Yamaha DSP-A990 User Manual

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NATURAL SOUND DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING AMPLIFIER DSP-A990

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PRO LOGIC

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SOUND FIELD
PROCESSOR

CINEMA DSP

7ch

DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING AMPLIFIER / OPERATION MANUAL

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AMPLIFICATORE DIGITALE DI PROCESSAMENTO DEL CAMPO SONORO / LIBRETTO D’ISTRUZIONI

AMPLIFICADOR DE PROCESAMIENTO DE CAMPO DE SONIDO DIGITAL / MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

BEDIENINGSHANDLEIDING VOOR DIGITALE GELUIDSVELDPROCESSING-VERSTERKER

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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 Dolby-Surround encoded video sources using the built-in Dolby Pro
Logic Surround Decoder.

Seven built-in channels of amplification on the DSP-A990 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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT, HUMIDITY, DUST
AND VIBRATION

Keep the unit away from locations where it is likely to be
exposed to high temperatures or humidity—such as
near radiators, stoves, etc. Also avoid locations which
are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration
which could cause mechanical damage.

2. INSTALL THE UNIT IN WELL-VENTILATED
CONDITION

The openings on the cabinet assure proper ventilation
of the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the
temperature inside the cabinet 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 and on the both sides and at least 20 cm
above the top panel of the unit. Otherwise it may not
only damage the unit, but also cause fire.

3. KEEP THE AC POWER PLUG
DISCONNECTED DURING VACATION ETC.

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

4. AVOID PHYSICAL SHOCKS

Strong physical shocks to the unit can cause damage.
Handle it with care.

5. DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT OR ATTEMPT
REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS YOURSELF

This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer
all maintenance to qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Opening the unit and/or tampering with the internal
circuitry will make servicing difficult and will endanger
you and your unit.

6. MAKE SURE POWER IS OFF BEFORE
MAKING OR REMOVING CONNECTIONS

Always turn power OFF prior to connecting or
disconnecting cables. This is important to prevent
damage to the unit itself as well as other connected
equipment.

7. HANDLE CABLES CAREFULLY

Always plug and unplug cables—including the AC
cord—by gripping the connector, not the cord.

8. CLEAN WITH A SOFT DRY CLOTH

Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean
the unit. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.

9. ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT POWER
SOURCE

Make sure that the power source voltage specified on
the rear panel matches your local AC mains supply.

10.KEEP AWAY FROM TUNERS

Digital signals generated by the unit may interfere with
other equipment such as tuners, receivers or TVs. Move
the system farther away from such equipment if
interference is observed.

IMPORTANT!

Please record the model and 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.

Voltage Selector (General Model only)

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

WARNING

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

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 the 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.

This product complies with the radio frequency
interference requirements of the Council Directive
82/499/EEC and/or 87/308/EEC.

PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC
power source as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the apparatus itself is turned off.

PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS..................................1

SETUP & ADJUSTMENT...................................................................3

1-1. GETTING STARTED....................................................................3

1-2. SETUP........................................................................................10

1-3. CONTROLS & ADJUSTMENTS...............................................20

1-4. ADJUSTMENT...........................................................................24

GENERAL OPERATION...................................................................28

2-1. PLAYING A SOURCE................................................................28

2-2. RECORDING A SOURCE TO AUDIO/VIDEO TAPE

(OR DUBBING FROM A TAPE TO ANOTHER)........................29

2-3. DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS.....................................31

2-4. SELECTING SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS..............................31

2-5. MUTING THE EFFECT SOUND...............................................32

2-6. SUPERIMPOSED VIDEO PROGRAM/P ARAMETER

DISPLA Y.....................................................................................32

2-7. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SOUND FIELD PR OGRAMS.........33

2-8. REMOTE CONTR OL “LEARNING”FUNCTION.......................38

CREATING YOUR OWN SOUND FIELDS.......................................40

3-1. SELECTING AND EDITING PROGRAM PARAMETERS .......40

3-2. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD

PARAMETERS...........................................................................42

TROUBLESHOO TING......................................................................45

SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................46

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CONTENTS

1-1. GETTING STARTED

Unpacking

If you hav en’t already done so, carefully remove this unit and its
accessories from the box and wrapping material.You should find the
unit itself and the following accessories.

Installing the Remote Control Unit Batteries

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

1. Turn the remote control unit over and slide the battery
compartment cover downward in the direction of the arrow.

2. Insert the batteries (R6, AA, UM-3 type), being careful to align
them with the polarity markings on the inside of the battery
compartment.

3. Close the battery compartment cover.

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SETUP & ADJUSTMENT

Remote control

User program sheets

Batteries

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When you notice that remote control operation has become
erratic, or the distance from which the remote control will function
has decreased, it’s time to replace the batteries.Always replace all
batteries at the same time.

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Make sure that the YPC/USER/LEARN switch on the remote
control unit is set to the YPC or USER position for normal
operation.

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This remote control uses an advanced, highly directional infrared
beam.Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote
control sensor on the main unit when operating.

Remote control transmitter operation range

Notes

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There should be no large obstacles between the remote
control transmitter and the main unit.

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If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong
lighting (especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc.),
it might cause the remote control transmitter to work
incorrectly. In this case, reposition the main unit to avoid
direct lighting.

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, b ut chances are y ou’ll still notice
something missing, the acoustic environment of the live concert hall.
Extensive research into the e xact 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.What’ s more , our
technicians, armed with sophisticated measuring equipment, have
even made it possible to capture the acoustics of a variety of actual
concert halls, jazz clubs, theaters, etc.from around the world, to
allow you to accurately recreate an y one of these liv e performance
environments, all in your o wn home .

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Within approximately
6 m (19.7 feet)

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder program lets y ou
experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby Surround mo vie
theater sound in your own home.Dolby Pro Logic gets its name from
its professional-grade steering logic circuitry, which provides greater
effective channel separ ation for a much higher degree of realism than
the “passive”Dolby Surround circuits found in toda y’s typical home
audio/video equipment.Dolby Pro Logic Surround provides a true
center channel, so that there are four independent channels, unlik e
passive Dolby Surround, which has in effect only three channels:left,
right, and rear.This 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.

This Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder employs a digital signal
processing system.This system improves the stability of sound at
each channel and 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 Dolb y Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Additionally licensed under Canadian patent number
1,037,877.“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround + DSP

Additionally you can enjoy sound en vironment created by the

combination of Dolby Pro Logic and YAMAHA DSP.

Precise sound
movement and orientation by the Dolby Pro Logic technology is
added to sound fields which are precisely recreated on the
basis of actual acoustic environments by the DSP technology,
so it is suitable for any Audio/Video source with video image.
This combination is used on sound field programs No. 8 through
No.11, and “Enhanced DOLBY PRO LOGIC” of No.12.

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

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CINEMA DSP

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Video superimpose

If you connect your video cassette recorder, video disc player,
video monitor, etc.to this unit, you can take adv antage of this unit’s
capability to display program titles , par ameter data and information
about other various settings and adjustments on your video monitor’s
screen.This information will be superimposed over the video image.

If there is no video source connected or it is turned off, the
information will be displayed o ver a blue colored background.

NOTE:The program titles, parameter data and other information are
also displayed on the display panel of this unit.

Open/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

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CONCERT HALL 1

Hall A in Europe

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Setting Up Your Speaker System

This unit has been designed to provide the best sound field
quality with a full sev en-speak er system setup, using two extra pairs
of effect speakers to gener ate the sound field plus one center
speaker for dialog, when using Dolb y Pro Logic Surround decoding.
We theref ore recommend that y ou use a seven-speaker setup.A
four-speaker system using only one pair of effect speakers f or 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 upgr ade 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

With digital sound field programs No .8 through No.12, by using
either the Directional Enhancement circuit or the Dolby Pro Logic
decoder, decoded signals will be output from the center channel.
Therefore, if y ou w ant to maximiz e the performance of your
Audio/Video home theater system, it is recommended that y ou use a
center channel speaker .

If for some reason it is not practical to use a center speak er, it is
possible to enjoy mo vie vie wing without it.Best results, howe v er, are
obtained with the full system.

It is also possible to further expand your system with the addition
of a subwoofer and amplifier.You may wish to choose the
convenience of a Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer
System, which has its own built-in pow er amp.

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4 Speaker System

Simplest system.

You can enjoy widely diffused sound by
only adding two additional speaker units
at the rear.

FRONT MIX switch—Set to ON.
(See page 13.)
Center Mode—Set to PHNTM.
(See page 26.)

5 Speaker System

Good for Audio/Video sources and
Dolby Pro Logic Surround.

With sound field programs No. 8
through No. 12, which utilize the center
speaker effect, more precise center
localization can be obtained.

FRONT MIX switch—Set to ON.
(See page 13.)
Center Mode—Set to NRML or WD.
(See page 26.)

6 Speaker System

Good for sound fields from 2-channel
stereo sources.

With 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.

FRONT MIX switch—Set to OFF.
(See page 13.)
Center Mode—Set to PHNTM.
(See page 26.)

7 Speaker System

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

With sound field programs No. 1
through No. 7, using both sets of effect
speakers (front and rear), reproduces
the most effective sound field. With the
sound field programs No. 8 through No.
12, the center speaker provides precise
center localization.

FRONT MIX switch—Set to OFF.
(See page 13.)
Center Mode—Set to NRML or WD.
(See page 26.)

Four Possible Types of Speaker System Configurations Recommended

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Speakers and Speaker Placement

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

You will probably use your present stereo speak ers as the MAIN
SPEAKER pair.The front effect and rear effect do not need to be
equal with the MAIN SPEAKERS, although the center speaker
should be as close as possible.They should have enough power
handling capacity to accept the maximum output of the DSP system
or the external amps that will drive them.

Place the MAIN SPEAKERS in the normal position.

Place the FRONT EFFECT SPEAKERS further apart than the
MAIN SPEAKERS, on either side of and a fe w feet behind and above
the MAIN SPEAKER pair.

Place the REAR EFFECT SPEAKERS behind your listening
position.They should be nearly six feet up from the floor.

Place the CENTER SPEAKER precisely between the two MAIN
SPEAKERS.(To avoid interference, keep the speaker abo ve or
below the television monitor, or use a magnetically shielded speaker.)

If using a SUBWOOFER, such as a Yamaha Active Servo
Subwoofer System, the position of the speak er is not so critical
because low bass tones are not highly directional.

Main speaker Effect speaker Center speaker

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1-2. SETUP

Before you start making connections make sure all related electronic components are turned OFF.

REAR PANEL

5ch 7ch

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TV/DBS

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MIX

LOW

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MAIN IN

MAIN CH

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MAIN

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6 Ω MIN./HAUT–

PARLEUR

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6 Ω MIN./HAUT–

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1 Audio Signal Connection Jacks (f or A udio Source Equipment)

Connect the inputs and/or outputs of your audio equipment.

2 Audio/Video Signal Connection Jacks (for Video Source

Equipment)

Connect the audio and video inputs and/or outputs of your video
equipment.In place of the VIDEO jac ks , the S VIDEO jacks can
be used for higher resolution and improved picture quality if your
VCR, monitor, etc.are equipped with S-VIDEO connectors.

3 Main Level Switch

Normally set to “0 dB”.If desired, you can decrease the main­channel output level at the MAIN speaker terminals by 10 dB by
setting this switch to “–10 dB”.

4 Pre Out Jacks

Main-channel line output.Connected with jumper bars to MAIN
IN jacks when the built-in amplifier is used.Connected to input
jacks of external stereo power amplifier (MAIN IN or TAPE PLAY
jacks of integrated amplifier or receiv er) when using external
amplification.

5 Main In Jacks

Line input to built-in main-channel amplifier.Connected with
jumper bars to PRE OUT jacks when the built-in amplifier is used.
Not connected when using an external power amplifier.

6 Main Speaker Terminals

When using this unit’s b uilt-in main-channel amplifier, connect the
main speakers here.The jumper bars must be plugged in to
connect the MAIN IN jacks to the PRE OUT jacks .

7 Front Effect Speaker Terminals

When using the built-in front-channel amplifier, connect the front
effect speakers here .

8 Center Speaker Terminals

When using the built-in center-channel amplifier, connect one or
two center speakers here.

9 Center Speaker Impedance Switch

Set to “A + B”when using two center speakers, or to “A OR B”
when using only one center speaker .

0 Rear Effect Speaker Terminals

When using the built-in rear-channel amplifier, connect the rear
effect speakers here .

A GND T erminal

Connects the ground wire of the turntable to produce minimum
hum.In some cases, however, better results may be obtained
with the ground wire disconnected.

B Video NTSC/PAL Switch (General Model only)

Set this switch to the position corresponding to the standard
that your video equipment employs.

C Front Effect Out Jacks

Front-channel line output.Not connected when the built-in
amplifier is used. Can be connected to input jacks of an
external stereo power amplifier driving the front effect
speakers.

D Front Mix Switch

Set to “OFF (7ch)”when setting up a full 7 or 6 speaker system,
or to “ON (5ch)”when setting up a 5 or 4 speaker system.

E Rear Effect Out Jacks

Rear-channel line output. Not connected when the built-in
amplifier is used. Can be connected to input jacks of an
external stereo power amplifier driving the rear effect speakers.

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F Low Pass Jack

When using a subwoofer, connect its amplifier input to this
jack.Frequencies below 200 Hz from the left main, right main
and center channels are output to this jack.

G Center Out Jack

Center-channel line output.Not connected when the built-in
amplifier is used.Can be connected to input jack of an e xternal
power amplifier to drive the center speak er.

H Voltage Selector (General Model only)

Be sure to set to the line voltage in your area before applying
power. Consult your dealer if unsure of the correct setting.

I Switched AC Outlets

You may plug other audio components into these sockets as
long as their combined power consumption does not exceed
the specified value shown.“Switched” means that these
components are turned on and off by this unit’s power switch.

J Unswitched AC Outlet (General Model only)

The total power consumption of audio components plugged
into this socket should not exceed the specified value shown.
“Unswitched”means that power is available even when this unit
is off.

NOTE:If an external power amplifier is connected to the front
effect or rear effect output jacks, the corresponding internal
amplifier will be turned off and no output will be available at the
speaker terminals.

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REAR PANEL SWITCH AND CONTROL SETTINGS

There are sever al switches and controls on the rear panel that
you’ll hav e to chec k before operating your system, and it’s a good
idea to do it before you connect cab les .Locate the MAIN LEVEL
slide switch (3) and FRONT MIX slide switch (D).Make sure the
MAIN LEVEL switch is set to “0 dB”and the FRONT MIX switch is set
to “OFF”for 7 or 6 speaker driving.

In a 5 or 4 speaker system, set the FRONT MIX switch to “ON”.

Next, set the NTSC/PAL switch (B) to the position corresponding
to the standard which your video equipment employs .(General Model
only)

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTIONS

Make sure that you ha v e the left (L) and right (R) channels
correctly connected.That means that jacks marked “L”on this unit
must be connected to jacks marked “L”on other units. Likewise with
the “R”jacks.This is easy if you remember to always use the red plug
for the “R”jacks and the white plug for the “L”jacks.

With speaker connections you must also be sure that the polarity
is correct.For each amplifier and each channel, connect the plus (+)
terminal of the amplifier to the plus terminal of the speaker, and
connect the minus (–) terminal of the amplifier to the minus terminal
of the speaker .To keep track of polarity, use a speaker cable that has
one of the two wires marked by a stripe or a different color.

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TV/DBS

GND

AUX 1

PHONO

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AUDIO OUT

LINE OUT
LINE IN

OUTPUT

GND

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE EQUIPMENT TO THIS UNIT

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If you have YAMAHA components numbered as 1, 2, 3, etc. on the rear panel, connections can be made easily by making sure to
connect the output (or input) terminals of each component to the same-numbered terminals of this unit.

Monitor TV

Tuner

Tape deck 1

CD player

TV/Satellite tuner

Video cassette recorder 1

Video disc player

Video cassette recorder 2

Tape deck 2

Turntable

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CONNECTING TO S VIDEO JACKS

If your video cassette recorder , video disc player, etc.and your
monitor are equipped with “S”(high-resolution) video terminals,
connect them to this unit’s S VIDEO jacks, and connect this unit’s
S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack to the “S” video input of your monitor .
Otherwise, connect the composite video jacks from y our video
cassette recorder, video disc player, etc.to the VIDEO jac ks of this
unit, and connect this unit’s VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack to the
composite video input of your monitor.

NOTE:If video signals are sent to both S VIDEO input and VIDEO
input jacks, the signals will be sent to their respectiv e output jac ks
independently.

NOTE:If your unit is the General Model, be sure the NTSC/PAL
switch has been correctly set to the standard that your video
equipment employs.Singapore model has no switch and uses the
NTSC standard, while other models without a switch use the PAL
standard.

Notes about the Video superimpose

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

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

is set to “PAL”, nothing will be output from either S VIDEO

MONITOR OUT or VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack in this case.

TV/DBS

S-VIDEO
OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO
OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO
OUT

VIDEO
OUT

Monitor TV

TV/Satellite tuner

Video cassette recorder 1

Video disc player

Video cassette recorder 2

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

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

CONNECTING SPEAKER SYSTEMS

Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire of
the proper gauge, cut 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, + and – markings are
observed.If these wires are rev ersed, the sound will be unnatur al
and will lack bass.Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other
or any other metal part as this could damage this unit and/or
speakers.

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

Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)

➀ Unscrew 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.

NOTE:Banana Plug connections are also possible (Australia and
General models only).Simply insert the Banana Plug connector into
the corresponding terminal.

1

2

3

Monitor TV

Scart-plug
connector
cable

No connection

TV/DBS

VIDEO

AUDIO L

AUDIO R

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CONNECTING THE MAIN SPEAKERS TO THIS UNIT

Connect the MAIN speakers to the MAIN speaker output
terminals of this unit. Make sure that the jumper bars between the
PRE OUT and MAIN IN jacks on the rear panel are in place.It is also
possible to use an external power amplifier if more po w er is desired.
In this case, remove the jumper bars and connect the PRE OUT
jacks to the INPUT jacks of a stereo po wer amplifier with a stereo pin
cable—making sure to connect the left and right channels correctly.
Connect the MAIN speakers to the speaker output terminals of the
power amplifier.

NOTE:If an external amplifier is used for the main speakers, it is
recommended to use the MAIN speaker terminals of this unit for the
rear effect speakers .
Connect the REAR output jacks to the MAIN IN jacks with a pin cord.
This combination is highly upgraded and ideal for the division of
sound quality, because the rear channel output of the Audio/Video
system is equally important as the center channel.

PRE OUT

INPUT

Main speaker

This unit

Main speaker

Power amplifier

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CONNECTING THE EFFECT SPEAKERS AND THE
CENTER SPEAKER(S) TO THIS UNIT

Connect the FRONT effect speak ers to the FRONT effect
speaker output terminals of this unit.

If the FRONT effect speak ers are not used, the FRONT MIX
switch should be set to “ON”.

Connect the REAR effect speakers to the REAR effect speaker
output terminals of this unit.

Connect the CENTER speaker to the CENTER speaker output
terminals. If you will be using one CENTER speaker, connect it to
either the A or B terminals and set the CENTER speaker impedance
switch to “A OR B”(bottom position). If using two CENTER speakers,
connect them to the A and B terminals, and set the switch to “A + B”
(top position).If, ho wever, you will not be using a CENTER speaker,
be sure to set the Center Mode to “PHNTM”(phantom). (See page

26.)

NOTE:The speaker connections above are fine for most
applications.If for some reason, howev er, you wish to use an external
power amp for an y or all of the effect and center channels, connect
the line level output jack(s) for each channel to the INPUT jacks of
the external amp and connect the corresponding speaker pair to the
speaker terminals of the external amp.

NOTE:If the pin plug is inserted in the FRONT/REAR output jacks,
the speaker output from the built-in amplifier will be cut off.

LR

LR

Front effect
speaker

Rear effect
speaker

Rear effect
speaker

Front effect
speaker

This unit

Center speaker

Center speaker

Center speaker

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ADDING A SUBWOOFER

You may wish to add a subwoof er to reinforce the bass
frequencies.

This unit provides a line-lev el subw oofer output, which contains
only the frequencies under 200 Hz from the main and center
channels.Connect the LOW PASS jack to the INPUT jack 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.

5ch 7ch

ON OFF

FRONT

MIX

LOW

PASS

REAR

Subwoofer system

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1-3. CONTROLS & ADJUSTMENTS

FRONT PANEL

1 Power Switch

* STANDBY Mode

While the power is on, pressing the POWER key on the remote
control unit switches the unit to the STANDBY mode. (In this
mode, the power indicator is half illuminated.)

2 Power Indicator

Lights up while the power is on.

3 Display Panel

Shows program names, par ameters and information about other
various settings and adjustments.

4 SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR Indicator

Lights up while the built-in Sound Field Processor is being
activated.

5 PRO LOGIC DECODER Indicator

Lights up while the built-in Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder is
being activated.

PHONO

TV/DBS

PRO LOGIC

DECODER

SOUND FIELD

PROCESSOR

INPUT SELECTOR VCR I CD LD

0

234567 8 9

ACDEF HG

1

B

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6 Remote Control Sensor

Signals from the remote control unit are received here.

7 Input Source Indicators

Shows the currently selected input source by lights up the
corresponding indicator.

8 Input Selector Switch

Sequentially selects the input source that you want to listen to
and/or watch in the

§§ or ©© direction.The indicator

corresponding to the selected input source lights up.The
selected input source is also shown by the display panel and
the monitor screen (When the monitor is on).

9 Input Selector Switches for VCR 1, CD and LD

Directly selects VCR 1, CD or LD as the input source .

0 Phones Jack

Plug in headphones here for private listening.If the FRONT
MIX and EFFECT switches are on, the effect channels will be
heard along with the main channels.Otherwise the main
channels only will be heard.

A Rec Out Switch

Used to select the source to be recorded to tape deck or VCR
independent of the selection of input source.When pressed,
the indicator corresponding to the currently selected source to
be recorded flashes.While an indicator is flashing, you can
change the selection of the source to be recorded with the
input selector switches.The selected source is also shown by
the display panel and the monitor screen (when the monitor is
on).

B Input T rim Control

Adjusts the input level of each source respectively.

C Program Selector

Sequentially selects the digital sound field processing
programs in the + or – direction.

D Effect Switch

Normally ON, this switch can be turned OFF to disable output
from the center and effect speakers so that the sound
becomes normal 2-channel stereo.

E Bass and Treble Controls

Adjust the sound to match your tastes.Can also be used to
compensate for room acoustics.Defeated in the center
position.

F Balance Control

Adjusts the left and right output volume to the Main Speakers
to compensate for sound imbalance caused by speaker
positions or listening room conditions.

G Auxiliary Input Jacks (AUX 2)

Connect an auxiliary video or audio input source equipment
such as a camcorder to these jacks.If the connected video
equipment has a S video output terminal, connect it to the S
VIDEO jack to obtain a high resolution picture.The source
connected to these jacks can be selected by the input selector
switch.

H Master Volume Control

Simultaneously controls signal level at all outputs: front effect,
main, rear effect, center, and subwoofer. (This does not affect
TAPE REC OUT level.)

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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

1 T r ansmit/Learn Indicator

In LEARN mode, lights to indicate that the ke y just pressed is
ready for learning input.In USER mode, blinks when a learned
key is pressed to show that a control signal has been sent to your
equipment.

2 YPC/USER/LEARN Switch

Set to YPC for operating this unit and Yamaha Audio/Video units.
Set to USER for using learned key functions .Set to LEARN for
learning new control functions.(See page 38.)
(“YPC” is the abbreviation of YAMAHA Preset Code.)

3 Power K e y

Turns the POWER on mode to the STANDBY mode and vice
versa.

4 Input Selector Keys

Select the input source.

5 CD/LD Function Keys

Operate functions on your Yamaha CD player and LD player.
When the 1/2 Switch is set to 1, they operate the CD pla y er, and
when set to 2, they operate the LD pla y er.

6 Blank Keys

Have no preset functions , so are used for learning other remote
controller’s functions only.

7 Test Switch

When pressed, sends a signal to the main left, center, main
right, and rear effect speakers in turn, and when pressed once
again, sends a signal to the main and front effect speakers in
turn for easy comparison of level settings.

TRANSMIT

/LEARN

YPC

LEARN

USER

12

POWER TV VCR 1 VCR 2

AUX 1

PHONO

TAPE

TUNER

CD

AUX 2

CD

-

LD

VCR 2

VCR 1 TV/DBS LD

TEST A/B/C/D/E

TUNER

VCR

-

TV

PRESET/CH

HALL 1 HALL 2 HALL 3 CHURCH

1234

ROCK

CONCERT

FRONT
LEVEL

JAZZ CLUB

ENTERTAINMENT

ON SCREEN

CENTER

LEVEL

PARAMETER

EFFECT

RESET CLEAR

ON/OFF

REAR

LEVEL

MUTING

SET MENU

TV

THEATER

5678

CONCERT

VIDEO

VIDEO

THEATER

MOVIE

THEATER

PRO LOGIC

MASTER
VOLUME

9

10 11 12

TV/VCR

TAPE

-

VCR

DIR A PLAY DIR B

DECK

A/B PAUSE STOP

CHAPTER

PAUSE/STOP

PLAY

DIAPLAY

STILL SEARCH

1

3

2

4

5

7

9

8

0
A

BCDE

FG

M
6

K

J

H

L

I

6

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8 Front Level +/– Keys

Increase (+) or decrease (–) the volume le v el of the front effect
speakers.

9 Center Level +/– Keys

Increase (+) or decrease (–) the volume le v el of the center
speaker(s).

0 Rear Level +/– Ke ys

Increase (+) or decrease (–) the volume le v el of the rear effect
speakers.

A Reset Button

Press this button to “reset”the internal microcomputer which
controls remote control operations.Microcomputer “reset” is
necessary when the remote control freezes.
* Pressing the RESET button will not erase learned functions.

B On Screen Display Key

Changes the type of display showing the prog ram name and
parameters, or information about various settings and
adjustments on the connected monitor’s screen.
Whenever pressed, the screen changes to a full display, a simple
display and no displa y in turn.

C Clear Button

Used in USER or LEARN mode to erase a learned function.(See
page 39.)

D Effect On/Off Key

Cuts off the sound’s output from the front, rear effect and center
speakers.T o restore the output from those speakers, press this
key again.

E Parameter Select Ke ys

Select DSP program parameters, or titles of the items in the SET
MENU mode.

F Muting Ke y

Mutes the master volume le v el b y 20 dB .While muting, the
indicator on the master VOLUME control flashes on and off
continuously.

G Parameter +/– Ke ys

Edit DSP program parameters or used f or settings and
adjustments in the SET MENU mode.

H Master Volume +/– Keys

Increase (+) or decrease (–) the master volume le v el.

I Parameter/Set Menu Switch

When set to the PARAMETER position, the Parameter Select
Ke ys and Parameter +/– Keys will select and edit DSP program
parameters.When set to the SET MENU position, the Par ameter
Select Ke ys and Parameter +/– Keys are used for settings and
adjustments in the SET MENU mode.

J Program Select Keys (1 through 12)

Select DSP programs 1 through 12.

K Tuner Function Ke ys

Operate Yamaha tuner functions.

L Tape Deck Function K e ys

Operate Yamaha tape deck functions.

M 1/2 Switch

When the YPC/USER/LEARN Switch is set to YPC , this switches
the CD/LD Function Ke ys to k e ys for use with either the CD
player or LD player.(“1”for the CD pla y er and “2” f or the LD
player.) When the YPC/USER/LEARN Switch is set to USER or
LEARN, this switch selects the group 1 or 2 of the learnable
function keys.(See page 38.)

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1-4. ADJUSTMENT

MAIN/CENTER/EFFECT SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE
ADJUSTMENT

This operation uses an internal test-tone generator for balancing
the levels of the main, center and effect speakers.

1. Depress the TEST switch on the remote control so that “TEST
DOLBY SUR.” appears on the display panel to enter test mode.A
hiss-like calibration signal should be heard from the left main
speaker , center speak er(s), right main speak er and rear effect
speakers in turn (see diagram).Adjust the master VOLUME to a
normal listening level.
* The state of test-tone output is shown by the display panel and

the monitor screen.(On the monitor screen, it is shown by an

image of audio listening room.) This is con venient for adjusting

each speaker level.

2. Adjust the center and rear level by using the CENTER and REAR
LEVEL +/– keys on the remote control so that the sound coming from
the corresponding speakers seems to be at the same level as that
from the main speakers when you are at a normal listening position.
If there is insufficient volume from the eff ect speak ers , y ou may
decrease the main speaker volume level by setting the MAIN LEVEL
switch on the rear panel to “–10 dB”, and adjust the center and rear
level again.Volume controls on external power amplifiers may also
be adjusted if necessary to achieve proper balance.

3. For the front eff ect speak er level adjustment, depress the TEST
switch on the remote control again so that “TEST DSP”appears on
the display panel.A calibration signal should be heard from the main
speakers and the front effect speak ers in turn (see diagram).

4. Adjust the front level by using the FRONT LEVEL +/– ke ys on the
remote control so that the speaker volume is the same as that of the
main speakers.

NOTE:If not using a center speaker, be sure to set the CENTER
MODE to the PHNTM (phantom) position.You will then hear the
center channel test tone from the left and right main speakers.

When this adjustment is finished, press the TEST switch once

again.

NOTE:Once you have completed these adjustments, use only
VOLUME control of this unit or MASTER VOLUME keys of the
remote control unit to adjust the whole listening volume.Do not
change any other volume setting in the system.

Left main Center Right main

Rear

LEFT CENTER RIGHT

SURROUND

Main Front
MAIN FRONT

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INPUT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

This adjustment is important for obtaining the best performance
from the internal circuits of this unit.The optimum input level of this
unit is pre-adjusted on the basis of the CD source lev el.This
adjustment should be performed on all input sources in your system
respectively, so that their levels match the CD source le vel as closely
as possible.

1. Select the CD source.

2.

Play the source.

3. Increase the setting of the master VOLUME control to a
convenient listening level (you will use this as y our “reference”level).

4. Select any other source in your system (VCR, tuner, etc.) and
play that source.

5. Adjust the level of the source to be approximately equal to your
CD player’s “reference”lev el b y using the INPUT TRIM control.

* This adjustment can also be done with the remote control unit.

For using the remote control unit, ref er to “5.Input lev el
adjustment (INPUT LVL TRIM)”on page 27.

6. In the same way, adjust lev els of other sources .

NOTE:The adjustments will be saved until it is readjusted.

PHONO

TV/DBS

INPUT SELECTOR VCR I CD LD

CD

MASTER

VOLUME

PHONO

TV/DBS

INPUT SELECTOR VCR I CD LD

TUNER

Front panel

Remote control

or

Front panel

Front panel

Remote control

or

Front panel

Remote control

or

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OTHER IMPORTANT SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS
IN THE “SET MENU”MODE

Make the follo wing fiv e types of settings and adjustments before
enjoying audio and video sources.Note that these settings and
adjustments cannot be done without monitoring the display
information (or the information display ed on the monitor screen).

1. CENTER MODE

2. CENTER GEQ

3. PARAMETER INIT

4. MEMORY GUARD

5. INPUT LVL TRIM

METHOD OF SETTING AND ADJUSTMENT

As described on page 6, you can make these settings and
adjustments watching the information display ed on the monitor
screen (or superimposed over the video image).So, first turn the
monitor on.

1. Set the PARAMETER/SET MENU switch to the SET MENU
position on the remote control unit.

2. Select the item (title) on which you will make a change .

3. Select any desired position or edit parameters on the item.

In the same way, make a setting or adjustment on any other item.

DESCRIPTIONS OF THE ITEMS

1. Selecting Center Mode (CENTER MODE NRML/WD/
PHNTM)

In Normal (NRML) position, any frequency below 100 Hz will

be divided between the main left and main right speakers.For this
reason even a speaker smaller than the main left and right
speakers can obtain a sufficient effect.

In Wide (WD) position, all range of frequencies for the center-

channel are output to the center speaker. Select this position if a
high quality center speaker is being used.

If not using the center speaker(s), be sure to select Phantom

(PHNTM) position, and the audio signals for the center channel
are output to the main speakers.

Remote control

Remote control

Remote control

PARAMETER

SET MENU

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2. Adjusting Center Channel Graphic Equalizer (CENTER
GEQ)

The built-in five band graphic equalizer is used to tailor, over a

±6 dB range, the overall output frequency response of the center
channel.The five bands cover the complete audible sound
spectrum and are centered on 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz and
10 kHz frequencies.Adjustment should be done to each frequency
individually.

Adjusting method

After selecting the item (title) in step 2 on the previous page,

press the Parameter + or – key on the remote control to display
the condition of the equalizer.Then select a frequency with the
Parameter Select keys on the remote control and adjust its level
with the Parameter +/– keys.

3. Initializing parameters on a DSP program (PARAMETER
INIT)

You can initialize all parameter settings on a DSP program.

Note that a DSP program (except CHURCH) has two sub­programs;all parameters on both sub-programs are initialized by
this operation.

Initializing method

After selecting this item (title) in step 2 on page 26, press the
Parameter + or – key to display the DSP program numbers (1 –

12). A program number whose parameters has been changed is

marked with “

*

”. Press a Program Select Key corresponding to the
program number of which parameters you want to initialize.When
initialized, the “

*

” mark will disappear.

4. Locking DSP parameters and other adjustments
(MEMORY GUARD)

If you wish to prevent accidental alteration to DSP parameters

or other adjustments on this unit, select “ON”.In this position, they
are locked and cannot be changed.The following functions on this
unit can be locked by this operation.

• DSP parameters

• Other items in the “SET MENU”mode
(CENTER MODE/CENTER GEQ/PARAMETER INIT/INPUT
LVL TRIM)

• ON SCREEN display key

• INPUT TRIM control

• FRONT, REAR and CENTER level +/– keys

• TEST switch

5. Input level adjustment (INPUT LVL TRIM)

This function is provided for all input sources. It can be

controlled from 0 to +6 dB in 2 dB steps.The sound level of each
input source should be the same as that of regular CDs.

To adjust the input level, either press the INPUT TRIM control

on the front panel (see page 25), or select the “5.INPUT LVL
TRIM” in step 2 on page 26.

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2-1. PLAYING A SOURCE

1. Set the master VOLUME control to minimum.

2. Turn the power on.

3. Select an input source.
(The selected source is shown by the displa y panel, the monitor
screen and illumination of the corresponding input source
indicator on the front panel.)

* On the front panel, VCR 1, CD or LD can be selected directly by

pressing the corresponding switch.

4. Play the source.

5. Increase the setting of the master VOLUME control to your
listening level.

Adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE controls , etc., or select a

desired sound field program.(See page 31.)

NOTE: If a different audio source is selected with the input selector
keys on the remote control unit while enjoying a video source, the
sound from the newly selected audio source is heard, but the picture
from the video source can still be seen.

GENERAL OPERATION

POWER

MASTER

VOLUME

PHONO

TV/DBS

INPUT SELECTOR VCR I CD LD

CD

PHONO

TV/DBS

INPUT SELECTOR VCR I CD LD

Front panel

or

Remote control

Front panel

Front panel

Front panel

or

Remote control

Front panel

or

Remote control

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To record the input source

1. Press the REC OUT switch (so that “REC OUT

...

” appears on the

display and the monitor screen).

Front panel

2. Within 5 seconds, select the “SOURCE”position with the input
selector switch (so that “REC OUT SOURCE”appears on the
display panel and the monitor screen).

Front panel

3. Press the REC OUT switch (so that “REC OUT SOURCE”
disappears from the display).
* The same result will be obtained after 5 seconds without any

operation.

4. Select an input source to be played (and to be recorded).
(See page 28 for the method of input source selection.)

Front panel Remote Control

5. Play the source.

6. Set the tape deck or VCR used for recording to the recording
mode.
* Adjust the recording level on the tape deck or VCR.

NOTE:To record picture from a video source and sound from
another audio source, in step 4, first select a video source with an
input selector switch on the front panel, and then select an audio
source with the input selector keys on the remote control unit.

2-2. RECORDING A SOURCE TO AUDIO/VIDEO TAPE (OR DUBBING FROM A TAPE TO ANOTHER)

PHONO

TV/DBS

INPUT SELECTOR VCR I CD LD

CD

INPUT SELECTOR VCR I CD LD

REC OUT SOURCE

or

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To record a source other than the input source

This unit has a function of selecting a source to be recorded to tape
deck or VCRs independent of the selection of input source .

1. Press the REC OUT switch (so that “REC OUT

...

” appears on the

display and the monitor screen).

Front panel

2. Within 5 seconds, select the source to be recorded with an input
selector switch.(The indicator corresponding to the selected
source to be recorded will flash.)

Front panel

3. Press the REC OUT switch (so that the indicator corresponding
to the selected source to be recorded stops flashing).

* The same result will be obtained after 5 seconds without any

operation.

4. Play the source and confirm it by selecting it with an input selector
switch and increasing the setting of the master VOLUME control.

Front panel

5. Set the tape deck or VCR used for recording to the recording
mode.

* Adjust the recording level on the tape dec k or VCR.

6. While recording a source, you can enjo y listening to and/or
watching another source selected with the input selector switch.

While recording, you can monitor the audio and/or video signals

to be recorded by selecting the tape deck or VCR used for recording
with the input selector switch.

PHONO

TV/DBS

INPUT SELECTOR VCR I CD LD

REC OUT CD

Front panel

or

Remote control

INPUT SELECTOR VCR I CD LD

TV/DBS

PHONO

INPUT SELECTOR VCR I CD LD

TUNER

TV/DBS

PHONO

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NOTE: Adjusting the master VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE controls,

etc., or selecting a sound field program has no effect on the material
being recorded.

NOTE:Composite video and S video signals pass independently
through this unit’s video circuits .Therefore, when recording or
dubbing video signals between two video cassette recorders, if y our
source VCR is connected to pro vide only S video (or only composite
video) signals, you can record only a S video (or only a composite
video) signal on your second VCR.

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

If you watch a video software that uses scr amb le or
encoded signals to prevent it from being dub bed, there may
be a case that display inf ormation superimposed on the
picture and/or the picture itself is disturbed due to those
signals.

2-3. DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS

This unit has 12 programs for digital sound field processing, 7

from actual acoustic environments from around the world, and 5
programs for Audio/Video sources including sources encoded with
Dolby Pro Logic surround.Many of the programs contain various
parameters that can be adjusted to the listener’ s taste .

2-4. SELECTING SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS

1. Set the PARAMETER/SET MENU switch on the remote control to
the PARAMETER position.

2. Select the desired sound field program by pressing the
PROGRAM selector on the front panel or by using the Progr am
Select keys on the remote control.

HALL 1 HALL 2 HALL 3 CHURCH

123 4

ROCK

CONCERT

JAZZ CLUB

ENTERTAINMENT

TV

THEATER

567 8

CONCERT

VIDEO

VIDEO

THEATER

MOVIE

THEATER

PRO LOGIC

9

10 11 12

For stereo audio
source

For audio/video
sources

PARAMETER

SET MENU

Remote control

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3. All sound field programs except CHURCH have two “sub­programs” (see “2-7.DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SOUND FIELD
PROGRAMS”).The sub-programs are selected using the
Parameter +/– keys on the remote control unit.The CONCERT
HALL 1 program, for example, contains the sub-programs “Hall A
in Europe” and “Hall B in Europe”.When the CONCERT HALL 1
program is first selected, the “Hall A in Europe”sub-program will
be selected and displayed on the front panel.To select “Hall B in
Europe”, press the Parameter + or – key.To return to Hall A in
Europe, press the Parameter + or – key again.The same selection
procedure applies to all other programs.
The sub program selection can also be done simply by pressing
the corresponding Program Select key on the remote control.
* If you will change the sub-program by pressing a Program

Select key while watching the monitor screen, press a key as
described below;
If the display type is a full display, press the key of the
corresponding program once.If the display type is a simple
display or no display, press the key twice.

2-5. MUTING THE EFFECT SOUND

The EFFECT switch on the front panel and the EFFECT ON/OFF

key on the remote control unit mak e it simple to compare the normal
stereo sound with the fully processed effect sound.

To mute the effect sound and monitor only the main sound, press

the EFFECT ON/OFF key or the EFFECT s witch.Press the EFFECT
ON/OFF key or the EFFECT s witch a second time to restore normal
operation.

2-6. SUPERIMPOSED VIDEO PROGRAM/PARAMETER DISPLAY

You can select program names and edit parameters

watching their data displayed on your video monitor screen and
superimposed over the video image as described on page 6.

1. Turn your monitor on, and press the ON SCREEN display key

on the remote control unit to call the full display mode.

2. The current program name and its parameters will be displayed

on the monitor screen.The arrow-shaped cursor points to the
currently selected parameter. Parameters are selected and edited
using the Parameter Select keys and +/– keys. (See page 41 for
details.)

CONCERT HALL 1

Hall A in Europe

CONCERT HALL 1

Hall B in Europe

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2-7. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS

The following list giv es brief descriptions of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP prog rams .Keep in mind that most of these are
precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments.The data for them was recorded at the locations described using sophisticated sound
field measurement equipment.

* The channel level balance between the left rear effect speaker and the right rear effect speaker may vary depending on the sound

field you are listening to.This is due to the fact that most of these sound field recreations are actual acoustic environments.

1. CONCERT HALL 1

Hall A in Europe: This is a large fan-shaped concert hall in

Munich which has approximately 2500
seats.Almost the whole interior is made of
wood.There is relatively little reflection
from the right and left walls, and sounds
spread finely and beautifully.

Hall B in Europe: This is a large shoe-box type concert hall

with approximately 2500 seats.Almost the
whole interior except the ceiling is made of
wood, including mahogany reflective
panels.Special reflective paneling above
the stage produces strong frontal
reflections which tend to reinforce the
direct sound from the stage.This hall has a
very solid, powerful sound.

2. CONCERT HALL 2
Hall C in Europe: A classic shoe-box type concert hall with

approximately 1700 seats.Pillars and
ornate carvings create extremely complex
reflections.Those reflections and the
reflections from all directions of the hall
produce a very full, rich sound.

Hall D in U.S .A.: This is a large 2600-seat concert hall in the

United States which features a f airly
traditional European design.The interior is
relatively simple, suggesting an American
taste.Sound of the middle and high
frequencies are richly and beautifully
reproduced.

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3. CONCERT HALL 3
Hall E in Europe: A classic large shoe-box type concert hall

with approximately 2200 seats.It has a
circular stage and seats located behind the
stage.

Live Concert: A large round concert hall with a rich

surround effect.Pronounced reflections
from all directions emphasize the
extension of sounds.You will experience
the sound field with a great deal of
presence sitting at about the center
position near the stage.
This sound field is also effectiv e f or
karaoke.This is because you feel as if you
are standing on a real stage.

4. CHURCH

A church in Tokyo shaped like a cross.There is the altar at the
upper side of the “cross”, and a pipe organ at the opposite side
(the lower side of the cross).It is a very unique shape with walls
all leaning inside, and pillars standing by the side of walls only.
The sound field has moderate rev erber ations of which time is 2.5
seconds.

5. ROCK CONCERT
The Roxy Theatre: The ideal program for liv ely, dynamic rock

music.The data for this program w as
recorded at LA’s “hottest” rock club .

Arena: A big, powerful sound suited to rock m usic.

6. JAZZ CLUB
Village Gate: A jazz club in New York. It is in a basement

and has a relatively spacious floor area.
The reflection pattern is similar to that of a
small hall.

Cellar Club: This is a small, cozy jazz club with a low

ceiling.The sound is very close and
intimate.

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7. ENTERTAINMENT
Stadium: This program gives y ou long delays

between direct sounds and effect sounds ,
and extraordinarily spacious f eel of a large
stadium.

Disco: This program recreates the acoustic

environment of a lively disco in the heart of
a very lively city.The sound is dense and
highly concentrated.It is also characterized
by a high-energy, “immediate” sound.

8. TV THEA TER
Drama: The data of the sound field of a relatively

narrow space is used for the front presence
side.A moderately sized spatial sound field
without excessive sound extension and
reverber ations giv es reality to the char acters
in a drama.
The data of the sound field of an opera
house is used for the rear surround side.In
a stereo program, background m usic is
reproduced more beautifully with much
depth, enhancing sound effects on the
drama.It’s natural sound effect will not mak e
you tired from long watching.

V ariety/Sports: Though the front presence side of the sound

field is relatively narrow, the rear surround
side employs the sound environment of a
large concert hall.With this program, you
can enjoy watching v arious TV programs
such as the news, v ariety shows , music
programs or sports programs.In a stereo
broadcast of a sports game, the
commentator is oriented at the center
position, and the shouts and the atmosphere
in the stadium spreads on the surround side,
however, spreading of them to the rear side
is properly restrained.

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9. CONCERT VIDEO
Classical/Opera: This progr am pro vides e xcellent depth of

vocals and ov er all clarity, restraining
excessive reverberation.
For opera, the orchestra pit and the stage
are ideally combined, letting you feel a full
presence sound.The rear surround side of
the sound field is relatively moderated,
however, it reproduces beautiful sound by
the use of the data of a concert hall.You
will not be tired from long watching of an
opera.

Pop/Roc k: This program produces an enthusiastic

atmosphere and lets you feel that y ou are
in the midst of the action, as if attending an
actual jazz or rock concert.
The indirect sound constituent spreads on
the surround side of the sound field by the
use of data of a large round hall for the
surround side, so the image space around
the screen and the sound space are fully
expanded.

10.VIDEO THEA TER
Fantasy: Po werful reverberations on the front

presence side of the sound field adds
depth to the image, so expanding the
image space.On the rear surround side,
sounds are reproduced lightly but vividly.
The sound field of this program matches
image effects of animated films regardless
of the genre.Conversations, sounds and
sound effects are reproduced with vitality
by this program.A source in stereo will
obtain more effect, letting you steep
yourself in a fantastic w orld of animations.

Classic Film: This program is for reproducing monaur al

video sources (old movies etc.).Monaural
sounds are reproduced with much
presence by the front presence side of the
sound field and optimum rev erber ation
effect.The use of the center speaker
makes conv ersations more audib le ,
obtaining a pleasant mix of conversations
and picture.

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11.MOVIE THEATER
Ideal for reproducing video discs, video tapes and similar sources

which are Dolby Surround encoded and bear the “DOLBY
SURROUND”logo.

70 mm Adventure: This program is ideal for precisely

reproducing the sound design of the
newest movies .The sound field is made
according to the design of the newest
movie theaters, so the re v erber ations of
the sound field itself are restrained as
much as possible.The three dimensional
feeling of the sound field is emphasized,
and dialog is precisely oriented on the
screen.You can enjoy watching Sci-Fi,
adventure movies, etc.with this program.

70 mm General: This program is f or reproducing sounds on

a 70 mm multi-track film, and characterized
by a soft and extensive sound field.The
front presence side of the sound field is
relatively narrow. It spatially spreads all
around and toward the screen, restraining
echo effect of conversations without losing
clarity.For the surround side, the data of
the sound field of an opera house is used
on an enlarged scale, so the harmony of
music or chorus sounds beautifully in a
wide space at the rear of the sound field.

12.DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND
Reproduces video discs, video tapes and similar sources which

are Dolby Surround encoded and bear the “DOLBY
SURROUND”logo.

Normal: The digital Dolby Pro Logic decoder

reproduces sounds and sound effects of a
source encoded in Dolby Surround.The
realization of a highly efficient decoding
process improves crosstalk and channel
separation and makes sound positioning
smoother and more precise.

Enhanced: This program ideally simulates the multi-

surround speaker systems of the 35 mm
film theater.Surround signals by the Dolby
Pro Logic decoder are processed on the
surround side of the sound field based on
the data of the sound field of a shoe-box
hall.The surround effects produced by this
sound field folds the view er naturally from
the rear to the left and right and toward the
screen.

NOTE:The Dolby Pro Logic Surround system is designed to be used
with program material (mainly videotaped movie soundtracks)
encoded with the Dolby Surround system.

NOTE:If the main and center channel sound is considerably altered
by ov eradjustment of the BASS or TREBLE controls, the relationship
with the rear channels may produce an unnatural effect.

The remote control unit, in addition to controlling the most
commonly used functions of the main unit and other connected
Yamaha audio and video equipment, has a sophisticated “learning”
function that allows it to control other equipment in your system or
other household appliances equipped with infrared remote control
receivers.By setting the YPC/USER/LEARN switch on the remote
control unit to “LEARN”, all keys will turn into “learnable function
keys”, each capable of “learning” a different remote control
function. Also, each key can learn two different functions by
switching the learning group (1 or 2) with the 1/2 switch.However,
as for the keys shaded in the following figure, the
PARAMETER/SET MENU switch will select the learning group
number (1 or 2) instead of the 1/2 switch.

Learning a New Remote Control Function

1. Select the learning group number (1 or 2) by using the 1/2
switch.

2. Set the YPC/USER/LEARN switch to “LEARN”.

3. Aim the infrared transmitter window of the other remote control
unit.

4. Press the key that is to have a new function assigned to it.The
TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator will light up.

5. Press and hold down the button on the other remote control
unit corresponding to the new function to be learned. Hold the
button down until the TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator is extinguished.
The function has now been learned.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to learn additional functions.

7. Set the YPC/USER/LEARN switch to “USER”. Pressing the
learned key will now perform the assigned function. Provided user
program sheets should be used to record the functions learned by
the various keys.

ON SCREEN

CENTER

LEVEL

PARAMETER

EFFECT

RESET CLEAR

ON/OFF

REAR
LEVEL

MUTING

SET MENU

VIDEO

THEATER THEATER

PRO LOGIC

MASTER
VOLUME

9

10 11 12

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2-8. REMOTE CONTROL “LEARNING” FUNCTION

PARAMETER/SET MENU
switch

5–10 cm

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NOTE:The originally preset function of a key is still available in the

USER position if the key does not learn a new function.

NOTE:If there is no more room in the memory area for a function
to be learned, the TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator will flash on and
off eight times.In this case, even if some keys are not occupied
with functions from other remote control units, no further learning
is possible.

The function learned by any key can be easily changed by
repeating the learning process with a different function. It is also
possible to erase learned functions so that the keys return to the
originally preset functions.

Erasing a Learned Function

1. Set the YPC/USER/LEARN switch to “USER”.

2. Use the point of a pencil or other similar object to press and
hold the CLEAR button.

3. Press and hold the key whose function is to be erased until the
TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator flashes on and off three times.

Erasing All Learned Functions

1. Set the YPC/USER/LEARN switch to “LEARN”.

2. Use the point of a pencil or other similar object to press and
hold the CLEAR button.

3. Press and hold any key until the TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator
flashes on and off seven times.

NOTE:All of the memorized functions will be retained while you
replace the batteries. However, if no batteries are installed for a
few hours, the memory will be erased and will have to be
programmed again.

NOTE:There may occasionally be instances in which, due to the
signal-coding and modulation systems employed by another
remote control unit, that this remote control unit will not be able to
learn its signals. In this case, the TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator will
flash on and off eight times.

NOTE:When the remote control freezes, press the RESET button
to “reset”the internal microcomputer which controls remote control
operations.
Pressing the RESET button will not erase learned functions.

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3-1. SELECTING AND EDITING PROGRAM PARAMETERS

WHAT IS A SOUND FIELD?

In order to explain the impressiv e functions of the DSP system,
we need to first understand what a sound field really is.

What really creates the rich, full tones of a live instrument are the
multiple reflections from the walls of the room.In addition to making
the sound “live”, these reflections enable us to tell where the player is
situated, and the size and shape of the room in which we are sitting.
We can e v en tell whether it is highly reflective, with steel and glass
surfaces, or more absorbent—w ood panels, carpeting and curtains.

THE ELEMENTS OF A SOUND FIELD

In any environment, in addition to the direct sound coming
straight to our ears from the play er’s instrument, there are two distinct
types of sound reflections that combine to make up the sound field:

(1) Early Reflections.Reflected sounds reach our ears extremely
rapidly (50 ms — 100 ms after the direct sound), after reflecting from
one surface only—f or example, from the ceiling or a wall.These
reflections fall into specific patterns as shown in the diagram on page
42 for any particular environment, and provide vital information to our
ears.Early reflections actually add clarity to the direct sound.

(2) Rev erberations .These are caused by reflections from more than
one surface—walls , ceiling, the bac k of the room—so n umerous that
they merge together to form a continuous sonic “afterglo w”.They are
non-directional, and lessen the clarity of the direct sound.

Direct sound, early reflections and subsequent reverberation
taken together help us to determine the subjective size and shape of
the room, and it is this information that the DSP system reproduces
in order to create sound fields.

If you could create the appropriate early reflections and
subsequent reverber ations in y our listening room, you would be able
to create your own listening environment.The acoustics in your room
could be changed to those of a concert hall, a dance floor, or virtually
any size room at all.This ability to create sound fields at will is exactly
what Yamaha has done with the DSP system.

DSP programs consist of some parameters to determine
apparent room size, re v erber ation time , distance from y ou to the
performer, etc. In each program, those parameters are preset with
values precisely calculated by Yamaha to create the sound field
unique for the program.It is recommended to use DSP programs
without changing values of parameters, ho w e ver, this unit also allo ws
you to create your own sound fields .Starting with one of the built-in
programs, you can adjust those par ameters .Even if power is turned
off, your custom sound fields will remain in the DSP system’s
memory for about two weeks.The following pages detail how to
make your own sound fields .

CREATING YOUR OWN SOUND FIELDS

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In addition to the “TYPE”parameter which selects the sub­programs within each sound field program (e.g.“Hall A in Europe”
and “Hall B in Europe”for program 1, “CONCERT HALL 1”), each
program also has a set of parameters that allow you to change the
characteristics of the acoustic environment to create precisely the
effect you want.These parameters correspond to the many natural
acoustic factors that create the sound field you experience in an
actual concert hall or other listening environment.The size of the
room, for example, affects the length of time between the “early
reflections”—that is, the first few widely spaced reflections you
hear after the direct sound.The “ROOM SIZE” parameter provided
in many of the DSP programs alters the timing between these
reflections, thus changing the shape of the “room”you hear.In
addition to room size, the shape of the room and the
characteristics of its surfaces have a significant effect on the final
sound. Surfaces that absorb sound, for example, cause the
reflections and reverberations to die out quicker, while highly
reflective surfaces allow the reflections to carry on for a longer
period of time.The DSP parameters allow you to control these and
many other factors that contribute to your personal sound field,
allowing you to essentially “redesign” the concert halls and rooms
provided to create custom-tailored listening environments that
ideally match your mood and music.

Refer to “3-2. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DIGITAL SOUND
FIELD PARAMETERS” on page 42 for a description of what each
parameter does, how it effects the sound, and its control range.

1. With the desired program selected, press the Parameter Select
(▼▼) key on the remote control unit once.This will recall the next
parameter after the program type.In the case of the CONCERT
HALL 1 program, for example, this would be the INIT. DLY
parameter.You can continue pressing the Parameter Select (▼▼)
key to select other parameters in sequence. Press the Parameter
Select (▲▲) key to scroll upward through the parameter list.

2. When the desired parameter has been recalled, use the
Parameter + (increment) and – (decrement) keys to change its
value to create the effect you want.+ increases the value of the
selected parameter, and – decreases the value of the selected
parameter. In both cases you can hold the key down for
continuous incrementing or decrementing.The display will pause
for a moment at the initial value of the parameter as a reminder.
(On the monitor screen,

*

mark at the head of parameter name

disappears at the initial value of the parameter.)

NOTE:Parameter edits made in this way will remain in effect even
with power cut due to power failure or the power plug
disconnected from the AC outlet for up to about two weeks, after
which all parameters, as well as other adjustments or settings on
this unit, will return to their initial values or conditions.

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3-2. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS

Not all of the following par ameters are f ound in every program.

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ROOM SIZE

How it Affects the Sound:

Changes the apparent size of the music ven ue .The larger the
value, the larger the simulated room will sound.

What it Does:

Adjusts the timing between the early reflections.Early reflections
are the first group of reflections you hear bef ore the subsequent,
dense reverber ation begins .

Control Range:

0.1 – 2.0

Standard setting is 1.0.

Changing this parameter from 1 to 2 increases the apparent
volume of the room eight times (length, width, and height all
doubled).

●

INIT DLY (Initial Delay)

How it Affects the Sound:

Changes the apparent distance from the source sound.

Since the distance between a sound source and a reflective
surface determines the delay between the direct sound and the first
reflection, this parameter changes the location of the sound source
within the acoustic environment.

What it Does:

Adjusts the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection
heard by the listener .

Control Range:

1 – 49 milliseconds

For a small living room this parameter would be set for a small
value.Large values for a big room.Larger values produce an echo
effect.

INIT. DLY INIT. DLY INIT. DLY

Level Level

Small

Small

Time

Small space

Large space

Time

Time

Time Time Time

Large

Large

Level

Level Level

Level

Direct sound

Direct sound

Direct sound

Direct sound

Early reflections

Early reflections Early reflections

Early reflections

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LIVENESS

How it Affects the Sound:

This parameter changes the apparent reflectivity of the walls in

the hall.

The early reflections from a sound source will lose intensity
(decay) much f aster in a room with acoustically absorbent wall
surfaces than in one which has mostly reflectiv e surf aces .A room
with highly reflective surfaces in which the early reflections decay
slowly is termed “live”, while a room with absorbent char acteristics in
which the reflections decay rapidly is termed “dead”.The LIVENESS
parameter lets you adjust the early reflection decay r ate, and thus the
“liveness”of the room.

What it Does:

Changes the rate at which the early reflections decay.

Control Range:

0 – 10.

●

REV.TIME (Reverberation Time)

How it Affects the Sound:

The natural rev erber ation time of a room depends primarily on its
size and the characteristics of its inner surfaces .This parameter,
therefore, changes the apparent siz e of the acoustic en vironment
over an e xtremely wide r ange .

What it Does:

Adjusts the amount of time it takes for the level of the dense,
subsequent reverber ation sound to decay by 60 dB (@ 1 kHz).

Control Range:

1.0 – 5.0 seconds.

The reverb time in a small-to-medium size hall would be between
1 and 2, and in a large hall it is normally between 2 and 3.

REV. TIME

60 dB

REV. TIME

60 dB

REV. TIME

60 dB

Time Time Time Time

Reverberations

Reverberations Reverberations

Time

Time

Large

LargeSmall

Small

Level

Level Level

Level

Level Level

Direct sound

Direct sound

Early reflections

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●

DIR. ENHANCEMENT (Directional Enhancement)

This circuit emphasizes the position of sound.If this circuit is
activated, the unity constituent of the input left and right channels
(those signals which are common to the left and right channels) will
be output from the center speaker , and the disparity constituent of
the left and right signals (the difference between the left and right
channels) will be output from the surround speakers.

Because the unity constituent signal determines localization,
precise localization is obtained ev en though a listener is left or right
of the ideal center listening position.

The primary sound field around the screen is obtained according
to processing based on left, center and right speakers as the sound
source.Also, with the processing of the surround sound source
based on the disparity constituent (which includes most of the
indirectional sound constituent), sound diffusion to the rear speakers
is obtained.Therefore, directional enhancement is an especially
effective processing option for vocal or operas.

With monaural sound sources, almost all sounds are output from
the center speaker instead of the left and right main speakers.

Selectable levels:

OFF/MIN/MID/MAX

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DOLBY PRO LOGIC (for MOVIE THEATER only)

By adding the Dolby Pro Logic Decoder to the DSP effect, the full
presence of a 70 mm film theater is reproduced without deteriorating
the channel separation.

With monaural sound sources, almost all sounds are output from
the center speaker instead of the left and right main speakers.

Selectivity:

ON/OFF

●

DELAY

Adjusts the delay between the direct sounds (at the main left,
center and main right channels) and the effect sounds (at the front
effect and rear eff ect channels).The larger the value, the later the
effect sounds are generated.

Control Range:

15 – 30 milliseconds

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PROBLEM

Power does not come on.
Hum.
No sound.

No sound from the effect speakers.

No sound from the front effect speakers.
No sound from the center speaker.

The sound suddenly goes off.

The volume level cannot be increased, or
sound is distorted.

DSP parameters or other settings on this unit
cannot be changed.

The sound field cannot be recorded.

Noise from nearby TV or tuner.
Continuous functions such as volume are

learned, but operate only for a moment
before stopping.

The sound is degraded when monitoring is
performed by using the headphones
connected to the compact disc player or
cassette deck which are connected with
this unit.

The remote control unit does not function
properly.

The remote control unit cannot learn a new
function from another remote control unit.

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE

AC cord not properly plugged in.
Bad cable connection.
Bad or incorrect input connection.

Incorrect input source selection.
The EFFECT switch is set off.

The DOLBY PRO LOGIC program is being used
with material not encoded with Dolby Surround.

The FRONT MIX switch is set to “ON”.
The center mode is in “PHNTM”.

Incorrect sound field program.
The protection circuit has activated because of

short circuit etc.
The power to the component connected to the

REC OUT jacks of this unit is off.
The “MEMORY GUARD” function is set ON.

It is not possible to record the sound field on a
tape deck connected to this unit’s TAPE REC
OUT jacks.

This unit is too close to the affected equipment.
Learning process incomplete.

The power to this unit is off.

Dead batteries.
Wrong distance or angle.

Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of
flourescent lamp etc.) is striking the
remotecontrol sensor of the main unit.

Memory is full.
There may occasionally be instances in which,

due to the signal-coding and modulation systems
employed by another remote control unit, that this
remote control unit will not be able to learn its
signals.

WHAT TO DO

Carefully plug AC plug into outlet.
Firmly plug in all connection cables.
Check connections.

Select the appropriate input source with the input selector switch.
Press the EFFECT switch to turn it on.

Use a different sound field program.

Set the FRONT MIX switch to “OFF”.
Select the appropriate center mode.

Select the appropriate program.
Turning the unit off and then on will reset the protection circuit.

Turn the power to the component on.

Turn the “MEMORY GUARD” OFF.

Move the unit further away from the affected equipment.
Be sure to press and hold the function key on the other remote

control until the TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator is extinguished.

Turn the power to this unit on.

Replace batteries.
The remote control unit will function from a maximum range of 6
meters, no more than 30 degrees off-axis from the front panel.

Change position of the main unit.

Erase unnecessary functions.

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Minimum RMS Output Power Per Channel

Main (20 Hz – 20 kHz 0.015% THD 8Ω/6Ω) ................ 60W+60W/75W+75W

Center (20 Hz – 20 kHz 0.015% THD 8Ω/6Ω) ................................ 60W/75W

Front Effect (1 kHz 0.03% THD 8Ω/6Ω).........................22W+22W/25W+25W

Rear Effect (1 kHz 0.03% THD 8Ω/6Ω) ........................ 22W+22W/25W+25W

DIN Standard Output Power Per Channel [Europe and Singapore models]

(1 kHz 0.7% THD 4Ω) ............................................................................ 105W

IEC Power [Europe and Singapore models]

(1 kHz 0.015% THD 6Ω) .......................................................................... 80W

Damping Factor

Main, Center (1 kHz 8Ω) .......................................................... More than 100

Input Sensitivity/Impedance (100W/8Ω)

CD/TUNER/TAPE/LD/TVzDBS/VCR/AUX ................................ 150 mV/47 kΩ

PHONO MM................................................................................2.5 mV/47 kΩ

Maximum Input Signal

CD/TUNER/TAPE/LD/TVzDBS/VCR/AUX

(1 kHz 0.5% THD, EFFECT ON)........................................... More than 2.3V

PHONO (1 kHz 0.01% THD)...............................................More than 130 mV

Output Level/Impedance

REC OUT (Phono)...................................................................... 150 mV/1 kΩ

LOW PASS (fc=200 Hz) (EFFECT OFF) ..................................... 4.0V/3.3 kΩ

Headphone Jack Rated Output/Impedance

Output Level (input 50 mV, RL=8Ω)....................................................... 0.19V

Impedance .............................................................................................. 100Ω

Frequency Response (20 Hz – 20 kHz)

CD/TUNER/TAPE/LD/TVzDBS/VCR/AUX to MAIN L/R SP OUT ..... 0±1.0 dB

RIAA Equalization Deviation (20 Hz – 20 kHz)

PHONO MM .......................................................................................0±0.5 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion

CD/TUNER/TAPE/LD/TVzDBS/VCR/AUX to SP OUT

35W/8Ω, MAIN L/R, 20 Hz – 20 kHz .................................. Less than 0.02%

10W/8Ω, FRONT L/RzREAR L/R, 1 kHz ............................... Less than 0.3%

PHONO MM to REC OUT 1V, 20 Hz – 20 kHz......................Less than 0.01%

Built-in amplifier

35W/8Ω, MAIN L/R, CENTER, 20 Hz – 20 kHz................ Less than 0.008%

10W/8Ω, FRONT L/RzREAR L/R, 20 Hz – 20 kHz ............. Less than 0.03%

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network)

CD/TUNER/TAPE/LD/TVzDBS/VCR/AUX (Input Shorted 150 mV)

(EFFECT OFF) ..................................................................... More than 96 dB

PHONO MM (Input Shorted 5 mV) (EFFECT OFF) ...............More than 86 dB

Residual Noise (IHF-A Network)

MAIN L/R SP OUT............................................................... Less than 150 µV

Channel Separation Vol –30 dB

CD/TUNER/TAPE/LD/TVzDBS/VCR/AUX Input 5.1 kΩ Terminated

(EFFECT OFF) 1 kHz/10 kHz .................................... More than 60 dB/45 dB

PHONO MM Shorted Vol. –30 dB (EFFECT OFF)

1 kHz/10 kHz................................................................More than 65 dB/50 dB

Tone Control Characteristics (MAIN L/R)

Bass

Boost/Cut .............................................................................. ±10 dB (50 Hz)

Turnover frequency ........................................................................... 350 Hz

Treble

Boost/Cut ............................................................................ ±10 dB (20 kHz)

Turnover frequency ........................................................................... 3.5 kHz

Filter Characteristics (Highcut Filter)

LOW PASS (fc = 200 Hz) ................................................................. 6 dB/oct.

Audio muting .......................................................................................... –20 dB

SPECIFICATIONS

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Video Section

Video Signal Type

[Australia, Europe and U.K. models] ...................................................... PAL

[Singapore Model].................................................................................NTSC

[General Model] ........................................................................... NTSC/PAL

Video Signal Level ........................................................................ 1 Vp-p/75Ω

S-Video Signal Level

Y ............................................................................................... 1 Vp-p/75Ω

C ........................................................................................ 0.286 Vp-p/75Ω

Maximum Input Level ....................................................... More than 1.5 Vp-p

Signal-to-Noise Ratio ............................................................ More than 50 dB

Monitor Out Frequency Response ............................... 5 Hz – 10 MHz, –3 dB

Power Supply

Australia model ....................................................................... AC 240V/50 Hz

Europe, U.K. and Singapore models ...................................... AC 230V/50 Hz

General model .............................................. AC 110/120/220/240V 60/50 Hz

Power Consumption................................................................................. 280W

AC Outlets

2 SWITCHED OUTLETS

[General model] .................................................................. 100W max. total

1 SWITCHED OUTLET

[Australia, Europe, U.K. and Singapore models] ........................ 100W max.

1 UNSWITCHED OUTLET

[General model] .......................................................................... 200W max.

Dimensions (W x H x D) ............................................. 435 x 151.5 x 408.5 mm

(17-1/8” x 5-15/16” x 16-1/16”)

Weight ............................................................................ 14.0 kg (30 lbs. 13 oz.)

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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