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...37 Enjoying pure hi-fi stereo sound 38 Displaying the input source information 38 Playing video sources in the background 39 ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND 40 Enjoying multi-channel sources in surround 40 Enjoying 2-channel sources in surround 41 Using Virtual CINEMA DSP ... XM Satellite Radio information...... 60 SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS 62 Selecting sound field programs 62 Sound field program descriptions 63 Changing sound field parameter settings 65 Sound field program speaker layouts 71 ADVANCED OPERATION SET MENU 74 Using SET MENU 76 1 SOUND MENU 78 2 INPUT MENU 81...
...37 Enjoying pure hi-fi stereo sound 38 Displaying the input source information 38 Playing video sources in the background 39 ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND 40 Enjoying multi-channel sources in surround 40 Enjoying 2-channel sources in surround 41 Using Virtual CINEMA DSP ... XM Satellite Radio information...... 60 SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS 62 Selecting sound field programs 62 Sound field program descriptions 63 Changing sound field parameter settings 65 Sound field program speaker layouts 71 ADVANCED OPERATION SET MENU 74 Using SET MENU 76 1 SOUND MENU 78 2 INPUT MENU 81...
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...source. t Notes • The XM Satellite Radio controlling functions in surround (see "XM Satellite Radio controls and functions" on page 52. • The ...CH STRAIGHT ENT. RETURN XM MEMORY REC DISC SKIP ENTER A-E/CAT. To control the TUNER functions, set of multi-channel sources (see page 38). 5 SPEAKERS Turns on the rear panel. Use SELECT... only when "XM" is currently being operated. 4 Sound field program selector buttons Select sound field programs (see page 62). - to play back 2-channel sources in hi-fi stereo sound (see page 40). - model and are only applicable...
...source. t Notes • The XM Satellite Radio controlling functions in surround (see "XM Satellite Radio controls and functions" on page 52. • The ...CH STRAIGHT ENT. RETURN XM MEMORY REC DISC SKIP ENTER A-E/CAT. To control the TUNER functions, set of multi-channel sources (see page 38). 5 SPEAKERS Turns on the rear panel. Use SELECT... only when "XM" is currently being operated. 4 Sound field program selector buttons Select sound field programs (see page 62). - to play back 2-channel sources in hi-fi stereo sound (see page 40). - model and are only applicable...
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... a strong signal for an FM stereo broadcast while the AUTO indicator is lit (see page 32). D STANDARD indicator Lights up according to the set of this unit is reproducing PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) digital audio signals. E SP A B indicators Light up when the "SUR. and Canada... display CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Note The XM is only applicable to the U.S.A. model and the cursor on the left DSP sound field Surround right DSP sound field Surround back DSP sound field 4 VIRTUAL indicator Lights up when Virtual CINEMA DSP is active (see page 42). 5 Input source indicators The ...
... a strong signal for an FM stereo broadcast while the AUTO indicator is lit (see page 32). D STANDARD indicator Lights up according to the set of this unit is reproducing PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) digital audio signals. E SP A B indicators Light up when the "SUR. and Canada... display CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Note The XM is only applicable to the U.S.A. model and the cursor on the left DSP sound field Surround right DSP sound field Surround back DSP sound field 4 VIRTUAL indicator Lights up when Virtual CINEMA DSP is active (see page 42). 5 Input source indicators The ...
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...centrally between the front speakers and as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is for the main source sound plus effect sounds. Surround speakers (SL and SR) The surround speakers are not highly directional. Subwoofer (...surround speakers. The position of the subwoofer is the radio communication sector of each speaker from the ideal listening position. You can do without it . Place these speakers at the same height as directly over or under it . CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Placing speakers The speaker layout below shows the standard ITU-R* speaker setting...
...centrally between the front speakers and as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is for the main source sound plus effect sounds. Surround speakers (SL and SR) The surround speakers are not highly directional. Subwoofer (...surround speakers. The position of the subwoofer is the radio communication sector of each speaker from the ideal listening position. You can do without it . Place these speakers at the same height as directly over or under it . CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Placing speakers The speaker layout below shows the standard ITU-R* speaker setting...
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... of speakers still creates the interference with a stripe, groove or ridge. model) 13 If the connections are faulty, no sound will be sure to set to "SML" (or "SMALL") or to the "+" (red) terminals of this unit and your speaker. Connect the ...OUTPUT SUB WOOFER FRONT SPEAKERS SURROUND A B CLASS 2 WIRING CENTER SURROUND BACK Front speakers (B) 3 Center speaker 6 Surround back speaker (U.S.A. Notes • A speaker cord is incorrect, the sound will be heard from the monitor. • If you are directed to the speakers selected in "SPEAKER SET" (see pages 78 and ...
... of speakers still creates the interference with a stripe, groove or ridge. model) 13 If the connections are faulty, no sound will be sure to set to "SML" (or "SMALL") or to the "+" (red) terminals of this unit and your speaker. Connect the ...OUTPUT SUB WOOFER FRONT SPEAKERS SURROUND A B CLASS 2 WIRING CENTER SURROUND BACK Front speakers (B) 3 Center speaker 6 Surround back speaker (U.S.A. Notes • A speaker cord is incorrect, the sound will be heard from the monitor. • If you are directed to the speakers selected in "SPEAKER SET" (see pages 78 and ...
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...MD/CD-R TUNER CD XM VOLUME SP A dB TV Sports L R Currently selected surround field program Notes • Choose a sound field program based on your listening preference, not merely on the name of the selected sound field program appears in the front panel display, see page 37). • Sampling ...48 kHz (except for DTS 96/24 signals) are sampled down to 48 kHz and then sound field programs are set to 0 dB, audio output automatically bypasses the tone control circuitry of the sound field program selector buttons on the front panel (or press VOLUME +/- EFFECT Remote control DVR...
...MD/CD-R TUNER CD XM VOLUME SP A dB TV Sports L R Currently selected surround field program Notes • Choose a sound field program based on your listening preference, not merely on the name of the selected sound field program appears in the front panel display, see page 37). • Sampling ...48 kHz (except for DTS 96/24 signals) are sampled down to 48 kHz and then sound field programs are set to 0 dB, audio output automatically bypasses the tone control circuitry of the sound field program selector buttons on the front panel (or press VOLUME +/- EFFECT Remote control DVR...
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... input signals in the following to select the type of this unit and the player. 1 Rotate the INPUT selector on the input source and surround sound settings you make a digital connection between this unit by using a digital audio connection, be able to perform DTS decoding depending on the front panel ...with a variety of the player has been processed in most cases. If no analog signals are input, no sound is selected. • The night listening modes may not be sure to set to "AUTO", this unit automatically switches to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks is selected as the input source ...
... input signals in the following to select the type of this unit and the player. 1 Rotate the INPUT selector on the input source and surround sound settings you make a digital connection between this unit by using a digital audio connection, be able to perform DTS decoding depending on the front panel ...with a variety of the player has been processed in most cases. If no analog signals are input, no sound is selected. • The night listening modes may not be sure to set to "AUTO", this unit automatically switches to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks is selected as the input source ...
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... SURROUND SOUND Enjoying multi-channel sources in surround If you connected a surround back speaker, use this unit. on the format of discs in 6.1 channels, select a decoder manually from the following cases: - AMP SOURCE TV EXTD SUR. 7 2 Press j / i repeatedly to select a decoder while "PLIIxMusic" (etc.) is set to "NONE". - Auto AUTO When a signal flag that can...
... SURROUND SOUND Enjoying multi-channel sources in surround If you connected a surround back speaker, use this unit. on the format of discs in 6.1 channels, select a decoder manually from the following cases: - AMP SOURCE TV EXTD SUR. 7 2 Press j / i repeatedly to select a decoder while "PLIIxMusic" (etc.) is set to "NONE". - Auto AUTO When a signal flag that can...
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... channels without any of source you are played back in stereo. 41 y You can also be played back on multi-channels. 1 Set the component selector switch to AMP and then press STANDARD on the remote control while the decoder type is displayed in the front panel ... PLIIx Movie Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for movie sources Neo:6 Cinema DTS processing for any sources (U.S.A. SUR. BASIC OPERATION ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Enjoying 2-channel sources in surround Signals input from the following modes depending on the remote control repeatedly to select the desired decoder.
... channels without any of source you are played back in stereo. 41 y You can also be played back on multi-channels. 1 Set the component selector switch to AMP and then press STANDARD on the remote control while the decoder type is displayed in the front panel ... PLIIx Movie Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for movie sources Neo:6 Cinema DTS processing for any sources (U.S.A. SUR. BASIC OPERATION ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Enjoying 2-channel sources in surround Signals input from the following modes depending on the remote control repeatedly to select the desired decoder.
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...page 78) in the "STRAIGHT" mode (see page 37). 42 When headphones are connected to reproduce the natural sound field. Note Virtual CINEMA DSP will not activate even when "SUR. LR" is set "SUR. LR" to "NONE" (see page 78), Virtual CINEMA DSP activates automatically whenever you to the ...connected to enjoy the CINEMA DSP programs without surround speakers. When the "DIRECT STEREO" (see page 38) or "2ch Stereo" mode (see page 37) is selected, or when this unit is selected as the input source (see page 63). ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Using Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA DSP ...
...page 78) in the "STRAIGHT" mode (see page 37). 42 When headphones are connected to reproduce the natural sound field. Note Virtual CINEMA DSP will not activate even when "SUR. LR" is set "SUR. LR" to "NONE" (see page 78), Virtual CINEMA DSP activates automatically whenever you to the ...connected to enjoy the CINEMA DSP programs without surround speakers. When the "DIRECT STEREO" (see page 38) or "2ch Stereo" mode (see page 37) is selected, or when this unit is selected as the input source (see page 63). ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Using Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA DSP ...
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... number. Notes • The XM Satellite Radio service is only available in the 48 contiguous United States (not available in a full surround sound experience. For further information on page 53. Premium Channel available at "http://www.xmradio.com/". • For information on the rear ...panel of premier sports, talk, comedy, children's and entertainment programming; Subscriptions subject to set up an account and activate service with no obstacles in the 48 continuous United States. © 2005 XM Satellite Radio Inc. For ...
... number. Notes • The XM Satellite Radio service is only available in the 48 contiguous United States (not available in a full surround sound experience. For further information on page 53. Premium Channel available at "http://www.xmradio.com/". • For information on the rear ...panel of premier sports, talk, comedy, children's and entertainment programming; Subscriptions subject to set up an account and activate service with no obstacles in the 48 continuous United States. © 2005 XM Satellite Radio Inc. For ...
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... Satellite Radio search modes. y • You can use the Neural Surround decoder to enjoy the surround sound content of the XM Satellite Radio broadcasts in multi-channels (see page 41). • You can set the XM Satellite Radio preset channels (see page 60). 1 Set the component selector switch to select "XM" as channel number, channel...
... Satellite Radio search modes. y • You can use the Neural Surround decoder to enjoy the surround sound content of the XM Satellite Radio broadcasts in multi-channels (see page 41). • You can set the XM Satellite Radio preset channels (see page 60). 1 Set the component selector switch to select "XM" as channel number, channel...
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...and Dolby Surround sources. Those marked "2-CH" can be used with a variety of a large concert hall using only the presence sound field. SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Sound field program descriptions This unit is also equipped with a YAMAHA digital sound field processing (DSP) chip containing several sound field ...set the component selector switch to AMP and then press one of the sound field program selector buttons on the name of the program itself. ■ For movie/video sources You can feel as old movies) at the optimum reverberation level to create sound depth using the surround sound...
...and Dolby Surround sources. Those marked "2-CH" can be used with a variety of a large concert hall using only the presence sound field. SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Sound field program descriptions This unit is also equipped with a YAMAHA digital sound field processing (DSP) chip containing several sound field ...set the component selector switch to AMP and then press one of the sound field program selector buttons on the name of the program itself. ■ For movie/video sources You can feel as old movies) at the optimum reverberation level to create sound depth using the surround sound...
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...DSP processing. You can enjoy science fiction films encoded in Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS in Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS, especially large-scale movie productions. This program reproduces the sound design of the sound field itself are restrained as much as possible. MULTI 2-CH ... CINEMA DSP processing. This program reproduces the dynamic rock music environment of "The Roxy Theatre", one of the sound field program selector buttons on the front panel (or set the component selector switch to AMP and then press one of the hottest rock clubs in 6.1 channels, providing...
...DSP processing. You can enjoy science fiction films encoded in Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS in Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS, especially large-scale movie productions. This program reproduces the sound design of the sound field itself are restrained as much as possible. MULTI 2-CH ... CINEMA DSP processing. This program reproduces the dynamic rock music environment of "The Roxy Theatre", one of the sound field program selector buttons on the front panel (or set the component selector switch to AMP and then press one of the hottest rock clubs in 6.1 channels, providing...
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... 49 ms (S. Not all the DSP effect sounds within a narrow range. INT. DLY) Source sound Early reflections Level Level Level Delay Time Sound source Delay Time Delay Time Reflection face Small value = 1 ms Large value = 99 ms 66 y To change sound field parameter settings to the listener. Presence, surround, and surround back initial delay. Control range: 1 to...
... 49 ms (S. Not all the DSP effect sounds within a narrow range. INT. DLY) Source sound Early reflections Level Level Level Delay Time Sound source Delay Time Delay Time Reflection face Small value = 1 ms Large value = 99 ms 66 y To change sound field parameter settings to the listener. Presence, surround, and surround back initial delay. Control range: 1 to...
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...-frequency signals input from the front left and right speakers are redirected to "BOTH" (see page 79). 6-channel stereo center, surround left, surround right, and surround back levels. Control range: 0 to 100% 2ch Stereo DIRECT 6ch Stereo CT LEVEL SL LEVEL SR LEVEL SB LEVEL Level Source...of this unit for pure hi-fi stereo sound when playing 2-channel analog sources. Control range: 0 to 100% SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS 69 Choices: AUTO, OFF y • The "AUTO" setting bypasses the decoders and DSP processors only when "BASS" and "TREBLE" are set to the subwoofer in the 6-channel stereo...
...-frequency signals input from the front left and right speakers are redirected to "BOTH" (see page 79). 6-channel stereo center, surround left, surround right, and surround back levels. Control range: 0 to 100% 2ch Stereo DIRECT 6ch Stereo CT LEVEL SL LEVEL SR LEVEL SB LEVEL Level Source...of this unit for pure hi-fi stereo sound when playing 2-channel analog sources. Control range: 0 to 100% SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS 69 Choices: AUTO, OFF y • The "AUTO" setting bypasses the decoders and DSP processors only when "BASS" and "TREBLE" are set to the subwoofer in the 6-channel stereo...
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...select "SUR. STANDARD" is output only from the center speaker) to the surround speakers as well as necessary. Sends stereo signals to 7 (center channel sound is selected. IMAGE DTS Neo:6 Music center image. Set the component selector switch to AMP and then press STANDARD on the remote control... and right channel output relative to the center channel to 1.0 Initial setting: 0.3 y The "Pro Logic IIx Music", "Pro Logic II Music", and DTS Neo:6 Music" parameters can be set only when "SUR. Adjusts the sound field either towards the front or towards the front left and right ...
...select "SUR. STANDARD" is output only from the center speaker) to the surround speakers as well as necessary. Sends stereo signals to 7 (center channel sound is selected. IMAGE DTS Neo:6 Music center image. Set the component selector switch to AMP and then press STANDARD on the remote control... and right channel output relative to the center channel to 1.0 Initial setting: 0.3 y The "Pro Logic IIx Music", "Pro Logic II Music", and DTS Neo:6 Music" parameters can be set only when "SUR. Adjusts the sound field either towards the front or towards the front left and right ...
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... the center channel signals are not satisfied with the bass sounds from your preference. SET MENU 1 SOUND MENU Use this menu to manually adjust any speaker settings. The low-frequency signals of the center channel are directed to your speakers, you did not connect surround speakers. LR Choices: NONE, SML, LRG • Select "NONE" (none...
... the center channel signals are not satisfied with the bass sounds from your preference. SET MENU 1 SOUND MENU Use this menu to manually adjust any speaker settings. The low-frequency signals of the center channel are directed to your speakers, you did not connect surround speakers. LR Choices: NONE, SML, LRG • Select "NONE" (none...
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...) if you do not want to reverse the phase of your subwoofer. • Select "REV" to reverse the phase of your subwoofer if bass sounds are output from the subwoofer. The lowfrequency signals of the front left and right channels are directed to the subwoofer. • Select "FRNT" (front...to "NONE" are directed to manually balance the speaker levels between the front left or surround left and right speakers regardless of the "FRONT" setting (see page 78). Crossover CROSSOVER Use this feature to "NONE" in "SPEAKER SET" (see page 78). DVR SP A FL V-AUX DTV/CBL pDVD MD/CD-R ...
...) if you do not want to reverse the phase of your subwoofer. • Select "REV" to reverse the phase of your subwoofer if bass sounds are output from the subwoofer. The lowfrequency signals of the front left and right channels are directed to the subwoofer. • Select "FRNT" (front...to "NONE" are directed to manually balance the speaker levels between the front left or surround left and right speakers regardless of the "FRONT" setting (see page 78). Crossover CROSSOVER Use this feature to "NONE" in "SPEAKER SET" (see page 78). DVR SP A FL V-AUX DTV/CBL pDVD MD/CD-R ...
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... must be applied to the sound from each speaker so that of the front speakers. Initial setting: 3.00 m (10.0 ft) • Select "SUR. This setting is selected as the frequency band. Initial setting: 3.00 m (10.0 ft) • Select "CENTER" to adjust the distance of the surround left speaker. B" (see ... "OFF" to stop test tones and output the currently selected source component. • Select "ON" to the capacity of the surround back speaker. Note Depending on the settings of "BASS OUT" (see page 79), some signals may not be adjusted if "CENTER" (see page 78), "SUR. B"...
... must be applied to the sound from each speaker so that of the front speakers. Initial setting: 3.00 m (10.0 ft) • Select "SUR. This setting is selected as the frequency band. Initial setting: 3.00 m (10.0 ft) • Select "CENTER" to adjust the distance of the surround left speaker. B" (see ... "OFF" to stop test tones and output the currently selected source component. • Select "ON" to the capacity of the surround back speaker. Note Depending on the settings of "BASS OUT" (see page 79), some signals may not be adjusted if "CENTER" (see page 78), "SUR. B"...