MCXSP10 Manual
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.../OFF Turns on or off the Pure Direct mode (see page 41). L MULTI CH INPUT Selects the component connected to the left and right and subwoofer channels in conjunction with headphones (see page 39). N VIDEO AUX jacks Input audio and video signals from their respective speakers without effect processing (see page...
.../OFF Turns on or off the Pure Direct mode (see page 41). L MULTI CH INPUT Selects the component connected to the left and right and subwoofer channels in conjunction with headphones (see page 39). N VIDEO AUX jacks Input audio and video signals from their respective speakers without effect processing (see page...
MCXSP10 Manual
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FRONT PRE OUT SURROUND CENTER SURROUND BACK SINGLE PRESENCE/ZONE2 IN DVR OUT IN VCR OUT MONITOR OUT A B SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS SURROUND DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT SUB WOOFER CENTER MULTI CH INPUT ZONE 2 OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR OUT FRONT CENTER SURROUND BACK AB C... SELECTOR (Asia and General models only) See page 29 for connection information. model) F 0 AC OUTLET(S) Use to supply power to connect a YAMAHA iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 sold separately) where your other audiovisual components. See page 24 for connection information. 4 COMPONENT VIDEO jacks See...
FRONT PRE OUT SURROUND CENTER SURROUND BACK SINGLE PRESENCE/ZONE2 IN DVR OUT IN VCR OUT MONITOR OUT A B SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS SURROUND DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT SUB WOOFER CENTER MULTI CH INPUT ZONE 2 OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR OUT FRONT CENTER SURROUND BACK AB C... SELECTOR (Asia and General models only) See page 29 for connection information. model) F 0 AC OUTLET(S) Use to supply power to connect a YAMAHA iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 sold separately) where your other audiovisual components. See page 24 for connection information. 4 COMPONENT VIDEO jacks See...
MCXSP10 Manual
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... slightly inward, and about 1.8 m (6 ft) above the floor. They should be positioned at the same height as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is the radio communication sector of the ITU (International Telecommunication Union). But it is for the main source sound plus effect...and right speakers (SBL and SBR) The surround back speakers supplement the surround speakers and provides more theater-like ambience. Subwoofer (SW) The use of a subwoofer with the full system. You can use a center speaker, you can do without it . Place these speakers directly ...
... slightly inward, and about 1.8 m (6 ft) above the floor. They should be positioned at the same height as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is the radio communication sector of the ITU (International Telecommunication Union). But it is for the main source sound plus effect...and right speakers (SBL and SBR) The surround back speakers supplement the surround speakers and provides more theater-like ambience. Subwoofer (SW) The use of a subwoofer with the full system. You can use a center speaker, you can do without it . Place these speakers directly ...
MCXSP10 Manual
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... IMP." Notes • A speaker cord is actually a pair of the speaker connections is turned off (see page 105). Subwoofer Presence speakers Right Left Surround speakers Right Left 1 2 34 5 PRE OUT PRESENCE/ZONE2 SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS A SURROUND B FRONT CENTER SURROUND BACK (U.S.A. If the connections are colored or shaped differently, perhaps with the monitor, place...
... IMP." Notes • A speaker cord is actually a pair of the speaker connections is turned off (see page 105). Subwoofer Presence speakers Right Left Surround speakers Right Left 1 2 34 5 PRE OUT PRESENCE/ZONE2 SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS A SURROUND B FRONT CENTER SURROUND BACK (U.S.A. If the connections are colored or shaped differently, perhaps with the monitor, place...
MCXSP10 Manual
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... it to the FRONT A or B terminal. PRESENCE/ZONE2 terminals Connect presence speakers (2, 3) to this jack. 2 3 6 7 8 5 Speaker layout 1 4 9 10 14 SUBWOOFER jack Connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier (1) (such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System) to these terminals. CENTER terminals Connect a center speaker (8) to these terminals. SURROUND BACK terminals Connect a surround back speakers...
... it to the FRONT A or B terminal. PRESENCE/ZONE2 terminals Connect presence speakers (2, 3) to this jack. 2 3 6 7 8 5 Speaker layout 1 4 9 10 14 SUBWOOFER jack Connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier (1) (such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System) to these terminals. CENTER terminals Connect a center speaker (8) to these terminals. SURROUND BACK terminals Connect a surround back speakers...
MCXSP10 Manual
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... page 88). • To use the external amplifiers in Zone 2, select "EXT" in Center channel amplifier Subwoofer 25 model) FRONT PRE OUT SURROUND CENTER SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER Center in Subwoofer in "ZONE2 AMP" (see "Using the external amplifier" on the settings for any home use another amplifier,...not connect this unit or other components to the AC power supply until all connections between components are output only at the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack depending on page 105. PREPARATION CONNECTIONS Connecting an external amplifier This unit has more power to the speaker output...
... page 88). • To use the external amplifiers in Zone 2, select "EXT" in Center channel amplifier Subwoofer 25 model) FRONT PRE OUT SURROUND CENTER SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER Center in Subwoofer in "ZONE2 AMP" (see "Using the external amplifier" on the settings for any home use another amplifier,...not connect this unit or other components to the AC power supply until all connections between components are output only at the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack depending on page 105. PREPARATION CONNECTIONS Connecting an external amplifier This unit has more power to the speaker output...
MCXSP10 Manual
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... BACK SUB WOOFER CENTER MULTI CH INPUT SUB WOOFER CENTER MULTI CH INPUT LR LR LR LRLR Front out Subwoofer out Center out Surround out Front out Subwoofer out Center out Surround back out Surround out Multi-format player or external decoder Multi-format player or external ...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 the front and surround channels. CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. Connect the output jacks...
... BACK SUB WOOFER CENTER MULTI CH INPUT SUB WOOFER CENTER MULTI CH INPUT LR LR LR LRLR Front out Subwoofer out Center out Surround out Front out Subwoofer out Center out Surround back out Surround out Multi-format player or external decoder Multi-format player or external ...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 the front and surround channels. CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. Connect the output jacks...
MCXSP10 Manual
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... in the front panel display, see the "AUTO SETUP" section in "TROUBLESHOOTING" on the front panel and have placed it in a suitable location in your subwoofer can run "AUTO SETUP" in the OSD or in the front panel display. The top "SET MENU" display appears in the OSD. PRESET/CH A-E/CAT... A-E/CAT. ENTER A-E/CAT. p p SET MENU . ;AUTO SETUP ;MANUAL SETUP . ;SIGNAL INFO [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter VOLUME CROSSOVER HIGH CUT MIN MAX MIN MAX Subwoofer TV CD DVD V-AUX AV MD CD-R CBL DTV DVR SLEEP XM TUNER MULTI CH IN VCR PHONO TV VOL TV CH AMP VOLUME SOURCE TV 1 TV MUTE...
... in the front panel display, see the "AUTO SETUP" section in "TROUBLESHOOTING" on the front panel and have placed it in a suitable location in your subwoofer can run "AUTO SETUP" in the OSD or in the front panel display. The top "SET MENU" display appears in the OSD. PRESET/CH A-E/CAT... A-E/CAT. ENTER A-E/CAT. p p SET MENU . ;AUTO SETUP ;MANUAL SETUP . ;SIGNAL INFO [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter VOLUME CROSSOVER HIGH CUT MIN MAX MIN MAX Subwoofer TV CD DVD V-AUX AV MD CD-R CBL DTV DVR SLEEP XM TUNER MULTI CH IN VCR PHONO TV VOL TV CH AMP VOLUME SOURCE TV 1 TV MUTE...
MCXSP10 Manual
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... position in the following order: Closest speaker distance/Farthest speaker distance Speaker level LVL Displays the speaker output level in the following order: Front/Back/Subwoofer Speaker distance DIST Displays the speaker distance from each speaker and "WAITING" appears in the OSD. ENTER A-E/CAT. ENTER A-E/CAT. PRESET/CH PRESET/CH A-E/CAT...
... position in the following order: Closest speaker distance/Farthest speaker distance Speaker level LVL Displays the speaker output level in the following order: Front/Back/Subwoofer Speaker distance DIST Displays the speaker distance from each speaker and "WAITING" appears in the OSD. ENTER A-E/CAT. ENTER A-E/CAT. PRESET/CH PRESET/CH A-E/CAT...
MCXSP10 Manual
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.... 7 Press j / i repeatedly to display the setup results in step 4, no test tones are output. • If an error occurs during the "AUTO:CHECK" procedure and "SUBWOOFER PHASE" in "SOUND MENU" (see "If an error screen appears" on page 37. • The number on the right of "WARNING" indicates the number of...
.... 7 Press j / i repeatedly to display the setup results in step 4, no test tones are output. • If an error occurs during the "AUTO:CHECK" procedure and "SUBWOOFER PHASE" in "SOUND MENU" (see "If an error screen appears" on page 37. • The number on the right of "WARNING" indicates the number of...
MCXSP10 Manual
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... (3) RESULT . ENTER A-E/CAT. p p RESULT:EXIT WARNING (3) RESULT . DIST: 14.0/ 17.0ft . SP : 5/4/0.1 . AUTO SETUP y If you change speakers, speaker positions, or the layout of your subwoofer. • In the "EQ" results, different values may be set for the same band to provide finer adjustments. 10 Press ENTER to confirm your system...
... (3) RESULT . ENTER A-E/CAT. p p RESULT:EXIT WARNING (3) RESULT . DIST: 14.0/ 17.0ft . SP : 5/4/0.1 . AUTO SETUP y If you change speakers, speaker positions, or the layout of your subwoofer. • In the "EQ" results, different values may be set for the same band to provide finer adjustments. 10 Press ENTER to confirm your system...
MCXSP10 Manual
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... in a compression artifact. B. L" to adjust the surround left speaker output level. • Select "SWFR" to adjust the presence left speaker output level. L" to adjust the subwoofer output level. • Select "PRES. The Compressed Music Enhancer feature of this unit enhances your adjustment. y The ENHANCER indicator lights up in the front panel...
... in a compression artifact. B. L" to adjust the surround left speaker output level. • Select "SWFR" to adjust the presence left speaker output level. L" to adjust the subwoofer output level. • Select "PRES. The Compressed Music Enhancer feature of this unit enhances your adjustment. y The ENHANCER indicator lights up in the front panel...
MCXSP10 Manual
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PURE DIRECT 2ch Stereo y • You can use a subwoofer with this program when "LFE/BASS OUT" is set the component selector switch to AMP and then press PURE DIRECT on the remote control) to 2 ... while this unit automatically switches to "SWFR" or "BOTH" (see page 41), no sound will be output. • No sound will be output from the subwoofer. • The front panel display automatically dims. • The following operations are output from the front panel display. AMP SOURCE TV STEREO 1 USING AUDIO FEATURES...
PURE DIRECT 2ch Stereo y • You can use a subwoofer with this program when "LFE/BASS OUT" is set the component selector switch to AMP and then press PURE DIRECT on the remote control) to 2 ... while this unit automatically switches to "SWFR" or "BOTH" (see page 41), no sound will be output. • No sound will be output from the subwoofer. • The front panel display automatically dims. • The following operations are output from the front panel display. AMP SOURCE TV STEREO 1 USING AUDIO FEATURES...
MCXSP10 Manual
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...) Reverberation REV.DELAY REV.TIME 60 dB Time Dialog lift. Control range: 0 to "BOTH" (see page 86) and "LFE/BASS OUT" is set to the subwoofer in the 7-channel stereo mode. Adjust the height of the front and center channel sounds by assigning some of the front and center channel elements...
...) Reverberation REV.DELAY REV.TIME 60 dB Time Dialog lift. Control range: 0 to "BOTH" (see page 86) and "LFE/BASS OUT" is set to the subwoofer in the 7-channel stereo mode. Adjust the height of the front and center channel sounds by assigning some of the front and center channel elements...
MCXSP10 Manual
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...channels, and the lowfrequency signals of the "FRONT SP" setting (see page 86). • Select "BOTH" (both) if you connected a subwoofer. The signals for the surround back channel will be output from the front speakers. The LFE signals, the low-frequency signals of the front left... all the speakers set to use the presence speakers even when surround back channel signals are lacking or unclear. Choices: SWFR, FRNT, BOTH Subwoofer phase SUBWOOFER PHASE Use this feature to select a crossover frequency of all directed to "NONE" in "SPEAKER SET" (see pages 86 and 87). ...
...channels, and the lowfrequency signals of the "FRONT SP" setting (see page 86). • Select "BOTH" (both) if you connected a subwoofer. The signals for the surround back channel will be output from the front speakers. The LFE signals, the low-frequency signals of the front left... all the speakers set to use the presence speakers even when surround back channel signals are lacking or unclear. Choices: SWFR, FRNT, BOTH Subwoofer phase SUBWOOFER PHASE Use this feature to select a crossover frequency of all directed to "NONE" in "SPEAKER SET" (see pages 86 and 87). ...
MCXSP10 Manual
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...; Select "SBR" to adjust the balance of the surround back right speaker. • Select "SWFR" to adjust the balance of the subwoofer. • Select "PL" to adjust the distance of the subwoofer. Initial setting: 3.00 m (10.0 ft) • Select "CENTER" to adjust the balance of the presence left speakers and each speaker...
...; Select "SBR" to adjust the balance of the surround back right speaker. • Select "SWFR" to adjust the balance of the subwoofer. • Select "PL" to adjust the distance of the subwoofer. Initial setting: 3.00 m (10.0 ft) • Select "CENTER" to adjust the balance of the presence left speakers and each speaker...
MCXSP10 Manual
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Note Depending on the settings of "LFE/BASS OUT" (see page 88), some signals may be applied to your subwoofer or headphones. This setting is effective only when this unit. Choices: MIN, STD, MAX • Select "MIN" (minimum) if you do not want signals to ...bypass tone control circuitry to provide the purest signal possible. • Select "OFF" if you regularly listen at the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack. ■ Dynamic range F)DYNAMIC RANGE Use this feature to select the amount of dynamic range compression to be necessary when using certain LCD...
Note Depending on the settings of "LFE/BASS OUT" (see page 88), some signals may be applied to your subwoofer or headphones. This setting is effective only when this unit. Choices: MIN, STD, MAX • Select "MIN" (minimum) if you do not want signals to ...bypass tone control circuitry to provide the purest signal possible. • Select "OFF" if you regularly listen at the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack. ■ Dynamic range F)DYNAMIC RANGE Use this feature to select the amount of dynamic range compression to be necessary when using certain LCD...
MCXSP10 Manual
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... time to display the XM Satellite Radio information in the OSD after pressing DISPLAY on the front panel or on , all the speakers including the subwoofer in the main zone are set in Zone 2 connected to the ZONE 2 OUTPUT jacks of this unit. ■ XM Radio setting E)XM RADIO SET (U.S.A. Display...
... time to display the XM Satellite Radio information in the OSD after pressing DISPLAY on the front panel or on , all the speakers including the subwoofer in the main zone are set in Zone 2 connected to the ZONE 2 OUTPUT jacks of this unit. ■ XM Radio setting E)XM RADIO SET (U.S.A. Display...
MCXSP10 Manual
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.../BASS OUT" in "SET MENU" is directed to a setting other than to Set "SUR. "CENTER SP" in "SPEAKER LEVEL". Check that "STRAIGHT" disappears from the subwoofer. Turn on the remote control to "SML" or "LRG". The sound is set to "SML" or "LRG". on this unit, and play the source again...
.../BASS OUT" in "SET MENU" is directed to a setting other than to Set "SUR. "CENTER SP" in "SPEAKER LEVEL". Check that "STRAIGHT" disappears from the subwoofer. Turn on the remote control to "SML" or "LRG". The sound is set to "SML" or "LRG". on this unit, and play the source again...
MCXSP10 Manual
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...distance between the speaker and the listening position is made.) Check the speaker connections for proper polarity (+ or -). Use speakers of the subwoofer. Notes • If the "ERROR" or "WARNING" screens appears, check the cause of volume level among speakers is excessive. (...ft). Readjust the speaker installation so that all speakers are made . • If error "E-10" occurs repeatedly, please contact a qualified YAMAHA service center. Check the speaker connections. Adjust the output volume of similar quality. Bring the speaker closer to the listening position. This message ...
...distance between the speaker and the listening position is made.) Check the speaker connections for proper polarity (+ or -). Use speakers of the subwoofer. Notes • If the "ERROR" or "WARNING" screens appears, check the cause of volume level among speakers is excessive. (...ft). Readjust the speaker installation so that all speakers are made . • If error "E-10" occurs repeatedly, please contact a qualified YAMAHA service center. Check the speaker connections. Adjust the output volume of similar quality. Bring the speaker closer to the listening position. This message ...