Yamaha HTR-5790 User Manual

HTR-5790

AV Receiver

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OWNER'S MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

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.

1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions

should be read before the product is operated.

2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions

should be followed.

5 Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use
a damp cloth for cleaning.

6 Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by

the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7 Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water –

for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool;
and the like.

8 Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9 A product and cart combination should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.

10 Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided

for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not
be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instructions have been adhered to.

11 Power Sources – This product should be operated only from

the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power company. For
products intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12 Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped

with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having
one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

13 Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be

routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.

14 Lightning – For added protection for this product during a

lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges.

15 Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be

located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.

16 Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension

cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17 Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind

into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.

18 Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself

as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

19 Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the

wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:

a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

product,

c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

d) If the product does not operate normally by following

the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its normal
operation,

e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any

way, and

f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in perfor-

mance - this indicates a need for service.

20 Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required,

be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.

21 Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to

this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.

22 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted

to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.

23 Heat – The product should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.

24 Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or

cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna
or cable system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810–20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810–21)

GROUND CLAMPS

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

MAST

GROUND
CLAMP

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)

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 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.

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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

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 — away from direct sunlight, heat
sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.
Allow ventilation space of at least 30 cm on the top,
20 cm on the left and right, and 20 cm on the back of
this unit.

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 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.

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 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 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 cord 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 the standby mode, and disconnect the
AC power plug from the wall outlet.

18 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models

only)
The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this
unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE
plugging into the AC main supply.
Voltages are 110/120/220/230-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

WARNING

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

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.

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of this unit in the space
below.
MODEL:
Serial No.:
The serial number is located on the rear of the unit.
Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future
reference.

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.

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

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS ............................................................ 1

FEATURES............................................................. 2

GETTING STARTED............................................ 3

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

Installing batteries in the remote control ................... 3

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......................... 4

Front panel ................................................................. 4

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

Using the remote control ........................................... 7

Front panel display .................................................... 8

Rear panel ................................................................ 10

PREPARATION

SPEAKER SETUP ............................................... 11

Speaker placement ................................................... 11

Speaker connections ................................................ 12

CONNECTIONS .................................................. 15

Before connecting components................................ 15

Connecting video components................................. 16

Connecting audio components................................. 19

Connecting the antennas .......................................... 21

Connecting the power supply cord .......................... 22

Speaker impedance setting ...................................... 23

Turning on the power............................................... 23

AUTO SETUP....................................................... 24

Introduction.............................................................. 24

Optimizer microphone setup.................................... 24

Starting the setup ..................................................... 25

BASIC SETUP ...................................................... 28

Using BASIC setup.................................................. 28

BASIC OPERATION

PLAYBACK.......................................................... 30

Basic operations....................................................... 30

Selecting sound field programs ............................... 32

Selecting input modes.............................................. 34

TUNING ................................................................ 36

Automatic and manual tuning.................................. 36

Presetting stations .................................................... 37

Selecting preset stations........................................... 39

Exchanging preset stations ...................................... 39

RECORDING ....................................................... 40

SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM

DESCRIPTIONS...............................................41

For movie/video sources.......................................... 41

For music sources .................................................... 43

ADVANCED OPERATION

ADVANCED OPERATIONS ..............................44

Selecting the OSD mode.......................................... 44

Using the sleep timer ............................................... 44

Manually adjusting speaker levels........................... 45

Using the test tone ................................................... 46

SET MENU ............................................................47

Using SET MENU................................................... 48

Manual setup: SOUND............................................ 49

Manual setup: INPUT.............................................. 54

Manual setup: OPTION........................................... 56

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ...................59

Control area ............................................................. 59

Setting manufacturer codes...................................... 60

Programming codes from other remote controls..... 61

Changing source names in the display window....... 62

Clearing function sets .............................................. 63

Clearing individual functions .................................. 63

Controlling each component.................................... 64

ZONE 2/ZONE 3

(U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only)..68

Zone 2/Zone 3 connections...................................... 68

Remote controlling Zone 2/Zone 3.......................... 69

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS ......71

What is a sound field ............................................... 71

Changing parameter settings ................................... 71

SOUND FIELD PARAMETER

DESCRIPTIONS...............................................73

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................77

GLOSSARY...........................................................82

SPECIFICATIONS...............................................85

PREPARATIONINTRODUCTION

OPERATION

BASIC

SOUND FIELD

PROGRAMS

OPERATION

ADVANCED

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

1

FEATURES

FEATURES

Built-in 7-channel power amplifier

◆ Minimum RMS output power
(0.04% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 8Ω)
Front: 110 W + 110 W
Center: 110 W
Surround: 110 W + 110 W
Surround Back: 110 W + 110 W

Sound field features

◆ Proprietary YAMAHA technology for the creation of
sound fields

◆ THX

◆ Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX decoder

◆ DTS/DTS ES Matrix 6.1, Discrete 6.1, DTS

Neo:6 decoder, DTS 96/24

◆ Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic II/Dolby Pro Logic
IIx Decoder

◆ Virtual CINEMA DSP

◆ SILENT CINEMA

™

Sophisticated AM/FM tuner

◆ 40-station random access preset tuning

Other features

◆ YPAO: YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic
Optimizer for automatic speaker setup

◆ 192-kHz/24-bit D/A converter

◆ “SET MENU” which provides you with items for

optimizing this unit for your audio/video system

◆ 6 or 8-channel external decoder input for other future
formats

◆ On Screen Display function helpful in controlling this
unit

◆ S Video signal input/output capability

◆ Component video input/output capability

◆ Video signal conversion (composite video ↔

S Video → component video) capability for monitor
out

◆ Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks

◆ Sleep timer

◆ Night listening mode

◆ Remote control with preset manufacturer codes

◆ Zone 2/Zone 3 custom installation facility (U.S.A.,

Canada and Australia models only)

◆ Automatic preset tuning

◆ Preset station shifting capability (preset editing)

• y indicates 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.

• 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 product, the product has priority.

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

SILENT CINEMA is a trademark of YAMAHA
CORPORATION.

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

THX and the THX logo are registered trademarks of THX Ltd.
Surround EX is a jointly developed technology of THX and
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. and is a trademark of Dolby
Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.

GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED

Supplied accessories

Please check that you received all of the following parts.

Remote control

CLEAR

TRANSMIT

SYSTEM

POWER SLEEP

PHONO

V-AUX

DTV

POWER

REC

DISC SKIP

LEVEL
TITLE

TV INPUT

–

PRESET PRESET
TEST

RETURN

STEREO

ENTERTAIN MUSIC TV THTR

5

THX /DTS

90

LEARN

RE–NAME

STANDBY

INPUT MODE

TUNER CD

MULTI CH IN

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R

DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

SELECT

POWER

AMP

AVTV

AUDIO

+

VOL

SET MENU

MUTE

+

MENU

TV VOL

A/B/C/D/E

CHCH

TV MUTE

SELECT

+

ON SCREEN

STRAIGHT

TV VOL

DISPLAY

–

EFFECT

ROCK

HALL

JAZZ

3421

MOVIE

678

EX/ES

NIGHT

+10 ENTER

CHP/INDEX

–

Batteries (4)

(AAA, R03, UM-4)

Speaker terminal wrench

Optimizer microphone*

Installing batteries in the remote
control

2

1

3

1 Press the part and slide the battery

compartment cover off.

(U.S.A., Canada and Europe models)

Power Cord

AM loop antenna

Indoor FM antenna
(U.S.A., Canada, China,

75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter

(U.K. model only)

*

The optimizer microphone is

Korea, Asia and General
models)

(U.K., Europe and
Australia models)

sensitive to heat.
– Keep it away from direct

sunlight.

– Do not place it on top of this unit.

Notes on batteries

• Change all of the batteries if you notice the condition like; the
operation range of the remote control decreases, the indicator
does not flash or its light becomes dim.

• Do not use old batteries together with new ones.

• Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline and
manganese batteries) together. Read the packaging carefully as
these different types of batteries may have the same shape and
color.

• 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.

If the remote control is without batteries for more than
3 minutes, or if exhausted batteries remain in the
remote control, the contents of the memory may be
cleared. When the memory is cleared, insert new
batteries, set up the manufacturer code and program
any acquired functions that may have been cleared.

INTRODUCTION

2 Insert four supplied batteries (AAA, R03, UM-

4) according to the polarity markings on the
inside of the battery compartment.

3 Slide the cover back until it snaps into place.

3

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel

STANDBY

/ON

OPTIMIZER

MIC

PHONES

SILENT CINEMA

SPEAKERS

A B

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

PRESET/TUNING

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

PROGRAM INPUT

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

EDIT

TONE CONTROL

PRESET/TUNING

INPUT MODE

MEMORY

MAN'L/AUTO FM

TUNING MODE

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

MULTI CH

INPUT

(U.S.A. model)

VOLUME

VIDEO AUX

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OPTICALRAUDIOL

1 STANDBY/ON

Turns on this unit or sets it to the standby mode. When
you turn on this unit, you will hear a click and there will
be a 4 to 5-second delay before this unit can reproduce
sound.

Note

In standby mode, this unit consumes a small amount of power in
order to receive infrared-signals from the remote control.

2 Remote control sensor

Receives signals from the remote control.

3 Front panel display

Shows information about the operational status of this
unit.

4 PRESET/TUNING EDIT

Switches the function of PRESET/TUNING l / h
between selecting preset station numbers and tuning.

5 FM/AM

Switches the reception band between FM and AM.

6 A/B/C/D/E

Selects one of the 5 preset station groups (A to E).

7 PRESET/TUNING l / h

Selects preset station number 1 to 8 when the colon (:) is
displayed next to the band indication in the front panel
display.
Selects the tuning frequency when the colon (:) is not
displayed.

8 MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM)

Stores a station in the memory. Hold down this button for
more than 3 seconds to start automatic preset tuning.

9 TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO)

Switches the tuning mode between automatic (“AUTO”
indicator on) and manual (“AUTO” indicator off).

0 VOLUME

Controls the output level of all audio channels.
This does not affect the REC OUT level.

A OPTIMIZER MIC jack

Use to connect and input audio signals from the supplied
microphone for use with the AUTO SETUP function (see
page 24).

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B PHONES (SILENT CINEMA)

Outputs audio signals for private listening with
headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals
are output to the OUTPUT jacks or to the speakers.
All Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals are mixed down
to the left and right headphone channels.

C SPEAKERS A/B

Turn on or off the set of front speakers connected to the A
and/or B terminals on the rear panel at each time the
corresponding button is pressed.

D STRAIGHT/EFFECT

Switches the sound fields off or on. When STRAIGHT is
selected, input signals (2-channel or multi-channel) are
output directly from their respective speakers without
effect processing.

E PROGRAM

Use to select sound field programs or adjust bass/treble
balance (in conjunction with TONE CONTROL).

F TONE CONTROL

Use to adjust the bass/treble balance for the front left/right
and center channels (see page 31).

G INPUT MODE

Sets the priority (AUTO, DTS, ANALOG) for the type of
signals received when one component is connected to two
or more of this unit’s input jacks (see page 34). Priority
cannot be set when MULTI CH INPUT is selected as the
input source.

H INPUT selector

Selects the input source you want to listen to or watch.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

I MULTI CH INPUT

Selects the source connected to the MULTI CH INPUT
jacks. When selected, the MULTI CH INPUT source
takes priority over the source selected with INPUT (or the
input selector buttons on the remote control).

J VIDEO AUX jacks

Input audio and video signals from a portable external
source such as a game console. To reproduce source
signals from these jacks, select V-AUX as the input
source.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Remote control

This section describes the function of each control on the
remote control. See “REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES”
on page 59 to operate other components with this remote
control.

CLEAR

TRANSMIT

SYSTEM

POWER SLEEP

PHONO

V-AUX

DTV

POWER

REC

DISC SKIP

RE–NAME

STANDBY

TUNER CD

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R

LEARN

INPUT MODE

MULTI CH IN

DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

SELECT

POWER

AMP

AVTV

AUDIO

VOL

+

–

LEVEL
TITLE

TV INPUT

–

PRESET PRESET

TEST

RETURN

STEREO

ENTERTAIN MUSIC TV THTR

5

THX /DTS

90

SET MENU

MENU

A/B/C/D/E

CHCH

+

ON SCREEN

DISPLAY

JAZZ

3421

NIGHT

+10 ENTER

MUTE

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

ROCK

MOVIE

EX/ES

CHP/INDEX

+

TV VOL

TV MUTE

SELECT

TV VOL

–

HALL

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1 Infrared window

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

2 TRANSMIT indicator

Flashes while the remote control is sending signals.

3 STANDBY

Sets this unit in the standby mode.

4 SYSTEM POWER

Turns on the power of this unit.

5 Input selector buttons

Select the input source and change the control area.

6 Display window

Shows the name of the selected source component that
you can control.

7 LEVEL

Selects the speaker channel to be adjusted and sets the
level.

8 Cursor buttons u / d / j / i

Use to select and adjust DSP program parameters or SET
MENU items.

9 TEST

Outputs the test tone to adjust the speaker levels.

0 Sound field program/Numeric buttons

Use to select sound field programs or input numbers.

A RE-NAME

Used for changing the input source name in the display
window (see page 62).

B CLEAR

Used for clearing functions acquired when using the learn
and rename features, or setting manufacturer codes (see
page 63).

C LEARN

Used for setting up the manufacturer code or for
programming functions from other remote controls (see
pages 60 and 61).

D SLEEP

Sets the sleep timer.

E INPUT MODE

Sets the priority (AUTO, DTS, ANALOG) for the type of
signals received when one component is connected to two
or more of this unit’s input jacks (see page 34). Priority
cannot be set when MULTI CH INPUT is selected as the
input source.

F MULTI CH IN

Selects the MULTI CH INPUT mode when using an
external decoder (etc.).

G SELECT k/n

Selects another component that you can control
independently of the input component selected with the
input selector buttons.

H AMP

Selects AMP or other component selected by the input
selector button.

6

I VOL –/+

Increases or decreases the volume level.

J MUTE

Mutes the sound. The MUTE indicator turns on when the
MUTE function is on. Press again to restore the audio
output to the previous volume level.

K SET MENU

Selects the SET MENU mode.

L ON SCREEN

Selects the on-screen display (OSD) mode for your video
monitor.

M STRAIGHT/EFFECT

Switches the sound fields off or on. When STRAIGHT is
selected, input signals (2-channel or multi-channel) are
output directly from their respective speakers without
effect processing.

N EX/ES

Switches between 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 channel playback of
multi-channel software.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Using the remote control

STANDBY

/ON

OPTIMIZER

MIC

PHONES

SILENT CINEMA

PRESET/TUNING

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET/TUNING

EDIT

TRANSMIT

RE–NAME

SYSTEM
POWER SLEEP

STANDBY

PHONO TUNER CD

V-AUX

CBL/SATMD/TAPE CD-R

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

POWERTVPOWER

REC

DISC SKIP

LEVEL

TITLE

TV VOL

TV INPUT

A/B/C/D/E

CH

TV MUTE

SELECT

PRESET PRESET

TEST

TV VOL

RETURN

STEREO

HALL

12

MUSIC

ENTERTAIN

TV THTR

56

THX /DTS

90

PROGRAM INPUT

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

CLEAR

LEARN

INPUT MODE

MULTI CH IN

SELECT

AMP

AV

AUDIO

VOL

SET MENU

MUTE

MENU

CH

ON SCREEN

STRAIGHT

DISPLAY

EFFECT

JAZZ

ROCK

34

MOVIE

8

7

EX/ES

NIGHT

ENTER

+10

CHP/INDEX

SPEAKERS

A B

MEMORY

MAN'L/AUTO FM

INPUT MODE

TONE CONTROL

30 30

Approximately 6 m (20 ft)

The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam.
Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote
control sensor on the main unit during operation.

■ Handling the remote control

• Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote

control.

• Do not drop the remote control.

• Do not leave or store the remote control in the

following types of conditions:
– high humidity such as near a bath
– high temperature such as near a heater or stove
– extremely low temperature
– dusty places

VOLUME

TUNING MODE

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

VIDEO AUX

MULTI CH
INPUT

OPTICALRAUDIOL

VIDEO

S VIDEO

INTRODUCTION

7

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel display

DIGITAL

PL

PCMTHX

V–AUX

96
24

PL

MATRIX
DISCRETE

EX

DVR/VCR2

NIGHT

SILENT

SP
A B

VCR 1

VIRTUAL

CBL/SAT

ZONE2

SLEEP

ZONE3

(U.S.A., Canada and
Australia models only)

DTV DVD

1 Decoder indicators

When any of this unit’s decoders function, the respective
indicator lights up.

2 Sound field indicators

Light to indicate the active DSP sound fields.

Presence DSP sound field

Listening position

Left surround
DSP sound field

Surround back DSP sound field

Right surround
DSP sound field

3 Input source indicators

A cursor lights to show the current input source.

4 CINEMA DSP indicator

Lights up when you select a CINEMA DSP sound field
program.

5 OPTIMIZER indicator

Lights up during the auto setup procedure and when the
auto setup speaker settings are used without any
modifications.

6 STEREO indicator

Lights up when this unit is receiving a strong signal for an
FM stereo broadcast while the “AUTO” indicator is lit.

7 AUTO indicator

Shows that this unit is in the automatic tuning mode.

8 MUTE indicator

Lights up while the MUTE function is on.

9 VOLUME level indicators

Indicate the volume level.

MD/TAPE

OPTIMIZER
HiFi DSP

CD–R CD TUNER

PS PTY RT CT
EON

STEREO
TUNED

PTY HOLD

(U.K. and Europe models only)

AUTO

MEMORY

MUTE

ft
mS
dB

PHONO

VOLUME

96/24

LL C R

LFE

SL SB SR

0 THX indicator

Lights up when a THX program is selected.

A PCM indicator

Lights up when this unit is reproducing PCM (pulse code
modulation) digital audio signals.

B Headphones indicator

Lights up when headphones are connected.

C SP A B indicators

Light up according to the set of front speakers selected.
Both indicators light up when both sets of speakers are
selected, or when bi-wiring.

D SILENT CINEMA indicator

Lights up when headphones are connected and a sound
field program is selected (see page 31).

E NIGHT indicator

Lights up when you select night listening mode.

F VIRTUAL indicator

Lights up when Virtual CINEMA DSP is active (see
page 34).

G SLEEP indicator

Lights up while the sleep timer is on.

H Multi-information display

Shows the current sound field program name and other
information when adjusting or changing settings.

I HiFi DSP

Lights when you select a HiFi DSP sound field program.

8

J TUNED indicator

Lights up when this unit is tuned in to a station.

K MEMORY indicator

Flashes to show a station can be stored.

L 96/24 indicator

Lights up when a DTS 96/24 signal is input to this unit.

M LFE indicator

Lights up when the input signal contains the LFE signal.

N Input channel indicators

Indicate the channel components of current digital input
signal.

O Presence and surround back speaker

indicators

Indicate the connection of presence and/or surround back
speakers when using the SPEAKERS setting (page 29) or
SP LEVEL setting (page 50).

P ZONE 2/ZONE 3 indicators

(U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only)

Light up while Zone 2 or Zone 3 signal is output.

Q RDS indicators

(U.K. and Europe models only)

The name(s) of the RDS data offered by the currently
received RDS station light(s) up.
EON lights up when an RDS station that offers the EON
data service is being received.
PTY HOLD lights up while searching for stations in the
PTY SEEK mode.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

9

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

AC OUTLETS

Rear panel

DIGITAL OUTPUT

OPTICAL

MD/TAPE

CD-R

DIGITAL INPUT

CD

DVD

DTV

CBL/SAT

COAXIAL

CD

DVD

DVR/
VCR 2

GND

AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO

R

L

IN

(

)

PLAY

MD/TAPE

OUT
(

)

REC

IN

(

)

PLAY

CD-R

OUT
(

)

REC

CD

PHONO

FRONT (6CH)/SB (8CH)

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

MULTI CH INPUT OUTPUT

VIDEO

R

L

DVD

DTV

CBL
/SAT

IN

VCR 1

OUT

IN

DVR/

VCR 2

OUT

ZONE 2

CD-R

ZONE 3

MONITOR OUT

S VIDEO

DVD

DTV

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

P

1 DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks

See page 19 for details.

2 Audio component jacks

See page 19 for connection information.

3 Video component jacks

See pages 16 and 18 for connection information.

4 REMOTE IN/OUT jacks

(U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only)

See page 69 for details.

R

PB Y

+

R

FRONT

CENTER

+

L

+

R

L

+

R

L

TUNER

AM
ANT

GND

FM ANT

UNBAL.

R

FRONT

R

75Ω

SURROUND

SUB
WOOFER

R

SURROUND BACK
/PRESENCE

PRE OUT

IN OUT

–

A

–

B

SURROUND

–

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

CONTROL OUTREMOTE

+12V 15mA MAX.

–

–

–

SINGLE

+

L

L

L

–

R

–

PRESENCE/ ZONE 2

CENTER

+

AC OUTLETS

L

+

++––

+

(U.S.A. model)

0 ZONE 2 / ZONE 3 OUTPUT jacks

(U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only)

See page 68 for details.

A Antenna terminals

See page 21 for connection information.

B PRE OUT jacks

See page 20 for connection information.

C Speaker terminals

See page 12 for connection information.

5 CONTROL OUT jack

(U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only)

This is control expansion terminal for commercial use.

6 AC OUTLET(S)

Use to supply power to your other A/V components (see
page 22).

7 AC INLET (U.S.A. and Canada models only)

Use this inlet to plug in the supplied power cable (see
page 22).

8 DIGITAL INPUT jacks

See pages 16, 18 and 19 for details.

9 MULTI CH INPUT jacks

See page 17 for connection information.

10

D PRESENCE/ZONE 2 speaker terminals

(U.S.A., Canada and Australia models)

PRESENCE speaker terminals
(other models)

See page 12 for connection information.

< Asia and General models only >

FREQUENCY STEP switch

See page 21.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

See page 22.

+

SPEAKER SETUP

Speaker placement

PL

FL

SL

SL

more than 30 cm
(12 inches)

SBL

C

30˚

60˚

80˚

SBR

y

The speaker layout above shows the standard ITU-R speaker
setting. You can use it to enjoy CINEMA DSP, multi-channel
audio sources and THX.

1.8 m (6 ft)

PR

FR

SR

SR

1.8 m (6 ft)

SPEAKER SETUP

Surround back speakers (SBR and SBL)

The surround back speakers supplement the surround
speakers and provide for more realistic front-to-back
transitions. Place these speakers directly behind the
listening position and at the same height as the surround
speakers. They should be positioned at least 30 cm (12 in)
apart. Ideally, they should be positioned at the same width
as the front speakers.

PREPARATION

Subwoofer

The use of a subwoofer, such as the YAMAHA Active
Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only
for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels,
but also for high fidelity reproduction of the LFE (low­frequency effect) channel included in Dolby Digital and
DTS software. 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
front speakers. Turn it slightly toward the center of the
room to reduce wall reflections.

Presence speakers (PR and PL)

Presence speakers supplement the sound from the front
speakers with extra ambient effects produced by
CINEMA DSP (see page 41). These effects include
sounds that filmmakers intend to locate a little farther
back behind the screen in order to create more theater-like
ambience. Place these speakers at the front of the room
about 0.5 - 1 m (1 - 3 ft) outside the front speakers, facing
slightly inwards, and about 1.8 m (6 ft) above the floor.

Front speakers (FR and FL)

The front speakers are used for the main source sound plus
effect sounds. Place these speakers an equal distance from
the ideal listening position. The distance of each speaker
from each side of the video monitor should be the same.

Center speaker (C)

The center speaker is for the center channel 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. Align the front
face of the center speaker with the front face of your video
monitor. Place the speaker centrally between the front
speakers and as close to the monitor as possible, such as
directly over or under it.

Surround speakers (SR and SL)

The surround speakers are used for effect and surround
sounds. Place these speakers behind your listening
position, facing slightly inwards, about 1.8 m (6 ft) above
the floor.

■ Di-pole speaker layout

Either di-pole or direct radiating speaker types can be used
for THX surround. If you choose di-pole speakers, please
place the surround and surround back speakers according
to the speaker layout below.

FL

SL

: Di-pole speaker

: Direction of di-pole speaker

C

30˚ 30˚

SBL

FR

SR

SBR

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SPEAKER SETUP

Speaker connections

Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R),
“+” (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

• If you will use 6 ohm speakers, be sure to set this unit’s
speaker impedance setting to 6 ohms before using (see
page 23).

• Before connecting the speakers, make sure that the
power of this unit is off.

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

• Use magnetically shielded speakers. If this type of
speakers still creates the interference with the monitor,
place the speakers away from the monitor.

A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables
running side by side. One cable is colored or shaped
differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridges.
Connect the striped (grooved, etc.) cable to the “+” (red)
terminals on this unit and your speaker. Connect the plain
cable to the “–” (black) terminals.

5 Tighten the knob to secure the wire.

5

4

3

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

Connecting to PRESENCE/ZONE 2 or PRESENCE
speaker terminals

1 Open the tab.

1

3

2 Insert one bare wire into

the hole of each terminal.

2

3 Return the tab to secure

the wire.

10 mm (3/8")

1

2

1 Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8") of

insulation from the end of each speaker
cables.

2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable together

to prevent short circuits.

3 Unscrew the knob.

y

Supplied speaker terminal wrench is useful to screw or
unscrew knobs.

4 Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side

of each terminal.

Banana plug connections

(With the exception of U.K., Europe and Asia models)
First, tighten the knob and then insert the banana plug
connector into the end of the corresponding terminal.

Banana plug

(With the exception of U.K., Europe
and Asia models)

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AC OUTLETS

10

4

3

9

2

1

8

Speaker layout

SPEAKER SETUP

7

Front speakers (A)

LeftRight

5

6

Subwoofer

system

231

+

+

R

–

–

A

L

Center

speaker

4

Front

speakers

(B)

PREPARATION

L

L

–

R

–

PRESENCE/ ZONE 2

CENTER

+

AC OUTLETS

L

FRONT

+

–

SURROUND

+

R

+

SUB
WOOFER

PRE OUT

–

R

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

+

–

B

++––

+

–

SINGLE

(U.S.A. model)

7 8 6

5

LeftRight LeftRight

Surround speakers

Surround back speakers

9

Presence speakers

10

LeftRight

You can connect both surround back and presence speakers to this unit, but they do not output sound simultaneously.

• The surround back speakers output the surround back channel included in Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES software and only
operate when the Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES decoder is turned on.

• The presence speakers output ambient effects created by the DSP sound fields. They do not output sound when other sound fields
are selected.

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SPEAKER SETUP

■ FRONT terminals

Connect one or two speaker systems to these terminals. If
you use only one speaker system, connect it to either the
FRONT A or B terminals.

Note

The Canada model cannot output to two separate speaker systems
simultaneously.

Bi-wired connection

The unit also allows you to make bi-wired connections to
one speaker system. Use two pairs of speaker cables fo

each speaker (one pair for the woofer and one pair for the tweeter/
mid-range). To use the bi-wired connections, press

SPEAKERS
A and SPEAKERS B on the front panel so that both SP A and
B light up on the front panel display.

Bi-wired connection

+

–

A

–

B

L

+

–

FRONT

++–

R

r

■ CENTER terminals

Connect a center speaker to these terminals.

■ SURROUND terminals

Connect surround speakers to these terminals.

■ SUBWOOFER jack

Connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, such as the
YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System,
to this jack.

■ SURROUND BACK terminals

Connect surround back speakers to these terminals. If you
only connect one surround back speaker, connect it to the
left (L) terminals.

■ PRESENCE terminals

Connect presence speakers to these terminals.

*

If you are using either U.S.A., Canada or Australia model, you
can also use these speakers as Zone 2 speakers (see page 57).

This unit

14

CONNECTIONS

Before connecting components

CAUTION

Do not connect this unit or other components to the mains
power until all connections between components are
complete.

■ Signal directions and cable indications

audio signal direction

video signal direction

For analog signals

left analog cables

right analog cables

For digital signals

optical cables

coaxial cables

L

R

O

C

CONNECTIONS

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.

■ Video jacks

This unit has three types of video jacks. Connection
depends on the availability of input jacks on your monitor.
The signals input through the VIDEO jack on this unit can
be output through the S VIDEO and COMPONENT
VIDEO jacks (see page 56). The signals input through the
S VIDEO jack can be output through the VIDEO jack
when V CONV. is set to ON (see page 56).

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

PR PB Y

PREPARATION

For video signals

video cables

S-video cables

V

S

V

■ Analog jacks

You can input analog signals from audio components by
connecting audio pin cable to the analog jacks on this unit.
Connect red plugs to the right jacks and white plugs to the
left jacks.

■ 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. All digital
input jacks are compatible with 96-kHz sampling digital
signals.

Note

This unit handles digital and analog signals independently. Thus
audio signals input to the analog jacks are only output to the
analog OUT (REC) jacks. Likewise audio signals input to the
digital (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks are only output to the
DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks.

VIDEO jack

For conventional composite video signals.

S VIDEO jack

For S-video signals, separated into luminance (Y) and
color (C) video signals to achieve high-quality color
reproduction.

COMPONENT VIDEO jacks

For component signals, separated into luminance (Y) and
color difference (P

B, PR) to provide the best quality in

picture reproduction.

Note

When signals are input through both the S VIDEO and VIDEO
jacks, signals input through the S VIDEO jack have priority.

15

CONNECTIONS

GND

M

SUR

SUB
WOO

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

MONITOR OUT

MULCH CH INPUT OUTPUT

AUDI O AUDIO VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD

DTV

CBL

/SAT

VIDEO

R

L

R

L

IN

(

PLAY

)

IN

(

PLAY

)

OUT
(

REC

)

OUT
(

REC

)

CD-R

MD/TAPE

CD

PHONO

IN

OUT

OUT

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

DVR/

VCR 2

VCR 1

CD-R

IN

MAIN/SURROUND BACK

SURROUND

TUNER

75Ω

UNBAL.

AM

ANT

GND

FM ANT

COMPONENT VIDEO

P

R

DVD

MONITOR OUT

DTV

PB Y

DIGITAL OUTPUT

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL

MD/TAPE

CD-R

DVD

CBL/SAT

CD

CD

DVD

DTV

COAXIAL

Connecting video components

■ Connections for DVD playback

Optical out Video out

DVD player

Audio out

O

LR

Video in

Video

monitor

16

(U.S.A. model)

CONNECTIONS

■ Connecting to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks

This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (left and right FRONT, CENTER, left and right SURROUND and
SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a multi-disc player, external decoder, sound processor or pre­amplifier.
If you set EXT.INPUT 6ch/8ch to “8ch” (see page 55), you can use input jacks assigned in EXT.INPUT FRONT
(page 55) together with the MULTI CH INPUT jacks to input 8 channels.
Connect the output jacks on your multi-disc player or external decoder to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. Be sure to match
the left and right outputs to the left and right input jacks for the front and surround channels.

For 6-channel input For 8-channel input

FRONT(6CH)/SB(8CH)

SURROUND

Multi-disc player/
External decoder

Front
out

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

MULTI CH INPUT

Subwoofer
out

Center
out

LRLR

Surround
out

Surround
back out

FRONT(6CH)/SB(8CH)

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

MULTI CH INPUT

Subwoofer
out

Center
out

Multi-disc player/
External decoder

LRLR

Surround
out

Front out

AUDIO AUDIO

R

IN

(

)

PLAY

MD/TAPE

IN

(

)

PLAY

CD-R

CD

R

L

R

L

L

DVD

DTV

CBL
/SAT

IN

VCR 1

IN

DVR/

VCR 2

.

Notes

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

• This unit does not redirect signals input to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks to accommodate for missing speakers. We recommend that
you connect at least a 5.1-channel speaker system before using this feature.

• When headphones are used, only front L/R channels are output.

PREPARATION

17

CONNECTIONS

A

F

■ Connections for other video components

Optical out

O

DIGITAL OUTPUT

OPTICAL

MD/TAPE

CD-R

DIGITAL INPUT

CD

CD-R

DVD

CBL/SAT

COAXIAL

CD

DVD

DVR/

VCR2

GND

Cable TV or

satellite tuner

Audio out

LR

AUDI O AUDIO VIDEO

R

IN

(

)

PLAY

MD/TAPE

OUT
(

)

REC

IN

(

)

PLAY

CD-R

OUT
(

)

REC

CD

PHONO

MAIN/SURROUND BACK

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

MULCH CH INPUT OUTPUT

R

L

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

Video out

L

DVD

DTV

CBL
/SAT

VCR 1

OUT

DVR/

VCR 2

OUT

IN

IN

CD-R

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD

DTV

MONITOR OUT

P

R

PB Y

TUNER

AM

ANT

GND

75Ω

UNBAL.

(U.S.A. model)

FM ANT

M

SURR

SUB
WOO

Connect a YAMAHA
CD recorder that
outputs OSD signals.

C

LR

LR

Audio in

DVD recorder

Audio out Video out

Coaxial out

■ VIDEO AUX jacks (on the front panel)

Use these jacks to connect any video
source, such as a game console or
camcorder, to this unit.

18

or VCR

S VIDEO VIDEO

Video in

L AUDIO R OPTICAL

VIDEO AUX

V

S

L

O

R

Optical out

Audio out R
Audio out L

Video out

Game

console or

video camera

S video out

Connecting audio components

L

■ Connections for audio components

CONNECTIONS

Optical out

CD player

Coaxial out

O

Audio out

L

R

C

O

DIGITAL OUTPUT

DIGITAL INPUT

Optical in

OPTICAL

MD/TAP E

CD-R

CD

DVD

CBL/SAT

COAXIAL

CD

DVD

MD recorder or

tape deck

LR

AUDI O AUD IO

R

IN

(

)

PLAY

MD/TAPE

OUT
(

)

REC

IN

(

)

PLAY

CD-R

OUT
(

)

REC

CD

PHONO

MAIN/SURROUND BACK

SURROUND

Audio inAudio out

LR

R

L

PREPARATION

Optical in

O

Audio out

L

R

L

R

CD recorder*

Audio in

*Some CD recorders can be
connected to the VIDEO
CD-R jacks (see page 18).

ZONE 2

DTV

WOOFER

GND

MULCH CH INPUT OUTPUT

(U.S.A. model)

■ Connecting a turntable

PHONO jacks are for connecting a turntable with an MM
or high-output MC cartridge. If you have a turntable with
a low-output MC cartridge, use an in-line boosting
transformer or MC-head amplifier when connecting to
these jacks.

Audio out

SUB

CENTER

ZONE 3

L

R

GND

Tur nt ab le

y

Connect your turntable to the GND terminal to reduce noise in
the signal. However you may hear less noise without the
connection to the GND terminal for some record players.

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CONNECTIONS

■ Connecting to an external amplifier

If you want to increase the power output to the speakers,
or want to use another amplifier, connect an external
amplifier to the PRE OUT jacks as follows.

Notes

• When audio pin plugs are connected to the PRE OUT jacks for
output to an external amplifier, it is not necessary to use the
corresponding SPEAKERS terminals. Set the volume of the
amplifier connected to this unit to the maximum.

• The signal output through the FRONT PRE OUT and CENTER
PRE OUT jacks are affected by the TONE CONTROL settings.

• Signals will only be output from the FRONT PRE OUT jacks
when SPEAKER A is turned off with ZONE B selected for SP
B SET (see page 57).

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

/PRESENCE

PRE OUT

L

1

L

2

3

L

4

R

FRONT

R

SURROUND

5

SUB
WOOFER

R

1 FRONT PRE OUT jacks

Front channel line output jacks.

2 SURROUND PRE OUT jacks

Surround channel line output jacks.

3 CENTER PRE OUT jack

Center channel line output jack.

4 SURROUND BACK / PRESENCE PRE OUT

jacks

Surround back or presence channel line output jacks.

5 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack

Connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, such as the
YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System,
to this jack.

Notes

• Each PRE OUT jack outputs the same channel signal as the
corresponding speaker terminals. However, when both surround
back and presence speakers are connected to this unit, the
channel of the signals output from SURROUND BACK /
PRESENCE PRE OUT jacks may not correspond to the
location of the speakers connected through SURROUND
BACK / PRESENCE PRE OUT jacks.

• Adjust the volume level of the subwoofer with the control on
the subwoofer. It is also possible to adjust the volume level by
using the remote control of this unit (see “Manually adjusting
speaker levels” on page 45).

• Some signals may not be output from the SUBWOOFER jack
depending on the SPEAKER SET (see page 49) and LFE
LEVEL (see page 51) settings.

20

Connecting the antennas

N

O

E

CONNECTIONS

Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this
unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient
signal strength. Connect each antenna correctly to the
designated terminals.

AM loop antenna

(included)

COMPONENT VIDEO

P

R

PB Y

D

V

NITOR OUT

TUNER

AM
ANT

MAI

GND

FM ANT

75Ω

UNBAL.

SURR

SUB
WOOF

Ground (GND terminal)

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

Indoor FM antenna
(included)

GND terminal to a good earth

Notes

• The AM loop antenna should be placed away from this unit.

• The AM loop antenna should always be connected, even if an
outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit.

• A property installed outdoor antenna provides clearer reception
than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an
outdoor antenna may improve the quality. Consult the nearest
authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about outdoor
antennas.

■ 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter

(U.K. model only)

1 Open the cover of the

included 75-ohm/300-ohm
antenna adapter.

2 Cut the external sleeve

of the 75-ohm coaxial
cable and prepare it for
connection.

3 Cut the lead wire and

remove it.

11 (7/16)
8 (5/16)
6 (1/14)

Unit:
mm (inch)

Lead wire

PREPARATION

■ Connecting the AM loop antenna

1 Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it

to the terminals on this unit.

2 Press and hold the tab to insert the AM loop

antenna lead wires into the AM ANT and GND
terminals.

3 Orient the AM loop antenna for the best

reception.

4 Insert the cable

wire into the slot,
and clamp it with
pliers.

Clamp

nsert the wire

nto slot.

Clamp

5 Snap the cover

into place.

■ FREQUENCY STEP switch

(Asia and General models only)

Because the interstation frequency
spacing differs in different areas, set
the FREQUENCY STEP switch
(locating on the rear panel) according
to the frequency spacing in your area.

• North, Central and South America: 100 kHz/10 kHz

• Other areas: 50 kHz/9 kHz

Before setting this switch, disconnect this unit’s AC
power cord from the wall outlet.

100kHz/10kHz

50kHz/9kHz

FM AM

FREQUENCY

STEP

21

CONNECTIONS

Connecting the power supply cord

AC OUTLETS

(U.S.A. model)

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

2

■ Connecting the AC power cord
(U.S.A. and Canada models)

Plug the power cord into the AC inlet after all other
connections are complete, then plug the power cord to an
AC wall outlet.

CAUTION

Do not use other AC power cords. Use the one provided.
Use of other power cords may result in fire hazard or
electrical shock.

(Other models)

Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.

■ AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)

U.K. and Australia models.............................. 1 OUTLET

Korea model............................................................... None

Other models.................................................. 2 OUTLETS

Use these outlets to connect the power cords from your
other components to this unit. Power to the AC
OUTLET(S) is controlled by this unit’s STANDBY/ON
(or SYSTEM POWER and STANDBY). These outlets
will supply power to any connected component whenever
this unit is turned on. The maximum power (total power
consumption of components) that can be connected to the
AC OUTLET(S) is:

Asia and General models .......................................... 50 W

Korea model................................................................. N/A

Other models ........................................................... 100 W

(Asia and General models)

■ VOLTAGE SELECTOR
(Asia and General models only)

The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit
must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging
into the AC main supply. Voltages are 110/120/220/230­240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

■ Memory back-up

The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data from
being lost even if this unit is in the standby mode.
However if the power cord is disconnected from the AC
wall outlet, or the power supply is cut for more than one
week, the stored data will be lost.

22

CONNECTIONS

S

PHONO

POWER SLEEP

CLEAR

LEARN

STANDBY

TRANSMIT

RE–NAME

INPUT MODE

SYSTEM

V-AUX

DTV

POWER

POWER

AMP

AVTV

DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

SELECT

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R

TUNER

MULTI CH IN

CD

Speaker impedance setting

CAUTION

If you are using 6 ohm speakers, set the impedance to 6
ohms as follows before turning on the power.

Be sure this unit is in the standby mode.

1 On the front panel, while pressing down

SPEAKERS A, press STANDBY/ON.

“SP IMP.SET” appears on the front panel display for
a few seconds, then “Minimum 8ohms” appears.

SPEAKER

A

SP IMP.SET

Minimum 8ohms

2 Press SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B to

select the impedance of your speakers.

You can select either 6 ohms or 8 ohms.

3 Press STANDBY/ON to exit the setting.

This unit will be set to the standby mode.

y

You can also use SP IMP.SET (see page 57) to set the speaker
impedance.

STANDBY

/ON

Turning on the power

When all connections are complete, turn on the power of
this unit.

1

VOLUME

STANDBY

/ON

OPTIMIZER

MIC

PHONES

SPEAKERS

A B

SILENT CINEMA

1 Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER on

the remote control) to turn on the power of
this unit.

2 Turn on the video monitor connected to this

unit.

PRESET/TUNING

EDIT

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

1

STANDBY

/ON

Front panel

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET/TUNING

PROGRAM INPUT

INPUT MODE

TONE CONTROL

or

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

MULTI CH
INPUT

(U.S.A. model)

SYSTEM

POWER

Remote control

VIDEO AUX

OPTICALRAUDIOL

VIDEO

S VIDEO

PREPARATION

23

AUTO SETUP

H

O

O

AUTO SETUP

Introduction

This receiver employs YAMAHA Parametric Room
Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology which lets you
avoid troublesome listening-based speaker setup and
achieves highly accurate sound adjustments. The supplied
optimizer microphone collects and analyzes the sound
your speakers produce in your actual listening
environment.

y

The basic setup feature (page 28) is useful if you want to set up
your system quickly and with minimal effort. However, we
recommend that you come back and perform auto setup later to
take advantage of YPAO and enjoy even higher fidelity.

Notes

• Loud test tones are output during the auto setup procedure.
Please be ready!

• If auto setup stops and error messages appear on the OSD,
follow the troubleshooting on page 27.

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

WIRING

Checks which speakers are connected and the polarity of
each speaker.

Optimizer microphone setup

1 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone

to the OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front
panel.

PRESET/TUNING

OPTIMIZER

PHONES

SILENT CINEMA

MIC

SPEAKERS

A B

FM/AM

EDIT

PROGRAM INPUT

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

2 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 tripod (etc.) to affix the optimizer
mic at the same height as your ears would be when
you are seated in your listening position.

Optimizer microphone position

(U.S.A. model)

A/B/C/D/E

TONE CONTROL

PRESET/TUNING

INPUT MODE

MEMORY

MAN'L/AUTO FM

TUNING M

AUTO/MAN'L M

MULTI C

INPUT

DISTANCE

Checks the distance of each speaker from the listening
position and adjusts the timing of each channel.

SIZE

Checks the speaker’s frequency response and sets the
appropriate low frequency crossover for each channel.

EQUALIZING

Adjusts frequency and levels of each channel’s parametric
equalizer to reduce coloration across the channels and
create a cohesive sound field. This is particularly
important if you use different brands or sizes of speakers
for some channels or have a room with unique sonic
characteristics.
YPAO equalizing calibration incorporates three
parameters (frequency, level and Q factor) for each of the
seven bands in its parametric equalizer to provide highly
precise automatic adjustment of frequency characteristics.

LEVEL

Checks and adjusts the sound level (volume) of each
speaker.

24

AUTO SETUP

Starting the setup

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

y

If your subwoofer can adjust the output volume and the crossover
frequency, set the volume to about half way (or slightly less) and
set the crossover frequency to the maximum.

1 Switch on the receiver and video monitor.

Make sure the OSD is displayed.

2 Press AMP to select the AMP mode, then

press SET MENU to enter the SET MENU.

AMP

then

3 Press u / d to select AUTO SETUP, then

press i once to enter the main menu.

–

PRESET PRESET



SET MENU

. ;AUTO SETUP

;MANUAL SETUP

p

/

-/+

–

PRESET PRESET

4 Press u / d repeatedly to select WIRING,

DISTANCE, SIZE, EQUALIZING or LEVEL.

TV MUTE

TV VOL

p

: Up/Down
: Select

TV MUTE

TV VOL

+

TV VOL

SELECT

–

+

TV VOL

SELECT

–

SET MENU

MENU

A/B/C/D/E

CHCH

+

CHCH

+

5 When WIRING, DISTANCE, SIZE or LEVEL is

selected, press j / i to select:

CHECK

To automatically check and adjust the selected
item.

SKIP To skip the selected item and perform no

adjustments.

y

When using THX speakers, set SIZE to SKIP and make sure
that SMALL or SMLx2 is selected in SPEAKER SET
(page 49) and that 80Hz is selected in CROSS OVER
(page 50).

When EQUALIZING is selected, press j / i to
select:

FRONT To adjust the frequency response of

each speaker in accordance with the
sound of your front speakers.
Recommended if your front speakers
are of much higher quality than your
other speakers.

FLAT To average the frequency response of

all speakers. Recommended if all of
your speakers are of similar quality.

LOW To average the frequency response of

all speakers, giving priority to the
accuracy of bass frequencies.

MID To average the frequency response of

all speakers, giving priority to the
accuracy of mid-range frequencies.

HIGH To average the frequency response of

all speakers, giving priority to the
accuracy of high frequencies.

SKIP To skip the selected item and perform

no adjustments.

6 Press d to select SETUP, then press j / i to

select:

AUTO To automatically perform the entire

auto setup procedure.

STEP To pause for confirmation between

each check in the auto setup procedure.

RELOAD To restore the last auto setup setting.

7 Press d to select START PUSH +, then press

i.

Loud test tones will be output from each speaker and
WAIT appears during the auto setup procedure.

PREPARATION

1 AUTO:MENU

.WIRING;;;;;CHECK
DISTANCE;;;CHECK
SIZE;;;;;;;CHECK
EQUALIZING;;FLAT
LEVEL;;;;;;CHECK
SETUP;;;;;;;AUTO
START PUSH +

p

p

/

: Up/Down

-/+

: Select

Note

If E-10:OTHER ERROR appears during testing, restart the
procedure from step 3.

25

AUTO SETUP

If you selected AUTO in step 6

The RESULT display appears for a few seconds after each
check, then settings of the next item will start. The
RESULT:EXIT display appears after all items are set.

y

You can display each result by pressing u once and pressing i
repeatedly before exiting. Pressing d returns to the
RESULT:EXIT display.

8 To apply the changes, press j / i to select

SET, then press d to exit.
To cancel the auto setup procedure, press j /
i to select CANCEL, then press d to exit.

If you selected STEP in step 6

The RESULT display appears after each check.

8 Press j / i to display RESULT:EXIT, then

press j / i to select:

NEXT
EXIT Then press d to exit the auto setup.

Then press d to proceed and check the next item.

RESULT:WIRING

FRONT L;;;;;;;OK

p

p

/ : Up/Down

-/+ : Back/Next

RESULT:EQUALIZI.

EQ;;;;;FRONT L

63Hz;;;-2.0dB
125Hz;;;-5.0dB
500Hz;;;;;;0dB
630Hz;;;;;;0dB

1.0kHz;;;;;;0dB

3.15kHz;;;+3.0dB

10.0kHz;;;+1.0dB

p

p

/ : Up/Down

If you selected RELOAD in step 6

The RESULT:EXIT display appears.

y

You can display each result by pressing u once and pressing i
repeatedly before exiting. Pressing d returns to the

RESULT:EXIT display.

8 Press j / i to select SET, then press d to

exit.

RESULT:DISTANCE1

. FRONT L;;;;3.20m

CENTER;;;;;3.30m
FRONT R;;;;2.90m
PRES L;;;;;1.70m
PRES R;;;;;1.50m

p

p

/ : Up/Down

-/+ : Back/Next

RESULT:SIZE 1

FRONT L;;;;;;LRG

p

p

/ : Up/Down

-/+ : Back/Next

RESULT:LEVEL 1

. FRONT L;;;+5.0dB

CENTER;;;;-4.5dB
FRONT R;;;+5.5dB
PRES L;;;;-3.0dB
PRES R;;;;;;--dB

p

p

/ : Up/Down

-/+ : Back/Next

y

•Press u / d repeatedly to move between each display.

• If you are not satisfied with the result or want to manually
adjust each setup parameter, use the manual setup
parameters (see page 49).

Notes

• If you change speakers, speaker positions, or the layout of your
listening environment, perform AUTO SETUP again to re­calibrate your system.

• In the DISTANCE results, the distance displayed may be longer
than the actual distance depending on the characteristics of your
subwoofer.

• In the EQUALIZING results, different values may be set for the
same band to provide finer adjustments.

26

AUTO SETUP

■ Troubleshooting for auto setup procedure

Before auto setup

Error message Cause Remedy

Connect MIC!

Unplug HP!

During auto setup

Press j / i to display the detailed information about the individual error. Select RETRY to try auto setup procedure again.

Error message Cause Remedy

E-1:NO FRONT SP

E-2:NO SURR.SP

E-3:NO PRES. SP

E-4:SBR->SBL

E-5:NOISY

E-6:CHECK SURR.

E-7:NO MIC

E-8:NO SIGNAL

E-9:USER CANCEL

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

Headphones are connected. • Unplug the headphones.

Front L/R channel signal(s) is (are) not
detected.

A surround channel signal is not detected. • Check the surround speaker connections.

A presence channel signal is not detected. • Check the presence speaker connections.

Only right surround back channel signal is
detected.

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

Surround back speaker(s) is (are) connected,
though surround L/R speakers are not.

The optimizer microphone was unplugged
during the auto setup procedure.

The optimizer microphone does not detect test
tones.

The auto setup procedure was cancelled
because a setting which affects the auto setup
was changed during the procedure.

OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front panel.

• Select the front speakers with SPEAKER A or B.

• Check the front L/R speaker connections.

• Connect the surround back speaker to the LEFT
SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminal if you
only have one surround back speaker.

• Turn off noisy electric equipment like air conditioners
(etc.) or move it away from this unit.

• Connect surround speakers when you use (a)
surround back speaker(s).

• Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to
OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front panel.

• Check the microphone setting.

• Check the speaker connections and placement.

• Perform the auto setup procedure again.

PREPARATION

After auto setup

Press j / i to display the detailed information about the individual warning.

Warning message Cause Remedy

W-1:OUT OF PHASE

W-2:OVER 24m
(80ft)

W-3:LEVEL ERROR

W-4:SWFR PHASE

W-5:VOL ERROR

• If the warning message W-2 or W-3 appears on the OSD, no corrections are made. In such cases, correct the problem, select CHECK
in DISTANCE or LEVEL, then perform the auto setup procedure again.

• If the message W-1, W-4 or W-5 appears on the OSD, corrections are made. However, the corrections may not be correct. In such
cases, correct the problem, then perform the auto setup procedure again on the relevant setting items.

Speaker polarity is not correct. This message
may appear depending on the speakers even
when the speakers are connected correctly.

The distance between the speaker and the
listening position is over 24 m (80 ft.).

The difference of volume level among speakers
is excessive. (No level correction is made.)

The phase polarity of the subwoofer is not
correct.

The result may not be correct because the
volume was changed during the auto setup
procedure.

• Check the speaker connections.

• Bring the speaker closer to the listening position.

• Readjust the speaker installation.

• Check the speaker connections.

• Use speakers of similar quality.

• Adjust the output volume of the subwoofer.

• We recommend that you select the opposite phase on
the subwoofer if the subwoofer has a phase switch.

• Perform the auto setup procedure again. Do not
change the volume during the auto setup procedure.

27

BASIC SETUP

REC

DISC SKIP

SET MENU

TV INPUT

A/B/C/D/E

AUDIO

VOL

LEVEL

MENU

STRAIGHT

STEREO

ENTERTAIN MOVIE

TEST

ON SCREEN

EFFECT

TV VOL

RETURN

DISPLAY

PRESET PRESET

TV MUTE

TV VOL

SELECT

HALL

CHCH

JAZZ

ROCK

TITLE

MUTE

+

+

+

–

–

–

3421

MUSIC TV THTR

PHONO

POWER SLEEP

CLEAR

LEARN

STANDBY

TRANSMIT

RE–NAME

INPUT MODE

SYSTEM

V-AUX

DTV

POWER

POWER

AMP

AVTV

DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

SELECT

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R

TUNER

MULTI CH IN

CD

BASIC SETUP

The basic system parameters are set automatically when
you run auto setup (page 24). The basic settings are useful
if you want to quickly setup your speakers or to manually

then

auto setup.

then

SET MENU

MENU

A/B/C/D/E

–

PRESET PRESET

+

TV VOL

TV MUTE

SELECT

TV VOL

–

1
2-9

CHCH

+

adjust some of the items set in

y

• If you wish to configure the unit manually using more precise
adjustments, use the detailed parameters in the SOUND menu
(page 49) instead of using the BASIC menu.

• Altering any parameters in the BASIC menu will reset all
parameters in the SOUND menu.

Using BASIC setup

1

1 Press AMP to select the AMP mode, then

press SET MENU to enter the SET MENU.

AMP

2 Press u / d repeatedly to select MANUAL

SETUP, then press j / i to enter the selected
category.

+

TV VOL

CHCH

TV MUTE

SELECT

TV VOL

+

–

–

PRESET PRESET

3 Press d once to select BASIC MENU,

then press j / i to enter the menu item.

4 When ROOM is selected, press j / i to

change the setting.

Select the size of the room you have installed your
speakers in. Roughly speaking, the room sizes are
defined as follows:

[U.S.A. and Canada models]
S (small) 16 x 13 ft, 200 ft2 (4.8 x 4.0 m, 20 m2)

2

M (medium) 20 x 16 ft, 300 ft
L (large) 26 x 19 ft, 450 ft

(6.3 x 5.0 m, 30 m2)

2

(7.9 x 5.8 m, 45 m2)

[Other models]

S (small) 3.6 x 2.8 m, 10 m
M (medium) 4.8 x 4.0 m, 20 m
L (large) 6.3 x 5.0 m, 30 m

1 BASIC MENU 1/2

.ROOM:[SML
SWFR:[YESNONE
PRESENCE;;;;NONE
SPEAKERS;;;;7spk

2
2
2

5 Press d to select SWFR, then press j / i to

select:

YES

If you have a subwoofer in your system.

NONE If you do not have a subwoofer in your system.

6 Press d to select PRESENCE, then press j /

i to select:

YES
NONE If you do not have presence speakers in your

If you have presence speakers in your system.

system.



SET MENU

;AUTO SETUP

. ;MANUAL SETUP

p

p

/

: Up/Down

-/+

: Select

If u is pressed when AUTO SETUP is selected, or if
d is pressed when MANUAL SETUP is selected,

SET MENU will be closed. Press u / d to open SET
MENU again.

28

BASIC SETUP

7 Press d to select SPEAKERS, then press j /

i to select the number of speakers

connected to the unit.

The choices vary as follows depending on the
PRESENCE setting:

Choices

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

——

——

LL R

LL RC

LL R

SL SR

LL C R

SL SR

LL C R

SL SB SR

LL C R

SL SB SR

PRESENCE setting

YES NONE

Front L/R

Front L/R,
Center

Front L/R,
Surround L/R

Front L/R,
Center,
Surround L/R

Front L/R,
Center,
Surround L/R,
Surround back

Front L/R,
Center,
Surround L/R,
Surround back
L/R

——

——

Presence L/R,
Front L/R

Presence L/R,
Front L/R,
Center

Presence L/R,
Front L/R,
Surround L/R

Presence L/R,
Front L/R,
Center,
Surround L/R

Presence L/R,
Front L/R,
Center,
Surround L/R,
Surround back

Presence L/R,
Front L/R,
Center,
Surround L/R,
Surround back
L/R

LL C R

SL SB SR

LL C R

SL SB SR

LL C R
SL SB SR

LL C R
SL SBSBSR

LL C R
SL SB SR

LL C R
SL SB SR

9 Press d to select CHECK OK?, then press j /

i to select:

YES

To exit the setup if the test tones were
satisfactory.

NO To adjust each speaker level (see page 50).

1 BASIC MENU 2/2

. CHECK OK?;;;;YES

(when NO is selected)

B)SPEAKER

. FR

Memory back-up

The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data
from being lost even if this unit is in the standby mode.
However, if the power cord is disconnected from the
AC outlet, or the power supply is cut for more than one
week, the stored data will be lost. If so, adjust the
items again.

LEVEL

-+

C

SL

PREPARATION

8 After you have finished the settings, press

d, then press j / i to select:

SET To apply the changes.
CANCEL To cancel the setup.

1 BASIC MENU 2/2

.[SET CANCEL

ROOM SIZE=SMALL

If you select SET, you will hear a test tone from each
speaker.

29

PLAYBACK

PHONO

POWER SLEEP

CLEAR

LEARN

STANDBY

TRANSMIT

RE–NAME

INPUT MODE

SYSTEM

V-AUX

DTV

POWER

POWER

AMP

AVTV

DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

SELECT

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R

TUNER

MULTI CH IN

CD

REC

DISC SKIP

SET MENU

TV INPUT

A/B/C/D/E

AUDIO

VOL

LEVEL

MENU

STRAIGHT

STEREO

ENTERTAIN MUSIC TV THTR

NIGHT

EX/ES

MOVIE

THX /DTS

TEST

ON SCREEN

EFFECT

CHP/INDEX

TV VOL

RETURN

DISPLAY

PRESET PRESET

TV MUTE

TV VOL

SELECT

HALL

CHCH

JAZZ

ROCK

TITLE

MUTE

+

+

+

–

–

–

3421

5

90

+10 ENTER

678

TUNERPHONO

V-AUX

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R

CD

MULTI CH IN

PLAYBACK

Basic operations

1

STANDBY

SILENT CINEMA

/ON

OPTIMIZER

MIC

PHONES

SPEAKERS

A B

4
1

4

7

PRESET/TUNING

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

EDIT

PROGRAM INPUT

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

7

TONE CONTROL

PRESET/TUNING

4 Select the input source.

Use INPUT (or press one of the input selector buttons

6

VOLUME

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

INPUT MODE

MULTI CH

INPUT

VIDEO AUX

OPTICALRAUDIOL

VIDEO

S VIDEO

on the remote control) to select the input you desire.

INPUT

or

Front panel Remote control

The current input source name and input mode appear
in the front panel display and video monitor for a few
seconds.

(U.S.A. model)

43

V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

SP
A

DVD AUTO

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

CD–R CD TUNER

VOLUME

PHONO

LL R

6

Selected input source

Input mode

5 Start playback or select a broadcast station

on the source component.

Refer to the operation instructions for the component.

7

6 Adjust the volume to the desired output level.

VOLUME

1 Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER on the

2 Turn on the video monitor connected to this

3 Press SPEAKERS A or B on the front panel.

30

remote control) to turn on the power.

SYSTEM

STANDBY

/ON

or

POWER

Front panel Remote control

unit.

Each press turns the respective speakers on or off.

SPEAKERS

A B

y

When bi-wiring, select both A and B.

+

or

VOL

–

Front panel

Remote control

7 Select a sound field program if desired.

Use PROGRAM (or press AMP to select the AMP
mode, then press one of the sound field program
buttons repeatedly) to select a sound field program.
See page 41 for details about sound field programs.

PROGRAM

Front panel

STEREO

or

AMP

HALL

ENTERTAIN MUSIC TV THTR

678

5

/DTS

THX

90

Remote control

JAZZ

3421

NIGHT

+10 ENTER

ROCK

MOVIE

EX/ES

CHP/INDEX

Dialog Normalisation

When this unit detects Dolby Digital signals, the
following display appears for a few seconds. This shows
how the signal level is being corrected to become the
reference level (-27 dB, THX recommendation).

DialNorm;;+4dB

PLAYBACK

TUNERPHONO

V-AUX

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R

CD

MULTI CH IN

To listen with headphones (SILENT CINEMA)

The SILENT CINEMA mode allows you to enjoy multi­channel music or movie sound, including Dolby Digital
and DTS surround, through ordinary headphones.
SILENT CINEMA activates automatically whenever you
connect headphones to the PHONES jack while listening
to CINEMA DSP or HiFi DSP sound field programs. The
“SILENT CINEMA” indicator lights up on the front panel
display. (If the sound field programs are off, you listen
with normal stereo reproduction.)

Note

This unit will not be set to the SILENT CINEMA mode when
MULTI CH INPUT is selected as the input source.

To adjust the tone

TONE CONTROL

You can adjust the bass/treble
balance for the front left/right and
center channels.
Press TONE CONTROL
repeatedly on the front panel to

PROGRAM

select TREBLE or BASS.
Select TREBLE, then rotate
PROGRAM to the right or left to
increase or decrease the high-

frequency response.
Select BASS, then rotate PROGRAM to the right or left to
increase or decrease the low-frequency response.
To cancel the tone control, press TONE CONTROL
repeatedly to select BYPASS.

Notes

• If you increase or decrease the high-frequency or the low-

frequency sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality of the
surround speakers may not match that of the front left/right and
center speakers.

• TONE CONTROL is not effective when THX (page 41) or

DIRECT STEREO (page 33) program is selected, or when
MULTI CH INPUT is selected.

• TONE CONTROL is not effective for headphones. Use HP

TONE CTRL to adjust bass/treble balance for the headphones
(page 53).

To mute the sound

Press MUTE on the remote control.

MUTE

“MUTE” blinks on the front panel
display.
To resume the audio output, press
MUTE again. (or press VOL –/+). “MUTE” disappears
from the display.

y

You can adjust the muting level (see page 53).

■ Selecting the MULTI CH INPUT

Press MULTI CH INPUT so that “MULTI CH INPUT”
appears in the front panel display and video monitor.

MULTI CH

INPUT

or

Front panel Remote control

MULTI CH IN

Note

When “MULTI CH INPUT” is shown on the front panel display
and/or the video monitor, no other source can be played. To select
another input source with INPUT (or one of the input selector
buttons), press MULTI CH INPUT to turn off “MULTI CH
INPUT” from the front panel display and the video monitor.

■ Playing video sources in the
background

You can combine a video image from a video source with
a sound from an audio source. For example, you can enjoy
listening to classical music while having beautiful scenery
from the video source on the video monitor.

Use the input selector buttons to select a video source,
then select an audio source.

Audio sources

Video sources

Note

If you want to enjoy an audio source connected to the MULTI CH
INPUT jacks together with a video source, first select the video
source and then press MULTI CH INPUT.

OPERATION

BASIC

31

PLAYBACK

PHONO

POWER SLEEP

CLEAR

LEARN

STANDBY

TRANSMIT

RE–NAME

INPUT MODE

SYSTEM

V-AUX

DTV

POWER

REC

AUDIO

POWER

AMP

AVTV

DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

SELECT

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R

TUNER

MULTI CH IN

CD

SET MENU

TV INPUT

A/B/C/D/E

LEVEL

MENU

STRAIGHT

STEREO

ENTERTAIN

NIGHT

MOVIE

THX

/DTS

TEST

ON SCREEN

EFFECT

CHP/INDEX

TV VOL

RETURN

DISPLAY

PRESET PRESET

TV MUTE

TV VOL

SELECT

HALL

CHCH

JAZZ

ROCK

TITLE

MUTE

+

+

–

–

3421

5

90

+10 ENTER

678

MUSIC TV THTR

EX/ES

MUSIC TV THTR

EX/ES

STEREO

ENTERTAIN

NIGHT

MOVIE

THX

/DTS

CHP/INDEX

HALL

JAZZ

ROCK

3421

5

90

+10 ENTER

678

Selecting sound field programs

■ Front panel operation

STANDBY

SILENT CINEMA

/ON

OPTIMIZER

MIC

PHONES

SPEAKERS

A B

PRESET/TUNING

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

EDIT

PROGRAM INPUT

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

TONE CONTROL

PRESET/TUNING

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

INPUT MODE

MULTI CH

INPUT

S VIDEO

y

Choose a sound field program based on your listening preference,
and not on the name of the program.

Notes

VOLUME

VIDEO AUX

OPTICALRAUDIOL

VIDEO

• When you select an input source, this unit automatically selects
the last sound field program used with that source.

• Sound field programs cannot be selected when the MULTI CH
INPUT is selected.

• Sampling frequencies higher than 48 kHz (except for DTS 96/
24 signals) will be sampled down to 48 kHz, then sound field
programs will be applied.

(U.S.A. model)

PROGRAM

Rotate PROGRAM to select the desired program.

The name of the selected program appears on the front
panel display and on the video monitor.

PROGRAM

V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

CD–R CD TUNER

HiFi DSP

SP

JAZZ CLUB

A

Program name

■ Remote control operation

Sound field

program

buttons

AMP

Press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press
one of the sound field program buttons
repeatedly to select the desired program.

The name of the selected program appears on the front
panel display and on the video monitor.

V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

32

SP

JAZZ CLUB

A

program name

HiFi DSP

CD–R CD TUNER

VOLUME

VOLUME

PHONO

LL R

PHONO

LL R

■ Enjoying multi-channel software

If you connected a surround back speaker, use this feature
to enjoy 6.1/7.1-channel playback for multi-channel
sources using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital
Surround EX or DTS ES decoders.

Press EX/ES on the remote control to switch
between 5.1- and 6.1/7.1- channel playback.

EX/ES

ENTER

CHP/INDEX

To select a decoder, press l/h repeatedly when
PLIIx Movie (etc.) is displayed.

AUTO (AUTO)

When a signal (flag) that can be recognized by the unit is
input, the unit selects the optimum decoder for playing
back the signal in 6.1/7.1 channels.
If the unit cannot recognize the flag or no flag is present in
the input signal, it cannot automatically be played in 6.1/

7.1 channels.

Decoders (select with l/h)

You can select from the following modes depending on the
format of the software you are playing.
PLIIx Movie For playing back Dolby Digital or DTS
signals in 7.1 channels using the Pro Logic IIx movie
decoder.
PLIIx Music For playing back Dolby Digital or DTS
signals in 6.1/7.1 channels using the Pro Logic IIx music
decoder.
EX/ES For playing back Dolby Digital signals in 6.1/7.1
channels using the Dolby Digital Surround EX decoder.
DTS signals are played back in 6.1/7.1 channels using the
DTS ES decoder.
EX For playing back Dolby Digital or DTS signals in 6.1/

7.1 channels using the Dolby Digital Surround EX

decoder.

OFF (OFF)

For playing back Dolby Digital or DTS signals in 5.1
channels.

y

When SURR B L/R SP is set to “LRGx1” or “SMLx1” (see
page 49), the surround back channel will be output from the left
SURROUND BACK speaker terminals.

PLAYBACK

Notes

• Some 6.1-channel compatible discs do not have a signal (flag)
which this unit can automatically detect. When playing these
kinds of discs with 6.1-channel, select “ON”.

• 6.1-channel playback is not possible even if EX/ES is pressed in
the following cases:
– When SURR B L/R SP is set to “NONE” (see page 49).
– When the source connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jack is

being played.

– When the source being played does not contain surround L/R

channel signals.
– When Dolby Digital KARAOKE source is being played.
– When “2ch Stereo”, “7ch Stereo” or “Direct Stereo” is

selected.

• When the power of this unit is turned off, the input mode will be
reset to AUTO.

• When the DTS ES decoder is applied to DTS 96/24 signals, you
cannot use the DTS 96/24 decoding feature.

• The Pro Logic IIx decoder is not available when SURR B L/R
SP is set to “NONE” (see page 49).

• “PLIIx Movie” cannot be selected when SURR B L/R SP is set
to “LRGx1” or “SMLx1” (see page 49).

■ Enjoying 2-channel software

Signals input from 2-channel sources can also be played
back on multiple channels.

Press q/DTS on the remote control to select the
decoder.

/DTS

0

You can select from the following modes depending on the
type of software you are playing and your personal
preference.

PRO LOGIC SUR. STANDARD

Standard processing for Dolby Surround sources.

PRO LOGIC SUR. ENHANCED

CINEMA DSP enhanced processing for Dolby Surround
sources

PRO LOGIC IIx Movie

Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx processing for movie software.

PRO LOGIC IIx Music

Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx processing for music software.

PRO LOGIC IIx Game

Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx processing for game software.

DTS Neo:6 Cinema

DTS processing for movie software.

DTS Neo:6 Music

DTS processing for music software.

*

Use the PLII/PLIIx parameter to select the Pro Logic II or
Pro Logic IIx decoders (see page 76).

*

*

*

Note

The Pro Logic IIx decoder is not available when SURR B L/R SP
is set to “NONE” (see page 49).

■ Listening to high fidelity stereo sound
(Direct Stereo)

Direct Stereo allows you to bypass this unit’s decoders and
DSP processors to enjoy pure high fidelity sound from 2­channel PCM and analog sources.

Rotate PROGRAM (or press AMP to select the
AMP mode, then press STEREO repeatedly) to
select DIRECT STEREO.

PROGRAM

Front panel

STEREO

HALL

or

ENTERTAIN MUSIC TV THTR

678

5

/DTS

THX

90

Remote control

JAZZ

3421

NIGHT

+10 ENTER

ROCK

MOVIE

EX/ES

CHP/INDEX

Direct Stereo

Notes

• To avoid unexpected noise, do not play DTS-encoded CDs in

this mode.

• When multi-channel signals (Dolby Digital and DTS) are input,

this unit automatically selects an analog signal input. (When
DTS is selected as an input mode, no sound will be heard.)

• No sound will be output from the subwoofer.

• TONE CONTROL (page 31) and SET MENU (page 47)

settings are not effective.

• The front panel display automatically dims.

■ Listening at night

This mode reproduces dialogue clearly while reducing the
volume of loud sound effects for easier listening at low
volumes or at night.

Press NIGHT on the remote control.

The NIGHT indicator in the front panel
display lights up.
Press NIGHT again to cancel. The
NIGHT indicator goes off.

y

• You can use the night listening mode with any sound field

programs except Direct Stereo (even though the NIGHT
indicator lights up during Direct Stereo mode).

• Night listening mode may vary in effectiveness depending on

the input source and surround sound settings you use.

NIGHT

+10

OPERATION

BASIC

33

PLAYBACK

TUNERPHONO

V-AUX

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R

CD

MULTI CH IN

TUNERPHONO

POWER SLEEP

CLEAR

LEARN

STANDBY

TRANSMIT

RE–NAME

INPUT MODE

SYSTEM

CD

MULTI CH IN

■ Downmixing to 2 channels

You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback even from multi­channel sources.

Rotate PROGRAM (or press STEREO on the
remote control) to select 2ch Stereo.

PROGRAM

Front panel

STEREO

HALL

or

ENTERTAIN MUSIC TV THTR

678

5

/DTS

THX

90

Remote control

JAZZ

3421

NIGHT

+10 ENTER

ROCK

MOVIE

EX/ES

CHP/INDEX

2ch Stereo

y

You can use a subwoofer with this program when SWFR or
BOTH is selected in LFE/BASS OUT.

Selecting input modes

This unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Do the
following to select the type of input signals you want to
use.

1 Select the input source.

INPUT

or

Front panel Remote control

2 Press INPUT MODE to select an input mode.

In most cases, use AUTO.

■ Listening to unprocessed input signals

Press STRAIGHT/EFFECT to select STRAIGHT.
Two channel stereo sources are output from only the front
left and right speakers. Multi-channel sources are decoded
straight into the appropriate channels without any
additional effect processing.

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

or

Front panel Remote control

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

Press STRAIGHT/EFFECT again so that “STRAIGHT”
disappears from the display when you want to turn the
sound effect back on.

■ Virtual CINEMA DSP

Virtual CINEMA DSP allows you to enjoy the CINEMA
DSP programs without surround speakers. It creates
virtual speakers to reproduce the natural sound field.
If you do not connect surround speakers, Virtual CINEMA
DSP activates automatically whenever you select a
CINEMA DSP sound field program.

Note

Virtual CINEMA DSP will not activate, even when SURR L/R
SP is set to “NONE” (see page 49) in the following cases:

– When MULTI CH INPUT is selected as the input source.
– When headphones are connected.

INPUT MODE

or

Front panel Remote control

V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

SP
A

DVD AUTO

CD–R CD TUNER

VOLUME

PHONO

LL R

Input mode

AUTO Automatically selects input signals in

the following order:

1) Digital signals*

2) Analog signals

DTS Selects only digital signals encoded in

DTS. If no DTS signals are input, no
sound is output.

ANALOG Selects only analog signals. If no

analog signals are input, no sound is
output.

* If this unit detects a Dolby Digital or DTS signal, the

decoder automatically switches to the appropriate sound
field program.

y

You can adjust the default input mode this unit selects when the
power is turned on (see page 54).

34

PLAYBACK

TUNERPHONO

V-AUX

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R

CD

MULTI CH IN

Notes

• When you play DTS encoded sources with the input mode set to
AUTO:
– This unit automatically switches to the DTS decoding mode.

The unit remains in DTS mode (and the “t” indicator may
flash) for up to 30 second after playback of the DTS source is
complete. To manually release the DTS mode, press INPUT
MODE to reselect AUTO.

– The DTS decoding mode may be released if search or skip

operations are performed for more than 30 seconds. To
prevent this, press INPUT MODE to select DTS.

• If the digital output data of the player has been processed in any
way, you may not be able to perform DTS decoding even if you
make a digital connection between this unit and the player.

Displaying the information about the input
source

You can display the type, format and sampling frequency
of the current input signal.

1 Select the input source.

3 Press u / d to display the following

information about the input signal.

+

TV VOL

CHCH

TV MUTE

SELECT

TV VOL

+

–

–

PRESET PRESET

(Format) Signal format display. When the unit

cannot detect a digital signal it
automatically switches to analog input.

in Number of source channels in the input

signal. For example, a multi-channel
soundtrack with 3 front channels, 2
surround channels and LFE, is
displayed as “3/2/ LFE”.

fs Sampling frequency. When the unit is

unable to detect the sampling
frequency “Unknown” appears.

rate Bit rate. When the unit is unable to

detect the bit rate “Unknown” appears.

flg Flag data encoded with DTS or Dolby

Digital signals that cue this unit to
automatically switch decoders.

OPERATION

BASIC

2 Press AMP to select the AMP mode, then

press STRAIGHT/EFFECT so that
“STRAIGHT” appears in the display.

AMP

then

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

35

TUNING

TUNERPHONO

V-AUX

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R

CD

MULTI CH IN

O

N

N

O

E

TUNING

Automatic and manual tuning

There are 2 tuning methods; automatic and manual.
Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are
strong and there is no interference.

■ Automatic tuning

VOLUME

STANDBY

/ON

OPTIMIZER

MIC

PHONES

SPEAKERS

A B

SILENT CINEMA

(U.S.A. model)

1 Rotate INPUT (or press TUNER on the remote

control) to select TUNER as the input source.

Front panel

2 Press FM/AM to select the reception band.

“FM” or “AM” appears on the front panel display.

FM/AM

3 Press TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO)

so that the “AUTO” indicator lights up on the
front panel display.

TUNING MODE

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

If a colon (:) appears in the front panel display, tuning
is not possible. Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) to
turn the colon (:) off.

PRESET/TUNING

EDIT

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

3 2 34 1

INPUT

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET/TUNING

PROGRAM INPUT

INPUT MODE

TONE CONTROL

or

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

MULTI CH
INPUT

S VIDEO

Remote control

or

AUT

Lights up

VIDEO AUX

OPTICALRAUDIOL

VIDEO

4 Press PRESET/TUNING l / h once to begin

automatic tuning.

Press h to tune in to a higher frequency, or press l
to tune in to a lower frequency.

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

PRESET/TUNING

CD–R CD TU

AUTO

TUNED

A~~AM~1530 kHz

When tuned in to a station, the “TUNED” indicator
lights up and the frequency of the received station is
shown on the front panel display.

■ Manual tuning

If the signal from the station you want to select is weak,
you must tune into it manually. Manually tuning in to an
FM station will automatically change the reception mode
to monaural to increase the signal quality.

1 Select TUNER and the reception band

following steps 1 and 2 as described in
“Automatic tuning”.

2 Press TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO)

so that the “AUTO” indicator disappears from
the front panel display.

TUNING MODE

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

AUT

Disappears

If a colon (:) appears in the front panel display, tuning
is not possible. Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) to
turn the colon (:) off.

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

PRESET/TUNING

EDIT

A~~AM~1440 kHz

CD–R CD TUN

TUNED

3 Press PRESET/TUNING l / h to tune in to

the desired station manually.

Hold down the button to
continue searching.

PRESET/TUNING

36

PRESET/TUNING

EDIT

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

CD–R CD TU

AUTO

TUNED

A~~AM~1440 kHz

TUNING

O

Presetting stations

■ Automatically presetting FM stations

You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store
FM stations. This function enables this unit to
automatically tune in to FM stations with strong signals,
and to store up to 40 (8 stations x 5 groups, A1-E8) of
those stations in order. You can then recall any preset
station easily by selecting the preset station number.

VOLUME

STANDBY

/ON

OPTIMIZER

MIC

PHONES

SPEAKERS

A B

SILENT CINEMA

(U.S.A. model)

1 Press FM/AM to select the FM band.

2 Press TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO)

so that the “AUTO” indicator lights up on the
front panel display.

TUNING MODE

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

3 Press and hold MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM)

for more than 3 seconds.

The preset number, the “MEMORY” and “AUTO”
indicators flash. After about 5 seconds, automatic
presetting starts from the frequency currently
displayed and proceeds toward the higher
frequencies.

FM/AM

PRESET/TUNING

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

EDIT

PROGRAM INPUT

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

PRESET/TUNING

INPUT MODE

TONE CONTROL

MEMORY

MAN'L/AUTO FM

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

MULTI CH

INPUT

321

AUT

Lights up

VIDEO AUX

OPTICALRAUDIOL

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Notes

• Any stored station data existing under a preset number is
cleared when you store a new station under that preset number.

• If the number of the received stations does not reach 40 (E8)
E8, automatic preset tuning has automatically stopped after
searching all stations.

• Only FM stations with sufficient signal strength are stored
automatically by automatic preset tuning. If the station you
want to store is weak in signal strength, tune in to it manually in
the monaural mode, and store it by following the procedure in
“Manually presetting stations”.

Automatic preset tuning options

You can select the preset number from which this unit will
store FM stations and/or begin tuning toward lower
frequencies.
After pressing MEMORY in step 3:
1 Press A/B/C/D/E, then PRESET/TUNING l / h to

select the preset number under which the first station
will be stored. Automatic preset tuning will stop when
stations have all been stored up to E8.

2 Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) to turn off the colon

(:) and then press PRESET/TUNING l to begin
tuning toward lower frequencies.

Memory back-up

The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data
from being lost even if this unit is set in the standby
mode, the power cord is disconnected from the AC
outlet, or the power supply is temporarily cut due to
power failure. However, if the power is cut for more
than one week, the preset stations may be cleared. If
so, store the stations again by using the presetting
station methods.

OPERATION

BASIC

V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

SP
A

A1:FM 87.5 MHz

CD–R CD TUNER

AUTO
MEMORY

VOLUME

PHONO

LL R

When automatic preset tuning is completed, the front
panel display shows the frequency of the last preset
station.

37

TUNING

■ Manually presetting stations

You can also store up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups)
manually.

VOLUME

STANDBY

SILENT CINEMA

/ON

OPTIMIZER

MIC

PHONES

SPEAKERS

A B

PRESET/TUNING

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

EDIT

PROGRAM INPUT

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

TONE CONTROL

PRESET/TUNING

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

INPUT MODE

MULTI CH
INPUT

VIDEO AUX

OPTICALRAUDIOL

VIDEO

S VIDEO

4 Press PRESET/TUNING l / h to select a

preset station number (1 to 8) while the
“MEMORY” indicator is flashing.

Press h to select a higher preset station number.
Press l to select a lower preset station number.

PRESET/TUNING

3 2,5

4

(U.S.A. model)

1 Tune in to a station.

See page 36 for tuning instructions.

V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

CD–R CD TUNER

TUNED

SP
A B

A :AM 630 kHz

VOLUME

PHONO

LL R

When tuned in to a station, the front panel display
shows the frequency of the station received.

2 Press MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM).

The “MEMORY” indicator flashes for about 5
seconds.

MEMORY

MAN'L/AUTO FM

MEMORY

Flashes

3 Press A/B/C/D/E repeatedly to select a preset

station group (A to E) while the “MEMORY”
indicator is flashing.

The group letter appears. Check that the colon (:)
appears on the front panel display.

A/B/C/D/E

V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

SP
A

C3:AM 630 kHz

CD–R CD TUNER

TUNED MEMORY

VOLUME

PHONO

LL R

5 Press MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) on the

front panel while the “MEMORY” indicator is
flashing.

The station band and
frequency appear on the front
panel display with the preset

MEMORY

MAN'L/AUTO FM

group and number you have
selected.

V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

SP
A

C3:AM 630 kHz

CD–R CD TUNER

TUNED MEMORY

VOLUME

PHONO

LL R

Shows the displayed station has been stored as C3.

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations.

Notes

• Any stored station data existing under a preset number is
cleared when you store a new station under that preset number.

• The reception mode (stereo or monaural) is stored along with
the station frequency.

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V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

CD–R CD TUNER

TUNED MEMORY

SP
A

C :AM 630 kHz

VOLUME

PHONO

LL R

TUNING

SET MENU

TV INPUT

A/B/C/D/E

LEVEL

MENU

STRAIGHT

TEST

ON SCREEN

EFFECT

TV VOL

RETURN

DISPLAY

PRESET PRESET

TV MUTE

TV VOL

SELECT

CHCH

TITLE

MUTE

+

+

–

–

O

O

R

Selecting preset stations

You can tune any desired station simply by selecting the
preset station number under which it was stored.

VOLUME

STANDBY

OPTIMIZER

SILENT CINEMA

/ON

MIC

PHONES

SPEAKERS

A B

PRESET/TUNING

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

EDIT

PROGRAM INPUT

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

1

TONE CONTROL

PRESET/TUNING

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

INPUT MODE

MULTI CH

INPUT

2

VIDEO AUX

OPTICALRAUDIOL

VIDEO

S VIDEO

(U.S.A. model)

1
2

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

group.

The preset group letter appears on the front panel
display and changes each time you press the button.

A/B/C/D/E

or

Front panel Remote control

SET MENU

MENU

A/B/C/D/E

2 Press PRESET/TUNING l / h (PRESET j / i

on the remote control) to select a preset
station number (1 to 8).

The preset group and number appear on the front
panel display along with the station band, frequency
and the “TUNED” indicator lights up.

+

PRESET/TUNING

Front panel

R2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

or

MD/TAPE

CD–R CD TUNER

TV VOL

CHCH

TV MUTE

SELECT

TV VOL

+

–

–

PRESET PRESET

Remote control

V

TUNED

E1:FM 87.5 MHz

Exchanging preset stations

You can exchange the assignment of two preset stations
with each other. The example below describes the
procedure for exchanging preset station “E1” with “A5”.

VOLUME

STANDBY

/ON

OPTIMIZER

MIC

PHONES

SPEAKERS

A B

SILENT CINEMA

1 Select preset station “E1” by using the

A/B/C/D/E and PRESET/TUNING l / h.

See “Selecting preset stations”.

2 Press and hold PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) for

more than 3 seconds.

“E1” and the “MEMORY” indicator flash on the
front panel display.

PRESET/TUNING

EDIT

3 Select preset station “A5” by using

A/B/C/D/E and PRESET/TUNING l / h.

“A5” and the “MEMORY” indicator flash on the
front panel display.

4 Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) again.

The stations stored at the two preset assignments are
exchanged.

PRESET/TUNING

EDIT

PRESET/TUNING

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET/TUNING

MEMORY

2,4

EDIT

PROGRAM INPUT

TONE CONTROL

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

1,3

R2

VCR 1

INPUT MODE

CBL/SAT

1,3

MAN'L/AUTO FM

DTV DVD

TUNING MODE

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

MULTI CH

INPUT

E1:FM 87.5 MHz

V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

SP
A B

A5:FM 90.6 MHz

V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

SP

A

EDIT E1-A5

Shows the exchange of stations is complete.

VIDEO AUX

VIDEO

S VIDEO

(U.S.A. model)

MD/TAPE

CD–R CD TUNER

TUNED MEMORY

CD–R CD TUNER

TUNED MEMORY

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

OPTICALRAUDIOL

VOLUME

PHONO

LL R

OPERATION

BASIC

V

CD–

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RECORDING

TUNERPHONO

V-AUX

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R

CD

MULTI CH IN

RECORDING

Recording adjustments and other operations are
performed from the recording components. Refer to the
operation instructions for those components.

VOLUME

STANDBY

SILENT CINEMA

/ON

OPTIMIZER

MIC

PHONES

SPEAKERS

A B

PRESET/TUNING

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

EDIT

PROGRAM INPUT

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

TONE CONTROL

PRESET/TUNING

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

INPUT MODE

MULTI CH
INPUT

VIDEO AUX

OPTICALRAUDIOL

VIDEO

S VIDEO

(U.S.A. model)

1 2

1 Turn on the power of this unit and all

connected components.

2 Select the source component you want to

record from.

INPUT

or

Front panel Remote control

3 Start playback (or select a broadcast station)

on the source component.

4 Start recording on the recording component.

Notes

• Do a test recording before you start an actual recording.

• When this unit is set in the standby mode, you cannot record
between other components connected to this unit.

• The setting of TONE CONTROL, VOLUME, “Speaker level”
(page 50) and programs does not affect the recorded material.

• A source connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks of this unit
cannot be recorded.

• S-video and composite video signals pass independently
through this unit’s video circuits. Therefore, when recording or
dubbing video signals, if your video source component is
connected to provide only an S-video (or only a composite
video) signal, you can record only an S-video (or only a
composite video) signal to your VCR.

• A given input source is not output on the same REC OUT
channel. (For example, the signal input from VCR 1 IN is not
output on VCR 1 OUT.)

• Check the copyright laws in your country to record from
records, CDs, radio, etc. Recording of copyrighted material may
infringe copyright laws.

If you playback a video source that uses scrambled or
encoded signals to prevent it from being dubbed, the
picture itself may be disturbed due to those signals.

■ Special considerations when recording

DTS software

The DTS signal is a digital bitstream. Attempting to
digitally record the DTS bitstream will result in noise
being recorded. Therefore, if you want to use this unit to
record sources that have DTS signals recorded on them,
the following considerations and adjustments need to be
made.
For LDs, DVDs and CDs encoded with DTS, when your
player is compatible with the DTS format, follow its
operation instruction to make a setting so that the analog
signal will be output from the player.

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SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multichannel playback from
almost any sound source (stereo or multichannel). This unit is also equipped with a YAMAHA digital sound field
processing (DSP) chip containing several sound field programs which you can use to enhance your playback experience.
Most of these sound field programs are precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments found in famous
concert halls, music venues, and movie theaters.

y

The Yamaha CINEMA DSP modes are compatible with all Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Surround sources. Set INPUT MODE to
AUTO (see page 34) to enable this unit to automatically switch to the appropriate digital decoder according to the input signal.

For movie/video sources

You can select from the following sound fields when playing movie or video sources. The sound fields marked “MULTI”
can be used with multi-channel sources, like DVD, digital TV, etc. Those marked “
(stereo) sources like TV programs, video tapes, etc.

Program Features Sources

STEREO:
2ch Stereo

MOVIE THEATER:
Spectacle

MOVIE THEATER:
Sci-Fi

MOVIE THEATER:
Adventure

MOVIE THEATER:
General

THX Cinema

THX Surr. EX

dts ES+THX

DOLBY DIGITAL:

Downmixes multi-channel sources to 2 (left and right) channels or plays back 2-channel
sources as is.

CINEMA DSP processing. This program creates the extremely wide sound field of a 70-mm
movie theater. It precisely reproduces the source sound in detail, making both the video and the
sound field incredibly real. This is ideal for any kind of video source encoded with Dolby
Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS (especially large-scale movie productions).

CINEMA DSP processing. This program clearly reproduces dialog and sound effects in the
latest sound form for science fiction films, thus creating a broad and expansive cinematic space
amid silence. You can enjoy science fiction films in a virtual-space sound field that includes
Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital and DTS-encoded software employing the most advanced
techniques.

CINEMA DSP processing. This program is ideal for precisely reproducing the sound design of
the newest 70-mm and multichannel soundtrack films. The sound field is made to be similar to
that of the newest movie theaters, so the reverberations of the sound field itself are restrained
as much as possible.

CINEMA DSP processing. This program is for reproducing sounds from 70-mm and
multichannel soundtrack films, and is characterized by soft and extensive sound field. The
presence sound field is relatively narrow. It spatially spreads all around and toward the screen,
restraining the echo effect of conversations without losing clarity.

THX processing for any multi-channel sources.

THX processing for Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital EX sources. This program is available
only when surround back L/R speakers are connected to this unit and when the input source
contains surround back channel signals.

THX processing for DTS ES sources.

Standard 5.1 channel processing for Dolby Digital sources.

SUR. STANDARD

DOLBY DIGITAL:

CINEMA DSP enhanced processing for Dolby Digital sources.

SUR. ENHANCED

q D+PLIIx Movie:

Standard 6.1/7.1 channel processing for Dolby Digital sources.

SUR. STANDARD

q D+PLIIx Movie:

CINEMA DSP enhanced 6.1/7.1 channel processing for Dolby Digital sources.

SUR. ENHANCED

DOLBY D EX:

Standard 6.1 channel processing for Dolby Digital sources.

SUR. STANDARD

2-CH” can be used with 2-channel

MULTI

2-CH

MULTI

SOUND FIELD

PROGRAMS

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