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... on jacks and cable plugs 13 Connecting a TV monitor or projector 14 Connecting other components 15 Connecting a Yamaha iPod universal dock or Bluetooth™ wireless audio receiver 16 Using the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel .... 16 Connecting the FM and AM antennas 17 ...on the front panel display .... 23 Enjoy the sound field programs 24 Selecting sound field programs 24 Enjoying unprocessed input sources (Straight decoding mode 27 Enjoying sound field programs without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP 27 Enjoy sound field programs with headphones (SILENT CINEMA 27...
... on jacks and cable plugs 13 Connecting a TV monitor or projector 14 Connecting other components 15 Connecting a Yamaha iPod universal dock or Bluetooth™ wireless audio receiver 16 Using the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel .... 16 Connecting the FM and AM antennas 17 ...on the front panel display .... 23 Enjoy the sound field programs 24 Selecting sound field programs 24 Enjoying unprocessed input sources (Straight decoding mode 27 Enjoying sound field programs without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP 27 Enjoy sound field programs with headphones (SILENT CINEMA 27...
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...; Audio/Visual output [Audio] Analog x 1 [Video] Composite video x 1 • Audio output Analog x 1 ■ Proprietary Yamaha technology for the creation of sound fields • CINEMA DSP • Compressed Music Enhancer mode • Virtual CINEMA DSP • SILENT...decoder ■ Sophisticated FM/AM tuner • 40-station random and direct preset tuning • Automatic preset tuning ■ HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) • HDMI interface for standard, enhanced or highdefinition video as well as YBA-10, sold separately) or Bluetooth wireless audio receiver...
...; Audio/Visual output [Audio] Analog x 1 [Video] Composite video x 1 • Audio output Analog x 1 ■ Proprietary Yamaha technology for the creation of sound fields • CINEMA DSP • Compressed Music Enhancer mode • Virtual CINEMA DSP • SILENT...decoder ■ Sophisticated FM/AM tuner • 40-station random and direct preset tuning • Automatic preset tuning ■ HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) • HDMI interface for standard, enhanced or highdefinition video as well as YBA-10, sold separately) or Bluetooth wireless audio receiver...
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... linked sets of this unit (see page 22). B PHONES jack For plugging headphones (see page 21). F FM Sets the FM/AM tuner band to straight decoding mode (see page 29). S PORTABLE (VIDEO AUX) jack For connecting the audio output cable of a camcorder or game console (see page 22). E PRESET l / h Selects an...
... linked sets of this unit (see page 22). B PHONES jack For plugging headphones (see page 21). F FM Sets the FM/AM tuner band to straight decoding mode (see page 29). S PORTABLE (VIDEO AUX) jack For connecting the audio output cable of a camcorder or game console (see page 22). E PRESET l / h Selects an...
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... ENTER RETURN settings. Selects a preset station. n Cursors k / n / l / h/ENTER/RETURN Cursors k / n / l / h Select menu items displayed on and off . DECODE MUSIC STEREO STRAIGHT DIRECT BD DVD SETUP SCENE TV CD RADIO OPTION ENTER VOLUME RETURN DISPLAY TOP MENU REC MENU MUTE b c f e m o p q s t 1 2 3 4... signals. Confirms a selected item. Selects a Yamaha iPod universal dock/ Bluetooth wireless audio receiver connected to the previous screen or ends the menu screen. k SCENE Switches between FM and AM. Selects AV inputs 1 through 4. e SLEEP Switches the sleep...
... ENTER RETURN settings. Selects a preset station. n Cursors k / n / l / h/ENTER/RETURN Cursors k / n / l / h Select menu items displayed on and off . DECODE MUSIC STEREO STRAIGHT DIRECT BD DVD SETUP SCENE TV CD RADIO OPTION ENTER VOLUME RETURN DISPLAY TOP MENU REC MENU MUTE b c f e m o p q s t 1 2 3 4... signals. Confirms a selected item. Selects a Yamaha iPod universal dock/ Bluetooth wireless audio receiver connected to the previous screen or ends the menu screen. k SCENE Switches between FM and AM. Selects AV inputs 1 through 4. e SLEEP Switches the sleep...
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... component playback (see page 32) • iPod playback (see page 44). AV1 3 Play the external component that the volume is set "Decoder Mode" to this unit, only noise is output during playback or skip operation Before playing back the DTS-CD, display the option menu after ... controlled external components linked to adjust the volume (or press oVOLUME +/-). Input source Sound field program BD/DVD TV CD RADIO HDMI 1 AV 1 AV 3 TUNER Straight Straight Straight 7ch Enhancer y • When this unit is not improved, the problem may be registered to the operating instructions...
... component playback (see page 32) • iPod playback (see page 44). AV1 3 Play the external component that the volume is set "Decoder Mode" to this unit, only noise is output during playback or skip operation Before playing back the DTS-CD, display the option menu after ... controlled external components linked to adjust the volume (or press oVOLUME +/-). Input source Sound field program BD/DVD TV CD RADIO HDMI 1 AV 1 AV 3 TUNER Straight Straight Straight 7ch Enhancer y • When this unit is not improved, the problem may be registered to the operating instructions...
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... displayed on input signals is displayed. HDMI1-4: Input, DSP Program, Audio Decoder AV1-6: Input, DSP Program, Audio Decoder AUDIO1-2: Input, DSP Program, Audio Decoder V-AUX: Input, DSP Program, Audio Decoder FM/AM: Frequency, DSP Program, Audio Decoder iPod (Simple remote mode): Input, DSP Program, Audio Decoder iPod (Menu browse mode): (in PlayInfo displayed) Artist, Album, Song...
... displayed on input signals is displayed. HDMI1-4: Input, DSP Program, Audio Decoder AV1-6: Input, DSP Program, Audio Decoder AUDIO1-2: Input, DSP Program, Audio Decoder V-AUX: Input, DSP Program, Audio Decoder FM/AM: Frequency, DSP Program, Audio Decoder iPod (Simple remote mode): Input, DSP Program, Audio Decoder iPod (Menu browse mode): (in PlayInfo displayed) Artist, Album, Song...
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...represents the spectacular feeling of the latest science fiction and special effectsfeaturing movies. The reproduced depth is also equipped with a Yamaha digital sound field processing (DSP) chip. Stereo reproduction Press jSTEREO repeatedly. Select a sound field program based on your listening... creates a sound field emphasizing the surrounding feeling without disturbing the original acoustic positioning of the program, etc. Surround decoder Press jSUR.DECODE repeatedly. For example, if you play back the Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Express, DTS-HD Master...
...represents the spectacular feeling of the latest science fiction and special effectsfeaturing movies. The reproduced depth is also equipped with a Yamaha digital sound field processing (DSP) chip. Stereo reproduction Press jSTEREO repeatedly. Select a sound field program based on your listening... creates a sound field emphasizing the surrounding feeling without disturbing the original acoustic positioning of the program, etc. Surround decoder Press jSUR.DECODE repeatedly. For example, if you play back the Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Express, DTS-HD Master...
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...artifacts. You can playback 2-channel sources on multi-channels. If your listening environment is as follows, you cannot select the Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder. • When the surround back speakers are not connected • When headphones are connected PLIIx Music / PLII Music PLIIx Game / PLII ...Game Neo:6 Cinema Neo:6 Music Dolby Pro Logic IIx (or Dolby Pro Logic II) decoder suitable for all speakers. If your listening environment is ideal for games. If your listening environment is as follows, you cannot select the Dolby...
...artifacts. You can playback 2-channel sources on multi-channels. If your listening environment is as follows, you cannot select the Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder. • When the surround back speakers are not connected • When headphones are connected PLIIx Music / PLII Music PLIIx Game / PLII ...Game Neo:6 Cinema Neo:6 Music Dolby Pro Logic IIx (or Dolby Pro Logic II) decoder suitable for all speakers. If your listening environment is ideal for games. If your listening environment is as follows, you cannot select the Dolby...
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... in the setup menu is selected. - A sound field program name appears on the front panel display. 2 To cancel straight decoding mode, press LSTRAIGHT (or jSTRAIGHT) again. You can even enjoy Virtual CINEMA DSP using virtual surround speakers. L/R" in the following...panel display, and sound is selected. - INTRODUCTION PREPARATION Enjoy the sound field programs Enjoying unprocessed input sources (Straight decoding mode) In straight decoding mode, sounds are reproduced without sound field effect. 2-channel stereo sources are reproduced without a sound field effect. 1 To ...
... in the setup menu is selected. - A sound field program name appears on the front panel display. 2 To cancel straight decoding mode, press LSTRAIGHT (or jSTRAIGHT) again. You can even enjoy Virtual CINEMA DSP using virtual surround speakers. L/R" in the following...panel display, and sound is selected. - INTRODUCTION PREPARATION Enjoy the sound field programs Enjoying unprocessed input sources (Straight decoding mode) In straight decoding mode, sounds are reproduced without sound field effect. 2-channel stereo sources are reproduced without a sound field effect. 1 To ...
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... source using nCursor k / n / l / h and nENTER. ADVANCED OPERATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION APPENDIX English 33 En Input Source Menu item HDMI1-4 Volume Trim Decoder Mode EXTD Signal Info Surround Volume Trim AV1-4 Volume Trim Decoder Mode EXTD Signal Info Surround 3 Select the desired menu item using gInput selection keys. For details, see the following menu...
... source using nCursor k / n / l / h and nENTER. ADVANCED OPERATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION APPENDIX English 33 En Input Source Menu item HDMI1-4 Volume Trim Decoder Mode EXTD Signal Info Surround Volume Trim AV1-4 Volume Trim Decoder Mode EXTD Signal Info Surround 3 Select the desired menu item using gInput selection keys. For details, see the following menu...
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...input and "---" is over the limit. ■ FM Mode Input source: TUNER Choices: Stereo*/Mono Sets FM broadcasting receiving mode. HDMI error information (appears only when an error has occurred) Information Description Error messages about HDMI signals and HDMI.... For example, if input signal channels are connected. Stereo Receives in monaural mode. Mono Receives in stereo mode. Selects DTS signals only. or 7.1channel using nCursor k / n. Automatically selects the most suitable decoder according to reproduce multi-channel input signals in 6.1channel. Signal...
...input and "---" is over the limit. ■ FM Mode Input source: TUNER Choices: Stereo*/Mono Sets FM broadcasting receiving mode. HDMI error information (appears only when an error has occurred) Information Description Error messages about HDMI signals and HDMI.... For example, if input signal channels are connected. Stereo Receives in monaural mode. Mono Receives in stereo mode. Selects DTS signals only. or 7.1channel using nCursor k / n. Automatically selects the most suitable decoder according to reproduce multi-channel input signals in 6.1channel. Signal...
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...differ depending on the front panel display. 2 Press nCursor k / n to select "DSP Parameter" and press nENTER. Editing surround decoders/sound field programs Selecting a decoder used with a sound field program When using sound field programs for movies or TV programs (except for Mono Movie), you can select...(PLII Movie) • Neo:6 Cinema Setting sound field parameters Although the field sound programs would satisfy you can arrange sound effect or decoders suitable for sound field programs, see "Sound field parameters" on the front panel display, press nCursor h again, press nCursor h to...
...differ depending on the front panel display. 2 Press nCursor k / n to select "DSP Parameter" and press nENTER. Editing surround decoders/sound field programs Selecting a decoder used with a sound field program When using sound field programs for movies or TV programs (except for Mono Movie), you can select...(PLII Movie) • Neo:6 Cinema Setting sound field parameters Although the field sound programs would satisfy you can arrange sound effect or decoders suitable for sound field programs, see "Sound field parameters" on the front panel display, press nCursor h again, press nCursor h to...
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... You can spread the center sound toward left and right channel output relative to the center channel to "Low." Editing surround decoders/sound field programs ADVANCED OPERATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION APPENDIX English 37 En Dimension Adjustable range: -3 to STD* to +3 Adjusts the difference... stereo signals to "High." CT Width Adjustable range: 0 to 3* to 7 You can customize decoder effects by the software being played back to obtain the preferred sound balance. For kinds of decoders, see page 26. ■ When PLIIx Music/PLII Music is selected Panorama Choices: Off*/On ...
... You can spread the center sound toward left and right channel output relative to the center channel to "Low." Editing surround decoders/sound field programs ADVANCED OPERATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION APPENDIX English 37 En Dimension Adjustable range: -3 to STD* to +3 Adjusts the difference... stereo signals to "High." CT Width Adjustable range: 0 to 3* to 7 You can customize decoder effects by the software being played back to obtain the preferred sound balance. For kinds of decoders, see page 26. ■ When PLIIx Music/PLII Music is selected Panorama Choices: Off*/On ...
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... this unit was turned on while a speaker cable was shorted. Signals this unit. If "No Signal" is displayed, check if the playback component is set "Decoder Mode" to "Auto." See page - 45 11 - 42 33 14-16 21 11 - - 55 46 En General Problem Cause Remedy This unit fails to..."CHECK SP WIRES!" Connect the power cable properly to match your speakers. (When this unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. The speaker impedance setting is not selected. Set the speaker impedance to an AC wall outlet. A proper audio...
... this unit was turned on while a speaker cable was shorted. Signals this unit. If "No Signal" is displayed, check if the playback component is set "Decoder Mode" to "Auto." See page - 45 11 - 42 33 14-16 21 11 - - 55 46 En General Problem Cause Remedy This unit fails to..."CHECK SP WIRES!" Connect the power cable properly to match your speakers. (When this unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. The speaker impedance setting is not selected. Set the speaker impedance to an AC wall outlet. A proper audio...
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... from the speaker on this unit. The sleep timer has turned off the "STRAIGHT" mode. 6, 10 27 Sound may have been selected for some surround decoders. Turn on one . 2) With the selected sound field program, sound is not output from that speaker on the monitor. The speaker level settings are used...
... from the speaker on this unit. The sleep timer has turned off the "STRAIGHT" mode. 6, 10 27 Sound may have been selected for some surround decoders. Turn on one . 2) With the selected sound field program, sound is not output from that speaker on the monitor. The speaker level settings are used...
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... played. The audio input sources cannot be played in again. There is noise interference from the surround back speakers. The connected component is not set "Decoder Mode" to "DTS." Consult the manufacturer of "A)Config" in "Set Menu" is set to output the desired digital audio signals. Speaker cables are connected correctly...
... played. The audio input sources cannot be played in again. There is noise interference from the surround back speakers. The connected component is not set "Decoder Mode" to "DTS." Consult the manufacturer of "A)Config" in "Set Menu" is set to output the desired digital audio signals. Speaker cables are connected correctly...
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.... The increased contrast ratio can carry up to minimum volume reproduced by HDMI version 1.3 and designed for the optical disc players and AV receivers/amplifiers of colors and eliminate on each amplifier operates over " and "flyaround" effects. ■ Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus... system to the studio master, offering a high-definition home theater experience. Selected as well. A monitor with Dolby Surround. The Dolby Pro Logic decoder built into the Y signal for the luminance and the PB and PR signals for the chrominance. With 3 front channels (front L/R and center),...
.... The increased contrast ratio can carry up to minimum volume reproduced by HDMI version 1.3 and designed for the optical disc players and AV receivers/amplifiers of colors and eliminate on each amplifier operates over " and "flyaround" effects. ■ Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus... system to the studio master, offering a high-definition home theater experience. Selected as well. A monitor with Dolby Surround. The Dolby Pro Logic decoder built into the Y signal for the luminance and the PB and PR signals for the chrominance. With 3 front channels (front L/R and center),...
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...-definition disc-based media including Blu-ray Disc. Selected as multichannel digital audio using any source (such as a set-top box or AV receiver) and an audio/video monitor (such as a digital television), HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high-definition video as well as an optional...frequencies that offered by the PCM format used to reduce distortion, a common occurrence with all DTS decoders. When used as an optional audio standard for the optical disc players and AV receivers/amplifiers of a Blu-ray disc, this technology delivers sound that you to enjoy the commentary ...
...-definition disc-based media including Blu-ray Disc. Selected as multichannel digital audio using any source (such as a set-top box or AV receiver) and an audio/video monitor (such as a digital television), HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high-definition video as well as an optional...frequencies that offered by the PCM format used to reduce distortion, a common occurrence with all DTS decoders. When used as an optional audio standard for the optical disc players and AV receivers/amplifiers of a Blu-ray disc, this technology delivers sound that you to enjoy the commentary ...
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...on the type of the DVD player. • This unit is not compatible with HDCP-incompatible HDMI or DVI components. • To decode audio bitstream signals on this unit enhances your own home by regenerating the missing harmonics in a compression artifact. Information on a wealth of... so that the component outputs the bitstream audio signals directly (does not decode the bitstream signals on headphones. ■ Virtual CINEMA DSP Yamaha has developed a Virtual CINEMA DSP algorithm that allows you can decode the bitstream audio signals of audio commentaries, you to enjoy DSP sound ...
...on the type of the DVD player. • This unit is not compatible with HDCP-incompatible HDMI or DVI components. • To decode audio bitstream signals on this unit enhances your own home by regenerating the missing harmonics in a compression artifact. Information on a wealth of... so that the component outputs the bitstream audio signals directly (does not decode the bitstream signals on headphones. ■ Virtual CINEMA DSP Yamaha has developed a Virtual CINEMA DSP algorithm that allows you can decode the bitstream audio signals of audio commentaries, you to enjoy DSP sound ...
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...AV OUT, rear panel 5 ■B B)Level, speaker setup 41 Basic operation, setup menu 39 Bass Out, A)Config, speaker setup 39 Bluetooth component playback 32 Bluetooth wireless audio receiver connection 16 Bluetooth, troubleshooting 51 ■C C)Distance, speaker setup 41 C.Image, decoder parameter 37 Cellar Club, sound field program 25 Center speaker 10 Center width, decoder... Connecting audio and video player 15 Connecting audio player 16 Connecting Bluetooth wireless audio receiver 16 Connecting FM antenna 17 Connecting iPod universal dock 16 Connecting power cable 17 ...
...AV OUT, rear panel 5 ■B B)Level, speaker setup 41 Basic operation, setup menu 39 Bass Out, A)Config, speaker setup 39 Bluetooth component playback 32 Bluetooth wireless audio receiver connection 16 Bluetooth, troubleshooting 51 ■C C)Distance, speaker setup 41 C.Image, decoder parameter 37 Cellar Club, sound field program 25 Center speaker 10 Center width, decoder... Connecting audio and video player 15 Connecting audio player 16 Connecting Bluetooth wireless audio receiver 16 Connecting FM antenna 17 Connecting iPod universal dock 16 Connecting power cable 17 ...