Yamaha MCX-CA15 manual

MCX-CA15 Distributed Audio Amplifier UB MCX-CA15 MCX-CA15 AUDIO OUT SW OUT VIDEO OUT IR/CTRL ST A TUS DC IN 12V AUDIO IN OWNER'S MANUAL 00_MCX-CA15_Owners_ UB.book Page 1 Friday, April 30 , 2004 10:53 AM[...]

i (DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Pa rty: Address: T elephone: Fax: T ype of Equipmen t: Model Name : Y amaha Electronics Corporation, U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe A venu e Buena Park, CA 906 20 714-522-9105 714-670-0108 Distributed Audio Amplif ier MCX-CA15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to [...]

ii 1 T o assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully . Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2 Install these units in a well ventilated, cool, dry , c lean place — away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, an d/or cold. Allow ventilation space of at leas t 10 cm on the top, bott om, left and [...]

iii SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U .K. MODEL For U .K. cus tomer s If the socket outlets in your home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an appr opriate 3 pi n plug fitted. For details, refer to the instructions above. Note : The plug seve red from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a plug with a bare[...]

1 INTR ODUCT ION USING THE MCX-CA15 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION FEATURES . ............ ............ .......... .......... 2 SUPPLIED ACC ESSORIES ............ ......3 CONTROLS AND FUN CTIONS ..........4 Front panel ...................... ............. ............. 4 Inside front panel ...... ................ ............ .... 5 Rear panel ...........[...]

2 The MusicCA ST MCX-CA15 Dist rib u ted Audio Amplifier (hereafter , the “MCX-CA15”) is designed to output 34 W (17 W per channel) of high-quality power paired with a MusicCAST MCX-C15 Distributed Audio Controller (hereafter, the “client ”) to complete the MusicCAST system , or as an a mplifier integrated with an existing audio system. As [...]

3 INTR ODUCT ION After unpacking, check that you re ceived all of the follo wing parts. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES MCX-C15 Distributed Audio Controller UB MCX-CA15 Distributed Audio Amplifier ATTENTION: These units must be installed by a qualified technician. Do not attempt to install these units yourself. INSTALL MANUAL MCX-CA15 Distributed Audio Amplif[...]

4 1 AU D I O O U T j a c k s Connect a receiver or amplifier (audio input source) to these jacks. 2 A UD IO IN jack Connect an external stereo source, such as a DVD player or control amplifier if you want to listen to audio from that source. 3 IR/CTRL jack Connect an IR flasher (infra red emitter) to this jack if you want to control a Y AMAHA A V r[...]

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 5 INTR ODUCT ION 1 MODE switch Switches between operation modes “ A”, “B” and “C” (see page 10). 2 RESET b utto n Resets this unit after the prote ction circuitry has been activ ated or the operation mode has been changed (see page 11). 3 INPUT SENSE Detects the presence of signals input through the A UD IO IN jac[...]

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6 1 SPEAKER OUT terminals Connect speakers to these jacks using commercially av ailable speaker cables. 2 DC IN/OUT terminals When this unit is connected to a client only , connect the DC po wer cable to th ese terminals to supply power to the client. When this unit is connected to the I/O box, use these terminals to receive [...]

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 7 INTR ODUCT ION 1 A V IN jack Connect a client to this jack using the CA T -5 cable (straight) supplied with th e client to input signals from the client. 2 CONTROL OUT/IN jack Connect another MCX-CA 15 or an external component to this jack to control the power of this unit. Bottom panel AV I N CONTROL MODE A, B : OUT MODE C[...]

8 The MCX-CA15 features three diff erent operation modes for user flex ibility . Before using the MCX-CA15, you must set the operation mode to either “ A”, “B ” or “C” depending on your system configuration. Be sure to set the operation mode b efore connecting the MCX-CA15 to a live power source. ■ Operation Modes * For details on the[...]

OPERATION 9 USING THE MCX-CA15 ■ Mode comparison an d opera tion outlin e The various functions of each jack are as follo ws: IR output The IR/CTRL jack on the front panel functions as an IR output jack in “ A” mode . Y ou can connect an IR flasher to this jack to co ntrol a Y AMAHA A V receiv er using Y AMAHA A V link technology . This unit [...]

OPERATION 10 ■ T o switch the operat ion mode Y ou can switch between the operation modes on the MCX-CA15 by sliding the MODE switch located on the inside front panel to the left a nd right. • Always c heck that the operation mode is set correctly bef ore performing automatic or manual configuration on the client. • Make sure you press RESET [...]

OPERATION 11 USING THE MCX-CA15 In “B” mode, the MCX-CA15 automaticall y activ ates (exits sleep mode) when its circuitry senses a signal input from an external source connected to the A UDIO IN jack. Y ou can use INPUT SENSE to change the detectable signal threshold. T urn INPUT SENSE to the right to increas e the detectable signal threshold. [...]

12 Refer to the chart below if the MCX- CA15 does not function properly . If the problem you are experie ncing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not he lp, disconnect the power co rd, and contact the nearest authorized Y AMAHA dealer or servic e center . TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page The A V link techno logy [...]

13 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION A UDIO PERFORMANCE • Minimum RMS output power 1 kHz, 1% THD........ ......................................... .................................. ............................... .......... .................... 13 W + 13 W • Maximum power (EIAJ) 1 kHz, 10% THD...... ......................................... ............[...]

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