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... damage by playing it in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place - Using this sound system in a safe place for future reference. 2 Install this unit with chemical solvents; Contact qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service is turned off. This unit is not disconnected from the AC ... moisture, and/or cold. One that this unit is dangerous and may fall onto this unit and/or this unit is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to set for future reference. candles), as they may be used. iii CAUTION...
... damage by playing it in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place - Using this sound system in a safe place for future reference. 2 Install this unit with chemical solvents; Contact qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service is turned off. This unit is not disconnected from the AC ... moisture, and/or cold. One that this unit is dangerous and may fall onto this unit and/or this unit is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to set for future reference. candles), as they may be used. iii CAUTION...
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...SET MENU 40 Set menu list 40 Adjusting the items on the set menu 40 SOUND 1 SPEAKER SET (speaker mode settings 41 SOUND 2 SP DISTANCE (speaker distance) ........ 43 SOUND 3 LFE LEVEL 43 SOUND 4 D. GUARD (memory guard) ......... 45 OPTION 3 AUDIO MUTE 45 ADVANCED ...TROUBLESHOOTING 53 RESETTING THE FACTORY PRESETS ........ 57 GLOSSARY 58 SPECIFICATIONS 60 ADVANCED OPERATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1 RANGE (dynamic range 43 SOUND 5 CENTER GEQ (center graphic equalizer 44 SOUND 6 HP TONE CTRL (headphone tone control 44 INPUT 1 I/O ASSIGN (input/output assignment 44 INPUT 2 INPUT MODE ...
...SET MENU 40 Set menu list 40 Adjusting the items on the set menu 40 SOUND 1 SPEAKER SET (speaker mode settings 41 SOUND 2 SP DISTANCE (speaker distance) ........ 43 SOUND 3 LFE LEVEL 43 SOUND 4 D. GUARD (memory guard) ......... 45 OPTION 3 AUDIO MUTE 45 ADVANCED ...TROUBLESHOOTING 53 RESETTING THE FACTORY PRESETS ........ 57 GLOSSARY 58 SPECIFICATIONS 60 ADVANCED OPERATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1 RANGE (dynamic range 43 SOUND 5 CENTER GEQ (center graphic equalizer 44 SOUND 6 HP TONE CTRL (headphone tone control 44 INPUT 1 I/O ASSIGN (input/output assignment 44 INPUT 2 INPUT MODE ...
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..., 6 Ω/8 Ω) Front: 110 W + 110 W Center: 110 W Surround: 110 W + 110 W [Other models] (0.9% THD, 1 kHz, 6 Ω) Front: 100 W + 100 W Center: 100 W Surround: 100 W + 100 W FEATURES Sound field features ◆ Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic II decoder ◆ Dolby Digital.../Dolby Digital + Matrix 6.1 Decoder ◆ DTS/DTS + Matrix 6.1 Decoder ◆ CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP technology and Dolby Pro Logic...
..., 6 Ω/8 Ω) Front: 110 W + 110 W Center: 110 W Surround: 110 W + 110 W [Other models] (0.9% THD, 1 kHz, 6 Ω) Front: 100 W + 100 W Center: 100 W Surround: 100 W + 100 W FEATURES Sound field features ◆ Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic II decoder ◆ Dolby Digital.../Dolby Digital + Matrix 6.1 Decoder ◆ DTS/DTS + Matrix 6.1 Decoder ◆ CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP technology and Dolby Pro Logic...
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... when the unit is in tuner mode. (NEXT) Selects the set menu when the unit is displayed in order to receive infrared-signals from the remote control. 4 FM/AM Switches the reception band between automatic and manual. 4 Select the tuning...EDIT) This button is also used to exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other. 3 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. 2 PRESET/TUNING Switches the function of PRESET/TUNING l / h between selecting a preset ... will hear a click and there will be a 4 to 5-second delay before this unit can reproduce sound.
... when the unit is in tuner mode. (NEXT) Selects the set menu when the unit is displayed in order to receive infrared-signals from the remote control. 4 FM/AM Switches the reception band between automatic and manual. 4 Select the tuning...EDIT) This button is also used to exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other. 3 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. 2 PRESET/TUNING Switches the function of PRESET/TUNING l / h between selecting a preset ... will hear a click and there will be a 4 to 5-second delay before this unit can reproduce sound.
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...priority for the types of input signals (AUTO, DTS, ANALOG) received when one of input jacks. u INPUT MODE Sets the priority for an audio sources if you have selected 6CH INPUT as those 2-channel signals without effect sounds to the front left and right speakers. This selection takes priority over... INPUT l / h Selects the input source you press one component is in Bass/Treble control mode. You cannot set of front speakers connected to select sound field programs. y BASS/TREBLE -/+ Increase or decrease low/high-frequency response when the unit is connected to or watch. The...
...priority for the types of input signals (AUTO, DTS, ANALOG) received when one of input jacks. u INPUT MODE Sets the priority for an audio sources if you have selected 6CH INPUT as those 2-channel signals without effect sounds to the front left and right speakers. This selection takes priority over... INPUT l / h Selects the input source you press one component is in Bass/Treble control mode. You cannot set of front speakers connected to select sound field programs. y BASS/TREBLE -/+ Increase or decrease low/high-frequency response when the unit is connected to or watch. The...
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.... Aim this emitter at the component you want to operate. 2 Input selector buttons Select the input source and change the control area. 3 Sound field program/Numeric buttons Use to select sound field programs or input numbers. 4 LEVEL Selects the effect speaker channel to adjust. 5 Cursor buttons u / d / j / i / SELECT ...Use to select and adjust sound field program parameters or SET MENU items. 6 TEST Outputs the test tone to adjust the speaker levels. 7 STANDBY Sets this unit in AMP mode. ...
.... Aim this emitter at the component you want to operate. 2 Input selector buttons Select the input source and change the control area. 3 Sound field program/Numeric buttons Use to select sound field programs or input numbers. 4 LEVEL Selects the effect speaker channel to adjust. 5 Cursor buttons u / d / j / i / SELECT ...Use to select and adjust sound field program parameters or SET MENU items. 6 TEST Outputs the test tone to adjust the speaker levels. 7 STANDBY Sets this unit in AMP mode. ...
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...CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ■ Using the remote control The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. high humidity such as those 2-channel signals without effect sounds, to the front left and right speakers. TEST RETURN SELECT SET MENU MENU A/B/C/D/E + PRESET/CH DISPLAY Approximately 6 m (20 feet) ■...VOL CH - - + VOLUME - MUTE INPUT MUTE HALL 1 JAZZ 2 ROCK ENTERTAINMENT 3 4 TV SPORTS MONO MOVIE 5 6 1 - INTRODUCTION r MUTE Mutes the sound. u NIGHT Sets the unit in the following types of conditions: - i SET MENU Selects the set menu mode.
...CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ■ Using the remote control The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. high humidity such as those 2-channel signals without effect sounds, to the front left and right speakers. TEST RETURN SELECT SET MENU MENU A/B/C/D/E + PRESET/CH DISPLAY Approximately 6 m (20 feet) ■...VOL CH - - + VOLUME - MUTE INPUT MUTE HALL 1 JAZZ 2 ROCK ENTERTAINMENT 3 4 TV SPORTS MONO MOVIE 5 6 1 - INTRODUCTION r MUTE Mutes the sound. u NIGHT Sets the unit in the following types of conditions: - i SET MENU Selects the set menu mode.
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... y ui o p a 1 Decoder indicators When any of front speakers is selected. w SP A B indicator Lights up when the unit is receiving a strong signal from a source is lit. r SLEEP indicator Lights up while the sleep timer is on . 8 VOLUME level indicator Indicates the ...select a HiFi DSP sound field program. a Input channel indicator The indicators for the appropriate sound channels light up when using Virtual CINEMA DSP. Presence DSP sound field Left surround DSP sound field Listening position Right surround DSP sound field Surround back DSP sound field 6 AUTO indicator ...
... y ui o p a 1 Decoder indicators When any of front speakers is selected. w SP A B indicator Lights up when the unit is receiving a strong signal from a source is lit. r SLEEP indicator Lights up while the sleep timer is on . 8 VOLUME level indicator Indicates the ...select a HiFi DSP sound field program. a Input channel indicator The indicators for the appropriate sound channels light up when using Virtual CINEMA DSP. Presence DSP sound field Left surround DSP sound field Listening position Right surround DSP sound field Surround back DSP sound field 6 AUTO indicator ...
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...to the names on this unit conform to this jack. 9 MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR MONITOR OUT DVD DTV /CBL A R FRONT L SPEAKERS SURROUND R L CLASS 2 WIRING B FRONT R L CENTER Audio component jacks (page 12) SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack (page 16) Antenna input terminals (page 13) This jack is... does not conform to EIA standard, this unit may not function properly. with DSP effects. If you wish to enjoy the multi-channel sound track of digital signals through either a coaxial or fiber optic cable. You can use the digital jacks to input PCM, Dolby Digital and...
...to the names on this unit conform to this jack. 9 MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR MONITOR OUT DVD DTV /CBL A R FRONT L SPEAKERS SURROUND R L CLASS 2 WIRING B FRONT R L CENTER Audio component jacks (page 12) SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack (page 16) Antenna input terminals (page 13) This jack is... does not conform to EIA standard, this unit may not function properly. with DSP effects. If you wish to enjoy the multi-channel sound track of digital signals through either a coaxial or fiber optic cable. You can use the digital jacks to input PCM, Dolby Digital and...
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... on your component to the VIDEO jack on this unit. If the power is off, this unit may distort the sound from other components. • If you wish to enjoy the surround sound, use q/DTS on the remote control (see page 28). • You can also connect a video monitor, DVD ...Another video component VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO V OUTPUT OUTPUT V L R OUTPUT OUTPUT V L R OUTPUT 6CH INPUT FRONT AUDIO R L VIDEO DVD TUNER DIGITAL INPUT CD 3 SURROUND SUB WOOFER COAXIAL OPTICAL DTV /CBL 2 DVD 1 CD IN (PLAY) MD /CD-R OUT (REC) R CENTER L DTV /CBL V-AUX IN VCR OUT SUB WOOFER AM ANT...
... on your component to the VIDEO jack on this unit. If the power is off, this unit may distort the sound from other components. • If you wish to enjoy the surround sound, use q/DTS on the remote control (see page 28). • You can also connect a video monitor, DVD ...Another video component VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO V OUTPUT OUTPUT V L R OUTPUT OUTPUT V L R OUTPUT 6CH INPUT FRONT AUDIO R L VIDEO DVD TUNER DIGITAL INPUT CD 3 SURROUND SUB WOOFER COAXIAL OPTICAL DTV /CBL 2 DVD 1 CD IN (PLAY) MD /CD-R OUT (REC) R CENTER L DTV /CBL V-AUX IN VCR OUT SUB WOOFER AM ANT...
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.... CD player CD recorder or MD recorder L AUDIO R OUTPUT COAXIAL OUTPUT C L AUDIO R OUTPUT L AUDIO R INPUT 6CH INPUT FRONT AUDIO R L VIDEO DVD TUNER DIGITAL INPUT CD 3 SURROUND SUB WOOFER COAXIAL OPTICAL DTV /CBL 2 DVD 1 CD IN (PLAY) MD /CD-R OUT (REC) R CENTER L DTV /CBL V-AUX IN VCR OUT SUB WOOFER AM ANT...; Connecting a CD player Connect the coaxial digital output jack on your CD player to the DIGITAL INPUT CD jack on this unit may distort the sound from other components.
.... CD player CD recorder or MD recorder L AUDIO R OUTPUT COAXIAL OUTPUT C L AUDIO R OUTPUT L AUDIO R INPUT 6CH INPUT FRONT AUDIO R L VIDEO DVD TUNER DIGITAL INPUT CD 3 SURROUND SUB WOOFER COAXIAL OPTICAL DTV /CBL 2 DVD 1 CD IN (PLAY) MD /CD-R OUT (REC) R CENTER L DTV /CBL V-AUX IN VCR OUT SUB WOOFER AM ANT...; Connecting a CD player Connect the coaxial digital output jack on your CD player to the DIGITAL INPUT CD jack on this unit may distort the sound from other components.
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... a DVD/Super Audio CD player. 6CH INPUT AUDIO R L VIDEO FRONT DIGITAL INPUT CD 3 SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER DVD DTV /CBL V-AUX TUNER Y AM ANT GND COAXIAL LR LR CENTER SURROUND SUBWOOFER FRONT DVD/Super Audio CD player Notes • When you select 6CH INPUT as the input... source, this unit automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and you cannot select sound field programs. • When headphones are used, ...
... a DVD/Super Audio CD player. 6CH INPUT AUDIO R L VIDEO FRONT DIGITAL INPUT CD 3 SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER DVD DTV /CBL V-AUX TUNER Y AM ANT GND COAXIAL LR LR CENTER SURROUND SUBWOOFER FRONT DVD/Super Audio CD player Notes • When you select 6CH INPUT as the input... source, this unit automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and you cannot select sound field programs. • When headphones are used, ...
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...of the video monitor should be the same. If for the main source sound plus effect sounds. Place the speaker centrally between the front speakers and as close to the monitor as possible, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only for reinforcing bass ... enjoy CINEMA DSP, multi-channel audio sources. 1.8 m (6 ft) Front speakers (FR and FL) The front speakers are used for effect and surround sounds. Place these speakers an equal distance from each side of each speaker from the ideal listening position. But it . Align the front face of the...
...of the video monitor should be the same. If for the main source sound plus effect sounds. Place the speaker centrally between the front speakers and as close to the monitor as possible, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only for reinforcing bass ... enjoy CINEMA DSP, multi-channel audio sources. 1.8 m (6 ft) Front speakers (FR and FL) The front speakers are used for effect and surround sounds. Place these speakers an equal distance from each side of each speaker from the ideal listening position. But it . Align the front face of the...
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If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is off. •...banana plug connector into the end of the corresponding terminal. (With the exception of U.K., Europe and Asia models) Connecting to the FRONT B, CENTER and SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals Red: positive (+) Black: negative (-) 1 3 2 1 Press and open the tab. 2 Insert one bare wire into the hole in ... Connect the striped (grooved, etc.) cable to secure the wire. This could damage this unit is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.
If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is off. •...banana plug connector into the end of the corresponding terminal. (With the exception of U.K., Europe and Asia models) Connecting to the FRONT B, CENTER and SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals Red: positive (+) Black: negative (-) 1 3 2 1 Press and open the tab. 2 Insert one bare wire into the hole in ... Connect the striped (grooved, etc.) cable to secure the wire. This could damage this unit is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.
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... subwoofer with your SPEAKER SET selections. Notes • The cut-off frequency of "SOUND 1 SPEAKER SET" item "1D BASS" on the set menu to FRONT. •...decoded are also directed to this jack. You can be connected to these terminals. SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals A surround speaker system can connect up to two speaker systems to adjust its volume level....connected to these terminals. 31 4 2 5 6 The diagram shows the speaker layout in amplifier, including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, connect the input jack of the FRONT A or the FRONT B terminals. When...
... subwoofer with your SPEAKER SET selections. Notes • The cut-off frequency of "SOUND 1 SPEAKER SET" item "1D BASS" on the set menu to FRONT. •...decoded are also directed to this jack. You can be connected to these terminals. SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals A surround speaker system can connect up to two speaker systems to adjust its volume level....connected to these terminals. 31 4 2 5 6 The diagram shows the speaker layout in amplifier, including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, connect the input jack of the FRONT A or the FRONT B terminals. When...
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..., turn on the front panel display. 20 STANDBY /ON SYSTEM POWER or Front panel Remote control The level of the volume, and then the current sound field program name appear on the power of this unit. 1 STANDBY /ON PHONES SILENT CINEMA SPEAKERS A/B/OFF PRESET/TUNING EDIT FM/AM A/B/C/D/E NEXT STEREO EFFECT...
..., turn on the front panel display. 20 STANDBY /ON SYSTEM POWER or Front panel Remote control The level of the volume, and then the current sound field program name appear on the power of this unit. 1 STANDBY /ON PHONES SILENT CINEMA SPEAKERS A/B/OFF PRESET/TUNING EDIT FM/AM A/B/C/D/E NEXT STEREO EFFECT...
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... the front panel display. Refer to suit your listening environment, use . • Make sure you want to exit from the set some of the basic "SOUND" menu parameters with a minimum of the speakers. AMP TV ++ VOL CH -- + VOLUME - MUTE INPUT MUTE HALL 1 JAZZ 2 ROCK ENTERTAINMENT 3 4... MUSIC TV THTR MOVIE1 MOVIE2 5 6 7 8 /DTS 9 NIGHT 0 6.1/5.1 +10 STEREO ENTER LEVEL TITLE - The front panel display changes in the "SOUND" menu. Altering any parameters in the BASIC menu will reset all parameters in the following order: - Refer to "Setting the unit to match your speaker...
... the front panel display. Refer to suit your listening environment, use . • Make sure you want to exit from the set some of the basic "SOUND" menu parameters with a minimum of the speakers. AMP TV ++ VOL CH -- + VOLUME - MUTE INPUT MUTE HALL 1 JAZZ 2 ROCK ENTERTAINMENT 3 4... MUSIC TV THTR MOVIE1 MOVIE2 5 6 7 8 /DTS 9 NIGHT 0 6.1/5.1 +10 STEREO ENTER LEVEL TITLE - The front panel display changes in the "SOUND" menu. Altering any parameters in the BASIC menu will reset all parameters in the following order: - Refer to "Setting the unit to match your speaker...
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...explanation of YES/NO. 2 SP LEVEL Press j / i to adjust the balance between each parameter. SET NO YES 5 CHECK OK: Choose either of the "SOUND", "INPUT" and "OPTION" menus. 22 Use d to move to the next setting. 1 FL-R Adjust the balance between the front left and right speakers. ... the balance between the front left and center speakers. 3 SL Adjust the balance between the front left and surround left speakers. 4 SR Adjust the balance between the front left and surround right speakers. 5 SWFR Adjust the balance between the front left speaker and the subwoofer. • After altering...
...explanation of YES/NO. 2 SP LEVEL Press j / i to adjust the balance between each parameter. SET NO YES 5 CHECK OK: Choose either of the "SOUND", "INPUT" and "OPTION" menus. 22 Use d to move to the next setting. 1 FL-R Adjust the balance between the front left and right speakers. ... the balance between the front left and center speakers. 3 SL Adjust the balance between the front left and surround left speakers. 4 SR Adjust the balance between the front left and surround right speakers. 5 SWFR Adjust the balance between the front left speaker and the subwoofer. • After altering...
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...the recording component. 24 TONE CONTROL BASS/TREBLE Front panel Notes • If you increase or decrease the high-frequency or the lowfrequency sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality from the front speakers. 1 STANDBY /ON PHONES SILENT CINEMA SPEAKERS A/B/OFF PRESET/TUNING EDIT FM... LR Selected input source Input mode 5 Start playback or select a broadcast station on the power. These controls only effect the sound from the center and surround speakers may not match that of the 6 input selector buttons on the front panel display for the component. 6 Adjust the...
...the recording component. 24 TONE CONTROL BASS/TREBLE Front panel Notes • If you increase or decrease the high-frequency or the lowfrequency sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality from the front speakers. 1 STANDBY /ON PHONES SILENT CINEMA SPEAKERS A/B/OFF PRESET/TUNING EDIT FM... LR Selected input source Input mode 5 Start playback or select a broadcast station on the power. These controls only effect the sound from the center and surround speakers may not match that of the 6 input selector buttons on the front panel display for the component. 6 Adjust the...
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...STANDBY /ON STANDBY or Front panel Remote control 25 "MUTE" blinks on the MUTE remote control. BASIC OPERATION PLAYBACK 7 Select a sound field program if desired. Use the input selector buttons to normal reproduction. To resume audio output, press MUTE again. Press NIGHT once ...while reducing the volume of the field program buttons repeatedly on the input source and surround sound settings you use night listening mode with a sound from a video source with any of the sound field programs. • Night listening mode may vary in effectiveness depending on the ...
...STANDBY /ON STANDBY or Front panel Remote control 25 "MUTE" blinks on the MUTE remote control. BASIC OPERATION PLAYBACK 7 Select a sound field program if desired. Use the input selector buttons to normal reproduction. To resume audio output, press MUTE again. Press NIGHT once ...while reducing the volume of the field program buttons repeatedly on the input source and surround sound settings you use night listening mode with a sound from a video source with any of the sound field programs. • Night listening mode may vary in effectiveness depending on the ...