Yamaha r-s201: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TROUBLESHOOTING

Refer to the chart below if this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or

if the instructions below do not help, set this unit to standby mode, disconnect the power cable, and then contact the

nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.

■ General

See

Problem Cause Remedy

page

This unit fails to turn

The power cable is not connected or the

Connect the power cable firmly.

on.

plug is not completely inserted.

—

The impedance setting of the connected

Use speaker(s) with proper speaker impedance.

speaker is too small.

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The protection circuitry has been activated

Check that the speaker wires are not touching each

because of a short circuit, etc.

other and then turn the power of this unit back on.

9

This unit has been exposed to a strong

Set this unit to standby mode, disconnect the power

external electric shock (such as lightning

cable, plug it back in after 30 seconds, then use it

—

or strong static electricity).

normally.

No sound Incorrect input or output cable

Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists,

connections.

the cables may be defective.

9

No appropriate input source has been

Select an appropriate input source by pressing one of

selected.

the Input selector buttons on the remote control

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(INPUT l / h or FM/AM on the front panel).

The SPEAKERS A/B switches are not set

Turn on the corresponding SPEAKERS A or

properly.

SPEAKERS B.

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Speaker connections are not secure. Secure the connections.

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Output has been muted. Deactivate the mute function.

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The MAX VOL or INITIAL VOLUME

Set the setting to a higher value.

setting is set too low.

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The component corresponding to the

Turn the component on and make sure it is playing.

selected input source is turned off or is not

—

playing.

The sound suddenly

The protection circuitry has been activated

Check that the speaker wires are not touching each

goes off.

because of a short circuit, etc.

other and then turn the power of this unit back on.

9

This unit has become too hot. Make sure the openings on the top panel are not

blocked.

—

The AUTO POWER STANDBY or

Change the AUTO POWER STANDBY setting to a

SLEEP function has set this unit to

longer setting or OFF from the Option menu by

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standby mode.

pressing MENU.

Only the speaker on

Incorrect cable connections. Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists,

one side can be

the cables may be defective.

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heard.

Incorrect setting for the BALANCE L/R

Set the BALANCE L/R setting to the appropriate

setting.

position.

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There is a lack of bass

The + and – wires are connected in

Connect the speaker wires to the correct + and –

and no ambience.

reverse at the amplifier or the speakers.

phase.

9

A “humming” sound

Incorrect cable connections. Connect the audio plugs firmly. If the problem

can be heard.

persists, the cables may be defective.

9

The volume level

The component connected to the LINE 3

Turn on the power of the component.

cannot be increased,

PB/REC jacks of this unit is turned off.

or the sound is

—

distorted.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

See

Problem Cause Remedy

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The sound is

This unit has been set to standby mode. Turn on the power of this unit.

degraded when

listening with

headphones

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connected to a CD

player connected to

this unit.

The remote control

Wrong distance or angle. The remote control will function within a maximum

does not work nor

range of 6 m (20 ft) and no more than 30 degrees off-

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function properly.

axis from the front panel.

Direct sunlight or lighting (from an

Reposition this unit.

inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is

striking the remote control sensor of this

—

unit.

The batteries are weak. Replace all batteries.

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Your CD player

The remote control does not support the

Refer to the owner’s manual supplied with the CD

cannot be operated

CD player.

palyer.

with the remote

—

control.

“OVER HEAT”

This unit has become too hot. Make sure the openings on the top panel are not

appears on the front

blocked.

—

panel display.

“CHECK SP” appears

Speaker cables got shorted out. Twist bare wires of speaker cables firmly, and then

on the front panel

connect to this unit and speakers properly.

—

display.

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

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TROUBLESHOOTING

■ Tuner

See

Problem Cause Remedy

page

FM stereo

The particular characteristics of the FM

Check the antenna connections.

reception is

stereo broadcasts being received may

Try using a high-quality directional FM antenna.

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noisy.

cause this problem when the transmitter is

too far away or the antenna input is poor.

Switch to monaural mode.

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There is

There is multipath interference. Adjust the antenna position to eliminate the multipath

distortion, and

interference.

clear reception

FM

cannot be

—

obtained even

with a good FM

antenna.

The desired

The signal is too weak. Try using a high-quality directional FM antenna.

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station cannot

be tuned in

Try tuning manually.

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automatically.

FM/

“NO PRESET”

No preset stations are registered. Register stations you want to listen to as preset

AM

is displayed.

stations before operation.

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The desired

The signal is weak or the antenna

Tighten the AM loop antenna connections and orient

station cannot

connections are loose.

it for the best reception.

—

be tuned in

automatically.

Try tuning manually.

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Automatic

Automatic station preset is not available

Use manual station preset.

station preset

for AM stations.

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does not work.

AM

There are

The noises may result from lightning,

Try using an outdoor antenna and a earth ground.

continuous

fluorescent lamps, motors, thermostats or

This will help somewhat, but it is difficult to

crackling and

other electrical equipment.

eliminate all noise.

—

hissing noises.

There are

A TV set is being used nearby. Move this unit away from the TV set.

buzzing and

—

whining noises.

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SPECIFICATIONS

AUDIO SECTION

• 50 dB quieting sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)

• Minimum RMS output power

Mono ................................................................ 3.0 µV (20.8 dBf)

(8 Ω, 40 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.2% THD)

• Signal to noise ratio (IHF)

[North America, General, Australia and Europe models]

Mono/Stereo .............................................................. 72 dB/70 dB

........................................................................... 100 W + 100 W

• Harmonic distortion (1 kHz)

[Asia model] ......................................................... 85 W + 85 W

Mono/Stereo ................................................................ 0.3%/0.5%

• Input sensitivity/Input impedance (1 kHz, 100 W/8 Ω)

• Antenna Input......................................................... 75 Ω, unbalanced

CD, etc. ................................................................. 500 mV/47 kΩ

• Output level/Output impedance

AM SECTION

CD, etc. (Input 1 kHz, 500 mV)

• Tuning range

REC .................................................................. 500 mV/2.2 kΩ

[North America model] ...................................... 530 to 1710 kHz

CD, etc. (Input 1 kHz, 500 mV, 8 Ω)

[Asia and General models] ...... 530 to 1710 kHz/531 to 1611 kHz

PHONES ............................................................ 470 mV/470 Ω

[Australia and Europe models] ........................... 531 to 1611 kHz

• Frequency response

CD, etc. (20 Hz to 20 kHz) ........................................... 0 ± 0.5 dB

GENERAL

CD, etc. (10 Hz to 100 kHz) ......................................... 0 ± 3.0 dB

• Power supply

• Total harmonic distortion

[North America model] ...................................... AC 120 V, 60 Hz

CD, etc. to SPEAKERS

[General model] ...................... AC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz

(20 Hz to 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω) .................................... 0.2% or less

[Australia model] ............................................... AC 240 V, 50 Hz

• Signal to noise ratio (IHF-A network)

[Europe model] ................................................... AC 230 V, 50 Hz

CD, etc. (500 mV input shorted) ......................... 100 dB or more

[Asia model] .......................................... AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz

• Residual noise (IHF-A network) ........................................... 70 µV

• Power consumption

• Tone control characteristics

[North America, General, Australia and Europe models]

BASS

.......................................................................................... 175 W

Boost/Cut (50 Hz) .......................................................... ± 10 dB

[Asia model] ....................................................................... 140 W

TREBLE

• Standby power consumption

Boost/Cut (20 kHz) ........................................................ ± 10 dB

[North America, Australia, Europe and Asia models]

................................................................................ 0.5 W or less

FM SECTION

• Dimensions (W × H × D) ................................ 435 × 141 × 322 mm

• Tuning range

(17'1/8" × 5'1/2" × 12'5/8")

[North America model] ................................... 87.5 to 107.9 MHz

• Weight .................................................................... 6.7 kg (14.8 lbs)

[Asia and General models]

................................... 87.5 to 107.9 MHz/87.50 to 108.00 MHz

[Australia and Europe models] ................... 87.50 to 108.00 MHz

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment

and Used Batteries

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and

electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to

applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC

and 2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent

any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from

inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your

local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact

your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

English

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the

requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

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