Yamaha RP-U200 manual

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    1 PERSONAL RECEIVER RP-U200 OPERATION MANUAL MANUEL D’UTILISATION U C A PC AUX1 AUX2 TUNER DSP P-SET VOL VIRTUAL 5.I CH DIGITAL PROLOGIC FM AM ST USB PCM D. DSP POWER PC AUX1 AUX2 TUNER JAZZ CHURCH HALL B VOLUME MUTE C A MOVIE LIVE PRESET MANUAL MEMORY GAME TEST ON / OFF /DTS SURROUND[...]

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    2 • Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to aler t you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’ s enclosure that ma y be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an e[...]

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    3 W e W ant Y ou Listening For A Lif etime Y AMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association ’ s Consumer Electronics Group want y ou to get the most out of your equipment b y playing it at a safe le vel. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without anno ying blaring or distortion – and, most impor tantly , without aff ecting y o[...]

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    4 INTR ODUCTION Features ● This unit brings high-quality audio to your computer This unit is a multimedia amplifier that brings you a new level of audio enjoyment. This unit has a USB port for connection with a personal computer. The USB interface allows remote control of this unit from your computer and control of sound data sent from your compu[...]

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    E- 1 CAUTION ................................ 2 OUTLINE OF THIS UNIT Main features of this unit .............. 3 Dolby Digital and DTS .................. 4 Virtual 3D ....................................... 5 Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP) ..... 5 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Front panel & Remote control ...... 6 About the display .......[...]

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    E- 2 1. T o assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully . K eep it in a saf e place f or future reference . 2. Install this unit in a cool, dry , clean place – aw ay from windows, heat sources , sources of e xcessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. A void sources of humming (transf ormers, motors). T o pre vent fire or el[...]

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    E- 3 English OUTLINE OF THIS UNIT English OUTLINE OF THIS UNIT PC AUX1 AUX2 TUNER DSP P-SET VOL VIRTUAL 5.I CH DIGITAL PROLOGIC FM AM ST USB PCM D. DSP SUPERWOOFER SYSTEM YST-SW45 HIGH CUT STANDBY/ON 150Hz 50Hz VOLUME 10 0 Main features of this unit Using Y amaha ’ s unique DSP technology , this unit can br ing excitement and realism to an y audi[...]

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    E- 4 OUTLINE OF THIS UNIT Dolby Digital and DTS This unit features a b uilt-in Dolby Digital decoder and a DTS decoder for reproducing surround sounds of sources encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS . With such state-of-the-art technologies, this unit can bring the same audio experience to y our home as they ha ve brought to f eature films in quality [...]

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    E- 5 English OUTLINE OF THIS UNIT English OUTLINE OF THIS UNIT Virtual 3D FL C FR RL RR FL C FR RL RR Virtual speakers T ypical surround system Virtual 3D Early sound reflections Reverberation Direct sound Surround sound typically requires sev eral speakers situated in front of and behind the listening position, which requires a substantial amount [...]

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    E- 6 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 1 Input selectors & indicators These four k eys, e xplained below , are used to select the input source. The indicator of the selected source lights up . ● PC key This ke y selects your computer as the input source . Pressing this ke y repeatedly selects the signals received at the USB , digital (DIGIT AL PC [...]

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    E- 7 English CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS 2 Display The display sho ws various settings, selected input source, sound field progr am and various other information. 3 DSP key [front panel] ON/OFF key [remote control] This ke y activates the sound field prog rams produced by the internal DSP . 4 P-SET key ( ) [front pan[...]

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    E- 8 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS About the display This section e xplains what the various displa y indicators mean. 1 VIRTUAL This indicator appears when this unit is using Vir tual 3D . 2 USB This indicator appears when audio signals are sent or received via the USB terminal. * If you use a Macintosh computer, this indicator is always illuminate[...]

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    E- 9 BASIC OPERATION English BASIC OPERATION B ASIC OPERA TION Playing a source 4 Start the selected input source. Refer to “ Listening to an FM broadcast ” on pages 14–18 about how to tune into a desired station. 5 Adjust the volume to the desired level. 6 As you prefer, use a sound field program. Refer to page 11 for details about the sound[...]

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    E- 10 BASIC OPERATION Note When the PC , A UX1 or A UX2 input selector ke y is pressed , the display shows the name of the selected input source for a short while, and then shows the currently selected sound f ield program. When no sound field program is selected, “THR OUGH” is shown on the display . The names of input sources shown on the disp[...]

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    E- 11 BASIC OPERATION English BASIC OPERATION Using sound field programs This unit ’ s built-in DSP (Digital Sound field Processor) can simulate v arious acoustic environments, including a concert hall and movie theater , with its sev en sound field programs . For the best results , choose a program appropriate for the selected audio source. Firs[...]

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    E- 12 BASIC OPERATION First turn on the e xternal unit to be used, and then this unit. 1 Select the source to be recorded by using the input selector keys. 2 Start recording on a recording unit (an MD recorder, tape deck, etc.). 3 Start playing the input source .  Playing the recorded result via this unit Select the input signals sent from the r[...]

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    E- 13 BASIC OPERATION English BASIC OPERATION  Recording on a computer (via the USB connection) 1 Select the source to be recorded by using the input selector keys. 2 Start recording with the recording software on the computer. 3 Start playing the input source.  Playing the recorded result via this unit Press the PC input selector key repeate[...]

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    E- 14 LISTENING TO AN FM BROADCAST LISTENING T O AN FM BR O ADCAST Tuning into an FM station Normally , if station signals are strong and there is no interf erence, quic k auto tuning is possible . Howe ver , if the signal of the station you w ant to select is weak or the reception condition is bad, y ou must tune in to it manually . A uto tuning F[...]

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    E- 15 LISTENING TO AN FM BROADCAST English LISTENING TO AN FM BROADCAST 4 Press the or key and keep it pressed for one second or more. Press the key to search for lower frequencies and the key for higher frequencies. When a station with a strong signal is found, the search stops and the station is received. If no station with a strong signal is fou[...]

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    E- 16 LISTENING TO AN FM BROADCAST Using the presets Y ou can store y our f av orite stations in the 40 presets, which are organized into fiv e groups (A – B), with eight presets in each group . A stored station can be recalled simply by selecting the preset number in which it is stored. Storing stations manuall y First turn on this unit, and the[...]

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    E- 17 LISTENING TO AN FM BROADCAST English LISTENING TO AN FM BROADCAST Recalling a preset station First turn on this unit, and then select the built-in FM tuner as the input source. 1 Press the P-SET key (front panel) or the PRESET key (remote control) to change this unit from the frequency display mode to the preset tuning mode. 2 Press the P-SET[...]

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    E- 18 LISTENING TO AN FM BROADCAST Copying a preset station to a diff erent gr oup and number Y ou can cop y a preset station to a different group and number . Using this function, you can arr ange preset stations in your f avorite order or collect preset stations into genres. First turn on this unit, and then select the built-in FM tuner as the in[...]

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    E- 19 ADVANCED OPERATION English ADVANCED OPERATION AD V ANCED OPERA TION Adjusting the speaker balance This procedure lets you adjust the sound output le vel balance between the front, center and surround speak ers by using the built-in test tone gener ator . Make this adjustment so that each speak er output lev el is about the same when heard at [...]

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    E- 20 ADVANCED OPERATION Notes ● When this unit is set to the “ V irtual 3D ” mode: The output order of the test tone is as follows. When using a center speaker: When not using a center speaker: ● Adjust the subwoofer lev el while listening to a suitable source. W ith the supplied Application Software, you can select the speakers to use and[...]

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    E- 21 ADVANCED OPERATION English ADVANCED OPERATION 4 Press or repeatedly until the desired number of channels is shown on the display. The display changes as follows. 5 Hold down the PC input selector key until the following indication appears on the display. Although no further operation is required, wait a short time until the computer completes[...]

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    E- 22 ADVANCED OPERATION Operating this unit with the Application Software If this unit is connected to your computer via the USB connection and the Application Software is installed in y our computer from the supplied CD-ROM, y ou can operate this unit with the Application Software from y our computer . Moreov er , the Application Software, once i[...]

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    E- 23 ADVANCED OPERATION English ADVANCED OPERATION Adjusting DSP sound field parameters How to adjust parameters 1. Select the program whose parameters y ou wish to adjust. (Parameter adjustment is eff ective f or the currently selected program only .) 2. Select the DSP-EDIT tab at the bottom of the Main P anel. The basic par ameter screen appears[...]

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    E- 24 ADVANCED OPERATION Adjusting the speaker output levels and eff ect levels When the check bo x “ Use the surround speakers ” under “ Speak er Settings ” in the Setup panel is check ed, you can adjust the output le vels of the a vailab le speakers respectively . When the chec k box is not chec ked, this unit is in the vir tual 3D mode, [...]

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    E- 25 ADVANCED OPERATION English ADVANCED OPERATION Adjusting the dynamic range Y ou can set the dynamic range f or playing a source with Dolby Digital decoded. This is especially eff ective for lo w-v olume listening. Select the D-RANGE tab at the bottom of the Main Panel. The following screen appears . 1 Dynamic range setting Select the dynamic r[...]

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    E- 26 ADVANCED OPERATION Operating the b uilt-in FM tuner With the Application Software , you can oper ate the tuner more easily than on the front panel or the remote control, including additional functions av ailable only in the Application Software f or example storing stations automatically and assigning names to preset stations. Click the b utt[...]

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    E- 27 ADVANCED OPERATION English ADVANCED OPERATION Setting adjustment on the Setup panel When you clic k SETUP of the Main P anel, the Setup panel appears, allo wing you to perf or m the follo wing settings. USB Multi-Channel Setting (for Windows only) This allows you to select the n umber of channels f or sending playbac k signals via the USB con[...]

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    E- 28 APPENDIX Problem The unit cannot be turned on though the power switch is pressed. No sound. No sound from the surr ound speakers No sound from the center speaker No sound field effect. No effect of Dolby Digital or DTS though the sound field program “ NORMAL ” is selected. Cause The power cord is not plugged in or is not completely insert[...]

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    E- 29 APPENDIX English APPENDIX Problem When making a recording from an audio CD to an MD, CD-R, etc., all tracks are recorded as one track. Program sources on an MD, CD-R, etc. which is a copy of an audio CD, cannot be recorded on the computer via the USB connection. Signals inputted to your computer via the USB connection cannot be recorded on th[...]

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    E- 30 APPENDIX Problem Crackling noise fr om time to time. Noise increases when receiving a stereo broadcast, or the reception mode changes from stereo to monaural unexpectedl y . A desired station cannot be received by the auto tuning method. Stereo broadcasts are noisy and the ST indicator flashes. There is distortion or clear reception cannot be[...]

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    E- 31 APPENDIX English APPENDIX Specifications Minimum RMS Output P ower per Channel 12W  5 (20 Hz – 20 kHz, 4 Ω , 1% THD) Maximum P ower 14W  5 (1 kHz, 4 Ω , 10% THD) Input Sensitivity/Input Impedance PC IN, A UX1 IN, A UX2 IN (ANALOG) 150 mV/35 k Ω Maximum Input Signal PC, A UX1, A UX2 2.1V or more (1 kHz) Output Level/Output Impeda[...]

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    YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR, 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN, BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 773[...]

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    PERSONAL RECEIVER RP-U200 SET UP MANUAL MANUEL DE CONFIGURATION U C A PC AUX1 AUX2 TUNER DSP P-SET VOL VIRTUAL 5.I CH DIGITAL PROLOGIC FM AM ST USB PCM D. DSP POWER PC AUX1 AUX2 TUNER JAZZ CHURCH HALL B VOLUME MUTE C A MOVIE LIVE PRESET MANUAL MEMORY GAME TEST ON / OFF /DTS SURROUND[...]

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    The owner’ s manual f or this model consists of two volumes , “SET UP MANU AL ” and “OPERA TION MANU AL ” . Le manuel d'utilisation pour ce modèle se compose de deux v olumes, le “MANUEL DE CONFIGURA TION” et le “MANUEL D’UTILISA TION” . * This manual uses terms utilized by the English operating system as sho wn on the com[...]

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    E- 1 CONNECTIONS Terminals and their functions ........... 3 Connecting your computer ................ 4 Connecting audio equipment ............ 5 Connecting speakers ......................... 6 Connecting an FM antenna ................ 9 Plugging in this unit ........................... 9 INSTALLING USB DRIVER AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE Preparations[...]

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    E- 2 ● Batteries (AA, R6, UM-3 type) ● USB cable (U.K., Europe and A ustralia models) GETTING ST AR TED Battery installation Since the remote control will be used f or many of this unit ’ s control operations, y ou should begin by installing the supplied batteries. 1 Turn the remote control over and remove the battery compartment cover by sli[...]

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    E- 3 CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Never plug in this unit and other equipment until all connections are completed. 1. Make connections between this unit and other components by following the procedure below. 2. After all connections are finished, check that the connection cables are correctly connected. 3. After all connections are completed, plug in th[...]

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    E- 4 CONNECTIONS Connecting to the USB port ( 1 ) If your computer has a USB port, connect it to this unit ’ s USB terminal using the supplied USB cable, as shown below . A single USB connection is all that ’ s required to listen to audio from your computer on this unit, f eed audio from an external source connected to this unit to your compute[...]

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    E- 5 CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Connecting audio equipment The f ollo wing illustrations sho w how to connect a CD pla yer , MD recorder , etc. using both analog and digital connections . Howe ver , it ’ s not necessary to make both connections . R L ANALOG AUX 1 IN AUX 2 IN REC OUT OUTPUT SUB WOOFER DIGITAL USB SPEAKERS + – L FRONT ANTENNA R L PC[...]

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    E- 6 CONNECTIONS + – R L R L ANALOG AUX 1 IN AUX 2 IN REC OUT OUTPUT SUB WOOFER DIGITAL USB COAX IN OPT IN AUX 1 OPT IN OPT OUT PC SPEAKERS 4 Ω MIN. / SPEAKER REAR + – R L FRONT CENTER ANTENNA R L PC IN FM ANT 75 Ω UNBAL. F ront speaker (L) F ront speaker (R) Connecting speakers T o reproduce multi-channel surround sounds with this unit, co[...]

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    E- 7 CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS R L ANALOG AUX 1 IN AUX 2 IN REC OUT OUTPUT SUB WOOFER DIGITAL USB SPEAKERS + – L FRONT ANTENNA R L PC IN FM ANT 75 Ω UNBAL. SUPERWOOFER SYSTEM YST-SW45 HIGH CUT STANDBY/ON 150Hz 50Hz VOLUME 10 0 LINE IN Subwoof er Adding a subwoofer It is recommended to connect a subwoof er to this unit to enhance the bass perf orm[...]

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    E- 8 CONNECTIONS Surround speaker (left) Front speaker s: On both sides of and at approximately the same height as your computer monitor . The distances from each speaker to the listening position must be the same. Surround speaker s: Behind your listening position or on both sides of the listening room. According as the condition of your listening[...]

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    E- 9 CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS R L ANALOG AUX 1 IN AUX 2 IN REC OUT OUTPUT SUB WOOFER DIGITAL USB SPEAKERS + — L FRONT ANTENNA R L PC IN FM ANT 75 Ω UNBAL. AC outlet Connecting an FM antenna Connect an FM antenna to the FM ANT terminal of this unit by f ollowing the figure and procedures below . (U.S.A. model) Plugging in this unit It is recommen[...]

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    E- 10 INSTALLING USB DRIVER AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE Microsoft Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me or Windows 2000 Professional Operating System Microsoft Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me or Windows 2000 Prof essional Computer A computer with a USB port as a standard equipment and preinstalled with the abov e OS. W indows is a re gistered trademark of Microsoft[...]

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    E- 11 English INSTALLING USB DRIVER AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE INSTALLING USB DRIVER AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE Installing the software Microsoft Windows 98/98SE or Windows Me 䡵 Installing and chec king the USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and, if it ’ s not running already, start Windows 98/98SE or Windows Me. 2 Plug the AC power cord of this un[...]

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    E- 12 INSTALLING USB DRIVER AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE Make the f ollowing settings on your computer after the installation of the driv er is finished. Setting of Audio and A udio CD [Windows 98/98SE only] * T erminate all the activated applications. * When using Windows 98SE, restar t Windo ws, first. 1 Click the Windows “ Start ” button and sel[...]

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    E- 13 English INSTALLING USB DRIVER AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE INSTALLING USB DRIVER AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE Next, install the Application Softw are and Online Help from the supplied CD-ROM. 䡵 Installing the Application Software * T erminate all the activated applications (including virus check ers) on the computer first. 1 Insert the CD-ROM into [...]

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    E- 14 INSTALLING USB DRIVER AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional 䡵 Installing and chec king the USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and, if it ’ s not running already, start Windows 2000 Professional, and log in with Administrator. 2 Plug the AC power cord of this unit into the AC outlet. This unit can be on or in the sta[...]

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    E- 15 English INSTALLING USB DRIVER AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE INSTALLING USB DRIVER AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE Make the f ollowing settings on your computer after the installation of the driver is finished. Setting of Audio and A udio CD 1 Click the Windows “ Start ” button and select “ Settings ” , and then “ Control Panel ” . 2 Double-cl[...]

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    E- 16 INSTALLING USB DRIVER AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE Next, install the Application Softw are and Online Help from the supplied CD-ROM. 䡵 Installing the Application Software 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. If the W indows Autorun feature is turned on, the installation start-up screen appears automatically . 2 Continue with th[...]

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    E- 17 English INSTALLING USB DRIVER AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE INSTALLING USB DRIVER AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE Macintosh computer 䡵 Connections and setup 1 Plug the AC power cord of this unit into the AC outlet. 2 Start the Macintosh. 3 Connect this unit to a USB port on the computer using the supplied USB cable. The driv er software for USB audio i[...]

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    E- 18 INSTALLING USB DRIVER AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE Next, install the Application Softw are and Online Help from the supplied CD-ROM. 䡵 Installing the Application Software 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. The CD-R OM includes the simple installer “RP-U200 Installer” and the installation data folder . 2 Open the folder ?[...]

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    YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR, 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN, BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 773[...]