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Yamaha DVX-S301 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI...
  • Page 2 Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System with a built-in power amplifier. The subwoofer system (NX-SW300 and NX-SW301) employs Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology which YAMAHA has developed for reproducing higher quality super- bass sound. This super-bass sound adds a more realistic, theater-in-the-home effect to your stereo system.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. * Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated...
  • Page 4 This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
  • Page 5 YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than as specified.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Placing the center speaker... 12 Placing the front/surround speakers ... 13 Placing the subwoofer ... 13 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS... 14 Connecting the speakers (DVX-S301)... 14 Connecting the speakers (DVX-S302)... 15 Connecting the speakers (DVX-S303)... 16 Connecting the speaker cables ... 17 Connecting the subwoofer...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this unit. This Owner’s Manual explains the basic operation of this unit. Notes about discs – This receiver is designed for use with the following discs: Super Audio CD (Super Audio CD), DVD- Video, Video CD, Super Video CD, Audio CD, CD- R, CD-RW, DVD-Audio, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RW (VR format).
  • Page 8 - and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.
  • Page 9 INTRODUCTION DVX-S301 DVD receiver (DVR-S300) Subwoofer (NX-SW301) Center speaker (NX-C301) Front/Surround speakers (x4) (NX-S301) DVX-S302 DVD receiver (DVR-S300) Subwoofer (NX-SW301) Center speaker (NX-C302) Front/Surround speakers (x4) (NX-S302)

  • Page 10: Supplied Accessories

    DVX-S303 DVD receiver (DVR-S300) Subwoofer (NX-SW300) Center speaker (NX-C302) Front/Surround speakers (x 4) (NX-S302) ■ Supplied accessories FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Remote control POWER PROG TOP MENU/RETURN MENU PRESET SUBTITLE AUDIO TV VOL INPUT Batteries (x 2) Video pin cable System control cable (4 m ) Speaker cables...

  • Page 11: Functional Overview

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW ■ Top and front panels (DVR-S300) 1 STANDBY/ON Turns on the DVD receiver, or sets it to the standby mode (see “Auto eco power standby mode” on page 28). Opens/closes the disc tray. 3 b / a , w / f DVD/CD mode: selects the previous/next track or chapter.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel (Dvr-S300)

    ■ Rear panel (DVR-S300) (U.K. and Europe models) 1 AC power cord Connect to a standard AC outlet. 2 AV MONITOR OUT terminal (U.K. and Europe models only) Connect to your TV (see page 19). 3 VIDEO output terminal Connect to the video (composite) jack on your TV (see page 19).

  • Page 13: Rear Panel (Nx-Sw300)

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW ■ Rear panel (NX-SW300) 1 SYSTEM CONNECTOR terminal Connect to the DVD receiver. 2 SPEAKER terminals Connect to the speakers. 3 AC power cord Connect to a standard AC outlet. ■ Rear panel (NX-SW301) 1 SYSTEM CONNECTOR terminal Connect to the DVD receiver.

  • Page 14: Remote Control (For Dvr-S300)

    ■ Remote control (For DVR-S300) SLEEP POWER POWER DIMMER SCAN PAGE PROG REPEAT A - B SHUFFLE TOP MENU/RETURN ON SCREEN ENTER MENU SET UP PRESET NIGHT SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE ZOOM TV VOL TV CH BASS EFFECT SURR MUTE INPUT TUNER DVD/CD Note...
  • Page 15 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW C AUDIO Selects an audio language (DVD) or an audio channel (VCD). D TV VOL (+ / –) Adjusts the TV volume. E TV CH (+ / –) Switches the TV channel. F TV INPUT Switches the TV input. G EFFECT Selects a sound effect.

  • Page 16: Connections

    ■ Roles and layout of the speakers To enjoy quality sounds you need to place the speakers in their appropriate positions and install them correctly. The following show the recommended layout of the speakers. DVX-S301 DVD receiver Center speaker Front speaker (L) –...

  • Page 17: Placing The Center Speaker

    – After attaching each speaker, check that the speaker is fixed securely. YAMAHA will bear no reponsibility for any accidents caused by improper installations. Screws (3.5 to 4 mm dia.,...

  • Page 18: Placing The Front/Surround Speakers

    – After attaching each speaker, check that the speaker is fixed securely. YAMAHA will bear no reponsibility for any accidents caused by improper installations. Hanging on a wall (NX-S301) You can hang the speakers on a wall using a commercially available bracket and screws (Diameter: 6 mm).

  • Page 19: System Connections

    SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting the speakers (DVX-S301) Notes – Do not connect the power cord of the subwoofer and DVD receiver into an AC outlet until all cable connections are completed. – Please refer to the pages below for detailed information on how connect each speaker.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Speakers (Dvx-S302)

    ■ Connecting the speakers (DVX-S302) Notes – Do not connect the power cord of the subwoofer and DVD receiver into an AC outlet until all cable connections are completed. – Please refer to the pages below for detailed information on how connect each speaker. Front speaker (R) NX-S302 (page 17)

  • Page 21: Connecting The Speakers (Dvx-S303)

    SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting the speakers (DVX-S303) Notes – Do not connect the power cord of the subwoofer and DVD receiver into an AC outlet until all cable connections are completed. – Please refer to the pages below for detailed information on how to connect each speaker. Front speaker Front speaker NX-S302...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Speaker Cables

    ■ Connecting the speaker cables Connect the speaker cable with the color band to the plus (Red (+)) connector on the front/center/surround speakers and with the white line to the minus (Black (–)) connector. Lever (Black) Press the lever down, then insert the cable into the hole and release the lever.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Dvd Receiver And The Subwoofer

    SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting the DVD receiver and the subwoofer Connect the subwoofer to the DVD receiver using the system control cable. Attach one end to the subwoofer and the other to the SYSTEM CONNECTOR terminal at the rear of the DVD receiver. TO NX-SW300 SYSTEM CONNECTOR...

  • Page 24: Other Connections

    ■ Connecting a TV Notes – You only need to make one video connection from the following options (A,B,C, or D), depending on the capabilities of your TV. – Do not connect the power cords until all cable connections are completed. <A>...

  • Page 25: Connecting The Fm/Am Antennas

    OTHER CONNECTIONS TV IN terminal <E> To listen to TV channels through this DVD receiver, use the audio cables (white/red, not supplied) to connect the TV IN jacks to the corresponding audio out jacks on your Notes – When using AV MONITOR OUT terminal to listen to the TV channels, set the DVD receiver’s component setting to “RGB”...

  • Page 26: Connecting External Av Components

    ■ Connecting external AV components If you connect external AV equipment such as a VCR, cassette deck or digital audio component to the following AV jacks on the DVD receiver, you can enjoy those AV sources with the DVD receiver. Also, you can record AV sources played on the DVD receiver using the recording equipment.

  • Page 27: Connecting Digital Audio Components

    OTHER CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting digital audio components Digital audio component Listening to playback Connect the DVD receiver’s DIGITAL IN jack to the DIGITAL OUT jack on a digital audio component. Before starting operation, press AUX repeatedly to select “ ” in order to activate the input source. AUX DIGITAL Notes –...

  • Page 28: Getting Started

    ■ Inserting batteries into the remote control 1 Open the battery compartment. 2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+/–) inside the compartment. 3 Close the battery compartment. To replace the batteries If the batteries grow old, the effective operation distance of the remote control decreases considerably.

  • Page 29: Setting A Tv

    GETTING STARTED ■ Setting a TV Note Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections (see “Connecting a TV” on page 19). 1 Press DVD/CD. → “ ” appears in the display panel. DVD/CD 2 Turn on the TV and set to the correct video-in channel. →...
  • Page 30 Setting the TV display Set the aspect ratio of the DVD receiver according to the TV you have connected. The format you select must be available on the disc. If it is not, the TV display setting will not affect the picture during playback. 1 In DVD/CD mode, press SET UP.

  • Page 31: Setting Language Preferences

    GETTING STARTED ■ Setting language preferences You can select your preferred language settings so that this receiver will automatically switch to your preferred language whenever you load a disc. If the language selected is not available on the disc, the disc’s default setting language will be used instead.

  • Page 32: Setting Speaker Channels

    ■ Setting speaker channels You can adjust the delay times (for center and surround speakers only) and volume level for individual speakers. These adjustments let you optimize the sound of your system to best suit your surroundings and setup. Note Press on the remote control to select the multi- SURR...

  • Page 33: Disc Operation

    DISC OPERATION IMPORTANT! If the inhibit icon ( or “X”) appears on the TV – screen when a button is pressed, the function for that button is not available on the current disc or at the current time. DVD discs and players are designed with regional –...

  • Page 34: Selecting Various Repeat Shuffle Functions

    ■ Selecting various repeat shuffle functions Repeat play mode Repeat chapter/title/disc (DVD-V) Each time you press REPEAT, the display changes as follows: CHAPTER REPEAT OFF DISC CHAPTER*: repeats the current chapter. TITLE: repeats the current title. DISC*: repeats the entire disc. REPEAT OFF: exits repeat mode.

  • Page 35: Other Operations For Video Playback (Dvd/Vcd/Svcd)

    DISC OPERATION ■ Other operations for video playback (DVD/VCD/SVCD) POWER DIMMER SLEEP POWER SCAN PAGE PROG REPEAT A - B SHUFFLE TOP MENU/RETURN ON SCREEN TOP MENU/ RETURN ENTER MENU SET UP MENU PRESET SUBTITLE NIGHT SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE ZOOM AUDIO TV VOL TV CH...
  • Page 36 Advancing by frame 1 During playback, press e on the remote control. → Play will pause and sound will be mute. 2 Press e again to select the next picture frame. 3 To resume normal playback, press h. Changing sound track language This operation works only on DVDs with multiple soundtrack language, you can change the language you want while playing a DVD.
  • Page 37 DISC OPERATION Preview function Preview function includes the following 2 types. Digest: This function displays a thumbnail to help you to preview the following sections of the disc. TITLE, CHAPTER, GROUP, TRACK Interval: This function divides the following options at regular intervals to help you preview the scene you want to see.

  • Page 38: Playing Mp3/Jpeg/Divx® Discs

    ■ Playing MP3/JPEG/DivX This receiver can play DivX ® , MP3, JPEG, VCD and SVCD files on a personally recorded CD-R/RW disc or commercial CD. Note You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel (see “Setting a TV”...

  • Page 39: Playing Super Audio Cds

    DISC OPERATION Playing MP3 music and a JPEG picture simultaneously 1 Load an MP3 disc containing both music and picture data. → The disc menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Select an MP3 track and press h to start playback. 3 During MP3 music playback, select a picture folder from the TV screen and press h.

  • Page 40: Special Features For Picture Disc Playback

    ■ Special features for picture disc playback 1 Load a picture disc (Kodak Picture CD/JPEG). → For Kodak discs, the slide show begins. → For JPEG discs, the picture menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Press h to start the slideshow. Note You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel (see “Setting a TV”...

  • Page 41: Dvd Setup Menu Options

    DVD SETUP MENU OPTIONS DVD SETUP MENU OPTIONS This setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customize the DVD receiver to suit your particular requirements. ■ General setup menu 1 In DVD/CD mode, press SET UP. 2 Press to select the [GENERAL SETUP PAGE].
  • Page 42 To exit the menu, press SET UP. ® DivX VOD registration code Yamaha provides you with the DivX Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX information, go to www.divx.com/vod. 1 In [GENERAL SETUP PAGE], press highlight [DIVX(R) VOD CODE], then press →...

  • Page 43: Audio Setup Menu

    DVD SETUP MENU OPTIONS ■ Audio setup menu 1 In DVD/CD mode, press SET UP. 2 Press to select [AUDIO SETUP PAGE]. 3 Press ENTER (OK) to confirm. AUDIO SETUP PAGE SPEAKER SETUP CD UPSAMPLING NIGHT MODE LIP SYNC Speaker setup This menu contains setup options for audio output so that you can set your speakers to reproduce high quality surround sound.

  • Page 44: Video Setup Menu

    ■ Video setup menu 1 In DVD/CD mode, press SET UP. 2 Press to select [VIDEO SETUP PAGE] icon. 3 Press ENTER (OK) to confirm. VIDEO SETUP PAGE TV TYPE TV DISPLAY PROGRESSIVE PICTURE SETTING COMPONENT BLACK LEVEL CLOSED CAPTION TV type This menu contains the options for selecting the color system that matches the connected TV.
  • Page 45 DVD SETUP MENU OPTIONS BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST TINT COLOR 4 Press to highlight one of the following options. BRIGHTNESS Increase the value to brighten the picture or vice versa. Zero (0) is the average setting value. CONTRAST Increase the value to sharpen the picture or vice versa. Zero (0) is the average contrast.

  • Page 46: Preference Setup Menu

    ■ Preference setup menu 1 Press s twice to stop playback (if necessary), then press SET UP. 2 Press to select the ‘Preference Setup’ icon. 3 Press ENTER (OK) to confirm. PREFERENCE PAGE AUDIO SUBTITLE DISC MENU PARENTAL MP3/JPEG NAV VR LIST PASSWORD Audio, subtitle and disc menus...
  • Page 47 DVD SETUP MENU OPTIONS Rating explanation 1 KID SAFE General audience; recommended as acceptable for – viewers of all ages. 3 PG Parental guidance suggested. – 4 PG13 Material is unsuitable for children under age 13. – 5 PGR Parental guidance - restricted; recommended that –...
  • Page 48 TITLE DIGEST This function will display thumbnails of titles on the screen. A maximum of six thumbnails are displayed per page. → In ORIGINAL LIST mode, the originally recorded titles on the disc are displayed. → In PLAY LIST mode, every title in the play list is displayed.

  • Page 49: Tuner Operations

    TUNER OPERATIONS Note Make sure the FM and AM antennas are connected to this receiver. ■ Tuning radio stations 1 Press TUNER to select “ TUNER/FM ”. 2 Press briefly on the remote control. → “ ” appears. SEARCH → The next radio station is tuned automatically.
  • Page 50 3 Press and hold PROG until “ AUTO PRESET → If a radio station is stored in one of the earlier presets, the same radio station will not store under another preset number. → If no preset number is selected, automatic preset will begin from preset (1) and all former presets will be overridden.

  • Page 51: Sound Controls

    SOUND CONTROLS Note For proper surround sound, make sure the speakers and subwoofer are connected to this receiver (see “Connecting the subwoofer” on page 17). PRESET NIGHT SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE ZOOM TV VOL TV CH BASS EFFECT EFFECT SURR MUTE INPUT SURR TUNER...

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Volume Level

    ■ Adjusting the volume level Use the VOLUME control (or press VOL (+/–) on the remote control) to increase or decrease the volume level. → “ ” is the minimum volume level and VOL MIN “ ” is the maximum volume level. VOL MAX To mute the volume temporarily Press MUTE on the remote control.

  • Page 53: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Setting remote control codes Once you set the appropriate remote control codes, you can use this remote to control your other components. The remote control automatically switches to the appropriate control mode for that component. POWER DIMMER SLEEP POWER SCAN...

  • Page 54: Dimming The Display Screen

    Cable and satellite tuner operations Press AUX for the cable and satellite tuner operations. SLEEP POWER POWER DIMMER POWER (TV) SCAN PAGE PROG REPEAT A - B SHUFFLE TOP MENU/RETURN ON SCREEN ENTER (OK) ENTER MENU SET UP PRESET NIGHT SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE ZOOM...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    If there is any problem with your CinemaStation system, check the following items. If you cannot solve your problem with the following remedies or if your problem is not listed below, turn off and unplug the CinemaStation, then consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Problem...
  • Page 56 Problem Sound played on the DVD receiver cannot be recorded with an external recorder Sounds played on the AV equipment connected to the DVD receiver cannot be recorded with external recording equipment The volume does not increase or sounds are distorted There is no sound from the center, surround speakers and subwoofer...

  • Page 57: Glossary

    GLOSSARY Analog Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image.
  • Page 58 GLOSSARY Parental control Limits Disc play according to the age of the users or the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback will be prohibited if the software’s level is higher than the user- set level.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS DVD RECEIVER DVX-S300 TUNER SECTION FM Tuning Range 87.50 to 108.00 MHz AM Tuning Range - Canada model 530 to 1700 kHz - Europe, U.K., Australia and Korea models 531 to1602 kHz - Taiwan and Asia models 531 to 1602 kHz/530 to 1700 kHz DISC SECTION Laser Type Semiconductor...
  • Page 60 SUBWOOFER NX-SW300 Power Supply Rating - Taiwan model 110–120 V, 50/60 Hz - Asia model 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz - Korea model 220 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption 360 W System Bass Reflex System Ω Impedance Speaker Driver 16 cm woofer Frequency Response 40 Hz –...
  • Page 62 LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES LISTE DES CODES DE COMMANDE Yamaha 1009, 1011, 1036, 1068 Admiral 1033, 1080 Aiko 1032 Akai 1011 Alba 1005, 1013, 1014, 1064, 1076 1009, 1011 Audiovox 1032, 1053, 1079, 1083 Belcor 1009 Bell & Howell 1007, 1039...
  • Page 63 Visual Matrix Quasar 3001 Radio Shack 3051, 3070 3072 3073 Rembrandt 3004 Runco 3001 Salora 3026 Samsung 3014, 3040 Satbox 3024 Scientific 3003, 3032, 3049 Scientific Atlanta 3003, 3008, 3021 Seawoo 3045 Signal 3007 Signature 3004 Starcom 3002, 3007 Stargate 3007 Starquest 3007...
  • Page 64 Schwaiger 4009, 4041 Seemann 4031, 4046 4030, 4034 Siemens 4008 Skymaster 4019, 4044, 4051 Sony 4017, 4018 Strong 4062 Sunstar 4043 Tantec 4023, 4037 Technisat 4001, 4039 Techniland 4026 Telefunken 4034 Teleka 4015, 4052 Telesat 4051 Thomson 4037, 4059 Tonna 4026, 4053 Toshiba 4089, 4071, 4075...
  • Page 65 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD18 7GQ, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA...

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