Yamaha RX-V2500 User Manual

RX-V2500

AV Receiver

Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo

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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 220/230–240 V, 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 U.K. customers

If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the
plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and
an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the
instructions described below.

Note

The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a
plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live
socket outlet.

■ Special Instructions for U.K. Model

IMPORTANT

THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:

Blue: NEUTRAL
Brown: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured
BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth
terminal of the three pin plug.

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

Receiving RDS stations ........................................... 44

Changing the RDS mode ......................................... 44

PTY SEEK function ................................................ 45

EON function........................................................... 46

RECORDING ....................................................... 47

SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM

DESCRIPTIONS...............................................48

For movie/video sources.......................................... 48

For music sources .................................................... 51

ADVANCED OPERATION

ADVANCED OPERATIONS ..............................52

Using the sleep timer ............................................... 52

SYSTEM OPTIONS .............................................53

Changing parameter settings ................................... 55

Input Select .............................................................. 56

Manual setup: Sound ............................................... 58

Manual setup: Basic................................................. 61

Manual setup: Option .............................................. 65

System Memory....................................................... 67

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ...................69

Control area ............................................................. 69

Setting remote control codes ................................... 70

Programming codes from other remote controls

(Learn) ................................................................. 72

Changing source names in the display window....... 74

Using the Macro feature .......................................... 75

Clearing function sets .............................................. 77

Clearing individual functions .................................. 78

Controlling each component.................................... 80

ZONE 2/ZONE 3

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

AUSTRALIA MODELS ONLY) .....................81

Zone 2/Zone 3 connections...................................... 81

Remote controlling Zone 2/Zone 3.......................... 82

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS ..................84

Advanced setup menu.............................................. 84

Front panel display system options menu................ 85

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS ......89

What is a sound field? ............................................. 89

Changing parameter settings ................................... 89

SOUND FIELD PARAMETER

DESCRIPTIONS...............................................90

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................95

GLOSSARY.........................................................100

Audio formats ........................................................ 100

Sound field programs............................................. 101

Audio information ................................................. 102

Video signal information ....................................... 103

PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER

INFORMATION .............................................104

SPECIFICATIONS.............................................105

PREPARATIONINTRODUCTION

OPERATION

BASIC

SOUND FIELD

PROGRAMS

OPERATION

ADVANCED

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

English

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)

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.

English

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

DTV

CD-R

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

TONE CONTROL STRAIGHT

RDS MODE

/FREQ

EON PTY SEEK

PQRO

(U.K. and Europe models only)

(U.S.A. model)

VOLUME

PROGRAM

EFFECT

M N

MODE START

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 83).

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 83).

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 (see
page 44).

P EON

Press this button to select a radio program type (NEWS,
INFO, AFFAIRS, SPORT) to tune in automatically (see
page 46).

Q PTY SEEK MODE

Press this button to set the unit to the PTY SEEK mode
(see page 45).

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 (see page 45).

■ 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.

INTRODUCTION

English

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

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 69.

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 68).

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 75).

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 70.

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.

W LEARN

Used to set up the remote control code or program
functions from other remote controls (see page 72).

■ 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 (see page 44).

EON

Press this button to select a radio program type (NEWS,
INFO, AFFAIRS, SPORT) to tune in automatically (see
page 46).

PTY SEEK MODE

Press this button to set the unit to the PTY SEEK mode
(see page 45).

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 (see page 45).

INTRODUCTION

P NIGHT

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

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 74).

V CLEAR

Used to clear functions acquired when using the learn,
macro and rename features, or setting remote control
codes (see page 77).

English

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

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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

Lights up when a THX program is selected.

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.

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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 64).

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.

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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.

7 REMOTE 1/2 IN/OUT jacks

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

See page 81 for details.

8 CONTROL OUT jacks

(U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Europe and Australia

L

CENTERSUB WOOFER

5

REMOTE

CONTROL OUT

2

GND

RS-232C

FRONT

R

SURROUND

R

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

R

SURROUND BACK /PRESENCE

PRE OUT

SINGLE
(SB)

R

FRONT

L

R

L

R

L

1

OUT

IN IN OUT

+

–

+

–

+

+

–

SURROUND BACK SINGLE

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

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+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 81 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.

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.

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).

0

INTRODUCTION

AC IN

AC OUTLETS

(U.S.A. model)

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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 102). 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 48). 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 60).

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.

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■ 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.

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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)

FRONT

R

SURROUND

R

SUB WOOFER

R

SURROUND BACK /PRESENCE

PRE OUT

CENTER

SINGLE
(SB)

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 60).

• 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.

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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 66).

This unit

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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 “Video Conv.” is set to “On” (see page 65),
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

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 (PB, 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 65)

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.

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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

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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 57), you can use input jacks assigned as Multi CH Assign:
Front Input (page 57) 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

DVR/

VCR 2

R

L

IN

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

Turn ta bl e

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 66), signals will only be output from the
FRONT PRE OUT jacks.

FRONT

1

SURROUND

2

SUB WOOFER

3

4

SURROUND BACK /PRESENCE

R

R

R

PRE OUT

CENTER

SINGLE
(SB)

L

L

5

L

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 61).

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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.

Indoor FM 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.

GND terminal to a good earth

AM loop antenna

(included)

■ 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

CTO

2

SELE

■ 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
OUTLET(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 OUTLET(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 84).

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.

English

25

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

D–TV

CBL/SAT

VCR 1

DVR

/VCR2

REC OUT /ZONE 2

SOURCE

/REMOTE

DVD

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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AUTO SETUP

Starting the setup

For best results, make sure the room is as quiet as possible
during the auto setup procedure (YPAO). If there is too
much ambient noise, the results may not be satisfactory.

y

If your subwoofer can adjust the output volume and the crossover
frequency, set the volume to about half way (or slightly less) and
set the crossover frequency to the maximum.

VOLUME

MAX

MIN

Subwoofer

1 Switch on this unit and video monitor.

2 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP, then press

TOP on the remote control.

The top display appears.

AMP

SOURCE

TV

CROSSOVER/

HIGH CUT

MIN

TOP

TITLE

MAX

4 Press k / n repeatedly to select Setup Menu,

then press h.

Information

Setup Menu

Setup Type

Start

Wiring

Distance

Size

5 Press k / n repeatedly to select Wiring,

Distance, Size, Equalizing or Level, then
press h.

Wiring

Distance

Size

Wiring

Distance

Size

Equalizing

Level

Skip

Check

Skip

Check

Size

Equalizing

Level

Wiring

Distance

Size

Equalizing

Distance

Size

Equalizing

Level

Skip

Check

Skip

Check

Skip

Check: Natural

Check: Flat

Check: Front

PREPARATION

Stereo/Surround

Input Select

Manual Setup

Auto Setup

System Memory

Sound

Basic

Option

3 Press k / n repeatedly to select Auto Setup,

then press h.

ENTER

Input Select

Manual Setup

Auto Setup

System Memory

Audio Info.

Information

Setup Menu

Setup Type

Start

ENTER

6 For Wiring, Distance, Size or Level, select:

Check To automatically check and adjust the selected

item.

Skip To skip the selected item and perform no

adjustments.

y

When using THX speakers, select Skip for Size and make
sure that “Small” or “Small x2” is selected in Speaker Set
(page 61) and that “80Hz (THX)” is selected in Bass Cross
Over (page 63).

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AUTO SETUP

For Equalizing, press k / n to select:

Skip To skip the selected item and perform no

Check: Natural To average out the frequency response of all

Check: Flat To average the frequency response of all

Check: Front To adjust the frequency response of each

adjustments.

speakers with higher frequencies being less
emphasized. Recommended if the “Flat”
setting sounds a little harsh.

speakers. Recommended if all of your
speakers are of similar quality.

speaker in accordance with the sound of
your front speakers. Recommended if your
front speakers are of much higher quality
than your other speakers.

7 Once you have selected the desired setting,

press l to move back to Setup Menu.

Information

Setup Menu

Setup Type

Start

Wiring

Distance

Size

9 Press n to select Start, then press ENTER.

Loud test tones are output from each speaker and
“Measuring” appears during the auto setup
procedure.

Setup Menu

Setup Type

Press ENTERStart

• To stop the auto setup procedure, press one of the cursor
buttons (

k / n / l / h) or ENTER. In the pause mode,

press k to retry the procedure,

• If an error message appears during testing, refer to
“Troubleshooting for the auto setup procedure” on
page 30, and after carrying out the remedy, retry the auto
setup procedure.

l to cancel auto setup.

8 Press n to select Setup Type, then select:

Auto To automatically perform the entire

auto setup procedure.

Step To pause for confirmation between

each check in the auto setup procedure.

Information

Setup Menu

Setup Type

Start

Auto

Step

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Confirming the results

AUTO SETUP

If you set Setup Type to Step.

The results are displayed individually after each analysis.

You can confirm the results of each analysis.

If you set Setup Type to Auto.

The results are displayed after all items have been
analysed.

Setup Menu

Setup Type

Start

• Press n and select Setup to set the measured values.

• Press k and select Retry to retry the auto setup procedure.

• Press h and select Detail to view information about
measurement results and warning messages. For more
details about warning messages, see “Troubleshooting for
the auto setup procedure” on page 30.

• Press l and select Exit to exit from the auto setup
procedure. If you select Exit, “Don’t Setup?” appears on
the screen. To set the measured values and exit, select Yes.
To cancel the settings and exit, select No.

Retry

Exit Detail

Setup

Measurement Over

Successfully

Distance

Size

Equalizing

Level
Result

Retry

Exit Detail

Next

•Press n and select Next to start measurement of the next
menu item.

•Press k and select Retry to retry the auto setup procedure.

•Press h and select Detail to view information about
measurement results and warning messages. For more
details about warning messages, see “Troubleshooting for
the auto setup procedure” on page 30.

•Press l and select Exit to exit from the auto setup
procedure.

After all menu items have been measured, “Measurement
Over” appears on the screen and the results for each item
are displayed.

•Press n and select Setup to set the measured values.

•Press k and select Retry to retry the auto setup procedure.

•Press h and select Detail to view information about
measurement results and warning messages. For more
details about warning messages, see “Troubleshooting for
the auto setup procedure” on page 30.

•Press l and select Exit to exit from the auto setup
procedure. If you select Exit, “Don’t Setup?” appears on
the screen. To set the measured values and exit, select Yes.
To cancel the settings and exit, select No.

y

If you want to make more detailed settings, change the system
parameters using the Manual Setup menu. If you want to return to
the Auto Setup settings after making settings in the Manual Setup
menu, navigate to the Information screen in the Auto Setup menu,
press k / n repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust,
then press ENTER.

Notes

• If you change speakers, speaker positions, or the layout of your
listening environment, perform auto setup again to re-calibrate
your system.

• In the Distance results, the distance displayed may be longer
than the actual distance depending on the characteristics of your
subwoofer. This may also be the case when using an external
amplifier.

• In the Equalizing results, different values may be set for the
same band to provide finer adjustments.

PREPARATION

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English

AUTO SETUP

■ Troubleshooting for the auto setup procedure

Before auto setup

Error message Cause Remedy

Connect MIC! Optimizer microphone is not connected. • Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the

Unplug Phones! Headphones are connected. • Unplug the headphones.

No Setup Menu! No setup menu items have been selected. • Select at least one setup menu item.

Memory Guard! This setting is protected. • Remove the protection setting for auto setup (see

During auto setup

Press l / h to display detailed information for individual errors. Select Retry to try the auto setup procedure again.

Error message Cause Remedy

E01:No Front SP Front L/R channel signal(s) is (are) not

detected.

E02:No Surr. SP Only one surround channel signal is detected. • Check the surround speaker connections.

E03:No Pres. SP Only one presence channel signal is detected. • Check the presence speaker connections.

E04:SBR ->SBL Only the surround back right channel signal is

detected.

E05:Noisy Background noise is too loud. • Try auto setup in a quiet environment.

E06:Check Surr. Surround back speaker(s) is (are) connected,

though surround L/R speakers are not.

E07:No MIC The optimizer microphone was unplugged

during the auto setup procedure.

E08:No Signal The optimizer microphone does not detect test

tones.

E09:User Cancel The auto setup procedure was cancelled

because a setting that affects auto setup was
changed during the procedure.

E10:Internal Err An internal error occurred. • Restart this unit, then try the auto setup procedure

OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front panel.

page 67).

• Select the front speakers with SPEAKERS A or B.

• Check the front L/R speaker connections.

• Connect the surround back speaker to the LEFT
SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminal if you
only have one surround back speaker.

• Turn off noisy electric equipment like air
conditioners, or move them away from this unit.

• Connect surround speakers when using (a) surround
back speaker(s).

• Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the
OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front panel.

• Check the microphone setting.

• Check the speaker connections and placement.

• Perform the auto setup procedure again.

again.

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AUTO SETUP

After auto setup

The following warning messages are displayed after analysis is complete to inform you of possible problems. We
recommend that you check the contents of each message, then select Retry to try the auto setup procedure again.

Warning message Cause Remedy

W1:Out of Phase Speaker polarity is incorrect. This message may

appear depending on the speakers even when
they are connected correctly.

W2:Over Distance The distance between the speaker and the

listening position is over 24 m (80 ft).

W3:Level Error The difference in volume level between the

speakers is excessive. (No level correction is
made.)

W4:SP Mismatch The speaker settings differ from the

measurement results of wiring (only occurs
when the wiring measurement procedure is
skipped).

• Check the speaker connections.

• Bring the speaker closer to the listening position.

• Readjust the speaker installation.

• Check the speaker connections.

• Use speakers of similar quality.

• Adjust the output volume of the subwoofer.

• Check the speaker connections.

PREPARATION

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English

PLAYBACK

MENU

PURE DIRECT

TITLE

A/B/C/D/E

SELECT

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

V-AUX

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R

PHONO TUNER CD

MULTI CH IN

VOL

+

–

POWER POWER POWER

SYSTEM

STANDBY

AVTV

SLEEP

INPUT MODE

A

B

CH

+

–

TV VOL

TV MUTE TV INPUT

MUTE

+

–

AMP

SOURCE

TV

EXIT

TOP

CLEAR

LEARN

RE–NAME

MENU

FREQ/RDS EON MODE PTY SEEK START

REC

DISC SKIP

EFFECT

RETURN

DISPLAY

STRAIGHT

NIGHT

AUDIO

PURE DIRECT

ENTER

TITLE

3421

90

+10

ENT.

5678

TV MUTE TV INPUT

MUTE

MACROONOFF

EXIT

TOP

1

2B

THX

STANDARD SELECT EXTD. SUR

STEREO

MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE

A

SPEAKERSMEMORY

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DV D

V-AUX

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE

CD-R

PHONO TUNER CD

MULTI CH IN

PLAYBACK

Basic operations

1 4

INPUT

PURE DIRECT

SOURCE

PRESET

/REMOTE

TUNING

A/B/C/D/E

DVD

MD/TAPE

CD–R

D–TV

INPUT MODE

MULTI CH

CBL/SAT

INPUT

VCR 1

DV

R

/VCR2

REC OUT /ZONE 2

TUNER

CD

YPAO

OPTIMIZER

MIC

(U.S.A. model)

SPEAKERS

A B

STANDBY

/

ON

3

1

4

6

3 Press SPEAKERS A or B on the front panel.

Each press turns the respective speakers on or off.

6

VOLUME

TUNING

MEMORY

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

S VIDEO

MODE

VIDEO AUDIO OPTICALLR

VIDEO AUX

ZONE ON/OFF
MAIN ZONE 2

TONE CONTROL

PROGRAM

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

4 Select the input source.

/

PRESET
/TUNING

FM/AM

EDIT

SILENT CINEMA

PHONES

7

7
3

1

SPEAKERS

AB

or

A

+10

SPEAKERS

B

ENT.

Front panel Remote control

When bi-wiring, select both A and B.

Use INPUT (or press one of the input selector buttons
on the remote control) to select the input you desire.

INPUT

or

Front panel Remote control

The current input source name and input mode appear
in the front panel display and video monitor for a few
seconds.

V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

SP
A

DVD AUTO

CD–R CD TUNER

PHONO

VOLUME

LL R

dB

1 Press STANDBY/ON (set AMP/SOURCE/TV to

2 Turn on the video monitor connected to this

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AMP then press SYSTEM POWER on the
remote control) to turn on the power.

STANDBY

/ON

Front panel

or

AMP

SOURCE

TV

SYSTEM

POWER

Remote control

unit.

Selected input source

Input mode

5 Start playback or select a broadcast station

on the source component.

Refer to the operation instructions for the component.

6 Adjust the volume to the desired output level.

VOLUME

+

or

Front panel

VOL

–

Remote control

PLAYBACK

7 Select a sound field program if desired.

Use PROGRAM (or press one of the sound field
program buttons repeatedly) to select a sound field
program. See page 48 for details about sound field
programs.

STEREO

PROGRAM

or

Front panel

MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE

THX

5678

1

90

3421

STANDARD SELECT EXTD. SUR

2B

SPEAKERSMEMORY

A

ENT.

+10

Remote control

Note

When this unit detects Dolby Digital signals, the following
display appears for a few seconds. This shows how the signal
level is being corrected to become –27 dB (THX
recommendation).

DialNorm;;+4dB

Selecting sound field programs

■ Front panel operation

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

CBL/SAT

INPUT

VCR 1

DVR

/VCR2

REC OUT /ZONE 2

/REMOTE

MD/TAPE

DVD

D–TV

INPUT M 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

(U.S.A. model)

Rotate PROGRAM to select the desired program.

The name of the selected program appears in the front
panel display and video monitor.

PROGRAM

V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

SP
A

HiFi DSP

CD–R CD TUNER

Hall in Munich

VOLUME

PROGRAM

TONE CONTROL

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

PROGRAM

PHONO

dB

VOLUME

LL R

OPERATION

BASIC

Program name

English

33

PLAYBACK

MENU

EFFECT

RETURN

DISPLAY

STRAIGHT

NIGHT

AUDIO

PURE DIRECT

ENTER

TITLE

A/B/C/D/E

VOL

+

–

3421

90

+10

ENT.

5678

CH

+

–

TV VOL

TV MUTE TV INPUT

MUTE

+

–

AMP

SOURCE

TV

EXIT

TOP

1

2B

THX

STANDARD SELECT EXTD. SUR

STEREO

MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE

A

SPEAKERSMEMORY

■ Remote control operation

Additional operations

AMP/SOURCE/TV

Sound field
program buttons

Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP, then press one of
the sound field program buttons repeatedly to
select the desired program.

The name of the selected program appears in the front
panel display and video monitor.

STEREO

AMP

SOURCE

TV

V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

SP

A

Hall in Munich

MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE

THX

5678

1

90

HiFi DSP

3421

STANDARD SELECT EXTD. SUR

A

2B

SPEAKERSMEMORY

ENT.

+10

MD/TAPE

CD–R CD TUNER

PHONO

VOLUME

LL R

dB

Program name

y

Choose a sound field program based on your listening preference,
and not on the name of the program.

Notes

• When you select an input source, this unit automatically selects
the last sound field program used with that source.

• Sound field programs cannot be selected when the MULTI CH
INPUT is selected.

■ To adjust the tone

You can adjust the bass/treble
balance for the front left/right and
center channels.
Press TONE CONTROL
repeatedly on the front panel to
select TREBLE or BASS.
Select TREBLE, then rotate
PROGRAM to the right or left to
increase or decrease the high­frequency response.
Select BASS, then rotate PROGRAM to the right or left to
increase or decrease the low-frequency response.
To cancel the tone control, press TONE CONTROL
repeatedly to select BYPASS.

Notes

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

• TONE CONTROL is not effective when THX (page 48) or
PURE DIRECT (page 37) is selected, or when MULTI CH
INPUT is selected.

• If headphones are connected to this unit, the TONE CONTROL
setting adjusts the bass/treble balance of your headphones (see
page 59).

TONE CONTROL

PROGRAM

■ To mute the sound

Press MUTE on the remote control.
The MUTE indicator flashes on the
front panel display.
To resume the audio output, press
MUTE again (or press VOL –/+). The MUTE indicator
disappears from the display.

y

You can adjust the muting level (see page 60).

MUTE

■ To listen with headphones

(“SILENT CINEMA”)

“SILENT CINEMA” allows you to enjoy multi-channel
music or movie sound, including Dolby Digital and DTS
surround, through ordinary headphones. “SILENT
CINEMA” activates automatically whenever you connect
headphones to the PHONES jack while listening to
CINEMA DSP or HiFi DSP sound field programs. When
activated, the “SILENT CINEMA” indicator lights up in
the front panel display.

Notes

• This unit will not be set to “SILENT CINEMA” when MULTI
CH INPUT is selected as the input source.

•

“SILENT CINEMA” is not effective when PURE DIRECT or a

2ch Stereo program is selected, or in STRAIGHT mode.

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PLAYBACK

■ Selecting the MULTI CH INPUT

Press MULTI CH INPUT so that “MULTI CH INPUT”
appears in the front panel display and video monitor.

MULTI CH

INPUT

or

Front panel Remote control

MULTI CH IN

Note

When “MULTI CH INPUT” is shown on the front panel display
and/or the video monitor, no other source can be played. To select
another input source with INPUT (one of the input selector
buttons), press MULTI CH INPUT to turn off “MULTI CH
INPUT” from the front panel display and the video monitor.

■ Enjoying multi-channel software in

6.1/7.1 channel surround

If you connected one or two surround back speakers, use
this feature to enjoy 6.1/7.1-channel playback for multi­channel sources using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby
Digital EX or DTS-ES decoders.

Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP, then press EXTD.
SUR on the remote control to switch between 5.1
and 6.1/7.1 channel playback.

EXTD. SUR

8

To select a decoder, press l / h repeatedly
when PLIIxMovie (etc.) is displayed.

Auto (AUTO)

When a signal (flag) that can be recognized by the unit is
input, the unit selects the optimum decoder for playing
back the signal in 6.1/7.1 channels.
If the unit cannot recognize the flag or no flag is present in
the input signal, it cannot automatically be played in 6.1/

7.1 channels.

Decoders (select with l / h)

You can select from the following modes depending on the
format of the software you are playing.
PLIIxMovie
For playing back Dolby Digital or DTS signals in 7.1
channels using the Pro Logic IIx movie decoder.
PLIIxMusic
For playing back Dolby Digital or DTS signals in 6.1/7.1
channels using the Pro Logic IIx music decoder.
EX/ES
For playing back Dolby Digital signals in 6.1/7.1 channels
using the Dolby Digital EX decoder.
DTS signals are played back in 6.1/7.1 channels using the
DTS-ES decoder.
EX
For playing back Dolby Digital or DTS signals in 6.1/7.1
channels using the Dolby Digital EX decoder.

Off (OFF)

For playing back Dolby Digital or DTS signals in 5.1
channels.

y

When Surround Back is set to “Large x1” or “Small x1” (see
page 62), the surround back channel will output from the left
SURROUND BACK speaker terminals.

Notes

• Some 6.1-channel compatible discs do not have a signal (flag)
which this unit can automatically detect. When playing these
kinds of discs with 6.1-channel, select decoders (PLIIxMovie,
PLIIxMusic, EX/ES or EX) manually.

• 6.1/7.1-channel playback is not possible even if EXTD. SUR is
pressed in the following cases:
– When Surround or Surround Back is set to “None” (see

page 62).

– When the source connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jack is

being played.

– When the source being played does not contain surround L/R

channel signals.
– When a Dolby Digital KARAOKE source is being played.
– When 2ch Stereo, 7ch Stereo or PURE DIRECT is selected.

• When the power of this unit is turned off, the input mode will be
reset to AUTO.

• The Pro Logic IIx decoder is not available when Surround Back
is set to “None” (see page 62).

• “PLIIxMovie” cannot be selected when Surround Back is set to
“Large x1” or “Small x1” (see page 62).

OPERATION

BASIC

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English

PLAYBACK

■ Enjoying 2-channel software in surround

Signals input from 2-channel sources can also be played
back on multiple channels.

Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP, then press
STANDARD on the remote control to switch
between the SUR. STANDARD and SUR.
ENHANCED programs.

STANDARD

6

Or press MOVIE or THX on the remote control to
select the MOVIE THEATER or THX programs.

MOVIE

4

or

Press SELECT on the remote control to select
the decoder.

SELECT

7

You can select from the following modes depending on the
type of software you are playing and your personal
preference.

When you select the SUR. STANDARD program

THX

5

When you select the SUR. ENHANCED, MOVIE
THEATER or THX program

PRO LOGIC

Dolby Pro Logic processing for any sources.

PLII Movie

Dolby Pro Logic II processing for movie software.

PLIIx Movie

Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for movie software.

Neo:6 Cinema

DTS processing for movie software.

y

• You can also select a decoder with the Decode Type parameter
in the Stereo/Surround menu (see page 89).

• You can also select a decoder by pressing l / h on the remote
control when the decoder type is displayed in the short message
display.

Note

The Pro Logic IIx decoder is not available when Surround Back is
set to “None” (see page 62).

PRO LOGIC

Dolby Pro Logic processing for any sources.

PLII Movie

Dolby Pro Logic II processing for movie software.

PLII Music

Dolby Pro Logic II processing for music software.

PLII Game

Dolby Pro Logic II processing for game software.

PLIIx Movie

Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for movie software.

PLIIx Music

Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for music software.

PLIIx Game

Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for game software.

Neo:6 Cinema

DTS processing for movie software.

Neo:6 Music

DTS processing for music software.

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PLAYBACK

■ Listening to high fidelity stereo sound
(PURE DIRECT)

PURE DIRECT bypasses this unit’s decoders and DSP
processors as well as shuts down the video circuitry,
allowing you to enjoy the highest possible sound fidelity
from analog and PCM sources.

Press PURE DIRECT to activate pure direct.

The button lights up and the front panel display
automatically goes out

PURE DIRECT

Front panel Remote control

y

The front panel display switches on momentarily when an
operation is performed.

To cancel, press PURE DIRECT again.

The indicator around the front panel button goes out and
the previous settings are restored.

Notes

• To avoid unexpected noise, do not play DTS-encoded CDs in

this mode.

• When a multi-channel signal (Dolby Digital or DTS) is input,

this unit automatically switches to the corresponding analog
input. (When DTS is selected as an input mode, no sound will
be heard.)

• No sound will be output from the subwoofer.

• TONE CONTROL (page 34) and GUI menu (page 53) settings

are not effective.

• The following operations are not possible during PURE

DIRECT operation:
– switching the sound field program
– displaying the short message
– adjusting GUI menu parameters
– all video functions (video conversion etc.)

• PURE DIRECT is automatically cancelled whenever this unit is

set to the standby mode.

.

PURE DIRECT

or

■ Night listening modes

The night listening modes are designed to improve
listenability at lower volumes or at night. Choose either
NIGHT:CINEMA or NIGHT:MUSIC depending on the
type of material you are playing.

Press NIGHT on the remote control repeatedly to
select cinema or music.

When night listening is selected, the NIGHT indicator in
the front panel display lights up.

NIGHT

AUDI O

Remote control

• Select NIGHT:CINEMA when watching films to
reduce the dynamic range of film soundtracks and
make dialog easier to hear at lower volumes.

• Select NIGHT:MUSIC when listening to music sources
to preserve ease-of-listening for all sounds.

• Select OFF if you do not want to use this function.

Press l / h to adjust the effect level while
NIGHT:CINEMA or NIGHT:MUSIC is displayed.

This adjusts the level of compression.

ENTER

Remote control

Effect.Lvl:MID

• Select “MIN” for minimum compression.

• Select “MID” for standard compression.

• Select “MAX” for maximum compression.

y

NIGHT:CINEMA and NIGHT:MUSIC adjustments are stored
independently.

OPERATION

BASIC

Notes

• You cannot use the night listening modes with PURE DIRECT,

MULTI CH INPUT, or when headphones are connected (even
though the NIGHT indicator lights up when PURE DIRECT is
selected).

• The night listening modes may vary in effectiveness depending

on the input source and surround sound settings you use.

37

English

PLAYBACK

TUNERPHONO

V-AUX

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R

CD

MULTI CH IN

■ Downmixing to 2 channels

You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback from multi­channel sources.

Rotate PROGRAM (or press STEREO on the
remote control) to select 2ch Stereo.

STEREO

PROGRAM

or

Front panel

MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE

THX

5678

1

90

3421

STANDARD SELECT EXTD. SUR

A

2B

SPEAKERSMEMORY

ENT.

+10

Remote control

2ch Stereo

Note

You can use a subwoofer with this program when SWFR or Both
is selected in Bass Out.

■ Listening to unprocessed input signals

In STRAIGHT mode, two channel stereo sources are
output from only the front left and right speakers. Multi­channel sources are decoded straight into the appropriate
channels without any additional effect processing.

Press STRAIGHT (EFFECT) to select STRAIGHT.

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

or

Front panel Remote control

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

■ Playing video sources in the
background

You can combine images from a video source with sound
from an audio source. For example, you can enjoy
listening to classical music while having beautiful scenery
from the video source on the video monitor.

Use the input selector buttons to select a video
source, then select an audio source.

Audio sources

Video sources

Note

If you want to enjoy an audio source connected to the MULTI CH
INPUT jacks together with a video source, first select the video
source and then press MULTI CH INPUT.

Press STRAIGHT/EFFECT again so that “STRAIGHT”
disappears from the display when you want to turn the
sound effect back on.

■ Virtual CINEMA DSP

Virtual CINEMA DSP allows you to enjoy the CINEMA
DSP programs without surround speakers. It creates
virtual speakers to reproduce a natural sound field.
If you set Surround to None, Virtual CINEMA DSP
activates automatically whenever you select a CINEMA
DSP sound field program.

Note

Virtual CINEMA DSP will not activate, even when Surround is
set to “None” (see page 62) in the following cases:

– When MULTI CH INPUT is selected as the input source.
– When headphones are connected to the PHONES jack.

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Selecting input modes

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DV D

V-AUX

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE

CD-R

PHONO TUNER CD

MULTI CH IN

This unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Do the
following to select the type of input signal you want to
use.

1 Select the input source.

INPUT

or

PLAYBACK

■ Displaying information about the input
source

You can display the type, format and sampling frequency
of the current input signal.

1 Press TOP on the remote control.

2 Press n repeatedly to select Audio Info.

The following information appears in the
display.

Front panel Remote control

2 Press INPUT MODE to select an input mode.

In most cases, use AUTO.

TRANSMIT

INPUT MODE

or

POWER POWER POWER

AVTV

A

B

PHONO TUNER CD

Front panel Remote control

V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

SP
A

CD–R CD TUNER

DVD AUTO

Input mode

AUTO Automatically selects input signals in

the following order:

1) Digital signals

2) Analog signals

DTS Selects only digital signals encoded in

DTS. If no DTS signals are input, no
sound is output.

ANALOG Selects only analog signals. If no

analog signals are input, no sound is
output.

* If this unit detects a Dolby Digital or DTS signal, the

decoder automatically switches to the appropriate sound
field program.

y

• You can adjust the default input mode this unit selects when the
power is turned on (see page 67).

• DTS mode is recommended for playback of a CD or LD
encoded in DTS.

Note

If the digital output data of the player has been processed in any
way, you may not be able to perform DTS decoding even if you
make a digital connection between this unit and the player.

*

STANDBY

INPUT MODE

SYSTEM

SLEEP

MULTI CH IN

PHONO

VOLUME

LL R

dB

Auto Setup

System Memory

Audio Info

Format
Sampling
Channel
Bitrate
Dialogue
Flag1
Flag2

Analog

--­2/0/---

---

---

---

---

Format Signal format display. When the unit

cannot detect a digital signal it
automatically switches to analog input.

Sampling Sampling frequency. When the unit is

unable to detect the sampling
frequency “?” appears.

Channel Number of source channels in the input

signal. For example, a multi-channel
soundtrack with 3 front channels, 2
surround channels and LFE, is
displayed as “3/2/0.1”.

Dialogue Dialogue normalization information

for Dolby Digital signals.

Bitrate Bit rate. When the unit is unable to

detect the bit rate “– – –” appears.

Flag1/Flag2 Flag data encoded with DTS or Dolby

Digital signals that cue this unit to
automatically switch decoders.

OPERATION

BASIC

English

39

TUNING

/

U

U

D

/

U

TUNING

Automatic and manual tuning

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

■ Automatic tuning

1

TONE CONTROL

VOLUME

PROGRAM

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

INPUT

STANDBY

/

ON

SPEAKERS

A B

(U.S.A. model)

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

CBL/SAT

INPUT

VCR 1

DVR

/VCR2

REC OUT /ZONE 2

/REMOTE

MD/TAPE

DVD

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

3324

1 Rotate INPUT to select TUNER as the input

source.

INPUT

Front panel

2 Press FM/AM to select the reception band.

“FM” or “AM” appears on the front panel display.

FM/AM

or

3 Press TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO)

so that the AUTO indicator lights up on the
front panel display.

TUNING

MODE

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

AUTO

Lights up

4 Press PRESET/TUNING l / h once to begin

automatic tuning.

Press h to tune into a higher frequency, or press l
to tune into a lower frequency.

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

PRESET/

TUNING

SP
A

CD–R CD T

AUTO

A~~AM~1530 kHz

When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator
lights up and the frequency of the received station is
shown on the front panel display.

■ Manual tuning

If the signal from the station you want to select is weak,
you must tune into it manually. Manually tuning into an
FM station will automatically change the reception mode
to monaural to increase the signal quality.

1 Select TUNER and the reception band

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

2 Press TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO)

so that the AUTO indicator disappears from
the front panel display.

TUNING

MODE

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

AUTO

Disappears

If a colon (:) appears in the front panel display, this
unit is in PRESET mode and tuning is not possible.
Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) to turn it off.

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

PRESET

TUNING

EDIT

SP
A

A~~AM~1440 kHz

CD–R CD T

3 Press PRESET/TUNING l / h to tune into

the desired station manually.

Hold down the button to
continue searching.

PRESET/

TUNING

TUNE

If a colon (:) appears in the front panel display, this
unit is in PRESET mode and tuning is not possible.
Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) to turn it off.

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

PRESET

TUNING

EDIT

40

SP
A

A~~AM~1440 kHz

CD–R CD T

AUTO

TUNING

Presetting stations

■ Automatically presetting FM stations

You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store
FM stations. This function enables this unit to
automatically tune into FM stations with strong signals,
and to store up to 40 (8 stations in 5 groups, A1 through
E8) of those stations in order. You can then recall any
preset station easily by selecting the preset station number.

TONE CONTROL

VOLUME

PROGRAM

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

INPUT

STANDBY

/

ON

SPEAKERS

A B

(U.S.A. model)

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

/VCR2

DVR

REC OUT /ZONE 2

/REMOTE

MD/TAPE

DVD

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

321

1 Press FM/AM to select the FM band.

FM/AM

2 Press TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO)

so that the AUTO indicator lights up on the
front panel display.

TUNING

MODE

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

AUTO

Lights up

3 Press and hold MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM)

for more than 3 seconds.

The preset number, the MEMORY and AUTO
indicators flash. After about 5 seconds, automatic
presetting starts from the frequency currently
displayed and proceeds toward the higher
frequencies.

MEMORY

MAN'L/AUTO FM

Notes

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

• If the number of the received stations does not reach 40 (E8),
automatic preset tuning has automatically stopped after
searching all stations.

• Only FM stations with sufficient signal strength are stored
automatically by automatic preset tuning. If the station you
want to store is weak in signal strength, tune into it manually
and store it by following the procedure in “Manually presetting
stations”.

Automatic preset tuning options

You can select the preset number from which this unit will
store FM stations and/or begin tuning toward lower
frequencies.
After pressing MEMORY in step 3:
1 Press A/B/C/D/E, then PRESET/TUNING l / h to

select the preset number under which the first station
will be stored. Automatic preset tuning will stop when
stations have all been stored up to E8.

2 Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) to turn off the colon

(:) and then press PRESET/TUNING l to begin
tuning toward lower frequencies.

Memory back-up

The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data
from being lost even if this unit is set in the standby
mode, the power cable is disconnected from the AC
outlet, or the power supply is temporarily cut due to
power failure. However, if the power is cut for more
than one week, the preset stations may be cleared. If
so, store the stations again by using the presetting
station methods.

OPERATION

BASIC

V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

SP
A

CD–R CD TUNER

MEMORY

A1:FM 87.5 MHz

PHONO

AUTO

VOLUME

LL R

dB

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

English

41

TUNING

■ Manually presetting stations

You can also store up to 40 FM or AM stations (8 stations
in 5 groups, A1 through E8) manually.

A B

INPUT

STANDBY

/

ON

SPEAKERS

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

CBL/SAT

INPUT

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

TONE CONTROL

VOLUME

PROGRAM

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

4 Press PRESET/TUNING l / h to select a

preset station number (1 to 8) while the
MEMORY indicator is flashing.

Press h to select a higher preset station number.
Press l to select a lower preset station number.

PRESET/

TUNING

3 2,5

4

(U.S.A. model)

1 Tune into a station.

See page 40 for tuning instructions.

V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

SP
A

CD–R CD TUNER

A :AM 630 kHz

TUNED

PHONO

VOLUME

LL R

dB

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

2 Press MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM).

The MEMORY indicator flashes for about 5 seconds.

MEMORY

MAN'L/AUTO FM

MEMORY

Flashes

3 Press A/B/C/D/E repeatedly to select a preset

station group (A to E) while the MEMORY
indicator is flashing.

The group letter appears. Check that the colon (:)
appears on the front panel display.

A/B/C/D/E

V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

SP
A

CD–R CD TUNER

MEMORY

C3:AM 630 kHz

TUNED

PHONO

VOLUME

LL R

5 Press MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) on the

front panel while the MEMORY indicator is
flashing.

The station band and
frequency appear in the front
panel display with the preset

MEMORY

MAN'L/AUTO FM

group and number you have
selected.

V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

SP
A

CD–R CD TUNER

C3:AM 630 kHz

TUNED

PHONO

VOLUME

LL R

Shows the displayed station has been stored as C3.

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations.

Notes

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

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

dB

dB

42

V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

SP
A

C :AM 630 kHz

MD/TAPE

CD–R CD TUNER

TUNED

MEMORY

PHONO

VOLUME

LL R

dB

TUNING

A/B/C/D/E

VOL

+

–

CH

+

–

TV VOL

TV MUTE TV INPUT

MUTE

+

–

AMP

SOURCE

TV

R

/

/

Selecting preset stations

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

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

/VCR2

DVR

REC OUT /ZONE 2

/REMOTE

DVD

MD/TAPE

D–TV

INPUT MODE

PRESET

TUNING

A/B/C/D/E

/TUNING

CD–R

TUNER

CD

1

FM/AM

EDIT

SILENT CINEMA

YPAO

OPTIMIZER

MIC

PHONES

2

A B

STANDBY

/

ON

SPEAKERS

2

1

When performing this operation with the remote
control, first set AMP/SOURCE/TV to SOURCE,
then press TUNER to set the remote to tuner
mode.

1 Press A/B/C/D/E to select the preset station

group.

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

A/B/C/D/E

or

Front panel Remote control

2 Press PRESET/TUNING l / h (PRESET +/–

on the remote control) to select a preset
station number (1 through 8).

The preset group and number appear on the front
panel display along with the station band, frequency
and the TUNED indicator lights up.

PRESET/

TUNING

or

VOLUME

PROGRAM

TONE CONTROL

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

(U.S.A. model)

A/B/C/D/E

TV INPUT

PRESET

+

CH

–

Exchanging preset stations

You can exchange the assignment of two preset stations
with each other. The example below describes the
procedure for exchanging preset station “E1” with “A5”.

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

CBL/SAT

INPUT

VCR 1

D

VR

/VCR2

REC OUT /ZONE 2

/REMOTE

DVD

MD/TAPE

D–TV

INPUT MODE

1,3

PRESET

TUNING

A/B/C/D/E

/TUNING

CD–R

TUNER

CD

FM/AM

EDIT

SILENT CINEMA

YPAO

OPTIMIZER

MIC

PHONES

1,3

2,4

A B

STANDBY

/

ON

SPEAKERS

1 Select preset station “E1” using

A/B/C/D/E and PRESET/TUNING l / h.

See “Selecting preset stations”.

2 Press and hold PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) for

more than 3 seconds.

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

PRESET

TUNING

EDIT

R2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

SP
A

E1:FM 87.5 MHz

3 Select preset station “A5” by using

A/B/C/D/E and PRESET/TUNING l / h.

“A5” and the MEMORY indicator flash in the front
panel display.

V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

SP
A

MD/TAPE

A5:FM 90.6 MHz

4 Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) again.

The stations stored at the two preset assignments are
exchanged.

PRESET

TUNING

EDIT

V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

SP
A

EDIT E1-A5

VOLUME

PROGRAM

TONE CONTROL

(U.S.A. model)

MD/TAPE

CD–R CD TUNER

MEMORY

CD–R CD TUNER

TUNED

MEMORY

MD/TAPE

CD–R

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

TUNED

PHONO

VOLUME

LL R

OPERATION

BASIC

dB

Front panel

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

SP
A

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

CD–R CD TUNE

Remote control

TUNED

English

E1:FM 87.5 MHz

43

TUNING

Receiving RDS stations

RDS (Radio Data System) is a data transmission system
used by FM stations in many countries. The RDS function
is carried out among the network stations.
This unit can receive various RDS data such as PS
(Program Service name), PTY (Program Type), RT (Radio
Text), CT (Clock Time), EON (Enhanced Other
Networks) when receiving RDS broadcasting stations.

■ PS (Program Service name) mode:

The name of the RDS station being received is displayed.

■ PTY (Program Type) mode:

There are 15 program types to classify RDS stations.

NEWS News

AFFAIRS Current affairs

INFO General information

SPORT Sports

EDUCATE Education

DRAMA Drama

CULTURE Culture

SCIENCE Science

VARIED Light entertainment

POP M Pop

ROCK M Rock

M.O.R. M

LIGHT M Light classics

CLASSICS Serious classics

OTHER M Other music

■ RT (Radio Text) mode:

Information about the program (such as the title of the
song, name of the singer, etc.) on the RDS station being
received is displayed by a maximum of 64 alphanumeric
characters, including the umlaut symbol. If other
characters are used for RT data, they are displayed with
under-bars.

■ CT (Clock Time) mode:

The current time is displayed and updated every minute.
If the data flow is accidentally cut off, “CT WAIT” may
appear.

Middle-of-the-road music

(easy-listening)

Changing the RDS mode

Four modes are available in this unit for displaying RDS
data. The PS, PTY, RT and/or CT indicators that
correspond to the RDS data services offered by the station
light up in the front panel display. Press RDS MODE/
FREQ (or FREQ/RDS on the remote control) repeatedly
to display the various RDS data offered by the
transmitting station as shown below.

RDS MODE

/FREQ

Front panel

or

FREQ/RDS

Remote control

y

When performing this operation with the remote control, first
press TUNER to set the remote to tuner mode.

Notes

• Do not press RDS MODE/FREQ until an RDS indicator lights
up in the front panel display. You cannot change the mode if
you press the button prior to this. This is because this unit has
not finished receiving all of the RDS data from the station.

• RDS data not offered by the station cannot be selected.

• This unit cannot utilize the RDS data source if the signal
received is not strong enough. In particular, the RT mode
requires a large amount of data, so it is possible that the RT
mode may not be displayed even if other RDS modes (PS, PTY,
etc.) are displayed.

• RDS data may not be received under poor reception conditions.
In such cases, press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO
indicator disappears from the front panel display. Although this
will change the reception mode to manual, RDS data may be
displayed when you change the display to RDS mode.

• If the signal strength is weakened by external interference
during the reception of an RDS station, the RDS data service
may be cut off suddenly and “...WAIT” will appear on the front
panel display.

PS

PTY

RT

CT

Frequency

display mode

■ EON (Enhanced Other Networks):

See “EON function” on page 46.

44

TUNING

MENU

FREQ/RDS EON MODE PTY SEEK START

REC

DISC SKIP

EFFECT

RETURN

DISPLAY

STRAIGHT

NIGHT

AUDIO

PURE DIRECT

ENTER

TITLE

A/B/C/D/E

VOL

+

–

3421

90

+10

ENT.

5678

CH

+

–

TV VOL

TV MUTE TV INPUT

MUTE

+

–

AMP

SOURCE

TV

PRESET

EXIT

TOP

1

2B

THX

STANDARD SELECT EXTD. SUR

STEREO

MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE

A

SPEAKERSMEMORY

PTY SEEK function

If you select the desired program type, this unit
automatically searches all preset RDS stations that are
broadcasting a program of the required type.

TONE CONTROL

VOLUME

PROGRAM

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

INPUT

STANDBY

/

ON

SPEAKERS

A B

(Europe model)

PURE DIRECT

PRESET
/TUNING

EDIT

SILENT CINEMA

PHONES

FM/AM

TUNING

MEMORY

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

S VIDEO

RDS MODE

/FREQ

MODE

VIDEO AUDIO OPTICALLR

VIDEO AUX

EON PTY SEEK

MODE START

1 3

MULTI CH

CBL/SAT

INPUT

VCR 1

DVR

/VCR2

REC OUT /ZONE 2

TUNER

CD

YPAO

OPTIMIZER

MIC

/

SOURCE

PRESET

/REMOTE

TUNING

A/B/C/D/E

DVD

MD/TAPE

CD–R

D–TV

INPUT MODE

2

2

1, 3

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When performing this operation with the remote control, first
press TUNER to set the remote to tuner mode.

2 Press PRESET/TUNING l / h (PRESET +/–

on the remote control) to select the desired
program type.

The selected program type appears on the front panel
display.

PRESET/

TUNING

Front panel

or

PRESET

+

CH

–

Remote control

3 Press PTY SEEK START to begin searching

all preset RDS stations.

The selected program type flashes and the PTY
HOLD indicator lights up on the front panel display
while searching for stations.

PTY SEEK

MODE

START

Front panel

or

MODE PTY SEEK START

PTY HOLD

Lights up

OPERATION

BASIC

1 Press PTY SEEK MODE to set this unit in the

PTY SEEK mode.

The program type of the station being received or
“NEWS” blinks in the front panel display.

PTY SEEK

MODE

START

Front panel

or

Remote control

To exit from the PTY SEEK mode, press PTY SEEK
MODE again.

MODE PTY SEEK START

Blinks

Remote control

To cancel searching, press PTY SEEK START again.

• The unit stops searching when it finds a station
broadcasting the selected type of program.

• If the found station is not the one you desire one,
press PTY SEEK START again. This unit resumes
searching for another station broadcasting the same
type of program.

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TUNING

EON function

This function uses the EON data service on the RDS
station network. If you select the desired program type
(NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS or SPORT), this unit
automatically searches for all preset RDS stations that are
scheduled to broadcast the selected type of program and
switches from the station currently being received to the
new station when the broadcast starts.

Note

This function can only be used when an RDS station that offers
the EON data service is being received. When such a station is
being received, the EON indicator lights up in the front panel
display.

1 Check that the EON indicator is lit on the

front panel display.

If the EON indicator is not lit up, tune into another
RDS station so that the EON indicator lights up.

2 Press EON repeatedly to select the desired

program type (NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS or
SPORT).

The selected program type name appears on the front
panel display.

RDS MODE

/FREQ

EON

Front panel

or

EON

Remote control

• If a preset RDS station type starts broadcasting the
selected type of program, the unit automatically
switches from the program being received to that
program. (EON indicator flashes.)

• When broadcasting of the selected program ends,
the unit returns to the previous station (or another
program on the same station).

■ To cancel this function

Press EON repeatedly until no program type name is
shown on the front panel display.

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RECORDING

RECORDING

You can use the REC OUT/ZONE 2 or REC OUT control
to record one source while watching and/or listening to
another source.

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

VOLUME

PROGRAM

TONE CONTROL

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

(U.S.A. model)

A B

INPUT

STANDBY

/

ON

SPEAKERS

PURE DIRECT

ZONE ON/OFF

PRESET

/TUNING

SILENT CINEMA

RDS MODE

TUNING

MAIN ZONE 2

/FREQ

EON PTY SEEK

MODE

MEMORY

FM/AM

EDIT

PHONES

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

S VIDEO

VIDEO AUDIO OPTICALLR

VIDEO AUX

MODE START

MULTI CH

INPUT

CBL/SAT

VCR 1

/VCR2

DVR

REC OUT /ZONE 2

TUNER

CD

YPAO

OPTIMIZER

MIC

/

SOURCE

PRESET

/REMOTE

TUNING

A/B/C/D/E

DVD

MD/TAPE

CD–R

D–TV

INPUT MODE

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1 Turn on the power of this unit and all

connected components.

2 Select the source component you want to

record from by using REC OUT/ZONE 2 or
REC OUT.

• To record the current input source that you are
watching or listening to, set REC OUT/ZONE 2 or
REC OUT to SOURCE/REMOTE.

SOURCE/
REMOTE

MD/TAPEDV D

CBL/SAT

VCR 1

DVR/
VCR2

REC OUT/ZONE 2

DTV

CD-R

TUNER

CD

• To record a source other than the one that you are
watching or listening to, set REC OUT/ZONE 2 or
REC OUT to the source you want to record.

SOURCE/

REMOTE

MD/TAPEDV D

CBL/SAT

VCR 1

DVR/

VCR2

REC OUT/ZONE 2

DTV

CD-R

TUNER

CD

After this setting, you can change the source you
are listening to and/or watching without effecting
the recording by rotating INPUT (or pressing one
of the input selector buttons on the remote control).

3 Start playback (or select a broadcast station)

on the source component.

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• To record audio and video from different sources, set REC
OUT/ZONE 2 or REC OUT to SOURCE/REMOTE, select a
video source first then select an audio source (see page 38).

• Do a test recording before you start an actual recording.

Notes

• The source you record and the source sent to Zone 2 (U.S.A.,
Canada, U.K., Europe and Australia models only) are always
the same.

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

• The setting of TONE CONTROL, VOLUME, Speaker Level
(page 64) and programs does not affect recorded material.

• A source connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks of this unit
cannot be recorded.

• S-video and composite video signals pass independently
through this unit’s video circuits. Therefore, when recording or
dubbing video signals, if your video source component is
connected to provide only an S-video (or only a composite
video) signal, you can record only an S-video (or only a
composite video) signal to your VCR.

• Digital signals input to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks are not
output to the analog AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks for recording.
Likewise, analog signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks are
not output to the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack. Therefore, if your
source component is connected to provide only digital (or
analog) signals, you can only record digital (or analog) signals.

• A given input source is not output on the same REC OUT
channel. (For example, the signal input from VCR 1 IN is not
output on VCR 1 OUT.)

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

If you playback a video source that uses scrambled or
encoded signals to prevent it from being dubbed, the
picture itself may be disturbed due to those signals.

■ Special considerations when recording

DTS software

The DTS signal is a digital bitstream. Attempting to
digitally record the DTS bitstream will result in noise
being recorded. Therefore, if you want to use this unit to
record sources that have DTS signals recorded on them,
the following considerations and adjustments need to be
made.
For DVDs and CDs encoded with DTS, when your player
is compatible with the DTS format, follow its operation
instruction to make a setting so that the analog signal will
be output from the player.

OPERATION

BASIC

4 Start recording on the recording component.

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SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from
almost any sound source (stereo or multi-channel). This unit is also equipped with a YAMAHA digital sound field
processing (DSP) chip containing several sound field programs which you can use to enhance your playback experience.
Most of these sound field programs are precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments found in famous
concert halls, music venues, and movie theaters.

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The YAMAHA CINEMA DSP modes are compatible with all Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Surround sources. Set the input mode to
AUTO (see page 39) to enable this unit to automatically switch to the appropriate digital decoder according to the input signal.

Notes

• This unit’s DSP sound field programs are recreations of real-world acoustic environments made from precise measurements taken in
actual halls, etc. Thus you may notice variations in the strength of the reflections coming from the front, back, left and right.

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

For movie/video sources

You can select from the following sound fields when playing movie or video sources. The sound fields marked “MULTI”
can be used with multi-channel sources, like DVD, digital TV, etc. Those marked “2-CH” can be used with 2-channel
(stereo) sources like TV programs, video tapes, etc.

Program Features Sources

STEREO:
2ch Stereo

ENTERTAINMENT:
TV Sports

ENTERTAINMENT:
Mono Movie

ENTERTAINMENT:
Game

MOVIE THEATER:
Spectacle

MOVIE THEATER:
Sci-Fi

MOVIE THEATER:
Adventure

MOVIE THEATER:
General

THX:
THX Cinema

Downmixes multi-channel sources to 2 (left and right) channels or plays back 2-channel
sources as is.

Though the presence sound field is relatively narrow, the surround sound field employs the
sound environment of a large concert hall. This effect enhances the experience of watching
various TV programs such as news, variety shows, music programs or sports programs.

This program is provided for reproducing monaural video sources (such as old movies). The
program produces the optimum reverberation to create sound depth using only the presence
sound field.

This program adds a deep and spatial feeling to video game sounds.

CINEMA DSP processing. This program creates the extremely wide sound field of a 70-mm
movie theater. It precisely reproduces the source sound in detail, making both the video and the
sound field incredibly real. This is ideal for any kind of video source encoded with Dolby
Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS (especially large-scale movie productions).

CINEMA DSP processing. This program clearly reproduces dialog and sound effects in the
latest sound form for science fiction films, thus creating a broad and expansive cinematic space
amid silence. You can enjoy science fiction films in a virtual-space sound field that includes
Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital and DTS-encoded software employing the most advanced
techniques.

CINEMA DSP processing. This program is ideal for precisely reproducing the sound design of
the newest 70-mm and multichannel soundtrack films. The sound field is made to be similar to
that of the newest movie theaters, so the reverberations of the sound field itself are restrained
as much as possible.

CINEMA DSP processing. This program is for reproducing sounds from 70-mm and
multichannel soundtrack films, and is characterized by soft and extensive sound field. The
presence sound field is relatively narrow. It spatially spreads all around and toward the screen,
restraining the echo effect of conversations without losing clarity.

THX processing for any multi-channel sources (including DTS-ES).

MULTI

2-CH

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Program Features Sources

THX:
THX Surr. EX

DOLBY DIGITAL:
SUR. STANDARD

DOLBY DIGITAL:
SUR. ENHANCED

q D+PLIIxMovie:

SUR. STANDARD

q D+PLIIxMovie:

SUR. ENHANCED

DOLBY D EX:
SUR. STANDARD

DOLBY D EX:
SUR. ENHANCED

DTS:
SUR. STANDARD

DTS:
SUR. ENHANCED

DTS 96/24:
SUR. STANDARD

DTS+PLIIx Movie:
SUR. STANDARD

DTS+PLIIx Movie:
SUR. ENHANCED

DTS+DOLBY EX:
SUR. STANDARD

DTS+DOLBY EX:
SUR. ENHANCED

DTS ES:
SUR. STANDARD

DTS ES:
SUR. ENHANCED

DTS 96/24 ES:
SUR. STANDARD

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

THX processing for any 5.1 channel source.

Standard 5.1 channel processing for Dolby Digital sources.

CINEMA DSP enhanced processing for Dolby Digital sources.

Standard 7.1 channel processing for Dolby Digital sources.

CINEMA DSP enhanced 7.1 channel processing for Dolby Digital sources.

Standard 6.1 channel processing for Dolby Digital sources.

CINEMA DSP enhanced 6.1 channel processing (Dolby Digital EX) for Dolby Digital
sources.

Standard 5.1 channel processing for DTS sources.

CINEMA DSP enhanced processing for DTS and 96 kHz/24-bit DTS sources.

Standard 5.1 channel processing for 96kHz/24-bit DTS sources.

Standard 7.1 channel processing (Dolby Pro Logic IIx) for DTS sources.

CINEMA DSP enhanced 7.1 channel processing (Dolby Pro Logic IIx) for DTS sources.

Standard 6.1 channel processing (Dolby Digital EX) for DTS sources.

CINEMA DSP enhanced 6.1 channel processing (Dolby Digital EX) for DTS sources.

Standard 6.1 channel processing (DTS-ES Matrix and DTS-ES Discrete) for DTS sources.

CINEMA DSP enhanced processing (DTS-ES Matrix and DTS-ES Discrete) for DTS 96 kHz/
24-bit DTS sources.

Standard 6.1 channel processing (DTS-ES Matrix and DTS-ES Discrete) for 96kHz/24-bit
DTS sources.

MULTI

SOUND FIELD

PROGRAMS

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SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Program Features Sources

PRO LOGIC:

Standard processing for Dolby Surround sources.

SUR. STANDARD

PRO LOGIC:

CINEMA DSP enhanced precessing for Dolby Surround sources.

SUR. ENHANCED

PLIIx Movie:

Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for movie software.

SUR. STANDARD

PLIIx Movie:

CINEMA DSP enhanced precessing (Dolby Pro Logic IIx) for movie software.

SUR. ENHANCED

PLII Movie:

Dolby Pro Logic II processing for movie software.

SUR. STANDARD

PLII Movie:

CINEMA DSP enhanced precessing (Dolby Pro Logic II) for movie software.

SUR. ENHANCED

PLIIx Game:

Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for game software.

SUR. STANDARD

PLII Game:

Dolby Pro Logic II processing for game software.

SUR. STANDARD

Neo:6 Cinema:

DTS processing for movie software.

SUR. STANDARD

Neo:6 Cinema:

CINEMA DSP enhanced precessing (DTS Neo:6) for movie software.

SUR. ENHANCED

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SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

For music sources

You can select from the following sound fields when playing music sources, like CD, FM/AM broadcasting, tapes, etc.

Program Features Sources

STEREO:
2ch Stereo

STEREO:
7ch Stereo

MUSIC:
Hall in Munich

MUSIC:
Hall in Vienna

MUSIC:
Freiburg

MUSIC:
The Bttm Line

MUSIC:
The Roxy Thtr

MUSIC:
Pop/Rock

MUSIC:
Classic/Opera

ENTERTAINMENT:
Disco

q D+PLIIxMusic:

SUR. STANDARD

q D+PLIIxMusic:

SUR. ENHANCED

DTS+PLIIx Music:
SUR. STANDARD

DTS+PLIIx Music:
SUR. ENHANCED

PLIIx Music:
SUR. STANDARD

PLII Music:
SUR. STANDARD

Neo:6 Music:
SUR. STANDARD

2 (left and right) channel playback.

Use to increase the output stereo sources (in stereo) from all speakers. This provides a larger
sound field and is ideal for background music at parties, etc.

HiFi DSP processing. This is a large fan-shaped concert hall which has approximately 2500
seats. Almost the whole interior is made of wood. There is relatively little reflection from the
walls, and sound spreads finely and beautifully.

HiFi DSP processing. A classic shoe-box type concert hall with approximately 1700 seats.
Pillars and ornate carvings create extremely complex reflections which produce a very full,
rich sound.

HiFi DSP processing. This program recreates the acoustic environment of a big church with a
high dome and columns along each side. The reverberation delay is very long while the early
reflections are smaller than with other sound field programs.

HiFi DSP processing. This is the sound field at stage front in “The Bottom Line”, a famous
New York jazz club. The floor can seat 300 people to the left and right in a sound field offering
a real and vibrant sound.

HiFi DSP processing. The ideal program for lively, dynamic rock music. The data for this
program was recorded at LA’s “hottest” rock club. The listener’s virtual seat is at the center-left
of the hall.

CINEMA DSP processing. This program produces a vibrant atmosphere and lets you feel as if
you are at an actual jazz or rock concert.

CINEMA DSP processing. This program provides excellent vocal depth and overall clarity by
restraining excessive reverberation. The surround sound field is relatively moderate but it
reproduces beautiful sound using data collected from a concert hall.

HiFi DSP processing. This program recreates the acoustic environment of a lively disco in the
heart of a big city. The sound is dense and highly concentrated. It is also characterized by high­energy, “immediate” sound.

Standard Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for music sources.

DSP enhanced Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for music sources.

Standard DTS and Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for music sources.

DSP enhanced DTS and Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for music sources.

Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for music software.

Dolby Pro Logic II processing for music software.

DTS processing for music software.

MULTI

2-CH

MULTI

2-CH

SOUND FIELD

PROGRAMS

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS

TRANSMIT

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

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

Using the sleep timer

Use this feature to automatically set this unit in the
standby mode after a certain amount of time. The sleep
timer is useful when you are going to sleep while this unit
is playing or recording a source. The sleep timer also
automatically turns off any external components
connected to the AC OUTLET(S).

■ Setting the sleep timer

2

1 Select a source and start playback on the

source component.

■ Canceling the sleep timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears on
the front panel display.
After a few seconds, “SLEEP OFF” disappears, and the
SLEEP indicator goes off.

SLEEP

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

2 Press SLEEP repeatedly to

set the amount of time.

Each time you press SLEEP, the front
panel display changes as shown
below. The SLEEP indicator flashes
while switching the amount of time for
the sleep timer.

SLEEP 120 min SLEEP 90 min

SLEEP 60 minSLEEP 30 minSLEEP OFF

V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

MD/TAPE

MD/TAPE

CD–R CD TUNER

CD–R CD TUNER

SP
A

SLEEP

SLEEP 120min

The SLEEP indicator lights up in the front panel
display, and the display returns to the selected sound
field program.

V–AUX

DVR/VCR2

VCR 1

CBL/SAT

DTV DVD

SP
A

SLEEP

Hall in Munich

SLEEP

PHONO

VOLUME

LL R

PHONO

VOLUME

LL R

dB

dB

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SYSTEM OPTIONS

SYSTEM OPTIONS

You can use the following parameters to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this unit operates.
Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment.

■ Stereo/Surround (Stereo/Surround)

Use to edit sound field parameters (see page 89).

■ Input Select (Input select)

Use to reassign digital input/outputs, select the input signal, rename the inputs, or adjust the output volume of each jack.

Item Features Page

I/O Assignment Assigns jacks according to the component to be used.

Volume Trim Adjusts the output volume of each jack.

Rename Changes the name of the input.

Multi CH Assign Selects the number of audio channels input through the MULTI CH INPUT jacks

■ Manual Setup (Manual setup)

Use to manually adjust speaker and system settings.

Sound (Sound)

Use to manually adjust the sound parameters.

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Item Features Page

LFE Level Adjusts the output level of the LFE channel for Dolby Digital or DTS signals.

Dynamic Range Adjusts the dynamic range for Dolby Digital or DTS signals.

Parametric EQ Adjusts the tonal quality of each speaker.

Tone Control Adjusts the tonal balance of the speakers and headphones.

Audio Option Customizes overall audio settings for this unit.

Basic (Basic)

Use to quickly setup basic system parameters.

Item Features Page

Test Tone Turns the test tone output on or off for Speaker Set, Speaker Distance and Speaker Level settings.

Speaker Set

Speaker Distance Adjusts the delay time of each speaker.

Speaker Level Adjusts the output level of each speaker.

Selects the output mode suitable for each speaker, the speakers for low-frequency signal output,
and the cross over frequency.

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60

61

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OPERATION

ADVANCED

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SYSTEM OPTIONS

Option (Option)

Use to adjust the optional system settings.

Item Features Page

Display Adjusts the GUI and front panel displays.

Multi Zone Customizes the Zone 2, Zone 3 and Zone B settings.

Surr.Initialize Initializes the parameters of all or a group of sound field programs.

Input Mode Selects the initial input mode of the source.

Memory Guard Locks the menu parameter settings.

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■ Auto Setup (Auto setup)

Use to specify which speaker parameters auto setup will adjust, and to activate the auto setup procedure (see page 26).

■ System Memory (System memory)

Use to save and recall various settings (see page 67).

■ Audio Info. (Audio signal information)

Use to check audio signal information (see page 39).

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SYSTEM OPTIONS

EXIT

MENU

EFFECT

RETURN

DISPLAY

STRAIGHT

NIGHT

AUDIO

PURE DIRECT

ENTER

TOP
TITLE

A/B/C/D/E

VOL

+

–

CH

+

–

TV VOL

TV MUTE TV INPUT

MUTE

+

–

AMP

SOURCE

TV

Changing parameter settings

Use the remote control to access and adjust each
parameter.

1

2

1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP.

2 Press TOP on the remote control.

3 Press k / n repeatedly to select a menu, then

press h to enter the selected menu.

Test Tone

Speaker Set

Speaker Distance

Speaker Level

Front

Center

Surround

Surround Back

Presence

6
3-5

Front

Center

Surround

Large

Small

None

4 Press k / n repeatedly to select the

parameter you want to adjust.

Presence

Bass Out

Bass Cross Over

SWFR Phase

40Hz

60Hz

80Hz (THX)

90Hz

100Hz

5 Press ENTER or h, then press k / n

repeatedly to change the setting of the item
you want to adjust.

Presence

Bass Out

Bass Cross Over

SWFR Phase

40Hz

60Hz

80Hz (THX)

90Hz

100Hz

6 Press EXIT.

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If you want to continue adjusting parameter settings, press
ENTER to return to the previously selected menu item.

Notes

• The available parameters may be displayed on more than one
page of the GUI display. To scroll through pages, press k / n.

• You cannot change parameter values when Memory Guard is
set to “Guard”. If you want to change the parameter values, set
Memory Guard to “Free” (see page 67).

Memory back-up

The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data
from being lost even if this unit is set in the standby
mode, the power cable is disconnected from the AC
outlet, or the power supply is temporarily cut due to
power failure. However, if the power is cut for more
than one week, the parameter values will return to the
factory settings. If this happens, edit the parameter
value again.

OPERATION

ADVANCED

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SYSTEM OPTIONS

Input Select

Use this feature to reassign digital input/outputs, select the
input signal, rename the inputs, or adjust the level of the
signal input to each jack.

1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP.

AMP

SOURCE

TV

Example 2:

To clear a jack assignment.

1) Select Input Select, then select the input source (DVD,
etc.).

2) Select I/O Assignment, then select the jack assignment
(Optical Output, Optical Input, Coaxial Input or
Component Video).

3) Select NONE, then press ENTER to clear the
assignment.

2 Press TOP on the remote control.

3 Select Input Select, then press h.

CD-R

Stereo/Surround

Input Select

Manual Setup

Auto Setup

MD/TAPE

DVD

DTV

CBL/SAT

4 Select the desired input (CD, DVD, etc.), then

press h to access and adjust.

■ I/O Assignment
(Input / output assignment)

You can assign the digital audio input/output and
component video jacks to other components if this unit’s
initial settings do not correspond to your needs. Change
the following parameters to reassign the jacks and
effectively connect more components.
Once the jacks are reassigned, you can select the
corresponding component using INPUT SELECTOR on
the front panel or the input selector buttons on the remote
control.

Input Select > input source (DVD, etc.) >
I/O Assignment >

Example 1:

To assign the COAXIAL 7 (CD) jack to the DVD input.

1) Select Input Select, then select DVD.

2) Select I/O Assignment > Coaxial Input, then select

7 CD.

I/O Assignment

Volume Trim

Rename

Optical Output

Optical Input

Coaxial Input

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This menu item is also available in the front panel display system
options menu (see page 85).

Notes

• You cannot select a specific item more than once for the same
type of jack.

• When you connect a component to both the COAXIAL and
OPTICAL jacks, priority is given to the input signals from the
COAXIAL jack.

■ Volume Trim (Volume trim)

Use this feature to adjust the level of the signal input to
each jack. This is useful if you want to balance the level of
each input source to avoid sudden changes in volume
when switching between input sources.

Input Select > input source (DVD, etc.) > Volume Trim >

Control range: –6.0 dB to +6.0 dB

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This menu item is also available in the front panel display system
options menu (see page 85).

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■ Rename (Rename)

Use this feature to change the name of the inputs on the
GUI and front panel display. (DVD is used as the source
component in the following example.)

Input Select > input source (DVD, etc.) > Rename

1 Press an input selector button to select the

input you want to change the name of.

2 Press l / h to place the _ (under-bar) under

the space or character you want to edit.

I/O Assignment

Volume Trim

Rename

CAPITAL

DVD

OK RESET

3 Press ENTER to select a character type

(CAPITAL/SMALL/FIGURE/MARK).

4 Press k / n to select the character you want

to use and l / h to move to the next one.

• You can use up to 8 characters for each input.

• Press n to change the character in the following
order, or press k to go in the reverse order. Press
ENTER to switch between character types:
CAPITAL A to Z, space
SMALL a to z, space
FIGURE 0 to 9, space
MARK !, #, %, &, etc.

• Repeat steps 1 to 3 to rename each input.

5 Press l / h to select OK and press ENTER

when complete.

y

This menu item is also available in the front panel display system
options menu (see page 85).

■ Multi CH Assign
(Multi channel assignment)

Use this feature to set the direction of the signals input
into the center, subwoofer and surround channels when a
source component is connected to the MULTI CH INPUT
jacks. If you are inputting 8-channel signals from an
external decoder, use this feature to select jacks for the
additional front signals.

Input Select > MULTI CH > Multi CH Assign

Volume Trim

Multi CH Assign

Input Channels

This setting is used to select the number of channels input
from an external decoder.
Choices: 6ch, 8ch

Note

If Zone2 Amplifier (page 66) is set to “Internal”, no sound is
output from the surround back speakers even if you select “8ch”.
In this case, select “6ch” and set the output setting of the external
component to 6 channels.

Front Input

If you selected “8ch” in Input Channels, you can select
analog jacks to which front signals from an external
decoder will be input.
Choices: DVD, DTV, CBL/SAT, VCR1, DVR/VCR2,
V-AUX, CD, CD-R, MD/TAPE

y

This menu item is also available in the front panel display system
options menu (see page 85).

Input Channels

Front Input

OPERATION

ADVANCED

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SYSTEM OPTIONS

Manual setup: Sound

Use this menu to adjust the sound parameters.

1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP.

AMP

SOURCE

TV

2 Press TOP on the remote control.

3 Select Manual Setup, then press h.

LFE Level

Dynamic Range

Sound

Basic

Option

4 Select Sound, then press h.

5 Select the desired parameters, then press h

to access and adjust.

■ LFE Level (Low-frequency effect level)

Use to adjust the output level of the LFE (low-frequency
effect) channel according to the capacity of your
subwoofer or headphones. The LFE channel carries low­frequency special effects which are only added to certain
scenes. This setting is effective only when this unit
decodes Dolby Digital or DTS signals.
To access these parameters, select:

Manual Setup > Sound > LFE Level >

Choices: –20 to 0 (dB)

Parametric EQ

Tone Control

Audio Option

Note

Depending on the settings of LFE Level, some signals may not be
output from the SUBWOOFER jack.

■ Dynamic Range (Dynamic range)

Use to select the amount of dynamic range compression to
be applied to your speakers and headphones. This setting
is effective only when the unit is decoding Dolby Digital
and DTS signals.
To access these parameters, select:

Manual Setup > Sound > Dynamic Range >

Choices: MAX (maximum), STD (standard),
MIN (minimum)

Speaker

Headphone

Speaker (Speaker)

Select to adjust the speaker compression.

Headphone (Headphone)

Select to adjust the headphone compression.

• Select “MAX” to preserve the greatest amount of
dynamic range.

• Select “STD” for general use.

• Select “MIN” for listening to sources at low volume
levels.

y

This menu item is also available in the front panel display system
options menu (see page 85).

MAX

STD

MIN

Speaker

Headphone

0.0dB

Speaker (Speaker)

Select to adjust the speaker LFE level.

Headphone (Headphone)

Select to adjust the headphone LFE level.

y

This menu item is also available in the front panel display system
options menu (see page 85).

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■ Parametric EQ (Parametric equalizer)

Use this feature to adjust the PEQ for any speaker.

LFE Level

Dynamic Range

Parametric EQ

Tone Control

Audio Option

Test Tone

Front L

Front R

SYSTEM OPTIONS

4 Press n EDIT and press ENTER to access the

edit window.

Band

#1

Gain

0.0dB

Freq.

Test Tone

Front L

Front R

Center

125.0Hz

Q

1.000

1 Press k / n to select Test Tone or the speaker

you want to adjust.

• Test Tone turns on or off the test tone output

when adjusting the tonal quality of each speaker.

• Front L adjusts the tonal quality of the front left

speaker.

• Front R adjusts the tonal quality of the front right

speaker.

• Center adjusts the tonal quality of the center

speaker.

• Surround L adjusts the tonal quality of the

surround left speaker.

• Surround R adjusts the tonal quality of the

surround right speaker.

• Surround Back L adjusts the tonal quality of the

surround back left speaker.

• Surround Back R adjusts the tonal quality of the

surround back right speaker.

• Presence L adjusts the tonal quality of the

presence left speaker.

• Presence R adjusts the tonal quality of the

presence right speaker.

2 Press h to access the settings window.

PARAM RESET

Test Tone

Front L

Front R

Center

EDIT EXIT

Band / Gain

The parameter selected in PARAM is highlighted.

•Press l / h to adjust the parameter.

•Press k / n to adjust the Gain.

• Press ENTER to exit the edit window.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you are satisfied

with the results.

y

If you want to reset all PEQ parameter settings for the
selected speaker, select RESET and press ENTER.

6 Select EXIT and press ENTER to exit the

settings window.

y

• If you select “Band” in step 3, you can use this menu as a
graphic equalizer.

• For more information on the parametric equalizer, see
“PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER INFORMATION” on page 104.

■ Tone Control (Tone control)

Use to adjust the amount of bass and treble output to your
speakers and headphones.

Manual Setup > Sound > Tone Control >

Control (Tone control)
Choices: Defeat, Speaker, Headphone

Defeat

Control

Bass

Treble

Speaker

Headphone

OPERATION

ADVANCED

3 Press l / h to select PARAM, then press

ENTER to select a parameter from Band
(band), Freq (frequency) or Q (Q factor).

• Select “Defeat” if you do not want to make any

adjustments.

• Select “Speaker” to adjust the bass/treble balance of

your speakers.

• Select “Headphone” to adjust the bass/treble balance of

your headphones.

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SYSTEM OPTIONS

Bass (Bass control)

Use this feature to adjust low-frequencies output to your
speakers or headphones.
Choices: –6 to +6 (dB), Initial: 0 dB
You can adjust three frequency bands: 125Hz, 350Hz,
500Hz.

Speaker

Control

Bass

Treble

Freq : 125Hz
Gain : 0.0dB

+6

+0

+6

Treble (Treble control)

Use this feature to adjust high-frequencies output to your
speakers or headphones.
Choices: –6 to +6 (dB), Initial: 0 dB
You can adjust three frequency bands: 2.5kHz, 3.5kHz,

8.0kHz.

Control

Bass

Treble

Speaker
Freq : 3.5kHz
Gain : 0.0dB

+6

+0

+6

y

This menu item is also available in the front panel display system
options menu (see page 85).

Note

TONE CONTROL is not effective when:

– The THX (page 48) or PURE DIRECT (page 37) is selected.
– MULTI CH INPUT is selected.

■ Audio Option (Audio option)

Use to customize this unit’s overall audio settings.

Manual Setup > Sound > Audio Option >

Muting Type (Muting type)

Use to adjust how much the mute function reduces the
output volume.
Choices: Full, –20dB

Audio Delay (Audio delay)

Use to delay the sound output and synchronize it with the
video image. This may be necessary when using certain
LCD monitors or projectors.
Choices: 0 to 240 (ms)

Muting Type

Audio Delay

PR/PB Select

0ms

y

This menu item is also available in the front panel display system
options menu (see page 85).

PR/SB Select (Presence speakers / surround
back speakers select)

Surround back and presence speakers do not output sound
simultaneously. You can select to prioritize either speaker
set when playing sources that contain surround back
channel signals using CINEMA DSP sound field
programs.
Choices: Presence, Surround Back

Muting Type
Audio Delay
PR/SB Select

Presence

Surround Back

• Select “Presence” to use presence speakers even when
surround back channel signals are input. The signals
for the surround back channel will be output from
surround speakers.

• Select “Surround Back” to use surround back speakers
when a surround back channel signal is detected in a
CINEMA DSP program. Presence channel signals will
be output from front speakers.

Muting Type

Audio Delay
PR/SB Select

Full

-20dB

• Select “Full” to completely halt all output of sound.

• Select “–20dB” to reduce the current volume by 20 dB.

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SYSTEM OPTIONS

Manual setup: Basic

Use this menu to set up basic system parameters.

1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP.

AMP

SOURCE

TV

2 Press TOP on the remote control.

3 Select Manual Setup, then press h.

Sound

Basic

Option

4 Select Basic, then press h.

5 Select the desired parameters, then press h

to access and adjust.

• Most of the parameters described in the basic menu are set
automatically when you run auto setup. You can use the basic
menu to make further adjustments, but we recommend running
auto setup first.

• You can reset these parameters by performing the auto setup
procedure (see page 26).

Test Tone

Speaker Set

Speaker Distance

Speaker Level

Note

Loud test tones will be output when “On” is selected. In this case,
make sure no children are present in the listening room.

■ Speaker Set (Speaker set)

Use to manually adjust any speaker setting.

Manual Setup > Basic > Speaker Set >

y

If you are not satisfied with the bass sounds from your speakers,
you can change these settings according to your preference.

Note

Set any THX speakers to Small.

Front (Front speakers)
Choices: Large, Small

Large

Front

Center

Surround

• Select “Large” if you have large front speakers. The
unit directs the entire range of the front left and right
channel signals to the front left and right speakers.

• Select “Small” if you have small front speakers. The
unit directs the low-frequency signals of the front
channel to the speakers selected with Bass Out.

Center (Center speaker)
Choices: Large, Small, None

Small

■ Test Tone (Test tone)

Turns the test tone output on or off for Speaker Set,
Speaker Distance and Speaker Level settings.

Manual Setup > Basic > Test Tone >

Choices: Off, On

Test Tone

Speaker Set

Speaker Distance

y

• If you use a handheld SPL meter, hold at arms length and point
upwards so that the meter is in the listening position. With the
meter set to the 70 dB scale and to C SLOW, calibrate each
speaker to 75 dB.

• This menu item is also available in the front panel display
system options menu (see page 85).

Off

On

Front

Center

Surround Back

Large

Small

NoneSurround

• Select “Large” if you have a large center speaker. The
unit directs the entire range of the center channel signal
to the center speaker.

• Select “Small” if you have a small center speaker. The
unit directs the low-frequency signals of the center
channel to the speakers selected with Bass Out.

• Select “None” if you do not have a center speaker. The
unit directs all of the center channel signal to the front
left and right speakers.

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OPERATION

English

ADVANCED

SYSTEM OPTIONS

Surround (Surround left/right speakers)
Choices: Large, Small, None

Front

Center

Surround

Presence

Large

Small

NoneSurround Back

• Select “Large” if you have large surround left and right
speakers or if a rear subwoofer is connected to the
surround speakers. The entire range of the surround
channel signal is directed to the surround left and right
speakers.

• Select “Small” if you have small surround left and right
speakers. The low-frequency signals of the surround
channel are directed to the speakers selected with Bass
Out.

• Select “None” if you do not have surround speakers.
This sets the unit to the Virtual CINEMA DSP mode
(see page 38) and automatically sets the surround back
speaker setting (Surround Back) to “None”.

Surround Back
(Surround back left/right speakers)

Choices: Large x1, Small x1, Small x2,

Large x2, None

Center

Surround

Surround Back

Presence

Bass Out

Large x1

Small x1

Small x2

Large x2

None

• Select “Large x1” if you have a large surround back
speaker. The unit directs the entire range of the
surround back channel signal to the surround back left
speaker.

• Select “Small x1” if you have a small surround back
speaker. The low-frequency signals of the surround
back channel are directed to the speakers selected with
Bass Out, and the rest of the frequency signals are
directed to the surround back left speaker.

• Select “Small x2” if you have two small surround back
speakers. The low-frequency signals of the surround
back channels are directed to the speakers selected with
Bass Out.

• Select “Large x2” if you have two large surround back
speakers. The unit directs the entire range of the
surround back channel signal to the surround back
speakers.

• Select “None” if you do not have a surround back
speaker. The unit directs all of the surround back
channel signal to the surround left and right speakers.

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Note

If you select “Large x1” or “Small x1”, connect a speaker to the
SURROUND BACK (SINGLE) speaker terminals.

SYSTEM OPTIONS

Presence (Presence speakers)
Choices: None, Yes

Surround

Surround Back

Presence

Bass Out

Bass Cross Over

None

Yes

• Select “None” if you do not have presence speakers.
This unit directs all presence channel signals to the
front left and right speakers.

• Select “Yes” if you have presence speakers.

Note

When Zone2 Amplifier is set to “Internal” (see page 66),
Presence is automatically set to “None”.

Bass Out (Bass out)

LFE signals carry low-frequency effects when this unit
decodes Dolby Digital or DTS signals. These low­frequency signals can be directed to both front left and
right speakers, and to the subwoofer (which can be used
for both stereo reproduction and sound field programs).
Choices: Both, SWFR, Front
THX recommendation: SWFR

Bass Cross Over (Bass cross over)

Use this feature to select a cross-over (cut-off) frequency
for all low-frequency signals. All frequencies below the
selected frequency are sent to the subwoofer.
Choices: 40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz (THX), 90Hz, 100Hz,
110Hz, 120Hz, 160Hz, 200Hz
THX recommendation: 80Hz (THX)

Presence

Bass Out

Bass Cross Over

SWFR Phase

40Hz

60Hz

80Hz (THX)

90Hz

100Hz

SWFR Phase (Subwoofer Phase)

If bass sounds are lacking or unclear, use this feature to
adjust the frequency phase characteristics of your
subwoofer.
Choices: Normal, Reverse

Bass Out

Bass Cross Over

SWFR Phase

Normal

Reverse

Surround Back

Presence

Bass Out

Bass Cross Over

SWFR Phase

Both

SWFR

Front

• Select “Both” to direct LFE signals to the subwoofer.
Front L/R low-frequency signals are directed to both
the subwoofer and front channels, and all other low­frequency signals are directed in accordance with other
speaker settings.

• Select “SWFR” if you connected a subwoofer. The unit
directs all LFE and low-frequency signals in
accordance with other speaker settings.

• Select “Front” if you have not connected a subwoofer.
The unit directs all low-frequency and LFE signals to
the front speakers (even if you have previously set
Front to Small in Speaker Set).

y

This menu item is also available in the front panel display system
options menu (see page 85).

OPERATION

English

ADVANCED

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■ Speaker Distance (Speaker distance)

Use this feature to manually input the distance of each
speaker and adjust the delay applied to the respective
channel. Ideally, each speaker should be the same distance
from the main listening position. However, this is not
possible in most home situations. Thus, a certain amount
of delay must be applied to the sound from each speaker
so that all sound will arrive at the listening position at the
same time.

Manual Setup > Basic > Speaker Distance >

Test Tone

Speaker Set

Speaker Distance

Speaker Level

Unit (Unit)

Choices: Meter, Feet
Initial setting:
U.S.A. and Canada models: Feet
Other models: Meter

• Select “Meter” to input speaker distances in meters.

• Select “Feet” to input speaker distances in feet.

Presence R

Subwoofer

Unit

Front L

Front R

Speaker Distances

Choices: 0.3 to 24.00 m (1 to 80 ft)
Initial setting: 3.00 m (10.0 ft)

• Front L adjusts the distance of the front left speaker.

• Front R adjusts the distance of the front right speaker.

• Center adjusts the distance of the center speaker.

• Surround L adjusts the distance of the surround left

speaker.

• Surround R adjusts the distance of the surround right

speaker.

• Surround Back L adjusts the distance of the

surround back left speaker.

• Surround Back R adjusts the distance of the

surround back right speaker.

• Presence L adjusts the distance of the presence left

speaker.

• Presence R adjusts the distance of the presence right

speaker.

• Subwoofer adjusts the distance of the subwoofer.

y

This menu item is also available in the front panel display system
options menu (see page 85).

Subwoofer

Unit

Front L

Front R

Center

Meter

Feet

Notes

• You cannot adjust the distance of speakers set to “None” in
Speaker Set.

• If you are only using one surround back speaker, connect it to
the SURROUND BACK (SINGLE) jack, and adjust the
distance in Surround Back L.

■ Speaker Level (Speaker level)

Use these settings to manually balance the speaker levels
between the front left speakers and each speaker selected
in Speaker Set (see page 61).

Manual Setup > Basic > Speaker Level

Speaker Set

Speaker Distance

Speaker Level

Choices: –10.0 dB to +10.0 dB
Initial setting: 0.0 dB

• Front L adjusts the balance of the front left speaker.

• Front R adjusts the balance of the front right speaker.

• Center adjusts the balance of the center speaker.

• Surround L adjusts the balance of the surround left

speaker.

• Surround R adjusts the balance of the surround right

speaker.

• Surround Back L adjusts the balance of the surround

back left speaker.

• Surround Back R adjusts the balance of the

surround back right speaker.

• Presence L adjusts the balance of the front left and

presence left speakers.

• Presence R adjusts the balance of the front left and

presence right speakers.

• Subwoofer adjusts the balance of the subwoofer.

y

• To calibrate correctly to THX reference levels, use the Test
Tone (see page 61).

• This menu item is also available in the front panel display
system options menu (see page 85).

Notes

• You cannot adjust the level of channels set to “None” in
Speaker Set.

• If you are only using one surround back speaker, connect it to
the SURROUND BACK (SINGLE) jack, and adjust the balance
in Surround Back L.

Presence R

Subwoofer

Front L

Front R

Center

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Manual setup: Option

This menu adjusts the optional system settings.

1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP.

AMP

SOURCE

TV

2 Press TOP on the remote control.

3 Select Manual Setup, then press h.

SYSTEM OPTIONS

Video Conv. (Video conversion)

Use this feature to turn on/off conversion of composite
(VIDEO) signals to both S-video and component signals.
This allows you to output converted video signals from the
S VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks when no
S-video or component signals are input. This feature also
converts S-video signals to component signals when no
component signals are input.
Choices: Off, On

• Select “Off” not to convert any signals.

• Select “On” to convert composite signals to S-video
and component signals, and to convert S-video signals
to component signals.

y

When using the THX system, we recommend setting Video Conv.
to “Off”.

4 Select Option then press h.

Sound

Basic

Option

Display

Multi Zone

Surr.Initialize

Input Mode

Memory Guard

5 Select the desired parameters, then press h

to access and adjust.

6 When finished adjusting parameters, press

ENTER.

■ Display (Display)

Use this feature to adjust the GUI and front panel displays.

Manual Setup > Option > Display >

Dimmer

Video Conv.

Display

Multi Zone

Surr.Initialize

Dimmer (Dimmer)

Use to adjust the brightness of the front panel display.
Choices: –4 to 0

Short Message

Position

Wall Paper

Notes

• Converted video signals are only output to the MONITOR OUT

jacks. When recording you must make the same type of video
connections (composite or S-video) between each component.

• When converting composite video or S-video signals from a

VCR to component video signals, the picture quality may suffer
depending on your VCR.

Short Message (Short message)

Use this feature to turn on/off the short message display.
Choices: Off, On

• Select “Off” to turn off the short message display.

• Select “On” to turn on the short message display.

Notes

• The short message display may not display properly depending

on the type of input signal and video monitor used.

• If Video Conv. is set to “Off”, the short message display is not

displayed even if “On” is selected.

Position (Position)

Use to adjust the vertical and horizontal position of the
GUI display.
Choices: –5 (downward/left) to +5 (upward/right)

• Press k to raise the position of the GUI display.

• Press n to lower the position of the GUI display.

• Press h to shift the position of the GUI display to the
right.
Press l to shift the position of the GUI display to the left.

•

Wall Paper (Wallpaper)

Use this feature to select the background when no image is
input from an external source. If you do not want to
display the background, select None.
Choices: None, Yes , Gray Back

OPERATION

ADVANCED

Note

If Video Conv. is set to “Off”, no background is displayed even if
“Yes” is selected.

y

This menu item is also available in the front panel display system
options menu (see page 85).

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SYSTEM OPTIONS

■ Multi Zone (Multi zone)

Use this feature to customize the Zone 2 and Zone B
settings.

Manual Setup > Option > Multi Zone >

Display

Multi Zone

Surr.Initialize

Input Mode

Speaker B (Speaker B)

Use this feature to select the location of the front speakers
connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals.
Choices: Main, ZoneB

• Select “Main” to turn on/off SPEAKERS A and B
when the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B
terminals are set in the main room.

• Select “ZoneB” if the speakers connected to the
SPEAKERS B terminals are set in another room. If
SPEAKERS A is turned off and SPEAKERS B is
turned on, all the speakers including the subwoofer in
the main room are muted and the unit outputs sound
from SPEAKERS B only.

Notes

• If you select “Zone B” and connect headphones to the PHONES

jack on this unit, the sound is output from both the headphones
and SPEAKERS B.

• When a DSP program is selected, the unit automatically enters

the Virtual CINEMA DSP mode.

Zone2 Amplifier (Zone 2 amplifier)

Use to select how the ZONE 2 speakers are amplified.
Choices: Internal, External, None

• Select “External” if you connect your Zone 2 speakers
through an external amplifier connected to this unit’s
ZONE 2 OUTPUT jacks.

• Select “Internal” to use this unit’s internal amplifier if
you connect your Zone 2 speakers directly to this unit’s
PRESENCE/ZONE 2 speaker terminals.

• Select “None” if you do not want to use the Zone2
feature.

Notes

• When “Internal” is selected, the presence speaker setting

automatically switches to “None”.

• When “Internal” is selected, the Zone2 volume setting

automatically switches to “Variable”.

Speaker B

Zone2 Amplifier

Zone2 Volume

Zone 3 Volume

Zone2 Volume (Zone 2 volume)

Use to select how the volume control will operate with
regard to the ZONE 2 OUTPUT jacks. When Zone2
Amplifier is set to “Internal”, this feature is automatically
set to “Variable”.
Choices: Fixed, Variable

• Select “Fixed” to fix the ZONE 2 OUTPUT volume
level to a standard line level.

• Select “Variable” to adjust the ZONE 2 OUTPUT
volume simultaneously using VOL +/– on the remote
control.

Zone3 Volume (Zone 3 volume)

Use to select how the volume control will operate with
regard to the ZONE 3 OUTPUT jacks.
Choices: Fixed, Variable

• Select “Fixed” to fix the ZONE 3 OUTPUT volume
level to a standard line level.

• Select “Variable” to adjust the ZONE 3 OUTPUT
volume simultaneously using VOL +/– on the remote
control.

y

This menu item is also available in the front panel display system
options menu (see page 85).

■ Surr.Initialize (Surround initialize)

Use this feature to initialize the parameters for each sound
field program within sound field program groups. When
you initialize a sound field program group, all of the
parameter values within that group revert to their initial
settings.
Adjusted sound field parameter settings are displayed in
blue.

Manual Setup > Option > Surr.Initialize

Choices: STEREO, MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT,
MOVIE THEATER, SURROUND, All

Display

Multi Zone

Surr.Initialize

Input Mode

Memory Guard

•Press k / n to select the sound field program you want
to initialize, then press ENTER.

• Select “All” to initialize settings for all sound field
program parameters.

y

This menu item is also available in the front panel display system
options menu (see page 85).

Note

Sound field program groups cannot be initialized when Memory
Guard is set to “Guard” (see page 67).

STEREO
MUSIC
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE THEATER
SURROUND
All

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■ Input Mode (Input mode)

Use this feature to designate the input mode for sources
connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn on
this unit.

Manual Setup > Option > Input Mode

Choices: Auto, Last

Multi Zone

Surr.Initialize

Input Mode

Memory Guard

Auto

Last

SYSTEM OPTIONS

System Memory

This feature allows you to save up to six of your favorite
settings that can be easily recalled when needed. You can
save settings such as the following:

• Sound field program parameters

• Speaker settings

• Speaker channel settings

• LFE level

• Dynamic range settings

• Parametric equalizer settings

■ To save settings

• Select “Auto” if you want this unit to automatically
detect input signal types and select the appropriate
input mode.

• Select “Last” if you want this unit to automatically
select the last input mode used for the connected
source.

y

This menu item is also available in the front panel display system
options menu (see page 85).

Note

Selecting “Last” does not recall the last setting for the EXTD.
SUR button.

■ Memory Guard (Memory Guard)

Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to DSP
program parameter values and other system settings.

Manual Setup > Option > Memory Guard

Choices: Free, Guard

Surr.Initialize

Input Mode

Memory Guard

Select “Guard” to protect:

• DSP program parameters

• All GUI menu items except Memory Guard and
System Memory – Load

y

This menu item is also available in the front panel display system
options menu (see page 85).

Note

In general, front panel and remote control operations are not
affected by “Guard” functions. However, you cannot adjust the
tone control using TONE CONTROL.

Free

Guard

1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP.

AMP

SOURCE

TV

2 Press TOP on the remote control.

3 Select System Memory, then press h.

4 Select Save, then press ENTER.

The Bottom Line

A:ON B:OFF
3/4/0.1
0dB
MAX
Reset

Current

Memory 1

Memory 2

Speaker
SpeakerCH
LFE Level
D-Range
PEQ

Current displays the current settings of this unit.

5 Press k / n repeatedly to select the memory

number under which you want to save the
settings, then press h.

“Save:ENTER” appears in the bottom right corner of
the window.

6 Press ENTER to save the settings.

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SYSTEM OPTIONS

■ To recall settings

1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP.

AMP

SOURCE

TV

2 Press TOP on the remote control.

3 Select System Memory, then press h.

The Bottom Line

Current

Memory 1

Memory 2

Memory 3

Speaker
SpeakerCH
LFE Level
D-Range
PEQ

A:ON B:OFF
3/4/0.1
0dB
MAX
Reset

4 Select Load, then press ENTER.

5 Press k / n repeatedly to select the memory

number you want to recall, then press h.

“Load: ENTER” appears in the bottom right corner of
the window.

6 Press ENTER to recall the settings.

y

Memory 1 and Memory 2 settings can be recalled simply by
pressing MEMORY 1/2 on the remote control.
When you press MEMORY 1, the message “Load Memory 1?
Yes:Press Again” appears in the front panel display. Press
MEMORY 1 once more to recall the settings.

MEMORY1 2

0

9

When you press MEMORY 2, the message “Load Memory 2?
Yes: Press Again” appears in the front panel display. Press
MEMORY 2 once more to recall the settings.

MEMORY1 2

0

9

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REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES

In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other audio and video components made by
YAMAHA and other manufacturers. To control these other components, you must set up the remote control with the
appropriate remote control codes. This remote control also has a Learn feature which allows the remote to acquire
functions from other remote controls equipped with an infrared remote control transmitter.

Control area

■ Controlling this unit

The shaded areas below can be used to control this unit
after setting AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP to activate the
AMP mode.

SYSTEM

STANDBY

AVTV

SLEEP

INPUT MODE

B

MULTI CH IN

SELECT

AMP

+

+

CH

–

2B

SOURCE

VOL

TV

–

MUTE

PURE DIRECT

EXIT

MENU

NIGHT

AUDIO

STRAIGHT

DISPLAY

EFFECT

3421

SPEAKERSMEMORY

A

ENT.

+10

CLEAR

LEARN

RE–NAME

The buttons inside
the dotted lines
control this unit in
any mode
(SYSTEM
POWER,
STANDBY,
SLEEP, INPUT
MODE, the input
selector buttons,
VOLUME +/–,
MUTE, PURE
DIRECT and
STRAIGHT/
EFFECT).

Display
window

AMP/SOURCE/

TV

Set to AMP to

operate this unit.

POWER POWER POWER

A

PHONO TUNER CD

V-AUX

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE CD-R

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

PRESET

+

TV VOL

–

A/B/C/D/E

TV MUTE TV INPUT

TOP

TITLE

ENTER

RETURN

STEREO

MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE

THX

STANDARD SELECT EXTD. SUR

5678

1

90

FREQ/RDS EON MODE PTY SEEK START

REC

DISC SKIP

MACROONOFF

■ Controlling other components

The shaded areas below can be used to control other
components. Each button has a different function
depending on the selected components. Select the
component you want to control by pressing an input
selector button or SELECT k / n. The name of the
selected component appears in the display window.

A/B buttons and the
input selector buttons
switch the function
of the component
control area below.

*

Use the A/B
buttons to control
other components
regardless of whether
they are connected to
this unit.
Factory setting:
A...LD player
B...Tape deck

Display

window

Component
control area

You can control up
to 14 different
components by
setting appropriate
remote control
codes (see page 80).

POWER POWER POWER

POWER POWER

A

PHONO TUNER CD

V-AUX

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

+

+

TV VOL

TV VOL

–

–

A/B/C/D/E

A/B/C/D/E

TV MUTE TV INPUT

TV MUTE TV INPUT

LEVEL

LEVEL
TITLE

TITLE

TEST

TEST

RETURN

RETURN

STEREO HALL JAZZ

STEREO HALL JAZZ

ENTERTAIN

ENTERTAIN

MUSIC TV THTR

MUSIC TV THTR MOVIE

5678

5678

THX SURROUND SUR. BACK

THX SURROUND SUR. BACK

90

90

FREQ/RDS EON MODE PTY SEEK START

FREQ/RDS EON MODE PTY SEEK START

REC

REC

DISC SKIP

DISC SKIP

MACROONOFF

SYSTEM

STANDBY

AVTV

AVTV

SLEEP

INPUT MODE

B

POWER POWER

MULTI CH IN

AVTV

CD-R

SELECT

PRESET

PRESET

CH

CH

ENTER

ENTER

+

+

–

–

AMP

+

SOURCE

VOL

TV

–

PRESET

PRESET

+

+

+

+

MUTE

CH

TV VOL

CH

TV VOL

SET MENU

SET MENU

PURE DIRECT

–

–

–

–

MENU

MENU

A/B/C/D/E

A/B/C/D/E

TV MUTE TV INPUT

TV MUTE TV INPUT

NIGHT

NIGHT

AUDIO

AUDIO

LEVEL

TOP

TITLE

TITLE

ON SCREEN

ON SCREEN

STRAIGHT

DISPLAY

DISPLAY

EFFECT

ENTER

ENTER

ROCK

ROCK

3421

3421

TEST

ON SCREEN

RETURN

RETURN

MOVIE

STEREO HALL JAZZ

STEREO

MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE

ENT.

ENT.

+10

+10

THX

ENTERTAIN

STANDARD SELECT EXTD. SUR

MUSIC TV THTR MOVIE

5678

5678

1

2B

THX SURROUND SUR. BACK

90

90

CHP/INDEX

CHP/INDEX

FREQ/RDS EON MODE PTY SEEK START

FREQ/RDS EON MODE PTY SEEK START

CLEAR

LEARN

RE–NAME

REC

REC

DISC SKIP

DISC SKIP

SELECT k / n
switches control to
another component
without changing
the input source on
this unit.

AMP/
SOURCE/
TV
Set to
SOURCE to
operate the
component

3421

3421

NIGHT

NIGHT

AUDIO

AUDIO

ROCK

selected with
an input
selector
button.
Set to TV to
operate the
television
(you must set

SET MENU

EXIT

MENU

MENU

DISPLAY

DISPLAY

the remote

+10

in DTV or

control code

SPEAKERSMEMORY

A

ENT.

+10

ENT.

PHONO).

CHP/INDEX

OPERATION

ADVANCED

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REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES

■ Controlling optional components
(OPTN area)

OPTN is an additional component control area that can be
programmed with remote control functions independently
from any input source. This area is useful for
programming commands that are to be used only as a part
of a macro function or for components that do not have a
valid remote control code.
To select the OPTN control area, press n repeatedly until
OPTN appears in the display window.

Notes

• You cannot set a remote control code for this area. See page 72

to program buttons operated within this component control
area.

• The OPTN area cannot be used when “2001” or “2003” is

selected in the amplifier library (see page 71).

Setting remote control codes

You can control other components by setting the
appropriate remote control codes. Codes can be set up for
each input area.

The following table shows the default component
(Library: component category) and the remote control
code for each input area.

Remote Control Code Default Settings

Input area

(Component

category)

A LD 2200
B TAPE 2700, (2701)

PHONO TV –

TUNER TUNER

CD CD 2300, (2301)

Library

MULTI CH

INPUT

DVD

V-AU X VCR –

CBL/SAT CABLE –

MD/TAPE MD 2500, (2501, 2502)

CD-R CD-R 2400

DTV TV –

VCR 1 VCR –

DVR/VCR2 DVR 2807

DVD DVD

*

Additional YAMAHA codes available are given in parentheses.

Note

You may not be able to operate your YAMAHA component even
if a YAMAHA remote control code is preset as listed above. In
this case, try setting another YAMAHA remote control code.

Default YAMAHA

*

code

2600, (0203, 1203,

1358, 2601)

2102, (0517, 0566,

0572, 2100, 2101)

2102, (0517, 0566,

0572, 2100, 2101)

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1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to SOURCE.

AMP

SOURCE

TV

2 Press an input selector button to select the

source component you want to set up.

SLEEP

A

PHONO TUNER CD

V-AUX

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DV D

INPUT MODE

B

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE

MULTI CH IN

CD-R

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES

3 Press and hold LEARN for about 3 seconds

using a ballpoint pen or similar object.

The library name (ex. “L:DVD”) and the selected
component name (ex. “DVD”) appear alternately in
the display window.

LEARN

y

If you want to setup for another component, press the input
selector button or SELECT k / n to select the component.

Notes

• Be sure to press and hold LEARN for at least 3 seconds,
otherwise the learning process will start.

• If you do not complete each of the following steps within
30 seconds, the setting mode will be automatically
canceled. In this case, press LEARN again.

If you want to change a library (component
category), press l / h. You can set a
different type of component.

Library choices: L:DVD, L:DVR, L:LD, L:CD,
L:CDR, L:MD, L:TAP (tape), L:TUN (tuner),

*

L:AMP
L:VCR

* The amplifier library (L:AMP) code is preset to “2000” in

, L:TV, L:CAB (cable), L:SAT (satellite),

order to operate this unit. However, you can switch by
entering one of the following 4 codes if necessary.

AMP library

code

(remote

Function

control ID

(this unit’s

control

setting)

2000

(initial setting)

2001

2002

2003

To operate this unit using the
default code.

To operate this unit using the
default code.
To operate Zone 2 or Zone 3
features (see page 81).
(U.S.A., Canada, U.K.,
Europe and Australia models
only)

To operate this unit using an
alternative code.

To operate this unit using an
alternative code.
To operate Zone 2 or Zone 3
features of other YAMAHA
receivers/amplifiers (see
page 81).

When using multiple YAMAHA receivers/amplifiers, you
may be able to operate the other components simultaneously
with the default code setting. In this case, set one of the
alternative codes to operate this unit separately.

4 Press ENTER.

The four-digit code set for the selected component
appears in the display window.

Note

“0000” appears in the display window if no code has been
set.

Remote

setting:

see

page 84)

ID1

(initial

setting)

ID2

5 Press the numeric buttons to enter the four-

digit remote control code for the component
you want to use.

For a complete list of available remote control codes,
refer to “LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES” at
the end of this manual.

STEREO

MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE

THX

5678

1

90

3421

STANDARD SELECT EXTD. SUR

A

2B

SPEAKERSMEMORY

ENT.

+10

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REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES

6 Press ENTER to set the number.

“OK” appears in the display window if setting was
successful.
“NG” appears in the display window if the setting
was unsuccessful. In this case, start over from step 3.

y

If you continuously want to set up another code for another
component, press the input selector button or
SELECT k / n to select the component, then repeat steps 4
through 6.

7 Press LEARN again to exit from the setup

mode.

LEARN

8 Press one of the buttons shaded below to

see if you can control your component. If you
can, the remote control code is correct.

TRANSMIT

POWER POWER POWER

AVTV

A

B

PHONO TUNER CD

V-AUX

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DV D

y

If the manufacturer of your component has more than one
code, try each of them until you find the correct one.

Notes

• “ERROR” appears in the display window if you press a button
not indicated in the respective step, or when you press more
than one button simultaneously.

• The supplied remote control does not contain all possible codes
for commercially available audio and video components
(including YAMAHA components). If operation is not possible
with any of the remote control codes, program the new remote
control function using the Learn feature (see “Programming
codes from other remote controls (Learn)”) or use the remote
control supplied with the component.

• Function programmed using the learn feature take priority over
remote control code functions.

STANDBY

INPUT MODE

SYSTEM

SLEEP

MULTI CH IN

CD-R

FREQ/RDS EON MODE PTY SEEK START

REC

DISC SKIP

CLEAR

LEARN

MACROONOFF

RE–NAME

Programming codes from other
remote controls (Learn)

Use the Learn feature if you want to program functions
not included in the basic operations covered by remote
control codes, or an appropriate remote control code is not
available. You can program any of the buttons available in
the component control area (see page 69). The buttons can
be programmed independently for each component.

Note

This remote control transmits infrared beams. If the other remote
control also uses infrared beams, this remote control can learn
most of its functions. However, you may not be able to program
some special signals or extremely long transmissions. (Refer to
the operating instructions for the other remote control.)

1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to SOURCE.

AMP

SOURCE

TV

2 Press an input selector button to select a

source component.

SLEEP

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE

SELECT

INPUT MODE

B

MULTI CH IN

CD-R

PHONO TUNER CD

V

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

-

AUX

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE

CD-R

POWER POWER POWER

A

AVTV

B

TRANSMIT

INPUT MODE

STANDBY

MULTI CH IN

SYSTEM

SLEEP

5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in)

A

PHONO TUNER CD

V-AUX

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DV D

3 Place this remote control about 5 to 10 cm

(2 to 4 in) apart from the other remote control
on a flat surface so that their infrared
transmitters are aimed at each other.

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REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES

4 Press LEARN using a ballpoint pen or similar

object.

“LEARN” and the selected component name (ex.
“DVD”) appear alternately in the display window.

LEARN

Notes

• Do not press and hold LEARN. If you hold it down for
more than 3 seconds, the remote enters the remote control
code setting mode.

• If you do not complete each of the following steps within
30 seconds, the learning mode will be automatically
canceled. In this case, press LEARN again.

5 Press the button for which you want to

program the new function.

“LEARN” appears in the display window.

PHONO TUNER CD

RETURN

DISPLAY

STRAIGHT

SELECT

V

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

­AUX

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE

CD-R

TITLE

TV MUTE TV INPUT

TV VOL

TOP

+

–

A/B/C/D/E

ENTER

MENU

EXIT

PURE DIRECT

NIGHT

AUDIO

PRESET

CH

+

–

MUTE

VOL

+

–

SOURCE

AMP

TV

POWER POWER POWER

A

AVTV

B

TRANSMIT

INPUT MODE

STANDBY

MULTI CH IN

SYSTEM

SLEEP

7 Press LEARN again to exit the learning

mode.

LEARN

Notes

• “ERROR” appears in the display window if you press a button
not indicated in the respective step, or when you press more
than one button simultaneously.

• This remote control can learn approximately 200 functions.
However, depending on the signals learned, “FULL” may
appear in the display before you program 200 functions. In this
case, clear unnecessary programmed functions to make room
for further learning.

• Learning may not be possible in the following cases:
– When the batteries in the remote control for this unit or other

components are weak.

– When the distance between the two remote controls is too

great or too small.

– When the remote control infrared windows are not facing each

other at the appropriate angle.
– When the remote control is exposed to direct sunlight.
– When the function to be programmed is continuous or

uncommon.

6 Press and hold the button you want to

program on the other remote control until
“OK” appears in the display window.

“NG” appears in the display window if learning was
unsuccessful. In this case, start over from step 5.

PHONO TUNER CD

V

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

­AUX

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE

SELECT

CD-R

y

• If you want to program another function, repeat steps 5
and 6.

• If you continuously want to program another function for
another component, press the input selector button or
SELECT k / n to select the component, then repeat steps
3 through 6.

POWER POWER POWER

A

AVTV

B

TRANSMIT

INPUT MODE

STANDBY

MULTI CH IN

SYSTEM

SLEEP

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REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES

Changing source names in the
display window

You can change the name that appears in the display
window on the remote control if you want to use a
different name than the factory preset. This is useful when
you have set the input selector to control a different
component.

1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP or SOURCE.

AMP

SOURCE

TV

2 Press an input selector button to select the

source component you want to rename.

The selected component name appears in the display
window.

SLEEP

A

PHONO TUNER CD

V-AUX

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DV D

3 Press RE-NAME using a ballpoint pen or

similar object.

INPUT MODE

B

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE

MULTI CH IN

CD-R

RE-NAME

5 Press l / h to move the cursor to the next

position.

ENTER

6 Press ENTER to set the new name.

“OK” appears in the display window if renaming was
successful.
“NG” appears in the display window if renaming was
unsuccessful. In this case, start over from step 4.

y

If you continuously want to rename another component,
press the input selector button or SELECT k / n to select
the component, then repeat steps 4 through 6.

7 Press RE-NAME again to exit the renaming

mode.

RE-NAME

Note

“ERROR” appears in the display window if you press a button not
indicated in the respective step, or when you press more than one
button simultaneously.

Note

If you do not complete each of the following steps within 30
seconds, the renaming mode will be automatically canceled.
In this case, press RE-NAME again.

4 Press k / n to select and enter a character.

Pressing n changes the character as follows: A to Z,
1 to 9, 0, + (plus), – (hyphen), ; (semicolon), / (slash),
and space.
(Pressing k changes the characters in reverse order.)

ENTER

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REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES

Using the Macro feature

The Macro feature makes it possible to perform a series of operations with the press of a single button. For example,
when you want to play a CD, normally you would turn on the components, select the CD input, and press the play button
to start playback. The Macro feature lets you perform all of these operations simply by pressing the CD macro button.
The buttons listed as macro buttons below are factory set with macro programs. You can also program your own macros
(see page 76).

Press a macro button To automatically transmit these signals in order

CD

Macro buttons First Second Third

STANDBY

SYSTEM

POWER

SYSTEM

POWER

STANDBY

SYSTEM

POWER

CD

—

—

(CD area)

—

—

A

B

PHONO

TUNER

CD

MULTI CH IN MULTI CH IN

V-AUX

CBL/SAT

MD/TAPE

SYSTEM

POWER

—

—

—

—

PHONO

TUNER

CD

V-AUX

CBL/SAT

MD/TAPE

(*1)

CD-R

DTV

VCR 1

DVR/VCR2

DVD

CD-R

DTV

VCR 1

DVR/VCR2

DVD

(*3)

—

—

—

—

(CD area) (*2)

—

—

—

(MD/TAPE area) (*2)

(CD-R area) (*2)

—

(VCR 1 area) (*2)

(DVR/VCR 2 area) (*2)

(DVD area) (*2)

OPERATION

ADVANCED

*1

You can turn on some components (including YAMAHA components) connected to this unit by connecting them to the AC
OUTLET(S) on the rear panel of this unit. (Power control may not be synchronized with this unit depending on the component. For
details, refer to the operating instructions for the connected component.)

*2

Playback can be started for any YAMAHA remote control-compatible MD recorder, CD player, CD recorder, DVD player, or DVD
recorder. When using macros to operate other components, you will need to program the play button on the control area of that
component (see page 72) or set a remote control code (see page 70).

*3

When TUNER is selected as the input source, this unit plays the last station received before the unit was set in the standby mode.

English

75

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES

■ Macro operations

Macro buttons

TRANSMIT

POWER POWER POWER

A

PHONO TUNER CD

V-AUX

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

SYSTEM

STANDBY

AVTV

SLEEP

INPUT MODE

B

MULTI CH IN

CD-R

FREQ/RDS EON MODE PTY SEEK START

REC

DISC SKIP

CLEAR

LEARN

MACROONOFF

RE–NAME

MACROMACRO ON/OFF

1 Set MACRO ON/OFF to ON.

2 Press a macro button.

Notes

• When you have finished using the Macro feature, set MACRO
ON/OFF to OFF.

• While the remote is carrying out a Macro program, it will not
accept any other button’s function until the macro operation is
complete (the transmission indicator stops flashing).

• Continue to aim the remote control at the component the macro
is operating until the macro operation is complete.

■ Programming macro operations

You can program your own macros and use the macro
feature to transmit several remote control commands in
sequence at the press of a button. Be sure to set up remote
control codes or perform learning operations before
programming the macro. We do not recommend
programming continuous operations such as volume
control in a macro.

Notes

• The default macro is not cleared when a new macro is
programmed for a button. The default macro can be used again
when the programmed macro is cleared.

• It is not possible to add a new signal (macro step) to the default
macro. Programming a macro changes all macro contents.

1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP or SOURCE.

AMP

SOURCE

TV

2 Press MACRO using a ballpoint pen or

similar object.

“MCR ?” appears in the display window.

MACRO

Note

If you do not complete each of the following steps within 30
seconds, the macro programming mode will be
automatically canceled. In this case, press MACRO again.

3 Press the macro button you want to use to

operate the macro.

The macro button name (ex. “M:DVD”) and the
selected component name (ex. “DVD”) appear
alternately in the display window.

SLEEP

A

PHONO TUNER CD

V-AUX

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DV D

Note

“AGAIN” appears in the display window if you press a
button other than a macro button.

INPUT MODE

B

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE

MULTI CH IN

CD-R

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REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES

4 Press the buttons for the functions you want

to include in the macro operation in
sequence.

You can set up to 10 steps (10 functions). After you
have set 10 steps, “FULL” appears and the remote
control automatically exits the macro mode.

POWER POWER POWER

AVTV

A

B

PHONO TUNER CD

V-AUX

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

FREQ/RDS EON MODE PTY SEEK START

REC

DISC SKIP

MACROONOFF

SYSTEM

2

LEARN

STANDBY

INPUT MODE

MULTI CH IN

CLEAR

MCR 2: AV POWER

SLEEP

CD-R

MCR 1: DVD

1

MCR 3: h

3

RE–NAME

Indicates the
number of macro
steps entered

Flashes alternately so you can
set the next step

Note

To change the selected source component, press

SELECT k / n. Pressing the input selector buttons will

program a macro step, whereas SELECT k / n only changes
the selected component and corresponding component control
area.

5 Press MACRO again when the operation

sequence you want to program is complete.

Note

“ERROR” appears in the display window if you press a
button not indicated in the respective step, or if you press
more than one button simultaneously.

Memory back-up

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. If the memory is cleared, insert new batteries,
set up the remote control code(s) and program any
acquired functions that may have been cleared.

Clearing function sets

You can clear all changes made in each function set, such
as learned functions, macros, renamed source names and
setup remote control codes.

1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP or SOURCE.

AMP

SOURCE

TV

2 Press CLEAR by using a ballpoint pen or

similar object.

“CLEAR” appears in the display window.

CLEAR

Note

If you do not complete each of the following steps within 30
seconds, the clearing mode will be automatically canceled.
In this case, press CLEAR again.

3 Press k / n to select the clear mode.

L:DVD (L: name of a component)

Clears all learned functions in the respective
component control area. Press an input selector
button to select the component.

L:AMP Clears all learned functions for this unit’s control

area.
L:ALL Clears all learned functions.
M:ALL Clears all programmed macros
RNAME Clears all renamed source names.
FCTRY Clears all remote functions and returns the remote

to the factory settings.

4 Press and hold CLEAR again for about 3

seconds.

“WAIT” appears in the display window. If clearing
was successful, “C:OK” appears in the display
window.

CLEAR

y

Once you have cleared a learned function for a button, the
button reverts to the factory setting (or to the manufacturer
setting, if you have set remote control codes).

Note

“L:ALL” and “FCTRY” may take about 30 seconds to
complete.

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5 Press CLEAR to exit from the clear mode.

CLEAR

Notes

• “C:NG” appears in the display window if clearing was
unsuccessful. In this case start over from step 3.

• “ERROR” appears in the display window if you press a button
not indicated in the respective step, or if you press more than
one button simultaneously.

Clearing individual functions

■ Clearing a learned function

You can clear the function learned for a certain button in
each control area.

1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to SOURCE.

AMP

SOURCE

TV

2 Press an input selector button to select the

source component containing the function
you want to clear.

The selected component name appears in the display
window.

SLEEP

A

PHONO TUNER CD

V-AUX

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DV D

INPUT MODE

B

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE

MULTI CH IN

CD-R

3 Press LEARN using a ballpoint pen or similar

object.

“LEARN” and the selected component name (ex.
“DVD”) appear alternately in the display window.

LEARN

Notes

• Do not press and hold LEARN. If you hold it down for
more than 3 seconds, the remote control enters the remote
control code setting mode.

• If you do not complete each of the following steps within
30 seconds, the learning mode will be automatically
canceled. In this case, press LEARN again.

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4 Press and hold CLEAR using a ballpoint pen

or similar object, then press the button you
want to clear for about 3 seconds.

“C:OK” appears in the display window if clearing
was successful.

FREQ/RDS EON MODE PTY SEEK START

REC

DISC SKIP

CLEAR

LEARN

MACROONOFF

RE–NAME

y

• If you continuously want to clear another function, repeat
step 4.

• Once you clear a learned function, the button reverts to the
factory setting (or to the manufacturer setting if you have
set remote control codes).

5 Press CLEAR to exit the clearing mode.

The remote control returns to the learning mode.

6 Press LEARN again to exit.

Notes

• “C:NG” appears in the display window if clearing was
unsuccessful. In this case, start over from step 4.

• “ERROR” appears in the display window if you press a button
not indicated in the respective step, or if you press more than
one button simultaneously.

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES

■ Clearing a macro function

You can clear the function programmed for a certain
macro button.

1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP or SOURCE.

AMP

SOURCE

TV

2 Press MACRO using a ballpoint pen or

similar object.

“MCR ?” appears in the display window.

MACRO

Note

If you do not complete each of the following steps within 30
seconds, the macro programming mode will be
automatically canceled. In this case, press MACRO again.

3 Press and hold CLEAR using a ballpoint pen

or similar object, then press the macro
button you want to clear for about 3 seconds.

“C:OK” appears in the display window if clearing
was successful.

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

REC

DISC SKIP

CLEAR

LEARN

MACROONOFF

RE–NAME

y

• If you continuously want to clear another function, repeat
step 3.

• Once you clear a programmed function, the button reverts
to the factory setting (or to the manufacturer setting if you
have set remote control codes).

4 Press CLEAR to exit the clearing mode.

The remote control returns to the macro
programming mode.

5 Press MACRO again to exit.

Notes

• “C:NG” appears in the display window if clearing was
unsuccessful. In this case, start over from step 3.

• “ERROR” appears in the display window if you press a button
not indicated in the respective step, or if you press more than
one button simultaneously.

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OPERATION

English

ADVANCED

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES

TRANSMIT

STRAIGHT

NIGHT

AUDIO

PURE DIRECT

ENTER

TITLE

A/B/C/D/E

SELECT

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DVD

V-AUX

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE

CD-R

PHONO TUNER CD

MULTI CH IN

VOL

+

–

POWER POWER POWER

SYSTEM

STANDBY

AVTV

SLEEP

INPUT MODE

A

B

CH

+

–

TV VOL

TV MUTE TV INPUT

MUTE

+

–

AMP

SOURCE

TV

MENU

PRESET

1
2

3

5

4

CLEAR

LEARN

RE–NAME

FREQ/RDS EON MODE PTY SEEK START

REC

DISC SKIP

EFFECT

RETURN

DISPLAY

STRAIGHT

NIGHT

AUDIO

PURE DIRECT

ENTER

TITLE

A/B/C/D/E

VOL

+

–

3421

90

+10

ENT.

5678

CH

+

–

TV VOL

TV MUTE TV INPUT

MUTE

+

–

SOURCE

TV

MACROONOFF

MENU

0
A

B

6
7

8

9

EXIT

TOP

1

2B

THX

STANDARD SELECT EXTD. SUR

STEREO

MUSIC ENTERTAIN MOVIE

A

SPEAKERSMEMORY

EXIT

TOP

Controlling each component

Once you set the appropriate remote control codes, you can use
this remote to control your other components. Note that some
buttons may not correctly operate the selected component. Use
the input selector buttons to select the component you want to
operate. The remote control automatically switches to the
appropriate control mode for that component.

1 AV POW ER
2 TV POWER
3 TV VOL +

TV VOL –
CH +
CH –
TV INPUT/

A/B/C/D/E
TV MUTE

4 TITLE
5 MENU
6 ENTER

DVD player/
DVD recorder

Power

VCR

*1

Power

TV power *2TV power *2TV power *2Power

TV volume + *2TV volum e + *2TV volum e +

TV volume – *2TV volume – *2TV volume –
TV channel + *2Channel +
TV channel – *2Channel –

TV input *2TV input *2TV input

TV mute *2TV mute *2TV mute

Title Title Title Title

Menu Menu Menu

Menu enter Menu select Menu select

Cable TV/
Satellite tuner

*1

Power

Channel + Channel +
Channel – Channel –

TV LD player CD player

*1

VCR power *3Power

*1

TV power *2TV power *2TV power *2TV power *2TV power

*2

Volume +

*2

Volume –

*2

Input

*2

Mute

TV volume + *2TV volume + *2TV volume + *2TV volume + *2TV volume +

TV volume – *2TV volume – *2TV volume – *2TV volume – *2TV volume –
TV channel + *2TV channel + *2TV channel + *2TV channel +
TV channel – *2TV channel – *2TV channel – *2TV channel –

TV input *2TV input *2TV input *2Direction A/B

TV mute *2TV mute *2TV mute *2TV mute *2TV mute

MD recorder/
CD recorder

*1

Power

*1

Power

Tape deck Tuner

*1

Power

*1

*2

*2

k Menu up Menu up Menu up
n Menu down Menu down Menu down
l Menu left Menu left Menu left
h Menu right Menu right Menu right

7 RETURN
8 1-9, 0, +10
9 ll

hh Search forward Search forward

b Skip backward

a Skip forward

REC/
DISC SKIP

s Stop Stop
e Pause Pause
h Play Play

0 AUDIO
A DISPLAY
B ENTER

*1

This button functions only when the original remote control of the component has a POWER button.

*2

These buttons can operate your TV without switching the input if the remote control code is set in DTV or PHONO. When the remote control
code for your TV is set up in both the DTV and PHONO areas, priority is given to the signal in the DTV area.

*3

These buttons can operate your VCR without switching the input to VCR 1 if the remote control code is set in VCR 1.

*4

These buttons function for U.K. and Europe models only.

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Return Return Return Return

Numeric buttons Numeric buttons Numeric buttons Numeric buttons Numeric buttons Numeric buttons Numeric buttons

Search
backward

Disc skip (player)
Rec (recorder)

Search
backward

Rec

VCR search
backward

VCR search
forward

VCR rec *3VCR rec

VCR stop *3VCR stop

Audio Audio

Display Display Display Display Display Display

Enter Enter/recall

VCR pause *3VCR pause
VCR play *3VCR play

*3

*3

VCR search

*3

backward
VCR search

*3

forward

*3

*3

*3

Enter/
numeric button

Search
backward

Search
backward

Search forward Search forward Search forward Search forward

Chapter/Skip
backward

Chapter/Skip
forward

Skip backward Skip backward Direction back

Skip forward Skip forward

Disc skip Rec Rec

Stop Stop Stop Stop

*3

Pause Pause Pause Pause
Play Play Play Play

Search
backward

Search
backward

Direction
forward

*1

Power

*2

PRESET +
PRESET –

A/B/C/D/E

*2

Preset stations (1-8)

*4

FREQ

*4

EON

PTY MODE

PTY START

*2

*2

*4

*4

ZONE 2/ZONE 3 (U.S.A., CANADA, U.K., EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA MODELS ONLY)

ZONE 2/ZONE 3

(U.S.A., CANADA, U.K., EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA MODELS ONLY)

This unit allows you to configure a multi-room audio system. The Zone 2 and Zone 3 features enable you to set this unit
to reproduce separate input sources in the main room, second room (Zone 2) and third room (Zone 3). You can control
this unit from the second or third room using the supplied remote control.

Only analog signals are sent to the second and third rooms. Any source you want to listen to in the second or third
room must be connected using the analog (AUDIO L/R) input jacks on this unit.

Zone 2/Zone 3 connections

You need the following additional equipment to use the multi-room functions of this unit:

• An infrared signal receiver in the second and/or third room.

• An infrared emitter in the main room. This emitter transmits the infrared signals from the remote control in the second
and/or third room to the main room (to a CD player or DVD player, for example).

• An amplifier and speakers for the second and/or third room.

• A video monitor for the second room.

y

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

CONTROL OUT

This unit

• Since there are many possible ways to connect and use this unit
in a multi-room configuration, we recommend that you consult
with your nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center
for the Zone 2/Zone 3 connections that best meet your
requirements.

• Some YAMAHA models are able to connect directly to the
CONTROL OUT jack on this unit. If you own these products,
you may not need to use an infrared emitter. Up to six
YAMAHA components can be connected as shown.

■ System configuration and connections example

Using external amplifiers

To use an external amplifier in Zone 2, select “External” in Zone2 Amplifier (page 66).

ZONE 3 AUDIO OUT

ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT

ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT

SP OUT

Amplifier

MONITOR OUT

DVD player

(or other component)

VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN

Infrared emitter

REMOTE OUT

This unit

SYSTEM

MAIN

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

Remote control

Infrared signal
receiver

Second room Third roomMain room

REMOTE 1 IN

Notes

• When not using the main room, turn down the volume of this unit in the main room. Adjust the Zone 2/Zone 3 volume by using the
amplifier in the second/third room.

• To avoid unexpected noise, DO NOT USE the Zone 2/Zone 3 feature with CDs encoded in DTS.

Amplifier

Remote control

Infrared signal
receiver

REMOTE 2 IN

OPERATION

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ADVANCED

81

ZONE 2/ZONE 3 (U.S.A., CANADA, U.K., EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA MODELS ONLY)

Using this unit’s internal amplifier

To use this unit’s internal amplifier, select “Internal” in Zone2 Amplifier 2 (page 66).

R

L

+

–

PRESENCE/ ZONE 2

This unit

Second room

Remote controlling Zone 2/Zone 3

The supplied remote control can be used to control
Zone 2/Zone 3. You can even select the input source and
control components located in the main room directly
from the second/third room regardless of the listening
condition in the main room.

■ To enable Zone mode on the remote
control

You will be able to switch the remote control mode from
one room to another, and use the input selector,
STANDBY, SYSTEM POWER, MUTE and
VOLUME +/– to control the selected room.

1 Set REC OUT/ZONE 2 on the front panel to

SOURCE/REMOTE.

SOURCE/

REMOTE

MD/TAPEDV D

DTV

CBL/SAT

VCR 1

DVR/

VCR2

REC OUT/ZONE 2

2 Repeat steps 1 through 3 of the procedure in

“Setting remote control codes” on page 70.

CD-R

TUNER

CD

6 Press ENTER to set the number.

“OK” appears in the display window if setting was
successful.

7 Press LEARN to complete the Zone setup.

The remote control will be able to operate this unit
from Zone 2 or Zone 3.

LEARN

■ To control Zone 2/Zone 3

1 Press SELECT k repeatedly to display

“ZONE 2” or “ZONE 3” in the display window.

SELECT

or

3 Press l / h to select “L:AMP”.

ENTER

4 Press ENTER.

“2000” appears in the display window.

5 Enter the code number “2001” or “2003”.

For details, see page 71.

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2 Press SYSTEM POWER to turn Zone 2 or

Zone 3 power on.

ZONE 2/ZONE 3 (U.S.A., CANADA, U.K., EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA MODELS ONLY)

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

EXIT

TOP

MENU

PURE DIRECT

TITLE

A/B/C/D/E

SELECT

VOL

+

–

CH

+

–

TV VOL

TV MUTE TV INPUT

MUTE

+

–

AMP

SOURCE

TV

3 Press an input selector button to select the

input source you want to listen to in the
second/third room.

The display window shows “2: name of selected
input” or “3: name of selected input” if the remote
control is in the Zone 2/Zone 3 mode.

SLEEP

A

PHONO TUNER CD

V-AUX

DTV DVR/VCR2VCR 1 DV D

INPUT MODE

B

CBL/SAT MD/TAPE

MULTI CH IN

CD-R

Note

Signals input to V-AUX and PHONO jacks cannot be sent to
Zone 2/Zone 3.

4 You can control the unit from Zone 2 or Zone

3 by using the input selector, STANDBY,
SYSTEM POWER, MUTE and VOLUME +/–
buttons.

■ Turning this unit to either on or standby

SYSTEM POWER and STANDBY work differently
depending on the selected mode that appears on the
display window.

• When normal, Zone 2 or Zone 3 mode is selected, you
can turn the main unit, Zone 2 or Zone 3 to on/standby
individually.

• When System mode is selected, or when “2000” or
“2002” (see page 71) is selected as the amplifier library
(L:AMP) code, you can turn the main unit, Zone 2 and
Zone 3 to on/standby simultaneously.

LCD display

*

Normal mode

Zone 2 mode

Zone 3 mode

System mode

*

“MAIN” appears for a few seconds when SYSTEM POWER

Name of component

“Zone2” or “2:name of
component”

“Zone3” or “3:name of
component”

“SYSTM”

or STANDBY is pressed.

SYSTEM POWER/
STANDBY

Turns the main unit
on/standby

Turns Zone 2 to on/
standby

Turns Zone 3 to on/
standby

Turns everything (the
main unit, Zone 2,
Zone 3) on/standby

*

* VOLUME +/– can be used only when Zone2 Volume or

Zone3 Volume is set to “Variable” in the GUI menu (see
page 66).

5 Press SELECT k / n to exit from the Zone 2/

Zone 3 mode.

Notes

• The source in Zone 2 and the source available for recording are
always the same.

• “ZONE2” or “ZONE3” will appear in the display window only
when k is pressed, and “SYSTM” only when n is pressed

■ Special considerations for DTS software

The DTS signal is a digital bitstream. If you attempt to
send the DTS signal to the second/third room you will
only hear digital noise (that may damage your speakers).
Thus, the following considerations and adjustments need
to be made when playing DTS encoded discs.

For DVDs encoded with DTS

Only 2 channel analog audio signals may be sent to the
second/third room.
Use the disc menu to set the DVD player’s mixed 2­channel left and right audio outputs to the PCM or Dolby
Digital soundtrack.

For CDs encoded in DTS

To avoid unexpected noise, DO NOT USE the Zone 2/
Zone 3 feature with CDs encoded in DTS.

OPERATION

ADVANCED

English

83

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS

This unit has additional menus that are displayed in the
front panel display.

Advanced setup menu

This menu offers additional operations to adjust and
customize the way this unit operates. Change the settings
to reflect the needs of your listening environment.

1 Make sure this unit is in the standby mode.

2 On the front panel, while holding down

STRAIGHT/EFFECT, press STANDBY/ON.

STRAIGHT

STANDBY

/ON

EFFECT

3 Rotate PROGRAM to select the desired

operation.

The name of the selected operation appears in the
front panel display.

PROGRAM

4 Press STRAIGHT/EFFECT to change the

setting.

5 Press STANDBY/ON to save the new setting

This unit enters the standby mode.

y

The new setting is activated next time you turn on the power of
this unit.

■ SP IMP. (Speaker impedance)

Use to set the impedance of this unit so that it matches that
of your speakers.
Choices: 6ΩMIN, 8ΩMIN

• Select “6ΩMIN” for speakers that are 6 ohm or higher.

• Select “8ΩMIN” for speakers that are 8 ohm or higher.

■ PRESET (Factory preset)

Use to reset all of this unit’s parameters to the initial
factory settings with the exception of System Memory and
Auto Setup settings.
Choices: CANCEL, RESET

• Select “CANCEL” if you do not want to reset this
unit’s parameters.

• Select “RESET” to reset this unit’s parameters.

■ REMOTE (Remote control ID)

Use to set this unit’s ID for remote control recognition
(see page 71).
Choices: ID1, ID2

• Select “ID1” when the remote control amplifier library
code is set to “2000” or “2001”.

• Select “ID2” when the remote control amplifier library
code is set to “2002” or “2003”.

■ FAN MODE (Fan operation mode)

Use to set the operation of this unit’s cooling fan.
Choices: AUTO, CONT

• Select “AUTO” to set the fan to operate automatically
according to the temperature of this unit.

• Select “CONT” to set the fan to operate continuously
regardless of the temperature of this unit.

■ TU (Tuner frequency step)

(Asia and General models only)

Use to set the tuner frequency step according to the
frequency spacing in your area.
Choices: AM10/FM100, AM9/FM50

• Select “AM10/FM100” for North, Central and South
America.

• Select “AM9/FM50” for all other areas.

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Front panel display system options menu

EXIT

MENU

EFFECT

RETURN

DISPLAY

STRAIGHT

NIGHT

AUDIO

PURE DIRECT

ENTER

TOP
TITLE

A/B/C/D/E

VOL

+

–

CH

+

–

TV VOL

TV MUTE TV INPUT

MUTE

+

–

AMP

SOURCE

TV

This is a complimentary menu that allows you to access
most GUI menu system option parameters without using a
video monitor.
Use the remote control to access and adjust each
parameter.

1

3-5

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS

3 Press k / n repeatedly to select an item, then

press ENTER to enter the selected item.

4 Press k / n repeatedly to select the

parameter you want to adjust.

5 Press ENTER, then press l / h repeatedly to

change the setting of the item you want to
adjust.

2, 6

6 Press DISPLAY to exit.

y

1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP.

If you want to adjust another parameter, press RETURN to return
to the previously selected menu item.

2 Press DISPLAY on the remote control to

enter the menu.

■ AUTO SETUP

Item Sub-items Features

SETUP

AUTO
RELOAD

EQ

NATURAL
FLAT
FRONT

START [ENTER] • Use to activate the auto setup procedure.

• Use to specify the speaker parameters auto setup
adjusts.

• Corresponds to Setup Type in the GUI menu (see
page 27).

• Use to specify the equalizer characteristics auto setup
uses.

• Corresponds to Setup Menu – Equalizing in the GUI
menu (see page 28).

• Corresponds to Start in the GUI menu (see page 28).

OPERATION

ADVANCED

English

85

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS

■ MANUAL SETUP

1 BASIC MENU

Item Sub-items Features

A)SPEAKER SET

B)SP DISTANCE

C)SP LEVEL

D)TEST TONE

FRONT;;;;SMALL
CENTER;;;;;SML
SURR.LR;;;;SML
SURR.B;;;SMLx2
PRESENCE;;NONE
BASS OUT;;SWFR
SWFR C/O;;80Hz
SWFR PHASE;NRM

UNIT;;;;meters
FRONT L;;;3.0m
FRONT R;;;3.0m
CENTER;;;;3.0m
SURR L;;;;3.0m
SURR R;;;;3.0m
SB L;;;;;;2.1m
SB R;;;;;;2.1m
SWFR;;;;;;3.0m
PRES L;;;;3.0m
PRES R;;;;3.0m
FRONT L;;;10.0
FRONT R;;;10.0
CENTER;;;;10.0
SURR L;;;;10.0
SURR R;;;;10.0
SB L;;;;;;;7.0
SB R;;;;;;;7.0
SWFR;;;;;;10.0
PRES L;;;;10.0
PRES R;;;;10.0

FR-----||----­ C-----||----­ FL-----||----­ SL-----||----­ SBL-----||----­ SBR-----||----­ SR-----||----­SWFR-----||----­PR.R-----||----­PR.L-----||-----

TEST TONE;;OFF

• Selects the output mode suitable for each speaker, the
speakers for low-frequency signal output, and the
cross over frequency.

• Corresponds to Speaker Set in the GUI menu (see
page 61).

• Adjusts the delay time of each speaker.

• Corresponds to Speaker Distance in the GUI menu
(see page 64).

• Adjusts the output level of each speaker.

• Corresponds to Speaker Level in the GUI menu (see
page 64).

• Outputs a test tone to calibrate your speaker levels.

• Corresponds to Test Tone in the GUI menu (see
page 61).

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2 SOUND MENU

Item Sub-items Features

A)LFE LEVEL

B)D.RANGE

C)TONE CON FRQ

D)AUDIO OPTION

3 INPUT MENU

Item Sub-items Features

A)I/O ASSIGN

B)INPUT TRIM

C)INPUT MODE

D)INPUT RENAME

E)MULTI CH IN

SP LFE;;;;;;;0
HP LFE;;;;;;;0

SP D.R;;;;;MAX
HP D.R;;;;;MAX

BASS FRQ.350Hz
TRBL FRQ.xxkHz

A.MUTE;;;;MUTE
A.DELAY;;;;;;0
PRch >SBch

C.V[A] DVD
C.V[B] DTV
C.V[C]CBL/SAT
OUT(1)MD/TAPE
OUT(2) CD-R
IN (3) CD
IN (4) DVD
IN (5) DTV
IN (6)CBL/SAT
IN (7) CD
IN (8) DVD
IN (9)DVR/VCR2

PHONO;;;;;;;0

>AUTO LAST

DVD ._DVD

>6CH 8CH
DVD ->FRNT

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS

• Adjusts the output level of the LFE channel for Dolby
Digital or DTS signals.

• Corresponds to LFE Level in the GUI menu (see
page 58).

• Adjusts the dynamic range for Dolby Digital or DTS
signals.

• Corresponds to Dynamic Range in the GUI menu (see
page 58).

• Adjusts the tonal balance of the speakers and
headphones.

• Corresponds to Tone Control in the GUI menu (see
page 59).

• Customizes overall audio settings for this unit.

• Corresponds to Audio Option in the GUI menu (see
page 60).

• Assigns jacks according to the component to be used.

• Corresponds to I/O assignment in the GUI menu (see
page 56).

• Adjusts the output volume of each jack.

• Corresponds to Volume Trim in the GUI menu (see
page 56).

• Selects the initial input mode of the source.

• Corresponds to Input Mode in the GUI menu (see
page 67).

• Changes the name of the input.

• Corresponds to Rename in the GUI menu (see
page 57).

• Selects the number of audio channels input through
the MULTI CH INPUT jacks.

• Corresponds to Multi CH Assign in the GUI menu
(see page 57).

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ADVANCED

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English

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MENUS

4 OPTION MENU

Item Sub-items Features

A)DISPLAY SET

B)MEMORY GUARD

C)SURR.INI

D)ZONE SET

E)ZONE2 SET

F)ZONE3 SET

DIMMER;;;;;;;0
WALL PAPER;;ON
SHORT MSG. ON
V CONV.;;;;;ON

MEM.GUARD;;OFF

PRESS DSP Key
Cinema DSP

SP B;;;;;;MAIN

OUT VOL;;;VAR.
ZONE2 AMP;;EXT

OUT VOL;;;VAR.

• Adjusts the GUI and front panel displays.

• Corresponds to Display in the GUI menu (see
page 65).

• Locks the menu parameter settings.

• Corresponds to Memory Guard in the GUI menu (see
page 67).

• Initializes the parameters of all or a group of sound
field programs.

• Corresponds to Surr.Initialize in the GUI menu (see
page 66).

• Customizes the Zone B parameters.

• Corresponds to Multi Zone in the GUI menu (see
page 66).

• Customizes the Zone 2 parameters (U.S.A., Canada,
U.K., Europe and Australia models only).

• Corresponds to Multi Zone in the GUI menu (see
page 66).

• Customizes the Zone 3 parameters (U.S.A., Canada,
U.K., Europe and Australia models only).

• Corresponds to Multi Zone in the GUI menu (see
page 66).

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EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS

EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS

What is a sound field? Changing parameter settings

A significant factor that creates the rich, full tones of a live
instrument are the multiple reflections from the walls of
the room. In addition to making the sound “live”, these
reflections enable us to tell where the player is situated,
and the size and shape of the room in which we are sitting.

■ Elements of a sound field

In any environment, in addition to the direct sound coming
straight to our ears from the player’s instrument, there are
two distinct types of sound reflections that combine to
make up the sound field:

Early reflections

Reflected sounds reach our ears extremely rapidly (50 ms
– 100 ms after the direct sound), after reflecting from one
surface only – for example, from the ceiling or a wall.
Early reflections help add clarity to the direct sound.

Reverberations

These are caused by reflections from more than one
surface – walls, ceiling, the back of the room – so
numerous that they merge together to form a continuous
sonic “afterglow”. They are non-directional, and lessen
the clarity of the direct sound.

Direct sound, early reflections and subsequent
reverberation taken together help us to determine the
subjective size and shape of the room, and it is this
information that the digital sound field processor
reproduces in order to create sound fields.

If you could create the appropriate early reflections and
subsequent reverberations in your listening room, you
would be able to create your own listening environment.
The acoustics in your room could be changed to those of a
concert hall, a dance floor, or virtually any size room at
all. This ability to create sound fields at will is exactly
what YAMAHA has done with the digital sound field
processor.

You can enjoy good quality sound with the factory preset
parameters. Although you do not have to change the initial
settings, you can change some of the parameters to better
suit the input source or your listening room. The following
parameters are not always found in every program.

1 Set AMP/SOURCE/TV to AMP.

AMP

SOURCE

TV

2 Press TOP on the remote control.

3 Select Stereo/Surround, then press h.

STEREO

MUSIC

ENTERTAINMENT

MOVIE THEATER

Munich

Vienna

Freiburg

4 Select the desired sound field program, then

press h to access and adjust.

Munich

Vienna

Freiburg

Note

You cannot change parameter values when Memory Guard is set
to “Guard”. If you want to change the parameter values, set
Memory Guard to “Free” (see page 67).

Memory back-up

The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data from
being lost even if this unit is set in the standby mode, the
power cable is disconnected from the AC outlet, or the power
supply is temporarily cut due to power failure. However, if
the power is cut for more than one week, the parameter values
will return to the factory settings. If this happens, edit the
parameter value again.

■

Resetting parameters to the factory values

DSP Level

Init. Delay

Room Size

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To reset all parameters

Use Surr.Initialize (see page 66).

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SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS

You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately in your
listening room. Not all of the following parameters are found in every program.

■ DSP Level (DSP level)

Function: This parameter adjusts the level of all the DSP effect sounds within a narrow range.
Description: Depending on the acoustics of you listening room, you may want to increase or decrease the DSP effect

level relative to the level of the direct sound.

Control Range: –6 dB – +3 dB

■ Init. Delay (Initial delay)

Function: This parameter changes the apparent distance the sound source is from the reflection face by adjusting

the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection heard by the listener.

Description: The smaller the value, the closer the reflection face seems to the sound source. The larger the value, the

farther it seems. For a small room, set to a small value. For a large room, set to a large value.

Control Range: 1

– 99 ms

Source Sound

Early
Reflections

Level

Initial delay Initial delay Initial delay

Sound Source

Reflection Face

Small value = 1 ms Large value = 99 ms

Time Time Time

Level

Level

■ Room Size (Room size)

Function: This parameter adjusts the apparent size of the surround sound field. The larger the value, the larger the

surround sound field becomes.

Description: As the sound is repeatedly reflected around a room, the larger the hall is, the longer the time between

the original reflected sound and the subsequent reflections. By controlling the time between the
reflected sounds, you can change the apparent size of the virtual venue. Changing this parameter from
one to two, doubles the apparent length of the room.

Control Range: 0.1 – 2.0

Source Sound

Early
Reflections

Level

Time

Level

Time

Level

Time

90

Sound Source

Small value = 0.1

Large value = 2.0

SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS

■ Liveness (Liveness)

Function: This parameter adjusts the reflectivity of the virtual walls in the hall by changing the rate at which the

early reflections decay.

Description: The early reflections of a source sound decay much faster in a room with acoustically absorbent wall

surfaces than in one which has highly reflective surfaces. A room with acoustically absorbent surfaces
is referred to as “dead”, while a room with highly reflective surfaces is referred to as “live”. The
LIVENESS parameter lets you adjust the early reflection decay rate, and thus the “liveness” of the
room.

Control Range: 0 – 10

Source Sound

Live

Dead

Level

Time

Level

Time Time

Level

Small Reflected
Sound

Small value = 0

Large Reflected
Sound

Large value = 10

■ Sur.Init.Delay (Surround initial delay)

Function: This parameter adjusts the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection on the surround side of

the sound field. You can only adjust this parameter when at least two front channels and two surround
channels are used.

Control Range: 1 – 49 ms

■ Sur.Room Size (Surround room size)

Function: This parameter adjusts the apparent size of the surround sound field.
Control Range: 0.1 – 2.0

■ Sur.Liveness (Surround liveness)

Function: This parameter adjusts the apparent reflectivity of the virtual walls in the surround sound field.
Control Range: 0 – 10

■ SB Init.Delay (Surround back initial delay)

Function: This parameter adjusts the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection in the surround back

sound field.

Control Range: 1 – 49 ms

■ SB Room Size (Surround back room size)

Function: This parameter adjusts the apparent size of the surround back sound field.
Control Range: 0.1 – 2.0

■ SB Liveness (Surround back liveness)

Function: This parameter adjusts the apparent reflectivity of the virtual wall in the surround back sound field.
Control Range: 0 – 10

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■ Rev.Time (Reverberation time)

Function: This parameter adjusts the amount of time it takes for the dense, subsequent reverberation sound to

decay by 60 dB (at 1 kHz). This changes the apparent size of the acoustic environment over an
extremely wide range.

Description: The longer the reverberation time, the more “live” the listening room environment seems. The shorter

the reverberation time, the more “dead” the listening room environment seems.

Control Range: 1.0 – 5.0 s

Reverberation

60 dB 60 dB 60 dB

Source Sound

Early Reflections

Reverberation

Sound Source

Reverberation time

Short
Reverberation

Small value = 1.0 s Large value = 5.0 s

Reverberation time

Reverberation time

Long
Reverberation

■ Rev.Delay (Reverberation delay)

Function: This parameter adjusts the time difference between the beginning of the direct sound and the beginning

of the reverberation sound.

Description: The larger the value, the later the reverberation sound begins. A later reverberation sound makes you

feel like you are in a larger acoustic environment.

Control Range: 0 – 250 ms

Source Sound

Level

(dB)

60 dB

Reverberation

Time

delay

Reverberation timeReverberation

■ Rev.Level (Reverberation level)

Function: This parameter adjusts the volume of the reverberation sound.
Description: The larger the value, the stronger the reverberation becomes.
Control Range: 0 – 100%

Source Sound

Level

Reverberation level

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■ Dialogue Lift (Dialog lift)

Function: This parameter adjusts the height of the front and center channel sounds by assigning some of the front

and center channel elements to the presence speakers.
Description: The larger the parameter, the higher the position of the front and center channel sound.
Choices: 0/1/2/3/4/5, initial setting is 0.

For 7ch Stereo

Function: These parameters adjust the volume level for each channel in 7-channel stereo mode.
Control Range: 0 – 100%

■ Center Level (Center level)

■ Surround L Level (Surround left level)

■ Surround R Level (Surround right level)

■ Sur. Back Level (Surround back level)

■ Presence L Level (Presence left level)

■ Presence R Level (Presence right level)

For PLIIx Music and PLII Music

■ Panorama

Function: Extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for a wraparound effect.
Choices: Off/On, initial setting is Off.

■ Dimension

Function: Gradually adjusts the sound field either towards the front or towards the rear.
Control range: –3 (towards the rear) to +3 (towards the front), initial setting is STD (standard).

■ Center Width

Function: Adjusts the center image from all three front speakers to varying degrees. A larger value adjusts the

center image towards the front left and right speakers.
Control Range: 0 (center channel sound is output only from center speaker) to 7 (center channel sound is output only

from front left and right speakers), initial setting is 3.

For Neo:6 Music

■ Center Image

Function: This parameter adjusts the center image from all three front speakers to varying degrees.
Control Range: 0.0 – 1.0

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■ Decode Type (Decoder type)
For MOVIE THEATER

Function: Selects the decoder used to playback 2-channel sources using MOVIE THEATER programs.
Choices: Pro Logic / Pro Logic II / Pro Logic IIx / Neo:6

For THX Cinema

Function: Selects the decoder used to playback 2-channel sources using THX Cinema.
Choices: Pro Logic / Pro Logic II / Pro Logic IIx / Neo:6

For SURROUND Standard

Function: Selects the decoder used to playback 2-channel sources using SURROUND Standard.
Choices: Pro Logic / PLII Movie / PLII Music / PLII Game / PLIIx Movie / PLIIx Music / PLIIx Game / Neo:6

Cinema / Neo:6 Music

For SURROUND Enhanced

Function: Selects the decoder used to playback 2-channel sources using SURROUND Enhanced.
Choices: Pro Logic / Pro Logic II / Pro Logic IIx / Neo:6

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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

■ General

Problem Cause Remedy

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

No sound Incorrect input or output cable

No picture The output and input for the picture are

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

The impedance setting is incorrect. Set the impedance to match your speakers.

The protection circuitry has been
activated.

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

connections.

The optimizer microphone is connected. Disconnect the optimizer microphone.

The input mode is set to “DTS” or
“ANALOG”.

No appropriate input source has been
selected.

Speaker connections are not secure. Secure the connections.

The front speakers to be used have not
been selected properly.

The volume is turned down. Turn up the volume.

The sound is muted. Press MUTE or any operation buttons of this unit to

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

The signals this unit cannot reproduce are
being received from a source component
e.g.: a CD-ROM.

connected to different types of video
jacks.

Connect the power cable firmly.

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

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

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

Set the input mode to “AUTO”.

Select an appropriate input source with INPUT,
MULTI CH INPUT or the input selector buttons.

Select the front speakers with SPEAKERS A and/or
B.

cancel a mute and adjust the volume.

Set the input mode to “AUTO” or “DTS”.

Play a source whose signals this unit can reproduce.

Turn on the video conversion function.

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Problem Cause Remedy

The sound suddenly
goes off.

Only the speaker on
one side can be
heard.

Only the center
speaker outputs
substantial sound.

No sound from the
effect speakers.

No sound from the
center speaker.

No sound from the
surround speakers.

No sound from the
surround back
speakers.

No sound from the
subwoofer.

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

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

The sound is muted. Press MUTE to cancel a mute.

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

Incorrect balance settings in the GUI
menu.

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

The sound field programs are turned off. Press STRAIGHT/EFFECT to turn them on.

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

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

Center is set to “None” in Speaker Set. Select the appropriate setting for the center speaker.

One of the HiFi DSP programs (except for
7ch Stereo) has been selected.

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

Surround is set to “None” in Speaker Set. Select the appropriate setting for the surround left and

A monaural or stereo source is being
played with STRAIGHT.

Presence speakers are selected. Select “Surround Back” in PR/SB Select.

Surround is set to “None” in Speaker Set. If the surround left and right speakers are set to

Surround Back is set to “None” in Speaker
Set.

Bass Out is set to “Front” when a Dolby
Digital or DTS signal is being played.

Bass Out is set to “SWFR” or “Front”
when a 2-channel source is being played.

The source does not contain low bass
signals.

Check that the impedance selector setting is correct.

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

the cables may be defective.

Adjust the Speaker Level settings.

Try another sound field program.

Raise the level of the center speaker.

Try another sound field program.

Raise the output level of the surround speakers.

right speakers.

Press STRAIGHT/EFFECT to turn on the sound
fields.

“None”, surround back speakers are automatically set
to “None”. Select the appropriate setting for the
surround left and right speakers.

Select “Small x1”, “Small x2”, “Large x1” or
“Large x2”.

Select “SWFR” or “Both”.

Select “Both”.

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Problem Cause Remedy

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

A “humming” sound
can be heard.

The volume level is
low while playing a
record.

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

The sound effect
cannot be recorded.

A source cannot be
recorded by a digital
recording component
connected to this
DIGITAL OUTPUT
jack.

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

The sound field
parameters and some
other settings on this
unit cannot be
changed.

This unit does not
operate properly.

“CHECK SP WIRES”
appears on the front
panel display.

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

The picture is
disturbed.

This unit suddenly
turns into the standby
mode.

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

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

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

No connection from the turntable to the
GND terminal.

The record is being played on a turntable
with an MC cartridge.

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

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

The source component is not connected to
this unit’s DIGITAL INPUT jacks.

Some components cannot record the
Dolby Digital or DTS sources.

The source component is not connected to
this unit’s analog AUDIO IN jacks.

Memory Guard is set to “Guard”. Select “Free”.

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

Speaker cables are short circuited. Make sure all speaker cables are connected correctly.

This unit is too close to the digital or
radio-frequency equipment.

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

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

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

persists, the cables may be defective.

Connect the grounding cord of your turntable to the
GND terminal of this unit.

The turntable should be connected to this unit through
an MC-head amplifier.

Turn on the power to the component.

Connect the source component to the DIGITAL
INPUT jacks.

Connect the source component to the analog AUDIO
IN jacks.

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

Move this unit further away from such equipment.

Wait for about 1 hour until this unit cools down and
then turn it back on.

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■ Tuner

Problem Cause Remedy

FM stereo reception is
noisy.

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

FM

good FM antenna.

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

Previously preset
stations can no longer
be tuned in.

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

There are continuous

AM

crackling and hissing
noises.

There are buzzing and
whining noises.

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

There is multipath interference. Adjust the antenna position to eliminate

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

This unit has been disconnected for a
long period.

The signal is weak or the antenna
connections are loose.

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

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

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

Use the manual tuning method.

multipath interference.

Use the manual tuning method.

Preset the stations again.

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

Use the manual tuning method.

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

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