Owner's Manual
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... (Asia and General models only) The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the surface of this unit. 3 Locate this unit, do not place: - One that this sound system in a environment with a humidifier) to this unit upside-down. do not locate this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place .../or personal injury. 7 Do not plug in a safe place for future reference. MODEL: Serial No.: The serial number is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to sudden temperature changes from use force on this unit to consume a very small ...
... (Asia and General models only) The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the surface of this unit. 3 Locate this unit, do not place: - One that this sound system in a environment with a humidifier) to this unit upside-down. do not locate this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place .../or personal injury. 7 Do not plug in a safe place for future reference. MODEL: Serial No.: The serial number is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to sudden temperature changes from use force on this unit to consume a very small ...
Owner's Manual
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...42 Basic XM Satellite Radio operations 43 XM Satellite Radio search modes 44 Setting XM Satellite Radio preset channels 47 RECORDING 50 SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS 51 For movie/video sources 51 For music sources 53 ADVANCED OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATIONS 54 Using the sleep timer...21 Turning on the power 21 BASIC SETUP 22 Using the BASIC SETUP menu 22 BASIC OPERATION PLAYBACK 25 Basic operations 25 Selecting sound field programs 27 Selecting input modes 32 FM/AM TUNING 34 Automatic and manual tuning 34 Presetting stations 35 Selecting preset stations ...
...42 Basic XM Satellite Radio operations 43 XM Satellite Radio search modes 44 Setting XM Satellite Radio preset channels 47 RECORDING 50 SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS 51 For movie/video sources 51 For music sources 53 ADVANCED OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATIONS 54 Using the sleep timer...21 Turning on the power 21 BASIC SETUP 22 Using the BASIC SETUP menu 22 BASIC OPERATION PLAYBACK 25 Basic operations 25 Selecting sound field programs 27 Selecting input modes 32 FM/AM TUNING 34 Automatic and manual tuning 34 Presetting stations 35 Selecting preset stations ...
Owner's Manual
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...Component video input/output capability ◆ Video signal conversion (Composite video ↔ S-video → Component video) capability for the creation of sound fields ◆ Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX decoder ◆ DTS/DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 decoder ... to 20 kHz, 8 Ω) Front: 90 W + 90 W Center: 90 W Surround: 90 W + 90 W Surround back: 90 W Sound field features ◆ Proprietary YAMAHA technology for monitor out ◆ Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks ◆ Sleep timer ◆ Cinema and music night listening modes ◆...
...Component video input/output capability ◆ Video signal conversion (Composite video ↔ S-video → Component video) capability for the creation of sound fields ◆ Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX decoder ◆ DTS/DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 decoder ... to 20 kHz, 8 Ω) Front: 90 W + 90 W Center: 90 W Surround: 90 W + 90 W Surround back: 90 W Sound field features ◆ Proprietary YAMAHA technology for monitor out ◆ Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks ◆ Sleep timer ◆ Cinema and music night listening modes ◆...
Owner's Manual
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Selects the speaker channel to be a 4 to 5-second delay before this unit can reproduce sound. Selects the tuning frequency when the colon (:) is not in the memory. To reproduce source signals from these jacks, select V-AUX as a game console. ZONE ...
Selects the speaker channel to be a 4 to 5-second delay before this unit can reproduce sound. Selects the tuning frequency when the colon (:) is not in the memory. To reproduce source signals from these jacks, select V-AUX as a game console. ZONE ...
Owner's Manual
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... audio signals are output to the OUTPUT jacks or to adjust the bass/treble balance for private listening with headphones. C STRAIGHT (EFFECT) Switches the sound fields off the set of this unit's input jacks (see page 26). D FM/AM, XM* Switches the reception band when the unit is...) are output directly from their respective speakers without effect processing. When STRAIGHT is connected to two or more of front speakers connected to select sound field programs or adjust the bass/treble balance (in tuner mode. I MULTI CH INPUT Selects the source connected to the left and right ...
... audio signals are output to the OUTPUT jacks or to adjust the bass/treble balance for private listening with headphones. C STRAIGHT (EFFECT) Switches the sound fields off the set of this unit's input jacks (see page 26). D FM/AM, XM* Switches the reception band when the unit is...) are output directly from their respective speakers without effect processing. When STRAIGHT is connected to two or more of front speakers connected to select sound field programs or adjust the bass/treble balance (in tuner mode. I MULTI CH INPUT Selects the source connected to the left and right ...
Owner's Manual
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...CH STRAIGHT ENT. Use SELECT to playback 2-channel sources in tuner mode. 8 Cursor buttons u / d / j / i /ENTER Use to select and adjust sound field program parameters or SET MENU items. Press j / i to select a preset station group (A to be adjusted and sets the level. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote... of multi-channel software (see page 66). 3 Input selector buttons Select the input source and change the control area. 4 Sound field program/numeric buttons Use to select sound field programs. Use numbers 1 through 8 to set of front speakers connected to the A and/or B terminals on the ...
...CH STRAIGHT ENT. Use SELECT to playback 2-channel sources in tuner mode. 8 Cursor buttons u / d / j / i /ENTER Use to select and adjust sound field program parameters or SET MENU items. Press j / i to select a preset station group (A to be adjusted and sets the level. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote... of multi-channel software (see page 66). 3 Input selector buttons Select the input source and change the control area. 4 Sound field program/numeric buttons Use to select sound field programs. Use numbers 1 through 8 to set of front speakers connected to the A and/or B terminals on the ...
Owner's Manual
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... or decreases the volume level. LEVEL TITLE BAND PRESET/CH EFFECT SET MENU MENU SRCH MODE ENTER A-E/CAT. F VOLUME +/- G MUTE Mutes the sound. H STRAIGHT (EFFECT), ENT.* Switches the sound fields off or on the main unit during operation. extremely low temperatures - Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote...
... or decreases the volume level. LEVEL TITLE BAND PRESET/CH EFFECT SET MENU MENU SRCH MODE ENTER A-E/CAT. F VOLUME +/- G MUTE Mutes the sound. H STRAIGHT (EFFECT), ENT.* Switches the sound fields off or on the main unit during operation. extremely low temperatures - Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote...
Owner's Manual
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...Decoder indicators When any of speakers are connected. F SP A B indicators Light up according to show the current input source. 5 Sound field indicators Light to indicate the active DSP sound fields. E NIGHT indicator Lights up when this unit is selected (see page 26). 4 Input source indicators A cursor lights to...TUNED indicator Lights up when this unit is tuned into a station. 9 STEREO indicator Lights up when you select a HiFi DSP sound field program. A MUTE indicator Flashes while the MUTE function is lit. 0 MEMORY indicator Flashes to the set of front speakers selected. Presence...
...Decoder indicators When any of speakers are connected. F SP A B indicators Light up according to show the current input source. 5 Sound field indicators Light to indicate the active DSP sound fields. E NIGHT indicator Lights up when this unit is selected (see page 26). 4 Input source indicators A cursor lights to...TUNED indicator Lights up when this unit is tuned into a station. 9 STEREO indicator Lights up when you select a HiFi DSP sound field program. A MUTE indicator Flashes while the MUTE function is lit. 0 MEMORY indicator Flashes to the set of front speakers selected. Presence...
Owner's Manual
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...the subwoofer is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from each speaker from any or all channels, but also for the main source sound plus effect sounds. Center speaker (C) The center speaker is not practical to reduce wall reflections. 1.8 m (6 ft) Front speakers (FR and FL).... You can do without it to the monitor as possible, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is not so critical, because low bass sounds are used for the center channel sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). PREPARATION SPEAKER SETUP SPEAKER SETUP Speaker placement The speaker ...
...the subwoofer is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from each speaker from any or all channels, but also for the main source sound plus effect sounds. Center speaker (C) The center speaker is not practical to reduce wall reflections. 1.8 m (6 ft) Front speakers (FR and FL).... You can do without it to the monitor as possible, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is not so critical, because low bass sounds are used for the center channel sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). PREPARATION SPEAKER SETUP SPEAKER SETUP Speaker placement The speaker ...
Owner's Manual
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...and Asia models) 1 2 1 Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8") of insulation from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will use 4 or 6 ohm speakers, be heard from the end of each speaker cable. 2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable together to the ... circuits. 3 Unscrew the knob. 4 Insert one bare wire into the end of insulated cables running side by side. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be sure to set this unit's speaker impedance setting to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), "+" (red) and "-" (black) properly. ...
...and Asia models) 1 2 1 Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8") of insulation from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will use 4 or 6 ohm speakers, be heard from the end of each speaker cable. 2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable together to the ... circuits. 3 Unscrew the knob. 4 Insert one bare wire into the end of insulated cables running side by side. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be sure to set this unit's speaker impedance setting to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), "+" (red) and "-" (black) properly. ...
Owner's Manual
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...SUB WOOFER CENTER RL Subwoofer out RL Center out Multi-format player/ Front External decoder Surround out out Notes • When you cannot select sound field programs. • This unit does not redirect signals input to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. We recommend... that you connect at least a 5.1-channel speaker system before using this unit automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and you select MULTI CH INPUT as the input source, this feature. • When headphones are used, only front left and...
...SUB WOOFER CENTER RL Subwoofer out RL Center out Multi-format player/ Front External decoder Surround out out Notes • When you cannot select sound field programs. • This unit does not redirect signals input to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. We recommend... that you connect at least a 5.1-channel speaker system before using this unit automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and you select MULTI CH INPUT as the input source, this feature. • When headphones are used, only front left and...
Owner's Manual
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...select the AMP mode, then press SPEAKERS A or B on the remote control) to select the front speakers you want to use the detailed parameters in SOUND MENU (page 58) instead of the room you disconnect your system. 22 ROOM: S M >L Select the size of using BASIC SETUP. •... Altering any parameters in BASIC SETUP will reset all parameters in SOUND MENU. • Initial settings are defined as follows: [U.S.A. In general, the room sizes are indicated in your system quickly and with minimal effort. AMP ...
...select the AMP mode, then press SPEAKERS A or B on the remote control) to select the front speakers you want to use the detailed parameters in SOUND MENU (page 58) instead of the room you disconnect your system. 22 ROOM: S M >L Select the size of using BASIC SETUP. •... Altering any parameters in BASIC SETUP will reset all parameters in SOUND MENU. • Initial settings are defined as follows: [U.S.A. In general, the room sizes are indicated in your system quickly and with minimal effort. AMP ...
Owner's Manual
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...with headphones ("SILENT CINEMA") "SILENT CINEMA" allows you connect headphones to the PHONES jack while listening to select a sound field program. (See page 51 for details about sound field programs.) PROGRAM Front panel or AMP STEREO 1 MUSIC 2 ENTERTAIN 3 MOVIE 4 STANDARD SELECT EXTD SUR. y... CINEMA" activates automatically whenever you to 0 dB, audio output automatically bypasses this unit's tone control circuitry. ■ To mute the sound Press MUTE on the remote control. To resume the audio output, press MUTE again (or press VOLUME +/-). Press TONE CONTROL on the...
...with headphones ("SILENT CINEMA") "SILENT CINEMA" allows you connect headphones to the PHONES jack while listening to select a sound field program. (See page 51 for details about sound field programs.) PROGRAM Front panel or AMP STEREO 1 MUSIC 2 ENTERTAIN 3 MOVIE 4 STANDARD SELECT EXTD SUR. y... CINEMA" activates automatically whenever you to 0 dB, audio output automatically bypasses this unit's tone control circuitry. ■ To mute the sound Press MUTE on the remote control. To resume the audio output, press MUTE again (or press VOLUME +/-). Press TONE CONTROL on the...
Owner's Manual
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..." in the front panel display. ■ Playing video sources in the front panel display, no other source can combine a video image from a video source with sound from the MULTI CH INPUT jacks together with INPUT (or one of the selected program appears in the front panel display. CD MD/CD-R TUNER... to select a video source, then select an audio source. MULTI CH INPUT MULTI CH IN or Front panel Remote control MULTI CH INPUT PLAYBACK Selecting sound field programs ■ Front panel operation (U.S.A.
..." in the front panel display. ■ Playing video sources in the front panel display, no other source can combine a video image from a video source with sound from the MULTI CH INPUT jacks together with INPUT (or one of the selected program appears in the front panel display. CD MD/CD-R TUNER... to select a video source, then select an audio source. MULTI CH INPUT MULTI CH IN or Front panel Remote control MULTI CH INPUT PLAYBACK Selecting sound field programs ■ Front panel operation (U.S.A.
Owner's Manual
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... when MULTI CH INPUT is present in 6.1 channels. Off (OFF) Decoders are played back in 6.1 channels. EFFECT SET MENU MENU SRCH MODE Sound field program buttons Press AMP to select the desired program. DIRECT ST. 5 6 7 8 A SPEAKERS B 9 0 NIGHT 10 STRAIGHT ENT.... Notes • When you connected a surround back speaker, use this unit automatically selects the last sound field program used to switch between 5.1 and 6.1-channel playback. PRESET/CH A-E/CAT. EX/ES For playing back Dolby Digital signals in 6.1 channels using...
... when MULTI CH INPUT is present in 6.1 channels. Off (OFF) Decoders are played back in 6.1 channels. EFFECT SET MENU MENU SRCH MODE Sound field program buttons Press AMP to select the desired program. DIRECT ST. 5 6 7 8 A SPEAKERS B 9 0 NIGHT 10 STRAIGHT ENT.... Notes • When you connected a surround back speaker, use this unit automatically selects the last sound field program used to switch between 5.1 and 6.1-channel playback. PRESET/CH A-E/CAT. EX/ES For playing back Dolby Digital signals in 6.1 channels using...
Owner's Manual
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...ST. Remote control Effect.Lvl:MID • Select MIN for minimum compression. • Select MID for standard compression. • Select MAX for all sounds. • Select OFF if you do not play DTS-encoded CDs in this function. Notes • You cannot use the night listening modes with ... on the type of compression. This adjusts the level of material you are input, this unit's decoders and DSP processors to enjoy pure high fidelity sound from the subwoofer. • TONE CONTROL (page 26) and SET MENU (page 56) settings are not effective. • The front panel display ...
...ST. Remote control Effect.Lvl:MID • Select MIN for minimum compression. • Select MID for standard compression. • Select MAX for all sounds. • Select OFF if you do not play DTS-encoded CDs in this function. Notes • You cannot use the night listening modes with ... on the type of compression. This adjusts the level of material you are input, this unit's decoders and DSP processors to enjoy pure high fidelity sound from the subwoofer. • TONE CONTROL (page 26) and SET MENU (page 56) settings are not effective. • The front panel display ...
Owner's Manual
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... you set to NONE (see page 58), Virtual CINEMA DSP activates automatically whenever you want to turn the sound effect back on. 31 It creates virtual speakers to reproduce the natural sound field. When MULTI CH INPUT is set "SUR. When headphones are connected to the PHONES jack. 2ch ...Stereo y You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback even from the display when you select a CINEMA DSP sound field program. Note Virtual CINEMA DSP will not activate, even when "SUR. LR" to NONE (see page 58) in "BASS OUT". ■ ...
... you set to NONE (see page 58), Virtual CINEMA DSP activates automatically whenever you want to turn the sound effect back on. 31 It creates virtual speakers to reproduce the natural sound field. When MULTI CH INPUT is set "SUR. When headphones are connected to the PHONES jack. 2ch ...Stereo y You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback even from the display when you select a CINEMA DSP sound field program. Note Virtual CINEMA DSP will not activate, even when "SUR. LR" to NONE (see page 58) in "BASS OUT". ■ ...
Owner's Manual
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INPUT 2 Press INPUT MODE to select an input mode. If no analog signals are input, no sound is output. AMP STRAIGHT then ENT. EFFECT STRAIGHT 32 Do the following order: 1) Digital signals* 2) Analog signals DTS Selects only digital signals encoded...digital output data of the current input signal. 1 Select the input source. ANALOG Selects only analog signals. If no DTS signals are input, no sound is output. * If this unit detects a Dolby Digital or DTS signal, the decoder automatically switches to the appropriate decoder. PLAYBACK Selecting input modes ...
INPUT 2 Press INPUT MODE to select an input mode. If no analog signals are input, no sound is output. AMP STRAIGHT then ENT. EFFECT STRAIGHT 32 Do the following order: 1) Digital signals* 2) Analog signals DTS Selects only digital signals encoded...digital output data of the current input signal. 1 Select the input source. ANALOG Selects only analog signals. If no DTS signals are input, no sound is output. * If this unit detects a Dolby Digital or DTS signal, the decoder automatically switches to the appropriate decoder. PLAYBACK Selecting input modes ...
Owner's Manual
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..., etc. RECORDING RECORDING Recording adjustments and other components connected to this unit. • The setting of TONE CONTROL, VOLUME, "SP LEVEL" (page 59) and the sound field programs does not affect recorded material. • A source connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks of this unit cannot be made. Therefore, when recording...
..., etc. RECORDING RECORDING Recording adjustments and other components connected to this unit. • The setting of TONE CONTROL, VOLUME, "SP LEVEL" (page 59) and the sound field programs does not affect recorded material. • A source connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks of this unit cannot be made. Therefore, when recording...
Owner's Manual
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...be used with multi-channel sources, like TV programs, video tapes, etc. SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS This unit is equipped with a YAMAHA digital sound field processing (DSP) chip containing several sound field programs which you can use to enhance your listening preference, and not ...purely on the name of the program itself. This unit is relatively narrow, the surround sound field employs the sound environment of a large concert hall. y The YAMAHA CINEMA DSP modes are at an actual jazz or rock concert. Thus you are compatible with all ...
...be used with multi-channel sources, like TV programs, video tapes, etc. SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS This unit is equipped with a YAMAHA digital sound field processing (DSP) chip containing several sound field programs which you can use to enhance your listening preference, and not ...purely on the name of the program itself. This unit is relatively narrow, the surround sound field employs the sound environment of a large concert hall. y The YAMAHA CINEMA DSP modes are at an actual jazz or rock concert. Thus you are compatible with all ...