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FEATURES
<RX-E400>
• Minimum RMS output power per
channel 40 W + 40 W
(6Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.1% THD)
• Full operation system remote control
• 40-Station FM/AM preset tuning
• SUBWOOFER output terminal
<CDC-E500>
• 3-Disc CD changer
• PLAY
X
CHANGE
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
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ....................... 2
CD PREVENTIVE CARE .......................... 2
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
<RX-E400>
NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS
Front panel ...........................................................8
Display................................................................. 8
Remote control .................................................... 9
BASIC OPERATIONS
Listening to a source.......................................... 10
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
<CDC-E500>
NAMES OF BUTTONS AND CONTROLS
Front panel......................................................... 15
Display............................................................... 15
Remote control .................................................. 16
CD OPERATIONS
Playing a disc..................................................... 17
Selecting the time display and CD TEXT ......... 18
Random-sequence play...................................... 19
Repeat play ........................................................ 19
Program play .....................................................20
SYSTEM CONTROL
Controlling other components ........................... 21
Before recording ................................................ 22
CD synchronized recording ............................... 22
Dubbing setting .................................................22
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Troubleshooting ................................................. 24
Specifications ....................................................26
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