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Yamaha HTR-5960 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 HTR-5960 AV Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. • Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
  • Page 4 – and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. 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 prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    VCR or an STB... 20 Connecting a CD player, an MD player, a tape deck or a turntable... 23 Connecting a YAMAHA iPod universal dock ... 24 Connecting an external amplifier... 25 Connecting a multi-format player or an external decoder ... 26 Connecting a game console, a video camera or a portable audio player ...

  • Page 6: Features

    “iPod” is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. FEATURES 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 Other features ◆...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Supplied accessories Check that you received all of the following parts. Remote control Batteries (2) CODE SET TRANSMIT (AA, R6, UM-3) STANDBY POWER POWER POWER SLEEP CD-R MULTI CH IN TUNER PHONO V-AUX SOURCE TV VOL TV CH VOLUME TV MUTE TV INPUT MUTE STEREO...

  • Page 8: Controls And Functions

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel Note The XM Satellite Radio controlling functions in the following buttons (SEARCH MODE, CATEGORY, PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h, MEMORY, and DISPLAY) are only applicable to the U.S.A. model and are operational only when “XM” is selected as the input source.
  • Page 9 8 PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h, LEVEL +/– • Selects one of the 8 preset station numbers (1 to 8) when “TUNER” is selected as the input source. The colon (:) is displayed in the front panel display (see page 52). •...

  • Page 10: 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 99. Notes • The XM Satellite Radio controlling functions in the following buttons (XM, XM MEMORY, SRCH MODE, DISPLAY, cursor buttons u / d / j / i, numeric buttons and ENT.) are only applicable to the U.S.A.
  • Page 11 8 Cursor buttons u / d / j / i, ENTER Select and adjust the sound field program parameters or the “SET MENU” parameters. 9 RETURN Returns to the previous menu level when adjusting the “SET MENU” parameters. 0 TRANSMIT indicator Flashes while the remote control is sending infrared signals.

  • Page 12: Using The Remote Control

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ■ Controlling the TUNER functions Set the component selector switch to SOURCE and then press TUNER to select “TUNER” as the input source. 4 Numeric buttons Use numbers 1 through 8 to select preset stations. 7 BAND Switches the reception band between FM and AM (see page 52).

  • Page 13: Front Panel Display

    SILENT CINEMA HiFi DSP NIGHT 6 DOCK indicator Lights up when you station 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). 7 SILENT CINEMA indicator Lights up when headphones are connected and a sound field program is selected (see page 40).
  • Page 14 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS C MEMORY indicator Flashes to show that a station can be stored (see page 54). D VOLUME level indicator Indicates the current volume level. E PCM indicator Lights up when this unit is reproducing PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) digital audio signals.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    See page 59 for connection information. 2 Audio component jacks See page 23 for connection information. 3 DOCK terminal Use to connect a YAMAHA iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 sold separately) where your iPod can be stationed. See page 24 for connection information.

  • Page 16: Connections

    1.8 m (6 ft) 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 17: Connecting Speakers

    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 18 Connect a surround back speakers (9, 10) to these terminals. PRESENCE 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. Speaker layout...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Speaker Cable

    ■ Connecting the speaker cable Remove approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) of insulation from the end of each speaker cable and then twist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits. 10 mm (0.4 in) Loosen the knob. Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–) Insert one bare wire into the hole on the side...
  • Page 20 CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting the banana plug 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 speaker terminals. Open the tab and then insert one banana plug into the hole on the side of each terminal.

  • Page 21: Information On Jacks And Cable Plugs

    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 22: Audio And Video Signal Flow

    CONNECTIONS Audio and video signal flow ■ Audio signal flow for AUDIO OUT (REC) DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL 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 23: 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 24: 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 25: Connecting A Vcr

    ■ Connecting a DVD recorder VIDEO ■ Connecting a VCR VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO DVD recorder CONNECTIONS (U.S.A. model) Component video out (U.S.A. model)
  • Page 26 CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting an STB VIDEO DTV/ OPTICAL DTV/CBL DIGITAL INPUT Cable TV receiver or satellite receiver COMPONENT VIDEO DTV/ Component video out (U.S.A. model)

  • Page 27: Connecting A Cd Player, An Md Player, A Tape Deck Or A Turntable

    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 28: 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 29: Connecting An External Amplifier

    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 30: 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 31: Connecting A Game Console, A Video Camera Or A Portable Audio Player

    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 32: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas

    • A properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearer reception 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 AM loop antenna (U.S.A.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Power Cable

    Connecting the power cable Once all connections are complete, plug the power cable into the AC wall outlet. ■ AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED) Australia model... 1 outlet U.S.A. and Canada models ... 2 outlets Use these outlet(s) to supply power to any connected components.

  • Page 34: Setting The Speaker Impedance

    CONNECTIONS Setting the speaker impedance CAUTION If you are to use 4 or 6 ohm speakers, set “SP IMP.” to “6ΩMIN” as follows BEFORE using this unit. PURE DIRECT STANDBY PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING/CH MEMORY SEARCH MODE CATEGORY OPTIMIZER EDIT NEXT LEVEL MAN'L/AUTO FM...

  • Page 35: Turning On This Unit Or Setting It To The Standby Mode

    Turning on this unit or setting it to the standby mode When all connections are complete, turn on this unit. STANDBY/ON PURE DIRECT STANDBY PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING/CH SEARCH MODE CATEGORY OPTIMIZER EDIT NEXT LEVEL PROGRAM PHONES SPEAKERS STRAIGHT TONE CONTROL INPUT MODE EFFECT SILENT CINEMA...

  • Page 36: 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 37: Using Auto Setup

    Using AUTO SETUP Once you have connected the supplied optimizer microphone to the OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front panel and have placed it in a suitable location in your listening room, run “AUTO SETUP” in the OSD or in the front panel display.
  • Page 38 AUTO SETUP Press u / d to select “SETUP” and then press j / i to select the desired setting. PRESET/CH ENTER A-E/CAT. A-E/CAT. A-E/CAT. Choices: AUTO, RELOAD, UNDO, DEFAULT • Select “AUTO” to automatically run the entire “AUTO SETUP” procedure. •...
  • Page 39 Notes • If “E-10:INTERNAL ERROR” appears during the testing procedure, restart from step 4. • If you selected “RELOAD”, “UNDO” or “DEFAULT” in step 4, no test tones are output. • If an error occurs during the “AUTO:CHECK” procedure, the setup procedure is canceled and an error screen appears.
  • Page 40 AUTO SETUP If you are not satisfied with the results or want to manually adjust each parameter, run “MANUAL SETUP” (see page 83). Notes • If you change speakers, speaker positions, or the layout of your listening environment, run “AUTO SETUP” again to recalibrate your system.
  • Page 41 ■ If an error screen appears Press u / d / j / i to select “RETRY” or “EXIT” and then press ENTER. The following display is an example where “E-9:USER CANCEL” appears in the OSD. ERROR E-9:USER CANCEL Don't operate any function.

  • Page 42: 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 43 Rotate VOLUME on the front panel (or press VOLUME +/– on the remote control) to adjust the volume to the desired output level. VOLUME Front panel Press TONE CONTROL on the front panel repeatedly to select “TREBLE” or “BASS” and then rotate the PROGRAM selector to adjust the corresponding frequency response level.

  • Page 44: Using Audio Features

    USING AUDIO FEATURES Using SILENT CINEMA SILENT CINEMA allows you to enjoy multi-channel music or movie sound, including Dolby Digital and DTS sources, through ordinary headphones. SILENT CINEMA activates automatically whenever you connect headphones to the PHONES jack while listening to CINEMA DSP or HiFi DSP sound field programs (see page 71).

  • Page 45: Selecting The Input Mode

    “NIGHT:CINEMA” and “NIGHT:MUSIC” adjustments are stored independently. Notes • You cannot use the night listening modes in the following cases: – when the Pure Direct mode (see page 45) is selected. – when the component connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks is selected as the input source (see page 44).

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Speaker Level

    USING AUDIO FEATURES Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly to set the amount of time. Each time you press SLEEP, the front panel display changes as shown below. SLEEP SLEEP 120min SLEEP 90min SLEEP OFF SLEEP 30min The SLEEP indicator flashes while you are switching the amount of time for the sleep timer.

  • Page 47: Selecting The Compressed Music Enhancer Mode

    • Select “FRONT L” to adjust the front left speaker output level. • Select “CENTER” to adjust the center speaker output level. • Select “FRONT R” to adjust the front right speaker output level. • Select “SUR. R” to adjust the surround right speaker output level.

  • Page 48: Selecting The Multi Ch Input Component

    USING AUDIO FEATURES Set the component selector switch to AMP and then press ENHANCER on the remote control repeatedly to select the desired Compressed Music Enhancer mode. The following display is shown in the OSD and the ENHANCER indicator lights up in the front panel display.

  • Page 49: Enjoying Multi-Channel Sources In 2-Channel Stereo

    Enjoying multi-channel sources in 2-channel stereo You can mix down multi-channel sources to 2 channels and enjoy playback in 2-channel stereo. Set the component selector switch to AMP and then press STEREO on the remote control repeatedly to select “2ch Stereo”. STEREO SOURCE 2ch Stereo...

  • Page 50: Using Video Features

    USING VIDEO FEATURES Displaying the input source information You can display the format, sampling frequency, channel, bit rate and flag data of the current input signal. Set the component selector switch to AMP and then press SET MENU on the remote control.

  • Page 51: Selecting The Osd Mode

    Selecting the OSD mode You can display the operating information of this unit on a video monitor. If you display the “SET MENU” and sound field program parameter settings on a video monitor, it is much easier to see the available options and parameters than it is to read the information in the front panel display.

  • Page 52: Enjoying Surround Sound

    ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Enjoying multi-channel sources in surround If you connected surround back speakers, use this feature to enjoy 6.1/7.1-channel playback for multi-channel sources using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES decoders. Set the component selector switch to AMP and then press EXTD SUR.

  • Page 53: Enjoying 2-Channel Sources In Surround

    Enjoying 2-channel sources in surround Signals input from 2-channel sources can also be played back on multi-channels. Set the component selector switch to AMP and then press STANDARD on the remote control repeatedly to switch between the “SUR. STANDARD” and “SUR. ENHANCED” programs or press MOVIE to select the “MOVIE THEATER”...

  • Page 54: 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 87), to “...

  • Page 55: 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 56: 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 57: Manual Tuning

    Manual tuning If the signal received from the station you want to select is weak, tune into it manually. Note Manually tuning into an FM station automatically switches the tuner to monaural reception to increase the signal quality. PURE DIRECT STANDBY PRESET/TUNING FM/AM...

  • Page 58: Automatic Preset Tuning

    FM/AM TUNING Automatic preset tuning You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store FM stations with strong signals up to 40 (A1 to E8: 8 preset station numbers in each of the 5 preset station groups) of those stations in order. You can then recall any preset station easily by selecting the preset station number.

  • Page 59: Manual Preset Tuning

    ■ Automatic preset tuning options You can specify the preset number from which this unit stores FM stations and/or begins tuning toward lower frequencies. Note First carry out steps 1 through 3 in “Automatic preset tuning” on page 54. • Press A/B/C/D/E and then PRESET/TUNING/ CH l / h to select the preset station number under which the first station will be stored.

  • Page 60: Selecting Preset Stations

    FM/AM TUNING Press PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h to select a preset station number (1 to 8) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. • Press h to select a higher preset station number. • Press l to select a lower preset station number. l PRESET/TUNING/CH h LEVEL V-AUX...

  • Page 61: Exchanging Preset Stations

    Press PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h on the front panel (or PRESET/CH u / d on the remote control) to select the desired preset station number (1 to 8). The preset station group and number appear in the front panel display along with the station band and frequency.
  • Page 62 FM/AM TUNING Select preset station “A5” using A/B/C/D/E and PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h. “A5” and the MEMORY indicator flash in the front panel display. See “Selecting preset stations” on page 56. l PRESET/TUNING/CH h A/B/C/D/E CATEGORY NEXT V-AUX DTV/CBL A5:FM 90.6 MHz Flashes Press EDIT again.

  • Page 63: Xm ® Satellite Radio Tuning

    ® XM Satellite Radio is the satellite radio service with millions of listeners across the United States, broadcasting live daily. The XM Satellite Radio channel lineup includes more than 150 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: 67 commercial-free music channels, featuring hip hop to opera, classical to country, bluegrass to blues; 33 channels of premier sports, talk, comedy, children’s and entertainment programming;...

  • Page 64: Xm Satellite Radio Controls And Functions

    XM® SATELLITE RADIO TUNING XM Satellite Radio controls and functions Note The following controls are available only when “XM” is selected as the input source. Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel (or set the component selector switch to SOURCE and then press XM on the remote control) to select “XM” as the input source. ■...

  • Page 65: Activating Xm Satellite Radio

    Activating XM Satellite Radio To sign up for an account with the XM Satellite Radio service, an XM Satellite Radio ID number is required. Follow the procedure below to check your ID number, and then visit the website at “http://activate.xmradio.com/” or call “1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346)”...

  • Page 66: Basic Xm Satellite Radio Operations

    XM® SATELLITE RADIO TUNING Basic XM Satellite Radio operations (U.S.A. model) PURE DIRECT STANDBY PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING/CH MEMORY SEARCH MODE CATEGORY OPTIMIZER EDIT NEXT LEVEL MAN'L/AUTO FM PROGRAM INPUT PHONES SPEAKERS STRAIGHT TONE CONTROL INPUT MODE EFFECT SILENT CINEMA SLEEP CD-R MULTI CH IN...

  • Page 67: Selecting The Xm Satellite Radio Search Mode

    Selecting the XM Satellite Radio search mode You can search for the desired channel using one of the three search modes (All Channel Search, Category Search, and Preset Search modes). You can also enter the channel number directly to select the desired channel by using the Direct Number Access mode (see page 66).
  • Page 68 XM® SATELLITE RADIO TUNING ■ Category Search mode (U.S.A. model) PURE DIRECT STANDBY PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING/CH MEMORY SEARCH MODE CATEGORY OPTIMIZER EDIT NEXT LEVEL MAN'L/AUTO FM PROGRAM INPUT PHONES SPEAKERS STRAIGHT TONE CONTROL INPUT MODE EFFECT SILENT CINEMA STEREO SLEEP CD-R MULTI CH IN...
  • Page 69 ■ Preset Search mode Prior to selecting a preset channel in the Preset Search mode, you must preset XM Satellite Radio channels. For details, see “Setting the XM Satellite Radio preset channels” on page 67. All preset channels (A1 to E8) recalls “001 Preview” by the initial factory setting.
  • Page 70 XM® SATELLITE RADIO TUNING ■ Direct Number Access mode TV MUTE SLEEP STEREO CD-R MULTI CH IN STANDARD TUNER PHONO SPEAKERS V-AUX LEVEL SOURCE TITLE TV VOL TV CH VOLUME BAND A-E/CAT. TV MUTE TV INPUT MUTE RETURN XM MEMORY STEREO MUSIC ENTERTAIN...

  • Page 71: Setting The Xm Satellite Radio Preset Channels

    Setting the XM Satellite Radio preset channels You can use this feature to store up to 40 XM Satellite Radio channels (A1 to E8: 8 preset channel numbers in each of the 5 preset channel groups). You can then recall any preset channel easily by selecting the preset channel group and number as described in “Preset Search mode”...

  • Page 72: Displaying The Xm Satellite Radio Information

    XM® SATELLITE RADIO TUNING Press PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h on the front panel (or PRESET/CH u / d on the remote control) repeatedly to select a preset channel number (1 to 8) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. The preset channel number appears in the front panel display.
  • Page 73 When the channel number / name is displayed: V-AUX DTV/CBL MD/CD-R [040] Deep Tra When the channel category is displayed: V-AUX DTV/CBL MD/CD-R <CAT>Rock When the artist name / song title is displayed: V-AUX DTV/CBL MD/CD-R Coldplay / Clo • The front panel display can indicate up to 14 alphanumeric characters at once.

  • Page 74: 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 75: 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 76: For Music Sources

    SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Remote control Sound field program button MOVIE THEATER Spectacle MOVIE THEATER Sci-Fi MOVIE THEATER Adventure MOVIE THEATER General SUR. STANDARD SUR. ENHANCED ■ For music sources You can select from the following sound fields when playing music sources, like CD, FM/AM broadcasting, tapes, etc. Rotate the PROGRAM selector on the front panel (or set the component selector switch to AMP and then press one of the sound field program selector buttons on the remote control) to select the desired sound field program (see page 70).

  • Page 77: Changing Sound Field Parameter Settings

    Changing sound field parameter settings 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 better suit the input source or your listening room. Notes •...

  • Page 78: 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 73 for details.
  • Page 79 Sound field parameter 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 the original reflected sound and the subsequent reflections.
  • Page 80 SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Sound field parameter 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 81 Sound field parameter 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% DIALG.LIFT Dialog lift. Adjust the height of the front and center channel sounds by assigning some of the front and center channel elements to the presence speakers.
  • Page 82 SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Sound field parameter 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 83: Sound Field Program Speaker Layouts

    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. Furthermore, there may be some channels that can only be used partially when they are adjusted to specific aspects of movies, such as special sound effects, etc.

  • Page 84: Sound Field Programs Sound Field Programs

    SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS 2-channel Sound field program audio (monaural) MUSIC Pop/Rock ENTERTAINMENT TV Sports Mono Movie Game MOVIE THEATER Spectacle Sci-Fi Adventure General SUR. STANDARD DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC Pro Logic SUR. STANDARD PLII Movie PLII Music PLII Game PLIIx Movie PLIIx Music PLIIx Game Movie/Game...
  • Page 85 2-channel Sound field program audio (monaural) SUR. STANDARD Neural Sur. SUR. ENHANCED DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC Pro Logic SUR. ENHANCED PLII Movie PLIIx Movie SUR. ENHANCED Neo:6 Cinema 5.1/6.1/7.1- 2-channel audio channel audio (stereo) Pro Logic When “PRIORITY” is set to “PRch”...
  • Page 86 SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS 2-channel Sound field program audio (monaural) STRAIGHT Monaural playback Pure Direct Monaural playback 2-channel 5.1/6.1/7.1- channel audio audio (stereo) 5.1/6.1/7.1- 5.1/6.1/7.1- channel audio channel audio...

  • Page 87: 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 88 SET MENU Option menu 3 OPTION MENU Use this menu to manually adjust the optional system parameters. Parameter 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 89: Using Set Menu

    Using SET MENU Use the remote control to access and adjust each parameter. STEREO MUSIC SLEEP CD-R STANDARD SELECT MULTI CH IN TUNER SPEAKERS ENHANCER PHONO V-AUX PRESET/CH LEVEL TITLE SOURCE BAND TV VOL TV CH VOLUME A-E/CAT. RETURN TV MUTE TV INPUT MUTE XM MEMORY...

  • Page 90: Sound Menu

    SET MENU Press u / d repeatedly and then press ENTER to select and enter the desired submenu. The following display is an example where “SPEAKER LEVEL” is selected. PRESET/CH ENTER A-E/CAT. A-E/CAT. A-E/CAT. B)SPEAKER LEVEL -__________+ FL;;;;;;;;;; FR;;;;;;;;;; C;;;;;;;;;; Press u / d to select the desired parameter and then j / i to change the parameter settings.
  • Page 91 Center speaker CENTER SP Choices: NONE, SML, LRG CENTER SP NONE >SML • Select “NONE” (none) if you did not connect a center speaker. The low-frequency signals of the center channel are directed to the speakers selected in “LFE/ BASS OUT”, and the rest of the center channel signals are directed to the front left and right speakers.
  • Page 92 SET MENU Bass out LFE/BASS OUT Use this feature to select the speakers that output the LFE (low-frequency effect) and the low-frequency signals. Choices: SWFR, FRNT, BOTH LFE/BASS OUT SWFR FRNT>BOTH • Select “SWFR” (subwoofer) if you connected a subwoofer. The LFE signals as well as the low- frequency signals of other speakers set to “SML”...
  • Page 93 ■ Speaker level B)SPEAKER LEVEL Use this feature to manually balance the speaker levels between the front left or surround left speakers and each speaker selected in “SPEAKER SET” (see page 86). Control range: –10.0 to +10.0 dB Control step: 0.5 dB Initial setting: 0 dB B)SPEAKER LEVEL -__________+...
  • Page 94 SET MENU Notes • “CENTER”, “SUR. L”, “SUR. R”, “SB L”, “SB R”, “SWFR”, “PRNS L” and “PRNS R” cannot be adjusted if “CENTER SP” (see page 87), “SUR. L/R SP” (see page 87), “SUR. B L/R SP” (see page 87), “LFE/BASS OUT” (see page 88) and “PRESENCE SP”...
  • Page 95 ■ Low-frequency effect level Use this feature to adjust the output level of the LFE (low- frequency effect) channel according to the capacity of your subwoofer or headphones. The LFE channel carries low-frequency special effects which are only added to certain scenes.

  • Page 96: Input Menu

    SET MENU 2 INPUT MENU Use this menu to reassign the input/output jacks, select the input mode or rename the input source. 2 INPUT MENU . A)I/O ASSIGNMENT B)INPUT MODE C)INPUT RENAME D)VOLUME TRIM [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter ■ Input/output assignment A)I/O ASSIGNMENT Use this feature to assign the input/output jacks according to the component to be used if the initial settings of this...
  • Page 97 ■ Input mode B)INPUT MODE Use this feature to set this unit to reset “INPUT MODE” back to “AUTO” (see page 41) regardless of the previous setting or to recall the last input mode (“AUTO”, “DTS” or “ANALOG”) used for that source whenever you turn on this unit.

  • Page 98: Option Menu

    SET MENU ■ Volume Trim D)VOLUME TRIM 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 each input source to avoid sudden changes in volume when switching between input sources.
  • Page 99 OSD shift OSD SHIFT Use this feature to adjust the vertical position of the OSD. Control range: –5 (upward) to +5 (downward) Control step: 1 Initial setting: 0 • Press j to raise the position of the OSD. • Press i to lower the position of the OSD. Gray back GRAY BACK Use this feature to display a gray background in the OSD when there is no video signal being input.
  • Page 100 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 101: 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. Notes •...

  • Page 102: Speaker Impedance

    ADVANCED SETUP ■ Speaker impedance SP IMP. Use this feature to set the speaker impedance of this unit so that it matches that of your speakers. Choices: 8ΩMIN, 6ΩMIN • Select “8ΩMIN” to set the speaker impedance to 8 Ω . •...

  • Page 103: 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 101).

  • Page 104: Controlling Other Components

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ■ Controlling other components Set the component selector switch to SOURCE to control other components selected with the input selector buttons. You must set the appropriate remote control code for each input source (see page 101). The following table shows the function of each control button used to control other components assigned to each input selector button.

  • Page 105: Setting The Remote Control Code

    Note You may not be able to operate your YAMAHA component even if a YAMAHA remote control code is initially set as listed above. In this case, try setting other YAMAHA remote control codes. Press one of the input selector buttons to select the component you want to set up.

  • Page 106: Setting Library Codes

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Setting library codes You can operate multiple YAMAHA receivers or amplifiers in the same room with the supplied remote control simultaneously. Set the appropriate library code to select and operate the desired component with the supplied remote control.

  • Page 107: Resetting All Remote Control Codes

    • You need to set the corresponding remote control XM ID of this unit in the advanced setup (see page 98). • When using multiple YAMAHA receivers/amplifiers, you may be able to operate the other components simultaneously with the default code setting. In this case, set one of the alternative codes to operate this unit separately.

  • Page 108: 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 109 Notes • Operations cannot be done with the controls on your iPod. • The YAMAHA logo appears in the display window of your iPod. • The “Setup” parameters can be changed or adjusted only in the OSD.

  • Page 110: 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 111: 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, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. ■ General...
  • Page 112 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The sound suddenly The protection circuitry has been activated goes off. because of a short circuit, etc. The sleep timer has set this unit to the standby mode. The sound is muted. Sound is heard from Incorrect cable connections. the speaker on one side only.
  • Page 113 Problem Dolby Digital or DTS The connected component is not set to sources cannot be output Dolby Digital or DTS digital played. (Dolby Digital signals. or DTS indicator in “INPUT MODE” is set to “ANALOG”. the front panel display does not light up.) A humming sound is Incorrect cable connections.
  • Page 114 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Tuner Problem FM stereo reception is The characteristics of FM stereo noisy. broadcasts may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor. There is distortion, and There is multi-path interference. clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna.
  • Page 115 Try resetting your iPod. Only iPod (Click and Wheel), iPod nano, and iPod mini are supported. Station your iPod back in a YAMAHA iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit. Check that the songs currently stored on your iPod are playable.
  • Page 116 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ AUTO SETUP Before AUTO SETUP Error message Connect MIC! Optimizer microphone is not connected. Unplug HP! Headphones are connected. During AUTO SETUP Error message E-1:NO FRONT SP Front L/R channel signals are not detected. E-2:NO SURR.SP A surround channel signal is not detected. E-3:NO PRNS SP A presence channel signal is not detected.
  • Page 117 • 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. Cause Check the speaker connections for proper polarity (+ or –).

  • Page 118: Glossary

    GLOSSARY Audio information ■ Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives you completely independent multi-channel audio. With 3 front channels (front L/R and center), and 2 surround stereo channels, Dolby Digital provides 5 full-range audio channels.

  • Page 119: Video Information

    ■ LFE 0.1 channel This channel reproduces low-frequency signals. The frequency range of this channel is from 20 Hz to 120 Hz. This channel is counted as 0.1 because it only enforces a low-frequency range compared to the full-range reproduced by the other 5/6 channels in Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1/6.1-channel systems.

  • Page 120: 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 121: Specifications

    AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back 1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 8 Ω ... 115 W • Dynamic Power (IHF) 8/6/4/2 Ω ... 135/170/200/245 W • Damping Factor (IHF) 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 Ω ...120 or more •...
  • Page 122 LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES CABLE TV RECEIVER CABLE/PVR COMBINATION 10003, 10008, 10014, 10017, AMERICAST 10899 10033 DIGEO AMERICAST 10899 GENERAL INSTRUMENT BELL & HOWELL 10014 JERROLD BELL SOUTH 10899 MOTOROLA CLEARMASTER 10883 PACE CLEARMAX 10883 PIONEER COOLMAX 10883 DIGEO 11187 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA DIGI...
  • Page 123 ROKU 11486 CURTIS MATHES SAMSUNG 11190, 11490 SASEM 11641 SENSORY SCIENCE 11126 SHARP 11010 11456 SONY 11272, 11324, 11364 STACK 9 11272 DAEWOO STREAMZAP 11309 SYLVANIA 11563 SYSTEMAX 11272 TAGAR SYSTEMS DELL 11272 TELEMANN 11604 DENON TOSHIBA 11272 DUMONT TOUCH 11272 DURABRAND 20171, 20178, VIEWSONIC...
  • Page 124 20178, 20866, ASHA 21156 AUDIOVOX WAYCON 20156 BEAUMARK WESTINGHOUSE BELL & HOWELL 20451, 20889 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE BROKSONIC 30002, 30121, 20463, 20623 YAMAHA 20030, 20650, 20769, 20833, CALIX 20839, 21405, CANON 21406, 21407 CARVER ZENITH 20017, 20092, 20178, 20463, CITIZEN 21145, 21904,...

  • Page 125: Dvd Player

    FUNAI WARDS 30035, 30042, GATEWAY 30047, 30048, 30060, 30072, 30081, 30149, GO VIDEO 30240 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 30072, 30209 XR-1000 30035, 30072 YAMAHA 30038 GO VISION ZENITH 30033, 30039, GOLDSTAR 30209, 30479, 31139 GRADIENTE 40490 ZT GROUP 31972 GREENHILL GRUNDIG HARMAN/KARDON...
  • Page 126 51158 QUASAR SHARP 50675, 51550, 51556, 50630 SONY 51033, 51069, 51070, 51431 REALISTIC SYLVANIA 50675 TOSHIBA 51510 ROTEL VICTOR 51275 YAMAHA 51544 SANSUI ZENITH 50741 SANYO SHARP SHERWOOD CD PLAYER SONIC FRONTIERS AIWA 60157 ARCAM 60157 SONY BURMESTER 60420 SUGDEN...
  • Page 127 THORENS 81189 TOSHIBA 80135 VICTOR 80074 WARDS 80014, 80054, 80158, 80189 81406, 81414 YAMAHA 80176, 81176, 81276, 81331, 81375, 81908, (TUNER ID1) 81916 (TUNER ID2) 81917 (XM ID1) 81918 (XM ID 2) 81919 OTHER AUDIO ACCESSORIES YAMAHA (iPod) 81981 APPENDIX-vi...
  • 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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