Yamaha AV-1 Service manual

Active Servo

Technology

POWER

PUSH OPEN

OPEN/CLOSE

CD

TUNER TAPE/MD VCR VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2/VOLUME

MHz

K

Hz

TRACK PRESET

PRO LOGIC DSP OFF

ENHANCED MONO MOVIE

ROCK CONCERT VIDEO

DISCO HALL STADIUM

TIMER
F REP

SLEEP
AUTO ST
MEMORY
PTY HOLD

CINEMA DSP

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

Home Cinema Compact System

Système Compact Home Cinéma

Home Cinema Compact System

Système Compact Home Cinéma

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1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions – All operating and other instructions

should be followed.

5 Water and Moisture – The unit should not be used near

water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, etc.

6 Carts and Stands – The unit should be used only with a

cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A A unit and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the unit and
cart combination to overturn.

7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted to

a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.

8 Ventilation – The unit should be situated so that its

location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, that may block the
ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow
of air through the ventilation openings.

9 Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances
that produce heat.

10 Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a

power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the unit.

11 Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be

routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

12 Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

13 Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the unit should be

unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.

14 Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that

objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the
inside of the unit.

15 Damage Requiring Service – The unit should be serviced

by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been

damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

unit; or

C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.

16 Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the unit

beyond those means described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.

17 Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located

away from power lines.

18 Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken

so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert you to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
you to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.

•

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

CAUTION

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

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. Cable/s supplied with this product
MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC
authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to
comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations,
Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with
these requirements provides a reasonable level of
assurance that your use of this product in a residential
environment will not result in harmful interference with
other electronic devices.

This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if
not installed and used according to the instructions
found in the users manual, may cause interference
harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.

Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that
interference will not occur in all installations. If this product
is found to be the source of interference, which can be
determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try
to eliminate the problem by using one of the following
measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being
affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the
antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead,
change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory
results, please contact the local retailer authorized to
distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the
appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics
Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA

90620.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products

distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)

SPECIAL NOTES FOR FCC COMPOSITE DEVICE (for US customers only)

This device is a composite system. The digital device component may not cause harmful interference.

19 For US customers only:

Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna is
connected to this unit, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

MAST

GROUND
CLAMP

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810–20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810–21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s
Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the
sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring
or distortion – and, most importantly, without affecting your
sensitive hearing.

Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often
undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group recommend you to avoid
prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime (for US customers only)

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

●

After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained.

ACCESSOIRES FOURNIS

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Après le déballage, vérifier que les pièces suivantes sont incluses.

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Remote control transmitter

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Télécommande

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Batteries (size AA, UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7)

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Piles (format AA, UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7)

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AM (MW/LW) loop antenna

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Cadre-antenne AM (PO/GO)

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Indoor FM antenna

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Antenne intérieure FM

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Audio connection cord

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Câble de connexion audio

●

System connector cable

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Câble de connexion du système

●

Speaker cords

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Câbles d’enceintes

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Mounting brackets

●

Supports de montage

●

Screws

●

Vis

●

Tag sheet (for speaker cords)

●

Plaquette d’étiquettes (pour les cordons d’enceinte)

TUNER

CD

DSP

AMP

2 3

(A)

(B)

2 5

(C)

FRONT

L

FRONT

L

FRONT

L

FRONT

L

FRONT

R

FRONT

R

FRONT

R

FRONT

R

CENTER

C

CENTER

C

CENTER

C

CENTER

C

REAR

L

REAR

L

REAR

L

REAR

L

REAR

R

REAR

R

REAR

R

REAR

R

(A)

(B)

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ENGLISH

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this YAMAHA product. We hope it will give you many years of trouble-free enjoyment. For
the best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your YAMAHA product.

A Brief Guide to Proper Use of This System and
The Owner’s Manual

The following procedure shows you how to begin using this system and the
owner’s manual from the time just after you bought this system.

1. Unpack the package, and check the contents. (Refer to page

4 and page 6.)

2. Read “PRECAUTIONS” on this manual (on pages 3 to 5) first of all.

3. To understand this system, see pages 6 to 8.

4. Position and install all units in this system (see pages 9 to 11), and then make
connections (see pages 12 to 17).

Do not plug in this system until all connections are completed.

5. Before listening to a source, make some adjustments. (See pages 24 to 27.)

6. Begin listening to a source. (See pages 28 to 29.)

● To listen to a compact disc, see pages 30 to 32.

● To listen to a radio program, see pages 33 to 37.

(For U.K. and Europe models only, see pages 33 to 43.)

● To listen to or watch a source played on an external unit, see page 44.

7. To enjoy listening to a source with surround sound effects, see pages 45 to 48.

●● To use the built-in timer, see pages 49 to 51.

●● If you want to know the function of a button, switch or indicator, see pages 18 to 23.

Page

PRECAUTIONS........................................................3-4

NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL

TRANSMITTER............................................................5

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION .......................................6

FEATURES..................................................................7

DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP)...........8

SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS..............................9-11

CONNECTIONS....................................................12-17

CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS................18-23

TURNING THE POWER TO THIS SYSTEM ON

OR IN THE STANDBY MODE...................................24

SETTING THE CLOCK..............................................25

ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY .......25

SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT.................26-27

Page

BASIC LISTENING OPERATIONS......................28-29

COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION.............30-32

TUNING OPERATION..........................................33-37

RECEIVING RDS STATIONS

<U.K. and Europe models only>.......................38-43

OPERATING EXTERNAL UNITS

CONNECTED WITH THIS SYSTEM..........................44

USING DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR

(DSP).....................................................................45-48

TIMER PLAY.........................................................49-50

SLEEP TIMER OPERATION.....................................51

TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................52

SPECIFICATIONS................................................53-54

PRECAUTIONS

LISTENING TO A COMPACT DISC

LISTENING TO A RADIO PROGRAM

LISTENING TO A SOURCE ON AN EXTERNAL UNIT

USING DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP)

HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

RECEIVING RDS STATIONS

<

U.K. and Europe models only

>

OUTLINE OF THIS SYSTEM

SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS

CONNECTIONS

CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE LISTENING OPERATIONS

TURNING THE POWER TO THIS SYSTEM ON
OR IN THE STANDBY MODE

ENJOYING LISTENING TO A SOURCE

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PRECAUTIONS

■ To assure the finest performance, please read this
manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future
reference.

■ Choose the installation location of this unit carefully.
Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source
of heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibration and
excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture. Keep it away
from sources of hum such as transformers and
electric motors.

■ Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may
overheat, possibly causing damage.

■ Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the
set, contact your dealer.

■ The openings on the surface of the power
amplifier/subwoofer unit assure proper ventilation of
the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the
temperature inside the unit will rise rapidly.
Therefore, avoid placing objects against these
openings, and install the unit in well-ventilated
condition. Make sure to allow a space of at least 10
cm behind, 10 cm on the both sides and 20 cm
above the top panel of the unit, and never use the
unit with the unit laid down on the floor. Otherwise it
may not only damage the unit, but also cause fire.

■ Always make the volume setting to minimum before
starting an audio source play: increase the volume
gradually to an appropriate level after play has
started.

■ When not planning to use this unit for long periods of
time (ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power
plug from the wall outlet.

■ Grounding or polarization – Precautions should be
taken so that the grounding or polarization of the unit
is not defeated.

■ Do not use force on switches, controls or connection
wires. When moving the unit, first disconnect the
power plug and the wires connected to other
equipment. Never pull the wire itself.

■ Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical
solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean,
dry cloth.

■ Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section
regarding common operating errors before
concluding that the unit is faulty.

■ To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC
power plug and the antenna cable when there is an
electrical storm.

■ Do not plug the AC power plug to the wall socket
before you finish all connections.

■ The voltage to be used must be the same as that
specified on this unit. Using this unit with a higher
voltage than that which is specified is dangerous and
may result in a fire or other type of accident causing
damage. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for
any damage resulting from use of this unit with a
voltage other than that which is specified.

■ The sound level at a given volume setting depends
on speaker location and other factors. Care should
be taken to avoid exposure to sudden high levels of
sound, which may occur when turning on the unit
with the volume setting at high, and to continuous
high levels of sound.

■ Sudden temperature changes and storage or
operation in an extremely humid environment may
cause condensation inside the unit.
Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction.
To eliminate condensation:

•

CD pickup

Leave the power on with no disc in the unit until
normal playback is possible (about 1 hour).

•

Remote control

Wipe off condensation on the transmitter window
with a soft cloth before operating the unit.

■ Secure placement or installation is the owner’s
responsibility.
YAMAHA shall not be liable for any accident
caused by improper placement or installation of
this system.

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of this unit in the
space below.

Serial No.:
The serial number is located on the rear of the unit.

Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future
reference.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

PRECAUTIONS: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING THIS SYSTEM

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

NOTE

Please check the copyright laws in your country to
record from records, compact discs, radio, etc.
Recording of copyright material may infringe
copyright laws.

For U.K. customers

If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the
plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off
and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to
the instructions described below.
Note: The plug severed from the mains lead must be
destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is
hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. MODEL

IMPORTANT:

The wire in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Blue: NEUTRAL
Brown: LIVE

The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug.
Proceed as follows: the wire which is coloured BLUE
must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which
is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured
RED. Making sure that neither core is connected to
the earth terminal of the three pin plug.

CAUTION 1

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.

CAUTION 2

As the laser beam used in this unit is harmful to the
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Laser component in this product is capable of
emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.

PRECAUTIONS

This unit is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT label is located
on the rear exterior.

Laser Diode Properties

•

Material: GaAlAs

•

Wavelength: 780nm

•

Emission Duration: continuous

•

Laser Output: max. 44.6µW*

* This output is the value measured at a distance of

about 200mm from the objective lens surface on the
Optical Pick-up Block.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

This system is not disconnected from the AC power
source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet,

even if this system itself is turned off.
In this state, this system is designed to consume a
very small quantity of power.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General model only)
The voltage selector on bottom of the power
amplifier/subwoofer (SW-AV1) must be set for
your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into
the AC main supply.
Voltages are 110/120/220/240V AC, 50/60 Hz.

CAUTION (FOR CANADA MODEL)

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY
INSERT.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMER

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN
INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT
REGULATIONS.

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

240V

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Loading the batteries for the
remote control transmitter

1

Remove the battery compartment cover.
(Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.)

2 Insert 2 “AA” size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or

equivalent) into the battery compartment.
* Installing the batteries improperly may cause

failure.

3 Replace the battery compartment cover.

Precautions for battery use

•

Insert the batteries according to the direction
indicated in the battery compartment.

•

Replace all batteries with new ones at the same
time.

•

Remove the batteries if they are weak or if the unit is
not in use for long periods.

•

Don’t mix normal batteries with rechargeable
batteries.

Proper use of the remote control
transmitter

Aim (within the range of 60° with no obstacles) the
remote control transmitter at the remote control sensor
and operate as shown.

Notes concerning use

•

Replace the batteries if control distance decreases
or operation becomes unstable.

•

Periodically clean the transmitter window on the
remote control transmitter and the sensor on the
main unit with a soft cloth.

•

Exposing the sensor on the main unit to strong light
(especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc.)
may interfere with operation. In this case, reposition
the main unit to avoid direct lighting.

•

Keep the remote control transmitter away from
moisture, excessive heat, shock and vibrations.

•

The remote control transmitter’s usable range is
within 0.2m (8”) and 6m (20’) away from the sensor.

PRECAUTIONS

NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

2

1

3

MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM AV–1

POWER

PUSH OPEN

OPEN/CLOSECDTUNER TAPE/MD VCR VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2/VOLUME

MHz

K

Hz

TRACK PRESET

PRO LOGIC DSP OFF
ENHANCED MONO MOVIE
ROCK CONCERT VIDEO
DISCO HALL STADIUM

TIMER
F REP

SLEEP
AUTO ST
MEMORY
PTY HOLD

30°

30°

Remote control sensor

Within approximately
6 m (19.7 feet)

MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM AV–1

POWER

PUSH OPEN

OPEN/CLOSECDTUNER TAPE/MD VCR VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2/VOLUME

MHz

K

Hz

TRACK PRESET

PRO LOGIC DSP OFF
ENHANCED MONO MOVIE
ROCK CONCERT VIDEO
DISCO HALL STADIUM

TIMER
F REP

SLEEP
AUTO ST
MEMORY
PTY HOLD

Active Servo

Technology

6CH POWER AMPLIFIER

ACTIVE SERVO PROCESSING SUBWOOFER

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OUTLINE OF THIS SYSTEM

This system is a multi-channel audio system which consists of the units shown below.
By driving 6 speakers, the built-in digital sound field processor (DSP) creates various kinds of Yamaha original digital
sound fields simulating an actual concert hall, live house, etc. When watching a movie source, the built-in Dolby Pro
Logic Surround decoder and the digital sound field processor turns your room into a movie theater with tremendous
impact.
Ultralow bass reproduced by the subwoofer (SW-AV1) makes sound more real and more powerful.
The built-in CD player and tuner provide you with effortless operation and high performance.
You will be given great enjoyment in listening to music and watching TV with this system.

SW-AV1

(6 channel power amplifier
and Active Servo Processing
Subwoofer system)

NX-AV1

(Full range speakers used for front,
center and rear speakers)

TCD-AV1

(Main control unit
including Tuner, CD
player and Digital Sound
Field Processor)

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

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OUTLINE OF THIS SYSTEM

The System

● 6 Speaker Multi-Channel Audio
System Including Two Front
Speakers, One Center Speaker, Two
Rear Speakers and One Subwoofer

● Minimum RMS Output Power per
Channel

Front L, R: 30W + 30W (6Ω) RMS

Output

Power, 10% THD,

1 kHz

Center

: 30W (6Ω) RMS Output

Power, 10% THD, 1 kHz

Rear L, R: 30W + 30W (6Ω) RMS

Output Power, 10% THD, 1
kHz

Subwoofer

: 50W (4Ω) RMS Output

Power, 10% THD, 100 Hz

● Active Servo Processing Subwoofer
System for Super Low Bass
Reproducing (SW-AV1)

● Simple and Easy Operating Methods

● Direct Playback by a Simple

Operation

● Automatic Function to Turn the
System into the Standby Mode

● Adjustable Display Brightness

● Multi-Use Timer/Sleep Timer

● 5 External Audio/Video Component

Connecting Capability

● On Screen Display Function (Displays
Volume Setting, Speaker Balance
Adjustment, Program Names, etc. on
the TV Monitor)

● Remote Control Capability

Compact Disc Player

● Single Track/Entire Disc Repeat Play

Tuner

● 40 Station Random Access Preset
Tuning

● 40 Station Automatic Preset Tuning

<Europe and U.K. models only>

● Multi-Functions for RDS Broadcast
Reception

Sound Field Processor Including
Dolby Pro Logic Surround
Decoder

● Digital Sound Field Processor
(Programs: STADIUM, DISCO,
CONCERT HALL, ROCK CONCERT,
MONO MOVIE, CONCERT VIDEO)

● Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder
(Program: DOLBY PRO LOGIC)

● CINEMA DSP:
Theater-like Sound Experience by the
Combination of Dolby Pro Logic and
YAMAHA DSP Technology
(Program: DOLBY PRO LOGIC
ENHANCED)

● Automatic Input Balance Control for
Dolby Pro Logic Surround

● Test Tone Generator for Easier
Speaker Balance Adjustment

FEATURES

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OUTLINE OF THIS SYSTEM

DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP)

The Digital Sound Field Processor (DSP) built into this system takes advantage of Yamaha’s undisputed leadership in
the field of digital audio processing to bring you a whole new world of listening experiences. Follow the instructions in
this manual carefully when setting up your system, and this unit will sonically transform your room into a wide range of
listening environments –movie theater, concert hall, and so on. In addition, you get incredible realism from sources
encoded with Dolby Surround using the built-in Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder.
Please read this operation manual carefully and store it in a safe place for later reference.

Digital Sound Field Processing

What is it that makes live music so good? Today’s
advanced sound reproduction technology lets you get
extremely close to the sound of a live performance, but
chances are you’ll still notice something missing: the
acoustic environment of the live concert hall. Extensive
research into the exact nature of the sonic reflections
that create the ambience of a large hall has made it
possible for Yamaha engineers to bring you this same
sound in your own listening room, so you’ll feel all the
sound of a live concert.

Furthermore, our technicians, armed with sophisticated
measuring equipment, have even made it possible to
capture the acoustics of a variety of venues such as an
actual concert hall, theater, etc. to allow you to
accurately recreate one of several actual live
performance environments, all in your own home.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

This unit employs a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder
similar to professional Dolby Stereo decoders used in
many movie theaters. By using the Dolby Pro Logic
Surround decoder, you can experience the dramatic
realism and impact of Dolby Surround movie theater
sound in your own home. Dolby Pro Logic employs a
four channel five speaker system. The Pro Logic
Surround system divides the input signal into four levels:
the left and right main channels, the center channel
(used for dialog), and the rear surround sound channels
(used for sound effects, background noise, and other
ambient noises). The center channel allows listeners
seated in even less-than-ideal positions to hear the
dialog originating from the action on the screen while
experiencing good stereo imaging.
Dolby Surround is encoded on the sound track of pre­recorded video tapes, laser discs, and some TV/cable
broadcasts. When you play a source encoded with Dolby

Surround on this unit, the Dolby Pro Logic Surround
decoder decodes the signal and distributes the
surround-sound effects.
This Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder employs a
digital signal processing system. This system improves
the stability of sound at each channel and minimizes
crosstalk between channels, so that positioning of
sounds around the room is more accurate compared
with conventional analog signal processing systems.
In addition, this unit features a built-in automatic input
balance control. This always assures you the best
performance without manual adjustment.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround + DSP

Dolby Surround sound system shows its full ability in a
large movie theater, because movie sounds are
originally designed to be reproduced in a large movie
theater using many speakers. It is difficult to create a
sound environment similar to that of a movie theater in
your listening room, because the room size, materials of
inside walls, the number of speakers, etc. of your
listening room is much different from those of a movie
theater.
Yamaha DSP technology made it possible to present
you with nearly the same sound experience as that of a
large movie theater in your listening room by
compensating for lack of presence and dynamics in your

listening room with its original digital sound fields
combined with Dolby Surround sound field.
The combination of Dolby Pro Logic Surround and DSP
is used on the sound field program “ PRO LOGIC
ENHANCED”.

The YAMAHA “CINEMA DSP” logo indicates these
programs are created by the combination of Dolby Pro
Logic and YAMAHA DSP technology.

CINEMA DSP

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SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS

SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS

Speaker configuration

This system employs a 6 speaker configuration: 2 front
speakers, 2 rear speakers, a center speaker and a
subwoofer.
The front speakers are used for the main source sound
plus the effect sounds. The rear speakers are used for
the effect and surround sounds, and the center speaker
is for the center sounds (dialog etc.). The subwoofer is
for reinforcing low frequencies of the main source sound
and the center sounds.

Placing speakers

Front speakers: On both sides of the TV and in

almost the same height as the TV.

Rear speakers: Behind your listening position,

facing slightly inward. Nearly six
feet (approx. 1.8 m) up from the
floor.

Center speaker: Precisely between the front

speakers.

Subwoofer: The position of the subwoofer is not

so critical because low bass tones
are not highly directional.

Before you make connections, place all units in this system in their proper positions respectively. Above all, the
positioning of speakers are important, because it controls the whole sound quality of this system.
Position the speakers on the basis of your listening position by following instructions on this section.

Front L Center Front R

Rear L Rear R

Subwoofer

Center

Front L

Front R

TV set

Subwoofer

Rear L

Rear L

Rear R

Rear R

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SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS

■ Mounting the front and center

speakers

Place the front speakers on a rack or on a shelf, and
place the center speaker on top of the TV or on a shelf
or inside the TV rack so that it is stabilized.
To obtain more stability and usefulness, we recommend
that you mount those speakers on the provided
mounting brackets (type A).

To mount speakers on the mounting
brackets (type A)

1 Attach the bracket to bottom of the speaker by using

the provided screw (type A).

2 Turn and/or slide the speaker on the bracket

according as you desire, and after that, tighten the
screw.

Note
Though this speaker is a magnetically shielded
type, there may be some influence on a TV picture
depending on the type of TV or the placement of the
speaker. In such a case, place the speaker apart
from the TV so that there is no influence on TV
picture.

■ Mounting the rear speakers

Mount the rear speakers on a shelf, rack or on the floor
directly, or hang them on the wall.

To mount the rear speakers on a wall by
using the provided mounting brackets (type
B)

Note

It is recommended that you connect the speaker cords
to the speaker’s terminals before attaching the bracket
to the speaker.

1 Attach the bracket to bottom of the speaker by using

the provided screw (type B).

2 Turn and/or slide the speaker on the bracket

according as you desire, and after that, tighten the
screw.

Mounting
bracket
(type A)

Screw
(type A)

1

2

1

2

Screw
(type B)

Mounting
bracket
(type B)

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3 Fasten screws into a firm wall or wall support as

shown in the figure, and hang the holes of the
mounting bracket on the protruding screws.
* Make sure that the screws are caught by a narrow

part of the holes securely.

Note

If desired, you can hang the speaker on the protruding
screws on the wall without using the bracket.

WARNING:

● Each speaker weighs 0.7 kg (1 lbs. 9 oz.). Do not

mount them on thin plywood or soft wall surface
material, as the screws may come out of the
flimsy surface, causing the speakers to fall down
and be damaged, or result in personal injury.

● Do not fasten the speakers to wall with nails,

adhesives, or other unsound hardware. Long­term use and vibrations may cause them to fall
down.

● To avoid accidents resulting from tripping over

loose speaker cords, fix them to the wall.

● Select a proper position on the wall to mount the

speaker and the bracket so that no one will hit
his head or face on the sticking part of the
bracket, resulting in personal injury.

SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS

65 mm

3

Tapping screw
(Available at the
hardware store)

Wall/ wall

support

Mounting
bracket
(type B)

Min.
12 mm

■ If you want to mount the speaker

on a commercially available
speaker stand

The provided mounting bracket (type C) which has 1
pair of screw holes (at an interval of 60 mm) are
available to mount the speaker on a speaker stand.
* Those screw holes can be used with M4 screws

only.

1 Attach the bracket to bottom of the speaker by using

the provided screw (type A) so that the convex part
of the bracket fits in grooved part on bottom of the
speaker as figured left.

2 Mount the speaker on the speaker stand by using

the screw holes on the bracket.

Note

The mounting bracket (type C) is provided for each of 5
speakers.

Mounting
bracket
(type C)

Screw
(type A)

60 mm

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FROM TCD–AV1

FRONT

INPUT

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

MARK

CENTER REARREAR

RL RCL

L

R

ANTENNA

FM

75Ω UNBAL.

GND AM

VIDEO

SIGNAL

TO SW-AV1

MARK

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

AUDIO

OUTPUT

IN

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO 1

OUT IN

VCR

OUT IN

TAPE/MD

FROM TCD–AV1

INPUT

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

MARK

L

R

TO SW-AV1

MARK

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

AUDIO

OUTPUT

■ Making a system connection between the main control unit (TCD-AV1) and

the power amplifier/subwoofer (SW-AV1)

CONNECTIONS

CONNECTIONS

1 Connect the SYSTEM CONNECTOR terminals on

both units with each other by using the provided
system connector cable.
* When connecting the system connector cable to

both terminals, take notice of the directions of
each SYSTEM CONNECTOR terminal’s face.

2 Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT terminals on TCD-

AV1 to the INPUT terminals on SW-AV1 by using
the provided connection cord.
* Make sure to connect the red plug of the

connection cord to the “R” (right) terminal and
connect the white plug to the “L” terminal.

Power amplifier/subwoofer

(SW-AV1)

Main control unit (TCD-AV1)

Audio
connection
cord
(provided)

System
connector
cable
(provided)

Never plug the AC supply lead of this system into the AC outlet until all connections are
completed.

When you have finished placing or installing all units in this system, begin making connections by following
instructions on this section.
This system needs 6 kinds of connections: system connection, speaker connection, antenna connection and external
unit connection, however the order of them is not important.

1

2

Caution

Be careful not to damage
the system connector
cable by placing
something heavy on the
cable, by fixing metal
fittings on the cable, by
tugging the cable, and so
on. Damaging the cable
will lead this system to a
breakdown.

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CONNECTIONS

Right front speaker Left front speaker Right rear speaker Center speaker Left rear speaker

■ Connecting the speakers (NX-AV1) to the power amplifier/subwoofer

(SW-AV1)

FROM TCD–AV1

FRONT

INPUT

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

MARK

L

R

CENTER REARREAR

R L R C L

FRONT CENTER REARREAR

R L R C L

Power amplifier/subwoofer
(SW-AV1)

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Connect the provided speakers (NX-AV1) to the
SPEAKERS terminals on the rear of SW-AV1.

All of the speakers (NX-AV1) are identical.

The speakers connected to the FRONT R and L
terminals should be used as the right and left front
speakers.
The speaker connected to the CENTER terminal
should be used as the center speaker.
The speakers connected to the REAR R and L
terminals should be used as the right and left rear
speakers.

Notes

● Do not connect speakers other than the provided
ones to SW-AV1.

● Use the provided speaker cords for the connections.
Normally, use the short cords to connect with the
front and center speakers, and use the long ones to
connect with the rear speakers.

● The provided tag sheet for speaker cords is useful
for preventing wrong connections between speakers
and SW-AV1.

How to Connect:

Connect the provided speaker cords between the
SPEAKERS terminals on the power
amplifier/subwoofer (SW-AV1) and the speaker
terminals on each speaker (NX-AV1) properly as
shown below. If the connections are faulty, no sound
will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the
polarity of the speaker wires is correct, that is the + and
– markings are observed. If these wires are reversed,
the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.

As a sure method, connect the wire with a silver line to
the + terminals on both the power amplifier/subwoofer
(SW-AV1) and speaker, and connect the wire with no
line to the – terminals on both of them.

Caution
Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other
as this could damage SW-AV1 and/or speakers.

On SW-AV1:

Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)

➀

Press up the tab.

➁

Insert the bare wire.
[Remove approx.
5mm (1/4”)
insulation from the
speaker wires.]

➂

Press down the tab
and secure the
wire.

On NX-AV1:

Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)

➀

Press the tab.

➁

Insert the bare wire.
[Remove approx.
5mm (1/4”)
insulation from the
speaker wires.]

➂

Release the tab and
secure the wire.

CONNECTIONS

➀

➁

➂

L

FRONT

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ANTENNA

FM

75Ω UNBAL.

GND AM

ANTENNA

FM

75Ω UNBAL.

GND AM

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

ANTENNA

FM

75Ω UNBAL.

GND AM

or

Earth rod

7.5 m (25 feet)

15 m (49 feet)

ANTENNA

FM

75Ω UNBAL.

GND AM

VIDEO

SIGNAL

TO SW-AV1

AUDIO
OUTPUT

IN

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO 1

OUT IN

VCR

OUT IN

TAPE/MD

MARK

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

■ Antenna connection

(1) Supplied FM antenna

Connect the FM antenna wire to the corresponding
terminal and direct the FM antenna wire to the direction
where the strongest signal can be received.

(2) Supplied AM (MW/LW) loop antenna

Connect the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna wires to the
corresponding terminals. Position the AM (MW/LW)
loop antenna for optimum reception. Place the AM
(MW/LW) loop antenna on a shelf etc., or install it on
the rack or wall with screws (not provided).

Notes

•

When static is still heard even after adjusting the
position of the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna, try
reversing the wire connections (right to left).

•

Do not place the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna on the
unit. It will result in noise generation, since the unit
is equipped with digital electronics. Place the AM
(MW/LW) loop antenna away from the unit.

(3) External FM antenna

Use an external FM antenna instead of an indoor FM
antenna if you need better reception. Consult your
dealer.

(4) External AM (MW/LW) antenna

Use an external AM (MW/LW) antenna if you need
better reception. Consult your dealer.

Note

When using an external AM (MW/LW) antenna, be
sure to keep the wire of the AM (MW/LW) loop antenna
connected.

CONNECTIONS

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■ Connecting external components

This system can be connected with external audio and video components. Make connections between this system
and other components using RCA pin plug connector cables correctly, that is to say L (left) to L and R (right) to R.
Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this system.

CONNECTIONS

Main control unit (TCD-AV1)

Main control unit

(TCD-AV1)

Monitor TV

ANTENNA

FM

75Ω UNBAL.

GND AM

VIDEO

SIGNAL

TO SW-AV1

MARK

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

AUDIO

OUTPUT

IN

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO 1

OUT IN

VCR

OUT IN

TAPE/MD

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

LINE OUT

LINE IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM AV–1

POWER

PUSH

OPEN/CLOSECDTUNER TAPE/MD VCR VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2/VOLUME

MHz

K

Hz

TRACK PRESET

PRO LOGIC DSP OFF
ENHANCED MONO MOVIE
ROCK CONCERT VIDEO
DISCO HALL STADIUM

TIMER
F REP

SLEEP
AUTO ST
MEMORY
PTY HOLD

MEMORY

TIME ADJ

AUTO/MAN’L

TIMER

PRESET/BAND

HOUR MIN

REPEAT

DISPLAY

//

VIDEO 2

PHONES

L

R

VIDEO

VIDEO L AUDIO R

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT L

AUDIO OUT R

VIDEO 2

Video cassette recorder

Tape deck, MD recorder, etc.

Camcorder, etc.

LD player, etc.

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■ Connecting the AC supply lead

•

After completing all connections, plug the AC supply
lead into a convenient AC outlet.

•

Unplug the AC supply lead from the AC outlet if this
system is not to be used for a long period of time.

CONNECTIONS

TV MODE switch

This system is designed for use with the NTSC and
PAL television formats. Set this switch to the position
for the format your monitor TV employs.

PAL: Outputs signals in the PAL format no matter

which format (PAL or NTSC) of video signal is
sent from an external video unit to this system.
Set to this position if your monitor TV employs
the PAL format.
Note: In this position, the On Screen Display
function of this system will not work unless a
video signal is input to this system.

AUTO: Outputs signals in the same format as the

video signal input to this system employs.
Set to this position if your monitor TV can be
switched in between the PAL and NTSC
formats automatically.

NTSC: Outputs signals in the NTSC format no matter

which format (PAL or NTSC) of video signal is
sent from an external video unit to this sytem.
Set to this position if your monitor TV employs
the NTSC format.

Note

Make sure to input a video signal which employs the
same format that your monitor TV employs, otherwise
a picture will not be played back normally.

For General model only

ANTENNA

FM

75Ω UNBAL.

FM:100/50
AM:10 /9kHz

AUTO

PAL NTSC

GND AM

VIDEO

SIGNAL

TO SW-AV1

MARK

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

FREQUENCY

STEPTVMODE

AUDIO

OUTPUT

IN

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO 1

OUT IN

VCR

OUT IN

TAPE/MD

TV

MODE

AUTO

PAL NTSC

FM:100/50

AM: 10 /9kHz

FREQUENCY

STEP

FROM TCD–AV1

FRONT

INPUT

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

MARK

CENTER REARREAR

RL RCL

L

R

240V

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

To AC outlet

FREQUENCY STEP switch

Because the interstation frequency spacing differs in
different areas, set the FREQUENCY STEP switch
(located at the rear) according to the frequency
spacing in your area. Before setting this switch,
disconnect the AC supply lead of this unit from the AC
outlet.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General model only)
The voltage selector on bottom of the power
amplifier/subwoofer (SW-AV1) must be set for
your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into
the AC main supply.
Voltages are 110/120/220/240V AC, 50/60 Hz.

General model only

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CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

FRONT PANEL

1 POWER switch

Press this switch to switch the power on. Press it again
to switch this system into the standby mode.

2 Disc tray

When you will play back a compact disc, load the disc
on this tray. When the CD playback is finished, unload
the disc from this tray. Open and close this tray by
pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button.

3 Remote control sensor

Receives signals from the remote control transmitter.

4 Display panel

Shows various information. (Refer to page 21 for
details.)

5 Input selector buttons

Select a program source to listen to or watch. When a
button is pressed, the name of selected source appears
on the display.
If this system is in the standby mode, pressing one of
these buttons turns this system on and selects the
corresponding input source.

6 Control door

See page 20 for how to open and close the control door.

7 OPEN/CLOSE button

Opens and closes the disc tray.
If this system is in the standby mode, pressing this
button turns this system on, then selects the CD player,
and then opens the disc tray.

MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM AV–1

POWER

OPEN/CLOSE

CD

TUNER TAPE/MD VCR VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2/VOLUME

MEMORY

TIME ADJ

AUTO/MAN’L

TIMER

PRESET/BAND

HOUR MIN

REPEAT

DISPLAY

//

VIDEO 2

PHONES

RDS START FREQ PS/PTY/RT/CTRDS MODE

PUSH OPEN

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 0

A B C D E

F GH I

Letters in the shaded area ( ) are
printed on U.K. and Europe models only.

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8 CD input selector button [ (Stop), /

(play/pause)]

When an input source other than the built-in CD player
is selected, pressing this button selects the CD player
as an input source and starts playback if a disc is
loaded on the disc tray.
While playing back a disc, pressing the lower side
( / ) of this button pauses the playback. Pressing
the lower side again resumes the playback.
While playing back a disc, pressing the upper side ( )
stops the play.

9 TUNER input selector button

[ (up)/ (down)]

When an input source other than the built-in tuner is
selected, pressing this button selects the tuner as an
input source.
When the tuner is in the automatic or manual tuning
mode, this button is used for tuning search. Pressing
the upper side ( ) makes a tuning search to higher
frequencies, and pressing the lower side ( ) makes a
tuning search to lower frequencies.
When the tuner is in the preset tuning mode, this button
is used for selecting a preset station number. Pressing
the upper side ( ) selects a higher preset station
number and pressing the lower side ( ) selects a
lower preset station number.

<For U.K. and Europe models only>

When the tuner is in the PTY SEEK mode, pressing
this button changes the currently selected program
type.

0 VOLUME button [ (up)/ (down)]

Pressing the upper side ( ) raises and pressing the
lower ( ) side lowers the volume of whole sound
output of this system.

A PHONES jack

When you listen with headphones, connect the
headphones to the PHONES jack. You can listen to the
sound to be output from the front speakers through
headphones.
When listening with headphones privately, switch off
the digital sound field processor (so that no DSP
program name is illuminated on the display) by
pressing the DSP ON/OFF button on the remote
control transmitter.

B MEMORY button

This button is available when the tuner is selected.
When this button is pressed, “MEMORY” flashes on the
display for about 5 seconds. During this period, select
a desired preset station number by pressing the

TUNER “ ” or “ ” button on the front panel (or the
PRESET station number selector “ ” or “ ” button

on the remote control transmitter) and press the
MEMORY button again to enter the displayed station
into the memory.
When this button is pressed and held for about 2
seconds, the automatic preset tuning begins. (Refer to
page 37 for details.)

TIME ADJ

This button is also used for setting the built-in clock.
(See page 25 for details.)

C AUTO/MAN’L button

Press this button to switch the tuning mode to
automatic or manual. To select the automatic tuning
mode, press this button so that “AUTO” lights up on the
display. To select the manual tuning mode, press this
button so that “AUTO” goes off.

TIMER

This button is also used for setting the built-in timer.
(See pages 49 to 50 for details.)

D PRESET/BAND button

Whenever this button is pressed, the mode of tuner is
changed to the FM band reception mode, AM band
reception mode and the preset tuning mode in turn.

<For U.K. and Europe models only>

The mode of tuner is changed to the FM mode, MW
mode, LW mode and the preset tuning mode in turn.

E DISPLAY button

Used for setting the built-in clock, timer, etc. (See
pages 25 and 49 to 50 for details.)

F VIDEO 2 input terminals

Connect an auxiliary video or audio input source unit
such as a camcorder to these terminals. The source
connected to these terminals can be selected by the
corresponding input selector button.

CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

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CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Open and close the control door

When it is not necessary to operate controls inside the control door, close the door.
To open the door To close the door

//

VIDEO 2

PHONES

//

VIDEO 2

PHONES

Press until it “clicks”.

Press until it “clicks”.

G (skip)/ (search)

When the CD player is selected, this button is used for
the skip search or the manual search (in reverse
direction).

HOUR

Used to change “hour” when setting the clock or timer.

RDS MODE (for U.K. and Europe models only)

When the tuner is selected, pressing this button turns
the tuner into the PTY SEEK mode.

H (search)/ (skip)

When the CD player is selected, this button is used for
the skip search or the manual search (in advance
direction).

MIN

Used to change “minute” when setting the clock or timer.

RDS START (for U.K. and Europe models only)

When the tuner is selected, press this button to begin
searching for a station after the desired program type is
selected in the PTY SEEK mode.

I REPEAT button

When the CD player is selected, pressing this button
turns the CD player into the single repeat play mode.
(In this mode, “REP” lights up on the display.)
Pressing this button again changes into the full repeat
play mode (In this mode, “F REP” lights up on the
display.), and pressing once more cancels the repeat
play mode.

FREQ PS/PTY/RT/CT (for U.K. and Europe models
only)

When an RDS station is received, pressing this button
changes the display mode into the PS mode, PTY
mode, RT mode and/or CT mode (if the station
employs those RDS data services), and frequency
display in turn.

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CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

DISPLAY PANEL

1 DSP program indicators

The name of a selected DSP program lights up when
the built-in digital sound field processor and/or the
Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder is on.

2 DSP OFF indicator

Lights up if neither the digital sound field processor nor
the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder is on. In this
state, sound output is 2-channel stereo.

3 Track number indicator

When the CD player is selected, the currently selected
track number is shown here.

4 Preset number indicator

When the tuner is selected and it is in the preset tuning
mode, the currently selected preset number is shown
here.

5 Multi-information display

Displays various information, for example station
frequency, playing time of compact disc and name of
selected input source.

6 (F) REP indicator

When the CD player is selected and it is in the single
repeat play mode, “REP” lights up. When the CD player
is in the full repeat play mode, “F REP” lights up.

7 TIMER indicator

Lights up while the built-in timer is functioning.

8 SLEEP indicator

Lights up while the built-in SLEEP timer is functioning.

9 ST indicator

Lights up when an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient
signal strength is received.

0 MEMORY indicator

When the MEMORY button is pressed, this indicator
flashes for about 5 seconds. During this period, the
displayed station can be programmed to the memory
by selecting a desired preset station number and then
pressing the MEMORY button again.

A AUTO indicator

Lights up when the tuner is in the automatic tuning
mode.

B PTY HOLD indicator (for U.K. and Europe

models only)

Lights up while the search is performed in the PTY
SEEK mode.

MHz

K

Hz

TRACK PRESET

PRO LOGIC DSP OFF
ENHANCED MONO MOVIE
ROCK CONCERT VIDEO
DISCO HALL STADIUM

TIMER
F REP

SLEEP
AUTO ST
MEMORY
PTY HOLD

1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 0

A B

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CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

For tuner

1 PRESET station number selector (/ )

buttons

Controls tuner.

: Selects lower preset station number.

: Selects higher preset station number.

If the tuner is not selected as the input source, pressing
one of these buttons selects the tuner, and then selects
a preset station number.
If this system is in the standby mode, pressing one of
these buttons turns this system on, and then operates
in the same way.

For CD player

2 Open/close ( ) button

Opens and closes the disc tray.

3 Repeat ( ) button

Pressing this button turns the CD player into the single
repeat play mode. (In this mode, “REP” lights up on the
display.)
Pressing this button again changes into the full repeat
play mode (In this mode, “F REP” lights up on the
display.), and pressing once more cancels the repeat
play mode.

POWER

SLEEP

VOLUME

TEST

ON/OFF

C/R/D

CENTER/REAR

/DELAY

PRESET

TUNER

CD

DSP

LEVEL

PROGRAM

SUBWOOFER

INPUT

AMP

1

0
A

D

E

5

2

8
9
B

C

3
7

4

6

For
Tuner

For CD
player

For
DSP

For the
System

4 Stop ( ) button

Stops playing back the disc.
If the CD player is not selected as the input source,
pressing this button selects the CD player with the CD
player stopped.
If this system is in the standby mode, pressing this
button turns this system on, and then operates in the
same way.

5 Play/pause ( / ) button

Pressing this button starts playing back a disc.
Pressing this button again pauses the playback, and
pressing it once more resumes the playback.
If the CD player is not selected as the input source,
pressing this button selects the CD player and starts
playing back a disc.
If this system is in the standby mode, pressing this
button turns this system on, and then operates in the
same way.

6 Skip (search) ()/() buttons

Used for the skip search or the manual search.

For DSP

7 CENTER/REAR/DELAY and LEVEL (+/–)

buttons

Adjust the center channel output level (CENTER), the
rear channel output level (REAR) and the delay time
(DELAY).
Select the item which you want to adjust by pressing
the CENTER/REAR/DELAY button and adjust its level
or time by pressing the LEVEL (+/–) button.

8 DSP ON/OFF button

Switches on/off the digital sound field processor
(including the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder).

9 TEST button

Used for speaker balance adjustment. (For details,
refer to pages 26 to 27.)

0 PROGRAM selector (/ ) buttons

When the built-in digital sound field processor
(including the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder) is on,
whenever the “ ” or “ ” button is pressed, the
currently selected DSP program is changed in turn.
The name of selected program lights up on the display.

A SUBWOOFER level (+/–) buttons

Pressing the “+” button raises and pressing the “–” button
lowers the output level to the subwoofer (SW-AV1).

For the system

B SLEEP button

This button is used to turn the built-in SLEEP timer on
and off, and to set the SLEEP time. (See page 51 for
details.)

C POWER switch

Turns the power to this system on and turns this
system in the standby mode alternately.

D INPUT selector (/ ) buttons

Whenever the “ ” or “ ” button is pressed, the
currently selected input source is changed in turn.
The name of selected input source is shown on the
display.

E VOLUME (+/–) buttons

Pressing the “+” button raises and pressing the “–” button
lowers the volume of whole sound output of this system.

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English

CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

E-24

Standby mode

While the power is on, pressing the POWER switch
(or the POWER switch on the remote control
transmitter) switches the system to the Standby
mode. (In this mode, the display shows only the
time.) In this mode, main voltage is still present
inside the system. If you want to switch off the
system completely, disconnect the AC power plug
from the AC outlet.

TURNING THE POWER TO THIS SYSTEM ON OR IN THE STANDBY MODE

TURNING THE POWER TO THIS SYSTEM ON OR IN THE STANDBY MODE

If the AC supply lead is connected to the AC outlet, this
system can be turned on and turned into the standby
mode by pressing the POWER switch on the front
panel of the main control unit or the POWER switch on
the remote control transmitter.

•

While the power is on, the display on the main
control unit shows the name of currently selected
input source or other information.
In the standby mode, the display shows only the
time.

Automatic function to turn the system into the
standby mode

The power of this system will be automatically turned into
the standby mode if there is no operation on the control
parts of this system, and no playback of CD for about 30
minutes.
* This function is not available unless time setting is

made on the built-in clock.

Direct input source selection

When this system is in the standby mode, pressing an
input selector button will turn the power on and select
the corresponding input source.

MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM AV–1

POWER

OPEN/CLOSECDTUN

/

PUSH OPEN

POWER

SLEEP

VOLUME

TEST

ON/OFF

C/R/D

CENTER/REAR

/DELAY

PRESET

TUNER

CD

DSP

LEVEL

PROGRAM

SUBWOOFER

INPUT

AMP

E-25

English

ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE LISTENING OPERATIONS

SETTING THE CLOCK

1 While the power is on, press the DISPLAY button to

display the time. If this system is in the standby
mode, you can proceed to the next step.

2 While holding the TIME ADJ button pressed, press

the HOUR button and set the hour.
* Press the HOUR button once to advance the time

by 1 hour. Press and hold to advance
continuously.

3 While holding the TIME ADJ button pressed, press

the MIN button and set the minute.
* Press the MIN button once to advance the time by

1 minute. Press and hold to advance
continuously.

* The hour setting will not advance even if minute is

advanced from “59” to “00”.

Europe, U.K., Australia and Singapore models use
a 24-hour display. U.S.A. and Canada models use
a 12-hour display shown by “AM (PM) 12:00”. For
General model, either the 24-hour display or the
12-hour display is selected depending on the
setting of the FREQUENCY STEP switch on the
rear panel, so you cannot select a desired type
freely.

In the event of a power failure or when the AC
supply lead is disconnected.

The time display will go out, however, the clock will
function for about 5 minutes without power supply. So
you do not have to reset the time if the AC power
supply is resumed within about 5 minutes.
When the AC power supply is resumed after more than
5 minutes pass without power supply, the time display
will flash on and off to indicate that the time must be
reset.

If desired, you can adjust brightness of the display.

1 Press and hold the DISPLAY button for more than 2

seconds so that “DIMMER±0” appears on the
display.

2 Holding the DISPLAY button pressed, press the

“ / ” button once or more to increase or press
the “ / ” button once or more to decrease
brightness.

This adjustment can be made even though this system
is in the standby mode.

Control range

When the power is on: ±0 to –6 (Preset value: ±0)
In the standby mode: +3 to –3 (Preset value: ±0)

ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY

MEMORY

TIME ADJ

AUTO/MAN’L

TIMER

PRESET/BAND

HOUR MIN

REPEAT

DISPLAY

//

MEMORY

TIME ADJ

AUTO/MAN’L

TIMER

PRESET/BAND

HOUR MIN

REPEAT

RDS MODE RDS START FREQ PS/PTY/RT/CT

DISPLAY

//

MEMORY

TIME ADJ

AUTO/MAN’L

TIMER

PRESET/BAND

HOUR MIN

REPEAT

RDS MODE RDS START FREQ PS/PTY/RT/CT

DISPLAY

//

1

2

3

Changes

Changes

E-26

ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE LISTENING OPERATIONS

SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT

M

R

R

This procedure lets you adjust the sound output level
balance between the front, center, and rear speakers
using the built-in test tone generator. When this
adjustment is performed, the sound output level heard
at the listening position will be the same from each
speaker. This is important for the best performance of
the built-in Dolby Pro Logic surround decoder.

The adjustment of each speaker output level
should be done at your listening position with the
remote control transmitter. Otherwise, the result
may not be satisfactory.

1 Press the POWER switch to turn the power on.
2 Press the VOLUME “–” (or “ ”) button to decrease

the volume to minimum until “MIN” is shown on the
display.

3 If no DSP program name is illuminated on the

display, press the DSP ON/OFF button so that a
name of program lights up on the display.

4 Press the TEST button.

* “TEST” appears on the display.

5 Press the VOLUME “+” button to increase the

volume.
* Volume level is shown on the display.

You will hear a test tone (like pink noise) from the left
front speaker, then the center speaker, then the right
front speaker, and then the rear speakers, for about
two seconds each. The display changes as shown
below.

* The test tone from the left rear speaker and the right

rear speaker will be heard at the same time.

(L and R)

1

2

5

2

3
4

1

4

ESET/BAND

REPEAT

POWER

DISPLAY

PUSH

PHONES

MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM AV–1

OPEN/CLOSE

CD

MEMORY

AUTO/MAN’L

PRESET/BAND

VIDEO 2

PRO LOGIC DSP OFF
ENHANCED MONO MOVIE
ROCK CONCERT VIDEO
DISCO HALL STADIUM

TUNER TAPE/MD VCR VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2/VOLUME

TRACK PRESET

TIME ADJ

//

HOUR MIN

DISPLAY

TIMER

REPEAT

OPEN/CLOSE

TIMER

SLEEP

F REP

AUTO ST
MEMORY

K

Hz

MHz

PTY HOLD

ENHANCED
ROCK CONCE
DISCO HALL

/

CD

PRO LOG

PRESET

TUNER

CD

CENTER/REAR

/DELAY

C/R/D

ON/OFF

TEST

SLEEP

POWER

DSP

AMP

LEVEL

PROGRAM

SUBWOOFER

INPUT

VOLUME