Yamaha Audio DSP-A1 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

U C A

NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP A1

CINEMA DSP

7ch

VOLUME

INPUT SELECTOR

TAPE 2 MON

/EXT. DECODER

–dB

PHONES BASS

EXTENSION

BASS TREBLE BALANCE

DVD/ VCR 3

VIDEO AUX

REC OUT

VCR 1

VCR 2

TV/ DBS

SOURCECDMD/ TAPE 1

VIDEO AUX

INPUT MODE

SET MENU PROGRAM EFFECT

STANDBY/ON

l0l

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.

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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

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

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

WARNING

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

1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions – All operating and other instructions

should be followed.

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

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

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

cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A A unit and cart combination should be

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

7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit

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

8 Ventilation – The unit should be situated so that its

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

9 Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat

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

10 Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a

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

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

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

12 Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

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

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

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

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

15 Damage Requiring Service – The unit should be serviced

by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been

damaged; or

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

unit; or

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

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

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

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

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

17 Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located

away from power lines.

18 Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken

so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

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.

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)

English

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.

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.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

After unpacking, check that the following parts are included.

Remote Control Transmitter Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3)

User function stickers

Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA AV Amplifier.

CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

...................................................... Inside of the Front Cover

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............................................... 1

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

CAUTION .............................................................................. 3

NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL

TRANSMITTER .................................................................... 4

PROFILE OF THIS UNIT ..................................................... 5

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

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

CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE EQUIPMENT

TO THIS UNIT.....................................................................10

CONNECTING SPEAKERS.............................................. 18

PLUGGING IN THIS UNIT................................................. 22

USING DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP)

.............................................................................................. 45

PLAYING A SOURCE WITH AN EFFECT OF THE

DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP) .............. 45

ADJUSTING OUTPUT LEVEL OF THE CENTER, RIGHT REAR, LEFT REAR, FRONT EFFECT SPEAKERS AND

SUBWOOFER .................................................................... 48

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF DIGITAL SOUND FIELD

PROGRAMS ....................................................................... 50

ON SCREEN DISPLAY .................................................... 55

CREATING YOUR OWN SOUND FIELDS .................... 56

SELECTING AND EDITING PROGRAM PARAMETERS

............................................................................................... 57

DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD

PARAMETERS ................................................................... 58

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER ......................................... 61

REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER ........................... 62

CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ......................... 23

FRONT PANEL................................................................... 23

DISPLAY PANEL ................................................................ 25

ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT ............. 26

SELECTING THE OUTPUT MODES SUITABLE FOR YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM (IN THE “SET MENU” MODE)

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

SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT............................. 29

ADJUSTMENTS IN THE “SET MENU” MODE ............ 32

BASIC OPERATIONS ....................................................... 39

TO PLAY A SOURCE......................................................... 39

TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE (OR MD)

(OR DUBBING FROM A TAPE TO ANOTHER)............. 42

FOR SOUND CONTROL ON THIS UNIT........................ 44

BASIC OPERATIONS (When the lid is open) ................. 62

LEARNING NEW CONTROL FUNCTIONS

(When the lid is open).......................................................... 64

USING OPERATION CONTROL KEYS

(When the lid is closed) ...................................................... 66

MACRO OPERATIONS (When the lid is closed) ............ 68

LEARNING A NEW FUNCTION ....................................... 70

MAKING A NEW MACRO ................................................. 71

CLEARING LEARNED FUNCTIONS .............................. 72

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................... 73

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 76

FEATURES

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7 Speaker Configuration Main: 110W + 110W (8Ω) RMS Output

Power, 0.015% THD, 20–20,000 Hz

Center: 110W (8Ω) RMS Output Power,

0.015% THD, 20–20,000 Hz

Rear: 110W + 110W (8Ω) RMS Output

Power, 0.015% THD, 20–20,000 Hz

Front: 35W + 35W (8Ω) RMS Output

Power, 0.05% THD, 1 kHz

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Digital Sound Field Processor

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Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder

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Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder

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DTS Decoder

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CINEMA DSP: Theater-like Sound Experience by the Combination of YAMAHA DSP Technology and Dolby Surround or DTS

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Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby Pro Logic Surround

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Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Balance Adjustment

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Speaker Output Mode Changing Capability

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“SET MENU” Mode which Provides You with 12 Titles of Setting Changes and Adjustments for Using This Unit in the Best Condition in Your Audio/Video System

● BASS EXTENSION Switch for Reinforcing

Bass Response

● On Screen Display Function Helpful in

Controlling This Unit REC OUT Selector which is Independent of

●

Input Source Selection

● SLEEP Timer

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Digital Audio Signal Terminals: 5 OPTICAL Inputs, 3 COAXIAL Inputs, 1 DOLBY DIGITAL (AC-3) RF Input, 1 OPTICAL Output

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6 Channel Audio Signal Input Terminals for Connecting with an External Audio Signal Decoder etc.

● Video Signal Input/Output Capability

(Including S Video Connections) “Learning” Remote Control Transmitter

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CAUTION : READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1. To assure the finest performance, please read this manual

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

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

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

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

contact your dealer.

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

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

5. The openings on the cabinet assure proper ventilation of

the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature inside the cabinet will rise rapidly. Therefore, avoid placing objects against these openings, and install the unit in wellventilated condition. Make sure to allow a space of at least 10 cm behind, 10 cm on the both sides and 30 cm above the top panel of the unit. Otherwise it may not only damage the unit, but also cause fire.

6. 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.

7. Digital signals generated by this unit may interfere with

other equipment such as tuners, receivers or TVs. Move this unit farther away from such equipment if interference is observed.

8. Always set the VOLUME control to “–

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

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

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

10.Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section

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

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.

12.To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power

plug and antenna cable when there is an electrical storm.

13.Grounding or polarization – Precautions should be taken

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

14.Do not connect an audio equipment to the AC outlet on the

rear panel if the equipment requires more power than the outlet is rated to provide.

” before starting

∞

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as

30°

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

I00W MAX. TOTAL

200W MAX.

UNSWITCHED

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

A B : 4

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A OR B : 4

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 4

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

EFFECT : 6

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

SET BEFORE POWER ON

MAIN

CENTER

REAR

FRONT

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

A B : 4

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A OR B : 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

EFFECT : 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

MAIN

CENTER

REAR

FRONT

A B

A OR B

FRONT REAR

(SURROUND)

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

Voltage Selector (China and General Models only) The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply. Voltages are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

FREQUENCY STEP switch (China and General Models only)

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

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

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

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

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

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

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE-

(General model)

CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.

NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

Battery installation

Battery replacement

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

Notes

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

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

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

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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.

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

Remote control transmitter operation range

Remote control sensor

Within approximately 6 m (19.7 feet)

Notes

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

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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.

PROFILE OF THIS UNIT

English

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 12 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.

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.

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, and a DTS decoder for multi-channel sound reproduction of DTSencoded audio and video sources. The operation of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround, Dolby Digital (AC-3) or DTS decoder can be controlled by selecting a corresponding DSP program including combined operations of DSP and Dolby Pro Logic Surround, DSP and Dolby Digital (AC-3), or DSP and DTS.

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

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

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

This unit employs a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder similar to professional Dolby Stereo decoders used in many movie theaters. By using the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you can experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby Stereo 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 channel (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 Digital (AC-3)

Dolby Digital (AC-3) is a new generation of Dolby Surround sound system which is a spatial sound processing format developed for 35 mm film-movies by employing 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 is called the “subwoofer channel” or “LFE channel”.) This channel is counted as 0.1, thus giving rise to the term 5.1 channels in total.

Dolby Surround is encoded on a lot of sound tracks of prerecorded video tapes, laserdiscs, 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.

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.

By using the built-in Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder, you can experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby Stereo Digital theater sound in your own home.

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.

Dolby Digital (AC-3) forms 5.1 channels as mentioned on the previous page, and moreover, it can also form fewer channels, for example 2 channel stereo and monaural. You may be able to find some 2 channel stereo and/or monaural sources encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) in a market.

If a 2 channel stereo source encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) is played back as the input source and the DSP program No. 10, 11 or 12 is used at the same time, the source is first decoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder into 2 channels, and then decoded with the Dolby Pro Logic decoder. In such a case, only the decoding of Dolby Pro Logic is shown on the display panel of this unit.

DTS Digital Surround

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

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

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 DTS (Digital Theater Systems) system was developed to replace analog soundtracks of movies with six discrete channels of digital soundtracks, and now, it is installed in many theaters around the world. The DTS digital playback system changed the way we experienced movies in theaters with six discrete channels of superb digital audio.

The DTS technology, through intense research and development, made it possible to deliver a similar encode/decode discrete technology to home audio surroundsound entertainment. The DTS Digital Surround is an encode/decode system which delivers six channels of master-quality, 20-bit audio; technically

5.1 channels, which means 5 full-range (left, center, right and two surround) channels, plus a subwoofer (LFE) channel (as “0.1”). It is compatible with the 5.1 speaker configurations that are currently available for home theater systems

The DTS Digital Surround algorithm is designed to encode the six channels of 20-bit audio onto any laserdisc or compact disc (or DVD in the near future) with considerably less datacompression.

By using the DTS decoder built into this unit, you can experience the dramatic realism and impact of the DTS installed theater’s high quality sound in your own home.

Laserdisc and compact disc (and DVD in the near future) are home audio format within which DTS can represent its high quality multi-channel audio. (In addition to movies on laserdiscs, many exciting new multi-channel music recordings will also become available in the form of DTS-encoded compact discs.)

Manufactured under license from DTS Technology LLC. Additionally licensed under the following US Patent 5,451,942 & National Patent applications derived from PCT/US95/00959. Additional U.S. and Foreign Patents pending. “DTS”, “digital surround”, and “coherent acoustics” logos are trademarks of DTS Technology LLC. All rights reserved.

CINEMA DSP: Dolby Surround + DSP / DTS + DSP

CINEMA DSP

English

Dolby Surround sound system and DTS system show their 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 are much different from those of a movie theater.

Dolby Pro Logic + 2 Digital Sound Fields

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

This combination is available when the digital sound field program No. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 or “PRO LOGIC/Enhanced” of No. 12 is selected, and the input signal of source is analog, PCM audio or encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) in 2channels.

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 or DTS Digital Surround sound.

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

Dolby Digital (AC-3) or DTS + 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 or the DTS-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) or DTS sound, this sound field combination lets you feel as if you were watching a movie in the newest Dolby Stereo Digital theater or DTS installed theater. This will be the most ideal home theater sound at the present time.

This combination is available when the digital sound field program No. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 or “DOLBY DIGITAL (or DTS DIGITAL SUR.)/Enhanced” of No. 12 is selected, and the input signal of source is encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-

3) (except in 2-channels) or encoded with the DTS.

SPEAKER SETUP

Setting Up Your Speaker System

This unit has been designed to provide the best sound field quality with a full seven-speaker system setup, using a pair of main speakers to output main source sounds, two extra pairs of effect speakers to generate the sound field plus one center speaker for dialog. We therefore recommend that you use a seven-speaker 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 seven-speaker system later. In the 4 or 5 speaker system, the Digital Sound Field Processing is still performed, but the main speakers are used for both the main channels and the front effect channels.

Use of the Center Dialog Speaker Is Recommended

When playing back a source with the Dolby Pro Logic decoded, or playing back a source which contains centerchannel signals with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) or the DTS decoded, 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.

Speakers and Speaker Placement

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 signals at the subwoofer channel with high fidelity during playing back a source with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) or the DTS decoded. You may wish to choose the convenience of a Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, which has its own builtin power amplifier.

Your full seven-speaker system will require three speaker pairs: the MAIN SPEAKERS (your normal stereo speakers), the FRONT EFFECT 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, the FRONT EFFECT and REAR SPEAKERS.

Place the MAIN SPEAKERS in the normal position. Place the FRONT EFFECT SPEAKERS further apart than the MAIN SPEAKERS, on either side of and 0.5–1m behind and above the MAIN SPEAKER pair. Place the REAR SPEAKERS behind your listening position. They should be nearly 1.8m 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

Subwoofer

Front effect speaker

Rear speaker

Center speaker

Four Possible Types of Speaker System Configurations Recommended

English

4 Speaker System

Simplest system.

You can enjoy widely diffused sound by only adding two additional speaker units at the rear.

1E. FRONT MIX—Set to ON-5ch. (See page 27.) 1A. CENTER SP—Set to NONE. (See page 26.)

5 Speaker System

Good for Audio/Video sources.

By the use of center speaker, center sounds (dialog, vocals etc.) are precisely localized.

1E. FRONT MIX—Set to ON-5ch. (See page 27.) 1A. CENTER SP—Set to LRG or SML. (See page 26.)

6 Speaker System

Good for sound fields from 2-channel stereo sources.

When a normal stereo source is played back with the sound field programs No. 1 through No. 6, a sound effect matching that of a 7-speaker system can be obtained. The addition of front left and right effect speakers produces a more effective sound field.

7 Speaker System

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

The rear speakers and the front effect speakers produces a 360-degree sound field, and the center speaker provides precise center localization. You can experience the amazing YAMAHA “CINEMA DSP” sound fields completely with the 7 speaker system.

1E. FRONT MIX—Set to OFF-7ch. (See page 27.) 1A. CENTER SP—Set to NONE. (See page 26.)

1E. FRONT MIX—Set to OFF-7ch. (See page 27.) 1A. CENTER SP—Set to LRG or SML. (See page 26.)

CONNECTIONS

MAIN

FRONT

VIDEO S VIDEO

TV/DBS

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

DVD/

VCR 3

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

DVD/VCR 3 OUT CAN BE USED AS A SECOND MONITOR OUT, IF SELECTED BY SET MENU.

VIDEO SIGNALAUDIO SIGNALAUDIO SIGNAL

GND

PHONO

TUNER

PLAY

REC

MD/TAPE 1

PLAY

REC

TAPE 2

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

MAIN

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

SURROUND

TV/DBS

DVD/

VCR 3

COAXIAL OPTICAL

PLAY

REC

MD/TAPE 1

TV/DBS

DVD/

VCR 3

DIGITAL SIGNAL

PAL NTSC

OUTPUT

GND

OUTPUT

LINE OUT LINE IN

DIGITAL

(AC-3) RF SIGNAL

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

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.

CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE EQUIPMENT TO THIS UNIT

For connections with audio/video units, use RCA type pin plug cables with the exception described later. * If you have YAMAHA audio/video units numbered as 1, 2, 3, etc. on the rear panel, connections can be made easily only by

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

BASIC CONNECTIONS (for Audio Units)

Tuner

MD recorder, Tape deck 1, etc.

Tape deck 2

GND terminal (For turntable use)

Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to the GND

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

Turntable

CD player

(General model)

BASIC CONNECTIONS (for Video Units)

MAIN

FRONT

VIDEO S VIDEO

TV/DBS

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

DVD/

VCR 3

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

DVD/VCR 3 OUT CAN BE USED AS A SECOND MONITOR OUT, IF SELECTED BY SET MENU.

VIDEO SIGNALAUDIO SIGNALAUDIO SIGNAL

GND

PHONO

TUNER

PLAY

REC

MD/TAPE 1

PLAY

REC

TAPE 2

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

MAIN

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

SURROUND

TV/DBS

DVD/

VCR 3

COAXIAL OPTICAL

DIGITAL

(AC-3) RF SIGNAL

PLAY

REC

MD/TAPE 1

TV/DBS

DVD/

VCR 3

DIGITAL SIGNAL

PAL NTSC

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

English

LD player

(General model)

PAL/NTSC switch (China and General models only)

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

PAL: Outputs signals in the PAL format no matter which

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

TV/Satellite tuner

Video cassette recorder 1

Video cassette recorder 2

DVD player or video cassette recorder 3

Monitor TV

NTSC: Outputs signals in the NTSC format no matter

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

Note

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

VCR 2

OUT

DVD/

VCR 3

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

DVD/VCR 3 OUT CAN BE USED AS A SECOND MONITOR OUT, IF SELECTED BY SET MENU.

PLAY

REC

TAPE 2

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

MAIN

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

SURROUND

PLAY

REC

MD/TAPE 1

TV/DBS

DVD/

VCR 3

DIGITAL SIGNAL

VIDEO

AUDIO L

AUDIO R

Note

VCR 2

OUT

DVD/

VCR 3

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

DVD/VCR 3 OUT CAN BE USED AS A SECOND MONITOR OUT, IF SELECTED BY SET MENU.

PLAY

REC

TAPE 2

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

MAIN

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

SURROUND

PLAY

REC

MD/TAPE 1

TV/DBS

DVD/

VCR 3

DIGITAL SIGNAL

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

If you wish to connect a second monitor TV (or a projector) to this unit, you can switch the DVD/VCR 3 VIDEO OUT terminal (and S VIDEO terminal also) to a second monitor out terminal for the connection with another monitor TV. (Refer to page 38.)

DVD player, etc.

For connecting with a monitor TV that uses a 21 pin connector for input (for Europe and U.K. models)

Make a connection as figured below with a commercially available scart-plug connector cable.

Monitor TV

No connection

Projector

Scart-plug connector cable

m Connecting to VIDEO AUX terminals (on the front panel)

VIDEO AUX

S VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT L

AUDIO OUT R

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

English

Camcorder

m Connecting to digital (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) terminals

MAIN

FRONT

VIDEO S VIDEO

TV/DBS

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

DVD/

VCR 3

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

DVD/VCR 3 OUT CAN BE USED AS A SECOND MONITOR OUT, IF SELECTED BY SET MENU.

VIDEO SIGNALAUDIO SIGNALAUDIO SIGNAL

GND

PHONO

TUNER

PLAY

REC

MD/TAPE 1

PLAY

REC

TAPE 2

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

MAIN

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

SURROUND

TV/DBS

DVD/

VCR 3

COAXIAL OPTICAL

PLAY

REC

MD/TAPE 1

TV/DBS

DVD/

VCR 3

DIGITAL SIGNAL

PAL NTSC

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL

(AC-3) RF SIGNAL

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

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

Even if you connect an audio/video unit to the OPTICAL (or COAXIAL) terminal of this unit, you must keep the unit connected with the same named analog audio signal terminals of this unit, because digital signal cannot be recorded by a tape deck or VCR connected to only analog audio signal terminals of this unit. You can switch the selection of input signals between “digital” and “analog” easily. (See page 41 for details.) * However, if you connect an MD recorder or DAT to this

unit’s OPTICAL MD/TAPE 1 PLAY and REC terminals, it can record input sources connected to this unit’s OPTICAL digital signal input terminals.

Notes

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

In order to make this unit perform a successful DTSdecoding, the DTS bitstream must not be altered, manipulated or corrupted in the process that it is sent from the DIGITAL OUT terminal of a unit playing back a source encoded with the DTS to a digital signal input terminal of this unit.

TV/Satellite tuner LD player

CD player

MD recorder, DAT, etc.

DVD player, etc.

(General model)

m Connecting to DOLBY DIGITAL (AC-3) RF output of the LD player

MAIN

FRONT

VIDEO S VIDEO

TV/DBS

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

DVD/

VCR 3

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

DVD/VCR 3 OUT CAN BE USED AS A SECOND MONITOR OUT, IF SELECTED BY SET MENU.

VIDEO SIGNALAUDIO SIGNALAUDIO SIGNAL

GND

PHONO

TUNER

PLAY

REC

MD/TAPE 1

PLAY

REC

TAPE 2

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

MAIN

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

SURROUND

TV/DBS

DVD/

VCR 3

COAXIAL OPTICAL

PLAY

REC

MD/TAPE 1

TV/DBS

DVD/

VCR 3

DIGITAL SIGNAL

PAL NTSC

DIGITAL OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

DOLBY DIGITAL

(AC-3) RF

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

(AC-3) RF SIGNAL

English

If your LD player has a DOLBY DIGITAL (AC-3) RF signal output terminal, connect it to this unit’s DIGITAL (AC-3) RF SIGNAL input terminal. Audio signals encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) are input to this unit by this connection. * To play back an LD source with the Dolby Digital decoded,

set the input mode of LD to “AUTO” or “AC-3 RF”. (Refer to page 41 for details.)

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

Note

DOLBY DIGITAL (AC-3) RF audio input signal cannot be recorded by a tape deck, MD recorder or VCR. To record an LD source, the LD player must be connected to the OPTICAL digital audio signal input terminal and/or analog audio signal input terminals of this unit.

LD player

(General model)

VIDEO S VIDEO

TV/DBS

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

DVD/

VCR 3

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

DVD/VCR 3 OUT CAN BE USED AS A SECOND MONITOR OUT, IF SELECTED BY SET MENU.

VIDEO SIGNALAUDIO SIGNAL

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

m Connecting to S VIDEO terminals

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 terminals, and connect this unit’s S VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal to the “S” video input of your monitor. Otherwise, connect the composite video terminals from your video cassette recorder, LD player, etc. to the VIDEO terminals of this unit, and connect this unit’s VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal to the composite video input of your monitor.

Note

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

LD player

Video cassette recorder 1

Notes about the Video superimpose

●

If you watch a video source that is connected to both S VIDEO and VIDEO input terminals of this unit, signals of screen display information are output from only the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal.

●

When no video signal is input to either S VIDEO or VIDEO input terminals of this unit, signals of screen display information are output from both S VIDEO MONITOR OUT and VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminals with a color background. * For China and General models, if the PAL/NTSC switch

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

TV/Satellite tuner

DVD player or video cassette recorder 3

Video cassette recorder 2

Monitor TV

m Connecting an external sound processor, decoder, amplifier, etc. to this unit

MAIN

FRONT

VIDEO S VIDEO

TV/DBS

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

DVD/

VCR 3

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

DVD/VCR 3 OUT CAN BE USED AS A SECOND MONITOR OUT, IF SELECTED BY SET MENU.

VIDEO SIGNALAUDIO SIGNALAUDIO SIGNAL

GND

PHONO

TUNER

PLAY

REC

MD/TAPE 1

PLAY

REC

TAPE 2

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

MAIN

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

SURROUND

TV/DBS

DVD/

VCR 3

COAXIAL OPTICAL

PLAY

REC

MD/TAPE 1

TV/DBS

DVD/

VCR 3

DIGITAL SIGNAL

PAL NTSC

SUBWOOFER OUT

SURROUND OUT

CENTER OUT

MAIN OUT

DIGITAL

(AC-3) RF SIGNAL

English

This unit is equipped with additional 6-channel audio signal input terminals (for left main, right main, center, left rear surround, right rear surround and subwoofer channels) available for inputting signals from your existing amplifier, sound processor, decoder, etc. to this unit. To listen to a sound by reproducing signals input to these terminals, press the TAPE 2 MON/EXT. DECODER button on the front panel once or more so that “EXT. DECODER IN” appears on the display. By doing so, the signals input to these terminals are sent to the corresponding SPEAKERS terminals and OUTPUT terminals of this unit.

Note

When signals input to these terminals are selected, the digital sound field processor cannot be used.

(General model)

External sound processor, decoder, amplifier, etc.

CONNECTING SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

CAUTION

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

MAIN

FRONT

CENTER

REAR

(SURROUND)

A B

A OR B

PRE OUT

MAIN

MAIN CH CENTER SUBWOOFER

OUT MONO

OUT IN

FRONT REAR

(SURROUND)

SPLIT

COUPLER

Main speakers

Right

Left

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

Center speaker

Rear speakers

Right

Left

Subwoofer system

Right

Left

Front effect speakers

How to Connect:

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

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

Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–)

Unscrew the knob.

➀

Insert the bare wire.

➁

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

➂

secure the wire.

<U.S.A., Canada, China, Australia and General models

only>

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

English

PRE OUT

MAIN

MAIN CH CENTER SUBWOOFER

OUT MONO

OUT IN

FRONT REAR

(SURROUND)

SPLIT

COUPLER

PRE OUT

MAIN

MAIN CH CENTER SUBWOOFER

OUT MONO

OUT IN

FRONT REAR

(SURROUND)

SPLIT

COUPLER

SPEAKERS

CAUTION

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

MAIN

FRONT

CENTER

REAR

(SURROUND)

A B

A OR B

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 using one center speaker, connect it to either the A or B terminals and set the CENTER SPEAKERS switch to “A OR B” (bottom position). When using two center speakers, connect them to the A and B terminals, and set the switch to “A + B” (top position). If, however, you will not use a center speaker, be sure to set the function “1A. CENTER SP” in the SET MENU mode in the “NONE” position. (See page 26.)

Center speaker

Note on a subwoofer connection:

You may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce low frequencies or to output low bass sound from the subwoofer channel when reproducing discrete signals. When using one subwoofer, connect the SUBWOOFER MONO terminal of this unit to the INPUT terminal of the subwoofer amplifier, and connect the speaker terminals of the subwoofer amplifier to the subwoofer.

Subwoofer system

CENTER SPEAKERS

switch

If you wish to obtain more presence in your listening room, the use of two subwoofers is recommended. To connect two subwoofers to this unit, connect one SUBWOOFER SPLIT terminal to the INPUT terminal of the amplifier driving a subwoofer, and the other SUBWOOFER SPLIT terminal to the INPUT terminal of the amplifier driving the other subwoofer, and then connect each subwoofer to the corresponding amplifier.

Subwoofer system

With some subwoofers, including the Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, the amplifier and subwoofer are in the same unit. (Refer to page 21 for details about the SUBWOOFER MONO/SPLIT terminals.)

m IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

I00W MAX. TOTAL

200W MAX.

UNSWITCHED

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

A B : 4

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A OR B : 4

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 4

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

EFFECT : 6

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

SET BEFORE POWER ON

MAIN

CENTER

REAR

FRONT

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

A B : 4

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A OR B : 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

EFFECT : 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

MAIN

CENTER

REAR

FRONT

A B

A OR B

FRONT REAR

(SURROUND)

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

Be sure to switch this only when the power to this unit is not on. Select the position whose requirements your speaker system meets.

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

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

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

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

(Left position)

Rear: The impedance of each speaker must be 4Ω or

higher.

Center: If you use two center speakers, the impedance of

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

Main: The impedance of each speaker must be 4Ω or

higher.

Front effect:

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

(Right position)

Rear: The impedance of each speaker must be 8Ω or

higher.

Center: If you use two center speakers, the impedance of

each speaker must be 4Ω or higher. If you use one center speaker, the impedance of the speaker must be 8Ω or higher.

Main: The impedance of each speaker must be 8Ω or

higher.

(General model)

Front effect:

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

m To drive main, center, front effect and/or rear speakers with external amplifiers

PRE OUT

MAIN

MAIN CH CENTER SUBWOOFER

OUT MONO

OUT IN

FRONT REAR

(SURROUND)

SPLIT

COUPLER

12345

English

The speaker connections described on page 18 are fine for most applications. If for some reason, however, you wish to drive main, center, front effect and/or rear speakers with your existing amplifier, etc., the following terminals are available for connecting external amplifier(s) to this unit.

1 MAIN CH PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals

The PRE OUT terminals are for main channel line output, and the MAIN IN terminals are for line input to the built-in main channel amplifier. The PRE OUT and MAIN IN terminals must be connected with jumper bars when the built-in amplifier is used. However, if you drive main speakers with an external stereo power amplifier, first remove the jumper bars, and then connect the input terminals of the external amplifier (MAIN IN or AUX terminals of an amplifier or a receiver) to the PRE OUT terminals. No connection is needed to the MAIN IN terminals. * Output signals from the PRE OUT terminals are

affected by the use of BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE controls and BASS EXTENSION switch.

2 CENTER OUT/IN terminals

The CENTER OUT terminals are for center channel line output, and the CENTER IN terminal is for line input to the built-in center channel amplifier. The lower side of CENTER OUT terminals and the CENTER IN terminal must be connected with a jumper bar when the built-in amplifier is used. However, if you drive one or two center speakers with an external power amplifier (for each), first remove the jumper bar, and then connect the input terminal(s) of the external amplifier(s) to either or both CENTER OUT terminals. No connection is needed to the CENTER IN terminal.

3 SUBWOOFER terminals

SUBWOOFER MONO terminal

When using a subwoofer, connect its amplifier input to this terminal. Frequencies below 90 Hz distributed from the main, center and/or rear channels are output from this terminal. Signals of LFE (low frequency effect) generated when the Dolby Digital (AC-3) or the DTS is decoded are also output if they are assigned to this terminal.

SUBWOOFER SPLIT terminals

When using two subwoofers, connect their amplifier inputs to these terminals. Low bass signals that are output from the SUBWOOFER MONO terminal are also output from these terminals. However, signals from the left main and left rear channels are output to the SPLIT L terminal, and signals from the right main and right rear channels are to the SPLIT R terminal separately.

4 FRONT terminals

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

5 REAR (SURROUND) terminals

These terminals are for rear channel line output. There is no connection to these terminals when you use the builtin 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 an amplifier or a receiver) to these terminals.

Notes

Output level of signals from all of these terminals are

• adjusted by the use of VOLUME control on the front panel or MASTER VOLUME keys on the remote control transmitter. If an external power amplifier is connected to the FRONT

• or REAR output terminals, the corresponding internal amplifier will be turned off and no output will be available at the SPEAKERS terminals.

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

I00W MAX. TOTAL

200W MAX.

UNSWITCHED

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

A B : 4

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A OR B : 4

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 4

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

EFFECT : 6

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

SET BEFORE POWER ON

MAIN

CENTER

REAR

FRONT

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

A B : 4

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A OR B : 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

EFFECT : 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

MAIN

CENTER

REAR

FRONT

A B

A OR B

FRONT REAR

(SURROUND)

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

PLUGGING IN THIS UNIT

After completing all connections, plug the AC power cord

• into a convenient AC outlet.

(General model)

Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet if this unit is

• not to be used for a long period of time.

To AC outlet

AC OUTLET(S)

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

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

1 UNSWITCHED OUTLET (Europe, U.K. and Australia models)

............................................................. 1 SWITCHED OUTLET

Use these to connect the power cords from your components to this unit.

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

●

U.S.A. model: 120W

●

Except U.S.A. model: 100W

The power to the UNSWITCHED outlet is not controlled by this unit’s STANDBY/ON switch or the provided remote control transmitter’s SYSTEM POWER ON and STANDBY keys. This outlet will supply power to the connected unit even if this unit is in the standby mode. The maximum power (total power consumption of components) that can be connected to the UNSWITCHED AC OUTLET is as follows.

●

U.S.A. and Canada models: 180W

●

China and General models: 200W

Voltage Selector (China and General Models

only)

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

CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP A1

CINEMA DSP

7ch

VOLUME

INPUT SELECTOR

TAPE 2 MON

/EXT. DECODER

–dB

PHONES BASS

EXTENSION

BASS TREBLE BALANCE

DVD/VCR 3

VIDEO AUX

REC OUT

VCR 1

VCR 2

TV/DBS

SOURCECDMD/TAPE 1

VIDEO AUX

INPUT MODE

SET MENU PROGRAM EFFECT

DIGITAL

PRO LOGIC

DSP

DIGITAL SOURCE AC 3 DTS PCM

STANDBY/ON

TV/DBS

VCR 1 VCR 2

DVD/VCR 3

V-AUX

SLEEP

LD MD/TAPE 1 TUNER CD PHONO

TAPE 2 MON

l0l

B DCE9 F0G

23 456

7 8A

PHONES

FRONT PANEL

English

1 STANDBY/ON switch

Press this switch to turn the power to this unit on. Press it again to turn this unit into the standby mode.

* When you press this switch to turn the power on, you will

hear a click and a sound of the built-in fan rotating for a moment.

Standby mode In this state, this unit consumes a very small quantity of power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control transmitter.

2 Remote control sensor

Receives signals from the remote control transmitter.

3 Display panel

Shows various information. (For details, refer to page 25.)

4 TAPE 2 MON/EXT. DECODER button

When this button is pressed once or more so that “TAPE2 MONITOR ON” appears on the display, sound source played on the unit connected to the TAPE 2 PLAY/REC AUDIO SIGNAL terminals on the rear of this unit is selected as the input source taking priority of the INPUT SELECTOR’s setting. When this button is pressed once or more so that “EXT. DECODER IN” appears on the display, sound signals input to the EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT terminals on the rear of this unit is selected as the input source taking priority of the INPUT SELECTOR’s setting. When this button is pressed once or more so that the display returns to a normal display mode, the above input sources are canceled.

5 INPUT SELECTOR

Selects the input source that you want to listen to (and watch). The selected source is shown on the display.

6 Master VOLUME control

Simultaneously controls volume level at all outputs: front effect, main, rear, center, and subwoofer. (This does not affect REC OUT level.) * When the volume is decreased by pressing the MUTE key

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

7 PHONES jack

Plug in headphones here for private listening. Sound signals from the main channels only are output here. However, if the Dolby Digital (AC-3) or the DTS is decoded, signals at all channels are distributed to the main channels and output here.

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