Yamaha yamaha mp3 docking station pdx-11 User Manual

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

The lightning flash with arrowhead 
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, 
is intended to alert you to the presence 
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” 
within the product’s enclosure that 
may be of sufficient magnitude to 
constitute a risk of electric shock to 
persons.

Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below.
MODEL:
Serial No.:
The serial number is located on the rear of the unit. Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place 
for future reference.

The exclamation point within an 
equilateral triangle is intended to 
alert you to the presence of important 
operating and maintenance 
(servicing) instructions in the 
literature accompanying the 
appliance.

1 Read 

these 

instructions.

2 Keep 

these 

instructions.

3 Heed 

all 

warnings.

4 Follow 

all 

instructions.

5  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6  Clean only with dry cloth.
7  Do not block any ventilation openings. 

Install in accordance with the 
manufacturer’s instructions.

8  Do not install near any heat sources such as 

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other 
apparatus (including amplifiers) that 
produce heat.

9  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the 

polarized or groundingtype plug. A 
polarized plug has two blades with one 
wider than the other. A grounding type 
plug has two blades and a third grounding 
prong. The wide blade or the third prong 
are provided for your safety. If the 
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, 
consult an electrician for replacement of 
the obsolete outlet.

Yamaha and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get 

the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through 

loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion - and, most importantly, without affecting 

your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too 

late, Yamaha and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend 

you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.

10  Protect the power cord from being walked 

on or pinched particularly at plugs, 
convenience receptacles, and the point 
where they exit from the apparatus.

11  Only use attachments/accessories specified 

by the manufacturer.

12  Use only with the cart, stand, 

tripod, bracket, or table specified 
by the manufacturer, or sold with 
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use 
caution when moving the cart/apparatus 
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13  Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms 

or when unused for long periods of time.

14  Refer all servicing to qualified service 

personnel. Servicing is required when the 
apparatus has been damaged in any way, 
such as power-supply cord or plug is 
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 
have fallen into the apparatus, the 
apparatus has been exposed to rain or 
moisture, does not operate normally, or has 
been dropped.

MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated 
in the instructions contained in this 
manual, meets FCC requirements. 
Modifications not expressly approved by 
Yamaha may void your authority, granted 
by the FCC, to use the product.

: When connecting this 

product to accessories and/or another 
product use only high quality shielded 
cables. Cable/s 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.

: 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 level of assurance that your 
use of this product in a residential 
environment will not result in harmful 
interference with other electronic devices.

This equipment generates/uses radio 
frequencies and, if not installed and used 
according to the instructions found in the 
users manual, may cause interference harmful 
to the operation of other electronic devices.

Compliance with FCC regulations does not 
guarantee that interference will not occur in 
all installations. If this product is found to be 
the source of interference, which can be 
determined by turning the unit “OFF” and 
“ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by 
using one of the following measures: 
Relocate either this product or the device that 
is being affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different 
branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or 
install AC line filter/s.
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 coaxial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce 
satisfactory results, please contact the local 
retailer authorized to distribute this type of 
product. If you can not locate the appropriate 
retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics 
Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, 
Buena Park, CA 90620.
The above statements apply ONLY to those 
products distributed by Yamaha Corporation 
of America or its subsidiaries.

Change or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could 
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 

To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for 
future reference.
1  Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place - away from direct sunlight, heat 

sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. (Do not use/keep this unit in a car etc.)

2  Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid 

humming sounds.

3  Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from cold to hot, and do not locate this 

unit in an environment with high humidity (i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent 
condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to this unit, 
and/or personal injury.

4  Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects may fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be 

exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do NOT place:

−  Other components, as they may cause damage and/or discoloration on the surface of this 

unit.

−  Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal 

injury.

−  Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid may cause electrical shock to 

the user and/or damage to this unit.

5  Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat 

radiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or 
personal injury.

6  Do not operate this unit upside-down. They may overheat, possibly causing damage.
7  Do not use force on switches, knobs, and/or cords.
8  When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet, grasp the AC plug; do not pull the 

cord.

9  Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry 

cloth.

10  Only the voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this unit with a higher voltage than 

specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Yamaha 
will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other 
than that specified.

11  Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified Yamaha service personnel when 

any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reason.

12  When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e. when going on vacation), 

disconnect the power cable from the AC wall outlet.

13  Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section regarding common operating errors 

before concluding that the unit is faulty.

14  Before moving this unit, disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet.

15  Be sure to use the AC adaptor supplied with this unit. Using an AC adaptor other than the one 

provided may cause fire or damage to this unit.

16  Install this unit near the wall outlet and where the power cable can be reached easily.
17  For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and 

unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the 
product due to lightning and power-line surges.

18  The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. 

–  Keep the batteries in a location out of reach of children. Batteries can be dangerous if a 

child were to put in his or her mouth.

–  If the batteries grow old, the effective operation range of the remote control decreases 

considerably. If this happens, replace the batteries as soon as possible.

–  Do not use old batteries together with new ones.
–  Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline and manganese batteries) together. 

Read the packaging carefully as these different types of batteries may have the same shape 
and color.

–  Exhausted batteries may leak. If the batteries have leaked, dispose of them immediately. 

Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come into contact with clothing, etc. Clean 
the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.

–  If you plan not to use the unit for a long period of time, remove the batteries from the unit. 

Otherwise, the batteries will wear out, possibly resulting in a leakage of battery liquid that 
may damage the unit.

–  Do not throw away batteries with general house waste. Dispose of them correctly in 

accordance with your local regulations.

There is a chance that placing this unit too close to a CRT-based (Braun tube) TV set might 
impair picture color. Should this happen, move this unit away from the TV set.

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT 
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Even if an iPhone or iPod is not connected to this unit, this unit is not disconnected from the 
AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet. In this state, this unit is designed 
to consume a very small quantity of power.

CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

No sound

Is the iPhone/iPod connected securely to the iPod dock?

 

•

Are PDX-11 and the external device’s connector cable connected securely? Are the 

 

•

connector cable and the external device connected securely?
Is the AC adaptor connected securely?

 

•

Push the 

 

•

 to turn on PDX-11.

Is the volume turned down?

 

•

Have the batteries in PDX-11 been exhausted?

 

•

Even if the volume level is raised, the sound level does not increase.

It is possible that the protection circuitry has been activated by excessive volume. Reduce the 
volume level.

Even if the volume level of the connected iPhone/iPod is changed, the 
sound level does not change.

Is the connected iPhone/iPod compatible with PDX-11?

 

•

(

☞"SPECIFICATIONS")

Is the iPhone/iPod connected securely to the iPod dock?

 

•

The iPhone/iPod cannot be controlled using the remote control.

PDX-11 cannot be controlled using the remote control.

If PDX-11 is being operated by batteries, it is possible that power-saving mode has been 

 

•

activated. (

☞"Before Use")

Are you outside of the remote control operating range?

 

•

Has the remote control’s battery been exhausted, or is it 

 

•

inserted incorrectly?
Has the insulation sheet been removed? 

 

•

When PDX-11 is used outdoors, the remote control’s operating range 
becomes smaller.

The remote control’s operating range changes depending on the operating environment (amount 
of lighting, sunlight, etc.).

The green status indicator is lit, and the red status indicator blinks for 2 
seconds only.

Is the connected iPhone/iPod compatible with PDX-11?
Use a supported iPhone/iPod. (

☞"SPECIFICATIONS")

The green status indicator is lit, and the red status indicator is blinking 
quickly.

Is the iPhone/iPod connected securely to the iPod dock?

 

•

Restart the iPhone/iPod.

 

•

Update the iPhone/iPod fi rmware to the latest version.

 

•

The green status indicator is lit, and the red status indicator is blinking 
slowly.

Have the PDX-11’s batteries been exhausted?

PDX-11 does not operate at all.

In some cases, resetting PDX-11 can solve the problem.
To reset PDX-11, push and hold the 

 on the control panel for 10 seconds or more.

Supported iPod ............................ iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generations), iPod classic, iPod with video, 

iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th generations)

Supported iPhone ............................................................................... iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone
AUX

Input connector ............................................................................... ø 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) stereo mini jack

Power supply

U.S.A. and Canada models ......................................................................................... AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Other models ............................................................................................... AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption ......................................................................................................................................... 8 W
Power consumption when power off and the iPhone/iPod is disconnected ......................................0.5 W or less
AC Adaptor  ..............................................................................................MU18-D120150-A1 (DC 12 V, 1.5 A)
Battery supply ....................................................................................................................... LR6, AA, UM-3 × 6

8 hours of power at 0.18 W output (Alkaline Battery)

* To play an unsupported iPod, such as a 4th generation (or earlier) iPod, iPod shuffl e, iPod photo, and iPod    

  mini, connect the iPod to AUX and use it as an external device.

* Specifi cations are subject to change without notice.

* The name plate is located on the bottom of the unit.

"Made for iPod" and "Made for iPhone" 
mean that an electronic accessory has been 
designed to connect specifi cally to iPod or 
iPhone, respectively, and has been certifi ed 
by the developer to meet Apple performance 
standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of 
this device or its compliance with safety and 
regulatory standards. Please note that the 
use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone 
may affect wireless performance.

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, 
iPod touch and iTunes are trademarks of 
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other 
countries.

Refer to the table below if the unit does not operate properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below, or if the instruction below does not help, turn off the unit, 
disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.

210 mm

(8-1/4 in.)

237 mm

(9-3/8 in.)

237 mm
(9-3/8 in.)

Dimensions

(

☞"  Playing Audio")

Weight : 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)