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UB
MCX-CA15
Distributed Audio Amplifier
MCX-CA15 MCX-CA15
AUDIO OUT SW OUT
AUDIO IN IR/CTRL VIDEO OUT
DC IN 12V
STATUS
OWNER'S MANUAL
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00_MCX-CA15_Owners_UB.book Page i Friday, April 30, 2004 10:53 AM COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party: Yamaha Electronics Corporation, U.S.A. Address: 6660 Orangethorpe Avenue Buena Park, CA 90620 Telephone: 714-522-9105 Fax: 714-670-0108 Type of Equipment: Distributed Audio Amplifier Model Name: MCX-CA15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmfu
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00_MCX-CA15_Owners_UB.book Page ii Friday, April 30, 2004 10:53 AM CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1 To assure the finest performance, 9 Do not use force on switches, knobs please read this manual carefully. Keep and/or cords. it in a safe place for future reference. 10 When disconnecting the power cord 2 Install these units in a well ventilated, from the wall outlet, grasp the plug; do cool, dry, clean place — away from not pull the cord. direct sunlight, heat sources, vibr
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00_MCX-CA15_Owners_UB.book Page iii Friday, April 30, 2004 10:53 AM For U.K. customers These units are not disconnected from the AC If the socket outlets in your home are not suitable power source as long as they are connected to the for the plug supplied with this appliance, it should wall outlet, even if the unit itself is turned off. be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For This state is called the sleep mode. In this state, details, refer to the instructions above. thes
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USING THE ADDITIONAL INTRODUCTION MCX-CA15 INFORMATION 00_MCX-CA15_Owners_UB.book Page 1 Friday, April 30, 2004 10:53 AM CONTENTS INTRODUCTION FEATURES .............................................2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES..................3 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ..........4 Front panel................................................ 4 Inside front panel...................................... 5 Rear panel................................................. 6 Bottom panel ..........................
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00_MCX-CA15_Owners_UB.book Page 2 Friday, April 30, 2004 10:53 AM FEATURES The MusicCAST MCX-CA15 Distributed 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 amplifier integrated with an existing audio system. As a companion to your client, the MCX-CA15 is fully controllable from the client, and fu
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INTRODUCTION 00_MCX-CA15_Owners_UB.book Page 3 Friday, April 30, 2004 10:53 AM SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After unpacking, check that you received all of the following parts. Install Manual Owner’s Manual Spacers x 4 (this manual) UB UB MCX-C15 MCX-CA15 Distributed Audio Controller Distributed Audio Amplifier MCX-CA15 Distributed Audio Amplifier M MCX-CA15 CX-CA15 AUDIO IN IR/CTRL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT SW OUT DC IN 12V STATUS INSTALL MANUAL ATTENTION: These units must be installed by a qualified OW
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00_MCX-CA15_Owners_UB.book Page 4 Friday, April 30, 2004 10:53 AM CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel 1 MCX-CA15 MCX-CA15 5 AUDIO OUT SW OUT AUDIO IN IR/CTRL VIDEO OUT 2 6 3 DC IN 12V STATUS 4 7 1 AUDIO OUT jacks 4 STATUS indicator Connect a receiver or amplifier (audio input source) Lights up when this unit is active (receiving a to these jacks. signal). Dims when this unit is in sleep mode. 2 AUDIO IN jack Flashes rapidly when the protection circuitry has Connect an external stereo source,
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INTRODUCTION 00_MCX-CA15_Owners_UB.book Page 5 Friday, April 30, 2004 10:53 AM CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Inside front panel AB C 1 MODE RESET 2 INPUT SENSE 3 1 MODE switch Switches between operation modes “A”, “B” and “C” (see page 10). 2 RESET button Resets this unit after the protection circuitry has been activated or the operation mode has been changed (see page 11). 3 INPUT SENSE Detects the presence of signals input through the AUDIO IN jack (see page 11). 5
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00_MCX-CA15_Owners_UB.book Page 6 Friday, April 30, 2004 10:53 AM CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Rear panel SPEAKER OUT 4Ω MIN. DC IN/OUT GND +12V 12 1 SPEAKER OUT terminals Connect speakers to these jacks using commercially available speaker cables. 2 DC IN/OUT terminals When this unit is connected to a client only, connect the DC power cable to these terminals to supply power to the client. When this unit is connected to the I/O box, use these terminals to receive power from the I/O box. 6
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INTRODUCTION 00_MCX-CA15_Owners_UB.book Page 7 Friday, April 30, 2004 10:53 AM CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Bottom panel 12 AV IN CONTROL MODE A, B : OUT MODE C : IN 1 AV IN jack Connect a client to this jack using the CAT-5 cable (straight) supplied with the client to input signals from the client. 2 CONTROL OUT/IN jack Connect another MCX-CA15 or an external component to this jack to control the power of this unit. 7
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00_MCX-CA15_Owners_UB.book Page 8 Friday, April 30, 2004 10:53 AM OPERATION Operation modes The MCX-CA15 features three different operation modes for user flexibility. Before using the MCX-CA15, you must set the operation mode to either “A”, “B” or “C” depending on your system configuration. CAUTION Be sure to set the operation mode before connecting the MCX-CA15 to a live power source. ■ Operation Modes Mode Usage A mode Use this mode if you want to use the MCX-CA15 as a companion to a clie
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USING THE MCX-CA15 00_MCX-CA15_Owners_UB.book Page 9 Friday, April 30, 2004 10:53 AM OPERATION ■ Mode comparison and operation outline IR/CTRL jack on CONTROL IN/OUT jack Auto standby with Mode the front panel on the bottom panel input level sensing IR output (using A mode YAMAHA AV link Control output No technology) B mode (Not available) Control output Yes C mode Control input Control input No The various functions of each jack are as follows: IR output The IR/CTRL jack on the front pane
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AB C MODE INPUT SENSE MCX-CA15 AUDIO OUT SW OUT AUDIO IN IR/CTRL VIDEO OUT DC IN 12V STATUS A B C MODE INPUT SENSE MCX-CA15 AUDIO OUT SW OUT AUDIO IN IR/CTRL VIDEO OUT DC IN 12V STATUS RESET RESET 00_MCX-CA15_Owners_UB.book Page 10 Friday, April 30, 2004 10:53 AM OPERATION ■ To switch the operation mode 3 Press RESET using a ballpoint pen or similar object. You can switch between the operation modes on the MCX-CA15 by sliding the MODE switch located on the inside front panel to the left an
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USING THE MCX-CA15 00_MCX-CA15_Owners_UB.book Page 11 Friday, April 30, 2004 10:53 AM OPERATION Input level sensing function RESET button In “B” mode, the MCX-CA15 automatically The RESET button is located on the inside front activates (exits sleep mode) when its circuitry senses panel. a signal input from an external source connected to the AUDIO IN jack. You can use INPUT SENSE to change the RESET detectable signal threshold. AB C MODE Turn INPUT SENSE to the right to increase RESET th
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00_MCX-CA15_Owners_UB.book Page 12 Friday, April 30, 2004 10:53 AM TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below if the MCX-CA15 does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page The AV link The signal is weak (for IR Position the IR flasher so that it is technology flasher connections only
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 00_MCX-CA15_Owners_UB.book Page 13 Friday, April 30, 2004 10:53 AM SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO PERFORMANCE Minimum RMS output power 1 kHz, 1% THD................................................................................................................................................ 13 W + 13 W Maximum power (EIAJ) 1 kHz, 10% THD......................................................................................................................17 W + 17 W or 18 W (
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00_MCX-CA15_Owners_UB.book Page 16 Friday, April 30, 2004 10:53 AM © 2004 All rights reserved. YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-V
