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  • Page 1 PURE DIRECT REC OUT/ZONE 2 VOLUME SOURCE/REMOTE MULTI JOG BALANCE DTV/LD CABLE MD/TAPE SPEAKERS MULTI CH 2CH/MULTI CH CD-R INPUT MODE INPUT STRAIGHT PROGRAM INPUT SELECTOR VCR 1 TONE CONTROL VCR 2 TUNER EFFECT PHONO VIDEO AUX STANDBY SILENT OPTIMIZER VIDEO AUX PHONES S VIDEO...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the CAUTION product and to protect it from overheating, and these RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK openings must not be blocked or covered.
  • Page 3 Modifications not expressly approved by following measures: Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. Relocate either this product or the device that is being 2 IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to affected by the interference.
  • Page 4 Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS FEATURES............. 2 SOUND FIELD PROGRAM GETTING STARTED..........3 DESCRIPTIONS..........55 Supplied accessories ..........3 For movie/video sources.......... 55 Installing batteries in the remote controls....4 For music sources ............ 58 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......5 Front panel ..............5 ADVANCED OPERATION Remote control............

  • Page 6: Features

    (compatible with DSP) PURE DIRECT for pure fidelity sound with multi or 2- Sound field features channel sources Proprietary YAMAHA technology for the creation of On-screen display function with dedicated GUI remote sound fields control for performing all operations...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Supplied accessories Please check that you received all of the following parts. Remote control Remote control MACRO TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR LEARN MACRO SYSTEM POWER STANDBY SYSTEM STANDBY V-AUX POWER TUNER PHONO CABLE MD/TAPE CD-R DTV/LD VCR 1 VCR 2 MULTI CH IN PURE DIRECT...

  • Page 8: Installing Batteries In The Remote Controls

    GETTING STARTED Installing batteries in the remote controls Notes on batteries • Change all of the batteries if you notice the following conditions: the operation range of the remote control decreases, the indicator does not flash or its light becomes dim. •...

  • Page 9: Controls And Functions

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel 7 8 9 PURE DIRECT VOLUME REC OUT/ZONE 2 MULTI CH MULTI JOG BALANCE SOURCE/REMOTE INPUT MODE INPUT STRAIGHT PROGRAM DTV/LD CABLE MD/TAPE SPEAKERS 2CH/8CH CD-R EFFECT INPUT SELECTOR VCR 1 PRESET TONE TUNING MODE MEMORY...
  • Page 10 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 0 MULTI JOG H VIDEO AUX jacks Rotate to select or adjust items when used with the DSP Inputs audio and video signals from a portable external PROGRAM, PRESET/TUNING, BALANCE or TONE source such as a game console. To reproduce source CONTROL buttons.

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control 3 TRANSMIT indicator This section describes the functions of each control on the remote control. See “REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES” Flashes while the remote control is sending signals. on page 87 to operate other components with this remote 4 STANDBY control.

  • Page 12: Gui Remote Control

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS G LEARN GUI remote control Used for setting up the manufacturer code or for programming the functions of other remote controls (see This section describes the controls and functions of the pages 88 and 89). GUI remote control. See “USING THE GUI REMOTE H MACRO CONTROL”...

  • Page 13: Using The Remote Controls

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Using the remote controls PURE DIRECT REC OUT/ZONE 2 VOLUME MULTI CH SOURCE/REMOTE INPUT MODE INPUT STRAIGHT PROGRAM MULTI JOG BALANCE DTV/LD CABLE MD/TAPE 2CH/8CH SPEAKERS CD-R EFFECT INPUT SELECTOR VCR 1 PRESET TONE TUNING MODE MEMORY FM/AM /TUNING CONTROL...

  • Page 14: Front Panel Display

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display MULTI CH V–AUX VCR 2 VCR 1 CABLE DTV/LD MD/TAPE CD–R PHONO TUNER MUTE MATRIX DISCRETE HiFi DSP VOLUME VIRTUAL NIGHT SILENT DIGITAL OPTIMIZER AUTO STEREO SLEEP TUNED MEMORY ZONE2 1 i.LINK indicator A VOLUME level indicators Lights up when this unit is playing back i.LINK signals.
  • Page 15 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS K Sound field indicators Lights to indicate the active DSP sound fields. Presence DSP sound field Listening position Surround left Surround right DSP sound field DSP sound field Surround back DSP sound field L ZONE 2 indicator Lights up when Zone 2 power is on.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Rear panel AC IN – – – – PRESENCE SURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT FRONT FRONT FRONT SURROUND SURROUND PRESENCE /ZONE 2 BACK BACK /ZONE 2 (SINGLE) SPEAKERS AC OUTLETS SPEAKERS AUDIO (FRONT) (SINGLE) CENTER (SINGLE) PHONO SURROUND SURROUND SUBWOOFER FRONT...

  • Page 17: Speaker Setup

    Subwoofer more than 30 cm (12 in.) The use of a subwoofer, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only The speaker layout above shows the standard ITU-R speaker for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels, setup.

  • Page 18: Speaker Connections

    SPEAKER SETUP Di-pole speaker layout A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables running side by side. One cable is colored or shaped Either di-pole or direct radiating speaker types can be used differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridges. for THX surround.
  • Page 19 SPEAKER SETUP Presence Presence Left Right Front right Front left subwoofer right left subwoofer speaker (A) speaker (A) system system speaker speaker Center speaker Front speakers (B) – – – – PRESENCE SURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT FRONT FRONT FRONT SURROUND SURROUND PRESENCE /ZONE 2...
  • Page 20 Connect a surround speaker system to these terminals. SUBWOOFER jacks Connect one or two subwoofer(s) with built-in amplifier, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, to the jack(s). SURROUND BACK terminals Connect a surround back speaker system to these terminals.

  • Page 21: Connections

    CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS i.LINK jacks Connecting components This unit can be connected with i.LINK equipped components using 4-pin, S400 i.LINK cables. This connection enables you to send and receive digital audio at CAUTION high speed and with high fidelity. Do not connect this unit or other components to the mains Video jacks power until all connections between components are completed.

  • Page 22: Connecting Video Components

    CONNECTIONS Connecting video components Connections for DVD playback AC I Video monitor Video in – – PRESENCE SURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT FRONT /ZONE 2 BACK SPEAKERS (SINGLE) CENTER PHONO SURROUND SURROUND SUBWOOFER FRONT PURE DIRECT IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) BACK MD/TAPE CD-R DTV/LD...
  • Page 23 CONNECTIONS Connecting to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks This unit is equipped with 8 additional input jacks (left and right FRONT, CENTER, left and right SURROUND, left and right SURROUND BACK and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a universal disc player, external decoder, sound processor or pre-amplifier.
  • Page 24 CONNECTIONS Connections for digital TV broadcasts or LD playback AC IN – – PRESENCE SURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT FRONT /ZONE 2 BACK SPEAKERS AC OUTLETS AUDIO (SINGLE) CENTER PHONO SUBWOOFER FRONT PURE DIRECT IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) SURROUND SURROUND BACK...

  • Page 25: Audio Out

    CONNECTIONS Connections for cable TV broadcasts AC IN – – PRESENCE SURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT FRONT /ZONE 2 BACK SPEAKERS AC OUTLETS AUDIO (SINGLE) CENTER PHONO SURROUND SURROUND SUBWOOFER FRONT PURE DIRECT IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) BACK MD/TAPE CD-R DTV/LD...
  • Page 26 CONNECTIONS Connections for satellite broadcasts AC IN – – PRESENCE SURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT FRONT /ZONE 2 BACK SPEAKERS AC OUTLETS AUDIO (SINGLE) CENTER PHONO IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) SURROUND SURROUND SUBWOOFER FRONT PURE DIRECT BACK MD/TAPE CD-R DTV/LD VCR 1...
  • Page 27 CONNECTIONS Connections for VCR playback and recording AC IN – – PRESENCE SURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT FRONT /ZONE 2 BACK SPEAKERS AC OUTLETS AUDIO (SINGLE) CENTER PHONO SUBWOOFER FRONT PURE DIRECT IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) SURROUND SURROUND BACK MD/TAPE...
  • Page 28 CONNECTIONS Connections for DVD recorder playback and recording AC IN – – SURROUND CENTER FRONT FRONT FRONT SPEAKERS AC OUTLETS AUDIO CENTER IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) UBWOOFER FRONT PURE DIRECT MD/TAPE CD-R DTV/LD VCR 1 VCR 2 ZONE 2 MULTI CH INPUT...

  • Page 29: Connecting Audio Components

    CONNECTIONS Connecting audio components Connections for audio playback Audio out CD player Coaxial out Optical out Turntable Audio out AC IN – – PRESENCE SURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT FRONT /ZONE 2 BACK SPEAKERS AUDIO (SINGLE) CENTER PHONO SURROUND SURROUND SUBWOOFER FRONT PURE DIRECT IN(PLAY)
  • Page 30 CONNECTIONS Connections for audio playback and recording Optical in MD/tape Audio out Audio in AC IN – – PRESENCE SURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT FRONT /ZONE 2 BACK SPEAKERS AUDIO (SINGLE) CENTER PHONO SURROUND SURROUND SUBWOOFER FRONT PURE DIRECT IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) IN(PLAY) OUT(REC) BACK...
  • Page 31 Presence channel line output jacks. i.LINK component 6 SUBWOOFER jacks Connect one or two subwoofer(s) with built-in amplifier, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, to these jacks. Notes • Adjust the volume level of the subwoofer with the control on the subwoofer.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Antennas

    • A property installed outdoor antenna provides clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may improve the quality. Consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about outdoor antennas. FREQUENCY STEP switch...

  • Page 33: Connecting The Power Supply Cord

    CONNECTIONS Connecting the power supply cord Connecting the AC power cord Plug the power cord into the AC inlet after all other AC IN connections are complete, then plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. CAUTION Do not use an AC power cord other than the one provided. Use of other power cords may result in fire or electrical AC OUTLETS AUDIO...

  • Page 34: Speaker Impedance Setting

    CONNECTIONS Speaker impedance setting Turning on the power When all connections are complete, turn on this unit’s CAUTION power. If you are using 6-ohm speakers, set the impedance to 6 ohms as follows before turning on the power. Be sure this unit is in the standby mode. On the front panel, while holding down SPEAKERS A, press STANDBY/ON.

  • Page 35: Using The Gui Remote Control

    USING THE GUI REMOTE CONTROL USING THE GUI REMOTE CONTROL Press k/n repeatedly to select a category GUI remote control operations (i.e., Manual Setup), then press h to enter The GUI (graphical user interface) remote control the selected category (i.e., Basic). provides a simple and convenient way to control this unit while viewing a GUI display on your video monitor.
  • Page 36 USING THE GUI REMOTE CONTROL Use k/n/l / h to navigate through the categories, menus and parameters. To select the parameter you want to adjust press ENTER. Use k/n/l / h to adjust the parameters. For details about each parameter see page 62. When finished, press EXIT to exit.

  • Page 37: Auto Setup

    AUTO SETUP AUTO SETUP Introduction Optimizer microphone setup This unit employs YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Connect the supplied optimizer microphone Optimizer (YPAO) technology which lets you avoid to the OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front troublesome listening-based speaker setup and achieves panel.

  • Page 38: Starting The Setup

    AUTO SETUP Press k/n repeatedly to select Setup Menu, Starting the setup then press h. For best results, make sure the room is as quiet as possible during the auto setup procedure. If there is too much ambient noise, the results may not be satisfactory. If your subwoofer can adjust the output volume and crossover frequency, set the volume to about half way (or slightly less), and set the crossover frequency to the maximum.
  • Page 39 AUTO SETUP For Equalizing, select: Press n to select Start, then press ENTER. Skip To skip the selected item and perform no Loud test tones are output from each speaker and adjustments. “Measuring” appears during the auto setup Flat To average the frequency response of all procedure.

  • Page 40: Confirming The Results

    AUTO SETUP If you set Setup Type to Step. Confirming the results The results are displayed individually after each analysis. You can confirm the results of each analysis. If you set Setup Type to Auto. The results are displayed after all items have been analysed.
  • Page 41 AUTO SETUP Troubleshooting for the auto setup procedure Before auto setup Error message Cause Remedy Connect MIC! Optimizer microphone is not connected. • Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front panel. Unplug Phones! Headphones are connected. •...
  • Page 42 AUTO SETUP After auto setup The following warning messages are displayed after analysis is complete to inform you of possible problems. We recommend that you check the contents of each message, then select Retry to try the auto setup procedure again. Warning message Cause Remedy...

  • Page 43: Playback

    PLAYBACK PLAYBACK Select the input source. Basic operations Rotate INPUT SELECTOR (or press one of the input selector buttons on the remote control) to select the input you desire. V-AUX TUNER PHONO INPUT SELECTOR CABLE MD/TAPE CD-R DTV/LD VCR 1 VCR 2 PURE DIRECT VOLUME...
  • Page 44 PLAYBACK To adjust the tone Select a sound field program if desired. You can adjust the bass/treble MULTI JOG Press DSP PROGRAM then rotate MULTI JOG (or balance for the front left/right, on the remote control, set 10KEY/AMP to AMP, then center and subwoofer channels.

  • Page 45: Selecting Sound Field Programs

    PLAYBACK Selecting MULTI CH INPUT Selecting sound field programs Press MULTI CH INPUT so that “Input MULTI CH” appears in the front panel display and “MULTI CH ON/ Front panel operation OFF” appears on the video monitor. MULTI CH MULTI CH IN INPUT PURE DIRECT VOLUME...

  • Page 46: Remote Control Operation

    PLAYBACK Remote control operation Enjoying multi-channel software If you connected a surround back speaker, use this feature to enjoy 6.1/7.1-channel playback for multi-channel 10KEY/AMP 10KEY STEREO HALL#1 HALL#2 CHURCH Sound field JAZZ ROCK MUSIC ENTERTAIN sources using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX/ES MOVIE /DTS...
  • Page 47 PLAYBACK Enjoying 2-channel software Notes Signals input from 2-channel sources can also be played • 6.1/7.1-channel playback is not possible even if EX/ES is back on multiple channels using the Dolby Pro Logic, pressed in the following cases: Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, or DTS Neo:6 –...
  • Page 48 PLAYBACK Listening at night Downmixing to 2 channels This mode reproduces dialog clearly while reducing the You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback even from multi- volume of loud sound effects for easier listening at low channel sources. volumes or at night. Press DSP PROGRAM, then rotate MULTI JOG (or Press NIGHT on the remote control.

  • Page 49: Listening To Uncompromising Pure Audio

    PLAYBACK Listening to high fidelity sources Listening to uncompromising pure (Analog/DSD/PCM) audio To enjoy high quality sound, select the STEREO Direct --- sound field program. The program works with analog, PURE DIRECT allows you to enjoy the highest possible PCM and DSD sources. fidelity from audio sources connected to the 2CH IN Press DSP PROGRAM, then rotate MULTI JOG (or PURE DIRECT or MULTI CH IN jacks.

  • Page 50: Selecting Input Modes

    PLAYBACK Auto Automatically selects input signals in the Selecting input modes following order: 1) i.LINK This unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Do the 2) Dolby Digital RF following to select the type of input signals you want to 3) Digital signals* use.
  • Page 51 PLAYBACK Displaying information about the input Video signal information source You can display signal information for the audio or video signal currently being input. Remote control operation Press TOP on the GUI remote control. Press n repeatedly to select Signal Info. The signal information appears on the GUI display.

  • Page 52: Tuning

    RUNNING H/F 1 TUNING Rotate MULTI JOG to begin automatic tuning. Automatic and manual tuning Rotate rightward to tune into a higher frequency, or rotate leftward to tune into a lower frequency. There are two tuning methods; automatic and manual. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are MULTI JOG strong and there is no interference.

  • Page 53: Presetting Stations

    TUNING Rotate MULTI JOG to tune into Press and hold MEMORY for more than 3 MULTI JOG the desired station manually. seconds. Manually rotate MULTI JOG to The preset number and “MEMORY” and “AUTO” continue searching. indicators flash. After about 5 seconds, automatic presetting starts from the frequency currently Note displayed and proceeds toward the higher...
  • Page 54 TUNING Rotate MULTI JOG to select a preset station Memory back-up while the “MEMORY” indicator is flashing. The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data Rotate rightward to select a higher preset station from being lost even if this unit is set in the standby group and number.

  • Page 55: Selecting Preset Stations

    TUNING Front panel operation Selecting preset stations You can tune any desired station simply by selecting the preset station number under which it was stored. Remote control operation PURE DIRECT VOLUME REC OUT/ZONE 2 MULTI CH 10KEY STEREO HALL CHURCH JAZZ SOURCE/REMOTE INPUT MODE...

  • Page 56: Exchanging Preset Stations

    TUNING Press PRESET/TUNING again. Exchanging preset stations The stations stored at the two preset assignments are exchanged. You can exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other. The example below describes the PRESET /TUNING procedure for exchanging preset station “E1” with “A5”. MULTI CH V–AUX VCR 2...

  • Page 57: Recording

    PLAYBACK RECORDING You can use the REC OUT/ZONE 2 control to record one Start playback (or select a broadcast station) source while watching and/or listening to another source. on the source component. Recording adjustments and other operations are Start recording on the recording component. performed from the recording components.
  • Page 58 RECORDING Special considerations when recording DTS software 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 that have DTS signals recorded on them, the following considerations and adjustments need to be made.

  • Page 59: Sound Field Program Descriptions

    The YAMAHA CINEMA DSP modes are compatible with all Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Surround sources. Set the input mode to Auto (see page 46) to enable this unit to automatically switch to the appropriate digital decoder according to the signal being input.
  • Page 60 SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Program Features Sources THX processing for non EX/ES encoded 5.1 channel sources. This program outputs sound from the surround back L/R speakers using ASA (advanced speaker array) processing. This mode is Ultra2 Cinema only available when you have set up a 7.1 speaker system (i.e. two surround back speakers), and the input signal has surround left and surround right contents.

  • Page 61: Pro Logic

    SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Program Features Sources SUR. STANDARD Indicates that signals are being input through the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. Multi In SUR. STANDARD Dolby Digital processing for signals input through the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. MultiIn+DolbyD SUR. STANDARD Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie processing for signals input through the MULTI CH INPUT jacks.

  • Page 62: For Music Sources

    SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS For music sources You can select from the following sound fields when playing music sources. Program Features Sources SUR. STANDARD Dolby Pro Logic II processing for music software. PLII Music SUR. STANDARD Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for music software. 2-CH PLIIx Music SUR.
  • Page 63 SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Program Features Sources CHURCH HiFi DSP processing. The acoustic environment of an ordinary church with moderate reverberations. The reverberation lasts 2.5 seconds. This is ideal for reproducing church organ Tokyo and choral music. CHURCH HiFi DSP processing. This program recreates the acoustic environment of a big church located in south Germany.

  • Page 64: Advanced Operation

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS ADVANCED OPERATIONS Selecting the OSD mode Press SLEEP repeatedly to set SLEEP the amount of time. You can also display simple text information about this Each time you press SLEEP, the front unit’s operation status on your video monitor. panel display changes as shown below.

  • Page 65: Using The Test Tone

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS Using the test tone Notes • If a speaker is not connected, the corresponding adjustment(s) You can use the test tone feature to manually balance your will not be displayed. speaker levels. Please note that this operation will override •...

  • Page 66: System Options

    SYSTEM OPTIONS SYSTEM OPTIONS You can use the following parameters 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. Stereo/Surround (Stereo/Surround) Use to manually adjust the sound of your speakers.
  • Page 67 SYSTEM OPTIONS Video (Video) Use to manually adjust the video parameters. Item Features Page Processor Turns on/off the digital video processor. Picture Mode Selects and adjusts the video picture mode suitable for the video picture. Resolution Selects the video resolution. Aspect Selects the aspect ratio.

  • Page 68: Changing Parameter Settings

    SYSTEM OPTIONS Changing parameter settings Press k/n repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. Use the GUI remote control to access and adjust each parameter. ENTER 80Hz ( THX ) EXIT You can also perform this operation using the remote control (see page 31).

  • Page 69: Input Select

    SYSTEM OPTIONS Notes Input Select • The available parameters may be displayed on more than one Use this feature to reassign digital input/outputs, select the page of the on-screen display. To scroll through pages, press k/n. input signal, rename the inputs, or adjust the level of the •...
  • Page 70 SYSTEM OPTIONS Volume Trim (Volume trim) Rename (Rename) Use this feature to adjust the level of the signal input to Use this feature to change the name of the inputs on the each jack. This is useful if you want to balance the level of GUI and front panel display.
  • Page 71 SYSTEM OPTIONS Analog Level (Analog level) Input Channels (Input channels) Use this feature to select the analog input signal. Use this feature to specify the number of audio channels Input Select > input source (DVD, etc.) > Analog Level input through the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. Choices: STD, HIGH Input Select >...

  • Page 72: Manual Setup: Sound

    SYSTEM OPTIONS Cinema EQ (Cinema equalizer) Manual setup: Sound Use this feature to adjust PEQ and high frequency levels for any speaker. Use this menu to adjust the sound parameters. Manual Setup > Sound > Cinema EQ Choices: Off, On, PEQ*, HIGH* Press TOP on the GUI remote control.
  • Page 73 SYSTEM OPTIONS EQ Select (Equalizer select) Tone Control (Tone control) Choices: Auto Setup PEQ, Manual GEQ, EQ Defeat Use to adjust the amount of bass and treble output to your speakers and headphones. Manual Setup > Sound > Tone Control > Control (Tone control) Choices: Defeat, Speaker, Headphone •...
  • Page 74 SYSTEM OPTIONS Treble (Treble control) Dynamic Range (Dynamic range) Use this feature to adjust high-frequencies output to your Use to select the amount of dynamic range compression to speakers or headphones. be applied to your speakers and headphones. This setting Choices: –6 to +6 (dB), Initial: 0 dB is effective only when the unit is decoding Dolby Digital You can adjust three frequency bands: 2.5kHz, 3.5kHz,...

  • Page 75: Manual Setup: Basic

    SYSTEM OPTIONS Muting Type (Muting type) Manual setup: Basic Use to adjust how much the mute function reduces the output volume. Use this menu to set up basic system parameters. Choices: Full, –20dB Press TOP on the GUI remote control. Select Manual Setup, then press h.
  • Page 76 SYSTEM OPTIONS THX Set (THX settings) SB Speaker Dist. (Surround back speaker Use to manually adjust the THX settings. distance) Manual Setup > Basic > THX Set > Use this feature to optimize the surround sound field when you have to place the surround back speakers apart. THX Ultra2 SWFR (THX Ultra2 subwoofer) Choices: Use this feature to select the THX Ultra2-compatible...
  • Page 77 SYSTEM OPTIONS Subwoofer Set (Subwoofer set) Phase (Phase) Use to manually adjust any setting for your subwoofer. If bass sounds are lacking or unclear, use this feature to Manual Setup > Basic > Subwoofer Set > adjust the frequency phase characteristics of your subwoofer(s).
  • Page 78 SYSTEM OPTIONS Bass Out (Bass out) Speaker Set (Speaker set) LFE signals carry low-frequency effects when this unit Use to manually adjust any speaker setting. decodes Dolby Digital or DTS signals. These low- Manual Setup > Basic > Speaker Set > frequency signals can be directed to both front left and Note right speakers, and to the subwoofer (which can be used...
  • Page 79 SYSTEM OPTIONS Surround (Surround left/right speakers) Surround Back Choices: Large, Small, None (Surround back left/right speakers) Choices: Large x1, Small x1, Small x2, Large x2, None • Select Large if you have large surround left and right speakers or if a rear subwoofer is connected to the surround speakers.
  • Page 80 SYSTEM OPTIONS Presence (Presence speakers) Speaker Level (Speaker level) Choices: None, Yes Use these settings to manually balance the speaker levels between the front left speakers and each speaker selected in Speaker Set (see page 74). Manual Setup > Basic > Speaker Level •...
  • Page 81 SYSTEM OPTIONS Speaker Distance (Speaker distance) Choices: 0.3 to 24.00 m (1 to 80 ft) Initial setting for all speakers: Use this feature to manually input the distance of each U.S.A. and Canada models: 10.0 feet speaker and adjust the delay applied to the respective Other models: 3.0 meters channel.

  • Page 82: Manual Setup: Video

    SYSTEM OPTIONS Processor (Processor) Manual setup: Video Use this feature to turn on/off the digital video processors. Manual Setup > Video > Processor Use this menu to adjust the video parameters. Choices: Off, On If output to the monitor fails while you are performing the parameter setup procedure, the setting of this unit’s video parameters could be incompatible with your video monitor.
  • Page 83 SYSTEM OPTIONS Picture Mode (Picture mode) Resolution (Resolution) Use this feature to select the video picture mode and Use this feature to select the video resolution. This is the adjust each mode to suit the video picture. resolution of the output image when Processor is set to Manual Setup >...
  • Page 84 SYSTEM OPTIONS Aspect (Aspect) Use this feature to select the aspect ratio for the output image converted using the video processing circuit. Manual Setup > Video > Aspect Choices: Through, Auto, 16:9 Normal, 16:9 Zoom • Through: Does not change the aspect ratio of the input video signal in any way.
  • Page 85 SYSTEM OPTIONS Aspect conversion examples The images with bold outlines indicate the most suitable setting for each input signal/TV combination. Setting Input signal aspect TV type ratio Through 16:9 Normal 16:9 Zoom 16:9 (Letter box) 16:9 16:9 16:9 Note If you want to watch 16:9 software on a 4:3 TV, you need to change the aspect ratio on your TV. Cross Color (Cross color) TV Format (TV format) Use this feature to remove noise from the brightness of...

  • Page 86: Manual Setup: Option

    SYSTEM OPTIONS S Video (S Video) Manual setup: Option Use this feature to match the video output to the input on your monitor. S1 allows you to automatically resize wide This menu adjusts the optional system settings. screen software compressed at 4:3 so that it is displayed at 16:9.
  • Page 87 SYSTEM OPTIONS Surr.Initialize (Surround initialize) Input Mode (Input mode) Use this feature to initialize the parameters for each sound Use this feature to designate the input mode for sources field program within sound field program groups. When connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn on you initialize a sound field program group, all of the this unit.

  • Page 88: Multi Zone Options

    SYSTEM OPTIONS Display (Display) Multi Zone (Multi zone) Use this feature to adjust the on-screen and front panel Use this feature to customize the Zone 2 and Zone B displays. settings. Manual Setup > Option > Display > Manual Setup > Option > Multi Zone > Wall Paper (Wallpaper) Speaker B (Speaker B) Use this feature to select the background when no image is...

  • Page 89: Memory Guard

    SYSTEM OPTIONS Zone2 Amplifier (Zone 2 Amplifier) Memory Guard Use to select how the ZONE 2 speakers are amplified. Choices: Internal, External, None Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to • Select External if you connect your Zone 2 speakers individual parameter settings.
  • Page 90 SYSTEM OPTIONS Manual Setup (Manual setup) Choices: Free, Guard • Select Guard to prevent changes to the manual setup parameters. When Guard is set, you can select the Picture Mode (Cinema, Standard or Dynamic), but cannot adjust the settings of each mode.

  • Page 91: Remote Control Features

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other A/V components made by YAMAHA and other manufacturers. To control other components, you must set up the remote control with the appropriate manufacturer code(s).

  • Page 92: Setting Manufacturer Codes

    – YAMAHA 1 Note You may not be able to operate your YAMAHA component even if a YAMAHA manufacturer code is initially set as listed above. Press one of the buttons shaded below to In this case, try to set another YAMAHA manufacturer code(s).

  • Page 93: Programming Codes From Other Remote Controls

    • The supplied remote control does not contain all possible manufacturer codes for commercially available AV components (including YAMAHA AV components). If operation is not possible with any of the manufacturer codes, program the new remote control function with the Learn feature (see below) or use the remote control supplied with the component.

  • Page 94: Changing Source Names In The Display Window

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Press and hold the button you want to Changing source names in the program on the remote control for your display window component until “OK” appears in the display window. You can change the name that appears in the display window on the remote control if you want to use a different name to the one that is factory preset.

  • Page 95: Using The Macro Feature

    — You can turn on some components (including YAMAHA components) connected to this unit by connecting them to the AC OUTLET(S) on the rear panel of this unit. (Power control may not be synchronized with this unit depending on the component. For details, refer to the operation instructions for the connected component.)
  • Page 96 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Macro operations Press the macro button you want to use to operate the macro. MACRO MACRO The macro button name and the selected component TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR LEARN MACRO MACRO ON/OFF SYSTEM name appear alternately in the display window. POWER STANDBY V-AUX...

  • Page 97: Clearing Function Sets

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Press MACRO again when the operation Press and hold CLEAR again for about 3 sequence you want to program is complete. seconds. “C:OK” appears in the display window. Memory back-up If the remote control is without batteries for more than 3 minutes, or if exhausted batteries remain in the CLEAR remote control, the contents of the memory may be...

  • Page 98: Clearing Individual Functions

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Repeat step 3 if you want to clear other Clearing individual functions learned functions. Clearing a learned function Press LEARN to exit the clear mode. You can clear the functions learned in programmed buttons for each area. Clearing macro functions Press an input selector button to select the source component that contains the function...

  • Page 99: Controlling Components

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Controlling components Once you set the appropriate manufacturer codes, you can use this remote to control your other components. Note that some buttons may not correctly operate the selected component. You can use the input selector buttons to select the component you want to operate and automatically switch the remote control to the appropriate control mode for that component.
  • Page 100 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Operating a digital TV (DTV/LD area) or cable/satellite TV (CABLE or SAT areas) SYSTEM POWER STANDBY V-AUX TUNER PHONO CABLE MD/TAPE CD-R DTV/LD VCR 1 VCR 2 MULTI CH IN PURE DIRECT TITLE MENU, ENTER Menu cursor/Select SOURCE EXIT INPUT MODE...
  • Page 101 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Operating a CD player (CD area) SYSTEM STANDBY V-AUX POWER TUNER PHONO CABLE MD/TAPE CD-R DTV/LD VCR 1 VCR 2 MULTI CH IN PURE DIRECT TITLE ENTER SOURCE INPUT MODE EXIT DISPLAY DISPLAY MENU SOUND SELECT – SEARCH CHAPTER SEARCH...
  • Page 102 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Operating a tape deck (MD/TAPE area) You need to set the manufacturer code for your tape deck following the setting procedure described on page 88 because MD/TAPE is factory-set to operate MD decks. SYSTEM STANDBY V-AUX TUNER PHONO POWER CABLE...
  • Page 103 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Operating optional components (OPTN area) OPTN is an additional component control area that can be programmed with remote control functions independently from any input source. Notes • You cannot set a manufacturer code for this area. See page 89 to program buttons operated within this component control area. •...

  • Page 104: Zone 2

    Zone 2 connections that best meet your This unit requirements. • Some YAMAHA models are able to connect directly to this unit’s REMOTE CONTROL OUT jack. If you own these types of products, you may not need to use an infrared emitter. Up to 6 YAMAHA components can be connected as shown here.

  • Page 105: Remote Controlling Zone 2

    ZONE 2 Using this unit’s internal amplifier To use this unit’s internal amplifier, select ON in ZONE2 AMP. – – PRESENCE PRESENCE /ZONE 2 /ZONE 2 Second room This unit Press k/n to select “Zone”. Remote controlling Zone 2 The supplied remote control can be used to control Zone 2.
  • Page 106 ZONE 2 Turning this unit to either on or standby Press an input selector button to select the SYSTEM POWER and STANDBY work differently input source you want to listen to in the depending on the selected mode that appears on the second room.

  • Page 107: Using I.link

    USING I.LINK USING i.LINK This unit is fitted with two i.LINK (AUDIO) connectors. Connecting i.LINK components By connecting components that support i.LINK (AUDIO) connections, in addition to digital transmission of 2-ch You can connect i.LINK-compatible devices to this unit linear PCM signals and audio signals that have been using either the daisy chain or tree connections.

  • Page 108: Assigning I.link Components

    USING i.LINK Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select the input Assigning i.LINK components to which you want to assign the i.LINK When an i.LINK component is connected, this unit component. automatically recognizes the connection and registers the After selecting, press PURE DIRECT to connected component.

  • Page 109: Changing I.link Select Parameters

    USING i.LINK If MULTI CH INPUT is assigned for the i.LINK i.LINK indicator component Lights When this unit is playing back signals input via Press MULTI CH INPUT. i.LINK. Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to set “Auto” Flashes When an i.LINK or “i.LINK”...
  • Page 110 USING i.LINK Information (Information) Plug & Play (Plug and play) Use this feature to display the following information: Use this feature to select whether you want the unit to operation status of registered i.LINK devices, registered automatically switch to the input assign mode when a new i.LINK devices that have been deleted, and i.LINK signals i.LINK component is connected.

  • Page 111: I.link Display Messages

    USING i.LINK i.LINK display messages Status display messages The following messages may appear on the front panel display depending on the status of this unit. Message Contents Link Check Appears while the i.LINK component connection is being checked. No Name Appears if the model name of the connected i.LINK component cannot be acquired.

  • Page 112: Sound Field Options

    The acoustics in your room could be changed to those of a concert hall, a dance floor, or virtually any size room at all. This ability to create sound fields at will is exactly what YAMAHA has done with the digital sound field processor.
  • Page 113 SOUND FIELD OPTIONS Item Features Page SB Room Size Adjusts the apparent size of the surround back sound field. SB Liveness Adjusts the apparent reflectivity of the virtual wall in the surround back sound field. Panorama Extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for wraparound effect. Center Width Adjusts the center image from all three front speakers to varying degrees.

  • Page 114: Stereo/Surround Menu

    SOUND FIELD OPTIONS Init. Delay (Initial delay) Stereo/Surround menu This parameter changes the apparent distance from the source sound by adjusting the delay between the direct You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field sound and the first reflection heard by the listener. The parameters so that the sound fields are recreated smaller the value, the closer the sound source seems to the accurately in your listening room.
  • Page 115 SOUND FIELD OPTIONS Liveness (Liveness) Rev. Time (Reverberation time) This parameter adjusts the reflectivity of the virtual walls This parameter adjusts the amount of time it takes for the in the hall by changing the rate at which the early dense, subsequent reverberation sound to decay by 60 dB reflections decay.
  • Page 116 SOUND FIELD OPTIONS Rev. Delay (Reverberation delay) Sur. Delay (Surround delay) This parameter adjusts the time difference between the This parameter adjusts the delay for surround signals and beginning of the direct sound and the beginning of the surround sound fields. reverberation sound.
  • Page 117 SOUND FIELD OPTIONS For PRO LOGIC II Music For 9ch Stereo Panorama (Panorama) Center Level (Center level) This parameter extends the front stereo image to include This parameter adjusts the volume level for the center the surround speakers for wraparound effect. channel in 9-channel stereo mode.
  • Page 118 SOUND FIELD OPTIONS Decode Type (Decoder type) For THX Cinema Function: Selects the decoder used to playback 2- channel sources using THX Cinema. Choices: Pro Logic / Pro Logic II / Pro Logic IIx / Neo:6 For Surround Enhanced Function: Selects the decoder used to playback 2- channel sources using Surround Enhanced.

  • Page 119: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below, or if the remedy explanation does not help, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact your nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. General...
  • Page 120 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to Problem Cause Remedy page The sound suddenly The protection circuitry has been activated Check that the correct impedance is set. goes off. due to a short circuit, etc. Check that the speaker wires are not touching each —...
  • Page 121 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to Problem Cause Remedy page Dolby Digital or DTS The connected component is not set to Make an appropriate setting following the operation — sources cannot be output Dolby Digital or DTS digital instructions for your component. played. (The Dolby signals.
  • Page 122 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to Problem Cause Remedy page There is noise This unit is too close to digital or high- Move this unit further away from such equipment. — interference from frequency equipment. digital or high- frequency equipment, or this unit. The picture is The video source uses scrambled or Playing back video software that has an anti-copy...
  • Page 123 TROUBLESHOOTING Remote control Refer to Problem Cause Remedy page The remote control The remote control is being used at the The remote control will function within a maximum does not work or wrong distance or angle. range of 6 m (20 ft) at no more than 30 degrees off- function properly.

  • Page 124: Parametric Equalizer Information

    PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER INFORMATION PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER INFORMATION Q factor This unit employs YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology to optimize the frequency The width of the specified frequency band is referred to as characteristics of its parametric equalizer to match your the Q factor.

  • Page 125: Glossary

    GLOSSARY GLOSSARY Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Surround uses a 4 channel analog recording system Dolby Pro Logic II is an improved technique used to to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: 2 front decode vast numbers of existing Dolby Surround software. left and right channels (stereo), a center channel for dialog This new technology enables a discrete 5-channel (monaural), and a surround channel for special sound...

  • Page 126: Video Signal

    SILENT CINEMA DSP Sampling frequency and number of YAMAHA has developed a natural, realistic sound effect quantized bits DSP algorithm for headphones. When digitizing an analog audio signal, the number of...
  • Page 127 GLOSSARY THX Cinema processing Adaptive Decorrelation THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies In a movie theatre, a large number of surround speakers established by the world-renowned film production help create an enveloping surround sound experience, but company, Lucasfilm Ltd. THX grew from George Lucas’ in a home theatre there are usually only two speakers.
  • Page 128 GLOSSARY THX MUSIC MODE THX Surround EX For the replay of multi-channel music the THX Music THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint Mode should be selected. In this mode THX ASA development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX Ltd. processing is applied to the surround channels of all 5.1 In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded music sources such as DTS, and Dolby Digital to...

  • Page 129: Block Diagrams

    BLOCK DIAGRAMS BLOCK DIAGRAMS Block diagram COAX/RF Demodulator PCM 2ch DIRECT SOURCE COAX INPUT Selector PCM1792 compliant Rec OUT Selector SL/SR PCM1792 YPAO compliant REC OUT RXOUT PCM1792 DATA DECODER compliant STREAM(Multi) ZONE2 SBL/ SBL+ PCM1792 DD-EX COAX SBL- SBR+ compliant SBR- DTS-ES...

  • Page 130: Power Supply

    BLOCK DIAGRAMS Video matrix SOURCE INPUT DVD etc Selector REC OUT Selector DVD etc REC/Source REC OUT Zone2 S1/S2 INPUT DVD etc SOURCE Selector DVD etc REC OUT Selector REC/Source REC OUT Zone2 DVD etc DVD etc SOURCE INPUT Selector DVD etc Power supply POWER CONTROL(Pure Direct)

  • Page 131: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION VIDEO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power • TV Format 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.015% THD, 8 [U.S.A., Canada and Korea models] ......NTSC/PAL Front, Center, Surround, Surround back......170 W [Other models] ............. PAL/NTSC 1 kHz, 0.05% THD •...
  • Page 132 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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