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1. 7 8 Adjust the BALANCE control so that the effect sound output level of the left main speaker and the right main speaker are the same Front panel BALANCE o 9 Adjust the sound output levels of the center speaker and the rear speakers so that they become almost as same as that of the main speakers How to adjust Pressing the or key adjusts the level to the speaker except the main speakers currently outputting the test tone Pressing the key raises and the key lowers the level While adjusting the test tone is fixed on the selected speaker Remote control If desired you can select a speaker to output the test tone by pressing the or key once or more so that CENTER RIGHT SURROUND or LEFT SURROUND appears on the display While holding the or v key pressed the test tone is fixed on the selected speaker CENTER shows the center speaker is selected RIGHT SURROUND shows the right rear speaker and LEFT SURROUND shows the left rear speaker The output level of the selected speaker can be adjusted by the or key Remote control 30 10 12 1 0 For the front effect speaker level adjustment press the TEST key on the remot
2. WARNING Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit is on otherwise this unit may be damaged IF THIS UNIT FAILS TO TURN ON WHEN THE STANDBY ON SWITCH IS PRESSED The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be set to either end closely If so set the switch to either end closely IMPEDANCE SELECTOR i IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SWITCHED o e o o 200w max UNSWITCHED 100W MAX TOTAL General model NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation o_O Battery replacement If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used closer to the main unit the batteries are weak Replace both batteries with new ones Notes Use only AA R6 UM 3 batteries for replacement Be sure the polarities are correct See the illustration inside the battery compartment Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will not be used for an extended period of time If batteries leak dispose of them immediately Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come in contact with clothing etc Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries After you change batteries make sure to press the RESET button inside the battery compartment Remote control transmitter operation range Notes Remote control sensor Within approximately 19 7 feet The
3. Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Copyright 1992 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved By using the DTS decoder built into this unit you can experience the dramatic realism and impact of the DTS installed theater s high quality sound in your own home Laserdisc and compact disc and DVD in the near future are home audio format within which DTS can represent its high quality multi channel audio In addition to movies on laserdiscs many exciting new multi channel music recordings will also become available in the form of DTS encoded compact discs dts Manufactured under license from DTS Technology LLC Additionally licensed under the following US Patent 5 451 942 amp National Patent applications derived from PCT US95 00959 Additional U S and Foreign Patents pending DTS digital surround and coherent acoustics logos are trademarks of DTS Technology LLC All rights reserved CINEMA DSP Dolby Surround DSP DTS DSP Dolby Surround sound system and DTS system show their full ability in a large movie theater because movie sounds are originally designed to be reproduced in a large movie theater using many speakers It is difficult to create a sound environment similar to that of a movie theater in your listening room because the room size materials of inside walls the number of speakers etc of your listening room are much diff
4. and to Also refer to the owner s manual for each component to be connected to this unit CONNECTING AUDIO VIDEO SOURCE EQUIPMENT TO THIS UNIT For connections with audio video units use RCA type pin plug cables with the exception described later If you have YAMAHA audio video units numbered as 1 2 3 etc on the rear panel connections can be made easily only by connecting the output or input terminals of each unit to the same numbered terminals of this unit BASIC CONNECTIONS for Audio Units Turntable CD player OUTPUT OUTPUT General model x T OUTPUT MD recorder Tape deck 1 etc _ LINE OUT a LINE IN 3 SD O Tape deck 2 LINE OUT van LINE IN EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT 1 GND terminal For turntable use Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to the GND terminal will normally minimize hum but in some cases better results may be obtained with the ground wire disconnected 10 BASIC CONNECTIONS for Video Units General model DVDIVCR 3 OUT CAN BE USED AS A SECOND MONTON UUT iF SELECTED BY SET MENU MONITOR OUT PAL NTSC E oo PAL NTSC switch China and General models only This unit is designed for use with the NTSC and PAL television formats Set this switch to the position for the format your mo
5. Multi information display Shows the currently selected DSP program or information for several adjustments or setting changes made on this unit Input source indicators Show the currently selected input source by the arrow shaped cursor 1 DIGITAL and 00 PRO LOGIC indicators DO DIGITAL lights up when the built in Dolby Digital AC 3 Decoder is on and the signals of selected source encoded with the Dolby Digital AC 3 is not in 2 channels DO PRO LOGIC lights up when the built in Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder is on TAPE 2 MON O DSP indicator DSP lights up when the built in digital sound field processor is on 0 Digital audio input signal indicators These indicators show the type of digital signal currently input to this unit When PCM digital audio signals are input to this unit PCM lights up When digital audio signals encoded with the Dolby Digital AC 3 are input to this unit AC 3 lights up When digital audio signals encoded with the DTS are input to this unit DTS lights up SLEEP indicator Lights up while the built in SLEEP timer is functioning TAPE 2 MON indicator Lights up when the tape deck or MD recorder etc connected to the TAPE 2 PLAY REC AUDIO SIGNAL terminals on the rear of this unit is selected as the input source by pressing the TAPE 2 MON EXT DECODER button 25 ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT SELECTING THE OUTPUT MOD
6. 5 7k ST Fik 8 0k 42 7kH ERY 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Frequency Hz H R mi RR x dia mu NON q AYA iu WSS DOM 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Frequency Hz 8 PARAMETER INI Initializing parameters on a DSP program You can initialize all parameter settings on a DSP program Note that a DSP program has two or three subprograms all parameters on both subprograms are initialized by this operation Initializing method After selecting this function title in step 1 on page 32 press the or key to display the DSP program numbers 1 12 A program number whose parameters has been changed is marked with Press a DSP program selector key corresponding to the program number of which parameters you want to initialize When initialized the mark will disappear 9 MEMORY GUARD Locking DSP parameters and other adjustments If you wish to prevent accidental alteration to DSP parameters or other adjustments on this unit select ON In this position they are locked and cannot be changed The following functions on this unit can be locked by this operation e DSP parameters e Other functions in the SET MENU mode e ON SCREEN display key e LEVEL key e TEST key 37 10 VCR 3 VIDEO Switching the DVD VCR
7. FRONT PANEL e 23 When the lid iS OPEN 64 DISPLAY PANEL 25 USING OPERATION CONTROL KEYS When the lid is closed iiiiii 66 MACRO OPERATIONS When the lid is closed 68 SELECTING THE OUTPUT MODES SUITABLE FOR LEARNING A NEW FUNCTION sassis 70 YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM IN THE SET MENU MODE MAKING A NEW MACRO POeUP ROO OOCOCOOOCTOSOOCOCOOCOCOOCOCOOOCOOCOCOOOCCOOOCE OCTET 71 26 CLEARING LEARNED FUNCTIONS 72 TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS TO PLAYA SOURCE 39 TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE OR MD OR DUBBING FROM A TAPE TO ANOTHER 42 FOR SOUND CONTROL ON THIS UNIT 44 FEATURES 7 Speaker Configuration Main 110W 110W 80 RMS Output Power 0 015 THD 20 20 000 Hz Center 110W 8Q RMS Output Power 0 015 THD 20 20 000 Hz Rear 110W 110W 80 RMS Output Power 0 015 THD 20 20 000 Hz Front 35W 35W 80 RMS Output Power 0 05 THD 1 kHz Digital Sound Field Processor Dolby Digital AC 3 Decoder Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder DTS Decoder CINEMA DSP Theater like Sound Experience by the Combination of YAMAHA DSP Technology and Dolby Surround or DTS Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby Pro Logic Surround Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Balance Adjustment Speaker Output Mode Changing Capability SET MENU Mode which Provides You with 12 Titles of Setti
8. channels This is called the subwoofer channel or LFE channel This channel is counted as 0 1 thus giving rise to the term 5 1 channels in total In addition this unit incorporates a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder and Dolby Digital AC 3 decoder for multi channel sound reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded video sources and a DTS decoder for multi channel sound reproduction of DTS encoded audio and video sources The operation of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround Dolby Digital AC 3 or DTS decoder can be controlled by selecting a corresponding DSP program including combined operations of DSP and Dolby Pro Logic Surround DSP and Dolby Digital AC 3 or DSP and DTS This unit also features a built in automatic input balance control This always assures you the best performance without manual adjustment Furthermore our technicians armed with sophisticated measuring equipment have even made it possible to capture the acoustics of a variety of actual concert halls jazz clubs theaters etc from around the world to allow you to accurately recreate any one of these live performance environments all in your own home Dolby Surround is encoded on a lot of sound tracks of pre recorded video tapes laserdiscs and some TV cable broadcasts When you play a source encoded with Dolby Surround on this unit the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder decodes the signal and distributes the surround sound effects Compared to Dol
9. recorded to an MD recorder or tape deck or VCR 24 INPUT MODE button Switches the mode of selecting input signals between AUTO DTS and ANALOG modes for sources that input two or more types of signals to this unit Refer to page 41 for details For LD source this switches among AUTO AC 3 RF DTS DIGITAL and ANALOG modes VIDEO AUX terminals Connect an auxiliary video or audio input source unit such as a camcorder to these terminals If the connected video unit has a S video output terminal connect it to the S VIDEO terminal to obtain a high resolution picture The source connected to these terminals can be selected by the INPUT SELECTOR and REC OUT selector 17 Control door When it is not necessary to operate controls inside the control door close the door To open the door lt To close the door DISPLAY PANEL TV DBS lt LD VCR 1 lt p gt MD TAPE 1 VCR 2 lt p gt TUNER DVD VCR 3 lt p gt CD V AUX lt gt PHONO dits indicators When the built in DTS decoder is on either dts indicator lights up Red dts indicator lights up when playing a compact disc or laserdisc encoded with the DTS Orange dts indicator lights up when playing a DVD encoded with the DTS Ona DVD LD combi player if you play a laserdisc encoded with the DTS after playing a Video CD DVD etc the orange dts indicator may light up
10. 3 VIDEO OUT terminal to a second monitor out terminal If you wish to connect a second monitor TV or a projector to Notes this unit select MONTR position The DVD VCR 3 VIDEO e Even in the MONTR position the DVD VCR 3 VIDEO IN OUT terminal and S VIDEO terminal also is switched to a terminal can be used as a normal video signal input terminal second monitor out terminal so you can connect this terminal and the DVD VCR 3 AUDIO SIGNAL IN OUT terminals as to the video input terminal of another monitor TV normal audio input output terminals If using the DVD VCR 3 terminals for connecting a third video cassette recorder only be sure to select REC OUT position If the picture on the monitor is disturbed while the third video cassette recorder is functionning MONTR position may be selected If so select REC OUT position 11 INPUT MODE Selecting the initial input mode of the sources connected to the TV DBS and DVD VCR 3 input terminals For the sources connected to the TV DBS and DVD VCR 3 Operating method input terminals of this unit only you can designate the input After selecting this function title in step 1 on page 32 press mode that is automatically selected when the power of this unit the or key Next select the input source TV DBS or is switched on DVD VCR 3 by pressing the or key so that the arrow points to its name and then select the AUTO or LAST mode AUTO In this p
11. Canada models 180W e China and General models 200W ee Voltage Selector China and General Models only The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply Voltages are 110 120 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL TOR NATURAL OUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP A1 STANDBY ON SET MENU NEXT lt PROGRAM gt EFFECT INPUT MODE PHONES BASS BALANCE REC OUT VIDEO AUX o SOURCE mo taPe Et ch rv DBs Vinco aun STANDBY ON switch INPUT SELECTOR Press this switch to turn the power to this unit on Press it Selects the input source that you want to listen to and watch again to turn this unit into the standby mode The selected source is shown on the display When you press this switch to turn the power on you will hear a click and a sound of the built in fan rotating for a 0 Master VOLUME control moment Simultaneously controls volume level at all outputs front effect main rear center and subwoofer This does not affect REC Standby mode OUT level In this state this unit consumes a very small quantity of When the volume is decreased by pressing the MUTE key power to receive infrared signals f
12. Center Channel Graphic Equalizer The built in five band graphic equalizer is used to tailor over a 6 dB range the overall output frequency response of the center channel The five bands cover the complete audible sound spectrum and are centered on 100 Hz 300 Hz 1 kHz 3 kHz and 10 kHz frequencies Adjustment should be done to each frequency individually Adjusting method After selecting the function title in step 1 on page 32 press the or key to display the condition of the equalizer Then select a frequency with the v or key and adjust its level with the or key Adjustment can be made by monitoring sounds using the test tone To use the test tone press the TEST key so that TEST DOLBY SUR appears on the display before making adjustment The test tone is output from the center speaker s 7 CINEMA EQ Adjusting the tonal balance of speakers It is difficult to balance tonal quality of the main center front effect and rear effect speakers because they may be different in type and size and their setting positions and heights are also different The built in CINEMA Equalizer enables you to balance tonal quality of the speakers easily by adjusting tonal quality of the main center front effect and rear effect channels individually This is also useful to compensate for loss of tonal response of the main and center speakers when these speakers are placed behind the projection screen if you
13. TV DBS e ud nav OUT TAPE 2 sue WOOFER j SURROUND f DVD vera DIGITAL SIGNAL 00000000 DVDIVER 3 OUT CAN BE USED AS A SECOND MONITOR QUT IF SELECTED 0000000 0000000 MONITOR D PAL NTSC o 00000000 EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT General model 15 E Connecting to S VIDEO terminals If your video cassette recorder LD player etc and your monitor are equipped with S high resolution video terminals connect them to this unit s S VIDEO terminals and connect this unit s S VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal to the S video input of your monitor Otherwise connect the composite video terminals from your video cassette recorder LD player etc to the VIDEO terminals of this unit and connect this unit s VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal to the composite video input of your monitor Note If video signals are sent to both S VIDEO input and VIDEO input terminals the signals will be sent to their respective output terminals LD player Video cassette recorder 1 VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN DVD player or video cassette recorder 3 VIDEO IN Notes about the Video superimpose e f you watch a video source that is connected to both S VIDEO and VIDEO input terminals of this unit signals of screen display information are outp
14. i DIGITAL IN COAXIAL DVD player etc OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT pv vera COAXIAL OPTICAL co PLAY MD TAPE 1 DIGITAL SIGNAL General model E Connecting to DOLBY DIGITAL AC 3 RF output of the LD player If your LD player has a DOLBY DIGITAL AC 3 RF signal output terminal connect it to this unit s DO DIGITAL AC 3 RF SIGNAL input terminal Audio signals encoded with the Dolby Digital AC 3 are input to this unit by this connection To play back an LD source with the Dolby Digital decoded set the input mode of LD to AUTO or AC 3 RF Refer to page 41 for details It is also necessary to connect the LD player to this unit s OPTICAL digital audio signal input terminal and or analog audio signal input terminals regardless of the DOLBY DIGITAL AC 3 RF signal connection for playing back an LD source with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround or the DTS decoded or in normal stereo or monaural Note DOLBY DIGITAL AC 3 RF audio input signal cannot be recorded by a tape deck MD recorder or VCR To record an LD source the LD player must be connected to the OPTICAL digital audio signal input terminal and or analog audio signal input terminals of this unit LD player DIGITAL OUT DOLBY DIGITAL AC 3 RF 5 OUTPUT o o glg S a a lt gt gt op Tac eae j ca SIGNAL AUDIO SIGAIAL ep O PHONO D fam ui
15. of two subwoofers is recommended To connect two subwoofers to this unit connect one SUBWOOFER SPLIT terminal to the INPUT terminal of the amplifier driving a subwoofer and the other SUBWOOFER SPLIT terminal to the INPUT terminal of the amplifier driving the other subwoofer and then connect each subwoofer to the corresponding amplifier COUPLER MAIN CH CENTER SUBWOOFER FRONT REAR SURROUND MONO SPLIT Subwoofer system system Subwoofer With some subwoofers including the Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System the amplifier and subwoofer are in the same unit Refer to page 21 for details about the SUBWOOFER MONO SPLIT terminals 19 20 E IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch Be sure to switch this only when the power to this unit is not on Select the position whose requirements your speaker system meets WARNING Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit is on otherwise this unit may be damaged IF THIS UNIT FAILS TO TURN ON WHEN THE STANDBY ON SWITCH IS PRESSED The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be set to either end closely If so set the switch to either end closely IMPEDANCE SELECTOR General model Left position Rear The impedance of each speaker must be 4Q or higher Center If you use two center speakers the impedance of each speaker must be 4Q or higher If you use one center sp
16. sounds is often undetectable until it is too late YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels shbicime SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After unpacking check that the following parts are included Remote Control Transmitter mE gq 8p 8 q 000000000008 q q q q Il q q q q q q QI Batteries size AA R6 UM 3 User function stickers Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA AV Amplifier CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS USING DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR DSP PLAYING A SOURCE WITH AN EFFECT OF THE SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR DSP 45 ADJUSTING OUTPUT LEVEL OF THE CENTER RIGHT FEATURES REAR LEFT REAR FRONT EFFECT SPEAKERS AND SUBWOOFER pico 48 CAUTION BRIEF OVERVIEW OF DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER PROFILE OF THIS UNIT SPEAKER SETUP DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD CONNECTIONS PARAMETERS siii 58 CONNECTING AUDIO VIDEO SOURCE EQUIPMENT TO THIS UNIT ssnaanori siae ian 10 SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER CONNECTING SPEAKERS nn 18 PLUGGING IN THIS UNIT 22 REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER BASIC OPERATIONS When the lid is open 62 LEARNING NEW CONTROL FUNCTIONS
17. taken so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated SPECIAL NOTES FOR FCC COMPOSITE DEVICE for US customers only This device is a composite system The digital device component may not cause harmful interference FCC INFORMATION for US customers only 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT This product when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual meets FCC requirements Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority granted by the FCC to use the product 2 IMPORTANT When connecting this product to accessories and or another product use only high quality shielded cables Cable s supplied with this product MUST be used Follow all installation instructions Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA 3 NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations Part 15 for Class B digital devices Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices This equipment generates uses radio frequencies and if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices Compliance with FCC regulation
18. the CENTER SPEAKER precisely between the two MAIN SPEAKERS To avoid interference keep the speaker above or below the television monitor or use a magnetically shielded speaker If using a SUBWOOFER such as a Yamaha Active Servo Subwoofer System the position of the speaker is not so critical because low bass tones are not highly directional If for some reason it is not practical to use a center speaker it is possible to enjoy movie viewing without it Best results however are obtained with the full system Use of a Subwoofer Expands Your Sound Field It is also possible to further expand your system with the addition of a subwoofer and amplifier The use of a subwoofer is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels but also for reproducing signals at the subwoofer channel with high fidelity during playing back a source with the Dolby Digital AC 3 or the DTS decoded You may wish to choose the convenience of a Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System which has its own built in power amplifier 2 2 2 Main speaker Front effect speaker Center speaker O Subwoofer Rear speaker Four Possible Types of Speaker System Configurations Recommended 4 Speaker System 5 Speaker System Simplest system Good for Audio Video sources You can enjoy widely diffused sound by only adding two By the use of center speaker ce
19. the main speakers are used for both the main channels and the front effect channels Use of the Center Dialog Speaker Is Recommended When playing back a source with the Dolby Pro Logic decoded or playing back a source which contains center channel signals with the Dolby Digital AC 3 or the DTS decoded dialog vocals etc are output from the center channel Therefore if you want to maximize the performance of your Audio Video home theater system it is recommended that you use a center channel speaker Speakers and Speaker Placement Your full seven speaker system will require three speaker pairs the MAIN SPEAKERS your normal stereo speakers the FRONT EFFECT SPEAKERS and the REAR SPEAKERS plus the CENTER SPEAKER You may also be using a SUBWOOFER The MAIN SPEAKERS should be high performance models and have enough power handling capacity to accept the maximum output of your audio system Other speakers do not have to be equal to the MAIN SPEAKERS For precise sound localization however it is ideal to use high performance models that can reproduce sounds in full range for the CENTER SPEAKER the FRONT EFFECT and REAR SPEAKERS Place the MAIN SPEAKERS in the normal position Place the FRONT EFFECT SPEAKERS further apart than the MAIN SPEAKERS on either side of and 0 5 1m behind and above the MAIN SPEAKER pair Place the REAR SPEAKERS behind your listening position They should be nearly 1 8m up from the floor Place
20. use a projector in place of aTV The CINEMA Equalizer consists of the High shelving equalizer HIGH and the Parametric equalizer PEQ The High shelving equalizer changes high frequency characteristics smoothly and the Parametric equalizer boosts or cuts any selected frequency smoothly Adjusting method 1 After selecting this function title in step 1 on page 32 press the or key 2 Select the channels on which you will make adjustments by pressing the Y or key so that the arrow points the corresponding title bj Gj Ronnen Left main center and right main channels FRNT EFC onerosi Front effect channels REAR EFO P innnan Rear channels 3 Press the or key to turn the equalizer for the selected channels to ON 4 Press the key repeatedly until the title of adjusting mode 7A L C R EQ 7B FRNT EFCT EQ 7C REAR EFCT EQ for the channels on which you will make adjustments is displayed The adjusting mode will not be displayed for the channels that are set to OFF in step 2 5 Make adjustments for the selected channels Select the item with the V or key and change the value with the or key HIGH FROA Selects a turnover frequency of the High shelving equalizer GAIN Adjusts the maximum equalizing level PEQ FRQ Selects a frequency you will boost or cut GAIN gian Adjusts the equalizing level on the selected frequency
21. 12 To prevent lightning damage disconnect the AC power plug and antenna cable when there is an electrical storm 13 Grounding or polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization of an appliance is not defeated 14 Do not connect an audio equipment to the AC outlet on the rear panel if the equipment requires more power than the outlet is rated to provide This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if this unit itself is turned off This state is called the standby mode In this state this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power Voltage Selector China and General Models only The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply Voltages are 110 120 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz FREQUENCY STEP switch China and General Models only Because the interstation frequency spacing differs in different areas set tte FREQUENCY STEP switch located at the rear according to the frequency spacing in your area Before setting this switch disconnect the AC power plug of this unit from the AC outlet FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS
22. 3B D RANGE Adjusting dynamic range e Choices MAX STD MIN Preset position MAX e This adjustment is effective only when the Dolby Digital AC 3 is decoded MAX Dynamic range is the difference between the maximum level and the minimum level of sounds Sounds on a movie originally designed for movie theaters feature very wide dynamic range Dolby Digital AC 3 technology can bring the original sound track into a home audio format with this wide dynamic range unchanged In this position a source encoded with the Dolby Digital AC 3 is reproduced in the original sound track s wide dynamic range providing you with powerful sounds like a movie theater Selecting this position will be more ideal if you can listen to a source in a high output level in a room specially soundproofed for audio video enjoyment STD Standard Powerful sounds of extremely wide dynamic range are not always suitable for home use Depending upon the condition of your listening environment it may not be possible to increase the sound output level as high as a movie theater However in a level suitable for listening in your room the low level parts of source sound cannot be heard well because they will be lost among noises in your environment Dolby Digital AC 3 technology also made it possible to reduce an original sound track s dynamic range for a home audio format by compressing the data of sound In this position a source enco
23. Adjustment can be made by monitoring sounds using the test tone To use the test tone press the TEST key so that TEST DOLBY SUR or TEST DSP appears on the display The test tone is fixed on the channels on which you make an adjustment and output from the corresponding speakers It is recommended to make these adjustments together with the tonal quality adjustment of the center speaker on the function 6 CENTER GEQ Note Excessive increase of the GAIN level may cause an overload It is recommended to adjust the GAIN level so that it becomes lower than the preset value 35 E Preset value of the CINEMA Equalizer e meee peep ie ee 6 4 H H4 4 4 TH 4 AH LCR E LITIO CLIMI 1 oe oe ee HIGH FRQ 12 7 kHz a RI el RI CUI I N GAIN i 83dB i oe PURI ei meet ath shel TEL ay PEG FRQ 12 7 kHz PEQ GAIN cca 4 dB i SJ HIGH lZ HIGH PEQ OVERALL GAIN dB 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Frequency Hz FRONT REAR EFCT EQ ae ies a ll lil A VI Se oe ical eae HIGH FRQ 12 7 kHz Fei uni e GAIN Li 0 dB PEQ FRQ 8 0 kHz GAIN ili 3 dB GAIN dB 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Frequency Hz E F
24. ES SUITABLE FOR YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM IN THE SET MENU MODE This unit provides you with the following functions to distribute respective output signals to suitable speakers in your audio system When speaker connections are all completed select a proper position on each function to make the best use of your speaker system For details about the SET MENU mode refer to pages 32 to 38 1 SPEAKER SET 1A CENTER SP 1B REAR SP 1C MAIN SP 1D LFE BASS OUT 1E FRONT MIX 1F MAIN LEVEL E DESCRIPTION OF EACH FUNCTION 1A CENTER SP Choices LARGE LRG SMALL SML NONE Preset position LRG LRG SML NONE 26 Select this position when your center speaker is approximately the same size as the main speakers Select this position when you use a center speaker that is smaller than the main speakers In this position low bass signals below 90 Hz at the center channel are output from the SUBWOOFER terminals or the main speakers if the MAIN position is selected on 1D LFE BASS OUT Select this position when you do not have a center speaker The center channel sound will be output from the left and right main speakers 1B REAR SP Choices LARGE SMALL Preset position LARGE LARGE SMALL Select this position if your rear speakers have a high ability for bass reproduction or a subwoofer is connected to the rear speaker in parallel In this position full range signals are output from the rear
25. NEXT on the remote control transmitter Sa Note Be sure to use the remote control transmitter with the des lid open PARAMETER SET MENU 3 Repeat step 1 and 2 to make a setting change or adjustment on any other function Note A detailed adjusting method by using the remote control transmitter s keys is described for each function on pages 33 to Remote control 38 When you make an adjustment on the front panel note the following e keys on the remote control transmitter are identical with the SET MENU button on the front panel e V key on the remote control transmitter is identical with the NEXT button on the front panel 1 Press once or more until the title of function on which you will make a change appears on the display Front panel SET MENU n In addition note that the key on the remote control 32 transmitter can be used to change selections in the order reverse to the V key E DESCRIPTIONS OF THE FUNCTIONS 1 SPEAKER SET Selecting the output modes suitable for your speaker system Refer to pages 26 to 28 for details Once you have selected proper modes you do not have to make a setting change until any alteration is made in your speaker system 2 LOW FREQ TEST Adjusting subwoofer level by using the test tone The internal low frequency te
26. Surround This unit employs a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder similar to professional Dolby Stereo decoders used in many movie theaters By using the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder you can experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby Stereo theater sound in your own home Dolby Pro Logic employs a four channel five speaker system The Pro Logic Surround system divides the input signal into four levels the left and right main channels the center channel used for dialog and the rear surround sound channel used for sound effects background noise and other ambient noises The center channel allows listeners seated in even less than ideal positions to hear the dialog originating from the action on the screen while experiencing good stereo imaging Dolby Digital AC 3 Dolby Digital AC 3 is a new generation of Dolby Surround sound system which is a spatial sound processing format developed for 35 mm film movies by employing low bit rate audio coding Dolby Digital AC 3 is a digital surround sound system that provides completely independent multi channel audio to consumers In multi channel form Dolby Digital AC 3 provides five full range channels in what is sometimes referred to as a 3 2 configuration three front channels left center and right plus two surround channels A sixth bass only effect channel is also provided for output of LFE low frequency effect or low bass effects that are independent of other
27. TAMARA Natural Sound AV Amplifier Amplificateur audiovisuel Son Naturel YAMAHA saruna souno av ampurien DeP A1 OWNERS MANUAL MODEIDEMPHO SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below Model Serial No The serial number is located on the rear of the unit Retain this Owner s Manual in a safe place for future reference e Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 1 6A A unit and cart combination should be Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is
28. all range 85 250 Hz of frequencies are output Adjust subwoofer level with the control on the subwoofer so that the subwoofer sound matches the sound of other speakers in any range of low frequencies Note This low frequency test tone can also be applied to check the bass response in your room For the best bass condition bass sound must be heard definitely at any position in your room If not change the setting of subwoofer or furniture in your room 3 DLBY DGTL DOLBY DIGITAL SET Adjusting method After selecting the title 8 DLBY DGTL SET in step 1 on page 32 press the or key to display the title 3A LFE LEVEL To select the title 3B D RANGE press the key To select the title 3A LFE LEVEL again press the key Then make a setting change or adjustment with the or key 3A LFE LEVEL Adjusting the output level at the LFE low frequency effect channel e Control range 20 dB to 0 dB Preset value 0 dB e This adjustment is effective only when the Dolby Digital AC 3 is decoded and the signals of selected source encoded with the Dolby Digital AC 3 contain LFE signals Adjusts the output level at the LFE low frequency effect channel If the LFE signals are mixed with signals at other channels to output them from the same speakers the ratio of LFE signal level to the level of other signals are adjusted Refer to page 5 for details about the LFE channel
29. by Pro Logic that is referred to a 3 1 system left front center right front and just one surround channel Dolby Digital AC 3 features two surround channels called stereo or split surrounds each offering the same full range fidelity as the three front channels By using the built in Dolby Digital AC 3 decoder you can experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby Stereo Digital theater sound in your own home Sound of wide dynamic range reproduced by the five full range channels presents listeners much excitement that has never been experienced before Precise sound orientation by the discrete digital sound processing expands realism that the original movie possesses Dolby Digital AC 3 forms 5 1 channels as mentioned on the previous page and moreover it can also form fewer channels for example 2 channel stereo and monaural You may be able to find some 2 channel stereo and or monaural sources encoded with the Dolby Digital AC 3 in a market If a 2 channel stereo source encoded with the Dolby Digital AC 3 is played back as the input source and the DSP program No 10 11 or 12 is used at the same time the source is first decoded with the Dolby Digital AC 3 decoder into 2 channels and then decoded with the Dolby Pro Logic decoder In such a case only the decoding of Dolby Pro Logic is shown on the display panel of this unit DTS Digital Surround The DTS Digital Theater Systems system was developed to r
30. create a wide acoustic environment and much surround effect in the room without losing high channel separation With wide dynamic range of Dolby Digital AC 3 or DTS sound this sound field combination lets you feel as if you were watching a movie in the newest Dolby Stereo Digital theater or DTS installed theater This will be the most ideal home theater sound at the present time This combination is available when the digital sound field program No 7 8 9 10 11 or DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS DIGITAL SUR Enhanced of No 12 is selected and the input signal of source is encoded with the Dolby Digital AC 3 except in 2 channels or encoded with the DTS SPEAKER SETUP Setting Up Your Speaker System This unit has been designed to provide the best sound field quality with a full seven speaker system setup using a pair of main speakers to output main source sounds two extra pairs of effect speakers to generate the sound field plus one center speaker for dialog We therefore recommend that you use a seven speaker setup A four speaker system using only one pair of effect speakers for the sound field will still provide impressive ambience and effects however and may be a good way to begin with this unit You can always upgrade to the full seven speaker system later In the 4 or 5 speaker system the Digital Sound Field Processing is still performed but
31. ded with the Dolby Digital AC 3 is reproduced in the compressed dynamic range of the source suitable for low level listening If you desire you can adjust the dynamic range manually only when the STD position is selected E H LEVEL CUT High Level Cut Scale Control range 0 0 to 1 0 Preset value 1 0 Adjusts the dynamic range of high level signals of source The larger the value the more the range is reduced The smaller the value the range is more widened E L LEVEL BST Low Level Boost Scale Control range 0 0 to 1 0 Preset value 1 0 Adjusts the dynamic range of low level signals of source The larger the value the more the range is widened The smaller the value the range is more reduced Adjusting method Select the title H LEVEL CUT or L LEVEL BST by pressing the Y or key and adjust its value by pressing the or key MIN In this position dynamic range is more reduced than in the STD position Selecting this position will be effective when you must listen to a source in extremely low level In this position it may happen that sound is output faintly or not output normally depending on a source In that case select the MAX or STD position 4 DTS SET Adjusting method After selecting the title 4 DTS SET in step 1 on page 32 press the or key to display the title 4A LFE LEVEL Then adjust its level with the or key 4A LFE LEVEL Adjusting the outp
32. e Set to the oo position remote control transmitter to the PARAMETER position Remote control 2 Turn the power on PARAMETER Front panel Remote control SYSTEM POWERON SET MENU SANEREN or 6 Press the TEST key on the remote control transmitter so that TEST DOLBY SUR appears on the display to enter test mode 3 Front panel Remote control BASS TREBLE BALANCE TEST i Da 2y EET gt 2 7 2 2 2 e a a 3 a 3 a 3 a 4 a a g 4 LE B 8 B LS 5A Set to the 0 position ezo JX n eS 29 YAMAHA saruna souno av ameumen pensar 7 Turn up the volume Remote control You will hear a test tone like pink noise from the left main speaker then the center speaker then the right main speaker then the right rear speaker and then the left rear speaker for about 2 5 seconds each The display changes as shown below Main L Center Main R Rear R Rear L The state of test tone output is also shown on the monitor screen by an image of audio listening room This is convenient for adjusting each speaker level TEST DOLBY SUR l wie QQQ EFFECT LEVEL CENTER 2dB da If the function 1A CENTER SP in the SET MENU mode is set in the NONE position you will hear the center channel test tone from the left and right main speakers
33. e left main and left rear channels are output to the SPLIT L terminal and signals from the right main and right rear channels are to the SPLIT R terminal separately FRONT terminals These terminals are for front effect channel line output There is no connection to these terminals when you use the built in amplifier However if you drive front effect speakers with an external stereo power amplifier connect the input terminals of the external amplifier MAIN IN or AUX terminals of an amplifier or a receiver to these terminals REAR SURROUND terminals These terminals are for rear channel line output There is no connection to these terminals when you use the built in amplifier However if you drive rear speakers with an external stereo power amplifier connect the input terminals of the external amplifier MAIN IN or AUX terminals of an amplifier or a receiver to these terminals Notes Output level of signals from all of these terminals are adjusted by the use of VOLUME control on the front panel or MASTER VOLUME keys on the remote control transmitter If an external power amplifier is connected to the FRONT or REAR output terminals the corresponding internal amplifier will be turned off and no output will be available at the SPEAKERS terminals 21 PLUGGING IN THIS UNIT e After completing all connections plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC outlet e Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet if this unit
34. e control transmitter again so that TEST DSP appears on the display Remote control TEST A calibration signal should be heard from the main speakers and the front effect speakers in turn Front effect 1 2 When the adjustment is finished press the TEST key once again to cancel the test tone Remote control TEST Disappears 1 1 Adjust the front effect speaker level by pressing the or key so that it becomes almost as same as that of the main speakers While adjusting the test tone is fixed on the front effect speaker Remote control Pressing the or v key makes the test tone fix on the left front effect speaker and the right front effect speaker respectively This is helpful for you to check that each speaker is correctly connected to this unit Notes e Once you have completed these adjustments you can adjust whole sound level on your audio system by using the VOLUME control or the MASTER VOLUME keys on the remote control transmitter only e f you use external power amplifiers you may also use their volume controls to achieve proper balance e If the function 1A CENTER SP in the SET MENU mode is set in the NONE position in step 9 the sound output level of the center speaker cannot be adjusted This is because in this mode the center sound is automatically output from the left and right main speakers e lf there is insufficien
35. eaker the impedance of the speaker must be 4Q or higher Main The impedance of each speaker must be 4Q or higher Front effect The impedance of each speaker must be 6Q or higher Right position Rear The impedance of each speaker must be 8Q or higher Center If you use two center speakers the impedance of each speaker must be 4Q or higher If you use one center speaker the impedance of the speaker must be 8Q or higher Main The impedance of each speaker must be 8Q or higher Front effect The impedance of each speaker must be 8Q or higher E To drive main center front effect and or rear speakers with external amplifiers The speaker connections described on page 18 are fine for most applications If for some reason however you wish to drive main center front effect and or rear speakers with your existing amplifier etc the following terminals are available for connecting external amplifier s to this unit MAIN CH PRE MAIN 1 MAIN CH PRE OUT MAIN IN terminals The PRE OUT terminals are for main channel line output and the MAIN IN terminals are for line input to the built in main channel amplifier The PRE OUT and MAIN IN terminals must be connected with jumper bars when the built in amplifier is used However if you drive main speakers with an external stereo power amplifier first remove the jumper bars and then connect the input terminals of the external amplifier MAIN IN or AUX te
36. en the knob and secure the wire 18 Note on center speaker connection One or two center speakers can be connected to this unit If you cannot place the center speaker on or under the TV it is recommended to use two center speakers and place them on both sides of the TV to orient the center sound at the center position When using one center speaker connect it to either the A or B terminals and set the CENTER SPEAKERS switch to A OR B bottom position When using two center speakers connect them to the A and B terminals and set the switch to A B top position If however you will not use a center speaker be sure to set the function 1A CENTER SP in the SET MENU mode in the NONE position See page 26 Center Center speaker speaker 1O Se m OFC CENTER SPEAKERS switch Note on a subwoofer connection You may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce low frequencies or to output low bass sound from the subwoofer channel when reproducing discrete signals When using one subwoofer connect the SUBWOOFER MONO terminal of this unit to the INPUT terminal of the subwoofer amplifier and connect the speaker terminals of the subwoofer amplifier to the subwoofer COUPLER MAIN CH CENTER SUBWOOFER FRONT REAR PRE MAIN SURROUND OUT IN MONO SPLIT OUT Subwoofer system If you wish to obtain more presence in your listening room the use
37. eplace analog soundtracks of movies with six discrete channels of digital soundtracks and now it is installed in many theaters around the world The DTS digital playback system changed the way we experienced movies in theaters with six discrete channels of superb digital audio The DTS technology through intense research and development made it possible to deliver a similar encode decode discrete technology to home audio surround sound entertainment The DTS Digital Surround is an encode decode system which delivers six channels of master quality 20 bit audio technically 5 1 channels which means 5 full range left center right and two surround channels plus a subwoofer LFE channel as 0 1 It is compatible with the 5 1 speaker configurations that are currently available for home theater systems The DTS Digital Surround algorithm is designed to encode the six channels of 20 bit audio onto any laserdisc or compact disc or DVD in the near future with considerably less data compression Laserdisc and DVD are home audio formats that could benefit from Dolby Digital AC 3 In the near future Dolby Digital AC 3 will also be applied to DBS CATV and HDTV The ongoing release of Dolby Stereo Digital theatrical films now underway will provide an immediate source of Dolby Digital AC 3 encoded video software DO mov DIGITAL Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby AC 3
38. er supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit Cleaning The unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Nonuse Periods The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the inside of the unit Damage Requiring Service The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit or The unit has been exposed to rain or The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged m oO Servicing The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond those means described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel Power Lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be
39. erent from those of a movie theater Yamaha DSP technology made it possible to present you with nearly the same sound experience as that of a large movie theater in your listening room by compensating for lack of presence and dynamics in your listening room with its original digital sound fields combined with Dolby Surround sound or DTS Digital Surround sound CINEMA DSP The YAMAHA CINEMA DSP logo indicates those programs are created by the combination of YAMAHA DSP technology and Dolby Surround or DTS Dolby Pro Logic 2 Digital Sound Fields Digital sound fields are created on the presence side and the rear surround side of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoded sound field respectively They create a wide acoustic environment and emphasize surround effect in the room letting you feel much presence as if you were watching a movie in a popular Dolby Stereo theater This combination is available when the digital sound field program No 7 8 9 10 11 or PRO LOGIC Enhanced of No 12 is selected and the input signal of source is analog PCM audio or encoded with the Dolby Digital AC 3 in 2 channels Dolby Digital AC 3 or DTS 3 Digital Sound Fields Digital sound fields are created on the presence side and the independent left and right surround sides of the Dolby Digital AC 3 decoded or the DTS decoded sound field respectively They
40. is not to be used for a long period of time VOLTAGE SELECTOR IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SET BEFORE POWER ON REAR 1 BOMIN SPEAKER FRONT EFFECT BOMIN SPEAKER mal To AC outlet AC OUTLETS SWITCHED UNSWITCHED FRONT REAR SURROUND OO OO General model TH AC OUTLET S U S A Canada China and General models a RR RT A IE 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS 1 UNSWITCHED OUTLET Europe U K and Australia models E A E alii 1 SWITCHED OUTLET Use these to connect the power cords from your components to this unit The power to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this unit s STANDBY ON switch or the provided remote control transmitters SYSTEM POWER ON and STANDBY keys These outlets will supply power to any connected unit whenever this unit is turned on The maximum power total power consumption of components that can be connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET S is as follows e U S A model 120W e Except U S A model 100W 22 b b Ci Cl CI e I00W MAX TOTA he MAX fo The power to the UNSWITCHED outlet is not controlled by this unit s STANDBY ON switch or the provided remote control transmitters SYSTEM POWER ON and STANDBY keys This outlet will supply power to the connected unit even if this unit is in the standby mode The maximum power total power consumption of components that can be connected to the UNSWITCHED AC OUTLET is as follows e U S A and
41. ition SW MAIN Select this position if your system does not include a subwoofer In this position full range signals present at the main channels signals from the LFE channel and other low bass signals that are selected on 1A CENTER SP to 1C MAIN SP to be distributed from other channels are output from the main speakers SW BOTH Select either the SW or BOTH position if your system includes a subwoofer In either position signals at LFE channel and other low bass signals that are selected on 1A CENTER SP to 1C MAIN SP to be distributed from other channels are output from the SUBWOOFER terminals When the LARGE position is selected on 1C MAIN SP in the SW position no signal is distributed from the main channels to the SUBWOOFER terminals however in the BOTH position low bass signals from the main channels are output to both of the main speakers and the SUBWOOFER terminals Choices Normal 10dB Preset position Normal Normal 10dB Normally select this position Select this position if the volume levels to the center rear and or front effect speakers are lower than the level to the main speakers even though they are adjusted to maximum The volume level to the main speakers are decreased by 10 dB so you can adjust the speaker output level balance properly 27 E METHOD OF CHANGING SELECTIONS Operations should be made watching information on this unit s display panel or the
42. me named analog audio signal terminals of this unit because digital signal cannot be recorded by a tape deck or VCR connected to only analog audio signal terminals of this unit You can switch the selection of input signals between digital and analog easily See page 41 for details However if you connect an MD recorder or DAT to this unit s OPTICAL MD TAPE 1 PLAY and REC terminals it can record input sources connected to this unit s OPTICAL digital signal input terminals COAXIAL Notes e When you connect an audio video unit to both of the digital and analog terminals of this unit make sure to connect to both terminals of the same name e Be sure to attach the covers when the OPTICAL terminals are not being used in order to protect the terminals from dust e All digital audio signal input terminals are applicable to the sampling frequency of 32 kHz 44 1 kHz and 48 kHz e In order to make this unit perform a successful DTS decoding the DTS bitstream must not be altered manipulated or corrupted in the process that it is sent from the DIGITAL OUT terminal of a unit playing back a source encoded with the DTS to a digital signal input terminal of this unit TV Satellite tuner LD player OPTICAL OPTICAL DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT I OUT OUT I T CD player i I I I OPTICAL COAXIAL l DIGITAL DIGITAL l OUT x OUT pa MD recorder DAT OPTICAL etc DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL
43. monitor screen 1 YAMAHA saruna souno Av asmumen osmar 6000 3 42 PARAMETER SET MENU If you will use the remote control transmitter set the PARAMETER SET MENU switch to the SET MENU position on the remote control transmitter Note Be sure to use the remote control transmitter with the lid open PARAMETER SET MENU 1 Turn the power to this unit on If you want to display information on the monitor turn the power to the monitor on Front panel Remote control SYSTEM POWER ON 3 Front panel Remote control SET MENU NEXT Press once t mos DID VOR 1 MOTAPE 1 vere TUNER DvowcR 3 co V AUX PHONO 2 Select the title 1 SPEAKER SET by pressing the button figured below once or more so that the title appears on the display Remote control Front panel SET MENU NEXT CLI GH TvDES DID VERA vere TUNER voc 3 HO VAUX 4 Press or once or more so that the arrow shaped cursor points the position you will select Front panel Remote control SET MENU NEXT wos DID VCR 1 MOTAPE 1 VERE TUNER Dvover 3 co in V AUX PHONO Cursor 28 5 In the same way select a prope
44. nd U K models Make a connection as figured below with a commercially available scart plug connector cable DVONCR 3 OUT CAN BE USED AS A SECOND MONITOR QUT IF SELECTED BY SET MENU MONITOR OUT No connection AUDIO R Monitor TV Scart plug connector cable Projector E Connecting to VIDEO AUX terminals on the front panel These terminals are used to connect any video input source such as a camcorder to this unit VIDEO AUX VIDEO L AUDIO A 54 J AUDIO OUT R AUDIO OUT L VIDEO OUT E S VIDEO OUT Camcorder dp Seen S VIDEO 13 14 E Connecting to digital OPTICAL and COAXIAL terminals If your CD player MD recorder LD player DVD player TV satellite tuner etc are equipped with coaxial or optical digital audio signal output terminals they can be connected to this unit s COAXIAL and or OPTICAL digital signal input terminals To make a connection between optical digital audio signal terminals remove the cover from each terminal and then connect them by using a commercially available optical fiber cable that conforms to EIAJ standards Other cables might not function correctly Even if you connect an audio video unit to the OPTICAL or COAXIAL terminal of this unit you must keep the unit connected with the sa
45. ng Changes and Adjustments for Using This Unit in the Best Condition in Your Audio Video System BASS EXTENSION Switch for Reinforcing Bass Response On Screen Display Function Helpful in Controlling This Unit REC OUT Selector which is Independent of Input Source Selection SLEEP Timer Digital Audio Signal Terminals 5 OPTICAL Inputs 3 COAXIAL Inputs 1 DOLBY DIGITAL AC 3 RF Input 1 OPTICAL Output 6 Channel Audio Signal Input Terminals for Connecting with an External Audio Signal Decoder etc Video Signal Input Output Capability Including S Video Connections Learning Remote Control Transmitter 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 future reference 2 Install this unit in a cool dry clean place away from windows heat sources sources of excessive vibration dust moisture and cold Avoid sources of humming transformers motors To prevent fire or electrical shock do not expose the unit to rain or water 3 Never open the cabinet If something drops into the set contact your dealer 4 Do not use force on switches controls or connection wires When moving the unit first disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to other equipment Never pull the wires themselves 5 The openings on the cabinet assure proper ventilation of the unit If these openings are obs
46. nitor TV employs PAL Outputs signals in the PAL format no matter which format PAL or NTSC of video signal is sent from an external video unit to this unit Set to this position if your monitor TV employs the PAL format LD player AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT TV Satellite tuner AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Video cassette recorder 1 AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Video cassette recorder 2 DVD player or VIDEO OUT Video cassette recorder 3 AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Monitor TV VIDEO IN NTSC Outputs signals in the NTSC format no matter which format PAL or NTSC of video signal is sent from an external video unit to this unit Set to this position if your monitor TV employs the NTSC format Note Be sure to input a video signal which employs the same format that your monitor TV employs otherwise a picture will not be played back normally 11 12 Note If you wish to connect a second monitor TV or a projector to this unit you can switch the DVD VCR 3 VIDEO OUT terminal and S VIDEO terminal also to a second monitor out terminal for the connection with another monitor TV Refer to page 38 DVD player etc VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT DVD VER 3 OUT CAN BE USED AS A SECOND VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN For connecting with a monitor TV that uses a 21 pin connector for input for Europe a
47. nter sounds dialog vocals additional speaker units at the rear etc are precisely localized 1E FRONT MIX Set to ON 5ch See page 27 1E FRONT MIX Set to ON 5ch See page 27 1A CENTER SP Set to NONE See page 26 1A CENTER SP Set to LRG or SML See page 26 6 Speaker System 7 Speaker System Good for sound fields from 2 channel stereo sources This is the recommended speaker system providing the best sound effects When a normal stereo source is played back with the sound field programs No 1 through No 6 a sound effect matching that of a 7 speaker system can be obtained The addition of front left and right effect speakers produces a more effective sound field The rear speakers and the front effect speakers produces a 360 degree sound field and the center speaker provides precise center localization You can experience the amazing YAMAHA CINEMA DSP sound fields completely with the 7 speaker system 1E FRONT MIX Set to OFF 7ch See page 27 1E FRONT MIX Set to OFF 7ch See page 27 1A CENTER SP Set to NONE See page 26 1A CENTER SP Set to LRG or SML See page 26 CONNECTIONS Never plug in this unit and other components until all connections are completed When making connections between this unit and other components be sure all connections are made correctly that is to say L left to L R right to R to
48. operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and other instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The unit should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Carts and Stands The unit should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to overturn Wall or Ceiling Mounting The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the unit should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Heat The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators stoves or other appliances that produce heat 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Power Sources The unit should be connected to a pow
49. osition the AUTO input mode is always by pressing the or key selected when the power of this unit is switched on LAST In this position the input mode you have selected the last time is memorized and will not be changed even if the power of this unit is switched on Refer to page 41 for details about switching the input mode 12 DIMMER Changing brightness of the display panel You can adjust brightness of the display panel in five degrees 38
50. ou do not have a subwoofer the use of this switch will be effective to reinforce the bass frequencies SET MENU button Performs setting changes and adjustments for functions selected by pressing the NEXT button NEXT button Selects functions in the SET MENU mode whenever pressed BASS and TREBLE controls Adjust low and high frequency response respectively for the left main right main and center channels only PROGRAM selector button Sequentially selects the digital sound field processing programs in the lt or amp direction BALANCE control This control is effective only for the sound from the main speakers This control adjusts the balance of the output volume to the left and right main speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by speaker location or listening room conditions EFFECT button Switches on and off the output from the center rear and front effect speakers When switched to off the sound becomes normal 2 channels Even if the output from the center rear and front effect speakers is off when the Dolby Digital AC 3 or the DTS is decoded signals at all channels are distributed to the main channels and output from the main speakers REC OUT selector Selects the source to be recorded to an MD recorder or tape deck 1 or VCR 1 independently of the setting of the INPUT SELECTOR However when set to the SOURCE position the setting of the INPUT SELECTOR decides the source to be
51. r position on 1B REAR SP 1C MAIN SP 1D LFE BASS OUT 1E FRONT MIX and or 1F MAIN LEVEL First select the title of function by following step 2 and then select a proper position by following step 4 SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT This procedure lets you adjust the sound output level balance between the main center rear and front effect speakers using the built in test tone generator When this adjustment is performed the sound output level heard at the listening position will be the same from each speaker This is important for the best performance of the digital sound field processor the Dolby Digital AC 3 decoder the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder and the DTS decoder The adjustment of each speaker output level should be done at your listening position with the remote control transmitter Otherwise the result may not be satisfactory Note Be sure to use the remote control transmitter with the lid open 2 1 preset WA W8 CID E CHE WS wa VAUX JEXT DECODER TAPE 2 MON HALLI HALLE 4 2 3 YAMAHA surunai scuno av aneunen pena pz GLUB PHONO O na y TO O OIE 4 3 1 4 Front panel Front panel ex PASS oN Set to the OFF ML VOLUME 5 Set the PARAMETER SET MENU switch on th
52. re should be no large obstacles between the remote control transmitter and the main unit If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong lighting especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc it might cause the remote control transmitter not to work correctly In this case reposition the main unit to avoid direct lighting PROFILE OF THIS UNIT This unit incorporates a sophisticated multi program digital sound field processor The processor allows you to electronically expand and change the shape of the audio sound field from both audio and video sources creating a theater like experience in your listening room This unit has a total of 12 digital sound field processor DSP modes You can create an excellent audio sound field by selecting a suitable sound field this will of course depend on what you will be listening to and adding desired adjustments Digital Sound Field Processing What is it that makes live music so good Today s advanced sound reproduction technology lets you get extremely close to the sound of a live performance but chances are you ll still notice something missing the acoustic environment of the live concert hall Extensive research into the exact nature of the sonic reflections that create the ambience of a large hall has made it possible for Yamaha engineers to bring you this same sound in your own listening room so you ll feel all the sound of a live concert Dolby Pro Logic
53. requency characteristics The following curves show frequency characteristics when the High shelving equalizer HIGH is adjusted at the indicated values HIGH FRQ 1 0 kHz 6 l GAIN 6 dB to 9 dB a Fae Tea LITI i HH nut ZZTN DAPITAN GAIN dB 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k GAIN ci 6 dB 9 dB La TATARER A Ee FREQ H POINTS 1 3 11 1 __4 pbb bp 3 tok Ett ty td ee led tak LLL alg f h A MIGHSERO 102 ez AE N ed CEPT IL 1k ITT F 2 0k OH 25k x a LJ 32k Lf Lt io 4 0k 5 0k C 3 H4 5 7k FH A SN Gis ae LI oak tL Ey tt ae LI zag LIL LI WN ne 8 0k 81 9 0k H410 1k PH Liatek LL EE ty fd echo Le SS Jazzu MIDO GAIN dB WIDI 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Frequency Hz 36 The following curves show frequency characteristics when the Parametric Equalizer PEQ is adjusted at the indicated values PEQ FRQ 1 0 kHz 6 GAIN 6dBto 9dB o LJ _ Fran o d z ssd i 3t S 6 RES 9 EnC 20 50 PEQ FRQ 1 0 kHz to 12 7 kHz 0 oa GAIN dui 6 dB 9 dB PI FREQ ___ POINTS af T H 1 6k B o 25k z __ 4 0K lt 5 0k
54. rminals of an amplifier or a receiver to the PRE OUT terminals No connection is needed to the MAIN IN terminals Output signals from the PRE OUT terminals are affected by the use of BASS TREBLE BALANCE controls and BASS EXTENSION switch CENTER OUTIIN terminals The CENTER OUT terminals are for center channel line output and the CENTER IN terminal is for line input to the built in center channel amplifier The lower side of CENTER OUT terminals and the CENTER IN terminal must be connected with a jumper bar when the built in amplifier is used However if you drive one or two center speakers with an external power amplifier for each first remove the jumper bar and then connect the input terminal s of the external amplifier s to either or both CENTER OUT terminals No connection is needed to the CENTER IN terminal SUBWOOFER terminals SUBWOOFER MONO terminal When using a subwoofer connect its amplifier input to this terminal Frequencies below 90 Hz distributed from the main center and or rear channels are output from this terminal Signals of LFE low frequency effect generated when the Dolby Digital AC 3 or the DTS is decoded are also output if they are assigned to this terminal SUBWOOFER SPLIT terminals When using two subwoofers connect their amplifier inputs to these terminals Low bass signals that are output from the SUBWOOFER MONO terminal are also output from these terminals However signals from th
55. rom the remote control on the remote control transmitter the indicator on the master transmitter VOLUME control flashes on and off Remote control sensor PHONES jack Receives signals from the remote control transmitter Plug in headphones here for private listening Sound signals from the main channels only are output here However if the Display panel Dolby Digital AC 3 or the DTS is decoded signals at all Shows various information For details refer to page 25 channels are distributed to the main channels and output here TAPE 2 MON EXT DECODER button When this button is pressed once or more so that TAPE2 MONITOR ON appears on the display sound source played dana on the unit connected to the TAPE 2 PLAY REC AUDIO SIGNAL terminals on the rear of this unit is selected as the 4a input source taking priority of the INPUT SELECTOR s setting When this button is pressed once or more so that EXT DECODER IN appears on the display sound signals input to the EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT terminals on the rear of this unit is selected as the input source taking priority of the INPUT SELECTOR s setting When this button is pressed once or more so that the display returns to a normal display mode the above input sources are canceled 23 BASS EXTENSION switch When this switch is pressed inward ON boosts bass frequency response at the main left and main right channels while maintaining overall tonal balance If y
56. s does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations If this product is found to be the source of interference which can be determined by turning the unit OFF and ON please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference Utilize power outlets that are on different branch circuit breaker or fuse circuits or install AC line filter s In the case of radio or TV interference relocate reorient the antenna If the antenna lead in is 300 ohm ribbon lead change the lead in to coaxial type cable If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product If you can not locate the appropriate retailer please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp U S A 6660 Orangethorpe Ave Buena Park CA 90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries We Want You Listening For A Lifetime for US customers only YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Associations Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing Since hearing damage from loud
57. sent to the corresponding SPEAKERS terminals and OUTPUT terminals of this unit General model MAIN OUT CENTER OUT SURROUND OUT SUBWOOFER OUT External sound processor decoder amplifier etc 17 CONNECTING SPEAKERS Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear of this unit Main speakers Center speaker Rear speakers Right Left SPEAKERS TRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTI CENTER SUBWOOFER FRONT REAR SURROUND MONO SPLIT OOO Subwoofer system Right Front effect speakers How to Connect Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire of the proper gauge cut as short as possible If the connections are faulty no sound will be heard from the speakers Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is correct that is the and markings are observed If these wires are reversed the sound will be unnatural and lack bass Caution Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or any metal part of this unit This could damage this unit and or speakers Red positive lt U S A Canada China Australia and General models Black negative only gt Banana Plug connections are also possible Simply insert the Banana Plug connector into the corresponding terminal Unscrew the knob Insert the bare wire Remove approx 5mm 1 4 insulation from the speaker wires Tight
58. speakers Select this position if your rear speakers do not have a high ability for bass reproduction In this position low bass signals below 90 Hz at the rear channels are output from the SUBWOOFER terminals or the main speakers if the MAIN position is selected on 1D LFE BASS OUT 1C MAIN SP 1E FRONT MIX Choices LARGE SMALL Preset position LARGE LARGE Select this position if your main speakers have a high ability for bass reproduction In this position full range signals present at the main channels are output from the main speakers SMALL Select this position if your main speakers do not have a high ability for bass reproduction However if your system does not include a subwoofer do not select this position In this position low bass signals below 90 Hz at the main channels are output from the SUBWOOFER terminals if the SW or BOTH position is selected on 1D LFE BASS OUT Choices OFF 7ch ON 5ch Preset position OFF 7ch OFF 7ch Select this position if your speaker system includes a ON 5ch pair of front effect speakers Select this position if your speaker system does not include a pair of front effect speakers Sound signals at the left and right front effect channels are distributed to the left and right main channels respectively and output from the main speakers 1D LFE BASS OUT 1F MAIN LEVEL Choices SW MAIN BOTH Preset pos
59. st tone generator is useful for adjusting subwoofer level to make the subwoofer sound match the sound of other speakers in your audio system Operating procedure 1 After selecting this function title in step 1 on page 32 press the or key to display the mode for adjustment 2 Press the key so that the arrow points to TEST TONE OFF Next press the or key to switch to the ON position The test tone is heard from the selected speaker s 3 Press the key so that the arrow points to OUTPUT Next press the or key to select the speaker whose sound you want to compare with the subwoofer sound The test tone is output from the selected speaker Adjust the MASTER VOLUME keys so that the test tone can be heard at your desired listening level If SUBWOOFER is selected the test tone below 90 Hz is output from the subwoofer The test tone will not be necessarily output from only the selected speaker s The output mode of the test tone depends on the settings on 1 SPEAKER SET in the SET MENU mode Even if a source is being played back the test tone is output instead of the source sounds 4 Press the key so that the arrow points to FREQ 88 Hz To confirm that the subwoofer sound matches the sound of other speakers change the frequency of test tone one by one by pressing the or key Frequency can be changed from 35 Hz to 250 Hz and last
60. t sound output from the center and rear speakers you may decrease the main speaker output level by setting the function 1F MAIN LEVEL in the SET MENU mode in the 10dB position 31 ADJUSTMENTS IN THE SET MENU MODE The following twelve types of functions maximize the performance of your system and expand your enjoyment for audio listening and video watching 1 SPEAKER SET 3 DLBY DGTL SET 7 CINEMA EQ 1A CENTER SP 3A LFE LEVEL 8 PARAMETER INI 1B REAR SP 3B D RANGE 1C MAIN SP 4 DTS SET 9 MEMORY GUARD 1D LFE BASS OUT 4A LFE LEVEL 10 VCR3 VIDEO Hai bea 5 CENTER DELAY 11 INPUT MODE 12 DIMMER 2 LOW FREQ TEST 6 CENTER GEQ E METHOD OF SETTING CHANGE AND ADJUSTMENT PARAMETER SET MENU YAMAHA maruna souno av ammurun pensi 1 2 MASTER VOLUME ZE f STANDBY Sd Operations should be made watching information on this unit s display panel or the monitor screen If you want to display information on the monitor turn on the power to the monitor 2 Select any desired position or edit parameters on the function Remote control The use of the remote control transmitter is recommended for Front panel easier operation When using the remote control transmitter set the m i PARAMETER SET MENU switch to the SET MENU position d Ess E ui SET MENU
61. tructed the temperature inside the cabinet will rise rapidly Therefore avoid placing objects against these openings and install the unit in well ventilated condition Make sure to allow a space of at least 10 cm behind 10 cm on the both sides and 30 cm above the top panel of the unit Otherwise it may not only damage the unit but also cause fire 6 The voltage to be used must be the same as that specified on this unit Using this unit with a higher voltage than that which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing damage YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that which is specified 7 Digital signals generated by this unit may interfere with other equipment such as tuners receivers or TVs Move this unit farther away from such equipment if interference is observed 8 Always set the VOLUME control to co before starting the audio source play Increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level after playback has been started 9 Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents this might damage the finish Use a clean dry cloth 10 Be sure to read the TROUBLESHOOTING section regarding common operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty 11 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time ie vacation etc disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet
62. ut from only the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal e When no video signal is input to either S VIDEO or VIDEO input terminals of this unit signals of screen display information are output from both S VIDEO MONITOR OUT and VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminals with a color background For China and General models if the PAL NTSC switch on the rear panel is set to PAL nothing will be output from either S VIDEO MONITOR OUT or VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal in this case TV Satellite tuner DVD VCR 3 OUT CAN BE USED AS A SECOND MONITOR OUT IF SELECTED BY SET MENU S VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT T_T Edi Video cassette recorder 2 S VIDEO IN Monitor TV 16 E Connecting an external sound processor decoder amplifier etc to this unit This unit is equipped with additional 6 channel audio signal Note input terminals for left main right main center left rear When signals input to these terminals are selected the digital surround right rear surround and subwoofer channels sound field processor cannot be used available for inputting signals from your existing amplifier sound processor decoder etc to this unit To listen to a sound by reproducing signals input to these terminals press the TAPE 2 MON EXT DECODER button on the front panel once or more so that EXT DECODER IN appears on the display By doing so the signals input to these terminals are
63. ut level at the LFE low frequency effect channel e Control range 10 dB to 10 dB Preset value 0 dB e This adjustment is effective only when the DTS is decoded and the signals of selected source encoded with the DTS contain LFE signals 34 Adjusts the output level at the LFE low frequency effect channel If the LFE signals are mixed with signals at other channels to output them from the same speakers the ratio of LFE signal level to the level of other signals is adjusted Refer to page 6 for details about the LFE channel 5 CENTER DELAY Adjusting the delay of center sounds dialog etc e Control range 0 ms to 5 ms in 1 ms step Preset value 0 ms e This adjustment is effective only when the Dolby Digital AC 3 or the DTS is decoded and the signals of selected source encoded with the Dolby Digital AC 3 or the DTS contain center channel signals Adjusts the delay between the main sounds at the main channels and dialog etc at the center channel The larger the value the later the dialog etc is generated In your audio system the distance from the center speaker to your listening position may be shorter than the distance from the left or right main speaker to your listening position In that case sounds from the left main center and right main speakers can reach your listening position at the same time by delaying the sound from the center speaker 6 CENTER GEQ Adjusting the

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