Yamaha RX-V1900BL User Manual

RX-V1900

AV R e c e i ver

OWNER’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

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

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

1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions

should be read before the product is operated.

2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

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

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions

should be followed.

5 Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

6 Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by

the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

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

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

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

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

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

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

10 Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided

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

11 Power Sources – This product should be operated only from

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

12 Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped

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

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

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

14 Lightning – For added protection for this product during a

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

15 Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be

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

16 Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension

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

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

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

18 Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself

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

19 Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the

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

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

product,

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

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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.

20 Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required,

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

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

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

22 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted

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

23 Heat – The product should be situated away from heat

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

Note to CATV system installer:

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

24 Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or

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

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810–20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810–21)

GROUND CLAMPS

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

MAST

GROUND CLAMP

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

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)

1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: D O NOT MODIFY THIS

UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to

accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3 NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply

with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.

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

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

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

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

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

90620.

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

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Caution: Read this before operating your unit.

1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual

carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean

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

3 Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors,

or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from

cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in 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.

5 Avoid 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.

6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain,

etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

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

are complete.

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

possibly causing damage.

9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords. 10 When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet,

grasp the plug; do not pull the cable.

11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might

damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this

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

13 To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cord and

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

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

Yamaha service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.

15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time

(i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

16 Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power

plug can be reached easily.

17 Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on common

operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty.

18 Before moving this unit, press 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.

19 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only)

The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC wall outlet. Voltages are:

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

20 The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as

sunshine, fire or like.

21 Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can

cause hearing loss.

22 When replacing the batteries, be sure to use batteries of the

same type. Danger of explosion may happen if batteries are incorrectly replaced.

WAR NING

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

MASTER 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

Features ................................................................... 3

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

Notice ....................................................................... 4

Getting started ........................................................ 5

Quick start guide .................................................... 6

PREPARATION

Connections ........................................................... 10

Optimizing the speaker setting for your

listening room.................................................... 30

Before starting the automatic setup ......................... 30

Basic automatic setup .............................................. 30

Advanced automatic setup ....................................... 33

Reloading the automatic setup parameters .............. 34

BASIC OPERATION

Playback ................................................................ 35

Basic procedure ....................................................... 35

Selecting audio input jacks (AUDIO SELECT) ...... 36

Selecting the multi-channel input component ......... 36

Using your headphones............................................ 36

Muting the audio output........................................... 37

Displaying the input source information

(SIGNAL INFO) ................................................. 37

Using the sleep timer ............................................... 38

Sound field programs ........................................... 39

Selecting sound field programs ............................... 39

Using CINEMA DSP 3D mode ............................... 45

Enjoying unprocessed input sources........................ 45

Using audio features ............................................. 46

Enjoying pure hi-fi sound ........................................ 46

Adjusting the tonal quality....................................... 46

Adjusting the speaker level...................................... 46

FM/AM tuning ...................................................... 47

Overview.................................................................. 47

FM/AM tuning operations ....................................... 47

Preset FM/AM stations ............................................ 48

Using HD Radio™ features

(U.S.A. model only) ........................................... 50

Selecting HD Radio™ audio programs ................... 50

Displaying HD Radio™ information....................... 51

XM® Satellite Radio tuning ................................. 52

Connecting XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock ............... 52

Activating XM Satellite Radio ................................ 53

XM Satellite Radio operations................................. 53

Setting the XM Satellite Radio preset channels ...... 55

Displaying the XM Satellite Radio information...... 56

SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning......................... 57

Connecting the SiriusConnect™ tuner .................... 57

Activating SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ subscription.. 58

SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ operations ...................... 58

Setting the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ preset

channels ............................................................... 60

Setting the Parental Lock......................................... 61

Displaying the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™

information .......................................................... 62

Using iPod™.......................................................... 63

Controlling iPod™................................................... 63

Using Bluetooth™ components ............................65

Pairing the Bluetooth™ receiver and your

Bluetooth component .......................................... 65

Playback of the Bluetooth™ component ................. 65

ADVANCED OPERATION

Advanced sound configurations ...........................66

Selecting decoders ................................................... 66

Changing sound field parameter settings................. 67

Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP).........74

Operating the MANUAL SETUP menu.................. 74

1 SPEAKER MENU................................................ 75

2 VOLUME MENU ................................................ 77

3 SOUND MENU.................................................... 78

4 VIDEO MENU ..................................................... 80

5 INPUT MENU...................................................... 81

6 OPTION MENU................................................... 83

Saving and recalling the system settings

(SYSTEM MEMORY)......................................86

Saving the system settings ....................................... 86

Loading the system settings..................................... 87

Using examples........................................................ 88

Remote control features........................................89

Controlling this unit, a TV, or other components .... 89

Setting remote control codes ................................... 91

Programming codes from other remote controls ..... 93

Changing source names in the display window....... 94

Macro programming features .................................. 95

Clearing configurations ........................................... 97

Simplified remote control ........................................ 98

Using multi-zone configuration............................99

Connecting the Zone 2 and Zone 3 components ..... 99

Controlling Zone 2 or Zone 3 ................................ 100

Advanced setup....................................................102

Using the advanced setup menu ............................ 102

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Troubleshooting...................................................104

Resetting the system............................................115

Glossary................................................................116

Sound field program information......................119

Parametric equalizer information .....................120

Specifications .......................................................121

SET MENU tree ..................................................123

Index .....................................................................125

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 “3DVD” (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.

PREPARATIONINTRODUCTION

OPERATION

BASIC

OPERATION

ADVANCED

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

APPENDIX

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What you can do with MANUAL SETUP

By configuring the parameters in “MANUAL SETUP”, you can adjust a variety of system settings suited for your listening environment. The following is a brief description of some of the useful menus you can configure in “MANUAL SETUP”. For more detailed information, see “Customizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)” (page 74) and “SET MENU tree” (page 123).

Fine adjusting the speaker settings

In case speaker settings configured by automatic setup does not match your listening environment, you can configure them manually.

SPEAKER MENU → CONFIG (page 75) SPEAKER MENU → LEVEL (page 76) SPEAKER MENU → DISTANCE (page 76)

Specifying the muting type

In case you do not want to fully mute audio when you receive a call while watching your favorite TV program, you can use this menu to specify the muting level. VOLUME MENU → MUTING TYPE (page 78)

Specifying the initial volume level

By adjusting this parameter, you can automatically control the initial volume level regardless of the recording level of the audio source. VOLUME MENU → INIT. VOL. (page 78)

Adjusting the dynamic range

The dynamic range is the difference between the minimum and maximum amplitude. The higher the dynamic range, the more accurate the sound reproduction for bitstream signals. You can adjust the dynamic range for speakers and headphones individually. SOUND MENU → DYNAMIC RANGE (page 79)

Adjusting the audio and video synchronization

Sometimes, depending on your video source component, video is delayed relative to audio due to processing problems. In this case, you need to manually adjust the audio delay to keep it synchronized with the video. If you connect the video source component to this unit using an HDMI connection and your component supports the LIPSYNC feature, you can adjust the audio/video synchronization automatically. SOUND MENU → LIPSYNC (page 79)

Changing input/output assignment

In case the initial input/output assignments do not correspond to your needs, you can rearrange them according to your component to be connected to this unit. You can also edit the input name to be displayed in the front panel or in the OSD as necessary. INPUT MENU → (input source) → (page 82) INPUT MENU → (input source) INPUT RENAME (page 82)

I/O ASSIGNMENT

Fixing the volume difference between input sources

The sound output level may vary depending on the audio source components connected to this unit. In this case, you can reduce or increase the output level of each input source using this feature. INPUT MENU → (input source) → VOL. TRIM (page 82)

Setting the background video for audio sources

If you want to enjoy video images in combination with music playback or radio, configure this setting to specify the video input source. For example, to view DVD video images while listening to the FM radio, set this setting under “TUNER” to “DVD”. INPUT MENU → (input source) → BGV (page 82)

Adjusting the brightness of the front panel display

You can make the front panel display darker or brighter by configuring this setting. OPTION MENU → DISPLAY SET → DIMMER

(page 83)

Turning on or off the short message display

Each time you operate this unit using controls on the front panel or remote control keys, this unit displays short messages on the OSD. If you want to turn off the short message display, select “OFF” in this setting (Initial factory setting is “ON”).

OPTION MENU → DISPLAY SET → SHORT MESSAGE (page 84)

Setting the amount of time to display OSD information

You can set the amount of time to display HD Radio (U.S.A. model only), XM Satellite Radio, or SIRIUS Satellite Radio information or iPod menu in the OSD after you perform a certain operation. OPTION MENU → DISPLAY SET → ON SCREEN

(page 84)

Protecting the setup values

After you have configured the sound field program parameters and other system settings, you can use this feature to prevent accidental changes to those setup values.

OPTION MENU →

MEMORY GUARD (page 84)

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Features

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

Various input/output connectors

◆ HDMI (IN x 4, OUT x 1), Component video (IN x 3, OUT x

1), S-video (IN x 6, OUT x 3), Composite video (IN x 6, OUT x 3), Coaxial digital audio (IN x 3), Optical digital audio (IN x 5, OUT x 2), Analog audio (IN x 10, OUT x 3)

◆ Speaker out (7-channel), Pre out (7-channel), Subwoofer out,

Presence out, Zone 2/Zone 3 out

◆ Discrete multi-channel input (6 or 8-channel)

Sound field programs

◆ Proprietary Yamaha technology for the creation of sound

fields

◆ CINEMA DSP 3D

◆ Compressed Music Enhancer mode

◆ Vir tua l CI NEM A 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)

◆ SRS Circle Surround II decoder (U.S.A. model only)

Sophisticated FM/AM tuner

◆ 40-station random and direct preset tuning

◆ Automatic preset tuning

Radio tuners

◆ FM/AM tuning capability

◆ HD Radio™ digital broadcast reception capability (U.S.A.

model only)

◆ XM Satellite Radio tuning capability (using XM Mini-Tuner

and Home Dock, sold separately)

◆ SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ tuning capability (using

SiriusConnect tuner, sold separately)

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 (HDMI is licensed by HDMI Licensing, LLC.) – Automatic audio and video synchronization (lip sync)

information capability – Deep Color video signal (30/36 bit) transmission capability – “x.v.Color” video signal transmission capability – High refresh rate and high resolution video signals

capability – High definition digital audio format signals capability

◆ HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System)

licensed by Digital Content Protection, LLC.

◆ 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

DOCK terminal

◆ DOCK terminal to connect a Yamaha iPod universal

dock (such as YDS-11, sold separately) or Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately)

Automatic speaker setup features

◆ Advanced YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic

Optimizer) for automatic speaker setup

◆ Multi-point measurement feature for multiple listening

positions

◆ Parametric equalizer select feature

Other features

◆ 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

◆ Analog video interlace/progressive conversion from

480i (NTSC)/576i (PAL) to 480p/576p

◆ 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 for each zone

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Supplied accessories

Check that you received all of the following parts.

❏ Remote control ❏ Simplified remote control

(except Europe model)

❏ Batteries (4) (AAA, R03, UM-4) ❏ Power cable (Two for Asia model)

❏ Optimizer microphone ❏ AM loop antenna ❏ Indoor FM antenna ❏ Speaker terminal wrench

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NOTICE

Notice

About this manual

• y indicates 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 “3DVD” (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.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered 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.

x.v.Color™

“x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“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.

iPod

“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.

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HD Radio™ Technology Manufactured Under License From iBiquity Digital Corp. U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD Radio logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.

Circle Surround II, Dialog Clarity, TruBass, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Circle Surround II, Dialog Clarity and TruBass technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Getting started

GETTING STARTED

■ Installing batteries in the remote control

1 Take off the battery compartment cover.

2 Insert the four supplied batteries

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

3 Snap the battery compartment cover back

into place.

Notes

■ 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

230240V

Voltage indication

INTRODUCTION

• Change all of the batteries if you notice the following conditions: – the operation range of the remote control decreases. – the transmit indicator does not flash or its light becomes dim.

• Do not use old batteries together with new ones.

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

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

• 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.

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QUICK START GUIDE

Quick start guide

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

Front right

Video monitor

Front left

speaker

Center

speaker

DVD player

speaker

Surround left

speaker

Subwoofer

Surround right

Surround back left

speaker

Surround back

Step 1: Set up your speakers

☞

speaker

right speaker

P. 7

Preparation: Check the items

In these steps, you need the following supplied accessories.

❏ 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.

Step 2: Connect your DVD player

and other components

☞

P. 8

Step 3: Turn on the power and

start playback

☞

P. 9

Enjoy DVD playback!

❏ 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

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Step 1: Set up your speakers

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

HDMI

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

BD/HD DVD

DVD

CBL/SAT

A B C

IN4

PBP

MD/

(PLAY)

DVR

IN3

REMOTE

CBL/ SAT

PHONO

GND

IN2

DVD

IN1

DOCK

BD/

HD DVD

OUT

CD-R

OUT

CENTER

FRONT(6CH)

CD TV

SUB

WOOFER

SB(8CH)

AUDIO

MULTI CH INPUT

321

SIRIUS

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Speaker terminals

1 Place your speakers and subwoofer in the

room.

VIDEO

DVD

BD/HD DVD

OUT

(REC)

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL

TRIGGER OUT

CBL/SAT

SURROUND

FRONT

PRE OUT

BD/

HD DVD

RS-232C

DVR

SINGLE(SB)

SUR.BACK/

PRESENCE

CBL/

DVD DVR

SAT

OUT OUT

ZONE 2

ZONE OUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

MD/ CD-R

VCR

ININ

ZONE 3

OPTICAL

987

ANTENNA

MONITOR OUT

GND

75Ω UNBAL.

S VIDEO

VIDEO

SPEAKERS

SP1

PRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3

SURROUND BACK/

+++

SURROUND

WRENCH

HOLDER

CENTER

BI-AMP

SINGLE

SP2

ZONE 2/ZONE 3

FRONT

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

AC IN

Quick start guide

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

Front speakers and center speaker

Loosen Insert

Speaker terminal wrench

Tighten

INTRODUCTION

2 Connect speaker cables to each speaker.

3 Connect each speaker cable to the

corresponding speaker terminal of this unit.

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1 Make sure that this unit and the subwoofer are

unplugged from the AC wall outlets.

2 Twist the exposed wires of the speaker cables

together to prevent short circuits.

3 Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other. 4 Do not let the bare speaker wires touch any metal

part of this unit.

To the front right

speaker

To the front left

speaker

To the center speaker

Surround and surround back speakers

To the surround

back

right speaker

To the surround right

speaker

To the surround left speaker

To the surround back left speaker

4 Connect the subwoofer cable to the

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack of this unit and the input jack of the subwoofer.

AV receiverSubwoofer

Input jack

Subwoofer cable

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SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack

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Quick start guide

Step 2: Connect your DVD player

and other components

VIDEO MONITOR OUTDVD VIDEO

HDMI

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

BD/HD DVD

DVD

CBL/SAT

A B C

IN4

PBP

MD/

(PLAY)

OUT

CD TV

AUDIO

SIRIUS

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

COAXIAL

MULTI CH INPUT

D V

CD-R

FRONT(6CH)

SB(8CH)

321

DVR

IN3

REMOTE

CBL/ SAT

PHONO

GND

IN2

DVD

IN1

DOCK

BD/

HD DVD

OUT

DVD DIGITAL INPUT

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

1 Connect 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.

VIDEO

DVD

BD/HD DVD

OUT

(REC)

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL

TRIGGER OUT

CBL/SAT

SURROUND

FRONT

PRE OUT

BD/

HD DVD

RS-232C

DVR

OUT OUT

ZONE 2

SINGLE(SB)

SUR.BACK/

PRESENCE

ZONE OUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

CBL/

MD/

DVD DVR

SAT

CD-R

VCR

ININ

ZONE 3

OPTICAL

987

ANTENNA

MONITOR OUT

+++

GND

75Ω UNBAL.

S VIDEO

VIDEO

SPEAKERS

SP1

PRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3

SURROUND BACK/

WRENCH

HOLDER

CENTER

BI-AMP

SINGLE

SP2

SURROUND

ZONE 2/ZONE 3

FRONT

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

AC IN

3 Connect the video cable to the VIDEO

MONITOR OUT jack of this unit and the video input jack of your video monitor.

Video monitor

Video input jack

Video cable

AV receiver

VIDEO MONITOR

OUT jack

4 Connect the supplied power cable to this unit

and then plug of the power cable and other components into the AC wall outlet.

For details about connecting the power cable, see page 25.

■ For other connections

• Other speaker combinations ☞ P. 13

• Information on jacks and cable plugs ☞ P. 16

• Information on HDMI™ ☞ P. 17

Digital coaxial

audio output

jack

DVD player

Digital coaxial audio

cable

AV receiver

DVD DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL jack

2 Connect the video cable to the composite

video output jack of your DVD player and DVD VIDEO jack of this unit.

AV receiver

DVD VIDEO jack

Composite video

output jack

DVD player

Video cable

• TV monitor or projector ☞ P. 19

• Other components ☞ P. 20

• External amplifier ☞ P. 22

• Multi-format player or external

decoder ☞ P. 23

• Yamaha iPod universal dock or

Bluetooth wireless audio receiver ☞ P. 23

• FM/AM antennas ☞ P. 24

• XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock ☞ P. 52

• SiriusConnect tuner ☞ P. 57

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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 (page 26). You can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers (page 102).

1 Turn on the video monitor connected to this

unit.

2 Press

MASTER ON/OFF inward to the ON

position on the front panel.

6 To set this unit to the standby mode, press B

MAIN ZONE ON/OFF.

INTRODUCTION

For details about turning on/off this unit and the standby mode, see page 26.

■ For other operations

• Optimizing the speaker parameters

automatically ☞ P. 30

• Basic playback operations ☞ P. 35

• Sound field programs ☞ P. 39

• Pure high-fidelity sounds ☞ P. 46

3 Rotate the

source to “DVD”.

INPUT selector to set the input

4 Start playback of the desired DVD on your

player.

5 Rotate

VOLUME to adjust the volume.

• FM/AM radio tuning ☞ P. 47

• XM Satellite Radio tuning ☞ P. 52

• SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuning ☞ P. 57

• iPod playback ☞ P. 63

• Bluetooth component playback ☞ P. 65

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Rear panel

AB09

Connections

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HDMI

HD DVD

DVR

CBL/ SAT

DVD

BD/

OUT

IN4

IN3

IN2

IN1

MONITOR OUT

REMOTE

GND

DOCK

COMPONENT VIDEO

PHONO

BD/HD DVD

A B C

OUT

CD TV

AUDIO

SIRIUS

DVD

BD/HD DVD

DVD

CBL/SAT

OUT

MD/

(PLAY)

CD-R

(REC)

FRONT(6CH)

SB(8CH)

MULTI CH INPUT

321

SURROUND

DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL

TRIGGER OUT

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

CBL/SAT

SURROUND

FRONT

PRE OUT

BD/

DVD DVR

HD DVD

RS-232C

SINGLE(SB)

SUR.BACK/

PRESENCE

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

Name Page

1 HDMI jacks 17

2 COMPONENT VIDEO jacks 16

3 Audio component jacks 16

REMOTE IN/OUT jacks 23, 99

4 Video component jacks 16

5 ANTENNA terminals 24

6 VOLTAGE SELECTOR

(Asia and General models only)

7 AC IN 25

AC OUTLET(S) 25

8 DOCK terminal 23

9 XM jack (U.S.A. and Canada models only) 52

SIRIUS jack

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

0 DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks 16

A TRIGGER OUT jacks —

B RS-232C terminal —

VIDEO

CBL/ SAT

DVR

OUT OUT

ZONE 2

ZONE OUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

MD/

CD-R

MONITOR OUT

VCR

ININ

S VIDEO

VIDEO

ZONE 3

+++

OPTICAL

987

75Ω UNBAL.

SP1

PRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3

SURROUND BACK/

BI-AMP

SURROUND

FRONT

ANTENNA

GND

SINGLE

SPEAKERS

WRENCH

HOLDER

CENTER

SP2

ZONE 2/ZONE 3

Name Page

C MULTI CH INPUT jacks 23

PRE OUT jacks 22

ZONE OUT jacks 99

Speaker terminals 13

WRENCH HOLDER 15

Notes

• The TRIGGER OUT jacks are control expansion terminals for custom installation.

• The RS-232C terminal is a control expansion terminal for factory use only. Consult your dealer for details.

AC IN

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

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Placing speakers

The speaker layout below shows the speaker setting we recommend.

• 7.1-channel speaker layout is highly recommended for playback of the high definition digital audio sources (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, etc.) with sound field programs.

• We recommend that you add the presence speakers for the effect sounds of the CINEMA DSP sound field program.

7.1-channel speaker layout

80˚

SBL

30˚

60˚

30 cm (12 in) or more

6.1-channel speaker layout

30˚

60˚

80˚

SBR

PREPARATION

SBR

SBL

1.8 m (6 ft)

5.1-channel speaker layout

30˚

60˚

80˚

1.8 m (6 ft)

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1.8 m (6 ft)

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■ Speaker types

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. For 5.1-channel speaker layout, place these speakers farther back compared with the placement in the 7.1channel speaker layout.

Surround back left and right speakers (SBL and SBR)/Surround back speaker (SB)

The surround back speakers supplement the surround speakers and provide more realistic front-to-back transitions. For 6.1-channel speaker layout, surround back left and right channel signals are mixed down and output at the single surround back speaker by configuring the “SUR.B L/R SP” setting (page 76). For 5.1-channel speaker layout, surround back left and right channel signals are output at the surround left and right speakers by configuring the “SUR.B L/R SP” setting (page 76).

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.

■ 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 (page 39). 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” (page 76).

0.5 to 1 m (1 to 3 ft) 0.5 to 1 m (1 to 3 ft)

PRPL

1.8 m (6 ft)

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 (pages 30) or set the “SPEAKER MENU” parameters (page 75) to output the surround sounds at the connected speakers.

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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 (page 26).

• 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 (page 26). You can also use 4-ohm speakers as the front speakers (page 102).

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 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.

■ 7.1-channel speaker connection

Subwoofer

Surround back speakers

Left

Right

Presence speakers

(page 12) or

Zone 2/Zone 3

speakers (page 99)

Center speaker

PREPARATION

SUB

WOOFER

PRE OUT

Right

Left

Surround speakers

SPEAKERS

SP1

PRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3

SURROUND BACK/

+++

BI-AMP

SURROUND

FRONT

CENTER

SINGLE

SP2

ZONE 2/ZONE 3

Zone 2/Zone 3 speakers (page 99)

Right

Left

Front speakers

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■ 6.1-channel speaker connection

Surround back speaker

Subwoofer

Presence speakers (page 12) or Zone 2/Zone 3 speakers (page 99)

SPEAKERS

SP1

PRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3

Center speaker

SUB

WOOFER

PRE OUT

Right

Left

Surround speakers

■ 5.1-channel speaker connection

Subwoofer

Front speakers for the bi-amplification connections (page 15)

SINGLE

Left

CENTER

SP2

ZONE 2/ZONE 3

SURROUND BACK/

+ + +

BI-AMP

SURROUND

FRONT

Right

Front speakers

Presence speakers (page 12) or Zone 2/Zone 3 speakers (page 99)

SPEAKERS

SP1

PRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3

Zone 2/Zone 3 speakers (page 99)

Center speaker

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SUB

WOOFER

PRE OUT

Right

Left

Surround speakers

SINGLE

Left

CENTER

SP2

ZONE 2/ZONE 3

SURROUND BACK/

+++

BI-AMP

SURROUND

FRONT

Right

Front speakers

Zone 2/Zone 3 speakers (page 99)

Connections

■ Connecting the speaker cable

1 Remove 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)

2 Loosen the knob using the supplied speaker

terminal wrench, insert one bare wire into the hole and then tighten the knob.

Loosen Insert

Speaker terminal wrench

Tighten

3 Hook the speaker terminal wrench onto

WRENCH HOLDER on the rear panel of this unit when not in use.

■ Connecting the banana plug (Except U.K., Europe, Asia and Korea models)

Tighten the knob using the supplied speaker terminal wrench and then insert the banana plug into the end of the terminal.

Banana plug

PREPARATION

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.

■ 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.

You can make bi-amplification connections to one speaker system which supports bi-amplification connection as shown below. To activate the connections, configure the “BI-AMP” setting (page 103).

■ Connecting to the SP2 speaker terminals

Connect Zone 2 or Zone 3 speakers to these terminals (page 99).

Open the tab, insert one bare wire into the hole and then close the tab.

Open the tab Insert Close the tab

This unit

SURROUND BACK/

+ +

BI-AMP

SURROUND

FRONT

Front speakers

SINGLE

LeftRight

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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Information on jacks and cable plugs

This unit has three types of audio jacks, three types of video jacks and HDMI jacks. You can choose the connection method depending on the component to be connected.

■ Audio jacks

AUDIO

Left and right analog audio

cable plugs

(Red)(White) (Orange)

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

Coaxial

digital audio

cable plug

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.

COAXIAL jacks

For digital audio signals transmitted via coaxial digital audio cables.

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.

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

Optical

digital

audio cable

plug

■ Video jacks

VIDEO S VIDEO

(Yellow) (Green) (Blue) (Red)

Composite

video cable

plug

S-video

cable plug

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 (P transmitted on separate wires of component video cables.

This unit is equipped with the video conversion function. (page 18)

COMPONENT VIDEO

B, PR) video signals

Component video cable

plugs

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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.

■ HDMI jack and cable plug

HDMI

HDMI cable plug

• 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

this unit to other DVI components.

• You can check the potential problem about the HDMI

connection (page 37).

• This unit is equipped with the video conversion function

(page 18).

↔ DVI-D jack) to connect

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.

• If you turn off the video monitor connected to the HDMI OUT

jack via a DVI connection, the connection may fail.

■ HDMI signal compatibility with this unit

Audio signals

Audio signal

types

2ch Linear PCM

Multi-ch Linear PCM

DSD 2/5.1ch,

Bitstream Dolby Digital,

Bitstream (High definition audio)

• 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 (page 23) – DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL (or COAXIAL)

Audio signal

formats

2ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit

8ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit

2.8224 MHz,1 bit

DTS

Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

Compatible

media

CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, etc.

DVD-Audio, etc.

SACD, etc.

DVD-Video, etc.

Blu-ray Disc, HD DVD, etc.

• Refer to the 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 c omponents.

• 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).

• 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:

– 480i/60 Hz – 576i/50 Hz – 480p/60 Hz – 576p/50 Hz – 720p/60 Hz, 50 Hz – 1080i/60 Hz, 50 Hz – 1080p/60 Hz, 50 Hz, 24Hz

Compatibility with Deep Color and x.v.Color video signals

This unit accepts Deep Color (30 or 36-bit) and x.v.Color video signals. To output those video signals from the HDMI OUT jack without any processing, set “HDMI RES.” to “THRGH” (page 81).

Note

If the video monitor is not compatible with Deep Color or x.v.Color video signals, the video source may not be played back correctly.

■ Default input assignment of HDMI input

jacks

HDMI input jack Assigned input source

IN1 BD/HD DVD

IN2 DVD

IN3 CBL/SAT

IN4 DVR

PREPARATION

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Connections

Audio and video signal flow

■ Audio signal flow

OutputInput

HDMI

DIGITAL AUDIO

(COAXIAL)

DIGITAL AUDIO

(OPTICAL)

AUDI O

Digital

Note

Only the HDMI input jacks support DSD, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signal inputs.

Analog

■ Video signal flow

OutputInput

HDMI

COMPONENT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

Through

• To set the video conversion or change other video settings, configure the “VIDEO MENU” parameters (page 80).

• If different analog video signals are input concurrently, the following priority order will be applied. (1) COMPONENT VIDEO, (2) S VIDEO, (3) VIDEO.

Video conversion

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Connecting a TV monitor or projector

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

Note

If you turn off the video monitor connected to the HDMI OUT jack via a DVI connection, the connection may fail. In this case, the HDMI indicator flashes irregularly.

Connections

To select the types of the audio signals output at the HDMI OUT jack, configure the “HDMI AUDIO” setting (page 80).

PREPARATION

HDMI

OUT

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

AUDIO

L R

VIDEO

DIGITAL INPUT

PRPB

MONITOR OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

Optical outComponent video in

Audio out

HDMI in

Video in

S-video in

(or projector)

Recommended connections Alternative connections

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Connecting other components

■ Connecting audio and video components

This unit has three types of audio jacks, three types of video jacks and HDMI jacks. You can choose the connection method depending on the component to be connected.

HDMI can transmit both digital audio and video over a single HDMI cable.

Video jacks

HDMI jacks

Audio jacks

COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO

HDMI

HD DVD

COMPONENT VIDEO

BD/HD DVD

DVD

A B C

IN4

DVR

IN3

CBL/ SAT

IN2

DVD

IN1

BD/

PHONO

GND

CBL/SAT

CD TV

AUDIO

AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL

Connection example (connecting a DVD player)

PRPBY

S-video

out

DVD player

Video out

HDMI out

Coaxial out

Component out

BD/HD DVD

CBL/SAT

OUT

MD/

(PLAY)

CD-R

(REC)

COAXIAL

321

BD/

DVD DVR

HD DVD

CBL/ SAT

DVR

OUT OUT

MD/

CD-R

VCR

ININ

OPTICAL

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DVD

Optical out

Audio out

L R

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HDMI

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD

IN2

DVD

DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL

VIDEO

DVD

S VIDEO

VIDEO

Recommended connections

Alternative connections

DVD

OPTICAL

Connections

Jacks used for audio and video connections

Recommended connections are indicated by boldface. When connecting a recording component, you need to make additional connections for recording (signal transmission from this unit to the recording component).

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

You can also use the VIDEO AUX jacks (page 24) on the front panel to connect an additional component.

PREPARATION

Component Signal type

Blu-ray Disc or HD DVD player

DVD player Audio/Video HDMI out HDMI IN2 (DVD)

Set-top box Audio/Video HDMI out HDMI IN3 (CBL/SAT)

DVD recorder Audio/Video HDMI out HDMI IN4 (DVR)

Audio/Video HDMI out HDMI IN1 (BD/HD DVD)

Audio Optical out OPTICAL (BD/HD DVD)

Video Component out COMPONENT VIDEO (BD/HD DVD)

Audio Optical out OPTICAL (DVD)

Video Component out COMPONENT VIDEO (DVD)

Audio Optical out OPTICAL (CBL/SAT)

Video Component out COMPONENT VIDEO (CBL/SAT)

Audio Coaxial out COAXIAL (DVR)

Video S-video out S VIDEO (DVR IN)

Audio recording Optical in OPTICAL (DVR)

Video recording S-video in S VIDEO (DVR OUT)

On component On this unit

Audio out (analog) AUDIO (BD/HD DVD)

S-video out S VIDEO (BD/HD DVD)

Video out (composite) VIDEO (BD/HD DVD)

Coaxial out COAXIAL (DVD)

Audio out (analog) AUDIO (DVD)

S-video out S VIDEO (DVD)

Video out (composite) VIDEO (DVD)

Audio out (analog) AUDIO (CBL/SAT)

S-video out S VIDEO (CBL/SAT)

Video out (composite) VIDEO (CBL/SAT)

Audio out (analog) AUDIO (DVR IN)

Video out (composite) VIDEO (DVR IN)

Audio in (analog) AUDIO (DVR OUT)

Video in (composite) VIDEO (DVR OUT)

Jacks to connect

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Connections

Component Signal type

Jacks to connect

On component On this unit

VCR Audio Audio out (analog) AUDIO (VCR IN)

Vid eo S-video out S VIDEO (VCR IN)

Video out (composite) VIDEO (VCR IN)

Audio recording Audio in (analog) AUDIO (VCR OUT)

Video recording S-video in S VIDEO (VCR OUT)

Video in (composite) VIDEO (VCR OUT)

CD player Audio Coaxial out COAXIAL (CD)

Audio out (analog) AUDIO (CD)

MD or CD recorder Audio Audio out (analog) AUDIO (MD/CD-R IN)

Audio recording Optical in OPTICAL (MD/CD-R)

Audio in (analog) AUDIO (MD/CD-R OUT)

Tur nt ab le Audio Audio out (analog) AUDIO (PHONO)

Notes

• Be sure to make the same type of video connections as those made for your TV if the video conversion is disabled. For example, if you connected your TV to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack of this unit, connect other components to the VIDEO jacks.

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

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

• OSD signals are not output at the DVR OUT and VCR OUT jacks and cannot be recorded.

• To make a digital connection to a component other than the default one assigned to each DIGITAL INPUT or DIGITAL OUTPUT jack, configure the “I/O ASSIGNMENT” setting (page 82).

• When connecting a turntable with a low-output MC cartridge to the PHONO jack, use an in-line boosting transformer or MC-head amplifier.

• Connect your turntable to the GND terminal of this unit to reduce noise in the signal.

■ Connecting an external amplifier

This unit has more than enough power for any home use. However, if you want to add more power to the speaker output or if you want to use another amplifier, connect an external amplifier to the PRE OUT jacks. Each PRE OUT jack outputs the same channel signals as the corresponding SPEAKERS terminals.

Notes

• When you make connections to the PRE OUT jacks, do not make any connections to the SPEAKERS terminals.

• Adjust the volume level of the subwoofer with the control on the subwoofer.

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[1] [2]

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

[3] [4]

SURROUND

PRE OUT

[5]

[1] CENTER PRE OUT jack

Center channel output jack.

[2] FRONT PRE OUT jacks

Front channel output jacks.

[3] SURROUND PRE OUT jacks

Surround channel output jacks.

SINGLE(SB)

SUR.BACK/

PRESENCE

Connections

MULTI CH INPUT

SUB

WOOFER

SUB

CENTER

FRONT(6CH)

SURROUND

SB(8CH)

TAPE

MD/

(C)

()

[4] SUR.BACK/PRESENCE PRE OUT jacks

Surround back or presence channel output jacks. When you only connect one external amplifier for the surround back channel, connect it to the SINGLE (SB) jack.

• To output surround back channel signals at these jacks, set “PRESENCE SP“ to “NONE” and “SUR.B L/R SP” to any parameter except “NONE” (page 76).

• To output presence channel signals at these jacks, set “PRESENCE SP“ to “YES” and “SUR.B L/R SP” to “NONE” (page 76).

[5] SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack

Connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier.

■ Connecting a multi-format player or an

external decoder

This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a multi-format player, external decoder, etc. If you set “INPUT CH” to “8ch” (page 83), the analog audio input jacks assigned as “FRONT” can be used as the front channel input jacks.

Notes

• When you select “MULTI CH” as the input source, the digital sound field processor is automatically disabled.

• Since this unit does not redirect signals input at the MULTI CH INPUT jacks to accommodate for missing speakers, connect at least a 5.1-channel speaker system when using this feature.

■ Connecting a Yamaha iPod universal dock or Bluetooth wireless audio receiver

This unit is equipped with the DOCK terminal on the rear panel that allows you to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-11, sold separately) or Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately). Connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock or Bluetooth receiver to the DOCK terminal on the rear panel of this unit using its dedicated cable.

PREPARATION

DOCK

Yamaha iPod universal dock or

Bluetooth wireless audio

receiver

■ Using REMOTE IN/OUT jacks

When the components are the Yamaha products and have the capability of the transmission of the remote control signals, connect the REMOTE IN and REMOTE OUT jack to the remote control input and output jack with the monaural analog mini cable as follows.

Subwoofer out

Center out

Front out (6ch)

Surround back

Surround out

out (8ch)

Multi-format player/

External decoder

* The analog audio input jacks assigned as “FRONT” in

“MULTI CH” (page 83).

Front out (8ch)

LRLR

REMOTE

Remote

control out

Infrared signal

receiver or

Yam ah a

component

Remote control in

Yamah a component (CD or DVD player, etc.)

OUT

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Connections

Using the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel

Use the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel to connect a game console or a video camera to this unit. To reproduce the source signals input at these jacks, select “V-AUX” as the input source.

Caution

Be sure to turn down the volume of this unit and other components before making connections.

PURE DIRECT

STEREO/

SILENT CINEMA S VIDEO VIDEO

PHONES

VIDEO

CATEGORYPRESET/TUNING/CH MONO

MODE

MEMORY

MULTI ZONE

VIDEO AUX

AUDIO

INFO

BAND

ZONE ON/OFF

ZONE CONTROLS

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

OPTICAL

AUDIO

OPTICAL

AUDIO TONE

CONTROLSELECT

S VIDEO

ENTER

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

YPAO

PROGRAM

OPTIMIZER

MIC

INPUT

MAIN ZONE

ON/OFF

OFF

MASTER

VOLUME

Connecting the FM and AM antennas

Both FM and AM indoor antennas are supplied with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength.

Notes

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

• (Asia and General models only) Be sure to set the tuner frequency step according to the frequency spacing in your area (page 103).

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

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

• If you experience poor reception quality, install an outdoor antenna. Consult the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center about outdoor antennas.

Indoor FM

antenna

(supplied)

75Ω UNBAL.

GND

AM loop antenna (supplied)

ANTENNA

S-Video output

Video output

Game console or

video camera

Optical output

output

Audio

Outdoor AM antenna

Use a 5 to 10 m (16 to 33 ft) vinyl-covered wire extended outdoors from a window.

Ground (GND terminal)

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

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Assembling the supplied AM loop antenna

Connections

Connecting the power cable

■ Connecting the AC power cable

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

AC IN

(U.S.A. model)

Connecting the wire of the AM loop antenna

Press and hold

Insert

Release

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.

PREPARATION

To the AC wall outlet

AC OUTLETS

Note

(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.

■ AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)

U.K. and Australia models ..................................... 1 outlet

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

Other models ......................................................... 2 outlets

Use these outlet(s) to supply power to any connected components. Connect the power cable of your other components to these outlet(s). Power to these outlet(s) is supplied when this unit is turned on. However, power to these outlet(s) is cut off when this unit is turned off. For information on the maximum power or the total power consumption of the components that can be connected to these outlet(s), see “Specifications” (page 121).

Memory back-up

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

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Connections

Setting the speaker impedance

Caution

If you are to use 6 ohm speakers, set “SPEAKER IMP.” to “6Ω MIN” as follows BEFORE using this unit. You can also use 4 ohm speakers as the front speakers (page 102).

1 Make sure this unit is turned off.

2 Press and hold

panel and then press AMASTER ON/OFF inward to the ON position.

This unit turns on, and the advanced setup menu appears in the front panel display.

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

3 Rotate the

“SPEAKER IMP.”.

4 Press

5 Press

Note

The setting you made is reflected next time you turn on this unit.

STRAIGHT repeatedly to select

“6Ω MIN”.

MASTER ON/OFF to release it outward to the OFF position to save the new setting and turn off this unit.

STRAIGHT on the front

While holding

down

MASTER

PROGRAM selector to select

Turning this unit on and off

■ Turning on this unit

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

When you turn on this unit by pressing AMASTER ON/ OFF, the main zone is turned on.

■ Turning off this unit

Press AMASTER ON/OFF on the front panel again to release it outward to the OFF position.

■ Set the main zone to the standby mode

Press (or

MAIN ZONE ON/OFF

STANDBY

■ Turning on the main zone from the standby mode

Press BMAIN ZONE ON/OFF (or DPOWER).

• Basically, we recommend that you use the standby mode to turn

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

• BMAIN ZONE ON/OFF, CSTANDBY and DPOWER are

operational only when AMASTER ON/OFF is pressed inward to the ON position.

• When you turn on this unit, there will be a delay for a few

seconds before this unit can reproduce sound.

If there are some problems...

• First, turn off and then turn on this unit again.

• If problems persist, initialize the parameters of this unit (page 115).

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