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RX-V659
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Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODE D'EMPLOI
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ИНСТРУКЦИЯ ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ

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  • Page 1 RX-V659 AV Receiver Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING ИНСТРУКЦИЯ ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ...
  • Page 2 Brown: LIVE may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than apparatus may not correspond with the coloured specified.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting a CD player, an MD player, Changing sound field parameter settings....66 a tape deck or a turntable........23 Sound field program speaker layouts ...... 72 Connecting a YAMAHA iPod universal dock ..24 Connecting an external amplifier......25 Connecting a multi-format player ADVANCED OPERATION or an external decoder .........

  • Page 4: Features

    ◆ Radio Data System tuning capability that of a high-quality stereo iPod controlling capability ◆ DOCK terminal to connect a YAMAHA iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 sold separately), which supports iPod (Click and Wheel), iPod nano, and iPod mini Notes •...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Supplied accessories Check that you received all of the following parts. Remote control Batteries (2) AM loop antenna Optimizer microphone CODE SET TRANSMIT (AA, R6, UM-3) (except for U.K. model) STANDBY POWER POWER POWER SLEEP CD-R MULTI CH IN TUNER PHONO...

  • Page 6: Controls And Functions

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel VOLUME ZONE 2 ZONE ON/OFF CONTROL MASTER OPTIMIZER MIC l PRESET/TUNING h PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E MEMORY TUNING MODE EDIT NEXT LEVEL MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L PROGRAM INPUT MAIN ZONE PHONES SPEAKERS STRAIGHT TONE CONTROL INPUT MODE MULTI CH PURE DIRECT...
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 8 MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) G FM/AM Stores a preset station in the memory. Hold down this Switches the reception band between FM and AM when button for more than 3 seconds to start automatic preset “TUNER” is selected as the input source (see page 52). tuning (see page 54).

  • Page 8: 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 92. Note The operation mode of the remote control buttons in the shaded area below depends on the component selector switch position. Set the component selector switch to AMP to control this unit.
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 8 Cursor buttons u / d / j / i, ENTER G MUTE Select and adjust the sound field program parameters or Mutes the audio output. Press again to restore the audio the “SET MENU” parameters. output to the previous volume level (see page 40). 9 RETURN H STRAIGHT (EFFECT) Returns to the previous menu level when adjusting the...

  • Page 10: Using The Remote Control

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ■ Controlling the TUNER functions ■ Using the remote control Set the component selector switch to SOURCE and then The remote control transmits a directional infrared ray. press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input source. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on this unit during operation.

  • Page 11: Front Panel Display

    C MEMORY indicator 6 DOCK indicator Flashes to show that a station can be stored (see page 54). Lights up when you station your iPod in a YAMAHA iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 sold separately) D VOLUME level indicator connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit Indicates the current volume level.
  • Page 12 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS F STANDARD indicator Q LFE indicator Lights up when the “SUR. STANDARD” or “SUR. Lights up when the input signal contains the LFE signal. ENHANCED” program is selected (see page 49). R Radio Data System indicators G SP A B indicators (U.K.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Use to supply power to your other audiovisual components. 2 DOCK terminal See page 29 for details. Use to connect a YAMAHA iPod universal dock (such as 0 DIGITAL OUTPUT jack YDS-10 sold separately) where your iPod can be stationed.

  • Page 14: Connections

    1.8 m above the floor. Subwoofer (SW) The use of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels, but also for hi-fi...

  • Page 15: Connecting Speakers

    CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers 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 16 Connect a surround back speakers (9, 10) to these terminals. PRESENCE/ZONE2 terminals Connect presence speakers (2, 3) to these terminals. SUBWOOFER jack Connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier (1) (such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System) to this jack.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Speaker Cable

    CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting the speaker cable ■ Connecting to the PRESENCE/ZONE2 speaker terminals Connect presence speakers to these terminals. Remove approximately 10 mm of insulation from the end of each speaker cable and then twist the exposed wires of the cable together You can also use these terminals to connect the Zone 2 speakers (see page 97).
  • Page 18 CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting the banana plug (except U.K., Europe and Asia models) The banana plug is a single-pole electrical connector widely used to terminate speaker cables. Banana plug You can also use the banana plug with the PRESENCE/ZONE2 speaker terminals. Open the tab and then insert one banana plug into the hole on the side of each terminal.

  • Page 19: Information On Jacks And Cable Plugs

    CONNECTIONS Information on jacks and cable plugs Note You can use the digital jacks to input PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS bitstreams. When you connect components to both the COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks, priority is given to the signals input at the COAXIAL jack. All digital input jacks are compatible with 96-kHz sampling digital signals.

  • Page 20: Audio And Video Signal Flow

    CONNECTIONS Audio and video signal flow ■ Audio signal flow for AUDIO OUT (REC) Input Output AUDIO OUT (REC) DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL Digital audio DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL Analog audio AUDIO Digital output Analog output Note This unit handles digital and analog signals independently. Thus, audio signals input at the analog jacks are output only at the analog AUDIO OUT (REC) jacks.

  • Page 21: Connecting A Tv

    CONNECTIONS Connecting a TV Connect your TV to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack, the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks of this unit. CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the AC power supply until all connections between components are complete.

  • Page 22: Connecting A Dvd Player, A Dvd Recorder, A Vcr Or An Stb

    CONNECTIONS Connecting a DVD player, a DVD recorder, a VCR or an STB Connect your DVD player, DVD recorder, VCR or STB (set-top box) using the same type of video connections as those made for your TV (see page 19). The cable TV receiver and the satellite receiver are examples of the STB. CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the AC power supply until all connections between components are complete.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Dvd Recorder

    CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting a DVD recorder COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Component video out DVD recorder ■ Connecting a VCR VIDEO...
  • Page 24 CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting an STB Cable TV receiver or satellite receiver Component video out COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO DTV/ DTV/ OPTICAL DTV/CBL DIGITAL INPUT...

  • Page 25: Connecting A Cd Player, An Md Player, A Tape Deck Or A Turntable

    CONNECTIONS Connecting a CD player, an MD player, a tape deck or a turntable Connect your CD player, MD player or tape deck via analog and/or digital connections. CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the AC power supply until all connections between components are complete.

  • Page 26: Connecting A Yamaha Ipod Universal Dock

    DOCK terminal of this unit as long as this unit is turned on. • Depending on the type of iPod, you may need to insert one of the iPod adapters supplied with a YAMAHA iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 sold separately) into the dock slot before you station your iPod.

  • Page 27: Connecting An External Amplifier

    CONNECTIONS Connecting an external amplifier This unit has more than enough power for any home use. However, if you want to add more power to the speaker output or if you want to use another amplifier, connect an external amplifier to the PRE OUT jacks. CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the AC power supply until all connections between components are complete.

  • Page 28: Connecting A Multi-Format Player Or An External Decoder

    CONNECTIONS Connecting a multi-format player or an external decoder This unit is equipped with 8 additional input jacks (FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a multi-format player, external decoder or sound processor. Connect the output jacks on your multi-format player or external decoder to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks.

  • Page 29: Connecting A Game Console, A Video Camera Or A Portable Audio Player

    CONNECTIONS Connecting a game console, a video camera or a portable audio player Use the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel to connect a game console or a video camera to this unit. CAUTION Be sure to turn off the volume of this unit and other components before making connections. Note The audio signals input at the DOCK terminal on the rear panel take priority over the ones input at the VIDEO AUX jacks.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas

    AM ANT terminal. than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, install an outdoor antenna. Consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about outdoor antennas. Indoor FM antenna (supplied except for U.K. model) AM loop antenna (supplied except for U.K.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Power Cable

    CONNECTIONS Connecting the power cable Once all connections are complete, plug the power cable into the AC wall outlet. (U.S.A. model) To the AC wall outlet AC OUTLETS SWITCHED ■ VOLTAGE SELECTOR ■ AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED) (Asia and General models only) U.K.

  • Page 32: Setting The Speaker Impedance

    CONNECTIONS Setting the speaker impedance CAUTION Press STRAIGHT (EFFECT) on the front panel repeatedly to select “6ΩMIN”. If you are to use 4 or 6 ohm speakers, set “SP The following display appears in the front panel IMP.” to “6ΩMIN” as follows BEFORE using this display.

  • Page 33: Turning On And Off The Power

    CONNECTIONS Turning on and off the power When all connections are complete, turn on this unit. MASTER ON/OFF STANDBY CODE SET TRANSMIT STANDBY POWER POWER POWER POWER VOLUME ZONE 2 ZONE ON/OFF CONTROL SLEEP CD-R MULTI CH IN MASTER OPTIMIZER MIC PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E...

  • Page 34: Auto Setup

    AUTO SETUP AUTO SETUP This unit employs the YPAO (YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) 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 35: Using Auto Setup

    AUTO SETUP Using AUTO SETUP Set the component selector switch to AMP and then press SET MENU to enter “SET Once you have connected the supplied optimizer MENU”. microphone to the OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front The top “SET MENU” display appears in the OSD. panel and have placed it in a suitable location in your listening room, run “AUTO SETUP”...
  • Page 36 AUTO SETUP The display changes as follows. Press u / d to select “SETUP” and then press j / i to select the desired setting. 1 AUTO:MENU SETUP;;;;;;;AUTO . START PRESET/CH PRESET/CH Automatic processing of all items [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down ENTER [<]/[>]:Select ENTER...
  • Page 37 AUTO SETUP Notes Press j / i repeatedly to toggle between the setup result displays. • If “E-10:INTERNAL ERROR” appears during the testing procedure, restart from step 4. • If you selected “RELOAD”, “UNDO” or “DEFAULT” in PRESET/CH step 4, no test tones are output. •...
  • Page 38 AUTO SETUP If you are not satisfied with the results or want to manually Press ENTER to confirm your selection. adjust each parameter, run “MANUAL SETUP” (see The top “SET MENU” display appears in the OSD. page 76). PRESET/CH SET MENU Notes .
  • Page 39 AUTO SETUP ■ If an error screen appears ■ If a warning screen appears Warning messages inform you of potential problems Press u / d / j / i to select “RETRY” or “EXIT” detected during the “AUTO SETUP” procedure. and then press ENTER.

  • Page 40: Playback

    PLAYBACK PLAYBACK CAUTION Extreme caution should be exercised when you play back CDs encoded in DTS. If you play back a CD encoded in DTS on a DTS-incompatible CD player, you will only hear some unwanted noise that may damage your speakers. Check whether your CD player supports CDs encoded in DTS. Also, check the sound output level of your CD player before you play back a CD encoded in DTS.
  • Page 41 PLAYBACK Rotate VOLUME on the front panel (or press Rotate the PROGRAM selector on the front VOLUME +/– on the remote control) to adjust panel (or press one of the sound field the volume to the desired output level. program selector buttons on the remote control repeatedly) to select the desired VOLUME sound field program.

  • Page 42: Using Audio Features

    USING AUDIO FEATURES USING AUDIO FEATURES Using SILENT CINEMA Selecting the night listening mode SILENT CINEMA allows you to enjoy multi-channel The night listening modes are designed to improve music or movie sound, including Dolby Digital and DTS listenability at lower volumes or at night. Choose either sources, through ordinary headphones.

  • Page 43: Selecting The Input Mode

    USING AUDIO FEATURES AUTO Automatically selects input signals in “NIGHT:CINEMA” and “NIGHT:MUSIC” adjustments are the following order: stored independently. (1) Digital signals (2) Analog signals Notes Selects only digital signals encoded in • You cannot use the night listening modes in the following DTS.

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Speaker Level

    USING AUDIO FEATURES Adjusting the speaker level Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly to set the amount of time. You can adjust the output level of each speaker while Each time you press SLEEP, the front panel display listening to a music source. This is also possible when changes as shown below.

  • Page 45: Selecting The Compressed Music Enhancer Mode

    USING AUDIO FEATURES • Select “FRONT L” to adjust the front left speaker Selecting the Compressed Music output level. • Select “CENTER” to adjust the center speaker Enhancer mode output level. • Select “FRONT R” to adjust the front right speaker Compression artifacts (such as the MP3 format) are output level.

  • Page 46: Selecting The Multi Ch Input Component

    USING AUDIO FEATURES Selecting the MULTI CH INPUT Set the component selector switch to AMP component and then press ENHANCER on the remote control repeatedly to select the desired Use this feature to select the component connected to the Compressed Music Enhancer mode. MULTI CH INPUT jacks (see page 26) as the input The following display is shown in the OSD and the source.

  • Page 47: Enjoying Multi-Channel Sources In 2-Channel Stereo

    USING AUDIO FEATURES Enjoying multi-channel sources in Enjoying pure hi-fi stereo sound 2-channel stereo The Pure Direct mode turns off the video circuitry and the front panel display, allowing sources to bypass the You can mix down multi-channel sources to 2 channels decoders and DSP processors of this unit so that you can and enjoy playback in 2-channel stereo.

  • Page 48: Using Video Features

    USING VIDEO FEATURES USING VIDEO FEATURES Signal format FORMAT Displaying the input source Signal format display. When this unit cannot detect a information digital signal, it automatically switches to analog input. Display status: Analog, Digital, DolbyD, DTS, PCM, You can display the format, sampling frequency, channel, bit rate and flag data of the current input signal.

  • Page 49: Selecting The Osd Mode

    USING VIDEO FEATURES Selecting the OSD mode You can display a gray background in the OSD when there is not video signal being input by setting “GRAY BACK” in You can display the operating information of this unit on a “OPTION MENU”...

  • Page 50: Enjoying Surround Sound

    ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Decoders Enjoying multi-channel sources in You can select from the following decoders depending on surround the format of the source you are playing. If you connected surround back speakers, use this feature Decoder Functions to enjoy 6.1/7.1-channel playback for multi-channel Plays back Dolby Digital or DTS signals sources using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX...

  • Page 51: Enjoying 2-Channel Sources In Surround

    ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Enjoying 2-channel sources in SUR. STANDARD Functions surround Dolby Pro Logic processing for any PRO LOGIC sources Signals input from 2-channel sources can also be played back on multi-channels. Dolby Pro Logic II processing for PLII Movie movie sources Set the component selector switch to AMP Dolby Pro Logic II processing for...

  • Page 52: Using Virtual Cinema Dsp

    ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Using Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA DSP allows you to enjoy the CINEMA DSP programs without surround speakers. It creates virtual speakers to reproduce the natural sound field. If you set “SUR. L/R SP” NONE” (see page 80), to “...

  • Page 53: Recording

    RECORDING RECORDING Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instructions for those components. CAUTION The DTS signal is a digital bitstream. Attempting to digitally record the DTS bitstream will result in noise being recorded. Therefore, if you want to use this unit to record sources encoded in DTS, the following considerations and adjustments need to be made.

  • Page 54: Fm/Am Tuning

    FM/AM TUNING FM/AM TUNING There are 2 tuning methods: automatic and manual. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. If the signal from the station you want to select is weak, tune into it manually. You can also use the automatic and manual preset tuning features to store up to 40 stations (A1 to E8: 8 preset station numbers in each of the 5 preset station groups).

  • Page 55: Manual Tuning

    FM/AM TUNING Manual tuning Press TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L) so that the AUTO indicator disappears from the front If the signal received from the station you want to select is panel display. weak, tune into it manually. TUNING MODE Note AUTO/MAN'L Manually tuning into an FM station automatically switches the tuner to monaural reception to increase the signal quality.

  • Page 56: Automatic Preset Tuning

    FM/AM TUNING Automatic preset tuning Press and hold MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) for more than 3 seconds. You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store The preset station number as well as the MEMORY FM stations with strong signals up to 40 (A1 to E8: 8 and AUTO indicators flashes.

  • Page 57: Manual Preset Tuning

    FM/AM TUNING ■ Automatic preset tuning options Manual preset tuning You can specify the preset number from which this unit stores FM stations and/or begins tuning toward lower You can also store up to 40 stations (A1 to E8: 8 preset frequencies.

  • Page 58: Selecting Preset Stations

    FM/AM TUNING Selecting preset stations Press PRESET/TUNING l / h to select a preset station number (1 to 8) while the You can tune into any desired station simply by selecting MEMORY indicator is flashing. the preset station group and number under which it was •...

  • Page 59: Exchanging Preset Stations

    FM/AM TUNING Exchanging preset stations Press PRESET/TUNING l / h on the front panel (or PRESET/CH u / d on the remote You can exchange the assignments of two preset stations control) to select the desired preset station with each other. The example below describes the number (1 to 8).
  • Page 60 FM/AM TUNING Select preset station “A5” using A/B/C/D/E and PRESET/TUNING l / h. “A5” and the MEMORY indicator flash in the front panel display. See “Selecting preset stations” on page 56. l PRESET/TUNING h A/B/C/D/E NEXT LEVEL Flashes MD/CD-R pTUNER V-AUX DTV/CBL PHONO...

  • Page 61: Radio Data System Tuning (U.k. And Europe Models Only)

    RADIO DATA SYSTEM TUNING (U.K. AND EUROPE MODELS ONLY) RADIO DATA SYSTEM TUNING (U.K. AND EUROPE MODELS ONLY) Radio Data System (U.K. and Europe models only) is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries. The Radio Data System function is carried out among the network stations. This unit can receive various Radio Data System data such as PS (program service), PTY (program type), RT (radio text), CT (clock time), and EON (enhanced other networks) when receiving Radio Data System broadcasting stations.

  • Page 62: Using The Radio Data System Station Network

    RADIO DATA SYSTEM TUNING (U.K. AND EUROPE MODELS ONLY) Using the Radio Data System Press PTY SEEK START on the remote station network control to start searching for all the available Radio Data System preset stations. Use this feature to receive the EON (enhanced other The name of the selected program type flashes and networks) data service of the Radio Data System station the PTY HOLD indicator lights up in the front panel...

  • Page 63: Displaying The Radio Data System Information

    RADIO DATA SYSTEM TUNING (U.K. AND EUROPE MODELS ONLY) Displaying the Radio Data System Press EON on the remote control repeatedly information to select one of the 4 Radio Data System program types (NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO or Use this feature to display the 4 types of the Radio Data SPORT).
  • Page 64 RADIO DATA SYSTEM TUNING (U.K. AND EUROPE MODELS ONLY) Press FREQ/TEXT on the remote control repeatedly to select the desired Radio Data System display mode. FREQ/TEXT Frequency display • Select “PS” to display the name of the Radio Data System program currently being received. •...

  • Page 65: Sound Field Programs

    The acoustics in your room could be changed to those of a concert hall, a dance floor, or a room with virtually any size at all. This ability to create sound fields at will is exactly what YAMAHA has done with the digital sound field processor.

  • Page 66: Sound Field Program Descriptions

    (DSP) chip containing several sound field programs which you can use to enhance your playback experience. The YAMAHA CINEMA DSP modes are compatible with all Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Surround sources. Set “INPUT MODE” to “AUTO” (see page 41) to enable this unit to automatically switch to the appropriate digital decoder according to the input signal.

  • Page 67: For Music Sources

    SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Remote control Sound field program Features Sources button MOVIE THEATER CINEMA DSP processing. This program reproduces the extremely wide sound field of a 70-mm movie theater in detail, making both the video and the sound Spectacle field incredibly real. This is ideal for any kind of video source encoded in Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS, especially large-scale movie productions.

  • Page 68: Changing Sound Field Parameter Settings

    SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Changing sound field parameter Turn on the video monitor and then press settings DISPLAY on the remote control. The following display is shown in the OSD. You can enjoy good quality sound with the initial factory settings. Although you do not have to change the initial factory settings, you can change some of the parameters to DISPLAY ON SCREEN...

  • Page 69: Sound Field Parameter Descriptions

    SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS ■ Sound field parameter descriptions You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so that the sound fields are recreated accurately in your listening room. Not all of the following parameters are found in every program. To change sound field parameter settings to suit your listening environment, see page 66 for details.
  • Page 70 SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Sound field parameter Features ROOM SIZE Room size. Presence, surround, and surround back room size. Adjusts the apparent size of the surround sound field. The larger the value, the larger the surround sound field becomes. As the P.ROOM SIZE sound is repeatedly reflected around a room, the larger the hall is, the longer the time between S.ROOM SIZE...
  • Page 71 SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Sound field parameter Features REV.TIME Reverberation time. Adjusts the amount of time taken 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. Set a longer reverberation time for “dead” sources and listening room environments, and a shorter time for “live”...
  • Page 72 SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Sound field parameter Features REV.LEVEL Reverberation level. Adjusts the volume of the reverberation sound. The larger the value, the stronger the reverberation becomes. Control range: 0 to 100% Source sound (dB) 60 dB Reverberation Time REV.DELAY REV.TIME DIALG.LIFT Dialog lift.
  • Page 73 SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Sound field parameter Features PRO LOGIC IIx Music Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music panorama. Sends stereo signals to the surround speakers as well as the front speakers for a wraparound effect. PRO LOGIC II Music PANORAMA Choices: OFF, ON PRO LOGIC IIx Music...

  • Page 74: Sound Field Program Speaker Layouts

    SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Sound field program speaker layouts Sound output from each speaker depends on the type of audio signals being input. Refer to the diagrams in the table below to understand the speaker layout for each sound field program. Note Be advised that there may be no or not enough sound output from speakers depending on the type of input source being played back.
  • Page 75 SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS 5.1/6.1/7.1- 5.1/6.1/7.1- 5.1/6.1/7.1- 2-channel 2-channel Sound field program audio audio channel audio channel audio channel audio (monaural) (stereo) MUSIC Pop/Rock ENTERTAINMENT TV Sports Mono Movie Game MOVIE THEATER Spectacle Sci-Fi Adventure General SUR. STANDARD DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC Pro Logic Pro Logic SUR.

  • Page 76: Dolby Digital

    SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS 2-channel 2-channel 5.1/6.1/7.1- 5.1/6.1/7.1- 5.1/6.1/7.1- Sound field program audio audio channel audio channel audio channel audio (monaural) (stereo) SUR. ENHANCED DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC Pro Logic Pro Logic SUR. ENHANCED PLII Movie PLIIx Movie When “PRIORITY” is set to “PRch”...

  • Page 77: Pure Direct

    SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS 5.1/6.1/7.1- 5.1/6.1/7.1- 5.1/6.1/7.1- 2-channel 2-channel Sound field program audio audio channel audio channel audio channel audio (monaural) (stereo) Pure Direct Monaural playback...

  • Page 78: Set Menu

    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 79 SET MENU Option menu 3 OPTION MENU Use this menu to manually adjust the optional system parameters. Parameter Features Page A)DISPLAY SET Adjusts the brightness of the display and converts video signals. B)MEMORY GUARD Locks sound field program parameters and other “SET MENU” settings. C)PARAM.

  • Page 80: Using Set Menu

    SET MENU Using SET MENU Press u / d to select “MANUAL SETUP”. Use the remote control to access and adjust each PRESET/CH parameter. SET MENU ;AUTO SETUP . ;MANUAL SETUP STEREO MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE SLEEP ENTER . ;SIGNAL INFO CD-R STANDARD SELECT...

  • Page 81: Sound Menu

    SET MENU 1 SOUND MENU Press u / d repeatedly and then press ENTER to select and enter the desired Use this menu to manually adjust any speaker settings or submenu. compensate for video signal processing delays when using The following display is an example where LCD monitors or projectors.
  • Page 82 SET MENU Center speaker CENTER SP Surround back speakers SUR. B L/R SP Choices: NONE, SML, LRG Choices: NONE, SMLx1, SMLx2, LRGx1, LRGx2 SUR. B L/R SP CENTER SP SMLx1 >SMLx2 NONE >SML • Select “NONE” (none) if you did not connect surround back speakers.
  • Page 83 SET MENU Bass out LFE/BASS OUT Subwoofer phase SUBWOOFER PHASE Use this feature to select the speakers that output the LFE Use this feature to switch the phase of your subwoofer if (low-frequency effect) and the low-frequency signals. bass sounds are lacking or unclear. Choices: SWFR, FRNT, BOTH Choices: NORMAL, REVERSE LFE/BASS OUT...
  • Page 84 SET MENU ■ Speaker level ■ Speaker distance B)SPEAKER LEVEL C)SP DISTANCE Use this feature to manually balance the speaker levels Use this feature to manually adjust the distance of each between the front left or surround left speakers and each speaker and the delay applied to the respective channel.
  • Page 85 SET MENU Center graphic equalizer CENTER GEQ Notes When you select “CENTER GEQ” in “EQ TYPE SELECT”, use this feature to adjust the built-in 5- • “CENTER”, “SUR. L”, “SUR. R”, “SB L”, “SB R”, “SWFR”, frequency band (100Hz, 300Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz and 10kHz) “PRNS L”...
  • Page 86 SET MENU ■ Low-frequency effect level ■ Audio settings E)LFE LEVEL G)AUDIO SET Use this feature to adjust the output level of the LFE (low- Use this feature to adjust the overall audio settings of this frequency effect) channel according to the capacity of unit.

  • Page 87: Input Menu

    SET MENU For OPTICAL INPUT jacks 2, 3 and 4 2 INPUT MENU OPTICAL IN (2) OPTICAL IN (3) Use this menu to reassign the input/output jacks, select the OPTICAL IN (4) input mode or rename the input source. Choices: (2) PHONO, CD, MD/CD-R, DVD, DTV/CBL, VCR, DVR 2 INPUT MENU (3) PHONO, CD, MD/CD-R, DVD, DTV/CBL,...
  • Page 88 SET MENU ■ Input mode B)INPUT MODE Set the component selector switch to AMP Use this feature to set this unit to reset “INPUT MODE” back to “AUTO” (see page 41) regardless of the previous and then press j / i on the remote control to setting or to recall the last input mode (“AUTO”, “DTS”...

  • Page 89: Option Menu

    SET MENU ■ Volume Trim D)VOLUME TRIM 3 OPTION MENU Use this feature to adjust the level of the signal input at each jack. This is useful if you want to balance the level of Use this menu to adjust the optional system parameters. each input source to avoid sudden changes in volume when switching between input sources.
  • Page 90 SET MENU ■ Parameter initialization OSD shift OSD SHIFT C)PARAM. INI Use this feature to adjust the vertical position of the OSD. Use this feature to initialize the parameters of each sound Control range: –5 (upward) to +5 (downward) field program within a sound field program group. When Control step: 1 you initialize a sound field program group, all of the Initial setting: 0...
  • Page 91 SET MENU ■ Zone set D)MULTI ZONE SET Use this feature to specify the location of speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals of this unit. Speaker B setting SP B Use this feature to select the location of the front speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals.

  • Page 92: Advanced Setup

    ADVANCED SETUP ADVANCED SETUP This unit has additional menus that are displayed in the front panel display. The advanced setup menu offers additional operations to adjust 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 93 ADVANCED SETUP ■ Speaker impedance ■ Remote control AMP ID SP IMP. REMOTE AMP Use this feature to set the speaker impedance of this unit Use this feature to set the AMP ID of this unit for remote so that it matches that of your speakers. control recognition (see page 95).

  • Page 94: Remote Control Features

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other audiovisual components made by YAMAHA and other manufacturers. To control your TV or other components, you must set up the appropriate remote control code for each input source (see page 94).

  • Page 95: Controlling Other Components

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ■ Controlling other components Set the component selector switch to SOURCE to control STEREO MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE CODE SET TRANSMIT other components selected with the input selector buttons POWER POWER STANDBY POWER STANDARD SELECT EXTD SUR. PURE DIRECT or the blank button on the right of MD/CD-R.

  • Page 96: Setting The Remote Control Code

    EFFECT You may not be able to operate your YAMAHA component even if a YAMAHA remote control code is initially set as listed above. Refer to “LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES” at the In this case, try setting other YAMAHA remote control codes.

  • Page 97: Setting Library Codes

    Setting library codes codes Select one of the following codes to set the remote control You can operate multiple YAMAHA receivers or TUNER ID library code for the component you want to amplifiers in the same room with the supplied remote use.

  • Page 98: Resetting All Remote Control Codes

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Resetting all remote control codes Use this feature to clear all the remote control codes previously set and reset all of them to the initial factory settings. Press CODE SET using a ballpoint pen or a similar object. The TRANSMIT indicator on the remote control flashes twice.

  • Page 99: Using Multi-Zone Configuration

    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 jacks of this unit. If you own these products, you may not need to use an infrared signal emitter.
  • Page 100 USING MULTI-ZONE CONFIGURATION ■ Using the external amplifier To use the external amplifiers in Zone 2, select “EXT” in “ZONE2 AMP” (see page 89). Main zone Second zone ZONE 2 OUTPUT SP OUT Amplifier MONITOR OUT Remote control AUDIO IN DVD player VIDEO IN This unit...

  • Page 101: Controlling Zone 2

    Zone 2 (see page 52) Flashes • Enjoying music stored on your iPod stationed in a YAMAHA iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this Rotate the INPUT selector to select the unit when “V-AUX”...
  • Page 102 USING MULTI-ZONE CONFIGURATION ■ Setting the remote control to the Zone 2 mode Press and hold POWER or STANDBY and then press PHONO to set the remote control Note to the Zone 2 mode. • Press POWER when the main zone is turned on. The remote control is originally set to the main mode to control •...

  • Page 103: Using Ipod

    USING iPod Once you have stationed your iPod in a YAMAHA iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit (see page 24), you can enjoy playback of your iPod using the supplied remote control.
  • Page 104 Use this feature to set this unit to play songs or albums in a • Operations cannot be done with the controls on your iPod. random order. • The YAMAHA logo appears in the display window of your Choices: Off, Songs, Albums iPod.

  • Page 105: Resetting The System

    RESETTING THE SYSTEM RESETTING THE SYSTEM Use this feature to reset all the parameters of this unit to the initial factory settings. Notes • This procedure completely resets all the parameters of this unit including the “SET MENU” parameters. However, the advanced setup menu parameters will not be initialized.

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the table 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, turn off this unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. ■ General...
  • Page 107 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy page The sound suddenly The protection circuitry has been activated Check that the speaker impedance setting is correct. 30, 91 goes off. because of a short circuit, etc. Check that the speaker wires are not touching each —...
  • Page 108 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy page Dolby Digital or DTS The connected component is not set to Make an appropriate setting following the operating — sources cannot be output Dolby Digital or DTS digital instructions for your component. played. (Dolby Digital signals.
  • Page 109 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Tuner Problem Cause Remedy page FM stereo reception is The characteristics of FM stereo Check the antenna connections. noisy. broadcasts may cause this problem Try using a high-quality directional FM — when the transmitter is too far away or antenna.
  • Page 110 Connect error There is a problem with the signal path Turn off this unit and reconnect the YAMAHA iPod from your iPod to this unit. universal dock to the DOCK terminal of this unit. Try resetting your iPod.
  • Page 111 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ AUTO SETUP Before AUTO SETUP Error message Cause Remedy page Connect MIC! Optimizer microphone is not connected. Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front panel. Unplug HP! Headphones are connected. Unplug the headphones. —...
  • Page 112 • If the “ERROR” or “WARNING” screens appears, check the cause of the problem, then run “AUTO SETUP” again. • If warning “W-1” appears, corrections are made, but they may not be optimal. • If warning “W-2” or “W-3” appears, no corrections are made. • If error “E-10” occurs repeatedly, please contact a qualified YAMAHA service center.

  • Page 113: Glossary

    GLOSSARY GLOSSARY ■ Dolby Surround Audio information Dolby Surround uses a 4-channel analog recording system to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: 2 front ■ Dolby Digital left and right channels (stereo), a center channel for dialog Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives (monaural), and a surround channel for special sound you completely independent multi-channel audio.

  • Page 114: Video Information

    GLOSSARY ■ LFE 0.1 channel Video information This channel reproduces low-frequency signals. The frequency range of this channel is from 20 Hz to 120 Hz. ■ Component video signal This channel is counted as 0.1 because it only enforces a With the component video signal system, the video signal low-frequency range compared to the full-range is separated into the Y signal for the luminance and the P...

  • Page 115: Sound Field Program Information

    ■ 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 116: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION VIDEO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, • Video Signal Type ............PAL/NTSC Surround back • Signal to Noise Ratio ..........50 dB or more 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω ........100 W •...
  • Page 117 LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES LISTE DES CODES DE COMMANDE LISTE DER FERNBEDIENUNGSCODES LISTA ÖVER FJÄRRSTYRNINGSKODER LIJST MET AFSTANDSBEDIENINGSCODES СПИСОК КОДОВ ДИСТАНЦИОННОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ TELEWEST 11068 BSKYB 10847, 11175 CABLE TV RECEIVER SATELLITE RECEIVER THOMSON 11110, 11734 11296 10003 TORX 10003 @SAT 11300 BUBU SAT...
  • Page 118 EURIEULT 10885 JAEGER 11334 MICRO 10713 10713 EUROLINE 11251 11507, 11531, MICRO ELEKTRONIC PREISNER 10132, 10262, EUROPHON 10132, 10299 11532 10713 11113, 11366 EUROSKY 10114, 10132, K-SAT 10713 MICROMAXX 10299, 10369 PREMIER 10292 10262, 10299, KAMM 10713 MICROSTAR 11075 PREMIERE 10292, 10873, 10369 KAON...
  • Page 119 SKYSAT 10114, 10713 TOPFIELD 11206, 11207, MIND 11272 ANSONIC 20009, 20292, SKYVISION 11334 11208, 11545, NIVEUS MEDIA 20370, 20668 10132, 10299 11722 11272 APEX DIGITAL20890, 21217 SM ELECTRONIC TOSHIBA 11501, 11516, NORTHGATE 11272 ARDEM 20037, 20714 10587, 10713, 11530 PACKARD BELL ARISTONA 20037, 20556 11200, 11409...
  • Page 120 CANTON 20218 DICK SMITH ELECTRONICS FIRSTLINE 20009, 20037, GRANADA 20037, 20108, CARAD 20610, 20668, 20698 20208, 20361, 20163, 20208, 21037 DIGATRON 20037 20374, 20411, 20226, 20473, CARENA 20037, 20455 DIGILINE 20105, 20668 20556, 20668, 20516, 20548, CARVER 20054, 20170 DIGITAL LIFE 20780, 20872, 20714, 20808, 20560 CASCADE...
  • Page 121 HYPSON 20037, 20264, KENNEDY 20435 MARANTZ 20037, 20054, NATIONAL 20226 20455, 20668, KENNEX 21037 20412, 20556, 20009, 20053, 20714, 20715, KIOTA 20001 20704 20156, 20170, 21037 KITON 20037, 20668 MARK 20037, 20714, 20374, 20455, HYUNDAI 20860, 20865, KNEISSEL 20037, 20292, 20715 20587, 20704, 20876, 21152,...
  • Page 122 PALSONIC 20001, 20037, RADIOLA 20037, 20556 SCHNEIDER 20037, 20163, SOUND & VISION 20264, 20418, RADIOMARELLI 20218, 20352, 20374 20698, 20773 20037, 20516 20361, 20371, SOUNDESIGN 20178 PANAMA 20037, 20264 RADIOSHACK 20037, 20178 20394, 20556, SOUNDWAVE 20037, 20418, PANASHIBA 20001 RADIOTONE 20009, 20037, 20668, 20714, 20715 PANASONIC...
  • Page 123 30081 DANTAX 30352 UNIVERSAL 20037 XRYPTON 20037 AMERICA ACTION DE GRAAF 30042, 30048, YAMADA 21340 30278 30081, 30104, YAMAHA 20650, 20769, AMSTRAD 30000, 30072, 30166 20797, 21405, 30278 DECCA 30000, 30067, 21406, 21407, ANAM 30037, 30162, 30081, 30352 21576 30226, 30240...
  • Page 124 DICK SMITH ELECTRONICS GRUNDIG 30034, 30072, 30037, 30480 NIKKO 30037 30642 30081, 30226, LIFETEC 30348 NIKON 30034 DIGITOR 30642 30320, 30347, LINKSYS 31972 NIVEUS MEDIA 30642 30348, 30352 LLOYD'S 30000 31972 DUAL 30000, 30041, HANIMEX 30352 LOEWE 30037, 30081, NOBLEX 30240 30081, 30278, HANSEATIC...
  • Page 125 30106 30081, 30348, WORLD 30348 40833, 40879, SAMSUNG 30045, 30240 30352 XR-1000 30000, 30072 41128, 41165 SANKY 30048 TCHIBO 30348 YAMAHA 30038 CAMBRIDGE AUDIO YAMISHI 30072, 30278 SANSUI 30000, 30041, 30348 41109 30067, 30072, TEAC 30000, 30037, YOKAN 30072 40730...
  • Page 126 DIAMOND 40651, 40768 HARMAN/KARDON MATSUI 40651, 40672, PIONEER 40525, 40571, DICK SMITH ELECTRONICS 40702 40695, 40713, 41571 40833, 41483 40788 41004 PLAYGO 41265 DIGATRON 41009 40705 MAXIM 40713, 40872 PLU2 40850, 41090 DIGIHOME 40713 HENSS 40713 40730 POLAROID 41020 DIGITOR 41005 HIMAX 40843...
  • Page 127 HARMAN/KARDON SUNKAI 40770, 40850 YAMADA 40872, 41004, 51818 60157, 60173, 41151 SUNSTECH 40831 PIONEER 50631, 51475, 60426 SUNWOOD 40788, 40898 YAMAHA 40490, 40539, 51476 60625 SUPERVISION 40768 41282, 41543 50522 HIRO 60625 40672 YAMAKAWA 40665, 40872 RELISYS 51347 HITACHI 60032...
  • Page 128 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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