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We, the manufacturer Yamaha hereby declare that the MCR-140 is 14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant qualified Yamaha service personnel when any service is provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
■ Copyright and logo marks Advanced YST AirWired MCR-140 In 1988, Yamaha brought to the marketplace speaker systems Real-time uncompressed music transfer without sound utilizing YST (Yamaha Active Servo Technology) to give degradation is realized by Yamaha original digital wireless powerful, high quality bass reproduction.
PREPARATION PARTS Make sure you have all of the following items. MCR-040 Dock cover CD receiver Speakers (CRX-040) (NS-BP80) Cover the iPod dock when not using. Remote control Speaker cable MCR-140 (1.5 m (4.9’) × 2) CD receiver Transmitter (CRX-140) ■...
PLAYABLE DISCS AND FILE FORMAT ■ Playable discs ■ Playable MP3 and WMA files Use compact discs bearing the marks below..Compact discs (digital audio) Sampling Bitrate Format frequency (kbps) (kHz) ..CD-R,CD-RW digital audio discs 32-320 32/44.1/48 MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3 •...
CONNECTION Basic connection Follow the procedure below to connect the speakers. CAUTION Do not connect the power cable of this unit until all cable connections are completed. Indoor DAB/FM antenna Notes • Do not replace or remove the antenna. It may To the wall outlet damage the unit, or cause a fire.
The volume of the unit is adjusted simultaneously with the iPod. iPod nano, and iPod touch. Be careful when controlling the volume with your iPod. MCR-040 ■ Group setting To operate your iPod using transmitter, you need to match the wireless group between the transmitter and the CD receiver (CRX-140).
5 SHUFFLE indicator: Lights up when you set your station by automatic preset tuning. Lights up when you preset iPod (MCR-040)/CD/USB to shuffle play (☞ P. 9). radio stations automatically or manually (☞ P. 12). 6 REPEAT indicator: Lights up when you set your C Multi information indicator: Indicates the music information iPod (MCR-040)/CD/USB to repeat play (☞...
• If the iPod selected as the input source is disconnected from the transmitter, or does not output sound for a certain period, the unit will automatically switch to standby mode (MCR-140 only). MCR-140 MCR-040 iPod dock iPod Charging cradle...
The reading time may exceed 30 seconds depending on the number of files/folders. · Yamaha and suppliers accept no liability for the loss of data saved on the USB devices connected to this unit. As a precaution, it is recommended that the files are made backup copies.
Some special characters may not be shown properly. During playback Press repeatedly. : Skip forward/Press and hold to Fast forward During playback : Skip backward/Press and hold to Rewind MCR-040 : Play/Pause For iPod : Stop Song number and elapsed time (default setting) ↓ Notes Song number and remaining time ↓...
LISTENING TO DAB STATIONS DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) uses digital signals for Some stations have sub (secondary) stations. The clearer sound and more stable reception compared to secondary indicator lights up when a secondary audio analog signals. station is selected. This unit can also receive DAB+ (an upgraded version of DAB) that allows for more stations using MPEG-4 audio codec (AAC+), which has a more efficient transmission...
LISTENING TO DAB STATIONS DAB station information DAB frequency information This unit can receive Band III only. Frequency Channel label 174.928 MHz Press repeatedly. While listening 176.640 MHz 178.352 MHz STATION LABEL 180.064 MHz Displays the name of the current DAB station and preset number.
LISTENING TO FM STATIONS Tuning to FM stations Selecting preset FM stations (Preset tuning) Press repeatedly to Press and hold. select the FM mode. Automatic tuning starts. Select the preset radio station in FM mode. If the signal received from the station you want to select is weak, you can also tune into FM stations manually by pressing Displaying Radio Data System TUNING<</>>...
USING USEFUL FUNCTIONS Using setup menu The setup menu appears on the front panel display by pressing SETUP. You can set various useful functions with setup menu. Setup menu Parameter or control range Reference page PRESET DELETE* (Displays only when the input source is set to DAB/FM.) 12, 15 ALPHANUMERIC/ENSEMBLE STATION ORDER*...
USING USEFUL FUNCTIONS ■ Setting dimmer, tone/balance and power saving mode DIMMER: Changes the brightness of the front panel display. TREBLE : Adjusts the high frequency response. BASS : Adjusts the low frequency response. BALANCE: Adjusts the volume level of each left and right speaker channel. POWER SAVING: If you set to ECO, you can reduce standby power consumption.
USING USEFUL FUNCTIONS Timer ON/OFF Switch the timer on/off. When the timer is on, the TIMER indicator lights up on the front panel display (☞ P. 6). This setting is also available with TIMER (☞ P. 6, 16). Using DAB option menu ■...
USING USEFUL FUNCTIONS Using timer and sleep timer ■ Using the timer The timer sets the unit to play back music at the time you set. The unit is set to standby mode after the specified running time elapses. To use the timer, set the appropriate input source securely and set the timer in the setup menu in advance (☞ P. 14). Press TIMER.
SubWooferUnlink Wireless connection between the subwoofer and the unit is disconnected. Wireless Error There is a problem with the internal Disconnect the power cable and contact the nearest — circuit of this unit. authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.
TROUBLESHOOTING DAB reception Cause Remedy Page Problem Cannot tune into any The initial scan operations were not Perform the initial scan operations 13, 15 DAB stations. performed. There is no DAB coverage in your area. Check with your dealer or WorldDMB online at —...
In case of a transmission error without a status message appearing in the front panel of this unit, check the connection to your iPod (see page 5). The following status messages appear only if you are using MCR-040. Status message...
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Select a different group by changing the group another unit. setting of the unit and transmitter. No sound. MCR-040: The iPod is set in the iPod Remove the iPod from the unit, then set it in the iPod dock improperly. dock again.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Page Suddenly the MCR-140: The unit is connected to Change the group setting. speaker produces another transmitter. sound even though an iPod is not connected. Transmitted sound is MCR-140: If noise occurs at the same This is not malfunction. If cut occurs frequently, —...
TROUBLESHOOTING Disc playback Problem Cause Remedy Page No sound or The sampling rate of an MP3 or WMA Check the sampling rate and bit rate of an MP3 or distorted sound file may not be compatible with this unit. WMA file are compatible with this unit. Disc playback does You may be using a CD-R/RW that is not Finalize the CD-R/RW.
SPECIFICATIONS ■ CD RECEIVER (CRX-040, CRX-140) • Standby power consumption MCR-040 ..............0.5 W or less PLAYER SECTION MCR-140 POWER SAVING: ECO ........1.0 W or less iPod POWER SAVING: NORMAL (default setting) •...
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(http://www.yamaha-hifi.com/ or http://www.yamaha-uk.com/ for U.K. resident). The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two years from the date of the original purchase. Yamaha undertakes, subject to the conditions listed below, to have the faulty product or any part(s) repaired, or replaced at Yamaha’s discretion, without any charge for parts or labour.
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■ For U.K. customers CAUTION If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an other than those specified herein may result in hazardous appropriate 3 pin plug fitted.