Yamaha Audio RX-V595 User Manual

RX-V595

C A

RX-V595

Natural Sound AV Receiver

Récepteur audiovisuel

YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A.
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OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

Printed in Malaysia ID V274950

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

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

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

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.

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 recom-

mended 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.

7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted to a

wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

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19 For US customers only:

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

Note to CATV system installer:

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

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

MAST

GROUND
CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC

– NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810–20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810–21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)

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

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.

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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.

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
ACCESSOIRES FOURNIS

• After unpacking, check that the following parts are included.

• Après le déballage, vérifier que les pièces suivantes sont incluses.

• Indoor FM Antenna

• Antenne FM intérieure

• AM Loop Antenna

• Cadre-antenna AM

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

• Adaptateur d’antenne
(Modèle pour les Etats-Unis et le
Canada seulement)

• Remote control transmitter

• Télécommande

• Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3)

• Piles (taille AA, R6, UM-3)

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FEATURES

English

● 5 Speaker Configuration

<Canada model>
Main: 70 W + 70 W (8Ω) RMS Output

Po wer, 0.04% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Center: 70 W (8Ω) RMS Output

Po wer, 0.04% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Rear: 70 W + 70 W (8Ω) RMS Output

Po wer, 0.04% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz

<Australia and China models>
Main: 65 W + 65 W (8Ω) RMS Output

Po wer, 0.04% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Center: 65 W (8Ω) RMS Output

Po wer, 0.04% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Rear: 65 W + 65 W (8Ω) RMS Output

Po wer, 0.04% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz

● Digital Sound Field Processor

● Dolby Digital Decoder

● Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder

● CINEMA DSP: Theater-like Sound

Experience by the Combination of Dolby
Surround and YAMAHA DSP Technology

● 6-Channel External Decoder Input for DTS

and other future formats

● Automatic Input Balance Control for

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

● Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker

Balance Adjustment

● Speaker Output Mode Changing

Capability

● 40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning

● Automatic Preset Tuning

● Preset Station Shifting Capability

(Preset Editing)

● Video Signal Input/Output Capability

● SLEEP Timer

● Universal Remote Control

Transmitter with Preset Manufacturer
Codes

CONTENTS

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES........................................... 4

FEA TURES .................................................................... 5

CAUTION .......................................................................6

●Intr oduction

FEATURES ON SOUND EFFECT .................................7

CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ......................... 9

●Preparation

SPEAKER SETUP ....................................................... 12

CONNECTIONS........................................................... 14

ADJUSTMENTS

BEFORE USING THIS UNIT .................................. 22

●Basic Oparation

BASIC OPERATIONS .................................................. 27

TUNING OPERATIONS ............................................... 31

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER..................................... 36

●Information about DSP

USING DIGITAL SOUND FIELD

PROCESSOR (DSP) .............................................. 37

●Advanced Information

ADJUSTMENTS

IN THE “SET MENU” MODE................................... 43

●Remote Control Transmitter

REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER......................... 45

SETUP CODES ........................................................... 50

NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL

TRANSMITTER ...................................................... 51

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................52

SPECIFICA TIONS ....................................................... 54

LIST OF MANUFACTURER’S CODES...................... 108

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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 unit 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.

<Singapore model only>

Be sure to allow a space of at least 20 cm behind, 20 cm
on the 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 use of this unit with a voltage other than
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 “∞” 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 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 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 an appliance is not
defeated.

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

15. 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.

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.

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.

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of this unit in the space
below.

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.

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FEATURES ON SOUND EFFECT

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 8
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 listening room, so you’ll feel all the sound of a
live concert.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

This unit employs a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder similar
to professional Dolby Stereo decoders used in many movie
theaters. By using the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you
can experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby
Surround movie theater sound in your own home. Dolby Pro
Logic employs a four channel five speaker system. The Pro
Logic Surround system divides the input signal into four levels:
the left and right main channels, the center channel (used for
dialog), and the rear surround sound channels (used for sound
effects, background noise, and other ambient noises). The
center channel allows listeners seated in even less-than-ideal
positions to hear the dialog originating from the action on the
screen while experiencing good stereo imaging.

Dolby Digital

In addition, this unit incorporates a Dolby Pro Logic Surround
decoder and Dolby Digital decoder for multi-channel sound
reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded video sources. The
operation of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby Digital
decoder can be controlled by selecting a corresponding DSP
program including combined operations of the YAMAHA DSP
and the Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby Digital decoder.

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

Dolby Surround is encoded on the sound track of pre-recorded
video tapes, laser discs, and some TV/cable broadcasts. When
you play a source encoded with Dolby Surround on this unit,
the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder decodes the signal and
distributes the surround-sound effects.

This Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder employs a digital signal
processing system. This system improves the stability of sound
at each channel and crosstalk between channels, so that
positioning of sounds around the room is more accurate
compared with conventional analog signal processing systems.

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

The built-in Dolby Digital decoder leads you into a totally new
sound experiences.

Dolby Digital is a new generation of multi-channel digital audio
technology, or the newest spatial sound processing format
developed for 35 mm film-movies by employing a new kind of
low bit-rate audio coding.

Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that provides
completely independent multi-channel audio to consumers. In
multi-channel form, Dolby Digital provides five full range
channels in what is sometimes referred to as a “3/2” configura­tion: three front channels (left, center and right), plus two
surround channels. A sixth bass-only effect channel is also
provided for output of LFE (low frequency effect), or low bass
effects that are independent of other channels. This channel is
counted as 0.1, thus giving rise to the term 5.1 channels in
total.

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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 features two surround channels, called stereo or
split surrounds, each offering the same full range fidelity as the
three front channels.

Sound of wide dynamic range reproduced by the five full range
channels presents listeners much excitement that has never
been experienced before. Precise sound orientation by the
discrete digital sound processing expands realism that the
original movie possesses.

LD and DVD are home audio formats that could benefit from
Dolby Digital. In the near future, Dolby Digital 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 encoded video software.

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Copyright 1992 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

The following original functions make the surround-sound effect
of Dolby Digital become the most suitable for your audio
system and the listening conditions.

Dolby Surround + DSP (CINEMA DSP)

• Dynamic range (sound scale) of source can be changed
so that it will be suitable for the listening conditions.

• Output of low bass from any channel can be assigned to
either the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals or SUBWOOFER
terminal to maximize system performance.

• Output of LFE can be assigned to either the MAIN
SPEAKERS terminals or SUBWOOFER terminal to
maximize system performance.

Dolby Surround sound system shows its full ability in a large
movie theater, because movie sounds are originally designed to
be reproduced in a large movie theater using many speakers.
It is difficult to create a sound environment similar to that of a
movie theater in your listening room, because the room size,
materials of inside walls, the number of speakers, etc. of your
listening room is much different from those of a movie theater.

Dolby Pro Logic + 2 Digital Sound Fields

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

This combination is available when the sound field program

DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED/DOLBY DIGITAL
ENHANCED, 70 mm MOVIE THEATER/DIGITAL MOVIE
THEATER or TV SPORTS is selected, and the input signal of

source is analog, PCM audio or encoded with the Dolby
Digital in 2-channel.

YAMAHA DSP technology made it possible to present you with
nearly the same sound experience as that of a large movie
theater in your listening room by compensating for lack of
presence and dynamics in your listening room with its original
digital sound fields combined with Dolby Surround sound field.

CINEMA DSP

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

Dolby Digital + 3 Digital Sound Fields

Digital sound fields are created on the presence side and the
independent left and right surround sides of the Dolby Digital­decoded 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 sound, this sound field combination lets
you feel as if you are watching a movie in the newest Dolby
Stereo Digital theater. This will be the most ideal home
theater sound at the present time.

This combination is available when the sound field program

DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED/DOLBY DIGITAL
ENHANCED, 70 mm MOVIE THEATER/DIGITAL MOVIE
THEATER or TV SPORTS is selected, and the input signal of

source is encoded with the Dolby Digital (except in 2-chan­nel).

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CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

FRONT PANEL

English

1 STANDBY/ON

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

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

Shows various information. (For details, refer to page 11.)

4 MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM)

Press this button to store the broadcasting stations.
When this button is pressed and held for more than three
seconds, the automatic preset tuning begins.

5 EDIT

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

6 TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO)

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

7 FM/AM

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

8 TUNING UP/DOWN

This button is used for tuning. Press the UP side to tune in to
higher frequencies, and press the DOWN side to tune in to
lower frequencies.

9 TAPE/MD MON / EXT. DECODER

Press this button to play a tape or an MD. The “TAPE/MD
MON” indicator lights up on the display.
When you press the button next, the “TAPE/MD MON” indicator
goes off and “EXT. DECDR” appears on the display and you
can play the signal connected to the EXTERNAL DECODER
INPUT terminals.

0 INPUT

Turn this selector to select the program source (VCR, VIDEO
AUX, TV/DBS, DVD/LD, CD, TUNER, PHONO) to listen to or
watch.
The name of the selected program source appears on the
display.

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q INPUT MODE

Switches the DVD/LD and TV/DBS input signal mode (AUTO/
ANALOG).

w VOLUME

This control is used to raise or lower the volume level.

i BALANCE

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

e PHONES jack

When you use headphones, connect the headphones to the
PHONES jack. You can listen to the sound to be output from
the main speakers through headphones.
When using headphones only , set both SPEAKERS A and B to
the OFF position and switch off the digital sound field processor
(so that no DSP program name appears on the display) by
pressing EFFECT.

PHONES

r SPEAKERS

Set A or B (or both A and B) to the ON position for the main
speaker system (connected to this unit) you will use. Set it (or
them) for the main speaker system you will not use to the OFF
position.

o TIME/LEVEL

Press this button to select the setting of delay time or speaker
output levels in the TIME/LEVEL mode.

p +/–

These buttons are used to adjust settings of the SET MENU
mode and the TIME/LEVEL mode. In the TIME LEVEL mode,
press + to increase delay time or speaker output levels. Press
– to decrease delay time or speaker output levels.

a SET MENU

Press this button to select functions in the SET MENU mode.

s PROGRAM selector

Press
The name of the selected program appears on the display.

or to select the DSP program.

d EFFECT

Switches on and off the output from the center and rear
speakers so that the sound becomes normal 2-channel.
* Even if the output from the center and rear speakers is off,

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

t A/B/C/D/E

Press this button to select a group (A to E) of preset stations.

y Preset station number selector

Select a preset station number (1 to 8).

u Tone controls

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

BASS

Used to increase or decrease the low frequency response. The
“0” position produces flat response.

TREBLE

Used to increase or decrease the high frequency response.
The “0” position produces flat response.

f VIDEO AUX terminals

Connect an auxiliary video or audio input source unit such as a
camcorder to these terminals. The source connected to these
terminals can be selected by INPUT.

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DISPLAY PANEL

English

1 Multi-information display

Displays various information, for example station frequency,
preset station number and name of selected input source.

2 MEMORY indicator

When MEMORY is pressed, this indicator flashes for about five
seconds. During this period, the displayed station can be
stored to the memory.

3 AUT O TUNING indicator

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

4 TAPE/MD MON indicator

Lights up when the tape deck (or MD recorder etc.) is selected as
the input source by pressing T APE/MD MON / EXT. DECODER
on the front panel or T APE/MD on the remote control transmitter.

5 STEREO indicator

Lights up when an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal
strength is received.

6 Signal-level meter

Indicates the signal level of the received station.
If multipath interference is detected, the indication decreases.

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“ ” lights up when the built-in Dolby Digital decoder is
on and the signals of selected source encoded with the Dolby
Digital is not in 2-channel. “ ” lights up when the built-in
digital sound field processor is on, and “ ” lights up
when the built-in Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder is on.
Depending on the selected DSP program, both “ ” and
“ ”, or both “ ” and “ ” will light up.

, and indicators

8 SLEEP indicator

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

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SPEAKERS TO BE USED

SPEAKER SETUP

This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with
a 5-speaker configuration, using main speakers, rear speakers
and a center speaker.
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.
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 the full
range for the center speaker and the rear speakers.

SPEAKER CONFIGURATION

5-Speaker Configuration

Use of a subwoofer expands your sound field

It is also possible to further expand your system with the
addition of a subwoofer and amplifier. The use of a subwoofer
is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or
all channels, but also for reproducing the LFE (low frequency
effect) sound with high fidelity when playing back a source with
the Dolby Digital decoded. You may wish to choose the
convenience of a YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer
System, which has its own built-in power amplifier.

4-Speaker Configuration

This configuration is the most effective and recommended one.
When playing back a source using the DSP program,

DOLBY PRO LOGIC/DOLBY DIGITAL, DOLBY PRO LOGIC
ENHANCED/DOLBY DIGITAL ENHANCED, 70 mm MOVIE
THEATER/DIGITAL MOVIE THEATER, MONO MOVIE or TV
SPORTS, or when playing back a source which contains

center-channel signals (dialog, vocals, etc.) using any DSP
program with the Dolby Digital decoded, conversations will be
output from the center speaker and the ambience will be
excellent.
Note: Set the CNTR (CENTER SPEAKER) mode to the

“LARGE” or “SMALL” position. (For details, see
page 22.)

Main L Center Main R

Dialog

Surround sound

Surround sound

The center speaker is not used in this configuration. When
playing back a source using the DSP program, DOLBY PRO

LOGIC/DOLBY DIGITAL, DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED/
DOLBY DIGITAL ENHANCED, 70 mm MOVIE THEATER/
DIGITAL MOVIE THEATER, MONO MOVIE or TV SPORTS, or

when playing back a source which contains center-channel
signals (dialog, vocals, etc.) using any DSP program with the
Dolby Digital decoded, the center sound is output from the left
and the right main speakers. However, the sound effect of
other programs will be the same as that of the 5-speaker
configuration.
Note: Be sure to set the CNTR (CENTER SPEAKER) mode to

the “NONE” position. (For details, see page 22.)

Main L Main R

Dialog

Surround sound

Surround sound

Rear L

Rear R

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Rear L Rear R

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

When you place the speakers, refer to the following diagram:

English

Main: The position of your present stereo speaker

system.

Rear: Behind your listening position, facing slightly

inward. Nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) up from the
floor.

Center: Precisely between the main speakers. (To avoid

interference with TV sets, use a magnetically
shielded speaker.)

Subwoofer: The position of the subwoofer is not so critical

because low bass tones are not highly directional.

Main speaker

Subwoofer

Center speaker Rear speaker

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CONNECTIONS

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

CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER COMPONENTS

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.
* If you have YAMAHA components numbered as !, #, $, etc. on the rear panel, connections can be made easily by making sure

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

Turntable Monitor TV DVD player, LD player, etc.

GND

ANT

ANT

FM

AM

75Ω UNBAL.

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

MAIN CENTER

L

R

GND

CDPHONO TV/DBS

SUB WOOFER

L

RLR

SURROUND

COAXIAL

DVD/LD

MONITOR

AUDIO SIGNAL OUTPUT

IN
(PLAY)
TAPE/MD

DIGITAL SIGNAL

VIDEO SIGNAL

DVD/LD TV/DBS

OUT

OUT

(REC)

DVD/LD

OPTICAL

DVD/LD TV/DBS

IN OUT

VCR

IN OUT

VCR

SUB

WOOFER

L

REAR

(SORROUND)

L

R

UAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

MAIN
A OR B: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
A + B: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
CENTER: 6Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

REAR : 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

MAIN
A OR B: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
A + B:I6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
CENTER: 8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

REAR : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

100W MAX. TOTAL

(U.S.A. model)

MAINS

T o AC outlet

CD player Tape deck,

MD recorder, etc.

, : See the next page.

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TV/DBS tuner VCR

(Video cassette recorder)

English

SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S)

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

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

(Australia model) ...................................1 SWITCHED OUTLET

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.

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 or the provided remote control transmitter’s
POWER and STANDBY. These outlets will supply power to

any component 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
100 watts.

CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL DECODER

When using the DTS or other decoder with 6-channel discrete outputs, connect the 6CH DISCRETE OUTPUT terminals of the
decoder to the EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT terminals of this unit.

FM

ANT

GND

AM

ANT

75Ω UNBAL.

6CH DISCRETE OUTPUT

MAIN CENTER

L

R

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

MAIN CENTER

L

R

GND

CDPHONO TV/DBS

SUB

WOOFER

SUB WOOFER

L

RLR

SURROUND

L

R

SURROUND

COAXIAL

DVD/LD

VIDEO SIGNAL

MONITOR

AUDIO SIGNAL OUTPUT

IN
(PLAY)
TAPE/MD

DIGITAL SIGNAL

OUT

OUT

(REC)

(U.S.A. model)

OPTICAL

DVD/LD TV/DBS

DVD/LD TV/DBS

DVD/LD

IN OUT

VCR

IN OUT

VCR

SUB

WOOFER

DTS or other decoder with 6-channel
discrete outputs

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DVD player, LD player or other
unit with digital outputs

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CONNECTING TO DIGITAL (COAXIAL AND/OR OPTICAL) TERMINALS

If your DVD (LD) player, TV/DBS 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 COAXIAL (or
OPTICAL) 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 this unit. You can switch the
selection of input signals between “digital” and “analog” easily.
(See page 29 for details.)

DVD or LD player TV/DBS tuner

Notes

• When connecting 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.

• The input signal from the DVD/LD input terminals is selected
in the following order of priority.
(input mode: AUTO position)
1 COAXIAL terminal
2 OPTICAL terminal
3 ANALOG terminal

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

FM

ANT

GND

AM

ANT

75Ω UNBAL.

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

MAIN CENTER

L

R

GND

CDPHONO TV/DBS

SUB WOOFER

L

RLR

SURROUND

COAXIAL

DVD/LD

MONITOR

AUDIO SIGNAL OUTPUT

IN
(PLAY)
TAPE/MD

DIGITAL SIGNAL

VIDEO SIGNAL

DVD/LD TV/DBS

OUT

OUT

(REC)

DVD/LD

(U.S.A. model)

OPTICAL

DVD/LD TV/DBS

IN OUT

VCR

IN OUT

VCR

SUB

WOOFER

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CONNECTING TO VIDEO AUX TERMINALS (ON THE FRONT PANEL)

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

VIDEO AUX

L

VIDEO

AUDIO R

R

L

VIDEO

English

Camcorder

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CONNECTING SPEAKERS

Main speakers A Main speakers B

Right

Subwoofer system

OUTPUT

SUB

WOOFER

Left

(U.S.A. model)

SPEAKERS

R

CENTER

CAUTION

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

Center speaker

Right Left

REAR

(SORROUND)

R

L

L

MAIN

Left

Rear speakers

Right

Note

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

Note on main speaker connections:

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

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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.
If you have a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, including the
YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, connect
the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal of this unit to the input
terminal of the subwoofer system.
If you have an amplifier and a subwoofer, connect the
SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal of this unit to the input
terminal of the subwoofer amplifier, and then connect the
speaker terminals of the subwoofer amplifier to the subwoofer.
When the input signals to this unit are in normal 2-channel
stereo, this terminal outputs only frequencies below 90 Hz from
the main and center channels. When discrete signals are input
to this unit and are selected as the input source, this terminal
outputs signals from the subwoofer channel.

Note on center speaker connection:

Center speaker can be connected to this unit. Place it on or
under the TV.

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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 and do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. This could
damage this unit and/or speakers.

English

For connecting to the MAIN SPEAKERS
terminals

Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)

Banana plug connections are also possible (except for
Singapore model). Simply insert the banana plug connector
into the corresponding terminal.

1 Unscrew the knob.
2 Insert the bare wire.

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

3 Tighten the knob and

secure the wire.

For connecting to the REAR and CENTER
SPEAKERS terminals

Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)

1 Press the tab.
2 Insert the bare wire.

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

3 Release the tab and

secure the wire.

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IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SWITCH

WARNING

Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting
while the power of 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 fully set to either end. If so, set the switch
to either end fully.

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

(U.S.A. model)

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

MAIN

A OR B: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
A + B: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
CENTER: 6Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

REAR : 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

MAIN

A OR B: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
A + B:I6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
CENTER: 8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

REAR : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

L

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

100W MAX. TOTAL

MAINS

Select the position whose requirements your speaker system
meets.

(Upper position)

Main: If you use one pair of main speakers, the impedance of

each speaker must be 4Ω or higher.
If you use two pairs of main speakers, the impedance
of each speaker must be 8Ω or higher.

Center: The impedance of the speaker must be 6Ω or higher.

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

(Lower position)

Main: If you use one pair of main speakers, the impedance of

each speaker must be 8Ω or higher.
If you use two pairs of main speakers, the impedance
of each speaker must be 16Ω or higher.

Center: The impedance of the speaker must be 8Ω or higher.

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

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ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

Each antenna should be correctly connected to the designated terminals, referring to the following diagram.
Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas will probably provide sufficient signal
strength. Nevertheless, a properly installed outdoor antenna will give clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor
reception quality, an outdoor antenna may result in improvement.

English

Outdoor FM antenna

75-ohm/300-ohm
antenna adapter

75-ohm coaxial cable

75-ohm/300-ohm
antenna adapter

300-ohm feeder

Indoor FM
antenna
(included)

ANT

GND

ANT

(U.S.A. model)

75Ω UNBAL.

FM

GND

AM

PHONO

Outdoor AM antenna

AM loop
antenna
(included)

Ground

Connecting the AM loop antenna

12 3

1

2

3

* The AM loop antenna should be placed away from this unit. The antenna may be hung on a wall.
* The AM loop antenna always should be connected, even if an outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit.

GND TERMINAL

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

Notes

• When connecting the indoor FM
antenna, insert its connector into the
FM ANT terminal firmly .

• If you need an outdoor FM antenna
to improve FM reception quality,
either 300-ohm feeder or coaxial
cable may be used. In locations
troubled by electrical interference, coaxial cable is preferable.

Orient so that the best
reception is obtained.

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