Yamaha RX-V1800 User Manual

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RX-V1800

AV Receiver

OWNER’S MANUAL

Important safety instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

•Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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

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

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

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

5Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

6Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7Water 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.

8Accessories – 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.

9A 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.

10Ventilation – 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.

11Power 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.

12Grounding 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.

13Power-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.

14Lightning – 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.

15Power 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.

16Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17Object 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.

18Servicing – 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.

19Damage 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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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

performance - this indicates a need for service.

20Replacement 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.

21Safety 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.

22Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

23Heat – 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.

Important safety instructions

24Outdoor 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

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

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)

1IMPORTANT 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.

2IMPORTANT: 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.

3NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices.

This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.

Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620.

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

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Caution: Read this before operating your unit.

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

2Install 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.

3Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

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

5Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cord and outdoor antennas disconnected from a wall outlet or the unit during a lightning storm.

14Do 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.

15When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

16Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily.

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

18Before moving this unit, press AMASTER ON/OFF to release it outward to the OFF position to turn off this unit, the main room, Zone 2 and Zone 3 and then disconnect the AC power plug from the AC wall outlet.

19VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only) The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC wall outlet. Voltages are:

................................AC 110/120/220/230–240 V, 50/60 Hz

20The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or like.

21Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

WARNING

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

As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall outlet, it is not disconnected from the AC power source even if you turn off this unit by AMASTER ON/OFF. 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.

POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS CANADIENS

Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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.

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Contents

INTRODUCTION
Notice .......................................................................	2
Features ...................................................................	3
Supplied accessories ..................................................	4
Getting started ........................................................	5
Quick start guide ....................................................	6
PREPARATION
Connections ...........................................................	12
Optimizing the speaker setting
for your listening room ....................................	37
Using AUTO SETUP ..............................................	37
BASIC OPERATION
Playback ................................................................	42
Basic procedure .......................................................	42
Selecting audio input jacks
(AUDIO SELECT)..............................................	43
Selecting the MULTI CH INPUT component.........	43
Using your headphones............................................	43
Muting the audio output...........................................	44
Displaying the input source information
(SIGNAL INFO) .................................................	44
Playing video sources
in the background of an audio source..................	45
Using the sleep timer ...............................................	45
Sound field programs ...........................................	46
Selecting sound field programs ...............................	46
Sound field program descriptions............................	46
Enjoying unprocessed input sources........................	51
Using audio features .............................................	52
Enjoying pure hi-fi sound ........................................	52
Adjusting the tonal quality.......................................	52
Adjusting the speaker level......................................	53
Enjoying multi-channel sources
in 2-channel stereo...............................................	53
FM/AM tuning ......................................................	54
Automatic tuning .....................................................	54
Manual tuning..........................................................	54
Automatic preset tuning...........................................	55
Manual preset tuning ...............................................	55
Selecting preset stations...........................................	56
Exchanging preset stations ......................................	57
XM™ Satellite Radio tuning ...............................	58
Connecting XM™ Mini-Tuner Home Dock ...........	58
Activating XM™ Satellite Radio ............................	59
Basic XM™ Satellite Radio operations...................	59
Setting the XM™ Satellite Radio
preset channels ....................................................	62
Displaying the XM™ Satellite Radio
information ..........................................................	63
Using iPod™..........................................................	64
Controlling iPod™...................................................	64
Recording ..............................................................	66

ADVANCED OPERATION
Advanced sound configurations...........................	67
Changing sound field parameter settings.................	67
Selecting decoders ...................................................	72
Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP).........	75
Using SET MENU...................................................	79
1 BASIC MENU......................................................	80
2 VOLUME MENU ................................................	84
3 SOUND MENU....................................................	85
4 INPUT MENU......................................................	88
5 OPTION MENU...................................................	91
Saving and recalling the system settings
(SYSTEM MEMORY)......................................	96
Saving the current system settings...........................	96
Loading the stored system settings ..........................	97
Using examples........................................................	98
Remote control features......................................	100
Controlling this unit, a TV,
or other components ..........................................	100
Setting remote control codes .................................	102
Programming codes
from other remote controls ................................	104
Changing source names in the display window.....	105
Macro programming features ................................	106
Clearing configurations .........................................	109
Using multi-zone configuration..........................	111
Connecting the Zone 2 and Zone 3
components........................................................	111
Controlling Zone 2 or Zone 3 ................................	112
Advanced setup....................................................	117
Using the advanced setup menu ............................	117
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Troubleshooting...................................................	121
Resetting the system............................................	129
Glossary................................................................	130
Sound field program information......................	134
Parametric equalizer information .....................	135
Specifications .......................................................	136
Index .....................................................................	138
APPENDIX
(at the end of this manual)
Front Panel ...............................................................	i
Remote Control ......................................................	ii
Sound output in each sound field program.........	iii
List of remote control codes ...................................	v

“AMASTER ON/OFF” or “1DVD” (example) indicates the name of the parts on the front panel or the remote control. Refer to the attached sheet or the pages at the end of this manual for the information about each position of the parts.

INTRODUCTION
PREPARATION
OPERATION	BASIC
OPERATION	ADVANCED
INFORMATION	ADDITIONAL

APPENDIX

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Notice

About this manual

•yindicates a tip for your operation.

•Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the front panel or the ones on the remote control. In case 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.

•“AMASTER ON/OFF” or “1DVD” (example) indicates the name of the parts on the front panel or the remote control. Refer to the attached sheet or the pages at the end of this manual for the information about each position of the parts.

•The symbol “ ” with page number(s) indicates the corresponding reference page(s).

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Yamaha and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the

most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe

level. One that lets the sound come through loud and

clear without annoying blaring or distortion – and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive

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

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

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent No’s: 5,451,942;5,956,674;5,974,380;5,978,762;6,226,616;6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademark of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

iPodTM

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

“HDMI”, the “HDMI” logo and “High-Definition Multimedia Interface” are trademarks, or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

“SILENT CINEMA” is a trademark of YAMAHA CORPORATION.

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

This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. YAMAHA CORPORATION hereby grants the user a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right of use to this product under U.S.A. and foreign patent, patent pending and other technology or trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. “Neural Surround”, “Neural Audio”, “Neural” and “NRL” are trademarks and logos owned by Neural Audio Corporation. THX is a trademark of THX Ltd., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.

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Features

Built-in 7-channel power amplifier

Minimum RMS output power

(20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD, 8 Ω) Front: 130 W + 130 W

Center: 130 W

Surround: 130 W + 130 W Surround back: 130 W + 130 W

Sound field programs

Proprietary Yamaha technology for the creation of sound fields

Compressed Music Enhancer mode to improve the sound quality of compression artifacts (such as the MP3 format) to that of a high-quality multi-channel source playback

Virtual CINEMA DSP

SILENT CINEMA

Digital audio decoders

Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus decoder

DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio decoder

Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX decoder

DTS/DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Discrete 6.1, DTS 96/24 decoder

Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic II/Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder

DTS NEO:6 decoder

Neural-THX Surround decoder (U.S.A. and Canada models only)

Sophisticated FM/AM tuner

40-station random and direct preset tuning

Automatic preset tuning

Preset station shifting capability (preset editing)

XM™ Satellite Radio

XM Satellite Radio tuning capability (using XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock, sold separately)

Neural-THX Surround decoder to play back the XM HD content of XM Satellite Radio broadcasts in multi-channels, resulting in a full surround sound experience

XM Satellite Radio information displaying capability

HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

HDMI interface for standard, enhanced or

high-definition video as well as multi-channel digital audio based on HDMI version 1.3a

Automatic audio and video synchronization (lip sync) information capability

Deep Color video signal (30/36 bit) transmission capability

High refresh rate and high resolution video signals capability

High definition digital audio format signals capability

Analog video to HDMI digital video up-conversion (composite video ↔ S-video ↔ component video → HDMI

digital video) capability for monitor out

Analog video up-scaling from 480i (NTSC)/576i (PAL) or 480p/576p to 720p, 1080i or 1080p

iPod™ controlling capability

DOCK terminal to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the YDS-10, sold separately), which supports iPod (Click and Wheel), iPod nano, and iPod mini

Other features

YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) for automatic speaker setup

192-kHz/24-bit D/A converter

OSD (on-screen display) menus that allow you to optimize this unit to suit your individual audiovisual system

6 or 8-channel additional input jacks for discrete multichannel input

Analog video interlace/progressive conversion from 480i (NTSC)/576i (PAL) to 480p/576p

S-video signal input/output capability

Component video input/output capability includes

(3 COMPONENT VIDEO INs and 1 MONITOR OUT)

Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks

Pure Direct mode for pure hi-fi sound for all sources

Adaptive dynamic range controlling capability

Adaptive DSP effect level controlling capability

Remote control with preset remote control codes, learning and macro capability

ZONE 2/ZONE 3 custom installation facility

Zone switching capability between the main zone and ZONE 2/ZONE 3 using ZONE CONTROLS

SYSTEM MEMORY capability for saving and recalling multiple system parameter settings

Sleep timer

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Features

Supplied accessories

Check that you received all of the following accessories.

Remote control

TV	AV	STANDBY	POWER	Zone 2/Zone 3
POWER	POWER
XM		AUDIO SEL	SLEEP	remote control
TUNER	CD	CD-R	MULTI CH IN	(except Europe model)
MD/TAPE	DVD	BD/HD DVD	PHONO
DTV/CBL	DVR	VCR	V-AUX/DOCK	XM			POWER
				TUNER	CD	CD-R	STANDBY
			SELECT	1	2	3
				MD/TAPE	DVD	BD/HD DVD PHONO
			AMP	4	5	6	ENT
+	+	+
			SOURCE	DTV/CBL	DVR	VCR	V-AUX/DOCK
				7	8	9	0
TV VOL	CH	VOLUME
–	–	–	TV
TV MUTE	TV INPUT	MUTE
LEVEL	PRESET/CH	SET MENU	PURE DIRECT	PRESET		VOLUME
TITLE		MENU
BAND		SRCH MODE
				A/B/C/D/E
	ENTER		AUDIO			MUTE
A-E/CAT.		PARAMETER	STRAIGHT
					A-E/CAT.
RETURN		DISPLAY
							DISPLAY
XM MEMORY			EFFECT
	SYSTEM MEMORY				PRESET/CH
1	2	3	4	ALL		PRESET	CAT.
CLASSICAL LIVE/CLUB ENTERTAIN			MOVIE
5	6	7	8	ID1 ID2			ZONE 2 ZONE 3
					NUMBER
STEREO	ENHANCER SUR. DECODE
9	0	+10	ENT
REC
DISC SKIP
OFF ON	MACRO	LEARN CLEAR	RENAME

Batteries (6)

(AAA, R03, UM-4) (except Europe model)

Batteries (4)

(AAA, R03, UM-4) (Europe model)

Speaker terminal wrench	Power cables	Optimizer microphone
	(Two for Asia model)

Indoor FM antenna

AM loop antenna

Note

The form of the supplied accessories varies depending on the models.

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Getting started

■ Installing batteries in the remote control

1

3

1Press the part and slide the battery compartment cover off.

2Insert the four supplied batteries

(AAA, R03, UM-4) according to the polarity markings (+ and –) on the inside of the battery compartment.

3Slide the cover back until it snaps into place.

■Installing batteries in the Zone 2/Zone 3 remote control (Except Europe model)

13

2

1Take off the battery compartment cover.

2Insert the two supplied batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) according to the polarity markings (+ and –) on the inside of the battery compartment.

3Snap the battery compartment cover back into place.

Notes

•Change all of the batteries if you notice the following conditions:

–the operation range of the remote control decreases.

–the transmit indicator (O) does not flash or its light becomes dim.

•Do not use old batteries together with new ones.

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

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

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

•If the remote control is without batteries for more than 2 minutes, or if exhausted batteries remain in the remote control, the contents of the memory may be cleared. When the memory is cleared, insert new batteries, set up the remote control code and program any acquired functions that may have been cleared.

■VOLTAGE SELECTOR

(Asia and General models only)

Caution

The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local voltage BEFORE plugging the power cable into the AC wall outlet. Improper setting of the VOLTAGE SELECTOR may cause damage to this unit and create a potential fire hazard.

Rotate the VOLTAGE SELECTOR clockwise or counterclockwise to the correct position using a straight slot screwdriver.

Voltages are as follows:

........................AC 110/120/220/230–240 V, 50/60 Hz

VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
230-	Voltage indication
240V

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Quick start guide

The following steps describe the easiest way to enjoy DVD movie playback in your home theater.

Front right

speaker

Video monitor

Subwoofer

Front left

speaker Surround right speaker

Center

speaker

Surround back right speaker

DVD player

Surround back left speaker

Surround left speaker

Step 1: Set up your speakers

P. 7

Step 2: Connect your DVD player and other components

P. 8

Step 3: Turn on the power and start playback

P. 10

Preparation: Check the items

In these steps, you need the following supplied accessories.

AM loop antenna

Indoor FM antenna

Power cable

The following items are not included in the package of this unit.

Speakers
Front speaker .....................................	x 2
Center speaker ...................................	x 1
Surround speaker ..............................	x 4

Select magnetically shielded speakers. The minimum required speakers are two front speakers. The priority of the requirement of other speakers is as follows:

1. Two surround speakers

2. One center speaker

3. One (or two) surround back speaker(s)

Active subwoofer ...................................	x 1
Select an active subwoofer equipped with an RCA
input jack.
Speaker cable .........................................	x 7
Subwoofer cable .....................................	x 1
Select a monaural RCA cable.
DVD player ..............................................	x 1
Select DVD player equipped with coaxial digital
audio output jack and composite video output
jack.
Video monitor ..........................................	x 1

Select a TV monitor, video monitor or projector equipped with a composite video input jack.

Video cable .............................................	x 2
Select RCA composite video cables.
Digital coaxial audio cable ....................	x 1

Enjoy DVD playback!

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Quick start guide

Step 1: Set up your speakers

Place your speakers in the room and connect them to this unit.

HDMI

COMPONENTVIDEO

VIDEO

OUT MONITOR OUT

ANTENNA

MONITOR OUT

A BD/HD DVD B DVD

C DTV/CBL

BD/HD DVD

DVD

DTV/CBL IN DVR

OUT

IN

VCR

AC IN

Y

Y

FM

GND

AM

75Ω UNBAL.

SVIDEO

IN4

PB

PB

IN

OUT

VIDEO

SP1

SPEAKERS

DVR

PR

PR

(PLAY)

(REC)

R

PRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3

L

WRENCH

MD/

L

+

+

HOLDER

TAPE

IN3

REMOTE

IN

OUT

R

SURROUND BACK/

CENTER

DTV/

R

BI-AMP

L

+

CBL

GND

PHONO

CD

CD-R

CENTER FRONT(6CH) SURROUND CENTER

FRONT

SURROUND SINGLE(SB)

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

+

SINGLE

+

IN2

L

AC OUTLETS

DVD

R

SWITCHED

R

SURROUND

L

SP2

OUT(REC)

+

+

ZONE 2/ZONE 3

IN(PLAY)

SUB

SUB

SUR.BACK/

R

L

IN1

AUDIO

WOOFER

SB(8CH)

WOOFER

PRE OUT

PRESENCE

ZONE OUT

MULTI CH INPUT

DOCK

XM

DIGITAL INPUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

BD/

+

HD DVD

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

R

FRONT

L

1 CD

2 DVD

3 DVR

BD/

DTV/

MD/

+

+

OUT

4 CD

5

HD DVD

6 DVD

7 CBL

8

CD-R

9 TAPE

1

2

TRIGGER OUT

RS-232C

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Speaker terminals

1 Place your speakers and subwoofer in the room.

Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly.

Front speakers and center speaker

Loosen

Insert

Tighten

Speaker terminal wrench

2 Connect speaker cables to each speaker.

	To the front right	To the front left	To the center
	speaker		speaker
		speaker

Surround and surround back speakers

3Connect each speaker cable to the corresponding speaker terminal of this unit.

1

2

3

4

1Make sure that this unit and the subwoofer are unplugged from the AC wall outlets.

2Twist the exposed wires of the speaker cables together to prevent short circuits.

3Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other.

4Do not let the bare speaker wires touch any metal part of this unit.

	To the surround	To the surround
	back
		back left
	right speaker
		speaker
	To the surround right	To the surround left
	speaker	speaker

4Connect the subwoofer cable to the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack of this unit and the input jack of the subwoofer.

Subwoofer

AV receiver

Input jack

Subwoofer cable

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack

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Quick start guide

Step 2: Connect your DVD player and other components

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO MONITOR OUT

HDMI

COMPONENTVIDEO

VIDEO

OUT MONITOR OUT

ANTENNA

MONITOR OUT

A BD/HD DVD B DVD

C DTV/CBL

BD/HD DVD

DVD

DTV/CBL IN DVR

OUT

IN

VCR

AC IN

Y

Y

FM

GND

AM

75Ω UNBAL.

SVIDEO

IN4

PB

PB

IN

OUT

VIDEO

SP1

SPEAKERS

DVR

PR

PR

(PLAY)

(REC)

R

PRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3

L

WRENCH

MD/

L

+

+

HOLDER

TAPE

IN3

REMOTE

IN

OUT

R

SURROUND BACK/

CENTER

DTV/

R

BI-AMP

L

+

CBL

GND

PHONO

CD

CD-R

CENTER FRONT(6CH) SURROUND CENTER

FRONT

SURROUND SINGLE(SB)

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

+

SINGLE

+

IN2

L

AC OUTLETS

DVD

R

SWITCHED

R

SURROUND

L

SP2

IN(PLAY) OUT(REC)

+

+

ZONE 2/ZONE 3

SUB

SUB

SUR.BACK/

R

L

IN1

AUDIO

WOOFER

SB(8CH)

WOOFER

PRE OUT

PRESENCE

ZONE OUT

MULTI CH INPUT

DOCK

XM

DIGITAL INPUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

BD/

+

HD DVD

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

R

FRONT

L

BD/

DTV/

MD/

+

+

OUT

1

CD

2

DVD

3 DVR

4 CD

5

HD DVD

6 DVD

7

CBL

8

CD-R

9 TAPE

1

2

	TRIGGER OUT		RS-232C

DVD DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL

Make sure that this unit and the DVD player are unplugged from the AC wall outlets.

1Connect the digital coaxial audio cable to the digital coaxial audio output jack of your DVD player and the DVD DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL jack of this unit.

DVD player

AV receiver

Digital coaxial audio output

jack

Digital coaxial audio

cable

DVD DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL jack

2Connect the video cable to the composite video output jack of your DVD player and DVD VIDEO jack of this unit.

AV receiver

DVD player

DVD VIDEO jack

Composite video

output jack

Video cable

3Connect the video cable to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack of this unit and the video input jack of your video monitor.

Video monitor

AV receiver

Video input jack	Video cable	VIDEO MONITOR
		OUT jack

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4Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and indoor FM antenna to this unit.

AM loop antenna

Indoor FM antenna

Note

The types of the supplied indoor FM antenna and the FM antenna terminal of this unit are different depending on the models.

Connecting the wire of the AM loop antenna

Press and hold	Insert	Release the tab
the tab

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The wire of the AM loop antenna does not have any polarity and you can connect either end of the wire to AM or GND terminal.

Assembling the supplied AM loop antenna

Quick start guide

5Connect the supplied power cable to this unit and then plug of the power cable and other components into the AC wall outlet.

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•This unit is equipped with AC OUTLET(S) that provide(s) power to other components (except Korea model). See page 32 for details.

•(Asia model only) Select one of the supplied power cables suitable for the type of AC wall outlet in your location before plugging this unit into the AC wall outlet.

For further connections

• Using other kinds of speaker combinations

P. 14

• Connecting a video monitor via various ways of

connection	P. 24
• Connecting a DVD player via various ways of
connection	P. 25
• Connecting a DVD recorder or a digital video
recorder	P. 27
• Connecting a set-top box	P. 27
• Connecting a CD player, an MD recorder, or a
turntable	P. 28
• Connecting an external amplifier	P. 29

• Connecting a DVD player via multi-channel analog

	audio connection	P. 30
•	Connecting a Yamaha iPod universal dock	P. 31
•	Using the REMOTE IN/OUT jacks	P. 31

•Using the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel

P. 31

•	Connecting an outdoor FM/AM antenna	P. 32
•	Connecting XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock	P. 58

General connection information

•General information on jacks and cable plugs

P. 20

•	General information on HDMI	P. 21–22
•	Speaker impedance settings	P. 33

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Quick start guide

Step 3: Turn on the power and start playback

Check the type of the connected speakers.

If the speakers are 6-ohm speakers, set “SPEAKER IMP.” to “6Ω MIN” before using this unit (see

page 33). You can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers (see page 117).

1Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit.

2Press AMASTER ON/OFF inward to the ON position on the front panel.

3Rotate the CINPUT selector to set the input source to “DVD”.

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•The recommended sound field program is set for each input source (DVD, etc.). You can also use various sound field programs and other sound modes for playback. Refer to the following pages for details:

–see pages 46 to 50 to use various sound field programs

–see page 51 to turn on or off the sound effect

–see page 52 to use the pure direct mode for high fidelity sound

•You can also set the input source to “TUNER” to use the FM/AM tuning feature. For information on the FM/AM tuning, see pages 54 to 57.

4Start playback of the desired DVD on your player.

5Rotate QVOLUME to adjust the volume.

■ After using this unit...

Press BMAIN ZONE ON/OFF to set this unit to the standby mode.

This unit is set to the standby mode and consumes a small amount of power in order to receive infrared signals from the remote control. To turn on this unit from the standby mode, press BMAIN ZONE ON/OFF on the front panel (or 8POWER on the remote control). See page 33 for details.

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Quick start guide

What do you want to do with this unit?

Using various input sources			Manually adjusting various parameters
				of this unit
• Basic operations of this unit	P. 42
			•	Setting the basic speaker configuration	P. 80
• Enjoying FM/AM radio programs	P. 54
• Enjoying XM Satellite Radio programs	P. 58		•	Adjusting the balance of the speaker levels	P. 82
• Using your iPod with this unit	P. 64		•	Setting the distance of each speaker	P. 83
			• Setting the parameters related to the volume level
					P. 84
Using various sound features
• Using various sound field programs	P. 46		• Adjusting the tonal quality by using the graphic
				equalizer	P. 85
• Using the Pure Direct mode for high fidelity sound			• Adjusting the lip sync function for the HDMI
	P. 52
				connection	P. 87
• Adjusting the tonal quality of the speakers	P. 52		• Assigning the input/output jacks of this unit
• Customizing the sound field programs	P. 67				P. 89
			• Setting the parameters of the front panel display or
Adjusting the parameters of this unit				OSD	P. 91
• Automatically optimizing the speaker parameters for			•	Setting the parameters related to the video signals
your listening room (AUTO SETUP)	P. 37				P. 92
• Setting the remote control	P. 100		•	Protecting the various settings	P. 93
			• Setting the parameters of the multi-zone feature
Additional features					P. 94
• Displaying the current input source signal
information in the OSD	P. 44			Adjusting the advanced parameters
• Saving and recalling the system settings of this unit			•	Setting the speaker impedance of the connected
(SYSTEM MEMORY)	P. 96			speakers	P. 117
• Using headphones	P. 43		•	Setting the parameters of this unit to default values
• Using this unit in multiple rooms simultaneously					P. 120
(multi-zone configuration)	P. 111
• Automatically turning off this unit	P. 45

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Connections

Rear panel

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

HDMI	MONITOR OUT	COMPONENTVIDEO
		A BD/HD DVD B DVD		C DTV/CBL
	Y	Y
IN4	PB	PB
DVR	PR	PR
IN3
	REMOTE	IN	OUT
DTV/
CBL	GND	PHONO	CD	CD-R
IN2	L
DVD	R
IN1			IN(PLAY) OUT(REC)
			AUDIO
	DOCK		XM
BD/
HD DVD
OUT				1 CD

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							VIDEO
			BD/HD DVD		DVD	DTV/CBL	IN	DVR	OUT	IN	VCR OUT
	IN	OUT
(PLAY)		(REC)
MD/		L
TAPE
		R
CENTER	FRONT(6CH) SURROUND		CENTER	FRONT		SURROUND SINGLE(SB)			ZONE 2	ZONE 3
SUB	SB(8CH)		SUB				SUR.BACK/
WOOFER			WOOFER		PRE OUT		PRESENCE		ZONE OUT
MULTI CH INPUT
		DIGITAL INPUT							DIGITAL OUTPUT
		COAXIAL									OPTICAL
2 DVD	3	DVR	4 CD	5	BD/	6 DVD	7	DTV/	8 CD-R	9	MD/
					HD DVD			CBL			TAPE
		1	2
		TRIGGER OUT			RS-232C

0 A B

MONITOR OUT		ANTENNA
	FM	GND	AM	AC IN
	75Ω UNBAL.
SVIDEO
VIDEO	SP1		SPEAKERS
R			L
	PRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3			WRENCH
+			+
				HOLDER

R	SURROUND BACK/		L	CENTER
	BI-AMP	SINGLE
+			+		+
					AC OUTLETS
					SWITCHED
R	SURROUND		L		SP2
+			+	ZONE 2/ZONE 3
				R	L
				+
R	FRONT		L
+			+

C

	Name	Page
1	HDMI jacks	21
2	COMPONENT VIDEO jacks	24 – 27

A TRIGGER OUT jacks

These are control expansion terminals for custom installation.

B RS-232C terminal

This is a control expansion terminal for factory use only. Consult your dealer for details.

3	Audio component jacks	28
	REMOTE IN/OUT jacks	31, 111
4	Video component jacks	24 – 27
5	ANTENNA terminals	32
6	VOLTAGE SELECTOR	32
	(Asia and General models only)
7	AC IN	32
	AC OUTLET(S)	32
8	DOCK terminal	31
9	XM jack (U.S.A. and Canada models only)	58
0	DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks	25
C MULTI CH INPUT jacks		30
	PRE OUT jacks	29
	ZONE OUT jacks	111
	Speaker terminals	16
	WRENCH HOLDER	18

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Placing speakers

The speaker layout below shows the speaker setting we recommend. You can use it to enjoy the CINEMA DSP and multi-channel audio sources.

■ 7.1-channel speaker layout

7.1-channel speaker layout is highly recommended to play back of the sound of high definition digital audio formats (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, etc.) as well as the conventional audio sources with sound field programs. See page 16 for connection information.

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We recommend that you also add the presence speakers for the effect sounds of the CINEMA DSP sound field program. See page 46 for details.

		C
FL		FR
			FR
	30˚	FL	SW
			SR
			SBR
		C	SBL
SL		SR	SL
	60˚
SL	80˚	SR
	SBL	SBR
			1.8 m (6 ft)
	30 cm (12 in) or more

PREPARATION

Front left and right speakers (FL and FR)

The front speakers are used for the main source sound plus effect sounds. Place these speakers at 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.

Surround left and right speakers (SL and SR)

The surround speakers are used for effect and surround sounds.

Surround back left and right speakers (SBL and SBR)

The surround back speakers supplement the surround speakers and provide more realistic front-to-back transitions.

Subwoofer (SW)

The use of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier, such as the Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels, but also for reproducing the high fidelity sound of the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel included in bitstreams and multi-channel PCM sources. 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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Connections

■ 6.1-channel speaker layout

See page 17 for connection information.

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We recommend that you also add the presence speakers for the effect sounds of the CINEMA DSP sound field program. See page 15 for details.

■ 5.1-channel speaker layout

See page 17 for connection information.

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We recommend that you also add the presence speakers for the effect sounds of the CINEMA DSP sound field program. See page 15 for details.

	FR			FR
FL		SW	FL		SW
		SR			SR
	C	SB	C
	SL			SL
		1.8 m (6 ft)			1.8 m (6 ft)
	C			C
FL		FR	FL		FR
	30˚			30˚
SL		SR	SL		SR
	60˚			60˚
SL	80˚	SR	SL	80˚	SR
	SB
Front left and right speakers (FL and FR)			Front left and right speakers (FL and FR)
Center speaker (C)			Center speaker (C)
Surround left and right speakers (SL and SR)			Subwoofer (SW)
Subwoofer (SW)			The function and settings of each speaker are the same as
The function and settings of each speaker are the same as			those for the 7.1-channel speaker layout (see page 13).
those for the 7.1-channel speaker layout (see page 13).			Surround left and right speakers (SL and SR)
Surround back speaker (SB)			Connect the surround speakers to the SURROUND
Connect a single surround speaker to the SURROUND			speaker terminals even if you place the surround speakers
BACK (SINGLE) speaker terminals and place the single			behind the listening position.
surround back speaker behind the listening position. The			For the smooth and unbroken sound field behind the
surround back left and right channel signals are mixed			listening position, place the surround left and right
down and output at the single surround back speaker when			speakers farther back compared with the placement in the
you set “SUR.B L/R SP” to “SMLx1” or “LRGx1” (see			7.1-channel speaker layout.
page 81).			The surround back channel signals are directed to the
			surround left and right speakers when “SUR.B L/R SP” is
			set to “NONE” (see page 81).

For other speaker combinations

You can enjoy multi-channel sources with sound field programs by using a speaker combination other than the 7.1/ 6.1/5.1-channel speaker combinations.

Use the automatic setup feature (see page 37) or set the “SPEAKER SET” parameters in “MANUAL SETUP” (see page 80) to output the surround sounds at the connected speakers.

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■ Presence left and right speakers (PL and PR)

The presence speakers supplement the sound from the front speakers with extra ambient effects produced by the sound field programs (see page 46). We recommend that you use the presence speakers especially for the CINEMA DSP sound field programs. To use the presence speakers, connect the speakers to SP1 speaker terminals and then set “PRESENCE SP” to “YES” (see page 81).

0.5 to 1 m (1 to 3 ft)

0.5 to 1 m (1 to 3 ft)

PL

PR

1.8 m (6 ft)	FL	FR	1.8 m (6 ft)
		C

Note

You can connect both surround back and presence speakers to this unit, but they do not output sound simultaneously. This unit automatically switches the presence speakers and surround back speakers depending on the input sources and the selected sound field programs. You can set to prioritize either set of speakers using the “PRIORITY” parameter in “MANUAL SETUP” (see page 82).

PREPARATION

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Connections

Connecting speakers

Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, this unit cannot reproduce the input sources accurately.

Caution

•Before connecting the speakers, make sure that this unit is turned off (see page 33).

•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 speaker still creates interference with the monitor, place the speakers away from the monitor.

•If you are to use 6-ohm speakers, be sure to set “SPEAKER IMP.” to “6Ω MIN” before using this unit (see page 33). You can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers (see page 117).

Notes

•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 ridge. Connect the striped (grooved, etc.) cable to the “+” (red) terminals of this unit and your speaker. Connect the plain cable to the “–” (black) terminals.

•You can use the SP1 terminals to connect the Zone 2 or Zone 3 speakers as well as the presence speakers (see page 111).

•You can connect both surround back and presence speakers to this unit, however they do not output sound simultaneously. This unit automatically switches the presence speakers and surround back speakers depending on the input sources and the selected sound field programs. You can set to prioritize either set of speakers using the “PRIORITY” parameter in “MANUAL SETUP” (see page 82).

■ For the 7.1-channel speaker setting

	Subwoofer		Surround back speakers		Presence speakers
			Left	Right	Right	Left

Center speaker

	SP1	SPEAKERS
R			L
	PRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3
+			+
R	SURROUND BACK/		L	CENTER
	BI-AMP	SINGLE
+			+		+
R	SURROUND		L		SP2
+			+	ZONE 2/ZONE 3
SUB				R	L
WOOFER
PRE OUT
				+
R	FRONT		L
+			+

Zone 2 or Zone 3 speakers

(see page 111)

Right Left

Surround speakers

Right Left

Front speakers

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Connections

■ For the 6.1-channel speaker setting

Surround back speaker

Subwoofer

Presence speakers (see pages 15 and 16)

	SP1	SPEAKERS
R			L
	PRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3
+			+
R	SURROUND BACK/		L	CENTER
	BI-AMP	SINGLE
+			+		+
R	SURROUND		L		SP2
+			+	ZONE 2/ZONE 3
SUB				R	L
WOOFER
PRE OUT
				+
R	FRONT		L
+			+

Center speaker

Zone 2 or Zone 3 speakers

(see page 111)

PREPARATION

Right Left

Surround speakers

Right Left

Front speakers

■ For the 5.1-channel speaker setting

Subwoofer	Front speakers for the
	bi-amplification
	connections	Presence speakers
	(see page 19)	(see pages 15 and 16)
			SP1	SPEAKERS
		R			L
			PRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3
		+			+
		R	SURROUND BACK/		L	CENTER
			BI-AMP	SINGLE
		+			+	+
		R	SURROUND		L	SP2
		+			+	ZONE 2/ZONE 3
	SUB					R L
	WOOFER
	PRE OUT
						+
		R	FRONT		L
		+			+

Right Left

Surround speakers

Right Left

Front speakers

Center speaker

Zone 2 or Zone 3 speakers

(see page 111)

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Connections

■ Connecting the speaker cable

1Remove approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) 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 (0.4 in)

2Loosen the knob using the supplied speaker terminal wrench.

Speaker terminal wrench

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

3Insert one bare wire into the hole on the side of each terminal.

4Tighten the knob to secure the wire using the supplied speaker terminal wrench.

5Hook the speaker terminal wrench onto WRENCH HOLDER on the rear panel of this unit when not in use.

■ Connecting to the SP2 speaker terminals

Connect Zone 2 or Zone 3 speakers to these terminals (see page 111).

1 Open the tab.

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

2Insert one bare wire into the hole on the terminal.

3 Close the tab to secure the wire.

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■Connecting the banana plug

(Except U.K., Europe, Asia and Korea models)

1Tighten the knob using the supplied speaker terminal wrench.

Speaker terminal wrench

Connections

■ Using bi-amplification connections

Caution

Remove the shorting bars or bridges of your speakers to separate the LPF (low pass filter) and HPF (high pass filter) crossovers.

This unit allows you to make bi-amplification connections to one speaker system. Check if your speakers support biamplification connection.

To make the bi-amplification connections, use the FRONT and SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP speaker terminals as shown below. To activate the bi-amplification connections, set “BI-AMP” to “ON” in “ADVANCED SETUP” (see page 120).

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

2Insert the banana plug connector into the end of the corresponding terminal.

Banana plug

This unit

R	SURROUND BACK/		L
	BI-AMP
+		SINGLE	+
R	SURROUND		L
+			+
R	FRONT		L
+			+

PREPARATION

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You can also use the banana plug with the SP2 speaker terminals. Open the tab and then insert one banana plug into the hole on the terminal. Do not close the tab after connecting the banana plug.

Right

Left

Front speakers

Note

When you make the conventional connection with the speakers, make sure that the shorting bars are put into the terminals of the speakers appropriately. Refer to the instruction manuals of the speakers for details.

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Connections

Information on jacks and cable plugs

Audio jacks and cable plugs

AUDIO		DIGITAL	DIGITAL
L	R	COAXIAL	OPTICAL
(White)	(Red)	(Orange)
L	R	C	O
Left and right		Coaxial	Optical
analog audio		digital audio	digital
cable plugs		cable plug	audio cable
			plug

Video jacks and cable plugs

		COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO	S VIDEO	Y	PB	PR

(Yellow)		(Green)	(Blue)	(Red)
V	S	Y	PB	PR
Composite	S-video	Component
video cable	cable plug	video cable
plug			plugs

■ Audio jacks

This unit has three types of audio jacks. 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 COAXIAL jacks

For digital audio signals transmitted via coaxial digital audio cables.

DIGITAL OPTICAL jacks

For digital audio signals transmitted via optical digital audio cables.

Note

You can use the digital jacks to input PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS bitstreams. When you connect components to both the COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks, priority is given to the signals input at the COAXIAL jack. All digital input jacks are compatible with up to 96-kHz sampling digital signals.

■ Video jacks

This unit has three types of video jacks. Connect the video input jacks of this unit to the video output jacks of the input source components to switch the audio and video sources simultaneously. Connection depends on the availability of input jacks on your video monitor.

VIDEO jacks

For conventional composite video signals transmitted via composite video cables.

S VIDEO jacks

For S-video signals, separated into the luminance (Y) and chrominance (C) video signals transmitted on separate wires of S-video cables.

COMPONENT VIDEO jacks

For component video signals, separated into the luminance (Y) and chrominance (PB, PR) video signals transmitted on separate wires of component video cables.

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This unit is equipped with the video conversion function. See pages 23 and 92 for details.

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Information on HDMI™

This unit has four HDMI input jacks and one HDMI output jack for digital audio and video signal input/output. Connect the HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2, HDMI IN 3 or HDMI IN 4 jack of this unit to the HDMI output jack of other HDMI components (such as a DVD player). Connect the HDMI OUT jack of this unit to the HDMI input jack of other HDMI components (such as a TV and a projector).

The video or audio signals input at the HDMI IN jacks of the selected input source are output at the HDMI OUT jack of this unit.

This HDMI interface of this unit is based on the following standards:

•HDMI Version 1.3a (High-Definition Multimedia Interface Specification Version 1.3a) licensed by HDMI Licensing, LLC.

•HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System) licensed by Digital Content Protection, LLC.

Note

You can check the potential problem about the HDMI connection (see page 44).

■ HDMI jack and cable plug

HDMI

HDMI cable plug

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•We recommend that you use a commercially available HDMI cable shorter than 5 meters (16 feet) with the HDMI logo printed on it.

•Use a conversion cable (HDMI jack ↔DVI-D jack) to connect this unit to other DVI components.

■Default input assignment of HDMI input jacks

HDMI input jack	Assigned input source
IN1	BD/HD DVD
IN2	DVD
IN3	DTV/CBL
IN4	DVR

PREPARATION

Notes

•Do not disconnect or connect the cable or turn off the power of the HDMI components connected to the HDMI OUT jack of this unit while data is being transferred. Doing so may disrupt playback or cause noise.

•The HDMI OUT jack outputs the audio signals input at the HDMI input jacks only even if “SUPPORT AUDIO” is set to “OTHER” (see page 88).

•If you turn off the power of the video monitor connected to the HDMI OUT jack via a DVI connection, this unit may fail to establish the connection to the component.

•The analog video signals input at the composite video, S-video and component video jacks can be digitally up-converted to be output at the HDMI OUT jack. Set “VIDEO CONV.” to “ON” in “MANUAL SETUP” (see page 92) to activate this feature.

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Connections

■ HDMI signal compatibility with this unit

Audio signals

Audio signal	Audio signal	Compatible
types	formats	media
2ch Linear	2ch, 32-192 kHz,	CD, DVD-Video,
PCM	16/20/24 bit	DVD-Audio, etc.
Multi-ch	8ch, 32-192 kHz,	DVD-Audio, etc.
Linear PCM	16/20/24 bit
DSD	2/5.1ch,	SACD, etc.
	2.8224 MHz,1 bit
Bitstream	Dolby Digital,	DVD-Video, etc.
	DTS
Bitstream (High	Dolby TrueHD,	Blu-ray Disc,
definition audio)	Dolby Digital Plus,	HD DVD, etc.
	DTS-HD Master
	Audio, DTS-HD
	High Resolution
	Audio

y

•If the input source component can decode the bitstream audio signals of audio commentaries, you can play back the audio sources with the audio commentaries mixed down by using the following connections:

–multi-channel analog audio input (see page 30)

–DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL (or COAXIAL)

•Refer to the supplied instruction manuals of the input source component, and set the component appropriately.

Notes

•When CPPM copy-protected DVD audio is played back, video and audio signals may not be output depending on the type of the DVD player.

•This unit is not compatible with HDCP-incompatible HDMI or DVI components.

•To decode the audio bitstream signals on this unit, set the input source component appropriately so that the component outputs the audio bitstream signals directly (does not decode the bitstream signals on the component). Refer to the supplied instruction manuals for details.

•This unit is not compatible with the audio commentary features (for example, the special audio contents downloaded via Internet) of Blu-ray Disc or HD DVD. This unit does not play back the audio commentaries of the Blu-ray Disc or HD DVD contents.

Video signals

This unit is compatible with the video signals of the following resolutions:

Video signal format

–480i/576i

–480p/576p

–720p

–1080i

–1080p

Refresh rate

– 59.94(60)/50 Hz

This unit also accepts 30 or 36-bit Deep Color video signal.

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Audio and video signal flow

■ Audio signal flow

Input

Output

HDMI

DIGITAL AUDIO (COAXIAL)

DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL)

AUDIO

Digital output

Analog output

Connections

■ Video signal flow

Input

Output

HDMI

COMPONENT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

Through

Video conversion ON (see page 92)

Notes

•2-channel as well as multi-channel PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS signals input at one of the HDMI input jacks can be output at the HDMI OUT jack only when “SUPPORT AUDIO” is set to “OTHER” (see page 88).

•The following types of audio signals can be only input at HDMI input jacks:

–DSD

–Dolby TrueHD

–Dolby Digital Plus

–DTS-HD Master Audio

–DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

y

You can deinterlace and convert the resolution of the video signals by using “VIDEO SET” parameters. See page 92 for details.

Notes

•When the analog video signals are input at the COMPONENT VIDEO, S VIDEO and VIDEO jacks, the priority order of the input signals is as follows:

1.COMPONENT VIDEO

2.S VIDEO

3.VIDEO

•Digital video signals input at the HDMI input jacks cannot be output from analog video output jacks.

•The analog component video signals (with 480i (NTSC)/576i (PAL) of resolution only) are converted to the S-video or composite video signals and output at the VIDEO or S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks.

•The analog component video signals with 1080p of resolution are only output at the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks.

•The OSD signal is not output at the DVR OUT and VCR OUT jacks and is not recorded.

PREPARATION

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Connections

Connecting a TV monitor or projector

Connect your TV (or projector) to the HDMI OUT jack, the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack or the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack of this unit.

Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets.

y

You can select to play back HDMI audio signals on this unit or on another HDMI component connected to the HDMI OUT jack on the rear panel of this unit. Use the “SUPPORT AUDIO” parameter in “SOUND MENU” to select the component to play back HDMI audio signals (see page 88).

Notes

•Some video monitors connected to this unit via a DVI connection fail to recognize the HDMI audio/video signals being input if they are in the standby mode. In this case, the HDMI indicator flashes irregularly.

•Set “VIDEO CONV.” in “OPTION MENU” to “ON” (see page 92) to display the short message displays and sound field parameter displays.

•The “SET MENU” and sound field parameter displays appear with the gray background depending on the input video signal format and the setting of the parameters in “DISPLAY SET” (see page 91).

•If the connected video monitor is compatible with the automatic audio and video synchronization feature (automatic lip sync feature), this unit adjusts the audio and video timing automatically (see page 87). Connect the video monitor to the HDMI OUT jack of this unit to use the feature.

HDMI	COMPONENTVIDEO	VIDEO
	MONITOR OUT	MONITOR OUT
	Y
		SVIDEO
	PB
		VIDEO
	PR
OUT

Y	PB	PR	V	S

Component video in		Video in
HDMI in		S-video in
	TV
	(or projector)

indicates recommended connections

indicates alternative connections

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Connecting other components

Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets.

Notes

•When “VIDEO CONV.” is set to “OFF” (see page 92), be sure to make the same type of video connections as those made for your TV (see page 24). For example, if you connected your TV to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack of this unit, connect your other components to the VIDEO jacks.

Connections

•When “VIDEO CONV.” is set to “ON” (see page 92), the converted video signals are output only at the MONITOR OUT jacks. When recording a source, you must make the same type of video connections between each component.

•To make a digital connection to a component other than the default component assigned to each DIGITAL INPUT or DIGITAL OUTPUT jack, select the corresponding setting for “OPTICAL OUT”, “OPTICAL IN”, or “COAXIAL IN” in “I/O ASSIGNMENT” (see page 89).

•If you connect your DVD player to both the DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL and the DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL jacks, priority is given to the signals input at the DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL jack.

•The short message displays do not appear when the component video signals with 480p/576p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p resolutions are input.

■ Connecting a Blu-ray Disc or HD DVD player

Connect your Blu-ray Disc or HD DVD player to the HDMI IN 1 jack of this unit to perform the features of the Blu-ray Disc or HD DVD completely.

PREPARATION

	Blu-ray Disc or
HDMI out	HD DVD player						Optical out
Component out							Audio out
	S-video out					Video out

	Y	PB	PR	S		V	L	R	O
HDMI	COMPONENTVIDEO			BD/HD DVD			VIDEO
	A BD/HD DVD
	Y
									SVIDEO
	PB
									VIDEO
	PR
				L
				R
IN1
				DIGITAL INPUT
BD/
HD DVD								OPTICAL
				5	BD/
					HD DVD

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indicates alternative connections

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Connections

■ Connecting a DVD player

		HDMI out		DVD player		Optical out
		Coaxial out				Audio out
	Component out
				S-video		Video out
				out
C	Y	PB	PR	S	V	L R	O

HDMI	COMPONENTVIDEO		VIDEO
	B DVD		DVD
	Y
			SVIDEO
	PB
			VIDEO
	PR
		L
		R
IN2
DVD
		DIGITAL INPUT
		COAXIAL	OPTICAL
	2	DVD	6 DVD

indicates recommended connections

indicates alternative connections

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