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...sound field programs 26 Selecting sound field programs and sound decoders ..... 26 Sound field programs 28 FM/AM tuning 30 Selecting a frequency for reception (Normal tuning)..... 30 Registering and recalling a frequency (Preset tuning) ... 31 Clearing preset stations 32 Playing back tunes from your iPod™/iPhone 34 Connecting the Yamaha... Setup menu 55 Setting the impedance of speakers 55 Avoiding crossing remote control signals when using multiple Yamaha receivers 56 Initializing various settings for this unit 56 Using the HDMI Control function 57 APPENDIX Troubleshooting ...
...sound field programs 26 Selecting sound field programs and sound decoders ..... 26 Sound field programs 28 FM/AM tuning 30 Selecting a frequency for reception (Normal tuning)..... 30 Registering and recalling a frequency (Preset tuning) ... 31 Clearing preset stations 32 Playing back tunes from your iPod™/iPhone 34 Connecting the Yamaha... Setup menu 55 Setting the impedance of speakers 55 Avoiding crossing remote control signals when using multiple Yamaha receivers 56 Initializing various settings for this unit 56 Using the HDMI Control function 57 APPENDIX Troubleshooting ...
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...- Specifying the settings for speaker acoustic parameters 22 - Speaker impedance configuration...10 - Speaker layout...10 - Speaker distance settings ...43 - Sound quality control with the equalizer Subwoofer cable connection ...12 ■ Acoustic parameter adjustment to 5.1-channel configurations - Speaker cable connection...10 - INTRODUCTION... and capabilities ■ Built-in high-quality, high-power 5-channel amplifier ■ 1-button input/sound field program switching (SCENE function 26 ■ Speaker connections for each speaker 42 - Volume control for 2-
...- Specifying the settings for speaker acoustic parameters 22 - Speaker impedance configuration...10 - Speaker layout...10 - Speaker distance settings ...43 - Sound quality control with the equalizer Subwoofer cable connection ...12 ■ Acoustic parameter adjustment to 5.1-channel configurations - Speaker cable connection...10 - INTRODUCTION... and capabilities ■ Built-in high-quality, high-power 5-channel amplifier ■ 1-button input/sound field program switching (SCENE function 26 ■ Speaker connections for each speaker 42 - Volume control for 2-
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... TONE CONTROL PROGRAM RADIO STRAIGHT VIDEO AUX PORTABLE VIDEO L AUDIO R VOLUME j kl m n o p En 5 k SCENE Switches the input source and the sound field program with a single button (☞p. 26). m PROGRAM l / h Switches between on the unit. PHONES SILENT CINEMA i J 1 : Usable when ... in standby mode to this jack. Part names and functions Front panel a A (Power) Switches this unit between the sound field effect (sound field program) you have selected tuner input. J1 h Front panel display Displays information on the front panel display (☞p....
... TONE CONTROL PROGRAM RADIO STRAIGHT VIDEO AUX PORTABLE VIDEO L AUDIO R VOLUME j kl m n o p En 5 k SCENE Switches the input source and the sound field program with a single button (☞p. 26). m PROGRAM l / h Switches between on the unit. PHONES SILENT CINEMA i J 1 : Usable when ... in standby mode to this jack. Part names and functions Front panel a A (Power) Switches this unit between the sound field effect (sound field program) you have selected tuner input. J1 h Front panel display Displays information on the front panel display (☞p....
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...AV OUT AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 ANTENNA FM GND SURROU SUBWOOFER e f g h jik l m En 6 Rear panel a DOCK jack For connecting an optional Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the AV5 or AUDIO1-2 jacks are selected (☞p. 20). ab c d ANTENNA jacks For connecting AM and FM antennas (☞p....connecting the front, center, and surround speakers (☞p. 12). k SUBWOOFER jack For connecting a subwoofer with analog audio outputs to input sound into this unit to prevent connection errors. m Power cord For connecting this unit (☞p. 19). d DOCK COMPONENT VIDEO PR ARC...
...AV OUT AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 ANTENNA FM GND SURROU SUBWOOFER e f g h jik l m En 6 Rear panel a DOCK jack For connecting an optional Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the AV5 or AUDIO1-2 jacks are selected (☞p. 20). ab c d ANTENNA jacks For connecting AM and FM antennas (☞p....connecting the front, center, and surround speakers (☞p. 12). k SUBWOOFER jack For connecting a subwoofer with analog audio outputs to input sound into this unit to prevent connection errors. m Power cord For connecting this unit (☞p. 19). d DOCK COMPONENT VIDEO PR ARC...
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... the current volume level. i Multi information display Displays a range of the input source. Press fINFO repeatedly to cycle through an optional Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the active input source. Front panel display a HDMI indicator Lights up when receiving an FM/AM broadcast....terminals from which signals are available for operations. b CINEMA DSP indicator Lights up when the sleep timer is connected through input source → sound field program → surround decoder in order. h Cursor indicators Light up when an iPod/iPhone is activated (☞p. 8). d iPod ...
... the current volume level. i Multi information display Displays a range of the input source. Press fINFO repeatedly to cycle through an optional Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the active input source. Front panel display a HDMI indicator Lights up when receiving an FM/AM broadcast....terminals from which signals are available for operations. b CINEMA DSP indicator Lights up when the sleep timer is connected through input source → sound field program → surround decoder in order. h Cursor indicators Light up when an iPod/iPhone is activated (☞p. 8). d iPod ...
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... screen when setting menus are used when using and the surround decoder (☞p. 26). Sleep Off Sleep 30min. s MUTE Turns the mute function of the sound output on and standby modes. Remote control a b c d e f g h i j k l m SOURCE 1 1 5 TRANSMIT CODE SET SLEEP RECEIVER HDMI 2 3 4 AV 2 3 4 AUDIO 1 2 V-AUX [...up when a signal is activated. J1 DOCK A Yamaha iPod universal dock or Bluetooth wireless audio receiver connected to place itself in standby mode to switch on this unit between the sound field effect (sound field program) you wish to playback. f INFO ...
... screen when setting menus are used when using and the surround decoder (☞p. 26). Sleep Off Sleep 30min. s MUTE Turns the mute function of the sound output on and standby modes. Remote control a b c d e f g h i j k l m SOURCE 1 1 5 TRANSMIT CODE SET SLEEP RECEIVER HDMI 2 3 4 AV 2 3 4 AUDIO 1 2 V-AUX [...up when a signal is activated. J1 DOCK A Yamaha iPod universal dock or Bluetooth wireless audio receiver connected to place itself in standby mode to switch on this unit between the sound field effect (sound field program) you wish to playback. f INFO ...
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... m from the floor. ■ Subwoofer The subwoofer speaker is used for the front channel sounds (stereo sound) and effect sounds. ■ Surround left and right speakers The surround speakers are for the center channel sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). Center speaker layout: Place it just under the center of the...reduce echoes from the ideal listening position in Dolby Digital and DTS. Ex. Use a subwoofer that is for effect and vocal sounds with ideal speaker positioning and connections in your listening environment. Ex. Ex. Subwoofer speaker layout: Place it exterior to the ...
... m from the floor. ■ Subwoofer The subwoofer speaker is used for the front channel sounds (stereo sound) and effect sounds. ■ Surround left and right speakers The surround speakers are for the center channel sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). Center speaker layout: Place it just under the center of the...reduce echoes from the ideal listening position in Dolby Digital and DTS. Ex. Use a subwoofer that is for effect and vocal sounds with ideal speaker positioning and connections in your listening environment. Ex. Ex. Subwoofer speaker layout: Place it exterior to the ...
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... cables, connecting the red plug to the red R jack, and the white plug to connect. ■ Audio/Video jacks HDMI jacks Digital video and digital sound are transmitted through a single jack. Use a stereo mini-plug cable when connecting. Connecting external devices CONNECTIONS Cable plugs and jacks The main unit is separated...
... cables, connecting the red plug to the red R jack, and the white plug to connect. ■ Audio/Video jacks HDMI jacks Digital video and digital sound are transmitted through a single jack. Use a stereo mini-plug cable when connecting. Connecting external devices CONNECTIONS Cable plugs and jacks The main unit is separated...
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...we recommend that you to switch the input source to match operations carried out on TV, connect the TV's audio output to enjoy the TV sound. The input source is switched automatically to AV4 with just a single key operation using a TV that supports the HDMI Control functions When using ... unit, then input source can control your TV supports both HDMI Control (Ex. CONNECTIONS Connecting external devices When using other TVs To transmit sound from the TV to the receiver's AV4 jack. Connecting to AV4 allows you connect the TV audio output to the unit are enabled on...
...we recommend that you to switch the input source to match operations carried out on TV, connect the TV's audio output to enjoy the TV sound. The input source is switched automatically to AV4 with just a single key operation using a TV that supports the HDMI Control functions When using ... unit, then input source can control your TV supports both HDMI Control (Ex. CONNECTIONS Connecting external devices When using other TVs To transmit sound from the TV to the receiver's AV4 jack. Connecting to AV4 allows you connect the TV audio output to the unit are enabled on...
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... the other TVs or external devices. You can transmit selected incoming analog audio/video signals to both the PORTABLE jack and the AUDIO jacks, the sound output from these jacks. Using the AUDIO OUT jacks Connect this jacks to the receiver. Connecting video cameras and portable audio players CONNECTIONS Connecting external...
... the other TVs or external devices. You can transmit selected incoming analog audio/video signals to both the PORTABLE jack and the AUDIO jacks, the sound output from these jacks. Using the AUDIO OUT jacks Connect this jacks to the receiver. Connecting video cameras and portable audio players CONNECTIONS Connecting external...
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... parameters When you to the next page i SETUP j ENTER J 1 : See the section "Setting various functions (Setup menu)" for low-frequency sound. STEP 3: Set the distance from the listening point j Set the distance between the speakers and the listening point so that allows you have finished ...Setup" appears and press jENTER. STEP 1: Display the setting menu Display the Setup menu from each speaker and configure them so that they output sound normally. SP SET Config This completes step 1. Center/surround speakers: woofer diameter is 16 cm or larger - VOL. En 22 STEP 2: ...
... parameters When you to the next page i SETUP j ENTER J 1 : See the section "Setting various functions (Setup menu)" for low-frequency sound. STEP 3: Set the distance from the listening point j Set the distance between the speakers and the listening point so that allows you have finished ...Setup" appears and press jENTER. STEP 1: Display the setting menu Display the Setup menu from each speaker and configure them so that they output sound normally. SP SET Config This completes step 1. Center/surround speakers: woofer diameter is 16 cm or larger - VOL. En 22 STEP 2: ...
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... Crossover Audio with a frequency below this limit will be output from the front speakers if there is optional. Check how the effects sound and then configure them to 24.0 m) Sur. This completes step 2. L Surround speaker L 1.0 ft to 80.0 ft (0.30... for one speaker, repeat the same procedure for all speakers to complete settings. 6 Press jRETURN when setting is complete. Yes/None Front Selects the size (sound reproduction capacity) of the surround speakers. Return to change the setting units under "Unit." SOURCE 1 1 5 TRANSMIT CODE SET SLEEP RECEIVER HDMI 2 3 4 AV...
... Crossover Audio with a frequency below this limit will be output from the front speakers if there is optional. Check how the effects sound and then configure them to 24.0 m) Sur. This completes step 2. L Surround speaker L 1.0 ft to 80.0 ft (0.30... for one speaker, repeat the same procedure for all speakers to complete settings. 6 Press jRETURN when setting is complete. Yes/None Front Selects the size (sound reproduction capacity) of the surround speakers. Return to change the setting units under "Unit." SOURCE 1 1 5 TRANSMIT CODE SET SLEEP RECEIVER HDMI 2 3 4 AV...
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...mute the audio output. J 1 : You can adjust the balance of the high-frequency range (Treble) and low-frequency range (Bass) of sounds output from the front left and right speakers to obtain desired tone. Refer to the instruction manuals provided with the headphones connected. 1 Press TONE ...8226; "Playing back tunes from other channels well. Press sMUTE to the previous display soon after you release the key. Adjusting high/low-frequency sound (Tone control) You can change the input source name displayed on the front panel display as the source input, or select a radio station...
...mute the audio output. J 1 : You can adjust the balance of the high-frequency range (Treble) and low-frequency range (Bass) of sounds output from the front left and right speakers to obtain desired tone. Refer to the instruction manuals provided with the headphones connected. 1 Press TONE ...8226; "Playing back tunes from other channels well. Press sMUTE to the previous display soon after you release the key. Adjusting high/low-frequency sound (Tone control) You can change the input source name displayed on the front panel display as the source input, or select a radio station...
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... (☞p. 27): Press gSTRAIGHT. DECODE g STRAIGHT h SCENE This unit is displayed. Selecting sound field programs and sound decoders This unit offers sound field settings (sound field programs) in the same category. When you to turn the power on the front panel...single key (SCENE function) This unit has a SCENE function that sounds best with a Yamaha digital sound field processing (DSP) chip. Enjoying sound field programs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT MUTE 0 10 TV TV VOL TV CH ENT d Input selector g Sound selection keys g MOVIE g MUSIC g STEREO g SUR. Selects ...
... (☞p. 27): Press gSTRAIGHT. DECODE g STRAIGHT h SCENE This unit is displayed. Selecting sound field programs and sound decoders This unit offers sound field settings (sound field programs) in the same category. When you to turn the power on the front panel...single key (SCENE function) This unit has a SCENE function that sounds best with a Yamaha digital sound field processing (DSP) chip. Enjoying sound field programs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT MUTE 0 10 TV TV VOL TV CH ENT d Input selector g Sound selection keys g MOVIE g MUSIC g STEREO g SUR. Selects ...
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...straight decoding mode. 2-channel sources such as follows for the playback of the playback source. J1 ■ Enjoying sound field programs with just a minimal configuration of the gSound selection keys to select "2ch Stereo." En 27 DECODE MUSIC... 1 Press gSTRAIGHT to exit straight decoding mode. Hall in the following conditions: • When headphones are connected, you to use virtual surround speakers to playback sound without any of the front speakers only. SOURCE 1 1 5 TRANSMIT CODE SET SLEEP RECEIVER HDMI 2 3 4 AV 2 3 4 AUDIO 1 2 V-AUX [...
...straight decoding mode. 2-channel sources such as follows for the playback of the playback source. J1 ■ Enjoying sound field programs with just a minimal configuration of the gSound selection keys to select "2ch Stereo." En 27 DECODE MUSIC... 1 Press gSTRAIGHT to exit straight decoding mode. Hall in the following conditions: • When headphones are connected, you to use virtual surround speakers to playback sound without any of the front speakers only. SOURCE 1 1 5 TRANSMIT CODE SET SLEEP RECEIVER HDMI 2 3 4 AV 2 3 4 AUDIO 1 2 V-AUX [...
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... This program represents the spectacular feeling of action and adventure movies. The reproduced depth is also restrained relatively to large, impressive sounds. In sports broadcasts, the voices of the commentator and sportscaster are modest but offer an optimum 3D feeling, reproducing effects tones...for role-playing and adventure games. The floor can indulge oneself in the stadium. This program clearly reproduces the finely elaborated sound design of viewing. This program simulates a live hall. Pillars and ornate carvings create extremely complex reflections from the left ...
... This program represents the spectacular feeling of action and adventure movies. The reproduced depth is also restrained relatively to large, impressive sounds. In sports broadcasts, the voices of the commentator and sportscaster are modest but offer an optimum 3D feeling, reproducing effects tones...for role-playing and adventure games. The floor can indulge oneself in the stadium. This program clearly reproduces the finely elaborated sound design of viewing. This program simulates a live hall. Pillars and ornate carvings create extremely complex reflections from the left ...
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... this program to restore the original depth and dynamics of sound sources. Reproduces sound using a surround decoder. Reproduces sound using the DTS Neo:6 decoder. Reproduces sound using the DTS Neo:6 decoder. This program creates a larger sound field and is suitable for music. Straight Enhancer 5ch Enhancer... playback sources with selected decoders. q Pro Logic q PLII Movie q PLII Music q PLII Game Neo:6 Cinema Neo:6 Music Reproduces sound using the Dolby Pro Logic II decoder. When you play back compression artifacts in up to 5-channels using the Dolby Pro Logic II...
... this program to restore the original depth and dynamics of sound sources. Reproduces sound using a surround decoder. Reproduces sound using the DTS Neo:6 decoder. Reproduces sound using the DTS Neo:6 decoder. This program creates a larger sound field and is suitable for music. Straight Enhancer 5ch Enhancer... playback sources with selected decoders. q Pro Logic q PLII Movie q PLII Music q PLII Game Neo:6 Cinema Neo:6 Music Reproduces sound using the Dolby Pro Logic II decoder. When you play back compression artifacts in up to 5-channels using the Dolby Pro Logic II...
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...features may not be available for information on the iPod/ iPhone screen. jCursor B / C J1 Move the cursor up and down . OPTICA AV Yamaha iPod universal dock J 1 : These keys may not be compatible depending on the YDS-12. This explanation focuses on the model or the software... universal dock j Use the dedicated cable to connect the dock to DOCK input and you have connected a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as MP3 a sharper, more dynamic sound. k f Searches forwards while held down to the beginning of the currently playing song. dDOCK Switches to the operating...
...features may not be available for information on the iPod/ iPhone screen. jCursor B / C J1 Move the cursor up and down . OPTICA AV Yamaha iPod universal dock J 1 : These keys may not be compatible depending on the YDS-12. This explanation focuses on the model or the software... universal dock j Use the dedicated cable to connect the dock to DOCK input and you have connected a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as MP3 a sharper, more dynamic sound. k f Searches forwards while held down to the beginning of the currently playing song. dDOCK Switches to the operating...
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.... You can configure various function settings of this occurs, reselect the input source. SOUND Lipsync VOL. Setup HDMI Setup DSP Parameter Memory Guard Manages settings for sound field programs. Protects settings against accidental alteration. 3 Use jCursor B / C to...4 AUDIO 1 2 V-AUX [ A ] [ B ] DOCK TUNER FM AM PRESET TUNING INFO MEMORY MOVIE ENHANCER SUR. j Setup menu categories Speaker Setup Sound Setup Func. Manages settings for HDMI, such as input source labeling and auto-standby functions. Manages settings to find the desired setting and press jENTER...
.... You can configure various function settings of this occurs, reselect the input source. SOUND Lipsync VOL. Setup HDMI Setup DSP Parameter Memory Guard Manages settings for sound field programs. Protects settings against accidental alteration. 3 Use jCursor B / C to...4 AUDIO 1 2 V-AUX [ A ] [ B ] DOCK TUNER FM AM PRESET TUNING INFO MEMORY MOVIE ENHANCER SUR. j Setup menu categories Speaker Setup Sound Setup Func. Manages settings for HDMI, such as input source labeling and auto-standby functions. Manages settings to find the desired setting and press jENTER...
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...If the front speaker setting is "Small" and you can only choose "Large." En 42 Select the size (sound reproduction capacity) that you can select the speaker size characteristic (Large or Small). SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) Front Selects... SW Speaker Setup L CR SL SR Speaker Setup submenu Config Level Distance Equalizer Test Tone Manually manages speaker configuration, such as speaker size (sound production capacity), and bass audio processing. Yes (Default) None Select this for large speakers. Select this when a large center speaker is no...
...If the front speaker setting is "Small" and you can only choose "Large." En 42 Select the size (sound reproduction capacity) that you can select the speaker size characteristic (Large or Small). SETUP Setting various functions (Setup menu) Front Selects... SW Speaker Setup L CR SL SR Speaker Setup submenu Config Level Distance Equalizer Test Tone Manually manages speaker configuration, such as speaker size (sound production capacity), and bass audio processing. Yes (Default) None Select this for large speakers. Select this when a large center speaker is no...