YAMAHA DSP-AX620 User Manual
DSP-AX620
Natural Sound AV Amplifier
Amplificateur audio-vidéo
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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR 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 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.
19 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (China and General models
only)
The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this
unit must be set for your local main voltage
BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply.
Voltages are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
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.
■ 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.
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CAUTION
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
FEATURES ............................................................ 2
GETTING STARTED ........................................... 3
Checking the Package Contents ............................... 3
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ............... 3
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ........................ 4
Front Panel ............................................................... 4
Remote Control ........................................................ 6
Description of the Numeric Buttons ........................ 7
Using the Remote Control ........................................ 8
Front Panel Display .................................................. 9
Rear Panel .............................................................. 10
PREPARATION
SPEAKER SETUP .............................................. 11
Speakers to Be Used ............................................... 11
Speaker Placement ................................................. 11
CONNECTIONS ................................................. 12
Before Connecting Components ............................ 12
Connecting Audio Components ............................. 12
Connecting Video Components .............................. 14
Connecting the Speakers ........................................ 16
Connecting an External Amplifier (Europe and U.K.
models only) ....................................................... 18
Connecting an External Decoder ........................... 18
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch ....................... 19
Connecting the Power Supply Cords ..................... 19
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) ......................... 20
OSD Modes ............................................................ 20
Selecting the OSD Mode ........................................ 20
SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS ......................... 21
Summary of SPEAKER SET Items
1A through 1E .................................................... 21
ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER
OUTPUT LEVELS ......................................... 22
Before You Begin ................................................... 22
Using the Test Tone (TEST DOLBY SUR.) .......... 22
BASIC OPERATION
BASIC PLAYBACK ........................................... 24
Input Modes and Indications .................................. 26
Selecting a Sound Field Program ........................... 28
Normal Stereo Reproduction .................................. 29
BASIC RECORDING ......................................... 30
ADVANCED OPERATION
SET MENU .......................................................... 31
Adjusting the Items on the SET MENU ................. 31
1 SPEAKER SET (speaker mode settings) ........... 32
2 L/R BALANCE (balance of the left and
right main speakers) ........................................... 34
3 HP TONE CTRL (headphone tone control) ....... 35
4 I/O ASSIGNMENT ............................................ 35
5 INPUT MODE (initial input mode) ................... 35
6 DOLBY D. SET (Dolby Digital set) .................. 36
7 DTS SET (DTS LFE level) ................................ 36
8 SP DELAY TIME............................................... 37
9 DISPLAY SET ................................................... 37
10MEMORY GUARD ........................................... 37
ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE EFFECT
SPEAKERS ...................................................... 38
SLEEP TIMER .................................................... 39
Setting the Sleep Timer .......................................... 39
Canceling the Sleep Timer ..................................... 39
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES .................. 40
Selector Dial ........................................................... 40
Commonly Used Buttons in Any Position of the
Selector Dial ....................................................... 41
Controlling the Components Connected
to This Unit ........................................................ 41
Button Names and Functions in Each Position ...... 42
Setting the Manufacturer Code .............................. 45
Returning to the Factory Setting ............................ 46
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM ............................. 47
Hi-Fi DSP Programs ............................................... 47
CINEMA DSP Programs ........................................ 47
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER
EDITING ......................................................... 50
What is a sound field? ............................................ 50
Sound Field Program Parameters ........................... 50
Changing Parameter Settings ................................. 51
Resetting a Parameter to the Factory-set Value ...... 51
Sound Field Parameter Descriptions ...................... 52
APPENDIX
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................... 55
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................. 59
GLOSSARY ......................................................... 60
INDEX .................................................................. 62
INTRODUCTION
PREPARATION
OPERATION
BASIC
OPERATION
ADVANCED
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
APPENDIX
1
English
FEATURES
Built-in 5-Channel Power Amplifier
◆ Minimum RMS Output Power
(0.06% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Main: 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω)
Center: 90 W (8 Ω)
Rear: 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω)
◆ Maximum Power (EIAJ)
[China and General models only]
(10% THD, 1 kHz)
Main: 115 W + 115 W (8 Ω)
Center: 115 W (8 Ω)
Rear: 115 W + 115 W (8 Ω)
Multi-Mode Digital Sound Field
Processing
◆ DTS Decoder
◆ Dolby Pro Logic Decoder
◆ Dolby Digital Decoder
◆ Hi-Fi DSP
◆ CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP
Technology and Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital
or DTS
◆ Virtual CINEMA DSP
◆ SILENT CINEMA
Other Features
◆ 96-kHz/24-bit D/A Converter
◆ “SET MENU” which Provides You with
10 Items for Optimizing This Unit for Your
Audio/Video System
◆ Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Balance
Adjustment
◆ 6-Channel External Decoder Input for Other
Future Formats
◆ BASS EXTENSION Button for Reinforcing
Bass Response
◆ On Screen Display Function Helpful in
Controlling This Unit
◆ S Video Signal Input/Output Capability
◆ Component Video Input/Output Capability
◆ Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Signal Jacks
◆ Sleep Timer
◆ Remote Control with Preset Manufacturer Codes
• y indicates a tip for your operation.
• Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the main unit or on the remote control. In cases
when the button names differ between the main unit and the remote control, the button name on the remote control
is given in parentheses in this manual.
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” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2
GETTING STARTED
Checking the Package Contents
Check your package to make sure it has the following items.
Remote control
A/B/C/D/E
INTRODUCTION PREPARATION
Batteries (4)
(AAA, R03, UM-4)
Quick Reference Card
Quick Reference Card
OPERAIONT
BASIC
Connection guide
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
Insert the batteries in the correct direction by aligning the
+ and – marks on the batteries with the polarity markings
(+ and –) inside the battery compartment.
2
1
3
■ Notes on batteries
• 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.
■ Changing batteries
As the batteries lose power, the operating range of the
remote control decreases and the indicator does not flash
or its light becomes dim. When you notice any of these
conditions, change all of the batteries.
If the remote control is without batteries for more than
2 minutes, or if exhausted batteries remain in the
remote control, the contents of the memory may be
cleared. When the memory is cleared, insert new
batteries, set up the manufacturer code that may have
been cleared.
Note
• If the batteries have leaked, dispose of them immediately.
Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come into
contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment
thoroughly before installing new batteries.
3
OPERATION
ADVANCED
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
APPENDIX
English
Front Panel
y
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
1
STANDBY
/ON
BASS TREBLE SPEAKERS
BASS
EXTENSION
– + – +
8
7
9 0
2
DIGITAL
SURROUND
AB
ONOFFON
OFF
3 4
PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL
SILENT VIDEO AUX
qw
1 STANDBY/ON
Turns on or sets this unit in the standby mode. When you
turn on this unit, you will hear a click and there will be a
4 to 5-second delay before this unit can reproduce sound.
Standby mode
In this mode, this unit consumes a small amount of
power to receive infrared-signals from the remote
control.
2 Remote control sensor
Receives signals from the remote control.
3 Front panel display
Shows information about the operational status of this
unit.
4 INPUT MODE
Selects the mode of input for sources that send two or
more types of signals to this unit (see page 26 for details).
You cannot control the input mode when you select 6CH
INPUT as the input source.
5
DIGITAL
–+
DSP
PROGRAM
EFFECTSET MENU
e
r
t
VOLUME
INPUT
u
5 VOLUME
Controls the output level of all audio channels.
This does not affect the REC OUT level.
6 6CH INPUT
Selects the source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks.
The source selected by pressing 6CH INPUT takes
priority over the source selected with INPUT l / h (or
the input selector buttons on the remote control).
7 BASS EXTENSION ON/OFF
When pushed in (ON), this feature boosts the bass
frequency of the left and right main speakers by +6 dB
(60 Hz) while maintaining overall tonal balance. This
boost is useful if you do not use a subwoofer.
However, this boost may not be noticeable if “1B MAIN
SP” on the SET MENU is set to SMALL and “1D LFE/
BASS OUT” is set to SWFR.
6
6CH INPUTINPUT MODE
4
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
8 BASS
Adjusts the low-frequency response for the left and right
main speakers.
Turn the control to the right to increase or to the left to
decrease the low-frequency response.
9 TREBLE
Adjusts the high-frequency response for the left and right
main speakers.
Turn the control to the right to increase or to the left to
decrease the high-frequency response.
Note
• If you increase or decrease the high-frequency or the lowfrequency sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality from the
center and rear speakers may not match that of the left and
right main speakers.
0 SPEAKERS A/B
When pushed in (ON), these buttons turn on the set of
main speakers connected to the A and/or B terminals on
the rear panel.
q PHONES jack
Outputs audio signals for private listening with
headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals
are output to the speakers.
y
(Europe and U.K. models only)
• When you connect headphones, no signals are also output to
the OUTPUT jacks.
w VIDEO AUX jacks
Inputs audio and video signals from a portable external
source such as a game console. To reproduce source
signals from these jacks, select V-AUX as the input
source.
e SET MENU
Enters the SET MENU.
r Multi jog knob
Selects and adjust the SET MENU item after pressing
SET MENU.
Selects the DSP program after pressing DSP PROGRAM.
t DSP PROGRAM
Switches the function of the multi jog knob for selecting
DSP program.
y EFFECT
Switches the effect speakers (center and rear) on and off.
If you turn off the output of these speakers by using
EFFECT, all Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals except
for the LFE channel are directed to the main left and right
channels.
When Dolby Digital or DTS signals are mixed, the left
and right main channel signal levels may not match.
u INPUT l / h
Selects the input source (CD, TUNER, MD/CD-R, DVD,
D-TV/CBL, VCR 1, PHONO, V-AUX, VCR 2/DVR) you
want to listen to or watch.
INTRODUCTION PREPARATION
OPERAIONT
BASIC
OPERATION
ADVANCED
5
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
APPENDIX
English
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Remote Control
This section describes the basic operation of this unit with
the remote control. First, set the selector dial to the AMP/
TUN position. See “REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES”
for full details.
1
2
Select the
AMP/TUN
position.
0
q
w
3
4
EFFECT
5
6
A/B/C/D/E
e
r
7
8
TV POWER
t
y
u
TV VOLUME
9
i
TV INPUT
o
3 Numeric buttons (Input selector buttons)
These buttons select the input source.
See “Description of the Numeric Buttons” for the
numeric buttons.
4 6CH INPUT
Selects the source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks.
5 TEST
Outputs the test tone.
6 ON SCREEN
Selects the on-screen display (OSD) mode for your video
monitor.
7 j / i (–/+)
Adjust DSP program parameters and SET MENU items.
–/+ is displayed on the on-screen display.
8 LEVEL
Selects the effect speaker channel (center, rear and
subwoofer) so you can adjust their output level
independently.
9 SLEEP
Sets the sleep timer.
0 INPUT
Switches the function of the numeric buttons to the input
selector.
q Indicator
Flashes while the remote control is sending signals.
w Selector dial
Turn this dial to select the position for the component to
be controlled. (The proper code must be set up for your
component. See “Setting the Manufacture Codes”.) When
a position is selected, the remote control is set to that
component operation mode.
e A/B/C/D/E, PRESET –/+
These buttons are used to select a preset station when
using YAMAHA tuner.
A/B/C/D/E: To select one of 5 preset station groups (A
to E)
PRESET –/+: To select a preset station number (1 to 8)
1 DSP
Switches the function of the numeric buttons to the DSP
program selector.
2 Indicator window
Shows the name of components which can be controlled.
6
r u/d
Select DSP program parameters and SET MENU items.
t SET MENU
Enters the SET MENU.
y POWER
Turns on the power of this unit.
u STANDBY
Sets this unit in the standby mode.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
i VOLUME +/–
Increases or decreases the volume level.
o MUTE
Mutes the sound. Press again to restore the audio output
to the previous volume level.
EFFECT
Switches the effect speakers (center and rear) on and off
in the following cases:
• When the selector dial is set to the DSP/TUN position.
• While the indicator is lit for about 3 seconds after
pressing DSP.
Description of the Numeric Buttons
The numeric buttons function in various ways depending
on the position of the selector dial or the combination of
other instructions.
■ When selecting an input source
■ When selecting a DSP program
and turning on or off the effect
speakers (center and rear)
A
DSP program
group buttons
B
EFFECT
A
1 Press DSP regardless of the position of the
selector dial.
The indicator lights up for about 3 seconds.
2 You can select a DSP program with the
numeric buttons and turn on or off the effect
speakers (center and rear) by pressing
EFFECT while the indicator is lit.
INTRODUCTION PREPARATION
OPERAIONT
BASIC
Input selector
buttons
6CH INPUT
1 Press INPUT regardless of the position of
the selector dial.
The indicator lights up for about 3 seconds.
2 You can select an input source with the
numeric buttons and 6CH INPUT while the
indicator is lit.
B
1 Set the selector dial to the DSP/TUN
position.
2 You can select a DSP program directly with
the numeric buttons and turn on or off the
effect speakers (center and rear) by pressing
EFFECT.
OPERATION
ADVANCED
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
APPENDIX
English
7
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Using the Remote Control
DIGITAL
SURROUND
–+–
+
30° 30°
DIGITAL
Approximately 6 m (20 feet)
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 during operation.
■ Handling the remote control
• Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote
control.
• 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;
– dusty places; or
– in places subject to extremely low temperatures.
8
Front Panel Display
1 2
4
3
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
INTRODUCTION PREPARATION
D-TV/CBL
PCM
5
VIRTUAL
DIGITAL
PRO LOGIC
DSP
ASPB
6 7
V-AUX
VCR2/DVR
DOLBY DIGITAL
PRO LOGIC DTS
VCR 1
MOVIE THEATER 1 2
ENTERTAINMENT
8
1 t indicator
Lights up when the built-in DTS decoder is on.
2 VIRTUAL indicator
Lights up when using Virtual CINEMA DSP.
3 g and o indicators
Light up according to the type of Dolby signals this unit
is reproducing. “ g ” lights up when the builtin Dolby Digital decoder is on. “ o ” lights up
when the built-in Dolby Pro Logic decoder is on.
4 Input source indicator
Shows the current input source with a cursor.
5 x indicator
Lights up when you select a DSP program.
6 v indicator
Lights up when this unit is reproducing PCM (pulse code
modulation) digital audio signals.
CDTUNER PHONO
VOLUME
dB
ms
SLEEP
0 q
9
DVD
MD/CD-R
7 Headphones indicator
Lights up when headphones are connected.
8 DSP program indicators
The name of the selected DSP program lights up when
the ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIE THEATER 1, MOVIE
THEATER 2 or q/DTS SURROUND DSP program is
selected.
9 Multi-information display
Shows the current DSP program name and other
information when adjusting or changing settings.
0 VOLUME level indicator
Indicates the volume level.
q SLEEP indicator
Lights up while the sleep timer is on.
OPERAIONT
BASIC
OPERATION
ADVANCED
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
APPENDIX
English
9
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Rear Panel
1 4 5
2
DIGITAL
INPUT
CD
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
D-TV/CBL
DVD
MD/CD-R
OPTICAL
MD/CD-R
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
3
L
R
GND
MAIN
PHONO
TUNER
6CH INPUT
SURROUND
RLR
CD
L
R
CENTER
L
SUB WOOFER
IN(PLAY)
MD/CD-R
OUT(REC)
D-TV/CBL
DVD
DVD
D-TV/CBL
AUDIO SIGNAL
DVD
D-TV/CBL
MONITOR
VCR 2
/DVR
VCR 2/DVR
OUT
OUT
OUT
MONITOR OUT
WOOFER
YPB/CBPR/CRCOMPONENT VIDEO
VCR 1
IN
OUT IN
VIDEO SIGNAL
IN
OUT IN
VCR 1
SUB
VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
0 q
1 DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks
2 DIGITAL INPUT jacks
3 GND terminal
See page 12 for connection information.
4 6CH INPUT jacks
See page 18 for connection information.
5 Video component jacks
See pages 14 and 15 for connection information.
6 Speaker terminals
See pages 16 and 17 for connection information.
7 OUTPUT jacks (Europe and U.K. models only)
See page 18 for connection information.
6 7
SPEAKERS
+
–
–
R L
+
8 9
A
MAIN
B
CENTER
R
REAR
(SURROUND)
+
+
–
––
OUTPUT
R
MAIN
REAR
(SURROUND)
CENTER
+
L
L
R
L
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
SET BEFORE POWER ON
MAIN A OR B: 4
A + B: 8
CENTER
REAR
100W MAX. TOTAL
MAIN A OR B: 8
CENTER
REAR
MIN. /SPEAKER
MIN. /SPEAKER
: 6
MIN. /SPEAKER
: 6
MIN. /SPEAKER
AC OUTLETS
SWITCHED
w
(Europe model)
8 AC power cord
Connect to a power outlet.
9 AC OUTLET(S)
Use these outlets to supply power to your other audio/
video components (see page 19).
0 Audio component jacks
See pages 12 and 13 for connection information.
q SUBWOOFER jack
See page 17 for connection information.
w IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch
Use this switch to match the amplifier output to your
speaker impedance. Set this unit in the standby mode
before you change the setting of this switch (see page 19).
A + B:16
MAINS
: 8
: 8
MIN. /SPEAKER
MIN. /SPEAKER
MIN. /SPEAKER
MIN. /SPEAKER
10
China and General models only
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
See page 19.
PREPARATION
Speakers to Be Used
SPEAKER SETUP
INTRODUCTION
Speaker Placement
This unit has been designed to provide the best soundfield quality with a 5-speaker system, using left and right
main speakers, left and right rear speakers, and a center
speaker. If you use different brands of speakers (with
different tonal qualities) in your system, 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 to ensure even tonal quality.
The main speakers are used for the main source sound
plus the effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers
from your present stereo system. The rear speakers are
used for the effect and surround sounds, and the center
speaker is for the center sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). If
for some reason it is not practical to use a center speaker,
you can do without it. Best results, however, are obtained
with the full system.
The main speakers should be high-performance models
and have enough power-handling capacity to accept the
maximum output of your audio system. The other
speakers do not have to be equal to the main speakers.
For precise sound localization, however, it is ideal to use
high-performance models that can reproduce sounds over
the full range for the center speaker and the rear speakers.
■ Use of a subwoofer expands your
sound field
It is also possible to further expand your system with the
addition of a subwoofer. The use of a subwoofer is
effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from
any or all channels, but also for reproducing the LFE
(low-frequency effect) channel with high fidelity when
the Dolby Digital signal or the DTS signal is played back.
The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer
System is ideal for natural and lively bass reproduction.
Refer to the following diagram when you place the
speakers.
Main
speaker (L)
Center speaker
Main speaker (R)
Rear speaker (R)
Subwoofer
1.8 m
Rear speaker (L)
■ Main speakers
Place the left and right main speakers an equal distance
from the ideal listening position. The distance of each
speaker from each side of the video monitor should be the
same.
■ Rear speakers
Place these speakers behind your listening position,
facing slightly inwards, nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet)
above the floor.
■ Center speaker
Align the front face of the center speaker with the front
face of your video monitor. Place the speaker as close to
the monitor as possible, such as directly over or under the
monitor and centrally between the main speakers.
Note
• If the center speaker is not used, the center channel sound will
be heard from the left and right main speakers. In this case,
“1A CENTER SP” on the SET MENU is set to NONE.
PREPARATION
BASIC OPERA-
TION
OPERATION
ADVANCED
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
■ Subwoofer
The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because
low bass sounds are not highly directional. But it is better
to place the subwoofer near the main speakers. Turn it
slightly toward the center of the room to reduce the wall
reflections.
CAUTION
Please use magnetically shielded speakers. Sometimes
a video monitor may be adversely affected even when
magnetically shielded speakers are used. Separate the
speakers from the monitor if this happens.
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CONNECTIONS
Before Connecting Components
CAUTION
Never connect this unit and other components to mains power until all connections between components have been
completed.
• Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Some
components require different connection methods and have different jack names. Refer to the operation instructions
for each component to be connected to this unit.
• When you connect other YAMAHA audio components (such as a tape deck, MD recorder and CD player or
changer), connect them to the jack with the same number labels as !, @, # etc.
• After you have completed all connections, check them again to make sure they are correct.
Connecting Audio Components
■ 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, Dolby Digital
and DTS bitstreams. When you connect components to
both the COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks, priority is given
to the input signals from the COAXIAL jack. All digital
input jacks are acceptable for 96-kHz sampling digital
signals.
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• You can designate the input for each digital jack according to
your component by using “4 I/O ASSIGNMENT” on the SET
MENU.
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.
Note
• 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
PHONO 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.
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• 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 tuner
You can listen to an FM or AM broadcasting by
connecting AM/FM tuner.
To get clearer reception, connect the antennas correctly.
Refer to your tuner’s operation instrustions for details.
■ Connecting a CD player
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• The COAXIAL jack is available for a CD player which has a
coaxial digital output jack.
• When you connect a CD player to both the analog and digital
jacks, priority is given to the input signals from the digital jack.
■ Connecting an MD recorder, CD
recorder or tape deck
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• When you connect your recording component to both the
analog and digital input and output jacks, the priority is given
to the digital signal.
Notes
• When you connect a recording component to this unit, keep its
power on while using this unit. If the power is off, this unit
may distort the sound from other components.
• Since digital output and analog output (REC OUT) are
independent of each other, the analog signal is output only to
the analog jack, while the digital signal is output only to the
digital jack.
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CONNECTIONS
OUTPUT
R
L
(Europe model)
CD player
C
DIGITAL
INPUT
CD
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
D-TV/CBL
DVD
MD/CD-R
OPTICAL
MD/CD-R
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
GND
MAIN
RLR
L
R
PHONO
TUNER
6CH INPUT
SURROUND
CD
AM/FM Tuner
L
R
CENTER
L
SUB WOOFER
OUT(REC)
IN(PLAY)
MD/CD-R
R
L
AUDIO SIGNAL
MAIN
OUTPUT
SUBWOOFER
OUTPUT
External decoder
INTRODUCTION
R
VCR 2
/DVR
D-TV/CBL
OUT
L
DVD
MONITOR
OUT
R
SURROUND
OUTPUT
MONITOR OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
CENTER
OUTPUT
PREPARATION
L
D-TV/CBL
DVD
YPB/CBPR/CRCOMPONENT VIDEO
VCR 1
IN
OUT IN
VIDEO SIGNAL
BASIC OPERA-
IN
DVD
D-TV/CBL
VCR 1
OUT IN
VCR 2/DVR
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
OUTPUT
TION
GND
L R
OUTPUT
Turntable
indicates signal direction
L
indicates left analog cables
R
indicates right analog cables
O
indicates optical cables
C
indicates coaxial cables
L R
INPUT OUTPUT
MD recorder
or
OPTICAL
INPUT
CD recorder
L R
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
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CONNECTIONS
Connecting Video Components
■ About the video jacks
There are three types of video jacks. Video signals input through the VIDEO jacks are the conventional composit 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
into three for each signal. The description of the component video jacks may be different depending on the component
(e.g. Y, C
, CR/Y, PB, PR/Y, B-Y, R-Y etc.). Component video signals provide the best quality in picture reproduction.
B
If your video component has an S-video output or component video output, you can 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.
VIDEO jack (composite)
S VIDEO jack
YPB/CBPR/C
COMPONENT VIDEO jacks
R
Notes
• Use a commercially available S-video cable when connecting to the S VIDEO jack, 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.
, PR/CR) video signals. The jacks are also separated
B/CB
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• 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, S-video,
and component jacks, respectively.
• If you make S-video connections to this unit, it is not necessary
to make composite video connections. If both types of
connections are made, this unit gives priority to the S-video
signal.
• You can designate the input for the COMPONENT VIDEO A
and B jacks according to your component by using “4 I/O
ASSIGNMENT” on the SET MENU.
■ Video monitor with a 21-pin connector (Europe and U.K. models only)
Make a connection as shown on page 15 with a commercially available SCART-plug connector cable.
■ VIDEO AUX jacks (on the front panel)
S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL
VIDEO AUX
S
V
R
L
O
OPTICAL OUT
AUDIO OUT R
AUDIO OUT L
VIDEO OUT
S VIDEO OUT
Game console
These jacks are used to connect any video input source
such as a game console to this unit.
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CONNECTIONS
O
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUTPUT
R
L
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
D-TV/CBL
OPTICAL
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
INPUT
CD
DVD
MD/CD-R
MD/CD-R
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
DVD player
S
GND
TUNER
6CH INPUT
MAIN
SURROUND
RLR
L
R
CD
PHONO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
V
L
R
CENTER
L
SUB WOOFER
IN(PLAY)
MD/CD-R
OUT(REC)
COMPONENT
OUTPUT
DVD
D-TV/CBL
D-TV/CBL
DVD
AUDIO SIGNAL
COMPONENT
INPUT
S VIDEO
INPUT
DVD
D-TV/CBL
MONITOR
VCR 2
/DVR
VCR 2/DVR
OUT
OUT
OUT
MONITOR OUT
WOOFER
YPB/CBPR/CRCOMPONENT VIDEO
VCR 1
IN
OUT IN
VIDEO SIGNAL
IN
OUT IN
VCR 1
SUB
OUTPUT
Monitor
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
S VIDEO
INPUT
SCART-plug (Europe
and U.K. models only)
V
L
V
R
No connection
(Europe model)
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OUTPUT
O
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
S
TV/digital TV
or cable TV/
satellite tuner
VIDEO
OUTPUT
AUDIO
V
R
L
INPUT
R
L
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
S
R
L
VCR 1 or VCR 2/
DVR (digital video
recorder)
S VIDEO
INPUT
S
V
VIDEO
OUTPUT
V
AUDIO OUTPUTAUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO INPUT
indicates signal direction
L
indicates left analog cables
R
indicates right analog cables
O
indicates optical cables
V
indicates video cables
S
indicates S-video cables
When using an LD player
Connect the LD player output to the DVD jack.
If the LD player has an OPTICAL digital output jack, connect it to this unit’s OPTICAL DVD jack. If it has analog
jacks, connect it to the analog DVD jacks. If it has an “RF OUTPUT jack” to output a Dolby Digital RF signal (AC-3),
use a commercially available RF demodulator and connect it to the OPTICAL DVD jack.
If connecting a DVD player and an LD player, connect the LD player to the digital input jack (ex. D-TV/CBL) or to the
analog input jack (D-TV/CBL, VCR 1 or VCR 2/DVR). For details on connections and operations, refer to the
operation instructions for the LD player.
Note that this unit’s remote control can be used to operate the LD player by setting the corresponding manufacturer
code for the DVD/LD position.
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ADVANCED
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Connecting the Speakers
Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are
faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound
will be unnatural and lack bass.
CAUTION
• Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear panel of this unit.
• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. This could
damage the unit and/or speakers.
If necessary, use the SET MENU to change the speaker mode settings according to the number and size of the speakers
in your configuration after you finish connecting your speakers.
■ Speaker cables
A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables
10 mm (3/8”)
running side by side. One of the cables is colored or
shaped differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridge.
1 Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation
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from each of the speaker cables.
2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable
together to prevent short circuits.
■ Connecting to the SPEAKERS terminals
Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)
2
1
1 Unscrew the knob.
2 Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side
of each terminal.
3 Tighten the knob to secure the wire.
3
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(China and General models only)
• Banana plug connections are also possible. First, tighten the
Banana plug
■ MAIN SPEAKERS terminals
One or two speaker systems can be connected to these terminals. If you use only one speaker system, connect it to either
of the MAIN A or B terminals.
■ REAR SPEAKERS terminals
A rear speaker system can be connected to these terminals.
■ CENTER SPEAKER terminals
A center speaker can be connected to these terminals.
knob and then insert the banana plug connector into the end of
the corresponding terminal.
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CONNECTIONS
T
/
(Europe model)
Right
D
CBL
OR
T
OMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
SUB
WOOFER
OUTPUT
Main speakers A
A
MAIN
B
VIDEO
CENTER
S VIDEO
REAR
(SURROUND)
Left
SPEAKERS
+ –
R L
+ –
+ ––+
R
– +
L
R
MAIN
R
REAR
(SURROUND)
CENTER
Main speakers B
Right Left
AC OUTLETS
OUTPUT
L
L
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
SET BEFORE POWER ON
MAIN A OR B: 4
A + B: 8
CENTER
REAR
SWITCHED
100W MAX. TOTAL
MAIN A OR B: 8
CENTER
REAR
MIN. /SPEAKER
MIN. /SPEAKER
: 6
MIN. /SPEAKER
: 6
MIN. /SPEAKER
MAINS
A + B:16
MIN. /SPEAKER
MIN. /SPEAKER
: 8
MIN. /SPEAKER
: 8
MIN. /SPEAKER
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Right Left
Subwoofer
system
Center speaker Rear speakers
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
■ SUBWOOFER jack
When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier,
including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing
Subwoofer System, connect the input jack of the
subwoofer system to this jack. Low bass signals
distributed from the main, center and/or rear channels are
directed to this jack. (The cut-off frequency of this jack is
90 Hz.) The LFE (low-frequency effect) signals generated
when Dolby Digital or DTS is decoded are also directed
if they are assigned to this jack.
Notes
• Adjust the subwoofer volume according to the operating
instructions for the subwoofer. (Fine adjustment is possible
using this unit’s output level control of the effect speakers.)
• Depending on the settings of “1 SPEAKER SET”, “6 DOLBY
D. SET” and “7 DTS SET” on the SET MENU, some signals
may not be output from the SUBWOOFER jack.
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CONNECTIONS
Connecting an External Amplifier (Europe and U.K. models only)
If you want to increase the power output to the speakers,
or want to use another amplifier, connect an external
amplifier to the OUTPUT jacks as follows.
Note
• When RCA pin plugs are connected to the OUTPUT jacks for
output to an external amplifier, do not use the corresponding
SPEAKERS terminals.
OUTPUT
R
MAIN
R
REAR
(SURROUND)
CENTER
1 MAIN jacks
Main channel line output jacks.
Note
• The signals output through these jacks are affected by the
BASS, TREBLE and BASS EXTENSION settings.
2 REAR (SURROUND) jacks
Rear channel line output jacks.
L
1
L
2
3
Connecting an External Decoder
This unit is equipped with 6 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.
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
items 1A to 1D on the SET MENU is not affected.
3 CENTER jacks
Center channel line output jacks.
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IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch
CONNECTIONS
WARNING
Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power of this unit is on, otherwise the unit
may be damaged.
If this unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON (or POWER) is pressed, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may
not be fully slid to either position. If so, slide the switch to either position fully when this unit is in the standby
mode.
Select the left or right position according to the impedance of the speakers in your system. Be sure to move this switch
only when this unit is in the standby mode.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
(General model)
AC OUTLETS
SWITCHED
100W MAX.
TOTAL
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
SET BEFORE POWER ON
MAIN A OR B: 4
A + B: 8
CENTER
REAR
MIN. /SPEAKER
MIN. /SPEAKER
: 6
MIN. /SPEAKER
: 6
MIN. /SPEAKER
MAIN A OR B: 8
A + B:16
CENTER
REAR
MIN. /SPEAKER
MIN. /SPEAKER
: 8
MIN. /SPEAKER
: 8
MIN. /SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
Switch
position
Left
Right
Speaker Impedance level
If you use one set of main speakers, the impedance of
each speaker must be 4 Ω or higher.
Main
If you use two sets of main speakers, the impedance of
each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher.
Center
Rear
The impedance must be 6 Ω or higher.
The impedance of each speaker must be 6 Ω or higher.
If you use one set of main speakers, the impedance of
Main
each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher.
If you use two sets of main speakers, the impedance of
each speaker must be 16 Ω or higher.
Center The impedance must be 8 Ω or higher.
Rear
The impedance of each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher.
■ VOLTAGE SELECTOR (China and General models only)
The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging
into the AC main supply. Voltages are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
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Connecting the Power Supply Cords
After completing all connections, connect the AC power cord to an AC power outlet. Disconnect the AC power cord if
you will not use this unit for a long period of time.
■ AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
SET BEFORE POWER ON
MAIN A OR B: 4
A + B: 8
CENTER
REAR
(Europe model)
MAINS
AC OUTLETS
SWITCHED
100W MAX. TOTAL
MAIN A OR B: 8
A + B:16
CENTER
: 8
REAR
: 8
MIN. /SPEAKER
MIN. /SPEAKER
: 6
MIN. /SPEAKER
: 6
MIN. /SPEAKER
SWITCHED
MIN. /SPEAKER
MIN. /SPEAKER
MIN. /SPEAKER
MIN. /SPEAKER
To AC outlet
Europe, China and General models ............. 2 OUTLETS
U.K. model ..................................................... 1 OUTLET
Use these outlets to connect the power cords only from
your audio/video components to this unit. The power to
the AC OUTLET(S) is controlled by this unit’s
STANDBY/ON (or POWER and STANDBY). These
outlets will supply power to any connected component
whenever this unit is turned on. The maximum power
(total power consumption of components) that can be
connected to the AC OUTLET(S) is 100 W.
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)
You can display the operation information for this unit on
a video monitor. If you display the SET MENU and DSP
program parameter settings on a monitor, it is much easier
to see the available options and parameters than it is by
reading this information on the front panel display.
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• If a video source is being reproduced, the OSD is
superimposed over the image.
• The OSD signal is not output to the REC OUT jack, and will
not be recorded with any video signal.
• You can set the OSD to turn on (blue background) or off when
a video source is not being reproduced (or the source
component is turned off) by using “9 DISPLAY SET” on the
SET MENU.
OSD Modes
You can change the amount of information the OSD
shows.
Full display
This mode always shows the DSP 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 and then
disappears.
Display off
This mode briefly shows the “DISPLAY OFF” message
at the bottom of the screen and then disappears.
Afterwards, no changes to operations appear on the
monitor except those of the ON SCREEN button.
P01 CONCERT HALL
INIT. DLY
ROOM SIZE 1.0
LIVENESS
45ms
5
P01 CONCERT HALL
Selecting the OSD Mode
1 When you turn on the power, the video
monitor and front panel display show the
level of the main volume for a few seconds
and then switch to show the current DSP
program.
2 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 a 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
jacks and either VIDEO or S VIDEO jacks if you want 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.
Full display Short display
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• When you choose the full display mode, INPUT l / h,
VOLUME and some other types of operation information are
displayed at the bottom of the screen in the same format as that
for the front panel display.
• The SET MENU and test tone display appear regardless of the
OSD mode.
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SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS
This unit is equipped with a main amplifier capable of handling 5.1 channel. Although up to 6 speakers can be
connected, it is possible to select the speaker mode that gives the best sound field effect according to the number and
size of speakers being used.
Before use, please set the speaker mode setting using “1 SPEAKER SET” on the SET MENU described on page 32.
Summary of SPEAKER SET Items 1A through 1E
Item Description
1A CENTER SP
1B MAIN SP
1C REAR L/R SP
1D LFE/BASS OUT
1E MAIN LEVEL Selects the main speaker level.
Selects the output mode according to whether or not a center speaker is
being used and its performance.
Selects the output mode according to the performance of the main
speakers.
Selects the output mode according to whether or not rear L/R speakers
are being used and their performance.
Selects the speaker according to use for LFE signal output and low bass
signal.
Control value (default
setting indicated in bold)
LRG/SML/NONE
LARGE/SMALL
LRG/SML/NONE
SWFR/MAIN/BOTH
Normal/–10 dB
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ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS
This section explains how to adjust the speaker output
levels by using the test tone generator. When this
adjustment is made, the output level heard at the listening
position will be the same from each speaker. This is
important for the best performance of the digital sound
field processor, the Dolby Pro Logic decoder, Dolby
Digital decoder and DTS decoder.
Note
• Since this unit cannot enter the test mode while headphones are
connected to this unit, be sure to unplug the headphones from
the PHONES jack when using the test tone.
Before You Begin
1
VOLUME
6CH INPUTINPUT MODE
INPUT
STANDBY
EXTENSION
/ON
BASS
3
BASS TREBLE SPEAKERS
–+–
+
3
DIGITAL
SURROUND
AB
ONOFFON
OFF
2
DIGITAL
PROGRAM
– +
PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL
SILENT VIDEO AUX
DSP
EFFECTSET MENU
Using the Test Tone (TEST DOLBY SUR.)
The adjustment of each speaker output level should be
made at your listening position with the remote control.
2,6
A/B/C/D/E
1
5
4
3
A/B/C/D/E
1 Set the selector dial to the
AMP/TUN (or DSP/TUN)
position.
2 Press TEST to output the test tone.
1 Press STANDBY/ON to
turn on the power. Turn on
the video monitor.
2 Press SPEAKERS A or B
to select the main
speakers to be used.
If you are using two sets of the
main speakers, press both A
and B.
STANDBY
/ON
SPEAKERS
AB
OFF
ON
3 Set BASS and TREBLE on the front panel to
the center position and set BASS
EXTENSION to OFF.
BASS
EXTENSION
OFFON
Set to OFF.
BASS TREBLE
–
+
–
+
3 Adjust the volume so you can hear the test
tone.
The test tone is heard from the left main speaker,
center speaker, right main speaker, right rear speaker
and left rear speaker in order. The tone is produced
for 2.5 seconds each time.
LEFT
(TEST LEFT)
(TEST CENTER)
LEFT SURROUND
(TEST L SUR.)
RIGHT
(TEST RIGHT)
CENTER
RIGHT SURROUND
(TEST R SUR.)
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CONNECTIONSADJUSTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS
The state of the test tone output is also shown on the
monitor by an image of the audio listening room.
This is convenient for adjusting each speaker level.
TEST DOLBY SUR.
LEFT
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• If “1A CENTER SP” on the SET MENU is set to NONE, the
center channel sound is automatically output from the left and
right main speakers.
Note
• If the test tone cannot be heard, turn down the volume, set the
unit in the standby mode and check the speaker connections.
4 Press LEVEL repeatedly
to select the speaker to be
adjusted.
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• Once you press LEVEL, you can also select the speaker to be
adjusted by pressing d. (Pressing u changes the selection in
the reverse order.)
Notes
• For details on adjusting the subwoofer speaker, refer to the
effect speaker level adjustment described on page 38.
• After adjusting with the test tone, it is possible to adjust the
speaker level to taste while listening to the playback of an
actual source when using the effect speaker level adjustment
described on page 38.
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• You can increase the output levels of the effect speakers
(center, left rear and right rear) to +10 dB. If the output level of
these speakers is lower than that of the main speakers even
after you have increased the output level of these speakers up
to +10 dB, set “1E MAIN LEVEL” on the SET MENU to
–10 dB. This setting decreases the main speaker output level to
about one-third of the normal level. After you have set “1E
MAIN LEVEL” on the SET MENU to –10 dB, adjust the
levels for the center and rear speakers again.
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5 Press j / i repeatedly to
adjust the output level of
the currently selected
speaker so that it
becomes almost the
same as that of the main
speaker.
• While adjusting, the test tone is heard from the
selected speaker.
• Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the output levels of
the center, left rear and right rear speakers.
6 When the adjustment is
complete, press TEST.
The test tone stops and the
current DSP program appears
on the front panel display and
on the video monitor.
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BASIC OPERATION
BASIC PLAYBACK
When using the remote control, set the selector dial to
the AMP/TUN position.
1
STANDBY
EXTENSION
/ON
BASS
BASS TREBLE SPEAKERS
–+–
+
5
6
DIGITAL
SURROUND
AB
OFF
ONOFFON
2
DIGITAL
PROGRAM
– +
PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL
SILENT VIDEO AUX
DSP
EFFECTSET MENU
A/B/C/D/E
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VOLUME
INPUT
3
1
3
A/B/C/D/E
5
1 Press STANDBY/ON (or POWER) to turn on
the power. Turn on the video monitor.
The front panel display and the video monitor show
the level of the main volume for a few seconds and
then switch to show the current DSP program.
STANDBY
/ON
2 Press SPEAKERS A or B
to select the main
speakers to be used.
If you are using two sets of
main speakers, press both A
and B.
or
Remote controlFront panel
SPEAKERS
AB
ON
OFF
Front panel
3 Press INPUT l / h repeatedly (or press one
of the input selector buttons) to select the
input source.
• The current input source is indicated on the front
panel display with a cursor.
• The current input source name and input mode
appear on the front panel display and on the video
6CH INPUTINPUT MODE
monitor for a few seconds.
INPUT
or
Front panel
VCR2/DVR
V-AUX
VCR 1
D-TV/CBL
Remote control
MD/CD-R
DVD
CDTUNER PHONO
VOLUME
Selected input source
Select this: To reproduce the signal from
this component
PHONO: Turntable
CD: CD player
TUNER: AM/FM tuner
MD/CD-R: MD recorder/CD recorder/tape deck
DVD: DVD player
D-TV/CBL: TV/digital TV or cable TV/satellite
tuner
VCR 1: Video cassette deck 1
VCR 2/DVR: Video cassette deck 2/digital
video recorder
V-AUX: Another audio/video component
(connected to the VIDEO AUX
jacks on the front panel)
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To select a source connected to the 6CH INPUT
jacks
Press 6CH INPUT until “6CH INPUT” appears on the
front panel display and on the video monitor.
6CH INPUT
or
Front panel
Remote control
Notes
• If “6CH INPUT” is shown on the front panel display and on
the video monitor, no other source can be played. To select
another input source with INPUT l / h (or the input selector
buttons), press 6CH INPUT to turn off “6CH INPUT” from the
front panel display and the video monitor.
• If you want to enjoy an audio source connected to the 6CH
INPUT jacks together with a video source, first select the video
source and then press 6CH INPUT.
4 Start playback (or select a broadcast station)
on the source component.
Refer to the operation instructions for the
component.
5 Adjust the volume to the desired output
level.
VOLUME
or
Front panel Remote control
If desired, use BASS, TREBLE and BASS
EXTENSION etc. These controls are only effective
for sound from the main speakers.
BASS
EXTENSION
OFFON
Front panel
Note
• If the component connected to the VCR 1 OUT, VCR 2/DVR
OUT and MD/CD-R OUT jacks is turned off, the reproduced
sound may be distorted or the volume may be lowered. In these
cases, turn on the component.
BASS TREBLE
–
+
–
+
6 Use the digital sound field processor.
See “Selecting a Sound Field Program”.
DSP
PROGRAM
D-TV/CBL
–+
MD/CD-R
DVD
CDTUNER PHONO
VOLUME
Front panel
or
Remote control
■ To mute the sound
Use this when you want to temporarily mute audio
output.
Press MUTE on the
remote control.
To restore the audio output to
the previous volume level,
press MUTE again.
y
• You can also cancel mute to press any operation buttons such as
VOLUME +/–.
• During muting, “MUTE ON” appears on the front panel
display and on the video monitor.
■ When you have finished using
this unit
Press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY) to set
this unit in the standby mode.
■ Notes on the digital signal
The digital input jacks of this unit can also handle
96-kHz sampling digital signals. (To utilize this, use a
source that supports 96-kHz sampling digital signals and
set the player for digital output. Refer to the operation
instructions for the player.) Note the following when a
96-kHz sampling digital signal is input to this unit:
1. The following indication will appear on the front panel
display.
VCR 1
VCR2/DVR
V-AUX
PCM
INTRODUCTION
PREPARATION
OPERATION
BASIC
OPERATION
ADV ANCED
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
APPENDIX
2. DSP programs cannot be selected. Sound will be
output as normal 2-channel stereo sound from only the
left and right main speakers.
Note
• If “1B MAIN SP” on the SET MENU is set to SMALL and
“1D LFE/BASS OUT” is set to SWFR, or “1D LFE/BASS
OUT” is set to BOTH, the sound is also output from the
subwoofer.
3. Adjustment of the speaker output level (except for
subwoofer output level) described on page 38 cannot
be made.
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■ BGV (background video) function
The BGV function allows you to combine a video image
from a video source with a sound from an audio source.
(For example, you can listen to classical music while you
are watching a video.)
Select a source from the video group and then select a
source from the audio group with the input selector
buttons on the remote control. The BGV function does
not work if you select the sources with INPUT l / h on
the front panel.
Input Modes and Indications
When using the remote control, set the selector dial to
the AMP/TUN position.
This unit comes with various input jacks. If your
component is connected to more than one type of input
jack, you can set the priority of the input signal.
Press INPUT MODE (or the input selector
button that you have pressed to select the
input source on the remote control)
repeatedly until the desired input mode is
shown on the front panel display and on the
video monitor.
AUTO: In this mode, the input signal is
automatically selected in the
following order:
1) Dolby Digital or DTS signal
2) Digital (PCM) signal
3) Analog signal
DTS: In this mode, only the digital input
signal encoded with DTS is selected
even if another signal is input at the
same time.
ANLG (ANALOG): In this mode, only the analog input
signal is selected even if a digital
signal is input at the same time.
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 players and
DVD players in the following situation:
When the input mode has been set to AUTO and a search is
performed while playing the source encoded with a Dolby
Digital or DTS signal, the sound may delay for a moment when
playback is resumed.
• Depending on the LD player, playback may not be made when
playing an LD that is not digitally recorded with the input
mode set to AUTO. If this happens, set the input mode to
ANALOG.
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INPUT MODE
Front panel
VCR2/DVR
V-AUX
VCR 1
or
D-TV/CBL
Remote control
MD/CD-R
DVD
Input mode
CDTUNER PHONO
VOLUME
■ 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.
• The following phenomena may occur if the input
mode is set to AUTO when playing back source
encoded with a DTS signal.
– If you continue to play a source encoded with a DTS
signal, 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 may 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.
(The indicator will flash for less than a minute.) If
you want to play a normal PCM source soon, set the
input mode back to AUTO.
– The “t” indicator may flash when a search or
skip operation is performed. If this status continues
for a certain length of time, the unit will
automatically switch from the “DTS-decoding”
mode to PCM digital signal input mode and the
“t” indicator will go out.
BASIC PLAYBACK
INTRODUCTION
PREPARATION
OPERATION
BASIC
OPERATION
ADVANCED
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL
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APPENDIX
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BASIC PLAYBACK
Selecting a Sound Field Program
You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a
DSP program. For details about each program, see
“SOUND FIELD PROGRAM”.
■ On the remote control
1
2
A/B/C/D/E
1 Press DSP.
The indicator lights up for
about 3 seconds.
y
• If the selector dial is set to the DSP/TUN position, skip this
step.
2 Use the numeric buttons to select the
desired program before the indicator goes
off.
• For example, to select the sub-program
“SPECTACLE”, press MOVIE THEATER 1
repeatedly.
• The name of the selected program appears on the
front panel display and on the video monitor.
Program group
DIGITAL
DSP
V-AUX
VCR2/DVR
D-TV/CBL
VCR 1
MOVIE THEATER 1
MD/CD-R
DVD
CDTUNER PHONO
VOLUME
■ On the front panel
DSP
PROGRAM
VOLUME
6CH INPUTINPUT MODE
INPUT
DIGITAL
– +
PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL
SILENT VIDEO AUX
STANDBY
EXTENSION
/ON
BASS
BASS TREBLE SPEAKERS
– + – +
DIGITAL
SURROUND
AB
ONOFFON
OFF
2
1 Press DSP PROGRAM.
DSP
EFFECTSET MENU
PROGRAM
1
2 Turn the multi jog knob to
select the program.
The name of the selected
program appears on the front
panel display and on the video
monitor.
Notes
• Choose a DSP program based on your listening preference, and
not on the name of the program. The acoustics of your listening
room affect the DSP program. Minimize the sound reflections
in your room to maximize the effect created by the program.
• When you select an input source, this unit automatically selects
the last DSP program used with that source.
• When you set this unit in the standby mode, the current source
and DSP program are memorized and are automatically
selected when you turn on the power again.
• If a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is input when the input mode
is set to AUTO, the DSP program automatically switches to the
appropriate decoding program.
• When a monaural source is being played with PRO LOGIC/
NORMAL or PRO LOGIC/ENHANCED, no sound will be
heard from the main speakers and the rear speakers. Sound can
only be heard from the center speaker. However, if “1A
CENTER SP” on the SET MENU is set to NONE, the center
channel sound is output from the main speakers.
• When a source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks of this unit
is selected, the digital sound field processor cannot be used.
• When 96-kHz sampling digital signals are input to this unit, the
DSP program cannot be selected. In this case, the sound is
reproduced as normal 2-channel stereo.
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Program name (sub-program)
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