Natural Sound Mini Component System

CC-70W/CC-70S Active Servo

Technology

CC-70W is composed of RX-S70, CDC-S90, KXW-S70 and NX-S70.

IMPORTANT!
CC-70S is composed of RX-S70, CDC-S90, KX-S90 and NX-S70. Please record the serial number of this unit in the
* For U.K. and Europe models, NX-S70 is optional in some areas. space below.

Model:
Serial No.:

The serial number is located on the rear of the

unit.
Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for
OWNER’S MANUAL future reference.

CONTENTS
Page Page
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................Inside Front Cover-1 COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION........................14-21
INTRODUCTION....................................................................2 TUNING OPERATION.....................................................22-24
FEATURES ............................................................................2 TAPE DECK OPERATION
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES...................................................2 (for KXW-S70 Double Cassette Deck) ............................25-28
PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................2-3 TAPE DECK OPERATION
NAMES OF CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND (for KX-S90 Single Cassette Deck) .................................29-31
REAR PANEL PARTS.........................................................4-6 RECORDING COMPACT DISCS....................................32-37
REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER ................................7-9 OTHER RECORDINGS...................................................38-39
REMOVING THE FRONT GRILLE HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER .............................40-43
(for Speaker System NX-S70 only).........................................9 USING EXTERNAL UNITS .............................................44-45
PREPARATION FOR USE..............................................10-11 MAINTENANCE....................................................................45
OPEN/CLOSE THE CONTROL DOOR................................12 SPECIFICATIONS................................................................46
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF TO THIS SYSTEM .........12 TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................47
SETTING THE CLOCK.........................................................13 ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY
SOUND CONTROL ..............................................................14 (for Speaker System NX-S70 only).......................................48
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (for U.S. customers)
10 Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a
CAUTION power supply only of the type described in the operating
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
instructions or as marked on the unit.
DO NOT OPEN 11 Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO 12 Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. recommended by the manufacturer.
13 Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the unit should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
• Explanation of Graphical Symbols period of time.
The lightning flash with arrowhead 14 Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the
is intended to alert you to the inside of the unit.
presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s 15 Damage Requiring Service – The unit should be serviced
enclosure that may be of sufficient by qualified service personnel when:
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons. A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
or
The exclamation point within an B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit;
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
you to the presence of important or
operating and maintenance C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
appliance. marked change in performance; or
E. The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
WARNING
16 Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the unit
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
beyond those means described in the operating
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. qualified service personnel.
17 Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located
away from power lines.
1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating 18 Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken
instructions should be read before the unit is operated. so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.
2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions 19 Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna is
should be retained for future reference. connected to this unit, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of
operating instructions should be adhered to. the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
4 Follow Instructions – All operating and other instructions information with regard to proper grounding of the mast
should be followed. and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
5 Water and Moisture – The unit should not be used near an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen location of antenna discharge unit, connection to
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
pool, etc. electrode.
6 Carts and Stands – The unit should be used only with a
cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
6A A unit and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the unit and
cart combination to overturn.
7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
8 Ventilation – The unit should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, that may block the
ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow
of air through the ventilation openings.
9 Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances
that produce heat.
 Note to CATV system installer: SPECIAL NOTES FOR FCC COMPOSITE
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system DEVICE
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
This device is a composite system. The digital device
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be component may not cause harmful interference.
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.

FCC INFORMATION

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that
This product, when installed as indicated in the interference will not occur in all installations. If this product
instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC is found to be the source of interference, which can be
requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try
Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to to eliminate the problem by using one of the following
use the product. measures:
2. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to Relocate either this product or the device that is being
accessories and/or another product use only high quality affected by the interference.
shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product
MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
authorization to use this product in the USA. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the
3. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead,
comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory
these requirements provides a reasonable level of results, please contact the local retailer authorized to
assurance that your use of this product in a residential distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the
environment will not result in harmful interference with appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics
other electronic devices. Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA
This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if 90620.
not installed and used according to the instructions
found in the users manual, may cause interference The above statements apply ONLY to those products
harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often
Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring Electronics Group recommend you to avoid
or distortion – and, most importantly, without affecting your prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.
sensitive hearing.

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 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this YAMAHA product. We hope it will give you many years of trouble-free enjoyment. For the best
performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your YAMAHA product.

This Owner’s Manual covers two models of tape deck, KXW-S70 and KX-S90. So please check the model name of your tape
deck and use this owner’s manual effectively excluding unnecessary information.
For U.K. and European customers, the speaker system NX-S70 is optional in some areas. If your system does not include NX-
S70, its information on this manual is not also needed.

FEATURES
• 3-CD Carousel Auto Changer • Continuous Tape Playback Capability by
• PLAYXCHANGE: Disc Changing Capability while Automatic Reversing Function
Playing Another • Dolby B/C Noise Reduction System
• Random Access Programmable CD Playback • 40 Station Automatic Preset Tuning
• Single Track/Entire Disc/All Disc Repeat Play • Multi-Use Timer/Sleep Timer
• 3-Disc Random Play • Active Servo Processing Speaker System
• Automatic Synchronized Recording with CD (NX-S70)
Playback • Remote Control Capability
• Automatic CD Editing Function for Recording to
Tape

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained.

Remote control transmitter AM (MW/LW) loop antenna Batteries (size AA, UM/SUM-3, R6,
HP-7)

TUNER DIRECT
1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

6 7 8 9 0

A B C D E
TIME PROG TAPE EDIT +I0

SEARCH STOP PLAY/PAUSE

SKIP

DISC SKIP RANDOM REPEAT

CD

PRESET A/B/C/D/E

DOWN UP TUNER

PLAY STOP PLAY

TAPE

REC/PAUSE DECK
A/B
PHONO/AUX
Indoor FM antenna Speaker cords (for NX-S70)
POWER SLEEP DISPLAY VOLUME
- +

PRECAUTIONS: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT

■ To assure the finest performance, please read this manual ■ Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the set, contact
carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. your dealer
■ [Except for U.K. and Europe models]: ■ The openings on the cabinet assure proper ventilation of the unit.
This system is equipped with the newly developed Active Servo If these openings are obstructed, the temperature inside the
Processing Speaker System. It is not designed for use with cabinet will rise rapidly and eventually damage the circuits.
conventional speakers. Therefore, do not attempt to connect Therefore, avoid placing objects against these openings and do
other speakers than the provided speaker system. not install the unit where the flow of air through the ventilation
openings could be impeded.
■ Choose the installation location of this unit carefully. Avoid placing
it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Also avoid ■ Always set the VOLUME control to “0” before starting the audio
locations subject to vibration and excessive dust, heat, cold or source play: increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level
moisture. Keep it away from sources of hum such as transformers after the play has been started.
and electric motors. ■ When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (ie.,
■ Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.
causing damage.

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 PRECAUTIONS: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT
■ Grounding or polarization – Precautions should be taken so that WARNING
the grounding or polarization of an appliance is not defeated.
■ Do not use force on switches, controls or connection wires. When To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to
moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and the wires rain or moisture.
connected to other equipment. Never pull the wire itself.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer
■ Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents; this might servicing to qualified personnel only.
damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
■ Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section regarding
common operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty. DANGER
■ To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power plug and Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or
the antenna cable when there is an electrical storm. defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

■ Do not plug the AC power plug to the wall socket before you
finish all connections.
CAUTION 1
■ Never allow metallic items (e.g. screwdrivers, tools, etc.) to come Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
near the cassette deck’s record/playback head assembly in this other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
unit. Doing so may not only scratch or damage the head’s mirror- radiation exposure.
smooth finish, it may change the magnetic characteristics of the
heads, causing a deterioration in reproduction performance
quality.
■ Although the cassette deck’s record/playback heads used in this CAUTION 2
unit are high quality heads with outstanding reproduction As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to
characteristics, they can become dirty through the use of old the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer
tapes or from dust accumulation over time. This can have a servicing to qualified personnel only.
serious effect on reproduction quality. Clean the heads regularly
with one of the commonly available head cleaners or with This compact disc player is
cleaning solutions. classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
■ The voltage to be used must be the same as that specified on product.
this unit. Using this product with a higher voltage than that which APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1 The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1 label is located on the rear exterior.
accident causing damage. YAMAHA will not be held responsible (Europe and U.K. model only)
for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other
than that which is specified.
Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation
■ The sound level at a given volume setting depends on a exceeding the limit for Class 1.
combination of speaker efficiency, location and many other
factors. Care should be taken to avoid exposure to sudden high
levels of sound, which may occur when turning on the unit with Laser Diode Properties
the volume control setting at high, and to continuous high levels • Material: GaAlAs
of sound. • Wavelength: 780nm
■ Sudden temperature changes and storage or operation in an • Emission Duration: continuous
extremely humid environment may cause condensation inside the • Laser Output: max. 44.6µW*
cabinet. * This output is the value measured at a distance of about 200mm
Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction. from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block.
Follow the procedure below to eliminate condensation.
For U.K. customers
• CD pickup
If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied
Leave the power on with no disc in the unit until normal
playback is possible (about 1 hour). with this appliance, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug
fitted. For details, refer to the instructions described below.
• Tape head
Note: The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a
Leave the power on with no cassette in the unit until normal
playback is possible (about 1 hour). plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live socket
Note outlet.
If condensation forms on the tape head, foreign matter may
accumulate during use.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. MODEL
• Remote control
Wipe off condensation on the transmitter window with a soft
cloth before operating the unit. IMPORTANT
The wire in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:

Blue: NEUTRAL
Brown: LIVE

NOTE The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus
Please check the copyright laws in your country to record from may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
records, compact discs, radio, etc. Recording of copyright material terminals in your plug. Proceed as follows: the wire which is
may infringe copyright laws. coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is
coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Making sure that
CAUTION FOR CARRYING THE CD PLAYER neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin
Be sure not to carry or tip the CD player with discs remaining in it. plug.

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NAMES OF CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND REAR PANEL PARTS
CD Player (CDC-S90)
1. Disc Table
1 2 3 2. Stop Button:
3. Play/Pause Button: /
4. Disc Select Buttons
5. TIME Button
6. EDIT Button
7. REPEAT Button
8. RANDOM Play Button
9. SKIP Buttons: /
(SEARCH Buttons: / )
10. PLAYXCHANGE Button
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11. OPEN/CLOSE Button:

12. Disc Indicator

13. Tape Side Indicator
14. EDIT Indicator
15. Track Number Indicator
16. Time Display
17. (S, F, A) REPEAT Indicator
18. RANDOM Play Indicator
For CD Player 19. PROGRAM Indicator
20. Music Calendar Indicator
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21. Music Calendar OVER Indicator
22. Play Indicator:
TRACK TOTAL REMAIN SF A RE P R A ND O M
PROG

ED IT
A B
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 OVER

20 21 22
Receiver (RX-S70)
For Receiver
23. SLEEP Indicator
23 24 25 26 24. TIMER Set Indicator
25. Preset Number Indicator
PRESET 26. Station Frequency Indicator
T IM ER
SLEEP
27. MEMORY Indicator
MHz 28. Band Indicator
M EM O R Y AUTO TUNING STEREO
29. AUTO TUNING Indicator
30. STEREO Indicator
27 28 29 30
31. POWER Switch
32. Remote Control Sensor
33. Input Selector Buttons
34. VOLUME Control
31 32 33 34
35. PHONES Jack
36. DISPLAY Button
37. TUNER PRESET DOWN/UP Buttons
38. A/B/C/D/E (TIMER) Button
39. MEMORY (TIME ADJUST) Button
40. Tuning DOWN (HOUR) Button
41. Tuning UP (MINUTE) Button
42. AUTO/MAN’L (SEC) Button
43. BAND Selector Button
35 37 39 41 43 45 47 44. AUTO MEMORY Button
36 38 40 42 44 46 45. BASS Tone Control
46. TREBLE Tone Control
47. BALANCE Control

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NAMES OF CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND REAR PANEL PARTS
Double Cassette Tape Deck (KXW-S70)

48. DECK A Cassette Compartment

49. DECK A Select Button and Indicator
48 49 50 51 50. DECK B Select Button and Indicator
51. DECK B Cassette Compartment
52. Stop Button:
53. Play Direction Indicator
52 65 54. DECK A EJECT Button
53 64 55. Fast Wind Button:
56. Play Button:
57. Reverse Mode Switch
58. DUBBING (NORMAL/HIGH) Buttons and
54 56 58 59 61 63 Indicators
55 57 60 62 59. REC/PAUSE Button and Indicator
60. Dolby NR Switch
61. Play Button:
62. Fast Wind Button:
63. DECK B EJECT Button
64. Play Direction Indicator
65. PLAY Indicator

Single Cassette Tape Deck (KX-S90)

66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74
66. Fast Wind Button:
67. Cassette Compartment
68. Play Button and Play Direction Indicator:
69. Stop Button:
70. Play Button and Play Direction Indicator:
EMPTY
71. Fast Wind Button:
72. PLAY Indicator
73. REC Indicator
75 76 77 78 79 80 74. OPEN/CLOSE Button:
75. RESET Button
76. Tape Counter (LINEAR COUNTER)
77. REMAIN Indicators
78. Dolby NR Switch
79. Reverse Mode Switch
80. REC/PAUSE Button

81
Speakers (NX-S70)
(For U.K. and Europe models, NX-S70 is optional in
some areas.)

81. YST Port

82. Speaker Terminals

82
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NAMES OF CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND REAR PANEL PARTS
Rear Panel of Receiver
1. Antenna Terminals
2. INPUT (PHONO and AUX) Terminals
3. SPEAKERS SELECTOR Switch
(U.K. and Europe models only)
4. GND Terminal
5. SPEAKERS Terminals
6. VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General model only)
7. FREQUENCY STEP Switch (General model only)
8. System Control Sockets
9. AC Supply Lead

SPEAKERS SELECTOR switch (U.K. and Europe

models only)
If you connect YAMAHA NX-S70 speaker system to this
unit, set this switch to “NX-S70”.
If you connect a speaker system other than NX-S70 to this
unit, set this switch to “CONVENTIONAL”.

FREQUENCY STEP switch (General model only)

Because the interstation frequency spacing differs in
different areas, set the FREQUENCY STEP switch
(located at the rear) according to the frequency spacing in
your area. Before setting this switch, disconnect the AC
supply lead of this unit from the AC outlet.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General model only)

The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit must
be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging
into the AC main supply.
Voltages are 110/120/220/240V AC, 50/60 Hz.

Rear Panel of Cassette Tape Deck

10. System Control Connector

Rear Panel of CD Player

11. System Control Connector

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REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

1 Names of control buttons

■ Receiver Control Buttons

1. Remote Control Transmitter Window

2. Preset Station Number Buttons
3. A, B, C, D, E Selector Buttons
4. PRESET DOWN/UP Buttons
1
TUNER DIRECT
2 3 4 5 5. A/B/C/D/E Button
2
1 2 3 4 5
6. POWER Switch
6

6
7

7
8

8 9 0
7. SLEEP Button
A B C D E 8. DISPLAY Button
3 TIME PROG TAPE EDIT +I0
9. VOLUME Down (–)/Up (+) Buttons
SEARCH STOP PLAY/PAUSE

SKIP 10. Input Selector Buttons

DISC SKIP RANDOM REPEAT

CD

PRESET A/B/C/D/E

4 DOWN UP TUNER

PLAY STOP PLAY 10

TAPE

REC/PAUSE DECK PHONO/AUX

A/B

5 POWER SLEEP DISPLAY VOLUME

- +

6 7 8 9

■ CD Player Control Buttons

11. Track Number Input Buttons

21 12. TIME Button
20 13. SEARCH Buttons: /
(SKIP Buttons: / )
19 14. DISC SKIP Button
TUNER DIRECT
1 2 3 4 5 15. RANDOM Button
11 1 2 3 4 5
16. REPEAT Button
6 7 8

6 7 8 9 0 17. STOP Button:

A B C D E 18. PLAY/PAUSE Button:
12 TIME PROG TAPE EDIT +I0
19. EDIT Button
SEARCH STOP PLAY/PAUSE
13 SKIP
18 20. TAPE Button
DISC SKIP RANDOM REPEAT

CD
21. PROGRAM Button

14 15 16 17

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REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER
■ Tape Deck Control Buttons

22 23 24 25 26 22. Play Button:

PLAY STOP PLAY
23. Stop Button:
TAPE
24. Play Button:
27
REC/PAUSE DECK
A/B
PHONO/AUX
25. Fast Wind Button:
POWER SLEEP DISPLAY VOLUME 26. DECK A/B Select Buttons (for KXW-S70 only)
- +
27. Fast Wind Button:
28. REC/PAUSE Button:
28

Loading the batteries for the

remote control transmitter
1 1 Remove the battery compartment cover.
(Press the left edge of the cover to right with a finger, and
then pull it upward.)

2 Insert 2 “AA” size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or

equivalent) into the battery compartment.
* Installing the batteries improperly may cause failure.

3 3 Replace the battery compartment cover.

Precautions for battery use

• Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in
the battery compartment.
• Replace all batteries with new ones at the same time.
2 • Remove the batteries if they are weak or if the unit is not
in use for long periods.
• Don’t mix normal batteries with rechargeable batteries.

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REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

Proper use of the remote control

transmitter
Aim (within the range of 60° with no obstacles) the remote
control transmitter at the remote control sensor and operate
as shown.

Notes concerning use

Remote control
• Replace the batteries if control distance decreases or
sensor operation becomes unstable.
• Periodically clean the transmitter window on the remote
control transmitter and the sensor on the main unit with a
soft cloth.
• Exposing the sensor on the main unit to strong light
0.2 m – 6 m (especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc.) may
(8” – 20’) interfere with operation. In this case, reposition the main
unit to avoid direct lighting.
30° 30° • Keep the remote control transmitter away from moisture,
excessive heat, shock and vibrations.
• The remote control transmitter’s usable range is within
0.2m (8”) and 6m (20’) away from the sensor.

REMOVING THE FRONT GRILLE (for Speaker System NX-S70 only)

The front grille is fastened to the enclosure at four points, and
can be removed if desired. To remove the grille, hold on to
both sides and slowly pull straight away from the speaker. To
reattach, line up the four pegs on the speaker with the four
corresponding holes on the inside surface of the grille and
push gently.

Note
When the grille is removed, take care not to touch the
speaker units with your hands or to exert excessive force
with tools.

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PREPARATION FOR USE

Placing examples Placing the system

RX-S70 CDC-S90 This system can be placed any way you like, however, be
sure not to place another unit or any object on top of the
receiver to prevent the ventilation holes on the top panel of
the receiver from being obstructed. If doing so, the receiver
may be damaged.

Notes
• If the system is put in a rack, allow a space of at least 5
cm (1-15/16”) above and behind the unit.
KXW-S70 or KX-S90 • Disconnect the AC supply lead from the AC outlet before
connecting or disconnecting any component.

CDC-S90
RX-S70

KXW-S70 or KX-S90

Antenna connection
(1) Supplied FM antenna

Connect the FM antenna wire to the corresponding terminal

and direct the FM antenna wire to the direction where the
strongest signal can be received.

(2) Supplied AM (MW/LW) loop antenna

Connect the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna wire to the

corresponding terminals. Position the AM (MW/LW) loop
antenna for optimum reception. Place the AM (MW/LW) loop
antenna on a shelf etc., or install it on the rack or wall with
screws (not supplied).
15 m (49 feet)
Notes
• When static is still heard even after adjusting the position
of the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna, try reversing the
connection (top to bottom).
7.5 m (25 feet) • Do not place the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna on the unit. It
will result in noise generation, since the unit is equipped
with digital electronics. Place the AM (MW/LW) loop
antenna away from the unit.

Earth rod
(3) External FM antenna

Use an external FM antenna instead of an indoor FM

antenna if you need better reception. Consult your dealer.

(4) External AM (MW/LW) antenna

Use an external AM (MW/LW) antenna if you need better

or reception. Consult your dealer.

Note
When using an external AM (MW/LW) antenna, be sure to
keep the wire of the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna connected.

* For U.K. and Europe models, “AM” is replaced by

“MW LW”.
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PREPARATION FOR USE

For connecting with NX-S70 Speaker connection

Connect each speaker wire to the SPEAKERS terminals.

Cautions
• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other as this
could damage the receiver and/or speakers.
• When connecting the speakers to the unit, be sure to
connect the speaker wires properly. Do not mistake the
right channel for the left channel and the plus (+) terminal
for the minus (–) terminal.
• [For U.S.A., Canada, Australia and General models]
Do not connect these SPEAKERS terminals to speakers
other than the provided speaker system NX-S70.
• [For U.K. and Europe models]
Set the SPEAKERS SELECTOR switch on the rear panel
of the receiver to the proper position before connections.
If you use YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Speaker
(Black wire with white line → plus (+) terminal, System NX-S70, set this switch to “NX-S70”.
black wire → minus (–) terminal) If you use a speaker system other than NX-S70, set this
switch to “CONVENTIONAL”.

System connection
• Connect the red connector on the rear of CDC-S90 to the
red socket on the rear of RX-S70.
• Connect the black connector on the rear of KXW-S70 (or
KX-S90) to the black socket.

How to disconnect the system connector

Grasp both sides of the connector to disconnect the
connector.

Connecting the AC supply lead

• After connecting the speakers and system connectors,
plug the AC supply lead into a convenient AC outlet.
• Unplug the AC supply lead from the AC outlet if the unit is
not to be used for a long period of time.

To an AC outlet

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OPEN/CLOSE THE CONTROL DOOR
When it is not necessary to operate controls inside the
control door, close the door.

To open or close the door, press the right edge until it clicks.

TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF TO THIS SYSTEM

If the AC supply lead is connected to the AC outlet, this
system can be turned ON and OFF (STANDBY mode) by
pressing the POWER switch on the front panel of the
receiver or the POWER button on the remote control
transmitter.

STANDBY mode
While the power is on, pressing the POWER switch (or the
POWER switch on the remote control transmitter) switches
the system to the STANDBY mode. (In this mode, the
display shows only the time.) In this mode, main voltage is
still present inside the system. If you want to switch off the
system completely, disconnect the AC power plug from the
AC outlet.

PLAY STOP PLAY

TAPE

REC/PAUSE DECK PHONO/AUX

A/B

POWER SLEEP DISPLAY VOLUME

- +

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SETTING THE CLOCK

1 1 While the power is on, press the DISPLAY button to

DISPLAY
display the time. If the power is off, you can proceed to the
next step.

2 While pressing the TIME ADJUST button, press the

HOUR button and set the hour.
* Press the HOUR button once to advance the time by 1
2 hour. Press and hold to advance continuously.
TUNING
MEMORY DOWN UP
3 While pressing the TIME ADJUST button, press the
MINUTE button and set the desired time.
TIME ADJ HOUR MINUTE
* Press the MINUTE button once to advance the time by
1 minute. Press and hold to advance continuously.
Changes. * The hour setting will not advance even if the minute
advance from “59” to “00”.

3 To display the time by “second”

TUNING While pressing the SEC button, the current time is displayed
MEMORY DOWN UP
by minute and second.
To reset the second to “00”
TIME ADJ HOUR MINUTE While pressing the SEC button, press the TIME ADJUST
Changes. button.
* If the current second is lower than 30, it is reset to 00.
* If the current second is higher than 30, the minute is
advanced by 1 minute and the second is reset to 00.
(If the current minute is “59”, in this case, the hour is also
advanced by 1 hour.)

In the event of a power failure or when the AC supply

lead is disconnected.
The time display will go out, however, the clock will function
for about 30 minutes without power supply. So you do not
have to reset the time if the AC power supply is resumed
within about 30 minutes.
When the AC power supply is resumed after more than 30
minutes pass without power supply, the time display will flash
on and off to indicate that the time must be reset.

Note
If this system is left for several minutes without setting the
time after the AC power lead of this system is connected to
the AC outlet, there may be a case that the display is turned
into a demonstration mode. (This mode is virtually
unnecessary for using this system.)
In this case, first turn the power on by pressing the POWER
switch to cancel the mode, and then set the time.

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SOUND CONTROL

Volume
VOLUME Front panel operation
Rotate the VOLUME control towards 10 to increase the
volume, and towards 0 to decrease the volume.

Remote control operation

VOLUME
Press the VOLUME + button to increase the volume and the
VOLUME – button to decrease the volume.
- +

0 I0

Balance
Adjust the balance of the output volume to the left and right
speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused from
BALANCE the speaker settings or the listening room condition.
Turn this clockwise to emphasize the right and
counterclockwise for the left.

L R

Tone
BASS : Turn this clockwise to increase (or counter-
clockwise to decrease) the low frequency
BASS TREBLE response.
TREBLE : Turn this clockwise to increase (or counter-
clockwise to decrease) the high frequency
response.

– + – +

COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION

Care of compact discs

Compact discs are fairly resistant to damage, however
mistracking can occur due to an accumulation of dirt on the
disc surface.
Follow the guidelines below for maximum enjoyment from
your CD collection and player.
• Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the non-
label side. Signals are read from the non-label side. Do
not mark this surface.
• Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat and
excessive moisture.
• Always hold the CDs by the edges. Fingerprints, dirt or
water on the CDs can cause noise or mistracking. If a CD
is dirty or does not play properly, clean it with a soft, dry
cloth, wiping straight out from the center, along the radius.

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COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION

CD playback
1
Receiver 1 Press the CD input selector button.

2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc table.

3 Place discs on the trays, label side up.

* Up to three discs can be loaded on the trays.
* 8 cm (3”) discs may be played without an adaptor.

4 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc table.

POWER * The total number of tracks and the total playing time of
the disc being selected will be displayed for several
seconds.
2, 4 * The music calendar will be displayed only for the
CD Player number of tracks on the disc being selected.
* If the compact disc contains more than 20 tracks, the
“OVER” indicator will light up on the music calendar.

The disc on the tray located on top of this

indicator is now being selected.
Total number of tracks

6, 1, 2 TRACK TOTAL

Disc select buttons

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

3 Music calendar Total playing time

5 If necessary, select another disc by pressing the DISC

SKIP button on the remote control transmitter once or
more (so that the corresponding disc tray number is
located on top of the disc indicator).

6 Press the play/pause button to start playback from track 1.

* The “ ” indicator will appear and playback will begin.
As the playback of each track on the music calendar is
finished, that track number will go out.

For easier operation

1
TUNER DIRECT
2 3 4 5
Pressing the disc select button (1, 2 or 3) will select the disc
directly, and playback will begin from track 1 automatically.
6, 1, 2
1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

6 7 8 9 0

A B C D E
TIME PROG TAPE EDIT +I0

SEARCH STOP PLAY/PAUSE

SKIP

To interrupt playback
5 1
DISC SKIP RANDOM REPEAT

CD

PRESET A/B/C/D/E

DOWN

PLAY
UP

STOP PLAY
TUNER

TAPE
1 Press the play/pause button.
REC/PAUSE DECK
A/B
PHONO/AUX

* The “ ” indicator will flash.

POWER POWER SLEEP DISPLAY
-
VOLUME

2 Press the play/pause button to resume playback from the

same point.

To stop playback
Press the stop button.

To switch the unit off after use

Turn the unit off by pressing the POWER switch. (The
indicators will go off except for the current time display.)

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COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION
Direct operation
Even when an input source other than CD player is selected,
pressing the play/pause button, a disc select button, a track
number input button or the RANDOM play button, or pressing
the front edge of the disc table gently will start playback
directly. In this case, if the tape deck is playing back a tape,
it will be stopped automatically.
* These ways of playback can also be used to close the disc
table. If the table is closed in these ways, playback will
begin automatically, however, the display will not show the
total number of tracks and the total playing time of the disc
to be played.

PLAYXCHANGE
During playback, you can open the disc table by pressing the
PLAYXCHANGE button without interrupting disc playback.
However, in this case, pressing the DISC SKIP button on the
remote control transmitter has no effect.

Precautions
• If TV or radio interference occurs during CD player
operation, move the unit away from the TV or radio.
• Subjecting the unit to shock or vibration can cause
mistracking.
• Playing some compact discs at high volume can cause
mistracking. In this case, listen at lower volume.
• Do not push the disc table while it is moving.
• If the power fails while the table is open, wait until the
power supply returns or gently push the table manually to
close it.
• The temperature range for playing compact discs is
recommended to be 5°C (41°F) – 35°C (95°F).

Direct-selection play
By using the track number input buttons on the remote
control transmitter, any track you wish to listen to can be
played directly.
TUNER DIRECT

TUNER DIRECT
1 2 3 4 5 Use the track number input buttons to select the desired
1

1
2

2
3

3
4

4
5

5
1 2 3 4 5 track number. Play will begin automatically.
6 7 8

6 7 8 9 0 6 7 8
A
TIME
B
PROG
C
TAPE
D
EDIT
E
+I0
6 7 8 9 0
A. For example, to choose selection 5
Press the “5” button.
SEARCH STOP PLAY/PAUSE
SKIP E
DISC SKIP RANDOM REPEAT
+I0
CD

PRESET A/B/C/D/E

DOWN

PLAY
UP

STOP PLAY
TUNER
B. For example, to choose selection 12
REC/PAUSE
TAPE

DECK PHONO/AUX
(1) Press the “+10” button.
POWER SLEEP DISPLAY
A/B

VOLUME
(2) Within 3 seconds, press “2” button.
- +

C. For example, to choose selection 20

(1) Press the “+10” button.
(2) Within 3 seconds, press the “+10” button again.
(3) Within 3 seconds, press the “0” button.

Note
A track number higher than the number of tracks on the disc
cannot be selected. Also, if a higher track number is selected
while the disc table is open, play will begin from the last track
on the disc when the disc table is closed.

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COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION
“Skip search” and “Manual search” are performed using the
same buttons.

Skip search
1
The beginning of any track can be found automatically.
CD Player
1 Select a disc and begin playback.

2 Press the button to advance or button to

reverse through the disc.
Press once for each track to be advanced or reversed.
• Press once to advance to the track following the
one now playing back.
• Press once to return to the start of the track now
playing back.
• Press twice to return to the track before the track
2 now playing back.

Notes
• This function can also be performed while the unit is
stopped. Press the play/pause button when your desired
track number appears in the track number display.
Playback will begin from the beginning of the track.
• This function will be performed forward or backward from
any point on the disc. However, it will not move forward
during playback of the final track.

TUNER DIRECT
1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

A
TIME
7

B
PROG
8

C
TAPE
9

D
EDIT
0

E
+I0
Manual search
2 DISC SKIP
SEARCH

SKIP

RANDOM REPEAT
STOP PLAY/PAUSE

1 1 Begin playback.
CD

DOWN

PLAY
PRESET

UP

STOP
A/B/C/D/E

PLAY
TUNER
2 Press and hold the button to advance play rapidly,
TAPE and the button to reverse play rapidly.
* The sound can be heard (although slightly garbled)
REC/PAUSE DECK PHONO/AUX
A/B

POWER SLEEP DISPLAY

-
VOLUME

+ during manual search in either direction. This is

convenient for reviewing the contents quickly.

Note
Manual search can also be performed while playback is
paused, though no sound will be heard.

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COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION

Program play
6 1 You can program up to 20 tracks in any desired order.
CD Player
1 Load discs and close the disc table.

2 When in the stop mode, press the PROGRAM button to

prepare for programming.
* “PROG” and “P-01” illuminate on the display, and all
track numbers on the selected disc begin flashing.

3 If necessary, select a desired disc by pressing the DISC

SKIP button.

4 Use the track number input buttons to select the desired

track number.
* The selected track number and the total play time of
the programmed tracks will illuminate on the display,
and soon it is replaced by the display of the next
playback order. Programmed track numbers on the
selected disc will stop flashing and illuminate on the
1 2
TUNER DIRECT
3 4 5
music calendar.
1 2 3 4 5
* Pressing the TIME button displays the total play time of
6

6
7

7
8

8 9 0
4 the programmed tracks for about 1 second, and then it
is replaced by the display of the next playback order.
A B C D E
TIME PROG TAPE EDIT +I0

6
SEARCH STOP PLAY/PAUSE

2
SKIP

DISC SKIP RANDOM REPEAT

CD
* For example, to choose selection 12
PRESET A/B/C/D/E
(1) Press the “+10” button.
3 DOWN

PLAY
UP

STOP PLAY
TUNER

TAPE
(2) Within 3 seconds, press the “2” button.
REC/PAUSE DECK PHONO/AUX

POWER SLEEP DISPLAY

A/B

VOLUME
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other track. Up to 20 tracks
- +
can be programmed.

6 Press the play/pause button to start playback of

programmed tracks.

Notes
• It is also possible to program a sequence of tracks while
looking at the list of tracks on the surface of the disc
before closing the disc table.
• During playback or pause, programming is not possible.
• If the total time of the programmed tracks reaches 100
minutes or more, only the last two-digits will be displayed
for the three-digit number.
Display information during programming • The total time of the programmed tracks will not be
displayed, if a track number higher than 19 is
TRACK
programmed.
PROG • Skip search can be performed during playing back, but
only within the range of the programmed tracks.
• Manual search can be performed during playing back to
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 search through all tracks, including unprogrammed tracks.
Playback order
• If programs are made selecting tracks from more than one
disc, pressing the PLAYXCHANGE button is useless
during program play.

Selected track number

Selected disc Total playing time
TRACK TOTAL
PROG

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Music calendar

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COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION
To stop program play

• Press the stop button. The first track number

/ programmed will be displayed.
CD Player • To resume playback, press the play/pause / button.
Playback will begin from the beginning of the program.

To cancel a programmed sequence

There are several methods as described below.

• Press the stop button while the unit is stopped.
• Open the disc table
• Switch off the power.

To check program data

PROG
1. If during playing back, press the stop button.
2. Press the PROG button.
3. Each time the SKIP button is pressed, the track
numbers and sequential order of the programmed tracks
can be checked one after another. The display of the
track number can be returned (sequentially in reverse
TUNER DIRECT
order) by pressing the SKIP button.
1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

6
7

7
8

8 9 0
To correct program data
A B C D E
TIME PROG TAPE EDIT +I0

SEARCH STOP PLAY/PAUSE 1. Follow the procedure described in “To check program
DISC SKIP
SKIP

RANDOM REPEAT
/ data”.
CD

PRESET A/B/C/D/E 2. Display the track number to be corrected by pressing the

DOWN

PLAY
UP

STOP PLAY
TUNER
SKIP button.
REC/PAUSE
TAPE

DECK PHONO/AUX
3. Press a track number input button to select a track to
POWER SLEEP DISPLAY
A/B

VOLUME
replace the one displayed. The previously programmed
- + track will be cleared from the memory and the new one
will be programmed.
4. After the correction has been completed, press the
PROG button or play/pause / button once again.

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COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION

Repeat play
All discs, an entire disc, a single track or a programmed
CD Player sequence can be continuously repeated.

1 While watching the display, press the REPEAT button

once or more to select a desired repeat play mode (S
REP, F REP or A REP).

2 Press the play/pause button.

Repeat play modes

1 2 SINGLE REPEAT (S REP)
A single track is played back repeatedly.
* This is also available in the program play mode and the
random play mode. (If the repeat play mode is switched off,
the program play mode or the random play mode will be
resumed.)

FULL REPEAT (F REP)

A designated disc is played back repeatedly.
1 * In the random play mode, the selected disc is repeatedly
1
TUNER DIRECT
2 3 4 5 played back, but the order of tracks is different every time.
1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

A
7

B
8

C
9

D
0

E
ALL REPEAT (A REP)
TIME PROG

SEARCH
TAPE EDIT

STOP
+I0

PLAY/PAUSE
All discs in the disc table are played back repeatedly.
DISC SKIP
SKIP

RANDOM REPEAT
2 * In the program play mode, a sequence of programmed
CD tracks is played back repeatedly.
DOWN
PRESET

UP
A/B/C/D/E

TUNER * In the random play mode, the random play is performed

PLAY STOP PLAY

TAPE
among all discs and repeated with a different order of
REC/PAUSE DECK
A/B
PHONO/AUX
tracks every time.
POWER SLEEP DISPLAY VOLUME
- +

To cancel the repeat play

Press the REPEAT button once or more so that the (S, F, A)

REP indicator goes out.

off S REP

A REP F REP

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COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION

Random play
CD Player The tracks on the selected disc can be played back in a
random order.

1 Load discs and close the disc table.

2 Select a desired disc by pressing the DISC SKIP button.

3 Press the RANDOM button to begin random play.

* The “RANDOM” indicator will light up.

3 1 To cancel the random play

Press the stop button. The “RANDOM” indicator goes out.

Note
This feature will not function during programming, or during
program play.
3
TUNER DIRECT
1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

6 7 8 9 0

A B C D E
TIME PROG TAPE EDIT +I0

SEARCH STOP PLAY/PAUSE

SKIP

2 DISC SKIP

DOWN
RANDOM

PRESET

UP
REPEAT

A/B/C/D/E
CD

TUNER

Switching the time display

PLAY STOP PLAY
TAPE

REC/PAUSE DECK PHONO/AUX

A/B

POWER SLEEP DISPLAY VOLUME

- +

Each time the TIME button is pressed, the display will

change as described below.

[Example]
When the second track is being played back (Refer to the
illustration on the left.)
TIME ➀ TRACK
➀ The elapsed play time for the track now playing back will
be displayed.
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 * 8 seconds have passed since the beginning of the
second track.
➁ The remaining play time for the current track will be
1

6
TUNER DIRECT
2

7
3

8
4

9
5

0
➁ displayed.
TRACK REMAIN
A
TIME
B
PROG
C
TAPE
D
EDIT
E
+I0 * 2 minutes and 58 seconds remain till the end of the
second track.
SEARCH STOP PLAY/PAUSE
SKIP

DISC SKIP RANDOM REPEAT

DOWN
PRESET

UP
A/B/C/D/E
CD

TUNER
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
➂ The total play time of the disc will be displayed.
PLAY STOP

REC/PAUSE
PLAY
TAPE

DECK PHONO/AUX
(If the unit is in the program play mode, the total play time
➂ of the programmed tracks will be displayed.)
A/B

POWER SLEEP DISPLAY VOLUME

➃
- +

TRACK TOTAL
The total remaining play time from the point being played
at that time will be displayed.
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
* 41 minutes remain till the end of the disc.

Notes
➃ • During random play, the total remaining play time on the
TRACK TOTAL REMAIN
disc will not be displayed.
• The total remaining play time will not be displayed for
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
track number 20 or higher.

CD Player

TIME

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TUNING OPERATION
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).

Automatic tuning
1 2 1 Press the TUNER input selector button.

2 Select the reception band [FM or AM (MW or LW)] by

pressing the BAND button while watching the display.
Receiver
3 Press the AUTO/MAN’L button so that “AUTO TUNING”
appears on the display.
(In this mode, stations are received in stereo or monaural
automatically.)

4 Press the TUNING UP button to tune to a higher

frequency, or press the TUNING DOWN button to tune to
a lower frequency.

5 If the station where tuning search stopped is not the

desired one, follow step 4 again.
4, 3 3, 2
* If the tuning search does not stop at the desired station,
change to the Manual tuning method as described below.
* STEREO indicator will illuminate when an FM stereo
broadcast with sufficient signal strength is received.

Manual tuning
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Automatic tuning method.

2 Press the AUTO/MAN’L button so that “AUTO TUNING”

disappears from the display.
(In this mode, stations are received in monaural.)

“AM” is for U.S.A., Canada, Australia and General 3 Press and hold the TUNING UP button to tune to a higher
models. frequency, or press and hold the TUNING DOWN button
“MW/LW” is for U.K. and Europe models. to tune to a lower frequency.
Release it just before reaching the desired frequency,
and then press it repeatedly until the desired frequency
appears.

Note
If you tune to an FM station manually, it is received in
monaural automatically to increase the signal quality.

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TUNING OPERATION

Preset tuning
This unit can store station frequencies selected by tuning
operation. With this function, you can select any desired
station by only calling the corresponding preset station
number. Up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 areas) can be
stored.

To store stations
4, 2
(Example: To store a station to A1)
Receiver
1 Tune to a desired station.
(Refer to the previous page for tuning procedure.)

2 Press the MEMORY button.

* The MEMORY indicator will flash for about 5 seconds.

3 Select a desired area (A – E) by pressing the A/B/C/D/E

button while watching the display, before the MEMORY
indicator goes out.
(In this case, select area A)

3, 1 2, 5 4 Select a preset station number by pressing the TUNER

PRESET DOWN or UP button repeatedly before the
MEMORY indicator goes out.
(In this case, select “1”.)

5 Within about 5 seconds, press the MEMORY button

again.
4, 2
PRESET

MHz
AUTO TUNING STEREO

Shows the displayed station

TUNER DIRECT has been programmed to A1.
1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

6 7 8 9 0

* In the same way, program other stations to A2, A3 ... A8.

3, 1 A
TIME
B
PROG

SEARCH
C
TAPE
D
EDIT

STOP
E
+I0

PLAY/PAUSE
* You can program more stations to the preset station
SKIP
numbers on other areas in the same way by selecting other
DISC SKIP RANDOM REPEAT

CD 3, 1 areas in step 2.
4, 2 DOWN

PLAY
PRESET

UP

STOP
A/B/C/D/E

PLAY
TUNER

TAPE

REC/PAUSE DECK
A/B
PHONO/AUX
To recall a preset station
POWER SLEEP DISPLAY VOLUME
- +

1 Select the area of preset station numbers by pressing the

A/B/C/D/E button.

2 Select the desired preset station number by pressing the

TUNER PRESET DOWN or UP button repeatedly.

Notes
• A new setting can be programmed in place of the former
one.
• For presets the setting of the AUTO/MAN’L button is
stored along with the station frequency.

For easier operation

By using the preset station number buttons and the
A,B,C,D,E selector buttons on the remote control transmitter,
a preset station number and an area can be selected directly.

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 TUNING OPERATION

Automatic preset tuning

You can also make use of an automatic preset tuning
function. By this function, this unit performs automatic tuning
and stores stations with strong signals sequentially. Up to 40
stations are stored automatically in the same way as in the
1 manual preset tuning method on the previous page.

1 Press the TUNER input selector button.

Receiver 2 Press and hold the AUTO MEMORY button for about 2
seconds.
* The MEMORY and AUTO TUNING indicators will flash.

This unit performs automatic tuning and received stations are

programmed to A1, A2 ... A8 sequentially.

After the automatic preset tuning is completed

The display shows the frequencies of the first preset station
(stored to A1).
Check the contents and the number of preset stations by
following the procedure of the section “To recall a preset
2 station” on the previous page.

To recall a preset station

Simply follow the procedure of the section “To recall a preset
station” on the previous page.

Notes
• The automatic preset tuning search will be performed
through all frequencies until 40 stations are stored. If the
number of received stations is less than 40, the search will
stop after searching through all frequencies.
• With this function, only stations with sufficient signal
strength are stored automatically. If the station you want
to program is weak in signal strength, tune to it in
monaural manually and program it by following the
procedure of the section “To store stations” on the
previous page.
• You can replace a preset station by another FM or AM
(MW or LW) station manually by simply following the
procedure of the section “To store stations” on the
previous page.

Fundamental rules of internal automatic preset tuning Memory back-up

operation The memory back-up circuit prevents the programmed data
Basically, FM stations are programmed onto area A, B and C, from being lost even if the AC supply lead is disconnected
and AM stations are programmed onto area D and E (MW from the AC outlet or the power is cut due to temporary
stations are onto D and LW stations are onto E) in that order power failure. If, however, the power is cut for more than one
automatically. week, the memory may be erased. If so, it can be re-
* If, for example, the number of received FM stations is not programmed by simply following the Preset tuning steps.
enough to fill up three areas (A, B and C), AM (MW or LW)
stations are programmed closely from the preceeding
empty areas. In such a case, AM (MW) stations are
programmed from area B or C (and LW stations are from
area C or D.)
* Moreover, one area is programmed with stations of the
same band only. If, for example, the last FM station is
programmed to B4, B5–B8 will be programmed with no
station, and AM (MW) stations are programmed from area
C.

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TAPE DECK OPERATION (for KXW-S70 Double Cassette Deck)

General information
• Do not use C-120 tapes, tapes with internal reels or poor-
quality tapes, since they can cause malfunctions.
• Before loading a tape into the cassette compartment,
tighten the slack tape with a pen or pencil.
• Tapes have removable tabs which prevent accidental
recording or erasing from taking place. Removing the tab
on the top left protects the side facing you from erasure.
Cover the tab holes with adhesive tape to erase or record
again.
• This deck is a Double Cassette Deck with Automatic
Reverse Function.
DECK A: Playback only.
DECK B: Playback or recording.
• This deck features an auto tape selector. Just load the
tape, and the tape formula being used will be sensed
automatically.
• This unit can play back metal tapes as well as normal or
chrome tapes, and recording can also be done on metal
tapes.
• When covering erasure prevention tab holes, do not cover
the chrome and metal detection holes. Otherwise, the
deck will treat tape as normal tape.
• Do not press the EJECT button during playback or
recording.
Detection hole
Tab

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TAPE DECK OPERATION (for KXW-S70 Double Cassette Deck)

Tape A or tape B playback

1 Press the TAPE input selector button.

Receiver 2 Open the DECK A or DECK B cassette compartment by

pressing the EJECT button.

3 Load the tape into the DECK A or DECK B cassette

compartment, and close the lid panel completely by
pressing the upper part of the center of the panel as
figured left.
* If you loaded two tapes into both the DECK A and B
cassette compartments, select the DECK A or B in
which the tape to be played back is loaded by pressing
the DECK A or B select button.
1
4 Set the Dolby NR switch to B or C if the tape has been
recorded with Dolby noise reduction, and to OFF if Dolby
NR was not used.
* For selection of the Dolby B or C position, refer to the
DECK A select button “Dolby B and C Type Noise Reduction” on page 28.
DECK B select button 5 Set the reverse mode switch as desired.
Tape Deck The reverse mode switch can be operated before or during
playback, and changes tape playback as follows:

Side A → Side B
Side A only Side A → Side Continuous
B play
(8 times)
2 56 64 2 Side B → Side A
Side B only Side B only Continuous
play
(8 times)

6 Press the play button to listen to side A, or the

play button for side B.
3
To stop playback
Press the stop button.

Note
When removing the tape, press the stop button, and
then open the cassette compartment.

Direct operation
Even if an input source other than tape deck is selected,
pressing the play button (or the fast wind button) will start
playback (or fast winding) directly.

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TAPE DECK OPERATION (for KXW-S70 Double Cassette Deck)

Winding the tape

1 If during playback, first press the stop button.

Tape Deck 2 Next press the fast wind or fast wind button to
wind the tape.

3 Press the stop button to stop.

* While winding the tape, the corresponding play direction

indicator flashes rapidly.

Note
When the tape is wound to the end, this unit will then function
as described below, according to the setting of the reverse
mode switch.
: The tape stops at the end.
: If the winding direction is , when the tape reaches
the end, playback automatically starts from the reverse
side.
If the winding direction is , the tape stops at the
end.
: When the tape reaches the end, playback
automatically starts from the reverse side.

Searching for the beginning of a

desired selection
TUNER DIRECT
Carry out the following operation during playback to find the
1

1
2

2
3

3
4

4
5

5 beginning of a desired selection on the tape.

6 7 8

6 7 8 9 0

A
TIME
B
PROG
C
TAPE
D
EDIT
E
+I0
To listen to the same selection
SEARCH

SKIP
STOP PLAY/PAUSE Press the button if the direction of the current playback
DISC SKIP RANDOM REPEAT is .
CD

PRESET A/B/C/D/E Press the button if the direction of the current playback
DOWN

PLAY
UP

STOP PLAY
TUNER
is .
TAPE

REC/PAUSE DECK PHONO/AUX

POWER SLEEP DISPLAY

A/B

VOLUME
To listen to the next selection
- + Press the button if the direction of the current playback
is .
Press the button if the direction of the current playback
is .

* While searching, the corresponding play direction indicator

flashes slowly.

Notes
• This function may not work for tapes with
* Material with long pauses or quiet passages.
* Low recording levels or excessive noise.
* Pauses of less than 4 seconds between selections.
• If searching is carried out at the first or the last part of a
selection, the searching may not function correctly.

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 TAPE DECK OPERATION (for KXW-S70 Double Cassette Deck)

Continuous playback
3
Tape Deck 1 Load the tapes into the DECK A and DECK B cassette
compartments.

2 Set the reverse mode switch to .

The reverse mode switch can be operated before or during

playback, and changes tape playback as follows:

1 24 4 1 <Tape A>
Tape A Side A → B → Tape B Side A → B
Continuous play (8 times)

<Tape A>
Tape A Side B → Tape B Side A → B
→ Tape A Side A
Continuous play (8 times)
TUNER DIRECT
1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

A
7

B
8

C
9

D
0

E
3 Press the DECK A or B select button to select the tape to
TIME PROG TAPE EDIT +I0 be played back first.
SEARCH

SKIP
STOP PLAY/PAUSE
4
DISC SKIP RANDOM REPEAT

CD

3 4 Press the play button to listen to side A, or the

DOWN
PRESET

UP
A/B/C/D/E

TUNER
play button for side B.
4 PLAY STOP

REC/PAUSE
PLAY

TAPE

DECK PHONO/AUX
A/B

POWER SLEEP DISPLAY VOLUME

- +

Dolby B and C Type Noise Reduction

DOLBY B.C
• NR
With cassette tapes, the most noticeable form of noise is high
frequency hiss. To reduce this hiss noise, this unit has been Dolby and the double D mark are trademarks of Dolby
equipped with a newly developed Dolby C noise reduction Laboratories Licensing Corp. Dolby noise reduction
system in addition to its conventional Dolby B NR. Either type system manufactured under license from Dolby
of noise reduction may be selected with the switch provided. Laboratories Licensing Corp.
Dolby B NR has a noise reduction effect of about 10 dB in
the high frequency range. The corresponding figure with
Dolby C NR is about 20 dB, but this is over the entire range
where the human ear is most sensitive to noise (2 kHz to 8
kHz). Also, Dolby C NR has the same noise reduction effect
at both high and low signal levels. In addition, Dolby C NR
improves the tape’s MOL (Maximum Output Level).
Dolby noise reduction is a 2 part process that acts both on
recording and playback; be sure that the noise reduction
button is set to the same position on record and play.
* Noise in the source material cannot be reduced with the
Dolby NR system.

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TAPE DECK OPERATION (for KX-S90 Single Cassette Deck)

General information
• Do not use C-120 tapes, tapes with internal reels or poor-
quality tapes, since they can cause malfunctions.
• Before loading a tape into the cassette compartment,
tighten the slack tape with a pen or pencil.
• Tapes have removable tabs which prevent accidental
recording or erasing from taking place. Removing the tab
on the top left protects the side facing you from erasure.
Cover the tab holes with adhesive tape to erase or record
again.
• This deck is a Single Cassette Deck with Automatic
Reverse Function.
• This deck features an auto tape selector. Just load the
tape, and the tape formula being used will be sensed
automatically.
• This unit can play back metal tapes as well as normal or
chrome tapes, and recording can also be done on metal
tapes.
• When covering erasure prevention tab holes, do not cover
the chrome and metal detection holes. Otherwise, the
deck will treat tape as normal tape.
Detection hole • Do not press the OPEN/CLOSE button during playback or
Tab recording.

Tape playback
Receiver
1 Press the TAPE input selector button.

2 Open the cassette compartment by pressing the

OPEN/CLOSE button.

3 Load the tape into the cassette compartment.

4 Set the Dolby NR switch to B or C if the tape has been

recorded with Dolby noise reduction, and to OFF if Dolby
1 NR was not used.
* For selection of the Dolby B or C position, refer to the
“Dolby B and C Type Noise Reduction” on page 30.
3
Side A upward. 5 Set the reverse mode switch as desired.

The reverse mode switch can be operated before or during

playback, and changes tape playback as follows:

Side A → Side B
Side A only Side A → Side Continuous play
B (8 times)
Tape Deck
Side B → Side A
Side B only Side B only Continuous play
(8 times)

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6 Press the play button to listen to side A, or the play

button for side B.

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 TAPE DECK OPERATION (for KX-S90 Single Cassette Deck)
To stop playback
Press the stop button.

Note
When removing the tape, press the stop button, and then
open the cassette compartment.

Direct operation
Even if an input source other than tape deck is selected,
pressing the play button (or the fast wind button) will start
playback (or fast winding) directly.

Tape Counter (LINEAR COUNTER) and RESET

button
This unit is equipped with a tape counter which is useful for
searching and locating a desired point on tape. The tape
counter is displayed by minutes and seconds, though the
displayed time is not so close to the actual elapsed time.
(It will be close to the actual elapsed time by using a tape
with the length of 60 minutes or 90 minutes.)
RESET LINEAR COUNTER REMAIN
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counter resets the tape counter to “0:00”.

REMAIN indicators
The remaining amount of the tape for the side now being
played back is shown by the illumination of these indicators.
According as the tape is played back, the indicators will go
out one by one.
When the tape playback nears the end of the side, the
indicator at the left end flashes rapidly. However, when using
a tape with large hubs, the tape may stop before the indicator
flashes. This is because the error between the displayed time
and the actual elapsed time becomes large when using these
tapes.

Dolby B and C Type Noise Reduction Dolby HX PRO Dynamic Bias Servo System
With cassette tapes, the most noticeable form of noise is high This unit incorporates the Dolby HX Pro system which
frequency hiss. To reduce this hiss noise, this unit has been automatically controls the effective bias to reduce distortion
equipped with a newly developed Dolby C noise reduction and noise, improving high frequency response during
system in addition to its conventional Dolby B NR. Either type recording. Tapes recorded with this system retain the same
of noise reduction may be selected with the switch provided. high quality even when played back on any other tape deck.
Dolby B NR has a noise reduction effect of about 10 dB in
the high frequency range. The corresponding figure with
Dolby C NR is about 20 dB, but this is over the entire range
where the human ear is most sensitive to noise (2 kHz to 8 DOLBY B.C
• NR HX PRO

kHz). Also, Dolby C NR has the same noise reduction effect Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension
at both high and low signal levels. In addition, Dolby C NR manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
improves the tape’s MOL (Maximum Output Level). Licensing Corporation, HX Pro originated by Bang &
Dolby noise reduction is a 2 part process that acts both on Olufsen.
recording and playback; be sure that the noise reduction “DOLBY”, the double-D symbol and “HX PRO” are
button is set to the same position on record and play. trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
* Noise in the source material cannot be reduced with the
Dolby NR system.

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TAPE DECK OPERATION (for KX-S90 Single Cassette Deck)

Winding the tape

1 If during playback, first press the stop button.

2 Next press the fast wind or fast wind button to

wind the tape.

Tape Deck 3 Press the stop button to stop.

* While winding the tape, the corresponding play direction

indicator flashes rapidly.

Note
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When the tape is wound to the end, this unit will then function
as described below, according to the setting of the reverse
mode switch.
: The tape stops at the end.
: If the winding direction is , when the tape reaches
the end, playback automatically starts from the reverse
side.
If the winding direction is , the tape stops at the
end.
: When the tape reaches the end, playback
automatically starts from the reverse side.

Searching for the beginning of a

desired selection
Carry out the following operation during playback to find the
beginning of a desired selection on the tape.

1 2
TUNER DIRECT
3 4 5
To listen to the same selection
1

6
2

7
3

8
4 5
Press the button if the direction of the current playback
6 7 8 9 0
is .
A B C D E
TIME PROG TAPE EDIT +I0 Press the button if the direction of the current playback
SEARCH

SKIP
STOP PLAY/PAUSE
is .
DISC SKIP RANDOM REPEAT

CD

DOWN
PRESET

UP
A/B/C/D/E

TUNER
To listen to the next selection
PLAY STOP PLAY

TAPE
Press the button if the direction of the current playback
REC/PAUSE DECK PHONO/AUX is .
A/B

POWER SLEEP DISPLAY VOLUME

Press the button if the direction of the current playback
+
-
is .

* While searching, the corresponding play direction indicator

flashes slowly.

Notes
• This function may not work for tapes with
* Material with long pauses or quiet passages.
* Low recording levels or excessive noise.
* Pauses of less than 4 seconds between selections.
• If searching is carried out at the first or the last part of a
selection, the searching may not function correctly.

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RECORDING COMPACT DISCS
• When recording important selections, be sure to make a
preliminary test to ensure that the desired source material
Receiver is being properly recorded with good sound quality.
• The automatic recording level control circuit automatically
controls the level of the input signal used for recording.
• Adjusting the VOLUME, BALANCE, TREBLE and BASS
controls have no effect on the recorded sound.
• For KXW-S70, the deck which can be used for recording
is the DECK B only. When recording, be sure to load a
tape into the DECK B cassette compartment.

1
CD Player CD synchronized recording
1 Press the CD input selector button and load the disc to be
recorded.

2 Load a tape into the cassette compartment.

* Wind past the beginning part of the tape on which
recording can not be performed.

3 When recording with the Dolby NR system, set the Dolby

6 6 NR switch to B or C; if not, set it to OFF.
* For selection of the Dolby B or C position, refer to the
Tape Deck (KXW-S70) “Dolby B and C Type Noise Reduction” on page 28 or
30.

4 Set the reverse mode switch as desired.

When the tape is set so that side A faces you, recording will
be done as follows automatically according to the selected
reverse mode.

2 4 5 3 2
<KXW-S70>
Tape Deck (KX-S90) Side A only Side A → Side Side A → Side
B B

<KX-S90>
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<KXW-S70>
3 4 5 2 Side B only Side B only Side B only

<KX-S90>
TUNER DIRECT
1 2 3 4 5

6
1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

6 7 8 9 0

A B C D E
TIME PROG TAPE EDIT +I0

SEARCH STOP PLAY/PAUSE

SKIP

1
DISC SKIP RANDOM REPEAT

5 DOWN
PRESET

UP
A/B/C/D/E
CD

TUNER
5 Press the REC/PAUSE button.
PLAY STOP PLAY
TAPE
* The corresponding indicator will light up and the play
POWER
REC/PAUSE

SLEEP DISPLAY
DECK
A/B

VOLUME
PHONO/AUX

direction indicators flash.

- +

6 Start CD playback by pressing the corresponding disc

select button, or by pressing the play/pause button if the
disc is already selected.
* Before CD playback begins, recording automatically
begins on the side of the tape now selected.

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RECORDING COMPACT DISCS
To stop recording temporarily
/ 1 Press the stop button of the CD player.
CD Player
2 Choose the selection to be recorded next by using the
SKIP or button, and then press the play button
of the CD player to resume recording (or simply press the
track number input button on the remote control
transmitter).

To stop recording
Press the stop button of the tape deck.
(At this time, CD playback does not stop.)

Recording programmed tracks

Tape Deck (KXW-S70) Programmed tracks from one or more discs can also be
recorded in the same way.

1 Program desired tracks from one or more discs. (Refer to

page 18 for the programming procedure.)

2 Follow steps 2–5 on the previous page.

3 Press the play/pause / button of the CD player.

Notes
• During CD Synchronized Recording, when more than 4
seconds elapse between tracks, the tape will stop
automatically and resume recording when the beginning
of the next track is found.
Tape Deck (KX-S90)
• The CD Synchronized Recording will function even when
the CD player is turned into random play mode.

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TUNER DIRECT
1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

6 7 8 9 0

A B C D E
TIME PROG TAPE EDIT +I0

SEARCH STOP PLAY/PAUSE

DISC SKIP
SKIP

RANDOM REPEAT
/
CD

PRESET A/B/C/D/E

DOWN UP TUNER

PLAY STOP PLAY

TAPE

REC/PAUSE DECK PHONO/AUX

A/B

POWER SLEEP DISPLAY VOLUME

- +

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RECORDING COMPACT DISCS

Recording CD(s) on both sides of

Receiver a tape automatically
1 Press the CD input selector button and load the disc to be
recorded.

2 Select the disc by pressing the DISC SKIP button.

3 Load a tape into the cassette compartment.

1 4 When recording with the Dolby NR system, set the Dolby

NR switch to B or C; if not, set it to OFF.
* For selection of the Dolby B or C position, refer to the
CD Player “Dolby B and C Type Noise Reduction” on page 28 or
30.

5 Set the reverse mode switch to or .

6 Press the EDIT button. (“EDIT” appears on the display.)

CD playback and recording starts. Recording is carried
out on side A and B of the tape continuously.
* If the tape has not rewound to the end, it is rewound to
the end rapidly before recording starts.
6 1 Recording starts from the first part of the tape on which
recording can be done.
Tape Deck (KXW-S70) * “A ” (or “ B”) on the display shows the side of
the tape on which recording is being carried out.
* When the recording on side A finishes while a track is
being played back, the sound is automatically faded
out, and then the recording stops.
The recording on side B starts from the beginning of
the same track.

Notes
• If the tape’s total possible recording time is longer than the
5 4 3 total playing time of the selected disc, tracks on another
disc are recorded automatically.
In this case, as many as three discs can be recorded
Tape Deck (KX-S90) continuously.
• During recording, the PLAYXCHANGE button on the CD
player is disabled.
• The CD player’s repeat play mode (except for the “A REP”
mode) will be canceled during this recording mode. If the
“A REP” repeat play mode is selected, it will not be
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canceled, but it will not function until the recording is
finished.

4 5 3 Recording programmed tracks

Programmed tracks from one or more discs can also be

recorded in the same way.

1 Program desired tracks from one or more discs. (Refer to

page 18 for the programming procedure.)

1 2
TUNER DIRECT
3 4 5
6 2 Follow steps 3–6 described above.
1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

6 7 8 9 0

A B C D E
TIME PROG

SEARCH
TAPE EDIT

STOP
+I0

PLAY/PAUSE
To cancel this function
Before recording, press the stop button of the CD player
SKIP

2 DISC SKIP

DOWN
RANDOM

PRESET

UP
REPEAT

A/B/C/D/E
CD

TUNER
1 or the tape deck.
PLAY STOP PLAY
TAPE

POWER
REC/PAUSE

SLEEP DISPLAY
DECK
A/B

VOLUME
PHONO/AUX

To stop recording
- +
Press the stop button of the tape deck.
(At this time, CD playback automatically stops.)

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RECORDING COMPACT DISCS

Automatic tape-editing
Receiver
This convenient feature can be used to program tracks on a
disc (or discs) for recording to tape. By only memorizing the
tape’s total possible recording time, the unit will automatically
program tracks or help you to program tracks so they will fit
onto the tape with the least amount of unrecorded space
remaining at each end of the tape.

To record a disc with the order of tracks

1 unchanged
1 Press the CD input selector button and load the disc to be
CD Player recorded.

2 Select the disc by pressing the DISC SKIP button.

3 Load a tape into the cassette compartment.

4 When recording with the Dolby NR system, set the Dolby

NR switch to B or C; if not, set it to OFF.
* For selection of the Dolby B or C position, refer to the
“Dolby B and C Type Noise Reduction” on page 28 or
7 1 30.

Tape Deck (KXW-S70) 5 Set the reverse mode switch to or .

6 Press the TAPE button to select the length of the tape to

be used. Whenever pressed, C-46, C-54, C-60 and C-90
appear on the display in turn, and next it returns to the
normal display mode.

off → C-46 → C-54 → C-60 → C-90

→

5 4 3
When using tapes other than C-46, C-54, C-60 or C-90
When C-46, C-54, C-60 or C-90 is appearing on the
Tape Deck (KX-S90) display, input the tape length by using the track number
input buttons on the remote control transmitter
(Examples)
C-62: Press “6” and then “2”.
C-30: Press “3” and then “0”, or press “+10” three times
and then “0”.
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7 Press the EDIT button. (“EDIT” appears on the display.)

The following internal operations are carried out before
recording is automatically started.
4 5 3
1)Tracks on the disc are automatically divided between
side A and side B. You can check the process by
watching the display.
2)The end part of the tape on which recording cannot be
done is wound.
3)This unit starts searching a peak level through all tracks
to be recorded. (While searching, “LEVEL” flashes on
1 2
TUNER DIRECT
3 4 5
the display.) When searching is finished, this unit
6 adjusts the recording level properly on the basis of this
1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

6 7 8 9 0

A
TIME
B
PROG
C
TAPE
D
EDIT
E
+I0
data.
4)CD playback and recording starts. Recording is carried
6
SEARCH STOP PLAY/PAUSE

SKIP

DISC SKIP RANDOM REPEAT

CD

1 out on both side A and B of the tape.

2
PRESET A/B/C/D/E

DOWN UP TUNER

PLAY STOP PLAY

TAPE

REC/PAUSE DECK PHONO/AUX

A/B

POWER SLEEP DISPLAY VOLUME

7
- +

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RECORDING COMPACT DISCS
Notes
• If the tape’s total possible recording time is longer than the
CD player total playing time of the selected disc, tracks on another
disc are recorded automatically.
In this case, as many as three discs can be recorded
continuously.
• If programs are made selecting tracks from more than one
disc, during recording, the PLAYXCHANGE button on the
CD player is disabled.
• The CD player’s repeat play mode (except for the “A REP”
mode) will be canceled during this recording mode. If the
“A REP” repeat play mode is selected, it will not be
4 canceled, but it will not function until the recording is
finished.

Tape Deck (KXW-S70) To cancel tape-editing function

Before recording, press the stop button of the CD player
or the tape deck.

To stop recording
Press the stop button of the tape deck.
(At this time, CD playback automatically stops.)

To make this unit program tracks on a disc

automatically so that the least amount of
unrecorded space remains on the tape
Tape Deck (KX-S90)
1 Follow steps 1–6 on the previous page.

2 Press the PROGRAM button.

3 Press the TAPE button.

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“AP A> ” illuminates during programming for side A, and

“AP B> ” illuminates during programming for side B.

* After “AP B> ” goes out from the display, you can
check the programmed contents for side A and B
respectively.
To check, cancel or correct program data, refer to page
19.

4 Press the EDIT button. (“EDIT” appears on the display.)

The recording is automatically started.
2 TUNER DIRECT
3 * The unit searches a peak level on each track to adjust
1

1
2

2
3

3
4

4
5

5 the recording level properly. The search is carried out

before recording each track. (While searching, “LEVEL”
6 7 8

6 7 8 9 0

A B C D E
TIME PROG

SEARCH
TAPE EDIT

STOP
+I0

PLAY/PAUSE
flashes on the display, and recording is paused.)
SKIP

4
DISC SKIP RANDOM REPEAT

CD

PRESET A/B/C/D/E

DOWN UP TUNER

PLAY STOP PLAY

TAPE

REC/PAUSE DECK PHONO/AUX

A/B

POWER SLEEP DISPLAY VOLUME

- +

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RECORDING COMPACT DISCS
To record programmed tracks from one or
Receiver more discs
1 Press the CD input select button and load a disc (or discs)
on the disc table.

2 Follow steps 3–6 on page 35.

3 Press the PROGRAM button.

* “PROG” and “P-01” illuminate on the display, and all
track numbers on the selected disc begin flashing.
1
CD Player 4 If necessary, select a desired disc by pressing the DISC
SKIP button.

5 Use the track number input buttons to select the desired

track number.

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set more programs for the side A

of the tape. You can select the same track again.
* Pressing the TIME button displays the total remaining
9 1 time on the side of the tape for about 1 second, and
then it is replaced by the display of the next playback
order.
* If “ERR” appears on the display, the track number just
selected cannot be programmed because there is not
enough time remaining on the side A of the tape.
1
TUNER DIRECT
2 3 4 5
However, at this time, if any other track number is
1

6
2

7
3

8
4

9
5

0
5 flashing continuously on the display, you can program
A
TIME
B
PROG
C
TAPE
D
EDIT
E
+I0
it instead of the unprogrammable one.
SEARCH STOP PLAY/PAUSE

3
SKIP

DISC SKIP RANDOM

PRESET
REPEAT

A/B/C/D/E
CD
7 After you finish the programming for the side A, press the
TAPE button.
7 9
DOWN UP TUNER

PLAY STOP PLAY

TAPE

REC/PAUSE DECK PHONO/AUX * “Pu” appears on the display, then you can begin
1
A/B

4 POWER SLEEP DISPLAY

-
VOLUME

+ programming for side B.

8 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set more programs for the side B

of the tape. You can select the same track again.
* If “ERR” appears on the display, the track number just
Display information during programming selected cannot be programmed because there is not
enough time remaining on the side B of the tape.
However, at this time, if any other track number is
Selected disc flashing continuously on the display, you can program
it instead of the unprogrammable one.
Side of the tape Next playback order
9 Press the EDIT button. (“EDIT” appears on the display.)
TRACK
P ROG
The recording is automatically started.
* The unit searches a peak level on each track to adjust
the recording level properly. The search is carried out
A
before recording each track. (While searching, “LEVEL”
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
flashes on the display, and recording is paused.)

Notes on tape-editing
• To check, cancel or correct program data, refer to page
Selected track number Total remaining time on 19.
the side of the tape • The maximum number of tracks that can be programmed
is 20.
TRACK REMAIN
• This function can be used to program up to track number
PROG 20. If the disc has more than 20 tracks, track number 20
and thereafter will not be programmed.
A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Programmed track numbers illuminate and

unprogrammed ones flash.

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OTHER RECORDINGS

Recording from the built-in tuner

Receiver
1 Press the TUNER input selector button.

2 Tune to the desired station. (Refer to the “TUNING

OPERATION” on pages 22 and 23.)

3 Load a tape into the cassette compartment.

4 When recording with the Dolby NR system, set the Dolby

NR switch to B or C; if not, set it to OFF.
* For selection of the Dolby B or C position, refer to the
1 “Dolby B and C Type Noise Reduction” on page 28 or
30.
Tape Deck (KXW-S70)
5 Set the reverse mode switch to to record on only one
side, or to (or ) for continuous recording on both
sides.

6 Press the REC/PAUSE button.

* The corresponding indicator lights up and the play
direction indicators flash.

7 Press the play button to record on side A, or the play

3 5 4 3 button to record on side B.
* For continuous recording on both sides, begin on side
7, 2 6, 1 7, 2 A. Recording stops automatically at the end of side B.

To stop recording temporarily

Tape Deck (KX-S90)
1 Press the REC/PAUSE button.

2 To resume recording, press the play button whose

indicator is flashing.

EMPTY

To stop recording
Press the stop button.

4 5 3
7, 2 7, 2 6, 1

TUNER DIRECT
1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

6 7 8 9 0

A B C D E
TIME PROG TAPE EDIT +I0

SEARCH STOP PLAY/PAUSE

SKIP

DISC SKIP RANDOM REPEAT

CD

DOWN
PRESET

UP
A/B/C/D/E

TUNER
1
7, 2
PLAY STOP PLAY
TAPE

REC/PAUSE DECK PHONO/AUX

A/B

POWER SLEEP DISPLAY VOLUME

- +

6, 1 7, 2

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OTHER RECORDINGS

Dubbing (by using KXW-S70 only)

Receiver • During dubbing, adjusting the VOLUME, BALANCE,
TREBLE and BASS controls have no effect on the
recorded sound.
• Try to use the same tape formula and length for the
recording tape as for the master tape.

1 Press the TAPE input selector button.

2 Load a prerecorded tape into the DECK A cassette

1, 2 compartment. Insert a blank tape into the DECK B
cassette compartment.

Tape Deck (KXW-S70) 3 Set the reverse mode switch to to record on only one
side, or to (or ) for continuous recording on both
sides.

4 Press the DUBBING button.

* Press “NORMAL” to dub at normal speed, and “HIGH”
to dub at about twice the normal speed.
* Dubbing will begin from side A regardless of the side
now selected.

2 4 2, 1 To stop dubbing
4 3, 3 4 4 Press the stop button.
* Tape A and tape B will stop at the same time.

Note
Only tapes originally encoded with Dolby B or C NR will be
Tape Deck (KX-S90) dubbed onto tapes with Dolby B or C NR encoding.
The Dolby NR switch will have no effect on the recording of
tape B during dubbing.
However, the playback tonal quality of tape A will change
according to the Dolby NR switch position.
EMPTY

4 4 3 41

Erasing recorded tapes

1 Load the tape to be erased into the cassette
compartment.
(For KXW-S70, load a tape into the DECK B cassette
1

1
2

2
TUNER DIRECT
3

3
4

4
5

5
compartment.)
6 7 8

6 7 8 9 0

4 A
TIME
B
PROG

SEARCH
C
TAPE
D
EDIT

STOP
E
+I0

PLAY/PAUSE
4 2 Press the TAPE input selector button.
SKIP

3
DISC SKIP RANDOM REPEAT

DOWN
PRESET

UP
A/B/C/D/E
CD

TUNER
Set the reverse mode switch to to erase only one
side and to (or ) to
1, 2
PLAY STOP PLAY
TAPE

REC/PAUSE DECK
A/B
PHONO/AUX
erase both sides.
POWER SLEEP DISPLAY VOLUME
- +

4 Press the REC/PAUSE button, then press the play

button to erase side A of the tape, or the play button to
erase side B.
4

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HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER

Timer play
By using the built-in timer, you can set the time when the unit
turns on and a source begins playing automatically, and the
time when the unit turns off automatically.

1 Prepare the source to be played.

For tuner:
Tune in to the station you will listen to.

For tape deck:

Load a tape into the cassette compartment.
Receiver (For KXW-S70, if tapes are loaded in both the
compartments, tape A takes priority of tape B, and is
played back by the timer play.)

For CD player:
Load a disc on the disc table. If more than one disc are
loaded on the disc table, select the disc by using the disc
select buttons or the DISC SKIP button.

2 2-➀ 2-➁ 2 Press the DISPLAY button.

Whenever the DISPLAY button is pressed, the display
mode changes as follows.
At each mode, make a setting for the timer play, referring
to the setting procedure described below.

→ ➀ Current time (TIMER on/off mode)

→ → → →
➁ Source selecting mode (TAPE, TUNER, CD)

➂ ON TIME/Time setting mode

➃ OFF TIME/Time setting mode

➄ Normal display mode

* The display mode will be changed to the next mode

after about 8 seconds elapse automatically. If the mode
is changed before the setting is completed, call the
mode again by pressing the DISPLAY button once or
more.

Setting procedure:

➀ At the display of current time

Check to be sure that the current time is correct, and
press the TIMER button so that “TIMER” appears on
the display.

➁ At source selecting mode

Select the source (TAPE, TUNER or CD) to be played
by pressing the corresponding input selector button.
* If “TUNER” is selected, soon it is changed to the
frequency display mode. In this mode, you can
select the station to listen to with the timer play by
using the BAND button, A/B/C/D/E button and
TUNER PRESET DOWN/UP buttons.

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HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER
➂ At ON TIME/time setting mode
[“ON TIME” appears on the display, and soon it is
changed to a time setting mode.]
Set to the time when the timer play begins by using
the HOUR button and the MINUTE button.

➃ At OFF TIME/time setting mode

[“OFF TIME” appears on the display, and soon it is
changed to a time setting mode.]
If necessary, set to the time when you want to finish
the timer play (to turn this unit off) by using the HOUR
button and the MINUTE button. Even if you do not set
POWER TIME ADJ the time, it has already been set so that the timer play
finishes after 1 hour.
Receiver
* The TIMER button functions also in the time (ON
TIME or OFF TIME) setting mode.

3 If you will not use this unit until the timer play begins, turn
the power off by pressing the POWER switch or the
TIMER button.

Note
DISPLAY TIMER 2-➂, ➃ If a timer play setting is made and the power is not turned off,
the source set for the timer play will begin playing when the
time comes in place of the source played at that time.

To cancel the timer play setting

After the timer play is finished, press the DISPLAY button to
call the current time. While the current time is displayed,
press the TIMER button so that “TIMER” goes out from the
display.
If it is not canceled, the system will be turned on at the same
time every day, so it can be used as an alarm. However, if
you will be out at that time, cancel the timer play setting.
* Unless the AC supply lead is unplugged or there is a
power failure for more than 30 minutes, the time set on
the timer will be retained until it is reset.

How to make time setting in the ON TIME or OFF

TIME mode

For the hour:

Press the HOUR button to change the hour to a higher value.
Press and hold to change continuously.
To change the hour to a lower value, while pressing the TIME
ADJUST button, press the HOUR button.

For the minute:

Use the MINUTE button and operate it in the same way as
you did to change the hour.

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HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER

Timer recording
Receiver (To record a tuner program)
1 Load a blank tape into the cassette compartment.
(For KXW-S70, load a tape into the DECK B cassette
compartment.)

2 Tune to the station of which program you want to record.

3 Follow step 2 of the “Timer play” on pages 40 and 41.

DISPLAY TIMER TAPE TUNER
* However, in step 2-➁, press the TAPE input selector
POWER button twice so that “REC” flashes on the display.
While “REC” is flashing, press the TUNER input
selector button.

Tape Deck (KXW-S70) 4 If desired, change the setting of the reverse mode switch
and the Dolby NR switch.

5 If you will not use this unit untill the timer recording
begins, turn the power off by pressing the POWER switch
or the TIMER button.

To confirm the timer time setting

Press the DISPLAY button.

4 1 To cancel the setting of timer recording

Press the DISPLAY button once or more so that “REC”
flashes on the display. While “REC” is flashing, press the
TAPE input selector button.
* Unless the AC supply lead is unplugged or there is a
Tape Deck (KX-S90)
power failure for more than 30 minutes, the time set on
the timer will be retained until it is reset.

Note
When the timer recording is finished, the timer setting is
EMPTY

automatically canceled to avoid repeating timer recording of

the same setting.

4 1

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HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER

Sleep timer operation

POWER This unit can be turned off automatically.

Receiver 1 Play the desired sound source.

2 Press the SLEEP button. “SLEEP” appears on the display,

and soon it is replaced by “120”.

3 Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the desired sleep

time appears in the display. The display will change as
described below. (Time is displayed by the minute.)

120 90 60 30

↑
↑

↑
DISPLAY AUTO MEMO ↑
OFF SLEEP

↑
(Sleep timer is off.)

* The original display mode will resume about 4 seconds

after the selection is made.
* The SLEEP indicator illuminates to indicate that the
sleep timer is on.

4 The unit will turn off automatically when the preset sleep
time has passed.
TUNER DIRECT
1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

6
7

7
8

8 9 0 To confirm the sleep time setting

A
TIME
B
PROG
C
TAPE
D
EDIT
E
+I0 Press the SLEEP button once. “SLEEP” appears on the
SEARCH

SKIP
STOP PLAY/PAUSE
display, and soon it is replaced by the remaining time of the
DISC SKIP RANDOM REPEAT

CD
preset sleep time.
PRESET A/B/C/D/E

DOWN UP TUNER

PLAY STOP PLAY

TAPE To change the sleep time

REC/PAUSE DECK
A/B
PHONO/AUX
While the SLEEP indicator illuminates, press the SLEEP
POWER
POWER SLEEP DISPLAY
-
VOLUME

+
button repeatedly until the desired time appears.

To stop the sleep timer operation

Press the POWER switch, or press the SLEEP button
repeatedly until “OFF SLEEP” appears on the display.
(The SLEEP indicator will go out.)

To set the sleep time using front panel buttons

First press the DISPLAY button to display the current time.
Within 7 seconds, press the AUTO MEMO button. Whenever
the AUTO MEMO button is pressed, the sleep time changes.

SLEEP

Using the timer and the sleep

timer at the same time
1 Prepare timer playback. (See pages 40 and 41.)
* Do not turn the power of this unit off after the timer
setting is finished.

2 Press the SLEEP button and set the sleep time.

When the sleep timer operation finishes, the timer will

function to turn the source on at the preset time.

Note
Do not set the timer time so that the timer will start during
sleep timer operation. (Since sleep timer operation has
priority, the timer will not operate.)

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USING EXTERNAL UNITS

Auxiliary (AUX)
1 Connect the output lead of a video cassette player, video
disc player, etc. to the AUX inputs of this unit.
(red → right channel, white → left channel)

2 Press the AUX input selector button.

3 Operate the unit connected to the AUX inputs.

4 Start recording with this unit, if so desired. (See page 38.)

Turntable (PHONO)
1 Connect the output lead of a turntable.
(red → right channel, white → left channel)

2 Connect the GND lead of a turntable.

3 Press the PHONO input selector button.

4 Operate the turntable.

5 Start recording with this unit, if so desired. (See page 38.)

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USING EXTERNAL UNITS

Headphones
• Be sure that your headphones have a 3.5 mm (1/8”)
diameter plug and are between 16 ohms and 50 ohms
impedance. Recommended impedance is 32 ohms.
• When headphones are connected, the speakers are
defeated automatically. Adjust the VOLUME control for
desired volume.

MAINTENANCE

Internal care
KXW-S70 (DECK A)
• Dirty heads, capstans and pinch rollers can cause poor
sound and tape jams.
<For KX-S90>
Clean these parts with a commercially available
head/pinch roller cleaning tape.
<For KXW-S70>
Clean these parts with a cotton swab moistened with
commercially available head/pinch roller cleaner or
isopropyl alcohol, or with a commercially available
cleaning tape.
• After long use, the deck’s heads and capstans may
become magnetized, causing poor sound. Demagnetize
KXW-S70 (DECK B) these parts once every 30 hours of playing/recording time
by using a commercial tape head demagnetizer. Read the
demagnetizer’s instructions carefully before use.

External care
• Periodically clean the surfaces of this system, especially
the top panel of the receiver to prevent the ventilation
holes from being blocked with dust etc.
• Do not use chemically treated cleaning cloths or other
chemicals. (See “Precautions”.)

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 SPECIFICATIONS

As a part of policy of continuous improvement, YAMAHA reserves the right to make design and specification changes for
product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production
units.

■ Receiver (RX-S70) ■ Tape Deck (KXW-S70)

Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel Power Source ................................... AC supplies from receiver unit
6 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD .......................... 50W+50W Type ............... Auto Reverse 4-Track 2-Channel playback/recording
6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD and playback stereo double Cassette Deck
[U.S.A., Canada and General models only] ............. 75W+75W Heads ................................................ PB, REC/PB : Hard Permalloy
DIN Standard Output Power per Channel [Europe model only] Erase : Double Gap Ferrite
4/6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD .................................................. 65/60W Motors ................................................................ DC servo motor x 2
IEC Power [Europe model only] Wow and Flutter ................................................. 50.19%, W.PEAK
6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.1% THD ....................................................... 60W 0.09%, W.RMS
Input Sensitivity/Impedance Fast Winding Time (C-60 Tape) ........................ About 120 seconds
PHONO MM ....................................................... 2.5 mV/47 k-ohms Frequency Response (–20 dB)
AUX .................................................................. 150 mV/25 k-ohms ........................................................ 30 – 15,000 Hz 53 dB (Normal)
Headphone Output Impedance.......................................... 68 ohms 30 – 16,000 Hz 53 dB (CrO2)
Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz to 20 kHz) 30 – 18,000 Hz 53 dB (Metal)
AUX to SP OUT (25W/6 ohms) ............................................ 0.04% Signal-to-Noise Ratio .................................. 58 dB (Dolby NR OFF)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network) 66 dB (Dolby B NR ON)
AUX (Input Shorted) ........................................................... 102 dB 74 dB (Dolby C NR ON)
Tone Control Characteristics Harmonic Distortion .......................................... No more than 1.2%
BASS: Boost/cut ................................................... ±10 dB (50 Hz) Channel Separation (Input Shorted 1 kHz)
TREBLE: Boost/cut ............................................. ±10 dB (20 kHz) ................................................................................. More than 40 dB
Tuning Range Crosstalk (Input Shorted 125 Hz).......................... More than 55 dB
FM Dimensions (W x H x D)................................ 280 x 117.5 x 326 mm
[U.S.A. and Canada models]...................... 87.5 to 107.9 MHz (11” x 4-5/8” x 12-13/16”)
[Australia, U.K., Europe and General models] Weight ................................................................ 4.2 kg (9 lbs. 4 oz.)
...................................................................... 87.5 to 108.0 MHz
AM (MW) ■ Tape Deck (KX-S90)
[U.S.A., Canada and General models] ....... 530 – 1,710 kHz Power Source ................................... AC supplies from receiver unit
[Australia, U.K. and Europe models] ......... 531 – 1,611 kHz Type .............................. Auto Reverse 4-Track 2-Channel recording
LW and playback stereo Cassette Deck
[U.K. and Europe models only] ..................... 153 – 288 kHz Heads ....................................................... REC/PB : Hard Permalloy
Usable Sensitivity Erase : Double Gap Ferrite
FM (75 ohms) Motor ........................................................................ DC servo motor
(30 dB S/N Quieting, 1 kHz, 100% mod.) Wow and Flutter ................................................. 50.19%, W.PEAK
[Except Europe model]................................1.2 µV (12.8 dBf) 0.09%, W.RMS
(DIN, Mono, S/N 26 dB) [Europe model] ........................1.5 µV Fast Winding Time (C-60 Tape) ........................ About 120 seconds
AM (MW)........................................................................ 280 µV/m Frequency Response (–20 dB)
LW ................................................................................. 560 µV/m ........................................................ 30 – 16,000 Hz 53 dB (Normal)
Power Supply 30 – 17,000 Hz 53 dB (CrO2)
[U.S.A. and Canada models] ............................ AC 120V, 60 Hz 30 – 19,000 Hz 53 dB (Metal)
[Australia and U.K. models] ............................. AC 240V, 50 Hz Signal-to-Noise Ratio .................................. 58 dB (Dolby NR OFF)
[Europe model] ................................................. AC 230V, 50 Hz 66 dB (Dolby B NR ON)
[General model] ...................... AC 110/120/220/240V, 60/50 Hz 74 dB (Dolby C NR ON)
Power consumption Harmonic Distortion .......................................... No more than 1.2%
[U.S.A. and Canada models] ............................................ 140W Channel Separation (Input Shorted 1 kHz)
[Australia, U.K., Europe and General models] ............... 150W ................................................................................. More than 40 dB
Dimensions (W x H x D)............................. 280 x 107.5 x 339.5 mm Crosstalk (Input Shorted 125 Hz).......................... More than 55 dB
(11” x 4-1/4” x 13-3/8”) Dimensions (W x H x D)................................ 280 x 107.5 x 323 mm
Weight .............................................................. 6.0 kg (13 lbs. 3 oz.) (11” x 4-1/4” x 12-11/16”)
Weight .............................................................. 3.5 kg (7 lbs. 11 oz.)
■ CD player (CDC-S90)
■ Speaker (NX-S70)
Power Source ................................... AC supplies from receiver unit
Type ................................................. 3 DISC Carousel Auto-changer Type .................................................... Active Servo Processing type
Signal Readout Speakers ........................................................ 13 cm (5-1/8”) woofer
........................... Non-contact, 3-beam semi-conductor laser pick-up 5 cm (2”) tweeter
D/A Converter ................................................................... 1-bit DAC Frequency Range .................................................... 40 – 20,000 Hz
Filter ......................................8-time oversampling 18-bit digital filter Sound Pressure Level............................................................. 89 dB
Wow and Flutter .........................................Below measurable limits Maximum Power Handling Capacity........................................ 75W
Dimensions (W x H x D)................................ 280 x 107.5 x 323 mm Impedance ............................................................................ 6 ohms
(11” x 4-1/4” x 12-11/16”) Dimensions (W x H x D)................................... 180 x 360 x 210 mm
Weight ................................................................ 3.8 kg (8 lbs. 6 oz.) (7-1/16” x 14-3/16” x 8-1/4”)
Weight ........................................................ 4.5 kg (9 lbs. 14 oz.) x 2

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 TROUBLESHOOTING
If your unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple
measures suggested. If it cannot, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your
authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help.
Should be service required, the servicer will need all three pieces [RX-S70, CDC-S90, (KXW-S70 or KX-S90)].
SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY
No power even if the POWER switch is AC supply lead is not plugged in. Plug in the AC supply lead.
pressed.
No sound from one speaker Loose speaker connections. Connect properly.
No sound from speakers. Internal protection circuit is functioning. Unplug the AC supply lead from the wall AC outlet, and then
plug in again.
Excessive static in FM broadcasts. Interference from starting motor of nearby car. Position the FM antenna as high and as far away from
nearby roads as possible. Connect using a coaxial cable.
Interference from thermostat of nearby electrical
appliance.
Noise increases during stereo broadcasts. Antenna input is too weak due to obstructions or Check antenna connections.
excessive distance from broadcasting station.
Install a multi-element type FM antenna if possible.
Stereo broadcasts are noisy and STEREO Insufficient antenna input. Install an antenna appropriate for the electric field strength of
RECEIVER

indicator blinks on and off. your area.

Cannot select preset stations. Preset memory has been erased. Reprogram memory presets.
Buzzing or static during AM (LW or MW) Interference from source such as lightning, Problem is difficult to eliminate but can be lessened by
broadcasts. flourescent lights, electric motors or thermostat grounding MW/LW (AM) loop antenna.
of nearby electrical appliance.
TV or microprocessor is being used nearby. Move away from TV or microprocessor.
AM (LW or MW) broadcast sensitivity is poor. Radio signal is weak or antenna is not properly Properly connect MW/LW (AM) loop antenna.
connected.
Change orientation of MW/LW (AM) loop antenna.
Install an external MW/LW (AM) antenna.
Can’t set timer. Current time is not set. Set current time.
This unit will not operate properly. The internal microcomputer has been frozen by Unplug the AC supply lead from the wall AC outlet, and then
an external electric shock (lightning, excessive plug in again after about one minute.
static electricity, etc.) or power supply with low
voltage.
Play does not begin even if disc is loaded. Disc is upside down. Load disc label side up.
CD PLAYER

Disc is dirty. Clean disc.

No sound. Input selector setting is incorrect. Select the CD input selector button.
Sound stops suddenly (always at same spot). Disc is dirty. Clean disc.
Volume set too high. Lower volume.
Tape won’t move during playback or Slack tape wrapped around pinch roller. Take up slack with a pencil before using.
recording.
Can’t record. Erasure prevention tab is broken off. Replace tape or cover erasure prevention hole with
cellophane tape.
Head is dirty. Clean heads.
Sound is distorted or fades out. Head is dirty. Clean heads.
Head has become magnetized. Demagnetize heads with head eraser.
Tape is worn. Replace tape.
Poor sound quality. Dolby NR switch is set to wrong position. Set to positions matching those used when tape was
TAPE DECK

recorded.
Stereo balance is poor. Head is dirty. Clean heads.
Excessive noise. Head is dirty. Clean heads.
Head has become magnetized. Demagnetize heads with head eraser.
Tape is worn. Replace tape.
Tape travel stops in middle of playback or Slack tape coming out of cassette shell. Take up slack by turning reels with a pencil.
recording.
Tape is creased or torn. Replace with new tape.
Endless tape is being used. Don’t use endless tapes.
Can’t find the beginning of desired selections Silent gaps between selections are too short. The function for searching the beginning of desired
on tape. selections won’t operate unless the silent gaps between
Excessively soft passages in middle of
selections are at least four seconds long.
selections.
Conversation etc. is recorded.
Remote control doesn’t work. Batteries are dead. Replace batteries.
REMOTE CONTROL

Remote control is too far away or is being used Use within 6 m and 60° radius.
at incorrect angle.
Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of Change position of the main unit.
flourescent lamp etc.) is striking the remote
control sensor of the main unit.
TV functions strangely when the remote Remote control is being used near TV set with a Move TV farther away or cover its remote control sensor.
control is used. remote control sensor.

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 ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY (for Speaker System NX-S70 only)

High-
amplitude
bass
sound Air woofer
Cabinet (Helmholtz resonator)

Port

Active Servo Signals

Processing
Amplifier

Negative-impedance
output drive
Signals of low amplitude

The theory of the Active Servo Technology is based upon two Thus it is this problem that is resolved through the
major factors, the Helmholtz resonator and negative- employment of a design in which the amplifier functions to
impedance drive. Active Servo Processing speakers supply the signals. If the electrical resistance of the voice coil
reproduce the bass frequencies through an “air woofer”, is reduced to zero, the movement of the speaker unit would
which is a small port or opening in the speaker’s cabinet. become linear with respect to signal voltage, and, to
This opening is used instead of, and performs the functions accomplish this, a special negative-impedance output-drive
of, a woofer in a conventionally designed speaker system. amplifier for subtracting output impedance of the amplifier is
Thus, signals of low amplitude within the cabinet can, used.
according to the Helmholtz resonance theory, be output from By employing negative-impedance drive circuits, the amplifier
this opening as waves of great amplitude if the design is such is able to generate precise, low-amplitude low-frequency
that the size of the opening and the volume of the cabinet are waves with superior damping characteristics, and these
in the correct proportion to satisfy a certain ratio. waves are then radiated from the cabinet opening as high-
In order to accomplish this, moreover, the amplitudes within amplitude signals. The system can, therefore, by employing
the cabinet must be both precise and of sufficient power the negative-impedance output drive amplifier and a speaker
because these amplitudes must overcome the “load” cabinet with the Helmholtz resonator, reproduce an extremely
presented by the air that exists within the cabinet. wide range of frequencies with amazing sound quality and
less distortion.
The features described above are combined to be the
fundamental structure of the Active Servo Technology.

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