Yamaha DVD-C961 User Manual
DVD AUDIO/VIDEO SA-CD CHANGER
DVD-C961
U
STANDBY/ON
DISC
SA-CD
DVD-AUDIO
MULTI CH
AUDIO DIRECT
HDMI
DOWN MIX
PLAYXCHANGE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
• Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert you to the presence of
uninsulated “dangero us voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert you
to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT
Please record the serial number of this unit in the
space below.
MODEL:
Serial No.:
The serial number is located on the rear of this unit.
Retain this owner’s manual in a safe place for future
reference.
DO NOT OPEN
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for a long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15 Be sure to allow spaces of at least 2.5 cm (1 inch)
above, behind and on both sides of this unit.
16 Do not place the following objects on this unit:
A vessel with water in it. If the vessel falls by
vibrations and water spills, it may cause damage to
the unit, and/or you may get an electric shock.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing.
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FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements.
Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded
cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow
instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.
NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for
3.
Class “B” digital devices.
Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential
environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio
frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference
harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference
will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by
turning the product “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change
the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this
type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., 6660 Orangethorpe
Ave. Buena Park, CA90622.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Yamaha and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most
out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear
without annoying blaring or distortion - and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, Yamaha and the Electronic
Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from
excessive volume levels.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
LASER
Type Semiconductor laser GaAlAs
Wave length 650 nm (DVD)
780 nm (VCD/CD)
Output Power 7 mW (DVD/VCD/CD)
Beam divergence 60 degrees
LASER SAFETY
This unit employs a laser. Due to possible eye injury,
only a qualified service person should remove the cover
or attempt to service this device.
DANGER
This unit emits visible laser radiation when open. Avoid
direct eye exposure to beam.
When this unit is plugged into a wall outlet, do not
place your eyes close to the opening of the disc tray and
other openings or look inside.
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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT.
1 To assure the finest performance, please read this
manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
2 Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean
place — away from direct sunlight, heat sources,
vibration, dust, moisture, or cold. In a cabinet, allow
about 2.5 cm (1 inch) of free space all around this
unit for adequate ventilation.
3
Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances,
motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds.
4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature
changes from cold to hot, nor locate this unit in an
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 Avoid installing this unit in a location where foreign
objects may fall onto this unit or where this unit
may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On
the top of this unit, do not place:
– Other components, as they may cause damage
and/or discoloration on the surface of this unit.
– Burning objects (i.e., candles), as they may
cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or
personal injury.
– Containers with liquid in them, as they may
fall, spilling the liquid and causing an
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 excessive 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 Use only the voltage specified on this unit. 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 as specified.
13 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 reason.
14 When not planning to use this unit for long periods
of time (i.e., vacation), disconnect the AC power
plug from the wall outlet.
15 Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on
common operating errors before concluding that
this unit is faulty.
16 Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to
set the unit in standby mode, then disconnect the
AC power plug from the wall outlet.
17 Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC
power plug can be reached easily.
18 The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like.
The 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 by STANDBY/ON.
This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this
unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of
power.
FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug
to wide slot and fully insert.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
Be sure to place this unit on a level surface.
If you do not do so, the PLAYXCHANGE operation of
this unit may not function correctly, and may damage
the disc(s) and/or this unit itself.
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Contents
Contents
Introduction ...................................3
Region codes ...............................................3
Supplied accessories ..................................3
Cleaning discs.............................................. 3
Playable disc formats ..................................3
Patent information .......................................4
Functional Overview .....................5
Front panel ...................................................5
Remote control............................................. 6
Rear panel..................................................... 8
Connections...................................9
General notes on connections ...................9
Audio connections.......................................9
Digital connections..............................................9
Analog connections ...........................................10
Video connections .....................................11
S-video jack <A> ..............................................11
Composite video jack <B>................................11
Component video jacks <C> .............................11
HDMI connection........................................ 12
HDMI jack.........................................................12
HDMI output .....................................................12
Other connection .......................................14
Remote control jacks .........................................14
Connecting the power cable .....................14
Getting Started ............................15
Step 1: Inserting batteries into the
remote control............................................ 15
Using the remote control ...................................15
Step 2: Turning on the Power ...................15
Step 3: Setting language preference........16
Setting the OSD language .................................16
Setting the audio, subtitle and disc menu
languages...........................................................16
Disc Operation.............................17
Basic operation ..........................................17
Selecting a track/chapter ...................................17
Searching backward/forward.............................17
Repeat/Shuffle functions...........................18
Repeat playback ................................................18
Repeating a section within a chapter/track........18
Shuffle playback (except DVD/VCD/SVCD)...19
Preview functions (DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD)
Previewing DVD/VCD/SVCD .........................19
Previewing CD..................................................20
Previewing VR format ......................................20
On-screen display (OSD) functions
(DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD)................................. 20
Selecting the title/chapter/track
(DVD/VCD/SVCD)..........................................21
Searching for a time (DVD/VCD/SVCD) ........21
Selecting the audio/subtitle/angle (DVD).........21
Selecting the repeat mode and time display
(DVD/VCD/SVCD)..........................................21
Selecting the title/group and searching
for a time (DVD-Audio) ................................... 21
Selecting the time display (CD) ........................22
Operations for video playback
(DVD-Video/VCD/SVCD) ............................ 22
Playback in slow motion ...................................22
Frame-by-frame playback
(DVD-Video/VCD/SVCD/DivX
Zooming pictures in/out .................................... 22
Resuming playback from the last stopped point
Special DVD-Video features...................... 23
Using the disc menu..........................................23
Selecting the camera angle................................ 23
Selecting the audio language/format and
subtitle language ...............................................23
Special VCD/SVCD features...................... 23
Using the playback control (PBC) menu ..........23
Special DVD-Audio features ..................... 24
Changing pages................................................. 24
Playing bonus groups........................................ 24
Special SA-CD features............................. 24
Changing the playback layer and area ..............24
Playing data discs (MP3/WMA/JPEG/
®
) ......................................................... 25
DivX
Selecting a folder and track/file ........................25
Special picture disc features.................... 25
Using the preview function...............................25
Zooming pictures in ..........................................26
Rotating pictures (JPEG) .................................. 26
Selecting scan effect (JPEG)............................. 26
Playing MP3 music and JPEG pictures
simultaneously ..................................................26
Special DivX
Using the interactive menu ............................... 26
Selecting the audio/subtitle language................ 26
®
features.............................. 26
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Contents
Setup Menu.................................. 27
Menu overview ...........................................27
Setup menu operation ...............................28
General setup menu ..................................28
Selecting DVD-Audio/Video mode ..................28
Locking/Unlocking the disc for viewing...........29
Programming tracks and discs...........................29
OSD language ...................................................30
Turning the screen saver on/off.........................30
Setting the sleep timer.......................................30
Turning the auto standby function on/off..........31
Displaying the DivX
code ...................................................................31
Audio setup menu...................................... 31
Setting the analog output...................................31
Setting the digital output ...................................32
Setting the HDMI audio output.........................32
Turning the speaker setup on/off.......................32
Setting the speaker channels .............................33
Setting the CD upsampling ...............................33
Turning the night mode on/off ..........................34
Video setup menu ......................................34
Setting a color system for your TV ...................34
Setting the TV display.......................................35
Turning the black level on/off ...........................35
Turning the closed caption on/off .....................35
Adjusting the picture settings............................36
Adjusting the advanced picture settings............36
Turning the progressive scan function on/off ...38
Preference setup menu .............................38
Audio, subtitle, disc menu.................................38
Restricting playback with parental control........38
Selecting the PBC (playback control)
function..............................................................39
Selecting the MP3/JPEG menu .........................39
Selecting playback of VR format ......................39
Changing the password .....................................39
Displaying DivX
Resetting the system..........................................40
®
VOD registration
®
external subtitle files ..........40
Language Codes ......................... 41
Troubleshooting.......................... 42
Glossary....................................... 44
Specifications.............................. 46
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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this unit. This
owner’s manual explains the basic operation
of this unit.
This manual is printed prior to production.
Design and specifications are subject to
change in part as a result of improvements,
etc. In case of differences between the manual
and the product, the product has priority.
Region codes
This unit is designed to support the region
management system. Check the regional code
number on the DVD disc package. If the
number does not match the region code of this
unit (see the table below or the back of this
unit), this unit may be unable to play the disc.
Destination
U.S.A.,
Canada
Region
code of
this unit
1
Playable
discs
ALL
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Supplied accessories
• Remote control
• Two batteries (AA, R6, UM-3) for the
remote control
• Audio/Video cable
• Power cable
• Owner’s manual
Cleaning discs
• When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center
out. Do not wipe in a circular motion.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or
antistatic spray intended for analog records.
Playable disc formats
This unit is designed for use with discs having
the logos shown below. Do not attempt to load
any other type of disc into this unit.
This unit can play:
• DVD-RW discs recorded in VR format
(compatible with CPRM)
• MP3, WMA and JPEG files recorded on
CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW
• KODAK picture CDs, FUJICOLOR CDs
• ISO 9660 Level1/Level2 for CD-R/RW
• Maximum 30 character display
®
•DivX
Notes
• CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW
• Progressive JPEG and copyright-protected WMA
• Some discs cannot be played depending on disc
•
• Do not use any non-standard shaped discs
• Do not use discs with tape, seals, paste or many
• Do not use discs affixed with labels printed by a
• For details about playable formats, see
files recorded on CD-R/RW,
DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW
– Official DivX® Ultra Certified product
– Plays all versions of DivX
®
DivX
6) with enhanced playback of DivX®
media files and the DivX
cannot be played unless finalized.
files cannot be played with this unit.
characteristics or recording conditions.
Be sure to use only CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW and
DVD+R/RW discs made by reliable manufacturers.
(heart-shaped, etc.).
scratches on their surface.
commercially available label printer.
“Specifications” on page 46.
®
video (including
®
Media Format
/R DL
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Introduction
Patent information
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.
DivX, DivX Ultra Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
“DCDi” is a trademark of Faroudja, a division of Genesis Microchip, Inc.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Functional Overview
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Front panel
Functional Overview
English
12
STANDBY/ON
DISC
SA-CD
DVD-AUDIO
MULTI CH
1 Disc tray
Loads up to 5 discs in the disc tray.
2
Opens or closes the disc tray.
3 STANDBY/ON
Turns on this unit or sets it to the standby mode.
4 DISC 1-5 indicators
Select and directly play back the preferred disc.
Each indicator lights up in green when this unit
recognizes that the corresponding disc has been
loaded.
5 SA-CD indicator
Lights up when the unit detects SA-CD signals
(see page 24).
6 MULTI CH indicator
Lights up when you play multi-channel audio
source.
7 DVD-AUDIO indicator
Lights up when the unit detects DVD-Audio
signals (see page 29).
8 Front panel display
Shows the current status of this unit.
9 AUDIO DIRECT indicator
Lights up when you select the audio direct mode
by pressing AUDIO DIRECT on the remote
control (see page 7).
AUDIO DIRECT
HDMI
DOWN MIX
PLAYXCHANGE
0 DOWN MIX indicator
Lights up when playing the disc that allows
down mixing of the DVD-Audio multi-channel
source (see page 10).
q HDMI indicator
Lights up when an HDMI component is
connected, and signals output via the HDMI
jack of this unit.
w b/w
Moves to the previous (or top of the currently
playing) chapter or track.
Searches backward.*
e f/ a
Moves to the next chapter or track.
Searches forward.*
r p/ e
Starts or pauses playback.
t s
Stops playback.
y PLAYXCHANGE
Reloads or unloads discs without interrupting
current disc playback (see page 17).
* Press and hold the button for about two seconds.
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Functional Overview
Remote control
POWER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
q
w
e
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
STOP PLAY
SHUFFLE REPEAT
SCAN A-B
TOP MENU
/ RETURN
MENU SETUP
PAGE
DISC DISC
DISC
ZOOM ANGLE
SKIP
ENTER
DISC
DISC
SOUND MODEAUDIO DIRECT
STANDBY
PAUSE
ON SCREEN
DIMMER
DISC SKIP
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g
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1 POWER (
|
)
Turns on this unit.
2 SUBTITLE
Selects the subtitle language (see pages 23 and
26).
3 AUDIO
Selects the audio language or format (see
pages 23 and 26).
Changes the SA-CD playback layer (see
page 24).
4 PLAY (
3
)
Starts playback.
5 STOP (
7
)
Stops playback.
6 SHUFFLE
Accesses or exits from the shuffle mode (see
page 19).
7 SCAN
Previews the content of a chapter/track or whole
disc (DVD/VCD/SVCD) (see page 19).
Plays the first 6 seconds or less of each track
(CD) (see page 20).
8 TOP MENU/RETURN
Displays the top-level disc menu (DVD).
Moves back to the previous menu (VCD) (see
page 23).
9
2
/
3
/5/
Selects an item in the currently displayed menu.
Search or slow playback.
ENTER
Confirms the menu selection.
0 MENU
Displays the menu of a disc (DVD/JPEG) (see
pages 23 and 25).
Switches PBC on or off (VCD/SVCD) (see
page 23).
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q AUDIO DIRECT
Turns off the video output during audio disc
(CD/DVD-Audio/SA-CD) playback in order to
improve audio quality. Press again to turn on the
video output.
This function is not available for HDMI output.
In the AUDIO DIRECT mode, the front panel
display dims to “MODE 2”.
Notes
• You can turn on or off the AUDIO DIRECT mode
only when playing back CD, DVD-AUDIO, or
SA-CD disc.
• The AUDIO DIRECT mode is canceled when
you set this unit to the standby mode.
w Numeric buttons (0-9)
Selects numbered items in the currently
displayed menu.
e PA GE
Selects the DVD-Audio still picture (see
page 24).
r STANDBY ( )
Sets this unit to the standby mode.
t ANGLE
Selects the DVD camera angle (see page 23) and
scan effect for JPEG (see page 26).
y ZOOM
Enlarges or lessens the video image (see
pages 22 and 26).
u SKIP (l22 / 33l )
Moves to the previous (top of the currently
playing)/next chapter or track.
Searches backward/forward (see page 17).*
i PAUSE ( 8 )
Pauses playback temporarily.
Frame-by-frame playback.
o REPEAT
Accesses or exits from the repeat mode (see
page 18).
s SETUP
Accesses or exits from the setup menu of this
unit (see page 28).
d SOUND MODE
Selects a sound mode: stereo, virtual surround or
multi-channel.
Changes the SA-CD playback area (see
page 24).
f DIMMER
Selects from three different levels of brightness
for the front panel display:
MODE 1: 70% brightness
MODE 2: 40% brightness and all the indicators
on the front panel turn off.
NORMAL: 100% brightness
g DISC 1-5
Selects and directly plays back the preferred disc
(see page 17).
h DISC SKIP
Selects another disc (see page 17).
* Press and hold the button for about two seconds.
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p A-B
Repeats a specific segment (see page 18).
a ON SCREEN
Accesses or exits from the on-screen display
(OSD) menu during playback (see page 20).
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Functional Overview
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Rear panel
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AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT
CENTER
6CH DISCRETE
L
R
MIXED 2CH
R PB Y
P
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
OPTICALCOAXIAL
PCM DIGITAL DTS
S VIDEO VIDEO
VIDEO OUT HDMI
L
R
FRONT SUB WOOFER SURROUND
OUTONOFF IN
REMOTE CONTROL
RS-232C
1 AUDIO OUT (6CH DISCRETE) jacks
Connect to the 6-channel input jacks of your AV
receiver (see page 10).
2 AUDIO OUT (MIXED 2CH) jacks
Connect to the audio input jacks of your AV
receiver or stereo system (see page 10).
3 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack
Connect to the coaxial input jack of your AV
receiver (see page 9).
4 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack
Connect to the optical input jack of your AV
receiver (see page 9).
5 REMOTE CONTROL (ON, OFF) switch
Switches the remote control on or off.
When using REMOTE CONTROL (IN, OUT)
jacks or REMOTE CONTROL (RS-232C)
terminal, set this switch to ON.
6 REMOTE CONTROL (IN, OUT) jacks
Connect to the remote control output/input jack
of your Yamaha AV receiver/component (see
page 14).
7 REMOTE CONTROL (RS-232C) terminal
Use as an expansion terminal for commercial use.
Consult your dealer for details.
8 AC inlet
Connect the supplied power cable (see page 14).
9 VIDEO OUT (S VIDEO) jack
Connect to the S-video input jack of your AV
receiver (see page 11).
0 VIDEO OUT (VIDEO) jack
Connect to the composite video input jack of
your AV receiver (see page 11).
q HDMI jack
Connect to the HDMI input jack of your HDMI
component (see page 12).
w COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR)
jacks
Connect to the component input jacks of your
AV receiver (see page 11).
Note
Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear
panel of this unit. Electrostatic discharge may cause
permanent damage to this unit.
■ RS-232C terminal
The REMOTE CONTROL (RS-232C) terminal is used in custom installation. Do not connect
any cables to this terminal during normal use.
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Connections
General notes on connections
Be sure to turn off this unit and unplug the
power cable before you make or change
connections.
• Depending on the component you want to
connect, there are various ways to make
connections. Possible connections are
described below.
• Refer to the manuals supplied with your
other components as necessary to make the
best connections.
• Do not connect this unit via your VCR. The
video quality could be distorted by the copy
protection system.
• Do not connect the audio out jack of this unit
to the phono in jack of your audio system.
Audio connections
This unit has digital coaxial, digital optical,
analog 6-channel discrete and analog mixed 2channel output jacks. Connection depends on
the availability of audio jacks on your
component.
Digital connections
This unit has both coaxial and optical digital
output jacks. Connect the DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL) and/or DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL) jack of this unit to your AV
receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS,
or MPEG decoder using a commercially
available coaxial and/or optical cable.
Connections
AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT
CENTER
6CH DISCRETE
L
R
MIXED 2CH
P
R PB Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL
Speakers
PCM DIGITAL DTS
C
C
IN
OPTICALCOAXIAL
O
O
OPTICAL
IN
L
R
FRONT SUB WOOFER SURROUND
S VIDEO VIDEO
VIDEO OUT HDMI
This unit
AV receiver
Notes
• You need to set [DIGITAL OUTPUT] to [ALL]
(see “DIGITAL OUTPUT” on page 32).
• If the audio format of the digital output does not
match the capabilities of your receiver, the
receiver produces a distorted sound or no sound
at all. Make sure to select the appropriate audio
format from the menu screen on the disc.
Pressing AUDIO on the remote control once or
more may change not only the audio languages
but also the audio format. The selected format
appears in the front panel display for several
seconds.
• SA-CD audio signals are not output at the
DIGITAL OUT jacks.
• If you want to enjoy Dolby Digital, DTS and
MPEG format, you must connect this unit to an
AV receiver that supports these formats.
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Connections
Analog connections
This unit has two types of analog output jacks.
■ 6-channel discrete jacks
If you want to reproduce multi-channel Super
Audio CD (SA-CD) and DVD-Audio, connect
AUDIO OUT (6CH DISCRETE) jacks of this
unit to the corresponding input jacks of your
AV receiver using commercially available
audio pin cables.
AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT
L
R
S VIDEO VIDEO
VIDEO OUT HDMI
R
LLR
FRONT
RL
FRONT SUB WOOFER SURROUND
CENTER
CENTER
6CH DISCRETE
SUBWOOFER
L
R
MIXED 2CH
P
R PB Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
R
LLR
SURROUND
R L
AV reveiver
Speakers
OPTICALCOAXIAL
PCM DIGITAL DTS
This unit
■ Mixed 2-channel jacks
Connect AUDIO OUT (MIXED 2CH) jacks
of this unit to the corresponding input jacks of
your audio component (such as a stereo
amplifier) using the supplied audio/video
cable. You can connect a subwoofer to the
SUBWOOFER jack.
Multi-channel audio signals are down mixed
to 2-channel audio signals. If you play back a
down mix prohibited DVD-Audio, only the
front L/R channel audio is output.
AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT
CENTER
6CH DISCRETE
L
R
MIXED 2CH
R PB Y
P
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
R
Audio pin cable
LLR
CD / DVD
RL
OPTICALCOAXIAL
PCM DIGITAL DTS
Stereo
amplifier
This unit
S VIDEO VIDEO
VIDEO OUT HDMI
Subwoofer
L
R
FRONT SUB WOOFER SURROUND
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You can also enjoy Dolby Digital Surround and
DTS Surround formats if your AV receiver does not
support these formats.
In this case, set [ANALOG OUTPUT] to [MULTICHANNEL] (see “Setting the analog output” on
page 31).
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Left
speaker
Right
speaker
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When you play back a down mix prohibited
DVD-Audio, “NO DOWN MIX” appears in the
front panel display, and the DOWN MIX indicator
goes out.
Connections
Video connections
If your AV receiver has video output jacks,
connect your receiver and then your TV so
that you can use one TV for several different
video sources (LD, VCR, etc.) by simply
switching the input source selector of your
receiver.
This unit has several types of video output
jacks. Use the one that corresponds to the
input jacks of the component to be connected.
AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT
S VIDEO VIDEO
VIDEO OUT HDMI
S
S
S VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
L
R
FRONT SUB WOOFER SURROUND
V
<B>
Video pin cable
V
VIDEO
INPUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
CENTER
6CH DISCRETE
L
R
MIXED 2CH
P
R PB Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
PR
PR
R
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AV receiver
S VIDEO
OUT
S VIDEO
IN
TV
PB
<C><A>
PB
OPTICALCOAXIAL
PCM DIGITAL DTS
Y
Y
YPBP
This unit
S-video jack <A>
S-video connections achieve a clearer picture
than composite video connections by
transmitting video signals on separate wires
for luminance (Y) and chrominance (C).
Connect the VIDEO OUT (S VIDEO) jack of
this unit to an S-video input jack of your AV
receiver and then to that of your TV using a
commercially available S-video cable.
Composite video jack <B>
Connect the VIDEO OUT (VIDEO) jack of
this unit to a video input jack of your AV
receiver and then to that of your TV using the
supplied audio/video cable.
Component video jacks <C>
Component video connections achieve higher
fidelity color reproduction than S-video
connections by transmitting video signals on
separate wires for luminance (Y: green) and
chrominance (P
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y,
B, PR) jacks of this unit to component input
P
jacks of your AV receiver and then to those of
your TV using a commercially available
component cable. Observe the color of each
jack when you make connections.
If your receiver does not have component
output jacks, you can achieve a better video
image by connecting the component output
jacks of this unit directly to the component
input jacks of your TV.
y
If your AV receiver is equipped with the video
conversion function, you can connect the receiver
and your TV using the different cables from shown
above. For details, refer to the manual supplied with
your receiver.
B: blue, PR: red).
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Connections
HDMI connection
HDMI jack
HDMI provides high quality digital audio and
video on a single connection.
Connect the HDMI jack of this unit to an
HDMI input jack of your AV receiver, and
then to that of your TV using a commercially
available HDMI cable.
If your receiver does not have an HDMI input
jack, you can achieve a better video image by
connecting the HDMI jack of this unit directly
to the HDMI input jack of your TV.
AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT
CENTER
6CH DISCRETE
L
R
MIXED 2CH
R PB Y
P
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
HDMI IN
OPTICALCOAXIAL
PCM DIGITAL DTS
HDMI OUT
HDMI IN
This unit
TV
S VIDEO VIDEO
VIDEO OUT HDMI
AV receiver
L
R
FRONT SUB WOOFER SURROUND
Speakers
Notes
• You need to make appropriate audio connections
if the connected component does not input audio
signals (see “Audio connections” on page 9).
• This unit is not compatible with HDCPincompatible HDMI or DVI components.
• You need a commercially available HDMI/DVI
conversion cable when you connect this unit to
other DVI components. In this case, the HDMI
jack of this unit does not output any audio
signals.
• Do not disconnect or turn off the power of the
HDMI/DVI component connected to the HDMI
jack of this unit while data is being transferred.
Doing so may disrupt playback or cause noise.
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When connecting an HDMI component, refer to the
manual supplied with your component.
HDMI output
■ HDMI video output
This unit is compatible with the following
video formats: 480p/60 Hz, 576p/50 Hz,
720p/60 Hz, 1080i/60 Hz, and 1080p/60 Hz.
Notes
• You need to set [HDMI VIDEO] (see page 37).
• Depending on the connected DVI component,
black and white in the image may not be distinct.
In that case, adjust the picture setting of the
connected DVI component.
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