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Yamaha RX-V557 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 RX-V557 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: 90 W Surround: 90 W + 90 W Surround back: 90 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, DTS 96/24 decoder...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Supplied accessories Please check that you received all of the following parts. Remote control CODE SET TRANSMIT Batteries (4) SYSTEM POWER POWER STANDBY POWER (AAA, R03, UM-4) MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP DTV/CBL V-AUX MULTI CH IN TV VOL TV CH VOLUME TV MUTE TV INPUT MUTE...

  • Page 8: Controls And Functions

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel 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 9 VOLUME Controls the output level of all audio channels. This does not affect the REC OUT level. PHONES (SILENT CINEMA) jack Outputs audio signals for private listening with headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals are output to the OUTPUT jacks or to the speakers. All Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals are mixed down to the left and right headphone channels.

  • 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. CODE SET TRANSMIT POWER POWER STANDBY POWER MD/CD-R TUNER DTV/CBL...

  • Page 11: Using The Remote Control

    C SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. D MULTI CH IN Selects multi-channel input when using an external decoder (etc.). E AMP Selects the AMP mode. You must select the AMP mode to control the main unit. F VOLUME +/– Increases or decreases the volume level. G MUTE Mutes the sound.

  • Page 12: Front Panel Display

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display 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 31).
  • Page 13 K 96/24 indicator Lights up when a DTS 96/24 signal is input to this unit. L LFE indicator Lights up when the input signal contains the LFE signal. M Input channel indicators/speaker indicators Indicate the channel components of the current digital input signal.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Rear panel MULTI CH INPUT AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO DIGITAL OUTPUT MD/CD-R FRONT DTV/ OPTICAL SURROUND CENTER WOOFER MD/CD-R DTV/CBL (PLAY) ZONE 2 CD-R VIDEO (REC) WOOFER MONITOR OUT COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT INPUT AUDIO 9 0 A 1 DIGITAL OUTPUT jack See page 18 for details.

  • Page 15: Speaker Setup

    Place this speaker directly behind the listening position and at the same height as the surround 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 Connect surround speakers (6, 7) 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 a surround back speaker (5) to these terminals.

  • Page 18: Connections

    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...

  • Page 19: Connecting Video Components

    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 V. CONV. (see page 61) 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 20 CONNECTIONS 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 21: Video Aux Jacks

    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 V. CONV. (see page 61) 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 22: Connecting Audio Components

    CONNECTIONS Connecting audio components Connections for audio components Audio out CD player Coaxial out DIGITAL OUTPUT MD/CD-R OPTICAL MD/CD-R ( PLAY ) CD-R ( REC ) COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT Audio out MD recorder or tape deck (U.S.A. model) Audio in Optical out Optical in...

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: Basic Setup

    BASIC SETUP The basic setup feature is a useful way to set up your system quickly and with minimal effort. • If you wish to configure the unit manually using more precise adjustments, use the detailed parameters in SOUND MENU (page 58) instead of using BASIC SETUP.
  • Page 27 Press d to display the SPEAKERS parameter. PRESET/CH ENTER A-E/CAT. A-E/CAT. Press j / i to select the number of speakers you connected. SPEAKERS .. 6spk Choices Display Front L/R 2spk SL SB SR SL SB SR Front L/R, Center L L C R 3spk SL SB SR...
  • Page 28 BASIC SETUP To balance the speaker levels Perform the following steps after step 13 (see page 23). V-AUX DTV/CBL The unit outputs the test tone from the selected speaker and the left front (or left surround) speaker in turn. The indicator of the speaker currently outputting the test tone blinks in the front panel display.

  • Page 29: Playback

    Basic operations PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E MEMORY l PRESET/TUNING/CH h EDIT MAN'L/AUTO FM NEXT LEVEL SEARCH MODE CATEGORY PROGRAM INPUT PHONES SPEAKERS STRAIGHT TONE CONTROL INPUT MODE STANDBY EFFECT SILENT CINEMA CODE SET TRANSMIT SYSTEM POWER POWER STANDBY POWER TV VOL TV CH MD/CD-R TUNER...
  • Page 30 PLAYBACK Select a sound field program if desired. Rotate PROGRAM (or press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press one of the sound field program buttons on the remote control) to select a sound field program. (See page 51 for details about sound field programs.) PROGRAM Front panel...

  • Page 31: Selecting Sound Field Programs

    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. MULTI CH INPUT Front panel MULTI CH INPUT Note When “MULTI CH INPUT” is shown in the front panel display, no other source can be played.

  • Page 32: Remote Control Operation

    PLAYBACK Remote control operation CODE SET TRANSMIT TV VOL TV CH SYSTEM POWER POWER STANDBY POWER TV MUTE TV INPUT MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP STEREO MUSIC DTV/CBL V-AUX MULTI CH IN STANDARD SELECT SPEAKERS PRESET/CH TV VOL TV CH VOLUME LEVEL TITLE BAND TV MUTE...
  • Page 33 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 manually (PLIIx Music, EX/ES or EX). • 6.1-channel playback is not possible even if EXTD SUR. is pressed in the following cases: –...
  • Page 34 PLAYBACK Listening to high fidelity stereo sound (Direct Stereo) Direct Stereo allows you to bypass this unit’s decoders and DSP processors to enjoy pure high fidelity sound from 2- channel PCM and analog sources. Rotate PROGRAM (or press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press DIRECT ST.
  • Page 35 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 Remote control 2ch Stereo You can use a subwoofer with this program when SWFR or BOTH is selected in “BASS OUT”.

  • Page 36: 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 signals you want to use. Rotate INPUT to select the input source. INPUT Press INPUT MODE to select an input mode. In most cases, use AUTO.
  • Page 37 Press u / d to display the following information about the input signal. PRESET/CH ENTER A-E/CAT. A-E/CAT. (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 38: Fm/Am Tuning

    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 PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E l PRESET/TUNING/CH h EDIT NEXT LEVEL SEARCH MODE CATEGORY PROGRAM INPUT...

  • Page 39: Presetting Stations

    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 40 FM/AM TUNING 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 V-AUX...

  • Page 41: Selecting Preset Stations

    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 V-AUX DTV/CBL...

  • Page 42: Exchanging Preset Stations

    FM/AM TUNING Press PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h (or PRESET/CH u / d on the remote control) to select a preset station number (1 to 8). The preset group and number appear in the front panel display along with the station band, frequency and the TUNED indicator lights up.
  • Page 43 Select preset station “A5” using A/B/C/D/E and PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h. “A5” and the MEMORY indicator flash in the front panel display. A/B/C/D/E l PRESET/TUNING/CH h NEXT CATEGORY V-AUX DTV/CBL MD/CD-R Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) again. The stations stored at the two preset assignments are exchanged.

  • Page 44: Xm Satellite Radio Tuning

    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 45: Xm Satellite Radio Functions

    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.

  • Page 46: Activating Xm Satellite Radio

    XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING 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 47: Basic Xm Satellite Radio Operations

    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. INPUT Front panel Remote control...

  • Page 48: Xm Satellite Radio Search Modes

    XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING XM Satellite Radio search modes You can search for the channel you want to listen to using one of three search modes. You can also enter the number directly to select the desired channel. (For details, see “Direct Number Access mode”...
  • Page 49 Category Search 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 Carry out “Selecting the XM Satellite Radio mode” on page 43. Press SEARCH MODE (or SRCH MODE on the remote control) repeatedly to select “CAT SEARCH”.
  • Page 50 XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING Direct Number Access mode TV VOL TV CH VOLUME TV MUTE TV INPUT MUTE STEREO MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE STANDARD SELECT EXTD SUR. DIRECT ST. SPEAKERS NIGHT STRAIGHT ENT. EFFECT PRESET/CH LEVEL SET MENU TITLE MENU BAND SRCH MODE ENTER A-E/CAT.

  • Page 51: Setting Xm Satellite Radio Preset Channels

    Setting XM Satellite Radio preset channels You can use this feature to store up to 40 XM Satellite Radio channels (eight preset numbers in five preset groups, A1 to E8). You can then recall any preset channel easily by selecting the preset group and number as described in “Preset Search mode”...
  • Page 52 XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING While the MEMORY indicator is flashing, press MEMORY on the unit (or the remote control) to preset the selected XM Satellite Radio channel. A colon appears next to the preset number for confirmation, and the MEMORY indicator turns off. MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM Front panel...
  • Page 53 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 accessory is not connected, or does not work properly.

  • Page 54: Recording

    RECORDING Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instructions for those components. PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E l PRESET/TUNING/CH h EDIT NEXT LEVEL SEARCH MODE CATEGORY PROGRAM INPUT PHONES SPEAKERS STRAIGHT TONE CONTROL INPUT MODE STANDBY EFFECT SILENT CINEMA...

  • Page 55: Sound Field Program Descriptions

    The YAMAHA CINEMA DSP modes are compatible with all Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Surround sources. Set the input mode to AUTO (see page 32) to enable this unit to automatically switch to the appropriate digital decoder according to the input signal.
  • Page 56 SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Remote control Program button MOVIE THEATER Spectacle MOVIE THEATER Sci-Fi MOVIE THEATER Adventure MOVIE THEATER General SUR. STANDARD SUR. ENHANCED Features CINEMA DSP processing. This program creates the extremely wide sound field of a 70-mm movie theater. It precisely reproduces the source sound in detail, making both the video and the sound field incredibly real.

  • Page 57: 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 selection methods vary depending on sound field program types. For details on how to select sound field programs, see “Selecting sound field programs” on pages 27 to 31. Remote control Program...

  • Page 58: Advanced Operation

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS Using the sleep timer Use this feature to automatically set this unit in the standby mode after a certain amount of time. The sleep timer is useful when you are going to sleep while this unit is playing or recording a source. The sleep timer also automatically turns off any external components connected to AC OUTLET(S).

  • Page 59: Manually Adjusting Speaker Levels

    Manually adjusting speaker levels You can adjust the output level of each speaker while listening to a music source. This is also possible when playing sources through the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. Please note that this operation will override the level adjustments made in “BASIC SETUP”...

  • Page 60: Set Menu

    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 61: Using Set Menu

    Using SET MENU Use the remote control to access and adjust each parameter. TV VOL TV CH VOLUME TV MUTE TV INPUT MUTE STEREO MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE STANDARD SELECT EXTD SUR. DIRECT ST. SPEAKERS NIGHT STRAIGHT ENT. EFFECT PRESET/CH LEVEL SET MENU TITLE MENU...

  • Page 62: 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 perform “BASIC SETUP” (see page 22). Speaker settings A)SPEAKER SET Use to manually adjust any speaker setting.
  • Page 63 Speaker level B)SP LEVEL Use these settings to manually balance the level of each speaker selected in SPEAKER SET (page 58). Choices: –10.0 dB to +10.0 dB • FL adjusts the balance of the front left speaker. • FR adjusts the balance of the front right speaker. •...

  • Page 64: Input Menu

    SET MENU Audio settings G)AUDIO SET Use to customize this units overall audio settings. Muting type MUTE TYP. Use to adjust how much the mute function reduces the output volume. Choices: FULL, –20dB • Select FULL to completely halt all output of sound. •...

  • Page 65: Option Menu

    Input rename C)INPUT RENAME Use this feature to change the name of the inputs in the front panel display. Press an input selector button to select the input you want to change the name of. Press AMP. Press j / i to place the _ (under-bar) under the space or the character you want to edit.
  • Page 66 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 67: 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 68: Advanced Setup Menu Items

    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 69: 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.

  • Page 70: Setting Remote Control Codes

    Notes 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 or select the component you want to set up.

  • Page 71: Controlling Other Components

    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. The remote control automatically switches to the appropriate control mode for that component.

  • Page 72: Switching Library Codes

    To operate this unit using 9992 an alternative code. When using multiple YAMAHA receivers/amplifiers, you may be able to operate the other components simultaneously with the default code setting. In this case, set one of the alternative codes to operate this unit separately.

  • Page 73: Zone 2 (U.s.a., Canada, Australia, U.k. 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 74: Remote Controlling Zone 2

    ZONE 2 (U.S.A., CANADA, AUSTRALIA, U.K. AND EUROPE MODELS ONLY) Remote controlling Zone 2 The supplied remote control can be used to control Zone 2. You can even select the input source and control components located in the main room directly from the second room regardless of the listening condition in the main room.
  • Page 75 To control the power of the main unit and Zone 2 unit To turn all units (the main unit and Zone 2 unit) to standby: While holding down AMP, press STANDBY. To turn on all units (the main unit and Zone 2 unit): While holding down AMP, press SYSTEM POWER.

  • Page 76: 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 77 Repeat steps 2 through 4 as necessary to change other program parameters. Note You cannot change parameter values when “MEMORY GUARD” is set to ON. If you want to change the parameter values, set “MEMORY GUARD” to OFF (see page 61). Memory back-up The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data from being lost even if this unit is set in the standby...

  • Page 78: 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 79 For 6ch Stereo: Function: These parameters adjust the volume level for each channel in 6-channel stereo mode. Control range: 0 to 100% CT LEVEL (Center level) SL LEVEL (Surround left level) SR LEVEL (Surround right level) SB LEVEL (Surround back level) For PRO LOGIC IIx Music and PRO LOGIC II Music: PANORAMA (Panorama) Function:...

  • Page 80: 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 81 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 82 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 83 Tuner Problem FM stereo reception is The characteristics of FM stereo noisy. broadcasts may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor. There is distortion, and There is multipath interference. clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna.

  • Page 84: 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. PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E...

  • Page 85: 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 86: 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 87: 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 88: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω... 90 W • Maximum Power (EIAJ) [Asia, Korea and General models] 1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 Ω ... 130 W •...
  • Page 89 LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES ELIN ELTA A TANDY 0941 EMERSON ABEX 1151 ADMIRA 1141 ADVENTURA 1131 AIKO 1121 AIWA 1481 AKAI 0331, 1101, 1111 ALBA 0431 ALLERON 1091 ENVISION AMBASSADOR 1081 ERRES AMSTRAD 0481, 1081 ETRON ANAM 0251, 1041, 1051, FERGUSON 1061, 1071 FINLUX...
  • Page 90 0971, 0991, 1031, SYSTEM 1091, 1111, 1771 WATSON 1001 REALISTIC XOGEGO 1611, 1621, 1661, REGENCY/EASTERN0686 1741, 1761 RUNCO YAMAHA 0361, 1031, 1111, SAMSUNG 1951, 1961, 1971, SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 1981 YOKO 1001 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 175/475 ZENITH 0011, 0041, 0891, 0991, 1771...

  • Page 91: Dvd Player

    0202, 0432, 0602, 0632, 0692, 0912, 0922, 0932 WARDS PENTAX 0592, 0602 PERDIO 0992 PHILCO 0002, 0932 PHILIPS 0002, 0282, 0402, YAMAHA 0492, 0932 ZENITH PILOT 0912 PIONEER 0442, 0542 PROSCAN 1002, 1012, 1022, DVD PLAYER 1032, 1042, 1052, 1062...

  • Page 92: Tape Deck

    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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