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... 3 About this manual 3 Supplied Accessories 3 Controls and Functions 4 Top and front panels 4 Display 5 Remote control 6 PREPARATION Connecting Speakers 9 Connecting speakers (Front/Surround/Center 10 Connecting a subwoofer 10 Using commercially available speakers or cables ... 11 Connecting a TV 12 Connecting Antennas 13 Connecting the FM antenna 13 Connecting the AM loop antenna 13...
... 3 About this manual 3 Supplied Accessories 3 Controls and Functions 4 Top and front panels 4 Display 5 Remote control 6 PREPARATION Connecting Speakers 9 Connecting speakers (Front/Surround/Center 10 Connecting a subwoofer 10 Using commercially available speakers or cables ... 11 Connecting a TV 12 Connecting Antennas 13 Connecting the FM antenna 13 Connecting the AM loop antenna 13...
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... and audio with a sound field effect. (page 63) 9 Speaker volume buttons Adjusts the speaker balance (volume level of each speaker). (page 65) SW +/-: Adjusts the subwoofer volume.
... and audio with a sound field effect. (page 63) 9 Speaker volume buttons Adjusts the speaker balance (volume level of each speaker). (page 65) SW +/-: Adjusts the subwoofer volume.
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...Speaker cable (cable plug: gray) Speaker cable (cable plug: blue) Speaker cable (cable plug: green) Speaker cable (cable plug: white) CinemaStation SUBWOOFER OUT SYSTEM CONNECTOR VCR OUT VCR IN VIDEO IN R L AM ANT GND FM ANT MONITOR OUT (DVD ONLY) Y PB PR S VIDEO MONITOR... Do not connect the power cable of four satellite speakers, a center speaker and a subwoofer) and its supplied cables. Here, the connection example uses the YAMAHA NX-P150 (consisting of the CinemaStation until all cable connections are completed. Front R speaker Front L speaker Center speaker Speaker cable ...
...Speaker cable (cable plug: gray) Speaker cable (cable plug: blue) Speaker cable (cable plug: green) Speaker cable (cable plug: white) CinemaStation SUBWOOFER OUT SYSTEM CONNECTOR VCR OUT VCR IN VIDEO IN R L AM ANT GND FM ANT MONITOR OUT (DVD ONLY) Y PB PR S VIDEO MONITOR... Do not connect the power cable of four satellite speakers, a center speaker and a subwoofer) and its supplied cables. Here, the connection example uses the YAMAHA NX-P150 (consisting of the CinemaStation until all cable connections are completed. Front R speaker Front L speaker Center speaker Speaker cable ...
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... the cable plug of the speaker cable into the speaker jack of the CinemaStation or subwoofer until you connect the cable cores to touch each other cable core to the + connector on the subwoofer using the subwoofer cable. 2 Connect the SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack on the CinemaStation to the SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack... speaker cable with the color band to the - NT OUND MIN. Cable core Color band 1 Connect the SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the CinemaStation to the INPUT jack on the subwoofer using the system control cable. Lever Press the lever down, then insert the cable core into the hole and...
... the cable plug of the speaker cable into the speaker jack of the CinemaStation or subwoofer until you connect the cable cores to touch each other cable core to the + connector on the subwoofer using the subwoofer cable. 2 Connect the SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack on the CinemaStation to the SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack... speaker cable with the color band to the - NT OUND MIN. Cable core Color band 1 Connect the SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the CinemaStation to the INPUT jack on the subwoofer using the system control cable. Lever Press the lever down, then insert the cable core into the hole and...
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... button 11 When using commercially available speakers • Use speakers with the polarity mark (+/-) of four satellite speakers, a center speaker and a subwoofer) and its supplied cables, be heard unnaturally. • Use speaker cables that have identical sound qualities. Match the speaker cable polarity (+/-) with... 6-ohm impedance or more. If a speaker with less than those of the YAMAHA NX-P150 (consisting of the cable plug. Twisting loosely may cause a short. 3 Press and hold the release button and remove ...
... button 11 When using commercially available speakers • Use speakers with the polarity mark (+/-) of four satellite speakers, a center speaker and a subwoofer) and its supplied cables, be heard unnaturally. • Use speaker cables that have identical sound qualities. Match the speaker cable polarity (+/-) with... 6-ohm impedance or more. If a speaker with less than those of the YAMAHA NX-P150 (consisting of the cable plug. Twisting loosely may cause a short. 3 Press and hold the release button and remove ...
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... VIDEO IN VCR IN VIDEO IN OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO (U.K. Component video S-Video OUT IN VIDEO L 2 Audio cable AUDIO (commercially R available) 1 Video pin cable (supplied) SUBWOOFER OUT SYSTEM CONNECTOR VCR OUT VCR IN VIDEO IN R L AM ANT GND FM ANT MONITOR OUT (DVD ONLY) Y PB PR S VIDEO MONITOR OUT (DVD ONLY...
... VIDEO IN VCR IN VIDEO IN OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO (U.K. Component video S-Video OUT IN VIDEO L 2 Audio cable AUDIO (commercially R available) 1 Video pin cable (supplied) SUBWOOFER OUT SYSTEM CONNECTOR VCR OUT VCR IN VIDEO IN R L AM ANT GND FM ANT MONITOR OUT (DVD ONLY) Y PB PR S VIDEO MONITOR OUT (DVD ONLY...
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... the recording equipment. Also, you can use "Input Assign" in the Set Menu (page 78) to assign VIDEO or VCR to the OPTICAL IN jack. SUBWOOFER OUT SYSTEM CONNECTOR VCR OUT VCR IN VIDEO IN R L AM ANT GND FM ANT MONITOR OUT (DVD ONLY) Y PB PR S VIDEO MONITOR OUT (DVD ONLY...
... the recording equipment. Also, you can use "Input Assign" in the Set Menu (page 78) to assign VIDEO or VCR to the OPTICAL IN jack. SUBWOOFER OUT SYSTEM CONNECTOR VCR OUT VCR IN VIDEO IN R L AM ANT GND FM ANT MONITOR OUT (DVD ONLY) Y PB PR S VIDEO MONITOR OUT (DVD ONLY...
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... cable. 3 To listen to audio sources played on the recorder with the CinemaStation. Notes • Do not connect the power cable of the CinemaStation and subwoofer. To an AC wall outlet SPEAKERS R L FRONT CENTER FRONT SURROUND SURROUND SPEAKER IMPEDANCE: 6 MIN. 17 Also, you made all connections, connect the power cables of...
... cable. 3 To listen to audio sources played on the recorder with the CinemaStation. Notes • Do not connect the power cable of the CinemaStation and subwoofer. To an AC wall outlet SPEAKERS R L FRONT CENTER FRONT SURROUND SURROUND SPEAKER IMPEDANCE: 6 MIN. 17 Also, you made all connections, connect the power cables of...
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BASIC OPERATION Auto Speaker Setup (YPAO) Auto Speaker Setup (YPAO) With the YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) feature, you can switch between the speakers and the subwoofer. We recommend that the sound level of each speaker. • Size Checks the speakers frequency response ... procedure. • Be sure to keep small children out of the CinemaStation or in direct sunlight. 1 Make sure the CinemaStation and subwoofer are seated in your actual listening environment. Optimizer microphone 3 Place the optimizer microphone on /off (in your listening position. •...
BASIC OPERATION Auto Speaker Setup (YPAO) Auto Speaker Setup (YPAO) With the YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) feature, you can switch between the speakers and the subwoofer. We recommend that the sound level of each speaker. • Size Checks the speakers frequency response ... procedure. • Be sure to keep small children out of the CinemaStation or in direct sunlight. 1 Make sure the CinemaStation and subwoofer are seated in your actual listening environment. Optimizer microphone 3 Place the optimizer microphone on /off (in your listening position. •...
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... the speaker connection status appear alternately in the display as a percentage (normally, it takes about two minutes). TEST SWFR OK? SW : Front speakers and the subwoofer 3.0 F C - - : Front speakers and the center speaker 3.1 F C - SR - : Front speakers and surround speakers 4.1 F - TEST SWFR OK? 6 Press...TEST CENTER TEST RIGHT TEST R SUR. TEST L SUR. Test tones are the same. SW : Front speakers, center speaker and the subwoofer 4.0 F - The progress status appears in the display. For details, refer to start the setup procedure. PRESET PRESET FREQ/RDS MODE ...
... the speaker connection status appear alternately in the display as a percentage (normally, it takes about two minutes). TEST SWFR OK? SW : Front speakers and the subwoofer 3.0 F C - - : Front speakers and the center speaker 3.1 F C - SR - : Front speakers and surround speakers 4.1 F - TEST SWFR OK? 6 Press...TEST CENTER TEST RIGHT TEST R SUR. TEST L SUR. Test tones are the same. SW : Front speakers, center speaker and the subwoofer 4.0 F - The progress status appears in the display. For details, refer to start the setup procedure. PRESET PRESET FREQ/RDS MODE ...
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...with similar conditions. • Check the speaker connections. • Use speakers of similar quality and efficiency. The volume level of the subwoofer is outside the specified range. (No level correction is placed too far away from the listening position. • Bring the speaker ...closer to the listening position. The surround left speaker is placed too far away from the listening position. • Bring the subwoofer closer to the listening position. The front right speaker is placed too far away from the • Bring the speaker closer to...
...with similar conditions. • Check the speaker connections. • Use speakers of similar quality and efficiency. The volume level of the subwoofer is outside the specified range. (No level correction is placed too far away from the listening position. • Bring the speaker ...closer to the listening position. The surround left speaker is placed too far away from the listening position. • Bring the subwoofer closer to the listening position. The front right speaker is placed too far away from the • Bring the speaker closer to...
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...AMP. 3 Press STEREO. The sound field effect turns off Stereo playback. Range" is selected (no sound field effect) and "D. y • Either front speakers or subwoofer produce(s) LFE channel sounds depending on the "BASS" setting in the Set Menu (page 77). • If "BASS" is set to "BOTH" or "FRONT"... is selected (no sound. • If Stereo playback is set to "SML" in the Set Menu (page 77), the subwoofer produces low tones. Notes • If Stereo playback is selected (no sound field effect), either center speaker or surround speakers produce(s) no sound field ...
...AMP. 3 Press STEREO. The sound field effect turns off Stereo playback. Range" is selected (no sound field effect) and "D. y • Either front speakers or subwoofer produce(s) LFE channel sounds depending on the "BASS" setting in the Set Menu (page 77). • If "BASS" is set to "BOTH" or "FRONT"... is selected (no sound. • If Stereo playback is set to "SML" in the Set Menu (page 77), the subwoofer produces low tones. Notes • If Stereo playback is selected (no sound field effect), either center speaker or surround speakers produce(s) no sound field ...
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...tone is different from the SILENT CINEMA jack on room conditions or listening position, you cannot adjust the subwoofer volume. • The test tone output from the subwoofer is output from the front left speaker. Notes • Disconnect the headphones from the others, but this... TUNER MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME TEST VOLUME +/- Test tones are suitable for most conditions. y Since the following order: Front (L) Front (R) Subwoofer Center Surround (L) Surround (R) 5 When you finished the adjustment, press TEST. Level" to -10 dB in the Set Menu (page 77...
...tone is different from the SILENT CINEMA jack on room conditions or listening position, you cannot adjust the subwoofer volume. • The test tone output from the subwoofer is output from the front left speaker. Notes • Disconnect the headphones from the others, but this... TUNER MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME TEST VOLUME +/- Test tones are suitable for most conditions. y Since the following order: Front (L) Front (R) Subwoofer Center Surround (L) Surround (R) 5 When you finished the adjustment, press TEST. Level" to -10 dB in the Set Menu (page 77...
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...), you first adjust the speaker balance with this procedure. To adjust the surround speaker volume, press SURR +/-. To adjust the subwoofer volume, press SW +/-. y • We recommend that you cannot adjust the subwoofer volume. To adjust them individually, carry out the "Adjusting the speaker balance with test tones" procedure (page 64). •...
...), you first adjust the speaker balance with this procedure. To adjust the surround speaker volume, press SURR +/-. To adjust the subwoofer volume, press SW +/-. y • We recommend that you cannot adjust the subwoofer volume. To adjust them individually, carry out the "Adjusting the speaker balance with test tones" procedure (page 64). •...
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... source of which you press the button, information changes depending on the "Setting speaker sizes (Speaker Set)" settings in the Set Menu (page 77), the Subwoofer may output sound. When the digital audio input cannot be measured, "unknown" appears. • Bit rate (rate) (only for Dolby Digital and DTS) Shows the...
... source of which you press the button, information changes depending on the "Setting speaker sizes (Speaker Set)" settings in the Set Menu (page 77), the Subwoofer may output sound. When the digital audio input cannot be measured, "unknown" appears. • Bit rate (rate) (only for Dolby Digital and DTS) Shows the...
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...output from the speaker set to "BASS". Sets whether the surround L/R speakers are not reflected when connecting headphones. Selection items: SWFR (Subwoofer), FRONT, BOTH Default setting: SWFR SWFR: Select this setting when using large front speakers. Sounds can lower the volume level and adjust ...when Dolby Digital or DTS is set to "SML" while "BASS" is from the front speakers. • If you can be output from the subwoofer. Selection items: LRG (Large), SML (Small) Default setting: SML LRG: Select this setting when using surround L/R speakers. A front L/R channel ...
...output from the speaker set to "BASS". Sets whether the surround L/R speakers are not reflected when connecting headphones. Selection items: SWFR (Subwoofer), FRONT, BOTH Default setting: SWFR SWFR: Select this setting when using large front speakers. Sounds can lower the volume level and adjust ...when Dolby Digital or DTS is set to "SML" while "BASS" is from the front speakers. • If you can be output from the subwoofer. Selection items: LRG (Large), SML (Small) Default setting: SML LRG: Select this setting when using surround L/R speakers. A front L/R channel ...
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... arrive at the listening position at a low volume, dynamic range suitable for home use. Initial setting: 3.0 m (10.0 ft) • SURR L adjusts the distance of the subwoofer and headphones. Initial setting: 3.0 m (10.0 ft) • SWFR adjusts the distance of the front speakers. ■ Changing the optical input jack assignment (Input Assign) You... to the headphones. This setting also applies to hear even at the same time. You cannot turn off the sound for either one of the subwoofer.
... arrive at the listening position at a low volume, dynamic range suitable for home use. Initial setting: 3.0 m (10.0 ft) • SURR L adjusts the distance of the subwoofer and headphones. Initial setting: 3.0 m (10.0 ft) • SWFR adjusts the distance of the front speakers. ■ Changing the optical input jack assignment (Input Assign) You... to the headphones. This setting also applies to hear even at the same time. You cannot turn off the sound for either one of the subwoofer.
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... Theater DSP Program (page 26). Troubleshooting Problem The center speaker makes no sound The surround speakers make no sound The subwoofer makes no sound The subwoofer makes strange sounds The speaker does not output low tones properly The volume does not increase or sounds are distorted Recording ... using . In the Set Menu, "CENTER" may be improper. The volume of the center speaker may be listening to minimum level. The subwoofer may be selected. You may be set to "NON". The CinemaStation may be turned off. For details, refer to the Standby mode, then...
... Theater DSP Program (page 26). Troubleshooting Problem The center speaker makes no sound The surround speakers make no sound The subwoofer makes no sound The subwoofer makes strange sounds The speaker does not output low tones properly The volume does not increase or sounds are distorted Recording ... using . In the Set Menu, "CENTER" may be improper. The volume of the center speaker may be listening to minimum level. The subwoofer may be selected. You may be set to "NON". The CinemaStation may be turned off. For details, refer to the Standby mode, then...
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...are differences in sound level is determined by the quantized bit rate. Based on a wealth of actually measured data, YAMAHA CINEMA DSP uses YAMAHA original sound field technology to combine Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS systems to provide the visual and audio experience.... 5.1 channel • Front speakers, Left (1ch), Right (1ch) • Center speaker (1 ch) • Surround speakers, Left (1ch), Right (1ch) • Subwoofer (1 ch x 0.1* = 0.1 ch) * In contrast to a full 1-channel band, a component designed to enhance low frequency sound for added effect. ■ Dynamic range The...
...are differences in sound level is determined by the quantized bit rate. Based on a wealth of actually measured data, YAMAHA CINEMA DSP uses YAMAHA original sound field technology to combine Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS systems to provide the visual and audio experience.... 5.1 channel • Front speakers, Left (1ch), Right (1ch) • Center speaker (1 ch) • Surround speakers, Left (1ch), Right (1ch) • Subwoofer (1 ch x 0.1* = 0.1 ch) * In contrast to a full 1-channel band, a component designed to enhance low frequency sound for added effect. ■ Dynamic range The...
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The component signal is also called a title number. ■ YPAO (YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) YPAO is film or video, then select the best method to convert it into progressive output. ■ Interlace and progressive outputs ... shooting movies is separated into the Y signal for the luminance and the PB and PR signals for the subwoofer automatically. CinemaStation will automatically recognize whether the source recorded on DVD is an original YAMAHA system that converts encoded data on DVD and other Pacific island countries. 90 Each division is called the...
The component signal is also called a title number. ■ YPAO (YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) YPAO is film or video, then select the best method to convert it into progressive output. ■ Interlace and progressive outputs ... shooting movies is separated into the Y signal for the luminance and the PB and PR signals for the subwoofer automatically. CinemaStation will automatically recognize whether the source recorded on DVD is an original YAMAHA system that converts encoded data on DVD and other Pacific island countries. 90 Each division is called the...