Yamaha As201 Manual

							Receiver 
OWNER’S MANUAL
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							IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the 
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within 
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient 
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to 
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle 
is intended to alert you to the presence of important 
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions 
in the literature accompanying the appliance.
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,  heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or  grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades 
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has 
two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade 
or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the 
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an 
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched  particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the 
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the  manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  bracket, or table specified by the 
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. 
When a cart is used, use caution when 
moving the cart/apparatus combination to 
avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when  unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug 
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen 
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain 
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been 
dropped.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
Please record the serial number of this unit in the 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 future reference.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE 
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE  PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Yamaha and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your 
equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or 
distortion – and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is 
often undetectable until it is too late, Yamaha and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group 
recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels. 
						

							IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)
1IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS 
UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the 
instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC 
requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by 
Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, 
to use the product.
2 IMPORTANT:  
When connecting this product to 
accessories and/or another product use only high quality 
shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST 
be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to 
follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to 
use this product in the USA.
3 NOTE:  This product has been tested and found to comply 
with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 
for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these 
requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that 
your use of this product in a residential environment will 
not result in harmful interference with other electronic 
devices.
This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, 
if not installed and used according to the instructions 
found in the users manual, may cause interference 
harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee 
that interference will not occur in all installations. If 
this product is found to be the source of interference, 
which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” 
and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using 
one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being 
affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch 
(circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line 
filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/
reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm 
ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce 
satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer 
authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can 
not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact 
Yamaha Corporation of America A/V Division, 6600 
Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620, USA.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products 
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its 
subsidiaries.
FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) 
						

							CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
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1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry,  clean place - away from direct sunlight, heat sources, 
vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. For proper 
ventilation, allow the following minimum clearances 
around this unit.
Top: 30 cm (11-3/4 in)
Rear: 20 cm (7-7/8 in)
Sides: 20 cm (7-7/8 in)
3 Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances,  motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds.
4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes  from cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in an 
environment with high humidity (i.e. a room with a 
humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit, 
which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to this 
unit, and/or personal injury.
5 Avoid installing this unit where foreign object may fall  onto this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid 
dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do not 
place:– Other components, as they may cause damage and/or  discoloration on the surface of this unit.
– Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire,  damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
– Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and  liquid may cause electrical shock to the user and/or 
damage to this unit.
6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth,  curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the 
temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, 
damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
7 Do not plug in this unit to an AC wall outlet until all  connections are complete.
8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat,  possibly causing damage.
9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.
10 When disconnecting the power cable from the AC wall  outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cable.
11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might  damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using  this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous 
and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal 
injury. Yamaha will not be held responsible for any 
damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage 
other than specified.
13 To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cable  and outdoor antennas disconnected from an AC wall 
outlet or this unit during a lightning storm. 
14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact  qualified Yamaha service personnel when any service is 
needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any 
reasons.
15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of  time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from 
the AC wall outlet.
16 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on  common operating errors before concluding that this unit 
is faulty. 17 Before moving this unit, press 
A(power) to set this unit 
to standby mode, and then disconnect the AC power plug 
from the AC wall outlet.
18 Condensation will form when the surrounding  temperature changes suddenly. Disconnect the power 
cable from the outlet, then leave this unit alone.
19 When using this unit for a long time, this unit may  become warm. Turn the power off, then leave this unit 
alone for cooling.
20 Install this unit near the AC wall outlet and where the AC  power plug can be reached easily.
21 The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such  as sunshine, fire or the like.
22 Excessive sound pressure from earphones and  headphones can cause hearing loss.
This label is required to be attached to a product of which 
the temperature of the top cover may be hot during 
operation.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as 
it is connected to the AC wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned 
off by A . This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this 
unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.
WARNINGTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO 
NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 
						

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PREPARATION
INTRODUCTION
BASIC 
OPERATION
ADDITIONAL 
INFORMATION
ADVANCED 
OPERATION
English
USEFUL FEATURES ............................................ 1
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................. 1
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......................... 2
Front panel ................................................................. 2
Front panel display .................................................... 4
Rear panel .................................................................. 5
Remote control........................................................... 6
Using the remote control ........................................... 8
CONNECTIONS .................................................... 9Connecting speakers and source components............ 9
Connecting the FM and AM antennas ..................... 11
Connecting power cable .......................................... 11
PLAYBACK ..........................................................12Playing a source ....................................................... 12
Using the sleep timer ............................................... 13
FM/AM TUNING ..................................................14Using preset functions ............................................. 14
Receiving Radio Data System information  (Only for Europe model) ..................................... 18
SETTING THE OPTION MENU FOR EACH 
INPUT SOURCE...............................................19
Option menu items................................................... 19
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................20
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................23
■ About this manual
•y indicates a tip for your operation.
• The instructions in this manual describe the operation of this unit with the supplied remote control. You can also use the but tons or 
knobs on the front panel if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote control.
This unit allows you to:
◆ Listen to FM and AM radio stations (see page 14)
◆ Use the remote control of this unit to operate a Yamaha 
CD player (see page 7) ◆
Save power by using the AUTO POWER STANDBY 
function (see page 19)
Please check that you received all of the following parts.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
PREPARATION
BASIC OPERATION
ADVANCED OPERATION
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
USEFUL FEATURES
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Remote control
AM loop antenna
Batteries (x2) 
(AA, R6, UM-3)
Indoor FM antennas
*One of the above is supplied depending on the region of purchase. 
						

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INTRODUCTION
1A (power)
Turns this unit on, or sets it to standby mode. 
This unit consumes a small amount of power even when in 
standby mode.
2 FM MODE
Changes the FM radio wave reception mode (stereo or 
monaural) when TUNER is selected as the input 
source (see page 14).
3 Remote control sensor
Receives infrared signals from the remote control.
4 STANDBY/ON indicator 5
MEMORY
Stores the current FM/AM station as a preset when 
TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 15).
6 FM/AM
Sets the FM/AM tuner band to FM or AM when 
TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 14).
7 PRESET  j / i  
Selects a preset FM/AM station when TUNER is 
selected as the input source (see page 16).
8 TUNING  jj / ii  
Selects the tuning frequency when TUNER is selected 
as the input source (see page 14).
9 Front panel display
Shows information about the operational status of this 
unit.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Front panel
Note
IndicatorStatus
Brightly litThe power of this unit is “on”.
Dimly litThis unit is in “standby” mode.
OffThe power of this unit is “off”.
To turn off this unit, disconnect 
the power cable from an AC 
wall outlet. 
						

							CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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INTRODUCTION
English
0PHONES jack
Outputs audio to your headphones for private 
listening.
Press SPEAKERS A/B so that the SP A/B indicators (see 
page 4) turn off before you connect your headphones to the 
PHONES jack.
ASPEAKERS A/B
Turns on or off the speaker set connected to the 
SPEAKERS A and/or SPEAKERS B terminals on the 
rear panel each time the corresponding button is 
pressed (see page
12). B
BASS –/+
Increases or decreases the low frequency response. 
Control range: –10 dB to +10 dB
C TREBLE –/+
Increases or decreases the high frequency response.
Control range: –10 dB to +10 dB
D INPUT  l / h
Selects the input source you want to listen to.
E VOLUME control
Increases or decreases the sound output level.
Note 
						

							CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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1PRESET indicator
2 MEMORY indicator
3 SP (SPEAKERS) A/B indicators
Light up according to the set of speakers selected.
Both indicators light up when both sets of speakers are 
selected. 4
TUNED indicator
Lights up when this unit is tuned in to an FM or AM 
station with a  strong signal.
5 SLEEP indicator
Lights up when the sleep timer is turned on (see 
page 13).
6 ST indicator
Lights up when this unit is in stereo mode and tuning 
in an  FM station with a stereo broadcast.
7 kHz/MHz indicators
Lights up according to the current broadcast 
frequency.
kHz: AM
MHz: FM
8 Multi-information display
Shows information when adjusting or changing 
settings.
Front panel display
IndicatorStatus
lights upRecalling a preset radio station.
Searching an FM/AM station 
manually to register as a preset.
blinksScanning for FM stations 
automatically to register as 
presets.
IndicatorStatus
lights upRegistering an FM/AM station 
as a preset has been completed.
blinksSearching an FM/AM station 
manually to register as a preset.
Scanning for FM stations 
automatically to register as 
presets. 
						

							CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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INTRODUCTION
English
1ANTENNA terminals
Used to connect FM and AM antennas (see page 11).
2 Power cable
For connecting this unit to an AC wall outlet (see 
page 11).
3 CD jacks
Used to connect a CD player (see page 9).
4 LINE 1-2 jacks
Used to connect audio components (see page 9). 5
LINE 3 jacks
PB (Playback) jacks
Used to connect to audio output jacks of an audio 
component.
REC (Recording) jacks
Used to connect to audio input jacks of an audio 
component.
6 SPEAKERS terminals
Used to connect speakers (see page 9).
7 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Only for General 
model)
Rear panel 
						

							CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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■Common controls
The following parts and controls can be used no matter 
which input source is selected.
1Infrared signal transmitter
Sends infrared signals.
2
A (power)
Turns this unit on, or sets it to standby mode.
3 SLEEP
Sets the sleep timer (see page 13). 4
Input selector buttons
Select the input source you want to listen to.
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• The input source names correspond to the names of the 
connection jacks on the rear panel.
• To select TUNER as the input source using the remote  control, press FM or AM.
5 TREBLE –/+
Increases or decreases the high frequency response.
Control range: –10 dB to +10 dB
6 BA SS –/+
Increases or decreases the low frequency response.
Control range: –10 dB to +10 dB
7 BALANCE L/R
Adjusts the sound output balance of the left and right 
speakers to compensate for sound imbalances.
Control range: 
8 B / C  / D / E  / ENTER
Selects and confirms items in the Option menu (see 
page 19).
9 MENU
Turns the Option menu on and off (see page 19).
0 VOL U ME  + / –
Increases or decreases the sound output level.
A SPEAKERS A/B
Turns on or off the speaker set connected to the 
SPEAKERS A and/or SPEAKERS B terminals on the 
rear panel each time the corresponding button is 
pressed (see page
12).
B DIMMER
Select the brightness level of the front panel display 
from 3 levels by pressing this button repeatedly.
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• This setting is retained even if you turn off this unit.
• The default setting is the brightest.
CMUTE
Mutes the sound output. Press again to restore the 
sound output to the previous volume level.
Remote control
(+20 dB) (center) (+20 dB)
The opposite side of 
channel is muted. The opposite side of 
channel is muted.