INPUT

VOLUME

 

TREBLE

BALANCE

CD

 

 

 

 

TUNER

 

 

 

LINE 1

 

 

 

LINE 2

PHONO

 

 

 

MAIN DIRECT

 

-

+

L

R

 

 

 

 

AUDIO MUTE

 

6

7

8

9

0

8INPUT selector

Selects the input source you want to listen to.

The audio signals of the selected input source are also output at the REC jacks.

y

The input source names correspond to the names of the connection jacks on the rear panel.

Switch to the MAIN DIRECT position to select the component connected to the MAIN IN jacks. When MAIN DIRECT is selected as the input source, no signals are output at the PRE OUT, REC, and PHONES jacks.

The input setting is retained for about 1 week after the power is turned off.

9AUDIO MUTE

Press downward to reduce the current volume level by approximately 20 dB. Press again to restore the audio output to the previous volume level.

y

The AUDIO MUTE indicator lights up while the mute function is on.

You can also rotate VOLUME on the front panel or press VOL +/– on the remote control to resume the audio output.

0VOLUME

Controls the volume level. This does not affect the REC level.

Note

 

Note

The audio signals are not output at the REC jacks while LINE2 is selected as the input source.

The VOLUME control does not affect when you select MAIN DIRECT as the input source. Adjust the volume level using the volume control on the preamplifier connected to the MAIN IN jacks.

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Yamaha A-S1000 owner manual Input selector, Audio Mute, Volume

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