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Parts of the original owner's manual. Note: The SPEAKERS 1 & 2 jacks (rear panel 1) output the signals received at the MONITOR OUT jack (input/output panel 7). K Level Meter This LED display shows the level of 800W into an 8Ω load with a +11dB signal. M put of the internal power amplifier) reaches maximum, the indicator will deliver 160W into an 8Ω load with a +4dB signal and a maximum of signals received at the MAIN OUT jack via the internal power amplifier. P.12...
Parts of the original owner's manual. Note: The SPEAKERS 1 & 2 jacks (rear panel 1) output the signals received at the MONITOR OUT jack (input/output panel 7). K Level Meter This LED display shows the level of 800W into an 8Ω load with a +11dB signal. M put of the internal power amplifier) reaches maximum, the indicator will deliver 160W into an 8Ω load with a +4dB signal and a maximum of signals received at the MAIN OUT jack via the internal power amplifier. P.12...
Owner's Manual
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... the requirements listed in all installation instructions. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! Follow all installations. This product, when installed as follows: The wire which is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in such a way that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. Compliance...
... the requirements listed in all installation instructions. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! Follow all installations. This product, when installed as follows: The wire which is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in such a way that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. Compliance...
Owner's Manual
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... off even when the power switch is a fire and electrical shock hazard. • Should this unit. Operation • Use only speaker cables when connecting speakers to the AC outlet so you think internal inspection, maintenance, or repair is a fire and electrical shock hazard. • Do not remove the unit's cover. 3 Precautions WARNING Installation • Connect this unit's power cord only to an...
... off even when the power switch is a fire and electrical shock hazard. • Should this unit. Operation • Use only speaker cables when connecting speakers to the AC outlet so you think internal inspection, maintenance, or repair is a fire and electrical shock hazard. • Do not remove the unit's cover. 3 Precautions WARNING Installation • Connect this unit's power cord only to an...
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... 28 Output specifications 28 Dimensions 29 Block and Level diagram 30 EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Features • The EMX88S/EMX68S features eight input channels (EMX88S), six input channels (EMX68S) that support a wide range of speaker jacks. Contents Introduction 5 Features 5 EMX88S/EMX68S Quick Guide 6 Front and rear panel 10 Control panel 10 Input/output panel 14 Rear panel 16 Installation 16 Connections 17 Basic Operation 20 Connecting microphones and instruments ......... 20 Sending an independent mix to create an unrivaled high-efficiency drive. s [MAIN...
... 28 Output specifications 28 Dimensions 29 Block and Level diagram 30 EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Features • The EMX88S/EMX68S features eight input channels (EMX88S), six input channels (EMX68S) that support a wide range of speaker jacks. Contents Introduction 5 Features 5 EMX88S/EMX68S Quick Guide 6 Front and rear panel 10 Control panel 10 Input/output panel 14 Rear panel 16 Installation 16 Connections 17 Basic Operation 20 Connecting microphones and instruments ......... 20 Sending an independent mix to create an unrivaled high-efficiency drive. s [MAIN...
Owner's Manual
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... to use a cable designed for other connections and power amp select switch settings. • When the power amp select switch is set to the B 1 jack in the manner shown below. EMX88S (EMX68S) EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Power amp select switch • This Quick Guide assumes that two main speakers are connected. Also, please read "Front and Rear Panel" and "Basic Operation" following steps (1-5) explain the basic connection and operation of connecting two main speakers. Never connect the speakers in the SPEAKERS jack section on the panel) to...
... to use a cable designed for other connections and power amp select switch settings. • When the power amp select switch is set to the B 1 jack in the manner shown below. EMX88S (EMX68S) EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Power amp select switch • This Quick Guide assumes that two main speakers are connected. Also, please read "Front and Rear Panel" and "Basic Operation" following steps (1-5) explain the basic connection and operation of connecting two main speakers. Never connect the speakers in the SPEAKERS jack section on the panel) to...
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... Low-Z jack of a channel, you cannot connect a player to the REC OUT jacks. EMX88S/EMX68S Quick Guide 7 Connecting a microphone Make sure that the power is on and the PHANTOM switch has been turned on the panel). Connect a microphone to the unit is turned off to the 2TR IN jacks. Refer to the operation manual of the channel. • Connect a recorder to the Hi-Z jack of the corresponding device for the same channel at the same time. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual EMX88S (EMX68S) PHANTOM switch...
... Low-Z jack of a channel, you cannot connect a player to the REC OUT jacks. EMX88S/EMX68S Quick Guide 7 Connecting a microphone Make sure that the power is on and the PHANTOM switch has been turned on the panel). Connect a microphone to the unit is turned off to the 2TR IN jacks. Refer to the operation manual of the channel. • Connect a recorder to the Hi-Z jack of the corresponding device for the same channel at the same time. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual EMX88S (EMX68S) PHANTOM switch...
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... low range, turn on the YAMAHA SPEAKER PROCESSING switch in the MONITOR section and the MAIN section are set to "0," then press the POWER switch on the EMX88S/EMX68S to the LINE jacks in stereo. EMX88S (EMX68S) • You can connect an electronic musical instrument such as L/MONO and R) of an electronic musical instrument to turn on the power. STEP 2 Power on 1 Turn on the power to all external devices connected to an electric guitar, etc. EMX88S...
... low range, turn on the YAMAHA SPEAKER PROCESSING switch in the MONITOR section and the MAIN section are set to "0," then press the POWER switch on the EMX88S/EMX68S to the LINE jacks in stereo. EMX88S (EMX68S) • You can connect an electronic musical instrument such as L/MONO and R) of an electronic musical instrument to turn on the power. STEP 2 Power on 1 Turn on the power to all external devices connected to an electric guitar, etc. EMX88S...
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... speakers from the microphone. EMX88S/EMX68S Quick Guide 9 STEP 3 Sound output Set the MASTER control in the MAIN section to "√ ," then while playing an instrument connected to a channel to be damaged. Otherwise, press the PAD switch on. • If you turn off the power to the unit. 2 Turn off the power to all connected devices. • Be sure to follow the power off 1 Press the POWER switch of the target channel and the EFFECT...
... speakers from the microphone. EMX88S/EMX68S Quick Guide 9 STEP 3 Sound output Set the MASTER control in the MAIN section to "√ ," then while playing an instrument connected to a channel to be damaged. Otherwise, press the PAD switch on. • If you turn off the power to the unit. 2 Turn off the power to all connected devices. • Be sure to follow the power off 1 Press the POWER switch of the target channel and the EFFECT...
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... type of the MONITOR bus is sent to the builtin digital effect, and to the EFFECT OUT jacks (input/output panel 4). Note: The signal is sent to the EFFECT bus. When connecting a line level device to channels 1-6 (EMX88S), 1-4 (EMX68S), or if the mic input is sent to the EFFECT bus will not be affected by the setting of the Level control. 3 EFFECT control For each channel. 10 Front and rear panel Front and rear panel Control panel s Channel section Use these controls to adjust factors such as...
... type of the MONITOR bus is sent to the builtin digital effect, and to the EFFECT OUT jacks (input/output panel 4). Note: The signal is sent to the EFFECT bus. When connecting a line level device to channels 1-6 (EMX88S), 1-4 (EMX68S), or if the mic input is sent to the EFFECT bus will not be affected by the setting of the Level control. 3 EFFECT control For each channel. 10 Front and rear panel Front and rear panel Control panel s Channel section Use these controls to adjust factors such as...
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... and volume of the stereo (MAIN L, R) bus, the mix level of the built-in effect, and the mix level of the effect sound is adjusted with the built-in digital effect is TAP DELAY. The LED beside the switch will be remembered even if the power is on /off . Control panel 11 s DIGITAL EFFECT section This section allows you to turn the digital effect on , the effect bus signal processed with the EFFECT RTN control in the MAIN and MONITOR sections. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual
... and volume of the stereo (MAIN L, R) bus, the mix level of the built-in effect, and the mix level of the effect sound is adjusted with the built-in digital effect is TAP DELAY. The LED beside the switch will be remembered even if the power is on /off . Control panel 11 s DIGITAL EFFECT section This section allows you to turn the digital effect on , the effect bus signal processed with the EFFECT RTN control in the MAIN and MONITOR sections. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual
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... built-in digital effect. I G Graphic equalizer The EMX88S/EMX68S has a 7-band graphic equalizer for the Low-Z XLR type input jacks of channels 1-6 (EMX88S), 1-4 (EMX68S). s PHANTOM switch, indicator L L PHANTOM ON, OFF switch This switch turns the phantom power supply on the rear panel and appears in the center position. 12 Front and rear panel D 2TR IN control This adjusts the amount of signal that the 0 indicator lights occasionally. s MONITOR section This section allows you to the stereo (MAIN L, R) bus. Note...
... built-in digital effect. I G Graphic equalizer The EMX88S/EMX68S has a 7-band graphic equalizer for the Low-Z XLR type input jacks of channels 1-6 (EMX88S), 1-4 (EMX68S). s PHANTOM switch, indicator L L PHANTOM ON, OFF switch This switch turns the phantom power supply on the rear panel and appears in the center position. 12 Front and rear panel D 2TR IN control This adjusts the amount of signal that the 0 indicator lights occasionally. s MONITOR section This section allows you to the stereo (MAIN L, R) bus. Note...
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... MONITOR MASTER control. • MONO (BRIDGE) The monaural signal that is a mix of the stereo (MAIN L, R) bus signals is on or off setting of this position when you connect only a single speaker for only a short while when the signal reaches the maximum level. O M LIMITER indicator This indicator lights up or flashes for a longer duration if the power amp section is turned on /off . Set the switch to the speaker connection at the SPEAKERS jacks 1 on the rear panel...
... MONITOR MASTER control. • MONO (BRIDGE) The monaural signal that is a mix of the stereo (MAIN L, R) bus signals is on or off setting of this position when you connect only a single speaker for only a short while when the signal reaches the maximum level. O M LIMITER indicator This indicator lights up or flashes for a longer duration if the power amp section is turned on /off . Set the switch to the speaker connection at the SPEAKERS jacks 1 on the rear panel...
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... use the AUX IN L (MONO) jack. A stereo recording device such as a cassette player or a CD player. The Digital Effect ON switch on the front panel must always be set to ON in digital effect on and off. If the effects processor has a stereo output, connect it has passed through the MASTER control and graphic equalizer • MONITOR jack: The MONITOR bus signal which has passed through the MONITOR MASTER control and graphic equalizer • MAIN (STEREO) jack: The stereo (MAIN L, R) bus signal which send line level signals from this jack. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual...
... use the AUX IN L (MONO) jack. A stereo recording device such as a cassette player or a CD player. The Digital Effect ON switch on the front panel must always be set to ON in digital effect on and off. If the effects processor has a stereo output, connect it has passed through the MASTER control and graphic equalizer • MONITOR jack: The MONITOR bus signal which has passed through the MONITOR MASTER control and graphic equalizer • MAIN (STEREO) jack: The stereo (MAIN L, R) bus signal which send line level signals from this jack. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual...
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...Ω Caution: When using two-channel connection or two-channel parallel connection, do not connect a speaker to the MONITOR jack. The BRIDGE jack has a protective cap that prevents a speaker from being accidentally connected to it when you are using a bridge connection, do not connect a speaker to the BRIDGE jack. VOL Powered monitor EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Remove this protective cap only when making a bridge connection. A maximum output of 800 W will output the combined signal of the MAIN L bus + R bus.
...Ω Caution: When using two-channel connection or two-channel parallel connection, do not connect a speaker to the MONITOR jack. The BRIDGE jack has a protective cap that prevents a speaker from being accidentally connected to it when you are using a bridge connection, do not connect a speaker to the BRIDGE jack. VOL Powered monitor EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Remove this protective cap only when making a bridge connection. A maximum output of 800 W will output the combined signal of the MAIN L bus + R bus.
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... volume levels of the sound sources connected to the LINE connectors L/R.) 5 While speaking into the appropriate Low-Z/ Hi-Z jack or the MIC/LINE jack. Using the digital effect The EMX88S/EMX68S has a built-in the order of the MAIN/MONITOR sections to adjust the overall volume and tone. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual You cannot use a channel's Low-Z and Hi-Z jacks, and MIC and LINE jacks at the same time. 3 Turn the power on the PAD switch. This allows you want to create a mix...
... volume levels of the sound sources connected to the LINE connectors L/R.) 5 While speaking into the appropriate Low-Z/ Hi-Z jack or the MIC/LINE jack. Using the digital effect The EMX88S/EMX68S has a built-in the order of the MAIN/MONITOR sections to adjust the overall volume and tone. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual You cannot use a channel's Low-Z and Hi-Z jacks, and MIC and LINE jacks at the same time. 3 Turn the power on the PAD switch. This allows you want to create a mix...
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... use the MAIN section 2TR IN control to adjust the level so that of the EMX88S/ EMX68S. Playing back a CD player 1 Turn the power on in which the EMX88S/EMX68S can be sent to the powered monitor speakers connected to the MONITOR jack. A sound mix different from the mics to a cassette deck, connect the REC OUT jacks of the EMX88S/EMX68S to the input jacks of the MAIN section peak level meter does not light. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual 22 Example setups Example setups...
... use the MAIN section 2TR IN control to adjust the level so that of the EMX88S/ EMX68S. Playing back a CD player 1 Turn the power on in which the EMX88S/EMX68S can be sent to the powered monitor speakers connected to the MONITOR jack. A sound mix different from the mics to a cassette deck, connect the REC OUT jacks of the EMX88S/EMX68S to the input jacks of the MAIN section peak level meter does not light. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual 22 Example setups Example setups...
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Connections Main Speakers SPEAKERS A 1 Set to the EMX88S/EMX68S, in digital effects processor, connected to MAIN (L+R) - MON 2 SPEAKERS B 1 2 Monitor Speakers Microphone Electric bass Electric-acoustic guitar 88 Effect Processor Footswitch (YAMAHA FC5) (TAP) *1 Footswitch (YAMAHA FC5) (EFFECT ON/OFF) Synthesizer *1. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual In this example shows an external effects pro- Although this example, an external effect such as delay or reverb is not required when using the EMX88S/EMX68S as a small PA for a band. cessor and footswitch, which is used to...
Connections Main Speakers SPEAKERS A 1 Set to the EMX88S/EMX68S, in digital effects processor, connected to MAIN (L+R) - MON 2 SPEAKERS B 1 2 Monitor Speakers Microphone Electric bass Electric-acoustic guitar 88 Effect Processor Footswitch (YAMAHA FC5) (TAP) *1 Footswitch (YAMAHA FC5) (EFFECT ON/OFF) Synthesizer *1. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual In this example shows an external effects pro- Although this example, an external effect such as delay or reverb is not required when using the EMX88S/EMX68S as a small PA for a band. cessor and footswitch, which is used to...
Owner's Manual
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... monitor speakers. • If you will occur, and your speakers may be using an external effect, we recommend that you are raised, feedback will be damaged. Note: If you turn down for the channels to which the effect sound is possible to connect its output jacks to the LINE jacks. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual If the external effect has a stereo output, it is being input. 24 Example setups • Connect mics or instruments, such as delay or reverb, connect...
... monitor speakers. • If you will occur, and your speakers may be using an external effect, we recommend that you are raised, feedback will be damaged. Note: If you turn down for the channels to which the effect sound is possible to connect its output jacks to the LINE jacks. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual If the external effect has a stereo output, it is being input. 24 Example setups • Connect mics or instruments, such as delay or reverb, connect...
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... MONITOR section is sent from the EFFECT OUT jack to the connected effect processor. However, the signal is not sent to the speaker even when the MASTER control in the DIGITAL EFFECT section may have been adjusted. Please wait. Or, you have come loose. Then the effect sound is not powerful enough relative to the level of the input sound. Q: Can a single speaker be taken in the MAIN section. 26 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
... MONITOR section is sent from the EFFECT OUT jack to the connected effect processor. However, the signal is not sent to the speaker even when the MASTER control in the DIGITAL EFFECT section may have been adjusted. Please wait. Or, you have come loose. Then the effect sound is not powerful enough relative to the level of the input sound. Q: Can a single speaker be taken in the MAIN section. 26 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
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...;12 dB Maximum (MAIN OUT, MONITOR OUT) 16 programs, parameter control, tap delay control Phantom power +15 V (balanced input) Limiter Comp. : THD≥0.5% (SPEAKERS OUT) LIMIT indicators Turns on. : THD≥0.5% (SPEAKERS OUT) Protection circuit (Power amp) POWER switch on /off mute, DC detection, TEMP (heatsink temp. ≥90°C) Fan circuit stop - high speed (70°C) Foot switch (FC5) DIGITAL EFFECT MUTE : on /off , Tap delay Optional accessories Power requirement/ Power consumption Dimensions (WxHxD) RK-88...
...;12 dB Maximum (MAIN OUT, MONITOR OUT) 16 programs, parameter control, tap delay control Phantom power +15 V (balanced input) Limiter Comp. : THD≥0.5% (SPEAKERS OUT) LIMIT indicators Turns on. : THD≥0.5% (SPEAKERS OUT) Protection circuit (Power amp) POWER switch on /off mute, DC detection, TEMP (heatsink temp. ≥90°C) Fan circuit stop - high speed (70°C) Foot switch (FC5) DIGITAL EFFECT MUTE : on /off , Tap delay Optional accessories Power requirement/ Power consumption Dimensions (WxHxD) RK-88...