Yamaha RX-V459 User Manual

RX-V459

AV Receiver Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo

OWNER’S MANUAL

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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual

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

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

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

3 Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances,

motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from

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

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

damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

cable plug can be reached easily.

17 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on

common operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty.

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

unit in the standby mode, and then disconnect the power cable from the AC wall outlet.

19 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only)

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

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

General model ........ 110/120/220/230–240 V AC, 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. 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 control ................... 3

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

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

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

Front panel display .................................................... 8

Rear panel ................................................................ 10

PREPARATION

CONNECTIONS .................................................. 11

Placing speakers....................................................... 11

Connecting speakers ................................................ 12

Information on jacks and cable plugs ...................... 15

Audio and video signal flow.................................... 16

Connecting a TV...................................................... 17

Connecting a DVD player,

a DVD recorder, a VCR or an STB ..................... 18

Connecting a CD player,

an MD player or a tape deck................................ 20

Connecting a multi-format player

or an external decoder ......................................... 21

Connecting a game console,

a video camera or a portable audio player........... 21

Connecting the FM and AM antennas ..................... 22

Connecting the power cable..................................... 23

Setting the speaker impedance................................. 24

Turning on this unit

and setting it to the standby mode....................... 25

BASIC SETUP ...................................................... 26

BASIC OPERATION

PLAYBACK.......................................................... 29

USING OTHER FEATURES.............................. 31

Using SILENT CINEMA ........................................ 31

Muting the audio output........................................... 31

Selecting the night listening mode........................... 31

Selecting the input mode ......................................... 32

Using the sleep timer ............................................... 33

Adjusting the speaker level...................................... 34

Selecting the Compressed Music

Enhancer mode .................................................... 35

Selecting the MULTI CH INPUT component......... 36

Enjoying multi-channel sources

in 2-channel stereo............................................... 36

Enjoying unprocessed input sources........................ 36

Enjoying pure hi-fi stereo sound.............................. 37

Displaying the input source information ................. 37

Playing video sources in the background ................ 38

ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND .....................39

Enjoying multi-channel sources in surround ........... 39

Enjoying 2-channel sources in surround.................. 40

Using Virtual CINEMA DSP .................................. 41

RECORDING........................................................42

FM/AM TUNING..................................................43

Automatic tuning ..................................................... 43

Manual tuning.......................................................... 44

Automatic preset tuning........................................... 45

Manual preset tuning ............................................... 46

Selecting preset stations........................................... 47

Exchanging preset stations ...................................... 48

RADIO DATA SYSTEM TUNING

(U.K. AND EUROPE MODELS ONLY)........50

Selecting the Radio Data System program .............. 50

Using the Radio Data System station network ........ 51

Displaying the Radio Data System information ...... 52

SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS

SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS .............................54

Selecting sound field programs ............................... 54

Sound field program descriptions ............................ 55

Changing sound field parameter settings................. 57

Sound field program speaker layouts ...................... 63

ADVANCED OPERATION

SET MENU ............................................................66

Using SET MENU................................................... 68

1 SOUND MENU.................................................... 70

2 INPUT MENU...................................................... 73

3 OPTION MENU................................................... 75

ADVANCED SETUP ............................................76

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ...................78

Controlling this unit, a TV,

or other components ............................................ 78

Setting remote control codes ................................... 80

RESETTING THE SYSTEM...............................81

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................82

GLOSSARY...........................................................86

Audio information ................................................... 86

Video information.................................................... 87

Sound field program information ............................ 88

SPECIFICATIONS...............................................89

PREPARATIONINTRODUCTION

OPERATION

BASIC

SOUND FIELD

PROGRAMS

OPERATION

ADVANCED

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

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FEATURES

Built-in 6-channel power amplifier

◆ Minimum RMS output power

(0.06% THD, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 Ω)

Radio Data System (U.K. and Europe models only)

◆ Radio Data System tuning capability Front: 90 W + 90 W Center: 90 W Surround: 90 W + 90 W

Surround back: 90 W

Other features

◆ 192-kHz/24-bit D/A converter

◆ 6 additional input jacks for discrete multi-channel input

◆ S-video signal input/output capability

Sound field features

◆ Proprietary YAMAHA technology for the creation of sound fields

◆ Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX decoder

◆ DTS/DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6,

DTS 96/24 decoder

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

◆ Virtual CINEMA DSP

◆ SILENT CINEMA

™

Sophisticated AM/FM tuner

◆ 40-station random and direct preset tuning

◆ Component video input/output capability

(3 COMPONENT VIDEO INs and 1 MONITOR OUT)

◆ Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks

◆ Sleep timer

◆ Cinema and music night listening modes

◆ Remote control with preset remote control codes

◆ PORTABLE mini analog input jack on the front panel

for a portable audio player

◆ Compressed Music Enhancer mode to improve the sound quality of compression artifacts (such as the MP3 format) to that of a high-quality stereo

◆ Automatic preset tuning

◆ Preset station shifting capability (preset editing)

Notes

• y indicates a tip for your operation.

• Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the front panel or the ones on the remote control. In case the button names differ between the front panel and the remote control, the button name on the remote control is given in parentheses.

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

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

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. “DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “NEO:6”, and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All right reserved.

“SILENT CINEMA” is a trademark of YAMAHA CORPORATION.

GETTING STARTED

Supplied accessories

Check that you received all of the following parts.

GETTING STARTED

INTRODUCTION

Remote control Batteries (2)

(AA, R6, UM-3)

POWER POWER

STANDBY

POWER

AVTV

MD/CD-R

TUNER

MD/CD-R

TUNER

V-AUXDVD

VCR

DTV/CBL

V-AUXDVD

VCR

DTV/CBL

MULTI CH IN

REC

CODE SET

DISC SKIP

FREQ/TEXT EON

MODE PTY SEEK

TV VOL TV CH

TV MUTE TV INPUT

STEREO

SPEAKERS

LEVEL

BAND

DAB MEMORY

START

VOLUME

SELECT

NIGHT

ENHANCER

NIGHT

ENHANCER

ENTER

A/B/C/D/E A/B/C/D/E

PRESET/CH

SLEEP

AMP

MUTE

MOVIEENTERTAINMUSIC

4321

DIRECT ST.EXTD SUR.STANDARD

81070965

STRAIGHT

ENT.

SET MENU

MENUTITLE

SRCH MODE

DISPLAYRETURN

(U.S.A., Canada, China, Asia and General

Indoor FM antenna

models)

Installing batteries in the remote control

1 Press the part and slide the battery

compartment cover off.

2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA, R6,

UM-3) according to the polarity markings (+ and –) on the inside of the battery compartment.

AM loop antenna

75-ohm/300-ohm

antenna adapter

(U.K. model only)

Indoor FM antenna

(U.K., Europe, Australia and Korea models)

Notes

• Change all of the batteries if you notice a decrease in the operation range of the remote control.

• Do not use an old battery together with a new one.

• 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 Slide the cover back until it snaps into place.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

214356897

STANDBY

/ON

A/B/C/D/E

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

EDIT

FM/AM

l PROGRAM h

BASS/TREBLE

PRESET/TUNING

PHONES

SILENT CINEMA

SPEAKERS

TONE CONTROL

1 STANDBY/ON

Turns on this unit or set it to the standby mode (see page 25).

Notes

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

• When you turn on this unit, there will be a 4 to 5-second delay before this unit can reproduce sound.

2 Remote control sensor

Receives signals from the remote control (see page 7).

3 PRESET/TUNING, EDIT

• Switches the function of PRESET/TUNING l / h

between selecting preset station numbers and selecting the tuning frequency.

• Edits the assignments of preset stations (see page 48).

4 FM/AM

Switches the reception band between FM and AM when “TUNER” is selected as the input source (see page 43).

VOLUME

PRESET/TUNING

LEVEL

INPUT MODE

GHIED

5 A/B/C/D/E, NEXT

• Selects one of the 5 preset station groups (A to E) when “TUNER” is selected as the input source (see page 43).

• Selects the speaker channel whose output level you want to adjust when “TUNER” is not selected as the input source (see page 34).

6 PRESET/TUNING l / h, LEVEL +/– buttons

• Selects one of the 8 preset station numbers (1 to 8) when “TUNER” is selected as the input source. The colon (:) is displayed in the front panel display (see page 47).

• Selects the tuning frequency when “TUNER” is selected as the input source. The colon (:) is not displayed in the front panel display (see page 44).

• Adjusts the level of the speaker channel selected using NEXT when “TUNER” is not selected as the input source (see page 34).

7 MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM)

Stores a preset station in the memory. Hold down this button for more than 3 seconds to start automatic preset tuning (see page 45).

MEMORY

MAN'L/AUTO FM

INPUT

TUNING MODE

AUTO/MAN'L

MULTI CH

INPUT

VIDEO AUX

VIDEO PORTABLEL AUDIO R

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

8 Front panel display

Shows information about the operational status of this unit (see page 8).

9 TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L)

Switches between automatic tuning (the AUTO indicator is turned on) and manual tuning (the AUTO indicator is turned off) (see page 43).

0 VOLUME

Controls the output level of all audio channels.

This does not affect the AUDIO OUT (REC) level.

A PHONES (SILENT CINEMA) jack

Outputs audio signals for private listening with headphones (see page 31).

Notes

• When you connect headphones, no signals are output at the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack or the speaker terminals.

• All Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals are mixed down to the left and right headphone channels.

B SPEAKERS A/B buttons

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

C STRAIGHT (EFFECT)

Turns the sound field programs off or on. When “STRAIGHT” is selected, 2-channel or multi-channel input signals are output directly from their respective speakers without effect processing (see page 36).

I MULTI CH INPUT

Selects the input source connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks (see page 36).

INTRODUCTION

Note

The input source connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks takes priority over the source selected with the INPUT selector on the front panel (or the input selector buttons on the remote control).

J VIDEO AUX jacks

Input audio and video signals from a portable external source such as a game console, a video camera or a portable audio player (see page 21).

To reproduce the source signals input at these jacks, select “V-AUX” as the input source.

Note

The audio signals input at the PORTABLE mini jack take priority over the ones input at the AUDIO L/R jacks.

D TONE CONTROL

Selects “BASS” or “TREBLE” to adjust the total balance of the front left and right speakers in conjunction with BASS/TREBLE +/– buttons (see page 30).

E BASS/TREBLE +/– button

Adjusts the bass/treble balance of the front left and right speakers in conjunction with TONE CONTROL (see page 30).

F PROGRAM l / h buttons

Selects sound field programs (see page 54).

G INPUT MODE

Selects either digital or analog input signals exclusively or sets this unit to automatically detect the type of input signals and select the corresponding input signals when one component is connected via both digital and analog connections (see page 32).

H INPUT selector

Selects the desired input source.

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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 78.

A B

C D

G H

4 5

7 8

POWER POWER

AVTV

MD/CD-R

DTV/CBL

REC

DISC SKIP

FREQ/TEXT EON

MODE PTY SEEK

TV VOL TV CH

TV MUTE TV INPUT

STEREO

SELECT

ENHANCER

SPEAKERS

LEVEL

BAND

DAB MEMORY

ENTER

A/B/C/D/E A/B/C/D/E

PRESET/CH

STANDBY

TUNER

DVR

CODE SET

START

VOLUME

NIGHT

MUTE

POWER

V-AU XDVD

MULTI CH IN

SLEEP

AMP

MOVIEENTERTAINMUSIC

4321

DIRECT ST.EXTD SUR.STANDARD

STRAIGHT

ENT.

SET MENU

MENUTITLE

SRCH MODE

DISPLAYRETURN

■ Controlling this unit

Press AMP to control this unit.

1 Infrared signal transmitter

Outputs infrared control signals. Aim the transmitter at the component you want to operate (see page 7).

2 Input selector buttons

Select the input source.

3 Sound field program selector buttons

Select sound field programs (see page 54). – Use SELECT to play back 2-channel sources in

surround (see page 40).

– Use EXTD SUR. to switch between 5.1 and 6.1-

channel playback of multi-channel sources (see page 39).

– Use DIRECT ST. to play back 2-channel sources in

hi-fi stereo sound (see page 37).

4 SPEAKERS

Turns on or off the set of front speakers connected to the FRONT A and/or B terminals on the rear panel. Press this button repeatedly to toggle as follows:

A on B on

A and B off

5 ENHANCER

Turns on or off the Compressed Music Enhancer mode (see page 35).

6 LEVEL

Selects the speaker channel to be adjusted (see page 34).

7 Cursor buttons u / d / j / i, ENTER

Select and adjust the sound field program parameters or the “SET MENU” parameters.

8 RETURN

Returns to the previous menu level when adjusting the “SET MENU” parameters.

9 STANDBY

Sets this unit to the standby mode (see page 25).

0 POWER

Turns on this unit (see page 25).

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

A MULTI CH IN

Selects the component connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks as the input source when using an external decoder, etc. (see page 36).

B CODE SET

Use to set up remote control codes (see page 80).

C SLEEP

Sets the sleep timer (see page 33).

D AMP

Sets the remote control to the operation mode of this unit.

E VOLUME +/–

Controls the output level of all audio channels.

Note

This does not affect the AUDIO OUT (REC) level.

F MUTE

Mutes the audio output. Press again to restore the audio output to the previous volume level (see page 31).

G STRAIGHT

H NIGHT

Turns on or off the night listening modes (see page 31).

I SET MENU

Enters “SET MENU” (see page 68).

J Radio Data System tuning buttons

(U.K. and Europe models only)

FREQ/TEXT

Switches the Radio Data System display between the PS mode, PTY mode, RT mode, CT mode (if the station offers the corresponding data services) and the frequency display (see page 52).

PTY SEEK MODE

Sets this unit to the PTY SEEK mode (see page 50).

PTY SEEK START

Starts searching for a station once the desired program type is selected in the PTY SEEK mode (see page 51).

EON

Selects a program type (NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO, or SPORT) for automatic tuning (see page 52).

■ Using the remote control

The remote control transmits a directional infrared ray. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote

control sensor on the main unit during operation.

STANDBY /ON

PHONES

SPEAKERS

SILENT CINEMA

FM/AM

PRESET/TUNING

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET/TUNING/CH

EDIT

l PROGRAM h

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

TONE CONTROL

MEMORY

INPUT

INPUT MODE

BASS/TREBLE

Approximately 6 m (20 ft)

30 30

VOLUME

TUNING MODE

AUTO/MAN'LMAN'L/AUTO FMLEVELNEXT

VIDEO AUX

MULTI CH INPUT

VIDEO PORTABLEL AUDIO R

INTRODUCTION

■ Controlling the TUNER functions

Press TUNER to control the TUNER functions.

3 Numeric buttons

Use numbers 1 through 8 to select preset stations.

6 BAND

Switches the reception band between FM and AM (see page 43).

7 A/B/C/D/E j / i, PRESET/CH u / d

Press PRESET/CH u / d to select a preset station group (A to E) and A/B/C/D/E j / i to select a preset station number (1 to 8) (see page 47).

Notes

• 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: – places of high humidity, such as near a bath – places of high temperatures, such as near a heater or stove – places of extremely low temperatures – dusty places

English

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel display

96 24

ENHANCER

DIGITAL

q PL

SILENT CINEMA

A B

NIGHTSTANDARD

HiFi DSP

VIRTUAL

DGFHI JLKNM

8 AUTO indicator

Lights up when this unit is in the automatic tuning mode (see page 43).

9 TUNED indicator

Lights up when this unit is tuned into a station (see page 43).

0 STEREO indicator

Lights up when this unit is receiving a strong signal for an

134567 A

MATRIX DISCRETE

q EX

q PL x

PCM

1 Decoder indicators

The respective indicator lights up when any of the decoders of this unit function.

2 ENHANCER indicator

Lights up when the Compressed Music Enhancer mode is turned on (see page 35).

3 Sound field indicators

Light up to indicate the active DSP sound fields.

908B

TUNED

AUTO

PTYPTY

PSHOLD RT

(U.K. and Europe models only)

STEREO

EON

MEMORY

SLEEP

FM stereo broadcast while the AUTO indicator is lit (see page 43).

A MEMORY indicator

Flashes to show that a station can be stored (see page 45).

B VOLUME level indicator

Surround left

DSP sound field

Surround back DSP sound field

Presence DSP sound field

Listening position

Surround right DSP sound field

Indicates the current volume level.

MUTE

VOLUME

96/24

LFE

LCR

SL SB SR

4 VIRTUAL indicator

Lights up when Virtual CINEMA DSP is active (see page 41).

5 Input source indicators

The corresponding cursor lights up to show the currently selected input source.

6 SILENT CINEMA indicator

Lights up when headphones are connected and a sound field program is selected (see page 31).

7 CINEMA DSP indicator

Lights up when you select a CINEMA DSP sound field program (see page 55).

C PCM indicator

Lights up when this unit is reproducing PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) digital audio signals.

D STANDARD indicator

Lights up when the “SUR. STANDARD” or “SUR. ENHANCED” programs are selected (see page 40).

E SP A B indicators

Light up according to the set of front speakers selected.

F Headphones indicator

Lights up when headphones are connected (see page 31).

G NIGHT indicator

Lights up when you select a night listening mode (see page 31).

H HiFi DSP indicator

Lights up when you select a HiFi DSP sound field program (see page 55).

I Multi-information display

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

J SLEEP indicator

Lights up while the sleep timer is on (see page 33).

K MUTE indicator

Flashes while the MUTE function is on (see page 31).

L 96/24 indicator

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

M Input channel indicators

Indicate the channel components of the current digital input signal (see page 27).

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

N LFE indicator

Lights up when the input signal contains the LFE signal.

O Radio Data System indicators

(U.K. and Europe models only)

Lights up when the Radio Data System data is being received.

EON

Lights up when the EON data service is being received.

PTY HOLD

Lights up while searching for the Radio Data System stations in the PTY SEEK mode.

English

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Rear panel

654321

AUDIO AUDIO

(PLAY)

IN OUT

DTV/CBL

DVR DVD DTV/CBL

FM ANT

UNBAL.

MONITOR

OUT

75Ω

DVD

VIDEO S VIDEO TUNER SPEAKERS

AM ANT

GND

MULTI CH INPUT

CENTER

MD/

OUT

CD-R

(REC)

FRONT

SUB

SURROUND

WOOFER

OUT

DVR

MONITOR

OUT

FRONT

1 Video component jacks

See pages 17 and 18 for connection information.

2 Audio component jacks

See page 20 for connection information.

3 MULTI CH INPUT jacks

See page 21 for connection information.

4 SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack

See page 13 for connection information.

5 DIGITAL INPUT jacks

See pages 18 and 19 for connection information.

OUTPUT DIGITAL INPUT

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

SURROUND

DVD DV D

SURROUND BACK

DTV/CBL

OPTICAL

6 COMPONENT VIDEO jacks

See pages 17 and 18 for connection information.

7 Antenna terminals

See page 22 for connection information.

8 Speaker terminals

See page 12 for connection information.

9 AC OUTLET(S)

Use to supply power to your other audiovisual components. See page 23 for details.

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD DVR

RPBY

AC OUTLETS

MONITOR OUTDTV/CBL

PRPBY

■ VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only)

See page 23 for details.

Placing speakers

CONNECTIONS

The speaker layout below shows the standard ITU-R* speaker setting. You can use it to enjoy CINEMA DSP and multi-channel audio sources.

ITU-R is the radio communication sector of the ITU (International Telecommunication Union).

30˚

60˚

80˚

1.8 m (6 ft)

Front speakers (FL and FR)

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

Center speaker (C)

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

Surround speakers (SL and SR)

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 speaker (SB)

The surround back speaker supplements the surround speakers and provides more realistic front-to-back transitions. Place this speaker directly behind the listening position and at the same height as the surround speakers.

Subwoofer (SW)

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

PREPARATION

English

CONNECTIONS

(A)

Connecting speakers

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

• Before connecting the speakers, make sure that this unit is in the standby mode (see page 25).

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

• If you are to use 4 or 6 ohm speakers, be sure to set “SP IMP.” to “6ΩMIN” before using this unit (see page 24).

Notes

• A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables running side by side. Cables are colored or shaped differently, perhaps with a

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

• The low-frequency signals of other speakers set to “SML” (or “SMALL”) to “NONE” in “SPEAKER SET” (see pages 70 and 71) are

directed to the speakers selected in “BASS OUT” (see page 71).

Front speakers

LeftRight

Right

Left

OUTPUT

SUB

WOOFER

Surround speakers

FRONT

SPEAKERS

CENTERCLASS 2 WIRING SURROUND BACK

SURROUND

Subwoofer

Front

speakers (B)

speaker

Center

Surround back

speaker

FRONT terminals

Connect one or two front speaker systems (1, 2) to these terminals. If you use only one front speaker system, connect it to the FRONT A or B terminal.

CONNECTIONS

CENTER terminals

Connect a center speaker (3) to these terminals.

SURROUND terminals

Connect surround speakers (4, 5) to these terminals.

SURROUND BACK terminals

Connect a surround back speaker (6) to these terminals.

SUBWOOFER jack

Connect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier (7) (such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System) to this jack.

Speaker layout

PREPARATION

English

CONNECTIONS

■ Connecting the speaker cable

1 Remove approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) of

insulation from the end of each speaker cable and then twist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits.

10 mm (0.4 in)

2 Loosen the knob.

Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–)

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

The banana plug is a single-pole electrical connector widely used to terminate speaker cables.

Banana plug

1 Tighten the knob.

2 Insert the banana plug connector into the

end of the corresponding terminal.

3 Insert one bare wire into the hole on the side

of each terminal.

Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–)

4 Tighten the knob to secure the wire.

Red: positive (+)

Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–)

Black: negative (–)

Information on jacks and cable plugs

Audio jacks and cables Video jacks and cables

DIGITAL AUDIO

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO

OPTICAL

AUDIO

(Red)(White) (Orange)

PORTABLE

VIDEO S VIDEO

CONNECTIONS

COMPONENT VIDEO

Y PB PR

(Green)

(Blue)(Green)(Yellow)

(Red)(Green)

PREPARATION

Left and right

analog audio

cable plug

Stereo

analog

audio

mini cable

plug

Coaxial

digital audio

cable plug

Optical

digital

audio cable

plug

■ Audio jacks

This unit has four types of audio jacks. Connection depends on the availability of audio jacks on your other components.

AUDIO jacks

For conventional analog audio signals transmitted via left and right analog audio cables. Connect red plugs to the right jacks and white plugs to the left jacks.

PORTABLE jack

For analog audio signals transmitted via stereo analog audio mini cables.

DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL jacks

For digital audio signals transmitted via coaxial digital audio cables.

DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL jacks

For digital audio signals transmitted via optical digital audio cables.

Notes

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

• Pull out the cap from the optical jack before you connect the fiber optic cable. Do not discard the cap. When you are not using the optical jack, be sure to put the cap back in place. This cap protects the jack from dust.

Composite

video cable

plug

S-video

cable plug

Component video cable

plug

■ Video jacks

This unit has three types of video jacks. Connection depends on the availability of input jacks on your video monitor.

VIDEO jacks

For conventional composite video signals transmitted via composite video cables.

S VIDEO jacks

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

COMPONENT VIDEO jacks

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

B, PR) video signals

English

CONNECTIONS

Audio and video signal flow

■ Audio signal flow for AUDIO OUT (REC)

Input

AUDIO

Output

AUDIO OUT (REC)

L RRL

Analog audio

PORTABLE

Analog output

Note

This unit handles digital and analog signals independently. Thus, audio signals input at the analog jacks are output only at the analog AUDIO OUT (REC) jacks.

■ Video signal flow for MONITOR OUT

Input

Y PBP

Output

(MONITOR OUT)

Y PBP

COMPONENT VIDEO

S VIDEO

Analog video

VIDEO

Through

CONNECTIONS

Connecting a TV

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

CAUTION

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

MONITOR

VIDEO S VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

Video in

S-video in

Component video in

COMPONENT VIDEO

PRPBY

MONITOR OUT

PREPARATION

English

CONNECTIONS

Connecting a DVD player, a DVD recorder, a VCR or an STB

Connect your DVD player, DVD recorder, VCR or STB (set-top box) using the same type of video connections as those made for your TV (see page 17). The cable TV receiver and the satellite receiver are examples of the STB.

CAUTION

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

Notes

• Be sure to make the same type of video connections as those made for your TV (see page 17). For example, if you connected your TV to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack of this unit, connect your other components to the VIDEO jacks.

• To make a digital connection to a component other than the default component assigned to each DIGITAL INPUT jack, select the corresponding setting for “OPTICAL IN” or “COAXIAL IN” in “INPUT ASSIGN” (see page 73).

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

■ Connecting a DVD player

AUDIO

DVD

VIDEO S VIDEO

S-Video out

DVD

Audio out

Video out

Optical audio out

DVD Player

DIGITAL INPUT

DVD DV D

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Coaxial audio out

Component video out

Y PB

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD

RPBY

■ Connecting a DVD recorder or a VCR

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO

CONNECTIONS

DVR

RPBY

IN OUT

DVR

VIDEO S VIDEO

R L R L

■ Connecting an STB

Audio out

Video out

OUT

DVR

S-video out S-video in

Audio in

Video in

Video out Audio out

Cable TV receiver or

satellite receiver

DVD recorder or

VCR

Component video out

Optical audio out

PREPARATION

PRPBY

Component video out

S-video out

V Y PB PR

AUDIO

DTV/CBL

VIDEO S VIDEO

DTV/CBL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL INPUT

DTV/CBL

COMPONENT VIDEO

DTV/CBL

RPBY

English

CONNECTIONS

Connecting a CD player, an MD player or a tape deck

Connect your CD player, MD player or tape deck via analog connection.

CAUTION

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

Note

To make a digital connection to a component other than the default component assigned to each DIGITAL INPUT jack, select the corresponding setting for “OPTICAL IN” or “COAXIAL IN” in “INPUT ASSIGN” (see page 73).

CD Player

Audio out

AUDIO

MD/

OUT

CD-R

(REC)

(PLAY)

LR LR

MD recorder or tape deck

Audio in

DIGITAL INPUT

DVD DV D

DTV/CBL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

CONNECTIONS

Connecting a multi-format player or an external decoder

This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a multi-format player, external decoder, sound processor or pre-amplifier. Connect the output jacks on your multiformat player or external decoder to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. Be sure to match the left and right output jacks to the left and right input jacks for the front and surround channels.

CAUTION

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

Notes

• When you select the component connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks as the input source (see page 36), this unit automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and you cannot select sound field programs.

• This unit does not redirect signals input at 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, signals are output only from the front left and right channels.

Connecting a game console, a video camera or a portable audio player

Use the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel to connect a game console, a video camera or a portable audio player to this unit.

CAUTION

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

Note

The audio signals input at the PORTABLE mini jack take priority over the ones input at the AUDIO L/R jacks.

VOLUME

STANDBY

SILENT CINEMA

/ON

PHONES

SPEAKERS

Video out

PRESET/TUNING

TONE CONTROL

EDIT

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

A/B/C/D/E

FM/AM

l PROGRAM h

BASS/TREBLE

VIDEO AUX

VIDEO PORTABLEL AUDIO R

PRESET/TUNING

MAN'L/AUTO FM

LEVEL

INPUT MODE

Audio out

TUNING MODE

MEMORY

AUTO/MAN'L

INPUT

MULTI CH

INPUT

VIDEO AUX

VIDEO PORTABLEL AUDIO R

Audio

out

PREPARATION

MULTI CH INPUT

FRONT

L R L R

Front out Surround

out

Multi-format player or

external decoder

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

Subwoofer

out

Center out

Game console or

video camera

Portable audio

player

English

CONNECTIONS

Connecting the FM and AM antennas

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

Notes

• Be sure to set the tuner frequency step (Asia and General models only) according to the frequency spacing in your area (see page 77).

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

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Indoor FM antenna (supplied)

TUNER

FM ANT

ANT

Ω

GND

UNBAL.

2 Press and hold the tab of the AM ANT

terminal.

3 Insert one of the AM loop antenna lead wires

into the AM ANT terminal.

4 Release the tab of the AM ANT terminal back

into place.

Ground

For maximum safety and minimum interference, connect the antenna GND terminal to a good earth

Outdoor AM antenna

Use a 5 to 10 m (16.4 to 32.8 ft) of vinyl-covered wire extended outdoors from a window.

ground. A good earth ground is a metal stake driven into moist earth.

■ Connecting the AM loop antenna

1 Set up the AM loop antenna.

5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to connect the

other lead wire to the GND terminal.

Once you have properly connected the AM loop antenna to this unit, orient the AM loop antenna for the best reception when you tune into AM stations (see page 43).

Connecting the power cable

Once all connections are complete, plug the power cable into the AC wall outlet.

(U.S.A. model)

CONNECTIONS

AC OUTLETS

CAUTION

VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only)

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

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

Voltages are as follows:

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

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

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

230240V

Voltage indication

PREPARATION

To the AC wall outlet

AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)

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

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

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

Use these outlet(s) to supply power to any connected components. Connect the power cable of your other components to these outlet(s). Power to these outlet(s) is supplied when this unit is turned on. However, power to these outlet(s) is cut off when this unit is in the standby mode or the power cable of this unit is disconnected from the AC wall outlet. For information on the maximum power or the total power consumption of the components that can be connected to these outlet(s), see “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 89.

Memory back-up

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

English

CONNECTIONS

Setting the speaker impedance

CAUTION

If you are to use 4 or 6 ohm speakers, set “SP IMP.” to “6ΩMIN” as follows BEFORE using this unit.

VOLUME

STANDBY

2,5

SILENT CINEMA

/ON

PHONES

SPEAKERS

PRESET/TUNING

EDIT

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

TONE CONTROL

2,4

FM/AM

PROGRAM

BASS/TREBLE

PRESET/TUNING

A/B/C/D/E

TUNING MODE

MEMORY

AUTO/MAN'L

MAN'L/AUTO FM

LEVEL

INPUT

INPUT MODE

MULTI CH

INPUT

VIDEO AUX

VIDEO PORTABLEL AUDIO R

1 Make sure this unit is in the standby mode.

See page 25 for details about turning on this unit or standby mode.

2 Press and hold STRAIGHT (EFFECT) on the

front panel and then press STANDBY/ON to turn on this unit.

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

3 Press PROGRAM l / h buttons on the front

panel to select “SP IMP.”.

The following display appears in the front panel display.

l PROGRAM h

SP IMP.-8 MIN

4 Press STRAIGHT (EFFECT) on the front

panel repeatedly to select “6ΩMIN”.

The following display appears in the front panel display.

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

While holding

down

STANDBY

/ON

SP IMP.-6 MIN

5 Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to

save the new setting and set this unit to the standby mode.

STANDBY

/ON

Note

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

Turning on this unit and setting it to the standby mode

When all connections are complete, turn on this unit.

STANDBY/ON

CONNECTIONS

VOLUME

STANDBY

SILENT CINEMA

/ON

PHONES

SPEAKERS

PRESET/TUNING

EDIT

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

TONE CONTROL

FM/AM

PROGRAM

BASS/TREBLE

PRESET/TUNING

A/B/C/D/E

TUNING MODE

MEMORY

AUTO/MAN'L

MAN'L/AUTO FM

LEVEL

INPUT

INPUT MODE

MULTI CH

INPUT

VIDEO AUX

VIDEO PORTABLEL AUDIO R

■ Turning on the power

Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel (or POWER on the remote control) to turn on this unit.

STANDBY

/ON

Front panel

POWER

Remote control

POWER POWER

STANDBY

POWER

AVTV

MD/CD-R

TUNER

DVR

DTV/CBL

POWER

V-AUXDVD

■ Setting this unit to the standby mode

Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel again (or STANDBY on the remote control) to set this unit to the standby mode.

STANDBY

/ON

Front panel Remote control

PREPARATION

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BASIC SETUP

The “BASIC SETUP” feature is a useful way to set up your system quickly and with minimal effort.

Notes

• Make sure you disconnect your headphones from this unit.

• If you wish to configure this unit manually using more precise adjustments, use the detailed parameters in “SOUND MENU” (see page 70).

• Altering any parameters in “BASIC SETUP” resets all parameters manually adjusted in “SOUND MENU” (see page 70).

• Initial settings are indicated in bold under each parameter.

• Press RETURN on the remote control to return to the previous menu level.

FREQ/TEXT EON

MODE PTY SEEK

TV VOL TV CH

TV MUTE TV INPUT

STEREO

SPEAKERS

LEVEL

BAND

A/B/C/D/E A/B/C/D/E

DAB MEMORY

1 Press AMP on the remote control.

SELECT

ENHANCER

ENTER

PRESET/CH

AMP

START

VOLUME

MUTE

NIGHT

MOVIEENTERTAINMUSIC

4321

DIRECT ST.EXTD SUR.STANDARD

81070965

STRAIGHT

ENT.

SET MENU

MENUTITLE

SRCH MODE

DISPLAYRETURN

2,12

3-11

3 Press ENTER to enter “BASIC SETUP”.

ENTER

A/B/C/D/E A/B/C/D/E

PRESET/CH

The “ROOM” appears in the front panel display.

4 Press j / i to select the desired setting.

AMP

2 Press SET MENU.

“BASIC SETUP” appears in the front panel display.

SET MENU

SRCH MODE

BASIC SETUP

ENTER

A/B/C/D/E A/B/C/D/E

PRESET/CH

ROOM: S >M L

Select the size of the room where you have installed your speakers. In general, the room sizes are defined as follows:

Choices: S, M, L [U.S.A. and Canada models]

S (small) 16 x 13ft, 200ft M (medium) 20 x 16ft, 300ft L (large) 26 x 19ft, 450ft

[Other models] S (small) 3.6 x 2.8m, 10m M (medium) 4.8 x 4.0m, 20m L (large) 6.3 x 5.0m, 30m

(4.8 x 4.0m, 20m2)

(6.3 x 5.0m, 30m2)

(7.9 x 5.8m, 45m2)

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