Yamaha RXV-620 Owners manual

RX-V620

Natural Sound AV Receiver
Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo

U C A

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

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

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

WARNING

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

1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions

should be read before the unit is operated.

2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

3 Heed W arnings – All warnings on the unit and in the operating

instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions – All operating and other instructions

should be followed.

5 Water and Moisture – The unit should not be used near

water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, etc.

6 Carts and Stands – The unit should be used only with a cart

or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A A unit and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
unit and cart combination to overturn.

7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit

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

8 Ventilation – The unit should be situated so that its location

or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For
example, the unit should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug,
or similar surface, that may block the ventilation openings; or
placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet
that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation
openings.

9 Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat sources

such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce
heat.

10 Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a power

supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or
as marked on the unit.

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

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

12 Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

13 Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the unit should be

unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.

14 Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that

objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the
inside of the unit.

15 Damage Requiring Service – The unit should be serviced by

qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged;

or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

unit; or

C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.

16 Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the unit

beyond those means described in the operating instructions.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service
personnel.

17 Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away

from power lines.

18 Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken so

that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

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19 For US customers only:

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

Note to CATV system installer:

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

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

MAST

GROUND
CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC

– NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810–20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810–21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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

BASIC OPERA-

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS
UNIT!

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

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

3. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to
comply with the requirements listed in FCC
Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices.
Compliance with these requirements provides a
reasonable level of assurance that your use of this
product in a residential environment will not result in
harmful interference with other electronic devices.

This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and,
if not installed and used according to the instructions
found in the users manual, may cause interference
harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.

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

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

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

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

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

90620.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products

distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.

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OPERATION

ADVANCED

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

APPENDIX

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment
by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through
loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion – and, most
importantly, without af fecting your sensitive hearing.

Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often
undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group recommend you to avoid
prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.

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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 unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean

place with at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the
right and left, and 10 cm at the back of this unit for
ventilation space — away from direct sunlight, heat
sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.

3 Locate this unit away from other electrical

appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid
humming sounds. To prevent fire or electrical
shock, do not place this unit where it may get
exposed to rain, water, and/or any type of liquid.

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 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

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 cord 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, disconnect the

power cord from the wall outlet during an electrical

storm.
14 Take care of this unit so that no foreign objects and/

or liquid drops inside this unit.

15 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.

16 When not planning to use this unit for long periods

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

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 disconnect the
AC power plug from the wall outlet.

19 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (China and General models

only)
The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this
unit must be set for your local main voltage
BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply.
Voltages are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

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

FREQUENCY STEP switch
(China and General models only)

Because the interstation frequency spacing differs in
different areas, set the FREQUENCY STEP switch
(locating at the rear) according to the frequency
spacing in your area.
North, Central and South America: 100 kHz/10 kHz
Other area: 50 kHz/9 kHz
Before setting this switch, disconnect the AC power
plug of this unit from the AC outlet.

IMPORTANT

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

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

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

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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

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

Checking the Package Contents ............................... 3

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ............... 3

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

Front Panel ............................................................... 4

Remote Control ........................................................ 6

Description of the Numeric Buttons ........................ 7

Using the Remote Control........................................ 8

Front Panel Display .................................................. 9

Rear Panel .............................................................. 10

PREPARATION

SPEAKER SETUP .............................................. 11

Speakers to Be Used............................................... 11

Speaker Placement ................................................. 11

CONNECTIONS ................................................. 12

Before Connecting Components ............................ 12

Connecting Audio Components ............................. 12

Connecting an External Decoder ........................... 13

Connecting Video Components..............................14

Connecting the Speakers ........................................ 16

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch ....................... 18

Connecting the Power Supply Cords ..................... 18

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) ......................... 19

OSD Modes ............................................................ 19

Selecting the OSD Mode........................................ 19

SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS ......................... 20

Summary of SPEAKER SET Items

1A through 1E .................................................... 20

ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT

LEVELS ........................................................... 21

Before Y ou Begin ................................................... 21

Using the Test Tone (TEST DOLBY SUR.) .......... 21

BASIC OPERATION

BASIC PLAYBACK ........................................... 23

Input Modes and Indications .................................. 25

Selecting a Sound Field Program ........................... 27

Normal Stereo Reproduction..................................28

TUNING............................................................... 29

Connecting the Antennas........................................ 29

Automatic (or Manual) Tuning .............................. 30

Presetting Stations .................................................. 31

Tuning in to a Preset Station .................................. 32

Exchanging Preset Stations .................................... 33

BASIC RECORDING......................................... 34

ADVANCED OPERATION

SET MENU .......................................................... 35

Adjusting the Items on the SET MENU................. 35

1 SPEAKER SET (speaker mode settings)........... 36

2 L/R BALANCE (balance of the left and right

main speakers) ................................................... 38

3 HP TONE CTRL (headphone tone control) ....... 39

4 I/O ASSIGNMENT............................................ 39

5 INPUT MODE (initial input mode) ................... 39

6 DOLBY D. SET (Dolby Digital set) .................. 40

7 DTS SET (DTS LFE level) ................................ 40

8 SP DELAY TIME............................................... 41

9 DISPLAY SET ................................................... 41

10MEMORY GUARD........................................... 41

ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE EFFECT

SPEAKERS...................................................... 42

SLEEP TIMER.................................................... 43

Setting the Sleep Timer .......................................... 43

Canceling the Sleep Timer ..................................... 43

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES .................. 44

Selector Dial ........................................................... 44

Commonly Used Buttons in Any Position of the

Selector Dial....................................................... 45

Controlling the Components Connected

to This Unit ........................................................ 45

Button Names and Functions in Each Position ...... 46

Setting the Manufacturer Code .............................. 49

Returning to the Factory Setting ............................ 50

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM ............................. 51

Hi-Fi DSP Programs............................................... 51

CINEMA DSP Programs........................................ 51

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER

EDITING ......................................................... 54

What is a sound field? ............................................ 54

Sound Field Program Parameters ........................... 54

Changing Parameter Settings ................................. 55

Resetting a Parameter to the Factory-set Value ...... 55

Sound Field Parameter Descriptions ...................... 56

APPENDIX

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................... 59

SPECIFICATIONS............................................. 64

GLOSSARY......................................................... 65

INDEX .................................................................. 67

OPERATION

BASIC

OPERATION

ADVANCED

INFORMATION

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EnglishINTRODUCTION PREPARATION

1

FEATURES

Built-in 5-Channel Power Amplifier

◆ Minimum RMS Output Power

(0.06% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz)
[U.S.A. and Canada models]
Main: 100 W + 100 W (8 Ω)
Center: 100 W (8 Ω)
Rear: 100 W + 100 W (8 Ω)
[Australia, Singapore, China and General
models]
Main: 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω)
Center: 90 W (8 Ω)
Rear: 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω)

◆ Maximum Power (EIAJ)

(10% THD, 1 kHz)
[China and General models]
Main: 115 W + 115 W (8 Ω)
Center: 115 W (8 Ω)
Rear: 115 W + 115 W (8 Ω)

Multi-Mode Digital Sound Field
Processing

◆ DTS Decoder

◆ Dolby Pro Logic Decoder

◆ Dolby Digital Decoder

◆ Hi-Fi DSP

◆ CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP

Technology and Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital
or DTS

◆ Virtual CINEMA DSP

◆ SILENT CINEMA

Sophisticated AM/FM Tuner

◆ 40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning

◆ Automatic Preset Tuning

◆ Preset Station Shifting Capability (Preset

Editing)

Other Features

◆ 96-kHz/24-bit D/A Converter

◆ “SET MENU” which Provides You with

10 Items for Optimizing This Unit for Your
Audio/Video System

◆ Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Balance

Adjustment

◆ 6-Channel External Decoder Input for Other

Future Formats

◆ BASS EXTENSION Button for Reinforcing

Bass Response

◆ On Screen Display Function Helpful in

Controlling This Unit

◆ S Video Signal Input/Output Capability

◆ Component Video Input/Output Capability

◆ Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Signal Jacks

◆ Sleep Timer

◆ Remote Control with Preset Manufacturer Codes

• y indicates a tip for your operation.

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

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby
Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and
pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

2

GETTING STARTED

Checking the Package Contents

Check your package to make sure it has the following items.

Remote control

A/B/C/D/E

Batteries (4)
(AAA, R03, UM-4)

Indoor FM antenna
(U.S.A., Canada, China and
General models)

AM loop antenna

Quick Reference Card

Quick Reference Card

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BASIC

(Australia and
Singapore models)

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

Insert the batteries in the correct direction by aligning the
+ and – marks on the batteries with the polarity markings
(+ and –) inside the battery compartment.

2

1

3

Connection guide

■ Changing batteries

As the batteries lose power, the operating range of the
remote control decreases and the indicator does not flash
or its light becomes dim. When you notice any of these
conditions, change all of the batteries.

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 manufacturer code that may have
been cleared.

Note

• 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.

OPERATION

ADVANCED

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

APPENDIX

■ Notes on batteries

• Change the batteries periodically.

• Do not use old batteries together with new ones.

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

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Front Panel

4

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

1 2

DIGITAL

+

SURROUND

AB

OFFONOFFON

q

0

STANDBY

/ON

BASS TREBLE SPEAKERS

BASS

EXTENSION

–

7 8

+

–

9

w

3

DSP

PROGRAM

PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL

SILENT VIDEO AUX

r

e

1 STANDBY/ON

Turns on or sets this unit in the standby mode. When you
turn on this unit, you will hear a click and there will be a
4 to 5-second delay before this unit can reproduce sound.

Standby mode

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

2 Remote control sensor

Receives signals from the remote control.

3 Front panel display

Shows information about the operational status of this
unit.

4 INPUT MODE

Selects the mode of input for sources that send two or
more types of signals to this unit (see page 25 for details).
You cannot control the input mode when you select 6CH
INPUT as the input source.

DIGITAL

t

PRESET
/TUNING

5

VOLUME

FM/AM

EDIT

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

yu

MODE

o

i

TUNING

MEMORYEFFECT

INPUT

p

6

6CH INPUTINPUT MODE

5 VOLUME

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

6 6CH INPUT

Selects the source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks.
The source selected by pressing 6CH INPUT takes
priority over the source selected with INPUT l / h (or
the input selector buttons on the remote control).

7 BASS EXTENSION ON/OFF

When pushed in (ON), this feature boosts the bass
frequency of the left and right main speakers by +6 dB
(60 Hz) while maintaining overall tonal balance. This
boost is useful if you do not use a subwoofer.
However, this boost may not be noticeable if “1B MAIN
SP” on the SET MENU is set to SMALL and “1D LFE/
BASS OUT” is set to SWFR.

4

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

8 BASS

Adjusts the low-frequency response for the left and right
main speakers.
Turn the control to the right to increase or to the left to
decrease the low-frequency response.

9 TREBLE

Adjusts the high-frequency response for the left and right
main speakers.
Turn the control to the right to increase or to the left to
decrease the high-frequency response.

Note

• If you increase or decrease the high-frequency or the low-

frequency sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality from the
center and rear speakers may not match that of the left and
right main speakers.

0 SPEAKERS A/B

When pushed in (ON), these buttons turn on the set of
main speakers connected to the A and/or B terminals on
the rear panel.

q EFFECT

Switches the effect speakers (center and rear) on and off.
If you turn off the output of these speakers by using
EFFECT, all Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals except
for the LFE channel are directed to the main left and right
channels.
When Dolby Digital or DTS signals are mixed, the left
and right main channel signal levels may not match.

w DSP PROGRAM

Switches the function of the multi jog knob for selecting
DSP program.

e PHONES jack

Outputs audio signals for private listening with
headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals
are output to the speakers.

r Multi jog knob

Selects the tuning frequency in the tuning mode.
Selects the preset station after pressing PRESET/
TUNING (EDIT) to display “ z ” in the tuning mode.
Selects the DSP program after pressing DSP PROGRAM.

t VIDEO AUX jacks

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

y PRESET/TUNING (EDIT)

Switches the function of the multi jog knob between
selecting a preset station number and tuning.
This button is also used to exchange the assignment of
two preset stations with each other.

u FM/AM

Switches the reception band between FM and AM.

i MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM)

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

o TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO)

Switches the tuning mode between automatic and manual.
To select the automatic tuning mode, press this button so
that the “AUTO” indicator lights up on the front panel
display again. To select the manual tuning mode, press
this button so that the “AUTO” indicator does not light
up.

p INPUT l / h

Selects the input source (CD, TUNER, MD/CD-R, DVD,
D-TV/CBL, VCR 1, PHONO, V-AUX, VCR 2/DVR) you
want to listen to or watch.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Remote Control

This section describes the basic operation of this unit with
the remote control. First, set the selector dial to the AMP/
TUN position. See “REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES”
for full details.

1
2

Select the
AMP/TUN
position.

0
q

w

3

4

EFFECT

5
6

A/B/C/D/E

e

r

7

8

TV POWER

t

y

u

TV VOLUME

9

i

TV INPUT

o

3 Numeric buttons (Input selector buttons)

These buttons select the input source.
See “Description of the Numeric Buttons” for the
numeric buttons.

4 6CH INPUT

Selects the source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks.

5 TEST

Outputs the test tone.

6 ON SCREEN

Selects the on-screen display (OSD) mode for your video
monitor.

7 j / i (–/+)

Adjust DSP program parameters and SET MENU items.
–/+ is displayed on the on-screen display.

8 LEVEL

Selects the effect speaker channel (center, rear and
subwoofer) so you can adjust their output level
independently.

9 SLEEP

Sets the sleep timer.

0 INPUT

Switches the function of the numeric buttons to the input
selector.

q Indicator

Flashes while the remote control is sending signals.

w Selector dial

Turn this dial to select the position for the component to
be controlled. (The proper code must be set up for your
component. See “Setting the Manufacture Codes”.) When
a position is selected, the remote control is set to that
component operation mode.

e A/B/C/D/E, PRESET –/+

These buttons are used to select a preset station.
A/B/C/D/E: To select one of 5 preset station groups (A

to E)

PRESET –/+: To select a preset station number (1 to 8)

1 DSP

Switches the function of the numeric buttons to the DSP
program selector.

2 Indicator window

Shows the name of components which can be controlled.

6

r u/d

Select DSP program parameters and SET MENU items.

t SET MENU

Enters the SET MENU.

y POWER

Turns on the power of this unit.

u STANDBY

Sets this unit in the standby mode.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

i VOLUME +/–

Increases or decreases the volume level.

o MUTE

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

EFFECT

Switches the effect speakers (center and rear) on and off
in the following cases:

• When the selector dial is set to the DSP/TUN position.

• While the indicator is lit for about 3 seconds after
pressing DSP.

Description of the Numeric Buttons

The numeric buttons function in various ways depending
on the position of the selector dial or the combination of
other instructions.

■ When selecting an input source

■ When selecting a DSP program

and turning on or off the effect
speakers (center and rear)

A

DSP program

group buttons

B

EFFECT

A

1 Press DSP regardless of the position of the

selector dial.

The indicator lights up for about 3 seconds.

2 You can select a DSP program with the

numeric buttons and turn on or off the effect
speakers (center and rear) by pressing
EFFECT while the indicator is lit.

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Input selector
buttons

6CH INPUT

1 Press INPUT regardless of the position of

the selector dial.

The indicator lights up for about 3 seconds.

2 You can select an input source with the

numeric buttons and 6CH INPUT while the
indicator is lit.

B

1 Set the selector dial to the DSP/TUN

position.

2 You can select a DSP program directly with

the numeric buttons and turn on or off the
effect speakers (center and rear) by pressing
EFFECT.

OPERATION

ADVANCED

INFORMATION

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

■ When selecting a preset station

number

1 Set code number “0023” in the AMP/TUN (or

DSP/TUN) position.

See “Setting the Manufacturer Code” for setting the
code.

2 Set the selector dial to the AMP/TUN (or

DSP/TUN) position.

3 You can select a preset station number

directly with the numeric buttons (1 to 8).

See “Tuning in to a Preset Station”.

Using the Remote Control

DIGITAL

SURROUND

–+–

+

30° 30°

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

■ Handling the remote control

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

• Do not drop the remote control.

• Do not leave or store the remote control in the
following types of conditions:

–high humidity or temperature such as near a heater,

stove or bath;
–dusty places; or
–in places subject to extremely low temperatures.

DIGITAL

Approximately 6 m (20 feet)

8

Front Panel Display

1 2

4

7

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

3

D-TV/CBL

PCM

9

VIRTUAL

DIGITAL

PRO LOGIC

DSP

ASPB

0 q

V-AUX

VCR2/DVR

DOLBY DIGITAL
PRO LOGIC DTS

VCR 1

MOVIE THEATER 1 2
ENTERTAINMENT

w

1 t indicator

Lights up when the built-in DTS decoder is on.

2 VIRTUAL indicator

Lights up when using Virtual CINEMA DSP.

3 g and o indicators

Light up according to the type of Dolby signals this unit
is reproducing. “ g ” lights up when the built­in Dolby Digital decoder is on. “ o ” lights up
when the built-in Dolby Pro Logic decoder is on.

4 Input source indicator

Shows the current input source with a cursor.

5 TUNED indicator

Lights up when this unit tunes in to a station.

6 STEREO indicator

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

7 AUTO indicator

Shows that this unit is in the automatic tuning mode.

8 MEMORY indicator

Flashes to show a station can be stored.

8

SLEEP

e

DVD

MD/CD-R

5 6

TUNED

STEREO AUTO

CDTUNER PHONO

VOLUME
dB
ms

MEMORY

r t

9 x indicator

Lights up when you select a DSP program.

0 v indicator

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

q Headphones indicator

Lights up when headphones are connected.

w DSP program indicators

The name of the selected DSP program lights up when the
ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIE THEATER 1, MOVIE
THEATER 2 or q/DTS SURROUND DSP program is
selected.

e Multi-inf ormation display

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

r VOLUME level indicator

Indicates the volume level.

t SLEEP indicator

Lights up while the sleep timer is on.

OPERAIONT

BASIC

OPERATION

ADVANCED

INFORMATION

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Rear Panel

1

COAXIAL
OPTICAL

D-TV/CBL

OPTICAL

2

DIGITAL

INPUT

CD

DVD

MD/CD-R

MD/CD-R

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

4 5

3

GND

6CH INPUT

MAIN

SURROUND

RLR

L

R

CD

PHONO

AM ANT GND

CENTER

L

SUB WOOFER

IN(PLAY)

MD/CD-R

OUT(REC)

FM ANT

75

UNBAL.

DVD

D-TV/CBL

DVD

D-TV/CBL

AUDIO SIGNAL

TUNER

YPB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO

VCR 1

IN

OUT IN

VIDEO SIGNAL

IN

OUT IN

VCR 1

VCR 2/DVR

6 7

VCR 2

OUT

/DVR

OUT

0

1 DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks
2 DIGITAL INPUT jacks
3 GND terminal

See page 12 for connection information.

4 6CH INPUT jacks

See page 13 for connection information.

5 Antenna input terminals

See page 29 for connection information.

6 Video component jacks

See pages 14 and 15 for connection information.

DVD

D-TV/CBL

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR OUT

SUB

WOOFER

OUTPUT

R L

A

MAIN

B

VIDEO

CENTER

S VIDEO

R

REAR
(SURROUND)

SPEAKERS

+ –

+ –

+ ––+

– +

MAIN A OR B: 4
CENTER

L

REAR

q w

9 AC OUTLET(S)

Use these outlets to supply power to your other audio/
video components (see page 18).

0 Audio component jacks

See pages 12 and 13 for connection information.

q SUBWOOFER jack

See page 17 for connection information.

w IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch

Use this switch to match the amplifier output to your
speaker impedance. Set this unit in the standby mode
before you change the setting of this switch (see page 18).

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

MIN. /SPEAKER

A + B: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 6

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 6

MIN. /SPEAKER

8 9

SWITCHED
100W MAX.

TOTAL

MAIN A OR B: 8

A + B:16
CENTER
REAR

(U.S.A. model)

AC OUTLETS

MIN. /SPEAKER
MIN. /SPEAKER

: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

7 Speaker terminals

See pages 16 and 17 for connection information.

8 AC power cord

Connect to a power outlet.

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China and General models only
FREQUENCY STEP switch

See page 29.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

See page 18.

PREPARATION

Speakers to Be Used

SPEAKER SETUP

INTRODUCTION

Speaker Placement

This unit has been designed to provide the best sound­field quality with a 5-speaker system, using left and right
main speakers, left and right rear speakers, and a center
speaker. If you use different brands of speakers (with
different tonal qualities) in your system, the tone of a
moving human voice and other types of sound may not
shift smoothly. We recommend that you use speakers
from the same manufacturer to ensure even tonal quality.

The main speakers are used for the main source sound
plus the effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers
from your present stereo system. The rear speakers are
used for the effect and surround sounds, and the center
speaker is for the center 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.

The main speakers should be high-performance models
and have enough power-handling capacity to accept the
maximum output of your audio system. The other
speakers do not have to be equal to the main speakers.
For precise sound localization, however, it is ideal to use
high-performance models that can reproduce sounds over
the full range for the center speaker and the rear speakers.

■ Use of a subwoofer expands your

sound field

It is also possible to further expand your system with the
addition of a subwoofer. The use of a subwoofer is
effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from
any or all channels, but also for reproducing the LFE
(low-frequency effect) channel with high fidelity when
the Dolby Digital signal or the DTS signal is played back.
The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer
System is ideal for natural and lively bass reproduction.

Refer to the following diagram when you place the
speakers.

Main
speaker (L)

Center speaker

Main speaker (R)

Rear speaker (R)

Subwoofer

1.8 m

Rear speaker (L)

■ Main speakers

Place the left and right main speakers an equal distance
from the ideal listening position. The distance of each
speaker from each side of the video monitor should be the
same.

■ Rear speakers

Place these speakers behind your listening position,
facing slightly inwards, nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet)
above the floor.

■ Center speaker

Align the front face of the center speaker with the front
face of your video monitor. Place the speaker as close to
the monitor as possible, such as directly over or under the
monitor and centrally between the main speakers.

Note

• If the center speaker is not used, the center channel sound will
be heard from the left and right main speakers. In this case,
“1A CENTER SP” on the SET MENU is set to NONE.

PREPARATION

BASIC OPERA-

TION

OPERATION

ADVANCED

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

■ Subwoofer

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 main speakers. Turn it
slightly toward the center of the room to reduce the wall
reflections.

CAUTION

Please use magnetically shielded speakers. Sometimes
a video monitor may be adversely affected even when
magnetically shielded speakers are used. Separate the
speakers from the monitor if this happens.

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CONNECTIONS

Before Connecting Components

CAUTION

Never connect this unit and other components to mains power until all connections between components have been
completed.

• Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Some
components require different connection methods and have different jack names. Refer to the operation instructions
for each component to be connected to this unit.

• When you connect other YAMAHA audio components (such as a tape deck, MD recorder and CD player or
changer), connect them to the jack with the same number labels as !, #, $ etc.

• After you have completed all connections, check them again to make sure they are correct.

Connecting Audio Components

■ Connecting to digital jacks

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

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• You can designate the input for each digital jack according to

your component by using “4 I/O ASSIGNMENT” on the SET
MENU.

About the dust protection cap

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.

Note

• The OPTICAL jacks on this unit conform to the EIA standard.

If you use a fiber optic cable that does not conform to this
standard, this unit may not function properly.

■ Connecting a turntable

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

y

• The GND terminal does not electrically ground the turntable. It

simply reduces noise in the signal. In some cases, you may
hear less noise if you do not connect to the GND terminal.

■ Connecting a CD player

y

• The COAXIAL jack is available for a CD player which has a
coaxial digital output jack.

• When you connect a CD player to both the analog and digital
jacks, priority is given to the input signals from the digital jack.

■ Connecting an MD recorder, CD

recorder or tape deck

y

• When you connect your recording component to both the
analog and digital input and output jacks, the priority is given
to the digital signal.

Notes

• When you connect a recording component to this unit, keep its
power on while using this unit. If the power is off, this unit
may distort the sound from other components.

• Since digital output and analog output (REC OUT) are
independent of each other, the analog signal is output only to
the analog jack, while the digital signal is output only to the
digital jack.

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CONNECTIONS

OUTPUT

R

L

(U.S.A. model)

CD player

C

DIGITAL

INPUT
CD

COAXIAL
OPTICAL

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

OPTICAL

MD/CD-R

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

COAXIAL
OUTPUT

GND

MAIN

RLR

L

R

PHONO

6CH INPUT

SURROUND

CD

AM ANT GND

CENTER

L

SUB WOOFER

IN(PLAY)

MD/CD-R

OUT(REC)

FM ANT

UNBAL.

75

DVD

D-TV/CBL

D-TV/CBL

DVD

AUDIO SIGNAL

MAIN

OUTPUT

L

TUNER

YPB/CBPR/CRCOMPONENT VIDEO

VCR 1

IN

OUT IN

VIDEO SIGNAL

IN

OUT IN

VCR 1

VCR 2/DVR

External decoder

R

R

L

SURROUND
OUTPUT

DVD

D-TV/CBL

MONITOR

OUT

VCR 2

MONITOR OUT

OUT

/DVR

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

OUTPUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SUBWOOFER
OUTPUT

CENTER
OUTPUT

BASIC OPERA-

TION

GND

L R

OUTPUT

Turntable

indicates signal direction

L

indicates left analog cables

R

indicates right analog cables

O

indicates optical cables
indicates coaxial cables

C

L R

INPUT OUTPUT

MD recorder

OPTICAL

INPUT

or CD recorder

Connecting an External Decoder

This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (left
and right MAIN, CENTER, left and right SURROUND
and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from
an external decoder, sound processor or pre-amplifier.

Connect the output jacks on your external decoder to the
6CH INPUT jacks. Be sure to match the left and right
outputs to the left and right input jacks for the main and
surround channels.

Notes

• When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, this unit
automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and
you cannot listen to DSP programs.

• When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, changing
items 1A to 1E on the SET MENU is not affected.

L R

OPTICAL
OUTPUT

OPERATION

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ADVANCED

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting Video Components

■ About the video jacks

There are three types of video jacks. Video signals input through the VIDEO jacks are the conventional composit video
signals. Video signals input through the S VIDEO jacks are separated into luminance (Y) and color (C) video signals.
The S-video signals achieve high-quality color reproduction. Video signals input through the COMPONENT VIDEO
jacks are separated into luminance (Y) and color difference (P
into three for each signal. The description of the component video jacks may be different depending on the component
(e.g. Y, C

, CR/Y, PB, PR/Y, B-Y, R-Y etc.). Component video signals provide the best quality in picture reproduction.

B

If your video component has an S-video output or component video output, you can connect it to this unit. Connect the
S-video signal output jack on your video component to the S VIDEO jack or connect the component signal output jacks
on your video component to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks.

VIDEO jack (composite)

S VIDEO jack

YPB/CB PR/CR

COMPONENT VIDEO jacks

Notes

• Use a commercially available S-video cable when connecting to the S VIDEO jack, and commercially available video cables when
connecting to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks.

• When you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks, check the details in the owner’s manual that came with the component being
connected.

, PR/CR) video signals. The jacks are also separated

B/CB

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• Each type of video jack works independently. Signals input
through the composite video, S-video and component jacks are
output through the corresponding composite video, S-video,
and component jacks, respectively.

• If you make S-video connections to this unit, it is not necessary
to make composite video connections. If both types of
connections are made, this unit gives priority to the S-video
signal.

• You can designate the input for the COMPONENT VIDEO A
and B jacks according to your component by using “4 I/O
ASSIGNMENT” on the SET MENU.

■ VIDEO AUX jacks (on the front panel)

S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL

VIDEO AUX

S

V

O

R

L

OPTICAL OUT

AUDIO OUT R
AUDIO OUT L
VIDEO OUT
S VIDEO OUT

Game console

These jacks are used to connect any video input source
such as a game console to this unit.

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CONNECTIONS

O

OPTICAL

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

R

L

COAXIAL
OPTICAL

D-TV/CBL

OPTICAL

S VIDEO
OUTPUT

DIGITAL

INPUT
CD

DVD

MD/CD-R

MD/CD-R

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

DVD player

S

GND

6CH INPUT

MAIN

SURROUND

RLR

L

R

CD

PHONO

VIDEO
OUTPUT

V

AM ANT GND

CENTER

L

SUB WOOFER

IN(PLAY)

MD/CD-R

OUT(REC)

COMPONENT
OUTPUT

TUNER

FM ANT

UNBAL.

75

DVD

D-TV/CBL

D-TV/CBL

DVD

AUDIO SIGNAL

COMPONENT

INPUT

S VIDEO

INPUT

DVD

D-TV/CBL

MONITOR

VCR 2

/DVR

VCR 2/DVR

OUT

OUT

OUT

MONITOR OUT

WOOFER

YPB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO

VCR 1

IN

OUT IN

VIDEO SIGNAL

IN

OUT IN

VCR 1

SUB

OUTPUT

Monitor

S

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

INPUT

V

(U.S.A. model)

BASIC OPERA-

TION

COMPONENT

OUTPUT

O

OPTICAL
OUTPUT

S VIDEO
OUTPUT

OUTPUT

S

TV/digital TV or

cable TV/satellite

tuner

VIDEO

AUDIO

V

R

L

INPUT

R

L

S VIDEO
OUTPUT

S

R

L

VCR 1 or VCR 2/

DVR (digital video

AUDIO OUTPUTAUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO INPUT

recorder)

S VIDEO
INPUT

S

VIDEO
OUTPUT

V

V

indicates signal direction
indicates left analog cables

L

indicates right analog cables

R

O

indicates optical cables

V

indicates video cables

S

indicates S-video cables

When using an LD player

Connect the LD player output to the DVD jack.
If the LD player has an OPTICAL digital output jack, connect it to this unit’s OPTICAL DVD jack. If it has analog
jacks, connect it to the analog DVD jacks. If it has an “RF OUTPUT jack” to output a Dolby Digital RF signal (AC-3),
use a commercially available RF demoduclator and connect it to the OPTICAL DVD jack.
If connecting a DVD player and an LD player, connect the LD player to the digital input jack (ex. D-TV/CBL) or the
analog input jack (D-TV/CBL, VCR 1 or VCR 2/DVR). For details on connections and operations, refer to the
instruction manual for the LD player.
Note that this unit’s remote control can be used to operate the LD player by setting the corresponding manufacturer
code for the DVD/LD position.

OPERATION

ADVANCED

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting the 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

• Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear panel of this unit.

• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. This could
damage the unit and/or speakers.

If necessary, use the SET MENU to change the speaker mode settings according to the number and size of the speakers
in your configuration after you finish connecting your speakers.

■ Speaker cables

A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables

10 mm (3/8”)

running side by side. One of the cables is colored or
shaped differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridge.

1 Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation

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from each of the speaker cables.

2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable

together to prevent short circuits.

■ Connecting to the SPEAKERS terminals

Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)

2

1

1 Unscrew the knob.
2 Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side

of each terminal.

3 Tighten the knob to secure the wire.

3

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

Banana plug

■ MAIN SPEAKERS terminals

One or two speaker systems can be connected to these terminals. If you use only one speaker system, connect it to either
of the MAIN A or B terminals.

■ REAR SPEAKERS terminals

A rear speaker system can be connected to these terminals.

■ CENTER SPEAKER terminals

A center speaker can be connected to these terminals.

• Banana plug connections are also possible. First, tighten the
knob and then insert the banana plug connector into the end of
the corresponding terminal.

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CONNECTIONS

(U.S.A. model)

Main speakers A

Right Left

D

/CBL

ITOR

T
OMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SUB

WOOFER

OUTPUT

R L

A

MAIN

B

CENTER

R

REAR
(SURROUND)

+

+

+

SPEAKERS

–

–

–

––

Main speakers B

Right

+

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED
100W MAX.

TOTAL

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

MAIN A OR B: 4

MIN. /SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B: 8

A + B: 8

+

L

CENTER
REAR

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 6

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 6

MIN. /SPEAKER

A + B:16
CENTER
REAR

MIN. /SPEAKER

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

Left

BASIC OPERA-

TION

OPERATION

ADVANCED

Right Left

Subwoofer

Center speaker Rear speakers

system

■ SUBWOOFER jack

When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier,
including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing
Subwoofer System, connect the input jack of the
subwoofer system to this jack. Low bass signals
distributed from the main, center and/or rear channels are
directed to this jack. (The cut-off frequency of this jack is
90 Hz.) The LFE (low-frequency effect) signals generated
when Dolby Digital or DTS is decoded are also directed
if they are assigned to this jack.

Notes

• Adjust the subwoofer volume according to the operating
instructions for the subwoofer. (Fine adjustment is possible
using this unit’s output level control of the effect speakers.)

• Depending on the settings of “1 SPEAKER SET”, “6 DOLBY
D. SET” and “7 DTS SET” on the SET MENU, some signals
may not be output from the SUBWOOFER jack.

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CONNECTIONS

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch

WARNING

Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power of this unit is on, otherwise the unit
may be damaged.
If this unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON (or POWER) is pressed, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may
not be fully slid to either position. If so, slide the switch to either position fully when this unit is in the standby
mode.

Select the left or right position according to the impedance of the speakers in your system. Be sure to move this switch
only when this unit is in the standby mode.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

(General model)

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED
100W MAX.

TOTAL

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

MAIN A OR B: 4

A + B: 8
CENTER
REAR

MIN. /SPEAKER
MIN. /SPEAKER

: 6

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 6

MIN. /SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B: 8

A + B:16
CENTER
REAR

MIN. /SPEAKER
MIN. /SPEAKER

: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

Switch
position

Left

Right

Speaker Impedance level

If you use one set of main speakers, the impedance of
each speaker must be 4 Ω or higher.

Main

If you use two sets of main speakers, the impedance of

each speaker must be 8 W or higher.
Center
Rear

The impedance must be 6 Ω or higher.
The impedance of each speaker must be 6 Ω or higher.

If you use one set of main speakers, the impedance of

each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher.

Main

If you use two sets of main speakers, the impedance of

each speaker must be 16 W or higher.

[Canada model only]

The impedance of each speaker must be 8 W or higher.

Center
Rear

The impedance must be 8 Ω or higher.
The impedance of each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher.

■ VOLTAGE SELECTOR (China and General models only)

The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging
into the AC main supply. Voltages are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

Connecting the Power Supply Cords

After completing all connections, connect the AC power cord to an AC power outlet. Disconnect the AC power cord if
you will not use this unit for a long period of time.

■ AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)

MAIN A OR B: 4

A + B: 8
CENTER
REAR

SWITCHED
100W MAX.

TOTAL

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

MIN. /SPEAKER
MIN. /SPEAKER

: 6

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 6

MIN. /SPEAKER

(U.S.A. model)

MAINS

AC OUTLETS

MAIN A OR B: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

A + B:16

MIN. /SPEAKER

CENTER

: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

REAR

To AC outlet

U.S.A., Canada, Singapore, China and

General models ............................................ 2 OUTLETS

Australia model .............................................. 1 OUTLET

Use these outlets to connect the power cords only from
your audio/video components to this unit. The power to
the AC OUTLET(S) is controlled by this unit’s
STANDBY/ON (or POWER and STANDBY). These
outlets will supply power to any connected component
whenever this unit is turned on. The maximum power
(total power consumption of components) that can be
connected to the AC OUTLET(S) is 100 W.

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SWITCHED

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)

You can display the operation information for this unit on
a video monitor. If you display the SET MENU and DSP
program parameter settings on a monitor, it is much easier
to see the available options and parameters than it is by
reading this information on the front panel display.

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• If a video source is being reproduced, the OSD is
superimposed over the image.

• The OSD signal is not output to the REC OUT jack, and will
not be recorded with any video signal.

• You can set the OSD to turn on (blue background) or off when
a video source is not being reproduced (or the source
component is turned off) by using “9 DISPLAY SET” on the
SET MENU.

OSD Modes

You can change the amount of information the OSD
shows.

Full display

This mode always shows the DSP program parameter
settings on the video monitor.

Short display

This mode briefly shows the same contents as the front
panel display at the bottom of the screen and then
disappears.

Display off

This mode briefly shows the “DISPLAY OFF” message
at the bottom of the screen and then disappears.
Afterwards, no changes to operations appear on the
monitor except those of the ON SCREEN button.

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Selecting the OSD Mode

1 When you turn on the power, the video

monitor and front panel display show the
level of the main volume for a few seconds
and then switch to show the current DSP
program.

2 Press ON SCREEN on the remote control

repeatedly to change the display mode.

The OSD mode changes in the following order: full
display, short display, and display off.

Notes

• If you choose a video input source that has a component
connected to both the S VIDEO IN and composite VIDEO IN
jacks, and both the S VIDEO OUT and composite VIDEO
OUT jacks are connected to a video monitor, the video signal is
output to both the S VIDEO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks.
However, the OSD is carried only on the S-video signal. If no
video signal is input, the OSD is carried on both the S-video
and composite video signals.

• If your video monitor is connected only to the COMPONENT
VIDEO jacks of this unit, the OSD is not shown. Make sure to
connect your video monitor to the COMPONENT VIDEO
jacks and either VIDEO or S VIDEO jacks if you want to see
the OSD.

• Playing back video software that has an anti-copy signal or
video signals with a lot of noise may produce unstable images.

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OPERATION

ADVANCED

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

Full display Short display

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• When you choose the full display mode, INPUT l / h,
VOLUME and some other types of operation information are
displayed at the bottom of the screen in the same format as that
for the front panel display.

• The SET MENU and test tone display appear regardless of the
OSD mode.

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SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS

This unit is equipped with a main amplifier capable of handling 5.1 channel. Although up to 6 speakers can be
connected, it is possible to select the speaker mode that gives the best sound field effect according to the number and
size of speakers being used.

Before use, please set the speaker mode setting using “1 SPEAKER SET” on the SET MENU described on page 36.

Summary of SPEAKER SET Items 1A through 1E

Item Description

1A CENTER SP Selects the output mode according to whether or not a center speaker is

1B MAIN SP

1C REAR L/R SP Selects the output mode according to whether or not rear L/R speakers

1D LFE/BASS OUT

1E MAIN LEVEL

being used and its performance.

Selects the output mode according to the performance of the main
speakers.

are being used and their performance.

Selects the speaker according to use for LFE signal output and low bass
signal.

Selects the main speaker level.

Control value (default
setting indicated in bold)

LRG/SML/NONE

LARGE/SMALL

LRG/SML/NONE

SWFR/MAIN/BOTH

Normal/–10 dB

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ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS

This section explains how to adjust the speaker output
levels by using the test tone generator. When this
adjustment is made, the output level heard at the listening
position will be the same from each speaker. This is
important for the best performance of the digital sound
field processor, the Dolby Pro Logic decoder, Dolby
Digital decoder and DTS decoder.

Note

• Since this unit cannot enter the test mode while headphones are
connected to this unit, be sure to unplug the headphones from
the PHONES jack when using the test tone.

Before You Begin

1

VOLUME

6CH INPUTINPUT MODE

INPUT

STANDBY

EXTENSION

3

/ON

BASS

BASS TREBLE SPEAKERS

–+–

+

3

DIGITAL

SURROUND

AB

ONOFFON

OFF

2

DIGITAL

DSP

/TUNING

PROGRAM

PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL

SILENT VIDEO AUX

PRESET

TUNING

MEMORYEFFECT

FM/AM

MODE

EDIT

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

Using the Test Tone (TEST DOLBY SUR.)

The adjustment of each speaker output level should be
made at your listening position with the remote control.

2,6

A/B/C/D/E

1

5

4

3

A/B/C/D/E

1 Set the selector dial to the

AMP/TUN (or DSP/TUN)
position.

2 Press TEST to output the test tone.

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1 Press STANDBY/ON to

turn on the power. Turn on
the video monitor.

2 Press SPEAKERS A or B

to select the main
speakers to be used.

If you are using two sets of the
main speakers, press both A
and B.

STANDBY

/ON

SPEAKERS
AB

OFF

ON

3 Set BASS and TREBLE on the front panel to

the center position and set BASS
EXTENSION to OFF.

BASS

EXTENSION

OFFON

Set to OFF.

BASS TREBLE

– + – +

3 Adjust the volume so you can hear the test

tone.

The test tone is heard from the left main speaker,
center speaker, right main speaker, right rear speaker
and left rear speaker in order. The tone is produced
for 2.5 seconds each time.

LEFT

(TEST LEFT)

(TEST CENTER)

LEFT SURROUND

(TEST L SUR.)

RIGHT

(TEST RIGHT)

CENTER

RIGHT SURROUND

(TEST R SUR.)

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ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS

The state of the test tone output is also shown on the
monitor by an image of the audio listening room.
This is convenient for adjusting each speaker level.

TEST DOLBY SUR.

LEFT

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• If “1A CENTER SP” on the SET MENU is set to NONE, the
center channel sound is automatically output from the left and
right main speakers.

Note

• If the test tone cannot be heard, turn down the volume, set the
unit in the standby mode and check the speaker connections.

4 Press LEVEL repeatedly

to select the speaker to be
adjusted.

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• Once you press LEVEL, you can also select the speaker to be
adjusted by pressing d. (Pressing u changes the selection in
the reverse order.)

Notes

• For details on adjusting the subwoofer speaker, see the effect
speaker level adjustment described on page 42.

• After adjusting with the test tone, it is possible to adjust the
speaker level to taste while listening to the playback of an
actual source when using the effect speaker level adjustment
described on page 42.

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• You can increase the output levels of the effect speakers
(center, left rear and right rear) to +10 dB. If the output level of
these speakers is lower than that of the main speakers even
after you have increased the output level of these speakers up
to +10 dB, set “1E MAIN LEVEL” on the SET MENU to
–10 dB. This setting decreases the main speaker output level to
about one-third of the normal level. After you have set “1E
MAIN LEVEL” on the SET MENU to –10 dB, adjust the
levels for the center and rear speakers again.

5 Press j / i repeatedly to

adjust the output level of
the currently selected
speaker so that it
becomes almost the same
as that of the main
speaker.

• While adjusting, the test tone is heard from the
selected speaker.

• Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the output levels of
the center, left rear and right rear speakers.

6 When the adjustment is complete, press

TEST.

The test tone stops and the
current DSP program appears
on the front panel display and
on the video monitor.

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BASIC OPERATION

BASIC PLAYBACK

When using the remote control, set the selector dial to
the AMP/TUN position.

1

STANDBY

EXTENSION

/ON

BASS

BASS TREBLE SPEAKERS

– + – +

5

6

DIGITAL

SURROUND

AB

ONOFFON

OFF

2

DIGITAL

PRESET

DSP

/TUNING

PROGRAM

PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL

SILENT VIDEO AUX

TUNING

MEMORYEFFECT

FM/AM

MODE

EDIT

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

A/B/C/D/E

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VOLUME

INPUT

3

1

3

A/B/C/D/E

5

1 Press STANDBY/ON (or POWER) to turn on

the power. Turn on the video monitor.

The front panel display and the video monitor show
the level of the main volume for a few seconds and
then switch to show the current DSP program.

STANDBY

/ON

or

Remote controlFront panel

3 Press INPUT l / h repeatedly (or press one

of the input selector buttons) to select the
input source.

• The current input source is indicated on the front
panel display with a cursor.

• The current input source name and input mode
appear on the front panel display and on the video

6CH INPUTINPUT MODE

monitor for a few seconds.

INPUT

or

Front panel

VCR2/DVR

V-AUX

VCR 1

D-TV/CBL

Remote control

DVD

Selected input source

Select this: To reproduce the signal from

this component

PHONO: Turntable
CD: CD player
TUNER: AM/FM tuner
MD/CD-R: MD recorder/CD recorder/tape deck
DVD: DVD player
D-TV/CBL: TV/digital TV or cable TV/satellite

tuner
VCR 1: Video cassette deck 1
VCR 2/DVR: Video cassette deck 2/digital

video recorder
V-AUX: Another audio/video component

(connected to the VIDEO AUX

jacks on the front panel)

MD/CD-R

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2 Press SPEAKERS A or B

to select the main
speakers to be used.

If you are using two sets of
main speakers, press both A
and B.

SPEAKERS
AB

OFF

ON

Front panel

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BASIC PLAYBACK

To select a source connected to the 6CH INPUT
jacks

Press 6CH INPUT until “6CH INPUT” appears on the
front panel display and on the video monitor.

6CH INPUT

or

Front Panel

Remote control

Notes

• If “6CH INPUT” is shown on the front panel display and on
the video monitor, no other source can be played. To select
another input source with INPUT l / h (or the input selector
buttons), press 6CH INPUT to turn off “6CH INPUT” from the
front panel display and the video monitor.

• If you want to enjoy an audio source connected to the 6CH
INPUT jacks together with a video source, first select the video
source and then press 6CH INPUT.

4 Start playback (or select a broadcast station)

on the source component.

Refer to the operation instructions for the
component.

5 Adjust the volume to the desired output

level.

VOLUME

or

Front panel Remote control

If desired, use BASS, TREBLE and BASS
EXTENSION etc. These controls are only effective
for sound from the main speakers.

BASS

EXTENSION

OFFON

Front panel

Note

• If the component connected to the VCR 1 OUT, VCR 2/DVR
OUT and MD/CD-R OUT jacks is turned off, the reproduced
sound may be distorted or the volume may be lowered. In these
cases, turn on the component.

BASS TREBLE

– + – +

6 Use the digital sound field processor.

See “Selecting a Sound Field Program”.

DSP

PROGRAM

Front panel

or

Remote control

■ To mute the sound

Use this when you want to temporarily mute audio
output.

Press MUTE on the
remote control.

To restore the audio output to
the previous volume level,
press MUTE again.

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• You can also cancel mute to press any operation buttons such as
VOLUME +/–.

• During muting, “MUTE ON” appears on the front panel
display and on the video monitor.

■ When you have finished using

this unit

Press STANDBY/ON (or STANDBY) to set
this unit in the standby mode.

■ Notes on the digital signal

The digital input jacks of this unit can also handle
96-kHz sampling digital signals. (To utilize this, use a
source that supports 96-kHz sampling digital signals and
set the player for digital output. Refer to the operation
instructions for the player.) Note the following when a
96-kHz sampling digital signal is input to this unit:

1. The following indication will appear on the front panel

display.

MD/CD-R

DVD

D-TV/CBL

VCR 1

VCR2/DVR

V-AUX

PCM

2. DSP programs cannot be selected. Sound will be

output as normal 2-channel stereo sound from only the
left and right main speakers.

Note

• If “1B MAIN SP” on the SET MENU is set to SMALL and
“1D LFE/BASS OUT” is set to SWFR, or “1D LFE/BASS
OUT” is set to BOTH, the sound is also output from the
subwoofer.

3. Adjustment of the speaker output level described on
page 42 cannot be made.

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■ BGV (background video) function

The BGV function allows you to combine a video image
from a video source with a sound from an audio source.
(For example, you can listen to classical music while you
are watching a video.)

Select a source from the video group and then select a
source from the audio group with the input selector
buttons on the remote control. The BGV function does
not work if you select the sources with INPUT l / h on
the front panel.

Input Modes and Indications

When using the remote control, set the selector dial to
the AMP/TUN position.

This unit comes with various input jacks. If your
component is connected to more than one type of input
jack, you can set the priority of the input signal.

Press INPUT MODE (or the input selector
button that you have pressed to select the
input source on the remote control)
repeatedly until the desired input mode is
shown on the front panel display and on the
video monitor.

AUTO: In this mode, the input signal is

automatically selected in the
following order:

1) Dolby Digital or DTS signal

2) Digital (PCM) signal

3) Analog signal

DTS: In this mode, only the digital input

signal encoded with DTS is
selected even if another signal is
input at the same time.

ANLG (ANALOG): In this mode, only the analog input

signal is selected even if a digital
signal is input at the same time.

Notes

• If digital signals are input from both the COAXIAL and
OPTICAL jacks, the digital signal from the COAXIAL jack is
selected.

• When AUTO is selected, this unit automatically determines the
type of signal. If this unit detects a Dolby Digital or DTS
signal, the decoder automatically switches to the appropriate
setting and reproduces 5.1 channel source.

• The sound output may be interrupted for some LD players and
DVD players in the following situation:
When the input mode has been set to AUTO and a search is
performed while playing the source encoded with a Dolby
Digital or DTS signal, the sound may delay for a moment when
playback is resumed.

• Depending on the LD player, playback may not be made when
playing an LD that is not digitally recorded with the input
mode set to AUTO. If this happens, set the input mode to
ANALOG.

OPERATION

BASIC

OPERATION

ADVANCED

INPUT MODE

Front panel

VCR2/DVR

V-AUX

VCR 1

or

D-TV/CBL

Remote control

MD/CD-R

DVD

Input mode

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■ Notes on playing a source

encoded with a DTS signal

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

• If you play a source encoded with a DTS signal and
set the input mode to ANALOG, this unit reproduces
the noise of an unprocessed DTS signal. When you
want to play a DTS source, be sure to connect the
source to a digital input jack and set the input mode
to AUTO or DTS.

• If you switch the input mode to ANALOG while
playing a source encoded with a DTS signal, this unit
reproduces no sound.

• The following phenomena may occur if the input
mode is set to AUTO when playing back source
encoded with a DTS.

– If you continue to play a source encoded with a DTS

signal this unit automatically switches to the “DTS­decoding” mode to prevent noise from being
generated during subsequent operation. (The “t”
indicator lights up on the front panel display.) The
“t” indicator may flash immediately after
playback of a source encoded with a DTS signal has
finished. Only a source encoded with a DTS signal
can be played back while this indicator is flashing.
(The indicator will flash for less than a minute.) If
you want to play a normal PCM source soon, set the
input mode back to AUTO.

– The “t” indicator may flash when a search or

skip operation is performed. If this status continues
for a certain length of time, the unit will
automatically switch from the “DTS-decoding”
mode to PCM digital signal input mode and the
“t” indicator will go out.

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