Yamaha RX-V2500 Owner Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

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

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

1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions

should be read before the product is operated.

2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

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

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions

should be followed.

5 Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use
a clean, dry cloth for cleaning.

6 Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by

the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

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

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

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

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

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

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

10 Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided

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

11 Power Sources – This product should be operated only from

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

12 Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped

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

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

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

14 Lightning – For added protection for this product during a

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

15 Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be

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

16 Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension

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

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

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

18 Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself

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

19 Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the

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

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

product,

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

d) If the product does not operate normally by following

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

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

way, and

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

mance - this indicates a need for service.

20 Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required,

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

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

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

22 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted

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

23 Heat – The product should be situated away from heat

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

Note to CATV system installer:

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

24 Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or

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

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810–20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810–21)

GROUND CLAMPS

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

MAST

GROUND
CLAMP

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

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)

1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS

UNIT!

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

2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

90620.

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

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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual

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

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

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

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

or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from

cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in 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 object may fall onto

this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or
splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place:
– Other components, as they may cause damage and/or

discoloration on the surface of this unit.

– Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire,

damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

– Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid

may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to
this unit.

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

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

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

are complete.

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

possibly causing damage.

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

grasp the plug; do not pull the 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, disconnect the power cable

from the wall outlet during an electrical storm.

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

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

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

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

16 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on

common operating errors before concluding that this unit is
faulty.

17 Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set this unit

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

18 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only)

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

General model ............. AC 110/120/220/230-240 V, 50/60 Hz

Asia model ..................................AC 220/230-240V, 50/60 Hz

WARNING

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

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even
if this unit itself is turned off. This state is called the
standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to
consume a very small quantity of power.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

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

IMPORTANT

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

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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

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

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

Installing batteries in the remote controls.................. 3

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

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

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

Using the remote control ........................................... 8

Front panel display .................................................... 9

Rear panel ................................................................ 11

PREPARATION

SPEAKER SETUP ............................................... 12

Speaker placement ................................................... 12

Speaker connections ................................................ 13

CONNECTIONS .................................................. 17

Before connecting components................................ 17

Connecting video components................................. 18

Connecting audio components................................. 21

Connecting the antennas .......................................... 23

Connecting the power cable..................................... 24

Speaker impedance setting ...................................... 25

Turning on the power............................................... 25

AUTO SETUP....................................................... 26

Introduction.............................................................. 26

Optimizer microphone setup.................................... 26

Starting the setup ..................................................... 27

Confirming the results ............................................. 29

BASIC OPERATION

PLAYBACK.......................................................... 32

Basic operations....................................................... 32

Selecting sound field programs ............................... 33

Additional operations............................................... 34

Selecting input modes.............................................. 39

TUNING ................................................................ 40

Automatic and manual tuning.................................. 40

Presetting stations .................................................... 41

Selecting preset stations........................................... 43

Exchanging preset stations ...................................... 43

RECORDING ....................................................... 44

SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM

DESCRIPTIONS...............................................45

For movie/video sources.......................................... 45

For music sources .................................................... 48

ADVANCED OPERATION

ADVANCED OPERATIONS ..............................49

Using the sleep timer ............................................... 49

SYSTEM OPTIONS .............................................50

Changing parameter settings ................................... 52

Input Select .............................................................. 53

Manual setup: Sound ............................................... 55

Manual setup: Basic................................................. 58

Manual setup: Option .............................................. 62

System Memory....................................................... 64

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ...................66

Control area ............................................................. 66

Setting remote control codes ................................... 67

Programming codes from other remote controls

(Learn) ................................................................. 69

Changing source names in the display window....... 71

Using the Macro feature .......................................... 72

Clearing function sets .............................................. 74

Clearing individual functions .................................. 75

Controlling each component.................................... 77

ZONE 2/ZONE 3

(U.S.A., CANADA, U.K., EUROPE AND

AUSTRALIA MODELS ONLY) .....................78

Zone 2/Zone 3 connections...................................... 78

Remote controlling Zone 2/Zone 3.......................... 79

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS ..................81

Advanced setup menu.............................................. 81

Front panel display system options menu................ 82

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS ......86

What is a sound field? ............................................. 86

Changing parameter settings ................................... 86

SOUND FIELD PARAMETER

DESCRIPTIONS...............................................87

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................92

GLOSSARY...........................................................97

Audio formats .......................................................... 97

Sound field programs............................................... 98

Audio information ................................................... 99

Video signal information ....................................... 100

PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER

INFORMATION .............................................101

SPECIFICATIONS.............................................102

PREPARATIONINTRODUCTION

OPERATION

BASIC

SOUND FIELD

PROGRAMS

OPERATION

ADVANCED

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

1

FEATURES

FEATURES

Built-in 7-channel power amplifier

◆ Minimum RMS Output Power

(0.04% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
Front: 130 W + 130 W
Center: 130 W
Surround: 130 W + 130 W
Surround Back: 130 W + 130 W

Sound field features

◆ Proprietary YAMAHA technology for the creation of
sound fields

◆ THX Select

◆ Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX decoder

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

DTS Neo:6 decoder, DTS 96/24

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

◆ Virtual CINEMA DSP

◆ SILENT CINEMA

™

Sophisticated AM/FM tuner

◆ 40-station random access preset tuning

◆ Automatic preset tuning

◆ Preset station shifting capability (preset editing)

◆ RDS: Radio Data System receiving capability

(U.K. and Europe models only)

Other features

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

◆ 192-kHz/24-bit D/A converter

◆ GUI (graphical user interface) menus that allow you to

optimize this unit to suit your individual audio/video
system

◆ 6 or 8-channel additional input jacks for discrete multi
channel input

◆ Short message function

◆ PURE DIRECT for pure fidelity sound with analog and

PCM sources

◆ S-video signal input/output capability

◆ Component video input/output capability

◆ Video signal conversion (composite video ↔

S-video → component video) capability for monitor
out

◆ Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks

◆ Sleep timer

◆ Cinema and music night listening mode

◆ Remote control with preset remote control codes and

learning/macro capability

◆ Zone 2/Zone 3 custom installation facility
(U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Europe and Australia models
only)

• y indicates a tip for your operation.

• Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the main unit or on the remote control. In cases when the button
names differ between the main unit and the remote control, the button name on the remote control is given in parentheses.

• This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part as a result of improvements, etc. In
case of differences between the manual and product, the product has priority.

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

“SILENT CINEMA” is a trademark of YAMAHA
CORPORATION.

“DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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

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.

2

GETTING STARTED

1

3

2

GETTING STARTED

Supplied accessories

Please check that you received all of the following parts.

Remote control Batteries (4)

POWER POWER POWER

A

PHONO TUNER CD

V-AUX

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

+

TV VOL

–

TV MUTE TV INPUT

TOP

TITLE

RETURN

STEREO

THX

5678

1

90

FREQ/RDS EON MODE PTY SEEK START

REC

DISC SKIP

SYSTEM

STANDBY

AVTV

SLEEP

INPUT MODE

B

MULTI CH IN

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE

CD-R

SELECT

AMP

+

+

SOURCE

VOL

CH

TV

–

–

A/B/C/D/E

MUTE

PURE DIRECT

EXIT

MENU

NIGHT

ENTER

AUDIO

STRAIGHT

DISPLAY

EFFECT

MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE

3421

STANDARD SELECT EXTD. SUR

2B

SPEAKERSMEMORY

A

ENT.

+10

CLEAR

LEARN

MACROONOFF

RE–NAME

(AAA, LR03)

Speaker terminal wrench

75-ohm/300-ohm
antenna adapter

(U.K. model only)

Power cable

Optimizer microphone

AM loop antenna

INTRODUCTION

Indoor FM antenna

(U.S.A., Canada, China,

Korea, Asia and General

models)

Indoor FM antenna

(U.K., Europe and
Australia models)

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Installing batteries in the remote controls

1 Press the part and slide the battery

compartment cover off.

2 Insert four supplied batteries (AAA, LR03)

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

3 Slide the cover back until it snaps into place.

Notes on batteries

• Change all of the batteries if you notice conditions such as the
operation range of the remote control decreases, the indicator
does not flash, or its light or display window become 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.

3

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

1 24 0

INPUT

STANDBY

/ON

SPEAKERS

A

MULTI CHBINPUT MODE

INPUT

ABC EF

3 9

PURE DIRECT

A/B/C/D/E

OPTIMIZER

MIC

PRESET/
TUNING

YPAO

G

SOURCE/
REMOTE

MD/TAPEDVD

CD-R

DTV

VCR 1

DVR/

VCR2

REC OUT/ZONE 2

TUNER

CD

CBL/SAT

DHI LKJ

6785

PRESET
/TUNING

EDIT

SILENT CINEMA

PHONES

FM/AM

MEMORY

MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO

S VIDEO VIDEO L

TUNING

MODE

VIDEO AUX

ZONE ON/OFF
MAIN ZONE 2

AUDIO R OPTICAL

RDS MODE

/FREQ

(U.K. and Europe models only)

(U.S.A. model)

VOLUME

PROGRAM

TONE CONTROL STRAIGHT

EFFECT

M N

EON PTY SEEK

MODE START

PQRO

1 STANDBY/ON

Turns on this unit or sets it to the standby mode. When you
turn on this unit, you will hear a click and there will be a 6
to 7 second delay before this unit can reproduce sound.

Note

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

2 INPUT selector

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

3 PURE DIRECT

Turns on or off the PURE DIRECT mode. Lights up when
turned on (see page 37).

4 Front panel display

Shows information about the operational status of this
unit.

5 PRESET/TUNING EDIT

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

4

6 FM/AM

Switches the reception band between FM and AM.

7 MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM)

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

8 TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO)

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

9 Remote control sensor

Receives signals from the remote control.

0 VOLUME

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

A SPEAKERS A/B

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

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

B MULTI CH INPUT

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

C INPUT MODE

Sets the priority (AUTO, DTS, ANALOG) for the type of
signals received when one component is connected to two
or more of this unit’s input jacks (see page 39).

D REC OUT/ZONE 2

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

Selects the source you want to direct to the audio/video
recorder and ZONE 2 outputs independently of the source
you are listening to or watching in the main room. When
set to the SOURCE/REMOTE position, the input source is
directed to all outputs. The source in Zone 2 and the
source you record are always identical

REC OUT (other models)

Selects the source you want to direct to the audio/video
recorder independent of the source you are listening to or
watching. When set to the SOURCE/REMOTE position,
the input source is directed to all outputs.

E OPTIMIZER MIC jack

Use to connect and input audio signals from the supplied
microphone for use with the AUTO SETUP function (see
page 26).

F A/B/C/D/E

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

G PRESET/TUNING l / h

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

H PHONES (SILENT CINEMA) jack

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

I VIDEO AUX jacks

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

J ZONE ON/OFF (MAIN)

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

Turns the main unit on or to the standby mode (see
page 80).

K ZONE ON/OFF (ZONE 2)

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

Turns Zone 2 on or to the standby mode (see page 80).

L TONE CONTROL

Use to adjust the bass/treble balance for the front left/right
and center channels (see page 34).

M PROGRAM

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

N STRAIGHT/EFFECT

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

■ U.K. and Europe models only

O RDS MODE/FREQ

Press this button when the unit is receiving an RDS station
to cycle the display mode between the PS mode, PTY
mode, RT mode, CT mode (if the station offers those RDS
data service) and/or the frequency display mode.

P EON

Press this button to select a radio program type (NEWS,
INFO, AFFAIRS, SPORT) to tune in automatically.

Q PTY SEEK MODE

Press this button to set the unit to the PTY SEEK mode.

R PTY SEEK START

Press this button to begin searching for a station after the
desired program type has been selected in the PTY SEEK
mode.

■ Opening and closing the front panel

door

When you want to use the controls behind the front panel
door, open the door by gently pressing on the lower part of
the panel. Keep the door closed when not using these
controls.

To open, press gently on the lower part of the panel.

INTRODUCTION

5

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Remote control

This section describes the function of each control on the
remote control used to control this unit. To operate other
components, see “REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES” on
page 66.

1

2

POWER POWER POWER

AVTV

A

B

STANDBY

INPUT MODE

SYSTEM

SLEEP

E

F
G

H

PHONO TUNER CD

MULTI CH IN

I

V-AUX

3

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

A

B

C

PRESET

+

+

CH

TV VOL

–

–

A/B/C/D/E

TV MUTE TV INPUT

TOP

TITLE

ENTER

RETURN

STEREO

MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE

THX

STANDARD SELECT

5678

1

2 B

90

FREQ/RDS EON MODE PTY SEEK START

REC

DISC SKIP

LEARN

MACROONOFF

D

1 Infrared window

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

2 Transmission indicator

Flashes while the remote control is sending signals.

EXIT

MENU

DISPLAY

3421

A

+10

+

VOL

–

MUTE

SPEAKERSMEMORY

CLEAR

CD-R

SELECT

AMP

SOURCE

TV

PURE DIRECT

NIGHT

AUDIO

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

EXTD. SUR

ENT.

RE–NAME

J

K

L

M

N
O

P
Q

R

S

t

X

U
V
W

3 Input selector buttons

Select the input source and change the control area.

4 Display window

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

5 PRESET +/–

Selects preset station numbers when this unit is in tuner
mode.

6 LIGHT button

Press to light up remote control buttons and display
window.

7 A/B/C/D/E

Selects preset groups when this unit is in tuner mode.

8 TOP

Selects the graphical user interface (GUI) mode for your
video monitor.

9 Cursor buttons k / n / l / h / ENTER

Use to select and adjust DSP program parameters or GUI
menu items.

0 RETURN

Returns to the upper directory when in the front panel
display menu mode.

A Sound field program/Numeric buttons

Use to select sound field programs or input numbers.
Use numbers 1 through 8 to select preset stations when
this unit is in tuner mode.

B MEMORY 1/2

Use to recall favorite sound field programs, YPAO settings
or additional preset stations (see page 65).

C MACRO ON/OFF

Turns the macro function on and off.

D MACRO

Use to program a series of operations for control by a
single button (see page 72).

E STANDBY

Sets this unit in the standby mode.

F SYSTEM POWER

Turns on the power of this unit.

G INPUT MODE

Sets the priority (AUTO, DTS, ANALOG) for the type of
signals received when one component is connected to two
or more of this unit’s input jacks (see page 39).

H SLEEP

Sets the sleep timer.

6

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

I MULTI CH IN

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

J SELECT k/n

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

K VOL +/–

Increases or decreases the volume level.

L AMP/SOURCE/TV

Selects the component you want to control with the
remote control.

AMP: Set to this position to operate this unit.
SOURCE: Set to this position to operate the component

selected with an input selector button.
TV: Set to this position to operate the television.
To set the remote control codes for components, see
page 67.

M MUTE

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

N PURE DIRECT

Turns on or off PURE DIRECT mode (see page 37).

O EXIT

Use to exit the graphical user interface (GUI) mode.

P NIGHT

Turns on or off the night listening modes (see page 37).

W LEARN

Used to set up the remote control code or program
functions from other remote controls (see page 69).

■ U.K. and Europe models only

X RDS tuning buttons

(Available when this unit is in tuner mode)

FREQ/RDS

Press this button when the unit is receiving an RDS station
to cycle the display between the PS mode, PTY mode, RT
mode, CT mode (if the station offers those RDS data
services) and/or the frequency display.

EON

Press this button to select a radio program type (NEWS,
INFO, AFFAIRS, SPORT) to tune in automatically.

PTY SEEK MODE

Press this button to set the unit to the PTY SEEK mode.

PTY SEEK START

Press this button to begin searching for a station after the
desired program type has been selected in the PTY SEEK
mode.

INTRODUCTION

Q DISPLAY

Use to enter into the front panel display menu mode.

R STRAIGHT/EFFECT

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

S EXTD. SUR

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

T SPEAKERS A/B

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

U RE-NAME

Used to change the input source name in the display
window (see page 71).

V CLEAR

Used to clear functions acquired when using the learn,
macro and rename features, or setting remote control
codes (see page 74).

7

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Using the remote control

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

AUDIO R OPTICAL

ZONE ON/OFF
MAIN ZONE 2

VOLUME

PROGRAM

TONE CONTROL STRAIGHT

30 30

INPUT

PURE DIRECT

STANDBY

/ON

SOURCE
/REMOTE

MD/TAPEDVD

DTV

CBL/SAT

SPEAKERS

MULTI CHBINPUT MODE

A

INPUT

VCR 1
DVR
/VCR2

REC OUT/ZONE 2

Approximately 6 m (20 feet)

PRESET/

PRESET

TUNING

TUNING

/TUNING

MODE

A/B/C/D/E

FM/AM

MEMORY

CD-R

TUNER

EDIT

MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO

CD

S VIDEO VIDEO L

SILENT CINEMA

YPAO

OPTIMIZER

PHONES

MIC

VIDEO AUX

■ Handling the remote control

• Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote
control.

• Do not drop the remote control.

• Do not leave or store the remote control in the
following types of conditions:
– high humidity such as near a bath
– high temperature such as near a heater or stove
– extremely low temperature
– dusty places

EFFECT

8

Front panel display

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

135678

V–AUX

96

MATRIX

24

DISCRETE

THX

PCM

DIGITAL
PL
EX

PL

PL x

AFGHK

1 Decoder indicators

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

2 Sound field indicators

Light to indicate the active DSP sound fields.

Presence DSP sound field

Left surround
DSP sound field

Surround/surround back DSP sound field

2

DVR/VCR2

ZONE2
ZONE3

ZONE4

SLEEP

BE

VCR 1

NIGHT

VIRTUAL

C

DIJ

PQ

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

CBL/SAT

SP
A B

4

SILENT
CINEMA

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

YPAO
HiFi DSP

CD–R CD TUNER

STEREO

EON

PS PTY RT CT

PTY HOLD

AUTO

TUNED

MEMORY

(U.K. and Europe models only)

MUTE

96/24

ft
mS

LFE

dB

LM

PHONO

VOLUME

LL C R
SL SB SR

NO0

dB

A PCM indicator

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

B SLEEP indicator

Lights up while the sleep timer is on.

C VIRTUAL indicator

Listening position

Right surround
DSP sound field

Lights up when Virtual CINEMA DSP is active (see
page 38).

D Headphones indicator

9

INTRODUCTION

Lights up when headphones are connected.

3 NIGHT indicator

Lights up when you select night listening mode.

4 Input source indicators

A cursor lights to show the current input source.

5 CINEMA DSP indicator

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

6 YPAO indicator

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

7 AUTO indicator

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

8 STEREO indicator

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

9 VOLUME level indicator

Indicates the volume level.

0 THX indicator

E SP A B indicators

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

F SILENT CINEMA indicator

Lights up when headphones are connected and a sound
field program is selected (see page 34).

G Multi-information display

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

H HiFi DSP indicator

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

I MEMORY indicator

Blinks to show a station can be stored.

J TUNED indicator

Lights up when this unit is tuned into a station.

K MUTE indicator

Blinks while the MUTE function is on.

Lights up when a THX program is selected.

9

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

L 96/24 indicator

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

M LFE indicator

Lights up when the input signal contains an LFE signal.

N Input channel indicators

Indicate the channel components of current digital input
signal.

O Presence and surround back speaker

indicators

Indicate the connection of presence and/or surround back
speakers when using the Auto Setup setting (page 26) or
Speaker Level setting (page 61).

P ZONE 2/ZONE 3 indicators

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

Light up when Zone 2 or Zone 3 power is on.

Q RDS indicators

(U.K. and Europe models only)

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

10

Rear panel

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

1234678 9

DIGITAL OUTPUT

OPTICAL

MD/TAPE

CD-R

CD

DVD

DTV

CBL/SAT

CD

DVD

DVR/
VCR 2

COAXIAL

DIGITAL INPUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD

DTVDTV

CBL/
SAT

MONITOR
OUT

TUNER

S VIDEO

FM ANT

75Ω
UNBAL.

GND

AM
ANT

P

R

PB Y

MONITOR

VIDEO

DVD

DTV

CBL/
SAT

VCR 1

OUT

DVR/VCR 2

OUT

ZONE 2

AUDIOVIDEO

R

IN

IN

ZONE 3

L

IN

(

PLAY

MD/TAPE

OUT
(

REC
IN

(

PLAY

CD-R

OUT
(

REC

CD

PHONO

FRONT (6 ch)/ SB (8 ch)

SURROUND

AUDIO

R

)

)

)

)

MULTI CH INPUTOUTPUT

A

1 DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks

See page 21 for details.

2 Antenna terminals

See page 23 for connection information.

3 Video component jacks

See pages 18 and 20 for connection information.

4 Audio component jacks

See page 21 for connection information.

5 Speaker terminal wrench hook

Use to store the speaker terminal wrench when not in use.

6 RS-232C terminal

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

This is a control expansion terminal for commercial use.
Consult you dealer for details.

L

CENTERSUB WOOFER

5

REMOTE

CONTROL OUT

2

GND

RS-232C

R

FRONT

R

SURROUND

SUB

CENTER

WOOFER

R

SURROUND BACK/PRESENCE

PRE OUT

R

FRONT

L

R

L

R

L

1

OUT

IN IN OUT

+

–

+

–

+

+

–

SURROUND BACK SINGLE

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

21

+12V 15mA MAX.

+

–

A

B

L

L

L

–

R

–

PRESENCE/ZONE 2

CENTER

+

L

+

–

++––

+

–

FEDCB

0 AC INLET

Use this inlet to plug in the supplied power cable (see
page 24).

A DIGITAL INPUT jacks

See pages 18, 20 and 21 for details.

B ZONE 2 / ZONE 3 OUTPUT jacks

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

See page 78 for details.

C MULTI CH INPUT jacks

See page 19 for connection information.

D PRE OUT jacks

See page 22 for connection information.

E Speaker terminals

See page 13 for connection information.

0

INTRODUCTION

AC IN

AC OUTLETS

(U.S.A. model)

7 REMOTE 1/2 IN/OUT jacks

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

See page 78 for details.

8 CONTROL OUT jacks

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

These are control expansion terminals for commercial use.

9 AC OUTLET(S)

Use to supply power to your other A/V components (see
page 24).

F PRESENCE/ZONE 2 speaker terminals

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

PRESENCE speaker terminals
(other models)

See page 13 for connection information.

11

SPEAKER SETUP

+

SPEAKER SETUP

Speaker placement

For best results, place the speakers as illustrated below.

PL

FL

SL

SL

More than 30 cm (12 in)

.

1.8 m (6 ft)

80˚

SBL

C

30˚

60˚

SBR

y

The illustrations show the standard speaker setting recommended
by the ITU-R (see page 99). You can use it to enjoy CINEMA
DSP, multi-channel audio sources, and THX.

Front speakers (FR and FL)

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

PR

FR

SR

SR

1.8 m (6 ft)

Surround speakers (SR and SL)

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

Surround back speakers (SBR and SBL)

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

Subwoofer

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

Presence speakers (PR and PL)

Presence speakers supplement the sound from the front
speakers with extra ambient effects produced by CINEMA
DSP (see page 45). These effects include sounds that
filmmakers intend to locate a little farther back behind the
screen in order to create more theater-like ambience. Place
these speakers at the front of the room about 0.5 - 1 m
(1 - 3 ft) outside the front speakers, facing slightly
inwards, and about 1.8 m (6 ft) above the floor.

Note

Surround back and presence speakers do not output sound
simultaneously. You can set to prioritize either set of speakers in
the Sound menu (see page 57).

Center speaker (C)

The center speaker is for the center channel sounds
(dialog, vocals, etc.). If for some reason it is not practical
to use a center speaker, you can do without it. Best results,
however, are obtained with the full system. Align the front
face of the center speaker with the front face of your video
monitor. Place the speaker centrally between the front
speakers and as close to the monitor as possible, such as
directly over or under it.

12

■ Di-pole speaker layout

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

FL

SL

:Di-pole speaker

:Direction of di-pole speaker

C

30˚ 30˚

SBL

FR

SR

SBR

SPEAKER SETUP

Speaker connections

Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R),
“+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are
faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the
polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound
will be unnatural and lack bass.

CAUTION

• If you will use 6 ohm speakers, be sure to set
this unit’s speaker impedance setting to
6 ohms before using (see page 25). If you will
use 8 ohm speakers, use this unit’s initial
setting for speaker impedance.

• Before connecting the speakers, make sure that this
unit is disconnected from the power source.

• 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.

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

PREPARATION

10 mm (3/8 in)

1

2

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

insulation from each of the speaker cables.

2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable together

to prevent short circuits.

3 Loosen the knob.

The supplied speaker terminal wrench is useful for
loosening or tightening knobs.

4 Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side

of each terminal.

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SPEAKER SETUP

5 Tighten the knob to secure the wire.

Speaker terminal wrench

5

4

3

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

■ Connecting to PRESENCE/ZONE 2 or
PRESENCE speaker terminals

1

3

2

1 Open the tab.

2 Insert one bare wire into the hole of each

terminal.

3 Return the tab to secure the wire.

■ Banana plug connections

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

Banana plug

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

y

You can also use banana plugs with the PRESENCE/ZONE 2 and
PRESENCE speaker terminals. Open the tab, then insert one
banana plug connector into the hole of each terminal. Do not
attempt to close the tabs after connecting the banana plugs.

14

10

SPEAKER SETUP

9

2

4

3

1

7

8

Speaker layout

5

6

Front speakers (A)

LeftRight

Subwoofer with

built-in amplifier

Center

speaker

Front

speakers

PREPARATION

(B)

R

FRONT

R

SURROUND

SUB
WOOFER

R

SURROUND BACK/PRESENCE

PRE OUT

CENTER

231

+

+

R

FRONT

+

L

+

R

L

+

R

L

–

–

A

–

–

B

SURROUND

–

–

SURROUND BACK SINGLE

SPEAKERS

L

L

L

–

R

–

PRESENCE/ZONE 2

CENTER

+

L

+

++––

+

4

(U.S.A. model)

7 8 65 109

Surround speakers

LeftRight LeftRight

Surround back speakers

Presence speakers

LeftRight

• You can connect both surround back and presence speakers to this unit, but they do not output sound simultaneously.You can set
to prioritize either set of speakers in the Sound menu (see page 57).

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

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

15

SPEAKER SETUP

■ FRONT terminals

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

Note

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

Bi-wired connection

The unit also allows you to make bi-wired connections to
one speaker system. Use two pairs of speaker cables for
each speaker (one pair for the woofer and one pair for the
tweeter/mid-range). To use the bi-wired connections, press
SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B on the front panel so
that both SP A and B light up on the front panel display.

Bi-wired connection

+

–

A

–

B

L

+

–

FRONT

++–

R

■ CENTER terminals

Connect a center speaker to these terminals.

■ SURROUND terminals

Connect surround speakers to these terminals.

■ SUBWOOFER jack

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

■ SURROUND BACK terminals

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

■ PRESENCE terminals

Connect presence speakers to these terminals.

Note

(U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Europe and Australia models only)
You can also use these terminals to connect Zone 2 speakers (see
page 63).

This unit

16

CONNECTIONS

Before connecting components

CAUTION

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

■ Cable indications

For analog signals

left analog cables

right analog cables

L

R

CONNECTIONS

■ Video jacks

This unit has three types of video jacks. Connection
depends on the availability of input jacks on your monitor.
The signals input through the S VIDEO jacks on this unit
are automatically converted for output through the VIDEO
jacks. When
signals input through the VIDEO jacks can be output
through the S VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO jacks.
Likewise, signals input through the S VIDEO jacks can
also be output through the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks.

“Video Conv.” is set to “On” (see page 62),

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

PR PB Y

PREPARATION

For digital signals

optical cables

coaxial cables

For video signals

video cables

S-video cables

O

C

V

S

V

■ Analog jacks

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

■ Digital jacks

This unit has digital jacks for direct transmission of digital
signals through either coaxial or fiber optic cables. You
can use the digital jacks to input PCM, Dolby Digital and
DTS bitstreams. When you connect components to both
the COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks, priority is given to
the input signals from the COAXIAL jack. All digital
input jacks are compatible with 96-kHz sampling digital
signals.

Note

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

VIDEO jack

For conventional composite video signals.

S VIDEO jack

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

COMPONENT VIDEO jacks

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

B, PR) to provide the best quality in

picture reproduction.

Signal flow inside this unit

Input

COMPONENT
VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

Only when “Video Conv.” is set to “On”
(see page 62)

Output

(MONITOR OUT)

Note

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

17

CONNECTIONS

Connecting video components

■ Connections for DVD playback

Coaxial out

Optical out Video out

C

O

DVD player

Audio out

S VIDEO

VIDEO

DVD

LR

AUDIOVIDEO

R

L

Video

monitor

DVD

Video in

COMPONENT VIDEO

Y

DVD

P

R

P

B

DVD

(U.S.A. model)

MONITOR
OUT

MONITOR

ZONE 3

OUTPUT

18

CONNECTIONS

■ Connecting to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks

This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (left and right FRONT, CENTER, left and right SURROUND and
SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a multi-format player, external decoder, sound processor or pre­amplifier.
If you set Multi CH Assign: Input Channels to 8ch (see page 54), you can use input jacks assigned as Multi CH Assign:
Front Input (page 54) together with the MULTI CH INPUT jacks to input 8 channels.
Connect the output jacks on your multi-format player or external decoder to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. Be sure to
match the left and right outputs to the left and right input jacks for the front and surround channels.

For 6-channel input For 8-channel input

FRONT(6CH)/SB(8CH)

SURROUND

SUB WOOFER

MULTI CH INPUT

Subwoofer

LR

out

Multi-format player/

External decoder

Front
out

CENTER

Center
out

LR

Surround
out

Surround
back out

FRONT(6CH)/SB(8CH)

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

MULTI CH INPUT

Subwoofer
out

Center
out

Multi-format player/

External decoder

LRLR

Surround out

R

L

Front out

DVD

DTV

CBL
/SAT

VCR 1

IN

DVR/

VCR 2

R

L

IN

IN
(

PLAY

MD/TAPE

OUT
(

REC
IN
(

PLAY

CD-R

CD

AUDIOAU DIO

R

L

)

)

)

Notes

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

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

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

PREPARATION

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CONNECTIONS

■ Connections for other video components

Optical out

Cable TV or

Audio out

satellite tuner

Video out

O

AUDI OVIDEO

CBL/

SAT

IN

VCR 1

OUT

CBL/SAT

COMPONENT VIDEO

DTVDTV

CBL/
SAT

LR

DVR/
VCR 2

COAXIAL

DIGITAL INPUT

C

Video in

Video out

Coaxial out

■ VIDEO AUX jacks (on the front panel)

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

DVD recorder

or VCR

S VIDEO VIDEO

L AUDIO R OPTICAL

VIDEO AUX

V

S

L

(U.S.A. model)

Audio in

Audio out

O

R

Optical out

Audio out R
Audio out L

Video out

S-video out

LR LR

Game
console or
video camera

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Connecting audio components

■ Connections for audio components

Optical in

CD recorder

CONNECTIONS

O

Optical in

MD recorder or

tape deck

Audio in Audio out

O

DIGITAL OUTPUT

OPTICAL

MD/TAP E

CD-R

CD

CD

DIGITAL INPUT

LRLRLR LR

IN

(

)

PLAY

MD/TAPE

OUT

(

)

REC

IN

(

)

PLAY

CD-R

OUT

(

)

REC

CD

PHONO

R

AUDI O

Audio inAudio out

PREPARATION

L

GND

(U.S.A. model)

O

Coaxial out

C

Optical out

Audio out

CD player

■ Connecting a turntable

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

LRLR

Audio out

GND

Turnt ab le

y

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

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CONNECTIONS

■ Connecting to an external amplifier

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

Notes

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

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

• If SPEAKERS A is turned off and Multi Zone: Speaker B is set
to “Zone B” (see page 63), signals will only be output from the
FRONT PRE OUT jacks.

PRE OUT

CENTER

L

L

5

L

1

2

3

4

R

FRONT

R

SURROUND

SUB
WOOFER

R

SURROUND BACK/PRESENCE

1 FRONT PRE OUT jacks

Front channel line output jacks.

2 SURROUND PRE OUT jacks

Surround channel line output jacks.

3 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack

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

4 SURROUND BACK/PRESENCE PRE OUT

jacks

Surround back or presence channel line output jacks. If
you only connect one external amplifier for the surround
back channel, connect it to the left (L) jack.

5 CENTER PRE OUT jack

Center channel line output jack.

Notes

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

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

• Some signals may not be output from the SUBWOOFER PRE
OUT jack depending on the Speaker Set settings (see page 58).

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Connecting the antennas

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

CONNECTIONS

3 Orient the AM loop antenna for the best

reception.

AM loop antenna

(included)

TUNER

FM ANT

75Ω
UNBAL.

GND

AM

ANT

COMPONENT VIDEO

P

R

PB Y

DVD

DTVDTV

CBL/
SAT

MONITOR
OUT

Ground (GND terminal)

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

Indoor FM antenna
(included)

GND terminal to a good earth

■ Connecting the AM loop antenna

1 Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it

to the terminals on this unit.

Notes

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

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

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

■ 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter

(U.K. model only)

1 Open the cover of the

included 75-ohm/300-ohm
antenna adapter.

2 Cut the external sleeve

of the 75-ohm coaxial
cable and prepare it for

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

Unit:
mm (in)

connection.

3 Cut the lead wire and

remove it.

Lead wire

PREPARATION

2 Press and hold the tab to insert the AM loop

antenna lead wires into the AM ANT and GND
terminals.

4 Insert the cable

wire into the slot,
and clamp it with
pliers.

Insert the wire
into the slot

5 Snap the cover into place.

Clamp

Clamp

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting the power cable

AC OUTLETS

(U.S.A. model)

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

E

G

TA

L

VO

R

TO

LEC

2

SE

■ Connecting the AC power cable

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

CAUTION

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

■ AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)

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

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

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

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

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

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

■ VOLTAGE SELECTOR
(Asia and General models only)

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

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

Asia model........................... AC 220/230–240V, 50/60 Hz

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■ Memory back-up

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

(General model)

CONNECTIONS

SELECT

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

V-AUX

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE

CD-R

PHONO TUNER CD

MULTI CH IN

POWER POWER POWER

SYSTEM

STANDBY

AVTV

SLEEP

INPUT MODE

A

B

AMP

Speaker impedance setting

Be sure this unit is in the standby mode.

1 On the front panel, while holding down

STRAIGHT/EFFECT, press STANDBY/ON.

“SP IMP.–8ΩMIN” appears on the front panel
display.

STRAIGHT

STANDBY

/ON

EFFECT

SP IMP.-8 MIN

2 Press STRAIGHT/EFFECT to select the

impedance of your speakers.

You can select either 6 ohms or 8 ohms.

3 Press STANDBY/ON to exit the setting.

This unit will be set to the standby mode.

Note

Speaker impedance setting function is located in the Advanced
menu (see page 81).

CAUTION

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

Turning on the power

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

1

INPUT

PURE DIRECT

MEMORY

MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO

S VIDEO

TUNING
MODE

VIDEO AUDIO OPTICALLR

VIDEO AUX

ZONE ON/OFF
MAIN ZONE 2

/

SOURCE

PRESET

MULTI CH
INPUT

CBL/SAT

VCR 1

DVR

/VCR2

REC OUT /ZONE 2

/REMOTE

DVD

MD/TAPE

D–TV

INPUT MODE

PRESET

TUNING

A/B/C/D/E

/TUNING

CD–R

TUNER

CD

FM/AM

EDIT

SILENT CINEMA

YPAO

OPTIMIZER

MIC

PHONES

SPEAKERS

A B

STANDBY

/

ON

1

1 Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER on the

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

SYSTEM

STANDBY

/ON

Front panel

or

POWER

Remote control

VOLUME

PROGRAM

TONE CONTROL

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

(U.S.A. model)

PREPARATION

2 Turn on the video monitor connected to this

unit.

Note

Press STANDBY/ON again (STANDBY on the remote control)
to enter the standby mode.

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AUTO SETUP

YPAO

AUTO SETUP

Introduction

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

Notes

• Please be advised that it is normal for loud test tones to be
output during the auto setup procedure.

• If auto setup stops and error messages appear on the screen,
follow the troubleshooting on page 30.

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

Wiring

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

Distance

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

Size

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

Equalizing

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

Level

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

Optimizer microphone setup

1 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone

to the OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front
panel.

(U.S.A. model)

VIDEO AUDIO OPTICALL R

VIDEO AUX

ZONE ON/OFF
MAIN ZONE 2

CBL/SAT

VCR 1

DVR

/VCR2

SOURCE

/REMOTE

DVD

D–TV

REC OUT /ZONE 2

MD/TAPE

CD–R

TUNER

CD

A/B/C/D/E

OPTIMIZER

/

PRESET

PRESET

TUNING

/TUNING

EDIT

SILENT CINEMA

YPAO

MIC

FM/AM

PHONES

TUNING

MEMORY

MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO

S VIDEO

Notes

• After you have completed the auto setup procedure, be sure to
disconnect the optimizer microphone.

• The optimizer microphone is sensitive to heat.
– Keep it away from direct sunlight.
– Do not place it on top of this unit.

2 Place the optimizer microphone on a flat

level surface with the omni-directional
microphone head upward, at your normal
listening position.

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

Optimizer microphone position

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