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  • Page 1 DVD RECEIVER DVR-S150 OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    15 Be sure to allow spaces of at least 10 cm above, behind and on both sides of the DVR-S150. 16 Do not place the following objects on this unit: A vessel with water in it.
  • Page 3 Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid pro- longed exposure from excessive volume levels.
  • Page 4 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place with at least 10 cm on the top, 10 cm on the left and right, and 10 cm at the back of DVR-S150 — away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.
  • Page 5 CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. ¶ CAUTION The name plate is located on the bottom of the unit. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION iv...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION Introduction ... 3 About this manual... 3 Supplied Accessories ... 3 Controls and Functions ... 4 Top and front panels ... 4 Display... 5 Remote control... 6 PREPARATION Connecting Speakers ... 9 Connecting speakers (Front/Surround/Center) ... 10 Connecting a subwoofer ... 10 Using commercially available speakers or cables ...
  • Page 7 Contents SOUND OPTIONS Enjoying Sound with Specific Speakers... 57 Enjoying 6.1/5.1ch sources with all speakers including a virtual speaker (Matrix 6.1)... 57 Enjoying 2ch sources with all speakers (Dolby Pro Logic II)... 58 Enjoying DSP programs with the front speakers only (Virtual CINEMA DSP)...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    The YAMAHA CinemaStation “DVR-S150” is a slimline DVD receiver equipped with a digital amplifier. This product provides you with the best sound possible, allowing you to enjoy not just DVDs and CDs, but various other AV sources as well. We hope the “DVR-S150”...

  • Page 9: Controls And Functions

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Top and front panels Buttons indicated with an asterisk ( ) perform different functions depending on the selected mode of operation. 1 STANDBY/ON Turn this unit on. Press to set the unit in the standby mode. (page 19) Opens and closes the disc tray.

  • Page 10: Display

    Display DIGITAL MATRIX TITLE TRACK CHAP PROGRESSIVE DVD VCD 1 Decoder indicator Displays the icon for the selected internal decoder. 2 DSP Lights up when a DSP program is selected. 3 DSP program indicator Displays the icon for the selected DSP program. 4 VIRTUAL Lights up when Virtual CINEMA DSP is activated.

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Controls and Functions Remote control DVD/CD • Playback • DSP program • Subtitle and selection audio language • Input selection, selection, etc. etc. Amp mode DVD/CD mode DVR-S120 WB56650 POWER POWER AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE SURROUND SELECT MATRIX 6.1 STEREO REPEAT NIGHT CENTER SURR...
  • Page 12 Amp mode STANDBY/ON POWER AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE SELECT MATRIX 6.1 STEREO SURROUND REPEAT NIGHT CENTER SURR SET MENU SHIFT TV INPUT TV CH A B C D E SLEEP PRESET PRESET PTY SEEK FREQ/RDS MODE START ON SCREEN MENU START YPAO ENTER RETURN...
  • Page 13 Controls and Functions DVD/CD mode STANDBY/ON POWER AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE SURROUND SELECT MATRIX 6.1 STEREO REPEAT NIGHT CENTER SURR SET MENU SHIFT TV INPUT TV CH A B C D E SLEEP PRESET PRESET PTY SEEK FREQ/RDS MODE START ON SCREEN MENU START YPAO...

  • Page 14: Connecting Speakers

    Follow the procedure below to connect speakers to the CinemaStation. Here, the connection example uses the YAMAHA NX-P150 (consisting of four satellite speakers, a center speaker and a subwoofer) and its supplied cables. For information on your speakers, refer to the owner’s manual for the speakers.

  • Page 15: Connecting Speakers (Front/Surround/Center)

    Connecting Speakers Connecting speakers (Front/Surround/Center) Insert the cable plug of the speaker cable into the speaker jack of the same color until you hear it click into place. • FRONT R (Red), CENTER (Green), FRONT L (White): Insert the cable plug facing the tub upwards.

  • Page 16: Using Commercially Available Speakers Or Cables

    Using commercially available speakers or cables When using speakers or cables other than those of the YAMAHA NX-P150 (consisting of four satellite speakers, a center speaker and a subwoofer) and its supplied cables, be careful of the following. When using a commercially...

  • Page 17: Connecting A Tv

    CONNECTING A TV Follow the procedure below to connect your TV to CinemaStation using the supplied video pin cable. If you want to output sound from the speakers connected to CinemaStation, prepare a commercially available audio pin cable to connect them.

  • Page 18: Connecting Antennas

    AM loop antenna and indoor FM antenna. If there is a problem of weak radio wave reception in your area or you want to improve radio reception, we recommend that you use optional outdoor antennas. For details, consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Indoor FM...

  • Page 19: Connecting External Av Components

    CONNECTING EXTERNAL AV COMPONENTS Connecting External AV Components If you connect external AV equipment such as a VCR, video camera, or game console to the following AV jacks on the CinemaStation, you can enjoy those AV sources with the CinemaStation. Also, you can record AV sources played on the CinemaStation using the recording equipment.

  • Page 20: Connecting A Vcr

    Connecting a VCR If you connect a VCR to the CinemaStation using commercially available audio/video cables, you can enjoy videos with the CinemaStation and record AV sources played on the CinemaStation on the VCR. For information on your VCR, refer to the owner’s manual for the VCR. Notes •...

  • Page 21: Connecting A Game Console

    Connecting External AV Components Connecting a game console If you connect a game console to the CinemaStation using a commercially available audio/video cable (for analog connections) or a video cable and optical cable (for digital connections), you can enjoy games or videos with the CinemaStation.

  • Page 22: Connecting A Cd Recorder Or Md Recorder

    Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder If you connect a CD recorder or MD recorder to the CinemaStation using commercially available optical cables, you can record audio sources played on the CinemaStation. Also, you can enjoy audio sources played on the recorder with the CinemaStation.

  • Page 23: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    INSTALLING BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Press To replace the batteries If the batteries grow old, the effective operation distance of the remote control decreases considerably. If this happens, replace the batteries with two new ones as soon as possible. Notes •...

  • Page 24: Turning The Power To On/Standby

    Turning the Power to On/Standby STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON AUDIO ANGLE SURROUND SELECT MATRIX 6.1 REPEAT NIGHT CENTER SET MENU SHIFT TV INPUT TV CH Selecting an Input Source You can enjoy various AV sources with the CinemaStation. After connecting the TV, speakers, antennas, or other AV equipment, follow the procedure below to select an input source you want to play on the CinemaStation.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Volume Level

    Adjusting the Volume Level TEST ON/OFF TV VOL VOLUME MUTE DVD/CD VIDEO TUNER MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME CINEMA TEST ON/OFF VOLUME TV VOL MUTE MUTE DVD/CD VIDEO TUNER MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME CINEMA Adjusting the Volume Level Press VOLUME + to increase the volume level and VOLUME –...

  • Page 26: Auto Speaker Setup (Ypao)

    Auto Speaker Setup (YPAO) With the YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) feature, you can avoid troublesome speaker setup and achieve highly accurate sound adjustments. The supplied optimizer microphone collects and analyzes the sound that the speakers produce in your actual listening environment. We recommend that you perform YPAO each time when you change the speaker layout or listening position.
  • Page 27 Auto Speaker Setup (YPAO) Press STANDBY/ON to turn on the CinemaStation. STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON AUDIO ANGLE SURROUND SELECT MATRIX 6.1 REPEAT NIGHT CENTER SET MENU TV INPUT TV CH Press AMP, then press YPAO to start the setup procedure. PRESET FREQ/RDS MODE ON SCREEN START...
  • Page 28 To turn the YPAO mode on/off You can switch between speaker settings configured by YPAO and manual setup by turning on/off the YPAO mode. ON SCREEN MENU START YPAO ENTER RETURN STATUS ON/OFF TEST ON/OFF VOLUME TV VOL MUTE Press AMP. Press ON/OFF to display the currently selected mode, then press ON/OFF again to select “YPAO ON”...
  • Page 29 Auto Speaker Setup (YPAO) Error and warning messages If an error or warning message appears, check the cause and follow the remedy corresponding to the message, then carry out the setup procedure once more (page 21). Error messages before setup Error message Connect MIC Optimizer microphone is not connected.
  • Page 30 Message W LEVEL L The volume level of the front left speaker is outside the specified range. (No level correction is made.) W LEVEL R The volume level of the front right speaker is outside the specified range. (No level correction is made.) W LEVEL C The volume level of the center speaker is outside the specified range.

  • Page 31: Enjoying Sound Field Programs (Dsp Programs)

    Enjoying Sound Field Programs (DSP Programs) Enjoying Sound Field Programs (DSP Programs) Digital Sound Field Processor (DSP) programs feature a variety of sound fields that allow you to enjoy movies and music. At the touch of a button, the DSP program automatically sets your speaker settings, such as reflected sound, reverberant sound and the delay time for each channel to match your audio source.
  • Page 32 Sports program Press the SPORTS button. SPORTS Game program Press the GAME button. GAME Enjoying Sound Field Programs (DSP Programs) Live Sports In a live stereo sports broadcast, announcer voices are central, engulfed in the cheers and emotional whirl of the stadium. Game Gives TV games extra depth and surround.

  • Page 33: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the Sleep Timer If you set the Sleep Timer, the CinemaStation automatically turns to the Standby mode after the specified time. STANDBY/ON POWER SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE SURROUND SELECT MATRIX 6.1 STEREO REPEAT NIGHT CENTER SURR SET MENU SHIFT TV INPUT TV CH A B C D E SLEEP...

  • Page 34: Changing Dvd Settings On The Tv (On-Screen Menu)

    Changing DVD Settings on the TV (On-Screen Menu) You can change the various settings for DVD playback using the menu displayed on the TV screen (On-Screen Menu) connected to the CinemaStation. For details on the available menu items, refer to “On-Screen Menu guide” (page 30). Operating the On-Screen Menu In this procedure, we adjust the color saturation for example.

  • Page 35: On-Screen Menu Guide

    Changing DVD Settings on the TV (On-Screen Menu) On-Screen Menu guide Main Menu Submenu Preferences Features Picture Toolbar Program View Play Option Search Slide Show Setting Item Status window Sets the status information display to “On” or “Off”. On: You can display or hide status information using the STATUS button on the remote control.

  • Page 36: To Recover Tv Settings From Failure

    Main Menu Submenu Setup Access Disc lock Change PIN Enter PIN Parental level Country TV shape TV * TV system Video Output (For U.K. and Europe models: When connecting the TV to the AV MONITOR OUT jack, press s again to display “YUV<->RGB”.

  • Page 37: Supported Disc Types

    Supported Disc Types You can enjoy movie or music discs with CinemaStation. Since some CinemaStation disc operations are limited to specific disc types, the supported disc types are indicated using the icons shown below. Each icon means that the operation is limited to the corresponding disc type. For information on supported disc standards and disc usage notes, refer to “Disc Information”...

  • Page 38: Basic Playback Operations

    Basic Playback Operations Follow the procedures below to carry out basic disc playback operations. The CinemaStation also provides various useful functions for disc playback. For details, refer to “Useful Playback Operations” (page 34). STANDBY/ON POWER AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE SURROUND SELECT MATRIX 6.1 STEREO REPEAT...

  • Page 39: Useful Playback Operations

    Useful Playback Operations You can enjoy movie or music discs with various useful features on the CinemaStation. For information on basic disc playback operations, refer to “Basic Playback Operations” (page 33). Specifying an elapsed time for playback (Time Search) You can specify an elapsed time where you want playback to start.

  • Page 40: Customizing Playback Order (Program Play)

    Customizing playback order (Program Play) You can customize the playback order for chapters or tracks stored in the disc. Also, you can display the playback order, disable the Program Play feature, or clear all Program Play contents after customizing the playback order.
  • Page 41 Useful Playback Operations STANDBY/ON POWER AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE SURROUND SELECT MATRIX 6.1 STEREO REPEAT NIGHT CENTER SURR SET MENU SHIFT TV INPUT TV CH A B C D E SLEEP PRESET PRESET PTY SEEK FREQ/RDS MODE START ON SCREEN START ON SCREEN YPAO ENTER...

  • Page 42: Repeating Playback (Repeat Play)

    Repeating playback (Repeat Play) You can repeat single chapter (track), single title, or entire disc. Also, you can set two points (start and end points) to repeat the specified section of a title (track) with A-B Repeat (page 38). Notes •...
  • Page 43 Useful Playback Operations To repeat between two points (A-B Repeat) You can repeat the specified section of a title (track) by setting two points (start and end points). Notes • Repeat Play may not work depending on DVD disc types. •...

  • Page 44: Operating Disc Menus (Dvd Menu/Video Cd Playback Control)

    Operating disc menus (DVD menu/ Video CD Playback Control) Many DVDs and video CDs include original navigational menus called “DVD menus” and “video CD Playback Control menus”. These menus provide a convenient way to operate the disc. Follow the procedure below to use a DVD menu or video CD Playback Control with the CinemaStation.

  • Page 45: Selecting Audio And Subtitle Languages

    Selecting Audio and Subtitle Languages Selecting Audio and Subtitle Languages You can select audio and subtitle languages for DVD playback. Also, you can set default languages for DVD playback with the On-Screen Menu. For details on setting default languages, refer to “On-Screen Menu guide” (page 30). Note This selection is available only with multi-language compatible discs.

  • Page 46: Selecting A Viewing Angle

    Selecting a Viewing Angle You can select a viewing angle for DVD playback. Note This selection is available only with multi-angle compatible discs. Also, viewing angles available for each disc may vary. For information on your disc, refer to the operating instructions in the DVD menu or on its jacket. STANDBY/ON POWER AUDIO...

  • Page 47: Zooming Images

    Zooming Images You can zoom in a specified part of picture during DVD playback. The Zoom feature is available only with the On-Screen menu (page 29). STANDBY/ON POWER AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE SURROUND SELECT MATRIX 6.1 STEREO REPEAT NIGHT CENTER SURR SET MENU SHIFT TV INPUT...

  • Page 48: Restricting Playback (Parental Control)

    Restricting Playback (Parental Control) You can set playback restrictions for certain discs using Parental Control. Only users who know the password can access the locked discs. Setting the Parental Control level You can restrict playback according to a predetermined level (Parental Control level). For information on the Parental Control level of each disc, refer to the instruction on its jacket.

  • Page 49: Locking Discs

    Restricting Playback (Parental Control) Locking discs You can use this function to lock all video discs to restrict playback. Only those discs you select to unlock in “Playing locked discs” are available for access. STANDBY/ON POWER AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE SURROUND SELECT MATRIX 6.1 STEREO...

  • Page 50: Changing The Password

    Changing the password Follow the procedure below to change the password to access locked disc. Carry out steps 1 to 5 in the “Setting the Parental Control level” procedure (page 43). Press to select “Change PIN”, then press Use the number buttons to enter the current password (4 digits).

  • Page 51: Enjoying High-Quality Video (Ntsc/Progressive Scan)

    DEFINITION” OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR VIDEO MONITOR COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS UNIT, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. This unit is compatible with the complete line of YAMAHA projectors (including the DPX-1, DPX-1000, DPX-1100, LPX-500 and LPX-510), and YAMAHA plasma displays (including the PDM-1, PDM-4210 and PDM-4210E).

  • Page 52: Enjoying Jpeg Images

    You can view JPEG pictures in a commercial JPEG CD or personally recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW disc on the TV screen. STANDBY/ON POWER AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE SURROUND SELECT MATRIX 6.1 STEREO REPEAT NIGHT CENTER SURR SET MENU SHIFT TV INPUT TV CH A B C D E...

  • Page 53: Tuning Radio Stations

    Tuning Radio Stations The CinemaStation provides several methods for tuning AM/FM radio stations, such as Auto Tuning (FM only), Manual Tuning (AM/FM) and Preset Tuning (AM/FM). Follow the procedure below to tune your favorite radio stations. About the display Tuning radio stations automatically (Auto Tuning) If the radio wave reception is strong in your area, Auto Tuning is a quick and useful way to tune radio stations.

  • Page 54: Selecting Preset Radio Stations (Preset Tuning)

    Selecting preset radio stations (Preset Tuning) If you preset your favorite radio stations with Auto Preset (page 51) or Manual Preset (page 52) on the CinemaStation, you can tune the radio stations simply by selecting the preset group and number. STANDBY/ON POWER AUDIO...
  • Page 55 Tuning Radio Stations To select stations by program type (genre) You can tune FM RDS stations by selecting a program type (genre). Once you select a program type, the CinemaStation automatically searches for FM RDS stations currently broadcasting the corresponding programs.

  • Page 56: Presetting Radio Stations

    Presetting Radio Stations You can preset your favorite radio stations automatically (FM stations only) or manually to tune the stations simply by selecting the preset group and number. The CinemaStation can store up to 40 stations (5 groups x 8 stations) in its memory. Presetting FM stations automatically (Auto Preset) If the FM radio wave reception is strong in your area, Auto...

  • Page 57: Presetting Radio Stations Manually (Manual Preset)

    Presetting Radio Stations Presetting radio stations manually (Manual Preset) If you want to preset AM stations or FM radio wave reception is weak in your area, follow the procedure below to preset radio stations manually. A/B/C/D/E MEMORY Display d PRESET/TUNING u Tune the radio station you want to preset.

  • Page 58: Playing Back External Sources

    Playing Back External Sources If you connect an external AV component to CinemaStation, you can enjoy AV sources played back on that component with CinemaStation. For details on connection methods, refer to “Connecting External AV Components” (pages 14 to 17). Also, you can operate the component using the CinemaStation remote control by setting a remote control code (page 72).

  • Page 59: Game Console Playback

    Playing Back External Sources Game console playback If you connect the VIDEO IN L/R (AUDIO/VIDEO) jacks on the CinemaStation to the audio/video output L/R jacks on your game console using an audio/video cable (page 16), you can enjoy game sounds with the CinemaStation.

  • Page 60: Recording Av Sources With External Av Components

    Recording AV Sources With External AV Components If you connect an external recorder to the CinemaStation, you can record AV sources played back on the CinemaStation or external AV equipment. For details on the connection methods, refer to “Connecting External AV Components” (pages 14 to 17).

  • Page 61: Copying Video Component Sources To A Video Cassette

    Recording AV Sources With External AV Components Copying video component sources to a video cassette If you use analog connections to connect a VCR and video component to the CinemaStation (pages 15 to 16), you can copy video component sources to a video cassette on the VCR.

  • Page 62: Enjoying Sound With Specific Speakers

    Enjoying Sound with Specific Speakers You can enjoy movies or music with various sound effects produced by the specified speakers. Enjoying 6.1/5.1ch sources with all speakers including a virtual speaker (Matrix 6.1) You can use Matrix 6.1 to produce virtual surround back sound from your left and right surround speakers, creating a realistic sense of surround back sound (sound that travels from directly in front of the listening position to directly in...

  • Page 63: Enjoying 2Ch Sources With All Speakers (Dolby Pro Logic Ii)

    Enjoying Sound with Specific Speakers Enjoying 2ch sources with all speakers (Dolby Pro Logic II) Dolby Pro Logic II converts a 2ch source into virtual multi-channel source for enjoying 2ch sounds with all speakers. STANDBY/ON POWER AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE SURROUND SURROUND SELECT MATRIX 6.1...

  • Page 64: Enjoying Dsp Programs With The Front Speakers Only (Virtual Cinema Dsp)

    Enjoying DSP programs with the front speakers only (Virtual CINEMA DSP) Since Virtual CINEMA DSP processes an audio input source to reproduce virtual surround speakers, you can enjoy DSP program only with the front speakers. STANDBY/ON POWER AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE SURROUND SELECT MATRIX 6.1...

  • Page 65: Enjoying Dsp Programs In A Variety Of Ways

    You can enjoy the presence of sound effects with DSP programs even when you use headphones or reduce the volume level. Listening with headphones (“SILENT CINEMA”) “SILENT CINEMA” allows you to enjoy multi-speaker simulation sounds with headphones. * “SILENT CINEMA” is a registered trademark of YAMAHA CORPORATION. SILENT CINEMA jack STANDBY/ON POWER AUDIO...

  • Page 66: Listening At Low Volume (Night Listening)

    Listening at low volume (Night Listening) Since Night Listening tones down large sound effect and clears speech or vocal sounds, you can enjoy DSP programs even at low volume. STANDBY/ON POWER AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE SURROUND SELECT MATRIX 6.1 STEREO REPEAT NIGHT NIGHT CENTER...

  • Page 67: Enjoying High-Quality Sound

    Enjoying High-Quality Sound Enjoying High-Quality Sound You can play back Dolby, DTS, and 2ch sources true to the original sound. Enjoying original Dolby and DTS sounds You can play back original sounds processed with Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS. STANDBY/ON POWER SUBTITLE...

  • Page 68: Enjoying Original 2Ch Sound (Stereo)

    Enjoying original 2ch sound (Stereo) You can play back original stereo sounds such as music CDs with the front speakers. STANDBY/ON POWER AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE SURROUND SELECT MATRIX 6.1 STEREO REPEAT NIGHT CENTER SURR SET MENU SHIFT TV INPUT TV CH A B C D E SLEEP PRESET...

  • Page 69: Adjusting The Speaker Balance During Playback

    ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE DURING PLAYBACK Adjusting the Speaker Balance During Playback The speaker settings configured by YPAO (page 21) are suitable for most conditions. However, depending on room conditions or listening position, you may need to adjust the speaker balance manually. This adjustment is important because it brings out the maximum effect of the DSP program, and faithfully reproduces the acoustic characteristics of Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital and DTS.

  • Page 70: Adjusting The Speaker Balance During Playback

    Adjusting the speaker balance during playback If you feel the speaker balance is not proper during audio playback, follow the procedure below. STANDBY/ON POWER AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE SURROUND SELECT MATRIX 6.1 STEREO REPEAT SW +/– NIGHT CENTER SURR SET MENU SHIFT TV INPUT TV CH...
  • Page 71 Adjusting the Speaker Balance During Playback To adjust the speaker balance for 5ch Stereo DSP programs You can adjust the speaker balance applied to “5ch Stereo” DSP programs. STANDBY/ON POWER AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE SURROUND SELECT MATRIX 6.1 STEREO REPEAT NIGHT CENTER SURR SET MENU...

  • Page 72: Configuring Dolby Pro Logic Ii Music Settings

    Configuring Dolby Pro Logic II Music Settings You can configure the parameters for Dolby Pro Logic II Music to fine-tune the sound field effect. STANDBY/ON POWER SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE SURROUND SELECT MATRIX 6.1 STEREO REPEAT NIGHT CENTER SURR SET MENU SHIFT TV INPUT TV CH...

  • Page 73: Dsp Program Delay Time Settings

    DSP PROGRAM DELAY TIME SETTINGS DSP Program Delay Time Settings Each DSP program is designed to draw out the maximum effect from the source audio. The 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 to match to your speaker positions.
  • Page 74 Program default settings Program Program Name Group MOVIE Action* Action 6.1** Drama* Drama 6.1** Sci-Fi* Sci-Fi 6.1** Spectacle* Spectacle 6.1** Theater* Theater 6.1** MUSIC Music Video Classic Hall Jazz Club Rock Concert SPORTS Live Sports GAME Game Default Setting Program Name (ms) PRO LOGIC* (Dolby Pro Logic)

  • Page 75: Configuring The Audio Input Signal Setting

    CONFIGURING THE AUDIO INPUT SIGNAL SETTING Configuring the Audio Input Signal Setting You can play back most audio sources without a problem with the factory audio input signal setting (AUTO). However, depending on your needs, you can configure the audio input mode to specify an input signal type that can be used on the CinemaStation.

  • Page 76: Checking The Audio Input Signal Type

    Checking the Audio Input Signal Type You can check the information on the audio input signal currently played back on the CinemaStation. STANDBY/ON POWER SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE STEREO SURROUND SELECT MATRIX 6.1 STEREO REPEAT NIGHT CENTER SURR SET MENU SHIFT TV INPUT TV CH A B C D E...

  • Page 77: Controlling External Components

    OK” appears in the CinemaStation display. If the setting fails, the message “Code Set NG” appears. In this case, perform this step again. The factory settings are “299” (YAMAHA TV) for TV and “399” (YAMAHA VCR) for VCR. Refer to “Available operations” (page 73) and...

  • Page 78: Available Operations

    Available operations By carrying out step 1 in “Setting remote control codes” (page 72), you can operate the following functions on your external component using the CinemaStation remote control. TV operations Press TV (POWER) for TV operations. STANDBY/ON POWER AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE SURROUND...
  • Page 79 Controlling External Components VCR operations Press VCR for VCR operations. STANDBY/ON POWER AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE SURROUND SELECT MATRIX 6.1 STEREO REPEAT NIGHT CENTER SURR SET MENU SHIFT TV INPUT TV CH A B C D E SLEEP PRESET PRESET PTY SEEK FREQ/RDS MODE START...

  • Page 80: Configuring Various Parameters (Set Menu)

    Configuring Various Parameters (Set Menu) In the Set Menu, you can configure various parameters for your CinemaStation system. In most cases, you can enjoy AV sources on the CinemaStation with the default settings. However, depending on the speakers or listening environment, you need to configure parameters for your system.

  • Page 81: Operating The Set Menu

    Configuring Various Parameters (Set Menu) Operating the Set Menu Follow the procedure below to operate the Set Menu to configure parameters. For details on menu items and parameters, refer to pages 77 to 79. STANDBY/ON POWER AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE SURROUND SELECT MATRIX 6.1 STEREO...
  • Page 82 Setting speaker sizes (Speaker Set) Submenu: CENTER Sets whether the center speaker is present or not, and sets the size of the center speaker. Selection items: LRG (Large), SML (Small), NON (None) Default setting: SML LRG: Select this setting when using a large center speaker.
  • Page 83 Configuring Various Parameters (Set Menu) Adjusting the playback level of the LFE signal (LFE Level) You can adjust the LFE channel output level while playing a Dolby Digital or DTS signal. Adjust the LFE level to match the performance of the subwoofer and headphones. Submenu: SP LFE, HP LFE Variable range: –20 to 0 dB Default setting: 0 dB...
  • Page 84 Setting the input mode when powering on (Input Mode) Sets the input mode (page 70) for powering on when playback devices are connected to both digital and analog jacks. Selection items: AUTO, LAST Default setting: AUTO AUTO: When CinemaStation is turned on, the input mode (page 70) automatically sets to “AUTO”.

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    If there is any problem with your CinemaStation system, check the following items. If you cannot solve your problem with the following remedies or if your problem is not listed below, turn off and unplug the CinemaStation, then consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. General...
  • Page 86 Problem The center speaker makes The volume of the center speaker no sound may be set to minimum level. You may be listening to a Dolby Digital or DTS audio source. One of the DSP program in the Music group (other than 5ch Stereo) may be selected.
  • Page 87 Troubleshooting Problem A digital equipment or high- frequency equipment produces noises The Set Menu configurations have been cleared The volume does not increase or sounds are distorted Recording sounds does not reflect the sound field effect settings Sound played on the CinemaStation cannot be recorded with an external recorder...

  • Page 88: Remote Control

    Remote control Problem The remote control does not The remote control may be operated work for operating the outside the remote control operation CinemaStation range. The remote control sensor on the CinemaStation may be exposed to direct sunlight or lighting (inverted fluorescent lamps).

  • Page 89: Disc Playback

    Troubleshooting Disc playback Problem Some button operations do not work Playback does not start or stops immediately when pressing h An audio or subtitle language does not switch No subtitles appear A viewing angle does not switch DVD videos cannot be copied with the VCR Picture looks poor The TV shows no picture or...

  • Page 90: Radio Reception

    Radio reception FM/AM Problem The Preset Tuning function The preset (memory) may have been (page 49) does not work erased. Problem Too much noise is The FM antenna may be connected generated during stereo improperly. broadcast The radio station you selected may be far away from your area or radio wave reception is weak in your area.

  • Page 91: Additional Information

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Disc Information The following tables explain the disc types supported by the CinemaStation. Video Discs Type of Disc DVD Video SVCD (Super Video CD) DIGITAL VIDEO Video CD JPEG still image playback CinemaStation supports playback of JPEG still images contained on CD-R and CD-RW media.

  • Page 92: Handling A Disc

    Notes • The following discs cannot be played on the CinemaStation. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CDV. (This product can play some types of DVD-R (Video format only), DVD-RW (Video format only), DVD+R or DVD+RW discs.) • The CinemaStation cannot play a CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW disc that has not been finalized.

  • Page 93: Glossary

    GLOSSARY Audio formats Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives you completely independent multi-channel audio. With 3 front channels (left, center, and right), and 2 surround stereo channels, Dolby Digital provides 5 full-range audio channels. With an additional channel especially for bass effects, called LFE (low frequency effect), the system has a total of 5.1-channels (LFE is counted as 0.1 channel).

  • Page 94: Sound Field Programs

    “SILENT CINEMA” “SILENT CINEMA” was developed by YAMAHA as 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 95: Video Signal Information

    (tracks). Each division is called a title number. YPAO (YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) YPAO is an original YAMAHA system that configures speaker settings such as speaker balance (volume level of each speaker), delay time of each channel, and crossover/ high cut frequency for the subwoofer automatically.

  • Page 96: Copyright And Logo Marks

    Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. “SILENT CINEMA” is a registered trademark of YAMAHA CORPORATION. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 97: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION Center • Front L/R, , Surround L/R Min RMS output power (1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 6 )... 45 W Min RMS output power (U.S.A. and Canada models) (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.9% THD, 6 ) ... 45 W Max power -EIAJ- (Asia, Korea, China, and General models) (1 kHz, 10% THD, 6 )...
  • Page 98 LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES Nikko Nokia Nokia Oceanic 245 YAMAHA 299/292 Nordmende Admiral 292/293 Aiko Onwa Aiwa 294/276/283 Panasonic Akai 295/296 Philco Alba Philips 297/286 Pilot Audiovox Pioneer Belcor Bell & Howell 292 Portland Bestar Quasar Blaupunkt 229/222 Radio Shack...
  • Page 99 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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