Yamaha DSP-A2 User Manual

NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP-A2

CINEMA DSP 7ch

VOLUME

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

–dB

BASS TREBLE BALANCE

VCR 2

VIDEO AUX

REC OUT

VCR 1

TV/DBS

PHONO

TUNER

DVD/LD

SOURCE

TAPE/MD

VIDEO AUX

EFFECT

EXT. DECODER

l0l

STANDBY/ON

PHONES

BASS

EXTENSION

TONE

BYPASS

SPEAKERS

PROGRAM

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

BRUKSANVISNING

MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

BRUKSANVISNING

MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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AMPLIFICATEUR AUDIO-VIDEO

SET MENU

NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER

G B R T

Congratulations!

You are the proud owner of a Yamaha Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP) System—an extremely sophisticated audio component. The DSP system takes full 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 the DSP system will sonically transform your room into a wide range of listening environments—anything from a famous concert hall to a cozy jazz club. In addition, you get incredible realism from most of surround-sound encoded video sources available in the market using the builtin Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder, Dolby Digital Decoder and DTS Decoder.

Seven built-in channels of amplification on this model mean that no additional amplifiers are required to enjoy advanced digital sound field processing.

Rather than tell you about the wonders of digital sound field processing, however, let’s get right down to the business of setting up the system and trying out its many capabilities. Please read this operation manual carefully and store it in a safe place for later reference.

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CAUTION .................................................................. 2

INTRODUCTION ....................................................... 3

Features .................................................................... 3

What’s DSP?............................................................. 4

GETTING STARTED ................................................ 7

Getting started.......................................................... 7

Unpacking.............................................................. 7

Opening and closing the front cover ...................... 7

Installing batteries in the remote controller ........... 8

Notes about the remote controller.......................... 8

Controls and their functions................................... 9

Front panel............................................................. 9

Display panel........................................................ 11

PREPARATION ...................................................... 12

Speaker setup......................................................... 12

Connections ........................................................... 14

Audio/video source equipment ............................ 14

Speakers ............................................................. 21

Plugging in this unit ............................................. 24

On screen display.................................................. 25

Selecting the output modes

(“SET MENU” mode) ............................................. 26

Speaker balance adjustment ................................ 29

BASIC OPERATION ............................................... 32

Playing a source .................................................... 32

Recording a source to tape (or MD) or dubbing

from tape (or MD) to tape (or MD)......................... 37

Sound control......................................................... 39

Using digital sound field processor (DSP) ......... 40

Playing a source with an effect of the digital

sound field processor (DSP)................................ 40

Adjusting output level of the center, right rear,

left rear, front effect speakers and subwoofer...... 43

Brief overview of digital sound field programs...... 45

ADVANCED FEATURES ....................................... 50

SET MENU mode ................................................... 50

Creating your own sound fields .......................... 54

Setting the SLEEP timer ....................................... 59

REMOTE CONTROLLER ....................................... 60

Basic operation (Cover is open) .......................... 60

Using the “learning-capable” keys

(Cover is open)....................................................... 62

Using OPERATION CONTROL keys

(Cover is closed) ................................................... 64

Macro operations (Cover is closed) .................... 66

Methods of learning and clearing functions ....... 68

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 71

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................. 74

CONTENTS

1. To assure the finest performance, please read this manual

carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from windows,

heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose the unit to rain or water.

3. Never remove the unit cover. Contact your dealer if an object falls

inside the unit.

4. 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 on the wires themselves.

5. The openings on the unit cover 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 a well-ventilated area to prevent fire and damage.

Be sure to allow a space of at least 10 cm behind, 20 cm on the both sides and 30 cm above the top panel of the unit to prevent fire and damage.

6. The voltage used must be the same as that specified on this unit.

Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may result in fire or other accidents. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

7. Digital signals generated by this unit may interfere with other

equipment such as tuners, receivers or TVs. Move this unit farther away from such equipment if interference is observed.

8. Always set the VOLUME control to “– ∞” before starting the audio

source play. Increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level after playback has been started.

9. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents; this might

damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

10.Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section regarding

common operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty.

11.When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time,

disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

12.To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power plug and

antenna cable when there is an electrical storm.

13.Grounding or polarization – Precautions should be taken so that

the grounding or polarization of an appliance is not defeated.

14.Do not connect an audio unit to the AC outlet on the rear panel if

the equipment requires more power than the outlet is rated to provide.

15.Voltage Selector (China and General models only)

The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply. Voltages are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of your unit in the space below. Model: 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 UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this mode, this unit is designed to consume a small amount of power.

WARNING Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise this unit may be damaged.

IF THIS UNIT FAILS TO TURN ON WHEN THE STANDBY/ON SWITCH IS PRESSED:

The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be set to either end. If so, set the switch to either end when this unit is in the standby mode.

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 WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:

Blue: NEUTRAL Brown: LIVE

As 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 : Read this before operating your unit.

REAR

SWITCHED

AC OUTLETS

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

CENTER : 4ΩMIN. / SPEAKER FRONT :6Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

REAR:6Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B:4Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

A B :8Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

CENTER : 8ΩMIN. / SPEAKER FRONT :8Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

REAR:8Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B:8Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

A B :I 6Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

( SURROUND )

SET BEFORE POWER ON

I00W MAX.

TOTAL

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

(Europe model)

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7 Channel Power Amplification

Main: 100W + 100W (8Ω) RMS Output

Power, 0.02% THD, 20–20,000 Hz

Center: 100W (8Ω) RMS Output Power,

0.02% THD, 20–20,000 Hz

Rear: 100W + 100W (8Ω) RMS Output

Power, 0.02% THD, 20–20,000 Hz

Front effect:

25W + 25W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.05% THD, 1 kHz

Multi-Mode Digital Sound Field Processing

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Digital Sound Field Processor (DSP)

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Dolby Digital Decoder

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Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder

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DTS Decoder

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CINEMA DSP: Theater-like Sound Experience by the Combination of YAMAHA DSP Technology and Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS

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Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby Pro Logic Surround

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Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Balance Adjustment

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Speaker Output Mode Selection Capability for the Most Suitable Use of Your Speaker System

Others

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“SET MENU” Mode which Provides You with 8 Titles of Setting Changes and Adjustments for Optimizing this Unit for Your Audio/Video System

● BASS EXTENSION Button for Reinforcing

Bass Response

● On Screen Display Function Helpful in

Controlling This Unit

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REC OUT Selector which is Independent of Input Source Selection

● SLEEP Timer

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OPTICAL and COAXIAL Digital Audio Signal Terminals

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6 Channel External Decoder Input for Other Future Formats

● Video Signal Input/Output Capability

(Including S Video Connections)

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Multi-Functional

remote controller

with

“Learning” Capability

Features

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the exciting world of digital home entertainment. This unit is one of the most complete and advanced AV amplifier available. Some of the more advanced features may not be familiar to you, but they are easy to use. State-of-the-art technologies such as Dolby Digital and Digital Theater Systems (DTS) may be new to your home, but you have probably experienced the amazing realism they bring to feature films in theaters around the world.

To make the listening experience even more enjoyable, this unit includes a number of exclusive, digitally created listening environments known as digital sound fields. Choosing a sound field program is like transporting yourself to such venues as an outdoor arena, a European church, or a cozy jazz club. Take some time now to read more about these features and enjoy the new experiences this unit brings to your home theater.

Digital Sound Field Processing

Technological advances in sound reproduction over the last 30 years have enhanced the listening experience with improved clarity, precision and power. However, something has still been missing: The atmosphere and acoustic ambiance of the public venue. Our Yamaha engineers have extensively researched the nature of sound acoustics and the way sound reflects inside a room. We sent these engineers to famous theaters and concert halls around the world to measure the acoustics of those venues with sophisticated microphones. The data they collected is used to recreate these environments in digital sound fields. Some of these digital sound fields are created using data measured directly at the original venue; others are created from combinations of data to form unique environments for specific purposes.

Of course, that only solves half of the problem. These engineers have no way of knowing the acoustics of your listening room, so we’ve made it possible for you to adjust the various parameters of this data to tailor each virtual venue to your taste. You can use these sound fields to enhance any source and in combination with any of the following surround sound technologies. Some are designed especially for music, and some especially for movies.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

Dolby Pro Logic Surround has been used in movie theaters since the mid-seventies. It has also been available in home entertainment systems since the late eighties and continues to be a popular format for home theater systems. It uses four discrete channels and five speakers to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: two main channels (left and right), a center channel for dialog, and a rear channel for special sound effects. The rear channel reproduces sound within a narrow frequency range.

Most video tapes and laser discs include Dolby Pro Logic Surround encoding as do many TV and cable broadcasts. The Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder built into this unit employs a digital signal processing system that stabilizes each channel for even more accurate sound positioning than is available with standard analog processors.

Introduction

What’s DSP?

INTRODUCTION

English

Dolby Digital is the next level of Dolby Surround sound system developed for 35 mm film-movies by employing low bit-rate audio coding.

Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that provides completely independent multi-channel audio to you. Dolby Digital provides five full range channels in what is sometimes referred to as a “3/2” configuration: three front channels (left, center and right), and two surround channels. A sixth bass-only effect channel is also provided for output of LFE (low frequency effect), or low bass effects that are independent of other channels. (This is called the “subwoofer channel” or “LFE channel”.) This channel is counted as 0.1, thus giving rise to the term 5.1 channels in total.

Compared to Dolby Pro Logic that is referred to a “3/1” system (left front, center, right front and just one surround channel), Dolby Digital features two surround channels, called stereo or split surrounds, each offering the same full range fidelity as the three front channels.

By using the built-in Dolby Digital decoder, you can experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby Stereo Digital theater sound in your home. Wide dynamic range of sound reproduced by the five full range channels and precise sound orientation by the digital sound processing presents listeners much excitement and realism that has never been experienced before.

Dolby Digital forms 5.1 channels as mentioned left, and moreover, it can also form fewer channels, for example 2 channel stereo and monaural. You may be able to find some 2 channel stereo and/or monaural sources encoded with Dolby Digital in the market.

Laserdisc and DVD are home audio formats that could benefit from Dolby Digital. In the near future, Dolby Digital will also be applied to DBS, CATV and HDTV. The ongoing release of Dolby Stereo Digital theatrical films now underway will provide an immediate source of Dolby Digital encoded video software.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Copyright 1992 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems) system was developed to replace analog soundtracks of movies with six discrete channels of digital soundtracks, and now, it is installed in many theaters around the world. The DTS digital playback system changed the way we experienced movies in theaters with six discrete channels of superb digital audio.

The DTS technology, through intense research and development, made it possible to deliver a similar encode/decode discrete technology to home audio surroundsound entertainment. The DTS Digital Surround is an encode/decode system which delivers six channels of master-quality, 20-bit audio; technically

5.1 channels, which means 5 full-range (left, center, right and two surround) channels, plus a subwoofer (LFE) channel (as “0.1”). It is compatible with the 5.1 speaker configurations that are currently available for home theater systems

The DTS Digital Surround algorithm is designed to encode the six channels of 20-bit audio onto some laserdiscs, compact discs and DVDs with considerably less data-compression.

By using the DTS decoder built into this unit, you can experience the dramatic realism and impact of the DTS installed theater’s high quality sound in your home.

Laserdisc, compact disc and DVD are home audio format within which DTS can represent its high quality multi-channel audio. (In addition to movies on laserdiscs, many exciting new multi-channel music recordings will also become available in the form of DTS-encoded compact discs.)

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround”, are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

DTS Digital Surround

Dolby Digital

INTRODUCTION

Dolby Pro Logic + 2 Digital Sound Fields

Digital sound fields are created on the presence side and the rear surround side of the Dolby Pro Logic Surrounddecoded sound field respectively. They create a wide acoustic environment and emphasize surround-effect in the room, letting you feel much presence as if you were watching a movie in a popular Dolby Stereo theater.

This combination is available when the digital sound field program No. 8, 9, 10, 11 or “PRO LOGIC/Enhanced” of No. 12 is selected, and the input signal of the source is analog, PCM audio or encoded with the Dolby Digital in 2-channels.

Dolby Digital or DTS + 3 Digital Sound Fields

Digital sound fields are created on the presence side and the independent left and right surround sides of the Dolby Digital-decoded or the DTS-decoded sound field respectively. They create a wide acoustic environment and much surround effect in the room without losing high channel separation. With wide dynamic range of Dolby Digital or DTS sound, this sound field combination lets you feel as if you were watching a movie in the newest Dolby Stereo Digital theater or DTS installed theater. This is the most ideal home theater sound at the present time.

This combination is available when the digital sound field program No. 8, 9, 10, 11 or “DOLBY DIGITAL (or DTS DIGITAL SUR.)/Enhanced” of No. 12 is selected, and the input signal of the source is encoded with the Dolby Digital (except in 2-channels) or encoded with the DTS.

CINEMA DSP: Dolby Surround + DSP / DTS + DSP

The Dolby Surround sound and DTS systems show their full ability in a large movie theater, because movie sounds are originally designed to be reproduced in a large movie theater that uses a multitude of speakers. Trying to create a sound environment similar to that of a movie theater in your home is difficult because of the room size, material inside the walls, the number of speakers, and so on. In other words, your listening room is very different from a movie theater.

However, Yamaha DSP technology allows you to create nearly the same sound experience as that of a large movie theater in your home by compensating for the lack of presence and dynamics in the listening room with original digital sound fields combined with Dolby Surround or DTS Digital Surround sounds.

The YAMAHA “CINEMA DSP” logo indicates those programs that are created by the combination of YAMAHA DSP technology and Dolby Surround or DTS.

CINEMA DSP

INTRODUCTION

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GETTING STARTED

Getting started

Remote controller User function stickers

Batteries (size AA, LR6, UM-3)

Unpacking

Carefully remove this unit and accessories from the box. You should find the unit itself and the following accessories.

Close the front cover whenever the controls inside the panel are not used.

To open the front cover

Opening and closing the front cover

To close the front cover

Installing batteries in the remote controller

Since the remote controller will be used for many of this unit’s control operations, you should begin by installing the supplied batteries.

1. Turn the remote controller over and slide the battery

compartment cover in the direction of the arrow.

2. Insert the batteries (AA, LR6, UM-3 type) according to the

polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment.

3. Close the battery compartment cover.

4. After the batteries are inserted, press the RESET button

before using the remote controller.

Notes about the remote controller

Battery replacement

If you find that the remote controller must be used closer to the main unit, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new ones.

Notes

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Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries. (It is recommended to use an LR6 type to use the remote controller for a long period of time.)

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Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.)

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Remove the batteries if the remote controller is not used for an extended period of time.

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If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material and contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.

Remote controller operation range

Notes

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The area between the remote controller and the main unit must be clear of large obstacles.

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Do not expose the remote control sensor to strong lighting, in particular, an inverter type fluorescent lamp. Otherwise, the remote controller may not work properly. If necessary, position the main unit away from direct lighting.

RESET button

30°

Remote control sensor

Within approximately 6 m (19.7 feet)

GETTING STARTED

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Controls and their functions

Front panel

NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP A2

CINEMA DSP

7ch

VOLUME

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

–dB

PHONES

BASS

EXTENSION

BASS TREBLE BALANCE

TONE

BYPASS

VCR 2

VIDEO AUX

REC OUT

VCR 1

TV/DBS

PHONO

TUNER

DVD/LD

SOURCE

TAPE/MD

VIDEO AUX

NEXT EFFECT PROGRAM

SPEAKERS

SET MENU

EXT. DECODER

STANDBY/ON

l0l

D F HBI

23 4

87 9 0 C EG

1 STANDBY/ON switch

Press this switch to turn on the power. Press this switch again to set this unit in the standby mode. * A click from the switch and the initial rotation of the built-in

fan will be heard when the power is turned on. Standby mode

This unit is still using a small amount of power in this mode in order to be ready to receive infrared-signals from the remote controller.

2 Remote control sensor

Receives signals from the remote controller.

3 Display panel

Displays a variety of information. (Refer to page 11 for details.)

4 INPUT MODE button

Press this button to select how input signals are received from sources that output two or more types of signals. The “AUTO”, “DTS” and “ANALOG” modes are available. The “AUTO”, “D.D.RF”, “DTS”, “DGTL” and “ANALOG” modes are available for DVD/LD sources. Refer to page 35 for details.

5 INPUT SELECTOR

Turn this knob to select the input source. The selected source will be shown on the display.

6 Master VOLUME control

Simultaneously controls volume for all output sounds; front effect, main, rear, center and subwoofer. (The REC OUT level is not affected.) * The indicator on the master VOLUME control will flash when

the volume is decreased by pressing the MUTE key on the remote controller.

For the remote controller, refer to pages 60 to 61.

GETTING STARTED

SPEAKERS switches

Press the switch A or B (or both) for the main speakers you will use to select them. Press the switch for the main speakers you will not use again to cancel them. On the display panel, “SPEAKERS A” and/or “SPEAKERS B” will be illuminated, depending on which main speakers are being selected.

8 PHONES jack

Headphones can be plugged into this jack for private listening. You can listen to the sound to be output from the main speakers through headphones. When listening with headphones privately, press both SPEAKERS A and B switches to cancel both of the main speakers A and B, and turn off the digital sound field processor by pressing the EFFECT button so that no DSP program name is illuminated on the display panel.

9 BASS EXTENSION button

Press this button inward (ON) to boost the bass frequency response at the main left and right channels while maintaining overall tonal balance. This function is effective for reinforcing the bass frequencies when a subwoofer is not used.

0 TONE BYPASS button

Press this button inward (ON) to bypass the tone (BASS and TREBLE) control circuitry. This function is used for outputting

pure sound and checking the tone control settings. The tone control circuitry can be used when this button is released outward (OFF).

A SET MENU –/+ button

Press this button once or more to make a setting change or adjustment for the function selected by pressing the NEXT button.

NEXT button

Press this button once or more to select a function in the SET MENU mode.

B BASS and TREBLE controls

Rotate these knobs to adjust the low and high frequency response for the left and right main channels only.

C EXT. DECODER button

Press this button to select the input signals from the EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT terminals as the input source. This function takes priority over the INPUT SELECTOR setting. “EXT. DECODER IN” will be illuminated on the display panel. The source selected with the INPUT SELECTOR knob becomes the current input source when “EXT. DECODER IN” is not illuminated on the display panel.

D BALANCE control

This knob controls the sound from the main speakers only. The balance of the output volume to the left and right main speakers can be adjusted to compensate for sound imbalances caused by the speaker location or listening room conditions.

E EFFECT button

Press this button to turn on and off the output from the center, rear and front effect speakers. The sound becomes normal 2channel when this function is turned off. However, this does not apply to Dolby Digital or DTS. The signals at all channels will be distributed to the main channels and output from the main speakers, even if the output from the center, rear and front effect speakers are turned off, when Dolby Digital or DTS is decoded.

F REC OUT selector

Rotate this knob to select the source for recording to an MD recorder (or tape deck) or VCR. This setting is independent of the INPUT SELECTOR setting, except when the REC OUT selector is set to the SOURCE position. Then the INPUT SELECTOR is used to select the source for recording to the MD recorder (or tape deck) or VCR.

G PROGRAM selector button

Press this button in the or direction to select a digital sound field processing program.

H VIDEO AUX terminals

Connect an auxiliary video or audio input source unit such as a camcorder to these terminals. A video unit with a S video output terminal can be connected to the S VIDEO terminal to obtain a high resolution picture. The source can be selected with the INPUT SELECTOR and REC OUT selector.

I Front cover

Refer to page 7 on how to open and close the front cover.

PHONES

GETTING STARTED

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Display panel

DIGITAL

PRO LOGIC

DSP

SPEAKERS AB

TAPE/MD

TUNER

PHONO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

VCR 1

VCR 2

V-AUX

SLEEP

2 31

546 7

1 indicators

Either of the “dts” indicators will be illuminated when the built-in DTS decoder is turned on. A red “dts” indicator will be illuminated when playing a compact disc or laserdisc encoded with DTS. An orange “dts” indicator will be illuminated when playing a DVD encoded with DTS. An orange “dts” indicator may be illuminated when playing a laserdisc encoded with DTS after a video-CD or DVD on a DVD/LD combi-player.

2 Multi-information display

This display shows the current DSP program and the status of adjustments and setting changes. Several statuses can be viewed at one time.

3 Input source indicators

One of the arrows for these indicators will be illuminated depending on which source is selected.

4 DIGITAL and PRO LOGIC indicators

The DIGITAL indicator will be illuminated when the built-in Dolby Digital decoder is on and the signals of the source encoded with Dolby Digital are not 2-channels. The PRO LOGIC indicator will be illuminated when the built-in Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder is on.

5 DSP indicator

This indicator will be illuminated when the built-in digital sound field processor is on.

6 SPEAKERS A/B indicators

One of these indicators will be illuminated depending on which main speakers are selected. Both indicators will be illuminated when both speakers A and B are selected.

7 SLEEP indicator

This indicator will be illuminated when the built-in SLEEP timer is on.

GETTING STARTED

This unit has been designed to provide the best sound field quality with a full seven-speaker system setup, using a pair of main speakers to output main source sounds, two extra pairs of effect speakers to generate the sound field plus one center speaker for dialog. We therefore recommend that you use a seven-speaker setup. A four-speaker system using only one pair of effect speakers for the sound field will still provide impressive ambience and effects, however, and may be a good way to begin with this unit. You can always upgrade to the full seven-speaker system later. In the 4 or 5 speaker system, the Digital Sound Field Processing is still performed, but the main speakers are used for both the main channels and the front effect channels.

Use of the center dialog speaker is recommended

When playing back a source with Dolby Pro Logic decoded, or playing back a source which contains center-channel signals with Dolby Digital or DTS decoded, dialog, vocals etc. are output from the center channel. Therefore, if you want to maximize the performance of your Audio/Video home theater system, it is recommended that you use a center channel speaker.

If, for some reason, it is not practical to use a center speaker, it is possible to enjoy the movie without it. Best results, however, are obtained with the full system.

Use of a subwoofer expands your sound field

It is also possible to further expand your system with the addition of a subwoofer and amplifier. The use of a subwoofer is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels, but also for reproducing signals at the subwoofer channel with high fidelity during playing back a source with Dolby Digital or DTS decoded. You may wish to choose the convenience of a Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, which has its own built-in power amplifier.

Speaker setup

m Speakers and speaker placement

Your full seven-speaker system will require three speaker pairs: the MAIN SPEAKERS (your normal stereo speakers), the FRONT EFFECT SPEAKERS and the REAR SPEAKERS, plus the CENTER SPEAKER. You may also be using a SUBWOOFER.

The MAIN SPEAKERS should be high performance models and have enough power handling capacity to accept the maximum output of your audio system. Other speakers do not have to be equal to the MAIN SPEAKERS. For precise sound localization, however, it is ideal to use high performance models that can reproduce sounds in full range for the CENTER SPEAKER, the FRONT EFFECT and REAR SPEAKERS.

Place the MAIN SPEAKERS in the ordinary position. Place the FRONT EFFECT SPEAKERS further apart than the MAIN SPEAKERS, on either side of and 0.5–1m behind and above the MAIN SPEAKER pair. Place the REAR SPEAKERS behind your listening position. They should be nearly 1.8m above the floor. Place the CENTER SPEAKER precisely between the two MAIN SPEAKERS. (To avoid interference, keep the speaker above or below the television monitor, or use a magnetically shielded speaker.) If using a SUBWOOFER, such as a Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, the position of the speaker is not so critical because low bass tones are not highly directional.

m Setting up your speaker system

Main speaker

Front effect speaker

Center speaker

Rear speaker

Subwoofer

PREPARATION

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4 Speaker System

Basic system.

You can enjoy widely diffused sound by only adding a pair of rear speakers to a basic stereo speaker system.

1E. SYS. SETUP—Set to 5ch. (See page 27.) 1A. CENTER SP—Set to NONE. (See page 26.)

6 Speaker System

Good for sound fields from 2-channel stereo sources.

When a normal stereo source is played back with the sound field programs No. 1 through No. 7, a sound effect matching that of a 7-speaker system can be obtained. The addition of front left and right effect speakers produces a more effective sound field.

1E. SYS. SETUP—Set to 7ch. (See page 27.) 1A. CENTER SP—Set to NONE. (See page 26.)

5 Speaker System

Good for Audio/Video sources.

By the use of a center speaker, center sounds (dialog, vocals etc.) are precisely localized.

1E. SYS. SETUP—Set to 5ch. (See page 27.) 1A. CENTER SP—Set to LRG or SML. (See page 26.)

7 Speaker System

This is the recommended speaker system, providing the best sound effects.

The rear speakers and the front effect speakers produces a 360-degree sound field, and the center speaker provides precise center localization. You can experience the amazing YAMAHA “CINEMA DSP” sound fields completely with the 7 speaker system.

1E. SYS. SETUP—Set to 7ch. (See page 27.) 1A. CENTER SP—Set to LRG or SML. (See page 26.)

m Recommended speaker system configurations

PREPARATION

Caution: Plug in this unit and other components after all connections are completed.

All connections must be correct, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also refer to the owner’s manual for each of your components.

Audio/video source equipment

●

Use RCA type pin plug cables for audio/video units with the exception described later.

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The output (or input) terminals of YAMAHA audio/video units numbered as 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. on the rear panel must be connected to the same-numbered terminals of this unit.

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

VCR 1

OUT

TUNER

VCR 2

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO SIGNAL VIDEO SIGNAL

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

MAIN

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

SURROUND

TV/DBS

DVD/LD

TAPE/MD

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

DVD/LD

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

RF SIGNAL

DIGITAL SIGNAL

GND

PHONO

TAPE/MD

( PLAY )

OUT

( REC)

AUDIO SIGNAL

OUTPUT

GND

OUTPUT

LINE OUT LINE IN

(Europe model)

Turntable

MD recorder, Tape deck, etc.

CD player

Tuner

m Basic connections of audio units

(*1): GND terminal (For turntable use)

Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to the GND terminal will normally minimize hum, but in some cases better results may be obtained with the ground wire disconnected.

: Indicates the direction of signals.

Connections

PREPARATION

(*1)

English

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

VCR 1

OUT

TUNER

VCR 2

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO SIGNAL

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

MAIN

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

SURROUND

TV/DBS

DVD/LD

TAPE/MD

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

DVD/LD

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

RF SIGNAL

DIGITAL SIGNAL

GND

PHONO

TAPE/MD

( PLAY )

OUT

( REC)

AUDIO SIGNAL VIDEO SIGNAL

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

(Europe model)

LD player or DVD player

TV monitor

m Basic connections of video units

Video cassette recorder 2

Video cassette recorder 1

TV/Satellite tuner

PREPARATION

VIDEO AUX terminals (on the front panel)

These terminals are used to connect a video input source such as a camcorder.

VIDEO AUX

S VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT L

AUDIO OUT R

Camcorder

: S-video cable

(Refer to page 19 for details about the S VIDEO terminal.)

(Europe model)

No connection

TV monitor

Scart-plug connector cable

MAIN PRE OUT

MAIN

COUPLER

TUNER

VCR 2

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VCR 2

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

MAIN

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

SURROUND

TV/DBS

TAPE/MD

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

DVD/LD

DIGITAL SIGNAL

VIDEO

AUDIO L

AUDIO R

For connecting with a TV monitor that uses a 21 pin connector for input (Europe and U.K. models only)

Make a connection as figured below with a commercially available scart-plug connector cable.

PAL/NTSC switch (China and General models only)

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

PAL: Set to this position if your TV monitor employs the

PAL format. * 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 unit.

NTSC: Set to this position if your TV monitor employs the

NTSC format. * 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 unit.

Note

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

CAUTION

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

PAL

NTSC

PAL/NTSC switch

PREPARATION

English

PREPARATION

Notes

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When you connect an audio/video unit to both of the digital and analog terminals of this unit, make sure to connect to both terminals of the same name.

●

Be sure to attach the covers when the OPTICAL terminals are not being used, in order to protect the terminals from dust.

●

In order to make this unit perform successful DTS-decoding, the DTS bitstream must not be altered, manipulated or corrupted in the process of sending the DTS bitstream from the DIGITAL OUT terminal of an external unit to a digital signal input terminal of this unit.

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All digital audio signal input terminals are applicable to the sampling frequency of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz.

: Optical fiber cable

: Coaxial cable

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

VCR 1

OUT

TUNER

VCR 2

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO SIGNAL VIDEO SIGNAL

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

MAIN

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

SURROUND

TV/DBS

DVD/LD

TAPE/MD

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

DVD/LD

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

RF SIGNAL

DIGITAL SIGNAL

GND

PHONO

TAPE/MD

( PLAY )

OUT

( REC)

AUDIO SIGNAL

COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL DIGITAL IN

MD recorder, DAT, etc.

CD player

TV/Satellite tuner

LD player or DVD player

(Europe model)

m Connecting to digital (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) terminals

If your CD player, MD recorder, LD player, DVD player, TV/satellite tuner, etc. are equipped with coaxial or optical digital audio signal output terminals, they can be connected to this unit’s COAXIAL or OPTICAL, or both terminals.

Digital audio signals are transmitted with less loss than analog audio signals. In addition, digital audio signal connections are necessary, especially for an LD player, a DVD player or a CD player to send signals encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS to this unit.

To make an optical digital connection between this unit and an external unit, remove the cover from each optical terminal, and then connect them by using a commercially available optical fiber cable that conforms to EIAJ standards. Other cables might not function correctly.

Even if you connect an audio/video unit to the OPTICAL (or COAXIAL) terminal of this unit, you must keep the unit connected with the same named analog audio signal terminals of this unit, because digital signal cannot be recorded by a tape deck or VCR connected to only analog audio signal terminals of this unit. You can switch the selection of input signals between “digital” and “analog” easily. (See page 35 for details.) * However, if you connect an MD recorder or DAT to this

unit’s OPTICAL TAPE/MD IN and OUT terminals, it can record input sources connected to this unit’s OPTICAL digital signal input terminals.

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

VCR 1

OUT

TUNER

VCR 2

OUT

AUDIO SIGNAL

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

MAIN

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

SURROUND

TV/DBS

DVD/LD

TAPE/MD

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

DVD/LD

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

RF SIGNAL

DIGITAL SIGNAL

GND

PHONO

TAPE/MD

( PLAY )

OUT

( REC)

AUDIO SIGNAL

DIGITAL OUT

ANALOG OUT

DOLBY DIGITAL

RF OUT

(Europe model)

PREPARATION

If your DVD/LD/CD combi-player has a DOLBY DIGITAL RF signal output terminal, connect it to this unit’s DIGITAL RF SIGNAL input terminal. Audio signals of an LD source encoded with the Dolby Digital are input to this unit by this connection. * To play back an LD source with the Dolby Digital decoded,

set the input mode of DVD/LD to “AUTO” or “D.D.RF”. (Refer to page 35 for details.)

It is also necessary to connect the DVD/LD/CD combi-player to this unit’s analog audio signal input terminals regardless of the DOLBY DIGITAL RF signal connection. This is for playing back a source with Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoded or in normal stereo (or monaural).

You must also connect the optical digital signal output terminal of the DVD/LD/CD combi-player to the OPTICAL DVD/LD digital signal input terminal of this unit. This connection is necessary for playing back a DVD source with Dolby Digital or DTS decoded, and playing back an LD source with DTS decoded.

Note

DOLBY DIGITAL RF audio input signal cannot be recorded by a tape deck, MD recorder or VCR. To record a source played back on the DVD/LD/CD combi-player, it must be connected to the OPTICAL digital audio signal input terminal and analog audio signal input terminals of this unit.

m Connecting to DOLBY DIGITAL RF output of the DVD/LD/CD combi-player

DVD/LD/CD combi-player

English

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

VCR 1

OUT

TUNER

VCR 2

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO SIGNAL VIDEO SIGNAL

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

m Connecting to S VIDEO terminals

If your video cassette recorder, LD player, etc. and your monitor are equipped with “S” video terminals, connect them to this unit’s S VIDEO terminals, and connect this unit’s S VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal to the “S” video input of your monitor. With this connection, you can play back and record high quality pictures. Otherwise, connect the “composite” video terminals from your video cassette recorder, LD player, etc. to the VIDEO terminals of this unit, and connect this unit’s VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal to the “composite” video input of your monitor.

Note

If video signals are sent to both S VIDEO input and VIDEO input terminals, the signals will be sent to their respective output terminals.

Notes about the Video superimpose

●

If you watch a video source that is connected to both S VIDEO and VIDEO input terminals of this unit, signals of screen display information are output from only the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal.

●

When no video signal is input to either S VIDEO or VIDEO input terminals of this unit, signals of screen display information are output from both S VIDEO MONITOR OUT and VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminals with a color background. * For China and General models, if the PAL/NTSC switch

on the rear panel is set to “PAL”, nothing will be output from either S VIDEO MONITOR OUT or VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal in this case.

S VIDEO terminals

This unit provides you with S VIDEO terminals in addition to standard type VIDEO terminals. S VIDEO terminals transmit video signals separated into luminance (Y) signals and color (C) signals. In comparison with S VIDEO terminals, standard type VIDEO terminals transmit “composite” video signals.

LD player or DVD player

TV/Satellite tuner

Video cassette recorder 1

Video cassette recorder 2

TV monitor

PREPARATION

: S-video cable

This unit is equipped with additional 6-channel audio signal input terminals (for left main, right main, center, left rear surround, right rear surround and subwoofer channels) for inputting signals from an external decoder of a future format to this unit. To listen to a sound by reproducing signals input to these terminals, press the EXT. DECODER button on the front panel so that “EXT. DECODER IN” appears on the display. By doing so, the signals input to these terminals are sent to the corresponding SPEAKERS terminals and OUTPUT terminals of this unit.

Notes

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When signals input to these terminals are selected, the digital sound field processor cannot be used.

●

The settings of “1A” to “1E” in the SET MENU mode have no effect on the signals input to these terminals. The setting of “1F. MAIN LEVEL” is effective. (Refer to pages 26 to 27 for details.)

●

The adjustments of the output level of the center speaker, rear speakers and subwoofer are effective when the signals input to these terminals are selected as the input source. (Refer to pages 43 to 44 for details.)

Connecting an external decoder of a future format to this unit

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

VCR 1

OUT

TUNER

VCR 2

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO SIGNAL VIDEO SIGNAL

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

MAIN

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

SURROUND

TV/DBS

DVD/LD

TAPE/MD

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

DVD/LD

COAXIAL OPTICAL

DIGITAL

RF SIGNAL

DIGITAL SIGNAL

GND

PHONO

TAPE/MD

( PLAY )

OUT

( REC)

AUDIO SIGNAL

SUBWOOFER OUT

SURROUND OUT

CENTER

OUT

MAIN OUT

External decoder

(Europe model)

PREPARATION

English

Speakers

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

CENTER

FRONT

CAUTION

MAIN

CENTER

FRONT REAR

( SURROUND )

PRE OUT

MAIN

SPEAKERS

COUPLER OUTPUT

REAR

MAIN

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

CENTER : 4ΩMIN. / SPEAKER FRONT :6Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

REAR:6Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B:4Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

A B :8Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

CENTER : 8ΩMIN. / SPEAKER FRONT :8Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

REAR:8Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B:8Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

A B :I 6Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

SUB

WOOFER

( SURROUND )

SET BEFORE POWER ON

Center speaker

Front effect speakers

Left

Right

Left

Right

Main speakers A

Rear speakers

Subwoofer system

Left

Right

Left

Right

Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear of this unit.

Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–)

➀

Loosen the knob.

➁

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

➂

Tighten the knob and secure the wire.

Banana Plug connections are also possible. Simply insert the Banana Plug connector into the corresponding terminal.

How to Connect:

Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with the wire of the proper gauge (keep as short as possible). 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.

Caution Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or any metal part of this unit. This could damage this unit or the speakers, or both.

PREPARATION

Main speakers B

WARNING Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise this unit may be damaged.

IF THIS UNIT FAILS TO TURN ON WHEN THE STANDBY/ON SWITCH IS PRESSED:

The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be set to either end. If so, set the switch to either end when this unit is in the standby mode.

Select the position whose requirements your speaker system meets.

(Upper position)

Center: The impedance of the speaker must be 4Ω or higher. Front effect:

The impedance of each speaker must be 6Ω or higher.

Rear: The impedance of each speaker must be 6Ω or

higher.

Main: If you use one pair of main speakers, the impedance

of each speaker must be 4Ω or higher. If you use two pairs of main speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 8Ω or higher.

(Lower position)

Center: The impedance of the speaker must be 8Ω or higher. Front effect:

The impedance of each speaker must be 8Ω or higher.

Rear: The impedance of each speaker must be 8Ω or

higher.

Main: If you use one pair of main speakers, the impedance

of each speaker must be 8Ω or higher. If you use two pairs of main speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 16Ω or higher.

m IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

CAUTION

SPEAKERS

REAR

MAIN

SWITCHED

AC OUTLETS

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

CENTER : 4ΩMIN. / SPEAKER FRONT :6Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

REAR:6Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B:4Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

A B :8Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

CENTER : 8ΩMIN. / SPEAKER FRONT :8Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

REAR:8Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B:8Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

A B :I 6Ω

MIN. / SPEAKER

( SURROUND )

SET BEFORE POWER ON

I00W MAX.

TOTAL

(Europe model)

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

Note on main speaker connections:

One or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit. If you use only one speaker system, connect it to either the

SPEAKERS A or B terminals.

Note on a subwoofer connection:

You may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce low frequencies or to output low bass sound from the subwoofer channel when reproducing discrete signals. When using a subwoofer, connect the SUBWOOFER terminal of this unit to the INPUT terminal of the subwoofer amplifier, and connect the speaker terminals of the subwoofer amplifier to the subwoofer. With some subwoofers, including the Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, the amplifier and subwoofer are in the same unit. Such a subwoofer needs only the connection between the SUBWOOFER terminal of this unit and the INPUT terminal of the subwoofer. (Refer to page 23 for details about the SUBWOOFER terminal.)

PREPARATION

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