Yamaha HTR-5920 User Manual

HTR-5920

AV Receiver
Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo

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OWNER’S MANUAL

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

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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 cable 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, keep the power

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

14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact

qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any
service is needed. The cabinet should never be
opened for any 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 Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC

power plug can be reached easily.

17 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section

on common operating errors before concluding that
this unit is faulty.

18 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.

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 by STANDBY/ON. This
state is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit
is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot and fully insert.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.

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

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 .................................................................. 9

PREPARATION

CONNECTIONS .................................................. 10

Placing speakers....................................................... 10

Connecting speakers ................................................ 11

Information on jacks and cable plugs ...................... 13

Connecting video components................................. 14

Connecting audio components................................. 16

Connecting the FM and AM antennas ..................... 17

Connecting the power cable..................................... 18

Turning on the power............................................... 18

SETUP ................................................................... 19

BASIC OPERATION

PLAYBACK.......................................................... 20

Basic operations....................................................... 20

Enjoying surround sounds ....................................... 22

FM/AM TUNING ................................................. 24

Automatic tuning ..................................................... 24

Manual tuning.......................................................... 25

Automatic preset tuning........................................... 25

Manual preset tuning ............................................... 27

Selecting preset stations........................................... 28

Exchanging preset stations ...................................... 29

RECORDING ....................................................... 30

ADVANCED OPERATION

ADVANCED OPERATIONS ..............................31

Using the sleep timer ............................................... 31

Dimming the front panel display ............................. 31

Adjusting speaker levels .......................................... 32

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................33

RESETTING THE SYSTEM...............................37

GLOSSARY...........................................................38

Audio formats .......................................................... 38

Audio information ................................................... 39

Video signal information ......................................... 39

SPECIFICATIONS...............................................40

PREPARATIONINTRODUCTION

OPERATION

BASIC

OPERATION

ADVANCED

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

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FEATURES

FEATURES

Built-in 6-channel power amplifier

◆ Minimum RMS output power per channel

[Front, center, and surround channels]

80 W (1 kHz, 0.1% THD, 6 Ω)

110 W (1 kHz, 10% THD, 6 Ω)

[Subwoofer channel]

110 W (50 Hz, 6 Ω)

Decoders for multi-channel surround sound

◆ Dolby Digital decoder

◆ Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic II decoder

◆ DTS decoder

• y indicates a tip for your operation.

• Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the front panel or on the remote control. In cases when the button

names differ between the front panel 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.

Sophisticated AM/FM tuner

◆ 40-station random and direct preset tuning

◆ Automatic preset tuning

◆ Preset station shifting capability (preset editing)

Other features

◆ A SET MENU that provides you with items for
optimizing this unit for your audio/video system

◆ Component video input/output capability

◆ Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks

◆ Sleep timer

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

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

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GETTING STARTED

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GETTING STARTED

Supplied accessories

Please check that you received all of the following parts.

Remote control

STANDBY

POWER

CD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

SLEEP

DVD

VCR

V-AUX

DTV/CBL

TUNER

P1 P2 P3 P4

P5 P6 P7 P8

A/B/C/D/E PRESET

VOLUME

SET MENU

ENTER

TESTLEVEL

HALL

JAZZ

ROCK PL

NIGHT

5 STEREO

MUTE

STEREO

Batteries (2)

(AAA, R03, UM-4)

INTRODUCTION

Indoor FM antenna

AM loop antenna

Installing batteries in the remote control

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1

1 Take off the battery compartment cover.

2 Insert two supplied batteries (AAA, R03,

UM-4) according to the polarity markings
(+ and –) on the inside of the battery
compartment.

3 Snap the battery compartment cover back

into place.

Notes

• Change all of the batteries if you notice a decrease in the
operation range of the remote control.

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

• 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.

• Do not throw away batteries with general house waste; dispose
of them correctly in accordance with your local regulations.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel

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VOLUME

STANDBY

/ON

A/B/C/D/E

h

lh

PRESET/TUNING MEMORY

SET MENUNEXT

lhl

MAN'L/AUTO FM

TUNING MODE

AUTO/MAN' L

INPUT MODE

PHONES

PRESET/TUNING

EDIT

STEREO

EFFECT

TONE CONTROL

FM/AM

PROGRAM INPUT

BASS/TREBLE

ABCDE

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 the 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 PRESET/TUNING

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

4 FM/AM

Switches the reception band between FM and AM.

5 A/B/C/D/E

Selects one of the 5 preset station groups (A to E) when
this unit is in the tuner mode.

6 PRESET/TUNING l / h

Selects one of the preset station numbers (1 to 8) or the
tuning frequency when this unit is in the tuner mode.

7 Front panel display

Shows information about the operational status of this unit.

8 MEMORY

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

9 TUNING MODE

Switches between automatic tuning (the AUTO indicator
is turned on) and manual tuning (the AUTO indicator is
turned off).

0 VOLUME

Controls the output level of all audio channels.

Note

This does not affect the OUT level.

4

A PHONES jack

Outputs audio signals for private listening with
headphones.

Notes

• When you connect headphones, no signals are output to the
speakers.

• All Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals (except the LFE
channel) are mixed down to the left and right headphone
channels.

B STEREO

Switches between normal stereo and DSP effect
reproduction. When you select “STEREO”, this unit
mixes down all Dolby Digital and DTS signals (except the
LFE channel) as well as those 2-channel signals without
effect sounds to the front left and right speakers.

PROGRAM l / h

Selects the surround mode.

C TONE CONTROL

Adjusts the bass/treble balance of the front left and right
speakers in conjunction with BASS/TREBLE +/–.

BASS/TREBLE +/–

Adjusts the bass/treble balance of the front left and right
speakers in conjunction with TONE CONTROL.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

D INPUT l / h

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

E INPUT MODE

Sets the priority (AUTO, DTS, ANALOG) for the type of
signals received when one component is connected via
both digital and analog connections.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Remote control

1

2

3

4

5

6

7
8
9

0

STANDBY

CD

MD/CD-R

DVD

DTV/CBL

P1 P2 P3 P4

P5 P6 P7 P8

A/B/C/D/E PRESET

SET MENU

ENTER

JAZZ

HALL

5 STEREO

NIGHT

TUNER

VOLUME

POWER

TUNER

VCR

MUTE

TESTLEVEL

ROCK PL

STEREO

SLEEP

V-AU X

A

B

C

D

E

F
G

4 Preset station number selector buttons

(P1 to P8)

Select the preset station number (1 to 8) directly when this
unit is in the tuner mode.

5 A/B/C/D/E

Selects a preset station group (A to E) when this unit is in
the tuner mode.

6 VOLUME +/–

Increases or decreases the volume level.

7 SET MENU

Activates the SET MENU function.

8 Cursor buttons / / / , ENTER

Select and adjust the SET MENU items.

9 LEVEL

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

0 Surround mode selector buttons

Select the surround modes.

A POWER

Turns on this unit.

B SLEEP

Sets the sleep timer.

C PRESET u / d

Select a preset station number (1 to 8) when this unit is in
the tuner mode.

1 Infrared signal transmitter

Outputs infrared control signals.

2 STANDBY

Sets this unit in the standby mode.

3 Input selector buttons

Select the input source.

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D MUTE

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

E TEST

Outputs the test tone to adjust the speaker levels.

F STEREO

Switches between normal stereo and DSP effect
reproduction. When you select “STEREO”, this unit
mixes down all Dolby Digital and DTS signals (except the
LFE channel) as well as those 2-channel signals without
effect sounds to the front left and right speakers.

G NIGHT

Turns on or off the night listening mode. The night
listening mode is available only for Dolby Digital sources.

Using the remote control

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam.
Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote

control sensor on the front panel during operation.

30º 30º

Approximately 6 m (20 ft)

Notes

• 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:
– places of high humidity, such as near a bath
– places of high temperature, such as near a heater or stove
– places of extremely low temperatures
– dusty places

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel display

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q

PL

PCM

II

q

D

q

PL

SLEEP

MUSIC
MOVIE

HALL

JAZZ

ROCK

5

STEREO

NIGHT

ANALOG
DIGITAL

FM

AM

STEREO

TUNED

AUTO

MEMORY

dB
kHz
MHz

PRESET MUTE

0AB C DE

1 Decoder indicators

The respective indicator lights up when any of the
decoders of this unit function.

2 Surround mode indicators, listening mode

indicators

The respective indicator lights up when you select any of
the surround mode or the listening mode.

3 Input signal indicators

The respective indicator lights up according to the input
signal.

4 Band indicator

The respective indicator lights up according to the current
band.

5 STEREO indicator

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

6 AUTO indicator

Lights up when this unit is in the automatic tuning mode.

7 PRESET indicator

Lights up when this unit is in the preset station selecting
mode.

8 MUTE indicator

Flashes while the MUTE function is on.

9 LFE indicator

Lights up when the input signal contains the LFE signal.

0 PCM indicator

Lights up when this unit is reproducing PCM (Pulse Code
Modulation) digital audio signals.

A SLEEP indicator

Lights up while the sleep timer is on.

B Multi-information display

Shows the current input source name and other
information when adjusting or changing settings.

C TUNED indicator

Lights up when this unit is tuned into a station.

D MEMORY indicator

Flashes to show that a station can be stored.

E Input channel indicators

Indicate the channel components of the current digital
input signal.

L

SL

LFE

C

R

SR

8

Rear panel

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

1 2 543

VIDEO

AM ANT

GND

L

75Ω UNBAL.

R

FM ANT

IN OUT IN OUT

MD/CD–R

DVD DTV/CBL V–AUX VCR CD

TUNER

1 Antenna terminals

See page 17 for connection information.

2 Audio and video jacks

See page 13 for connection information.

3 SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack

See page 12 for connection information.

AUDIO

WOOFER

R

L

+

–

6ΩMIN./SPEAKER 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER

+

–

CLASS 2 WIRING

SPEAKERS

6

MONITOR

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

OUTPUT

+

–

DTV/CBL

DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIALOPTICAL

DVD DVD

FRONTCENTERSURROUND SUB

R

L

Y

PB

PR

DTV/CBL

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

+

–

4 DIGITAL INPUT jacks

See page 13 for connection information.

5 COMPONENT VIDEO jacks

See page 13 for connection information.

6 Speaker terminals

See page 11 for connection information.

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CONNECTIONS

CONNECTIONS

Placing speakers

The speaker layout below shows the standard ITU-R*
speaker setting. You can use it to enjoy surround sounds.

*

ITU-R is the radio communication sector of the ITU
(International Telecommunication Union).

FL

SL

SL

C

30˚

60˚

80˚

FR

SR

SR

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.

Subwoofer

The use of a subwoofer 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.

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1.8 m (6 ft)

Connecting speakers

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.

CONNECTIONS

■ Connecting to the SPEAKERS terminal

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

CAUTION

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

• Before connecting the speakers, make sure
that this unit is turned 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.

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

insulation from the end of each speaker
cable and then twist the exposed wires of the
cable together to prevent short circuits.

10 mm (3/8”)

2 Press and open the tab.

2

4

3

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

3 Insert one bare wire into the hole of each

terminal.

PREPARATION

4 Release the tab to secure the wire.

■ Connecting to the SUBWOOFER
OUTPUT jack

If you do not use the YAMAHA SW-P170 subwoofer,
connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier.

Connect the input jack of your subwoofer to the
SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack using the subwoofer
cable.

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CONNECTIONS

Subwoofer

(with built-in

amplifier)

6

TUNER

AM ANT

75Ω UNBAL.

FM ANT

VIDEO

GND

L

R

IN OUT IN OUT

MD/CD–R

DVD DTV/CBL V–AUX VCR CD

AUDIO

WOOFER

R

L

+

–

+

–

SPEAKERS

MONITOR

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

OUTPUT

+

–

456

Surround speakers

Subwoofer
(SW-P170)

speaker

■ FRONT terminals

Connect one or two speaker systems (1, 2) to these
terminals.

■ CENTER terminals

Connect a center speaker (3) to these terminals.

Y

COAXIALOPTICAL

P

B

P

R

DTV/CBL DTV/CBL MONITOR OUTDVD DVD

DIGITAL INPUT

FRONTCENTERSURROUND SUB

R

COMPONENT VIDEO

L

+

–

31 2

Center

Front speakers

LeftRightLeftRight

1

6

■ SURROUND terminals

Connect surround speakers (4, 5) to these terminals.

■ SUBWOOFER terminals

Connect the YAMAHA SW-P170 subwoofer (6) to these
terminals.

■ SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack

Connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier (6) to this
jack when you do not use the YAMAHA SW-P170
subwoofer.

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2

3

4

5

Speaker layout

Information on jacks and cable plugs

Audio jacks and cable plugs Video jacks and cable plugs

CONNECTIONS

AUDIO

L

(White)

R

(Red)

DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL

(Orange)

OPTICAL

L

Left and right analog

R

C

O

audio cable plugs

Coaxial digital audio
cable plug

Optical digital audio
cable plug

■ Audio jacks

This unit has three types of audio jacks (analog audio,
digital audio coaxial, and digital audio optical).
Connection depends on the availability of audio jacks on
your other components.

AUDIO jacks

For conventional analog audio signals transmitted via left
and right analog audio cables. Connect red plugs to the
right jacks and white plugs to the left jacks.

DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL jack

For digital audio signals transmitted via a coaxial digital
audio cable.

DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL jack

For digital audio signals transmitted via an optical digital
audio cable.

COMPONENT VIDEO

Y

B

P

PR

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

VIDEO

(Yellow)

Y

PB

P

R

V

Component video
cable plugs

Composite video
cable plug

■ Video jacks

This unit has two types of video jacks (composite video,
and component video). Connection depends on the
availability of input jacks on your video monitor.

VIDEO jacks

For conventional composite video signals transmitted via
composite video cables.

COMPONENT VIDEO jacks

For component signals, separated into the luminance (Y)
and chrominance (P
separate wires of component video cables.

Video signal flow for MONITOR OUT

B, PR) video signals transmitted on

Input

Output

(MONITOR OUT)

PREPARATION

Notes

• You can use the digital jacks to input PCM, Dolby Digital and
DTS bitstreams. All digital input jacks are compatible with
96 kHz sampling digital signals.

• This unit handles digital and analog signals independently. Thus
audio signals input at the analog jacks are output only at the
analog AUDIO OUT jacks.

COMPONENT
VIDEO

VIDEO

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting video components

■ Connecting a video monitor

Connect the video input jack of your video monitor to the
MONITOR OUT jack.

■ Connecting a DVD player/digital TV/
cable TV

Connect the optical digital audio signal output jack of
your DVD player to the DIGITAL INPUT DVD jack and
connect the video signal output jack of the component to
the DVD VIDEO jack of this unit.
Connect the coaxial digital audio signal output jack of
your digital TV or cable TV to the DIGITAL INPUT
DTV/CBL jack and connect the video signal output jack
of the component to the DTV/CBL VIDEO jack of this
unit.

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• Use the AUDIO jacks of this unit for a video component which

does not have optical digital output jack. If you wish to enjoy
the surround sound, select a surround mode (page 22).

• You can also connect a video monitor, DVD player, digital TV,

and cable TV to this unit using the COMPONENT VIDEO
connections (page 15).

■ Connecting another video component

Connect the video signal output jack of your component to
the V-AUX VIDEO jack on this unit.
Connect the audio signal output jacks of the component to
the V-AUX AUDIO jacks on this unit.

■ Connecting a recording component

Connect the audio signal input jacks on your video
component to the VCR OUT AUDIO jacks of this unit. Then
connect the video signal input jack of the video component to
the VCR OUT VIDEO jack of this unit for picture recording.
Connect the audio signal output jacks on your component to the
VCR IN AUDIO jacks of this unit. Then connect the video
signal output jack of the component to the VCR IN VIDEO jack
on this unit to play a source from your recording component.

Notes

• Once you have connected a recording component to this unit,
keep the component turned on while using this unit. If the
component is turned off, this unit may distort the sound from
other components.

• Be sure to connect your video source components in the same
way you connect your video monitor to this unit. For example,
if you connect your video monitor to this unit using a VIDEO
connection, connect your video source components to this unit
using the VIDEO connections.

Audio and video

signal output

V

Audio and video signal

output

DVD player

Coaxial digital audio
signal output

R C

L

V

AM ANT

GND

L

75Ω UNBAL.

FM ANT

R

TUNER

O

R

L RVL RVL

component

Audio and video signal
output

RVL

VIDEO

IN OUT IN OUT

MD/CD–R

DVD DTV/CBL V–AUX VCR CD DTV/CBL DTV/CBL MONITOR OUTDVD DVD

AUDIO

Optical digital

Another video

audio signal
output

Audio and video

signal output

Video monitor

V

MONITOR

OUT

COAXIALOPTICAL

SUB

WOOFER

OUTPUT

DIGITAL INPUT

FRONTCENTERSURROUND SUB

Audio and video
signal input

Video signal input

Y

P

B

P

R

COMPONENT VIDEO

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TV/digital TV/

cable TV

VCR

CONNECTIONS

■ Connecting to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks

You can enjoy high-quality pictures by connecting your video monitor and video source components to this unit using
COMPONENT VIDEO connections.

Note

Be sure to connect your video source components in the same way you connect your video monitor to this unit. For example, if you
connect your video monitor to this unit using a COMPONENT VIDEO connection, connect your video source components to this unit
using the COMPONENT VIDEO connection.

Video monitor

TUNER

AM ANT

75Ω UNBAL.

FM ANT

VIDEO

GND

L

R

IN OUT IN OUT

MD/CD–R

DVD DTV/CBL V–AUX VCR CD

AUDIO

DVD player Digital TV/cable TV

Component video
signal output

MONITOR

OUT

COAXIALOPTICAL

SUB

DTV/CBL DTV/CBL MONITOR OUTDVD DVD

WOOFER

DIGITAL INPUT

OUTPUT

WOOFER

R

L

+

–

+

–

6ΩMIN./SPEAKER 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CLASS 2 WIRING

SPEAKERS

FRONTCENTERSURROUND SUB

R

L

+

–

+

–

Y

P

B

R

P

COMPONENT VIDEO

Component
video signal
output

PREPARATION

Component video
signal input

YPB PRYPB PRYPB PR

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting audio components

■ Connecting a CD player

Connect the output jacks of your CD player to the CD
jacks of this unit.

■ Connecting a CD recorder or MD
recorder

Connect the input jacks of your CD recorder or MD
recorder to the MD/CD-R OUT jacks.
Connect the output jacks of your CD recorder or MD
recorder to the MD/CD-R IN jacks to play a source from
your recording component.

CD recorder/
MD recorder

Audio signal output Audio signal outputAudio signal input

R

L

DVD DTV/CBL V–AUX VCR CD

WOOFER

R

L

+

–

+

–

6ΩMIN./SPEAKER 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CLASS 2 WIRING

SPEAKERS

MONITOR

OUT

SUB

DTV/CBL DTV/CBL MONITOR OUTDVD DVD

WOOFER

DIGITAL INPUT

OUTPUT

R

+

–

FRONTCENTERSURROUND SUB

TUNER

AM ANT

75Ω UNBAL.

FM ANT

R

L

VIDEO

GND

L

R

IN OUT IN OUT

MD/CD–R

AUDIO

Note

Once you have connected a recording component to this unit,
keep the component turned on while using this unit. If the
component is turned off, this unit may distort the sound from
other components.

CD player

R

L

Y

COAXIALOPTICAL

P

B

R

P

COMPONENT VIDEO

L

+

–

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting the FM and AM antennas

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

Outdoor AM antenna

Use a 5 to 10 m (16 to 32 ft) of
vinyl-covered wire extended
outdoors from a window.

Ground

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

TUNER

AM ANT

75Ω UNBAL.

FM ANT

GND

AM loop
antenna

(supplied)

Indoor FM
antenna
(supplied)

2 Press and hold the tab of the AM ANT

terminal.

3 Insert one of the AM loop antenna lead wires

into the AM ANT terminal.

PREPARATION

4 Release the tab of the AM ANT terminal back

into place.

5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to connect the

other lead wire to the GND terminal.

Once you have properly connected the AM loop
antenna to this unit, orient the AM loop antenna for
the best reception when you tune into AM stations.

■ Connecting the AM loop antenna

1 Set up the AM loop antenna.

Notes

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

• A properly 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.

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

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting the power cable

Once all connections are complete, plug the power cable
into the AC wall outlet.

Power cable

To the AC wall
outlet

■ 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, the stored data will be lost in case the power
cable is disconnected from the AC wall outlet or if the
power supply is cut off for more than one week.

Turning on the power

When all connections are complete, turn on this unit.

STANDBY/ON

VOLUME

STANDBY

/ON

PHONES

PRESET/TUNING

TONE CONTROL

EDIT

STEREO

EFFECT

Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel (or
POWER on the remote control) to turn on this
unit.

STANDBY

/ON

lh

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET/TUNING MEMORY

SET MENUNEXT

h

PROGRAM INPUT

BASS/TREBLE

STANDBY

CD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

DVD

VCR

DTV/CBL

TUNER

P1 P2 P3 P4

or

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L

lhl

INPUT MODE

POWER

POWER

SLEEP

V-AUX

POWER

Front panel

Remote control

Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel (or STANDBY
on the remote control) to set this unit to the standby mode.

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SETUP

The SET MENU function enables you to set up your system quickly.

Notes

• Initial settings are indicated in bold for each parameter.

• Make sure you disconnect your headphones from this unit.

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You can use NEXT (A/B/C/D/E) and SET MENU +/–
(PRESET/TUNING l / h) on the front panel to change these
settings, if “TUNER” is not selected as the input source. Press
NEXT to select the category or field you wish to change, and SET
MENU +/– to change the parameters.

VOLUME

MUTE

1,4,7

SET MENU

HALL

5 STEREO

ENTER

JAZZ

NIGHT

TESTLEVEL

ROCK PL

1-6

STEREO

1 Press SET MENU repeatedly so that “SPK

SET” appears in the front panel display, and
then press ENTER.

3 Press / repeatedly to exit the “SPK

4 Press SET MENU repeatedly so that “SPK

SET MENU

SETUP

Notes

• If you change the current setting for “SWFR” to “NONE”
when “FRNT” is set to “SML”, “FRNT” is automatically
set to “LRG”.

• You cannot set “FRNT” to “SML” when “SWFR” is set to
“NONE”.

PREPARATION

SET” menu.

ENTER

DIST” appears in the front panel display, and
then press ENTER.

ENTER

SET MENU

2 Press / to select “FRNT” (front

speakers), “CNTR” (center speaker), “SURR”
(surround speakers), or “SWFR”
(subwoofer), and then press / to select
the settings according to your system.

ENTER

FRNT (front speakers)
CNTR (center speaker)
SURR (surround speakers)

LRG (large) If you have large front/center/surround

speakers in your system.

SML (small) If you have small front/center/surround

speakers in your system.

NONE If you do not have center/surround

speakers in your system.

SWFR (subwoofer)

YES If you have a subwoofer in your system.

NONE If you do not have a subwoofer in your

system.

ENTER

ENTER

5 Press / to select “FRNT” (front

speakers), “CNTR” (center speaker) or
“SURR” (surround speakers) and then press

/ to select the speaker distance of each

speaker from the listening position.

You can set the distance from 1 foot to 30 feet.

ENTER

ENTER

6 Press / repeatedly to exit the “SPK

DIST” menu.

ENTER

7 Press SET MENU repeatedly to exit the SET

MENU function.

SET MENU

y

See page 32 for details about the speaker level adjustment.

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PLAYBACK

2c

PLAYBACK

Basic operations

3 Select the input source.

Press INPUT l / h on the front panel repeatedly (or
press one of the input selector buttons on the remote

VOLUME

STANDBY

/ON

PHONES

PRESET/TUNING

TONE CONTROL

EDIT

STEREO

EFFECT

lh

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET/TUNING MEMORY

h

PROGRAM INPUT

BASS/TREBLE

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L

SET MENUNEXT

lhl

INPUT MODE

135

STANDBY

POWER

1

SLEEP

CD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

VCR

DTV/CBL

TUNER

P1 P2 P3 P4

P5 P6 P7 P8

VOLUME

V-AUX

3

DVD

A/B/C/D/E PRESET

5

SET MENU

MUTE

ENTER

TESTLEVEL

JAZZ

ROCK PL

HALL

NIGHT

5 STEREO

STEREO

control) to select the input you desire.

INPUT

Front panel

The current input source name appears in the front
panel display.

4 Start playback or select a broadcast station

on the source component.

Refer to the operating instructions for the component.
See page 24 for details about tuning instructions.

5 Rotate VOLUME on the front panel (or press

VOLUME +/– on the remote control) to adjust
the volume to the desired output level.

CD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

or

DVD

DTV/CBL

VCR V-AUX

Remote control

1 Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel (or

POWER on the remote control) to turn on this
unit.

STANDBY

/ON

or

Front panel Remote control

POWER

2 Turn on the video monitor connected to this

unit.

VOLUME

VOLU ME

or

Front panel

Remote control

Note

If you have connected a recording component to the VCR OUT,
or MD/CD-R OUT jacks, and you notice distortion or low volume
during playback from other components, try turning on the
recording component.

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PLAYBACK

■ Selecting input modes

This unit comes with 2 types of input jacks. Do the
following to select the type of input signals you want to
use.

1 Press INPUT l / h on the front panel

repeatedly (or one of the input selector
buttons on the remote control) to select
“DVD” or “DTV/CBL” as the input source.

CD

MD/CD-R

DTV/CBL

TUNER

VCR V-AUX

INPUT

Front panel

or

DVD

Remote control

2 Press INPUT MODE on the front panel

repeatedly to select the desired input mode.

INPUT MODE

■ Listening with headphones

Connect headphones to the PHONES jack.

Note

Multi-channel signals (except the LFE channel) are down-mixed
to stereo and output from the headphones.

■ Adjusting the frequency response levels

You can adjust the frequency response levels of your front
left and right speakers.
Press TONE CONTROL on the front panel repeatedly to
select “BASS” or “TREBLE”, then press BASS/TREBLE
+/– on the front panel repeatedly to adjust the
corresponding frequency response level.

TONE CONTROL

• Select “BASS” to adjust the low frequency response
level.

• Select “TREBLE” to adjust the high frequency
response level.

Note

If you increase or decrease the high-frequency or low-frequency
sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality of the surround
speakers may not match that of the front left and right speakers.

BASS/TREBLE

OPERATION

BASIC

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.

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We recommend setting the input mode to “AUTO” in most cases.

Notes

• When playing a DTS-CD/LD, be sure to set the input mode to
DTS.

• Depending on the player, DTS decoding may not be performed
correctly.

■ Muting the sound

Press MUTE on the remote control. The MUTE indicator
flashes in the front panel display.

MUTE

Press MUTE again or press VOLUME +/– on the remote
control to resume the audio output. The MUTE indicator
disappears from the front panel display.

■ Playing video sources in the
background

You can combine a video image from a video source with
sound from an audio source. For example, you can enjoy
listening to classical music while viewing beautiful
scenery from the video source on the video monitor.
Use the input selector buttons on the remote control to
select a video source and then select an audio source.

CD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

DVD

DTV/CBL

VCR V-AUX

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PLAYBACK

Enjoying surround sounds

When a multi-channel signal (Dolby Digital or DTS) is
input digitally, this unit decodes the signal and reproduces
surround sound. Follow the procedures below to enjoy
surround sound from 2-channel sources.

VOLUME

STANDBY

/ON

PHONES

SET MENU

HALL

5 STEREO

PRESET/TUNING

TONE CONTROL

ENTER

JAZZ

NIGHT

EDIT

STEREO

EFFECT

TESTLEVEL

ROCK PL

While playing back a 2-channel source, press
PROGRAM l / h on the front panel repeatedly
(or press one of the surround mode selector
buttons on the remote control) to select the
desired surround mode.

To select “PRO LOGIC”, “PLII MOVIE” or “PLII
MUSIC” with the remote control, press q PLII
repeatedly.

l PROGRAM h

lh

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET/TUNING MEMORY

MAN'L/AUTO FM

SET MENUNEXT

lhl

h

PROGRAM INPUT

BASS/TREBLE

PROGRAM l / h

MUTE

Surround mode

STEREO

selector buttons

HALL

or

5 STEREO

TUNING MODE

AUTO/MAN'L

INPUT MODE

JAZZ ROCK PL

■ Surround modes

HALL

This mode is suited especially for classical music.

JAZZ

This mode offers a real and vibrant sound.

ROCK

This mode is ideal for lively, dynamic rock music.

5 STEREO

This mode increases the listening position range. This
mode is suited for background music at parties, etc.

PLII MOVIE/PLII MUSIC

Dolby Pro Logic II decodes sound signals into 5 discrete
full-range channels (3 channels in front and 2 channels in
surround). There are 2 modes: PLII MOVIE for movie and
PLII MUSIC for 2-channel audio sources.
You can change the surround parameters of PLII MUSIC
(see “Adjusting the surround parameters of PLII MUSIC”
on page 23).

PRO LOGIC

Dolby Pro Logic decodes a stereo signal into 4 channels
(front left, front right, center and monaural surround
channels).

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

• You can select “PLII MOVIE”, “PLII MUSIC”, or “PRO
LOGIC” when a Dolby Digital signal is input digitally.

Note

When sampling frequencies higher than 48 kHz are input, this
unit is automatically set to the “STEREO” mode (see page 23).

Remote controlFront panel

Lights up

ROCK

The corresponding surround mode indicator lights up in
the front panel display and the name of the currently
selected surround mode appears in the front panel display
for a few seconds.

y

When you select an input source, this unit automatically selects
the last surround mode used with that source.

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PLAYBACK

Adjusting the surround parameters of
PLII MUSIC

1 While playing a source with PLII MUSIC, press

/ on the remote control to select “PANO”
(PANORAMA), “DIMEN” (DIMENSION) or “CT
WID” (CT WIDTH).

2 Press / on the remote control to adjust the

parameters.

PANO (PANORAMA)

Sends stereo signals to the surround speakers as well as
the front speakers for a wraparound effect.

Choices: OFF, ON
Initial setting: OFF

DIMEN (DIMENSION)

Adjusts the surround sound either towards the front or
towards the rear.

Control range: –3 (towards the rear) to +3 (towards the front)
Initial setting: STD (standard)

CT WID (CT WIDTH)

Adjusts the center image from all three front speakers to
varying degrees. A larger value adjusts the center image
towards the front left and right speakers.

Control range: 0 (center channel sound is output only from the

center speaker) to 7 (center channel sound is
output only from the front left and right speakers)

Initial setting: 3

■ Enjoying high fidelity stereo sound

Press STEREO on the front panel (or press
STEREO on the remote control) to select
“STEREO”.

The sound effects are turned off and no sound is output
from the center speaker or surround speakers.
Press STEREO on the front panel (or STEREO on the
remote control) again to turn off the sound effects.

STEREO

EFFECT

Front panel

or

STEREO

Remote control

Notes

• If you turn off the sound effects while this unit is reproducing
sound from a Dolby Digital or DTS signal, the dynamic range
of the signal is automatically compressed and this unit mixes
the sounds of the center and surround speaker channels and
outputs them from the front speakers.

• The volume may be greatly reduced when you turn off the
sound effects. In this case, turn on the sound effects.

■ Night listening mode

The night listening mode is designed to improve
listenability at lower volumes or at night.

Press NIGHT on the remote control repeatedly to
select “NIGHT ON”.

The NIGHT indicator in the front panel display lights up.
Select “NIGHT OFF” to turn off the night listening mode.

OPERATION

BASIC

NIGHT

Notes

• You can use the night listening mode only with the Dolby
Digital sources.

• If you select the “STEREO” mode or if you connect the
headphones while multi-channel Dolby Digital source is
reproduced, the night listening mode is not available.

• The night listening mode may vary in effectiveness depending
on the input source and surround sound settings you use.

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FM/AM TUNING

FM/AM TUNING

Automatic tuning

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

32 4

STANDBY

/ON

PHONES

PRESET/TUNING

TONE CONTROL

EDIT

STEREO

EFFECT

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

h

PROGRAM INPUT

BASS/TREBLE

1 Press INPUT l / h on the front panel to

select “FM” or “AM”.

INPUT

Front panel

2 Press FM/AM on the front panel to select the

reception band.

lh

PRESET/TUNING MEMORY

SET MENUNEXT

lhl

3

VOLUME

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L

INPUT MODE

1

3 Press TUNING MODE on the front panel so

that the AUTO indicator lights up in the front
panel display.

TUNING MODE

AUTO/MAN'L

AUTO

Lights up

If the PRESET indicator appears in the front panel
display, tuning is not possible. Press PRESET/
TUNING on the front panel so that the PRESET
indicator disappears.

PRESET/TUNING

EDIT

PRESET

Disappears

4 Press PRESET/TUNING l / h on the front

panel once to begin automatic tuning.

Press h to tune into a higher frequency, or press l
to tune into a lower frequency.
When this unit is tuned into a station, the TUNED
indicator lights up and the frequency of the received
station is shown in the front panel display.

PRESET/TUNING

SET MENU

FM/AM

XM

Front panel

Lights up

AM

TUNED

kHz

24

FM/AM TUNING

Manual tuning

If the signal received from the station you want to select is
weak, tune into it manually.

Note

Manually tuning into an FM station will automatically
switch the tuner to monaural reception to increase the
signal quality.

232

VOLUME

STANDBY

/ON

PHONES

PRESET/TUNING

TONE CONTROL

EDIT

STEREO

EFFECT

1 Select TUNER and the reception band

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

2 Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO

indicator disappears from the front panel
display.

TUNING MODE

AUTO/MAN'L

If the PRESET indicator appears in the front panel
display, tuning is not possible. Press PRESET/
TUNING on the front panel display so that the
PRESET indicator disappears from the front panel
display.

PRESET/TUNING

EDIT

lh

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET/TUNING MEMORY

h

PROGRAM INPUT

BASS/TREBLE

SET MENUNEXT

MAN'L/AUTO FM

lhl

TUNING MODE

AUTO/MAN'L

INPUT MODE

AUTO

Disappears

PRESET

Disappears

Automatic preset tuning

You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store
FM stations with strong signals up to 40 (A1 to E8: 8
preset station numbers in each of the 5 preset station
groups) of those stations in order. You can then recall any
preset station easily by selecting the preset station number.

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VOLUME

STANDBY

/ON

PHONES

PRESET/TUNING

TONE CONTROL

EDIT

STEREO

EFFECT

1 Press FM/AM to select “FM” as the reception

band.

FM/AM

XM

Front panel

2 Press TUNING MODE on the front panel so

that the AUTO indicator lights up in the front
panel display.

TUNING MODE

AUTO/MAN'L

lh

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET/TUNING MEMORY

h

PROGRAM INPUT

BASS/TREBLE

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

SET MENUNEXT

AUTO/MAN'L

lhl

INPUT MODE

AUTO

Lights up

OPERATION

BASIC

3 Press PRESET/TUNING l / h on the front

panel display to tune into the desired station
manually.

Hold down the button to continue searching.

PRESET/TUNING

SET MENU

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25

FM/AM TUNING

3 Press and hold MEMORY on the front panel

for more than 3 seconds.

The preset station number and the MEMORY and
AUTO indicators flash. After approximately 5
seconds, automatic presetting starts from the current
frequency and proceeds toward the higher
frequencies.

MEMORY

MAN'L/AUTO FM

FlashesFlashes

AUTO

FM

TUNED

MEMORY

MHz

Flashes

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

Notes

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

• If the number of received stations does not reach 40 (E8),
automatic preset tuning automatically stops after searching for
all the available 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 into it manually
and store it as described in “Manual preset tuning” on page 27.

■ Customized automatic preset tuning

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

select the preset number under which the first station will

be stored. Automatic preset tuning st ops when st a ti ons

have all been stored up to

2 Press PRESET/TUNING so that the PRESET indicator

disappears from the front panel display and then press

PRESET/TUNING l to begin tuning toward the

lower frequencies.

, and then

PRESET/TUNING l /

E8

.

h

to

26

FM/AM TUNING

Manual preset tuning

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

2,543

VOLUME

STANDBY

/ON

PHONES

PRESET/TUNING

TONE CONTROL

EDIT

STEREO

EFFECT

1 Tune into a station.

See page 24 for tuning instructions.

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

2 Press MEMORY on the front panel.

The MEMORY indicator flashes for approximately 5
seconds.

MEMORY

MAN'L/AUTO FM

lh

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET/TUNING MEMORY

h

PROGRAM INPUT

BASS/TREBLE

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L

SET MENUNEXT

lhl

INPUT MODE

AM

TUNED

kHz

4 Press PRESET/TUNING l / h on the front

panel 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.

5 Press MEMORY on the front panel while the

MEMORY indicator is flashing.

The station band and frequency appear in the front
panel display with the preset group and number you
have selected.

OPERATION

BASIC

3 Press A/B/C/D/E on the front panel

repeatedly to select a preset station group (A
to E) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing.

6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to store other

stations.

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

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

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27

FM/AM TUNING

Selecting preset stations

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

1 2

VOLUME

STANDBY

/ON

PHONES

PRESET/TUNING

TONE CONTROL

EDIT

STEREO

EFFECT

1

1 Press A/B/C/D/E on the front panel (or A/B/C/

D/E on the remote control) to select the
desired preset station group (A to E).

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

A/B/C/D/E

NEXT

Front panel Remote control

lh

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET/TUNING MEMORY

h

PROGRAM INPUT

BASS/TREBLE

STANDBY

CD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

DVD

VCR

DTV/CBL

TUNER

P1 P2 P3 P4

P5 P6 P7 P8

A/B/C/D/E PRESET

or

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L

SET MENUNEXT

lhl

INPUT MODE

POWER

SLEEP

V-AUX

2

A/B/C/D/E

2 Press PRESET/TUNING l / h on the front

panel (or one of the preset station number
selector buttons or PRESET u / d on the
remote control) to select the desired preset
station number (1 to 8).

The preset station group and number appear in the
front panel display along with the station band and
frequency.

PRESET/TUNING

28

FM/AM TUNING

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”.

332,4

VOLUME

STANDBY

/ON

PHONES

PRESET/TUNING

TONE CONTROL

EDIT

STEREO

EFFECT

1 Select preset station “E1”.

See “Selecting preset stations” on page 28.

2 Press and hold PRESET/TUNING on the front

panel for more than 3 seconds.

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

Flashes

lh

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET/TUNING MEMORY

h

PROGRAM INPUT

BASS/TREBLE

PRESET/TUNING

EDIT

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L

SET MENUNEXT

lhl

INPUT MODE

Flashes

FM

MEMORY

MHz

3 Select preset station “A5” using A/B/C/D/E

and PRESET/TUNING l / h on the front
panel.

“A5” and the MEMORY indicator flash in the front
panel display.
See “Selecting preset stations” on page 28.

A/B/C/D/E

NEXT

Flashes

PRESET/TUNING

SET MENU

Flashes

FM

MEMORY

MHz

4 Press PRESET/TUNING again.

“EDIT E1–A5” appears in the front panel display and
the assignments of the two preset stations are
exchanged.

PRESET/TUNING

EDIT

OPERATION

BASIC

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RECORDING

RECORDING

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

Notes

VOLUME

STANDBY

/ON

PHONES

PRESET/TUNING

TONE CONTROL

EDIT

STEREO

EFFECT

lh

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET/TUNING MEMORY

h

PROGRAM INPUT

BASS/TREBLE

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L

SET MENUNEXT

lhl

INPUT MODE

2

STANDBY

POWER

CD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

VCR

DTV/CBL

TUNER

P1 P2 P3 P4

P5 P6 P7 P8

SLEEP

V-AUX

2

DVD

A/B/C/D/E PRESET

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

• The setting of frequency response levels (page 21), volume,
speaker levels (page 32) and the surround mode do not affect
recorded material.

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

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

If you play back 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.

1 Turn on all the connected components.

2 Press INPUT l / h on the front panel (or one

of the input selector buttons on the remote
control) to select the source component you
want to record from.

CD

MD/CD-R

DTV/CBL

TUNER

VCR V-AUX

INPUT

or

DVD

Front panel Remote control

3 Start playback on the selected source

component or select a broadcast station.

4 Start recording on the recording component.

y

Do a test recording before you start an actual recording.

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

Using the sleep timer

Use this feature to automatically set this unit to the
standby mode after a certain amount of time. The sleep
timer is useful when you are going to sleep while this unit
is playing or recording a source.

STANDBY

POWER

SLEEP

CD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

VCR

DVD

DTV/CBL

TUNER

P1 P2 P3 P4

P5 P6 P7 P8

A/B/C/D/E PRESET

Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly to
set the amount of time.

SLEEP

Each time you press SLEEP, the front panel display
changes as shown below.

SLEEP 120min

The SLEEP indicator flashes while you are switching the
amount of time for the sleep timer.

SLEEP

V-AUX

SLEEP 90min

SLEEP 60minSLEEP 30minSLEEP OFF

Dimming the front panel display

You can dim the front panel display so that it does not
affect your vision.

VOLUME

MUTE

SET MENU

1,4

1-3

1 Press SET MENU on the remote control

repeatedly so that “DIMMER” appears in the
front panel display and then press ENTER.

SET MENU

2 Press / on the remote control to select

the brightness of the front panel display.

HALL

5 STEREO

ENTER

TESTLEVEL

JAZZ

ROCK PL

NIGHT

STEREO

ENTER

ENTER

OPERATION

ADVANCED

SLEEP

Flashes

Once the sleep timer is set, the SLEEP indicator lights up
in the front panel display, and the display returns to the
previous display.

SLEEP

Lights up

■ Canceling the sleep timer

Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly until
“SLEEP OFF” appears in the front panel display.
After a few seconds, “SLEEP OFF” disappears, and the
SLEEP indicator turns off and the front panel display
returns to the previous display.

y

The sleep timer setting can also be canceled by pressing
STANDBY on the remote control (or STANDBY/ON on the front
panel) to set this unit to the standby mode.

DIMMER 0 Normal brightness.
DIMMER –1 Dims the display slightly.
DIMMER –2 Dims the display more than

“DIMMER –1”.

3 Press / to exit the “DIMMER” menu.

4 Press SET MENU repeatedly to exit the SET

MENU function.

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31

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

Adjusting speaker levels

Use the test tone to set speaker levels so that the volume
from each speaker is identical when heard from your
listening position.

VOLUME

MUTE

SET MENU

HALL

5 STEREO

TEST

ENTER

TESTLEVEL

ROCK PL

1,5

STEREO

ENTER

JAZZ

NIGHT

2,3

2

1 Press TEST on the remote control.

Each speaker produces the test tone in the following
order:
Front left→Center→Front right→Surround right→
Surround left→Subwoofer→Front left→...
The indicator of the speaker currently outputting the
test tone flashes in the front panel display.

2 Press LEVEL on the remote control and then

press / repeatedly to select the
speaker you want to adjust.

LEVEL

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other speaker

output levels.

5 Press TEST when you have completed your

adjustment.

TEST

The test tone halts.

Notes

• You cannot use the test tone if headphones are connected to the
PHONES jack. Remove the headphones from the PHONES
jack.

• You cannot adjust “CT”, “SR”, “SL” and “SW” if “CNTR”,
“SURR” and “SWFR” are set to “NONE” (page 19).

y

Depending on the source the unit is reproducing, the speaker
levels set with the test tone may not be to your liking. If this is the
case, adjust the speaker levels while listening to the source.

■ Adjusting speaker levels during

playback

You can adjust the output level of each speaker while
listening to a music source.
1

Press

SET MENU

appears in the front panel display, and then press

2 Press / to select a speaker and then / to adjust

the speaker output level.

• Select “FL” to adjust the front left speaker output level.

• Select “CT” to adjust the center speaker output level.

• Select “FR” to adjust the front right speaker output level.

• Select “SR” to adjust the surround right speaker output
level.

• Select “SL” to adjust the surround left speaker output level.

• Select “SW” to adjust the subwoofer output level.

repeatedly so that “SPK LEVEL”

ENTER

.

FL Front left speaker output level
CT Center speaker output level
FR Front right speaker output level
SR Surround right speaker output level
SL Surround left speaker output level
SW Subwoofer output level

3 Press / on the remote control to adjust

the speaker output level.

ENTER

The control range is from +10 dB to –10 dB.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below
or if the instruction below does not help, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cable, and contact the
nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.

■ General

Problem Cause Remedy

This unit fails to turn
on when STANDBY/
ON (or POWER) is
pressed, or enters the
standby mode soon
after the power has
been turned on.

No sound Incorrect input or output cable

The power cable is not connected or the
plug is not completely inserted.

The protection circuitry has been
activated.

This unit has been exposed to a strong
external electric shock (such as lightning
or strong static electricity).

connections.

The input mode is set to DTS or
ANALOG.

No appropriate input source has been
selected.

Speaker connections are not secure. Secure the connections.

The volume is turned down. Turn up the volume.

The sound is muted. Press MUTE on the remote control.

The input mode is set to ANALOG while
playing a source encoded with a DTS
signal.

Signals this unit cannot reproduce are
being received from a source component,
such as a CD-ROM.

Connect the power cable firmly.

Make sure all speaker wire connections on this unit
and on all speakers are secure and that the wire for
each connection does not touch anything other than
its respective connection.

Set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the
power cable, plug it back in after 30 seconds, then use
it normally.

Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists,
the cables may be defective.

Select AUTO.

Select an appropriate input source with
INPUT l / h on the front panel (or the input
selector buttons on the remote control).

Set the input mode to DTS.

Play a source whose signals can be reproduced by this
unit.

Refer to

page

—

11, 12

—

13-16

21

20

11

—

21

21

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English

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Remedy

The sound suddenly
goes off.

Only the speaker on
one side can be
heard.

No sound from the
front speakers

Only the center
speaker outputs
substantial sound.

No sound from the
effect speakers.

No sound from the
center speaker.

No sound from the
surround speakers.

No sound from the
subwoofer.

The protection circuitry has been activated
because of a short circuit, etc.

The sleep timer has turned this unit off. Turn on this unit and play the source again.

The sound is muted. Press MUTE on the remote control.

Incorrect cable connections. Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists,

The output level of the front speakers is
set to minimum.

When playing a monaural source with a
surround mode, the source signal is
directed to the center channel, and the
front and surround speakers output effect
sounds.

The surround modes are turned off. Press PROGRAM l / h on the front panel (or one

You are using a source or surround mode
combination that does not output sound
from all channels.

The output level of the center speaker is
set to minimum.

“CNTR” is set to NONE. Select the appropriate setting for the center speaker.

The output level of the surround speakers
is set to minimum.

“SURR” is set to NONE. Select the appropriate setting for the surround left and

The output level of the subwoofer is set to
minimum.

“SWFR” is set to NONE. Select “YES”.

The source does not contain low bass
signals.

Check that the speaker wires are not touching each
other and then turn this unit back on.

the cables may be defective.

Raise the level of the front speakers.

of the surround mode selector buttons on the remote
control) to set this unit to the surround mode.

Try another surround mode.

Raise the level of the center speaker.

Raise the output level of the surround speakers.

right speakers.

Raise the level of the subwoofer.

Refer to

page

—

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21

11

32

22

22

32

19

32

19

32

19

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Remedy

Dolby Digital or DTS
sources cannot be
played. (Dolby Digital
or DTS indicator in
the front panel
display does not light
up.)

A “humming” sound
can be heard.

The volume level
cannot be increased,
or the sound is
distorted.

The sound effect
cannot be recorded.

A source cannot be
recorded by an
analog component
connected to the OUT
jacks.

This unit does not
operate properly.

There is noise
interference from
digital or radio
frequency equipment,
or this unit.

The picture is
disturbed.

This unit suddenly
turns into the standby
mode.

The connected component is not set to
output Dolby Digital or DTS digital
signals.

The input mode is set to ANALOG. Set the input mode to AUTO or DTS.

Incorrect cable connections. Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem

The component connected to the OUT
jacks of this unit is turned off.

It is not possible to record the sound effect
with a recording component.

The source component is not connected to
the analog IN jacks of this unit.

The internal microcomputer has been
frozen by an external electric shock (such
as lightning or excessive static electricity)
or by a power supply with low voltage.

This unit is too close to the digital or high­frequency equipment.

The video source uses scrambled or
encoded signals to prevent dubbing.

The internal temperature becomes too
high and the overheat protection circuitry
has been activated.

Make an appropriate setting following the operating
instructions for your component.

persists, the cables may be defective.

Turn on the component.

Connect the source component to the analog IN jacks.

Disconnect the AC power cable from the outlet and
then plug it in again after about 30 seconds.

Move this unit further away from such equipment.

Wait about 1 hour for this unit to cool down and then
turn it back on.

Refer to

page

—

21

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TROUBLESHOOTING

■ Tuner

Problem Cause Remedy

FM stereo reception is
noisy.

There is distortion, and
clear reception cannot
be obtained even with a

FM

good FM antenna.

The desired station
cannot be tuned in with
the automatic tuning
method.

Previously preset
stations can no longer
be tuned in.

The desired station
cannot be tuned in with
the automatic tuning
method.

There are continuous

AM

crackling and hissing
noises.

There are buzzing and
whining noises.

The characteristics of FM stereo
broadcasts may cause this problem
when the transmitter is too far away or
the antenna input is poor.

There is multipath interference. Adjust the antenna position to eliminate

The signal is too weak. Use a high-quality directional FM antenna.

This unit has been disconnected for a
long period.

The signal is weak or the antenna
connections are loose.

Noises result from lightning,
fluorescent lamps, motors, thermostats
and other electrical equipment.

A TV set is being used nearby. Move this unit away from the TV.

Check the antenna connections.
Try using a high-quality directional FM
antenna.

Use the manual tuning method.

multipath interference.

Use the manual tuning method.

Preset the stations again.

Tighten the AM loop antenna connections
and orient it for the best reception.

Use the manual tuning method.

Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire.
This will help somewhat, but it is difficult to
eliminate all noise.

Refer

to page

17

25

—

17

25

25, 27

—

25

—

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■ Remote control

Problem Cause Remedy

The remote control
does not work nor
function properly.

Wrong distance or angle. The remote control will function within a maximum

Direct sunlight or lighting (from an
inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is
striking the remote control sensor of this
unit.

The batteries are weak. Replace all batteries.

range of 6 m (20 ft) and no more than 30 degrees off­axis from the front panel.

Reposition this unit.

Refer to

page

7

—

3

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RESETTING THE SYSTEM

Use this feature to reset all the parameters of this unit to
the initial factory settings.

Notes

• Be sure this unit is in standby mode.

• This procedure completely resets all the parameters of this unit.

• The initial factory settings are activated next time you turn on
this unit.

VOLUME

STANDBY

/ON

PHONES

PRESET/TUNING

TONE CONTROL

EDIT

STEREO

EFFECT

1,3 1,2

1 With this unit in standby mode, hold down

TONE CONTROL on the front panel and
press STANDBY/ON.

“RESET>NO” appears in the front panel display.

lh

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET/TUNING MEMORY

h

PROGRAM INPUT

BASS/TREBLE

TUNING MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L

SET MENUNEXT

lhl

AUTO/MAN'L

INPUT MODE

RESETTING THE SYSTEM

TONE CONTROL

STANDBY

/ON

y

To cancel the initialization procedure without making any

changes, press STANDBY/ON.

2 Press TONE CONTROL to select “YES”.

3 Press STANDBY/ON to confirm your

selection and set this unit to the standby
mode.

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37

GLOSSARY

GLOSSARY

Audio formats

■ Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives
you completely independent multi-channel audio. With 3
front channels (left, center, and right), and 2 surround
stereo channels, Dolby Digital provides 5 full-range audio
channels. With an additional channel especially for bass
effects, called LFE (low frequency effect), the system has
a total of 5.1-channels (LFE is counted as 0.1 channel). By
using 2-channel stereo for the surround speakers, more
accurate moving sound effects and surround sound
environment are possible than with Dolby Surround. The
wide dynamic range (from maximum to minimum
volume) reproduced by the 5 full-range channels and the
precise sound orientation generated using digital sound
processing provide listeners with previously unheard of
excitement and realism.
With this unit, any sound environment from monaural up
to a 5.1-channel configuration can be freely selected for
your enjoyment.

■ Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II is an improved technique used to
decode vast numbers of existing Dolby Surround software.
This new technology enables a discrete 5-channel
playback with 2 front left and right channels, 1 center
channel, and 2 surround left and right channels (instead of
only 1 surround channel for conventional Pro Logic
technology). Music and Game modes are also available for
2-channel sources in addition to the Movie mode.

■ Dolby Surround

Dolby Surround uses a 4 channel analog recording system
to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: 2 front
left and right channels (stereo), a center channel for dialog
(monaural), and a surround channel for special sound
effects (monaural). The surround channel reproduces
sound within a narrow frequency range.
Dolby Surround is widely used with nearly all video tapes
and laser discs, and in many TV and cable broadcasts as
well. The Dolby Pro Logic decoder built into this unit
employs a digital signal processing system that
automatically stabilizes the volume on each channel to
enhance moving sound effects and directionality.

■ DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
Digital Surround

DTS digital surround was developed to replace the analog
soundtracks of movies with a 6-channel digital sound
track, and is now rapidly gaining popularity in movie
theaters around the world. Digital Theater Systems Inc.
has developed a home theater system so that you can enjoy
the depth of sound and natural spatial representation of
DTS digital surround in your home. This system produces
practically distortion-free 6-channel sound (technically, a
left, right and center channels, 2 surround channels, plus
an LFE 0.1 channel as a subwoofer, for a total of 5.1­channels).

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Audio information Video signal information

GLOSSARY

■ ITU-R

ITU-R is the radio communication sector of the ITU
(International Telecommunication Union). ITU-R
recommends a standard speaker placement which is used
in many critical listening rooms, especially for mastering
purposes.

■ LFE 0.1 channel

This channel is for the reproduction of low bass signals.
The frequency range for this channel is 20 Hz to 120 Hz.
This channel is counted as 0.1 because it only enforces a
low frequency range compared to the full-range
reproduced by the other 5 channels in Dolby Digital or
DTS 5.1-channel systems.

■ PCM (Linear PCM)

Linear PCM is a signal format under which an analog
audio signal is digitized, recorded and transmitted without
using any compression. This is used as a method of
recording CDs and DVD audio. The PCM system uses a
technique for sampling the size of the analog signal per
very small unit of time. Standing for “pulse code
modulation”, the analog signal is encoded as pulses and
then modulated for recording.

■ Sampling frequency and number of
quantized bits

When digitizing an analog audio signal, the number of
times the signal is sampled per second is called the
sampling frequency, while the degree of fineness when
converting the sound level into a numeric value is called
the number of quantized bits.
The range of rates that can be played back is determined
based on the sampling rate, while the dynamic range
representing the sound level difference is determined by
the number of quantized bits. In principle, the higher the
sampling frequency, the wider the range of frequencies
that can be played back, and the higher the number of
quantized bits, the more finely the sound level can be
reproduced.

■ Component video signal

With the component video signal system, the video signal
is separated into the Y signal for the luminance and the PB

R signals for the chrominance. Color can be

and P
reproduced more faithfully with this system because each
of these signals is independent. The component signal is
also called the “color difference signal” because the
luminance signal is subtracted from the color signal.
A monitor with component input jacks is required in order
to use the component signal for output.

■ Composite video signal

With the composite video signal system, the video signal
is composed of three basic elements of a video picture;
color, brightness and synchronization data. A composite
video jack on a video component transmits these three
elements combined.

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

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SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

AUDIO SECTION

• Minimum RMS Output Power per channel
[Front, Center, and Surround]

1 kHz, 0.1% THD, 6 Ω ........................................................ 80 W

1 kHz, 10% THD, 6 Ω ....................................................... 110 W

[Subwoofer]

50 Hz, 6 Ω .......................................................................... 110 W

• Frequency Response

CD, etc. to FRONT L/R ........................ 10 Hz to 100 kHz, –3 dB

• Total Harmonic Distortion

1 kHz, CD, etc. to FRONT L/R ............................................. 0.1%

• Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network)

CD, etc. to FRONT L/R, Effect Off ..................................... 99 dB

• Residual Noise (IHF-A Network) ........................................ 150 µV

• Channel Separation (1 kHz/10 kHz)
CD, etc. (5.1 kΩ terminated) to FRONT L/R

................................................................... 60 dB/45 dB or more

• Tone Control (FRONT L/R)

BASS Boost/Cut .................................................... ±10 dB/100 Hz

TREBLE Boost/Cut .............................................. ±10 dB/10 kHz

• Phones Output .......................................................... 400 mV/470 Ω

• Input Sensitivity/Input Impedance

CD, etc. ................................................................. 200 mV/47 kΩ

• Output Level/Output Impedance

OUT ..................................................................... 200 mV/1.2 kΩ

VIDEO SECTION

• Video Signal Type .................................................................. NTSC

• Component Signal Level .............................................. 1 Vp-p/75 Ω

• Signal to Noise Ratio ................................................ 50 dB or more

• Frequency Response (MONITOR OUT)

Composite ................................................ 5 Hz to 10 MHz, –3 dB

Component ............................................... 5 Hz to 60 MHz, –3 dB

FM SECTION

• Tuning Range ..................................................... 87.5 to 107.9 MHz

• 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity (IHF, 100% mod.)

Mono ................................................................................... 30 dBf

• Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF)

Mono/Stereo ............................................................. 73 dB/70 dB

• Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz)

Mono/Stereo ................................................................ 0.5%/0.8%

AM SECTION

• Tuning Range ......................................................... 530 to 1710 kHz

GENERAL

• Power Supply ........................................................ AC 120 V, 60 Hz

• Power Consumption .................................................. 220 W/240 VA

• Standby Power Consumption .................................................... 1 W

• Dimensions (W x H x D).................................. 435 x 151 x 303 mm

(17-1/8” x 5-15/16” x 11-15/16”)

• Weight .............................................................. 8.0 kg (17 lbs 10 oz)

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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