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Yamaha RX-V1500 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 RX-V1500 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 YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

  • 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 ... 8 Front panel display ... 9 Rear panel ...

  • Page 6: Features

    We Want You Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion –...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Supplied accessories Please check that you received all of the following parts. Batteries (4) Remote control (AAA, R03, UM-4) SYSTEM POWER POWER STANDBY POWER INPUT MODE SLEEP PHONO TUNER MULTI CH IN V-AUX CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R VCR 1 DVR/VCR2 SELECT Speaker terminal wrench SOURCE TV VOL...

  • Page 8: Controls And Functions

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel INPUT PURE DIRECT STANDBY SPEAKERS MULTI CH INPUT MODE INPUT 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 6 to 7-second delay before this unit can reproduce sound.
  • Page 9 B MULTI CH INPUT Selects the source connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. When selected, the MULTI CH INPUT source takes priority over the source selected with INPUT (or the input selector buttons on the remote control). C INPUT MODE Sets the priority (AUTO, DTS, ANALOG) for the type of signals received when one component is connected to two or more of this unit’s input jacks (see page 40).

  • 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 65. POWER POWER STANDBY INPUT MODE PHONO TUNER V - AUX CBL/SAT MD/TAPE...
  • Page 11 H SELECT k/n Selects another component that you can control independently of the input component selected with the input selector buttons. I VOL +/– Increases or decreases the volume level. J AMP/SOURCE/TV Selects the component you want to control with the remote control.

  • Page 12: Using The Remote Control

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Using the remote control The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on the main unit during operation. INPUT PURE DIRECT STANDBY PRESET/ A/B/C/D/E TUNING TUNER SPEAKERS...

  • Page 13: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display V–AUX DVR/VCR2 VCR 1 NIGHT MATRIX VIRTUAL DISCRETE DIGITAL ZONE2 ZONE3 ZONE4 PL x SLEEP (U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Europe and Australia models only) 1 Decoder indicators When any of this unit’s decoders function, the respective indicator lights up. 2 Sound field indicators Light to indicate the active DSP sound fields.
  • Page 14 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 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 an LFE signal. N Input channel indicators Indicate the channel components of current digital input signal.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    Rear panel DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO OPTICAL VIDEO MD/TAPE (PLAY) MD/TAPE CD-R (REC) DIGITAL INPUT (PLAY) /SAT CD-R (REC) VCR 1 PHONO CBL/SAT DVR/ FRONT (6CH)/SB (8CH) VCR 2 COAXIAL CD-R SURROUND ZONE 2 DVR/ VCR 2 ZONE 3 WOOFER CENTER MONITOR OUT...

  • Page 16: 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 17: Speaker Connections

    Di-pole speaker layout Either di-pole or direct radiating speaker types can be used for THX surround. If you choose di-pole speakers, please place the surround and surround back speakers according to the speaker layout below. 30˚ 30˚ : Di-pole speaker : Direction of di-pole speaker Speaker connections Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R),...
  • Page 18 SPEAKER SETUP Tighten the knob to secure the wire. Speaker terminal wrench Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–) Connecting to PRESENCE/ZONE 2 or PRESENCE speaker terminals Open the tab. Insert one bare wire into the hole of each terminal. Return the tab to secure the wire. Banana plug connections (With the exception of U.K., Europe and Asia models) First, tighten the knob and then insert the banana plug...
  • Page 19 Speaker layout (U.S.A. model) • You can connect both surround back and presence speakers to this unit, but they do not output sound simultaneously.You can set to prioritize either set of speakers in SOUND MENU (see page 60). • 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 20 SURROUND terminals Connect surround speakers to these terminals. SUBWOOFER jack Connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, to this jack. SURROUND BACK terminals Connect surround back speakers to these terminals. If you only connect one surround back speaker, connect it to the left (L) terminals.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Connecting Video Components

    CONNECTIONS Connecting video components Connections for DVD playback Coaxial out Optical out Audio out AUDIO DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL MD/TAPE ( PLAY ) MD/TAPE CD-R ( REC ) DIGITAL INPUT ( PLAY ) CD-R ( REC ) PHONO CBL/SAT MAIN/SURROUND BACK COAXIAL SURROUND WOOFER...
  • Page 23 Connecting to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (left and right FRONT, CENTER, left and right SURROUND and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a multi-format player, external decoder, sound processor or pre- amplifier.
  • Page 24 L AUDIO R S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUX COMPONENT VIDEO TUNER FM ANT SURR 75Ω UNBAL. Connect a YAMAHA WOOF CD recorder that outputs OSD signals. (U.S.A. model) OPTICAL Optical out Audio out R Game Audio out L console or...

  • Page 25: Connecting Audio Components

    Connecting audio components Connections for audio components Optical out Audio out CD player Coaxial out (U.S.A. model) 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 26: Connecting To An External Amplifier

    2 SURROUND PRE OUT jacks Surround channel line output jacks. 3 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack Connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, to this jack. 4 SURROUND BACK/PRESENCE PRE OUT jacks Surround back or presence channel line output jacks.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Antennas

    • A property 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. 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Power Supply Cord

    CONNECTIONS Connecting the power supply cord AC OUTLETS (U.S.A. model) VOLTAGE SELECTOR VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General model) Connecting the AC power cord (U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Europe, Australia, China and Korea models) Plug the power cord into the AC inlet after all other connections are complete, then plug the power cord to an AC wall outlet.

  • Page 29: Speaker Impedance Setting

    Speaker impedance setting CAUTION If you are using 6 ohm speakers, set the impedance to 6 ohms as follows before turning on the power. Be sure this unit is in the standby mode. On the front panel, while holding down SPEAKERS A, press STANDBY/ON.

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 can adjust the output volume and the crossover frequency, set the volume to about half way (or slightly less) and set the crossover frequency to the maximum.
  • Page 32 AUTO SETUP Press n to select START PUSH i, then press Loud test tones will be output from each speaker and WAIT appears during the auto setup procedure. Note If “E-10:OTHER ERROR” appears during testing, restart the procedure from step 3. If you selected “AUTO”...
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting for auto setup procedure Before auto setup Error message Connect MIC! Optimizer microphone is not connected. Unplug HP! Headphones are connected. During auto setup Press l / h to display the detailed information about individual errors. Select “RETRY” to try auto setup procedure again.
  • Page 34 • If warning W-1, W-4 or W-5 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 •...

  • Page 35: Basic Setup

    The basic system parameters are set automatically when you run auto setup (page 26). Basic setup is useful if you want to quickly setup your speakers or to manually adjust some of the items set in auto setup. If you wish to configure the unit manually using more precise adjustments, use the detailed parameters in SOUND MENU (page 55) instead of BASIC MENU.
  • Page 36 BASIC SETUP Press n to select SPEAKERS, then press l / h to select the number of speakers connected to the unit. The choices vary as follows depending on the PRESENCE setting: PRESENCE setting Choices — — — — Presence L/R, Front L/R Presence L/R, Front L/R,...

  • Page 37: Playback

    Basic operations INPUT PURE DIRECT STANDBY PRESET/ PRESET TUNING A/B/C/D/E TUNING /TUNING FM/AM MEMORY MODE TUNER SPEAKERS MULTI CH INPUT MODE EDIT MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO INPUT PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO YPAO SILENT VIDEO AUX (U.S.A. model) TV MUTE LEVEL SYSTEM POWER...

  • Page 38: Selecting Sound Field Programs

    PLAYBACK Select a sound field program if desired. Use PROGRAM (or set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP, then press one of the sound field program buttons repeatedly) to select a sound field program. See page 46 for details about sound field programs. STEREO PROGRAM SOURCE...

  • Page 39: Additional Operations

    Remote control operation AMP/SOURCE/TV SOURCE TV VOL – – – A / B / C / D / E TV MUTE TV INPUT MUTE LEVEL SET MENU PURE DIRECT TITLE MENU NIGHT ENTER AUDIO TEST ON SCREEN STRAIGHT RETURN DISPLAY EFFECT Sound field STEREO...
  • Page 40 PLAYBACK Selecting the MULTI CH INPUT Press MULTI CH INPUT so that “MULTI CH INPUT” appears in the front panel display and video monitor. MULTI CH INPUT Front panel Note When “MULTI CH INPUT” is shown in the front panel display and/or the video monitor, no other source can be played.
  • Page 41 Enjoying 2-channel software in surround Signals input from 2-channel sources can also be played back on multiple channels. Press STANDARD on the remote control to select the decoder. STANDARD You can select from the following modes depending on the type of software you are playing and your personal preference.
  • Page 42 PLAYBACK Listening to high fidelity stereo sound with Direct Stereo Direct Stereo bypasses this unit’s decoders and DSP processors, allowing you to enjoy high fidelity sound from 2-channel PCM and analog sources. This operation is recommended for use when high fidelity stereo sound is desired with playback of a video source.
  • Page 43 Downmixing to 2 channels You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback from multi- channel sources. Rotate PROGRAM (or press STEREO on the remote control) to select 2ch Stereo. STEREO PROGRAM ENTERTAIN Front panel Remote control 2 c h S t e r e o Note You can use a subwoofer with this program when “SWFR”...

  • Page 44: Selecting Input Modes

    PLAYBACK Selecting input modes This unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Do the following to select the type of input signal you want to use. Select the input source. INPUT Front panel Press INPUT MODE to select an input mode. In most cases, use AUTO.

  • Page 45: 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 INPUT PURE DIRECT STANDBY PRESET/ PRESET TUNING A/B/C/D/E TUNING /TUNING FM/AM MEMORY MODE TUNER SPEAKERS...

  • Page 46: Presetting Stations

    TUNING Presetting stations Automatically presetting FM stations You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store FM stations. This function enables this unit to automatically tune into FM stations with strong signals, and to store up to 40 (8 stations in 5 groups, A1 through E8) of those stations in order.
  • Page 47 Manually presetting stations You can also store up to 40 FM or AM stations (8 stations in 5 groups, A1 through E8) manually. INPUT PURE DIRECT STANDBY PRESET/ TUNING PRESET A/B/C/D/E TUNING /TUNING FM/AM MEMORY MODE TUNER SPEAKERS MULTI CH INPUT MODE EDIT MAN'L/AUTO FM...

  • Page 48: Selecting Preset Stations

    TUNING Selecting preset stations You can tune any desired station simply by selecting the preset station number under which it was stored. INPUT PURE DIRECT STANDBY PRESET/ PRESET TUNING A/B/C/D/E TUNING /TUNING FM/AM MEMORY MODE TUNER SPEAKERS MULTI CH INPUT MODE EDIT MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO...

  • Page 49: Recording

    Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operation instructions for those components. INPUT PURE DIRECT STANDBY PRESET/ TUNING RDS MODE PRESET A/B/C/D/E TUNING /TUNING FM/AM MEMORY MODE /FREQ TUNER SPEAKERS MULTI CH INPUT MODE EDIT MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO...

  • Page 50: 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 40) to enable this unit to automatically switch to the appropriate digital decoder according to the input signal.

  • Page 51: Dolby Digital

    Program THX processing for Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital EX sources. This program is available only when surround back L/R speakers are connected to this unit and when the input source THX Surr. EX contains surround back channel signals. THX processing for DTS-ES sources. dts ES + THX DOLBY DIGITAL Standard 5.1 channel processing for Dolby Digital sources.
  • Page 52 SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Program PRO LOGIC Standard processing for Dolby Surround sources. SUR. STANDARD PRO LOGIC CINEMA DSP enhanced precessing for Dolby Surround sources. SUR. ENHANCED PRO LOGIC IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for movie software. PLIIx Movie PRO LOGIC II Dolby Pro Logic II processing for movie software.

  • Page 53: For Music Sources

    For music sources You can select from the following sound fields when playing music sources, like CD, FM/AM broadcasting, tapes, etc. Program CONCERT HALL HiFi DSP processing. A classic shoe-box type concert hall with approximately 1700 seats. Pillars and ornate carvings create extremely complex reflections which produce a very full, rich sound.

  • Page 54: Advanced Operation

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS 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 in the front panel display.

  • Page 55: Manually Adjusting Speaker Levels

    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 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 56: Using The Test Tone

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS Using the test tone You can use the test tone feature to manually balance your speaker levels. Please note that this operation will override the level adjustments made in “AUTO SETUP” (page 26), “Speaker level” (page 57) and “Manually adjusting speaker levels”...

  • Page 57: 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 58: Using Set Menu

    SET MENU OPTION MENU Use to adjust the optional system settings. Item A)DISPLAY SET Adjusts the settings of the OSD and the front panel display and converts video signals. B)MEMORY GUARD Locks sound field program parameters and other SET MENU settings. C)PARAM.

  • Page 59: Using Sound Menu

    Press l / h repeatedly to change the setting of the item you want to adjust. To exit, press k / n repeatedly until the menu disappears or just press one of the sound field program group buttons. STEREO ENTER ENTERTAIN Memory back-up The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data...
  • Page 60 SET MENU Surround left/right speakers SURR L/R SP Choices: NONE, SML, LRG SURR L/R SP NONE [SML • Select “NONE” if you do not have surround speakers. This will set the unit to the Virtual CINEMA DSP mode (see page 39) and automatically set the surround back speaker setting (SURR B L/R SP) to “NONE”.
  • Page 61 Cross over CROSS OVER Use this feature to select a cross-over (cut-off) frequency for all low-frequency signals. All frequencies below the selected frequency will be sent to the subwoofer. Choices: 40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz (THX), 90Hz, 100Hz, 110Hz, 120Hz, 160Hz, 200Hz THX recommendation: “80Hz”...
  • Page 62 SET MENU Graphic equalizer D)GRAPHIC EQ Use this feature to select parametric (PEQ) or graphic equalizer (GEQ). Equalizer select EQ SELECT Choices: PEQ, GEQ D) GRAPHIC EQ . EQ SELECT...PEQ : Up/Down </> : Select • Select “PEQ” to use the equalizer adjusted in auto setup.
  • Page 63 Low frequency test G)LOW FRQ. TEST Use this feature to adjust the output level of the subwoofer so it matches your other speakers. G)LOW FRQ.TEST . TEST TONE;;;;OFF OUTPUT;FRONT L/R FRQ;;;;;;;;;88Hz Press l / h to set TEST TONE to ON, and adjust the volume with VOL –/+ so you can hear the tone.

  • Page 64: Using Input Menu

    SET MENU Presence/surround back channel select J)PR/SBch SELECT Surround back and presence speakers do not output sound simultaneously. You can select to prioritize either speaker set when playing sources that contain surround back channel signals using CINEMA DSP sound field programs.
  • Page 65 OPTICAL IN for OPTICAL INPUT jacks (3), (4), (5) and (6) Choices: CD, PHONO, DVR/VCR 2, VCR 1, CBL/SAT, DTV, DVD, MD/TAPE, CD-R OPTICAL IN . (3);;;;; (4);;;;; (5);;;;; COAXIAL IN for COAXIAL INPUT jacks (7), (8) and Choices: CD, PHONO, V-AUX, DVR/VCR 2, VCR 1, CBL/SAT, DTV, DVD, MD/TAPE, CD-R COAXIAL IN .

  • Page 66: Using Option Menu

    SET MENU Multi Channel Input D)MULTI CH INPUT Use this feature to set the direction of the signals input into the center, subwoofer and surround channels when a source component is connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. If you are inputting 8-channel signals from an external decoder, use this feature to select jacks for the additional front signals.
  • Page 67 Video conversion V CONV. Use this feature to turn on/off conversion of composite (VIDEO) signals to both S-video and component signals. This allows you to output converted video signals from the S VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks when no S-video or component signals are input. This feature also converts S-video signals to component signals when no component signals are input.
  • Page 68 SET MENU Zone set E)ZONE SET E)ZONE SET SP B;;;;;;MAIN : Exit </> : Main Speakers B SP B Use to specify the location of speakers connected the SPEAKERS B terminals. Choices: MAIN, ZONE B • Select “MAIN” to turn on/off SPEAKERS A and B when the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals are set in the main room.

  • Page 69: Remote Control Features

    In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other audio and video components made by YAMAHA and other manufacturers. To control these other components, you must set up the 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 70: Setting Remote Control Codes

    Additional YAMAHA codes available are given in parentheses. Note You may not be able to operate your YAMAHA component even if a YAMAHA remote control code is preset as listed above. In this case, try setting another YAMAHA remote control code. Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to SOURCE.
  • Page 71 Press an input selector button to select the source component you want to set up. INPUT MODE SLEEP PHONO TUNER MULTI CH IN V-AUX CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R VCR 1 DVR/VCR2 Press and hold LEARN for about 3 seconds using a ballpoint pen or similar object. The library name (ex.

  • Page 72: Programming Codes From Other Remote Controls (Learn)

    • The supplied remote control does not contain all possible codes for commercially available audio and video components (including YAMAHA components). If operation is not possible with any of the remote control codes, program the new remote control function using the Learn feature (see “Programming codes from other remote controls (Learn)”) or use the remote...
  • Page 73 Press LEARN using a ballpoint pen or similar object. “LEARN” and the selected component name (ex. “DVD”) appear alternately in the display window. LEARN Notes • Do not press and hold LEARN. If you hold it down for more than 3 seconds, the remote enters the remote control code setting mode.

  • Page 74: Changing Source Names In The Display Window

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Changing source names in the display window You can change the name that appears in the display window on the remote control if you want to use a different name than the factory preset. This is useful when you have set the input selector to control a different component.

  • Page 75: Using The Macro Feature

    DVR/VCR2 You can turn on some components (including YAMAHA components) connected to this unit by connecting them to the AC OUTLET(S) on the rear panel of this unit. (Power control may not be synchronized with this unit depending on the component. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the connected component.)
  • Page 76 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Macro operations Macro buttons TRANSMIT SYSTEM POWER POWER STANDBY POWER FREQ/RDS INPUT MODE SLEEP DISC SKIP PHONO TUNER MULTI CH IN V-AUX CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R VCR 1 DVR/VCR2 MACRO ON/OFF Set MACRO ON/OFF to ON. Press a macro button. Notes •...

  • Page 77: Clearing Function Sets

    Press the buttons for the functions you want to include in the macro operation in sequence. You can set up to 10 steps (10 functions). After you have set 10 steps, “FULL” appears and the remote control automatically exits the macro mode. SYSTEM POWER POWER...

  • Page 78: Clearing Individual Functions

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Press CLEAR to exit from the clearing mode. CLEAR Notes • “C:NG” appears in the display window if clearing was unsuccessful. In this case, start over from step 3. • “ERROR” appears in the display window if you press a button not indicated in the respective step, or if you press more than one button simultaneously.

  • Page 79: Clearing A Macro Function

    Press and hold CLEAR using a ballpoint pen or similar object, then press the button you want to clear for about 3 seconds. “C:OK” appears in the display window if clearing was successful. VCR 1 DVR/VCR2 DISC SKIP MACRO LEARN CLEAR RE–NAME •...

  • Page 80: Controlling Each Component

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Controlling each component 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 81: Zone 2/Zone 3

    YAMAHA dealer or service center for the Zone 2/Zone 3 connections that best meet your requirements. • Some YAMAHA models are able to connect directly to the CONTROL OUT jack on this unit. If you own these products, you may not need to use an infrared emitter.

  • Page 82: Remote Controlling Zone 2/Zone 3

    ZONE 2/ZONE 3 (U.S.A., CANADA, U.K., EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA MODELS ONLY) Using this unit’s internal amplifier To use this unit’s internal amplifier, set ZONE2 AMP to ON in SET MENU (see page 64). Remote controlling Zone 2/Zone 3 The supplied remote control can be used to control Zone 2/Zone 3.
  • Page 83 You can control the unit from Zone 2 or Zone 3 by using the input selector, STANDBY, SYSTEM POWER, MUTE and VOLUME +/– buttons. SYSTEM POWER POWER STANDBY POWER INPUT MODE SLEEP PHONO TUNER MULTI CH IN TV VOL – –...

  • Page 84: 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 85 Press k / n to select the parameters. Press l / h to change the parameter value. When you set a parameter to a value other than the factory preset, an asterisk mark (*) appears by the parameter name on the video monitor. Repeat steps 3 through 5 as necessary to change other program parameters.

  • Page 86: 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 Function: This parameter adjusts the level of all the DSP effect sounds within a narrow range.
  • Page 87 LIVENESS Function: This parameter 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 source sound decay much faster in a room with acoustically absorbent wall surfaces than in one which has highly reflective surfaces.
  • Page 88 SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS REV.TIME (Reverberation time) Function: This parameter 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.
  • Page 89 DIALG.LIFT (Dialog lift) Function: This parameter 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 3.

  • Page 90: 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 91 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 92 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 in The input mode is set to “ANALOG”. the front panel display does not light up.) A “humming”...
  • Page 93 Problem There is noise This unit is too close to the digital or interference from radio-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 94 TROUBLESHOOTING 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. AMP/SOURCE/TV is set incorrectly The remote control code was not correctly set.

  • Page 95: Glossary

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

  • Page 96: 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 97: Audio Information

    Audio information ITU-R ITU-R is the radio communication sector of the ITU (International Telecommunication Union). ITU-R recommends a standard speaker placement which is used in many critical listening rooms, such as mastering studios. LFE 0.1 channel This channel is for the reproduction of low bass signals. The frequency range for this channel is 20 Hz to 120 Hz.

  • Page 98: Video Signal Information

    DVD software titles encoded with this technology can be found at www.thx.com. Only receiver and controller products bearing the THX Surround EX logo, when in the THX Surround EX mode, faithfully reproduce this new technology in the home.

  • Page 99: Specifications

    AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD, 8 Ω ... 120 W • Maximum Power (EIAJ) [Australia, China, Korea, Asia and General models] 1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 Ω ...170 W •...
  • Page 100 SOUNDESIGN 0105 AUDIO TON TECHNICS 0335 AUDIOLAB THORENS 0296 AUDIOMECA 0184 VICTOR 0358 CAIRN WARDS 0040, 0105 CALIFORNIA AUDIO LABS YAMAHA 0381 CARVER CYRUS CABLE 0030, 0035 DMX ELECTRONICS AMERICAST 0926 BELL SOUTH 0926 DENON BIRMINGHAM CABLE DYNAMIC BASS COMMUNICATIONS EMERSON...
  • Page 101 VENTURER MD RECORDER VICTOR KENWOOD 0708 WARDS ONKYO 0895 YAMAHA SHARP 0888 SONY 0517 YAMAHA 2500, 2501, 2502 SATELLITE TUNER @SAT RECEIVER (TUNER) ABSAT 0558 ALBA AIWA 0185, 1116, 1415, ALPHASTAR 0799 1432, 1668 AMSTRAD ALCO 1417 ASTON ANAM 1636...
  • Page 102 CIMLINE 0036 GOLDSTAR CINERAL 0119, 0478 CITIZEN 0057, 0087, 0119 GOODMANS 0064, 0398, 0401, CLARION 0207 CLARIVOX 0064 GOREMJE CLATRONIC 0274, 0397 GRADIENTE 0080, 0197 CONDOR 0347, 0397 GRAETZ CONRAC 0835 GRANADA CONTEC 0036, 0207 CRAIG 0207 GRANDIN CROSLEY 0081 GRUNDIG CROWN 0036, 0064, 0207,...
  • Page 103 0064 SONY 0027, 0677, 0861, WATSON WAYCON 1127, 1532, 1678 SOUNDESIGN 0205, 0207 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE SOUNDWAVE 0064, 0445 SOWA 0078, 0087, 0119, 0183, 0205 YAMAHA SQUAREVIEW 0198 STANDARD 0036 YAPSHE STARLITE 0207 YOKO STERN 0190, 0286 ZENITH SUPREME 0027 SYLVANIA...
  • Page 104 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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