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...Digital Surround", are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of YAMAHA DSP Technology and Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS x Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby Pro Logic ...1992 - 1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All Rights Reserved. INTRODUCTION FEATURES 1 CONTENTS 1 GETTING STARTED 2 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 4 PREPARATION SPEAKER SETUP 8 CONNECTIONS 9 ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE 18 BASIC OPERATION PLAYING A SOURCE 20 DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP) EFFECT 24 SOUND FIELD PROGRAM 25 TUNING 28 RECORDING...
...Digital Surround", are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of YAMAHA DSP Technology and Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS x Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby Pro Logic ...1992 - 1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All Rights Reserved. INTRODUCTION FEATURES 1 CONTENTS 1 GETTING STARTED 2 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 4 PREPARATION SPEAKER SETUP 8 CONNECTIONS 9 ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE 18 BASIC OPERATION PLAYING A SOURCE 20 DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP) EFFECT 24 SOUND FIELD PROGRAM 25 TUNING 28 RECORDING...
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... lights up or down the volume. 7 PHONES jack Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. Set the button(s) to the OFF position for the main speaker system that you don't want to use . You can listen to the sound to be output from the remote control. 3 Display This shows various information... power of the selected program appears on the display. 0 EFFECT Press this button to turn on , set this control to turn them off the effect speakers (center and rear). The name of this unit or to set VOLUME to or watch. In that you turn up on . Before turning the power...
... lights up or down the volume. 7 PHONES jack Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. Set the button(s) to the OFF position for the main speaker system that you don't want to use . You can listen to the sound to be output from the remote control. 3 Display This shows various information... power of the selected program appears on the display. 0 EFFECT Press this button to turn on , set this control to turn them off the effect speakers (center and rear). The name of this unit or to set VOLUME to or watch. In that you turn up on . Before turning the power...
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... to select a higher and l to lower frequencies. o TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN'L MONO) Press this button for the sound from the main speakers. BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION APPENDIX English 5 This button is used to select a preset station number (1 to store the broadcasting stations. p VIDEO AUX...and switch the function between for storing a broadcasting station (preset tuning) and for the sound from the right and left main speakers to switch the reception band between automatic and manual. To use the manual tuning method, press this button to compensate for tuning...
... to select a higher and l to lower frequencies. o TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN'L MONO) Press this button for the sound from the main speakers. BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION APPENDIX English 5 This button is used to select a preset station number (1 to store the broadcasting stations. p VIDEO AUX...and switch the function between for storing a broadcasting station (preset tuning) and for the sound from the right and left main speakers to switch the reception band between automatic and manual. To use the manual tuning method, press this button to compensate for tuning...
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r SET MENU Press this button to output the test tone for each speaker. 5 A/B/C/D/E, PRESET +/- APPENDIX English 7 q Input selector buttons These buttons select the input source. If it flashes rapidly several times, press the selected button again. 2 Component ... control. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 3 POWER Each time you want to mute the sound. u: To turn up the volume d: To turn on or off the effect speakers (center and rear). CD: To play a CD TUNER: To listen to "PRESET REMOTE CONTROL" on page 40 for full details. 1 Press AMP(TUNER). 2 3 q 4 w 5 6 TV ...
r SET MENU Press this button to output the test tone for each speaker. 5 A/B/C/D/E, PRESET +/- APPENDIX English 7 q Input selector buttons These buttons select the input source. If it flashes rapidly several times, press the selected button again. 2 Component ... control. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 3 POWER Each time you want to mute the sound. u: To turn up the volume d: To turn on or off the effect speakers (center and rear). CD: To play a CD TUNER: To listen to "PRESET REMOTE CONTROL" on page 40 for full details. 1 Press AMP(TUNER). 2 3 q 4 w 5 6 TV ...
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... it slightly toward the center of sound may not shift smoothly. If you place the speakers. We recommend that case, "CENTER SP" in your audio system. s Use of speakers (with a 5-speaker system, using main speakers, rear speakers and a center speaker. The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is also possible to further expand your listening position, facing...
... it slightly toward the center of sound may not shift smoothly. If you place the speakers. We recommend that case, "CENTER SP" in your audio system. s Use of speakers (with a 5-speaker system, using main speakers, rear speakers and a center speaker. The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is also possible to further expand your listening position, facing...
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... + - - The input and output terminals for pin plugs can be connected to an External Antenna (page 10) Decoder (page 14) Connecting Speakers (page 15) Connecting the Power Supply Cords (page 17) (U.S.A. Connecting the Connecting to this unit. TOTAL SWITCHED Connecting an Audio Component (page ... all its products. INTRODUCTION PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION CONNECTIONS Before Connecting Components CAUTION Never connect this unit and other YAMAHA audio components (such as a tape deck, MD recorder and CD player or changer), connect it to the terminals with...
... + - - The input and output terminals for pin plugs can be connected to an External Antenna (page 10) Decoder (page 14) Connecting Speakers (page 15) Connecting the Power Supply Cords (page 17) (U.S.A. Connecting the Connecting to this unit. TOTAL SWITCHED Connecting an Audio Component (page ... all its products. INTRODUCTION PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION CONNECTIONS Before Connecting Components CAUTION Never connect this unit and other YAMAHA audio components (such as a tape deck, MD recorder and CD player or changer), connect it to the terminals with...
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... this unit. • Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. CAUTIONS • Use speakers with builtin amplifier, including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, connect the input terminal ...of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be connected to either of the SPEAKERS A or B terminals. TOTAL SWITCHED (U.S.A. BASIC OPERATION...
... this unit. • Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. CAUTIONS • Use speakers with builtin amplifier, including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, connect the input terminal ...of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be connected to either of the SPEAKERS A or B terminals. TOTAL SWITCHED (U.S.A. BASIC OPERATION...
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...insert the banana plug connector into the hole of each terminal. 3 Return the tab to secure the wire. s Connecting to the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals Red: positive (+) Black: negative (-) 31 2 1 Open the tab. 2 Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side of each of ...the speaker cable. 2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits. CONNECTIONS s Speaker cables 10 mm (3/8") 1 Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8") of insulation from each terminal. 3 Tighten the knob to secure...
...insert the banana plug connector into the hole of each terminal. 3 Return the tab to secure the wire. s Connecting to the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals Red: positive (+) Black: negative (-) 31 2 1 Open the tab. 2 Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side of each of ...the speaker cable. 2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits. CONNECTIONS s Speaker cables 10 mm (3/8") 1 Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8") of insulation from each terminal. 3 Tighten the knob to secure...
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... be damaged. model) MAINS SET BEFORE POWER ON MAIN A OR B : 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A + B : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER CENTER : 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER REAR : 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER MAIN A OR B : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A + B : I6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER CENTER : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER REAR : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER 120 V 60Hz 100W MAX. Disconnect the AC power cord if you use this unit fails to turn...
... be damaged. model) MAINS SET BEFORE POWER ON MAIN A OR B : 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A + B : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER CENTER : 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER REAR : 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER MAIN A OR B : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A + B : I6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER CENTER : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER REAR : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER 120 V 60Hz 100W MAX. Disconnect the AC power cord if you use this unit fails to turn...
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...sound output level heard at the listening position will hear a test tone (like pink noise) from the center speaker, check the setting of each speaker sound output level should be used. TEST LEFT TEST RIGHT TEST CENTER TEST L SUR. Notes • ... TEST. Before You Start Adjusting 2 1 Using the Test Tone The adjustment of "CENTER SP" in test tone generator. After completing the adjustments, use two main speaker systems, press both A and B. 4 Set BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE to be performed at your listening position to check if the adjustments are satisfactory. 1 3 6 2,7...
...sound output level heard at the listening position will hear a test tone (like pink noise) from the center speaker, check the setting of each speaker sound output level should be used. TEST LEFT TEST RIGHT TEST CENTER TEST L SUR. Notes • ... TEST. Before You Start Adjusting 2 1 Using the Test Tone The adjustment of "CENTER SP" in test tone generator. After completing the adjustments, use two main speaker systems, press both A and B. 4 Set BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE to be performed at your listening position to check if the adjustments are satisfactory. 1 3 6 2,7...
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...setting "MAIN LVL" in the SET MENU to "-10 dB". (Refer to lower the level. to page 35 for details.) ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION APPENDIX English 19 "CENTER", "R SUR." y • Once you have completed the adjustments, you can only adjust... audio system by using VOLUME (or VOLUME (u/d)). • If there is automatically output from the selected speaker. INTRODUCTION PREPARATION 4 Adjust BALANCE on the front panel so that of the center speaker cannot be adjusted. Note • If "CENTER SP" in the SET MENU is complete, press TEST...
...setting "MAIN LVL" in the SET MENU to "-10 dB". (Refer to lower the level. to page 35 for details.) ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION APPENDIX English 19 "CENTER", "R SUR." y • Once you have completed the adjustments, you can only adjust... audio system by using VOLUME (or VOLUME (u/d)). • If there is automatically output from the selected speaker. INTRODUCTION PREPARATION 4 Adjust BALANCE on the front panel so that of the center speaker cannot be adjusted. Note • If "CENTER SP" in the SET MENU is complete, press TEST...
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... on the display. DECODER twice (or TAPE/MD once) to the "m" position. 2 Turn the power on the display. DECODER". • If you use two main speaker systems, press both A and B. DEC.). To select a tape or an MD source Press TAPE/MD MON / EXT. y For the DVD/LD, TV/digital TV and... satellite tuner sources, the current input mode is also shown. Front panel Front panel or Remote control 3 Press SPEAKERS A or B to select the main speakers to turn off "EXT. DEC.) to be a video image from the video source and the sound from the audio source selected by...
... on the display. DECODER twice (or TAPE/MD once) to the "m" position. 2 Turn the power on the display. DECODER". • If you use two main speaker systems, press both A and B. DEC.). To select a tape or an MD source Press TAPE/MD MON / EXT. y For the DVD/LD, TV/digital TV and... satellite tuner sources, the current input mode is also shown. Front panel Front panel or Remote control 3 Press SPEAKERS A or B to select the main speakers to turn off "EXT. DEC.) to be a video image from the video source and the sound from the audio source selected by...
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Refer to combine a video image from a video source with a sound from the right and left main speakers. s BGV (background video) function The BGV function allows you to "PRESET REMOTE CONTROL" on the remote control. The BGV function does not work if you ... volume to control. To cancel mute, press MUTE. Refer to the instructions for the source component (and page 28 for the sound from the main speakers. • BASS controls the low-frequency response. • TREBLE controls the high-frequency response. • BALANCE adjusts the balance of the component selector buttons, (TAPE...
Refer to combine a video image from a video source with a sound from the right and left main speakers. s BGV (background video) function The BGV function allows you to "PRESET REMOTE CONTROL" on the remote control. The BGV function does not work if you ... volume to control. To cancel mute, press MUTE. Refer to the instructions for the source component (and page 28 for the sound from the main speakers. • BASS controls the low-frequency response. • TREBLE controls the high-frequency response. • BALANCE adjusts the balance of the component selector buttons, (TAPE...
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..., the digital sound field processor cannot be used. DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP) EFFECT Selecting a DSP Program You can only be heard from the center speaker. The name of this unit is output faintly or not output normally, depending on the display. - + - + L R 2 2 3 s On the front panel ...Once you select the input source next time, the same program is automatically selected. • When a monaural source is output from the main speakers. • When a source connected to cancel the sound effect and monitor only the main sound. So, when you select a program, it ...
..., the digital sound field processor cannot be used. DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP) EFFECT Selecting a DSP Program You can only be heard from the center speaker. The name of this unit is output faintly or not output normally, depending on the display. - + - + L R 2 2 3 s On the front panel ...Once you select the input source next time, the same program is automatically selected. • When a monaural source is output from the main speakers. • When a source connected to cancel the sound effect and monitor only the main sound. So, when you select a program, it ...
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.... The surround effect produced by selecting a suitable DSP program (this program, the digital sound field processor is turned on . This program ideally simulates the multisurround speaker systems of a highly efficient decoding process improves cross talk and channel separation, and makes sound positioning smoother and more precise. You can create outstanding audio...
.... The surround effect produced by selecting a suitable DSP program (this program, the digital sound field processor is turned on . This program ideally simulates the multisurround speaker systems of a highly efficient decoding process improves cross talk and channel separation, and makes sound positioning smoother and more precise. You can create outstanding audio...
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... combination lets you feel as much presence as if you were watching a movie in a popular Dolby Stereo theater. With the wide dynamic range of the speaker pair, lending an immediacy to the overall sound. INTRODUCTION PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION No. 4 MONO MOVIE • Input source: • Output channel: • DSP...
... combination lets you feel as much presence as if you were watching a movie in a popular Dolby Stereo theater. With the wide dynamic range of the speaker pair, lending an immediacy to the overall sound. INTRODUCTION PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION No. 4 MONO MOVIE • Input source: • Output channel: • DSP...
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...for bass reproduction. Low bass signals on the LFE channel and other channels are distributed to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal (or to the rear speaker. REAR SP Choices: LARGE/SMALL Preset position: LARGE LARGE Select this position if your system includes a subwoofer. BASS OUT Choices: SW/... if your system does not include a subwoofer. In this position, full-range signals on the LFE channel are directed to both the main speakers and the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal. 34 SML (Small) Select this position. SET MENU Description of Each Item 1. NONE Select this position if you...
...for bass reproduction. Low bass signals on the LFE channel and other channels are distributed to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal (or to the rear speaker. REAR SP Choices: LARGE/SMALL Preset position: LARGE LARGE Select this position if your system includes a subwoofer. BASS OUT Choices: SW/... if your system does not include a subwoofer. In this position, full-range signals on the LFE channel are directed to both the main speakers and the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal. 34 SML (Small) Select this position. SET MENU Description of Each Item 1. NONE Select this position if you...
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...this position will be even better if you can modify the original sound track into a home audio format with the sound output from the main speakers is being decoded. Selecting this wide dynamic range unchanged. In this position, a source encoded with Dolby Digital is modified. 6. Sounds on the..., it possible to reduce an original sound track's dynamic range for Dolby Digital) Control range: -20 dB to change any settings unless your speaker system is reproduced in the original sound track's wide dynamic range to a source at a low level. Dolby Digital technology has also made it...
...this position will be even better if you can modify the original sound track into a home audio format with the sound output from the main speakers is being decoded. Selecting this wide dynamic range unchanged. In this position, a source encoded with Dolby Digital is modified. 6. Sounds on the..., it possible to reduce an original sound track's dynamic range for Dolby Digital) Control range: -20 dB to change any settings unless your speaker system is reproduced in the original sound track's wide dynamic range to a source at a low level. Dolby Digital technology has also made it...
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... to the settings of the other channels and they are mixed with DTS contains LFE signals. is shorter than the distance from the left main speaker to your listening position at the same time. GUARD (Locking the settings) Choices: ON/OFF Preset position: OFF Note • This adjustment...automatically set when the power of this unit, select the ON position. This is achieved by delaying the sound from the center speaker if the distance from the center speaker to your listening position is generated. This adjusts the delay between the main sound (on the main channels) and dialog, ...
... to the settings of the other channels and they are mixed with DTS contains LFE signals. is shorter than the distance from the left main speaker to your listening position at the same time. GUARD (Locking the settings) Choices: ON/OFF Preset position: OFF Note • This adjustment...automatically set when the power of this unit, select the ON position. This is achieved by delaying the sound from the center speaker if the distance from the center speaker to your listening position is generated. This adjusts the delay between the main sound (on the main channels) and dialog, ...
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...99 9 6. Program Control range (ms) Preset value 1. TV SPORTS 1 to 99 16 8. DISCO 1 to 99 15 4. INTRODUCTION PREPARATION DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS When using the digital sound field processor with some sources. • The sound is momentarily interrupted while adjusting the delay time. The delay...with Dolby Digital in 2-channel. • If "CENTER SP" in the SET MENU is automatically output from the right and left main speakers. • Once the sound output level has been adjusted, the level will cause an unnatural effect with the Dolby Pro Logic decoder, ...
...99 9 6. Program Control range (ms) Preset value 1. TV SPORTS 1 to 99 16 8. DISCO 1 to 99 15 4. INTRODUCTION PREPARATION DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS When using the digital sound field processor with some sources. • The sound is momentarily interrupted while adjusting the delay time. The delay...with Dolby Digital in 2-channel. • If "CENTER SP" in the SET MENU is automatically output from the right and left main speakers. • Once the sound output level has been adjusted, the level will cause an unnatural effect with the Dolby Pro Logic decoder, ...