Yamaha DSP-AX2 User Manual

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DSP-AX2

Natural Sound AV Amplifier Amplificateur Audio-Video

INPUT

NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP-AX2

STANDBY

/ON

SPEAKERS A

SILENT

BASS

PROCESSOR

EXTENSION

DIRECT

PHONES

BASS TREBLE REC OUT DSP PROGRAM

SOURCE

DVD

MD/TAPE

CD-R

D-TV/LD

TUNER

CABLE

SAT

VCR 1

PHONO

VCR 2/DVR

VIDEO AUX

INPUT MODE

EFFECT

6CH

INPUT

S VIDEO VIDEO L R OPTICALAUDIO

VIDEO AUX

VOLUME

OWNER'S MANUAL

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MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT.

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 well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place with

at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the right and left, and 10 cm at the back of this unit for ventilation space — away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.

3 Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors,

or transformers to avoid humming sounds. To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not place this unit where it may get exposed to rain, water, and/or any type of liquid.

4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from

cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in a environment with high humidity (i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

5 On the top of this unit, do not place:

– Other components, as they may cause damage and/or

discoloration on the surface of this unit.

– Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire,

damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

– Containers with liquid in them, as they may cause electrical

shock to the user and/or damage to this unit.

6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain,

etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/ or personal injury.

7 Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all connections are

complete.

8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly

causing damage. 9 Do not use force on switches, knobs, and/or cords. 10 When disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, grasp

the plug; do not pull the cord. 11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might

damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth. 12 Only the voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this

unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may

cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage

resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than

specified. 13 To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the power cord

from the wall outlet during an electrical storm. 14 Take care of this unit so that no foreign objects and/or liquid

drops inside this unit. 15 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified

YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed. The

cabinet should never be opened for any reasons. 16 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e.

vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet. 17 Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on common

operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty.

18 Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set this unit

in the standby mode, and disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

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 state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

DOLBY

DIGITAL

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

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” and “DTS ES” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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

Contents

English

Introduction 2

Getting Started..........................................................................................................3

Controls and Functions.............................................................................................4

Preparations 8

Speaker System Configurations ............................................................................... 9

Hookups ................................................................................................................. 10

On-Screen Displays (OSD) ....................................................................................19

Speaker Placement ................................................................................................. 20

Speaker Settings ..................................................................................................... 21

Speaker Output Levels ........................................................................................... 22

Basic Operation 24

Basic Playback ....................................................................................................... 25

Basic Recording ..................................................................................................... 29

Advanced Operation 30

SET MENU Items .................................................................................................. 31

Remote Control Features........................................................................................ 40

Adjusting the Levels of the Effect Speakers .......................................................... 51

Setting the Sleep Timer .......................................................................................... 51

Additional Information 52

Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP) ................................................................... 53

CINEMA-DSP ....................................................................................................... 55

DSP Parameter ....................................................................................................... 58

Appendix 62

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 63

Specifications ......................................................................................................... 66

IntroductionPreparationsBasic Operation

Introduction

Welcome to the exciting world of digital home entertainment. This unit is the most complete and advanced AV amplifier available. Though some of the more advanced features of this unit may not be familiar to you, they are easy to use. Incorporated state-of-the-art technology such as Dolby Digital and DTS can bring the same audio experience to your home as they have brought to feature films in quality 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.

Features

Dolby Digital and DTS decoder Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1/DTS ES decoder

Operation

Advanced

Additional

Information

Digital Sound Fields (DSP) CINEMA-DSP: Dolby Digital + DSP and DTS + DSP Virtual CINEMA DSP and HP CINEMA DSP Multi-function remote control Built-in 8-channel power amplifier

Getting Started 3

Checking the Package Contents ............................................................................... 3

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ............................................................... 3

Using the Remote Control........................................................................................ 3

Appendix

Controls and Functions 4

Front Panel ............................................................................................................... 4

Display Indicators .................................................................................................... 5

Rear panel................................................................................................................. 6

Remote Control ........................................................................................................ 7

Getting Started

Checking the Package Contents

Check your package to make sure it has the following items.

Alkaline Batteries (3) (LR6)

Remote Control

Quick Reference Card

■ Remote Control ■ TUNER ■ CD button (CD area)

Infrared window

LEARN

CLEAR

MACRO

SYSTEM POWER

Operational buttons

RE-NAME TRANSMIT STANDBY

Display

Source selector

LIGHT

10 KEY/DSP

LEVEL

ON SCREEN

SLEEP

TEST

(Set 10KEY)

MACRO ON/OFF

button

POWER

Input buttons

Preset number 1 to 8

6CH INPUT

Preset group A through E from left. Preset group A/B/C/D/E

Preset +/–

Sound program selector/ Numeric buttons

MUTE

■ MD/TAPE button (MD area) ■ CD-R button (CD-R area)

VOLUME +/–

EFFECT PARAMETER/SET MENU

REC/PAUSE POWER

Cursor buttons

DISPLAY SEARCH Skip Search

Cover

STOP PLAY PAUSE Numeric buttons 1 to 9

Numeric button +10 Numeric button 0

TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE

(Set 10KEY)

function if you have set up the manufacturer code for the TV Area.

INDEX (Set 10KEY)

POWER

DISPLAY SEARCH Skip Search STOP PLAY PAUSE (/Stop) Numeric buttons 1 to 9

CLEAR Numeric button +10 Numeric button 0

DISC +/– (Disc Skip)

TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function if you have set up the manufacturer code for the TV Area.

REC/PAUSE POWER

DISPLAY SEARCH SOUND Skip Search STOP PLAY PAUSE Numeric buttons 1 to 9

Numeric button +10 Numeric button 0

TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function if you have set up the manufacturer code for the TV Area.

V655120

Power Cord

(Europe model only)

Side panel sticker

Quick Reference Guide

When finding it difficult to fit this unit onto the shelf, remove the side panels after removing the screws tightened on the side panels. Put this sticker to cover the screw holes after tearing off the back side of the sticker.

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

English

Insert the batteries in the correct direction by aligning the + and – marks on the batteries with the polarity illustrations (+ and –) inside the battery compartment. Change the batteries periodically. Do not use old batteries together with new ones. Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline and manganese batteries) together. Read the packaging carefully as these different types of batteries may have the same shape and color.

■About changing batteries

As the batteries wear out, the operating range of the remote control decreases and the TRANSMIT indicator does not flash or its light becomes dim. When you

Reset button

notice any of these conditions, change all of the batteries.

Notes:

• If the remote control is without batteries for more than 20 minutes, or if worn out batteries remain in the unit, the contents of the memory may be cleared. If the memory is cleared, insert new batteries and reprogram any functions that may have been cleared.

• After you insert new batteries, be sure to push RESET in the battery compartment using a ball point pen or similar object before using the remote control. (This does not clear the contents of the memory.)

Using the Remote Control

The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on the main unit to operate. When the sensor is covered or there is a large object between the remote control and the main unit, the sensor cannot receive signals. The sensor may not be able to receive signals properly when it is exposed to direct sunlight or a strong artificial light (such as a fluorescent or strobe light). In this case, change the direction of the light or reposition the main unit to avoid direct lighting.

STANDBY

/ON

NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP-AX2

SPEAKERS A

SILENT

BASS

EXTENSION

PHONES

D-TV/LD CABLE

SAT

PROCESSOR

VCR 1

DIRECT

VCR 2/DVR

VIDEO AUX

BASS TREBLE REC OUT DSP PROGRAM

30°30°

INPUT MODE

EFFECT

SOURCE

DVD

MD/TAPE

CD-R TUNER

S VIDEO VIDEO L R OPTICALAUDIO

6CH

PHONO

INPUT

Approximately 6m (20 feet)

■About handling the remote control

VOLUME

INPUT

Handle the remote control with care. Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control.

VIDEO AUX

Do not drop the remote control. Do not leave or store the remote control in the following types of conditions:

• high humidity or temperature such as near a heater, stove or bath; or

• dusty places; or

• in places subject to extremely low temperatures.

Controls and Functions

Front Panel

When you are not operating the controls behind the front panel door, close the door. To open the door, press gently on the lower part of the panel.

IntroductionPreparationsBasic Operation

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NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP-AX2

STANDBY

/ON

SILENT

PHONES

SPEAKERS A

BASS

EXTENSION

PROCESSOR

DIRECT

BASS TREBLE REC OUT

EFFECT

SOURCE

DVD

MD/TAPE

CD-R

D-TV/LD

CABLE

VCR 2/DVR

SAT

VCR 1

VIDEO AUX

TUNER

PHONO

6CH

INPUT

DSP PROGRAM

MEMORY

STEREO

BASS

P.DIRECT

ZONE 2

SLEEP

INPUT MODE

MEMORY

D-TV/LD

DVD

CABLE

P.DIRECT

SLEEP

SAT CD-R

VCR 1 TUNER

VCR2/DVR

V-AUX PHONO

MD/TAPE

S VIDEO VIDEO L R OPTICALAUDIO

VIDEO AUX

STEREO

BASS

INPUT

VOLUME

Operation

Advanced

1 STANDBY/ON

2 Remote Control Sensor 3 INPUT MODE

Additional

Information

4 INPUT selector

5 VOLUME

6 PHONES

Appendix

76890q yrt

w e

Turns this unit on (On mode) and off (Standby mode). When you turn on this unit, you will hear a click and there will be a four to five second delay before this unit can reproduce sound. In Standby mode, this unit consumes a small amount of power to be ready to respond to the remote control.

Selects the type of audio signal for the selected source.

Selects a source component.

Controls the output level of all audio channels. This does not affect the REC OUT level.

Outputs audio signals for private listening using headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals are output to the PREOUT jacks or the speakers.

7 SPEAKERS A/B

When SPEAKERS A/B is on, these buttons turn on the set of Main speakers connected to the A and/or B terminals on the rear panel.

8 BASS EXTENSION ON/OFF

When BASS EXTENSION is on, this feature boosts the bass frequency of the left and right Main channels by +6dB (60Hz) while maintaining overall tonal balance. This boost is useful if you do not use a subwoofer. However, this boost may not be noticeable if the Main speakers are set to “SMALL” and the bass output mode is set to “SWFR.”

9 PROCESSOR DIRECT ON/OFF

When PROCESSOR DIRECT is on, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, and BASS EXTENSION are bypassed, eliminating any alteration of the original signal.

0 BASS

Adjusts the low frequency response for the left and right Main speaker channels. Turn the control to the right to increase the low frequency response and turn the control to the left to decrease the low frequency response.

Controls and Functions

q TREBLE

Adjusts the high frequency response for the left and right Main channels. Turn the control to the right to increase the high frequency response.

w REC OUT

Selects the source you want to direct to the audio/video recorder.

e EFFECT

Switches the effect speakers (Center, Front Effect, Rear and Rear Center) on and off. If you turn off the output of these speakers using EFFECT, all DTS and Dolby Digital audio signals are directed to the Main left and right channels except for the LFE channel.

Display Indicators

1 Processor indicators

When any function of DTS/VIRTUAL/Dolby Digital/Dolby PROLOGIC/DSP/Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1/DTS ES is operating, its indicator lights up.

2 PCM

Lights up when this unit is reproducing PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) digital audio signals.

r 6CH INPUT

Switches between 6CH INPUT mode and normal input modes. 6CH INPUT mode takes priority over the source selected with the INPUT selector. You cannot use DSP sound field programs while using an external decoder.

t VIDEO AUX

Inputs audio and video signals from a portable external source such as a video camera. To reproduce source signals from these jacks, select V-AUX as the input source. To direct this source to the VCR 1 and VCR 2/DVR output jacks, select VIDEO AUX using REC OUT.

y DSP PROGRAM selector

Selects the DSP program.

6 Input source

Shows the current input source with the arrow-shaped cursor.

7 BASS

Lights up while the BASS EXTENSION is on.

8 SLEEP

Lights up while the Sleep Timer is on.

English

3 SPEAKERS A/B

Lights up according to which set of Main speakers is selected. Both indicators light up when both sets of speakers are selected.

4 Headphones

Lights up when headphones are connected.

5 Multi-information display

Shows the current DSP program and other information when adjusting or changing settings.

9 P. DIRECT

Lights up while the PROCESSOR DIRECT is on.

0 STEREO

Lights up when the AUTO tuning indicator is on and the unit is receiving a strong signal for an FM stereo broadcast.

q MEMORY

Flashes to show a station can be saved.

Controls and Functions

Rear panel

MD/TAPE

IntroductionPreparationsBasic Operation

OPTICAL

1 Audio component jacks

CENTER

TUNER

CAUTION

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

8 6CH INPUT jacks

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

FRONT

: 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER

REAR

: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER

REAR CENTER

: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CENTER

: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B

: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER

A + B

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

FRONT

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

REAR

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

REAR CENTER

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CENTER

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

A + B

: 16ΩMIN./SPEAKER

(General and China models)

2 Video component jacks

4 Speaker terminals 5 AC OUTLETS

6 IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

Operation

Advanced

7 DIGITAL OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks

Additional

Information

Use these outlets to supply power to your other audio/video component.

9 PRE OUT/MAIN IN jacks 0 AC power cord

Connect to a power outlet. General, China, and U.K. models cannot disconnect the AC power cord from the unit.

q GROUND terminal w RS232C/CTRL OUT

These are control expansion terminals for Substitute Custom Installation use. Consult your dealer for details.

e q RF (AC-3) input jack

General and China models only.

Appendix

Remote Control

1 2 3 y

5 6

Controls and Functions

9 Operational buttons

Performs the operation selected by input selector.

Sound program selector/Numeric buttons

Selects the sound program.

q MUTE

Mutes the sound. Press again to restore audio output at the previous volume level.

English

i o

a s

d f

r t

w VOLUME +/–

Increases or decreases the volume level.

e EFFECT

Switches the effect speakers (Center, Front, Rear, and Rear Center) on and off.

r PARAMETER/SET MENU

Selects the PARAMETER mode or SET MENU mode.

t Cursor buttons

Selects and adjusts DSP program parameters and SET MENU items according to the position of PARAMETER/SET MENU.

y STANDBY

Turns off the power.

u SYSTEM POWER

Turns on the power.

i Display

Displays the input or operation status.

o Source selector

Selects the source component.

1 CLEAR

Erases the content of learning.

2 RE-NAME

Renames the input name.

3 TRANSMIT

Flashes while the remote control is sending signals.

4 LEARN

Starts the learning function.

5 MACRO

Makes the MACRO setting.

6 MACRO ON/OFF

Turns the macro function on and off.

7 Input buttons

Selects the input source for playback.

8 6CH INPUT

Switches to the 6CH INPUT mode when using an external decoder.

p 10 KEY/DSP

Selects the numeric button mode or DSP program mode.

a LEVEL

Selects the effect speaker channel to be adjusted and sets the level.

s ON SCREEN

Selects the On-Screen Display mode for your video monitor.

d SLEEP

Sets the sleep timer.

f TEST

Outputs the test tone to adjust the speaker levels.

g Infrared window h LIGHT

Turns the light on or off. When you press this button once, the light turns on for about ten seconds. Press again to turn off the light.

j Cover k Å button

Switches the control area.

IntroductionPreparationsBasic Operation

Preparations

Operation

Advanced

Additional

Information

Appendix

Speaker System Configurations 9

Hookups 10

Connecting Audio Components ............................................................................. 10

Connecting Video Components ............................................................................. 12

Connecting Speakers .............................................................................................. 14

Connecting Subwoofers ......................................................................................... 16

Connecting an External Decoder............................................................................ 17

Connecting External Amplifiers............................................................................. 17

Others ..................................................................................................................... 18

On-Screen Displays (OSD) 19

OSD Modes ............................................................................................................ 19

Selecting the OSD Mode........................................................................................ 19

Speaker Placement 20

Speaker Settings 21

Speaker Output Levels 22

Before You Begin................................................................................................... 22

Dolby Surround Test .............................................................................................. 22

DSP Test................................................................................................................. 23

Speaker System Configurations

The most complete speaker configuration consists of eight speakers: the left and right Main speakers, a Center speaker, the left and right Rear speakers, the left and right Front Effect speakers, and a Rear Center speaker. If you do not use eight speakers, you can direct the signals for speakers that are not in your system to other speakers in your configuration. A Subwoofer can be used with any of these configurations to produce a fuller sound.

English

Front Effect Speakers

Front Subwoofer

( )

Rear Speakers

Main Speakers

Center Speaker

Rear Center Speaker

Rear Subwoofer

■Eight or Seven Speaker Configuration

–Full Cinema DSP–

When you reproduce feature film software, this configuration fully expresses the powerful and realistic sound qualities of 70 mm multitrack audio. The dialogue is positioned as if it were coming from directly on the screen, the sound effect is positioned slightly behind the screen, and the soundtrack music is positioned even further behind the screen to express the width and depth of the overall presentation. This configuration makes the most of this unit’s capability.

The Rear Center speaker is useful for playback of 6-channel Digital Surround.

■Six Speaker Configuration –Hi Fi DSP–

This configuration is used the most for audio playback with HiFi DSP. It does not position the dialogue sound as well as a seven or eight speaker configuration. However, it creates a dynamic DSP (Digital Sound Field Processor) sound field which adds depth to the sound.

For this speaker configuration, change SET MENU item 1A. CENTER SP to “NONE” and 1D. REAR CT SP to “NONE”.

■Five Speaker Configuration –Standard 5.1 Channel–

This configuration does not express the height of the sound field as well as the seven or eight speaker configuration. However, it positions the dialogue sound as coming directly from the screen.

For this speaker configuration, change SET MENU item 1F. FRNT EFCT SP to “NONE” and 1D. REAR CT SP to “NONE”.

■Four Speaker Configuration

–Minimum Requirement–

In this configuration, the Center speaker signals and Front Effect speaker signals are directed to the left and right Main speakers.

For this speaker configuration, change SET MENU item 1A. CENTER SP to “NONE,” item 1F. FRNT EFCT SP to “NONE,” and item 1D. REAR CT SP to “NONE”.

Hookups

Connecting Audio Components

Before you connect any components, disconnect the power supply to all the components you plan to connect including this unit and determine which jacks are for the left and right channels and for input and output.

IntroductionPreparationsBasic Operation

When you connect other YAMAHA audio component (such as a CD player or changer, MD deck, or tape deck), connect to terminals with the same number labels. Yamaha applies this labelling system to all its products. In the hookup illustrations on the following pages:

■Connecting to digital jacks

This unit has digital jacks for direct transmission of digital signals through either coaxial or fiber optic cables. You can use the digital jacks to input PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital bitstreams. When you connect components to both the COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks (for CD and CABLE) priority is given to the input signals from the COAXIAL jack. All digital input jacks are acceptable for 96 kHz/24 bit digital signals.

■About the dust protection cap

Pull out the cap from the optical jack before you connect the fiber optic cable. Do not discard the cap. When you are not using the optical jack, be sure to put the cap back in place. This cap protects the jack from dust. The OPTICAL jacks on this unit conform to the EIA standard. If you use a fiber optic cable that does not conform to this standard, this unit may not function properly.

■Connecting a turntable

Operation

Advanced

Additional

Information

These jacks are for connecting a turntable with an MM or high output MC cartridge. If you have a turntable with a low output MC cartridge, use an inline boosting transformer or MC-head amplifier when connecting to these jacks. The GND terminal does not electrically ground the turntable. It simply reduces noise in the signal. In some cases, you may hear less noise if you do not connect to the GND terminal.

■Connecting a CD player

• The COAXIAL CD and OPTICAL CD jacks are available for a CD player

which has coaxial or optical digital outputs.

• When you connect a CD player to both the COAXIAL CD and OPTICAL CD jacks, priority is given to the input signals from the COAXIAL CD jack.

■Connecting an MD or DAT deck

• When you connect a recorder to this unit, keep the deck’s power on while using this unit. If the power is off, this unit may distort the sound from other component.

• When you record from source component connected to this unit while this unit’s power is off, the recorded sound may be distorted. To avoid this problem, turn on this unit.

• When you connect a CD recorder to both the analog and digital input and output jacks, priority is given to the digital signals.

Appendix

OPTICAL

OUT (REC)

CENTER

OUTPUT

INPUT

GROUND

OPTICAL OUTPUT

OPTICAL INPUT

OPTICAL OUTPUT

COAXIAL OUTPUT

CD recorder

Hookups

English

MD/TAPE

recorder

(General and China models)

CD player

Turntable

to/from External Amplifier

to/from External Controller

from External Decoder

Hookups

Connecting Video Components

■About the video jacks

IntroductionPreparationsBasic Operation

There are three types of video jacks. Video signals input through the VIDEO jacks are the conventional composite video signals. Video signals input through the S VIDEO jacks are separated into luminance (Y) and color (C) video signals. The S-video signals achieve high quality color reproduction. Video signals input through the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks are separated into luminance (Y) and color difference (P signals. The jacks are also separated into three for each signal. The labels of the component video jacks may be different depending on the component (e.g. Y, C

B, CR / Y, PB, PR / Y, B-Y, R-Y/ etc.). Component video signals provide the best quality in picture reproduction.

If your video component has an S-video output or component video output, you can

Composite VIDEO jack

connect it to this unit. Connect the S-video signal output jack on your video component to the S-VIDEO jack or connect the component signal output jacks on your video component to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks.

S VIDEO jack

COMPONENT VIDEO jacks

Notes:

• Each type of video jack works independently. Signals input through the composite video, S-video, and component jacks are output through the corresponding composite video, Svideo, and component jacks respectively.

• Use a commercially available S-video cable when connecting to the S VIDEO jacks, and commercially available video cables when connecting to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks.

• When you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks, check the details in the owner’s manual that came with the component being connected.

B/CB, PR/CR) video

Operation

Advanced

Additional

Information

Appendix

COMPONENT OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

DTV/LD player

RF OUTPUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

Cable TV/SAT

S VIDEO OUTPUT

OPTICAL OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

SAT OPTICAL OUTPUT

CABLE COAXIAL OUTPUT

<Video>

<Video>

OPTICAL

OPTICAL OUTPUT

OUT (REC)

DVD player

AUDIO OUTPUT

COMPONENT OUTPUT

S VIDEO OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

<Video>

CENTER

Hookups

English

RF-Signal Output*

<RF>

(General and China models only)

AUDIO INPUT

<Video>

AUDIO OUTPUT

S VIDEO OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

S VIDEO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

VCR 1/2

VIDEO INPUT

<Video>

S VIDEO INPUT

Monitor

COMPONENT INPUT

* <U.K. and Europe models>

If your LD player has a Dolby Digital RF signal output jack, connect it to this unit through an external RF demodulator. (You can connect the Dolby Digital RF signal output of your LD player to the COAXIAL jacks using the “I/O ASSIGN” on the SET MENU.)

Hookups

Connecting Speakers

This section explains how to connect speakers to this unit. After you finish connecting your speakers, use the SET MENU to change the signal output settings according to the number and size of the speakers in your configuration. Before connecting any speaker cords, identify which terminals are for the right and left channels and also the + and – polarities. If you connect speakers with the wrong polarity (+ to –), this unit will not reproduce clear sound.

IntroductionPreparationsBasic Operation

Banana Plug

(Except for Europe and U.K. models)

■Using speaker cords

A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables running side by side. One of the cables is colored or shaped differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove, or ridge. To make sure you always connect speakers with the correct polarity, determine the difference between the cables of your speaker cord, make a note of which cable you plan to use for which polarity (+ and –), and always connect the speaker cords consistently.

Strip off 9 mm (3/8 in.) of an inch of insulation from the ends of the cables.

Twist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits.

Loosen the terminal knob by turning it counterclockwise.

Insert only the exposed portion of the cable into the slot in the side of the

terminal, and tighten the terminal knob.

Note:

• If your speaker cords have banana plugs, tighten the terminal knob and insert the plug into the end of the terminal. (Except for Europe and U.K. models)

Caution:

• Connect the speaker cords with care to avoid creating a short circuit. If you turn on the power and there is a short circuit, this unit may be damaged even though the protection circuit automatically shuts off the power.

■About the q RF (AC-3) signal input jack <For China and General models only.>

If your LD player has an q RF (AC-3) signal output jack, connect it to the q RF (AC-3) input jack on this unit. For this connection, change SET MENU item 7D. COAXIAL IN (10) to “LD-RF”. If q RF (AC-3) and analog signals are input at the same time, priority is given to the RF signals. When you want to reproduce q RF (AC-3) signals, set the input mode to “D.D. RF” using INPUT MODE.

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Additional

Information

Note:

• q RF (AC-3) signals cannot be output using the REC OUT selector. When you record sound or images from an LD player, be sure to connect the player to either the DIGITAL OPTICAL or analog AUDIO jacks.

Caution:

• Even if you connect an LD player with an q RF (AC-3) output jack to this unit, you cannot reproduce Dolby Digital sound from all LD discs. You must playback an LD disc encoded with Dolby Digital signals in order to take advantage of the Dolby Digital sound.

Appendix

Hookups

English

Right Rear

Speaker

Right Front

Speaker

CAUTION

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

Rear Center

Speaker

Left Front

Speaker

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

FRONT

: 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER

REAR

: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER

REAR CENTER

: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CENTER

: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B

: 4

Ω

A + B

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

FRONT

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

REAR

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

REAR CENTER

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CENTER

: 8

Ω

MAIN A OR B

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

A + B

: 16ΩMIN./SPEAKER

Left Rear

Speaker

(General and China models)

To other component

MIN./SPEAKER

Subwoofer

system

Right Main B

Speaker

Left Main B

Speaker

Center Speaker

Right Main A

Speaker

Left Main A

Speaker

Hookups

Connecting Subwoofers

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CENTER

Right Rear

Speaker

Subwoofer system

Left Rear

Speaker

■Connecting a front subwoofer

Connect the signal input jack on your subwoofer to one of the PRE OUT/ MAIN IN SUBWOOFER jacks.

Notes:

• The SUBWOOFER jacks (output) have a built-in high cut-off filter (90 Hz). When

using a powered subwoofer, set the high cut-off frequency to “MAX” on your Subwoofer.

• Both SUBWOOFER jacks output the same signal.

■Connecting a rear subwoofer

By using both Front and Rear Subwoofers, the CINEMA-DSP sound field programs can produce realistic movie effects with powerful, dynamic sound. To take advantage of this dynamic sound, be sure to set the 1C. REAR L/R SP item in the SET MENU to “LARGE”, and connect your Rear speakers and Subwoofer as described below.

Connect the right + input terminal on your Subwoofer to the REAR R +

terminal, and the right – input terminal on your Subwoofer to the REAR R – terminal with speaker cords.

Connect the left + input terminal on your Subwoofer to the REAR L +

terminal, and the left – input terminal on your Subwoofer to the REAR L – terminal with speaker cords.

Connect your Rear speakers to the output terminals on the Rear Subwoofer.

Be sure to connect the Rear speakers to the Subwoofer with the correct polarity.

Note:

• Adjust the speaker volume for the Subwoofer with the controls on the Subwoofers, not on this unit.

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Additional

Information

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Hookups

Connecting an External Decoder

This unit is equipped with six additional input jacks (left and right MAIN, CENTER, left and right SURROUND and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from an external decoder, sound processor, or pre-amplifier. Connect the output jacks on your external decoder to the 6CH INPUT jacks.

Be sure to match the left and right outputs to the left and right input jacks for the main and surround channels. To listen to the sound from your external decoder, press 6CH INPUT on this unit or the remote control.

Notes:

• When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, this unit automatically turns off the

digital sound field processor, and you cannot listen to DSP programs.

• When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, changing SPEAKER SET on the SET

MENU is not affected.

Connecting External Amplifiers

If you want to increase the power output to the speakers, or want to use another amplifier, connect an external amplifier to the PRE OUT/ MAIN IN terminals as follows.

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q FRONT jacks

Front Effect channel line output jacks.

w REAR (Surround) jacks

Rear channel line output jacks.

e SUBWOOFER jacks

Main, Center, and Rear channel frequencies below 90 Hz are output through these jacks. You can also direct DTS and Dolby Digital LFE signals to this output. Adjust the volume level of the subwoofer with the control on the subwoofer. Subwoofer volume cannot be adjusted from this unit.

CENTER

r CENTER jack

Center channel line output jack.

t REAR CENTER jack

Rear Center channel line output jack.

y MAIN jacks

MAIN IN jacks .......... Line input to this unit’s Main channel

When connecting to these jacks, signals input to the preamplifier of this unit will not be output from the main amplifier of this unit.

MAIN OUT jacks ..... Main channel line output jacks.

amplifiers.

The signals output through these jacks are affected by BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, and BASS EXTENSION settings.

Hookups

Others

WARNING

Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to

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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.

(General, China, and U.K. models) VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General and China models)

AC Power Cord

■IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch

Select the position whose requirements your speaker system meets.

(Upper position)

FRONT EFFECT:

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

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

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

CENTER: The impedance of the speaker must be 4Ω 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.

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Advanced

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

240

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

FRONT

: 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER

REAR

: 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER

REAR CENTER

: 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CENTER

: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B

: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER

A + B

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

FRONT

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

REAR

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

REAR CENTER

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CENTER

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

A + B

: 16ΩMIN./SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch

AC Power Cord

(Europe model only)

AC OUTLETS

(Lower position)

FRONT EFFECT:

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

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

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

CENTER: The impedance of the 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.

■Connecting the AC power cord

Plug in this unit to a wall outlet when all connections are complete.

Caution:

• Do not use other AC power cords than the one provided. (Europe model only)

■AC OUTLETS

Use these to connect the power cords from your other components to this unit. The power to the switched outlets is controlled by this unit’s STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER or STANDBY on the remote). These outlets will supply power to any connected unit whenever this unit is turned on. The maximum power (total power consumption of components) that can be connected to AC OUTLETS is 100 W.

■Voltage selector (General and China models)

Additional

Information

ER ON

./SPEAKER ./SPEAKER ./SPEAKER ./SPEAKER ./SPEAKER ./SPEAKER

./SPEAKER ./SPEAKER ./SPEAKER ./SPEAKER ./SPEAKER

IN./SPEAKER

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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.

On-Screen Displays (OSD)

You can display the operation information for this unit on a video monitor. If you display the SET MENU and DSP sound field program parameter settings on a screen, it is much easier to see the available options and parameters than it is by reading this information on the front panel display. If a video source is being reproduced, the OSD is superimposed over the image. If a video source is not being reproduced (or the source component is set in the standby mode), you can set the OSD to turn on (blue background) or off with “14 DISPLAY SET” on the SET MENU.

OSD Modes

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P01 CONCERT HALL 1

≥ Europe Hall A

INIT.DLY…………30ms ROOM SIZE…………1.0 LIVENESS…………………5

Full Display (ex.)

CONCERT HALL 1

P01

Europe Hall A

Short Display (ex.)

Selecting the OSD Mode

ON SCREEN

You can change the amount of information the OSD shows.

Full Display .......... This mode always shows the sound field program parameter

settings on the video monitor.

Short Display........ This mode briefly shows the same contents as the front panel

display at the bottom of the screen, then disappears.

Display Off ...........This mode briefly shows the “DISPLAY OFF” message at the

bottom of the screen, then disappears. Afterwards, no changes to operations appear on the screen except those of the ON SCREEN.

Notes:

• When you choose the Full Display mode, the INPUT selector, VOLUME, and some

other types of operation information are displayed at the bottom of the screen in the same format as the front panel display.

• The OSD signal is not output through the REC OUT selector, and will not be recorded

with any video signal.

• The SET MENU, TEST DOLBY SUR and TEST DSP appear regardless of the OSD mode.

When you turn on the power, the video monitor and front panel display shows

the level of the main volume for a few seconds and then switches to show the current sound field program.

Press ON SCREEN on the remote control repeatedly to change the display

mode. The OSD mode changes in the following order: Full Display, Short Display,

and Display Off.

Notes:

• If you choose a video input source that has component connected to both the S VIDEO IN and composite VIDEO IN jacks, and both the S VIDEO OUT and

composite VIDEO OUT jacks are connected to a video monitor, the video signal is output to both the S VIDEO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks. However, the OSD is carried only on the S-video signal. If no video signal is input, the OSD is carried on both the S-video and composite video signals.

• If your video monitor is connected only to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks of this unit, the OSD is not shown. Make sure to connect your video monitor to the COMPONENT VIDEO jack and either VIDEO or S VIDEO jacks if you would like to see the OSD.

• Playing back video software that has an anti-copy signal or video signals with a lot of noise may produce unstable images.

Speaker Placement

Where you place your speakers has a tremendous effect on how well your system sounds.

Main

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Speaker

TV or Video

monitor

TV or Video

monitor

Center Speaker

0.5~1m1m 1m0.5~1m1.5~3m (1~3ft)(3ft) (3ft)(1~3ft)(5~15ft)

Main

Speaker

■Placing the Main speakers

Place the left and right Main speakers an equal distance from the main listening position. If you have a TV or video monitor in your system, the distance of each speaker from each side of the TV or video monitor should be the same.

■Placing the Center speaker

If you have a TV or video monitor in your system, align the front face of the Center speaker with the front face of the monitor. Place the speaker as close to the monitor as possible, such as directly over or under the monitor. If you place the speaker under the monitor, the Front Effect speakers can adjust the height of the sound to correspond with the action on the screen (depending on the listener’s position). If you have a projection screen in your system, place the Center speaker under the screen. Be sure to align the speaker with the center of the screen.

■Placing the Front Effect, Rear, and Rear Center

speakers

The Front Effect speakers should be placed about 0.5~1m (1~3 feet) outside the Main speakers and in the front of the room. They should be turned toward the main listening position. Place the Rear speakers in the back of the room so they face the main listening position. The Rear speakers can be placed farther apart than the Front Effect speakers. The Front Effect and Rear speakers should be placed about

1.8m (6 feet) above the floor. Once you begin listening to programs, continue to adjust the speaker placement

until you obtain a balanced sound from the Main speakers and the Front Effect and Rear speakers.

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Additional

Information

Appendix

Front Effect speakers

Main speakers

Center Speaker

Front Subwoofer

1/4

Rear speakers

Rear Subwoofer

1.8 m (6 feet)

Rear Center speaker

■When you use a projection screen

Place the speakers as shown in the illustration. The Main speakers should be placed about one-quarter of the way up from the bottom of the screen. Place the Center speaker in the center and directly under the screen. The Center speaker provides precise dialogue localization. When you use a projection screen with your system, the Front Effect speakers provide better effect quality. The CINEMA-DSP sound field programs raise the sound from the Center speaker upward and provide natural sound corresponding with the video images.

■Placing the Subwoofers

Place the Front Subwoofer near the Main speakers. Turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce wall reflections. If you use a Rear Subwoofer, place it behind the main listening position. The placement of the Rear Subwoofer is not critical because of the ultralow frequencies of the sound being reproduced.

By adding a high quality Subwoofer to the speaker system configurations shown on page 9, you can enjoy more powerful and realistic movie effects, even if your Main speakers are large.

Notes:

• If you use different brands of speakers (with different tonal qualities) in your configuration, the tone of a moving human voice and other types of sound may not shift smoothly. We recommend that you use speakers from the same manufacturer or speakers with the same tonal quality. You can also adjust the output levels and equalization of your effect speakers using the SET MENU.

• If you are using small speakers, the addition of a Subwoofer will reinforce the sound effects of movies.

Speaker Settings

This unit has seven SPEAKER SET items in the SET MENU that you must set according to the number of speakers in your configuration and their size. The following table summarizes these SPEAKER SET items, and shows the initial settings as well as other possible settings. If the initial settings are not appropriate for your speaker configuration, change the settings in the SET MENU.

Summary of SPEAKER SET items 1A through 1G

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Item

1A. CENTER SP

1B. MAIN SP

1C. REAR L/R SP

1D. REAR CT SP

1E. LFE/BASS OUT

1F. FRNT EFCT SP

1G. MAIN LEVEL

Note:

• When you adjust the balance of the output level from the Right and Left Main speakers, use “L/R BALANCE” on the SET MENU.

Selects the Center channel output mode according to the size of the Center speaker. The possible settings are LRG (large), SML (small), and NONE.

Selects the Main channel output mode according to the size of the Main speakers. The possible settings are LARGE and SMALL.

Selects the Rear channel output mode according to the size of the Rear speakers. The possible settings are LRG (large), SML (small), and NONE.

Selects the Rear Center channel output according to the size of the Rear Center speaker. The possible settings are LRG (large), SML (small), and NONE.

Selects a speaker for the LFE/Bass signal output. The possible settings are SWFR (subwoofer), MAIN, and BOTH.

Selects the Front Effect signal output mode for the Front Effect signals. The possible settings are YES and NONE.

Selects the output level for the Main channel signal. The possible settings are Normal and –10 dB.

Description

Initial Setting

LRG

LARGE

LRG

BOTH

YES

Normal

Speaker Output Levels

This section explains how to set the speaker levels using the test tone. There are two tests; Dolby Surround test and DSP test.

Before Y ou Begin

IntroductionPreparationsBasic Operation

Dolby Surround Test

Operation

Advanced

BASS TREBLE

LRLC

Set BASS and TREBLE on the front panel to “0” (the center position) and

turn off BASS EXTENSION.

Use the remote control for the next three steps. Sit in the main listening

position and set PARAMETER/SET MENU on the remote control to PARAMETER.

Set 10 KEY/DSP to DSP and press q/DTS SUR.

Press TEST to select the test to be performed.

Select “TEST DOLBY SUR.” to match the output levels of the Center, Rear Center and Rear Left and Rear Right speakers to the left and right Main speakers. Select “TEST DSP” to match the output levels of the Front Effect speakers to the Main speakers.

After the Dolby Surround test is selected, “TEST DOLBY SUR.” appears in

the video monitor and in the front display.

Adjust VOLUME +/– to hear the test tone for each speaker. Make an

adjustment so that the output level coming from each speaker is same.

• The test tone is produced from the left Main speaker, Center speaker, right Main speaker, Rear Right speaker, Rear Center speaker, and Rear Left speaker in order. The tone lasts for 2.5 seconds each time.

• Press and hold h or g to stop the sequence temporarily.

• Press h or g to select the speaker to be tested.

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Information

Appendix

TEST DOLBY SUR.

EFFECT LEVEL L SUR. 0dB

When adjusting is complete, press TEST twice to stop the test tone.

You can increase the output levels of the effect channels (Rear Left, Rear Right, Rear Center, and Center) to +10dB. If the output level of the Center, Rear and Rear Center speakers is lower than that from the Main speakers even after you have increased the sound volume level of the Center, Rear, and Rear Center speakers up to +10dB, set the 1G. MAIN LEVEL item to this setting decreases the Main speaker volume level to about one-third the normal level. After you set the 1G. MAIN LEVEL item in the SET MENU to “–10dB,” adjust the levels for the Center, Rear, and Rear Center speakers again.

DSP T est

TEST DSP

MAIN

LRLC

Speaker Output Levels

After the dsp test is selected, “TEST DSP” appears on the video monitor and

in the front display.

Adjust VOLUME +/– to hear the test tone. Make an adjustment so that the

output level coming from the Front Effect speakers is the same as that of the Main speakers.

• The test tone is produced alternately from the Front Effect speakers and Main speakers. The tone is produced for 2.5 seconds each time.

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TEST DSP

EFFECT LEVEL FRONT 0dB

Adjust the output level of the Front Effect speakers using + and – so the

output level coming from the Front Effect speakers is the same as that of the Main speakers.

• The test tone is automatically produced from the Front Effect speakers while you are adjusting the level.

Notes:

• If you cannot hear the test tone, set VOLUME, turn off the power, and check the

speaker cords and hookups.

• The test tone can be reproduced separately from the left and right Front Effect speakers. This is useful when you want to check the hookups to these speakers. Press h to reproduce the test tone from the left speaker, and press g to reproduce the tone from the right speaker. (The OSD shows which speaker is reproducing the tone.)

• You cannot adjust the output level of the left and right Front Effect speakers separately.

• You can hear the test tone only from the Right Front Effect speaker by pressing g and the Left Front Effect speaker by pressing h. You can return to the original mode by releasing the buttons.

• The tonal quality of the speakers can be adjusted using the 5. CENTER GEQ items in the SET MENU.

• If the sound volume of the Front Effect speakers is lower than that of the Main speakers, even after you have increased the output level up to +10 dB, set the 1G. MAIN LEVEL item in the SET MENU to “–10dB.” Setting the 1G. MAIN LEVEL item to “–10dB” decreases the Main speaker output level to about one-third of the normal level. After you set the 1G. MAIN LEVEL item in the SET MENU to “–10dB,” repeat the TEST DOLBY SUR. procedure on the previous page.

• If you do not use Front Effect speakers, set the 1F FRNT EFCT SP item in the SET MENU to “NONE”, and the DSP Front Effect signals will be mixed with the Main channel signals.

• When the headphones are connected to this unit, you cannot select the Dolby Surround test and the dsp test.

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Basic Playback 25

Power Control ........................................................................................................ 25

Selecting a Source .................................................................................................. 26

Input Modes and Indications .................................................................................. 27

Selecting a Sound Field Program ........................................................................... 28

Basic Recording 29

Preparations ............................................................................................................29

Basic Playback

STANDBY

/ON

NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP-AX2

INPUT MODE

INPUT

VOLUME

SILENT

PHONES

SPEAKERS

PROCESSOR

DIRECT

BASS

EXTENSION

BASS TREBLE REC OUT DSP PROGRAM

VIDEO AUX

VCR 1

SAT

CABLE

D-TV/LD

DVD

SOURCE

MD/TAPE

CD-R

TUNER CD

PHONO

VCR 2/DVR

EFFECT

6CH

INPUT

S VIDEO VIDEO L R OPTICALAUDIO

VIDEO AUX

STANDBY/ON VOLUME

EFFECT

INPUT MODE

Playback operation is described with buttons on this unit and the remote control. These button names are noted in the order of “button name (remote control button name).”

English

STANDBY

SYSTEM

POWER

Input

buttons

INPUT selector

VOLUME EFFECT

Power Control

Press STANDBY/ON (or SYSTEM POWER on the remote control) to turn

STANDBY

/ON

STANDBY

/ON

on the power.

• The front panel (and the monitor screen) shows the level of the volume for a few seconds and then switches to show the current sound field program.

Press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY on the remote control) to turn off the

power.

Note:

• This unit stores its current operational status in memory before the power is turned off. By connecting a commercially available timer to this unit, you can easily playback or record a source at any time you wish.

Basic Playback

Selecting a Source

INPUT

IntroductionPreparationsBasic Operation

D-TV/LD

CABLE

SAT CD-R

VCR 1 TUNER

VCR2/DVR

V-AUX PHONO

VOLUME

The selected source

DVD MD/TAPE

Select the source using the INPUT selector, or press one of the input buttons

on the remote control.

• The current source is indicated on the front panel display with an arrow.

• The current source name and input mode appear on the front panel display and the video monitor for a few seconds.

Select this source: To reproduce the signal

from this component.

DVD........................................ DVD player

D-TV/LD ................................ LD player/Digital TV or TV

CABLE ................................... Cable TV

VCR 1 ..................................... Video deck 1

VCR 2/DVR ........................... Video deck 2 or Digital Video Recorder

V-AUX ................................... Other AV component

PHONO .................................. Turntable

CD........................................... CD player

TUNER ................................... AM/FM tuner

MD/TAPE............................... MD recorder/TAPE deck

CD-R....................................... CD Recorder

SAT......................................... Satellite tuner

Start playback (or select a broadcast station) on the source component.

• Refer to the operation instructions for the component.

Adjust VOLUME (or VOLUME +/– on the remote control).

Caution:

• If the power of the component connected to the VCR 1, VCR 2/DVR, MD/TAPE, and CD-R OUT jacks is turned off, reproduced sound may be distorted or the volume may be lowered. In these cases, turn on the component.

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Additional

Information

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■BGV (Back Ground Video) function

The BGV (Back Ground Video) function allows you to combine a video signal from a video source with a sound signal from an audio source. (For example, you can listen to classical music while you are watching a video.)

Using the remote control, select a source from the video group, then select a source from the audio group. Use the input buttons on the remote control to make your selections. The BGV function does not work if you select the sources using the INPUT selector on the front panel.

Basic Playback

Input Modes and Indications

This unit comes with various input jacks. If your external component is connected to more than one type of input jack, you can set the priority of the input signal. Press INPUT MODE on the front panel or an input button (press it repeatedly) on the remote control to display or change the input mode.

• AUTO

AUTO:DOLBY D.

AUTO:DTS

AUTO:PCM

AUTO:ANALOG

AUTO:---

• DTS

DTS

DTS:---

• ANALOG

ANALOG

ANALOG:---

Notes:

• If digital signals are input from both the COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks, the digital signal from the COAXIAL jack is selected.

• When AUTO is selected, this unit automatically determines the type of signal. If this unit detects a Dolby Digital or DTS signal, the decoder automatically switches to the appropriate setting and reproduces 5.1 channel source.

• The sound output may be interrupted for some LD and DVD players in the following situation: The input mode is set to AUTO. A search is performed while playing the disc encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, and then disc playing is restored. The sound output is interrupted for a moment because the digital signal was selected again.

AUTO:........... This mode is automatically selected when you turn on the power of

this unit. In this mode, the input signal is automatically selected in the following order.

1) Dolby Digital or DTS encoded signals

2) Digital (PCM) signals

3) Analog signals

DTS: .............. In this mode, only digital input signals encoded with DTS are selected

even if other signals are input at the same time.

ANALOG: ..... In this mode, only analog input signals are selected even if digital

signals are input at the same time.

<When LD is selected as the input source> (General and China models only)

AUTO:........... In this mode, this unit automatically selects the signal in the following

order.

1) Dolby Digital RF encoded signals

2) DTS encoded signals

3) Digital (PCM) signals

4) Analog signals

D.D. RF: ........ This unit only selects Dolby Digital RF signals.

DTS: .............. In this mode, only digital input signals encoded with DTS are selected

even if other signals are input at the same time.

DGTL: ........... This unit only selects digital signals input through the OPTICAL

jacks.

ANALOG: ..... This unit only selects signals input through the ANALOG jacks. This

unit will not select Dolby Digital RF or DTS signals.

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■Notes on playing a source encoded with a DTS signal

• If the digital output data of the player has been processed in any way, you may not be able to perform DTS decoding even if you make a digital connection between this unit and the player.

• If you play a source encoded with a DTS signal and set the input mode to ANALOG, this unit reproduces the noise of an unprocessed DTS signal. When you want to play a DTS source, be sure to connect the source to a digital input jack and set the input mode to AUTO or DTS.

• If you switch the input mode to ANALOG while playing a source encoded with a DTS signal, this unit reproduces no sound.

• If you play a source encoded with a DTS signal and set the input mode to AUTO, there will be a moment of noise while the unit recognizes the DTS signal and turns on the DTS decoder. This is not a malfunction. You can avoid this by setting the input mode to DTS beforehand.

• If you continue to play a source encoded with a DTS signal with the input mode setting left to AUTO, this unit automatically switches to the “DTS-decoding” mode to prevent noise from being generated during subsequent operation. (The “t” indicator lights up on the front panel display.) The “t” indicator will flash immediately after playback of a source encoded with a DTS signal has finished. Only a source encoded with a DTS signal can be played back while this indicator is flashing. If you want to play a normal PCM source soon, set the input mode back to AUTO.

• The “t” indicator will flash when the input mode is set to AUTO and a search or skip operation is performed while playing back a source encoded with a DTS signal. If this status continues for 30 or more seconds, the unit will automatically switch from the “DTSdecoding” mode to PCM digital signal input mode and the “t” indicator will go out.

■Notes on playing an LD or DTS CD source

• For LD software that does not contain a digital soundtrack, connect the LD player to the analog jacks and set the input mode to AUTO or ANALOG.

• If the LD player is transmitting a signal by a non-standard method, this unit cannot detect the Dolby Digital or DTS signal. In this case, the decoder automatically switches to PCM or analog.

• Some A/V components such as LD players output different audio signals through their analog and digital jacks. Change the input mode as necessary.

• While you are operating the LD player and playing a disc encoded with a Dolby Digital signal, if you switch from the pause or chapter forwarding function to normal playback, you may hear the PCM or analog sound an instant before the Dolby Digital signal is played.

Basic Playback

Selecting a Sound Field Program

You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a DSP sound field program. The 25 DSP sound field programs are divided into 12 DSP program groups.

10KEY/DSP

IntroductionPreparationsBasic Operation

6.1/ES

If you want to utilize the Rear Center speaker with a 5.1 channel program source, press 6.1/

ES.

Hi-Fi DSP Programs

Concert Hall 1

Europe Hall A Europe Hall B

Concert Hall 2

U.S.A. Hall C

Live Concert

Church

Freiburg

Royaumont

Set 10KEY/DSP on the remote to DSP.

Press the DSP button on main unit and rotate the Multi jog knob to select the

desired sound field program.

Notes:

• If a DTS or Dolby Digital signal is input when the input mode is set to “AUTO”, the sound field program automatically switches to the appropriate decoding program.

• Choose a sound field program based on your listening preference, not on the name of the program. The acoustics of your listening room affect the sound field program. Minimize the sound reflections in your room to maximize the effect created by the program.

• When you select an input source, the main unit automatically selects the last sound field program used with that source.

• When you turn off the main unit, the current source and sound field program are memorized and are automatically selected when you turn on the power again.

• When high rate 96 kHz sampling digital signals are output from source equipment, the DSP sound field cannot operate on the source sounds. In this case, the sounds are reproduced as normal 2-channel stereo.

Jazz Club

Village Gate

The Bottom Line

Rock Concert

Roxy Theatre

Arena

Stadium

Anaheim

Bowl

Entertainment

8ch Stereo

Disco

CINEMA-DSP Programs

Entertainment

Game

Concert Video

Pop/Rock

Classical/Opera

TV Theater

Mono Movie

Variety/Sports

Movie Theater 1

Spectacle

Sci-Fi

Movie Theater 2

Adventure

General

q/DTS SURROUND

Normal/Matrix 6.1/ES

Enhanced/6.1/ES

■Virtual CINEMA DSP and HP CINEMA DSP

You can experience the virtual CINEMA DSP sound field by setting the 1C. REAR L/R SP item in the SET MENU to “NONE.” The sound field processing is changed to the Virtual CINEMA DSP mode according to the selected sound field program. The Virtual CINEMA DSP allows you to enjoy the virtual sound fields without Rear speakers. Signals for Rear channels are output from the Main speakers. You can also listen to HP (Headphone) CINEMA DSP by connecting your headphones to the PHONES jack while the DSP sound fields are on.

Operation

Advanced

When high rate 96 kHz sampling digital signals are output from source component, the Virtual CINEMA DSP and HP CINEMA DSP cannot operate on the source sounds.

Note:

• This unit is not set in the virtual CINEMA DSP mode even if “1C REAR L/R SP” is set to NONE in the following cases: – when the 8ch Stereo, DOLBY DIGITAL/Normal or DTS/Normal program is selected; – when the sound effect is turned off; – when 6CH INPUT is selected as the input source; – when 96-kHz sampling digital signals are input to this unit; – when the Dolby Digital KARAOKE source is played; – when using the test tone; or – when connecting the headphones.

Additional

Information

EFFECT

EFFECT OFF

■Normal stereo reproduction

For normal stereo reproduction, press EFFECT to turn off the effect.

Notes:

• When you turn off the effect, no sound is reproduced from the Front Effect, Center, Rear, and Rear Center speakers.

• If you turn off the effect while DTS or Dolby Digital signals are being reproduced, the dynamic range of the signal is automatically compressed.

• The sound volume may be extremely reduced when you turn off the effect or if you change a SET MENU item. In this case turn on the effect.

Appendix

Basic Recording

REC OUT allows you to record one source while viewing and/or listening to another source.

Preparations

Turn on the power to this unit and all connected component.

STANDBY

/ON

English

D-TV/LD

CABLE

SAT

VCR 1

VCR 2/DVR

VIDEO AUX

DVD

REC OUT

SOURCE

MD/TAPE

CD-R

TUNER

PHONO

Select the source component you want to record using REC OUT.

• To record the current source, set REC OUT to SOURCE.

• To record a source that you do not want to reproduce, set REC OUT to the

source you want to record.

Start playback (or select a broadcast station) on the source component.

Start recording on the recording component.

• If you want to listen to another source, and REC OUT is not set to SOURCE, select the source you want to reproduce with the INPUT

selector and adjust the volume.

Notes:

• Do a test recording before you start an actual recording.

• When this unit’s power is off, you cannot record between other component connected to this unit.

• Operating BASS and TREBLE, BASS EXTENSION, BALANCE, VOLUME, and DSP programs do not affect the recorded signal.

■Special considerations when recording DTS

software

The DTS signal is a digital bitstream. Attempting to digitally record the DTS bitstream will result in noise being recorded. Therefore, if you want to use this unit to record sources that have DTS signals recorded on them, the following considerations need to be made.

For DTS encoded LDs, DVDs, and CDs:

Only 2-channel analog audio signals may be recorded as follows:

• LDs:

Set your Laser Disc player’s left and right outputs to the analog soundtrack.

• DVDs:

Use the disc menu to set the DVD player’s mixed 2-channel left and right audio outputs to the PCM or Dolby Digital soundtrack.

• CDs:

The DTS signal recorded on CDs can only be output as a digital bitstream, and therefore cannot be recorded.

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Advanced Operation

Operation

Advanced

Additional

Information

Appendix

SET MENU Items 31

Operating the SET MENU ..................................................................................... 32

1. SPEAKER SET (1A. CENTER SP to 1G. MAIN LEVEL) .............................. 33

2. LOW FREQ. TEST ............................................................................................ 35

3. L/R BALANCE.................................................................................................. 36

4. HP TONE CTRL (Headphone Tone Control).................................................... 36

5. CENTER GEQ (Center Graphic Equalizer)....................................................... 36

6. INPUT RENAME .............................................................................................. 36

7. I/O ASSIGN ....................................................................................................... 37

8. INPUT MODE ................................................................................................... 37

9. PARAMETER INI (Parameter Initialization).................................................... 37

10. DOLBY D. SET (Dolby Digital Set) ............................................................... 38

11. DTS SET .......................................................................................................... 38

12. 6.1/ES AUTO ................................................................................................... 38

13. SP DELAY TIME ............................................................................................ 39

14. DISPLAY SET .................................................................................................39

15. MEMORY GUARD......................................................................................... 39

Remote Control Features 40

Using the Remote Control...................................................................................... 40

Each Component Control Area .............................................................................. 42

Setting the Manufacturer Code in the Remote Control.......................................... 45

Programming a New Remote Control Function..................................................... 46

Using the Macro Feature ........................................................................................ 47

Changing the Source Name in the Display Window.............................................. 49

Clearing a Learned Function or Macro .................................................................. 49

Clearing Learned Functions and Setups................................................................. 50

Adjusting the Levels of the Effect Speakers 51

Setting the Sleep Timer 51

SET MENU Items

The SET MENU consists of sixteen items including the Speaker Set, Center Graphic Equalizer and Parameter Initialization features. Choose the appropriate item and adjust or select the values as necessary.

Notes:

• You can adjust the items in the SET MENU while reproducing a source.

• We recommend that you adjust the items in the SET MENU while using a video monitor. It is easier to see the video monitor screen than it is to see the front panel display on this unit while adjusting SET MENU items.

Items

Descriptions

Setting

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1. SPEAKER SET

1A. CENTER SP 1B. MAIN SP 1C. REAR L/R SP 1D. REAR CT SP 1E. LFE/BASS OUT 1F. FRNT EFCT SP 1G. MAIN LEVEL

2. LOW FREQ. TEST

3. L/R BALANCE

4. HP TONE CTRL

5. CENTER GEQ

6. INPUT RENAME

7. I/O ASSIGN

8. INPUT MODE

9. PARAMETER INI

Selects the output mode suitable for your Center speaker. Selects the output mode suitable for your Main speakers. Selects the output mode suitable for your Rear speakers. Selects the output mode suitable for your Rear Center speaker. Selects the output mode for LFE/BASS signal output. Selects the output mode suitable for your Front Effect speakers. Selects the output level for your Main channels.

Matches the Subwoofer level with the level of the other speakers.

Adjusts the sound balance for Left and Right channels.

Adjusts the tonal balance of the headphones.

Matches the Center speaker tonal quality with the Main speakers.

Changes the name of the inputs.

Assigns the I/O terminals to the designated input sources.

Selects the initial input mode of the sources.

Initializes the parameters of a group of DSP programs.

LRG / SML / NONE LARGE / SMALL LRG / SML / NONE LRG / SML / NONE SWFR / MAIN / BOTH YES / NONE Normal / –10dB

TEST TONE;

OFF / ON

OUTPUT;

MAIN L/R, MAIN L, CENTER, MAIN R, R SUR, REAR CT, L SUR, SWFR, FRONT

FREQ.;

35Hz—250Hz (Wide or narrow band)

L to 0 to R

BASS; –6dB to +3dB TRBL; –6dB to +3dB

5-band; –6dB to +6dB

Up to eight characters.

Digital I/O, CMPNT input.

AUTO / LAST

1 to 12

33–35

10. DOLBY D. SET

10A. LFE LEVEL 10B. D-RANGE

11. DTS SET

12. 6.1/ES AUTO

13. SP DELAY TIME

14. DISPLAY SET

15. MEMORY GUARD

Adjusts the output level of the LFE channel for Dolby Digital signals. Adjusts the dynamic range for Dolby Digital signals.

Adjusts the output level of the LFE channel for DTS signals.

Selects the AUTO mode of Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1 and DTS ES decoding.

Adjusts the delay time for Center and Rear Center speakers.

Selects the display settings.

Locks DSP program parameters and other SET MENU settings.

SP, HP; –20dB to 0dB SP, HP; MAX / STD / MIN

SP, HP; –10dB to +10dB

ON / OFF

CENTER; 0ms to 5ms REAR CNTR; 0ms to 30ms

BLUE BACK; AUTO/OFF OSD SHIFT; 0 to 10 DIMMER; –4 to 0

OFF / ON

SET MENU Items

Operating the SET MENU

Adjustment should be performed with the remote control. Some items require extra steps to change to the desired setting.

IntroductionPreparationsBasic Operation

Set PARAMETER/SET MENU to SET MENU.

Press h or g repeatedly to select an item from the table of SET MENU, then press + or – to enter the setting of that item.

• The last item you adjusted appears on the display.

• Some items have sub items.

OSD (On Screen Display)

SET MENU 1/4

1 SPEAKER SET

≥ 2 LOW FREQ.TEST

3 L/R BALANCE 4 HP TONE CTRL

PARAMETER / SET MENU

Cursor buttons

Front Panel Display

2 LOW FREQ.TEST

-/+ : Enter

Operation

Advanced

Additional

Information

Press + or – to change the setting of the item.

≥ TEST TONE………OFF

Press h or g repeatedly or a DSP program button to exit the SET MENU.

2 LOW FREQ.TEST

OUTPUT…MAIN L/R FREQ.………………88Hz

2 LOW FREQ.TEST TEST TONE………OFF

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SET MENU Items

1A CENTER SP

LRG SML “NONE

1C REAR L/R SP

LRG SML “NONE

1. SPEAKER SET (1A. CENTER SP to 1G. MAIN LEVEL)

Use this feature to select suitable output modes for your speaker configuration. You must set the output mode when you use a subwoofer.

■1A. CENTER SP (Center Speaker Mode)

By adding a Center speaker to your speaker configuration, this unit can provide good dialogue localization for many listeners and superior synchronization of sound and images. The OSD shows a large, small, or no center speaker depending on how you set this item. The initial setting is “LRG”.

Select the “LRG” (Large) setting if you have a large Center speaker. The entire range of Center channel signals is sent to the Center speaker.

Select the “SML” (Small) setting if you have a small Center speaker. Center channel low frequency signals of 90 Hz and below are directed to the speakers selected with the 1E. LFE/BASS OUT item.

Select the “NONE” setting if you do not have a Center speaker. All of the Center channel signals are directed to the left and right Main speakers. The “NONE” position provides good dialogue localization for the person sitting in the main listening position.

Large Small None

1A CENTER SP

1A CENTER SP “LRG SML NONE

English

“LRG SML NONE

LRG “SML NONE

■1B. MAIN SP (Main Speaker Mode)

The display shows small or large Main speakers depending on how you set this item. The initial setting is “LARGE”.

Select the “LARGE” setting if you have large Main speakers. The entire range of left and right Main channel signals is directed to the left and right Main speakers.

Select the “SMALL” setting if you have small Main speakers. The Main channel low frequency signals of 90 Hz and below are directed to the speakers selected with the 1E. LFE/BASS OUT item.

Large Small

1B MAIN SP

“LARGE SMALL

Note:

• When you select the “MAIN” setting for the 1E. LFE/BASS OUT item, the Main channel low frequency signals of 90 Hz and below are directed to the Main speakers even if you select the “SMALL” setting for the Main speaker mode.

1B MAIN SP

“LARGE SMALL

LARGE “SMALL

■1C. REAR L/R SP (Rear Speaker Mode)

The OSD shows large, small, or no Rear speakers depending on how you set this item. The initial setting is “LRG”.

Select the “LRG” setting if you have large left and right Rear speakers or if you use a Rear Subwoofer. The entire range of Rear channel signals is sent to the left and right Rear speakers.

Select the “SML” setting if you have small left and right Rear speakers. Rear channel low frequency signals of 90 Hz and below are directed to the speakers selected with the 1E. LFE/BASS OUT item.

Select the “NONE” setting if you do not have Rear speakers.

• In this case, the Rear Center speaker will automatically be set to “NONE” and the 1D. REAR CT SP item will be skipped.

Large Small None

1C REAR L/R SP

“LRG SML NONE

1C REAR L/R SP

1C REAR L/R SP “LRG SML NONE

LRG “SML NONE

SET MENU Items

1D REAR CT SP

LRG SML “NONE

1E LFE/BASS OUT

SWFR MAIN“BOTH

■1D. REAR CT SP (Rear Center Speaker Mode)

By adding a Rear Center speaker to your speaker configuration, this unit can provide more realistic front-to-back and back-to-front transitions. The initial setting is “LRG”.

Select the “LRG” setting if you have a large Rear Center speaker. The entire range of Rear Center channel signals is sent to the Rear Center speakers.

IntroductionPreparationsBasic Operation

Select the “SML” (small) setting if you have a small Rear Center speaker. Rear Center channel low frequency signals of 90 Hz and below are distributed to speakers selected with the 1E. LFE/BASS OUT item.

Select the “NONE” setting if you do not have a Rear Center speaker. The Rear Center signal is directed to the Rear L/R speakers.

Large Small None

1D REAR CT SP

1D REAR CT SP “LRG SML NONE

“LRG SML NONE

LRG “SML NONE

■1E. LFE/BASS OUT (Bass Output Mode)

LFE signals carry low frequency effects when this unit decodes DTS or Dolby Digital signals. Low frequency signals are defined as 90 Hz and below. The initial setting is “BOTH”.

Select the “SWFR” (Subwoofer) setting if you use a Subwoofer. The LFE signals are directed to the Subwoofer. Select the “MAIN” setting if you do not use a Subwoofer. The LFE signals are directed to the Main speakers. Select the “BOTH” setting if you use a Subwoofer and you want to mix the Main channel low frequency sound signals with the LFE

signals.

Subwoofer Main Both

1E LFE/BASS OUT

“SWFR MAIN BOTH

Note:

• The low frequency signals of 90Hz and below from all Main, Center, Rear, and Rear Center channels are directed to the LFE channel when you select the small speaker setting in items 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D.

Operation

Advanced

■1F. FRNT EFCT SP (Front Effect Speaker Mode)

1E LFE/BASS OUT

SWFR“MAIN BOTH

1E LFE/BASS OUT

SWFR MAIN“BOTH

This unit uses Front Effect speakers to localize the virtual sound sources of the sound field programs. If you do not use Front Effect speakers, you can direct the Front Effect signals to the Main speakers. The OSD shows small or no Front Effect speakers depending on how you set this item. The initial setting is “YES”.

Additional

Information

Appendix

Select the “YES” setting if you use Front Effect speakers. Select the “NONE” setting if you do not use Front Effect speakers. The Front Effect signals are mixed with the Main channels.

YES NONE

1F FRNT EFCT SP

“YES NONE

1F FRNT EFCT SP

“YES NONE

YES “NONE

SET MENU Items

2 LOW FREQ.TEST

TEST TONE…………ON OUTPUT…MAIN L/R

≥ FREQ.………………88Hz

■1G. MAIN LEVEL

Change this setting if you cannot match the sound volume of the Front, Rear, and Center speakers with the Main speakers because of the unusually high efficiency performance of the Main speakers. The initial setting is “Normal”.

Select the “Normal” setting if you can match the volume of your effect speakers with the volume of your Main speakers using the Dolby Surround Test.

Select the “–10dB” setting if you cannot match the volume of your effect speakers with the volume of your Main speakers using the Dolby Surround Test.

Normal –10dB

English

1G MAIN LEVEL

“Normal -10dB

Notes:

• When 96-kHz sampling digital signals are input to this unit, level adjustments in items 1B and 1E are possible, but those in items 1A, 1C, 1D and 1F are not affected.

• When 6CH INPUT is selected as the input source, level adjustments in items 1A through 1F are not affected.

1G MAIN LEVEL

1G MAIN LEVEL “Normal -10dB

Normal “-10dB

2. LOW FREQ. TEST

Use this feature to adjust the Subwoofer volume so it matches the volume of the other speakers in your configuration. Change the setting using the remote control while sitting in the main listening position.

Press + or – to set the TEST TONE to “ON”, and adjust the volume using VOLUME + so you can hear the tone.

Press g repeatedly to go to OUTPUT and press + or – to select the speaker you want to compare with the Subwoofer.

• If “SUBWOOFER” is selected, test tones above 90 Hz will not be output from the Subwoofer. The test tone will not necessarily be output from the selected speakers. The output mode of the test tone depends on the settings of the 1. SPEAKER SET items in the SET MENU.

Press g repeatedly to go to FREQ. and press + or – to select the frequency you want to use.

2 LOW FREQ.TEST

≥ TEST TONE………OFF

OUTPUT…MAIN L/R FREQ.………………88Hz

2 LOW FREQ.TEST

TEST TONE…………ON

≥ OUTPUT…MAIN L/R

FREQ.………………88Hz

Adjust the Subwoofer volume using the controls on the Subwoofer so it matches the volume of the speaker you are comparing it to.

Notes:

• Do not turn up the VOLUME too high.

• If no test tone is heard, turn off the power and make sure all the necessary hookups are correct.

• When the headphones are connected to this unit, you cannot set the TEST TONE to “ON”.

(Wide Band Noise Produced)

Center freq.

2 LOW FREQ.TEST TEST TONE………OFF

Digital Generator

NOISE

FREQ.

Band Pass Filter

35 Hz~250 Hz

2 LOW FREQ.TEST OUTPUT…MAIN L/R

2 LOW FREQ.TEST FREQ.………………88Hz

■About the test tone

The test tone is produced by the tone generator. The tone generator produces a narrow band of noise centered at a specified frequency by the band pass filter. You can change the center frequency from 35 Hz through 250 Hz in one-sixth octave steps. You can use the test tone not only for adjusting the subwoofer level, but also for checking the low frequency characteristics of your listening room. Low frequency sounds are especially affected by the listener’s position, speaker placement, subwoofer polarity, and other conditions.

SET MENU Items

3. L/R BALANCE

3 L/R BALANCE

3L R

Use this feature to adjust the balance of the output level from the right and left main speakers. Initial setting is the neutral position.

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4. HP TONE CTRL (Headphone Tone Control)

4 HP TONE CTRL

__________

BASS | TRBL |

--------

0dB

4 HP TONE BASS 0dB

4 HP TONE TRBL 0dB

Use this feature to adjust the level of bass and treble when you use your headphones. The initial Setting is 0 dB for both bass and treble.

Select BASS or TRBL and press + or – to change each level. You can adjust the level from –6 dB to +3 dB.

5. CENTER GEQ (Center Graphic Equalizer)

5 CENTER GEQ

≥ 100Hz |

_________

300Hz |

1kHz | 3kHz |

10kHz |

-------

5 CENTER

100Hz

Use this feature to adjust the built-in five band graphic equalizer so the Center speaker tone matches that of the left and right Main speakers. You can select the 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, or 10 kHz frequencies.

Use g to select a higher frequency and h to select a lower frequency.

Press + or – to adjust the level of that frequency.

Note:

• You can monitor the Center speaker sound while adjusting this item using the

Dolby Surround test tone generator. Press TEST before starting the procedure above. “TEST DOLBY SUR.” appears, and the test tone starts alternating among the speakers. Once you begin the procedure above, the test tone remains at the Center speaker and you can hear how the sound changes as you adjust the various frequency levels. To turn off the test tone generator, press TEST repeatedly until the current DSP program appears.

Operation

Advanced

Additional

Information

6. INPUT RENAME

6 INPUT RENAME

VCR1 -> VCR1

--------

VCR1 -> VCR1

--------

Use this feature to change the name of the input which appears on the OSD or the front panel display.

Select the input you want to change the name of by pressing an input button

(or using the INPUT selector). Press + or – to blink the underbar for the space or character you want to edit.

Press h or g to select the character you want to use and + or – to move to the

next one.

• Press g to change the character in the following order, or press h to go in the reverse order. A~Z, a space, 0~9, a space, a~z, a space, #, *, +, and so on.

• Follow the procedure above to rename other inputs.

Press + or – repeatedly to exit the INPUT RENAME mode.

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SET MENU Items

7A CMPNT-V INPUT

≥ [A]………… DVD

[B]…………D-TV/LD

7. I/O ASSIGN

Use this feature to designate the input for the COMPONENT jacks (A and B) and DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (1) to (10)* to any sources you want. Change the setting when there are not enough digital input jacks depending on the source components you are using. (*(10) can be selected for General and China models only.) Initial settings are shown on the display.

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■7A. For the

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks [A] and [B]

7A CMPNT-V INPT [A]………… DVD

8. INPUT MODE

8 INPUT MODE

>AUTO LAST

■7B. For the

OPTICAL OUTPUT jacks (1) and (2)

7B OPTICAL OUT

≥ (1)…………MD/TAPE

(2)………… CD-R

7B OPTICAL OUT (1)…………MD/TAPE

8 INPUT MODE

“AUTO LAST

■7C. For the

OPTICAL INPUT jacks (3) to (7)

7C OPTICAL IN

(3)………… CD (4)………… CD-R

≥

(5)………… DVD (6)…………D-TV/LD (7)………… SAT

7C OPTICAL IN (5)………… DVD

Use this feature to designate the input mode for sources connected to DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn on this unit.

Select “AUTO” to allow this unit to automatically detect the type of input signal and select the appropriate input mode.

Select “LAST” to set this unit to automatically select the last input mode used for that source.

■7D. For the

COAXIAL INPUT jacks (8) to (10)*

7D COAXIAL IN

(8)………… CD

≥

(9)………… CABLE (10)……… LD-RF

7D COAXIAL IN (9)………… CABLE

9. PARAMETER INI (Parameter Initialization)

9 PARAM. INI

*1234

5678

9101112

9 PARAM. INI

*1234

9 PARAM. INI

5678

9 PARAM. INI

9101112

Use this feature to initialize the parameters for each DSP program within a DSP program group. When you initialize a DSP program group, all of the parameter values within that group revert to their initial settings.

Press the DSP program group button on the remote control for the DSP program you want to initialize.

• All of the DSP programs within the selected program group are initialized.

Repeat this step to initialize other DSP program groups.

Notes:

• The asterisk (*) mark next to a DSP program group number indicates that you have changed the parameter values in one or more DSP programs within that group.

• The parameter values of the DSP programs do not change if you initialize a program group that does not have the asterisk (*) mark.

• When the MEMORY GUARD function is set to “ON”, you cannot initialize any program groups.

• You cannot initialize the individual DSP programs within a group separately.

Caution:

• Once you initialize a DSP program group, you cannot have this unit revert the parameter values back to the previous settings automatically.

SET MENU Items

10. DOLBY D. SET (Dolby Digital Set)

10A LFE LEVEL

SPEAKER………………0dB

≥

HEADPHONE…………0dB

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10B D-RANGE

SP:>MAX STD MIN

≥

HP:>MAX STD MIN

11. DTS SET

11 LFE LEVEL

SPEAKER………………0dB

≥

HEADPHONE…………0dB

10A LFE LEVEL

SP………………0dB

10B D-RANGE SP:“MAX STD MIN

11 LFE LEVEL

SP………………0dB

■10A. LFE LEVEL

Use this feature to adjust the output level of the LFE (low frequency effect) channel when playing back Dolby Digital encoded software. This setting is effective only when this unit decodes Dolby Digital signals. The LFE signal carries the low frequency special effect sound which is only added to certain scenes.

You can adjust the levels from 0 dB to –20 dB.

• Adjust the LFE levels according to the capacity of your subwoofer or headphones.

■10B. D-RANGE (Dynamic Range)

Use this feature to adjust the dynamic range. This setting is effective only when this unit decodes Dolby Digital signals.

Select the “MAX” setting for feature films. Select the “STD” (Standard) setting for general use. Select the “MIN” setting for listening to sources at extremely low volume

levels.

■11. LFE LEVEL

Use this feature to adjust the output level of the LFE (low frequency effect) channel when playing back DTS encoded software. This setting is effective only when this unit decodes DTS signals. The LFE signal carries the low frequency special effect sound which is only added to certain scenes.

You can adjust the levels from –10 dB to +10 dB.

• Adjust the LFE level according to the capacity of your subwoofer or headphones.

Operation

Advanced

Additional

Information

12. 6.1/ES AUTO

12 6.1/ES AUTO

>ON OFF

12 6.1/ES AUTO

“ON OFF

Use this feature to switch the DOLBY Digital Matrix 6.1 and DTS ES AUTO mode on or off.

Select “ON” to allow the main unit to automatically turn on the Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1 or DTS ES decoder when the software with identification signal is detected.

Select “OFF” if you want to control the mode manually by pressing 6.1/ES on the remote.

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13. SP DELAY TIME

13 SP DELAY TIME

CENTER………………0ms

≥

REAR CNTR………3ms

13 SP DLY TIME CENTER………………0ms

14. DISPLAY SET

SET MENU Items

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Use this feature to adjust the delay of the Center and the Rear Center channel sounds. This feature works when this unit decodes DTS or Dolby Digital signals. Ideally, the Center speaker and the Rear Center speaker should be the same distance from the main listening position as the left and right Main speakers. However, in most home situations, the Center speaker or the Rear Center speaker is placed in line with the Main speakers or the Rear speakers. By delaying the sound from the Center speaker and the Rear Center speaker, the apparent distance from the Center speaker and the Rear Center speaker to the main listening position can be adjusted to make it seem the same as the distance between the left and right Main speaker, and the left and right Rear speakers to the listening position. Adjusting the delay time for the Center speaker is especially important for giving depth to the dialogue.

You can adjust the delay time from 0 ms to 5 ms for the Center speaker and from 0 ms to 30 ms for the Rear Center speaker.

• Increasing the delay 1 ms simulates moving the speakers about 30 cm (one foot) farther away from the listening position.

14 DISPLAY SET

BLUE BACK………AUTO

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OSD SHIFT………………0 DIMMER………………………0

14 DISPLAY SET BLUE BACK……AUTO

15. MEMORY GUARD

15 MEMORY GUARD

>OFF ON

15 MEMORY GUARD

“OFF ON

■BLUE BACK > AUTO/OFF

You can set the OSD background to blue if the video source is not being reproduced (or the power of the source component is off).

■OSD SHIFT

This setting is used to adjust the vertical position of the OSD.

■DIMMER

You can adjust the brightness of the front panel display.

Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to DSP program parameter values and other settings on this unit.

Select “ON” to use MEMORY GUARD to protect the following features:

• DSP program parameters

• All SET MENU items

• Front, Rear Center speaker and Subwoofer levels

• The On-Screen Display mode

Notes:

• When MEMORY GUARD is “ON”, you cannot use any of the test modes.

• When MEMORY GUARD is “ON”, you cannot select any other SET MENU item.

Remote Control Features

The remote control can operate not only the main unit but also other Yamaha and other manufactures’ audio and video components by using the Learning function and other manufactures’ code settings. The Macro feature also improves the operability of this unit allowing you to program a series of operations in sequence onto a single button.

Using the Remote Control

IntroductionPreparationsBasic Operation

The main unit control area is the shaded area shown below. It is for controlling this unit. You can use functions within this area no matter which component control area is selected.

Å button and input buttons

10KEY/DSP (DSP is selected)

The component control area is the shaded area shown below. Each component has different functions for operation buttons in the component control area. The component, which was chosen by pressing an input button, can be controlled and the display window shows the corresponding name of the input.

Å button and input buttons switch the control area for each component

10KEY/DSP (10KEY is selected)

Operation

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Additional

Information

Appendix

There are 14 component control areas. You can setup the manufacturer code and program other remote control functions in each area (Cannot setup the manufacturer code in the OPTN area).

Remote Control Features

■SOURCE SELECT

You can control another component independently from the input you selected by pressing an input button.

Press SOURCE SELECT h or g to choose a component and set the remote

control to be used for it. The display window will show one of the following: V-AUX, TAPE,

PHONO, TUNER, MD, CD, VCR 1, VCR 2, DVD, CD-R, CABLE (Cable TV), SAT (Satellite TV), A, TV/LD (digital and regular TV/LD player), OPTN (Option).

■About OPTN

OPTN is an extra component control area to be programmed with other remote

control functions. (You cannot setup the manufacturer code in this area.)

■Light up function

The buttons which are active and the display window light up for 10 seconds after pressing LIGHT.

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Remote Control Features

Each Component Control Area

The general operational buttons are shown for each area. Some of them may not function depending on the component you have.

■TUNER button (Tuner area)

IntroductionPreparationsBasic Operation

(Set 10KEY)

POWER

Preset number 1 to 8

Preset group A through E from left.

Preset group A/B/C/D/E

Preset +/–

■CD button (CD area)

INDEX

(Set 10KEY)

POWER

DISPLAY SEARCH

Skip Search

STOP PLAY

PAUSE (/Stop) Numeric buttons 1 to 9

CLEAR

Numeric button +10 Numeric button 0

DISC +/– (Disc Skip)

TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function if you have set up

the manufacturer code for the TV Area.

■MD/TAPE button (MD area*1)

REC/PAUSE POWER

Operation

Advanced

DISPLAY SEARCH

Skip Search

STOP PLAY PAUSE

Numeric buttons 1 to 9

Numeric button +10 Numeric button 0

Additional

Information

(Set 10KEY)

*1 When operating a Tape Deck, set the manufacturer code for

TAPE before using the remote control.

TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function if you have set up

the manufacturer code for the TV Area.

■CD-R button (CD-R area)

REC/PAUSE POWER

DISPLAY SEARCH SOUND

Skip Search

STOP PLAY PAUSE

Numeric buttons 1 to 9

Numeric button +10 Numeric button 0

TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV

INDEX

(Set 10KEY)

MUTE function if you have set up the manufacturer code for the TV Area.

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Remote Control Features

■PHONO and V-AUX buttons, and OPTN

area*

(Set 10KEY)

TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function if you have set up

the manufacturer code for the TV Area.

*2 Operational buttons do not work without setting the manufacturer

code for the source component.

■DVD button (DVD area)

DISPLAY MENU TITLE

Menu cursor/ENTER

SOUND

Skip Search

SEARCH PLAY PAUSE

POWER

(Set 10KEY)

Title/index

STOP

Return

Numeric buttons 1 to 9

CLEAR

Numeric button +10 Numeric button 0

Disc Skip

TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function if you have set up

the manufacturer code for the TV Area.

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■D-TV/LD button (TV area*3)

DISPLAY

You can control your VCR, if you have set up the code for VCR1.

POWER

Numeric buttons 1 to 9

Numeric button 10 or 0

CH +/–

TV INPUT TV MUTE TV VOL +/–

Enter (Set 10KEY)

*3 Set the manufacturer code for TV before using the remote

control. When operating a LD player, set the manufacturer code for LD before using the remote control. When LD is selected, TV cannot be operated. Set TV code in PHONO button if necessary.

■VCR1 and VCR2/DVR button (VCR

areas*4)

REC (Press twice)

POWER

Rewind/Fast Forward

STOP PLAY

PAUSE

Numeric buttons 1 to 9

Numeric button 10 or 0

CH +/–

TV/VIDEO

(Set 10KEY)

*4 Set the manufacturer code for VCR before using the remote

control.

TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function if you have set up

the manufacturer code for the TV Area.

Remote Control Features

■CABLE and SAT buttons (CABLE and

SAT areas*5)

DISPLAY

IntroductionPreparationsBasic Operation

Enter (Set 10KEY)

*5 Set the manufacturer code for Cable TV Tuner and Satellite

Tuner before using the remote control.

Menu cursor/ENTER

You can control your VCR, if you have set up the code for VCR1.

POWER

Numeric buttons 1 to 9

Recall Numeric button 0

CH +/–

TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function if you have set up

the manufacturer code for the TV Area.

■Å button (ex. LD area*6)

POWER

DISPLAY SEARCH SOUND

CHAPTER +/– (Chapter Search)

STOP PLAY PAUSE

Numeric buttons 1 to 9

CLEAR

Numeric button +10 Numeric button 0

TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV

Chapter/Time

(Set 10KEY)

*6 You can control other components that are not connected to this

unit. (“Å” cannot be used as an Input selector.)

MUTE function if you have set up the manufacturer code for the TV Area.

Operation

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Additional

Information

Appendix

Remote Control Features

Setting the Manufacturer Code in the Remote Control

You can control other components by setting a manufacturer code. A code can be set up in each component control area except for the OPTN area. The Yamaha code is factory preset for DVD, CD-R, CD, MD, TUNER, and Å (LD code). There is no factory preset code on VCR1, VCR2/DVR, V-AUX, PHONO, TAPE, CABLE, SAT.

Select the source component you want to preset by using the

input buttons.

Press and hold LEARN for about three seconds using a

LEARN

Flashes alternately

Note:

• If you have already programmed a remote control function to a button, the function takes priority over the set up manufacturer code’s function.

ballpoint pen or similar object.

Use h/g to select the name of your component’s

manufacturer.

• You will find the names of most audio-video manufacturers worldwide in alphabetical order on the display window.

Press POWER (or any other button) on the remote control

while pointing it at the component to check if you have set up the code correctly. If the component cannot be controlled by the remote control, try entering another code for the same manufacturer.

Press LEARN to confirm the preset.

• If you want to preset another code for another component immediately, press ENTER and repeat steps 1 to 4.

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■Controlling a different component from the source component (input) you selected

Repeat steps 1 and 2 of the procedure in “Setting the

Manufacturer Code in the Remote Control”. Select a Library (component category) by using q/w.

• There are 13 Libraries to set up a manufacturer code; L:TV, L:CAB (CABLE), L:DBS, L:SAT, L:VCR, L:DVD, L:LD, L:CD, L:MD, L:TAP (TAPE), L:TUN (TUNER), L:CDR, *L:AMP.

* L:AMP has four codes; YPC, DSP, NO, and Zone2. “YPC”

should be selected to operate this unit. “DSP” is for operating Yamaha DSP amplifiers other than this unit. “NO” is to clear the main unit control area functions. Zone 2 function is not equipped on this model.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 of the procedure in “Setting the

Manufacturer Code in the Remote Control”.

Note:

• “ERROR” appears in the display window in the following conditions: when pressing a button other than the cursor and ENTER; when pressing more than one button at once; and when one of MACRO ON/OFF, 10KEY/DSP, PARAMETER/SET MENU is switched to another position.

Remote Control Features

Programming a New Remote Control Function

If you desire to program functions not included in the basic operations covered by the manufacturer code, or a manufacturer code is not available, the following procedure needs to be performed. The possible programming area is the same as a component control area, so buttons are programmable independently for each source component area. It is also possible to program in the main unit control area.

Place this remote control and the other remote control about

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5~10 cm (2 to 4 in.)

LEARN

Flashes alternately

5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in.) apart on a flat surface so that their infrared transmitters are aimed at each other.

Select a source component.

Press LEARN using a ball point pen or similar object.

Do not press and hold LEARN longer than three seconds. Otherwise this unit enters the Setting the Manufacture Code mode.

Press and release the button where you want the new

function to be programmed.

Press and hold the button on the other remote control that

has the function you want to program into this remote control until “OK” appears in the display window.

• “NG” appears in display window when programming is not done correctly. Repeat step 4 until “OK” appears in the display.

Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to program additional functions.

Press LEARN again to exit the Learn mode.

LEARN

Notes:

• If you do not press any button within 30 seconds, the learning process is canceled.

• This remote control transmits infrared rays. If the other remote control also uses infrared rays, this remote control can learn most of the other remote

Operation

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Additional

control’s functions. However, you may not be able to program some special signals or extremely long transmissions. (Refer to the operation instructions for the other remote control.) When the memory is full, “FULL” appears in the display window, and this remote control cannot acquire any more functions. Clear unnecessary programmed functions to allow the unit to acquire new functions.

• Even if the batteries in the other remote control have enough power to transmit signals for operation, they may not have enough power to transmit signals to this remote control.

• When the remote controls are either too close together or too far apart, you may not be able to program this remote control.

• Direct sunlight interferes with infrared rays.

• “ERROR” appears in the display window in the following conditions: when pressing more than one button at once; and when MACRO ON/OFF is switched to another position.

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Remote Control Features

Using the Macro Feature

The Macro feature makes it possible to perform a series of operations by pressing just one button. For example, when you want to play a CD, normally you would turn on the components, select the CD input, and press the play button to start playback. Using the Macro feature, you can perform all those operations by simply pressing the CD macro button. The macro buttons (the input buttons and SYSTEM POWER / STANDBY) are factory preset with macro programs. You can also program your own macros.

(ex) Press a Macro button Automatically transmits signals of each button sequentially

(CD Area*3)

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Macro button First Second

—————

Third

—————

(MD/TAPE Area*3)

(CD-R Area*3)

—————

(VCR1 Area*3)

(VCR2/DTR Area*3)

(DVD Area*3)

(D-TV Area*2)

—————

*1 In order to turn on some Yamaha components connected to this unit, connect those components to AC OUTLETS on the rear panel. *2 If the macro you select includes power on/off functions, the component may turn off if it is already on when you press the macro button. For example, if

your TV is on and you press the SYSTEM POWER macro button, the TV turns off.

*3 The components for which playback can be started are any YAMAHA remote control-compatible MD recorders, CD players, CD recorders, and DVD

players. When using macros to operate components other than these or non-YAMAHA components, it is either necessary to learn the PLAY button on the control area of that component or to setup a manufacturer code.

Remote Control Features

■Operating the Macro feature

IntroductionPreparationsBasic Operation

■Programming a Macro

You can use the Macro feature to transmit many remote control commands by pressing a single button.

Operation

Advanced

MACRO

MACRO ON/OFF

Macro buttons

Set MACRO ON/OFF to ON.

Press a Macro button.

Notes:

• When you are finished using the Macro feature, set MACRO ON/OFF to OFF.

• While the main unit is carrying out a macro program, the main unit does not receive any other button’s function until the macro is complete (the TRANSMIT indicator stops flashing).

• Continue to aim the remote control at the component the macro is operating until the macro program is complete.

Press MACRO using a ball point pen or similar object.

• If you do not initiate the procedure within 30 seconds, the macro programming process is canceled.

Press the macro button on which you want to program the

Flashes alternately

Macro.

• If you want to change the source component, use SOURCE SELECT h/g or input buttons. When you use input buttons, input is selected as a Macro step, whereas SOURCE SELECT h/g only changes the component.

• The display window shows the button you chose for programming the macro and the component name in alternation.

Press the buttons of the functions that you want to include in

the macro sequence in order.

indicates the number of macrosteps you entered

Flashes alternately

• You can set up to 10 Macro steps (10 functions).

(ex)

MCR 1 : DVD input

MCR 2 : DVD y

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Information

Appendix

MCR 3 : DVD w

Press MACRO again when the sequence you want to

MACRO

program is complete.

• After you set 10 steps, “FULL” is displayed.

Notes:

• “NG” appears in the display window when programming is not done correctly.

• “ERROR” appears in the display window in the following conditions: when pressing more than one button at once; and when MACRO ON/OFF is

switched to another position.

Changing the Source Name in the Display Window

Select the source component you want to rename by using

the input buttons.

Press RE-NAME using a ballpoint pen or similar object.

RE-NAME

Use the cursor buttons h/g to select a character.

• Pressing g changes the character in the following order: A~Z, a~z, 0~9, space, -(hyphen), /(slash).

Use the cursor buttons q/w to enter a character or move to

the next cursor postion.

Press RE-NAME to confirm renaming.

• If you want to rename another source component immediately, press ENTER and repeat steps 1, 3 and 4.

Remote Control Features

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Clearing a Learned Function or Macro

MACRO

LEARN

Flashes alternately

CLEAR

While pressing

Flashes alternately

Select the source component that you want to clear on the

window by using input buttons.

Press LEARN if you want to clear a learned function, or

press MACRO to clear a programmed macro, using a ball point pen or similar object.

Press and hold CLEAR using a ball point pen or similar

object, and at the same time press the button from which you want to clear the learned function or macro for about 3 seconds.

• “C:NG” appears in the display window if the operation is unsuccessful. Should this occur, try doing step 3 again.

You can clear other learned functions and macros at this time by continuing to hold down CLEAR and pressing the other buttons on which those learned functions or macros are programmed.

MACRO

LEARN

Press LEARN again to confirm clearing a learned function,

or press MACRO again to confirm clearing a programmed macro.

• Once you clear a learned function or macro from a button, the button reverts to its factory preset function or macro.

Remote Control Features

Clearing Learned Functions and Setups

CLEAR

IntroductionPreparationsBasic Operation

For example, when DVD is selected as the source component.

Press CLEAR using a ballpoint pen or similar object.

Press h/g to select the mode to be cleared. The mode is

shown in the window in the following order: (L: name of a component) Clears all learning functions of

the component.

Clears all learning functions of the main unit control area.

Clears all learning functions.

Clears all macros.

Clears all renamed displays in the display window.

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Information

Clears all programmed functions including manufacturer code presets. This returns to the factory presets.

Press and hold CLEAR again for about 3 seconds.

CLEAR

• “C:NG” appears in the display window if the operation is unsuccessful.

Press CLEAR to confirm clearing.

CLEAR

• Once you clear a learned function or macro from a button, the button reverts to its factory preset function or macro.

Notes:

• If the remote control is without batteries for more than twenty minutes, or if worn out batteries remain in the unit, the contents of the memory may be cleared. When the memory is cleared, insert new batteries and program any acquired functions that may have been cleared.

• “ERROR” appears in the display window for the following conditions: when pressing a button other than the cursor and ENTER; when pressing more than one button at once; and when one of MACRO ON/OFF, 10KEY/DSP, PARAMETER/SET MENU is switched to another position.

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Adjusting the Levels of the Effect Speakers

You can adjust the volume level of each effect speaker (Center, Right Rear, Rear Center, Left Rear, Front Effect, and Subwoofer) while listening to a music source.

Set PARAMETER/SET MENU to PARAMETER.

Press LEVEL to select the speaker(s) you want to adjust.

Each time you press this button the selected speaker changes and appears in the front panel display only as follows: Center, Right Rear, Rear Center, Left Rear, Front Effect speakers, and Subwoofer

Center

EFFECT LEVEL CENTER 0dB

Right Rear

EFFECT LEVEL R SUR. 0dB

Rear Center

EFFECT LEVEL REAR CT 0dB

Left Rear

EFFECT LEVEL L SUR. 0dB

Front

EFFECT LEVEL FRONT 0dB

Subwoofer

EFFECT LEVEL SWFR 0dB

Adjust the speaker volume level using the + or – on the remote control.

You can adjust the Center, Right Rear, Rear Center, Left Rear, Front Effect speakers from +10 dB to –10 dB. You can adjust the Subwoofer from 0 dB down to –20 dB.

Notes:

• You cannot adjust the left and right speakers independently.

• When you adjust the speaker level using LEVEL, the settings you made using the

Dolby Surround Test and DSP Test change.

• When PARAMETER/SET MENU is set to SET MENU, you cannot adjust the speaker level using LEVEL. However, each time you press LEVEL the current level setting of each speaker appears. Select the speaker level you want to check using h or g.

• When the headphones are connected to this unit, the levels of the effect speakers cannot be adjusted.

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Setting the Sleep Timer

Use this feature to automatically turn off the main unit after the amount of time you set. The Sleep Timer is useful when you plan to fall asleep while the main unit is reproducing or recording a source. The Sleep Timer also automatically turns off external components connected to AC OUTLETS. The Sleep Timer can only be set using the remote control.

■To set the sleep timer

Select a source using the INPUT selector and start playback (or select a

broadcast station) on the source component.

Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the amount of time before the main unit

automatically turns off. Each time you press SLEEP, the front panel display changes as shown below.

After a few seconds the display returns to the previous indication.

SLEEP 120 min SLEEP 90 min

SLEEP OFF SLEEP 30 min SLEEP 60 min

■To cancel the sleep timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears in the front panel

display. After a few seconds, the display returns to the previous indication.

Note:

• The Sleep Timer setting can also be canceled by turning off the main unit using STANDBY on the remote control (or STANDBY/ON on the front panel) or by disconnecting the AC Power Cord from the AC outlet.

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Additional Information

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Additional

Information

Appendix

Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP) 53

Understanding Sound Fields .................................................................................. 53

Hi-Fi DSP Programs............................................................................................... 54

CINEMA-DSP 55

Sound Design of CINEMA-DSP............................................................................ 55

CINEMA-DSP Programs ....................................................................................... 56

DSP Parameter 58

Changing Parameter Settings ................................................................................. 58

Parameter Descriptions .......................................................................................... 58

Resetting to the Factory Preset Value .................................................................... 61

Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP)

Understanding Sound Fields

English

A sound field is defined as the “characteristic sound reflections of a particular space.” In concert halls and other music venues, we hear early reflections and reverberations as well as the direct sound produced by the artist(s). The variations in the early reflections and other reverberations among the different music venues is what gives each venue its special and recognizable sound quality.

Yamaha sent teams of sound engineers all around the world to measure the sound reflections of famous concert halls and music venues, and collect detailed sound field information such as the direction, strength, range, and delay time of those reflections. Then we stored this enormous amount of data in the ROM chips of this unit.

■Recreating a sound field

Recreating the sound field of a concert hall or an opera house requires localizing the virtual sound sources in your listening room. The traditional stereo system that uses only two speakers is not capable of recreating a realistic sound field. Yamaha’s DSP requires four effect speakers to recreate sound fields based on the measured sound field data. The processor controls the strength and delay time of the signals output from the four effect speakers to localize the virtual sound sources in a full circle around the listener.

The DSP sound field programs can be classified in two types based on the sound field processing method: programs that use early reflections only and programs that use both early reflections and reverberation.

■E/R (Early Reflection)

Each sound field is distinguished by the structure of the reflected sound. The increased processing capability of DSP technology enables Yamaha engineers to incorporate even minute reflections with long delay times into the sound field data.

■4ch REV. (Four Channel Reverberation)

This type of program consists of early reflections and high quality digital reverberation processing. Reverberation is the most important element for recreating the sound field of a church, for example. To recreate a realistic spatial sound image from reverberation data, Yamaha has adapted the four-channel-output reverberation technology.

■Illustration of the virtual sound sources and echo patterns

The virtual sound sources and echo patterns for the DSP sound field programs are shown below. The illustration of the virtual sound sources shows early reflection sound only and the illustration of the echo patterns shows both reflected sound and reverberation.

Virtual Sound Sources

The center of these circles represents the virtual sound source. The size of the circle indicates the strength of the virtual sound source.

The direct sound source

The listening position

Echo Patterns

Direct sound source

Early

reflections Reverbration

50~80 mSec

Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP)

Hi-Fi DSP Programs

Concert Hall 1 Program Group 1

■Europe Hall A

This is a large fan-shaped concert hall with approximately 2500

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seats. There is relatively little reflection from the walls, and sound spreads finely and beautifully.

■Europe Hall B

A classic shoe-box type concert hall with approximately 1700 seats. Pillars and ornate carvings create extremely complex reflections which produce a very full, rich sound.

Concert Hall 2 Program Group 2

■U.S.A. Hall C

This is a large 2600 seat concert hall in the United States which features a fairly traditional European design. The middle and high frequencies are richly and beautifully reinforced.

■Live Concert

A large round concert hall with a rich surround effect. Pronounced reflections from all directions emphasize the extension of sounds. The sound field has a great deal of presence, and your virtual seat is near the center, close to the stage.

Church Program Group 3

■Freiburg

This program recreates the acoustic environment of a big church located in south Germany. The reverberation delay is very long while the early reflections are smaller than with other sound field programs.

■Royaumont

This program features the sound field created by the refectory (dining hall) of a beautiful medieval Gothic monastery located in Royaumont on the outskirts of Paris.

Jazz Club Program Group 4

■Village Gate

This is the sound field at a jazz club in New York. It is in a basement and has a relatively spacious floor area. The listener’s virtual seat is at the center left of the hall.

■The Bottom Line

This is the sound field at stage front in “The Bottom Line”, a famous New York jazz club. The floor can seat 300 people to the left and right in a sound field offering a real and vibrant sound.

Rock Concert Program Group 5

■Roxy Theatre

The ideal program for lively, dynamic rock music. The data for this program was recorded at LA’s “hottest” rock club. The listener’s virtual seat is at the center-left of the hall.

■Arena

A classic shoe-box type concert hall. This program gives you long delays between direct sounds and effect sounds, with the extraordinarily spacious feel of a large arena.

Stadium Program Group 6

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■Anaheim

This program gives you the long delays and extraordinarily spacious feel of a stadium that is no less than 990 feet (300 meters) in diameter.

■Bowl

This program gives you the feel of an outdoor stadium with the typical bowl-shaped seating arrangement.

Entertainment Program Group 7

■Disco

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Information

This program recreates the acoustic environment of a lively disco in the heart of a big city. The sound is dense and highly concentrated.

■8ch Stereo

This is a sound field suitable for background music at parties where you can hear the sound directly from the rear as well. The number of speakers to output depends on SPEAKER SET in SET MENU.

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CINEMA-DSP

Sound Design of CINEMA-DSP

Filmmakers intend the dialog to be located right on the screen, the effect sound a little farther back, the music spread even farther back, and the surround sound around the listener. Of course, all of these sounds must be synchronized with the images on the screen. CINEMA-DSP is an upgraded version of YAMAHA DSP specially designed for movie soundtracks. CINEMA-DSP integrates the DTS, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic surround sound technologies with YAMAHA DSP sound field programs to provide the surround sound field. It recreates the most complete movie sound design in your audio room. In CINEMA-DSP sound field programs, Yamaha’s exclusive DSP processing is added to the right and left Main and Center channels, so the listener can enjoy realistic dialogue, depth of sound, smooth transition between sound sources, and a surround sound field that goes beyond the screen. When a DTS or Dolby Digital signal is detected, the CINEMA-DSP sound field processor automatically chooses the most suitable sound field program for that signal.

AV ROOM

L SURROUND SOUND FIELD

PRESENCE SOUND FIELD

DIALOG EFFECT MUSIC

R SURROUND SOUND FIELD

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■Movie theater programs

The six-channel soundtracks found on 70 mm film produce precise sound field localization and rich, deep sound without using matrix processing. This unit’s Movie Theater 70 mm Programs provide the same quality of sound and sound localization that six-channel soundtracks do. The built-in Dolby Digital decoder brings the professional quality sound designed for movie theaters into your home. With this unit’s Movie Theater program, you can recreate a dynamic sound that gives you the feeling of being at a public theater in your living room using the Dolby Digital technology.

Dolby Pro Logic + DSP sound field effect

Presence DSP sound field

Surround DSP sound field

These programs express an immense sound field and a large surround effect. They also give depth to the sound from the Main speakers to recreate the realistic sound of a Dolby Stereo theater.

Dolby Digital/DTS + DSP sound field effect

Left surround DSP sound field

Presence DSP sound field

Right surround DSP sound field

These programs use Yamaha’s tri-field DSP process on each of the Dolby Digital or DTS signals for the front, Left surround, and Right surround channels. This processing enables this unit to reproduce the immense sound field and surround expression of a Dolby Digital or DTS equipped movie theater without sacrificing the clear separation of all channels.

Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1/DTS ES + DSP sound field effect

These programs provide you the maximum experience of the spacious surround effects since an extra rear center DSP sound field created from the Rear Center channel is added.

CINEMA-DSP

CINEMA-DSP Programs

According to the input signal format, this unit automatically chooses the appropriate decoder and DSP sound field pattern.

Table of Program Names for Each Input Format

IntroductionPreparationsBasic Operation

Program Group

ENTERTAINMENT

CONCERT VIDEO

TV THEATER

MOVIE THEATER 1

MOVIE THEATER 2

PRO LOGIC

DOLBY DIGITAL

DTS DIGITAL SUR

Input

Stereo

(2ch)

Game

Classical/Opera

Pop/Rock

Mono Movie

Variety/Sports

70 mm Spectacle

70 mm Sci-Fi

70 mm Adventure

70 mm General

Normal

Enhanced

–––––––

DOLBY DIGITAL

(5.1ch)

––––––– –––––––

–––––––

DGTL Spectacle

DGTL Sci-Fi

DGTL Adventure

DGTL General

–––––––

Normal

Enhanced

–––––––

DTS

(5.1ch)

––––––– –––––––

–––––––

DTS Spectacle

DTS Sci-Fi

DTS Adventure

DTS General

–––––––

Normal

Enhanced

DOLBY DIGITAL

(6.1ch)*

––––––– –––––––

–––––––

Spectacle 6.1

Sci-Fi 6.1

Adventure 6.1

General 6.1

–––––––

Matrix 6.1

Enhanced 6.1

–––––––

DTS ES (6.1ch)*

––––––– –––––––

–––––––

Spectacle ES

Sci-Fi ES

Adventure ES

General ES

–––––––

Enhanced ES

* The Matrix decoder is ON.

■Program groups 7 (Game)~9

These are sound field programs for audio-video sources.

■Program groups 10~12

Operation

Advanced

Additional

Information

Ideal for reproducing a movie program which is encoded with Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital, or DTS. When the newest movie program encoded with 6-channel Digital Surround is input, you can enjoy the full 6.1 channel reproduction using the internal Matrix decoder.

PRO LOGIC functions when the input signal is analog or PCM audio, or encoded with Dolby Digital in two channels. DOLBY DIGITAL functions when the input signal is encoded with Dolby Digital in more than two channels. DTS DIGITAL SUR functions when the input signal is encoded with DTS.

Note:

• No sound will be output from the Main speakers when a monaural source is played with sound field Program Groups 7 (Game) and 8–12.

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CINEMA-DSP

Entertainment Program Group 7

■Game

This program adds a deep and spatial feeling to video game sounds.

Concert Video Program Group 8

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■Classical/Opera

This program provides excellent vocal depth and overall clarity by restraining excessive reverberation. The surround sound field is relatively moderate but it reproduces beautiful sound using data collected from a concert hall.

■Pop/Rock

This program produces an enthusiastic atmosphere and lets you feel as if you are at an actual jazz or rock concert.

TV Theater Program Group 9

■Mono Movie

This program is provided for reproducing monaural video sources (such as old movies). The program produces the optimum reverberation to create sound depth using only the presence sound field.

■Variety/Sports

Though the presence sound field is relatively narrow, the surround sound field employs the sound environment of a large concert hall. With this program, you can enjoy watching various TV programs such as news, variety shows, music programs, or sports programs.

Movie Theater 1 Program Group 10

■Spectacle

This program creates the extremely wide sound field of a 70 mm movie theater. It precisely reproduces the source sound in detail, making both the video and the sound fields incredibly real. This program is ideal for any kind of Dolby Surround video source (especially large-scale movie productions).

■Sci-Fi

This program clearly reproduces the broad and expansive cinematic space from the soundtracks of the latest science fiction films.

Movie Theater 2 Program Group 11

■Adventure

■General

This program is ideal for precisely reproducing the sound design of the newest 70 mm and multichannel soundtrack films. The sound field is made to be similar to that of the newest movie theaters, so the reverberations of the sound field itself are restrained as much as possible.

This program is for reproducing sounds from 70 mm and multichannel soundtrack films, and is characterized by a soft and extensive sound field. The presence sound field is relatively narrow. It spatially spreads all around and toward the screen, restraining the effect of conversations without losing clarity.

Dolby/DTS Surround Program Group 12

■Normal/Matrix 6.1/ES

The built-in decoder precisely reproduces sounds and sound effects from sources. The highly efficient decoding process improves crosstalk and channel separation and makes sound positioning smoother and more precise. In this program, no DSP effect is applied.

■Enhanced/6.1/ES

This program ideally simulates the multiple surround speaker systems of 35 mm film theaters. The Dolby Surround decoding and the digital sound field processing create precise effects without altering the original sound orientation. The surround effects produced by this sound field wrap around the viewer naturally from the back to the left and right and toward the screen.

DSP Parameter

You can enjoy good quality sound with the preset parameters. Although you do not have to change the initial settings, you can change some of the parameters to better suit the input source or your listening room.

Changing Parameter Settings

IntroductionPreparationsBasic Operation

Set PARAMETER/SET MENU to PARAMETER on the remote control.

Turn on your video monitor and press ON SCREEN to select the full display.

Select the sound field program you want to adjust.

Program Type (subprogram)

Program No. Program Name

P05 ROCK CONCERT

Roxy Theatre

≥ INIT.DLY…………15ms

LIVENESS…………………5 REV.TIME…………1.6s REV.DELAY……100ms REV.LEVEL……………7%

Cursor Parameters

Example using the ROCK CONCERT program

Press g or h to select the parameter.

Press + or – to change the parameter value.

When you set the parameter to a value other than the factory preset value, an asterisk mark appears by the parameter name on the monitor screen.

Repeat steps 3 through 5 above as necessary to change other program

parameters.

Parameter Descriptions

You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately in your listening room. Not all of the following parameters are found in every program.

INIT. DLY (Initial Delay) [P. INT. DLY for the presence sound field] Control Range 1 – 99 msec

Function.............. This parameter changes the apparent distance from the source sound by adjusting the delay between the direct sound

and the first reflection heard by the listener.

Description ......... The smaller the value, the closer the sound source seems to the listener. The larger the value, the farther the apparent

distance seems. For a small room, this parameter would be set to a small value, and for a large room, it would be set to a large value.

Operation

Advanced

Additional

Information

Level

Time Time Time

INIT.DLY INIT.DLY INIT.DLY

Sound Source

Reflection Face

Level

Sound Source

Early Reflections

Level

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Small value = 1 ms Large value = 99 ms

DSP Parameter

ROOM SIZE [P. ROOM SIZE for the presence sound field] Control Range 0.1 – 2.0

Function .............. This parameter adjusts the apparent size of the surround sound field. The larger the value, the larger the surround sound

field becomes.

Description ......... As the sound is repeatedly reflected around a room, the larger the hall is, the longer the time between the original

reflected sound and the subsequent reflections. By controlling the time between the reflected sounds, you can change the apparent size of the virtual venue. Changing this parameter from one to two, doubles the apparent length of the room.

Sound Source

Early Reflections

Level

Time Time Time

Sound Source

Small value = 0.1 Large value = 2.0

Level

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LIVENESS Control Range 0 – 10

Function .............. This parameter adjusts the reflectivity of the virtual walls in the hall by changing the rate at which the early reflections

decay.

Description ......... The early reflections of a sound source decay much faster in a room with acoustically absorbent wall surfaces than in

one which has highly reflective surfaces. A room with acoustically absorbent surfaces is referred to as “dead,” while a room with highly reflective surfaces is referred to as “live.” The LIVENESS parameter lets you adjust the early reflection decay rate, and thus the “liveness” of the room.

Sound Source

Live

Dead

Time Time

Level

Time

Level

Large Reflected Sound

Sound Source

Level

Small Reflected Sound

Small value = 0 Large value =10

S. DELAY (Surround Delay) Control Range 0 – 49 msec (The range depends on the signal format.)

Function .............. This parameter adjusts the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection in the surround sound field.

S. INIT. DLY (Surround Initial Delay) Control Range 1 – 49 msec

Function .............. This parameter adjusts the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection on the surround side of the sound

field. You can only adjust this parameter when at least two front channels and two rear channels are used.

S. ROOM SIZE (Surround Room Size) Control Range 0.1 – 2.0

Function .............. This parameter adjusts the apparent size of the surround sound field.

DSP Parameter

S. LIVENESS (Surround Liveness) Control Range 0 –10

Function.............. This parameter adjusts the apparent reflectivity of the virtual walls in the surround sound field.

RC. INIT. DLY (Rear Center Initial Delay) Control Range 1 – 49 msec

Function.............. This parameter adjusts the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection in the rear center sound field.

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RC. ROOM SIZE (Rear Center Room Size) Control Range 0.1 – 2.0

Function.............. This parameter adjusts the apparent size of the rear center sound field.

RC. LIVENESS (Rear Center Liveness) Control Range 0 – 10

Function.............. This parameter adjusts the apparent reflectivity of the virtual wall in the rear center sound field.

REV . TIME (Reverberation Time) Control Range 1.0 – 5.0 sec

Function.............. This parameter adjusts the amount of time it takes for the dense, subsequent reverberation sound to decay by 60 dB (at

1 kHz). This changes the apparent size of the acoustic environment over an extremely wide range.

Description ......... Set a longer reverberation time for “dead” sources and listening room environments, and a shorter time for “live”

sources and listening room environments.

Sound Source

Early Reflections

Reverberation

Long Reverberation

Sound Source

Reverberation

60 dB 60 dB 60 dB

REV. TIME REV. TIME REV. TIME

Short Reverberation

Small value = 1.0 s Large value = 5.0 s

REV. DELAY (Reverberation Delay) Control Range 0 – 250 msec

Operation

Advanced

Function.............. This parameter adjusts the time difference between the beginning of the direct sound and the beginning of the

reverberation sound.

Description ......... The larger the value, the later the reverberation sound begins. A later reverberation sound makes you feel like you are

in a larger acoustic environment.

Sound Source

Level

(dB)

Additional

Information

Appendix

REV.

DELAY

Reverberation

REV TIME

60 dB

Time

DSP Parameter

REV. LEVEL (Reverberation Level) Control Range 0 – 100 %

Function .............. This parameter adjusts the volume of the reverberation sound.

Description ......... The larger the value, the stronger the reverberation becomes.

Sound Source

English

Level

REV. LEVEL

Time

CT. DELAY (Center Delay) Control Range 0 – 50 msec

Function .............. These parameters adjust the sound delay for each channel in 8 channel stereo mode.

LS. DELAY (Left Surround Delay) Control Range 0 – 50 msec

Function .............. These parameters adjust the sound delay for each channel in 8 channel stereo mode.

RC. DELAY (Rear Center Delay) Control Range 0 – 50 msec

Function .............. These parameters adjust the sound delay for each channel in 8 channel stereo mode.

RS. DELAY (Right Surround Delay) Control Range 0 – 50 msec

Function .............. These parameters adjust the sound delay for each channel in 8 channel stereo mode.

FL. DELAY (Front Left Delay) Control Range 0 – 50 msec

Function .............. These parameters adjust the sound delay for each channel in 8 channel stereo mode.

FR. DELAY (Front Right Delay) Control Range 0 – 50 msec

Function .............. These parameters adjust the sound delay for each channel in 8 channel stereo mode.

Resetting to the Factory Preset Value

■To reset a parameter to the factory preset value

Select the parameter you want to reset. Then, press and hold + or – until the value stops at the factory preset value temporarily. (The asterisk mark by the parameter name disappears on the video monitor.)

■To reset all of the parameters back to the factory preset values

Use the SET MENU to reset all of the parameter values of all DSP programs within the selected group to the factory preset values. This operation resets all of the parameter values of all DSP programs within that group to the factory preset values.

Notes:

• The available parameters may be displayed on more than one OSD page for some of the programs. To scroll through pages, press g or h.

• When “MEMORY GUARD!” appears on the screen, the Memory Guard function is on, and you cannot change parameter values. Turn off the Memory Guard function using the SET MENU.

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Operation

Advanced

Additional

Information

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Troubleshooting 63

Specifications 66

Troubleshooting

Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, turn the power off, disconnect the power cord, and contact your dealer or the nearest Yamaha Audio Products Service Department. After this unit is exposed to strong external electric shock (such as lightning and large static electricity) or you mishandle the operation of this unit, it may not function properly. In these cases, turn the power off, unplug the power cord, plug it back in after 30 seconds, and start operating.

General

Problem

The unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON is pressed, or returns to standby mode suddenly soon after the power is turned on.

Hum

No sound or no picture

No picture

No sound is coming from one side.

The volume level cannot be increased very much when adjusting VOLUME.

The sound suddenly goes off.

No sound is coming from the Effect speakers.

No OSD on the video monitor.

The power cord is not plugged in or is not completely inserted.

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR on the rear panel is not set correctly.

The protection circuitry has been activated.

There is a faulty cable connection.

No connection from the turntable to the GND terminal.

The volume is turned down. Faulty or incorrect input or output connection.

Incorrect input source.

This unit is set to DTS input mode. Digital signals other than PCM audio, Dolby

Digital, or DTS encoded signals are input to this unit by playing a CD-ROM, etc.

The source component is connected to this unit using an S-video cable, but there is no S-video connection between this unit and your video monitor.

There is a faulty cable connection.

MUTE is on.

The component connected to the MD/TAPE OUT or CD-R OUT jacks of this unit is turned off.

The protection circuitry has been activated because of short circuit etc.

The SLEEP timer came on. The sound is muted.

The effect is off. A Dolby Surround or DTS decoding sound field

program is being used with material not encoded with Dolby Surround or DTS.

DISPLAY OFF is selected. BLUE BACK is OFF at DISPLAY SET.

Possible Cause

What to Do

Plug in the power cord securely.

Set the switch completely to either position (depending on your speakers) while this unit is in standby mode.

Make sure all speaker wire connections on this unit and on all speakers are secure and that the wire for each connection does not touch anything other than its respective connection.

Connect the audio plugs securely. If the problem persists, the cords may be defective.

Connect the grounding cord of your turntable to the GND terminal of this unit.

Turn up the volume. Connect the component correctly. If the problem

persists, the cords may be defective. Select the appropriate input source with the INPUT

selector. Press INPUT MODE to select another input mode Play a source whose signals this unit can reproduce.

Connect this unit’s S VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal to the TV’s S-video input terminal or disconnect the S-video cable from the source component.

Connect all cables securely. If the problem persists, the cords may be defective.

Turn VOLUME to minimum, press MUTE to restore audio, and adjust the volume again.

Turn on the power to the component.

Check that the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch is set to the appropriate position and then turn the unit back on.

Check that the speaker wires are not touching each other and then turn the unit back on.

Cancel the SLEEP timer function. Press MUTE or any operation buttons of this unit to

cancel a mute and adjust the volume. Press EFFECT to turn on the effect sound. Select another sound field program.

Select “Full Display” or “Short Display”. Select “AUTO”.

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Troubleshooting

No sound is coming from the Front Effect speakers.

IntroductionPreparationsBasic Operation

No sound is coming from the Center speaker.

No sound is coming from the Rear Effect speakers.

No sound is coming from the Subwoofer.

Poor bass reproduction.

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

DSP parameters and some other settings on this unit cannot be changed.

This unit does not operate

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Additional

properly.

A source cannot be recorded by a tape deck or VCR connected to this unit.

CHECK SP WIRES!" appears on the display.

There is noise from a nearby TV or tuner.

The sound is degraded when

Information

listening with the headphones connected to a CD player or cassette deck that is connected to this unit.

“INPUT DATA ERROR” appears on the display and no sound is heard.

Problem

Possible Cause

PRO LOGIC/Normal, DOLBY DIGITAL/ Normal or DTS DIGITAL SUR./Normal of DSP program 12 is selected.

The front level is set to minimum. The 1F. FRNT EFCT item in the SET MENU is

set to “NONE”. The 1A. CENTER SP item in the SET MENU is

set to “NONE”. One of the Hi-Fi DSP sound field programs (1

to 7 (except “Game”)) is selected. The input signals of a source encoded with

Dolby Digital or DTS do not include center channel signals.

The right and left Rear speaker levels are set to minimum.

A monaural source is played with sound field program 12.

The 1E. LFE/BASS OUT item in the SET MENU is set to “MAIN” when a Dolby Digital or DTS encoded software is played.

The 1E. LFE/BASS OUT item in the SET MENU is set to “SWFR” or “MAIN” when 2channel encoded software is played.

The 1E. LFE/BASS OUT item in the SET MENU is set to “SWFR” or “BOTH” and your system does not include a subwoofer.

The output mode selection for each channel (MAIN, CENTER, or REAR) in the SET MENU does not match your speaker configuration.

The power to the component connected to the REC OUT jacks of this unit is off.

The 15. MEMORY GUARD item in the SET MENU is set to “ON”.

The internal microcomputer has been frozen by an external electric shock (such as lightning or excessive static electricity) or by a power supply with low voltage.

The source unit is connected to this unit using digital jacks only.

Speaker cables are short circuited.

This unit is too close to the affected component.

The power to this unit is off.

A non-standard source is played back, or the component playing back the source is not operating correctly.

What to Do

Select another sound field program.

Adjust the Front Effect speaker level. Select “YES”.

Select the appropriate mode for your Center speaker.

Select another sound field program.

Refer to the instructions for the source currently playing.

Increase the right and left Rear speaker levels.

Select another sound field program.

Select “SWFR” or “BOTH”.

Select “BOTH”.

Select “MAIN”.

Select the appropriate output mode for each channel based on the size of the speakers in your configuration.

Turn on the power to the component.

Select “OFF”.

Disconnect the AC power cord from the outlet, then plug it in again after about one minute.

Make additional connections to the analog jacks.

Make sure all speaker cables are connected correctly.

Move this unit farther away from the affected component.

Turn on the power to this unit.

Check the source, or turn off the source component, then turn it on again.

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Remote Control

Problem

The remote control does not work.

The remote control does not function properly.

The remote control does not “learn” new functions. (The TRANSMIT indicator does not light up or flash.)

Continuous functions such as volume are learned, but operate only for a moment before stopping.

Possible Cause

The batteries are dead.

The internal microcomputer has “frozen”. Wrong distance or angle.

Direct sunlight or lighting (such as an inverter type of fluorescent lamp) is striking the remote control sensor of this unit.

The internal microcomputer has “frozen”. The batteries of this remote control and/or the

other remote control are too weak. The distance between the two remote controls is

too far or near. The signal coding or modulation of the other

remote control is not compatible with this remote control.

Memory capacity is full.

The internal microcomputer has “frozen”. The learning process is incomplete.

Troubleshooting

What to Do

Replace the batteries with new ones and press RESET inside the battery compartment.

Press RESET inside the battery compartment. The remote control will function within a maximum

range of 6 m (20 feet), no more than 30 degrees offaxis from the front panel.

Change the position of this unit.

Press RESET inside the battery compartment. Replace the batteries (and press RESET inside the

battery compartment). Place the remote controls at the proper distance.

Learning is not possible.

Further learning is not possible without deleting unnecessary functions.

Press RESET inside the battery compartment. Be sure to press and hold the function button on the

other remote control until TRANSMIT begins flashing slowly.

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Specifications

Audio Section

Minimum RMS Output Power

20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.02% THD, 8 ohms

IntroductionPreparationsBasic Operation

Operation

Advanced

Additional

Information

Main L/R, Center, Rear L/R, Rear Center......................100 W

1 kHz, 0.05% THD

Front L/R ..........................................................................25 W

<General and China models> Maximum Output Power (EIAJ)

1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 ohms

Main L/R, Center, Rear L/R, Rear Center......................135 W

Front L/R ..........................................................................35 W

DIN Standard Output Power

1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 4 ohms, Main L/R ................................160 W

IEC Output Power

1 kHz, 0.015% THD, 8 ohms, Main L/R ............................115 W

Dynamic Power (IHF)

8/6/4/2 ohms, Main L/R ................................ 140/170/220/320 W

Damping Factor

20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 ohms, Main L/R .......................... 200 or more

Power Band Width

50 W, 0.08% THD, 8 ohms, Main L/R ............... 10 Hz to 50 kHz

Frequency Response

CD to Main L/R..................................... 10 Hz to 100 kHz, –3 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion

20 Hz to 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 ohms, Main L/R ...................... 0.015%

Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network)

CD (250 mV input shorted) to Main L/R, Effect Off......... 100 dB

PHONO (5 mV input shorted) to Main L/R, Effect Off ...... 86 dB

Residual Noise (IHF-A Network)

Main L/R ................................................................ 150 µV or less

Channel Separation (1 kHz/10 kHz)

CD (5.1k terminated) to Main L/R ............................ 60 dB/45 dB

Tone Control (Main L/R)

BASS Boost/Cut...................................................... ±10 dB/50 Hz

TREBLE Boost/Cut...............................................±10 dB/20 kHz

Bass Extension .......................................................... +6 dB/60 Hz

Phones Output .......................................................150 mV/100 ohms

Input Sensitivity

CD etc. .............................................................. 150 mV/47 kohms

Phono................................................................. 2.5 mV/47 kohms

Main In ....................................................................1 V/47 kohms

Output Level

REC OUT ...........................................................150 mV/1 kohms

PRE OUT ............................................................... 1 V/1.2 kohms

SUB WOOFER ...................................................... 4 V/1.2 kohms

Video Section

Video Signal Type .......................................................................PAL

[China and General models] ....................................... NTSC/PAL

Composite Video Signal Level................................. 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

S-Video Signal Level

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

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

Component Video Signal Level

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

B/CB, PR/CR ................................................................................. 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

Signal to Noise Ratio................................................................. 50 dB

Frequency Response (MONITOR OUT)

Composite, S-Video .................................. 5 Hz to 10 MHz –3 dB

Component .................................................. DC to 30 MHz –3 dB

General

Power Supply

[Europe and U.K. models].................................. AC 230 V/50 Hz

[China and General models] ....AC 110/120/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption .................................................................480 W

Standby Mode.......................................................................1.2 W

AC Outlets (Total 100 W maximum) .............................3 (Switched)

[U.K. model].............................................................. 1 (Switched)

Dimension (W x H x D)

...................... 449 x 191 x 468 mm (17-5/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-7/16")

Weight ....................................................................... 22 kg (48.5 lbs)

Accessories ................................................................Remote Control

Batteries

Quick Reference Guide

Side Panel Sticker

[Europe model]...................................................... Power Cord

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Appendix

YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA

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Quick Reference Card

■ Remote Control ■ TUNER button (TUNER area) ■ CD button (CD area)

Infrared window

CLEAR

RE-NAME

TRANSMIT

STANDBY

SYSTEM POWER

Display

Source selector

LIGHT

Operational buttons

10 KEY/DSP

Operational buttons

LEVEL

ON SCREEN

SLEEP

TEST

LEARN MACRO

MACRO ON/OFF

button

Input buttons

6CH INPUT

Sound program selector/ Numeric buttons

MUTE

VOLUME +/–

EFFECT PARAMETER/SET MENU

Cursor buttons

Cover

(Set 10KEY)

POWER

Preset number 1 to 8

Preset group A through E from left. Preset group A/B/C/D/E

Preset +/–

INDEX (Set 10KEY)

■ MD/TAPE button (MD area) ■ CD-R button (CD-R area)

REC/PAUSE POWER

DISPLAY SEARCH

Skip Search STOP

PLAY PAUSE

Numeric buttons 1 to 9

POWER

DISPLAY SEARCH

Skip Search STOP

PLAY PAUSE (/Stop)

Numeric buttons 1 to 9

CLEAR Numeric button +10 Numeric button 0

DISC +/– (Disc Skip)

TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function if you have set up the manufacturer code for the TV Area.

REC/PAUSE POWER

DISPLAY SEARCH SOUND

Skip Search STOP

PLAY PAUSE

Numeric buttons 1 to 9

(Set 10KEY)

Numeric button +10 Numeric button 0

TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function if you have set up the manufacturer code for the TV Area.

INDEX (Set 10KEY)

Numeric button +10 Numeric button 0

TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function if you have set up the manufacturer code for the TV Area.

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Quick Reference Card

■

PHONO and V-AUX buttons, and OPTN area

■ D-TV/LD button (TV area) ■

CABLE and SAT buttons (CABLE and SAT areas)

DISPLAY MENU

(Set 10KEY)

TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function if you have set up the manufacturer code for the TV Area.

■ DVD button (DVD area)

DISPLAY MENU TITLE

Menu cursor/ENTER SOUND

Skip Search SEARCH

PLAY PAUSE

POWER

(Set 10KEY)

Title/index

STOP Return

Numeric buttons 1 to 9

CLEAR Numeric button +10 Numeric button 0

Disc Skip

TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function if you have set up the manufacturer code for the TV Area.

DISPLAY

You can control your VCR, if you have set up the code for VCR1.

POWER Numeric buttons 1 to 9

Numeric button 10 or 0 CH +/–

TV INPUT TV MUTE

Enter (Set 10KEY)

■

VCR1 and VCR2/DVR button (VCR areas)

TV/VIDEO

(Set 10KEY)

TV VOL +/–

REC (Press twice) POWER

Rewind/Fast Forward

STOP PLAY

PAUSE Numeric buttons 1 to 9

Numeric button 10 or 0

CH +/–

TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function if you have set up the manufacturer code for the TV Area.

Menu cursor/ENTER

You can control your VCR, if you have set up the code for VCR1.

POWER Numeric buttons 1 to 9

Recall Numeric button 0

CH +/–

TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE

Enter

(Set 10KEY)

function if you have set up the manufacturer code for the TV Area.

■ A button (ex. LD area)

POWER

DISPLAY SEARCH SOUND

CHAPTER +/– (Chapter Search) STOP

PLAY PAUSE

Numeric buttons 1 to 9

CLEAR Numeric button +10 Numeric button 0

Chapter/Time (Set 10KEY)

TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function if you have set up the manufacturer code for the TV Area.

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Yamaha DSP-AX2 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Getting Started

Checking the Package Contents

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

Using the Remote Control

Controls and Functions

Front Panel

Display Indicators

Rear panel

Remote Control

Preparations

Speaker System Configurations

Hookups

Connecting Audio Components

Connecting Video Components

Connecting Speakers

Connecting Subwoofers

Connecting an External Decoder

Connecting External Amplifiers

Others

On-Screen Displays (OSD)

OSD Modes

Selecting the OSD Mode

Speaker Settings

Speaker Output Levels

Before Y ou Begin

Dolby Surround Test

DSP T est

Basic Operation

Basic Playback

Power Control

Selecting a Source

Input Modes and Indications

Selecting a Sound Field Program

Basic Recording

Preparations

Advanced Operation

SET MENU Items

Operating the SET MENU

1. SPEAKER SET (1A. CENTER SP to 1G. MAIN LEVEL)

2. LOW FREQ. TEST

3. L/R BALANCE

4. HP TONE CTRL (Headphone Tone Control)

5. CENTER GEQ (Center Graphic Equalizer)

6. INPUT RENAME

7. I/O ASSIGN

8. INPUT MODE

9. PARAMETER INI (Parameter Initialization)

10. DOLBY D. SET (Dolby Digital Set)

11. DTS SET

12. 6.1/ES AUTO

13. SP DELAY TIME

14. DISPLAY SET

15. MEMORY GUARD

Remote Control Features

Using the Remote Control

Each Component Control Area

Setting the Manufacturer Code in the Remote Control

Programming a New Remote Control Function

Using the Macro Feature

Changing the Source Name in the Display Window

Clearing a Learned Function or Macro

Clearing Learned Functions and Setups

Adjusting the Levels of the Effect Speakers

Setting the Sleep Timer

Additional Information

Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP)

Understanding Sound Fields

Hi-Fi DSP Programs

CINEMA-DSP

Sound Design of CINEMA-DSP

CINEMA-DSP Programs

DSP Parameter

Changing Parameter Settings

Parameter Descriptions

Resetting to the Factory Preset Value