Yamaha RX-V793 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

Natural Sound AV Receiver

Récepteur audiovisuel “Son Naturel”

RX-V793

Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA AV receiver.
Nous vous remercions d’avoir porté votre choix sur ce récepteur audiovisuel YAMAHA.

U C A

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 Warnings – 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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

•

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

CAUTION

WARNING

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

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English

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.

SPECIAL NOTES FOR FCC COMPOSITE
DEVICE (for US customers only)

This device is a composite system. The digital device
component may not cause harmful interference.

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.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

MAST

GROUND
CLAMP

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)

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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.

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)

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

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

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime (for US customers only)

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After unpacking, check that the following parts are included.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........Inside the Front Cover

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..................................2

FEATURES ............................................................3

CAUTION ...............................................................4

NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL

TRANSMITTER .....................................................5

PROFILE OF THIS UNIT .......................................6

SPEAKER SETUP .................................................8

CONNECTIONS ..................................................10

CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ...............19

ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT

..............................................................................22

ADJUSTMENTS IN THE “SET MENU” MODE

..............................................................................26

BASIC OPERATIONS ..........................................28

TUNING OPERATIONS .......................................32

PRESET TUNING ................................................33

USING DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR

(DSP) ...................................................................36

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF DIGITAL SOUND FIELD

PROGRAMS ........................................................40

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER ............................42

REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER ................43

TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................53

SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................55

Indoor FM Antenna

AM Loop Antenna

Antenna adapter (U.S.A. and Canada models only)

Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3)

Remote Control Transmitter

User function stickers

CONTENTS

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

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●

5 Speaker Configuration
Main: 80W + 80W (8Ω) RMS Output

Power, 0.04% THD, 20–20,000 Hz

Center: 80W (8Ω) RMS Output Power,

0.07% THD, 20–20,000 Hz

Rear: 80W + 80W (8Ω) RMS Output

Power, 0.07% THD, 20–20,000 Hz

●

Digital Sound Field Processor

●

Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder

●

Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder

●

Theater-like Sound Experience by the
Combination of Dolby Surround and
YAMAHA DSP Technology (CINEMA DSP)

●

Automatic Input Balance Control for
Dolby Pro Logic Surround

●

Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker
Balance Adjustment

●

3 Center Channel Modes
(NORMAL/WIDE/PHANTOM)

● BASS EXTENSION Switch for Reinforcing

Bass Response

● 40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning

● Automatic Preset Tuning

● Preset Station Shifting Capability (Preset

Editing)

● IF Count Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning

System

● Video Signal Input/Output Capability

(Including S Video Connections)

● SLEEP Timer

● On Screen Display Function Helpful in

Controlling This Unit

●

“Learning” Remote Control Transmitter

FEATURES

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 cool, dry, clean place – away from

windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration,
dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming
(transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock,
do not expose the unit to rain or water.

3. Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the set,

contact your dealer.

4. Do not use force on switches, controls or connection wires.

When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and
the wires connected to other equipment. Never pull the
wires themselves.

5. The openings on the cabinet assure proper ventilation of

the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature
inside the cabinet will rise rapidly. Therefore, avoid placing
objects against these openings, and install the unit in well­ventilated condition. Make sure to allow a space of at least
20 cm behind, 20 cm on the both sides and 30 cm above
the top panel of the unit. Otherwise it may not only damage
the unit, but also cause fire.

6. Always set the VOLUME control to “–

∞

” before starting
the audio source play. Increase the volume gradually to an
appropriate level after playback has been started.

7. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents;

this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

8. Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section

regarding common operating errors before concluding that
the unit is faulty.

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

(ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the
wall outlet.

10.To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power

plug and disconnect the antenna cable when there is an
electrical storm.

11.Grounding or polarization – Precautions should be taken

so that the grounding or polarization of an appliance is not
defeated.

12.AC outlet

Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlet on the
rear panel if that equipment requires more power than the
outlet is rated to provide.

13.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.

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of this unit in the space
below.

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.

WARNING

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

FREQUENCY STEP switch (China and General Models
only)

Because the interstation frequency spacing differs in
different areas, set the FREQUENCY STEP switch (located
at the rear) according to the frequency spacing in your area.
Before setting this switch, disconnect the AC power plug of
this unit from the AC outlet.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT.

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE­CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.

WARNING
Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch
setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise this
unit may be damaged.

IF THIS UNIT FAILS TO TURN ON WHEN THE
STANDBY/ON SWITCH IS PRESSED

The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be set to
either end closely. If so, set the switch to either end closely.

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SWITCHED

I20V 60Hz

I00W MAX. TOTAL

AC OUTLETS

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

SINGLE: 6

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

DUAL: 3

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A OR B: 4

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A B: 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

SET BEFORE POWER ON

REAR

CENTER

MAIN

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

SINGLE: 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

DUAL: 4

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A OR B: 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A B:I6

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

REAR

CENTER

MAIN

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

(U.S.A. model)

CAUTION : READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

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Battery installation

Battery replacement

If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used
closer to the main unit, the batteries are weak. Replace both
batteries with new ones.

Notes

●

Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for replacement.

●

Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside
the battery compartment.)

●

Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will not
be used for an extended period of time.

●

If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid
touching the leaked material or letting it come in contact with
clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly
before installing new batteries.

●

After you change batteries, make sure to press the RESET
button inside the battery compartment.

Remote control transmitter operation range

Notes

●

There should be no large obstacles between the remote
control transmitter and the main unit.

●

If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong
lighting (especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc.),
it might cause the remote control transmitter not to work
correctly. In this case, reposition the main unit to avoid direct
lighting.

l6

20

28

40

60

l2

8

4

2

0

–dB

30°

30°

Remote control
sensor

Within approximately
6 m (19.7 feet)

1

3

2

NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

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PROFILE OF THIS UNIT

This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital
sound field processor. The processor allows you to
electronically expand and change the shape of the audio sound
field from both audio and video sources, creating a theater-like
experience in your listening room. This unit has a total of 10
digital sound field processor (DSP) modes. You can create an
excellent audio sound field by selecting a suitable sound field
(this will, of course, depend on what you will be listening to),
and adding desired adjustments.

In addition, this unit incorporates a Dolby Pro Logic Surround
decoder and Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder for multi-channel
sound reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded video sources.
The operation of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby Digital
(AC-3) decoder can be controlled by selecting a corresponding
DSP program including combined operations of the Yamaha
DSP and the Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby Digital (AC-3)
decoder.

Digital Sound Field Processing

What is it that makes live music so good? Today’s advanced
sound reproduction technology lets you get extremely close to
the sound of a live performance, but chances are you’ll still
notice something missing, the acoustic environment of the live
concert hall. Extensive research into the exact nature of the
sonic reflections that create the ambience of a large hall has
made it possible for Yamaha engineers to bring you this same
sound in your own listening room, so you’ll feel all the sound of
a live concert.

Furthermore, our technicians, armed with sophisticated
measuring equipment, have even made it possible to capture
the acoustics of a variety of actual concert halls, jazz clubs,
theaters, etc. from around the world, to allow you to accurately
recreate any one of these live performance environments, all in
your own home.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

This unit employs a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder similar
to professional Dolby Stereo decoders used in many movie
theaters. By using the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you
can experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby
Surround movie theater sound in your own home. Dolby Pro
Logic employs a four channel five speaker system. The Pro
Logic Surround system divides the input signal into four levels:
the left and right main channels, the center channel (used for
dialog), and the rear surround sound channels (used for sound
effects, background noise, and other ambient noises). The
center channel allows listeners seated in even less-than-ideal
positions to hear the dialog originating from the action on the
screen while experiencing good stereo imaging.

Dolby Surround is encoded on the sound track of pre-recorded
video tapes, laser discs, and some TV/cable broadcasts. When
you play a source encoded with Dolby Surround on this unit,
the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder decodes the signal and
distributes the surround-sound effects.

This Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder employs a digital
signal processing system. This system improves the stability of
sound at each channel and crosstalk between channels, so
that positioning of sounds around the room is more accurate
compared with conventional analog signal processing systems.

In addition, this unit features a built-in automatic input balance
control. This always assures you the best performance without
manual adjustment.

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

The built-in Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder leads you into a
totally new sound experiences.

Dolby Digital (AC-3) is a new generation of multi-channel digital
audio technology, or the newest spatial sound processing
format developed for 35 mm film-movies by employing a new
kind of low bit-rate audio coding.

Dolby Digital (AC-3) is a digital surround sound system that
provides completely independent multi-channel audio to
consumers. In multi-channel form, Dolby Digital (AC-3)
provides five full range channels in what is sometimes referred
to as a “3/2” configuration: three front channels (left, center and
right), plus two surround channels. A sixth bass-only effect
channel is also provided for output of LFE (low frequency
effect), or low bass effects that are independent of other
channels. This channel is counted as 0.1, thus giving rise to
the term 5.1 channels in total.

Compared to Dolby Pro Logic that is referred to a “3/1” system
(left front, center, right front and just one surround channel),
Dolby Digital (AC-3) features two surround channels, called
stereo or split surrounds, each offering the same full range
fidelity as the three front channels.

Sound of wide dynamic range reproduced by the five full range
channels presents listeners much excitement that has never
been experienced before. Precise sound orientation by the
discrete digital sound processing expands realism that the
original movie possesses.

Laser Disc and DVD are home audio formats that could benefit
from Dolby Digital (AC-3). In the near future, Dolby Digital (AC-

3) will also be applied to DBS, CATV and HDTV. The ongoing
release of Dolby Stereo Digital theatrical films now underway
will provide an immediate source of Dolby Digital (AC-3)
encoded video software.

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Dolby Surround + DSP (CINEMA DSP)

Dolby Surround sound system shows its full ability in a large
movie theater, because movie sounds are originally designed
to be reproduced in a large movie theater using many
speakers. It is difficult to create a sound environment similar to
that of a movie theater in your listening room, because the
room size, materials of inside walls, the number of speakers,
etc. of your listening room is much different from those of a
movie theater.

Yamaha DSP technology made it possible to present you with
nearly the same sound experience as that of a large movie
theater in your listening room by compensating for lack of
presence and dynamics in your listening room with its original
digital sound fields combined with Dolby Surround sound field.

The YAMAHA “CINEMA DSP” logo indicates those programs
are created by the combination of Dolby Surround and
YAMAHA DSP technology.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Copyright 1992 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

The following original functions make the surround-sound
effect of Dolby Digital (AC-3) become the most suitable for your
audio system and the listening conditions.

● Dynamic range (sound scale) of source can be

changed so that it will be suitable for the listening
conditions.

● Output of low bass from any channel can be assigned

to either the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals or
SUBWOOFER terminal to maximize system
performance.

● Output of LFE can be assigned to either the MAIN

SPEAKERS terminals or SUBWOOFER terminal to
maximize system performance.

Dolby Pro Logic + 2 Digital Sound Fields

Digital sound fields are created on the presence side and
the rear surround side of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround­decoded sound field respectively. They create a wide
acoustic environment and emphasize surround-effect in the
room, letting you feel much presence as if you are watching
a movie in a popular Dolby Stereo theater.

This combination is available when the sound field program
No. 2, No. 3 or No. 4 is selected, and the input signal of
source is analog, PCM audio or encoded with the Dolby
Digital (AC-3) in 2-channels.

Dolby Digital (AC-3) + 3 Digital Sound Fields

Digital sound fields are created on the presence side and
the independent left and right surround sides of the Dolby
Digital (AC-3)-decoded sound field respectively. They
create a wide acoustic environment and much surround
effect in the room without losing high channel separation.
With wide dynamic range of Dolby Digital (AC-3) sound, this
sound field combination lets you feel as if you are watching
a movie in the newest Dolby Stereo Digital theater. This will
be the most ideal home theater sound at the present time.

This combination is available when the sound field program
No. 2, No. 3 or No. 4 is selected, and the input signal of
source is encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) (except in
2-channels).

CINEMA DSP

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SPEAKER SETUP

SPEAKERS TO BE USED

SPEAKER CONFIGURATION

5-Speaker Configuration

This configuration is the most effective and recommended one.
When playing back a source using the DSP program,

DIGITAL (PRO LOGIC), DIGITAL (PRO LOGIC)
ENHANCED, DIGITAL (70 mm) MOVIE THEATER or TV
SPORTS, or when playing back a source which contains

center-channel signals (dialog, vocals, etc.) using any DSP
program with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoded, conversations
will be output from the center speaker and the ambience will be
excellent.
Note: Set the CENTER SPEAKER mode to the “NORMAL” or

“WIDE” position. (For details, refer to page 22.)

4-Speaker Configuration

The center speaker is not used in this configuration. When
playing back a source using the DSP program, DIGITAL

(PRO LOGIC), DIGITAL (PRO LOGIC) ENHANCED,
DIGITAL (70 mm) MOVIE THEATER or TV SPORTS, or when

playing back a source which contains center-channel signals
(dialog, vocals, etc.) using any DSP program with the Dolby
Digital (AC-3) decoded, the center sound is output from the left
and the right main speakers. However, the sound effect of
other programs can be the same as that of the 5-speaker
configuration.
Note: Be sure to set the CENTER SPEAKER mode to the

“PHANTOM” position. (For details, refer to page 22.)

Front L Center Front R

Dialogue

Surround sound

Dialogue

Surround sound

Rear L

Rear R

Front L Front R

Dialogue

Surround sound

Dialogue

Surround sound

Rear L Rear R

Main L

Main R

Main L

Main R

This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality
with a 5 speaker configuration, using main speakers, rear
speakers and a center speaker.
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.
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 in 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 and amplifier. 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) sound with high fidelity when playing back a
source with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoded. You may wish to
choose the convenience of a Yamaha Active Servo Processing
Subwoofer System, which has its own built-in power amplifier.

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SPEAKER PLACEMENT

When you place speakers, refer to the following.

Main: In normal position. (The position of your present

stereo speaker system.)

Rear: Behind your listening position, facing slightly inward.

Nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) up from the floor.

Center: Precisely between the main speakers. (To avoid

interference with TV sets, use a magnetically shielded
speaker.)

Subwoofer:

The position of the subwoofer is not so critical
because low bass tones are not highly directional.

Main speaker

Center speaker

Rear speaker

Subwoofer

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CONNECTIONS

Never plug in this unit and other components until all connections are completed.

CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER COMPONENTS

When making connections between this unit and other components, be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left)
to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this unit.
* If you have YAMAHA components numbered as 1, 3, 4, etc. on the rear panel, connections can be made easily by making sure

to connect the output (or input) terminals of each component to the same-numbered terminals of this unit.

*

1

,

*

2

: See the next page.

FM

ANT

AM

ANT

GND

75Ω UNBAL.

GND

MONITOR

OUT

DVD/LD TV/DBS

IN OUT

VCR

VIDEO SIGNALS VIDEO SIGNAL

MONITOR

OUT

IN OUT

VCR

MAIN CENTER REAR

(SURROUND)

OUTPUT

SUB

WOOFER

ON SCREEN SELECTOR

S VIDEO VIDEO

SWITCHED

I20V 60Hz

I00W MAX. TOTAL

AC OUTLETS

REMOTE CONTROL

IN OUT

COAXIAL

DVD/LD

OPTICAL

DVD/LD TV/DBS

PCM/ DIGITAL IN

(AC–3 DIGITAL IN)

PHONO CD TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/DBS VCR

TAPE PB REC OUT

IN OUT

AUDIO SIGNAL

1 3 4

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I0d B 0dB

MAIN LEVEL

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

SINGLE: 6

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

DUAL: 3

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A OR B: 4

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A B: 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

SET BEFORE POWER ON

REAR

CENTER

MAIN

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

SINGLE: 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

DUAL: 4

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A OR B: 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A B:I6

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

REAR

CENTER

MAIN

VIDEO IN

GND

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

LINE OUT

LINE IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

(U.S.A. model)

To AC outlet

Turntable LD player, DVD player, etc.

Video cassette recorder

TV/Satellite tuner

Tape deck,
MD recorder, etc.

CD player

Monitor TV

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AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)

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

......................................................... 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS

(Australia model) ................................. 1 SWITCHED OUTLET

Use these to connect the power cords from your components
to this unit.
The power to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this unit’s
STANDBY/ON switch or the provided remote control
transmitter’s SYSTEM POWER ON and STANDBY keys.
These outlets will supply power to any component whenever
this unit is turned on.
The maximum power (total power consumption of components)
that can be connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S) is
100 watts.

GND terminal (For turntable use)

Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to the GND
terminal will normally minimize hum, but in some cases better
results may be obtained with the ground wire disconnected.

n CONNECTING TO VIDEO AUX TERMINALS (ON THE FRONT PANEL)

These terminals are used to connect any video input source such as a camcorder to this unit.

S VIDEO

L

R

VIDEO

VIDEO AUX

S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT L

AUDIO OUT R

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For Custom Installer

For U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only

REMOTE CONTROL (IN, OUT) terminals

These terminals are used for custom installation system.
When this unit is connected to the components for custom
installation system, you can operate this unit with the
system remote control.
Connect the REMOTE CONTROL IN terminal of this unit to
the output terminal of the central controller for custom
installation system.
By connecting the REMOTE CONTROL OUT terminal of
this unit to the REMOTE CONTROL IN terminal of the other
component, you can also operate it with the system remote
control. In this way, up to 6 components can be connected
in series.

UNBAL.

GND

MONITOR

OUT

DVD/LD

S VIDEO SIGNAL VIDEO S

MONITOR

OUT

IN OUT

VCR

ON SCREEN SELECTOR

S VIDEO VIDEO

REMOTE CONTROL

IN OUT

(AC-3 DIGITAL IN)

COAXIAL

DVD/LD

OPTICAL

DVD/LD

PCM/ DIGITAL IN

Camcorder

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CONNECTING TO DIGITAL (OPTICAL AND COAXIAL) TERMINALS

If your DVD (LD) player, TV/satellite tuner, etc. are equipped
with coaxial or optical digital audio signal output terminals, they
can be connected to this unit’s COAXIAL and/or OPTICAL
digital signal input terminals.

To make a connection between optical digital audio signal
terminals, remove the cover from each terminal, and then
connect them by using a commercially available optical fiber
cable that conforms to EIAJ standards. Other cables might not
function correctly.

Even if you connect an audio/video unit to the OPTICAL (or
COAXIAL) terminal of this unit, you must keep the unit
connected with the same named analog audio signal terminals
of this unit, because digital signal cannot be recorded by a tape
deck or VCR connected to this unit. You can switch the
selection of input signals between “digital” and “analog” easily.
(See page 29 for details.)

Notes

●

When connecting an audio/video unit to both of the digital
and analog terminals of this unit, make sure to connect to
both terminals of the same name.

●

Be sure to attach the covers when the OPTICAL terminals
are not being used, in order to protect the terminals from
dust.

●

All digital audio signal input terminals are applicable to the
sampling frequency of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz.

FM

ANT

AM

ANT

GND

75Ω UNBAL.

GND

MONITOR

OUT

DVD/LD TV/DBS

IN OUT

VCR

VIDEO SIGNALS VIDEO SIGNAL

MONITOR

OUT

IN OUT

VCR

ON SCREEN SELECTOR

S VIDEO VIDEO

REMOTE CONTROL

IN OUT

COAXIAL

DVD/LD

OPTICAL

DVD/LD TV/DBS

PCM/ DIGITAL IN

(AC–3 DIGITAL IN)

PHONO CD TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/DBS VCR

TAPE PB REC OUT

IN OUT

AUDIO SIGNAL

1 3 4

COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

OUT

ANALOG

OUT

ANALOG
OUT

DVD (LD) player

TV/Satellite tuner

(U.S.A. model)

If your LD player has AC-3 RF signal output terminal and no
digital signal output terminal for AC-3 discrete audio signals,
connect the AC-3 RF signal output terminal to this unit’s
OPTICAL (or COAXIAL) digital signal input terminal by using
an RF demodulator (separate purchase).
First, connect the AC-3 RF signal output terminal of the LD
player to the AC-3 RF signal input terminal of the RF
demodulator. Next, connect the optical (or coaxial) digital
signal output terminal of the RF demodulator to the OPTICAL
(or COAXIAL) digital signal input terminal of this unit.
This connection is necessary for sending audio signals
encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) from the LD player to
this unit.

It is also necessary to connect the LD player to this unit’s
analog audio signal input terminals regardless of the AC-3 RF
signal connection, for playing back an LD source with the
Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoded or in normal stereo (or
monaural).

If desired, you can also connect the digital signal output
terminal (for 2-channel audio signals) of the LD player to this
unit. If you will do so, connect it to the COAXIAL digital signal
input terminal of this unit, and connect the RF demodulator to
the OPTICAL digital signal input terminal of this unit.
By this connection, if the input mode of the DVD/LD source is
in “AUTO”, you can enjoy listening to sounds with the Dolby
Digital (AC-3) decoded when you play a disc encoded with the
Dolby Digital (AC-3) though signals are input to both OPTICAL
and COAXIAL digital signal input terminals of this unit
simultaneously (because signals input to the OPTICAL terminal
take priority of signals input to the COAXIAL terminal).
See page 29 for details about switching the input mode.

FM

ANT

AM

ANT

GND

75Ω UNBAL.

GND

MONITOR

OUT

DVD/LD TV/DBS

IN OUT

VCR

VIDEO SIGNALS VIDEO SIGNAL

MONITOR

OUT

IN OUT

VCR

ON SCREEN SELECTOR

S VIDEO VIDEO

REMOTE CONTROL

IN OUT

COAXIAL

DVD/LD

OPTICAL

DVD/LD TV/DBS

PCM/ DIGITAL IN

(AC–3 DIGITAL IN)

PHONO CD TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/DBS VCR

TAPE PB REC OUT

IN OUT

AUDIO SIGNAL

1 3 4

COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT

AC-3
RF OUT

AC-3
RF IN

ANALOG
OUT

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Notes on connecting with an LD player equipped with an AC-3 RF output

RF demodulator
(YAMAHA APD-1 etc.)

(U.S.A. model)

Notes

●

If your LD player has an OPTICAL digital output terminal
(for 2-channel audio signals), be sure not to connect it to
this unit’s OPTICAL digital input terminal. If you do so,
when you play a disc encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3),
the Dolby Digital (AC-3) will not be decoded because the 2­channel audio signals input to this unit’s OPTICAL digital
input terminal are selected prior to the signals encoded with
the Dolby Digital (AC-3) input to this unit’s COAXIAL digital
input terminal by way of an RF demodulator.

●

If, for example, you play a CD on the LD player (which can
play a CD also), there is no input to the OPTICAL terminal,
so the signals input to the COAXIAL terminal take priority. In
this case, switch off the RF demodulator to listen to CD
sound surely. However, if your RF demodulator is the
Yamaha model APD-1, you do not have to switch it off.

●

When you want to play a source encoded with the Dolby
Digital (AC-3) without decoding the Dolby Digital (AC-3),
you must switch off the power to the RF demodulator.

LD player

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If you have a video cassette recorder and a monitor equipped
with “S” (high-resolution) video terminals, those terminals can
be connected to this unit’s S VIDEO SIGNAL terminals.
Connect the video cassette recorder’s “S” video input and
output terminals to this unit’s S VIDEO SIGNAL VCR IN and
OUT terminals respectively, and connect the monitor’s “S”
video input terminal to this unit’s S VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR
OUT terminal. Otherwise, connect the video cassette
recorder’s composite video terminals to this unit’s composite
video terminals, and connect the monitor’s composite video
input terminal to this unit’s composite MONITOR OUT terminal.

Note
If video signals are sent to both S VIDEO SIGNAL input
and composite input terminals, the signals will be sent to
their respective output terminals.

MONITOR

OUT

DVD/LD TV/DBS

IN OUT

VCR

VIDEO SIGNALS VIDEO SIGNAL

MONITOR

OUT

IN OUT

VCR

ON SCREEN

SELECTOR

PAL NTSC

S VIDEO VIDEO

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

Video cassette recorder

Monitor TV

If you connect a video cassette recorder, LD player, video
monitor, etc. to this unit, you can display DSP program
names and information about other settings and adjustments
on the video monitor screen which is connected to the
composite VIDEO SIGNAL (or S VIDEO SIGNAL)
MONITOR OUT terminal of this unit. Information is
superimposed over the video image.
If there is no program material on the monitor, the
information will be displayed over a monochromatic
background.

By using the ON SCREEN SELECTOR S VIDEO/VIDEO
switch, select the video monitor connected to the S VIDEO

SIGNAL MONITOR OUT terminal or composite VIDEO
SIGNAL MONITOR OUT terminal on which you want to

display the screen display information.

ON SCREEN SELECTOR S VIDEO/VIDEO switch

S VIDEO: In this position, the screen display information is

displayed on the video monitor connected to the

S VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR OUT terminal.

VIDEO: In this position, the screen display information is

displayed on the video monitor connected to the
composite VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR OUT
terminal.

PAL/NTSC switch (China and General models only)

This unit is designed for use with the NTSC and PAL
television formats. Set this switch to the position for the
format your monitor TV employs.

PAL: Outputs signals in the PAL format no matter which

format (PAL or NTSC) of video signal is sent from
an external video unit to this unit.
Set to this position if your monitor TV employs the
PAL format.

NTSC: Outputs signals in the NTSC format no matter which

format (PAL or NTSC) of video signal is sent from
an external video unit to this unit.
Set to this position if your monitor TV employs the
NTSC format.

Note

Make sure to input a video signal which employs the same
format that your monitor TV employs, otherwise a picture will
not be played back normally.

ON SCREEN DISPLAY

(General model)

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CONNECTING SPEAKERS

MAIN CENTER REAR

(SURROUND)

OUTPUT

SUB

WOOFER

REAR

(SURROUND)

CENTER

CD

DUAL

SINGLE

CAUTION

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

MAIN

SPEAKERS

A

B

A

B

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I0dB 0dB

MAIN LEVEL

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

SINGLE: 6

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

DUAL: 3

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A OR B: 4

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A B: 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

SET BEFORE POWER ON

REAR

CENTER

MAIN

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

SINGLE: 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

DUAL: 4

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A OR B: 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A B:I6

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

REAR

CENTER

MAIN

Rear speaker Rear speaker

Center speaker

Main speakers B

Left

Right

Left

See the
next
page.

Right

Main speakers A

Subwoofer system

Left

Right

Note

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

Note on main speaker connections:

One or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit. If
you use only one speaker system, connect it to either the

SPEAKERS A or B terminals.

Note on a subwoofer connection:

You may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce low frequencies
or to output low bass sound from the subwoofer channel when
reproducing discrete signals.
Connect the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal of this unit to
the INPUT terminal of the subwoofer amplifier, and connect the
speaker terminals of the subwoofer amplifier to the subwoofer.
With some subwoofers, including the Yamaha Active Servo
Processing Subwoofer System, the amplifier and subwoofer
are in the same unit.

Note on center speaker connection:

One or two center speakers can be connected to this unit. If
you cannot place the center speaker on or under the TV, it is
recommended to use two center speakers and place them on
both sides of the TV to orient the center sound at the center
position. For connecting two center speakers, follow the
method shown below.

REAR

(SURROUND)

CENTER

CD

DUAL

SINGLE

Center speaker

Center speaker

(U.S.A. model)

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For connecting to the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals

Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)

➀

Unscrew the knob.

➁

Insert the bare wire.
[Remove approx. 5mm
(1/4”) insulation from
the speaker wires.]

➂

Tighten the knob and
secure the wire.

<U.S.A., Canada, China and General models only>

Banana Plug connections are also possible. Simply insert the
Banana Plug connector into the corresponding terminal.

For connecting to the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS
terminals

Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)

➀

Press the tab.

➁

Insert the bare wire.
[Remove approx. 5mm
(1/4”) insulation from
the speaker wires.]

➂

Release the tab and
secure the wire.

➁

➂

➀

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How to Connect:

Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire of the proper gauge, cut as short as possible. If the connections are
faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is correct, that is the + and –
markings are observed. If these wires are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.

Caution
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
this unit and/or speakers.

MAIN LEVEL switch

Normally set to “0 dB”. If desired, you can decrease the
output level at the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals by 10 dB by
setting this switch to “–10 dB”.

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I0 d B 0 dB

MAIN LEVEL