Yamaha Audio RX-V795 User Manual

RX-V795

Natural Sound AV Receiver

Ampli-tuner audio vidéo

U C A

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

IMPORTANT

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

Model:
Serial No.:

The serial number is located on the rear of
the unit.
Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place
for future reference.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

•

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

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

WARNING

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

1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

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

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions – All operating and other instructions

should be followed.

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

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

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

cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A A unit and cart combination should be

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

7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit

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

8 Ventilation – The unit should be situated so that its

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

9 Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat

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

10 Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a power

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

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

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

12 Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

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

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

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

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

15 Damage Requiring Service – The unit should be serviced

by qualified service personnel when:

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

damaged; or

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

unit; or

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

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

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

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

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

17 Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away

from power lines.

18 Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken

so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

19 For US customers only:

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

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)

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.

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.

Congratulations!

You are the proud owner of a Yamaha Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP)
System—an extremely sophisticated audio component. The DSP system takes full
advantage of Yamaha’s undisputed leadership in the field of digital audio processing
to bring you a whole new world of listening experiences. Follow the instructions in this
manual carefully when setting up your system, and the DSP system will sonically
transform your room into a wide range of listening environments—anything from a
famous concert hall to a cozy jazz club. In addition, you get incredible realism from
most of surround-sound encoded video sources available in the market using the built­in Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder, Dolby Digital Decoder and DTS Decoder.

Five built-in channels of amplification on this model mean that no additional
amplifiers are required to enjoy advanced digital sound field processing.

Rather than tell you about the wonders of digital sound field processing, however,
let’s get right down to the business of setting up the system and trying out its many
capabilities. Please read this operation manual carefully and store it in a safe place for
later reference.

CONTENTS

English

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

CAUTION .................................................................. 2

INTRODUCTION ....................................................... 3

Features .................................................................... 3

What’s DSP?............................................................. 4

GETTING STARTED ................................................ 7

Getting started.......................................................... 7

Unpacking.............................................................. 7

Installing batteries in the remote controller ........... 8

Notes about the remote controller.......................... 8

Controls and their functions................................... 9

Front panel............................................................. 9

Display panel........................................................ 11

PREPARATION ...................................................... 12

BASIC OPERATION ............................................... 33

Playing a source .................................................... 33

Recording a source to tape (or MD) or dubbing

from tape (or MD) to tape (or MD)......................... 37

Sound control......................................................... 38

Tuning ..................................................................... 39

Basic operation ................................................... 39

Preset tuning........................................................ 40

Using digital sound field processor (DSP) ......... 43

Playing a source with an effect of the digital

sound field processor (DSP)................................ 43

Adjusting output level of the center, right rear,

left rear speakers and subwoofer......................... 46

Brief overview of digital sound field programs...... 48

ADVANCED FEATURES ....................................... 51

“SET MENU” mode ............................................... 51

Creating your own sound fields .......................... 55

Setting the SLEEP timer ....................................... 60

Speaker setup......................................................... 12

Connections ........................................................... 14

Audio/video source equipment ............................ 14

Speakers ............................................................. 20

Antennas ............................................................. 23

Plugging in this unit ............................................. 25

On screen display.................................................. 26

Selecting the output modes

(“SET MENU” mode) ............................................. 27

Speaker balance adjustment ................................ 30

REMOTE CONTROLLER ....................................... 61

Basic operation ..................................................... 61

Key name and function ......................................... 62

Entering manufacturer codes .............................. 67

Restoring the default codes ................................. 68

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 69

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................. 72

LIST OF MANUFACTURE’S CODE

.............................................. The end of this manual

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REAR

(SURROUND)

SWITCHED
I20V 60Hz

I00W MAX. TOTAL

AC OUTLETS

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
: 6

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A OR B: 4

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A B: 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

SET BEFORE POWER ON

REAR
CENTER
MAIN

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
: 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A OR B: 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A B:I6

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

REAR
CENTER
MAIN

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 remove the unit cover. Contact your dealer if an

object falls inside the unit.

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 on 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 “–

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,

disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

12.To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power

plug and antenna cable when there is an electrical storm.

13.Grounding or polarization – Precautions should be taken

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

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

panel if the 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.

” before starting

∞

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 mode, this unit is designed to consume a small
amount 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.

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.

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

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

The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be set to
either end. If so, set the switch to either end when this unit
is in the standby mode.

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

(U.S.A. model)

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Features

INTRODUCTION

English

5 Channel Power Amplification

Main: 85W + 85W (8Ω) RMS Output

Power , 0.04% THD , 20–20,000 Hz

Center: 85W (8Ω) RMS Output Power,

0.04% THD, 20–20,000 Hz

Rear: 85W + 85W (8Ω) RMS Output

Power , 0.04% THD , 20–20,000 Hz

Multi-Mode Digital Sound Field
Processing

●

Digital Sound Field Processor (DSP)

●

Dolby Digital Decoder

●

Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder

●

DTS Decoder

●

CINEMA DSP:Theater-like Sound
Experience by the Combination of
YAMAHA DSP Technology and Dolby
Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS

Sophisticated FM/AM Tuner

● 40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning

● Automatic Preset Tuning

● Preset Station Shifting Capability (Preset

Editing)

● IF Count Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning

System

Others

●

“SET MENU”Mode which Provides You
with 13 Titles of Setting Changes and
Adjustments for Optimizing This Unit for
Your Audio/Video System

● BASS EXTENSION Button for Reinforcing

Bass Response

● On Screen Display Function Helpful in

Controlling This Unit

●

Automatic Input Balance Control for
Dolby Pro Logic Surround

●

Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker
Balance Adjustment

●

Speaker Output Mode Selection
Capability for the Most Suitable
Use of Your Speaker System

● SLEEP Timer

●

OPTICAL and COAXIAL Digital Audio
Signal T erminals

● 6 Channel External Decoder Input for

Other Future Formats

● Video Signal Input/Output Capability

(Including S Video Connections)

● Universal Remote Controller with Preset

Manufacturer Codes

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INTRODUCTION

What’s DSP?

Introduction

Welcome to the exciting world of digital home entertainment.
This unit is one of the most complete and advanced AV
receiver available. Some of the more advanced features may
not be familiar to you, but they are easy to use. State-of-the-art
technologies such as Dolby Digital and Digital Theater
Systems (DTS) may be new to your home, but you have
probably experienced the amazing realism they bring to feature
films in theaters around the world.

Digital Sound Field Processing

Technological advances in sound reproduction over the last 30
years have enhanced the listening experience with improved
clarity, precision and power. However, something has still been
missing: The atmosphere and acoustic ambiance of the public
venue. Our Yamaha engineers have extensively researched
the nature of sound acoustics and the way sound reflects
inside a room. We sent these engineers to famous theaters
and concert halls around the world to measure the acoustics of
those venues with sophisticated microphones. The data they
collected is used to recreate these environments in digital
sound fields. Some of these digital sound fields are created
using data measured directly at the original venue; others are
created from combinations of data to form unique
environments for specific purposes.

To make the listening experience even more enjoyable, this
unit includes a number of exclusive, digitally created listening
environments known as digital sound fields. Choosing a sound
field program is like transporting yourself to such venues as an
outdoor arena, a European church, or a cozy jazz club. Take
some time now to read more about these features and enjoy
the new experiences this unit brings to your home theater.

Of course, that only solves half of the problem. These
engineers have no way of knowing the acoustics of your
listening room, so we’ve made it possible for you to adjust the
various parameters of this data to tailor each virtual venue to
your taste. You can use these sound fields to enhance any
source and in combination with any of the following surround
sound technologies. Some are designed especially for music,
and some especially for movies.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

Dolby Pro Logic Surround has been used in movie theaters
since the mid-seventies. It has also been available in home
entertainment systems since the late eighties and continues to
be a popular format for home theater systems. It uses four
discrete channels and five speakers to reproduce realistic and
dynamic sound effects: two main channels (left and right), a
center channel for dialog, and a rear channel for special sound
effects. The rear channel reproduces sound within a narrow
frequency range.

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Most video tapes and laser discs include Dolby Pro Logic
Surround encoding as do many TV and cable broadcasts. The
Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder built into this unit employs a
digital signal processing system that stabilizes each channel
for even more accurate sound positioning than is available with
standard analog processors.

Dolby Digital

INTRODUCTION

English

Dolby Digital is the next level of Dolby Surround sound system
developed for 35 mm film-movies by employing low bit-rate
audio coding.

Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that provides
completely independent multi-channel audio to you. 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), and two surround channels. A sixth bass-only
effect channel is also provided for output of LFE (low frequency
effect), or low bass effects that are independent of other
channels. (This is called the “subwoofer channel” or “LFE
channel”.) This channel is counted as 0.1, thus giving rise to
the term 5.1 channels in total.

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.

By using the built-in Dolby Digital decoder, you can experience
the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby Stereo Digital theater
sound in your home.
Wide dynamic range of sound reproduced by the five full range
channels and precise sound orientation by the digital sound
processing presents listeners much excitement and realism
that has never been experienced before.

Dolby Digital forms 5.1 channels as mentioned left, and
moreover, it can also form fewer channels, for example 2
channel stereo and monaural. You may be able to find some 2
channel stereo and/or monaural sources encoded with Dolby
Digital in the market.

Laserdisc 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.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. “DOLBY”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Copyright 1992 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

DTS Digital Surround

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

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

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

The DTS Digital Surround algorithm is designed to encode the
six channels of 20-bit audio onto some laserdiscs, compact
discs and DVDs with considerably less data-compression.

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

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

Manufactured under license from 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.

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CINEMA DSP

INTRODUCTION

CINEMA DSP: Dolby Surround + DSP / DTS + DSP

The Dolby Surround sound and DTS systems show their full
ability in a large movie theater, because movie sounds are
originally designed to be reproduced in a large movie theater
that uses a multitude of speakers. Trying to create a sound
environment similar to that of a movie theater in your home is
difficult because of the room size, material inside the walls, the
number of speakers, and so on. In other words, your listening
room is very different from a movie theater.

Dolby Pro Logic + 2 Digital Sound Fields

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

This combination is available when the digital sound field
program No. 2, 3 or “PRO LOGIC/Enhanced” of No. 1 is
selected, and the input signal of the source is analog, PCM
audio or encoded with the Dolby Digital in 2-channels.

However, Yamaha DSP technology allows you to create nearly
the same sound experience as that of a large movie theater in
your home by compensating for the lack of presence and
dynamics in the listening room with original digital sound fields
combined with Dolby Surround or DTS Digital Surround
sounds.

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

Dolby Digital or DTS + 3 Digital Sound Fields

Digital sound fields are created on the presence side and
the independent left and right surround sides of the Dolby
Digital-decoded or the DTS-decoded sound field
respectively. They create a wide acoustic environment and
much surround effect in the room without losing high
channel separation. With wide dynamic range of Dolby
Digital or DTS sound, this sound field combination lets you
feel as if you were watching a movie in the newest Dolby
Stereo Digital theater or DTS installed theater. This is the
most ideal home theater sound at the present time.

This combination is available when the digital sound field
program No. 2, 3 or “DOLBY DIGITAL (or DTS DIGITAL
SUR.)/Enhanced” of No. 1 is selected, and the input signal
of the source is encoded with the Dolby Digital (except in 2­channels) or encoded with the DTS.

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GETTING STARTED

A/B/C/D/E

+

100

+

10

SET UP

RETURN

LEVEL

SET MENU

POWER

TV

POWER

STANDBY

1

3

CD

TUNER

TAPE/MD

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

VCR

PHONO

V-AUX

EXT. DEC

.

CH

CH

VOLUME

MUTE

MOVIE

THEATER 1

MOVIE

THEATER 2

MONO MOVIE

/DTS

SURROUND

DISCO

TV SPORTS

ROCK

CHURCH

JAZZ CLUB

CLEAR

SLEEP

DIR DIR

ENTER

HALL

TEST

EFCT

DISP

DSP

TV

DISC SKIP

PRESET

ON/OFF

CODE SET

INDEX

A/B

VCR REC TV INPUT

ON SCREEN

SELECT

AB

SUBTITLE ANGLE

AUDIO

ON/OFF

TITLE

MENU

2

5

8

4

7

0

9

6

/

A

M

P

/

T

U

N

Getting started

Unpacking

Carefully remove this unit and accessories from the box. You should find the unit itself and the following accessories.

English

Remote controller

Indoor FM Antenna

AM Loop Antenna

Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3)

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

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2

1

3

30°

30°

GETTING STARTED

Installing batteries in the remote controller

Since the remote controller will be used for many of this unit’s
control operations, you should begin by installing the supplied
batteries.

1. Turn the remote controller over and slide the battery

compartment cover in the direction of the arrow.

2. Insert the batteries (AA, R6, UM-3 type) according to the

polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment.

3. Close the battery compartment cover.

Notes about the remote controller

Battery replacement

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

Notes

●

Use AA, R6, UM-3 batteries.

●

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

●

Remove the batteries if the remote controller is not used for
an extended period of time.

●

If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid
touching the leaked material and contact with clothing, etc.
Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing
new batteries.

Be sure to insert the new batteries within 2 minutes after
you remove the old batteries from the remote controller. If
the remote controller is left for more than 2 minutes without
batteries, all of the codes you entered will be cleared and
the remote controller will return to the factory preset
condition.

Remote controller operation range

Remote control
sensor

Within approximately
6 m (19.7 feet)

Notes

●

The area between the remote controller and the main unit
must be clear of large obstacles.

●

Do not expose the remote control sensor to strong lighting,
in particular, an inverter type fluorescent lamp. Otherwise,
the remote controller may not work properly. If necessary,
position the main unit away from direct lighting.

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Controls and their functions

NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER

SPEAKERSPHONES

A

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

B

BASS TREBLE BALANCE

VIDEO AUX

S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R

VOLUME

INPUT SELECTOR

55

4

3

2

l0l

2

3

4

55

4

3

2

l0l

2

3

4

LR

l6

20

28

40

60

l2

8

4

2

0

–dB

BASS

EXTENSION

TONE

BYPASS

55

4

3

2

l0l

2

3

4

LEVEL EFFECT

SET

MENU

PROGRAM

A/B/C/D/E

1

2345678

MEMORY EDIT FM/AM

DOWN

TUNING UPINPUT MODE

TUNING

MODE

MAN’L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN’L MONO

CINEMA DSP

TAPE/MD MON

/EXT. DECODER

STANDBY/ON

1

8AB0CDIG

H

JK

E

F

N

P

L

O

M

23 45 6

79

PHONES

Front panel

GETTING STARTED

English

For the remote controller, refer to pages 61 to 68.

1 STANDBY/ON switch

Press this switch to turn on the power. Press this switch again
to set this unit in the standby mode.
* A click from the switch and the initial rotation of the built-in

fan will be heard when the power is turned on.
Standby mode

This unit is still using a small amount of power in this mode
in order to be ready to receive infrared-signals from the
remote controller.

2 Remote control sensor

Receives signals from the remote controller.

3 Display panel

Displays a variety of information. (Refer to page 11 for details.)

4 TAPE/MD MON/EXT. DECODER button

Press this button repeatedly until the “TAPE/MD MONITOR
indicator is illuminated
recorded on the unit connected to the TAPE/MD IN
(PLAY)/OUT (REC) AUDIO SIGNAL terminals on the rear of
this unit is selected as the input source taking priority of the
INPUT SELECTOR’s setting.
Press this button repeatedly until the “EXT. DECODER”
appears
DECODER INPUT terminals on the rear of this unit is selected
as the input source taking priority of the INPUT SELECTOR’s
setting.

on the display. Sound signals input to the EXTERNAL

Press this button repeatedly until the original display mode is
restored to cancel the above input sources.

on the display. Sound source played or

”

5 INPUT SELECTOR

Turn this knob to select the input source.
The selected source will be shown on the display.

6 Master VOLUME control

Simultaneously controls volume for all output sounds; main,
rear, center and subwoofer. (The REC OUT level is not
affected.)
* The indicator on the master VOLUME control will flash when

the volume is decreased by pressing the MUTE key on the
remote controller.

7 PHONES jack

Headphones can be plugged into this jack for private listening.
You can listen to the sound to be output from the main
speakers through headphones. When listening with
headphones privately, set both SPEAKERS A and B switches
to the OFF position and turn off the digital sound field
processor by pressing the EFFECT button so that no DSP
program name is illuminated on the display panel.

9

GETTING STARTED

8 A/B/C/D/E button

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

9 SPEAKERS switches

Press the switch A or B (or both) for the main speakers you will
use inward (ON). Press and release the switch for the main
speakers you do not use outward (OFF).

0 Preset station number selector buttons

Select a preset station number (1 to 8).

A BASS EXTENSION button

Press this button inward (ON) to boost the bass frequency
response at the main left and right channels while maintaining
overall tonal balance. This function is effective for reinforcing
the bass frequencies when a subwoofer is not used.

B TONE BYPASS button

Press this button inward (ON) to bypass the tone (BASS and
TREBLE) control circuitry. This function is used for outputting

pure sound and checking the tone control settings. The tone
control circuitry can be used when this button is released
outward (OFF).

C BASS and TREBLE controls

Rotate these knobs to adjust the low and high frequency
response for the left and right main channels only.

D BALANCE control

This knob controls the sound from the main speakers only.
The balance of the output volume to the left and right main
speakers can be adjusted to compensate for sound imbalances
caused by the speaker location or listening room conditions.

E MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) button

Use this button to enter a station to memory. Refer to the
section “Manual preset tuning” on page 40 for details.
Hold down this button for more than 3 seconds to start
automatic preset tuning. Refer to page 41 for details.

F EDIT button

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

G TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO) button

Press this button to switch the tuning mode between automatic
and manual. To select the automatic tuning mode, press this
button so that the “AUTO” indicator is illuminated on the
display. To select the manual tuning mode, press this button so
that the “AUTO” indicator is not illuminated.

H FM/AM button

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

I LEVEL button

This button is used to adjust the output level of the center and
rear speakers, and subwoofer. First, press this button (several
times) to select the speaker(s). The name appears on the
display. Then press the + or – button (
level.

) to change the output

J

J –/+ button

Adjusts the level of the speaker(s) selected by pressing the
LEVEL button. Moreover, performs setting changes and
adjustments for functions selected by pressing the SET MENU
button (

K).

K SET MENU button

Press this button once or more to select the desired function in
the SET MENU mode.

L TUNING DOWN/UP button

Used for tuning. Press the “UP” side to tune in to a higher
frequency, and press the “DOWN” side to tune in to a lower
frequency.

M PROGRAM selector button

Press this button in the or direction to select a digital
sound field processing program.

N EFFECT button

Press this button to turn on and off the output from the center
and rear speakers. The sound becomes normal 2-channel
when this function is turned off.
However, this does not apply to Dolby Digital or DTS. The
signals at all channels will be distributed to the main channels
and output from the main speakers, even if the output from the
center and rear speakers are turned off, when Dolby Digital or
DTS is decoded.

O VIDEO AUX terminals

Connect an auxiliary video or audio input source unit such as a
camcorder to these terminals. A video unit with a S video
output terminal can be connected to the S VIDEO terminal to
obtain a high resolution picture. The source can be selected
with the INPUT SELECTOR.

P INPUT MODE button

Press this button to select how input signals are received from
sources that output two or more types of signals. The “AUTO”,
“DTS” and “ANALOG” modes are available. Refer to page 36
for details.

10

Display panel

12 3

GETTING STARTED

English

DIGITAL

PRO LOGIC

DSP

MEMORY

ENHANCED MOVIE THEATER 12 TV SPORTS
MONO MOVIE DISCO JAZZ CLUB
ROCK CONCERT CHURCH CONCERT HALL

AUTO

45 6 7 89 A B0

1 indicators

Either “dts” indicators will be illuminated when the built-in DTS
decoder is turned on.
A red “dts” indicator will be illuminated when playing a compact
disc or laserdisc encoded with DTS.
An orange “dts” indicator will be illuminated when playing a
DVD encoded with DTS.
An orange “dts” indicator may be illuminated when playing a
laserdisc encoded with DTS after a video-CD or DVD on a
DVD/LD combi-player.

2 Multi-information display

This display shows the current DSP program and the status of
adjustments and setting changes. Several statuses can be
viewed at one time. The current station frequency and band
(AM or FM) will also appear when the tuner source input mode
is selected.

6 MEMORY indicator

A flashing MEMORY indicator means a station can be saved,
as explained in the following:
Press the MEMORY button. The MEMORY indicator will flash
about 5 seconds. While the indicator is flashing, program the
displayed station to memory by using the A/B/C/D/E and the
preset station number selector buttons.

7 DSP program indicators

The name of the selected DSP program will be illuminated in
the following cases.

• When the tuner is selected as the input source

• When a DSP program parameter is selected or adjusted.

• When the DSP program No. 2, 3 or the subprogram
“Enhanced” of No. 1 is selected.
There is no illumination here when no DSP program is
selected

STEREO

0 20 100

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

V-AUX

VCR

CD

TUNER

PHONO

TAPE/MD
MONITOR

SLEEP

3 Input source indicators

One of the arrows for these indicators will be illuminated
depending on which source is selected.

4 DIGITAL and PRO LOGIC indicators

The DIGITAL indicator will be illuminated when the built-in
Dolby Digital decoder is on and the signals of the source
encoded with Dolby Digital are not 2-channels.
The PRO LOGIC indicator will be illuminated when the
built-in Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder is on.

5 DSP indicator

This indicator will be illuminated when the built-in digital sound
field processor is on.

8 AUTO indicator

This indicator will be illuminated during the automatic tuning
mode.

9 STEREO indicator

This indicator will be illuminated when an FM stereo broadcast
with sufficient signal strength is received.

0 Signal-level indicator

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

A TAPE/MD MONITOR indicator

This indicator will be illuminated when the tape deck (or MD
recorder etc.) connected to the TAPE/MD IN and OUT
terminals on the rear of this unit is selected as the input source
by pressing the TAPE/MD MON/EXT. DECODER button.

B SLEEP indicator

This indicator will be illuminated when the built-in SLEEP timer
is on.

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PREPARATION

Speaker setup

m Setting up your speaker system

This unit has been designed to provide the best sound field
quality with a full five-speaker system setup, using a pair of
main speakers to output main source sounds, a pair of effect
speakers to generate the sound field plus one center speaker
for dialog. We therefore recommend that you use a five­speaker setup. A four-speaker system using only one pair of
effect speakers for the sound field will still provide impressive
ambience and effects, however, and may be a good way to
begin with this unit. You can always upgrade to the five­speaker system later.

Use of the center dialog speaker is
recommended

When playing back a source with Dolby Pro Logic decoded, or
playing back a source which contains center-channel signals
with Dolby Digital or DTS decoded, dialog, vocals etc. are
output from the center channel. Therefore, if you want to
maximize the performance of your Audio/Video home theater
system, it is recommended that you use a center channel
speaker.

If, for some reason, it is not practical to use a center speaker, it
is possible to enjoy the movie without it. Best results, however,
are obtained with the full system.

Use of a subwoofer expands your sound
field

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

m Speakers and speaker placement

Your full five-speaker system will require two speaker pairs:
the MAIN SPEAKERS (your normal stereo speakers) and the
REAR SPEAKERS, plus the CENTER SPEAKER. You may
also be using a SUBWOOFER.

The MAIN SPEAKERS should be high performance models
and have enough power handling capacity to accept the
maximum output of your audio system.
Other speakers do not have to be equal to the MAIN
SPEAKERS. For precise sound localization, however, it is
ideal to use high performance models that can reproduce
sounds in full range for the CENTER SPEAKER and REAR
SPEAKERS.

Place the MAIN SPEAKERS in the ordinary position.
Place the REAR SPEAKERS behind your listening position.
They should be nearly 1.8m above the floor.
Place the CENTER SPEAKER precisely between the two
MAIN SPEAKERS. (To avoid interference, keep the speaker
above or below the television monitor, or use a magnetically
shielded speaker.)
If using a SUBWOOFER, such as a Yamaha Active Servo
Processing Subwoofer System, the position of the speaker is
not so critical because low bass tones are not highly
directional.

Main speaker Center speaker Rear speaker

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Subwoofer

m Speaker system configurations

PREPARATION

English

5 Speaker System

The recommended system for enjoying Audio/Video
sources.

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

1. CENTER SPEAKER—Set to “LRG” or “SML”.
(See page 27.)

4 Speaker System

Basic system.

You can enjoy widely diffused sound by only adding a pair of
rear speakers to a basic stereo speaker system.
However, center channel sounds must be output from the left
and right main speakers.

1. CENTER SPEAKER—Set to “NONE”. (See page 27.)

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PHONO CD

TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/DBS VCR

IN OUT

1 3 4

AUDIO SIGNAL

FM
ANT

AM

ANT

75Ω UNBAL.

GND

SUB

WOOFER

ON SCREEN SELECTOR

S VIDEO VIDEO

REMOTE
CONTROL

IN OUT

DVD/LD

COAXIALOPTICAL OPTICAL

DVD/LD TV/DBSCD

DIGITAL SIGNAL

IN (PLAY) OUT (REC)

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

MAIN CENTER

SURROUND

GND

MONITOR

OUT

DVD/LD TV/DBS

IN OUT

VCR

MONITOR

OUT

IN OUT

VCR

VIDEO SIGNALS VIDEO SIGNAL

OUTPUT

LINE OUT

LINE IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

OUTPUT

GND

VIDEO

IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

PREPARATION

Connections

Caution: Plug in this unit and other components after all connections are completed.

All connections must be correct, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also refer to the owner’s manual for
each of your components.

Audio/video source equipment

●

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

●

The output (or input) terminals of YAMAHA audio/video units numbered as 1, 3, 4, etc. on the rear panel must be connected to
the same-numbered terminals of this unit.

m Basic connections

Turntable

TV monitor

(*1)

LD player, DVD player, etc.

(U.S.A. model)

CD player

MD recorder,

Tape deck, etc.

(*1): 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.

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TV/Satellite tuner

: Indicates the direction of signals.

Video cassette

recorder

PREPARATION

VIDEO AUX

S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R

S VIDEO

L

R

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT L

AUDIO OUT R

UNBAL.

GND

SUB

WOOFER

S VIDEO VIDEO

PAL NTSC

DVD/LD

COAXIALOPTICAL OPTICAL

DVD/LD TV/DBSCD

DIGITAL SIGNAL

EXTERNAL DECO

MAIN CENTER

ON SCREEN SELECTOR

GND

SUB

WOOFER

ON SCREEN SELECTOR

S VIDEO VIDEO

REMOTE
CONTROL

IN OUT

DVD/LD

COAXIALOPTICAL OPTICAL

DVD/LD TV/DBSCD

DIGITAL SIGNAL

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

MAIN CENTER

SURROUND

English

VIDEO AUX terminals (on the front panel)

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

Camcorder

: S-video cable

(Refer to page 18 for details about the S
VIDEO terminal.)

PAL/NTSC switch (China and General
models only)

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

PAL: Set to this position if your TV monitor employs the PAL

format.
Outputs signals in the PAL format no matter which
format (PAL or NTSC) of video signal is sent from an
external video unit to this unit.

NTSC: Set to this position if your TV monitor employs the

NTSC format.
Outputs signals in the NTSC format no matter which
format (PAL or NTSC) of video signal is sent from an
external video unit to this unit.

Note

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

For Custom Installer (

REMOTE CONTROL (IN, OUT) terminals

These terminals are used for custom installation system.
When this unit is connected to the components for custom
installation system, you can operate this unit with the system
remote control.
Connect the REMOTE CONTROL IN terminal of this unit to
the output terminal of the central controller for custom
installation system.
By connecting the REMOTE CONTROL OUT terminal of this
unit to the REMOTE CONTROL IN terminal of the other
component, you can also operate it with the system remote
control. In this way, up to 6 components can be connected in
series.

For U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only)

(U.S.A. model)

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FM
ANT

AM

ANT

GND

75Ω UNBAL.

GND

ON SCREEN SELECTOR

S VIDEO VIDEO

REMOTE

CONTROL

IN OUT

PHONO CD

TAPE

/

MD DVD/LD TV/DBS VCR

IN OUT

1 3 4

AUDIO SIGNAL

IN (PLAY) OUT (REC)

MONITOR

OUT

DVD/LD TV/DBS

IN OUT

VCR

MONITOR

OUT

IN OUT

VCR

VIDEO SIGNALS VIDEO SIGNAL

SUB

WOOFER

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

MAIN CENTER

SURROUND

DVD/LD

COAXIALOPTICAL OPTICAL

DVD/LD TV/DBSCD

DIGITAL SIGNAL

OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUT

OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUT

PREPARATION

m Connecting to digital (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) terminals

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

Digital audio signals are transmitted with less loss than analog
audio signals. In addition, digital audio signal connections are
necessary, especially for an LD player, a DVD player or a CD
player to send signals encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS to
this unit.

LD player, DVD player, etc.

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

Even if you connect an audio/video unit to the OPTICAL (or
COAXIAL) terminal of this unit, you must keep the unit
connected with the same named analog audio signal terminals
of this unit, because digital signal cannot be recorded by a tape
deck or VCR connected to this unit. You can switch the
selection of input signals between “digital” and “analog” easily.
(See page 36 for details.)

TV/Satellite tuner

CD player

: Optical fiber cable

: Coaxial cable

Notes

●

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

●

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

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●

In order to make this unit perform successful DTS-decoding,
the DTS bitstream must not be altered, manipulated or
corrupted in the process of sending the DTS bitstream from
the DIGITAL OUT terminal of an external unit to a digital

●

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

(U.S.A. model)

PREPARATION

FM

ANT

AM

ANT

GND

75Ω UNBAL.

GND

ON SCREEN SELECTOR

S VIDEO VIDEO

REMOTE
CONTROL

IN OUT

PHONO CD

TAPE

/

MD DVD/LD TV/DBS VCR

IN OUT

1 3 4

AUDIO SIGNAL

IN (PLAY) OUT (REC)

SUB

WOOFER

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

MAIN CENTER

SURROUND

DVD/LD

COAXIALOPTICAL OPTICAL

DVD/LD TV/DBSCD

DIGITAL SIGNAL

MONITOR

OUT

DVD/LD TV/DBS

IN OUT

VCR

MONITOR

OUT

IN OUT

VCR

S VIDEO SIGNAL VIDEO SIGNAL

COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT

DOLBY DIGITAL
RF IN

OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT

ANALOG
OUT

DOLBY DIGITAL
RF OUT

m Connecting to DOLBY DIGITAL RF output of the DVD/LD/CD combi-player

English

If your DVD/LD/CD combi-player has a DOLBY DIGITAL RF
signal output terminal, it can be connected to this unit by using
an RF demodulator (separate purchase).
First, connect the DOLBY DIGITAL RF signal output terminal of
the DVD/LD/CD combi-player to the DOLBY DIGITAL RF
signal input terminal of the RF demodulator. Next, connect the
coaxial digital signal output terminal of the RF demodulator to
the COAXIAL digital signal input terminal of this unit.
This connection is necessary for sending audio signals of an
LD source encoded with Dolby Digital to this unit.

It is also necessary to connect the DVD/LD/CD combi-player to
this unit’s analog audio signal input terminals regardless of the
DOLBY DIGITAL RF signal connection. This is for playing back
a source with Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoded or in normal
stereo (or monaural).

You must also connect the optical digital signal output terminal
of the DVD/LD/CD combi-player to the OPTICAL DVD/LD
digital signal input terminal of this unit.
This connection is necessary for playing back a DVD source
with Dolby Digital or DTS decoded, and playing back an LD
source with DTS decoded.

When these connections are completed, set the input mode of
the DVD/LD source to “AUTO”, and you will hear sounds
decoded with Dolby Digital even if signals are input to both
COAXIAL and OPTICAL digital signal input terminals of this
unit. This is because signals input to the COAXIAL terminal
take priority over signals input to the OPTICAL terminal.
Refer to page 36 for details about switching the input mode.

Notes

●

If, for example, you play a CD on the DVD/LD/CD combi­player, there is no input to the COAXIAL terminal, so the
signals input to the OPTICAL terminal take priority. In this
case, switch off the RF demodulator to listen to CD sound
without interference. However, if your RF demodulator is the
Yamaha model APD-1, you do not have to switch it off.

●

When you want to play an LD source encoded with Dolby
Digital without decoding Dolby Digital, you must switch off
the power of the RF demodulator.

RF demodulator

DVD/LD/CD combi­player, etc.

(U.S.A. model)

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GND

FM

ANT

AM

ANT

75Ω UNBAL.

GND

PHONO CD

TAPE

/

MD DVD/LD TV/DBS VCR

IN OUT

1 3 4

AUDIO SIGNAL

IN(PLAY) OUT(REC)

DVD/LD

COAXIALOPTICAL OPTICAL

DVD/LD TV/DBSCD

DIGITAL SIGNAL

SUB

WOOFER

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

MAIN CENTER

SURROUND

ON SCREEN SELECTOR

S VIDEO VIDEO

REMOTE

CONTROL

IN OUT

MONITOR

OUT

DVD/LD TV/DBS

IN OUT

VCR

MONITOR

OUT

IN OUT

VCR

VIDEO SIGNALS VIDEO SIGNAL

VIDEO

IN

S-VIDEO
IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO

OUT

PREPARATION

m Connecting to S VIDEO terminals

If your video cassette recorder and your monitor are equipped
with “S” video terminals, connect this unit’s S VIDEO SIGNAL
VCR IN and OUT terminals to the “S” video input and output of
your video cassette recorder, and connect this unit’s S VIDEO
SIGNAL MONITOR OUT terminal to the “S” video input of your
monitor. In addition, a video unit equipped with an “S” video
output can be connected to the VIDEO AUX S VIDEO terminal
on the front of this unit.
With these connections, you can play back or record high
quality pictures. Otherwise, connect the “composite” video
terminals from your video cassette recorder, etc. to the VIDEO
SIGNAL terminals of this unit, and connect this unit’s VIDEO
SIGNAL MONITOR OUT terminal to the “composite” video
input of your monitor.

(*1)

: S-video cable

Note

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

S VIDEO terminals

This unit provides you with S VIDEO terminals in addition
to standard type VIDEO terminals.
S VIDEO terminals transmit video signals separated into
luminance (Y) signals and color (C) signals. In comparison
with S VIDEO terminals, standard type VIDEO terminals
transmit “composite” video signals.

(U.S.A. model)

(*1): ON SCREEN SELECTOR S VIDEO/VIDEO switch
Set this switch to either position to select the TV monitor on

which you want to display the on-screen information.
S VIDEO: The on-screen information is displayed on the TV

monitor connected to the S VIDEO SIGNAL
MONITOR OUT terminal.

VIDEO: The on-screen information is displayed on the TV

monitor connected to the composite VIDEO
SIGNAL MONITOR OUT terminal.

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Video cassette recorderTV monitor

Connecting an external decoder of a future format to this unit

GND

ON SCREEN SELECTOR

S VIDEO VIDEO

REMOTE

CONTROL

IN OUT

FM

ANT

AM

ANT

75Ω UNBAL.

GND

PHONO CD

TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/DBS VCR

IN OUT

1 3 4

AUDIO SIGNAL

IN (PLAY) OUT (REC)

SUB

WOOFER

EXTERNAL DECODER INPUT

MAIN CENTER

SURROUND

OUT

VCR

MONITOR

OUT

DVD/LD TV/DBS

IN

MONITOR

OUT

IN OUT

VCR

VIDEO SIGNALS VIDEO SIGNAL

DVD/LD

COAXIALOPTICAL OPTICAL

DVD/LD TV/DBSCD

DIGITAL SIGNAL

SUBWOOFER OUT

SURROUND OUT

CENTER OUT

MAIN OUT

m

PREPARATION

English

This unit is equipped with additional 6-channel audio signal
input terminals (for left main, right main, center, left rear
surround, right rear surround and subwoofer channels) for
inputting signals from an external decoder of a future format to
this unit.
To listen to a sound by reproducing signals input to these
terminals, press the TAPE/MD MON/EXT. DECODER button
on the front panel repeatedly until “EXT. DECODER” appears
on the display. By doing so, the signals input to these terminals
are sent to the corresponding SPEAKERS terminals and
OUTPUT terminals of this unit.

Notes

●

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

●

The settings of “1. CENTER SPEAKER,” “2. REAR
SPEAKER”, “3. MAIN SPEAKER” and “4. LFE/BASS OUT”
in the SET MENU mode have no effect on the signals input
to these terminals. The setting of “5. MAIN LEVEL” is
effective. (Refer to pages 27 to 28 for details.)

●

The adjustments of the output level of the center speakers,
rear speakers and subwoofer are effective when the signals
input to these terminals are selected as the input source.
(Refer to pages 46 to 47 for details.)

(U.S.A. model)

External decoder

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SPEAKERS

MAIN CENTER REAR

(SURROUND)

OUTPUT

SUB

WOOFER

CAUTION

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

MAIN

A

B

A

B

CENTER REAR

(SURROUND)

1

2

3

PREPARATION

Speakers

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

Rear speakers

Center speaker

LeftRight

Subwoofer system

Right

Right

Main speakers A

Left

Left

Main speakers B

How to Connect:

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

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

For connecting to the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals

Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)

➀
➁

➂

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

only>

Banana Plug connections are also possible. Simply insert the

Banana Plug connector into the corresponding terminal.
Loosen the knob.
Insert the bare wire.
[Remove approx. 5mm
(1/4”) insulation from
the speaker wires.]
Tighten the knob and
secure the wire.

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REAR

(SURROUND)

SWITCHED
I20V 60Hz

I00W MAX. TOTAL

AC OUTLETS

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
: 6

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A OR B: 4

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A B: 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

SET BEFORE POWER ON

REAR
CENTER
MAIN

: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
: 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A OR B: 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A B:I6

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

REAR
CENTER
MAIN

PREPARATION

➁

➂

➀

English

For connecting to the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS
terminals

Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)

Press the tab.

➀

Insert the bare wire.

➁

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

➂

secure the wire.

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.

Note on a subwoofer connection:

You may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce low frequencies

or to output low bass sound from the subwoofer channel when

reproducing discrete signals.

When using a subwoofer, connect the SUBWOOFER terminal

of this unit to the INPUT terminal of the subwoofer amplifier,

and connect the speaker terminals of the subwoofer amplifier

to the subwoofer.

With some subwoofers, including the Yamaha Active Servo

Processing Subwoofer System, the amplifier and subwoofer

are in the same unit. Such a subwoofer needs only the

connection between the SUBWOOFER terminal of this unit

and the INPUT terminal of the subwoofer.

(Refer to page 22 for details about the SUBWOOFER

terminal.)

m IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch

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

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

The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be set to
either end. If so, set the switch to either end when this unit
is in the standby mode.

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

(U.S.A. model)

Select the position whose requirements your speaker system

meets.

(Upper position)

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

higher.

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

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.

(Lower position)

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

higher.

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

Main:

<Except Canada model>

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.

<For Canada model only>

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

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MAIN CENTER REAR

(SURROUND)

OUTPUT

SUB

WOOFER

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PREPARATION

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

The speaker connections described on page 20 are fine for
most applications. If for some reason, however, you wish to
drive main, center and/or rear speakers with your existing
amplifier, etc., the following terminals are available for
connecting external amplifier(s) to this unit.

1 MAIN terminals

These terminals are for main channel line output.
If you drive main speakers with an external stereo power
amplifier, connect the input terminals of the external
amplifier (MAIN IN or AUX terminals of an amplifier or a
receiver) to these terminals.
There is no connection to these terminals when you use
the built-in amplifier.
* Output signals from the MAIN terminals are affected by

the use of BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE controls, BASS
EXTENSION button and the TONE BYPASS button.

3 CENTER terminal

This terminal is for center channel line output.
If you drive a center speaker with an external power
amplifier, connect the input terminal of the external
amplifier to this terminal.
There is no connection to this terminal when you use the
built-in amplifier.

4 REAR (SURROUND) terminals

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

Notes

Output level of signals from all of these terminals are

•
adjusted by the use of VOLUME control on the front panel
or VOLUME keys on the remote controller.
If an external power amplifier is connected to the MAIN,

•
CENTER, or REAR output terminals, do not use the
corresponding SPEAKERS terminals (MAIN, CENTER, or
REAR).

2 SUBWOOFER terminal

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

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GND

ON SCREEN SELECTOR

S VIDEO VIDEO

FM

ANT

AM

ANT

75Ω UNBAL.

GND

PHONO CD

TAPE

/

MD

1 3

IN (PLAY)

COAXIALOPTICAL

DVD/LDCD

DIGITAL SIGNAL

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

IN

VCR

S VIDEO SIGNAL

1

2

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PREPARATION

Antennas

●

Each antenna should be connected to the designated terminals correctly, as shown in the following figure.

●

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 only with the indoor antennas, the use of an outdoor antenna may result in improvement.

Outdoor AM antenna

Outdoor FM antenna

75-ohm/300-ohm
antenna adapter

75-ohm coaxial cable

Indoor FM

antenna

(included)

(U.S.A. model)

AM loop
antenna
(included)

English

75-ohm/300-ohm
antenna adapter

300-ohm flat
ribbon cable

m Connecting the AM loop antenna

1.Press the tab and unlock the terminal hole.

2.Connect the AM loop antenna lead wires to the AM ANT and
GND terminals.

3.Return the tab back to the original position to lock the lead
wires. Lightly pull on 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.

Notes

●

The AM loop antenna should be placed apart from the main
unit. The antenna may be hung on a wall.

●

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

Ground

Loop antenna

Antenna stand

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PREPARATION

m Connecting the indoor FM antenna

Connect the included indoor antenna to the 75Ω UNBAL. FM
ANT terminal.

Note

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

m Optional outdoor AM antenna

If this unit is placed in steel buildings or an area far from
broadcasting stations, it may be necessary to install an outside
long wire antenna.

GND terminal

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

m Optional outdoor FM antenna

Consult your dealer or authorized service center about the best
method of selecting and erecting an outdoor FM antenna.
The choice of the flat ribbon cable is also important. Flat ribbon
cable performs well electrically, and is cheaper and somewhat
easier to handle when routing it through windows and around
rooms. Coaxial cable is more expensive, does a much better
job of minimizing interference, is less prone to the effects of
weather and close-by metal objects, and is nearly as good a
signal conductor as flat ribbon cable. Coaxial cable is
somewhat more difficult to install at the point where the cable
enters the building. If coaxial cable is selected, make sure the
antenna is designed to be used with this type of cable.

300-ohm flat
ribbon cable

75-ohm coaxial
cable

* Use a 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (not included) or a

75-ohm antenna adapter (not included) for connections.

300-ohm flat ribbon cable 75-ohm coaxial cable

75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter

75-ohm antenna

75-ohm coaxial
cable

Notes for FM antenna installation

●

To minimize the influence of automobile ignition noise,
locate the antenna as far from heavy traffic as possible.

●

Keep the flat ribbon cable or coaxial cable as short as
possible. Do not bundle or roll up an excess of the cable.

●

The antenna should be at least two meters (6.6 feet) from
reinforced concrete walls or metal structures.

adapter

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