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Yamaha RX-V757 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 RX-V757 AV Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: 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 “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 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 4 Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference. 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 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION FEATURES... 2 GETTING STARTED... 3 Supplied accessories ... 3 Installing batteries in the remote control ... 3 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ... 4 Front panel ... 4 Remote control... 6 Using the remote control ... 7 Front panel display ... 8 Rear panel ...

  • Page 6: Features

    Center: 100 W Surround: 100 W + 100 W Surround back: 100 W + 100 W Sound field features Proprietary YAMAHA technology for the creation of sound fields Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX decoder DTS/DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6,...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Supplied accessories Please check that you received all of the following parts. Remote control Batteries (4) (AAA, R03, UM-4) TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR LEARN SYSTEM POWER STANDBY SLEEP INPUT MODE PHONO MULTI CH IN V-AUX TUNER MD/CD-R DTV/CBL VCR 1 DVR/VCR2 SELECT POWER POWER...

  • Page 8: Controls And Functions

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel OPTIMIZER MIC PHONES SPEAKERS STANDBY SILENT CINEMA 1 STANDBY/ON Turns on this unit or sets it to the standby mode. When you turn on this unit, you will hear a click and there will be a 4 to 5-second delay before this unit can reproduce sound.
  • Page 9 PHONES (SILENT CINEMA) jack Outputs audio signals for private listening with headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals are output to the PRE OUT jacks or to the speakers. All Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals are mixed down to the left and right headphone channels. B SPEAKERS A/B Turns on or off the set of front speakers connected to the A and/or B terminals on the rear panel each time the...

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control This section describes the function of each control on the remote control used to control this unit. To operate other components, see “REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES” on page 75. TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR SYSTEM STANDBY POWER SLEEP PHONO V-AUX TUNER...

  • Page 11: Using The Remote Control

    C CLEAR Use to clear functions acquired when using the learn and rename features, or setting remote control codes (see page 81). D LEARN Use to set up manufacturer codes or program functions from other remote controls (see pages 76 and 79). E SLEEP Sets the sleep timer.

  • Page 12: Front Panel Display

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display DVR/VCR2 VCR1 VIRTUAL SILENT CINEMA MATRIX DISCRETE DIGITAL STANDARD ZONE2 NIGHT PL x (U.S.A., Canada, Australia, U.K. and Europe models only) 1 Decoder indicators When any of this unit’s decoders function, the respective indicator lights up. 2 VIRTUAL indicator Lights up when Virtual CINEMA DSP is active (see page 36).
  • Page 13 K SLEEP indicator Lights up while the sleep timer is on. L 96/24 indicator Lights up when a DTS 96/24 signal is input to this unit. M LFE indicator Lights up when the input signal contains the LFE signal. N Input channel indicators Indicate the channel components of the current digital input signal.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Rear panel AUDIO AUDIO PHONO VIDEO DIGITAL OUTPUT MD/CD-R DTV/ OPTICAL (PLAY) /CD-R MD/CD-R (REC) VCR 1 FRONT DTV/CBL SURROUND DVR/ VCR 2 SURROUND BACK COAXIAL VIDEO WOOFER CENTER ZONE 2 DIGITAL MONITOR OUT INPUT MULTI CH INPUT OUTPUT 1 DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks See page 19 for details.

  • Page 15: Speaker Setup

    Ideally, they should be positioned at the same width as the front speakers. Subwoofer The use of a subwoofer, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels,...

  • Page 16: Speaker Connections

    SPEAKER SETUP Speaker connections Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.
  • Page 17 (U.S.A. model) Right Front speakers (A) You can connect both surround back and presence speakers to this unit, but they do not output sound simultaneously. • The surround back speakers output the surround back channel included in Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES software and only operate when the Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES or Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder is turned on.
  • Page 18 Connect surround speakers (4, 5) to these terminals. SUBWOOFER jack Connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (1), such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, to this jack. SURROUND BACK terminals Connect surround back speakers (9, 10) to these terminals.

  • Page 19: Connections

    Before connecting components CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the mains power until all connections between components are complete. Cable indications For analog signals left analog cables right analog cables For digital signals optical cables coaxial cables For video signals video cables S-video cables...

  • Page 20: Connecting Video Components

    CONNECTIONS Connecting video components Connections for DVD playback Note Be sure to connect your video source components in the same way you connect your video monitor to this unit if VIDEO CONV. (see page 71) is set to OFF. For example, if you connect your video monitor to this unit using a VIDEO connection, connect your video source components to this unit using the VIDEO connections.

  • Page 21: Connecting To Multi Ch Input Jacks

    Connecting to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks This unit is equipped with 8 additional input jacks (left and right FRONT, CENTER, left and right SURROUND, left and right SURROUND BACK and SUB WOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a multi-format player, external decoder, sound processor or pre-amplifier.

  • Page 22: Video Aux Jacks

    CONNECTIONS Connections for other video components Notes • Be sure to connect your video source components in the same way you connect your video monitor to this unit if VIDEO CONV. (see page 71) is set to OFF. For example, if you connect your video monitor to this unit using a VIDEO connection, connect your video source components to this unit using the VIDEO connections.

  • Page 23: Connecting Audio Components

    Connecting audio components Connections for audio components Optical in Optical out Audio out MD recorder or tape deck Audio in Connecting a turntable PHONO jacks are for connecting a turntable with an MM or high-output MC cartridge. If you have a turntable with a low-output MC cartridge, use an in-line boosting transformer or MC-head amplifier when connecting to these jacks.

  • Page 24: Connecting To An External Amplifier

    Surround back or presence channel line output jacks. 5 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack Connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, to this jack. Notes • Each PRE OUT jack outputs the same channel signals as the corresponding speaker terminals.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas

    AM antenna is connected to this unit. • A properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may improve the quality. Consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about outdoor antennas. CONNECTIONS...

  • Page 26: Connecting The Power Supply Cord

    CONNECTIONS Connecting the power supply cord Connecting the AC power cord Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED) U.K. and Australia models ... 1 outlet Korea model ...None Other models ...2 outlets Use these outlets to connect the power cords from your other components to this unit.

  • Page 27: Speaker Impedance Setting

    Speaker impedance setting CAUTION If you are using 4 or 6 ohm speakers, set the impedance to 4 or 6 ohms as follows before turning on the power. Be sure this unit is in the standby mode. Turn off the power to this unit, and while holding down STRAIGHT (EFFECT), press STANDBY/ON.

  • Page 28: Auto Setup

    AUTO SETUP Introduction This receiver employs YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology which lets you avoid troublesome listening-based speaker setup and achieves highly accurate sound adjustments. The supplied optimizer microphone collects and analyzes the sound your speakers produce in your actual listening environment.

  • Page 29: Starting The Setup

    Starting the setup For best results, make sure the room is as quiet as possible during the auto setup procedure (YPAO). If there is too much ambient noise, the results may not be satisfactory. If your subwoofer has adjustable volume and crossover/high cut frequency controls, set the volume between 9 and 11 o’clock (as viewed on a conventional clockface) and set the crossover/high cut frequency to the maximum.
  • Page 30 AUTO SETUP The results displayed in the RESULT:EXIT screen are as follows: The number of connected speakers displayed in the order: Front/Back/Subwoofer DIST The distance of the speakers from this unit displayed in the order: Closest speaker distance/Farthest speaker distance The speaker output level displayed in the order: Lowest output level/Highest output...
  • Page 31 If a warning screen appears Press ENTER to display detailed information about the warning. Press j / i to switch between warning messages. RESULT:EXIT . WARNING (3) RESULT 5/4/0.1 DIST: 10.0/ 12.0ft LVL : -9.0/ +6.5dB . >SET CANCEL [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter WARNING:W-1 .
  • Page 32 AUTO SETUP Troubleshooting for auto setup procedure Before auto setup Error message Connect MIC Optimizer microphone is not connected. Unplug HP Headphones are connected. Errors during auto setup Error message E-1:NO FRONT SP Front L/R channel signal(s) is (are) not detected.
  • Page 33 • If warning W-1 appears, corrections are made, but they may not be optimal. • If warning W-2 or W-3 appears, no corrections are made. • If error E-10 occurs repeatedly, please contact a qualified YAMAHA service center. Cause • Check the speaker connections for proper polarity (+ / –).

  • Page 34: Playback

    PLAYBACK Basic operations FM/AM l PRESET/TUNING/CH h OPTIMIZER MIC PRESET/TUNING A/B/C/D/E EDIT NEXT LEVEL SEARCH MODE CATEGORY PROGRAM INPUT PHONES SPEAKERS STRAIGHT TONE CONTROL INPUT MODE STANDBY EFFECT SILENT CINEMA TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR LEARN DISC SKIP SYSTEM STANDBY INPUT MODE POWER SLEEP PHONO...
  • Page 35 Select a sound field program if desired. Use PROGRAM (or press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press one of the sound field program buttons) to select a sound field program. See page 56 for details about sound field programs. PROGRAM Front panel STEREO...

  • Page 36: Selecting Sound Field Programs

    PLAYBACK Selecting MULTI CH INPUT Press MULTI CH INPUT (or MULTI CH IN on the remote control) so that “MULTI CH INPUT” appears in the front panel display and video monitor. MULTI CH INPUT Front panel MULTI CH INPUT Note When “MULTI CH INPUT”...
  • Page 37 Remote control operation LEVEL PRESET/CH SET MENU TITLE MENU TV VOL BAND SRCH MODE TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR LEARN TV INPUT SYSTEM TV MUTE POWER STANDBY SLEEP INPUT MODE ENTER ON SCREEN PHONO MULTI CH IN TV VOL RETURN DISPLAY MEMORY V-AUX TUNER MD/CD-R...
  • Page 38 PLAYBACK Notes • Some 6.1-channel compatible discs do not have a signal (flag) which this unit can automatically detect. When playing these kinds of discs with 6.1-channel, select a decoder (PLIIx Movie, PLIIx Music, EX/ES or EX) manually. • 6.1-channel playback is not possible even if EXTD SUR. is pressed in the following cases: –...
  • Page 39 Listening to high fidelity stereo sound (PURE DIRECT) PURE DIRECT allows you to bypass this unit’s decoders and DSP processors, and turn off the video circuitry and front panel display to enjoy pure high fidelity sound from analog and PCM sources. Press PURE DIRECT (or press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press PURE DIRECT on the remote control) to activate pure direct.

  • Page 40: Virtual Cinema Dsp

    PLAYBACK Downmixing to 2 channels You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback even from multi- channel sources. Rotate PROGRAM (or press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press STEREO on the remote control) to select 2ch Stereo. PROGRAM Front panel 2ch Stereo You can use a subwoofer with this program when SWFR or BOTH is selected in “BASS OUT”.

  • Page 41: Selecting Input Modes

    Selecting input modes This unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Do the following to select the type of input signals you want to use. Rotate INPUT (or press one of the input selector buttons on the remote control) to select the input source.
  • Page 42 PLAYBACK Press u / d to display the following information about the input signal. PRESET/CH TV VOL TV MUTE ENTER TV VOL (Format) Signal format display. When the unit cannot detect a digital signal it automatically switches to analog input. Number of source channels in the input signal.

  • Page 43: Fm/Am Tuning

    Automatic and manual tuning There are 2 tuning methods; automatic and manual. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. Automatic tuning (U.S.A. model) OPTIMIZER MIC PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E l PRESET/TUNING/CH h MEMORY EDIT MAN'L/AUTO FM NEXT LEVEL...

  • Page 44: Presetting Stations

    FM/AM TUNING Manual tuning If the signal from the station you want to select is weak, tune into it manually. Manually tuning into an FM station will automatically switch the tuner to monaural reception to increase the signal quality. Select TUNER and the reception band following steps 1 and 2 as described in “Automatic tuning”.
  • Page 45 Press and hold MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) for more than 3 seconds. The preset number, the MEMORY and AUTO indicators flash. After about 5 seconds, automatic presetting starts from the frequency currently displayed and proceeds toward the higher frequencies. MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM DVR/VCR2 VCR1 V-AUX...

  • Page 46: Selecting Preset Stations

    FM/AM TUNING Press PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h to select a preset station number (1 to 8) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. Press h to select a higher preset station number. Press l to select a lower preset station number. l PRESET/TUNING/CH h LEVEL DVR/VCR2...

  • Page 47: Exchanging Preset Stations

    Press PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h (or PRESET u / d on the remote control) to select a preset station number (1 to 8). The preset group and number appear on the front panel display along with the station band, frequency and the TUNED indicator lights up.
  • Page 48 FM/AM TUNING Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) again. The stations stored at the two preset assignments are exchanged. PRESET/TUNING EDIT SEARCH MODE DVR/VCR2 VCR1 V-AUX DTV/CBL MD/CD-R TUNER TUNED...

  • Page 49: Xm Satellite Radio Tuning

    XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING What is XM Satellite Radio? XM Satellite Radio is the satellite radio service with millions of listeners across the U.S. Broadcasting live daily. XM’s channel lineup includes more than 130 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: 68 commercial- free music channels, featuring hip hop to opera, classical to country, bluegrass to blues;...

  • Page 50: Xm Satellite Radio Functions

    XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING XM Satellite Radio functions This section describes the functions of each control used for XM Satellite Radio tuning. Front panel functions Note The following controls are only available when the unit is in the TUNER mode and the XM connect and Play digital antenna accessory is connected to the XM jack on the rear of this unit (For details, see “XM Satellite Radio connections”).

  • Page 51: Activating Xm Satellite Radio

    Activating XM Satellite Radio To sign up for an account with the XM Satellite Radio service, an XM Satellite Radio ID number is required. Follow the procedure below to check your ID number, and then access the website at “http://activate.xmradio.com” or call “1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346)”...

  • Page 52: Basic Xm Satellite Radio Operations

    XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING Basic XM Satellite Radio operations Selecting the XM Satellite Radio mode PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E l PRESET/TUNING/CH h EDIT NEXT LEVEL SEARCH MODE CATEGORY PROGRAM SPEAKERS STRAIGHT TONE CONTROL INPUT MODE Rotate INPUT (or press TUNER on the remote control) to select TUNER as the input source.

  • Page 53: Xm Satellite Radio Search Modes

    Displaying XM information in the on- screen display You can display XM information on a video monitor by pressing DISPLAY. It is much easier to see the available information than reading it on the front panel display. XM INFORMATION ALL CH SEARCH :040 CHAN :Deep Tracks...

  • Page 54: Category Search Mode

    XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING To change the channel category, press CATEGORY (or A-E/CAT. j / i on the remote control) repeatedly. A/B/C/D/E NEXT CATEGORY Front panel To search a channel within all channels, press PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h (or PRESET/CH u / d on the remote control) repeatedly.
  • Page 55 Preset Search mode Prior to selecting a preset channel in the Preset Search mode, you should preset XM Satellite Radio channels. For details, see “Setting XM Satellite Radio preset channels” on page 52. All preset channels (A1 to E8) recalls “001 Preview”...

  • Page 56: Setting Xm Satellite Radio Preset Channels

    XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING Press the numeric buttons to enter the desired channel number. For example, to enter the number 123, press the numeric buttons as shown below. MUSIC STEREO The display changes as follows. DVR/VCR2 VCR1 V-AUX DTV/CBL <XM> --1 DVR/VCR2 VCR1 V-AUX...
  • Page 57 While the MEMORY indicator is flashing, press CATEGORY (or A-E/CAT. j / i on the remote control) to select a preset group (A to E). The group letter appears. A/B/C/D/E NEXT CATEGORY Front panel Remote control DVR/VCR2 V-AUX DTV/CBL MD/CD-R C [040] Deep Preset group While the MEMORY indicator is flashing,...
  • Page 58 XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING Status and error messages If an operation takes longer than usual or an error occurs, one of the following messages may appear in the front panel display. In this case, read the cause and follow the corresponding remedies. Message CHECK ANTENNA The XM connect and Play digital antenna...

  • Page 59: Recording

    Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instructions for those components. OPTIMIZER MIC PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E l PRESET/TUNING/CH h MEMORY EDIT MAN'L/AUTO FM NEXT LEVEL SEARCH MODE CATEGORY PROGRAM INPUT PHONES SPEAKERS STRAIGHT TONE CONTROL INPUT MODE...

  • Page 60: Sound Field Programs

    The YAMAHA CINEMA DSP modes are compatible with all Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Surround sources. Set the input mode to AUTO (see page 37) to enable this unit to automatically switch to the appropriate digital decoder according to the input signal.
  • Page 61 Remote control Program button SUR. STANDARD Standard processing for the selected decoder. SUR. ENHANCED Enhanced processing for the selected decoder. SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Features Sources MULTI 2-CH...

  • Page 62: For Music Sources

    SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS For music sources You can select from the following sound fields when playing music sources, like CD, FM/AM broadcasting, tapes, etc. Program selection methods vary depending on sound field program types. For details on how to select sound field programs, see “Selecting sound field programs”...

  • Page 63: Advanced Operation

    Selecting the OSD mode You can display this unit’s operating information on a video monitor. If you display the SET MENU and sound field program parameter settings on a monitor, it is much easier to see the available options and parameters than it is by reading this information on the front panel display.

  • Page 64: Manually Adjusting Speaker Levels

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS Canceling the sleep timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears in the front panel display. After a few seconds, “SLEEP OFF” disappears, and the SLEEP indicator goes off. SLEEP SLEEP OFF The sleep timer setting can also be canceled by pressing STANDBY on the remote control (or STANDBY/ON on the front panel) to set this unit to the standby mode.

  • Page 65: Set Menu

    You can use the following parameters in SET MENU to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment.
  • Page 66 SET MENU 3 OPTION MENU Use to adjust the optional system parameters. Item A)DISPLAY SET Adjusts the brightness of the display and converts video signals. B)MEMORY GUARD Locks sound field program parameters and other SET MENU settings. C)PARAM. INI Initializes the parameters of a group of sound field programs. Specifies the location of the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals or selects how D)MULTI ZONE SET the ZONE 2 speakers will be amplified.

  • Page 67: Using Set Menu

    Using SET MENU Use the remote control to access and adjust each parameter. POWER POWER AUDIO DISC SKIP LEVEL PRESET/CH SET MENU MUTE TITLE MENU TV VOL BAND SRCH MODE TV INPUT A-E/CAT. TV MUTE ENTER ON SCREEN STRAIGHT TV VOL RETURN DISPLAY MEMORY...

  • Page 68: Sound Menu

    SET MENU 1 SOUND MENU Use to manually adjust any speaker setting or compensate for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors or projectors. Most of the SOUND MENU parameters are set automatically when you run auto setup (see page 24). 1 SOUND MENU 1/2 .
  • Page 69 Surround back speakers SUR. B L/R SP Choices: LRGx1, LRGx2, SMLx2, SMLx1, NONE SUR. B L/R SP SMLx1 )SMLx2 • Select LRGx1 if you have a large surround back speaker. The unit directs the entire range of the surround back channel signal to the left surround back speaker.
  • Page 70 SET MENU Subwoofer phase SUBWOOFER PHASE If bass sounds are lacking or unclear, use this feature to switch the phase of your subwoofer. Choices: NORMAL, REVERSE 02ASUBWOOFER PHASE )NORMAL REVERSE • Select NORMAL if you do not want to reverse the phase of your subwoofer.
  • Page 71 Speaker distance C)SP DISTANCE Use this feature to manually input the distance of each speaker and adjust the delay applied to respective channel. Ideally, each speaker should be the same distance from the main listening position. However, this is not possible in most home situations.
  • Page 72 SET MENU Low-frequency effect level Use to adjust the output level of the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel according to the capacity of your subwoofer or headphones. The LFE channel carries low- frequency special effects which are only added to certain scenes.

  • Page 73: Input Menu

    2 INPUT MENU Use to reassign digital input/outputs, select the input mode or rename your inputs. 2 INPUT MENU . A)I/O ASSIGNMENT B)INPUT MODE C)INPUT RENAME D)VOLUME TRIM [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter Input/output assignment A)I/O ASSIGNMENT You can assign jacks according to the component to be used if this unit’s initial settings do not correspond to your needs.
  • Page 74 SET MENU Input mode B)INPUT MODE Use this feature to designate the input mode for sources connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn on this unit (see page 37 for details about the input mode). Choices: AUTO, LAST B)INPUT MODE )AUTO LAST...

  • Page 75: Option Menu

    3 OPTION MENU Use to adjust the optional system parameters. 3 OPTION MENU . A)DISPLAY SET B)MEMORY GUARD C)PARAM. INI D)MULTI ZONE SET [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter Display settings A)DISPLAY SET A)DISPLAY SET . DIMMER;;;;;;;;;0 VIDEO CONV.;;;ON OSD SHIFT;;;;;;0 GRAY BACK;;;AUTO CMPNT OSD;;;;;ON [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [<]/[>]:sELECT...
  • Page 76 SET MENU Parameter initialization Use this feature to initialize the parameters for each sound field program within a sound field program group. When you initialize a sound field program group, all of the parameter values within that group revert to their initial settings.

  • Page 77: Advanced Setup Menu

    ADVANCED SETUP MENU The ADVANCED SETUP menu is displayed in the front panel display. • During the advanced setup procedure, audio output is muted. • During the advanced setup procedure, only the STANDBY/ON, STRAIGHT (EFFECT) buttons, and PROGRAM selector on the front panel are available for operation.
  • Page 78 ADVANCED SETUP MENU ADVANCED SETUP menu items Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment. Speaker impedance SP IMP. Use to switch the speaker impedance for this unit. Choices: 8 Ω MIN, 4 Ω MIN •...

  • Page 79: Remote Control Features

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other A/V components made by YAMAHA and other manufacturers. To control other components, you must set up remote control with the appropriate remote control codes. This remote control also has a learn feature which allows the remote to acquire functions from other remote controls equipped with an infrared remote control transmitter.

  • Page 80: Setting Remote Control Codes

    Note You may not be able to operate your YAMAHA component even if a YAMAHA remote control code is initially set as listed above. In this case, try to set other YAMAHA remote control code(s). Press an input selector button to select the source component you want to set up.
  • Page 81 • The supplied remote control does not contain all possible manufacturer codes for commercially available AV components (including YAMAHA AV components). If operation is not possible with any of the manufacturer codes, program the new remote control function with the Learn feature (see below) or use the remote control supplied with the component.

  • Page 82: Controlling Other Components

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Controlling other components Once you set the appropriate remote control codes, you can use this remote to control your other components. Note that some buttons may not correctly operate the selected component. Use the input selector buttons to select the component you want to operate.

  • Page 83: Programming Codes From Other Remote Controls

    Programming codes from other remote controls If you want to program functions not included in the basic operations covered by the remote control code, or an appropriate remote control code is not available, do the following. You can program any of the buttons available in the component control area (see page 75).

  • Page 84: Changing Source Names In The Display Window

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Notes • “NG” appears in the display window if programming was unsuccessful. In this case, start over from step 4. • This remote control can learn approximately 120 functions. However depending on the signals learned, “FULL” may appear in the display before you program 120 functions.

  • Page 85: Clearing Function Sets

    Clearing function sets You can clear all changes made in each function set, such as learned functions, renamed source names and setup manufacturer codes. Press CLEAR by using a ballpoint pen or similar object. CLEAR Complete each of the following steps in 30 seconds. Other wise, the learning mode will be automatically canceled.

  • Page 86: Clearing Individual Functions

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Clearing individual functions Clearing a learned function You can clear the function learned in a certain programmed button in each area. Press an input selector button to select the source component containing the function you want to clear. The selected component name appears in the display window.

  • Page 87: Zone 2 (U.s.a., Canada, Australia And Europe Models Only)

    YAMAHA dealer or service center about the Zone 2 connections that best meet your requirements. • Some YAMAHA models are able to connect directly to the REMOTE CONTROL OUT jack of this unit. If you own these products, you may not need to use an infrared emitter.

  • Page 88: Remote Controlling Zone 2

    ZONE 2 (U.S.A., CANADA, AUSTRALIA AND EUROPE MODELS ONLY) Using this unit’s internal amplifier To use this unit’s internal amplifier, set “ZONE2 AMP” to “INT” in SET MENU (see page 72). Remote controlling Zone 2 The supplied remote control can be used to control Zone 2.
  • Page 89 Press an input selector button to select the input source you want to listen to in the second room. The display window shows “2: name of selected input” if the remote control is in the Zone 2 mode. PHONO MULTI CH IN V-AUX TUNER MD/CD-R...

  • Page 90: Editing Sound Field Parameters

    The acoustics in your room could be changed to those of a concert hall, a dance floor, or virtually any size room at all. This ability to create sound fields at will is exactly what YAMAHA has done with the digital sound field processor. Changing parameter settings You can enjoy good quality sound with the factory preset parameters.
  • Page 91 Press u / d to select the parameters. Press j / i to change the parameter value. When you set a parameter to a value other than the factory-set value, an asterisk mark (*) appears by the parameter name on the on-screen display.

  • Page 92: Sound Field Parameter Descriptions

    SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately in your listening room. Not all of the following parameters are found in every program. DSP LEVEL (DSP level) Function: Adjusts the level of all the DSP effect sounds within a narrow range.
  • Page 93 LIVENESS (Liveness) Function: Adjusts the reflectivity of the virtual walls in the hall by changing the rate at which the early reflections decay. Description: The early reflections of a sound source decay much faster in a room with acoustically absorbent wall surfaces than in one which has highly reflective surfaces.
  • Page 94 SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS REV.TIME (Reverberation time) Function: Adjusts the amount of time it takes for the dense, subsequent reverberation sound to decay by 60 dB (at 1 kHz). This changes the apparent size of the acoustic environment over an extremely wide range. Description: Set a longer reverberation time for “dead”...
  • Page 95 DIALG.LIFT (Dialog lift) Function: Adjusts the height of the front and center channel sounds by assigning some of the front and center channel elements to the presence speakers. Description: The larger the parameter, the higher the position of the front and center channel sound. Choices: 0/1/2/3/4/5, initial setting is 0.
  • Page 96 SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS For DTS Neo:6 Music: C. IMAGE (Center image) Function: Adjusts the center image from all three front speakers to varying degrees. Control range: 0 to 1.0 Initial setting: Note This parameter can be set only when SUR.STANDARD is selected.

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. General...
  • Page 98 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The sound suddenly The protection circuitry has been activated goes off. because of a short circuit, etc. The sleep timer has turned the unit off. The sound is muted. Only the speaker on Incorrect cable connections. one side can be heard.
  • Page 99 Problem Dolby Digital or DTS The connected component is not set to sources cannot be output Dolby Digital or DTS digital played. (Dolby Digital signals. or DTS indicator on The input mode is set to ANALOG. the front panel display does not light up.) A “humming”...
  • Page 100 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem There is noise This unit is too close to the digital or high- interference from frequency equipment. digital or radio frequency equipment, or this unit. The picture is The video source uses scrambled or disturbed. encoded signals to prevent dubbing. There is noise when The OSD may be disturbed when the OSD is displayed.
  • Page 101 Remote control Problem The remote control Wrong distance or angle. does not work nor function properly. Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of this unit. The batteries are weak. The manufacturer code was not correctly set.

  • Page 102: Resetting The Factory Presets

    RESETTING THE FACTORY PRESETS RESETTING THE FACTORY PRESETS If you want to reset all of your unit’s parameters for any reason, do the following. This procedure completely resets ALL parameters, including the SET MENU, level, assign and tuner presets. Be sure this unit is in standby mode. l PRESET/TUNING/CH h OPTIMIZER MIC PRESET/TUNING...

  • Page 103: Glossary

    Audio formats Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives you completely independent multi-channel audio. With 3 front channels (left, center, and right), and 2 surround stereo channels, Dolby Digital provides 5 full-range audio channels. With an additional channel especially for bass effects, called LFE (low frequency effect), the system has a total of 5.1-channels (LFE is counted as 0.1 channel).

  • Page 104: Sound Field Programs

    SILENT CINEMA YAMAHA has developed a natural, realistic sound effect DSP algorithm for headphones. Parameters for headphones have been set for each sound field so that accurate representations of all the sound field programs can be enjoyed on headphones.

  • Page 105: Video Signal Information

    Video signal information Component video signal With the component video signal system, the video signal is separated into the Y signal for the luminance and the P and P signals for the chrominance. Color can be reproduced more faithfully with this system because each of these signals is independent.

  • Page 106: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω ... 100 W • Maximum Power (EIAJ) [China, Korea and General models] 1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 Ω ... 140 W •...
  • Page 107 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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