Dolby Digital Decoder Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder CINEMA DSP: Theater-like Sound Experience by the Combination of Dolby Surround and YAMAHA DSP Technology 6-Channel External Decoder Input for DTS and other future formats SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ... 2 FEATURES ... 3 CAUTION ...
Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may result in fire or other accidents. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.
Extensive research into the exact nature of the sonic reflections that create the ambience of a large hall has made it possible for YAMAHA engineers to bring you this same sound to your listening room, so you’ll feel all the sound of a live concert.
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Dolby Digital become the most suitable for your audio system and the listening conditions. YAMAHA DSP technology made it possible to present you with nearly the same sound experience as that of a large movie theater in your listening room by compensating for the lack of...
CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL STANDBY/ON Press this switch to turn on the power to this unit. Press it again to set this unit to the standby mode. Standby mode In this state, this unit consumes a very small quantity of power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control transmitter.
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INPUT MODE This button switches the DVD/LD and TV/DBS input signal mode (AUTO/ANALOG). VOLUME This control is used to raise or lower the volume level. PHONES jack When you use headphones, connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. You can listen to the sound to be output from the main speakers through the headphones.
DISPLAY PANEL Multi-information display This displays various information, for example the station frequency, preset station number and name of the selected program source. MEMORY indicator When MEMORY is pressed, this indicator flashes for about five seconds. During this period, the displayed station can be stored in the memory.
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When the component selector has been pressed, the remote control transmitter is set to operate that component. POWER When you have preset the code for a YAMAHA component, this button switches between the power on and standby mode. When you have preset the code for another manufacturer’s component, this button turns on that component if it has a remote control transmitter with a power button.
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EFFECT /CLEAR /+100 1) This button is used to switch the DSP program on or off. * It only functions when AMP<TUNER>, TAPE/MD, CD, DVD/LD, VCR or TV on the component selector has been pressed. 2) This button is used to clear the settings. * It only functions when DVD MENU on the component selector has been pressed.
LFE (low frequency effect) sound with high fidelity when playing back a source that is Dolby Digital-decoded. You may wish to choose the convenience of a YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, which has its own built-in power amplifier. 4-Speaker Configuration The center speaker is not used in this configuration.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT Refer to the following diagram when you place the speakers. Main speaker (R) Subwoofer Center speaker Main speaker (L) Rear speaker Main: The position of your present stereo speaker system. Rear: Behind your listening position, facing slightly inward. Nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) up from the floor.
(left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this unit. * If you have YAMAHA components numbered as !, #, $, etc. on the rear panel, connections can be made easily by making sure to connect the output (or input) terminals of each component to the same-numbered terminals of this unit.
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CONNECTING TO VIDEO AUX TERMINALS (ON THE FRONT PANEL) These terminals are used to connect any video input source, such as a camcorder, to this unit. VIDEO AUX CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL DECODER When using the DTS or other decoder with 6-channel discrete outputs, connect the 6CH DISCRETE OUTPUT terminals of the decoder to the EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT terminals of this unit.
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CONNECTING TO DIGITAL (COAXIAL AND/OR OPTICAL) TERMINALS If your DVD (LD) player, TV/DBS tuner, etc. are equipped with coaxial or optical digital audio signal output terminals, they can be connected to this unit’s COAXIAL and/or OPTICAL digital signal input terminals. To make a connection between optical digital audio signal terminals, remove the cover from each terminal, and then connect them by using a commercially available optical fiber...
If you have a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, connect the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal of this unit to the input terminal of the subwoofer system.
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How to connect Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire of the proper gauge, cut as short as possible. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is correct, that is the + and – markings are observed.
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SWITCH WARNING Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise this unit may be damaged. If this unit fails to turn on when the STANDBY/ON switch is pressed, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be fully set to either end.
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS Each antenna should be correctly connected to the designated terminals, referring to the following diagram. Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas will probably provide sufficient signal strength. Nevertheless, a properly installed outdoor antenna will give clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may result in improvement.
ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT SELECTING THE OUTPUT MODES This unit provides you the following five functions to determine the method of distributing output signals to speakers suitable for your audio system. When speaker connections have all been completed, select the proper setting for each function to make the best use of your speaker system.
ADJUSTING METHOD Adjustments should be made while watching the information on this unit’s display. When adjusting with the remote control transmitter, press AMP<TUNER> on the component selector on the remote control transmitter. Turn the power on. Front panel Press SET MENU once or more to select the function “CNTR”...
SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT This procedure lets you adjust the sound output level balance between the main, center and rear speakers by using the built-in test tone generator. When this adjustment is performed, the sound output level heard at the listening position will be the same from each speaker.
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Set BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE to the “0” position. Front panel Press TEST so that “TEST LEFT” appears on the display. Remote control Turn up the volume. Remote control You will hear a test tone (like pink noise) from each speaker for about two seconds in following order: left main speaker, center speaker, right main speaker, right rear speaker and left rear speaker.
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Adjust the sound output levels of the center speaker and the rear speakers so that they become almost the same as that of the main speakers. Press TIME/LEVEL once or more to select the speaker to be adjusted so that “CENTER”, “R SUR.”, “L SUR.” or “SWFR”...
TO PLAY A SOURCE When using the remote control transmitter • Press AMP<TUNER> on the component selector. • When controlling an audio/visual component (tape deck, MD recorder, CD player, DVD/LD player, etc.), press the button on the component selector, TAPE/MD, CD, DVD/ LD, etc., for the component you want to control.
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For a DVD/LD or TV/DBS source, the current input mode is also shown. * To change the input mode for the DVD/LD or TV/DBS source, press INPUT MODE (or the button that you have pressed to select the program source in step 3 on the remote control transmitter) once or more until the desired input mode (AUTO or ANALOG) is shown on the display.
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Notes on using INPUT • The audio source selected by INPUT will not be played if the “TAPE/MD MON” indicator lights up or if “EXT. DECDR” is displayed. • If you select INPUT for a video source without canceling the selection of TAPE/MD MON / EXT.
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TO RECORD A SOURCE ON TAPE OR MD Select the source to be recorded. Front panel Remote control Play the source and then turn up the volume to confirm the program source. (See page 30 for detailed information on tuning.) Front panel Remote control Begin recording on the tape deck, MD recorder or VCR...
TUNING OPERATIONS Set INPUT on the front panel to the TUNER position. When using the remote control transmitter, press AMP<TUNER> on the component selector and then press TUNER on the input selector. Normally, if station signals are strong and there is no interference, quick automatic-search tuning (AUTOMATIC TUNING) is possible.
MANUAL PRESET TUNING This unit can store station frequencies to be selected by tuning. With this function, you can recall any desired station simply by selecting the preset station number with which it was stored. Up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) can be stored. To store stations Tune in to the desired station.
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To recall a preset station Select the group of preset stations. Front panel Select the preset station number. Front panel Notes • A new setting can be stored in place of the former one. • For presets, the setting of the reception mode (stereo or Remote control monaural) is stored along with the station frequency.
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AUTOMATIC PRESET TUNING (for RDS stations only) You can also make use of the automatic preset tuning function for RDS stations only. This function enables the unit to perform automatic tuning and to sequentially store RDS stations with strong signals. Up to 40 stations can be stored automatically in the same way as that for manual preset tuning on page 31.
Notes • You can manually replace a preset station with another FM or AM station by simply following the procedure in the section “To store stations” on page 31. • An automatic preset tuning search will be performed through all RDS network frequencies until stations have been stored up to E8.
The RDS broadcast functions do not operate in areas where RDS broadcasts cannot be received. (In such case, the procedure from pages 35 to 39 is not necessary.) RECEIVING RDS STATIONS Radio Data System (RDS) is a data transmission system gradually being introduced by FM stations in many countries. Stations using this system transmit an inaudible stream of data in addition to the normal radio signal.
CHANGING THE RDS MODE When an RDS station is received, PS, PTY, RT and/or CT that correspond to the RDS data services employed by the station light up on the display. By pressing RDS MODE, you can change the display mode among the RDS modes employed by the received station in the order shown below.
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PTY SEEK By designating a program type, the unit automatically searches all preset RDS stations that are broadcasting a program of that type. * There are 15 program types to classify RDS stations. See page 38 for details. Press PTY SEEK MODE to set the unit in the PTY SEEK mode.
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PROGRAM TYPES IN THE PTY MODE NEWS News: Short accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, reportage and actuality. Current affairs: AFFAIRS Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news, generally in different presentation style or concept, including documentary debate, or analysis.
EON FUNCTION This function uses the EON data service on the RDS station network. By simply selecting the desired program type (NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS or SPORT), the unit will automatically monitor all preset RDS stations that broadcast a program of that type and switch from the program being currently received to that program when the broadcast starts.
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER The SLEEP timer can be used to make this unit automatically switch to the standby mode. When you are going to sleep while enjoying a broadcast or other desired program source, this timer function is useful. The SLEEP timer can only be controlled with the remote control transmitter.
USING THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital sound field processor. The processor allows you to electronically expand and change the shape of the audio sound field from both audio and video sources, creating a theater-like experience in your listening room.
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PROGRAM MONO MOVIE This functions when the input signal is analog or PCM audio, or encoded with Dolby Digital in 2-channel. Speaker output: main, center, rear This functions when the input signal is encoded with Dolby Digital (not in 2-channel). Speaker output: main, center, rear TV SPORTS This functions when the input signal is analog or...
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PLAYING AN AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE WITH THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP) EFFECT Follow steps 1 to 7 shown in “BASIC OPERATIONS” on pages 26 to 27. Select the desired DSP program that is suitable for the source. When using the remote control transmitter, press AMP<TUNER>...
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Dolby Surround. The operation of these decoders can be controlled by selecting a corresponding DSP program including the combined operation of YAMAHA DSP and Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic Surround. To enjoy a video source with Dolby Pro Logic...
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ADJUSTING THE DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS When using the digital sound field processor with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder or the Dolby Digital decoder, you can adjust the delay time between the main sound and sound effect, and each speaker’s output level as you prefer. Adjusting method When adjusting with the remote control transmitter, press AMP<TUNER>...
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Adjusting the delay time You can adjust the time difference between the beginning of the sound from the main speakers and the beginning of the sound effect from the rear speakers. The larger the value, the later the sound effect is generated. This adjustment can be individually made to all programs.
ADJUSTMENTS IN THE “SET MENU” MODE The following ten types of functions maximize the performance of your system and expand your enjoyment for audio listening and video watching. CNTR (CENTER SPEAKER) REAR (REAR SPEAKERS) MAIN (MAIN SPEAKERS) BASS (LFE/BASS OUT) M.LVL (MAIN LEVEL) For details on “CNTR”, “REAR”, “MAIN”, “BASS”...
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C.DELAY [Adjusting the delay of center sounds (dialog, etc.)] Control range: 0 ms to 5 ms (in 1 ms steps) Preset value: 0 ms * This adjustment is effective only when Dolby Digital is decoded and the signals of the selected source encoded with Dolby Digital contain center-channel signals.
You can use the remote control transmitter to control not only this unit but also other components connected to it. The remote control transmitter is factory set to control this unit and most YAMAHA audio components. To control other brands of components, you must preset the remote control transmitter with manufacturers’...
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The lightly marked buttons do not function. AMP<TUNER> MODE Press AMP<TUNER>. POWER Each time this button is pressed, the unit will switch between the power on and standby modes. TEST This button outputs a test tone for adjusting the output levels of the speakers. A/B/C/D/E &...
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Notes: • TV VOLUME functions if you have preset the code for your TV. • The code for the YAMAHA MD recorder can be preset. Press TAPE/MD. INPUT...
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Press CD. POWER When you have preset the code for a YAMAHA CD player, this button turns the unit on. When you have preset the code for another manufacturer, this button turns on that component if it has a remote control transmitter with a power button.
DVD MENU MODE Press DVD MENU. POWER When you have preset the code for a YAMAHA DVD player, this button turns the unit on. When you have preset the code for another manufacturer, this button turns on that component if it has a remote control transmitter with a power button.
The lightly marked buttons do not function. Please refer to the owner’s manual for details of each component. VCR MODE Note: TV VOLUME, TV INPUT and TV SLEEP function if you have preset the code for your TV. VCR POWER CHANNEL VCR CHANNEL +/–...
NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Battery replacement If the remote control transmitter operates only when it is close to the unit, the batteries are weak. Replace all batteries with new ones. Be sure to replace batteries within about two minutes. If it takes longer than two minutes, the codes preset for the remote control transmitter will return to the factory-set.
Component Component Code selector 0101 CBL/DBS DBS tuner 0006 0002 DVD/LD DVD player 0008 YAMAHA CD player 0005 YAMAHA TAPE/MD Tape deck 0004 YAMAHA We recommend that you write all code numbers you have preset on the “Quick Reference Card”.
If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. SYMPTOM...
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SYMPTOM No sound from the center speaker. The sound field cannot be recorded. The DVD/LD, TV or DBS source cannot be recorded on a tape deck, MD recorder or VCR connected to this unit. FM stereo reception is noisy. There is distortion and clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna.
SYMPTOM The sound is degraded when listening with the headphones to a CD player or tape deck that is connected to this unit. There is noise interference from digital or high-frequency equipment or the unit. AUDIO SECTION Minimum RMS Output Power 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD MAIN L/R ...
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FM SECTION Tuning Range ... 87.50 to 108.00 MHz Usable Sensitivity (DIN) Mono (S/N 26 dB) ... 0.9 µV Stereo (S/N 46 dB) ... 28 µV Selectivity (two signals, 40 kHz Dev. ±300 kHz) ... 55 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (DIN-Weighted, 40 kHz Dev.) Mono/Stereo ...
LIST OF MANUFACTURER’S CODES LISTES DES CODES FABRICANT VERZEICHNIS DER HERSTELLERCODES LISTA ÖVER TILLVERKARKODER ELENCO DEI CODICI DEL FABBRICANTE LISTA DE CÓDIGOS DE FABRICANTES LIJST VAN CODES VAN FABRIKANT Admiral 0411, 0451, 0911, 1021, 1081 Aiko 0891 Akai 0061, 0101, 0231, 1191, 1351, 1591, 1641, 1791, 1891, 1981 Akura 1331...
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YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, 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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Quick Reference Card AMP<TUNER> POWER POWER Input selector EFFECT TEST A/B/C/D/E & PRESET +/– MUTE VOLUME TV VOLUME MUTE VOLUME SLEEP SLEEP TV INPUT REC/PAUSE +/– PLAY DIR A (TAPE) PRG+/PRG– SKIP– (MD) SET MENU REWIND (TAPE) TIME/LEVEL SEARCH (MD) TAPE/MD POWER Input selector...
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Quick Reference Card DVD MENU VCR POWER POWER Numeric buttons CLEAR CHANNEL +/– DISC SKIP+/– VOLUME TV VOLUME MUTE RETURN INDEX VCR REC (*1) MENU UP TV INPUT MENU LEFT MENU RIGHT MENU SELECT MENU DOWN VCR REWIND TITLE MENU *1: Press this button twice to start recording.