Yamaha Audio RX-V596 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

RX-V596

Natural Sound AV Receiver
Ampli-tuner audio-vidéo

U C A

CAUTION

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

8 Ventilation – The unit should be situated so that its

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

9 Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat

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

10 Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a

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

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

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

12 Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

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

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

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

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

15 Damage Requiring Service – The unit should be serviced

by qualified service personnel when:

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

damaged; or

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

unit; or

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

a marked change in performance; or

E. The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
16 Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the

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

17 Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located

away from power lines.

18 Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken

so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future reference.

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

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions – All operating and other instructions

should be followed.

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

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

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

cart or stand that is recommended by the
manufacturer.

6A A unit and cart combination should be

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

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

a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.

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.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

• 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.

CAUTION

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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.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

MAST

GROUND
CLAMP

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)

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC

– NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s
Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the
sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring
or distortion – and, most importantly, without affecting your
sensitive hearing.

Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often
undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group recommend you to avoid
prolonged exposure from excessive volume
levels.

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)

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.

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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

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.

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FEATURES

5-Channel Power Amplification

◆ Minimum RMS Output

(0.06% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz)
[U.S.A. and Canada models]
Main: 100 W + 100 W (8 Ω)
Center: 100 W (8 Ω)
Rear: 100 W + 100 W (8 Ω)
[Australia model]
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

Sophisticated FM/AM 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” 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

CONTENTS

PREPARATION

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

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

ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE ............ 19

BASIC OPERATION

PLA YING A SOURCE .............................................. 21

DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP)

EFFECT .................................................................. 25

TUNING ..................................................................... 27

RECORDING A SOURCE ON TAPE, MD OR

VIDEO CASSETTE ............................................... 31

ADVANCED OPERATION

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM .................................... 32

SET MENU................................................................. 35

DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER

OUTPUT LEVELS ................................................. 39

SLEEP TIMER .......................................................... 41

PRESET REMOTE CONTROL .............................. 42

APPENDIX

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 50

SPECIFICATIONS.................................................... 54

GLOSSARY................................................................ 55

INDEX ........................................................................ 56

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)”.

2

GETTING STARTED

Checking the Package Contents

Check that the following items are included in your package.

Remote control Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4 type) Antenna adapter

(U.S.A. and Canada models only)

Indoor FM antenna

AM loop antenna

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 42 to 49 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

Connection guide

1

2

3

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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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).

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 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.

0 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.

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.

5 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.

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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 A/B/C/D/E

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

t PRESET/TUNING

When “ z ” appears on the display
This button is used to select a preset station number (1 to 8).
Press h to select a higher and l to select a lower preset
station number.
When “ z ” goes off from the display
This button is used for tuning. Press h to tune in to higher
frequencies, and l to tune in to lower frequencies.

y PRESET/TUNING, EDIT

Press this button to turn on or off “ z ” on the display, and
switch the function between storing a broadcasting station
(preset tuning) and tuning. This button is also used to
exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each
other.

u FM/AM

Press this button to switch the reception band between FM
and AM.

i MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM)

Press this button to store broadcasting stations. Hold down
this button for more than three seconds to begin automatic
preset tuning.

o TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO)

Press this button to switch the tuning mode between
automatic and manual. To use the automatic tuning method,
press this button so that the “AUTO” indicator lights up on
the display. To use the manual tuning method, press this
button so that the “AUTO” indicator goes off.

p 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

6

Display

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 MEMORY indicator

This flashes for about five seconds after pressing
MEMORY. During this period, the displayed station can be
stored in the memory.

9 AUTO indicator

This lights up when the unit is in the automatic tuning
mode.

0 STEREO indicator

This lights up when an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient
signal strength is being received.

q Signal-level indicator

This indicates the signal level of the station being received.
If multipath interference is detected, the indication
decreases.

w 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

The name of the selected DSP program lights up in the
following cases:

• When the tuner is selected as the input source.

• 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. The current station
frequency and band (FM or AM) also appear when the tuner
is selected as the input source.

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).

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Remote Control

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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TV VOLUME

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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 42 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 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 48.) When the
position is selected, the remote control is set to that
component operation mode.

Refer to
page 8.

8

q A/B/C/D/E, PRESET +/–

These buttons are used to select a preset station.
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)

A

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.

B

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.

■ When selecting a preset station

number

1 Set code number “0023” in the AMP/TUN (or

DSP/TUN) position.

Refer to page 48 for setting the code.

2 Set the selector dial to the AMP/TUN (or DSP/

TUN) position.

3 You can select a preset station number directly

with the numeric buttons (1 to 8).

Refer to page 29.

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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 36 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

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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.

A

B

Connecting an Audio
Component (page 13)

Connecting a Video
Component (pages 14 and 15)

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
switch (page 18)

Connecting the Antenna
(pages 11 and 12)

Connecting to an External
Decoder (page 15)

Connecting the Speakers
(pages 16 and 17)

Connecting the Power
Supply Cords (page 18)

(U.S.A. model)

V V

C C

L

R

L

R

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Connecting the Antennas

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

Connect each antenna correctly to the designated terminals.

■ Indoor FM antenna (included)

Firmly insert the connector into the FM ANT terminal. The
indoor FM antenna is only a simple antenna. For reception
with better sound quality, installing the outdoor FM antenna
(commercially available) is recommended.

Note

• Do not connect an outdoor FM antenna and the indoor FM
antenna at the same time.

■ Outdoor FM antenna

You may be unable to obtain good FM radio reception
depending on your local conditions (distance from the
broadcasting station, interposing buildings and
mountains, etc.). Consult your dealer or authorized service
center and be sure to install an antenna that suits your local
conditions.
Install the outdoor FM antenna (commercially available) in
a high place as far away from any roads as possible to avoid
being affected by automobile ignition noise.

CONNECTIONS

Antenna adapter
(included for U.S.A. and
Canada models)

Note

• Use this adapter to match
with F-type connector.

75-ohm coaxial cable

75-ohm/300-ohm antenna
adapter

Indoor FM
antenna

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■ AM loop antenna (included)

The AM loop antenna can be removed from the stand and
attached to a wall, etc. However, note that the reception
sensitivity may deteriorate if the antenna is attached to a
metal or steel reinforced wall.

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.

■ Connecting the AM loop antenna

1 Press the tab and unlock the terminal hole.
2 Insert the AM loop antenna lead wires into the

AM ANT and GND terminals.

3 Return the tab to its original position to lock

the lead wires. Lightly pull the lead wires to
confirm a good connection.

4 Attach the loop antenna to the antenna stand.
5 Orient the AM loop antenna so that the best

reception is obtained.

■ Outdoor AM antenna

If you cannot obtain good reception with the AM loop
antenna, connect 5 m to 10 m of vinyl covered wire to the
AM ANT terminal and extend it outdoors from a window.

■ 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.

CONNECTIONS

1

2

3

Antenna stand

AM loop antenna

Vinyl covered wire (5 m to 10 m)

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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.

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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

L R

L R L R

L

R

OUTPUT

OUTPUT LINE OUT LINE IN

GND

Turntable

(U.S.A. model)

CD player

Analog signal

Signal flow

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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.

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• 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 23 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 24 about 96-kHz sampling 24-bit digital signals.)

CONNECTIONS

L R

L

R

C

C

L R

L R

ANALOG
AUDIO OUT

AUDIO
IN

ANALOG
AUDIO OUT

AUDIO
OUT

S VIDEO
OUT

S VIDEO
OUT

OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT

S VIDEO
IN

S VIDEO
OUT

S VIDEO
IN

COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT

O

O

O

S S

S

SS

S

L R

L R

ANALOG
AUDIO OUT

S VIDEO
OUT

OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT

O

S

C

COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT

DVD/LD player Cable TV/satellite tuner

(U.S.A. model)

Analog signal

S Video signal

Digital signal
(optical)

Digital signal
(coaxial)

Signal flow

TV monitor

TV/digital TV

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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.

■ 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 36 and 37 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 39 for
details.)

CONNECTIONS

L RV

AUDIO OUT R
AUDIO OUT L
VIDEO OUT
S VIDEO OUT

S

DVD/LD player

L R L R

MAIN
OUT

SURROUND
OUT

CENTER
OUT

SUBWOOFER
OUT

External decoder

(U.S.A. model)

V

V

VIDEO
IN

V

VIDEO OUT

V

VIDEO OUT

V

VIDEO
OUT

V

VIDEO
OUT

V

VIDEO
IN

Cable TV/satellite tuner

TV/digital TV VCR

Video signal

Signal flow

Camcorder

TV monitor

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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

R

L

Main speakers A

Right Left

Main speakers B

Right Left

(U.S.A. 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

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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.

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Banana plug connections are also possible. First, tighten the knob
and then insert the banana plug connector into the end of the
corresponding terminal.

■ Connecting to an external amplifier

The speaker connections described on page 16 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

2

1

3

Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)

2

3

1

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.

1

23

12

10 mm (3/8”)

(U.S.A. model)