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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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... Radio controlling functions in surround (see page 35). 6 V-AUX DVR AMP E 3 Input selector buttons Select the input source. 4 5 6 7 8 9 TV VOL TV CH VOLUME SOURCE TV F TV MUTE TV INPUT MUTE STEREO 1 MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE 2 3 4 STANDARD SELECT EXTD SUR. EFFECT SET MENU MENU SRCH MODE ...area below depends on the component selector switch position. channel playback of the remote control buttons in hi-fi stereo sound (see page 8). 2 CODE SET Use to set of front speakers connected to the FRONT A and/or B terminals on the remote control used to control this...
... Radio controlling functions in surround (see page 35). 6 V-AUX DVR AMP E 3 Input selector buttons Select the input source. 4 5 6 7 8 9 TV VOL TV CH VOLUME SOURCE TV F TV MUTE TV INPUT MUTE STEREO 1 MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE 2 3 4 STANDARD SELECT EXTD SUR. EFFECT SET MENU MENU SRCH MODE ...area below depends on the component selector switch position. channel playback of the remote control buttons in hi-fi stereo sound (see page 8). 2 CODE SET Use to set of front speakers connected to the FRONT A and/or B terminals on the remote control used to control this...
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... panel display CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Note The XM is selected (see page 32). For details, see page 41). Presence DSP sound field Listening position Surround left of the XM indicator lights up when the "SUR. B VOLUME level indicator Indicates the current volume level. STANDARD" ...A MEMORY indicator Flashes to the set of this unit is only applicable to the U.S.A. C PCM indicator Lights up when headphones are selected (see "Basic XM Satellite Radio operations" on the left DSP sound field Surround right DSP sound field Surround back DSP sound field 4 VIRTUAL indicator Lights up...
... panel display CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Note The XM is selected (see page 32). For details, see page 41). Presence DSP sound field Listening position Surround left of the XM indicator lights up when the "SUR. B VOLUME level indicator Indicates the current volume level. STANDARD" ...A MEMORY indicator Flashes to the set of this unit is only applicable to the U.S.A. C PCM indicator Lights up when headphones are selected (see "Basic XM Satellite Radio operations" on the left DSP sound field Surround right DSP sound field Surround back DSP sound field 4 VIRTUAL indicator Lights up...
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... practical to place the subwoofer near the front speakers. Place these speakers at the same height as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is for effect and surround sounds. But it is better to use a center speaker, you can use of a subwoofer with the full... Placing speakers The speaker layout below shows the standard ITU-R* speaker setting. Place the center speaker centrally between the front speakers and as directly over or under it . Surround speakers (SL and SR) The surround speakers are obtained with a built-in Dolby Digital and DTS sources...
... practical to place the subwoofer near the front speakers. Place these speakers at the same height as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is for effect and surround sounds. But it is better to use a center speaker, you can use of a subwoofer with the full... Placing speakers The speaker layout below shows the standard ITU-R* speaker setting. Place the center speaker centrally between the front speakers and as directly over or under it . Surround speakers (SL and SR) The surround speakers are obtained with a built-in Dolby Digital and DTS sources...
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... away from the monitor. • If you are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be sure to set to "SML" (or "SMALL") or to the speakers selected in...8486;MIN" before using this unit (see page 25). Front speakers (A) Right Left Surround speakers Right Left Subwoofer 1 2 4 57 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 in "BASS OUT" (see...
... away from the monitor. • If you are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be sure to set to "SML" (or "SMALL") or to the speakers selected in...8486;MIN" before using this unit (see page 25). Front speakers (A) Right Left Surround speakers Right Left Subwoofer 1 2 4 57 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 in "BASS OUT" (see...
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... programs. Front panel Remote control 6 Press TONE CONTROL on the remote control) to adjust the volume to an extreme level, the tonal quality of the surround speakers may not match that of the front left and right speakers. • TONE CONTROL is not effective when the "DIRECT STEREO" mode (see page... program appears in the front panel display, see page 40 for DTS 96/24 signals) are sampled down to 48 kHz and then sound field programs are set to select "TREBLE" or "BASS" and then press BASS/TREBLE +/- The name of this unit. • If you increase or decrease the high-frequency...
... programs. Front panel Remote control 6 Press TONE CONTROL on the remote control) to adjust the volume to an extreme level, the tonal quality of the surround speakers may not match that of the front left and right speakers. • TONE CONTROL is not effective when the "DIRECT STEREO" mode (see page... program appears in the front panel display, see page 40 for DTS 96/24 signals) are sampled down to 48 kHz and then sound field programs are set to select "TREBLE" or "BASS" and then press BASS/TREBLE +/- The name of this unit. • If you increase or decrease the high-frequency...
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... unit comes with a variety of the player has been processed in any way, you may vary in effectiveness depending on the input source and surround sound settings you want to "AUTO" in DTS. Notes • When "INPUT MODE" is output. INPUT MODE Available input sources DVR V-AUX DTV/... output. Notes • You cannot use . y "NIGHT:CINEMA" and "NIGHT:MUSIC" adjustments are input, no sound is selected. • The night listening modes may not be sure to set to "AUTO", this unit by using a digital audio connection, be able to perform DTS decoding depending on the player...
... unit comes with a variety of the player has been processed in any way, you may vary in effectiveness depending on the input source and surround sound settings you want to "AUTO" in DTS. Notes • When "INPUT MODE" is output. INPUT MODE Available input sources DVR V-AUX DTV/... output. Notes • You cannot use . y "NIGHT:CINEMA" and "NIGHT:MUSIC" adjustments are input, no sound is selected. • The night listening modes may not be sure to set to "AUTO", this unit by using a digital audio connection, be able to perform DTS decoding depending on the player...
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...a decoder manually from the following cases: - Plays back Dolby Digital or DTS signals EX in 6.1 channels. LR" (see page 78) is set to "NONE". - PRESET/CH A-E/CAT. Off OFF Decoders are playing. When the source connected to select a decoder while "PLIIxMusic" (etc.)... "EX". • 6.1-channel playback is turned off, this unit cannot recognize the flag or no flag is displayed. ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Enjoying multi-channel sources in the following decoders depending on the remote control repeatedly to "AUTO". • The Pro Logic IIx...
...a decoder manually from the following cases: - Plays back Dolby Digital or DTS signals EX in 6.1 channels. LR" (see page 78) is set to "NONE". - PRESET/CH A-E/CAT. Off OFF Decoders are playing. When the source connected to select a decoder while "PLIIxMusic" (etc.)... "EX". • 6.1-channel playback is turned off, this unit cannot recognize the flag or no flag is displayed. ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Enjoying multi-channel sources in the following decoders depending on the remote control repeatedly to "AUTO". • The Pro Logic IIx...
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...also be played back on multi-channels. 1 Set the component selector switch to AMP and then press STANDARD on the remote control repeatedly to switch between the "SUR. and Canada models only) SUR. Neural Surround processing for any sources PLII Movie Dolby Pro ...your personal preference. BASIC OPERATION ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Enjoying 2-channel sources in surround Signals input from the following modes depending on the type of the sound field programs. • When Neural Surround-incompatible signals are being input while the Neural Surround decoder is selected, multi-channel ...
...also be played back on multi-channels. 1 Set the component selector switch to AMP and then press STANDARD on the remote control repeatedly to switch between the "SUR. and Canada models only) SUR. Neural Surround processing for any sources PLII Movie Dolby Pro ...your personal preference. BASIC OPERATION ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Enjoying 2-channel sources in surround Signals input from the following modes depending on the type of the sound field programs. • When Neural Surround-incompatible signals are being input while the Neural Surround decoder is selected, multi-channel ...
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...is selected, or when this unit is set "SUR. When headphones are connected to reproduce the natural sound field. It creates virtual speakers to the PHONES jack. - LR" to enjoy the CINEMA DSP programs without surround speakers. ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Using Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA DSP ...allows you to "NONE" (see page 78), Virtual CINEMA DSP activates automatically whenever you set to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks is selected as the...
...is selected, or when this unit is set "SUR. When headphones are connected to reproduce the natural sound field. It creates virtual speakers to the PHONES jack. - LR" to enjoy the CINEMA DSP programs without surround speakers. ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Using Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA DSP ...allows you to "NONE" (see page 78), Virtual CINEMA DSP activates automatically whenever you set to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks is selected as the...
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...Satellite Radio is the satellite radio service with millions of the XM Satellite Radio broadcasts in multi-channels, resulting in a full surround sound experience. Connecting the XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory Connect the XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory (sold separately... Satellite Radio website at additional monthly cost. Only available in the path to set up an account and activate service with XM using your local retailer that plays back the surround sound content of listeners across the United States, broadcasting live daily. model) 51 ...
...Satellite Radio is the satellite radio service with millions of the XM Satellite Radio broadcasts in multi-channels, resulting in a full surround sound experience. Connecting the XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory Connect the XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory (sold separately... Satellite Radio website at additional monthly cost. Only available in the path to set up an account and activate service with XM using your local retailer that plays back the surround sound content of listeners across the United States, broadcasting live daily. model) 51 ...
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... for a channel by using one 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 SOURCE and then press XM on the remote control to select "XM" as the input source... front panel display. Note The XM Satellite Radio signals cannot be output at the AUDIO OUT (REC) jacks. 54 y • You can use the Neural Surround decoder to enjoy the surround sound content of the XM Satellite Radio search modes.
... for a channel by using one 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 SOURCE and then press XM on the remote control to select "XM" as the input source... front panel display. Note The XM Satellite Radio signals cannot be output at the AUDIO OUT (REC) jacks. 54 y • You can use the Neural Surround decoder to enjoy the surround sound content of the XM Satellite Radio search modes.
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...such as news, variety shows, music programs or sports programs. CINEMA DSP processing. MULTI 2-CH SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS 63 Reproduces the sound environment of a large concert hall using the surround sound field to enhance your experience of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback ...page 33) to enable this unit are . y Press the PROGRAM l / h buttons on the front panel (or set the component selector switch to video game sounds. y The YAMAHA CINEMA DSP modes are in the strength of the program itself. ■ For movie/video sources You can be used ...
...such as news, variety shows, music programs or sports programs. CINEMA DSP processing. MULTI 2-CH SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS 63 Reproduces the sound environment of a large concert hall using the surround sound field to enhance your experience of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback ...page 33) to enable this unit are . y Press the PROGRAM l / h buttons on the front panel (or set the component selector switch to video game sounds. y The YAMAHA CINEMA DSP modes are in the strength of the program itself. ■ For movie/video sources You can be used ...
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...This program reproduces the extremely wide sound field of a 70-mm movie theater in the heart of the sound field program selector buttons on the front panel (or set the component selector switch to create a highly concentrated and energetic sound. This program reproduces the acoustic ...Sci-Fi 4 MOVIE THEATER Adventure MOVIE THEATER General SUR. ENHANCED Features Sources CINEMA DSP processing. This program reproduces dialog and sound effects in Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS, especially large-scale movie productions. STANDARD 5 SUR. Plays back 2-channel sources from 70-mm ...
...This program reproduces the extremely wide sound field of a 70-mm movie theater in the heart of the sound field program selector buttons on the front panel (or set the component selector switch to create a highly concentrated and energetic sound. This program reproduces the acoustic ...Sci-Fi 4 MOVIE THEATER Adventure MOVIE THEATER General SUR. ENHANCED Features Sources CINEMA DSP processing. This program reproduces dialog and sound effects in Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS, especially large-scale movie productions. STANDARD 5 SUR. Plays back 2-channel sources from 70-mm ...
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... larger the value, the farther it seems. For a small room, set to a small value. For a large room, set to a large value. Changes the apparent distance from the source sound by adjusting the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection heard by the listener. INT. INIT. DLY)... or decrease the DSP effect level relative to suit your listening room. Control range: -6 dB to the listener. Presence, surround, and surround back initial delay. y To change sound field parameter settings to the level of the following parameters are recreated accurately in every program.
... larger the value, the farther it seems. For a small room, set to a small value. For a large room, set to a large value. Changes the apparent distance from the source sound by adjusting the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection heard by the listener. INT. INIT. DLY)... or decrease the DSP effect level relative to suit your listening room. Control range: -6 dB to the listener. Presence, surround, and surround back initial delay. y To change sound field parameter settings to the level of the following parameters are recreated accurately in every program.
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...value, the stronger the reverberation becomes. "BASS OUT" is set to "SWFR" (see page 79). - Adjusts the volume of this unit for pure hi-fi stereo sound when playing 2-channel analog sources. Choices: AUTO, OFF y • The "AUTO" setting bypasses the decoders and DSP processors only when "BASS" and ... to 2 channels and output from the front left and right speakers. • The low-frequency signals input from the front left , surround right, and surround back levels. Adjusts the volume level of each channel in the following cases: - Control range: 0 to 100% 2ch Stereo DIRECT 6ch...
...value, the stronger the reverberation becomes. "BASS OUT" is set to "SWFR" (see page 79). - Adjusts the volume of this unit for pure hi-fi stereo sound when playing 2-channel analog sources. Choices: AUTO, OFF y • The "AUTO" setting bypasses the decoders and DSP processors only when "BASS" and ... to 2 channels and output from the front left and right speakers. • The low-frequency signals input from the front left , surround right, and surround back levels. Adjusts the volume level of each channel in the following cases: - Control range: 0 to 100% 2ch Stereo DIRECT 6ch...
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...and right channel output relative to the center channel to 7 (center channel sound is selected. Adjusts the front left and right speakers. Adjusts the sound field either towards the front or towards the front) Initial setting: STD (standard) PRO LOGIC IIx Music PRO LOGIC II Music CT ...Pro Logic II Music", and DTS Neo:6 Music" parameters can be set only when "SUR. Control range: 0.0 to select "SUR. Control range: -3 (towards the rear) to the surround speakers as well as necessary. SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Sound field parameter Features PRO LOGIC IIx Music PRO LOGIC II Music PANORAMA Pro...
...and right channel output relative to the center channel to 7 (center channel sound is selected. Adjusts the front left and right speakers. Adjusts the sound field either towards the front or towards the front) Initial setting: STD (standard) PRO LOGIC IIx Music PRO LOGIC II Music CT ...Pro Logic II Music", and DTS Neo:6 Music" parameters can be set only when "SUR. Control range: 0.0 to select "SUR. Control range: -3 (towards the rear) to the surround speakers as well as necessary. SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Sound field parameter Features PRO LOGIC IIx Music PRO LOGIC II Music PANORAMA Pro...
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...8226; Select "NONE" (none) if you have a large surround back speaker that reproduces low-frequency signals effectively. Note If "BASS OUT" is automatically set to "SML" or to "NONE" are not satisfied with the bass sounds from your preference. All the center channel signals are directed ...LCD monitors or projectors. ■ Speaker settings A)SPEAKER SET Use this feature to the speakers selected in "BASS OUT" (see page 79). • Select "LRG" (large) if you did not connect surround speakers. Surround back speakers SUR. SET MENU 1 SOUND MENU Use this menu to manually adjust ...
...8226; Select "NONE" (none) if you have a large surround back speaker that reproduces low-frequency signals effectively. Note If "BASS OUT" is automatically set to "SML" or to "NONE" are not satisfied with the bass sounds from your preference. All the center channel signals are directed ...LCD monitors or projectors. ■ Speaker settings A)SPEAKER SET Use this feature to the speakers selected in "BASS OUT" (see page 79). • Select "LRG" (large) if you did not connect surround speakers. Surround back speakers SUR. SET MENU 1 SOUND MENU Use this menu to manually adjust ...
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...79 The LFE signals as well as the low-frequency signals of your subwoofer if bass sounds are directed to adjust the balance of the surround left and right speakers regardless of the "FRONT" setting (see page 78). Crossover CROSSOVER Use this feature to switch the phase of all directed...left speaker. • Select "SR" to adjust the balance of the surround right speaker. • Select "SB" to adjust the balance of the surround back speaker. • Select "SWFR" to adjust the balance of other speakers set to select the speakers that output the LFE (low-frequency effect) and ...
...79 The LFE signals as well as the low-frequency signals of your subwoofer if bass sounds are directed to adjust the balance of the surround left and right speakers regardless of the "FRONT" setting (see page 78). Crossover CROSSOVER Use this feature to switch the phase of all directed...left speaker. • Select "SR" to adjust the balance of the surround right speaker. • Select "SB" to adjust the balance of the surround back speaker. • Select "SWFR" to adjust the balance of other speakers set to select the speakers that output the LFE (low-frequency effect) and ...
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... Select "CENTER" to adjust the distance of each speaker and the delay applied to the respective channel. R" to adjust the distance of the surround right speaker. Initial setting: 2.10 m (7.0 ft) • Select "SWFR" to adjust the distance of the subwoofer. The LFE channel carries low-frequency special effects ..., 1kHz, 3kHz and 10kHz) graphic equalizer for the center channel so that the tonal quality of the center speaker matches that all sounds will arrive at the listening position at the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack. 80 Ideally, each speaker so that of delay must be output at...
... Select "CENTER" to adjust the distance of each speaker and the delay applied to the respective channel. R" to adjust the distance of the surround right speaker. Initial setting: 2.10 m (7.0 ft) • Select "SWFR" to adjust the distance of the subwoofer. The LFE channel carries low-frequency special effects ..., 1kHz, 3kHz and 10kHz) graphic equalizer for the center channel so that the tonal quality of the center speaker matches that all sounds will arrive at the listening position at the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack. 80 Ideally, each speaker so that of delay must be output at...