Yamaha DVX-C310, DVX-C310SW User Manual

DVX-C310

(DVR-C310+NX-SW300+NX-F300+NX-C300+NX-S300)

DVX-C310SW

(DVR-C310+NX-SW300)

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OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert you to the presence of uninsulated
“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 DVD
receiver in the space below.

DO NOT OPEN

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.

MODEL:

Serial No.:

The serial number is located on the rear of this
DVD receiver.
Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for
future reference.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for a long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing

is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

15 Be sure to allow spaces of at least 10 cm above, behind and

on both sides of DVR-C310, and at least 1m above, 30cm
behind and on both sides of NX-SW300.

16 Do not place the following objects on this unit:

A vessel with water in it.
If the vessel falls by vibrations and water spills, it may cause
damage to the unit, and/or you may get an electric shock.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)

1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements.
Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.

Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could
void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

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 product “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change
the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this
type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., 6660 Orangethorpe
Ave. Buena Park, CA90622.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

■ We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out
of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without
annoying blaring or distortion - and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged
exposure from excessive volume levels.

LASER SAFETY

This unit employs a laser. Due to possible eye injury, only
a qualified service person should remove the cover or
attempt to service this device.

DANGER

This unit emits visible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct
eye exposure to beam. When this unit is plugged into a wall
outlet, do not place your eyes close to the opening of the disc
tray and other openings or look inside.

SÉCURITÉ LASER

L'appareil utilise un laser. En raison des risques de blessure
des yeux, le retrait du couvercle ou les réparations de
l'appareil devront être confiés exclusivement à un
technicien d'entretien qualifié.

DANGER

Risque d'exposition au laser en cas d'ouverture. Eviter
toute exposition au faisceau. Lorsque cet appareil est
branché à la prise de courant, ne pas approcher les yeux de
l'ouverture du plateau changeur et des autres ouvertures
pour regarder à l'intérieur.

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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-C310 and at least 1 m
above, 30 cm behind and on both sides of NX-SW300 for
adequate ventilation. — 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, nor locate this unit in an environment with high
humidity (i.e., a room with a humidifier) to prevent
condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical
shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

5 Avoid installing this unit in a location where foreign objects

may fall onto this unit or where this unit may be exposed to
liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do not
place:
–Other components, as they may cause damage and/or
discoloration on the surface of this unit.
–Burning objects (i.e., candles), as they may cause fire,
damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
–Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall, spilling
the liquid and causing an electrical shock to the user and/or
damage to this unit.

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

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

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

are complete.

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

possibly causing damage.

9 Do not use excessive force on switches, knobs and/or cords.
10 When disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet,

grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.

11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might

damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

12 Use only the voltage specified on this unit. Using this unit

with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may
cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage
resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than as
specified.

13 To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cord out

and outdoor antennas disconnected from a wall outlet or the
unit during a lightning 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 reason.

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 the

unit in standby mode, then 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.

20 Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power

plug can be reached easily.

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.

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.

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 UNIT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Be sure to place this unit on the level surface.

If you do not place this unit on the level surface,
PLAYXCHANGE will not function correctly, and may damage
the disc(s) and/or this unit itself.

LASER

Type Semiconductor laser GaAlAs
Wave length 650 nm (DVD)

784 nm (VCD/CD)
Output Power 7 mW (DVD/VCD/CD)
Beam divergence 60 degrees

CAUTION

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

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CONTENTS

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1. INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION .........................................2

Main unit ......................................................... 3

Supplied accessories ........................................ 3

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW .........................4

Front panel (DVR-C310) ................................ 4

Rear panel (DVR-C310) ................................. 5

Remote control (For DVR-C310) ................... 6

2. PREPARATION

SPEAKER SETUP .......................................8

Roles and layout of the speakers ..................... 8

Placing the speakers ........................................ 9

Speaker connections ...................................... 10

Connecting the speaker cables ...................... 11

Connecting the subwoofer ............................. 11

Connecting the DVD receiver and

the subwoofer ............................................ 11

CONNECTION ...........................................12

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

Connecting an HDMI component ................. 13

Connecting a VCR ........................................ 14

Connecting a YAMAHA

iPod universal dock ................................... 15

Connecting a digital audio component .......... 16

Connecting a portable audio player ............... 16

Connecting the FM/AM antennas ................. 17

GETTING STARTED .................................18

Inserting batteries into the remote control .... 18

Using the remote control ............................... 18

Turning on the power .................................... 19

Setting a TV type and display ....................... 19

Setting language preferences ......................... 20

3. BASIC OPERATION

iPod® OPERATION ................................. 27

Controlling iPod using the OSD .................... 27

DVD SETUP MENU OPTIONS ................. 28

Menu overview ..............................................28

Using the OSD menu .....................................29

General setup ................................................. 30

Audio setup ....................................................32

Video setup .................................................... 34

Preference setup ............................................. 36

4. TUNING OPERATION

FM/AM TUNING ........................................ 39

Tuning stations ..............................................39

Presetting stations ..........................................39

XM® SATELLITE RADIO TUNING .......... 41

Activating XM Satellite Radio ......................43

Basic XM Satellite Radio operations ............ 43

Selecting the XM Satellite Radio

search mode ...............................................44

Setting the XM Satellite Radio

preset channels ...........................................45

Displaying the XM Satellite Radio

information ................................................ 45

5. ADVANCED OPERATION

SOUND CONTROLS ................................ 46

Selecting surround sound ..............................46

Selecting digital sound effects .......................46

Adjusting the treble/bass level .......................46

Adjusting the volume ....................................46

Muting the sound ...........................................46

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ............ 47

Setting remote control codes .........................47

Dimming the display screen ..........................48

Setting the sleep timer ................................... 48

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DISC OPERATION ....................................21

Basic playback .............................................. 21

General operation .......................................... 21

Selecting various repeat/shuffle functions .... 22

Operations for video playback

(DVD/VCD/SVCD) .................................. 22

Special DVD features .................................... 24

Special VCD & SVCD features .................... 24

Playing MP3/JPEG/DivX® WMA discs ...... 25

Playing Super Audio CDs ............................. 25

DVD-Audio Features .................................... 26

Playing JPEG/Kodak picture CDs ................ 26

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................. 49

GLOSSARY .............................................. 52

SPECIFICATIONS .................................... 54

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this unit. This Owner’s Manual
explains the basic operation of this unit. This manual is
printed prior to production. Design and specifications are
subject to change in part as a result of improvements, etc.
In case of differences between the manual and the product,
the product has priority.

Notes about discs

This DVD receiver is designed for use with the following discs:

–

Super Audio CD (SA-CD), DVD-Video, Video CD, Super
Video CD, Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-Audio, DVD+RW,
DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RW (VR format).

This DVD receiver can play:

– MP3 and picture (Kodak, JPEG) files recorded on CD-R(W)
– JPEG/ISO 9660 format (except Progressive JPEG)

• Up to a resolution of 3072 x 2048

• File name extensions (.jpg) must be used for this DVD
receiver to recognize JPEG files

– Maximum 30 character display

®

–DivX

disc on CD-R[W]/DVD+R[W]/DVD-R[W]

Notes

– The multiple sessions of CD-R/RW can be played.
– Only the single session of DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW

can be played.

– CD-R, CD-RW and DVD-RW (VR format) cannot be

played unless finalized.

– Some discs cannot be played depending on the recording

conditions, such as the PC environment and application
software. The characteristics and condition of some discs;
materials, scratches, curvature, etc., may result in
playback failure.

– Be sure to use only CD-R and CD-RW discs made by

reliable manufacturers.
– Do not use any non-standard shaped discs (heart-shaped, etc.).
– Do not use discs with tape, seals, or paste on their surface.

Doing so may damage this DVD receiver.
– Do not use discs affixed with labels printed by a

commercially available label printer.

Cleaning discs

– When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.

Wipe the disc from the center out. Do not wipe in a circler

motion.
– Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,

commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray

intended for analog records.

Disc care

– Write only on the printed side of a CD-R/CD-RW and

only with a soft felt-tipped pen.
– Handle the disc by its edge; do not touch the surface.

Region codes

DVD discs must be labeled ALL regions or
Region 1 (U.S.A. and Canada models) in order
to play on this DVD receiver. You cannot play
discs labeled for other regions.

ALL

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Features

Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System with built-in power
amplifier.
This subwoofer system (NX-SW300) employes Advanced
YAMAHA Active Servo Technology which YAMAHA has
developed for reproducing higher quality super-bass sound. This
super-bass sound adds a more realistic, theater-in-the-home effect
to your stereo system.

PLAYXCHANGE

Capable of changing discs without interrupting current disc
playback.
Pressing PLAYXCHANGE on the front panel to open the disc
tray and reload or unload discs during playback.

Patent information

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,
“Pro Logic”, “MLP Lossless” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

“DivX”, “DivX Certified”, and associated logos are trademarks of
DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under license.

The XM name and related logos are registered trademarks of XM
Satellite Radio Inc.

iPod®

“iPod” is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.

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■ Main unit ■ Supplied accessories

DVD receiver
(DVR-C310)

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2345

DISC

NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM

DVR-C310

PORTABLE

INPUT

VOLUME

AUDIO/VIDEO

PLAYXCHANGE

FM wire antenna

AM loop antenna

INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION

Subwoofer
(NX-SW300)

Center speaker*
(NX-C300)

Front speakers*
(NX-F300 x 2)

Surround speakers*
(NX-S300 x 2)

Remote control

Batteries (x 2)

Video pin cable

System control cable

Speaker cables*
(5 m x 3)
(15 m x 2)

POWER

TV

TOP MENU/RETURN

MENU

SRCH

PRESET

SUBTITLE

TV
INPUT

TV AUX TUNER DVD/CD

DIMMER SLEEP

POWER

SCAN

PAGE

A - B SHUFFLEREPEATPROG

ON SCREEN

CH

+

DISPLAY

ENTER

CATCAT

OK

+

SET UP

CH

DISC
SKIP

AUDIO ANGLE

ZOOM

TRE

VOLTV CHTV VOL

BASS

EFFECT SURR

MUTE

DOCK

XM

*DVX-C310 only

Fasteners (x 2)*

*DVX-C310 only

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

■ Front panel (DVR-C310)

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1

2345

DISC

234

CBA0876

1 STANDBY/ON ( )

Turns on this DVD receiver, or sets it to the standby
mode.
While this DVD receiver is in the standby mode, it
consumes a small amount of power.

2 Disc tray

Loads up to 5 discs in the disc tray.

3 VOLUME

Adjusts the volume level.

4 INPUT

Selects the input source.

5

Opens and closes the disc tray.

6 PLAYXCHANGE

Reloads or unloads discs without interrupting current
disc playback.

7 s

DVD/CD mode: stops playback.
TUNER mode: deletes a preset station if held more
than two seconds, or cancels the preset installation in
Plug and Play (see page 39).

8 h/e

DVD/CD mode: starts or pauses playback.
TUNER mode: starts preset installation in Plug and
Play (see page 39).

NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM

9 b/a, w/f

0 PORTABLE jack

A Remote control sensor

B Front panel display

C DISC (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) / LEDs

DVR-C310

AUDIO/VIDEO

PORTABLE

PLAYXCHANGE

VOLUME

INPUT

59

DVD/CD mode: selects the previous/next track or
chapter. Press and hold to fast forward or fast reverse.
TUNER mode: selects the preset number.

Connects a portable audio player.

Receives infrared signal from the remote control.

Shows information about the operational status of this
DVD receiver.
MULTI
Lights up when you play a multi-channel audio
source.
DOWNMIX
Lights up when you play discs that allow down mixing
of multi-channel audio sources.
It does not light up for discs that prohibit down
mixing, even if you play a multi-channel audio source.

Selects and directly plays back the preferred disc.
Each LED lights up in green when this DVD receiver
recognizes that the corresponding disc has been
loaded.

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■ Rear panel (DVR-C310)

CBA 98 76

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

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INTRODUCTION

UNBAL.

ANTENNA

FM

75

GND

AM

XMHDMI

DOCK

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

TV IN

AUX IN

LINE OUT

TO NX-SW300

D

1 FM ANT terminal

Connect the FM antenna.

2 HDMI jack

Connect to an HDMI compatible component
(see page 13).

3 XM jack

Connect an XM Passport System (see page 41).

4 DOCK terminal

Connect a YAMAHA iPod universal dock
(see page 15).

5 AC power cord

Connect to a standard AC outlet.

6 VIDEO output jack

Connect to the video (composite) jack of your TV (see
page 12).

7 S-VIDEO output jack

Connect to the S-video jack of your TV or VCR (see
page 12, and 14).

VIDEO

YP

R

PCM/DTS

q DIGITAL

P

B

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN

VIDEO OUT (DVD ONLY)

8 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

Connect to the Y P

B/CB PR/CR jacks of your TV

(see page 12).

9 COAXIAL input jack

Connect to the digital out jack on a digital audio
component (see page 16).

0 SYSTEM CONNECTOR terminal

Connect to the subwoofer (see page 11).

A LINE OUT jacks

Connect to the audio input jacks of your VCR
(see page 14).

B AUX IN jacks

Connect to the audio output jacks on your VCR or
cassette deck (see page 14).

C TV IN jacks

Connect to the corresponding audio output jacks of
your TV (see page 12).

D GND and AM ANT terminals

Connect the AM loop antenna (see page 17).

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

■ Remote control (For DVR-C310)

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2

3
4

5
6

7

8

9
0

A
B
C

D
E

F
G

Note

For details on how to use the remote control, see page 18.

POWER

DIMMER SLEEP

TV

SCAN

A - B SHUFFLEREPEATPROG

TOP MENU/RETURN

MENU

SRCH

SUBTITLE

TV

INPUT

TV AUX TUNER DVD/CD

PRESET

AUDIO ANGLE

EFFECT SURR

CH

ENTER

OK

CH

+

TRE

BASS

XM

POWER

PAGE

ON SCREEN

DISPLAY

SET UP

DISC
SKIP

ZOOM

VOLTV CHTV VOL

MUTE

DOCK

CATCAT

+

H

I

J

K

L
M
N

O

P
Q
R

S

t
U
V

W
X

1 POWER (TV)

Turns on the TV, or sets it to the standby mode.

2 DIMMER

Selects different levels of brightness for the display
panel.

3 Numeric keypad (0 – 9)

Enters a track/title number of the disc.
Enters a number of a preset radio station.

4 REPEAT

Selects various repeat modes.

5 PROG

DVD/CD mode: starts programming.
TUNER mode: starts automatic/manual preset
programming if held for more than two seconds.

6 TOP MENU/RETURN

Returns to the previous menu.
Displays the top-level disc menu (if available).

7 Cursors ( // / )

DVD/CD mode: Use to select OSD menu items.
TUNER mode: press / to tune into a station or

press / to starts automatic tuning. When this
DVD receiver is in the XM Satellite Radio mode, see
page 42.

ENTER (OK)

Confirms a selection.

8 MENU

Accesses the menu of a disc. During playback, returns
to the main menu.
For VCD version 2.0 only:
Switches PBC (playback control) on or off.

9 s

DVD/CD mode: stops playback. Holding down the
button opens and closes the disc tray.
TUNER mode: deletes a preset station if held more
than two seconds, or cancels the preset installation in
Plug and Play (see page 39).

0 u PRESET d (b/a)

DVD/CD mode: selects the previous/next track or
chapter. Press and hold to fast forward or fast reverse.
TUNER mode: selects the preset number.

A SUBTITLE

Selects a subtitle language.

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

B AUDIO

Selects an audio language (DVD) or an audio channel
(VCD).

C TV CH (+ / –)

Switches the TV channel.

D TV VOL (+ / –)

Adjusts the TV volume.

E TV INPUT

Switches the TV input.

F EFFECT

Selects a sound effect.

G Input selection buttons

Select the input source.
TV: switches to TV input source.
AUX: switches to AUX ANALOG, AUX DIGITAL or
AUX FRONT input source.
TUNER: switches to TUNER/FM, TUNER/AM or
XM RADIO input source.
DVD/CD: switches to DVD/CD or iPod input source.

H POWER ( )

Turns on this DVD receiver, or sets it to the standby
mode.
While this DVD receiver is in the standby mode, it
consumes a small amount of power.

Q e

DVD/CD mode: pauses playback.

R DISC SKIP

Selects another disc.

S ZOOM

Enlarges the video image.

T ANGLE

Selects a DVD disc camera angle (if available).

U TRE/BASS

Selects the TREBLE (high tone) or BASS (low tone)
sound mode.
Use the VOLUME control to change the tone level.

V VOL (+ / –)

Adjusts the volume level.

W MUTE

Mutes the sound. Press again to restore the audio
output to the previous volume level.

X SURR

Switches to multi-channel surround mode or stereo
mode.

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INTRODUCTION

I SLEEP

Sets the sleep timer.

J SCAN

Scans each track/chapter on the disc.

K PA GE

Turns the pages of DVD-Audio still pictures.

L REPEAT A-B

Repeats a specific section on a disc.

M SHUFFLE

Plays tracks in random order.

N ON SCREEN/DISPLAY

Accesses or exits from the OSD (on screen display)
menu of this DVD receiver.

O SET UP

Accesses or exits from the setup menu of this DVD
receiver.

P h

DVD/CD mode: starts playback.
TUNER mode: starts preset installation in Plug and
Play (see page 39).

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SPEAKER SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP

■ Roles and layout of the speakers

To enjoy quality sounds you need to place the speakers in their appropriate positions and install them correctly.The
following shows the recommended layout of the speakers. For the best possible surround sound, all of the speakers
(except the subwoofer) should be placed at the same distance from the listening position.

DVD receiver

Center speaker

2

Front

1

speaker (L)

Front

1

speaker (R)

Subwoofer

3

Surround

speaker (L)

4

3

Surround

speaker (R)

1 Front Speakers (L, R)

Place the front left/right speakers on both sides of your TV at equal distances.
Main roles: Produces front channel (stereo) sounds and effect sounds.

2 Center Speaker

Place the center speaker on top of the TV or inside the TV rack so that the speaker and TV are aligned vertically.
Main role: Produces sounds oriented toward the center of the screen such as dialogues or vocal sounds.

3 Surround Speakers (L, R)

Place the surround left/right speakers behind the listening position.
Main roles: Produces surround sounds and effect sounds.

4 Subwoofer

Place the subwoofer near a front speaker and turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce wall reflections.
Main roles: Produces bass sounds and low frequency (LFE) sounds contained in Dolby Digital or DTS.

Notes

– To avoid magnetic interference, do not position the front speakers too close to your TV.
– Allow adequate ventilation around the DVD receiver and subwoofer.
– Bass sounds produced by the subwoofer may be heard differently depending on the listening position and subwoofer location.

To enjoy desired sounds, try to change the location of the subwoofer according to the listening position.

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■ Placing the speakers

+

–

+

–

Placing the center speaker (NX-C300)

When placing the center speaker on the top of the TV,
use the supplied fasteners to secure the speaker.

SPEAKER SETUP

Attaching to a wall

You can attach the speakers to a wall using
commercially available screws (Diameter: 3.5 to 4 mm
(1/8” to 5/32”), Length: 25 mm (1”) or more). Each
speaker requires two screws.

Screws
(3.5 (1/8”) to 4 (5/32”)
mm dia., commercially
available)

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PREPARATION

Fastener

Peel off
the seal

1 Peel off the seals on one side of the fasteners and

attach them to the bottom of the center speaker.

2 Peel off the seals on the other side of the fasteners and

attach them to the top of the TV.

Notes

– Do not place the speaker on the TV if the top of the TV is

uneven or narrower than the bottom surface of the
speaker. Doing so may cause the speaker to fall. In this
case, place the speaker inside a TV rack or on a level
floor.

– Before attaching the fasteners to the TV, clean the surface

with a dry cloth. A dirty or wet surface may weaken the
adhesive force and cause the speaker to fall.

– Do not touch the bonding surfaces of the fasteners after

peeling off the seals. Doing so may weaken the adhesive
force and cause the speaker to fall.

20 mm (25/32”)
or more

79 mm
(2-3/4”)

5 mm
(1/5”)

151 mm
(5-15/16”)

1 Install two screws in the wall where you want to place

the speaker.

2 Hang the speaker on the screws using the holes in the

rear of the speaker.

Notes

– To attach a speaker to a wall using screws, the wall must

be firm. Do not attach a speaker to a wall that is made of
weak materials such as plaster or veneered woods. Doing
so may cause the speaker to fall.

– After attaching each speaker, check that the speaker is

fixed securely. YAMAHA will bear no responsibility for
any accidents caused by improper installations.

Hanging on a wall (NX-F300, NX-S300)

You can hang the speakers on a wall using a
commercially available bracket and screws (Diameter:
6 mm). Attach a bracket firmly to the rear of the
speakers using screws. Then mount a screw on the
wall where the speaker is to be hung and hook the
speaker securely onto the mounted screws.

Note

Do not use screw threads measured in inches for this
installation. Use metric screw threads only.

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SPEAKER SETUP

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–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

■ Speaker connections

Note

Do not connect the power cord of the subwoofer and DVD receiver into an AC outlet until all cable connections are completed.

Front

speaker (R)

Front

speaker (L)

Surround

speaker (R)

Surround

speaker (L)

Center speaker

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DVD receiver

FM

75Ω

UNBAL.

L

GND
AM

R

TV IN

ANTENNA

XMHDMI

AUX IN

LINE OUT TO NX-SW300

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

CENTER

FRONT

DOCK

YP

R

PCM/DTS

q

DIGITAL

P
COMPONENT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN VIDEO OUT (DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

B

S VIDEO

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

Subwoofer

SPEAKER SETUP

■ Connecting the speaker cables

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

Good

Connect the speaker cable with the white line to the
plus (Red (+)) connector on the front/center/surround
speakers and connect the speaker cable with the black
band to the minus (Black (–)) connector.

Lever

Black
band

No Good

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

Notes

– Do not use excessive force when inserting the cable plug.

Doing so may damage the cable or speaker terminals.

– When connecting the speakers, fix the speaker cables in

place so that cables do not loosen. If your foot or hand
accidentally gets caught on a loose speaker cable, the
speaker may fall.

■ Connecting the DVD receiver and the subwoofer

Connect the subwoofer to DVD receiver using the
system control cable. Attach one end to the subwoofer
and the other to the SYSTEM CONNECTOR
terminal at the rear of the DVD receiver.

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

XMHDMI

FM

DOCK

75Ω

UNBAL.

L

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

GND
AM

R

TV IN

AUX IN

LINE OUT TO NX-SW300

ANTENNA

R

PCM/DTS
DIGITAL

q

COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN VIDEO OUT (DVD ONLY)

YP

VIDEO

P

B

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

2

PREPARATION

■ Connecting the subwoofer

Connect the speaker cable with the white line to the
plus (Red (+)) connector on the front/center/surround
speakers and connect the speaker cable with the black
band to the minus (Black (–)) connector.

Lever

SPEAKERS

Black
band

SURROUND

CENTER

FRONT

Lift up the lever, then insert
the cable into the hole and
replace the lever.

NX-SW300

NX-SW300

Notes

– After inserting the system control cable, be sure to tighten

the cable screws.

– Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly connected.

Improper connections may damage the system due to a
short-circuit.

– When connecting the speakers, fix the speaker cables in

place so that cables do not loosen. If your foot or hand
accidentally gets caught on a loose speaker cable, the
speaker may fall.

– To prevent unwanted noise, do not place the subwoofer

too close to the DVD receiver, AC power adaptor, TV or
other sources of radiation.

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CONNECTION

CONNECTION

■ Connecting a TV

Notes

– You only need to make one audio connections from the following options (1 or 2) and one video connection from the

following options (1,2 or 3) depending on the capabilities of your TV.

– Do not connect the power cords until all cable connections are completed.

Audio connections

R L

ANTENNA

AUDIO

OUT

GND
AM

L

R

TV IN

COAXIAL

XMHDMI

AUX IN

LINE OUT TO NX-SW300

OUT

DOCK

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

TV

Video connections

Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y

YP

R

PCM/DTS

q

DIGITAL

P

B

COMPONENT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN VIDEO OUT (DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

S VIDEO

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VIDEO

IN

S-VIDEO

IN

1 VIDEO output jack

Use the supplied video pin cable (yellow) to connect
the VIDEO jack of this DVD receiver to the video
input jack (or A/V In/Video In/Composite/Baseband
jack) of your TV.

2 S VIDEO output jack

S-video connections achieve a clearer picture than
composite video connections. Use a commercially
available S-video cable to connect the S VIDEO jack
of this DVD receiver to the S-video input jack (or Y/C
or S-VHS jack) of your TV.

3 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

Use commercially available component video cables
(red/blue/green) to connect the Y P
DVD receiver to the corresponding component video
input jacks (or the Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr/ YUV jacks) of your
TV.
Progressive scan video quality is only available when
using Y P

B PR in conjunction with a progressive scan

TV. To activate the progressive scan function see
page 34.

B PR jacks of this

1 TV IN jacks

To output TV sound from the speakers connected to
this DVD receiver, use commercially available audio
cables (white/red) to connect the TV IN input jacks of
this DVD receiver to the corresponding audio output
jacks of your TV.

2 COAXIAL jack

To output TV sound from the speakers connected to
this DVD receiver, use a commercially available
coaxial cable to connect the COAXIAL input jack of
this DVD receiver to the corresponding coaxial output
jack of your TV.

Notes

– If you connect this DVD receiver to the analog audio and

digital audio at the same time, the digital audio signals
input at the COAXIAL jack take priority over the analog
audio signals input at the TV IN jacks.

– You can connect this DVD receiver to your TV using an

HDMI cable. For details, see “Connecting an HDMI
component” on page 13.

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■ Connecting an HDMI component

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the
first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital
A/V (audio/video) interface.
By connecting to an HDMI component (such as a
TV), you can enjoy standard, enhanced or high­definition video as well as multi-channel digital audio
using a single cable.
When used in combination with HDCP (High­bandwidth Digital Content Protection), HDMI
provides a secure audio/video interface that meets the
security requirements of content providers and system
operators.
For further information on HDMI, visit the HDMI
website at “http://www.hdmi.org/”.

HDMI

IN

TV

CONNECTION

Viewing and Listening to playback from an HDMI component

1 Connect HDMI output jack of this DVD receiver to the

HDMI input jack of your HDMI compatible
component using a commercially available HDMI
cable.

2 Select the appropriate audio output from [HDMI

SETUP] in [AUDIO SETUP PAGE] (see page 33).

3 Select the appropriate video output from [HDMI

SETUP] in [VIDEO SETUP PAGE] (see page 35).

Notes

– This DVD receiver is not compatible with HDCP-

incompatible HDMI or DVI components.

– You need a commercially available HDMI/DVI

conversion cable when you connect this DVD receiver to
other DVI components.

– When connecting an HDMI component, refer to the

instruction manual for the component.

– Do not disconnect or connect the HDMI cable from this

DVD receiver or turn off the power of the HDMI/DVI
component connected to the HDMI jack of this DVD
receiver while data is being transferred. Doing so may
disrupt playback or cause noise.

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PREPARATION

ANTENNA

XMHDMI

L

GND
AM

R

TV IN

AUX IN

DOCK

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

LINE OUT TO NX-SW300

DVD receiver

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CONNECTION

L

R

TV IN

ANTENNA

AUX IN

LINE OUT

XMHDMI

GND

AM

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN VIDEO OUT (DVD ONLY)

PCM/DTS

q

DIGITAL

YP

R

P

B

■ Connecting a VCR

Connect a VCR and enjoy video cassette tapes.

VIDEO

IN

VCR

TV

1

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

OUT

RL

VCR

2

XMHDMI

DOCK

SYSTEM

CONNECTOR

LINE OUT TO NX-SW300

ANTENNA

L

GND

AM

R

TV IN

AUX IN

DVD receiver

Viewing and listening to playback from a VCR

1 Connect the video output jack of the VCR and the

video input jack of your TV.

2

AUDIO

IN

RL

S-VIDEO

OUT

1

VIDEO

IN

DVD receiver

Using a VCR for recording DVD playback

1 Connect the S VIDEO output of this DVD receiver to

the S-video input jack of your VCR.

OR

Connect the VIDEO output jack of this DVD receiver
and the video input jack of your VCR.

2 Connect the LINE OUT jacks of this DVD receiver to

the audio input jacks of your VCR.

2 Connect the AUX IN jacks of this DVD receiver to the

audio output jacks of your VCR.

Note

Before starting operation, press AUX repeatedly to select
“AUX ANALOG” to activate the input source.

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Note

Some DVDs are copy protected. You cannot record copy­protected discs using a VCR.