Owner's Manual
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... service is turned off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. Contact qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any reasons. 14 When not planning to set this unit in your plug, proceed as they may overheat, possibly causing damage. 9 Do not use this unit, press STANDBY/ON to use force on the bottom of the unit. (Bottom of time (i.e. away from direct sunlight, heat sources...
... service is turned off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. Contact qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any reasons. 14 When not planning to set this unit in your plug, proceed as they may overheat, possibly causing damage. 9 Do not use this unit, press STANDBY/ON to use force on the bottom of the unit. (Bottom of time (i.e. away from direct sunlight, heat sources...
Owner's Manual
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... the Speaker Balance 15 Adjusting the speaker balance with simple operations, allowing you to the YAMAHA Home Theater Sound System "AVX-S30". In case of the AV amplifier (AVC-S30), satellite speakers (NXS30) and subwoofer (NX-SW30). CONTENTS PREPARATION Supplied Parts 2 Controls and Functions 3 Front panel 3 Remote control 4 Placing the Speakers 6 Placing the Satellite Speakers 7 Placing the subwoofer 7 Connecting the Speakers 8 Connecting External Components 9 Digital connection 9 Analog connection 10 Using the Remote Control 11 Replacing the batteries 11 OPERATION Basic...
... the Speaker Balance 15 Adjusting the speaker balance with simple operations, allowing you to the YAMAHA Home Theater Sound System "AVX-S30". In case of the AV amplifier (AVC-S30), satellite speakers (NXS30) and subwoofer (NX-SW30). CONTENTS PREPARATION Supplied Parts 2 Controls and Functions 3 Front panel 3 Remote control 4 Placing the Speakers 6 Placing the Satellite Speakers 7 Placing the subwoofer 7 Connecting the Speakers 8 Connecting External Components 9 Digital connection 9 Analog connection 10 Using the Remote Control 11 Replacing the batteries 11 OPERATION Basic...
Owner's Manual
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.... (The remote control is supplied with the DVD-S30.) AV amplifier (AVC-S30) x 1 Satellite speaker (NX-S30) x 2 Subwoofer (NX-SW30) x 1 Accessories System control cable (5 m) x 1 Subwoofer cable (1-pin, 5 m) x 1 Speaker cable (for satellite, 5 m) x 2 Amplifier stand x 2 Non-skid pad (large) x 1 set (4 pieces) Non-skid pad (small) x 2 sets (8 pieces) Owner's Manual (this manual) BAL HOME THEATER SOUND SYSTEM AVX-S30 (AVC-S30 + NX-S30 + NX-SW30) OWNER'S MANUAL y You can place the amplifier vertically (STANDBY/ON becomes the top and VOLUME becomes the bottom as the diagram below) using the...
.... (The remote control is supplied with the DVD-S30.) AV amplifier (AVC-S30) x 1 Satellite speaker (NX-S30) x 2 Subwoofer (NX-SW30) x 1 Accessories System control cable (5 m) x 1 Subwoofer cable (1-pin, 5 m) x 1 Speaker cable (for satellite, 5 m) x 2 Amplifier stand x 2 Non-skid pad (large) x 1 set (4 pieces) Non-skid pad (small) x 2 sets (8 pieces) Owner's Manual (this manual) BAL HOME THEATER SOUND SYSTEM AVX-S30 (AVC-S30 + NX-S30 + NX-SW30) OWNER'S MANUAL y You can place the amplifier vertically (STANDBY/ON becomes the top and VOLUME becomes the bottom as the diagram below) using the...
Owner's Manual
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... in the standby mode, the unit consumes a small amount of power. 2 CINEMA DSP buttons Select CINEMA DSP programs. (page 13) 3 CINEMA DSP indicator Lights up the icon for the CINEMA DSP program currently selected. (page 13) 4 MODE Switches the Dolby Pro Logic II modes. (page 13) 5 INPUT Selects an input source. 6 Input indicator Lights up the input number currently selected. 7 VOLUME Adjusts the overall volume level. 8 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. 9 Status...
... in the standby mode, the unit consumes a small amount of power. 2 CINEMA DSP buttons Select CINEMA DSP programs. (page 13) 3 CINEMA DSP indicator Lights up the icon for the CINEMA DSP program currently selected. (page 13) 4 MODE Switches the Dolby Pro Logic II modes. (page 13) 5 INPUT Selects an input source. 6 Input indicator Lights up the input number currently selected. 7 VOLUME Adjusts the overall volume level. 8 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. 9 Status...
Owner's Manual
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... (DVD) Turns the DVD-S30 on, or set it to the standby mode. 5 TV INPUT* Switches the TV inputs. 6 TV CH +/-* Switches the TV channels. 7 (Play) Starts disc playback on the DVD-S30. 8 (Pause) Pauses disc playback on the DVD-S30. 9 ON SCREEN Displays the On-Screen Menu on DVD-S30 operations, refer to the "DVD-S30 OWNER'S MANUAL".) 1 2 3 4* 5* 6* 7 8 9 0 A B* C D E STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON DVD ANGLE 1 2 3 4 SW CENTER SURR ZOOM 5 6 7 8 REPEAT 9 TV A-B AUDIO SUBTITLE 0 SHIFT TV INPUT TV CH qVS DUAL MONO ON SCREEN SETUP MENU ENTER RETURN TV VOL MUTE VOLUME...
... (DVD) Turns the DVD-S30 on, or set it to the standby mode. 5 TV INPUT* Switches the TV inputs. 6 TV CH +/-* Switches the TV channels. 7 (Play) Starts disc playback on the DVD-S30. 8 (Pause) Pauses disc playback on the DVD-S30. 9 ON SCREEN Displays the On-Screen Menu on DVD-S30 operations, refer to the "DVD-S30 OWNER'S MANUAL".) 1 2 3 4* 5* 6* 7 8 9 0 A B* C D E STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON DVD ANGLE 1 2 3 4 SW CENTER SURR ZOOM 5 6 7 8 REPEAT 9 TV A-B AUDIO SUBTITLE 0 SHIFT TV INPUT TV CH qVS DUAL MONO ON SCREEN SETUP MENU ENTER RETURN TV VOL MUTE VOLUME...
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... disc playback on the TV while operating the DVD-S30. H AUDIO Selects the audio language of the DVD video or the audio channel setting of the DVD video while operating the DVD-S30. SW +/-: Adjusts the subwoofer channel volume. (page 16) CENTER +/-: Adjusts the center speaker channel volume. (page 16) SURR +/-: Adjusts the surround speaker channel volume. (page 16) ANGLE: Selects the disc viewing angle while operating the DVD-S30. N SETUP Displays or closes the Setup menu on the DVD-S30. O RETURN Returns the DVD menu to enable the corresponding operation. Adjusts the overall volume...
... disc playback on the TV while operating the DVD-S30. H AUDIO Selects the audio language of the DVD video or the audio channel setting of the DVD video while operating the DVD-S30. SW +/-: Adjusts the subwoofer channel volume. (page 16) CENTER +/-: Adjusts the center speaker channel volume. (page 16) SURR +/-: Adjusts the surround speaker channel volume. (page 16) ANGLE: Selects the disc viewing angle while operating the DVD-S30. N SETUP Displays or closes the Setup menu on the DVD-S30. O RETURN Returns the DVD menu to enable the corresponding operation. Adjusts the overall volume...
Owner's Manual
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... reduce wall reflections. Satellite speaker (L) Satellite speaker (R) Satellite speakers (L, R) (NX-S30) Place the left of the room to the listening position. 6 Main roles: Produces front channel (stereo) sounds. After deciding the speaker layout, follow the procedure below to change the location of your listening environment. Also produces center channel sounds (dialogues or vocal sounds) and surround channel sounds effectively using the Yamaha Air Surround system. To enjoy desired sounds, try to install the speakers.
... reduce wall reflections. Satellite speaker (L) Satellite speaker (R) Satellite speakers (L, R) (NX-S30) Place the left of the room to the listening position. 6 Main roles: Produces front channel (stereo) sounds. After deciding the speaker layout, follow the procedure below to change the location of your listening environment. Also produces center channel sounds (dialogues or vocal sounds) and surround channel sounds effectively using the Yamaha Air Surround system. To enjoy desired sounds, try to install the speakers.
Owner's Manual
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...; When connecting the speakers, fix the speaker cables in the wall where you use 6M (diameter of weak materials such as short screws, nails, or two-sided tape, may cause the speaker to fall . • Make sure you want to a wall. If your room layout. YAMAHA will bear no responsibility for any accidents caused by improper installations. ■ Placing the subwoofer Attach the...
...; When connecting the speakers, fix the speaker cables in the wall where you use 6M (diameter of weak materials such as short screws, nails, or two-sided tape, may cause the speaker to fall . • Make sure you want to a wall. If your room layout. YAMAHA will bear no responsibility for any accidents caused by improper installations. ■ Placing the subwoofer Attach the...
Owner's Manual
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... not connect the power cables of the same color until all cable connections are completed. • Do not use excessive force when inserting the cable plug. White: Insert the cable plug facing the tub upwards. Red: Insert the cable plug facing the tub downwards. System control cable (supplied) Subwoofer cable (supplied) Satellite cable (supplied, red plug) INPUT SYSTEM CONNECTOR Subwoofer Satellite speaker (R) To AC outlet 8 Satellite speaker (L) Satellite cable (supplied, white plug) To AC outlet INPUT 4 1 2 3 L R SYSTEM CONNECTOR SUBWOOFER OUT AV amplifier SPEAKERS...
... not connect the power cables of the same color until all cable connections are completed. • Do not use excessive force when inserting the cable plug. White: Insert the cable plug facing the tub upwards. Red: Insert the cable plug facing the tub downwards. System control cable (supplied) Subwoofer cable (supplied) Satellite cable (supplied, red plug) INPUT SYSTEM CONNECTOR Subwoofer Satellite speaker (R) To AC outlet 8 Satellite speaker (L) Satellite cable (supplied, white plug) To AC outlet INPUT 4 1 2 3 L R SYSTEM CONNECTOR SUBWOOFER OUT AV amplifier SPEAKERS...
Owner's Manual
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... cable (supplied with DVD-S30) VIDEO OUT (VIDEO) To AC outlet Optical cable (supplied with the plug of which sampling frequency is 96 kHz or less. Optical cable (commercially available) Video pin cable (commercially available) OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO INPUT TV game console etc. About optical cables 14 mm Use an optical cable with DVD-S30) Coaxial cable (commercially available) INPUT 4 1 2 3 L R SYSTEM CONNECTOR SUBWOOFER OUT SPEAKERS L R SPEAKER IMPEDANCE:6ΩMIN. Before connecting your external components to the AV amplifier, check the output jacks...
... cable (supplied with DVD-S30) VIDEO OUT (VIDEO) To AC outlet Optical cable (supplied with the plug of which sampling frequency is 96 kHz or less. Optical cable (commercially available) Video pin cable (commercially available) OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO INPUT TV game console etc. About optical cables 14 mm Use an optical cable with DVD-S30) Coaxial cable (commercially available) INPUT 4 1 2 3 L R SYSTEM CONNECTOR SUBWOOFER OUT SPEAKERS L R SPEAKER IMPEDANCE:6ΩMIN. Before connecting your external components to the AV amplifier, check the output jacks...
Owner's Manual
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... the power cables of the AV amplifier and external components until all cable connections are completed. TV (monitor) VIDEO INPUT Video pin cable (commercially available) To AC outlet VCR etc. VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT R L (R) (L) Video camera or TV game console etc. with no digital output (L) (R) Audio pin cable (commercially available) INPUT 4 1 2 3 L R SYSTEM CONNECTOR SUBWOOFER OUT SPEAKERS L R SPEAKER IMPEDANCE:6ΩMIN. (R) (L) Audio pin cable (commercially available) (R) (L) TV R L AUDIO OUTPUT Connect the TV to the AV amplifier to enjoy TV sounds on...
... the power cables of the AV amplifier and external components until all cable connections are completed. TV (monitor) VIDEO INPUT Video pin cable (commercially available) To AC outlet VCR etc. VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT R L (R) (L) Video camera or TV game console etc. with no digital output (L) (R) Audio pin cable (commercially available) INPUT 4 1 2 3 L R SYSTEM CONNECTOR SUBWOOFER OUT SPEAKERS L R SPEAKER IMPEDANCE:6ΩMIN. (R) (L) Audio pin cable (commercially available) (R) (L) TV R L AUDIO OUTPUT Connect the TV to the AV amplifier to enjoy TV sounds on...
Owner's Manual
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For example, if the DVD-S30 is connected to the INPUT (1) jack on the rear panel of the INPUT buttons (1 to 4) to start from basic playback operation. STANDBY/ON () STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON DVD ANGLE 1 2 3 4 SW CENTER SURR ZOOM 5 6 7 8 REPEAT 9 TV A-B AUDIO SUBTITLE 0 SHIFT TV INPUT TV CH qVS DUAL MONO MUTE ON SCREEN SETUP MENU ENTER RETURN TV VOL MUTE VOLUME NIGHT TEST MODE L R 1 2 INPUT 3 4 MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME VOLUME +/- y To turn off the volume temporarily, press MUTE...
For example, if the DVD-S30 is connected to the INPUT (1) jack on the rear panel of the INPUT buttons (1 to 4) to start from basic playback operation. STANDBY/ON () STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON DVD ANGLE 1 2 3 4 SW CENTER SURR ZOOM 5 6 7 8 REPEAT 9 TV A-B AUDIO SUBTITLE 0 SHIFT TV INPUT TV CH qVS DUAL MONO MUTE ON SCREEN SETUP MENU ENTER RETURN TV VOL MUTE VOLUME NIGHT TEST MODE L R 1 2 INPUT 3 4 MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME VOLUME +/- y To turn off the volume temporarily, press MUTE...
Owner's Manual
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... a concert hall. Press qVS. ON SCREEN SETUP MENU ENTER RETURN TV VOL MUTE VOLUME NIGHT Press MODE repeatedly to 4). The icon for the selected input. ■ Enjoying stereo sounds with SHIFT TV TV INPUT TV CH qVS DUAL MONO qVS multi speaker channels (Dolby Pro Logic II) The Dolby Pro Logic II modes reproduce 5.1-channel audio from the stereo sounds. qVS 9 qVS 9 y • Activating the DVS function automatically cancels...
... a concert hall. Press qVS. ON SCREEN SETUP MENU ENTER RETURN TV VOL MUTE VOLUME NIGHT Press MODE repeatedly to 4). The icon for the selected input. ■ Enjoying stereo sounds with SHIFT TV TV INPUT TV CH qVS DUAL MONO qVS multi speaker channels (Dolby Pro Logic II) The Dolby Pro Logic II modes reproduce 5.1-channel audio from the stereo sounds. qVS 9 qVS 9 y • Activating the DVS function automatically cancels...
Owner's Manual
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... VOL MUTE VOLUME NIGHT TEST MODE L R 1 2 INPUT 3 4 MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME NIGHT INPUT buttons CINEMA DSP buttons ■ Listening with headphones ("SILENT CINEMA") "SILENT CINEMA" allows you to enjoy multi-speaker simulation sounds with other channel audio. • If you use headphones or reduce the volume level. y • Low frequency sounds (LFE signals) are connected to the SILENT CINEMA jack, the speakers do not output any sounds. • When...
... VOL MUTE VOLUME NIGHT TEST MODE L R 1 2 INPUT 3 4 MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME NIGHT INPUT buttons CINEMA DSP buttons ■ Listening with headphones ("SILENT CINEMA") "SILENT CINEMA" allows you to enjoy multi-speaker simulation sounds with other channel audio. • If you use headphones or reduce the volume level. y • Low frequency sounds (LFE signals) are connected to the SILENT CINEMA jack, the speakers do not output any sounds. • When...
Owner's Manual
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... (L) Subwoofer Center Front (R) Surround (L) Surround (R) 1 Press TEST. to adjust, press VOLUME +/- Subwoofer: -8 (Min) to +8 dB (Max) • You cannot adjust the volume level of the center speaker channel and surround speaker channels while the DVS function is activated. • To reset the volume level of all speaker channels to the factory settings, press INPUT on room conditions or listening position, you want to adjust the volume level of the virtual surround speakers.) 15 The CINEMA DSP indicators blink and...
... (L) Subwoofer Center Front (R) Surround (L) Surround (R) 1 Press TEST. to adjust, press VOLUME +/- Subwoofer: -8 (Min) to +8 dB (Max) • You cannot adjust the volume level of the center speaker channel and surround speaker channels while the DVS function is activated. • To reset the volume level of all speaker channels to the factory settings, press INPUT on room conditions or listening position, you want to adjust the volume level of the virtual surround speakers.) 15 The CINEMA DSP indicators blink and...
Owner's Manual
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... your listening environment. ON SCREEN SETUP TEST MENU ENTER RETURN TV VOL MUTE VOLUME NIGHT TEST MODE L R 1 2 INPUT 3 4 MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME L/R 1 Press TEST. Each speaker outputs the test tone for about 2.5 seconds. To adjust the volume level of the virtual right surround speaker. For example, the Air Surround system does not work well (or does not work at all) in the following operation for about 2.5 seconds in...
... your listening environment. ON SCREEN SETUP TEST MENU ENTER RETURN TV VOL MUTE VOLUME NIGHT TEST MODE L R 1 2 INPUT 3 4 MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME L/R 1 Press TEST. Each speaker outputs the test tone for about 2.5 seconds. To adjust the volume level of the virtual right surround speaker. For example, the Air Surround system does not work well (or does not work at all) in the following operation for about 2.5 seconds in...
Owner's Manual
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... virtual right surround speaker. B Satellite speaker (L) B Satellite speaker (R) Press L to adjust A Press R to the listening position and surround speaker channel audio reaches the listening position after reflections as shown below. y To reset the orientations to "Recommended Virtual Surround Speaker Settings" (page 20). For information on the recommended listening environment and virtual surround speaker settings, refer to the factory settings, press INPUT on the front panel while a test tone is blinking, press...
... virtual right surround speaker. B Satellite speaker (L) B Satellite speaker (R) Press L to adjust A Press R to the listening position and surround speaker channel audio reaches the listening position after reflections as shown below. y To reset the orientations to "Recommended Virtual Surround Speaker Settings" (page 20). For information on the recommended listening environment and virtual surround speaker settings, refer to the factory settings, press INPUT on the front panel while a test tone is blinking, press...
Owner's Manual
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... set to stereo sounds front ones make no sound without the sound field effect. Set this unit to direct sunlight or lighting. channel using test tones. (page 15) The subwoofer makes no sound The volume of the center speaker channel Adjust the volume level of the subwoofer may be connected improperly. Wait for operating this unit, then consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. The remote control does not work This unit may be connected improperly. Problem Cause Solution Power turns...
... set to stereo sounds front ones make no sound without the sound field effect. Set this unit to direct sunlight or lighting. channel using test tones. (page 15) The subwoofer makes no sound The volume of the center speaker channel Adjust the volume level of the subwoofer may be connected improperly. Wait for operating this unit, then consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. The remote control does not work This unit may be connected improperly. Problem Cause Solution Power turns...
Owner's Manual
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... separate left , center, and right) and 2 surround stereo channels, Dolby Digital provides five full-range audio channels. Since home conditions, such as room size, wall material, number of speakers, and so 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 of movie theater in a theater having many speakers and designed for...
... separate left , center, and right) and 2 surround stereo channels, Dolby Digital provides five full-range audio channels. Since home conditions, such as room size, wall material, number of speakers, and so 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 of movie theater in a theater having many speakers and designed for...
Owner's Manual
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...; Power supply Australia model AC 240 V, 50 Hz Taiwan model AC 110-120 V, 60 Hz Korea model AC 220 V, 60 Hz U.K. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 2005 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. The subwoofer (NX-SW30) employs Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology which enables the surround sound field using...
...; Power supply Australia model AC 240 V, 50 Hz Taiwan model AC 110-120 V, 60 Hz Korea model AC 220 V, 60 Hz U.K. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 2005 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. The subwoofer (NX-SW30) employs Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology which enables the surround sound field using...