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... Amplifier Surround Stereo and Simulated Stereo Processing Bass Extension Control, Switchable High Filter Dual Speaker Outputs Tape Loop with Tape Monitor Switch 25 Watts RMS per Channel, 8 ohms, 0.03% THD Thank you for future reference WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this Owner's Manual in a safe place for purchasing the YAMAHA SR-50 Processing amplifier. 1, CONTENTS. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... . . 1. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 3 REAR PANEL PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 CONNECTIONS 6 OPERATION 9 SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS 10 TROUBLESHOOTING...
... Amplifier Surround Stereo and Simulated Stereo Processing Bass Extension Control, Switchable High Filter Dual Speaker Outputs Tape Loop with Tape Monitor Switch 25 Watts RMS per Channel, 8 ohms, 0.03% THD Thank you for future reference WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this Owner's Manual in a safe place for purchasing the YAMAHA SR-50 Processing amplifier. 1, CONTENTS. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... . . 1. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 3 REAR PANEL PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 CONNECTIONS 6 OPERATION 9 SPEAKER CONFIGURATIONS 10 TROUBLESHOOTING...
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... Instructions - NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. All operating and other appliances that objects do not fall into the appliance; The power cord of the appliance. 15 Damage Requiring Service - The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; for example, near a swimming pool, etc. 6 Carts and Stands - or cabinet that they exit from heat sources such as recommended by qualified service personnel...
... Instructions - NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. All operating and other appliances that objects do not fall into the appliance; The power cord of the appliance. 15 Damage Requiring Service - The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; for example, near a swimming pool, etc. 6 Carts and Stands - or cabinet that they exit from heat sources such as recommended by qualified service personnel...
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... Servicing - The user should be located away from windows, heat sources, and too much vibration, dust, moisture or cold. An outdoor antenna should not attempt to provide. 2 CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SR-50 1 To ensure the finest performance, please read the "troubleshooting" section on the rear panel it in a safe place for future reference. 2 Install your unit in the operating instructions...
... Servicing - The user should be located away from windows, heat sources, and too much vibration, dust, moisture or cold. An outdoor antenna should not attempt to provide. 2 CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SR-50 1 To ensure the finest performance, please read the "troubleshooting" section on the rear panel it in a safe place for future reference. 2 Install your unit in the operating instructions...
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... PANEL CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS YAMAHA NATURAL SOLJNO SURROUND PROCESSING AMPLIFIER SR -5O P•C P1 .. PEFED El fI AUNTCE 3< • I ppr DELAY DAIL PROCESSING MODE NET-LEINE, CIE SLRRELNO" LLAYEE EA J SANAA,. O TAPE MONITOR switch The input from the speakers is not produced for a few seconds after power is depressed. O HIGH FILTER switch High frequencies (of equipment connected. Pressing the switch again turns the power off. * Before turning power on, be sure to set the VOLUME control...
... PANEL CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS YAMAHA NATURAL SOLJNO SURROUND PROCESSING AMPLIFIER SR -5O P•C P1 .. PEFED El fI AUNTCE 3< • I ppr DELAY DAIL PROCESSING MODE NET-LEINE, CIE SLRRELNO" LLAYEE EA J SANAA,. O TAPE MONITOR switch The input from the speakers is not produced for a few seconds after power is depressed. O HIGH FILTER switch High frequencies (of equipment connected. Pressing the switch again turns the power off. * Before turning power on, be sure to set the VOLUME control...
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... as possible. NATURAL SUR. (surround) MUSIC Natural surround (reverberation) effects can be reproduced in the movie theater. SIMULATED STEREO Monaural source can be reproducted from ordinary stereo sources, using, YAMAHA's original surround processor circuit. * No sound is monaural. This feature is convenient for obtaining wide acoustic image from the sub speakers when the played source is output from the sub speakers. SR 50 DELAY TIME control The surround effects can be given to monaural sources. PROCESSING MODE selector One...
... as possible. NATURAL SUR. (surround) MUSIC Natural surround (reverberation) effects can be reproduced in the movie theater. SIMULATED STEREO Monaural source can be reproducted from ordinary stereo sources, using, YAMAHA's original surround processor circuit. * No sound is monaural. This feature is convenient for obtaining wide acoustic image from the sub speakers when the played source is output from the sub speakers. SR 50 DELAY TIME control The surround effects can be given to monaural sources. PROCESSING MODE selector One...
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50 REAR PANEL PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS INPUT O APE 3L- TAPE jacks Connect a tape deck to the output jacks of 25W + 25W). This provides a power of maximum 200W, regardless of the setting of the amplifier. 5 41:0 MAIN IN jacks These are the output terminals for the signals processed by the surround processor circuit. PL- *01 0 SPEC, 'EP 1=1 I ,„ E,IgT11,,,SHOps AC OUTLET UNSMPTCPEIS OCA, SD, 200W MAX 0 0 0 1D INPUT jacks Connect to these jacks. These jacks are...
50 REAR PANEL PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS INPUT O APE 3L- TAPE jacks Connect a tape deck to the output jacks of 25W + 25W). This provides a power of maximum 200W, regardless of the setting of the amplifier. 5 41:0 MAIN IN jacks These are the output terminals for the signals processed by the surround processor circuit. PL- *01 0 SPEC, 'EP 1=1 I ,„ E,IgT11,,,SHOps AC OUTLET UNSMPTCPEIS OCA, SD, 200W MAX 0 0 0 1D INPUT jacks Connect to these jacks. These jacks are...
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... ATTENTION 'MUM CINICELECRIOLIEUE PAS EMIR CAUTION 0~0 n0 AC CUTLET- ..1,9,9-Eri . ED, 212:9.0,MAX I I I i .O. i i m' ., LINE OUT LINE IN Sub Speakers B Sub Speakers A Power plug of another component (Supplies power up to 200W, regardless of the position of the SR-50's POWER switch.) PE 'OUTPUT Pat WIN ii4nK4n ELR A B SNP ®YAMAHA V"" -50 - 120 VOLTS 120 WATTS 6OHz NIPPON GANIU CO.,LTD. MALE NJ/1P. To wall outlet 6 CONNECTIONS Connection Diagram SR-50 Tape Deck ......
... ATTENTION 'MUM CINICELECRIOLIEUE PAS EMIR CAUTION 0~0 n0 AC CUTLET- ..1,9,9-Eri . ED, 212:9.0,MAX I I I i .O. i i m' ., LINE OUT LINE IN Sub Speakers B Sub Speakers A Power plug of another component (Supplies power up to 200W, regardless of the position of the SR-50's POWER switch.) PE 'OUTPUT Pat WIN ii4nK4n ELR A B SNP ®YAMAHA V"" -50 - 120 VOLTS 120 WATTS 6OHz NIPPON GANIU CO.,LTD. MALE NJ/1P. To wall outlet 6 CONNECTIONS Connection Diagram SR-50 Tape Deck ......
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... and REAR ACCESSORY jacks are features provided with the specified impedance range. Remove the insulation of all the components. Connect the ACCESSORY RECEIVE jacks to turn off the power of each speaker cord by the input selector on the integrated amplifier. Connect the TAPE REC OUT jacks of the amplifier to the FRONT jacks of the SR-50. 2. Connect the TAPE PB jacks of the amplifier to the FRONT jacks of the SR-50. With this connection, the program source is selected...
... and REAR ACCESSORY jacks are features provided with the specified impedance range. Remove the insulation of all the components. Connect the ACCESSORY RECEIVE jacks to turn off the power of each speaker cord by the input selector on the integrated amplifier. Connect the TAPE REC OUT jacks of the amplifier to the FRONT jacks of the SR-50. 2. Connect the TAPE PB jacks of the amplifier to the FRONT jacks of the SR-50. With this connection, the program source is selected...
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... main amplifier and the rear speaker volume level can be connected to the PRE OUT jacks of the preamplifier. With this connection, the program source is connected with separated amplifiers, the volume of the tape deck input cannot be adjusted by the VOLUME control on the front panel. For details, refer to the jacks of the SR-50. It should be adjusted with the input level control of the main amplifier or the output volume control of the tape deck. • To use the Dolby surround system...
... main amplifier and the rear speaker volume level can be connected to the PRE OUT jacks of the preamplifier. With this connection, the program source is connected with separated amplifiers, the volume of the tape deck input cannot be adjusted by the VOLUME control on the front panel. For details, refer to the jacks of the SR-50. It should be adjusted with the input level control of the main amplifier or the output volume control of the tape deck. • To use the Dolby surround system...
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... used with it ". (The program source selection varies depending on the power of the sub speakers. 7. Surround Effect Left Right Q Tv Position & expansion Reverberation 7 effect sound Left Right LI 9 NOTE: When the PROCESSING MODE selector is in simulated stereo (from the wall or ceiling. To play the program source connected to the amplifier, set the TAPE MONITOR switch to the program source. 5. For the operation of each component, see the instructions provided with the SPEAKERS A/B switches. 3. Start playing...
... used with it ". (The program source selection varies depending on the power of the sub speakers. 7. Surround Effect Left Right Q Tv Position & expansion Reverberation 7 effect sound Left Right LI 9 NOTE: When the PROCESSING MODE selector is in simulated stereo (from the wall or ceiling. To play the program source connected to the amplifier, set the TAPE MONITOR switch to the program source. 5. For the operation of each component, see the instructions provided with the SPEAKERS A/B switches. 3. Start playing...
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... the size and reverberation characteristic of wood or concrete, this configuration will enhance the stage-like sound image by forming a wide acoustic image on the front. 10 Standard configuration Front reflective configuration SR-50 Side speaker configuration Expanded sound imaging When the left and right walls of the listening room are made of listening rooms...
... the size and reverberation characteristic of wood or concrete, this configuration will enhance the stage-like sound image by forming a wide acoustic image on the front. 10 Standard configuration Front reflective configuration SR-50 Side speaker configuration Expanded sound imaging When the left and right walls of the listening room are made of listening rooms...
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... dealer or nearest YAMAHA service center. SR-50 TROUBLESHOOTING Should any trouble occur during operation, check the following table, turn the power off, disconnect the power cord and consult your trouble is produced from the sub speakers. No sound is not listed in the following before calling for service. Surround effect cannot be obtained. 11 • The phases of acoustic image. or SIMULATES STEREO. • Play the program source which has the...
... dealer or nearest YAMAHA service center. SR-50 TROUBLESHOOTING Should any trouble occur during operation, check the following table, turn the power off, disconnect the power cord and consult your trouble is produced from the sub speakers. No sound is not listed in the following before calling for service. Surround effect cannot be obtained. 11 • The phases of acoustic image. or SIMULATES STEREO. • Play the program source which has the...
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...: Rear Left output and Rear Right output tear speaker output Different frequency bands are distributed to the left and right by the comb filter. Stereo sources T DEFEAT NATURAL SUR. This offers a natural sound expansion over a wide frequency range. R --.- RL I -4--• RR ••• FR L •;- -,' 1-_, 1 - This makes it possible to the R channel. R i • -.'- RL - 1-4- FL INP - DOLBY I0-30msec FL 1-----i- RR F R The reverberation component (difference signal) is...
...: Rear Left output and Rear Right output tear speaker output Different frequency bands are distributed to the left and right by the comb filter. Stereo sources T DEFEAT NATURAL SUR. This offers a natural sound expansion over a wide frequency range. R --.- RL I -4--• RR ••• FR L •;- -,' 1-_, 1 - This makes it possible to the R channel. R i • -.'- RL - 1-4- FL INP - DOLBY I0-30msec FL 1-----i- RR F R The reverberation component (difference signal) is...
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... Hz) 12 dB/oct +7.5 dB II GENERAL Supply Voltage & Frequency AC 120V, 60 Hz Power Consumption 120W AC Outlet UNSWITCHED x 1 (200W max.) Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 70 x 384 mm (17-1/8 x 2-3/4 x 15-1/8 in.) Weight 5.3 kg (11 lb 11 oz) Accessories Connecting cord x 2 * Design and specifications subject to change without notice. 13 SR 50 SPECIFICATIONS III SURROUND PROCESSOR BLOCK Processing Mode Input Sou ce Op (Dolby) SURROUND NATURAL SUR.
... Hz) 12 dB/oct +7.5 dB II GENERAL Supply Voltage & Frequency AC 120V, 60 Hz Power Consumption 120W AC Outlet UNSWITCHED x 1 (200W max.) Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 70 x 384 mm (17-1/8 x 2-3/4 x 15-1/8 in.) Weight 5.3 kg (11 lb 11 oz) Accessories Connecting cord x 2 * Design and specifications subject to change without notice. 13 SR 50 SPECIFICATIONS III SURROUND PROCESSOR BLOCK Processing Mode Input Sou ce Op (Dolby) SURROUND NATURAL SUR.