Yamaha HTR-5440RDS User Manual

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HTR-5440RDS

Natural Sound AV Receiver

Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo

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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

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

2Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place with at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the right and left, and 10 cm at the back of this unit for ventilation space — away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.

3Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds. To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not place this unit where it may get exposed to rain, water, and/or any type of liquid.

4Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in a environment with high humidity (i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

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

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

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

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

6Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

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

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

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

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

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

12Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

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

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

15Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.

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

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

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

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

■ For U.K. customers

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

Note

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

■ Special Instructions for U.K. Model

IMPORTANT

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

Blue: NEUTRAL

Brown: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.

CAUTION

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
FEATURES ..........................................................	2
GETTING STARTED .........................................	3
Checking the Package Contents .............................	3
Battery Installation in the Remote Control ............	3
Battery Replacement ..............................................	3
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS .......................	4
Front Panel .............................................................	4
Remote Control ......................................................	6
Using the Remote Control ......................................	7
Display ...................................................................	8
Rear Panel ..............................................................	9
PREPARATION
SPEAKER SETUP ............................................	10
Speakers to Be Used ............................................	10
Speaker Placement ...............................................	10
CONNECTIONS ...............................................	11
Before Connecting Components ...........................	11
Connecting Audio Components ...........................	12
Connecting an External Decoder .........................	12
Connecting Video Components ............................	14
Connecting Speakers ............................................	16
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch .....................	18
Connecting the Power Supply Cords ...................	18
ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE ....	19
Before You Start Adjusting ..................................	19
Using the Test Tone ..............................................	19
BASIC OPERATION
PLAYING A SOURCE ......................................	21
Input Modes and Indications ................................	23
Selecting a DSP Program .....................................	24
Canceling the Sound Effect (turning off the effect
speakers) ...........................................................	25
TUNING .............................................................	26
Connecting the Antennas .....................................	26
Automatic Tuning ................................................	27
Manual Tuning .....................................................	27
Automatic Preset Tuning
(for RDS stations only) ....................................	28
Manual Preset Tuning ..........................................	29
To Recall a Preset Station ....................................	29
Exchanging Preset Stations ..................................	30
RECEIVING RDS STATIONS ........................	31
Description of RDS Data .....................................	31
Changing the RDS Mode .....................................	31
PTY SEEK Function ............................................	32
EON Function ......................................................	33
RECORDING A SOURCE ...............................	34

ADVANCED OPERATION

		SET MENU	35		INTRODUCTION
		Adjusting the Items on the SET MENU ..............	35
		1 SPEAKER SET (speaker mode settings) ..........	36
		2 HP TONE CTRL (headphone tone control) ......	37
		3 I/O ASSIGN ......................................................	38
		4 INPUT MODE (initial input mode) ..................	38
		5 DOLBY D. SET (Dolby Digital set) .................	38
		6 DTS SET (DTS LFE level) ...............................	39
		7 SP DLY TIME (center delay) ............................	39
		..................................................8 DIPSLAY SET	39
		9 MEM. GUARD (memory guard) ......................	39		PREPARATION
		Adjusting Method ................................................	41
		DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER OUTPUT
		LEVELS ..........................................................	40
		Delay Time ...........................................................	40
		Sound Output Level of the Center, Right Rear
		and Left Rear Speakers, and Subwoofer ..........	40
		SLEEP TIMER ..................................................	42
		Setting the SLEEP Timer .....................................	42
		Canceling the SLEEP Timer ................................	42
		SOUND FIELD PROGRAM ............................	43		BASIC
		Hi-Fi DSP Programs	43
		CINEMA DSP Programs ......................................	43
					OPERATION
		SPECIFICATIONS ............................................	50
		APPENDIX
		TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................	46
		GLOSSARY .......................................................	51
		................................................................INDEX	53
					TIONOPERAADVANCED

APPENDIX

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FEATURES

5-Channel Power Amplification

Minimum RMS Output (0.06% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz)

Main:	65 W + 65 W (8 Ω)
Center:	65 W (8 Ω)
Rear:	65 W + 65 W (8 Ω)

Multi-mode Digital Sound Field

Processing

DTS Decoder

Dolby Pro Logic Decoder

Dolby Digital Decoder

Hi-Fi DSP

CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP Technology and Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS

Virtual CINEMA DSP

SILENT CINEMA

Sophisticated FM/AM Tuner

40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning

Automatic Preset Tuning

Preset Station Shifting Capability (Preset Editing)

Multi-Functions for RDS Broadcast Reception

Other Features

“SET MENU” which Provides You with 9 Items for Optimizing This Unit for Your Audio/Video System

Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Balance Adjustment

6-Channel External Decoder Input for Other Future Formats

Video Signal Input and Output Capability

Optical and Coaxial Digital Signal Input Jacks

SLEEP Timer

Remote Control Capability

•yindicates a tip for your operation.

•Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the main unit or on the remote control. In cases when

the button names differ between the main unit and the remote control, the button name on the remote control is given in parentheses in this manual.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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GETTING STARTED

Checking the Package Contents

Check that the following items are included in your package.

Remote control

Batteries (AA, R06, UM-3 type)

AM loop antenna

Indoor FM antenna

Connection guide

75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K. model only)

INTRODUCTION

Battery Installation in the Remote

Control

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1 Turn the remote control over and slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow.

2 Insert the batteries (AA, R06 or UM-3 type) according to the polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment.

3 Close the battery compartment cover.

Battery Replacement

If the remote control operates only when it is close to the unit, the batteries are weak. Replace all the batteries with new ones.

Notes

•Use only AA, R06 or UM-3 batteries for replacement.

•Be sure the battery polarity is correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.)

•Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be used for an extended period of time.

•If the batteries have leaked, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come into contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.

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		CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Front Panel
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						VOLUME
		D I G I T A L
	D I G I T A L		RDS MODE/FREQ EON
STANDBY	SURROUND
			PTY SEEK
/ON
			MODE	START

INPUT MODE

6CH INPUT

PRESET

BASS

TREBLE

BALANCE

SPEAKERS

/TUNING

FM/AM

A

B

INPUT

PROGRAM

EFFECT

PRESET/TUNING

A/B/C/D/E

EDIT

MEMORY

TUNING

MODE

–

+

–

+

L

R

ON

OFF

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

PHONES

VIDEO

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AUDIO

R

SILENT

VIDEO AUX

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1 STANDBY/ON

Press this switch to turn on the power of this unit or to set this unit in the standby mode. Before turning the power on, set the volume at the minimum level.

Standby mode

In this mode, this unit consumes a very small quantity of power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control.

2 Remote control sensor

This receives signals from the remote control.

3 Display

This shows various information.

4 PTY SEEK MODE

Press this button to set the unit in the PTY SEEK mode.

5 RDS MODE/FREQ

When an RDS station is received, press this button to change the display mode among the PS mode, PTY mode, RT mode, CT mode (if the station offers those RDS data services) and/or frequency display mode in turn.

6 EON

Press this button to select the desired program type (NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS, SPORT) when you want to tune in to a radio program of that type automatically.

7 PTY SEEK START

Press this button to begin searching for a station after the desired program type has been selected in the PTY SEEK mode.

8 INPUT MODE

Press this button to select the input mode among AUTO, DTS and ANALOG for the sources that send two or more types of signals to this unit.

9 VOLUME

Turn this control to turn up or down the volume.

0 6CH INPUT

Press this button to select the source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks. The source selected by pressing 6CH INPUT takes priority over the source selected with INPUT l/ h (or the input selector buttons on the remote control).

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q BASS

Turn this control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the low-frequency response.

w TREBLE

Turn this control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the high-frequency response.

Note

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

e BALANCE

This control is only effective for the sound from the main speakers.

Turn the control to adjust the balance of the output volume from the right and left main speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by the speaker location or listening room conditions.

r SPEAKERS A/B

Set A or B (or both A and B) to the ON position for the main speaker system (connected to this unit) that you want to use. Set the button(s) to the OFF position for the main speaker system that you don’t want to use.

t PROGRAM l / h

Press lor hto select a DSP program when the effect speakers (center and rear) are turned on. The name of the selected program appears on the display.

y EFFECT

Press this button to turn on or off the effect speakers (center and rear). If you turn them off, all Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals except for the LFE channel are directed to the right and left main speakers. In that case, the output levels of the right and left speakers may not match.

u PHONES jack

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack so that this unit outputs audio signals for private listening.

When listening with headphones privately, set both SPEAKERS A/B to the OFF position.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

i VIDEO AUX jacks

Connect an auxiliary audio or video input source such as a game console to these jacks. To reproduce source signals from these jacks, select V-AUX as the input source.

o PRESET/TUNING l / h

When “ z ” appears on the display:

This button is used to select a preset station number (1 to 8). Press lto select a lower and hto select a higher preset station number.

When “ z ” goes off from the display:

This button is used for tuning. Press lto tune in to lower frequencies, and hto tune in to higher frequencies.

When this unit is in the PTY SEEK mode, press this button to select a program type.

p A/B/C/D/E

Press this button to select one of 5 preset station groups (A to E).

a PRESET/TUNING (EDIT)

Press this button to turn on or off “ z ” on the display and switch the function between for storing a broadcasting station (preset tuning) and for tuning. This button is also used to exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other.

s MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM)

Press this button to store the broadcasting stations. Hold down this button for more than 3 seconds to begin automatic preset tuning (for FM stations only).

d TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO)

Press this button to switch the tuning mode between automatic and manual. To use the automatic tuning method, press this button so that the “AUTO” indicator lights up on the display. To use the manual tuning method, press this button so that the “AUTO” indicator goes off.

f FM/AM

Press this button to switch the reception band between FM and AM.

g INPUT l / h

Press these buttons to select the input source (DVD, AUX, MD/CD-R, TUNER, CD, V-AUX, VCR, D-TV/CBL) that you want to listen to or watch. The name of the selected input source appears on the display.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Remote Control

The provided remote control is designed to control all most commonly used functions of this unit. If a YAMAHA tape deck or CD player designed for remote control compatibility is connected to this unit, this remote control can also control various functions of that component.

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■ Controlling this unit

1 POWER

3 –/+

These buttons adjust the settings of the SET MENU and TIME/LEVEL mode.

4 TEST

Press this button to output the test tone for each speaker.

5 A/B/C/D/E, PRESET –/+

These buttons are used to select a preset station. A/B/C/D/E: To select one of a group (A to E) of preset

stations

PRESET –/+: To select a preset station number (1 to 8)

6 SLEEP

Press this button to set the SLEEP timer.

7 VOLUME

These buttons are used to adjust the volume level.

: To turn up the volume

: To turn down the volume

8 SET MENU

Press this button to select the items in the SET MENU.

9 DSP PRG+, PRG–

Press these buttons to select a DSP program.

0 EFFECT

Press this button to turn on or off the effect speakers (center and rear).

q Input selector buttons

These buttons select the input source.

CD:	To play a CD
TUNER:	To listen to an FM (RDS) or AM
	broadcast
MD/CD-R(TAPE):	To play an MD or CD recorder (or
	tape deck)
DVD:	To play a DVD
D-TV/CBL:	To watch a TV/digital TV or cable TV
VCR:	To play a video cassette
AUX:	To use another audio component
V-AUX:	To use another audio/video
	component

Each time you press this button, the unit switches between the power on and standby mode.

2 TIME/LEVEL

Press this button to select the item in the TIME/LEVEL mode.

w 6CH INPUT

Press this button to play a source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks.

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■Controlling a YAMAHA tape deck or CD player

Identify the remote control buttons with your component’s buttons. If these buttons are identical, their functions will be the same. Refer to the instructions for each button function supplied with your component.

! Tape deck buttons

These buttons are used for controlling a tape deck.

•DECK A/B, DIR A and DIR B are only available for a double cassette tape deck.

•For a single cassette tape deck with an automatic reverse function, press DIR A to reverse the direction of tape running.

@ CD player buttons

These buttons are used for controlling a CD player.

•DISC SKIP is only available for a CD player with a CD changer.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Using the Remote Control

Remote control sensor

Within approximately 6 m

INTRODUCTION

(20 feet)

The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor during operation. When the sensor is covered or there is a large object between the remote control and the sensor, the sensor cannot receive signals. The sensor may not be able to receive signals properly when it is exposed to direct sunlight or a strong artificial light (such as a fluorescent or strobe light). In this case, change the direction of the light or reposition the unit to avoid direct lighting.

Notes

•Handle the remote control with care.

•Do not spill water, tea or other liquids on the remote control.

•Do not drop the remote control.

•Do not leave or store the remote control in the following conditions:

–high humidity or temperature such as near a heater, stove or bath;

–dusty places; or

–extremely low temperature.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Display

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	VIRTUAL DOLBY DTS		MONO TV SPORTS	CONCERT HALL	PS	PTY	RT	CT AUTO
DIGITAL		DIGITAL	MOVIE THEATER 1 2	JAZZ CLUB	PTY HOLD		EON	STEREO
		PRO LOGIC	ENTERTAINMENT	ROCK CONCERT	NEWSINFO		AFFAIRS SPORT
PRO LOGIC		ENHANCED	DISCO 5CH STEREO	GAME BASS EXT. MEMORY			TUNED SLEEP
DSP								dB
	SP
PCM								ms
	AB							K HZ
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1 t indicator				9 STEREO indicator
The “t” indicator lights up when the built-in DTS				This lights up when an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient
decoder is turned on.				signal strength is being received.
2 VIRTUAL indicator				0 x indicator
This lights up when using Virtual CINEMA DSP.				“ x” lights up when the built-in digital sound
3 g and o indicators				field processor is on.
“ g” lights up when the built-in Dolby Digital				q v indicator
decoder is on and the signals of the selected source are				This lights up when this unit is reproducing PCM (pulse
encoded with Dolby Digital. “ o ” lights up when				code modulation) digital audio signals.
the built-in Dolby Pro Logic decoder is on.				w Headphones indicator
4 DSP program indicators				This lights up when headphones are connected.
This indicates the name of the selected DSP program.				e Multi-information display

5 PTY HOLD indicator

This lights up while searching for stations in the PTY SEEK mode.

6 RDS mode indicators

The name(s) of the RDS data offered by the currently received RDS station light(s) up. Illumination of the red indicator next to the RDS data name shows that the corresponding RDS mode is now selected.

7 EON indicator

This lights up when an RDS station that offers the EON data service is being received.

8 AUTO indicator

This lights up when the unit is in the automatic tuning mode.

This display shows various information: for example the name of the selected input source and the various settings during adjustment with the SET MENU. The current station frequency and band (FM or AM) also appear when the tuner is selected as the input source.

r MEMORY indicator

This flashes for about 5 seconds after pressing MEMORY. During this period, the displayed station can be stored in the memory.

t Program type name indicators

The name of the selected program type lights up when the “EON” indicator lights up.

y TUNED indicator

This lights up when this unit tunes in to a station.

u SLEEP indicator

This lights up while the built-in SLEEP timer is on.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Rear Panel

1 2

3

4

DIGITAL
INPUT				TUNER
CD	AM ANT	GND	FM ANT
COAXIAL			75	UNBAL.

OPTICAL

D-TV/CBL
		6CH INPUT		DVD	D-TV/CBL	VIDEO SIGNAL
	MAIN	SURROUND	CENTER			IN VCR 1OUT		MONITOR OUT
DVD	L	L						VIDEO
	R	R	SUB WOOFER
								L
								R
			IN(PLAY) OUT(REC)			IN	OUT	SUB
	AUX	CD	MD/CD-R	DVD	D-TV/CBL		VCR 1	WOOFER
				AUDIO SIGNAL				OUTPUT

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1 DIGITAL INPUT jacks

2 6CH INPUT jacks

As this terminal is used

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for an examination in the factory, do not connect any equipment to this terminal.

See pages 12 and 13 for connection information.

3 Antenna input terminals

See page 26 for connection information.

4 Video component jacks

See pages 14 and 15 for connection information.

5 Speaker terminals

See pages 16 and 17 for connection information.

6 AC power cord

Connect to a power outlet.

		5								6	7
	+	SPEAKERS		+
R		–	–		L
A										MAINS
MAIN
B
						IMPEDANCE SELECTOR				AC OUTLETS
						SET BEFORE POWER ON				SWITCHED
										100W MAX. TOTAL
		CENTER	REAR			MAIN A OR B: 8			MIN. /SPEAKER
				L				A + B:16 MIN. /SPEAKER
		R	(SURROUND)			CENTER		: 8	MIN. /SPEAKER
						REAR		: 8	MIN. /SPEAKER
		+			MAIN A OR B: 4		MIN. /SPEAKER
						A + B: 8 MIN. /SPEAKER
					CENTER	: 6	MIN. /SPEAKER
					REAR	: 6	MIN. /SPEAKER
		–

(Europe model)

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7 AC OUTLET(S)

Use these outlets to supply power to your other audio/video components (see page 18).

8 Audio component jacks

See pages 12 and 13 for connection information.

9 SUBWOOFER jack

See page 17 for connection information.

0 IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch

Use this switch to match the amplifier output to your speaker impedance. Set this unit in the standby mode before you change the setting of this switch (see page 18).

INTRODUCTION

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TION

SPEAKER SETUP

Speakers to Be Used

This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5-speaker system, using main speakers, rear speakers and a center speaker. If you use different brands of speakers (with different tonal qualities) in your system, the tone of a moving human voice and other types of sound may not shift smoothly. We recommend that you use speakers from the same manufacture to ensure even tonal quality.

The main speakers are used for the main source sound plus the effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers from your present stereo system. The rear speakers are used for the effect and surround sounds, and the center speaker is for the center sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). If for some reason it is not practical to use a center speaker, you can do without it. Best results, however, are obtained with the full system.

The main speakers should be high-performance models and have enough power-handling capacity to accept the maximum output of your audio system. The other speakers do not have to be equal to the main speakers. For precise sound localization, however, it is ideal to use highperformance models that can reproduce sounds over the full range for the center speaker and the rear speakers.

■Use of a subwoofer expands your sound field

It is also possible to further expand your system with the addition of a subwoofer. The use of a subwoofer is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels, but also for reproducing the LFE (low frequency effect) channel with high fidelity when playing back a source encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS. The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is ideal for natural and lively bass reproduction.

Speaker Placement

Refer to the following diagram when you place the speakers.

Main speaker (R)

Rear speaker (R)

Subwoofer

	Main	1.8 m
	speaker (L)

Center speaker

Rear speaker (L)

■ Main speakers

Place the right and left main speakers an equal distance from the ideal listening position. The distance of each speaker from each side of the TV monitor should be the same.

■ Rear speakers

Place these speakers behind your listening position, facing slightly inwards, nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) above the floor.

■ Center speaker

Align the front face of the center speaker with the front face of your TV monitor. Place the speaker as close to the monitor as possible, such as directly over or under the monitor and centrally between the main speakers.

Note

•If the center speaker is not used, the sound will be heard from the right and left main speakers. In that case, “CENTER SP” in the SET MENU is set to the NON position.

■ Subwoofer

The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because low bass sounds are not highly directional. But it is better to place the subwoofer near the main speakers. Turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce the wall reflections.

CAUTION

Please use magnetically shielded speakers. Sometimes a video monitor may be adversely affected even when magnetically shielded speakers are used.

Separate the speakers from the monitor if this happens.

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CONNECTIONS

Before Connecting Components

CAUTION

Never connect this unit and other components to mains power until all connections between components have been completed.

Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Some components require different connection methods and have different jack names. Refer to the instructions for each component to be connected to this unit.

When you connect other YAMAHA audio components (such as a tape deck, MD recorder and CD player or changer), connect it to the jacks with the same number labels as !, #, $ etc.

Use RCA-type pin plug cables for connecting audio/video components with the exception described later.

The input and output jacks for pin plugs can be distinguished as follows:

Yellow	video signals (composite)	V	V
White	analog audio signals for the left channel	L	L
Red	analog audio signals for the right channel	R	R
	coaxial digital signals	C	C

PREPARATION

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

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting Audio Components

■ Connecting to digital jacks

This unit has digital jacks for direct transmission of digital signals through either coaxial or fiber optic cables. You can use the digital jacks to input PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS bitstreams. When you connect components to both the COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks, priority is given to the input signals from the COAXIAL jack.

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•You can designate the input for each digital jack according to your component by using “3 I/O ASSIGN” in the SET MENU.

Notes

•When making connections between the digital signal jacks, you should connect the components to the same-named analog audio signal jacks of this unit, because a digital signal cannot be recorded by a recording component connected to this unit.

•All digital signal input jacks are applicable to sampling frequencies of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz.

About the dust protection cap

Pull out the cap from the optical jack before you connect the fiber optic cable. Do not discard the cap. When you are not using the optical jack, be sure to put the cap back in place. This cap protects the jack from dust.

Note

•The OPTICAL jacks on this unit conform to the EIA standard. If you use a fiber optic cable that does not conform to this standard, this unit may not function properly.

■ Connecting a CD player

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•The COAXIAL jack is available for a CD player which has coaxial digital output jack.

•When you connect a CD player to both the analog and digital jacks, priority is given to the input signals from the digital jack.

■Connecting an MD recorder, CD recorder or tape deck

Connect the analog input/output jack of your recording component to the AUDIO jacks.

Note

•When you connect a recording component to this unit, keep its power on while using this unit. If the power is off, this unit may distort the sound from other components.

Connecting an External Decoder

This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (left and right MAIN, CENTER, left and right SURROUND and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from an external decoder, sound processor or pre-amplifier.

Connect the output jacks on your external decoder to the 6CH INPUT jacks. Be sure to match the left and right outputs to the left and right input jacks for the main and surround channels.

Notes

•When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, this unit automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and you cannot listen to DSP programs.

•When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, changing items of “1 SPEAKER SET” in the SET MENU is not affected (except “MAIN LVL”).

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CONNECTIONS

	MAIN	SUBWOOFER
OUTPUT	OUTPUT	OUTPUT
	CD player	External decoder

COAXIAL

OUTPUT

L

R

C

L

R

L

R

SURROUND CENTER

OUTPUT OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT	TUNER

CD	AM ANT	GND	FM ANT
COAXIAL			75 UNBAL.

OPTICAL

D-TV/CBL
		6CH INPUT				VIDEO SIGNAL
	MAIN	SURROUND	CENTER	DVD	D-TV/CBL	IN VCR 1OUT MONITOR OUT
DVD	L	L					VIDEO
	R	R	SUB WOOFER
							L
							R
(Europe model)			IN(PLAY) OUT(REC)			IN	OUT
	AUX	CD	MD/CD-R	DVD	D-TV/CBL		VCR 1
				AUDIO SIGNAL

L

R

L

R

L

R

OUTPUT	INPUT	OUTPUT
Audio component		MD recorder or
		CD recorder

PREPARATION

L

R

C

indicates signal direction indicates left analog cables indicates right analog cables indicates coaxial cables

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting Video Components

■ Audio signal jacks

Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), input (IN) and output (OUT) properly.

■ Video signal jacks

Be sure to connect the input (IN) and output (OUT) properly.

■ TV monitor with a 21-pin connector

Make a connection as shown on page 15 with a commercially available SCART-plug connector cable.

■ VIDEO AUX jacks (on the front panel)

VIDEO

L AUDIO R

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

VIDEO AUX

V L R

AUDIO OUT R

AUDIO OUT L

Game console

VIDEO OUT

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CONNECTIONS

Video monitor

OPTICAL

OUTPUT

SCART-plug

DVD player

	AUDIO		VIDEO	VIDEO
	OUTPUT		OUTPUT	INPUT
O	L	R	V	V	V	L	R

DIGITAL
INPUT	TUNER

CD	AM ANT	GND	FM ANT
COAXIAL			75 UNBAL.

OPTICAL

D-TV/CBL
		6CH INPUT		DVD	D-TV/CBL	VIDEO SIGNAL
	MAIN	SURROUND	CENTER			IN VCR 1OUT		MONITOR OUT
DVD	L	L						VIDEO
	R	R	SUB WOOFER
								L
								R
			IN(PLAY) OUT(REC)			IN	OUT	SUB
	AUX	CD	MD/CD-R	DVD	D-TV/CBL		VCR 1	WOOFER
				AUDIO SIGNAL				OUTPUT

No connection

(Europe model)

PREPARATION

O	V	L	R	L	R	L	R	V	V

	VIDEO	AUDIO
	OUTPUT	INPUT
OPTICAL	TV/digital TV or		VCR	VIDEO
	cable TV/satellite
OUTPUT				OUTPUT
	tuner
		AUDIO OUTPUT		VIDEO INPUT
	AUDIO OUTPUT

indicates signal direction

L indicates left analog cables

R indicates right analog cables

O indicates optical cables

V indicates video cables

When using an LD player

Connect the LD player output to the DVD jack.

If the LD player has an OPTICAL digital output jack, connect it to this unit’s OPTICAL DVD jack. If it has analog jacks, connect it to the analog DVD jacks. If it has an “RF OUTPUT jack” to output a Dolby Digital RF signal (AC-3), use a commercially available RF demodulator and connect it to the OPTICAL DVD jack.

If connecting a DVD player and an LD player, connect the LD player to the digital input jack (ex. D-TV/CBL) or the analog input jack (D-TV/CBL or VCR 1). For details on connections and operations, refer to the operation instructions for the LD player.

Note that this unit’s remote control can be used to operate the LD player by setting the corresponding manufacturer code for the DVD/LD mode.

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting Speakers

Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.

CAUTION

•Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear panel of this unit.

•Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. This could damage the unit and/or speakers.

■ Speaker cables

									1 Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation
10 mm (3/8”)
									from each of the speaker cables.
									2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable together
1					2
									to prevent short circuits.

■ Connecting to the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals

Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–)

2

1

3

1 Unscrew the knob.

2 Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side of each terminal.

3 Tighten the knob to secure the wire.

■ Connecting to the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals

Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–)

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2

1 Open the tab.

2 Insert one bare wire into the hole of each terminal.

3 Return the tab to secure the wire.

■ Main speaker terminals

One or two speaker systems can be connected to these terminals. If you use only one speaker system, connect it to either of the SPEAKERS A or B terminals.

■ Rear speaker terminals

A rear speaker system can be connected to these terminals.

■ Center speaker terminals

A center speaker can be connected to these terminals.

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