Yamaha DSP-AZ1 User Manual

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DSP-AZ1

AV Amplifier

									VOLUME
INPUT SELECTOR
INPUT MODE
STANDBY
/ON
SPEAKERS		SET MENU	NEXT	6CH		STEREO		PROGRAM
A	B			INPUT
						EFFECT			REC OUT/ZONE 2
	BASS	TREBLE						BALANCE
			PROCESSOR		BASS
			DIRECT EXTENSION
				ON	OFF
		SILENT				VIDEO AUX		L	R
		PHONES	S VIDEO	VIDEO		L AUDIO	R		OPTICAL

OWNER’S MANUAL

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2Install 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.

3Locate 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.

4Do 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.

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

–Other components, as they may cause damage and/or discoloration on the surface of this unit.

–Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

–Containers with liquid in them, as they may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit.

6Do 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.

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

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

9Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.

10When disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.

11Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

12Only 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.

13To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet during an electrical storm.

14Take care of this unit so that no foreign objects and/or liquid drops inside this unit.

15Do 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.

16When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

17Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on common operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty.

18Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set this unit in the standby mode, and disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

19VOLTAGE 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	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
APPENDIX	101
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................	102
CINEMA EQ frequency characteristics ....................................................................	105
Reference chart for the input and output jacks .........................................................	106
Specifications ............................................................................................................	107
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INTRODUCTION

PREPARATIONS

OPERATIONS BASIC

OPERATION	ADVANCED

PROGRAMS	SOUNDFIELD

APPENDIX

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CHECKING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS

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

Remote control

				MACRO
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
				6CH INPUT
		TITLE
			ENTER
SOURCE
	DISPLAY	MENU		SOUND
SELECT	SEARCH		CHAPTER
POWER	REC	STOP	PAUSE	PLAY
10KEY DSP	HALL 1	HALL 2	CHURCH	JAZZ CLUB
	1	2	3	4
	ROCK	ENTER–	CONCERT	CONCERT
	CONCERT	TAINMENT	VIDEO 1	VIDEO 2
	5	6	7	8
EX/ES	TV	MOVIE	MOVIE	/DTS
	THEATER	THEATER 1	THEATER 2	SUR.
	9	10	11	12
CHP/INDEX		0	+10	+100
	A/B/C/D/E PRESET
	TV INPUT		MUTE
TV VOL		CH	VOLUME
	TV MUTE		STEREO
		DISC	EFFECT

PARAMETER

ON SCREEN LEVEL

	Power cord
Batteries (3) (LR6)	(except for U.K. model)

SET MENU

SLEEP TEST

PUSH

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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

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.

INTRODUCTION

■ 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.

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

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel

1 23	45 6 78 9 0 q w e r									t
										VOLUME
INPUT SELECTOR
INPUT MODE
STANDBY
/ON
	SPEAKERS		SET MENU	NEXT	6CH	STEREO	PROGRAM
	A	B			INPUT
		BASS	TREBLE			EFFECT	BALANCE		REC OUT/ZONE 2
									SOURCE/REMOTE
									D–TV/LD	DVD
				PROCESSOR BASS					CABLE	MD/TAPE
				DIRECT EXTENSION					SAT	CD–R
									VCR 1	TUNER
					ON OFF				VCR 2	CD
									VCR 3/DVR	PHONO
			SILENT			VIDEO AUX	L	R	VIDEO AUX
			PHONES	S VIDEO	VIDEO	L AUDIO R		OPTICAL
		y u i				o				p
1 STANDBY/ON						7 SET MENU +/–

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-AUX, 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).

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 on the remote 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.

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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.

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.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

■ Opening and closing the front panel door

When you are not operating the controls behind the front panel				INTRODUCTION
door, close the door.
NATURAL	SOUND
		AV A
		MPLIFIER	DSP–AZ1

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Remote control

1

2					MACRO
	TRANSMIT	RE–NAME CLEAR LEARN		MACRO	OFF ON	t
3	SYSTEM	STANDBY	V–AUX	TUNER	PHONO
	POWER
4
	CABLE	SAT	MD/TAPE	CD–R	CD
						y
	D–TV/LD	VCR 1	VCR 2 VCR3/DVR		DVD

1 Infrared window

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

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.

6CH INPUT

			TITLE		u
5
				ENTER
6	SOURCE
		DISPLAY	MENU		SOUND
7	SELECT	SEARCH		CHAPTER
	POWER	REC	STOP	PAUSE	PLAY

	10KEY DSP HALL 1		HALL 2		CHURCH	JAZZ CLUB
	9	1	2		3	4
		ROCK	ENTER–		CONCERT	CONCERT
		CONCERT	TAINMENT		VIDEO 1	VIDEO 2
8		5	6		7	8	i
	EX/ES	TV	MOVIE		MOVIE	/DTS
		THEATER	THEATER 1		THEATER 2	SUR.
	0	9	10		11	12
	CHP/INDEX		0		+10	+100
		A/B/C/D/E PRESET					o
		TV INPUT		MUTE			p
	TV VOL		CH			VOLUME
		TV MUTE		STEREO
			DISC	EFFECT			a
	q					PARAMETER	s
	ON SCREEN	LEVEL
	w					SET MENU
	SLEEP	TEST					d
	e
	r		PUSH

f

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.

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.

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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.)

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.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

■ Installing batteries in the remote control

1 Open the battery compartment cover.

2 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.

3 Replace the cover as pressing until it snaps into place.

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.

■ 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.

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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PRO LOGIC/

					CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Front panel display									INTRODUCTION
SAT		CD–R
	1	2	3	4	5			6
D–TV/LD		DVD	MATRIX			VOLUME
CABLE		MD/TAPE	DISCRETE
			DIGITAL
VCR 1		TUNER	PRO LOGIC/					LFE
			96kHz/24bit			L	C	R
VCR 2		CD
			DSP			RL	RC	RR
VCR3/DVR		PHONO
				PCM
V–AUX	SLEEP		VIRTUAL			SP	SILENT
						A B
		7	8 9		0	q w er

1 Input source indicator

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

2DSP indicator

Lights up when you select a digital sound field program.

396kHz/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 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.

8 VIRTUAL indicator

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

9PCM 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.

rLFE indicator

Lights up when the input signal contains the LFE signal.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Rear panel

1

2

3

4

5

6

DIGITAL

AUDIO

AUDIO

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

SPEAKERS

LD

1

GND

R

PHONO

L

R

L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Y

PB/CB

PR/CR

R

FRONT

L

RF

LD

DVD

A

DVD

MAINS

(AC–3)

2

1

D–TV

B

D–TV

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

CD

CD

/LD

/LD

SET BEFORE POWER ON

3

2

CABLE

C

SAT

FRONT

: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

FRONT

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

COAXIAL

DVD

TUNER

REAR

: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

REAR

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

IN

REAR CENTER: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

REAR CENTER: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

CENTER

: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

CENTER

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

4

3

MONITOR

R

REAR

L

MAIN A OR B : 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

SAT

OUT

A + B : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

A + B : 16ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CABLE

IN

(PLAY)

AC OUTLETS

CD–R

PREOUT/MAIN IN

5

SWITCHED

CD–R

4

IN

FRONT

OUT

IN

OPTICAL

(REC)

VCR 1

CONTROL

R

L

OUT

6

3

MD/

OUT

FRONT

(SURROUND)

TAPE

IN

OUT

(PLAY)

7

MD/TAPE

4

REAR

CD

IN

IN

OUT

(SURROUND)

(REC)

VCR 2

REMOTE 1

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

8

OUT

SUB

CD–R

MAIN

OUT

WOOFER

SPLIT

9

REMOTE 2

MONO

IN

CENTER

REAR CENTER

DVD

SURROUND

IN

CENTER

IN

B

A

OPTICAL

VCR 3

RS–

REAR CTR

R

L

MAIN

R

L

IN

0

/DVR

SUB

232C

D–TV

OUT

CENTER

/LD

WOOFER

OUT

q 6CH INPUT

CENTER

MAIN

SAT

1

VIDEO

IN

R

L

MONITOR

w

OUT

VCR 3

2

CTRL

MAIN

/DVR

OUT

OUT

+12V

10mA

R

L

CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

DIGITAL

ZONE 2

OUT

MAX.

7

8

9 0

q

w

e

(General and China models)

1 DIGITAL OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks

See page 19 for detailed 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).

7 6CH INPUT jacks

See page 32 for connection information.

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

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.

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 (FR)

Front effect speaker (FL)

TV (monitor)

Main speaker (R)

Rear effect speaker (RR)

1.5 – 1.8 m (5 – 6 feet)

Center speaker (C)

Main speaker (L)

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.

	FL			FR
		L	C	R
	RL		RC	RR

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”.

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

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”.

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

Speakers to be used

•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	R
(L+C+FL) (R+C+FR)
RL	RR

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.

	8 speakers	7 speakers	6 speakers	5 speakers	4 speakers
1A CENTER SP	LRG/SML	LRG/SML	NONE	LRG/SML	NONE
(Center)
1B MAIN SP	LARGE/SMALL	LARGE/SMALL	LARGE/SMALL	LARGE/SMALL	LARGE/SMALL
(Main L/R)
1C REAR L/R SP	LRG/SML	LRG/SML	LRG/SML	LRG/SML	LRG/SML
(Rear L/R)
1D REAR CT SP	LRG/SML	NONE	NONE	NONE	NONE
(Rear center)
1F FRONT EFCT SP	YES	YES	YES	NONE	NONE
(Front effect L/R)

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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PREPARATIONS

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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

	TV or video
Main	monitor	Main
speaker		speaker

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

■ Placing the center speaker

TV or video monitor

Center speaker

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

■ Placing the front effect, rear and rear center speakers

1m	0.5 - 1m	1.5 - 3m	0.5 - 1m 1m
(3ft)	(1 - 3ft)	(5 - 15ft)	(1 - 3ft)	(3ft)
	FL		FR
		C	R
	L
RL		RC		RR

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
L	1/4	R
		C

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.

PREPARATIONS

Front subwoofer

Rear subwoofer

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

Connecting audio

Connecting video

Connecting the power

^ P.19

components ^ P.19

components ^ P.21

supply cords ^ P.32

DIGITAL

AUDIO

AUDIO

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

SPEAKERS

LD

1

GND

R

PHONO

L

R

L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Y

PB/CB

PR/CR

R

FRONT

L

RF

LD

DVD

A

DVD

MAINS

(AC–3)

2

1

D–TV

B

D–TV

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

CD

CD

/LD

/LD

SET BEFORE POWER ON

3

2

CABLE

C

SAT

FRONT

: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

FRONT

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

COAXIAL

DVD

TUNER

REAR

: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

REAR

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

IN

REAR CENTER: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

REAR CENTER: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

REAR

CENTER

: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

CENTER

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

4

3

MONITOR

R

L

MAIN A OR B : 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

SAT

OUT

A + B : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

A + B : 16ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CABLE

IN

(PLAY)

AC OUTLETS

CD–R

PREOUT/MAIN IN

5

SWITCHED

CD–R

4

IN

FRONT

OUT

IN

OPTICAL

(REC)

VCR 1

CONTROL

R

L

6

OUT

3

MD/

OUT

FRONT

(SURROUND)

TAPE

IN

OUT

(PLAY)

7

MD/TAPE

CD

4

IN

IN

REAR

OUT

(SURROUND)

(REC)

VCR 2

REMOTE 1

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

8

OUT

SUB

CD–R

MAIN

OUT

WOOFER

SPLIT

9

REMOTE 2

MONO

IN

CENTER

REAR CENTER

DVD

SURROUND

IN

CENTER

IN

B

A

OPTICAL

VCR 3

RS–

REAR CTR

R

L

MAIN

R

L

IN

0

/DVR

SUB

232C

D–TV

OUT

CENTER

/LD

WOOFER

OUT

q 6CH INPUT

CENTER

MAIN

SAT

1

VIDEO

IN

R

L

MONITOR

w

OUT

VCR 3

2

CTRL

MAIN

/DVR

OUT

OUT

+12V

10mA

R

L

CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

DIGITAL

ZONE 2

OUT

MAX.

Connecting other	Connecting speakers
components ^ P.31	^ P.29

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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)

PREPARATIONS

Connecting audio components

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

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

OPTICAL OUT

ANALOG AUDIO IN

FM/AM tuner

CD recorder

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL IN

ANALOG AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

AUDIO

VIDEO

DIGITAL

AUDIO

AUDIO

VIDEO

LD

1

GND

R

PHONO

L

R

L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

LD

1

GND

R

PHONO

L

R

L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

RF

LD

DVD

RF

LD

DVD

(AC–3)

(AC–3)

2

1

D–TV

2

1

D–TV

CD

CD

/LD

CD

CD

/LD

3

2

CABLE

3

2

CABLE

COAXIAL

DVD

TUNER

COAXIAL

DVD

TUNER

IN

IN

4

3

SAT

4

3

SAT

CAB E

CABLE

IN

(PLAY)

5

CD–R

CD–R

4

IN

OUT

OPTICAL

(REC)

VCR 1

6

OUT

3

MD/

OUT

TAPE

IN

(PLAY)

7

MD/TAPE

CD

4

IN

OUT

(REC)

VCR 2

8

CD–R

MAIN

OUT

9

DVD

SURROUND

IN

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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

CD Player

COAXIAL OUT

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL				AUDIO		AUDIO			VIDEO
LD	1	GND	R	PHONO	L	R	L	VIDEO	S VIDEO
RF	LD							DVD
(AC–3)
	2	1						D–TV
	CD	CD						/LD
	3	2						CABLE
COAXIAL	DVD	TUNER
IN
	4	3						SAT
	CABLE	IN
		(PLAY)
	5	CD–R
	CD–R	4						IN
		OUT
OPTICAL		(REC)						VCR 1
	6
OUT
		3
	MD/							OUT
	TAPE	IN
		(PLAY)
	7	MD/TAPE
	CD	4						IN
		OUT
		(REC)						VCR 2
	8
	CD–R	MAIN						OUT

■ Connecting an MD recorder/tape deck

OPTICAL IN

MD recorder/tape deck

ANALOG AUDIO	ANALOG AUDIO
OUT	IN

■ 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

DIGITAL				AUDIO	AUDIO		VIDEO
LD	1	GND	R	PHONO	L R	L	VIDEO S VIDEO
RF	LD						DVD
(AC–3)
	2	1					D–TV
	CD	CD					/LD
	3	2					CABLE
COAXIAL	DVD	TUNER
IN
	4	3					SAT
	CABLE	N

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.

DIGITAL				AUDIO		AUDIO			VIDEO
LD	1	GND	R	PHONO	L	R	L	VIDEO	S VIDEO
RF	LD							DVD
(AC–3)
	2	1						D–TV
	CD	CD						/LD
	3	2						CABLE
COAXIAL	DVD	TUNER
IN
	4	3						SAT
	CABLE	IN
		(PLAY)
	5	CD–R
	CD–R	4						IN
		OUT
OPTICAL		(REC)						VCR 1
	6
OUT
		3
	MD/							OUT
	TAPE	IN
		(PLAY)
	7	MD/TAPE
	CD	4						IN
		OUT
		(REC)						VCR 2
	8
	CD–R	MAIN						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

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. After you finish all connections, check them again to make sure they are correct.

■ About the video jacks

There are three types of video jacks.

1

2

3

PREPARATIONS

DIGITAL

AUDIO

AUDIO

VCR 1

VIDEO

CONTROL

R

L

SPEAKERS

COMPONENT VIDEO

LD

1

GND

R

PHONO

L

R

L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Y

PB/CB

PR/CR

R

FRONT

L

RF

LD

DVD

A

DVD

MAINS

(AC–3)

2

1

D–TV

B

D–TV

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

CD

CD

/LD

/LD

SET BEFORE POWER ON

3

2

CABLE

C

SAT

FRONT

: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

FRONT

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

COAXIAL

DVD

TUNER

REAR

: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

REAR

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

IN

REAR CENTER: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

REAR CENTER: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

CENTER

: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

CENTER

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

4

3

MONITOR

R

REAR

L

MAIN A OR B : 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

SAT

OUT

A + B : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

A + B : 16ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CABLE

IN

(PLAY)

AC OUTLETS

CD–R

PREOUT/MAIN IN

5

SWITCHED

CD–R

4

IN

FRONT

OUT

IN

OPTICAL

(REC)

OUT

6

3

MD/

OUT

FRONT

(SURROUND)

TAPE

IN

OUT

(PLAY)

7

MD/TAPE

CD

4

IN

IN

REAR

OUT

(SURROUND)

(REC)

VCR 2

REMOTE 1

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

8

OUT

SUB

CD–R

MAIN

OUT

WOOFER

SPLIT

9

REMOTE 2

MONO

IN

CENTER

REAR CENTER

DVD

SURROUND

IN

CENTER

IN

B

A

OPTICAL

VCR 3

RS–

REAR CTR

R

L

MAIN

R

L

IN

0

/DVR

SUB

232C

D–TV

OUT

CENTER

/LD

WOOFER

OUT

q 6CH INPUT

CENTER

1

MAIN

SAT

VIDEO

IN

R

L

MONITOR

w

OUT

VCR 3

2

CTRL

MAIN

/DVR

OUT

OUT

+12V

10mA

R

L

CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

DIGITAL

ZONE 2

OUT

MAX.

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

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

ANALOG AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

OUT

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

AUDIO

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

LD

1

GND

R

PHONO

L

R

L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Y

PB/CB

PR/CR

RF

LD

DVD

A

DVD

(AC–3)

2

1

D–TV

B

D–TV

CD

CD

/LD

/LD

3

2

CABLE

C

SAT

COAXIAL

DVD

TUNER

IN

4

3

MONITOR

SAT

OUT

CABLE

IN

(PLAY)

5

CD–R

PREOUT/MAIN IN

CD–R

4

IN

FRONT

OUT

IN

OPTICAL

(REC)

VCR 1

CONTROL

R

L

OUT

6

3

MD/

OUT

FRONT

TAPE

IN

OUT

(PLAY)

7

MD/TAPE

CD

4

IN

IN

REAR

OUT

(SURROUND)

(REC)

VCR 2

REMOTE 1

8

OUT

SUB

CD–R

MAIN

OUT

WOOFER

SPLIT

9

REMOTE 2

MONO

IN

DVD

SURROUND

IN

CENTER

IN

OPTICAL

VCR 3

REAR CTR

IN

0

/DVR

RS–

SUB

232C

D–TV

OUT

CENTER

/LD

WOOFER

OUT

q 6CH INPUT

CENTER

MAIN

SAT

1

VIDEO

IN

R

L

MONITOR

w

OUT

VCR 3

2

CTRL

MAIN

/DVR

OUT

OUT

+12V

10mA

R

L

DIGITAL

ZONE 2

OUT

MAX.

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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

ANALOG AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

OUT

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

AUDIO

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

LD

1

GND

R

PHONO

L

R

L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Y

PB/CB

PR/CR

RF

LD

DVD

A

DVD

(AC–3)

2

1

D–TV

B

D–TV

CD

CD

/LD

/LD

3

2

CABLE

C

SAT

COAXIAL

DVD

TUNER

IN

4

3

MONITOR

SAT

OUT

CABLE

IN

(PLAY)

5

CD–R

PREOUT/MAIN IN

CD–R

4

IN

FRONT

OUT

IN

OPTICAL

(REC)

VCR 1

CONTROL

R

L

OUT

6

3

MD/

OUT

FRONT

TAPE

IN

OUT

(PLAY)

7

MD/TAPE

CD

4

IN

IN

REAR

OUT

(SURROUND)

(REC)

VCR 2

REMOTE 1

8

OUT

SUB

CD–R

MAIN

OUT

WOOFER

SPLIT

9

REMOTE 2

MONO

IN

DVD

SURROUND

IN

CENTER

IN

OPTICAL

VCR 3

REAR CTR

IN

0

/DVR

RS–

SUB

232C

D–TV

OUT

CENTER

/LD

WOOFER

OUT

q 6CH INPUT

CENTER

MAIN

SAT

1

VIDEO

IN

R

L

MONITOR

w

OUT

VCR 3

2

CTRL

MAIN

/DVR

OUT

OUT

+12V

10mA

R

L

DIGITAL

ZONE 2

OUT

MAX.

PREPARATIONS

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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

ANALOG AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

OUT

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

AUDIO

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

LD

1

GND

R

PHONO

L

R

L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Y

PB/CB

PR/CR

RF

LD

DVD

A

DVD

(AC–3)

2

1

D–TV

B

D–TV

CD

CD

/LD

/LD

3

2

CABLE

C

SAT

COAXIAL

DVD

TUNER

IN

4

3

MONITOR

SAT

OUT

CABLE

IN

(PLAY)

5

CD–R

PREOUT/MAIN IN

CD–R

4

IN

FRONT

OUT

IN

OPTICAL

(REC)

VCR 1

CONTROL

R

L

OUT

6

3

MD/

OUT

FRONT

TAPE

IN

OUT

(PLAY)

7

MD/TAPE

CD

4

IN

IN

REAR

OUT

(SURROUND)

(REC)

VCR 2

REMOTE 1

8

OUT

SUB

CD–R

MAIN

OUT

WOOFER

SPLIT

9

REMOTE 2

MONO

IN

DVD

SURROUND

IN

CENTER

IN

OPTICAL

VCR 3

REAR CTR

IN

0

/DVR

RS–

SUB

232C

D–TV

OUT

CENTER

/LD

WOOFER

OUT

q 6CH INPUT

CENTER

MAIN

SAT

1

VIDEO

IN

R

L

MONITOR

w

OUT

VCR 3

2

CTRL

MAIN

/DVR

OUT

OUT

+12V

10mA

R

L

DIGITAL

ZONE 2

OUT

MAX.

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 COMPONENT 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.

OPTICAL OUT
COAXIAL OUT	Satellite tuner	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

ANALOG AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

OUT

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

AUDIO

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

LD

1

GND

R

PHONO

L

R

L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Y

PB/CB

PR/CR

RF

LD

DVD

A

DVD

(AC–3)

2

1

D–TV

B

D–TV

CD

CD

/LD

/LD

3

2

CABLE

C

SAT

COAXIAL

DVD

TUNER

IN

4

3

MONITOR

SAT

OUT

CABLE

IN

(PLAY)

5

CD–R

PREOUT/MAIN IN

CD–R

4

IN

FRONT

OUT

IN

OPTICAL

(REC)

VCR 1

CONTROL

R

L

OUT

6

3

MD/

OUT

FRONT

TAPE

IN

OUT

(PLAY)

7

MD/TAPE

CD

4

IN

IN

REAR

OUT

(SURROUND)

(REC)

VCR 2

REMOTE 1

8

OUT

SUB

CD–R

MAIN

OUT

WOOFER

SPLIT

9

REMOTE 2

MONO

IN

DVD

SURROUND

IN

CENTER

IN

OPTICAL

VCR 3

REAR CTR

IN

0

/DVR

RS–

SUB

232C

D–TV

OUT

CENTER

/LD

WOOFER

OUT

q 6CH INPUT

CENTER

MAIN

SAT

1

VIDEO

IN

R

L

MONITOR

w

OUT

VCR 3

2

CTRL

MAIN

/DVR

OUT

OUT

+12V

10mA

R

L

DIGITAL

ZONE 2

OUT

MAX.

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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PREPARATIONS

English

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.

AUDIO IN

S VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VCR

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

AUDIO

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

LD

1

GND

R

PHONO

L R

L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Y

PB/CB

PR/CR

RF

LD

DVD

A

DVD

(AC–3)

2

1

D–TV

B

D–TV

CD

CD

/LD

/LD

3

2

CABLE

C

SAT

COAXIAL

DVD

TUNER

IN

4

3

MONITOR

SAT

OUT

CABLE

IN

(PLAY)

5

CD–R

PREOUT/MAIN IN

CD–R

4

IN

FRONT

OUT

IN

OPTICAL

(REC)

VCR 1

CONTROL

R

L

6

OUT

3

MD/

OUT

FRONT

TAPE

IN

OUT

(PLAY)

7

MD/TAPE

CD

4

IN

IN

REAR

OUT

(SURROUND)

(REC)

VCR 2

REMOTE 1

8

OUT

SUB

CD–R

MAIN

OUT

WOOFER

SPLIT

9

REMOTE 2

MONO

IN

DVD

SURROUND

IN

CENTER

IN

OPTICAL

VCR 3

REAR CTR

IN

0

/DVR

RS–

SUB

232C

D–TV

OUT

CENTER

/LD

WOOFER

OUT

q 6CH INPUT

CENTER

MAIN

SAT

1

VIDEO

IN

R

L

MONITOR

w

OUT

VCR 3

2

CTRL

MAIN

/DVR

OUT

OUT

+12V

10mA

R

L

DIGITAL

ZONE 2

OUT

MAX.

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 qRF (AC-3) jack.

OPTICAL OUT

q RF OUT	LD player

ANALOG AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

PREPARATIONS

OUT

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

AUDIO

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

LD

1

GND

R

PHONO

L

R

L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Y

PB/CB

PR/CR

RF

LD

DVD

A

DVD

(AC–3)

2

1

D–TV

B

D–TV

CD

CD

/LD

/LD

3

2

CABLE

C

SAT

COAXIAL

DVD

TUNER

IN

4

3

MONITOR

SAT

OUT

CABLE

IN

(PLAY)

5

CD–R

PREOUT/MAIN IN

CD–R

4

IN

FRONT

OUT

IN

OPTICAL

(REC)

VCR 1

CONTROL

R

L

6

OUT

3

MD/

OUT

FRONT

TAPE

IN

OUT

(PLAY)

7

MD/TAPE

CD

4

IN

IN

REAR

OUT

(SURROUND)

(REC)

VCR 2

REMOTE 1

8

OUT

SUB

CD–R

MAIN

OUT

WOOFER

SPLIT

9

REMOTE 2

MONO

IN

DVD

SURROUND

IN

CENTER

IN

OPTICAL

VCR 3

REAR CTR

IN

0

/DVR

RS–

SUB

232C

D–TV

OUT

CENTER

/LD

WOOFER

OUT

q 6CH INPUT

CENTER

MAIN

SAT

1

VIDEO

IN

R

L

MONITOR

w

OUT

VCR 3

2

CTRL

MAIN

/DVR

OUT

OUT

+12V

10mA

R

L

DIGITAL

ZONE 2

OUT

MAX.

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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

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

S VIDEO

IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO

AUDIO

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

LD

1

GND

R

PHONO

L

R

L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Y

PB/CB

PR/CR

RF

LD

DVD

A

DVD

(AC–3)

2

1

D–TV

B

D–TV

CD

CD

/LD

/LD

3

2

CABLE

C

SAT

COAXIAL

DVD

TUNER

IN

4

3

MONITOR

SAT

OUT

CABLE

IN

(PLAY)

5

CD–R

PREOUT/MAIN IN

CD–R

4

IN

FRONT

OUT

IN

OPTICAL

(REC)

VCR 1

CONTROL

R

L

OUT

6

3

MD/

OUT

FRONT

TAPE

IN

OUT

(PLAY)

7

MD/TAPE

CD

4

IN

IN

REAR

OUT

(SURROUND)

(REC)

VCR 2

REMOTE 1

8

OUT

SUB

CD–R

MAIN

OUT

WOOFER

SPLIT

9

REMOTE 2

MONO

IN

DVD

SURROUND

IN

CENTER

IN

OPTICAL

VCR 3

REAR CTR

IN

0

/DVR

RS–

SUB

232C

D–TV

OUT

CENTER

/LD

WOOFER

OUT

q 6CH INPUT

CENTER

MAIN

SAT

1

VIDEO

IN

R

L

MONITOR

w

OUT

VCR 3

2

CTRL

MAIN

/DVR

OUT

OUT

+12V

10mA

R

L

DIGITAL

ZONE 2

OUT

MAX.

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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