Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Note to CATV system installer:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS i En • Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitut...
Page 3 - ii
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ii En FCC INFORMATION (for US customers) 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, ...
Page 4 - iii; Caution: Read this before operating your unit.; WARNING
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. iii En 1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, du...
Page 5 - Contents; INTRODUCTION; Introduction; using the remote control.
1 En IN T R ODU C TI ON PR EPA R A T IO N BA S IC OPERA T ION AD V ANCED OPERA T ION Eng lish ADDITIONAL INFORMA T ION Getting started ............................................................ 2 Supplied parts ................................................................ 2Controls and function...
Page 6 - Units; Getting started; Supplied parts; Note
GETTING STARTED 2 En This product consists of the following parts. Before making connections, make sure you received all of the following parts. ■ Units ■ Accessories The form of the supplied accessories varies depending on the models. Getting started Supplied parts Note Center system (YAS-70CU) x 1...
Page 7 - Front panel of the center system; Controls and functions; Front panel display
3 En Getting started IN T R ODU C TI ON Eng lish ■ Front panel of the center system Controls and functions INPUT STANDBY/ON VOLUME - + INPUT VOLUME - + STANDBY/ON Front panel display Shows the information about the operational status of this system. ( ☞ P. 4) Remote control sensor Receives infrared ...
Page 8 - Front panel display of the center system
4 En Getting started ■ Front panel display of the center system MUTE TUNED STEREO MEMORY AUTO DOCK HiFi DSP q DIGITAL NIGHT PCM q PL VOLUME dB DSP indicators CINEMA DSP indicator Lights up when CINEMA DSP is activated. ( ☞ P. 14) HiFi DSP indicator Lights up when HiFi DSP is activated.( ☞ P. 14) AUT...
Page 9 - Remote control; Sound field program; Infrared signal
5 En Getting started IN T R ODU C TI ON Eng lish ■ Remote control ENTER DISP. MODE DIMMER ROOM EQ DEC. MODE CENTER SW NIGHT MEMORY AUTO /MAN'L PRESET /TUNE R SUR. L TEST MUTE A E A E MENU DOCK FM INPUT INPUT 3 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME STANDBY/ON VOLUME MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME ENTER DI...
Page 10 - Using the remote control; Notes; Take off the battery compartment cover.
6 En Getting started ■ Using the remote control Use the remote control within 6 m (20 feet) of the center system and point it toward the remote control sensor. • Be careful not to spill liquid on the remote control.• Be careful not to drop the remote control.• Do not leave the remote control in the ...
Page 11 - IO; Placing the center system above/beneath a TV; Placing this system; Placing the center system
7 En PRE P A R A T IO N Eng lish To enjoy quality sounds thoroughly, you need to place this system in their appropriate positions and install them correctly. After deciding the layout, follow the procedure below to install this system. Center system (YAS-70CU) Place the center system above a TV or b...
Page 12 - Attaching the center system to a wall; Installing the cables above the center system; In step 2 of the left column
8 En Placing this system ■ Attaching the center system to a wall You can attach the center system to a wall using commercially available screws (#8, Diameter: 7.5 mm or more (9/32” or more)). 1 Attach the supplied mounting template on a wall and then mark the holes of the mounting template. 2 Remove...
Page 13 - Connecting speaker cables; Connection; Connecting the center system and the subwoofer/system control
9 En PRE P A R A T IO N Eng lish Follow the procedure below to connect the center system and the subwoofer/system control. Connecting speaker cables Connecting system control cable Connection • Do not connect the power cable until all connections are completed.• Do not use excessive force when inser...
Page 14 - Digital connection; Example 1: DVD player; Connecting external components
10 En Connection The subwoofer/system control has 3 digital/analog input jacks (optical digital x 1, coaxial digital x 1, analog x 1). Before connecting your external components, check the output jacks of the components and be sure to use correct connection cables. ■ Digital connection • The digital...
Page 15 - Analog connection; Example 2: VCR or video camera
11 En Connection PRE P A R A T IO N Eng lish ■ Analog connection [INPUT 3] ANALOG jacks Example1: TV Example 2: VCR or video camera VCR or video camera, etc. with no digital output. SYSTEM CONNECTOR DOCK INPUT L ANALOG FM 75 Ω UNBAL OPTICAL COAXIAL 3 1 2 SPEAKERS ANTENNA L R R L R AUDIO OUTPUT TV SY...
Page 16 - Connecting a Yamaha iPod universal dock
12 En Connection This system is equipped with the DOCK terminal that allows you to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the YDS-10, sold separately) where you can station your iPod and control playback of your iPod using the supplied remote control. Connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock to t...
Page 17 - Basic playback operation; INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3; Enjoy; Now, try various features of this system!; Using various sound features
Basic playback operation 13 En BA S IC OPE R A T IO N Eng lish Once you have finished all cable connections (see pages 9 to 12) and remote control preparation (page 6), follow the procedure below to start basic playback operation. Basic playback operation 1 Press STANDBY/ON . This system turns on an...
Page 18 - Press one of the sound field program buttons.; Enjoying various sound features; Enjoying realistic sounds (Sound field program); Sound field program descriptions; Movie
Enjoying various sound features 14 En The sound program features allow you to enjoy various kinds of audio such as movie or music. Choose a program based on your listening preference, and not purely on the name of the program. The sound field programs reproduce realistic sounds with the multi speake...
Page 19 - Listening at low volume (Night listening mode); Press; “PL II” appears in the front panel display.; Decoder mode descriptions; PL II Movie; Dolby Pro Logic II processing for movie sources.; PL II Music; Dolby Pro Logic II processing for music sources.; AUTO; P L I I M o v i e; PLII Movie; NIGHT; N I G H T O N
Enjoying various sound features 15 En BA S IC OPE R A T IO N Eng lish The Dolby Pro Logic II modes reproduce 5.1-channel audio from stereo sounds. The night listening mode is designed to improve listenability at lower volumes. When you activate the night listening mode, you can enjoy realistic sound...
Page 20 - You can use two tuning modes to tune into the desired FM station:; Frequency tuning mode; FM tuning; Overview; FM; Selects the FM tuner mode.; MEMORY
FM tuning 16 En You can use two tuning modes to tune into the desired FM station: Frequency tuning mode you can search or specify the frequency of the desired FM station automatically or manually. (“Basic tuning operation” on page 17) Preset tuning mode You can preset the desired FM station in advan...
Page 21 - Basic tuning operation; repeatedly so that the AUTO indicator; F M
FM tuning 17 En BA S IC OPE R A T IO N Eng lish Basic tuning operation Manual tuning If the signal received from the station you want to select is weak, you can tune into the desired station by specifying the frequency manually. In the FM tuning mode, press AUTO/MAN’L repeatedly so that the AUTO ind...
Page 22 - Automatic station preset; Recalling the preset stations; Using station preset feature
FM tuning 18 En ■ Automatic station preset First, scan the FM stations with strong signals and store them to the memory by using the automatic preset station feature. You can store up to 40 FM stations (A1 to E8: 8 preset station numbers in each of the 5 preset station groups). y You can specify the...
Page 23 - Manual station preset; Use this feature to preset your desired station manually.; See page 17 for tuning instructions.
FM tuning 19 En BA S IC OPE R A T IO N Eng lish ■ Manual station preset Use this feature to preset your desired station manually. • Any stored station data existing under a preset station number is cleared when you store a new station under the same preset station number. • The reception mode (stere...
Page 24 - Supported iPod; Using iPodTM; Controls and functions for iPodTM; DOCK; MENU; Playback control buttons
Using iPod™ 20 En You can play back the audio sources stored on your iPod on this system. Supported iPod iPod (Click and Wheel)iPod nanoiPod mini Battery charge feature This system charges the battery of the iPod stationed to the Yamaha iPod universal dock connected to the DOCK terminal of the subwo...
Page 25 - You can change the brightness of the front panel display.; Useful operation; Changing the brightness of the front panel display; DIMMER; , the brightness of the front; DIMMER OFF
Useful operation 21 En BA S IC OPE R A T IO N Eng lish You can change the brightness of the front panel display. You can turn off the front panel display. This feature is useful when you enjoy a movie in a dark listening room. y • The front panel display turns on momentarily when an operation is per...
Page 26 - • Adjusting the volume balance of each channel with test tones; By adjusting the balance, you can enjoy seamless surround sound.; • Adjusting the characteristics of the tonal quality; Adjusting the virtual speaker settings; : Front left and right; The sound image of this system
Adjusting the virtual speaker settings 22 En Ordinarily, the 5.1 channel speaker system needs two front speakers, a center speaker, two surround speakers, and a subwoofer. This system employs the Air Surround technology that enables you to enjoy the surround sound with the front left and right speak...
Page 27 - Adjusting the volume balance of each channel; Using the speaker test mode; T E S T F L; TEST
Adjusting the virtual speaker settings 23 En AD V ANCED OPERA T ION Eng lish Use this feature to adjust the volume balance of each (virtual) speaker and the position of the virtual surround speakers. ■ Adjusting the volume balance of each channel 1 Press TEST to activate the speaker test mode. Follo...
Page 28 - Adjusting the position of the virtual surround speakers; B E A M L
Adjusting the virtual speaker settings 24 En ■ Adjusting the position of the virtual surround speakers This system employs the Yamaha Air Surround system that enables the surround sound field using the center system and the subwoofer/system control. This system creates the surround sounds by using t...
Page 29 - Adjusting the characteristics of the tonal quality (ROOM EQ); repeatedly to select the desired; HARD
Adjusting the virtual speaker settings 25 En AD V ANCED OPERA T ION Eng lish Use this feature to set the equalizer to optimize the tonal quality of the sound for the acoustic characteristics of your listening room. You can also adjust the output level of the virtual center, virtual surround speakers...
Page 30 - Additional information; Troubleshooting
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 26 En If there is any problem with this system, check the following items. If you cannot solve your problem with the following remedies or if your problem was not listed below, turn off and unplug this system, and then consult the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service ce...
Page 31 - Eng; Tuner
27 En Additional information Eng lish ADDITIONAL INFORMA T ION \ ■ Tuner ■ iPod In case of a transmission error without a status message appearing in the front panel, check the connection to your iPod (page 12). The remote control does not work for operating this system. This system may be operated ...
Page 32 - Air Surround; Glossary
28 En Additional information ■ Air Surround Front surround sound system which is developed by Yamaha enables the surround sound field. In comparison with traditional front surround technologies, the Air Surround system enables a wide range of natural surround sound field. ■ Channel (ch) A channel is...
Page 33 - FM Tuner; Specifications
29 En Additional information Eng lish ADDITIONAL INFORMA T ION YAS-70CU • Type ........... Full range acoustic suspension magnetic shielding type• Driver (Full range) ........................5 cm (2”) cone magnetic shielding type × 6 (L3, R3) • Frequency Response .......................................
