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12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this ■ Special Instructions for U.K. Model unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Yamaha IMPORTANT will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN of this unit with a voltage other than specified.
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(http://www.yamaha-hifi.com/ or http://www.yamaha-uk.com/ for U.K. resident). The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two years from the date of the original purchase. Yamaha undertakes, subject to the conditions listed below, to have the faulty product or any part(s) repaired, or replaced at Yamaha’s discretion, without any charge for parts or labour.
◆ SCENE template customizing capability ❏ Remote control Sound field programs ❏ Batteries (2) (AAA, R03, UM-4) ◆ Proprietary Yamaha technology for the creation of surround ❏ AM loop antenna field ❏ Indoor FM antenna ◆ Compressed Music Enhancer mode ◆...
Functional overview Front panel VOLUME OPTIMIZER MIC EDIT SPEAKERS PRESET/TUNING A/B/C/D/E PRESET/TUNING BAND MEMORY TUNING AUTO/MAN'L SCENE VIDEO AUX PHONES TONE CONTROL PROGRAM STRAIGHT INPUT NIGHT STANDBY SILENT CINEMA EFFECT VIDEO AUDIO PORTABLE STANDBY/ON VOLUME control Turns on this unit, or sets it to standby mode (see page 15). Adjusts the volume level of this unit (see page 18).
Functional overview Front panel display V-AUX DTV/CBL MD/CD-R TUNER VOLUME AUTO TUNED STEREO MEMORY YPAO SILENT CINEMA VIRTUAL PRESET NIGHT HOLD SLEEP ENHANCER MUTE DIGITAL L C R Decoder indicator Radio Data System indicators (Europe and Russia Lights up when any of the decoders of this unit functions. models only) •...
Functional overview Remote control AUDIO SEL Selects an audio input select setting for each input source (see page 19). Cursors (l / h / n / k) / ENTER STANDBY POWER • Press cursors to navigate the set menu (see page 32). •...
Functional overview Rear panel ANTENNA SPEAKERS SURROUND CENTER FRONT B DTV/CBL HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO DTV/CBL MONITOR DIGITAL INPUT VIDEO DTV/CBL MONITOR UNBAL. OPTICAL MULTI CH INPUT AUDIO OUTPUT DTV/CBL FRONT SURROUND CENTER (PLAY) CD-R (REC) DTV/ WOOFR COAXIAL FRONT A SUBWOOFER COMPONENT VIDEO jacks MULTI CH INPUT jacks...
Quick start guide The following steps describe the easiest way to operate this unit. See the related pages for details on the operation and settings. Step 1: Check the items Step 3: Connect your components In these steps, you need the following items which are not Connect your TV, DVD player or other components.
PREPARATION Preparation of remote control Installing batteries in the remote control Using the remote control The remote control transmits a directional infrared ray. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on this unit during operation. 30º...
Subwoofer (SW) FRONT A 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 high fidelity sound reproduction of the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel included in Dolby Digital and DTS sources.
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Connections ■ Connecting to the FRONT A terminals Speakers Jacks on this unit a Front speaker (A) Right* FRONT A (R) b Front speaker (A) Left* FRONT A (L) c Surround speaker Right SURROUND (R) Red: positive (+) d Surround speaker Left SURROUND (L) Black: negative (–) e Center speaker...
Connections VIDEO jacks Connecting video components For conventional composite video signals transmitted via composite video cables. Information on jacks and cable plugs COMPONENT VIDEO jacks For component signals, separated into the luminance (Y) Audio jacks and cable plugs and chrominance (P ) video signals transmitted on separate wires of component video cables.
Connections Connecting a TV monitor or projector Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets. Note • If you turn off the video monitor connected to the HDMI OUT jack via a DVI connection, the connection may fail. In this case, the HDMI indicator flashes irregularly.
Connections Connecting other components Connecting audio and video components This unit has three types of audio jacks, two types of video jacks and HDMI jacks. You can choose the connection method depending on the component to be connected. ■ Connecting example (connecting a DVD player) ANTENNA DTV/CBL HDMI...
Connections Component Signal type Jacks on component Jacks on this unit DVD recorder Video HDMI out* HDMI (DVR)* Video out (composite) VIDEO (DVR IN) Audio Audio out (analog)* AUDIO (IN (PLAY))* Audio recording Audio in (analog)* AUDIO (OUT (REC))* Video recording Video in (composite)* VIDEO (DVR OUT)* CD player...
• 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. • The AM loop antenna should always be connected, even if an outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit.
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) This unit has the Yamaha Parametric Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO). With the YPAO, this unit automatically adjusts output characteristics of your speakers based on speaker positions, speaker performances, and acoustic characteristics of the room.
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Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) ■ If an error screen appears Notes If this unit detects the potential problems, an error • During the automatic setup procedure, do not perform any message appears on the front panel display during the operation on this unit.
BASIC OPERATION Playback Rotate PVOLUME (or press gVOLUME +/–) Caution Extreme caution should be exercised when you play to adjust the volume to the desired output back CDs encoded in DTS. If you play back a CD level. encoded in DTS on a DTS-incompatible CD player, you will only hear some unwanted noise that may damage your speakers.
Playback ■ Selecting the component connected to the Guide to contents MULTI CH INPUT jacks as the input source Use this feature to select the component connected to the When you want... See page MULTI CH INPUT jacks (see page 14) as the input source.
Playback Using audio features • Once you press mLEVEL on the remote control, you can also select the speaker by pressing ok / n. Use the following features to adjust the audio output or • The available speaker channels differ depending on the speaker settings.
Playback ■ Using the sleep timer Press ol / h to adjust the effect level while Use this feature to automatically set this unit to the “NIGHT:CINEMA” or “NIGHT:MUSIC” is standby mode after a certain amount of time. The sleep displayed on the front panel display.
Selecting the SCENE templates Just by pressing one SCENE button, you can recall your Selecting the desired SCENE template favorite input source and sound field program according to the SCENE template that has been assigned to the SCENE If you want to use other SCENE templates, you can select button.
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Selecting the SCENE templates Which SCENE template would you like to select? The following tables indicate preset SCENE template descriptions. Select the corresponding SCENE templates for the desired source. The illustrations of the SCENE button in the following table indicate that the SCENE templates in those cells are assigned to the SCENE buttons, respectively.
Selecting the SCENE templates Press ok / n to select the desired parameter Creating your original SCENE of the SCENE template and then ol / h to templates select the desired value of the selected You can create your original SCENE templates for each parameter.
This unit is also equipped with a Yamaha digital sound • Sound field programs cannot be selected when the component connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks is selected as the input source (see field processing (DSP) chip containing several sound field page 19).
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Sound field programs ■ Selecting decoders for 2-channel sources CT WIDTH Center width (surround decode mode) Function: Adjusts the center image from all three front Signals input from 2-channel sources can also be played speakers to varying degrees. A larger value back on multi-channels.
FM/AM tuning • To tune into a lower frequency, press FPRESET/ Overview TUNING l. You can use two tuning modes to tune into a desired FM/ Note AM station: • If the signal from the station you want to select is weak, tune into it manually.
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FM/AM tuning Press FPRESET/TUNING l / h (or Manual station preset iPRESET l / h) to select the desired Use this feature to store the FM or AM stations manually. preset station number (1 to 8). The preset station group and number, along with Tune into a station.
Radio Data System tuning (Europe and Russia models only) Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries. This unit can receive various Radio Data System data such as PS (program service), PTY (program type), RT (radio text), CT (clock time), and EON (enhanced other networks) when receiving Radio Data System broadcasting stations.
Radio Data System tuning (Europe and Russia models only) Press wPTY SEEK START on the remote control to start searching for all the available Radio Data System preset stations. The name of the selected program type flashes and the PTY HOLD indicator lights up on the front panel display.
ADVANCED OPERATION Set menu You can use the following parameters in the set menu to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings to reflect the needs of your listening environment. AUTO SETUP Auto setup Use this feature to automatically adjust speaker and system parameters (see page 16).
Set menu Using set menu 1 SOUND MENU Use the remote control to access and adjust each Use this menu to manually adjust any speaker settings or parameter. compensate for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors or projectors. •...
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Set menu LFE signals output Notes Choice Subwoofer Front speakers Other speakers • The available speaker channels differ depending on the setting of the speakers. BOTH* Output No output No output • This does not affect recorded material. C)SP DISTANCE Speaker distance SWFR Output...
Set menu ■ ■ TEST A.DELAY Test tone Audio delay Use this feature to make adjustments for “CENTER GEQ” Use this feature to delay the sound output and synchronize while listening to a test tone. it with the video image. This may be necessary for certain LCD monitors or projectors.
Set menu B)INPUT RENAME D)DECODER MODE Input rename Decoder mode ■ Use this feature to change the name of the input source Decoder select mode that appears on the front panel display. Use this feature to designate the default decoder mode for the input sources connected to the DIGITAL INPUT The following is an example where “DVD”...
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Set menu Note • When “MEM.GUARD” is set to “ON,” you cannot select and adjust any other set menu items. C)AUDIO SELECT Audio select Use this feature to designate the default audio input jack select setting for the input sources. Choice Function AUTO*...
Advanced setup This unit has additional menus that are displayed on 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 by (*) in this following parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment.
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, turn off this unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. ■...
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy page Only the center When playing a monaural source with a speaker outputs CINEMA DSP program, the source signal substantial sound. is directed to the center channel, and the front and surround speakers output effect sounds. No sound is heard “CENTER”...
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy page This unit does not The internal microcomputer has been Disconnect the power cable from the AC wall outlet — operate properly. frozen by an external electric shock (such and then plug it in again after about 30 seconds. as lightning or excessive static electricity) or by a power supply with low voltage.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy page The desired station The signal is weak or the antenna Tighten the AM loop antenna connections and — cannot be tuned into connections are loose. orient it for the best reception. with the automatic Use the manual tuning method. tuning method.
Troubleshooting After AUTO SETUP Warning message Cause Remedy page PHASE REVERSED Speaker polarity is not correct. This Check the speaker connections for proper polarity (+ message may appear depending on the or –). speakers even when the speakers are connected correctly. DISTANCE ERROR The distance between the nearest speaker Bring the speaker closer to the listening position.
5-channel playback with 2 front left and right heard. Based on a wealth of actually measured data, Yamaha channels, 1 center channel, and 2 surround left and right channels...
Index ■ ■ Numerics Connecting to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks ............14 1 SOUND MENU ........31, 32 Hall ..............25 Connecting to the SURROUND terminals ..10 2 INPUT MENU ........31, 34 HDMI ............11 Connecting video components .......13 2ch Stereo ............
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■ Selecting the MULTI CH INPUT component as the input source ....19 NEWS, Radio Data System program type ..29 Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Selecting the night listening mode ....20 NIGHT indicator ..........4 Optimizer ..........16 Selecting the SCENE templates ..... 22 Night listening mode ........
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