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Yamaha R-S300 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    We Want You 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 –...
  • Page 3 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. 2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
  • Page 4 Yamaha will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONNECTIONS ... 10 Connecting speakers and source components... 10 Connecting the FM and AM antennas ... 12 Connecting an infrared signal receiver or Yamaha component to the REMOTE IN/OUT jacks... 13 Connecting power cable ... 13 BASIC OPERATION PLAYING AND RECORDING ... 14 Playing a source...

  • Page 6: Useful Features

    Bluetooth™ Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG and is used by Yamaha in accordance with a license agreement. • y indicates a tip for your operation. • Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the front panel of this unit or those on the remote controls. In case the button names differ between this unit and the remote controls, the names of the buttons on the remote controls are given in parentheses.

  • Page 7: Supplied Accessories

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Please check that you received all of the following parts. Remote control ■ Notes on remote control and batteries • Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control. • Do not drop the remote control. •...

  • Page 8: Controls And Functions

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel 1 A (power) Turns on and off the power of this unit (see page 14). On position: Pushed inward Off position: Released outward Note This unit consumes a small amount of power even when turned off or when in standby mode.
  • Page 9 A TUNING jj / ii Selects the tuning frequency when TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 18). B Remote control sensor Receives infrared signals from the remote control. C PURE DIRECT and indicator Allows you to listen to a source in the purest possible sound (see page 15).

  • Page 10: Front Panel Display

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display 1 SP (SPEAKERS) A/B indicators Light up according to the set of speakers selected. Both indicators light up when both sets of speakers are selected. 2 Input source indicators Light up brightly to indicate the input source that is currently selected.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    4 Antenna terminals Used to connect FM and AM antennas (see page 12). 5 DOCK jack Used to connect an optional Yamaha Universal Dock for iPod (such as the YDS-12), Wireless System for iPod (YID-W10), or Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver (YBA-10) (see page 24).

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control This section describes the function of each button on the remote control used to control this unit or a Yamaha CD player. ■ Common controls The following buttons can be used no matter which input source is selected.

  • Page 13: Using The Remote Control

    AA, R6, UM-3 batteries CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ■ Yamaha CD player controls The following buttons can be used to control a Yamaha CD player when CD is selected as the input source. I Yamaha CD player control buttons • s Stops playback •...

  • Page 14: Connections

    CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers and source components CAUTION • Do not connect this unit or other components to the main power until all connections between components are complete. • All connections must be correct: L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.

  • Page 15: Impedance Selector Switch

    ■ IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch CAUTION Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch while the power of this unit is turned on, as doing so may damage the unit. If the unit fails to turn on, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be fully slid to either position. If this is the case, remove the power cable and slide the switch all the way to either position.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas

    Indoor antennas for receiving FM and AM broadcasts are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. Connect each antenna correctly to the designated terminals. Note If you experience poor reception quality, install an outdoor antenna. Consult the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center about outdoor antennas. Outdoor AM antenna...

  • Page 17: Connecting An Infrared Signal Receiver Or Yamaha Component To The Remote In/Out Jacks

    Yamaha component to the REMOTE OUT jack, you can control the component using the remote control of this unit or the Yamaha component. Up to six Yamaha components can be connected in series using the remote control input and output jacks. Connecting power cable Plug the power cable into the AC wall outlet after all other connections are complete.

  • Page 18: Playing And Recording

    PLAYING AND RECORDING CAUTION Extreme caution should be exercised when you play back CDs encoded in DTS. If you play back a CD encoded in DTS on a CD player that does not support DTS, only noise will be heard, and this noise may damage your speakers.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Tonal Quality

    Adjusting the tonal quality ■ Using the PURE DIRECT switch Routes input signals from your audio sources so that the input signals bypass the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, thus eliminating any alterations to the audio signals and creating the purest possible sound. The PURE DIRECT indicator lights up and the front panel display turns off after a few seconds.
  • Page 20 PLAYING AND RECORDING ■ Adjusting the LOUDNESS control LOUDNESS Retain a full tonal range at any volume level, thus compensating for the human ears’ loss of sensitivity to high and low-frequency ranges at low volume. CAUTION If the PURE DIRECT switch is turned on with the LOUDNESS control set at a certain level, the input signals bypass the LOUDNESS control, resulting in a sudden increase in the sound output level.

  • Page 21: Recording A Source

    Recording a source Notes • The audio from the current input source is output to the TAPE REC and LINE 1 REC jacks. When TAPE is selected, audio is output to the LINE 1 REC jacks only. When LINE 1 is selected, audio is output to the TAPE REC jacks only.

  • Page 22: Fm/Am Tuning

    FM/AM TUNING There are 2 tuning methods; automatic and manual. Select either method according to your preference and the strength of station signals. Automatic tuning Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. FM, AM Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel (or press FM or AM on the remote control) to select TUNER as the input source.

  • Page 23: Manual Tuning

    Manual tuning Manual tuning is effective when station signals are weak. TUNING jj / ii FM, AM Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel (or press FM or AM on the remote control) to select TUNER as the input source. Note If you press FM or AM on the remote control to select TUNER as the input source, the corresponding band is also selected,...

  • Page 24: Automatic Station Preset (Fm Stations Only)

    FM/AM TUNING Automatic station preset (FM stations only) You can use the automatic station preset function to automatically register FM stations as presets. This function enables this unit to automatically tune in to FM stations that have a strong signal and store up to 40 of those stations in order.

  • Page 25: Manual Station Preset

    Manual station preset You can manually register up to 40 FM/AM stations (40 total). You can then easily recall any preset station by selecting its preset number. PRESET j / i MEMORY RETURN Tune in to the desired FM/AM station. See pages 18 and 19 for tuning instructions.

  • Page 26: Recalling A Preset Station

    FM/AM TUNING Recalling a preset station You can recall preset stations that were registered using automatic station preset or manual station preset. PRESET j / i Press PRESET j / i on the front panel (or PRESET j / i on the remote control) to select a preset number.

  • Page 27: Clearing All Preset Stations

    Clearing all preset stations Follow the steps below to clear all preset stations. RETURN OPTION Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel (or press FM or AM on the remote control) to select TUNER as the input source. Press OPTION on the remote control. The Option menu for TUNER is displayed (see page 29).

  • Page 28: Playing Back Tunes From Your Iphone/Ipod/Bluetooth™ Component

    PLAYING BACK TUNES FROM YOUR iPhone/iPod/ Once you have connected an optional Yamaha Universal Dock for iPod (such as the YDS-12), Wireless System for iPod (YID-W10), or Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver (YBA-10) to the DOCK jack on the rear panel of this unit, you can enjoy playback of your iPhone/iPod or Bluetooth component using the remote control supplied with this unit.

  • Page 29: Using A Universal Dock For Ipod

    Using a Universal Dock for iPod ■ Controlling your iPhone/iPod After setting your iPhone/iPod in your dock, rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel (or press DOCK on the remote control) to select DOCK as the input source to play your iPhone/iPod. While viewing the information displayed on your iPhone/iPod, use the following remote control buttons to operate (playback, pause, skip, etc.) your iPhone/iPod.

  • Page 30: Using A Wireless System For Ipod

    YID-W10 transmitter connected to your iPhone/iPod is stationed in the YID-W10 receiver. If an iPhone/iPod is charged while this unit is in Blue, flashing standby mode, the power indicator lights up brightly.

  • Page 31: Using A Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver

    Note The Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver can be paired with up to eight Bluetooth components. When the ninth device is paired, the pairing settings for the device which has not been used for the longest period of time will be deleted.
  • Page 32 • Both this unit and the Bluetooth component are paired. • The Bluetooth component is switched on. • The Bluetooth component is within 32 feet/10 meters of the Bluetooth wireless audio receiver. Operate the Bluetooth component for playback. While the Bluetooth component is playing, “BLUETOOTH”...

  • Page 33: Setting The Option Menu For Each Input Source

    SETTING THE OPTION MENU FOR EACH INPUT SOURCE The Option menu allows you to configure various settings for each input source and recall those settings automatically when an input source is selected. Also, you can view the signal information for certain input sources. The procedure for setting the Option menu items is described below.
  • Page 34 DOCK (Bluetooth) is selected as the input source. Pairing Pairs the Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver and a Bluetooth component (see page 27). “Pairing” is displayed in the Option menu only when DOCK (Bluetooth) is selected as the input source.

  • Page 35: Advanced Setup

    ■ ADVANCED SETUP menu parameters Change the initial settings to reflect the needs of your listening environment. The default settings are marked with “*”. APD (Automatic Power Down) TIMER Choices: 4H (4 hours), 8H* (8 hours), 12H (12 hours) When the POWER MANAGEMENT switch on the rear panel of this unit (see page 7) is set to ON, this unit automatically enters standby mode if it is not operated for the specified amount of time.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the chart below if this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off this unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. ■ General...
  • Page 37 Problem Incorrect cable connections. A “humming” sound can be heard. No connection from the turntable to the GND terminal. The record is being played on a turntable The volume level is with an MC cartridge. low while playing a record. The component connected to the TAPE The volume level REC or LINE 1 REC output jacks of this...
  • Page 38 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Tuner Problem The particular characteristics of the FM FM stereo stereo broadcasts being received may reception is cause this problem when the transmitter is noisy. too far away or the antenna input is poor. There is multipath interference. There is distortion, and clear reception...
  • Page 39 Remove your iPhone/iPod from the Universal Dock for iPod and then place it back in the dock. Connect an iPhone/iPod supported by the unit. Place the YID-W10 receiver as far away from this unit as possible. Cause Turn on this unit or set it to standby mode.
  • Page 40 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Bluetooth™ The following messages may be displayed on the front panel display in certain situations. Message The Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver Searching... and the Bluetooth component are in the process of pairing. The Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver and the Bluetooth component are in the process of establishing a connection.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS output power (8 Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD) ... 50 W + 50 W • Dynamic power per channel (IHF) (8/6/4/2 Ω) ... 70/77/89/100 W • Maximum power per channel [Europe model only] (1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 4 Ω) ...
  • Page 42 © 2010 Yamaha Corporation Printed in Malaysia WV17400...

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