Yamaha Audio DSP-A5 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

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CAUTION

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 unit, contact your dealer.

4. Do not use force on switches, controls or connection cables. When moving the unit, first disconnect the power cord and then the cables connected to other component. Never pull the cables themselves.

5. The openings on the cover assure proper ventilation of the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature inside the unit will rise rapidly. Therefore, avoid placing objects against these openings, and install the unit in a well-ventilated area to prevent fire and damage. Be sure to allow a space of at least 20 cm behind, 20 cm on both sides and 30 cm above the top panel of the unit to prevent fire and damage.

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

7. Digital signals generated by this unit may interfere with other component such as tuners, receivers and TVs. Move this unit farther away from such component if interference is observed.

8. Always set VOLUME to the “m” position before starting 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 a long period of time (e.g., a vacation), disconnect the AC power cord from the wall outlet.

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

13. Grounding or polarization — Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization of the unit is not defeated.

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

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

■ For U.K. customers

If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the instructions described below.

Note

• The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a

plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet.

■ Special Instructions for U.K. Model

IMPORTANT

THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:

Blue: NEUTRAL Brown: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.

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FEATURES

5-Channel Power Amplification

◆ Minimum RMS Output

(0.06% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz) Main: 70 W +70 W (8 Ω) Center: 70 W (8 Ω) Rear: 70 W + 70 W (8 Ω)

Multi-Mode Digital Sound Field Processing

◆ Digital Sound Field Processor (DSP)

◆ Dolby Pro Logic Decoder

◆ Dolby Digital Decoder

◆ DTS Decoder

◆ CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP

Technology and Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS

Other Features

◆ 96-kHz/24-bit D/A Converter

◆ “SET MENU” which Provides You with 12 Items

for Optimizing This Unit for Your Audio/Video System

◆ Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Balance

Adjustment

◆ 6-Channel External Decoder Input for Other Future

Formats

◆ S Video Signal Input/Output Capability

◆ 3 Optical/2 Coaxial Digital Signal Input Terminals

◆ SLEEP Timer

◆ Remote Control with Preset Manufacturer Codes

INTRODUCTION

PREPARATION

SPEAKER SETUP....................................................... 9

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

ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE ............ 17

BASIC OPERATION

PLA YING A SOURCE .............................................. 19

DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP)

EFFECT .................................................................. 23

RECORDING A SOURCE ON TAPE, MD OR

VIDEO CASSETTE ............................................... 25

ADVANCED OPERATION

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM .................................... 26

SET MENU................................................................. 29

DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER

OUTPUT LEVELS ................................................. 33

SLEEP TIMER .......................................................... 35

PRESET REMOTE CONTROL .............................. 36

APPENDIX

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 44

SPECIFICATIONS.................................................... 48

GLOSSARY................................................................ 49

INDEX ........................................................................ 50

INTRODUCTION

FEATURES .................................................................. 1

CONTENTS ................................................................. 1

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

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ............................... 4

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992 – 1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround”, are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

y indicates a tip for your operation.

• When buttons on this unit and the remote control are noted together in this Owner’s Manual, these button names are in principle noted in the order of “button name (remote control button name)”.

GETTING STARTED

Checking the Package Contents

Check that the following items are included in your package.

Remote control

Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4 type)

Quick reference card

Connection guide

Battery Installation in the Remote Control

1 Turn the remote control over and slide the

battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow.

2 Insert the batteries (AAA, R03 or UM-4 type)

according the polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment.

3 Close the battery compartment cover.

Battery Replacement

If the remote control operates only when it is close to the unit, the batteries are weak. Replace all the batteries with new ones.

Be sure to replace the batteries within about two minutes. If it takes longer than two minutes, the codes set for the remote control will return to the factory settings. (Refer to pages 36 to 43 about the remote control.)

Notes

• Use only AAA, R03 or UM-4 batteries for replacement.

• Be sure the battery polarity is correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.)

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

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

Quick Reference Card

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Using the Remote Control

The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor during operation. When the sensor is covered or there is a large object between the remote control and the sensor, the sensor cannot receive signals. The sensor may not be able to receive signals properly when it is exposed to direct sunlight or a strong artificial light (such as a fluorescent or strobe light). In this case, change the direction of the light or reposition the unit to avoid direct lighting.

Notes

• Handle the remote control with care.

• Do not spill water, tea or other liquids on the remote control.

• Do not drop the remote control.

• Do not leave or store the remote control in the following conditions:

– high humidity or temperature such as near a heater, stove or

bath; – dusty places; or – extremely low temperature.

GETTING STARTED

Remote control sensor

Within approximately 6 m (20 feet)

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INPUT SELECTOR

Turn this selector to select the input source (TUNER, CD, PHONO, CBL/SAT, V-AUX, VCR, D-TV, DVD/LD) that you want to listen to or watch. The arrow for the selected input source indicator lights up on the display.

6 VOLUME

Turn this control to turn up or down the volume.

7 PHONES jack

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. You can listen to the sound to be output from the main speakers through the headphones. When listening with headphones privately, set both SPEAKERS A and B to the OFF position, press EFFECT to turn off the effect speakers (center and rear) and set “BASS OUT” on the SET MENU to the MAIN position (so that no DSP program name appears on the display).

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel

1 STANDBY/ON

Press this switch to turn on the power of this unit or to set this unit in the standby mode. Before turning the power on, set VOLUME to the “m” position.

Standby mode

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

2 Remote control sensor

This receives signals from the remote control.

3 Display

This shows various information. (Refer to page 6 for details.)

4 INPUT MODE

Press this button to select the input mode among AUTO, DTS and ANALOG for the DVD/LD, TV/digital TV and cable TV/satellite tuner sources.

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8 SPEAKERS

Set A or B (or both A and B) to the ON position for the main speaker system (connected to this unit) that you want to use. Set the button(s) to the OFF position for the main speaker system that you don’t want to use.

9 SET MENU +/–

Press these buttons to adjust the setting on the SET MENU.

0 NEXT

This button is used to shift the selection to the next item on the SET MENU.

q Tone controls

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

a) BASS

Turn this control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the low-frequency response. The “0” position produces a flat response.

b) TREBLE

Turn this control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the high-frequency response. The “0” position produces a flat response.

w TAPE/MD MON / EXT. DECODER

Press this button to select a tape or an MD source. The “TAPE/MD MONITOR” indicator lights up on the display. When you press the button again, the “TAPE/MD MONITOR” indicator goes off, “EXT. DECODER” appears on the display and you can listen to a source connected to the EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT terminals.

e BALANCE

This control is only effective for the sound from the main speakers. Turn the control to adjust the balance of the output volume from the right and left main speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by the speaker location or listening room conditions.

r EFFECT

Press this button to turn on or off the effect speakers (center and rear). If you turn them off, the signals of the center and rear channels are directed to the right and left main speakers when playing a source encoded with Dolby Digital and DTS. In this case, the output levels of the right and left speakers may not match.

t PROGRAM selector

Press l or h to select a DSP program when the effect speakers (center and rear) are turned on. The name of the selected program appears on the display.

y VIDEO AUX terminals

Connect an auxiliary audio or video input source such as a camcorder to these terminals. If the connected video unit has an S video output terminal, connect it to the S VIDEO terminal to obtain a high-resolution picture. Use INPUT SELECTOR to select the source connected to these terminals.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Display

4 Input source indicators

One of the arrows for these indicators lights up depending on which source is selected.

5 TAPE/MD MONITOR indicator

This lights up when the tape deck or MD recorder, etc. is selected as the input source by pressing TAPE/MD MON / EXT. DECODER (or TAPE/MD).

6 g and o indicators

“ g ” lights up when the built-in Dolby Digital decoder is on. “ o ” lights up when the built-in Dolby Pro Logic decoder is on.

7 x indicator

“ x ” lights up when the built-in digital sound field processor is on.

8 SLEEP indicator

This lights up while the built-in SLEEP timer is on.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

1 t indicator

The “t” indicator lights up when the built-in DTS decoder is on.

2 DSP program indicators

These indicators light up when DSP program No. 2, 3 or the subprogram “ENHANCED” of No. 1 is selected.

3 Multi-information display

This display shows various information: for example the name of the selected DSP program and the various settings during adjustment with the SET MENU.

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Remote Control

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

1 2

8 9

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TV VOLUME

TV POWER

TV INPUT

EFFECT

Select the AMP/TUN position.

This section describes the basic operation of this unit with the remote control. First, set the selector dial to the AMP/ TUN position. Refer to “PRESET REMOTE CONTROL” on page 36 for full details.

1 DSP

Press this button to switch the function of the numeric buttons to the DSP program selector. (Refer to page 8.)

2 Indicator window

This displays the name of components which can be controlled.

3 Numeric buttons (Input selector buttons)

These buttons select the input source. CD: To play a CD TUNER: To listen to an FM (RDS) or AM broadcast TAPE/MD: To play a tape or MD DVD/LD: To play a DVD or LD D-TV: To watch a TV VCR: To play a video cassette PHONO: To play an analog record CBL/SAT: To watch cable TV or satellite broadcast V-AUX: To use a camcorder EXT. DEC.: To play another multi-channel source

Refer to page 8 for details.

4 TEST

Press this button to output the test tone for each speaker.

5 j (left), i (right)

These buttons adjust the settings of the SET MENU and TIME/LEVEL mode.

6 TIME/LEVEL

Press this button to select the items in the TIME/LEVEL mode.

7 SLEEP

Press this button to set the SLEEP timer.

8 INPUT

Press this button to switch the function of the numeric buttons to the input selector. (Refer to page 8.)

9 Indicator

This flashes in red when pressing a button on the remote control.

0 Selector dial

Turn this dial to select the position for the component to be controlled. (The proper code must be set for your component. Refer to “Setup codes” on page 42.) When the position is selected, the remote control is set to that component operation mode.

Refer to page 8.

q A/B/C/D/E, PRESET +/–

These buttons are used to select a preset station when using the YAMAHA tuner. A/B/C/D/E: To select one of a group (A to E) of preset

stations

PRESET +/–: To select a preset station number (1 to 8)

w d (next), u (back)

These buttons are used to advance or go back one selection on the SET MENU and TIME/LEVEL mode.

e SET MENU

Press this button to select the items on the SET MENU.

r POWER

Press this button to turn this unit on.

t STANDBY

Press this button to set this unit in the standby mode.

y VOLUME (+/–)

These buttons are used to adjust the volume level.

u MUTE

Press this button to mute the sound. To cancel mute, press this button again.

EFFECT

Press this button to turn on or off the effect speakers (center and rear) in the following cases:

• When the selector dial is set to the DSP/TUN position.

• While the indicator is lit for about three seconds after pressing DSP.

Description of the Numeric Buttons

The Numeric buttons function in various ways depending on the position of the selector dial or the combination of other instructions.

■ When selecting an input source

1 Press INPUT regardless of the position of the

selector dial.

The indicator lights up for about three seconds.

2 You can select an input source with the

numeric buttons while the indicator is lit.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

■ When selecting a DSP program

and turning on or off the effect speakers (center and rear)

1 Press DSP regardless of the position of the

selector dial.

The indicator lights up for about three seconds.

2 You can select a DSP program with the

numeric buttons (1 to 8) and turn on or off the effect speakers (center and rear) by pressing EFFECT while the indicator is lit.

1 Set the selector dial to the DSP/TUN position. 2 You can select a DSP program directly with the

numeric buttons (1 to 8) and turn on or off the effect speakers (center and rear) by pressing EFFECT.

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SPEAKER SETUP

Speaker Placement

Refer to the following diagram when you place the speakers.

Speakers to Be Used

This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5-speaker system, using main speakers, rear speakers and a center speaker. If you use different brands of speakers (with different tonal qualities) in your system, the tone of a moving human voice and other types of sound may not shift smoothly. We recommend that you use speakers from the same manufacture or speakers with the same tonal quality.

The main speakers are used for the main source sound plus the effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers from your present stereo system. The rear speakers are used for the effect and surround sounds, and the center speaker is for the center sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). If for some reason it is not practical to use a center speaker, you can do without it. Best results, however, are obtained with the full system.

The main speakers should be high-performance models and have enough power-handling capacity to accept the maximum output of your audio system. The other speakers do not have to be equal to the main speakers. For precise sound localization, however, it is ideal to use highperformance models that can reproduce sounds over the full range for the center speaker and the rear speakers.

■ Use of a subwoofer expands your

sound field

It is also possible to further expand your system with the addition of a subwoofer. 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) channel with high fidelity when playing back a source encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS. The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is ideal for natural and lively bass reproduction.

Main speaker (L)

Center speaker

Main speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Rear speaker (L)

Rear speaker (R)

1.8 m

■ Main speakers

Place the right and left main speakers an equal distance from the ideal listening position. The distance of each speaker from each side of the TV monitor should be the same.

■ Rear speakers

Place these speakers behind your listening position, facing slightly inwards, nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) above the floor.

■ Center speaker

Align the front face of the center speaker with the front face of your TV monitor. Place the speaker as close to the monitor as possible, such as directly over or under the monitor and centrally between the main speakers.

Note

• If the center speaker is not used, the center channel sound will be heard from the right and left main speakers. In that case, “CENTER SP” on the SET MENU is set to the NONE position. (Refer to page 30 for details.)

■ Subwoofer

The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because low bass sounds are not highly directional. But it is better to place the subwoofer near the main speakers. Turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce the wall reflections.

CAUTION

Some types of speakers interfere with a TV monitor. If this problem occurs, move the speakers away from the monitor. If you cannot avoid installing the center speaker or subwoofer near the TV monitor, use magnetically shielded speakers.

PREPARATION

CONNECTIONS

Before Connecting Components

CAUTION

Never connect this unit and other components to mains power until all connections between components have been completed.

Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Some components require different connection methods and have different terminal names. Refer to the instructions for each component to be connected to this unit.

When you connect other YAMAHA audio components (such as a tape deck, MD recorder and CD player or changer), connect it to the terminals with the same number labels as !, #, $ etc. YAMAHA applies this labeling system to all its products.

Use RCA-type pin plug cables for connecting audio/video components with the exception described later.

The input and output terminals for pin plugs can be distinguished as follows:

Yellow video signals (composite)

White analog audio signals for the left channel

Red analog audio signals for the right channel

coaxial digital signals

After completing all connections, check them again to make sure they are correct.

Connecting an Audio Component (page 11)

Connecting a Video Component (pages 12 and 13)

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch (page 16)

Connecting to an External Decoder (page 13)

Connecting the Speakers (pages 14 and 15)

Connecting the Power Supply Cords (page 16)

(Europe model)

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■ PHONO terminals

These terminals are used to connect a turntable with an MM or high-output MC cartridge. If you have a turntable with a low-output MC cartridge, use an inline boosting transformer or MC head amplifier when connecting to these terminals.

Connecting the ground (earth) 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.

CONNECTIONS

Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), input (IN) and output (OUT) properly.

Tape deck or

MD recorder

L R

OUTPUT

L R L R

OUTPUT OUTPUT

LINE OUT

LINE IN

GND

Turntable

(Europe model)

CD player

Analog signal

Signal flow

Tuner

Connecting a Video Component

■ Audio signal terminals

Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), input (IN) and output (OUT) properly.

■ S Video signal terminals

Use a special S VIDEO cable (commercially available) for the S VIDEO connection.

■ Digital audio signal terminals

If your DVD/LD player, TV/digital TV or cable TV/satellite tuner, etc. has coaxial or optical digital signal output terminals, they can be connected to this unit’s COAXIAL and/or OPTICAL digital signal input terminals. To make a connection between the optical digital signal terminals, remove the cover from each terminal, and then connect them by using a commercially available optical fiber cable that conforms to EIA standards. Other cables might not function correctly.

When making connections between the digital signal terminals, you should connect the components to the samenamed analog audio signal terminals of this unit, because a digital signal cannot be recorded by a tape deck, MD recorder or VCR connected to this unit.

Notes

• Be sure to attach the covers when the OPTICAL terminals are not

being used in order to protect them from dust.

• If your LD player has a Dolby Digital RF signal output terminal,

be sure to use the RF demodulator (separately purchased).

• No sound will be heard when connecting your LD player’s Dolby

Digital RF signal output terminal directly to this unit’s COAXIAL DVD/LD digital signal input terminal.

• The input signal from the DVD/LD or CBL/SAT input terminals

is selected in the following order of priority with the input mode set to AUTO: COAXIAL terminal → OPTICAL terminal → Analog terminal. Refer to page 21 for details.

• All digital signal input terminals are applicable to sampling

frequencies of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz. (Refer to page 22 about 96-kHz sampling 24-bit digital signals.)

CONNECTIONS

L R

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

S VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

S VIDEO IN

S VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO IN

COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

S S

L R

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

S VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT

DVD/LD player Cable TV/satellite tuner

(Europe model)

Analog signal

S Video signal

Digital signal (optical)

Digital signal (coaxial)

Signal flow

TV monitor

TV/digital TV

VCR

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■ VIDEO terminals (composite)

If your video components do not have “S” video terminals, they can be connected to this unit’s VIDEO terminals. Be sure to connect the input (IN) and output (OUT) properly.

Note

• If video signals are input from both the S VIDEO input and composite input terminals, the signals will be directed to their respective output terminals.

■ TV monitor with a 21-pin connector

Make a connection as shown above with a commercially available SCART-plug connector cable.

■ VIDEO AUX terminals (on the front panel)

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

Connecting to an External Decoder

This unit has additional 6-channel audio signal input terminals for connecting an external decoder to this unit. Connect the 6-channel audio signal output terminals of the decoder to the EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT terminals of this unit.

Notes

• When a source connected to these terminals is selected, the digital sound field processor cannot be used.

• The settings of “CENTER SP”, “REAR SP”, “MAIN SP” and “BASS OUT” on the SET MENU have no effect on a source connected to these terminals. The setting of “MAIN LVL” is effective. (Refer to pages 30 and 31 for details.)

• Adjustment of the output level of the center speaker, rear speakers and subwoofer is effective when a source connected to these terminals is selected as the input source. (Refer to page 33 for details.)

CONNECTIONS

L R

AUDIO OUT R AUDIO OUT L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT

DVD/LD player

L R L R

MAIN OUT

SURROUND OUT

CENTER OUT

SUBWOOFER OUT

External decoder

(Europe model)

VIDEO IN

L R

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

Cable TV/satellite tuner

TV/digital TV

VCR

SCART -plug

connection

Video signal

Signal flow

Camcorder

TV monitor

Connecting the Speakers

Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.

CAUTIONS

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

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

■ MAIN SPEAKERS terminals

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

■ REAR SPEAKERS terminals

A rear speaker system can be connected to these terminals.

■ CENTER SPEAKER terminals

A center speaker can be connected to these terminals.

CONNECTIONS

Main speakers A

Right Left

Main speakers B

Right Left

(Europe model)

Center speaker Rear speakers

Right Left

Subwoofer connection

When using a subwoofer with builtin amplifier, including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, connect the input terminal of the subwoofer system to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal of this unit. Low bass signals distributed from the main, center and/or rear channels are directed to this terminal. (The cut-off frequency of this terminals is 90 Hz.) The LFE (low frequency effect) signals generated when Dolby Digital or DTS is decoded are also directed if they are assigned to this terminal.

Subwoofer

system

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■ Speaker cables

1 Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation

from each of the speaker cables.

2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable together

to prevent short circuits.

■ Connecting to the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals

1 Unscrew the knob. 2 Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side of

each terminal.

3 Tighten the knob to secure the wire.

■ Connecting to the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals

1 Open the tab. 2 Insert one bare wire into the hole of each

terminal.

3 Return the tab to secure the wire.

■ Connecting to an external amplifier

The speaker connections described on page 14 are fine for most applications. If you wish to drive your existing amplifier, the following terminals are available for connecting an external amplifier(s) to this unit.

Note

• Output signals from these terminals are affected by the use of VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE.

CONNECTIONS

Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–)

1 MAIN OUTPUT terminals

These terminals are for the main channel line output. Connect the input terminals of the external amplifier to these terminals.

2 CENTER OUTPUT terminals

These terminals are for the center channel line output. Connect the input terminals of the external amplifier to these terminals.

3 REAR (SURROUND) OUTPUT terminals

These terminals are for the rear channel line output. Connect the input terminals of the external amplifier to these terminals.

Note

• If an external amplifier is connected to the MAIN, CENTER or REAR OUTPUT terminals, disconnect the corresponding speakers (main, center or rear) from the SPEAKERS terminals.

10 mm (3/8”)

(Europe model)

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch

WARNING

Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power of this unit is on, otherwise the unit may be damaged. If this unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON (or POWER) is pressed, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be fully slide to either position. If so, slide the switch to either position fully when this unit is in the standby mode.

Select the right or left position according to the impedance of speakers in your system. Be sure to move this switch only when this unit is in the standby mode.

Connecting the Power Supply Cords

After completing all connections, connect the AC power cord to an AC power outlet. Disconnect the AC power cord if you will not use this unit for a long period of time.

■ AC OUTLETS (SWITCHED)

Europe model ....................................................2 OUTLETS

U.K. model.......................................................... 1 OUTLET

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

If you use left position right position

CONNECTIONS

(Europe model)

SWITCHED

(Europe model)

To AC outlet

IMPEDANCE

SELECTOR

Rear speakers

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

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

Center speaker

The impedance must be 6 Ω or higher.

The impedance must be 8 Ω or higher.

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

If you use one pair of main speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher.

If you use two pairs of main speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher.

If you use two pairs of main speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 16 Ω or higher.

Main speakers

EnglishBASIC OPERATION

ADV ANCED OPERA

TION APPENDIX

INTRODUCTION

PREPARATION

Using the Test Tone

The adjustment of each speaker sound output level should be performed at your listening position with the remote control. After completing the adjustments, use VOLUME (+/–) at your listening position to check if the adjustments are satisfactory.

1 Set the selector dial to the

AMP/TUN (or DSP/TUN) position.

2 Press TEST .

“TEST LEFT” appears on the display.

3 Turn up the volume.

You will hear a test tone (like pink noise) from each speaker for about two seconds in the following order: left main speaker, center speaker, right main speaker, right rear speaker and left rear speaker. The display changes as shown below.

Notes

• If the test tone cannot be heard, turn down the volume, set the unit in the standby mode and check the speaker connections.

• If the test tone cannot be heard from the center speaker, check the setting of “CENTER SP” on the SET MENU.

ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE

2,7

TEST LEFT

TEST

RIGHT

TEST L SUR. TEST R SUR.

TEST CENTER

This procedure lets you adjust the sound output level balance between the main, center and rear speakers by using the built-in test tone generator. When this adjustment is performed, the sound output level heard at the listening position will be the same from each speaker. This is important for the best performance of the digital sound field processor, the Dolby Pro Logic decoder, Dolby Digital decoder and DTS decoder.

Before You Start Adjusting

1 Set VOLUME to the “m”

position.

2 Turn the power on.

3 Press SPEAKERS A or B

to select the main speakers to be used.

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

4 Set BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE to the “0”

position.

–+–+

4 Adjust BALANCE on the

front panel so that the sound output level of the right main speaker and the left main speaker is the same.

5 Press TIME/LEVEL

repeatedly to select the speaker to be adjusted.

“CENTER”, “R SUR.” or “L SUR.” appears on the display.

After pressing TIME/LEVEL once, you can also select the item by pressing d. (Pressing u changes the selection in the reverse order.)

6 Press i to raise and j to

lower the level. Adjust the sound output levels of the center speaker and the rear speakers so that they become almost the same as that of the main speakers.

While adjusting, the test tone is heard from the selected speaker.

Note

• You cannot adjust the delay time while the test tone is being heard even if “DELAY” appears on the display.

ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE

Front panel

7 When the adjustment is complete, press TEST.

“TEST OFF” appears on the display and the test tone stops.

Note

• If “CENTER SP” on the SET MENU is set to the NONE position, the sound output level of the center speaker cannot be adjusted in step 6. The center channel sound is automatically output from the right and left main speakers.

• Once you have completed the adjustments, you can only adjust the overall volume level of your audio system by using VOLUME (or VOLUME (+/–)).

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

• If there is insufficient sound output from the center and rear speakers, you may decrease the main speaker output level by setting “MAIN LVL” on the SET MENU to “–10 dB”. (Refer to page 31 for details.)

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