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... player, a DVD recorder, a VCR or an STB 20 Connecting a CD player, an MD player, a tape deck or a turntable 23 Connecting a YAMAHA iPod universal dock ........ 24 Connecting an external amplifier 25 Connecting a multi-format player or an external decoder 26 Connecting a game console, a video camera or...the speaker level 42 Selecting the Compressed Music Enhancer mode 43 Selecting the MULTI CH INPUT component......... 44 Enjoying multi-channel sources in 2-channel stereo 45 Enjoying unprocessed input sources 45 Enjoying pure hi-fi stereo sound 45 USING VIDEO FEATURES 46 Displaying the...
... player, a DVD recorder, a VCR or an STB 20 Connecting a CD player, an MD player, a tape deck or a turntable 23 Connecting a YAMAHA iPod universal dock ........ 24 Connecting an external amplifier 25 Connecting a multi-format player or an external decoder 26 Connecting a game console, a video camera or...the speaker level 42 Selecting the Compressed Music Enhancer mode 43 Selecting the MULTI CH INPUT component......... 44 Enjoying multi-channel sources in 2-channel stereo 45 Enjoying unprocessed input sources 45 Enjoying pure hi-fi stereo sound 45 USING VIDEO FEATURES 46 Displaying the...
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... music night listening modes ◆ Remote control with preset remote control codes, backlighting input selector buttons, and an iPod (stationed in a YAMAHA iPod universal dock connected to the DOCK terminal) controlling capability ◆ Zone 2 custom installation facility ◆ Zone switching capability between the ...) menus that allow you to optimize this unit to suit your individual audiovisual system ◆ 8 additional input jacks for discrete multi-channel input ◆ Pure Direct mode for pure hi-fie stereo sound with analog and PCM sources ◆ S-video signal input/output ...
... music night listening modes ◆ Remote control with preset remote control codes, backlighting input selector buttons, and an iPod (stationed in a YAMAHA iPod universal dock connected to the DOCK terminal) controlling capability ◆ Zone 2 custom installation facility ◆ Zone switching capability between the ...) menus that allow you to optimize this unit to suit your individual audiovisual system ◆ 8 additional input jacks for discrete multi-channel input ◆ Pure Direct mode for pure hi-fie stereo sound with analog and PCM sources ◆ S-video signal input/output ...
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...MIC jack Use to connect and input audio signals from the supplied optimizer microphone in the "AUTO SETUP" procedure (see page 32). 4 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. • When you want to adjust when "TUNER" is not selected as the input source (see page 42). 7... numbers (1 to the standby mode (see page 8). (U.S.A. The colon (:) is displayed in the front panel display (see page 52). • Selects the speaker channel whose output level you turn on the main zone or sets it to 8) when "TUNER" is selected as the input source. model and are only...
...MIC jack Use to connect and input audio signals from the supplied optimizer microphone in the "AUTO SETUP" procedure (see page 32). 4 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. • When you want to adjust when "TUNER" is not selected as the input source (see page 42). 7... numbers (1 to the standby mode (see page 8). (U.S.A. The colon (:) is displayed in the front panel display (see page 52). • Selects the speaker channel whose output level you turn on the main zone or sets it to 8) when "TUNER" is selected as the input source. model and are only...
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...MAN'L/AUTO FM) Stores a preset station in the front panel display for approximately 5 seconds. Hold down to the left and right and subwoofer channels in conjunction with the PROGRAM selector (see page 52). A ZONE CONTROL Switches the zone you connect headphones, no signals are output at the DOCK... the reception band between the main zone and Zone 2 (see page 39). I TONE CONTROL Adjusts the bass/treble balance of all audio channels. J INPUT MODE Selects either digital or analog input signals exclusively or sets this button for more than 3 seconds to control between FM and...
...MAN'L/AUTO FM) Stores a preset station in the front panel display for approximately 5 seconds. Hold down to the left and right and subwoofer channels in conjunction with the PROGRAM selector (see page 52). A ZONE CONTROL Switches the zone you connect headphones, no signals are output at the DOCK... the reception band between the main zone and Zone 2 (see page 39). I TONE CONTROL Adjusts the bass/treble balance of all audio channels. J INPUT MODE Selects either digital or analog input signals exclusively or sets this button for more than 3 seconds to control between FM and...
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... 42). 6 model) A and B off 6 ENHANCER Turns on or off the Compressed Music Enhancer mode (see page 43). 7 LEVEL Selects the speaker channel to switch between 5.1 and 6.1/7.1-channel playback of multi-channel sources (see page 45). 9 A-E/CAT. RETURN XM MEMORY REC DISC SKIP A-E/CAT. For details, see page 49). - to be adjusted and sets... FUNCTIONS Remote control This section describes the function of each control on the remote control used to control this 2 CODE SET TRANSMIT POWER TV POWER AV STANDBY POWER A B unit. 1 Infrared window Outputs infrared control signals.
... 42). 6 model) A and B off 6 ENHANCER Turns on or off the Compressed Music Enhancer mode (see page 43). 7 LEVEL Selects the speaker channel to switch between 5.1 and 6.1/7.1-channel playback of multi-channel sources (see page 45). 9 A-E/CAT. RETURN XM MEMORY REC DISC SKIP A-E/CAT. For details, see page 49). - to be adjusted and sets... FUNCTIONS Remote control This section describes the function of each control on the remote control used to control this 2 CODE SET TRANSMIT POWER TV POWER AV STANDBY POWER A B unit. 1 Infrared window Outputs infrared control signals.
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.../CBL or PHONO (see page 85). When the "STRAIGHT" mode is pressed inward to the ON position. B POWER Turns on the front panel is selected, 2-channel or multichannel input signals are output directly from their respective speakers without effect processing (see page 45). J SET MENU Enters "SET MENU" (see page 99...
.../CBL or PHONO (see page 85). When the "STRAIGHT" mode is pressed inward to the ON position. B POWER Turns on the front panel is selected, 2-channel or multichannel input signals are output directly from their respective speakers without effect processing (see page 45). J SET MENU Enters "SET MENU" (see page 99...
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...the EON data service is turned on (see page 40). Presence and surround back speaker indicators Light up when Zone 2 is being received. I ZONE2 indicator Lights up according to the set to this unit. N MUTE indicator Flashes while the MUTE function is selected (see... page 71). R Radio Data System indicators (U.K. L CR SL SB SR Presence speaker indicator Input channel indicator Surround back speaker indicator Input channel indicators Indicate the channel components of front speakers selected. ENHANCED" program is on (see page 40). K HiFi DSP indicator Lights up...
...the EON data service is turned on (see page 40). Presence and surround back speaker indicators Light up when Zone 2 is being received. I ZONE2 indicator Lights up according to the set to this unit. N MUTE indicator Flashes while the MUTE function is selected (see... page 71). R Radio Data System indicators (U.K. L CR SL SB SR Presence speaker indicator Input channel indicator Surround back speaker indicator Input channel indicators Indicate the channel components of front speakers selected. ENHANCED" program is on (see page 40). K HiFi DSP indicator Lights up...
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...front speakers and as directly over or under it is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from each speaker from any or all channels, but also for effect and surround sounds. But it . CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Placing speakers The speaker layout below shows the standard ITU-R* speaker...(see page 71). Place these speakers behind the listening position and at the same height as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is better to enjoy CINEMA DSP and multi-channel audio sources. * ITU-R is not so critical, because low bass sounds are used for hi-...
...front speakers and as directly over or under it is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from each speaker from any or all channels, but also for effect and surround sounds. But it . CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Placing speakers The speaker layout below shows the standard ITU-R* speaker...(see page 71). Place these speakers behind the listening position and at the same height as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is better to enjoy CINEMA DSP and multi-channel audio sources. * ITU-R is not so critical, because low bass sounds are used for hi-...
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... them touch any metal part of the speaker connections is actually a pair of this type of other speakers set "SP IMP." to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), "+" (red) and "-" (black) properly. This could damage this unit (see page 88). • You can use 4 or 6 ohm speakers, be unnatural and lack bass...
... them touch any metal part of the speaker connections is actually a pair of this type of other speakers set "SP IMP." to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), "+" (red) and "-" (black) properly. This could damage this unit (see page 88). • You can use 4 or 6 ohm speakers, be unnatural and lack bass...
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... amplifiers in Zone 2, select "EXT" in "ZONE2 AMP" (see page 96). Front channel amplifier Surround channel amplifier Surround back channel amplifier Front in RL Surround in RL Surround back in Center channel amplifier Subwoofer 25 However, if you want to use another amplifier, connect an external amplifier to... until all connections between components are output only at the FRONT PRE OUT jacks. • Each PRE OUT jack outputs the same channel signals as the corresponding SPEAKERS terminals. • Adjust the volume level of the external amplifiers connected to the PRE OUT jacks to...
... amplifiers in Zone 2, select "EXT" in "ZONE2 AMP" (see page 96). Front channel amplifier Surround channel amplifier Surround back channel amplifier Front in RL Surround in RL Surround back in Center channel amplifier Subwoofer 25 However, if you want to use another amplifier, connect an external amplifier to... until all connections between components are output only at the FRONT PRE OUT jacks. • Each PRE OUT jack outputs the same channel signals as the corresponding SPEAKERS terminals. • Adjust the volume level of the external amplifiers connected to the PRE OUT jacks to...
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... system before using this unit or other components to accommodate for the front and surround channels. CAUTION Do not connect this feature. • When headphones are used, signals are complete. For 6-channel input For 8-channel input (U.S.A. Notes • When you select the component connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks as the input... a multi-format player or an external decoder This unit is equipped with 8 additional input jacks (FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from the front left and right...
... system before using this unit or other components to accommodate for the front and surround channels. CAUTION Do not connect this feature. • When headphones are used, signals are complete. For 6-channel input For 8-channel input (U.S.A. Notes • When you select the component connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks as the input... a multi-format player or an external decoder This unit is equipped with 8 additional input jacks (FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from the front left and right...
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...be when you are connected and the polarity of speakers for each channel. Speaker wiring WIRING Checks which lets you use a tripod (etc.) to heat. AUTO SETUP AUTO SETUP This unit employs the YPAO (YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) technology which speakers are seated in your ...listening room. This is sensitive to affix the optimizer microphone at your normal listening position on top of each channel.
...be when you are connected and the polarity of speakers for each channel. Speaker wiring WIRING Checks which lets you use a tripod (etc.) to heat. AUTO SETUP AUTO SETUP This unit employs the YPAO (YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) technology which speakers are seated in your ...listening room. This is sensitive to affix the optimizer microphone at your normal listening position on top of each channel.
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..." and then rotate the PROGRAM selector to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks is selected as the input source (see page 44). • To enjoy multi-channel sources in the OSD. VCR DVR V-AUX DTV/CBL pDVD MD/CD-R TUNER CD XM PHONO VOLUME SP A dB TV Sports L R Currently selected surround field...
..." and then rotate the PROGRAM selector to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks is selected as the input source (see page 44). • To enjoy multi-channel sources in the OSD. VCR DVR V-AUX DTV/CBL pDVD MD/CD-R TUNER CD XM PHONO VOLUME SP A dB TV Sports L R Currently selected surround field...
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... panel display. Note If you are designed to improve listenability at lower volumes or at night. SILENT CINEMA activates automatically whenever you to enjoy multi-channel music or movie sound, including Dolby Digital and DTS sources, through ordinary headphones. Notes • SILENT CINEMA does not activate when the component connected to...
... panel display. Note If you are designed to improve listenability at lower volumes or at night. SILENT CINEMA activates automatically whenever you to enjoy multi-channel music or movie sound, including Dolby Digital and DTS sources, through ordinary headphones. Notes • SILENT CINEMA does not activate when the component connected to...
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... control repeatedly to set , the SLEEP indicator lights up 4 To cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP on the front panel repeatedly to select the speaker channel whose output level you press SLEEP, the front panel display changes as shown below. PURE DIRECT 5 6 7 8 SPEAKERS 9 ENHANCER 0 NIGHT 10 STRAIGHT ENT. LEVEL TITLE BAND...
... control repeatedly to set , the SLEEP indicator lights up 4 To cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP on the front panel repeatedly to select the speaker channel whose output level you press SLEEP, the front panel display changes as shown below. PURE DIRECT 5 6 7 8 SPEAKERS 9 ENHANCER 0 NIGHT 10 STRAIGHT ENT. LEVEL TITLE BAND...
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...-frequency fidelity as well as the MP3 format) are created by pressing u / d. • Instead of the overall sound system. y The ENHANCER indicator lights up in 2-channel or 7-channel stereo. R" to adjust the presence right speaker output level. • Select "PRES. R" and "SUR. B. PRESET/CH A-E/CAT. Control range: -10 dB to +10 dB...
...-frequency fidelity as well as the MP3 format) are created by pressing u / d. • Instead of the overall sound system. y The ENHANCER indicator lights up in 2-channel or 7-channel stereo. R" to adjust the presence right speaker output level. • Select "PRES. R" and "SUR. B. PRESET/CH A-E/CAT. Control range: -10 dB to +10 dB...
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... (or MULTI CH IN on the remote control) so that "MULTI CH INPUT" disappears from the front panel display. The following display is shown in 7.1-channel stereo. • Select "Off " to "LOW". 44 AMP SOURCE TV ENHANCER 0 MUSIC ENHANCER 2ch Stereo . MULTI CH INPUT Front panel MULTI CH... IN or Remote control MULTI CH INPUT Choices: 2ch Stereo, 7ch Stereo, Off • Select "2ch Stereo" to play back compression artifacts in 2-channel stereo. • Select "7ch Stereo" to play back compression artifacts in the front panel display, no other source can be emphasized too much. PRESET...
... (or MULTI CH IN on the remote control) so that "MULTI CH INPUT" disappears from the front panel display. The following display is shown in 7.1-channel stereo. • Select "Off " to "LOW". 44 AMP SOURCE TV ENHANCER 0 MUSIC ENHANCER 2ch Stereo . MULTI CH INPUT Front panel MULTI CH... IN or Remote control MULTI CH INPUT Choices: 2ch Stereo, 7ch Stereo, Off • Select "2ch Stereo" to play back compression artifacts in 2-channel stereo. • Select "7ch Stereo" to play back compression artifacts in the front panel display, no other source can be emphasized too much. PRESET...
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...The sound effect is turned off the Pure Direct mode. switching the sound field program - displaying the OSD - BASIC OPERATION Enjoying multi-channel sources in 2-channel stereo You can use a subwoofer with this unit automatically switches to the corresponding analog input. AMP SOURCE TV STRAIGHT ENT. y You ... mode by pressing STRAIGHT (EFFECT) on the front panel. 45 PURE DIRECT 2ch Stereo y • You can mix down multi-channel sources to 2 channels and enjoy playback in the Pure Direct mode. • The front panel display turns on momentarily when an operation is set the ...
...The sound effect is turned off the Pure Direct mode. switching the sound field program - displaying the OSD - BASIC OPERATION Enjoying multi-channel sources in 2-channel stereo You can use a subwoofer with this unit automatically switches to the corresponding analog input. AMP SOURCE TV STRAIGHT ENT. y You ... mode by pressing STRAIGHT (EFFECT) on the front panel. 45 PURE DIRECT 2ch Stereo y • You can mix down multi-channel sources to 2 channels and enjoy playback in the Pure Direct mode. • The front panel display turns on momentarily when an operation is set the ...
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...input source appears in DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM signals that cue this unit to automatically switch decoders. ;SIGNAL INFO FORMAT PCM SAMPLING 48kHz CHANNEL 2/0/--- ENTER A-E/CAT. Note "---" appears when there is displayed as "3/2/0.1". 2 Press d repeatedly to analog input. BITRATE 2/0/--- Note "---" appears...and then press SET MENU on the remote control again to exit from a continuous signal to make a discrete signal. Channel CHANNEL The number of source channels in the OSD. The top "SET MENU" display appears in the input signal (front/surround/LFE). AMP SOURCE ...
...input source appears in DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM signals that cue this unit to automatically switch decoders. ;SIGNAL INFO FORMAT PCM SAMPLING 48kHz CHANNEL 2/0/--- ENTER A-E/CAT. Note "---" appears when there is displayed as "3/2/0.1". 2 Press d repeatedly to analog input. BITRATE 2/0/--- Note "---" appears...and then press SET MENU on the remote control again to exit from a continuous signal to make a discrete signal. Channel CHANNEL The number of source channels in the OSD. The top "SET MENU" display appears in the input signal (front/surround/LFE). AMP SOURCE ...
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... AMP SOURCE TV EXTD SUR. 7 2 Press j / i repeatedly to select a decoder while "PLIIxMusic" (etc.) is input, this feature to enjoy 6.1/7.1-channel playback for multi-channel sources using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES decoders. 1 Set the component selector switch to AMP and then press... EXTD SUR. in 6.1/7.1 channels, select a decoder manually from the following cases: - Auto AUTO When a signal flag that can be reset to "AUTO". • The Pro...
... AMP SOURCE TV EXTD SUR. 7 2 Press j / i repeatedly to select a decoder while "PLIIxMusic" (etc.) is input, this feature to enjoy 6.1/7.1-channel playback for multi-channel sources using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES decoders. 1 Set the component selector switch to AMP and then press... EXTD SUR. in 6.1/7.1 channels, select a decoder manually from the following cases: - Auto AUTO When a signal flag that can be reset to "AUTO". • The Pro...