Yamaha RX-V990 User Manual

RX-V990

Natural Sound Stereo Receiver

Récepteur stéréo “Son Naturel”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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 An 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.

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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 enclosure damaged.
16 Servicing — The user should not attempt 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.

19 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

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

POWER SERIVCE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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.

CAUTION (FOR CANADA MODEL)

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

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE
“CLASS B” LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS
FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE
RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS OF THE
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.

FCC INFORMATION

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.

IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to

2.

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 of 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. 6600 Orangethorpe
Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620

The above statement apply ONLY to those products
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.

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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT

1 To ensure the finest performance, please read this

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

2 Install your unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from

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

3 Do not operate the unit upside-down. It may overheat,

possibly causing damage.

4 Never open the cabinet. If a foreign object drops into

the set, contact your dealer.

5 Do not use force on switches, knobs or cords. When

moving the set, first turn the unit off. Then gently
disconnect the power plug and the cords connecting to
other equipment. Never pull the cord itself.

6 Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents;

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

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

7 Always set the volume control to “–

the audio source play: increase the volume gradually to
an appropriate level after the play is started.

∞

” before starting

8 To prevent lightning damage, pull out the power cord

and remove the antenna cable during an electrical
storm.

9 Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on

common operating errors before concluding that your
unit is faulty.

10 Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlets on

the rear panel if that equipment requires more power
than the outlets are rated to provide.

11 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of

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

The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power
source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even
if the apparatus itself is turned off.

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.

Contents

PROFILE OF THIS UNIT....................................................7

SPEAKER SETUP FOR THIS UNIT...................................8

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS .......................................10

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

ADJUSTMENT BEFORE OPERATION............................18

BASIC OPERATIONS ......................................................21

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TUNING OPERATIONS ...................................................24

USING THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD

PROCESSOR (DSP) ........................................................28

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER .........................................33

REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER .............................34

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained.

• Remote Control Transmitter • Indoor FM Antenna

Remote

TRANSMIT

USER

YPC LEARN

/LEARN

SLEEP TV VCR AUX

POWER

SKIP

SEARCH

PAUSE/STOP

DECK

A/B

PRESET

—

SEARCH

REC/PAUSEREC MUTE TAPE 2 MON

SEARCH

PAUSE/STOP

CHAPTER/CH

DISPLAY

—

+

PRO LOGIC

RESET CLEAR

MOVIE THEATER

ENHANCED

1234

SURROUND

STADIUM

SPORTS

5678

HALL

CHURCH

910

CENTER LEVEL

DELAY

+

—

REAR LEVEL

+

—

DISC
SKIP

PLAY

A／B／C／D／E

+

STOP PLAY

DIR A DIR B

PLAY LD/TV

STOP

70mm TV

THEATER

JAZZ CLUB

ROCK

EFFECT

ON/OFF

DSP

+

TEST

TIME

MUTING

—

PHONO

CD

TUNER

TAPE 1

VCR 1

VCR 2

V–AUX

MASTER
VOLUME

+

—

• AM Loop Antenna

ENGLISH

• Batteries (size AA, LR6, UM-3)

• Adapter for F-type connector

• User Program Sheets

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Features

• Five Speaker Configuration
Front: 100 W + 100 W (8Ω) RMS Output Power,

0.015% THD, 20-20,000 Hz
120 W + 120 W (6Ω) RMS Output Power,

0.04% THD, 20-20,000 Hz (USA Model Only)

Center: 100 W (8Ω) RMS Output Power,

0.015% THD, 1 kHz

Rear: 25 W + 25 W (8Ω) RMS Output Power,

0.08% THD, 1 kHz

• Digital Sound Field Processor

10 Programs including “Cinema DSP” 70mm Movie Theater

• 5 Channel Discrete Input for Dolby Surround Digital AC-3

• Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby Pro Logic Surround

• Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Output Balance Adjustment

• 3 Center Channel Modes (NORMAL/WIDE/PHANTOM)

• 40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning

• Automatic Preset Tuning (FM only)

• Preset Station Shifting Capability (Preset Editing)

• IF Count Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning System

• Video Signal Input/Output Capability

• SLEEP Timer

• Remote Control Capability

• Program and status messages superimposed on connected video monitor

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PROFILE OF THIS UNIT

You are the proud owner of a Yamaha stereo receiver –an extremely sophisticated audio component. The Digital
Sound Field Processor (DSP) built into this unit takes full advantage of Yamaha’s undisputed leadership in the
field of digital audio processing to bring you a whole new world of listening experiences. Follow the instructions in
this manual carefully when setting up your system, and this unit will sonically transform your room into a totally
new listening environments –movie theater, concert hall, and so on. In addition, you get incredible realism from
Dolby-encoded video sources using the built-in Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder.
Please read this owner’s manual carefully and store it in a safe place for later reference.

Digital Sound Field Processing

ENGLISH

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

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder program lets
you experience the dramatic realism and impact of
Dolby Surround movie theater sound in your own
home. Dolby Pro Logic gets its name from its profes­sional-grade steering logic circuitry, which provides
greater effective front and rear channel separation for
a much higher degree of realism than the “passive”
Dolby Surround circuits found in less sophisticated
home audio/video equipment. Dolby Pro Logic
Surround provides a true center channel, so that there
are four independent channels, unlike passive Dolby
Surround which has in effect only three channels: left,
right, and rear. This center channel allows listeners

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 venues
such as an actual concert hall, theater, etc. to allow
you to accurately recreate one of several actual live
performance environments, all in your own home.

seated in even less-than-ideal positions to hear the
dialog originating from action on the screen while
getting a stereo effect as well.
This Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder employs a
digital signal processing system. This system in­creases sound stability at each channel and minimizes
crosstalk between channels compared to conventional
analog Dolby signal processing.
In addition, this unit features a built-in automatic
input balance control. This circuit always presents
you the best surround conditions without performing
manual adjustments.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround + DSP

You can also enjoy Dolby Pro Logic with two modes
of Digital Sound field processing. These combinations
expand the surround effect. One is the “EN­HANCED” Dolby Pro Logic Surround which recre­ates the surround effect of the 35 mm film movie
theater. The other is the sound field program ”70 mm
MOVIE THEATER”. Which recreates the listening
experience of a 70mm film theater.

Directional Enhancement Circuit + DSP

The newly featured directional enhancement circuit
expands and focuses the digital sound field by
emphasizing position of sound.
This effect puts you in the midst of the action, while
centering and focusing your attention to the screen.
This circuit is available on the sound field program
“TV THEATER” and “SPORTS”.

CINEMA DSP

The YAMAHA “CINEMA DSP” logo indicates
these programs are created by the combination of
Dolby Pro Logic and YAMAHA DSP technology.

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SPEAKER SETUP FOR THIS UNIT

Main L Main R

DialogueDialogue

Surround soundSurround sound

Dialogue

Surround sound

Rear L Rear R

SPEAKERS TO BE USED

This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a fivespeaker configuration. The speakers to be
used with this unit will be front speakers, rear speakers, and a center speaker.
The front speakers are used for the main source sound. These are usually a much larger, high-quality loudspeaker
than you will use for the surround sound effects. The center speaker is used for the center sound (dialog, etc.)
encoded with the Dolby Surround. And the rear speakers are used for special effects that enhance the surround
sound. The rear and center speakers do not need to be equal to the front speakers. However, all the speakers
should have high enough power handling to accept the maximum output of this unit.

SPEAKER CONFIGURATION

Five-Speaker Configuration

This configuration is the most effective and recom­mended one. In this configuration, the center speaker
is used for dialog when you select the digital sound
field program DOLBY PRO LOGIC, DOLBY PRO
LOGIC ENHANCED, 70mm MOVIE THEATER, TV
THEATER, or SPORTS.

• Set the center channel mode to the “NORMAL” or

“WIDE” position. (For details, refer to page 19.)

Main L Center Main R

Dialogue

Dialogue

Surround sound

Surround sound

Rear L

Rear R

Four-Speaker Configuration

The center speaker is not used in this configuration. If
the digital sound field program DOLBY PRO LOGIC,
DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED, 70mm MOVIE
THEATER, TV THEATER, or SPORTS is selected, the
center sound along with the front effects are output
from the left and the right front speakers. However,
the sound effect of other programs can be the same as
that of the other configurations.

• Be sure to set the center channel mode to the
“PHANTOM” position. (For details, refer to page

19.)

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SPEAKER PLACEMENT

The recommended speaker configuration, the five-speaker configuration, will require two speaker pairs: front
speakers and rear speakers, plus a center speaker. When you place these speakers, refer to the following:

Front: In normal position. (The position of a standard

stereo speaker setup)

Center: Precisely between the front speakers. (To avoid

interference with TV sets, use a magnetically
shielded speaker.) When two center speakers are
used, place these to the right and left of your TV
set or video monitor.

Rear: Behind your listening position, facing slightly

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

Front L

Center

Front R

Rear R

Rear L

ENGLISH

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

1

2

NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER

POWER

A/B/C/D/E

SPEAKERS

AB

PHONES

MEMORY

MAN’L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN’L MONO

TONE

BYPASS

ON

OFF

TUNING

EDIT

MODE

BASS

EXTENSION

ON

OFF

RX–V990

ENHANCED

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

A

B

I 2345678

DOWN

FM/AM

TUNING

BASS TREBLE BALANCE

l

2

3

4

55

UP

0

l

2

3

4

PRESET STATIONS

CENTER

MODE

DELAY TIME

0

l

2

3

4

55

l

2

3

4

CINEMA DSP

CINEMA DSP

PHANTOM

CENTER REAR

0

l

2

3

4

55

L

PRO LOGIC

LEVEL

REC OUT

SOURCE

LD/TV

l

2

VCR 1

VCR 2

3

VIDEO AUX

4

R

TAPE 1

TUNER

PHONO

CD

1 POWER

Press to turn the RX-V990 on and off.

2 SPEAKERS A, B

Press button A or B to select a set of speakers.
(Press both buttons to select two sets of speakers,
or leave them off for headphone use.)

3 PHONES

Connect a set of headphones for private listening.
(Turn off the speakers 2 and the Digital Sound
Field Processor D. See page 23 for details; turn the
volume down to protect your hearing.)

4 TONE BYPASS

Press to bypass the Treble, and Bass controls (to
evaluate tone enhancements. See page 23 for
details).

5 BASS EXTENSION

Press to boost the low end frequencies to increase
the sound of the bass. See page 23 for details.

6 Tuner Section

Use the Tuner controls to store and select up to 40
AM or FM preset stations.

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345 7 8960A

A/B/C/D/E - Repeatedly press this button to turn
through pages A through E to enter, edit, or select
preset stations in memory. Each page offers 8
presets.
PRESET STATIONS - Press button 1 through 8 to
access any of the 40 preset stations (used in
conjunction with the A/B/C/D/E button).
MEMORY - Press to place a new preset station in
memory.

EDIT - Press to edit preset stations.
TUNING MODE - Press to select the tuning mode

: Automatic or Manual.
FM/AM - Press to select FM or AM radio
reception.
TUNING - Press “Up” or “Down” to tune to the
frequency of the radio station you desire.

7 BASS

Turn to increase or decrease the low frequencies
(bass). See page 23 for details.

8 TREBLE

Turn to increase or decrease the high frequencies
(treble). See page 23 for details.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

TAPE 2

MONITOR

TAPE 1

TUNER CD PHONO

ENGLISH

VIDEO AUX

PRO LOGIC

ROCK

CONCERT

VCR 2 VCR 1

DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR

ENHANCED

JAZZ CLUB

70mm

MOVIE THEATER

CHURCH

8 VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R

TV

THEATER

CONCERT

HALL

VIDEO AUX

BC

LD/TV

2CH/5CH DISCRT

SPORTS

EFFECT

STADIUM

40

34

50

28

60

24

70

VOLUME

l8

20

l6

–dB

E

D

l4

l2

l0

8

6

4

3

2

l

0

9 DSP Adjustment Control Section

CENTER MODE - When you are using Dolby Pro­Logic, this button selects one of the three center
channel modes.
DELAY TIME - Increase (+) or decrease (–) the
delay time for each sound field D.
LEVEL (CENTER, REAR) - Adjust the level of the
Center and Rear channels to achieve the best sound.

0 BALANCE

Turn to adjust the relative volume of the left and
right Front channels. See page 23 for details.

A REC OUT Selector

Use the Rec Out Selector to choose the source you
want to record. You can listen to another source
using the Input Selector E while recording. Set the
Rec Out Selector to “Source” when you want to
simultaneously record and listen to the input
source.

B VIDEO AUX Input

Connect a video source (camcorder, etc) to this
convenient front panel input. See page 16 for
details.

C VOLUME

Turn to adjust the master volume level of all
channels.

D DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR

Press the “Effect” button, then press one of the 10
DSP surround buttons to simulate various acoustic
environments. To turn off the surround sound,
press the “Effect” button again. See page 28 for
details.

E Input Selector

Press one of the input select buttons to select the
source you wish to hear and watch.
To listen to a 5CH DISCRT SOURCE, press the
LD/TV button so that “5CH DISCRT” appears on
the display. See page 30 for details.

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CONNECTIONS

CAUTION
Before attempting to make any connections to or from this unit, be sure to first switch OFF the power to this
unit and to any other components to which connections are being made.

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.

1

,

2

,

3

* If you have YAMAHA audio/video unit numbered as

easily by making sure to connect the output ( or input) terminals of each unit to the same-numbered terminals of
this unit.

,

etc. on the rear panel, connections can be made

Turntable

GND

Tape deck 1

Tape deck 2

LINE OUT

LINE IN
LINE OUT

LINE IN

AM

ANT

GND

FM

ANT

GND

75Ω UNBAL.

Compact disc player

OUTPUT

AUDIO SIGNAL

PHONO

1

CD

3

TAPE

PB

TAPE 1

4

REC
OUT

3

TAPE

PB

TAPE 2

4

REC
OUT

FRONT

IN

FRONT

OUT

0dB

FRONT

LEVEL

10dB

-

AUDIO SIGNAL

5CH

DISCRT

INPUT

Video cassette recorder 1

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO SIGNAL

IN

VCR 1

OUT

IN

VCR 2

OUT

LD/TV

LD/TV
MAIN

LD/TV

CENTER

LD/TV

SURROUND

VIDEO

IN

VCR 1

OUT

IN

VCR 2

OUT

LD/TV

MONITOR

OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO IN

Video cassette recorder 2

AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

Monitor TV

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AUDIO OUT

LD Player

VIDEO OUT

CONNECTING SPEAKERS

Connect the respective speakers to this unit as shown below:

Front speakers A

Right Left

ENGLISH

Rear speakers

Right Left

VIDEO SIGNAL

S VIDEO

IN

VCR 1

OUT

IN

VCR 2

OUT

LD/TV

MONITOR

OUT

LOW

PASS

fo:200Hz

A

B

CENTER

OUT

A OR B: 5ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

Right Left

Front speakers B

Note on front speaker connection:

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

OUTPUT

REAR OUT

FRONT

A

+

B:l2ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

SPEAKERS

REAR

8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

CENTER

CC

DD

C

C+D

C: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

C

+

D: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

Center speaker(s)

Note:

Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on
the rear of this unit.
For connecting to the SPEAKER terminals

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.
When connecting two center speakers, be sure to
press the CENTER speaker switch into the “C+D”
position( ). When you use a single center speaker, set
the switch to the “C” position ( ).

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, + and – mark­ings are observed. If these wires are reversed, the
sound will be unnatural and will lack bass.

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

Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)

1 Unscrew the knob.
2 Insert the bare wire.

2

1

3

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

3 Tighten the knob and

secure the wire.

Banana Plug connections are also possible. Simply insert
the Banana Plug connector into the corresponding termi­nal. (Not available on Singapore model.)

Note:

Use only single type banana plug cable.

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ABOUT THE ACCESSORY TERMINALS

OUTPUT

LOW

PASS

1

fo:200Hz

1 LOW PASS terminal

This terminal is for output to a monaural amplifier
driving a subwoofer. Frequencies above 200␣ Hz are
filtered out so that only the bass range remains.
The output signal is from the front and center
channels.
You may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce the
bass frequencies.
Connect the LOW PASS terminal 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.

CENTER

OUT

2

REAR OUT

3

2 CENTER OUTPUT terminal

This terminal is for center channel line output.
There is no connection to this terminal when you
use the built-in amplifier.
However, if you drive a center speaker with an
external power amplifier, connect the input
terminal of the external amplifier to this terminal.

3 REAR OUTPUT terminals

These terminals are for rear channel line output.
There is no connection to these terminals when
you use the built-in amplifier.
However, if you drive rear speakers with an
external stereo power amplifier, connect the input
terminals of the external amplifier (MAIN IN or
AUX terminals of a power amplifier or an inte­grated amplifier) to these terminals.

GND terminal (For turntable use)

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

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED UNSWITCHED

2 SWITCHED OUTLETS and 1
UNSWITCHED OUTLET (USA,
Canada models)

120V 60Hz

120W MAX. TOTAL

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 POWER switch or the provided remote
control transmitter’s POWER key. These outlets will
supply power to any connected component whenever
this unit is turned on.

14

GND

120V 60Hz

200W MAX.

(USA model)

The maximum power (total power consumption of
components) that can be connected to the SWITCHED
AC OUTLET(S) is 120 watts.
The power to the UNSWITCHED outlets cannot be
controlled by this unit’s POWER switch or the
provided remote control transmitter’s POWER key.
(USA, Canada models only).

The maximum power (power consumption of compo­nent) that can be connected to the UNSWITCHED AC
OUTLET is 200 watts (USA model), 180 watts
(Canada model).

TAPE 2

TAPE 2

4

REC
OUT

LD/TV
MAIN

ENGLISH

4

5

6

FRONT

IN

FRONT

OUT

FRONT

LEVEL

-

4 FRONT CH — MAIN␣ IN terminals

These terminals are for line input to the built-in
front channel amplifier. Leave the jumper bars
connected to the PRE␣ OUT terminals when you use
the built-in amplifier.
However, if you drive front speakers with an
external stereo power amplifier, remove the
jumper bars.

5 FRONT␣ CH — PRE␣ OUT terminals

These terminals are for front main channel line
output. Leave the jumper bars connected to the
MAIN␣ IN terminals when you use the built-in
amplifier.
However, if you drive front speakers with an
external stereo power amplifier, remove the
jumper bars and connect the input terminals of the
external amplifier (MAIN IN or AUX terminals of
a power amplifier or an integrated amplifier) to
these terminals.

0dB

10dB

5CH

DISCRT

INPUT

LD/TV

CENTER

LD/TV

SURROUND

7

75CH DISCRT INPUT terminals

These terminals are used with a Dolby Surround
AC-3 decoder. Connect the main audio output of
the decoder to the LD/TV MAIN input terminals,
the center channel audio output to the LD/TV
CENTER input terminal, and the surround audio
output to the LD/TV SURROUND input termi­nals.

Note:

The 5CH DISCRT INPUT terminals are for used with an
AC-3 decoder.
When you use a Dolby Surround AC-3 decoder, the LFE
(Low Frequency Effect channel) signal coming from the
AC-3 decoder to this unit must be mixed with the main
output signal. Refer to your AC-3 decoder’s operating
manual for information about mixing these signals mode.

6 FRONT LEVEL switch

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

15

CONNECTING S␣ VIDEO TERMINALS

If your video cassette recorder, video disc player, monitor, etc., are equipped with “S” (high-resolution) video
terminals, connect them to this unit’s S␣ VIDEO terminals. Otherwise, use the composite video terminals of the unit.

Note:

• If video signals are sent to both the S␣ VIDEO input and composite input terminals, the input signals will be sent to the
respective S␣ VIDEO output and composite output terminals independently.

VIDEO SIGNAL

S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO IN

Video Cassette recorder 2

VIDEO

VIDEO

IN

IN

VCR 1

OUT

IN

VCR 2

OUT

LD/TV

MONITOR

OUT

S VIDEO

S VIDEO
IN

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO OUT

Video Cassette recorder 1

VIDEO
OUT

VIDEO OUT

LD player

Monitor TV

ON SCREEN DISPLAY

If you connect a video cassette recorder, video disc player, monitor, etc., to this unit, you can display DSP
program names and information about the other settings and adjustments on the video monitor screen. This
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.

Notes:

• If you use a video monitor that is connected to both the S␣ VIDEO and composite terminals, the screen display informa­tion is only output from the S␣ VIDEO terminals.

• When no video signal is input to any of the S␣ VIDEO or composite video input terminals, the screen display information
is output from the S␣ VIDEO and composite MONITOR OUT terminals with a monochromatic background.

CONNECTING TO VIDEO AUX TERMINALS (FRONT PANEL)

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

VIDEO AUX

8 VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R

16

AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO OUT

R

L

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

8 VIDEO

Camcorder

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

Orient so that the best
reception is obtained.

• Each antenna should be connected to the designated terminals correctly, referring to the following diagram.

• Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas will probably provide
sufficient signal strength. Nevertheless, a properly installed outdoor antenna will give clearer reception than an
indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may result in improvement.

Outdoor AM antenna

Outdoor FM antenna

ENGLISH

75-ohm
coaxial cable

300-ohm
feeder

75-ohm/300-ohm
antenna adapter

AM

ANT

GND

FM

ANT

GND

75Ω UNBAL.

AUDIO SIGNAL

PHONO

1

CD

3

TAPE

PB

TAPE 1

4

REC
OUT

3

TAPE

PB

TAPE 2

4

REC
OUT

FRONT

IN

FRONT

OUT

LEVEL

0dB

10dB

-

FRONT

AM loop
antenna
(included)

Indoor FM
antenna
(included)

Ground

Connecting the AM loop antenna

123

➀

➂

➁

• The AM loop antenna should be placed apart from the main unit. The antenna may be hung on a wall.

• The AM loop antenna should be kept connected, even if an outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit.

GND terminal

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

Notes:

• When connecting the indoor FM
antenna, insert its connector into the
FM ANT terminal firmly.

• If you need an outdoor FM antenna to
improve FM reception quality, either
300-ohm feeder or coaxial cable may be
used. In locations troubled by electrical
interference, coaxial cable is preferable.

17

ADJUSTMENT BEFORE OPERATION

SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT

This procedure lets you adjust the sound output level balance between the front, center, and rear speakers using
the built-in test tone generator. With this adjustment, the sound 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 adjustment of each speaker output level should be done at your listening position with the remote control
transmitter. Otherwise, the result may not be satisfactory.

1

TRANSMIT

USER

YPC LEARN

/LEARN

SLEEP TV VCR AUX

POWER

6

234

DECK

SKIP

SEARCH

A/B

SEARCH

SEARCH

DISC
SKIP

PAUSE/STOP

PRESET

A／B／C／D／E

+

—

STOP PLAY

DIR A DIR B

REC/PAUSEREC MUTE TAPE 2 MON

PAUSE/STOP

PHONO

PLAY

CD

TUNER

TAPE 1

PLAY LD/TV

* If you have a video monitor connected to this unit, you should use it to display the on screen information. The

easy-to-read information will help you to perform this adjustment.

5

Note:

Before adjustment, make sure that the mute circuit is not engaged. While mute is engaged, no sound will be heard and an
indicator on the master VOLUME control flashes. See page 23 for details.

4

1

Set to the “∞” position.

2

Set to the “0” position.

3

Set to the “0” position.

VOLUME

l6

l8

l4

20

24

28

34

40

50

60

70

BASS TREBLE

l0l

2

2

3

3

4

4

55

2

3

l2

0

–dB

2

3

4

BALANCE

l0l

2

3

4

4

55

LR

l0

8

6

4

3

2

l

l0l

2

3

4

55

Set the remote YPC-USER-LEARN switch to the “YPC”
position.

USER

YPC LEARN

For detailed information about the remote control transmitter,
refer to “REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER” on page 34.

5

POWER

Press the POWER
switch to turn on the
power.

6

Select the main speakers to be used.

SPEAKERS
AB

• If you use two main speaker systems, press both the A and
B switches.

18

ENGLISH

7

Select the center channel output mode according to your

7

speaker configuration.
(Refer to “SPEAKER CONFIGURATION” on page 8.)

CENTER

MODE

NORMAL

WIDE

PHANTOM

9

PRO LOGIC

SPORTS

CHURCH

RESET CLEAR

MASTER
VOLUME

+

—

CHAPTER/CH

—

+

ENHANCED

1234

SURROUND

STADIUM

5678

HALL

910

CENTER LEVEL

+

—

REAR LEVEL

+

—

DISPLAY

70mm TV

MOVIE THEATER

ROCK

DSP

+

DELAY

TIME

—

STOP

THEATER

JAZZ CLUB

EFFECT

ON/OFF

TEST

MUTING

VCR 1

VCR 2

V–AUX

MASTER
VOLUME

+

—

9
8

Turn up the volume using the remote
control transmitter.
You will hear a test tone (like pink
noise) from the left front speaker, then
the center speaker, then the right front
speaker, and then the rear speakers, for
about two seconds each. The display
changes as shown below.

8

TEST

Press the TEST button to run the Dolby
test.

In step 7, when you select the center mode, note the
following.

Five speaker configuration

NORMAL: Select this mode when you use a

center speaker that is smaller than the
front main speakers. In this mode, the
bass tone will be output from the
front speakers.

WIDE: Select this mode when your center

speakers are approximately the same
size as the front speakers.

Four speaker configuration

PHANTOM: Select this mode when you do not

have a center speaker. The center
channel sound will be output from
the left and right font speakers.

• If your video monitor is on, the state of the test tone output
is also shown by an image of an audio listening room on the
screen.

• The test tone from the left rear speaker and the right rear
speaker will be heard at the same time.

19

10

12

11

11
12

CHAPTER/CH

DISPLAY

—

+

70mm TV

PRO LOGIC

SPORTS

CHURCH

RESET CLEAR

MOVIE THEATER

ENHANCED

1234

SURROUND

STADIUM

5678

HALL

910

CENTER LEVEL

+

—

REAR LEVEL

+

—

DELAY

ROCK

TIME

DSP

THEATER

JAZZ CLUB

EFFECT

+

MUTING

—

STOP

ON/OFF

TEST

VCR 1

VCR 2

V–AUX

MASTER
VOLUME

+

—

13

Adjust the BALANCE control so that the test tone sound

10

output level of the left front speaker and the right front
speaker are the same.

BALANCE

l0l

2

2

3

Adjust the test tone sound output level of the center

11

3

4

4

55

LR

speaker to be at the same level as that of the front
speakers with the CENTER LEVEL keys.

CENTER

Adjust the sound output level of the rear speakers to be

12

LEVEL

at the same level as that of the front speakers with the
REAR LEVEL keys.

REAR

LEVEL

Cancel the test tone.

13

TEST

PRO LOGIC

The previous mode is selected.

Notes:

• Once you have completed these adjustments, you can
adjust whole sound level on your audio system by using
the VOLUME control (or the MASTER VOLUME keys
on the remote control transmitter).

• If you use external power amplifiers, their volume
controls may also need to be adjusted to achieve the
proper balance.

If there is insufficient sound output from the center
and rear speakers, you may decrease the front speaker
output level by setting the FRONT LEVEL switch on
the rear panel to “–10 dB”.

Note:

• If the center channel mode is in the “PHANTOM”
position, the sound output level of the center speaker
cannot be adjusted. This is because in this mode, the
center sound is automatically output from the left and
right front speakers.

• If you press the LEVEL +/– switch without previously
pressing the CENTER, or REAR switch, the last
channel selected will be changed.

20

To play a source

1

Set to the “∞” position.

2

Press the POWER switch
to turn on the power.

BASIC OPERATIONS

ENGLISH

2 3

1,6

4

5

Play the source. (For detailed information on the tuning

VOLUME

l6

l8

l4

20

24

28

34

40

50

60

70

l2

l0

8

6

4

3

2

l

0

–dB

POWER

operation, refer to page 24.)

6

Adjust to the desired output level.

28

34

40

50

60

24

70

20

VOLUME

l6

l8

–dB

l4

l2

l0

8

6

4

3

2

l

0

3

Select the desired input source by using the input selector
buttons. (For video sources, turn the video monitor ON.)

TAPE 2

MONITOR

VIDEO AUX

TUNER CD PHONOTAPE 1

VCR 2 VCR 1

LD/TV

• The name of the selected input source will appear on the

display.

4

Select the front speakers to be used.

SPEAKERS
AB

• If you use two front speaker systems, press both the A and

B switches.

If desired, adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE
controls, etc. (refer to page 23) and use the digital
sound field processor. (Refer to page 28.)

Notes on using the input selector buttons

• Note that pressing on each input selector button selects
the source which is connected to the corresponding input
terminals on the rear panel.

• To select the source connected to the VIDEO AUX
terminals on the front panel, press VIDEO AUX.

• The selection of TAPE 2 MONITOR cannot be canceled
by pressing another input selector button. To cancel it,
press TAPE 2 MONITOR again.
When you select a button other than TAPE 2 MONI-
TOR, make sure that TAPE 2 MONITOR is not
accidently selected as well.

• If you select the input selector button for a video source
without canceling the selection of TAPE 2 MONITOR,
the playback result will be the video image from the video
source and the sound from the audio tape.

• Once you play a video source, its video image will not be
interrupted even if the input selector button for an audio
source is selected.

• For the LD/TV input selector button, refer to Page 30.

To turn off the power
Press the POWER switch again.

21

1

To record a source to tape (or dub from tape to tape)

1 Select the source to be recorded.

REC OUT

SOURCE

LD/TV

TAPE 1

VCR 1

VCR 2

Play the source and press the corresponding input

2

selector, then turn the VOLUME control up to confirm
the input source. (For detailed information on the tuning
operations, refer to page 24.)

TAPE 2

MONITOR

TAPE 1

TUNER CD PHONO

VIDEO AUX

VCR 2 VCR 1

3

Set the tape deck or VCR to the recording mode.

4

To monitor a source selected by the REC OUT selector,
press the corresponding input selector button.

LD/TV

TUNER

CD

PHONOVIDEO AUX

VOLUME

l6

l8

l4

20

l2

24

28

34

40

50

60

70

l0

8

6

4

3

2

l

0

–dB

2

Note:

• When the REC OUT selector is set to “SOURCE”, the
source selected by the input selector buttons is output
through the TAPE 1-REC OUT, the TAPE 2-REC
OUT , the VCR 1-OUT, and the VCR 2-OUT
terminals.

• When the REC OUT selector is set to something other
than “SOURCE” and you press an input selector
button other than the one you pressed in step 2, the
recording source will not be changed and you can enjoy
another source while recording.

• To record from tape deck 2, set the REC OUT selector to
SOURCE, and press the TAPE 2/MONITOR input
selector.

• If the tape deck connected to the TAPE 2 REC OUT
terminal has 3-head monitoring capability, you can
monitor the signal just recorded on the tape by pressing
the TAPE 2/MONITOR switch.

• DSP, VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE
control settings have no effect on the material being
recorded.

• Signals connected to the 5CH DISCRT INPUT are not
output to the tape decks or video recorders.
To record the signals from an LD player, you must
connect the player to the LD/TV terminals.

22

Selecting the SPEAKERS system

MUTING

VOLUME

l6

l8

20

24

28

34

40

50

60

70

l4

l2

l0

8

6

4

3

2

l

0

–dB

ON/OFF

EFFECT

V–AUX

MASTER
VOLUME

—

+

TEST

+

+

+

—

—

—

DSP

HALLCHURCH

CENTER LEVEL

REAR LEVEL

DELAY

TIME

JAZZ CLUB

STADIUM

SPORTS

ROCK

5678

910

RESET CLEAR

Flash

MUTING

PHONES

ENGLISH

Using the TONE BYPASS switch

Because one or two speaker systems (as front speak­ers) can be connected to this unit, the SPEAKERS
switches allow you to select speaker system A or B, or
both at once.

SPEAKERS
AB

Adjusting the BALANCE control

Adjust the balance of the output volume to the left
and right speakers to compensate for sound imbal­ance caused by speaker location or listening room
conditions.

BALANCE

0

l

2

3

4

LR

l

2

3

4

55

Note:

This control is effective only for the sound from the front
speakers.

Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls

Press this switch to revert instantly to the flat states of
the BASS and TREBLE controls without changing the
setting of these controls.

TONE

BYPASS

ON

OFF

Using the BASS EXTENSION switch

You can boost bass frequency response by setting this
switch to the “ON” position. This switch is effective
only on the sound from the front speakers.

BASS

EXTENSION

ON

OFF

MUTING Key (Remote Transmitter)

Press this key to mute the master volume. While mute
is engaged, an indicator on the master VOLUME
control flashes. Press again to un-mute the master
volume.

BASS

Turn this clockwise to increase (or counter-clockwise
to decrease) the low frequency response.

TREBLE

Turn this clockwise to increase (or counter-clockwise
to decrease) the high frequency response.

BASS TREBLE

0

l

2

l

3

4

55

2

3

4

l

2

3

4

55

Note:

These controls are effective only for the sound from the
front speakers.

When you listen with headphones

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. You
can listen to the sound to be output from the front
speakers through headphones.
When listening with headphones privately, set both
the SPEAKERS A and B switches to the OFF position
and switch off the digital sound field processor (so
that no DSP program name is illuminated on the
display) by pressing the EFFECT switch.

0

l

2

3

4

23

TUNING OPERATIONS

Normally, if station signals are strong and there is no interference, quick automatic-search tuning (AUTOMATIC
TUNING) is possible. However, if signals of the station you want to select are weak, you must tune to it manually
(MANUAL TUNING).

1,

2,

3,4,

AUTOMATIC TUNING MANUAL TUNING

Select the reception band (FM or AM) while watching

1

the display.

FM/AM

Select the reception band (FM or AM) while watching
the display.

FM/AM

or

FM

2

3

TUNING

MODE

DOWN

TUNING

AM

AUTO
TUNING

UP

To tune to a higher frequency, press the right side once.
To tune to a lower frequency, press the left side once.

4

If the station where tuning search stops is not the desired
one, press again.

DOWN

TUNING

UP

or

FM

TUNING

MODE

AM

“AUTO TUNING” goes off.

Tune to a desired station manually.

DOWN

TUNING

UP

• To continue tuning search, press and hold the button.

Note:

If you tune to an FM station manually, it is received in
monaural mode automatically to increase the signal quality.

• If the tuning search does not stop at the desired station
(because the signals of the station are weak), change to the
MANUAL TUNING method.

AM
FM

1

STEREO

20

0

Display information

24

kHz

MHz

40 60

1 Displays the band and frequency of the received

station.

2 Lights up when an FM stereo broadcast is received

2

3

l00

in stereo.

3 Indicates the signal level of the received station.

PRESET TUNING

Manual Preset Tuning

This unit can store station frequencies (selected by tuning operation) by using the preset station buttons. With this
function, you can select any desired station by only pressing the corresponding preset station button. Up to 40
stations (8 stations x 5 pages) can be stored.

2, 4,

3

To program stations To recall a preset station

ENGLISH

1

Tune to a desired station.
(Refer to the previous page for tuning procedure.)

Select a desired page (A - E) of preset station buttons

2

while watching the display.

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET

FM

MEMORY

3

PRESET

FM

MEMORY

Flashes for about 5 seconds.

4

Press a preset station button before the “MEMORY”
prompt on the display switches off.

I 2345678

PRESET STATIONS

PRESET

FM

Shows the displayed station has been
programmed to A1.

MHz

MHz

MHz

Select the page of preset station buttons.

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET

Select the desired preset station button.

I 2345678

PRESET STATIONS

PRESET

FM

MHz

Notes:

• A new setting can be programmed in place of the former
one.

• For presets, the setting of the reception mode (stereo or
monaural) is stored along with the station frequency.

Memory back-up

The memory back-up circuit prevents the pro­grammed data from being lost even if the POWER
switch is set off or the power plug is disconnected
from the AC outlet or the power is cut due to tempo­rary power failure. If, however, the power is cut for
more than one week, the memory may be erased. If
so, it can be re-programmed by simply following the
PRESET TUNING steps.

• In the same way, program other stations to A2, A3, to A8.

• You can program more stations to the preset station buttons
on other pages in the same way by selecting other pages in
step 2.

25

Automatic Preset Tuning

You can also make use of an automatic preset tuning function for FM stations only. By this function, this unit
performs automatic tuning and stores FM stations with strong signals sequentially. Up to 40 stations are stored
automatically in the same way as in the manual preset tuning method on page 25.

To program stations

1

2

FM/AM

MEMORY

3

2

3

1

FM

PRESET

FM

MEMORY

Press and hold for about 3 seconds.
Flashes

DOWN

TUNING

UP

MHz

STEREO

40 60

20

0

l00

If you want to store the first station received by the
automatic preset tuning to a desired preset station
number.

If, for example, you want to store the first received
station to C5, select “C5” by using the A/B/C/D/E
button and the preset station buttons after pressing
the MEMORY button in step 2. Then press the
TUNING button. The first received station is stored to
C5, and next stations to C6, C7, etc., sequentially.
If stations are stored up to E8, the automatic preset
tuning is finished automatically.

When the automatic preset tuning is finished

The display shows the frequency of the last preset
station.
Check the contents and the number of preset stations
by following the procedure of the section “To recall a
preset station” on page 25.

To tune to higher frequencies, press right side once.
To tune to lower frequencies, press left side once.

• If the TUNING button is not pressed, in a while the
automatic preset tuning begins automatically toward higher
frequencies.
The automatic preset tuning begins from the frequency
currently displayed. Received stations are programmed to
A1, A2, to A8 sequentially.

• If more than 8 stations are received, they are also
programmed to the preset station numbers on other pages
(B, C, D and E) in that order.

26

To recall a preset station

Simply follow the procedure of the section “To recall
a preset station” on page 25.

Notes

• You can replace a preset station by another FM or AM
station manually by simply following the procedure of
the section “To program stations” on page 25.

• If the number of received stations is not enough to be
stored up to E8, the search is finished automatically
when it reaches the highest frequency after searching
through all frequencies.

• With this function, only FM stations with sufficient
signal strength are stored automatically. If the station
you want to program is weak in signal strength, tune to
it in monaural manually and program it by following the
procedure of the section “To program stations” on page

25.

Exchanging Preset Stations

You can exchange the places of two preset stations with each other as shown below.

2,4

(Example)

If you want to shift the preset station on E1 to A5, and
vice versa.

1

Recall the preset station on E1 (by following the method
of “To recall a preset station” on page 25).

ENGLISH

2

3

4

EDIT

MEMORY

Next, recall the preset station on A5 by following the
procedure in step 1.

MEMORY

EDIT

Shows the exchange of stations is completed.

MEMORY

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USING THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP)

This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital sound field processor, which allows you to expand
and shape the audio sound field from both the audio and video sources, for a theater-like experience in the listen­ing/viewing room.
This digital sound field processor has 10 programs; 8 programs for digital sound field processing and 2 programs
for the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound system (DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED).
You can create an excellent audio sound field by selecting the suitable program and adding desired adjustments. In
addition, when the DOLBY PRO LOGIC, DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED, or 70␣ mm MOVIE THEATER pro­gram is selected, the built-in automatic input balance control functions. This presents you the best surround
condition without manual adjustment.

1

RX–V990

345 6 78

CENTER

MODE

2

3

4

2

CINEMA DSP

ENHANCED

CINEMA DSP

PHANTOM

PRESET STATIONS

DELAY TIME

TREBLE BALANCE

0

l

l

2

3

4

55

CENTER REAR

0

l

2

3

4

55

L

PRO LOGIC

LEVEL

REC OUT

l

R

LD/TV

2

VCR 1

VCR 2

3

VIDEO AUX

4

34 5 6

1CENTER MODE

Selects the center channel output mode. (For details, refer to page 19.)

2Displays your selection on the DSP or other informations.

SOURCE

TAPE 1

TUNER

PHONO

CD

TAPE 2

MONITOR

TAPE 1

TUNER CD PHONO

VIDEO AUX

PRO LOGIC

ROCK

CONCERT

VCR 2 VCR 1

DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR

70mm

TV

ENHANCED

JAZZ CLUB

8 VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R

THEATER

MOVIE THEATER

CONCERT

HALL

CHURCH

VIDEO AUX

2CH/5CH DISCRT

SPORTS

EFFECT

LD/TV

STADIUM

HALL

CHURCH

910

CENTER LEVEL

—

REAR LEVEL

—

RESET CLEAR

EFFECT

MASTER

ON/OFF

DSP

DELAY

+

TIME

+

VOLUME

+

TEST

MUTING

—

7

+

—

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3DELAY TIME –/+

Adjusts the delay time. (For details, refer to page 32.)

4CENTER and LEVEL –/+

REAR and LEVEL –/+
Adjusts sound output level at each speaker. (For details, refer to page 31.)

5Selects a digital sound field program.

6EFFECT

Switches on/off the digital sound field processor (DSP).

7TEST

Used for speaker balance adjustment. (For details, refer to page 19.)

Description of Each Sound Field Program

The following list gives brief descriptions of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP programs. Keep in mind
that most of these are precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments. The data for them was recorded at
the locations described using sophisticated sound field measurement equipment.

Note:
The channel level balance between the left rear effect speaker and the right rear effect speaker may vary de­pending on the sound field you are listening to. This is due to the fact that most of these sound field recreations
are actual acoustic environments.

PROGRAM FEATURE

PRO LOGIC This program is effective for playback of sources encoded with Dolby Surround. The employ-

ment of the digital signal processing system reduces crosstalk and transfers the sound
source more smoothly and precisely, compared to conventional types. A stable movie sound
field is recreated.

PRO LOGIC ENHANCED This program is effective for playback of sources encoded with Dolby Surround. Enhancing

the “Normal” Dolby Pro Logic, the DSP technology simulates the multi-surround speaker
systems of a 35 mm film theater, thus widening the surround-sound field with greater
presence.

70 mm MOVIE THEATER This program is effective for playback of sources encoded with Dolby Surround.

The Yamaha DSP technology is ideally combined with the Dolby Pro Logic to present you the
incredible listening experience of the 70 mm movie theater. This program is ideal for pre­cisely reproducing the sound design of the newest movies. The sound field is made accord­ing to the design of the latest movie theaters, so the reverberations of the sound field itself
are restrained as much as possible. The three-dimensional feeling of the sound field is
emphasized and dialog is precisely oriented on the screen. You can enjoy watching science­fiction, action, and adventure movies with this program.

TV THEATER This program is suitable for dramas, variety or music programs, etc. Much surround effect

can be gained for stereo sources.

SPORTS This program is furnished with a tight sound field in which the sound will not spread exces-

sively on the front side, but the rear surround produces a dynamic sound expansion. This
program is most suitable for sports programs encoded with Dolby Surround

STADIUM This program gives you long delays between direct sounds and effect sounds, and the

extraordinarily spacious feel of a large stadium.

ROCK CONCERT This program is suitable for rock music. A big, powerful sound is reproduced lively and

dynamically.
JAZZ CLUB This is a small, cosy jazz club with a low ceiling. The sound is very close and intimate.
CHURCH This program recreates the acoustic environment of a modern church with a high pointed

dome and columns along the sides. This interior produces very few primary reflections.
CONCERT HALL In this program, the center seems deep behind the front speaker pair, creating an expansive,

large hall ambience.

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Description of Dolby Pro Logic Surround

DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND: This unit
employs the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system. This
system is similar to professional Dolby Stereo decod­ers used in movie theaters.
By employing a four-channel system, the Dolby Pro
Logic Surround system divides the input signals into
four levels: the left and right main channels, the center
channel (to characterize dialog), and the rear sur­round-sound channels (to characterize sound effects,
background noise and other ambient noise).
Dolby Surround is encoded on the sound track of
commercially available video cassettes and video
discs as well. When you play a source encoded with

Dolby Surround on your home video system, the
Dolby Pro Logic Surround system in this unit decodes
the signal and feeds the surround-sound effects.
The Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode may not be
always effective on video sources not encoded with
Dolby Surround.

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

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To play a source with the digital sound field processor

Follow steps 1 - 6 shown in “BASIC OPERATIONS”

1

on page 21.

Select the desired program that is suitable for the source.

2

DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR

PRO LOGIC

ENHANCED

MOVIE THEATER

ROCK

CONCERT

JAZZ CLUB

CHURCH

The selected program name is shown on the display.

70mm

TV

THEATER

CONCERT

HALL

STADIUM

SPORTS

PRO LOGIC

2

3

Notes:

• If you prefer to cancel the DSP, press the EFFECT
switch. The sound will be the normal 2-channel stereo
without surround sound effect.

• When STADIUM, ROCK CONCERT, JAZZ CLUB,
CHURCH, or CONCERT HALL is selected, no sound is
heard from the center speaker.

• When a monaural sound source is played with DOLBY
PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED,
no sound is heard from the front speakers and the rear
speakers. Sound is heard only from the center speaker.
However, if the center channel mode is in PHANTOM,
the front speakers output the sound of the center chan­nel.

• When this unit’s Dolby Pro Logic Surround system is
used, if the main-source sound is considerably altered by
over adjustment of the BASS or TREBLE controls, the
relationship between the center and rear channels may
produce an unnatural effect.

3

If desired, adjust the delay time and the output level of
each speaker. (For details, refer to the corresponding
descriptions on page 31, 32.)

Dolby Surround AC-3

Dolby Surround AC-3 is the next generation of multi­channel consumer audio. It uses a low bit-rate audio
encoding scheme, creating a single composite data
stream that contains five high-quality full-range
channels, plus a sixth low frequency effect channel
(called “5.1”).
This unit is equipped with 5 CH DISCRT terminals for
Dolby Surround AC-3.

To listen to a 5 CH DISCRT SOURCE:

Press the LD/TV button so that “5 CH DISCRT”
appears on the display. To cancel it, press the switch
again.

LD/TV

• When you switch to “5 CH DISCRT” mode, the
Digital Sound Field processor features of this unit
are no longer available. The CENTER MODE
switch, DELAY TIME switch and EFFECT switch
also no longer work.

• Signals connected to the 5CH DISCRT INPUT are
not output to the tape decks or video recorders.
To record the signals from an LD player, you must
connect the player to the LD/TV terminals.

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The following adjustments can be done on the remote control transmitter as well as on the front panel.

Adjustment of the CENTER LEVEL

ENGLISH

You can adjust the sound output level of the center
channel speaker even if the output level is already set
in “Speaker balance adjustment” on page 18.

CENTER

LEVEL

Press the “+” or “–” CENTER LEVEL key on the
remote control transmitter. As you change the volume
level, the front panel LCD will display the value. If
you press the “+” or “–” key continuously, the level
will continuously change except for a momentary
pause at the preset point (80).

Adjustment of the REAR LEVEL

You can adjust the sound output level of the rear
speakers even if the output level is already set in
“Speaker balance adjustment” on page 18.

REAR

LEVEL

• The center channel speaker is used only in DOLBY
PRO LOGIC, DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED,
70 mm MOVIE THEATER, TV THEATER and
SPORTS modes.

• Once the output level is adjusted, the level value
will be the same in all the digital sound field
programs.

Note:

If the digital sound field program STADIUM, ROCK
CONCERT, JAZZ CLUB, CHURCH, or CONCERT
HALL is selected, the CENTER LEVEL control will not
function.

• Once the output level is adjusted, the level value
will be the same in all the digital sound field
programs.

Press the “+” or “–” REAR LEVEL key on the remote
control transmitter, the level value changes continu­ously. However, the value stops changing momen­tarily at the preset point (80).

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Adjustment of DELAY TIME

You can adjust the time difference between the beginning of the source sound and the beginning of the effect
sound with the DELAY TIME control.
The DELAY TIME control is effective with all programs.
By applying more or less delay, sound effects, background noise, and ambient noise coming at you from the rear
speakers can be enhanced or subdued for extra effect.

1. PRO LOGIC from 15 to 30 milliseconds (Preset value: 20 milliseconds)

2. PRO LOGIC ENHANCED from 15 to 30 milliseconds (Preset value: 20 milliseconds)

3. 70 mm MOVIE THEATER from 15 to 30 milliseconds (Preset value: 17 milliseconds)

4. TV THEATER from 1 to 50 milliseconds (Preset value: 28 milliseconds)

5. SPORTS from 1 to 50 milliseconds (Preset value: 20 milliseconds)

6. STADIUM from 1 to 50 milliseconds (Preset value: 45 milliseconds)

7. ROCK CONCERT from 1 to 50 milliseconds (Preset value: 22 milliseconds)

8. JAZZ CLUB from 1 to 50 milliseconds (Preset value: 26 milliseconds)

9. CHURCH from 1 to 50 milliseconds (Preset value: 40 milliseconds)

10. CONCERT HALL from 1 to 50 milliseconds (Preset value: 30 milliseconds)

By continuously pressing “+” or “–” on the DELAY
TIME control, the value changes continuously.
However, the value stops changing momentarily at
the preset point.

DELAY TIME

Note:

Adding too much delay will cause an unnatural effect with
some sources. Experiment with the DELAY TIME control
to create the effect that you find most suitable.

Note:

The values of the DELAY TIME, CENTER LEVEL and
REAR LEVEL you set the last time will remain memorized
even when the power of this unit is off.
However, if the power cord is kept disconnected for more
than one week, these values will be automatically changed
back to the original factory settings.

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SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER

If you use the SLEEP timer of this unit, you can make this unit turn off automatically. When you are going to sleep
while enjoying a broadcast or other desired input source, this timer function is helpful.

Notes:

• The SLEEP timer can be controlled only with the remote control transmitter.

• The components on which the SLEEP timer is effective are the sources connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S) on
the rear panel of this unit.

To set the SLEEP time To cancel the selected SLEEP time

ENGLISH

1

SLEEP

Flashes continuously.

Whenever the SLEEP key is pressed, the SLEEP time
will change as follows:

(Minutes)

The SLEEPtimer is OFF.
(The indication before the
SLEEP key is pressed.)

1

SLEEP

Press the SLEEP key until
“SLEEP OFF” appears on
the display.

SLEEPSLEEP

SLEEP

After a while, the display returns to the indication before
the SLEEP timer is set, and the “SLEEP” indicator stops
flashing and lights up.

The unit will be turned off automatically at the selected

2

SLEEP time.

Press once or more so that the display returns to the
indication before the SLEEP timer is set. (“SLEEP” will
go off from the display.)

Note:

The SLEEP timer setting can also be canceled by turning
off the power with the POWER switch or disconnecting the
power plug of this unit from the AC outlet.

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REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

Battery installation

2

3

1

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, LR6, 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.

Remote control transmitter operation range

Remoto control
sensor

Within approximately
7 m (23 feet)

30°

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.

30°

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The remote control transmitter provided with this unit is designed to control all the most commonly used functions
of the unit. If the CD player, tape deck, etc. connected to this unit are YAMAHA components designed for remote
control compatibilty, then this remote control transmitter will also control various functions of each component.

• When you operate this unit and/or other YAMAHA components with this remote control transmitter, set the
YPC-USER-LEARN switch to the YPC (Yamaha Preset Code) position.

For Control of This Unit

TRANSMIT

USER

YPC LEARN

POWER

Turns the power on/off.

SLEEP

Refer to “SETTING THE
SLEEP TIMER” on page

33.

Tuner keys

Controls tuner.
+: Selects higher preset

station number.

–: Selects lower preset

station number.

A/B/C/D/E

Selects the page (A - E)
of preset station buttons.

For the DSP control keys,
refer to the page 28.

/LEARN

TV VCR AUX

SLEEP

POWER

SKIP

SEARCH

DECK

A/B

—

SEARCH

REC/PAUSEREC MUTE

SEARCH

CHAPTER/CH

—

+

PRO LOGIC

ENHANCED

1234

SURROUND

STADIUM

SPORTS

5678

CHURCH

HALL

910

CENTER LEVEL

+

—

REAR LEVEL

+

—

RESET CLEAR

PAUSE/STOP

PRESET

+

STOP PLAY

DIR A DIR B

PAUSE/STOP

DISPLAY

70mm TV

MOVIE THEATER

ROCK

DSP

+

DELAY

TIME

—

DISC
SKIP

PLAY

A／B／C／D／E

PLAY

STOP

THEATER

JAZZ CLUB

EFFECT

ON/OFF

TEST

MUTING

PHONO

CD

TUNER

TAPE 1

TAPE 2 MON

LD/TV

VCR 1

VCR 2

V–AUX

MASTER
VOLUME

+

—

Input selector keys

Selects input source.

(MASTER) VOLUME +/–

Turns the volume level
up/down.

Muting Key

Mutes the master volume.
While mute is engaged, an
indicator on the master
VOLUME control flashes.
Press again to un-mute the
master volume.

ENGLISH

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For Other Component Control

Identify the remote control transmitter keys with your component’s keys. If these keys are identical, their functions
will be the same. On each key function, refer to the corresponding instruction on your component’s manual.

TRANSMIT

USER

YPC LEARN

/LEARN

SLEEP TV VCR AUX

POWER

SKIP

1

2

3

SEARCH

A/B

DECK

SEARCH

SEARCH

CHAPTER/CH

—

REC/PAUSEREC MUTE

PRESET

—

+

PAUSE/STOP

+

STOP PLAY

DIR A DIR B

PAUSE/STOP

DISPLAY

1CD player keys

Controls compact disc player.
DISC SKIP is applicable only to compact disc changer.

2Tape deck keys

Controls tape deck.
DIR A, B and DECK A/B are applicable only to double cassette tape deck.
For a single cassette deck with automatic reverse function, pressing DIR A will reverse the direction
of tape running.

3LD player keys

Controls LD player.

DISC

SKIP

PLAY

A／B／C／D／E

PLAY

STOP

PHONO

CD

TUNER

TAPE 1

TAPE 2 MON

LD/TV

VCR 1

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REMOTE CONTROL “LEARNING” FUNCTION

All of the keys on this remote control transmitter can be programmed to “learn” key-functions from other remote
control transmitters without losing the preset key functions. By using this feature, this unit can then be used in
place of one or more other remote control transmitters, thus making operation of your various audio and video
components more convenient. Use the included user program sheets to indicate a new function learned for each
key.

Note:

There may occasionally be instances in which, due to the signal-coding and modulation employed by the other remote control
transmitter, this unit will not be able to “learn” its signals.

TRANSMIT

USER

YPC LEARN

TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator

Blank keys

These keys have no preset
functions and are used only for
learning other remote control
transmitter’s functions.

RESET button

Press this button to “reset” the
internal microcomputer which
controls remote control
operations. Microcomputer
“reset” is necessary when the
remote control freezes.

･ Pressing the RESET button will

not erase learned functions.

/LEARN

SLEEP

POWER

SKIP

SEARCH

A/B

DECK

SEARCH

SEARCH

CHAPTER/CH

—

PRO LOGIC

1234

SPORTS

5678

CHURCH

910

CENTER LEVEL

—

REAR LEVEL

—

RESET CLEAR

TV VCR AUX

DISC
SKIP

PLAY

PAUSE/STOP

PRESET

—

REC/PAUSEREC MUTE TAPE 2 MON

+

ENHANCED

SURROUND

STADIUM

HALL

+

+

A／B／C／D／E

+

STOP PLAY

DIR A DIR B

PAUSE/STOP

DISPLAY

70mm TV

MOVIE THEATER

THEATER

JAZZ CLUB

ROCK

EFFECT

DSP

+

DELAY

TIME

MUTING

—

PLAY LD/TV

STOP

ON/OFF

TEST

PHONO

CD

TUNER

TAPE 1

VCR 1

VCR 2

V–AUX

MASTER
V0LUME

+

—

YPC-USER-LEARN switc

YPC : Set to this position when using preset

key functions (for controlling this unit
and/or YAMAHA components).

･“YPC” is the abbreviation of YAMAHA

Preset Code.

USER : Set to this position when using

“learned” key functions.

LEARN : Set to this position when learning

new key functions from other
remote control transmitters.

CLEAR button

This button is used to clear one or
all learned key functions. (Refer
to page 39.)

ENGLISH

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To learn a new function

1

Set to the “LEARN” position.

USER

YPC LEARN

2

Press a key on this unit where a new function will be
learned.

Notes:

• When you operate the desired component with this
remote control transmitter, TRANSMIT/LEARN
indicator will flash steadily.

• The originally preset function of a key is still available in
the USER position if a new function has not been
learned to the key.

• Successful learning to a key results in the erasure of
previously learned functions and their replacement by
the newly learned ones.

• If there is no more room in the memory area for a
function to be learned, the TRANSMIT/LEARN
indicator will flash on and off. In this case, even if some
keys are not occupied with functions from other remote
control transmitters, no further learning is possible.

About 5–10 cm (2–4 in).

Press and hold the key (on the other remote control

3

transmitter) where the desired new function is.
Lights up

• When the TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator stops lighting, the
learning is finished.

Repeat step 2 and 3 until all desired functions are

4

successfully learned.

Set to the “USER” position.

5

USER

YPC LEARN

Try operating your components.

Memory back-up

All of the learned functions will be retained while you
replace the batteries. However, if no batteries are
installed for a few hours, the learned functions will be
erased and will have to be learned again.

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To clear a learned function To clear all learned functions

ENGLISH

1

Set to the “USER” position.

USER

YPC LEARN

Press and hold the CLEAR button using the point of a

2

mechanical pencil, etc.

CLEAR

3

Press and hold the key where the learned function to be
deleted is until the indicator flashes 3 times.

TRANSMIT

/LEARN

• To clear two or more functions, repeat step 2 and 3.

Note:

If a key is not pressed soon after the CLEAR button is
pressed, this unit will automatically return to the status
that was in effect before the CLEAR button was pressed.

1

Set to the “LEARN” position.

USER

YPC LEARN

Press and hold the CLEAR button using the point of a

2

mechanical pencil, etc.

CLEAR

3

Press and hold any key until the indicator flashes 7 times

TRANSMIT

/LEARN

Troubleshooting guide

SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY

The remote control transmitter does not work.

Learning cannot be made successfully. (The
TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator does not light up or
flash.)

The batteries of this remote control transmitter are
weak.

The internal microcomputer “freezes”. Replace the batteries (and press the RESET button

The batteries of this remote control transmitter
and/or the other remote control transmitter are
weak.

The distance between the two remote control
transmitters is too long or too short.

The signal coding or modulation of the other
remote control transmitter is not compatible with
this remote control transmitter.

Memory capacity is full. Press the RESET button on the remote control

Replace the batteries with new ones and press the
RESET button on the remote control transmitter.

for this remote control transmitter).
Place the remote control transmitters with the

proper distance.

Learning is not possible.

Further learning is not possible without deleting
unnecessary commands.

transmitter.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by
the simple measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column,
disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help.

SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY

The unit fails to turn on when the POWER
switch is pressed.

No sound or no picture. Incorrect output cord connections. Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists,

The sound suddenly goes off. Turning the unit off and then on will reset the

Only one side speaker outputs the sound Incorrect setting of the BALANCE control. Adjust it to the appropriate position.

Sound “hums”. Incorrect cord connections. Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem

The volume level is low while playing a record. The player should be connected to the unit through

The volume level cannot be increased, or
sound is distorted.

No sound from the rear speakers. Turn up the sound output level with the REAR

No sound from the center speaker. Turn up the sound output level with the CENTER

FM stereo reception is noisy. Check the antenna connections. Try using a

There is distortion and clear reception cannot be
obtained even with a good FM antenna.

A desired station cannot be tuned in with
Auto tuning.

A desired station cannot be tuned in with
Auto tuning.

There are continuous crackling and hissing
noises.

AM FM Amplifier

There are buzzing and whining noises
(especially in the evening).

The remote control transmitter does not work. Change the position of the main unit.

Remote control transmitter

The sound is degraded when monitoring is
performed by using the headphones connected to
the compact disc player or cassette deck which

others

are connected with this unit.

Power cord is not plugged in or is not completely
inserted.

Appropriate input selector is not pressed. Press the appropriate input selector corresponding

The protection circuit has been activated because
of short circuit etc.

The SLEEP timer functioned. Do not make the SLEEP timer function.

Incorrect cord connections. Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists,

No connection from the turntable to the GND
terminal.

The record is being played on a turntable with an
MC cartridge.

The power to the component connected to the
REC OUT terminals of this unit is off.

The sound output level to the rear speakers is set
to 0.

The monaural sound source is played in DOLBY
PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED
mode.

The sound output level to the center speaker is set
to 0.

The center channel mode is in PHANTOM mode. Select NORMAL or WIDE.
Incorrect sound field program selection. Select the appropriate program.
No sound field program is selected.
Because of the characteristics of FM stereo

broadcasts, this is limited to cases where the
transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is
poor.

There is multipath interference. Adjust antenna placement to eliminate multipath

The station is too weak. Use Manual tuning mode. Use a high quality

Weak signal or loose antenna connections. Tighten the AM loop antenna connections and

Noises will result from lighting, fluorescent lamps,
motors, thermostats and other electrical
equipment.

A television set is being used nearby. Relocate this unit away from the TV.

Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of
fluorescent lamp etc.) is striking the remote control
sensor of the main unit.

The batteries of this remote control transmitter are
too weak.

The power to this unit is off. Turn the power to this unit on.

FFirmly plug in the power cord.

the cords may be defective.

to the input source.

protection circuit.

the cords may be defective.

persists, the cords may be defective.
Make the GND connection between the turntable

and this unit.

the MC head amplifier.
Turn the power to the component on.

LEVEL control.
Select another program suitable for the monaural

sound source.

LEVEL control.

multiple element FM antenna.

interference.

directional FM antenna.

rotate it for best reception. Use Manual tuning
mode.

Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire. This
will help somewhat but it is difficult to eliminate all
noise.

Replace the batteries with new ones.

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SPECIFICATIONS

ENGLISH

AUDIO SECTION

Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel
Front L, R

8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.015% THD

............................................................. 100W+100W

6 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD

[U.S.A. model only] .......................... 120W+120W

Center

8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.015% THD......................... 100W

Rear L, R

8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.08% THD .................. 25W+25W

Dynamic Power per Channel
(by IHF Dynamic Headroom measuring method)

8/6/4/2 ohms ...................... 130/160/215/310W

Dynamic Headroom
[U.S.A. and Canadian models only]

8 ohms .......................................................... 1.14 dB

Power Band Width

8 ohms, 50W, 0.08% THD

....................................................... 10 Hz to 50 kHz

Damping Factor (SPEAKER·A)

8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz .................... 200 or more

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

PHONO MM ........................... 2.5 mV/47 k-ohms

5ch DISCRT/CD/TAPE/LD·TV/VCR .....

ohms

MAIN IN ...................................... 1.0V/47 k-ohms

Maximum Input Signal

PHONO MM (1 kHz, 0.02% THD)

....................................................... 110 mV or more

CD/TAPE/LD·TV/VCR (EFFECT ON)

(1 kHz 0.5% THD) ............................................2.2V

Output Level/Impedance

REC OUT ...............................150 mV/1.0 k-ohms

PRE OUT (FRONT) ................... 1.0V/1.5 k-ohms

LPF (EFFECT OFF) .................... 3.5V/2.7 k-ohms

Headphone Jack Rated Output/Impedance

(8 ohms, 1 kHz, 150 mV) ............0.55V/390 ohms

Frequency Response (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

MAIN IN ....................................................0±0.2 dB

CD/TAPE/LD·TV/VCR (FRONT L/R)

..................................................................... 0±0.5 dB

RIAA Equalization Deviation

PHONO MM ............................................. 0±0.5 dB

150 mV/47 k-

Filter Characteristics

LPF (fc=200 Hz) ....................................... 6 dB/oct

Gain Tracking Error (0 to –70 dB)

................................................................3 dB or less

Tuner Output Level/Impedance (1 kHz)

FM 100% MOD ......................500 mV/2.2 k-ohms

AM 30% MOD .......................150 mV/2.2 k-ohms

BASS EXTENSION .......................... +6dB (50 Hz)

VIDEO SECTION

Video Signal Type

[U.S, Canadian models] .................................... NTSC

Video Signal Level .......................... 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

S-Video Signal Level

Y .................................................... 1 Vp.p/75 ohms

C ............................................. 0.286 Vp.p/75 ohms

Maximum Input Level ................... 1.5 Vp-p or more

Signal-to-Noise Ratio .......................... 50 dB or more

Monitor Out Frequency Response

............................................ 5 Hz to 10 MHz, –3 dB

FM TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range

[U.S.A. and Canadian models]

.................................................... 87.5 to 107.9 MHz

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity (IHF, 75 ohms)

Mono ........................................... 1.55 µV (15.1 dBf)

Stereo ............................................. 21 µV (37.7 dBf)

Usable Sensitivity (75 ohms)

(30 dB S/N Quieting, 1 kHz, 100% mod.)

......................................................... 0.8 µV (9.3 dBf)

Image Response Ratio ........................................45 dB

IF Response Ratio ............................................... 80 dB

Spurious Response Ratio ................................... 70 dB

AM Suppression Ratio ....................................... 55 dB

Capture Ratio ..................................................... 1.5 dB

Alternate Channel Selectivity ........................... 85 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF)

Mono/Stereo ..................................... 80 dB/75 dB

Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz)

Mono/Stereo ............................................ 0.1/0.2%

Stereo Separation (1 kHz) ..................................50 dB

Frequency Response

20 Hz to 15 kHz ........................................0 ±1.5 dB

Accessories ..................................... AM loop antenna

Indoor FM antenna

Adapter for F-type connector

Remote control transmitter

Batteries

User Program Sheets

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Total Harmonic Distortion

PHONO MM to REC OUT

20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1V ..................... 0.01% or less

CD/TAPE/LD·TV/VCR (EFFECT OFF) to SPOUT

20 Hz to 20 kHz, 50W/8 ohms

...................................................... 0.015% or less

CD/TAPE/LD

1 kHz 12.5W/8 ohms..................... 0.3% or less

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network)

PHONO MM to REC OUT (5 mV Input Shorted)

........................................................... 86 dB or more

CD/TAPE/LD·TV/VCR to SP OUT

(Input Shorted, EFFECT OFF)....... 98 dB or more

Residual Noise (IHF-A Network)

SP OUT (FRONT L/R) ................... 170 µV or less

Channel Separation
(Vol. –30 dB, EFFECT OFF)

PHONO MM (Input Shorted 1 kHz/10 kHz)

................................60 dB or more/55 dB or more

CD/TAPE/LD·TV/VCR
(Input 5.1 k-ohms Shorted 1 kHz/10 kHz)

................................60 dB or more/45 dB or more

Tone Control Characteristics

BASS: Boost/cut .............................±10 dB (50 Hz)

TREBLE: Boost/cut .................... ±10 dB (20 kHz)

·TV/VCR to SPOUT (REAR)

Turnover Frequency .....................(350 Hz)

Turnover Frequency .............. (3.5 kHz)

AM TUNER SECTION

Tuning Range

[U.S.A., Canadian models]

....................................................... 530 to 1,710 kHz

Usable Sensitivity ....................................... 100 µV/m

Selectivity .............................................................32 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio ......................................... 50 dB

Image Response Ratio ........................................40 dB

Spurious Response Ratio ................................... 50 dB

Harmonic Distortion (400 Hz) ........................... 0.3%

GENERAL
Power Supply

[U.S.A. and Canadian models]

....................................................... AC 120V, 60 Hz

Power Consumption

[U.S.A.] ............................................................ 340W

[Canadian models] ......................... 330W/440VA

AC Outlets

[U.S.A model]

2 SWITCHED OUTLETS .......... 120W max. total

1 UNSWITCHED OUTLET ................ 200W max.

[Canadian model]

2 SWITCHED OUTLETS ........... 120W max. total

1 UNSWITCHED OUTLET ................ 180W max.

Dimensions (W x H x D)

................................................. 435 x 171 x 470 mm

(17-1/8” x 5-3/4" x 15-3/16")

Weight ............................................................... 15.0 kg

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