Yamaha R-V1103 User Manual

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R-V1103

Natural Sound AV Receiver

Récepteur audiovisuel “Son Naturel”

Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA AV receiver.

Nous vous remercions d’avoir porté votre choix sur ce récepteur audiovisuel YAMAHA.

OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI

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.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

1Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4Follow Instructions – All operating and other instructions should be followed.

5Water and Moisture – The unit should not be used near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

6Carts and Stands – The unit should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A A unit and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and

cart combination to overturn.

7Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8Ventilation – The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.

10Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit.

11Power-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 unit.

12Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

13Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

14Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the inside of the unit.

15Damage Requiring Service – The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A.The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B.Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or

C.The unit has been exposed to rain; or

D.The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E.The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.

16Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond those means described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

17Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

18Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

19For US customers only:

Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna is connected to this unit, be sure the antenna 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.

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.

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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

MAST	ANTENNA
	LEAD IN
	WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
	ANTENNA
	DISCHARGE UNIT
	(NEC SECTION 810–20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT	GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
	(NEC SECTION 810–21)
	GROUND CLAMPS
	POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
	ELECTRODE SYSTEM
	(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

SPECIAL NOTES FOR FCC COMPOSITE DEVICE (for US customers only)

This device is a composite system. The digital device component may not cause harmful interference.

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)

	1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!	Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that
	This product, when installed as indicated in the	interference will not occur in all installations. If this product
	instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC	is found to be the source of interference, which can be
	requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by	determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try
	Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to	to eliminate the problem by using one of the following
	use the product.	measures:
	2. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to	Relocate either this product or the device that is being
	accessories and/or another product use only high quality	affected by the interference.
	shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product	Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
	MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
		breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
	Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC
	authorization to use this product in the USA.	In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the
	3. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to	antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead,
	comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations,	change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
	Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with	If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory
	these requirements provides a reasonable level of
		results, please contact the local retailer authorized to
	assurance that your use of this product in a residential
		distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the
	environment will not result in harmful interference with
		appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics
	other electronic devices.
		Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA
	This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if
		90620.
	not installed and used according to the instructions	The above statements apply ONLY to those products
	found in the users manual, may cause interference
		distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
	harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.
		subsidiaries.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime (for US customers only)

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

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

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CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........	Inside the Front Cover
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..................................		2
FEATURES ............................................................		3
CAUTION ...............................................................		4
NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL
TRANSMITTER .....................................................		5
PROFILE OF THIS UNIT .......................................		6
SPEAKER SETUP .................................................		8
CONNECTIONS ..................................................		10
CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ...............		19
ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT
..............................................................................		22

ADJUSTMENTS IN THE “SET MENU” MODE
..............................................................................	26
BASIC OPERATIONS ..........................................	28
TUNING OPERATIONS .......................................	32
PRESET TUNING ................................................	33
USING DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR
(DSP) ...................................................................	36
BRIEF OVERVIEW OF DIGITAL SOUND FIELD
PROGRAMS ........................................................	40
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER ............................	42
REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER .................	43
TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................	53
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................	55

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

After unpacking, check that the following parts are included.

Indoor FM Antenna

Remote Control Transmitter

AM Loop Antenna

Antenna adapter (U.S.A. and Canada models only)

User function stickers

Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3)

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FEATURES

	● 5 Speaker Configuration		● 3 Center Channel Modes
	Main:	80W + 80W (8Ω ) RMS Output	(NORMAL/WIDE/PHANTOM)
		Power, 0.04% THD, 20–20,000 Hz	● BASS EXTENSION Switch for Reinforcing
	Center:	80W (8Ω ) RMS Output Power,
			Bass Response
		0.07% THD, 20–20,000 Hz	● 40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning
	Rear:	80W + 80W (8Ω ) RMS Output
		Power, 0.07% THD, 20–20,000 Hz	● Automatic Preset Tuning
	● Digital Sound Field Processor		● Preset Station Shifting Capability (Preset
	● Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder		Editing)
	● Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder		● IF Count Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning
			System
	● Theater-like Sound Experience by the
			● Video Signal Input/Output Capability
	Combination of Dolby Surround and
			(Including S Video Connections)
	YAMAHA DSP Technology (CINEMA DSP)
	● Automatic Input Balance Control for		● SLEEP Timer
	Dolby Pro Logic Surround		● On Screen Display Function Helpful in
	● Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker		Controlling This Unit
	Balance Adjustment		● “Learning” Remote Control Transmitter

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CAUTION : READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

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

2.Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose the unit to rain or water.

3.Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the set, contact your dealer.

4.Do not use force on switches, controls or connection wires. When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to other equipment. Never pull the wires themselves.

5.The openings on the cabinet assure proper ventilation of the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature inside the cabinet will rise rapidly. Therefore, avoid placing objects against these openings, and install the unit in wellventilated condition. Make sure to allow a space of at least 20 cm behind, 20 cm on the both sides and 30 cm above the top panel of the unit. Otherwise it may not only damage the unit, but also cause fire.

6.Always set the VOLUME control to “–∞ ” before starting the audio source play. Increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level after playback has been started.

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

8.Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section regarding common operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty.

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

10.To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power plug and disconnect the antenna cable when there is an electrical storm.

11.Grounding or polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization of an appliance is not defeated.

12.AC outlet

Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlet on the rear panel if that equipment requires more power than the outlet is rated to provide.

13.Voltage Selector (China 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 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

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.

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below.

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.

WARNING

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

FREQUENCY STEP switch (China and General Models only)

Because the interstation frequency spacing differs in different areas, set the FREQUENCY STEP switch (located at the rear) according to the frequency spacing in your area. Before setting this switch, disconnect the AC power plug of this unit from the AC outlet.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT.

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCECAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.

WARNING

Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise this unit may be damaged.

IF THIS UNIT FAILS TO TURN ON WHEN THE STANDBY/ON SWITCH IS PRESSED

The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be set to either end closely. If so, set the switch to either end closely.

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

	IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
	SET BEFORE POWER ON
	REAR	: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
	CENTER SINGLE: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
	MAIN	DUAL: 3ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
		A OR B: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
		A B: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
	REAR	: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
	CENTER SINGLE: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
	MAIN	DUAL: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
		A OR B: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
		A B:I6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
AC OUTLETS
SWITCHED
I20V	60Hz
I00W MAX. TOTAL

(U.S.A. model)

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NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

Battery installation

Remote control transmitter operation range

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1

3

Remote control sensor

Within approximately 6 m (19.7 feet)

30		°
	°	30

Battery replacement

If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used closer to the main unit, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new ones.

Notes

●Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for replacement.

●Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.)

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

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

●After you change batteries, make sure to press the RESET button inside the battery compartment.

Notes

●There should be no large obstacles between the remote control transmitter and the main unit.

●If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong lighting (especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc.), it might cause the remote control transmitter not to work correctly. In this case, reposition the main unit to avoid direct lighting.

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PROFILE OF THIS UNIT

This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital sound field processor. The processor allows you to electronically expand and change the shape of the audio sound field from both audio and video sources, creating a theater-like experience in your listening room. This unit has a total of 10 digital sound field processor (DSP) modes. You can create an excellent audio sound field by selecting a suitable sound field (this will, of course, depend on what you will be listening to), and adding desired adjustments.

In addition, this unit incorporates a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder and Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder for multi-channel sound reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded video sources. The operation of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder can be controlled by selecting a corresponding DSP program including combined operations of the Yamaha DSP and the Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder.

Digital Sound Field Processing

What is it that makes live music so good? Today’s advanced sound reproduction technology lets you get extremely close to the sound of a live performance, but chances are you’ll still notice something missing, the acoustic environment of the live concert hall. Extensive research into the exact nature of the sonic reflections that create the ambience of a large hall has made it possible for Yamaha engineers to bring you this same sound in your own listening room, so you’ll feel all the sound of a live concert.

Furthermore, our technicians, armed with sophisticated measuring equipment, have even made it possible to capture the acoustics of a variety of actual concert halls, jazz clubs, theaters, etc. from around the world, to allow you to accurately recreate any one of these live performance environments, all in your own home.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

This unit employs a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder similar to professional Dolby Stereo decoders used in many movie theaters. By using the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you can experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby Surround movie theater sound in your own home. Dolby Pro Logic employs a four channel five speaker system. The Pro Logic Surround system divides the input signal into four levels: the left and right main channels, the center channel (used for dialog), and the rear surround sound channels (used for sound effects, background noise, and other ambient noises). The center channel allows listeners seated in even less-than-ideal positions to hear the dialog originating from the action on the screen while experiencing good stereo imaging.

Dolby Surround is encoded on the sound track of pre-recorded video tapes, laser discs, and some TV/cable broadcasts. When you play a source encoded with Dolby Surround on this unit, the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder decodes the signal and distributes the surround-sound effects.

This Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder employs a digital signal processing system. This system improves the stability of sound at each channel and crosstalk between channels, so that positioning of sounds around the room is more accurate compared with conventional analog signal processing systems.

In addition, this unit features a built-in automatic input balance control. This always assures you the best performance without manual adjustment.

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

The built-in Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder leads you into a totally new sound experiences.

Dolby Digital (AC-3) is a new generation of multi-channel digital audio technology, or the newest spatial sound processing format developed for 35 mm film-movies by employing a new kind of low bit-rate audio coding.

Dolby Digital (AC-3) is a digital surround sound system that provides completely independent multi-channel audio to consumers. In multi-channel form, Dolby Digital (AC-3) provides five full range channels in what is sometimes referred

to as a “3/2” configuration: three front channels (left, center and right), plus two surround channels. A sixth bass-only effect channel is also provided for output of LFE (low frequency effect), or low bass effects that are independent of other channels. This channel is counted as 0.1, thus giving rise to

the term 5.1 channels in total.

Compared to Dolby Pro Logic that is referred to a “3/1” system (left front, center, right front and just one surround channel), Dolby Digital (AC-3) features two surround channels, called stereo or split surrounds, each offering the same full range fidelity as the three front channels.

Sound of wide dynamic range reproduced by the five full range channels presents listeners much excitement that has never been experienced before. Precise sound orientation by the discrete digital sound processing expands realism that the original movie possesses.

Laser Disc and DVD are home audio formats that could benefit from Dolby Digital (AC-3). In the near future, Dolby Digital (AC- 3) will also be applied to DBS, CATV and HDTV. The ongoing release of Dolby Stereo Digital theatrical films now underway will provide an immediate source of Dolby Digital (AC-3) encoded video software.

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Copyright 1992 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

The following original functions make the surround-sound effect of Dolby Digital (AC-3) become the most suitable for your audio system and the listening conditions.

●Dynamic range (sound scale) of source can be changed so that it will be suitable for the listening conditions.

●Output of low bass from any channel can be assigned to either the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals or SUBWOOFER terminal to maximize system performance.

●Output of LFE can be assigned to either the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals or SUBWOOFER terminal to maximize system performance.

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Dolby Surround + DSP (CINEMA DSP)

Dolby Surround sound system shows its full ability in a large movie theater, because movie sounds are originally designed to be reproduced in a large movie theater using many speakers. It is difficult to create a sound environment similar to that of a movie theater in your listening room, because the room size, materials of inside walls, the number of speakers, etc. of your listening room is much different from those of a movie theater.

Yamaha DSP technology made it possible to present you with nearly the same sound experience as that of a large movie theater in your listening room by compensating for lack of presence and dynamics in your listening room with its original digital sound fields combined with Dolby Surround sound field.

CINEMA DSP

The YAMAHA “CINEMA DSP” logo indicates those programs are created by the combination of Dolby Surround and YAMAHA DSP technology.

Dolby Pro Logic + 2 Digital Sound Fields

Digital sound fields are created on the presence side and the rear surround side of the Dolby Pro Logic Surrounddecoded sound field respectively. They create a wide acoustic environment and emphasize surround-effect in the room, letting you feel much presence as if you are watching a movie in a popular Dolby Stereo theater.

This combination is available when the sound field program No. 2, No. 3 or No. 4 is selected, and the input signal of source is analog, PCM audio or encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) in 2-channels.

Dolby Digital (AC-3) + 3 Digital Sound Fields

Digital sound fields are created on the presence side and the independent left and right surround sides of the Dolby Digital (AC-3)-decoded sound field respectively. They create a wide acoustic environment and much surround effect in the room without losing high channel separation. With wide dynamic range of Dolby Digital (AC-3) sound, this sound field combination lets you feel as if you are watching a movie in the newest Dolby Stereo Digital theater. This will be the most ideal home theater sound at the present time.

This combination is available when the sound field program No. 2, No. 3 or No. 4 is selected, and the input signal of source is encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) (except in

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SPEAKER SETUP

SPEAKERS TO BE USED

This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5 speaker configuration, using main speakers, rear speakers and a center speaker.

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

The main speakers should be high performance models and have enough power handling capacity to accept the maximum output of your audio system.

Other speakers do not have to be equal to the main speakers. For precise sound localization, however, it is ideal to use high performance models that can reproduce sounds in full range for the center speaker and the rear speakers.

Use of a subwoofer expands your sound field

It is also possible to further expand your system with the addition of a subwoofer and amplifier. The use of a subwoofer is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels, but also for reproducing the LFE (low frequency effect) sound with high fidelity when playing back a source with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoded. You may wish to choose the convenience of a Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, which has its own built-in power amplifier.

SPEAKER CONFIGURATION

5-Speaker Configuration

This configuration is the most effective and recommended one. When playing back a source using the DSP program,

DIGITAL (PRO LOGIC), DIGITAL (PRO LOGIC) ENHANCED, DIGITAL (70 mm) MOVIE THEATER or TV SPORTS, or when playing back a source which contains center-channel signals (dialog, vocals, etc.) using any DSP program with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoded, conversations will be output from the center speaker and the ambience will be excellent.

Note: Set the CENTER SPEAKER mode to the “NORMAL” or “WIDE” position. (For details, refer to page 22.)

FrontMain L Center MaiFrontRR

Dialogue

4-Speaker Configuration

The center speaker is not used in this configuration. When playing back a source using the DSP program, DIGITAL (PRO LOGIC), DIGITAL (PRO LOGIC) ENHANCED, DIGITAL (70 mm) MOVIE THEATER or TV SPORTS, or when playing back a source which contains center-channel signals (dialog, vocals, etc.) using any DSP program with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoded, the center sound is output from the left and the right main speakers. However, the sound effect of other programs can be the same as that of the 5-speaker configuration.

Note: Be sure to set the CENTER SPEAKER mode to the “PHANTOM” position. (For details, refer to page 22.)

FrontMain L

MaiFrontRR

Dialogue

Surround sound		Surround sound
Rear L	Rear R	Rear L	Rear R

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SPEAKER PLACEMENT

When you place speakers, refer to the following.

Main: In normal position. (The position of your present stereo speaker system.)

Rear: Behind your listening position, facing slightly inward.

Nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) up from the floor.

Center: Precisely between the main speakers. (To avoid interference with TV sets, use a magnetically shielded speaker.)

Subwoofer:

The position of the subwoofer is not so critical because low bass tones are not highly directional.

Main speaker

Center speaker

Rear speaker

Subwoofer

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CONNECTIONS

Never plug in this unit and other components until all connections are completed.

CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER COMPONENTS

When making connections between this unit and other components, be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this unit.

*If you have YAMAHA components numbered as 1, 3, 4, etc. on the rear panel, connections can be made easily by making sure to connect the output (or input) terminals of each component to the same-numbered terminals of this unit.

Turntable

Monitor TV

LD player, DVD player, etc.

OUTPUT	GND		2	VIDEO IN			AUDIO OUT	VIDEO OUT
		*
	GND		REMOTE CONTROL		PCM/	DIGITAL IN
			IN	OUT	(AC–3 DIGITAL IN)
					OPTICAL	COAXIAL
	75Ω UNBAL.				DVD/LD	DVD/LD	TV/DBS
			ON SCREEN SELECTOR
				S VIDEO VIDEO
FM
ANT
		S VIDEO SIGNAL				VIDEO SIGNAL
		MONITOR	IN	VCR	MONITOR	DVD/LD	TV/DBS	VCR
GND		OUT		OUT	OUT		IN	OUT
AM
ANT
				AUDIO SIGNAL
	PHONO	CD		TAPE/MD		DVD/LD	TV/DBS	VCR
				TAPE PB REC OUT			IN	OUT
		1		3	4

(U.S.A. model)

OUTPUT		IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
CENTER	REAR
	(SURROUND)	SET BEFORE POWER ON
		REAR	: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
		CENTER SINGLE: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
		MAIN	DUAL: 3ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
			A OR B: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
			A B: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
		REAR	: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
SUB		CENTER	SINGLE: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
			DUAL: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
WOOFER		MAIN
			A OR B: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
			A B:I6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
	AC OUTLETS
	SWITCHED
	I20V	60Hz
	I00W MAX. TOTAL
			1
LEVEL			*
dB 0dB

To AC outlet

	OUTPUT	LINE OUT	LINE IN	VIDEO OUT	AUDIO OUT	AUDIO OUT	AUDIO IN	VIDEO IN	VIDEO OUT
CD player		Tape deck,		TV/Satellite tuner		Video cassette recorder
		MD recorder, etc.
*1, *2	: See the next page.

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AC* OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)

(U.S.A., Canada, Singapore, China and General models)

.........................................................	2 SWITCHED OUTLETS
(Australia model) .................................	1 SWITCHED OUTLET

Use these to connect the power cords from your components to this unit.

The power to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this unit’s STANDBY/ON switch or the provided remote control transmitter’s SYSTEM POWER ON and STANDBY keys. These outlets will supply power to any component whenever this unit is turned on.

The maximum power (total power consumption of components) that can be connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S) is 100 watts.

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*GND terminal (For turntable use)

Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to the GND terminal will normally minimize hum, but in some cases better results may be obtained with the ground wire disconnected.

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n CONNECTING TO VIDEO AUX TERMINALS (ON THE FRONT PANEL)

These terminals are used to connect any video input source such as a camcorder to this unit.

VIDEO AUX

S VIDEO	VIDEO	L AUDIO	R

AUDIO OUT R AUDIO OUT L

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO OUT

R

L

VIDEO

Camcorder

S VIDEO

For Custom Installer For U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only

REMOTE CONTROL (IN, OUT) terminals

These terminals are used for custom installation system.
When this unit is connected to the components for custom
installation system, you can operate this unit with the	GND	REMOTE CONTROL		PCM/	DIGITAL IN
system remote control.		IN	OUT	(AC-3 DIGITAL IN)
				OPTICAL	COAXIAL
Connect the REMOTE CONTROL IN terminal of this unit to	Ω UNBAL.			DVD/LD	DVD/LD
the output terminal of the central controller for custom		ON SCREEN SELECTOR
installation system.			S VIDEO VIDEO
By connecting the REMOTE CONTROL OUT terminal of
this unit to the REMOTE CONTROL IN terminal of the other	S VIDEO SIGNAL				VIDEO
component, you can also operate it with the system remote	MONITOR	IN	VCR	MONITOR	DVD/LD
control. In this way, up to 6 components can be connected	OUT		OUT	OUT
in series.

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n CONNECTING TO DIGITAL (OPTICAL AND COAXIAL) TERMINALS

If your DVD (LD) player, TV/satellite tuner, etc. are equipped with coaxial or optical digital audio signal output terminals, they can be connected to this unit’s COAXIAL and/or OPTICAL digital signal input terminals.

To make a connection between optical digital audio signal terminals, remove the cover from each terminal, and then connect them by using a commercially available optical fiber cable that conforms to EIAJ standards. Other cables might not function correctly.

Even if you connect an audio/video unit to the OPTICAL (or COAXIAL) terminal of this unit, you must keep the unit connected with the same named analog audio signal terminals of this unit, because digital signal cannot be recorded by a tape deck or VCR connected to this unit. You can switch the selection of input signals between “digital” and “analog” easily. (See page 29 for details.)

Notes

●When connecting an audio/video unit to both of the digital and analog terminals of this unit, make sure to connect to both terminals of the same name.

●Be sure to attach the covers when the OPTICAL terminals are not being used, in order to protect the terminals from dust.

●All digital audio signal input terminals are applicable to the sampling frequency of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz.

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

DVD (LD) player

TV/Satellite tuner

ANALOG	OPTICAL							COAXIAL	ANALOG
OUT	DIGITAL							DIGITAL	OUT
	OUT							OUT
	GND		REMOTE CONTROL		PCM/	DIGITAL IN
			IN	OUT	(AC–3 DIGITAL IN)
					OPTICAL	COAXIAL
	75Ω UNBAL.				DVD/LD	DVD/LD	TV/DBS
			ON SCREEN SELECTOR
				S VIDEO
	FM
	ANT
		S VIDEO SIGNAL				VIDEO SIGNAL
	MONITOR		IN	VCR	MONITOR	DVD/LD	TV/DBS	VCR
	GND	OUT		OUT	OUT		IN	OUT
	AM
	ANT
				AUDIO SIGNAL
	PHONO	CD		TAPE/MD		DVD/LD	TV/DBS	VCR
				TAPE PB REC OUT			IN	OUT
		1		3	4

(U.S.A. model)

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Notes on connecting with an LD player equipped with an AC-3 RF output

If your LD player has AC-3 RF signal output terminal and no digital signal output terminal for AC-3 discrete audio signals, connect the AC-3 RF signal output terminal to this unit’s OPTICAL (or COAXIAL) digital signal input terminal by using an RF demodulator (separate purchase).

First, connect the AC-3 RF signal output terminal of the LD player to the AC-3 RF signal input terminal of the RF demodulator. Next, connect the optical (or coaxial) digital signal output terminal of the RF demodulator to the OPTICAL (or COAXIAL) digital signal input terminal of this unit.

This connection is necessary for sending audio signals encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) from the LD player to this unit.

It is also necessary to connect the LD player to this unit’s analog audio signal input terminals regardless of the AC-3 RF signal connection, for playing back an LD source with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoded or in normal stereo (or monaural).

If desired, you can also connect the digital signal output terminal (for 2-channel audio signals) of the LD player to this unit. If you will do so, connect it to the COAXIAL digital signal input terminal of this unit, and connect the RF demodulator to the OPTICAL digital signal input terminal of this unit.

By this connection, if the input mode of the DVD/LD source is in “AUTO”, you can enjoy listening to sounds with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoded when you play a disc encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) though signals are input to both OPTICAL and COAXIAL digital signal input terminals of this unit simultaneously (because signals input to the OPTICAL terminal take priority of signals input to the COAXIAL terminal).

See page 29 for details about switching the input mode.

							COAXIAL		ANALOG
							DIGITAL OUT	LD player	OUT
								AC-3
GND		REMOTE CONTROL		PCM/	DIGITAL IN			RF OUT
		IN	OUT	(AC–3 DIGITAL IN)
				OPTICAL	COAXIAL
75Ω UNBAL.				DVD/LD	DVD/LD	TV/DBS
		ON SCREEN SELECTOR
			S VIDEO VIDEO
FM							COAXIAL
ANT
	S VIDEO SIGNAL				VIDEO SIGNAL		DIGITAL OUT
	MONITOR	IN	VCR	MONITOR	DVD/LD	TV/DBS	VCR	AC-3
GND	OUT		OUT	OUT		IN	OUT
							OPTICAL	RF IN
AM
							DIGITAL OUT
ANT
			AUDIO SIGNAL
PHONO	CD		TAPE/MD		DVD/LD	TV/DBS	VCR	RF demodulator
			TAPE PB REC OUT			IN	OUT
								(YAMAHA APD-1 etc.)
	1		3	4

(U.S.A. model)

English

Notes

●If your LD player has an OPTICAL digital output terminal (for 2-channel audio signals), be sure not to connect it to this unit’s OPTICAL digital input terminal. If you do so, when you play a disc encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3), the Dolby Digital (AC-3) will not be decoded because the 2- channel audio signals input to this unit’s OPTICAL digital input terminal are selected prior to the signals encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) input to this unit’s COAXIAL digital input terminal by way of an RF demodulator.

●If, for example, you play a CD on the LD player (which can play a CD also), there is no input to the OPTICAL terminal, so the signals input to the COAXIAL terminal take priority. In this case, switch off the RF demodulator to listen to CD sound surely. However, if your RF demodulator is the Yamaha model APD-1, you do not have to switch it off.

●When you want to play a source encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) without decoding the Dolby Digital (AC-3), you must switch off the power to the RF demodulator.

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n CONNECTING TO S VIDEO SIGNAL TERMINALS

If you have a video cassette recorder and a monitor equipped with “S” (high-resolution) video terminals, those terminals can be connected to this unit’s S VIDEO SIGNAL terminals. Connect the video cassette recorder’s “S” video input and output terminals to this unit’s S VIDEO SIGNAL VCR IN and OUT terminals respectively, and connect the monitor’s “S” video input terminal to this unit’s S VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR OUT terminal. Otherwise, connect the video cassette recorder’s composite video terminals to this unit’s composite video terminals, and connect the monitor’s composite video input terminal to this unit’s composite MONITOR OUT terminal.

Note

If video signals are sent to both S VIDEO SIGNAL input and composite input terminals, the signals will be sent to their respective output terminals.

Monitor TV

		VIDEO IN
IN		ON SCREEN
VIDEOS		SELECTOR
	2	PAL NTSC S VIDEO VIDEO	1
	*		*

(General model)

	S VIDEO SIGNAL						VIDEO SIGNAL
MONITOR		IN	VCR		MONITOR	DVD/LD TV/DBS		IN	VCR
OUT			OUT		OUT				OUT

S VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

		Video cassette recorder
	ON SCREEN DISPLAY
	If you connect a video cassette recorder, LD player, video	2
	monitor, etc. to this unit, you can display DSP program	*PAL/NTSC switch (China and General models only)
	names and information about other settings and adjustments
	on the video monitor screen which is connected to the
	composite VIDEO SIGNAL (or S VIDEO SIGNAL)	This unit is designed for use with the NTSC and PAL
	MONITOR OUT terminal of this unit. Information is	television formats. Set this switch to the position for the
	superimposed over the video image.	format your monitor TV employs.
	If there is no program material on the monitor, the	PAL: Outputs signals in the PAL format no matter which
	information will be displayed over a monochromatic
	background.	format (PAL or NTSC) of video signal is sent from
	By using the ON SCREEN SELECTOR S VIDEO/VIDEO	an external video unit to this unit.
		Set to this position if your monitor TV employs the
	switch, select the video monitor connected to the S VIDEO	PAL format.
	SIGNAL MONITOR OUT terminal or composite VIDEO
	SIGNAL MONITOR OUT terminal on which you want to	NTSC: Outputs signals in the NTSC format no matter which
	display the screen display information.	format (PAL or NTSC) of video signal is sent from
	1	an external video unit to this unit.
		Set to this position if your monitor TV employs the
	*
		NTSC format.
	ON SCREEN SELECTOR S VIDEO/VIDEO switch
	S VIDEO: In this position, the screen display information is	Note
		Make sure to input a video signal which employs the same
	displayed on the video monitor connected to the	format that your monitor TV employs, otherwise a picture will
	S VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR OUT terminal.	not be played back normally.
	VIDEO: In this position, the screen display information is
	displayed on the video monitor connected to the
	composite VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR OUT
	terminal.

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CONNECTING SPEAKERS

English

Rear speaker	Rear speaker	Subwoofer system
Right	Left

Center speaker

Right

Left

					(U.S.A. model)
			OUTPUT		IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
REAR		MAIN	CENTER	REAR
					SET BEFORE POWER ON
				(SURROUND)
(SURROUND)					REAR	: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
					CENTER SINGLE: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
					MAIN	DUAL: 3ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
CENTER						A OR B: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
						A B: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
C	D				REAR	: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
			SUB		CENTER	SINGLE: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
DUAL			WOOFER		MAIN	DUAL: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
SINGLE						A OR B: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
						A B:I6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.
MAIN						Main speakers B
A		A			Left		Right
B		B	MAIN LEVEL
			—I0dB 0dB
SPEAKERS					See the
					next
					page.

Main speakers A

Note

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

Note on main speaker connections:

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

Note on a subwoofer connection:

You may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce low frequencies or to output low bass sound from the subwoofer channel when reproducing discrete signals.

Connect the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal of this unit to the INPUT terminal of the subwoofer amplifier, and connect the speaker terminals of the subwoofer amplifier to the subwoofer. With some subwoofers, including the Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, the amplifier and subwoofer are in the same unit.

Note on center speaker connection:

One or two center speakers can be connected to this unit. If you cannot place the center speaker on or under the TV, it is recommended to use two center speakers and place them on both sides of the TV to orient the center sound at the center position. For connecting two center speakers, follow the method shown below.

REAR
(SURROUND)
CENTER
C	D
	DUAL

SINGLE

Center speaker

Center speaker

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How to Connect:

Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire of the proper gauge, cut as short as possible. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is correct, that is the + and – markings are observed. If these wires are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.

Caution

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

For connecting to the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals

Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–)

2

1

3

Unscrew the knob.

Insert the bare wire. [Remove approx. 5mm (1/4”) insulation from the speaker wires.]

Tighten the knob and secure the wire.

<U.S.A., Canada, China and General models only>

Banana Plug connections are also possible. Simply insert the Banana Plug connector into the corresponding terminal.

For connecting to the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

Press the tab.

Insert the bare wire. [Remove approx. 5mm (1/4”) insulation from the speaker wires.]

Release the tab and secure the wire.

MAIN LEVEL switch

Normally set to “0 dB”. If desired, you can decrease the output level at the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals by 10 dB by setting this switch to “–10 dB”.

MAIN LEVEL

—I0dB 0dB

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