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• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

Natural Sound Stereo Receiver

65W + 65W (8

) RMS Output Power, 0.04% THD, 20 – 20,000 Hz (RX-485)

45W + 45W (8

) RMS Output Power, 0.04% THD, 20 – 20,000 Hz (RX-385)

High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability

Continuously Variable Loudness Control

40-Station Random Preset Tuning

Automatic Preset Tuning

Preset Station Shifting Capability

IF Count Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning  System

Remote Control Capability

Pure Direct Switch to Reproduce the Purest Source Sound (RX-485 Only)

RX-485/385

OWNER’S MANUAL

CONTENTS

Safety Instructions ...................2
Supplied Accessories ..............4
Connections.............................5
Operations ...............................9
Tuning Operations ..................12
Preset Tuning .........................13
Remote Control Transmitter ...16
Notes about the Remote 
Control Transmitter  ................17
Troubleshooting ......................18
Specifications .........................19

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK), NO USER-SERVICEABLE

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Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo receiver.

Summary of Contents for RX-385

Page 1: ...raphical Symbols Natural Sound Stereo Receiver 65W 65W 8Ω RMS Output Power 0 04 THD 20 20 000 Hz RX 485 45W 45W 8Ω RMS Output Power 0 04 THD 20 20 000 Hz RX 385 High Dynamic Power Low Impedance Drive Capability Continuously Variable Loudness Control 40 Station Random Preset Tuning Automatic Preset Tuning Preset Station Shifting Capability IF Count Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning System Remote Contro...

Page 2: ...nplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time 14 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the inside of the unit 15 Damage Requiring Service The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spille...

Page 3: ...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 recom...

Page 4: ...fer to the instructions described below Note The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U K MODEL IMPORTANT The wire in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue NEUTRAL Brown LIVE The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not c...

Page 5: ...nected even if an outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit GND terminal For maximum safety and minimum interference connect the GND terminal to a good earth ground A good earth ground is a metal stake driven into moist earth Notes When connecting the indoor FM antenna make sure that the grooved part of the connector hole is facing downward If you need an outdoor FM antenna to improve FM recept...

Page 6: ...nd to Also refer to the owner s manual for each component to be connected to this unit Refer to ABOUT THE ACCESSORY TERMINALS on page 8 RX 485 R L A B 75Ω UNBAL PHONO CD AUX A B FM ANT GND AM ANT TAPE PB REC OUT TAPE 1 SPEAKERS Video cassette player etc Turntable Compact disc player Tape deck 1 To AC outlet Speakers A Right Left Right Left Speakers B TAPE PB REC OUT TAPE 2 Tape deck 2 R L OUTPUT G...

Page 7: ...X A B FM ANT GND AM ANT TAPE PB REC OUT TAPE 1 SPEAKERS Video cassette player etc Turntable Compact disc player Tape deck To AC outlet Speakers A Right Left Right Left Speakers B R L OUTPUT GND AUDIO OUT OUTPUT LINE IN LINE OUT 120V 50Hz 100W MAX TOTAL SWITCHED AC OUTLETS GND U S A model ...

Page 8: ...ack negative Press up the tab Insert the bare wire Remove approx 5mm 1 4 insulation from the speaker wires Press down the tab and secure the wire CONNECTING SPEAKERS ABOUT THE ACCESSORY TERMINALS AC OUTLET S U S A Canada and General models 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS Australia and U K models 1 SWITCHED OUTLET Use these to connect the power cords from your components to this unit The power to the SWITCHED o...

Page 9: ...st the BASS TREBLE BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls etc Refer to page 11 Notes RX 485 only If you select AUX TUNER CD or PHONO be sure that TAPE 1 and or TAPE 2 are not being selected If you select TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 at the same time the result will be the sound from the tape deck 1 For TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 whenever the button is pressed the corresponding input source is selected or canceled alternately ...

Page 10: ...ings have no effect on the material being recorded To dub from tape to tape only the following method of dubbing can be performed TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE RX 485 TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE RX 385 TAPE 1 MONITOR COPY INPUT AUX TUNER CD PHONO TAPE 2 COPY TAPE 1 MONITOR INPUT AUX TUNER CD PHONO TAPE 2 1 4 2 1 Select the source to be recorded When you select AUX TUNER CD or PHONO be sure that TAPE M...

Page 11: ...conditions Because one or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit the SPEAKERS switches allow you to select speaker system A or B or both at once BASS Turn this clockwise to increase or counter clockwise to decrease the low frequency response TREBLE Turn this clockwise to increase or counter clockwise to decrease the high frequency response Adjusting the continuously variable LOUDNESS co...

Page 12: ...d 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 Display information Displays the band and frequency of the received station Illuminates when an FM stereo broadcast is received in stereo Indicates ...

Page 13: ...d data from being lost even if the POWER switch is set off or the power plug is disconnected from the AC outlet or the power is cut due to temporary power failure If however the power is cut for more than one week the memory may be erased If so it can be re programmed by simply following the PRESET TUNING steps MANUAL PRESET TUNING This unit can store station frequencies selected by tuning operati...

Page 14: ...on is stored to C5 and next stations to C6 C7 sequentially If stations are stored up to E8 the automatic preset tuning is finished automatically When the automatic preset tuning is finished The display shows the frequency of the last preset station Check the contents and the number of preset stations by following the procedure of the section To recall a preset station on page 13 To recall a preset...

Page 15: ...e preset station on A5 by following the same method with step 1 4 Shows the exchange of stations is completed EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS You can exchange the places of two preset stations each other by easy operations Example If you want to shift the preset station on E1 to A5 and vice versa Flashes Flashes EDIT EDIT 2 4 ...

Page 16: ...ER SLEEP PLAY CUT PHONO SKIP PLAY CD SEARCH PAUSE STOP DISC SKIP A B C D E TUNER DIR A DECK A B DIR B TAPE 1 TAPE 2 REC PAUSE STOP REC MUTE AUX VOLUME PRESET PLAY Turns the power on off The power to the receiver is automatically turned off one hour after this key is pressed so that SLEEP illuminates on the display Selects input source Turns the volume level up down Controls compact disc player DIS...

Page 17: ...thing etc Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries Remote control transmitter operation range Notes There should be no large obstacles between the remote control transmitter 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 transmitter not to...

Page 18: ...o the component connected to the REC OUT terminals of this unit is off Because of the characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts this is limited to cases where the transmitter is too far or the antenna input is poor There is multipath interference The station is too weak Weak signal or loose antenna connections Noises will result from ligtning fluorescent lamps motors thermostats and other electrical...

Page 19: ...Quieting Sensitivity IHF 75 ohms Except Europe model Mono 1 55 µV 15 1 dBf Stereo 21 µV 37 7 dBf Usable Sensitivity 75 ohms 30 dB S N Quieting 1 kHz 100 mod Except Europe model 0 8 µV 9 3 dBf DIN Mono S N 26 dB Europe model 0 9 µV DIN Stereo S N 46 dB Europe model 24 µV Image Response Ratio Except Europe model 45 dB Europe model 80 dB IF Response Ratio 80 dB Spurious Response Ratio 70 dB AM Suppre...

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