Yamaha DSP-AZ1 User Manual

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DSP-AZ1

AV Amplifier

VOLUME

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

STANDBY

/ON

SPEAKERS A B

BASS

SILENT

6CH

INPUT

STEREO

SET MENU

TREBLE

PHONES

PROCESSOR

DIRECT

S VIDEO VIDEO

PROGRAM

REC OUT/ZONE 2

EFFECT

SOURCE/REMOTE

BALANCE

DVD

D–TV/LD CABLE

MD/TAPE

CD–R

SAT

TUNER

VCR 1

VCR 2

VCR 3/DVR

PHONO

VIDEO AUX

OPTICAL

BASS

EXTENSION

OFF

VIDEO AUX

L AUDIO

OWNER’S MANUAL

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, 10 cm on the right and left, and 10 cm at the back of this unit — 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 discolora-

tion 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.

CAUTION

Contents

INTRODUCTION

PREPARATIONS

BASIC OPERATIONS

INTRODUCTION 3

Features ......................................................................................................................... 4

Controls and functions .................................................................................................. 6

PREPARATIONS 13

Speaker system configurations ................................................................................... 14

Speaker placement ...................................................................................................... 16

Connections ................................................................................................................ 18

On-screen displays (OSD) .......................................................................................... 33

Speaker mode settings ................................................................................................ 34

Speaker output levels .................................................................................................. 38

BASIC OPERATIONS 41

Basic playback ............................................................................................................ 42

Basic recording ........................................................................................................... 50

ADVANCED OPERATION 51

Set menu items ............................................................................................................ 52

Remote control features .............................................................................................. 64

Adjusting the levels of the effect speakers.................................................................. 81

Sleep timer .................................................................................................................. 82

Zone 2 ......................................................................................................................... 83

SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS 85

Digital sound field processing (DSP) ......................................................................... 86

Hi-Fi DSP-sound field program .................................................................................. 88

CINEMA-DSP sound field program ........................................................................... 90

Sound field program parameter editing ...................................................................... 95

Digital sound field parameter descriptions ................................................................. 96

OPERATION

ADVANCED

SOUND FIELD

PROGRAMS

APPENDIX

APPENDIX 101

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 102

CINEMA EQ frequency characteristics.................................................................... 105

Reference chart for the input and output jacks ......................................................... 106

Specifications ............................................................................................................ 107

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CHECKING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS

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

Remote control

TRANSMIT RE–NAME

CLEAR LEARN MACRO OFF ON

SYSTEM

POWER

STANDBY

V–AUX TUNER PHONO

CABLE SAT MD/TAPE CD–R CD

D–TV/LD VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR3/DVR DVD

TITLE

ENTER

SOURCE

DISPLAY

SELECT

POWER STOP PAUSE PLAYREC

10KEY DSP

HALL 12HALL 23CHURCH

ROCK

ENTER–

CONCERT

TAINMENT

VIDEO 1

5678

MOVIE

EX/ES

THEATER 1

THEATER 2

THEATER

9101112

CHP/INDEX

PRESET

A/B/C/D/E

TV INPUT

MUTE

TV VOL CH

STEREO

TV MUTE

DISC

EFFECT

ON SCREEN

LEVEL

SLEEP

TEST

PUSH

+10+

MACRO

6CH INPUT

SOUND

CHAPTER

JAZZ CLUB

CONCERT

VIDEO 2

/DTS

SUR.

100

VOLUME

PARAMETER

SET MENU

Batteries (3) (LR6)

Power cord

(except for U.K. model)

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INTRODUCTION

Introduction

This section describes the features of the DSP-AZ1, and its controls and functions.

FEATURES ........................................................................................................... 4

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS............................................................................ 6

Front panel .................................................................................................................... 6

Remote control .............................................................................................................. 8

Front panel display ...................................................................................................... 11

Rear panel ................................................................................................................... 12

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FEATURES

■ Built-in 8-channel power amplifier

• Main: 130 W + 130 W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.015% THD, 20 – 20,000 Hz

• Center: 130 W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.015% THD, 20 – 20,000 Hz

• Rear: 130 W + 130 W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.015% THD, 20 – 20,000 Hz

• Front: 45 W + 45 W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.05% THD, 1 kHz

• Rear center: 130 W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.015% THD, 20 – 20,000 Hz

■ Digital Sound Fields (DSP)

Technological advances in sound reproduction over the last 30 years have enhanced the listening experience with improved clarity, precision, and power. However, something has been missing: the atmosphere and acoustic ambience of the public venue. Our Yamaha engineers have extensively researched the nature of sound acoustics and the way sound reflects inside a room. We sent these engineers to famous theaters and concert halls around the world to measure the acoustics of those venues with sophisticated microphones. The data they collected is used to recreate these environments in digital sound fields. Some of these digital sound fields have been created using data measured at the original venue; others have been created from combinations of data to form unique environments for specific purposes. Some have been designed especially for music, and others especially for movies. Of course, this only solves half of the problem. Because these engineers have no way of knowing the acoustics of your entertainment room, we have made it possible for you to adjust the various parameters of this data to tailor each virtual venue to your taste. You can use these sound fields to enhance any source and in combination with any of the following surround sound technologies.

■ CINEMA-DSP: Dolby Digital + DSP and DTS + DSP

The Dolby Digital system and DTS system show their full capability in large movie theaters, because feature film soundtracks are designed to be reproduced in such environments. It is difficult to recreate a sound environment similar to a movie theater in your entertainment room because of the room size, wall materials, and the number of speakers in your entertainment system. Yamaha DSP technology makes it possible for you to enjoy nearly the same sound experience as that of a large movie theater in your entertainment room by compensating for lack of presence and dynamics in your entertainment room with Yamaha's original digital sound fields combined with Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks.

■ Virtual CINEMA DSP and SILENT CINEMA DSP

Yamaha developed the Virtual CINEMA DSP algorithm which allows you to experience the virtual sound fields without surround speakers. This makes it possible for the DSP-AZ1 to produce a full surround sound catering to the number of speakers you have. The DSP-AZ1 also has a SILENT CINEMA DSP algorithm which is achieved by the crosstalk processing applying the precise Head Related Transfer Function. You can therefore enjoy listening to the CINEMA DSP soundfields on headphones.

■ Various decoders to support the newest sound effect technology

This unit is equipped with the following signal format decoders.

• Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital EX

The Matrix decoder enables 6.1-channel playback of the 5.1-channel sources by extracting the rear center channel signals from the rear L/R channel signals.

• DOLBY PRO LOGIC

DOLBY PRO LOGIC is the improved technique to decode vast numbers of existing Dolby Surround programs. This new technology enables a discrete 5-channel playback with two left and right main channels, a center channel, and two left and right rear channels compared with one limited rear channel for the conventional Pro Logic technology. Also the music mode is available for 2-channel sources in addition to the movie mode.

• DTS and DTS ES

The DSP-AZ1 is also equipped with a DTS decoder, which uses a 5.1-channel system to create a full surround sound environment. It was developed as a way to replace the analog soundtracks of movies with six channels of digital sound. In comparison with Dolby Digital, DTS uses less compression to store the sound information. The newly presented DTS ES system reproduces digital sound similar to Dolby Digital EX. The use of the rear center speaker along with the existing 5.1-channel speakers provides a fully immersive cinematic audio experience.

• DTS Neo: 6

Neo: 6 decodes the conventional 2-channel sources for 6-channel playback by the specific decoder. It enables playback with the full-range channels with higher separation just like digital discrete signal playback. Two modes are available; “Music mode” for playing music sources and “Cinema mode” for movies.

• DTS 96/24

DTS 96/24 achieves the high quality playback with all 5.1 channels at the sampling frequency 96 kHz/24 bit.

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FEATURES

■ Various input and output jacks

The DSP-AZ1 has various output jacks for audio and video signals as well as a digital recording output jack. Many input jacks are also available for connection to multiple audio-video sources. All the video inputs and outputs have S-video jacks in addition to standard composite video jacks for improved video picture quality. Component video input and output jacks are also available to deliver the excellent video signals from DVD players and other high quality video sources. The coaxial and optical digital signal jacks (provided for direct transmission of digital signals) automatically detect Dolby Digital, DTS, and PCM signals. A demodulator circuit is built into the Dolby Digital RF input so you can connect it directly to the Dolby Digital RF signal output on your LD player. Additionally, there are six audio inputs for discrete multichannel reproduction from an external decoder. The DSP-AZ1 also comes with a monaural subwoofer jack and split subwoofer jacks which can reproduce delicate but powerful low frequency effects.

■ Multi-function remote control

The remote control can operate other audio-video components once you program the remote control using the manufacturer code and Learn feature.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

INTRODUCTION

“DTS”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround” and “Neo: 6” are trademarks of Digital Theater System, Inc.

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Front panel

123 4567890qwer t

STANDBY

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

VOLUME

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

/ON

SPEAKERS A B

BASS

SILENT

PHONES

SET MENU

TREBLE

S VIDEO VIDEO

yui o p

1 STANDBY/ON

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 4 to 5-second delay before this unit can reproduce sound. In Standby mode, this unit consumes a small amount of power so it can respond to the remote control.

2 INPUT MODE

Selects the mode of input for sources that output two or more types of signals to this unit (see page 44).

Caution

• You cannot control the input mode when you select 6CH INPUT

as the input source.

3 INPUT SELECTOR

Selects the input source (D-TV/LD, CABLE, SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2, VCR3/DVR, V-AU X, DVD, MD/TAPE, CD-R, TUNER, CD, PHONO) you want to listen to or watch (see page 42).

4 Remote control sensor

Receives signals from the remote control.

5 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.

6 Front panel display

Shows information about the operational status of this unit (see page 11).

6CH

INPUT

STEREO

PROCESSOR

DIRECT

BASS

EXTENSION

OFF

VIDEO AUX

EFFECT

L AUDIO

PROGRAM

BALANCE

OPTICAL

REC OUT/ZONE 2

D–TV/LD

CABLE

SAT

VCR 1

VCR 2

VCR 3/DVR

VIDEO AUX

SOURCE/REMOTE

DVD

MD/TAPE

CD–R

TUNER

PHONO

7 SET MENU +/–

Adjusts the settings and parameter values of SET MENU items.

8 PROCESSOR DIRECT ON/OFF

When pushed in (ON), BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, and BASS EXTENSION are bypassed, eliminating any alteration of the

original signal.

9 NEXT

Displays SET MENU items. This button works like control when using the SET MENU (see page 53).

0 6CH INPUT

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

q STEREO/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 STEREO/EFFECT, all DTS and Dolby Digital audio signals are directed to the main left and right channels except for the LFE channel.

Cautions

• When DTS or Dolby Digital signals are mixed, the left and right main channel signal levels may not match.

• If “1B MAIN SP” on the SET MENU is set to “SMALL” and “1E LFE/BASS OUT” is set to “SW”, or “1E LFE/BASS OUT” is set to “BOTH”, the LFE signals will be output from the subwoofer.

on the remote

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

w BASS EXTENSION ON/OFF

When pushed in (ON), this feature boosts the bass frequency of the left and right main channels 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 the main speakers are set to “SMALL” and the bass output mode is set to “SW.”

e PROGRAM q/w

Selects the sound field program (see page 46). Selecting a sound field program turns on the effect.

r BALANCE

Controls the balance of the sound levels coming from the left and right main speaker(s). Setting this control to the center position is appropriate for most situations.

t VOLUME

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

y 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.

■ Opening and closing the front panel door

When you are not operating the controls behind the front panel door, close the door.

A T

A L

O U

A M

L IF

S P

–

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Caution

• If you increase or decrease the low frequency sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality from the center, front effect, rear center, and rear speakers may not match that of the left and right main speakers.

u PHONES

Outputs audio signals for private listening using headphones.

Cautions

• When you connect headphones, no signals are output to the PREOUT jacks or the speakers.

• When the signal input into the 6CH INPUT jack is being played back, only the left and right channel signals are output through the headphones.

i 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 and turn the control to the left to decrease the high frequency response.

Caution

• If you increase or decrease the high frequency sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality from the center, front effect, rear center, and rear speakers may not match that of the left and right main speakers.

o VIDEO AUX

Inputs audio and video signals from a portable external source such as a video camera.

p REC OUT/ZONE 2

Selects the source you want to direct to the audio/video recorder and ZONE 2 outputs independent of the source you are listening to in the main room. When set to the SOURCE/REMOTE position, the input source is directed to all outputs.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Remote control

1 Infrared window

Outputs infrared control signals. Aim this window at the component you want to operate.

3 4

6 7

q w

TRANSMIT RE–NAME

SYSTEM

POWER

CABLE SAT MD/TAPE CD–R CD

D–TV/LD VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR3/DVR DVD

SOURCE

SELECT

POWER

10KEY DSP

EX/ES

CHP/INDEX

TV VOL CH

ON SCREEN

SLEEP

CLEAR LEARN MACRO OFF ON

STANDBY

V–AUX TUNER PHONO

TITLE

ENTER

DISPLAY

STOP PAUSE PLAYREC

HALL 12HALL 23CHURCH

ROCK

ENTER–

CONCERT

TAINMENT

5678

MOVIE

THEATER 1

THEATER

9101112

PRESET

A/B/C/D/E

TV INPUT

TV MUTE

DISC

LEVEL

TEST

PUSH

CHAPTER

CONCERT

VIDEO 1

MOVIE

THEATER 2

10+100

MUTE

STEREO

EFFECT

MACRO

6CH INPUT

SOUND

JAZZ CLUB

CONCERT

VIDEO 2

/DTS

SUR.

VOLUME

PARAMETER

SET MENU

s d

2 TRANSMIT

Flashes while the remote control is sending signals.

3 STANDBY

Sets this unit in the standby mode.

4 SYSTEM POWER

Turns on the power of this unit.

5 Display window

Shows the source component that you select to control.

6 SOURCE SELECT /

Selects the source component without switching the input.

7 LIGHT

Turns the light on or off. When you press this button once, the light turns on for about 10 seconds. Press again to turn off the light.

8 Operation section

Provides functions such as play, stop, skip, etc. for operating your other components.

Caution

• You can operate the other components that are not Yamaha with this remote control after programming their remote control functions (Learn) or setting the manufacturer code.

9 10KEY/DSP

Selects the numeric button (10KEY) mode or DSP mode. You can use the 13 buttons to select numbers or DSP programs directly according to the position of this switch.

0 EX/ES

Turns on or off the Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES decoder with

10KEY/DSP set to the DSP position.

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q LEVEL

Selects the effect speaker channels (center, front, rear and subwoofer) so you can adjust their level independently. Press this button repeatedly to select the effect speaker channel you want to adjust, then use + or – to adjust the level.

w ON SCREEN

Selects the On-Screen Display mode for your video monitor (see page 33).

e SLEEP

Sets the sleep timer.

r TEST

Selects the test mode.

t Remote control programming function buttons/

MACRO switch

Programs new remote control functions, sets manufacturer codes, renames the input source names, or uses the Macro feature.

y Input section

Selects the input source. Press an input selector button repeatedly to select the input mode.

u 6CH INPUT

Switches to the 6CH INPUT mode when using an external decoder (see page 42).

i DSP program group/numeric buttons

Select DSP programs or numbers according to the position of 10KEY/DSP. (Press a button repeatedly to select a DSP program within that group.)

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

o MUTE

Mutes the sound. While the mute function is on, “MUTE ON” appears on the front panel display.

p VOLUME +/–

Increases or decreases the volume level.

a STEREO/EFFECT

Switches the effect speakers (center, front, rear, and rear center) on and off. If the output of these speakers is switched off, all DTS and Dolby Digital audio signals are directed to the main left and right channels except for the LFE channel.

s PARAMETER/SET MENU

Selects the PARAMETER mode or SET MENU mode. You can use / /+/– to adjust DSP program parameter values or SET MENU items according to the position of this switch.

d / /+/–

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

f Cover

Slides down to show the setup buttons.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

■ Installing batteries in the remote control

Open the battery compartment cover.

Insert three supplied batteries (LR6) in the correct

direction by aligning the + and – marks on the batteries with the polarity markings (+ and –) on the inside of the battery compartment.

Replace the cover as pressing until it snaps into

place.

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

Caution

• If the remote control is without batteries for more than 3 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 and program any acquired functions that may have been cleared.

■ 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 during operation.

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

STANDBY

/ON

NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP–AZ1

VOLUME

RESET

Cautions

• 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.

30° 30°

Approximately 6 m (20 feet)

Remote control

Cautions

• 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.

• Handle the remote control with care.

• 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:

1 high humidity or temperature such as near a heater, stove or

bath

2 dusty places 3 in places subject to extremely low temperatures

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel display

D–TV/LD DVD

CABLE

SAT VCR 1 TUNER VCR 2 CD

VCR3/DVR

V–AUX

SLEEP

789 0qwer

1 Input source indicator

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

DSP

indicator

Lights up when you select a digital sound field program.

96kHz/24bit

indicator

Lights up when the DTS 96/24 signal is input to this unit.

4 Processor indicators

When any function of DTS, MATRIX, DISCRETE, g, and

PRO LOGIC

is activated, its indicator lights up.

5 Multi-information display

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

6 VOLUME level indicator

Indicates the volume level.

7 SLEEP indicator

Lights up while the sleep timer is on.

234 5 6

MATRIX

MD/TAPE CD–R

PHONO

DISCRETE

DIGITAL

PRO LOGIC

96kHz/24bit

DSP

PCM

VIRTUAL

VOLUME

LFE

L C R

RC RR

SILENT

8 VIRTUAL indicator

Lights up when using Virtual CINEMA DSP (see page 49).

PCM

indicator

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

0 Headphones indicator

Lights up when headphones are connected.

q SPEAKERS A/B indicator

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

w SILENT indicator

Lights up when headphones are connected with the sound effect (see “SILENT CINEMA DSP” on page 49).

e Input channel indicator

Indicates the channel components of input signals being received.

LFE

Lights up when the input signal contains the LFE signal.

indicator

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Rear panel

12 3 4 5 6

(AC–3)

COAXIAL IN

OPTICAL OUT

OPTICAL IN

GND

DVD

TUNER

CABLE

(PLAY)

CD–R

OUT

(REC)

MD/

TAPE

(PLAY)

MD/TAPE

OUT

(REC)

CD–R

MAIN

DVD

SURROUND

SUB

D–TV

WOOFER

/LD

6CH INPUT

SAT

VCR 3 /DVR

CENTER

ZONE 2 OUTDIGITAL

VIDEO

LRR L

CABLE

VCR 1

VCR 2

VCR 3 /DVR

MONITOR

AUDIOAUDIODIGITAL

PHONO

78 0q w

1 DIGITAL OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks

See page 19 for detailed information.

MAIN

R L

CENTER

R L

SPEAKERS

FRONT

REAR

(

SURROUND

)

REAR CENTER

MAINS

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

FRONT

: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

FRONT

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

REAR REAR CENTER CENTER MAIN A OR B A + B

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER :

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

: :

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

: :

16Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

REAR

4Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

REAR CENTER

4Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

CENTER

4Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

4Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B A + B

: :

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD

D–TV

/LD

SAT

OUT

YPB/C

PREOUT/MAIN IN

CONTROL

REMOTE 1

OUT

REMOTE 2

RS–

232C

CTRL OUT

10mA

+12V

MAX.

R L

MONO

REAR CTR

R L

PR/C

DVD

D–TV /LD

SAT

MONITOR

OUT

FRONT

OUT

REAR

(

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

SPLIT

CENTER

OUT

MAIN

OUT

)

R L

CAUTION

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

(General and China models)

7 6CH INPUT jacks

See page 32 for connection information.

2 Audio component jacks

See pages 19 and 20 for connection information.

3 Video component jacks

See pages 21 to 28 for connection information.

4 Speaker terminals

See pages 29 and 30 for connection information.

5 MAINS

Use this inlet to plug in the supplied power cord.

6 IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

Use this switch to match the amplifier output to your speaker impedance. Turn off the power before you change the setting of this switch (see page 30).

8 ZONE 2 OUT jacks

See page 83 for connection information.

9 REMOTE 1 IN/OUT/REMOTE 2 IN jacks

See page 83 for connection information.

0 RS-232C/CTRL OUT +12V terminals

These are control expansion terminals for commercial use. Consult your dealer for details.

q PREOUT/MAIN IN jacks

See page 31 for connection information.

w AC OUTLET(S)

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

e VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General and China models)

See page 32.

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Preparations

This section explains how to make preparations (speaker selection and placement, subwoofer usage, connection with other components, speaker mode setting, and speaker level adjustment) to fully use the DSP-AZ1.

PREPARATIONS

SPEAKER SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS .......................................................... 14

SPEAKER PLACEMENT .................................................................................... 16

CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................. 18

Before connecting components ................................................................................... 18

Connecting digital jacks .............................................................................................. 19

Connecting audio components .................................................................................... 19

Connecting video components .................................................................................... 21

Connecting speakers ................................................................................................... 29

Connecting other components .................................................................................... 31

Connecting the power supply cords ............................................................................ 32

ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS (OSD) ......................................................................... 33

OSD modes ................................................................................................................. 33

Selecting the OSD mode ............................................................................................. 33

SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS ............................................................................ 34

SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS ............................................................................ 38

TEST DOLBY SUR. .................................................................................................. 39

TEST DSP ................................................................................................................... 40

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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.

Front effect speaker (FL)

TV (monitor)

1.5 – 1.8 m (5 – 6 feet)

Center speaker (C)

Main speaker (L)

Front effect speaker (FR)

Main speaker (R)

Rear effect speaker (RR)

Rear center speaker (RC)

Rear effect speaker (RL)

■ 8-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.

Speakers to be used

• Main L/R

• Center

• Rear L/R

• Front effect L/R

• Rear center

■ 6-speaker configuration –Hi-Fi DSP–

This configuration is used the most for audio playback with Hi-Fi DSP. It does not position the dialogue sound as well as a 7- or 8-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”.

(L+C) (R+C)

Speakers to be used

• Main L/R

• Rear L/R

• Front effect L/R

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SPEAKER SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

■ 5-speaker configuration –standard 5.1 channel–

This configuration does not express the height of the sound field as well as the 7- or 8-speaker configuration. However, it positions the dialogue sound as coming directly from the screen. For this speaker configuration, change SET MENU item “1F FRONT EFCT SP” to “NONE” and “1D REAR CT SP” to “NONE”.

Speakers to be used

(L+FL) (R+FR)

• Main L/R

• Center

• Rear L/R

■ 4-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 FRONT EFCT SP” to “NONE”, and item “1D REAR CT SP” to “NONE”.

(L+C+FL) (R+C+FR)

Speakers to be used

• Main L/R

• Rear L/R

■ Speaker configurations and speaker mode

Select the appropriate speaker mode depending on the speaker configuration. See “SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS” on page 34 for details.

1A CENTER SP (Center)

1B MAIN SP (Main L/R)

1C REAR L/R SP (Rear L/R)

1D REAR CT SP (Rear center)

1F FRONT EFCT SP (Front effect L/R)

8 speakers

LRG/SML

LARGE/SMALL

LRG/SML

YES

7 speakers

LRG/SML

LARGE/SMALL

LRG/SML

NONE

YES

6 speakers

NONE

LARGE/SMALL

LRG/SML

NONE

YES

5 speakers

LRG/SML

LARGE/SMALL

LRG/SML

NONE

4 speakers

NONE

LARGE/SMALL

LRG/SML

NONE

PREPARATIONS

Note

• As a guideline, select “LARGE” for the larger speaker diameter than 16 cm, and “SMALL” for the smaller speaker diameter than 15 cm. Change the speaker mode setting as listening to the actual playback sound if it does not meet your expectation.

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SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Refer to the following diagram when you place the speakers.

Caution

• Use magnetically shielded speakers. If this type of speakers still creates the interference with a monitor, place the speakers away from the monitor.

■ Placing the main speakers

Place the left and right main speakers an equal distance from the main listening position.

TV or video

Main

speaker

monitor

Main

speaker

■ Placing the center speaker

TV or video

monitor

Center speaker

■ Placing the front effect, rear and rear center speakers

1m 0.5 - 1m 1.5 - 3m 0.5 - 1m 1m

(3ft) (1 - 3ft) (5 - 15ft) (1 - 3ft) (3ft)

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.

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.

These speakers should be placed about 0.5 – 1 m (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. Place these speakers at the height of 1.5 m when listening as sitting on the floor or 1.8 m when listening as sitting on the chair. 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.

This distance can be farther than the front effect speakers’.

■ When you use a projection screen

Screen

1/4

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 (see pages 90 to 94) raise the sound from the center speaker upward and provide natural sound corresponding with the video images.

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SPEAKER PLACEMENT

■ 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 ultra low frequencies of the sound being reproduced. By adding a high quality subwoofer to the speaker configurations shown on page 14, you can enjoy more powerful and realistic movie effects, even if your main speakers are large.

Front subwoofer

Rear subwoofer

PREPARATIONS

Note

• 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 (see pages 56 and 57). If you are using small speakers, the addition of a subwoofer will reinforce the sound effects of movies.

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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.

• Some components require different connection methods and have different jack names. Refer to the operation instructions for each component also.

• Input and output jacks for the pin jacks are color-coded depending on the signal type.

• When connecting input and output jacks, use commercially available cables (pin-plug cable, fiber-optic cable, coaxial cable and S-Video cable).

• When this unit interferes with the other components (such as a TV and tuner), replace this unit apart from those components. To prevent the interference with a TV or tuner, it is recommended that an external antenna is placed and coaxial cables are used for connections.

Connecting digital jacks ^ P.19

PHONO

CABLE

VCR 3

GND

DVD

TUNER

(PLAY)

CD–R

OUT

(REC)

MD/

TAPE

(PLAY)

MD/TAPE

OUT

(REC)

CD–R

MAIN

DVD

SURROUND

SUB

D–TV

WOOFER

/LD

6CH INPUT

SAT

/DVR

CENTER

ZONE 2 OUTDIGITAL

RF (AC–3)

COAXIAL IN

OPTICAL OUT

OPTICAL IN

Connecting audio components ^ P.19

AUDIOAUDIODIGITAL

VIDEO

LRR L

CABLE

VCR 1

VCR 2

VCR 3 /DVR

MONITOR

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD

D–TV /LD

SAT

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPB/CB PR/CR

PREOUT/MAIN IN

R L

CONTROL

REMOTE 1

OUT

REMOTE 2

MONO

REAR CTR

RS–

232C

CTRL OUT

10mA

R L

+12V

MAX.

Connecting video components ^ P.21

DVD

D–TV /LD

SAT

MONITOR

OUT

FRONT

OUT

REAR

SURROUND

)

(

SUB

WOOFER

SPLIT

CENTER

R L

CENTER

OUT

MAIN

MAIN OUT

CAUTION

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

MAIN

R L

CENTER

R L

SPEAKERS

FRONT

REAR

(

SURROUND

)

REAR CENTER

Connecting the power supply cords ^ P.32

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

FRONT

: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

4Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

REAR

4Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

REAR CENTER

4Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

CENTER

4Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B

A + B

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

FRONT REAR REAR CENTER CENTER MAIN A OR B A + B

MAINS

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

16Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

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Connecting other components ^ P.31

Connecting speakers ^ P.29

CONNECTIONS

Connecting digital jacks

This unit has digital jacks for direct transmission of digital signals through either coaxial or fiber optic cables.

Notes

• DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks and analog OUT (REC) jacks are independent. Only digital signals are output from DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks and analog signals from OUT (REC) jacks.

• 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.

• 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.

• You can designate the input for each digital jacks according to your component by using “8 I/O ASSIGNMENT” on the SET MENU (see page 58 for details).

Digital input jacks of this unit support the following sampling frequency.

• 32 kHz

• 44.1 kHz: CD, CD-R and MD

• 48 kHz: DVD (48 kHz mode)

• 96 kHz: DVD (96 kHz mode)

• 192 kHz (coaxial input only): DVD audio (2-channel)

Connecting audio components

PREPARATIONS

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. 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.

■ Connecting an FM/AM tuner ■ Connecting a CD recorder

ANALOG AUDIO IN

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

AUDIOAUDIODIGITAL VIDEO

LRR L

VIDEO

DVD

D–TV

/LD

CABLE

SAT

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

S VIDEO

(AC–3)

COAXIAL IN

FM/AM tuner

GND

DVD

TUNER

AUDIO OUT

PHONO

AUDIOAUDIODIGITAL VIDEO

LRR L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD

D–TV

/LD

CABLE

OPTICAL OUT

(AC–3)

COAXIAL IN

OPTICAL OUT

CD recorder

OPTICAL IN

GND

DVD

TUNER

CABLE

(PLAY)

CD–R

OUT

(REC)

MD/

TAPE

(PLAY)

MD/TAPE

OUT

(REC)

CD–R

MAIN

DVD

SURROUND

PHONO

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CONNECTIONS

■ Connecting a CD player

The COAXIAL CD and OPTICAL CD jacks are available for a CD player which has coaxial or optical digital outputs.

OPTICAL OUT

(AC–3)

COAXIAL IN

OPTICAL OUT

CABLE

CD–R

MD/ TAPE

CD–R

DVD

CD Player

GND

TUNER

(PLAY)

CD–R

OUT

(REC)

(PLAY)

MD/TAPE

OUT

(REC)

MAIN

PHONO

ANALOG AUDIO OUTCOAXIAL OUT

AUDIOAUDIODIGITAL VIDEO

LRR L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD

D–TV /LD

CABLE

SAT

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

■ Connecting an MD recorder/tape deck

■ Connecting a turntable

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.

Turntable

AUDIO OUT

Ground

CABLE

GND

DVD

TUNER

(AC–3)

COAXIAL IN

PHONO

Caution

• 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.

AUDIOAUDIODIGITAL VIDEO

LRR L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD

D–TV

/LD

CABLE

SAT

OPTICAL IN

MD recorder/tape deck

ANALOG AUDIO

DVD

CABLE

CD–R

MD/ TAPE

CD–R

GND

TUNER

(PLAY)

CD–R

OUT

(REC)

(PLAY)

MD/TAPE

OUT

(REC)

MAIN

(AC–3)

COAXIAL IN

OPTICAL OUT

OUT

PHONO

ANALOG AUDIO IN

AUDIOAUDIODIGITAL VIDEO

LRR L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD

D–TV

/LD

CABLE

SAT

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

Note

• To connect the OPTICAL (COAXIAL) output jack for an MD recorder with this unit, you can use any of the OPTICAL (COAXIAL) IN jacks by changing the setting for “8 I/O ASSIGNMENT” on the SET MENU.

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting video components

■ About the video jacks

There are three types of video jacks.

12 3

SPEAKERS

R L

FRONT

REAR

(

SURROUND

)

CENTER

REAR CENTER

R L

MAIN

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

MAINS

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

FRONT

: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

FRONT MIN. /SPEAKER MIN. /SPEAKER MIN. /SPEAKER MIN. /SPEAKER MIN. /SPEAKER

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

REAR

REAR CENTER

CENTER

MAIN A OR B

A + B

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

: :

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

16Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

A + B

8Ω

4Ω

REAR

4Ω

REAR CENTER

4Ω

CENTER

4Ω

MAIN A OR B

(AC–3)

COAXIAL IN

OPTICAL OUT

OPTICAL IN

GND

DVD

TUNER

CABLE

(PLAY)

CD–R

OUT

(REC)

MD/

TAPE

(PLAY)

MD/TAPE

OUT

(REC)

CD–R

MAIN

DVD

SURROUND

SUB

D–TV

WOOFER

/LD

6CH INPUT

SAT

VCR 3

/DVR

CENTER

ZONE 2 OUTDIGITAL

LRR L

VIDEO

DVD

D–TV

/LD

CABLE

SAT

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

VCR 3 /DVR

OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

AUDIOAUDIODIGITAL

PHONO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPB/CBPR/C

PREOUT/MAIN IN

R L

CONTROL

REMOTE 1

OUT

REMOTE 2

MONO

REAR CTR

RS–

232C

CTRL OUT

10mA

R L

+12V

MAX.

DVD

D–TV

/LD

SAT

MONITOR

OUT

FRONT

OUT

REAR

(

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

SPLIT

CENTER

OUT

MAIN

OUT

)

R L

CAUTION

PREPARATIONS

1 Composite VIDEO jack

Video signals input through the VIDEO jacks are the conventional composite video signals.

2 S VIDEO jack

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

3 COMPONENT VIDEO jacks

Video signals input through the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks are separated into luminance (Y) and color difference (PB/CB, PR/CR) video 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 Component video signals provide the best quality in picture reproduction. When you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks, check the details in the owner’s manual that came with the component being connected.

B, CR / Y, PB, PR / Y, B-Y, R-Y/ etc.).

Cautions

• 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.

• 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 your video monitor is connected only to the COMPONENT

VIDEO jacks of this unit, the OSD is not shown.

Note

• You can designate the input for the COMPONENT VIDEO A, B and C jacks according to your component by using “8 I/O ASSIGNMENT” on the SET MENU (see page 58 for details).

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CONNECTIONS

■ Connecting a DVD player

• Connect the left and right analog signal output jacks on your DVD player to the DVD L and R jacks. Connect the composite video signal

output jack on your DVD player to the DVD VIDEO jack.

• If your DVD player 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 DVD player to the DVD S VIDEO jack or connect the component video signal output jacks on your DVD player to the DVD COMPONENT VIDEO jacks.

• Connect the optical digital signal output jack on your DVD player to the OPTICAL DVD jack.

• Connect the coaxial digital signal output jack on your DVD player to the COAXIAL DVD jack.

OPTICAL OUT

COAXIAL OUT

DVD player

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(AC–3)

COAXIAL IN

OPTICAL OUT

OPTICAL IN

ANALOG AUDIO

CABLE

CD–R

MD/ TAPE

CD–R

D–TV

VCR 3

/DVR

GND

DVD

TUNER

(PLAY)

CD–R

OUT

(REC)

(PLAY)

MD/TAPE

OUT

(REC)

MAIN

DVD

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

/LD

6CH INPUT

SAT

OUT

PHONO

CENTER

ZONE 2 OUTDIGITAL

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

AUDIOAUDIODIGITAL

LRR L

VIDEO

DVD

D–TV

/LD

CABLE

SAT

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

VCR 3 /DVR

OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

PREOUT/MAIN IN

CONTROL

+12V

YPB/CB PR/CR

R L

REMOTE 1

OUT

REMOTE 2

MONO

REAR CTR RS– 232C

CTRL

OUT

10mA

R L

MAX.

DVD

D–TV /LD

SAT

MONITOR

OUT

FRONT

OUT

REAR

SURROUND

(

SUB

WOOFER

SPLIT

CENTER

OUT

MAIN

OUT

)

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CONNECTIONS

■ Connecting a digital TV/TV

• Connect the left and right analog signal output jacks on your digital TV/TV to the D-TV/LD L and R jacks. Connect the composite video

signal output jack on your digital TV/TV to the D-TV/LD VIDEO jack.

• If your digital TV/TV 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 digital TV/TV to the D-TV/LD S VIDEO jack or connect the component video signal output jacks on your digital TV/TV to the D-TV/LD COMPONENT VIDEO jacks.

• Connect the optical digital signal output jack on your digital TV/TV to the OPTICAL D-TV/LD jack.

Digital TV/TV

OPTICAL OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PREPARATIONS

(AC–3)

COAXIAL IN

OPTICAL OUT

OPTICAL IN

ANALOG AUDIO

CABLE

CD–R

MD/ TAPE

CD–R

D–TV

VCR 3 /DVR

GND

DVD

TUNER

(PLAY)

CD–R

OUT

(REC)

(PLAY)

MD/TAPE

OUT

(REC)

MAIN

DVD

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

/LD

6CH INPUT

SAT

OUT

PHONO

CENTER

ZONE 2 OUTDIGITAL

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

AUDIOAUDIODIGITAL

LRR L

VIDEO

DVD

D–TV

/LD

CABLE

SAT

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

VCR 3 /DVR

OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPB/C

PREOUT/MAIN IN

CONTROL

REMOTE 1

OUT

REMOTE 2

RS–

232C

CTRL OUT

10mA

+12V

MAX.

R L

MONO

REAR CTR

R L

PR/C

DVD

D–TV

/LD

SAT

MONITOR

OUT

FRONT

OUT

REAR

SURROUND

(

SUB

WOOFER

SPLIT

CENTER

OUT

MAIN

OUT

)

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CONNECTIONS

■ Connecting a cable TV tuner

• Connect the left and right analog signal output jacks on your cable TV tuner to the CABLE L and R jacks. Connect the composite video

signal output jack on your cable TV tuner to the CABLE VIDEO jack.

• If your cable TV tuner 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 cable TV tuner to the CABLE S VIDEO jack or connect the component video signal output jacks on your cable TV tuner to the SAT COMPONENT VIDEO jacks.

• Connect the optical digital signal output jack on your cable TV tuner to the OPTICAL SAT jack.

• Connect the coaxial digital signal output jack on your cable TV tuner to the COAXIAL CABLE jack.

OPTICAL OUT

COAXIAL OUT

Cable TV tuner

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(AC–3)

COAXIAL IN

OPTICAL OUT

OPTICAL IN

ANALOG AUDIO

CABLE

CD–R

VCR 3

/DVR

GND

DVD

TUNER

(PLAY)

CD–R

OUT (REC)

MD/

TAPE

(PLAY)

MD/TAPE

OUT (REC)

MAIN

DVD

SURROUND

SUB

D–TV

WOOFER

/LD

6CH INPUT

SAT

OUT

PHONO

CENTER

ZONE 2 OUTDIGITAL

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

AUDIOAUDIODIGITAL

LRR L

VIDEO

DVD

D–TV

/LD

CABLE

SAT

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

VCR 3

/DVR

OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPB/C

PREOUT/MAIN IN

CONTROL

REMOTE 1

OUT

REMOTE 2

RS–

232C

CTRL OUT

10mA

+12V

MAX.

R L

MONO

REAR CTR

R L

PR/C

DVD

D–TV

/LD

SAT

MONITOR

OUT

FRONT

OUT

REAR

SURROUND

(

SUB

WOOFER

SPLIT

CENTER

OUT

MAIN

OUT

)

Cautions

• When connecting the optical digital signal output jack on your cable TV tuner, it is necessary to change the setting for the OPTICAL SAT jack of “8 I/O ASSIGNMENT” on the SET MENU in order to connect the digital audio signals to the SAT jack and the video signals to CABLE jack. (See page 58.)

• When connecting the component video signal output jacks on your cable TV tuner, it is necessary to change the setting for SAT COMPO- NENT VIDEO jacks of “8 I/O ASSIGNMENT” on the SET MENU in order to connect the audio signals to the CABLE jack and the component video signal to the SAT jack. (See page 58.)

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CONNECTIONS

■ Connecting a satellite tuner

• Connect the left and right analog signal output jacks on your satellite tuner to the SAT L and R jacks. Connect the composite video signal output jack on your satellite tuner to the SAT VIDEO jack.

• If your satellite tuner 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 satellite tuner to the SAT S VIDEO jack or connect the component video signal output jacks on your satellite tuner to the SAT COMPONENT VIDEO jacks.

• Connect the optical digital signal output jack on your satellite tuner to the OPTICAL SAT jack.

• Connect the coaxial digital signal output jack on your satellite tuner to the COAXIAL CABLE jack.

(AC–3)

COAXIAL IN

OPTICAL OUT

OPTICAL IN

OPTICAL OUT

OUT

Satellite tuner

VIDEO

AUDIOAUDIODIGITAL

LRR L

CABLE

VCR 1

VCR 2

VCR 3

VIDEO

MONITOR

DVD

D–TV

/LD

OUT

/DVR

OUT

SAT

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

COAXIAL OUT

ANALOG AUDIO

PHONO

DVD

CABLE

CD–R

MD/ TAPE

CD–R

DVD

D–TV /LD

VCR 3 /DVR

GND

TUNER

(PLAY)

CD–R

OUT

(REC)

(PLAY)

MD/TAPE

OUT

(REC)

MAIN

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

6CH INPUT

SAT

CENTER

ZONE 2 OUTDIGITAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPB/C

PREOUT/MAIN IN

R L

CONTROL

REMOTE 1

OUT

REMOTE 2

MONO

REAR CTR

RS–

232C

CTRL

OUT

10mA

R L

+12V

MAX.

PR/C

DVD

D–TV

/LD

SAT

MONITOR

OUT

FRONT

OUT

REAR

SURROUND

(

SUB

WOOFER

SPLIT

CENTER

OUT

MAIN

MAIN OUT

)

PREPARATIONS

Caution

• When connecting the coaxial digital signal output jack on your satellite tuner, it is necessary to change the setting for the COAXIAL CABLE jack of “8 I/O ASSIGNMENT” on the SET MENU in order to connect the digital audio signals to the CABLE jack and the video signals to SAT jack. (See page 58.)

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CONNECTIONS

■ Connecting a VCR

• Connect the left and right audio signal output jacks on your VCR to the VCR 1 IN L and R jacks. Connect the left and right audio signal input jacks on your VCR to the VCR 1 OUT L and R jacks. Connect the composite video signal output jack on your VCR to the VCR 1 VIDEO IN jack. Connect the composite video signal input jack on your VCR to the VCR 1 VIDEO OUT jack.

• If your VCR has an S-video output, you can connect it to this unit. Connect the S-video signal output jack on your VCR to the VCR 1 IN S

VIDEO jack. If your VCR has an S-video input, you can connect it to this unit. Connect the S-video signal input jack on your VCR to the VCR 1 OUT S VIDEO jack.

• If your VCR has an optical digital signal output jack, connect it to the OPTICAL VCR 3/DVR jack.

(AC–3)

COAXIAL IN

OPTICAL OUT

OPTICAL IN

CABLE

CD–R

VCR 3 /DVR

YPB/C

OUT

RS–

232C

CTRL

OUT

10mA

MAX.

S VIDEO IN

R L

MONO

REAR CTR

R L

PR/C

DVD

D–TV

/LD

SAT

MONITOR

OUT

FRONT

OUT

REAR

SURROUND

(

SUB

WOOFER

SPLIT

CENTER

OUT

MAIN

OUT

)

AUDIO IN

DVD

D–TV

/LD

CABLE

SAT

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

VCR 3

/DVR

OUT

VIDEO

VCR

S VIDEO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

PREOUT/MAIN IN

CONTROL

REMOTE 1

REMOTE 2

+12V

AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN

VIDEO

CENTER

ZONE 2 OUTDIGITAL

AUDIOAUDIODIGITAL

LRR L

VIDEO

MONITOR

PHONO

GND

DVD

TUNER

(PLAY)

CD–R

OUT

(REC)

MD/

TAPE

(PLAY)

MD/TAPE

OUT

(REC)

MAIN

DVD

SURROUND

SUB

D–TV

WOOFER

/LD

6CH INPUT

SAT

This jack is for connecting with the component that has an optical digital output jack such as a DVD recorder.

Note

• You can connect other VCRs to the this unit using the VCR 2 and VCR 3/DVR jacks.

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CONNECTIONS

■ Connecting an LD player

• Connect the left and right audio signal output jacks on your LD player to the D-TV/LD L and R jacks. Connect the composite video signal output jack on your LD player to the D-TV/LD VIDEO jack.

• If your LD player has an S-video output, you can connect it to this unit. Connect the S-video signal output jack on your LD player to the D- TV/LD S VIDEO jack.

• Connect the optical digital signal output jack on your LD player to the OPTICAL D-TV/LD jack.

• Connect the RF signal output jack on your LD player to the LD q RF (AC-3) jack.

OPTICAL OUT

q RF OUT

LD player

PREPARATIONS

(AC–3)

COAXIAL IN

OPTICAL OUT

OPTICAL IN

DVD

CABLE

CD–R

MD/ TAPE

CD–R

DVD

D–TV /LD

SAT

VCR 3 /DVR

GND

ANALOG AUDIO

PHONO

TUNER

(PLAY)

CD–R

OUT

(REC)

(PLAY)

MD/TAPE

OUT

(REC)

MAIN

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

6CH INPUT

CENTER

ZONE 2 OUTDIGITAL

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIOAUDIODIGITAL

VIDEO

LRR L

MONITOR

DVD

D–TV

/LD

CABLE

SAT

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

VCR 3

/DVR

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPB/CB PR/CR

PREOUT/MAIN IN

R L

CONTROL

REMOTE 1

OUT

REMOTE 2

MONO

REAR CTR

RS–

232C

CTRL OUT

10mA

R L

+12V

MAX.

DVD

D–TV /LD

SAT

MONITOR

OUT

FRONT

OUT

REAR

SURROUND

(

SUB

WOOFER

SPLIT

CENTER

OUT

MAIN

OUT

)

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English

CONNECTIONS

■ Connecting a video monitor

• Connect the composite video signal input jack on your video monitor to MONITOR OUT 1 VIDEO jack.

• If your video monitor has an S-video input or component video input, you can connect it to this unit. Connect the S-video signal input jack on your video monitor to the MONITOR OUT 1 S VIDEO jack or connect the component video signal input jacks on your video monitor to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks.

Video monitor

(AC–3)

COAXIAL IN

OPTICAL OUT

OPTICAL IN

DVD

CABLE

CD–R

MD/

TAPE

CD–R

DVD

D–TV

VCR 3 /DVR

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO

CENTER

ZONE 2 OUTDIGITAL

AUDIOAUDIODIGITAL

VIDEO

PHONO

GND

TUNER

(PLAY)

CD–R

OUT

(REC)

(PLAY)

MD/TAPE

OUT

(REC)

MAIN

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

/LD

6CH INPUT

SAT

LRR L

MONITOR

DVD

D–TV

/LD

CABLE

SAT

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

VCR 3

/DVR

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPB/C

PREOUT/MAIN IN

R L

CONTROL

REMOTE 1

OUT

REMOTE 2

MONO

REAR CTR

RS–

232C

CTRL

OUT

10mA

R L

+12V

MAX.

PR/C

DVD

D–TV

/LD

SAT

MONITOR

OUT

FRONT

OUT

REAR

(

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

SPLIT

CENTER

OUT

MAIN

OUT

)

These jacks can be used to connect another monitor.

Note

• You can connect another monitor to this unit using the MONITOR OUT 2 jacks.

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Connecting speakers

CONNECTIONS

Center speaker

Front effect speakers

R L

CAUTION

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

Right Left

SPEAKERS

R L

FRONT

REAR

(

SURROUND

)

CENTER

REAR CENTER

R L

MAIN

Rear speakers

Right Left

• 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.

• Connect the speaker cables 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.

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.

PREPARATIONS

Right Left

Main B speakers

Speaker cable

10mm

Right Left Rear center

Main A speakers

Good No good

speaker

Banana plug

■ Connecting the SPEAKERS terminals

A speaker cable 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.

Strip off 10 mm (3/8˝ ) 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 cables have banana plugs, tighten the terminal knob and insert the plug into the end of the terminal. (Except for Europe and U.K. models)

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CONNECTIONS

Subwoofer system

Right

Subwoofer system

SPEAKERS

R L

FRONT

REAR

R L

Subwoofer system

PREOUT/MAIN IN

CONTROL

REMOTE 1

OUT

REMOTE 2

RS–

232C

CTRL

OUT

10mA

+12V

MAX.

R L

MONO

REAR CTR

R L

FRONT

OUT

REAR

SURROUND

(

SUB

WOOFER

SPLIT

CENTER

OUT

MAIN

OUT

)

Left

Right rear speaker Left rear speaker

Subwoofer system

■ Connecting a front subwoofer

Connect the signal input jack on your subwoofer to the PREOUT/ MAIN IN SUBWOOFER MONO jack.

By connecting two subwoofers to the SUBWOOFER SPLIT jacks, this unit can reproduce subtle directional changes in the low frequency sounds. When you use two subwoofers, connect both of them to the SUBWOOFER SPLIT jacks using pin plugs.

■ 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” (see page 36).

Caution

• Adjust the speaker volume for the subwoofer with the controls on the subwoofers, not on this unit.

(

SURROUND

)

CENTER REAR CENTER

WARNING

Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise this unit may be damaged. IF THIS UNIT FAILS TO TURN ON WHEN THE STANDBY/ ON SWITCH IS PRESSED: The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be set to either end. If so, set the switch to either end when this unit is in the standby mode.

MAINS

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

FRONT

: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

FRONT

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

REAR REAR CENTER CENTER MAIN A OR B A + B

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

16Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

REAR REAR CENTER CENTER MAIN A OR B A + B

4Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

4Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

4Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

4Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

■ 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 4Ω or

higher.

Rear Center: The impedance of the speaker must be 4Ω 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.

(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.

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting other components

■ 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 PREOUT/ MAIN IN terminals as follows.

Caution

• When an RCA pin-plug cable is connected to the PREOUT jack in order to output to the external amplifier, do not connect speakers to this

unit. If you do, the sound will be output from both speakers connected to the external amplifier and this unit.

1 MAIN jacks

MAIN OUT jacks

Main channel line output jacks. The signals output through these jacks are affected by VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, and

BASS EXTENSION settings.

MAIN IN jacks

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

2 CENTER jacks

CENTER OUT jack

Center channel line output jacks.

CENTER IN jack

Line input to this unit’s center channel amplifier. When connecting to these jacks, signals input to the preamplifier of this unit will not be output from the center amplifier of this unit.

3 REAR CTR jack

Rear center channel line output jack.

PREOUT/MAIN IN

FRONT

R L

MONO

REAR CTR

R L

FRONT

OUT

REAR

(

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

SPLIT

CENTER

OUT

MAIN

OUT

)

4 SUBWOOFER jacks

Subwoofers reinforce very low frequencies.

MONO

Main, center and rear channel frequencies below 90 Hz are output through this jack. You can also direct DTS and Dolby Digital LFE signals to this output.

SPLIT

The SPLIT jacks output stereo separation for the main and rear channels and a split mono signal for the center and LFE channels.

Adjust the volume level of the subwoofer with the control on the subwoofer. Depending on the settings in SET MENU item “1 SPEAKER SET”, some signals may not be output from the SUBWOOFER jacks.

5 REAR (SURROUND) jacks

Rear channel line output jacks.

6 FRONT jacks

FRONT OUT jacks

Front effect channel line output jacks.

FRONT IN jacks

Line input to this unit’s front effect channel amplifiers. When connecting to these jacks, signals input to the preamplifier of this unit will not be output from the front effect amplifier of this unit.

PREPARATIONS

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CONNECTIONS

SUBWOOFER

OUTPUT

S VIDEO VIDEO

VIDEO AUX

L AUDIO

OUTPUT

OPTICAL IN

External decoder

CD–R

MAIN

DVD

SURROUND

SUB

D–TV

WOOFER

/LD

6CH INPUT

SAT

VCR 3 /DVR

OPTICAL

MAIN OUTPUTSURROUND

CENTER

ZONE 2 OUTDIGITAL

CENTER OUTPUT

VIDEO

■ 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.

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, settings of “1 SPEAKER SET” on the SET MENU do not apply (except for “1G MAIN LEVEL”).

■ Connecting a game console

These jacks are used to connect any video input source such as a game console and a video camera to this unit.

OPTICAL OUT

AUDIO OUT R

AUDIO OUT L

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO OUT

Game console or video camera

Connecting the power supply cords

To AC outlet

MAINS

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

FRONT

: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

FRONT

4Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

4Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

4Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

4Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

REAR REAR CENTER CENTER MAIN A OR B A + B

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER :

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

16Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

100W MAX. TOTAL

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

SWITCHED

AC OUTLET(S)

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

REAR REAR CENTER CENTER MAIN A OR B A + B

■ Connecting the AC power cord

Plug the power cord into the AC inlet when all connections are complete, and then plug in the AC power cord to the wall outlet.

Caution

• Do not use other AC power cords than the one provided. Otherwise it may result in causing fire or an electrical shock.

[U.K. model]

Plug in this unit to the wall outlet.

■ AC OUTLET(S)

Europe, General and China models ............................... 3 OUTLETS

U.K. model ...................................................................... 1 OUTLET

Use these outlets to connect the power cords from your components to this unit. The power to the AC OUTLET(S) is controlled by this unit’s STANDBY/ON (or SYSTEM 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.

(General and China models)

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■ VOLTAGE SELECTOR

(General and China models)

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

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.

Notes

• If a video source is being reproduced, the OSD is superimposed over the image.

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

OSD modes

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 (see page 95). 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.

P10 MOVIE THEATER 1

≥ 70mm Spectacle

EFCT TRIM…………0dB P.INIT.DLY……13ms P.ROOM SIZE……1.0 S.DELAY……………23ms S.ROOM SIZE……1.0

Full display Short display

P10 MOVIE THEATER 1

70mm Spectacle

Notes

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

• When you choose the Full Display mode, 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.

Selecting the OSD mode

PRESET

A/B/C/D/E

TV INPUT

TV VOL CH

TV MUTE

ON SCREEN

LEVEL

SLEEP

TEST

MUTE

VOLUME

STEREO

DISC

EFFECT

PARAMETER

SET MENU

PUSH

Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit.

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.

Cautions

• If your video monitor is connected only to the COMPONENT VIDEO terminals of this unit, the OSD is not shown.

• 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.

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

PREPARATIONS

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SPEAKER MODE 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

Item

1A CENTER SP

Selects the output mode according to whether or not a center speaker is being used and its

Description

performance.

1B MAIN SP

1C REAR L/R SP

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.

1D REAR CT SP

Selects the output mode according to whether or not a rear center speaker is being used and its performance.

1E LFE/BASS OUT

1F FRONT EFCT SP

1G MAIN LEVEL

Selects the speaker according to use for LFE signal output and low bass signal.

Selects the output mode according to whether or not front effect speakers are being used.

Selects the main speaker level.

Cautions

• When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, settings of “1 SPEAKER SET” on the SET MENU do not apply (except for “1G MAIN

LEVEL”).

• When the digital signals with over 96 kHz sampling frequency are input, only the “1G MAIN LEVEL” setting is effective.

■ Mode setting

Adjustment should be made with the remote control.

Set PARAMETER/SET MENU to SET MENU.

PARAMETER

SET MENU

Enter the setting mode.

Press +/– on the remote control to enter the setting mode. The current setting is shown on the front panel display and the video monitor. Select the item (1A – 1G) to be set by pressing

/ on the remote control.

Control value (default

setting indicated in bold)

LRG/SML/NONE

LARGE/SMALL

LRG/SML/NONE

SW/MAIN/BOTH

YES/NONE

Normal/–10dB

1A CENTER SP

Select “1 SPEAKER SET” on the SET MENU.

Press

/ on the remote control to display the SET MENU on

the monitor. Press

/ repeatedly to select “1 SPEAKER SET”

on the SET MENU.

SET MENU 1/5

≥ 1 SPEAKER SET

2 LOW FREQ.TEST 3 HP TONE CTRL 4 CENTER GEQ

-/+ : Enter

/ : Up/Down

“LRG SML NONE

Change the setting.

Press +/– on the remote control repeatedly to change the setting for the selected item.

Close the SET MENU.

/ repeatedly until the DSP program name appears to

Press close SET MENU or press one of the DSP program buttons on the remote control.

HALL 12HALL 23CHURCH

ROCK

ENTER–

TAINMENT

MOVIE

THEATER 1

CONCERT

VIDEO 1

MOVIE

THEATER 2

+10+

CONCERT

5678

THEATER

9101112

Note

• This setting operation can be done by using NEXT and SET MENU +/– on the front panel.

JAZZ CLUB

CONCERT

VIDEO 2

/DTS

SUR.

100

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SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS

LRG SML “NONE

1A CENTER SP

■ 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”.

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.

SML: 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.

NONE: 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.

1A CENTER SP

PREPARATIONS

“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”.

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.

SMALL: 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.

1B MAIN SP

“LARGE SMALL

Caution

• 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

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SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS

LRG SML “NONE

1C REAR L/R SP

LRG SML “NONE

1D REAR CT SP

■ 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”.

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.

SML: 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.

NONE: Select the “NONE” setting if you do not have rear speakers. All of the rear channel signals are directed to the left and right main

speakers.

1C REAR L/R SP

“LRG SML NONE

Caution

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

1C REAR L/R SP

LRG “SML NONE

■ 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”.

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.

SML: 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.

NONE: 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.

1D REAR CT SP

“LRG SML NONE

1D REAR CT SP

LRG “SML NONE

Caution

• If “1C REAR L/R SP” is set to “NONE”, “1D REAR CT SP” will be skipped from the SET MENU and the setting cannot be changed.

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SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS

SW MAIN “BOTH

1E LFE/BASS OUT

■ 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”.

SW: Select the “SW” (subwoofer) setting if you use a subwoofer. The LFE signals are directed to the subwoofer. MAIN: Select the “MAIN” setting if you do not use a subwoofer. The LFE signals are directed to the main speakers. BOTH: 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.

1E LFE/BASS OUT

“SW MAIN BOTH

Caution

• The low frequency signals of 90 Hz 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.

1E LFE/BASS OUT

SW “MAIN BOTH

■ 1F FRONT EFCT SP (front effect speaker mode)

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”.

YES: Select the “YES” setting if you use front effect speakers. NONE: Select the “NONE” setting if you do not use front effect speakers. The front effect signals are mixed with the main channels.

1F FRONT EFCT SP

“YES NONE

1F FRONT EFCT SP

YES “NONE

PREPARATIONS

■ 1G MAIN LEVEL

Change this setting if you cannot match the sound volume of the front effect, rear, center, and rear center speakers with the main speakers because of the unusually high efficiency performance of the main speakers. The initial setting is “Normal”.

Normal: Select the “Normal” setting if you can match the volume of your effect speakers with the volume of your main speakers using the

“TEST DOLBY SUR.”.

–10dB: Select the “–10dB” setting if you cannot match the volume of your effect speakers with the volume of your main speakers using

the “TEST DOLBY SUR.”.

1G MAIN LEVEL

“Normal -10dB

1G MAIN LEVEL

Normal “-10dB

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SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS

This section explains how to set the speaker output levels using the test tone generator. The “TEST DOLBY SUR.” is for balancing the output levels of the six speakers required for surround sound systems. The “TEST DSP” is for balancing the front effect speakers with the main speakers for the DSP sound field programs.

■ Button/switch to be used for adjustment ■ Before you begin

PRESET

TEST

A/B/C/D/E

TV INPUT

TV VOL CH

TV MUTE

ON SCREEN

LEVEL

SLEEP

TEST

MUTE

VOLUME

STEREO

DISC

EFFECT

PARAMETER

PUSH

SET MENU

PARAMETER/SET MENU

1 Set BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE on the front panel

to the center position.

BASS TREBLE

BALANCE

2 Turn off BASS EXTENSION.

BASS

EXTENSION

3 Set PARAMETER/SET MENU on the remote control to

PARAMETER.

PARAMETER

SET MENU

Cautions

• 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.

• If the headphone is connected while “TEST DOLBY SUR.” or “TEST DSP” is being used, the testing mode will be cancelled.

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SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS

TEST DOLBY SUR.

Select “TEST DOLBY SUR.” to match the output levels of the center, rear center and left and right rear speakers to the left and right main speakers.

Press TEST on the remote control.

“TEST DOLBY SUR.” appears on the video monitor and front panel display.

TEST DOLBY SUR.

TEST

LEFT

TEST DOLBY SUR.

LEFT

The test tone is produced from the left main speaker, center speaker, right main speaker, right rear speaker, rear center speaker and left rear speaker in order. The tone is produced for

2.5 seconds each time. You can also select the speaker to be

/ .

adjusted by pressing

Caution

• Speakers whose settings are set to “NONE” in “1 SPEAKER SET” (except for “1A CENTER SP”) on the SET MENU will be skipped and no test tone will be output.

Adjust VOLUME +/– so you can hear the test tone.

Caution

• If the test tone cannot be heard, turn down the volume, set this unit in the standby mode and check the speaker connections.

Press +/– repeatedly to adjust the output level of the effect speakers so that the output level coming from each speaker is the same.

Each speaker level can be adjusted in the range of –10 to +10 dB. While adjusting, the test tone is heard from the selected speaker.

Cautions

• 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.

• If “1C REAR L/R SP” on the SET MENU is set to “NONE”, the output level of the rear left, right and center speakers cannot be adjusted in step 3.

• If “1D REAR CT SP” on the SET MENU is set to “NONE”, the output level of the rear center speaker cannot be adjusted in step 3.

• Main L/R speaker level cannot be adjusted by itself. Use

VOLUME to adjust the main volume.

Press TEST to enter the TEST DSP mode.

Press TEST again to stop the test tone and the DSP program name appears on the front panel display and the video monitor.

Notes

• The tonal quality of the speakers can be adjusted using the “4 CENTER GEQ”, “5 REAR CT GEQ”, and “6 CINEMA EQ” items in the SET MENU (see pages 55 to 57).

• You can increase the output levels of the effect channels (left rear, right rear, rear renter and center) to +10 dB. 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 +10 dB, set the “1G MAIN LEVEL” item in the SET MENU to “–10dB”. Setting 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.

• The adjustment of output levels of the center speaker, and left and right rear speakers is also effective to the speaker output level during the playback of the source connected to 6CH INPUT jacks.

PREPARATIONS

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SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS

TEST DSP

Select “TEST DSP” to match the output levels of the front effect speakers to the main speakers.

Caution

• You cannot enter the TEST DSP mode if “1F FRONT EFCT SP” is set to “NONE”.

Press TEST repeatedly.

“TEST DSP” appears on the video monitor and front panel display.

TEST DSP

TEST

MAIN

TEST DSP

MAIN

The test tone is produced alternately from the front effect speakers and main speakers. The tone is produced for 2.5 seconds each time. Press effect L speaker (FRONT L), and the front effect R speaker (FRONT R).

to hear the test tone from the front

to hear the test tone from

Press TEST to close TEST DSP.

The test tone stops and the DSP program name appears on the front panel display and the video monitor.

Notes

• The tonal quality of the speakers can be adjusted using the “6 CINEMA EQ” item in the SET MENU (see pages 56 and 57).

• 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.

Adjust VOLUME +/– so you can hear the test tone.

Caution

• If the test tone cannot be heard, turn down the volume, set this unit in the standby mode and check the speaker connections.

Press +/– repeatedly to adjust the output level of the

front effect speakers so that the output level coming from each speaker is the same.

The front effect speaker level can be adjusted in the range of –10 to +10 dB. Test tone is output only from the front effect speakers.

Caution

• Main L/R speaker level cannot be adjusted.

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Basic operations

This section explains the playback operation, DSP program selection and recording operation.

BASIC PLAYBACK ............................................................................................. 42

Input modes and indications ....................................................................................... 44

Selecting a sound field program ................................................................................. 46

BASIC RECORDING .......................................................................................... 50

BASIC OPERATIONS

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BASIC PLAYBACK

CONCERT

THEATER 2

MUTE

STEREO

EFFECT

ENTER

CHAPTER

VIDEO 1

MOVIE

+10+

MACRO

6CH INPUT

SOUND

CONCERT VIDEO 2

/DTS

SUR.

100

VOLUME

132 36

STANDBY

/ON

TRANSMIT RE–NAME

CLEAR LEARN MACRO OFF ON

SYSTEM

POWER

STANDBY

CABLE SAT MD/TAPE CD–R CD

D–TV/LD VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR3/DVR DVD

V–AUX TUNER PHONO

TITLE

SOURCE

DISPLAY

SELECT

POWER

10KEY DSP

EX/ES

CHP/INDEX

TV VOL CH

Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER on the remote

STOP PAUSE PLAYREC

HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB

1234

ROCK

ENTER–

CONCERT

TAINMENT

5678

MOVIE

THEATER 1

THEATER

9101112

PRESET

A/B/C/D/E

TV INPUT

TV MUTE

DISC

control) to turn 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.

SYSTEM

STANDBY

/ON

POWER

INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

VOLUME

TREBLE

PROCESSOR

DIRECT

S VIDEO VIDEO

INPUT

6CH

BASS

EXTENSION

OFF

STEREO

EFFECT

VIDEO AUX

L AUDIO

PROGRAM

BALANCE

OPTICAL

REC OUT/ZONE 2

D–TV/LD CABLE

SAT

VCR 1

VCR 2

VCR 3/DVR

VIDEO AUX

SOURCE/REMOTE

DVD

MD/TAPE

CD–R

TUNER

PHONO

SPEAKERS

A B

SET MENU

BASS

SILENT

PHONES

To select a source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks, press 6CH INPUT until “6CH INPUT” appears on the front panel

display.

6CH

INPUT

6CH INPUT

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. The speaker indicator(s) for the selected set(s) lights up on the front panel display.

SPEAKERS

Select the source using INPUT SELECTOR, or press

one of the input selector buttons on the remote control.

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

V–AUX TUNER PHONO

INPUT SELECTOR

D–TV/LD DVD

CABLE

MD/TAPE

SAT

CD–R VCR 1 TUNER VCR 2 CD

VCR3/DVR

PHONO

V–AUX

CABLE SAT MD/TAPE CD–R CD

D–TV/LD VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR3/DVR DVD

Selected input source

INPUT DVD

DSP

AUTO:DTS

VOLUME

L C R

SP A

RC RR

LFE

6CH INPUT

Cautions

• If “6CH INPUT” is shown on the front panel display, no other source can be played. To select another input source with INPUT SELECTOR (one of the input selector buttons), press 6CH INPUT to turn off “6CH INPUT” from the front panel display.

• The input source name corresponds to the jack name to which the input component is connected. If the component is not connected to its corresponding jack, input source name and the playback component do not match. (For example, if a CD player is connected to the MD input jack and MD is selected as an input source, the playback sound will be output from the CD player.) In this case, the input source name can be changed with “7 INPUT RENAME” on the SET MENU.

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

Refer to the operation instructions for the component.

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BASIC PLAYBACK

Adjust the volume to the desired output level.

VOLUME

If desired, use BASS, TREBLE, BASS EXTENSION and BALANCE. These controls are only effective for sound from

the main speakers.

BASS TREBLE

BASS

EXTENSION

BALANCE

Cautions

• If the component connected to the VCR 1 OUT, VCR 2 OUT, VCR 3/DVR OUT, CD-R OUT and MD/TAPE OUT

jacks is turned off, the reproduced sound may be distorted or the volume may be lowered for the characteristics of A/V component. In this case, turn on the component.

• While PROCESSOR DIRECT is tuned on, tone controls (BASS and TREBLE) or/and BASS EXTENSION cannot be activated.

Select a DSP program if desired.

Use PROGRAM q/w (DSP program buttons on the remote control) to select a DSP program. See pages 86 to 94 for details about the DSP program.

PROGRAM

HALL 12HALL 23CHURCH

ROCK

ENTER–

CONCERT

TAINMENT

5678

MOVIE

THEATER 1

THEATER

EX/ES

9101112

CHP/INDEX

CONCERT

VIDEO 1

MOVIE

THEATER 2

+10+

JAZZ CLUB

CONCERT

VIDEO 2

/DTS

SUR.

■ 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 selector buttons on the remote control to make your selections.

V–AUX TUNER PHONO

CABLE SAT MD/TAPE CD–R CD

D–TV/LD VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR3/DVR DVD

Note

• The BGV function does not work if you select the sources using

INPUT SELECTOR on the front panel.

■ To mute the sound

BASIC OPERATIONS

Press MUTE on the remote control. To resume the audio output, press MUTE again.

MUTE

Notes

• You can also cancel mute to press any operation buttons such as

VOLUME +/–.

• While the mute function is on, “MUTE ON” appears on the front panel display.

• When this unit enters the standby mode, the mute function will be

100

cancelled.

■ When you have finished using this unit

Press STANDBY/ON (STANDBY on the remote control) to set this unit in the standby mode.

STANDBY

/ON

STANDBY

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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 selector button (press it repeatedly) on the remote control to display or change the input mode.

V–AUX TUNER PHONO

INPUT MODE

D–TV/LD DVD

CABLE

SAT VCR 1 TUNER VCR 2 CD

VCR3/DVR

V–AUX

MD/TAPE CD–R

PHONO

CABLE SAT MD/TAPE CD–R CD

D–TV/LD VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR3/DVR DVD

INPUT DVD

DSP

AUTO:DTS

Input mode

VOLUME

L C R

RC RR

LFE

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 Digital signals 2 Analog signals

1 Dolby Digital RF encoded signals 2 Digital signals 3 Analog signals

D.D. RF: This unit only selects Dolby Digital RF signals (when DTV/LD is selected as the input source).

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 or COAXIAL jacks (when D-TV/LD is selected as the

input source).

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

■ Notes on the digital signal

The digital input jacks of this unit can handle up to 192 kHz sampling digital signal. Both OPTICAL and COAXIAL input jacks can be used to input the digital signal up to 96 kHz. However when inputting the higher digital signals than 96 kHz, be aware the following points.

• DSP programs cannot be selected. Sound will be output as normal 2-channel stereo sound from only the left and right main speakers.

• Use the coaxial input (COAXIAL IN) jack to input over 96 kHz digital signal. The signals may not be correctly played back if the optical input (OPTICAL IN) jack is used.

Sound effects will be added to 96 kHz sampling digital signals after converted to 48 kHz.

Cautions

• When you turn on the power of this unit, the input mode is set according to “9 INPUT MODE” on the SET MENU (see page 59 for details).

• When you connect components to both the COAXIAL and

OPTICAL jacks, priority is given to the input signals from the COAXIAL jack.

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■ Notes on playing DTS-CD/LDs

• 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 may reproduce the noise of an unprocessed DTS signal. In this case, 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 with the input mode set to “AUTO”, this unit automatically switches to the DTSdecoding mode (The “t” indicator lights up.) after having detected the DTS signal. When playback of the DTS source is completed, the “t” indicator may flash. While this indicator is flashing, only DTS source can be played. If you want to play a normal PCM source soon, set the input mode back to “AUTO”.

• If you play a source encoded with a DTS signal with the input mode set to “AUTO”, the “t” indicator may flash when a search or skip operation is performed while the DTS source is playing back with the input mode set to “AUTO”. If this status continues for longer than 30 seconds, this unit will automatically switch from “DTS-decoding” mode to PCM digital signal input mode. The “t” indicator will turn off.

■ Notes on playing an LD 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. In this case, set the input mode to “D.D.RF”.

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BASIC PLAYBACK

Selecting a sound field program

You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a DSP program. There are 12 programs with sub-programs available with this unit. However the selection depends on the input signal format and not all the sub-programs are possible for all input signal formats. For details about each program, see pages 86 to 94.

CONCERT

THEATER 2

MUTE

STEREO

EFFECT

ENTER

VIDEO 1

MOVIE

MACRO

6CH INPUT

SOUND

CHAPTER

CONCERT

VIDEO 2

/DTS

SUR.

+10 +100

VOLUME

STANDBY

TRANSMIT RE–NAME

CLEAR LEARN MACRO OFF ON

SYSTEM

POWER

STANDBY

V–AUX TUNER PHONO

CABLE SAT MD/TAPE CD–R CD

D–TV/LD VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR3/DVR DVD

TITLE

SOURCE

DISPLAY

SELECT

POWER

10KEY DSP

EX/ES

CHP/INDEX

TV VOL CH

Set 10KEY/DSP to DSP on the remote control.

STOP PAUSE PLAYREC

HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB

1234

ROCK

ENTER–

CONCERT

TAINMENT

5678

MOVIE

THEATER 1

THEATER

9101112

PRESET

A/B/C/D/E

TV INPUT

TV MUTE

DISC

10KEY DSP

Press PROGRAM q/w (one of the DSP program

buttons on the remote control) to select the desired program.

After selecting the desired program, press the same button repeatedly to select the desired sub-program if available.

• Example: Each time MOVIE THEATER 1 is pressed the

subprograms (“Spectacle” and “Sci-Fi”) switch.

HALL 12HALL 23CHURCH

ROCK

ENTER–

PROGRAM

D–TV/LD DVD

CABLE

SAT VCR 1 TUNER VCR 2 CD

VCR3/DVR

V–AUX

MD/TAPE CD–R

PHONO

CONCERT

5678

THEATER

EX/ES

9101112

CHP/INDEX

MOVIE THEATER 1

DSP

DTS Spectacle

TAINMENT

MOVIE

THEATER 1

CONCERT

VIDEO 1

MOVIE

THEATER 2

+10+

/ON

JAZZ CLUB

CONCERT

VIDEO 2

/DTS

VOLUME

L C R

RC RR

SP A

LFE

SUR.

100

INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

VOLUME

TREBLE

PROCESSOR

DIRECT

S VIDEO VIDEO

INPUT

6CH

BASS

EXTENSION

OFF

STEREO

EFFECT

VIDEO AUX

L AUDIO

PROGRAM

BALANCE

OPTICAL

REC OUT/ZONE 2

D–TV/LD CABLE

SAT

VCR 1

VCR 2

VCR 3/DVR

VIDEO AUX

SOURCE/REMOTE

DVD

MD/TAPE

CD–R

TUNER

PHONO

SPEAKERS

A B

SET MENU

BASS

SILENT

PHONES

Cautions

• 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.

• 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.

• When a source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks of this unit is selected, the digital sound field processor cannot be used.

• While the over 96 kHz sampling digital signals are being input, sound effects cannot be added and only normal stereo playback is possible.

• Sound effects will be added to 96 kHz sampling digital signals after converted to 48 kHz.

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■ Normal stereo reproduction

Press STEREO/EFFECT to turn off the sound effect for normal stereo reproduction.

STEREO

EFFECT

STEREO

EFFECT

STEREO

DTS 3/2/LFE

When “STEREO” is selected while Dolby Digital, DTS, or PCM signals are being played, the following information will be shown on the front panel display.

When Dolby Digital signals are played:

“Dolby D” + the number of channels (front/rear/ LFE signal)

STEREO

Dolby D 2/0/---

When DTS signals are played:

“DTS” + the number of channels (front/rear/ LFE signal)

STEREO

DTS 3/2/LFE

When PCM signals are played:

“PCM” + sampling frequency

STEREO

PCM 48kHz

When analog signals are played:

STEREO Analog

Cautions

• If you turn off the sound effect, no sound is output from the center speaker, rear speakers, rear center speaker and front effect speakers.

• If you turn off the sound effect while a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is being output, the dynamic range of the signal is automatically compressed and the sounds of the center and rear speaker channels are mixed and output from the main speakers.

• The volume may be greatly reduced when you turn off the sound effect or if you set “12 DYNAMIC RANGE” on the SET MENU to “MIN”. In this case turn on the sound effect.

■ Displaying the information about the input

source

During the stereo reproduction, information about the signal being played back can be displayed by setting PARAMETER/SET MENU to PARAMETER and then pressing / . The three types of information shown below are displayed as switched every time pressed.

fs (Sampling frequency):

STEREO

fs:48kHz

“unknown” is displayed when the sampling frequency for the input signal is not known.

rate (Bit rate):

STEREO

rate:1920kbps

“unknown” is displayed when the bit rate of the input signal is not known.

flg (Identification flag):

STEREO

flg:ES Mtrx 6.1

“None” is displayed when the flag contained in the input signal to be used for signal process cannot be detected.

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■ Playing the Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES software

Press EX/ES to turn on the Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES decoder to listen to the Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES software with a rear center speaker. The display changes AUTO ^ Discrete 6.1 ^ Matrix 6.1 ^ OFF each time the EX/ES is pressed.

EX/ES

CHP/INDEX

MATRIX/DISCRETE indicator

D–TV/LD DVD

CABLE

SAT VCR 1 TUNER VCR 2 CD

VCR3/DVR

V–AUX

MD/TAPE CD–R

PHONO

MATRIX

DISCRETE

DSP

AUTO:Disc 6.1

EX/ES

AUTO: This mode automatically switches Dolby Digital EX/DTS ES Matrix 6.1/DTS ES Discrete 6.1 depending on the signal in the input source that this unit can detect. Rear center speaker does not work for 5.1 channel sources.

Discrete 6.1: This mode can be selected when the source with DTS ES Discrete format has been detected. (The “DISCRETE” indicator lights up.)

Matrix 6.1: This mode makes 6-channel playback of the input source with Matrix or Matrix compatible format through the Matrix

6.1 decoder. (The “MATRIX” indicator lights up.)

OFF: Rear center speaker does not work in this mode.

Cautions

• Some 6.1-channel compatible discs do not have the signal (flag) which this unit can automatically detect. When playing this kind of discs with 6.1 channel, select “Matrix 6.1”.

• 6.1-channel playback is not possible even if EX/ES is pressed in the following cases:

1 when “1C REAR L/R SP” is set to “NONE” 2 when the sound effect is turned off 3 when the source connected to the 6CH INPUT jack is being

played

4 when Dolby Digital KARAOKE source is being played

VOLUME

L C R

SP A

RC RR

LFE

■

Selecting PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC or Neo: 6

You can enjoy the 2-channel sources decoded into five or six discrete channels by selecting PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC 6 in the program No. 12.

Select a 2-channel source and start playback on the source component.

Press the numeric button 12 repeatedly to select the decoder; PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC

or Neo: 6.

The decoder selection switches among PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC and Neo: 6 on the front panel display.

/DTS

SUR.

100

PRO LOGIC

Normal

DOLBY PRO LOGIC decoder

PRO LOGIC Enhanced

PRO LOGIC

Movie

DOLBY PRO LOGIC decoder

PRO LOGIC

Music

Neo:6 Cinema

DTS Neo: 6 decoder

Neo:6 Music

or Neo:

Cautions

• Playback using DOLBY PRO LOGIC

and DTS Neo: 6 decoders

is possible only for 2-channel signals.

• PROGRAM q/w on the front panel can be also used to select

these programs.

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BASIC PLAYBACK

■ Virtual CINEMA DSP

With the Virtual CINEMA DSP, you can enjoy all the DSP programs without rear speakers. It creates the virtual speakers to reproduce the natural sound field. The sound field processing is changed to the Virtual CINEMA DSP mode according to the selected DSP program by setting “1C REAR L/R SP” on the SET MENU to “NONE”.

Caution

• 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:

1 when the 8ch Stereo, DOLBY DIGITAL Normal, PRO

LOGIC Normal, PRO LOGIC program is selected;

2 when the sound effect is turned off 3 when connecting the headphones 4 when 6CH INPUT is selected as the input source 5 when over 96 kHz sampling digital signals are being input

, DTS Normal or Neo: 6

■ SILENT CINEMA DSP

You can enjoy the powerful sound field as if there were actual speakers with the SILENT CINEMA DSP. You can listen to SILENT CINEMA DSP by connecting your headphones to the PHONES jack while the digital sound field processor is on. Enjoy all the DSP program using the headphones. The “SILENT” indicator lights up on the front panel display. (If the sound effect is off, you listen to the source with normal stereo reproduction.)

Caution

• This unit is not set in the SILENT CINEMA DSP mode even if the sound effect is on in the following cases:

1 when over 96 kHz sampling digital signals are being input 2 when 6CH INPUT is selected as the input source

■ DTS 96/24

Be aware the following points when the DTS 96/24 signal is being input.

• Select the subprogram “NORMAL” in “DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS SURROUND” among CINEMA DSP programs in order to decode the DTS 96/24 signals correctly.

• Press EX/ES while the DTS 96/24 signals are being input for matrix 6.1 playback.

• DTS 96/24 decoder functions only for those two cases described above. In other cases, necessary process such as sound effect addition and down mixing is given depending on the sampling frequency of the input signals.

96kHz/24bit

to this unit.

indicator lights up when the DTS 96/24 signal is input

BASIC OPERATIONS

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BASIC RECORDING

REC OUT/ZONE 2 allows you to record one source while viewing and/or listening to another source.

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

STANDBY

/ON

VOLUME

Turn on the power to this unit and all connected

SPEAKERS A B

SET MENU

TREBLE

BASS

SILENT

PHONES

components.

Select the source component you want to record

from by using REC OUT/ZONE 2.

REC OUT/ZONE 2

SOURCE/REMOTE

CABLE

SAT

VCR 1

VCR 2

VCR 3/DVR

VIDEO AUX

D–TV/LD

DVD

MD/TAPE

CD–R

TUNER

PHONO

To record the current input source that you are watching or listening to, set REC OUT/ZONE 2 to SOURCE/REMOTE. To record the other source than the one that you are watching or listening to, set REC OUT/ZONE 2 to the source you want to record.

Start playback (or select a broadcast station) on the

source component.

Start recording on the recording component.

Notes

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

• It is not possible to record the sound effect created by this unit’s DSP processing.

• When this unit is set in the standby mode, you cannot record between other components connected to this unit.

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

• Setting REC OUT/ZONE 2 to SOURCE/REMOTE and using the BGV function (see page 43) allows the recording of audio and video from a different source.

• Use INPUT SELECTOR to switch the source from the one you are watching or listening to while making recordings with REC OUT/ZONE 2 set to the source component you are recording from.

6CH

INPUT

STEREO

PROGRAM

PROCESSOR

DIRECT

S VIDEO VIDEO

BASS

EXTENSION

OFF

VIDEO AUX

EFFECT

L AUDIO

BALANCE

OPTICAL

VCR 3/DVR

D–TV/LD CABLE

SAT

VCR 1

VCR 2

VIDEO AUX

REC OUT/ZONE 2

SOURCE/REMOTE

DVD

MD/TAPE

CD–R

TUNER

PHONO

Cautions

• A given input source is not output on the same REC OUT channel. (For example, the signal input from VCR 1 IN is not output on VCR 1 OUT.)

• S-video and composite video signals pass independently through this unit’s video circuits. Therefore, when recording or dubbing video signals, if your video source component is connected to provide only an S-video (or only a composite video) signal, you can record only an S-video (or only a composite video) signal by your VCR.

• DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks and analog OUT (REC) jacks are independent. Only digital signals are output from DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks and analog signals from OUT (REC) jacks.

• A source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks of this unit cannot be recorded.

• The LD q RF (AC-3) input signal cannot be output using REC OUT/ZONE 2.

• Check the copyright laws in your country to record from records, CDs, radio, etc. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.

■ 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 and adjustments need to be made. For LDs, DVDs and CDs encoded with DTS, when your player is compatible with the DTS format, follow its operation instruction to make a setting so that the analog signal will be output from the player.

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Advanced operation

This section explains SET MENU setting, remote control features and the other functions.

SET MENU ITEMS .............................................................................................. 52

Operating the SET MENU .......................................................................................... 53

1 SPEAKER SET ........................................................................................................ 54

2 LOW FREQ. TEST .................................................................................................. 54

3 HP TONE CTRL (headphone tone control) ............................................................ 55

4 CENTER GEQ (center graphic equalizer) ............................................................... 55

5 REAR CT GEQ (rear center graphic equalizer) ...................................................... 55

6 CINEMA EQ ........................................................................................................... 56

7 INPUT RENAME .................................................................................................... 57

8 I/O ASSIGNMENT.................................................................................................. 58

9 INPUT MODE (initial input mode) ......................................................................... 59

10 PARAMETER INI (parameter initialization) ........................................................ 59

11 LFE LEVEL ........................................................................................................... 59

12 DYNAMIC RANGE .............................................................................................. 60

13 SP DELAY ............................................................................................................. 60

14 AUDIO DELAY ..................................................................................................... 61

15 DISPLAY SET ....................................................................................................... 62

16 MEMORY GUARD ............................................................................................... 62

17 ZONE2 SET ........................................................................................................... 63

18 6CH INPUT SET ................................................................................................... 63

OPERATION

ADVANCED

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ...................................................................... 64

Using the remote control ............................................................................................. 64

Setting the manufacturer code .................................................................................... 66

Programming a new remote control function (Learn feature) .................................... 68

Each component control area ...................................................................................... 70

Using the Macro feature ............................................................................................. 75

Changing the source name in the display window...................................................... 78

Clearing a learned function or macro ......................................................................... 79

Clearing learned functions, macros, renamed source names, and setup manufacturer

codes ...........................................................................................................................80

ADJUSTING THE LEVELS OF THE EFFECT SPEAKERS ............................... 81

SLEEP TIMER ..................................................................................................... 82

ZONE 2 ............................................................................................................... 83

Connections ................................................................................................................ 83

Remote control in ZONE 2 ......................................................................................... 84

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SET MENU ITEMS

The SET MENU consists of eighteen 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.

1 SPEAKER SET 1A CENTER SP

1B MAIN SP

1C REAR L/R SP

1D REAR CT SP

1E LFE/BASS OUT

1F FRONT EFCT SP

1G MAIN LEVEL

2 LOW FREQ. TEST

3 HP TONE CTRL

4 CENTER GEQ

5 REAR CT GEQ

6 CINEMA EQ

7 INPUT RENAME

8 I/O ASSIGNMENT

9 INPUT MODE

10 PARAMETER INI

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

Adjusts the tonal balance of the headphones.

Matches the center speaker tonal quality with the main speakers.

Matches the rear center speaker tonal quality with the rear speakers.

Adjusts the tonal balance of the main and center speakers, front effect speakers, rear speakers and rear center speaker separately.

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.

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 speakers for your LFE/BASS signal output.

Selects the output mode for your front effect speakers.

Selects the output level for your main channels.

11 LFE LEVEL

12 DYNAMIC RANGE

13 SP DELAY

14 AUDIO DELAY

15 DISPLAY SET

16 MEMORY GUARD

17 ZONE2 SET

18 6CH INPUT SET

Adjusts the output level of the LFE channel for Dolby Digital or DTS signals.

Adjusts the dynamic range for Dolby Digital signals.

Adjusts the delay time for center and rear center speakers.

Adjusts the delay time for all channels.

Sets the background or position of on screen displays and changes the brightness of this unit’s front panel display.

Locks DSP program parameters and other SET MENU settings.

Selects the mode of Zone 2.

Sets the destination of the center channel and subwoofer channel signals that are input into the 6CH INPUT jacks.

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Operating the SET MENU

HALL 12HALL 23CHURCH

5678

JAZZ CLUB

+10+

100

ROCK

CONCERT

ENTER–

TAINMENT

CONCERT

VIDEO 1

CONCERT

VIDEO 2

9101112

THEATER

MOVIE

THEATER 1

MOVIE

THEATER 2

/DTS

SUR.

10KEY DSP

HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB

1234

ROCK

ENTER–

CONCERT

MUTE

STEREO

EFFECT

VIDEO 1

MOVIE

THEATER 2

+10+

CONCERT

VIDEO 2

/DTS

SUR.

100

VOLUME

PARAMETER

SET MENU

2, 3, 5

3, 4

CONCERT

5678

THEATER

EX/ES

9101112

CHP/INDEX

TV VOL CH

ON SCREEN

SLEEP

A/B/C/D/E

TV INPUT

TV MUTE

LEVEL

TEST

PRESET

DISC

SET MENU 1/5

≥ 1 SPEAKER SET

2 LOW FREQ.TEST 3 HP TONE CTRL 4 CENTER GEQ

-/+ : Enter

TAINMENT

MOVIE

THEATER 1

PUSH

/ : Up/Down

SET MENU ITEMS

Adjustment should be performed with the remote control.

Notes

• Some items require extra steps to change to the desired setting.

• NEXT and SET MENU +/– on the front panel can be also used.

Set PARAMETER/SET MENU to SET MENU.

PARAMETER

SET MENU

Press / repeatedly to select the item (1 to 18) you want to adjust.

1A CENTER SP

“LRG SML NONE

Press +/– once to enter the setup mode of the selected item.

The last setting you adjusted appears on the video monitor or on the front panel display. Depending on the item, press / to select a sub item.

Press +/– repeatedly to change the setting of the item.

Press / repeatedly until the current DSP program appears or simply

press one of the DSP program buttons to exit from the SET MENU.

OPERATION

ADVANCED

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Yamaha DSP-AZ1 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual