Yamaha DVR-S150 User Manual

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DVD RECEIVER

DVR-S150

OWNER’S MANUAL

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions.

CAUTIO

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

* Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous 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 or the bottom of this unit. Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.

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 cable from being walked on or pinched

particularly at 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 long periods of time.

i CAUTION

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 10 cm above, behind

and on both sides of the DVR-S150.

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.

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FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

3. NOTE :

This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for 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 unit “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., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA

90620. 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.

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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual

carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean

place with at least 10 cm on the top, 10 cm on the left and right, and 10 cm at the back of DVR-S150 — away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.

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

transformers to avoid humming sounds.

4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from cold

to hot, and do not 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 where foreign object may fall onto this

unit and/or 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 and liquid

may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit.

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

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

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

complete.

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

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

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

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

with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause

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

not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this

unit with a voltage other than specified. 13 To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the power cable from

the wall outlet during an electrical storm. 14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified

YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed.

The cabinet should never be opened for any reasons. 15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e.

vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet. 16 Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on common

operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty. 17 Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set this unit in

standby mode, and disconnect the AC power plug from the wall

outlet. 18 Condensation will form when the surrounding temperature

changes suddenly. Disconnect the power cable from the outlet,

then leave the unit alone. 19 When using the unit for a long time, the unit may become warm.

Turn the power off, then leave the unit alone for cooling.

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 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.

DANGER

When this unit is plugged to the wall outlet, do not place your eyes close to the opening of the disc tray and other openings to look into inside.

The laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

■ For U.K. customers

If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the instructions described below.

Note

The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet.

■ Special Instructions for U.K. Model

IMPORTANT

THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:

Blue: NEUTRAL Brown: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.

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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

¶ The name plate is located on the bottom of the unit.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Introduction ............................................................ 3

About this manual...................................................... 3

Supplied Accessories .............................................. 3

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

Top and front panels .................................................. 4

Display....................................................................... 5

Remote control........................................................... 6

PREPARATION

Connecting Speakers .............................................. 9

Connecting speakers

(Front/Surround/Center) ...................................... 10

Connecting a subwoofer .......................................... 10

Using commercially available speakers or cables ...11

Connecting a TV ................................................... 12

Connecting Antennas ........................................... 13

Connecting the FM antenna..................................... 13

Connecting the AM loop antenna ............................ 13

Connecting External AV Components ............... 14

Connecting a VCR................................................... 15

Connecting a game console ..................................... 16

Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder ............. 17

Connecting the Power Cables.................................. 17

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ........ 18

Using the Remote Control.................................... 18

BASIC OPERATION

Turning the Power to On/Standby...................... 19

Selecting an Input Source .................................... 19

Adjusting the Volume Level ................................ 20

Muting the Sound (Mute) .................................... 20

Auto Speaker Setup (YPAO) ............................... 21

Enjoying Sound Field Programs

(DSP Programs) ................................................ 26

Setting the Sleep Timer ........................................ 28

Changing DVD Settings on the TV

(On-Screen Menu) ............................................ 29

Operating the On-Screen Menu ............................... 29

On-Screen Menu guide ............................................ 30

ENJOYING MOVIE AND MUSIC DISCS

Supported Disc Types ...........................................32

Basic Playback Operations ...................................33

Useful Playback Operations .................................34

Specifying an elapsed time for playback (Time

Search)................................................................. 34

Customizing playback order (Program Play) .......... 35

Repeating playback (Repeat Play)........................... 37

Operating disc menus (DVD menu/Video CD

Playback Control)................................................ 39

Selecting Audio and Subtitle Languages ............40

Selecting a Viewing Angle ...................................41

Zooming Images ...................................................42

Restricting Playback (Parental Control) ...........43

Setting the Parental Control level............................ 43

Locking discs ........................................................... 44

Playing locked discs ................................................ 44

Changing the password............................................ 45

Enjoying High-Quality Video

(NTSC/Progressive Scan) ................................46

Enjoying JPEG Images .........................................47

ENJOYING RADIO

Tuning Radio Stations ..........................................48

Tuning radio stations automatically

(Auto Tuning)...................................................... 48

Tuning radio stations manually (Manual Tuning)... 48

Selecting preset radio stations (Preset Tuning) .......49

Receiving FM RDS stations

(U.K. and Europe models only)........................... 49

Presetting Radio Stations .....................................51

Presetting FM stations automatically

(Auto Preset)........................................................ 51

Presetting radio stations manually

(Manual Preset) ................................................... 52

Changing the order of preset radio stations ............. 52

ENJOYING EXTERNAL AV SOURCES

Playing Back External Sources............................53

TV playback ............................................................ 53

VCR playback.......................................................... 53

Game console playback ........................................... 54

Recording AV Sources With External AV

Components .......................................................55

Recording audio sources with CinemaStation......... 55

Copying video component sources to a video

cassette................................................................. 56

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Contents

SOUND OPTIONS

Enjoying Sound with Specific Speakers.............. 57

Enjoying 6.1/5.1ch sources with all speakers

including a virtual speaker (Matrix 6.1) .............. 57

Enjoying 2ch sources with all speakers

(Dolby Pro Logic II)............................................ 58

Enjoying DSP programs with the front speakers

only (Virtual CINEMA DSP).............................. 59

Enjoying DSP Programs in a Variety of

Ways ................................................................... 60

Listening with headphones

(“SILENT CINEMA”) ........................................ 60

Listening at low volume

(Night Listening) ................................................. 61

Enjoying High-Quality Sound ............................. 62

Enjoying original Dolby and DTS sounds............... 62

Enjoying original 2ch sound (Stereo) ...................... 63

ADVANCED CONFIGURATION

Adjusting the Speaker Balance During

Playback.............................................................64

Adjusting the speaker balance with test tones ......... 64

Adjusting the speaker balance during playback ...... 65

Configuring Dolby Pro Logic II Music

Settings ............................................................... 67

DSP Program Delay Time Settings ..................... 68

Configuring the Audio Input Signal Setting.......70

Checking the Audio Input Signal Type ................... 71

Controlling External Components ...................... 72

Setting remote control codes ................................... 72

Available operations ................................................ 73

Configuring Various Parameters (Set Menu) ....75

Operating the Set Menu........................................... 76

APPENDIX

Troubleshooting .................................................... 80

General..................................................................... 80

Remote control ........................................................ 83

Disc playback .......................................................... 84

Radio reception........................................................ 85

Additional Information ........................................ 86

Disc Information...................................................... 86

Handling a disc ........................................................ 87

Glossary .................................................................88

Audio formats .......................................................... 88

Sound field programs............................................... 89

Audio information ................................................... 89

Video signal information ......................................... 90

Specifications ......................................................... 92

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Introduction

The YAMAHA CinemaStation “DVR-S150” is a slimline DVD receiver equipped with a digital amplifier. This product provides you with the best sound possible, allowing you to enjoy not just DVDs and CDs, but various other AV sources as well. We hope the “DVR-S150” brings you great listening pleasure and satisfaction.

About this manual

• This manual provides information relevant only to the YAMAHA CinemaStation “DVR-S150”. For information on speakers or other AV equipment, refer to the manual for that product.

• In this manual, operations that can be performed using either the DVD receiver or its remote control are explained using the remote control.

• Remote control descriptions and illustrations in this manual are based on the U.K. and Europe models unless otherwise specified.

• y indicates a tip for your operation.

• Notes contain important information about safety and operating instructions.

• 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.

Supplied Accessories

This product includes the following accessories. Before connecting speakers or a TV to this product, make sure you received all of the following parts.

INTRODUCTION

Remote

control

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

ANGLE

SELECT

SURROUND

REPEAT

NIGHT

CENTER

SET MENU

TV INPUT

TV CH

A B C D E

PRESET PRESET

PTY SEEK

MODE

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN

START

YPAO

ENTER

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

MUTE

AMP

DVD/CD

VCR

TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

CINEMA

TEST

POWER

SUBTITLE

SHIFT

SLEEP

VOLUME

VIDEO

(AA, R06, UM-3)

Optimizer microphoneAM loop antennaBatteries (2)

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

Indoor FM antenna

(U.S.A., Canada, China,

START

RETURN

Asia and General

models)

(Europe, U.K.,

Australia and Korea

models)

Video pin

cable

Speaker cables

Surround

15m (2)

Front, Center

5m (3)

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Controls and Functions

Top and front panels

Buttons indicated with an asterisk (*) perform different functions depending on the selected mode of operation.

12 3 4 56

1 STANDBY/ON

Turn this unit on. Press to set the unit in the standby mode. (page 19)

Opens and closes the disc tray.

3 PROGRESSIVE (MEMORY) [MEMORY (for U.K. and Europe models)] (DVD/CD mode)

Switches DVD playback between progressive scan and interlace outputs. (page 46)

(Tuner mode)

Stores the current radio station for Preset Tuning. (page 52)

4 b/w, f/a (d PRESET/TUNING u) (DVD/CD mode)

Selects the previous/next track or chapter. Press and hold to fast forward or fast reverse.

(Tuner mode)

Selects a preset number or adjusts the frequency. (page 51)

5 (A/B/C/D/E) (DVD/CD mode)

Stops disc playback.

(Tuner mode)

Selects a preset group. (page 52)

6 (PRESET/BAND) (DVD/CD mode)

Pauses disc playback.

(Tuner mode)

Switches between FM and AM. (page 48)

7 INPUT

Selects an input source or sets the priority level for the audio input signals (if any equipment is connected to both OPTICAL IN and AUDIO IN jacks).

8 VOLUME

Adjusts the overall volume level.

9 Disc tray

Holds a disc to be played.

0 Display

Displays playback information or settings. (page 5)

A (AUTO/MAN’L) (DVD/CD mode)

Starts disc playback.

(Tuner mode)

Switches between Auto Tuning and Manual Tuning modes. (page 48)

B DSP

Switches the DSP programs in the selected DSP program group. Press and hold to switch the DSP program groups. (page 26)

C SILENT CINEMA jack

Connects headphones.

D Remote control sensor

Receives signals from the remote control.

E YPAO MIC jack

Connects the optimizer microphone.

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Display

MATRIX

PROGRESSIVE DVD VCD

DIGITAL

PCM

PL DSP

TITLE TRACK CHAP

VIRTUAL SILENT REP

(U.K. and Europe models only)

PROG SLEEP

Controls and Functions

MEMORY

TUNED

HOLD

A-B

ALL AUTO ST

PS PTY RT PTY

INTRODUCTION

1 Decoder indicator

Displays the icon for the selected internal decoder.

2 DSP

Lights up when a DSP program is selected.

3 DSP program indicator

Displays the icon for the selected DSP program.

4 VIRTUAL

Lights up when Virtual CINEMA DSP is activated.

5 SILENT CINEMA indicator

Lights up when the Silent Cinema mode is activated.

6 Playback mode indicator

Displays the icon for the selected playback mode.

7 AUTO

Lights up when using the Auto Tuning or Auto Preset mode.

8 SLEEP

Lights up when the Sleep Timer is on.

9 ST

Lights up when receiving a strong FM radio signal in the Auto Tuning or Auto Preset mode.

0 PROGRESSIVE

Lights up when the progressive scan function is activated.

B Playback icon

Lights up during disc playback.

C Pause icon

Lights up when disc playback is paused.

D PCM

Lights up when playing PCM signals such as CDs.

E Display mode indicator

Displays the indicator for the information type shown in the CinemaStation display.

F Display

Displays various information such as a title, chapter or track number, or elapsed playing time.

G TUNED

Lights up when receiving an FM/AM broadcast.

H MEMORY

Blinks when presetting an FM/AM radio station.

■ U.K. and Europe models only

I RDS indicators

Light up when receiving an RDS signal. “PTY HOLD” lights up when the PTY SEEK mode is activated. (page 50)

A Disc indicator

Displays the icon for the disc.

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Controls and Functions

Remote control

AMP

• DSP program selection

• Input selection, etc.

Amp mode

DVD/CD

• Playback

• Subtitle and audio language selection, etc.

DVD/CD mode

DVR-S120 WB56650

POWER

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

ANGLE

SELECT

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

SURROUND

A-B

REPEAT

NIGHT

CENTER

SURR

FM/AM

• Radio station tuning

• Radio station preset, etc.

Tun er mo de

CinemaStation has three main operation modes. Before operating functions in each mode, you need to select a mode to change the remote control button assignments.

To switch the operation mode

• Amp mode: Press AMP. (page 7)

• DVD/CD mode: Press DVD/CD. (page 8)

• Tuner mode: Press TUNER. For details on tuner

operations, refer to “Tuning Radio Stations” (page 48).

You can also operate the TV or VCR connected to the CinemaStation using the remote control. For details, refer to “Controlling External Components” (page 72).

AMP

DVD/CD

VCR

TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

CINEMA

■ Common functions

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

SELECT

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV INPUT

TV CH

A B C D E

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

MODE

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

ENTER

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

MUTE

AMP

DVD/CD

VCR

TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

CINEMA

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

VIDEO

SHIFT

SLEEP

TEST

VOLUME

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

START

RETURN

VIDEO

AMP

TUNER DVD/CD

Operations common to all modes

1 Infrared signal transmitter

Sends signals to the CinemaStation.

2 STANDBY/ON ( )

Turn the CinemaStation on, or set it to the standby mode. (page 19)

3 MUTE

Turns off the volume. Press again to resume the volume.

4 Input selection buttons

Select an input source to operate. (page 19)

5 SLEEP

Sets the Sleep Timer. (page 28)

6 VOLUME +/–

Adjusts the overall volume level.

7 DSP program buttons

Selects a DSP program. (page 26)

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Controls and Functions

■ Amp mode Operations available only in amp mode

1 SURROUND, SELECT

Sets Dolby Digital or DTS. Press SURROUND and then SELECT to set Dolby Pro Logic II for 2ch sources. (page 58)

2 NIGHT

Sets the CinemaStation to the Night Listening mode. (page 61)

3 SET MENU

Enters the Set Menu. (page 76)

4 YPAO

Starts the YPAO function. (page 21)

5 / / / Adjusts the test tone (page 64) or Set Menu (page 76).

6 ON/OFF

Turns the YPAO mode on/off. (page 23)

7 MATRIX 6.1

Sets the Matrix 6.1 decoder. (page 57)

8 STEREO

Switches between normal stereo sound and audio with a sound field effect. (page 63)

9 Speaker volume buttons

Adjusts the speaker balance (volume level of each speaker). (page 65)

SW +/–: Adjusts the subwoofer volume. CENTER +/–: Adjusts the center speaker volume. SURR +/–: Adjusts the surround speaker volume.

0 TEST

Outputs a test tone. (page 64)

Amp mode operations are indicated in purple on the remote control.

1 2 3

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

AUDIO

SELECT

A B C D E

CINEMA

TV INPUT

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

TEST

VOLUME

POWER

SUBTITLE

SHIFT

SLEEP

VIDEO

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

SURR

START

A-B

RETURN

7 8

INTRODUCTION

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Controls and Functions

■ DVD/CD mode Operations available only in DVD/CD mode

1 Number buttons (1 to 9, 0)

STANDBY/ON

2 3

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

AUDIO

SELECT

CINEMA

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

SHIFT

SLEEP

TEST

VOLUME

VIDEO

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

START

RETURN

8 9

Inputs numerals to specify parameters such as track or chapter numbers.

2 b, a

Skips to the start of current track or next track.

3 w, f

Fast forwards/fast reverses.

4 ON SCREEN

Displays the On-Screen Menu on the TV screen. (page 29)

5 STATUS

Displays the status information such as disc type, total time or elapsed time of current track/chapter on the TV screen. To display the status information, the “Status window” setting in the On-Screen Menu (page 29) should be set to “On”.

6 Settings buttons

While holding down SHIFT, press a button below to enable the corresponding operation.

REPEAT: Enables the Repeat Play mode. (page 37) A-B: Enables the A-B Repeat mode. (page 38) AUDIO: Selects the audio language of the DVD video.

(page 40)

ANGLE: Selects the disc viewing angle. (page 41) SUBTITLE: Selects the subtitle language of the DVD

video. (page 40)

7 s

Stops disc playback.

8 e

Pauses disc playback or advances to the next frame.

9 h

Starts disc playback.

0 MENU

Displays the DVD menu on the TV screen. (page 39)

A RETURN

Returns the DVD menu to the previous screen. (page 39)

B / / / / ENTER Operates the On-Screen Menu (page 29) or specify

various parameters.

DVD/CD mode operations are indicated in green on the remote control.

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CONNECTING SPEAKERS

Connecting Speakers

Follow the procedure below to connect speakers to the CinemaStation. Here, the connection example uses the YAMAHA NX-P150 (consisting of four satellite speakers, a center speaker and a subwoofer) and its supplied cables. For information on your speakers, refer to the owner’s manual for the speakers.

You can also use commercially available speakers and cables (see page 11).

Note

Do not connect the power cable of the CinemaStation until all cable connections are completed.

PREPARATION

Front R speaker

Speaker cable

(cable plug: red)

Speaker cable

(cable plug: gray)

SPEAKERS

FRONT

CENTER FRONT

SURROUND

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE: 6 MIN.

Speaker cable

(cable plug: blue)

Center speaker

SURROUND

Speaker cable

(cable plug: green)

Speaker cable

(cable plug: white)

SUBWOOFER

OUT

RLRL

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

System control cable*

AUDIO

Subwoofer cable*

VCR OUT

VCR

VIDEO

Front L speaker

ANT GND

ANT

75 UNBAL

MONITOR

OUT

(DVD ONLY)

COMPONENT

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

(DVD ONLY)

CinemaStation

VIDEOS VIDEO

MONITOR

VCR

OUT

VCR

VIDEO

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

Surround R

speaker

Surround L

speaker

* Supplied with the subwoofer.

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

INPUT

Subwoofer

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Connecting Speakers

Connecting speakers (Front/Surround/Center)

1 Insert the cable plug of the speaker cable

into the speaker jack of the same color until you hear it click into place.

• FRONT R (Red), CENTER (Green), FRONT L (White): Insert the cable plug facing the tub

upwards.

• SURROUND R (Gray), SURROUND L (Blue):

Insert the cable plug facing the tub downwards.

Red

Tab

Green

Color band

White

Blue

SPEAKERS

FRONT

CENTER FRONT

SURROUND

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE: 6 MIN.

Tab

Gray

Note

Do not use excessive force when inserting the cable plug. Doing so may damage the cable plug or speaker jack.

2 Connect the cable core of the speaker cable

with the color band to the + connector on the speaker and other cable core to the – connector.

Cable core

Connecting a subwoofer

Note

Do not connect the power cable of the CinemaStation or subwoofer until all cable connections are completed.

SUBWOOFER

UND

MIN.

OUT

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

System control cable

INPUT

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

1 Connect the SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the

CinemaStation to the INPUT jack on the subwoofer using the subwoofer cable.

2 Connect the SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack on

the CinemaStation to the SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack on the subwoofer using the system control cable.

VCR OUT

VCR

VIDEO

AUDIO

Subwoofer cable

Subwoofer

Lever

Press the lever down, then insert the cable core into the hole and release the lever.

Notes

• Do not allow the cable cores to touch each other or any metal part. Doing so may damage the unit or speakers.

• Make sure you connect the cable cores to the correct connectors. Reversed connections may produce unnatural sounds during playback.

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Connecting Speakers

Using commercially available speakers or cables

When using speakers or cables other than those of the YAMAHA NX-P150 (consisting of four satellite speakers, a center speaker and a subwoofer) and its supplied cables, be careful of the following. When using a commercially available speaker cable, remove the cable plug from one of the supplied speaker cables and attach it to the cable you are using.

When using commercially available speakers

• Use speakers with 6-ohm impedance or more. If a speaker with less than 6-ohm impedance is used, the protective circuit may trip or the speaker may malfunction.

• Use magnetically shielded speakers to prevent interferences with a TV. If these speakers still interfere with a TV, move the speakers a little away from the TV.

• We recommend using speakers of the same manufacturer that have identical sound qualities. If they are mixed, certain sounds may be heard unnaturally.

• Use speaker cables that are the same thickness as the supplied cables.

When using commercially available speaker cables

• Use speaker cables that are the same thickness as the supplied cables.

2 Peel away about 10 mm (10/32”) of covering

from the tip of the new cable and twist the cable core firmly in a clockwise direction.

10 mm (10/32”)

PREPARATION

Clockwise

Note

Be sure to twist the cable core firmly in a clockwise direction. Twisting loosely may cause a short.

3 Press and hold the release button, insert the

cable core into the cable plug, then release the button.

Match the speaker cable polarity (+/–) with the polarity mark (+/–) of the cable plug.

Polarity mark –

Polarity mark +

■ To replace speaker cables

1 Press and hold the release button and

remove the supplied speaker cable from the cable plug.

Release button

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CONNECTING A TV

Connecting a TV

Follow the procedure below to connect your TV to CinemaStation using the supplied video pin cable. If you want to output sound from the speakers connected to CinemaStation, prepare a commercially available audio pin cable to connect them. Also, you can enjoy high-quality pictures with the component video, S-Video, or SCART (U.K. and Europe models only) connection. For information about your TV, refer to the supplied manual.

Notes

• Do not connect the power cable of the CinemaStation until all cable connections are completed.

• Turn off the TV before connecting it to the CinemaStation.

OUT

2 Audio cable

(commercially

VIDEO

AUDIO

1 Video pin

cable (supplied)

available)

SUBWOOFER

OUT

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

(DVD ONLY)

VCR OUT

VCR

ANT

VIDEO

75 UNBAL

MONITOR

OUT

GND

(DVD ONLY)

ANT

COMPONENT

VIDEO

MONITOR

DIGITAL

VIDEOS VIDEO

AUDIO

VCR

OUT

VCRINVIDEO

OPTICAL

1 Connect the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jack on

the CinemaStation to the video input jack on your TV using the supplied video pin cable.

2 To output sound from the speakers

connected to CinemaStation, connect the VIDEO IN L/R (AUDIO) jacks on the CinemaStation to the audio output L/R jacks on your TV using the commercially available audio pin cable.

■ Other connection methods

To make a component video, S-Video, or SCART (U.K. and Europe models only) connection, a corresponding cable is required.

Component video S-Video

MONITOR

OUT

(DVD ONLY)

ANT

MONITOR

OUT

GND

(DVD ONLY)

ANT

COMPONENT

VIDEO

75 UNBAL

SCART

AV MONITOR OUT

MONITOR

OUT

(DVD ONLY)

75 UNBAL

ANT GND

ANT

COMPONENT

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

(DVD ONLY)

S VIDEO

(U.K. and Europe models)

Component video

Connect the MONITOR OUT Y/P VIDEO) jacks on the CinemaStation to the component video input Y/P

B/PR jacks on your TV using a

commercially available component video cable.

S-Video

Connect the MONITOR OUT (S VIDEO) jack on the CinemaStation to the S-Video input jack on your TV using a commercially available S-Video cable.

DIGITAL

VIDEOS VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

VCR

OUT

VCRINVIDEO

OPTICAL

(DVD ONLY)

VCR OUT

VCR

OUT

VIDEO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

VIDEO

AUDIO

B/PR (COMPONENT

SCART (for U.K. and Europe models)

Connect the AV MONITOR OUT jack on the CinemaStation to the SCART input jack on your TV using a commercially available SCART video cable.

Note

(For U.K. and Europe models)

If you set the Video Output setting to “RGB” in the On-Screen Menu (page 29), the MONITOR OUT (S VIDEO) jack cannot output video signals.

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CONNECTING ANTENNAS

Connecting Antennas

To enjoy radio on the CinemaStation, you need to connect AM and FM antennas to the CinemaStation. This product includes an AM loop antenna and indoor FM antenna. If there is a problem of weak radio wave reception in your area or you want to improve radio reception, we recommend that you use optional outdoor antennas. For details, consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.

PREPARATION

Indoor FM antenna (supplied)

AM ANT

GND

FM ANT

75 UNBAL

MONITOR

OUT

(DVD ONLY)

COMPONENT

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

(DVD ONLY)

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

VIDEOS VIDEO

VCR OUT

VCR

AM loop antenna (supplied)

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

Ground (GND terminal)

■ About grounding

For maximum safety and minimum interference, connect the antenna GND terminal to a good earth ground. A good earth ground is a metal stake driven into moist earth.

Connecting the FM antenna

1 Connect the supplied indoor FM antenna to

the FM ANT jack on the CinemaStation.

Connecting the AM loop antenna

1 Attach the antenna stand to the antenna.

When attaching the antenna to the wall, you do not need to use the antenna stand.

2 Open the lever to the right and insert the

antenna’s cord cores into the AM ANT and GND terminals.

AM ANT terminal

Cord Core

White

Lever

2 Place the antenna away from the

CinemaStation and speaker cables.

Black

GND terminal

3 Close the lever and then pull the cord lightly

to make sure it is fastened properly.

4 Place the antenna away from the

CinemaStation and speaker cables.

While listening to the radio, rotate the antenna head to find the best angle for reception.

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CONNECTING EXTERNAL AV COMPONENTS

Connecting External AV Components

If you connect external AV equipment such as a VCR, video camera, or game console to the following AV jacks on the CinemaStation, you can enjoy those AV sources with the CinemaStation. Also, you can record AV sources played on the CinemaStation using the recording equipment. This section provides some examples of other AV equipment connections. For information on your AV equipment, refer to the manual for it.

75 UNBAL

ANT GND

ANT

MONITOR

OUT

(DVD ONLY)

COMPONENT

VIDEO

MONITOR

(DVD ONLY)

SUBWOOFER

OUT

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

AUDIO

VCR OUT

VCR

VIDEO

AUDIO jacks

■ About the AUDIO jacks

• You cannot use both IN and OUT jacks for a same category simultaneously. For example, the signal input from the VCR IN jack does not output from the VCR OUT jack.

• CinemaStation’s digital and analog signal circuits are independent of each other. Analog input signals can only output from analog output jacks and digital input signals can only output from digital output jacks.

■ About the DIGITAL AUDIO jacks

• The digital jacks are compatible with PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS signals.

• The digital jacks are designed based on EIA standards. To make a digital connection, use an optical cable that meets EIA standards.

• The OPTICAL IN jack is compatible with a digital signal that has a 96 kHz or less sampling frequency.

• You can use “Input Assign” in the Set Menu (page 78) to assign VIDEO or VCR to the OPTICAL IN jack. The default setting is “VIDEO”.

VIDEOS VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO jacks

DIGITAL AUDIO

VCR

OUT

VCR

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO jacks

■ Connecting a TV to an audio input

Enjoy TV sound with CinemaStation by connecting the TV audio output jack to the AUDIO IN jack using a commercially available audio cable. Press VIDEO on the remote control to input TV sound.

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Connecting External AV Components

Connecting a VCR

If you connect a VCR to the CinemaStation using commercially available audio/video cables, you can enjoy videos with the CinemaStation and record AV sources played on the CinemaStation on the VCR. For information on your VCR, refer to the owner’s manual for the VCR.

Notes

• Do not connect the power cable of the CinemaStation until all cable connections are completed.

• Turn off the AV equipment before connecting it to the CinemaStation.

• Use commercially available audio/video cables (shown below) to connect a VCR to the CinemaStation or a TV. To make all connections, three audio/video cables are required.

Audio/Video cable SCART cable

• For U.K. and Europe models only: Do not connect a TV to CinemaStation via a VCR using SCART connections. The copyright protection technology incorporated in the CinemaStation may not allow the VCR to play.

CinemaStation

VCR

IN OUT IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

LRL

AUDIO

VCR OUT

VCR

VIDEO

ANT

GND

ANT

75 UNBAL

MONITOR

OUT

(DVD ONLY)

COMPONENT

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

(DVD ONLY)

MONITOR

OUT

DIGITAL

VIDEOS VIDEO

AUDIO

VCR

OUT

VCRINVIDEO

OPTICAL

1 Connect the VCR OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks on

the CinemaStation to the audio input L/R jacks on your VCR using a commercially available audio/video cable.

2 Connect the VCR OUT (VIDEO) jack on the

CinemaStation to the video input jack on your VCR using the audio/video cable (used in step 1).

PREPARATION

3 Connect the VIDEO IN L/R (AUDIO) jacks on

the CinemaStation to the audio output L/R jacks on your VCR using another audio/video cable.

4 Connect the VIDEO IN (VIDEO) jack on the

CinemaStation to the video output jack on your VCR using the audio/video cable (used in step 3).

5 To watch videos when the CinemaStation is

turned off, connect the audio and video output jacks on your VCR to the audio and video input jacks on your TV using another audio/video cable.

For information on how to connect a TV to CinemaStation, refer to “Connecting a TV” (page 12).

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Connecting External AV Components

Connecting a game console

If you connect a game console to the CinemaStation using a commercially available audio/video cable (for analog connections) or a video cable and optical cable (for digital connections), you can enjoy games or videos with the CinemaStation. For information, refer to the manual supplied with your game console.

Notes

• Do not connect the power cable of the CinemaStation until all cable connections are completed.

• Turn off the AV equipment before connecting it to the CinemaStation.

■ Analog connections

Follow the procedure below to connect a game console or with an analog connection. If you are using VIDEO IN (AUDIO) jacks for connecting your TV (page 12), connect a game console or video camera using digital connections.

MONITOR

OUT

75 UNBAL

VIDEO

AUDIO

ANT GND

ANT

(DVD ONLY)

COMPONENT

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

(DVD ONLY)

VIDEOS VIDEO

VCR

MONITOR

OUT

VCR

VIDEO

VCR OUT

VCR

VIDEO

Game console

AUDIO

OUTPUT

Note

Use a commercially available audio/video cable (shown below) to connect your game console to the CinemaStation using analog connections.

■ Digital connections

Follow the procedure below to connect a game console using digital connections.

VCR OUT

VCR

Video pin cable

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

Optical cable

Game console

VIDEO

TOR T

NLY)

VIDEO

DIGITAL

MONITOR

VIDEO

OPTICAL

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

Note

Use a commercially available video pin cable and an optical cable (shown below) to connect your game console to the CinemaStation with a digital connection.

Video pin cable

Optical cable

1 Remove the anti-dust cap from the OPTICAL

IN (DIGITAL AUDIO) jack on the CinemaStation.

Keep the cap to re-attach it when the jack is not in use.

Audio/Video cable

1 Connect the VIDEO IN L/R (AUDIO) jacks on

the CinemaStation to the audio output L/R jacks on your game console using a commercially available audio/video cable.

2 Connect the VIDEO IN (VIDEO) jack on the

CinemaStation to the video output jack on your game console using the audio/video cable (used in step 1).

Anti-dust cap

2 Connect the VIDEO IN (VIDEO) jack on the

CinemaStation to the video output jack on your game console using a commercially available video pin cable.

3 Connect the OPTICAL IN (DIGITAL AUDIO)

jack on the CinemaStation to the optical digital output jack on your game console using a commercially available optical cable.

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Connecting External AV Components

Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder

If you connect a CD recorder or MD recorder to the CinemaStation using commercially available optical cables, you can record audio sources played on the CinemaStation. Also, you can enjoy audio sources played on the recorder with the CinemaStation. For information on your CD recorder or MD recorder, refer to the manual for it.

• Use a commercially available optical cable (shown below) to connect your CD recorder or MD recorder to the CinemaStation. To make all connections, two optical cables are required.

Optical cable

• AM/FM broadcasts cannot be output from this unit’s OPTICAL OUT (DIGITAL AUDIO) jack. To record AM/FM broadcasts, use a commercially available audio cable to connect the VCR OUT jack on the CinemaStation to the analog input jack on your recorder (see page 55).

Notes

• Do not connect the power cable of the CinemaStation until all cable connections are completed.

• Turn off the AV component before connecting it to the CinemaStation.

1 Remove the anti-dust caps from the

OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO) jacks on the CinemaStation.

Keep the cap to re-attach it when the jack is not in use.

PREPARATION

Anti-dust cap

2 Connect the OPTICAL OUT (DIGITAL AUDIO)

jack on the CinemaStation to the optical digital input jack on your recorder using a commercially available optical cable.

3 To listen to audio sources played on the

recorder with the CinemaStation, connect the OPTICAL IN (DIGITAL AUDIO) jack on the CinemaStation to the optical digital output jack on your recorder using another optical cable.

CD recorder or

MD recorder

OUT

OPTICAL

Optical

cable

Optical cable

MONITOR

OUT

(DVD ONLY)

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

VIDEOS VIDEO

DIGITAL

AUDIO

VCR

OUT

VCR

OPTICAL

Connecting the Power Cables

After you made all connections, connect the power cables of the CinemaStation and subwoofer.

SPEAKERS

CENTER FRONT

FRONT

To an AC wall outlet

SURROUND

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE: 6 MIN.

SURROUND

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INSTALLING BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

Press %

■ To replace the batteries

If the batteries grow old, the effective operation distance of the remote control decreases considerably. If this happens, replace the batteries with two new ones as soon as possible.

Notes

• Do not use an old battery together with new one.

• Do not use different types of batteries (for example, alkaline and manganese) together. Each type of battery has its own characteristics even if they are similar in shape.

• If the batteries run out, immediately remove them from the remote control to prevent an explosion or acid leak.

• Dispose of the batteries according to the regional regulations.

• If a battery starts leaking, dispose of it immediately. Be careful not to let leaking battery acid come into contact with your skin or clothing. Before inserting new batteries, wipe the compartment clean.

• Replace the batteries within two minutes to preserve the memory in the remote control.

1 Press the mark on the battery cover and

slide off the cover.

2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA, R06,

UM-3) into the battery compartment.

Make sure you insert the batteries according to the polarity markings (+ and –).

3 Close the battery cover.

Using the Remote Control

Use the remote control within 6 m (20 feet) of the CinemaStation and point it toward the remote control sensor (page 4).

Within 6 m (20 feet)

30˚ 30˚

Notes

• Be careful not to spill liquid on the remote control.

• Be careful not to drop the remote control.

• Do not leave the remote control in the following places: – hot or humid places, such as near a heater or in a bathroom – extremely cold places – dusty places

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Turning the Power to On/Standby

Press STANDBY/ON ( ) once to turn on the CinemaStation. Press STANDBY/ON ( ) once more to place the CinemaStation in

standby mode.

STANDBY/ON

()

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

AUDIO

SELECT

TV INPUT

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

SHIFT

Selecting an Input Source

You can enjoy various AV sources with the CinemaStation. After connecting the TV, speakers, antennas, or other AV equipment, follow the procedure below to select an input source you want to play on the CinemaStation. For information on connection methods, refer to pages 9 to 17.

Perform one of the following operations

To switch to the CinemaStation amp mode functions (page 7):

Press AMP.

To switch to DVD/CD input:

Press DVD/CD.

To switch to tuner input (AM/FM radio):

Press TUNER.

To switch to VCR source input (your VCR connected to the CinemaStation):

Press VCR.

AMP

DVD/CD

TUNER

CINEMA

MUTE

TUNER

TEST

VOLUME

AMP

VIDEO

VCR

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

VCR VIDEO

BASIC OPERATION

To switch to video source input (your game console connected to the CinemaStation):

Press VIDEO.

Note

The CinemaStation itself does not provide video playback or game features. To play videotapes or games, you need to connect a VCR or game console to the CinemaStation. For details, refer to “Connecting External AV Components” (page 14).

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Adjusting the Volume Level

MUTE

ON/OFF

CINEMA

MUTE

TUNER

AMP

VCR

MUTE

TEST

VOLUME

VIDEO

TEST

VOLUME

AMP

VIDEO

VCR

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

Press VOLUME + to increase the volume level and VOLUME – to decrease.

VOLUME +/–

Muting the Sound (Mute)

Press MUTE to mute the sound.

To restore audio output to the previous volume level, press

VOLUME +/–

MUTE again or press VOLUME +/–.

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Auto Speaker Setup (YPAO)

With the YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) feature, you can avoid troublesome speaker setup and achieve highly accurate sound adjustments. The supplied optimizer microphone collects and analyzes the sound that the speakers produce in your actual listening environment. We recommend that you perform YPAO each time when you change the speaker layout or listening position. To configure the speaker settings manually, refer to “Adjusting the Speaker Balance During Playback” (page 64).

YPAO performs the following adjustments:

YPAO performs the following checks and makes appropriate adjustments to give you the best possible sound from your system.

• Wiring/Polarity

Checks which speakers are connected and the polarity of each speaker. Also checks and adjusts the sound level (volume) of each speaker so that the sound level of each speaker is the same when heard from the listening position.

• Distance/Phase

Checks the distance of each speaker from the listening position and adjusts the delay of each channel so that the sound from each speaker reaches the listening position at the same time. Also checks the phase of each speaker.

•Size

Checks the speakers frequency response and sets the crossover/high cut frequency for the subwoofer to improve the sound relationship between the speakers and the subwoofer.

The CinemaStation stores speaker settings configured by YPAO and manual setup individually. You can switch between them by turning on/off the YPAO mode (page 23).

Notes

• Since loud test tones will be output during the setup procedure, be sure to keep small children out of the room.

• For the best results, make sure the room is as quiet as possible during the setup procedure. If there is too much noise, the results may not be satisfactory.

• Disconnect the headphones from the SILENT CINEMA jack on the CinemaStation before starting the setup procedure.

• Be sure to disconnect the optimizer microphone when you have completed the setup procedure.

• The optimizer microphone is sensitive to heat. Do not place it on top of the CinemaStation or in direct sunlight.

1 Make sure the CinemaStation and subwoofer

are turned off (in standby mode).

2 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone

to the YPAO MIC jack on the CinemaStation.

Optimizer microphone

3 Place the optimizer microphone on a flat

level surface with the omni-directional microphone head upward, at your normal listening position.

If possible, use a stand such as a tripod to affix the optimizer microphone at the same height as your ears would be when you are seated in your listening position.

Optimizer microphone position

If your subwoofer has adjustable volume and crossover/high cut frequency controls, set the volume low but not minimum (as shown below) and set the crossover/high cut frequency to the maximum.

VOLUME

CROSSOVER/

HIGH CUT

BASIC OPERATION

MIN

MAX

Subwoofer

MAX

MIN

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Auto Speaker Setup (YPAO)

4 Press STANDBY/ON to turn on the

CinemaStation.

STANDBY/ON

()

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

AUDIO

SELECT

TV INPUT

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

SHIFT

5 Press AMP, then press YPAO to start the

setup procedure.

PRESET PRESET

PTY SEEK

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

START

CHCH

RETURN

TEST

VOLUME

AMP

VIDEO

VCR

AMP

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

YPAO

STATUS

TV VOL

DVD/CD

START

ON/OFF

Test tones (the volume is adjustable) are output from each speaker, and the display changes as follows. Check that the speaker from which the test tone is being output and the name of the speaker appearing in the display are the same.

TEST LEFT

TEST CENTER

TEST RIGHT

TEST R SUR.

TEST L SUR.

TEST SWFR

OK?

6 Press YPAO once more to continue the setup

procedure.

“AUTO SETUP” appears in the display, and measurement begins. Test tones are output from each speaker in turn, and the display changes as follows.

TEST LEFT

TEST CENTER

TEST RIGHT

TEST R SUR.

TEST L SUR.

TEST SWFR

OK?

The progress status appears in the display as a percentage (normally, it takes about two minutes). If the setup procedure is successful, “YPAO ON” and the speaker connection status appear alternately in the display. For information on the speaker connection status, refer to “Speaker wiring indications” below. If a warning is detected, “WARNING” and the speaker connection status appear alternately in the display. For details, refer to “Error and warning messages” (page 24).

■ Speaker wiring indications

2.0 F – – – : Front speakers only

2.1 F – – SW : Front speakers and the subwoofer

3.0 F C – – : Front speakers and the center speaker

3.1 F C – SW : Front speakers, center speaker and the

subwoofer

4.0 F – SR – : Front speakers and surround speakers

4.1 F – SR SW : Front speakers, surround speakers and

the subwoofer

5.0 F C SR – : Front speakers, center speaker and

surround speakers

5.1 F C SR SW : Front speakers, center speaker,

surround speakers and the subwoofer

■ To cancel YPAO mode during setup

Press ON/OFF during the setup procedure.

PRESET PRESET

PTY SEEK

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

TEST

VOLUME

START

CHCH

RETURN

ON/OFF

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

AMP

VIDEO

VCR

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■ To turn the YPAO mode on/off

You can switch between speaker settings configured by YPAO and manual setup by turning on/off the YPAO mode.

ON SCREEN MENU

START

ON/OFF

YPAO

STATUS

TV VOL

ON/OFF

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

TEST

VOLUME

CHCH

RETURN

AMP

1 Press AMP.

2 Press ON/OFF to display the currently

selected mode, then press ON/OFF again to select “YPAO ON” or “YPAO OFF”.

• YPAO ON: The CinemaStation uses speaker

settings configured by YPAO. If an error occurs during testing, this changes to “W YPAO ON”.

• YPAO OFF: The CinemaStation uses speaker

settings configured by manual setup.

• If a warning occurs during the YPAO measurement process, “W YPAO ON” appears in the display. If this happens, use or to switch the display.

• If you select “YPAO OFF”, settings are returned to their previously set values.

Auto Speaker Setup (YPAO)

BASIC OPERATION

Notes

• In the YPAO mode, you can make fine adjustments for YPAO speaker settings such as level and distance, etc.

• If you make fine adjustments to your YPAO speaker settings, these are reflected whenever you select the YPAO mode.

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Auto Speaker Setup (YPAO)

■ Error and warning messages

If an error or warning message appears, check the cause and follow the remedy corresponding to the message, then carry out the setup procedure once more (page 21).

Error messages before setup

Error message Cause Remedy

Connect MIC

Unplug HP

Error and warning messages during setup

Message Cause Remedy

NO FRONT L

NO FRONT R

NO SURR L

NO SURR R

NO SIGNAL

CANCEL

Optimizer microphone is not connected. • Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the

Headphones are connected. • Unplug the headphones.

The front left channel signal is not detected. • Select the front speakers with SPEAKER A or B.

The front right channel signal is not detected. • Select the front speakers with SPEAKER A or B.

The left surround channel signal is not detected. • Check the left surround speaker connection.

The right surround channel signal is not detected. • Check the right surround speaker connection.

The optimizer microphone does not detect test tones. • Check the microphone setting.

• The setup procedure was cancelled due to user activity.

• The setup procedure was cancelled because YPAO ON/OFF was pressed.

YPAO MIC jack on the front panel.

• Check the front left speaker connection.

• Check the front right speaker connection.

• Check the speaker connections and placement.

• Perform the setup procedure again. Do not adjust VOLUME (etc.) during the auto setup procedure.

Error messages after setup

If “WARNING” appears in the display after measurement is complete:

Press or . The error message appears. If multiple errors are detected, press or to switch between them.

Message Cause Remedy

W PHASE L

W PHASE R

W PHASE C

W PHASE SR L

W PHASE SR R

The speaker polarity (+/–) for the front left channel is incorrect. This message may appear even if the speaker is connected correctly.

The speaker polarity (+/–) for the front right channel is incorrect. This message may appear even if the speaker is connected correctly.

The speaker polarity (+/–) for the center channel is incorrect. This message may appear even if the speaker is connected correctly.

The speaker polarity (+/–) for the surround left channel is incorrect. This message may appear even if the speaker is connected correctly.

The speaker polarity (+/–) for the surround right channel is incorrect. This message may appear even if the speaker is connected correctly.

• Check the speaker connection for the proper polarity (+ or –).

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Auto Speaker Setup (YPAO)

Message Cause Remedy

W LEVEL L

W LEVEL R

W LEVEL C

W LEVEL SR L

W LEVEL SR R

W LEVEL SW

W DIST L

The volume level of the front left speaker is outside the specified range. (No level correction is made.)

The volume level of the front right speaker is outside the specified range. (No level correction is made.)

The volume level of the center speaker is outside the specified range. (No level correction is made.)

The volume level of the surround left speaker is outside the specified range. (No level correction is made.)

The volume level of the surround right speaker is outside the specified range. (No level correction is made.)

The volume level of the subwoofer is outside the specified range. (No level correction is made.)

The front left speaker is placed too far away from the listening position.

• Readjust the speaker installation so that all speakers are set in locations with similar conditions.

• Check the speaker connections.

• Use speakers of similar quality and efficiency.

• Readjust the speaker installation so that all speakers are set in locations with similar conditions.

• Check the speaker connections.

• Use speakers of similar quality and efficiency.

• Readjust the speaker installation so that all speakers are set in locations with similar conditions.

• Check the speaker connections.

• Use speakers of similar quality and efficiency.

• Readjust the speaker installation so that all speakers are set in locations with similar conditions.

• Check the speaker connections.

• Use speakers of similar quality and efficiency.

• Readjust the speaker installation so that all speakers are set in locations with similar conditions.

• Check the speaker connections.

• Use speakers of similar quality and efficiency.

• Readjust the speaker installation so that all speakers are set in locations with similar conditions.

• Check the speaker connections.

• Use speakers of similar quality and efficiency.

• Adjust the output volume of the subwoofer.

• Bring the speaker closer to the listening position.

BASIC OPERATION

W DIST R

W DIST C

W DIST SR L

W DIST SR R

W DIST SW

W NOISY

The front right speaker is placed too far away from the listening position.

The center speaker is placed too far away from the listening position.

The surround left speaker is placed too far away from the listening position.

The surround right speaker is placed too far away from the listening position.

The subwoofer is placed too far away from the listening position.

Background noise is too loud. • Try the setup procedure in a quiet environment.

• Bring the speaker closer to the listening position.

• Bring the subwoofer closer to the listening position.

• Turn off noisy electric equipment like air conditioners etc., or move them away from the optimizer microphone.

Notes

• If a phase warning appears, adjustments are made, but they may not be optimal. In this case, follow the remedy and carry out the setup procedure again (page 21).

• If a level warning appears, no adjustments are made. In this case, follow the remedy and carry out the setup procedure again (page 21).

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Enjoying Sound Field Programs (DSP Programs)

Digital Sound Field Processor (DSP) programs feature a variety of sound fields that allow you to enjoy movies and music. At the touch of a button, the DSP program automatically sets your speaker settings, such as reflected sound, reverberant sound and the delay time for each channel to match your audio source.

• You can change the delay time for each DSP program as necessary. For information on the default delay time and how to change it, refer to “DSP Program Delay Time Settings” (page 68).

• The CinemaStation has other sound field effects not listed below. Also, you can enjoy DSP programs with headphones or low volume. For details, refer to “Enjoying DSP Programs in a Variety of Ways” (page 60).

• Feel free to choose a sound field program based on your listening preference, and not purely on the name of the program itself.

• To play back 2ch sources such as CDs faithful to the original sound, turn off the DSP program feature. For details, refer to “Enjoying 2ch sources with all speakers (Dolby Pro Logic II)” (page 58).

• Experiment with different sound field effects until you find the DSP program that you feel best matches your source. For details, refer to “Enjoying Sound with Specific Speakers” (page 57).

Movie programs

Each time you press the MOVIE button, the program changes as follows:

Action

MOVIE

Drama

Sci-Fi

Spectacle

Theater

Action

Enhances the stereoscopic effect for a thrilling sense of presence only found in an action movie.

Drama

Expresses surround sounds softly so that voice and dialog are clear and crisp.

Sci-Fi (Science Fiction)

Fills the space with music and sound that have an eerie sense of reality. Suitable for serious science fiction that has a good story line.

Spectacle

Expresses super-wide spaces. Suitable for a movie that has a powerful visual impact.

Theater

Preserves the power of Dolby or DTS Surround for experiencing the rich acoustical presence of a movie theater.

Music programs

Each time you press the MUSIC button, the program changes as follows:

Music Video

MUSIC

Classic Hall

Jazz Club

Rock Concert

5ch Stereo

Music Video

Magnifies the feeling of listening to live rock or jazz in a concert hall. The screen image and sound field space stretch out to the fullest, engulfing you in an atmosphere of excitement.

Classic Hall (The Munich Philharmonic Hall)

Puts you in a front row seat at the Munich Philharmonic Hall, surrounded in calm, voluptuous sound.

Jazz Club (The Bottom Line)

Reproduces the acoustics of sitting right in front of the stage at The Bottom Line, a popular New York City jazz club. Experience the lively, realistic throb of a wide stage.

Rock Concert (The Roxy Theater)

Recreates the acoustic personality of a nightclub seating for an audience of about 460.

5ch Stereo

Fills the space with sound and allows all listeners to enjoy the same high-quality sound no matter where they are sitting or standing in the room. A DSP program that is especially suitable for home parties.

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Sports program

Press the SPORTS button. Live Sports

SPORTS

In a live stereo sports broadcast, announcer voices are central, engulfed in the cheers and emotional whirl of the stadium.

Game program

Press the GAME button. Game

GAME

Gives TV games extra depth and surround. You can enjoy TV games with monaural or stereo sound.

Enjoying Sound Field Programs (DSP Programs)

BASIC OPERATION

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Setting the Sleep Timer

If you set the Sleep Timer, the CinemaStation automatically turns to the Standby mode after the specified time.

Press SLEEP to select the time setting.

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

AUDIO

SELECT

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

TEST

VOLUME

POWER

SUBTITLE

SHIFT

SLEEP

VIDEO

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

SURR

START

RETURN

A-B

SLEEP

Each time you press the SLEEP button, the time setting changes as follows:

SLEEP 120 min

SLEEP 90 min

SLEEP 60 min

SLEEP 30 min

SLEEP OFF

The “SLEEP” indicator lights up in the CinemaStation display.

• The Sleep Timer only works for the CinemaStation. It does not turn off other equipment connected to the CinemaStation.

• The Sleep Timer cancels if you turn the CinemaStation to the Standby mode.

• The CinemaStation stores the mode or playback settings in its memory when it automatically turns to the Standby mode. You can use those settings when you turn on the CinemaStation next time.

CINEMA

■ To cancel the Sleep Timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly to select “SLEEP OFF”.

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Changing DVD Settings on the TV (On-Screen Menu)

You can change the various settings for DVD playback using the menu displayed on the TV screen (On-Screen Menu) connected to the CinemaStation. For details on the available menu items, refer to “On-Screen Menu guide” (page 30).

Operating the On-Screen Menu

In this procedure, we adjust the color saturation for example. The actual screen may differ depending on the selected menu.

ON SCREEN

DVD/CD

STANDBY/ON

SELECT

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

AUDIO

A B C D E

CINEMA

TV INPUT

MODE

ENTER

TUNER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

TEST

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

SHIFT

SLEEP

START

RETURN

VOLUME

VIDEO

ENTER

1 Press DVD/CD, then press ON SCREEN to

display the On-Screen Menu on your TV.

2 Press or to select a main menu item

(Preferences) , then press .

Preferences

Toolbar

Setup

Features

Picture

3 Press or to select a submenu item

(Picture) , then press .

Saturation

Features

Picture

Contrast

Color settings

Brightness

Sharpness

4 Press or to select a setting item

(Saturation).

Video shift

Saturation

Contrast Color settings

BASIC OPERATION

5 Press or to adjust the setting for the

selected item.

You can also use or depending on the selected item.

Video shift

Saturation

Contrast Color settings

6 Press ENTER.

7 To exit the On-Screen Menu, press ON

SCREEN.

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Changing DVD Settings on the TV (On-Screen Menu)

On-Screen Menu guide

Main Menu Submenu Setting Item Function

Preferences Features Status window

Picture Video shift

Saturation

Contrast

Color settings (Colour settings)

Brightness

Sharpness

Toolbar Program Clear All

Tracks

Program

Play list (Playlist)

View Zoom

Angle

Chapter Preview

Rotate

Play Option Audio

Disc Navigation

Sub-title (Subtitle)

Search Frame by Frame

Fast

Time

Slow

Slide Show Picture Time

Sets the status information display to “On” or “Off”. On: You can display or hide status information using the

STATUS button on the remote control. Status information includes disc type and total time or elapsed time of the current track/chapter.

Off: Status information does not appear.

Adjusts the screen position (+1 to +7).

Adjusts the picture color saturation (–7 to +7).

Adjusts the picture contrast (–7 to +7).

Adjusts the picture shade. Select a setting from “Rich”, “Natural”, “Soft” and “Animation”. If you select “Personal”, you can manually adjust each image setting.

Adjusts the picture brightness (–7 to +7).

Adjusts the picture sharpness (–7 to +7).

Clears the Program Play contents. (page 36)

Selects chapters or tracks for Program Play. (page 35)

Sets Program Play to “On” or “Off” (page 36).

Shows the Program Play contents. (page 36)

Enlarges the picture. (page 42)

Switches the picture angle. (page 41)

When this item is set, you can preview the beginning of each chapter in turn.

Rotates a JPEG image to –180°, –90°, 0°, 90°, or 180°. The image is rotated counter-clockwise for negative values, and clockwise for positive values.

Selects the audio language. (page 40)

Selects a title, chapter, or track to play.

Selects the subtitle language. You can only select languages the disc contains. (page 40)

Advances/reverses one frame at a time. Frame Reverse is not available with video CDs.

Sets the playback speed to –8, –4, +1, +4, or +8x (negative number to reverse and positive number to advance).

Specifies an elapsed time for playback. (page 34)

Sets the playback speed to –1, –1/2, –1/4, –1/8, 0, +1/8, +1/4, +1/2, or +1x (negative number to reverse, 0 to pause, and positive number to advance).

Sets the duration for each image to Slow, Medium or Fast for JPEG slide show playback.

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Changing DVD Settings on the TV (On-Screen Menu)

Main Menu Submenu Setting Item Function

Setup Access Disc lock

Change PIN

Enter PIN

Parental level

Country

TV shape

TV system

Video Output (For U.K. and Europe models: When connecting the TV to

Sets Disc lock to “On” or “Off”. (page 44)

Changes the password. (page 45)

Enters the password. (page 44)

Sets the Parental Control level (0 to +8). (page 43)

Selects the country in which you are using the CinemaStation.

Sets the screen aspect of your TV to “4:3 panscan”, “4:3 letterbox”, or “Wide-screen (Widescreen)”.

Sets the video signal system of your TV to “NTSC”, “PAL”, or “AUTO”. When using a TV compatible with both NTSC and PAL, set this to “AUTO”. When using Progressive Scan (page 46), set this to “NTSC” or “PAL” that matches to your TV.

Sets the output signal of the AV MONITOR OUT jack to “YUV” or “RGB”. When connecting your TV to the MONITOR OUT (S VIDEO) jack, set this to “YUV”.

the AV MONITOR OUT jack, press s again to display “YUV<->RGB”. Otherwise, skip this step.)

Language Default Sub-title

(Default Subtitle)

Menu Language

Default Audio

Audio Menu Digital output

Features PBC

Selects a default subtitle language. When playing a disc, the CinemaStation automatically uses the selected language for the subtitle. If you play a disc that is not compatible with the selected language, another language will be selected automatically.

Select the language for the On-Screen Menu.

Selects a default audio language. When playing a disc, the CinemaStation automatically uses the selected language for the audio. If you play a disc that is not compatible with the selected language, another language will be selected automatically.

Sets the output signal of the OPTICAL OUT jack to “All” or “PCM Only”. All: Outputs all types of digital signals that the CinemaStation

can reproduce. PCM Only: Converts the signal to PCM before outputting it (except for DTS sources). (When “PCM Only” is selected, signals will not be output from the speakers, VCR OUT jack or OPTICAL OUT jack during DTS playback.)

Sets video CD playback control to “On” or “Off”. On: Playback control is activated, and you can display or hide a

disc menu using the MENU button on the remote control (page 39).

Off: Disc menus do not appear on the TV screen.

BASIC OPERATION

*1Before configuring items in this menu, refer to the manual for your TV to make sure of the correct settings. Incorrect settings may

disable TV functions. If this happens and you cannot operate the On-Screen Menu due to the failure, carry out the procedure below.

■ To recover TV settings from a failure

Press DVD/CD.

Press s (for about 5 seconds) until “NTSC<->PAL” appears in the CinemaStation Display.

For U.K. and Europe models: When connecting the TV to the AV MONITOR OUT jack, press s again to display “YUV<->RGB”. For all other models: Skip this step.

Press e to switch the settings.

If “NTSC/PAL SET” or “YUV/RGB SET” appears in the CinemaStation display, the recovery procedure is complete.

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Supported Disc Types

You can enjoy movie or music discs with CinemaStation. Since some CinemaStation disc operations are limited to specific disc types, the supported disc types are indicated using the icons shown below. Each icon means that the operation is limited to the corresponding disc type. For information on supported disc standards and disc usage notes, refer to “Disc Information” (page 86) and “Handling a disc” (page 87). Operations with no icon indicated are available for all disc types.

DVD video Video CD Music CD

DVD-V

VCD

About MP3 and JPEG picture discs

Root

Album (Folder)

Track (File)

You can play MP3 files recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW with similar uses as a music CD. The CinemaStation regards folders in the MP3 disc as albums, and files as tracks (as shown on the left). Also you can play JPEG picture files recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW. For details about how to play JPEG picture discs, refer to “Enjoying JPEG Images” (page 47).

What is MP3?

“MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3)” is a standard technology and format for compressing an audio sequence into a small-sized file. However it preserves the original level of sound quality when it is played.

Notes

• Depending on recording conditions such as recording software settings, the CinemaStation may not be able to play the disc or play tracks in the order they were recorded.

• The CinemaStation is compatible with a bit rate range of 32, 64, 96, 128, 192, or 256 kbps and variable bit encoded MP3 files.

• The CinemaStation is compatible with a sampling frequency of 32, 44.1, or 48 kHz.

What is JPEG?

“JPEG” is a compression format for still images. With only a slight drop in image quality (part of the data is removed), still image data can be compressed to approximately 1/10 to 1/100 of its original size.

Notes

• The Program Play feature is not available for JPEG images.

• This unit does not support the progressive JPEG format.

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Basic Playback Operations

Follow the procedures below to carry out basic disc playback operations. The CinemaStation also provides various useful functions for disc playback. For details, refer to “Useful Playback Operations” (page 34).

■ To advance frame-by-frame

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

AUDIO

SELECT

A B C D E

TV INPUT

MODE

ENTER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

SHIFT

SLEEP

START

Number buttons

e a

CHCH

■ To start playback

Press p.

■ To stop playback

Press s.

Whenever you stop playback, the CinemaStation automatically memorizes the stopping position, and the message “To start playback from the beginning, press s once more. To resume playback from where it was stopped, press

h, playback resumes from where it left off.

press

h.” appears. If you

■ To pause playback

Press e. To return to normal playback, press p.

DVD-V

Press e to pause playback, then press e repeatedly. Each time you press e, playback advances one frame at a time. To return to normal playback, press p.

■ To fast reverse or fast forward

To fast reverse, press w. To fast forward, press f. Each time you press the button, the speed changes (reverse: –4, –8, or –32x, forward: 4, 8, or 32x).

Notes

• –32 and 32x are not available for music CD playback.

• The speakers do not produce any sound if you fast forward/ reverse while playing a Dolby Digital or DTS disc.

■ To slow reverse and slow forward

DVD-V

Press e to pause playback, then press w to slow reverse or press f to slow forward. Each time you press w or f, the speed changes (reverse: –1/8, –1/4, or –1/2x, forward: 1/8, 1/4, or 1/2x). To return to normal playback, press .

Note

The slow reverse feature is not available for video CD playback.

■ To skip chapters (tracks)

To skip to the start of the current chapter (track), press b. To skip to the next chapter (track), press a. To skip to the previous chapter (track), quickly press b twice.

VCD

ENJOYING MOVIE AND MUSIC DISCS

Note

The Skip feature may not work properly when using Playback Control (page 39) to play a video CD.

■ To specify a track for playback

VCD

Use the Number buttons to enter the track number you want to play. To enter 2-digit number, press a number button for the second digit place, then press a number button for the first digit place.

You can also use the On-Screen Menu (page 29) to advance frame-by-frame, fast or slow reverse/forward. Reversing frameby-frame is available only with the On-Screen Menu.

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Useful Playback Operations

You can enjoy movie or music discs with various useful features on the CinemaStation. For information on basic disc playback operations, refer to “Basic Playback Operations” (page 33).

Specifying an elapsed time for playback (Time Search)

You can specify an elapsed time where you want playback to start. The Time Search feature is only available with the On-Screen Menu (page 29).

Notes

• This feature is not available during Program Play of a video CD.

• The Time Search feature is not available during Program Play of a video CD.

ON SCREEN

ENTER

DVD/CD

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

AUDIO

SELECT

CINEMA

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

SHIFT

SLEEP

TEST

VOLUME

VIDEO

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

START

RETURN

Number buttons

2 Press or to select “Toolbar”, then

press .

Program

Preferences

Toolbar

Setup

View

Play Option

3 Press or to select “Search”, then

press .

View

Play Option

Frame by Frame

Fast

Time

Slow

4 Press or to select “Time”, then press

Frame by Frame

Fast

Time

Slow

0:00:28

5 Press or to select a parameter (hour,

minute, or second), then use the number buttons to enter the time where you want to start playback.

Frame by Frame Fast

Slow

Cursor

0:02:09Time

1 Press DVD/CD, then press ON SCREEN to

display the On-Screen Menu on your TV.

6 Press ENTER to start playback from the

specified position.

7 To exit the On-Screen Menu, press ON

SCREEN.

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Useful Playback Operations

Customizing playback order (Program Play)

You can customize the playback order for chapters or tracks stored in the disc. Also, you can display the playback order, disable the Program Play feature, or clear all Program Play contents after customizing the playback order. The Program Play feature is available only with the On-Screen Menu (page 29).

Notes

• In this procedure, we use the DVD disc for example. The actual screen may differ depending on the disc type you use.

• The Playback Control feature (page 39) is not available during Program Play of a video CD.

ON SCREEN

DVD/CD

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

AUDIO

SELECT

CINEMA

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

SHIFT

SLEEP

TEST

VOLUME

VIDEO

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

START

RETURN

ENTER

Press

to select “Program”, then

press .

Press

Program

View

Play Option

Audio

Disc Navigation

Sub-title

to select “Tracks”, then press

Clear all

Tracks

Program

Play list

T1 C1

5 When using a DVD or video CD, press or

to select the title and press , then press or to select the chapter you want to store as a Program Play content and press ENTER. When using a music CD, press or to select the track you want to store as a Program Play content, then press ENTER.

Program

Preferences

Toolbar

Setup

View

Play Option

Repeat this step until you store all desired chapters (tracks). To select chapters in another title, press .

6 Press to return to the screen in step 3,

then press ON SCREEN to exit the On-Screen Menu.

The Playback mode indicator (“PROG”) lights up in the CinemaStation display and Program Play starts automatically. If playback does not start automatically, press p.

ENJOYING MOVIE AND MUSIC DISCS

1 Press DVD/CD, then press ON SCREEN to

display the On-Screen Menu on your TV.

Press

to select “Toolbar”, then press

Program

Preferences

Toolbar

Setup

View

Play Option

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Useful Playback Operations

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN

ON SCREEN MENU

YPAO

STATUS

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

START

ON/OFF

AUDIO

SELECT

CINEMA

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

SHIFT

SLEEP

TEST

VOLUME

VIDEO

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

START

RETURN

■ To check Program Play contents

You can check the chapters (tracks) you stored as Program Play contents.

1 Carry out steps 1 to 3 in the “Customizing

playback order (Program Play)” procedure

(page 35).

2 Press or to select “Play list”

(“Playlist”), then press .

3 Press or to scroll the list of chapters

(tracks).

■ To enable/disable Program Play

The CinemaStation automatically enables Program Play if you customize playback order. This playback order remains even after playback of all chapters (tracks) stored as the Program Play contents are finished. To return to normal playback, follow the procedure below to disable Program Play. Even if you disable it, the playback order remains in the memory until you clear it, so you can use the playback order again by enabling Program Play and pressing p.

1 Carry out steps 1 to 3 in the “Customizing

playback order (Program Play)” procedure

(page 35).

2 Press or to select “Program”, then

press .

3 Press or to select “On” or “Off”.

Note

If you press and remove the disc you made Program Play settings for, the settings are cancelled.

■ To clear Program Play contents

Follow the procedure below to clear all Program Play contents.

1 Carry out steps 1 to 3 in the “Customizing

playback order (Program Play)” procedure

(page 35).

2 Press or to select “Clear All”, then

press p.

The message “Cleared” appears on the TV screen and

all Program Play contents are cleared.

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Useful Playback Operations

Repeating playback (Repeat Play)

You can repeat single chapter (track), single title, or entire disc. Also, you can set two points (start and end points) to repeat the specified section of a title (track) with A-B Repeat (page 38).

Notes

• Repeat Play may not work depending on DVD disc types.

• Repeat Play does not work while playing back a video CD using the Playback Control feature (page 39).

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

AUDIO

SELECT

A B C D E

CINEMA

TV INPUT

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

SHIFT

SLEEP

TEST

VOLUME

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

START

RETURN

VIDEO

REPEAT

SHIFT

1 Play back the disc, title, or chapter (track)

you want to repeat.

For details, refer to “Basic Playback Operations” (page 33).

2 While holding down SHIFT, press REPEAT to

select the Repeat Play mode.

Every time you press the button, the display on the TV screen changes as follows:

DVD Video

↓

Off (Normal playback)

↓

Repeat (Repeat Play for currently playing chapter)

↓

Title (Repeat Play for currently

playing title)

↓

Disc (Repeat Play for currently playing disc)

Video CD/Music CD

↓

Off (Normal playback)

↓

Repeat (Repeat Play for currently playing track)

↓

Disc (Repeat Play for currently playing disc)

Repeat Play starts and the following playback mode indicator lights up in the CinemaStation display.

REP: Repeats the title, chapter or track. REP ALL: Repeats the disc.

ENJOYING MOVIE AND MUSIC DISCS

■ To cancel Repeat Play

While holding down SHIFT, press REPEAT to select “Off”.

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Useful Playback Operations

■ To repeat between two points (A-B Repeat)

You can repeat the specified section of a title (track) by setting two points (start and end points).

Notes

• Repeat Play may not work depending on DVD disc types.

• You can use A-B Repeat only within one title (track).

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

AUDIO

SELECT

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

TEST

VOLUME

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

SHIFT

SLEEP

START

RETURN

VIDEO

A-B

SHIFT

1 Play back the title or track that includes the

section you want to repeat.

For details, refer to “Basic Playback Operations” (page 33).

2 At the position where you want to set as the

start point of the repeat section, hold down SHIFT and press A-B.

“ Repeat A” appears on the TV screen and the playback mode indicator (“REP A-” lights up in the CinemaStation display).

3 At the position where you want to set as the

end point of the repeat section, hold down SHIFT and press A-B again.

A-B Repeat starts. “ A/B” appears on the TV screen and the

playback mode indicator (“REP A-B” lights up in the CinemaStation display).

■ To cancel A-B Repeat

While holding down SHIFT, press A-B. “ A/B Off” appears on the TV screen, and A-B Repeat

is cancelled.

CINEMA

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Operating disc menus (DVD menu/ Video CD Playback Control)

Many DVDs and video CDs include original navigational menus called “DVD menus” and “video CD Playback Control menus”. These menus provide a convenient way to operate the disc. Follow the procedure below to use a DVD menu or video CD Playback Control with the CinemaStation.

Note

Menu contents or operation method of each disc may vary. For information about the disc you are using, refer to the operating instructions in the disc’s menu or on its jacket.

TEST

VOLUME

DVD-V

RETURN

VIDEO

■ To operate the DVD menu

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

ENTER

STATUS

ENTER

ON/OFF

TV VOL

MUTE

AMP

DVD/CD

VCR

TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

CINEMA

Useful Playback Operations

■ To operate the video CD Playback Control menu

If you play back a video CD that includes the Playback Control feature, the menu automatically appears on the TV screen. To operate the Playback Control feature with the CinemaStation remote control, use the following buttons.

Number buttons: Selects an item.

a: Moves to the next screen. b or RETURN: Returns to the previous screen.

Note

The Playback Control feature does not work during Program Play (page 35).

VCD

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

AUDIO

SELECT

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

POWER

SUBTITLE

SHIFT

SLEEP

TEST

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

SURR

START

A-B

CHCH

RETURN

Number buttons

RETURN

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1 Press MENU.

The DVD menu appears on the TV screen.

Depending on the disc, the DVD menu may automatically appear after the disc is loaded.

2 Press / / / to select a menu item,

then press ENTER.

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Selecting Audio and Subtitle Languages

DVD-V

You can select audio and subtitle languages for DVD playback. Also, you can set default languages for DVD playback with the On-Screen Menu. For details on setting default languages, refer to “On-Screen Menu guide” (page 30).

Note

This selection is available only with multi-language compatible discs. Also, languages available for each disc may vary. For information about the disc you are using, refer to the operating instructions in the disc’s menu or on its jacket.

1 While playing a disc or pausing, hold down

SHIFT and press AUDIO or SUBTITLE.

ON SCREEN

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

AUDIO

SELECT

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

POWER

SUBTITLE

SHIFT

SLEEP

TEST

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

START

RETURN

SUBTITLEAUDIO Number

buttons

SHIFT

CHCH

The audio language selection screen or subtitle language selection screen appears on the TV screen.

Audio language selection screen

Audio

Subtitle language selection screen

Sub-title

1 ja

2 ja

3 en

1 ja

2 ja

3 en

2 Press or or the number buttons to

select the language you want to use for audio or subtitle.

You can also select a language by pressing AUDIO or SUBTITLE while holding down SHIFT.

3 To exit the language selection screen, press

ON SCREEN.

■ To turn off the subtitle

Select “None” in step 2 above.

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Selecting a Viewing Angle

DVD-V

You can select a viewing angle for DVD playback.

Note

This selection is available only with multi-angle compatible discs. Also, viewing angles available for each disc may vary. For information on your disc, refer to the operating instructions in the DVD menu or on its jacket.

1 While playing a disc or pausing, hold down

ANGLE

ON SCREEN

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

SELECT

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

AUDIO

A B C D E

MODE

TV INPUT

ENTER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

TEST

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

SHIFT

SLEEP

START

RETURN

SHIFT and press ANGLE.

The viewing angle selection screen appears on the TV

Number buttons

SHIFT

screen.

Viewing angle selection screen

Angle

2 Press or or the number buttons to

CHCH

select the viewing angle.

You can also select a viewing angle by pressing ANGLE while holding down SHIFT.

ENJOYING MOVIE AND MUSIC DISCS

3 To exit the viewing angle selection screen,

press ON SCREEN.

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Zooming Images

DVD-V

You can zoom in a specified part of picture during DVD playback. The Zoom feature is available only with the On-Screen menu (page 29).

ON SCREEN

DVD/CD

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

ANGLE

SELECT

SURROUND

REPEAT

NIGHT

CENTER

SET MENU

TV INPUT

TV CH

A B C D E

START

ON/OFF

CINEMA

SLEEP

PTY SEEK

MODE

ENTER

TEST

VOLUME

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

YPAO

STATUS

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

SURR

SHIFT

START

VIDEO

A-B

RETURN

Press

5 Press / / / to specify the center

of a zooming part (+ mark position), then press ENTER.

Each time you press ENTER, the zooming scale changes as follows:

Zoom

Angle

Chapter Preview

to select “

Zoom in

Zoom

”, then press

↓

Zoom 2 (2x)

1 Press DVD/CD, then press ON SCREEN to

display the On-Screen Menu on your TV.

↓

Zoom 4 (4x)

↓

Zoom 8 (8x)

2 Press or to select “Toolbar”, then

press .

↓

Zoom 1 (original scale)

Press

Preferences

Toolbar

Setup

Program

View

Play Option

Program

View

Play Option

to select “

Zoom

Angle

Chapter Preview

View

”, then press

6 To exit the On-Screen Menu, press ON

SCREEN.

■ To return to the original scale

Select “Zoom 1” in step 5 above.

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Restricting Playback (Parental Control)

DVD-V

You can set playback restrictions for certain discs using Parental Control. Only users who know the password can access the locked discs.

Setting the Parental Control level

You can restrict playback according to a predetermined level (Parental Control level). For information on the Parental Control level of each disc, refer to the instruction on its jacket.

ON SCREEN

DVD/CD

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

AUDIO

SELECT

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

TEST

VOLUME

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

SHIFT

SLEEP

START

RETURN

VIDEO

Number buttons

4 Press or to select “Enter PIN”, then

press .

Disc lock

Parental level

Enter PIN

Change PIN Country

* * * *

5 Press the number buttons to enter the

password (4 digits).

Disc lock

Parental level

Enter PIN

Change PIN

Country

* * * *

Notes

• The default password is “0000”. To change the password, carry

out the “Changing the password” procedure (page 45).

• If you forget your password, press s four times instead of

entering the password. The restricted icon appears. If you press s another four times, “Enter the new PIN” appears.

6 Press or to select “Parental level”,

then press .

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CINEMA

1 Press DVD/CD, then press ON SCREEN to

display the On-Screen Menu on your TV.

2 Press or to select “Setup”, then

press .

Access

Language

Audio Menu

Features

to select “Access”, then

Disc lock

Parental level

Enter PIN

Change PIN Country

Press press .

Preferences

Toolbar

Setup

Access

Language

Disc lock

Parental level

Enter PIN

Change PIN

7 Press or to adjust the Parental Control

level, then press ENTER.

Disc lock

Parental level

Enter PIN Change PIN

0: Parental Control is off. (Users can play all discs without entering the password.) 1 to 7: Users cannot play a disc that is rated above the level without entering the password. (The smaller the number, the stricter the Parental Control level.) 8: Users can play all discs without entering the password.

To exit the On-Screen Menu, press ON SCREEN.

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Restricting Playback (Parental Control)

Locking discs

You can use this function to lock all video discs to restrict playback. Only those discs you select to unlock in “Playing locked discs” are available for access.

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN

ENTER

ON SCREEN MENU

YPAO

STATUS

TV VOL

1 Carry out steps 1 to 5 in the “Setting the

Parental Control level” procedure (page 43).

2 Press or to select “Disc lock”, then

press .

START

ON/OFF

AUDIO

SELECT

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

POWER

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

Number buttons

A-B

REPEAT

CENTER

SURR

SHIFT

SLEEP

PTY SEEK

ENTER

TEST

VOLUME

MUTE

START

CHCH

RETURN

Playing locked discs

Follow the procedure below to access a locked disc by entering the password.

1 Load a disc into the disc tray.

If the disc is locked, the password input screen appears on the TV screen.

2 Press or to select “Play once” or

“Play always”, then press . Play once: Requires that the password be entered

when playing the disc next time. Play always: Does not require that the password be entered when playing the disc next time.

3 Use the number buttons to enter the

password (4 digits).

Playback starts.

• Even if you select “Play always”, you can change the setting to “Play once” by pressing s within 10 seconds after the icon

appears on the TV screen.

• The CinemaStation automatically memorizes disc information for up to 120 discs. If you load the 121st disc, the CinemaStation automatically deletes the disc information for the first (oldest) one.

Disc lock

Parental level

Enter PIN

Off

3 Press or to select “On”, then press

ENTER.

Disc lock

Parental level

Enter PIN

Off

4 To exit the On-Screen Menu, press ON

SCREEN.

■ To disable a lock applied to a disc

Select “Off” in step 3.

Notes

• The default password is “0000”. To change the password, carry out the “Changing the password” procedure.

• If you forget your password, press s four times instead of entering the password. The restricted icon appears. If you press s another four times, “Enter the new PIN” appears.

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Changing the password

Follow the procedure below to change the password to access locked disc.

1 Carry out steps 1 to 5 in the “Setting the

Parental Control level” procedure (page 43).

2 Press or to select “Change PIN”,

then press .

Restricting Playback (Parental Control)

3 Use the number buttons to enter the current

password (4 digits).

Notes

• The default password is “0000”.

• If you forget your password, press s four times instead of entering the password. The restricted icon appears. If you press s another four times, “Enter the new PIN” appears.

4 Use the number buttons to enter the new

password (4 digits).

5 Use the number buttons to re-enter the new

password (4 digits) for confirmation.

To exit the On-Screen Menu, press ON SCREEN.

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Enjoying High-Quality Video (NTSC/Progressive Scan)

DVD-V

Progressive Scan is video that represent a frame with one pass of sequential scan lines whereas interlace output video, which is usually adopted for most TVs, represents a frame with two passes. Progressive Scan provides better video quality by reducing picture noises. To enjoy DVDs with Progressive Scan, you need to connect the CinemaStation to a TV that has component video input jacks compatible with Progressive Scan. For details on connections, refer to “Other connection methods” (page 12). Also, Progressive Scan is available only for NTSC signal output. You can set the video signal system of your TV to “NTSC” with the On-Screen Menu (page 29).

PROGRESSIVE (MEMORY)

■ To turn on the Progressive Scan mode

While disc playback is stopped, press and hold PROGRESSIVE (MEMORY) on the CinemaStation for 2 seconds or longer. The Progressive Scan mode is activated and the “PROGRESSIVE” indicator lights up in the CinemaStation display.

■ To turn off the Progressive Scan mode

While disc playback is stopped, press and hold PROGRESSIVE (MEMORY) on the CinemaStation for 2 seconds or longer.

• When the Progressive Scan mode is off, the CinemaStation provides video with interlace output mode.

• During playback, you cannot switch between the Progressive Scan mode and the interlace output mode.

Notes

• If you play video with a 4:3 aspect ratio on a 16:9 wide television screen, Progressive Scan may fill the screen top to bottom. In this case, change the screen aspect setting of your TV with the On-Screen Menu (page 29). If you cannot adjust the ratio, press PROGRESSIVE (MEMORY) to turn off the Progressive Scan mode (use the interlace output mode).

• When the Progressive Scan mode is activated, a video signal will only output from the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks. Since the COMPONENT VIDEO jack and Progressive Scan are available only for DVD playback, you cannot enjoy sources other than DVDs with the Progressive Scan mode.

• CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE “STANDARD DEFINITION” OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR VIDEO MONITOR COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS UNIT, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. This unit is compatible with the complete line of YAMAHA projectors (including the DPX-1, DPX-1000, DPX-1100, LPX-500 and LPX-510), and YAMAHA plasma displays (including the PDM-1, PDM-4210 and PDM-4210E).

For U.K. and Europe models only

• When “Video Output” is set to an item other than “YUV”, Progressive Scan is not available.

• When this unit is connected to a PAL monitor and you are playing back a PAL disc, if “TV system” is set to “AUTO” in the On-Screen Menu (page 29), Progressive Scan is not available.

• When “TV system” is set to “NTSC” in the On-Screen Menu (page 29), Progressive Scan is available only with NTSC signals (PAL signals are converted into NTSC signals).

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Enjoying JPEG Images

You can view JPEG pictures in a commercial JPEG CD or personally recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW disc on the TV screen.

ENTER

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

ANGLE

SURROUND

SELECT

REPEAT

NIGHT

CENTER

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

A B C D E

CINEMA

TV INPUT

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

PTY SEEK

TEST

VOLUME

SHIFT

SLEEP

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

START

RETURN

VIDEO

1 Load a disc in the disc tray.

Playback starts automatically and thumbnails appear on the TV screen. To move through the list of thumbnails, press

b or a.

a p

2 Press / / / to select the

thumbnail, then press ENTER.

To return to the thumbnail screen, press MENU.

3 Press p to start the slide show.

To stop the slide show, press s. To return to the thumbnail screen, press MENU.

You can configure the slide show setting or rotate pictures with the On-Screen Menu. For details, refer to “On-Screen Menu guide” (page 30).

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Tuning Radio Stations

The CinemaStation provides several methods for tuning AM/FM radio stations, such as Auto Tuning (FM only), Manual Tuning (AM/FM) and Preset Tuning (AM/FM). Follow the procedure below to tune your favorite radio stations.

About the display

123

1 Preset group

Displays the preset group (page 51).

2 Preset number

Displays the preset number (page 51).

3 Mode indicator Preset mode: Displays a colon.

Tuning mode: No colon is displayed. 4 Band

Displays the band (AM or FM).

5 Frequency

Displays the frequency.

Tuning radio stations automatically (Auto Tuning)

If the radio wave reception is strong in your area, Auto Tuning is a quick and useful way to tune radio stations.

d PRESET/TUNING u PRESET/BAND

Display

Press PRESET/BAND on the CinemaStation to select FM (Tuning mode) or AM (Tuning mode).

Each time you press the button, the mode changes as follows:

↓

“FM” (Tuning mode)

↓

“AM” (Tuning mode)

↓

“FM:” (Preset mode)

Press AUTO/MAN’L to select Auto Tuning mode.

Make sure “AUTO” lights up in the CinemaStation display.

PROG REP

3 Press PRESET/TUNING u or d to select the

radio station you want to receive.

The CinemaStation automatically detects radio stations that have strong signals for your selection.

A-B

ALL

AUTO/MAN’L

SLEEP

AUTO ST

Lights up

MEMORY

TUNED

Tuning radio stations manually (Manual Tuning)

If the radio wave reception is weak in your area, tune radio stations manually.

Press PRESET/BAND on the CinemaStation to select FM (Tuning mode) or AM (Tuning mode).

Each time you press the button, the mode changes as follows:

↓

“FM” (Tuning mode)

“AM” (Tuning mode)

“FM:” (Preset mode)

2 Press AUTO/MAN’L to select Manual Tuning

mode.

Make sure “AUTO” disappears from the CinemaStation display.

3 Press PRESET/TUNING u or d to adjust the

frequency.

If you use Manual Tuning for FM stations, the CinemaStation’s radio wave reception mode automatically changes to the monaural mode to increase the signal quality.

↓

PROG SLEEP REP

A-B

ALL

MEMORY

TUNED

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Selecting preset radio stations (Preset Tuning)

If you preset your favorite radio stations with Auto Preset (page 51) or Manual Preset (page 52) on the CinemaStation, you can tune the radio stations simply by selecting the preset group and number.

PRESET d

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

AUDIO

SELECT

A B C D E

MODE

TV INPUT

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

SURR

SHIFT

SLEEP

START

A-B

A/B/C/D/E u PRESET

Tuning Radio Stations

■ To switch frequency and RDS modes

While receiving an FM RDS station (an RDS indicator lights up), press FREQ/RDS.

AUTO ST

MEMORY

TUNED PTY PTY

Each time you press the button, the mode changes as follows:

PTY

HOLD

Lights up

RDS mode

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1 Press A/B/C/D/E to select the preset group of

the radio station you want to listen to.

Each time you press the button, the preset group changes.

2 Press d PRESET/TUNING u to select the

preset number of the radio station you want to listen to.

“TUNED” lights up in the CinemaStation display and the radio plays.

You can also select preset radio stations by pressing A/B/C/D/E and d PRESET/TUNING u on the CinemaStation.

Receiving FM RDS stations (U.K. and Europe models only)

RDS (Radio Data System) is a transmission system for FM stations used mainly in the U.K. and Europe. RDS transmissions include various types of information such as PS (Program Service), PTY (Program Type), RT (Radio Text), and CT (Clock Time). Follow the procedure below to receive FM stations by the RDS transmissions on the CinemaStation.

PRESET d FREQ/RDS

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

YPAO

STATUS

AUDIO

SELECT

START

ON/OFF

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

TV INPUT

A B C D E

PTY SEEK

MODE START

ENTER

TEST

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

SURR

SHIFT

SLEEP

A-B

CHCH

RETURN

u PRESET PTY SEEK

START PTY SEEK MODE

RDS mode OFF

About information type

RDS includes the following types of information.

• PS (Program Service)

Displays the station name.

• PTY (Program Type)

Displays the program type (genre). For details, refer to the “Program Type (genre)” list (page 50).

• RT (Radio Text)

Displays text information related to the RDS broadcast. (Shows an under bar for a non-identifiable character.)

• CT (Clock Time)

Displays the current time. (Shows the message “CT WAIT” when time data cannot be received properly.)

Notes

• The available RDS information types vary depending on the station.

• If the FM RDS station’s signal transmission is too weak, the CinemaStation may not be able to receive RDS information completely. In particular, RT (Radio Text) information uses a lot of bandwidth, so it may not be available even when other modes are selectable.

• RDS information may not transmit under weak radio wave conditions. In this case, press AUTO/MAN’L on the CinemaStation to let the CinemaStation’s radio wave reception mode automatically change to the monaural mode to increase the signal quality.

• If radio wave interference occurs, the message “...WAIT” appears in the CinemaStation display. In this case, the CinemaStation cannot receive RDS information.

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Tuning Radio Stations

■ To select stations by program type (genre)

You can tune FM RDS stations by selecting a program type (genre). Once you select a program type, the CinemaStation automatically searches for FM RDS stations currently broadcasting the corresponding programs.

1 Press PTY SEEK MODE.

The program type you selected last time appears in the CinemaStation display.

2 Press PRESET u or d to select the program

type you want to listen to.

The available program types are as follows:

Program Type (genre)

NEWS News AFFAIR Current Affairs INFO General Information SPORT Sports EDUCATE Education DRAMA Drama CULTURE Culture SCIENCE Science VARIED Light Entertainment POP M Pops ROCK M Rock M.O.R. M Middle-Of-the-Road Music (easy-listening) LIGHT M Light Classics CLASSICS Serious Classics OTHER M Other Music

■ To cancel steps 1 or 2

Press PTY SEEK MODE twice.

3 Press PTY SEEK START to start searching

stations.

“PTY HOLD” lights up in the CinemaStation display during a search.

TUNED

PTY PTY

HOLD

Lights up

If the CinemaStation finds a FM RDS station that matches the program type you selected, the radio plays.

4 Repeat step 3 until the CinemaStation finds

your favorite FM RDS station.

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Presetting Radio Stations

You can preset your favorite radio stations automatically (FM stations only) or manually to tune the stations simply by selecting the preset group and number. The CinemaStation can store up to 40 stations (5 groups x 8 stations) in its memory.

■ To specify a starting group and number

Presetting FM stations automatically (Auto Preset)

If the FM radio wave reception is strong in your area, Auto Preset is a quick and useful way to preset FM radio stations. If you want to preset AM stations or the FM radio wave reception is weak in your area, preset stations manually (page 52).

PRESET/BANDA/B/C/D/E

MEMORY

Display

1 Press PRESET/BAND on the CinemaStation

to select FM (Preset mode).

Each time you press the button, the mode changes as follows:

“FM” (Tuning mode)

“AM” (Tuning mode)

“FM:” (Preset mode)

Press AUTO/MAN’L to select Auto Preset mode.

Make sure “AUTO” lights up in the CinemaStation display.

Press and hold MEMORY for about three seconds.

“MEMORY” and “AUTO” blinks in the CinemaStation display, then Auto Preset starts at the frequency currently selected toward higher frequency in a few seconds. When Auto Preset finishes, “MEMORY” and “AUTO” turns off and the CinemaStation automatically applies a preset group and number to each detected FM station.

↓

PROG REP

AUTO/MAN’L

d PRESET/TUNING u

SLEEP

AUTO ST

MEMORY

TUNED

Lights up

A-B

ALL

You can specify a preset group and number that store the first detected FM station. Also, you can start Auto Preset at the frequency currently selected toward higher or lower frequency.

1 Carry out steps 1 and 2 in the “Presetting FM

stations automatically (Auto Preset)” procedure on this page.

2 Press and hold MEMORY for about three

seconds.

The MEMORY indicator blinks in the display.

3 While MEMORY is blinking, press A/B/C/D/E

to select the starting preset group, then press PRESET/TUNING u or d to select the preset start number.

4 Press PRESET/BAND to turn off the colon (:),

then press PRESET/TUNING u or d.

76.0

When you press PRESET/TUNING d, Auto Preset starts at the frequency currently displayed and tunes toward the lower frequencies, and when you press PRESET/TUNING u, Auto Preset tunes toward the higher frequencies.

• When presetting a radio station, the CinemaStation automatically sets the reception mode (stereo or monaural) at the same time.

• Auto Preset automatically stops after searching the whole frequency range or detecting 40 stations.

• If you select a preset number that has been already applied to other station, it will be replaced with the new station.

• If the MEMORY indicator stops blinking before you perform step 3 above, Auto Preset is cancelled and you must start the procedure again.

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Presetting Radio Stations

Presetting radio stations manually (Manual Preset)

If you want to preset AM stations or FM radio wave reception is weak in your area, follow the procedure below to preset radio stations manually.

MEMORY

Display

1 Tune the radio station you want to preset.

For details, refer to “Tuning Radio Stations” (page 48).

2 Press MEMORY.

“MEMORY” blinks in the CinemaStation display for about five seconds.

3 Press A/B/C/D/E to select the preset group

(A to E) to where you want to store the currently selected station.

Make sure the colon (:) appears in the CinemaStation display.

Appears

4 Press d PRESET/TUNING u to select the

preset number (1 to 8) to where you want to store the currently selected station.

5 Press MEMORY.

The CinemaStation applies the selected preset group and number to the station.

• When presetting a radio station, the CinemaStation automatically sets the reception mode (stereo or monaural) at the same time.

• If you select a preset number that has been already applied to other station, it will be replaced with the new station.

• If the MEMORY indicator stops blinking before you perform step 3 above, Auto Preset is cancelled and you must start the procedure again.

A/B/C/D/E

d PRESET/TUNING u

630

Changing the order of preset radio stations

Follow the procedure below to change the order of preset radio stations. In this procedure, we switch the radio stations preset to E1 and A5 for example.

PRESET/BAND

d PRESET/TUNING u

1 Select the radio station preset to E1.

For details, refer to “Selecting preset radio stations (Preset Tuning)” (page 49).

2 Press and hold PRESET/BAND for about

three seconds.

“E1” and “MEMORY” blink in the CinemaStation display.

3 While MEMORY is blinking, press A/B/C/D/E

to select the preset group “A”, then press d PRESET/TUNING u to select the preset number “5”.

“A5” and “MEMORY” blink in the CinemaStation display.

4 Press PRESET/BAND.

“EDIT E1-A5” appears in the CinemaStation display and the order of the stations changes.

If the MEMORY indicator stops blinking before you perform step 3 above, Auto Preset is cancelled and you must start the procedure again.

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Playing Back External Sources

POWER

AUDIO

SELECT

NIGHT

CENTER

SURR

SHIFT

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

REPEAT

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

CINEMA

AMP

DVD/CD

VCR

VIDEO

TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

POWER

AUDIO

SELECT

NIGHT

CENTER

SURR

SHIFT

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

REPEAT

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

CINEMA

AMP

DVD/CD

VCR

VIDEO

TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

If you connect an external AV component to CinemaStation, you can enjoy AV sources played back on that component with CinemaStation. For details on connection methods, refer to “Connecting External AV Components” (pages 14 to

17). Also, you can operate the component using the CinemaStation remote control by setting a remote control code (page 72).

Note

Make sure you read the owner’s manual for your external AV component before making any connections or operating it.

TV playback

If you connect the VIDEO IN L/R (AUDIO) jacks on the CinemaStation to the audio output L/R jacks on your TV using an audio pin cable (page 12), you can enjoy TV sounds with the CinemaStation.

STANDBY/ON

()

1 Turn on the TV, then press STANDBY/ON

( ) to turn on the CinemaStation.

SURROUND

MODE

PTY SEEK

VIDEO

START

VCR playback

If you connect the VCR IN L/R (AUDIO VIDEO) jacks on the CinemaStation to the audio/video output L/R jacks on your VCR using an audio/video cable (page 15), you can enjoy VCR sounds with the CinemaStation.

Note

When you set the “Input Assign” to “VCR” (page 78) and “Input Mode” to “AUTO” (page 79) in the Set Menu, the CinemaStation outputs the source from the OPTICAL IN jack if any source is input from it. To listen to the source input from the VCR IN jacks, stop playback on the equipment connected to the OPTICAL IN jack.

STANDBY/ON

()

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

VCR

ENJOYING EXTERNAL AV SOURCES

2 Press VIDEO.

1 Turn on the TV and VCR, then switch the TV

input to which the CinemaStation is connected.

2 Press STANDBY/ON ( ) to turn on the

CinemaStation.

3 Press VCR.

4 Start playback on the VCR.

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Playing Back External Sources

POWER

AUDIO

SELECT

NIGHT

CENTER

SURR

SHIFT

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

REPEAT

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

CINEMA

AMP

DVD/CD

VCR

VIDEO

TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

Game console playback

If you connect the VIDEO IN L/R (AUDIO/VIDEO) jacks on the CinemaStation to the audio/video output L/R jacks on your game console using an audio/video cable (page 16), you can enjoy game sounds with the CinemaStation.

You can also connect the CinemaStation and a game console with the digital connection (page 16).

Note

When you set the “Input Assign” to “VIDEO” (page 78) and “Input Mode” to “AUTO” (page 79) in the Set Menu, the CinemaStation outputs the source from the OPTICAL IN jack if any source is input from it. To listen to the source input from the VIDEO IN jacks, stop playback on the equipment connected to the OPTICAL IN jack.

STANDBY/ON

()

SURROUND

VIDEO

1 Turn on the TV and game console, then

switch the TV input to which the CinemaStation is connected.

2 Press STANDBY/ON ( ) to turn on the

CinemaStation.

3 Press VIDEO.

4 Start playing a game.

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Recording AV Sources With External AV Components

POWER

AUDIO

SELECT

NIGHT

CENTER

SURR

SHIFT

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

REPEAT

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

CINEMA

AMP

DVD/CD

VCR

VIDEO

TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

If you connect an external recorder to the CinemaStation, you can record AV sources played back on the CinemaStation or external AV equipment. For details on the connection methods, refer to “Connecting External AV Components” (pages 14 to 17). Also, you can operate those equipment with the CinemaStation remote control by setting the remote control codes (page 72).

Note

Make sure you read the manuals for your equipment to operate them.

Recording audio sources with CinemaStation

If you connect the OPTICAL OUT (DIGITAL AUDIO) jack on the CinemaStation to the optical digital input jack on an external recorder such as a CD recorder or MD recorder using optical cables (page 17), you can record audio sources from the CinemaStation.

Notes

• Radio stations are not output from the OPTICAL OUT jack. To record AM/FM broadcasts, use a commercially available audio cable to connect the VCR OUT jack on the CinemaStation to the analog input jack on your recorder.

• Be sure to perform a test recording before an actual recording.

• Sound field effects on the CinemaStation cannot be recorded with external recorders.

• Turning off the external recorder connected to the CinemaStation may distort playback sounds or reduce the volume. In this case, turn on external recorder.

• The volume level, audio quality, and sound field effect settings have no effect on the recorded sound during recording. However, in the DVD/CD mode, the output sound for recording may cut off if any of the operations below are performed. – Output a test tone. – Change a DSP program. – Connect/disconnect the headphones.

• Depending on the recorder, some DTS software audio signals may not record properly.

• The CinemaStation outputs a signal from the DIGITAL IN jack only to the DIGITAL OUT jack. The signal input from the DIGITAL IN jack is not output from the analog output jacks, and the signal input from the analog input jacks is not output from the DIGITAL OUT jacks.

• Audio recordings that you make cannot be used for any purpose other than private enjoyment without the consent of the copyright holder.

STANDBY/ON

()

1 Turn on the recorder, then press STANDBY/

ON ( ) to turn on the CinemaStation.

2 Use the Input selection buttons to select the

input source, then start playback.

3 Start recording on the recorder.

■ About timer playback/recording

You can use a commercially available audio timer for playback and recordings. Since available operations vary depending on the product, read the manual for it.

• When the CinemaStation is in the standby mode, the timer automatically recalls the CinemaStation’s memory contents (e.g. input source, AM/FM frequency) for playback or recording.

• If you want to perform timer recording without hearing sounds, reduce the volume level before timer recording starts. The volume level has no effect on the recorded sound.

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

Input selection buttons

ENJOYING EXTERNAL AV SOURCES

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Recording AV Sources With External AV Components

POWER

AUDIO

SELECT

NIGHT

CENTER

SURR

SHIFT

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

REPEAT

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

CINEMA

AMP

DVD/CD

VCR

VIDEO

TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

Copying video component sources to a video cassette

If you use analog connections to connect a VCR and video component to the CinemaStation (pages 15 to 16), you can copy video component sources to a video cassette on the VCR.

Note

Copying video sources guarded by copy protection may result in picture distortion of the recording due to copy protection signals.

STANDBY/ON

()

SURROUND

VIDEO

1 Turn on the TV, video component and VCR,

then switch the TV input to the input connected to the CinemaStation.

2 Press STANDBY/ON ( ) to turn on the

CinemaStation.

3 Press VIDEO.

4 Prepare to record with the VCR.

For example, insert a video cassette into the VCR and switch the VCR input to external. For details on VCR operations, refer to the manual for your VCR.

5 Start playback on the video component and

start recording on the VCR.

For details on VCR operations, refer to the manual for your VCR.

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Enjoying Sound with Specific Speakers

You can enjoy movies or music with various sound effects produced by the specified speakers.

Enjoying 6.1/5.1ch sources with all speakers including a virtual speaker (Matrix 6.1)

You can use Matrix 6.1 to produce virtual surround back sound from your left and right surround speakers, creating a realistic sense of surround back sound (sound that travels from directly in front of the listening position to directly in back of it). When you play a 6.1ch source such as a Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS-ES disc, you can enjoy Dolby Digital plus Matrix 6.1 or DTS plus Matrix 6.1 sounds without adjusting any settings. Also, you can enjoy

5.1 channel sources with Matrix 6.1.

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

AUDIO

SELECT

CINEMA

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

TEST

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

SURR

SHIFT

SLEEP

START

VOLUME

VIDEO

A-B

RETURN

MATRIX 6.1

AMP

1 Press AMP.

2 Press MATRIX 6.1 to select the mode.

Each time you press the button, the mode changes as follows:

↓

AUTO

↓

Matrix 6.1

↓

OFF

• AUTO

When playing back a 6.1 channel source (Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS-ES), the sound is automatically switched either to Dolby Digital plus Matrix 6.1 or DTS plus Matrix 6.1 audio. If you play a 5.1 channel source with this mode, a virtual surround back speaker is not created.

• Matrix 6.1

Select this mode to play a 5.1 channel source with Matrix 6.1. Sound outputs from a virtual surround back speaker.

• OFF

The Matrix 6.1 decoder is not enabled. Even if you play a Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS-ES disc, no sound outputs from the virtual surround back speaker.

When the Matrix 6.1 decoder is working, “MATRIX” lights up in the CinemaStation display and “6.1” appears beside the DSP program name (e.g. “Action 6.1”).

Notes

• Some Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS-ES discs do not contain a signal (flag) that CinemaStation cannot recognize automatically. To play this type of disc with 6.1ch sound, press MATRIX 6.1 to select “Matrix 6.1”.

• Turning on the CinemaStation automatically sets the parameter to “AUTO”.

• In the following cases, 6.1ch sound playback is not available. – “SUR.” is set to “NON” in the Set Menu (page 77). – Stereo playback is selected (no sound field effect) (page 63).

– Headphones are connected to the SILENT CINEMA jack

on the CinemaStation. – A Dolby Digital KARAOKE source is being played. – The DSP program is set to “5ch Stereo” (page 26). – Dolby Digital or DTS is set to “SUR. STANDARD”

(page 62).

SOUND OPTIONS

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Enjoying Sound with Specific Speakers

Enjoying 2ch sources with all speakers (Dolby Pro Logic II)

Dolby Pro Logic II converts a 2ch source into virtual multi-channel source for enjoying 2ch sounds with all speakers.

SURROUND

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

AUDIO

SELECT

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

SHIFT

SLEEP

TEST

VOLUME

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

START

RETURN

VIDEO

SELECT

AMP

1 Play the 2ch source (e.g. music) you want to

listen to.

2 Press AMP.

3 Press SURROUND.

4 Press SELECT to select “PL II”.

5 Press SURROUND to select “PL II” mode.

Each time you press the button, the mode changes as follows:

↓

PL II Movie

↓

PL II Music

↓

PL II Game

• PL II Movie: Suited for movie audio sources.

• PL II Music: Suited for music audio sources.

• PL II Game: Suited for game audio sources.

• You can also switch the mode by pressing the DSP buttons on the CinemaStation.

• You can make detailed settings for PL II Music. For details, refer to “Configuring Dolby Pro Logic II Music Settings” (page 67).

CINEMA

Note

When a monaural source is being played, Dolby Pro Logic II is not available.

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Enjoying Sound with Specific Speakers

Enjoying DSP programs with the front speakers only (Virtual CINEMA DSP)

Since Virtual CINEMA DSP processes an audio input source to reproduce virtual surround speakers, you can enjoy DSP program only with the front speakers.

SET

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

AUDIO

SELECT

A B C D E

CINEMA

TV INPUT

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

TUNER

AMP

VCR

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

SLEEP

TEST

VOLUME

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

SHIFT

START

RETURN

VIDEO

AMP

DSP program buttons

1 Play the source you want to listen to.

2 Press AMP.

3 Press the DSP program button to select the

DSP program you want to use.

For details, refer to “Enjoying Sound Field Programs (DSP Programs)” (page 26).

4 Set “SUR” to “NON” in the Set Menu.

For details, refer to “Configuring Various Parameters (Set Menu)” (page 75).

When Virtual CINEMA DSP is activated, “VIRTUAL” lights up in the CinemaStation display.

Note

Virtual CINEMA DSP playback is not available in the following cases.

– During stereo playback (no sound field effects are applied). – When headphones are connected to the SILENT

CINEMA jack on the CinemaStation. – When a Dolby Digital KARAOKE source is being played. – When the DSP program is set to “5ch Stereo”, “PRO

LOGIC”, “SUR. STANDARD”, “PLII Movie”, “PLII Music”,

or “PL II Game”. – While test tones are being output.

SOUND OPTIONS

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Enjoying DSP Programs in a Variety of Ways

You can enjoy the presence of sound effects with DSP programs even when you use headphones or reduce the volume level.

Listening with headphones (“SILENT CINEMA”)

“SILENT CINEMA” allows you to enjoy multi-speaker simulation sounds with headphones.

* “SILENT CINEMA” is a registered trademark of YAMAHA

CORPORATION.

SILENT CINEMA jack

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

SELECT

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

AUDIO

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

SUBTITLE

SHIFT

SLEEP

TEST

VOLUME

POWER

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

START

RETURN

1 Connect the headphones to the SILENT

CINEMA jack on the CinemaStation.

2 Play the source you want to listen to.

3 Press AMP.

4 Press a DSP program button to select the

DSP program you want to use.

For details, refer to “Enjoying Sound Field Programs (DSP Programs)” (page 26).

• When “SILENT CINEMA” is activated, the SILENT CINEMA indicator lights up in the CinemaStation display.

• The CinemaStation mixes LFE channel audio and other channel audio.

• If you do not select a DSP program, the headphone produces normal stereo sound (see “Enjoying original Dolby and DTS sounds” on page 62).

• When headphones are connected to the SILENT CINEMA jack on the CinemaStation, sound does not output from any speaker regardless of whether sound field effect is on or off.

AMP

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

CINEMA

TUNER

VIDEO

VCR

AMP

DSP program buttons

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Enjoying DSP Programs in a Variety of Ways

Listening at low volume (Night Listening)

Since Night Listening tones down large sound effect and clears speech or vocal sounds, you can enjoy DSP programs even at low volume.

NIGHT

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

AUDIO

SELECT

CINEMA

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

TEST

VOLUME

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

SURR

SHIFT

SLEEP

START

RETURN

VIDEO

A-B

AMP

DSP program buttons

1 Play the source you want to listen to.

2 Press AMP.

3 Press a DSP program button to select the

DSP program you want to use.

For details, refer to “Enjoying Sound Field Programs (DSP Programs)” (page 26).

4 Press NIGHT.

When Night Listening is working, “Night L. ON” appears in the CinemaStation display.

■ To return to normal playback

Press NIGHT again. “Night L. OFF” appears in the CinemaStation display.

Note

When headphones are connected to the SILENT CINEMA jack on the CinemaStation, Night Listening is not available.

SOUND OPTIONS

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Enjoying High-Quality Sound

You can play back Dolby, DTS, and 2ch sources true to the original sound.

Enjoying original Dolby and DTS sounds

You can play back original sounds processed with Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS.

SURROUND

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

SELECT

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

AUDIO

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

SHIFT

SLEEP

TEST

VOLUME

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

START

RETURN

VIDEO

SELECT

AMP

1 Play the source you want to listen to.

2 Press AMP.

3 When playing a 2ch source, press

SURROUND, then press SELECT to select “PRO LOGIC”. When playing a source other than a 2ch source, press SURROUND.

The CinemaStation automatically selects one of the following modes depending on the input source.

• Dolby Digital: “PRO LOGIC” appears and

q DIGITAL lights up in the CinemaStation

display.

• DTS: “SUR. STANDARD” appears and t

lights up in the CinemaStation display.

CINEMA

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Enjoying High-Quality Sound

Enjoying original 2ch sound (Stereo)

You can play back original stereo sounds such as music CDs with the front speakers.

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

AUDIO

SELECT

CINEMA

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

SHIFT

SLEEP

TEST

VOLUME

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

START

RETURN

VIDEO

STEREO

AMP

1 Play the 2ch source you want to listen to.

2 Press AMP.

3 Press STEREO.

The sound field effect turns off and Stereo playback starts.

If Stereo is activated, “STEREO” appears in the CinemaStation display.

■ To turn off Stereo playback (turn on the sound field effect)

Press STEREO again.

• Either front speakers or subwoofer produce(s) LFE channel

sounds depending on the “BASS” setting in the Set Menu (page 77).

• If “BASS” is set to “BOTH” or “FRONT” is set to “SML” in

the Set Menu (page 77), the subwoofer produces low tones.

Notes

• If Stereo playback is selected (no sound field effect), either

center speaker or surround speakers produce(s) no sound.

• If Stereo playback is selected (no sound field effect) and “D.

Range” is set to “MIN” in the Set Menu (page 78), the volume may become very low. In this case, turn off Stereo playback.

• If you play a Dolby Digital or DTS sound when Stereo playback

is selected (no sound field effect), the volume balance of the front speakers may be disturbed because the compressed dynamic range mixes the front speaker’s channel sounds. In this case, turn off Stereo playback.

SOUND OPTIONS

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ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE DURING PLAYBACK

Adjusting the Speaker Balance During Playback

The speaker settings configured by YPAO (page 21) are suitable for most conditions. However, depending on room conditions or listening position, you may need to adjust the speaker balance manually. This adjustment is important because it brings out the maximum effect of the DSP program, and faithfully reproduces the acoustic characteristics of Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital and DTS. You can adjust the speaker balance using test tones or playback source.

Since the following procedures base on the volume level of the front speakers, you cannot adjust the front speaker’s L/R balance with these procedures. To adjust the L/R balance of the front speakers, refer to “Configuring Various Parameters (Set Menu)” (page 75).

Notes

• Disconnect the headphones from the SILENT CINEMA jack on the CinemaStation before starting the setup procedure.

• Adjust the speaker balance at your listening position with the remote control.

Adjusting the speaker balance with test tones

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

AMP

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

1 Press AMP.

2 Press TEST.

The CinemaStation starts to output test tones.

AUDIO

SELECT

A B C D E

CINEMA

TV INPUT

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

SLEEP

TEST

VOLUME

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

SHIFT

START

RETURN

VIDEO

TEST

VOLUME +/–

While a test tone is output from the front left speaker, press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume to appropriate level.

4 While a test tone is output from the speaker

you want to adjust, press or to adjust it to the same volume level as the front left speaker.

The name of the speaker currently outputting a test tone appears in the CinemaStation display. Test tones are output in the following order:

Front (R)Front (L)

Subwoofer

Surround (L)

When you finished the adjustment, press TEST.

• The volume level adjustment range is –10 to +10 dB.

• If you raise the volume level of the center and/or surround L/R speakers to +10 dB and this is still less than the front speaker, set “F. Level” to –10 dB in the Set Menu (page 77) and carry out this procedure again.

Notes

• If “CENTER” is set to “NON” in the Set Menu (page 77), you cannot adjust the center speaker volume.

• If “SUR.” is set to “NON” in the Set Menu (page 77), you cannot adjust the surround speaker volume.

• If “BASS” is set to “FRONT” in the Set Menu (page 77), you cannot adjust the subwoofer volume.

• The test tone output from the subwoofer is different from the others, but this is not a defect.

Center

Surround (R)

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Adjusting the Speaker Balance During Playback

Adjusting the speaker balance during playback

If you feel the speaker balance is not proper during audio playback, follow the procedure below.

SW +/–

AMP

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

AUDIO

SELECT

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

TEST

VOLUME

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

SHIFT

SLEEP

START

RETURN

VIDEO

CENTER +/–

SURR +/–

1 Press AMP.

2 Adjust the volume level of each speaker.

To adjust the center speaker volume, press CENTER +/–. To adjust the surround speaker volume, press SURR +/–. To adjust the subwoofer volume, press SW +/–.

• We recommend that you first adjust the speaker balance with test tones. For details, refer to “Adjusting the speaker balance with test tones” (page 64).

• The volume level adjustment range is –10 to +10 dB.

• You cannot adjust the left and right surround speakers individually with this procedure. To adjust them individually, carry out the “Adjusting the speaker balance with test tones” procedure (page 64).

• If you set one of the surround speakers to max (+10 dB) or min level (–10 dB), you cannot raise or reduce the volume level of another surround speaker with this procedure.

Notes

• If “CENTER” is set to “NON” in the Set Menu (page 77), you cannot adjust the center speaker volume.

• If “SUR.” is set to “NON” in the Set Menu (page 77), you cannot adjust the surround speaker volume.

• If “BASS” is set to “FRONT” in the Set Menu (page 77), you cannot adjust the subwoofer volume.

ADVANCED CONFIGURATION

CINEMA

Page 71

Adjusting the Speaker Balance During Playback

■ To adjust the speaker balance for 5ch Stereo DSP programs

You can adjust the speaker balance applied to “5ch Stereo” DSP programs.

1 Play a source.

2 Press AMP.

MUSIC

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

AUDIO

SELECT

CINEMA

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

TEST

VOLUME

POWER

SUBTITLE

SHIFT

SLEEP

VIDEO

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

SURR

START

A-B

RETURN

AMP

3 Press MUSIC to select “5ch Stereo”.

For details, refer to “Enjoying Sound Field Programs (DSP Programs)” (page 26).

4 Press or to select the speaker of

which you want to adjust the volume level.

Each time you press the button, the speaker changes as follows:

↓

CT LEV (Center)

↓

RL LEV (Surround L)

↓

RR LEV (Surround R)

5 Press or to adjust the speaker volume

level.

Specify the speaker volume level (e.g. 100: Max., 50: Half, 0: Min.). The factory setting is 100.

Notes

• The volume level adjusted with this procedure replaces the volume adjusted with the CENTER button, SURR button or test tones while using “5ch Stereo” DSP programs. Although the CinemaStation display does not show the change in level, the actual volume level changes according to the settings you made in step 5 you specified.

• If “CENTER” is set to “NON” in the Set Menu (page 77), you cannot adjust the center speaker volume.

• If “SUR.” is set to “NON” in the Set Menu (page 77), you cannot adjust the surround speaker volume.

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Configuring Dolby Pro Logic II Music Settings

You can configure the parameters for Dolby Pro Logic II Music to fine-tune the sound field effect.

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

ANGLE

SURROUND

SELECT

REPEAT

NIGHT

CENTER

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

A B C D E

CINEMA

TV INPUT

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

PTY SEEK

TEST

VOLUME

SHIFT

SLEEP

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

START

RETURN

VIDEO

1 Carry out the “Enjoying 2ch sources with all

speakers (Dolby Pro Logic II)” procedure (page 58) and select “PL II Music”.

2 Press or to select “PANORAMA”,

“DIM.” or “CT WIDTH”.

For details on each parameter, refer to “About the Dolby Pro Logic II Music parameters” below.

3 Press or to configure the parameter.

4 To configure other parameters, repeat steps

2 and 3.

■ About the Dolby Pro Logic II Music parameters

ADVANCED CONFIGURATION

PANORAMA

Gives front L/R channel sound a wraparound effect, distributed throughout the entire surround sound field, for an expansive feeling. Function: Expands the front sound field of Dolby Pro Logic II.

Selection item: OFF/ON Default setting: OFF

DIM. (Dimension)

Adjusts the difference in volume between front and surround channels to the volume balance you desire. Function: Adjusts the difference between front surround sound field and surround volume. Variable range: –3 (stronger toward the surround direction) to +3 (stronger toward the front direction)

Default setting: STD (Standard)

CT WIDTH

Distributes the center channel sound to the left and right. Function: Expands audio from the front sound field to the left and right. Variable range: 0 to 7 If set to 0 center channel sound will only output from the center speaker. As the value rises center channel sound is incrementally distributed to the L/R speakers. When set to 7, sound will only output from the L/R speakers.

Default setting: 3

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DSP PROGRAM DELAY TIME SETTINGS

DSP Program Delay Time Settings

Each DSP program is designed to draw out the maximum effect from the source audio. The CinemaStation provides the DSP programs with optimum value of parameters including reflected sound, reverberant sound and delay time. Among these parameters, you can change the delay time to match to your speaker positions. Delay time is the time gap in playback between front speaker audio and surround speaker audio. The bigger the value becomes the later the surround audio plays back, and the larger the sound space feels. Since delay time is preset at an optimum value for each DSP program, the default value (page 69) will work well for your listening enjoyment. However, depending on the audio source or listening environment, you can adjust each DSP program the way you like.

SURROUND

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

AUDIO

SELECT

CINEMA

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

SLEEP

TEST

VOLUME

POWER

SUBTITLE

SHIFT

VIDEO

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

SURR

START

RETURN

1 Play a source.

A-B

SELECT

2 Press AMP.

3 Select the DSP program for which you want

to adjust the delay time.

To select a Movie, Music, Sports, or Game DSP program, press the corresponding DSP program button (MOVIE, MUSIC, SPORTS or GAME). To select Dolby Digital or DTS, press SURROUND. To select Dolby Pro Logic (PRO LOGIC), press SURROUND, then press SELECT to select

AMP

DSP program buttons

“PRO LOGIC”. To select Dolby Pro Logic II, press SURROUND, press SELECT to select “PL II”, then press SURROUND to select the PL II mode (Movie, Music, or Game).

4 Press or .

“DELAY” appears in the CinemaStation display.

5 Press or to adjust the delay time of the

selected DSP program.

• You can also adjust the delay time of Matrix 6.1.

• With “SP Distance” in the Set Menu (page 78), you can adjust the delay time of the center speaker.

Notes

• Depending on the input source, unnatural sound effects may be produced if you raise the delay time too much. In this case, reduce the delay time.

• While adjusting the delay time, you hear no sound temporarily.

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■ Program default settings

DSP Program Delay Time Settings

Program

Group

MOVIE 1 Action* 20

MUSIC 1 Music Video 21

SPORTS 1 Live Sports 10 GAME 1 Game 36

Program Name

Action 6.1** 15

2Drama* 20

Drama 6.1** 15

3Sci-Fi* 20

Sci-Fi 6.1** 15

4 Spectacle* 23

Spectacle 6.1** 15

5 Theater* 20

Theater 6.1** 5

2 Classic Hall 30 3 Jazz Club 30 4 Rock Concert 15

Default Setting

(ms)

Program Name

PRO LOGIC* (Dolby Pro Logic)

SUR. STANDARD** (Dolby Digital, DTS)

PL II Movie* (Dolby Pro Logic II Movie)

PL II Music* (Dolby Pro Logic II Music)

PL II Game* (Dolby Pro Logic II Game)

* 2ch source ** Multi-channel source Items without an asterisk (*/**) appearing next to them can be either 2ch or multi-channel sources.

Default Setting

(ms)

ADVANCED CONFIGURATION

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CONFIGURING THE AUDIO INPUT SIGNAL SETTING

Configuring the Audio Input Signal Setting

You can play back most audio sources without a problem with the factory audio input signal setting (AUTO). However, depending on your needs, you can configure the audio input mode to specify an input signal type that can be used on the CinemaStation. Also, you can check the type of the audio signal currently input into the CinemaStation (page 71) with the CinemaStation display.

• You can also switch input modes for the currently selected input

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

ANGLE

SURROUND

SELECT

REPEAT

NIGHT

CENTER

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

CINEMA

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

PTY SEEK

TEST

VOLUME

SHIFT

SLEEP

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

START

RETURN

VIDEO

Input selection buttons

by pressing and holding INPUT on the CinemaStation.

• If a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is input while the input mode is set to “AUTO”, the CinemaStation automatically select the most suitable decoder for the signal.

• With “Input Mode” in the Set Menu (page 79), you can set the mode that the CinemaStation automatically selects when it is turned on.

Notes

• You cannot set “ANLG” for the DVD/CD input selection button.

• You cannot switch input mode for the button if no external AV equipment is connected to the corresponding input jacks.

• To play back a DTS signal, be sure to set the input mode to “AUTO” or “DTS”. Setting the mode to “ANLG” may produce noises or no sounds.

• The following conditions may happen if a DTS signal is input while the input mode is set to “AUTO”. – If the CinemaStation detects a DTS signal, it automatically

switches to DTS mode (t lights up). Once DTS audio playback finishes, the t blinks for a while. While it is blinking, you cannot play back audio source other than DTS signals. If you want to play normal PCM audio soon after DTS playback, set the input mode to “AUTO” again.

– If the DTS signal is interrupted when you perform Search or

Skip, the t may blink. If this condition continues for over 30 seconds, the Input mode automatically changes from DTS to normal digital (PCM) and the t goes out.

1 Press and hold the Input selection button for

the current input source until the input mode you want to select appears in the CinemaStation display.

While holding down the button, the input mode changes as follows:

↓

AUTO

↓

DTS

↓

ANLG

AUTO: Plays a source according digital signals priority

over analog signals.

DTS: Plays only DTS signals. ANLG: Plays only analog signals.

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Configuring the Audio Input Signal Setting

Checking the Audio Input Signal Type

You can check the information on the audio input signal currently played back on the CinemaStation.

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

1 Play the source of which you want to check

the audio input signal type.

2 Press AMP.

3 Press STEREO

Stereo playback starts.

AUDIO

SELECT

CINEMA

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

SLEEP

TEST

VOLUME

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

SHIFT

START

RETURN

VIDEO

STEREO

AMP

4 Press .

Audio input signal information appears on the CinemaStation display. Each time you press the button, information changes depending on the input source.

• Audio input signal type

Shows the format of the audio signal. When the digital audio input cannot be recognized, the mode is automatically set to analog audio input.

• Audio channels (only for Dolby Digital and

DTS)

Shows the number of audio channels the input signal contains. For example, “in: 3/2/LFE” indicates 3 front channels, 2 surround channels, and LFE. “1+1” indicates main/sub audio in bilingual broadcasts or other 2-channel audio, and MLT indicates audio with 3 channels or more.

• Frequency (fs) (only for digital signals)

Shows the frequency sampling of the input signal. If the sampling frequency cannot be measured, “unknown” appears.

• Bit rate (rate) (only for Dolby Digital and

DTS)

Shows the amount of data the input signal contains per second. If the bit rate cannot be measured, “unknown” appears.

• Flag (flg) (only for Dolby Digital and DTS)

Shows the recognition signal (flag) the input signal contains. If the flag cannot be recognized, “None” appears.

■ About digital signals that exceed 48 kHz

CinemaStation’s digital input jack supports a sampling frequency up to 96 kHz. Before connecting an AV equipment to the digital input jack, read the manual for it to check the sampling frequency. Also, be sure to the following notes when inputting a digital signal that exceeds 48 kHz.

• DSP Programs are not selectable. You can only listen to normal 2ch stereo from the front speakers.

• During playback, you cannot adjust the volume level of center and surround L/R speakers.

• Depending on the “Setting speaker sizes (Speaker Set)” settings in the Set Menu (page 77), the Subwoofer may output sound.

ADVANCED CONFIGURATION

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CONTROLLING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

Controlling External Components

In addition to controlling this unit, you can operate your TV, VCR, CD recorder or MD recorder with the CinemaStation remote control by selecting the appropriate remote control code (refer to “LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES” at the end of this manual).

Note

Depending on the product, the CinemaStation remote control may not be able to operate the external component. In this case, use the remote control supplied with the product.

Setting remote control codes

The TV button selects a remote control code for a TV. The VCR button selects a remote control code for a VCR, CD recorder, or MD recorder.

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

AUDIO

SELECT

CINEMA

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

SLEEP

TEST

VOLUME

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

SHIFT

START

RETURN

VIDEO

Number buttons

SHIFT

VCR

1 While holding down SHIFT, press TV or VCR,

then while still holding down SHIFT, press the number buttons to enter the three-digit remote control code (refer to “LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES” at the end of this manual) for the manufacturer of your component.

If the setting is successful, the message “Code Set OK” appears in the CinemaStation display. If the setting fails, the message “Code Set NG” appears. In this case, perform this step again. The factory settings are “299” (YAMAHA TV) for TV and “399” (YAMAHA VCR) for VCR.

2 Refer to “Available operations” (page 73) and

try one of the button operations for your component to check that the setting is working properly.

If the button operation does not work properly, the remote control code may be incorrect. In this case, perform step 1 again.

Notes

• Even if you set a remote control code, it will be cleared about two minutes after the remote control batteries run out. In this case, store remote control codes again after replacing the batteries. (Be careful not to press the remote control buttons while replacing the batteries. Doing so may clear the settings.)

• Depending on the product, the CinemaStation remote control may not be able to operate the external component. In this case, use the remote control supplied with the product.

• If the manufacturer of your component has more than one code, try each of them until you find the correct one.

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Available operations

By carrying out step 1 in “Setting remote control codes” (page 72), you can operate the following functions on your external component using the CinemaStation remote control.

Controlling External Components

■ TV operations

Press TV (POWER) for TV operations.

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

AUDIO

SELECT

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

TEST

VOLUME

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

SHIFT

SLEEP

START

RETURN

VIDEO

Functions for TV operation

1 TV CH +/–

Switches the TV channels.

2 TV VOLUME +/–

Adjusts the TV volume level.

3 TV (POWER)

Turn the TV on, or set it to the standby mode.

4 TV INPUT

Switches the TV inputs.

5 VCR

Sets the remote control to the VCR, CD recorder, or MD recorder operation mode.

ADVANCED CONFIGURATION

CINEMA

Page 79

Controlling External Components

■ VCR operations

Press VCR for VCR operations.

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO

ANGLE

SURROUND

SELECT

REPEAT

NIGHT

CENTER

SET MENU

TV INPUT

TV CH

A B C D E

PRESET PRESET

PTY SEEK

MODE

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

ENTER

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

MUTE

AMP

DVD/CD

VCR

TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

CINEMA

TEST

VOLUME

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

SURR

SHIFT

SLEEP

START

RETURN

VIDEO

Functions for VCR operation

1 w

Rewinds.

A-B

5 6

2 / (CH–/CH+) Switches the video channels.

3 TV (POWER)

Sets the remote control to the TV operation mode.

4 s

Stops video playback.

5 e

Pauses video playback.

6 f

Fast forwards.

7 h

Starts video playback.

8 VCR

Sets the remote control to the VCR, CD recorder, or MD recorder operation mode.

■ CD recorder and MD recorder operations

Press VCR for CD recorder or MD recorder operations.

1 2 3 4

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

AUDIO

SELECT

CINEMA

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

TUNER

POWER

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

REPEAT

CENTER

SURR

SHIFT

SLEEP

START

VOLUME

VIDEO

8 9

RETURN

PTY SEEK

TEST

MUTE

AMP

VCR

Functions for CD recorder and MD recorder operation

1 e

Pauses disc playback.

2 b

Skips to the start of the current track.

3 w

Reverses.

4 h

Starts disc playback.

5 TV (POWER)

Sets the remote control to the TV operation mode.

6 Number buttons (1 to 9, 0, +10)

Inputs numerals to specify parameters such as track numbers or elapsed time.

7 s

Stops disc playback.

8 a

Skips to the start of the next track.

9 f

Fast forwards.

0 VCR

Sets the remote control to the VCR, CD recorder, or MD recorder operation mode.

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Configuring Various Parameters (Set Menu)

In the Set Menu, you can configure various parameters for your CinemaStation system. In most cases, you can enjoy AV sources on the CinemaStation with the default settings. However, depending on the speakers or listening environment, you need to configure parameters for your system.

■ Set Menu list

You can configure the following parameters by carrying out the “Operating the Set Menu” procedure (page 76).

Main menu Submenu Default setting

Speaker Set (page 77) CENTER SML

FRONT SML

SUR. SML

BASS SWFR

F. L eve l Nr m

LFE Level (page 78) SP LFE 0 dB

HP LFE 0 dB

SP Distance (page 78) UNIT U.S.A. and Canada: feet (ft)

Other models: meters (m)

FRONT L 10 ft

3.0 m

ADVANCED CONFIGURATION

FRONT R 10 ft

3.0 m

CENTER 10 ft

SURR L 10 ft

SURR R 10 ft

SWFR 10 ft

D. Range (page 78) SP D.R MAX

HP D.R MAX

L/R Balance (page 78) – Center

Input Assign (page 78) – VIDEO

Input Mode (page 79) MODE AUTO

Display set (page 79) DIMMER 0

Tuner Step (page 79) (Asia, Korea, China and General models only)

– AM9/FM50

3.0 m

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Configuring Various Parameters (Set Menu)

Operating the Set Menu

Follow the procedure below to operate the Set Menu to configure parameters. For details on menu items and parameters, refer to pages 77 to 79.

SET MENU

STANDBY/ON

SURROUND

NIGHT

SET MENU

TV CH

PRESET PRESET

FREQ/RDS

ON SCREEN MENU

START

YPAO

STATUS

ON/OFF

TV VOL

DVD/CD

MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME

AUDIO

SELECT

CINEMA

TV INPUT

A B C D E

MODE

ENTER

MUTE

AMP

VCR

TUNER

ANGLE

REPEAT

CENTER

PTY SEEK

TEST

VOLUME

POWER

SUBTITLE

STEREOMATRIX 6.1

A-B

SURR

SHIFT

SLEEP

START

RETURN

VIDEO

AMP

DSP program buttons

1 Press AMP, then press SET MENU.

2 Press or to select a main menu item

in the CinemaStation display, then press or .

3 If the selected menu item contains two or

more submenu items, press or to select a submenu item in the CinemaStation display, then press . Otherwise, skip this step.

The current setting appear in the CinemaStation display.

4 Press or to change the setting.

5 To exit the Set Menu, press SET MENU or one

of the DSP program buttons.

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Configuring Various Parameters (Set Menu)

■ Setting speaker sizes (Speaker Set)

Submenu: CENTER

Sets whether the center speaker is present or not, and sets the size of the center speaker.

Selection items: LRG (Large), SML (Small), NON (None) Default setting: SML

LRG: Select this setting when using a large center

speaker. The entire frequency band of the center channel signal is output as it is from the center speaker. SML: Select this setting when using a small center speaker. A center channel signal with a low tone is output from the speaker set to “BASS”. NON: Select this setting when not using a center speaker. The center channel signal distributes the same volume level to the front L/R speakers.

Submenu: FRONT

Sets the size of the front speakers.

Selection items: LRG (Large), SML (Small) Default setting: SML

LRG: Select this setting when using large front speakers.

The entire frequency band of the front L/R channel signal is output as it is from the front L/R speakers. SML: Select this setting when using small front Speakers. A front L/R channel signal with a low tone of is output from the speaker set to “BASS”.

Submenu: SUR.

Sets whether the surround L/R speakers are present or not, and sets the size of the surround L/R speakers.

Selection items: LRG (Large), SML (Small), NON (None) Default setting: SML

LRG: Select this setting when using large surround L/R

speakers or when using surround L/R Speakers with surround subwoofers connected by speaker cables. The entire frequency band of the surround L/R channel signal is output as it is from the surround speakers. SML: Select this setting when using small surround L/R speakers. A surround L/R channel signal with a low tone is output from the speaker set to “BASS”. NON: Select this setting when not using surround L/R speakers. The surround L/R channel signal distributes the same volume level to the front L/R speakers (page 59).

Submenu: BASS

Selects the speaker to output a LFE/bass (low tone) signal. LFE stands for Low Frequency Effect and it is used to output bands of 90 Hz and below when Dolby Digital or DTS is active.

Selection items: SWFR (Subwoofer), FRONT, BOTH Default setting: SWFR

SWFR: Select this setting when using a subwoofer. The

LFE and low tone sound from other channels, depending on “CENTER”, “FRONT” and “SUR.” settings, are output from the subwoofer. FRONT: Select this setting when not using a subwoofer. The LFE and low tone sound from other channels, depending on “CENTER”, “FRONT” and “SUR.” settings, are output from the front L/R speakers. BOTH: Select this item to mix a low tone with a LFE channel when using a subwoofer and independent of the front speaker sound mode setting. The entire frequency band of the front L/R channel is output from both the front L/R speakers and subwoofer. Sounds can be output from the subwoofer during 2ch or Dolby Surround playback.

Submenu: F. Level

Selects the front speaker level. When the front speaker volume level is extremely high and out of alignment with that of other speakers, you can lower the volume level and adjust the balance.

Selection items: Nrm (Normal), –10 dB Default setting: Nrm Nrm: Usually this setting is selected.

–10 dB: Use this setting if the output level of the center

or surround speakers is out of alignment with the front speakers. The volume level of the front speakers decreases 10 dB (about 1/3).

• Even if “FRONT” is set to “SML” while “BASS” is set to “FRONT”, low tones of the front L/R channel signal will be output from the front speakers.

• If you select any DSP Program when “SUR.” is set to “NON”, the CinemaStation automatically enters Virtual CINEMA DSP mode (page 59).

• These settings are not reflected when connecting headphones.

Note

When a sampling digital signal over 48 kHz is input, some settings may not be reflected in the playback sound.

ADVANCED CONFIGURATION

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Configuring Various Parameters (Set Menu)

■ Adjusting the playback level of the LFE signal (LFE Level)

You can adjust the LFE channel output level while playing a Dolby Digital or DTS signal. Adjust the LFE level to match the performance of the subwoofer and headphones.

Submenu: SP LFE, HP LFE Variable range: –20 to 0 dB

Default setting: 0 dB

■ Adjusting the delay time of each speaker (SP Distance)

Use this feature to manually input the distance of each speaker and adjust the delay applied to respective channel. Ideally, each speaker should be the same distance from the main listening position. However, this is not possible in most home situations. Thus, a certain amount of delay must be applied to the sound from each speaker so that all sound will arrive at the listening position at the same time.

Submenu: UNIT

Selection items: meters (m), feet (ft)

Default setting:

U.S.A. and Canada models: feet (ft) Other models: meters (m)

• Select meters to input speaker distances in meters.

• Select feet to input speaker distances in feet.

Speaker distances

Choices: 0.3 to 24.00 m (1 to 80 ft)

• FRONT L adjusts the distance of the front left speaker.

Initial setting: 3.0 m (10.0 ft)

• FRONT R adjusts the distance of the front right

speaker. Initial setting: 3.0 m (10.0 ft)

• CENTER adjusts the distance of the center speaker.

Initial setting: 3.0 m (10.0 ft)

• SURR L adjusts the distance of the surround left

speaker. Initial setting: 3.0 m (10.0 ft)

• SURR R adjusts the distance of the surround right

speaker. Initial setting: 3.0 m (10.0 ft)

• SWFR adjusts the distance of the subwoofer. Initial

setting: 3.0 m (10.0 ft)

■ Setting the dynamic range during Dolby Digital playback (D. Range)

You can select the dynamic range (spread between the max. and min. volume) of Dolby Digital playback from three levels.

Submenu: SP D.R, HP D.R Selection items: MAX (Maximum), STD (Standard),

MIN (Minimum)

Default setting: MAX MAX: Plays back the dynamic range of the source at the

maximum limit. STD: Recommended by software manufacturers for home use. MIN: Easy to hear even at a low volume, dynamic range suitable for evening listening.

Note

Depending on the Dolby Digital playback source, “MIN” may not work and result in an extremely low volume. In this case, set the dynamic range to “MAX” or “STD”.

■ Adjusting the volume balance of the front speakers (L/R Balance)

You can set the volume balance of the front L/R speakers. This setting also applies to the headphones.

Variable range: L/R 10 levels Default setting: Center

Press to make the sound smaller in the front L speaker, and press to make the sound smaller in the front R speaker. You cannot turn off the sound for either one of the front speakers.

■ Changing the optical input jack assignment (Input Assign)

You can assign CinemaStation’s OPTICAL IN jack to “VIDEO” or “VCR”. When set to “VIDEO”, press the VIDEO button to operate the device connected to the OPTICAL IN jack and the input source name will appear as “VIDEO”. When set to “VCR”, press the VCR button to operate the device connected to the OPTICAL IN jack and the input source name will appear as “VCR”.

Selection items: VIDEO, VCR Default setting: VIDEO

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■ Setting the input mode when powering on (Input Mode)

Sets the input mode (page 70) for powering on when playback devices are connected to both digital and analog jacks.

Selection items: AUTO, LAST Default setting: AUTO

AUTO: When CinemaStation is turned on, the input mode

(page 70) automatically sets to “AUTO”. LAST: The last selected input mode is applied.

■ Adjusting the CinemaStation display brightness (Display set)

Dimmer

You can adjust the CinemaStation display brightness.

Variable range: –4 to 0 Default setting: 0 Press to increase the brightness and to decrease.

Configuring Various Parameters (Set Menu)

ADVANCED CONFIGURATION

■ Setting frequency step (Tuner Step) (Asia, Korea, China and General models only)

The inter-station frequency spacing differs depending on the areas. Set the frequency step according to the frequency spacing in your area.

Selection items: AM9/FM50, AM10/FM100 Default setting: AM9/FM50

Notes

• Be sure to turn off (standby) the CinemaStation after you

change the frequency step setting. The new setting becomes effective after restarting the CinemaStation.

• The frequency spacing setting for North, Central and South

America is AM10/FM100 and for other areas is AM9/FM50.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting

If there is any problem with your CinemaStation system, check the following items. If you cannot solve your problem with the following remedies or if your problem is not listed below, turn off and unplug the CinemaStation, then consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.

General

Problem Cause Solution

Power turns on but immediately shuts off

The speakers make no sound

The TV shows no picture The cables may be connected

Sound suddenly turns off The Sleep Timer (page 28) might be

Sound is too low on one side

Speakers other than the front ones make no sound

The system cable may be connected improperly.

The power cable may be connected improperly. The speaker cable may be shorted. Make sure all speaker cables are

The CinemaStation may receive a strong electrical shock such as from a lightening bolt or excessive static electricity.

The volume may be set to minimum level. The Mute function may be enabled. Cancel the Mute function. (page 20) The input source or input setting may be incorrect. The cables may be connected improperly. The disc loaded into the CinemaStation may be not compatible. You are playing a DTS source and “PCM Only” is selected for “Digital output” in the On-Screen Menu.

improperly.

set. The cables may be connected

improperly. You may be listening to stereo

sounds without the sound field effect. You may be listening to an audio source (Dolby Digital or DTS) that

does not contain any special effect signal.

Make sure the system cable is connected properly. (page 10)

Make sure the power cable is plugged into the outlet firmly. (page 17)

connected properly. (page 10) Set the CinemaStation to the Standby

mode, then disconnect the power cable. Wait for about 30 seconds, then connect the power cable and turn on the CinemaStation. Adjust the volume level. (page 20)

Select the correct input source or input setting. (pages 19 and 70)

Make sure all cables are connected properly. (page 9)

Make sure you use a disc supported by the CinemaStation. (page 32)

Select “All” for “Digital output” in the On-Screen Menu. (page 30)

Make sure all cables are connected properly. (page 12)

Turn on the CinemaStation and play the source again. Make sure all cables are connected properly. (page 9) Press STEREO to enable the sound field effect. (page 63) Select another DSP program. (page 26)

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Problem Cause Solution

The center speaker makes no sound

The surround speakers make no sound

The subwoofer makes no sound

The subwoofer makes strange sounds

The speaker does not output low tones properly

The volume does not increase or sounds are distorted

Recording sounds does not reflect the sound field effect settings

A source being played back on CinemaStation (DVD, CD, AM/FM broadcast, etc.) does not record when using an external component

A source being played back on an AV component connected to the CinemaStation (MD recorder, etc.) does not record when using an external recorder

The CinemaStation does not operate properly

The volume of the center speaker may be set to minimum level.

You may be listening to a Dolby Digital or DTS audio source. One of the DSP program in the Music group (other than 5ch Stereo) may be selected. In the Set Menu, “CENTER” may be set to “NON”. The volume of the surround speakers may be set to minimum level. You may be listening to a monaural source with the Theater DSP Program (page 26). The volume of the subwoofer may be set to minimum level. You may be listening to an audio source that does not contain any low tone signal such as LFE. The subwoofer may be placed improperly.

The subwoofer cable may be connected improperly. The speaker setting may be improper. The power of the equipment connected to a CinemaStation’s output jack may be turned off. The sound field effects are not available for recording.

You may be trying to make a digital recording of an AM/FM broadcast.

You may be trying to make a recording of a DTS source.

You may be trying to make a digital recording of an analog source, or analog recording of a digital source.

The CinemaStation may receive a strong electrical shock, such as from a lightening bolt or excessive static electricity, or drop in power supply.

Troubleshooting

Adjust the volume level of the center speaker. (page 65)

Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources do not contain a center speaker signal. Select another DSP program. (page 26)

Configure the Set Menu properly. (page 77) Adjust the volume level of the surround speakers. (page 65) Select another DSP program. (page 26)

Adjust the volume level of the subwoofer. (page 65)

The subwoofer does not support signals outside the specified range.

Place the subwoofer in the correct position. For details, refer to the manual for the subwoofer.

Make sure the subwoofer cable is connected properly. (page 10) Make sure you configure the speaker settings properly. (page 77) Turn on the power of the equipment connected to a CinemaStation’s output jack.

Use the analog recording method. (pages 17 and 55)

Depending on the recorder, DTS sources may not record properly. For further information, refer to the owner’s manual supplied with the recorder you are using.

Use the proper audio source.

Set the CinemaStation to the Standby mode, then disconnect the power cable. Wait for about 30 seconds, then connect the power cable and turn on the CinemaStation.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Solution A digital equipment or highfrequency equipment

produces noises The Set Menu configurations

have been cleared

The volume does not increase or sounds are distorted

Recording sounds does not reflect the sound field effect settings Sound played on the CinemaStation cannot be recorded with an external recorder

Sounds played on the AV equipment connected to the CinemaStation cannot be recorded with external recording equipment

The CinemaStation does not operate properly

A digital equipment or highfrequency equipment produces noises The Set Menu configurations have been cleared

The CinemaStation may be placed close to the digital equipment or high-frequency equipment. The power to the CinemaStation may be lost more than a week.

The power of the component connected to a CinemaStation’s output jack may be turned off.

The sound field effects are not available for recording.

You may be trying to make a digital recording with an analog source, or analog recording with a digital source.

The recording equipment may be connected to the CinemaStation with an analog connection.

Either the AV equipment or recording equipment may be connected to the CinemaStation with a digital connection.

The CinemaStation may receive a strong electrical shock, such as from a lightening bolt or excessive static electricity, or drop in power supply.

The CinemaStation may be placed close to digital equipment or highfrequency equipment. The power to the CinemaStation may be lost more than a week.

Place the CinemaStation further away from such equipment.

Make sure the power cable is plugged into the outlet firmly, then configure the Set Menu settings again. (page 75)

Turn on the power of the component connected to a CinemaStation’s output jack.

Use proper audio sources.

Connect them with a digital connection. (page 16)

Connect those equipment to the CinemaStation with analog connections. (page 16)

Set the CinemaStation to the Standby mode, then disconnect the power cable. Wait for about 30 seconds, then connect the power cable and turn on the CinemaStation.

Place the CinemaStation further away from such equipment.

Make sure the power cable is plugged into the outlet firmly, then configure the Set Menu settings again. (page 75)

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Remote control

Problem Cause Solution

The remote control does not work for operating the CinemaStation

The remote control does not work for operating other AV equipment

Troubleshooting

The remote control may be operated outside the remote control operation range.

The remote control sensor on the CinemaStation may be exposed to direct sunlight or lighting (inverted fluorescent lamps). The remote control mode selection may be improper. The batteries may be worn out. Replace the batteries with new ones.

You may be trying to operate a system component.

The remote control code may be incorrect.

For information on the remote control operation range, refer to “Using the Remote Control” (page 18).

Change the lighting or CinemaStation’s orientation.

Select the mode that suits your purpose. (page 6)

(page 18) You cannot operate a system

component with the CinemaStation remote control. Use the remote control supplied with the product. Set the correct remote control code. (page 72) Depending on the model and year of the product, the CinemaStation remote control may not be able to operate it partly or wholly. In this case, use the remote control supplied with each product.

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Troubleshooting

Disc playback

Problem Cause Solution Some button operations do

not work Playback does not start or

stops immediately when pressing h

An audio or subtitle language does not switch

No subtitles appear The subtitle may be set to “None”. Select a subtitle language you want to

A viewing angle does not switch

DVD videos cannot be copied with the VCR

Picture looks poor In some cases, picture may look poor

The TV shows no picture or its screen size looks strange

The TV shows overlapped picture partly

Status information does not appear

The disc is ejected without an operation

The message “No Disc” appears in the CinemaStation display even though a disc is inserted

Some discs do not support certain CinemaStation functions.

The disc may not be set in the disc tray properly.

The disc may be dirty. Wipe the disc clean. The disc loaded into the

CinemaStation may be not compatible.

When moved the CinemaStation from a cold place to warm one, condensation may be form on the disc reading lens.

The disc may not support the multilanguage feature.

The disc may not contain subtitle data.

When using the A-B Repeat function, the subtitle may not appear at the parts other than the selected section.

The disc may not support the multiangle feature.

You may be trying to copy a copyprotected DVD.

while fast forwarding or reversing, but this is not a defect.

In the On-Screen Menu, the Picture settings may be improper.

The Progressive Scan mode may be used with a TV that does not support it.

The disc content does not match the Progressive Scan mode due to the editing method or other conditions.

In the On-Screen Menu, the Status window may be set to “Off”.

The disc loaded into the CinemaStation may be not compatible.

The disc may not be set in the disc tray.

Set the disc in the disc tray properly.

Make sure you use a disc supported by the CinemaStation. (page 32)

Wait for one to two hours, then try again.

Make sure you use a disc that supports the multi-language feature.

display. (page 40) Make sure you use a disc with subtitle

data. Cancel the A-B Repeat function.

(page 38)

Make sure you use a disc that supports the multi-angle feature.

Most commercially available DVDs include copy protect features. You cannot make a copy of these DVDs.

Adjust the Picture settings in the OnScreen Menu. (page 29)

Turn off the Progressive Scan mode. (page 46)

Set the Status window to “On” in the On-Screen Menu. (page 29)

Make sure you use a disc supported by the CinemaStation. (page 32)

Set the disc in the disc tray properly.

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Radio reception

■ FM/AM

Problem Cause Solution The Preset Tuning function (page 49) does not work

■ FM

Problem Cause Solution Too much noise is generated during stereo

broadcast

Even with an outdoor antenna, radio wave reception is weak (audio is distorted) The Auto Tuning function (page 48) does not work

■ AM

Problem Cause Solution The Auto Tuning function

(page 48) does not work

Too much noise is generated

The preset (memory) may have been erased.

The FM antenna may be connected improperly. The radio station you selected may be far away from your area or radio wave reception is weak in your area. Multipath reflection or other radio interferences may occur.

The radio station you selected may be far away from your area or radio wave reception is weak in your area.

The AM loop antenna may be connected improperly.

The radio station you selected may be far away from your area or radio wave reception is weak in your area.

The noises may be generated from atmospheric electricity, lightening, fluorescent lights, motors, or thermostat electric devices.

If too much noise is generated especially in the evening, the CinemaStation may be placed close to a TV.

Troubleshooting

Preset radio stations again. (page 51)

Make sure the FM antenna is connected properly. (page 13) Try Manual Tuning to increase the signal quality (page 48) or use a multi-channel outdoor antenna. Change the antenna’s height, direction, or placement.

Try Manual Tuning to increase the signal quality (page 48) or use a multichannel outdoor antenna.

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Make sure the AM loop antenna is connected properly. (page 13)

Try Manual Tuning to increase the signal quality (page 48).

Connect an outdoor antenna and establish better grounding to decrease noises. However, it is difficult to eliminate these types of noises.

Place the CinemaStation further away from a TV.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional Information

Disc Information

The following tables explain the disc types supported by the CinemaStation.

Video Discs

Type of Disc Disc Logo Mark

DVD Video

SVCD (Super Video CD)

Video CD

DIGITAL VIDE

Video CDs made by copying an MPEG movie file onto a CD-R or CD-RW

JPEG still image playback

CinemaStation supports playback of JPEG still images contained on CD-R and CD-RW media.

DVD region codes

The region code (an ID number assigned to each market region) is set for normal DVD players and DVD video discs. The CinemaStation supports the discs with the region codes shown in the right table. For details, read the information on the disc jacket.

Music Discs

Type of Disc Disc Logo Mark

Music CD (Compact disc digital audio)

Destination

Music CDs made by copying onto a CD-R or CD-RW (including MP3 format files)

U.S.A. Canada

U.K.

Europe

Australia

Korea

General

Asia

Region code of

Cinema Station

Playable discs

ALL

Disc logo marks are printed on the disc and the disc jacket.

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Additional Information

Notes

• The following discs cannot be played on the CinemaStation. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CDV. (This product can play some types of DVD-R (Video format only), DVD-RW (Video format only), DVD+R or DVD+RW discs.)

• The CinemaStation cannot play a CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW disc that has not been finalized. Finalizing is a process that prepares a disc for playback on a compatible device.

• Only use discs from a reputable manufacturer. Some discs cannot be played back, depending on recording conditions and disc characteristics.

• Do not use discs with non-standard shapes or sizes.

• Some DVD video or video CD discs may operate and function differently than noted in this manual. That is by manufacturer design and not a defect in this unit. For details read the information on the disc jacket.

• This unit can play the disc types associated with the logos shown on page 86. (Do not attempt to load any other type of disc into the unit, or the unit may be damaged.)

• Some discs cannot be played depending on the recording conditions such as PC environment and application software. Failure can also result from disc characteristics and condition, like material quality, scratches or curvature.

Handling a disc

• Do not touch the surface of the disc. Hold a disc by its edge and center hole.

• Do not leave a disc in the tray when you are not playing it.

• Do not write on the disc with a pencil or other marker.

• Do not stick tape, seals or other attachments to a disc, and do not bring into contact with glue.

• Do not use a protective cover to prevent scratches.

• Do not use a disc whose surface can be printed with a commercially available label printer.

• Do not put a disc in a place with direct sunlight, high temperature, high humidity or a lot of dust.

• If a disc becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth from the center out to the edge. Do not use record cleaner or paint thinner.

• To avoid malfunction, do not use a commercially available lens cleaner.

Caution

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GLOSSARY

Glossary

Audio formats

■ Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives you completely independent multi-channel audio. With 3 front channels (left, center, and right), and 2 surround stereo channels, Dolby Digital provides 5 full-range audio channels. With an additional channel especially for bass effects, called LFE (low frequency effect), the system has a total of 5.1-channels (LFE is counted as 0.1 channel). By using 2-channel stereo for the surround speakers, more accurate moving sound effects and surround sound environment are possible than with Dolby Surround.

■ Dolby Pro Logic

A surround system that takes a 4-channel signal and records it as a 2-channel signal, then by way of some arithmetic processing converts back to an independent 4-channel signal for playback.

■ Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II is an improved technique used to decode vast numbers of existing Dolby Surround software. This new technology enables a discrete 5-channel playback with 2 front left and right channels, 1 center channel, and 2 surround left and right channels (instead of only 1 surround channel for conventional Pro Logic technology). Music and Game modes are also available for 2-channel sources in addition to the Movie mode.

■ Matrix 6.1

CinemaStation incorporates a Matrix 6.1 decoder for Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel software that enables 6.1-channel reproduction by adding the surround back channel to existing 5.1-channel format. (The surround back channel is created from surround left and right channels, and output from a virtual surround back speaker.) With this additional channel, you can experience more dynamic and realistic moving sound especially scenes with “fly-over” and “fly-around” effects.

■ DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

The 5.1-channel surround system adopted by most movie theaters. With an abundance of audio data, it is able to provide authentic-sounding effects.

■ Linear PCM (LPCM)

A signal that is changed to digital format without compression. A CD is recorded with 16-bit sound at 44.1 kHz, while DVD recording is anywhere from 16 bits at 48 kHz to 24 bits at 192 kHz, which makes it a higher quality sound than CD. This signal also has a type called Packed PCM (P.PCM) that can be compressed without any loss of data.

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Sound field programs Audio information

Glossary

■ CINEMA DSP (Digital Sound Field Processor)

Since the Dolby Surround and DTS systems were originally designed for use in movie theaters, their effect is best felt in a theater having many speakers and designed for acoustic effects. Since home conditions, such as room size, wall material, number of speakers, and so on, can differ so widely, it’s inevitable that there are differences in the sound heard as well. Based on a wealth of actually measured data, YAMAHA CINEMA DSP uses YAMAHA original sound field technology to combine Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS systems to provide the visual and audio experience of movie theater in the listening room of your own home.

■ “SILENT CINEMA”

“SILENT CINEMA” was developed by YAMAHA as a natural, realistic sound effect DSP algorithm for headphones. Parameters for headphones have been set for each sound field so that accurate representations of all the sound field programs can be enjoyed on headphones.

■ Virtual CINEMA DSP

YAMAHA has developed a Virtual CINEMA DSP algorithm that allows you to enjoy DSP sound field surround effects even without any surround speakers by using virtual surround speakers. It is even possible to enjoy Virtual CINEMA DSP using a minimal two-speaker system that does not include a center speaker.

■ Bit stream

A signal that is compressed and changed into digital format. Then depending on the decoder it can be processed as 5.1 multi-channel audio.

■ Channel (ch)

A channel is an audio type that has been divided based on range and other characteristics. Ex. 5.1 channel

• Front speakers, Left (1ch), Right (1ch)

• Center speaker (1 ch)

• Surround speakers, Left (1ch), Right (1ch)

• Subwoofer (1 ch x 0.1* = 0.1 ch)

* In contrast to a full 1-channel band, a component designed to

enhance low frequency sound for added effect.

■ Dynamic range

The difference between the smallest sound that can be heard above the equipment noise and the biggest sound that can be heard without distortion is the dynamic range.

■ LFE (Low Frequency Effect) 0.1 channel

This channel is for the reproduction of low bass signals. The frequency range for this channel is 20 Hz to 120 Hz. This channel is counted as 0.1 because it only enforces a low frequency range compared to the full-range reproduced by the other 5/6 channels in Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1/6.1-channel systems.

■ Sampling frequency and quantized bit rate

When converting an analog signal to digital, the number of times the signal is sampled per second is called the sampling frequency, while the degree of fineness when converting the sound level into a numeric value is called the quantized bit rate. The frequency band that can be played back is determined by the sampling rate, while the dynamic range expressing the difference in sound level is determined by the quantized bit rate. In principle, the higher the sampling rate, the wider the frequency range that can be played back, and the higher the quantized bit rate, the finer the sound that can be reproduced.

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Glossary

■ Track (CD/Video CD)

A CD or Video CD can be divided into a number of segments (tracks). Each division is called a title number.

■ YPAO (YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer)

YPAO is an original YAMAHA system that configures speaker settings such as speaker balance (volume level of each speaker), delay time of each channel, and crossover/ high cut frequency for the subwoofer automatically. YPAO uses the supplied optimizer microphone to collect and analyze sounds output from the speakers in the actual listening environment.

Video signal information

■ Component video signal

With the component video signal system, the video signal is separated into the Y signal for the luminance and the PB

R signals for the chrominance. Color can be

and P reproduced more faithfully with this system because each of these signals is independent. The component signal is also called the “color difference signal” because the luminance signal is subtracted from the color signal.

■ Decoder

A device that converts encoded data on DVD and other media back to its original audio or video signal.

■ Film and video data

In general, DVD media can be classified into the 2 types below.

• Film Data Video recorded at 24 frames/second. (The film used for shooting movies is recorded at 24 frames/second.) Recently 30 frames/second progressive video has made its debut.

• Video Data Video recorded at 30 frames/second.

CinemaStation will automatically recognize whether the source recorded on DVD is film or video, then select the best method to convert it into progressive output.

■ Interlace and progressive outputs

Up to now the standard video signal has been NTSC with 525i (i: interlaced) scan lines. In contrast, 525p (p: progressive) is a high-density signal with double the number of scan lines.

■ NTSC

NTSC is a video signal system (525 lines, 30 frames per second) used in North America, Central America, a number of South American countries, and some Asian countries, including Japan.

■ PA L

PAL is a video signal system (625 lines, 25 frames per second) used in the United Kingdom, much of the rest of western Europe, several South American countries, some Middle East and Asian countries, several African countries, Australia, New Zealand, and other Pacific island countries.

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■ Pan & Scan and Letterbox

In general, DVD Video is produced for viewing on a wide television screen with an aspect ratio of 16:9. This means you can now view most material with the intended aspect ratio on a wide-screen television. This ratio will not fit on a standard television that has an aspect ratio of 4:3. Two picture styles, Pan & Scan and Letterbox, deal with this problem.

• Pan & Scan cuts off the left and right portions of the picture to fill the screen.

• Letterbox inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the picture to reproduce an aspect ratio of 16:9.

Glossary

Copyright and logo marks

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.

■ S-Video signal

With the S-Video signal system, the video signal normally transmitted using a pin cable is separated and transmitted as the Y signal for the luminance and the C signal for the chrominance through the S-Video cable. Using the S VIDEO jack eliminates video signal transmission loss and allows recording and playback of even more beautiful images.

■ Title, Chapter (DVD Video)

DVD video lets you divide a disc in a big way by titles or a small way by chapters. Each division is either called a title number or a chapter number.

“SILENT CINEMA” is a registered trademark of YAMAHA CORPORATION.

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 Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

AUDIO SECTION

• Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R

Min RMS output power

(1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 6 Ω)................................................... 45 W

Min RMS output power (U.S.A. and Canada models)

(20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.9% THD, 6 Ω).................................. 45 W

Max power -EIAJ- (Asia, Korea, China, and General models)

(1 kHz, 10% THD, 6 Ω).................................................... 55 W

Total harmonic distortion (FRONT L/R) .............. less than 0.05%

Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network, shorted) ..................90 dB

Input Sensitivity

VIDEO, VCR ...................................................... 200 mV/47 k Ω

Output Level (when 200 mV is input)

REC OUT........................................................... 200 mV/1.2 k Ω

Phones Output...................................................... 200 mV/100 Ω

VIDEO SECTION

• Video Signal Level

Video...........................................................................1 Vp-p/75 Ω

S-Video (Y/C) ......................................... 1 Vp-p/0.286 Vp-p/75 Ω

Component (Y/PB, PR)................................ 1 Vp-p/0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω

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

TUNER SECTION

• FM Tuning Range

U.S.A. and Canada models ............................... 87.5 to 107.9 MHz

Other Models.....................................................87.5 to 108.0 MHz

• AM Tuning Range

U.S.A. and Canada models .................................. 530 to 1710 kHz

U.K., Europe, Australia and Korea models.......... 531 to 1611 kHz

Asia and General models ..................... 530/531 to 1710/1611 kHz

GENERAL

• Power Supply

U.S.A. and Canada models .................................. AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Australia model ................................................... AC 240 V, 50 Hz

U.K. and Europe models ..................................... AC 230 V, 50 Hz

Korea model......................................................... AC 220 V, 60 Hz

Asia model................................................... AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz

General model ............................................. AC 110–120 V, 50 Hz

• Power consumption ................................................................... 85 W

• Standby power consumption

Asia and General models....................................................... 0.5 W

Other models ......................................................................... 0.4 W

• Laser Pickup

Type..................................................Semiconductor laser GaAIAs

Wave length ............................650 nm (DVD), 790 nm (VCD/CD)

Output Power.................... 1.45 mW (DVD), 1.31 mW (VCD/CD)

• Dimensions (W x H x D).....................................360 x 75 x 360 mm

(Approx. 14 3/16 x 2 15/16 x 14 13/16 in.)

• Weight.......................................................................................6.4 kg

(Approx. 14 lbs 2 oz)

• Operating Temperature Range................... + 5 to +35ºC (41 to 95ºF)

• Operating Humidity Range................... 5 to 90% (No Condensation)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES

YAMAHA 299/292 Admiral 292/293 Aiko 287 Aiwa 294/276/283 Akai 295/296 Alba 296 AOC 297/286 Audiovox 285 Belcor 297 Bell & Howell 292 Bestar 298 Blaupunkt 229/222 Blue sky 298 Bradford 285 Brandt 223 Brocsonic 297 Brokwood 297 Bush 296 Candle 286/297 Citizen 286/287/297 Clatronic 298 Contec 285 Craig 224/285 Croslex 225 Crown 285 Curtis Mathis 297/226/286 CXC 285 Daewood 297/298/224/227/

228/287 Dayton 239/297 Dual 298 Dumont 297 Emerson 297/224/239/232/

285 Envision 286/297 Ferguson 223/265/266 First line 298 Fisher 295/233 Fraba 298 Funai 277/278/285 Futuretec 285 GE 293/297/234/235/

236 Gilbralter 297 LG/Goldstar 297/298/239/237 Goodmans 296/298/223 Grundig 229/238/249 Havard 285 Hitachi 297/239/242/243 ICE 296 Irradio 296 Itt/Nokia 244/245 JC Penny 293/297/234/237/

286 JVC (Victor) 296/246/247 Kendo 298 Kenwood 297 KTV 297/239/285 Loewe 298/248 LXI 293/297/225/226/

233 Magnavox 297/225/239/286 Marantz 286/297 Matsui 295 MGA 286/297 Mitsubishi 299/297/259 MTC 286/297 Multitec 285 NEC 297/292/282/286

Nikko 286/287/297 Nokia 244/245 Nokia Oceanic 245 Nordmende 265/266 NTC 287 Onwa 296/285 Panasonic 234/235/236/253 Philco 297/225/239/286 Philips 225 Pilot 297/ Pioneer 226/235/254/255/

268 Portland 297/256/287 Quasar 238/235 Radio Shack 299/293/297/285/

296 RCA 293/297/234/256/

257/258 Realistic 299/293/297/285/

286 SABA 223/269/265/266 Sampo 286/297 Samsung 297/239/248/262/

275/286 Sanyo 295/233/279/272/

273/274 Schneider 296 Scott 297/285 Sharp 292/239/232/284 Shogun 297 Siemens 229 Signature 292 Sony 263 Soundesign 285 SSS 285/297 Starlite 285 Sylvania 297/225/286 Teknika 297/285/287 Telefunken 269/264/265/266 Thomson 223/266 Toshiba 292/226/267 Videch 297/242 Wards 297/239/232/286

VCR

YAMAHA 399/392/393/394 Admiral 395 Aiwa 396/397/398/329/

339 Akai 322/323/324 Asha 363 Audio Dynamic 392/394 Audiovox 396 Beaumark 363 Bell & Howell 393 Blaupunkt 325/326 Brocsonic 327 Bush 322 Calix 396 Candle 335/363/396 Canon 325/328 CGM 396/332 Citizen 396 Curtis Mathis 397/328/333/392 Cybernex 363 Daewood 328/334/335 DBX 392/394 Dimensia 333 Dynatech 397 Electrohome 396

Electrophonic 396 Emerson 327/334/396/397 Fisher 393/336 Garrard 397 GE 328/333/387/363 LG/Goldstar 396/388/392 Goodmans 334/337 Grandiente 397 Grundig 332/338 Hitachi 325/333/349/342/

343 Harman Kardon 392 Instant Replay 325/328 Itt/Nokia 393 JCL 328 JC Penny 392/393/394/328/

333/349/363/396 JVC (Victor) 392/394/344/345/

346/347 Kendo 396 Kenwood 392/394/396 Kodak 396 Lyold 397 Loewe 396/337 Luxor 395 LXI 393/396/397/336/

349 Magnavox 325/326/328 Magnin 363 Marantz 392/394328 Marta 396 Matsui 396 MEI 328 Memorex 328/336/363/396/

397 Minolta 333/349/342 Mitsubishi 399/344/348/359/

352/353 MTC 363/397 Multitech 397/348/354 NEC 392/384/344/383 Nikko 396 Noblex 363 Nokia 393/395 Nokia Oceanic 395 Okano 323 Olympic 325/328 Orion 327 Panasonic 325/328/355/378/

384/385 Pentax 333/349/342 Philco 325/328 Philips 325/326/328/337/

356/357 Phonola 337 Pilot 396 Pioneer 325 Quasar 325/328 Radio Shack 396/397 Radix 396 RCA/PROSCAN 325/326/328/333/

335/349/358/369/

363/342 Realistic 393/397/328/336/

359/362/396 Samsung 354/358/363/364/

365/366/335 Sansui 394 Sanyo 393336/367/363 Schneider 337

Scott 399/335/336/348/

359/352/354/358 Sears 328/342/396 Seleco 322 Sharp 395/362/382 Siemens 393 Signature 2000 393 Sony 368/379/372/373/

374/375 Sylvania 397/325/326/328 Symphonic 397 Tandberg 334 Tashiro 396 Tatung 392/394 Teac 392/394/397 Technics 325/328 Teknika 328/396/397 Telefunken 376/377 Thorn 393/396 Toshiba 335/369/383 Totevision 363/396 Universam 396/327/376 Vector Research 392 Videosonic 363 W.WHouse 396 Wards 395/396/336/362/

328/342/363/397

CD recorder

YAMAHA 499 DENON 422/423 Hitachi 424 JVC (Victor) 425/428 Kenwood 422 Marantz 422 Philips 422 Pioneer 426 Sony 427 Teac 429

MD recorder

YAMAHA 599/522/598 Denon 523/524 JVC (Victor) 525 Kenwood 526 Onkyo 592 Pioneer 527 Sharp 528 Sony 522 Teac 593

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Yamaha DVR-S150 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

About this manual

Supplied Accessories

INTRODUCTION

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Top and front panels

Display

Remote control

CONNECTING SPEAKERS

PREPARATION

Connecting speakers (Front/Surround/Center)

Connecting a subwoofer

Using commercially available speakers or cables

CONNECTING A TV

CONNECTING ANTENNAS

Connecting the FM antenna

Connecting the AM loop antenna

CONNECTING EXTERNAL AV COMPONENTS

Connecting a VCR

Connecting a game console

Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder

Connecting the Power Cables

INSTALLING BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL

Using the Remote Control

Turning the Power to On/Standby

Selecting an Input Source

BASIC OPERATION

Adjusting the Volume Level

Muting the Sound (Mute)

Auto Speaker Setup (YPAO)

Enjoying Sound Field Programs (DSP Programs)

Setting the Sleep Timer

Changing DVD Settings on the TV (On-Screen Menu)

Operating the On-Screen Menu

On-Screen Menu guide

Supported Disc Types

Basic Playback Operations

Useful Playback Operations

Specifying an elapsed time for playback (Time Search)

Customizing playback order (Program Play)

Repeating playback (Repeat Play)

Operating disc menus (DVD menu/ Video CD Playback Control)

Selecting Audio and Subtitle Languages

Selecting a Viewing Angle

Zooming Images

Restricting Playback (Parental Control)

Setting the Parental Control level

Locking discs

Playing locked discs

Changing the password

Enjoying High-Quality Video (NTSC/Progressive Scan)

Enjoying JPEG Images

Tuning Radio Stations

Tuning radio stations automatically (Auto Tuning)

Tuning radio stations manually (Manual Tuning)

Selecting preset radio stations (Preset Tuning)

Receiving FM RDS stations (U.K. and Europe models only)

Presetting Radio Stations

Presetting FM stations automatically (Auto Preset)

Presetting radio stations manually (Manual Preset)

Changing the order of preset radio stations

Playing Back External Sources

TV playback

VCR playback

ENJOYING EXTERNAL AV SOURCES

Game console playback

Recording AV Sources With External AV Components

Recording audio sources with CinemaStation

Copying video component sources to a video cassette

Enjoying Sound with Specific Speakers

Enjoying 6.1/5.1ch sources with all speakers including a virtual speaker (Matrix 6.1)

SOUND OPTIONS

Enjoying 2ch sources with all speakers (Dolby Pro Logic II)

Enjoying DSP programs with the front speakers only (Virtual CINEMA DSP)

Enjoying DSP Programs in a Variety of Ways