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Yamaha DVX-S120 Owner's Manual

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IYAMAHA
DVD HOMETHEATER
SOUND SYSTEM
DVX-S120
(DVR-S120+NX-S120+NX-C120+NX-SW120)
XXX;XIIIIIIIIIIIIiiiii
DVD RECEIVER
DVR-S120
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 IYAMAHA DVD HOMETHEATER SOUND SYSTEM DVX-S120 (DVR-S120+NX-S120+NX-C120+NX-SW120) DVD RECEIVER XXX;XIIIIIIIIIIIIiiiii DVR-S120 OWNER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS R¢_1 thc_se i_L_¢t_s. I_I_II[L_I K¢_ these insl_dt'rns. R]_K OF ELE_I_I_ 8HOCK DO NOT0PEN Hccd all warnings. CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE FalLow all instructions. COVER (OR BACKL NO USER-SERVICEABLE PAIn'S INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO L)O noL u$_ _$ _ppa_ato$ n_ar waJ_r, QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, Clean only with (h_, cloth.
  • Page 3 "OFF" and "ON", p]case try.to cFminate the problem by using one of the followkig mca_m-cs: ModW_cafi(-msno1 e_pressLv approved by Yamaha may void your aathoiity, grantcxl by 1h¢I_CC, to usa the pfcalucL R_[ocal_ _lth_ this proda¢l o_ the device that is b_ing affecLod by lh¢...
  • Page 4 For details, refer to the instsuctic_as desedhed below. cause fire, tMmage Iothis unit, and]or persorial injusy. YAMAHA vail nol l_e head responsthl_ for any damage _esulting frtrm use of this unit with a voltage other than • The plug severed from the mah_ Dad mnst he &,.stroyed, as u plug sdec_exl.
  • Page 5 Th¢ _m¢ plate ls lo_ated_mLhe_o_ oi' _c _z_dt. IYAMAHA MODEL NO. DVR--q120 YAMAHA CORPORATION MADE IN MALAYSIA ¢Ahrfloa V]SIRLE k _[_ / OR mI,I_LE LASE_ R ,_£_I_I_IftdBt 0pEN. . SyttLJnO_A/BLERC_tT&BaL_WOII_DHN4 0LET_TRN_ _ _ I T_J raND MUG O_ ! _ U,t£...

  • Page 6: Other Equipment

    In a few steps, a whole new world of DVD will open up. ,<_ _ ....I]1 ,.!_;_ _," IIII, _,1,<<:_,_._ ..LET'S 13 READY! '-)Page 6, "Preparation" Decide on a place for the speakers, perform a few simple cormecfions, and that's aH there is to it, •...
  • Page 7 _tation Enjoy playing A VARIETY OF DISCS! --Page 28, "Playing Video End Music Discs" In 3 short steps play everytNng from commercial CDs to your own homemade discs, midio and video CDs and MP3 music • Enioy playing to whether concert hall.
  • Page 8 CONTENTS...
  • Page 9 _tation "4 "4...

  • Page 10: Supplied Accessories

    Introduction Your DVD Home Theater Sound System DVX-S120 consists of the following components. DVD R_o_]vc_(DVR S]20) I urn1 Spe_&c_r Sc-_ (NX P120) Sal_llite8Ix_kca_ (Fronl, Surmu_P) (NX 8120) 4 milts CCnlCr S peaker _ C120) 1 m_t 1 unil Subwoofcr SW120) Explanations in this Owner's Manual am based on DVX-S120 (DVD Receiver (DVR-S120) and Speaker Set (NX- P] 20)).

  • Page 11: Preparing The Remote Control

    Preparing the Remote Control Put the batteries in the Remote Control. Press the/_ mark and slide off lhe bac_( cover, Insert the two supplied batteries (AA, R06, UM-3) into the battery compartment, pol_rity Close the bac_( cover. Preparing the Speakers The Front Spoakcrrs, Sarround Spcakcrs, Ccntcr Spc_akcv and Subwoo_k_r haw sf_cia[ _olcs buscd (-_ thc_typc of soand c_ach_wz_lacc_s.
  • Page 12 _l|=],_l_-ill,i Connecting the Speakers and TV Connect the cable core with the color band near the tip to the + connector. Be careful, if you "everse the cables, the sound will be unnatural. Cable core Color band Lever 1 Press the lever down. 2 Insert the speaker cane core into the hole.
  • Page 13 C_ii!_!i!ii_;i!!_!!!ill ¸ !i!iiiili%!i_iiiiii!_ii!iii_, _iO_ii!_ii_i)ii!_i_i i!!_i_!ii !i!_iii_ii_iliL i|t_,_lr-lUll _tation Fr_ntL "O "€3 Turn off the "iV before connecting. Speaker Cable power cord after making all other Connect the connections. Video Pin Cable Subwoofer Speaker System Control Cable Cable Cable (B_ue) IIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIII AV MONITOR Subwoofer...

  • Page 14: Viewing A Dvd

    Viewing a DVD It's time to play a DVD. Select a disc and begin from step 1. power For example, switch to video input 1 if CinemaStation is connected to video input 1. Press POWER.
  • Page 15 _tation Place a disc Press CinemaStation enters mode.
  • Page 16 Press [>. The DVD starts playing. Press [] to stop playback. To change discs Press & on CinemaStation eject the disc. Set another disc in the tray and press 8. Press POWER Eject the disc before the power. After finished playing, press _ on eject the disc.Then...
  • Page 19 iPmblems No s_ appear Check the disc jj_l_t to make sure subtitles are a_ble, I followed each rrectly but the disc Some discs have a Disc Menu' Your settings...

  • Page 20: Finding The Best Dsp Effect

    Finding the Best DSP Effect Changing the DSP effect based on listening and viewing content Select a DSP Program for the movie or music and experience the sound of a movie theater or concert hall. Follow the chart below to select the DSP Program that offers the acoustic qualities...
  • Page 21 tation "O MusieVideo Magnifies the feeling of listening to live rock or iazz in a concert hall. The screen image and sound field space stretch out to the fullest, engulfing you in an atmosphere of excitement. In a live stereo sports broadcast, announcer voicos are central, engulfed Live Sports...

  • Page 22: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and Functions of Parts Buttons for amplifier and disc operations Stops d_scplayl'axcL S_*_ the prcviou s,tac_xt t rack or chapter. Cccati_u¢ Izcssing to fasl fbrwfu_d tv f_t rcwc_tsc_. P_oscs ¢fi_ playback. INPUT PROGRESSIVE (NTSC only) Selects an input source. P_ss this S_i_hcs L)_L) p layback bc_twc_c_ [wog_c s s_vc_ and button u_lfl you I'm4 the sou_c_ yo_...

  • Page 23: About Memory Backup

    ,'. iIltl I IIl.;tlI _..._1 _II I Buttons for tuner operations Press INPUT on CinemaSt_ttion cx _ess TUNER on the Remote Cun0"ol tu select l_er mude. In 3hmurmode, the buttons b_luw fimction as desc,ribczl, /_B/CiD/E ScJccts i)r¢_c:; _ up_ (A, B, C, 1), h) for I_MiAMstatiLv_s. (SC¢I)_gc41.) PRESET/BAND PRESET/TUNING ScJccts _ P_t...
  • Page 24 VIRTUAL PROGRESSIVE L_ghlsup when L_ghls up when Viz'_lt a l SLEEP PROGRESS [VE is acl:ivat_L Chacma DSP Js enable<L LighLs ap when using she Sleep Timer. SILENT CINEMA indicator Program L_ghls up when using a L)SP indicator P_ogramwifl_ h_hones l)tghts up when a DSP S fLENT C_A.

  • Page 25: Remote Control Features

    Remote Control Features Cinem_t_t_on As shown on the left, CinemaStation is composed of three main parts Remote Control button operations change depending on the mode, so it is possible to control all Amplifier, DVD/CD and Tuner functions with a single remote unit.
  • Page 26 Press AMP before starting operations • The p_pl$ co]o_ _m the Remote Co_t_] inditers Amp mode. MATRIX Sets the Malfix 6.1 (k_cod_. (See page 64.) ]n mos1 c_scs, the Matrix 6.1 dcco(L_ works automatically once Dolby t}ig]tal Sin-round EX or L)TSES d_scs slatt playing. However, for some disc types, you may have to Selthe d_cod_ u_g this button.
  • Page 27 Press DVD/CD before starting operations • The green ¢dior on the Remt_ Comrdi i_diCalCs DVD/CD mode. > -- While hokling do_a SFf[FT, press a bullon be3ow to enable the corresponding opemtlom 7 button: E_ables ReI_l Play. 8 button: E_ables s¢l_gs for A t_ R_pcat.

  • Page 28: Using The On-Screen Menu

    Using the On Screen Menu The On Screen Menu includes Preference, Toolbar and Setup Perform operations using the TV screen. Preference: You can adjust picture contrast sharpness and other picture qualities of the DVD or video CD to your liking l"oolbar: You can use Program Play, Disc Navigation and other handy playback features.

  • Page 29: Digital Output

    Status window Video shift Saturation Contrast Color settings (Colour settings Brightness Sharpness Clear All Tracks Program Play list (Playlist) Zoom Angle Chapter Preview Audio Disc Navigation Sub-title (Subtitle) Frame by Frame Fast Time Slow Disc Lock Parentallevel Enter PIN Change PIN TV shape TV System Video Output _...
  • Page 30 Selecting the Equipment CinemaStation provides you with a variety of playback options, including CDs, video discs, music CDs and MP3 discs.You can connect a VCF_ or video game console and increase your home entertainment possibilities connecting the equipment you want, follow the chart below.

  • Page 32: Playback Methods

    Playback Methods CinemaStation provides you with a variety of playback methods including the ability to select and quickly find a scene or tune. Start operations after first pressing DVD/CD CinemaStation enters DVD/CD mode to play a disc Intht_ m auu_l, each_c h_sil_ ow_ _k f_s s hown below-.

  • Page 33: Frame Advance

    Frame Advance _ To return to normal play Slow Advance/Reverse Iovo.vIIVCD "lg €3 To return to normal play i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Yot_(a_ a[_o t_ the i.l_IhI._$¢i See pages 94 and _si'!On Screen Menu * _,_ S_ip !bat_'c may no_ v,_k %m:,pc:rb,_ wh_ _Si_g Pl_-b_k C_t,"oI to P!UY a ,,_ideo If you use l_a_t Fo_-eax_Re_e_se while p _laying a Dolhy L_gila[ or DTS disc;...
  • Page 34 li_|_l IIII |I| _ llii_l d I 1[_ II_. Specify an elapsed time for playback (Time Search) Perform opt_radons ltsing the _' On Screen Mcnu, -- Number buttons SCREEN -- ._t_._._ i ;@,,, ! > ENTER --...
  • Page 35 Playback your f_vorite chapters and tracks in the order you went Perform operations using the TV On Screen Menu. SCREEN-- €1 €1...
  • Page 36 z& SCREEN-- • Urnce Pmgraz_, P] _.- is s¢ 4 the PROG h_ficatoT lights up in tha _tation L)isplay.
  • Page 37 Turnon/offProgramPlayi! _:;_%____! ii!i:;1%ii!;_ "lg CinemaStation automatically sets Program menu item to "On" after Program Play starts. The setting does not change even if Program Play finishes, so you can restart Program Play by pressing > To return to normal playback, select "Off" for Program menu item in the On Screen Menu Even if you set it to III _ ¸¸_...
  • Page 38 You can repeat a P_vorite track, chapter or entire disc.You can also repeat Program Play and certain parts you specified as many times as you like. i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ReN_tNay n_nol woxki_oF_ly ,_ilh $OLR+_ L)V'D Repeat Nay _ _0rk (lung M_t_ _?layof a vkl_ CD _at _S_s_g N_-b_k C0n_ot.

  • Page 39: To Return To Normal Playback

    Repeat between two points (A, BRepeat) ovo-v vco Specify the start and end of a favorite segment (points A and B) then playback between those two points as much as you like. You can specify a part within one title or track -- =8"...
  • Page 40 Many DVDs or video CDs that have Playback Control include an original menu You can use the menu for skipping to a favorite title or chapter and switching audio or subtitle language. • D_ding on the d£_j, a m_n_l may aotomalicaOy _op _g_whc_ playback start8.
  • Page 41 You can play MP3 music that was recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW by a computer. • DepemlJng_m_coafling ¢ondidtrnssome discs catmot be played. Disc Structure Si_¢_ file MP3 format can store several albmns on a disc,, a fo]des is assignexl to an ,A]bum". and a fi]e is assigned to a (Folder) "Track".

  • Page 42: Connecting The Antennas

    Connecting the Antennas CinemaStation includes an AM Loop Antenna and indoor FM Antenna the supplied antennas in areas with good radio wave reception. Connect each antenna into its jack properly Connect the supplied indoor FM Antenna to the FM AM Loop ANT jack Indoor FM Antenna...

  • Page 43: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio CinemaStation provides several methods for tuning radio stations to help you find channels as easy as you can. Press INPUT repeatedly on CinemaStation until TUNER INPUT appears The input source changes to Tuner (F_adio) and you can listen to AM/FM broadcasts. •...
  • Page 44 Select your favodte stations by hand (Manual Tuning) v PRESET/TUNING PRESET/SAND For stations with weak radio signals tune manually. Display AUTOiMAN'L PRESETi_UNING...

  • Page 45: Preset Fm Stations

    Presetting radio stations in memory helps you tune the preset radio stations using a few simple button operations. Automatically preset FM stations in advance (Auto Preset) Up to 40 stations (5 Cgottps x 8 Stations) can be automatically NEVCiD/E PRESE_BAND preset.
  • Page 46 Manually preset stations in advance (Manual Preset) You carl manually preset up to 40 radio stations, MEMORY AJ_O!DI_ Display -- PRESET/TUN ING A V PRESETf[UN radio _tati_ i !iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii at !h_ same li_e. , _hcxl gm_g a radio stali_, YOU_ _t 1_ t_xlu c_¢y _d *cc_p!io_ m_x_(S!_'e_!monanval) You can _ba_ge he order ol"_m_s_t F M radio slal_O_s_1_, S_ page _-_, Chang ng the Order of Preset Stet ons .
  • Page 47 You can tune in a radio station simply by selecting its Preset Number. PRESETV-- You can also change the order of preset stations. Below is an example of the steps for switching the E1 and PRESET!BARD A5 radio stations.
  • Page 48 RIDS(Radio Data System) is a _ansmission system fi.vt FM stations ttsed in many eotmtfies. RIDStransmissions contain various b, pcs of infd_nation, including PS (Preston Service), PTY (Proffmn Type), RT (Radio Text), and CT (Clock Tthle). RDS wtvtks fllrot@l COOlX_mtion _rnong broadcasting stations, FREQJRDS PRESET v -- A PRESET...

  • Page 49: Rds Mode

    Change RDS Mode There are foltr RDS display modes. When an RDS station is bro_tdcasfirlg, PS, PTY, RT or CT mode • WhananRL)S _taliofli_bt_a.sLi_g, donolpr_sFREQlRDSu_lJl indicators corresponding to the services Irtovidcxl one cx more mode ha_lScatmslight up ia the Cha_tafitm D_spl_y.

  • Page 50: Connecting Video Equipment

    Connecting Video Equipment Connect a VCR to CinemaStation to play or dub videos You can also connect a game console or video camera • A_w_ys_ th¢ o_mcr's ma_o_ of a_y c_o_pm_mt y ou w_nt_) o_L...
  • Page 51 Notes on the audio jacks or.e boil1 IN andOUT jac_ • You cannot sim_tancously when the jack names arc file same as each oilier. For example, file signal input from file VCR IN jack does not output from file VCR OUT jan&, •...
  • Page 52 For VCR operations, read your VCR owner's manual • Tttc_Remote Control ¢ma also olxa-ate a tele_sion or VCR ¢onne_0al lo Cinem_tati_m. Howevgr, it is £trst necessary lo enter the manofa_-tuser eodz leg 1he equipment in 1be Remote Controt's memory. S¢¢ I_age 83, Storing Manufacturer Cratle.s in the Remote...
  • Page 53 For video camera and VCR operations, be sure to read their respective owneCs manuals. --VIDEO Connecting with SCART cable (U.K. and Europe models only) Do not connect CinemaStation to a monitor via a VCR The copyright protection technology incorporated in CinemaStation may not allow the video to play.

  • Page 54: Connecting Audio Equipment

    Connecting Audio Equipment You can connect a CD recorder or MD recorder to CinemaStation to record audio played on CinemaStation you wa_l/o ¢Ox1A_'CL...
  • Page 55 lacks Notes on the digital audio • The digital jacks ave ccmlpatible with PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS signals, • The OPTICAL IN-jack is compatible with a digital signal fllat has a 96 kHz or ]css sarnplklg freqltency, • You carl or_ "* [npltt Assign" in file SET MENU to assign VDEO or VCR to the OPTICAL IN-jack.

  • Page 56: Notes On Recording

    Notes on recording and playing audio • Perform a test recording before recx31_ding. • It is not lX_ssiblc to record DSP effects. • When you turn off the cx_nnectedCD rec_an or ME} recorder lx_wer, playback _und may bc_,ome distorted and the vo]mne reduced.

  • Page 57: Placing The Speakers (Nx-P120)

    Placing the Speakers (NX-P120) To got the most out of the sound field effects you need to place the speakers in the best positions. To guard against poor acoustics like sound blur make sure the speaker_ are stable. Also read page 7, Preparing the Speakers. Make sure the top of the television is level If the top of the television is not level, place the Center Speaker inside the TV rack or directly on the floor_ In any case, make sure it is...
  • Page 58 1he S_w_akcrs _sring r_ailScx lw0 S_de4 tapei _ibrafion doting _emay cau_ t_ mdts ia t(x)S_m la_ to_l €)ffand m_-ra_ 0Vet_ YO_[_¢1 _ _is , C_aStaf!_ gel¢_ghl in the,Spe_c__able; N _ SUre t _e Cab_e_ _ed YAMAHA _4ll begr r_0res_Si_ly [_ a¢cid_mts eao_d by improNfly p_gxl...
  • Page 59 When attaching to a speaker stand and bracket Mounting (sapp_cd) Screw (sapplicd) 60 mm(2_F) • Wheel altaching to a spcakc_ startdand laack_ L L'_ s_¢ to rc_ _cir • Wh_r_ altaching to lh¢ _]or_al _0 Sp_r Sla_d_, you do not nc_x_1_ atlach th_ _applic_ mounth_g brac,k¢l_.
  • Page 60 Yamaha Speaker Stand SPS-80 (Option) Wifll the SPS-80 Speaker Stands, yolt can _Z fl1¢Front Speakers and Surround Slx_akers on the floor. (2 stands/sct * SPS-80 stands may not be avai]ablc in c_c, rtain regions. You can use commercially available speakers instead of...
  • Page 61 Changing the speaker cables Rf_]C_ f _$¢ butlon 10 n,_...
  • Page 62 Adjusting the Speaker Volume Level The default settings of the Speakers are suitable for most conditions. However, depending on room conditions or listening position, you may need to adjust the Speaker volume level, especially when changing speaker or furniture position. This adjustment is important because it brings out the maximum effect of the DSP Program, and faithfully reproduces the acoustic personalities Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic I[, Dolby Digital and DTS.
  • Page 63 LEFT RIGHT CENTER SUBWOOFER L SOR. R SUR. i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ]!yo_ rMs¢ _e v0!um¢ ]cwe! 0f _e c_i_ an_t S_m_l Spo.al_rs tO _ !0 _IB and _ is St_ leSS than t_C FtI -m] SIx2&c_S; the !'_ F. LeVel!! in i5_ SET MEN U to 10 _IB _ad ]0Wm"...
  • Page 64 Adjust the volume level of the Subwoofer, Center and Surround Left!Right Speakers, if you feel the speaker is unbalanced during audio playback. ]eve]s olhcr 1hart{br Fxont Speake_ can I_ _x_t_tc_d. •Vo]um¢ ;ENTER SW+/ i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii , you _Ot adjust the _f_- _d ItJgh! Sm_o_d $_ _vklwalty.
  • Page 65 Ad_ustspea_rv_ume_rschs_re_Dsp_pmgram_i_;!!_iiiiiiii!!_!!_!!_!!_!! Yott e_ adjust the SlXZ_ker v o]tune f_ 5eh St_¢_ DSP P_gl"_l "0...

  • Page 66: Setting The Speaker Size

    Surround and Subwoofer). Butdepending on your listening objectives, you can turn off specified speakers, When using any speaker other than YAMAHA Speaker Set NX-P120, you need to specify the speaker size You can specify these settings in Speaker mode.
  • Page 67 *BASS * CENTER Sets whc_ler the _nter Speaker is p_csent or nm, and Selects flit speaker to output a LFE[BASS (low tone) sets the siT_ of the Centex Speaker. signal. LFE stands for Low Freztununy Effoat and it is used to output bands of"90 Itz and below when Dolby Selection items: LRG (Large), SML (Small), NON Digital or DTS is active, (None)
  • Page 68 Selecting DSP Program Effects To get the most out of CinemaStation select a sound field based on how many speakers you want to use and the listening environment Select a sound field based on Select a sound field based on Enjoy original Dolby and DTS sound how many speakers you want...
  • Page 69 AUTO Depending on whether the source is Dolby or DTS, automatically switches between Dolby Digital plus Matrix 61 and DTS plus Matrix 6.1 audio. Even if you play a 51 channel source with this setting, no virtual surround back speaker is created. MATRIX 6.1 Select this item to play a 51 channel source with Matrix 61 Sound outputs from the...
  • Page 70 Selecting Dolby Pro Logic II converts a 2-channel source into virtual multi-channels for enjoying sound using all speakers. []BiDTS SELECT i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii g_'¢n if y#e i_y b_c k _ m_ v4!_ D0tbY _ L°N# Ili C]_'_'_l;_t! L_'°¢_n0t _Ned_t#¢ multi S0 end-...

  • Page 71: Music Setting

    Change the Dotby Pro Logic Music setting You can change the _ttings (p_tr_netcrs) for Do]by Pro Logic I] Music and adjust tim sound field to match your listening space. Below are the "Pro Logic [] Music" setting values (parameters), PANORAMA Gives frunt LiR charnel sound a _xap_trmtnd cffbct, dis_buted throughout tim entire surround sound field, for an expansive fc_lklg.
  • Page 72 Since Virtual Cinema DSP processes the sound input source, you can virtually reproduce surround speakers, and enjoy a DSP Program with only your Front L./R Speakers <_-- -- DSP Program buttons i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii * #c_ V#iaat Cin_ 1 ¢CaS'_0_%*_ ENU, VittlaIC"...
  • Page 73 Connect your headphones to the _ (phones) jack on CinemaStation and enjoy multi-speaker simulation called SILENT CINEMA. if_li(phonos)jaok -- DSP Program buttons "11...
  • Page 74 You can control the big sound effects and focus on listening clearly to speech. Enjoy a DSP Program even in the evening at a low volume NIGHT-- 4JJi! ¸ _ii_iii To return to normal play Press NIGHT to deactivate Night Listening mode, "Night L. OFF appears in the CinemaStation Display.
  • Page 75 Each DSP Program is designed to draw out the maximum effect from the source audio. CinemaStation provides the DSP Programs with optimum value of parameters including reflected sound, reverberant sound and Delay Time Among these parameters, you can change the Delay Time SELECT [X_DT$ to match to your Speaker positions...
  • Page 76 Dolby Digkel=Dolby Default value8 for Delay Time Pro Logic and D'PS m MOVm Action PL No'nna] (Dolby Pro Logic) A_ion 6.1 Nom_l (Do]by Digital, DTS) Drama 6.1 Matrix 6.1 Sci-Fi (Do]by Digital, DTS) Sci-Fi 6.1 PL II Movie S!_'zta¢lc (Do]by Pro Logic II Mtwie) PL II M_.t sic Spectacle 6.1...
  • Page 77 You can play back and enjoy movie sound processed with Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS. Enjoy smooth, precise and flowing audio of the original sound design. n_DTS -- SELECT...
  • Page 78 You can enjoy the 2-channel (stereo sound) source only with the Front L./R Speakers. --STEREO ili! ili i!i i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii , An LFE Cbann¢l _ be oa_)t _om !h_ _t LIR Sp#_cvt¢ _ S_bw_fer de_nding _ how you _ !'_ BASS!! _ _e SET If _°umd [iCM €[!__1__ Off, no s0 _nd _ 0ut_ ot from the C_¢it_ SW_t_...

  • Page 79: Types Of Input Signals

    Types of Input Signals You can check the type of input signal and format from the CinemaStation Display. You can also set the input mode to select the digital/analog entry sequence or to only input a specified signal. During playback, you can show input signal type, format and sampling frequency information in the CinemaStation...

  • Page 80: Input Signal

    Input signal Note on digital signals that exceed 48 kHz information CinemaStation's digital input jack can input a smnpling • (Format) frequency up to 96 kItz. For details read the owner's Shows the input signal format. When file digilal input manual of the devic_ connoatcxl to the digital input jack.
  • Page 81 You can playback most sources without a problem with the AUTO setting (factory default setting) Then depending on your needs, you can select the priority level for digital and analog input signals, and specify formats such as DTS. ¸ )_'_ AU'I O: Inpltt signal carl be sel¢,c, t ed in file andes below.

  • Page 82: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the Sleep Timer After a specified time the power automatically enters standby so you can enjoy CinemaStation until you fall asleep. -- SLEEP To cancel the Sleep Timer Keep pressing SLEEP until SLEEP OFF appears in file CirlemaStation Disp] ay, In a few s¢_,onds SLEEP OFF disappears, The CinemaStation...

  • Page 83: Progressive Scan (Ntsc Only)

    SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, fT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU SV_TFCH THE CONNECTION "STANDARD DEtRN[TION" ¢OlflTUT: THERE QUESTIONS RHGAR I.)[NG YOUR _3DEO MONITOR _SU_t t_ ¢ompafib!e with the e_p!_!_ li_ of YAMAHA projc_zt_, h_C!_ding !_c_DPX !, LPX !ix), DPX!()90 _d with the YAMAIG_ PDM 1...

  • Page 84: Protectingyour Children From Undesirable Scene

    ProtectingYour Children from Undesirable Scene Using Parental Control You can cut a scene that you do not feel it is suitable for your children, or lock a disc from being played. CinemaStation allows you to set the level of Parental Control. It then checks the level of a disc whose level has been set in advance and automatically decides if the content is suitable for viewing by your children before playing -- Numbor...

  • Page 85: Change The Password

    $O_EEN-- > -3.' Cha nge the password Number bu_ons z& SCREEN I...
  • Page 86 CinemaStation locks a disc by storing its ID code in memory So the next time the disc is inserted the user is prompted to enter a password to unlock the disc Enter the password correctly to load the disc --Number bu_ens SCREEN--...
  • Page 87 Storing Manufacturer Codes in the Remote Control If you set the manufacturer code (a unique code assigned to each manufacturer) in the CinemaStation Remote Control, you can operate a connected television, VCR, CD or MD recorder with the Remote Control •...

  • Page 88: Vcr Operation

    When the Remote Control's TV orVCR To return to the factory default settings button does not work even after setting the While pressing SHIFT down as in step 2 Setting file device manufacturer code Manufaetttrer Code, entcx 299 for TV or 399 for VCR. Try again from step 1 and keep the following points in (Step 3 is not necessary.) mind.
  • Page 89 TV operation Prc_ss POWER bcffbre sta:rl:Mg Ol:mra_ions. Chmmcl Sdeclior_ (+) Input Swilch C_ncl Scle_ction ( ) *_VCR Stop *aVCR Re.wind *_VCR Fast Forwaed *_VCR P_nso *_VCR Playback Votum¢(+) Votum¢() "2_¢ yoa set lh¢ VCR manufa_%_r cc_k_ _br Ihe VCR baltOn, yoa can opceate your VCR.
  • Page 90 Depending on the model and year, you may not be able to use some manufacturer products In this case, use the remote control supplied with each product. "IV Manufacturer Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Manufacturer Code Yam._a 299'292 Fun_ 2'f/1_18"285 297"256"287 Ach_r_2...
  • Page 91 M_nu_acturer I_lanulactursr _od8 r_n_fa_u_ r_r_f_ur_r _o_J_ Manu_tu_r Manuf_ctursr Cod8 I2oyd Sharp 395/362/382 Loew_ 396/337 Sie_.a_t_s Yam@la 399/39_93_9L ._lmira_ I,uxt_ Sig'zm_ 2009 395/397 .%Jw_ 396/397/39_2_39 3931396/397/336/3_9 Sony 368/379/372/373/374/ ._J_ai 322/323_ Mag_vox 325/326/328 Sylv_fi_ 397/325/326/328 ._1_a Magt_ S_phoaie M_aal_ 392/39L/328 AMio l_*Se 392/394 T_bezg Mzrl_...

  • Page 92: Using The Set Menu

    Using the SET MENU You can use the SET MENU to adjust settings including Speaker settings Change the settings to match your listening environment. The SET MENU contains the items below * Speakcs Set * CENTER * FRONT SMALL * SUR. * BASS SWFR * E LeNel...
  • Page 93 ,,-i...
  • Page 94 Adjust the playback level of the LFE signal Set the dynamic range during Dolby Digital (* LEF Level) playback (* D. Range) You carl adjast the LFE charmel output lcarel while You carl s_lect the dynamic range (SlrrCad between the playing a Dolby Digital or DTS signal.
  • Page 95 Reassign input jacks (* Input Assign) Set frequency step (*Tuner Step) (Asia and General models only) You can assign CinemaStation's OPTICAL IN-jack VIDEO or VCR. When set to VIDEO, irress the VIDEO The inter-station fi_eqltency spacing diff¢_ depending on button to operate file device connected to the OPTICAL flilcareas.
  • Page 96 Using the On Screen Menu You can use the On Screen Menu to adjust settings for DVD playback including picture and language settings. For example, adjust the color saturation SCREEN-- <]--...
  • Page 97 SCREEN -- To set the other menu items, follow the example above.
  • Page 98 n'_illlJi i1.I_1|1t_1 L_[_ i11 Preference Picture Video shift Adjust from +] to --7, Adjusts the screen l_aition, Saturation Adjust from -7 to +7. Adjusts the videx_ cx_lor saturation, Contrast Adjust from -7 to +7. Ac_:,enmates bright and dark parts of video. Color eeUinge Adjust the video shade.
  • Page 99 M_in M_nu Access Disc Lock Setup Set _1c Disc, Lock "Otf'f'Off". Page 82 PaPental level Adjust the level from 0 to -_8. Page 81 Enter PIN Enter file password. Page 80 Change PIN Change the passwtwd. Page 81 TV .1 TV shape Set to match your TV screen aspect.

  • Page 100: Solutions To Common Problems

    CinemaStation power, remove the power plug from the outlet and contact the store where you purchased the product or your nearest YAMAHA sound products service center and ask for assistance. Power turns on but immediately shuts off.
  • Page 101 I_pm-, No sound except from Front No sound from the Surround Speakers. Speakers. You turocd offtheSurround Speaker vo]mnc level. You arelistening to STERN) sound. Tm_l up the Surround Speaker volmne. Sc_ Press STEREO and nlake sure sound field effect is on. page 60.
  • Page 102 Sound volume will not increase. Digital and high frequency devices create noise. The power of tim device connected to CincmaStatlon's output jack is not _rnexl CinemaStatlon is plac_d too close to a digital or high frequency device. If tim !_wcr of the dcvicg cotmc_k3d to tim Place CklenlaStation fltrdacr away fronl sltch devices.
  • Page 103 One of the buttons doesn't work. Viewing angle does not change. Some discs do not allow c_rtain operations. Yolt can only orc"fltis fk_a_m if you are playing a disc"rocza'dcd with multiple angles. Playback does not start when pressing t---, or it immediately stops, VCR recording does not work.
  • Page 104 "No Disc" appears in the CinemaStation The disc is ejected as soon as it is inserted. Display. A dis_ that cannot Ix_playe_l has been inse_od. No disc is inserted or a dis_ is inscr_exl incorrectly, Set the disc in the tray c_rrccfly. See page ¸...
  • Page 105 I_pm-, The Remote Control does not work. A peripheral device does not work with the Remote Control. Yolt outside file Remote Control opc_dng range, Yolt cannot Olx_mtc a systenl czmlponent. Crp_ate file Remote Control within 6 m (20 Use file renlotc control that came with file fc,ct) and a 30 _ angle of the Remote Control device to operate it.

  • Page 106: Disc Information

    Information Disc information The table below lists the types of discs you can play on CinemaStation Video Discs SVCD (Super Video CD) Vidc_CD VIDEOCD Video CDs nlade by e,opyi_g an MPEG nlovie file onto a DIOITJU. _lDm DUai'T4L 4UDIO CD-R or CD-RW, DVD region Codes ¸¸5/¸¸¸...
  • Page 107 I_pm-, • The foBowing discs cannol b* p]ayex__Sth tiffs u_L CD ROM, DVD ROM, CDV. (TMS f_(xiuct can p] _).-some lypCs of DVD R, DVD RW (Vitro forest only), DVD_R or DVD_RW di_c_.) • Cin_tation cannot P]_ a CDR, CI2 RW, I2VI2 R, L)VL) RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW disc that h_ not been Vitalized.
  • Page 108 This snbwoof_ system (_ SW120) employs Advmaced Yamaha Active Serve Technology which YAMAHA has developcxl for _lu_Sng higher qnaU_- snpcx ba_s sound. This sn_x_ ba_s seined atkls a m(ne _¢_Hstic, themev m lbe htrme effe_l to yonr st_w¢o sysl_m.
  • Page 109 With an abundance of audio data, it is unmlx_r of speakers. Yamaha Cinema DSP applies origkml sound field able to provide mtthcnfic solmding effbcts. technology based on a wealth of real-world da_...
  • Page 110 Sampling Frequency and Quantized LFE (Low Frequency Effect) 0.1 Channel Bit Rate This chatmel is for the reproduction of'low bass signals. When convarting an analog signal to digital, the nmnbar The frequency range for this chatmal is 20 Hz to 120 He. of times the signal is sampled per see,end is called the ]t is added to the full-range 5 chaunels in Dolby Digital sampling frequency while the degree, of fineness when...
  • Page 111 Index ..............Input Assign ..............Input Mode ..............A-B Repeat ..............Input Modes ..............Action ................J_z Club ............... Changing the Oa'der of Preset Stations ......43 LfR Balance ..............CinemaStatiun Display brightnass ........ LEF Level ..............Classic Hall ..............Live S!_xn:s ..............
  • Page 112 Sei-Fi (Science Fiction) ..........Seleg,ting Radio Stations ..........Auto Tttni_g ............... Manual TOming ............Preset Tttni_g ............. SET MENU ..............Settklg Channels iN Advance (Pm_t) ......_I] Auto Preset .............._I 1 ManualPreset ............Setting the Manufacturer Code ........SILENT CINEMA ............Slez_pTimer ..............

  • Page 113: Specifications

    Model Name ..........NX-SW120 Minimum RMS Output Power IyI_ FRONT L/R, CENTER_ SURROUND ..Advanced YAMAHA Active Servo Tectmology sys*em 1 kHz, 0,9% THD, 6_ ........... kYdver U.S.A. and Canada models ... 16 can (6 3/_ inch) cone, mag_etle shielding type 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.9% TRD, 6_2 ......
  • Page 114 OYAMAHA ,,'_M_-_ _',,_ _DA _IU_I C LTD. I_ MILNE _ _-, _F_O_Oi,_H, ONTA_dO _KTI, C_D& YAMAHACORPORA'T'ION Printod in Malaysia _ WB85310d...

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