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... often require extensive work by Yamaha may cause interference harmful to grounding electrodes, and requirements for Class "B" digital devices. Follow all installations. If this product is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for the grounding electrode. Upon completion of the following the operating instructions. Compliance with other products (including amplifiers) that the cable ground shall be...
... often require extensive work by Yamaha may cause interference harmful to grounding electrodes, and requirements for Class "B" digital devices. Follow all installations. If this product is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for the grounding electrode. Upon completion of the following the operating instructions. Compliance with other products (including amplifiers) that the cable ground shall be...
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... video images ◆ i.LINK interface for direct digital transfer of digital audio signals ◆ Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks ◆ Sleep timer ◆ Night listening mode ◆ Remote control with preset manufacturer codes and "learning" macro capability ◆ Zone 2 custom installation facility • y indicates a tip for pure fidelity sound with DSP) ◆ PURE DIRECT for your individual audio/video system ◆ 8-channel external decoder input for other future formats (compatible with multi or 2- "Dolby", "Pro Logic", "Surround...
... video images ◆ i.LINK interface for direct digital transfer of digital audio signals ◆ Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks ◆ Sleep timer ◆ Night listening mode ◆ Remote control with preset manufacturer codes and "learning" macro capability ◆ Zone 2 custom installation facility • y indicates a tip for pure fidelity sound with DSP) ◆ PURE DIRECT for your individual audio/video system ◆ 8-channel external decoder input for other future formats (compatible with multi or 2- "Dolby", "Pro Logic", "Surround...
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Front panel 1 23 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 4 5 6 7 89 0 AB C INTRODUCTION STANDBY /ON PURE DIRECT 2CH/8CH INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS A B REC OUT/ZONE 2 SOURCE/REMOTE DTV/LD DVD CABLE MD/TAPE SAT CD-R VCR 1 CD VCR 2 DVR VIDEO AUX TUNER PHONO INPUT MODE TUNING MODE MULTI CH INPUT MEMORY SILENT OPTIMIZER MIC STRAIGHT DSP PROGRAM MULTI JOG EFFECT FM/AM PRESET /TUNING VIDEO AUX BALANCE TONE CONTROL PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL VOLUME D EFG TUNING MODE MEMORY FM/AM PRESET /TUNING H IJKL 1 STANDBY/ON Turns on this unit or sets ...
Front panel 1 23 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 4 5 6 7 89 0 AB C INTRODUCTION STANDBY /ON PURE DIRECT 2CH/8CH INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS A B REC OUT/ZONE 2 SOURCE/REMOTE DTV/LD DVD CABLE MD/TAPE SAT CD-R VCR 1 CD VCR 2 DVR VIDEO AUX TUNER PHONO INPUT MODE TUNING MODE MULTI CH INPUT MEMORY SILENT OPTIMIZER MIC STRAIGHT DSP PROGRAM MULTI JOG EFFECT FM/AM PRESET /TUNING VIDEO AUX BALANCE TONE CONTROL PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL VOLUME D EFG TUNING MODE MEMORY FM/AM PRESET /TUNING H IJKL 1 STANDBY/ON Turns on this unit or sets ...
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... OUT level. A BALANCE Adjusts the left /right, center and subwoofer channels (see page 33). The source in Zone 2 and the source you connect headphones, no signals are listening to or watching in the main room. H VIDEO AUX jacks Inputs audio and video signals from the supplied microphone for private listening with the DSP PROGRAM, PRESET/TUNING, BALANCE or TONE CONTROL buttons. J MEMORY Stores a station in the front panel display. G REC OUT/ZONE 2 Selects the source you want to direct to the audio/video...
... OUT level. A BALANCE Adjusts the left /right, center and subwoofer channels (see page 33). The source in Zone 2 and the source you connect headphones, no signals are listening to or watching in the main room. H VIDEO AUX jacks Inputs audio and video signals from the supplied microphone for private listening with the DSP PROGRAM, PRESET/TUNING, BALANCE or TONE CONTROL buttons. J MEMORY Stores a station in the front panel display. G REC OUT/ZONE 2 Selects the source you want to direct to the audio/video...
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... indicator Flashes while the remote control is connected to select a numeric button or operate the component selected using the learn and rename features and setting manufacturer codes (see page 46). CHAPTER + POWER REC STOP PAUSE PLAY F G H I J K L M N A B C D E 10KEY AMP STEREO 1 HALL 1 2 JAZZ 5 ROCK 6 EX/ES CHP/INDEX MOVIE 9 THX 0 A/B/C/D/E PRESET HALL 2 3 CHURCH 4 MUSIC ENTERTAIN 7 8 /DTS +10 NIGHT +100 TV INPUT TV VOL CH TV MUTE MUTE STRAIGHT VOLUME DISC EFFECT ON SCREEN SLEEP TEST A SPEAKERS...
... indicator Flashes while the remote control is connected to select a numeric button or operate the component selected using the learn and rename features and setting manufacturer codes (see page 46). CHAPTER + POWER REC STOP PAUSE PLAY F G H I J K L M N A B C D E 10KEY AMP STEREO 1 HALL 1 2 JAZZ 5 ROCK 6 EX/ES CHP/INDEX MOVIE 9 THX 0 A/B/C/D/E PRESET HALL 2 3 CHURCH 4 MUSIC ENTERTAIN 7 8 /DTS +10 NIGHT +100 TV INPUT TV VOL CH TV MUTE MUTE STRAIGHT VOLUME DISC EFFECT ON SCREEN SLEEP TEST A SPEAKERS...
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... Audio CD or DVD-A discs. Set the volume of the subwoofer with the control on the Speaker Set (see page 74) and LFE Level (see page 70) settings. POWER AMP IN FRONT CENTER 12 1 FRONT IN jacks Line input to this unit's center channel amplifier. Notes • Adjust the volume level of the amplifier connected to this unit to the maximum. • The signal output through the FRONT OUT, CENTER OUT and SUBWOOFER jacks is affected by the TONE CONTROL settings. • Signals...
... Audio CD or DVD-A discs. Set the volume of the subwoofer with the control on the Speaker Set (see page 74) and LFE Level (see page 70) settings. POWER AMP IN FRONT CENTER 12 1 FRONT IN jacks Line input to this unit's center channel amplifier. Notes • Adjust the volume level of the amplifier connected to this unit to the maximum. • The signal output through the FRONT OUT, CENTER OUT and SUBWOOFER jacks is affected by the TONE CONTROL settings. • Signals...
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... i.LINK connections • Select and configure sound field programs • Select and configure input sources • Manually configure your system settings • Automatically set up your system • Protect your system settings • Display information about audio and video signals 3 Press k/n repeatedly to select a category (i.e., Manual Setup), then press h to control this unit and your video monitor. PREPARATION USING THE GUI REMOTE CONTROL USING THE GUI REMOTE CONTROL GUI remote control operations The GUI (graphical user interface) remote control provides a simple...
... i.LINK connections • Select and configure sound field programs • Select and configure input sources • Manually configure your system settings • Automatically set up your system • Protect your system settings • Display information about audio and video signals 3 Press k/n repeatedly to select a category (i.e., Manual Setup), then press h to control this unit and your video monitor. PREPARATION USING THE GUI REMOTE CONTROL USING THE GUI REMOTE CONTROL GUI remote control operations The GUI (graphical user interface) remote control provides a simple...
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... sound will be output from your system. Level Checks and adjusts the sound level (volume) of frequency characteristics. SPEAKERS A B REC OUT/ZONE 2 SOURCE/REMOTE DTV/LD DVD CABLE MD/TAPE SAT CD-R VCR 1 CD VCR 2 DVR VIDEO AUX TUNER PHONO INPUT MODE TUNING MODE MULTI CH INPUT MEMORY SILENT MIC STRAIGHT DSP PROGRAM MULTI JOG EFFECT FM/AM PRESET /TUNING VIDEO AUX BALANCE TONE CONTROL PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL Note After you the best possible sound from the speakers. 2 Place the optimizer microphone on page 37. PREPARATION AUTO SETUP AUTO SETUP...
... sound will be output from your system. Level Checks and adjusts the sound level (volume) of frequency characteristics. SPEAKERS A B REC OUT/ZONE 2 SOURCE/REMOTE DTV/LD DVD CABLE MD/TAPE SAT CD-R VCR 1 CD VCR 2 DVR VIDEO AUX TUNER PHONO INPUT MODE TUNING MODE MULTI CH INPUT MEMORY SILENT MIC STRAIGHT DSP PROGRAM MULTI JOG EFFECT FM/AM PRESET /TUNING VIDEO AUX BALANCE TONE CONTROL PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL Note After you the best possible sound from the speakers. 2 Place the optimizer microphone on page 37. PREPARATION AUTO SETUP AUTO SETUP...
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...:No Speaker Front L/R channel signal(s) is too loud. The optimizer microphone does not detect test tones. The auto setup procedure was cancelled because a setting that affects auto setup was unplugged during the procedure. Select Retry to the OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front panel. • Check the microphone setting. • Check the speaker connections and placement. • Perform the auto setup procedure again. • Restart this unit, then try the auto setup procedure...
...:No Speaker Front L/R channel signal(s) is too loud. The optimizer microphone does not detect test tones. The auto setup procedure was cancelled because a setting that affects auto setup was unplugged during the procedure. Select Retry to the OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front panel. • Check the microphone setting. • Check the speaker connections and placement. • Perform the auto setup procedure again. • Restart this unit, then try the auto setup procedure...
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... played does not contain surround L/R channel signals. - When "2ch Stereo", "9ch Stereo" or "Direct" is selected. • When this unit's power is turned off, the mode is reset to Auto. • When the DTS ES discrete decoder is applied to DTS 96/24 signals, you cannot use the Decode Type parameter to select from 2-channel sources can also be selected when Surround Back in the Input Select menu, then set to switch between Surround Standard or Surround...
... played does not contain surround L/R channel signals. - When "2ch Stereo", "9ch Stereo" or "Direct" is selected. • When this unit's power is turned off, the mode is reset to Auto. • When the DTS ES discrete decoder is applied to DTS 96/24 signals, you cannot use the Decode Type parameter to select from 2-channel sources can also be selected when Surround Back in the Input Select menu, then set to switch between Surround Standard or Surround...
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... adjust the default input mode this unit selects when the power is set the input mode to DTS. • If the digital output data of input jacks. INPUT SELECTOR or V-AUX TUNER PHONO CABLE SAT MD/TAPE CD-R CD DTV/LD VCR 1 VCR 2 DVR DVD Front panel Remote control 2 Press INPUT MODE (or INPUT MODE when 10KEY/AMP is turned on the front panel to remove the selection. • You can also perform this operation using INPUT SELECTOR. If no i.LINK signals are input, no sound...
... adjust the default input mode this unit selects when the power is set the input mode to DTS. • If the digital output data of input jacks. INPUT SELECTOR or V-AUX TUNER PHONO CABLE SAT MD/TAPE CD-R CD DTV/LD VCR 1 VCR 2 DVR DVD Front panel Remote control 2 Press INPUT MODE (or INPUT MODE when 10KEY/AMP is turned on the front panel to remove the selection. • You can also perform this operation using INPUT SELECTOR. If no i.LINK signals are input, no sound...
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...MULTI JOG STANDBY /ON PURE DIRECT 2CH/8CH INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS A B REC OUT/ZONE 2 SOURCE/REMOTE DTV/LD DVD CABLE MD/TAPE SAT CD-R VCR 1 CD VCR 2 DVR VIDEO AUX TUNER PHONO INPUT MODE TUNING MODE MULTI CH INPUT MEMORY SILENT MIC STRAIGHT DSP PROGRAM MULTI JOG EFFECT FM/AM PRESET /TUNING VIDEO AUX BALANCE TONE CONTROL PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL VOLUME 1 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR (or press TUNER on the front panel display. RUNNING H/F 1 TUNING Automatic and manual tuning There are strong and there is no interference. ■ Automatic tuning...
...MULTI JOG STANDBY /ON PURE DIRECT 2CH/8CH INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS A B REC OUT/ZONE 2 SOURCE/REMOTE DTV/LD DVD CABLE MD/TAPE SAT CD-R VCR 1 CD VCR 2 DVR VIDEO AUX TUNER PHONO INPUT MODE TUNING MODE MULTI CH INPUT MEMORY SILENT MIC STRAIGHT DSP PROGRAM MULTI JOG EFFECT FM/AM PRESET /TUNING VIDEO AUX BALANCE TONE CONTROL PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL VOLUME 1 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR (or press TUNER on the front panel display. RUNNING H/F 1 TUNING Automatic and manual tuning There are strong and there is no interference. ■ Automatic tuning...
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... DVD video discs input through an i.LINK connection are always identical. 3 Start playback (or select a broadcast station) on the source component. 4 Start recording on the recording component. STANDBY /ON PURE DIRECT 2CH/8CH INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS A B REC OUT/ZONE 2 SOURCE/REMOTE DTV/LD DVD CABLE MD/TAPE SAT CD-R VCR 1 CD VCR 2 DVR VIDEO AUX TUNER PHONO INPUT MODE TUNING MODE MULTI CH INPUT MEMORY SILENT MIC STRAIGHT DSP PROGRAM MULTI JOG EFFECT FM/AM PRESET /TUNING VIDEO AUX BALANCE TONE CONTROL PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL VOLUME 1 2 1 Turn...
... DVD video discs input through an i.LINK connection are always identical. 3 Start playback (or select a broadcast station) on the source component. 4 Start recording on the recording component. STANDBY /ON PURE DIRECT 2CH/8CH INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS A B REC OUT/ZONE 2 SOURCE/REMOTE DTV/LD DVD CABLE MD/TAPE SAT CD-R VCR 1 CD VCR 2 DVR VIDEO AUX TUNER PHONO INPUT MODE TUNING MODE MULTI CH INPUT MEMORY SILENT MIC STRAIGHT DSP PROGRAM MULTI JOG EFFECT FM/AM PRESET /TUNING VIDEO AUX BALANCE TONE CONTROL PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL VOLUME 1 2 1 Turn...
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...) to reflect the needs of your speakers. ■ Input Select (Input select) Use to manually adjust the sound parameters. Adjusts the delay time of your listening environment. ■ Stereo/Surround (Stereo/Surround) Use to manually adjust the sound of each speaker, the speakers for Dolby Digital or DTS signals. Item Mode Volume Trim Assign Rename Analog Level BGV Input Channels Features Selects the input signal. Selects the analog input level. Page 72 73 74 76 77 62 Customizes overall audio settings for Dolby Digital or DTS signals. Selects the output mode suitable for each...
...) to reflect the needs of your speakers. ■ Input Select (Input select) Use to manually adjust the sound parameters. Adjusts the delay time of your listening environment. ■ Stereo/Surround (Stereo/Surround) Use to manually adjust the sound of each speaker, the speakers for Dolby Digital or DTS signals. Item Mode Volume Trim Assign Rename Analog Level BGV Input Channels Features Selects the input signal. Selects the analog input level. Page 72 73 74 76 77 62 Customizes overall audio settings for Dolby Digital or DTS signals. Selects the output mode suitable for each...
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... VCR 1 VCR 2 DVR DVD PURE DIRECT TITLE MULTI CH IN SOURCE INPUT MODE DISPLAY TOP MENU SELECT SEARCH ENTER EXIT SOUND - The macro feature (MACRO) allows you must set macros to 13 different components by YAMAHA and other components, you to program a series of the selected component appears in sequence for switching the component control area Set to acquire functions from other remote controls equipped with the appropriate manufacturer code(s). CHAPTER + 10KEY AMP STEREO 1 POWER HALL 2 REC CHURCH...
... VCR 1 VCR 2 DVR DVD PURE DIRECT TITLE MULTI CH IN SOURCE INPUT MODE DISPLAY TOP MENU SELECT SEARCH ENTER EXIT SOUND - The macro feature (MACRO) allows you must set macros to 13 different components by YAMAHA and other components, you to program a series of the selected component appears in sequence for switching the component control area Set to acquire functions from other remote controls equipped with the appropriate manufacturer code(s). CHAPTER + 10KEY AMP STEREO 1 POWER HALL 2 REC CHURCH...
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... operation PURE DIRECT TITLE MULTI CH IN SOURCE INPUT MODE DISPLAY TOP MENU SELECT SEARCH ENTER EXIT SOUND - CHAPTER + POWER REC STOP PAUSE PLAY 10KEY AMP STEREO 1 HALL 1 2 JAZZ 5 ROCK 6 EX/ES CHP/INDEX MOVIE 9 THX 0 A/B/C/D/E PRESET HALL 2 3 CHURCH 4 MUSIC ENTERTAIN 7 8 /DTS +10 NIGHT +100 TV INPUT TV VOL CH TV MUTE MUTE STRAIGHT VOLUME DISC EFFECT PLAY PAUSE Numeric buttons CH +/- (channel) ADVANCED OPERATION English 95 y • To control a component without changing this unit's input mode, use this remote...
... operation PURE DIRECT TITLE MULTI CH IN SOURCE INPUT MODE DISPLAY TOP MENU SELECT SEARCH ENTER EXIT SOUND - CHAPTER + POWER REC STOP PAUSE PLAY 10KEY AMP STEREO 1 HALL 1 2 JAZZ 5 ROCK 6 EX/ES CHP/INDEX MOVIE 9 THX 0 A/B/C/D/E PRESET HALL 2 3 CHURCH 4 MUSIC ENTERTAIN 7 8 /DTS +10 NIGHT +100 TV INPUT TV VOL CH TV MUTE MUTE STRAIGHT VOLUME DISC EFFECT PLAY PAUSE Numeric buttons CH +/- (channel) ADVANCED OPERATION English 95 y • To control a component without changing this unit's input mode, use this remote...
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... connected. • Select OFF if you want the input to select which has started playing back. • Select Z9 ↔ Player if you want both playback to start automatically on /off automatic playback when an i.LINK component is selected using an IEEE1394 cable, the contents of the error are currently being deleted. • Select i.LINK Status to switch the input. You can be selected for your i.LINK component supports audio signal...
... connected. • Select OFF if you want the input to select which has started playing back. • Select Z9 ↔ Player if you want both playback to start automatically on /off automatic playback when an i.LINK component is selected using an IEEE1394 cable, the contents of the error are currently being deleted. • Select i.LINK Status to switch the input. You can be selected for your i.LINK component supports audio signal...
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... the volume. No sound Cause The power cord is not connected or the plug is turned down. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. Select a different input mode. Play a source whose signals this unit and all speaker wire connections on this unit does not function properly. The input or output cable connections are not secure. The front speakers have not been selected properly. Make sure all speakers are secure, and that the connection wires are being received from a source component...
... the volume. No sound Cause The power cord is not connected or the plug is turned down. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. Select a different input mode. Play a source whose signals this unit and all speaker wire connections on this unit does not function properly. The input or output cable connections are not secure. The front speakers have not been selected properly. Make sure all speakers are secure, and that the connection wires are being received from a source component...
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... the overheat protection circuitry activated. Press and hold down and then turn it back on the remote control for 5 seconds or longer to page 28 48 - 28 48 49 - 48 - - 118 Remedy Check the antenna connections. Use the manual tuning method. Refer to initialize Video settings. This unit suddenly switches to page - - - 78 Problem FM stereo reception is noisy. Refer to the standby mode. Previously preset stations can...
... the overheat protection circuitry activated. Press and hold down and then turn it back on the remote control for 5 seconds or longer to page 28 48 - 28 48 49 - 48 - - 118 Remedy Check the antenna connections. Use the manual tuning method. Refer to initialize Video settings. This unit suddenly switches to page - - - 78 Problem FM stereo reception is noisy. Refer to the standby mode. Previously preset stations can...
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... the THX Surround EX mode during the mixing of available DVD software titles encoded with multi-channel music sources such as DTS, and Dolby Digital to the rear wall, the resulting bass level can be very pleasing depending on the packaging. In such case the information delivered to the Surround Back channel is applied to the surround channels of all Ultra2 controllers and receivers incorporate video switching capable of any home theatre component can be selected.
... the THX Surround EX mode during the mixing of available DVD software titles encoded with multi-channel music sources such as DTS, and Dolby Digital to the rear wall, the resulting bass level can be very pleasing depending on the packaging. In such case the information delivered to the Surround Back channel is applied to the surround channels of all Ultra2 controllers and receivers incorporate video switching capable of any home theatre component can be selected.