Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; • Explanation of Graphical Symbols; WARNING; CAUTION; CAUTION I
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. • Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within anequilateral triangle, i...
Page 3 - Note to CATV system installer:; We Want You Listening For A Lifetime; IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!; When connecting this product to; CAUTION II
FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only) Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’sattention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelinesfor proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cableground shall be connected to the groundi...
Page 4 - CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.; FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS; CAUTION III
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 well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place with atleast 30 cm on the top, 10 cm on the right and left, and 10 cm atthe back of this unit — away from direct sunlig...
Page 5 - Remote Control; ) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
CAUTION IV COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party: Yamaha Electronics Corp., Address: 6660 Orangethorpe Ave. Buena Park, CA90620 Telephone: 714-522-9105 Type of Equipment: Remote Control Model Name: RAV-2000Z1 This device complies with Part 15 of the...
Page 7 - Contents; INTRODUCTION
INTR ODUCTION English E- 1 PREP ARA TIONS B ASIC OPERA TIONS AD V ANCED OPERA TION SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS APPENDIX Contents Contents INTRODUCTION 3 Features ......................................................................................................................... 4Controls and functions...
Page 8 - CHECKING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS; Check your package to make sure it has the following items.
E- 2 CHECKING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS Check your package to make sure it has the following items. RAV-2000Z1 Intelligent remote control Batteries (4) (LR6) Power cord Computer interface cable (RS-232C) AM loop antenna Indoor FM antenna
Page 9 - Introduction
E- 3 INTR ODUCTION English Introduction Introduction This section describes the features of the RX-Z1, and its controls and functions. FEATURES ........................................................................................................... 4 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ..........................
Page 10 - FEATURES; Virtual CINEMA DSP and SILENT CINEMA DSP; This unit is equipped with the following signal format decoders.; • Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital EX
E- 4 FEATURES ■ Built-in 8-channel power amplifier • Main: 130 W + 130 W (8 Ω ) RMS Output Power, 0.015% THD, 20 – 20,000 Hz • Center: 130 W (8 Ω ) RMS Output Power, 0.015% THD, 20 – 20,000 Hz • Rear: 130 W + 130 W (8 Ω ) RMS Output Power, 0.015% THD, 20 – 20,000 Hz • Front: 45 W + 45 W (8 Ω ) RMS O...
Page 11 - Various input and output jacks; Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
E- 5 INTR ODUCTION English ■ Various input and output jacks The RX-Z1 has various output jacks for audio and video signals as well as a digital recording output jack. Many input jacks are also availablefor connection to multiple audio-video sources. All the video inputs and outputs have S-video jack...
Page 12 - p a
E- 6 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel STANDBY /ON INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME SPEAKERS BASS SILENT PHONES A B STEREO PROCESSOR DIRECT BASS EXTENSION FM/AM A/B/C/D/E EFFECT ON S VIDEO VIDEO OFF L R PHONO CD TUNER CD–R MD/TAPE DVD SOURCE/REMOTE D–TV/LD CABLE SAT VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3/DVR VIDEO AUX ...
Page 13 - Opening and closing the front panel door
E- 7 INTR ODUCTION English r PRESET/TUNING q / w Selects preset station number 1 to 8 when the colon (:) appears onthe left of the band indication (“FM” or “AM”) on the front paneldisplay, and selects the tuning frequency when the colon (:) does notappear. t BALANCE Controls the balance of the sound...
Page 14 - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS; Remote control; Display on the touch screen
E- 8 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control 1 Sending eye Outputs infrared (IR) remote control signals. Aim this at thecomponent you want to operate. 2 CONTRAST +/– Adjust the contrast of the display. 3 BACKLIGHT Turns the backlight on. 4 Direct-access buttons • POWER: Turns on the power of this unit...
Page 15 - Installing batteries in the remote control; Slide the battery door back on.; About changing batteries; Note; Using the remote control; Cautions
E- 9 INTR ODUCTION English CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ■ Installing batteries in the remote control 1 1 Slide the battery door off the back of the remotecontrol. 2 2 Insert 4 supplied batteries as indicated on the bottomof the battery compartment. 3 3 Slide the battery door back on. After a few seconds, ...
Page 17 - Front panel display; t y u i
E- 11 INTR ODUCTION English CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display 1 Input source indicator Shows the current input source with the arrow-shaped cursor. 2 DSP indicator Lights up when you select a digital sound field program. 3 96kHz / 24bit indicator Lights up when the DTS 96/24 signal is input...
Page 18 - Rear panel; Use this inlet to plug in the supplied power cord.
E- 12 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Rear panel 1 DIGITAL OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks See page __ for detailed information. 2 Audio component jacks See pages __ and __ for connection information. 3 Video component jacks See pages __ and __ for connection information. 4 Antenna input terminals See page __ for conn...
Page 19 - Preparations
PREP ARA TIONS English E- 13 Preparations Preparations This section explains how to make preparations (speaker selection and placement, subwooferusage, connection with other components, speaker mode setting, and speaker level adjustment) tofully use the RX-Z1. SPEAKER SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS ............
Page 20 - SPEAKER SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS; -speaker configuration –full CINEMA-DSP–; Speakers to be used
E- 14 SPEAKER SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS The most complete speaker configuration consists of eight speakers: the left and right main speakers, a center speaker, the left and right rearspeakers, the left and right front effect speakers, and a rear center speaker. If you do not use eight speakers, you can ...
Page 21 - -speaker configuration –standard 5.1 channel–
E- 15 PREP ARA TIONS English SPEAKER SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS ■ 5-speaker configuration –standard 5.1 channel– This configuration does not express the height of the sound field as well as the 7- or 8-speaker configuration. However, it positions thedialogue sound as coming directly from the screen.For t...
Page 22 - SPEAKER PLACEMENT; Refer to the following diagram when you place the speakers.; Caution; Placing the main speakers; When you use a projection screen
E- 16 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Refer to the following diagram when you place the speakers. Caution • Use magnetically shielded speakers. If this type of speakers still creates the interference with a monitor, place the speakers away from the monitor. ■ Placing the main speakers Place the left and right mai...
Page 23 - Placing the subwoofers
E- 17 PREP ARA TIONS English SPEAKER PLACEMENT ■ Placing the subwoofers Place the front subwoofer near the main speakers. Turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce wall reflections.If you use a rear subwoofer, place it behind the main listening position. The placement of the rear subw...
Page 24 - CONNECTIONS; Connecting digital jacks
E- 18 IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SET BEFORE POWER ON SELECTEUR D’IMPEDANCE SPEAKERS R L FRONT R R L L REAR CENTER MAIN B R L A REAR CENTER ( SURROUND ) CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING. ATTENTION POUR UN REGLAGE CORRECT, SE REPORTER AU MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS. A DVD COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO AUD...
Page 25 - Connecting a CD recorder; Connecting a CD player
E- 19 PREP ARA TIONS English CONNECTIONS Connecting digital jacks This unit has digital jacks for direct transmission of digital signals through either coaxial or fiber optic cables. Notes • DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks and analog OUT (REC) jacks are independent. Only digital signals are output from DIGITAL...
Page 26 - Connecting an MD recorder/tape deck; Connecting a turntable; Connecting the antennas; Connecting the indoor FM antenna
E- 20 DVD D–TV /LD SAT MONITOR OUT FRONT IN FRONT OUT P R /C R L FM ANT 75 Ω UNBAL. –GND TUNER AM ANT ■ Connecting an MD recorder/tape deck Note • To connect the OPTICAL (COAXIAL) output jack for an MD recorder with this unit, you can use any of the OPTICAL (COAXIAL) IN jacks by changing the setting...
Page 27 - Connecting video components; About the video jacks
E- 21 PREP ARA TIONS English CONNECTIONS Connecting video components Before you connect any components, disconnect the power supply to all the components you plan to connect including this unit and deter-mine which jacks are for the left and right channels and for input and output. After you finish ...
Page 28 - Connecting a DVD player; and
E- 22 CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting a DVD player • Connect the left and right analog signal output jacks on your DVD player to the DVD L and R jacks. Connect the composite video signal output jack on your DVD player to the DVD VIDEO jack. • If your DVD player has an S-video output or component video outp...
Page 29 - Connecting a digital TV/TV
E- 23 PREP ARA TIONS English CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting a digital TV/TV • Connect the left and right analog signal output jacks on your digital TV/TV to the D-TV/LD L and R jacks. Connect the composite video signal output jack on your digital TV/TV to the D-TV/LD VIDEO jack. • If your digital TV/TV ha...
Page 30 - Connecting a cable TV tuner
E- 24 CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting a cable TV tuner • Connect the left and right analog signal output jacks on your cable TV tuner to the CABLE L and R jacks. Connect the composite video signal output jack on your cable TV tuner to the CABLE VIDEO jack. • If your cable TV tuner has an S-video output or ...
Page 31 - Connecting a satellite tuner
E- 25 PREP ARA TIONS English CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting a satellite tuner • Connect the left and right analog signal output jacks on your satellite tuner to the SAT L and R jacks. Connect the composite video signal output jack on your satellite tuner to the SAT VIDEO jack. • If your satellite tuner ha...
Page 32 - Connecting a VCR
E- 26 CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting a VCR • Connect the left and right audio signal output jacks on your VCR to the VCR 1 IN L and R jacks. Connect the left and right audio signal input jacks on your VCR to the VCR 1 OUT L and R jacks. Connect the composite video signal output jack on your VCR to the VCR...
Page 33 - Connecting an LD player; LD
E- 27 PREP ARA TIONS English CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting an LD player • Connect the left and right audio signal output jacks on your LD player to the D-TV/LD L and R jacks. Connect the composite video signal output jack on your LD player to the D-TV/LD VIDEO jack. • If your LD player has an S-video out...
Page 34 - Connecting a video monitor; MONITOR OUT 1 VIDEO; on your video monitor to the; MONITOR OUT 1 S VIDEO; to the; COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT; • You can connect another monitor to this unit using the; MONITOR OUT 2
E- 28 CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting a video monitor • Connect the composite video signal input jack on your video monitor to MONITOR OUT 1 VIDEO jack. • If your video monitor has an S-video input or component video input, you can connect it to this unit. Connect the S-video signal input jack on your vide...
Page 35 - Connecting speakers; • Connect the speaker cables with care to avoid creating a short; Connecting the SPEAKERS terminals; • If your speaker cables have banana plugs, tighten the terminal
E- 29 PREP ARA TIONS English SPEAKERS R L FRONT R R L L REAR CENTER MAIN B R L A REAR CENTER ( SURROUND ) CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING. ATTENTION POUR UN REGLAGE CORRECT, SE REPORTER AU MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS. Connecting speakers • Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right ...
Page 36 - Connecting a front subwoofer; Impedance selector switch; Connecting a rear subwoofer
E- 30 CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting a front subwoofer Connect the signal input jack on your subwoofer to the PREOUT/ MAIN IN SUBWOOFER MONO jack. By connecting two subwoofers to the SUBWOOFER SPLIT jacks, this unit can reproduce subtle directional changes in the lowfrequency sounds.When you use two subwo...
Page 37 - Connecting other components; Connecting external amplifiers
E- 31 PREP ARA TIONS English CONNECTIONS Connecting other components ■ Connecting external amplifiers If you want to increase the power output to the speakers, or want to use another amplifier, connect an external amplifier to the PREOUT/ MAIN IN terminals as follows. Caution • When an RCA pin-plug ...
Page 38 - Connecting an external decoder; Connecting a game console; Connecting the power supply cords; Connecting the AC power cord
E- 32 CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting an external decoder This unit is equipped with six additional input jacks (left and right MAIN , CENTER , left and right SURROUND and SUBWOOFER ) for discrete multi-channel input from an external decoder, sound processor, or pre-amplifier. Connect the output jackson yo...
Page 39 - OSD modes
E- 33 PREP ARA TIONS English ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS (OSD) You can display the operation information for this unit on a video monitor. If you display the SET MENU and DSP sound field programparameter settings on a screen, it is much easier to see the available options and parameters than it is by reading...
Page 40 - SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS; Summary of SPEAKER SET items 1A through 1G; Mode setting
E- 34 SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS This unit has seven SPEAKER SET items in the SET MENU that you must set according to the number of speakers in your configurationand their size. The following table summarizes these SPEAKER SET items, and shows the initial settings as well as other possible settings. Ifth...
Page 41 - A CENTER SP
E- 35 PREP ARA TIONS English SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS ■ 1A CENTER SP (center speaker mode) By adding a center speaker to your speaker configuration, this unit can provide good dialogue localization for many listeners and superiorsynchronization of sound and images. The OSD shows a large, small, or no c...
Page 42 - D REAR CT SP
E- 36 SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS ■ 1C REAR L/R SP (rear speaker mode) The OSD shows large, small, or no rear speakers depending on how you set this item. The initial setting is “LRG”. LRG: Select the “LRG” setting if you have large left and right rear speakers or if you use a rear subwoofer. The entire r...
Page 43 - F FRONT EFCT SP (front effect speaker mode); Select the “YES” setting if you use front effect speakers.; G MAIN LEVEL; F FRONT EFCT SP
E- 37 PREP ARA TIONS English SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS ■ 1E LFE/BASS OUT (bass output mode) LFE signals carry low frequency effects when this unit decodes DTS or Dolby Digital signals. Low frequency signals are defined as 90 Hzand below. The initial setting is “BOTH”. SW: Select the “SW” (subwoofer) set...
Page 44 - SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS; Before you begin; • Since this unit cannot enter the test mode while headphones are; Display (on the remote control) to be used
E- 38 SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS This section explains how to set the speaker output levels using the test tone generator. The “TEST DOLBY SUR.” is for balancing theoutput levels of the six speakers required for surround sound systems. The “TEST DSP” is for balancing the front effect speakers with themai...
Page 45 - T E S T D O L B Y S U R .
E- 39 PREP ARA TIONS English SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS TEST DOLBY SUR. Select “TEST DOLBY SUR.” to match the output levels of the center, rear center and left and right rear speakers to the left and right mainspeakers. 1 1 Tap on the PARAMETER control panel. “TEST DOLBY SUR.” appears on the video monito...
Page 46 - TEST DSP; T E S T
E- 40 SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS TEST DSP Select “TEST DSP” to match the output levels of the front effect speakers to the main speakers. Caution • You cannot enter the TEST DSP mode if “1F FRONT EFCT SP” is set to “NONE”. 1 1 Tap repeatedly. “TEST DSP” appears on the video monitor and front paneldisplay...
Page 47 - Basic operations
B ASIC OPERA TIONS English E- 41 Basic operations Basic operations This section explains the playback operation, DSP program selection and recording operation. BASIC PLAYBACK ............................................................................................. 42 Input modes and indications ...
Page 48 - Item tabs; Tap an item tab to select the item you want to operate.
E- 42 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONS Operating this unit The remote control provides you with 8 pages of intuitive control panels for operating the RX-Z1. First go to the RECEIVER control panelsby tapping on the Home menu. ■ Item tabs Tap an item tab to select the item you want to operate. 1 2 1 4 2 3 5 ...
Page 49 - BASIC PLAYBACK; Select the main speakers to be used.; I N P U T
E- 43 B ASIC OPERA TIONS English BASIC PLAYBACK 1 1 Press STANDBY/ON (POWER on the remote control)to turn on the power. The front panel (and the monitor screen) shows the level of thevolume for a few seconds and then switches to show the currentsound field program. 2 2 Select the main speakers to be...
Page 50 - C H I N P U T
E- 44 To select a source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks, <On the front panel> Press 6CH INPUT . <On the remote control> Tap on the INPUT control panel. “6CH INPUT” appears on the front panel display. Cautions • If “6CH INPUT” is shown on the front panel display, no other source can be ...
Page 51 - To mute the sound
E- 45 B ASIC OPERA TIONS English ■ BGV (Back Ground Video) function The BGV (Back Ground Video) function allows you to combine avideo signal from a video source with a sound signal from an audiosource. (For example, you can listen to classical music while youare watching a video.)Using the remote co...
Page 52 - Input modes and indications; Notes on the digital signal
E- 46 BASIC PLAYBACK Input modes and indications This unit comes with various input jacks. If your external compo-nent is connected to more than one type of input jack, you can setthe priority of the input signal. Press INPUT MODE on the front panel or tap an input selector button (tap it repeatedly...
Page 53 - Notes on playing an LD source
E- 47 B ASIC OPERA TIONS English BASIC PLAYBACK ■ Notes on playing DTS-CD/LDs • If the digital output data of the player has been processed in any way, you may not be able to perform DTS decoding even if youmake a digital connection between this unit and the player. • If you play a source encoded wi...
Page 54 - Selecting a sound field program; M O V I E T H E A T E R 1
E- 48 1 1 Tap on the RECEIVER control panel to open the DSP control panel. The DSP control panel is displayed as shown below. 2 2 Select the desired program. <On the front panel> Press PROGRAM q / w . <On the remote control> Tap one of the DSP program buttons (such as or ). BASIC PLAYBAC...
Page 55 - Normal stereo reproduction; When Dolby Digital signals are played:
E- 49 B ASIC OPERA TIONS English BASIC PLAYBACK ■ Normal stereo reproduction <On the front panel> Press STEREO/EFFECT to turn off the sound effect for normal stereo reproduction. <On the remote control> Press the right button (labeled “STEREO”) while any of theRECEIVER control panel is d...
Page 56 - Selecting PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC or Neo: 6
E- 50 BASIC PLAYBACK ■ Playing the Dolby Digital EX or DTS ESsoftware Tap on the RECEIVER control panel to open the DSP control panel. Then tap to turn on the Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES decoder to listen to the Dolby Digital EX and DTS ESsoftware with a rear center speaker.The display changes AUTO ^...
Page 57 - Virtual CINEMA DSP; SILENT CINEMA DSP; PHONES
E- 51 B ASIC OPERA TIONS English BASIC PLAYBACK ■ Virtual CINEMA DSP With the Virtual CINEMA DSP, you can enjoy all the DSPprograms without rear speakers. It creates the virtual speakers toreproduce the natural sound field.The sound field processing is changed to the Virtual CINEMA DSPmode according...
Page 58 - Automatic tuning; F M; V i l l a g e G a t e
E- 52 STANDBY /ON INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME SPEAKERS BASS SILENT PHONES A B STEREO PROCESSOR DIRECT BASS EXTENSION FM/AM A/B/C/D/E EFFECT ON S VIDEO VIDEO OFF L R PHONO CD TUNER CD–R MD/TAPE DVD SOURCE/REMOTE D–TV/LD CABLE SAT VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3/DVR VIDEO AUX PROGRAM 6CH INPUT PRESET /TUNING E...
Page 59 - Presetting stations; Automatically presetting stations (for FM stations); Notes
E- 53 B ASIC OPERA TIONS English STANDBY /ON INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME SPEAKERS BASS SILENT PHONES A B STEREO PROCESSOR DIRECT BASS EXTENSION FM/AM A/B/C/D/E EFFECT ON S VIDEO VIDEO OFF L R PHONO CD TUNER CD–R MD/TAPE DVD SOURCE/REMOTE D–TV/LD CABLE SAT VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3/DVR VIDEO AUX PROGRAM...
Page 60 - Manually presetting stations; Tune in to a station.
E- 54 STANDBY /ON INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME SPEAKERS BASS SILENT PHONES A B STEREO PROCESSOR DIRECT BASS EXTENSION FM/AM A/B/C/D/E EFFECT ON S VIDEO VIDEO OFF L R PHONO CD TUNER CD–R MD/TAPE DVD SOURCE/REMOTE D–TV/LD CABLE SAT VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3/DVR VIDEO AUX PROGRAM 6CH INPUT PRESET /TUNING E...
Page 61 - Preset stations; Tuning in to a preset station; • For the remote control operations, you need to switch the display; Exchanging preset stations; on the TUNING
E- 55 B ASIC OPERA TIONS English TUNING Preset stations *1 These buttons can be used to directly select the preset group.*2 These buttons can be used to directly select the preset station number 1 to 8. ■ Tuning in to a preset station You can tune any desired station simply by selecting the presetst...
Page 62 - BASIC RECORDING
E- 56 BASIC RECORDING REC OUT/ZONE 2 allows you to record one source while viewing and/or listening to another source. 1 1 Turn on the power to this unit and all connectedcomponents. 2 2 Select the source component you want to recordfrom by using REC OUT/ZONE 2. To record the current input source th...
Page 63 - Advanced operation
AD V ANCED OPERA TION English E- 57 Advanced operation Advanced operation This section explains SET MENU setting, remote control features and the other functions. SET MENU ITEMS .............................................................................................. 52 Operating the SET MENU ....
Page 64 - SET MENU ITEMS
E- 58 SET MENU ITEMS The SET MENU consists of eighteen items including the Speaker Set, Center Graphic Equalizer and Parameter Initialization features.Choose the appropriate item and adjust or select the values as necessary. Notes • You can adjust the items in the SET MENU while reproducing a source...
Page 65 - Operating the SET MENU; Adjustment should be made with the remote control.
E- 59 AD V ANCED OPERA TION English SET MENU ITEMS Operating the SET MENU Adjustment should be made with the remote control. Note • Some items require extra steps to change to the desired setting. 1 1 Tap on the Home menu to open the RECEIVER control panels. 2 2 Tap ( or repeatedly) to open the SET ...
Page 66 - SPEAKER SET; make sure all the necessary connections are correct.; About the test tone; • The test tone is produced by the tone generator.
E- 60 SET MENU ITEMS 1 SPEAKER SET Set the speaker mode depending on your speaker system. See “SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS” on pages __ to __ for details about thesetting items. 2 LOW FREQ. TEST Use this feature to adjust the output level of the subwoofer so it matches that of the other speakers in your c...
Page 67 - REAR CT GEQ (rear center graphic equalizer); on the PARAMETER control panel before starting the foregoing; HP TONE CTRL; CENTER GEQ
E- 61 AD V ANCED OPERA TION English SET MENU ITEMS 3 HP TONE CTRL (headphone tone control) Use this feature to adjust the level of the bass and treble when you use your headphones. Control range (dB): –6 – +3 for both BASS and TRBL (treble) Initial setting: 0 dB for both BASS and TRBL (treble) 1 1 S...
Page 68 - CINEMA EQ
E- 62 SET MENU ITEMS 6 CINEMA EQ Use this feature to match the tonal quality of four groups of speakers: the main and center speaker group, the front effect speakers group, therear speakers group, and the rear center speaker group. CINEMA-EQ consists of a high-shelving equalizer (HIGH) and a paramet...
Page 69 - Tap; B FRNT EFCT EQ; INPUT RENAME
E- 63 AD V ANCED OPERA TION English SET MENU ITEMS ■ 6B FRNT EFCT EQ (front effect equalizer) Use this feature to adjust the tonal quality of the front effect channels. Control range: 1.0 kHz – 12.7 kHz (HIGH: FRQ, PEQ: FRQ), –9 dB – +6 dB (HIGH: GAIN, PEQ: GAIN) Initial setting: 12.7 kHz (HIGH: FRQ...
Page 70 - jack or; OUTPUT; (the input selector buttons on the INPUT control panel of the; A COAXIAL IN
E- 64 SET MENU ITEMS 8 I/O ASSIGNMENT It is possible to assign jacks according to the component to be used if this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jack or DIGITAL INPUT/ OUTPUT jack settings (component names for jacks) differ from that component. This makes it possible to change the jack assignment and...
Page 71 - 0 PARAMETER INI (parameter initialization); INPUT MODE; 0 PARAMETER INI
E- 65 AD V ANCED OPERA TION English SET MENU ITEMS 9 INPUT MODE (initial input mode) Use this feature to designate the input mode for sources connected to the COAXIAL (OPTICAL) IN jacks when you turn on this unit (see page __ for details about the input mode). Choices: AUTO, LAST Initial setting: AU...
Page 72 - 2 DYNAMIC RANGE
E- 66 12 DYNAMIC RANGE Use this feature to adjust the dynamic range. This setting is effective only when this unit decodes Dolby Digital signals. Choices: MAX, STD, MIN Initial setting: MAX (for both speakers and headphones) Caution • Some types of the Dolby Digital software do not support “MIN” for...
Page 73 - Setting by “msec”; R and rear center with “meters” or “feet” selected.; 4 AUDIO DELAY
E- 67 AD V ANCED OPERA TION English SET MENU ITEMS ■ Setting by “msec” Control range: 0 – 5.0 ms (for center), 0 – 30.0 ms (for rear center) Initial settings: 0 ms (for center), 3.0 ms (for rear center) ■ Setting by “meters” Control range: 0.15 – 30.48 m (for main L/R, center, rear L/R, rear center)...
Page 74 - DIMMER; 6 MEMORY GUARD; 6 MEMORY GUARD
E- 68 SET MENU ITEMS 15 DISPLAY SET Use this feature to set the background and the location of the OSD, and the brightness of this unit’s front panel display. ■ DIMMER You can adjust the brightness of the front panel display. Control range: –4 – 0 Initial setting: 0 ■ OSD SHIFT (OSD off-set position...
Page 75 - ZONE2 OUT
E- 69 AD V ANCED OPERA TION English SET MENU ITEMS 17 ZONE2 SET Use this feature to change the volume control setting for audio output to ZONE 2 OUT and the setting of the REMOTE 1 IN and REMOTE 2 IN jacks. ■ ZONE2 OUT This item changes the volume control setting for audio output to ZONE 2 OUT . Cho...
Page 76 - Via the Device menu; • You can also activate the Device menu from Home by tapping; REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES; Via the Home menu; The first control panel of the selected component appears.
E- 70 ■ Via the Device menu The Device menu allows you to easily switch to another componentwithout having to return to the Home menu. 1 1 From within any component control panel, tap thedevice tab. The Device menu pops up. You can scroll through this menuusing and . 2 2 In the Device menu, tap the ...
Page 77 - The remote control icon turns around
E- 71 AD V ANCED OPERA TION English ■ Switching to another component withoutaffecting the active component If you switch to another component (for which you already defineda component action), RC codes are sent out the moment you selectthe component.To switch to another component without sending RC ...
Page 78 - Defining the brands of your components; Tap scroll button; The remote control switches to the Use mode.; • For RECEIVER and TUNER, the brands are set up for
E- 72 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Defining the brands of your components The remote control uses RC codes to activate components. Because there are several brands using specific RC codes, you have to define thebrands of your components. The remote control is set up by default to operate with YAMAHA comp...
Page 79 - Defining brands by selecting
E- 73 AD V ANCED OPERA TION English ■ Defining brands by selecting A list of brands and their corresponding RC codes are stored in the remote control’s memory.Select your brand from the list. Because not every component of a certain brand uses the same RC codes, you might also need to select froma s...
Page 80 - The remote control switches to the Try mode.
E- 74 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES 9 9 Tap . The remote control switches to the Try mode. 10 10 Tap to open the first control panel of the selected component. 11 11 Try out the buttons on the different control panelsand check whether the component responds to theRC codes the remote control is sending. No...
Page 81 - Defining brands by searching; • Even when the component is responding to the current code
E- 75 AD V ANCED OPERA TION English REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ■ Defining brands by searching You can use the Search mode to find the matching RC codes for your component when your brand is not displayed in the list of brands, oryou selected your brand, but do not know which code set to select. 4 4 Tap...
Page 82 - Controlling power on/off of your A/V components; ) are not assigned commands by default. If the remote
E- 76 Controlling power on/off of your A/V components Using the POWER control panel, you can simultaneously turn on or off (standby) multiple components without switching the control panelfor each component. Notes • This function is effective only with components that have a power on/off button on t...
Page 83 - Working with modes; Switching to another mode
E- 77 AD V ANCED OPERA TION English REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Working with modes When you operate your components, the remote control is in the Use mode. For actions other than operating (like programming buttons,recording macros, adding components, and so on), you have to switch to the appropriate mo...
Page 84 - Redefining brands; Redefining brands by selecting; Redefining brands by searching; The Device menu pops up.
E- 78 Redefining brands If you purchase a new component with a brand that you have not yet defined in the remote control, you need to redefine the brand to activateyour new component.You can redefine brands by selecting or by searching. ■ Redefining brands by selecting 1 1 Switch to the Brand mode v...
Page 85 - Learning commands; Learning control panel buttons; The button starts flashing.
E- 79 AD V ANCED OPERA TION English REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Learning commands You can program the remote control commands by transmitting IRsignals from your existing remote controls to the remote control’slearning eye. To do this, place the remote control and thecomponent’s remote control on a flat...
Page 86 - Learning device actions; The device tab is active when the name of a component is displayed.; Learning direct-access and left/right buttons; globally, but assign a specific function to
E- 80 ■ Learning device actions A device action is a command that is assigned to a component button on the Home menu or a component in the Device menu. The action isexecuted every time you select the component. Note • When you program a device action, RC codes are sent the moment you select the comp...
Page 87 - Labeling a button; Labeling elements; Labeling a component
E- 81 AD V ANCED OPERA TION English ■ Labeling a button 1 1 Navigate to the panel containing the button you wantto label. 2 2 Switch to the Label mode via at the bottom of the touch screen. 3 3 Tap the button you want to label. The display shows a “virtual auto-zooming” mini-keyboard.The button you ...
Page 88 - Adding and moving; Adding a component
E- 82 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Adding and moving ■ Adding a component If you have a component that is not listed in the Device menu, youcan add it to the remote control.You cannot add components to the Home menu directly. You mustadd them via the Device menu. 1 1 Make sure the device tab is active. T...
Page 89 - Deleting; Deleting a button or button action
E- 83 AD V ANCED OPERA TION English REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Deleting You can delete the following elements:• Control panel buttons and actions associated with a direct-access or a left/right button • Device actions• Components, macro groups and timer groups Home menu buttons cannot be deleted direct...
Page 90 - Restoring; Restoring buttons and button actions; The empty buttons become visible.; Restoring device actions; The device item is restored.
E- 84 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Restoring When you delete elements, they are no longer visible in the Use mode but remain in the remote control’s memory. This allows you to restorethem.• You can restore a deleted button or a device action in the Learn mode.• You can restore a deleted component, macro ...
Page 91 - Recording macros
E- 85 AD V ANCED OPERA TION English REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Recording macros A macro allows you to send a sequence of IR commands using a single button. When you select “MACRO” in the Macro menu, seven macro groups (“DVD”, “GAME”, etc.) appears by default. Each group includesbuttons that allow you t...
Page 92 - Recording extra commands
E- 86 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ■ Recording extra commands There are two extra commands you can record in a macro: • Source switching To record a device action that includes a source switching com-mand, open the Device menu, hold down the right button (labeled“ACTION”) and tap the component to which y...
Page 93 - Setting timers
E- 87 AD V ANCED OPERA TION English REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Setting timers With a timer you can activate a component at the time you determine. ■ Setting timers To activate a component at a desired time, you can use the timer. 1 1 Tap . 2 2 Open the Macro menu and select a timer group. 3 3 Switch to...
Page 94 - Adjusting the settings; Touch and hold the remote control icon; Tap the button for the setting you want to adjust.; The button turns black.; Use the left and right buttons to adjust the setting.; The remote control returns to the Use mode.; Functions and adjustments
E- 88 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Adjusting the settings Most of the remote control’s features can be set to suit your preferences. 1 1 Touch and hold the remote control icon for a few seconds. The first setup panel appears. You can display the second and third setup panel by using or . The third panel ...
Page 95 - RAVedit; System requirements
E- 89 AD V ANCED OPERA TION English REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES RAVedit If you want to personalize your remote control beyond its standard programming features, RAVedit is the tool for you. RAVedit is the remotecontrol’s companion software that you can download from http://www.yamaha.com/ With RAVedit y...
Page 96 - ADJUSTING THE LEVELS OF THE EFFECT SPEAKERS; C E N T E R
E- 90 ADJUSTING THE LEVELS OF THE EFFECT SPEAKERS You can adjust the volume level of each effect speaker (center, right rear, rear center, left rear, front effect, and subwoofer) while listening toa music source. 1 1 Go to the RECEIVER control panel and tap ( or ) to open the PARAMETER control panel...
Page 97 - SLEEP TIMER; Setting the sleep timer
E- 91 AD V ANCED OPERA TION English SLEEP TIMER Use this feature to automatically set this unit in the standby mode after the amount of time you have set. The sleep timer is useful when youare going to sleep while this unit is playing or recording a source. The sleep timer also automatically turns o...
Page 98 - Connections; A sample of system configuration and connections; For DTS encoded LDs or DVDs
E- 92 ZONE 2 You can make up a multi-room audio-video system with this unit. With this feature, you can set this unit to reproduce separate input sourcesin the main room and second (Zone 2) room using the supplied remote control in the second room. ONLY ANALOG SIGNALS ARE SENT TO THE SECOND ROOM. FO...
Page 99 - Remote control in ZONE 2
E- 93 AD V ANCED OPERA TION English ZONE 2 Remote control in ZONE 2 In the second (Zone 2) room, the supplied remote control can be used as the Zone 2 remote control. You can select the input source andcontrol the component which is located in the main room directly from the second room regardless o...
Page 101 - Sound field programs
SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS English E- 95 Sound field programs Sound field programs This section explains the sound field programs and its parameters. DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING (DSP) ................................................. 86 Understanding sound fields ..........................................
Page 102 - Understanding sound fields; Early reflections
E- 96 DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING (DSP) Understanding sound fields A sound field is defined as the “characteristic sound reflections of a particular space”. Inconcert halls and other music venues, we hear early reflections and reverberations as wellas the direct sound produced by the artist(s). T...
Page 103 - Recreating a sound field; Virtual sound sources
E- 97 SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS English DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING (DSP) Recreating a sound field Recreating the sound field of a concert hall or an opera house requires localizing thevirtual sound sources in your listening room. The traditional stereo system that uses onlytwo speakers is not capable...
Page 104 - Programs and features
E- 98 HI-FI DSP-SOUND FIELD PROGRAM Programs and features • These programs are the most suitable for the stereo music sources such as CDs.• Sound field is created using four effect speakers (front L, front R, rear L and rear R) in addition to the main speakers.• When “8ch Stereo” is selected, input ...
Page 107 - • The “
E- 101 SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS English CINEMA-DSP SOUND FIELD PROGRAM Programs and features If a Dolby Digital signal or DTS signal is input when the input mode is set to “AUTO”, the DSP program will be automatically switched tothe Dolby Digital playback sound field or DTS playback sound field. Feature...
Page 108 - CINEMA-DSP SOUND FIELD PROGRAM; Table of program names for each input format
E- 102 CINEMA-DSP SOUND FIELD PROGRAM ■ Table of program names for each input format According to the input signal format, this unit automatically chooses the appropriate decoder and DSP sound field pattern. *1 means the EX/ES decoder is ON.*2 means the DOLBY DIGITAL EX software is input.*3 means th...
Page 109 - MOVIE THEATER programs; DOLBY PRO LOGIC + DSP sound field effect; Dolby Digital EX/DTS ES + DSP sound field effect
E- 103 SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS English CINEMA-DSP SOUND FIELD PROGRAM MOVIE THEATER programs Most movie software has four-channel (left, center, right and surround) sound information encoded using Dolby Surround matrix processingand stored on the left and right tracks. These signals are processed by th...
Page 110 - The sound field makes the voice of a disc jockey sound clearer.
E- 104 CINEMA-DSP SOUND FIELD PROGRAM ENTERTAINMENT ■ Game This program adds a deep and spatial feeling to video game soundsand is also suitable for karaoke. CONCERT VIDEO 1 ■ Pop/Rock This program produces an enthusiastic atmosphere and lets you feelas if you are at an actual jazz or rock concert. ...
Page 111 - SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITING
E- 105 SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS English SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITING You can enjoy good quality sound with the preset parameters. Although you do not have to change the initial settings, you can change someof the parameters to better suit the input source or your listening room. Changing parame...
Page 112 - DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS; ROOM SIZE/P. ROOM SIZE for the presence sound field
E- 106 DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately in your listening room. Not allof the following parameters are found in every program. ■ EFCT TRIM (Effect Trim) Function This parameter ...
Page 113 - LIVENESS; The larger the value, the later the first reflection begins.
E- 107 SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS English DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS ■ LIVENESS Function This parameter adjusts the reflectivity of the virtual walls in the hall by changing the rate at which the early reflectionsdecay. Control range 0 – 10 Description The early reflections of a sound sour...
Page 114 - The larger the value, the larger the surround sound field becomes.
E- 108 DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS ■ S. DELAY (Surround Delay) Function This parameter adjusts the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection in the surround sound field. Control range 0 – 49 ms (The range depends on the signal format.) Description When Dolby Digital sign...
Page 115 - This parameter adjusts the volume of the reverberation sound.
E- 109 SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS English DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS ■ REV. TIME (Reverberation Time) Function This parameter adjusts the amount of time it takes for the dense, subsequent reverberation sound to decay by 60 dB (at 1kHz). This changes the apparent size of the acoustic enviro...
Page 116 - For 8ch Stereo
E- 110 DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS For 8ch Stereo ■ CT LEVEL (Center Level) ■ RL LEVEL (Rear Left Level) ■ RC LEVEL (Rear Center Level) ■ RR LEVEL (Rear Right Level) ■ FL LEVEL (Front Left Level) ■ FR LEVEL (Front Right Level) Function These parameters adjust the volume level for each...
Page 117 - Appendix
APPENDIX English E- 111 Appendix Appendix TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................... 102 CINEMA EQ FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS ........................................... 105 REFERENCE CHART FOR THE INPUT AND OUTPUT JACKS .......................
Page 118 - TROUBLESHOOTING; General
E- 112 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructionbelow does not help, set this unit in the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer ...
Page 120 - Tuner
E- 114 Problem The sound field parameters andsome other settings on this unitcannot be changed. This unit does not operateproperly. “CHECK SP WIRES” appears onthe front panel display. The sound is degraded whenlistening with headphonesconnected to a tape deck or CDplayer that is connected to thisuni...
Page 123 - FAQ about the remote control; The first setup panel appears.
E- 117 APPENDIX English TROUBLESHOOTING FAQ about the remote control Can I program a button to execute more than one command? No, you can’t. However, you can create a macro to execute a sequence of commands. How do I program source switching? See “Learning device actions” on page __. How can I edit,...
Page 124 - CINEMA EQ FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS; FRONT and REAR preset value
E- 118 CINEMA EQ FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS ■ L, C, R preset value HIGH: FRQ 12.7 kHz/GAIN –3 dBPEQ: FRQ 12.7 kHz/GAIN –4 dB ■ FRONT and REAR preset value HIGH: FRQ 12.7 kHz/GAIN 0 dBPEQ: FRQ 8.0 kHz/GAIN –3 dB +6 +3 0 –3 –6 –9 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k PEQ HIGH HIGH + PEQ GAIN FRQ +6 +3 0 –...
Page 125 - REFERENCE CHART FOR THE INPUT AND OUTPUT JACKS; You can switch the setting of this jack between; COAXIAL LD; by using “8 I/O ASSIGNMENT” on the SET
E- 119 APPENDIX English PHONO CD CD-R MD/TAPE DVD D-TV/LD CABLE SAT VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3/DVR VIDEO AUX 6CH INPUT MAIN SURROUND CENTER SUBWOOFER PREOUT/MAIN IN MAIN REAR (SURROUND) CENTER REAR CTR SUBWOOFER FRONT MONITOR OUT ZONE 2 OUT PHONES SPEAKERS MAIN A/B, REAR (SURROUND), CENTER, REAR CENTER, FRON...
Page 126 - SPECIFICATIONS; Audio Section
E- 120 SPECIFICATIONS ■ Audio Section Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel MAIN L/R, CENTER, REAR L/R/C(20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.015% THD, 8 Ω ) ............................... 130 W FRONT L/R (1 kHz, 0.05% THD, 8 Ω ) ............................... 45 W Power Band Width MAIN L/R (55 W, 0.04% THD, 8 Ω ) ....