Yamaha Audio RX-V340 User Manual

RX-V340

RTL

AV Receiver

OWNER’S MANUAL

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

1 To assure the finest performance, please read this

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

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

dry, clean place — away from direct sunlight, heat
sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.
Allow ventilation space of at least 30 cm on the top,
20 cm on the left and right, and 20 cm on the back
of this unit.

3 Locate this unit away from other electrical

appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid
humming sounds.

4

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

5 Avoid installing this unit where foreign object may

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

and/or discoloration on the surface of this unit.

–

Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause
fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

– Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall

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

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

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

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

connections are complete.

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

overheat, possibly causing damage.
9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.
10 When disconnecting the power cord from the wall

outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.
11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this

might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used.

Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified

is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this

unit, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be

held responsible for any damage resulting from use

of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

13

To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the power
cord from the wall outlet during an electrical storm.

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

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

15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods

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

16 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section

on common operating errors before concluding that
this unit is faulty.

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

this unit in standby mode, and disconnect the AC
power plug from the wall outlet.

18

VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General model 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 110V-120V, 220V-240V AC, 50/60 Hz.

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
standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to
consume a very small quantity of power.

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.

WARNING

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

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot and fully insert.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.

CAUTION

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English

INTRODUCTION

PREPARATION

BASIC

OPERATION

ADVANCED

OPERATION

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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

FEATURES ............................................................. 2

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

Supplied accessories .................................................. 3

Installing batteries in the remote control ...................3

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

Front panel ................................................................. 4

Remote control .......................................................... 6

Front panel display .................................................... 8

PREPARATION

CONNECTIONS .................................................... 9

Before connecting components ................................. 9

Connecting video components ................................ 10

Connecting audio components ................................ 11

Connecting the antennas .......................................... 12

Connecting an external decoder .............................. 13

Connecting the speakers ..........................................14

Connecting the power supply cords ........................ 17

Turning on the power .............................................. 17

BASIC SYSTEM SETTINGS ............................. 18

Using the basic menu .............................................. 18

Setting the unit to match your speaker system ........ 20

Setting speaker output levels (SP LEVEL) ............. 20

BASIC OPERATION

PLAYBACK .......................................................... 21

Input modes and indications .................................... 23

Selecting a sound field program ..............................24

DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING (DSP)

............................................................................ 27

Understanding sound fields ..................................... 27

Hi-Fi DSP programs ................................................27

CINEMA-DSP ...................................................... 28

Sound design of CINEMA-DSP ............................. 28

CINEMA-DSP Programs ........................................ 28

Sound field effects ................................................... 30

TUNING ................................................................ 31

Presetting stations .................................................... 32

Selecting a preset station ......................................... 34

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

RECORDING ....................................................... 36

ADVANCED OPERATION

SET MENU ........................................................... 37

Set menu list ............................................................ 37

Adjusting the items on the set menu ....................... 37

SOUND 1 SPEAKER SET (speaker mode settings)

............................................................................. 38

SOUND 2 SP DISTANCE (speaker distance) ........ 40

SOUND 3 LFE LEVEL .......................................... 40

SOUND 4 D. RANGE (dynamic range) ................. 40

SOUND 5 CENTER GEQ

(center graphic equalizer) .................................... 41

SOUND 6 HP TONE CTRL

(headphone tone control) ....................................41

INPUT 1 I/O ASSIGN (input/output assignment) .. 41

INPUT 2 INPUT MODE (initial input mode) ........ 41

OPTION 1 DISPLAY SET ...................................... 42

OPTION 2 MEM. GUARD (memory guard) ......... 42

OPTION 3 AUDIO MUTE ..................................... 42

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ................... 43

Control area ............................................................. 43

Setting the manufacturer code .................................44

Controlling other components .................................45

SETTING THE SPEAKER LEVELS ................ 46

Adjusting the volume during playback ................... 46

Using the test tone ................................................... 46

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER

EDITING .......................................................... 47

Changing parameter settings ................................... 47

Digital sound field parameter descriptions .............. 48

TROUBLESHOOTING....................................... 49

GLOSSARY .......................................................... 53

SPECIFICATIONS .............................................. 55

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

FEATURES

Multi-mode digital sound field processing

◆ Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic II decoder

◆ Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital + Matrix 6.1 Decoder

◆ DTS/DTS + Matrix 6.1 Decoder

◆ CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP

technology and Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or
DTS

◆ Virtual CINEMA DSP

◆ SILENT CINEMA DSP

Sophisticated AM/FM Tuner

◆ 40-Station random access preset tuning

◆ Automatic preset tuning

◆ Preset station shifting capability (Preset editing)

Other features

◆ 96 kHz/24-bit D/A converter

◆ Set menu for optimizing this unit for your Audio/

Video system

◆ Test tone generator for easier speaker balance

adjustment

◆ 6-channel external decoder input

◆ Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks

◆ Sleep timer

◆ Remote control with preset manufacturer codes

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Built-in 5-channel power amplifier

◆ Minimum RMS output power

(0.1% THD, 1 kHz, 6Ω)
[U.S.A. and Canada models]
Main: 70 W + 70 W
Center: 70 W
Rear: 70 W + 70 W
[Other models]
Main: 60 W + 60 W
Center: 60 W
Rear: 60 W + 60 W

■ About this manual

• y indicates a tip for your operation.

• Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the main unit or on the remote control. In cases
when the button names differ between the main unit and the remote control, the button name on the remote control is
given in parentheses.

• This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part for the reason of
the improvement in operativity ability, and others. In this case, the product has priority.

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English

INTRODUCTION

Installing batteries in the remote control

Insert the batteries in the correct direction by aligning the
+ and – marks on the batteries with the polarity markings
(+ and –) inside the battery compartment.

1 Press the part marked with a and slide off

the battery compartment cover.

2 Insert the two batteries supplied (AA, R06,

UM-3) according to the polarity markings on
the inside of the battery compartment.

3 Slide the cover back on so that it snaps into

place.

■ Notes on batteries

• Change all of the batteries if you notice a decrease in
the operating range of the remote control.

• Do not use old batteries together with new ones.

• Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline
and manganese batteries) together. Read the packaging
carefully as these different types of batteries may have
the same shape and color.

• 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.

If the remote control is without batteries for more than
2 minutes, or if exhausted batteries remain in the
remote control, the contents of the memory may be
cleared. When the memory is cleared, insert new
batteries, set up the manufacturer code and program
any acquired functions that may have been cleared.

AM loop antenna (Europe, U.K., Australia and

Singapore models)

Indoor FM antenna
(U.S.A., Canada, China,
Korea and General models)

Batteries (2)
(AA, R06, UM-3)

Remote control

GETTING STARTED

Supplied accessories

After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained.

SYSTEM

POWER

STANDBY

POWERAVPOWERTVPOWER

TV

ENTER

+10

09

STEREO

6.1/5.1

NIGHT

/DTS

8765

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432

1

ENTERTAINMENT

ROCKJAZZHALL

V-AUXVCRD-TV/CBLDVD

SLEEPTUNERMD/CD-RCD

TV

AMP

CODE SET

MUTE

INPUTMUTE

REC

6CH INPUT

AUDIO

DISC SKIP

VOLUME

+–+

–

+

–

CHVOL

SET MENU

SELECT

PRESET/CH

A/B/C/D/E

LEVEL

MENU

TEST

RETURN

DISPLAY

TITLE

+

–

1

3

2

4

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel

1 STANDBY/ON

Turns the unit on, or sets it in standby mode. When you
turn the unit on, you will hear a click and there will be a 4
to 5-second delay before it can reproduce sound.

Standby mode

In this mode, the unit uses a small amount of power in
order to receive infrared-signals from the remote
control.

2 Remote control sensor

Receives signals from the remote control.

3 Front panel display

Shows information about the operational status of the
unit.

4 TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO)

Switches the tuning mode between automatic and manual.

5 PRESET/TUNING (EDIT)

Switches the function of PRESET/TUNING l / h
between selecting a preset station number and tuning (the
colon (:) turns on or off).
This button is also used to exchange the assignment of
two preset stations with each other.

6 FM/AM

Switches the reception band between FM and AM.

7 MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM)

Stores the current station in memory.

8 VOLUME

Controls the output level of all audio channels.
This does not affect the OUT (REC) level.

9

SILENT (PHONES jack)

Allows you to enjoy DSP effects when listening with
headphones.
Inserting the plug from your headphones into the
PHONES jack does not affect the sound output from the
speakers. If you wish to stop the signal output to the
speakers, press SPEAKERS ON/OFF so that it is in the
OFF position.

0 SPEAKERS ON/OFF

Turns on or off the speakers that you selected by
SPEAKERS A/B.

q SPEAKERS A/B

Selects the set of main speakers connected to the A or B
terminals.

(U.K. and Europe models only)

VOLUME

STANDBY

/ON

MODE START

PTY SEEK

RDS MODE/FREQ EON

AUTO/MAN`L MONO MAN`L/AUTO FM

TUNING MODE MEMORY

EDIT

PRESET/TUNING FM/AM

SILENT

PHONES

SPEAKERS

AON

BOFF

EFFECT

PRESET/TUNING

SET MENU

A/B/C/D/E

NEXT

PROGRAM

STEREO

BASS/TREBLE

CONTROL

INPUT

6CH INPUTINPUT MODE

12 543 67 8

y

a s fd

MODE START

RDS MODE/FREQ

PTY SEEK

EON

9 0 q w r iute po

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INTRODUCTION

w STEREO (EFFECT)

Switches between normal stereo and DSP effect
reproduction. When you select STEREO, the unit mixes
down all Dolby Digital and DTS signals (except the LFE
channel) as well as those 2-channel signals without
effects, to the main left and right speakers.

e PROGRAM l / h

Select the DSP program.

r A/B/C/D/E

Selects preset station groups A to E when the unit is in
tuner mode.

NEXT

Selects the set menu mode when the unit is not in tuner
mode.

t PRESET/TUNING l / h

Select preset station numbers 1 to 8 when a colon (:) is
displayed in the front panel display.
Select the tuning frequency when a colon (:) is not
displayed when the unit is in tuner mode.

SET MENU –/+

Adjust settings on the set menu when the unit is not in
tuner mode.

y CONTROL

Switches between Bass (low-frequency response) control
mode and Treble (high-frequency response) control mode.

u BASS/TREBLE –/+

Increase or decrease low/high-frequency response when
the unit is in Bass/Treble control mode. The sound
changes 2dB each time you press one of these buttons.
Control range: –10 to +10dB.

i INPUT MODE

Sets the priority for the types of input signals (AUTO,
DTS, ANALOG) received when one component is
connected to two types of input jacks. You cannot set
priority for an audio sources if you have selected 6CH
INPUT as the input source.

o INPUT l / h

Selects the input source you want to listen to or watch.

p 6CH INPUT

Selects the audio source connected to the 6CH INPUT
jacks. This selection takes priority over sources selected
with INPUT (or the input selector buttons on the remote
control).

(U.K. and Europe models only)

a RDS MODE/FREQ

Press this button when the unit is receiving an RDS
station, to cycle the display mode among PS mode,
PTY mode, RT mode, CT mode (if the station offers
those RDS data service) and/or frequency display
mode in turn.

s PTY SEEK MODE

Press this button to set the unit in the PTY SEEK
mode.

d PTY SEEK START

Press this button to begin searching for a station after
the desired program type has been selected in the PTY
SEEK mode.

f EON

Press this button to select a radio program type
(NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS, SPORT) to tune in
automatically.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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SYSTEM

POWER

STANDBY

POWER

AV

POWERTVPOWER

TV

ENTER

+10

09

STEREO /DTS

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432

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ENTERTAINMENT

ROCKJAZZHALL

V-AUXVCRD-TV/CBLDVD

SLEEPTUNERMD/CD-RCD

TV

AMP

CODE SET

MUTE

INPUTMUTE

REC

6CH INPUT

AUDIO

DISC SKIP

VOLUME

+

–

+

–

+

–

CHVOL

SET MENU

SELECT

PRESET/CH

A/B/C/D/E

LEVEL

MENU

TEST

RETURN

DISPLAY

TITLE

+

–

6.1/5.1

NIGHT

2

1

3

5

6

4

7

q

0

8

9

w

e

r

i

y

u

t

Remote control

1 Infrared emitter

Outputs infrared control signals. Aim this emitter at the
component you want to operate.

2 Input selector buttons

Select the input source and set the remote control to
operate the selected source component.

3 DSP program

Select DSP programs when the remote control is in AMP
mode. Press one of these buttons repeatedly to select a
DSP program within a program group.

4 LEVEL

Selects the effect speaker channel to adjust.

5 Multi control section

Used to change and implement settings.

6 TEST

Outputs a test tone for use when adjusting the speaker
levels.

7 STANDBY

Sets this unit in standby mode.

8 SYSTEM POWER

Turns on the power of the unit.

9 SLEEP

Sets the sleep timer.

0 6CH INPUT

Selects the audio source connected to the 6CH INPUT
jacks.

q CODE SET

Used to set up manufacturer codes (see page 44).

w AMP

Switches control from a previously selected component
by using the input selector buttons to this unit.

e VOLUME +/–

Increases or decreases the volume level.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

This section describes the controls and functions of the
remote control when it is set in AMP mode. Please make
sure to select AMP mode before beginning operation.

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INTRODUCTION

Approximately 6 m (20 feet)

■ Using the remote control

The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam.
Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote
control sensor on the main unit during operation.

■ Handling the remote control

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

• Do not drop the remote control.

• Do not leave or store the remote control in the
following types of conditions:
– high humidity or temperature such as near a heater,

stove or bath;
– dusty places; or
– in places subject to extremely low temperatures.

VOLUME

STANDBY

/ON

AUTO/MAN`L MONOMAN`L/AUTO FM

TUNING MODE MEMORY

EDIT

PRESET/TUNINGFM/AM

SILENT

PHONES

SPEAKERS

AON

BOFF

EFFECT

PRESET/TUNING

SET MENU

A/B/C/D/E

NEXT

PROGRAM

STEREO

BASS/TREBLE

CONTROL

INPUT

6CH INPUTINPUT MODE

SYSYTEM

POWER

STANDBY

POWERAVPOWERTVPOWER

TV

ENTER

+10

09

STEREO

MATRIX 6.1

SELECT- /DTS

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432

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ENTERTAINMENT

ROCKJAZZHALL

V-AUXVCRD-TV/CBLDVD

SLEEPTUNERMD/CD-RCD

TV

AMP

CODE SET

MUTE

INPUTMUTE

REC

6CH INPUT

AUDIO

DISC SKIP

VOLUME

+–+–+

–

CHVOL

SET MENU

SELECT

PRESET/CH

A/B/C/D/E

LEVEL

MENU

TEST

RETURN

DISPLAY

TITLE

+

–

30° 30°

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

r MUTE

Mutes the sound. Press again to restore the audio output
to the previous volume level.

t 6.1/5.1

Switches on or off the Dolby Digital + Matrix 6.1 or DTS
+ Matrix 6.1 decoder.

y STEREO

Switches between normal stereo and DSP effect
reproduction. When you select STEREO the unit mixes
down all Dolby Digital and DTS signals (except the LFE
channel) as well as those 2-channel signals without effect
sounds, to the main left and right speakers.

u NIGHT

Sets the unit in night listening mode.

i SET MENU

Selects the set menu mode.

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V-AUXVCR

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

TUNER CD

MATRIX

DIGITAL

PL

PL

PCM

SILENT

DSP

HiFi

NIGHT

VIRTUAL

AUTO

STEREO

SLEEP

VOLUME

MUTE

MEMORYTUNED

L C R

RLLFE RC RR

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dB

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CTRTPTYPS

HOLDPTYEON

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1 Processor indicators

The indicators for the various decoders light up when the
decoders are in use.

2 VIRTUAL indicator

Lights up when using Virtual CINEMA DSP.

3 Headphones indicator

Lights up when headphones are connected to the
headphone jack.

4 Input source indicator

Highlights the current input source with a cursor.

5 Sound field indicator

Displays the sound field management the unit is using
when you listen to a DSP sound field program.

6 AUTO indicator

Shows that this unit is in the automatic tuning mode.

7 MUTE indicator

Flashes while the MUTE function is on.

8 VOLUME level indicator

Indicates the volume level.

9 PCM indicator

Lights up when this unit is reproducing PCM (pulse code
modulation) digital audio signals.

0 SILENT indicator

Lights up when headphones are connected and the digital
sound field processor is on.

q Multi-information display

Shows the current DSP program name and other
information when you are adjusting or changing settings.

w NIGHT indicator

Lights up when the unit is set to night listening mode.

e HiFi DSP indicator

Lights up when you select a Hi-Fi DSP sound field
program.

r CINEMA DSP indicator

Lights up when you select a CINEMA DSP sound field
program.

t STEREO indicator

Lights up when the unit is receiving a strong signal from
a FM stereo broadcast while the “AUTO” indicator is lit.

y TUNED indicator

Lights up when this unit is tuned to a radio station.

u MEMORY indicator

Flashes to show a station can be stored in memory.

i SLEEP indicator

Lights up while the sleep timer is on.

o LFE indicator

Lights up when the input signal contains an LFE signal.

p Input channel indicator

The indicators for the appropriate sound channels light up
when a digital signal from a source is played back.

a RDS indicator (U.K. and Europe models only)

The name(s) of the RDS data offered by the currently
received RDS station light(s) up.
EON indicator lights up when an RDS station that offers
the EON data service is being received.
PTY HOLD indicator lights up while searching for
stations in the PTY SEEK mode.

Front panel display

(U.K. and Europe models only)

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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PREPARATION

CONNECTIONS

Before connecting components

CAUTION

Do not connect this unit or other components to the
mains power until all connections between the
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 jack names. Refer to the
operation instructions for each component you wish to
connect to this unit.

• After you have completed all connections, check them
again to make sure they are correct.

• The jack names correspond to the names on the input
selector.

■ Connecting to digital jacks

This unit has digital jacks for direct transmission of
digital signals through either a coaxial or fiber optic
cable. You can use the digital jacks to input PCM, Dolby
Digital and DTS bitstreams. Use digital connections if
you wish to enjoy the multi-channel sound track of DVD
material, etc. with DSP effects. Both digital input jacks
are acceptable for 96 kHz sampling digital signals.

Note

• The OPTICAL jack on this unit conform to the EIA standard.
If you use a fiber optic cable that does not conform to this
standard this unit may not function properly.

6CH INPUT jacks
(page 13)

DIGITAL INPUT jacks
(pages 9 – 11)

Antenna input terminals
(page 12)

Speaker terminals
(page 16)

Video component jacks
(page 10)

Audio component jacks
(page 11)

SUBWOOFER OUTPUT
jack (page 16)

This jack is reserved for factory use.
Do not connect any equipment to this jack.

AUDIO

LR

2

1

AUDIO VIDEO TUNER SPEAKERS

CLASS 2 WIRING

LR

LR

LR

LR

CD DVD

AM

MAIN

A

MAIN

REAR

(

SURROUND

)

CENTER

B

ANT

GND

FM
ANT

IN

(PLAY)

MAIN

DVD

CD

DIGITAL

INPUT

SUB

WOOFER CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

MONITOR

OUT

SURROUND

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

OUT

(REC)

MD

/CD-R

D-TV

/CBL

V-AUX

IN

VCR

OUT

6CH INPUT OUTPUT

75Ω UNBAL.

MAIN A OR B : 6Ω MIN./SPEAKER

CENTER : 6Ω MIN./SPEAKER
REAR

: 6Ω MIN./SPEAKER

10

AUDIO

LR

2

1

AUDIO VIDEO TUNER

LR

CD DVD

AM

ANT

GND

FM

ANT

IN

(PLAY)

MAIN

DVD

CD

DIGITAL

INPUT

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

MONITOR

OUT

SURROUND

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

OUT

(REC)

MD

/CD-R

D-TV

/CBL

V-AUX

IN

VCR

OUT

6CH INPUT OUTPUT

75Ω UNBAL.

VIDEO
INPUT

AUDIO
OUTPUT

LR

AUDIO
INPUT

LR

O

OPTICAL
OUTPUT

VIDEO
OUTPUT

AUDIO
OUTPUT

LVR

V V

AUDIO
OUTPUT

L R

VIDEO
OUTPUT

V

AUDIO
OUTPUT

L R

VIDEO
OUTPUT

V

V

VIDEO
INPUT

VIDEO
OUTPUT

O

L

R

V

Connecting video components

■ Connecting a video monitor

Connect the video input jack on your video monitor to the
MONITOR OUT VIDEO jack.

■ Connecting a DVD player

Connect the optical digital audio signal output jack on
your component to the DIGITAL INPUT jack and
connect the video signal output jack on the component to
the VIDEO jack on this unit.

y

• Use the AUDIO jacks on this unit for a video component
which does not have optical digital output jack. However,
multi-channel reproduction cannot be obtained with audio
signals input from the AUDIO jacks.

■ Connecting a digital TV/cable TV

Connect the video signal output jack on your component
to the VIDEO jack on this unit.
Connect the audio signal output jacks on the component
to the AUDIO jacks on this unit.

■ Connecting another video component

Connect the video signal output jack on your component
to the VIDEO jack on this unit.
Connect the audio signal output jacks on the component
to the AUDIO jacks on this unit.

■ Connecting a recording component

Connect the audio signal input jacks on your video
component to the AUDIO OUT jacks on this unit. Then
connect the video signal input jack on the video
component to the VIDEO OUT jack on this unit for
picture recording.
Connect the audio signal output jacks on your component
to the AUDIO IN jacks on this unit. Then connect the
video signal output jack on the component to the VIDEO
IN jack on this unit to play a source from your recording
component.

Note

• Once you have connected a recording component to this unit,
keep its power turned on while using this unit. If the power is
off, this unit may distort the sound from other components.

indicates right analog cables

indicates left analog cables

indicates audio signal direction

Video monitor

VCR

DVD player

TV/digital TV/

cable TV

CONNECTIONS

Another video

component

indicates optical cables

indicates video signal direction

indicates video cables

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PREPARATION

Connecting audio components

■ Connecting a CD player

Connect the coaxial digital output jack on your CD player
to the DIGITAL INPUT CD jack on this unit.

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• Use the AUDIO jacks on this unit to connect to a CD player
that does not have a COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT jack, or
to record from CD players.

■ Connecting a CD recorder or MD

recorder

Connect the input jacks on your CD recorder or MD
recorder to the MD/CD-R OUT (REC) jacks.
Connect the output jacks on your CD recorder or MD
recorder to the MD/CD-R IN (PLAY) jacks to play a
source from your recording component.

indicates right analog cables

indicates left analog cables

indicates signal direction

CD player

indicates coaxial cables

CD recorder or

MD recorder

CONNECTIONS

AUDIO

LR

2

1

AUDIO VIDEO TUNER

LR

CD DVD

AM
ANT

GND

FM

ANT

IN

(PLAY)

MAIN

DVD

CD

DIGITAL

INPUT

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

MONITOR

OUT

SURROUND

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

OUT

(REC)

MD

/CD-R

D-TV
/CBL

V-AUX

IN

VCR

OUT

6CH INPUT OUTPUT

75Ω UNBAL.

C

L

R

AUDIO
INPUT

L

R

AUDIO
OUTPUT

L

R

AUDIO
OUTPUT

L

R

COAXIAL
OUTPUT

C

Note

• Once you have connected a recording component to this unit,
keep its power turned on while using this unit. If the power is
off, this unit may distort the sound from other components.

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■ Connecting the AM loop antenna

1 Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it

to the terminals on this unit.

2 Press and hold the tab to insert the AM loop

antenna lead wires into the AM ANT and
GND terminals.

3 Orient the AM loop antenna for the best

reception.

Notes

• The AM loop antenna should be placed away from this unit.

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

A properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearer
reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor
reception quality, an outdoor antenna may improve the
quality. Consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA
dealer or service center about the outdoor antennas.

FREQUENCY STEP switch
(General model only)

Because the inter-station frequency spacing differs in
different areas, set the FREQUENCY STEP switch
(located on the rear panel) according to the frequency
spacing in your area.
North, Central and South America: 100 kHz/10 kHz
Other areas: 50 kHz/9 kHz
Before setting this switch, disconnect the AC power
plug of this unit from the AC outlet.

Ground (GND terminal)

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

Indoor FM
antenna
(included)

AM loop antenna

(included)

Connecting the antennas

Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this
unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient
signal strength.

Connect each antenna correctly to the designated
terminals.

CONNECTIONS

EO TUNER

AM

ANT

GND

FM

ANT

MONITOR

OUT

75Ω UNBAL.

50 kHz/ 9kHz

100 kHz/10kHz

FM/AM

FREQUENCY STEP

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PREPARATION

Connecting an external decoder

This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (MAIN
left and right, CENTER, SURROUND left and right and
SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a
component equipped with a multi-channel decoder and 6
channel output jacks such as a DVD/SACD player.

Note

• When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, the unit
automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and
you cannot use DSP programs.

CONNECTIONS

DVD/SACD player

2

1

FM
ANT

MAIN

DVD

CD

DIGITAL

INPUT

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

MONITOR

OUT

SURROUND

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

OUT

(REC)

/CD-R

V-AUX

IN

VCR

OUT

6CH INPUT OUTPUT

75Ω UNBAL.

L R

LR

SUBWOOFER MAIN

CENTER SURROUND

SUBWOOFER MAIN

CENTER SURROUND

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Connecting the speakers

■ Speakers

This unit has been designed to provide the best sound­field quality with a 5-speaker system, using main left and
right speakers, rear left and right 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 manufacturer or speakers with the same
tonal quality.

The main speakers are used for the main source sound
plus effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers
from your present stereo system. The rear speakers are
used for effect and surround sounds. The center speaker is
for the center sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.).

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 the
models of equivalent performance with the main
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 Dolby Digital or DTS signals. The
YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is
ideal for natural and lively bass reproduction.

CONNECTIONS

■ Speaker placement

Refer to the following diagram when you place the
speakers.

Main speakers

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

Center speaker

Align the front face of the center speaker with the front
face of your video 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.

Rear speakers

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

Subwoofer

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

Note

• If you do not use any of effect speakers (rear and/or center),
change the settings of “SOUND 1 SPEAKER SET” items at
the set menu to direct signals to other terminals you have
connected speakers to.

CAUTION

Use magnetically shielded speakers. If these speakers
still create interference with the monitor, place the
speakers away from the monitor.

Main
speaker (L)

1.8 m (6 feet)

Rear speaker (L)

Rear speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Main speaker (R)

Center speaker

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PREPARATION

10 mm (3/8”)

Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)

Banana plug

CONNECTIONS

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■ Connections

Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) in accordance with the markers on
this unit, the speakers, and the speaker cables. 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.

CAUTION

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

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

A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables
running side by side. One cable is colored or shaped
differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridge.

1 Remove approximately 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.

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.

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(With the exception of U.K., Europe, Korea, and Singapore
models)

• You can also use banana plug connectors. First, tighten the
knob and then insert the banana plug connector into the end of
the corresponding terminal.

1 Press and open the tab.
2 Insert one bare wire into the hole of each

terminal.

3 Release the tab to secure the wire.

(With the exception of U.K., Europe, Korea, and
Singapore models)

Connecting to the MAIN A SPEAKERS terminals

3

1

2

Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)

Connecting to the MAIN B, CENTER and REAR SPEAKERS terminals

1

2

3

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Subwoofer

system

Main B speaker

Center

speaker

Right

Rear speaker

SUBWOOFER jack

When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System,
connect the input jack of the subwoofer system to this jack. This unit will direct low bass signals distributed from the
main, center and/or rear channels to this jack in accordance with your SPEAKER SET selections. The LFE (low­frequency effect) signals generated when Dolby Digital or DTS is decoded are also directed to this jack in accordance
with your SPEAKER SET selections.

Notes

• The cut-off frequency of the SUBWOOFER jack is 90 Hz.

• If you do not use a subwoofer, allocate the signals to the main left and right speakers by changing the setting of “SOUND 1
SPEAKER SET” item “1D BASS” on the set menu to MAIN.

• Use the control on the subwoofer to adjust its volume level. You can also adjust the volume level by using this unit’s remote control
(see “SETTING THE SPEAKER LEVELS” on page 46).

Right Left

Main A speaker

Right Left Left

MAIN SPEAKERS terminals

You can connect up to two speaker systems to these
terminals. When using only one speaker system, connect
it to either of the MAIN A or the MAIN 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

The diagram shows the speaker layout in the listening
room.

AUDIO

LR

2

1

AUDIO VIDEO TUNER SPEAKERS

CLASS 2 WIRING

LR

LR

LR

LR

CD DVD

AM

MAIN

A

MAIN

REAR

(

SURROUND

)

CENTER

B

ANT

GND

FM
ANT

IN

(PLAY)

MAIN

DVD

CD

DIGITAL

INPUT

SUB

WOOFER CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

MONITOR

OUT

SURROUND

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

OUT

(REC)

MD

/CD-R

D-TV

/CBL

V-AUX

IN

VCR

OUT

6CH INPUT OUTPUT

75Ω UNBAL.

MAIN A OR B : 6Ω MIN./SPEAKER

CENTER : 6Ω MIN./SPEAKER
REAR

: 6Ω MIN./SPEAKER

3

65

21

4

1

2

4

3

6

5

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PREPARATION

Connecting the power supply cords

■ Connecting the AC power cord

Plug in this unit to a wall outlet.

■ VOLTAGE SELECTOR
(General model 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 110V­120V/220V-240V AC, 50/60 Hz.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

Turning on the power

When all connections are complete, turn on the power of
this unit.

1 Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER on

the remote control) to turn on the power of
this unit.

The level of the main volume, and then the current
DSP program name appear on the front panel
display.

or

Remote control

Front panel

(General model)

CONNECTIONS

L

REAR

U

RROUND

)

110V-120V

220V-240V

N

./SPEAKER

N

./SPEAKER

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

VOLUME

STANDBY

/ON

AUTO/MAN`L MONO MAN`L/AUTO FM

TUNING MODE MEMORY

EDIT

PRESET/TUNING FM/AM

SILENT

PHONES

SPEAKERS

AON

BOFF

EFFECT

PRESET/TUNING

SET MENU

A/B/C/D/E

NEXT

PROGRAM

STEREO

BASS/TREBLE

CONTROL

INPUT

6CH INPUTINPUT MODE

1

SYSTEM

POWER

STANDBY

POWER

AV

POWERTVPOWER

TV

V-AUXVCRD-TV/CBLDVD

SLEEPTUNERMD/CD-RCD

TV

AMP

CODE SET

REC

6CH INPUT

AUDIO

DISC SKIP

1

STANDBY

/ON

POWER

SYSTEM