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This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is 
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this 
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)

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 Yamaha may void your authority, 
granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2 IMPORTANT: 

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.

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 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 Corporation of America A/V Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of 
America or its subsidiaries.

FCC CAUTION

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

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert.
CAN ICE-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)

IMPORTANT

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 the Owner’s Manual in a safe place for 
future reference.

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT

Responsible Party: Yamaha Corporation of America A/V Division
Address: 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620
Telephone: 714-522-9011
Type of Equipment: Integrated Audio System
Model Name: ISX-18
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS 
standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired 
operation of this device.

NOTICE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used 
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 

connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled 
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC 
radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the 
radiator at least 20cm or more away from person’s body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or 
transmitter.

Summary of Contents for RESTIO ISX-18

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL EN UABGLVH Before using this unit be sure to read the Safety Brochure and Quick Manual ...

Page 2: ...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 appara...

Page 3: ...nts apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries FCC CAUTION Change or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert CAN ICE 3 B NMB 3 B IMPORTANT Please recor...

Page 4: ...pecified 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 specified 13 To prevent damage by lightning keep the power cable and outdoor antennas disconnected from a wall outlet or this un...

Page 5: ... core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment This symbol on the products packaging and or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling of old products please take them to applicable collection p...

Page 6: ...s 19 Listening to music via Bluetooth connection 20 Pairing a Bluetooth device with the unit 20 Connecting a paired Bluetooth device and playing back music 21 Listening to music through wireless headphones 22 Listening to FM radio stations 23 Tuning in FM stations 23 Presetting FM stations 23 Listening to DAB stations ISX 18D 24 Preparing for DAB reception 24 Tuning in DAB stations 24 Presetting D...

Page 7: ...eep the screw out of reach of children to prevent them from accidentally swallowing a screw About this manual iOS and Android mobile devices are collectively referred as mobile devices The specific type of mobile device is noted in explanations as needed iPhone described in this manual may also refer to iPod or iPad Illustrations may differ from actual item depicted Symbols Indicates precautions f...

Page 8: ...c streaming service anywhere in your house with one easy to use app For more details and a lineup of MusicCast compatible products visit our website http www yamaha com musiccast System requirements For details search App Store or Google Play for MusicCast CONTROLLER The application supports iPhone and Android mobile devices To use the unit you need the dedicated app MusicCast CONTROLLER for the o...

Page 9: ...Listen to network streaming services Register contents to Favorites PRESET Register delete contents Recall registered contents y MusicCast network Distribute audio via MusicCast network Link distribution Adjust audio output Bluetooth distribution Bluetooth Enjoy music with a Bluetooth connection Connect to Bluetooth compatible devices Disconnect from Bluetooth compatible devices y Listening to FM ...

Page 10: ...E Controls the volume 6 PRESET P 18 23 Recalls registered network contents or radio stations 7 ALARM P 27 Turns on off the alarm function and stops the alarm 1 Screw hole for installing the stand P 8 2 Hole for wall hanging installation P 8 3 NETWORK jack 4 DC input connector P 10 5 Service terminal Terminal for service maintenance Do not connect cables and do not remove the attached cap 6 ANT FM ...

Page 11: ...he room select display The clock can be automatically synchronized with the clock on your smartphone by using the app auto setting The clock can be set by using the app manual setting The clock can be switched between a 12 hour and 24 hour display The clock setting will be lost if you disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet for about a week Set the clock again Adjusting brightness of front...

Page 12: ...a shall not be liable for any accident caused by improper installation If you are uncertain about the wall strength please consult an installation specialist 1 2 Wall Reinforcing material 20 mm 3 4 in or more 7 mm 1 4 in The unit 1 1 kg 2 4 lbs Spread a soft cloth or other protective mat over the table before installation Keep the screw out of reach of children to prevent them from accidentally sw...

Page 13: ...lied antenna to the unit 2 Install antenna with pins where the unit can obtain good reception The antenna should be stretched out If radio reception is poor change the height direction or placement of the antenna A commercially available outdoor antenna may improve reception 1 2 ISX 18 ISX 18D ...

Page 14: ...10 Preparations ConnectingACadaptor Do not connect the power cable of the unit until you have finished connecting all cables Place the cable so that a hand or foot is not caught by it to AC inlet ...

Page 15: ...he front panel display shows ON or OFF A power CONNECT Network standby Status in network standby eco standby When you turn on the unit for the first time after purchase the Wi Fi indicator blinks and the unit automatically starts to search iOS device P 14 When the unit is turned on a Source indicator P 7 lights up Network standby Eco standby Enable disable the alarm Yes No Control from the app Yes...

Page 16: ...ction the Wi Fi indicator P 6 lights up Connecting to the network using MusicCast CONTROLLER For details on Internet connection refer to the owner s manuals of your network devices Some security software installed on your PC or the firewall settings of network devices such as a router may block the access of the unit to the network devices or the Internet In this case change the setting of the sec...

Page 17: ...ange of the wireless router connect another MusicCast support device to the router with a network cable to extend the range Extend mode Depending on where it is placed the MusicCast compatible device may not be able to play back a high resolution audio source In this case connect the device directly to the router with a network cable Wireless router access point ISX 18 ISX 18D ISX 18 Standard Mode...

Page 18: ...is connected to a wireless router access point This setting does not need to be specified if the unit is connected to a network with MusicCast CONTROLLER Display the Wi Fi setup screen on the iOS device and select the unit from SETUP A NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER Follow the on screen instructions displayed on the iOS device In order to enjoy all features of the unit connect it to a network with MusicCast ...

Page 19: ...del name 5 Click OK to exit Setting the media sharing of music files ISX 18 2 3 4 For details on media sharing settings refer to Windows Media Player help For Windows Media Player 11 1 Start the Windows Media Player 11 on your PC 2 Select Library then Media Sharing 3 Check the Share my media to box select the ISX 18 icon and click Allow The names on the list are device names Room names You can set...

Page 20: ...g network contents 1 In the MusicCast CONTROLLER select Server 2 Play back songs by following the indication of MusicCast CONTROLLER Playing back songs in the PC You can store your favorite songs beforehand P 18 ...

Page 21: ...2 Service is limited to certain areas This service may not be available for units purchased in some regions Service may change or be discontinued without notice You can store your favorite stations beforehand P 18 You can use the advanced feature of vTuner such as adding a new station to the list by accessing the following website with the web browser on your PC http yradio vtuner com Before regis...

Page 22: ...o play back the content you want to register 2 Register the contents by following the indication of MusicCast CONTROLLER Selecting preset contents 1 Select a registered content from Favorites of MusicCast CONTROLLER Selecting preset contents 1 Press SOURCE to select the network source 2 Press PRESET to select the content Using MusicCast CONTROLLER Using the buttons on the unit PRESET SOURCE ...

Page 23: ...by mode 3 Select a song and start playback Playing back songs with iTunes 1 Turn on the unit and start iTunes If the iTunes recognizes the unit is shown on the screen of iTunes 2 Click and select the unit s name The source automatically switches to AirPlay except in the eco standby mode 3 Play back songs with iTunes 1 2 Example 1 2 Example iPhone iOS9 ISX 18 ISX 18 iPhone For an iPhone with iOS7 i...

Page 24: ...cated above 2 3 4 Bluetooth indicator The unit s network name is displayed where is indicated above When connecting a Bluetooth device to the unit for the first time the device is required to be registered to the unit This process is called pairing Once pairing is completed subsequent connection can be made with a couple of easy steps If another device is already connected to the unit press and ho...

Page 25: ...th indicator P 6 lights up when a connection is established 2 Play back music on the connected device Decrease the volume of the unit before playback Otherwise playback volume may be too loud If connecting from the unit the unit searches for the Bluetooth device connected the last time In this case make sure that device s Bluetooth function is turned on Terminating the Bluetooth connection Bluetoo...

Page 26: ...he Bluetooth device wireless headphones etc When the connection is established the Bluetooth indicator P 6 lights up 5 Tap Done The sound is output by the receiving Bluetooth device wireless headphones etc 2 3 4 Bluetooth speakers headphones Tap Tap ISX 18 ISX 18D Use Bluetooth devices compatible with the A2DP profile Audio from AirPlay or a Bluetooth device cannot be transmitted to and output by ...

Page 27: ... 30 contents can be registered Presetting stations 1 Tune into a station you want to register 2 Register the station by following the indication of MusicCast CONTROLLER Selecting preset stations 1 Select a registered radio station from Favorites of MusicCast CONTROLLER Selecting preset stations 1 Press SOURCE to select FM 2 Press PRESET to select the radio station Using MusicCast CONTROLLER Using ...

Page 28: ...ou to select a station by name Other information such as the ensemble name or the status of the digital signal can be displayed on the DAB information display DAB described in this manual may also refer to DAB Preparing for DAB reception Before tuning into DAB stations an initial scan must be performed 1 In the MusicCast CONTROLLER select Tuner 2 Select DAB by following the indication of MusicCast...

Page 29: ... following the indication of MusicCast CONTROLLER Selecting preset stations 1 Select a registered radio station from Favorites of MusicCast CONTROLLER Selecting preset stations 1 Press SOURCE to select DAB 2 Press PRESET to select the radio station Using MusicCast CONTROLLER Using the buttons on the unit PRESET SOURCE The Tune Aid function can also be used to check the signal quality ...

Page 30: ...ume fades in gradually and increases to the set volume Source with beep The selected audio source and beep sound are played at the set time This mode is recommended for the best possible start to the day 3 minutes before the set time the source music begins to fade in and the volume gradually increases as the alarm time approaches Alarm time a beeping sound also begins playing None If the beep has...

Page 31: ...ted at the alarm time sound may not be output Turning the alarm on off Press ALARM When the alarm is turned on lights up and the alarm time is shown for a while When is turned off by pressing ALARM again the alarm is turned off ALARM The indicator and alarm time setting flashes on the front panel display when the alarm time setting is being changed When finished it remains illuminated The alarm se...

Page 32: ... the beep sound and twice to stop the audio source 4 minutes after the audio source is stopped it will start fading in again and after another minute the beep sound will resume The indicator flashes on the front panel display while the snooze mode is activated A power CONNECT ALARM The alarm stops automatically after 60 minutes unless you stop the alarm The alarm setting will be saved even if the ...

Page 33: ... mode 1 Tap in the playback display of MusicCast CONTROLLER 2 Follow the instructions in MusicCast CONTROLLER to set the time Time can be selected from 120 90 60 30 min or Off lights up after the time is selected and the sleep timer is set To cancel the sleep timer set it to Off in MusicCast CONTROLLER ...

Page 34: ...e unit off 2 Pull out the plug from the wall outlet 3 While pressing PRESET plug the power cable into the wall outlet The UP indications flash on the unit 4 Press PRESET The unit starts updating the firmware When finished the display flashes as shown in the figure 5 Press A power CONNECT to check that the normal display is returned A power CONNECT PRESET Do not operate the unit or disconnect the p...

Page 35: ...n is disabled and no network cable is connected OFF will be shown on the front panel display Disabling the Bluetooth function 1 Press A power CONNECT to turn the unit to standby 2 Press and hold SOURCE and PRESET at 5 seconds The NET and Bluetooth indicators flash alternately on the front panel display 3 Within 10 seconds hold down VOLUME for 2 seconds Each time the operation is repeated this func...

Page 36: ...fter the Source indicator NET and flashes for several seconds the screen changes to the clock display Setting the auto standby function If about 20 minutes have elapsed with no playback and no operation while the unit is on it will automatically enter standby You can change the auto standby function setting in the MusicCast CONTROLLER app Tap Settings in the room select display and then change the...

Page 37: ...me is minimum or mute Turn up the volume The power is off Turn on the unit and play the music again Auto Standby function is activated Sound is cracked distorted or there is abnormal noise The volume of the input music source is high Or the volume of the unit is set to a high level Adjust volume with VOLUME The power is suddenly turned off The sleep timer may be set P 29 Turn on the unit and play ...

Page 38: ... on how to set the router contact the manufacturer of the router Playback stops songs cannot be played back continuously There are unsupported files in the server Remove the files including image files or hidden files which the unit does not support from the folder being played back The unit does not detect the PC The media sharing setting of the PC is not correct Configure the sharing setting of ...

Page 39: ... connect the unit and the PC to the same network Update of the firmware failed The network connection is unstable Try updating again after a while The unit cannot connect to the Internet via a wireless router access point The unit and the wireless router access point are too far apart Place the unit and the wireless router access point closer to each other There is an obstacle between the unit and...

Page 40: ...quency signals A Bluetooth adapter etc that you want to pair with this unit has a passkey other than 0000 Use a device whose passkey is 0000 The Bluetooth device does not support A2DP Perform pairing with a device which supports A2DP Cannot make a Bluetooth connection The unit is turned off Turn the unit on Another Bluetooth device is connected Terminate current connection then establish a connect...

Page 41: ... device is not set to send Bluetooth audio signals to this unit Check that the Bluetooth function of the connecting device is set properly Problem Cause Solution Problem Cause Solution FM stereo reception is noisy The antenna is not connected properly Make sure the antenna is connected properly and change the position of the antenna P 9 The radio station you selected may be far from your area or t...

Page 42: ...s are not successful The DAB signals are too weak There is no DAB coverage in your area Check with your dealer or WorldDMB Online at http www worlddab org for a listing of the DAB coverage in your area The DAB station reception is weak The DAB signals are too weak Change the height direction or placement of the antenna There is noise interference e g hiss crackle or jitter The antenna needs to be ...

Page 43: ...ater as of July 2016 File format File format the unit supporting is as follows The unit supports playback of WAV PCM format only MP3 WMA MPEG 4 AAC FLAC ALAC AIFF files 1 or 2 channel audio only The unit is compatible with sampling rates of up to 192 kHz 24 bit for WAV FLAC AIFF files 96 kHz 24 bit for ALAC files and 48 kHz 320 kbps for other files To play back FLAC files you need to install serve...

Page 44: ...rk Ethernet interface 100 Base TX 10 Base T Connection method Wi Fi connection Radio frequency band 2 4 GHz Wireless network standards IEEE802 11 b g n Available security method WEP WPA2 PSK AES Mixed Mode PC client function DLNA ver 1 5 DMR function supported Internet radio vTuner supported AirPlay AirPlay supported Amplifier Maximum output power Woofer 10 W 100Hz 10 THD Tweeter 10 W 10kHz 10 THD...

Page 45: ...h compatible devices use a technology minimizing the influence of other components using the same radio band such influence may reduce the speed or distance of communications and in some cases interrupt communications The speed of signal transfer and the distance at which communication is possible differs according to the distance between the communicating devices the presence of obstacles radio w...

Page 46: ...t 1999 2014 OpenSynergy GmbH All rights reserved All unpublished rights reserved Windows Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Internet Explorer Windows Media Audio and Windows Media Player are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Android Google Play Android and ...

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