Yamaha PDX60A Portable Player Dock User Manual PDX 60 U
Yamaha Corporation Portable Player Dock PDX 60 U
Yamaha >
Manual
Printed in China WR85180
UC
Portable Player Dock
PDX-60 OWNER’S MANUAL English
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Read this before operating your unit.
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.
• Explanation of Graphical Symbols
e lightning ash 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 su cient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
e 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.
IMPORTANT
Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below.
MODEL:
Serial No.:
e serial number is located on the rear of the unit. Retain this Owner’s Manual in a
safe place for future reference.
is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.
SPECIFICATIONS
is equipment compiles with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for
uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines
in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
is equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without
maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be
installed and operated with at least 20 cm and more between the radiator and person’s
body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
To assure the nest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place
for future reference.
1 Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place - away from direct sunlight,
heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. (Do not use/keep this unit in a car
etc.)
2 Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid
humming sounds.
3 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 humidi er) to
prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical shock, re, damage
to this unit, and/or personal injury.
4 Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects 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 re, 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.
5 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 re,
damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
6 Do not operate this unit upside-down. ey may overheat, possibly causing damage.
7 Do not use force on switches, knobs, and/or cords.
8 When disconnecting the power cable/AC adaptor from the wall outlet, grasp the AC
plug; do not pull the cord.
9 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the nish. Use a clean,
dry cloth.
10 Only the voltage speci ed on this unit must be used. Using this unit with a higher
voltage than speci ed is dangerous and may cause re, 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 that speci ed.
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 ampli ers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype 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. e wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not t 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 speci ed by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
speci ed 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 quali ed 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.
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 a ecting
your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is o en
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. Operate this unit by the
following procedure.
11 Do not attempt to modify or x this unit. Contact quali ed Yamaha service personnel
when any service is needed. e cabinet should never be opened for any reason.
12 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e. when going on
vacation), disconnect all AC plugs from the wall outlet.
13 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section regarding common operating
errors before concluding that the unit is faulty.
14 Before moving this unit, disconnect all AC plugs from the wall outlets.
15 Be sure to use the AC adaptors supplied with this unit. Using an AC adaptor other than
those provided may cause re or damage to this unit.
16 Install this unit near the wall outlet and where the AC plugs can be reached easily.
17 For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is le
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. is
will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
18 e batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
ere is a chance that placing this unit too close to a CRT-based (Braun tube) TV set
might impair picture color. Should this happen, move this unit away from the TV set.
Do not use this unit within 22 cm (9 inches) of persons with a heart pacemaker implant
or de brillator implant.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Even if an iPhone or iPod is not connected to this unit, this unit is not disconnected
from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet.
In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.
Supported iPod ................................iPod (5th generation), iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch
Supported iPhone ............................................................................................... iPhone, iPhone 3G
Maximum RMS output power per channel (6 Ω 1 kHz, 10% THD).....................15 W + 15 W
Power Supply ........................................................................................................... AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption
PDX-60 .................................................................................................................................10 W
PDX-50TX/PDX-50BC ........................................................................................................4 W
Power Consumption without connecting iPod/iPhone
PDX-60 ...................................................................................................................less than 1 W
PDX-50TX/PDX-50BC ........................................................................................less than 1 W
Transmission range of the transmitter (PDX-50TX) ...................................Approx. 20 m (66 )
(without interference)
Maximum playback duration of the transmitter (PDX-50TX)
...................................................................................... Approx. 10 hours (from full charged iPod)
Number of speakers which can be simultaneously transmitted to
.......................................................................Up to 7 speakers (depending on the circumstances)
Dimensions (W × D × H) ..............................................................................350 × 125 × 109 mm
(13-3/4” × 4-15/16” × 4-5/16”)
Weight (without accessories) ....................................................................................1.7 kg (3.7 lbs)
iPod (4th generation or before), iPod without Dock connector, iPod photo or iPod mini are
not supported by this unit.
Speci cations are subject to change without notice.
FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)
1 IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
is product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual,
meets FCC requirements.
Modi cations 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 : is 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.
is 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 a ected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on di erent branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install
AC line lter/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 Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena
Park, CA 90620.
e above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation
of America or its subsidiaries.
NOTICE
is equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. ese limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
is equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di erent from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING
Change or modi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
is transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
is Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
iPod™, iPhone™
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.
“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect
speci cally to iPod and has been certi ed by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards.
“Works with iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect
speci cally to iPhone and has been certi ed by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards.
INTRODUCTION
Charging cradle (PDX-50BC) [
a
]
Charges the battery of the iPhone/iPod.
Transmitter (PDX-50TX) [
c
]
Connect an iPhone/iPod series. When the iPhone/iPod is disconnected from the
transmitter/dock terminal, the speaker will be in standby mode. e iPhone/iPod can be
connected (or disconnected) anytime.
DC IN 5V jack [
j
]
Connect the AC adaptor (for the charging cradle) to this jack to supply power to the
charging cradle.
DC IN 15V jack [
k
]
Connect the AC adaptor (for the speaker) to this jack to supply power to the speaker.
When the AC adaptor is connected, the speaker will be in standby mode, consuming a
small quantity of electricity. When an iPhone/iPod is connected to the transmitter (PDX-
50TX)/dock terminal, the speaker turns on from standby mode. When the iPhone/iPod is
disconnected from the transmitter/dock terminal, the speaker returns to standby mode.
/ (Volume keys) [
l
]
Adjusts the volume level.
Dock terminal [
m
]
Connect the iPhone/iPod series. When the iPhone/iPod is connected to the dock terminal
and wireless communication is disconnected, its battery will be charged. When the iPhone/
iPod is disconnected, the unit will be in standby mode. e iPhone/iPod can be connected
(or disconnected) anytime.
Note
When the iPhone/iPods are connected to both the transmitter and the dock terminal, the
iPhone/iPod connected to the transmitter has priority.
Status indicator (LED) [
h
]
Indicates the current status of the unit.
LED status
(speaker/transmitter) The current status of this unit
O e unit is in standby mode. An iPhone/iPod is not
connected, or has stopped playing. (However, lights up
for 30 seconds a er connecting or stopping playback.)
Flashes green Connection in progress, please wait.
Flashes green once Adjusting the volume level or operating with the remote
control.
Lights up green e unit turns on. An iPhone/iPod is connected.
Lights up green and ashes
red
Flashes red for 2 seconds: An unsupported iPod is
connected.
Keeps ashing red: Connection failed. (Connect again.)
Flashes red e protection circuitry has been activated. (Disconnect
the AC adaptor and wait for a while.)
Flashes red once e volume of this unit is set to maximum or minimum.
Flashes red (regardless of
green status)
e battery of the iPhone/iPod is low.
Group selection switch
Use these switches to change the group setting for both speaker and transmitter.
Group selection switch
PDX-60 is a portable player dock designed for iPhone/iPod series. By connecting the
iPhone/iPod to the transmitter, wireless operation via the connected iPhone/iPod is
possible. With the iPhone/iPod connected to the dock terminal, the unit can be operated by
the remote control. Also the charging cradle can be used for charging the iPhone/iPod, or to
play music or movies for an extended time.
Alphabetical letters below (
a
,
b
, etc.) can be used for reference to the illustrations on the
separate sheet “Quick Manual” for details.
Supplied accessories
Charging cradle (PDX-50BC) [
a
] ................................................................................................. 1
AC adaptor (for the charging cradle: DC 5 V, 1 A)
(Japan/North American model: MU12-2050100-A1) [
b
] ......................................................... 1
Transmitter (PDX-50TX) [
c
] ........................................................................................................ 1
AC adaptor (for the speaker: DC 15 V, 2.66 A) (model number: NU40-2150266-I3) [
d
] .... 1
Power cable [
e
] ................................................................................................................................ 1
iPod dock adaptor
* iPod with color display (20 GB or 30 GB) or U2 Special Edition [
f
] .......................... 1
* iPod with color display (40 GB or 60 GB) or iPod (40 GB) [
g
] ................................... 1
* iPod mini (4 GB or 6 GB) [
h
] ........................................................................................... 1
* e mark ( , or ) is shown on the back of each iPod dock adaptor.
Remote control [
i
] .......................................................................................................................... 1
Owner’s Manual (this manual) ........................................................................................................ 1
Quick Manual .................................................................................................................................... 1
Replacing the battery in the remote control
123
■
■
Inserting an iPod dock adaptor
Insert the iPod dock adaptor supplied with your iPod into the slot of the speaker.
Depending on the type of your iPod, you may need to insert one of the iPod dock adaptors
supplied with this unit. See the “Quick Manual” for details on how to insert/remove the
iPod dock adaptor.
1 Insert the stoppers of the iPod dock adaptor into the slits on
the slot of the speaker.
Stoppers
Slits
2 Insert the iPod dock adaptor until it snaps into the slot of the
speaker.
Slit
When you remove the iPod dock adaptor from the speaker, insert one of your nger
nails into the slit on the iPod dock adaptor and pull it up.
■
TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to the table below if the unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below, or if the instruction below does not help, turn o this unit, disconnect
the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.
Problem Cause Remedy
No sound e speaker is connected to another unit. Select a di erent group by changing the group selection
switch of the speaker and transmitter.
e speaker and transmitter are not connected since they
are set to di erent groups.
Set both the speaker and transmitter to the same group.
Distance is too far. Move the transmitter closer to the speaker.
ere is a device (microwave oven, wireless LAN, etc.)
outputting signals in the 2.4 GHz frequency band nearby.
Relocate this unit.
e iPhone/iPod is not connected to the transmitter/dock
terminal rmly.
Connect the iPhone/iPod rmly.
e iPhone/iPod so ware version has not been updated. Download the latest iTunes so ware to update the iPhone/
iPod rmware version to the latest.
e signal from the transmitter is blocked by your body or
metallic objects, etc.
Change the way of holding, the orientation, or the position
of the transmitter to avoid your body or metallic objects
blocking the signal.
e power of the speaker is o . Connect the AC adaptor correctly.
e battery of the iPhone/iPod is low. Charge the iPhone/iPod.
e volume is turned down. Turn up the volume.
e iPhone/iPod is in the process of connecting with the
speaker.
Please wait for a while.
e protection circuitry has been activated by excessive
volume.
Turn down the volume.
Cannot change the volume by changing the
volume of the iPhone/iPod.
e iPhone/iPod in use is not supported by this unit, is not
connected correctly, or its rmware version is out of date.
Use the supported iPhone/iPod.
Connect the iPhone/iPod rmly.
Update the iPhone/iPod rmware version to the latest.
The iPhone/iPod display does not change by
pressing the remote control volume keys.
The unit cannot be operated by the remote
control. You are trying to control the iPhone/iPod connected to the
transmitter by the remote control.
iPhone/iPod remote control operation is only possible
when connected to the dock terminal.
The power of the speaker does not turn o
after the iPhone/iPod is disconnected from
the transmitter.
e speaker is connected to another unit. Change the group setting.
Suddenly the speaker produces sound even
though an iPhone/iPod is not connected.
When iPhone/iPods are connected to both
the transmitter and dock terminal at the same
time, the sound of the iPhone/iPod connected
to the dock terminal will not be heard.
When the iPhone/iPods are connected to both the
transmitter and the dock terminal, the iPhone/iPod
connected to the transmitter has priority.
To hear sound from the iPhone/iPod connected to the
dock terminal, disconnect the iPhone/iPod from the
transmitter.
There is noise interference (e.g., jitter) when
using the transmitter.
If noise occurs at the same frequency the transmitter is
using, the unit will search and move to another (unused)
frequency, which may cause jitter.
Noise occurs. Moves to unused
frequency.
is is not malfunction. If jitter occurs frequently, relocate
the unit or connect the iPhone/iPod to the dock terminal.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
1ST CHECK
FROM YAMAGATA INTECH