Yamaha Audio RX-V870 User Manual

RX-V1070/870

Natural Sound Stereo Receiver

Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo receiver.

OWNER’S MANUAL

CONTENTS

Safety Instructions ................... 2

Features ................................... 4

Supplied Accessories .............. 4

Profile of This Unit ................... 5

Speaker Setup for This Unit ..... 6

Connections ............................. 7

Adjustment Before Operation

Operations ............................. 15

Tuning Operations .................. 17

Using Digital Sound Field

Processor (DSP) .................... 19

Setting the SLEEP Timer ....... 24

Remote Control Transmitter ... 25
Notes about the Remote

Control Transmitter ................. 28

Troubleshooting ...................... 29

Specifications ......................... 30

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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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK), NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

•

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

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

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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 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

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:

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ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810–20)

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810–21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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

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.

Caution: Read this before operating your unit

1 To ensure the finest performance, please read this

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

2 Install your unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from

windows, heat sources, and too much vibration, dust,
moisture or cold. Avoid sources of hum (transformers,
motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not
expose to rain and water.

3 Do not operate the unit upside-down. It may overheat,

possibly causing damage.

4 Never open the cabinet. If a foreign object drops into

the set, contact your dealer.

5 Do not use force on switches, knobs or cords. When

moving the set, first turn the unit off. Then gently
disconnect the power plug and the cords connecting to
other equipment. Never pull the cord itself.

FCC INFORMATION

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.

6 Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents;

this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

7 Always set the volume control to “–

the audio source play: increase the volume gradually to
an appropriate level after the play is started.

” before starting

∞

8 To prevent lightning damage, pull out the power cord

and remove the antenna cable during an electrical
storm.

9 Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on

common operating errors before concluding that your
unit is faulty.

10 Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlets on

the rear panel if that equipment requires more power
than the outlets are rated to provide.

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.

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FEATURES

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5 Speaker Configuration

<RX-V1070>

Front: 110W + 110W (8Ω)/135W + 135W (6Ω)

RMS Output Power, 0.015% THD,
20–20,000 Hz

Center: 110W (8Ω)/135W (6Ω) RMS Output

Power, 0.015% THD, 20–20,000 Hz

Rear: 30W + 30W (8Ω)/40W + 40W (6Ω) RMS

Output Power, 0.08% THD, 1,000 Hz

<RX-V870>

Front: 80W + 80W (8Ω)/95W + 95W (6Ω) RMS

Output Power, 0.015% THD,
20–20,000 Hz

Center: 80W (8Ω)/95W (6Ω) RMS Output Power,

0.015% THD, 20–20,000 Hz

Rear: 25W + 25W (8Ω)/28W + 28W (6Ω) RMS

Output Power, 0.08% THD, 1,000 Hz

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained.

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Digital Sound Field Processor (Including Dolby
Pro Logic Surround Decoder)
4 Programs for Audio Sources
4 Programs for Audio/Video Sources

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Automatic Input Balance Control for Dolby
Surround

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Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Output
Balance Adjustment

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3 Center Channel Modes
(NORMAL/WIDE/PHANTOM)

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40-Station Random Preset Tuning

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Video Signal Input/Output Capability (Including S
Video Connections)

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SLEEP Timer

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On Screen Displays Which Is Helpful in
Controlling This Unit

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Programmable Remote Control Transmitter

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Remote Control Transmitter

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Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3)

<RX-V1070><RX-V870>

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User Program Sheets

OPEN/CLOSE THE CONTROL DOOR <for RX-V1070 only>

When it is not necessary to operate controls inside the control door, close the door.

To close the door To open the door

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Indoor FM Antenna

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AM Loop Antenna

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PROFILE OF THIS UNIT

You are the proud owner of this Yamaha stereo receiver –an extremely sophisticated audio component. The Digital Sound Field
Processor (DSP) built into this unit 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 this unit will sonically transform your room into a wide range of listening environments –movie theater, concert hall, and so on.
In addition, you get incredible realism from Dolby-encoded video sources using the built-in Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder.
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.

Digital Sound Field Processing

What is it that makes live music so good? Today’s advanced
sound reproduction technology lets you get extremely close to
the sound of a live performance, but chances are you’ll still
notice something missing: the acoustic environment of the live
concert hall. Extensive research into the exact nature of the
sonic reflections that create the ambience of a large hall has
made it possible for Yamaha engineers to bring you this same
sound in your own listening room, so you’ll feel all the sound of
a live concert.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder program lets you
experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby Surround
movie theater sound in your own home. Dolby Pro Logic gets
its name from its professional-grade steering logic circuitry,
which provides greater effective channel separation for a much
higher degree of realism than the “passive” Dolby Surround
circuits found in today’s typical home audio/video equipment.
Dolby Pro Logic Surround provides a true center channel, so
that there are four independent channels, unlike passive Dolby
Surround which has in effect only three channels: left, right,
and rear. This center channel allows listeners seated in even
less-than-ideal positions to hear the dialog originating from
action on the screen while getting a stereo effect as well.

What’s more, our technicians, armed with sophisticated
measuring equipment, have even made it possible to capture
the acoustics of a variety of venues such as an actual concert
hall, theater, etc. to allow you to accurately recreate one of
several actual live performance environments, all in your own
home.

This Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder employs a digital
signal processing system. This system increases sound
stability at each channel and minimizes crosstalk between
channels compared to conventional analog Dolby signal
processing.
In addition, this unit features a built-in automatic input balance
control. This circuit always presents you the best surround
conditions without performing manual adjustments.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround + DSP

You can also enjoy Dolby Pro Logic with two modes of Digital
Surround field processing. These combinations expand the
surround effect. One is the “ENHANCED” Dolby Pro Logic
Surround, which recreates the surround effect of the 35 mm
film movie theater.

Directional Enhancement Circuit + DSP

The newly featured directional enhancement circuit expands
and focuses the digital sound field by emphasizing position of
sound.

The other is the combination of Dolby Pro Logic and the sound
field program “70 mm MOVIE THEATER”, which recreates the
listening experience of a 70 mm film theater.

This effect puts you in the midst of the action, while centering
and focusing your attention to the screen. This circuit is
available on the sound field program “TV THEATER”.

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SPEAKER SETUP FOR THIS UNIT

Front L Center Front R

Dialogue

Surround sound

Dialogue

Surround sound

Rear L

Rear R

Front L Front R

Dialogue

Surround sound

Dialogue

Surround sound

Rear L Rear R

Front R

Center

Front L

TV set

Rear R

Rear L

SPEAKERS TO BE USED

This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5 speaker configuration. The speakers to be used with this unit
will be mainly front speakers, rear speakers, and a center speaker. (You can omit the center speaker. Refer to the “4-Speaker
Configuration” shown below.)
The front speakers are used for the output of the main source sound and the effect sound. They will probably be the speakers of
your present stereo speaker system. The rear speakers are used for the output of the effect sound. And the center speaker is
used for the output of the center sound (most important effects as well as dialogue) encoded with the Dolby Surround. The rear
and center speakers do not need to be equal in power to the front speakers. However, all the speakers should have high enough
power handling to accept the maximum output of this unit.

SPEAKER CONFIGURATION

5-Speaker Configuration

This configuration is the most effective and is the one that is
recommended. In this configuration, the center speaker is
necessary as well as the rear speakers. If the digital sound
field program is in DOLBY PRO LOGIC, ENHANCED or TV
THEATER mode conversations will be output from the center
speaker and the ambience will be excellent.

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Set the center mode to the “NORMAL” or “WIDE” position.
(For details, refer to page 13.)

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

4-Speaker Configuration

The center speaker is not used in this configuration. If the
digital sound field program is in the DOLBY PRO LOGIC,
ENHANCED or TV THEATER mode, the center sound is
output from the left and the right front speakers. However, the
sound effect of other programs can be the same as that of the
5-speaker configuration.

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Be sure to set the center mode to the “PHANTOM” position.
(For details, refer to page 13.)

The recommanded speaker configuration, the 5-speaker configuration, will require two speaker pairs: front speakers (your normal
stereo speakers), and rear speakers, plus a center speaker. When you place these speakers, refer to the following.

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Front: In normal position. (The position of your present

stereo speaker system.)

Rear: Behind your listening position, facing slightly inward.

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

Center: Precisely between the front speakers. (To avoid

interference with TV sets, use a magnetically shielded
speaker. If, however, it is not effective, keep the
speaker away from TV sets.)

CONNECTIONS

Before attempting to make any connections to or from this unit, be sure to first switch OFF the power to this unit and to any other
components to which connections are being made.

CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER COMPONENTS

When making connections between this unit and other components, be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L
(left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this unit.

Front speakers A

Compact disc player

Turntable

LD player Video cassette recorder 1

Center speaker(s)

Right Left

(U.S.A. model)

Tape deck 1

Video cassette recorder 2
or tape deck 2

: Refer to “ABOUT THE ACCESSORY TERMINALS” on page 10.

Right Left

Monitor TV Front speakers B

To AC outlet

Right Left

Rear speakers

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CONNECTING S VIDEO TERMINALS

If your video cassette recorder, video disc player, etc. and your monitor are equipped with “S” (high-resolution) video terminals,
connect them to this unit’s S VIDEO terminals, and connect this unit’s S VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal to the “S” video input of
your monitor. Otherwise, connect the composite video terminals from your video cassette recorder, video disc player, etc. to the
composite video terminals of this unit, and connect this unit’s composite MONITOR OUT terminal to the composite video input of
your monitor.

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

LD player

Video cassette recorder 1Video cassette recorder 2

Monitor TV

ON SCREEN DISPLAYS

If you connect your video cassette recorder, video disc player, video monitor, etc. to this unit, you can take advantage of this unit’s
capability to display DSP program names and information about other various settings and adjustments on your video monitor’s
screen. This information will be superimposed over the video image.
If there is no video source connected or it is turned off, the information will be displayed over a monochromatic background.

Notes

● If you watch a video source that is connected to both S VIDEO and composite video input terminals of this unit, signals of screen

display information are output from only the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal.

● When no video signal is input to either S VIDEO input or composite video input terminals of this unit, signals of screen display

information are output from both S VIDEO MONITOR OUT and composite MONITOR OUT terminals with a monochromatic
background.
* For the General Model, if the PAL/NTSC switch on the rear panel is set to “PAL”, nothing will be output from either S VIDEO

MONITOR OUT or composite MONITOR OUT terminal in this case.

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CONNECTING SPEAKERS

2

3

1

C D

C OR D

L

R

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire
of the proper gauge, cut to be 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, + and – markings are observed. If these wires
are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and will lack bass.

Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do
not let them touch the metal parts of this unit as this could
damage this unit and/or speakers.

●

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

How to Connect:

Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)

➀Unscrew the knob.
➁Insert the bare wire.

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

➂Tighten the knob and

secure the wire.

Front speaker connection:

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

FRONT A or B terminals.

Rear speaker connection:

One rear speaker system can be connected to the REAR
terminals.

Center speaker connection:

One or two center speakers can be connected to this unit. If
you connect only one center speaker, connect it to either the
CENTER C or D terminals.
While connecting, be sure to set the CENTER speaker
impedance switch to the proper position.
Set to “C + D” when using two center speakers, or to “C OR D”
when using only one center speaker. If the switch is set to the
improper position, no sound may be heard from the center
speaker.

* Banana Plug connections are also possible. Simply insert the

Banana Plug connector into the corresponding terminal.

USING AUX TERMINALS (ON THE FRONT PANEL) <for RX-V1070 only>

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

Camcorder

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ABOUT THE ACCESSORY TERMINALS

AC OUTLETS

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

......... 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS and 1 UNSWITCHED OUTLET

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

Use these to connect the power cords from your components
to this unit.
The power to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this unit’s

POWER switch or the provided remote control transmitter’s
POWER key. These outlets will supply power to any

component whenever this unit is turned on.
The power to the UNSWITCHED outlet can not be controlled
by this unit’s POWER switch or the provided remote control
transmitter’s POWER key.

<U.S.A. and General models>

The maximum power (total power consumption of
components) that can be connected to the SWITCHED AC
OUTLETS is 100 watts.
The maximum power (total power consumption of
components) that can be connected to the UNSWITCHED AC

OUTLET is 200 watts.

<Canada model>

The maximum power (total power consumption of
components) that can be connected to the SWITCHED AC
OUTLETS is 120 watts.
The maximum power (total power consumption of
components) that can be connected to the UNSWITCHED AC

OUTLET is 180 watts.

FRONT OUT terminals

These terminals are for front-channel line output. Leave the
jumper bars connected to FRONT IN terminals when you use
the built-in amplifier.
However, if you drive front speakers with an external stereo
power amplifier, remove the jumper bars and connect the input
terminals of the external amplifier (MAIN IN or AUX terminals
of a power amplifier or an integrated amplifier) to these
terminals.

FRONT IN terminals

These terminals are for line input to the built-in front-channel
amplifier. Leave the jumper bars connected to FRONT OUT
terminals when you use the built-in amplifier.
However, if you drive front speakers with an external stereo
power amplifier, remove the jumper bars.

REAR OUT terminals

These terminals are for rear-channel line output. If you use the
built-in amplifier, there is no connection to these terminals.
However, if you drive rear speakers with an external stereo
power amplifier, connect the input terminals of the external
amplifier to these terminals.
If you use the built-in amplifier and the external power amplifier
at the same time, the sound will be output only through the
external one.

<Australia model>

The maximum power (total power consumption of
components) that can be connected to the SWITCHED AC

OUTLET is 100 watts.

REMOTE CONTROL (PHONO) connector

If you have a YAMAHA turntable with the terminal for remote
control, connect it to this connector by using the cable provided
with the turntable. This connection allows you to control the
turntable from the provided remote control transmitter.

GND terminal (For turntable use)

Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to this terminal will
minimize hum, but in some cases better results may be
obtained with the ground wire disconnected.

CENTER OUT terminal

This terminal is for center-channel line output. There is no
connection to this terminal when you use the built-in amplifier.
However, if you drive a center speaker with an external power
amplifier, connect the input terminal of the external amplifier to
this terminal.
If you use the built-in amplifier and the external power amplifier
at the same time, the sound will be output only through the
external one.

LOW PASS terminal

This terminal is for output to a mono amplifier driving a
subwoofer. Frequencies above 200 Hz are filtered out so that
only the bass range remains.

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