Natural Sound AV Receiver Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo RX-V420RDS · digital silent video aux phones...

YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A.YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADAYAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANYYAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCEYAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLANDYAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDENYAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA Printed in Malaysia ID V723000

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CAUTION

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.1 To assure the finest performance, please read this

manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for futurereference.

2 Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, cleanplace with at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on theright and left, and 10 cm at the back of this unit forventilation space — away from direct sunlight, heatsources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.

3 Locate this unit away from other electricalappliances, motors, or transformers to avoidhumming sounds. To prevent fire or electrical shock,do not place this unit where it may get exposed torain, water, and/or any type of liquid.

4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperaturechanges from cold to hot, and do not locate this unitin a environment with high humidity (i.e. a room witha humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit,which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage tothis unit, and/or personal injury.

5 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 cause

electrical shock to the user and/or damage to thisunit.

6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth,curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. Ifthe temperature inside this unit rises, it may causefire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

7 Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until allconnections are complete.

8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It mayoverheat, possibly causing damage.

9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.

10 When disconnecting the power cord from the walloutlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.

11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; thismight damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used.Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified isdangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit,and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be heldresponsible for any damage resulting from use of thisunit with a voltage other than specified.

13 To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect thepower cord from the wall outlet during an electricalstorm.

14 Take care of this unit so that no foreign objects and/or liquid drops inside this unit.

15 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contactqualified YAMAHA service personnel when anyservice is needed. The cabinet should never beopened for any reasons.

16 When not planning to use this unit for long periods oftime (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plugfrom the wall outlet.

17 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” sectionon common operating errors before concluding thatthis unit is faulty.

18 Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to setthis unit in the standby mode, and disconnect the ACpower plug from the wall outlet.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power sourceas long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if thisunit itself is turned off. This state is called the standbymode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume avery small quantity of power.

For U.K. customersIf the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plugsupplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and anappropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to theinstructions 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 livesocket outlet.

Special Instructions for U.K. Model

IMPORTANTTHE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED INACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:

Blue: NEUTRALBrown: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of thisapparatus may not correspond with the colouredmarkings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceedas follows:The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected tothe terminal which is marked with the letter N orcoloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWNmust be connected to the terminal which is marked withthe letter L or coloured RED.Making sure that neither core is connected to the earthterminal of the three pin plug.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

FEATURES .......................................................... 2GETTING STARTED ......................................... 3

Checking the Package Contents ............................. 3Battery Installation in the Remote Control ............ 3Battery Replacement .............................................. 3

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ....................... 4Front Panel ............................................................. 4Remote Control ...................................................... 6Using the Remote Control ...................................... 7Display ................................................................... 8Rear Panel .............................................................. 9

PREPARATION

SPEAKER SETUP ............................................ 10Speakers to Be Used ............................................ 10Speaker Placement ............................................... 10

CONNECTIONS ............................................... 11Before Connecting Components ........................... 11Connecting Audio Components ........................... 12Connecting an External Decoder ......................... 12Connecting Video Components ............................ 14Connecting Speakers ............................................ 16IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch ..................... 18Connecting the Power Supply Cords ................... 18

ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE .... 19Before You Start Adjusting .................................. 19Using the Test Tone .............................................. 19

BASIC OPERATION

PLAYING A SOURCE ...................................... 21Input Modes and Indications ................................ 23Selecting a DSP Program ..................................... 24Canceling the Sound Effect (turning off the effect

speakers) ........................................................... 25TUNING ............................................................. 26

Connecting the Antennas ..................................... 26Automatic Tuning ................................................ 27Manual Tuning ..................................................... 27Automatic Preset Tuning

(for RDS stations only) .................................... 28Manual Preset Tuning .......................................... 29To Recall a Preset Station .................................... 29Exchanging Preset Stations .................................. 30

RECEIVING RDS STATIONS ........................ 31Description of RDS Data ..................................... 31Changing the RDS Mode ..................................... 31PTY SEEK Function ............................................ 32EON Function ...................................................... 33

RECORDING A SOURCE ............................... 34

ADVANCED OPERATION

SET MENU ......................................................... 35Adjusting the Items on the SET MENU .............. 351 SPEAKER SET (speaker mode settings) .......... 362 HP TONE CTRL (headphone tone control) ...... 373 I/O ASSIGN ...................................................... 384 INPUT MODE (initial input mode) .................. 385 DOLBY D. SET (Dolby Digital set) ................. 386 DTS SET (DTS LFE level) ............................... 397 SP DLY TIME (center delay) ............................ 398 DIPSLAY SET .................................................. 399 MEM. GUARD (memory guard) ...................... 39

DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER OUTPUTLEVELS .......................................................... 40Delay Time ........................................................... 40Sound Output Level of the Center, Right Rear

and Left Rear Speakers, and Subwoofer .......... 40Adjusting Method ................................................ 41

SLEEP TIMER .................................................. 42Setting the SLEEP Timer ..................................... 42Canceling the SLEEP Timer ................................ 42

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM ............................ 43Hi-Fi DSP Programs ............................................ 43CINEMA DSP Programs ...................................... 43

APPENDIX

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................... 46SPECIFICATIONS............................................ 50GLOSSARY ....................................................... 51INDEX ................................................................ 53

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol aretrademarks of Dolby Laboratories.Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories,Inc. All rights reserved.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. USPat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued andpending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks ofDigital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital TheaterSystems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

• y indicates a tip for your operation.• Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the main unit or on the remote control. In cases when

the button names differ between the main unit and the remote control, the button name on the remote control is given inparentheses in this manual.

5-Channel Power Amplification Minimum RMS Output

(0.06% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz)Main: 65 W + 65 W (8 Ω)Center: 65 W (8 Ω)Rear: 65 W + 65 W (8 Ω)

Multi-mode Digital Sound FieldProcessing DTS Decoder Dolby Pro Logic Decoder Dolby Digital Decoder Hi-Fi DSP CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP

Technology and Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic orDTS

Virtual CINEMA DSP SILENT CINEMA

Sophisticated FM/AM Tuner 40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning Automatic Preset Tuning Preset Station Shifting Capability (Preset Editing) Multi-Functions for RDS Broadcast Reception

Other Features “SET MENU” which Provides You with 9 Items

for Optimizing This Unit for Your Audio/VideoSystem

Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker BalanceAdjustment

6-Channel External Decoder Input for Other FutureFormats

Video Signal Input and Output Capability Optical and Coaxial Digital Signal Input Jacks SLEEP Timer Remote Control Capability

FEATURES

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GETTING STARTED

Checking the Package ContentsCheck that the following items are included in your package.

Remote control Batteries (AA, R06, UM-3 type) AM loop antenna

Indoor FM antenna

75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter(U.K. model only)

Battery Installation in the RemoteControl

1 Turn the remote control over and slide thebattery compartment cover in the direction ofthe arrow.

2 Insert the batteries (AA, R06 or UM-3 type)according to the polarity markings on theinside of the battery compartment.

3 Close the battery compartment cover.

Battery ReplacementIf the remote control operates only when it is close to theunit, the batteries are weak. Replace all the batteries withnew ones.

Notes• Use only AA, R06 or UM-3 batteries for replacement.• Be sure the battery polarity is correct. (See the illustration inside

the battery compartment.)• Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be used for an

extended period of time.• If the batteries have leaked, dispose of them immediately. Avoid

touching the leaked material or letting it come into contact withclothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly beforeinstalling new batteries.

Connection guide

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6 EONPress this button to select the desired program type (NEWS,INFO, AFFAIRS, SPORT) when you want to tune in to aradio program of that type automatically.

7 PTY SEEK STARTPress this button to begin searching for a station after thedesired program type has been selected in the PTY SEEKmode.

8 INPUT MODEPress this button to select the input mode among AUTO,DTS and ANALOG for the sources that send two or moretypes of signals to this unit.

9 VOLUMETurn this control to turn up or down the volume.

0 6CH INPUTPress this button to select the source connected to the 6CHINPUT jacks. The source selected by pressing 6CH INPUTtakes priority over the source selected with INPUT l / h(or the input selector buttons on the remote control).

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel

1 STANDBY/ONPress this switch to turn on the power of this unit or to setthis unit in the standby mode. Before turning the power on,set the volume at the minimum level.

Standby modeIn this mode, this unit consumes a very small quantity ofpower to receive infrared-signals from the remotecontrol.

2 Remote control sensorThis receives signals from the remote control.

3 DisplayThis shows various information.

4 PTY SEEK MODEPress this button to set the unit in the PTY SEEK mode.

5 RDS MODE/FREQWhen an RDS station is received, press this button tochange the display mode among the PS mode, PTY mode,RT mode, CT mode (if the station offers those RDS dataservices) and/or frequency display mode in turn.

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q BASSTurn this control clockwise to increase or counterclockwiseto decrease the low-frequency response.

w TREBLETurn this control clockwise to increase or counterclockwiseto decrease the high-frequency response.

Note• If you increase or decrease the high-frequency or the low-

frequency sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality from thecenter and rear speakers may not match that of the left and rightmain speakers.

e BALANCEThis control is only effective for the sound from the mainspeakers.Turn the control to adjust the balance of the output volumefrom the right and left main speakers to compensate forsound imbalance caused by the speaker location or listeningroom conditions.

r SPEAKERS A/BSet A or B (or both A and B) to the ON position for the mainspeaker system (connected to this unit) that you want to use.Set the button(s) to the OFF position for the main speakersystem that you don’t want to use.

t PROGRAM l / hPress l or h to select a DSP program when the effectspeakers (center and rear) are turned on. The name of theselected program appears on the display.

y EFFECTPress this button to turn on or off the effect speakers (centerand rear). If you turn them off, all Dolby Digital and DTSaudio signals except for the LFE channel are directed to theright and left main speakers. In that case, the output levelsof the right and left speakers may not match.

u PHONES jackConnect the headphones to the PHONES jack so that thisunit outputs audio signals for private listening.When listening with headphones privately, set bothSPEAKERS A/B to the OFF position.

i VIDEO AUX jacksConnect an auxiliary audio or video input source such as agame console to these jacks. To reproduce source signalsfrom these jacks, select V-AUX as the input source.

o PRESET/TUNING l / hWhen “ z ” appears on the display:This button is used to select a preset station number (1 to 8).Press l to select a lower and h to select a higher presetstation number.When “ z ” goes off from the display:This button is used for tuning. Press l to tune in to lowerfrequencies, and h to tune in to higher frequencies.When this unit is in the PTY SEEK mode, press this buttonto select a program type.

p A/B/C/D/EPress this button to select one of 5 preset station groups (Ato E).

a PRESET/TUNING (EDIT)Press this button to turn on or off “ z ” on the display andswitch the function between for storing a broadcastingstation (preset tuning) and for tuning. This button is alsoused to exchange the assignment of two preset stations witheach other.

s MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM)Press this button to store the broadcasting stations. Holddown this button for more than 3 seconds to beginautomatic preset tuning (for FM stations only).

d TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO)Press this button to switch the tuning mode betweenautomatic and manual. To use the automatic tuning method,press this button so that the “AUTO” indicator lights up onthe display. To use the manual tuning method, press thisbutton so that the “AUTO” indicator goes off.

f FM/AMPress this button to switch the reception band between FMand AM.

g INPUT l / hPress these buttons to select the input source (DVD, AUX,MD/CD-R, TUNER, CD, V-AUX, VCR, D-TV/CBL) thatyou want to listen to or watch. The name of the selectedinput source appears on the display.


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Remote Control

Controlling this unit

1 POWEREach time you press this button, the unit switches betweenthe power on and standby mode.

2 TIME/LEVELPress this button to select the item in the TIME/LEVELmode.

3 –/+These buttons adjust the settings of the SET MENU andTIME/LEVEL mode.

4 TESTPress this button to output the test tone for each speaker.

5 A/B/C/D/E, PRESET –/+These buttons are used to select a preset station.A/B/C/D/E: To select one of a group (A to E) of preset

stationsPRESET –/+: To select a preset station number (1 to 8)

6 SLEEPPress this button to set the SLEEP timer.

7 VOLUMEThese buttons are used to adjust the volume level.

: To turn up the volume : To turn down the volume

8 SET MENUPress this button to select the items in the SET MENU.

9 DSP PRG+, PRG–Press these buttons to select a DSP program.

0 EFFECTPress this button to turn on or off the effect speakers (centerand rear).

q Input selector buttonsThese buttons select the input source.CD: To play a CDTUNER: To listen to an FM (RDS) or AM

broadcastMD/CD-R(TAPE): To play an MD or CD recorder (or

tape deck)DVD: To play a DVDD-TV/CBL: To watch a TV/digital TV or cable TVVCR: To play a video cassetteAUX: To use another audio componentV-AUX: To use another audio/video

component

w 6CH INPUTPress this button to play a source connected to the 6CHINPUT jacks.


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The provided remote control is designed to control all mostcommonly used functions of this unit. If a YAMAHA tapedeck or CD player designed for remote controlcompatibility is connected to this unit, this remote controlcan also control various functions of that component.

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Using the Remote Control Controlling a YAMAHA tape deck orCD player

Identify the remote control buttons with your component’sbuttons. If these buttons are identical, their functions will bethe same. Refer to the instructions for each button functionsupplied with your component.

! Tape deck buttonsThese buttons are used for controlling a tape deck.• DECK A/B, DIR A and DIR B are only available for a

double cassette tape deck.• For a single cassette tape deck with an automatic reverse

function, press DIR A to reverse the direction of taperunning.

@ CD player buttonsThese buttons are used for controlling a CD player.• DISC SKIP is only available for a CD player with a CD

changer.


The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Besure to aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensorduring operation. When the sensor is covered or there is alarge object between the remote control and the sensor, thesensor cannot receive signals. The sensor may not be able toreceive signals properly when it is exposed to direct sunlightor a strong artificial light (such as a fluorescent or strobelight). In this case, change the direction of the light orreposition the unit to avoid direct lighting.

Notes• Handle the remote control with care.• Do not spill water, tea or other liquids on the remote control.• Do not drop the remote control.• Do not leave or store the remote control in the following

conditions:– high humidity or temperature such as near a heater, stove or

bath;– dusty places; or– extremely low temperature.

Remote controlsensor

Within approximately 6 m(20 feet)

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Display

ENHANCED

PS PTY RT CT

MEMORY SLEEP

PCM

DSP

DIGITAL PRO LOGIC

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DISCO 5CH STEREO

MONO TV SPORTSMOVIE THEATER 1 2ENTERTAINMENT

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NEWSINFOROCK CONCERTBASS EXT.

AUTOEON STEREO AFFAIRS SPORTTUNED

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1 t indicatorThe “t” indicator lights up when the built-in DTSdecoder is turned on.

2 VIRTUAL indicatorThis lights up when using Virtual CINEMA DSP.

3 g and o indicators“ g ” lights up when the built-in Dolby Digitaldecoder is on and the signals of the selected source areencoded with Dolby Digital. “ o ” lights up whenthe built-in Dolby Pro Logic decoder is on.

4 DSP program indicatorsThis indicates the name of the selected DSP program.

5 PTY HOLD indicatorThis lights up while searching for stations in the PTY SEEKmode.

6 RDS mode indicatorsThe name(s) of the RDS data offered by the currentlyreceived RDS station light(s) up. Illumination of the redindicator next to the RDS data name shows that thecorresponding RDS mode is now selected.

7 EON indicatorThis lights up when an RDS station that offers the EON dataservice is being received.

8 AUTO indicatorThis lights up when the unit is in the automatic tuningmode.

9 STEREO indicatorThis lights up when an FM stereo broadcast with sufficientsignal strength is being received.

0 x indicator“ x ” lights up when the built-in digital soundfield processor is on.

q v indicatorThis lights up when this unit is reproducing PCM (pulsecode modulation) digital audio signals.

w Headphones indicatorThis lights up when headphones are connected.

e Multi-information displayThis display shows various information: for example thename of the selected input source and the various settingsduring adjustment with the SET MENU. The current stationfrequency and band (FM or AM) also appear when the tuneris selected as the input source.

r MEMORY indicatorThis flashes for about 5 seconds after pressing MEMORY.During this period, the displayed station can be stored in thememory.

t Program type name indicatorsThe name of the selected program type lights up when the“EON” indicator lights up.

y TUNED indicatorThis lights up when this unit tunes in to a station.

u SLEEP indicatorThis lights up while the built-in SLEEP timer is on.


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Rear Panel

1 DIGITAL INPUT jacks

2 6CH INPUT jacksSee pages 12 and 13 for connection information.

3 Antenna input terminalsSee page 26 for connection information.

4 Video component jacksSee pages 14 and 15 for connection information.

5 Speaker terminalsSee pages 16 and 17 for connection information.

6 AC power cordConnect to a power outlet.


As this terminal is usedfor an examination in thefactory, do not connectany equipment to thisterminal.

(Europe model)

7 AC OUTLET(S)Use these outlets to supply power to your other audio/videocomponents (see page 18).

8 Audio component jacksSee pages 12 and 13 for connection information.

9 SUBWOOFER jackSee page 17 for connection information.

0 IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switchUse this switch to match the amplifier output to yourspeaker impedance. Set this unit in the standby mode beforeyou change the setting of this switch (see page 18).

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SWITCHED100W MAX. TOTAL

AC OUTLETSIMPEDANCE SELECTORSET BEFORE POWER ON

MAIN A OR B: 4 MIN. /SPEAKER A + B: 8 MIN. /SPEAKERCENTER : 6 MIN. /SPEAKERREAR : 6 MIN. /SPEAKER

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D-TV/CBL

D-TV/CBL

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IN VCR 1OUTVIDEO SIGNAL

AUDIO SIGNAL

SUBWOOFER

OUTPUT

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OUTOUT(REC)IN(PLAY)CDAUX MD/CD-R

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

AM ANT GND FM ANT

75 UNBAL.

TUNER

MAIN CENTER

SUB WOOFER

SURROUND

DIGITAL INPUT

6CH INPUT

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SPEAKER SETUP

Speakers to Be UsedThis unit is designed to provide the best sound-field qualitywith a 5-speaker system, using main speakers, rear speakersand a center speaker. If you use different brands of speakers(with different tonal qualities) in your system, the tone of amoving human voice and other types of sound may not shiftsmoothly. We recommend that you use speakers from thesame manufacture to ensure even tonal quality.

The main speakers are used for the main source sound plusthe effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers fromyour present stereo system. The rear speakers are used forthe effect and surround sounds, and the center speaker is forthe center sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). If for some reason itis not practical to use a center speaker, you can do withoutit. Best results, however, are obtained with the full system.

The main speakers should be high-performance models andhave enough power-handling capacity to accept themaximum output of your audio system. The other speakersdo not have to be equal to the main speakers. For precisesound localization, however, it is ideal to use high-performance models that can reproduce sounds over the fullrange for the center speaker and the rear speakers.

Use of a subwoofer expands yoursound field

It is also possible to further expand your system with theaddition of a subwoofer. The use of a subwoofer is effectivenot only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or allchannels, but also for reproducing the LFE (low frequencyeffect) channel with high fidelity when playing back asource encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS. The YAMAHAActive Servo Processing Subwoofer System is ideal fornatural and lively bass reproduction.

Speaker PlacementRefer to the following diagram when you place thespeakers.

Main speaker (R)

Center speaker

Mainspeaker (L)

Subwoofer

Rear speaker (L)

Rear speaker (R)

1.8 m

Main speakersPlace the right and left main speakers an equal distancefrom the ideal listening position. The distance of eachspeaker from each side of the TV monitor should be thesame.

Rear speakersPlace these speakers behind your listening position, facingslightly inwards, nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) above thefloor.

Center speakerAlign the front face of the center speaker with the front faceof your TV monitor. Place the speaker as close to themonitor as possible, such as directly over or under themonitor and centrally between the main speakers.

Note• If the center speaker is not used, the sound will be heard from the

right and left main speakers. In that case, “CENTER SP” in theSET MENU is set to the NON position.

SubwooferThe position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because lowbass sounds are not highly directional. But it is better toplace the subwoofer near the main speakers. Turn it slightlytoward the center of the room to reduce the wall reflections.

CAUTION

Please use magnetically shielded speakers.Sometimes a video monitor may be adversely affectedeven when magnetically shielded speakers are used.Separate the speakers from the monitor if this happens.

PREPARATION

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CONNECTIONS

Before Connecting Components

CAUTION

Never connect this unit and other components to mains power until all connections between components have beencompleted.

Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Somecomponents require different connection methods and have different jack names. Refer to the instructions for eachcomponent to be connected to this unit.

When you connect other YAMAHA audio components (such as a tape deck, MD recorder and CD player or changer), connectit to the jacks with the same number labels as !, #, $ etc.

Use RCA-type pin plug cables for connecting audio/video components with the exception described later.

The input and output jacks for pin plugs can be distinguished as follows:

Yellow video signals (composite)

White analog audio signals for the left channel

Red analog audio signals for the right channel

coaxial digital signals

After completing all connections, check them again to make sure they are correct.

V V

C C

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R

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Connecting an MD recorder, CDrecorder or tape deck

Connect the analog input/output jack of your recordingcomponent to the AUDIO jacks.

Note• When you connect a recording component to this unit, keep its

power on while using this unit. If the power is off, this unit maydistort the sound from other components.

Connecting an External DecoderThis unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (left andright MAIN, CENTER, left and right SURROUND andSUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from anexternal decoder, sound processor or pre-amplifier.

Connect the output jacks on your external decoder to the6CH INPUT jacks. Be sure to match the left and rightoutputs to the left and right input jacks for the main andsurround channels.

Notes• When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, this unit

automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and youcannot listen to DSP programs.

• When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, changing itemsof “1 SPEAKER SET” in the SET MENU is not affected (except“MAIN LVL”).

CONNECTIONS

Connecting Audio Components

Connecting to digital jacksThis unit has digital jacks for direct transmission of digitalsignals through either coaxial or fiber optic cables. You canuse the digital jacks to input PCM, Dolby Digital and DTSbitstreams. When you connect components to both theCOAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks, priority is given to theinput signals from the COAXIAL jack.

y• You can designate the input for each digital jack according to

your component by using “3 I/O ASSIGN” in the SET MENU.

Notes• When making connections between the digital signal jacks, you

should connect the components to the same-named analog audiosignal jacks of this unit, because a digital signal cannot berecorded by a recording component connected to this unit.

• All digital signal input jacks are applicable to samplingfrequencies of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz.

About the dust protection capPull out the cap from the optical jack beforeyou connect the fiber optic cable. Do notdiscard the cap. When you are not using theoptical jack, be sure to put the cap back inplace. This cap protects the jack from dust.

Note• The OPTICAL jacks on this unit conform to the EIA standard. If

you use a fiber optic cable that does not conform to this standard,this unit may not function properly.

Connecting a CD playery• The COAXIAL jack is available for a CD player which has

coaxial digital output jack.• When you connect a CD player to both the analog and digital

jacks, priority is given to the input signals from the digital jack.

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D-TV/CBL

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AUDIO SIGNAL

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COAXIAL

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SUB WOOFER

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SUBWOOFEROUTPUT

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MAINOUTPUT

SURROUNDOUTPUT

INPUT OUTPUTOUTPUT

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MD recorder orCD recorder

CD player External decoder

(Europe model)

indicates signal direction

indicates left analog cables

indicates right analog cables

indicates coaxial cables

CONNECTIONS

Audio component

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Connecting Video Components

Audio signal jacksBe sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), input (IN) and output (OUT) properly.

Video signal jacksBe sure to connect the input (IN) and output (OUT) properly.

TV monitor with a 21-pin connectorMake a connection as shown on page 15 with a commercially available SCART-plug connector cable.

VIDEO AUX jacks (on the front panel)These jacks are used to connect any video input source suchas a game console to this unit.

AUDIO OUT R

AUDIO OUT L

VIDEO OUT

V L R

VIDEO AUX

VIDEO L AUDIO R

CONNECTIONS

Game console

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SUBWOOFER

OUTPUT

INVCR 1


OPTICAL

COAXIAL

AM ANT GND FM ANT

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SUB WOOFER

SURROUND

DIGITAL INPUT

6CH INPUT

CD

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OPTICALOUTPUT

VIDEOOUTPUT

AUDIO OUTPUTAUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO INPUT

VIDEOOUTPUT

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Video monitor

SCART-plug

No connection

TV/digital TV orcable TV/satellite

tunerVCR

indicates signal direction

indicates left analog cables

indicates right analog cables

indicates optical cables

indicates video cables

When using an LD playerConnect the LD player output to the DVD jack.If the LD player has an OPTICAL digital output jack, connect it to this unit’s OPTICAL DVD jack. If it has analog jacks,connect it to the analog DVD jacks. If it has an “RF OUTPUT jack” to output a Dolby Digital RF signal (AC-3), use acommercially available RF demodulator and connect it to the OPTICAL DVD jack.If connecting a DVD player and an LD player, connect the LD player to the digital input jack (ex. D-TV/CBL) or the analoginput jack (D-TV/CBL or VCR 1). For details on connections and operations, refer to the operation instructions for the LDplayer.Note that this unit’s remote control can be used to operate the LD player by setting the corresponding manufacturer code forthe DVD/LD mode.

CONNECTIONS

(Europe model)

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Connecting SpeakersBe sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, nosound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnaturaland lack bass.

CAUTION

• Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear panel of this unit.• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. This could

damage the unit and/or speakers.

Speaker cables

1 Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8”) of insulationfrom each of the speaker cables.

2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable togetherto prevent short circuits.

Connecting to the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals

1 Unscrew the knob.

2 Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side ofeach terminal.

3 Tighten the knob to secure the wire.

Connecting to the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals

1 Open the tab.

2 Insert one bare wire into the hole of eachterminal.

3 Return the tab to secure the wire.

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10 mm (3/8”)

2

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Red: positive (+)Black: negative (–)

Red: positive (+)Black: negative (–)

Main speaker terminalsOne or two speaker systems can be connected to these terminals. If you use only one speaker system, connect it to either ofthe SPEAKERS A or B terminals.

Rear speaker terminalsA rear speaker system can be connected to these terminals.

Center speaker terminalsA center speaker can be connected to these terminals.

CONNECTIONS

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Subwoofer connectionWhen using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, includingthe YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System,connect the input jack of the subwoofer system to this jack.Low bass signals distributed from the main, center and/orrear channels are directed to this jack. (The cut-offfrequency of this jack is 90 Hz.) The LFE (low-frequencyeffect) signals generated when Dolby Digital or DTS isdecoded are also directed if they are assigned to this jack.

Notes• Adjust the subwoofer volume according to the operation

instructions for the subwoofer. (Fine adjustment is possible usingthis unit’s output level control of the effect speakers.)

• Depending on the settings of “1 SPEAKER SET”, “LFE LEVEL(5 DOLBY D. SET)” and “6 DTS SET” in the SET MENU, somesignals may not be output from the SUBWOOFER jack.




SPEAKERS

MAIN

+ –R L

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– +

B


+

–

SUBWOOFER

OUTPUT


MAINS

Main speakers A

Right Left

Main speakers B

Right Left

(Europe model)

Center speaker Rear speakers

Right Left

Subwoofersystem

CONNECTIONS

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IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch

WARNING

Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise the unit may bedamaged.If this unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON (or POWER) is pressed, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may notbe fully slid either position. If so, slide the switch to either position fully when this unit is in the standby mode.

Select the right or left position according to the impedance of speakers in your system. Be sure to move this switch onlywhen this unit is in the standby mode.





MAINS

Switchposition

Speaker Impedance level

Left

Main

If you use one set of main speakers, the impedance ofeach speaker must be 4 Ω or higher.

If you use two sets of main speakers, the impedance ofeach speaker must be 8 Ω or higher.

Center The impedance must be 6 Ω or higher.

Rear The impedance of each speaker must be 6 Ω or higher.

Right

Main

If you use one set of main speakers, the impedance ofeach speaker must be 8 Ω or higher.

If you use two sets of main speakers, the impedance ofeach speaker must be 16 Ω or higher.

Center The impedance must be 8 Ω or higher.

Rear The impedance of each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher.

Connecting the Power Supply CordsAfter completing all connections, connect the AC power cord to an AC power outlet. Disconnect the AC power cord if youwill not use this unit for a long period of time.

AC OUTLETS (SWITCHED)Europe model .................................................... 2 OUTLETSU.K. model .......................................................... 1 OUTLETUse these outlets to connect the power cords only from youraudio/video components to this unit. The power to the ACOUTLET(S) is controlled by this unit’s STANDBY/ON (orPOWER). These outlets will supply power to any connectedcomponent whenever this unit is turned on. The maximumpower (total power consumption of components) that can beconnected to the AC OUTLET(S) is 100 W.

(Europe model)

IMPEDANCESELECTOR

CONNECTIONS





MAINS

(Europe model)

To AC outlet

SWITCHED

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ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE

Using the Test ToneThe adjustment of each speaker sound output level shouldbe performed at your listening position with the remotecontrol.

1 Press TEST.“TEST LEFT” appears on the display.

2 Turn up the volume.You will hear a test tone (like pink noise) from eachspeaker for about two seconds in following order: leftmain speaker, center speaker, right main speaker, rightrear speaker and left rear speaker. The display changesas shown below.

Notes• If the test tone cannot be heard, turn down the volume, set the unit

in the standby mode and check the speaker connections.• If the test tone cannot be heard from the center speaker, check the

setting of “CENTER SP” in the SET MENU.

This procedure lets you adjust the sound output levelbalance between the main, center and rear speakers by usingthe built-in test tone generator. When this adjustment isperformed, the sound output level heard at the listeningposition will be the same from each speaker. This isimportant for the best performance of the digital sound fieldprocessor, the Dolby Pro Logic decoder, Dolby Digitaldecoder and DTS decoder.

Note• Since this unit cannot enter the test mode while headphones are

connected to this unit, be sure to unplug the headphones from thePHONES jack when using the test tone.

Before You Start Adjusting

1 Set the volume at theminimum level.

2 Turn the power on.

3 Press SPEAKERS A or Bto select the mainspeakers to be used.If you use two main speakersystems, press both A and B.

4 Set BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE to thecenter position.

SILENT


6CH INPUTINPUT MODE

INPUT

VOLUME

RDS MODE/FREQ EON

PTY SEEKMODE START

TUNINGMODE

PRESET/TUNING FM/AM

MEMORY

EDIT



OFFON

D I G I T A L

– + L R

TREBLE


SURROUND

D I G I T A L

STANDBY/ON

VIDEO AUX

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STANDBY/ON

SPEAKERS

A B

OFFON

BASS BALANCE

– + L R

TREBLE

– +

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TEST LEFT

TEST RIGHT

TEST L SUR. TEST R SUR.

TEST CENTER

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3 Adjust BALANCE on thefront panel so that thesound output level of theright main speaker and theleft main speaker is thesame.

4 Press –/+ repeatedly toadjust the output level ofthe speaker currentlyoutputting the test tone sothat it becomes almost thesame as that of the mainspeakers.While adjusting, the test tone is heard from the selectedspeaker.

5 When the adjustment is complete, press TEST.Test tone stops.

Notes• If “CENTER SP” in the SET MENU is set to the NON position,

the sound output level of the center speaker cannot be adjusted instep 4. The center channel sound is automatically output from theright and left main speakers.

• For details on adjusting the subwoofer speaker, refer to “DELAYTIME AND SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS” on page 40.

• After adjusting with the test tone, it is possible to adjust thespeaker level to taste while listening to the playback of an actualsource. Refer to “DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER OUTPUTLEVELS” on page 40.

y• Once you have completed the adjustments, you can only adjust

the overall volume level of your audio system by using VOLUME(or VOLUME ( / )).

• If there is insufficient sound output from the center and rearspeakers, you may decrease the main speaker output level bysetting “MAIN LVL” in the SET MENU to “–10 dB”.

Front panel

BALANCE

L R

ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE

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SILENT


6CH INPUTINPUT MODE

INPUT

VOLUME

RDS MODE/FREQ EON

PTY SEEKMODE START

TUNINGMODE

PRESET/TUNING FM/AM

MEMORY

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STANDBY/ON

D I G I T A L

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D I G I T A L

VIDEO AUX

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4 Select the desired input source with INPUTl /h (or the input selector buttons). (Turn onthe video monitor for video sources.)The name of the selected input source appears on thedisplay.

To select a source connected to the 6CH INPUTjacksPress 6CH INPUT so that “6CH INPUT” appears on thedisplay.

Notes• An audio source can not be played if “6CH INPUT” appears.

Press 6CH INPUT to turn off “6CH INPUT”.• If you select and play a video source when “6CH INPUT”

appears, the playback result will be a video image from the videosource and the sound from the audio source selected by using“6CH INPUT”.

y• The current input mode is also shown. Refer to “Input Modes and

Indications” on page 23 for details.

SPEAKERS

A B

OFFON

Front panel

VOLUME

Front panel

Remote control

6CH INPUT

Front panel

Input source

BASIC OPERATION

STANDBY/ON

Front panel Remote control

or

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Remote control

INPUT

Front panel


2 Turn the power on.

3 Press SPEAKERS A or Bto select the mainspeakers to be used.If you use two main speakersystems, press both A and B.

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5 Play the source.Refer to the instructions for the source component (and“TUNING” for details).

6 Adjust the volume to the desired output level.

If desired, adjust BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, etc.These controls are only effective for the sound from themain speakers.• BASS controls the low-frequency response.• TREBLE controls the high-frequency response.• BALANCE adjusts the balance of the output volume

from the right and left main speakers.

7 Use the digital sound field processor.Refer to “Selecting a DSP Program”.

PLAYING A SOURCE

PROGRAM


or

VOLUME


or

BASS BALANCE

– + L R

TREBLE

– +

Front panel

When you have finished using thisunitPress STANDBY/ON (or POWER) to set thisunit in the standby mode.

BGV (background video) functionThe BGV function allows you to combine a video imagefrom a video source with a sound from an audio source.(For example, you can listen to classical music while youare watching a video.) This function can only be controlledwith the remote control.

Play a video source, and then select an audio source withthe input selector buttons on the remote control. The BGVfunction does not work if you select the audio source withINPUT l / h on the front panel.

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Notes on playing a sourceencoded with a DTS signal

• If the digital output data of the player has been processedin any way, you may not be able to perform DTSdecoding even if you make a digital connection betweenthis unit and the player.

• If you play a source encoded with a DTS signal and setthe input mode to ANALOG, this unit reproduces thenoise of an unprocessed DTS signal. When you want toplay a DTS source, be sure to connect the source to adigital input jack and set the input mode to AUTO orDTS.

• If you switch the input mode to ANALOG while playinga source encoded with a DTS signal, this unit reproducesno sound.

• The following phenomena may occur if the input modeis set to AUTO when playing back a source encoded withDTS:

– If you continue to play a source encoded with a DTSsignal, this unit automatically switches to the “DTS-decoding” mode to prevent noise from being generatedduring subsequent operation. (The “t” indicatorlights up on the display.) The “t” indicator may flashimmediately after playback of a source encoded with aDTS signal has finished. Only a source encoded with aDTS signal can be played back while this indicator isflashing. (The indicator will flash for less than a minute.)If you want to play a normal PCM source soon, set theinput mode back to AUTO.

– The “t” indicator may flash when a search or skipoperation is performed. If this status continues for acertain length of time, the unit will automatically switchfrom the “DTS-decoding” mode to PCM digital signalinput mode and the “t” indicator will go out.

Input Modes and IndicationsThis unit comes with various input jacks. If your componentis connected to more than one type of input jack, you can setthe priority of the input signal.

Press INPUT MODE (or the input selectorbutton that you have pressed to select theinput source on the remote control) repeatedlyuntil the desired input mode is shown on thedisplay.

PLAYING A SOURCE

AUTO: In this mode, the input signal isautomatically selected in the followingorder:1) Dolby Digital or DTS signal2) Digital (PCM) signal3) Analog signal

DTS: In this mode, only the digital inputsignal encoded with DTS is selectedeven if another signal is input at thesame time.

ANALOG (ANLG): In this mode, only the analog inputsignal is selected even if a digitalsignal is input at the same time.

Notes• If digital signals are input from both the COAXIAL and

OPTICAL jacks, the digital signal from the COAXIAL jack isselected.

• When AUTO is selected, this unit automatically determines thetype of signal. If this unit detects a Dolby Digital or DTS signal,the decoder automatically switches to the appropriate setting andreproduces 5.1 channel source.

• The sound output may be interrupted for some LD players andDVD players in the following situation:When the input mode has been set to AUTO and a search isperformed while playing the source encoded with a Dolby Digitalor DTS signal, the sound may delay for a moment when playbackis resumed.

• Depending on the LD player, playback may not be made whenplaying an LD that is not digitally recorded with the input modeset to AUTO. If this happens, set the input mode to ANALOG.

Front panel

or

Remote control

Input mode

INPUT MODE

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Selecting a DSP ProgramYou can enhance your listening experience by selecting aDSP program. Refer to “SOUND FIELD PROGRAM” fordetails about each program.

y• Make sure that the sound effect is turned on (see page 25).

Press PROGRAM l or h (or DSP PRG+ orPRG–) repeatedly to select the desiredprogram.The name of the selected program appears for amoment and the selected DSP program indicator lightsup on the display.

PROGRAM

PLAYING A SOURCE

Notes• Choose a DSP program based on your listening preference, and

not on the name of the program. The acoustics of your listeningroom affect the DSP program. Minimize the sound reflections inyour room to maximize the effect created by the program.

• When you select an input source, this unit automatically selectsthe last DSP program used with that source.

• When you set this unit in the standby mode, the current sourceand DSP program are memorized and are automatically selectedwhen you turn on the power again.

• If a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is input when the input mode isset to AUTO, the DSP program automatically switches to theappropriate decoding program.

• When a monaural source is being played with PRO LOGIC/NORMAL or PRO LOGIC/ENHANCED, no sound will be heardfrom the main speakers and the rear speakers. Sound can only beheard from the center speaker. However, if “CENTER SP” in theSET MENU is set to NON, the center channel sound is outputfrom the main speakers.

• When a source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks of this unit isselected, the digital sound field processor cannot be used.

SILENT


6CH INPUTINPUT MODE

INPUT

VOLUME

RDS MODE/FREQ EON

PTY SEEKMODE START

TUNINGMODE

PRESET/TUNING FM/AM

MEMORY

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D I G I T A L

– + L R

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D I G I T A L

VIDEO AUX

PROGRAM /

DSP

DIGITALMOVIE THEATER 1

BASS EXT.

DSP PRG+,PRG–

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Remote control

DSP program name

y• If desired, adjust the delay time and the sound output level of each

speaker. (Refer to “DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER OUTPUTLEVELS” on page 40 for details.)

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Virtual CINEMA DSP and SILENTCINEMA

Virtual CINEMA DSPVirtual CINEMA DSP allows you to enjoy the sound fieldeffects of the DSP program without rear speakers. UsingYAMAHA original technology, natural surroundreproduction is possible through the generation of a virtualspeaker.

The sound field processing is changed to the VirtualCINEMA DSP mode by setting “REAR LR SP” on the SETMENU to NON. Virtual CINEMA DSP is performed byusing the main speakers.

Note• This unit is not set in the Virtual CINEMA DSP mode even if

“REAR LR SP” is set to NON in the following cases:– when the 5CH STEREO, PRO LOGIC/NORMAL, DOLBY

DIGITAL/NORMAL or DTS/NORMAL program is selected;– when the sound effect is turned off;– when 6CH INPUT is selected as the input source;– when the Dolby Digital KARAOKE source is played;– when using the test tone; or– when connecting the headphones (you will hear SILENT

CINEMA).

SILENT CINEMASILENT CINEMA allows you to enjoy the realistic feel ofthe DSP program while using headphones. This featuredelivers powerful surround reproduction just as if listeningthrough the speakers.

You can listen to SILENT CINEMA by connecting yourheadphones to the PHONES jack while the effect speakersare on.

EFFECT

Front panel

PLAYING A SOURCE

or

Canceling the Sound Effect (turningoff the effect speakers)

Press EFFECT to cancel the sound effect andmonitor only the main sound.Press EFFECT again to turn the sound effect back on.

Notes• If the sound effect is canceled when Dolby Digital or DTS is

decoding, the sounds of the center and rear channels are mixedand output from the main speakers.

• If you turn off the sound effect when Dolby Digital or DTS isdecoding, it may happen that the sound is output faintly or notoutput normally, depending on the source. In that case, turn backon the sound effect.

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TUNING

Connecting the AntennasBoth AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signalstrength.

Connect each antenna correctly to the designated terminals.

Indoor FMantenna(included)

AM ANT GND FM ANT

75 UNBAL.

TUNER

54

Antenna stand

Connecting a coaxial cable to the included75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K. modelonly)

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Unit: mm(inch)

Lead wire

Clamp withpliers.

Clampwithpliers.

Insert the wireinto the slot.

Open the cover of theincluded 75-ohm/300-ohmantenna adapter.

Cut the external sleeve ofthe 75-ohm coaxial cableand prepare it forconnection.

Cut the lead wire andremove it.

Insert the cable wire into theslot, and clamp it withpliers.

Snap the cover intoplace.

AM loopantenna(included)

Ground (GND terminal)For maximum safety andminimum interference, connectthe antenna GND terminal to agood earth ground. A good earthground is a metal stake driveninto moist earth.

Connecting the indoor FM antennaConnect the included indoor FM antenna to the FM ANT75Ω UNBAL. terminal.

Note• Do not connect an outdoor FM antenna and the indoor FM

antenna at the same time.

Connecting the AM loop antenna

1 Press and hold the tab to unlock the terminalhole.

2 Insert the AM loop antenna lead wires into theAM ANT and GND terminals.

3 Release the tab to lock the lead wires.Lightly pull the lead wires to confirm a goodconnection.

4 Attach the loop antenna to the antenna stand.

5 Orient the AM loop antenna so that the bestreception is obtained.

y• The AM loop antenna can be removed from the stand and

attached to a wall, etc.

Notes• The AM loop antenna should be placed away from this unit.• The AM loop antenna should always be connected, even if an

outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit.

A properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearerreception than an indoor one. If you experience poorreception quality, an outdoor antenna may improve thequality. Consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealeror service center about the outdoor antennas.

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Automatic TuningAutomatic tuning is effective when station signals arestrong and there is no interference.

1 Use INPUT l / h to selectTUNER as the inputsource.

2 Press FM/AM to select the reception band (FMor AM).“FM” or “AM” appears on the display.

3 Press TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO) sothat the “AUTO” indicator lights up on thedisplay.

If “ z ” appears on the display next to the bandindication, press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) to turn itoff.

4 Press PRESET/TUNING l once to tune in to alower frequency and h once to tune in to ahigher frequency.Press the button again if the tuning search does not stopat the desired station.

y• Use the manual tuning method if the tuning search does not stop

at the desired station (because the signal from the station is weak).• When tuned in to a station, the “TUNED” indicator lights up and

the frequency of the received station is shown on the display. If anRDS station that offers the PS data service is being received, thestation name is shown instead of the frequency on the display.

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Manual TuningIf the signal from the station you want to select is weak, youmust tune in to it manually.

1 Use INPUT l / h to selectTUNER as input source.

2 Press FM/AM to select the reception band (FMor AM).“FM” or “AM” appears on the display.

3 Press TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO) sothat the “AUTO” indicator goes off.

If “ z ” appears on the display next to the bandindication, press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) to turn itoff.

4 Press PRESET/TUNING l or h to tune in tothe desired station.To continue the tuning search, hold down the button.

Note• If you tune in manually to an FM station, it will be automatically

received in monaural mode to increase the signal quality.

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Automatic Preset Tuning (for RDSstations only)

You can make use of the automatic preset tuning functionfor RDS stations only. This function enables the unit toautomatically tune in with strong signals and to sequentiallystore up to 40 RDS stations (5 groups x 8 stations).

1 Press FM/AM to select the FM band.

2 Press TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO) sothat the “AUTO” indicator lights up on thedisplay.

3 Hold down MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) forabout 3 seconds.The preset number, the “MEMORY” and “AUTO”indicators flash. After about 5 seconds, automaticpreset tuning begins from the frequency currentlydisplayed toward the higher frequencies.Received stations are sequentially stored as A1, A2 ...A8. If more than 8 stations have been tuned, they arestored as preset station numbers in other groups (B, C,D and E) in that order.

Automatic preset tuning optionsYou can select the preset number from which the unit willstore RDS stations and/or begin tuning toward lowerfrequencies. Before automatic preset tuning begins (afterpressing MEMORY in step 3),1. Press A/B/C/D/E and PRESET/TUNING l or h to

select the preset number with which the first station willbe stored. The automatic preset tuning will stop whenstations have all been stored up to E8.

2. Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) to turn “ z ” off andthen press PRESET/TUNING l to begin tuning towardlower frequencies.

When automatic preset tuning iscompleted

The display shows the frequency of the last preset station.Check the contents and the number of preset stations byfollowing the procedure in the section “To Recall a PresetStation” on page 29.

Notes• A new setting can be stored in place of the former one.• The reception mode is stored along with the station frequency.• You can manually replace a preset station with another FM or AM

station by simply using the manual preset tuning method.• Automatic preset tuning will be performed for all RDS network

stations until all have been stored up to E8. Even if the number ofreceived stations is not enough to be stored up to E8, automaticpreset tuning is automatically ended after searching for allstations.

• Only RDS stations with sufficient signal strength are stored byautomatic preset tuning. If the station you want to store is weak insignal strength, tune in to it manually in monaural mode and storeit by using the manual preset tuning method. (There may be acase that this unit cannot receive a station which could bereceived by using the automatic tuning method. This is becausethis unit receives a large amount of PI (Program Identification)data along with the station.)

Memory back-upThe memory back-up circuit prevents the stored datafrom being lost when this unit is set in the standby mode.If, however, the power cord is disconnected from the ACpower outlet or the power is cut for more than one week,the memory will be erased. If so, store the stations againby using preset tuning methods.

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Manual Preset TuningYou can also store up to 40 stations (5 groups x 8 stations)manually.

1 Tune in to the desired station.Refer to “Automatic/Manual Tuning” for the tuningprocedure.

2 Press MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM).The “MEMORY” indicator flashes for about 5 seconds.

3 Press A/B/C/D/E repeatedly to select thedesired group (A to E) of preset stationsbefore the “MEMORY” indicator goes off.Make sure that “ z ” appears on the display. Theselected group appears on the display.

4 Press PRESET/TUNING l or h to select apreset station number (1 to 8) with which youwant to store the station before the “MEMORY”indicator goes off.Press l to select a lower presetstation number and h to selecta higher preset station number.

5 Press MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) before the“MEMORY” indicator goes off.The displayed station has been stored as the presetgroup and number you have selected, and the receptionband and frequency appear and the “TUNED” indicatorlights up on the display.

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations.

Notes• A new setting can be stored in place of the former one.• The reception mode is stored along with the station frequency.

To Recall a Preset StationYou can recall any desired station simply by selecting thepreset station number with which it was stored.

You can also recall a preset station with the remote control.

1 Press A/B/C/D/E to select the required groupof preset stations.Make sure that “ z ” appears on the display.

2 Press PRESET/TUNING l or h (or PRESET–/+) to select a preset station number (1 to 8).The preset group and number appear on the displayalong with the reception band, frequency, and the“TUNED” indicator lights up.

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Exchanging Preset StationsYou can exchange the assignment of two preset stationswith each other.

Example: Exchange preset station “E1” with “A5”

1 Recall preset station “E1”.Refer to the procedure in the section “To Recall aPreset Station” on page 29.

2 Hold down (PRESET/TUNING) EDIT for about3 second.“E1” and the “MEMORY”indicator flash.

3 Recall preset station “A5” by using the buttonson the front panel.“A5” and the “MEMORY” indicator flash.

4 Press (PRESET/TUNING)EDIT again.The display shows theexchange of stations has beencompleted.

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RECEIVING RDS STATIONS

Radio Data System (RDS) is a data transmission system byFM stations in many countries. Stations using this systemtransmit an inaudible stream of data in addition to thenormal radio signal.

RDS data contains various information such as PI (ProgramIdentification), PS (Program Service name), PTY (ProgramType), RT (Radio Text), CT (Clock Time), EON (EnhancedOther Networks), etc. The RDS function is carried outamong the network stations.

Description of RDS DataThis unit can receive PI, PS, PTY, RT, CT, and EON datawhen receiving RDS broadcasting stations.

PS (Program Service name) mode:The name of the RDS station being received is displayed.

PTY (Program Type) mode:The program type on the RDS station being received isdisplayed. There are 15 program types to classify RDSstations. You can make this unit search for a station which isbroadcasting a program of the desired type. Refer to “PTYSEEK Function” for details.

RT (Radio Text) mode:Information about the program (such as the title of the song,name of the singer, etc.) on the RDS station being receivedis displayed by a maximum of 64 alphanumeric characters,including the umlaut symbol. If other characters are used forRT data, they are displayed with under-bars.

CT (Clock Time) mode:The current time is displayed and updated every minute. Ifthe data are accidentally cut off, “CT WAIT” may appear.

EON (Enhanced Other Networks):Refer to “EON Function” on page 33.

Changing the RDS ModeThe four modes are available in this unit for displaying RDSdata. When an RDS station is being received, PS, PTY, RTand/or CT that correspond to the RDS data services offeredby the station light up on the display. Press RDS MODE/FREQ repeatedly to change the display mode among theRDS data offered by the transmitting station in the ordershown below. Illumination of the red indicator next to theRDS mode indicator shows that the corresponding RDSmode is now selected.

Notes• When an RDS station is being received, do not press RDS

MODE/FREQ until one or more RDS mode indicators light up onthe display. If you press the button before the indicators light upon the display, the mode cannot be changed. This is because theunit has not yet received all of the RDS data on the station.

• RDS data not offered by the station cannot be selected.• The RDS data service cannot be utilized by this unit if the

received signal is not strong enough. In particular, the RT moderequires a large amount of data to be received, so it is possiblethat the RT mode may not be displayed even if other RDS modes(PS, PTY, etc.) are displayed.

• RDS data cannot sometimes be received under poor receptionconditions. If so, press TUNING MODE so that the “AUTO”indicator goes off from the display. Although the reception modeis changed to monaural by this operation, when you change thedisplay to RDS mode, RDS data may be displayed.

• If the signal strength is weakened by external interference duringthe reception of an RDS station, the RDS data service may be cutoff suddenly and “...WAIT” will appear on the display.

RDS MODE/FREQ

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PTY mode

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PTY SEEK FunctionIf you select the desired program type, the unitautomatically searches all preset RDS stations that arebroadcasting a program of the required type.

1 Press PTY SEEK MODE to set the unit in thePTY SEEK mode.The program type of the station being received or“NEWS” flashes on the display.

2 Press PRESET/TUNING l or h to select thedesired program type.The selected program type flashes on the display.

3 Press PTY SEEK START to begin searching allpreset RDS stations.The selected program type flashes and the “PTYHOLD” indicator lights up on the display whilesearching for stations.

• If a station that is broadcasting a program of therequired type is found, the unit stops at that station.

• If the called station is not the desired one, press PTYSEEK START again. The unit begins searching foranother station that is broadcasting a program of thesame type.


To cancel this functionPress PTY SEEK MODE twice.

Program types in the PTY modeThere are 15 program types to classify RDS stations.

NEWS NewsAFFAIRS Current affairsINFO General informationSPORT SportsEDUCATE EducationDRAMA DramaCULTURE CultureSCIENCE ScienceVARIED Light entertainmentPOP M PopsROCK M RockM.O.R. M Middle-of-the-road music (easy-listening)LIGHT M Light classicsCLASSICS Serious classicsOTHER M Other music

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EON FunctionThis function uses the EON data service on the RDS stationnetwork. If you simply select the desired program type(NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS or SPORT), the unitautomatically searches for all preset RDS stations that arescheduled to broadcast a program of the required type andswitches from the station being currently received to thenew station when the broadcasts starts.

Note• This function can only be used when an RDS station that offers

the EON data service is being received. When such a station isbeing received, the “EON” indicator lights up on the display.

1 Make sure that the “EON” indicator lights upon the display.If the “EON” indicator does not light up, tune in toanother RDS station so that the “EON” indicator lightsup.

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2 Press EON repeatedly to select the desiredprogram type (NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS orSPORT).The selected program type name indicator lights up onthe display.

• If a preset RDS station of the selected program typestarts broadcasting, the unit will automatically switchfrom the program being currently received to thatprogram. The program type name indicator flashes.

• When broadcasting of the required program ends, thepreviously received station (or another program onthe same station) is recalled.

To cancel this functionPress EON repeatedly until no program type name lights upon the display.


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PS PTY RT CT

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Recording adjustments and other operations are performedfrom the recording component. Refer to the instructions forthese components.


2 Select the source you want to record.

3 Begin recording by the recording componentconnected to this unit.

4 Play the source and then turn up the volume toconfirm the input source.

Notes• Do a test recording before you start an actual recording.• When this unit is set in the standby mode, you cannot record

between other components connected to this unit.• The DSP program and the setting of VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE

and BALANCE have no effect on the material being recorded.• A source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks of this unit cannot

be recorded.• A given input source is not output on the same REC OUT

channel. (For example, the signal input from VCR 1 IN is notoutput on VCR 1 OUT.)

• Check the copyright laws in your country to record from records,CDs, radio, etc. Recording of copyrighted material may infringecopyright laws.

If you play back a video source that uses scrambled orencoded signals to prevent it from being dubbed, thepicture itself may be disturbed due to those signals.

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SET MENU

The SET MENU consists of 9 items including the speakermode setting. Use the SET MENU to enjoy the optimumaudio/video playback for your system.

y• You can adjust the items on the SET MENU while playing a

source.

1 SPEAKER SET

CENTER SP

MAIN SP

REAR LR SP

BASS OUT

MAIN LVL

2 HP TONE CTRL

3 I/O ASSIGN

4 INPUT MODE

5 DOLBY D. SET

LFE LEVEL

D-RANGE

6 DTS SET

7 SP DLY TIME

8 DISPLAY SET

9 MEM. GUARD

Adjusting the Items on the SETMENU

Adjustment should be made with the remote control.

Note• Some items require extra steps to change to the desired setting.

ADVANCED OPERATION

1 Press SET MENU to enter the SET MENU.

2 Press PRG– (or PRG+) repeatedly to select theitem (1 to 9) you want to adjust.

y• By pressing SET MENU repeatedly, you can select items in the

same order as when pressing PRG–.

3 Press – or + once to enter the setup mode ofthe selected item.The last setting you adjusted appears on the display.

Depending on the item, press PRG– (or PRG+) toselect a sub item.

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CENTER SP (center speaker mode)By adding a center speaker to your speaker configuration,the unit can provide good dialog localization for manylisteners and superior synchronization of sound and images.

Choices: LRG (large), SML (small), NON (none)Initial setting: LRG

LRGSelect this if you have a large center speaker. The entirerange of the center channel signal is directed to the centerspeaker.

SMLSelect this if you have a small center speaker. The low-frequency signals (90 Hz and below) of the center channelare directed to the speakers selected with “BASS OUT”.

NONSelect this if you do not have a center speaker. All of thecenter channel signals are directed to the left and right mainspeakers.

MAIN SP (main speaker mode)Choices: LARGE, SMALLInitial setting: LARGE

LARGESelect this if you have large main speakers. The entire rangeof the left and right main channel signal is directed to theleft and right main speakers.

SMALLSelect this if you have small main speakers. The low-frequency signals (90 Hz and below) of the main channelare directed to the speakers selected with “BASS OUT”.

Note• When you select MAIN for “BASS OUT”, the low-frequency

signals (90 Hz and below) of the main channel are directed to themain speakers even if you select SMALL for the main speakermode.

SET MENU

4 Press – or + repeatedly to change the settingof the item.

5 Press PRG– (or PRG+)repeatedly until the inputsource name appears toexit from the SET MENU.

Memory back-upThe memory back-up circuit prevents the stored datafrom being lost even if this unit is set in the standbymode, the power cord is disconnected from the ACoutlet, or the power supply is temporarily cut due topower failure. However, if the power is cut for more thanone week, the settings of the SET MENU you adjustedwill return to the factory settings. If so, adjust the itemsagain.

1 SPEAKER SET (speaker modesettings)

Use this feature to select suitable output modes for yourspeaker configuration.

Note• When 6CH INPUT is selected as the input source, level

adjustments in items of “1 SPEAKER SET” are not affected(except “MAIN LVL”).

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REAR LR SP (rear speaker mode)Choices: LRG (large), SML (small), NON (none)Initial setting: LRG

LRGSelect this if you have large left and right rear speakers or ifa rear subwoofer is connected to the rear speakers. Theentire range of the rear channel signal is directed to the leftand right rear speakers.

SMLSelect this if you have small left and right rear speakers. Thelow-frequency signals (90 Hz and below) of the rearchannel are directed to the speakers selected with “BASSOUT”.

NONSelect this if you do not have rear speakers.

y• This unit is set in the Virtual CINEMA DSP mode by selecting

NON for “REAR LR SP”.

BASS OUT (bass out mode)LFE signals carry low-frequency effects when this unitdecodes a Dolby Digital or DTS signal. Low-frequencysignals are defined as 90 Hz and below.

Choices: SWFR (subwoofer), MAIN, BOTHInitial setting: BOTH

SWFRSelect this if you use a subwoofer. The LFE signals aredirected to the subwoofer.

MAINSelect this if you do not use a subwoofer. The LFE signalsare directed to the main speakers.

BOTHSelect this if you use a subwoofer and you want to mix themain channel low-frequency signals with the LFE signals.

Notes• When playing a 2-channel source (CD, MD, tape, video cassette

etc.), select BOTH position to direct low bass signals (below90 Hz) to the SUBWOOFER jack.

• When you select SMALL (SML) for items “CENTER SP”,“MAIN SP” and “REAR LR SP”, the low-frequency signals(90 Hz and below) from those channels are added to the LFE andoutput to the subwoofer.

MAIN LVL (main level mode)Change this setting if you cannot match the output level ofthe center and rear speakers with the main speakers becauseof the unusually high-efficiency performance of the mainspeakers.

Choices: NORM (normal), –10 dBInitial setting: NORM

NORM (normal)Normally select this setting.

–10 dBSelect this if you cannot match the output level of youreffect speakers with that of your main speakers when usingthe test tone. This setting decreases the main speaker outputlevel to about one-third of the normal level.

2 HP TONE CTRL (headphone tonecontrol)

Use this feature to adjust the level of the bass and treblewhen you use your headphones.

Control range (dB): –6 to +3Initial setting: 0 dB for both BASS and TRBL (treble)

SET MENU

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3 I/O ASSIGNIt is possible to assign jacks according to the component tobe used if this unit’s DIGITAL INPUT jack settings(component names for jacks) differ from that component.This makes it possible to change the jack assignment andeffectively connect more component.Once you assign, you can select that component withINPUT l / h (or the input selector buttons).

3A (1) and (2) (for the OPTICALINPUT jacks)

Initial settings: (1) DVD(2) D-TV/CBL

3B (3) (for the COAXIAL INPUTjack)

Initial setting: (3) CD

Note• You cannot select an item more than once for the same type of

jack.

4 INPUT MODE (initial input mode)Use this feature to designate the input mode when turningon the power of this unit with the source componentconnected to more than one type of input jacks.

Choices: AUTO, LASTInitial setting: AUTO

AUTOSelect this to allow this unit to automatically detect the typeof input signal and select the appropriate input mode.

LASTSelect this to set this unit to automatically select the lastinput mode used for that source.

5 DOLBY D. SET (Dolby Digital set)This setting is effective only when this unit decodes DolbyDigital signals.

LFE LEVELUse this feature to adjust the output level of the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel when playing back a DolbyDigital signal. The LFE signal carries the low-frequencyspecial effect sound which is only added to certain scenes.

Control value (dB): –20 to 0Initial setting: 0 dB

Notes• Adjust the LFE level according to the capacity of your subwoofer.• Normally, around –6 dB to –8 dB is most suitable for listening at

home.

D-RANGE (dynamic range)Use this feature to adjust the dynamic range (the differencebetween the maximum level and the minimum level ofsounds).

Choices: MAX, STD (standard), MINInitial setting: MAX

• Select MAX for feature films.• Select STD for general use.• Select MIN for listening to sources at an extremely low

volume level.

SET MENU

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Note• When you select MIN, the sound output may be faint because

some Dolby Digital signals are not compatible with theminimum-level dynamic range. In this case, select MAX or STD.

Input level Input levelL-LEVEL BST

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Use this feature to adjust the output level of the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel when playing back a DTS signal.The LFE signal carries the low-frequency special effectsound which is only added to certain scenes.

Control range (dB): –10 to +10Initial setting: 0 dB

Note• Adjust the LFE level according to the capacity of your subwoofer.

7 SP DLY TIME (center delay)Use this feature to adjust the delay of the center channelsound. This feature works when this unit decodes a DolbyDigital or DTS signal. Ideally, the center speaker should bethe same distance from the listening position as the left andright main speakers. However, in most home situations, thecenter speaker is placed in line with the main speakers. Bydelaying the sound from the center speaker, the apparentdistance from the center speaker to the listening position canbe adjusted to make it seem the same as the distancebetween the left and right main speakers to the listeningposition. Adjusting the delay time for the center speaker isespecially important for giving depth to the dialog.

Control range (ms): 0 to 5Initial setting: 0 ms

y• Increasing the delay by 1 ms simulates moving the speaker about

30 cm (one foot) farther away from the actual position of thecenter speaker.

8 DISPLAY SET

DIMMERYou can adjust the brightness of the display.

Control range : –4 to 0Initial setting: 0

9 MEM. GUARD (memory guard)Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to the settingof the SET MENU and other settings on this unit.

Choices: ON, OFFInitial setting: OFF

Select ON to protect the following features:• All SET MENU items• Center, rear speakers and subwoofer levels• Delay time adjusted by using TIME/LEVEL

Notes• When “9 MEM. GUARD” is set to ON, you cannot use the test

tone.• When “9 MEM. GUARD” is set to ON, you cannot select any

other SET MENU items.

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DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS

When using the digital sound field processor with theDolby Pro Logic decoder, Dolby Digital decoder or DTSdecoder, you can adjust the delay time between the mainsound and sound effect, and each speaker’s output level asyou wish.

Delay TimeYou can adjust the time difference between the beginningof the sound from the main speakers and the beginning ofthe sound effect from the rear speakers. The larger thevalue, the later the sound effect is generated. The delaytime can be individually adjusted to all DSP programs.

Notes• Adding too much delay will cause an unnatural effect with some

sources.• The sound is momentarily interrupted while adjusting the delay

time.

Program Preset value (ms)1. CONCERT HALL 452. JAZZ CLUB 303. ROCK CONCERT 154. DISCO 26

5CH STEREO 2GAME 36

5. TV SPORTS 106. MONO MOVIE 697. 70 mm SPECTACLE 23

DGTL SPECTACLE 13DTS SPECTACLE 1370 mm SCI-FI 20DGTL SCI-FI 16DTS SCI-FI 16

8. 70 mm ADVENTURE 20DGTL ADVENTURE 15DTS ADVENTURE 1570 mm GENERAL 20DGTL GENERAL 15DTS GENERAL 15

9. PRO LOGIC/NORMAL 20DOLBY DIGITAL/NORMAL 5DTS DIGITAL SUR./NORMAL 5PRO LOGIC/ENHANCED 20DOLBY DIGITAL/ENHANCED 5DTS DIGITAL SUR./ENHANCED 5

Sound Output Level of the Center,Right Rear and Left Rear Speakers,and Subwoofer

If desired, you can adjust the sound output level of eachspeaker even if it has already been adjusted in“ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE” procedure.

Notes• If “CENTER SP” in the SET MENU is set to the NON position,

the sound output level of the center speaker cannot be adjusted.This is because the center channel sound is automatically outputfrom the right and left main speakers.

• Once the sound output level has been adjusted, the level will bethe same for all DSP programs.

Speaker Preset value (dB)Center 0Right rear 0Left rear 0Subwoofer 0

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Adjusting MethodAdjustments should be performed with the remote controlwhile watching the information on the display.

1 Press TIME/LEVEL repeatedly to select theitem you want to adjust.Each time you press TIME/LEVEL, the selected itemchanges and appears on the display as below.

Note• Depending on the setting of the SET MENU, you may not be able

to select all these items.

2 Press – or + to adjust thedelay time or speakeroutput levels.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the settings ofany other item.

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Notes• If “CENTER SP” or “REAR LR SP” is set to NON, or “BASS

OUT”is set to MAIN, the output level of that speaker cannot beadjusted.

• When you adjust the output level with TIME/LEVEL, the settingsyou made with the test tone will be changed.

• To adjust speakers other than the subwoofer, the adjustingprocedure using test tones on page 19 is recommended.

Memory back-upThe memory back-up circuit prevents the stored datafrom being lost when this unit is set in the standby mode.If, however, the power cord is disconnected from the ACpower outlet or the power is cut for more than one week,the latest values for the delay time and the center/rear/subwoofer output levels that were set will automaticallyreturn to the preset values. If so, adjust the delay timeand output levels again.

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SLEEP TIMER

The SLEEP timer can be used to automatically set this unitin the standby mode. This timer is useful when you aregoing to sleep while enjoying a broadcast or other desiredinput source. The SLEEP timer can only be set with theremote control.

Note• The SLEEP timer is effective for the components connected to the

AC OUTLET(S) on the rear panel of this unit.

Setting the SLEEP Timer

1 Play a source you want to enjoy when you aregoing to sleep.

2 Press SLEEP repeatedly toselect the desired SLEEPtime.Each time you press SLEEP, theSLEEP time will change asbelow:

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Canceling the SLEEP Timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”appears on the display.It will soon disappear and the “SLEEP” indicator willgo off.

Note• The SLEEP timer can also be canceled by setting the unit in the

standby mode by using POWER on the remote control (orSTANDBY/ON), or by disconnecting the AC power cord fromthe AC power outlet.

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(This is the state beforeSLEEP is pressed.)

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SOUND FIELD PROGRAM

A digital sound field processor (DSP) based on the latest YAMAHA technology is built into this unit. It is possible to playback various sound fields for the source you are listening to.

Note• Regardless of the program name and characteristics listed in the table below, select the sound field program that sounds best to you.

Hi-Fi DSP Programs

For audio sources: Nos. 1 to 4

No. Program (group) Sub-program Features

1 CONCERT HALL —

Using this program increases the listening position range. This is a sound fieldsuitable for background music at parties.

Note• Reverberations (sound effects) for realizing the sound field and unprocessed stereo from the left and right main speakers is output. The

sound is not output from the center speaker. (The sound is output when one of these programs is selected while playing a source encodedwith a Dolby Digital or DTS signal. If 5CH STEREO is selected, the sound is output from all speakers regardless of the input source.)

This is the sound field at stage front in “The Bottom Line”, a famous New York jazzclub. The floor can seat 300 people to the left and right in a sound field offering areal and vibrant sound.

A large round concert hall with a rich surround effect. Pronounced reflections fromall directions emphasize the extension of sounds. The sound field has a great deal ofpresence, and your virtual seat is near the center, close to the stage.

3 ROCK CONCERT — The ideal program for lively, dynamic rock music. The data for this program wasrecorded at LA’s “hottest” rock club. The listener’s virtual seat is at the center-left ofthe hall.

4 ENTERTAINMENT DISCO This program recreates the acoustic environment of a lively disco in the heart of a bigcity. The sound is dense and highly concentrated. It is also characterized by a high-energy, “immediate” sound.

5CH STEREO

CINEMA DSP Programs

For audio-video sources: Nos. 4 to 6

No. Program (group) Sub-program Features

4 ENTERTAINMENT GAME This program adds a deep and spatial feeling to video game sounds.

5 TV SPORTS — Although the presence sound field is relatively narrow, the surround sound fieldemploys the sound environment of a large concert hall. With this program, you canenjoy watching various TV programs such as news, variety shows, music programsor sports programs. In a stereo broadcast of a sports game, the commentator isoriented at the center position, and the shouts and the atmosphere in the stadiumspread on the surround side, while their spread to the rear is properly restrained.

This program is provided for reproducing monaural video sources (such as oldmovies). The program produces the optimum reverberation to create sound depth byusing only the presence sound field.

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8 MOVIE THEATER 2 ADVENTURE 70 mmADVENTURE

This program is ideal for precisely reproducing thesound design of the newest 70-mm andmultichannel soundtrack films. The sound field ismade to be similar to that of the newest movietheaters, so the reverberations of the sound fielditself are restrained as much as possible.

GENERAL 70 mm GENERAL This program is for reproducing sounds from70-mm and multichannel soundtrack films, and ischaracterized by a soft and extensive sound field.The presence sound field is relatively narrow. Itspatially spreads all around and toward the screen,restraining the echo effect of conversations withoutlosing clarity. For the surround sound field, theharmony of music or chorus sounds beautifully in awide space at the rear of the sound field.

DOLBY DIGITAL/NORMAL

DTS DIGITALSUR./ENHANCED

Analog, PCM,Dolby Digitalin 2-channel

DGTLADVENTURE

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DGTL GENRAL Dolby Digital(5.1-channel)

DTS GENERAL DTS

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The built-in decoder precisely reproduces soundsand sound effects from sources.The highly efficient decoding process improvescrosstalk and channel separation, and makes soundpositioning smoother and more precise.In this program, the digital sound field processor isnot turned on.

ENHANCED PRO LOGIC/ENHANCED


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DTS

This program ideally simulates the multi-surroundspeaker systems of the 35-mm film theaters. DolbyPro Logic decoding, Dolby Digital decoding orDTS decoding and digital sound field processingcreate precise effects without altering the originalsound orientation.The surround effects produced by this sound fieldwrap around the viewer naturally from the back tothe left and right, and toward the screen.

For movie programs: Nos. 7 to 9

No. Program (group) Sub-program Input source Features

7 MOVIE THEATER 1 SPECTACLE 70 mmSPECTACLE

This program creates the extremely wide soundfield of a 70-mm movie theater. It preciselyreproduces the source sound in detail, making boththe video and the sound field incredibly real. This isideal for any kind of video source encoded withDolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS (especiallylarge-scale movie productions).

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM


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SCI-FI 70 mm SCI-FI Analog, PCM,Dolby Digitalin 2-channel

This program clearly reproduces dialog and soundeffects in the latest sound form of science fictionfilms, thus creating a broad and expansivecinematic space amid the silence. You can enjoyscience fiction films in a virtual-space sound fieldthat includes Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital andDTS-encoded software employing the mostadvanced techniques.

DGTL SCI-FI Dolby Digital(5.1-channel)

DTS SCI-FI DTS

Notes• The “ x ” indicator does not light up when selecting the sub-program “NORMAL” of the q/DTS SURROUND program.• If “CENTER SP” in the SET MENU is set to NON, no sound is output from the center speaker.• The effect sound is output from the main speakers when a monaural source is played with CINEMA DSP program groups 4 (GAME) and 5

to 8.

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Presence DSPsound field

Surround DSPsound field

MOVIE THEATER 1 and 2Most commercially available movie software has 4-channel (left, center, right and surround) sound information encoded byDolby Surround matrix processing and stored on the left and right tracks. These signals are processed by the Dolby Pro Logicdecoder. The MOVIE THEATER programs are designed to recreate the spaciousness and delicate nuances of sound that tendto be lost in the encoding and decoding processes.

The 6-channel soundtracks found on 70-mm film produce precise sound field localization and rich, deep sound without usingmatrix processing. This unit’s MOVIE THEATER 70 mm programs provide the same quality of sound and sound localizationthat 6-channel soundtracks do.

When the input source is analog, PCM or encoded with Dolby Digital in 2-channelThese programs express an immense sound field and a largesurround effect. They also give depth to the sound from themain speakers to recreate the realistic sound of a Dolby Stereotheater.70 mm SPECTACLE70 mm SCI-FI70 mm ADVENTURE70 mm GENERAL

The built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder brings the professional-quality sound designed for movie theaters into your home.With the unit’s MOVIE THEATER programs, you can recreate a dynamic sound that gives you the feeling of being at apublic theater in your listening room by using Dolby Digital or DTS technology.

When the input source is encoded with Dolby Digital (5.1-channel) or DTS (Tri-Field CINEMA DSP)These programs use YAMAHA’s tri-field DSP processing oneach of the Dolby Digital or DTS signals for the front, leftsurround and right surround channels. This processing enablesthis unit to reproduce the immense sound field and surroundexpression of a Dolby Digital- or DTS-equipped movie theaterwithout sacrificing the clear separation of all channels.DGTL SPECTACLEDTS SPECTACLEDGTL SCI-FIDTS SCI-FIDGTL ADVENTUREDTS ADVENTUREDGTL GENERALDTS GENERAL

Presence DSPsound field

Right surround DSPsound field

Left surround DSPsound field

y• If a Dolby Digital signal or DTS signal is input when the input mode is set to AUTO, the DSP program will be automatically switched to

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Refer to the chart below when the unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below orif the instruction below does not help, set this unit in the standby mode, disconnect the power cord and contact the nearestauthorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.

General

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The unit fails to turn onwhen STANDBY/ON (orPOWER) is pressed, orenters in the standbymode soon after thepower has been turnedon.

The power cord is not connected or the plug isnot completely inserted.

Firmly connect the power cord.

The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch on therear panel is not fully set to the left or rightposition.

Set the switch fully to the left or right positionwhen the unit is in the standby mode.

The protection circuit has been activated. Make sure all speaker wire connections on thisunit and on all speakers are secure and that thewire for each connection does not touchanything other than its respective connection.

No sound and/or nopicture.

Incorrect input or output cable connections. Connect the cables properly. If the problempersists, the cables may be defective.

An appropriate input source has not beenselected.

Select an appropriate input source with INPUTl / h or 6CH INPUT (or the input selectorbuttons).

The speaker connections are not secure. Secure the connections.

The main speakers to be used have not beenselected properly.

Select the main speakers with SPEAKERS Aand/or B.

The volume is turned down. Turn up the volume.

The sound suddenlygoes off.

The protection circuit has been activatedbecause of a short circuit, etc.

Check the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch isset to the appropriate position and then turn theunit back on.

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Digital signals other than PCM audio, DolbyDigital or DTS signal which this unit cannotreproduce are being input to this unit by playinga CD-ROM, etc.

Play a source whose signals this unit canreproduce.

Check the speaker wires are not touching eachother and then turn the unit back on.

The sleep timer has functioned. Turn on the power, and play the source again.

Only the speaker on oneside can be heard.

Incorrect cable connections. Connect the cables properly. If the problempersists, the cables may be defective.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

No sound from the effectspeakers.

The sound effect is off. Press EFFECT to turn it on.

A Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTSdecoding DSP program is being used withmaterial not encoded with Dolby Surround,Dolby Digital or DTS.

Select another DSP program.

No sound from thecenter speaker.

The output level of the center speaker is set tominimum.

Raise the level of the center speaker.

“CENTER SP” in the SET MENU is set toNON.

Select the appropriate mode for your centerspeaker.

One of the Hi-Fi DSP programs (1 to 4) has beenselected.


The source encoded with a Dolby Digital orDTS signal does not have a center channelsignal.

No sound from the rearspeakers.

The output level of the rear speakers is set tominimum.

Raise the output level of the rear speakers.

A monaural source is being played with theprogram 9.


No sound from thesubwoofer.

“BASS OUT” in the SET MENU is set toMAIN when a Dolby Digital or DTS signal isbeing played.

Select SWFR or BOTH.

“BASS OUT” in the SET MENU is set toSWFR or MAIN when a 2-channel source isbeing played.

Select BOTH.

The source does not contain low bass signals(90 Hz and below).

Poor bass reproduction. “BASS OUT” in the SET MENU is set toSWFR or BOTH and your system does notinclude a subwoofer.

Select MAIN.

The output mode for each speaker (main, centeror rear) in the SET MENU does not match yourspeaker configuration.

Select the appropriate output mode for eachspeaker based on the size of the speakers inyour configuration.

A “humming” sound canbe heard.

Incorrect cable connections. Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problempersists, the cables may be defective.

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The volume level cannotbe increased, or thesound is distorted.

The component connected to the REC OUTjacks of this unit is turned off.

Turn on the power to the component.

The effect and surroundsounds cannot berecorded.

It is not possible to record the effect andsurround sounds by a recording component.

A source cannot berecorded.

A source component is only connected to thedigital input jacks of this unit.

Connect the source component to the analoginput jacks of this unit.

The settings of the SETMENU and some othersettings on this unitcannot be changed.

“9 MEM. GUARD” in the SET MENU is setto ON.

Select OFF.

This unit does notoperate properly.

The internal microcomputer has been frozen byan external electric shock (such as lightning orexcessive static electricity) or by a powersupply with low voltage.

Disconnect the AC power cord from the outletand then plug it in again after about 30 seconds.

The sound is degradedwhen listening withheadphones connectedto a tape deck or CDplayer that is connectedto this unit.

This unit is in the standby mode. Turn on the power of the unit.

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There is noiseinterference from digitalor high-frequencyequipment, or the unit.

The unit is too close to the digital or high-frequency equipment.

Move the unit further away from suchequipment.

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FM stereo receptionis noisy.

The characteristics of FM stereo broadcastsmay cause this problem when the transmitter istoo far away or the antenna input is poor.

Check the antenna connections.Try using a high-quality directional FMantenna.

There is distortion,and clear receptioncannot be obtainedeven with a good FMantenna.

There is multipath interference. Adjust the antenna position to eliminatemultipath interference.

The desired stationcannot be tuned inwith the automatictuning method.

The station is too weak. Use the manual tuning method.

Previously presetstations can nolonger be tuned in.

The unit has been disconnected for a longperiod.

Re-store the stations.

The desired stationcannot be tuned inwith the automatictuning method.

The signal is weak or the antenna connectionsare loose.

Tighten the AM loop antenna connections andorient it for best reception.

There are continuouscrackling and hissingnoises.

There are buzzing andwhining noises(especially in theevening).

Cause Remedy Refer topage

Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire. Thiswill help somewhat, but it is difficult toeliminate all noise.

Noises result from lightning, fluorescent lamps,motors, thermostats and other electricalequipment.

A TV set is being used nearby. Move this unit away from the TV.

The batteries are weak.

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The remote control doesnot work nor functionproperly.

Wrong distance or angle. The remote control will function within amaximum range of 6 m (20 feet) and no morethan 30 degrees off-axis from the front panel.

Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter typeof fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remotecontrol sensor of this unit.

Reposition the unit.

Replace all batteries with new ones.

Remote control

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SPECIFICATIONS

AUDIO SECTION• Minimum RMS Output Power for Main, Center, Rear

20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 ohms ...................................... 65 W

• Maximum Power1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 8 ohms ......................................................... 75 W

• DIN Standard Output Power[Europe model only]1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 4 ohms ......................................................... 95 W

• IEC Output Power[Europe model only]1 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 ohms ....................................................... 67 W

• Damping Factor20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 ohms ................................................... 60 or more

• Frequency ResponseCD, etc. to Main L/R (1 kHz, 150 mV, 8 ohms)

................................................................ 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB

• Total Harmonic DistortionCD, etc. to Main L/R (Effect Off, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 30 W, 8 ohms)

.................................................................................. 0.025% or less

• Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network)CD, etc. to Main L/R (Effect Off, 250 mV, shorted)

................................................................................ 100 dB or more

• Residual Noise (IHF-A Network)Main L/R ..................................................................... 150 µV or less

• Channel SeparationCD, etc. to Main L/R (1 kHz) .................................................... 60 dB

(10 kHz) .................................................. 45 dB

• Tone Control (Main L/R)BASS Boost/Cut ........................................................... ±10 dB/50 HzTREBLE Boost/Cut .................................................... ±10 dB/20 kHz

• Phones Output .......................................................... 470 mV/390 ohms

• Input SensitivityCD, etc ................................................................... 150 mV/47 kohms6CH INPUT ........................................................... 150 mV/47 kohms

• Maximum Input SignalCD, etc. (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) ........................................ 2.2 V or more

• Output LevelREC OUT ............................................................. 150 mV/1.2 kohmsSUBWOOFER ......................................................... 4.0 V/1.2 kohms

VIDEO SECTION• Video Signal Type .......................................................................... PAL

• Composite Video Signal Level .................................... 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

• Signal to Noise Ratio ...................................................... 50 dB or more

• Frequency Response (MONITOR OUT)Composite ...................................................... 5 Hz to 10 MHz, –3 dB

FM SECTION• Tuning Range ...................................................... 87.50 to 108.00 MHz

• Alternate Channel Selectivity (±400 kHz) ................................... 70 dB

• Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF)Mono/Stereo ................................................................... 76 dB/70 dB

• Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz)Mono/Stereo ...................................................................... 0.2%/0.3%

• Stereo Separation (1 kHz) ............................................................ 48 dB

• Frequency Response ............................ 20 Hz to 15 kHz, +0.5, –2.0 dB

AM SECTION• Tuning Range .............................................................. 531 to 1611 kHz

• Usable Sensitivity .................................................................. 300 µV/m

GENERAL• Power Supply ............................................................. AC 230 V/50 Hz

• Power Consumption .................................................................... 210 WStandby Mode ......................................................................... 0.96 W

• AC Outlets (Total 100 W maximum)[Europe model] ......................................................... 2 (SWITCHED)[U.K. model] ............................................................ 1 (SWITCHED)

• Dimension (W x H x D) ....................................... 435 x 151 x 390 mm

• Weight ......................................................................................... 9.5 kg

• Accessories ................................................................... Remote Control........................................................................................... Batteries............................................................................. AM loop antenna.......................................................................... Indoor FM antenna..................... 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K. model only)............................................................................ Connection Guide

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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GLOSSARY

Dolby SurroundDolby Surround uses a four analog channel recordingsystem to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects:two left and right main channels (stereo), a center channelfor dialog (monaural), and a rear channel for special soundeffects (monaural). The rear channel reproduces soundwithin a narrow frequency range.Dolby Surround is widely used with nearly all video tapesand laser discs, and in many TV and cable broadcasts aswell. The Dolby Pro Logic decoder built into this unitemploys a digital signal processing system thatautomatically stabilizes the volume on each channel toenhance moving sound effects and directionality.

Dolby DigitalDolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that givesyou completely independent multi-channel audio. Withthree front channels (left, center and right), and two rearstereo channels, Dolby Digital provides five full-rangeaudio channels. With an additional channel especially forbass effects, called LFE (low frequency effect), the systemhas a total of 5.1 channels (LFE is counted as 0.1 channel).Using two-channel stereo for the rear speakers, moreaccurate moving sound effects and surround soundenvironment are possible than with Dolby Surround. Thewide dynamic range (from maximum to minimum volume)reproduced by the five full-range channels and the precisesound orientation generated using digital sound processingprovide listeners with previously unheard of excitement andrealism.With this unit, any sound environment from monaural up toa 5.1-channel configuration can be freely selected for yourenjoyment.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)Digital Surround

DTS digital surround was developed to replace the analogsoundtracks of movies with a six-channel digital soundtrack, and is now rapidly gaining popularity in movietheaters around the world. Digital Theater Systems Inc. hasdeveloped a home theater system so that you can enjoy thedepth of sound and natural spatial representation of DTSdigital surround in your home. This system is practicallydistortion-free, clear 6-channel sound (technically, a left,right and center channels, two rear channels, plus an LFE0.1 channel as a subwoofer, for a total of 5.1 channels).

LFE 0.1 channelThis channel is for the reproduction of low bass signals. Thefrequency range for this channel is 20 Hz to 120 Hz. Thischannel is counted as 0.1 because it only enforces a lowfrequency range compared to the full-range reproduced bythe other 5 channels in a Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 channelsystems.

CINEMA DSP D I G I T A L

Since the Dolby Surround and DTS systems were originallydesigned for use in movie theaters, their effect is best felt ina theater having many speakers and designed for acousticeffects. Since home conditions, such as room size, wallmaterial, number of speakers, and so on, can differ sowidely, it’s inevitable that there are differences in the soundheard as well. Based on a wealth of actually measured data,YAMAHA CINEMA DSP uses YAMAHA original soundfield technology to combine Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digitaland DTS systems to provide the visual and audio experienceof movie theater in the listening room of your own home.

SILENT CINEMAYAMAHA has developed a natural, realistic sound effectDSP algorithm for headphones.Parameters for headphones have been set for each soundfield so that accurate representations of all the sound fieldprograms can be enjoyed on headphones.

Virtual CINEMA DSPYAMAHA has developed a virtual CINEMA DSP algorithmthat allows you to enjoy DSP sound field surround effectseven without any rear speakers by using virtual rearspeakers.It is even possible to enjoy virtual CINEMA DSP in aminimum two-speaker system that does not include a centerspeaker.

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PCM (Linear PCM)Linear PCM is a signal format under which an analog audiosignal is digitized, recorded and transmitted without usingany compression. This is used as a method of recording CDsand DVD audio. The PCM system uses a technique forsampling the size of the analog signal per very small unit oftime. Standing for “pulse code modulation”, the analogsignal is encoded as pulses and then modulated forrecording.

Sampling frequency and number ofquantized bits

When digitizing an analog audio signal, the number of timesthe signal is sampled per second is called the samplingfrequency, while the degree of fineness when converting thesound level into a numeric value is called the number ofquantized bits.The range of rates that can be played back is determinedbased on the sampling rate, while the dynamic rangerepresenting the sound level difference is determined by thenumber of quantized bits. In principle, the higher thesampling frequency, the wider the range of frequencies thatcan be played back, and the higher the number of quantizedbits, the more finely the sound level can be reproduced.

I/O ASSIGN (SET MENU)Although component is normally connected according tojack names shown on the rear panel, this unit includes afunction that assigns jacks according to the componentbeing connected. If the component being used differs fromthe component name shown for this unit’s digital inputjacks, it is possible to assign jacks according to thecomponent being connected. This makes it possible tochange the jack assignment and effectively connect morecomponent.

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Antennas ................................................................................. 26Audio components (MD recorder, CD recorder andCD player) .............................................................................. 12External decoder ..................................................................... 12Power supply cords ................................................................ 18Speakers ................................................................................. 16Video components (DVD player, VCR andTV/digital TV or cable TV/satellite tuner) ............................. 14

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Dolby Digital ................................................................................. 51Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic) ............................................... 51DSP program

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MMemory back-up ............................................................... 28, 36, 41MEM. GUARD (SET MENU) ...................................................... 39Muting ........................................................................................... 22

PPackage contents ............................................................................. 3PCM ............................................................................................... 52Playing ........................................................................................... 21Power supply cords ....................................................................... 18Preset stations

Exchanging preset station ....................................................... 30Tuning in to a preset station ................................................... 29

Presetting tuningAutomatic preset tuning ......................................................... 28Manual preset tuning .............................................................. 29

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SSampling frequency ....................................................................... 52SET MENU ................................................................................... 35SILENT CINEMA ................................................................... 25, 51Sleep timer ..................................................................................... 42SP DLY TIME (SET MENU) ........................................................ 39Speaker

Output balance (test tone) ...................................................... 19Output levels (TIME/LEVEL mode) ...................................... 40Placement ............................................................................... 10

SPEAKER SET (SET MENU)BASS OUT ............................................................................. 37CENTER SP ........................................................................... 36MAIN LVL ............................................................................. 37MAIN SP ................................................................................ 36REAR LR SP .......................................................................... 36

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