Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; CAUTION
CAUTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-dance with the manufacturer’s ins...
Page 3 - We Want You Listening For A Lifetime; IMPORTANT
CAUTION INTR ODUCTIOIN PREP ARA TIONS PLA YBA C K SETUP MENU APPENDIX English We Want You Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’sConsumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out ofyour equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets thesound come thr...
Page 4 - CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.; Note
CAUTION CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1 To assure the finest performance, please read thismanual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for futurereference. 2 Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, andclean place with at least 10 cm above, behind and onthe both sides of this...
Page 5 - FEATURES; Home Theater Sound; This system can reproduce the sound field of the; Preset Remote Control; CONTENTS; indicates a tip for your operation.; APPENDIX; OPERATING OTHER COMPONENTS USING; OPERATION
1 English PREP ARA TION REMO TE CONTR OL APPENDIX PREP ARA TION OPERA TION FEATURES ● Home Theater Sound This system delivers a realistic and powerful soundexperience like that found in a movie theater just byconnecting the VS-10 to the TV. You can also enjoystronger bass and surround effects by add...
Page 6 - Inserting the batteries; Remove the battery compartment cover.; Precautions regarding batteries; Do not mix old and new batteries.; Preserving the manufacturer code; Readying the Remote Control; GETTING STARTED; Checking the Package Contents; Check that the following accessories are included in the package.
2 Connecting to a TV (monitor), DVD player, Satellite tuner and VCR TV (monitor) VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R DVD player VIDEO OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Satellite tuner VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R VCR Control center VS-10 (rear panel) VIDEO IN AUDIO IN L AUDIO OUT R 1 2 Audio connection cord (2 pin) (x 1) S...
Page 7 - Battery replacement cycle; Operational Area of the Remote Control
3 English PREP ARA TION POWER STANDBY NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM VS-10 OPEN D I G I T A L D I G I T A L D O L B Y S U R R O U N D ■ Battery replacement cycle Replace all four batteries when the operational range of theremote control starts to become shorter. ■ Precautions on handling theremot...
Page 8 - NAMES OF ALL PARTS; Display
4 NAMES OF ALL PARTS Control Center (Front Panel) POWER STANDBY PHONES INPUT SILENT DIGITAL2 VIDEO2 DSP VOLUME POWER NATURAL SOUND HOME THE OPEN DSP selector button (page 22) VOLUME N / B (page 17) INPUT selectorbutton (page 17) STANDBY indicator When this indicator lights up,this unit consumes a ve...
Page 9 - Remote Control
5 English PREP ARA TION Remote Control Not used with this unit. (page 30) TEST (page 15) SUBWOOFER + (page 19) MENU + (page 24) Numeric buttons (page 27) AV selector button (page 17) CH g (page 27) VOL + (page 17) Not used with this unit.(pages 29 and 30) Transmission indicator EFFECT ON/OFF (page 2...
Page 10 - Main speakers NX-VS10M; SPEAKER PLACEMENT
6 ■ Main speakers NX-VS10M Place the main speakers an equal distance from each side ofthe TV monitor.Placing the main speakers at almost the same height as yourlistening position is more effective. ■ YAMAHA center speakerNX-VS10C (sold separately) Place the center speaker on top of the television an...
Page 11 - INSTALLATION; Precautions before installation; Installing the Control Center Horizontally; CAUTIONS; indented parts on the top of the control center.
7 English PREP ARA TION INSTALLATION Depending on room conditions, the control center can be installed vertically or horizontally. Precautions before installation • Do not touch the adhesive surface after peeling off the pad as this will weaken its adhesive strength. • Thoroughly wipe clean the surf...
Page 12 - Installing the Control Center Vertically
8 Note • Using only the supporting stand makes the control center unstable and the front door cannot open. Be sure to use the side pads as well. CAUTIONS • Be sure to place the control center with the left side down.• When installing the control center vertically on a high place such as on a shelf, ...
Page 13 - CONNECTIONS
9 English PREP ARA TION NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM VS-10 D I G I T A L D I G I T A L D O L B Y S U R R O U N D CONNECTIONS CAUTION Always be sure to turn off the power of the control center and any component to be connected when making connections. To ensure proper connections • Connect the w...
Page 14 - Connecting a TV or VCR
10 DIGITAL 1 ( V /PCM) VIDEO 1 TV VIDEO SIGNAL INPUT MAIN SPEAKERS SUBWOOFER OUT MONITOR OUT SYSTEM CONNECTOR MARK DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TOSPEAKERS OTHER THAN NX-VS10M + – + – R L OUTPUT INPUT AUDIO/VIDEO IN AUDIO/VIDEO OUT R L AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN L R L AUDIO OUT R AUDIO OUT L ...
Page 16 - Optical fiber cable
12 POWER STANDBY PHONES SILENT DIGITAL2 VIDEO2 R L OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R AUDIO OUT L R L AUDIO IN L L VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R R When connecting the video game player, DVD player, etc. with a optical digital output terminal, connect the optic...
Page 17 - plastic insulation part of the cord.; Connecting the Main Speakers; Connect the main speakers to the control center.; Return the tab until it clicks.
13 English PREP ARA TION DIGITAL 1 ( V /PCM) VIDEO 1 TV VIDEO SIGNAL INPUT MAIN SPEAKERS SUBWOOFER OUT MONITOR OUT SYSTEM CONNECTOR MARK DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TOSPEAKERS OTHER THAN NX-VS10M + – + – AC OUTLET 0.8A MAX. 120V60Hz 100W MAX. UNSWITCED + DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TOSPEAKERS OTHER THAN N...
Page 18 - on the remote; Connecting the AC Power Supply Cord
14 DIGITAL 1 ( V /PCM) VIDEO 1 TV VIDEO SIGNAL INPUT MAIN SPEAKERS SUBWOOFER OUT MONITOR OUT SYSTEM CONNECTOR MARK DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TOSPEAKERS OTHER THAN NX-VS10M + – + – 0.8A MAX. 120V60Hz 100W MAX. UNSWITCHED AC OUTLET Once all connections have been made, check them one moretime. Finally, ...
Page 19 - Press; on the remote control. If the main power is; ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS
15 English PREP ARA TION EFFECT DSP SET AV MUTE TEST SUBWOOFER + SUBWOOFER – NIGHT MODE 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 MENU 9 7 0 + – ENTER LAST – VOL VOL + VS10 TV VCR CBL ON/OFF CH CH MEMORY 1 2 RIGHT CENTER LEFT RIGHT SURROUND LEFT SURROUND RIGHT LEFT RIGHT SURROUND LEFT SURROUND Rear speakers Mainspeaker ● When ...
Page 20 - Notes
16 3 Adjust the level of the test tone using VOL +/–.(Adjust to your listening level.) Pressing VOL + increases the level, while pressingVOL – decreases the level. 4 Adjust the sound output level of each speakerwhile listening to the test tone. Pressing f increases the level, while pressing w decrea...
Page 21 - OPERATING THE UNIT; Enjoying the Home Theater Sound System; Adjust the level using VOLUME
17 English OPERA TION • When the STANDBY indicator lights or flashes, the power can be turned on using p on the remote control. The power also can be turned on by pressingthe INPUT selector button on the control center. • The VS-10 memorizes the last state when the power is turned off. If you turn o...
Page 22 - Switching the input mode
18 CAUTION The variable sound intensity range is large when playingback a CD or MD. So, if the source that includes thesudden change from a small sound level to large one isplayed back at a maximum volume for a long time, thespeakers may be damaged. Switching the input mode This function allows you ...
Page 23 - Enhancing the bass tones; To cancel TRUBASS mode, press; volumes such as late at night.; Adjusting the subwoofer level; Muting the sound temporarily; USING CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
19 English OPERA TION Å Enhancing the bass tones Press t . • The TRUBASS* indicator lights in the display.• This function enhances the bass tones by increasing the level of the low-range frequencies. When theSW-VS10 is connected, the bass tones of thesubwoofer are also enhanced. To cancel TRUBASS mo...
Page 24 - Calling Up Your Favorite Settings; “Memory 1” is displayed.; Calling up the favorite button’s memory
20 ‰ Calling Up Your Favorite Settings Each MEMORY 1, 2 or 3 button can memorize thecurrent input and the settings of DSP mode,SUBWOOFER level, TRUBASS and NIGHT MODE.Once the settings are preset, you can call up eachMEMORY 1, 2 or 3 button anytime by simply pressingone of the MEMORY buttons. Memori...
Page 25 - DSP PROGRAM (DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR EFFECT); Description of DSP Programs
21 English OPERA TION 4 GAME 3 DIGITAL MOVIE THEATER(input source: Dolby Digital)70mm MOVIE THEATER(input source: Dolby Surround)DTS MOVIE THEATER(input source: DTS) 2 DOLBY DIGITAL (input source: Dolby Digital)DOLBY PRO LOGIC (input source: Dolby Surround)DTS (input source: DTS) 1 VIRTUAL SURROUND(...
Page 26 - Enjoying DSP Programs; When the headphones are connected:
22 7 MONO MOVIE Each time this button is pressed, the DSP program isselected in the following order and the currentlyselected DSP program name is displayed. ● When the VS-10 is connected without theYAMAHA NX-SW10: ● When the VS-10 and the YAMAHA NX-SW10 areconnected: * The “EFFECT OFF” appears only ...
Page 27 - Processing indicators; PRO LOGIC: Lights when reproducing a source
23 English OPERA TION Notes • Be sure to select the DSP program best suited for the atmosphere of the source being listened to. • The last selected DSP program for each input source (VIDEO 1, TV, VIDEO 2, DIGITAL 1 and DIGITAL 2) is stored in memory.So, when the input source is changed, the DSP prog...
Page 28 - Setting Auto Power On/Off; The Auto Power function works as described below.; Press MENU to display “Auto Power”.; MENU FUNCTIONS
24 Setting Auto Power On/Off The Auto Power function works as described below. No signal is input and no button is operated for about 30minutes. @ The unit enters the Auto Power Off mode.(The STANDBY indicator flashes slowly.) @ The unit enters the Auto Power On mode and the poweris turned on automa...
Page 29 - Naming the Input Terminals; Press MENU to display “Input Name”.; Adjusting Display Brightness; Press MENU to display “Dimmer”.; The current brightness level (such as “Dimmer:; Press MENU + or – to adjust the brightness.
25 English OPERA TION Naming the Input Terminals It is possible to give names to the VIDEO 2, DIGITAL 1and DIGITAL 2 input terminals. (It is not possible to changethe input names for the TV or VIDEO 1 input terminals.) Once you select a name so that you can easily find outwhich component is connecte...
Page 30 - Adjusting the Delay Time; Press MENU to display “Delay Time”.; Adjusting the Center Delay Time; Press MENU to display “Cntr Delay”.
26 Adjusting the Delay Time When the selected DSP program is VIRTUALSURROUND, DOLBY DIGITAL/DOLBY PRO LOGIC/DTS or SILENT CINEMA, it is possible to adjust the delaytime. The delay time is that time difference between whenthe sound from the main speakers can be heard and thesurround sound can be hear...
Page 31 - OPERATING OTHER COMPONENTS USING THE REMOTE CONTROL; Setting the Manufacturer Code
27 English REMO TE CONTR OL EFFECT DSP SET AV MUTE TEST SUBWOOFER + SUBWOOFER – NIGHT MODE 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 MENU 9 7 0 + – ENTER LAST – VOL VOL + VS10 TV VCR CBL ON/OFF CH CH MEMORY 1 2 4 3 TV VCR CBL CH 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 9 7 0 REMOTE CONTROL Enter the code surely. The transmission indicator goesout when t...
Page 32 - Check the manufacturer code number.; To clear a manufacturer code; To clear the “TV” button: 0000
28 ■ Precautions when performingpreset The transmission indicator goes out once the manufacturercode is set properly. If the transmission indicator does not go out, or if it flashesand then goes out, repeat the procedure from step 1. Pay attention to the following points when you repeat thepreset pr...
Page 33 - Controlling a TV
29 English REMO TE CONTR OL EFFECT DSP SET AV MUTE TEST SUBWOOFER + SUBWOOFER – NIGHT MODE 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 MENU 9 7 0 + – ENTER LAST – VOL VOL + VS10 TV VCR CBL ON/OFF CH CH MEMORY y • A VCR can be controlled using * marked buttons once the manufacturer code for that VCR has been set for the remotecon...
Page 34 - Controlling a VCR
30 EFFECT DSP SET AV MUTE TEST SUBWOOFER + SUBWOOFER – NIGHT MODE 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 MENU 9 7 0 + – ENTER LAST – VOL VOL + VS10 TV VCR CBL ON/OFF CH CH MEMORY y • A TV can be controlled using * marked buttons once the manufacturer code for that TV has been set for the remote controlselect button “TV”. Re...
Page 35 - Sound field; GLOSSARY; Virtual surround
31 English APPENDIX APPENDIX ■ Encode/Decode When a signal or other information is processed,compressed and digitized, this is called encoding. Encodingcan be used to record an extremely large amount ofinformation on a single CD or DVD.An encoded signal cannot be listened to directly. It must beretu...
Page 36 - TROUBLESHOOTING; General
32 Cannot control othercomponent. Movie dialog and other audiois difficult to hear. A “humming” noise is present. — There is noise in the tuner orTV and the video image isunstable. • Is the remote control selector button corresponding to the component to be controlled pressed? • Is the manufacturer ...
Page 37 - SPECIFICATIONS
33 English APPENDIX General Power Supply [Europe and U.K. models] ................................ AC 230 V, 50 Hz[U.S.A. and Canada models] ............................ AC 120 V, 60 Hz[Australia model] .............................................. AC 240 V, 50 Hz Power Consumption ...................
Page 38 - INDEX
34 M Manufacturer codes ................... i (at the end of this manual)Memory ............................................................................. 20Menu functions .................................................................. 24Muting the audio ..........................................
Page 40 - ii; VCR
ii SEARS 0101, 0161, 0171,0351, 0451, 0521,0621, 0761, 0801,0861, 0971, 0981,1091 SHANGHAI 1561, 1681 SHARP 0461, 0471, 0541,0661, 0911, 0941,1141 SHOGUN 1031 SIGNATURE 0991, 1771 SIMPSON 0581, 0961 SOLAVOX 1151 SONOKO 1001 SONTEC 1001 SONY 0371, 0451, 0661,0841, 0951, 1281,1441 SOUNDESIGN 0861, 096...
Page 41 - iii; Satellite Tuner
iii COMTRONICS 0214, 0274EAGLE COMTRONICS 0274 EASTERN 0064 ELECTRICORD 0204 ELECTUS 0264 GE 0114, 0124 GEC CABLE SYSTEM 0194 HAMLIN H5 0674 HAMLIN H6 0664 HAMLIN H6S 0654HAMLIN H8 0644 HAMLIN H9 0634 JERROLD 0254 JERROLD 400L 0624 JERROLD 450L 0614 JERROLD 550 0604 JERROLD OSD CATV 0594 JERROLD SPR...
Page 45 - REAR R
Connecting to a camcorder and video game player Video game player Camcorder VIDEO OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT L R Audio connection cord (2 pin) Supplied cable Commercially available cords and cable Optical fiber cable Video connection cord R L V System connector cable (x 1) R L V ...
