Yamaha RX-V459 User Manual

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RX-V459

AV Receiver Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo

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ИНСТРУКЦИЯ ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

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

2Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. Allow ventilation space of at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the left and right, and 20 cm on the back of this unit.

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

4Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in 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.

5Avoid 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.

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

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

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

18Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set this unit in the standby mode, and then disconnect the power cable from the AC wall outlet.

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

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

INTRODUCTION
PREPARATION
OPERATION	BASIC
PROGRAMS	FIELD SOUND
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)

Front: 90 W + 90 W Center: 90 W Surround: 90 W + 90 W Surround back: 90 W

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

Automatic preset tuning

Preset station shifting capability (preset editing)

Notes

Radio Data System

(U.K. and Europe models only)

Radio Data System tuning capability

Other features

192-kHz/24-bit D/A converter

6 additional input jacks for discrete multi-channel input

S-video signal input/output capability

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

•yindicates a tip for your operation.

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

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

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.

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GETTING STARTED

Supplied accessories

Check that you received all of the following parts.

Remote control

POWER	POWER	STANDBY	POWER
TV	AV
CD	MD/CD-R	TUNER
DVD	DTV/CBL	VCR	V-AUX
REC		CODE SET	MULTI CH IN
DISC SKIP			SLEEP
FREQ/TEXT		EON	AMP
MODE	PTY SEEK	START
TV VOL	TV CH	VOLUME
TV MUTE	TV INPUT
		MUTE
STEREO	MUSIC	ENTERTAIN	MOVIE
1	2	3	4
STANDARD	SELECT	EXTD SUR.	DIRECT ST.
5	6	7	8
SPEAKERS	ENHANCER	NIGHT	STRAIGHT
9	0	10	ENT.
LEVEL			SET MENU
TITLE			MENU
BAND			SRCH MODE
	ENTER
A/B/C/D/E		A/B/C/D/E
RETURN			DISPLAY
DAB MEMORY	PRESET/CH

Batteries (2)	AM loop antenna	75-ohm/300-ohm
(AA, R6, UM-3)		antenna adapter
		(U.K. model only)

Indoor FM antenna	Indoor FM antenna
(U.S.A., Canada, China, Asia and General	(U.K., Europe, Australia and Korea models)
models)

INTRODUCTION

Installing batteries in the remote control

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1

3

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

2Insert the two supplied batteries (AA, R6, UM-3) according to the polarity markings (+ and –) on the inside of the battery compartment.

3Slide the cover back until it snaps into place.

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.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel

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0

									VOLUME
STANDBY
/ON
			PRESET/TUNING	FM/AM	A/B/C/D/E	l PRESET/TUNING h	MEMORY	TUNING MODE
			EDIT		NEXT	LEVEL	MAN'L/AUTO FM	AUTO/MAN'L
							INPUT
PHONES	SPEAKERS		STRAIGHT	l	PROGRAM h				VIDEO AUX
	A	B				INPUT MODE		MULTI CH
			EFFECT					INPUT
			TONE CONTROL	BASS/TREBLE
SILENT CINEMA								VIDEO	L AUDIO R	PORTABLE

A

B

C D E F G H I

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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).

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).

6PRESET/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).

7MEMORY (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).

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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.

y

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).

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.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

I MULTI CH INPUT

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

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).

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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.

INTRODUCTION

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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.

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						9
		POWER	POWER	STANDBY	POWER	0
		TV	AV
		CD	MD/CD-R	TUNER
	2	DVD	DTV/CBL	DVR	V-AUX
		REC		CODE SET	MULTI CH IN	A
		DISC SKIP			SLEEP	B
						C
		FREQ/TEXT		EON	AMP	D
		MODE	PTY SEEK	START		J
		TV VOL	TV CH	VOLUME		E
		TV MUTE	TV INPUT			F
				MUTE
		STEREO	MUSIC	ENTERTAIN	MOVIE
	3	1	2	3	4
		STANDARD	SELECT	EXTD SUR.	DIRECT ST.
	4	5	6	7	8	G
		SPEAKERS	ENHANCER	NIGHT	STRAIGHT
	5	9	0	10	ENT.	H
		LEVEL			SET MENU
	6
		TITLE			MENU	I
		BAND			SRCH MODE
	7		ENTER
		A/B/C/D/E		A/B/C/D/E
	8	RETURN			DISPLAY
		DAB MEMORY	PRESET/CH

■ 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).

2Input selector buttons

Select the input source.

3Sound 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).

4SPEAKERS

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).

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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

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).

H NIGHT

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

I SET MENU

Enters “SET MENU” (see page 68).

■ 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/ dto select a preset station group (A to E) and A/B/C/D/E j/ ito select a preset station number (1 to 8) (see page 47).

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

JRadio 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.

Approximately 6 m (20 ft)

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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

INTRODUCTION

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel display

1 2 3 4				5 6	7 8		9 0 A		B
t 2496		VIRTUAL	SP SILENT CINEMA				AUTO TUNED STEREO MEMORY		VOLUME
MATRIX DISCRETE					HiFi DSP
ENHANCER		STANDARD	A B	NIGHT		PTY HOLD PS PTY RT CT EON SLEEP		MUTE	dB
q EX qDIGITAL								ft	96/24 LFE
q PL x q PL									L C R
	q PL							mS
PCM									SL SB SR
								dB
C		D E F G			H I		J K L M N

O(U.K. and Europe models only)

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.

Presence DSP sound field

Listening position

Surround left

DSP sound field Surround right DSP sound field

Surround back DSP sound field

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).

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 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).

BVOLUME level indicator

Indicates the current volume level.

CPCM 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.

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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).

N LFE indicator

Lights up when the input signal contains the LFE signal.

ORadio 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.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Rear panel

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2

3

4

5

6

AUDIO

AUDIO

MULTI CH INPUT

CENTER

OUTPUT

DIGITAL INPUT

DVD

DTV/CBL

DVD

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD

DVR

Y

PB

PR

Y

PB

PR

CD

IN

MD/

OUT

FRONT

SURROUND

SUB

SUB

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

(PLAY) CD-R (REC)

WOOFER

WOOFER

DVD

DTV/CBL

IN

DVR OUT

MONITOR

DVD

DTV/CBL

IN

DVR OUT

MONITOR

DTV/CBL

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

TUNER

SPEAKERS

AC OUTLETS

AM

FM ANT

FRONT

SURROUND

ANT

GND

75Ω

UNBAL.

A

B

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

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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.

4SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack

See page 13 for connection information.

5DIGITAL INPUT jacks

See pages 18 and 19 for connection information.

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.

■VOLTAGE SELECTOR

(Asia and General models only)

See page 23 for details.

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CONNECTIONS

Placing speakers

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).

FL

C

FR

30˚

SL		SR
		60˚
SL	80˚	SR
		SB

FR
FL	SW
	SR
C
SL	SB
	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

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting speakers

Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, 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 (A)
	Right		Left
				Surround speakers		Subwoofer
				Right	Left

1					2										4								5	7

OUTPUT

SUB

WOOFER

SPEAKERS

FRONT

SURROUND

A

B

CLASS 2 WIRING

CENTER

SURROUND BACK

3		6
Front
speakers (B)	Center
	speaker	Surround back
		speaker

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CONNECTIONS

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.
CENTER terminals	1
Connect a center speaker (3) to these terminals.
		7
SURROUND terminals			4
	2
Connect surround speakers (4, 5) to these terminals.	3
SURROUND BACK terminals	5		6
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

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CONNECTIONS

■ Connecting the speaker cable

1Remove approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) of insulation from the end of each speaker cable and then twist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits.

10 mm (0.4 in)

■ 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

2 Loosen the knob.

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

3Insert 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 (+)

Black: negative (–)

1 Tighten the knob.

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

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CONNECTIONS

Information on jacks and cable plugs

Audio jacks and cables

Video jacks and cables

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

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

■ 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 (PB, PR) video signals transmitted on separate wires of component video cables.

PREPARATION

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CONNECTIONS

Audio and video signal flow

■ Audio signal flow for AUDIO OUT (REC)

	Input	Output
		AUDIO OUT (REC)
L	R	L	R

Analog audio

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

COMPONENT VIDEO

S VIDEO

	Input				Output
				(MONITOR OUT)
Y	PB	PR		Y	PB	PR

Analog video

VIDEO

Through

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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.

	COMPONENT VIDEO
	Y	PB	PR
MONITOR	MONITOR	MONITOR OUT
OUT	OUT
VIDEO	S VIDEO

	S
	S-video in
V	Y PB PR
Video in	Component video in
	TV

PREPARATION

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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		DIGITAL INPUT
	DVD	DVD
				COMPONENT VIDEO
			DVD
		Y	PB	PR
	OPTICAL	COAXIAL
DVD	DVD
VIDEO	S VIDEO

V R L S O Y PB PR

C

			Optical audio out
S-Video out
Audio out					Coaxial audio out
Video out					Component video out
			DVD Player

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CONNECTIONS

■ Connecting a DVD recorder or a VCR

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVR

Y PB PR

IN DVR OUT	IN DVR OUT
VIDEO	S VIDEO

PREPARATION

R L	V	V	R L	S	S	Y PB	PR
			S-video out			S-video in
			Audio in
			Video in
			Video out			Component video out
			Audio out	DVD recorder or

VCR

■ Connecting an STB

Cable TV receiver or satellite receiver

		Audio out	Component video out
		Video out
			Optical audio out
			S-video out
R L	V	S	O	Y PB PR
AUDIO			DIGITAL INPUT
			DTV/CBL
				COMPONENT VIDEO
				Y PB PR
			OPTICAL
DTV/CBL		DTV/CBL		DTV/CBL
VIDEO			S VIDEO

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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
R	L
		AUDIO
	CD	IN MD/	OUT
		(PLAY) CD-R (REC)
	R	L	R	L

Audio out

Audio in

DIGITAL INPUT

DVD DTV/CBL DVD

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

MD recorder or tape deck

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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.

MULTI CH INPUT CENTER

SUB

FRONT SURROUND WOOFER

CONNECTIONS

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
/ON
			PRESET/TUNING	FM/AM	A/B/C/D/E	l PRESET/TUNING h	MEMORY	TUNING MODE
							INPUT
PHONES	SPEAKERS		STRAIGHT	l	PROGRAM h				VIDEO AUX
	A	B				INPUT MODE		MULTI CH
			EFFECT					INPUT
			TONE CONTROL	BASS/TREBLE
SILENT CINEMA								VIDEO	L AUDIO R	PORTABLE

		VIDEO AUX
		M
	VIDEO	L AUDIO R PORTABLE
V	L	R
		Audio
		out
Video out		Audio out

Game console or	Portable audio
video camera	player

PREPARATION

L R	L	R
Front out	Surround	Subwoofer	Center
	out	out	out

Multi-format player or external decoder

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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

	AM	FM ANT
		75Ω
	ANT GND
		UNBAL.

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

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

■ Connecting the AM loop antenna

1 Set up the AM loop antenna.

2Press and hold the tab of the AM ANT terminal.

3Insert one of the AM loop antenna lead wires into the AM ANT terminal.

4Release the tab of the AM ANT terminal back into place.

5Repeat steps 2 through 4 to connect the other lead wire to the GND terminal.

y

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).

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting the power cable

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

(U.S.A. model)

AC OUTLETS

To the AC wall outlet

PREPARATION

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
230-	Voltage indication
240V

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.

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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
/ON
			PRESET/TUNING	FM/AM	A/B/C/D/E	l PRESET/TUNING h	MEMORY	TUNING MODE
							INPUT
PHONES	SPEAKERS		STRAIGHT	l	PROGRAM h				VIDEO AUX
	A	B				INPUT MODE		MULTI CH
			EFFECT					INPUT
			TONE CONTROL	BASS/TREBLE
SILENT CINEMA								VIDEO	L AUDIO R	PORTABLE

2,5 2,4 3

1Make sure this unit is in the standby mode.

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

2Press 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.

While holding

down

STRAIGHT

STANDBY /ON

EFFECT

3Press 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

4Press STRAIGHT (EFFECT) on the front panel repeatedly to select “6ΩMIN”.

The following display appears in the front panel display.

STRAIGHT

EFFECT

SP IMP.-6 MIN

5Press 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.

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Turning on this unit and setting it to the standby mode

When all connections are complete, turn on this unit.

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

VOLUME

POWER

POWER

STANDBY

POWER

POWER

TV

AV

STANDBY

/ON

CD

MD/CD-R

TUNER

PRESET/TUNING

FM/AM

A/B/C/D/E

l PRESET/TUNING h

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

DVD

DTV/CBL

DVR

V-AUX

INPUT

PHONES

SPEAKERS

STRAIGHT

l

PROGRAM h

VIDEO AUX

A

B

INPUT MODE

MULTI CH

EFFECT

INPUT

TONE CONTROL

BASS/TREBLE

SILENT CINEMA

VIDEO L AUDIO R PORTABLE

■ Turning on the power				■ Setting this unit to the standby mode
Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel (or				Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel again (or
POWER on the remote control) to turn on this				STANDBY on the remote control) to set this unit
unit.				to the standby mode.

	POWER		STANDBY
STANDBY	or	STANDBY	or
/ON		/ON
Front panel	Remote control	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	AMP
MODE	PTY SEEK	START
TV VOL	TV CH	VOLUME
TV MUTE	TV INPUT
		MUTE
STEREO	MUSIC	ENTERTAIN	MOVIE
1	2	3	4
STANDARD	SELECT	EXTD SUR.	DIRECT ST.
5	6	7	8
SPEAKERS	ENHANCER	NIGHT	STRAIGHT
9	0	10	ENT.
LEVEL			SET MENU
TITLE			MENU
BAND			SRCH MODE

	ENTER
A/B/C/D/E	A/B/C/D/E
RETURN	DISPLAY
DAB MEMORY	PRESET/CH

1	3 Press ENTER to enter “BASIC SETUP”.

2,12		ENTER
	A/B/C/D/E	A/B/C/D/E
3-11		PRESET/CH

The “ROOM” appears in the front panel display.

1 Press AMP on the remote control.

AMP

4 Press j / i to select the desired setting.

ENTER

A/B/C/D/E

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET/CH

2Press SET MENU.

“BASIC SETUP” appears in the front panel display.

ROOM: S >M L

SET MENU

MENU .BASIC SETUP

SRCH MODE

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, 200ft2 (4.8 x 4.0m, 20m2)
M (medium)	20 x 16ft, 300ft2 (6.3 x 5.0m, 30m2)
L (large)	26 x 19ft, 450ft2 (7.9 x 5.8m, 45m2)
[Other models]
S (small)	3.6 x 2.8m, 10m2
M (medium)	4.8 x 4.0m, 20m2
L (large)	6.3 x 5.0m, 30m2

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