Page 2 - CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.; WARNING; IMPORTANT; CAUTION
1 To assure the finest performance, please read thismanual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for futurereference. 2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool,dry, clean place — away from direct sunlight, heatsources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.Allow ventilation space of at le...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; PREPARATION
1 English INTR ODUCTION PREP ARA TION B ASIC OPERA TION AD V ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CONTENTS ............................................................ 1FEATURES ............................................................. 2GETTING STARTED ....................
Page 4 - FEATURES; Sophisticated AM/FM Tuner; About this manual
2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol aretrademarks of Dolby Laboratories. FEATURES Sophisticated AM/FM Tuner ◆ 40-Station random access preset tuning ◆ Automatic preset tuning ◆ Preset station shifting capability (Preset editing) Other f...
Page 5 - Notes on batteries; • Change all of the batteries if you notice a decrease in; GETTING STARTED; Supplied accessories; After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained.
3 English INTR ODUCTION Installing batteries in the remotecontrol Insert the batteries in the correct direction by aligning the+ and – marks on the batteries with the polarity markings(+ and –) inside the battery compartment. 1 Press the part marked with a and slide off the battery compartment cover...
Page 6 - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS; Front panel; a s
4 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel 1 STANDBY/ON Turns the unit on, or sets it in standby mode. When youturn the unit on, you will hear a click and there will be a 4to 5-second delay before it can reproduce sound. Standby mode In this mode, the unit uses a small amount of power inorder to receive i...
Page 7 - Select the DSP program.
5 English INTR ODUCTION w SILENT (PHONES jack) Allows you to enjoy DSP effects when listening withheadphones. When you connect headphones to theheadphone jack, no signals are output to the speakers. e SPEAKERS A/B Turns the set of main speakers connected to the A and/orB terminals on or off. r STERE...
Page 9 - Using the remote control; • Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote
7 English INTR ODUCTION Approximately 6 m (20 feet) ■ Using the remote control The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam.Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remotecontrol sensor on the main unit during operation. ■ Handling the remote control • Do not spill water or othe...
Page 10 - u i o; Front panel display
8 V-AUX VCR D-TV/CBL DVD MD/CD-R TUNER CD DISCRETE MATRIX DIGITAL PL PL EX PCM ES SILENT DSP HiFi NIGHT VIRTUAL A B SP AUTO STEREO SLEEP VOLUME MUTE MEMORY TUNED L C R RL LFE RC RR ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ dB f t CT RT PTY PS HOLD PTY EON 1 3 4 5 8 7 6 2 9 0 q w y e r u i o p a s t 1 Processor indicators The ...
Page 11 - CONNECTIONS; Before connecting components; • Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to; Connecting to digital jacks; Note
9 English PREP ARA TION CONNECTIONS Before connecting components CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to themains power until all connections between thecomponents have been completed. • Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to ...
Page 12 - Connecting video components; Refer to the connection examples on the next page.; Types of video jacks; VIDEO jack; Conventional composite video signal.; S VIDEO jack; Transmit color difference (P; Connecting a video monitor; Connecting a recording component
10 Connecting video components Refer to the connection examples on the next page. ■ Types of video jacks 1 VIDEO jack Conventional composite video signal. 2 S VIDEO jack Transmits color and luminance separately andachieves high-quality color reproduction. 3 COMPONENT VIDEO jacks Transmit color diffe...
Page 14 - Connecting audio components; Connecting a CD player; Notes
12 Connecting audio components ■ Connecting a CD player Connect the coaxial digital output jack on your CD playerto the DIGITAL INPUT CD jack on this unit. y • Use the AUDIO jacks on this unit for a CD player which does not have coaxial digital output jack. ■ Connecting a CD recorder or MDrecorder C...
Page 15 - Connecting the AM loop antenna; Connecting the antennas
13 English PREP ARA TION ■ Connecting the AM loop antenna 1 Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect itto the terminals on this unit. 2 Press and hold the tab to insert the AM loopantenna lead wires into the AM ANT andGND terminals. 3 Orient the AM loop antenna for the bestreception. Notes • The AM ...
Page 16 - Connecting an external decoder
14 Connecting an external decoder This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (MAINleft and right, CENTER, SURROUND left and right andSUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from acomponent equipped with a multi-channel decoder and 6channel output jacks such as a DVD/SACD player. Note • ...
Page 17 - Connecting the speakers; Speakers; Speaker placement
15 English PREP ARA TION Connecting the speakers ■ Speakers This unit has been designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 6-speaker system, using main left andright speakers, rear left and right speakers, a centerspeaker, and a rear center speaker. If you use differentbrands of speakers...
Page 18 - IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch; Connections
16 10 mm (3/8”) Red: positive (+)Black: negative (–) Banana plug CONNECTIONS 1 2 4 3 5 MAIN CENTER REAR CENTER REAR A OR B : A+B : : : : 4 Ω MIN. 8 Ω MIN. 6 Ω MIN. 6 Ω MIN. 6 Ω MIN. /SPEAKER /SPEAKER /SPEAKER /SPEAKER /SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SET BEFORE POWER ON MAIN CENTER REAR CENTER REAR A OR ...
Page 19 - A center speaker can be connected to these terminals.
17 English PREP ARA TION Subwoofer system Rear center speaker Main B speaker Center speaker Right Rear speaker SUBWOOFER jack When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System,connect the input jack of the subwoofer system to this jack. Thi...
Page 20 - Connecting the AC power cord; Plug in this unit to a wall outlet.; Turning on the power
18 Connecting the power supplycords ■ Connecting the AC power cord Plug in this unit to a wall outlet. ■ AC OUTLETS (SWITCHED) U.S.A., Canada, China, Europe, Singapore andGeneral models .............................................. 2 OUTLETSU.K. and Australia model ................................ ...
Page 21 - Using the basic menu; the main speakers you want to use.; BASIC SYSTEM SETTINGS; Exit
English 19 PREP ARA TION Using the basic menu Use the remote control to make adjustments.• Press SPEAKERS A or B on the front panel to select the main speakers you want to use. • Make sure you disconnect headphones from this unit. 1 Press AMP. 2 Press SET MENU. “BASIC MENU” appears on the front pane...
Page 22 - SET; YES
20 SET MENU BASIC SOUND INPUT OPTION 1 SETUP Press j / i to alter the settings for each parameter. Use d to move to the next setting. 2 SP LEVEL Press j / i to adjust the balance between each speaker and the left mainspeaker. Use d to move to the next setting. 1 ROOM Choose from S/M/L. 2 SUBWOOFER C...
Page 24 - PLAYBACK; • Select the input to which the video source component is; DVD
22 PLAYBACK 1 Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER onthe remote control) to turn on the power. 2 Turn on the video monitor connected to thisunit. 3 Press SPEAKERS A or Bto select the mainspeakers you want to use. If you are using two sets ofmain speakers, press both Aand B. 4 Rotate the INPUT selector (or...
Page 25 - To mute the sound; When you have finished using this unit; Adjust the volume to the desired level.; Use PROGRAM
English 23 B ASIC OPERA TION ■ BGV (background video) function The BGV function allows you to view images from avideo source together with sounds from an audio source.For example, you can enjoy listening to classical musicwhile watching beautiful scenery from a video source onthe video monitor. Sele...
Page 26 - Input modes and indications; Notes on digital signals
24 Input modes and indications This unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks. Youcan select the type of input signals you wish to use. Each time you turn on the unit power, the input mode isset to the “INPUT 2 INPUT MODE” setting defined inthe set menu. Press INPUT MODE repeatedly until thedes...
Page 27 - Selecting a sound field program; Adventure; General
English 25 B ASIC OPERA TION Selecting a sound field program You can enhance your listening experience by selecting aDSP program. For details about each program, see pages28 – 30. 1 Press AMP. 2 Press one of the numeric buttons on theremote control to select the desiredprogram. The name of the selec...
Page 28 - PRO LOGIC
26 The display cycles as follows each time you press q / DTS SUR :PRO LOGIC → PRO LOGIC Enhanced → PRO LOGIC II Movie → PRO LOGIC II Music → Neo:6 Cinema → Neo:6 Music → PRO LOGIC → .... y • You can select PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC Enhanced, PRO LOGIC II Movie, PRO LOGIC II Music, Neo:6 Cinema, andNeo:6 ...
Page 29 - in: The display shows the number of input signal; Virtual CINEMA DSP; SILENT CINEMA DSP; Normal stereo reproduction
English 27 B ASIC OPERA TION Notes • If you turn off the sound effects, no sound is output from the center speaker, rear speakers, or rear center speaker. • If you turn off the sound effects while the unit is reproducing sound from a Dolby Digital or DTS signal, the dynamic rangeof the signal is aut...
Page 30 - Understanding sound fields; Recreating a sound field; Program
28 DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING (DSP) Understanding sound fields A sound field is defined as the “characteristic sound reflections of aparticular space.” In concert halls and other music venues, we hearearly reflections and reverberations as well as the direct soundproduced by the artist(s). The v...
Page 31 - Sound design of CINEMA-DSP
English B ASIC OPERA TION 29 CINEMA-DSP Sound design of CINEMA-DSP Filmmakers intend for the dialog to be located right on the screen, the effect sound a little farther back, the music spreadeven farther back, and the surround sound around the listener. Of course, all of these sounds must be synchro...
Page 32 - For movie programs; Straight Decode
30 ■ For movie programs No. 7 8 9 Features This program creates the extremely wide sound field of a 70-mm movie theater. Itprecisely reproduces the source sound in detail, making both the video and the sound fieldincredibly real. This is ideal for any kind of video source encoded with Dolby Surround...
Page 33 - Sound field effects; Dolby Digital/DTS + DSP sound field effect
English B ASIC OPERA TION 31 Sound field effects The 6-channel soundtracks found on 70-mm film produce precise sound field localization and rich, deep sound withoutusing matrix processing. This unit’s MOVIE THEATER programs provide the same quality of sound and soundlocalization that 6-channel sound...
Page 34 - TUNING; once to begin; Press; Manual tuning; to tune in to the; Automatic tuning; Press FM/AM to select the reception band.; “FM” or “AM” appears on the front panel display.
32 TUNING 4 Press PRESET/TUNING l / h once to begin automatic tuning. Press h to tune in to a higher frequency, or press l to tune in to a lower frequency. When the unit is tuned in to a station, the “TUNED”indicator lights up and the frequency of the stationreceived is shown on the front panel disp...
Page 35 - Presetting stations; Automatic preset tuning options; to
English B ASIC OPERA TION 33 Presetting stations ■ Automatically presetting stations (for FMstations) You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to storeFM stations. This function enables the unit toautomatically tune in to FM stations with strong signals,and to store up to 40 (8 stations x 5 g...
Page 37 - Exchanging preset stations; See “Selecting a preset station” at left.; Selecting a preset station; on the remote control) to select a preset
English B ASIC OPERA TION 35 ■ Exchanging preset stations You can exchange the assignment of two preset stations.The example below describes the procedure forexchanging preset station “E1” with “A5”. 1 Select preset station “E1” by using theA/B/C/D/E and PRESET/TUNING l / h . See “Selecting a preset...
Page 38 - Description of RDS data; The name of the RDS station being received is displayed.; Changing the RDS mode; RECEIVING RDS STATIONS
36 Description of RDS data This unit can receive, PS, PTY, RT, CT, and EON datawhen tuned to stations broadcasting RDS. ■ PS (Program Service name) mode: The name of the RDS station being received is displayed. ■ PTY (Program Type) mode: There are 15 program types used to classify RDS stations. ■ RT...
Page 39 - PTY SEEK function; to select the; • The unit will stop searching if a station that is
English B ASIC OPERA TION 37 PTY SEEK function If you select the desired program type, the unitautomatically searches all preset RDS stations that arebroadcasting a program of the required type. 1 Press PTY SEEK MODE to set the unit inPTY SEEK mode. The program type of the station the unit is curren...
Page 40 - The sleep timer can only be set with the remote control.; Setting the sleep timer; The display then returns to the previous indication.; SLEEP TIMER; Canceling the sleep timer; ROCK CONCERT
38 Use this feature to automatically set this unit in standbymode after the amount of time you have set. The sleeptimer is useful when you are going to sleep while this unitis playing or recording a source. The sleep timer alsoautomatically turns off the external component(s)connected to AC OUTLET(S...
Page 41 - RECORDING
English B ASIC OPERA TION 39 Recording adjustments and other operations areperformed on other recording components. Refer to theoperation instructions for these components for details ontheir operation . 1 Turn on the power of this unit and allconnected components. 2 Select the source component you ...
Page 42 - Use the remote control to make adjustments.; Set menu list; BASIC
40 Adjusting the items on the setmenu Use the remote control to make adjustments. y • You can change set menu parameters while the unit is reproducing sound. • You can use NEXT and SET MENU +/– on the front panel to change these settings, if the unit is not set to TUNER mode.Press NEXT to select the...
Page 43 - to select a sub; SOUND 1 SPEAKER SET
41 English AD V ANCED OPERA TION 6 Press j / i once to enter the setup mode of theselected item. The last setting you adjustedappears on the front paneldisplay. Depending on the menu item,press u / d to select a sub item. 7 Press j / i repeatedly to change the menu itemsetting. 8 Press u / d repeate...
Page 44 - Select this if you do not have rear speakers.
42 ■ 1B MAIN (main speaker mode) Choices: LARGE , SMALL LARGE Select this if you have large main speakers. The unitdirects the entire range of the main left and right channelsignals to the main left and right speakers. SMALL Select this if you have small main speakers. The unitdirects the low-freque...
Page 45 - SOUND 2 SP DISTANCE
43 English AD V ANCED OPERA TION SOUND 2 SP DISTANCE (speaker distance) Use this feature to adjust the delay applied to center andrear center channel sounds. This feature works when thereis sound output from the center speakers with a sourcesuch as Dolby Digital or DTS. Ideally, the center speakeran...
Page 46 - SOUND 5 CENTER GEQ (center; A for COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks
44 SOUND 5 CENTER GEQ (center graphic equalizer) Use this feature to adjust the built-in 5-band graphicequalizer so that the center speaker tonal quality matchesthat of the left and right main speakers. You can select the100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, or 10 kHz frequencies.Control range (dB): –6 to +...
Page 47 - OPTION 3 AUDIO MUTE; Completely halts all output of sound.; INPUT 2; DIMMER; Use this to adjust the brightness of the front panel display.
45 English AD V ANCED OPERA TION OPTION 2 MEM. GUARD (memory guard) Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to settingson the unit. Choices: ON, OFF Select ON to protect the following features:• All set menu items• Center, rear speakers, rear center, and subwoofer levels• DSP program paramete...
Page 48 - OPTION 4 ZONE SET; MAIN
46 OPTION 4 ZONE SET ■ SP B (speaker B set) Use this feature to select the location of the main speakersconnected to the SPEAKERS B terminals. Choices: MAIN , ZONE B MAIN Select this to turn on/off SPEAKERS A and B when thespeakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals are setin the main room. ZONE ...
Page 49 - REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES; Control area; Controlling this unit; Controlling other component
47 English AD V ANCED OPERA TION REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can operate other A/V components made by YAMAHA and othermanufacturers. To control other components, set up the remote control with the appropriate manufacturer codes. Control area ■ Con...
Page 50 - Setting the manufacturer code; The TRANSMIT indicator flashes twice.
48 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Setting the manufacturer code You can control other components by setting amanufacturer code. Codes can be set for each of the 9component controls. The following table shows factory-set component(Library: component category) and the manufacturer codefor each component cont...
Page 51 - Controlling other components
49 English AD V ANCED OPERA TION REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Controlling other components DVD player VCR TV, digital/cable TV CD player CD/MD recorder Tuner 1 AV POWER * 1 Power * 1 Power * 3 VCR power * 1 Power * 1 Power * 1 Power 2 TV POWER * 2 TV power * 2 TV power * 2 TV power * 2 TV power * 2 TV po...
Page 52 - Using the test tone; SETTING THE SPEAKER LEVELS
50 Using the test tone Use the test tone to set speaker levels so that the volumefrom each speaker is identical when heard from yourlistening position. 1 Press AMP. 2 Press TEST. The unit will output a test tone. 3 Press u / d repeatedly to select a speaker to adjust. Each time you press d , the uni...
Page 53 - SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITING; Changing parameter settings
51 English ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITING Changing parameter settings The initial sound field program settings will provide youwith an excellent listening experience as they are. It is notnecessary to alter these settings, but you can create anoriginal listening enviro...
Page 54 - Digital sound field parameter descriptions
52 Digital sound field parameter descriptions You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately in yourlistening room. Not all of the following parameters are found in every program. ■ DSP LEVEL Function: This parameter adjusts the level...
Page 55 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Problem
53 English ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listedbelow or if the instruction below does not help, set this unit to standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact thenearest au...
Page 57 - Remedy; Refer to
55 English ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION Problem No sound from the rearcenter speaker. A “humming” sound canbe heard. The volume level cannotbe increased, or thesound is distorted. The sound effect cannotbe recorded. A source cannot berecorded by a digitalrecording componentconnected to theDIGITAL OUTPUT ...
Page 58 - Tuner; Remote control
56 ■ Tuner FM stereo reception isnoisy. There is distortion, andclear reception cannotbe obtained even with agood FM antenna. The desired stationcannot be tuned in withthe automatic tuningmethod. Previously presetstations can no longerbe tuned in. The desired stationcannot be tuned in withthe automa...
Page 59 - GLOSSARY; Dolby Surround
57 English ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION GLOSSARY ■ Dolby Surround Dolby Surround uses a 4 channel analog recording systemto reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: 2 mainleft and right channels (stereo), a center channel fordialog (monaural), and a rear channel for special soundeffects (monaural)....
Page 60 - and P
58 ■ Virtual CINEMA DSP YAMAHA has developed a virtual CINEMA DSPalgorithm that allows you to enjoy DSP sound fieldsurround effects even without any rear speakers by usingvirtual rear speakers.It is even possible to enjoy virtual CINEMA DSP using aminimal 2-speaker system that does not include a cen...
Page 61 - SPECIFICATIONS; AUDIO SECTION
59 English ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Main, Center, Rear, Rear Center [U.S.A. and Canada models]20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω ....................................... 80 W 1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 8 Ω ....................................................
Page 62 - TV
LIST OF MANUFACTURER’S CODESLISTE DES CODES FABRICANTSLISTE DER HERSTELLER-CODESLISTA ÖVER TILLVERKARKODERLISTA DEI CODICI DEL FABBRICANTELISTA DE CÓDIGOS DE FABRICANTESLIJST MET FABRIKANTENCODES TV ADMIRAL 0411, 0451, 0911,1021, 1081 AIKO 0891 AKAI 0061, 0101, 0231,1191, 1351, 1591,1641, 1791, 1891...
Page 63 - II
LIFETEC 2591, 2601, 2611,2621, 2641, 2651,2661, 2671, 2681,2691, 2711, 2761,2771, 2781 LOEWE OPTA 0121, 0131, 0581, 0611, 1081 LOGIC 1691, 2281 LOGIK 0551, 1681, 2281 LOWEWE 0831 LUMA 0351, 0451, 1901 LUXMAN 0791 LUXMAN STEREO TUNER 0791 LUXOR 0001, 0061, 0181,0341, 0421, 0451,0461, 0491, 0601,0671,...
Page 64 - III
THORN-FERGUSON 0281, 0371, 0551, 0651, 0781,0861, 0881, 1131,1181, 1361, 1461,1971, 1991, 2281 TMK 0141, 0791, 1471 TOSHIBA 0141, 0381, 0481,1221, 1271, 1701,1741, 1851, 2151,2801, 2811 TRANS CONTINENS 0451TRISTAR 2281 TRIUMPH 0481, 0581, 2121 UHER 0431, 0451, 0481,0491, 0511, 1311,1541 ULTRAVOX 002...
Page 65 - IV
GRUNDIG 0052, 0062, 0092,0232, 0252, 0262,0752, 0802 HANSEATIC 0052, 0812 HARMAN/KARDON 0122, 0922HCM 0002 HINARI 0002, 0202, 0412,0442, 0522 HITACHI 0042, 0172, 0292,0432, 0602, 0662,0812, 1022 IMPERIAL 0072, 0432 INGERSOL 0442 INNO HIT 0002, 0052, 0072 INNOVATION 1142, 1162, 1172INTERFUNK 0022, 00...
