OWNER’S MANUAL

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Natural Sound RF Demodulator BRUKSANVISNING
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

APD-1 GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

ENGLISH
Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA RF demodulator.
This unit converts DOLBY DIGITAL AC-3 RF signal sent from a This unit is useful for connecting a laserdisc player etc. whose
laserdisc player (with DOLBY DIGITAL AC-3 RF output) etc. to DOLBY DIGITAL AC-3 output is an RF output only to a Dolby
both optical and coaxial digital signals. Digital Decoder or an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital
Digital signals converted in this unit are output from both the OPTICAL Decoder which dose not have a DOLBY DIGITAL AC-3 RF signal
and COAXIAL digital signal output terminals respectively. input terminal.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted to a wall or
ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
CAUTION 8 Ventilation – The unit should be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example,
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
the unit should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface,
DO NOT OPEN
that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF of air through the ventilation openings.
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE 9 Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO 10 Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a power supply
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked
on the unit.
11 Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so
• Explanation of Graphical Symbols that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
The lightning flash with arrowhead upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
is intended to alert you to the 12 Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous manufacturer.
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient 13 Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the unit should be unplugged
magnitude to constitute a risk of from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
electric shock to persons. 14 Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall into and liquids are not spilled into the inside of the unit.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert 15 Damage Requiring Service – The unit should be serviced by qualified
you to the presence of important service personnel when:
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
literature accompanying the B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or
appliance. C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked
WARNING change in performance; or
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR E. The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 16 Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond
those means described in the operating instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should

17 Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away from
power lines.
be read before the unit is operated.
2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be
18 Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the
grounding or polarization is not defeated.
retained for future reference.
3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to. IMPORTANT
4 Follow Instructions – All operating and other instructions should be Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below.
followed. Serial No.:
5 Water and Moisture – The unit should not be used near water – for The serial number is located on the rear of the unit.
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.
wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
6 Carts and Stands – The unit should be used only with a cart or stand
that is recommended by the manufacturer. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
6A A unit and cart combination should be moved with Corporation. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to
overturn.

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 SPECIAL NOTES FOR FCC COMPOSITE DEVICE (for US CAUTION :
customers only) READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
This device is a composite system. The digital device component may
not cause harmful interference. 1. To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully.
Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from windows, heat
sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold.
FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)
Avoid sources of humming (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or
electrical shock, do not expose the unit to rain or water.
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this
manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by 3. Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the set, contact your
dealer.
Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to accessories and/or 4. Do not use force on switches, controls or connection wires. When
moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and the wires
another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s
connected to other equipment. Never pull the wires themselves.
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. 5. Digital signals generated by the unit may interefer with other
equipment such as tuners, receivers or TVs. Move the system farther
away from such equipment if interference is observed.
3. NOTE : This 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 6. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents; this might
damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential
environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic
devices. 7. When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (ie.,
vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.
This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed
and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may 8. To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power plug and
cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. disconnect the antenna cable when there is an electrical storm.
Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference
will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the 9. Grounding or polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the
source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit grounding or polarization of an appliance is not defeated.
“OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of
the following measures: 10. The voltage to be used must be the same as that specified on this
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the unit. Using this unit with a higher voltage than that which is specified
interference. is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident
causing damage. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that
fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. which is specified.
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 11. Voltage Selector (General Model only)
coaxial type cable. The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit must be set
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC main
please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of supply.
product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Voltages are 110-120/220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena
Park, CA 90620.
For U.K. customers
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with
Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. this appliance, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For
details, refer to the instructions described below.
Note: The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a plug
with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet.
CAUTION (FOR CANADA MODEL)
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT. Special Instructions for U.K. Model
FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMER IMPORTANT
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS THE WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN
OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:
REGULATIONS. Blue: NEUTRAL
Brown: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the main lead of this apparatus may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime plug, proceed as follows:
(for US customers only) The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which
YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Make sure that neither core
playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.
clear without annoying blaring or distortion – and, most
importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power source as long
until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the apparatus itself is
Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to turned off.
avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.

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 ENGLISH
Notes
CONNECTIONS ● For connecting to the OPTICAL terminal, use an optical fiber

Never plug in this unit and other components until all cable that conforms to EIAJ standards. Other cables might not
connections are completed. function correctly.
● Be sure to attach the OPTICAL terminal’s cover when this
Example of Connections (See Fig. 1 on page 8)
terminal is not being used, in order to protect the terminal from
➊ Laserdisc player with DOLBY DIGITAL AC-3 RF output or dust.
another unit with DOLBY DIGITAL AC-3 RF output
➋ Dolby Digital Decoder or amplifier equipped with Dolby SPECIFICATIONS
Digital Decoder
➌ Coaxial cable (included) Input (RF) ........................................................................ 75 ohms
➍ Coaxial cable (not included) Output (Coaxial) .............................................. 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms
➎ Optical fiber cable (not included) Power requirements
➏ To AC outlet U.S.A. and Canada models ................................. 120V, 60 Hz
* For connecting to the Dolby Digital Decorder or the amplifier, Australia model .................................................... 240V, 50 Hz
use either the OPTICAL or COAXIAL cable connection. Europe and U.K. models ...................................... 230V, 50 Hz
* Digital signals are output from both the OPTICAL and General model ........................... 110-120/220-240V, 50/60 Hz
COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT terminals of this unit respectively. Power consumption ............................................................... 8W
Dimensions (W x H x D) .......................... 100 x 62.4 x 132.5 mm
(3-15/16” x 2-7/16” x 5-3/16”)
Weight ........................................................... 0.8 kg (1 lbs. 12 oz.)

Accesoriese ....................................................... Coaxial cable x 1

FRANÇAIS
Remarques
BRANCHEMENTS ● Pour raccorder la borne OPTICAL, utiliser un câble à fibres

Ne jamais brancher cet appareil et les autres composants avant optiques conforme aux normes EIAJ. Les autres câbles risquent
d’avoir complètement effectué tous les raccordements. de ne pas fonctionner correctement.
● Veiller à fixer le couvercle de la borne OPTICAL lorsque cette
Exemple de branchements (Voir l’illustration 1 de la page 8.)
borne n’est pas utilisée, afin de protéger la borne contre la
➊ Lecteur de disques laser avec sortie DOLBY DIGITAL AC-3 poussière.
RF ou autre appareil avec sortie DOLBY DIGITAL AC-3 RF
➋ Décodeur numérique Dolby ou amplificateur équipé d’un SPECIFICATIONS
décodeur numérique Dolby
➌ Câble coaxial (inclus) Entrée (RF) ..................................................................... 75 ohms
➍ Câble coaxial (non inclus) Sortie (Coaxial) ............................................... 0.5 Vc.c, 75 ohms
➎ Câble à fibres optiques (non inclus) Alimentation
➏ Vers la prise secteur Modèles pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada ......... 120V, 60 Hz
* Pour ce qui concerne le branchement du décodeur numérique Modèle pour l’Australie ....................................... 240V, 50 Hz
Dolby ou de l’amplificateur, utiliser la connexion de câble Modèles pour I’Europe et le Royaume-Uni ........ 230V, 50 Hz
OPTICAL ou bien COAXIAL. Modèle général .......................... 110-120/220-240V, 50/60 Hz
Consommation ...................................................................... 8W
* Des signaux numériques sont émis respectivement des bornes Dimensions (L x H x P) ........................... 100 x 62,4 x 132,5 mm
OPTICAL et COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT de cet appareil. Poids .................................................................................... 0,8 kg

Accessoires ...................................................... Câble coaxial x 1

DEUTSCH
Hinweise
ANSCHLÜSSE ● Für den Anschluß an der Buchse “OPTICAL” muß ein

Schließen Sie dieses Gerät und die anderen Komponenten Lichtleiterkabel verwendet werden, das der EIAJ-Norm
erst an einer Netzsteckdose an, nachdem alle Anschlüsse entspricht. Bei anderen Kabeln können Störungen auftreten.
gemacht worden sind. ● Bringen Sie an der Buchse “OPTICAL” zum Schutz vor

Anschlußbeispiel (siehe Abb. 1 auf Seite 8) Staubeintritt die Abdeckung an, falls die Buchse nicht verwendet
wird.
➊ Laserdisc-Player oder anderes Gerät mit HF-Ausgang
DOLBY DIGITAL AC-3 TECHNISCHE DATEN
➋ Dolby-Digital-Dekoder oder Verstärker, der Dolby-Digital-
Dekoder ausgerüstet ist Eingang [RF (HF)] ........................................................... 75 Ohm
➌ Koaxialkabel (mitgeliefert) Ausgang (koaxial) ............................................0,5 Vp-p, 75 Ohm
➍ Koaxialkabel (nicht mitgeliefert) Spannungsversorgung
➎ Lichtleiterkabel (nicht mitgeliefert) USA- und Kanada-Modell .................................... 120V, 60 Hz
➏ zur Netzsteckdose Australien-Modell ................................................ 240V, 50 Hz
* Verwenden Sie Kabelanschluß “OPTICAL” oder “COAXIAL” für Europa- und Großbritannien-Modell .................. 230V, 50 Hz
den Anschluß an einem Dolby-Digital-Dekoder oder Verstarker. Allgemeines Modell ................... 110-120/220-240V, 50/60 Hz
Leistungsaufnahme ............................................................... 8W
* Die digitalen Signale liegen sowohl an den Buchsen OPTICAL Abmessungen (B x H x T) ....................... 100 x 62,4 x 132,5 mm
als auch COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT dieses Gerätes an. Gewichtt ............................................................................... 0,8 kg

Zubehörteile ....................................................... Koaxialkabel x 1

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 NATURAL 80UND
RF DEMODULATOR APD–1

POWER
DEMODULATE

ENGLISH ITALIANO
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF ATTIVAZIONE E DISATTIVAZIONE DEL
When you use this unit, depress the POWER switch on the front DISPOSITIVO
panel inward (on). Per poter utilizzare questo dispositivo premere in dentro
When you finish using this unit, press the POWER switch to (attivazione) il tasto POWER, ubicato sul pannello anteriore.
release it outward (off). Terminato l’uso del dispositivo, premere di nuovo il tasto POWER
➊ DEMODULATE indicator per farlo fuoriuscire (disattivazione).
DEMODULATE
* This indicator lights up when this unit is ➊ Indicazione di demodulazione (DEMODULATE) DEMODULATE
demodulating input signals normally. * L’indicazione si illumina quando l’apparecchio
demodula normalmente i segnali in ingresso.

FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL
MISE SOUS/HORS TENSION DE L’APPAREIL ENCENDIDO/APAGADO DEL APARATO
Lorsqu’on utilise cet appareil, enfoncer l’interrupteur POWER Para usar este aparato, presione hacia adentro el interruptor
situé sur le panneau avant (sous tension). POWER del panel de control.
Lorsqu’on a fini d’utiliser cet appareil, appuyer sur l’interrupteur Para dejar de usar este aparato, presione el interruptor POWER
POWER de manière à le refaire sortir vers l’extérieur (hors del panel de control de manera que el interruptor quede hacia
tension). afuera.
DEMODULATE DEMODULATE
➊ Témoin DEMODULATE ➊ Indicador DEMODULATE
* Ce témoin s’allume lorsque cet appareil * Este indicador se enciende cuando el
démodule normalement les signaux d’entrée. aparato está demodulando normalmente
las señales de entrada.

DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS
EIN- UND AUSSCHALTEN DES GERÄTES IN- EN UITSCHAKELEN
Drücken Sie zum Einschalten den Netzschalter (POWER) an der Druk wanneer u dit apparaat gaat gebruiken de POWER
Frontseite in die eingerastete Stellung (on). schakelaar op het voorpaneel naar binnen (aan).
Drücken Sie zum Ausschalten den Netzschalter (POWER) Druk wanneer u het gebruik van dit apparaat gaat beëindigen de
nochmals, um den Schalter auszuschalten (off). POWER schakelaar in zodat deze terug naar buiten springt (uit).
➊ Anzeige DEMODULATE DEMODULATE
➊ DEMODULATE indicator DEMODULATE
* Diese Anzeige leuchtet während dem normalen * Deze indicator licht op wanneer dit
Demodulieren von Eingangssignalen. apparaat de ingangssignalen op de
normale wijze demoduleert.

SVENSKA
ATT SLÅ PÅ OCH AV STRÖMMEN
När du använder denna enhet, tryck in POWER-knappen på
frampanelen (till).
När du slutat använda denna enhet, tryck åter på POWER-
knappen så att den kommer ut (av).
➊ DEMODULATE-indikator DEMODULATE
* Denna indikator tänds när enheten
demodulerar ingångssignalerna normalt.

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