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Yamaha HTR-5540 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Features

    Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the l_MTil[[l]_l product and to protect it from overheating, and these RISK OFELECTRIC S HOCK openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings DONOTOPEN should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
  • Page 3 "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by using one requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the of the following measures: FCC, to use the product. Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.
  • Page 4 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. ICES-003. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified. We Want You Listening For A Lifetime...
  • Page 5 CONTENTS ............SET MENU ............FEATURES ............. Adjusting the items on the SET MENU ....40 GETTING STARTED ..........1 SPEAKER SET (speaker mode settings) .... 41 2 LFE LEVEL ............Checking the package contents ......... Installing batteries in the remote control ....3 3 SP DLY TIME (speaker delay time) ....
  • Page 6 • Sleep timer • Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital + Matrix 6.1 Decoder • DTS/DTS + Matrix 6.1 Decoder • CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP Technology and Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS • Virtual CINEMA DSP • SILENT CINEMA DSP •...
  • Page 7 Check your package to make sure it contains the following items. Remote control Batteries (2) AM loop antenna (AA, R06, UM-3) _L,_ _c,_ ,_ ¸ ovc, _!_/ca _,n wo× cz51 ior_n _o/_v Indoor FM antenna 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna (U.S.A., Canada, China, adapter (U.K.

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    T_ES_ _JLEN_ STEREO )® ® !_ INPUT MODE (]_ STANDBY/ON Sets the priority for the types of input signals (AUTO, Turns this unit on, or set it to the standby mode. When DTS, ANALOG) to receive when one component is you turn this unit on, you will hear a click and there will connected to two or more input jacks.

  • Page 9: Speakers

    I'[€]AVlI;{I]I_'Y;YAVlml;fI]AV[NI[I]AV[€ _) (_ SILENT (PHONES jack) BASS Allows you enjoy DSP effect for private listening with Adjusts the low-frequency response for the main left and headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals right channels. are output to the speakers. Turn right to increase or turn left to decrease the low- frequency...
  • Page 10 When STEREO is selected, 2-channel signals are directed to the main left and right speakers VOLUME without effect sounds and all Dolby Digital and DTS signals (except the LFE channel) are mixed down to the main left and right speakers. ®YAMAHA...
  • Page 11 _O]AVlI'{O]_'_TAVloI_IhV[OJI[O]AV_ (20 feet) 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. • Handling the remote control • Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control.
  • Page 12 m._.1,,u:_.le.'l:v,,loi_ql, lq(Ni, _ ° & I VCR V-AUX D-TV/CBL MD/CD-R TUNER _,(7. VOLUME DOLBY DIGITALPR0 LOGIC _ T -- STEREO AUT_ oSILENTI • MOVIE THTR 12ENTERTAINMENT TUNE0 MEMORY_ ..illllll....! ..ooooo ooool ]ooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo [][][]1...
  • Page 13 Subwoofer • playing back Dolby Digital or DTS signals. YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because ideal for natural and lively bass reproduction. low bass sounds are not highly directional.

  • Page 14: Connections

    _u___ v=_,_,v,,_-.-I,l_ Be sure to connect the left channel (L), fight channel (R), "+" (red) and "-" (black) properly. If the connections 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 15 The diagram shows the speaker layout in the listening room. • SUBWOOFER jack When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, connect the input jack of the subwoofer system to this jack. Low bass signals distributed...
  • Page 16 ___ w_=,_,v,,_-.-I, iq - • IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch WARNING Do not change setting of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch when the power of this unit is on, this may damage the unit. If this unit f_ls to turn on when STANDBY/ON (or POWER) is pressed, the IMPEDANCE...
  • Page 17 (such as a tape deck, MD recorder and CD player changer), connect them to the jack with the same number labels as [_, %, [] etc. YAMAHA applies this labeling system to all its products. • After you have completed...
  • Page 18 II_qi'li'Pi_lPli'F Refer to the connection examples on the next page. • Connecting a video monitor Connect the video input jack on your video monitor to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO jack. • Connecting a DVD player Connect the optical digital audio signal output jack on your component to the DIGITAL INPUT...
  • Page 19 _oJi'li'l=_lPii'l= Another video AUDIO TV/digital cable TV component OUTPUT _°°'_ ± Iv'°_ VIDEO OUTPUT • • OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT VIDEO OUTPUT IDEO oP_,CA_I-- I OUTPUT DVD player Video monitor indicates signal direction indicates left analog cables indicates right analog cables indicates optical cables...
  • Page 20 II_qi'li'Pi_lNi'F • Connecting a CD player Connect the coaxial digital output jack on your CD player to the DIGITAL INPUT CD jack. • The AUDIO jacks are available for a CD player which does not have coaxial digital output jack. •...
  • Page 21 Open the cover of the Cut the external sleeve included 75-ohm/300-ohm of the 75-ohm coaxial quality. Consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA antenna adapter, cable and prepare it for dealer or service center about the outdoor antennas. connection. FREQUENCY STEP switch (China and General...
  • Page 22 II_qi'li'Pi_lNi'F This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (MAIN left and right, CENTER, SURROUND left and right and VOLTAGE SELECTOR SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from an external decoder, sound processor, or pre-amplifier. Connect the output jacks on your external decoder to the 6CH INPUT jacks.
  • Page 23 _ql'll'l=f_g'il'F when all connections are complete, turn on the power of this unit. Press STANDBY/ON (POWER on the remote control) to turn on the power of this unit. PowE_ Front panel Remote control The level of the main volume, and then the current DSP program name appear on the front panel display.
  • Page 24 This unit has 5 SPEAKER SET items on the SET MENU that you must set according to the number of speakers in your configuration and their size. The following table summarizes these SPEAKER SET items, and shows the initial settings as well as other possible settings.

  • Page 25: Using The Test Tone

    This section explains how to adjust speaker output levels Set the BASS and TREBLE controls on the using the test tone generator. When this adjustment front panel to the center position and adjust complete, the output level heard at the listening position the volume of this unit so you can hear the...
  • Page 26 l_J Adjust the level of the effect speakers using +/- so that it matches the level of the main speakers. While adjusting, the test tone is heard from the selected speaker. • To adjust the level of the main speakers, use VOLUME knob (or VOLUME A/v on the remote control).
  • Page 27 Press INPUT <1 / _> repeatedly (one of the input selector buttons on the remote control) to select the input source. The selected input source name and input mode appear on the front panel display for a few seconds. <_ INPUT E>...
  • Page 28 • BGV (background video) function "_J start playback or select a broadcast station on the source component. The BGV function allows you to enjoy video images Refer to the operation instructions for the from a video source together with sounds from an audio source.
  • Page 29 • Notes on 96-kHz sampling digital signals The digital input jacks of this unit can handle 96-kHz sampling digital signals. Note the following when 96-kHz sampling digital signal is input to this unit: Each time you turn on the power of this unit, the input DSP programs cannot be selected.
  • Page 30 After selecting the desired program, press the same button repeatedly to select the desired sub-program if available. You can enhance your listening experience by selecting Example: Pressing MOVIE THEATER l repeatedly DSP program. For details about each program, see pages 29 to 33.
  • Page 31 • Selecting PRO LOGIC 11 Press SELECT repeatedly to select the decoder; PRO LOGIC or PRO LOGIC ]I. You can enjoy the 2-channel sources decoded into five discrete channels by selecting PRO LOGIC 1I in program PROGRAM JAZZ roCK No. 9. ENTE_ MONO MOVIE...
  • Page 32 • SILENT CINEMA • Playing Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS ES software You can enjoy a powerful sound field similar to what you could expert from actual speakers with SILENT Press MATRIX 6. l to turn on the Dolby Digital + Matrix CINEMA...
  • Page 33 The traditional stereo system that uses only two speakers is not capable of recreating a realistic sound field. YAMAHA's DSP requires three effect speakers to recreate sound fields based on the measured sound field data. The processor controls the strength...
  • Page 34 Of course, all of these sounds must be synchronized with the images on the screen. CINEMA-DSP is an upgraded version of YAMAHA DSP specially designed for movie soundtracks. CINEMA-DSP integrates the DTS, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic...
  • Page 35 • Dolby Digital/DTS + DSP sound field effect PresenceDSP These programs use YAMAHA's tri-field DSP processing sound field on each of the Dolby Digital or DTS signals for the front, left surround, and right surround channels. This processing enables this unit to reproduce the immense...
  • Page 36 • For movie programs: No. 7 to 9 This unit automatically chooses the appropriate decoder and DSP sound field pattern according to the input signal format. Table of Program Names for Each Input Format 2 channel 5.1 channel 6.1 channel * Stereo DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL...
  • Page 37 '//flqt_lPk-_," The following list gives you a brief description of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP programs. Keep in mind that most of these are precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments. Select the DSP program that you feel sounds best regardless of the name and description given for it below.
  • Page 38 Press PRESET/TUNING <1 / _> once to begin automatic tuning. There are 2 ways to tune; automatic and manual. Press [:> to tune in to a higher frequency, or press <1 to tune in to a lower frequency. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference.
  • Page 39 iqfllff• • Any stored station data existing under a preset number is cleared when you store a new station under that preset number. • Automatically presetting stations • When a station data is stored under a preset number, the (for FM stations) frequency and reception band are also stored.
  • Page 40 Iliq¢llCf_ "El • Manually presetting stations Press PRESET/TUNING <1 / c> to select a preset station number (1 to 8) while the You can also store up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 "MEMORY" indicator is flashing. groups) manually. Press I>...
  • Page 41 _qfllf_ • i!2_i:!_iiii;i'i'iiiH_ i:iiiiiii!ii;;_i'i;!iiiiiiiii_¸i¸i:i::i:ii:;ili/iii!i!iii_iii/i!_!_ ii_;_iii_iiiii _iIiiii1ii_i_i_i_iiiiiiiiiIiii!!iiiiii_iiii_;_;_!iii_;11ii_i_iii_i_`i`;ii_iiiiii1ii!iii 1ii_iii1i!_!iiiiiii_;_iii_i_!i!i_i_i;:_i_i_!_iiiiii:iii1iiiiiiiiiiiii_i!i_i_i_iii`i`iii_iii_ii_i11i!!iHi1i!!iHI[i1iii!ii1iiiii_iIiii[iii ........!!i!!!_!!:ii:i::::iiiiiiiiiii/i//}i_!ii' You can tune any desired station simply by selecting You can exchange the assignment of two preset stations. preset station number under which it was stored. The example below describes the procedure exchanging preset station "El"...
  • Page 42 Use this feature to automatically set this unit in the standby mode after the amount of time you have set. The sleep timer is useful when you are going to sleep while • Press SLEEP repeatedly until "SLEEP OFF" this unit is playing or recording a source. The sleep timer appears on the front panel display.
  • Page 43 Recording adjustments and other operations performed from the recording components. Refer to the • Do a test recording before you start an actual recording. operation instructions for these components. • When this unit is set in the standby mode, you cannot record between the components connected to this unit.
  • Page 44 The SET MENU consists of 10 items including the speaker mode setting. Choose the appropriate item and adjust or select the values as necessary. Adjustment should be made with the remote control. the items on the SET MENU while • can adjust playing source.
  • Page 45 -'l:lllt_l-"[i'la Press +/- repeatedly to change the setting of the item. Use this feature to select suitable output modes for your speaker configuration. Press AIM repeatedly until the menu disappears or simply press one of the DSP program group buttons to exit SET MENU. •...
  • Page 46 I_'i:lllt_l-"li'l' • 1C REAR LR (rear speaker mode) • 1E MAIN Lv (main level mode) Choices: LRG (large), SML (small), NON (none) Change this setting if you cannot match the output level of the center, and rear (L/R) speakers with the main speakers because of unusually...
  • Page 47 -7:tlll_l:fi'_' Use this feature to adjust the dynamic range. This setting is effective only when this unit is decoding Dolby Digital Use this feature to adjust the delay of the center channel signals. sounds. This feature works when there is sound output from the center speaker, with a source like Dolby...
  • Page 48 iilt • DIMMER It is possible to assign jacks according to the component You can adjust the brightness of the front panel display. to be used if this unit's DIGITAL INPUT jack settings (component names for jacks) differ from that component. Control range: -4 to 0 This makes it possible...
  • Page 49 You can adjust the output level of each effect speaker Press +/- to adjust the speaker output level. (center, rear left and right, and subwoofer) while listening • The control range for the center or rear left and to a source. right speakers is from +10 dB to -10 dB.
  • Page 50 You can adjust the time difference between the beginning Adjustment should be made with the remote control. of the sound from the main speakers and the beginning the sound effect from the rear speakers. The larger the value, the later the sound effect is generated. The delay time can be individually adjusted...
  • Page 51 You can adjust the values of PRO LOGIC 1I Music parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately in • PANORAMA your listening room. Function: Turning the function on extends the front Adjustments should be made with the remote control. stereo image to include the surround speakers...
  • Page 52 YAMAHA dealer or service center. • General Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page This...

  • Page 53: Hi-Fi Dsp Programs

    Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page The sound suddenly The protection circuit has been activated Check the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch is set goes off. because of a short circuit, etc. to the appropriate position and then turn this unit back on. Check the speaker wires are not touching each other and then turn this unit back on.
  • Page 54 mi:_'lq:l_-'liP_qili'F Problem Cause Refer Remedy to page A "humming" sound Incorrect cable connections. Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the pmNem can be heard. persists, tile cables may be defective. The volume level The component connected to the OUT Turn on the power to the component. cannot be increased, (REC) .jacks of this unit is turned off.

  • Page 55: Tuning

    • Tuner Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page The characteristics of FM stereo Check the antenna connections. FM stereo reception is noisy. broadcasts may cause this problem Try using a high-quality directional antenna. when the transmitter is too far away or tile antenna input is poor.

  • Page 56: Recording

    Based on a wealth excitement and realism. of actually measured data, YAMAHA CINEMA DSP uses With this unit, any sound environment from monaural to a 5.1-channel configuration can be freely selected YAMAHA...
  • Page 57 • Virtual CINEMA YAMAHA has developed a virtual CINEMA algorithm that allows you to enjoy DSP sound field surround effects even without any rear speakers by using virtual rear speakers. It is even possible to enjoy virtual CINEMA DSP using a...

  • Page 58: Specifications

    AUDIO SECTION FM SECTION • Tuning Range • Minimuln RMS Output Power for Main, Center, Rear 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 t) [U.S.A. and Canada lnodels] ......87.5 to 107.9 MHz [U.S.A. and Canada models] ..........75 W [Other models] ..........
  • Page 59 RELLINGEN SEI HAMBURG, RR. OF GERMANY YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBRO]SE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE YAMAHA CORPORATION YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, R]CKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.S. J A WETTERGRENS...

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