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UA Front Surround System (CENTER SYSTEM + SUBWOOFER/SYSTEM CONTROL) YAS-71 (YAS-71CU + YAS-71SPX) OWNER'S MANUAL
UA Front Surround System (CENTER SYSTEM + SUBWOOFER/SYSTEM CONTROL) YAS-71 (YAS-71CU + YAS-71SPX) OWNER'S MANUAL
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.... 8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. and, most out of at a safe level. Containers with chemical solvents; Yamaha will form when the surrounding temperature changes suddenly. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE...storm. 14 Do not attempt to get the most importantly, without annoying blaring or distortion - Yamaha shall not be held responsible for any accident caused by improper placement or installation of speakers. 22 This unit is dangerous and may cause damage and/or discoloration on the top, ...
.... 8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. and, most out of at a safe level. Containers with chemical solvents; Yamaha will form when the surrounding temperature changes suddenly. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE...storm. 14 Do not attempt to get the most importantly, without annoying blaring or distortion - Yamaha shall not be held responsible for any accident caused by improper placement or installation of speakers. 22 This unit is dangerous and may cause damage and/or discoloration on the top, ...
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... 38 ■ Introduction YAS-71 consists of a center system (YAS-71CU) and subwoofer/system control (YAS-71SPX). Notes contain important information about safety and operating instructions. • This manual is AIR SURROUND XTREME 17 Listening to surround mode of AIR SURROUND XTREME 18 Shifting the optimum listening... components 12 Connecting the Yamaha iPod universal dock 14 Connecting the Yamaha Bluetooth audio receiver ...... 14 Connecting the indoor FM antenna 14 Connecting the power cable 15 BASIC OPERATION BASIC PLAYBACK OPERATION 16 AIR SURROUND XTREME 17 What is printed...
... 38 ■ Introduction YAS-71 consists of a center system (YAS-71CU) and subwoofer/system control (YAS-71SPX). Notes contain important information about safety and operating instructions. • This manual is AIR SURROUND XTREME 17 Listening to surround mode of AIR SURROUND XTREME 18 Shifting the optimum listening... components 12 Connecting the Yamaha iPod universal dock 14 Connecting the Yamaha Bluetooth audio receiver ...... 14 Connecting the indoor FM antenna 14 Connecting the power cable 15 BASIC OPERATION BASIC PLAYBACK OPERATION 16 AIR SURROUND XTREME 17 What is printed...
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... control cable Speaker cable (4 m) (4 m) (For US customers only) Speaker cable (4 m) (For Australian customers only) Remote control Indoor FM antenna Spacer × 2 Battery × 2 (AAA, R03, UM4) Mounting template Double-sided tape (2 pieces) Non-skid pad (2 pieces) Screw × 6 Cover Owner's manual UA Front Surround System (CENTER SYSTEM + SUBWOOFER/SYSTEM CONTROL) YAS-71 (YAS-71CU + YAS-71SPX) OWNER...
... control cable Speaker cable (4 m) (4 m) (For US customers only) Speaker cable (4 m) (For Australian customers only) Remote control Indoor FM antenna Spacer × 2 Battery × 2 (AAA, R03, UM4) Mounting template Double-sided tape (2 pieces) Non-skid pad (2 pieces) Screw × 6 Cover Owner's manual UA Front Surround System (CENTER SYSTEM + SUBWOOFER/SYSTEM CONTROL) YAS-71 (YAS-71CU + YAS-71SPX) OWNER...
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... the system is functioning. 2 DOCK indicator • Lights up when the system is receiving a signal from an iPod stationed in the Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 or YDS-11, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of the subwoofer/system control. (...P. 23) MEMORY indicator Flashes to show a station can be stored. (☞ P. 24, 25) 6 Multi information display Shows the selected input source, current surround mode and other information. 7 MUTE indicator/VOLUME indicator • Flashes while the mute function is activated. (☞ P. 16) • Indicates the current volume...
... the system is functioning. 2 DOCK indicator • Lights up when the system is receiving a signal from an iPod stationed in the Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 or YDS-11, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of the subwoofer/system control. (...P. 23) MEMORY indicator Flashes to show a station can be stored. (☞ P. 24, 25) 6 Multi information display Shows the selected input source, current surround mode and other information. 7 MUTE indicator/VOLUME indicator • Flashes while the mute function is activated. (☞ P. 16) • Indicates the current volume...
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... input source you want to listen to. (☞ P. 16) 2 STEREO • Turns extended stereo mode on and off alternately. (☞ P. 21) • Turns off surround mode. (☞ P. 18) 3 Cursors (W / X / S / T)/ENTER Position: Change the setting. (☞ P. 19) Audio delay: Change the setting. (☞...component. (☞ P. 30) 7 STANDBY/ON Turns on the system, or sets it to standby mode. (☞ P. 16) 8 MOVIE/MUSIC/SPORTS/GAME Select surround mode. (☞ P. 18) 9 VOLUME (+/-)/MUTE Control the volume of the system. (☞ P. 16) 0 SW (+/-)/CENTER (+/-)/SUR. (+/-) Adjust the volume ...
... input source you want to listen to. (☞ P. 16) 2 STEREO • Turns extended stereo mode on and off alternately. (☞ P. 21) • Turns off surround mode. (☞ P. 18) 3 Cursors (W / X / S / T)/ENTER Position: Change the setting. (☞ P. 19) Audio delay: Change the setting. (☞...component. (☞ P. 30) 7 STANDBY/ON Turns on the system, or sets it to standby mode. (☞ P. 16) 8 MOVIE/MUSIC/SPORTS/GAME Select surround mode. (☞ P. 18) 9 VOLUME (+/-)/MUTE Control the volume of the system. (☞ P. 16) 0 SW (+/-)/CENTER (+/-)/SUR. (+/-) Adjust the volume ...
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... near the center system and turn it to prevent the center system from your rack or floor. Center system (YAS-71CU) Subwoofer/system control (YAS-71SPX) Center system (YAS-71CU) Place the center system beneath a TV or under a TV Example 1: Beneath your TV 1 Attach the...may scratch or damage the surface of the spacers. Also produces virtual center channel sounds (dialogue, etc.) and virtual surround channel sounds effectively using the Yamaha front surround system. Notes • This system is best done first. Select an installation method that you need to the bottom...
... near the center system and turn it to prevent the center system from your rack or floor. Center system (YAS-71CU) Subwoofer/system control (YAS-71SPX) Center system (YAS-71CU) Place the center system beneath a TV or under a TV Example 1: Beneath your TV 1 Attach the...may scratch or damage the surface of the spacers. Also produces virtual center channel sounds (dialogue, etc.) and virtual surround channel sounds effectively using the Yamaha front surround system. Notes • This system is best done first. Select an installation method that you need to the bottom...
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... 1 to side ☞ P. 19 • To select the optimum listening area ☞ P. 20 • To experience wider stereo sound when surround mode is left turned on the selected external component. This system is turned on the center system repeatedly. quality sound ☞ P. 21 • To...FM broadcasts/ optional equipment • To listen to FM broadcasts • To control iPod playback • To play back compressed audio signals with surround mode ☞ P. 18 • To shift the optimum listening area from side to select the DVD player. For information on the external ...
... 1 to side ☞ P. 19 • To select the optimum listening area ☞ P. 20 • To experience wider stereo sound when surround mode is left turned on the selected external component. This system is turned on the center system repeatedly. quality sound ☞ P. 21 • To...FM broadcasts/ optional equipment • To listen to FM broadcasts • To control iPod playback • To play back compressed audio signals with surround mode ☞ P. 18 • To shift the optimum listening area from side to select the DVD player. For information on the external ...
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... ☞ P. 32 Use this feature to your listening room. AIR SURROUND XTREME What is AIR SURROUND XTREME ? Typical 5.1 channel speaker system Front speakers Subwoofer Center speaker Surround speakers The sound image of the subwoofer, center, and surround channels during playback. 17 En English C: Center virtual speaker SR, SL: Surround virtual speakers FR, FL: Front speakers SBR, SBL: Surround back virtual speakers SW: Subwoofer You can check the virtual...
... ☞ P. 32 Use this feature to your listening room. AIR SURROUND XTREME What is AIR SURROUND XTREME ? Typical 5.1 channel speaker system Front speakers Subwoofer Center speaker Surround speakers The sound image of the subwoofer, center, and surround channels during playback. 17 En English C: Center virtual speaker SR, SL: Surround virtual speakers FR, FL: Front speakers SBR, SBL: Surround back virtual speakers SW: Subwoofer You can check the virtual...
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The names of the surround mode buttons. Surround mode descriptions Movie This mode is useful when you listen to music contents on media such as DVD, etc. Game This mode is useful when ... the selected input. 18 En y • To reproduce the original sounds, press STEREO. • The system automatically memorizes the settings assigned to each input source. AIR SURROUND XTREME Listening to surround mode of AIR SURROUND XTREME Surround mode buttons Press one of the selected input source and the selected...
The names of the surround mode buttons. Surround mode descriptions Movie This mode is useful when you listen to music contents on media such as DVD, etc. Game This mode is useful when ... the selected input. 18 En y • To reproduce the original sounds, press STEREO. • The system automatically memorizes the settings assigned to each input source. AIR SURROUND XTREME Listening to surround mode of AIR SURROUND XTREME Surround mode buttons Press one of the selected input source and the selected...
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... If you can adjust the position setting. (☞ P. 20) • The setting is set for the best Virtual Surround effect. 1 Press POSITION to enter position mode. The optimum listening area Example: "POSITION L1" 3 Press POSITION again or... (L6, L5, L4, L3, L2, L1, CENTER, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6). AIR SURROUND XTREME Shifting the optimum listening area from side to side This function shifts the optimum listening area from R1 to R6 ... system outputs the test tone for a virtual center speaker so you press TEST after entering position mode, the system automatically exits position mode.
... If you can adjust the position setting. (☞ P. 20) • The setting is set for the best Virtual Surround effect. 1 Press POSITION to enter position mode. The optimum listening area Example: "POSITION L1" 3 Press POSITION again or... (L6, L5, L4, L3, L2, L1, CENTER, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6). AIR SURROUND XTREME Shifting the optimum listening area from side to side This function shifts the optimum listening area from R1 to R6 ... system outputs the test tone for a virtual center speaker so you press TEST after entering position mode, the system automatically exits position mode.
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AREA Press AREA. y To cancel test tone mode, press TEST again. AIR SURROUND XTREME Selecting the optimum listening area You can check the Virtual Surround effect using test tones produced from two modes. NORMAL Select this to sharpen the sound effect. "AREA NORMAL" appears in the front panel ...this to widen the optimal listening area. Each channel outputs the test tone for all the input sources. TEST 20 En Active (virtual) speaker channel The output channel of the test tone appears in the front panel display when NORMAL mode is included in SL and SR. Press ...
AREA Press AREA. y To cancel test tone mode, press TEST again. AIR SURROUND XTREME Selecting the optimum listening area You can check the Virtual Surround effect using test tones produced from two modes. NORMAL Select this to sharpen the sound effect. "AREA NORMAL" appears in the front panel ...this to widen the optimal listening area. Each channel outputs the test tone for all the input sources. TEST 20 En Active (virtual) speaker channel The output channel of the test tone appears in the front panel display when NORMAL mode is included in SL and SR. Press ...
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... back compressed music data stored on (EXTENDED) and off . STEREO Press STEREO to off alternately. Note This operation is only available when surround mode is turned on an iPod or a digital music player. ENHANCER Press ENHANCER. The ENHANCER indicator lights up in memory even when the power... Setting compressed music enhancer This function enhances your listening experience by regenerating the missing harmonics in the front panel display. BASIC OPERATION AIR SURROUND XTREME Using extended stereo mode An extended sound is achieved for a 2 channel source such as a CD player.
... back compressed music data stored on (EXTENDED) and off . STEREO Press STEREO to off alternately. Note This operation is only available when surround mode is turned on an iPod or a digital music player. ENHANCER Press ENHANCER. The ENHANCER indicator lights up in memory even when the power... Setting compressed music enhancer This function enhances your listening experience by regenerating the missing harmonics in the front panel display. BASIC OPERATION AIR SURROUND XTREME Using extended stereo mode An extended sound is achieved for a 2 channel source such as a CD player.
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...when Night listening mode is useful when you to listen to dialog or vocals more clearly at night. Adjusts the output level of the surround/ surround back virtual speaker channels. Control range: +6 to off. (☞ P. 21) • The setting is set for all the input sources. NIGHT ... effects. Control range: +6 to -6 y • You can adjust the volume balance of the center virtual speaker channel. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME BALANCE DURING PLAYBACK You can also adjust the speaker volume while the test tone is output. (☞ P. 20) • The setting is set for all...
...when Night listening mode is useful when you to listen to dialog or vocals more clearly at night. Adjusts the output level of the surround/ surround back virtual speaker channels. Control range: +6 to off. (☞ P. 21) • The setting is set for all the input sources. NIGHT ... effects. Control range: +6 to -6 y • You can adjust the volume balance of the center virtual speaker channel. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME BALANCE DURING PLAYBACK You can also adjust the speaker volume while the test tone is output. (☞ P. 20) • The setting is set for all...
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...power cable. Make sure all cables are connected properly. Adjust the volume level of the surround virtual speaker channels. Connect the system cable firmly. The speakers make no sound. The surround speaker channels make no sound. A digital or highfrequency equipment produces noises. The volume may ... on but immediately shuts off and unplug the system, and then consult your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or Service Center. The subwoofer makes no sound. A speaker cable may be connected improperly. The input source or input setting may be activated. You...
...power cable. Make sure all cables are connected properly. Adjust the volume level of the surround virtual speaker channels. Connect the system cable firmly. The speakers make no sound. The surround speaker channels make no sound. A digital or highfrequency equipment produces noises. The volume may ... on but immediately shuts off and unplug the system, and then consult your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or Service Center. The subwoofer makes no sound. A speaker cable may be connected improperly. The input source or input setting may be activated. You...
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...of 5.1channels (LFE is counted as 0.1 channel). A CD is recorded with fewer speakers. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Glossary ■ AIR SURROUND XTREME New surround technology developed by Yamaha enables surround sound with 16-bit sound at 44.1 kHz, while DVD recording is anywhere from 16...-channel audio. provides a convincing three-dimensional sound field on Dolby Surround programmed material; and is ideally suited to bring the surround experience to traditional front surround technology, the AIR SURROUND XTREME provides a natural surround sound field. ■ Channel (ch) A channel is an ...
...of 5.1channels (LFE is counted as 0.1 channel). A CD is recorded with fewer speakers. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Glossary ■ AIR SURROUND XTREME New surround technology developed by Yamaha enables surround sound with 16-bit sound at 44.1 kHz, while DVD recording is anywhere from 16...-channel audio. provides a convincing three-dimensional sound field on Dolby Surround programmed material; and is ideally suited to bring the surround experience to traditional front surround technology, the AIR SURROUND XTREME provides a natural surround sound field. ■ Channel (ch) A channel is an ...
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...W + 70 W (1 kHz 10% THD + N) Subwoofer 70 W (100 Hz 10% THD + N) FM Tuner • Tuning range [U.S.A. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Specifications YAS-71CU • Type 2 way acoustic suspension magnetic shielding type • Driver Woofer 8 cm (3") cone magnetic shielding type × 4 (L2, R2) Tweeter ...-3/4") • Weight 13 kg (Approx. 28 lbs. 11 oz) * Specifications are subject to achieve 7-channel surround sound with only two front speakers, and without notice. This system employs new technologies and algorithms that make it possible to change without using wall reflections...
...W + 70 W (1 kHz 10% THD + N) Subwoofer 70 W (100 Hz 10% THD + N) FM Tuner • Tuning range [U.S.A. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Specifications YAS-71CU • Type 2 way acoustic suspension magnetic shielding type • Driver Woofer 8 cm (3") cone magnetic shielding type × 4 (L2, R2) Tweeter ...-3/4") • Weight 13 kg (Approx. 28 lbs. 11 oz) * Specifications are subject to achieve 7-channel surround sound with only two front speakers, and without notice. This system employs new technologies and algorithms that make it possible to change without using wall reflections...