Yamaha C-85 User Manual

Read all safety and operating instructions before use and retain them for future reference.

Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions.

Avoid water, heat, ensure ventilation, and use appropriate carts/stands.

Protect power cords, clean properly, unplug when unused, and seek qualified service for damage.

Explains symbols for dangerous voltage and important instructions.

Read manual carefully for performance and keep for future reference.

Install in cool, dry, clean place away from heat, vibration, dust, and hum sources.

Do not operate upside-down, open cabinet, place objects on top, or use force on controls.

Use clean, dry cloth; do not use chemical solvents.

Read troubleshooting section and check AC outlet load capacity.

Press to turn power on/off; indicator lights when power is supplied.

Boost/cut frequencies 31.5 Hz-800 Hz with adjustable center, bandwidth, and level.

Boost/cut frequencies 0.8 kHz-20 kHz with adjustable center, bandwidth, and level.

Retains tonal range at low volume by compensating for hearing sensitivity loss at high/low frequencies.

Provides maximum 40 dB attenuation based on human hearing equalization curve.

Set FLAT, adjust VOLUME to listening level, then turn LOUDNESS counterclockwise.

Adjusts overall sound level.

Adjusts relative volume of left/right speakers for balance compensation.

Switches to select the desired listening source.

Plug in headphones for private listening.

Remove bottom covers, attach adaptors with screws, ensuring compatibility with rack width.

Connect turntable output and ground wire to GND terminal, noting MM/MC compatibility.

Connect TAPE PB to LINE OUT and REC OUT to LINE IN jacks for two tape decks.

Connect CD player to CD jacks and VCR audio output to VIDEO jack.

Connect tuner OUTPUT jacks to the TUNER jacks on the amplifier.

Unit provides 6 AC outlets: 5 switched (200W max) and 1 unswitched (800W max).

Connect PRE OUT jacks to power amplifier INPUT jacks, including monaural hookup options.

Connect turntables to PHONO jacks, set PHONO selector, and use PHONO GAIN switch.

Connect compact disc player to CD jacks of the control amplifier.

Connect tuner OUTPUT jacks to the TUNER jacks of the amplifier.

Press POWER, select input, play source, adjust VOLUME and TONE CONTROLS.

Select source via REC OUT, play source, set tape deck, and adjust controls.

Set REC OUT for copy, use tape decks for playback/recording, and select listening source.

Adjust for room acoustics, speaker placement, or personal preferences using LOW/HIGH controls.

Use controls to flatten listening room's acoustic response, adjusting for dips or peaks.

Use controls to eliminate high-frequency whine or hum by adjusting center, bandwidth, and level.

Shape sound to emphasize vocals, balance instruments, or create desired tonal effects.

Check power cord connection if no power is supplied when switch is on.

Verify input selectors, amplifier connections, and input jack security.

Adjust BALANCE control or check PHONO selector for MC cartridges.

Ensure PHONO selector is set to MC position for low output.

Connect turntable ground wire to GND terminal to reduce hum.

Ensure REC OUT selector is set properly for recording.

Turn off AUDIO MUTING switch if volume is too low.

Lists sensitivity and impedance for Phono MC, MM, and CD/Video/Tape/Tuner inputs.

Details output levels and impedance for Pre Out, Rec Out, and Headphone jack.

Covers frequency response with tone bypass and filter characteristics like subsonic filter.

Provides S/N ratios for various inputs and channel separation figures.

States power supply voltage, consumption, and AC outlet ratings.

Lists the physical dimensions and weight of the unit.