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... of the NEC that provides guidelines for Class "B" digital devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used . If this indicates a need for US customers) 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! Utilize power outlets that the cable ground shall be used according to the instructions found to be mounted to its subsidiaries. In the case of...
... of the NEC that provides guidelines for Class "B" digital devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used . If this indicates a need for US customers) 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! Utilize power outlets that the cable ground shall be used according to the instructions found to be mounted to its subsidiaries. In the case of...
Owner's Manual
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... parts on the front panel or the remote control. INTRODUCTION PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION Contents INTRODUCTION Notice 2 Features 3 Supplied accessories 4 Getting started 5 Quick start guide 6 PREPARATION Connections 12 Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room 37 Using AUTO SETUP 37 BASIC OPERATION Playback 42 Basic procedure 42 Selecting audio input jacks (AUDIO SELECT 43 Selecting the MULTI CH INPUT component......... 43 Using your headphones 43 Muting the audio output 44 Displaying the input source information (SIGNAL INFO 44 Playing video...
... parts on the front panel or the remote control. INTRODUCTION PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION Contents INTRODUCTION Notice 2 Features 3 Supplied accessories 4 Getting started 5 Quick start guide 6 PREPARATION Connections 12 Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room 37 Using AUTO SETUP 37 BASIC OPERATION Playback 42 Basic procedure 42 Selecting audio input jacks (AUDIO SELECT 43 Selecting the MULTI CH INPUT component......... 43 Using your headphones 43 Muting the audio output 44 Displaying the input source information (SIGNAL INFO 44 Playing video...
Owner's Manual
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... input/output capability ◆ Component video input/output capability includes (3 COMPONENT VIDEO INs and 1 MONITOR OUT) ◆ Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks ◆ Pure Direct mode for pure hi-fi sound for all sources ◆ Adaptive dynamic range controlling capability ◆ Adaptive DSP effect level controlling capability ◆ Remote control with preset remote control codes, learning and macro capability ◆ ZONE 2/ZONE 3 custom installation facility ◆ Zone switching capability between the main zone and ZONE 2/ZONE 3 using XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock...
... input/output capability ◆ Component video input/output capability includes (3 COMPONENT VIDEO INs and 1 MONITOR OUT) ◆ Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks ◆ Pure Direct mode for pure hi-fi sound for all sources ◆ Adaptive dynamic range controlling capability ◆ Adaptive DSP effect level controlling capability ◆ Remote control with preset remote control codes, learning and macro capability ◆ ZONE 2/ZONE 3 custom installation facility ◆ Zone switching capability between the main zone and ZONE 2/ZONE 3 using XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock...
Owner's Manual
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... connections: - Connections ■ HDMI signal compatibility with this unit, set the component appropriately. Multi-ch Linear PCM 8ch, 32-192 kHz, DVD-Audio, etc. 16/20/24 bit DSD 2/5.1ch, SACD, etc. 2.8224 MHz,1 bit Bitstream Dolby Digital, DTS DVD-Video, etc. DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL (or COAXIAL) • Refer to the supplied instruction manuals for example, the special audio contents downloaded via Internet) of the input source component, and set the input source component appropriately so that the component outputs the audio bitstream signals directly...
... connections: - Connections ■ HDMI signal compatibility with this unit, set the component appropriately. Multi-ch Linear PCM 8ch, 32-192 kHz, DVD-Audio, etc. 16/20/24 bit DSD 2/5.1ch, SACD, etc. 2.8224 MHz,1 bit Bitstream Dolby Digital, DTS DVD-Video, etc. DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL (or COAXIAL) • Refer to the supplied instruction manuals for example, the special audio contents downloaded via Internet) of the input source component, and set the input source component appropriately so that the component outputs the audio bitstream signals directly...
Owner's Manual
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... MULTI CH INPUT jacks of this unit automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and you can use the input jacks assigned as the input source (see page 88). 30 En Connect the output jacks on your multi-format player or external decoder to the left and right SURROUND and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from the connected headphones. Notes • When you select the component connected to accommodate for the front and surround channels. Connections ■ Connecting a multi-format player...
... MULTI CH INPUT jacks of this unit automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and you can use the input jacks assigned as the input source (see page 88). 30 En Connect the output jacks on your multi-format player or external decoder to the left and right SURROUND and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from the connected headphones. Notes • When you select the component connected to accommodate for the front and surround channels. Connections ■ Connecting a multi-format player...
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... ON OFF MASTER INPUT AUDIO TONE SELECT CONTROL A/B/C/D/E CATEGORY STRAIGHT EFFECT YPAO PRESET/TUNING/CH PRESET/ TUNING EDIT SEARCH MODE MULTI ZONE MEMORY TUNING FM/AM MAN'L/AUTO FM MODE DISPLAY ZONE ON/OFF ZONE CONTROLS ZONE 2 ZONE 3 SILENT CINEMA S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL PROGRAM OPTIMIZER MIC PHONES VIDEO AUX SLEEP PURE DIRECT VOLUME S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL S V L R O Optical output Audio output Video output S-Video output REMOTE IN OUT Remote control out Remote control in Infrared signal receiver or Yamaha component Yamaha component (CD or...
... ON OFF MASTER INPUT AUDIO TONE SELECT CONTROL A/B/C/D/E CATEGORY STRAIGHT EFFECT YPAO PRESET/TUNING/CH PRESET/ TUNING EDIT SEARCH MODE MULTI ZONE MEMORY TUNING FM/AM MAN'L/AUTO FM MODE DISPLAY ZONE ON/OFF ZONE CONTROLS ZONE 2 ZONE 3 SILENT CINEMA S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL PROGRAM OPTIMIZER MIC PHONES VIDEO AUX SLEEP PURE DIRECT VOLUME S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL S V L R O Optical output Audio output Video output S-Video output REMOTE IN OUT Remote control out Remote control in Infrared signal receiver or Yamaha component Yamaha component (CD or...
Owner's Manual
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... that you leave the room. y • The initial setting for each parameter is in the front panel display. PREPARATION Optimizing the speaker setting for your actual listening environment. AUDIO TONE SELECT CONTROL A/B/C/D/E CATEGORY STRAIGHT EFFECT YPAO PRESET/TUNING/CH PRESET/ TUNING EDIT SEARCH MODE MULTI ZONE MEMORY TUNING FM/AM MAN'L/AUTO FM MODE DISPLAY ZONE ON/OFF ZONE CONTROLS ZONE 2 ZONE 3 SILENT CINEMA S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL PROGRAM OPTIMIZER MIC PHONES VIDEO AUX SLEEP Omni-directional microphone y It is recommended that appears in progress.
... that you leave the room. y • The initial setting for each parameter is in the front panel display. PREPARATION Optimizing the speaker setting for your actual listening environment. AUDIO TONE SELECT CONTROL A/B/C/D/E CATEGORY STRAIGHT EFFECT YPAO PRESET/TUNING/CH PRESET/ TUNING EDIT SEARCH MODE MULTI ZONE MEMORY TUNING FM/AM MAN'L/AUTO FM MODE DISPLAY ZONE ON/OFF ZONE CONTROLS ZONE 2 ZONE 3 SILENT CINEMA S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL PROGRAM OPTIMIZER MIC PHONES VIDEO AUX SLEEP Omni-directional microphone y It is recommended that appears in progress.
Owner's Manual
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... number of warning messages. Check the warning messages to correct your listening room 1 Make sure the pointer is pointing at "WARNING" and then press 3ENTER to exit from errors in the result display. AUTO SETUP WARNING 2 . CENTER --- SBL --- [p]/[[]: Select [ENTER]: Return y • For details about each warning message, refer to a speaker, "- - -" is displayed instead. • If the volume level setting of the connected subwoofer appropriately. Adjust...
... number of warning messages. Check the warning messages to correct your listening room 1 Make sure the pointer is pointing at "WARNING" and then press 3ENTER to exit from errors in the result display. AUTO SETUP WARNING 2 . CENTER --- SBL --- [p]/[[]: Select [ENTER]: Return y • For details about each warning message, refer to a speaker, "- - -" is displayed instead. • If the volume level setting of the connected subwoofer appropriately. Adjust...
Owner's Manual
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... buttons (N) repeatedly) to the desired output level. Playback Caution Extreme caution should be selected when the component connected to "AUTO" (see page 91). • You can display a gray background in the OSD when there is no video signal being input by setting "GRAY BACK" in "OPTION MENU" to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks is selected as the input source (see page 43). If you play DTS-encoded CDs when using a digital audio connection, set the operation mode...
... buttons (N) repeatedly) to the desired output level. Playback Caution Extreme caution should be selected when the component connected to "AUTO" (see page 91). • You can display a gray background in the OSD when there is no video signal being input by setting "GRAY BACK" in "OPTION MENU" to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks is selected as the input source (see page 43). If you play DTS-encoded CDs when using a digital audio connection, set the operation mode...
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...SEARCH MODE MULTI ZONE MEMORY TUNING FM/AM MAN'L/AUTO FM MODE DISPLAY ZONE ON/OFF ZONE CONTROLS ZONE 2 ZONE 3 SILENT CINEMA S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL PROGRAM OPTIMIZER MIC PHONES VIDEO AUX SLEEP PURE DIRECT VOLUME y When you select a sound field program, SILENT CINEMA mode activates automatically (see page 30) as the input source, only the signals input at the OPTICAL jack. Notes • When you set the parameters for "MULTI CH" (see page 88). BASIC OPERATION Playback Selecting audio input jacks (AUDIO SELECT) This unit comes with a stereo analog audio cable plug...
...SEARCH MODE MULTI ZONE MEMORY TUNING FM/AM MAN'L/AUTO FM MODE DISPLAY ZONE ON/OFF ZONE CONTROLS ZONE 2 ZONE 3 SILENT CINEMA S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL PROGRAM OPTIMIZER MIC PHONES VIDEO AUX SLEEP PURE DIRECT VOLUME y When you select a sound field program, SILENT CINEMA mode activates automatically (see page 30) as the input source, only the signals input at the OPTICAL jack. Notes • When you set the parameters for "MULTI CH" (see page 88). BASIC OPERATION Playback Selecting audio input jacks (AUDIO SELECT) This unit comes with a stereo analog audio cable plug...
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... details. on the remote control to automatically switch decoders ("Surround EX", etc.). HDMI ERROR (HDMI MESSAGE) Type of the source video signals and the video signals output at the COMPONENT MONITOR OUT jacks of 192 kHz. • Even if you make a discrete signal. See page 125 for HDMI sources or connected HDMI devices. y • You can adjust the muting level by using the "MUTING TYPE" parameter in "VOLUME MENU" (see page 130). SET MENU ;AUTO SETUP . ;MANUAL SETUP ;SYSTEM MEMORY ;SIGNAL INFO [ ]/[ ]: UP...
... details. on the remote control to automatically switch decoders ("Surround EX", etc.). HDMI ERROR (HDMI MESSAGE) Type of the source video signals and the video signals output at the COMPONENT MONITOR OUT jacks of 192 kHz. • Even if you make a discrete signal. See page 125 for HDMI sources or connected HDMI devices. y • You can adjust the muting level by using the "MUTING TYPE" parameter in "VOLUME MENU" (see page 130). SET MENU ;AUTO SETUP . ;MANUAL SETUP ;SYSTEM MEMORY ;SIGNAL INFO [ ]/[ ]: UP...
Owner's Manual
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... OPERATION Using audio features Before performing the following operation, set the operation mode selector on the remote control repeatedly to select "2ch Stereo". This is displayed if "SUR. Enjoying multi-channel sources in 2-channel stereo You can also select the "2ch Stereo" mode by pressing 3k / n. • Instead of "SB R" and "SB L", "SB" is also possible when playing sources input at the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. y • You can use a subwoofer with this program when "LFE/BASS OUT" is set to...
... OPERATION Using audio features Before performing the following operation, set the operation mode selector on the remote control repeatedly to select "2ch Stereo". This is displayed if "SUR. Enjoying multi-channel sources in 2-channel stereo You can also select the "2ch Stereo" mode by pressing 3k / n. • Instead of "SB R" and "SB L", "SB" is also possible when playing sources input at the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. y • You can use a subwoofer with this program when "LFE/BASS OUT" is set to...
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... S-video or a composite video signal on the recording component. 66 En y Do a test recording before you can be output at the audio OUT (REC) jacks. • Digital signals input at the DIGITAL INPUT jacks are performed from CDs, radio, etc. Notes • When this unit is a digital bitstream. Caution The DTS signal is set to the standby mode, you play DTS-encoded DVDs and CDs (when using a digital audio connection) on your DTS-compatible player, follow its operating instructions to make a setting...
... S-video or a composite video signal on the recording component. 66 En y Do a test recording before you can be output at the audio OUT (REC) jacks. • Digital signals input at the DIGITAL INPUT jacks are performed from CDs, radio, etc. Notes • When this unit is a digital bitstream. Caution The DTS signal is set to the standby mode, you play DTS-encoded DVDs and CDs (when using a digital audio connection) on your DTS-compatible player, follow its operating instructions to make a setting...
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... volume level or not. Use this unit or on this feature to "OFF". ADAPTIVE DSP LEVEL Selects whether this unit activates the automatic audio and video synchronization function (automatic lip sync) or not. Selects whether to play back HDMI audio signals on another HDMI component connected to 0 dB (see page 44). Page 84 84 84 84 84 Sound menu 3 SOUND MENU Menu A)EQUALIZER Parameter EQ TYPE SELECT GEQ TEST B)LFE LEVEL SPEAKER HEADPHONE C)DYNAMIC RANGE SPEAKER HEADPHONE D)LIPSYNC HDMI AUTO AUTO DELAY MANUAL DELAY E)AUDIO SET...
... volume level or not. Use this unit or on this feature to "OFF". ADAPTIVE DSP LEVEL Selects whether this unit activates the automatic audio and video synchronization function (automatic lip sync) or not. Selects whether to play back HDMI audio signals on another HDMI component connected to 0 dB (see page 44). Page 84 84 84 84 84 Sound menu 3 SOUND MENU Menu A)EQUALIZER Parameter EQ TYPE SELECT GEQ TEST B)LFE LEVEL SPEAKER HEADPHONE C)DYNAMIC RANGE SPEAKER HEADPHONE D)LIPSYNC HDMI AUTO AUTO DELAY MANUAL DELAY E)AUDIO SET...
Owner's Manual
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... input source component outputs digital audio signals. Connect the cables properly. Audio input jack select is not listed below or if the instruction below when this unit and on all speaker wire connections on or enters the standby mode soon after 30 seconds and then use it normally. Secure the connections. The HDMI components connected to different types of video jacks. The output and input for each connection does not touch anything other than its respective connection. The power cable is not connected...
... input source component outputs digital audio signals. Connect the cables properly. Audio input jack select is not listed below or if the instruction below when this unit and on all speaker wire connections on or enters the standby mode soon after 30 seconds and then use it normally. Secure the connections. The HDMI components connected to different types of video jacks. The output and input for each connection does not touch anything other than its respective connection. The power cable is not connected...
Owner's Manual
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... heard from all channels. Press OSTRAIGHT to "AUTO". "NONE". Set "LFE/BASS OUT" to "SWFR" or "BOTH". No sound is muted. Set "VIDEO CONV." Connect the cables properly. When playing a monaural source with a CINEMA DSP program, the source signal is being output at the HDMI OUT jack. "CENTER SP" in "SET MENU" is set to Set "CENTER SP" to the center channel, and the front and surround speakers output effect sounds. Only the center speaker outputs substantial sound. Incorrect cable connections. Troubleshooting Problem Short message displays do not appear...
... heard from all channels. Press OSTRAIGHT to "AUTO". "NONE". Set "LFE/BASS OUT" to "SWFR" or "BOTH". No sound is muted. Set "VIDEO CONV." Connect the cables properly. When playing a monaural source with a CINEMA DSP program, the source signal is being output at the HDMI OUT jack. "CENTER SP" in "SET MENU" is set to Set "CENTER SP" to the center channel, and the front and surround speakers output effect sounds. Only the center speaker outputs substantial sound. Incorrect cable connections. Troubleshooting Problem Short message displays do not appear...
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..." screens appears, check the cause of volume level among speakers is not detected. Connect the surround back speaker to the OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the speakers even when the speakers are correct. • If error message "E-10" occurs repeatedly, contact a qualified Yamaha service center. This message may appears even if the speaker connections are connected correctly. Check the presence speaker connections. Bring the speaker closer to user activity. Adjust the output volume of similar quality. Turn...
..." screens appears, check the cause of volume level among speakers is not detected. Connect the surround back speaker to the OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the speakers even when the speakers are correct. • If error message "E-10" occurs repeatedly, contact a qualified Yamaha service center. This message may appears even if the speaker connections are connected correctly. Check the presence speaker connections. Bring the speaker closer to user activity. Adjust the output volume of similar quality. Turn...
Owner's Manual
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... "Cinema mode" for network streaming, and Internet applications. Supporting bitrates up to 3.0 Mbps for HD DVD and 6.0 Mbps for high-definition disc-based media including HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc. For further information on HDMI, visit the HDMI website at "http://www.hdmi.org/". ■ LFE 0.1 channel This channel reproduces low-frequency signals. And with the main audio stream on the player component, and the component sends the mixed audio stream to the AV receivers/amplifiers...
... "Cinema mode" for network streaming, and Internet applications. Supporting bitrates up to 3.0 Mbps for HD DVD and 6.0 Mbps for high-definition disc-based media including HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc. For further information on HDMI, visit the HDMI website at "http://www.hdmi.org/". ■ LFE 0.1 channel This channel reproduces low-frequency signals. And with the main audio stream on the player component, and the component sends the mixed audio stream to the AV receivers/amplifiers...
Owner's Manual
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...MENU usage 79 Set-top box connection 27 Short message display, Display settings 91 SHORT MESSAGE, Display settings 91 Shuffle iPod playback 65 SIGNAL INFO 44 Signal information 78 SILENT CINEMA 51 SILENT CINEMA indicator 35 SLEEP indicator 35 Sleep timer 45 Sound field indicators 35 Sound field parameter changing ..........67 Sound field programs 46 Sound field programs selection 46 Sound field programs with headphones 51 Sound field programs without surround speakers 51 SOUND MENU, Manual setup 85 Sound menu, Manual setup 76 SOURCE, Operation mode selector 36 SP, Auto setup...
...MENU usage 79 Set-top box connection 27 Short message display, Display settings 91 SHORT MESSAGE, Display settings 91 Shuffle iPod playback 65 SIGNAL INFO 44 Signal information 78 SILENT CINEMA 51 SILENT CINEMA indicator 35 SLEEP indicator 35 Sleep timer 45 Sound field indicators 35 Sound field parameter changing ..........67 Sound field programs 46 Sound field programs selection 46 Sound field programs with headphones 51 Sound field programs without surround speakers 51 SOUND MENU, Manual setup 85 Sound menu, Manual setup 76 SOURCE, Operation mode selector 36 SP, Auto setup...
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... Troubleshooting 121 TUNED indicator 35 Tuner frequency step, Advanced setup 120 TUNER FRQ STEP, Advanced setup 120 Tuner indicators 35 Turning off 33 Turning on 33 Turntable connection 28 TV controlling by remote control ...... 100 TV controlling, remote control .......... 100 TV monitor connection 24 TV, Operation mode selector 36 ■U UNIT, Speaker distance 83 Unit, Speaker distance 83 Unprocessed input sources 51 ■V VCR connection 27 Vertical dialogue position, Sound field parameter 68 VIDEO AUX jacks 31 Video cable plugs 20 VIDEO CONV., Display settings...
... Troubleshooting 121 TUNED indicator 35 Tuner frequency step, Advanced setup 120 TUNER FRQ STEP, Advanced setup 120 Tuner indicators 35 Turning off 33 Turning on 33 Turntable connection 28 TV controlling by remote control ...... 100 TV controlling, remote control .......... 100 TV monitor connection 24 TV, Operation mode selector 36 ■U UNIT, Speaker distance 83 Unit, Speaker distance 83 Unprocessed input sources 51 ■V VCR connection 27 Vertical dialogue position, Sound field parameter 68 VIDEO AUX jacks 31 Video cable plugs 20 VIDEO CONV., Display settings...
