Yamaha YAS-71CU, YAS-71SPX User Manual

Front Surround System

(CENTER SYSTEM + SUBWOOFER/SYSTEM CONTROL)

YAS-71

(YAS-71CU + YAS-71SPX)

OWNER’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT 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

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.

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.

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

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

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

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cable from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused

for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cable or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)

1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS

UNIT!

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

2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to

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

3 NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply

with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.

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

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

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

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

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

90620.

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

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Caution: Read this before operating your unit.

1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual

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

2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean

place – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. Allow ventilation space of at least 5 cm (2”) on the top, left, right, and the back of this unit.

3 Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors,

or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from

cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in an environment with high humidity (i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

5 Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects may fall onto

this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place: – Other components, as they may cause damage and/or

discoloration on the surface of this unit.

– Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire,

damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

– Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid

may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit.

6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain,

etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

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

are complete.

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

possibly causing damage.

9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords. 10 When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet,

grasp the plug; do not pull the cable.

11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might

damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this

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

13 To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cable and

outdoor antennas disconnected from a wall outlet or the unit during a lightning storm.

14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified

Yamaha service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.

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

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

16 Install this unit near the wall outlet and where the AC power

plug can be reached easily.

17 Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on common

operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty.

18 Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set this unit

in standby mode, and disconnect the power supply cable from the wall outlet.

19 The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as

sunshine, fire or like.

20 Condensation will form when the surrounding temperature

changes suddenly. Disconnect the power supply cable from the outlet, then leave the unit alone.

21 Secure placement or installation is the owner’s responsibility.

Yamaha shall not be liable for any accident caused by improper placement or installation of speakers.

22 This unit is not evaluated for wall mounting by CSA.

WARNING

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

As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall outlet, it is not disconnected from the AC power source even if you turn off this unit by STANDBY/ON. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

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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 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

INTRODUCTION PREPARATION

INTRODUCTION

GETTING STARTED................................................ 2

Supplied parts ................................................................ 2

Controls and functions................................................... 3

PREPARATION

PLACING THIS SYSTEM........................................ 8

Placing the center system............................................... 8

CONNECTION......................................................... 11

Connecting the center system and the subwoofer/system

control...................................................................... 11

Connecting external components................................. 12

Connecting the Yamaha iPod universal dock.............. 14

Connecting the Yamaha Bluetooth audio receiver ...... 14

Connecting the indoor FM antenna ............................. 14

Connecting the power cable......................................... 15

BASIC OPERATION

BASIC PLAYBACK OPERATION ....................... 16

AIR SURROUND XTREME................................... 17

What is AIR SURROUND XTREME ?...................... 17

Listening to surround mode of AIR SURROUND

XTREME................................................................. 18

Shifting the optimum listening area

from side to side ...................................................... 19

Selecting the optimum listening area........................... 20

Checking the virtual surround effect ........................... 20

Using extended stereo mode........................................ 21

Setting compressed music enhancer............................ 21

OTHER FUNCTIONS

LISTENING TO FM BROADCASTS ....................22

Overview ..................................................................... 22

Controls and functions for the FM tuning ................... 22

Basic tuning operation................................................. 23

Using station preset feature ......................................... 24

USING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ........................27

Using iPod™ ............................................................... 27

Using Bluetooth™ components................................... 29

USEFUL OPERATION

ADJUSTING THE AUDIO DELAY.......................31

LISTENING AT LOW VOLUME (NIGHT

LISTENING MODE)............................................32

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME BALANCE DURING

PLAYBACK ..........................................................32

CHANGING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE FRONT

PANEL DISPLAY.................................................33

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ............................34

Troubleshooting........................................................... 34

Glossary ....................................................................... 37

Specifications............................................................... 38

OPERATION

BASIC

FUNCTIONS English

OTHER

■ Introduction

YAS-71 consists of a center system (YAS-71CU) and subwoofer/system control (YAS-71SPX). This product provides excellent sound with simple operations, allowing you to enjoy various audio sources. We hope the “YAS-71” brings you great listening pleasure and satisfaction.

■ About this manual

• In this manual, operations that can be performed using either the front panel buttons or remote control are explained using the remote control.

• y indicates a tip for your operation. Notes contain important information about safety and operating instructions.

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

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OPERATION

USEFUL

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

INTRODUCTION

GETTING STARTED

Supplied parts

This product consists of the following items. Before making connections, make sure you received all of the following items.

■ Units

Center system (YAS-71CU)

■ Accessories

System control cable

(4 m)

Indoor FM

antenna

(For US customers only)

Spacer × 2

Subwoofer/system control

Speaker cable (4 m)

(For Australian customers only)

Battery × 2

(AAA, R03, UM4)

(YAS-71SPX)

Remote controlSpeaker cable (4 m)

Mounting template

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Double-sided tape (2 pieces)

Non-skid pad (2 pieces)

Screw × 6

Owner’s manualCover

Front Surround System

(CENTER SYSTEM + SUBWOOFER/SYSTEM CONTROL)

YAS-71

(YAS-71CU + YAS-71SPX)

OWNER’S MANUAL

Controls and functions

■ Front panel of the center system

GETTING STARTED

1 Front panel display

Shows information about the operational status of the system. (☞ P. 4)

2 Remote control sensor

Receives infrared signals from the remote control. (☞ P. 5, 7)

3 Power indicator

Lights up when the system is turned on. (☞ P. 16)

4 STANDBY/ON

Turns on the system, or sets it to standby mode. (☞ P. 16)

Note

A small amount of electricity is consumed to receive the infrared signal from the remote control even when the system is in standby mode.

5 INPUT

Selects an input source you want to listen to. (☞ P. 16)

6 VOLUME –/+

Controls the volume of the system. (☞ P. 16)

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GETTING STARTED

■ Front panel display of the center system

1 Decoder indicators

The respective indicator lights up when any of the decoders of the system is functioning.

2 DOCK indicator

• Lights up when the system is receiving a signal from an iPod stationed in the Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 or YDS-11, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of the subwoofer/system control. (☞ P. 27)

• Lights up while the Yamaha Bluetooth audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) is connected to the Bluetooth component. (☞ P. 29)

• Flashes while the connected Yamaha Bluetooth audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) and the Bluetooth component are pairing or while the Yamaha Bluetooth audio receiver is searching for the Bluetooth component. (☞ P. 29)

3 ENHANCER indicator

Lights up when compressed music enhancer mode is selected. (☞ P. 21)

4 NIGHT indicator

Lights up when you select night listening mode. (☞ P. 32)

5 Tuner indicators (AUTO/TUNED/STEREO/

MEMORY)

AUTO indicator

Lights up when the system is in automatic tuning mode. (☞ P. 23)

TUNED indicator

Lights up when the system is receiving a station. (☞ P. 23)

STEREO indicator

Lights up when the system is receiving a strong signal from an FM stereo broadcast in automatic tuning mode. (☞ P. 23)

MEMORY indicator

Flashes to show a station can be stored. (☞ P. 24, 25)

6 Multi information display

Shows the selected input source, current surround mode and other information.

7 MUTE indicator/VOLUME indicator

• Flashes while the mute function is activated.

(☞ P. 16)

• Indicates the current volume level.

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GETTING STARTED

■ Remote control

Infrared signal

transmitter

1 Input buttons

Select an input source you want to listen to. (☞ P. 16)

2 STEREO

• Turns extended stereo mode on and off alternately.

(☞ P. 21)

• Turns off surround mode. (☞ P. 18)

3 Cursors (W / X / S / T)/ENTER

Position: Change the setting. (☞ P. 19) Audio delay: Change the setting. (☞ P. 31) iPod: Move the cursor. (☞ P. 27) FM: Move a preset group and number forward or backward. (☞ P. 22)

4 PRESET/TUNE, AUTO/MAN’L, MEMORY

Control an FM tuner. (☞ P. 22)

5 s / e / p / b / a

Control an iPod or a Bluetooth component. (☞ P. 27, 29)

6 BLUETOOTH ON/BLUETOOTH OFF

Connects or disconnects a Bluetooth component. (☞ P. 30)

7 STANDBY/ON

Turns on the system, or sets it to standby mode. (☞ P. 16)

8 MOVIE/MUSIC/SPORTS/GAME

Select surround mode. (☞ P. 18)

9 VOLUME (+/-)/MUTE

Control the volume of the system. (☞ P. 16)

0 SW (+/-)/CENTER (+/-)/SUR. (+/-)

Adjust the volume balance. (☞ P. 32)

A DOCK MODE

Switches operation mode of the iPod. (☞ P. 27)

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GETTING STARTED

B POSITION

Shifts the optimum listening area according to your listening position. (☞ P. 19)

C TEST

Outputs the test tone. (☞ P. 20)

D ENHANCER

Turns on and off compressed music enhancer mode alternately. (☞ P. 21)

E NIGHT

Turns night listening mode on or off. (☞ P. 32)

F AREA

Selects the optimum listening area. (☞ P. 20)

G AUDIO DELAY

Delays the output sound to synchronize it with the video image. (☞ P. 31)

H DISP. MODE

Changes the brightness of the front panel display. (☞ P. 33)

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GETTING STARTED

■ Using the remote control

Within 6 m (20’)

Use the remote control within 6 m (20’) of the center system and point it toward the remote control sensor.

Notes

• Be careful not to spill liquid on the remote control.

• Be careful not to drop the remote control.

• Do not leave the remote control in a place that is: – hot or humid, such as near a heater or in a bathroom – extremely cold – dusty

■ Installing the batteries

1 Take off the battery compartment cover. 2 Insert the 2 supplied batteries (AAA, R03, UM4), observing

the polarity markings (+ and –) on the inside of the battery compartment.

3 Snap the battery compartment cover back into place.

Notes

• If the effective operation distance of the remote control decreases considerably, replace the batteries with two new ones as soon as possible.

• Do not use an old battery together with new one.

• Do not use different types of batteries (for example, alkaline and manganese) together. Their performance will vary, even if they are similar in shape.

• If the batteries run out, immediately remove them from the remote control to prevent an explosion or acid leak.

• Dispose of batteries according to regional regulations.

• If a battery starts leaking, dispose of it immediately. Be careful not to let leaking battery acid come into contact with your skin or clothing. Before inserting new batteries, wipe the compartment clean.

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PREPARATION

PLACING THIS SYSTEM

To enjoy quality sound thoroughly, you need to place this system in the appropriate positions, and install the components correctly. After deciding the layout, follow the procedure below to install this system.

Subwoofer/system control

Center system

(YAS-71CU)

(YAS-71SPX)

Notes

• This system is shielded against magnetic fields. However, if the picture on your TV screen becomes blurred or distorted, we recommend moving the system away from your TV.

• Low frequency sound produced by the subwoofer/system control may be heard differently depending on the listening position and subwoofer location. To enjoy desired sounds, try changing the location of the subwoofer.

• Depending on your installation environment, connections to external components can be done before installing this system. We recommend that you temporarily place and arrange all components in order to decide which procedure is best done first.

Center system (YAS-71CU)

Place the center system beneath a TV or under the TV so that the center system and your TV align vertically. Make sure that the center system is placed in parallel with the wall. Main roles: Produces front channel (stereo) sounds. Also produces virtual center channel sounds (dialogue, etc.) and virtual surround channel sounds effectively using the Yamaha front surround system.

Subwoofer/system control (YAS-71SPX)

Place the subwoofer near the center system and turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce wall reflections. Main roles: Produces low frequency (LFE) sounds.

Placing the center system

You can place the center system on a rack or attach it to a wall. Select an installation method that suits your environment.

■ Placing the center system beneath/under a TV

1 Attach the supplied double-sided tapes on

the spacers and non-skid pads on the rear of

Example 1: Beneath your TV

Example 2:Under your TV

If there is any obstacle (TV stand, etc.) under the center system, use the supplied spacers as follows.

Notes

• Do not cover the remote control sensor of your TV, etc., by the center system.

• The spacers may scratch or damage the surface of your rack or floor. Be careful when placing or moving the center system.

• For your safety, take measures in advance to prevent the center system from falling.

the spacers.

Side. A Side. B

Doublesided tape

Non-skid pad Non-skid pad

2 Attach the spacers to the bottom.

Doublesided tape

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PLACING THIS SYSTEM

■ Attaching the center system to a wall

Installing the center system using the keyholes

You can attach the center system to a wall using commercially available screws (#8, Diameter: 7.5 mm or more (5/16” or more)).

When installing the center system on a wall, all installation work must be performed by a qualified contractor or dealer. The customer must never attempt to perform this installation work. Improper or inadequate installation could cause the center system to fall, resulting in personal injury.

1 Attach the supplied mounting template on a

wall and mark the holes of the mounting template.

Tapes or thumbtacks

Mark

Installing the cables above the center system

To pass the cables upward, you need to attach the spacers to make room on the back of the center system.

2 Remove the mounting template and then

install the commercially available screws at the marks.

Diameter:

7.5 mm or more (#8, 5/16” or more)

4 to 6 mm (3/16” to 1/4”)

To install the cables above the center system, refer to the right column.

3 Hang the center system on the screws using

the keyholes on the back of the center system.

In step 2 of the left column;

2-a: Attach the supplied spacers to the rear panel of the

center system using the supplied double-sided tapes. You can choose either the side A or the side B.

A: For narrow space B: For wide space

Double-sided tape

Attach Attach

2-b: Remove the mounting template and then install

the commercially available screws at the marks.

22 to 24 mm (7/8” to 15/16”)

Double-sided tape

34 to 36 mm (1-5/16” to 1-7/16”)

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EnglishPREPARATION

PLACING THIS SYSTEM

Installing the center system using the screw holes

You can also use the inner or outer screw holes on the rear of the center system for installing the center system using a commercially available bracket or rack.

Bracket or rack, etc.,

77 mm (3”)

52.5 mm (2-1/16”)

550 mm (21-5/8”)

290 mm

(11-7/16”)

Screw holes

Hole depth: 15 mm (9/16”)

Diameter: 6 mm (1/4”)

Inner pitch: 290 mm (11-7/16”)

Outer pitch: 550 mm (21-5/8”)

Screw (M6)

Notes

• The center system weighs about 5 kg (11 lbs.). Attach the center system to a bracket, rack or wall. Do not attach the center system to a wall that is made of weak materials such as plaster or veneered woods. Doing so may cause the center system to fall.

• Use commercially available screws that can support the weight of the installation.

• Make sure you use specified screws to attach the center system. Using clamps other than specified screws, such as short screws, nails, or two-sided tape, may cause the center system to fall.

• When connecting the center system, fix the speaker cables in place where they will not become loose. If your foot or hand accidentally gets caught on a loose speaker cable, the center system may fall.

• After attaching the center system, check that the center system is fixed securely. Yamaha will bear no responsibility for any accidents caused by improper installations.

15 mm (9/16”)

Screw hole

Min 7 mm (1/4”)

YAS-71CU

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