Page 2 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; CAUTION
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructionsshould be read before the unit is operated. 2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructionsshould be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in theoperating instru...
Page 3 - English; 9 For US customers only:; We Want You Listening For A Lifetime; IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to
3 English 19 For US customers only: Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna isconnected to this unit, be sure the antenna system isgrounded so as to provide some protection against voltagesurges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of theNational Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides...
Page 5 - ADJUSTMENTS; FEATURES
5 English ● 5-Channel Power AmplificationMinimum RMS Output Power<0.04% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz> Main: 60 W + 60 W (8 Ω ) Center: 60 W (8 Ω ) Rear: 60 W + 60 W (8 Ω ) <0.07% THD, 1 kHz> Main: 70 W + 70 W (8 Ω ) Center: 70 W (8 Ω ) Rear: 70 W + 70 W (8 Ω ) ● Digital Sound Field Processor ● Do...
Page 6 - CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.; FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
6 CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1. To assure the finest performance, please read this manualcarefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away fromwindows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration,dust, moisture and c...
Page 7 - FEATURES OF SOUND EFFECTS; Digital Sound Field Processing
7 English FEATURES OF SOUND EFFECTS Welcome to the exciting world of digital home entertainment.This unit is one of the most complete and advanced AVreceivers available. Some of the more advanced features maynot be familiar to you, but they are easy to use. State-of-the-arttechnologies such as Dolby...
Page 8 - CINEMA DSP; Dolby Pro Logic + 2 Digital Sound Fields
8 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories LicensingCorporation. “DOLBY”, “PRO LOGIC”, and the double-D symbolare trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.Copyright 1992 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. The following original functions make the surround-sound eff...
Page 9 - CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS; FRONT PANEL; Remote control sensor; Display; INPUT
9 English CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL 1 STANDBY/ON Press this switch to turn on the power to this unit. Press itagain to set this unit to the standby mode. Standby modeIn this state, this unit consumes a very small quantity ofpower to receive infrared-signals from the remote controltran...
Page 11 - DISPLAY PANEL
11 English 1 Multi-information display This displays various information, for example the stationfrequency, preset station number and name of the selectedprogram source. 2 MEMORY indicator When MEMORY is pressed, this indicator flashes for about fiveseconds. During this period, the displayed station...
Page 12 - REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER
12 REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER See “REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER” on page 46 for full details. 1 Component selector Press the button for the component you want to control with theremote control transmitter. (The proper code must be set foryour component. See “SETUP CODES” on page 53.)When the component...
Page 13 - EFFECT; ENTER
13 English q EFFECT 1) /CLEAR 2) /+100 3) 1) This button is used to switch the DSP program on or off. * It only functions when AMP<TUNER>, TAPE/MD, CD, DVD/LD, VCR or TV on the component selector has been pressed. 2) This button is used to clear the settings. * It only functions when DVD MENU ...
Page 14 - SPEAKER SETUP; SPEAKER CONFIGURATION; -Speaker Configuration; SPEAKERS TO BE USED
14 SPEAKER SETUP This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality witha 5-speaker configuration, using main speakers, rear speakersand a center speaker.The main speakers are used for the main source sound plusthe effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers fromyour present stereo ...
Page 15 - SPEAKER PLACEMENT; Subwoofer: The position of the subwoofer is not as critical,
15 English SPEAKER PLACEMENT Refer to the following diagram when you place the speakers. Main: The position of your present stereo speakersystem. Rear: Behind your listening position, facing slightlyinward. Nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) up from thefloor. Center: Precisely between the main speakers. ...
Page 16 - CONNECTIONS; CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER COMPONENTS
16 SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S) U.S.A., Canada, Singapore, China and General models ........................................................... 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS Australia model ..................................... 1 SWITCHED OUTLET Use these to connect the power cords from your components tothis unit.Th...
Page 17 - CONNECTING TO VIDEO AUX TERMINALS (ON THE FRONT PANEL)
17 English R L R L CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL DECODER When using the DTS or other decoder with 6-channel discrete outputs, connect the 6CH DISCRETE OUTPUT terminals of thedecoder to the EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT terminals of this unit. DTS or other decoder with 6-channeldiscrete outputs DVD player, LD p...
Page 19 - Main speaker connections; CONNECTING SPEAKERS
19 English NoteUse speakers with the specified impedance shown on therear panel of this unit. Main speaker connections One or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit. Ifyou use only one speaker system, connect it to either of theSPEAKERS A or B terminals. Rear speaker connections A rear sp...
Page 21 - Center: The impedance of the speaker must be 6; Center: The impedance of the speaker must be 8; IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
21 English IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SWITCH Select the position whose requirements your speaker systemmeets. (Upper position) Main: If you use one pair of main speakers, the impedance ofeach speaker must be 4 Ω or higher. If you use two pairs of main speakers, the impedanceof each speaker must be 8 Ω or hi...
Page 22 - Connecting the AM loop antenna; ANTENNA CONNECTIONS; GND TERMINAL
22 Connecting the AM loop antenna * The AM loop antenna should be placed away from this unit. The antenna may be hung on a wall.* The AM loop antenna always should be connected, even if an outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS Each antenna should be correctly connected to...
Page 23 - ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT; SELECTING THE OUTPUT MODES; DESCRIPTION OF EACH FUNCTION; LARGE: Select this position when your center speaker is; LARGE: Select this position if your rear speakers have high
23 English ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT SELECTING THE OUTPUT MODES This unit provides you the following five functions to determine the method of distributing output signals to speakers suitable foryour audio system. When speaker connections have all been completed, select the proper setting f...
Page 24 - ADJUSTING METHOD
24 1 2 3 ADJUSTING METHOD Adjustments should be made while watching the information on this unit’s display. When adjusting with the remote control transmitter, pressAMP<TUNER> on the component selector on the remotecontrol transmitter. 1 Turn the power on. Front panel Remote control or 2 Press...
Page 25 - SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT; Set VOLUME to the “ ” position.
25 English 2 1 4,7 4 3 SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT This procedure lets you adjust the sound output level balance between the main, center and rear speakers by using the built-in testtone generator. When this adjustment is performed, the sound output level heard at the listening position will be the s...
Page 26 - Set BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE to the “0” position.
26 6 Turn up the volume. Remote control You will hear a test tone (like pink noise) from eachspeaker for about two seconds in following order: left mainspeaker, center speaker, right main speaker, right rearspeaker and left rear speaker. The display changes asshown below. * If the function “CNTR” in...
Page 28 - BASIC OPERATIONS; TO PLAY A SOURCE
28 2 3,4 7 BASIC OPERATIONS TO PLAY A SOURCE 3 Select the desired program source by using INPUT.(Turn on the TV/monitor for video sources.) Front panel Remote control or The name of the selected program source will appear onthe display. To play a tape or an MDPress TAPE/MD MON / EXT. DECODERon the f...
Page 29 - BALANCE: Adjust the balance of the output volume; When you have finished using this unit
29 English 7 Adjust the volume to the desired output level. Front panel Remote control or 8 If desired, adjust BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, etc.and use the digital sound field processor (seepage 38). BASS: Turn this control clockwise to increase (orcounterclockwise to decrease) the low-frequency response....
Page 30 - Notes on using INPUT; AUTO
30 Notes on using INPUT • The audio source selected by INPUT will not be played if the “TAPE/MD MON” indicator lights up or if “EXT. DECDR” isdisplayed. • If you select INPUT for a video source without canceling the selection of TAPE/MD MON / EXT. DECODER on the frontpanel (or TAPE/MD or EXT. DEC. o...
Page 31 - TO RECORD A SOURCE ON TAPE OR MD; BALANCE have no effect on the material being recorded.
31 English 2 1,4 4 2 1 TO RECORD A SOURCE ON TAPE OR MD 1 Select the source to be recorded. Front panel Remote control or 2 Play the source and then turn up the volume to confirmthe program source. (See page 32 for detailedinformation on tuning.) Front panel Remote control or 3 Begin recording on th...
Page 32 - AUTOMATIC TUNING; TUNING OPERATIONS; MANUAL TUNING
32 3 2 1 AUTOMATIC TUNING 1 Select the reception band (FM or AM) and confirm it onthe display. Front panel or 2 Press TUNING MODE so that the “AUTO TUNING”indicator lights up on the display. Front panel Lights up 3 To tune in to a higher frequency, press the UP side ofTUNING once.To tune in to a low...
Page 33 - To store stations
33 English 2 4 3 MANUAL PRESET TUNING This unit can store station frequencies to be selected by tuning. With this function, you can recall any desired station simply byselecting the preset station number with which it was stored. Up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) can be stored. 4 Select the ...
Page 34 - To recall a preset station
34 To recall a preset station 1 Select the group of preset stations. Front panel Remote control or 2 Select the preset station number. Front panel Remote control or Notes• A new setting can be stored in place of the former one.• For presets, the setting of the reception mode (stereo or monaural) is ...
Page 35 - Press MEMORY and hold for about three seconds.; AUTOMATIC PRESET TUNING (for FM stations only); * If TUNING is not pressed, the automatic preset tuning; When automatic preset tuning is complete
35 English 3 1 4 2 To store stations 1 Select the FM band. Front panel 2 Press TUNING MODE so that the “AUTO TUNING”indicator lights up on the display. Front panel Lights up 3 Press MEMORY and hold for about three seconds. Front panel Flashes AUTOMATIC PRESET TUNING (for FM stations only) You can al...
Page 36 - EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS; Press EDIT once more.
36 EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS You can exchange the assigment of two preset stations with each other as shown below. 3 Next, recall preset station “A5” by following the sameprocedure as in step 1. Flashes 4 Press EDIT once more. Front Panel Shows the exchange ofstations has beencompleted. Notes• You ...
Page 37 - SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER; To set the SLEEP time; To cancel the selected SLEEP time
37 English SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER The SLEEP timer can be used to make this unit automatically switch to the standby mode. When you are going to sleep whileenjoying a broadcast or other desired program source, this timer function is useful. The SLEEP timer can only be controlled withthe remote contr...
Page 38 - USING THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR; BRIEF OVERVIEW OF DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS
38 No. PROGRAM 1 DOLBY PRO LOGIC ( ) This functions when the input signal is analog orPCM audio, or encoded with Dolby Digital in2-channel.Speaker output: main, center, rear DOLBY DIGITAL ( ) This functions when the input signal is encoded withDolby Digital (not in 2-channel).Speaker output: main, c...
Page 40 - • If you prefer to cancel the DSP function, press EFFECT. The
40 2 PLAYING AN AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE WITH THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELDPROCESSOR (DSP) EFFECT 1 Follow steps 1 to 7 shown in “BASIC OPERATIONS” onpages 28 to 29. 2 Select the desired DSP program that is suitable for thesource. When using the remote control transmitter,press AMP<TUNER> on the component...
Page 41 - To cancel the sound effect; • If EFFECT is pressed to turn sound effects off when Dolby
41 English To enjoy a video source with Dolby Pro LogicSurround or Dolby Digital-decoded When you select the DOLBY PRO LOGIC/DOLBY DIGITAL,DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED/DOLBY DIGITALENHANCED or 70 mm MOVIE THEATER/DIGITAL MOVIETHEATER program, and the input signal of the source is2-channel stereo, Dolby ...
Page 42 - ADJUSTING THE DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS; Adjusting method
42 1 2 2 Press + or – to adjust the settings for the delay time orspeaker output levels. Front panel Remote control or 3 Repeat steps 1 to 2 to adjust the settings of any otheritem. ADJUSTING THE DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS When using the digital sound field processor with the Dolby Pro Log...
Page 43 - Adjusting the delay time; Program
43 English Adjusting the delay time You can adjust the time difference between the beginning of thesound from the main speakers and the beginning of the soundeffect from the rear speakers.The larger the value, the later the sound effect is generated.This adjustment can be individually made to all pr...
Page 44 - ADJUSTMENTS IN THE “SET MENU” MODE
44 D.RNG (Adjusting the dynamic range) Choices: MAX/STD/MINPreset position: MAX * This adjustment is effective only when Dolby Digital is decoded. MAX: “Dynamic range” is the difference between themaximum level and the minimum level of sounds.Sounds on a movie originally designed for movietheaters f...
Page 45 - GUARD; Preset position: AUTO
45 English C.DELAY [Adjusting the delay ofcenter sounds (dialog, etc.)] Control range: 0 ms to 5 ms (in 1 ms steps)Preset value: 0 ms * This adjustment is effective only when Dolby Digital is decoded and the signals of the selected source encoded withDolby Digital contain center-channel signals. Thi...
Page 46 - Components which can be controlled
46 Components which can be controlled There are eight buttons on the component selector that you can select to control connected components with this remote controltransmitter. For example, if CD on the component selector is pressed, the remote control transmitter selects the CD operationmode, allow...
Page 47 - The lightly marked buttons do not function.
47 English TV VOLUME EFFECTThis button switches the DSPprogram on or off. PRG+/PRG–These buttons select a DSP program. SET MENUThis button selects functions in the SETMENU mode. Input selectorThese buttons select the program source.CD: To play a CD TUNER: To listen to an FM or AMbroadcast TAPE/MD: T...
Page 48 - Notes: • TV VOLUME functions if you have preset the code for your TV.
48 The lightly marked buttons do not function. Please refer to the owner’s manual for details of each component. TV VOLUME ■ TAPE/MD MODE Notes: • TV VOLUME functions if you have preset the code for your TV. • The code for the YAMAHA MD recorder can be preset. POWER(TAPE) When you have preset the co...
Page 49 - DISPLAY
49 English TV VOLUME TV INPUT The lightly marked buttons do not function. Please refer to the owner’s manual for details of each component. ■ CD MODE Note: TV VOLUME and TV INPUT function if you have preset the code for your TV. POWERWhen you have preset the code for aYAMAHA CD player, this button t...
Page 50 - DVD MENU MODE
50 ■ DVD MENU MODE The lightly marked buttons do not function. Please refer to the owner’s manual for details of each component. DISC SKIP +/– SKIP– PLAY SEARCH DISPLAY PAUSE STOP SEARCH Numeric buttons +10 DISC SKIP +/– MENU LEFT MENU SELECT TITLE CLEAR INDEX MENU UP MENU RIGHT MENU DOWN RETURN MEN...
Page 51 - VCR MODE; Note: TV VOLUME, TV INPUT and TV SLEEP function if you; TV MODE; Note: You can control your VCR if you have preset the code for
51 English ■ CBL/DBS MODE Note: TV VOLUME, TV INPUT and TV SLEEP function if you have preset the code for your TV. ■ VCR MODE Note: TV VOLUME, TV INPUT and TV SLEEP function if you have preset the code for your TV. VCR POWER DISPLAY CHANNEL CHANNEL ENTER VCR RECPress this button twiceto start record...
Page 52 - NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER; Battery installation; Battery replacement
52 NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Remote control transmitter operation range Notes• There should be no large obstacles between the remote control transmitter and the unit. • If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong lighting (especially an invert...
Page 53 - SETUP CODES; Component; Presetting the remote control transmitter
53 English SETUP CODES To control your components(MD recorder, DVD player,TV, etc.) 1. Turn on the component to be used. 2. Press the component selector whichmatches the component to becontrolled (TAPE/MD, DVD/LD, TVetc.). 3. Press both VOLUME buttons ( ) for about four seconds at the same time so t...
Page 54 - Amplifier; TROUBLESHOOTING
54 SYMPTOM The unit fails to turn on whenSTANDBY/ON is pressed, or set inthe standby mode suddenly soonafter the power has been turned on. The unit does not work normally. No sound or no picture. The sound suddenly goes off. Only one side speaker outputssound. A “humming” sound can be heard. The vol...
Page 55 - Remote control transmitter
55 English SYMPTOM No sound from the center speaker. The sound field cannot be recorded. The DVD/LD, TV or DBS sourcecannot be recorded on a tape deck,MD recorder or VCR connected tothis unit. FM stereo reception is noisy. There is distortion and clearreception cannot be obtained evenwith a good FM ...
Page 56 - REMEDY; Others
56 SYMPTOM The sound is degraded whenlistening with the headphones to aCD player or tape deck that isconnected to this unit. There is noise interference fromdigital or high-frequency equipmentor the unit. CAUSE The unit is in the standby mode. The unit is too close to the digital orhigh-frequency eq...
Page 57 - AUDIO SECTION; SPECIFICATIONS
57 English AUDIO SECTION Minimum RMS Output Power 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD MAIN L/R ........................... 60 W + 60 W CENTER ......................................... 60 W REAR L/R .......................... 60 W + 60 W 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.07% THD MAIN L/R ........................... 70...
Page 59 - TV
113 TV A-Mark 1161 A Tandy 0941 Abex 1151 Admira 1141 Adventura 1131 Aiko 1121 Akai 0331, 1101, 1111 Alba 0431 Alleron 1091 Ambassador 1081 Amstrad 0481, 1081 Anam 0251, 1041, 1051, 1061, 1071 Anam National 1041 AOC 0361, 1021, 1031, 1111, 1161 Archer 1161 Audiosonic 1001 Audiovox 1051, 1161 Awai 14...
Page 60 - CABLE
114 Neckermann 1001 Nei 1001 Nikkai 0271, 0431, 1001, 1151 Nikko 0861, 1111, 1121 Novabeam 0721 NTC 1121 Onwa 1051 Optimus 0551 Optonica 0541, 1141 Orion 0831, 1001 Osaki 0271, 1151 Otto Versand 1001 Panasonic 0101, 0191, 0251, 0751, 1041, 1311, 1371, 1431 Panda 1541, 1721 Penny 0161, 0361, 0521, 05...
Page 64 - Quick Reference Card; CD
Quick Reference Card AMP<TUNER> TAPE/MD CD DVD/LD POWER Input selector Input selector Input selector Input selector A/B/C/D/E & PRESET +/– TEST VOLUME MUTE SLEEP +/– TIME/LEVEL EFFECT TV VOLUME PRG+/PRG– TV INPUT POWER VOLUME VOLUME MUTE MUTE SLEEP SLEEP SLEEP SKIP– REC/PAUSE PLAY DIR A (T...
