This document is the owner's manual for CX-1 CX-2, including safety instructions, features, supplied accessories, connections, operations, remote control transmitter, specifications, and troubleshooting.
This manual covers safety instructions, features, supplied accessories and detailed connection guidelines for the Yamaha CX‑1 and CX‑2 Natural Sound Stereo Pre‑Amplifiers. It explains how to install the unit, connect audio and video sources, use the remote control transmitter, and adjust tone controls such as bass, treble, balance, loudness and subsonic filter.
The document also lists full technical specifications, power requirements, dimensions and weight, and provides a troubleshooting table with common symptoms, causes and remedies. It includes FCC compliance information and guidance for servicing the unit.
| Input Sensitivity (PHONO MM) | 2.5 mV / 47 kΩ |
|---|---|
| Input Sensitivity (PHONO MC) | 100 µV / 100 Ω |
| Maximum Voltage Output (PRE OUT) | 8 V |
| Headphone Output Level (150 Ω load) | 4.0 V |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (PHONO MM to REC OUT) | 0.002 % |
| Signal‑to‑Noise Ratio (CD, input shorted) | 110 dB |
| Power Consumption | 30 W (CX‑2) / 35 W (CX‑1) |
| Maximum Power for Switched AC Outlets | 200 W total |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 435 mm × 86 mm × 319 mm (CX‑2) |
| Weight | 5.4 kg (CX‑2) / 8.8 kg (CX‑1) |
Make sure the power cord is fully inserted and plugged in; if it is, verify the power switch is on.
Use the provided remote control cable to connect the unit’s REMOTE CONTROL (POWER AMP) connector to the power amplifier’s REMOTE CONTROL (PRE AMP) connector.
The switched AC outlets can supply up to 200 W total.