Thank you for purchasing the YAMAHA XX-50 control amplifier. ABOUT THIS MANUAL Ta obtain the finest performance from your new control amplifier, please read this manual carefully, keeping it handy for future reference. After you know which PRECAUTIONS to take, the section CONNECTIONS will show you how to hook up the XX-50 to your power amplifier and other stereo components.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Avoid placing your XX-50 in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Also avoid locations in which the device is likely 1o be subjected to excessive dust, cold or moisture. The openings on the cabinet ensure the ventilation of the amplifier. if these openings ars obstructed, the temperature inside the cabinet will rise rapidly and eventually damage the circuits.
CONNECTIONS The connection diagram is provided on page 3. @ TURNTABLE @ CD PLAYER & TUNER e POWER AMPLIFIER @ DAT DECK @ TAPE DECK Make sure the left (L) and right {R) channels are connected consistently between components. NOTE: Before making or altering any of the connections described below, be sure 10 turn off all units. Always check that a) the RCA plug pins of the connecting cords are clean, b} the left and right channels of all unis correspond, and ¢} connections are made securely.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The Front Manet illustration is provided on page 44. € POWER switch and indicator: Pressing this switch turns power on, causing the POWER indicator to light. To turn the unit off, press again. @ TONE BYPASS switch: Press this switch to bypass the tone control circuitry, routing the signal directly to the output stage of the XX-50 (o obtain the purest sound.
OPERATIONS 1. The component(s) you wish to listen to should be turned on before powering up the XX-50 2. Making sure that the volume control is set to minimum level, press the XX-50 POWER switch, then turn on your power amplifier. 3. Select the desired program source by pressing the appropriate input selector and activate the selected component, 4. Adjust the VOLUME, LOUDNESS, BALANCE and tone controls as desired.
Dubbing, i.e. the copying of tapes or parts of tapes from one deck ic another, is performed in basically the same manner as normal source recording. The REC OUT selector determines from which of two connected decks the recording will be made, 1. Select the source tape deck with REC QUT (TAPE or DAT). 2. To monitor the scud during recording, also press the corresponding input selector {TAPE or DAT). 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before assuring that your amplifier is faulty, check the following fist. if you still have any doubts or questions, contact your nearest YAMAHA dealer. o prows Sven when the POWER switch Is ON, ® The power cord is not plugged in securely. @ Plug in securely. No sound is heard. & The wrong source is selected. & Press the input selector for the desired source. @ Power amp connections are not secure. @ Properly plug in connection cord.