUTO/MAN'L  
TIMER  
PRESET/BAND  
PRESET/TUNING  
TIMER  
MIN  
MAX  
HOUR  
MIN  
INPUT  
front panel or PRESET  
/
, A/B/C/D/E and 18 on  
BASS  
TREBLE  
BALANCE  
PHONES  
the remote control.  
+
+
L
R
POWER  
1
2
3
1
4
2
5
3
6
18  
MEMORY PRESET/BAND  
INPUT  
4
7
5
8
6
9
To preset stations manually  
7
0
8
+10  
+100  
PROG  
1
Tune in a desired station.  
(Refer to the previous page for the tuning procedure.)  
REP  
RANDOM  
A
MODE  
B
C
DISC SKIP  
A/B/C/D/E  
TEXT  
/
TIME  
2
3
Press MEMORY.  
D
E
Within about 5 seconds, use PRESET/TUNING  
/
to select a desired preset number. Continue  
pressing PRESET/TUNING to select the  
group of the preset stations (A, B, C, D, and E).  
TAPE  
DIRECTION  
/
TUNER  
PRESET  
PRESET  
TUNER  
CD  
PRESET  
/
MD  
TAPE  
AUX  
PRESET  
STEREO  
TUNED  
MD  
TAPE  
REC  
/
PAUSE  
REC  
/
PAUSE  
MEMORY  
MODE  
DUBBING  
START  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
4
5
Press MEMORY.  
MEMORY, PRESET, and preset number will  
appear on the display.  
VOLUME  
The arrow will appear for a second when  
it is preset.  
PRESET  
STEREO  
TUNED MEMORY  
Repeat steps 1 to 4 until all desired stations are  
preset.  
Notes  
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.  
12  
USING THE BUILT-IN TIMER  
3. Timer REC  
Before using the timer  
Select the recording component by turning  
INPUT. If you like to enjoy timer play with  
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  
the systemon page 6. For details, refer to the instructions  
supplied with the MDX-E300 or KX-E300.  
TUNER or AUX, select REC Mode OFF.  
(Example)  
Timer play and recording  
4. ON Time  
By using the built-in timer, you can have the unit turn on  
at a specified time and begin playing or recording  
automatically. You can also specify the turn off time.  
ON Timeappears on the display for a second,  
and changed to the time setting mode.  
Press HOUR to set the hour.  
Press MIN to set the minute.  
DISPLAY  
HOUR MIN  
VOLUME  
NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER RXE400  
5. OFF Time  
STANDBY/ON  
Set the time the same way as above.  
If you set the ON time but not OFF time, the timer  
play or recording will finish automatically after an  
hour.  
DISPLAY  
MEMORY  
TIMER ADJ  
AUTO/MAN'L  
TIMER  
PRESET/BAND  
PRESET/TUNING  
TIMER  
MIN  
MAX  
HOUR  
MIN  
INPUT  
BASS  
TREBLE  
BALANCE  
PHONES  
+
+
L
R
Notes  
The display mode will change in about 8 seconds. If the  
mode is changed before the setting is completed, call the  
mode again by pressing DISPLAY once or more.  
If you select the input other than TUNER and AUX on  
2. Timer Input, 3. Timer RECis skipped.  
TIMER  
INPUT  
1
Press DISPLAY.  
Whenever DISPLAY is pressed, the display mode  
changes as follows:  
2
Press TIMER to complete the timer setting.  
The system is put in the standby mode.  
TIMER indicator lights up.  
1. Clock Time (TIMER on/off mode)  
If you have not set the clock yet Set Clock”  
appears. You need to set the current time as  
described on page 7.  
If you continue using the system, press STANDBY/  
ON to turn on this unit.  
To cancel the timer play setting  
Press DISPLAY to show the current time, then press  
TIMER so that TIMERgoes off from the display. You  
can also cancel by pressing TIMER in standby mode.  
2. Timer Input  
Select the source to be played by turning INPUT.  
Timer recording is possible only when you  
select TUNER or AUX.  
Note  
In the event of a power failure or when the AC power cord is  
disconnected for more than five minutes, you must reset the  
clock.  
13  
USING THE BUILT-IN TIMER  
Sleep timer  
The unit can be turned off automatically at a selected  
SLEEP time.  
PRESET  
TUNER  
PRESET  
MD  
CD  
TAPE  
AUX  
MD  
TAPE  
REC  
/
PAUSE  
REC  
/
PAUSE  
MODE  
DUBBING  
START  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
SLEEP  
VOLUME  
1
2
Play the desired sound source.  
Press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired sleep time  
appears in the display. Each time you press SLEEP,  
the sleep time changes as follows:  
SLEEP 2h00m  
SLEEP 1h30m  
SLEEP 1h00m  
SLEEP 0h30m  
SLEEP OFF  
About 4 seconds after setting, the normal display will  
resume.  
SLEEPwill appear in the display.  
3
The unit will turn off automatically when the selected  
sleep time is reached.  
14  
CDC-E500 NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS  
Front panel  
1
2 3  
4
5
NATURAL SOUND COMPACT DISC PLAYER CDC-E500  
DISC  
DISC  
DISC  
1
2
3
DISC SKIP  
STANDBY/ON  
6 7 8  
1 STANDBY/ON  
2 Display (this page)  
3 Disc tray (P.17)  
4 DISC SKIP (P.18)  
5 DISC 1/2/3 (Open/Close) (P.17)  
6 & (Stop) (P.17)  
7 ^ (Play/Pause) (P.17)  
8 $/! (Skip/Search Backward)  
/(Skip/Search Forward) (P.17)  
Display  
1
2 3 4  
5
6
7
1DISC REP PROG RANDOM CDTEXT  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
1 2 3  
3DISCS S F TITLE ARTIST TRACK 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20  
OOOOOOOOOOOO  
9
0
8
1 Disc indicator  
7 Music calendar  
2 1 DISC/3 DISCS (Disc play mode) indicator  
3 REP S/F (Single or Full) indicator (P.19)  
4 PROG indicator (P.20)  
8 Multi-information display  
9 * (Pause) indicator  
0 (Play) indicator  
5 RANDOM indicator (P.19)  
6 CD-TEXT indicator (P.18)  
15  
CDC-E500 NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS  
Remote control  
1 Numeric buttons (P.17)  
POWER  
+100 button is used when operating  
MDX-E300.  
1
2
3
2 REP (Repeat) (P.19)  
1
4
2
5
3
6
3 RANDOM (Random) (P.19)  
4 PROG (Program) (P.20)  
5 MODE (P.19)  
1
2
4
7
5
8
6
9
7
0
8
+10  
+100  
PROG  
6 TEXT/TIME (P.18)  
7 DISC SKIP (P.18)  
REP  
RANDOM  
4
7
8
8 ^ (Play/Pause) (P.17)  
9 & (Stop) (P.17)  
A
MODE  
B
C
DISC SKIP  
3
5
TEXT  
/
TIME  
D
E
0 $ ! (Skip/Search Backward) (P.17)  
q ⁄ › (Skip/Search Forward) (P.17)  
w CD input (P.17)  
6
9
0
q
TAPE  
DIRECTION  
PRESET  
TUNER  
CD  
PRESET  
MD  
TAPE  
w
AUX  
MD  
TAPE  
REC  
/
PAUSE  
REC  
/
PAUSE  
MODE  
DUBBING  
START  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
VOLUME  
16  
CD OPERATIONS  
3
Press DISC 1 , DISC 2 or DISC 3 to open  
the disc tray, and place a CD on the tray.  
Playing a disc  
DISC SKIP  
$/!/›  
0
0
5
E  
C
D
C
ER  
Y
LA  
P
C
IS  
D
T
C
PA  
M
O
C
D
N
U
O
S
L
A
R
TU  
A
N
NATURAL SOUND COMPACT DISC PLAYER CDC-E500  
DISC  
DISC  
DISC  
1
2
3
DISC SKIP  
STANDBY/ON  
4
5
Press the selected discs DISC button to close the  
disc tray.  
To insert other CDs, follow the same procedure.  
&
^
Press ^ to start play.  
This unit starts play.  
POWER  
To pause play  
Press ^.  
1
2
3
To resume play, press ^ again.  
1
4
2
5
3
6
Numeric  
buttons  
4
7
5
8
6
9
To stop play  
Press &.  
7
0
8
+10  
+100  
PROG  
To eject the CD  
REP  
RANDOM  
Press to open the disc tray, and remove the CD from  
the tray.  
A
MODE  
B
C
DISC SKIP  
TEXT  
/
TIME  
MODE  
DISC SKIP  
D
E
^
To play a specific track on the disc  
(Skip)  
&
TAPE  
$ !/⁄ ›  
DIRECTION  
Direct play  
PRESET  
TUNER  
CD  
PRESET  
Select a desired track using the numeric button.  
(Example: To select 35, press +10 three times so that  
3 –” appears in the display, then press 5.)  
MD  
TAPE  
CD  
AUX  
MD  
TAPE  
Skip play  
REC  
/
PAUSE  
REC  
/
PAUSE  
Press /to skip forward or $/! to skip  
backward. Press once for each track to be skipped.  
MODE  
DUBBING  
START  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
Notes  
You cannot enter a number that is higher than the last track  
number on the selected disc.  
VOLUME  
These operations can also be performed when the unit is in the  
pause or stop mode.  
During stop mode, if /or $/! is pressed, the  
track number successively changes to higher numbers (or  
lower numbers).  
To advance or reverse playback  
rapidly (Search)  
1
2
Turn on the power of RX-E400 and CDC-E500.  
(Refer to page 10.)  
Press and hold /to advance playback rapidly, and  
$/! to reverse playback rapidly.  
Press CD on the remote control in order to operate  
the CD player by the remote control.  
Note  
This unit cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW disc unless the disc is  
finalized. Please make sure to finalize the disc on the CD  
recorder before playing on this unit.  
17  
CD OPERATIONS  
To change the disc play mode  
Selecting the time  
display and CD TEXT  
If necessary, change the disc play mode by pressing  
MODE on the remote control.  
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.  
All disc play mode:  
All disc on the disc tray are  
played sequentially.  
POWER  
3DISCS  
1
2
3
Single disc play mode:  
Only the designated disc is  
played.  
1
4
2
5
3
6
4
7
5
8
6
9
1DISC  
7
0
8
+10  
+100  
PROG  
REP  
RANDOM  
A
MODE  
B
C
DISC SKIP  
To select another disc  
TEXT  
/
TIME  
D
E
TEXT/TIME  
Press DISC SKIP once or more.  
The circle around the selected disc number lights up.  
Each time you press TEXT/TIME the display changes as  
follows:  
(Example) When the disc 2 is selected.  
The current track number  
Elapsed time of the  
1 2 3  
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
3DISCS  
current track  
03  
3:53  
To exchange a disc (or discs) while  
playing (PLAY  
XCHANGE)  
Remaining time of the  
current track  
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
3DISCS  
03  
-2:22  
You can open the disc tray without interrupting play by  
pressing one of DISC 1/2/3 (not the currently playing  
one).  
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
3DISCS  
Total disc play time  
03(T)  
50:33  
3
4
5
6
7
Total remaining time of  
the disc  
1
2
3
3DISCS  
03(T) -33:00  
CD-TEXTappears on the display if  
a CD has CD TEXT.  
Disc title  
Artist name  
Track name  
Note  
The disc title, artist names, or track names may not be  
displayed with some CD TEXT discs. In this case, (NO  
ENTRY)appears on the display for about two seconds and  
then go back to the time display.  
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CD OPERATIONS  
Random-sequence play  
Repeat play  
The unit can play all the tracks in a random sequence.  
You can play any desired track or disc repeatedly.  
Press REP to select the repeat mode.  
POWER  
POWER  
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2
3
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+10  
+100  
PROG  
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0
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+10  
+100  
PROG  
REP  
RANDOM  
A
MODE  
B
C
DISC SKIP  
REP  
RANDOM  
RANDOM  
DISC SKIP  
TEXT  
/
TIME  
MODE  
A
MODE  
B
C
DISC SKIP  
REP  
D
E
TEXT  
/
TIME  
D
E
1
2
If necessary, switch the disc play mode by pressing  
MODE.  
SINGLE REPEAT  
The current track is played repeatedly.  
If the single disc play mode is selected, select the  
desired disc by pressing DISC SKIP.  
REP  
S
Press RANDOM.  
“RANDOM” appears on the display.  
The unit starts random sequence play.  
FULL REPEAT  
When the CD player is in the single disc play mode:  
The designated disc is played repeatedly.  
When the CD player is in the all disc play mode:  
All discs on the disc tray are played repeatedly.  
To cancel random-sequence play  
mode  
Press & or RANDOM.  
• “RANDOM” disappears from the display.  
REP  
F
Notes  
This feature will not function during programming, or during  
programmed play.  
• In random-sequence play mode, all randomly  
sequenced tracks are played repeatedly in the same  
order.  
If /is pressed during random-sequence play, the next  
randomly programmed track will be played.  
If $/! is pressed, play will return to the beginning of the  
current track.  
Total remaining time on the disc will not be displayed during  
random-sequence play.  
To cancel repeat play mode  
Press REP successively until “REP S” and “REP F”  
disappear from the display.  
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CD OPERATIONS  
4
Use the numeric buttons to select a track number.  
Program play  
By creating a program, you can enjoy listening to your  
favourite tracks in any desired order. As many as 30  
tracks can be programmed in sequence.  
The selected track number and the total play time  
of the programmed tracks appear on the display,  
and it will soon be replaced by the display of the  
next play order. Programmed track numbers on  
the selected disc will stop flashing and light up on  
the music calendar.  
POWER  
Pressing TEXT/TIME displays the total play time  
of the programmed tracks for about one second,  
and then it is replaced by the display of the next  
play order. When you program tracks of different  
discs, total play time does not include the time  
that takes to change discs.  
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2
3
1
4
2
5
3
6
Numeric  
buttons  
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7
5
8
6
9
7
0
8
+10  
+100  
PROG  
5
6
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program more tracks. You  
can select the same track again.  
REP  
RANDOM  
PROG  
A
MODE  
B
C
DISC SKIP  
TEXT/  
TIME  
DISC SKIP  
D
E
TEXT/TIME  
^
Press ^ to start program play.  
&
To stop program play mode  
TAPE  
$ !/⁄ ›  
DIRECTION  
Press &.  
PRESET  
TUNER  
CD  
PRESET  
Note  
MD  
TAPE  
/or $/! can be used during program play to skip  
AUX  
to tracks within the program.  
MD  
TAPE  
REC  
/
PAUSE  
REC  
/
PAUSE  
To check program data  
MODE  
DUBBING  
START  
DISPLAY  
1. Press & while the disc is playing to stop program  
SLEEP  
play.  
VOLUME  
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.”  
1
2
Press & to stop the unit.  
Press PROG.  
2. Display the track number to be changed by pressing  
“PROG” and “P-01” light up on the display, and  
all track numbers on the selected disc start  
flashing.  
// $/!.  
3. Press the numeric button of the desired track. The  
previously programmed track will be cleared from  
memory and the new one will be programmed.  
PROG  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
1
2
3
3DISCS  
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20  
P-01  
To delete all program data  
When program play is stopped, press &.  
Note  
3
If necessary, select the desired disc by pressing DISC  
SKIP.  
Turning the unit to the standby mode or opening the disc tray  
Just after you change the disc, the CD player reads  
the contents of the newly selected disc for a few  
seconds. If you go on to the next step during this  
internal operation, “WAIT” appears on the display  
and your operation is canceled.  
also deletes the program data.  
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SYSTEM CONTROL  
Controlling other components  
MDX-E300  
POWER  
1 Numeric buttons  
2 REP (Repeat)  
1
2
3
3 RANDOM  
1
4
2
5
3
6
4 TEXT/TIME  
1
4
7
5
8
6
9
5 PROG (Program)  
6 ^ (Play/Pause)  
7 ⁄ › (Skip/Search Forward)  
8 $ ! (Skip/Search Backward)  
9 & (Stop)  
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0
8
+10  
+100  
PROG  
REP  
RANDOM  
2
3
5
A
MODE  
B
C
DISC SKIP  
TEXT  
/
TIME  
0 MD input  
D
E
4
q MD REC/PAUSE  
6,1  
8,3  
9,4  
7,2  
TAPE  
DIRECTION  
KX-E300  
1 ^ (Play)  
PRESET  
TUNER  
CD  
PRESET  
2 ⁄ › (Fast-forward)  
3 $ ! (Rewind)  
4 & (Stop)  
MD  
TAPE  
0
q
5
6
AUX  
MD  
TAPE  
5 TAPE input  
REC  
/
PAUSE  
REC  
/
PAUSE  
6 TAPE REC/PAUSE  
MODE  
DUBBING  
START  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
VOLUME  
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SYSTEM CONTROL  
Before recording  
Dubbing setting  
When you record by using MDX-E300 or KX-E300, you  
must first make the connections as shown in Connecting  
the systemon page 6. 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.  
There are six different combinations of components. Once  
you choose a certain mode, recording starts and ends  
automatically in a certain way for each mode.  
AUX  
MD  
TAPE  
REC  
/
PAUSE  
REC  
/
PAUSE  
MODE  
DUBBING  
START  
DISPLAY  
DUBBING  
MODE  
DUBBING  
START  
CD synchronized  
recording  
SLEEP  
VOLUME  
You can start and stop recording a CD on a MD or a tape  
by pressing just one button.  
1
Decide the combination of the components. Each  
time you press DUBBING MODE, the mode will  
change in the below order.  
D
E
^
&
1
TAPE  
DIRECTION  
PRESET  
TUNER  
CD  
PRESET  
MD  
TAPE  
CD  
Recording automatically starts from the beginning  
of the tape. (By pressing DUBBING START, the  
tape automatically rewinds to the beginning if it is  
in the middle.)  
When the recording on side A finishes while a  
track is being played back, the recording on side B  
starts from the beginning of the same track.  
The sound is automatically faded out when it gets  
close to the end of side B.  
AUX  
MD  
TAPE  
REC  
/
PAUSE  
REC  
/
PAUSE  
MD  
REC/PAUSE  
TAPE  
REC/PAUSE  
MODE  
DUBBING  
START  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
VOLUME  
1
2
Press CD.  
Press MD REC/PAUSE to record on a MD or  
TAPE REC/PAUSE to record on a tape.  
2
3
Press ^.  
Recording starts automatically on MDX-E300 or  
KX-E300.  
To stop recording  
Press &.  
3
Play unit Record unit  
Pressing & on CDC-E500 stops CD play and turn the  
recording component into REC standbymode.  
Pressing & on MDX-E300 or KX-E300 stops recording,  
while the CD player keeps on playing.  
Note  
Recording does not pause while CDC-E500 changes discs.  
When recording the tracks of different discs, it is  
Same as CD = TAPE  
recommended to set the CD player to single disc play mode  
and record the discs individually. When recording the  
programmed sequence of the tracks of different discs, make  
sure that the length of the MD or the tape is longer than the  
total play time of the programmed tracks, so that it is enough  
to cover the time for changing discs.  
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SYSTEM CONTROL  
4
Play unit  
Record unit  
Recording automatically starts at the beginning of  
the tape. (By pressing DUBBING START, the  
tape automatically rewinds to the beginning if it is  
in the middle.)  
2
Press DUBBING START to start recording.  
Note  
The displays 1~4 which include the component you have  
not connected to your receiver (RX-E400) will be skipped.  
Recording does not pause while CDC-E500 changes discs.  
When recording the tracks of different discs, it is  
recommended to set the CD player to single disc play mode  
and record the discs individually. When recording the  
programmed sequence of the tracks of different discs, make  
sure that the length of the MD or the tape is longer than the  
total play time of the programmed tracks, so that it is enough  
to cover the time for changing discs.  
To stop dubbing  
Press &.  
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
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.  
SYMPTOM  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
The unit does not switch ON when  
the STANDBY/ON is pressed.  
The AC power cord is not connected or not  
completely connected.  
Securely connect the power cord.  
No sound from one speaker.  
The sound suddenly goes off.  
Loose speaker connections.  
Connect properly.  
The protection circuit has been activated  
because of a short circuit, etc.  
Check the speaker wires are not touching each other  
and then turn the unit back on.  
No sound from an external unit  
connected with this unit or play does  
not begin.  
Incorrect cord connections.  
Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists,  
the cords may be defective.  
Input source selection is not proper.  
Make a proper input source selection.  
Sound distorted.  
The component connected to this unit is  
disconnected from AC outlet.  
Connect the AC power cord of the component to an  
AC outlet.  
Excessive static in FM broadcasts.  
Interference from starting motor of a nearby  
car.  
Position the FM antenna as high and as far away  
from nearby roads as possible. Connect using a  
coaxial cable.  
Interference from the thermostat of a nearby  
electrical appliance.  
Noise increases during stereo  
broadcasts.  
Antenna input is too weak due to obstructions  
or excessive distance from the broadcasting  
station.  
Check the antenna connection.  
Install a multi-element type FM antenna if possible.  
Stereo broadcasts are noisy and  
STEREO indicator blinks on and off.  
Insufficient antenna input.  
Install an antenna appropriate for the electric field  
strength of your area.  
Cannot select preset stations.  
Preset memory has been erased.  
Reprogram memory presets.  
Buzzing or static during AM  
broadcasts.  
Interference from sources such as lightning,  
fluorescent lights, electric motors or thermostat lessened by grounding AM loop antenna.  
of nearby electrical appliance.  
The problem is difficult to eliminate, but can be  
TV or microprocessor is being used nearby.  
Move away from TV or microprocessor.  
Properly connect the AM loop antenna.  
Change orientation of the AM loop antenna.  
Install an external AM loop antenna.  
Set current time.  
AM broadcast sensitivity is poor.  
Radio signal is weak or the antenna is not  
properly connected.  
Cannot set timer.  
Current time is not set.  
The unit does not work normally.  
The internal microcomputer has been frozen  
by an external electric shock (lightning,  
excessive static electricity, etc.) or the power  
supply with low voltage.  
Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet, and  
then plug in again after about one minute.  
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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.  
The disc is dirty.  
Reload the disc with the label side facing up.  
Clean the disc.  
Play is delayed, or begins at the  
wrong place.  
The disc may be scratched or damaged.  
Check the disc carefully; replace it if necessary.  
CD synchronized recording or  
Automatic recording function does  
not work.  
The system cable is not connected securely.  
Connect the system cable properly.  
Sound skips.”  
The unit is being subjected to vibrations or  
impacts.  
Relocate the unit.  
Clean the disc.  
The disc is dirty.  
Sound hums.”  
Improper cable connections.  
Securely connect the audio cables. If the problem  
persists, the cables may be defective.  
Noise from inside of the unit.  
The disc may be warped.  
Replace the disc.  
The remote control does not work.  
The batteries of the remote control are too  
weak.  
Replace the batteries with new ones.  
Remote control is too far away or is being  
used at an incorrect angle.  
Use within 6 meters and 60 degree radius.  
Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type  
of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the  
remote control sensor of the unit.  
Change the position of the unit.  
TV functions strangely when the  
remote control is being used.  
Remote control is being used near TV set  
with a remote control sensor.  
Relocate this unit away from the TV or cover the  
TVs remote control sensor.  
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
Specifications  
<RX-E400>  
<CDC-E500>  
Amplifier section  
CD player section  
Minimum RMS output power per channel  
D/A converter ...................................................................... S-bit DAC  
Frequency response ...................................... 2 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.5 dB  
S/N ratio ................................................................................... 102 dB  
................................................ 55 W + 55 W (61kHz 0.1% THD)  
.............................. 40 W + 40 W (620 Hz to 20 kHz 0.1% THD)  
DIN Standard output power per channel (Europe model)  
................................................ 60 W + 60 W (41kHz 0.7% THD)  
Input sensitivity/Impedance  
Laser diode properties  
Material: GaAIAs  
Wavelength: 780 nm  
CD/TAPE/MD/AUX ................................................. 150 mV/47 kΩ  
Frequency response  
CD etc. ..................................................... 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.5 dB  
Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz to 20 kHz)  
Emission duration: continuous  
Laser output: max. 44.6 µW*  
CD etc. 20 W, 6 ...................................................................0.04%  
Signal-to-Noise ratio (IHF-A Network)  
CD etc. (250 mV, Input shorted) ............................................. 98 dB  
Output level/Impedance  
* This output is the value measured at a distance of about 200 mm  
from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block.  
PHONES ..................................................................... 0.43 V/330 Ω  
General  
Power supply  
Tuner section  
[U.S.A. and Canada models] ................................. AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
[Australia model] ................................................... AC 240 V, 50 Hz  
Power consumption ..................................................................... 13 W  
Power consumption (standby mode) ......................................... 3.8 W  
Dimensions (W x H x D) ..................................... 217 x 108 x 347 mm  
Weight ........................................................................................ 3.5 kg  
Tuning range  
FM  
[U.S.A. and Canada models] ................................ 87.5 107.9 MHz  
[U.K., Europe, Australia and General models]  
.......................................................................... 87.50 108.00 MHz  
AM  
[U.S.A. and Canada models] ................................... 530 1710 kHz  
[U.K., Europe and Australia models] ...................... 531 1611 kHz  
[General model] ....................................... 530/531 1710/1611 kHz  
Sensitivity  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
FM (S/N 30dB) ....................................................................... 1.0 µV  
AM .................................................................................... 300 µV/m  
General  
Power supply  
[U.S.A. and Canada models] ................................. AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
[Australia model] ................................................... AC 240 V, 50 Hz  
[U.K. and Europe models] ..................................... AC 230 V, 50 Hz  
[General model] .......................... AC 110/120/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
[U.S.A. and Canada models] .................................................. 110 W  
[U.K., Europe, Australia and General models] ...................... 125 W  
Power consumption (standby mode)  
[U.S.A. and Canada models] ................................................... 0.7 W  
[U.K., Europe and Australia models] ...................................... 0.8 W  
Dimensions (W x H x D) .................................. 217 x 108 x 372 mm  
Weight ..................................................................................... 5.4 kg  
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YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A.  
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Printed in Malaysia  
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