Yamaha RX-V992 User Manual

R X-V992

R X-V992

Natural Sound AV Receiver
Récepteur audiovisuel “Son Naturel”

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

DIGITAL/

PRO LOGIC

ENHANCED

MOVIE

THEATERTVSPORTS

STADIUM

DISCO

CONCERT

HALL

ROCK

CONCERT

CHURCHJAZZ CLUB

EFFECT

VOLUME

NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER

RX–V992

CINEMA DSP

SPEAKERS

PHONES

A

ON

OFF

B

BASS

EXTENSION

TONE

BYPASS

BASS TREBLE BALANCE

VIDEO AUX

S VIDEO

VIDEO L AUDIO R

DELAY/CENTER

/REAR/SWFR

MAN’L/AUTO FM

TUNING

MODE

AUTO/MAN’L MONO

SET

MENU

FM/AM

DOWN

TUNING

UP

MEMORY

EDIT

55

4

3

2

l0l

2

3

4

55

4

3

2

l0l

2

3

4

55

4

3

2

l0l

2

3

4

LR

REC OUT/

ROOM 2 SELECTOR

VIDEO AUX

VCR 2

VCR 1

TV/DBS

DVD/LD

SOURCE

TAPE (MD)

TUNER

CD

PHONO

VCR 2 DVD/LDVCR 1

VIDEO AUX

TAPE (MD) TV/DBS

TUNER

CD

PHONO

A/B/C/D/E

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

POWER

l6

20

28

40

60

l2

8

4

2

0

–dB

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 built­in 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.

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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

(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.

English

19 For US customers only:

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

Note to CATV system installer:

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

FCC INFORMATION

(for US customers only)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact
the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not
locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A.
6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620.

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

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.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

MAST

GROUND
CLAMP

POWER SERVICE 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

Congratulations!

You are the proud owner of a Yamaha Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP) System—an
extremely sophisticated audio component. The DSP system 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 the DSP system will sonically transform your room into a wide range of listening
environments—anything from a famous concert hall to a cozy jazz club. In addition, you get
incredible realism from Dolby-Surround encoded video sources using the built-in Dolby Pro Logic
Surround Decoder and Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder.

Seven built-in channels of amplification on this model mean that no additional amplifiers are
required to enjoy advanced digital sound field processing.

Rather than tell you about the wonders of digital sound field processing, however, let’s get right
down to the business of setting up the system and trying out its many capabilities. Please read this
operation manual carefully and store it in a safe place for later reference.

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English

1. PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY

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

2. AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT, HUMIDITY, DUST
AND VIBRATION

Keep the unit away from locations where it is likely to be
exposed to high temperatures or humidity—such as
near radiators, stoves, etc. Also avoid locations which
are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration
which could cause mechanical damage.

3. INSTALL THE UNIT IN WELL-VENTILATED
CONDITION

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 well-ventilated
condition. Make sure to allow a space of at least 10
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.

4. KEEP THE AC POWER PLUG
DISCONNECTED DURING VACATION ETC.

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

5. AVOID PHYSICAL SHOCKS

Strong physical shocks to the unit can cause damage.
Handle it with care.

6. DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT OR ATTEMPT
REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS YOURSELF

This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer
all maintenance to qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Opening the unit and/or tampering with the internal
circuitry will make servicing difficult and will endanger
you and your unit.

7. MAKE SURE POWER IS OFF BEFORE
MAKING OR REMOVING CONNECTIONS

Always turn power OFF prior to connecting or
disconnecting cables. This is important to prevent
damage to the unit itself as well as other connected
equipment.

8. USE THIS UNIT PROPERLY

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.

9. TAKE CARE OF THE VOLUME CONTROL
SETTING

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.

10. HANDLE CABLES CAREFULLY

Always plug and unplug cables—including the AC
cord—by gripping the connector, not the cord.

11. PREVENT LIGHTNING DAMAGE

To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC
power plug and disconnect the antenna cable when
there is an electrical storm.

12. CLEAN WITH A SOFT DRY CLOTH

Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean
the unit. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.

13. USE THIS UNIT WITH THE CORRECT

VOLTAGE

The voltage to be used must be the same as that
specified on this unit. Using this unit with a higher
voltage than that which is specified is dangerous and
may result in a fire or other type of accident causing
damage. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any
damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage
other than that which is specified.

IMPORTANT!

Please record the model and serial number of your
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.

Voltage Selector (General Model only)

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

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION (FOR CANADA MODEL)

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

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMER

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

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.

PRECAUTIONS

C OR D
C D

A

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

240V

CENTER C OR D: 4ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

SET SPEAKER MODE

C D: 4ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

SET SPEAKER MODE

REAR : 4ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B

:

4ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

A B

:

8ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

CENTER C OR D: 8ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

SET SPEAKER MODE

C D: 4ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

SET SPEAKER MODE

REAR : 8ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B

:

8ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

A B:16ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

AC OUTLETS

WARNING

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

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

(General model)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...........................................Inside the cover

PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................1

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

FEATURES ..........................................................................................5

SPEAKER SETUP.............................................................................10

CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS.................................................13

FRONT PANEL................................................................................13

DISPLAY PANEL.............................................................................16

CONNECTIONS.................................................................................18

REAR PANEL PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS .........................18

REAR PANEL SWITCH AND CONTROL SETTINGS...................22

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTIONS.....................22

CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE EQ UIPMENT

TO THIS UNIT.................................................................................23

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS...........................................................27

CONNECTING SPEAKER SYSTEMS...........................................30

SELECTING THE OUTPUT MODES SUITABLE FOR YOUR

SPEAKER SYSTEM .......................................................................35

CONNECTING AND CONTROLLING ROOM 2 EQUIPMENT.......38

CONNECTIONS..............................................................................38

SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ............................................40

ADJUSTMENTS IN THE “SET MENU” MODE...............................42

GENERAL OPERATION...................................................................45

PLAYING A SOURCE.....................................................................45

RECORDING A SOURCE TO AUDIO/VIDEO TAPE

(OR DUBBING FROM A TAPE TO ANOTHER)............................47

TUNING OPERATIONS.....................................................................49

AUTOMATIC TUNING.....................................................................49

MANUAL TUNING...........................................................................49

PRESET TUNING..............................................................................50

MANUAL PRESET TUNING...........................................................50

AUTOMATIC PRESET TUNING.....................................................51

EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS..............................................52

SELECTING SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS......................................53

CANCELING THE EFFECT SOUND.............................................54

DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS..............55

ADJUSTING DELAY TIME AND EACH SPEAKER OUTPUT

LEVEL..............................................................................................58

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER..........................................................60

REMOTE CONTR OL UNIT...............................................................61

BASIC OPERATIONS (When the lid is open) ................................61

LEARNING NEW CONTROL FUNCTIONS (When the lid is open)

.........................................................................................................63

USING OPERATION CONTROL KEYS (When the lid is closed)

.........................................................................................................66

MACRO OPERATIONS (When the lid is closed)...........................69

LEARNING A NEW FUNCTION.....................................................72

MAKING A NEW MACRO...............................................................74

CLEARING LEARNED FUNCTIONS.............................................75

TROUBLESHOO TING ......................................................................77

SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................80

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CONTENTS

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GETTING STARTED

Unpacking

If you hav en’t already done so, carefully remove this unit and its
accessories from the box and wrapping material. You should find the
unit itself and the following accessories.

Installing the Remote Control Unit Batteries

Since the remote control unit will be used for many of this unit’s
control operations, you should begin b y installing the supplied
batteries.

1. Turn the remote control unit over and slide the battery
compartment cover downward in the direction of the arrow.

2. Insert the batteries (LR6, AA, UM-3 type), being careful to align
them with the polarity markings on the inside of the battery
compartment.

3. Close the battery compartment cover .

Remote control

User function stickers

Batteries

1

3

2

Indoor FM antenna

AM loop antenna

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

4

* After you insert batteries (or you exchange batteries with new

ones), press the RESET button before using the remote control
unit.

Remote control transmitter operation range

Notes

●

There should be no large obstacles between the remote control
unit 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 unit to work incorrectly. In this
case, reposition the main unit to avoid direct lighting.

Notes about the Remote Control Unit

● When you notice that remote control operation has become

erratic, or the distance from which the remote control will function
has decreased, it’s time to replace the batteries. Alw ays replace all
batteries at the same time.

● This remote control uses an advanced, highly directional infrared

beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote
control sensor on the main unit when operating.

30°

30°

Remote control
sensor

Within approximately
6 m (19.7 feet)

RESET button

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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. What’s more, 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.

FEATURES

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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.

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English

Laser Disc is a home audio format that could benefit from
Dolby Digital (AC-3). In the near future, Dolby Digital (AC-3) will
also be applied to DBS, CATV, DVD 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.

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
terminals to maximize system performance.

● Output of LFE can be assigned to either the MAIN

SPEAKERS terminals or SUBWOOFER terminals to
maximize system performance.

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.

CINEMA DSP

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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 Surround-decoded
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 2­channels.

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).

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Video superimpose

If you connect your video cassette recorder, LD player, video
monitor, etc. to this unit, you can take advantage of this unit’s
capability to display program titles and information for various
setting changes and adjustments on your video monitor’s screen.
This information will be superimposed over the video image.

If there is no video source connected or it is turned off, the
information will be displayed over a blue colored background.

NOTE: The program titles and other information are also displayed
on the display panel of this unit.

TEST DOLBY SUR.

EFFECT LEVEL
CENTER 2dB

+

SPEAKERS

A

DSP

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Setting Up Your Speaker System

This unit has been designed to provide the best sound field
quality with a full five-speaker system setup, using one extra pair of
effect speakers to generate the sound field plus one center
speaker for dialog. We therefore recommend that you use a five­speaker setup. A four-speaker system using only one pair of effect
speakers for the sound field will still provide impressive ambience
and effects, however, and may be a good way to begin with this
unit. You can always upgrade to the full five speaker system later.

Use of the Center Dialog Speaker Is Recommended

When playing back a source with the DSP programs No. 1
through No. 4, or when the Dolby Digital (AC-3) is decoded with
any DSP program used, if the source contains center-channel
signals, dialog, vocals etc. are output from the center channel.
Therefore, if you want to maximize the performance of your
Audio/Video home theater system, it is recommended that you use
a center channel speaker.

If for some reason it is not practical to use a center speaker, it
is possible to enjoy movie viewing without it. Best results, however,
are obtained with the full system.

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.

SPEAKER SETUP

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5 Speaker System

This is the recommended speaker
system, providing the best sound
effects.

When a normal stereo source is
played back with the sound field
programs No. 5 through No. 10, using
the effect speakers reproduces
effective sound field. When using the
sound field programs No. 1 through
No. 4 or when using any program with
the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoded, the
center speaker provides precise center
localization.

CENTER SPEAKER—Set to NRML
or WIDE. (See page 35.)

4 Speaker System

Simplest system without center
speaker.

When a normal stereo source is
played back with the sound field
programs No. 5 through No. 10, a
sound effect matching that of a 5­speaker system can be obtained.
When using the sound field programs
No. 1 through No. 4 or when using any
program with the Dolby Digital (AC-3)
decoded, center sound is output from
the left and right main speakers.

CENTER SPEAKER—Set to PHNTM.
(See page 35.)

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Speakers and Speaker Placement

Your full five-speaker system will require two speaker pairs: the
MAIN SPEAKERS (your normal stereo speakers) and the REAR
SPEAKERS, plus the CENTER SPEAKER. You may also be using
a subwoofer.

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.

Place the MAIN SPEAKERS in the normal position.

Place the REAR SPEAKERS behind your listening position.
They should be nearly six feet up from the floor.

Place the CENTER SPEAKER precisely between the two MAIN
SPEAKERS. (To avoid interference, keep the speaker above or
below the television monitor, or use a magnetically shielded
speaker.)

If using a SUBWOOFER, such as a Yamaha Active Servo
Subwoofer System, the position of the speaker is not so critical
because low bass tones are not highly directional.

Main speaker

Center speaker

Subwoofer

Rear speaker

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FRONT PANEL

CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS

POWER

DIGITAL/

PRO LOGIC

ENHANCED

MOVIE

THEATERTVSPORTS

STADIUM

DISCO

CONCERT

HALL

ROCK

CONCERT

CHURCHJAZZ CLUB

EFFECT

VCR 2 DVD/LDVCR 1

VIDEO AUX

TAPE (MD) TV/DBS

TUNER

CD

PHONO

VOLUME

l6

20

28

40

60

l2

8

4

2

0

–dB

SPEAKERS

PHONES

A

ON

OFF

B

BASS

EXTENSION

TONE

BYPASS

BASS TREBLE BALANCE REC OUT/

ROOM 2 SELECTOR

VIDEO AUX

S VIDEO

VIDEO L AUDIO R

DELAY/CENTER

/REAR/SWFR

MAN’L/AUTO FM

TUNING

MODE

AUTO/MAN’L MONO

SET

MENU

FM/AM

DOWN

TUNING

UP

MEMORY

EDIT

NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER

RX–V992

CINEMA DSP

A/B/C/D/E

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

55

4

3

2

l0l

2

3

4

55

4

3

2

l0l

2

3

4

55

4

3

2

l0l

2

3

4

LR

VIDEO AUX

VCR 2

VCR 1

TV/DBS

DVD/LD

SOURCE

TAPE (MD)

TUNER

CD

PHONO

1 4576 8

PONK

LIH

J M

G

FEDCBA09

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(General Model)

* For control keys on the remote control unit, see pages 61 to 63.

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1 POWER Switch

Turns this unit on and off.

2 Standby Indicator (Except U.S.A. and Canada models)

While the power of this unit is on, pressing the (SYSTEM

POWER) OFF key on the remote control unit switches this unit

to the standby mode. In this mode, the standby indicator is

illuminated.

3 Remote Control Sensor

Signals from the remote control unit are received here.

4 Display Panel

See pages 16 to 17.

5 DSP Program Selector Buttons

Select a DSP program. When a button is pressed, the name of

selected program lights up on the display panel.

6 Input Selector Buttons

Selects an input source that you want to listen to (and watch).

7 EFFECT Switch

Normally ON, this switch can be turned OFF to disable output

from the center and effect speakers so that the sound becomes

normal 2-channels.

* Even if this switch is off, when the Dolby Digital (AC-3) is

decoded, signals at all channels are distributed to the main
channels and output from the main speakers.

8 Master VOLUME Control

Simultaneously controls volume level at all outputs: main, rear

effect, center, and subwoofer. (This does not affect REC OUT

level.)

* When the volume is decreased by pressing the MUTE key on

the remote control unit, the indicator on the master VOLUME
control flashes on and off.

9 PHONES Jack

When you listen with headphones, connect the headphones to
the PHONES jack. You can listen to the sound to be output
from the main 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 panel) by pressing the
EFFECT switch.

0 SPEAKERS Switches

Set the switch A or B (or both A and B) for the main speakers
(connected to this unit) you will use to the ON position. Set the
switch for the main speakers you will not use to the OFF
position. Selected main speakers are shown by the lighting of
“SPEAKERS A” and/or “SPEAKERS B” on the display panel.

A A/B/C/D/E Switch

Press this switch to select a desired group (A–E) of preset
stations.

B BASS EXTENSION Switch

When pressed inward (ON), boosts bass frequency response
at the main left and right channels while maintaining overall
tonal balance. If you do not have a subwoofer, the use of this
switch will be effective to reinforce the bass frequencies.

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C TONE BYPASS switch

When this switch is pressed inward (ON), the input signal does

not pass through the tone (BASS and TREBLE) control circuitry

so that it is unaffected by the tone control circuitry. Use this

switch to obtain pure sound and to check the tone control

setting. Press this switch to release it outward (OFF) to use the

tone control circuitry.

D BASS and TREBLE Controls

Adjust low and high frequency response respectively for the

main channels only.

E BALANCE Control

Adjusts the left and right output volume to the Main Speakers to

compensate for sound imbalance caused by speaker positions

or listening room conditions.

F Preset Station Number Selector Buttons

Select a preset station number (1 to 8).

G REC OUT/ROOM 2 SELECTOR

Selects the source to be recorded to a tape deck or

VCR independently of the setting of the input selector buttons.

However, when set to the SOURCE position, the setting of the

input selector buttons decides the source to be recorded to a

tape deck or VCR.

Signals of the source selected by this selector are also output

from the ROOM 2 OUT jacks on the rear panel.

H FM/AM Switch

Press this switch to switch the reception band to FM or AM.

I MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) Button

When this button is pressed, the MEMORY indicator flashes for
about 5 seconds. During this period, select a desired preset
station number by pressing the corresponding preset station
number selector button to enter the displayed station into the
memory.
When this button is pressed and held for about 3 seconds, the
automatic preset tuning begins. (Refer to page 51 for details.)

J TUNING DOWN/UP Button

Used for tuning. Press the “UP” side to tune in to higher
frequencies, and press the “DOWN” side to tune in to lower
frequencies.

K EDIT Button

This button is used to exchange the places of two preset
stations with each other.

L TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO) Switch

Press this switch to switch the tuning mode to automatic or
manual. To select the automatic tuning mode, press this switch
so that “AUTO TUNING” lights up on the display panel. To
select the manual tuning mode, press this switch so that “AUTO
TUNING” goes off.

M DELAY/CENTER/REAR/SWFR Switch

Whenever pressed, selects the item of changing delay time,
center speaker output level, rear speaker output level and
subwoofer output level in turn.
* Depending on a mode of this unit, the number of selections is

reduced. For example, when the built-in digital sound field
processor (including the Dolby Pro Logic Decoder or the
Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder) is off, only the item for
changing subwoofer output level can be selected.

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1 Preset Station Number Display

Shows the selected preset station number (1 to 8) and its group

(A to E).

2 Input Source/Station Frequency Display

Shows the currently selected input source, or the currently

selected station frequency and the band (FM or AM) when this

unit is in the tuner input source mode.

3 Multi-informatiom Display

Shows the currently selected DSP program, or information for
several adjustments or setting changes made on this unit.

4 MEMORY Indicator

When the MEMORY button is pressed, this indicator flashes for
about 5 seconds. During this period, the displayed station can
be programmed to the memory by using the A/B/C/D/E switch
and the preset station number selector buttons.

DISPLAY PANEL

DIGITAL

ENHANCED

PRESET

kHz

MHz

AM

FM

MEMORY
AUTO TUNING

SPEAKERS

A

SPEAKERS

B

STEREO

0 20 40 60 I00

TAPE 2 MONITOR

PCM

DIGITAL

70

mm

DIGITAL

SLEEP

mS dB

DSP

PRO LOGIC

1

6 7 85 9 0 A4

2 3

N –/+ Button

Adjusts the level of item selected by pressing the

DELAY/CENTER/REAR/SWFR switch. Moreover, performs

setting changes and adjustments for functions selected by

pressing the SET MENU switch.

O SET MENU Switch

Whenever pressed, selects functions in the SET MENU mode.

P Auxiliary Input Jacks (VIDEO AUX)

Connect an auxiliary video or audio unit such as a camcorder to
these jacks. If the connected video unit has a S video output
terminal, connect it to the S VIDEO jack to obtain a high resolution
picture. The unit connected to these jacks can be selected by the
corresponding input selector button and REC OUT/ROOM 2
SELECTOR.

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5 AUTO TUNING Indicator

Lights up when this unit is in the automatic tuning mode.

6 SPEAKERS A/B Indicators

The indicator A or B which corresponds to the currently

selected main speakers lights up. If both main speakers A or B

are selected, both indicators light up.

7 STEREO Indicator

Lights up when an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal

strength is received.

8 Signal-level Meter

Indicates the signal level of the received station.

If multipath interference is detected, the indication decreases.

9 Digital Audio Input Signal Indicators

When digital audio signals not encoded with the Dolby Digital
(AC-3) are input to this unit, “PCM DIGITAL” lights up.
When digital audio signals encoded with the Dolby Digital
(AC-3) are input to this unit, “ DIGITAL” lights up.

0 DIGITAL, DSP and PRO LOGIC indicators

“ DIGITAL” lights up when the built-in Dolby Digital (AC-3)
Decoder is on and the signals of selected source encoded with
the Dolby Digital (AC-3) is not in 2-channels. “DSP” lights up
when the built-in digital sound field processor is on, and “
PRO LOGIC” lights up when the built-in Dolby Pro Logic
Surround Decoder is on. Depending on the selected DSP
program, both “ DIGITAL” and “DSP”, or both “DSP” and “
PRO LOGIC” will light up.

A SLEEP Indicator

Lights up while the built-in SLEEP timer is functioning.

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PHONO

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

IN

VCR 1

OUT

IN

VCR 2

OUT

ROOM 2

OUT

C OR D
C D

CENTER REAR

S VIDEO

MAIN

SUB

WOOFER

S VIDEO

1

CD

3

TAPE

PB

4

REC
OUT

TAPE(MD)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DVD/LD

IN OUT

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

FM

ANT

75Ω

UNBAL.

AM
ANT

GND

PCM/ DIGITAL IN

(AC–3 DIGITAL IN)

FREQUENCY

STEP

GND

OUTPUT

PAL NTSC

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

—

I0dB 0d B

MAIN LEVEL

C

D

A

B

A

B

REAR

CENTER

MAIN

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

FM

50kHz
I00kHz

AM

9kHz
I0kHz

240V

CENTER C OR D

:

4ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

SET SPEAKER MODE

C D: 4ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

SET SPEAKER MODE

REAR

:

4ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B

:

4ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

A B: 8ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

CENTER C OR D

:

8ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

SET SPEAKER MODE

C D: 4ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

SET SPEAKER MODE

REAR

:

8ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B

:

8ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

A B:16ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

AC OUTLETS

I20W MAX. TOTAL

SWITCHED

AUDIO SIGNAL

AUDIO SIGNAL

VIDEO SIGNAL

OUTPUT SPEAKERS

REMOTE

CONTROL

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

CAUTION

AB E FC DG I JKH

1 23 4 56 98 07

REAR PANEL PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Before you start making connections make sure all related electronic components are turned OFF.

CONNECTIONS

(General Model)

To
AC outlet

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1 Antenna Connection Terminals

Connect the included indoor FM antenna to the FM ANT

terminal and connect the included AM loop antenna to the AM

ANT and GND terminals. To heighten safety and reduce

interference, connect the GND terminal to a good earth ground.

For improving reception quality, you can connect outdoor FM

and/or AM antenna to these terminals (See pages 27 to 29 for

details.)

2 FREQUENCY STEP Switch (General Model only)

Because the interstation frequency spacing differs in different

areas, set this switch to the position suitable for the frequency

spacing in your area.

Before sliding this switch, disconnect the AC power plug of this

unit from the AC outlet.

3 AUDIO SIGNAL Connection Jacks (for Audio Source

Equipment)

Connect the inputs and/or outputs of your audio equipment.

4 AUDIO/VIDEO SIGNAL Connection Jacks (for Video Source

Equipment)

Connect the audio and video inputs and/or outputs of your

video equipment. In place of the VIDEO jacks, the S VIDEO

jacks can be used for higher resolution and improved picture

quality if your VCR, monitor, etc. are equipped with S-VIDEO

connectors.

5 CENTER OUTPUT Jacks

Center-channel line outputs. Can be connected to input jack(s)
of one or two external power amplifier(s) to drive the center
speaker(s).

6 REAR OUTPUT Jacks

Rear-channel line output. Can be connected to input jacks of
an external stereo power amplifier driving the rear speakers.

7 REAR SPEAKERS Terminals

When using the built-in rear-channel amplifier, connect the rear
speakers here.

8 CENTER SPEAKERS Terminals

When using the built-in center-channel amplifier, connect one
or two center speakers here.

9 Center Speaker Switch

Set to “C + D” when using two center speakers, or to “C OR D”
when using only one center speaker.

0 IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch

Select the position whose requirements your speaker system
meets.

A GND Terminal

Connects the ground wire of the turntable to produce minimum
hum. In some cases, however, better results may be obtained
with the ground wire disconnected.

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B PCM/ DIGITAL IN (COAXIAL and OPTICAL) jacks

Can be connected with audio/video units that have a coaxial or

optical digital output jack. Connect a unit that is connected to

the DVD/LD AUDIO/VIDEO SIGNAL connection jacks to the

DVD/LD COAXIAL or OPTICAL jack.

Connect a unit that is connected to the TV/DBS AUDIO/VIDEO

SIGNAL connection jacks to the TV/DBS COAXIAL jack.

* If, for example, your LD player has an AC-3 RF output jack

and no digital output jack for AC-3 discrete audio signals,
connect the AC-3 RF output jack to the DVD/LD COAXIAL or
OPTICAL jack of this unit by way of an RF demodulator
(separate purchase).

C ROOM 2 OUT Jacks

These jacks output audio and video signals to the equipment in

the second room. The signals of source output from these jacks

are selected by the REC OUT/ROOM 2 SELECTOR. Refer to

“CONNECTING AND CONTROLLING ROOM 2 EQUIPMENT”

on page 38.

D REMOTE CONTROL IN and OUT Jacks

The IN jack receives the commands from the central controller

for custom installation system. The OUT jack outputs the

commands received at the IN jack. Refer to “CONNECTING

AND CONTROLLING ROOM 2 EQUIPMENT” on page 38.

E Video NTSC/PAL Switch (General Model only)

Set this switch to the position corresponding to the standard
that your video equipment employs.

F MAIN LEVEL Switch

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

G MAIN OUTPUT Jacks

Main-channel line output. Connected to input jacks of external
stereo power amplifier (MAIN IN or TAPE PLAY jacks of
integrated amplifier or receiver) when using external
amplification.

H SUBWOOFER Jacks

When using one subwoofer, connect its amplifier input to either
of these jacks. When using two subwoofers, connect their
amplifiers to these jacks respectively.
Frequencies below 90 Hz distributed from the main, center
and/or rear channels are output to these jacks.
Signals of LFE (low frequency effect) generated when the
Dolby Digital (AC-3) is decoded are also output if they are
assigned to these jacks.

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I MAIN SPEAKERS Terminals

This unit is equipped with 2 sets of MAIN SPEAKERS terminals

to allow you to connect 2 main speaker systems to this unit.

When using this unit’s built-in main-channel amplifier, connect

the main speakers here.

J SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S)

You may plug other audio/video units into these sockets as long

as their combined power consumption does not exceed the

specified value shown. “Switched” means that these

components are turned on and off by this unit’s power switch.

K VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General Model only)

Be sure to set to the line voltage in your area before applying

power. Consult your dealer if unsure of the correct setting.

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REAR PANEL SWITCH AND CONTROL SETTINGS

There are several switches and controls on the rear panel that
you’ll have to check before operating your system, and it’s a good
idea to do it before you connect cables. First, locate the MAIN
LEVEL slide switch (F). Make sure the MAIN LEVEL switch is set
to “0 dB”.

For General model only, set the NTSC/PAL switch (E) to the
position corresponding to the standard which your video
equipment employs and set the FREQUENCY STEP switch (2) to
the position suitable for the frequency spacing in your area.

For the setting of IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch (0), see
page 34.

For the setting of the center speaker switch (9), see page 32.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTIONS

Make sure that you have the left (L) and right (R) channels
correctly connected. That means that jacks marked “L” on this unit
must be connected to jacks marked “L” on other units. Likewise
with the “R” jacks. This is easy if you remember to always use the
red plug for the “R” jacks and the white plug for the “L” jacks.

For connections with audio/video source equipment, use RCA
type pin plug cables with the exception described later.

With speaker connections you must also be sure that the
polarity is correct. For each amplifier and each channel, connect
the plus (+) terminal of the amplifier to the plus terminal of the
speaker, and connect the minus (–) terminal of the amplifier to the
minus terminal of the speaker. To keep track of polarity, use a
speaker cable that has one of the two wires marked by a stripe or
a different color.

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PHONO

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

IN

VCR 1

OUT

IN

VCR 2

OUT

ROOM 2

OUT

S VIDEO

S VIDEO

1

CD

3

TAPE

PB

4

REC
OUT

TAPE(MD)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DVD/LD

IN OUT

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

FM

ANT

75Ω

UNBAL.

AM
ANT

GND

PCM/ DIGITAL IN

(AC–3 DIGITAL IN)

FREQUENCY

STEP

GND

PAL NTSC

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

—

I0dB 0d B

MAIN LEVEL

FM

50kHz
I00kHz

AM

9kHz
I0kHz

AUDIO SIGNAL

AUDIO SIGNAL

VIDEO SIGNAL

REMOTE

CONTROL

OUTPUT

GND

OUTPUT

LINE OUT
LINE IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT

CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE EQUIPMENT TO THIS UNIT

BASIC CONNECTIONS

* If you have YAMAHA audio/video unit numbered as 1, 3 or 4 on the rear panel, connections can be made easily by making sure to

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

* For shaded parts, see pages 24 to 26.

Turntable

CD player

Tape deck (MD recorder)

LD (DVD) player

TV/Satellite tuner

Video cassette
recorder 1

Video cassette
recorder 2

Monitor TV

(General Model)

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CONNECTING TO DIGITAL (OPTICAL AND COAXIAL)
JACKS

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

To make a connection between optical digital audio signal
jacks, remove the cover from each jack, 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) jack of this unit, you must keep the unit connected with
the same named analog audio signal jacks of this unit, because
digital signal cannot be recorded by a tape deck or VCR
connected to this unit, and digital signal also will not be output
from the AUDIO SIGNAL ROOM 2 OUT jacks. You can switch the
selection of input signals between “digital” and “analog” easily.
(See page 46 for details.)

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

NOTE: Be sure to attach the cover when the OPTICAL jack is not
being used, in order to protect the jack from dust.

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

PHONO

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

IN

VCR 1

OUT

IN

VCR 2

OUT

ROOM 2

OUT

1

CD

3

TAPE

PB

4

REC
OUT

TAPE(MD)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DVD/LD

IN OUT

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

FM

ANT

75Ω

UNBAL.

AM
ANT

GND

PCM/ DIGITAL IN

(AC–3 DIGITAL IN)

FREQUENCY

STEP

GND

PAL NTSC

VIDEO

MONITO

FM

50kHz
I00kHz

AM

9kHz
I0kHz

AUDIO SIGNAL

AUDIO SIGNAL

VIDEO S

REMOTE

CONTROL

COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT

ANALOG OUT

ANALOG OUT

LD (DVD) player

TV/Satellite tuner

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

If your LD player has AC-3 RF signal output jack and no digital
signal output jack for AC-3 discrete audio signals, connect the AC­3 RF signal output jack to this unit’s OPTICAL (or COAXIAL) digital
signal input jack by using an RF demodulator (separate purchase).
First, connect the AC-3 RF signal output jack of the LD player to
the AC-3 RF signal input jack of the RF demodulator. Next,
connect the optical (or coaxial) digital signal output jack of the RF
demodulator to the OPTICAL (or COAXIAL) digital signal input jack
of this unit.
This connection is necessary for inputting audio signals encoded
with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) on the LD player to this unit.

It is also necessary to connect the LD player to this unit’s
analog audio signal input jacks 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 jack
(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 jack of this
unit, and connect the RF demodulator to the OPTICAL digital
signal input jack of this unit.
By this connection, if the input mode of the DVD/LD source is in
“AUTO”, you can enjoy listening to sounds decoded with the Dolby
Digital (AC-3) when you play a disc encoded with the Dolby Digital
(AC-3) though signals are input to both OPTICAL and COAXIAL
digital signal input jacks of this unit simultaneously (because
signals input to the OPTICAL jack take priority of signals input to
the COAXIAL jack).
See page 46 for details about switching the input mode.

NOTES

●

If, for example, you play a CD on the LD player (which can play
a CD also), there is no input to the OPTICAL jack, so the
signals input to the COAXIAL jack 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.

PHONO

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

IN

VCR 1

OUT

IN

VCR 2

OUT

ROOM 2

OUT

1

CD

3

TAPE

PB

4

REC
OUT

TAPE(MD)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DVD/LD

IN OUT

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

FM

ANT

75Ω

UNBAL.

AM
ANT

GND

PCM/ DIGITAL IN

(AC–3 DIGITAL IN)

FREQUENCY

STEP

GND

PAL NTSC

VIDEO

MONITO

FM

50kHz

I00kHz

AM

9kHz

I0kHz

AUDIO SIGNAL

AUDIO SIGNAL

VIDEO

REMOTE

CONTROL

ANALOG OUT

AC-3 RF
OUT

COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT

AC-3 RF
IN

RF demodulator
(YAMAHA APD-1 etc.)

LD player

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CONNECTING TO S VIDEO JACKS

If your video cassette recorder, LD player, etc. and your monitor
are equipped with “S” (high-resolution) video terminals, connect
them to this unit’s S VIDEO jacks, and connect this unit’s
S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack to the “S” video input of your
monitor. Otherwise, connect the composite video jacks from your
video cassette recorder, LD player, etc. to the VIDEO jacks of this
unit, and connect this unit’s VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack to the
composite video input of your monitor.

NOTE: If video signals are sent to both S VIDEO input and VIDEO
input jacks, the signals will be sent to their respective output jacks
independently.

NOTE: If your unit is the General Model, be sure the NTSC/PAL
switch has been correctly set to the standard that your video
equipment employs. U.S.A. and Canada models have no switch
and use the NTSC standard, while other models without a switch
use the PAL standard.

Notes about the Video superimpose

● If you watch a video source that is connected to both S VIDEO

and VIDEO input jacks of this unit, signals of screen display
information are output from only the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT
jack.

● When no video signal is input to either S VIDEO or VIDEO input

jacks of this unit, signals of screen display information are
output from both S VIDEO MONITOR OUT and VIDEO
MONITOR OUT jacks with a color background.
* For the General Model, if the NTSC/PAL switch on the rear

panel is set to “PAL”, nothing will be output from either S
VIDEO MONITOR OUT or VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack in this
case.

PHONO

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

IN

VCR 1

OUT

IN

VCR 2

OUT

ROOM 2

OUT

S VIDEO

S VIDEO

1

CD

3

TAPE

PB

4

REC
OUT

TAPE(MD)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DVD/LD

IN OUT

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

FM

ANT

75Ω

UNBAL.

AM
ANT

GND

PCM/ DIGITAL IN

(AC–3 DIGITAL IN)

FREQUENCY

STEP

GND

PAL NTSC

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

—

I0dB 0d B

MAIN LEVEL

FM

50kHz
I00kHz

AM

9kHz
I0kHz

AUDIO SIGNAL

AUDIO SIGNAL

VIDEO SIGNAL

REMOTE

CONTROL

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO
OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO
OUT

VIDEO
OUT

VIDEO
OUT

S-VIDEO
OUT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

LD (DVD) player

TV/Satellite tunerVideo cassette recorder 1

Video cassette recorder 2

Monitor TV