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Yamaha RX-V657 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 RX-V657 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 Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference. 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

    INTRODUCTION FEATURES... 2 GETTING STARTED... 3 Supplied accessories ... 3 Installing batteries in the remote control ... 3 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ... 4 Front panel ... 4 Remote control... 6 Using the remote control ... 7 Front panel display ... 8 Rear panel ...

  • Page 6: Features

    Center: 95 W Surround: 95 W + 95 W Surround back: 95 W + 95 W Sound field features Proprietary YAMAHA technology for the creation of sound fields Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX decoder DTS/DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6,...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Supplied accessories Please check that you received all of the following parts. Remote control Batteries (4) (AAA, R03, UM-4) CODE SET TRANSMIT SYSTEM POWER POWER STANDBY POWER MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP DTV/CBL V-AUX MULTI CH IN VCR 1 DVR/VCR2 TV VOL TV CH VOLUME TV MUTE...

  • Page 8: Controls And Functions

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel OPTIMIZER MIC PHONES SPEAKERS STANDBY SILENT CINEMA 1 STANDBY/ON Turns on this unit or sets it to the standby mode. When you turn on this unit, you will hear a click and there will be a 4 to 5-second delay before this unit can reproduce sound.
  • Page 9 0 VOLUME Controls the output level of all audio channels. This does not affect the REC OUT level. PHONES (SILENT CINEMA) jack Outputs audio signals for private listening with headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals are output to the PRE OUT jacks or to the speakers. All Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals are mixed down to the left and right headphone channels.

  • 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 74. CODE SET TRANSMIT POWER POWER STANDBY MD/CD-R TUNER DTV/CBL V-AUX...

  • Page 11: Using The Remote Control

    B SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. C MULTI CH IN Selects multi-channel input when using an external decoder (etc.). D AMP Selects the AMP mode. You must select the AMP mode to control the main unit. E VOLUME +/– Increases or decreases the volume level. F MUTE Mutes the sound.

  • Page 12: Front Panel Display

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display DVR/VCR2 VCR1 VIRTUAL SILENT CINEMA MATRIX DISCRETE DIGITAL STANDARD ZONE2 NIGHT PL x (U.S.A., Canada, Australia, U.K. and Europe models only) 1 Decoder indicators When any of this unit’s decoders function, the respective indicator lights up. 2 VIRTUAL indicator Lights up when Virtual CINEMA DSP is active (see page 36).
  • Page 13 K SLEEP indicator Lights up while the sleep timer is on. L 96/24 indicator Lights up when a DTS 96/24 signal is input to this unit. M LFE indicator Lights up when the input signal contains the LFE signal. N Input channel indicators Indicate the channel components of the current digital input signal.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Rear panel AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO DIGITAL OUTPUT MD/CD-R DTV/ OPTICAL (PLAY) CD-R MD/CD-R (REC) VCR 1 FRONT DTV/CBL SURROUND DVR/ VCR 2 SURROUND BACK COAXIAL VIDEO WOOFER CENTER DIGITAL ZONE 2 MONITOR OUT MULTI CH INPUT OUTPUT INPUT 1 DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks...

  • Page 15: Speaker Setup

    Ideally, they should be positioned at the same width as the front speakers. Subwoofer The use of a subwoofer, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels,...

  • Page 16: Speaker Connections

    SPEAKER SETUP Speaker connections 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 17 (U.S.A. model) Right Front speakers (A) You can connect both surround back and presence speakers to this unit, but they do not output sound simultaneously. • The surround back speakers output the surround back channel included in Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES software and only operate when the Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES or Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder is turned on.
  • Page 18 Connect surround speakers (4, 5) to these terminals. SUBWOOFER jack Connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier (1), such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, to this jack. SURROUND BACK terminals Connect surround back speakers (9, 10) to these terminals.

  • Page 19: Connections

    Before connecting components CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the mains power until all connections between components are complete. Cable indications For analog signals left analog cables right analog cables For digital signals optical cables coaxial cables For video signals video cables S-video cables...

  • Page 20: Connecting Video Components

    CONNECTIONS Connecting video components Connections for DVD playback Note Be sure to connect your video source components in the same way you connect your video monitor to this unit if VIDEO CONV. (see page 70) is set to OFF. For example, if you connect your video monitor to this unit using a VIDEO connection, connect your video source components to this unit using the VIDEO connections.

  • Page 21: Connecting To Multi Ch Input Jacks

    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 multi-format player, external decoder, sound processor or pre-amplifier.

  • Page 22: Video Aux Jacks

    CONNECTIONS Connections for other video components Notes • Be sure to connect your video source components in the same way you connect your video monitor to this unit if VIDEO CONV. (see page 70) is set to OFF. For example, if you connect your video monitor to this unit using a VIDEO connection, connect your video source components to this unit using the VIDEO connections.

  • Page 23: Connecting Audio Components

    Connecting audio components Connections for audio components Optical in Optical out Audio out MD recorder or tape deck Audio in AUDIO DIGITAL OUTPUT MD/CD-R OPTICAL (PLAY) CD-R MD/CD-R (REC) COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT (U.S.A. model) CONNECTIONS Audio out CD player Coaxial out...

  • Page 24: Connecting To An External Amplifier

    Surround back or presence channel line output jacks. 5 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack Connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, to this jack. Notes • Each PRE OUT jack outputs the same channel signals as the corresponding speaker terminals.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas

    AM antenna is connected to this unit. • A properly 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. CONNECTIONS...

  • Page 26: Connecting The Power Supply Cord

    CONNECTIONS Connecting the power supply cord Connecting the AC power cord Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED) U.K. and Australia models ... 1 outlet Korea model ...None Other models ...2 outlets Use these outlets to connect the power cords from your other components to this unit.

  • Page 27: Speaker Impedance Setting

    Speaker impedance setting CAUTION If you are using 4 or 6 ohm speakers, set the impedance to 4 or 6 ohms as follows before turning on the power. Be sure this unit is in the standby mode. Turn off the power to this unit, and while holding down STRAIGHT (EFFECT), press STANDBY/ON.

  • Page 28: Auto Setup

    AUTO SETUP Introduction This receiver employs YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) 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 29: Starting The Setup

    Starting the setup For best results, make sure the room is as quiet as possible during the auto setup procedure (YPAO). If there is too much ambient noise, the results may not be satisfactory. If your subwoofer has adjustable volume and crossover/high cut frequency controls, set the volume between 9 and 11 o’clock (as viewed on a conventional clockface) and set the crossover/high cut frequency to the maximum.
  • Page 30 AUTO SETUP The results displayed in the RESULT:EXIT screen are as follows: The number of connected speakers displayed in the order: Front/Back/Subwoofer DIST The distance of the speakers from this unit displayed in the order: Closest speaker distance/Farthest speaker distance The speaker output level displayed in the order: Lowest output level/Highest output...
  • Page 31 If a warning screen appears Press ENTER to display detailed information about the warning. Press j / i to switch between warning messages. RESULT:EXIT . WARNING (3) RESULT 5/4/0.1 DIST: 10.0/ 12.0ft LVL : -9.0/ +6.5dB . >SET CANCEL [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter WARNING:W-1 .
  • Page 32 AUTO SETUP Troubleshooting for auto setup procedure Before auto setup Error message Connect MIC Optimizer microphone is not connected. Unplug HP Headphones are connected. Errors during auto setup Error message E-1:NO FRONT SP Front L/R channel signal(s) is (are) not detected.
  • Page 33 • 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 (+ / –).

  • Page 34: Playback

    PLAYBACK Basic operations FM/AM l PRESET/TUNING/CH h OPTIMIZER MIC PRESET/TUNING A/B/C/D/E EDIT NEXT LEVEL SEARCH MODE CATEGORY PROGRAM INPUT PHONES SPEAKERS STRAIGHT TONE CONTROL INPUT MODE STANDBY EFFECT SILENT CINEMA CODE SET TRANSMIT SYSTEM POWER POWER STANDBY POWER TV VOL MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP...
  • Page 35 Select a sound field program if desired. Use PROGRAM (or press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press one of the sound field program buttons) to select a sound field program. See page 55 for details about sound field programs. PROGRAM Front panel STEREO...

  • Page 36: Selecting Sound Field Programs

    PLAYBACK Selecting MULTI CH INPUT Press MULTI CH INPUT (or MULTI CH IN on the remote control) so that “MULTI CH INPUT” appears in the front panel display and video monitor. MULTI CH INPUT Front panel MULTI CH INPUT Note When “MULTI CH INPUT”...
  • Page 37 Remote control operation CODE SET TRANSMIT TV VOL TV CH SYSTEM POWER POWER STANDBY POWER TV MUTE TV INPUT MD/CD-R TUNER SLEEP STEREO MUSIC ENTERTAIN DTV/CBL V-AUX MULTI CH IN STANDARD SELECT EXTD SUR. VCR 1 DVR/VCR2 SPEAKERS NIGHT TV VOL TV CH VOLUME PRESET/CH...
  • Page 38 PLAYBACK Notes • Some 6.1-channel compatible discs do not have a signal (flag) which this unit can automatically detect. When playing these kinds of discs with 6.1-channel, select a decoder (PLIIx Movie, PLIIx Music, EX/ES or EX) manually. • 6.1-channel playback is not possible even if EXTD SUR. is pressed in the following cases: –...
  • Page 39 Listening to high fidelity stereo sound (PURE DIRECT) PURE DIRECT allows you to bypass this unit’s decoders and DSP processors, and turn off the video circuitry and front panel display to enjoy pure high fidelity sound from analog and PCM sources. Press PURE DIRECT (or press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press PURE DIRECT on the remote control) to activate pure direct.

  • Page 40: Selecting Input Modes

    PLAYBACK Downmixing to 2 channels You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback even from multi- channel sources. Rotate PROGRAM (or press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press STEREO on the remote control) to select 2ch Stereo. PROGRAM Front panel 2ch Stereo You can use a subwoofer with this program when SWFR or BOTH is selected in “BASS OUT”.
  • Page 41 Notes • When playing a DTS-CD/LD, be sure to set the INPUT MODE to DTS. • If the digital output data of the player has been processed in any way, you may not be able to perform DTS decoding even if you make a digital connection between this unit and the player depending on the player.

  • Page 42: Fm/Am Tuning

    FM/AM TUNING Automatic and manual tuning There are 2 tuning methods; automatic and manual. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. Automatic tuning (U.S.A. model) OPTIMIZER MIC PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E l PRESET/TUNING/CH h EDIT NEXT LEVEL...

  • Page 43: Presetting Stations

    Manual tuning If the signal from the station you want to select is weak, tune into it manually. Manually tuning into an FM station will automatically switch the tuner to monaural reception to increase the signal quality. Select TUNER and the reception band following steps 1 and 2 as described in “Automatic tuning”.
  • Page 44 FM/AM TUNING Press and hold MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) for more than 3 seconds. The preset number, the MEMORY and AUTO indicators flash. After about 5 seconds, automatic presetting starts from the frequency currently displayed and proceeds toward the higher frequencies. MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM DVR/VCR2...

  • Page 45: Selecting Preset Stations

    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 DVR/VCR2 VCR1...

  • Page 46: Exchanging Preset Stations

    FM/AM TUNING Press PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h (or PRESET/CH u / d on the remote control) to select a preset station number (1 to 8). The preset group and number appear on the front panel display along with the station band, frequency and the TUNED indicator lights up.
  • Page 47 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. A/B/C/D/E l PRESET/TUNING/CH h NEXT CATEGORY DVR/VCR2 VCR1 V-AUX DTV/CBL MD/CD-R Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) again. The stations stored at the two preset assignments are exchanged.

  • Page 48: Xm Satellite Radio Tuning

    XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING What is XM Satellite Radio? XM Satellite Radio is the satellite radio service with millions of listeners across the U.S., broadcasting live daily. XM’s channel lineup includes more than 130 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: 68 commercial- free music channels, featuring hip hop to opera, classical to country, bluegrass to blues;...

  • Page 49: Xm Satellite Radio Functions

    XM Satellite Radio functions This section describes the functions of each control used for XM Satellite Radio tuning. Front panel functions Note The following controls are only available when the unit is in the TUNER mode and the XM Connect and Play digital antenna accessory is connected to the XM jack on the rear of this unit.

  • Page 50: Activating Xm Satellite Radio

    XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING 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 access the website at “http://activate.xmradio.com” or call “1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346)”...

  • Page 51: Basic Xm Satellite Radio Operations

    Basic XM Satellite Radio operations Selecting the XM Satellite Radio mode PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E l PRESET/TUNING/CH h EDIT NEXT LEVEL SEARCH MODE CATEGORY PROGRAM SPEAKERS STRAIGHT TONE CONTROL INPUT MODE Rotate INPUT (or press TUNER on the remote control) to select TUNER as the input source. INPUT Remote control Front panel...

  • Page 52: Xm Satellite Radio Search Modes

    XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING Displaying XM information in the on- screen display You can display XM information on a video monitor by pressing DISPLAY. It is much easier to see the available information than reading it on the front panel display. XM INFORMATION ALL CH SEARCH :040...
  • Page 53 To change the channel category, press CATEGORY (or A-E/CAT. j / i on the remote control) repeatedly. A/B/C/D/E NEXT CATEGORY A-E/CAT. Front panel Remote control To search a channel within all channels, press PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h (or PRESET/CH u / d on the remote control) repeatedly.
  • Page 54 XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING Preset Search mode Prior to selecting a preset channel in the Preset Search mode, you should preset XM Satellite Radio channels. For details, see “Setting XM Satellite Radio preset channels” on page 51. All preset channels (A1 to E8) recalls “001 Preview”...

  • Page 55: Setting Xm Satellite Radio Preset Channels

    Press the numeric buttons to enter the desired channel number. For example, to enter the number 123, press the numeric buttons as shown below. MUSIC STEREO The display changes as follows. DVR/VCR2 VCR1 V-AUX DTV/CBL MD/CD-R <XM> --1 DVR/VCR2 VCR1 V-AUX DTV/CBL MD/CD-R...
  • Page 56 XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING While the MEMORY indicator is flashing, press CATEGORY (or A-E/CAT. j / i on the remote control) to select a preset group (A to E). The group letter appears. A/B/C/D/E NEXT CATEGORY Front panel DVR/VCR2 DTV/CBL VCR1 V-AUX C [040] Deep...
  • Page 57 Status and error messages If an operation takes longer than usual or an error occurs, one of the following messages may appear in the front panel display. In this case, read the cause and follow the corresponding remedies. Message CHECK ANTENNA The XM Connect and Play digital antenna accessory is not connected, or does not work properly.

  • Page 58: Recording

    RECORDING Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instructions for those components. l PRESET/TUNING/CH h OPTIMIZER MIC PRESET/TUNING FM/AM A/B/C/D/E EDIT NEXT LEVEL SEARCH MODE CATEGORY PROGRAM INPUT PHONES SPEAKERS STRAIGHT TONE CONTROL INPUT MODE STANDBY EFFECT...

  • 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 36) to enable this unit to automatically switch to the appropriate digital decoder according to the input signal.
  • Page 60 SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Remote control Program button MOVIE THEATER CINEMA DSP processing. This program creates the extremely wide sound field of a 70-mm movie theater. It precisely reproduces the source sound in detail, making both the video and Spectacle the sound field incredibly real.

  • Page 61: For Music Sources

    For music sources You can select from the following sound fields when playing music sources, like CD, FM/AM broadcasting, tapes, etc. Program selection methods vary depending on sound field program types. For details on how to select sound field programs, see “Selecting sound field programs” on pages 32 to 36. Remote control Program...

  • Page 62: Advanced Operation

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS Selecting the OSD mode You can display this unit’s operating information on a video monitor. If you display the SET MENU and sound field program parameter settings on a monitor, it is much easier to see the available options and parameters than it is by reading this information on the front panel display.

  • Page 63: Manually Adjusting Speaker Levels

    Canceling the sleep timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears in the front panel display. After a few seconds, “SLEEP OFF” disappears, and the SLEEP indicator goes off. SLEEP SLEEP OFF The sleep timer setting can also be canceled by pressing STANDBY on the remote control (or STANDBY/ON on the front panel) to set this unit to the standby mode.

  • Page 64: Set Menu

    SET MENU You can use the following parameters in SET MENU to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment.
  • Page 65 3 OPTION MENU Use to adjust the optional system parameters. Item 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. INI Initializes the parameters of a group of sound field programs. Specifies the location of the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals or selects how D)MULTI ZONE SET the ZONE 2 speakers will be amplified.

  • Page 66: Using Set Menu

    SET MENU Using SET MENU Use the remote control to access and adjust each parameter. VCR 1 DVR/VCR2 TV VOL TV CH VOLUME TV MUTE TV INPUT MUTE STEREO MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE STANDARD SELECT EXTD SUR. PURE DIRECT SPEAKERS NIGHT STRAIGHT ENT.

  • Page 67: Sound Menu

    1 SOUND MENU Use to manually adjust any speaker setting or compensate for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors or projectors. Most of the SOUND MENU parameters are set automatically when you run auto setup (see page 24). 1 SOUND MENU 1/2 .
  • Page 68 SET MENU Surround back speakers SUR. B L/R SP Choices: LRGx2, LRGx1, SMLx2, SMLx1, NONE SUR. B L/R SP SMLx1 )SMLx2 • Select LRGx1 if you have a large surround back speaker. The unit directs the entire range of the surround back channel signal to the left surround back speaker.
  • Page 69 Subwoofer phase SUBWOOFER PHASE If bass sounds are lacking or unclear, use this feature to switch the phase of your subwoofer. Choices: NORMAL, REVERSE 02ASUBWOOFER PHASE )NORMAL REVERSE • Select NORMAL if you do not want to reverse the phase of your subwoofer. •...
  • Page 70 SET MENU Speaker distance C)SP DISTANCE Use this feature to manually input the distance of each speaker and adjust the delay applied to respective channel. Ideally, each speaker should be the same distance from the main listening position. However, this is not possible in most home situations.
  • Page 71 Low-frequency effect level Use 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. This setting is effective only when this unit decodes Dolby Digital or DTS signals.

  • Page 72: Input Menu

    SET MENU 2 INPUT MENU Use to reassign digital input/outputs, select the input mode or rename your inputs. 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 You can assign jacks according to the component to be used if this unit’s initial settings do not correspond to your needs.
  • Page 73 Input mode B)INPUT MODE Use this feature to designate the input mode for sources connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn on this unit (see page 36 for details about the input mode). Choices: AUTO, LAST B)INPUT MODE )AUTO LAST [<]/[>]:Select...

  • Page 74: Option Menu

    SET MENU 3 OPTION MENU Use to adjust the optional system parameters. 3 OPTION MENU . A)DISPLAY SET B)MEMORY GUARD C)PARAM. INI D)MULTI ZONE SET [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter Display settings A)DISPLAY SET A)DISPLAY SET . DIMMER;;;;;;;;;0 VIDEO CONV.;;;ON OSD SHIFT;;;;;;0 GRAY BACK;;;AUTO CMPNT OSD;;;;;ON [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down...
  • Page 75 Parameter initialization C)PARAM. INI Use this feature to initialize the parameters for each sound field program within a sound field program group. When you initialize a sound field program group, all of the parameter values within that group revert to their initial settings.

  • Page 76: Advanced Setup Menu

    ADVANCED SETUP MENU The ADVANCED SETUP menu is displayed in the front panel display. • During the advanced setup procedure, audio output is muted. • During the advanced setup procedure, only the STANDBY/ON and STRAIGHT (EFFECT) buttons, and PROGRAM selector buttons on the front panel are available for operation.
  • Page 77 ADVANCED SETUP menu items Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment. Speaker impedance SP IMP. Use to switch the speaker impedance for this unit. Choices: 8 Ω MIN, 4 Ω MIN •...

  • Page 78: 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 remote control with the appropriate remote control codes.

  • Page 79: Setting Remote Control Codes

    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 to set other YAMAHA remote control code(s). Press an input selector button or select the component you want to set up.

  • Page 80: Controlling Other Components

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Controlling other components Once you set the appropriate remote control codes, you can use this remote to control your other components. Note that some buttons may not correctly operate the selected component. Use the input selector buttons to select the component you want to operate.

  • Page 81: Switching Library Codes

    To operate this unit 9992 using an alternative code. 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 82: Zone 2 (U.s.a., Canada, Australia, U.k. And Europe Models Only)

    YAMAHA dealer or service center about the Zone 2 connections that best meet your requirements. • Some YAMAHA models are able to connect directly to the REMOTE CONTROL OUT jack of this unit. If you own these products, you may not need to use an infrared emitter.

  • Page 83: Remote Controlling Zone 2

    Using this unit’s internal amplifier To use this unit’s internal amplifier, set “ZONE2 AMP” to INT in the SET MENU (see pages 71). Remote controlling Zone 2 The supplied remote control can be used to control Zone 2. You can even select the input source and control components located in the main room directly from the second room regardless of the listening condition in the main room.
  • Page 84 ZONE 2 (U.S.A., CANADA, AUSTRALIA, U.K. AND EUROPE MODELS ONLY) Note The remote control returns to the main mode 10 seconds after you press , or if you press any button other than SYSTEM POWER, STANDBY, MUTE, VOLUME +/– or the input selector buttons.

  • Page 85: Editing Sound Field Parameters

    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. EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS...
  • Page 86 EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS Press u / d to select the parameters. Press j / i to change the parameter value. When you set a parameter to a value other than the factory-set value, an A-E/CAT. asterisk mark (*) appears by the parameter name on the on-screen display.

  • Page 87: Sound Field Parameter Descriptions

    SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately in your listening room. Not all of the following parameters are found in every program. DSP LEVEL (DSP level) Function: Adjusts the level of all the DSP effect sounds within a narrow range.
  • Page 88 SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS LIVENESS (Liveness) Function: Adjusts the reflectivity of the virtual walls in the hall by changing the rate at which the early reflections decay. Description: The early reflections of a sound source decay much faster in a room with acoustically absorbent wall surfaces than in one which has highly reflective surfaces.
  • Page 89 REV.TIME (Reverberation time) Function: Adjusts the amount of time it takes 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. Description: Set a longer reverberation time for “dead”...
  • Page 90 SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS DIALG.LIFT (Dialog lift) Function: Adjusts the height of the front and center channel sounds by assigning some of the front and center channel elements to the presence speakers. Description: The larger the parameter, the higher the position of the front and center channel sound. Choices: 0/1/2/3/4/5, initial setting is 0.
  • Page 91 For DTS Neo:6 Music: C. IMAGE (Center image) Function: Adjusts the center image from all three front speakers to varying degrees. Control range: 0 to 1.0 Initial setting: Note This parameter can be set only when SUR. STANDARD is selected. SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS...

  • Page 92: 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 instruction below does not help, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. General...
  • Page 93 Problem The sound suddenly The protection circuitry has been activated goes off. because of a short circuit, etc. The sleep timer has turned the unit off. The sound is muted. Only the speaker on Incorrect cable connections. one side can be heard.
  • Page 94 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 on The input mode is set to ANALOG. the front panel display does not light up.) A “humming”...
  • Page 95 Problem There is noise This unit is too close to the digital or high- interference from frequency equipment. digital or radio frequency equipment, or this unit. The picture is The video source uses scrambled or disturbed. encoded signals to prevent dubbing. There is noise when The OSD may be disturbed when the OSD is displayed.
  • Page 96 TROUBLESHOOTING Remote control Problem The remote control Wrong distance or angle. does not work nor function properly. Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of this unit. The batteries are weak. The remote control code was not correctly set.

  • Page 97: Resetting The Factory Presets

    RESETTING THE FACTORY PRESETS If you want to reset all of your unit’s parameters for any reason, do the following. This procedure completely resets ALL parameters, including the SET MENU, level, assign and tuner presets. Be sure this unit is in standby mode. OPTIMIZER MIC PRESET/TUNING FM/AM...

  • Page 98: 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 99: Sound Field Programs

    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 100: Video Signal Information

    GLOSSARY Video signal information Component video signal With the component video signal system, the video signal is separated into the Y signal for the luminance and the P and P signals for the chrominance. Color can be reproduced more faithfully with this system because each of these signals is independent.

  • Page 101: Specifications

    AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω ... 95 W • Maximum Power (EIAJ) [China, Korea and General models] 1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 Ω ... 135 W •...
  • Page 102 LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES ELIN ELTA A TANDY 0941 EMERSON ABEX 1151 ADMIRA 1141 ADVENTURA 1131 AIKO 1121 AIWA 1481 AKAI 0331, 1101, 1111 ALBA 0431 ALLERON 1091 ENVISION AMBASSADOR 1081 ERRES AMSTRAD 0481, 1081 ETRON ANAM 0251, 1041, 1051, FERGUSON 1061, 1071 FINLUX...
  • Page 103 0971, 0991, 1031, SYSTEM 1091, 1111, 1771 WATSON 1001 REALISTIC XOGEGO 1611, 1621, 1661, REGENCY/EASTERN0686 1741, 1761 RUNCO YAMAHA 0361, 1031, 1111, SAMSUNG 1951, 1961, 1971, SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 1981 YOKO 1001 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 175/475 ZENITH 0011, 0041, 0891, 0991, 1771...

  • Page 104: Dvd Player

    0202, 0432, 0602, 0632, 0692, 0912, 0922, 0932 WARDS PENTAX 0592, 0602 PERDIO 0992 PHILCO 0002, 0932 PHILIPS 0002, 0282, 0402, YAMAHA 0492, 0932 ZENITH PILOT 0912 PIONEER 0442, 0542 PROSCAN 1002, 1012, 1022, DVD PLAYER 1032, 1042, 1052, 1062...
  • Page 105 YAMAHA 0024, 0394, 0404, 0514 TAPE DECK AIWA 0094, 0214, 0224 AKAI 0184 CARVER 0094 DENON 0304 FISHER 0144 GARRARD 0194, 0204 0274, 0284, 0294 KENWOOD 0124, 0134, 0154, 0234, 0244, 0264 MAGNAVOX 0094 MARANTZ 0094, 0344 MITSUBISHI 0184 OPTIMUS...
  • Page 106 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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